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The World of The Gateway (The Gateway Trackers Books 3 & 4) (The World of The Gateway Boxset)
E.E. Holmes - 2018
The World of the Gateway: Boxset 3 (The Gateway Trackers Books 3-4) includes Awakening of the Seer and Portraits of the Forsaken, the second two books in E.E. Holmes’ captivating follow-up paranormal series that obsessed readers have described as “unputdownable” and “spellbinding”. If you love paranormal fiction at its spookiest, with plenty of action and suspense, along with a tough and independent heroine you’ll want to stand up and cheer for, you will fall in love with this best-selling series… but proceed with caution: you’ll be up all night reading! Awakening of the Seer: She can already see the dead...but is she starting to see the future? Spurred by the injustices that nearly destroyed their family, Jess and Hannah Ballard are preparing to win back a seat on the powerful Durupinen Council. The odds are stacked against them, but that’s never stopped them before. But as Hannah faces the harsh realities of political intrigue, Jess must face a frightening new reality of her own. Portraits of the Forsaken: Something sinister is drawing restless spirits to a tiny old museum, luring them with a promise of salvation it cannot deliver upon. Meanwhile, Durupinen are being brutally attacked, and their gifts are being twisted with a Casting too terrible to comprehend. Can Jess discover the connection between the two mysteries before she—or someone she loves—becomes the next victim?
Last Call
James Scott Bell - 2020
In fact, its normally ruddy tones had disappeared. Now there was a dull grayness to the skin. His lips were the color of old plums.Which was when the first chill winds of disquiet blew inside her. "Pinky?"Nothing.She grabbed his jaw. His face was cold to the touch. She turned his head from side to side. And then Keely Delmonico-the former Rachel Fisk of Bismarck, North Dakota-backed away from the bed and tried to catch her breath.For call girl Keely Delmonico, having a client die was a new one. Now she has to avoid the cops and all their nasty questions. She manages to get out of the fancy hotel free and clear. But lurking in the shadows is another danger, a deadly one-a killer who is determined to make Keely's next step her last call. From "one of the top authors in the crowded suspense genre" comes a taut novel of murder and mystery set in Los Angeles and the bright lights of pre-pandemic Las Vegas.Rated PG-13: The material in the book would have been acceptable in a 1960s cop show like Mannix or Mod Squad or Hawaii Five-O.
Home Fires
W.L. Ripley - 2020
Morgan’s return home fans the embers of his first love, Pam Mitchell, whose family members are the most likely suspects in the murder of Burnell. In the Tradition of Wyatt Storme and Cole Springer, W.L. Ripley scores again with neo-gunslinger, Jake Morgan, a young razor-sharp investigator who burns with passion and his singular moral code.
By the Light of His Lantern: A Novel
Abe Moss - 2019
Disoriented, he blinks his eyes, rubs them for good measure, but the result is the same. The sky is as black as the beach below it. In this place, the sun and moon and stars are long dead. But the darkness, full of eyes and teeth, is very much alive. Others like him say it’s a curse. Someone he knows has sentenced him to an eternity here, and now Lewis must ask himself if it’s an eternity he deserves. Guided only by his own hands, hunted by otherworldly forces, it’s up to him to scour the darkness of his past in search of his own redemption. Only the truth will light the way.
Never - The Complete Series
Winter Renshaw - 2015
His name was Wilder, and his profile was blank – just a sexy picture of a man who promised every wicked intention of a one-night stand. The agreement was simple. One night. No last names. But the second their bodies melded together in the sheets of their posh Manhattan hotel room, there was no denying they fit together like two pieces of a broken puzzle. There’s just one problem… Addison unknowingly swiped right on the one man she wasn’t supposed to be with – her new stepbrother. All it takes is one bite of forbidden fruit to become addicted, but being with him has major consequences for their entire family. And if anyone found out about them, the career she worked so hard to build would crumble to the ground. But Wilder Van Cleef doesn’t care about the possibility of a scandal. He wants her, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes. Never Is a Promise Country music god Beau Mason has just announced his retirement from the business at age 30, and I’ve just scored the interview of a lifetime. My network is flying me to Kentucky for his final interview, and at his request, I’ll be spending a few days with him at his ranch. I should be thrilled. But I’m not. Beau and I have a history, and I haven’t seen him since he obliterated my heart at the tender age of eighteen. I don’t think I can do this. I don’t think I can see him again. But I don’t have a choice. My career – my promotion – my dignity. Everything rests on this one interview with the man who turns me into liquid desire and corded steel resentment all at the same time. It’s just a few days, right? What’s the worst that could happen? Never Say Never I believe in soul mates but I never wanted to fall in love with mine. Two men want my heart. One is everything I want. The other is everything I need. One makes me feel safe. The other makes me feel terrified and wonderful all at the same time. Both of them have secrets. But to be fair, so do I.
