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The Damnation Affair
by Lilith SaintcrowNew schoolteacher Catherine Barrowe arrives in Damnation - a town out West where sorcery exists alongside clockwork and cold steel, where hot lead kills your enemy but it takes a blessing to make his corpse stay down for good. She doesn't fit in but that doesn't matter, she's in town to find her brother, whose letters were full of dark hints about gold, and trouble, and something much more sinister. The sheriff Jack Gabriel might be able to help, but he's keeping his secrets close to his chest. However, Catherine and Jack are going to find out that in Damnation, some secrets just won't stay buried forever.
The Damned (The Beautiful #2)
by Renée AhdiehNew York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with the second installment of her new sumptuous, sultry and romantic series, The Beautiful.Following the events of The Beautiful, Sébastien Saint Germain is now cursed and forever changed. The treaty between the Fallen and the Brotherhood has been broken, and war between the immortals seems imminent. The price of loving Celine was costly.But Celine has also paid a high price for loving Bastien. Still recovering from injuries sustained during a night she can't quite remember, her dreams are troubled. And she doesn't know she has inadvertently set into motion a chain of events that could lead to her demise and unveil a truth about herself she's not ready to learn.Forces hiding in the shadows have been patiently waiting for this moment. And just as Bastien and Celine begin to uncover the danger around them, they learn their love could tear them apart. The Damned, Renée's latest installment in The Beautiful series is just as decadent, thrilling, and mysterious as her last, as she continues her most potent fantasy series yet.
The Damned: a sumptuous and sultry young adult romantic fantasy (The Beautiful)
by Renée AhdiehNew York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with the second installment of her new sumptuous, sultry and romantic series, The Beautiful.'Captivating . . . Ahdieh's darkest and most compelling novel yet' Cultress on The BeautifulFollowing the events of The Beautiful, Sébastien Saint Germain is now cursed and forever changed. The treaty between the Fallen and the Brotherhood has been broken, and war between the immortals seems imminent. The price of loving Celine was costly.But Celine has also paid a high price for loving Bastien. Still recovering from injuries sustained during a night she can't quite remember, her dreams are troubled. And she doesn't know she has inadvertently set into motion a chain of events that could lead to her demise and unveil a truth about herself she's not quite ready to learn.Forces hiding in the shadows have been patiently waiting for this moment for centuries. And just as Bastien and Celine begin to uncover the danger around them, they learn their love could tear them apart.The Damned, the latest installment in The Beautiful series, is just as decadent, thrilling, and mysterious as the last.
The Damned (Vampire Huntress Legends, #6)
by L. A. BanksDamali Richards knows all about a blood rush. The kind that happened when she first went skin-to-skin with former vampire Carlos Rivera. Or the kind that happened on the streets of Philadelphia, when her crew took on the devil's own. Now, Damali, Carlos, and the Guardian team are recovering in the Arizona desert, trying to hold it all together and find out how much love, and how much war, they still need to make until the demon consort Lilith changes everything. The Damned are seeping out from below, and a new contagion is spreading simply by touch. For Damali and Carlos, time is running out. With Armageddon near, the ultimate truths lie strewn from a shaken underworld to the pristine mountains of Tibet, where the two lovers will approach a pinnacle of power--and the scintillating, shocking secret of salvation.
The Damned: A Vampire Huntress Legend (Vampire Huntress Legend Series #6)
by L. A. BanksLilith, the consort of the Unnamed One, has released the Damned, tortured souls from all levels of Hell, to walk the streets as the living dead. A dark chaos leaks onto Earth, taking the form of a deadly contagion that not even the Neteru team can handle. One touch from these deadly creatures infects a human, driving him to madness, death…and worse.This time, Damali Richards, the Vampire Huntress (aka the millennium Neteru), Carlos, and the Guardians cannot effectively close ranks. The infection spreads to key team members and threatens to wipe out the entire squad. Even the Covenant is infected. They must track down the Chairman before members of the Neteru-Guardian team are lost and the team implodes. The only antidote is to behead Lilith. But first they must find her.
