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Aspire For Love Wistfully: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Nan JiXiGuaBecause he knew that she had killed the woman he loved the most.ThereforeHe insulted her, mocked her, tortured her.The one sentence Gu Zhao said the most was …"Jiang Yao, if you're still alive, I'll make you wish you were dead! If you die, I'll make you die with grievances!"
Aspire For Love Wistfully: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Nan JiXiGuaBecause he knew that she had killed the woman he loved the most.ThereforeHe insulted her, mocked her, tortured her.The one sentence Gu Zhao said the most was …"Jiang Yao, if you're still alive, I'll make you wish you were dead! If you die, I'll make you die with grievances!"
Aspire For Love Wistfully: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Nan JiXiGuaBecause he knew that she had killed the woman he loved the most.ThereforeHe insulted her, mocked her, tortured her.The one sentence Gu Zhao said the most was …"Jiang Yao, if you're still alive, I'll make you wish you were dead! If you die, I'll make you die with grievances!"
Assassin (The\boundaries Ser. #1)
by Lexxie CouperExperience the boundaries of space, where alien drug lords blight the landscape, sex is a reward and a weapon, and the lines between friend and foe are blurred. Assassin, by award winning sci-fi paranormal author Lexxie Couper, is Book 1 of The Boundaries series, a thrilling ride to distant planets where assassination is the key to winning the war on drugs.Boundary Guardian Zeric Arctos knows trouble when he sees it--and Raavelian sex-slave Jaienna Ti screams all sorts of trouble. Tracking a nefarious Bliss dealer, Zeric must stay focused on the job, something almost impossible to do with Jaienna close by. To make matters worse, the seductive Raavelian brings out the 'animal' in him--an ancient blood curse he has struggled to control his whole life. The beast now threatens to consume him, and Jaienna's intoxicating kisses make the primitive call so much harder to resist.Jaienna Ti is out for revenge. And she'll stop at nothing to achieve it. Posing as a sex-slave isn't the worst thing she's done--she is, after all an Intel-Patrol Corp termination agent, albeit a rogue one--but it's definitely one of the more interesting roles she's assumed. And it gets even more interesting when Zeric Arctos 'rescues' her.Surely being an intergalactic sexual assassin has to come with some perks, right?This erotic sci-fi paranormal romance contains wild, explosive sex in space and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Previously Published: (2011) 5x5 Publishing | (2006) Changeling Press
Assassin (Theosophi #4)
by T. A. CreechSequel to GeneralLevi Thomas, after watching his brothers fall to the charms of the angels in their midst, gets a hell of an awful shock. Zoey, his wonderful boyfriend, isn’t what he said he was. By the time Levi figures out what he wants to do about Zoey, everything is pushed aside to deal with the threat of adaphat at their door.Zophiel had a job to do. It wasn’t a job he was originally sent down for, but when your brothers are stranded, desperate for news and hope, he can’t say no. Levi’s understandable anger doesn’t help at all, no matter what Zophiel’s intentions. But he has one last thing to do before he can offer Levi their happily ever after, a battle he has to fight. One way or another, Zophiel only knows he must not lose.
Assassin Queen
by Anna KashinaDefeated by the Majat forces, Nimos and the other Kaddim Brothers retreat to their secret fortress in the southern mountains. Nimos knows that the Majat's victory is only temporary: during the flight, he managed to place a mark on Kara, one of the top-ranked Diamond Majat. His mind magic would now allow him to use this mark to confer her fighting skill to the Kaddim warriors and turn her loyalties to their side. The new Majat Guildmaster, Mai, is planning a march against the Kaddim. His key ally, Prince Kyth Dorn, is instrumental in these plans: Kyth's magic gift can protect the Majat against the Kaddim mind control powers. But Mai and Kyth are having trouble getting over their rivalry for Kara's affections - even after they realize that this rivalry is the least of their worries, at least for the moment. Something about Kara is not right...
Assassin Treasure
by C. L. ScholeyThe cold, lifeless stare of her prone boss, Tyler Darren, makes Candy's breath stop. The powerful assassin, gun in hand, has her heart pounding in fear as she hides under a desk. Run, her mind screams, while her body is a block of ice. Desperation forces her into action and she flees for her life. But there is nowhere to hide. The arms of an assassin is a dangerous place to be. Dirk is a man who kills the evil, not the innocent. The frightened woman whose existence is in his hands makes his blood boil with want. When she's stolen from him, Dirk sets out to teach a killer no one steals an assassin's treasure.
