Against the panoramic backdrop of the Cassis cliffs of Provence, France, an exotic mix of the beautiful people of poetry-- poets, academics, and patrons of the arts-- is assembling at a centennial honoring the founder of the Félibrige Foundation. Finding itself with a surplus of talent, the Foundation has awarded one more than its customary dozen fellowships, but even before the gathering can get underway, the unlucky 13th fellow has fetched up dead. But what is the motive? Professional jealousy? Romantic rivalry? Or something to do with a dark secret about the Félibrige’s founder he’s uncovered in his research? American Professor Havilah Gaie has always seen herself as “an academic version of Pam Grier’s characters: smart, quick on their feet, loyal with a keen sense of purpose.” Now she’s got a chance to suit up for action because suddenly she’s a witness in a murder, having spoken with the victim on her phone moments before he was attacked. A specialist in global conflicts and comparative democracy and citizenship, fluent in several languages, honored for her academic achievements by the Ordre des Palmes Académiques, and equally appreciated for her accomplishments in filling out a bikini, she’s shocked by the brutality of her colleague’s murder and determined to ferret out the truth. But she’ll have to stay a few steps ahead of Thierry Gasquet, the dashing French agent assigned to protect her and avert an international scandal. And he’s certainly enjoying keeping her in his sights. Views: 6
Olivia Margot is stronger, more confident, with Devon in her life, and she has to stand her ground to make him understand what they have could be the real deal. Now she’s about to live a Cinderella story like none other before. Devon Stone has met his match, and it’s his turn to make the next move. His decisions will determine their fate.But not even determination or hard-headed stubbornness can keep these two apart. Views: 6
Leaving behind her stifling Texas roots, Sue Anne Devereaux plans to open a chocolate shop in her new hometown of Missoula, Montana. She's busy as a bee, joining the women's business league and drumming up new customers. But there's one big distraction: Zach Crippen—the kind of good-looking devil who makes her question if chocolate alone can give her life the sweetness it needs.Security guard Zach can't wait to finish his penance at Missoula's tiny airport, where he was banished after he made a mistake at a larger airport. He'll do anything it takes to get back his reputation and move on to a metropolitan assignment. A casual fling—no strings attached—would be fine with him, but the quirky woman who makes the best chocolate he's ever tasted deserves more than he can give her.Will their dreams cost them a chance at the future, or can they find a way to have their chocolate and eat it, too?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors Views: 6
Lydia Kincaid’s shipping back to Boston, but she’s not happy about it. She
left to get away from the firefighting community—her father was a firefighter, her
brother’s a firefighter and, more importantly, her ex is a firefighter. But family is
number one and her father needs her help running the pub he bought when he retired.
Soon, Lydia finds it hard to resist the familiar comfort and routine, and even harder to
resist her brother’s handsome friend Aidan. Aidan Hunt is a firefighter because of the
Kincaid family. He’s had the hots for Lydia for years, but if ever a woman was
off-limits to him it’s her. Aside from being his mentor’s daughter, she’s his best
friend’s sister. The ex-wife of a fellow firefighter. But his plan to play it cool until
she leaves town again fails, and soon he and Lydia have crossed a line they can’t
un-cross. As Aidan and Lydia’s flirtation turns into something more serious, Lydia knows
she should be planning her escape. Being a firefighter’s wife was the hardest thing
she’s ever done and she doesn’t know if she has the strength to do it again. Aidan can’t
imagine walking away from Boston Fire—even for Lydia. The job and the brotherhood are
his life; but if he wants Lydia in it, he’ll have to decide who’s first in his
heart. Views: 6
She's his fantasy leading lady...if he can convince her love can be their reality.Women in Hollywood, Book 2When aspiring screenwriter Mona Johnson landed a job as assistant to one of Hollywood's most sought-after movie producers, she planned to use the experience to build her career. She never expected her match made in online-dating heaven to be her boss. Romance with Terrance Beckham is out of the question. She knows his history. He's not the commitment type.His quest to find real love in real time coming up empty, Terrance goes incognito in the virtual world to take his famous name and large bank account out of the equation. Then he discovers the online chat room handle of Ms. Perfect is attached to the woman who brings him coffee.Disclosing his identity will have to be handled delicately if they're to face their mutual attraction without preconceived notions. But before they can build a bridge to happiness, they'll have to... Views: 6
One year after the tragic events in the Central Square, civil war rages between the Ruling Council and forces still loyal to the MWR. The fragmented remnants of Silent Thunder roam the Wilderness, searching for a fabled weapon that will turn the tide of the war. And an old enemy from the East lands in World System territory, bringing with them a firestorm of blood and vengeance.
Elizabeth Aurora, disenchanted by Emperor Sullivan's descent into the very same tyranny he once sought to overthrow, abandons her position in the Imperial government and attempts to flee Rome. When her plan fails, she is offered one chance to redeem herself: to infiltrate the Silent Thunder rebellion and use them to secure Sullivan's victory over the World System.
Derek Blaine leads the Spectorium, an army of elite soldiers trained with the Spectral Gladius, across the Wilderness to track and destroy the remaining force of Silent Thunder. Driven by his last promise to 301, he is blinded by a desire for vengeance and will not stop until Grace has paid for his partner's fate.
Pursued on every side, Grace does her best to hold her rebel remnant together against the forces that would destroy them all. Enemies both old and new threaten Silent Thunder's very existence, and she comes to the realization that surviving is simply not enough.
The only way to save her people is to become a conqueror herself.
Shadow Heart is the third installment in The Shadow Saga series, and is preceded by Shadow Soldier (2013) and Shadow Fall (2014).
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