"I left you once. I won't let you out of my sight again." Undercover mercenary Deven Kapur hadn't been able to save his family from the mafia that ruled the kingdom of Romanistan. To protect the woman he loved he'd abandoned her and infiltrated the evil organization. His priority was revenge -- until Maya walked back into his life. Maya Chaudry, aka the Leopard, rescues victims of human trafficking. Nothing will ruin her mission. Not Deven. Not the renewed passion between them. Not the danger that forces them to work together. But as they rush to solve the mystery of an ancient artifact, a secret is revealed that could tear them apart -- forever. Views: 35
Science Fiction. 2393 words long. First published in Hunting Dog, 1977 Views: 35
On a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, to celebrate her fortieth birthday, Laura Fraser confronts the unique trajectory of her life. Divorced and childless in her thirties, she found solace in the wanderlust that had always directed her heart--and found love and comfort in the arms of a dashing Frenchman. Their Italian affair brought her back to herself--but now she wonders if her passion for travel (and for short-lived romantic rendezvous) has deprived her of what she secretly wants most from life: a husband, a family, a home. When her Parisian lover meets her in Oaxaca and gives her news that he's found someone new, Laura is stunned and hurt. Now, it seems, she has nothing but her own independence for company--and, at forty, a lot more wrinkles on her face and fewer years of fertility. How is Laura going to reconcile what seem to be two opposite desires: for adventure, travel, great food, and new experiences, but also a place to call home--and a loving pair of arms to greet... Views: 35
Dragons in Areth each have a single predestined rider and life mission, given to them by the Oracle. Kira and her dusk dragon, Longfang, must find the third orb to save the Oracle, leader of all dragonkind. Following a path beset with dangers and traps, the four dragonriders must reach the twilight world of the Castle of Shadows. Kira knows enough to be anxious. What twisted sacrifice will this orb demand? Views: 35
A Hollywood reality star meets a small town sweetheart. When Grant and Jackie fall in love, can the two find middle ground? Views: 35
The Tycoon's Secret Affair She hadn't known she'd slept with the boss. But next morning Jewel learned the sexy stranger who'd swept her off her feet was her new employer, Piers Anetakis. And suddenly, Jewel found herself without a job...and pregnant. When he saw she was carrying his child, Piers demanded they marry. Yet was there more between them than lust? Defiant Mistress, Ruthless Millionaire Being bedded by a millionaire had not been on Callie's agenda... Josh Tremont was simply too impossible to resist. But she had to stop him from seeking vengeance. She'd gone into this knowing she'd betray her new boss; she hadn't expected to deceive the man she'd come to love. Views: 35
People usually see what they want to see, so they miss the big stuff… like antennas.Kilana knows what her eyes are telling her can’t be true.There’s a naked man in her bed and he’s glowing. And then there are the solid black eyes, the floating several feet above the bed, and the most damning of all… he has antennas.The newly divorced Kilana thinks she’s seeing things, but when he opens his mouth and tells her he’s hunting humans and his intentions are to devour her, Kilana knows she has an alien problem.But who will help her get away from the admittedly sexy creature who wants her pleasured and fattened until her flavor is perfect? Maybe her hair-brained friends Se and Lena can help her avoid the big suppertime cut…Or maybe she’s on her own with the drooling, leering, orgasm-delivering fiend. And maybe dating an alien won’t turn out to be as big a problem as she thinks. Views: 35
