The II AM Trilogy is an urban fantasy series featuring vampires both good and evil, none of whom sparkle. Dark, violent, and sensual, but buoyed by themes of hope, perseverance, and survival, the books have captured the imaginations of tens of thousands of readers around the world. Now, for your convenience, they're available together in a single eBook. This collection includes The Blood That Bonds (2009), Blood Hunt (2011), and The Children of the Sun (2012) and tells the complete tale of Two Majors, a brash and impulsive young woman trapped in the grip of addiction who finds herself drawn into a world she never knew existed and must struggle to survive the many dangers she faces. From darkly scheming ancients, to ruthless upstarts, to violent cults of vampire hunters, Two must face enemy after enemy if she is to reach at last the peace and comfort she has sought all her life. Highly rated and reviewed across the internet, The II AM Trilogy has drawn in fans with its highly compelling cast, and its signature blend of action, romance, suspense, and humor. Fans of vampire novels like Twilight and the True Blood series who are looking for an interesting and adult spin on the genre will not be disappointed. This collection also includes, contained within The Children of the Sun, the novella "Amun Sa and the Girl from the Desert" Praise for The Blood That Bonds "... I really and thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters, especially the [main character], Two, were vibrant and interesting. Christopher's writing style is active and engaging. I even fell in love with the male lead (yummy and dark - my kinda guy) and other prominent characters in the 'family'." - R. Praise for Blood Hunt "This book was awesome. Totally epic. It was beautifully written, and carefully crafted to demand the reader's whole attention. I got lost in the words, and the emotions the story inspired. It was a roller coaster for me." - K. Praise for The Children of the Sun "The Children of the Sun was absolutely amazing! It's was a brilliant end to a brilliant trilogy and I'm really sad it's over." - L. Views: 67
You can search the world over...But sometimes love is right next door.Deputy Sheriff Seth Collier is content to serve and protect the citizens of Wickham Falls...until the sexy ex-marine meets his new next-door neighbor. Dr. Natalia Hawkins left the big-city ER for a small-town practice. And while Seth is everything her nasty ex wasn't...Natalia's head says to leave him in the friend zone. But her heart says this may be a second chance at love. Views: 67
BONUS: This edition contains a reader's guide and an excerpt from Allison Weir's The Lady in the Tower.Acclaimed author Alison Weir brings to life the extraordinary tale of Katherine Swynford, a royal mistress who became one of the most crucial figures in the history of Great Britain. Born in the mid-fourteenth century, Katherine de Roët was only twelve when she married Hugh Swynford, an impoverished knight. But her story had truly begun two years earlier, when she was appointed governess to the household of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster and fourth son of King Edward III. Widowed at twenty-one, Katherine became John's mistress and then, after many twists of fortune, his bride in a scandalous marriage. Mistress of the Monarchy reveals a woman ahead of her time--making her own choices, flouting convention, and taking control of her own destiny. Indeed, without Katherine Swynford, the course of English history, perhaps even the world, would have been very... Views: 67
"Perry's Victorian-era holiday mysteries [are] an annual treat."—The Wall Street JournalIn this intriguing, uplifting holiday mystery from bestselling author Anne Perry, an orphan boy investigates a woman's kidnapping—and discovers there's more at stake than a disappearance. It wouldn't quite be Christmas without a holiday mystery decorated with all the Victorian trimmings, as only New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry can render it. Now the tradition continues as mayhem is once again found under the mistletoe, and intrigue stalks the cobblestone streets and gaslit parlors of old London Town. Formerly a river urchin living on the banks of the Thames, nine-year-old Worm has never experienced a family Christmas. But thanks to a job at Hester Monk's clinic in Portpool Lane, he's found a makeshift family in kindly volunteer Miss Claudine Burroughs and curmudgeonly old bookkeeper Squeaky Robinson. When Worm witnesses the... Views: 67
From one of the great masters of the contemporary short story, here is an astonishing collection that showcases Charles Baxter's unique ability to unveil the remarkable in the seemingly inconsequential moments of an eerie yet familiar life. Penetrating and prophetic, the ten inter-related stories in There's Something I Want You to Do are held together by a surreally intricate web of cause and effect--one that slowly ensnares both fictional bystanders and enraptured readers. Benny, an architect and hopeless romantic, is robbed on his daily walk along the Mississippi River, and the blow of a baseball bat to the back of his knee feels like a strike from God. A drug dealer named Black Bird reads Othello while waiting for customers in a bar. Elijah, a pediatrician and the father of two, is visited nightly by visions of Alfred Hitchcock. Meanwhile, a dog won't stop barking, a passenger on a transatlantic flight reads aloud from the book of Psalms during... Views: 67
New Year. New World. New
Species.