Damned
by Lisa ChildsPolice officer Ty McIntyre was cursed to find a girl no one had seen in twenty years. And it was his job to save her from the dark forces swirling around her. He found her locked away in a psychiatric hospital, where she thought she was losing her mind. Born a witch, Irina Cooper was able to read other people's thoughts. She had never known the source of her power, or her true heritage--until now. Irina could read Ty's true intentions and sense his deepest desires. But with a witch killer seeking to destroy the Cooper legacy, could these ill-fated souls embrace Irina's gift and end her family's curse? And beyond that, would they be able to save each other?
Damned
by Debbie Viguié Nancy HolderThere is a fine line between love and sacrifice.... Antonio would do anything for his beloved fighting partner Jenn. He protects her, even suppresses his vampire cravings to be with her. Together, they defend humanity against the Cursed Ones. But tensions threaten to fracture their hunting team and his loyalty--his love--is called into question. Jenn, the newly appointed Hunter, aches for revenge against the Cursed One who converted her sister. And with an even more sinister power on the rise, she must overcome her personal vendettas to lead her team into battle. Antonio and Jenn need each other to survive, but evil lurks at every turn. With humanity's fate hanging in the balance, they must face down the darkness...or die trying.
Damned, Delicious and Dangerous
by Delilah Devlin Lisa Renee Jones Megan KearnsMen of darkness, men of passion. . . trapped by temptation and bound by desire. No woman can refuse their erotic invitation for sexual pleasure. . . "The Demon Lord's Cloak" by Delilah Devlin Bound and naked, Voletta has every reason to fear the mysterious man holding her in his arms. Instead his brooding presence intrigues her, his hard body excites her--and his rough touch arouses her. . . "Night Sins" by Lisa Renee Jones In the battle between good and evil, Kayla Ward knows vampires are strictly off limits. But Ethan's dark sensuality and seductive allure leave her craving hot, passionate sex. . . "The Devil's Paradise" by Megan Kerans Justice Malloy is looking for the perfect place for a wedding reception. What she finds at The Last Resort Hotel is a man whose raw male power promises carnal pleasure like she's never felt before. . .
Damned If I Duke (Drop Dead Dukes #2)
by Anna BradleySet against the Bridgerton-era backdrop of Regency London, Anna Bradley&’s witty and sexy trilogy sets fiercely alpha dukes against the duchesses who are determined to transform their delinquent husbands by any means necessary. A delight for fans of Mary Jo Putney, Sabrina Jeffries, Ella Quinn, Diana Quincy and Julia Quinn. Bold and adventurous, Prudence Thorne is not the kind of woman to stand by meekly when someone she loves has been wronged. And she&’s quite certain that Jasper Vincent, Duke of Montford, somehow duped her father into racking up enormous gambling debts. When fate offers her a chance to blackmail Jasper into forgiving her father&’s losses, she seizes it . . . only to have her scheme backfire. Jasper enjoys London&’s illicit delights too much to wed. Too bad his grandfather has decided that a woman with the nerve to blackmail might be exactly the sort of wife to tame him. Pressed into a marriage neither wanted—and fighting a desire neither expected—Prue and Jasper torment and tempt each other beyond reason. Surely a proper duchess should be subdued, obedient, and dignified? Yet just as he begins to get his wish, Jasper realizes how much he wants his unconventional wife—and only her—if it&’s not too late to win her . . .
Damon's Touch
by Dianne HartsockDamon's hunger gnaws at him. He needs to feed soon before desire overrides caution and he enters the village, where his capture is assured. For Lacey, the sight of Damon drinking from his brother's throat should fill him with horror. Instead, he's oddly aroused. Damon is all his fantasies come true. Bewitching and dangerous.As Damon's prisoner, Lacey's love for his tantalizing captor grows, but will love be enough to set them both free?
