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William Massa - 2014
A great way to connect in a wired, increasingly busy world, but do you really know who hides behind the smiling pictures? The flirtatious text messages? What if the person on the other end of the dating profile isn’t quite what they appear to be… WHAT IF THEY AREN'T EVEN ALIVE?Mark found her photo on a popular dating app that was all the rage. Her name was Akasha, and she was beautiful. Seductive. Irresistible. She wrote that she was looking for friendship. Love. A real connection.But Akasha is concealing a horrible secret. Now Mark must solve a terrifying mystery if he is to save those he loves the most and survive a dangerous obsession.
To Serve and Protect
Rain Harlow - 2018
Ben is everything I could want in a man. But I locked up my heart and threw away the key a long time ago. Now, he’s assigned to guard me during my prosecution of a violent criminal. Will his disarming charm and intense blue eyes finally force me to go after what I never thought I could want again? Ben She held me at arm’s length, but something in her eyes drew me closer. Was it possible that she understood my pain? When the man she was prosecuting threatened her, My instincts went into overdrive. No one messes with what’s mine. And that’s what Liz is. Mine.
The Quarterback's Secret Baby
Ava Walsh - 2016
Mine alone... Lindsay Williams still remembers her one passionate night with her best friend’s brother. She’d been in love with him for as long as she could remember... But she was left with a big surprise after Ethan Taylor left town: She was pregnant with his baby. For years, Lindsay kept the identity of her child’s father a secret. She put her plans on hold to raise her baby, allowing Ethan the freedom to live his dream. When Lindsay learns that her best friend is coming to town to get married, she’s thrown into panic. How will she keep her daughter a secret? And how can she admit to her best friend that she slept with her older brother? Ethan never forgot the day Lindsay gave him her most precious gift. Years later and miles away, she still haunts his dreams. Lindsay is the only woman he has ever had profound feelings for. The only appeal of going home for his sister’s wedding is seeing Lindsay again. She may not want anything to do with a notorious playboy, but he’s willing to try his luck. When they meet, the passion between them is more intense than ever. Ethan realizes that he has fallen for Lindsay. But, will he be able to forgive her when he discovers her secret? NOTE: This book includes 5 bonus stories! AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a 17,000 word stand-alone story with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers! Story contains mature themes and language and is intended for 18+ readers only.
ALL ACTION THRILLER BOXSET: THREE MURRAY MCDONALD STANDALONE THRILLERS
Murray McDonald - 2016
Over 600 five star reviews. America's Trust Critical Error Traitor AMERICA'S TRUST When ex-CIA analyst Tom Butler stumbles across evidence of a conspiracy that will destroy America as a free nation, he must do whatever he can before it's too late. Not knowing who he can trust, Butler has to resort to extreme measures to reveal the true nature of America's Trust. As he nears his goal, America is plunged into crisis. A war everyone thought would happen fifty years earlier, suddenly and inexplicably, raises its head. With the world's armies bracing themselves for a battle nobody could see coming and America on the brink of annihilation, Butler realizes the scale of the conspiracy was far beyond even his worst nightmare... CRITICAL ERROR When top CIA operative Sam Baker rescues a kidnapped CNN reporter and her cameraman from the hands of Palestinian terrorists, he uncovers a plan to devastate Israel. Unable to stop the attack in time, Israel is rocked to the core as over 4,000 of its youngest and most vulnerable citizens are slaughtered. Four years later, retired and enjoying a new life, his own family is slaughtered in a bungled attempt on his life. Dealing with his would-be killers, Sam sends a warning to his brother, Senator Charles Baker, a presidential front-runner, that he too is about to be assassinated. Sam's hunch is right and thanks to the quick actions of a Secret Service agent, the Senator is saved. Sam is left with no choice but to leave his new life and revisit a life he had left far behind. After the devastating attack on its children, Israel's leaders unleash an old and top secret plan in retaliation - 'Project Ararat'. Rebecca Cohen, mother of one of the slaughtered six-year-olds and ex-Mossad assassin begs to be allowed to help in whatever way she can. With vengeance driving her on, Rebecca uncovers an even greater risk to her country and to America. The terrorists have managed to secure five nuclear weapons and plan to strike Israel and America As Sam and Rebecca unravel the truth, their paths weave perilously together and they become unwitting pawns as their governments are more deeply embroiled in events than anyone would have thought possible. As the nuclear deadline looms, we find out just what happens when you push a country too far... TRAITOR The greatest manhunt in the history of the United States is launched as one of its own turns against it in a devastating and truly shocking attack. One of its most trusted and capable agents is revealed to be one of the most deceitful and traitorous men ever to have lived. The scale of his deceit and hatred for his country is unveiled to the world as he promises a reign of terror that will destroy America. Sparing no expense or resource, the American intelligence community, law enforcement agencies and military might are unleashed to catch a man they spent twenty years training to be one of their very best. The race across the globe intensifies as the deadline of the attack looms and the full extent of the Traitor's plans are pieced together. America, as a nation, is facing its greatest threat to its survival since the height of the cold war and the menace of nuclear holocaust. Only this time, the enemy is going to die trying...
