In the dark winter of 1555 the flayed bodies of young women are washing up on the banks of the Venice's canals. When Angelico Vespucci, whose portrait was painted by the Italian master Titian, is discovered to be the monster responsible for these horrific crimes, he inexplicably vanishes along with the painting. All that remains was the chilling warning that when the portrait emerges, so will the man. Now, the lost Titian masterpiece has surfaced in modern-day London, and skinless corpses are amassing all around the world. And it will fall to Nino Bergstrom, the adopted son of a retired art dealer, to unravel half a millennium of myth, mystery, and murder. Views: 21
In the stunning prequel novella to her new mixed martial arts series, New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster brings together an elite fighter and the woman he's determined to win.Power. Brute strength. Unforgettable moves. It's no wonder Harper Gates hasn't been able to get her fling with Gage "Savage" Ringer out of her head. Months have passed since she laid eyes--or any other body parts--on him. Months without a word of contact...until, sidelined by injury, he comes back to town.Staying focused on his training seemed like a smart move to Gage, even if he thought about Harper every day. Seeing her again only makes it clear how much is at stake. He's got one night to earn back her trust. One night to show her that behind his breathtaking skill and ripped body is a man who'll give her everything she needs.Don't miss No Limits, the first novel in Lori Foster's Ultimate series. Views: 21
Off With Their Heads!
When Wonderland’s army invades, General Snow White, Prince Phillip and the other fairy tale heroes must face a desperate situation... it’s not about winning the battle, but how long they can survive it.
Meanwhile, Queen Alice finds herself to be an unwitting pawn in a deadly plot of checkmate against her throne; while someone from Alice’s past has a different endgame in mind.
Danger exists for both sides of the battlefield. Will there ever be a Happily Ever After?
Continuing the events from Book I: Queen Cinder, Roy A. Mauritsen’s thrilling fantasy adventure fairy tale epic, Shards Of The Glass Slipper continues with Book II: Queen Alice.
“The second book of Shards Of The Glass Slipper is even better than the first,
securing Roy Mauritsen's place as one of the best up and coming fantasy writers.”
-Patrick Thomas, author of The Murphy’s Lore series Views: 21
WHAT USE ARE DRAWING-ROOM MANNERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT? Falling unconscious in the Egyptian sand at Cleo Valsac's feet is not part of Lord Quintus Bredon Deverall's plan. He's supposed to be whisking this young widow away from her father's dusty camp and back to England--to her aristocratic grandfather and a respectable husband. Despite Cleo's strong-willed nature, she can't help but feel comforted by Quin's protective presence. But she has no idea of this wounded stranger's true identity...or of the passion that will begin to burn between them under the heat of the desert sun! "Allen reaches into readers' hearts." --RT Book Reviews on Married to a Stranger Views: 21
Finally admitting their feelings for one another after four years should mean a fairytale ending, right? Maggie discovers happily ever after can’t exist when uncertainty and untruths interfere with the relationship she thought she had with Parker. When Parker’s plans change without notice, Maggie and her one true love find they aren’t only on different pages, but they aren’t even reading the same book. Through it all, they find themselves wondering: Is love enough?About the AuthorShealy James is Georgia native who teaches middle school math during the day and disappears into fiction at night. She is an avid reader and a writer who laughs in the face of middle school angst and welcomes humor, drama, and the all-important happy ending. Shealy lives with her husband and daughter and is the author of the Finding Series and Whole Life Series. Views: 21
Part OneThe StormOne womanOne manAn empty bed and breakfastA summer stormOne night they'll never forget - so they thought...When my aunt passed away and left me her dilapidated bed and breakfast it was all so surreal. I hadn't been back to that beach in many years, and the idea of revisiting left me sad and vulnerable.I never planned on having guests. In fact, I just wanted to close up the place and sell it, so that I could move on with my life.Then the storm happened.Taken by surprise, I planned on waiting for it to pass. The house creaked and the power went out. That's when someone knocked on the door.He was a stranger, dripping wet, cold, and looking for shelter. I couldn't turn him away...What happened next between us opened new doors, changing everything I thought I wanted for myself.The only question is if I can trust him, or will his past destroy it all?Part 2The HurricaneI'm a man with secrets, buried deep where I think no one will ever discover. I've run far enough away and started over. My new life is ideal, almost perfect.Then something happens and all bets are off. There are some actions that are unforgivable. My past could cost me the one thing that I value the most in this world. My new life. Views: 21
The hardest second
chance they’ll ever take…
Cameron Thatcher runs the only ranch in the small town of
Covendale. So when Sydney Davis needs a horse-drawn carriage for her dream
wedding, she has to ask him. Unfortunately, he’s also the boy who broke her heart
six years ago and hasn’t spoken to her—or anyone else in Covendale—since.
Cam is shocked when the girl he used to love turns up at the
Leaning T, and furious to hear she’s marrying the man who’s trying to take his
ranch from him. He agrees to lend her the carriage with one condition: after
she’s married, she never comes back.
But after six years of silence, the sparks between them
haven’t died. As tempers flare and emotions blaze, Sydney finds herself
wondering if she’s been wrong all this time—and Cam races to stop her from
making the biggest mistake of her life.WARNING: This is a steamy contemporary romance.
If you’re not into sexy times, you may want to give it a pass.
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Temptation comes in many flavors... Nadia Spiceland works in the business of temptation. The confections she crafts at the Sugar and Spice Bakery and Café lure in the locals. But one customer is interested in more than just her delectable sticky buns... Kane Sullivan teaches human sexuality at the nearby college, where coeds are clamoring for seats in his lectures. Nadia is reluctant to his advances, yet she also has needs. Who better to fulfill them than the man who's referred to as "Dr. Sex" by his female students? Soon Kane creates a hunger in Nadia that nothing can satiate. It weakens her, and that's something she cannot risk. Not again. But Kane's masterful touch might just be powerful enough to melt her heart—and free her to trust again... MATURE AUDIENCE Views: 21
