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He was my foster brother.He swore to protect me.He failed.They all failed.I'm an open box of passé photographs, snapped in chaste daylight, but filtered in sepia. I'm the past that he tried to forget, and he was the future I needed. When he left four years ago, I screamed for him every night. But then it all stopped. My screams were suddenly muffled by cruelty, and further coaxed by pain.But he has come back. He's not the cute big brother I had a furtive crush on, or the bad boy, rich brat that I hated to love.He's the ruthless vice president of Wolf Pack MC, and he doesn't answer to Royce Kane anymore.He answers to Sicko.

"An edgy, intricately plotted psychological thriller… Lumpkin's latest sequel in Covering all Wrong[s] is a suspenseful and gripping novel about love, marriage, betrayal, manipulation, lies, and mental illness. Lumpkin is good at drawing utterly humane characters. She beautifully portrays Elroy's inner turmoil as he struggles between his yearning for Lacey and doing right by his faith, astutely illustrating the subtle variations and manifestations of his self-doubt. The best part of Lumpkin's writing is her exploration of her protagonists' dull goodness, which despite the difficult circumstances stays intact. A gallery of secondary characters, pivotal to the plot, is infused into the narrative simultaneously: Nina, Alysha, Candy, Jafari are among many others who will leave their mark on readers' minds. The conflict in the plot not only comes from the sinister conspiracy that Elroy and Lacey find themselves entangled in but also from their human anxieties over their personal values, identity, and faith. Equally effective are Lumpkin's delicately woven themes of love, faith, integrity, duty, revenge, redemption, and soul-searching into the narrative. Her understanding of the complicated framework of romantic and marital relationships and of humanity's resilience in the face of impossible circumstances provides this story both authenticity and depth. Throughout, Lumpkin explores the complexities of marriage, love, and relationship, questioning all the while how love can make a person go through so much. This is as much a fast-paced domestic thriller as it's a story of love, family ties, sacrifice, second chances, and self-discovery. Un-put-downable" (The Prairies Book Review).

Join Mel and Danny-and a ship full of hostages-at a holiday party that goes off the sails. Exactly what you'd expect from Layla Reyne's fan-favorite Agents Irish & Whiskey romantic suspense series.Melissa Cruz is the most dangerous woman alive. Post-FBI, the former Special Agent in Charge chases bounties and serves as chief of security for Talley Enterprises. She's also spent the past year falling in love with her best friend's little brother.Daniel Talley never imagined the woman of his dreams would give him the time of day. Smart, fierce, and thirteen years his senior, Mel is way out of his league. But somewhere along the way of playing plucky sidekick, Danny finally caught Mel's attention.What began as a little harmless flirting grew into so much more-and into a secret Mel and Danny have kept from their friends and family. But when the Talley flagship is hijacked, there's no keeping a lid on it any longer. Mel and Danny must rely on the trust they've built to rescue their loved ones and each other, or else it'll be a very unhappy Christmas Eve for all.Tequila Sunrise is a standalone romantic suspense novella in the Agents Irish & Whiskey series. It features a fierce older woman, the reformed playboy who worships her, holiday hijinks and hijacks, and a heaping side of Irish & Whiskey cameos. This second edition features a new cover and formatting and extended content.

One overheard conversation upends her world...Hotel heiress Brooke McGinty has always dreamed of a fairytale romance, but settling for the company's chief financial officer, Johnathan, seemed like her only option to get the family she so desperately wanted. So what if he was a little-off? Her decision turns deadly, though, when she overhears him plotting her grandpa's murder in a bid to take over the company. Fearing for her life, she turns to company pilot Ezra Chastain for help. But she never expected him to take her to Costa Rica and dump her with a surly former Navy SEAL.Ford Wagner left the SEALs in search of peace and quiet so he could heal. But his life took an unexpected turn when he and his ragtag band of military buddies agreed to some personal security jobs for friends. Now, it's become a regular occurrence. So, when the pilot who saved his career asks him to shelter his boss from her murderous fiancé, Ford can't say no. But the fiery heiress challenges him at every turn and makes him wish he could put her pretty butt on a plane back to the States. She also makes him wish for things he knows he shouldn't. As danger looms, he must keep her safe, but can he resist his growing attraction to her?

Edinburgh zu erleben und ihre langjährige Brieffreundin Fiona zu besuchen, ist Leonies großer Traum. Als ihr dreißigster Geburtstag naht und ihre narzisstische Mutter diesen schon verplant hat, ergreift sie die Chance. Ein Kurztrip übers Wochenende zum Festival Fringe in Schottlands Hauptstadt ist die rettende Idee.Dort stürzt sie sich in das Festival und lernt dabei jede Menge Neues. So trifft sie auch ausgerechnet auf Fionas Bruder, ihren Jugendschwarm Noah. Als Fionas Tochter krank wird, verbringt Noah mit Leonie eine Nacht auf den Straßen von Edinburgh. Und nach dieser Nacht ist nichts mehr so, wie es einmal war.

