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By Dawn Brower. 2017
Carly Gallagher ne fait pas d’erreurs. Jusqu’au jour où elle en commet une qui cause la mort de quelqu’un à…
qui elle tient. Elle se tournerait vers l’homme qu’elle aime plus que tout, s’il était libre de l’aimer en retour. La vie de Phillip Morrison a basculé dès qu’il a rencontré Carly. Tout ce qu’il pensait être juste s’est avéré être l’exact opposé. Il doit faire de nombreux choix, mais une chose est claire : il aime Carly et il doit trouver un moyen de la réclamer. Le chaos s’empare de leurs vies, et juste au moment où ils semblent avoir une chance d’être ensemble, le destin a d’autres plans…By Erica Monroe. 2024
Der Tod ist nur der Anfang in dieser düsteren, schaurigen Gothic Regency Romance... Nach dem Tod ihres geliebten Vormunds ist…
Miss Felicity Fields auf sich allein gestellt, ihre Zukunft ungewiss. In ihrer Trauer schmiedet sie den Plan, mit ihren Kenntnissen der Alchemie einen Stein der Weisen zu bauen und die Frau, die wie eine Mutter für sie war, wieder zum Leben zu erwecken. Das Letzte, was die stumpfe Blaustrumpfin braucht, ist die Rückkehr von Nicholas Harding, dem Herzog von Wycliffe und rechtmäßigen Besitzer ihres Hauses an der wilden Küste Cornwalls. Er entfacht eine unerwartete Leidenschaft in ihr, und Felicity hat schon genug Veränderungen in ihrem Leben erlebt. Als sie noch Kinder waren, verstand Nicholas weder das brillante, aber emotionslose Mündel seiner Tante, noch ihre vielen seltsamen wissenschaftlichen Studien. Er sollte sie zurück nach London bringen, damit sie in der Gesellschaft eine gute Partie machen kann - aber er kann nicht aufhören, an sie zu denken. Aber kann er sie davon überzeugen, dass sie nicht mehr allein ist und ihr Platz an seiner Seite ist, während die Grenze zwischen Leben und Tod durch Felicitys makabre Experimente verschwimmt?By Maya Banks. 2011
A man who shoots first and asks questions later falls for the ultimate moving target in this sexy, action-packed KGI…
novel. The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can&’t... Most people would take an all-expenses-paid trip to the beach in a heartbeat, but Garrett Kelly only accepts the job keeping tabs on Sarah Daniels—who&’s in hiding after witnessing a murder committed by her half-brother—for the chance to take down a person enemy of KGI. A disciplined soldier like Garrett is trained for so much more than a babysitting gig, but he soon realizes that there&’s more to Sarah than what&’s in her file. Garrett is considering seduction as a tactical maneuver, but when he glimpses Sarah&’s dark past, he feels an urgent desire to keep her safe—even after she disappears on him. Garrett doesn&’t know exactly who, or what, Sarah&’s running from. Whatever it is, she&’s running for her life...By J. J. McAvoy. 2016
The fourth book in the Ruthless People Series is here... “After the battle sharpen your knives.” It has been eight…
years since the Callahans defeated Avian Doers and conquered Chicago. Melody is now the Governor and public face of the family, while Liam rises as the Ceann na Conairte of both the Irish and Italians. Their reach is limitless; their power endless...but is it possible to have too much power? Can Liam and Melody raise a family, a city, and an empire? Only a fool would try to stop them now...Check out more thrilling titles in the Ruthless People series: RUTHLESS PEOPLE #1 "One Marriage + Two Bosses = 3X the Chaos." THE UNTOUCHABLES (#2) "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." AMERICAN SAVAGES (#3) "Villains by Choice." A BLOODY KINGDOM (#4) “After the battle, sharpen your knives.” DECLAN + CORALINE(prequel novella that takes place 2 years before Ruthless People) "You don't find love; it finds you." And look for the Ruthless People spinoff, Children of Vice--out 5.17.17“From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise.”By Erica Monroe. 2013
Patifes, ladrões e rebeldes habitam as espeluncas — onde as mulheres são selvagens e os homens são perigosos. QUANDO UMA…
