However, being kin to the "Devil of Sicily" has never been easy. It's cost him his mother, his humanity, and any chance of redemption. As an assassin, Vicente has seen his share of cruelty. But Grace Trellis his latest mark, is a totally different breed. She's no spoiled conceited little Daddy's girl. In fact, she's quite possibly the most perplexing woman Vicente has ever met. Her bravery and selflessness will remind Vicente what it is like to be truly human and teach him that one's humanity is never truly lost. Grace Trellis has always had a complicated relationship with her father. When she's kidnapped to pay his debts, however, matters take a dangerous turn. Her foreign kidnapper has eyes of steel and a heart of stone, but Grace sees something in him she's never encountered before: A kindred spirit. Together, can they defy the devil and heal their open wounds? Or is Vicente too far gone to let a bruised sparrow touch his hardened heart?

    Becoming an orphan twice over, she has no one and fills her lonely days living vicariously through the adventurous stories of love in the historical romance novels she adores. Little does she know that a trip to visit the Scandinavian lands once occupied by Vikings would catapult her back nearly one-thousand years in the past like a heroine in one of her favorite books. Thorin is the newest chieftain of his clan after the unexpected death of his eldest brother. Used to life as the baby brother, he's done nothing but chase skirts and glory in battle. Is he really ready to lead an entire village? And would anyone try to challenge his seat as the leader of the richest clan on Iceland? Just as Thorin attempts to find his way as the chieftain, a mysterious woman with skin of bronze and hair as dark as night is dragged before him. Now as his captive, her beauty sets his blood on fire. Her spirit challenges him at every turn. And his weakness for her threatens his precarious place as chieftain. Ellie's fear of losing those she loves, jealousy and danger lurking around every corner, and being from two different worlds could rip them apart. Will Ellie stay? Or will she be forced to return to her own time?  Find out in the sweeping time travel romance, Bound Through Time: Past. Warning: This novel contains adult content. 18+ only

    The only male role-model in Alfonzo's life is his beloved Uncle Al but even he can not curb the youth's rebellion or alter the course of Alfonzo's destiny. Alfonzo's fate was written the moment he emerged from the protection of his mother's womb. The blood of a faceless father runs deep in a son's veins and blue eyes are only part of a deadly legacy.When Uncle Al and his wife are brutally murdered the door to the past is sprung open. Lies, greed and a quest for power began on the shores of Italy reaches its bloody hand to New York's inner city to strike at a young man perched to inherit a mafia empire! A pulsating, adult drama packed with heat!Look for Volume II entitled: ASCENSION in this riveting series.

    Once there, far removed from anyone who would tease her about her dream of ballroom dancing, she signs up for lessons, providing the school can find her a partner. The school comes through in the form of handsome, sexy Jon Lindbergh, a recent transplant from Minnesota. Jon is as charming as he is agile on the dance floor, and Miranda soon finds that her romantic daydreams about falling in love in the arms of a handsome partner on the dance floor spilling over into real life. But Jon's family history of four generations of failed marriages has made a non-believer out of him. His primary interest seems to be hooking up with someone with whom to spend the bitterly cold North Dakota winter. Miranda doesn't believe in pursuing failure, and an even bigger obstacle is their learning they have the same employer--who instituted a strict no-dating rule in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. Jon feels that no one will be the wiser, since he works at corporate and she at the rehabilitation center. Miranda is not so sure. But with the magical sparks that pass between them every time they look at each other, and with an average high winter temperature in the single digits and frequent dips below zero, what's a girl to do?If she's Miranda, she does what comes naturally...and tries like hell to be the one to make a believer out of him...

    However, at hearing how close he'd come to losing his mother - his priorities, his plan shifted. Dr. Quinton Thaddeus Caine had saved his mother's life - for this deed, the young surgeon deserved the best that he could give in compensation. A gift - the best - a Fancy. To his reasoning, what better gift could one man offer another? Especially considering that the new doctor had arrived and settled in their small town off the Port end of Connecticut - with practically nothing. He would need help, in more ways than one - thus - the placing of Suga - his most valuable possession - her skills far exceeded many of those whom were purchased simply to fill ones bed. According to her master, she'd been taught to serve in many more ways... than that one - as her new owner, Quinton Caine would come to find out.

    I knew I loved her when we met in that biker bar two years ago. She blew me off then, but now she’s back and needs my help. I will do anything to show her she belongs with me. Even help her avenge her father’s death. If I can only get her to curb that attitude and listen, we’ll get along just fine. But, who said love was easy? She’s stubborn, independent and thinks she knows everything. I’m a surly bastard who enjoys the game more than she knows. It’s going to be fun taming LaRue.