Alphas In Suits (25 Book Box Set)
Kelly Favor - 2016
Especially when it comes to the women they are obsessed with. This stunning box set contains 25 books by top romance authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestseller, Kelly Favor. Inside you’ll find lots of steam, lots of drama, and men that will stop at nothing to keep the women they love. And guaranteed HEAs, no cliffhangers! Contained in this edition of Alphas in Suits: BOSS ME (THE COMPLETE SERIES) by Eva Grayson CUFFED (THE COMPLETE SERIES) by Eva Grayson THE BILLIONAIRE’S FAKE FIANCE (THE COMPLETE SERIES) by Ella London THE BILLIONAIRE’S OFFER (THE COMPLETE SERIES) by Ella London THE DEBT (THE COMPLETE SERIES) by Kelly Favor
Tales of the Gemsmith - Green
Jared Mandani - 2018
Fresh out of College, he managed to open his shop to sell his creations and get a toehold in the business. But like most people who start out in life, the beginnings were rough and he had to struggle. Still, he wouldn’t want it any other way. One evening, while he’s busy in his workshop, three men in balaclavas break in and he’s violently assaulted. That burglary will leave him crippled and traumatized. And after weeks of rehabilitation, he will finally have to accept that he’ll never again be able to use his fingers with enough dexterity to pursue this meticulous occupation. Dean is devastated. What will he do with himself now? In the unit where he’s treated, a glimmer of hope will emerge when he’ll be introduced to a virtual world that erases your limitations and where no dream is big or wild enough. He will join Aldaron as a Mage Artificer and he will soon discover that, by drawing from his real life skills, he can progress through the levels much faster. Going from one adventure to the other, Mage Winters will meet legendary players and formidable foes. But right when he thinks he’s found a new purpose, he will learn of the ominous danger that threatens everything he’s come to cherish, and that his peculiar skills might be the only hope to save them all. This is Dean’s story. These are the Tales of the Gemsmith.
Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon - Reviewed
J.T. Salrich - 2014
Salrich.Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon is finally here! After waiting for 5 years, fans of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander series" can finally return to the characters they know and love. Written In My Own Heart's Blood picks up where "An Echo In The Bone" left off and gets right into the action. If you’d like to enhance your experience while reading Written In My Own Heart's Blood then this book review and study guide is perfect for you! Yes, in Written In My Own Heart's Blood, Diana Gabaldon once again takes us on an action packed roller coaster ride that you’re sure to enjoy. Follow along with Jamie, Claire, Roger, Buck, Brianna, Jem, Mandy and all the rest as Diana Gabaldon weaves their stories through the past and present and all over the world. When you read Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon - Reviewed you will get a deeper understanding of the characters and plot found in the original book, Written In My Own Heart's Blood as well as the themes and symbolism included in the novel. You also get a detailed chapter by chapter breakdown and analysis of the events as they unfold along with a glossary of the important characters and terms used in the original book. Just in case that’s not enough for you I’ve also included a list of possible study questions (book club discussions topics) and quotes from the book that I found interesting. Wrapping it all up is a discussion of the critical reviews for Written In My Own Heart's Blood as well as my overall opinion of the book. Plus much more! Whether you’re reading this for a book club, school report, or just want to catch up with your favorite characters and find out what happens before diving into the full length book, you can use this book review and study guide to get most out of your experience reading Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon.
Simply Dragons Anthology
Bonnie Burrows - 2016
However, when she stumbles into the middle of a shifter turf war she finds she is about to be caught in the cross-hairs...
