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Extreme Measures


Michele Ashman Bell - 2015
    She’s engaged to a wonderful man and anticipates a fresh start, free from her troubled past. Only one persistent obstacle remains: Margaret Lowell, her former mother-in-law. Margaret continues to be a demanding presence in Emma’s life, and her requests have become increasingly disconcerting. When Margaret asks Emma to accompany her on a sentimental journey to the family’s mountain cabin, the young woman reluctantly agrees. After all, her fiancé is out of town. No one will miss her. Emma could never have suspected the horror that awaits in the snow-bound cabin, for beneath Margaret Lowell’s elderly façade lies a sinister and terrifying nature—and a plot born of insanity. Alarmed by the dark plan that unfolds, Emma struggles to escape the isolated cabin in a chilling game of cat and mouse. As the danger escalates, and with little hope of rescue, Emma must engage in a battle of wills if she is to avoid becoming the final piece in Margaret’s twisted puzzle . . .

Revenge: The Complete Series


J.J. Knight - 2015
     This limited-time edition contains the FULL COLLECTION of Revenge books 1-5 as well as the Blue Shoes books 1-3, which follow the saga of our star-crossed couple, Jess and Dylan. The series will take you on an emotional roller coaster until, gasping for breath, you reach the satisfying conclusion! And you can read it non-stop in this DELUXE boxed set edition of 8 serial books!

Some Veil Did Fall


Kirsty Ferry - 2014
    But as soon as she puts on the beautiful Victorian dress and poses for a photograph, she becomes somebody quite different…From that moment on, Becky is overcome with visions and flashbacks from a life that isn’t her own – some disturbing and filled with fear.As she and Jon begin to unravel the tragic mystery behind her strange experiences, the natural affinity that they have for each other continues to grow and leads them to question … have they met somewhere before? Perhaps not in this life but in another?An exciting time-slip from this talented debut.

Shattered Lives


Bernardine Kennedy - 2008
    Years later and all grown up, Hannah, with her steady job and happy marriage, seems to have fallen on her feet. The same can't be said for Julie, however. First pregnant at fifteen, and now with three children from three different men and living with a serious drug addiction, she needs help. It's up to Hannah to step in, but in doing so she discovers, in the most devastating way, that her own life might not be so perfect after all...

Chasing Amanda


Melissa Foster - 2011
     One child murdered, another missing. Potentially lethal small town secrets revealed. Dealing with parenting, a mother's love, and trusting one's faith--CHASING AMANDA comes at you at breakneck speed and just a touch of the paranormal. *** Nine years ago, Molly Tanner witnessed a young girl's abduction in the busy city of Philadelphia, shifting her occasional clairvoyance into overdrive. Two days later, the girl's body was found, and Molly's life fell apart. Consumed by guilt for not acting upon her visions, and on the brink of losing her family, Molly escaped the torturous reminders in the city, fleeing to the safety of the close-knit rural community of Boyds, Maryland. Molly's life is back on track, her son has begun college, and she and her husband have finally rekindled their relationship. Their fresh start is shattered when a seven-year-old girl disappears from a local park near Molly's home. Unable to turn her back on another child and troubled by memories of the past, Molly sets out to find her, jeopardizing the marriage she'd fought so hard to hold together. While unearthing clues and struggling to decipher her visions, Molly discovers another side of Boyds, where the residents--and the land itself--hold potentially lethal secrets, and exposes another side of her husband, one that threatens to tear them apart. CHASING AMANDA has the emotional draw of a Jodi Picoult book, with the family drama and suspense of Lisa Scottoline.

