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Betrayal (The Englishman #2)
David Gilman - 2022
The new high-octane international thriller from David Gilman.Someone's trying to start a war. And Raglan's just walked into the kill zone.It has been many years since Dan Raglan served in the French Foreign Legion, but the bonds forged in adversity are unbreakable and when one of his comrades calls for help, Raglan is duty-bound to answer.An ex-legionnaire, now an intelligence officer at the Pentagon, disappears. He leaves only this message: should he ever go missing, contact Raglan. But Raglan's not the only one looking for the missing man. From the backstreets of Marseilles, Raglan finds himself following a trail of death that will lead him to Florida, to the camaraderie of a Vietnam vet in Washington D.C., and into the heart of a bitter battle in the upper echelons of the US intelligence community.Pursued by both the CIA and a rogue female FBI agent, Raglan's search will place him in the cross hairs of an altogether more lethal organisation. Tracking his old comrade, he finds himself in the midst of deadly conspiracy, and on a journey to a fatal confrontation deep in the Honduran rainforest.
The Room on the Second Floor
T.A. Williams - 2014
So when he discovers an irresistibly devilish ancient royal decree he’s determined to put it to good use. After all, opening the country’s only legal brothel right under his best friend’s nose is just the latest in a list of tricks he’s pulled – and he always comes out on top!But the further Douglas gets into the oldest profession, the more he realises what a complicated game it is to play. And when an attempted murder wreaks havoc on Toplingham Manor, he wonders if he might just have made the biggest mistake of his life…
Breaking Chaos (EMP Disaster Book 3)
Grace Hamilton - 2021
But Melanie’s group isn’t the only one who wants it. A militia who are determined to capture Nate take over her base of operations, forcing Melanie, her family, and her friends to flee into the unforgiving wasteland.Beyond the walls, the outside world continues to spiral into darkness. With enemies on their trail, Melanie’s only hope for survival is to keep moving… or sacrifice Nate for the good of the group. After all, they can’t run forever, and she can’t deny that caring for Nate is slowing them down…Hunted and on the run, the threat of sickness and injury hangs over their heads. Their journey will take them through savage territory, populated by desperate people who will do anything to survive. If her ragtag group can’t find a new shelter, tragedy will claim them all.But when a team member goes missing, Melanie is forced to make a choice: keep moving forward, or risk it all to make a stand…
Boy 23
Jim Carrington - 2015
He can't see The Screen, he can't hear The Voice. Boy 23 is alone.One dark night, Boy 23 is thrown in the back of the van and driven out of My Place - the only home he has ever known. He is abandoned in a forest with a rucksack containing the bare essentials for survival. Before the van drives away, a voice tells him he must run as far as he can. His life depends on it. Boy 23 has never known another human. Boy 23 has never even been outside. So who is he? Why do people want to kill him? And more to the point, who is the voice that wants to save him?A hugely fast-paced dystopian page-turner which by the end will leave you in a state of shock. For fans of Chaos Walking and Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror.
Boss Me
Claire Adams - 2018
They hated each other’s guts growing up and stayed away from one another as they grew older. Stella was too stuck up for Christian, and Christian was too lazy for Stella. But, when the death of their parents forces them to come together for the reading of the will, their relationship gets even more tense. Stella’s father leaves the family company to Christian, and her world begins to fall apart. But, what happens when Christian admits he needs help? What happens when this man stands up to run the company? What happens when Stella Harte slowly lets in the one person she’s pushed away all her life?
Remembering Anita Cobby: The Case, the Husband, the Aftermath – 30 Years On
Mark Morri - 2016
Five men were caught and, amid unprecedented scenes, jailed for life. For young reporter Mark Morri, the case was a baptism of fire. Told to 'find the husband', he despaired: Cobby had changed his name and disappeared. But the Daily Mirror found him, and Morri's interviews sent newspaper sales soaring. For nearly thirty years, Morri and Cobby kept in touch. In this book, John finally opens up, recounting how he and Anita fell in love, travelled the world, suffered the pain of her miscarriage, and how he still believes today that they are soulmates. He also explains why they were apart at the time of the murder. Weaving in chilling material from the autopsy police files, and interviews with the detectives who hunted down the killers, Mark Morri explores the ripple effects of the murder that still shocks a nation.
Accidentally His
Sienna Ciles - 2017
One restaurant One little town. A not so perfect place for a new start. At least it was, until I almost killed the one hot guy in town in an accident. Now Joshua Jackson, the hot rich country boy, has made me an offer I can't refuse. Be his for a day as repayment for the damages I caused. Accidentally His is a country billionaire romance with hotter and steadier content than a Texas summer.
The Bird that Sang in Color
Grace Mattioli - 2021
However, he remains single, childless, and subsists in cramped apartments. She harbors guilt for her supposed failure until she discovers a sketch-book he’d made of his life, which prompts her own journey to live authentically.While this textured story combines serious issues such as alcoholism, death, and family conflict, it’s balanced with wit and humor and is filled with endearing, unforgettable characters. The story spans decades, beginning in 1970 and ending in the present. Readers will be immersed in this tale as it poses an intriguing question: “What pictures will you have of yourself by the end of your life?”“hugely moving, beautifully rendered, and brilliant,” Lidia Yucknavitch
The Final Siren
Nicki Edwards - 2020
But after a devastating career-ending injury, he's faced with returning to the small town of Glengarrick to figure out what comes next.Georgina Purcell always wanted to leave Glengarrick, but ten years after Jed left town taking a secret with him and breaking her heart in the process, she's still stuck wondering what her future holds.When Jed walks back into her life acting like nothing has changed, sparks fly. But their feelings for one another can't change Jed's painful secret...that Georgie might be the reason for his retirement from the game he loves.Will the lure of a new opportunity within the AFL be too much for Jed to walk away from? Or can he leave it all behind for a chance of happiness with Georgie?
