Demented, greedy, and perverse--Invictus will stop at nothing, not even an unspeakable act of sorcery, to merge his sister's power with his. Jim Melvin's acclaimed adult fantasy series, the Death Wizard Chronicles, takes a dark turn into the tormented world of Laylah, a captive sorceress who is subjected to her brother's cruel control. For more than seventy years, the most powerful sorcerer in the world has held his own sister prisoner in a magical tower--forcing her to be his "queen." Even the immense power Laylah draws from moonlight does not give her the strength to free herself . . . until she forms an unlikely alliance with two of the sorcerer's most trusted soldiers as well as an ancient demon with diabolical motives. Laylah's dramatic escape leads her to the one man who might be able to save her--Torg, the Death-Knower wizard. Drawn together by supernatural passion, the pair attempts to outrun Invictus' minions and reach the safety of the White City.
"Unplanned does not mean unwanted or unloved. It just means life knew what I needed before even I did." Maya It was supposed to be only a one-night stand. When I came back home, I found myself missing him. I yearned to be with him again and caress his body. He is a living work of art. His skin is just so tempting to touch. I remember how every move of his gave away his strength... But finding him again isn't simple. He made me pregnant. And I have no memory of his name. All I know is that I have to find him, and that nothing can stop me. Alexei Maya has my baby, and now she belongs to me. She should have known better. Women know I'm a bad boy. They know I'm going to hurt them, but they never keep their distance. After all, they can have only one night with me. And that is more than enough for them. All I wanted was to lay Maya down in my bed and make her beg for more. But Maya is different. She made me crave another night with her... I made a mistake when I let her go, and I'm not doing that again... This is a dark mafia romance. Some scenes depicted in it could trigger some people. You've been warned. HEA guaranteed, and there is no cheating.
I was meant to be his. My choice, my opinion didn’t matter – my father’s did. And I needed to escape my gloomy fate before Artem put the ring on my wedding finger. I couldn’t deny that he hit all the right buttons, though. Tall, Russian, grey eyes and a resilience unfound in another man… He was choosing my marriage dress when all hell broke loose in his hideout. I set it on fire and I didn’t regret it. I was an adult and I could make my own decisions. It didn’t matter that he was quite the eye-candy and my type – I wasn’t going to marry a man with a heart of stone. And I had just one chance to make that happen… After subjugating myself to the O’Sullivan – my fiancé’s rivals – I knew that he was going to come claim me back with blazing eyes. Despite knowing that I cried every night, he was unrelenting in locking my life to his…
AMAZONS 'R US Continuing a great tradition, Chicks 'n Chained Males is not what you think. That place is down the block, on another street, in another city. In fact, if that's what you're looking for one of our Chicks, Helga her name is, will be over shortly to give you a send-off you won't soon forget. (The term Bouncer takes on a whole new meaning....) All we have here is a bunch of perfectly healthy babes in brass bras and chain-link bikinis, bearing broad swords and filled with good intentions. Never would such as they stoop to the exploitation of those poor chained males who have suddenly found themselves under their protection and succor. Never would they force those poor boys to do anything they did not wish to do; perish that thought on the nearest sharp blade! No-no¾these chicks are here to rescue these victims of male-abuse from any number of Fates Worse Than Death.... Right here. Right now. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
As he stepped into the room, Renae was struck by an overwhelming rush of emotions. Her heart beat so fast she thought it might burst from her chest, and she couldn't help but feel a shiver run down her spine. She had accepted the job at Le Kissr to pay off her debts, but she never expected her first client to be so breathtakingly handsome. This man, with his broad shoulders and piercing eyes, was more than just a client. He was her destiny, the one she had been waiting for. Even his peachy skin seemed to glow in the dim light of the room, and Renae couldn't help but feel a surge of desire that coursed through her body. From the moment they met, Renae found herself unable to sleep, consumed by the thought of this man. And as the weeks went by, she realized that he too felt the same way. He was drawn to her, unable to resist the pull of her beauty and spirit. It was only when Renae's ex-partner appeared, threatening to tear them apart, that this man finally took the leap of faith. He wrapped his strong arms around her, holding her close, and whispered words of love and devotion that left Renae breathless. At that moment, Renae knew that they were meant to be together. Their love was real, and nothing could ever tear them apart. They would face any challenge, conquer any obstacle, and emerge victorious, their love shining as brightly as the sun on a summer's day.
King Gregory's beautiful and voluptuous new bride is the toast of the Kingdom of Sukkonia. That is, until a wicked sorcerer invades the queen's bedroom in the middle of the night, whisking her away in nothing but her silk nightgown. Only Sir Richard of the Lance, the king's loyal (and very well-endowed) champion stands a chance to win her back. Aided by the haughty redheaded lady-in-waiting Delmar and his hapless squire, Corin, Sir Richard is in a race against time to find and rescue Queen Aureola. But when Sir Richard finds the queen, she is locked up deep in the sorcerer's dungeons and wearing little more than chains and a loincloth. Suddenly, Sir Richard realizes that he is facing a challenge that may be too much even for him: resisting the allure of the king's extremely sexy and half-naked wife! Will the well-endowed knight and the buxom queen be able to resist their urges? Or will they ultimately succumb to their forbidden desires? Enjoy this erotic adult fantasy featuring royalty, chivalry, enchantment, and lots of sex.