Hollow City Coven: The Complete Series


Hazel Hunter - 2016
    Add a gorgeous escort, and she is completely out of her depth! Shayne Savatier knows he’s on a milk run, especially after he meets his beautiful charge. But when enemies attack her, everything changes. The mission turns deadly, passion intertwines with protection, and duty bonds hard with desire... Shadowed (Hollow City Coven #2) A frightful destination... A love that is destined... A fight to stay together... As Gillian and Shayne embark on the next step of their journey, it takes an unexpected turn. Aboard a ship with an eerie captain and strange first mate, their passionate new relationship is put to the test. But finally making landfall at the fabled Midnight Market only compounds their troubles! As Gillian searches desperately for the means to continue her quest, Shayne struggles to protect her. Though she’s pursued and seized at every turn, her own obsession is her undoing. In the Midnight Market there is only one law: everything is for sale. Everything! Trapped (Hollow City Coven #3) A lover from the past... A dream remembered... A sensual awakening... As Gillian approaches her goal, it only becomes more elusive. Near the legendary city of Tenebris, attackers in the remote wilderness of Cappadocia will stop at nothing to see her fail. Though she and Shayne have help, their new companion is a complication... As different from Shayne as could be, the mercurial Mathias is a breath of fresh air. Though he and Shayne have a history, he makes no excuses about his desire for Gillian. But for her part, Gillian senses more than just attraction. She and Mathias walk in footsteps that they’ve somehow trod before. But the strange déjà vu is not the worst part. Their dim memories mix with vivid dreams, and in those dreams she dies! Haunted (Hollow City Coven #4) An undead city... An ill-fated love... A nightmare relived... Wiccan researcher Gillian Granger can hardly believe she’s reached her life’s goal, but the accomplishment is tempered. The ancient city of Tenebris holds as many terrors as it does wonders. As she and Shayne wander its ghostly streets, Gillian must finally admit she’s been there before... But as the bond between her and Shayne grows ever deeper, they find that the city’s claim on him is just as strong. Though Gillian had once dreamed of finding the Hollow City, now she’ll do anything to escape! Remembered (Hollow City Coven #5) A distant time... Different lovers... The same end... The tragic past of Tenebris unfolds, as Galia, Mina, and Strayke enter the Hollow City as slaves. Though fate deals them one cruel blow after another, they manage to find solace in their love... But the Goddess of Tenebris has a different plan for Galia. Though destined for great things, Galia rebels with a daring plan. Only too late does she learn it will exact a terrible price! Reborn (Hollow City Coven #6) A place of death...A time for love...A passionate cycle turns... On their return to Göreme, Gillian and Shayne are finally reunited with Mathias. But it seems they’ve only returned to die at Templar hands! Luckily help arrives from the place they’d least expect it. But to Gillian’s horror, their rescue comes with a deadly cost!

Billionaire's Quarry Box Set (Billionaire's Quarry #1-8)


Michelle Love - 2016
     Billionaire’s Quarry - A Billionaire, Bad Boy, Romance Limited time, download this series for just 99c or Free with Kindle Unlimited Billionaire’s Quarry: The Prey Book One Mercy Noland is a twenty-six-year-old luxury spa manager with a couple of secrets she keeps from most people. She inherited her young niece and nephew after a car accident took their parents. Her life revolves around her job and her kids, and nothing else. Jude Hurst is thirty and a spoiled oil billionaire. Born into money, he’s never worked a day in his life...... Billionaire’s Quarry: Smoke Book Two Mercy accepts a breakfast date with Jude and gets a babysitter for her niece and nephew for the first part of the day, Jude has a plan to keep her with him all day and hopefully all night too. The way she acts about needing to go back home has him calming her down as they take a little ride on his boat..... Billionaire’s Quarry: Fire Book Three Mercy can’t believe Jude is actually arguing with her about the amount of time she has to spend with him. She finds herself confused by the man’s actions. Jude finds himself intrigued by Mercy and wants to really get to know her. Her reasons for not having time for him aren’t making any sense to him. He knows she’s hiding something. Jude’s parents’ anniversary party slipped his mind. Making a call to Mercy...... Billionaire’s Quarry: The Chase Book Four Mercy finds herself giving into Jude’s want for her as she wants him just as badly. Jude gets what he wants when he gets Mercy to tell her she belongs to him. The next morning proves to him she wasn’t being completely honest about that, though. He has to wait for Monday to get some time with...... Billionaire’s Quarry: Unexpected Brood Book Five Mercy’s niece comes down with a virus and a trip to the emergency room has Mercy being told that she’s taking on too much alone and that she needs to get some help. Mercy is nowhere near ready to let anyone into her little family’s lives yet....... Billionaire’s Quarry: Protective Urges Book Six Jude visits the daycare and gets to know Mercy’s nephew, Carter. He finds out everything she’s been hiding and gains a deeper understanding of the woman he’s in love with. When Mercy finds Jude at the daycare, holding her nephew on his lap, she’s beyond furious at him. She takes the kids and tells Jude to leave her alone forever....... Billionaire’s Quarry: Baiting The Trap Book Seven Mercy is determined to make a stable home for Carter and Mia. She decides with the destruction of the house they were living in she’ll take the children to the house she shared with her parents before the accident. Jude gets her to let him go with her and finds the once old but quiet neighborhood has turned rough and dangerous........ Billionaire’s Quarry: Reckless Pursuits Book Eight Mercy is livid when she hears Jude talking about how he’s hunted her and used all he could to make her his. Jude’s not about to let her get away from him and one car chase later changes everything. Mercy beats herself up for what’s happened as she waits with his family to see how things play out......

