At this exclusive masquerade ball, membership has deliciously wicked privileges—from USA TODAY bestselling author Cara Lockwood...Asha Patel has a reputation for always getting what—and who—she wants. The moment the heiress and desi bombshell discovers the existence of the exclusive old-world Sphinx Society, Asha knows that she's found yet another club that doesn't want her. Which only makes her more determined to join.Of course, Mathis Durand isn't exactly compliant. In fact, the gorgeous, delectably sexy French host treats Asha like just another spoiled, gauche American socialite. One who certainly needs a lesson in manners. Or maybe a spanking. But Asha knows how to deal with men like Mathis Durand: with a tantalizingly deep kiss that promises more...The moment her lips meet Durand's, Asha is lost in a white-hot rush of pure lust, exposing only an unquenchable need for more, more and even more. Now it's a dangerously sensual tango... Views: 154
Any minute I'm going to wake up from this nightmare. Being tied up and thrown in the trunk of a car doesn't happen in real life. Except the silk tie around my wrists feels very real. And my father, Johnny Conti, the head of the Outfit, is telling me to be a good girl—that I'm to be the wife of the man who tied me up and has me over his wide shoulder. Some women might swoon over gorgeous Dominic Sabatini with his blue eyes, dimples, and muscled body in a silk suit. Not me. Those are just distractions from who, what he really is: a ruthless killer with blood on his hands and ice in his veins.There is no way Dominic could actually want to marry me. A virgin, curvy, buried in an all-girls Catholic boarding school for most of my life and seventeen years younger than him. He's marrying so far beneath him it's absurd. No to all of it. Tomorrow I'm going to marry the man of my dreams, a nice, kind accountant. I'm going to have the safe, boring... Views: 154
Ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries who defend the innocent, but when a rustler's bullet leaves one of them at death's door, they seek out help from Dr. Josephine Burkett. When Josephine's brother is abducted and she is caught in the crossfire, Matthew may have to sacrifice everything—even his team—to save her. Views: 154
AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY BUT AT A TERRIBLE PRICE . . . .
Against all the odds, Jack West Jr found the Three Secret Cities but at a heartbreaking cost.
His beloved daughter Lily, it appeared, was slaughtered by Sphinx in a cruel ancient ritual.
TO THE MOUNTAINS AND THE FALL!
With his rivals far ahead of him, Jack must now get to one of the five iron mountains - two of which have never been found - and perform a mysterious feat known only as 'The Fall'.
Although what is this object on the moon that is connected to it?
A NEW PLAYER ARRIVES !
Amid all this, Jack will discover that a new player has entered the race, a general so feared by the four legendary kingdoms they had him locked away in their deepest dungeon.
Only now this general has escaped and he has a horrifying plan of his own . . . .
The Two Lost Mountains is Matthew Reilly's sixteenth novel, and the sixth installment in the Huntsman Series which features Jack West Jr as the main protagonist.
It serves as the sequel to The Three Secret Cities. Views: 154
For Madison Jones, there has always been her life in Denver. There has always been her girlfriend, Kacey. There has always been her best friend, her studio and her pottery. She has everything in her life exactly in place. But after the loss of her brother, Madison feels unsure about her own future. When Kacey is offered a new job in Oregon, Madison jumps at the opportunity to follow her. While Kacey works to open a new restaurant at Minerva Hills Winery, Madison sets up her art studio on the property. But constantly in Madison’s path is the owner and winemaker, CS Freeburn. CS is as serious as they come and seems unlikely to warm to either Kacey or Madison. Though their initial interactions are awkward—if not downright nerve-wracking—the more they cross paths and the more Madison gets to know CS, the more Madison craves those little moments with the standoffish winemaker. How could she have known that those encounters would begin to threaten the carefully structured life that Madison has built? Views: 154
Single mom of twin boys, Olivia Banner, has her hands full juggling life's demands. She doesn't have time for her mysterious new neighbor or all the questions his presence conjures up, even if he is a handsome devil. Toss in a complicated relationship with her ex-husband, meddlesome family members, and going back to school to provide a stable financial future for her and her boys and Olivia turns to her gal pals for guidance. Sometimes playing it safe is the right choice, and other times leaping into the unknown can lead to all the dreams you never knew you had coming true. Views: 154
The past year hasn't been kind to Grace. Her parents lost their business, she was dumped by her boyfriend and then her beloved grandfather passed away. Since then she's been existing. Barely.Despite all the setbacks, she's determined to follow her dream of being a lawyer, but she's got some problems. First, can she afford law school? Second, what if she gets into her dream school? Finally, a new guy in town is trying to steal her heart. Can she pursue her dreams and find love too? Views: 154
To say Sheriff Natalie Strand is shocked that Sarah Eastman, the girl who kissed her at a high school party, is back in town would be a huge understatement. Between Sarah's return and a stray dog that gets the best of her, Natalie's world is suddenly turned upside down.They say you can't go home again, but that's exactly what Sarah does when she returns to Spruce Mountain, Oregon, to live with her aunt and uncle after her divorce. All she wants is peace and to ensure her daughter, Harley, has stability. Seeing Natalie again after seventeen years ignites a passion that she hasn't felt in a long time. Never mind that her heart tumbles in her chest or that she forgets words when Natalie's around, she needs to focus on her family and getting her life back together.Natalie and Sarah are about to discover that anything is possible when love takes the long way home. Views: 154
