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Criminal Instinct
by Kelly Lynn ParraFive years in prison or five years working as an undercover agent?Not the easiest choice for Ana Moreno, who has a history of B and E convictions and a problem with authority. But it's a decision she and four other felons are willing to make to stay out of a jail cell.When a deadly shipment of Ecstasy heads for San Francisco, Ana's team is sent to stop it. Ana's task: get close to the handsome and dangerous Jonas Saven, right-hand man of a suspected drug dealer with a deadly agenda. As Ana uncovers a web of secrets, betrayal and revenge, her heated attraction to Saven grows.But with time running out to stop the dangerous drug lord, Ana must complete her mission--even if it costs her everything...89,000 words
Criminal Intent
by Laurie BretonYou Can Run ... The police said it was an accident -- a late-night crash on a fog-drenched Mississippi highway that took the life of Robin Spinney's deputy sheriff husband, Mac. Two years later Robin stumbles across his journal -- and the frantic final entry -- and she is certain Mac¿s death was no accident. Terrified, she goes to the only person she can trust with the damning evidence. In less than twenty-four hours he, too, is dead. Convinced she is in grave danger, Robin flees to Serenity, Maine, and attempts to build a new life for herself as Annie Kendall. But You Can't Hide... Davy Hunter is Serenity's reluctant temporary police chief. All he wants is to get through the next two months as quietly as possible, but Annie Kendall's arrival puts that idea on the shelf. Davy can see through the careful facade that Annie has constructed and knows that this woman is hiding something. With a past that won't disappear, Annie must decide is she can trust Davy enough to tell him the truth, or whether to take justice into her own hands.
Criminal Intent
by Laurie BretonYOU CAN RUN...The police said it was an accident-a late-night crash on afog-drenched Mississippi highway that took the life ofRobin Spinney's deputy sheriff husband, Mac.Two years later Robin stumbles across his journal-and thefrantic final entry-and she is certain Mac's death was noaccident. Terrified, she goes to the only person she can trustwith the damning evidence. In less than twenty-four hours he,too, is dead. Convinced she is in grave danger, Robin flees toSerenity, Maine, and attempts to build a new life for herselfas Annie Kendall.BUT YOU CAN’T HIDEDavy Hunter is Serenity's reluctant temporary police chief.All he wants is to get through the next two months as quietlyas possible, but Annie Kendall's arrival puts that idea on theshelf. Davy can see through the careful facade that Annie hasconstructed and knows that this woman is hiding something.With a past that won't disappear, Annie must decide if shecan trust Davy enough to tell him the truth, or whether totake justice into her own hands.
Criminale Imperfetto
by Mary Frame RobertaQuando Freya Morgan ha bisogno di vendicarsi del suo odioso ex ragazzo, pensa che assoldare il ragazzaccio del campus per spaventarlo a morte sia una grande idea. E lo era...all'inizio. Tutte le studentesse respinte, infatti, lo assoldano per vendicarsi dei loro ex. Due di loro, però, vengono trovati morti e lui è l'unico collegamento tra i due. Dean Collins è nei guai ed è tutta colpa di Freya. È stata lei, per prima, ad averlo fatto entrare nel giro delle vendette, quindi dovrebbe aiutarlo. Quando Freya acconsente ad aiutare Dean a trovare il vero assassino, scopre che questo ragazzaccio, in fin dei conti, non è poi così cattivo. E lasciarsi coinvolgere da lui non vuol dire solo risolvere un omicidio, ma anche potenzialmente perdere la vita...ed il cuore. Questo è il secondo libro della Seria Imperfetta. È un romanzo stand-alone con gli stessi personaggi del primo libro, Chimica Imperfetta. Scarica il libro uno Chimica Imperfetta GRATIS!
Criminales con clase
by Ally CarterUna emocionante historia llena de intriga, peligro y romance. Katarina Bishop ha recibido muchas etiquetas a lo largo de su corta vida. Amiga. Sobrina. Hija. Ladrona. Pero en los últimos dos meses ha sido simplemente, la chica que robó el museo más prestigioso del mundo. Así que no se sorprende mucho cuando le proponen robarla famosa Esmeralda de Cleopatra, aunque sea para devolverla a sus legítimos propietarios.