PRINCESA DO SUBMUNDO… A bonita e inocente Mina Mason teve uma vida sobre-protegida como a irmã do mais notado Lorde do Crime em Inglaterra. A fortuna da familia dela e expectativas mantém-na enjaulada, sem nunca poder dar voz aos seus verdadeiros desejos. Como beijar — e participar de muito mais escandalosos comportamentos com — Charlie Thatcher, o seu amigo de infância. Como um membro de uma quadrilha rival, Charlie está definitivamente fora dos limites. SE APAIXONA PELO HOMEM ERRADO… Charlie Thatcher sempre soube desde pequeno onde a sua lealdade devia estar: com os Ladrões de Chapman Street, que o salvaram de uma morte brutal num dos becos escuros das espeluncas de Ratcliffe. Como empregado do bar Três Javalis, ele protege os seus irmãos companheiros com a sua mente e os seus punhos. Mas quando um dos membros ameaça a segurança de Mina, os instintos primitivos e protectores de Charlie são testados — e a defesa dele por ela coloca ambos em perigo. A PAIXÃO PODE SER A RUINA DE AMBOS.By Erica Monroe. 2024
Ein Skandal erweist sich als tödlich in dieser Gothic Regency Romance... Lady Jemma Forster weiß nur zu gut, wie rücksichtslos…
Klatschbasen sein können. Sie hat ihr eigenes Glück geopfert, um den Ruf ihrer Familie wiederherzustellen. Ihre Vernunftehe mit einem wohlhabenden Earl bedeutete den Abschied von der Leidenschaft und jeder Chance auf Liebe mit dem schneidigen Gesetzeshüter, der ihre Seele entflammt hatte. Sie führt ein behäbiges, praktisches Leben als Gräfin von Wolverston. Bis ihr Mann ermordet wird und der einzige Mann, der seine Mörder zur Rechenschaft ziehen kann, ihre frühere Liebe ist. Der Bow Street Runner Gabriel Sinclair hat die letzten drei Jahre damit verbracht, die kluge, schöne Lady Jemma zu vergessen, die ihm das Herz brach, als sie seinen besten Freund heiratete. Der Tod des Earl of Wolverston bringt Gabriel und Jemma wieder zusammen, während sie daran arbeiten, seinen Mörder zu finden. Ihre Ermittlungen führen sie in die dunkelsten und gefährlichsten Gegenden Londons, wo die Bedrohung von allen Seiten kommt. Sie sind die perfekten Partner, um Verbrechen aufzuklären, aber können sie auch Partner in der Liebe sein?By Charles Benoit. 2007
When the American Dream becomes a nightmare…Running a one-man law practice in the heart of Oregon's wine country, Cal Claxton…
hires a young, undocumented man as an assistant, hoping to give him an opportunity to create more stability for himself and his family. Timoteo Fuentes is a bright, hardworking student by day and Cal's legal clerk by night, juggling both roles with determination and grit. When one of Timoteo's family members is brutally murdered, the migrant community is reluctant to cooperate with the police investigation for fear of deportation.Devastated by the loss and nervous about engaging with the legal system, the family turns to Cal for help. With Timoteo protected as a "Dreamer" from deportation, the two begin a dangerous investigation of ruthless people who leverage the fear of a vulnerable population for profit and an assassin who is as cunning as he is deadly. Can Cal and Timoteo untangle the web of deceit or will they become victims themselves?By Kate SeRine. 2014
A beautiful Robin Hood reconnects with her love Little John after transporting to the real world in this &“paranormal romance…
filled with suspense&” (SmexyBooks). For centuries, Gideon Montrose has mourned the loss of his true love. Throwing himself into his work, he has served the King of Fairies without question—and, often, without mercy. So when the King orders him to apprehend a notorious thief, Gideon obeys. But this time, Gideon is on for a shock when he finally gets his hands on the beautiful culprit. Arabella Locksley is none other than the spirited, unpredictable woman he knew back in Make Believe. As Robin Hood, Arabella stole from the rich and gave to the poor with Gideon—then known as Little John—by her side. Believing that she had fallen to her death five hundred years ago, Gideon naturally has some questions. But Arabella has secrets she must keep even from him. Now Gideon faces an impossible choice: he must either betray the woman he once loved, or the king he's bound to serve.By Fern Michaels. 1994
A man on the brink of having it all puts his life on hold to search for a missing woman…
