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El Asaltante de las Tierras Altas (Los Forajidos del Rey #2)
by Amy JareckiCuando Angus Og MacDonald, Lord of Islay acepta proteger a Robert the Bruce de las garras del rey Eduardo, se convierte en un forajido de la corona inglesa. Navegan a Irlanda, buscando el apoyo de sus familiares, pero se ven obligados a huir para salvar sus vidas. Cuando Angus escapa, no es un hombre al que encuentra escondido en su birlinn. Una pequeña brizna de muchacha ataca como una banshee gritando con un hacha de batalla en sus manos. Entonces, la ira de Dios estalla en una violenta tormenta, haciendo añicos el barco. Ahora, Angus lucha por sobrevivir, empeñado en salvarlos a ambos. Anya O’Cahan se despierta medio ahogada en una pequeña capilla en una isla desierta con nada menos que Fairhair, el hombre con el corazón del diablo, el vil hermano de la bestia que mató a su papá. Aterrada fuera de su ingenio, hace todo lo que está en su poder para escapar de las garras del Highlander. Pero los intentos de Anya son frustrados por el astuto y demasiado hermoso señor. Peor aún, Angus la lleva ante el Rey de Escocia, quien la toma como prisionera política y la deja al cuidado de nada menos que el propio Fairhair. ¿Esta unión de dos rivales odiados y plagados de una extraña y no deseada atracción estallará en pasión o en guerra?
Asana
by Patrizia Anselmo Traduzioni ColomboCorrado Nardi es un policía brutal y corrupto. Siempre ha vivido con un sentimiento de culpa producido por la muerte de su madre; así que desahoga toda frustración junto a su colega Raúl, igualmente decepcionado por la vida. Alcohol, sobornos, prostitución. Las calles de un Turín anónimo. Después de casi haber matado a golpes un colega suyo, Corrado es obligado por sus superiores a ir a terapia. Es confiado al cuidado de la Dra. Gilli, quien tratará de eviscerar su antiguo tormento. No es la unica. Mientras tanto, Corrado frecuenta a una mujer con un encanto siniestro, una misteriosa amante que lo mantiene "atado" a ella en un juego sin salida: una especie de sadismo lleno de sensualidad y prácticas orientales. Su existencia parece definitivamente comprometida, aplastada por los fantasmas de un pasado demasiado pesado para soportar y las técnicas persuasivas de su "terapeuta". Hasta que un día el extraño secuestro de una muchacha lo involucra en primera persona.
ASAP (An XOXO Novel)
by Axie OhNew York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story.Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn’t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that’s not actually up to Sori—she’s caught between her exacting mother’s entertainment company and her father’s presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend.Nathaniel is off limits—she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn’t any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can’t forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most. . . .So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, it’s hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parent’s expectations, she will have to decide: Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?
Ascend (Trylle Trilogy: #3)
by Amanda HockingDuty-bound to marry her friend Tove in order to give the Trylle people their strongest king and queen in history, Wendy, a changeling troll princess, is torn between two other suitors, Finn and Loki.
Ascendente Carrero: Ridefinizione delle Regole (Serie Carrero. Volume 2 #2)
by L. T. MarshallSINOSSI Il mondo di Emma Anderson è stato messo sottosopra e non in senso positivo. Jake Carrero, l’unico uomo di cui lei si sia mai fidata in tutta la sua vita, se n’è andato, il suo lavoro perfetto è solo un vago ricordo e il suo futuro è tetro. Perdere la fredda compostezza esteriore perfezionata nel corso degli anni, l’ha fatta cadere in una depressione desolante, ma sta cercando di recuperare un po’ di normalità. Ha il cuore spezzato finché Jake non ritorna nella sua vita, e forse stavolta è possibile che ci sia qualcosa di più tra loro. Tuttavia questo presuppone analizzare tutti gli avvenimenti precedenti, così come il peso che lui si porta addosso nella persona di Marissa Hartley. Personaggi fallibili ma che creano dipendenza ed emozioni che sono un giro sulle montagne russe. Contiene contenuti e un linguaggio adatti a un pubblico maturo.
