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Masked Possession (The Masked Arcana Series #1)
by Alana Delacroix<p>A MAN WHO CAN WEAR ANY FACE Caro Yeats doesn’t run from much. <p>As a former investigative reporter now working PR for Toronto’s supernaturals, what she hasn’t seen mostly isn’t worth seeing. <p>But the assignment to “rebrand” Eric Kelton’s out-of-control alter egos has her on edge from the start. Kelton is the heirarch of the Masquerada, beings able to change their face—their entire persona—on a whim. <p>Eric’s charisma muddles her instincts. How can she trust a man who can become anybody? A WOMAN WITHOUT A PASTEric has never met anyone like Caro, with her lightning wit and uncanny insight. <p>But desirable as she is, he’d be a fool to let her near. Struggling to hide the sudden loss of his powers, Eric can’t risk becoming entangled with a woman who scorns her supernatural side and claims not to play politics. <p>The enemies on her trail are strong, clever, and vicious. And when they force Eric and Caro together, the fallout could shatter far more than two hearts . . .
Masked by Moonlight
by GideonIN THIS STUNNING FIRST BOOK FROM NANCY GIDEON'S SIZZLING NEW SERIES, A TENACIOUS COP AND HER SHAPE-SHIFTING ENEMY SACRIFICE EVERYTHING FOR FORBIDDEN DESIRE. ALL SHE WANTS IS REVENGE. New Orleans homicide detective Charlotte Caissie is dedicated to bringing down the crime boss responsible for her father's murder. Using Jimmy Legere's mysterious and irresistible right-hand man is a dangerous gamble, and not only due to his reputation as more monster than man. Because her feelings for Max Savoie are . . . complicated. THEN HE RISKS HIS LIFE TO SAVE HERS. Rescued from the swamps as a child, Max exists silently in Legere's shadow, heeding only his voice--until Charlotte Caissie awakens his emotions and tests his loyalties. Stepping outside his cautious rules threatens more than just his heart. He could expose his darkest secret. NOW THEY'RE BOTH IN OVER THEIR HEADS. Testing boundaries they weren't meant to cross means facing the truth about who and what they are--and what they need from each other. If Max is the murderer she seeks, Charlotte could be his next victim. She can't afford to trust any man. Good thing Max isn't one.
Maskerade: A Discworld Novel (Witches #5)
by Terry Pratchett"A master storyteller." — A. S. ByattThe nineteenth installment in Sir Terry Pratchett's beloved Discworld series — which has sold more than 23 million copies worldwide.There’s a kind of magic in masks. Masks conceal one face, but they reveal another. The one that only comes out in darkness . . .The Ghost in the bone-white mask who haunts the Ankh-Morpork Opera House was always considered a benign presence—some would even say lucky—until he started killing people. The sudden rash of bizarre backstage deaths now threatens to mar the operatic debut of country girl Perdita X. (nee Agnes) Nitt, she of the ample body and ampler voice.Perdita's expected to hide in the chorus and sing arias out loud while a more petitely presentable soprano mouths the notes. But at least it's an escape from scheming Nanny Ogg and old Granny Weatherwax back home, who want her to join their witchy ranks. Once Granny sets her mind on something, however, it's difficult—and often hazardous—to dissuade her. And no opera-prowling phantom fiend is going to keep a pair of determined hags down on the farm after they've seen Ankh-Morpork.The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Maskerade is the fifth book in the Witches series.
Masks
by Tatiana RuizTwo lives, two paths, interconnected by a stronger power then you can imagine. Could these hearts, hidden behind norms and uncertainty, have the strength they need to reveal themselves in a society that condemns the "different"? Or will they keep their faces hidden in an eternal ball of mistakes. Meet Amélia, Patricia, Lucélia and Halaesia and find out that not everything is what it seems to be. We all wears masks... What is yours?
Masks: Evolution (Masks Ser. #2)
by Hayden ThorneWhile his friends continue to develop their newfound powers, Eric begins to feel the effects of being the odd man out. Around him, things go from bad to worse for Vintage City as the Shadow Puppet, a new supervillain, steps into the Devil’s Trill’s shoes and wreaks havoc with his army of killer mannequins.Magnifiman, Calais, and Spirit Wire have their hands full, with the Puppet proving to be much more slippery than the Trill and leaving the good guys scrambling for clues. Work-related stress creeps into Eric’s relationship with Peter, which reaches the breaking point when Peter takes a new superhero under his wing: a fire-wielding teenage girl, whose awesome powers could make her a better match for Peter.To make matters worse, there are the strange headaches, sleepwalking, and nightmares that haunt Eric, as well as the Devil’s Trill’s call for him to take his place as a supervillain sidekick. There’s also Brenda Whitaker, her mysterious past, and her sudden desire to help Eric as he struggles to figure himself out and make the right choice before his parents ask him again about his awful Geometry and Chemistry grades.
