Brigid Kemmerer Books

Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope. Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past. When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart.Read along with Zoella! Chosen by Chris Russell as part of the new Zoella Book Club for WHSmith

* "Give to teens who enjoyed . . . The Perks of Being a Wallflower." - School Library Journal, starred review New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer pens a new must-read story of two teens struggling under the burden of secrets, and the love that sets them free. With loving adoptive parents by his side, Rev Fletcher has managed to keep the demons of his past at bay. . . until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his childhood comes hurtling back. Emma Blue's parents are constantly fighting, and her only escape is the computer game she built from scratch. But when a cruel online troll's harassment escalates, she not only loses confidence but starts to fear for her safety. When Rev and Emma meet, they're both longing to lift the burden of their secrets. They connect instantly and deeply, promising to help each other no matter what. But soon Rev and Emma's secrets threaten to crush them, and they'll need more than a promise to find their way out.

In the thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Defy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end.Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom. Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he's desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully. . . An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn't know who to trust. Until Rian--the man she trusts least--makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds. . . Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He's struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support--and maybe more--in unexpected places.Can Harristan be the king his people need? Can Corrick and Tessa find their way back to each other? As outside threats loom and the fires of revolution burn from within, time is running out to save their kingdom.

King Harristan rules Kandala with an iron fist, having inherited a kingdom on the brink of collapse after a deadly illness decimated its population. The cure, derived from a rare flower's nectar, keeps the people alive but also deepens the divide between the wealthy elite and the suffering masses. Young Prince Corrick is tasked with maintaining peace, often through lethal means. Tessa Cade, a masked outlaw marked for death, embraces her role as a thief, distributing stolen food, money, and medicine to the impoverished. Her hatred for the king stems from her parents' execution for selling medicine on the black market, while her love for her best friend Weston Lark, who saved her life, complicates her feelings. As rumors spread that the cure is ineffective, desperation grows among the populace. Tessa resolves to assassinate King Harristan, believing it to be the only way to save her people. However, she soon discovers that her understanding of the kingdom is built on lies, and to shift the balance of power, she must collaborate with those she once sought to destroy. This tale explores the stark divide between the powerful and the powerless and the courage it takes to challenge the status quo.

To save their kingdom, they must embark on a dangerous journey...The kingdom of Kandala narrowly avoided catastrophe, but the embers of revolution still simmer. While King Harristan seeks a new way to lead, Tessa and Prince Corrick attempt to foster unity between rebels and royals.But the consuls who control the Moonflower will not back down, and Corrick realizes he must find a new source for the lifesaving Elixir.When an emissary from the neighboring kingdom of Ostriary arrives with an intriguing offer, Tessa and Corrick set out on an uncertain journey as they attempt to mend their own fractured relationship.This could be their only chance to keep the peace and bring relief to the people of Kandala, but danger strikes during the journey to Ostriary, and no one is who they seemed to be...

Discover the global phenomenon of the Cursebreaker series in this gorgeous three-book hardcover box set!Four royals.Two thrones.One deadly curse.Deep in the heart of Emberfall sits an isolated castle. Inside, Prince Rhen is trapped by a curse; outside, his kingdom falls to ruin.On the dark streets of Washington DC, Harper waits, playing lookout for her brother. She's always been underestimated because of her cerebral palsy, but when she sees someone in danger she runs to help--only to find herself sucked into Rhen's cursed world.What begins as a twist on a fairy tale unfolds into a world of magic, danger, love, and betrayal in Brigid Kemmerer's New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series.This box set includes hardcover editions of the entire series: A Curse So Dark and Lonely , A Heart So Fierce and Broken , and A Vow So Fierce and Deadly .

Gabriel plays with fire-literally. Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can't. When an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he's not doing it. And no one seems to believe him. Except a shy sophomore named Layne, a brainiac who dresses in turtlenecks and jeans and keeps him totally off balance. Because Layne has a few secrets of her own...

_______________Rediscover the worlds of Emberfall and Syhl Shallow in this irresistible return to Brigid Kemmerer's New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series._______________Tycho of Rillisk has been a lot of things: son and brother, stablehand, prisoner, soldier and friend to the king. Now, four years after Grey took the throne of Emberfall, Tycho has taken on a new role: courier and spy. As the only person the king can trust, Tycho carries secret messages back and forth between the kingdoms of Emberfall and Syhl Shallow.But even though the war is over, peace still seems far away. A dangerous anti-magical faction is rising, and when Tycho discovers a plot to assassinate Grey and Queen Lia Mara, ruler of Syhl Shallow, he must fight for everything he believes in.Nothing here is as it seems, and after a devastating betrayal, it becomes clear that the danger is only just beginning ...