Assassin of Reality: A Novel (Vita Nostra #2)
by Marina & DyachenkoThe eagerly anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed Vita Nostra takes readers to the next stage in Sasha Samokhina’s journey in a richly imagined world of dark academia in which grammar is magic—and not all magic is good.In Vita Nostra, Sasha Samokhina, a third-year student at the Institute of Special Technologies, was in the middle of taking the final exam that would transform her into a part of the Great Speech. After defying her teachers’ expectations, Sasha emerges from the exam as Password, a unique and powerful part of speech. Accomplished and ready to embrace her new role, she soon learns her powers threaten the old world, and despite her hard work, Sasha is set to fail.However, Farit Kozhennikov, Sasha’s dark mentor, finds a way to bring her out of the oblivion and back to the Institute for his own selfish purposes. Subsequently, Sasha must correct her mistakes before she is allowed to graduate and is forced to do what few are asked and even less achieve: to succeed and reverberate—becoming a part of the Great Speech and being one of the special few who dictate reality. If she fails, she faces a fate far worse than death: the choice is hers. Years have passed around the Institute—and the numerous realities that have spread from Sasha’s first failure—but it is only her fourth year of learning what role she will play in shaping the world. Her teachers despise and fear her, her classmates distrust her, and a growing love—for a young pilot with no affiliation to the school—is fraught because a relationship means leverage, and Farit won’t hesitate to use it against her.Planes crash all the time. Which means Sasha needs to rewrite the world so that can’t happen...or fail for good.
Assassin's Gambit
by Amy RabyVitala 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. . . .
Assassin's Heart
by Monica BurnsRead Monica Burns's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. The past and present collide in a thrilling new paranormal romance from the author of Assassin's Honor. The half-angel, half-demon face that telepathic Lysander sees in the mirror is a reminder of the monster he must keep hidden to avoid expulsion from an order of assassins. His dreams of ancient Rome hint at a destiny with a woman he loves, but can never have. When the gifted healer Phaedra travels to Rome in search of a legendary artifact, she works alongside a man who once rejected her love and healing touch. But her dreams of Ancient Rome tell of an irreversible and possibly dangerous future. For the distant past and present are about to collide-with the one man she is destined to love.
Assassin's Heart
by Sarah AhiersWith shades of Game of Thrones and Romeo and Juliet, this richly imagined fantasy from debut author Sarah Ahiers is a tale of love, lies, and vengeance. Fans of Kristin Cashore and Rae Carson will devour the flawlessly crafted action and inventive world building.Seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana is a trained assassin. She was born into one of the nine clipper Families in the kingdom of Lovero who lawfully take lives for a price. As a member of the highest-ranking clan, loyalty to Family is valued above all, but that doesn't stop Lea from getting into a secret relationship with Val Da Via, a boy from a rival clan. Despite her better judgment, Lea has fallen in love with him; but she's confident she can anticipate any threat a mile away.Then she awakens one night to a house full of smoke. Although she narrowly escapes, she isn't able to save her Family as their home is consumed by flames. With horror, she realizes that Val and his Family are the only ones who could be responsible. Devastated over his betrayal and the loss of her clan, there's just one thing on her mind: making the Da Vias pay. The heart of this assassin craves revenge.
Assassin's Honor
by Monica BurnsA sexy new adventure-packed romance with a paranormal twist-from the award-winning author. Archeologist Emma Zale sees the past when she touches relics. It's how she uncovered evidence of an ancient order of assassins-the Sicari. When a sinfully dark stranger shows up on her Chicago doorstep demanding an artifact she doesn't have, he drags her into a world where telekinesis and empaths-someone who can sense the emotions of others- are the norm. Now someone wants her dead, and her only hope of survival is an assassin who's every bit as dangerous to her body as he is to her heart.
Assassin's Masque (Palace of Spies #3)
by Sarah ZettelThings are turning around for seventeen-year-old Peggy Fitzroy, a once-orphaned spy. Her father is back from the dead, and her unwanted engagement has been called off for good. But when a mysterious veiled woman shows up, Peggy uncovers a fresh slew of questions about her past, present, and future. Now Peggy is back at the palace, unsure of the loyalties she thought she held. With the Jacobite uprising stalking ever closer to the throne, it's imperative that Peggy discover who she can really trust. Can she save herself and the royal family, or is she doomed as a pawn in this most deadly game?
