Bored, and sick of being a broke college grad, on a whim Briala Maddox accepts a job as a maid for the multi-million dollar Bane family on their palatial estate. It’s a fairytale come true as she quickly falls head over heels for the castle...and the family’s resident bad boy, Callum. Their attraction is instant and explosive, dangerous and almost inhumanly hot. When they finally give in to their instincts and spend one scorching evening together, Briala wakes the next morning to see that Callum has dragon wings. Coming to terms with sleeping with a dragon shifter and realizing she’s falling for more than just a man is one thing, but now Briala is also pregnant with the dragon’s baby.
When Tasha applied to be surrogate mother for a wealthy client she was just seeking a huge payout for 9 months of work but she was set to get much more than she bargained for. Tasha had no idea that her client was not even human. He was actually a dragon shifter who desired an heir to carry on his bloodline. This was an arrangement that was not without its complexities but the reward made it more than worth her while. However, the situation became even more complex when Tasha finally came to face to face with her client and discovered that he was the most handsome man she had ever met in her life and he was about to steal her heart....
This picture book debut from award-winning, "New York Times"-bestselling crime fiction author Lippman offers a timely parable about family values, a little girl, and a dragon. Full color.
A limited time opportunity to own ALL FIVE books from the bestselling paranormal pregnancy romance series, "THE SURROGATES" and all for one low, low price! Every book in the series has been a top #10 bestseller on Amazon.com and is a complete novel with no cliffhangers! In a world where some shapeshifters are having trouble reproducing they have to turn to fertile women to be surrogate mothers to their shape-shifting babies. Some of these women know what they are letting themselves in for, whilst some have absolutely no idea! Every book follows the fortunes of a different heroine as she is used for reproduction by a handsome shapeshifter... Expect Romance, Thrills, Spills, Action, Adventure and, of course, sensual scenes! BOOK 1 - THE ALPHA'S SURROGATE With all the women in his pack now barren Alpha Wolf Richard Dallas has no choice but to hire a human female to be surrogate and produce a cub for him. When Reign accepted the job of being a surrogate she had no idea that she was going to be the Alpha's surrogate and her job was set to be even more important then she could ever have imagined. However, with the importance of the surrogacy also brings grave danger and so she must go and live with the Alpha so he can take care of her in more ways then just one... BOOK 2 -THE BEAR'S SURROGATE WereBear Alpha Valemon has found there is a curse on his tribe that only a new born bear cub could cure. So he hires an unwitting human female called Rachel to be his Surrogate. Rachel is more than ready for the ride but she did not expect that Valemon insisted the baby be conceived naturally... BOOK 3 - THE DRAGON'S SURROGATE Tasha has been seeking a role as a surrogate mother for sometime now but it has not been easy. However, now she has hit the jackpot as a wealthy man is offering a huge reward in exchange for carrying his child. However, what Tasha did not expect was that this man would be a dragon shifter and also the most handsome man she had ever seen.... BOOK 4 - THE LION'S SURROGATE With WereLions on the brink of extinction, Lion King Torrance has a big challenge on his hand in finding a human woman with a special gene capable of carrying a shifter baby. That woman is curvy Amy and now Torrance must do all he can to persuade her to be his surrogate... BOOK 5 - THE PANTHER'S SURROGATE WerePanther Kheem knows he needs to reproduce soon but he can not wait any longer to try and find the perfect mate. So he approaches Josie with a proposition that she be his surrogate mother. Considering they used to date this could be the perfect situation. However, there is another reason he has chosen her and when further danger arrives this reason soon becomes apparent to everyone... You simply will not be able to put these books down! Scroll back up and start reading the whole package right away!
A fantasy masterpiece from a five-time Hugo Award winner! A war-dragon of Babel crashes in the idyllic fields of a post-industrialized Faerie and, dragging himself into the nearest village, declares himself king and makes young Will his lieutenant. Nightly, he crawls inside the young fey's brain to get a measure of what his subjects think. Forced out of his village, Will travels with female centaur soldiers, witnesses the violent clash of giants, and acquires a surrogate daughter, Esme, who has no knowledge of the past and may be immortal. Evacuated to the Tower of Babel -- infinitely high, infinitely vulgar, very much like New York City -- Will meets the confidence trickster Nat Whilk. Inside the Dread Tower, Will becomes a hero to the homeless living in the tunnels under the city, rises as an underling to a politician, and meets his one true love–a high-elven woman he dare not aspire to. You've heard of hard SF: This is hard fantasy from a master of the form.
“The Surrogate is a thrilling, high-stakes debut centering on a vulnerable newborn and two women who will do almost anything to claim her as their daughter. With a collection of vividly rendered characters, this twisty tale will leave you thinking about the true meaning of motherhood long after you turn the last page. I loved it!”—Patry Francis, bestselling author of All the Children Are Home Ruth is a no-nonsense fortysomething journalist from the Midwest, desperate for a child with her new husband, Hal. Their hope rests with Cally, a nineteen-year- old who wants to go to college—but doesn’t have the cash. The arrangement seems perfect for everyone. But within a day of the baby’s birth, Cally has a change of heart—and engineers a harrowing escape from the hospital with the newborn. When Ruth and Hal discover that Cally and their daughter are gone, a whole series of doubts and secrets is revealed, and the difference between right and wrong is no longer clear. Set in the vast, sparsely populated upper reaches of northern Minnesota in the middle of winter, The Surrogate follows Ruth, Hal, Cally, through a maze of thought-provoking questions about the nature of family, love, and relationships: What would you do for your partner, when the going gets tough? How much is a pregnancy “worth”? And who, if anyone, “deserves” to be a mother? With its realistic portrayal of surrogacy and motherhood, 'The Surrogate' is a thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Toni Halleen's writing is both literary and suspenseful, making this a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas.
