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The Sleeping Truth
Ian C.P. Irvine - 2013
For some, nothing will ever be the same again.The Story:In an attempt to escape from his past and start a new life, Andrew Jardine moves to London in July 2005 and moves in with his best friend Guy.But when out one night in London, Andrew accidentally sees Guy's new girlfriend, Sal, intimately kissing another man. Knowing that Guy thinks Sal is 'the one', Andrew is now faced with a terrible dilemma: does he tell Guy what he has seen, or does he ignore what he saw?But before Andrew can make up his mind what to do, the train Sal is commuting to work on is blown up by the terrorist bombs of the 7th July 2005. Suddenly everything changes. Sal is left in a coma on the edge of life, and in the aftermath of the explosions, Andrew is thrust into the centre of a complex web of relationships where the lives and happiness of those closest to him suddenly become dependent upon him making the right set of choices.Who is the girl in the coma, really? What is the truth behind her illicit encounter with the stranger in a night club? Should he tell his best friend the truth? Or should he let nature and events take their own course?While struggling with his conscience in an effort to decide what decisions he should make, Andrew meets a beautiful doctor from Slovakia, and he begins to fall in love.But can he trust her? What is the truth behind her past, and her feelings for Andrew?Then, just when events seem to be coming to a happy conclusion, Andrew discovers that everything in his life is based upon a set of lies, and his world falls apart.What is the real truth behind Andrew's past? And where does his future lie?Set against the backdrop of London in 2005, this is a tale of our time.The Sleeping Truth starts slowly, builds steadily, and then speeds on to an unexpected and emotional conclusion!Reviews from Amazon for "Marrying Slovakia":"One of the most engaging books that I have ever read.So different from the "run of the mill" productions.""I think I went through every emotion possible and wished the story could just go on and on and on. If you buy this book you will not be disappointed.""An interesting, informative and good novel. I am now looking forward to reading another of his books.""I loved it but had difficulty reading the last couple of paragraphs, Why? My eyes were brimming with tears and my heart was jumping about all over the place. Delighted to say they were happy tears!!!!!!!!!! Loved it and can't wait to start my next Ian P C Irvine novel."
Granny's No Angel
Ciara Threadgoode - 2014
A time of adjusting. She was trying to adjust to her grandmother's absence; she missed Granny's feisty sparkle. And trying to adjust to the recent realization that she was not biologically related to her beloved father. After some daring investigating, she and husband Gene had discovered that she and her brother had been conceived within her mother's passionate extra-marital love relationship. Granny's best friend had had a son that Cherry had never met. Heard about, but never met. Until recently, when she'd let him know that she knew she was his daughter. It was a time of adjusting. A time of recurring nightmares with the same scary theme and unexpected visits by those presumed to be gone forever. Dead and gone. A time when unexplained mysteries were solved. A time of fresh starts, when positive life changes were born. And old hurts were soothed. It was a time to re-connect with loved ones, in this dimension and others and eventually and inevitably, a time to let go of one of them.
Siren's Song
Cynthia Diamond - 2015
He’s built tough walls around desire. Will they survive the heat of a scorching affair? Adelle Constance buries her feelings for good reason. Despite needing her sister to rescue her from her vampire ex, the half-blood siren doesn’t dare risk unleashing her own terrifying powers. But she hates being saddled with a cranky fire-breathing guardian to teach her the art of control. Jack swore to stay away from heartbreak. So when he’s tricked into a vow of protection over his ex-girlfriend’s imperiled cousin, the nine-hundred-year-old dragon can’t wait to get her trained and out his door. But as he teases out her supernatural song, he’s stunned to discover the headstrong girl sneaking past his emotional defenses. While mastering her long-suppressed abilities, Adelle is startled to discover the beautiful heart of gold that lies beneath her teacher’s gruff, scaly exterior. And with bloodthirsty enemieshellbent on killing his precious charge, Jack fears he’s about to lose his love all over again. Is their irresistible bond powerful enough to withstand the onslaught of evil? Siren’s Song is the steamy first tale in the Wyrd Love paranormal romance series. If you like crackling chemistry, sharp wit, and plenty of action, then you’ll adore Cynthia Diamond’s luscious story.
