Books with author V. A. Richardson

Don't miss the next thrilling installment in The Dark Files series!I thought my life was finally going my way. Boy, was I wrong.When a new job lands in my lap from the Dark Witch Court, with a very large paycheck, I take it. It should have been an easy gig. I was wrong again.Nothing is what it seems. When members of the Gray Council wind up dead, a new evil closes in and I find myself on a dangerous path. Just when I thought I could kick back and relax, the madness of the Netherworld and demons pulls me right back in. And I have no choice but to kick some serious butt.Curses & Blood is a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor. Grab your copy today.The Dark Files series:Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1)Charms & Demons (The Dark Files Book 2)Hexes & Flames (The Dark Files Book 3)Curses & Blood (The Dark Files Book 4)

I survived the incident with the Greater demon. As a dark witch, I can handle pretty much any supernatural baddie that comes my way, including the occasional Greater demon.But my struggles are far from over.When a series of unexplained witch murders plague New York City, it’s up to me to uncover the culprits and hunt them down with some good ol’ fashion magic. To make matters worse, the insufferable, drool-worthy Logan keeps popping into my life unannounced, making it extremely hard to focus on the job—and not his tight behind.Something dark is brewing in the shadows of New York City. But as I get closer to the murders, I’m uncovering a different sort of darkness and evil. And I think it’s coming after me... Charms & Demons is a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor. Grab your copy today.The Dark Files series:Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1)Charms & Demons (The Dark Files Book 2) Hexes & Flames (The Dark Files Book 3, Winter 2020)

In a time of darkness, unlikely heroes will rise.The once-peaceful kingdom of Torvald has been ravaged by evil magic, forcing Riders to forget their dragons and their noble beasts to flee to the wilds. Now, anyone who dares to speak of dragons is deemed insane and put to death. Into this dark and twisted land, Saffron was born sixteen years ago. Cursed with the ability to see and talk to dragons, she’s been forced into a life of exile and raised by wild dragons—secretly dreaming of a normal life and the family she lost. But as her powers become more uncontrollable, Saffron knows she must find her family before she hurts herself—or worse, her dragon clan.Scholarly and reclusive, Bower prefers to spend his days reading about the legends of the Dragon Riders—even if being caught means death. But as the son of a noble house on the brink of destruction, it falls to him to fulfill a mysterious prophecy that promises to save his kingdom from the rule of the evil King Enric. When fate brings him into contact with Saffron, Bower gains a powerful ally—but one whose wild, volatile magic threatens their very lives.Their friendship might just have the power to change the course of history, but when King Enric makes Saffron a tempting offer, their alliance will be shaken to the core.

"Dark Bound is thrilling, exciting and one of the best paranormal series I’ve read." —Boundless Book Reviews In my life when things go bad, they go notoriously bad. As if having a Greater demon hunting me wasn’t bad enough, or a demented archangel trying to kill me, try doing a job for a fae queen I hate. Why? Because someone close to me is about to lose everything if I don’t find a crap load of money soon. But without any other jobs coming up, I’m stuck. So when the fae queen of the Dark court offers me a gig, I take it. But what I thought was a routine Hunt turns into a fight for my life. Oh, and my master plan for making easy money? Yeah, not so much.*The second book in the Shadow and Light series ends with a small cliffhanger.Don't miss the pulse-pounding continuation of the Shadow and Light series!Dark Bound is a sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy filled with demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, leprechauns, jinn, and shifters. If you enjoy urban fantasy books with a kick-ass heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor, then you’ll love reading Dark Bound. Grab your copy today!

Everett Beall kissed me, and then he disappeared.I call it the vanishing summer. Everett, the first boy I ever kissed, was kidnapped. He was taken from right beside me, and it was my fault. Three months later my mom died. That wasn't my fault, but I still have regrets.I learned that the worst could happen at any moment and with no warning. I didn't want to go outside anymore. I hated to let my brother and my dad out of my sight. For four years, I lived with a pounding heart and shaking hands.But it's been four years since that awful summer, and I'm ready to figure out how to move forward. Just as that begins to seem possible, Everett walks through the trees and back into my life.Where has he been all these years? What happened to him? And will he even recognize who I've become?Don't miss this intense and heartwarming story of first love!

