A teenage assassin kills with a single kiss until she is ordered to kill the one boy she loves. This commercial YA fantasy is romantic and addictive—like a poison kiss—and will thrill fans of Sarah J. Maas and Victoria Aveyard. Marinda has kissed dozens of boys. They all die afterward. It’s a miserable life, but being a visha kanya—a poison maiden—is what she was created to do. Marinda serves the Raja by dispatching his enemies with only her lips as a weapon. Until now, the men she was ordered to kiss have been strangers, enemies of the kingdom. Then she receives orders to kiss Deven, a boy she knows too well to be convinced he needs to die. She begins to question who she’s really working for. And that is a thread that, once pulled, will unravel more than she can afford to lose. This rich, surprising, and accessible debut is based in Indian folklore and delivers a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
'A deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem' Robin LaFevers, New York Times-bestselling author of Grave Mercy The first book in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles. The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance. Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - secrets that may unravel her world - even as she feels herself falling in love. 'This is the kind of story I love - a heart-pounding tale of magic and murder, betrayal and romance set in a richly imagined fantasy landscape' Cindy Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms 'The Kiss of Deception has it all - beautiful writing, heart-pounding suspense, a fiery princess, and an epic romance that'll make you swoon. This is definitely one of my favourite reads of the year!' Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals
She needs to find an assassin before he finds her, but it's already too late.Two Villeleian monarchs are dead, and the last living heir is a frightened 14-year-old girl. And a desperate refugee population from famine-stricken Nandala is growing within Villeleia's borders.Jiandra Stovy isn't planning on getting involved--she just wants to keep her parents' farm going so she can afford to raise her younger siblings. But then she finds a mysterious, magical blue stone on the same day a Nandalan arrow narrowly misses the new queen in the castle courtyard, and a vicious witchhunt ensues for the foreign assassin, sweeping up innocent, starving women and children in its wake. Jiandra has no choice but to turn to the Old Gods for help.Their response is clear: Take the stone, use its powers, and find the Nandal assassin.Jiandra sets out with two of Queen Solange's guards to hunt the killer, trusting that the Knowing power of the Omaja Stone will help her recognize him. But when a tall, muscular Nandal appears out of nowhere to help her rescue a group of drowning Nandal refugees, she's a little too distracted by his exotic silvery eyes to notice he's been tracking her with dangerous intentions.And he isn't traveling alone.Yajna and Yavi are identical twin brothers, the highest trained killers in Nandala's Black Armies. Yajna specializes in archery while his brother is an expert with dual swords, and they've been sent on an urgent mission to assassinate Villeleia's inexperienced queen and start a war. When they run into a powerful shapeshifting sorceress who is also looking to get rid of the young queen, the three of them join forces to take control of prosperous Villeleia together.Unfortunately, a common farm girl and her magical stone stand in their way, and she's headed straight for them with her guards. Yajna and Yavi have no choice but to intercept her, kill her, and take the stone. But Yajna starts to have second thoughts--every minute he spends in the beautiful peasant girl's company makes it harder to follow through on his mission. He's a wanted man, and Jiandra has only to use the Knowing power of the stone around her neck to recognize it. He knows he should kill her and take the stone before that happens, but it's difficult to murder the one person in Villeleia who's trying to alleviate the suffering of his people.Especially when she feels like pure heaven in his arms.(This novel was formerly titled The Omaja Stone.)
A fast, edgy, and passionate story." —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author When one killer falls for another Agent: Misha Profile: Highly trained in every method the assassins guild has to offer. Always goes by the book. Agent: Rikki Profile: Rogue assassin who kills only to rid the world of hardened criminals. Hates organizations. Always does it her way. Love becomes a matter of life and death Misha's mission is to get Rikki to join the guild or give up her guns. He completely underestimated the effect she would have on him...and what heat and chaos they could bring to each other...
Four planets destroyed. Three galactic empires. Two unlikely allies. One obvious enemy. Three superpowers collide at the TriStar Border. It is ten years since the Kerradite War ended. The Manadine Empire, reeling from its first defeat in more than 3000 years, has apparently unleashed a terrifying new weapon. Four planets are destroyed in a matter of minutes and the balance of power has suddenly shifted. Old hatreds have always died harder than the people that created them but the Manadine Empire itself is in turmoil. The emperor lies dead, slain by an ancient curse, and the heir to the Purple Throne is plagued by dreams that foreshadow death and destruction should he become emperor. For Prince Tusmak the choice is as simple as it is difficult: save his empire or save himself... As the galaxy heads for another catastrophic war the TriStar Border becomes the playground of spies and assassins seeking profit, and warriors seeking revenge. A blend of science fiction and fantasy, The Fear Of Death is a character-driven tale of politics, betrayal, revenge, and sacrifice where there is only one truth: if you want to live, don't be afraid to die.
