Books with author Maria M. Grant

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a dragon.Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley has the good fortune to be in possession of the first English firedrake egg laid in a century. Or, at least, he was until some miscreant stole it.Mr. Darcy tracks the thief to Hertfordshire. Catching the thief, however, proves to be an entirely different kettle of brimstone, especially when he encounters fellow Dragon Keeper, Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn.Elizabeth Bennet’s deep connection to dragons and remarkable grasp of their lore make her the ideal companion for finding the egg. It’s too bad that from their introduction she finds Darcy arrogant, conceited, and selfishly disdainful of the feelingsof others.Time is running out for Darcy to win Elizabeth’s trust and recover the precious egg before it hatches, and the fragile peace between humans and dragons is lost forever.Meryton meets Pern in a fantastical regency romp bound to delight readers of Jane Austen and Anne McCaffrey alike. Book 1 in the Jane Austen's Dragons series.

“Grace has quickly become one of my favorite authors of Austen-inspired fiction. Her love of Austen’s characters and the Regency era shine through in all of her novels.”~Diary of an Eccentric Elizabeth anxiously anticipates her new duties as mistress of Pemberley. Darcy is confident of her success, but she cannot bring herself to share his optimism. Unexpected guests unsettle all her plans and offer her the perfect Christmastide gift, shattered confidence.Can she and Darcy overcome their misunderstandings and salvage their first Christmastide together? Austen-inspired, sweet Regency RomanceDarcy Family Christmas Book 2

[i]Lady Catherine commands everything except Elizabeth’s heart.[/i]Elizabeth Bennet, daughter of noted physician, Dr. Thomas Bennet, is her father’s right hand in caring for his patients. Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s generosity lured him away from his London practice to move his family to Rosings Park in order to care for her sickly daughter Anne. But his good income comes with a price: complete obedience to Lady Catherine’s every whim. The great lady controls every aspect of the Bennet household, from the shelves in the closet to the selection of suitors for the five Bennet daughters. Now she has chosen a husband for Elizabeth– Mr. George Wickham—whether Elizabeth agrees or not.When Fitzwilliam Darcy, Lady Catherine’s nephew, comes to visit Rosings Park, he is fascinated by Elizabeth who effortlessly understand everyone around her, including him—something no woman has ever done. But Lady Catherine does not take kindly to anyone interfering with her plans to see Anne and Darcy wed.Will Darcy be able to thwart Lady Catherine’s plans before Elizabeth is lost to him forever?Jane Austen-inspired, Sweet Regency RomanceVolume 1 of The Queen of Rosings Park series

It started with a murder, isn’t that the cliché thing to say? That it all started with a murder. Maybe it all started with the arrival of a stranger? Pretty girl moves to a small town that’s hiding a bunch of secrets, things begin to unravel, and a murder happens. It’s so cliché, and yet? That’s exactly how it all began. Don’t forget to add in a secret academy for supernatural students, freakishly angry hunters out to kill anything ‘demonic,’ and suspicious teachers who tend to disappear when you need them the most. This is a tale of how Cahya Cotel got thrown into a life she was woefully unprepared for. Now, here she is wrapped up with fallen angels, hunters, druids, and murders. Just when she thought life would be somewhat normal again.

England is overrun by dragons of all shapes and sizes. Most people are blissfully unaware of them and the Pendragon Treaty that keeps the peace between human and dragon kind. Only those born with preternatural hearing, like Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are able to hear and converse with dragonkind.When the first firedrake egg laid in a century is stolen from Pemberley, the fragile dragon peace teeters on collapse. Darcy has no choice but to chase down the thief, a journey that leads him to quaint market town of Meryton and fellow Dragon Keeper, Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth shares a unique bond with dragons, stronger than anything Darcy has ever experienced. More than that, her vast experience and knowledge of dragon lore may be the key to uncovering the lost egg. But Elizabeth can’t stand Darcy’s arrogance and doesn’t trust him to care properly for a precious baby firedrake. After all, he already lost the egg once. What’s to prevent it from happening again?Can he win her trust and recover the stolen egg before it hatches and sends England spiraling back into the Dark Ages of Dragon War?

It's Time To Transform Your Life and Unleash the Beast ! The toughest, strongest and most powerful men in the world are the Navy SEALs – they are undefeated in combat, take on missions that are too dangerous for any other team, and are capable of bringing down an entire empire if they so wish. And yet, they are no different than you or I; they are but normal men who have managed to train their bodies and their minds, turning themselves into weapons to be feared. So, what is it that makes them so strong? It’s simple: self-discipline. Navy SEALs are some of the most disciplined men in the world; they have to be, given the strenuous training they are put through. From prep school to BUD/S training, the SEALs go through a tough training regimen that builds both body and mind. You and I can also incorporate that self-discipline into our lives! Try and answer these questions: Do you want to achieve success in life through understanding your sense of self? Do you want become more disciplined to attain your goals? Do you want to become more physically fit, be able to control your fears and attain success through a goal-oriented approach? This book will tell you how you can do all these things by understanding how the Navy SEALs work; you can read about their training regimen, their daily routines and how they manage to keep themselves so fit! Here you will find a practical guide to all the things that you can do to become as self-disciplined as the SEALs. You may not be able to achieve that level of physical fitness, or take on dangerous missions in the dark, but you will be able to attain great success by emulating a Navy SEAL’s lifestyle! Grab a copy today and get started!

Navy seals: Self–Discipline:The toughest, strongest and most powerful men in the world are the Navy SEALs –they are undefeated in combat, take on missions that are too dangerous for any other team, and are capable of bringing down an entire empire if they so wish. And yet, they are no different than you orI; they are but normal men who have managed to train their bodies and their minds, turning themselves into weapons tobe feared. So, what isit that makes them so strong? It’s simple: self-discipline. Navy SEALs are some of the most disciplined men in the world; they have to be, given the strenuous training they are put through. From prep school to BUD/S training, the SEALs go through a tough training regimen that builds both body and mind. You and I can also incorporate that self-discipline into our lives! Try and answer these questions: Do you want to achieve success in life through understanding your sense ofself? Do you want become more disciplined to attain your goals? Do you want to become more physically fit, be able to control your fears and attain success through a goal-oriented approach? This book will tell you how you can do all these things by understanding how the Navy SEALs work; you can read about their training regimen, their daily routines and how they manage to keep themselves so fit! Here you will find a practical guide to all the things that you can doto become as self-disciplined as the SEALs. You may not be able to achieve that level of physical fitness, or take on dangerous missions in the dark, but you will be able to attain great success by emulating a Navy SEAL’s lifestyle! Grab a copy today and get started!

It started with a murder, isn’t that the cliché thing to say? That it all started with a murder. Maybe it all started with the arrival of a stranger? Pretty girl moves to a small town that’s hiding a bunch of secrets, things begin to unravel, and a murder happens. It’s so cliché, and yet? That’s exactly how it all began. Don’t forget to add in a secret academy for supernatural students, freakishly angry hunters out to kill anything ‘demonic,’ and suspicious teachers who tend to disappear when you need them the most. This is a tale of how Cahya Cotel got thrown into a life she was woefully unprepared for. Now, here she is wrapped up with fallen angels, hunters, druids, and murders. Just when she thought life would be somewhat normal again.