A Ascensão de Mercúrio (As Aventuras de Hermes #1)
by Rebekah LewisNinfas em perigo, deuses obsessivos, mulheres que literalmente não conseguem admitir quando estão erradas, e sátiros fora do controle. Apenas um dia normal para Hermes. Quando Zeus se recusou a exigir que Apolo soltasse Dafne de seu cativeiro no olimpo, a única escolha que restou para Hermes era libertar a ninfa ele mesmo. Uma tarefa simples para um deus com as suas habilidades, mas arriscar ficar sob a ira de Apolo nunca era bom para nenhum dos envolvidos. No entanto, ninfas aprisionadas não eram o suficiente para distraí-lo de sua antiga paixão que voltou a invadir a sua vida. Já fazia muito tempo desde que viu Hybris, e não podia ser em pior hora. Como a deusa da húbris, ela tinha muitas peculiaridades—como ser incapaz de pedir desculpas. E não importa o quanto ela tente assegurá-lo de que ele pode confiar nela, a lembrança da sua traição persiste. Enquanto eles bolavam um plano para salvar Dafne, Hermes logo suspeita de que não existia ameaça maior do que as tribulações de seu coração.
Ascension (Demon Hunters #1)
by A. S. FenichelThe Demon Hunters, #1 When demons threaten London, Lady Belinda answers the call. Lord Gabriel Thurston returns home from war to find his fiancée is not the sweet young girl he left behind. She's grown into a mysterious woman who guards her dark secrets well. When he sees her sneaking away from a ball, he's convinced it's for a lover's rendezvous. Following her to London's slums, Gabriel watches in horror as his fiancée ruthlessly slay a man. Lady Belinda Carlisle's only concern was her dress for the next ball--until demons nearly killed her and changed everything. A lady by day, and a demon hunter by night, she knows where her duty lies. Ending her betrothal is the best way to protect Gabriel from death by a demon's hand. Gabriel soon realizes, like him, Belinda has been fighting for her country. He joins in the fight, determined to show her that their love can endure, stronger than ever.86,825 Words
The Ascension (Wordwick Games Series #2)
by Kailin GowThis series is appropriate for 16 and up, and has the added bonus of being an SAT study aid. The Wordwick Games is as deadly as it is exhilarating. Continuing after Book 1, Rise of the Fire Tamer, the five gamers find out more about the truth of Anachronia and Henry Word. After finding out the truth about Anachronia; Gem, Sparks, Rio, Kat, and Jack returns to Henry Word's castle. Henry Word, the inventor of The Wordwick Games, is missing, and only he can control the portal that leads to all the worlds. The gamers must find him at all costs, but in doing so, it may change everything they know about themselves and their own world. When they learn a war is brewing within the worlds of The Wordwick Games, which will spill out into their own world, and the gamers are pitted against each other in a real fight to the death, dreams become reality... In this exciting second book of The Wordwick Games Series, the stakes to The Games are higher, and the prize is life. From the award-winning ALA YALSA author Kailin Gow of the Bitter Frost Series, now being produced as a multi-player, multi-platform game.
The Ascension (Black Werewolves #4)
by Gaja J. KosThe pack knows Ljubljana's sun-kissed streets will taste the touch of death. Whether they will walk upon them victorious or mar them with their own blood is a guess nobody dares to make. Caged in the promise of war and with enemy forces pressing in from all sides, they struggle to keep ahead of the Upirs' twisted game. But when the opposition changes the rules, the pack must face a harsh truth. The only way they can hope to fight chaos is with chaos of their own. But will their actions be any kinder to the world from what the Upirs hope to unleash? Or will they bury humanity in the rubble of battle all the same?
