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Vengeance.It rots, eating at his insides, seeking retribution.Ghost lives in his own purgatory, with death as his only companion.Until a personal vendetta leads to the discovery of a woman held captive by the man whose blood now stains his hands.He gives her refuge from the world she feels trapped inside.Beatrix silences his demons.She becomes his salvation.

Passions Ignite in the Darkest Shadows When the stoic billionaire, Drake Morgan, sets his sights on a new future, he never anticipates the storm he's about to walk into. With his family's legacy and the future of Morgan Global Solutions at stake, Drake finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and desire-all bound by a single name: Cecily Reed.Cecily is a woman with secrets and a vendetta. She has her eyes set on a stolen fortune hidden within Morgan Global Solutions. But she needs an insider. And what better way than to become Mrs. Drake Morgan? But every secret has its price, and the closer she gets to finding that money, the shadows of her past threaten to swallow her whole.What begins as a simple agreement-a marriage of convenience-soon ignites into a whirlwind of intrigue, passion, and murder. Dive into a world of high stakes, burning desires, and secrets that can kill. Lisa Ryan Campbell presents a tantalizing romantic suspense that will leave you breathless. With an alpha billionaire hero and a fiercely determined heroine, Extortion is a tale woven with thrill, mystery, and love.The explosive finale of the Ex Files series awaits.

No. Absolutely not. He will not fall in love with his best-friend's little sister. He is not that guy.So...yeah, okay, Alyssa Kyle is gorgeous and funny, and she's slipped into more than a few of his fantasies over the years, but Sebastian Ridgeway is not about to cross that particular line. No way. No day.Today is the day.Alyssa's in trouble. Someone shot at her-actually shot at her-and now she's getting all kinds of threatening messages. Messages that say she's about to pay for her brother's crimes. Only her brother is a computer gaming designer, not some secret agent. The bad guys out there have obviously made a mistake.There is no mistake.Sebastian and Alyssa's brother, Antony, have been working the spy game for years. They started as hacking teens but graduated to the big leagues-and their gaming company is just their cover. Apparently, their cover has been blown. Now some of the bad guys they've taken down want payback-and Alyssa is being targeted. Her brother is out of the country, gone dark on an assignment, and Sebastian can't just leave Alyssa on her own to face the wolves. Not happening. So...Time to get close.He moves Alyssa into his home. Provides twenty-four seven protection for her. He figures he can keep his secret desire for her in check-he's done it for years, after all-or at least, that's the initial plan. Until he finds out that Alyssa has been longing for him. That he's starred in more than a few of her fantasies, too.All bets are off.He's held back for years, thinking he was doing the right thing. Thinking he'd never truly deserve a woman like her. But if Alyssa wants him, if Alyssa needs him, nothing will stop him from claiming the woman who owns his heart. Not the bad guys who are closing in, not the government who wants his tech, and not even Alyssa's big brother.Keep his hands off her? Stay away from Alyssa? Sorry, that's...NEVER GONNA HAPPEN.Absolutely, one hundred percent...Sebastian will not let her go, and he will prove that he is the guy-the only one-for her.

With an illustrious career and more 'cool creds' than he'll ever need, Brodie Davis, seems to have the world at his feet.The sexy yet moody federal agent could secure the attention of any woman when he enters a room, but he only has eyes for one.His almost six-year-old daughter, Lucy.She's the apple of his eye.His reason to breathe.And his recently recruited nanny's biggest ally.***After a taxing few years, convincing an age-discriminating single father to hire a 'less experienced' nanny should be a walk in the park for Henley.She's stubborn, beautiful, and harboring more secrets than a lack of nannying credentials.But since she is running from the past, she's forgotten that the biggest dangers only ever present when unexpected feelings develop.***Nanny Dispute is a brand-new standalone age-gap romantic suspense by bestselling author Shandi Boyes. It can be read as a standalone.