Face your fears, fight the battle. Emberfall is crumbling fast, torn between those who believe Rhen is the rightful prince and those who are eager to begin a new era under Grey, the true heir. Grey has agreed to wait two months before attacking Emberfall, and in that time, Rhen has turned away from everyone—even Harper, as she desperately tries to help him find a path to peace. Fight the battle, save the kingdom. Meanwhile, Lia Mara struggles to rule Syhl Shallow with a gentler hand than her mother. But after enjoying decades of peace once magic was driven out of their lands, some of her subjects are angry Lia Mara has an enchanted prince and magical scraver by her side. As Grey's deadline draws nearer, Lia Mara questions if she can be the queen her country needs. As two kingdoms come closer to conflict, loyalties are tested, love is threatened, and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all, in this stunning conclusion to bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer’s Cursebreaker series.

Hunter Garrity just wants to be left alone. He's learned the hard way that his unusual abilities come at a price. And he can't seem to afford any allies. He's up to his neck in hostiles. His grandfather, spoiling for a fight. The Merrick brothers, who think he ratted them out. Calla, the scheming psycho who wants to use him as bait. Then there's Kate Sullivan, the new girl at school. She's not hostile. She's bold. Funny. Hot. But she's got an agenda, too. With supposedly secret powers rippling to the surface everywhere around him, Hunter knows something ugly is about to go down. But finding out what means he'll have to find someone he can trust...

_______________ From the author of the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series comes an emotionally complex, romantic story about two teens struggling to unpick the grey area between right and wrong, perfect for fans of John Green and Jennifer Niven _______________ Rob had it all - friends, a near-guaranteed lacrosse scholarship to college and an amazing family - but all that changed when his dad was caught embezzling funds from half the town. Now he's a social pariah. Maegan always does the right thing. But when her sister comes home from college pregnant, she's caught between telling their parents the truth about the father and keeping her sister's trust. When Rob and Maegan are paired together for a project, they form an unexpectedly deep connection. But Rob's plan to fix his father's damage could ruin more than their new friendship ...

"This book will take your breath away." --Kim Harrington, author of Clarity and Perception Becca Chandler is suddenly getting all the guys--all the ones she doesn't want. Ever since her ex-boyfriend spread those lies about her. Then she saves Chris Merrick from a beating in the school parking lot. Chris is different. Way different: he can control water--just like his brothers can control fire, wind, and earth. They're powerful. Dangerous. Marked for death. And now that she knows the truth, so is Becca. Secrets are hard to keep when your life's at stake. When Hunter, the mysterious new kid around school, turns up with a talent for being in the wrong place at the right time, Becca thinks she can trust him. But then Hunter goes head-to-head with Chris, and Becca wonders who's hiding the most dangerous truth of all. The storm is coming. . . "Five hot guys, one tough heroine, plenty of romance and non-stop action. . ..Elemental is the new series to watch." --Inara Scott, author of The Marked "Magic, suspense, and enough twists to keep you reading until sunrise." --Award-winning author Erica O'Rourke

_______________ The second book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series: a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast. _______________ Find the heir, win the crown. Win the crown, save the kingdom. Harper has freed Prince Rhen from the curse that almost destroyed his kingdom. But all is not well; rumours are rife that there is a rival heir with a stronger claim to the throne and that 'Princess' Harper of Disi is nothing but a fraud. Grey has fled the castle carrying a terrible secret. When he is discovered by soldiers and returned to Ironrose by force, Grey's allegiances begin to shift. And as he grows closer to an enemy princess, he is forced to decide whether he will stand against Rhen for the crown he never wanted ... For more fantasy romance, don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's heart-stopping Defy the Night series.

Eighteen for the three hundred twenty-seventh time, Prince Rhen despairs of breaking the curse that turns him into a beast at the end of each day until feisty Harper enters his life.

_______________ The third book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series: a contemporary feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas. _______________ KINGDOMS WILL CLASH. CHOOSE YOUR SIDE. Grey has been revealed as the rightful prince of Emberfall. But the kingdom is crumbling fast, torn between his claim and that of the reigning Prince Rhen and Princess Harper. Newly crowned as Queen of the enemy kingdom Syhl Shallow, Lia Mara struggles to rule with a gentler hand than her mother. But as Grey moves closer to claiming the crown of Emberfall, both Harper and Lia Mara are forced to question where they stand - and how far they can follow the dictates of their hearts. Brigid Kemmerer's heart-pounding saga comes to a thrilling climax, as two kingdoms come closer and closer to conflict - and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all. For more fantasy romance, don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's heart-stopping Defy the Night series.

On his own.Thomas Bellweather hasn’t been in town long. Just long enough for his newlywed mother to be murdered, and for his new stepdad’s cop colleagues to decide Thomas is the primary suspect.Not that there’s any evidence. But before Thomas got to Garretts Mill there had just been one other murder in twenty years. The only person who believes him is Charlotte Rooker, little sister to three cops and, with her soft hands and sweet curves, straight-up dangerous to Thomas. Her best friend was the other murder vic. And she’d like a couple answers.Answers that could get them both killed, and reveal a truth Thomas would die to keep hidden…