D'amore e d'accordo (serie Armi & bagagli #5)
by Abigail Roux Martina NealliSeguito di Luci e ombreSerie Armi & bagagli, Libro 5Abbandonato a Baltimora dal suo imprevedibile partner, l'agente speciale Zane Garrett non trova di meglio che sfogare la rabbia su qualunque cosa incontri sul proprio cammino - finché non gli viene ordinato di recarsi a Chicago per assistere un collega durante un'operazione sotto copertura. L'ultima cosa che si aspetta è di trovarvi proprio il partner fuggitivo, l'agente speciale Ty Grady. La missione per cui sono stati inviati, ossia recuperare un informatore ed ex-agente della CIA di nome Julian Cross, si prospetta improvvisamente più difficile. Ex-marine e uomo chiave del Bureau, Ty ha un debole per i tiri mancini - tratto su cui Zane può ampiamente testimoniare. Reduce da un passato tormentato, Zane viveva solo per il lavoro, ma finalmente sta iniziando a comprendere che i lutti di un tempo non devono necessariamente gettare ombra sul futuro. I due uomini sono compagni di squadra, amici, amanti, nonché la scelta perfetta per quel genere di lavoretti insoliti. Ora, con al seguito Cross e quell'ingenuo del suo ragazzo, Cameron Jacobs, dovranno affrontare gli ostacoli di un viaggio attraverso il paese - incluse imbarazzanti perquisizioni aeroportuali, tempeste di neve, prigionieri assai poco collaborativi, squadroni di killer della CIA, carenza estrema di sonno e caffeina... e loro stessi. Ty e Zane sono determinati a scortare Cross fino a Washington, ma cominciano a dubitare di poterne uscire vivi.
The Damsel
by Claire DelacroixA proud maiden, she vowed never to love again... until he rode back into her life."I come in search of a bride."Once upon a time, the legendary knight, Burke Fitzgavin, galloped into Kiltorren Castle and fell in love with Alys, the lord's orphaned niece. But her uncle was determined that Burke marry one of his homely daughters instead. Through tricks and lies, Burke was sent away, believing that Alys wanted nothing of his heart.Pledged to a Bride Quest, Burke has vowed not to return home until he finds his long-lost love. He returns to Kiltorren to discover that the fiery young innocent has become a woman, a servant on her uncle's estate. Paying penance for Burke's long-ago embrace, she wants nothing to do with him. Burke knows he must earn her trust again. Even as he slowly rekindles her desire, Alys's family attempts to thwart their romance--determined that Alys should not marry before her cousins do. But Burke is a warrior and this battle to win the hand and the heart of his one true love will be his greatest challenge ever. . . .Watch for The Heiress, the crowning novel in the sumptuous Bride Quest trilogy of the three brothers Fitzgavin, which began with The Princess.From the Paperback edition.
The Damsel and the Daggerman: A BLUD Novella (A Blud Novel #5)
by Delilah S. DawsonIn this “carniepunk” e-novella from the author of Wicked As They Come, a knife-thrower meets a lady journalist determined to uncover his dark and dangerous past.Bad boy knife-thrower Marco Taresque is the hottest and most dangerous performer in the caravan. He keeps to himself until a pesky female journalist arrives, anxious to interview him about his checkered past—his last assistant disappeared under mysterious and bloody circumstances, earning him the nickname “The Deadly Daggerman.”Unsinkable journalist and adventurer Jacinda Harville doesn’t take no for an answer, and she’s determined to wear down Marco no matter how threatening—or incredibly desirable—he might appear. He agrees to an interview—but only if she’ll let him strap her to a spinning table and throw knives at her body. How can she say no? And how can she resist him when he leans close for a kiss that strikes her more sharply than any blade? It’s the first time she’s let a man get the better of her, and she’s determined it will be the last… Just when she thinks she can’t take any more of his games, Jacinda receives a note from Marco saying he’s finally ready to tell her the truth about what happened to his missing assistant. She sets out for an address miles away, but what she finds there turns the tables on everything she thought she knew about the tender lover who wears a smile as sharp as his knives. As secrets are unraveled and passions take hold, Ginger realizes her hard heart has melted. But will it be too late to save Marco—and herself—from the daggerman’s dangerous past?
Damsel in Disguise
by Susan Gee HeinoAn actress by trade, Julia St. Clement is playing her most dangerous role yet. She dresses as a man to warn Lord Anthony Rastmoor of a cruel plot against him. She still loves him, despite his betrayal years ago. Rastmoor believes that Julia is dead. But when Julia's actress "wife" disappears, Rastmoor and Julia must form an uneasy alliance. It's only a matter of time before he unmasks her-and there's no telling what will happen when he does.
