I had a plan, and it was solid. Track down what was hidden away and take pleasure in toying with it. Toying with her. That plan, it worked like a charm.Until it didn't. Turned out, the feisty little thing I found was far from what I hoped for. She was different from all I knew and more than I expected. She was light, and I'm the bastard who led her into darkness.But this girl... she followed with a smile. I told her I break pretty things.She asked me to promise. ___This is a 26k word standalone novel with no cliffhanger.
Be inspired to pray boldly, pray powerfully, pray with passion, and trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will transform your daily life. Do you ever wonder if God answers your prayers? Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Do you long for more than playing it safe in your faith? Join New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel as he helps you discover the power of authentically communicating with God, breaking out of the restrictive spiritual safety bubble, and expanding your ideas about what's possible with God. The Bible tells us that prayer has the power to move God's heart, but some prayers move him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. God called you to a life of courage, not comfort. In Dangerous Prayers, Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you out to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you're fine with settling for what's easy, or if you're okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn't for you. You'll be challenged. You'll be tested. You'll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart. But you'll be inspired, too. Dangerous Prayers will give you the encouragement and tools you need to: Transform the patterns around your daily prayer life Truly embrace and believe in the power of intentional prayer Start to pray daring, faith-filled, God-honoring, life-changing, world-transforming prayers You'll discover the secret to overcoming fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown, and you'll welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side. But best of all, you'll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.
Reno Rocket, bass player for the rock band Dazed, thinks he's on the straight and narrow, but is his girlfriend just a cover for his confused sexuality? When the new lead singer, Tanner Star, walks in, Reno's libido snaps to attention. His attraction to the famous rock star is immediate and disconcerting. Performing with Tanner every night blows Reno's mind, and the moment Tanner grinds against him on stage, "curious" takes on a whole new meaning. Tanner wants more than a lover. He wants a sub, and he's willing to guide Reno into the world of BDSM. In turn, Reno wants to be everything to Tanner-lover, sub, and partner-but he fears the ghost of Tanner's dead boyfriend will come between them. At first they manage to find a balance and life is idyllic... until one rash action by Tanner plunges their new love affair into chaos. Will Reno admit to the world that he's gay and face the media and his family's wrath, or will he deny the love and exquisite attention Tanner's world has brought him?
In a powerful, smoldering novel from the bestselling authors of the Caldwell Brothers series (“Bad boy heroes to die for!”—Tracy Wolff), two tortured souls team up to overcome the past, finding the courage to heal . . . and to love. Jason “Cobra” Stanley was born to fight. With a father like his, he had to toughen up just to survive. Now Cobra tries to take out all of his frustration, all of his anger, and all of his pain in the MMA cage. But after he receives one too many hits to the head during a match with Jagger Caldwell, the cycle of violence comes to a screeching halt. Cobra wakes up in the hospital, under the care of a nurse whose blond hair shines like a halo—and whose pure heart touches him on the deepest level. Lorraine Bosch is a fighter too. Having escaped from her own controlling father, she prides herself on remaining professional, despite the chaos in the ER. But Cobra is the ultimate distraction. Lorraine knows she should run away screaming from his rippling muscles and shattered psyche. And yet how can she deny this broken man a second chance—especially since she knows exactly what he’s been through? Lorraine’s used to playing guardian angel. Now it’s her turn to find heaven in Cobra’s arms.
National and International Bestselling Book!#1 Contemporary FictionGraduate student Katelyn Gunn is headed for her first day of assistant teaching when she is almost hit by a car. The nervous and inexperienced Kate is shocked to realize that it isn't the near death experience that has her heart racing, but the sinfully sexy man behind the wheel. Adam Kinkade is ultra-wealthy, devastatingly handsome, and the most powerful distribution mogul in Chicago-he is also the first man who ignites emotions inside of her other than fear. Adam is a man used to getting what he wants. And he wants Katelyn-naked and often. Willing to stop at nothing to possess her, he relentlessly peruses Kate only to discover that it is she who possesses him-completely.Kate quickly realizes that Adam has secrets of his own, secrets dark enough to break the walls she keeps so firmly in place. Passion turns to possession, and Adam's controlling nature and seductive hands sparks a desire so strong, it destroys her own demons. But when desire turns to addiction, Kate fears that it will rage too hot, and shatter her sanity. "Haunted pasts, scorching chemistry, page-melting tension...Joya Ryan delivers a love affair so deliciously sinful, you'll devour it in one sitting." ~National bestselling author Marina AdairThis book contains adult content and sexual scenes. Meant for readers 17+. (Adult Contemporary Women's - New Adult Fiction)
When new legislation threatens to destoy her family's operations in the black-market organ trade, Maggie finds herself falling in love with Alex, a computer whiz who makes a shocking revelation.
Rabbi Gans, a pre-eminent educator, draws on years of chinuch experience to advise us in our quest to motivate our children and students. Make Me, Don't Break Me is full of real-life situations that we encounter every day, at home and in the classroom. How does the Torah counsel us to raise our children and students?
The New York Times bestselling author invites you to discover the thrill of control as one couple wrestles for power in and out of the bedroom... A Loving on the Edge novel perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey.
The majority of rape is perpetrated by someone the victim knows. This further adds to the shame of the victim. This book is about being raped by a group of friends at a college party. It was never reported and only the perpetrators, the victim, and her roommate were aware of the incident. Even when you feel that you have dealt with it and have moved on, rape changes you forever and in ways you may not realize for years. It effects every relationship afterward, therefore, this book is to admonish those who have been assaulted to recognize he or she is not at fault and to deal with trauma to aid in building healthy relationships. Ultimately, this book is the author’s ultimate step in coming out of the shadows of assault and help others do the same.
When Fate Meets A Bullet I grew up watching him from the shadows. The stoic man with a face made of stone. Reggie. My father's right hand and best friend. He looked so handsome splattered in red. So beautiful when he made others bleed. The depravity there drew me in. My young heart wanted to know what it would be like to be dominated by him. Controlled. Protected. Enthralled. But despite all of the tension between us, he remained cruel. He was relentless in pushing me away, in protecting me from joining the Wyelli empire. Then I grew up. I made it my mission to become the queen of the empire he tried so hard to keep me from. I'm going to paint this city in a pretty crimson-colored Hell. Naïve. Silly. Little girl. I'm going to bring this grown man to his knees and make him choke on all those words he used as barbed weapons against me. Standalone
