Fates Series by Kristine Grayson, Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Nora Barr’s struggling law practice gets a boost when she meets a tall, dark, and handsome stranger who has a snake wrapped around his arm and a short sidekick with a mean mouth. The stranger claims he’s got custody of Sleeping Beauty, and he needs Nora’s help to protect her. Against her better judgment, Nora helps—and her life changes forever... moreNora Barr’s struggling law practice gets a boost when she meets a tall, dark, and handsome stranger who has a snake wrapped around his arm and a short sidekick with a mean mouth. The stranger claims he’s got custody of Sleeping Beauty, and he needs Nora’s help to protect her. Against her better judgment, Nora helps—and her life changes forever. The inspiration for Rusch's novel, Utterly Charming, written under her pen name Kristine Grayson, this fractured fairy tale won France's prestigious fantasy award, Le Prix Imaginales. less

In the tradition of New York Times bestselling author Susan Anderson, comes a fresh and funny story of eternal love that already has the romance world buzzing.In this thoroughly unique and irresistible romantic romp from a talented new author, a struggling Seattle lawyer, desperate to keep her fledging law firm from going under, takes a case involving a strange but incredibly attractive man... moreIn the tradition of New York Times bestselling author Susan Anderson, comes a fresh and funny story of eternal love that already has the romance world buzzing.In this thoroughly unique and irresistible romantic romp from a talented new author, a struggling Seattle lawyer, desperate to keep her fledging law firm from going under, takes a case involving a strange but incredibly attractive man. Before she knows it, all of Nora's wishes come true, along with the realization that her client is Prince Charming...the real Prince Charming. There's just one problem: despite being a gorgeous hunk, he's a 1,000 year old magician who still has to deal with a Sleeping Beauty and one wicked stepmother before he and Nora can have a future together. less

Emma Lost can still remember the day she woke up in the back of a VW van after her famous thousand years' snooze - the one that inspired the Sleeping Beauty myth. Emma knows it's no fairy tale - she's the real Sleeping Beauty, trying to hide her magical powers and swearing off kissing strange men for the rest of her life. Of course, most men follow her around like lovesick puppies...except for Michael Found, her gorgeous boss. The rational, logical Mr... moreEmma Lost can still remember the day she woke up in the back of a VW van after her famous thousand years' snooze - the one that inspired the Sleeping Beauty myth. Emma knows it's no fairy tale - she's the real Sleeping Beauty, trying to hide her magical powers and swearing off kissing strange men for the rest of her life. Of course, most men follow her around like lovesick puppies...except for Michael Found, her gorgeous boss. The rational, logical Mr. Found doesn't believe her theories about such things as Fates and fairies and magic, and he's determined to expose her as a fraud. But Emma knows for sure the magic truly does exist, and she's going to give Michael a lesson he'll never forget - even if it means breaking her vow of not kissing men. less

Beauty And The Beast… — Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Andrew Vari, and I'm short (very short), and not exactly handsome. Actually, that's only partly true. My real name is Darius, and if you caught a glimpse of my true form, you might just swoon. It was my arrogance about my looks and magical powers that got me into this fix. I'm living under a curse the Fates placed upon me two millennia ago. My penance is to unite a thousand pairs of soulmates—however long it takes... moreBeauty And The Beast… — Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Andrew Vari, and I'm short (very short), and not exactly handsome. Actually, that's only partly true. My real name is Darius, and if you caught a glimpse of my true form, you might just swoon. It was my arrogance about my looks and magical powers that got me into this fix. I'm living under a curse the Fates placed upon me two millennia ago. My penance is to unite a thousand pairs of soulmates—however long it takes.Here's where things get complicated: You see, I just met the most amazing woman. Her name is Ariel Summers, and she's smart, beautiful, athletic…and very mortal. I should know—I saved her life. But the whole thing happened when I was looking way easier on the eyes. I thought she'd never track me down once I was back in my Andrew Vari “disguise,” but she did, and now—like it or not—she's in my life. The problem is, I do like it—and it looks as if she's falling for me, too…warts and all. I'm so close to completing my mission—but if finding a “true love” for Ariel is my last assignment, this job may never get done less