Serial Love, Healing Love, & Seeing Love: Saints Protection & Investigations Box Set


Maryann Jordan - 2017
    Pulling together like-minded men from the CIA, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, SEALs, and police, they were devoted to the missions that no one else wanted or could solve. When the Campus Killer strikes again, Jack’s team is tasked by the Governor to find the killer, using whatever means they can. While following the trail of the serial killer, he becomes entangled in the life of the beautiful woman living next to his property. Bethany Bridwell moved in with her grandmother to take over running Mountville Cabin Rentals. She had no time for the handsome, mysterious man living next door who continued to intrude into her life...and her thoughts. Jack battled his growing feelings for Bethany, worried his life would not allow for the white-picket-fence world she deserved. But he was unable to stay away. When the trail of the Campus Killer strikes close to home, can Jack protect Bethany long enough to give her what she needs? Healing Love: Cam Perez left his juvenile deliquent years behind to become an undercover detective and then accepted a job with Saints Protection & Investigations. When a friend’s sister, a Red Cross nurse, was kidnapped, Cam eagerly stepped up to take on the rescue mission. The right man for the job, he was focused on what needed to be done…until he lay eyes on her. And then not only saving her life but winning her heart became the new mission. Miriam Delaro had become discontent in her hospital job, so the chance to go to Mexico to work for the Red Cross when an earthquake struck was the perfect career change. Then she and three other nurses were kidnapped by a drug cartel, who needed their services to aid the cartel’s wounded. She tended the ill by day, but at night prayed for a deliverer, wondering if escape was possible. Then he came…disguised as a lowly, wounded worker. Their meeting was only the beginning. Having to escape the guards, travel by canoe in a storm, and cross miles of perilous Mexican cartel country to get to the ocean where the Saints could picked them up was their goal. Falling in love was their reward. Seeing Love: A man who searches for facts: A former SEAL, Bart Taggart’s career with Saints Protection & Investigations fills his need to take on any mission, see it to the end, and then enjoy his down time with his friends and easy women. A man who searches for facts has no room in his life for deceivers. His world is turned upside down, when assigned to assist the FBI in searching for a kidnapped boy, he is paired with a dark-haired beauty, unlike any woman he has met. A woman who with the gift of sight: Faith Romani, a psychologist and artist, works for the local police occasionally, using her special gift of sight. Tired of hiding her gift if it can be used for good, she strives for acceptance in a world of doubters. Sparks fly when the two are forced to spend a week close together as they race toward the deadline given by the kidnappers. Will Bart be able to put aside his prejudice to accept that not all truths can be explained? Will Faith be able to understand her visions in time to save the child? Will the two of them be able to forge a partnership…or possibly more? Seeing Love is a riveting novel that will hold you to the dynamic end! *****Due to mature scenes of a sexual nature and language some may consider crude, 18+ readers only!***** This is book s standalone, written in the Saints Series.

Holding on to Hurt


Charlotte Roth - 2017
    the day she gets the call every mother dreads: Your son has been shot and is in a coma.In the blink of an eye, Irene’s life is shattered into a million pieces.What follows is a story about a mother and her struggle to keep, not only her son but eventually also her marriage and herself alive. On Irene's journey through grief, denial, and anger, she discovers more about the events of that tragic day, the boy who shot her son and then took his own life, and the husband she thought she knew and could trust. An emotional and heart-gripping story, Holding on to Hurt, is a novel about family, trust, grief, and a mother’s unconditional love. “If you love emotional reads and if you dare to open up your heart, you’ve come to the right place.

