"Are you afraid?" "Yes," she replied in a soft voice. "But I love the way you frighten me."Lily Chadwick has spent her life playing by society's rules. But when an unscrupulous moneylender snatches her off the street and puts her up for auction at a pleasure house, she finds herself in the possession of a man who makes her breathless with terror and impossible yearning...Though the reclusive Earl of Harte claimed Lily with the highest bid, he hides a painful secret-one that has kept him from knowing the pleasure of a lover's touch. Even the barest brush of skin brings him physical pain, and he's spent his life keeping the world at arms' length. But there's something about Lily that maddens him, bewitches him, compels him.
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Her Fierce Warrior
By Tyler, Paige
The woman tensed. As anger and fear ricocheted across her face, her eyes changed from red to green to brown in a dizzying display like nothing he'd ever seen.Every instinct in Angelo's body screamed at him to lunge for his weapon. Instead he set his feet for impact, blocking her slashing claws. Unbelievably, after a few moments of struggling, she went still, all the fight gone...Minka isn't sure she should trust the sexy Special Forces soldier who found her. Subjected to horrors, on the run from scientists set on locking her in a cage, Minka is terrified of the monster she's becoming...and somehow, Angelo is the only one who can calm the beast inside her and make her feel safe. But can she trust the way he makes her feel when she's not even sure she can trust herself?X-Ops Series:Her Perfect MateHer Lone WolfHer Secret AgentHer Wild HeroHer Fierce ProtectorPraise for Paige Tyler's X-Ops series:"This series gets better and better.
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Angel in Armani
By Scott, Melanie
WILL A LOVE OF THE GAME Sara Charles is striking out on her own. With her dad out of commission, Charles Air has only one helicopter left--and only Sara to fly charters. With the family business in jeopardy, Sara needs all the clients she can get and the newest one is New York Saints team surgeon, Lucas Angelo. When an unexpected flirtation escalates into a night of pure blind passion, Sara is in agony over what she believes was extremely poor judgment on her part. She wants nothing more than to avoid Lucas. And keep her business her business. But she needs him--in more ways than one.LEAD TO A FIELD OF DREAMS?But there is a catch: Lucas also needs Sara. Spring training is upon him, and his schedule is madness. So he asks Sara to be his personal pilot.
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The Bride Insists
By Ashford, Jane
Praise for Bride to Be The humor flows, the characters sparkle, and the enjoyment is abundant.Rendezvous She Thinks Shes Bought a Compliant Husband... Although Clare Greenough has inherited an unexpected fortune, her money is in the hands of a trustee until she marrieseveryone knows a woman is incapable of managing funds. What she needs is an easygoing husband, right away... Theyre Both in for a Shock She makes a deal with impetuous young James Boleigh, seventh baron Trehearth they will marry, Clare will get control of her money, and Jamie will get the funds he desperately needs to restore his lands. To stave off ruin, Jamie agrees, believing Clare will soon become a proper, submissive wife. But to expect a serene, passionless marriage was only their first mistake.
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Lord of Fire and Ice
By Mason, Connie
A pagexturning emotional romance rich in historical details and plot twists xRT Book Reviews on Sins of the Highlander Stars His Duty is to Fulfill Her Every Desire Brandr the FarxTraveled has seen the world and a good many of the beautiful women in it His bed skills are the stuff of steamy legend his sword sings death and he can call up fire from thin air No one in a hundred years ever thought he could be enslaved through trickery and forced to wear the iron collar of a thrallxleast of all him Until All She Desires is Him Katla the Black isnt just called so for her dark silky hair His new mistress has a temper as fierce as a warriors and a heart as icy as the frozen North But inch by delicious inch Brandr means to make her melt
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Dirty For Me
By Ashenden, Jackie
Ezekiel "Zee" Chase has a complicated past. Born into a family whose wealth grew from the seedy world of big-time crime, he ran away as a teenager and made a home for himself on the streets of Detroit. By day, the mechanic works at a local garage. But by night, he throws down with the best of them in Detroits gritty underground fighting scene. With all those muscles, hes never had trouble with women--until he meets one who challenges him to the greatest fight of his life. . .. Tamara Eliot is a hardworking corporate high-flyer who appreciates the finer things in life, from her expensive perfume to her designer handbags. More than anything, though, she likes to be in control--and when Zee explodes into her life, she feels anything but. Hes the definition of a bad boy: brash, fiery, and of course, irresistibly hot. And theres a darkness about him that keeps her coming back for more. As Zee takes Tamara deeper into a world she never knew existed, she just might prove to be the one opponent he wont be able to dominate--at least not without some pleasurable convincing . . . . Praise for Jackie Ashendens Mine to Take. "The sex is dirty-sweet, with a dark lick of dominance and the tantalizing potential of redemption." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. "Intriguingly dark and intensely compelling . . . sure to keep readers in suspense." --RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick. "Ashenden twists and tortures her characters with impressive skill." --The Washington Post