Damsel in Distress
by Heather GrahamIn Robin Hood&’s forest, the bandit&’s silver sword belongs to Lady Greensleeves Countess Katherine de Montrain is not your typical lady. Hunting alongside her father since she was a child, she is quick with a bow and sword and knows the forest well—but hides this expertise from everyone around her. Years later, Kat finds herself a prized maiden in the court of Richard the Lionheart. As she resists the unwelcome advances of the crusader Damian Mountjoy, she relishes her secret life as a bandit who fights in the company of Robin Hood. There she is known as Lady Greensleeves: a crack shot, keen tracker, and champion of the oppressed. But passion is about to grip her heart, and love is never simple in the forest, where deception is the only way to survive. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Damsel in Distress
by J. T. MarieChristina Brown is tired after a long shift at RVA Burgers, but not too tired to flirt with her last customer, Angie Johnson. But either Angie isn't a lesbian or she doesn't pick up on Christina's cues, because she doesn't seem interested in continuing their conversation once Christina's off work.Angie's always known she likes women, but she's never had a chance to find out just how much. Christina is the first to ever come onto her so brazenly, and to be honest, Angie is scared. She retreats to the restroom to text her online buddy Billy for some advice, and she's still hiding out in the stall when she hears Christina come in.But before Angie can gather up her courage to approach the gorgeous cashier, someone else enters -- a man with no business being in the ladies' room, and nothing but sex on his mind. Unaware that they aren't alone, he assaults Christina at gun point.Angie can't risk calling the police and being overheard. But she also can't stand by and watch Christina get hurt without doing something . The fact that the man doesn't know she's there, too, might work to her advantage. Will she be able to help a damsel in distress ... and maybe win the girl in the end, too?
Damsel in Green
by Betty NeelsShe'd do anything for the children's sakeGeorgina Rodman had been given a special nursing assignment-she was to look after the Van den Berg Eyffert children, who were recovering from an accident. Having worked in a casualty ward, Georgina felt she could cope with just about anything life threw at her.But that was before she met the children's guardian, Julius. Afterward, she realized that even common sense and a practical nature couldn't stop her from falling in love...with a man who didn't even know she existed!
The Damsel's Defiance
by Meriel FullerEmmeline de Lonnieres swore she would never belong to a man again, so she is plunged into confusion by her feelings for Lord Talvas of Boulogne. His powerful charisma is irresistible, but she cannot give what she knows he will eventually demand--marriage. A demand she knows he will make when he discovers their passion has created the tiny new life growing inside her. . . .
Dan All Over Again and The Mountie Steals a Wife
by Tina Wainscott Barbara DunlopDan All Over Again by Tina Wainscott The catch of a lifetime...Cassie had reeled Dan the fisherman in once before, but panicked at the first mention of babies and joint bank accounts. He thought the divorce from Hurricane Cassie had settled things once and for all. But now he's longing to test those stormy seas again. Trouble is, if he hooks her, will he be brave enough to hold on to her, or will she be the one that got away?The Mountie Steals a Wife by Barbara Dunlop The assignment of a lifetime...Melina Thurston had promised herself that she would not fall for her handsome houseguest in the red suit. She's only supposed to be training her horses, not showing some city boy how to get along in the wild. Logan Maxwell is with the Yukon detachment only temporarily to help solve a recent gold theft. And though at first he suspects his beautiful landlady, he soon realizes he has an even bigger problem-he's fallen for her and there's no getaway plan in sight!
Dan Henshaw and the Undeniable Force: A Once Upon A Future Story
by Eule GreyAll twenty-year-old Dan Henshaw wants for Christmas is a few moments with the new office bloke, John. But each time Dan gets close to the curly-haired hottie, something crops up. Employment contracts, the Christmas tree, and their colleague Gemma get in the way. It’s enough to make a fella sigh.John Taylor is a lover of art and sci-fi. As soon as he spots the cutie gazing out of the office window, he knows he’s got to take action. But John is shy and so is Dan. Can John think of a creative way to catch Dan’s attention?Two blokes. One picture. The undeniable force of attraction. Some people say a first kiss is worth more than any Christmas gift.