Assassinio in Gay Street (Serie Le indagini di Pat St. James #1)
by John Simpson Victor MillaisSerie Le indagini di Pat St. James, Libro 1Un serial killer sta prendendo di mira gli uomini gay, andando a caccia nei locali alla moda e nei parchi. Assegnato al caso, la recluta della polizia Pat St. James si sente fin troppo vicino alle vittime. È gay e al lavoro non si è ancora dichiarato. Ricevere un incarico sotto copertura in cui gli si chiede di fingere di essere un uomo gay pare uno scherzo del destino. Pat e il suo collega, Hank, frequentano i bar in cerca dell'assassino. Allo stesso tempo, Pat è alla ricerca dell'uomo perfetto e si destreggia fra tre uomini, nella speranza di trovare quello giusto per lui. Ha conosciuto Bill in un bar, Dean è un vecchio amico e, per un'altra fatalità, anche il suo collega, Hank, è gay e si trova sulla lista dei possibili spasimanti. Mentre il killer continua la strage, strangolando e violentando le sue vittime, Pat deve concentrarsi sul lavoro, sperando che la sua vita privata sopravviva allo stress. Ma quando le sue speranze e i sogni di felicità si sovrappongono all'indagine, Pat si trova a correre dei grossi rischi.
Assassino - Filhos da Rebelião - Livro 1
by Elsa Day Andrea MoreiraO fogo arde, não importa o quanto eles tentam negar. Nadia quer ser uma menina normal todos os dias. Ela quer se divertir, ser livre e se apaixonar. Mas há uma coisa que está em seu caminho; seu pai é o presidente do Moto Clube Perseguidores da Meia-Noite. O impiedoso pai motociclista de Nadia não vai deixar ninguém tocar sua filha. Hunter Flint é o braço direito forte e bruto de um MC rival, os Filhos de Rebelião. Hunter tem cicatrizes de batalha em sua pele, e está fechado para o amor. Ele foi para Queeenstown em uma missão mortal, que poderia dilacerar os Perseguidores da Meia-Noite. Quando os dois se encontram, a paixão entre eles pega fogo. Podem estes amantes malfadados ficar juntos... Ou será que a sua história de amor vai se espatifar e queimar?
Assassins in Love
by Kris DelakeTwo brilliant assassins in a fascinating futuristic world need each other to finish one more job before calling it quits in the highly respected killing business. But it's more of a challenge than either expected. A series of mishaps plagues their every move, and if it's not Misha helping Rikki with a bungled getaway, then it's Rikki helping Misha to hide some damning evidence. They can't seem to get anything right... except for the way they feel about each other.
Assedio del Cuore (Romanticismo della Guerra del Sud #2)
by Lexy TimmsKnox Township, 1863 Assedio del Cuore, Libro 2 della serie Romanticismo Merdionale, dell'autrice di best seller Lexy Timms. Jasper Perry ha una casa, una famiglia - tutto quello che lui pensava fosse perso per sempre dopo l'inizio della guerra.Con l'amore di Clara, Jasper crede di avere tutto quello che voleva. Mentre aspetta di sposarsi con Clara, lui scopre di aver6e superato la nostelgia di casa. Quando una milizia Confederata lo rapisce, determinato a punirlo per la sua defezione, Jasper ha una scelta: rinunciare alla lealtà che una volta aveva nei confronti della Confederazione e combattere per tornare indietro da Clara; oppure lasciare la sua nuova casa alle spalle, per tornare verso tutto ciò che è familiare. Per rendere le cose più complicate, la milizia ha scambiato Cecelia per la moglie di Jasper, e l'ha rapita. Riunito con la sua famiglia, Solomon Dalton tenta di ritornare alla sua vecchia vita come se nulla fosse accaduto. Ma quando Jasper e Cecelia sono rapiti, Solomon deve ritornare nel territorio della Confederazione per salvare le persone che ama. Ad ogni modo, lui non è solo, un uomo strano lo sta seguendo, e Solomon ha udito sottoforma di calmi sussurri che spie dell'Unione stanno cercando le persone che hanno tradito la causa...