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The Fearless King
By Robert, Katee
From the New York Times bestselling author of Undercover Attraction comes a sexy convenience romance between the heir to a Texas oil company and the rugged, dangerous man who may be the only one who can help her out of deep family drama. Ultra-wealthy and super powerful, the King family is like royalty in Texas. But their secrets can be deadly.Fake boyfriend. Real danger.Journey King is an expert at managing the family business. But when her father returns to Houston hell-bent on making a play for the company, Journey will do anything to stop him, even if that means going to Frank Evans for help. Frank deals in information, the dirtier the better. Rugged and rock solid, he's by far her best ally - and also the most dangerous.Frank knows better than to get tangled up with the Kings. But something about Journey's rare vulnerability drags him deep into enemy territory... and into her darkest past. Pretending to be her boyfriend may be necessary for their plan to work, but Frank soon finds helping Journey is much more than just another job - and he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
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Wild Ride
By Walker, Julie Ann
The hero we've all been waiting for... Ethan "Ozzie" SykesFormer Navy SEALUnderground operator for Black Knights Inc., the covert government defense firm disguised as a custom motorcycle shopIn a black-on-black international mission that went seriously sideways, Ozzie was badly injured -- now he's stuck at BKI headquarters in Chicago, champing at the bit to get out into the field again. To his disgust, he's tasked with distracting Chicago Tribune ace reporter Samantha Tate, who's been trying to dig up the dirt on BKI for years. Turns out Samantha's beauty, intelligence and sense of humor are a seriously big distraction, and Ozzie's losing his desire to keep her at bay.Ozzie's tired of hiding, and Samantha may be the best-and worst -- person to share his secrets with..."A nail-biter from start to finish". -- Publishers Weekly for Too Hard to Handle
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Tempted by a Warrior
By Scott, Amanda
Lady Fiona, wed in haste, has never known marital peace. When last she'd seen her cruel husband Will, he'd struck her - and she has no memory of what she did next - only that she woke later alone in her bedchamber. Will has gone missing, and Fiona fears that in her rage and terror she might somehow have killed him. When her husband's cousin Sir Richard comes to search for Will, Fiona is touched by his warm nature. A knight and warrior, Richard is drawn to Fiona's brave manner, quickly seeing in her an equal measure of inner courage. Confessing that she fears having killed Will, Fiona accepts Richard's offer to help her. Pursuing together the mystery of Will's disappearance, they fall in love. Meanwhile the English are reinforcing their garrison in the Scottish Borderlands, putting Fiona, Richard, and Scotland in peril.
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The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics
By Waite, Olivia
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Her Lone Wolf
By Tyler, Paige
Nonstop action and hair-raising storytelling done well. This series gets better and better.-RT Book Reviews, 4 StarsLeaving him was Impossible...It took everything she had for FBI Special Agent Danica Beckett to walk away from the man she loved. But if she wants to save his life, she has to keep her distance. Now, with a killer on the loose and the stakes higher than ever before, the Department of Covert Ops is forcing these former lovers into an uneasy alliance...whether they like it or not.Seeing her again is even worseThe last thing Clayne Buchanan wants is to be shackled to the woman who broke his heart. She gets under his skin in a way no one ever has and makes him want things he has no right to anymore. All he has to do is suffer through this case and he can be free of her for good.
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Crave the Night
By Adrian, Lara
With the acclaimed Midnight Breed series, New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian has written thrilling novels of electrifying romance and heart-pounding suspense - page-turners in which humans and vampires live tenuously side by side. In Crave the Night, Adrian brings the Breed and its world to the brink of war, where even the deepest passion can shatter into violence. Born and raised to be an emotionless killing machine, Nathan is one of the most lethal Breed vampires in existence. A key member of the Order - an elite group of warriors charged with protecting both mortals and vampires - Nathan executes each mission with flawless precision and a total lack of mercy. Now he must pursue a powerful, hidden enemy. But Nathan's hard discipline and training are no match for the fierce pull he feels toward a young woman he has no right to desire - a woman of wealth and high social standing who has long been promised to another Breed male, and who may also prove to be the key to rooting out Nathan's elusive quarry.
