3. Tempting the Bride
He loves her. She loathes him. But now she will wake up and know him only as a handsome stranger.
A Library Journal Best Romance of 2012.
“Bottom line: this is the best Historical of 2012. If you read one Historical this entire year, even if you eschewed Historical in favor of another genre, you have to read Tempting the Bride.” — The Season
3½. The Bride of Larkspear (Novella)
The hero of Tempting the Bride does not write sonnets. Instead, he writes an erotic story for his beloved. This is that story.
The Marsden Brothers Series (Historical Romance)
1. Delicious
A man who would one day occupy 10 Downing Street. A woman who spends her life in the kitchen. A Cinderella story as you have never read before.
A Library Journal Best Romance of 2008.
“A sublime, fairy-tale inspired romance…an irresistible literary treat.” — Chicago Tribune
2. Not Quite a Husband
He was once her husband. Now he is only her companion and protector on the most dangerous journey of her life.
Winner of Romance Writers of America’s Prestigious RITA® Award for Best Historical Romance of 2010.
“A beautifully written, deeply moving story of romantic renewal and moral repair set against the backdrop of a heart-stopping journey across northwest India.” — Read React Review
The Elemental Trilogy (Young Adult Fantasy)
1. The Burning Sky
The story of a girl who fooled a thousand boys, a boy who fooled an entire country, a partnership that would change the fate of realms, and a power to challenge the greatest tyrant the world had ever known. Expect magic.
“Thomas weaves a lush, intricate fantasy world around a gorgeous romance that kept me riveted until the very last page. What a breathtaking journey!”—Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series
2. The Perilous Sea
A girl and a boy wake up in the Sahara Desert, unable to recollect who they are or how they got there. No past. No future. Only danger—and each other.
3. The Immortal Heights
Visions of their own deaths haunt Titus and Iolanthe. But even if they make the ultimate sacrifice, will it be enough?
For my agent, Kristin Nelson, who is still making everything possible
Acknowledgments
Kerry Donovan, Roxanne Jones, and Jessica Mangicaro, who are wonderful to work with. The art department at Berkley, who creates a more splendid cover for every new Lady Sherlock book.
Kristin Nelson, for whom I’m running out of superlatives.
Janine Ballard, who pushes me to do my very best.
My husband, who has been a tireless salesman for these books.
Everyone who has been supportive and enthusiastic about the Lady Sherlock books.
And you, if you are reading this, thank you. Thank you for everything.
About the Author
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USA Today-bestselling author Sherry Thomas decided years ago that her goal in life is to write every kind of book she enjoys reading. Thus far she has published romance, fantasy, mystery, and a wuxia-inspired duology. Her books regularly receive starred reviews and best-of-the-year honors from trade publications, including such outlets as the New York Times and National Public Radio. She is also a two-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award.
English is her second language.
www.sherrythomas.com
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Copyright
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
The Hollow of Fear © 2016 by Sherry Thomas
Cover design © Frauke Spanuth of Croco Designs
All rights reserved. Where such permission is sufficient, the author grants the right to strip any DRM which may be applied to this work.
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