CharlotteHe’s an arrogant bastard, a manwhore, and a guy I’m forced to live with because my mother married his father.A part of me hates Derek because of the way he flaunts himself, because he doesn’t seem to care that he uses women like they are nothing more than a body to warm his bed for a few hours. But what I hate even more is the fact that I want him.The more he teases me, brushes up against me as we pass each other, and slips in dirty innuendos during our conversations, the more I want to slap him, and then give myself to him like so many other women have done.DerekI know Charlotte hates me, loathes me, and thinks I’m a player, but what she might not know is that those little touches I give her, those filthy little slips in the conversation that have her blushing and getting embarrassed, turn me on like a fiend.I never said I was a good guy, and that I didn’t sleep around back in the day, because I did. But I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want her. My past is tainted, but how surprised would she be if she found out I haven’t been with anyone in longer than I cared to admit?How shocked would Charlotte be if I admitted I’ve stayed away from other girls because I want her that badly? Views: 666
A re-telling of Pride and Prejudice... re-imagined with mystery and intrigue along the way! (Book 2 of a Four-Part Series)Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters are excited by the prospect of the Netherfield masquerade ball--they're looking forward to enchantment and romance and maybe even a wedding proposal too! But their anticipation is overshadowed by the arrival of mysterious gifts from the Orient and the discovery of a deadly curse. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is hiding a guilty secret about her encounter with a charming rogue and still struggling to understand her feelings for Mr Darcy. The handsome, aloof gentleman may be a master at solving mysteries, but what are his intentions towards her heart?A romantic Regency mystery inspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice! This is the second book in the Dark Darcy Mysteries - a Pride and Prejudice variation combining intrigue and romance. * Each book in this series features a standalone mystery which is resolved, but the overall story of Darcy and Elizabeth's courtship is told over the 4 books of the series.The Netherfield Affair (Book 1)Intrigue at the Ball (Book 2)The Poisoned Proposal (Book 3)Secrets at Pemberley (Book 4)Other books by Penelope Swan:Darcy RevealedDarcy's WagerDarcy's Christmas Wish Views: 666
The bestselling author of the Killer Instincts novels “knows how to write scorching sexual tension” (USA Today). Now she really sets it on fire in a new series about men and women living on the edge of violence, sex, and life and death.
After a devastating war decimated most of the world, Hudson Lane has only known the oppressive life under her own father’s tyranny. She finally escapes, branding herself an outlaw and hunted by the Enforcers. Her best chance at survival is Connor Mackenzie, an aggressively sensual fugitive who opens her eyes to the wicked possibilities of a world without rules.
As the leader of a band of outlaw fighters, Connor can’t resist the beautiful stranger who asks for his protection. Despite his reservations, he agrees to introduce her to a whole new way of life. But when Connor discovers Hudson’s connection to the enemies of liberty, he wonders how far he can trust the woman who has abandoned all inhibitions to challenge every forbidden desire. Views: 665
Teagan Harper is barely ten years old when she finds herself orphaned and sent away to live at Raven’s Peak, a Gothic estate on the seaside cliffs of Maine. Soon, though, her heartache and loneliness are tempered by a blossoming friendship with the only other child living at Raven’s Peak: Kane Doyle, only two years older than Teagan and abandoned by his mother. Over the years, the pair grows inseparable. First they’re pranksters and confidants, but eventually their feelings change, and best friends turn into soul mates. On the cusp of Teagan’s departure for a university in Boston, they share a glimpse into their happily-ever-after and make promises of forever.
But Teagan and Kane’s engagement and dreams of the future are shattered when Teagan returns home to find Kane gone from Raven’s Peak—and living with someone new. Devastated and heartbroken, Teagan cuts ties with her beloved adoptive home and tries to move on with her life. But years later, when the shocking truth behind Kane’s betrayal comes to light, Teagan must decide whether to embrace her new life and let go of her past once and for all, or fight for her dream life with the only man she’s ever wanted. Views: 665
First came segregation. Then separation. Then extermination . . . The taut, terrifying followup to Notes from a Necrophobe.Swarm intelligence, observed in ant colonies and beehives, was found in its most dangerous form at the microbial level–and it was this collective intelligence that brought on the apocalypse.Only ten people made it out of the Mclean High School Refugee Center alive. They enjoy their celebrity status–until they discover they've been infected with the same parasites that reanimate the dead. Soon they find themselves on the run, hunted by the very institution that saved them from the apocalypse. Now, as they continue to fight external forces, they're struggling against the commands from the parasites in their brains: Scratch. Bite. Kill. Repeat . . . Views: 665
A collection of trading books: Jesse Livermore, Richard Wyckoff, Trading Essentials, Trading Performance. Views: 665
Murder in Murloo: A Dusty Kent Mystery Views: 665
Dalton Black never thought he'd find his true mate. His dark past convinced him that he could never be worthy of one, but the Great Luna did not agree. She saw fit to give him a gypsy healer, the purest of heart among their kind. And now that he's finally found her, she slips through his grasp and into the hands of Volcan, a corrupt high fae driven mad by his own need for power. Now Dalton, with help from his own powerful friends, must find Jewel and rescue her before Volcan can use her blood to create witches and once again throw off the balance of good and evil.
As their journey begins, Perizada will once again lead a group of wolves on a hunt to bring down evil, but little do they know that Volcan is just a drop of blood in the sea of supernatural beings about to darken their path. Views: 665
There are only a few productive things a man can do once he picks up a sword. And the very lowest of these is to become an adventurer, like Lenk and his companions. For the right price, no deed is too dirty, no task is too dangerous, no foe too ferocious. Not even a demon.From wars ancient and terrible, wounds are bleeding. From seas deep and fathomless, demons are rising. From the mouth of hell, the Kraken Queen is calling. And all that stands between the damned and the mortal world are a pack of degenerates and the steel they carry.Seas will rise. Heaven will fall.Now, for the first time the breakout trilogy by Sam Sykes is collected in one volume. Views: 665
Theirs is an unusual love story...nbsp;By day, Matthew Lambert is a successful executive at a busy import-export business. But when he returns home to his wife, he enjoys becoming his true self, kneeling naked at her beautiful feet. Theyrsquo;ve been married for three years, and every day he falls deeper into his devotion to her.nbsp;His one regret is that he can't let go of the hang-ups that keep him from serving her more fully. No matter how she reassures him, and urges him not to push past his limits, he longs for the ability to fully submit. Finally, he approaches her with an idea that will help strip away his last inhibitions, and belong to her completely, body, mind and soul.nbsp;She really should have known better...nbsp;Dr. Monica Lambert is lucky to have such a devoted submissive for a husband. When he begs her to try erotic hypnosis to help him bend more fully to his will, she knows that hersquo;ll be the perfect subject for the technique. She also knows the dangers involved. But how can she resist such a sweet request for her to take total control?nbsp;As the couple travels further and further down this unusual path, the line between illusion and reality becomes dangerously blurred. Will their love survive the inevitable moment when their fantasy world comes crashing down?nbsp;****This 22,000 word novella is for adults only and features a loving risk-aware couple who enjoys indulging in a variety of very intense sexual experiences. Itrsquo;s a stand-alone story and has a HEA, with some bumps along the way.**** Views: 664
A California girl born and raised, Mai can't wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, though, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War. Mai's parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their out-of-touch daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those are their roots, not her own. Vietnam is hot, smelly, and the last place she wants to be. Besides barely speaking the language, she doesn't know the geography, the local customs, or even her distant relatives. To survive her trip, Mai must find a balance between her two completely different worlds. Views: 664