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Surrender To The Highlander
By Brisbin, Terri
Torn between honor and desire...Innocent Margriet Gunnarsdottir carried a heavy secret. She faced a perilous journey to the wild and distant north of Scotland, and her safety lay in her adopted disguise--a nun's habit! But her only protector, a proud, rough-hewn Highlander, made her ache to share her crushing burden.Rurik Erengislsson had sworn to see her home and unharmed. A woman promised to the service of God should be shielded and honored--not desired! Yet Rurik was tempted beyond reason to make this beautiful waif his own.
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It's Hard Out Here for a Duke
By Rodale, Maya
In the fourth novel of Maya Rodale's tantalizing series, a newly minted duke spends one night with his perfect woman...but can he win her for a lifetimeSome Mistakes ... When American-born James Cavendish arrives in London tomorrow, he'll become the Duke of Durham. Some might be ecstatic at the opportunity. Not James. He's a simple man, fond of simple pleasures. And right now, nothing could be more pleasurable than spending his last night of freedom with a beautiful stranger.Are Far Too Good ... One wild night, Meredith Green, companion to the dowager Duchess of Durham, said yes to a man she thought she'd never see again. Suddenly, they're living under the same roof, where Meredith is expected to teach James how to be a duke - while trying not to surrender to temptation a second time.To Be ForgottenFor a duke and a commoner, marriage would be pure scandal. Yet nothing has ever felt as right as having Meredith in his arms ... and in his bed. Soon he must choose - between a duty he never desired, and a woman he longs for, body and soul ...
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Dark Blood
By Kenyon, Sherrilyn
The fates of a warrior reborn and a seductive Dragonseeker are irrevocably entwined in this thrilling Carpathian novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.Zev Hunter was an elite warrior, a dark-blood dealer of death to Lycans who preyed on mankind. But he begins to question his past when he awakens in the sacred cave of warriors - and is soothed back to consciousness by the sensuously familiar voice of the woman who has haunted his fantasies for centuries: Branislava, member of the Dragonseeker clan.Now, with a blood-sworn vow of honor, mercy and endurance, and under the influence of a siren as bewitching as Branislava, Zev begins to wonder what his purpose is, what it means for the future of the Carpathians and what it is about his rebirth that he has to fear...INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT!
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Heart Strike
By Buchman, M. L.
DELTA FORCE: The deadliest elite counter-terrorism unit on the planet* A precision strike force* The most out-of-the-box thinkers in any military* Will die to get the mission doneSERGEANT RICHIE "Q" GOLDMAN: The smartest soldier on any teamSERGEANT MELISSA "THE CAT" MOORE: Newest on the team, determined to be the bestRescued from an icy mountaintop by a Delta operative, Melissa Moore has never met a challenge she can't conquer. Not only she will make Delta Force, she will be the best female warrior in The Unit, and woe to anyone who says otherwise. Technical wizard Richie Goldman is Bond's "Q" turned warrior. A genius about everything except women, he takes point on the team's most dangerous mission yet. When the Delta Force team goes undercover in the depths of the Colombian jungle, surviving attacks from every side requires that Richie and Melissa strike right at the heart of the matter...and come out with their own hearts intact."Action-packed mission scenes and passionate love story between the phenomenal lead characters, with romance equally as breathtaking as the action." -RT Book Reviews for Target Engaged, 4 stars
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Seduction's Shift
By Arthur, A.c.
Seduction's Shift A.C. Arthur They hide their true nature from the world—part man and part animal—sworn to defend the human race against the untamed beasts among them… She was his first love, his only love. But trying to rescue his beautiful Ary from captivity is one wild risk no man should take. Luckily, Nick Delgado is no ordinary man. His work in the urban jungle as a high-powered litigator has only fueled his ferocity, enflamed his passion—and sharpened his claws—to protect his mate. Ary is a born healer who has devoted her life to the tribe—and her heart to Nick. But when the fierce and sadistic Sabar turns his jaguar eyes upon her, Ary becomes the unwilling pawn in a deadly game of shifting alliances.
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Moonlight Scandals
By Armentrout, Jennifer L.
It takes a fearless woman to love the most scandalous man alive in New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout's breathtaking novelEven a ghost hunter like Rosie Herpin couldn't have foreseen the fateful meeting between two mourners that has brought her so intimately close to the notorious and seductive Devlin de Vincent. Everyone in New Orleans knows he's heir to a dark family curse that both frightens and enthralls. To the locals, Devlin is the devil. To Rosie, he's a man who's stoking her wildest fantasies. When a brutal attack on her friend is linked to the de Vincents, he becomes a mystery she may be risking her life to solve. Devlin knows what he wants from this sexy and adventurous woman. But what does Rosie want from him? It's a question that becomes more pressing - and more dangerous - when he suspects her of prying into the shadows of his past.