Ascension de la Lune Sanguine: Ascension de la Lune Sanguine
by John Henry "Doc" HollidayRise of the Sanguine Moon est l’histoire de deux amis qui transforment un rêve en réalité, rencontrant des obstacles, un amour fou et des traditions indiennes en cours de route. Mais là encore, n’avons-nous pas tous des rêves que nous cherchons à réaliser ? Montez à bord, attachez votre ceinture de sécurité et préparez-vous à une balade très mouvementée....... Médecin
Ascension of Larks
by Rachel LindenWhen globetrotting photographer Magdalena Henry loses the only man she’s ever loved, she risks her stellar career to care for his widow and young children on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Free-spirited and fiercely independent, Maggie adores her life of travel and adventure. But she has a secret. She can’t let go of her first and only love, renowned architect Marco Firelli, now married to her best friend Lena.When Marco drowns in a kayaking accident, Maggie rushes to the Firelli family’s summer home on San Juan Island. Once there she discovers that Marco was hiding something that could destroy his family. As fragile, perfectionistic Lena slowly falls apart, Maggie tries to provide stability for Marco and Lena’s three young children.When Maggie is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete in the world’s most prestigious photography competition, she thinks she’s found the answer to their problems. Then Lena makes a choice with unexpected and devastating consequences, forcing Maggie to grapple with an agonizing decision. Does she sacrifice the golden opportunity of her career or abandon the Firellis just when they need her the most?Gradually the island begins to work its magic. A century-old ritual to beckon loved ones home offers hope in the midst of sorrow. And a guilt-ridden yet compelling stranger hiding on the island may offer Maggie a second chance at love, but only if she can relinquish the past and move forward to find joy in unexpected places.
Ascension of Larks
by Rachel LindenWhen globetrotting photographer Magdelina Henry loses THE ONLY MAN SHE'S EVER LOVED, SHE RISKS HER STELLAR CAREER TO CARE FOR HIS WIDOW AND YOUNG CHILDREN ON A REMOTE ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Free-spirited and fiercely independent, Maggie adores her life of travel and adventure. But she has a secret. She can't let go of her first and only love, renowned architect Marco Firelli, now married to her best friend Lena. When Marco drowns in a kayaking accident, Maggie rushes to the Firelli family's summer home on San Juan Island. Once there she discovers that Marco was hiding something that could destroy his family. As fragile, perfectionistic Lena slowly falls apart, Maggie tries to provide stability for Marco and Lena's three young children. When Maggie is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete in the world's most prestigious photography competition, she thinks she's found the answer to their problems. Then Lena makes a choice with unexpected and devastating consequences, forcing Maggie to grapple with an agonizing decision. Does she sacrifice the golden opportunity of her career or abandon the Firellis just when they need her the most? Gradually the island begins to work its magic. A century-old ritual to beckon loved ones home offers hope in the midst of sorrow. And a guilt-ridden yet compelling stranger hiding on the island may offer Maggie a second chance at love, but only if she can relinquish the past and move forward to find joy in unexpected places. Rachel Linden is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures living and traveling in fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her stories. She holds an MA in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College, a BA in Literature from Huntington University, and studied creative writing at Oxford University during college. Currently, Rachel splits her time between Seattle, Washington and Budapest, Hungary where she lives with her husband and two children. Rachel enjoys creating stories about hope and courage.
