The gaslight and shadows of the underground city of Recoletta hide secrets and lies. When Inspector Liesl Malone investigates the murder of a renowned historian, she finds herself stonewalled by the all-powerful Directorate of Preservation – Recoletta's top-secret historical research facility.
When a second high-profile murder threatens the very fabric of city society, Malone and her rookie partner Rafe Sundar must tread carefully, lest they fall victim to not only the criminals they seek, but the government which purports to protect them. Knowledge is power, and power must be preserved at all costs...
File Under: Science Fantasy [ Thriller | Society in Ruins | Fully Booked | New and Weird ]
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Jalan is safe on the Yen Estate, the youngest child in a loving family. The greatest tragedy in his young life is the death of his father, Lord Hallis Yen. The greatest challenge is the training in arms, horsemanship and tactics he receives under the watchful eyes of the house lancers. He does not question why he trains hard, harder even than the lancers. Captain Erida and Lieutenant Burk say he needs it. He needs to be ready. His mother tells him to work hard and honor the memory of his father. And he does. He works hard and holds his questions until the day the king’s messenger arrives. The day Jalan discovers answers he does not want and a skill he dares not use. Views: 39
John and Melanie Giamo think of themselves as an average family, married with three teenage children. Childhood sweethearts, they've lived all their lives in the quiet Vermont village of Clark's Corner, where John is chief of police and Melanie publishes a small local newspaper. Their lives seem routine enough, even mundane. Then rock star Gabriel Strand drives into town, knocking everything off balance with his celebrity swagger. John is mildly annoyed until an attempt on Strand's life leaves an innocent man dead and the young musician feeling vulnerable and alone...and turning to Melanie for comfort. Their mutual attraction could destroy the marriage she always assumed was impervious to any outside threat. The closer Gabriel gets to Melanie, the greater the danger she and her family face. John must use every resource available, as well as his gut intuition, to protect the singer and the people of his town from a murderer, while he also fights to save his marriage. Keeping The Peace is the story of an average family suddenly faced with extraordinary circumstances they could never have imagined. It is the portrait of an exceptional marriage and the strength of the love at its core.** Views: 39
For years, Rafi Delarua saw his family suffer under his father's unethical use of psionic power. Now the government has Rafi under close watch but, hating their crude attempts to analyse his brain, he escapes to the planet Punartam, where his abilities are the norm, not the exception. Punartam is also the centre for his favourite sport, wallrunning—and thanks to his best friend, he has found a way to train with the elite.But Rafi soon realises he's playing quite a different game, for the galaxy is changing; unrest is spreading and the Zhinuvian cartels are plotting, making the stars a far more dangerous place to aim. There may yet be one solution—involving interstellar travel, galactic power and the love of a beautiful game. Views: 39
Being a Guardian for the Black Mesa Wolf Pack meant everything to Lily Bardou. Until the night she made a fatal mistake. Since then, she's kept her wild side tightly leashed, denying her responsibilities to both her pack and her own sensual needs.
Until Kieran Rendall stalks into her life.
Kieran’s wanted Lily for two long years, and he's finally done waiting. Convinced she’s part of his destiny, he's back in town with a plan: to help Lily let go of the past—and to unlock her caged passions. Views: 39
Book three in the Love Under Fire series.As a therapist, Lena has worked with damaged vets—and never wants a relationship with one. As a result, her lust at first sight for sexy Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Rick Frasier is off the menu, no matter how intriguing she finds him. Rick has never shied from danger or risk-taking but the overwhelming attraction he feels for Lena sends him into a tailspin. As they escape a gunman intent on mayhem and battle their feelings, they'll find there's a firestorm of desire inside them as furious and intense as any threat. Inside Scoop: The couples in the Love Under Fire series find love through the crucible of a mall shooting event.A Romantica® erotic romantic suspense from Ellora's Cave Views: 39
What a royal wants... Prince Hafiz devotes his days to his people and his nights to indulging his desires with his stunning American mistress, Lacey Maxwell. But duty requires him to marry a "suitable" bride. In her deepest secret fantasies, Lacey naively hopes to one day wear Hafiz's ring, until her dreams are shattered and he chooses someone else. Faced with the reality of a passionless union, Hafiz realizes the years spent with Lacey have done nothing to slake his hunger for her. Instead he's determined to turn his only vice into a virtue for the sake of his country...and each other! Views: 39