Masks: Ordinary Champions (Masks Ser. #3)
by Hayden ThorneBook 3 of theMasksseries follows Eric’s adventures as a newly-transformed supervillain sidekick. Taking advantage of Eric’s relationship with Peter, the Devil’s Trill uses him for a shield against the superheroes. In the meantime, new villains and a new, covert vigilante-like group appear, with a young hero with chameleon powers attempting to infiltrate the Trill’s hideout and help Eric.Eric struggles with his conscience and schemes to turn the tables on the Trill, but his powers deteriorate. He grows more and more unstable and unsafe while the Trill’s henchmen appear to grow stronger and stronger, as though they were also subjected to the same manipulation that’s been used on Eric. As the Trill fights both the heroes and tries to assert his dominance over the new villains, Eric realizes that he doesn’t have much time left to set things right on his own, even if it costs him his life.
Masks: Rise of Heroes (Yolks on You #1)
by Hayden ThorneStrange things are happening in Vintage City, and sixteen-year-old Eric seems to be right in the middle of them. There’s a new villain in town, one with super powers, and he’s wreaking havoc everywhere and on Eric’s life. The new superhero who springs up to defend Vintage City is almost as bad, making Eric all hot and bothered, enough so that he almost misses the love that’s right under his nose.Peter is Eric’s best friend, and even if he does seem to be hiding something most of the time, he finds a way to show Eric how he feels in between attacks on trains, banks, and malls. The two boys decide to start dating, much to the chagrin of their other best buddy, Althea, who has a terrible crush on Peter and a secret or two of her own to keep.As the fight between the Devil’s Trill and Magnifiman picks up, Eric’s relationship with Peter almost ends before it begins when Eric finds out about Peter’s special talents, which might just rank Peter as a superhero in his own right. When the Trill takes an interest in Eric, Peter and Althea, along with Magnifiman and Eric’s normal, middle-class family, all have to work together to keep Eric and their city safe.
Mason
by Delores FossenIt wasn't the first time danger had come to his ranch, but for Deputy Mason Ryland it was the final straw. Someone had been targeting his family for too long and the brooding lawman now had a new person to protect: horse trainer Abbie Baker.His newest employee's arrival suspiciously coincided with the latest attack, and it wasn't long before he uncovered a decades-old secret between Abbie and the Ryland clan. But as much as that connection rankled, Mason couldn't ignore the fact that someone wanted beautiful Abbie dead. As an upholder of the law, he'd keep her safely tucked by his side through the investigation. As a man, he'd offer his personal protection through the endless summer nights....
Mason
by Delores FossenIt wasn't the first time danger had come to his ranch, but for Deputy Mason Ryland it was the final straw. Someone had been targeting his family for too long and the brooding lawman now had a new person to protect: horse trainer Abbie Baker.His newest employee's arrival suspiciously coincided with the latest attack, and it wasn't long before he uncovered a decades-old secret between Abbie and the Ryland clan. But as much as that connection rankled, Mason couldn't ignore the fact that someone wanted beautiful Abbie dead. As an upholder of the law, he'd keep her safely tucked by his side through the investigation. As a man, he'd offer his personal protection through the endless summer nights....
Mason (SEALs of Honor #1)
by Dale MayerKILL OR BE KILLED Part of an elite SEAL team, Mason takes on the dangerous jobs no one else wants to do – or can do. When he’s on a mission, he’s focused and dedicated. When he’s not, he plays as hard as he fights. Until he meets a woman he can’t have but can’t forget. Software developer, Tesla lost her brother in combat and has no intention of getting close to someone else in the military. Determined to save other US soldiers from a similar fate, she’s created a program that could save lives. But other countries know about the program, and they won’t stop until they get it – and get her. Time is running out... For her... For him... For them...