It's official, beautiful starlet Ellen Jackson has been swept off her feet by the world-renowned director, Miles Sinclair.But the mysteries of Ellen's beloved hometown seem to continue in the third installment of Secrets of Thunder Valley.Though feeling a bit reluctant, Ellen finds herself heading back to Thunder Valley but for work this time. Having put all the heartache and drama behind her, she looks forward to the film production and their upcoming wedding.As usual, life has other plans for Ellen as do outside influences set on her demise.When Ellen seeks refuge, she is met with new challenges and obstacles. But what threatens to destroy her the most is the suffering and eventual betrayal of the person closest to her.Once again, feeling like she is drowning amidst the mystery, her ever-present lifeline offers a helping hand.Could this lifeline be the one to finally put an end to her torment or is she destined to continue to repeat history? Follow in her mother's footsteps.

From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the Netflix original series Sex/Life) comes an immersive romantic suspense trilogy with a dark, dystopian twist.No getting attached. Leave before you get left. Supplies. Shelter. Self-defense. Survival above all else. I've lived my life by a strict set of rules-rules that have kept me alive, rules that have kept the nightmares of my past at bay. But the moment I met her, I crossed all of them out with a giant X and scrawled the words Protect Rainbow Williams next to them in murderous block letters. That's all I cared about. Keeping her safe. Keeping her-period. But Rain doesn't need me to protect her anymore. The danger is still out there-it's everywhere-but she has her little found family now, a roof over her head, food on the table ... him. And I have nobody to blame but myself. In my world, rules aren't made to be broken. They're made to keep you from breaking. A mistake I won't make again. Because without Rain, there won't be anything left of me to break. * Previously published under the title Fighting for Rain. ** A comprehensive CW is available on the author's website.

From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the Netflix original series Sex/Life) comes an immersive romantic suspense trilogy with a dark, dystopian twist.I knew my fate the moment I surrendered. I'd seen the public executions on TV. No jury. No bail. Just a hole in the ground and a bullet between the eyes, broadcast live in high-definition. There are worse ways to die, I told myself. I was doing the right thing, exchanging my life for Rain's. Survival wasn't everything.But the moment I heard those steel bars close behind me, I remembered who the f*ck I am.A good man would sacrifice himself for his woman. I'm gonna survive for mine.Or die trying. * Previously published under the title Fighting for Rain. ** A comprehensive CW is available on the author's website.

Qui n'a jamais rêvé de contrôler entièrement sa vie ? D'avoir la possibilité de réécrire son histoire ?Steven, un jeune violoniste raté, va avoir la chance de pouvoir décider de son existence. Elle va lui être offerte par Willy, un vieux libraire. Il ne sera pas seul pour entreprendre cette aventure: la femme dont il est éperdument épris, son frère et certaines rencontres marquantes de sa vie seront aussi de la partie. Entre souvenirs, rêves, réalités et destins mêlés, il sera parfois compliqué pour Steven de faire les bons choix, jusqu'à commettre un acte irréparable qui le mènera irrémédiablement à sa perte. En vouloir toujours plus, ne serait-ce pas prendre le risque de tout voir partir en fumée ?

My number one objective should be protecting her...instead I'm fighting not to kiss her. Sawyer First rule of protection detail. Don't get too attached. Too bad I've already broken that rule-danger is closing in as fast as I'm falling for her. I need to focus on keeping her safe, but with her honey colored eyes haunting my dreams, all I can think about is touching her, kissing her, worshipping her. As former military, I've fought every type of unseen enemy. So why can't I fight the fantasies about the beautiful woman I'm charged with protecting? Evie Nearly five years ago, I ran from my life. And I've been hiding ever since. But I can't hide from how he makes me feel. Sawyer King has appointed himself my protector. He'll save me from my past. Relying on Sawyer to protect me is easier than being vulnerable with him. And falling for him? It's out of the question-even if his kisses have me wishing for more. I don't want to see him get hurt because he's protecting me. He's just too stubborn to let me go. I'm not sure if I can trust him with my life or my heart. My greatest fear though, is that I'll put him into the very danger I've been running from... Soldier for the Starling is the first book in the romantic suspense series, SAFE Haven Security. Because there may be safety in the light, but security is found in the darkness.

