Auriano Curse Series by Patricia Barletta

Lady Sabrina Dunfield is desperate. Widowed and destitute, she must rely on the dubious benevolence of her secretive uncle, an art collector living in Venice. Determined to make her way and provide for her young son, Sabrina is forced to take on clandestine and dangerous errands for her tyrannical relative. But when a mysterious shadow man saves her from an assassin’s blade, she knows she must do everything in her power to keep her son safe. Alessandro D’Este, Prince of Auriano, is cursed... moreLady Sabrina Dunfield is desperate. Widowed and destitute, she must rely on the dubious benevolence of her secretive uncle, an art collector living in Venice. Determined to make her way and provide for her young son, Sabrina is forced to take on clandestine and dangerous errands for her tyrannical relative. But when a mysterious shadow man saves her from an assassin’s blade, she knows she must do everything in her power to keep her son safe. Alessandro D’Este, Prince of Auriano, is cursed. Doomed to live a life half in shadow, he is determined to free himself and his family from the evil that stalks them. When Alessandro saves the English woman’s life, he is captivated by her beauty and shocked at her ability to touch him in his shadowy form. When Sabrina meets Alessandro in his human form, heady attraction sparks between them. She has no idea he is her shadowy savior, and she wonders what her life might be like with this charismatic man. Alessandro has never met a woman who affects him this way. Although life has taught him to trust only family, Sabrina might be the key that could deliver him from the diabolical darkness. less

From award-winning, historical romance author, Patricia Barletta, comes Moon Shadow, the second novel in the lush and compelling Auriano Curse Series. Shadow and Hunger In the dead of night outside Paris, Antonio, Duke of Auriano is ambushed by a highwayman. The thief steals not only his coin, but also snatches the magical moonstone he wears as protection against the devastating cravings of the Hunger, a consequence of his family’s curse... moreFrom award-winning, historical romance author, Patricia Barletta, comes Moon Shadow, the second novel in the lush and compelling Auriano Curse Series. Shadow and Hunger In the dead of night outside Paris, Antonio, Duke of Auriano is ambushed by a highwayman. The thief steals not only his coin, but also snatches the magical moonstone he wears as protection against the devastating cravings of the Hunger, a consequence of his family’s curse. Antonio vows to find the thief no matter what and take back what is his before the curse turns him to Shadow forever. Deceit and Danger Solange Delacroix is forced to live in a twisted maze of lies and deceit. Nothing in her life is what it seems. She is the cunning highwayman forced to steal for Le Chacal, King of Thieves. She is the beautiful and seductive Madame de Volonté, mistress to the cruel Marquis de Vernoux, who watches her every move as she runs a salon of the demimonde. When she steals a moonstone from the handsome stranger and he turns up at her salon seeking the stolen item and revenge, she struggles to keep her life from toppling into a maelstrom of deadly peril. But then a mysterious, seductive Shadow visits her in the night and offers a bargain and the possibility of freedom. Is this her salvation, or is she making a deal with the devil? Truth and Love Antonio and Solange come together in a dangerous dance of secrets, thievery, and passion. Hounded by the evil sorceress Nulkana, threatened by the ruthless King of Thieves, menaced by the vicious Marquis de Vernoux, their safety hangs in a precarious balance. Will their burgeoning love and trust in each other be enough to help them come out alive? Please note: This is a revised re-release with a fresh new cover. less

A family curse Allegra D’Este, Princess of Auriano, is a woman living under a deadly curse on her family, invoked by the evil sorceress, Nulkana. Having grown up in a convent in France, Allegra despairs of ever living a normal life. Only finding the magical Sphere of Astarte will break the curse. Until then, her life will always be in danger... moreA family curse Allegra D’Este, Princess of Auriano, is a woman living under a deadly curse on her family, invoked by the evil sorceress, Nulkana. Having grown up in a convent in France, Allegra despairs of ever living a normal life. Only finding the magical Sphere of Astarte will break the curse. Until then, her life will always be in danger. Fleeing to Bath, England, she meets the devastatingly handsome Earl of Hawksmoor who presents a different kind of danger to Allegra—one that could break her heart. A deadly deception Sebastian Fox, Earl of Hawksmoor, is an English spy, posing as The Messenger for the Legion of Baal, a nefarious group of men plotting to take over England and Europe through black magic, manipulation, and murder. They also search for the magical Sphere, for it will bring them great power. Sebastian has thwarted them at every turn, but now matters are dangerously spiraling out of control. When Sebastian encounters Allegra in Bath, he is immediately taken with her beauty and charm, but it is her courageous soul that leaves him in awe. Aware of the Auriano curse, Sebastian is determined to keep Allegra safe. But can he protect her from the Legion of Baal and evil Nulkana without revealing his alternate identity? More importantly, can he keep himself from falling in love? For that is a goal for which he is entirely unworthy. From award-winning, historical romance author, Patricia Barletta, comes Moon Bright, the third novel in the lush and compelling Auriano Curse Series. less

From award-winning author, Patricia Barletta comes Moon Bright, the fourth and final novel in the lush and compelling Auriano Curse Series.A determined woman…Sydney Whelton is seeking revenge. She has traveled from London to the African desert to find the Crystal Dagger, the only weapon that can destroy Nulkana — the evil, ancient sorceress who killed Sydney’s father. To help her, she hires the notorious Raphael Al Qarsan, known as the Pirate... moreFrom award-winning author, Patricia Barletta comes Moon Bright, the fourth and final novel in the lush and compelling Auriano Curse Series.A determined woman…Sydney Whelton is seeking revenge. She has traveled from London to the African desert to find the Crystal Dagger, the only weapon that can destroy Nulkana — the evil, ancient sorceress who killed Sydney’s father. To help her, she hires the notorious Raphael Al Qarsan, known as the Pirate. He is reputed to be ruthless, cunning, and dangerous. When she walks into his tent, she discovers he is all those things. And so much more. For he is far too handsome, far too charming, and far too unsettling for Sydney’s peace of mind.A dangerous man…Raphael Al Qarsan has been cursed his whole life. Only the amulet he wears around his neck keeps him from turning to Shadow. Kidnapped by marauders as a child and sold as a slave, he survived by his wits, and forged a persona both fearsome and independent. Now free and living as a mercenary in the desert, he has no time for love. Until the proper English lady, Miss Sydney Whelton, walks into his tent and hires him to help her find a man with a silly Crystal Dagger. Intrigued, Raphael can’t resist the challenge to break through her prim exterior to discover the passionate woman beneath.A perilous journey…Both Sydney and Raphel are careful about hiding their secrets as they travel through the Moroccan desert, despite the growing passion between them. But danger lurks and evil stalks them. Will the truth save their lives, or destroy them both? less