Grab four gripping urban fantasy books and 5 short stories now! City of Snow: An Assassin. A Cold Killing Ground. A City of Snow. When my blade falls nothing can stop it. I travel to the City of Snow. My skin chills in the freezing wind. I need to free the people from evil. A lot more than I realise depends on this kill. Awaiting Death: An Assassin. A Mysterious Mission. A Dark Truth. Sometimes death needs quickening. I love mysterious missions. I love killing. I love getting paid. But I hate feeling uneasy. Can I find out the truth before it’s too late? City of Fire A Tyrannical Overlord. A Puppet King. An Assassin Ready To Kill. In a world ruled by an Overlord, I’m their only hope. I kill in the City of Fire. I protect the innocent. I escape impossible places. Can I escape the City of Fire before it’s too late? If you love action packed, enthralling fantasy assassin short story, you’ll love this one! BUY NOW! City of Light A City In Need of Chaos. A Puppet King Needing To Die. A City of Light. Light brings darkness. I stand in a cold little high street. I need to cause chaos. I decide against my orders. How deadly is my choice? City of Vengeance: A Rageful Assassin. A King Going To Die. An Assassin wants Vengeance. I screw over people twice as hard. I feel boiling sweltering heat. I wait for my target. I want vengeance. Do I know the price of vengeance? Don’t miss this page-turning, action-packed fantasy short story kicking off the gripping City of Assassins novellas! City of Death A Rebellion In Mortal Danger. An Overlord's Unstoppable Army. One Assassin To Save The World. The Overlord must die. My enemy hunts my friends. I want to save them. I have to warn them. No matter the cost. Can I save my friends from annihilation? If you love fast paced, action packed fantasy books with romantic elements, you will love this! City of Martyrs A Rebellion In Tatters. A Dire Warning. One Assassin To Save Everyone. The Hunters Come For Her. The Assassin hates the Overlord. She hears the Hunters are coming. The Assassin knows only one thing can save them. Can the Assassin save the Rebellion? If you love tense fast paced urban fantasy books, you’ll love this! City of Pleasure An Unstoppable Army. A Dire Threat. An Unthinkable Solution. Peace never lasts. The Assassin learns about an unstoppable army. She needs to protect The Rebellion. The Assassin hopes the City of Pleasure helps. Can she save her friends? Or will she seal the fate of millions? If you enjoy gripping, fast-paced urban fantasy novellas, you’ll love this one! City of Power A Dragon’s Resting Place. A Capital Of Power. A Rod Of Sacrifice. In The City of Power The Final Battle Begins. The Assassin meets a contact. She learns about the Hunters. The Assassin knows the Final battle begins. Can the Assassin prevail? Or is everything lost? Buy this gripping, action packed conclusion to the fast paced urban fantasy series now! You don’t want to miss this!
Book 1 in the Jaguar Assassins series. Kira, a two-natured jaguar shifter in heat, desperate for sex with her own kind, is moments from death at the hands of a band of rogue shifters when another jaguar rescues her. Sebastian, a lone Jaguar Council Assassin, knows he's in trouble when he chooses to neglect his duty to kill the rogues he's been following and instead rescues the female whose scent intoxicates him. He can't resist the first touch of her naked flesh or her heated demands for the sex they both want. But Kira is the forbidden halfling of prophecy, the key to a secret that the Jaguar Council will kill to keep and their ancient enemy, the Brotherhood, will kill to possess. Tortured by a desire that neither can deny, even sex with Sebastian becomes dangerous for Kira, they fight their way through a growing list of enemies for the chance to be together.
An assassins group was engaged in killing top-level International Personalities from different backgrounds and professions across the entire globe, challenging the Interpol, CIA, Mi6, ISI, MOSSAD, FBS or KGB. In US, the responsibility to root out these highly trained assassins was given to their best FBI officer, Bob Alvin Martin - FBI, Executive Asst. Director, National Security Branch. Bob chose Rose Wilson - a twenty-seven years old, Special Agent-in-charge posted at Virginia. The novel "Assassins" is all about the story of Rose Wilson's preparations, investigations, rescue, and combat operations with the assassins. It's all about, how she fell in love with a high class businessman - Robert Watson - whose life was at stake. It's all about, if she'd save the life of her love from the assassins and if she could expose and kill the master mind of the assassins group. The novel "Assassins" is a complete package loaded with action, suspense, thriller, romance, and sensual love.