My number one objective should be protecting her...instead I'm fighting not to kiss her. Sawyer First rule of protection detail. Don't get too attached. Too bad I've already broken that rule-danger is closing in as fast as I'm falling for her. I need to focus on keeping her safe, but with her honey colored eyes haunting my dreams, all I can think about is touching her, kissing her, worshipping her. As former military, I've fought every type of unseen enemy. So why can't I fight the fantasies about the beautiful woman I'm charged with protecting? Evie Nearly five years ago, I ran from my life. And I've been hiding ever since. But I can't hide from how he makes me feel. Sawyer King has appointed himself my protector. He'll save me from my past. Relying on Sawyer to protect me is easier than being vulnerable with him. And falling for him? It's out of the question-even if his kisses have me wishing for more. I don't want to see him get hurt because he's protecting me. He's just too stubborn to let me go. I'm not sure if I can trust him with my life or my heart. My greatest fear though, is that I'll put him into the very danger I've been running from... Soldier for the Starling is the first book in the romantic suspense series, SAFE Haven Security. Because there may be safety in the light, but security is found in the darkness.

It's Christmastime and love is in the air. But when these three Elite Guardians walk into the crosshairs of trouble, they find themselves fighting not just for justice, but for the lives of the men they love in this riveting thriller collection!Deadly Holiday Hijack by Kate Angelo"Come out to Savannah, she says. It'll be fun, she says. Boss can be in the nativity pageant, she says," Yeah. Great idea.Bodyguard Christina Sherman and her fiancé, former spec ops air commando Grey Parker just want to sneak away to beautiful Savannah, attend a Nativity Pageant, maybe set a wedding date. But when a group of terrorists take over the church and the whole thing is live streamed, they find themselves in a hometown version of a Die Hard Christmas movie. But will they make it to the happy ending?Silent Night Siege by Kelly UnderwoodBillionaire Preston Whittaker and bodyguard Laila Rabbinowitz just can't get a break. Not only are their schedules so crazy they've put their relationship on simmer, but on their way to the mountains for much-needed togetherness...yep, their plane crashes. Suddenly they're stranded on a remote mountainside in freezing temperatures, minimal food, wildlife, and no hope of rescue.And then, the real danger starts. Someone deliberately caused the wreck, and that person is hunting them through the wilderness.Now, it'll take more than togetherness to survive...Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. AbramsIt's finally time for bodyguard Lizzie Tremaine to tie the knot with the man she's loved for years-fellow bodyguard Charlie Lee.But maybe fate is still against them, because on the eve of their big day, a snowstorm hits. And, while it's kept the guests away, it's brought trouble in the form of a woman from Charlie's past. More, she's on the run from a killer...A man who will stop at nothing to make sure Charlie and Lizzie never make it to the altar.Now Lizzie and Charlie must battle the storm, stop the killer, and defeat the doubts that suddenly have them wondering if they are truly meant to be.Three epic love stories. Three edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Three Christmases caught in the Crosshairs inspired by best-selling author Lynette Eason's Elite Guardian series. Want more Elite Guardians?Elite Guardians CollectionBook 1: Driving ForceBook 2: Impending StrikeBook 3: Defending HonorBook 4: Christmas in the CrosshairsElite Guardians series by Lynette EasonBook 1: Always WatchingBook 2: Without WarningBook 3: Moving TargetBook 4: Chasing Secrets

Lacy DeGeorgio has always prided herself on her independence and self-reliance. She never expected to be responsible for anyone other than herself. However, when a tragic boating accident claims the life of her sister Hannah, Lacy finds herself thrust into a custody battle for her eleven-year-old nephew, Andy. As if that wasn't challenging enough, she also has to contend with the persistent presence of State Trooper Frank Harmon. Despite her initial resistance, Frank begins to break down her defenses and awaken desires she never thought she would have. While Lacy is willing to trust Frank with the care of her nephew, she wonders if she can trust him with her own heart.Frank Harmon is a dedicated New York State Trooper who believes in upholding the law and serving justice. He has always followed the rules and believed in the system. However, everything changes when he responds to a domestic disturbance call at the DeGeorgio trailer and is forced to walk away, knowing something terrible is about to happen. Two days later, he discovers Hannah DeGeorgio's lifeless body in the icy waters of Lake George, forever altering his perspective. Driven by a need for justice, Frank becomes determined to find Hannah's killer. In the process, he unexpectedly finds himself creating a home for a family he never thought he wanted, and his feelings for Lacy begin to blur the line between duty and personal desire.