Assignment: Baby
by Lynne MarshallDr. Hunter Phillips has to look after his little baby niece for a month. He's completely besotted and totally out of his depth! As if that weren't enough, he also finds himself working with his ex-wife, Amanda--the woman who left him when he told her he didn't want children. Hunter is still fiercely attracted to Amanda, and she's amazing with baby Sophie. As they pretend to play at happy family, Hunter begins to realize that winning Amanda back and having a family for real might be what he really wants after all....
Assignment: Baby (Nine to Five)
by Jessica HartGabriel Stearne might be a brilliant businessman-but there's nothing on his illustrious resume about children! So the unexpected delivery to the office of a baby leaves him only one place to turn-his personal assistant, Tess Gordon....Gabriel and Tess have been hiding their fiery attraction for each other behind strictly professional behavior. Now Tess has to stay in Gabriel's apartment to help him care for little Harry. And between late-night feeds and early wake-up calls, anything could happen!
Assignment: Bodyguard
by Lenora WorthWith him by her side, it’s not her life that’s in danger—it’s her heart. Romantic thrills from the New York Times–bestselling author of Risky Reunion.Her father will accept only the best for Kit Atkins’s protection. So when Kit is threatened, he calls on Shane Warwick, a CHAIM agent. Shane is calm, capable, protective—and way too charming for Kit’s peace of mind. Yet despite her protests, Shane refuses to leave her side. As they hide out at a remote Texas ranch, a powerful bond grows between them, even as danger rises. Connections to the mysterious death of Kit’s late husband reveal old betrayals. Suddenly, Kit’s assigned bodyguard is the only person she can trust.
Assignment: Bodyguard
by Lenora WorthTwo novels of suspense and danger by author Lenora WorthAssignment: BodyguardWhen Kit Atkins is threatened, her protective father calls in Agent Shane Warwick for help. Despite Kit’s protests, Shane refuses to leave her side. And soon a powerful bond grows between them—even as danger rises. When connections to the mysterious death of Kit’s late husband reveal old betrayals, suddenly Kit’s bodyguard is the only person she can trust.The Soldier’s MissionCounseling is Laura Walton’s calling. So when Luke Martinez hangs up abruptly after calling the hotline where she works, Laura tracks him down. But she’s not the only one. While she came to help him heal, his other pursuer has murder in mind. Laura makes Luke believe in life—and love—again. Just in time, too, since he’ll need all his faith to face this last enemy.
Assignment: Bodyguard (Love Inspired Suspense)
by Lenora WorthHer father will accept only the best for Kit Atkins's protection. So when Kit is threatened, he calls on Shane Warwick, a CHAIM agent. Shane is calm, capable, protective--and way too charming for Kit's peace of mind. Yet despite her protests, Shane refuses to leave her side. As they hide out at a remote Texas ranch, a powerful bond grows between them, even as danger rises. Connections to the mysterious death of Kit's late husband reveal old betrayals. Suddenly, Kit's assigned bodyguard is the only person she can trust.
Assignment: Groom!
by Jacqueline DiamondThe Wedding Party Anything can happen at a Bellamy wedding! The wedding of the year was about to become the scandal of the decade! And social secretary Anne Crumm was in the middle of it. The groom-to-be was none other than her former flame, Eric Bellamy--and he looked none too happy about his upcoming nuptials. It was Anne's job to keep Eric out of trouble until the "I do's," but that's exactly where the trouble began. For Eric and Anne had never gotten over each other.... Eric was only days away from making the second biggest mistake of his life. Now with his wedding plans unraveling, he had the opportunity to rectify his first and worst mistake--this time he wasn't going to let Anne go!
Assignment: Marriage
by Jodi DawsonWith her family business to run, Kat Bennet doesn't have time for love-until a sexy stranger comes into her life! Kat quickly discovers that Daniel West has a hidden reason for being in town, and she's roped into helping him with his assignment. Working closely with Kat, Daniel realizes he wants her as his bride-but will she say yes when he reveals his secret agenda...?
Assignment: Single Father
by Caroline AndersonA nurse comes to help a father with two kids and falls in love and along the way helps the eleven year old overcome her disability of beimng in a wheelchair after thrown from a horse.