Ascenso de la Luna Sanguinea
by John Henry "Doc" HollidayRise of the Sanguine Moon es la historia de dos amigos que convierten un sueño en realidad, encontrando obstáculos, amor loco y tradiciones indias en el camino. Pero, de nuevo, ¿no todos tenemos sueños que buscamos hacer realidad? Sube a bordo, abrocha tu cinturón de seguridad y prepárate para un viaje muy turbulento ……. Doc
Asedio al corazón (romance de guerra del sur #2)
by Lexy TimmsKnox Township, 1863 Asedio del corazón, Libro 2 en la Serie romance del sur, por el autor más vendido Lexy Timms Jasper Perry tiene un hogar, una familia: todo lo que él creía que estaba perdido para siempre después de que estallara la guerra. Con el amor de Clara, Jasper cree que tiene todo lo que siempre ha querido. Mientras espera el matrimonio con Clara, se encuentra superado por la nostalgia. Cuando una milicia confederada lo secuestra, decidida a castigarlo por su deserción, Jasper tiene una opción: renunciar a la lealtad que una vez tuvo con la Confederación y luchar para volver con Clara; o dejar su nuevo hogar atrás, y regresar a todo lo que es familiar. Para complicar más las cosas, la milicia ha confundido a Cecelia con la esposa de Jasper y la ha secuestrado también. Reunido con su familia, Solomon Dalton intenta volver a su antigua vida como si nada hubiera sucedido. Pero cuando Jasper y Cecelia son secuestrados, Solomon debe regresar al territorio Confederado para salvar a los que ama. Sin embargo, no está solo, un hombre extraño lo está siguiendo, y Solomon ha escuchado en voz baja susurros de que los espías de la Unión están buscando a aquellos que han traicionado la causa ... Serie Romance del sur: Pequeño amor Asedio del corazón Libertad por siempre La fortuna del soldado
Una asesina rendida (Atracción peligrosa #Volumen 4)
by Alina CovalschiEl destino volverá a unir los caminos de Victoria y Andrew en esta novela que pone fin a esta serie llena de misterios, mentiras, engaños y juegos entre policías y asesinos. Tras obligarla a casarse con él y entregarla a la policía, Victoria no quiere saber nada de Andrew. Pero el destino les tiene guardada una mala jugada y termina juntándolos de nuevo cuando es acusada de un doble asesinato y el único que puede ayudarla es su marido. Se ven obligados a trabajar codo con codo para sobrevivir. Reviven el amor perdido y juntos, como el matrimonio que son, luchan por poner fin a una guerra interminable entre policías y asesinos. Victoria va a tener que elegir: Confiar de nuevo y luchar por el amor o desaparecer para siempre y empezar de cero donde nadie la conozca.
Asesinar a casi todos los gais (Murder Most Gay Series #1)
by John Simpson Javier Amorós GarcíaVolumen 1 de la serie "Asesinar a casi todos los gais"Un asesino en serie está atacando a la comunidad gay en sus bares y parques favoritos. Asignan al caso al novato Patrick Saint James, que se siente muy cercano a las víctimas. Es gay y está en el armario en el trabajo, y el hecho de que le asignen el caso es toda una ironía del destino. Pat y su compañero, el también novato Hank, comienzan la investigación e intentan buscar una pista que les lleve al asesino. A la vez que el caso se va complicando, Pat está a la busca de su príncipe azul, luchando contra sus sentimientos y tres pretendientes, a cual mejor dadas las circunstancias. Bill, un ligue de una noche tremendamente dulce y guapo. Dean, un viejo amigo que se queda soltero y para liar más las cosas, Hank, su compañero, que resulta ser también gay y muestra interés en él. Mientras, el asesino sigue con su orgía de violencia, estrangulando y violando a pobres chicos, y Pat tiene que centrar toda su atención en el caso e intentar que su vida amorosa sobreviva al tremendo estrés al que se ve avocado cada día. Pero cuando sus esperanzas y sueños se ven en conflicto con la investigación, es posible que se vea inmerso en un gran lío.