The complete USA TODAY bestselling duet, available for the first time in one convenient, discounted bundle. Over 4700 5-star reviews on the individual books!I'm not the only one with secrets...On the run from ruthless killers, I take a job at a remote mountain estate tutoring a little boy. It's the ideal shelter from the storm that has engulfed my life, but there is a catch.The boy's father is the most beautiful, most dangerous man I've ever met.Darkly seductive and filthy rich, Nikolai Molotov is as magnetic as he is enigmatic. Bruised knuckles and tailored suits, tender endearments and dirty promises-everything about my new employer draws me in, even as my instincts warn that my safe haven just might be the devil's lair.My protector may turn out to be my captor, and once he's claimed me, it will be too late to run.Note: This bundle contains Devil's Lair and Angel's Cage and is the full story of Nikolai and Chloe.

Jessa was held prisoner for her first sixteen years until she was freed by Nick Kingson, a young police officer. Now Nick is back to protect her when Jessa's father searches for the daughter he abandoned. There's a lot of money involved and a lot of prestige, and those two elements mean that Jessa may not live to see an inheritance. Jessa and Nick go back to the town where she was once held captive. But she's no longer The Girl in the Tower. Will she get the chance to be the person she was meant to be? Or will an old enemy stop her before she can gain her inheritance?

A family emergency brings Klahanie Bishop back to the tiny Pacific Northwest island where she grew up. Going home wasn't something she'd anticipated, nor had she anticipated running into Noah, the childhood boyfriend who'd humiliated her years ago. Noah McLeod is torn when Klahanie returns to the island. The girl he'd loved forever had evolved into a stunning, free-spirited young woman, and Noah aches to grow close again, but fears the demons from his past will destroy any hope of a future. But someone else is on the island, someone who blends with the locals and hides behind smiling eyes, someone with a cold-blooded secret ...

The lost Mafia princess has been found, and I will make her mine.Bianca Carlotti might despise me, but little does she know, that only feeds the beast within. I will marry the innocent princess and use her to exact revenge on the enemies who would destroy me.Kidnapping her is easy and, as my wife, Bianca will be tamed. I will seduce her with the pleasures and privileges of the life she should have had, mold her into the type of woman who can hold her own in my world, and teach her to obey.Whether she likes it or not, Bianca is now mine, and it's time to use her to make my enemies pay. But my wife-my weapon-might just be the cause of my downfall.With the delicious darkness of Zoe Blake and the savage sex appeal of Kristen Luciani, Ruthless Possession is a dark mafia, enemies-to-lovers, forced marriage romance.Start the addictive Dark Enemies series today, perfect for those who like their romance DARK, DUBIOUS, and MATURE.If you love the kind of content that some readers might find triggering, this read is for you. There is a cliffhanger, with a HEA in book three.

From the NYT Bestselling Author of Breathless With Her comes a fake relationship romance that's all too real.Professing her love to her best friend while wearing only her favorite panty set and coat probably wasn't the best decision Amelia Carr has ever made. In fact, it's perhaps the worst. But when her family becomes their overprotective selves while encroaching on her life, she makes a rash decision: her brother's best friend will just have to be her beard. Too bad, he has no idea what he's in for.Tucker Reinhard loves women, and they tend to love him even more. Despite the love, he never would have expected Amelia to come up with the plan she poses to him. He'll go along with it, but only because he doesn't want to see her hurt-even if that means fighting his best friend.In the midst of her scheme, Amelia realizes she doesn't know Tucker as well as she thought. And neither of them are prepared for what happens when they let the façade go and see what truly lies beneath.

Sanna scheint alles zu haben, was man sich wünschen kann: eine erfolgreiche Karriere als Schmuckdesignerin in ihrem Familienunternehmen, einen ehrgeizigen Verlobten und einen besten Freund, auf den sie sich immer verlassen kann. Doch als ihre Familie sie vor ultimative Entscheidungen stellt und sich auch ihr Verlobter von ihr abwendet, bricht ihre Welt zusammen.Auf der Suche nach sich selbst und ihrem Platz im Leben trifft sie Finn, ihre vergangene Sommerromanze, und Marietta, eine passionierte Goldschmiedin. Werden sie ihr helfen, ihrenegativen Glaubenssätze zu überwinden und ihren eigenen Weg zu finden?Tauche ein in eine mitreißende Geschichte über Selbstfindung, Familie, Liebe und den Mut, für das eigene Glück einzustehen.