Criminally Handsome (Kenner County Crime Unit #4)
by Cassie MilesCriminologist Miguel Acevedo had come face-to-face with his biggest challenge-Emma Richardson, guardian to a newborn baby and admitted psychic. The Native American beauty claimed to have information that could bring down a notorious criminal, but Miguel wasn't about to buy into her "abilities" so fast. Before long, though, Emma's leads attracted a killer and Miguel became her bodyguard. Now, as he watched her with the innocent baby and became captivated by her blue gaze, Miguel sensed his ordered world tilting on its axis. First he'd gone from skeptic to believer. Could the switch from confirmed bachelor to family man be far behind?
Criminalmente Imperfecta
by Mary FrameCuando Freya Morgan necesitó vengarse del imbécil de su exnovio, pensó que contratar al chico malo del campus para asustarlo era una gran idea. Y lo fue... al principio. De hecho, novias despreciadas de todo el campus empezaron a contratarlo para vengarse de sus ex. Pero ahora algunos de esos ex están apareciendo muertos, y él es la única conexión entre ellos. Dean Collins está en problemas y todo es culpa de Freya. Ella es la que lo metió en el negocio de la venganza en primer lugar, por lo que debería ayudarlo a salirse de este problema. Cuando Freya accede a ayudar a Dean a encontrar al verdadero asesino, descubre que este chico malo no es tan malo, después de todo. Descubre también que involucrarse con él significa más que resolver un asesinato, significa potencialmente perder su vida... y su corazón.
Criminellement Imparfait
by Mary FrameFreya Morgan ne voulait qu'une chose : que quelqu'un tabasse son ex-petit copain. Donc, elle fit ce que toute étudiante qui se respecte ferait, et elle a embauché le bad boy du campus pour donner une leçon à ce mec. C'était la meilleure idée de l'année. Et du coup, d'autres petites amies rejetées l'ont aussi embauché pour se venger de leurs ex. Mais maintenant, certains de ces ex sont retrouvés morts, et il est le seul lien entre eux. Dean Collins a des ennuis, et c'est la faute de Freya. C'est à cause d'elle qu'il s'est lancé dans ce business, et maintenant, il veut qu'elle l'aide à s'en sortir. Quand Freya accepte d'aider Dean à trouver le vrai tueur, elle se rend compte que ce bad boy n'est pas si mauvais que ça, après tout. Et puis, il est vraiment trop canon. En passant du temps avec lui, elle ne va pas seulement chercher à résoudre un meurtre, elle pourra potentiellement y perdre la vie ... et son coeur.
Criminoso Imperfeito
by Mary FrameQuando dois estudantes universitários acabam mortos e o dedo é apontado para Dean Collins, ele pede a ajuda de Freya Morgan para ajudá-lo a encontrar o verdadeiro assassino. Mas envolver-se uns com os outros significa mais do que resolver um mistério, significa potencialmente perder a cabeça. Freya Morgan achou que era uma ótima idéia contratar o bad boy do campus para espancar seu ex-namorado depois que ele a traiu e a tratou como lixo. Avançando alguns meses, e nada do que ela tenha feito a ajudou a superar as cicatrizes deixadas por seu ex. Não a surra paga, nem a sequência de datas, nada. Dean Collins está em apuros, e é tudo culpa de Freya. Afinal de contas, ela começou a tendência de todas as senhoras do campus pagar para ele fazer o trabalho sujo. Mas agora, dois dos meninos que ele contratou para bater estão mortos, e ele é a única conexão. Quando Freya concorda em ajudá-lo a encontrar o verdadeiro assassino, ela descobre que esse bad boy não é tão ruim, afinal. E se envolver com ele significa mais do que encontrar um assassino, significa potencialmente perder sua vida ... e seu coraçã.
Crimson
by Shirley ConranStory of three sisters raised by their grandmother, an internationally successful romance novelist, teaching them to believe in love, tradition and a women's identity.