in this romantic suspense tale by the #1 New York Times bestseller. An orphan rescued by a wealthy uncle and raised in spheres of privilege, Pete Sorenson is set to launch his career as a high-powered attorney. At his side is Annie, the perfect princess of a companion, ready to support him in every way, gracefully, patiently. But then Maddie Stern enters Pete&’s life. More than her notable beauty and enigmatic allure, it&’s her past as a foster child that draws a connection between them that Pete could never share with Annie. But on the eve of Pete and Annie&’s wedding, Maddie disappears. Distraught, Pete reaches out to his most trusted friend. Annie drops her life in Boston to once again provide the emotional support Pete needs. Together, they try to solve the mystery of Maddie. And together, they discover life is always unexpected . . . Praise for Fern Michaels and her novels &“Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.&” —RT Book Reviews on Forget Me Not &“Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.&” —Booklist on Return to Sender &“A knockout story.&” —Publishers Weekly on Dear EmilyBy Fern Michaels. 1994
A woman trying to find herself finds love with her ex-husband&’s best friend in this novel by the #1 New…
York Times–bestselling author. Six years ago, Jory Ryan fled Philadelphia after a brief, tragic marriage to wealthy Ross Landers. Now Jory has come home to make peace with the past. But the future invites trouble when Jory falls precipitously for Ross&’s best friend—and becomes entangled with the Landers family and the business she fled. Suddenly Jory finds herself at the helm of an empire, confronted with changes and choices she never dreamed possible, and ready to meet a new life ripe with the promise of lasting love. Praise for Fern Michaels and Her Novels &“Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.&” —Booklist on Return to Sender &“A big, rich book in every way . . . I think Fern Michaels has struck oil with this one.&” —Patricia Matthews on Texas Rich &“Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.&” —RT Book Reviews on Forget Me NotBy Kate SeRine. 2014
The author of Red &“takes urban fantasy, crime thrillers and fairy tale characters and creates magic" in this paranormal romance…
novella (Caffeinated Book Reviewer). To put it lightly, Nate Grimm has a dark past. Fortunately, no one's bothered to look too closely at the Fairytale Management Authority's lead detective and part-time Reaper. And Nate wants to keep it that way. After centuries of torment and loneliness, he's finally found happiness with the hot and hard-charging love of his life, Tess "Red" Little. Of course, his love for Tess is the reason there's a posse of Reaper judges after him, led by a sadistic bastard acquainted with Nate from once upon a time. Now, Tess will pay the price for Nate's transgressions unless Nate severs his ties to the transplanted Tales—and Tess—forever. His enemy has the advantage in speed, malice and brutality. But the Reapers have underestimated the depth of Nate's love. And the fury of his wrath.By Janet Dailey. 2013
The New York Times bestselling author weaves together &“suspense, glitz, glamor, and romance&” in the thrilling conclusion to the Bannon…
Brothers trilogy (Booklist). Deke Bannon, federal criminal investigator, risks his life just about every damn day—but that doesn&’t mean he&’ll let Kelly Johns do the same. The gorgeous news anchor doesn&’t care that her life is in peril for knowing too much and trying to find out more. To protect Kelly, Deke will have to keep her close—no matter how hard she fights him. Good luck with that. Kelly&’s every instinct tells her she&’s stumbled across the story of her career. But there&’s a catch. Without Deke, she can&’t infiltrate the dark underworld operating beyond the reach of the law. With him, she&’s in a whole other kind of danger. On the case, Deke Bannon is a force of nature—unpredictable, unstoppable, and always one step ahead of her. Except when he takes her in his arms—and the world stands still for both of them . . .Praise for Janet Dailey and her novels &“Dailey confirms her place as a top mega-seller.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Evocative, flavorful . . . Dailey casts her spell.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Romance and suspense blend seamlessly into the tightly crafted plot.&”—Romantic TimesBy Heather Graham. 2023
A paranormal mystery spin-off of the Krewe of Hunters series by bestselling author Heather Graham.When serial killers run rampant across…