Eva I was set to be married to a man I didn’t know… He was mysterious, obscure, and frightening. And I couldn’t even see his face before the wedding itself. But a turn of events shook up everything. A family feud pulled me right to the middle of a turmoil I had nothing to do with. They wanted to kill my husband, and only one man stood in their way. His name was Boris Siciliano, and he was the man of my life… I was going to stand by his side and accept his protection, no matter the cost. That was my promise. Boris They wanted to make Eva marry someone she didn’t even know. But she was mine. She was the love of my life. And there was nothing I could do to impede the wedding… In the meantime, a family dispute reeled her to the middle of something she couldn’t handle. In light of that, no matter what happened, I was going to keep her safe. A new, daunting face appeared… He also wanted her, and he was willing to do even the impossible to make it come true. I was the only one standing in his way. She vowed we were going to marry one day, and I was going to make her happy. That was my promise. ‘Beg Me’ is a dark mafia, arranged marriage romance. Some of the topics and scenes herein can trigger some people.
On August 5, 1964, while Lt. (jg) Everett Alvarez was flying a retaliatory air strike against naval targets in North Vietnam, antiaircraft fire crippled his A-4 fighter-bomber, forcing him to eject over water at low altitude. Alvarez relates the engrossing tale of his capture by fishermen, brutal treatment by the North Vietnamese, physical and mental endurance, and triumphant repatriation nearly nine years later in 1973. Alvarez spent more time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam than any other flier. As Senator John McCain, a fellow POW, has written, “During his captivity, Ev exhibited a courage, compassion, and indomitable will that was an inspiration to us all.” Indeed, the book, which was written with Anthony S. Pitch, is remarkable for its lack of rancor. Alvarez directs his strongest words against the small number of POWs who broke ranks and collaborated with the enemy. As one reviewer wrote, Alvarez “relates the misery of his condition with a detachment that robs it of its shock value.” Chained Eagle also tells the story of the Alvarez family’s ordeal during his years of imprisonment: His sister became an anitwar activist, his wife divorced him, and relatives died. Yet throughout his time as a prisoner of war, Alvarez remained duty-bound and held steadfast to his religious faith and the values enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.
Alide I was doomed before I could even discern what was going on. My father trusted me to him and now I’m his. His to be wedded, owned, and ‘loved’… He’s been hiding it from me all this time. But one day, the truth came out. Angelo isn’t your ordinary Joe. He’s benevolent and daunting, akin to an angel of death. His voice, our first kiss, and his fake sweetness stole my heart. They were my Achilles’ heel… And his eyes… they always roasted hot through my soul. And yet, nothing can ever make us happen. It just can’t. Angelo She’s sweet. I fell in love with her even before the truth came out. She’s more than the nobody I thought she was. She has a magnetic charm around her. I can’t move away from it. Just one finger. Nothing more than that. But I know better than to let my temptations flourish. She’s petite, young, lighthearted, and too naïve for me. But she’s still intent on fighting everyone after uncovering the truth. I tried to keep it hidden to protect her, but it was too much. It rolled out like a giant snowball. And now Alide hates me more than her father… ‘Chosen to be Mine’ is a dark mafia arranged marriage romance. It’s a standalone, but you should still read all the books in the series for a better experience. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.
"Brady's years of experience as a veterinarian supply plenty of amusing stories and helpful hints for animal owners while her complicated heroine investigates a tricky case." —Kirkus Reviews Everyone in the charming Hudson Valley town of Oak Falls expected Flynn Keegan, their handsome blond "Golden Boy" to make it big in Hollywood. So when veterinarian Kate Turner identifies a bone dug up by one of her dog patients as human, no one thinks back ten years to remember Flynn. Until DNA and a smashed skull prove he was murdered. With few clues available to the forensic team, the grieving family begs Kate to investigate. His four closest friends plead ignorance. Neighbors and teachers remember the charismatic young man but offer no real help. Meanwhile, Kate is juggling her eccentric house call clients, a silly pot-bellied pig wedding and the sudden re-appearance of an old college boyfriend. Anthropologist Jeremy Engels, who returns like Indiana Jones from an African dig, is eager to rekindle their romance and offer his help. Together, they plan to crash Flynn's high school reunion, a re-creation of his senior prom, and interview his fellow students. Time isn't of the essence with a ten-year-old cold case. Right? Her Gramps is convinced the killer is long gone, just like the illegally captured brown bear she helped save, now roaming free in the woods. But Kate soon discovers that chains of love can be as strong as those made of steel—and some deadly secrets have put her next on the kill list. Kate Turner, DVM, Mysteries: Muzzled (Book 1) Unleashed (Book 2) Chained (Book 3) Penned (Book 4) Praise for Eileen Brady: "Here is a novel written with exacting authority, along with a frolicking sense of humor about life, animals, and the lengths to which someone will go to right a wrong, all while still maintaining a solid sense of tension and suspense." —JAMES ROLLINS, New York Times bestselling author for Muzzled "Brady's sophomore effort is an appealing mix of murder and medicine. Kate is an amiable heroine with lots of spunk. Not willing to leave well enough alone, she joins the list of cozy amateur sleuths such as Laura Childs's Theodosia Browning and Jane Cleland's Josie Prescott." —Library Journal for Unleashed "Veterinarian Brady imbues this page-turner with authentic details about a vet and the critters she treats." —Kirkus Reviews