Alpha Bear Princes Box Set


Lily Cahill - 2016
    And an evil lurking in the shadows is determined to keep it that way. Destiny is calling the princes back to the throne, but not until they win the heart of their mate.*************************This box set includes all four books of the Alpha Bear Princes series plus exclusive bonus content available nowhere else.Alpha Bear Princes 1: Prince Hudson Billionaire bear shifter Hudson Royce has learned to keep women at arms-length. He’s been used before, and protecting his privacy is a top priority. Besides, he’s too busy running one of the most powerful corporations in Chicago to waste his time on real relationships. But when a chance encounter with a bold, curvaceous stranger has him believing in fated love, he’ll stop at nothing to make her his. Ballsy businesswoman Kay Hennessy wasn’t sure she’d ever set foot back in Chicago after her ex cheated on her and broke her heart. When she finally revives her courage, she returns to the city only to be courted by the man who once devastated her. Chase wants her back, and she’s ready to consider his proposal until she meets a sexy billionaire who may have a few extra talents she didn’t even know were possible. Little do either of them know that Hudson is really a shifter prince who can’t take the throne without a mate. And an opposing clan will do anything to keep him away … even if it means killing the person he loves most.Alpha Bear Princes 2: Prince Samuel Billionaire architect Samuel Ryan has hidden the fact that he’s a bear shifter his whole life—especially from women. Now he’s building a second home near Mt. Hood where he can get away from his busy career and shift anytime he wants. When he meets his new, voluptuous construction supplier, he knows she’s his mate immediately. But will she accept him if she learns the truth? Most men think of Francesca “Frankie” Thompson as buddy, not a woman. And Frankie has a hard time not thinking of herself the same way. She’s a curvy, down-to-earth girl who’s happy running her family’s building supply business, and doesn’t expect much more from life. But when Sam shows up and sees her in a whole new light, Frankie suddenly finds herself wanting more from the sexy stranger … and hoping it’s not all a cruel joke. But unbeknownst to them both, Sam is actually a shifter prince who can’t take the throne without a mate. And someone wants very much to prevent that from happening. The easiest way? Make sure his mate wants nothing to do with him. Alpha Bear Princes 3: Prince Elliott Bad boy film producer Elliott Regan has left a pile of broken hearts behind him almost as big as his billionaire inheritance. Now his playboy behavior has landed him in low-budget movie hell with a new, inexperienced director. Except for the woodsy setting that’ll let him shift into his bear form easier than in LA, he’s sure it’ll be his worst nightmare. But the moment he sees his stunning, curvy mate, he knows all his old ways are behind him. As both a minority and a first-time film director, Laila Marks knows she can’t waste her one shot to make it in Hollywood. And the last thing she needs is a bear shifter on her set. Laila grew up around shifters and knows all about bossy alpha bears - and what can happen when a good bear goes bad. But Elliott is persistent … and sexy as hell. She might change her mind if Elliott can prove himself trustworthy. There’s only one problem. Elliott has no idea he’s a shifter prince who can’t take the throne without a mate. And someone lurking in the shadows is bent on making sure he never does … by destroying his credibility with Laila. Alpha Bear Princes 4: Prince Maxwell Ex-Navy SEAL and billionaire bear shifter Maxwell Rex just discovered he’s a prince. Not only that, he’s next in line for the shifter throne. The problem is, he doesn’t want it. His mother, the Empress, sent him away when he was just a kid, and he has no loyalty to her or the crown. When Maxwell spots his mate, all he wants is to make a life with Annika off the grid and never think about his royal ancestry ever again. Polar bear shifter Annika Zoltag couldn’t choose the clan she was born into. Youngest daughter of the man who’s hunting the lost princes, she’s being used as his pawn to steal the throne in exchange for her freedom. But she never expected that her father’s plan might work. When Maxwell bonds to her as his mate, she’ll have to choose between finally winning her independence from the Zoltag clan, or risking her life to save Maxwell. Annika may be the only person who can convince Maxwell to take his rightful place on the throne. But with her father close at their heels, the two will soon discover that love can be a very powerful weaponEach of the sexy books in the Alpha Bear Princes series includes a fated love story with a happily-ever-after; curvy, smart BBW heroines; and steamy billionaire heroes with heart-melting powers. (WARNING: These naughty princes might just melt your Kindle too!)

Fatal Impulse


Lori L. Robinett - 2014
    He’s a successful pillar of the community. She is a beautiful young wife devoted to him. From the outside, their life appears perfect. But on the inside, she is constantly on edge, trying to keep him happy so she won’t suffer scathing words that hurt just as much as the occasional sharp blow from him. Then she snaps. In the blink of an eye, she becomes a widow and finds herself inextricably entwined in the web of lies he wove in the months before his death. When a blackmailer threatens to expose her as a murderer, she must piece together her husband’s life to find the key to her own freedom. Fatal Impulse is the first in an intriguing new series, where each widow faces challenges that threaten to destroy her just as she begins to find her strength.

