Vitala Salonius, champion of the warlike game of Caturanga, is as deadly as she is beautiful. She’s a trained assassin for the resistance, and her true play is for ultimate power. Using her charm and wit, she plans to seduce her way into the emperor’s bed and deal him one final, fatal blow, sparking a battle of succession that could change the face of the empire. As the ruler of a country on the brink of war and the son of a deposed emperor, Lucien must constantly be wary of an attempt on his life. But he’s drawn to the stunning Caturanga player visiting the palace. Vitala may be able to distract him from his woes for a while—and fulfill other needs, as well. Lucien’s quick mind and considerable skills awaken unexpected desires in Vitala, weakening her resolve to finish her mission. An assassin cannot fall for her prey, but Vitala’s gut is telling her to protect this sexy, sensitive man. Now she must decide where her heart and loyalties lie and navigate the dangerous war of politics before her gambit causes her to lose both Lucien and her heart for good.…
IN BOOK 23 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES: Donna and Jack Craig are on an around-the-world mission to retrieve nine digital directories listing names of intelligence operatives—one belonging to the United States, the other eight belonging to its allies and enemies—as they are sold by the highest bidder by an anonymous terrorist. At the same time, Jack thinks he has reasons to question Donna's love for him. Will saving their country cost the Craigs their marriage? PRAISE FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN NOVELS: "Brown's unorthodox surprises did make me laugh. I taught it in a class about comic novels." —Jane Smiley "This book hits all the right notes...I now want a week at the beach to read them all...I'm completely smitten." -- Barbara Vey READERS LOVE THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES TOO: "Brown's writing is vivid, concise and humorous. At the same time, she manages to convey the seriousness of the situations that the Craigs and Acme find themselves in. I hated all the right characters, believed every bit of the situations presented and most of all, loved Donna and her family." "Love the details that Josie adds to her series. I learn so much and often come away feeling as if I was right there immersed into the plots and deeds. Love my Josie Brown domestic thriller novels. Five stars and love." "Another amazing suspense that kept me glued to the book. For the twentieth time with this series, I was unable to put the romantic comedies book down from the moment I opened it. I absolutely love Jack and Donna and their adventures and brushes with death." "Oh, my heartstrings...Josie Brown took them up to dizzying heights, twisted them into various shapes, then threw them on such a roller coaster ride that I think I may have whiplash. The characters were there to love, the locales vivid and exciting, it almost seemed like a vacation- notwithstanding the murder and espionage. Thank you for another exciting Kindle thrillers read." "Can't wait for the next one (already). Love all of Josie Brown's funny mysteries books! I normally read these in a day or two—can’t put them down." "Brilliant! Josie has excelled herself with this romantic comedy book! A gripping, exciting read as always, but with an additional twist. Couldn't put it down!"
A series of strange things unfolds in Sharlan, not long after the arrival of a bristly bearded stranger. It appears that there are assassins on the loose, members of the kril'dga, which had been silent for years. Whatever else they may be planning, they intend revenge for the death and maiming of many of the kril'dga at the time that the Mayisna pulled her Daughters back. Yet there's no clue as to who the assassin is. Will they find the source of the threat and eliminate it? And what is the kril'dga's hidden purpose here?
With options and time slipping away, one agonizing decision remains... Whose life would come to an untimely end? After a near-fatal rescue mission at the NRG Stadium, Blake Sledge and his team are thrust into the heart-pounding depths of Brazil. Their mission: to track down the enigmatic Ronan, a former mentor presumed dead. But instead, they stumble upon the elusive a Sombra, who seems more legend than man. And the closer they get, the more they unwittingly plunge into the treacherous world of Brazil's most ruthless cartel. With new enemies emerging and existing alliances teetering on collapse, Sledge must harness every ounce of his determination to ensure his team returns home in one piece. But as grim revelations of Sledge's own dark past come to light, he stands at a precipice of unimaginable choices. Will he possess the courage to see his audacious gambit through, or will it spell his, and his team's, ultimate downfall? Get Assassin's Gambit now!
A novel of intrigue, love, mystery, betrayal, and the worlds oldest terrorist organization. This is a novel which draws on the magic of A Thousand and One Nights and the realism of history and political life. The herowarrior, minstrel and poet, Nureddinis divided between his commitment to sultan Saladin and his love for the beautiful enchantress Laila. Saladin aims at uniting the fragmented Arab world against the Crusaders; Laila is queen and supreme houri of the artificial paradise set up by the terrible Old Man of the Mountain, who terrorizes his enemies and reduces his followers to a state of blind obedience. Involving suspense, love, poetry, conspiracies, warAssassins is, above all, the story of a powerful love relationship that triumphs over all adversities. In an inventive style. . . Nikos Kyriazis artistically transmutes historical materials into fiction of great literary and emotional impact. --Kostas Sardelis
Collects Deadpool (1997) #34-45, Black Panther (1998) #23, Wolverine (1988) #154-155, Heroes Reborn: Remnants, Fight-Man #1 And Material From Wolverine Annual '99. Acclaimed writer Christopher Priest's entire DEADPOOL run in one book! What happens when Deadpool crosses paths with royalty? Watch the madness unfold as the Merc with a Mouth learns what it's like to cavort with two of Marvel's mightiest monarchs - of the Asgardian and Wakandan varieties! But when Loki gives Wade Wilson the handsome face of a movie star, will it be a blessing…or a curse? Domestic bliss is unlikely when Deadpool starts rooming with Constrictor and Titania - and when Taskmaster hires Wade to train a group of his super-villain-wannabe students, he assigns them the ultimate test: taking over an orbiting space station! Plus: Katanas clash with claws when Deadpool battles Wolverine! And the unlikely heroes of Counter-Earth, the Remnants, must battle their former leader…Deadpool?! But why does everybody hate Fight-Man?