Being ripped from her mundane life by a swarm of police officers is not what Rae Chapin expected when she woke up this morning. Accused of a series of murders she didn't commit, Rae doesn't have anyone to rely on. Except him. Alec Bronson, the popular boy who broke her heart all those years ago-now a smoking hot man-is her only hope of proving her innocence and finding the person eager to kill everyone she loves.It's been two decades since Texas Ranger Alec Bronson last saw Rae. He shouldn't get involved, but with one look at his childhood friend behind the steel bars and her proclamations of innocence, he's convinced to take the case. The battle to keep his renewed feelings for the curvaceous woman hidden becomes impossible when the true killer emerges once again, targeting the only woman he's ever loved.Life-altering secrets are revealed as the evidence mounts, pointing toward the killer who's determined to make Rae pay for her past. When confronted with the truth, Rae is forced to make a decision. His life or hers.Mine to Guard is a standalone romantic thriller, the third book in the interconnected Protection Series. Each book can be read as a standalone, however with some character crossover the series is best enjoyed starting with book one, Mine to Protect. Please note this book is for mature readers due to detailed sexual content, foul language, discussion of abuse, and a killer who will stop at nothing to get who he wants.

Als die verheiratete Ruth fünfzig wird, gerät sie in eine Krise. Ihre Ehe liegt in Trümmern und auch sonst laufen die Dinge alles andere als rund. Gemeinsam mit ihrer langjährigen Freundin Dorothea, einer ebenfalls in Paris lebenden Deutschen, versucht sie die "verlorenen Jahre" zurückzuholen, indem sie nachts die Pariser Bars unsicher macht. Kurz darauf schon lernt sie den jungen Samuel kennen, der zunächst vorgibt, bereits zwanzig zu sein. Erst mit der Zeit, als Ruth sich bereits unsterblich in ihn verliebt hat, erfährt sie, dass er erst sechzehn ist...

That's the thing about karma... it always comes back with a vengeance.Do you like a morally grey MMC?Do you like plot twists?Do you like fake-dating tropes?Indie and Reed are worlds apart in their lifestyle.Reed is a successful lawyer with a wife and 9-year-old-daughter whereas Indie is an entrepreneurial ballerina, with her own ballet studio.What happens when their worlds crash into each other?In the event of Reed's wife's death, he must face life on his own as a single father, or does he?With an ongoing custody case, cheating fiancés, contractual marriage, sisterly love, and mysterious messages what will become of Reed and Indie's relationship?Join the world of the Billy Boys and embark on a journey that will have you feeling every emotion known to mankind. Don't expect a lighthearted romance story, this book is going to leave you second-guessing every word you ever read.Don't say I didn't warn you.Please consider the trigger warnings for this book before reading. Recommended for audiences 18+

The price I paid to claim her cost me too dearly to ever let her go. A deal sealed with a handshake promised she'd be mine. A broken vow ripped her from my future. I made unspeakable sacrifices to claim what rightfully belongs to me. After all the blood I shed in her name, the bond that ties us is hatred. The war cost us both dearly, but the price we paid won't be in vain. I'll never let her go. If she thinks she can escape her destiny, she hasn't seen the worst of me yet.If she thinks she knows the devil in me, she's about to meet the monster. Note: Hate Like Honey is the second book in the Corsican Crime Lord series and ends on a cliffhanger. Sabella and Angelo's story continues in Tears Like Acid, Book Three.

A soldier in disguise, a woman daring enough to discover his secret, and a love worth fighting for.Bess Reynolds, the daughter of a local innkeeper, is used to dodging unwanted attention from men like Captain Chesterfield, a militia officer determined to catch the mysterious highwayman. But when she meets Captain Nicholas Hunt, a soldier with a heart of gold, she finds herself drawn to his kindness. Little does she know, Hunt is on a dangerous mission to intercept Napoleon's spy network and stop the French from gaining the upper hand.Captain Hunt is a soldier with a moral dilemma - to carry out his mission, he must disguise himself as the notorious highwayman and rob travelers for information. But as he and Bess work together, their relationship deepens and the stakes get higher. With Captain Chesterfield hot on the trail of the highwayman, the mystery of Hunt's true identity remains a guarded secret. Will Hunt be able to complete his mission, protect the woman he loves, and stop Napoleon's spy network in time? Find out in this thrilling tale of love, adventure, and espionage set against the backdrop of Georgian England.

