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Heart of the Dragon
by Gena ShowalterSearching for her missing brother, Grace Carlyle never dreamed she would discover a secret world populated by mythological monsters-or find herself facing a sword-wielding being whose looks put mortal men to shame.But there he was, Darius en Kragin, one of a race of shape-shifting warriors bound to guard the gates of Atlantis, and kill all travelers who strayed within its borders.Now Grace's life was in his hands, and Darius had to choose between his centuries-old vow and the woman who had slipped beneath his defenses and stolen the heart of Atlantis's fiercest dragon.
Heart of the Dragon (Atlantis #1)
by Gena ShowalterSearching for her missing brother, Grace Carlyle never dreamed she would discover a secret world populated by mythological monsters-or find herself facing a sword-wielding being whose looks put mortal men to shame.But there he was, Darius en Kragin, one of a race of shape-shifting warriors bound to guard the gates of Atlantis, and kill all travelers who strayed within its borders.Now Grace's life was in his hands, and Darius had to choose between his centuries-old vow and the woman who had slipped beneath his defenses and stolen the heart of Atlantis's fiercest dragon.
Heart of the Dragon: A Paranormal Romance Novel (Atlantis #1)
by Gena ShowalterBefore The Lords of the Underworld, there was Gena Showalter's Atlantis series. Rediscover this mythical world of immortals, magic and dark seduction… Searching for her missing brother, Grace Carlyle never dreamed she would discover a secret world populated by mythological monsters—or find herself facing a sword-wielding being whose looks put mortal men to shame. But there he was, Darius en Kragin, one of a race of shape-shifting warriors bound to guard the gates of Atlantis, and kill all travelers who strayed within its borders. Now Grace's life was in his hands, and Darius had to choose between his centuries-old vow and the woman who had slipped beneath his defenses and stolen the heart of Atlantis's fiercest dragon. Look for the rest of Gena Showalter's Atlantis series: The Amazon's Curse, Jewel of Atlantis, The Nymph King and The Vampire's Bride, available now. Originally published in 2005
Heart of the Dragon
by Deborah SmithWhile searching all over Bangkok for her half-sister, Rebecca Brown captures the attention of Kash Santelli, a man who suspects her of being a spy.
Heart of the Dragon's Realm
by Karalynn LeePrincess Kimri is used to betrayal. Her brother sold her to a king in exchange for swords to defend his lands. King Tathan's reputation is as fierce as that of his mountain kingdom-where dragons are said to guard the castle walls-but the realms are unstable enough without angering the mountain-king, so Kimri reluctantly agrees to the union.When she arrives in Helsmont, the king promises her a year of courtship before marrying-or parting ways. Before long, Kimri thinks she may find comfort, and perhaps eventually love, with the stoic king.But the realms are more unsettled than Kimri realizes, and she soon finds herself caught in the middle of a war between the kingdoms. Can she count on her betrothed to take her side? Or will his loyalty to his kingdom come before his loyalty to her?50,000 words
Heart of the Druid Laird
by Barbara LongleyCursed with immortality, Dermot MacKay craves death. To lift the faerie curse placed upon him and his men over 1,600 years ago, he must return the soul of his reincarnated wife to the exact place and time of her murder. But her soul is currently residing in the very modern Sidney St. George-and first he has to convince her to accompany him to Scotland. Sidney doesn't believe Dermot's wild claims of immortality and rebirth, yet she cannot deny that she is drawn to the sexy Scot. Nor can she explain the sense of déjà vu his touch elicits. Desperate for answers, she agrees to go with him-only to learn too late that to help the man she loves is to lose him forever... 84,000 words
Heart of the Eagle
by Lindsay MckennaJim Tremain watched the magnificent bird soar through the air and land on Dahlia Kincaid's gloved arm. The eagle was, stunning, but Dahlia was the most breathtaking woman he'd ever seen. Would this beautiful ornithologist allow him to headquarter his search for an international poaching ring on her Colorado ranch? Jim reminded Dahlia of Nar, her golden eagle: he was dangerous, powerful, gloriously masculine. But Jim Tremain wasn't the predator he'd first seemed. His eyes contained kindness and understanding. Could she risk her heart-with everything to lose, but so much to gain?