Mason Michael: The Heaven Projection
by Dawn Dyson“For one hundred thousand souls be saved, save me.” In the final hours of Earth’s existence, eighteen-year-old Alexa Dyson holds the hope of humanity--the key to salvation of lost souls in a world where proclaiming Christ is a death sentence. Frightened and alone, Alexa finds herself warming up to an unlikely protector who vows to care for her and her unborn child. But when faced with a series of incredible events, Alexa realizes there may be more to her handsome young savior than meets the eye. With judgment day approaching and countless lives hanging in the balance, will Alexa accept her divine assignment before it is too late? And when the time comes, will she be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice? This thrilling conclusion to the Beautiful Justice series illustrates the power of intercessory prayer to redeem generational sins, and sheds light on justice and retribution, mercy and divine preservation. Mason Michael will break your narrow perception of heaven and inspire you to trust God’s sovereign will above all else.
Mason's Marriage
by Tina LeonardThe Ride Of His Life...Four Years Late Mimi Cannady had no regrets. Spending that night with the cowboy had been the right thing to do--their beautiful daughter was living proof. And since the word commitment used to make Mason Jefferson buck like a bronc, marrying another man the very next day was a good idea, too. But now it's time for the truth. ... When the sheriff from Malfunction Junction finds out he's a father, he's delighted. Naturally, Mason assumes claiming his daughter means claiming her mother, and he'll finally get the only woman he's ever wanted. However, Mason soon discovers he's got it wrong. No cowgirl worth her salt would allow a man to simply waltz right in and take over. He'll just have to hang on to his hat-- until Mason woos Mimi the way he should have all along. ...
Masque of Betrayal
by Andrea KaneScandal. Intrigue. Treachery. Betrayal. In a country divided, are Jacqueline and Dane ready to risk everything for love?Defying convention in turn-of-the-nineteenth-century Philadelphia, Jacqueline Holt speaks her mind and passionately crusades for a woman's right to be independent and beholden to no man. And Dane Westbrooke threatens everything she stands for. The English aristocrat awakens desire with his first explosive kiss. Now Jacqui's work could be undone by this sensual, seductive stranger who is her political enemy. A nobleman who gave up his titles to swear allegiance to America, Dane possesses a powerful sixth sense--and his instinct tells him that Jacqui isn't the traitor she seems. And so Dane falls prey to the ravishing beauty who tempts him beyond all measure. But Dane and Jacqui are living in treacherous times. With war on the horizon, a dangerous deception could cost them their lives . . . and the love that has liberated their hearts.
Masque of Enchantment
by Charlene CrossAccused of murder, actress Alissa Ashford fled London for Scotland in the drab garb of a prim governess. Her employer, Jared Braxton, was supremely masculine and imperiously attractive, with a manner that sorely tested proud Alissa's assumed meekness. Yet despite their clashes of will, they were one in their devotion to Jared's little, girl whose soul was wounded by her mother's shocking death ... For the mahogany-maned beauty was not the only one with a secret within Hawkstone's magnificent walls. Jared, too, kept his brooding counsel. Driven by the passion that burned between them, he seized on an unforeseen discovery and forced Alissa to become his wife. Still they denied the tenderness that charged their desire ... until they were enmeshed in a deadly intrigue that threatened all they treasured!
Masque of Honor: A Historical Novel of the American South
by Sharon Virts&“Set in 1816 and based on the true story of the rivalry between two Virginia gentlemen . . . an epic tale of romance, politics, ambition and power.&” —Susan Koch, Emmy and Peabody Award–winning filmmaker In this tale set in early nineteenth-century America, two sons of the Virginia aristocracy risk it all to defend their dreams and determine their own destinies. Gen. Armistead Mason and John &“Jack&” Mason McCarty are brothers-in-law, second cousins, and descendants of Founding Father George Mason IV. Armistead—by nature a politician—demands respect and strives for perfection. Jack—by inclination a rover—looks to forge his own path. When Armistead is challenged by corruption in the political machine and is denied a seat in the US Congress, the two become embroiled in a bitter dispute that sets in motion an irrevocable chain of events—leading them to the dueling grounds and an outcome that changes everything. Based on historical events of the 1819 Mason-McCarty duel, Masque of Honor is a story of courage, conviction, and the cost of sacrificing one life to forge another. &“Carries us back to life as it was two hundred years ago in the new State of Virginia . . . fascinating fiction based on facts.&” —Pamela Binnings Ewen, author of The Queen of Paris
Masquerade
by Anne MatherSamantha was twenty one before she learned that her mother was not, as she had always been told, dead, but very much alive and a famous and glamorous actress. So she was whisked off to London and a new and very different life, with a hard, selfish mother who was not going to admit in public that her daughter was day older than sixteen. How was this going to affect Samantha's relationship with the disturbing Patrick Mallory?
