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August Translation Deals

Aug 312025
 

Brazilian rights to Robert Jackson Bennett’s CITY OF STAIRS, to Alta, by Cristina Purchio at IECOBRAZIL, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.

French renewal rights to New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s VISION IN SILVER, the third book in the Others series, to Bragelonne, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.

French renewal rights to New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher’s CURSOR’S FURY and CAPTAIN’S FURY, books 3 and 4 in the Codex Alera series, to Bragelonne, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.

French rights to Nalo Hopkinson’s MIDNIGHT ROBBER, to La Volte, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Donald Maass.

Hebrew rights to New York Times bestselling author Martha Wells’ ROGUE PROTOCOL and EXIT STRATEGY, the third and fourth installments in the Murderbot Diaries series, to Modan, by Beverley Levit at The Israeli Association Of Book Publishers Ltd in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.

THE EVER KING is a USA Today Bestseller!

Aug 182025
 

DMLA is immensely delighted as LJ Andrews’ THE EVER KING comes in at #86 on the USA Today Bestseller list! Congratulations LJ!

THE SUN AND THE MOON by Rebekah Faubion

Aug 122025
 

Cadence Connolly grew up in the cosmic shadow of her mother, the renowned psychic Madame Moira. Now, as a park ranger in Maine, she’s carved out her own life far away from her mother’s many premonitions and tarot cards . . . until she receives an invitation to Moira’s engagement party. Cadence doesn’t know what led to the thawing of her mother’s heart, but she’ll have to return home to discover the truth.

Sydney Sinclair’s schedule as a pilot makes long-term relationships difficult, but at least she can fly anywhere in the world for free with only her emotional baggage as a carry-on. After her mom passed, it’s always been Sydney and her dad against the world, so it’s no wonder she doesn’t trust the enigmatic Madame Moira—his newly minted fiancée.

When Cadence meets Sydney, they realize they share similar suspicions about their parents’ impending nuptials. As they begin scheming to break up their parents’ engagement—they can’t possibly be in love after such a short time together—Sydney and Cadence discover an irresistible chemistry with each other instead. Despite not believing in fate, Cadence might just have found her soulmate in Sydney.

THE EVER KING by LJ Andrews

Aug 052025
 

The first in the TikTok sensation Ever Seas series, now with bonus material!

They stole his crown. So he stole their daughter….

For years, Erik, the scarred king of the Ever Kingdom, has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who killed his father and trapped him beneath the waves, making him a prisoner in his own realm.

Until his enemy’s daughter unintentionally breaks the chains on the Ever, and Erik makes her the unwitting pawn in his vicious game of revenge.

She’s innocent. He’s vicious. But he will take back what he lost, no matter the price.

Unless she steals his heart first.

July Subsidiary Rights Deals

Jul 312025
 

a pair of black ear budsAudio rights to Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison’s FATED TO THE FROST KING, to Julie Constantine at Podium Audio, at auction, in a three-book deal, by Katie Shea Boutillier (NA).

Audio rights Nicolette Elzie’s The Ozero Curse series and Ashes and Ruin Saga, to Ashley Fortier at Tantor Media, in a multi-book deal, by Katie Shea Boutillier (world English).

July Translation Deals

Jul 312025
 

Czech rights to Katherine Addison’s THE WITNESS FOR THE DEAD, to Dobrovsky, by Milena Kaplarevic at Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.

French rights to Robert Jackson Bennett’s The Founders series, omnibus edition, to Albin Michel, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency on behalf of Katie Shea for Cameron McClure.

French rights to Annika Marin’s BREAKING THE BILLIONAIRE’S RULES, to BMR, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.

French rights to New York Times bestselling author Martha Wells’ QUEEN DEMON, the second book in The Rising World, to L’Atalante, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.

French rights to Nebula Award finalist Kerstin Hall’s ASUNDER, to Eilean Books, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.

Greek rights to New York Times bestselling author Martha Wells’ ALL SYSTEMS RED and ARTIFICIAL CONDITION, the first and second books in The Murderbot Diaries, to Fantastikos Kosmos, by Milena Kaplarević at Prava i prevodi in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.

Greek rights Robert McCammon’s SWAN SONG, to Klidarithmos, by Milena Kaplarevic at Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.

Hungarian rights to Gretchen Powell Fox’s SMOKE AND SCAR and SPLINTERED KINGDOM, to Konyvmolykepzo, by Milena Kaplarevic at Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Polish rights to LJ Andrews’ Ever Seas series, to KDW, in a five-book deal, at auction, by Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Romanian rights to LJ Andrews’ THE EVER KING and THE EVER QUEEN, to Litera, by Milena Kaplarevic at Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Spanish rights to LJ Andrews’ The Ever Seas series, to Atico de los Libros, in a three-book deal, by Elena Rodriguez at International Editors & Yanez, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Spanish audio rights to LJ Andrews’ The Ever Seas series, to Roseann Lake at Recorded Books, in a three-book deal, by Elena Rodriguez at International Editors & Yanez, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Review: THE SUN AND THE MOON by Rebekah Faubion