Moonscape: First Contact SF Thriller (Mark Noble Adventures Book 1)
Tony Harmsworth - 2019
But what if something lay dormant in the dust, waiting to be found? In 2028, Mark Noble is conducting a survey of a moon crater. The entity secretly grabs a ride back to Moonbase on Mark’s buggy. Once in the habitat, it begins to infect the crew. They find themselves in a frightening, helter-skelter adventure with only two possible outcomes: losing or saving the Earth. Moonscape is the latest hard science fiction story from Tony Harmsworth, a First Contact specialist who writes in the style of the old masters. If you like fast-paced adventure, fraught with the additional dangers found in space, then Tony’s latest tale has been written especially for you. Buy the page-turning horror/SF world of Moonscape today!
Pleasing Him (The Silent Havoc MC)
Heather West - 2017
It started off as the only way to survive. It never should have grown from there. But how could I say no? He was impossible to resist. Now, things have gone too far… and I’m about to be married to a very bad man. I never thought it could happen to me. My ex was always sweet and loving… until he wasn’t. The first time he exploded, he swore it would never happen again. Time revealed that that was a huge lie. Luckily, I got out of there before something truly terrible happened. But he wasn’t happy to see me go… In fact, he’s coming after me. With nowhere else to run, I turn to the only man who can protect me. A biker. Not just any biker, though – the new president of the Silent Havoc MC. He’s as tough as they come. Scarred, tatted, and with piercing eyes that drill right to the core of me. He’s got darkness in his past that he refuses to disclose. I should stay away – he’s almost as bad as the man on my trail. But before I know it, he’s swallowed me whole… And all I can do is beg for more. It’s wrong, I know. But God, it feels so right. It feels like I was born to please him. PLEASING HIM is a full-length standalone bad boy heist baby romance. Comes with additional bonus content. All sex occurs between consenting adults.
Out of Reach
Elizabeth McGregor - 2015
She has a job as a local newspaper reporter, a flat above an antiques shop in a village by the sea, and a close group of friends. But one day her carefully erected existence collapses when tragedy explodes back into her life. Ten years ago Kate’s eight-week-old baby, Jamie, was stolen. The loss destroyed her marriage and still haunts her dreams with guilt and longing. And now letters have started arriving on her doormat, anonymous letters that read, ‘I know where he is…’ Tragedy strikes again when her colleague and close friend, Maggie, is found, dead. Kate is torn between running once again or finding out who sent the letters so she can finally have some answers. She enlists the help of Johnathon Reeve, a psychiatrist, to help her work through her issues. He seems to be exactly what she needs – someone who listens, understands, and is willing to help. Kate soon comes to the realisation that she must put her fear to one side and find the truth behind her son’s disappearance. Even if the child will always remain just Out of Reach... Praise for Eliazabeth McGregor ‘Compulsive and claustrophobic … the writing embroiled me … and, like a pit-bull terrier, refused to let go. Just when it seemed the suspense had peaked, McGregor turned the ratchet another notch and forced me to read on … made me turn pages with an eagerness that defied sleep’ – Val McDermid, Manchester Evening News ‘Without doubt the most unputdownable psychological thriller I have come across for a long time’
The Lady
Elizabeth McGregor is the pen name of Elizabeth Cooke. She also writes under the name Holly Fox and has had over a hundred stories and serials published in the UK and abroad. She has worked for both magazines and radio, and currently writes a weekly column for the Dorchester Guardian. She lives in Dorset with her husband, her daughter and the world’s most laid-back golden retriever.
Second Sight
Toryn Chapman - 2016
There's just one problem – it's not déjà vu. This discovery leads to tragic consequences and Mackenzie's once-perfect life falls apart, until he encounters a mysterious woman with a secret of her own. From glittering Hong Kong to outback Australia and the underbelly of Tokyo, Mackenzie finds himself caught up in a world of conspiracies and organized crime, and an unrelenting pursuit where fate is always one step ahead. "A fantastic, stylish, fast-paced read" "Hooked since the first chapter" "Something at the turn of every page or around every corner. Highly recommend this book, do yourself a favor and get lost in it for a while"
Thistles (Pistils, Book 1)
Kate McNeil - 2018
But I'm not allowed to put that on my resume, so..." Unceremoniously dragged back to U.S. soil, disgraced spy Vivian Carmichael was forced to leave it all behind...a bulletproof cover, a promising career, and a man she loved enough to protect no matter the cost. The only family she's ever known is waiting to put her back together again, but will anything ever be enough to keep someone with such a unique skillset satisfied for long? It's a waiting game until the day that first opportunity finds her, with the second not far behind... This introductory novella to the Pistils series will leave you wondering: what's next for an ex-spy who didn't retire voluntarily? Is it truly what it appears to be on the surface...and how long will it really last? For the reader: please note that Thistles is an introductory novella to the series, not a full-length novel. The novella is just over 60% of the book itself, and as a bonus, the first four chapters of the next novel, Pistils, make up the remainder.