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Demon Hunting in a Dive Bar
By George, Lexi
Rebekah "Beck" Damian runs a demonoid bar where everyone's welcome - even a reformed flesheater who's strictly vegetarian, a musical ghost who's looking for a piano bar, and a feline harbinger of doom named Wampus Kitty who's scaring the customers. So when a big strapping demon-hunter walks into the bar, Beck knows it's not the end of the world. She'll treat him like any other customer. If only she could. Conall Dalvahni is the toughest, meanest, sexiest demon-hunter Beck's ever seen - and she's finding it hard to hide her attraction. As far as Conall's concerned, the feeling is mutual. But how can he trust a beautiful half-demon babe like Beck - when her demonic friends have the perfect weapon to destroy every hunter on earth?
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The Knave of Hearts
By Boyle, Elizabeth
Unti Elizabeth Boyle #20 by Elizabeth Boyle has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
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The Trouble With Vampires
By Sands, Lynsay
Irresistible desire and thrilling suspense combine in this electrifying new Argeneau novel from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands.For close to three thousand years the imposing, impossibly handsome Santo Notte has fought in armies across the world and battled his own, more personal enemies. Of all the places he might expect to encounter his life mate, a quiet corner of upstate New York doesn't seem likely. But as soon as he makes contact with history professor Petronella Stone, while hunting down a suspected rogue immortal, he knows that she will be the greatest adventure of his eternal life.He expects her to be surprised, confused, even overwhelmed. What he doesn't expect is that Pet has a secret history of her own. There's no mistaking the mind-blowing, mutual pleasure they share. But as Pet struggles to protect her nephew from a danger lurking too close to home, Santo realizes there's another threat to her safety - him. And claiming their passionate future will be impossible until he leaves his past behind, forever ...
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A Scot in the Dark
By Maclean, Sarah
Lonesome Lily turned Scandalous SirenMiss Lillian Hargrove has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn't hesitate . . . until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. With the painting now public, Lily has no choice but to turn to the one man who might save her from ruin.Highland Devil turned Halfhearted DukeThe Duke of Warnick loathes all things English, none more so than the aristocracy. It does not matter that the imposing Scotsman has inherited one of the most venerable dukedoms in Britain - he wants nothing to do with it, especially when he discovers that the unwanted title comes with a troublesome ward, one who is far too old and far too beautiful to be his problem.Tartan Comes to TownWarnick arrives in London with a single goal: get the chit married and see her become someone else's problem, then return to a normal, quiet life in Scotland. It's the perfect plan, until Lily declares she'll only marry for love . . . and the Scot finds that there is one thing in England he likes far too much . . .
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Hot Ice
By Adair, Cherry
Award-winning author Cherry Adair broke thrilling new ground with On Thin Ice–her stunning romantic suspense hardcover debut. Now Cherry’s turning up the temperature, amping up the action, and raising the degree of danger and desire to irresistibly hot new heights.Diamonds–jewels of every kind, in fact–are Taylor Kincaid’s best friends. The only thing she enjoys more is the challenge of stealing them, at which she excels like few others in the world. And specializing in plundering precious stones from wealthy international criminals just makes it all the more satisfying . . . and dangerously exciting. So for Taylor, there’s no resisting the double allure of snatching the elusive Blue Star diamonds–a prize she has pursued across three continents–from the South American stronghold of the murderous Morales terrorist organization.
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Neon Gods
By Robert, Katee
He was supposed to be a myth. But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell...he was, quite simply, mine.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hades and Persephone thats as sinful as it is sweet.*Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over far from the backstabbing politics of the Thirteen Houses. But all thats ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering citys dark facade.With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a devils bargain with a man she once believed a myth...a man who awakens her to a world she never knew existed.Hades has spent his life in the shadows, and he has no intention of stepping into the light. But when he finds that Persephone can offer a little slice of the revenge hes spent years craving, its all the excuse he needs to help her - for a price. Yet every breathless night spent tangled together has given Hades a taste for Persephone, and hell go to war with Olympus itself to keep her close..."Deliciously inventive...Red-hot." - Publishers Weekly STARRED"I get shivers just thinking of their interactions. SHIVERS." - Mimi Koehler for The Nerd DailyThe World of Dark Olympus:Neon Gods (Hades & Persephone) Electric Idol (Eros & Psyche) Wicked Beauty (Achilles & Patroclus & Helen) Radiant Sin (Apollo & Cassandra)
The Untouchable Earl
By Sandas, Amy
"Are you afraid?" "Yes," she replied in a soft voice. "But I love the way you frighten me."Lily Chadwick has spent her life playing by society's rules. But when an unscrupulous moneylender snatches her off the street and puts her up for auction at a pleasure house, she finds herself in the possession of a man who makes her breathless with terror and impossible yearning...Though the reclusive Earl of Harte claimed Lily with the highest bid, he hides a painful secret-one that has kept him from knowing the pleasure of a lover's touch. Even the barest brush of skin brings him physical pain, and he's spent his life keeping the world at arms' length. But there's something about Lily that maddens him, bewitches him, compels him.