HOLDING OUT FOR A HEROMy name's Vivian Kinneally, and I can't believe this is happening to me. I just moved here to Portland, Oregon, to take over a business left to me by my favorite aunt --- nothing earth-shattering ... or so you'd think, right? I've always been a little bit psychic --- but my powers never hinted at what was to come when I let three gorgeous, terrified women into my home at 6:45 this morning... moreHOLDING OUT FOR A HEROMy name's Vivian Kinneally, and I can't believe this is happening to me. I just moved here to Portland, Oregon, to take over a business left to me by my favorite aunt --- nothing earth-shattering ... or so you'd think, right? I've always been a little bit psychic --- but my powers never hinted at what was to come when I let three gorgeous, terrified women into my home at 6:45 this morning. As The Fates would have it (did I mention these supermodel lookalikes are The Fates?) my life was about to change forever. It seems they're temporarily powerless, and need my help to escape a mysterious enemy. Knowing I can't do it alone, they've sent me in search of one Dexter Grant. And now that I've found him ... wow. We're talking Superman, here --- hold the tights, cape, and big red "S". I've always been an independent kind of gal, but something about this guy makes me want to let him fly me to Paris --- and I'm pretty sure he wouldn't need a plane to do it ... less

Meet Zoe Sinclair, P.I. Her stomping grounds are the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas, where anything can happen. And as a 150-year-old mage, Zoe's tackled all sorts of weird cases. But her latest one is a doozy, because she's helping the Fates. They're three wacky gals who have been booted from their lofty station, and the only way they can be reinstated is to live among mere mortals for awhile--and get hold of an important piece of magical merchandise that's gone missing... moreMeet Zoe Sinclair, P.I. Her stomping grounds are the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas, where anything can happen. And as a 150-year-old mage, Zoe's tackled all sorts of weird cases. But her latest one is a doozy, because she's helping the Fates. They're three wacky gals who have been booted from their lofty station, and the only way they can be reinstated is to live among mere mortals for awhile--and get hold of an important piece of magical merchandise that's gone missing. They hitched a ride to Vegas from L.A. with a regular guy--but there's nothing "average" about this Joe. He's got gorgeous blue eyes, and magical powers he's been denying all his life...one of which appears to be wrapping Zoe around his little finger. So now, she's knee-deep in an otherworldly adventure with three crazy Fates and the man of her dreams. It's going to take a lot to close this case! less

L.A. psychologist Megan Kineally has always had her feet planted firmly on the ground, which is more than she can say for her pampered clients. So she has to wonder what she's now doing hanging around in Vegas with her brother, Travers, his mysterious new fiancee, his son, Kyle, and three loopy women who call themselves The Fates. Travers says he called her there for babysitting duty, but Megan soon learns that there's more to this little trip... moreL.A. psychologist Megan Kineally has always had her feet planted firmly on the ground, which is more than she can say for her pampered clients. So she has to wonder what she's now doing hanging around in Vegas with her brother, Travers, his mysterious new fiancee, his son, Kyle, and three loopy women who call themselves The Fates. Travers says he called her there for babysitting duty, but Megan soon learns that there's more to this little trip. A whole lot more, not the least of which includes getting the Fates an appointment with elusive business tycoon R.H. Chapeau (known to friends as Robbie), and helping them get hold of a magic (yes, magic) spinning wheel...hidden in a faerie casino. If she weren't so concerned about her brother's sanity, Megan could write a bang-up paper on this delusional crew. The problem is, charming--not to mention drop-dead gorgeous--Robbie makes the whole bizarre plan seem perfectly rational. It also doesn't hurt that he calls Megan "fair maiden" without a smidgen of irony, and is smitten with her red hair and generous curves. Would it be so wrong to let go--just this once--and do something crazy? There's only one way to find out... less

“With her series of magical romances, Kristine Grayson has carved out her own special and unique place in the romance genre.”—Romantic Times In Kristine Grayson’s popular romantic trilogy, the women in charge of True Love, The Fates, anger Zeus—who hates True Love. So he deposes them and replaces them with his teenage daughters. That puts love—and life—in jeopardy.No worries. The Kinneally siblings will save them... more“With her series of magical romances, Kristine Grayson has carved out her own special and unique place in the romance genre.”—Romantic Times In Kristine Grayson’s popular romantic trilogy, the women in charge of True Love, The Fates, anger Zeus—who hates True Love. So he deposes them and replaces them with his teenage daughters. That puts love—and life—in jeopardy.No worries. The Kinneally siblings will save them.The Kineallys—a comic book collector, an accountant, and a psychologist— all have magic but don’t realize it. Together, they must find their magic to save the Fates and find love, one couple at a time.Simply IrresistibleThe Fates, three women who control the magical universe, got fired. On the run and searching for help, they find Vivian Kineally, who loves comic books and also happens to be psychic.Dexter Grant, the inspiration for the greatest superhero of all time runs a pet store in Portland, Oregon. He calls himself a Kitten Superhero because he saves stray animals. But he aspires to something greater.The Fates steer Vivian to Dexter so together they can save the Fates—and deal with true love all at the same time.Absolutely CaptivatedStrange things start to happen to Travers Kinneally: First, his sister asks him to drive three strange women to Las Vegas. The women, whom he calls the Wyrd Sisters, seem to attract every weird thing to them.The Fates need to find a detective named Zoe Sinclair. Travers expects to find an 80-year-old woman. Instead, he finds the most beautiful woman imaginable.Zoe ends up helping them—not just because of the magic, but because of Travers himself. Handsome, smart, and in trouble, the kind of trouble that can get a savvy detective killed. Or kissed.Totally SpellboundChild psychologist Megan Kinneally answers an urgent message from her brother Travers: Come to Las Vegas immediately. On the drive through the desert, she sees a handsome man with a falcon and dismisses him as a dream.Rob Chapeau, aka Robin Hood (yes, the Robin Hood), made a mistake. He let one of the most beautiful women in the world see him hunting fake rabbits in the desert with his very real falcon. Rob still mourns the death of his true love eight centuries before. But Megan Kinneally brings him out of mourning. less

