Books with title Ace of Shades

“Ace of Shades has it all …an utter delight.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn“A rich, satisfying, complicated story. One of the best fantasy series I’ve read in years.”—Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring GrayA 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults PickA 2019 YALSA Teen Top Ten Fiction NomineeWelcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets…and secrets hide in every shadow.New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin, is no place for a properly raised young lady. But when her mother goes missing, Enne Salta must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind to follow her mother’s trail in the city where no one survives uncorrupted.Frightened and alone, Enne’s only clue leads her to Levi Glaiyser—a street lord and a con man in desperate need of the compensation Enne offers. Their search sends this unlikely duo through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. But as Levi’s enemies close in on them, a deadly secret from Enne’s past comes to light and she must surrender herself to the City of Sin — to a vicious game of execution…Where the players never win.

“Ace of Shades has it all …an utter delight.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn“A rich, satisfying, complicated story. One of the best fantasy series I’ve read in years.”—Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring GrayA 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults PickA 2019 YALSA Teen Top Ten Fiction NomineeWelcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets…and secrets hide in every shadow.New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin, is no place for a properly raised young lady. But when her mother goes missing, Enne Salta must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind to follow her mother’s trail in the city where no one survives uncorrupted.Frightened and alone, Enne’s only clue leads her to Levi Glaiyser—a street lord and a con man in desperate need of the compensation Enne offers. Their search sends this unlikely duo through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. But as Levi’s enemies close in on them, a deadly secret from Enne’s past comes to light and she must surrender herself to the City of Sin — to a vicious game of execution…Where the players never win.

“Ace of Shades has it all …an utter delight.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn“A rich, satisfying, complicated story. One of the best fantasy series I’ve read in years.”—Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring GrayA 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults PickA 2019 YALSA Teen Top Ten Fiction NomineeWelcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets…and secrets hide in every shadow.New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin, is no place for a properly raised young lady. But when her mother goes missing, Enne Salta must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind to follow her mother’s trail in the city where no one survives uncorrupted.Frightened and alone, Enne’s only clue leads her to Levi Glaiyser—a street lord and a con man in desperate need of the compensation Enne offers. Their search sends this unlikely duo through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. But as Levi’s enemies close in on them, a deadly secret from Enne’s past comes to light and she must surrender herself to the City of Sin — to a vicious game of execution…Where the players never win.

❤ A Little Mermaid Adaption ❤A Fae Princess with a fishtail. An evil Queen to defeat. And an underwater kingdom ruled by a chauvinistic King who holds the key to saving Calli’s lover, the Fae Prince, and all of the Shaede.My mother was a sea witch. My father was the Fae King. Their love affair set the stage for the rest of my life. Monsters, lies, and running…until I met the man that was tasked with my survival right before he saved my life. I was four. He was just a boy—but he was never human.Neither was I.Now I have a task. Find the trident. Defeat the Queen. Save all the Fae in the Shaede, including the devastatingly hot Fae Prince. Oh, and pray to Jeebus that if I win, it won’t kill my comatose stalker (aka – the love of my life!)Yeah, and you thought you had it tough…so, here I go. Wish me luck, come along for the ride, and seriously, cross your fingers and toes while you’re at it. I’m gonna need all the help I can get!

A Fae Princess with amnesia. The Prince she’s betrothed to. And a male’s ghostly voice that might be her only chance at survival…if she chooses to listen.Wake up in a garden of giant creepy flowers. Check. Greeted by the ethereal Seelie Queen with all the answers. Double check. And given a name and a purpose that I can’t remember or make sense of. WTF?I’m the Unseelie Princess of the Shaede, betrothed to the Queen’s sinfully handsome son. Yeah right!If I’m a Fae Princess, then unicorns really do fart rainbows. I don’t talk like them. I don’t walk like them. And I sure as shit don’t feel at home in this Disney-style castle that looks like glitter and decadence vomited all over it.I’m an imposter. A fraud. And I’m so going off the deep end…Pretending I don’t hear the whispering voices of flowers is getting harder to do…especially when one familiar male’s voice stirs my heart and tingles all the way down to my unmentionables. Oh, and he also swears I’m the love of his life and in mortal danger. If this seductive ghost is right, then maybe I should run. Traitor and cheater? How long until the Queen screams “off with her head!” Guess I’m about to find out…New adult paranormal romance.

[Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Saskia Maarleveld]Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets and secrets hide in every shadow.Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school -- and her reputation -- behind to follow her mother's trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted.Frightened and alone, her only lead is a name: Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman she expected -- he's a street lord and con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly unraveling investment scam, so he doesn't have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life. Enne's offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems.Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi's enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city ... And she'll need to play.

[Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Saskia Maarleveld]Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets and secrets hide in every shadow.Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school -- and her reputation -- behind to follow her mother's trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted.Frightened and alone, her only lead is a name: Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman she expected -- he's a street lord and con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly unraveling investment scam, so he doesn't have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life. Enne's offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems.Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi's enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city ... And she'll need to play.

❤ A Little Mermaid Adaption ❤A Fae Princess with a fishtail. An evil Queen to defeat. And an underwater kingdom ruled by a chauvinistic King who holds the key to saving Calli’s lover, the Fae Prince, and all of the Shaede.My mother was a sea witch. My father was the Fae King. Their love affair set the stage for the rest of my life. Monsters, lies, and running…until I met the man that was tasked with my survival right before he saved my life. I was four. He was just a boy—but he was never human.Neither was I.Now I have a task. Find the trident. Defeat the Queen. Save all the Fae in the Shaede, including the devastatingly hot Fae Prince. Oh, and pray to Jeebus that if I win, it won’t kill my comatose stalker (aka – the love of my life!)Yeah, and you thought you had it tough…so, here I go. Wish me luck, come along for the ride, and seriously, cross your fingers and toes while you’re at it. I’m gonna need all the help I can get!

Ben Pryor grew up as an average kid in Camden, Maine, unaware of the supernatural storm brewing in his Celtic blood. However, at nineteen, as the last born in the royal line of beings that once ruled Atlantis, Ben has eagerly embraced his newfound abilities and birthright.When Caleb, his sister's mate, goes missing under suspicious circumstances, the prime suspect is the last remaining member of the overthrown, corrupt Guardian Council.With the discovery that an old acquaintance has been keeping secrets, and the future Ben was so sure of shifting before his eyes, the situation becomes more complicated and the ransom for Caleb too high.In the sequel to Shades of Atlantis, Ben will delve deeper than he ever imagined into the old, magical ways of the Guardians, the secrets of Excalibur, and the truth behind the legend of King Arthur.What exactly did the Council hide beneath the citadel of Camelot? And can it help get Caleb back without putting the world in danger?

Seventeen-year-old Arthur Jensen has never kissed another boy. The small town he lives in thrives on gossip, and he has enough problems fitting in being Jewish and mainly fatherless.Then handsome, muscular Mitch moves in next door. For the first time ever, Arthur decides to pursue an actual relationship.At first the boys keep it to themselves, but soon that isn’t enough for Arthur. Mitch is afraid to come out, but Arthur can’t stand to keep their relationship in the closet. When the boys decide to declare their loveopenly, the whole school turns on them in ways they never expected.They just wanted to be happy. That was their “sin”.

Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets ... and secrets hide in every shadow, Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school-and her reputation-behind to follow her mother's trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted.Frightened and alone, her only lead is a name: Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman she expected-he's a street lord and con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly unraveling investment scam, so he doesn't have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life. Enne's offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems. Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi's enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city ...And she'll need to play.