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Lair
Carl Stubblefield - 2020
An impregnable fortress. Step up or be stepped on.Gus is a Henchman separated from his friends at his new job, a Henchman on an orbiting space base. He's happy with the gig, and has no real delusions of grandeur. Well… small delusions, but he’s seen all too often what happens to minions that get too uppity around their Supervillain bosses.His father had pulled a few strings and landed him a Henchman position in hopes he could make something of himself. Before he's barely gotten used to the job, Gus narrowly escapes the base's destruction and is chucked at the planet below. The only reason he survived the fall was a damaged escape pod and the activation of his own latent powers. Marooned on a deserted island and yet somehow being hunted, Gus needs to step up and become the master of his own story.Gus is a Henchman, some would now say a Villain, so there’s no chance of a Hero coming to his rescue.
One Last Time: A Billionaire Romance (The Ironwood Billionaire Series Book 4)
Ellie Danes - 2018
The place I had dreamed of building a life, until it all fell apart. Too many bad dates to count. A broken engagement. A job I don’t love.And how do I celebrate? Being stood up by a blind date. And then he showed up. The hot stranger that rescued my night. I’d take his pity, and so much more. Declan Erikson is all that’s on my mind, but everything I don’t need. Tall, dark, handsome and rich with a heart of gold. I thought I had made up my mind, But I’m finding it growing harder to make the right decision. Especially, when he’s promised to give it all to me. One Last Time is a standalone billionaire romance and is Book 4 of The Ironwood Billionaire Series.
The Dysfunctional Affair
Hadena James - 2013
The security company that she owns is being sued, her mother is coming to visit for a week, and some unpleasant realities about her "charity" work are about to surface. She thought this was as bad as it could get, but she was wrong-dead wrong. Someone believes she knows a secret - a secret worth killing for. With assassins tracking her every move, Nadine wishes the only thing she had to worry about was her mother pestering her to settle down with her suspected live-in boyfriend, Zeke, but she can't think about the future when the present might end with her death.
Claimed By The Alpha Wolf (Firefighter Wolves Shifters Book 3)
Brittany White - 2020
I’m not just a firefighter. I’m also the newly appointed Alpha of the Shadowbrook wolf-shifter pack. But that isn’t the only thing that’s changed. I’ve partnered with Grace. The sexy police officer in search of missing children. She knows it’s best to accept my help. But Grace is smart. She also knows that I can’t keep my hands off of her. Well, neither can she. She won’t admit it, but we’re meant to be. I want to claim her as my mate. Mark her as mine. Grace may not be a shifter, but her past is as dark as mine. And her future uncertain. Her protection is my responsibility. And her heart? She’ll hand it to me sooner or later. Note: Adults Only. This is the third book of firefighter wolves shifter series with a HEA and no cliff-hangers. Fans of Terry Bolryder, Zoe Chant, Harmony Raines and T.S. Joyce may like this shapeshifter series.
EMP Aftermath: EMP Survival in a Powerless World Boxset
Robert J. Walker - 2021
With his trusty dog in tow, he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his grandchildren from a perilous fate.EMP No PowerAn EMP explodes over Washington DC and the world comes to screeching halt. As society falls into dismay, Harper Murphy, a skilled army quartermaster/single mother, charges headlong into the escalating chaos to save the only thing she holds dear: her son. In a world rife with chaos, how far would a mother go to protect her family?
Bend The Law 1
Levi Fuller - 2020
Defending a criminal is easy for Attorney Luke.Never lost a case in years, Attorney Luke finds himself in the most challenging case ever.He doesn’t want to take the case, but he doesn’t seem to have a choice.This is not a regular case, all the evidence is against the defendant.Most importantly Luke believes she is innocent.He has to be prepared for the worst…Luke is great at his job.Can Luke defend her against the strongest evidence?Will Luke be able to prove her innocence?This legal thriller will take you for a ride through the courtroom, and leave you with unexpected twists and turns.