Heart of the Exiled
by Pati NagleThe Bitter Wars left a world divided. Now the ælven governors convene a Council at Glenhallow, while the savage kobalen gather in numbers not seen in five centuries. Vastly outnumbered, the ælven clans will send barely trained guardians to confront the kobalen, and a young female warrior, Eliani, will be entrusted with the most crucial mission of all: to reach distant Fireshore and learn why their governor has not responded to the call to war. Bound to her lover Turisan by the power of mindspeech, Eliani will feed vital information to the Ælven Council across vast distances. But Eliani cannot see the dark force watching from the Ebon Mountains. There, Shalár, the ruler of exiled Clan Darkshore, has given the mindless kobalen both power and a plan to cut off the ælven from their brave and gifted mindspeaker-and to reclaim for Shalár’s nearly extinct vampiric clan their ancestral land: Fireshore. But Shalár guards her secrets carefully, and even Eliani cannot know what terrible purpose lurks in the heart of the exiled.
Heart of the Falcon
by Suzanne RobinsonOnly one woman could win the. . . Heart of the Falcon. All her life, raven-haired Anqet had basked in the tranquility of Nefer. . . until the day her father died and her uncle descended upon the estate, hungry for her land, hungry for her. Desperate to escape his cruel obsession, she fled. But now, masquerading as a commoner in the magnificent city of Thebes, Anqet faces a new danger. Mysterious and seductive, Count Seth seems to be a soldier loyal to the pharaoh. Yet soon Anqet will find that he's drawn her into a web of treachery and desire, where one false move could end her life. . . and his fiery passion could brand her soul forever. Set against the glorious opulence of the pharaoh's court, this is a breathtaking tale, rich with pageantry and aflame with unforgettable romance.
Heart of the Family
by Margaret DaleyA Christmas ConundrumWomen, Dr. Jacob Hartman knew, were a mystery. Take the first time he met social worker Hannah Smith at the Stone Refuge home for foster children. The woman stared him down as if he'd come at her with castor oil. Why? His past was full of heavy-duty heartache, but he was positive they'd never met. And as a former foster child himself, Jacob was deeply touched by how much she cared about the kids at the home, how loving she was--to everyone but him. Which was where, he figured, the mistletoe came in!
Heart of the Family (Love Inspired #425)
by Margaret DaleyHannah Smith has a reason for disliking Dr. Jacob Hartman, the doctor for Stones Refuge Home For Children, but he can't discover what it could be. After all, he's never met her before. He doesn't know Hannah has memories that link her past to his; though she's attracted to him, she can't force herself to tell him the truth. Two people who have been hurt learn to trust and love again, in spite of themselves.
Heart of the Family: A Baby For The Rancher Wrangling The Cowboy's Heart The Lawman's Surprise Family (Fostered By Love Ser. #2)
by Margaret DaleySavor again this classic tale about creating family where you find it, from top selling author Margaret Daley.Women, Dr. Jacob Hartman knows, are a mystery. Take the first time he meets social worker Hannah Smith at the Stone Refuge home for foster children. The woman stares him down as if he’d come at her with castor oil. Why? His past is full of heavy-duty heartache, but he is positive they’ve never met. As a former foster child himself, Jacob is deeply touched by how much she cares about the kids at the home, how loving she is—to everyone but him. Can he convince Hannah to give him a second chance? Originally published 2007
Heart of the Hawk
by Elizabeth MayneAbducted! Torn from her life of privilege and held in a ravaged Saxon keep, Thea Bellamy soon realized her true nature. And found love in the arms of her captor, Roderick, a man her reason cried out she should hate, but her heart could never deny!Hawk, they called him, for Roderick, Duke of Emory, soared in battle. And though the warrior had fallen to his enemy, he was determined that his people would survive. Even if the price paid be Thea, the woman who had become part of his very soul.