The 3rd Cycle of the Betrayed Series Collection
Carolyn McCray - 2014
We also recommend you read the 1st & 2nd cycles first, however this new cycle is stand alone if necessary.
StormFront
begins the 3rd cycle of the Betrayed series and trust us, we've saved the best for last!Overview:From Noah to the Anti-Christ, Brandt and Rebecca are solving some of history's greatest religious mysteries! Along with Davidson, Bunny and of course Lopez, they are on a rollercoaster thrill ride across the globe!Currently included in the collection are...
Collision
- the prequel short story to the 3rd Cycle of the Betrayed Series
StormFront
- the 1st full-length novel of the series
Rivalry
- The bridge short story between StormFront and Heresy
Heresy
- The 2nd full-length novel of the series
Clash
- the bridge short story between Heresy and Foretold
Foretold
- the final book of the 3rd cycle trilogy
Collateral
- the "wrap-up" short story to the 3rd cycleMore praise for the 3rd cycle of the Betrayed series..."I love the fact that Carolyn McCray incorporates family background into the story line. Her books are never stale, the flow along like a fast moving river. They have all the emotions rolling through them too; love and laughter, fear and trepidation, as well as a religious element added in for good measure too...This fast paced novel has Brandt, Rebecca and the team moving all over the world including Cyprus, Vienna, Iran and Jordan just to name a few that won't spoil the story....If you love intrigue, comedy, romance, terror and with a religious overtone then look no further than reading StormFront, you won't be disappointed.
American Goth
Cyn Mackley - 2016
Trinity’s ready to lace up her Doc Marten boots to be a church lady and bake pies for the county fair, but is her hometown ready to welcome her back? With some help from her old friend Deputy Bobby Grace, she tries to solve the mystery of her Grandfather’s death and track down just who has been hell-bent on ruining her reputation. What she finds out could get her killed. You can take the girl out of the country, put red streaks in her hair, and dress her all in black, but you can’t take the country out of the girl. Pitchfork in hand, this American Goth is ready to find a killer, save the farm, win a blue ribbon for jam, and just maybe snag herself a good ole country boy.
Hot Woman Wanted
Tia Siren - 2017
So why shouldn’t I? I post the ‘Hot Woman Wanted’ ad. And then the trouble starts. Natalie Ransom is the hottest girl on the internet. I’m thinking about pulling back her dark hair made for grabbing. And devouring those full lips created for pleasure. I’ve gotta get her to go on a date with me. There’s just one problem. We haven’t even met - and she already hates me. This Billionaire Opposites Attract Romance is a short stand-alone story. It’s the story about Winston, a spin-off to Hot Man Wanted, my latest Amazon best-seller. xx Tia Tia Siren. Spoil the bad girl in you.
Wild Desires: Book 1
Natalie Wild - 2014
Alyssa’s suppressed sexual desire has been set loose by her adventurous yoga instructor. Can she control herself and hold on to her perfect relationship with the perfect man? Uptight and in control at all times, Alyssa decides to try yoga to help her to relax. Her partner, Jonathan, certainly isn’t interested in relieving the tension. However, Alyssa hadn’t banked on her open minded instructor, Jill, stirring something within her that will turn her perfect life upside down. Confronting both her own and Jonathan’s sexual fantasies while fending off the questions about marriage and status from the company wives; Alyssa realizes that letting go once in a while can create opportunities as well as problems. This ebook contains very hot and explicit descriptions of romantic activity. Only mature readers should download this book.
True Identity
Amanda Mackey - 2017
I can’t remember my name, where I come from, or how I ended up in the hospital with a bullet wound to my chest. When I think back, searching for a memory, all I see is a big black hole of nothing. But I recall her voice…the sweet, angelic sound that reached out to me through the coffin of black, pulling me back to the light. I might not know anything about my past, my life, my identity—but the moment I opened my eyes and stared straight into hers, I knew I wanted her. I knew there was no way in hell I would let her go. Now I need to piece back together the missing fragments of my life so I can figure out where she fits into it—or if she fits into it at all. The only problem is if your past is buried beneath a shroud of darkness, you have no idea when it might come back to haunt you.
Wilde & Reckless (Leverage & Love Series Book 1)
Grey Huffington - 2018
Her story plays out the same each day with caring for her sickly son being top priority. The lack of insurance has her up to the neck in medical bills, which encourages to Wilde to pursue a life outside of the one she’d imagined for each of them. Some nights are wild. Others are reckless. But, the night that she encounters Jhalil Hanover, mayor of the city, Wilde falls victim to both.