Crimson
by Niviaq Korneliussen'Effortlessly cool, funny yet sad, breezy but thoughtful - this is an edgy and unputdownable work of modern literature' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Crimson is written with immense courage - there's no faking the feeling of honesty on each page. It is a brave novel reminiscent of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting' Laline Paull, author of The BeesThe island has run out of oxygen. The island is swollen. The island is rotten. The island has taken my beloved from me. The island is a Greenlander. It's the fault of the Greenlander. In Nuuk, Greenland . . .Fia breaks up with her long-term boyfriend and falls for Sara.Sara is in love with Ivik who holds a deep secret and is about to break promises. Ivik struggles with gender dysphoria as their friends become addicted to social media, listen to American pop music and get blind drunk in downtown bars and uptown house parties. Then there is Inuk, who also has something to hide - it will take him beyond his limits to madness, and question what it means to be a Greenlander, while Arnaq, the party queen, pulls the strings of manipulation, bringing a web of relationships to a shocking crescendo. Crimson weaves through restlessness, depression, love and queer experiences to tell the story of Greenlanders through a unique and challenging form. The original text was written and published in the Greenlandic language.
Crimson and Clover
by Juli Page MorganUnder Katie Scott's flower child exterior beats the heart of June Cleaver. Though she digs her bellbottoms and love beads, she longs for the idyllic family life she was denied as a child.Laughed out of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury after the Summer of Love for believing rock 'n roll and white picket fences can coexist, she decides to try her luck in the bohemian neighborhood of Ladbroke Grove in London.When she discovers her new friend Adam is starting a band with Jay Carey, she's ecstatic. She'd admired the British guitar god from afar for years, and when she and Jay finally meet the attraction between them is instantaneous.But life with a rock 'n roll star doesn't lend itself well to white picket fences. And when Katie tells Jay the secret she's carried for two years it may end the dream before it begins.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Crimson Bound
by Rosamund HodgeAn exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the extravagant court of Versailles, from the author of Cruel Beauty. A doomed warrior and the king's most notorious bastard must join forces to defeat a dark evil in this gorgeously intricate fantasy--perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.When Rachelle was fifteen she was good--apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless--straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat.Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in a vain effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand--the man she hates most--Rachelle forces Armand to help her hunt for the legendary sword that might save their world. Together, they navigate the opulent world of the courtly elite, where beauty and power reign and no one can be trusted. And as the two become unexpected allies, they discover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic . . . and a love that may be their undoing. Within a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?
Crimson China: A Novel
by Betsy TobinCrimson China is a novel that traps the reader at the outset, shining a light on a tragic, hidden world that runs in parallel to our own. It is a story of identity and culture, of the irrepressibility of the human spirit, and the powerful undertow of love.
Crimson China: A Novel
by Betsy TobinCrimson China is a novel that traps the reader at the outset, shining a light on a tragic, hidden world that runs in parallel to our own. It is a story of identity and culture, of the irrepressibility of the human spirit, and the powerful undertow of love.
The Crimson Crown (A Seven Realms Novel #4)
by Cinda Williams ChimaA thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed???Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana''Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch. With surrounding kingdoms seeking to prey on the Fells'' inner turmoil, Raisa''s best hope is to unite her people against a common enemy. But that enemy might be the person with whom she''s falling in love. Through a complicated web of lies and unholy alliances, former streetlord Han Alister has become a member of the Wizard Council of the Fells. Navigating the cut-throat world of blue blood politics has never been more dangerous, and Han seems to inspire hostility among Clan and wizards alike. His only ally is the queen, and despite the perils involved, Han finds it impossible to ignore his feelings for Raisa. Before long, Han finds himself in possession of a secret believed to be lost to history, a discovery powerful enough to unite the people of the Fells. But will the secret die with him before he can use it? A simple, devastating truth concealed by a thousand-year-old lie at last comes to light in this stunning conclusion to the Seven Realms series.
The Crimson Crown (The Crimson Crown Duology #1)
by Heather WalterMirror, mirror, on the wall, who&’s the wickedest of them all? Snow White&’s dark queen tells her side of the story in the first book of a queer, witchy duology that reimagines the classic fairy tale—from the author of Malice.&“An alluring, vengeful origin story that brings tremendous dimension to a classic fairytale.&”—Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings Legends tell of a witch who became a queen—the heartless villain in the story of Snow White.But now the wicked queen is stepping out of Snow White&’s shadow to become the heroine of her own legend. Her real &“once upon a time&” begins when she is just Ayleth, a young witch who lives in the forest with her coven. The witches practice their magic in secret, hiding from the White King and his brutal war against witchcraft. Ayleth, however, faces a war of her own. Her magical gifts have yet to reveal themselves, and as the threat of the Royal Huntsmen intensifies, Ayleth fears she will never become the witch her coven needs. To prove herself, Ayleth sets out on a perilous quest that sends her to the White Palace, a decadent world of drama and deceit. There, Ayleth encounters an unlikely figure from her past: Jacquetta, a witch who once held Ayleth&’s heart—and betrayed her. As events at the palace escalate, Ayleth finds herself caught in the web of the White King, whose dark charisma is as dangerous as the sinister force that seems to be haunting the palace—and perhaps even Ayleth herself. With the threat of discovery looming, Ayleth and Jacquetta must set aside the wounds of their past and work together to survive. As she uncovers the secrets of the White Court—and those of her own heart—Ayleth must find the strength to transform into someone she never imagined she could be. A powerful witch, the very wickedest of them all.Book One in The Crimson Crown series.