Europe it&’s up to Blackbird, the Krewe of Hunters&’ international operatives, to stop them.Dracula lives—and he&’s hunting for his bride.Vampires may not walk among us, but FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter know real monsters exist. They&’ve witnessed firsthand the worst humankind has to offer. They&’re still catching their breaths after the apprehension of two such monstrous killers when they&’re met with horrific news: Stephan Dante, the self-proclaimed king of the vampires, has escaped from prison, followed only by a trail of blood.All too familiar with Dante&’s cruelty, Della and Mason know the clock is ticking. But as Dante claims more victims, a chilling message arrives. The vampire killer seeks his eternal bride—Della herself. Playing into Dante&’s desires might be the only way to stop the carnage once and for all, assuming they can outwit him. Della is confident the agents have the upper hand, but Mason knows every gamble runs the risk of not paying off, and this time, the consequences could be deadly.The Blackbird TrilogyBook 1: Whispers at DuskBook 2: Secrets in the DarkBook 3: Cursed at DawnBy Heather Graham. 2024
Death comes for everyone. Deep in the Florida Everglades, the body of a woman is discovered in pieces, presumably ravaged…
by an alligator. Upon closer inspection, it&’s determined no animal could make such perfectly precise cuts. Only a blade could do that. Wielded by a human. Soon, dozens of oil drums emerge amid the river of grass. Each one packed to the brim with body parts. FDLE special agent Amy Larson and her partner, FBI special agent Hunter Forrest, share a bad feeling that extends beyond the horrifying nature of the grim discovery. They&’ve seen this kind of sadistic killing before, and when a small beige horse is discovered at the bottom of one of the barrels, they know exactly what it means. The fourth horseman of the apocalypse rides a pale horse—and his name is Death. With so many bodies to identify, connecting one victim to the next is easier said than done. But finding a pattern in the chaos might be the only way Amy and Hunter can zero in on the killer, testing their skills as agents—and their relationship—like never before. And when the disturbing trail of clues signals these slayings are just the beginning, the agents will have to return to where it all started before it&’s too late. The apocalypse is coming, and Hunter and Amy have only one chance to stop it, even if it means sacrificing each other.By Chanel Cleeton. 2024
Named an Anticipated Read of 2024 by Entertainment Weekly and a Best Historical Fiction novel of 2024 by BookBub.As death…
stalks a gothic mansion in Miami, the lives of two women intertwine as the past and present collide in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton&’s atmospheric new novel.With the Great War finally behind them, many Americans flock to South Florida with their sights set on making a fortune. When wealthy industrialist Robert Barnes and his wife, Anna, build Marbrisa, a glamorous estate on Biscayne Bay, they become the toast of the newly burgeoning society. Anna and Robert appear to have it all, but in a town like Miami, appearances can be deceiving, and one scandal can change everything.Years later following the tragic death of her parents in Havana, Carmen Acosta journeys to Marbrisa, the grand home of her estranged older sister, Carolina, and her husband, Asher Wyatt. On the surface, the gilded estate looks like paradise, but Carmen quickly learns that nothing at Marbrisa is as it seems. The house has a treacherous legacy, and Carmen&’s own life is soon in jeopardy . . . unless she can unravel the secrets buried beneath the mansion&’s facade and stop history from repeating itself.By Victoria Howard. 2023
Friday Harbor, eine malerische Kleinstadt im pazifischen Nordwesten, ist ein Zufluchtsort für Fischer und Segler. Für Skye Dunbar ist es…
ein Ort, an dem sie den Schmerz eines gebrochenen Herzens überwinden und ihr Leben wieder in den Griff bekommen kann. Als sie eine Hütte an der Küste mietet, ist das Letzte, womit sie rechnet, dass sie des Computer-Hackings beschuldigt wird. Jedediah Walker untersucht die toten Meeresbewohner, die an den Stränden der Insel angespült wurden. Als er entdeckt, dass die Fische eine hohe Konzentration giftiger Chemikalien enthalten, vermutet er, dass jemand sie absichtlich in den Puget Sound entsorgt hat. Schnell zieht er voreilige Schlüsse und vermutet, dass die rothaarige Frau, die seine Hütte gemietet hat, etwas damit zu tun hat. Skye versucht, ihn zu ignorieren, aber die Not bringt sie zusammen, als sie versuchen, die Verantwortlichen für diese Umweltkatastrophe zu finden.By Stefania Gil. 2019
In una calda notte dell'estate del 1989 Vivian Wright mise a letto sua figlia di tre anni con il suo…