Luisa Schneider ist sofort Feuer und Flamme, als sie das Haus ihrer Großeltern erbt. Daraufhin beendet sie ihre unglückliche Beziehung und verlässt die gemeinsame Wohnung, um ein neues Leben im norddeutschen Erlenbach zu beginnen. Doch kurz nach ihrem Einzug, wird sie von seltsamen Träumen heimgesucht. Darin erlebt sie Auszüge aus dem Leben einer jungen Frau namens Marie, die Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts lebte. Immer wieder bemerkt Luisa eine Eule, die immer dann anwesend zu sein scheint, wenn sie einen dieser Träume hat. Was hat es damit auf sich?Mit der Zeit kommen noch weitere Vorkommnisse dazu, die zunehmend bedrohlicher werden. So erfährt sie nach und nach von einem schrecklichen Geheimnis, dass jahrhundertelang in der Vergangenheit verborgen lag.

Christoph ist ein Romantiker und glaubt, mit seinen sechsundzwanzig Jahren, in James endlich den Richtigen für das erste Mal gefunden zu haben. Als dieser ihn jedoch immer häufiger bedrängt, mit ihm zu schlafen, sucht Christoph Rat bei seinem besten Freund Chris, der sich von einer Affäre in die nächste stürzt.Dessen Angebot mischt schon bald Christophs Leben mächtig auf.

An innocent life is at stake.The ransom? Every secret I've ever had.Zoey Miller, is used to managing other people's crises - not her own. That's what ditching her flashy PR job and moving to small-town Missouri was supposed to be about: escape. But when a 9-1-1 caller demands Zoey's dirtiest secrets in exchange for the life of an innocent young girl, it's clear her past isn't going anywhere. Instead, it's about to board the town gossip train.Anchored to his hometown by his grieving mother, Jack Moore's big-city detective dreams have been replaced by a sleepy small-town beat. When his teenage crush unexpectedly ends up in his bed, Jack knows he wants more from Zoey than a no-strings fling. But then her ugly past is forced into the light by a malicious stalker, and Jack realizes he's going to have to move quickly to keep the woman he loves.As the case heats up, so do Zoey's and Jack's feelings - something Zoey can't allow. Because nice men like Jack don't like tainted women like her. And now, there's nowhere to hide...HER EVERY SECRET is a steamy open-door romantic suspense, featuring sizzling suspense, a hot cop, and the broken woman he's sworn to save.

Do you know what true love really is? What would you do if a trusted friend voiced their misgivings about the person you are about to marry?Alex H, is a junior doctor working in A&E at a Cambridge city hospital in England. As a distraction from the stress of work, he and his close friends find social and physical well being through their shared passion - sculling.It is the start of 2020 and the date of his wedding is looming. Alex is looking forward to starting a family. What Alex doesn't know is, that two women are about to enter his life and shake up his world.His grandmother, a retired high court judge, is concerned about holding the unity of the family together. Will she succeed? Will his friends and his parents be there for him when he needs them most?

