Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt

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Publication Date: June 26th, 2012
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN:  1455508322
Age Group: Adult (VERY ADULT)
Genre: Romance/Adventure/Erotic
Source: Digital Galley provided by Eldeweiss
Lootability: ***

A Masked Man . . . 
Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he's the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does the Ghost of St. Giles—protector, judge, fugitive. When the Ghost, beaten and wounded, is rescued by a beautiful aristocrat, Winter has no idea that his two worlds are about to collide. 
A Dangerous Woman . . . 
Lady Isabel Beckinhall enjoys nothing more than a challenge. Yet when she's asked to tutor the Home's dour manager in the ways of society— flirtation, double-entendres, and scandalous liaisons—Isabel can't help wondering why his eyes seem so familiar—and his lips so tempting. 
A Passion Neither Could Deny 
During the day Isabel and Winter engage in a battle of wills. At night their passions are revealed . . . But when little girls start disappearing from St. Giles, Winter must avenge them. For that he might have to sacrifice everything—the Home, Isabel . . . and his life.

Waiting on Wednesday (2)

I've been keeping an eye on (FB stalking) Juliet Marillier, and am getting all excited about her two releases this year. Mostly, I'm excited for her new young adult/adult crossover, but her next Sevenwaters instalment should be out in November. I look forward to next Christmas just because of the books I want it to bring.

Shadowfell 
Juliet Marillier
September 11, 2012

 Until recent times, a wary tolerance has existed between the human residents of Alban and the uncanny Good Folk. Then Keldec ascends the throne, and the kingdom becomes a place of fear where magic is shunned, neighbour turns on neighbour and no secret is safe. When fifteen-year-old Nevyn suffers an unthinkable betrayal of trust, she finds herself all alone in a world turned hostile. The secret she guards so closely could be her doom. It could also be the key to Alban's future. 
Shadowfell is a story of tyranny and rebellion; of magic and of human courage

Cover art has not yet been released. I'll be posting it when it has been put up.

Thief of Shadows
Elizabeth Hoyt
July 1, 2012

A masked man... Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he's the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does the Ghost of St. Giles—protector, judge, fugitive. When the Ghost, beaten and wounded, is rescued by a beautiful aristocrat, Winter has no idea that his two worlds are about to collide. 
A dangerous woman... Lady Isabel Beckinhall enjoys nothing more than a challenge. Yet when she's asked to tutor the Home's dour manager in the ways of society— flirtation, double entendres, and scandalous liaisons—Isabel can't help wondering why his eyes seem so familiar—and his lips so tempting. 
A passion neither could deny... During the day Isabel and Winter engage in a battle of wills. At night their passions are revealed...But when little girls start disappearing from St. Giles, Winter must avenge them. For that he might have to sacrifice everything—the Home, Isabel...and his life.