She was born to kill, born to die. Can an assassin be a friend? Crescent is a crowhopper—a genetically modifiedmercenary programmed for ruthless warfare. For her it’s a disaster when a youngman denies her the chance to die in battle. When Crater Trueblood captures her,takes her home with him to Moontown, and actually treats her kindly? That’sbeyond comprehension. Crater is weary of war. He’s a miner, not a soldier.He’d rather spend time working than battle the infernal crowhoppers and theirbosses from earth. When he captures a little crowhopper and brings her home,he’s surprised to enjoy her company. When she’s falsely accused of murder, hebecomes an outlaw to help her escape. Maria Medaris, like her grandfather, is a ruthlesscompetitor in business and in life. She’s well on her way to building an empirefor herself. But she’s haunted by the memory of a young man she traveled withthree years earlier,... Views: 148
Years ago, seventeen-year-old Apache hunter Lozen and her family lived in a world of haves and have-nots. There were the Ones—people so augmented with technology and genetic enhancements that they were barely human—and there was everyone else who served them. Then the Cloud came, and everything changed. Tech stopped working. The world plunged back into a new steam age. The Ones' pets—genetically engineered monsters—turned on them and are now loose on the world.Lozen was not one of the lucky ones pre-C, but fate has given her a unique set of survival skills and magical abilities. She hunts monsters for the Ones who survived the apocalyptic events of the Cloud, which ensures the safety of her kidnapped family. But with every monster she takes down, Lozen's powers grow, and she connects those powers to an ancient legend of her people. It soon becomes clear to Lozen that she is not just a hired gun. As the legendary Killer of Enemies was in the ancient days of the Apache people, Lozen... Views: 148
An ancient power struggle, an empire expanding and a proud, warrior people facing the end of their way of life.It is 219 BC and Carthage has a new General who is intent on expanding their colonies in Iberia, but resistance is growing. Violent raids up and down the east coast of Iberia are occurring. Caros is the son of a wealthy trader and discovers his family murdered after a raid on their village. Honour bound to avenge their murders, Caros turns from trader to warrior to hunt his family's killers. In doing so he befriends a gifted tracker, gains prestige among strange, foreign horsemen and falls in love with a beautiful woman.For Caros, peace and happiness are elusive though as resistance to Carthage finally ignites a conflagration that will change the course of history. He finds himself riding to battle in the army of a young Carthaginian General and while doing so becomes a hero of his people. Even heroes can be broken though... Views: 148
Old vendettas don't die. But Isabelle and her bikers won't go down without a fight. Our lives should be simple now that we're finally out from under constant threats from rival gangs and rich psychos. Although inviting my ex-boyfriend to join our little group isn't exactly uncomplicated—that whole assassin thing doesn't sit well with the more suspicious among us. But when our house goes up in flames with us trapped inside, we realize there's a more pressing danger still lurking in the shadows. And this time, they left a clue: a patch that once belonged to my dad. My father was murdered before I got involved with the MC, but I know why someone might still be angry enough to come after me. My con-artist father taught me everything I know about thievery. Is the clue left in the ashes of our home a link to his past? If so, it seems my father's killer believes I know more than I do about Dad's final... Views: 147
In book four of the Drekinn: Kiki is fun loving and well-liked by his friends. What he most wanted was to find his mates and have them accept him for who he is. Kiki didn't think that was too much to ask for, but evidently he was wrong.Thomas steps forward to finally acknowledge his feelings, but finds himself in the same situation as Kiki. They are lied to and pushed away, literally. When the tension becomes too much, they feel they have no alternative but to leave the Drekinn.Calli and the rest of the Drekinn are upset they have lost two of their family. So when they face the sprite of a woman who is responsible for their loss, the fun begins. Tempers flare and the fight is on, it seems someone forgot to inform Syd the women of the Drekinn run the show. You are either with them, or against them.New facts come forth that sheds a little light on some of the Drekinn's problems. However, what happens next has the Drekinn questioning the past descendants' judgments. They begin to realize there is more going on than meets the eye and it's going to take things from the past to help insure their future.Warning: Sexually explicit content. Ménage – M/F/M and M/M/F.Words: 48,580 Views: 147
"For one to live, the other must die." Devastated. Exiled. Hunted. Lucky and Liora's life has never been easy. But up until now at least they had a home...at least they had him.
But all that is gone and it's time to start over in a new place. A
place with new friends, and new enemies, and new dangers. Only now, it's
coming from both sides. Angels and demons want them dead. Because only
Lucky and Liora hold the key that can tip the balance of power, and undo
everything... Unless one of them makes the ultimate sacrifice. The question is, who? Views: 147
A wonderfully gossipy novel that whisks readers through the glamorous worlds of turn-of-the-century Vienna, Paris, and London. The Rakonitz family - rich, cosmopolitan, and Jewish - is ruled over by the indomitable will of the matriarch, Anastasia. From her exotically furnished house in west London, Anastasia holds court over her children, grandchildren, and vast extended family. For someone must resolve the quarrels, celebrate the births, deaths, engagements, bankruptcies, artistic triumphs, and explain the only way to prepare a delicious Crème Düten. With the dawning of the twentieth century, a series of scandals and financial catastrophes strike the Rakonitzes, threatening the family ties and calling into question the legacy that binds them together. 'There is wealth here, and gaiety. There is middle European style, and food in abundance. It is very un-English, and enormously attractive.' - Julia Neuberger Views: 147
Malory (Wil) Wilson needed to recover from her divorce. A nice transition from West Coast life back to Aspen Creek, the small Colorado mountain town she grew up in would put things straight. The plan was foolproof until she discovered that the first man to break her heart, retired NHL player Christopher Douglas, also returned to Aspen Creek.Christopher had taken enough hits in his career. He didn't know his heart would take one when Wil returned to Aspen Creek. Hell bent on winning her over after having broken her heart years earlier, he will risk everything to get her back—including his life.When the ice rink Malory's father built faces being shut down the couple find themselves working together to save the business. However, forgiveness and newfound love just might come to a crashing end when Christopher's archenemy skates into town bent on revenge.Skating on thin ice, without a guardian angel looking out for Christopher, Malory could lose him forever. Views: 146