Drugi tom jednej z najbardziej emocjonalnych serii tego roku! Rev Fletcher próbuje zapomnieć o swoim trudnym dzieciństwie, w czym pomagają mu kochający rodzice adopcyjni. Jednak jego poczucie bezpieczeństwa rozpada się na kawałki, kiedy chłopak otrzymuje list od biologicznego ojca. Wszystkie złe rzeczy, o których chciał zapomnieć, powracają. Emma Blue całe dnie doskonali stworzone przez siebie gry komputerowe. To jej sposób na ucieczkę od kłopotów w domu, w którym jej codziennością jest przyglądanie się rozpadowi małżeństwa rodziców. Dziewczyna potrafi rozwiązać niemal każdy informatyczny problem, jednak kiedy jakiś troll internetowy zaczyna jej grozić, Emma naprawdę zaczyna się bać. Kiedy Rev i Emma się spotykają, ich sekrety stają się tym, co natychmiast ich łączy. Jednak czy ta więź wytrzyma próbę, którą los dla nich szykuje? Książka zawiera treści nieodpowiednie dla osób poniżej szesnastego roku życia. Opis pochodzi od Wydawcy.

Rewelacyjna seria fantasy autorki A Curse So Dark and Lonely. Kontynuacja losów Tessy i Corricka z powieści Na przekór nocy. Aby ocalić ojczyznę, muszą wyruszyć w niebezpieczną podróż. Królestwo Kandali o włos uniknęło katastrofy, ale wciąż tlą się iskry buntu. Podczas gdy król Harristan szuka nowego sposobu sprawowania rządów, Tessa i książę Corrick starają się stworzyć nić porozumienia między dworem a buntownikami. Jednak konsulowie kontrolujący dostawy Księżycowego Kwiatu nie mają zamiaru się ugiąć. Corrick wie, że musi znaleźć nowe źródło składnika ratującego życie eliksiru. Gdy z sąsiedniego królestwa Ostriarii przybywa emisariusz z intrygującą ofertą, Tessa i Corrick wyruszają w podróż w nieznane. Podczas wyprawy starają się naprawić swoje relacje. To może być ich jedyna szansa na utrzymanie pokoju i ocalenie ludu Kandali. Ale kiedy okazuje się, że nikt nie jest tym, za kogo się podawał, podróż do Ostriarii może stać się śmiertelnym zagrożeniem Opis pochodzi od Wydawcy.

Retelling Pięknej i Bestii, jakiego jeszcze nie było. Powieść idealna dla fanów Marissy Meyer. Patrzę na swoje dłonie. Pod paznokciami jest krew. Zaczynam się zastanawiać, ilu moich ludzi zabiłem tym razem. Rhen Książę Rhen sądził, że łatwo będzie można złamać klątwę, jaką rzuciła na niego potężna wiedźma. Wystarczyło, żeby pokochała go jakaś dziewczyna. Tylko tyle. Jednak to było, zanim zmienił się w bezwzględną bestię i zniszczył swój zamek, swoją rodzinę, pozbywając się przy tym ostatniej iskierki nadziei. Kolejna kobieta uciekła, więc książę kolejny raz będzie miał osiemnaście lat. Życie Harper nigdy nie było łatwe. Dziewczyna wychowywała się bez ojca, z umierającą matką i bratem, który nigdy nie traktował jej poważnie. Nauczyła się być twarda. Przynajmniej na tyle, aby przetrwać. Kiedy na ulicach Waszyngtonu próbuje uratować nieznajomego, jej życie przybiera nieoczekiwany obrót. Teraz Harper nie wie, gdzie jest ani czy to, co widzi, jest prawdziwe. Książę? Klątwa? Potwór? Dopiero gdy spędza czas z Rhenem, zaczyna rozumieć, o co toczy się gra. Po jakimś czasie Rhen orientuje się, że Harper nie jest kolejną dziewczyną, którą powinien oczarować. Jego nadzieja powraca. Jednak ona może nie wystarczyć.

Mit exklusiver Charakterkarte in limitierter Erstauflage Das spicy New Adult Romantasy Debut der New York Times Bestsellerautorinnen Wem kannst du trauen? Wen kannst du lieben? Wen sollst du töten? Prinzessin Marjoriana, genannt Jory, steht vor einer unmöglichen Entscheidung: Um ihr Reich vor dem Untergang zu retten, soll sie den gefürchteten König Kyronan heiraten. Doch ihr Herz gehört Asher, ihrer ersten Liebe, der nach Jahren der Verbannung als Assassine zurückkehrt – mit einem tödlichen Auftrag: Er soll die Hochzeit verhindern, koste es, was es wolle. Zwischen Pflicht, Liebe und Verrat geraten Jory, Ky und Asher in ein Netz aus Intrigen und dunklen Geheimnissen. Um ihr Volk zu retten, müssen sie das Unmögliche wagen – und einander vertrauen. Doch wie weit gehen sie für ihre Freiheit und ihre Liebe? Mit den Tropen Love Circle, Arranged Marriage, Strangers to Friends to Lovers, Multiple POV, Only One Bed, Hurt Hero, Dark Past, Who Did This To You »Süchtigmachend« Danielle L. Jensen »Deine nächste Obsession« Hannah Nicole Maehrer