Heart of the Highland Wolf
by Terry SpearIan MacNeill is the laird of his clan and his gray werewolf pack, and he's about to lose his clan's ancestral home. Romance writer and red werewolf Julia Wildthorn has a serious case of writer's block that she hopes to banish at the ancient Argent Castle. Her family history leads to a clue about Ian's and a way to save his home, but can they put aside their differences and admit the sizzling chemistry between them?
Heart of the Holidays
by Pat HenshawEveryone hopes his road to happily ever after will be carefree and smooth, but too often hair-pin turns and detours seem to get in the way.Having thought he was on the road to forever before, former Silicon Valley programmer Dan Lassiter is leery about pedaling down it again. His elderly companion Charlie urges him to get to know Rick Reardon whose bakery is across the street from Dan’s bicycle shop.Under the watchful eye of Charlie, Dan and Rick take tentative steps toward each other, all the while trying to avoid potholes such as exes, homophobes, and family problems.As summer turns to fall and then winter, they hope that the road will be smooth going from their first date and first kiss to having what Rick’s sister euphemistically calls their “sleepovers.” At each step, though, they are tripped up and wonder why there seem to be so many bumps in their road.Maybe Dan and Rick should heed some of Charlie’s sage advice, or maybe they should listen to their hearts instead of the ghosts from their pasts.
Heart of the Hunter
by Vivi AnnaFor Jake Conroy and Gianna Morgan, killing demons came easier than making their relationship work. Even their incredible sex life hadnt been enough to keep them together. But when theyre unexpectedly teamed up to hunt a demon, they discover their passion may not be gone after all. . . .
Heart of the Hunter
by Bj JamesAgent: Jeb TannerMission: To Protect a LadyJeb was used to tough assignments, but this latest would be the biggest challenge of his career. The prey: a ruthless murderer-and his ex-best friend. The bait: pretty Nicole Callison-the killer's sister. Jeb knew Nicole would never turn away her own brother, so he renewed their old ties...and waited.But the once-gawky teenager had grown into a seductive-yet too trusting-woman. And Jeb was powerless to resist the passion that quickly flared between them. But would her love turn to ashes when she discovered the bitter truth-that he could take her brother dead or alive?
Heart of the Hunter (Morgan's Mercenaries: The Hunters #1)
by Lindsay MckennaTHE UNTAMABLE HUNTERCaptain Reid Hunter had survived many of life's battles, but when it came to women, the rugged marine was like a wounded lion. So when his latest assignment had him keeping guard over beautiful Dr. Casey Morrow, he started snarling! Not only did the feisty beauty struggle against his protective embrace, she was determined to see this mission through-alone. Then Reid glimpsed her aching vulnerability and knew she needed him-in ways that went beyond the call of duty. But could this strong, silent soldier open his hard heart to the call of love?MORGAN'S MERCENARIES: THE HUNTERSMorgan's back with four brand-new missions-this time, for the rugged heroes of the Hunter family!
Heart of the Hurricane
by Ginna GrayAll Her Defenses Crumbled. . . . The emotions welling up inside Althea were confusing and alarming. She felt Ward's tender gaze on her, and she fought the overwhelming desire to cry. She couldn't love him. She wouldn't! Rage and joy, fear and longing, warred within her. "Althea? What is it, sweetheart? Tell me what's wrong." Ward took her hands in his and gently drew her to him. "You have no right to do this to me," she managed shakily. "What am I doing to you?" he prompted in a low murmur. "I ... I don't want to feel this way. I don't want to . . ." "Love me?" Ward finished the statement for her.