Rocket Repo (Reassembly, #1)
C.P. James - 2021
Together, they built the only ship capable of bringing Eli home. But on the eve of their departure, it disappears. Their quest to find it exposes a conspiracy to destroy all life in the universe — a plan they can't stop without their one-of-a-kind ship.For years, Geddy didn't need anything or anyone but a custom-made blaster and a couple fingers of Old Earth whisky. But since triggering the industrial accident that forced the evacuation of Earth 2, he's only had Eli for company. A daring escape off-planet lands him aboard a creaky salvage trawler with a plucky crew and the galaxy's worst business model.But stalwart friends are better than any weapon. With the help of Eli, his oddball crew, and their trusty trawler, Geddy must traverse the cosmos in order to track down his ship and save the universe. Each thrilling, hilarious new adventure brings them closer to the truth but ever farther from a decent steak.If you like solid sci-fi with a generous dose of wit, the scale of Guardians of the Galaxy, and the offbeat alien characters of Men In Black and The Orville, you'll devour Rocket Repo: Book 1 of Reassembly.
The Accident
Evelyn White - 2020
Unfortunately for her, her injuries require ongoing medical care at home.Jason strives to give the best possible care to his patients, but he’s assigned to care for Linda, their undeniable chemistry makes it difficult to not cross the line. Soon what begins as a little help in the shower pushes the boundaries of their doctor-patient relationship and leads them in an unexpected direction.When Linda’s mother drops by to check on her, the situation takes a dangerous turn—one that may reveal a secret that could change everything.Find out what happens when a beautiful and helpless accident victim welcomes a handsome doctor into her world and unknowingly invites trouble!
Oasis
Dima Zales - 2016
It's meant to be a paradise, a place where we are all content. Vulgarity, violence, insanity, and other ills are but a distant memory, and even death no longer plagues us.I was once content too, but now I'm different. Now I hear a voice in my head, and she tells me things no imaginary friend should know. Her name is Phoe, and she is my delusion.Or is she?Note: This book contains some strong language. We felt it was important for the censorship theme of the novel. If such words offend you, you might not enjoy this book.
Blazing Trouble
Jenna St. James - 2019
James.When Trinity Falls' Most Eligible Bachelor, fireman Caleb Travers, strikes a bargain with reporter Katherine "Kat" O'Malley, neither one is prepared for the sparks that fly. Now if only they could convince their grandmothers--long-time rivals--to butt out of their fake relationship. Between two black eyes, a gang shootout with real weapons, and a jealous ex-girlfriend, Katherine O'Malley sets out to prove she's badass enough to nab Trinity Falls' Most Eligible Bachelor. Not like he's going to need much convincing...pact or no pact. But when Kat is faced with having to risk her heart and go all-in with Caleb, will she be able to take that leap of faith? Or will she decide, instead, to walk away and let her heart crash and burn?
Avalon
Mindee Arnett - 2014
The agencies that govern the Confederation are as corrupt as the crime bosses who patrol it, and power is held by anyone with enough greed and ruthlessness to claim it. That power is derived from one thing: metatech, the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light.Jeth Seagrave and his crew of teenage mercenaries have survived in this world by stealing unsecured metatech, and they're damn good at it. Jeth doesn't care about the politics or the law; all he cares about is earning enough money to buy back his parents' ship, Avalon, from his crime-boss employer and getting himself and his sister, Lizzie, the heck out of Dodge. But when Jeth finds himself in possession of information that both the crime bosses and the government are willing to kill for, he is going to have to ask himself how far he'll go to get the freedom he's wanted for so long.
The Chatterbox Killer
Ian Patterson - 2019
I was on the edge of my seat, anticipating what was to come. So many delicious plot twists kept me on my toes.""I couldn't put it down...kept me wondering what next."
It's a slow Monday at Manhattan's Midtown North Precinct when NYPD Detective Dexter Fortune takes the call. Recently returned to duty, Fortune is willing enough to be amused by what he believes to be a crank caller. But after listening to the man describe how he killed two women with a third victim awaiting discovery, Fortune soon realizes this call is no joke.Reunited with his partner, Detective Gabriella Fernandez, the pair race to apprehend a devious serial killer intent on adding to his body count. But to catch this killer, Fortune and Fernandez must uncover secrets long buried in the past. With the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the City watching and the media treating the killer dubbed "The Chatterbox" like a celebrity, the detectives become caught-up in a game of catch-me-if-you-can with a killer promising more victims.Taunted by late-night phone calls from The Chatterbox, a sleep-deprived Fortune is seduced by the killer into making it personal. A killer who delights in manipulating and deceiving Fortune into drawing false and dangerous conclusions.Finally, convinced of the man's identity and with his superiors unwilling to act, Fortune defies authority to force The Chatterbox into the open. In doing so, he comes face-to-face with a predator he realizes, too late, he has seriously underestimated.Desperate to save the people he cares for and loves, Fortune is lured into a violent confrontation that could leave him, The Chatterbox, or both men dead.And for The Chatterbox? This suits him just fine.