Crimson Death (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Novels)
by Laurell K. HamiltonIn Crimson Death, the twenty-fifth Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, adventure by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton, Anita is tested like never before in a showdown that will delight readers of Charlaine Harris and Anne Rice. 'Hamilton is still thrilling fans...with her amazing multifaceted characters and intricate multilayered world, a mix of erotic romance, crime-drama, and paranormal/fantasy fiction' Library JournalSome say love is a great motivator, but hatred gets the job done, too.My name is Anita Blake. I'm a vampire hunter and necromancer, and I'm about to learn that evil is in the eye of the beholder...I've never seen Damian, my vampire servant, so vulnerable. He's being bombarded with violent nightmares and blood sweats, but now is the time I need him most. The ruthless vampire who created him might be losing control, allowing rogue vampires to run wild and break one of their kind's few strict taboos.I'm joining forces with my friend Edward to stop the carnage, and Damian will be at our side, even if it means travelling to a place that couldn't be less welcoming to a vampire, an assassin and a necromancer. Ireland.
Crimson Desire
by Elisabeth Morgan PopolowSang's sadistic blood-mistress has developed an unhealthy obsession for Lily White. Kidnapped and hidden away in a castle full of dark, deadly secrets, their lives hang in the balance as Lily and Sang try to find a way to escape with their sanity intact. Lily, Sang, and Darius are back for another harrowing adventure in Crimson Desire, Book 2 of Elisabeth Morgan Popolow's exciting paranormal series, Blood Rose.Lily's new co-worker, Anna, is anything but ordinary. Sure she's tall and speaks in a rich English accent out in the rural suburbs of Pennsylvania, but America is the world's melting pot, right? Then, why does Anna look as if she popped out of one of those Cover Girl Magazines? The way she talks sends chills down Lily's spine, but she can only see the good in people. That is, until Anna turns out to be a one-thousand-year-old crazy vampire with a toxic obsession for Lily. When Sang and Lily are kidnapped and taken to Anna's castle, they have no idea what lies in store for them. Now, trying to stay sane and waiting patiently for Darius' rescue is all they can do as the mad vampiress threatens to swallow them whole.Content Notes: Hot, Anal Intercourse, Ménage, Short MM Scene, Paranormal, Vampires, Contemporary, Adventure, Suspense
Crimson Frost (The Mythos Academy #4)
by Jennifer EstepHigh school gets even harder when there&’s an evil god on the loose in the New York Times bestselling author&’s YA urban fantasy novel.My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy, a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids. And now there&’s also Loki, the evil god I helped set free against my will. On the bright side, I finally got a date with Logan Quinn, the hottest—and deadliest—Spartan at Mythos. But I should have known it was destined to end in disaster. If we'd gotten into a swordfight, or been ambushed by Reapers, I'd have been more prepared. I definitely didn&’t expect to get arrested mid-sip at the local coffee hangout. I'm accused of purposely helping the Reapers free Loki—and the person leading the charge against me is Linus Quinn, Logan's dad. Now pretty much everyone at school thinks I'm guilty. If I'm going to get out of this mess alive, I'll have to do it myself.
Crimson Moon
by Rebecca YorkNeeding a fresh start, a young werewolf heads west and changes his identity. As Sam Morgan, he meets Olivia Woodlock--a woman of many secrets, whose life is in jeopardy. If he can't protect her, they'll never have a chance to explore the passion that promises to bind them together for an eternity.