You can't run from him. U.S. Marshal Titan Everett never loses his prey, and he always stays mission oriented. His latest mission? He's working with a group of cold case solvers called the Ice Breakers-he's chasing down a runaway witness, a woman who may be the key to solving a string of unsolved murders. Seems like a simple enough job. After the hell he's seen, locating one Cassidy Jacobs, former kindergarten teacher, should be a walk in the park.She doesn't want to be found. When you manage to escape from a twisted killer-who happened to be your boyfriend-you grab life by both hands and you hold on tight. You run like mad from danger, you reinvent yourself over and over, and you don't look back. Ever. Unless, of course, the past comes barreling at you in the form of one truly massive and strong U.S. marshal.Titan is big, dangerous, and determined to bring Cassidy back home. He also has the most incredible eyes she's ever seen and a voice that makes her whole body ache with longing...Problematic. Very. Because the last time she fell hard for a sexy stranger, he wound up being a monster.Home is where the nightmare waits.Scarred and twisted by his own past, Titan never claims to be anyone's hero. He barely talks, and charming is the last word anyone would ever associate with him. The bubbly, beautiful Cassidy is his complete opposite, and the scorching, primal attraction he feels for her catches him completely off guard as they embark on what has to be the road trip from hell.Unfortunately, Titan isn't the only one who has found Cassidy. She's been running non-stop, but she just can't seem to run far enough-or fast enough-to evade the man who wants her dead. When Titan saves her life and promises protection, she agrees to a partnership with him. He'll protect her, and she'll help him draw out the killer. No biggie. Not like she's utterly and completely terrified.But eventually, you have to stop running and start fighting. This isn't just another hunt for Titan. Everything has changed in his world because of Cassidy. Losing her can't happen, but putting the man in the ground who has been terrorizing her? Absolutely on Titan's to-do list. New mission: Protect Cassidy and catch a killer. And when the case is closed, maybe Cassidy will want to start a new life once again...only this time, with Titan at her side.U.S. Marshal Titan Everett is on the hunt. On the outside, Titan looks scary as the devil, and he's well aware that he often sends small children running. But Cassidy isn't afraid of him. Beautiful, bold, and with a spark for life that draws him close, she is unlike anyone he's ever met before. She needs help, and she's going to get it. Because from the first moment he sees her, Titan knows...he will move heaven and fight hell to keep her safe.

Mason adore son quotidien avec Tesla, mais leur vie commune n'est que la partie émergée de l'iceberg qu'il a envie d'escalader avec cette femme pour qui il serait prêt à mourir. Il veut absolument tout avec elle, maintenant et éternellement.Mais l'éternité arrive bien trop vite quand la demande en mariage de Mason à Noël est reportée à cause de l'agression subie par Tesla à leur domicile. Un ennemi qui ose s'en prendre à l'amoureuse de Mason est un ennemi qui va passer un très mauvais réveillon... et pire encore.

Sabrina hat lange für ihre Freiheit gekämpft. Stalking, Kontrollzwang, Psychoterror ... Das alles will die Fotografin in ihrem neuen Leben hinter sich lassen. Da trifft sie bei einem Fotoshooting ausgerechnet auf Robin Winter - Profifußballer und Frauenheld.Ihre schlagfertige Art scheint ihn nicht abzuschrecken, genauso wenig ihre rätselhafte Vergangenheit. Denn auch er hat ein Geheimnis, das seine Karriere bedroht.Während Sabrina langsam Vertrauen zu Robin fasst, holt der Albtraum ihrer Kindheit sie wieder ein. Und sie muss sich entscheiden: Will sie ihre Unabhängigkeit um jeden Preis bewahren oder kann sie ihre Gefühle für Robin zulassen?Kann diese Liebe gegen alle Schwierigkeiten bestehen?

When I'm forced to embrace a fate I never even knew existed, can I rise to the occasion or will I crumble under the weight of the unknown?My name is Anya O'Clery, and I've lived a pretty safe and unassuming life.That is, until my world turned upside down when I stumbled onto something I shouldn't have.A darkness unleashed on the world.My only chance of survival is to join forces with a mysterious stranger, but his help doesn't come free.I now risk sacrificing my heart and part of my soul to save the lives of others.But it's my destiny and I'll do it.Or die trying...

What's an injured catcher to do when spring training starts without him? Losing himself in the decadence of Mardi Gras seems like a good start.Tag Gentry has a secret: his leg injury is so bad, it could destroy his baseball career. He's more than ready to drown his troubles at a Mardi Gras house party, but New Orleans holds more trouble than he could have guessed, including his nosy journalist ex. Skye Schuyler's catering job with the Columbia Gems is in limbo, and the Mardi Gras gig can keep her afloat. She never expected to find her hot baseball paramour in residence. Their second chance morphs into a fake relationship to fool his ex, but their shot at love is in danger, and so are they. Blackmail and revenge aren't part of Tag's healing regime, but whoever lured him to New Orleans didn't get the memo. (Originally published as MASK OF THE KING)