The Complete Tempted Series
Selene Charles - 2018
There is a lot of crossover between both series, but you do not need to read one to understand the other. Book 1: Forbidden Welcome to Whispering Bluff, Tennessee. Where the guys are hot. The girls are sweet. And nothing is what it seems... Flint DeLuca is sick and tired of moving. She and her dad have moved three times in the past year. But that's the life of a carnie. Even an ex-carnie like her. Her father swears this is the last move. All Flint wants now is to graduate from High School and put the carnival life behind her. Unfortunately, one of the two ain't gonna happen. So now not only is she back in the life she can never seem to get away from, she's also met this guy who pushes all her "I totally hate you" buttons. Cain. No last name. Wears shades in school. Dresses entirely in black. And only speaks to her when he's insulting her. She hates him. Hates him. And yet... there's something about the Goth boy that draws her like a moth to flame. God, she can't wait to graduate and get away from Whispering Bluff, only problem is she's pretty sure her high school is infested by vampires. Cain might be one of them. And for some reason, she seems to be on their menu. Sometimes High School really sucks... Book 2: Reckless The day Flint DeLuca moved to Whispering Bluff, TN she thought her life was over...until she met the dark, brooding, and seriously hot Cain. And then things were epic. Until they weren't. Prom night, her school is bombed by a pack of monsters known as hive, Flint's nearly killed in the explosion and her best friend Abel is kidnapped—all of it orchestrated by Cain's crazy mother, Layla aka The Hive Queen. The race is on to find Abel before Layla can turn him into one of her twisted creatures. But when a sword keeps appearing and disappearing in Flint's room, one that bears strange markings on it and hints at a secret buried deep in her past, Flint's already chaotic life is turned upside down. Now not only must she find a way to save Abel, but everything she thought she knew of her world and her life is about to change forever... Book 3: Possessed Flint DeLuca had hoped that recapturing Abel from Layla's vicious clutches would have been the end of a very long nightmare, but she couldn't have been more wrong. She's taken her friend--now twisted into a thing of rage-filled darkness--deep below the earth to heal and recover from the atrocities his mother committed upon him, only to discover they've been tricked by the dark fae court and have been thrust into a game of high stakes. Where the winners walk away, but the losers die. As if that wasn't bad enough, back on Earth, Cain's grappling with biblical end time prophecy, an Aunt who may or may not be the reincarnation of the Scarlet Woman doomed to tear open the Gates of Hell, and the loss of his mate and his brother. Great sacrifices will be required of them both, losses will accrue on every side, will Cain and Flint find their way back to each other? Only time will tell...time neither of them have much of...
A Siren for the Bear
Meredith Clarke - 2015
Between her covers and her weekend gigs, she’s been making it well enough as an indie singer.Until she lands a job she can’t say no to.Marek Sarkozy knew, the moment he saw his Siren, that she was the one for him. Now, he’ll do whatever it takes to make her his, even if his heart ignores his reality.The Sarkozy men hid a secret as old as their ancestors. Their bear shifter genes are slowly dying out. But Marek doesn’t care if he is the last of his line. Not as long as he can have Carson. But will the danger to his clan outweigh the strength of his devotion to his chosen mate?*Standalone Bear Shifter Romance*
Forced to Forget (Forget Me Not Book 2)
Melissa Morgan - 2020
Will Bex ever allow herself to be vulnerable when her parents showed her just how fickle love can be? Can Daniel risk his and his daughter's feelings with a woman who refuses to trust him?Is their relationship worth fighting for or was it best left forgotten…?But something is coming. Something neither of them can predict. As both are plagued by the nightmares of the evening Lizzie turned back time, another force swoops in to try and tear Daniel’s life away from him.This time in the shape of a man claiming to be his daughter's real father.'Forced to Forget' is the second book in the 'Forget Me Not' series. A story of love, heartbreak, and second chances, and one which once again shows that family isn’t a textbook definition.
Wolves
C. Gockel - 2012
Galaxies away Loki is waking up in a prison cell, strangely without a hangover, and with no idea what he’s done wrong — this time anyway. But he does know Thor is hiding something, Odin is up to something wicked, and there seems to be something he’s forgotten...In this tale that is equal parts “Another Fine Myth,” “American Gods,” and “Once Upon a Time,” a very nice midwestern girl and a jaded, still very mischievous Loki must join forces to outwit gods, elves, magic sniffing cats, and nosy neighbors. If Loki can remember exactly what he’s forgotten and Amy can convince him not to be too distracted by Earthly gadgets, her boobs, or three day benders, they just might pull it off...This first volume of "I Bring the Fire" is for anyone who suspects chaos and mischief makers might have their own redeeming qualities, and anyone who just wants a good fantasy romp through modern Earth, ancient Asgard, and beyond!
Storm Warrior
Dani Harper - 2011
But when a brave beauty unwittingly breaks the enchantment, he is drawn into a strange new world…and an all-consuming desire.Sensible Morgan doesn’t believe in magic—until a mysterious being saves her from a fate worse than death, and life as she knows it changes forever. Now the man of her dreams has become flesh and blood, igniting a spark in Morgan’s soul which science cannot explain. But even a love that transcends time may not be strong enough to withstand the power of an ancient curse.
Wild Temptations
Renee Carr - 2019
Relaxation, beer and jokes about his love life were the usual banter with his brothers. But when he wandered into the cave, he didn’t expect the surprise he found, and the woman he met because of it. Because he can’t stop thinking of her.Her smile.Those eyes.She makes him crazy.Libby Grimes has spent her life in the small town of Apple River. As a local ER nurse, she has grown accustomed to long work days and nights home with her cat. But the mystery of her father’s disappearance nags at her. Caring for her wheelchair bound mother alone is a trial, especially with the whispers of her father running off. But Libby knows he wouldn’t just disappear.Then Christian is checked into her hospital. The sweet, handsome stranger is haunted by whatever attacked him in the cave, and the bite it left.As their feelings grow, can she help Christian overcome the darkness forming inside him?Will he be a danger to her?Wild Temptations is the first book in The Holbrook Brothers Shifters series! The series explores how three hot brothers became shifters, find love, and how it changes their life!