Her Fierce Warrior
By Tyler, Paige
The woman tensed. As anger and fear ricocheted across her face, her eyes changed from red to green to brown in a dizzying display like nothing he'd ever seen.Every instinct in Angelo's body screamed at him to lunge for his weapon. Instead he set his feet for impact, blocking her slashing claws. Unbelievably, after a few moments of struggling, she went still, all the fight gone...Minka isn't sure she should trust the sexy Special Forces soldier who found her. Subjected to horrors, on the run from scientists set on locking her in a cage, Minka is terrified of the monster she's becoming...and somehow, Angelo is the only one who can calm the beast inside her and make her feel safe. But can she trust the way he makes her feel when she's not even sure she can trust herself?X-Ops Series:Her Perfect MateHer Lone WolfHer Secret AgentHer Wild HeroHer Fierce ProtectorPraise for Paige Tyler's X-Ops series:"This series gets better and better.
Angel in Armani
By Scott, Melanie
WILL A LOVE OF THE GAME Sara Charles is striking out on her own. With her dad out of commission, Charles Air has only one helicopter left--and only Sara to fly charters. With the family business in jeopardy, Sara needs all the clients she can get and the newest one is New York Saints team surgeon, Lucas Angelo. When an unexpected flirtation escalates into a night of pure blind passion, Sara is in agony over what she believes was extremely poor judgment on her part. She wants nothing more than to avoid Lucas. And keep her business her business. But she needs him--in more ways than one.LEAD TO A FIELD OF DREAMS?But there is a catch: Lucas also needs Sara. Spring training is upon him, and his schedule is madness. So he asks Sara to be his personal pilot.
The Bride Insists
By Ashford, Jane
Praise for Bride to Be The humor flows, the characters sparkle, and the enjoyment is abundant.Rendezvous She Thinks Shes Bought a Compliant Husband... Although Clare Greenough has inherited an unexpected fortune, her money is in the hands of a trustee until she marrieseveryone knows a woman is incapable of managing funds. What she needs is an easygoing husband, right away... Theyre Both in for a Shock She makes a deal with impetuous young James Boleigh, seventh baron Trehearth they will marry, Clare will get control of her money, and Jamie will get the funds he desperately needs to restore his lands. To stave off ruin, Jamie agrees, believing Clare will soon become a proper, submissive wife. But to expect a serene, passionless marriage was only their first mistake.
Lord of Fire and Ice
By Mason, Connie
A pagexturning emotional romance rich in historical details and plot twists xRT Book Reviews on Sins of the Highlander Stars His Duty is to Fulfill Her Every Desire Brandr the FarxTraveled has seen the world and a good many of the beautiful women in it His bed skills are the stuff of steamy legend his sword sings death and he can call up fire from thin air No one in a hundred years ever thought he could be enslaved through trickery and forced to wear the iron collar of a thrallxleast of all him Until All She Desires is Him Katla the Black isnt just called so for her dark silky hair His new mistress has a temper as fierce as a warriors and a heart as icy as the frozen North But inch by delicious inch Brandr means to make her melt
Dirty For Me
By Ashenden, Jackie
Ezekiel "Zee" Chase has a complicated past. Born into a family whose wealth grew from the seedy world of big-time crime, he ran away as a teenager and made a home for himself on the streets of Detroit. By day, the mechanic works at a local garage. But by night, he throws down with the best of them in Detroits gritty underground fighting scene. With all those muscles, hes never had trouble with women--until he meets one who challenges him to the greatest fight of his life. . .. Tamara Eliot is a hardworking corporate high-flyer who appreciates the finer things in life, from her expensive perfume to her designer handbags. More than anything, though, she likes to be in control--and when Zee explodes into her life, she feels anything but. Hes the definition of a bad boy: brash, fiery, and of course, irresistibly hot. And theres a darkness about him that keeps her coming back for more. As Zee takes Tamara deeper into a world she never knew existed, she just might prove to be the one opponent he wont be able to dominate--at least not without some pleasurable convincing . . . . Praise for Jackie Ashendens Mine to Take. "The sex is dirty-sweet, with a dark lick of dominance and the tantalizing potential of redemption." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. "Intriguingly dark and intensely compelling . . . sure to keep readers in suspense." --RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, Top Pick. "Ashenden twists and tortures her characters with impressive skill." --The Washington Post