Crimson Mountain (The Grace Livingston Hill Classics series #15)
by Grace Livingston HillCrimson Mountain was burning! When the room in which Laurel Sheridan slept soundly was rocked by explosions, she awoke suddenly. Her heart sank as she saw that Crimson Mountain appeared to be burning. She feared that the defense plant had been destroyed by treacherous enemies. Her compassion went out to the loved ones of the young soldiers who had guarded the site so bravely. However, she was unaware that her beloved, captain Phil Pilgrim, was in charge. A student informed her that the injured, brave soldier was last seen heading back into the inferno, endeavoring to rescue more wounded men. As she worked in the kitchen helping to make sandwiches for the men and boys who joined in the rescue efforts, Laurel prayed for Phil. She heard reports of the dead and wounded men who had been carried down from crimson Mountain, but no one was certain of Phil's whereabouts. Late that evening, after the siege had finally ended, the doorbell rang. As she went to answer the door, Laurel's hope was laced with dread. Did the caller bring good news, or bad? Would she ever see Phil Pilgrim again? According to the Tyndale numbering this is book #85. Look in the Bookshare library for these novels by Grace Livingston Hill: #1. Where Two Ways Met, #2. Bright Arrows, #3. A Girl to Come Home to, #13. In Tune with Wedding Bells, #15. Marigold, #18. Brentwood, #19. Daphne Deane, #24. By way of the Silverthorns, #26. The Seventh Hour, #30. Matched Pearls, #33. Happiness Hill, #36. Patricia, #38. Spice Box, #41. blue ruin, #42. A New Name, #47. The Street of the City, #50. The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55. Ladybird, #60. Miranda, #61. Mystery Flowers, #66. The Girl From Montana, #68. The Story of a Whim, #70. in the way, #71. exit Betty, #72. The White Lady, #73. Not Under the Law, #74. Lo Michael, #76. The City of Fire, #77. The Ransom, #81. Duskin, #84. Cloudy Jewel, #85. Crimson Mountain, #93. Katharine’s yesterday, #94 The Angel of His Presence, #95. Mary Arden and #96. because of Stephen. Many more are on the way. Some of these may have different numbers depending on the publisher.
Crimson Rain
by Meg O'BrienPaul and Gina Bradley did all they could to create the perfect family. When they discovered they could not have children of their own, they adopted twin girls, intent on giving them a good home. But something was terribly wrong with Angela, one of the twins, and after a terrifying event, Paul and Gina returned five-year-old Angela to St. Sympatica's Orphanage, assured that she would get excellent psychiatric care.Now, sixteen years later, the Bradley family is crumbling. Paul and Gina have drifted apart and are only going through the motions of a marriage for Angela's twin, Rachel. But Rachel is beginning to act like a total stranger, and they begin to wonder if she isn't suffering from the same problems that plagued her sister.When Rachel disappears just after Christmas, Paul and Gina are forced to pull together-for the sake of their family, for their very survival. Because someone has unleashed a vengeful fury on the Bradleys.
Crimson Reign (Blood Heir #3)
by Amélie Wen ZhaoFor fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Six of Crows comes the thrilling conclusion to the Blood Heir trilogy. A princess with a dark secret must ally with a con man to liberate her empire from a reign of terror in this epic fantasy retelling of the Anastasia story.The Red Tigress, Anastacya Mikhailov, has lost the gift she, has lost the gift she was only beginning to realize defined her. Stolen from her during the battle in Bregon, her blood Affinity rests with Sorsha Farrald, a dangerous Affinite who is on the run, headed staright to Cyrilia and to Ana's aunt...the Empress Morganya. Thought she is weakened, Ana's course remains true--yet her return to her homeland reveals a Cyrilia on the brink of collapse. Morganya's tyrannical rule has transformed into a sinister quest for unquestioned authority, and she has set her sights far beyond Cyrilia. Morganya seeks a legendary ancient power, rumored to have once belonged to the Deities themselves. If she can locate it, she can rule the world. What's more, Ana's allies, the insurgent Affinite rebels known as the Redcloaks, no longer support her. For their allegiance is with the people--and there can be no equality with a monarchy. Ana faces enemies at every turn, and every day without her Affinity brings her closer to death. Yet she is determined to liberate her people and vanquish the legacy of her own imperial bloodline--the inequality sewn into the fabric of her land. Her only hope lies in the navy she recruited in Bregon, the courage of her band of friends, and the cunning crime-lord-turned-captain she's fallen for. If Ana loses this fight, it will be her last. And Morganya's reign of darkness with consume the world.