Masquerade
by Clarissa RossAs Crimson Romance celebrates its first anniversary, we honor those pioneers who helped shape the direction of romance novels for all of us. Suspense, mystery, paranormal activity and love - always love - have been the cornerstone of the genre since the early 1970s. Now we have updated the covers to these classics - but not the words - and reissued these timeless reads to let you relive the thrill of discovering a world of romance all over again.Dashing Lord Andrew Blair swept his bewildered bride deep into his life of decadence on the infamous night they were wed. As the first shock waves of Revolution echoed through France, the disillusioned Lady Enid fled - alone - to Versailles and the arms of her dearest friend.Lady Enid soon found sweet revenge in the arms of Count Armand Beaufaire. But the revolution claimed Armand, even while Enid embraced the tawdry refuge of London's stage.Soon she would be recruited from her home in England and returned to France: this time as a Royalist spy sent to seek and destroy the Revolution's most dangerous agent, determined to rescue the only man she ever loved . . . and destined to fight her final battle with the husband who vowed never to let her go!Sensuality Level: Sensual
Masquerade
by Clarissa RossAs Crimson Romance celebrates its first anniversary, we honor those pioneers who helped shape the direction of romance novels for all of us. Suspense, mystery, paranormal activity and love - always love - have been the cornerstone of the genre since the early 1970s. Now we have updated the covers to these classics - but not the words - and reissued these timeless reads to let you relive the thrill of discovering a world of romance all over again.Dashing Lord Andrew Blair swept his bewildered bride deep into his life of decadence on the infamous night they were wed. As the first shock waves of Revolution echoed through France, the disillusioned Lady Enid fled - alone - to Versailles and the arms of her dearest friend.Lady Enid soon found sweet revenge in the arms of Count Armand Beaufaire. But the revolution claimed Armand, even while Enid embraced the tawdry refuge of London’s stage.Soon she would be recruited from her home in England and returned to France: this time as a Royalist spy sent to seek and destroy the Revolution’s most dangerous agent, determined to rescue the only man she ever loved . . . and destined to fight her final battle with the husband who vowed never to let her go!Sensuality Level: Sensual
Masquerade
by Clarissa RossAs Crimson Romance celebrates its first anniversary, we honor those pioneers who helped shape the direction of romance novels for all of us. Suspense, mystery, paranormal activity and love - always love - have been the cornerstone of the genre since the early 1970s. Now we have updated the covers to these classics - but not the words - and reissued these timeless reads to let you relive the thrill of discovering a world of romance all over again.Dashing Lord Andrew Blair swept his bewildered bride deep into his life of decadence on the infamous night they were wed. As the first shock waves of Revolution echoed through France, the disillusioned Lady Enid fled - alone - to Versailles and the arms of her dearest friend.Lady Enid soon found sweet revenge in the arms of Count Armand Beaufaire. But the revolution claimed Armand, even while Enid embraced the tawdry refuge of London’s stage.Soon she would be recruited from her home in England and returned to France: this time as a Royalist spy sent to seek and destroy the Revolution’s most dangerous agent, determined to rescue the only man she ever loved . . . and destined to fight her final battle with the husband who vowed never to let her go!Sensuality Level: Sensual
Masquerade
by Nicole FlocktonAfter being humiliated by her fiancee, Sophie Franklyn has decided that getting involved with work colleagues and men in general isn't for her. Now her focus is going to be on her career and her recent promotion. That is until at a New Year's Eve masquerade ball, she meets a man who tempts her to question her choices. Alex Scavoni is extremely dedicated to his job--so dedicated that his first marriage crumbled under the pressure of his dedication. Now he's happily single, with a new job he's excited to start. When he meets a masked Sophie at the ball, she fires desires in him he thought long dead. He spends a wonderful night with her, but wakes up alone. The next time the two meet, it's in the high-pressure world of emergency room medicine, where they must work side by side. While they deal with the stresses of the emergency ward, they endeavor to keep their feelings for each other on a professional level. When the desire that pushed them together that one night flares to life again, can they ignore them, or will their one night together have consequences neither of them planned on? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Masquerade (Blue Bloods #2)
by Melissa de la CruzSchuyler Van Alen wants an explanation for the mysterious deaths of young vampires. With her best friend, Oliver, Schuyler travels to Italy in the hope of finding the one man who can help--her grandfather. Meanwhile, back in New York, preparations are feverishly underway for the Four Hundred Ball, an exclusive gala hosted by the city's wealthy, powerful, and unhuman--a true Blue Blood affair. But it's at the after-party, a masquerade ball thrown by the cunning Mimi Force, that the real danger lurks. Hidden behind the masks is a revelation that will forever change the course of a young vampire's destiny.