The Fearless King
By Robert, Katee
From the New York Times bestselling author of Undercover Attraction comes a sexy convenience romance between the heir to a Texas oil company and the rugged, dangerous man who may be the only one who can help her out of deep family drama. Ultra-wealthy and super powerful, the King family is like royalty in Texas. But their secrets can be deadly.Fake boyfriend. Real danger.Journey King is an expert at managing the family business. But when her father returns to Houston hell-bent on making a play for the company, Journey will do anything to stop him, even if that means going to Frank Evans for help. Frank deals in information, the dirtier the better. Rugged and rock solid, he's by far her best ally - and also the most dangerous.Frank knows better than to get tangled up with the Kings. But something about Journey's rare vulnerability drags him deep into enemy territory... and into her darkest past. Pretending to be her boyfriend may be necessary for their plan to work, but Frank soon finds helping Journey is much more than just another job - and he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
Wild Ride
By Walker, Julie Ann
The hero we've all been waiting for... Ethan "Ozzie" SykesFormer Navy SEALUnderground operator for Black Knights Inc., the covert government defense firm disguised as a custom motorcycle shopIn a black-on-black international mission that went seriously sideways, Ozzie was badly injured -- now he's stuck at BKI headquarters in Chicago, champing at the bit to get out into the field again. To his disgust, he's tasked with distracting Chicago Tribune ace reporter Samantha Tate, who's been trying to dig up the dirt on BKI for years. Turns out Samantha's beauty, intelligence and sense of humor are a seriously big distraction, and Ozzie's losing his desire to keep her at bay.Ozzie's tired of hiding, and Samantha may be the best-and worst -- person to share his secrets with..."A nail-biter from start to finish". -- Publishers Weekly for Too Hard to Handle
Tempted by a Warrior
By Scott, Amanda
Lady Fiona, wed in haste, has never known marital peace. When last she'd seen her cruel husband Will, he'd struck her - and she has no memory of what she did next - only that she woke later alone in her bedchamber. Will has gone missing, and Fiona fears that in her rage and terror she might somehow have killed him. When her husband's cousin Sir Richard comes to search for Will, Fiona is touched by his warm nature. A knight and warrior, Richard is drawn to Fiona's brave manner, quickly seeing in her an equal measure of inner courage. Confessing that she fears having killed Will, Fiona accepts Richard's offer to help her. Pursuing together the mystery of Will's disappearance, they fall in love. Meanwhile the English are reinforcing their garrison in the Scottish Borderlands, putting Fiona, Richard, and Scotland in peril.
The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics
By Waite, Olivia
Her Lone Wolf
By Tyler, Paige
Nonstop action and hair-raising storytelling done well. This series gets better and better.-RT Book Reviews, 4 StarsLeaving him was Impossible...It took everything she had for FBI Special Agent Danica Beckett to walk away from the man she loved. But if she wants to save his life, she has to keep her distance. Now, with a killer on the loose and the stakes higher than ever before, the Department of Covert Ops is forcing these former lovers into an uneasy alliance...whether they like it or not.Seeing her again is even worseThe last thing Clayne Buchanan wants is to be shackled to the woman who broke his heart. She gets under his skin in a way no one ever has and makes him want things he has no right to anymore. All he has to do is suffer through this case and he can be free of her for good.
Crave the Night
By Adrian, Lara
With the acclaimed Midnight Breed series, New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian has written thrilling novels of electrifying romance and heart-pounding suspense - page-turners in which humans and vampires live tenuously side by side. In Crave the Night, Adrian brings the Breed and its world to the brink of war, where even the deepest passion can shatter into violence. Born and raised to be an emotionless killing machine, Nathan is one of the most lethal Breed vampires in existence. A key member of the Order - an elite group of warriors charged with protecting both mortals and vampires - Nathan executes each mission with flawless precision and a total lack of mercy. Now he must pursue a powerful, hidden enemy. But Nathan's hard discipline and training are no match for the fierce pull he feels toward a young woman he has no right to desire - a woman of wealth and high social standing who has long been promised to another Breed male, and who may also prove to be the key to rooting out Nathan's elusive quarry.