Escape to the Country


Sheila Norton - 2017
    Working as a receptionist in a London vets, Sam is living far from her idea of a simple life. She’s always broke, rents a tiny flat, and is constantly arguing with her boyfriend. But the worst part is that her career is going nowhere. She wants to be a vet, but the most contact time with the animals she has is a quick hello when she books in their next appointment.Something’s got to give, so when her parents suggest visiting her Nana Peggy in a small quiet picturesque village, she agrees, thinking a bit of R&R could do her good. But rest and relaxation may not be the order of the day. Poor Nana Peggy’s lovely dog Rufus is unwell, and Sam can’t help but grow fond of him. With the help of Joe the local vet, a charming yet strangely distant man, Sam sets out on looking after him, despite her London life trying to call her back…Note: this is part one of a four part serialised novel. The full length paperback will be available in June.

Defensive Tactics


Steve Westover - 2010
    Even when Jimmy, a friend from his past, unexpectedly ends up on his couch, Paul has no worries. But when arresting a corrupt judge puts his girlfriend's life in danger, Paul and Jimmy will do anything to save her. How far will Paul go to protect the ones he loves? Filled with suspense and action, Defensive Tactics shows just how much the bonds of friendship can endure.

Wolf Shield Investigations: A Paranormal Romance Boxset


Dee Bridgnorth - 2019
    It seems Kara is intent on making sure he fails to protect her from the faceless threat looming over the family’s East Hampton home. Long-held family secrets threaten to end lives while Jace falls deeper and deeper under the spell of the beautiful, brave girl he’s been tasked with protecting. But falling in love means taking the risk of revealing the reason why he and his team have been in hiding ever since their return from war. PART II Serenity Starr’s life in the Hollywood Hills is the stuff of dreams. She’s made millions from her popular videos and endorsements, she rubs elbows with celebrities on the regular, and now she has the chance to break into acting with a role in a big-budget movie. The last thing she needs is a stalker intent on destroying everything she’s built. Braxton is hardly impressed with Serenity when they meet—especially since taking her case means cutting short a much-needed vacation. Before long, though, her work ethic and the down-to-earth personality she hides from her fans begin to win him over, while her beauty drives his wolf wild. Just in time for her stalker to turn murderous. PART III Marnie’s life has taken a strange turn, to put it mildly. Overnight, she’s gone from CEO of a small but successful company to the victim of an assassination attempt. She would not be the first person from her company to die—in fact, she’s lost two employees in as many weeks to strange accidents. She was supposed to be next. Why? She doesn’t know, but she suspects it has to do with the top-secret project her company took on for a government-based group. A group with ties to the people who’ve kept Wolf Shield’s agents in hiding for years. PART IV Zane can’t understand why this heartless killer is in their midst, not even when she offers information on the shadowy figures for whom she carried out missions. It’s not until both their lives are in danger that he understands the rules of the game have completely changed. Now, rather than putting up with this insufferable murderer, he’s tasked with keeping her alive—and soon, it becomes more than professional duty driving him to do so. PART V When Logan founded Wolf Shield Investigations, it was with his pack in mind, the men who were turned into wolf shifters thanks to a top-secret experiment on wounded soldiers. Over the years, he’s built his business into something to be proud of—especially when it comes to protecting the confidential information in the company’s network. It only took one intrepid hacker to ruin everything. A hacker who’s been testing the group’s abilities for months, going so far as to plant files for them to find. When this thorn in his side reaches out for a meeting, Logan has no choice but to accept and finally come face-to-face with his nemesis… who happens to be a charming, clever young woman who reminds him of his horrid past.

Game of Life


Belle Brooks
    She inflicted pain on another, and now, more than a decade later, she's going to pay. The only problem is she can't remember what it is she's done to find herself caught in this cat and mouse game that's been played twelve times before . . . a game nobody has ever come out of alive. Can Morgan be the first to survive this game of life?Can she outrun nature, the darkness, a fire and a vengeful hunter?Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf?You should be!Lose your mind. Live the fear. Fight with these characters as they battle until the very end. Hold your breath as you start, and finish, the story of a lifetime. Characters so real—you'll feel like you're playing the game with them. Plot twists so unexpected—you won't be able to stop reading. And an ending so powerful ... you'll never forget it. ~ A standalone novel by international bestselling author Belle Brooks.Also available in a FIVE-part novella series.