Un asesino conquistado (Atracción peligrosa #Volumen 2)
by Alina CovalschiMisterio, amor e intriga se combinan en esta tercera y trepidante entrega de la serie «Atracción peligrosa» de Alina Covalschi. El pasado no se borra, no se olvida y por más que intentes huir, siempre te alcanza. Una sensación de enfado se fundía con el dolor causado por la muerte de su padre, y Chase intentó esconderla, olvidar aquel fatídico golpe que había recibido hacía dos años. Se volvió un solitario; un desconocido entre viejos amigos. El desconsuelo lo obligó a matar con frialdad y abandonó su propia identidad para sobrevivir. Sin embargo, su mundo se sacudió cuando el pasado tocó a su puerta y le pidió ayuda. Un pasado con un nombre confuso y un cuerpo irresistible. Aprenderá a perdonar y a superar el dolor. Pero ¿le dará una oportunidad al amor?
Un asesino enamorado (Atracción peligrosa #Volumen 1)
by Alina CovalschiPrimera entrega de «Atracción peligrosa», una nueva y romántica serie de Alina Covalschi. Preciosa historia en la que una mujer triste y negativa encontrará a alguien que llenará de luz su vida y le ayudará a superar su tristeza. En ocasiones creemos que la tristeza es nuestra peor compañera de viaje. Pero si algo he descubierto, es que eso no siempre es verdad. Gracias a ella aprendí a superar obstáculos con una sonrisa en los labios, aprendí a que los pensamientos positivos siempre deben desafiar a los negativos y, aunque me hizo callar muchas injusticias, aprendí a gritar lo que había dentro de mi corazón. Y me atrevería a decir que fue la tristeza quién me empujó a conocerlo y a no escapar la primera vez que lo vi. Él reflejaba peligro en todos los aspectos, pero me causó emociones indescriptibles; aceleró mi ritmo cardíaco, me debilitó y me asustó hasta que abandoné mi triste vida para entrar de lleno en la suya. Yo desafíe mi destino, pero él también lo hizo.
Un asesino seducido (Atracción peligrosa #Volumen 2)
by Alina CovalschiSegunda entrega de la trepidante serie de Alina Covalschi, «Atracción peligrosa». Para un guerrero no existe un amor imposible. Lo difícil lo atrae y lo imposible lo enamora. Karim es un asesino a sueldo. Guerrero frío e implacable, para él no hay imposibles. Pero el último encargo, aunque parece el crimen perfecto, lo hará darse cuenta de que no es tan sencillo de llevar a cabo como cree. El halo de misterio en el que está envuelta la preciosa mujer que es la víctima de su nuevo trabajo lo atraerá desde lo más profundo de su ser. El hombre más despiadado del mundo, ¿podrá ser domado por la belleza de una mujer?
Asesor Senior del Jefe: Libro 9 Dirigiendo a los Jefes – Serie
by Lexy TimmsEs difícil saber quién te respalda incondicionalmente y quién está detrás de ti para clavarte el cuchillo por la espalda. La vida de los hermanos Reid no tiene nada de ordinaria. El multimillonario Alex Reid está haciendo malabares con su empresa, intentando detener a aquellos que intentan apoderarse de ella y al mismo tiempo siendo esposo, padre y hermano. Cuando hay mucho dinero en juego, se usan métodos rudos y despiadados. El campo de golf y club de campo de Mark Reid se estaba convirtiendo rápidamente en uno de los mejores del país. En realidad, más rápido de lo esperado. Apenas podía mantener el ritmo y las oportunidades que se le presentaban. Al igual que su hermano, cuando el trabajo comenzara a consumirlo, ¿perdería la dedicación a la chica que estaba a su lado? Cuando eres el centro de atención, siempre hay quienes quieren destruirte. Lo más triste de la traición es que nunca proviene de tus enemigos, solo de aquellos que nunca sospechaste que eran enemigos.
Asghar and Zahra: A John Murray Original
by Sameer RahimLONGLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZEChildhood friends Asghar and Zahra were born into the same British Muslim community in west London. But they grow up into very different people. Asghar is a shy boy nervous of stepping outside his family's comfort zone, while Zahra is an ambitious woman who has just finished her degree at Cambridge.The novel opens on their wedding day as friends and family wonder what could possibly have brought this odd couple together. After a comically disastrous honeymoon, painful secrets from the past throw the relationship further off-balance. And then there's the sinister preacher taking a keen interest in them . . . A funny, sympathetic and very human novel about the first year of a marriage, and the difficulties of reconciling the sometimes conflicting demands of family, religion and society, Asghar and Zahra is the debut of a striking new talent.