That is until she meets the impossibly handsome dragon shifter, Nick. Handsome and with a body to die for, Daisy feels like she is in love at first sight. From the looks of it, it seems Nick might feel the same way!
Only thing is, Nick's stubborn brother Damien wants a piece of Daisy too...
Will Daisy be able to choose? Or will she have to be SHARED by the dragons?
Amira Rain - Sold To The Dragons (SOLD #1)
In a dystopian future, fertile women are so hard to come by that they are now bought and sold for huge sums of money across the world. You could say that women are the new currency...
Curvy Kira Southerly is one of the few remaining fertile women left on the planet and she has resigned herself to the fate of being SOLD!
However, she had no idea she would end up being sold to two young and handsome bachelors named Blake and Steven. They are both dragon shifters and they are intent on mating with her and producing a baby as soon as possible!
With not enough fertile women to go around the brothers have no choice but to share the curvy beauty among themselves. Something that allows Kira to fulfill her every sexual fantasy....
Being sold to dragons should not be this much fun, should it?
Ellie Valentina - Unleashing His Dragon
When Margo headed to Tennessee to research dragon lore she had no idea just how much she was going to discover. It was there that she met a mysterious, yet charming man, named Vincent, who seemingly knows all there is to know about dragons!
Unknown to Margo, Vincent is a dragon himself and he has taken a huge liking to her. Something Vincent previously thought was impossible!
As the two of them find themselves drawn closer to each other, the community of Tennessee find themselves, up in arms at the prospect of a dragon loving a human female! With the knives out, Vincent has to choose between protecting the woman he loves and remaining loyal to his dragon people. Something that is going to be much easier said than done...
Serena Rose - Dragon's Arranged Mate
Is it possible to love a stranger?
King Caside had lived the perfect life. As the latest in a long line of dragon shifters to rule County Cork, he had just been given the ultimate blessing, a MATE!
Anabelle was perfect in his eyes and the instant connection they felt for each other, showed that love at first sight, was definitely real. His new mate may have been the result of an arrangement, however, he would not have had it any other way!
However, when danger threatened the kingdom, they both found their loyalties to each other were tested to the maximum. And, Caside was faced with choosing between his new mate, and the safety of his people!
Something simply had to give...
Jasmine White - One Night With A Dragon
Lilly Garner was an ordinary girl living what seemed like an ordinary life but all that changed one fate filled night. Charming and impossible to resist, shape-shifting dragon Tony Lancaster was determined to seduce Lilly and get her into bed for one night of passionate fun. Something that she would find impossible to turn down!
However, Lilly had no idea that one night with a dragon was going to be a night that would change her life forever...
Amira Rain - Melted By The Dragon (MELTED #1)
In a future world that is ruled by dragon shifters, fertile women are scarce. They are so scarce, that women capable of having children, are now often cryogenically frozen for centuries, in order to help future generations reproduce. Curvy Vivian Mason, was one of those women, who was frozen hundreds of years ago, and now it is time for her to be MELTED!
Dragon Commander Jackson Wallace is in urgent need of an heir. And he demands that Vivian is melted, and awakened, in order to produce one for him...
Now, with no memory of how she even got there Vivian has no choice but to go along with whatever her new mate demands. No matter how bad, rough or naughty it might seem...
Can Vivian produce the baby dragon that Jackson so demands? And what might happen when she finally remembers who she was before she was MELTED?
Jade White - The Dragon's Mail Order Mate
Dragon shifters Mike Hawkins and Will Stewart are so focused on their missions in life that they have no time to search for a mate. To avoid all the trouble of searching for a mate they decide to order one online...
Enter, Oksana Stanislav. A blonde bombshell, who has always dreamed of being mated with a hunky shifter...
However, whilst both the dragons believe they can share her for the rest of eternity, Oksana has other ideas. Oksana turns the tables on the them. And now, it is going to be dragon vs dragon, in a quest to win her heart!
After all, a three-way relationship could never work in the long term, or could it?
Angela Foxxe - The Dragons Surrogate (Surrogates #3)
When Tasha applied to be surrogate mother for a wealthy client she was just seeking a huge payout for 9 months of work. However, she was set to get much more than she bargained for...