Surrender To The Highlander
By Brisbin, Terri
Torn between honor and desire...Innocent Margriet Gunnarsdottir carried a heavy secret. She faced a perilous journey to the wild and distant north of Scotland, and her safety lay in her adopted disguise--a nun's habit! But her only protector, a proud, rough-hewn Highlander, made her ache to share her crushing burden.Rurik Erengislsson had sworn to see her home and unharmed. A woman promised to the service of God should be shielded and honored--not desired! Yet Rurik was tempted beyond reason to make this beautiful waif his own.
It's Hard Out Here for a Duke
By Rodale, Maya
In the fourth novel of Maya Rodale's tantalizing series, a newly minted duke spends one night with his perfect woman...but can he win her for a lifetimeSome Mistakes ... When American-born James Cavendish arrives in London tomorrow, he'll become the Duke of Durham. Some might be ecstatic at the opportunity. Not James. He's a simple man, fond of simple pleasures. And right now, nothing could be more pleasurable than spending his last night of freedom with a beautiful stranger.Are Far Too Good ... One wild night, Meredith Green, companion to the dowager Duchess of Durham, said yes to a man she thought she'd never see again. Suddenly, they're living under the same roof, where Meredith is expected to teach James how to be a duke - while trying not to surrender to temptation a second time.To Be ForgottenFor a duke and a commoner, marriage would be pure scandal. Yet nothing has ever felt as right as having Meredith in his arms ... and in his bed. Soon he must choose - between a duty he never desired, and a woman he longs for, body and soul ...
Dark Blood
By Kenyon, Sherrilyn
The fates of a warrior reborn and a seductive Dragonseeker are irrevocably entwined in this thrilling Carpathian novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.Zev Hunter was an elite warrior, a dark-blood dealer of death to Lycans who preyed on mankind. But he begins to question his past when he awakens in the sacred cave of warriors - and is soothed back to consciousness by the sensuously familiar voice of the woman who has haunted his fantasies for centuries: Branislava, member of the Dragonseeker clan.Now, with a blood-sworn vow of honor, mercy and endurance, and under the influence of a siren as bewitching as Branislava, Zev begins to wonder what his purpose is, what it means for the future of the Carpathians and what it is about his rebirth that he has to fear...INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT!
Heart Strike
By Buchman, M. L.
DELTA FORCE: The deadliest elite counter-terrorism unit on the planet* A precision strike force* The most out-of-the-box thinkers in any military* Will die to get the mission doneSERGEANT RICHIE "Q" GOLDMAN: The smartest soldier on any teamSERGEANT MELISSA "THE CAT" MOORE: Newest on the team, determined to be the bestRescued from an icy mountaintop by a Delta operative, Melissa Moore has never met a challenge she can't conquer. Not only she will make Delta Force, she will be the best female warrior in The Unit, and woe to anyone who says otherwise. Technical wizard Richie Goldman is Bond's "Q" turned warrior. A genius about everything except women, he takes point on the team's most dangerous mission yet. When the Delta Force team goes undercover in the depths of the Colombian jungle, surviving attacks from every side requires that Richie and Melissa strike right at the heart of the matter...and come out with their own hearts intact."Action-packed mission scenes and passionate love story between the phenomenal lead characters, with romance equally as breathtaking as the action." -RT Book Reviews for Target Engaged, 4 stars
Seduction's Shift
By Arthur, A.c.
Seduction's Shift A.C. Arthur They hide their true nature from the world—part man and part animal—sworn to defend the human race against the untamed beasts among them… She was his first love, his only love. But trying to rescue his beautiful Ary from captivity is one wild risk no man should take. Luckily, Nick Delgado is no ordinary man. His work in the urban jungle as a high-powered litigator has only fueled his ferocity, enflamed his passion—and sharpened his claws—to protect his mate. Ary is a born healer who has devoted her life to the tribe—and her heart to Nick. But when the fierce and sadistic Sabar turns his jaguar eyes upon her, Ary becomes the unwilling pawn in a deadly game of shifting alliances.
Moonlight Scandals
By Armentrout, Jennifer L.
It takes a fearless woman to love the most scandalous man alive in New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout's breathtaking novelEven a ghost hunter like Rosie Herpin couldn't have foreseen the fateful meeting between two mourners that has brought her so intimately close to the notorious and seductive Devlin de Vincent. Everyone in New Orleans knows he's heir to a dark family curse that both frightens and enthralls. To the locals, Devlin is the devil. To Rosie, he's a man who's stoking her wildest fantasies. When a brutal attack on her friend is linked to the de Vincents, he becomes a mystery she may be risking her life to solve. Devlin knows what he wants from this sexy and adventurous woman. But what does Rosie want from him? It's a question that becomes more pressing - and more dangerous - when he suspects her of prying into the shadows of his past.