Asghar and Zahra: A John Murray Original
by Sameer RahimLONGLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZEChildhood friends Asghar and Zahra were born into the same British Muslim community in west London. But they grow up into very different people. Asghar is a shy boy nervous of stepping outside his family's comfort zone, while Zahra is an ambitious woman who has just finished her degree at Cambridge.The novel opens on their wedding day as friends and family wonder what could possibly have brought this odd couple together. After a comically disastrous honeymoon, painful secrets from the past throw the relationship further off-balance. And then there's the sinister preacher taking a keen interest in them . . . A funny, sympathetic and very human novel about the first year of a marriage, and the difficulties of reconciling the sometimes conflicting demands of family, religion and society, Asghar and Zahra is the debut of a striking new talent.
Ash
by Darci Manley Shani PetroffDestiny is pre-determined. It is strictly monitored. It is unchangeable.Or is it?Madden's life is a whirlwind of privilege and perks. Born into the elite Purple ring, she is fated to be a Minister of the Seven. Although her position comes with the burden of great responsibility, she's nothing if not confident in her future. After all, Destiny Specialists have determined how she will fulfill her life's purpose, and they are never wrong.Her classmate Dax, an Ash, is clinging to the opposite end of the spectrum. While everyone around her knows what destiny awaits them, Dax's fate is...missing. Isolated and ignored, she refuses to let her lack of status define her.After a stunning twist of fate, Dax and Madden's paths intertwine in ways neither could have possibly imagined. The two are forced to question their own past, present and future as they realize who they are is not necessarily who they were meant to be.ASH, the first book in the Destined series, is an unforgettable journey into an alternate future which will leave readers wondering just how much we can control our own fate.Destiny is calling. Will you fight for yours?
Ash and Echoes (Blessed Epoch #1)
by Augusta Li August Li2nd EditionBook One of the Blessed EpochFor the past few years Yarroway L'Estrella has lived in exile, gathering arcane power. But that power came at a price, and he carries the scars to prove it. Now he must do his duty: his uncle, the king, needs him to escort Prince Garith to his wedding, a union that will create an alliance between the two strongest countries in the known world. But Yarrow isn't the prince's only guard. A whole company of knights is assigned to the mission, and Yarrow's not sure he trusts their leader. Knight Duncan Purefroy isn't sure he trusts Yarrow either, but after a bizarre occurrence during their travels, they have no choice but to work together--especially since the incident also reveals a disturbing secret, one that might threaten the entire kingdom. The precarious alliance is strained further when a third member joins the cause for reasons of his own--reasons that may not be in the best interests of the prince or the kingdom. With enemies at every turn, no one left to trust, and the dark power within Yarrow pulling dangerously away from his control, the fragile bond the three of them have built may be all that stands between them and destruction.First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, June 2012.
Ash Believes the Impossible
by Kim FieldingAsher Kaufman could use a miracle. But first he&’ll have to believe they exist.Ash is single, strapped for cash, and burned out from his work at a nonprofit. Everyone else&’s holiday spirit leaves him feeling like he&’s in the wrong movie.Then strange, thoughtful gifts begin appearing outside his door: a rustic basket filled with pinecones and acorns, and a beautiful handmade scarf in Hannukah colors. But the most wonderful gift of all comes when he meets Clay, his secret admirer, a beautiful young man who happens to be a fairy who lives in the wooded wonderland behind the duplex where Ash lives.Clay brings warmth and magic into Ash&’s dreary life–but when the realities of the human world threaten the bridge to fairyland, it will take all Ash&’s faith to bring about a happy-ever-after that will work for everyone.