If you love Connelly, Kellerman, Baldacci, and J.D. Robb, you'll love Ian Patterson. With plenty of twists and turns, THE CHATTERBOX KILLER is BOOK I in a new, fast-paced Serial Killer Thriller Series featuring NYPD Homicide Detectives Dexter Fortune and Gabriella Fernandez. Buy THE CHATTERBOX KILLER today and enjoy these other page-turning Ian Patterson suspense thrillers available now on Amazon.com: AVENGING ANGEL and THE GIRL IN THE GLASS TOWER.
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The Broken Road
K.S. Ruff - 2014
When I kiss you for the first time, you’re going to want that kiss more than your next breath.” Montana girl Kristine Stone was strong enough to break out of an abusive marriage, but is she strong enough for the road that lies ahead? For the first time in her life, Kristine finds she has some control over her life. Haunted by her ex-husband and a newly acquired stalker, she leaves Montana to work in the U.S. Senate. Kristine issues a moratorium on dating. This hardly deters Kadyn Rand, the Air Force Captain who threatens to tear down every wall she’s ever built. Still, someone from her dark past refuses to be ignored, and Kristine finds herself in yet another fight for her life. Tall, dark, and determined are the words that best describe Kadyn Rand. He is too stoic to be swept away by much of anything, but a vulnerable woman from Montana manages to do just that when she finds herself alone and in danger in DC. Kadyn is intelligent, resourceful, and a fiercely devoted friend. His sense of humor runs on the sarcastic side. He’s also the kind of guy who likes to keep people guessing about what’s going on inside his head, which is why he makes a conscious effort not to smile. That is until he meets Kristine Stone. Her missteps regularly get a smile out of him. Her moratorium on dating intrigues him, while her vulnerability calls to his protective side. Kadyn tries to earn Kristine’s love and her trust but soon learns it will take much more than that to save her from her past.
Enormity
Nick Milligan - 2013
When a deep space mission goes awry, he crashes on an alien planet. Jack discovers that his new world is inhabited by a race of humans that have evolved in parallel to those on Earth. He picks up a guitar and performs the most wondrous rock songs of his home planet. The Beatles. Neil Young. Leonard Cohen. Bob Dylan. Superstardom beckons as audiences around the globe revere Jack and his apparent songwriting abilities. He basks in the boundless glow of a hedonistic dream world. But Jack soon learns that his lie will have sinister consequences.This remarkable debut novel, released in three parts by renowned Australian entertainment journalist Nick Milligan, is a thrilling ride through a nightmarish, darkly comical and highly original tale that combines elements of horror, science fiction, music industry satire and erotica. Enormity will weave a dark magic over you – even beyond its shocking conclusion.
Sold To The Alpha Bear
Maia Starr - 2019
All she wants is a fresh start in the town on Salem. The nasty rumours about strange shape shifting men and kidnappings of young women don’t phase her. That is until the night of the full moon takes an unexpected turn when she’s taken by a howling wolf only to be sold off…
Kyle is the new alpha bear in town and needs a mate to keep him sane, even if that means buying her from a sleazy Alpha Wolf. Kyle is blown away when he sees Tiffany, desperate to claim every ounce of her inside out, yearning to take her straight to his cosy den. She is exactly the mate he’s been searching for and the type of women to anchor him down. There’s only one problem, she wants nothing to do with him…
But Kyle isn’t the only Alpha interested in Tiffany. He can smell a pack of wolves surrounding his bear territory fast approaching his new mate. Kyle’s roaring bear within comes out raging as he will do whatever it takes to protect his new mate. No one gets in the way of a bear and his mate, especially not a pack of wolves. Can Kyle protect his new mate and earn her trust or will everything come crashing down?
Note: Adults Only!