Bücher veröffentlicht von C.J. Archer

The discovery of long-lost mail delivers a marriage proposal, a missing person, and a magical mystery.A road trip with Gabe and her friends leads Sylvia to discover more about her mother's veiled past yet throws up several questions, too. The stack of unopened letters addressed to her family will hopefully provide answers. As she delves into the contents, a startling revelation emerges: the letters allude to a clandestine union between two magician families, hinting at the elusive identity of Sylvia's father.Full of hope, she embarks on a quest to find the author of the letters, only to discover an artless youth who vanished decades ago, a dead man with the wrong name, and a hospital for former soldiers that connects them. The further Sylvia and Gabe delve into these mysteries, the more lies they expose, including long-buried secrets that certain individuals will stop at nothing to protect.When danger strikes, Sylvia wonders if finding answers is worth the risk.

She was admired by women and desired by men, until jealousy and past secrets took center stage. Help Cleo and her friends solve the murder of one of London's leading actresses. When a hotel guest's mistress is found dead in the stalls of the Piccadilly Playhouse, a verdict of suicide is given. Convinced his lover didn't kill herself, Lord Rumford wants the truth uncovered. Against his better judgement, he hires Cleo Fox to find the murderer. Cleo needs to solve this case if she wants to make a living from being a private detective. But she quickly learns that the truth is buried beneath years of secrets; secrets that powerful people want desperately to keep. With the help of her friends from the Mayfair Hotel, Cleo exposes the bitter rivalry and jealousy of London's West End. But can she find the killer before the final curtain closes on the Playhouse?

Scandal, secrets and bawdy photographs are uncovered when the wife of a politician is murdered. Untangle the lies with Cleo and her friends and find the killer. When Harry Armitage passes an investigation to Cleo involving adultery, they both think it will end in divorce. But when the client's wife is found stabbed in her drawing room, it becomes clear that marital problems are only part of the story. Reluctantly joining forces, Cleo and Harry realize the wrong person was targeted, but the police think they have their killer and refuse to look elsewhere. Taking on the investigation themselves, they peel back the lies and expose the sordid details of a marriage in tatters, and see firsthand how gossip and politics fuel the machinations of high society. Meanwhile, at the Mayfair Hotel, expansion plans are on the menu, causing tensions to heat up in the kitchen between the chef and Cleo's uncle. To make matters worse, Cleo's family notices her spending less time at the hotel and more time investigating - and some members don't like it.

From a multi-USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author comes this romantasy (romantic fantasy), the final in a 6-book series. "I loved every single page!!" "A terrific ending to a wonderful story." "I read the entire series in one week because the stories were so spellbinding." In this stunning conclusion to the AFTER THE RIFT series, Josie and her friends return home to find Glancia on the brink of war and their enemies in power. With political machinations and court intrigue bringing danger at every turn, they must be careful who they trust. But being careful won't bring resolutions. It won't bring back lost memories or stop the kingdom hurtling towards disaster. At the heart of it all is the magic that stole the memories of so many. The magic that everyone from kings to commoners will do anything to get their hands on. The sorcerer's remaining wishes have the power to give back what is lost or take away even more. Josie will do anything to protect her home and friends - but what if it means making the ultimate sacrifice?

From a multi-USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author comes this romantasy (romantic fantasy), the fifth in a 6-book series."Just when Dane chooses Josie everything changes!! Sigh... this was absolutely unputdownable!!" "Intense, full of twists and turns!" "Another page turner." The quest to learn more about their past lives takes Josie, the captain and their eclectic group of friends on an adventure across the Fist Peninsula. Their mood is one of optimism as relationships deepen and new alliances are forged. When some of the palace servants who lost their memories are recognized, they know they're drawing closer to answers.But being recognized in strange cities brings problems. It seems the pasts they can't remember weren't as simple as they hoped. The further south the eclectic band of friends travel, the clearer it becomes that the sorcerer uprooted them from their lives for a reason.With the truth within reach, Dane is suddenly arrested for a murder he didn't commit. In a desperate attempt to free him, Josie promises to give a king the magic he desires in exchange for Dane's freedom. Magic she doesn't possess. Meanwhile, in Josie's homeland of Glancia, war is brewing.

Glancia is plunged into perilous times, but it's the events in her village that worry Josie more. A terrible fire puts the lives of those she loves at risk and threatens to shatter the uneasy peace. Josie and the captain investigate the cause of the blaze, but powerful enemies try to stop them. As the dangers grow more intense, so do the feelings between Josie and the captain. With nobles circling and plotting, new arrivals in the village cause a stir, for they recognize one of the servants. Those who've lost their memories are suddenly more hopeful of learning about their pasts, but this new discovery only throws up more questions than answers. Answers the captain will do anything to discover.

When the husband of the king's mistress is poisoned, Josie must pretend he died of natural causes, or risk putting her own life in danger. It's yet another secret she must learn to keep, yet another intrigue whispered about in the gilded halls of King Leon's mysterious palace.With her enemies intent on ruining her, Josie needs all the friends she can get. Friends that include the captain of the guards, a man determined to find out about his past before he gives in to desire.As the captain becomes more certain that magic stole the servants' memories, some very powerful people also hear the whispers of magic and begin to wonder. With rivals from several quarters closing in on the truth, events are set in motion that could change the course of the kingdom, and see the palace servants and Josie lose everything.

The arrival of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in London brings trouble. When the sharpshooter who beats Willie at poker is murdered, Matt and India investigate. Willie is convinced the victim cheated, but no one knows how until India discovers his secret - he was a paper magician. When their list of suspects grows to include a member of the mysterious magic Collector's Club, they uncover a spy. But who is he working for? And what does his employer want? As danger circles, secrets are revealed, and India struggles to keep her own secret hidden from Matt. But when her grandfather introduces her to a man who can change her life, India must decide if she wants her life to change at all.