Masquerade (Paperback Program Ser.)
by Janet DaileyA New Orleans heiress awakens with memories she&’s afraid to trust in this New York Times bestseller by a master of romantic suspense. One minute, beautiful Louisiana shipping heiress Remy Jardin was being swept away by the uninhibited party madness of Carnival in France&’s Côte d&’Azur. The next, she wakes up in Nice, suffering from amnesia after a brutal attack, her identity and memories lost in a dizzying eddy of confusion. Found by her family and rushed back to her home in New Orleans, Remy feels neither relief nor calm—only dread. For Remy is surrounded by strangers. Her father claims to have Remy&’s best interests at heart, yet he seems too anxious to have her committed. Her conniving brother is filled with cryptic warnings. And what is she to make of slippery and handsome Cole Buchanan, CEO of the family&’s Louisiana shipping line? He claims they were once passionately involved, but his secrets suggest something devious. Now, as Cole claws at her heart anew, Remy wonders if he&’s just another soul she dare not trust, or the only man whose declarations of love can save her.
Masquerade (Swept Away)
by J. S. CooperWe first met Bianca and Jakob in Illusion, stranded on a desert island and thrown into one another's arms. But each of them has dark secrets yet to be uncovered... In this new e-novella tied to the Swept Away series, New York Times bestselling author J.S. Cooper reveals even more surprises about the dangerous Bradley family...Jakob knows Bianca's appearance at the Bradley, Inc. stockholders meeting was no accident. He knows her family ruined his mother's life. And he knows that he can't keep his hands off her. But it's what he doesn't know that might put both of them in deadly danger.
Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey
by Abigail WilsonIn this new Regency romance, a young unwed mother must protect her heart from the charms of her convenient new husband, Lord Torrington. She is not, however, prepared to protect her life.When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity and her reputation, as well as his dangerous mission.Trapped not only by her duty to her country but also by her limited options as an unwed mother, Miss Elizabeth Cantrell and her infant son are whisked away to Middlecrest Abbey by none other than the elder brother of her son&’s absent father. There she is met by Torrington&’s beautiful grown daughters, a vicious murder, and an urgent hunt for the missing intelligence that could turn the war with France. Meanwhile she must convince everyone that her marriage is a genuine love match if her new husband has any hope of uncovering the enemy.Determined to keep her son&’s true identity a secret, Elizabeth will need to remain one step ahead of her fragile heart, her uncertain future, and the relentless fiend bent on her new family&’s ruin.Early Praise for Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey:&“Murder is far from no one&’s thoughts in this delicious new romantic mystery from Abigail Wilson. With scandal dodging every turn of the page, mystery hiding behind the visage of each character, and a romance brewing with an English rake of the worse—and best—sorts, readers will find nothing lacking! I was entranced, mesmerized, addlepated, and not a little bit bewildered as I wandered the halls of Middlecrest Abbey.&” —Jaime Jo Wright, author of the Christy Award–winning novel, The House on Foster Hill&“From the very first page, I was enraptured! Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey has intrigue, mystery, and suspense beautifully enhanced by the vulnerability revealed through memorable characters making this story impossible to put down. A must-read recommendation, this story is exactly what makes me love reading!&” —Natalie Walters, author of the Harbored Secrets series&“Suspicion shades the affluent grounds of Middlecrest Abbey in this riveting novel by Abigail Wilson. The artful balance of mystery and romance cleverly blends with the Gothic tones of Regency England. With exquisite prose and a layered plot, Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey is a compelling story not to be missed.&” —Rachel Scott McDaniel, award-winning author of Above the FoldFull-length Regency romance mystery (c. 90,000 words)Perfect for fans of Sarah Ladd, Deanna Raybourn, Julie Klassen, Tasha Alexander, and Lauren WilligAlso by Abigail Wilson:In the Shadow of Croft TowersMidnight on the River GreyThe Vanishing at Loxby Manor (available January 2021)Includes discussion questions for book clubs