A Kiss Of Shadows

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first book in Laurell K. Hamilton's spicy dark romantasy series about paranormal private investigator and fae princess Meredith Gentry - forced to fight for her right to rule the Seelie Court - a world that is a dangerous as it is beautiful, ruled by the dark passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods . . . or demons. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and A Court This Lovely and Cruel . . . 'One of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field' Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of The Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood) 'I've never read a writer with a more fertile imagination' Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of Outlander Merry Gentry, princess of the high court of Faerie, is posing as a human in Los Angeles where she works as a private investigator specializing in supernatural crime. But now her loathed aunt - the Queen of Air and Darkness - has sent an assassin to bring Merry back to court - whether she likes it or not. For Merry is to be a pawn in the Queen's ruthless plans for the succession. The task that awaits her doesn't seem so onerous: to enjoy the company of the faerie world's most beautiful immortal men. Her reward is the crown - and to stay alive. The penalty for failure: death . . . A page-turning steamy read packed with supernatural intrigue, A Kiss of Shadows is a gripping blend of fae fantasy, paranormal romance, mystery and political scheming from the author of Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter. Readers LOVE the Merry Gentry series! ' T he spice is OFF THE CHARTS!! ' ? ? ? ? ? 'I have a new favourite urban fantasy series!' ? ? ? ? ? 'I am absolutely obsessed !' ? ? ? ? ? ' Deliciously dark and sexy ' ? ? ? ? ? 'Mystery, romance, and assassination attempts. What more could you want ?' ? ? ? ? ? 'Kept me hooked' ? ? ? ? ? 'Merry's story is so good !!! I didn't want to put it down, there is romance, action, seduction, crazed power and so much more !!!' ? ? ? ? ? 'Tons of saucy faerie fun !' ? ? ? ? ?