Fire. Family. Faith.Last Chance Fire and RescueShe sees the promise of freedom. He vowed to always be the hero. EMT Trace Bently came back to Last Chance County to escape his past. After the loss of his wife, he gave up a promising career as a police officer for the chance to save lives every day as part of the Fire Department. When a hostage situation demands the help of a local counselor, Trace realizes the past he left behind has found him. He's being given a second chance to save the life of someone he cares about. If he can face the grief he buried.Family Counselor Kelsey Scott has to secure this grant or admit failure. She can't afford to lose any more pieces of the life she wants because of her own choices. When Kelsey becomes the target of a series of dangerous attacks, Trace steps in determined to protect his wife's best friend. This hero breaks down all her resistance, but Kelsey can't risk her own heart.Even if it's what will set them both free. Another thrilling installment in the Last Chance Fire and Rescue series.¿¿Last Chance Fire and RescueBook 1: Expired ReturnBook 2: Expired HopeBook 3: Expired Promise Book 4: Expired VowsLast Chance CountyBook 1: Expired RefugeBook 2: Expired SecretsBook 3: Expired CacheBook 4: Expired HeroBook 5: Expired GameBook 6: Expired PlotBook 7: Expired GetawayBook 8: Expired BetrayalBook 9: Expired FlightBook 10: Expired End

Meet Robin Flynn: a woman of artistic soul and iron will, who forges metal and paints vibrant canvases as an escape from life's ceaseless challenges. Raised in the gritty trade of welding, she inherits not just her father's skill but also his audacity. But her creative passion takes a daring turn when she accidentally ignites an abandoned warehouse. Instead of ruin, her act inexplicably wins her gratitude from the local firefighters. Emboldened, Robin embarks on a clandestine mission to purge her crumbling town, Hemlock, of its dilapidated relics.Enter Nate Mitchell: a man standing on the cusp of his dreams. As he trains to become a fire marshal, he's also courting the woman he believes to be the love of his life. Everything seems perfect until destiny throws a spark into his meticulously planned world.A pulse-pounding question burns at the heart of this riveting tale: What happens when a man committed to extinguishing fires falls deeply in love with a woman setting them? When faith and love clash like fire and water, will they quench each other or evolve into something even more powerful?Dive into "Tested By Fire," a Christian Fiction saga that weaves romance, suspense, and spirituality into a tapestry of human resilience. Inspired by 1 Peter 1:7, this story reminds us that our faith-far more precious than gold-emerges stronger through the crucible of trials, as we await the day when it illuminates the entire world with its glory.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿1 Peter 1:7 (NIV) "These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world."

Blake Allen loves her life as the owner of a successful coffee shop, right up until the new reporter in town stirs up trouble and her dormant libido. Then she's poisoned and her perfect life flips upside-down. War correspondent turned small-town reporter, Henry Kiel is excited to be working on a story that could save his floundering career. But when his investigation uncovers a plot to harm Blake, his focus turns to protecting her instead of his job. Forced to work together, they must uncover who is targeting Blake, before she becomes the unwilling sacrifice of an evil Satanic cult.

Du bist der Rhythmus meines Herzens. Der Teil in mir, der mich zu dem macht, der ich sein will.OakleyMein Bodyguard rastet aus und wird entlassen? Check.Ich werde von meinem Manager gezwungen, einen neuen einzustellen? Doppel-check.Dieser ist ein übellauniger und distanzierter Arsch? Jackpot.Will ich ihn trotzdem? Hell, yeah!BlakeEinen Pinguin entführen und mir selbst die Zukunft ruinieren? Check.Daraufhin meinen Job beim FBI verlieren und Personenschützer werden? Doppel-check.Bodyguard für den vorbelasteten Frontsänger der Colliding Angels werden? Verdammt.Oakley Hall wollen, obwohl es strengstens verboten ist? Hell, no!Grumpy Bodyguard trifft auf Sunshine Rockstar, doch Blake hat noch weitere Gründe, sich besser nicht auf Oakley einzulassen. Denn diese Liebe könnte ihn mehr kosten, als nur seinen Job.

A drought. A lake. An unsolved missing persons case. These are the key components of Detective Colt Jessup's latest investigation. In a private lake, a car is discovered as water levels recede from a lack of rainfall. Its discovery provides Colt with the answer to a case that has haunted him for fifteen years. The car found by two adventurous boys contains the skeletal remains of a man and a woman, identified as a couple believed to have run off together. To give closure and seek justice for the families, Jessup must unravel the mystery in a case gone cold. Secrets in the Water is Book Four in the Colt Jessup series.