Tasha had no idea that her client was not even human. He was actually a dragon shifter who desired an heir to carry on his bloodline. This was an arrangement that was not without its complexities but the reward made it more than worth her while...
However, the situation became even more complex when Tasha finally came to face to face with her client and discovered that he was the most handsome man she had ever met in her life! And he was about to steal her heart....
Serena Rose - Dragon's Reluctant Bride
When Rachel opened her hook-up app she just wanted to get laid but she ended up getting much, much more...
Dragon Shifter Kintaro was a wealthy playboy who just wanted easy sex. When he was matched with a cute girl called Rachel it seemed like they would both get exactly what they wanted, and then they would never have to see each other again...
However, after the condom breaks and Rachel finds herself pregnant everything changes...
Drastically!
Where Kintaro comes from it is forbidden to impregnate a woman outside of marriage with DEATH being the punishment. For both of them!
Now, Rachel has no choice but to be a reluctant bride and marry a man she hardly knows, but this is soon going to be the least of her problems...Book #10: The PlayDragon Billionaire by Maria Amor
The Complete Immortals Series Box Set
S.M. Schmitz - 2016
Colin and Anna are sent to Baton Rouge by the Angel with only one directive: keep their past a secret, including their relationship. Believing their new mission would be short-lived, Colin agrees, but as the months pass and the demons they’ve grown accustomed to fighting defy every rule of war between Heaven and Hell, it seems more and more likely that the city has nothing to do with the unusual behavior of these demons and everything to do with this couple. Connected by a gift from the Angel, Colin and Anna have long shared a bond she promised was unbreakable, but when Anna disappears from him, Colin will discover that the demons he’d agreed to fight on behalf of Heaven are far from the most terrifying creatures to walk the Earth. Book Two: Devil's Thumb After a fateful decision in Baton Rouge, Colin and Anna move to Boulder where they hope they will get some much needed time off from hunting. But the demons who wanted retribution in Baton Rouge have followed them, and this time, they're not alone. Book Three: Garden of the Gods An earth shattering discovery means that the stakes in this battle against Hell are higher than ever for the Immortals, especially for Colin and Anna. When the powerful demons who have been pursuing them are discovered in the Garden of the Gods, it will become a race for survival for the hunters who have now become the hunted. Book Four: Angel's Alley In the final book of The Immortals series, Colin and Anna return to Baton Rouge to confront the demons who are preparing to wage war against Heaven. But they soon learn war isn’t the only thing Hell has planned, and what Colin and Anna stand to lose is far worse than anything they could have imagined.
The First Dragon Rider Trilogy: The Complete Series
Ava Richardson - 2017
Neill Torvald is desperate to prove himself—his father’s warlord kingdom depends on him. When a vicious attack on the way to the Draconis Order monastery nearly kills him, it becomes clear that grave trials await him on this path. Jodreth, the wise monk who saves his life, advises caution upon entering the sacred halls. His mission is to learn arcane magic from the monks that will help to cement his father’s power, but Neill will need more than magical arts alone to navigate the challenges before him. Among the monks’ students, Neill meets the lovely and mysterious Char, who senses evil deep within the ranks of the Draconis Order’s members. She takes him to a dragon she has raised, Paxala, and the three of them become fast friends. Neill soon grows in strength as he and his fellow students gain ancient knowledge, and his closeness to Char blossoms into something more. But when Neill ’s brothers grow impatient and attack the monastery in a bid to seize power, he will have to decide where his loyalties lie: with his warlord father’s domain, or the new friends he has made in the wider world. Dragon Dreams Sometimes, the past is best left behind…
Char longs for peace and escape, preferring her dreams to the ugly realities of an uncertain age. As an illegitimate daughter of the North Prince, Char has always felt deep insecurity, but she must put that aside when Zaxx gives her the task of retrieving an ancient crown from her family’s palace. If she brings him this crown, he says, he will allow the dragon hoard to choose their riders.