     Janie Ross meets the hottest guy she’s ever seen in the Mississippi backwoods. When Burke Giraud notices the brown-skinned beauty, he has to have her. The only trouble is, they’re in the segregated South. Any contact between them is strictly forbidden. One explosive night of passion turns into an addiction. Love on the run isn’t what you’d expect... Sex, violence and suspense meet in this thrilling story so hot it’ll melt your kindle. This book has extra-steamy scenes not for the faint hearted.

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    Her life is all about control...her control. She owns her own business, her own condo, and conducts her relationships the same way she runs her business--by her rules. Any man that doesn't like it is welcome to leave.Alex Wolfe is the town of Refuge's only veterinarian. He's also a shape-shifter, and the Alpha of the Raven Pack. He's been waiting for the woman who can complete him, his one True Mate. Even though the odds of finding her are slim, he refuses to settle for second best. Once he finds her, he'll never let her go.Their worlds collide when Kiesha is snatched out of her nice, safe world and mysteriously teleported to a clearing in the woods outside of Refuge. She's out of her element and things are out of her control.Life just got a little bit more interesting...

    Lisa and Rich battled each other as kids, but as adults, they cannot ignore their attraction towards one another. Despite what family, society or their internal upbringing suggest. See how they must overcome their own internal issues, so that they can overcome others. ***BWWM***

    Lori was born a slave in North Carolina, yet by chance was raised alongside Daniel in a wealthy abolitionist household. The sudden death of Daniel’s mother catapults Lori back into bondage. Relegated to chattel on a rice plantation, Lori lives in constant fear under the tormenting scrutiny of Daniel’s wretched Aunt Lucinda. After Daniel fails to convince his relatives to free Lori, he is compelled to devise a daring escape. Although a life threatening endeavor for both of them, Lori’s freedom is priceless to Daniel, and he’s willing to pay such a price for her love.

    Unfortunately, he's also arrogant, excessively demanding, and far too sinfully handsome for his meek assistant to actually look in the eye. But as Milly has been reminding herself every single day for the past three years, she really needs this job. So she has no choice but to put up with the boss from hell and his exacting standards. But then she's given a terminal diagnosis. With only a few months left to live, Milly decides to make the most of the time she has left and puts in her two week's notice. Totally valid reason to quit, right? Apparently not for her sexy boss. The only thing more shocking than Iain's response to her resignation? The secret he's been hiding all along... WARNING: Theodora Taylor fans--do not one-click this book if you're not ready for a REAL Scottish alpha wolf who will have you cursing him one moment, and saying, "Oh, Iain!" the next. This hot romance has so much heart, it just might inspire you to hop on the next flight to Scotland and start searching for your very own "wolf in a kilt." Don't say we didn't warn you!

    Determined to free himself and his men, and clear his besmirched name, Caden does not count on the willful nature of his captor, Lady Gwendolyn Toustain, the daughter of the man who was once his father’s mortal enemy. After several attempts at escape, the lady orders him bound and chained to a wall in her chambers—where he will remain under her personal guard at all times and kept from conspiring with his men. While the lady's high-handedness infuriates him, Caden cannot deny that everything else about her drives him to distraction. Forced into close proximity with her, Caden soon finds it hard to remember his mission of escape. When Lady Gwendolyn of House Toustain first lays eyes on her prisoner, one thing about him is abundantly clear: Sir Caden of Daleraia is a dangerous man. Yet, she must show him no fear. The captured band of knights from Daleraia are her only clue in the mystery surrounding the disappearance of House Toustain’s sons, and it falls to Lady Gwen to seek justice. Is this kidnapping merely the ploy of mercenaries out for a ransom? Or has Sir Caden acted on the order of the High Lord of Daleraia and broken the peace? As she searches for the answers, she never expects the surge of passion that ignites between herself and her prisoner. The longer he remains in her clutches, the more Gwen realizes that though she has him chained, she is the one who has been captured. Book 1 in the Chained Trilogy

    

    Now she’s in his office asking for a business loan to help her brother. Instead of a loan, he’s willing to give her the money, but only if she resumes her role as his wife for the next two months. She reluctantly agrees, and she soon finds herself wishing their arrangement was permanent. But when she finds out about Leonardo’s betrayal, there may be no way for them to mend their broken marriage.