"Detective Nicole Lawson is fed up with her job and nonexistent love life. Her first date in months gets cut short by an urgent call from the chief of police. A body has been discovered at Lighthouse Point, and the medical examiner finds an array of strange clues. When the death is ruled a homicide, the news quickly reverberates through Nicole's beachside hometown. The Lost Beach police department swings into high gear. Leading the investigation is Emmet Davis, a veteran detective who is Nicole's fiercest rival at work and also the man she has secretly harbored feelings toward for years. With Emmet calling the shots, Nicole sets out to search for leads, starting with the enigmatic yoga instructor who first discovered the body. Nicole is certain the witness knows more than she's revealing and may even hold the key to unlocking the case. When another person turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, Nicole sees a bizarre pattern, but no one believes her theory. Under the gun to solve the case, Nicole must put aside her tumultuous feelings and work closely with Emmet to figure out who is targeting her beloved hometown . . . before she becomes a target herself."--

The Barnabas Foundation is an organization set up by multi-millionaire, Bruce Carey, shortly after his son, Barnabas, was born. The original purpose of the Foundation was to provide funding for churches to serve in the community. When Barnabas came on board with his father, the purpose of the organization changed to finding and funding trained lay people who would serve in various capacities in the community, but would be ready to go wherever and whenever a need was raised with the Foundation.Choosing deliberately to hire only orphans and those sharing his initials, Barnabas scoured the colleges and universities to find twelve men. Breck was already part of his team.The men are employed in various professions, their salaries paid by the Foundation, their main purpose to serve God and to provide encouragement to those around them.

Wenn Träume lebendig werden! Der Protagonist des Romans ist der 14-jährige Eddie, der mit seinen Eltern in Florida lebt. Er träumt seit seinem 13. Lebensjahr regelmäßig denselben Traum, in dem er von anderen Kindern gedemütigt und beleidigt wird. In seinem Traum verliebt er sich in Lana und trifft tatsächlich ein Mädchen, dass seiner Traumfrau zum Verwechseln ähnelt. Er gibt seine Suche irgendwann auf und wird sesshaft. Über Umwege lernt Eddie Lana tatsächlich kennen und sie stellen fest, dass auch Lana diesen Albtraum träumt. Gefährlich wird es, als sich eine geheimnisvolle Organisation in das Leben der Träumer einmischt. "Der Autor Dirk Lemm spinnt mit seiner Geschichte ein verworrenes Netz um die Bedeutung der Träume und ihrer Träumer. Es beginnt ein Kampf zwischen Gut gegen Böse, der durch das moderne Internetzeitalter definitiv konfuser und verstrickter wird."

Eine falsche Identität, ein alter Landsitz und ein berührendes Familiengeheimnis Der fesselnde Liebesroman zwischen Nord- und OstseeNachdem Kate beim Ausräumen des Hauses ihres verstorbenen Urgroßvaters fragwürdige Dokumente und Fotos findet, ist für sie klar: Ihr Urgroßvater scheint nicht der zu sein, für den er sich ausgab. Kate weiß, sie muss zurück nach Deutschland, zu dem alten Landsitz ihrer Familie. Nicht nur um herauszufinden, wer sie wirklich ist, sondern auch, was es mit den zwei Mädchen auf sich hatte, die ihr Urgroßvater damals mit nach Amerika brachte. In Deutschland angekommen, merkt Kate jedoch schnell, dass sie nicht die Einzige ist, die sich für ihre Familiengeschichte interessiert …Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Fesselndes Familiengeheimnis voller überraschender Wendungen."„Die Hintergründe des Zweiten Weltkriegs und die persönlichen Schicksale der Protagonisten werden einfühlsam miteinander verknüpft - sehr mitreißend und emotional!"„Eine gelungene Mischung aus Familiendrama, zarter Liebesgeschichte und historischen Fakten, die mich sofort gepackt hat!"

Photographe de talent, Matthis connaît le succès auprès de son public et des femmes. Il aurait tout pour être heureux s'il n'était pas rongé par un seul désir qui l'obsède depuis très longtemps : prouver l'innocence de son frère.Une jeune femme aux dons très particuliers pourrait enfin le mettre sur la voie de la vérité ; elle sera dorénavant son ultime espoir. Arrivera-t-il à la persuader de renoncer à sa tranquillité et à un équilibre si difficilement acquis ? Voudra-t-elle se replonger dans un douloureux passé qui avait presque fini de la hanter ?Mue par le souci de faire triompher la justice, par l'espoir de se retrouver enfin en paix, Lisa a pourtant bien du mal à se décider, surtout quand l'amour vient s'en mêler.