Demon Hunting in a Dive Bar
By George, Lexi
Rebekah "Beck" Damian runs a demonoid bar where everyone's welcome - even a reformed flesheater who's strictly vegetarian, a musical ghost who's looking for a piano bar, and a feline harbinger of doom named Wampus Kitty who's scaring the customers. So when a big strapping demon-hunter walks into the bar, Beck knows it's not the end of the world. She'll treat him like any other customer. If only she could. Conall Dalvahni is the toughest, meanest, sexiest demon-hunter Beck's ever seen - and she's finding it hard to hide her attraction. As far as Conall's concerned, the feeling is mutual. But how can he trust a beautiful half-demon babe like Beck - when her demonic friends have the perfect weapon to destroy every hunter on earth? .
The Knave of Hearts
By Boyle, Elizabeth
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The Trouble With Vampires
By Sands, Lynsay
Irresistible desire and thrilling suspense combine in this electrifying new Argeneau novel from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands.For close to three thousand years the imposing, impossibly handsome Santo Notte has fought in armies across the world and battled his own, more personal enemies. Of all the places he might expect to encounter his life mate, a quiet corner of upstate New York doesn't seem likely. But as soon as he makes contact with history professor Petronella Stone, while hunting down a suspected rogue immortal, he knows that she will be the greatest adventure of his eternal life.He expects her to be surprised, confused, even overwhelmed. What he doesn't expect is that Pet has a secret history of her own. There's no mistaking the mind-blowing, mutual pleasure they share. But as Pet struggles to protect her nephew from a danger lurking too close to home, Santo realizes there's another threat to her safety - him. And claiming their passionate future will be impossible until he leaves his past behind, forever ...
A Scot in the Dark
By Maclean, Sarah
Lonesome Lily turned Scandalous SirenMiss Lillian Hargrove has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs her to pose for a scandalous portrait, Lily doesn't hesitate . . . until the lying libertine leaves her in disgrace. With the painting now public, Lily has no choice but to turn to the one man who might save her from ruin.Highland Devil turned Halfhearted DukeThe Duke of Warnick loathes all things English, none more so than the aristocracy. It does not matter that the imposing Scotsman has inherited one of the most venerable dukedoms in Britain - he wants nothing to do with it, especially when he discovers that the unwanted title comes with a troublesome ward, one who is far too old and far too beautiful to be his problem.Tartan Comes to TownWarnick arrives in London with a single goal: get the chit married and see her become someone else's problem, then return to a normal, quiet life in Scotland. It's the perfect plan, until Lily declares she'll only marry for love . . . and the Scot finds that there is one thing in England he likes far too much . . .
Hot Ice
By Adair, Cherry
Award-winning author Cherry Adair broke thrilling new ground with On Thin Ice–her stunning romantic suspense hardcover debut. Now Cherry’s turning up the temperature, amping up the action, and raising the degree of danger and desire to irresistibly hot new heights.Diamonds–jewels of every kind, in fact–are Taylor Kincaid’s best friends. The only thing she enjoys more is the challenge of stealing them, at which she excels like few others in the world. And specializing in plundering precious stones from wealthy international criminals just makes it all the more satisfying . . . and dangerously exciting. So for Taylor, there’s no resisting the double allure of snatching the elusive Blue Star diamonds–a prize she has pursued across three continents–from the South American stronghold of the murderous Morales terrorist organization.
Neon Gods
By Robert, Katee
He was supposed to be a myth. But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell...he was, quite simply, mine.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hades and Persephone thats as sinful as it is sweet.*Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over far from the backstabbing politics of the Thirteen Houses. But all thats ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering citys dark facade.With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a devils bargain with a man she once believed a myth...a man who awakens her to a world she never knew existed.Hades has spent his life in the shadows, and he has no intention of stepping into the light. But when he finds that Persephone can offer a little slice of the revenge hes spent years craving, its all the excuse he needs to help her - for a price. Yet every breathless night spent tangled together has given Hades a taste for Persephone, and hell go to war with Olympus itself to keep her close..."Deliciously inventive...Red-hot." - Publishers Weekly STARRED"I get shivers just thinking of their interactions. SHIVERS." - Mimi Koehler for The Nerd DailyThe World of Dark Olympus:Neon Gods (Hades & Persephone) Electric Idol (Eros & Psyche) Wicked Beauty (Achilles & Patroclus & Helen) Radiant Sin (Apollo & Cassandra)