Heart of the Impaler
by Alexander DelacroixAlexander Delacroix's darkly romantic debut Heart of the Impaler is perfect for fans of Kiersten White's And I Darken.Vlad Dracula has long lived in the shadows cast by his bloodthirsty father, the voivode, and his older brother, Mircea. Despite their cruelty, Vlad has yearned to prove himself worthy of the throne his whole life. In the cold halls of the voivode's palace, Vlad can only rely on his cousin and closest friend, Andrei Musat. When Vlad and Andrei meet Ilona Csáki, the daughter of an influential boyar, they each find themselves inextricably drawn to her. But then Ilona is betrothed to Mircea as part of a political alliance, and Vlad's resentfulness of his brother begins to seethe into something far darker.Ilona has no desire to marry the voivode’s eldest son, but love and marriage are the least of her worries. The royal family’s enemies have already tried to put an arrow through her back—and if anyone discovers her blossoming feelings for Andrei and Vlad, she may just wish they’d succeeded.Beneath the shadow of impending war, the only battle that will be deadlier than the one for Ilona’s life will be the one for her heart.Praise for Heart of the Impaler:"Flowing and fast-paced as court intrigue, spies, family secrets, romance, twists, and turns pull readers into fifteenth-century Romania—and into the heart of Vlad the Impaler. Highly recommended." —Booklist"Delacroix adroitly immerses readers in a delicious blend of romance and 15th-century politics that leans more historical than mythic, while exploring the power of love to change history’s tides." —Publishers Weekly
Heart of the Jaguar (Morgan's Mercenaries #9)
by Lindsay MckennaMajor Mike Houston is a dangerous man to love. But he is the only man that Dr. Ann Parsons can trust when her latest mission takes her deep into enemy territory.
Heart of the Jaguar
by Katie ReusDr. Cindy Shahi is resigned to being mateless, but her inner jaguar has needs that must be sated. An encounter with a deliciously sexy stranger is the perfect chance for a night of no-strings primal passion.Elias was content to be a lone wolf until the moment he laid eyes-and much more-on Cindy. Their intense attraction can mean only one thing: the mating call. And when it becomes clear someone isn't happy about their budding relationship, all of Elias's protective instincts go on high alert. He'll do anything to keep Cindy safe-and convince her that he intends to claim her as his own, no matter what.
The Heart of the Jungle
by Jeremy PackChris James is Fate's favorite plaything. When She took his parents in a car crash, Chris narrowly escaped the grief with his life, and he has the scars on his wrists to prove it. Seven years later, just as his life is finally turning around, Fate smashes his universe once again, taking his partner and two-year-old daughter and leaving behind a bloodbath. After nearly a year of investigation, with no bodies, no motive, and no clues, the police are giving up. Enter Jason Kingsley, a wickedly handsome private investigator with a troubled past and a disconnected puzzle piece he could never find a place for. Jason has his work cut out for him: his search leads down a road that was never meant to be traveled, where a ruthless and hidden enemy lurks and dark secrets await. With passion drawing them together and sinister forces threatening to tear them apart, Chris and Jason race against time to unravel the mystery and get to the shocking truth that lies behind it all: The Heart of the Jungle.
Heart of the Lawman
by Linda CastleThe Law Had Made A MistakeTorn from her child's arms and imprisoned as a murderess, Marydyth Hollenbeck had thought her life was over. Now fate had set her free. But what was freedom, bound to ex-lawman Flynn O'Bannion, the man she had vowed to hate for the rest of her days?Flynn had always ridden alone, until he became guardian to an angelic little girl, and knew his roaming days were over. But how would the child he considered his daughter feel when she discovered that he was the one who had sent her mother to prison for something she didn't do?
Heart of the Lonely Exile (An Emerald Ballad Book #2)
by B. J. HoffNora arrives in America with her son Daniel and the englishman who rescued her and the Fitsgerald children. What will their new life hold. Morgan Fitsgerald back in Ireland has struggles of his own and a young waif who seems to be drawn to him. A sweeping story from Ireland to America....full of hope and love and history.