It’s 1982 but not as we know it. The Cold War has lost its chill and World War III has arrived, threatening to send the whole planet into meltdown. Vladislav Rakovich is a young, idealistic communist. He dreams of being an officer, leading his soldiers on a mission to free the world from capitalism. But as the Soviet armies roll west, he gains his first bitter taste of command and reality hits. Can he stay focused on his aim in the face of undisciplined troops, a corrupt superior officer, and NATO's military might? As conflict rages around him, Rakovich finds that his biggest battle comes from within as his faith in the communist cause is shaken by the horror of war. Back home in Leningrad, Rakovich’s beloved sister Anna has other things to worry about. Drawn into a world of trade unions and protests, Anna finds herself driven by a new purpose, although her beliefs introduce her to a dangerous world where dissent can lead to disappearance or even death. Will this war birth the second revolution the nation is crying out for? Or will the people be trampled underfoot by the establishment once more? The Bear’s Claws is a compelling and powerful story of how family, courage, and conviction can survive in a world torn apart by war.
Discover the world of The Paranormal Council in this enthralling panther shifter & bear shifter paranormal romance featuring fated mates, and more! Can they heal each other's wounds, or will they live the rest of their without their fated mate? The only way for Vic to deal with the death of his parents, is to hide away in the woods, doing everything that he can to avoid his responsibilities as the panther alpha. For years, Nita believed that her entire family was dead. But hearing a rumour that her cousin is still alive, she sets out to find him. A chance encounter in the woods, brings the two shifters together, and something quickly sparks between them. - The Bear's Claws is book six of The Paranormal Council, a fated mates paranormal romance series. It can be read as a standalone and includes a shifter m/f romance. If you enjoy fated mates, light-hearted paranormal romances, intertwined standalones, a hint of steam, quick reads, and plenty of swoon, check out the complete Paranormal Council series today! Search Terms & Keywords for The Paranormal Council series: paranormal romance, pnr, fated mates, shifters, shifter romance, witches, dryads, nymphs, necromancers, banshees, panther shifter, tiger shifter, snake shifter, owl shifter, jackal shifter, vampire, vampire romance, witch romance, leopard shifter, dragon shifter, unicorn shifter, dating app, incubus, faerie, fae, fairy, siren, ladybird shifter, ladybug shifter, hare shifter, raven shifter, steamy romance, steamy paranormal romance, destiny, fate, love, meant-to-be, friends-to-lovers, second chance, one night to forever, single parent, contemporary fantasy, quick reads, enemies-to-lovers, sports romance, forbidden romance, opposites attract, workplace romance, urban fantasy romance, fantasy romance, unusual shifters. If you love these authors, you’ll enjoy this series: JR Ward, Sarah J Maas, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Karen Marie Moning, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Kresley Cole, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan, Gina Showalter, Lora Leigh, Patricia Briggs, Rebecca Zanetti, Abigail Owen, Laurell K. Hamilton, I.T. Lucas, Jeaniene Frost, Lynsay Sands, Lori Foster, Kat Martin, KF Breene, Nora Roberts, Britt Andrews, Donna Grant, Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham, Amelia Hutchins, Ilona Andrews,Tate James, Kathryn Moon, Angel Lawson, Ashley N. Rostek, Siobhan Davis, Kit Rocha, Crystal Ash, Eva Ashwood, Sarah Piper, Raven Kennedy, J.D. Robb, Kait Ballenger, Shelly Laurenston, Kerri Maniscalco, Anna Hackett, Terry Bolryder, Julie Ann Walker, Alexandra Ivy, Brittney Sahin, Jennifer Estep, Susan Fanetti, Lara Adrian, Brenda K. Davies, Leia Stone, Kristen Ashley, Leann Castellanos, Dianne Duvall, Kathleen Ryder, Candace Sams, Tina Moss, Ruby Dixon, Ella Maven and Teresa Gabelman.
Fifteen-year-old Will Braddock works as a hunter for his uncle's survey team, as the transcontinental railroad extends across Wyoming in 1868. Paddy O'Hannigan is determined to get even with those who caused the death of his father -- which means Will, his uncle, and former slave Homer Garcon.
A gripping Australian adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn! When Beck Granger follows a mysterious clue to the town of Broome in Northern Australia, it is just the beginning of an adventure that will force him into some of his toughest survival challenges yet! The search for clues takes Beck into the heart of the Outback, where he must battle raging storms, ravenous crocodiles, cunning villains and a secret that may link back to the death of his parents many years ago . . .
In a world where all supernatural beings are either dominant or submissive, Shiro Amano doesn’t have many choices. As a submissive, any dominant walking into his bakery can order him around. He hates it. All he wants is to live his life in peace and bake pastries he can spike with emotions far away from obnoxious alphas. Pitch Rhys wants a mate, but he won’t settle for anything but a true mate. As a powerful wolf shifter, he has subs flocking around him, but his true mate is hiding in the kitchen of a bakery and refuses to see him. He can order him to, of course, but since he threatened Pitch with a knife when he allowed his power to leak, he doesn’t think it’s the way to go. Instead, he’s settling to see how many pastries and cups of coffee he can consume in a day. Two years ago, Shiro escaped an abusive relationship, and he’s not looking for a new one, but when word gets out Shiro is an unmated sub, dominants are invading the bakery. Pitch does his best to scare them off so he can woo Shiro at his own pace, but things escalate too fast. Will Pitch be able to get Shiro to trust him before it’s too late? Can he convince him he wants nothing more than to make him happy and keep him safe?
Welcome to the Barvale Clan where four bear shifter brothers are on the hunt for their curvy girl mates in this urban fantasy paranormal romance series! Come inside and meet the Devlin brothers! Get to know the movers and shakers behind the infamous Bear Claw Bakery, maker of the finest baked goods this side of the Atlantic. I hope you’re hungry, cause we got cream claws and honey drizzled goodies for all. Marcus, Taylor, Daniel, and Nate are four Bear Shifters on the hunt for their fated mates. Inside: Bearly Breathing He’s looking for his mate. She just wants to have fun. Will Leya and Marcus find their destiny one hot summer night? Bearly There She knows he's the one, but he is fighting it tooth and nail, or in this case, claw! Bearly Tamed He’s a Clan Enforcer who’s sworn off women. She’s a human female looking for protection. Will fate bring the two of them together? Bearly Mated He’s an artist, she’s a doctor, can their worlds mix long enough for them to be mated? Keywords: bear shifter complete series, black bear shifter boxed set, shifter series anthology, love at first sight, alpha bear hero, bear clan romance, paranormal fiction series, strong heroine, curvy girl romance novel, shifter mates, fated mates, instalove romance short, sexy shifter book, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy bear shifter mates, friends to lovers, rejected love, unrequited love, instant attraction, heat level, claiming bite, fated mates novella, soul mates, destined mates, shifter clan fated mates series, black bear shifter mates ebook, paranormal romance series, shifter brothers fated mate series complete, curvy heroine romance, curvy girl reads, bbw romance, alpha bear hero, instant love, romantic comedy, PNR romcom, romcom series
Born in England in 1689, Royce Satterlee was orphaned at age seven. Forced to endure much abuse and slave-like conditions. He finally made it to the American colonies in 1714. Due to an unfortunate incident aboard the ship, he is dumped overboard within sight of the North Carolina shore. He manages to swim to shore. Tired and bewildered, he finds himself alone and afraid in a new and unforgiving land. He is spotted by a half-black, half-Indian, illiterate outcast, who is looking for a friend.