Body like a Back Road
Tarin Lex - 2020
To show for it, I’ve got a criminal record and a keen sense for all kinds of trouble.I’m not a good guy—but there are worse men than me.One day I hear a news report of a missing local young woman, and my heart feels shredded. Later, when a familiar yet suspicious man comes into my bike shop needing an inspection, every one of my instincts goes on alert.He’s got a piece of her…literally wrapped around him.Experience tells me to let him go without a fight, but he hasn’t seen the last of me. I’ve got more questions the man can answer to my MC.While I claim his curvy woman for myself.Body Like A Back Road is a safe, steamy & sweet, MC instalove romance. It is the first novella in the Devil's Dissidents MC BWWM MC biker romance series, but can stand alone.
Cherry Stem
Sotia Lazu - 2011
I still plan on making him forget, but things get out of hand. Fast. His latest case may have to do with my turning, and that's something I can't turn away from.Young women are missing, the vampire council turns a blind eye to what may be a rogue vampire, and my annoying ex seems to be the only one on our side, as Alex and I uncover an unsettling plan.I may finally learn why I was turned against my wishes four years ago, or I may end up dead.
Preacher
Patricia A. Rasey - 2016
How the hell had his life gotten so jacked up? His life irrevocably changed when he’s made a creature of the night, Preacher leaves behind his vampire MC brethren, the Sons of Sangue, hoping to shield the woman he desires most from discovering what he’s become. Problem is Tena isn’t about to let him walk out of her life. To protect her heart, Preacher can’t stay. To protect her life, he has no choice but to keep her close. SONS OF SANGUE - A Vampire MC Series Book 1: VIPER Book 2: HAWK Book 3: GYPSY Book 4: ROGUE Book 4.5: DRAVEN Special Edition: PREACHER Book 5: Xander (early 2017) More to come! Approx.22,000 words Please note: this novella was originally released in the TAMING THE VAMPIRE box set.
MAIL ORDER BRIDE: 20 Book Box Set - Western Historical Romance (Brides Head West 1)
Christian Michael - 2016
Along the way they encounter trials and tribulations that threaten the very love they are searching for. Based in the late 1800's at a time when being an unmarried woman was a scandalous affair these women go out on a limb to find true love... but not without challenges. This box set includes western, historical and clean romances based on good Christian values. Book 1: The Wondering Bride Book 2: Lost and Found Book 3: A Rancher's Love Book 4: A Widow's Heart Book 5: Alone and Pregnant Book 6: The Frontier Widow Book 7: Widowed and Pregnant Book 8: Love Never Fails Book 9: Butler Love Book 10: An Orphan Finds a Mother Book 11: A Widow Finds a Rancher Book 12: Lover's Escape Book 13: Wandering Cowboy Book 14: A Widow's Love Book 15: A Bride's Journey Book 16: Finding My Cowboy Book 17: The Christmas Bride Book 18: The Christmas Miracle Book 19: A Wanting Bride Book 20: Secret Baby Buy now or get your free copy on Kindle Unlimited!
Tempted by the Jaguar: Transformation and Revelation
Cristina Rayne - 2015
However, when she is randomly attacked one night in her apartment complex's parking lot, that one violent act sets in motion events that reveal not only her long-dormant shifter heritage in the worst possible way, but could also railroad her efforts of finding out what really happened to her parents. Suddenly finding herself the center of attention among Riverford's shifter clans, Kylie's only hope of navigating such a dangerous minefield of politics and perpetual battles over territory is Hunter, a too-sexy-for-her-peace-of-mind jaguar shifter that might be her key to gaining insider access to the hidden and secretive shifter society. Now Kylie must decide whether to integrate more deeply into Hunter's jaguar clan in order to take advantage of this rare opportunity or to run while her secret still remains uncovered. To stay would mean deliberately putting herself in more danger than Kylie may be prepared to handle, especially when Hunter, the person she must rely on, may be hiding something as well. Contains strong adult content and language.
Shadow of Time
Jen Minkman - 2012
She joins her brother Ben for the summer in their mom’s log cabin in Arizona. There, she meets Josh again, Ben’s childhood friend from the Navajo reservation. The little boy from the rez has grown up fast, and Hannah can’t help but feeling more for him than just friendship. But fate apparently has something else in store for her. And it’s not peace and quiet. Night after night, Hannah is plagued by strange nightmares about the past of Navajo Nation and terrifying shadows chasing her. They seem to come closer – and why is Josh always present in her dreams? Sometimes, the past has a way of catching up with you.