Books with author A. Delaney

In this twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before, an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. “[A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on the Gone Girl theme.”—Booklist (starred review) Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes. When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she’s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer? Or is there more to this setup than she’s being told? Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life. Praise for Believe Me “For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.”—Library Journal “Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists.” —Publishers Weekly “An intense, stylish psychological thriller.”—Good Housekeeping “A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what’s coming next.”—Daily Mail “I so enjoyed it—what a twisty, exciting read.”—Sabine Durrant, author of Lie With Me

A war she didn't start in a world she never knew existed!Birth Of A Sorceress is the first Paranormal Romance novel in the Inked SeriesJasmine anticipated the day she packs her truck, loads her horse, and heads into Australian Outback, alone.But what she didn’t count on is being drawn into a war of feuding elite creatures.When her suppressed sorcery powers appear, she becomes a target for merciless dragon shifters.She must make a life-changing decision. To master her powers and fight beside her elite family, or leave, with the memory of the man she loves erased forever.But first, Jasmine must escape Attor’s talonsIf you enjoy shape-shifting novels similar to Twilight, then you'll enjoy the Inked Series

A war she didn’t start but one she will die to finish!Death Of A Sorcerer is the third Paranormal Romance novel in the Inked SeriesJasmine’s dreams of marriage come crashing down when she is kidnapped.King is the lord of vampires and an unstoppable dark sorcerer. He wants Jasmine to be his queen and will kill everyone, including her, to make it happen.While Lazarus and the other elites believe she is a traitor, King may get what he wants.But as betrayal and death surround her, Jasmine draws on the dark side of her powers. With King’s venom flowing through her veins she is powerful enough to destroy the elite world.This series is for paranormal romance readers who enjoy modern day shape-shifting dragons, gargoyles, dragons, wolves and vampires.

In this twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before, an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. “[A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on the Gone Girl theme.”—Booklist (starred review) Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes. When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she’s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer? Or is there more to this setup than she’s being told? Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life. Praise for Believe Me “For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.”—Library Journal “Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists.” —Publishers Weekly “An intense, stylish psychological thriller.”—Good Housekeeping “A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what’s coming next.”—Daily Mail “I so enjoyed it—what a twisty, exciting read.”—Sabine Durrant, author of Lie With Me

In this twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before, an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. “[A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on the Gone Girl theme.”—Booklist (starred review) Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes. When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she’s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer? Or is there more to this setup than she’s being told? Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life. Praise for Believe Me “For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.”—Library Journal “Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists.” —Publishers Weekly “An intense, stylish psychological thriller.”—Good Housekeeping “A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what’s coming next.”—Daily Mail “I so enjoyed it—what a twisty, exciting read.”—Sabine Durrant, author of Lie With Me

A war she didn't start in a world she was born to protect!Rise Of A Sorceress is the second Paranormal Romance novel in the Inked Series.Jasmine finds solace in the Outback after leaving Lazarus and the other elites. That is, until she is hunted down by a dark sorcerer who demands her help in destroying the dragon shifters. She’s thrown back into the world of mystical creatures, into the arms of the man she loves and the nightmares she tried so hard to leave behind.As she becomes Australia’s strongest sorceress, everyone close to Jasmine is now a target, including Lazarus and her nephew, Jet, the first elite hybrid.There’s no time to run or to master her sorcery. She must stand and fight to protect her family. If you enjoy shape-shifting dragons, gargoyles & hybrids, then this series will thrill you!

A Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist for Best FantasyThe Countdown Clock is TickingIn the city of Dynas Rhydent, all who are born with magic must succumb to the Trials by their 19th birthday. Pass, and you’ll be granted the title of Magi, a rank that brings wealth and privilege. Fail, and your life is no longer your own. An acolyte at the Academy of Arcane Arts, Theorie du’Ambrine’s gift is stunted, and as her birthday draws closer she begins to fear the inevitable—A Chance EncounterWith his crooked smile and shaggy hair, Kyte is unlike anyone Theorie has ever known, and it isn’t long before she finds herself following the magnetic boy into one of Dynas Rhydent’s most dangerous districts. But what starts as a light-hearted afternoon soon turns into a harrowing nightmare, one that will push both Theorie and Kyte to their very limits as they struggle to survive a betrayal that might cost them everything.The Last of ThemTaren Val'Cross is the last prince of the Fae. Once, his empire spanned the globe. Now, a curse keeps his people locked behind a magical barrier, making them prisoners in their own home. Taren has all but given up on freeing his people until a violent storm washes a young mage onto their shores. A mage who just might have the power to free them. But that power comes at a cost—one that Taren is no longer sure he is willing to pay.Enter a world where myths and magic abound in a lush, dark fantasy perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas, and Naomi Novik. Enter the Storm.Editorial ReviewsAn engrossing story in a richly detailed world, but it's the characters--snarky, sometimes flawed, but always compelling--who shine the brightest. - Indie ReaderAn engaging and fun read...lovers of romantic fantasy will find a lot to enjoy. - Online Book ClubDelaney pens a dramatic, strong, and vibrantly colored plot that makes the characters and world leap off the pages and directly into your imagination. - Tome Tender A gem of a book. - Goodreads Reviewer