inseparabile coniglietto di peluche. Nessuna delle due sapeva che quella notte sarebbe stata l'ultima in cui Vivian avrebbe visto sua figlia e in cui Hailey avrebbe dormito così placidamente per tanto tempo. La scomparsa di Hailey sarebbe stata solo l'inizio di una serie di rapimenti perpetrati a Ogden, Utah, agli inizi degli anni Novanta. Felice del suo nuovo lavoro, dopo un divorzio consensuale e decisa ad iniziare la sua nuova vita, Maggie Jones arriva ad Ogden nella settimana in cui nella cittadina si commemora la sparizione di sei bambini che avevano tra i due e i tre anni, scomparsi senza lasciare traccia. Una tragedia che aveva coinvolto e commosso tutta la cittadina. Nonostante questo, Maggie è convinta di essere finalmente nel luogo giusto in cui vivere con tranquillità e in cui poter crescere suo figlio. Quanto successo 29 anni prima, non si era ripetuto e Ogden era considerata un'ottima cittadina in cui vivere. Nonostante questo, alcuni mesi dopo iniziano ad accadere strane cose che la portano a indagare sulla scomparsa di Hailey Wright insieme al suo vicino David Porter, un agente della polizia locale deciso e generoso. L'indagine risveglierà i sentimenti di tutti gli abitanti del luogo e di tutte le famiglie coinvolte nei rapimenti che ancora vivono ad Ogden. Alcuni saranno dalla sua parte, altri arriveranno a minacciare lei e suo figlio. Maggie abbandonerà le indagini? Si scoprirà finalmente la verità su cosa è successo a quei bambini?By Sophie Jupillat Posey. 2024
Con un trasfondo de magia y subversión en mundos como el nuestro emerge una fascinante, retorcida y completamente cautivadora colección…
de diez relatos. Un vampiro milenario desesperado por encontrar la forma de alimentarse de los humanos que han cambiado su carne por cuerpos robóticos. Una niña que puede ver la encarnación de la propia Muerte. Un hombre solitario y antisocial que tiene sueños proféticos sobre una inundación apocalíptica. Una nueva plataforma en redes sociales que puede chuparte la vida. Junto con otros cuentos retorcidos, Los mundos del revés estira los límites de nuestra realidad. De la autora de The Four Suitors llega una colección de relatos deliciosamente oscuros. Sophie Jupillat Posey te lleva de viaje por mundos distópicos de ciencia ficción y retorcidos paisajes de realismo mágico. Con fascinación para explorar las partes oscuras más vulnerables de la psique humana, Posey teje historias llenas de pavor con pizcas de cálido optimismo. Sumérgete en estos mundos del revés y encuentra un motivo para tener esperanza incluso en el momento más oscuro.By Mary King. 2021
Sebastián Wesley no pensó en sus sueños más locos que Nora Carson algún día se convertiría en la belleza más…
deslumbrante en la que jamás gastaría su placer. Es un narcisista, duro con un núcleo blando, ingenioso, apático y todo lo que cualquiera que haya trabajado con él podría haber soñado. Su contraparte, Nora, es una heroína modesta. Irradia calidez, amor y dulzura que Sebastián odia y asocia con el enamoramiento. Un día, una hora o dos encuentra el orgullo de Sebastián en problemas y busca la ayuda de Nora, mientras siente la presión de cambiar su imagen inflamable y establecerse con la mujer encantadora con cuyas emociones ha jugado durante mucho tiempo.By Sky Corgan. 2018
Mi trabajo es matar gente. Si tienen suerte, sólo los golpeo. Es raro que tengan suerte. Sé que trabajo para…
un tirano. Cualquiera que tenga la desgracia de molestar a George Lynch debe saber que sus días están contados. Yo soy el arma en su funda, al que manda para encargarse de sus 'problemas'. Al que usa para no ensuciarse las manos. George me salvó de una vida de crimen que me hubiera llevado a la cárcel. Ahora cometo crímenes mucho peores por los que me darían la sentencia de muerte si me atraparan. George me tiene en sus manos. Supongo que los dos tenemos suerte de que no me canse de matar. Por eso no entiendo por qué me ha asignado este pequeño proyecto. Secuestrar a una chica y mantenerla encerrada en una de sus casas con todas las comodidades, como una mascota mimada. Se suponía que era un trabajo fácil. Kendall debía ser como un ratoncito obediente. Pensé que obedecería todas mis órdenes. Estaba equivocado. Ahora estoy en un problema que podría costarme la vida. Tengo que escoger entre el amor y mi propia vida. ¿Vale la pena? Porque, ¿quién podría amar a una bestia?