In this resource-rich book and teacher’s prompting guide, you’ll find:- All the planning and instructional tools you need to teach guided reading well, from pre-A to fluent, organized around Richardson’s proven Assess-Decide-Guide framework. - Prompts, discussion starters, teaching points, word lists, intervention suggestions, and more to support all students, including dual language learners and struggling readers. - 29 comprehension modules that cover essential strategies―monitoring, retelling, inferring, summarizing, and many others. - Plus an online resource bank with dozens of downloadable assessment and record-keeping forms, Richardson’s all-new, stage-specific lesson plan templates.- More than 40 short videos showing Jan modeling key parts of guided reading lessons for every stage.- A handy flip-chart guide with prompts, discussion starters, and teaching points for use during guided reading to inform your next step forward.

It’s important to stay busy in my line of work, and fresh challenges keep me on my toes. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon. Okay, so I accepted the archdemon Lucian’s gift in the hopes that it would make me invincible—big mistake. A darkness rises in me that I can’t control. It seduces me, offering me the power to make things right again, all the while consuming little pieces of my soul. But if I embrace the darkness, will I ever be the same? I’m not the Hunter I once was. I’m changing. And it scares the crap out of me. Worse, Lisbeth has turned the Gray Council against me. Yeah, that cost me a trip to the Silent Gallows. Yay me.But they can’t get rid of me that easily. Hell no. Lisbeth and her followers better get ready, ‘cause I’m coming for her...Dark Curse is a sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy filled with demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, leprechauns, jinn, and shifters. If you enjoy urban fantasy books with a kick-ass heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor, you’ll love Dark Curse. Grab your copy today!

This perennial favorite is now available in a beautiful hardcover edition! Known for her distinctive intertwining of word and image, artist and author Jan Richardson (Night Visions, In the Sanctuary of Women) returns to the rhythms of the sacred year, offering a compelling book of reflections, prayers, poetry, and art that invites us to notice the presence of God in each season. From the "Cave of the Heart" in Advent through the "Daily Way" of Ordinary Time, In Wisdom's Path serves as a companion in our search for the sacred. Richardson's evocative full-color artwork appears throughout.

Lucian, the first of the fallen archdemons, is a cosmic douche. And he’s looking for me. Swell.Without the mark of an archangel, I have no protection against his dark gift. He wants to use me as his puppet, but I’m no one’s puppet.The archdemon is up to something. I can feel it. Something really big and equally evil. And he’ll stop at nothing until he gets what he wants. But when Layla goes missing, I’m left with only one choice—team up with a bunch of glowing angels to save her. Lucky me. It gets even better. As I hunt for Layla, I discover Lucian’s threat is far greater than I’d even realized. It could tear the world apart. So, what do I do? I go Hunting, of course.Dark Angel is a sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy filled with demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, leprechauns, and shifters. If you enjoy urban fantasy books with a kick-ass heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor, you’ll love Dark Angel. Grab your copy today!

Rowyn and Tyrius are back! And the world will never be same again... After the Legion of angels killed me—transformed me to an angel and then brought me back—I thought I could rest for a little while. I would put my feet up… have some quality time with my sexy elf. I was wrong. I’ve barely survived the fight with the archdemon Lucian when another problem arises. A priest has been murdered, and the church is looking to me to help them. A darkness closes in on the city, and the magic and undercurrents of this new evil pull me onto a dangerous path. I can’t see how we can survive this new darkness, no matter how much I fight it. But when the life of someone close to me is threatened, I can only do one thing. Stupid, yes. But it’s the only way.One thing is for sure. If I go down, I’ll bring them down with me.Dark Strike is a sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy filled with demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, leprechauns, and shifters. If you enjoy urban fantasy books with a kick-ass heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor, you’ll love Dark Strike.

High-born Agathea Flamma intends to bring honor to her family by following in her brothers’ footsteps and taking her rightful place as a Dragon Rider. With her only other option being marriage, Thea will not accept failure. She’s not thrilled at her awkward, scruffy partner, Seb, but their dragon has chosen, and now the unlikely duo must learn to work as a team. Seventeen-year-old Sebastian has long been ashamed of his drunken father and poor upbringing, but then he’s chosen to train as a Dragon Rider at the prestigious academy. Thrust into a world where he doesn’t fit in, Seb finds a connection with his dragon that is even more powerful than he imagined. Soon, he’s doing all he can to succeed and not embarrass his new partner, Thea. When Seb hears rumors that an old danger is reemerging, he and Thea begin to investigate. Armed only with their determination and the dragon they both ride, Thea and Seb may be the only defense against the Darkening that threatens to sweep the land. Together, they will have to learn to work together to save their kingdom…or die trying.