The dragon has always been a mysterious creature that has captivated young and old people for hundreds of years. In this work the history of the dragon and where the story emerged from come to light. Delving into the ancient stories all over the world the descriptions and influence the story of the dragon had on the ancient cultures will enlighten anyone's thinking on this topic.
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017 An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our time "I can’t recall the last time I laughed this hard at a book. Simultaneously, I’m shocked and scandalized. She’s brilliant, this young woman."—David Sedaris Ottessa Moshfegh's debut novel Eileen was one of the literary events of 2015. Garlanded with critical acclaim, it was named a book of the year by The Washington Post and the San Francisco Chronicle, nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award, short-listed for the Man Booker Prize, and won the PEN/Hemingway Award for debut fiction. But as many critics noted, Moshfegh is particularly held in awe for her short stories. Homesick for Another World is the rare case where an author's short story collection is if anything more anticipated than her novel. And for good reason. There's something eerily unsettling about Ottessa Moshfegh's stories, something almost dangerous, while also being delightful, and even laugh-out-loud funny. Her characters are all unsteady on their feet in one way or another; they all yearn for connection and betterment, though each in very different ways, but they are often tripped up by their own baser impulses and existential insecurities. Homesick for Another World is a master class in the varieties of self-deception across the gamut of individuals representing the human condition. But part of the unique quality of her voice, the echt Moshfeghian experience, is the way the grotesque and the outrageous are infused with tenderness and compassion. Moshfegh is our Flannery O'Connor, and Homesick for Another World is her Everything That Rises Must Converge or A Good Man is Hard to Find. The flesh is weak; the timber is crooked; people are cruel to each other, and stupid, and hurtful. But beauty comes from strange sources. And the dark energy surging through these stories is powerfully invigorating. We're in the hands of an author with a big mind, a big heart, blazing chops, and a political acuity that is needle-sharp. The needle hits the vein before we even feel the prick.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Paige Tyler brings you high-octane paranormal romantic suspense like you've never seen! Hold on tight—the X-Ops series takes you on a wild shifter ride. I thought I was ready for anything... As a Special Forces Captain, it takes a lot to rattle me. So I was up for the challenge when I got the call to leave an op in Afghanistan and head stateside. I've heard plenty of stories about "special assignments" and secret divisions, but I wasn't expecting to be called on a mission for a department I'd never even heard of. I don't need to be convinced to take down the bad guys, but my new partner looks like she couldn't hurt a fly. What were they thinking pairing me up with a woman like her? Sure, Ivy Halliwell is beautiful, and sexy...and crazy smart and fierce...and, what was I saying again...? But he's never met anyone like me... I've been working with hotheaded military guys for years and there's nothing Landon Donovan can think or say that I haven't heard—and ignored—a hundred times before. He thinks I'm a kitten who needs to be protected? Think again. I'm a female operative and a feline shifter, and that's a combination you can't beat. Landon's just another partner who'll hold me back if I let him, so he can just stay out of my way. But he's definitely sexy, and he's awfully cute when he thinks he has to protect me... Maybe I wouldn't mind seeing whether he can make me purr... Your favorite authors love Paige Tyler's paranormal shifter romances! "Intense action, sizzling romance, and bold writing! Paige Tyler's SWAT Series hits all the right marks, blending steamy paranormal fantasy with modern day realism."—Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author, for Wolf Hunger "SWAT is hot hot HOT! Paige Tyler's hunky werewolves will keep you up all night, howling for more!"—Kerrelyn Sparks, New York Times bestselling author, for In the Company of Wolves "A wild, hot, and sexy ride. I loved it!"—Terry Spear, USA Today bestselling author, for Her Perfect Mate "Sexy, smart and suspenseful—Paige Tyler just keeps getting better!"—HelenKay Dimon, award-winning author, for Her Fierce Warrior "Hot and wild...Paige Tyler delivers non-stop action and thrilling romance."—Cynthia Eden, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Her Wild Hero
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Captivating . . . The McCaffreys are well known for their brilliant characterizations, and they do not disappoint here.”—Booklist In Fort Hold, a clutch of fire-lizard eggs is about to hatch, and Lord Bemin’s beautiful young daughter, Koriana, is determined to Impress one of the delightful creatures. At the hatching, apprentice harper Kindan Impresses a fire-lizard of his own . . . and wins the heart of Koriana. But Lord Bemin mistrusts harpers and will not hear of a match between his daughter and the low-born Kindan. Then fate intervenes in the form of a virulent plague as fast-spreading as it is deadly. Arising suddenly, as if out of nowhere, the contagion decimates hold after hold, paying no heed to distinctions of birth. In this feverish crucible, friendship and love will be tested to the breaking point and beyond. For with Threadfall scant years away, the Dragonriders dare not expose themselves to infection, and it will fall to Kindan and his fellow apprentices to bravely search for a cure and save humanity. “Strong storytelling and compelling drama, along with memorable characters.”—Library Journal