In the depths of the bayous lives a
secret race of puma shifters. The creation of a powerful magic, they have lived
in peace until the threat of extinction drives them to seek the world beyond
their homelands. Now the Pantera must discover the answer to their dying magic
and halt an ancient enemy before it can destroy them all.
Book 1: RAPHAEL
The brilliant and dangerous diplomat of the Pantera shapeshifters, Raphael has
devoted his life to discovering the key to the infertility that is threatening
the extinction of his puma race. Creating a vast network of spies worldwide, he
never expected to discover that the answer might be beneath his very nose. But
when Ashe, a beautiful human female, crosses his path, his most primitive
instincts are stirred. Unable to resist, he takes her to his bed, and is
shocked when she becomes pregnant with his child.
Book 2: PARISH
Untamed and undeniably sexy, Parish, leader of the Pantera hunters, rarely
leaves the magic of the Wildlands to deal with the humans he despises. But with
the prized and risky Pantera birth on the way, puma shifter, Parish must travel
to New Orleans to find and bring back a human doctor. The moment he sees the
lovely, talented and all too human Dr. Julia Cabot he cannot resist the wild,
potent drive to make her his. Betrayed and destroyed by love, Julia will not
let her heart choose her path again. But as she and Parish fight to save the
life of an unborn child, a fierce and overwhelming bond develops between them.
Book 3: BAYON
Charming, drop-dead gorgeous Hunter Bayon is thirsting for revenge on the
enemies who slipped into the Wildlands and attacked Ashe and her vulnerable
child. Pledging to track down the cowards, Bayon goes on the hunt, pursuing the
humans to a nearby town. But searching their shabby hideaway, he makes a
discovery that shocks him to his very soul and might very well destroy the
heart of the Pantera.
Book 4: JEAN-BAPTISTE
Tattooed and pierced, sexy Nurturer Jean-Baptiste has been living in utter
isolation. His cat is out of control, and the only thing that soothes the beast
is a rare mineral he keeps inking into his skin. Until he meets her: Genevieve
Burel. The beautiful and buttoned-up female puma is unlike anyone he's ever
met. She makes his cat purr, and he knows he must possess her, mate with her.
Book 5: TALON
After the tragic death of his parents when Talon was young, he’s dedicated his
life to protecting the Pantera. To the strikingly gorgeous man, loyalty and
honor mean everything. So it’s no surprise that he’s determined to treat Isi
Rousseau as the enemy. If the elders believe she is a danger then he will do
whatever necessary to prevent her from destroying his beloved Wildlands. But
discovering the delicate beauty sleeping in his bed, Talon discovers his noble
intentions wavering. The female, with short, jet black hair streaked with blue,
and a pair of dark eyes, might act tough, but it’s obvious to him that she’s as
desperate as he is for a place to call home. More importantly, her presence is
helping keep Ashe and her baby alive.
Book 6: XAVIER
The drop-dead gorgeous leader of the Geeks, Xavier has one goal: find the human
male his enemies seek. Devoted to his work, and to the Pantera, there is
nothing that can distract him from accomplishing his goal. Until he spots his
best friend’s little sister alone and partying it up with a bunch of human
males at the local bar. Consumed with possessiveness, Xavier takes her home and
refuses to leave her side until her brother returns. But the longer he’s around
Amalie, the harder it is to deny the molten attraction that burns between them.
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