The shocking conclusion to the Deadly Diamonds trilogy! Or is it? In this tantalizing tale of self-discovery and redemption, Dr. Crystal Knight-Davenport continues her crusade to capture a sinister slayer; all while trying to stay one step ahead of a hired assassin who wants her secret stash of priceless gemstones. Meanwhile, her beloved Detective Don Dellevega has finally gotten up the courage to propose marriage. In the midst of planning her own wedding, Crystal suspects that someone she trusts is betraying her every move. Slapped with the truth about her personal relationships, she realizes that its one of her closest friends! Now she must root out the two-timing, traitorous spy and contain the damage thats been done. Come along for the ride as crime-fighting couple, Davenport and Dellevega, team up to solve a deadly riddle. Trying to dispense with a pouch of sparkling diamonds, they join forces to catch a billionaire madman bent on destruction. From Harlem to Hawaii, Malibu to Morocco, Paris to Puerto Rico- the exotic locales featured in this series will thrill you with the opulent splendor of distant lands. Combined with Ice Palace, Crystal Dreams and Crystal Ice, Cold-Blooded: its your passport to action, romance and exciting adventure!
From the acclaimed author of “Ice Palace, Crystal Dreams” comes a new exciting thriller. Everyone’s favorite couple is back to solve another baffling mystery- their best one yet! A wealthy heiress is discovered in a pristine park in sunny Los Angeles. Their brand new detective agency is hired to solve this peculiar crime. While investigating the rich socialite, they’re thrust into a whirlwind of strange happenings and demonic secret societies that will stop at nothing to preserve a lucrative empire. The more they uncover, the more they’re sucked into a swirling vortex of deception, high tech conspiracy theories, and lies. Appearing at the center of this complex controversy is a promising teen whose social media platform goes viral, plus the narcissistic front-runner in a contentious presidential election; his true agenda remaining undisclosed. As the nation is ravished by a fast-spreading and highly contagious mutating virus, key evidence is stumbled upon to unlock the case. Now Detective Don Dellevega and Dr. Crystal Knight-Davenport must even up the odds by battling against Russian covert operatives. It’s a race against time to reveal the apocalyptic plan to the masses. Before it’s too late! The stakes are high- as the fate of an entire country hangs in the balance, including the lavish lifestyle of one young rising rock star...
An invitation to a funeral that turns deadly. A series of curious kidnappings in New York. Cryptic messages from beyond the grave. A hidden stash of diamonds in a secret safe. A serial killer as cold as ice. What do these elements all have in common? Your favorite psychotherapist, Dr. Crystal Knight-Davenport, is back as the seductive siren that no man can resist. Fueled by a passion to avenge her sisters death, Crystal finds herself dodging a sex-crazed stalker and a trio of girlfriends who bring nothing but drama. Theres no end to the wild antics with this crazy crew! After an explosive turn of events lands Crystal at a crossroads, she suddenly has a lot of free time on her hands. Should she rekindle a flaming romance with her beau, Chief Inspector Don Dellevega, or attempt to pursue an exciting new career? Ultimately, Davenport and Dellevega must follow the trail of clues to solve a string of heinous crimes. As fate would have it, their choices lead down a path which ends in a stunning showdown with a sociopathic killer. Together, they go on a perilous mission to end the mysterious murders and bring a demented destroyer to justice!
Dr. Crystal Knight-Davenport unites with three high school girlfriends on a long-awaited vacation at the Ice Palace Hotel & Casino, a new luxury resort in sunny Puerto Rico. While there, a young basketball player with NBA dreams, mysteriously turns up dead in his hotel suite. Was it a heart attack, or was the murder committed by a member of a sadistic underground cult secretly engaging in ritualistic sacrifices? Haunted by a traumatic childhood tragedy, Crystal is plagued with frightening recurring nightmares. In her relentless quest for revenge, she uncovers a tangled web of lies and deception. Enter Chief Inspector Don Dellevega, a veteran detective who falls in love with the sexy psychotherapist. He desperately needs to solve this case, but must ultimately choose between following his heart and saving his troubled career. Even a raging hurricane won't keep him from deciphering the puzzling clues. The killer is a ticking time bomb, ready to select the next target! Against all odds, Dellevega must embark on an exciting adventure in this action-packed, heart-pounding romantic thriller. A captivating masterpiece of human cunning and betrayal, Ice Palace, Crystal Dreams features inspirational verse that will make you a true believer in the power of Redemption!
The shocking conclusion to the Deadly Diamonds trilogy! Or is it? In this tantalizing tale of self-discovery and redemption, Dr. Crystal Knight-Davenport continues her crusade to capture a sinister slayer; all while trying to stay one step ahead of a hired assassin who wants her secret stash of priceless gemstones. Meanwhile, her beloved Detective Don Dellevega has finally gotten up the courage to propose marriage. In the midst of planning her own wedding, Crystal suspects that someone she trusts is betraying her every move. Slapped with the truth about her personal relationships, she realizes that it's one of her closest friends! Now she must root out the two-timing, traitorous spy and contain the damage that's been done. Come along for the ride as crime-fighting couple, Davenport and Dellevega, team up to solve a deadly riddle. Trying to dispense with a pouch of sparkling diamonds, they join forces to catch a billionaire madman bent on destruction. From Harlem to Hawaii, Malibu to Morocco, Paris to Puerto Rico- the exotic locales featured in this series will thrill you with the opulent splendor of distant lands. Combined with Ice Palace, Crystal Dreams and Crystal Ice, Cold-Blooded: it's your passport to action, romance and exciting adventure!