When her father sends for her to return home, fearing war, she senses an opportunity. But Char’s dragon Paxala has grander ideas—she wants to become the greatest of all dragons and defeat the ancient Zaxx. But she can’t do it without Char’s guidance and aid. Employing patience and skill, Char will have to learn the secrets of dragon lore hidden away in her father's archives before Zaxx’s suspicions turn aggressive.
With the help of her love, Neill, Char discovers the secret of the old queen’s crown in her father’s castle, learning a tale of dark magic steeped in blood. But when her father wishes to marry her off to the leader of the Wildmen, the fate of Torvald will depend on her difficult choice: accept the role she has always played, or learn to trust her own power.
Dragon Mage To unite a fractured kingdom, a reluctant hero must rise.
Neill has been charged with the impossible task of bringing the Middle Kingdom together to fight the burgeoning threat posed by the rogue sorcerer Ansall and his dragon Zaxx. Neill longs for his old life as a mere foot soldier for his father responsible only for his family’s wellbeing, and is unsure about whether he is fit to lead an army. Neill’s contemplative nature forces him to consider every aspect of the problems he faces, but often makes it difficult for him to take action—and failure to act could mean the deaths of many.
Now, echoing Char and their dragon Paxala, his duty beckons him to lead the Dragon Riders—and take his rightful place as king—but with doubt and new enemies creeping in, his resolve will be tested. When the mysterious Dark Prince arrives with an offer, Neill will have to make a decision that could change the course of history.
As Ansall grows in strength by harnessing black magic, Neill must choose between his own desires and the welfare of the entire kingdom.
Bright Lights Billionaire
Ali Parker - 2019
Nothing I say or do is real anymore. And I get paid for it. My whole life has been lived behind the bright lights of Hollywood. And I’m living proof that money can’t buy love. My situation is complicated enough, but then a sweet girl from the local college scores a part as my co-actor in a new blockbuster film. These people are going to eat her alive. Or are they? Poverty has made her tough, but she’s in for the ride of her life if she thinks she’s got this gig in the bag. I’ll play the part I’ve been handed and love her like a madman on screen, but when the lights dim? No thanks. I’m not interested. No matter how badly my heart aches when she walks in the room. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, you never let them see behind the curtain. Especially if you love them.
Strict
Hannah Ford - 2019
The kind of place where women fall to their knees, call men sir, and get lashed with a belt. Gage Stratford. Dark, damaged, cold-blooded and gorgeous, with secrets so deep you could drown. He touched me that night, made me feel things that excited and terrified me in equal measure. When I turned up at my internship the next day, I was shocked to find he was my new boss. My billionaire boss was the one who had made me feel like I couldn’t help but fall to my knees and do whatever he commanded. He says he can’t stay away from me. That he needs to make me his submissive, to take me over his desk, to punish me and make me his. But our horrific pasts have made us who we are, and to get close to him means to crack each other open and expose the very things we’ve worked so hard to bury. And when our secrets come out, not only our love but also our lives will be on the line -- leaving us bound together forever, or destroyed and shattered beyond repair. Being together isn’t an option. But staying apart is impossible….
The Sheikh's Captive American
Leslie North - 2018
Literally. Now he's struggling with an attraction to this very modern woman—but her life is worlds away from his own. There’s no chance of a future for them, but in the present moment, he can't keep his hands off her.
After her jet crashes, Tess Angel is stuck in Zahkim with a gorgeous sheikh, and she has a hunch they could be soulmates. But this sheikh keeps telling her he's a rational man who doesn’t believe in true love, and while his grandmother is scheming to keep Tess in Zahkim, Sheikh Tarek seems willing to let her go on her way. Can she convince him there's more to this world than facts and numbers—and that true love can overcome any obstacles?
Heartless
Casey Kelleher - 2013
Now, Tommy has gone and Sophia’s family has been torn apart. She knows that she will never know true freedom until she confronts the painful ghosts of her past. 'The laughter of a man is more terrible than his tears, and takes more forms hollow, heartless, mirthless and maniacal.' ~ James ThurberReviews "It won't be long before Casey can join the ranks amongst some of the other legends of British crime such as Lady Heller, Kim Chambers and Martina Cole."~ Bestcrimebooks.co.uk"An interesting window into the scummy world of crime, the failure of the system and those who get caught in the crossfire."~ BestChickLit.com