Dana And The Calendar Man
by Lisa BinghamNew Year's Bachelors New Year's Resolution #1: Find a Fiancé! With a disastrous blind date left on her doorstep, Dana Shaw had no one with whom to ring in the New Year. Then fate stepped in, in the form on an inherited ticket to a New Year's Eve bachelor auction. Bachelor#1 Sean O'Malley—rancher and volunteer fireman—was hotter than the flames he put out. The darkly handsome hunk would be hers for seven cold winder nights—and his heart would surely convince her three matchmaking aunts not to set her up with any more disastrous Mr. Rights. But what happened when the trio dubbed him Mr. Wrong?
Dance a Little Longer: The Third Novel in a Trilogy (Lucinda Richards Trilogy)
by Jane Roberts WoodThe year is 1931 and Lucy Richards Arnold-now a mother of a precocious four-year-old son-is in rural West Texas, teaching in the school where her husband, Josh, is principal and struggling to make a success of their farm during the bleak, hard times of the Great Depression. Out of this barren landscape, rich and colorful characters emerge as if from a fertile land. Before the year's end, Lucy is faced with a loss of such magnitude that she must struggle to find a way to recapture the joy in her very existence.
Dance All Night: A Dance Off Holiday Novella
by Alexis DariaBroadway hotshot Nik Kovalenko is a confirmed bachelor.Ballroom champion Jess Davenport is a bona fide Scrooge.Last year, they shared a midnight kiss at a New Year’s Eve party that made both of them believe—briefly—in the magic of the holiday season. The magic was cut short when Nik went on tour the next day, but he never stopped thinking about that kiss—or Jess.When the holidays roll back around, Nik runs into Jess again. He doesn’t want to spend another year pining for the Scrooge who got away, so he tells Jess he’ll stay if she’ll give him a shot at being her Christmas Present.Jess thinks he’s full of it, but she agrees to three dates. If Nik can make her believe in holiday magic in a place as un-wintery as Los Angeles—and convince her that he’s ready to stick around—she’ll give him a chance. But he won’t know until New Year’s Eve. If she kisses him at midnight, he’ll have his answer…Praise for Alexis Daria:“An author who clearly adores the world she’s developed—and the characters she’s matched.”—Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author, Washington Post“A charming and authentic voice.”—Sonali Dev, author of A Distant Heart
Dance Away with Me: A Novel
by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsAt long last, the legendary New York Times bestselling author returns with a heartfelt novel of womanhood, a wild heart, and the healing power of love.Run, run, as fast as you can!When life throws her one setback too many, midwife and young widow Tess Hartsong takes off for Runaway Mountain. In this small town high in the Tennessee mountains, surrounded by nature, she hopes to outrun her heartbreak and find the solace she needs to heal. But instead of peace and quiet, she encounters an enigmatic artist with a craving for solitude, a fairy-tale sprite with too many secrets, a helpless infant, a passel of curious teens, and a town suspicious of outsiders, especially one as headstrong as Tess. Just as headstrong is Ian North, a difficult, gifted man with a tortured soul—a man who makes Tess question everything. In running away to this new life, Tess wonders— Has she lost herself . . . or has she found her future?
The Dance Before Christmas (Lady Travelers Society)
by Victoria AlexanderA fake fiancé and a Christmas engagement are a recipe for trouble in this delightful holiday romp featuring New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander’s Lady Travelers SocietyMiss Anabel Snelling needs a fiancé, and fast. If her father, Sir Archibald, has his way, she’ll be married in time for Christmas—to a man she doesn’t love. That’s why she and her aunt have concocted a brilliant plan to hire an American actor to play the role of her suitor. But the charming Wesley Grant is playing the part a little too well, and Anabel is in danger of falling for him. What Anabel doesn’t know is Wesley is not the actor her aunt hired. Still, what kind of a gentleman would he be if he didn’t come to her rescue? He has a new plan of his own—win Anabel’s heart…for real.“Alexander is now the go-to author for historical romance readers in search of love and laughter.” —Booklist