From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors Lorelei James, Lara Adrian, Christopher Rice, and Julie Kenner... Four Dark Tales. Four Sensual Stories. Four Page Turners. Roped In: A Blacktop Cowboys® Novella by Lorelei James: When World champion bulldogger Sutton Grant is sidelined by an injury, he needs help keeping his horse in competition shape. London is humiliated when her boyfriend dumps her for a rodeo queen. What’s worse, she’s forced to see the lovebirds on the rodeo circuit every weekend. In an attempt to save face, London agrees to assist the notoriously mild, but ruggedly handsome Sutton Grant with his horse training problem on one condition: Sutton has to pretend to be her new boyfriend. But make believe doesn't last long between the sassy cowgirl and the laid-back bulldogger. Tempted By Midnight: A Midnight Breed Novella by Lara Adrian: Lazaro Archer, one of the eldest, most powerful of the Breed, is sworn to his duty as the leader of the Order’s command center in Italy. When a covert mission takes a deadly wrong turn, Lazaro finds himself in the unlikely role of hero with a familiar, intriguing beauty he should not desire, but cannot resist. Melena Walsh has never forgotten the dashing Breed male who saved her life as a child. But the chivalrous hero of her past is in hard contrast to the embittered, dangerous man on whom her safety now depends. And with an unwanted—yet undeniable—desire igniting between them, Melena fears that Lazaro’s protection may come at the price of her heart…. The Flame: A Desire Exchange Novella by Christopher Rice: Cassidy Burke has the best of both worlds, a driven and successful husband and a wild, impulsive best friend. But after a decadent Mardi Gras party, Cassidy finds both men pulling away from her. Did the three of them awaken secret desires during a split-second of alcohol-fueled passion? Or is Mardi Gras a time when rules are meant to be broken without consequence? With the strike of a match and one tiny flame, she will call forth a supernatural being with the ultimate power—the power to unchain the heart, the power to remove the fear that stands between a person and their truest desires. Caress of Darkness: A Dark Pleasures Novella by Julie Kenner: From the first moment I saw him, I knew that Rainer Engel was like no other man. Dangerously sexy and darkly mysterious, he both enticed me and terrified me. I wanted to run–to fight against the heat that was building between us—but there was nowhere to go. I needed his help as much as I needed his touch. And so help me, I knew that I would do anything he asked in order to have both. But even as our passion burned hot, the secrets in Raine’s past reached out to destroy us…and we would both have to make the greatest sacrifice to find a love that would last forever. Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic.
This provocative three-volume encyclopedia is a valuable resource for readers seeking an understanding of how movies have both reflected and helped engender America's political, economic, and social history. Movies in American History: An Encyclopedia is a reference text focused on the relationship between American society and movies and filmmaking in the United States from the late 19th century through the present. Beyond discussing many important American films ranging from Birth of a Nation to Star Wars to the Harry Potter film series, the essays included in the volumes explore sensitive issues in cinema related to race, class, and gender, authored by international scholars who provide unique perspectives on American cinema and history. Written by a diverse group of distinguished scholars with backgrounds in history, film studies, culture studies, science, religion, and politics, this reference guide will appeal to readers new to cinema studies as well as film experts. Each encyclopedic entry provides data about the film, an explanation of the film's cultural significance and influence, information about significant individuals involved with that work, and resources for further study.
Eldavain has been ruled by a generation of darkness. Lord Revvik oversees all from his place in the Black Tower, keeping his people obedient and without magic thanks to the cruel hand of his dark knights and their wretched wraiths. In the small, outlying town of Tiggil, young Besrymir grows up with the sea outside his window. How he came to be there, what the two crystals on his forearms are, and what he is—aside from half elf—remains a mystery to him. In his search for answers, he finds sanctuary and knowledge in the mountain kingdom of the stone giants. Here he attends Stone Academy and begins to uncover some of his own unique abilities, leaving him with even more questions than when he arrived. The resistance is finally gathering momentum as Besrymir accepts his place among their ranks. Has he learned enough to make a difference? Or will he be a beacon for dark forces to destroy everything and everyone he loves?
The Knights Templar was a military order founded during the time of the crusades to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. Legend endows the Templars with magical powers with which they are said to have altered the course of history. "The Temple and the Crown" picks up in 1306 with the crowning of Robert Bruce in Scotland. Bruce immediately faces a challenge to his throne, and Pope Clement and King Philip of France, jealous of the Knights' magical powers, wealth, and charm, have them arrested on trumped-up charges of black magic, blasphemy, and consorting with the Devil. The Templars' only hope is to flee as fugitives and seek a new home...and a safe haven for the mystical treasures they guard.