Jul 102025
 

Publishers Weekly: Two very different women intervene in their parents’ hasty wedding plans in this alluring, tarot-inspired sapphic romance from Faubion (The Lovers). Introverted and lonely park ranger Cadence Connelly returns home to California after receiving an invitation to the engagement party of her estranged mother, Moira, a psychic. Like Cadence, adventurous, commitment-phobic pilot Sydney Sinclair, the daughter of Moira’s fiancé, Rick, suspects some nefarious element to their fast-tracked engagement. Sydney visits Moira’s store to scope her out, but Cadence whisks her away, concerned about Moira’s years-old prediction that Cadence will meet her soulmate in the shop. The women then team up to get to the bottom of the engagement. Meanwhile, Moira, having learned of the women’s potentially fated first meeting, decides to give destiny a hand by ensuring there’s only one room—and one bed—for Cadence and Sydney at the Solvang resort where the party will take place. Faubion makes the women’s emotional development convincing as their walls slowly come down and also crafts an enticing mystery surrounding Moira and Rick’s real intentions. The result is a solid romance that winks at popular tropes and makes good use of its tarot motif. Faubian’s fans will be pleased. (Aug.)

June Subsidiary Rights Deals

Jun 302025
 

a pair of black ear budsAudio rights to Athena Giles’ WAVES TAKE YOUR BONES, to Emily Loughran at Tantor Media, by Katie Shea Boutillier (world English).

Audio rights to P.S.C. Willis’ CRYING OUT FOR MAGIC, to Emily Loughran at Tantor Media, by Katie Shea Boutillier (world English).

Audio rights to Nicole Maggi’s A MURDER IN ZION and LOST IN YELLOWSTONE, to Emily Loughran at Tantor Media, in a two-book deal, by Katie Shea Boutillier for Anne Tibbets (World English).

Audio rights to Robert McCammon’s Matthew Corbett series, to Anji Cornette at Graphic Audio, in a multi-book deal, by Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.

Audio rights to Melissa K Roehrich’s RAIN OF SHADOWS AND ENDINGS, STORM OF SECRETS AND SORROW and TEMPEST OF WRATH AND VENGEANCE, books 1-3 of the Legacy series,  to Anji Cornette at GraphicAudio, in a very nice deal, by Katie Shea Boutillier (NA).

Martha Wells renewed audio rights on novellas ALL SYSTEMS RED and ARTIFICIAL CONDITION, the first two books in the New York Times bestselling Murderbot Diaries, now an Apple+ series. Brian Sweany at Recorded Books secured the rights in a pre-empt in a major deal negotiated by Jennifer Jackson and Michael Curry.

June Translation Deals

Jun 302025
 

Chinese rights to Brent Weeks’s THE BURNING WHITE, to Gaea (Taiwan), by Alyssa Wu at The Grayhawk Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Donald Maass.

Croatian rights to LJ Andrews’ THE EVER KING and THE EVER QUEEN, to Lumen, by Momčilo Mišković at Prava I Prevodi on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

French audio rights to LJ Andrews’s THE EVER QUEEN and THE MIST THIEF, to Noa Rosen at Theleme, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

German rights to Gretchen Powell Fox’s Shattered Crown series, to Vajosh, in a three-book deal, by Sarah Knofius at Thomas Schlueck Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Italian audio rights to LJ Andrews’ CURSE OF SHADOWS AND THORNS, to Egmont Saga, for audio rights, by Stefania Fietta at Donzelli Fietta, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Spanish rights to Gretchen Powell Fox’s Shattered Crown series, to Ediciones SM, in a preempt, in a three-book deal, by Elena Rodriguez at International Editors & Yanez, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.

Ukrainian rights to Robert Jackson Bennett’s The Founders Trilogy, to Apriori, in a three-book deal, by Milena Kaplarevic at Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.

Ukrainian rights to Eden Robins’ REMEMBER YOU WILL DIE, to Lobster, by Nada Popovic at Prava i Prevodi on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.

Review: HEIRESS AMONG THIEVES by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

Jun 252025
 

Kirkus: A gang of teens regroups to plan another heist—this time in Switzerland—in this sequel to Heiress Takes All (2024).

A year after the events of the first novel, Olivia Owens plans a second job, this time at Volenvell Castle, the home of her extraordinarily wealthy grandmother, Leonie Owens, whom she hasn’t seen in years—not since Leonie broke off contact with Olivia’s father. The castle is located in the Swiss Alps, and Olivia has been invited there to celebrate Leonie’s 70th birthday. Joining her are her adoring boyfriend, Jackson, and the other members of her crew: talented baker Deonte, incorrigible Kevin, and dashing Tom. The addition of Tom’s sister, Grace, makes up for the absence of Olivia’s own sister, Abigail, who’s a talented hacker. Olivia’s elaborate plan involves having one of her friends run interference while the rest find their way into a vault that holds gold bullion and diamonds. But they face serious challenges that Olivia hadn’t planned on. Olivia is both confident and vulnerable, and the over-the-top caper is grounded by her unsettled feelings toward her father and her grandmother. Romance fans will thrill to the idealized relationship between Olivia and Jackson, and the wedge that’s again driven between them, clearly setting the stage for a follow-up, will stir up readers’ feelings. Olivia, Jackson, and Kevin present white, Tom and Grace are implied Vietnamese, and the earlier book established that Deonte is Black.

An intricate, action-filled sequel with heart.

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