The Sheikh's Surprise Bride (Matchmaking the Sheikhs of Al-Fatha Book 2)
Leslie North - 2021
Kept by the Woodsman: An ex-MMA Fighter Mountain Man Romance
Ambrielle Kirk - 2018
She didn’t listen. She belongs to me now.
My name is Saul. Also known as The Silencer. I’ve beaten men bloody with my f*#king fists to make a living. That’s all behind me now. Or at least that’s what I thought. Who would’ve guessed that the woman who came to my mountains and disrupted my life would be my salvation? She says she wants my story but I’m going to give her so much more. I’m going to give her a night she’ll never forget. I never believed in fairy tales, and I damn sure have never let my guard down for anyone. But this curvy little vixen has tested my limits. My past was paved with my bare hands—my fists. My future is on this mountain—with her. Author's Note: Kept by the Woodsman is a mountain man contemporary romance novel of 41,000 words. Expect off-the-charts steam and over-the-top insta-lust that leads into an intense love story. No cliffhangers with a sweet HEA. Read instantly in KU!
After Sundown
Suzanne Brandyn - 2018
It's also about small town gossip and a sexy Jackaroo, who turns out to be much more than a man on horseback. Blurb: After the death of her husband, Ebony Burrows follows through on her dream to move to a property they'd purchased some years back at Hope Creek, near Whispers Gully. When she arrives, she is warned to lock up after sundown. Ebony isn't into superstitions or small-town gossip until Mr Handsomeness, the next-door neighbour, and the recent caretaker, introduces himself as Tyler Hanson. He repeats the warning she had from the real estate agent when she picked up the keys. Hope Creek is not a safe place for a woman to live alone, and she must lock up after sundown. Her suspicions are aroused when Tyler becomes an annoying neighbour. Ebony discovers a murder-suicide happened in the woolshed at Hope Creek five years ago and she thinks she's made a rash decision. Worse still, whoever is responsible for the unnerving incidents about her house is targeting her and not the community of Whispers Creek. Ebony doesn't know who to trust. Are two of the most wanted criminals in Australia responsible? Does someone else have a vendetta against her? Or perhaps it's the stranger who knocks on her door after sundown.
The Man Next Door
Mia Madison - 2017
There’s a hot man in need of a cold drink.” Constance I never thought one small drink could be the start of something big. The man next door is sexy, gorgeous and obviously older, but I am done with little boys. I’m ready for a real man. Besides, a little summer fling would do me some good. Unfortunately, my heart seems to have other plans. But Ander isn’t just any other guy and before I know it, I’ve fallen in love with him. “No way a girl like her is sweet on a guy like me.” Ander Coming home wasn’t easy. Things have changed but I know it’s where I am meant to be and all it took was a swift boot to my ass in the form of a friend getting sick. Picking things back up is harder than I thought. Luckily, my new neighbor seems intent on easing me back into life in Chicago. Sexy, sweet, funny… too young for a rough, half-way dead guy like me. But damn if I can stay away from her. Especially when she shows up with a cold glass of lemonade, dressed like an all-American girl. Not to mention all the little things she does that drive me crazy. I shouldn’t be surprised. After all, she’s my friend’s daughter and exactly like him. ***A steamy tale of forbidden love that has to find a way. Read this standalone novella quickly and enjoy the wild ride and happy ever after before your Kindle melts. No cheating.***
Target Deck (A Breed Thriller Book 3)
Cameron Curtis - 2021
Only Breed can destroy it.Late in 1974, six Green Berets were sent into China on a desperate mission. They were called the Black Sheep. Compromised, the mission failed. The men fled through a bat cave and barely escaped with their lives.Fifty years later, assassins are killing the Black Sheep one by one. Their leader, Sam Crockett, was a close friend of Breed's father. When Crockett goes missing, Breed sets out to find the vet, and thwart the assassins sent to kill him.Breed finds Crockett and learns the horrifying secret of the bat cave. Anya Stein, of the CIA, sends Breed on a mission tailor-made for a man of his lethal qualifications. The only problem—it could be his last.Target Deck—Book Three in the stunning Breed action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper, and Jack Carr.
The Billionaire's Command: 1 (The Submissive Series)
Ann King - 2016
She's struggling to stay in college, pay her bills, and help her father keep their family home from foreclosure.But then gorgeous billionaire tech god and nightclub owner Julius Knights steps into the picture and her breath is stolen, her life is instantly flipped upside down.The chemistry is explosive between them. Cleo's never met a man who could rock her world in so many exotic ways. She comes alive when she is with him. Tormented by mixed emotions, Julius thrills her and yet mystifies her at the same time.To complicate matters, a dark secret threatens to destroy their erotic relationship...Will she stay or will she leave?