Cinderella's Prince Charming is divorced and at a dead-end. The new owner of a bookstore, Charming has given up on women, royalty, and anything that smacks of a future. That is, until he meets up with Mellie...Mellie is sick and tired of stepmothers being misunderstood. Vampires have redeemed their reputations, why shouldn't stepmothers do the same? Then she runs into the handsomest, most charming man she's ever met and discovers she's going about her mission all wrong.. moreCinderella's Prince Charming is divorced and at a dead-end. The new owner of a bookstore, Charming has given up on women, royalty, and anything that smacks of a future. That is, until he meets up with Mellie...Mellie is sick and tired of stepmothers being misunderstood. Vampires have redeemed their reputations, why shouldn't stepmothers do the same? Then she runs into the handsomest, most charming man she's ever met and discovers she's going about her mission all wrong...It's only natural that sparks fly and magic ensues when these two fairy tale refugees put their heads - and vulnerable hearts - together... less

Once upon a time...he was the most handsome of princes. But now he's a lonely legend, hobbled by dark history. With too many dead in his wake, Bluebeard escapes through the evil spell of alcohol. But it's a far different kind of spell that's been ruining his life for centuries. Jodi Walters is a fixer, someone who can put magic back in order. But Blue has a problem she's never encountered. And worse, she finds herself perilously attracted to him.

Imperia Encanto, the oldest daughter of Prince Charming and Cinderella, can’t stop the girls at her exclusive private school from picking on her sister Grace. In her home Kingdom, Princess Imperia merely frowns to make everyone do her bidding. But in Beverly Hills, no one believes in fairy tales.Too young to have magic, unable to charm like her father does, Imperia relies on something strictly American—her fists. But the punch heard round Los Angeles only makes matters worse... moreImperia Encanto, the oldest daughter of Prince Charming and Cinderella, can’t stop the girls at her exclusive private school from picking on her sister Grace. In her home Kingdom, Princess Imperia merely frowns to make everyone do her bidding. But in Beverly Hills, no one believes in fairy tales.Too young to have magic, unable to charm like her father does, Imperia relies on something strictly American—her fists. But the punch heard round Los Angeles only makes matters worse. Imperia must make things right—even if she doesn’t want to.Standing Up For Grace, the first Imperia Encanto adventure, showcases the difference between our world and the fairy tale world. The adventure stands alone, but fans of Kristine Grayson’s novel, Wickedly Charming, will note that this story takes place while the divorced Prince Charming falls in love—illustrating the difference between what kids tell their parents and what actually happens. Much like the difference between the fairy tale and the story behind it.“Grayson’s clever, humor-tinged writing is absolutely delightful.”—Booklist“Reality and fairy tales collide in this altogether delightful story.”—Publishers Weekly on Wickedly Charming less

"Kristine Grayson gives 'happily ever after' her own unique twist!" -Kasey MichaelsWhen a Charming Prince named Sonny rescues Rapunzel from her tower prison, she rides off with him and gets on with her life-her real life in the Greater World. They set up a home in Los Angeles, and she begins to discover the strength of her magic.But when Sonny disappears, Rapunzel needs help finding him.Enter Henry, the Frog Prince, who works the front desk of the Archetype Place... more"Kristine Grayson gives 'happily ever after' her own unique twist!" -Kasey MichaelsWhen a Charming Prince named Sonny rescues Rapunzel from her tower prison, she rides off with him and gets on with her life-her real life in the Greater World. They set up a home in Los Angeles, and she begins to discover the strength of her magic.But when Sonny disappears, Rapunzel needs help finding him.Enter Henry, the Frog Prince, who works the front desk of the Archetype Place. Only Henry can help Rapunzel find her husband because of the vast power it took to conquer Sonny. But Henry wants nothing to do with Rapunzel or her problem. He fights enough of his own.A typically fun Grayson romp through the world of magic and love. less