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Shadow Heart - Chains of darkness
by Charlotte Forsdick Anna WinterElise is a young woman who lost her parents when she was five and who longs for love and the security of a family. Instead, she grows up under very oppressive conditions with her aunt Tylandora, a cold-hearted vampire, who cannot ignore Elise's greatest flaw; that she was born a human and not a vampire. Elise is barey of age when Tylandora decides to sell her to a wealthy businessman. However, another vampire shows interest in the pretty young woman - and Konstantin Rouillard has his own plans; he is particularly fond of her humanity. In a world dominated by vampires, Elise must find her way. From her desperation grows the hope of a better existence, in which her wishes could come true. Can Konstantin lay the world at her feet? And can Elise manage to open her heart to a vampire? Not everyone is benevolent towards her fate.
Shadow Hunt
by Erin KellisonUNSTOPPABLE. Dr. Cameron Kalamos and Eleanor Russo make an unbeatable team - science and magic, working hand in hand to confront the darkness besetting humankind. STRAY. At the center of that darkness stand the powerful mage Houses, but the brutal murderer Ellie and Cam are hunting seems to be affiliated with none of them. SEDUCED. When nothing is as it seems, and danger meets desire head on, sex can be an act of war. For Ellie, ensnared between the man she loves and the one she must destroy, the battle is about to begin. . .
Shadow Hunted (Shadows of Salem #3)
by Rebecca Hamilton Heather Marie AdkinsThe third book in the instant New York Times bestselling series by Heather Marie Adkins and Rebecca Hamilton!Once a whip-smart detective and a powerful Shadow, Brooke Chandler has been stripped of both memories and identity. She now spends her days scrubbing floors, reduced to nothing more than a servant girl.But even with no memory of her previous life or how she ended up a slave, Brooke won’t remain trapped for long—not with friends and enemies alike vying to find her.Her escape attempt lands her in the deadly, beautiful land of Faerie, where nothing is as it seems—possibly including her father, The Winter King. Here, she rediscovers her past life, full of allies and foes all waiting for her return.Faced with the opportunity to flee, Brooke must decide which fate terrifies her more: staying where her enemies wants her dead, or returning to confront the ones who want her jailed for murder.See why Laurell K. Hamilton and Karen Marie Moning fans can’t get enough of this dark urban fantasy romance!Scroll up to one-click to continue the series today!
Shadow Hunter
by Kait BallengerSee where it all began in this exciting prequel to The Execution Underground, Kait Ballenger's sexy paranormal series about the men who hunt evil and the women who love themVampire hunter Damon Brock's first assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New York. But he isn't the only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family-and she works solo. But when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf, the line between good and evil blurs as they must decide between their lifelong beliefs...and their newfound desires."Newcomer Ballenger offers an extremely promising high-voltage start to her series."-Publishers Weekly on Twilight Hunter, starred review
Shadow Hunter
by Linda ConradNavajo Tribal Special Investigator Hunter Long couldn't believe the news. Spoiled beauty Bailey Howard, abducted with a baby? Well, the woman who'd caused him no end of heartache wouldn't be in danger for long. Hunter was the best tracker on the reservation-he'd save them both. Without letting Bailey get under his skin again. But rescuing both at once became impossible. For the kidnappers belonged to a group of mystical and deadly shape-shifters, and even Hunter couldn't easily escape them. Together, they might stand a chance-if he could resist the force of this new Bailey, no longer spoiled heiress, but all woman. . . ;.
Shadow Keeper (A Shadow Riders Novel #3)
by Christine FeehanOne family brings its own brand of justice to the streets of Chicago's shadowy underworld as #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan returns to a series hot enough to burn... <P><P>The paparazzi can't get enough of infamous bad boy Giovanni Ferraro. But unknown to them--and the women he beds--he's just playing a role. Keeping the spotlight on himself keeps it off the family business. And if this lethal shadow rider can't hunt in the dark, he'll find his pleasure elsewhere... <P>Sasha Provis grew up on a Wyoming ranch and thought she knew how to protect herself from predators. But in the nightclub where she works, she's fair game--until one of the owners steps in to protect her. Giovanni is gorgeous. He's dangerous. And his every touch takes her breath away. <P>The devil at her heels may have finally met its match... <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Shadow Keeper (The Shadow Series #3)
by Christine FeehanOne family brings its own brand of justice to the streets of Chicago's shadowy underworld as #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan returns to a series hot enough to burn . . .The paparazzi can't get enough of infamous bad boy Giovanni Ferraro. But unknown to them - and the women he beds - he's just playing a role. Keeping the spotlight on himself keeps it off the family business. And if this lethal shadow rider can't hunt in the dark, he'll find his pleasure elsewhere . . .Sasha Provis grew up on a Wyoming ranch and thought she knew how to protect herself from predators. But in the nightclub where she works, it's a different story - until one of the owners steps in to protect her. Giovanni is gorgeous. He's dangerous. And his every touch takes her breath away.The devil at her heels may have finally met its match . . .Find out why readers are OBSESSED with the Shadow Series'Dark, gritty, edgy, magical . . . will hold you spellbound' Fresh Fiction'Exciting, nerve-wracking, suspenseful . . . a true page-turner' Long and Short'Dark and sensual . . . tore my heart apart and pieced it back together again' Harlequin Book Junkie'The family that Feehan introduces to us is freakin' AWESOME! I loved each and every sibling' Addicted to Romance'An exciting, action-packed romantic ride' Goodreads reviewer
Shadow Keepers: Midnight (Short Story)
by J. K. BeckEnter J. K. Beck's thrilling, seductive world of the Shadow Keepers, which New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian calls "exciting paranormal romance with a sharp, suspenseful edge." Carissa de Soranzo will not rest until her kidnapped younger brother has been freed from the nobleman Baloch de Fioro, a fiendish werewolf who means to turn the boy at the next full moon. Against her father's wishes, Carissa secretly seeks help from the mysterious werewolf hunter Tiberius. Desperate, she promises to do anything if he'll save her brother--and she can see in his eyes what that will mean.Dark, strong, and virile, Tiberius cannot resist ravishing the most beautiful woman he's seen in centuries. But he can never truly have his fill of her, for Tiberius is a vampire. On a quest to trap the werewolf in his den, Tiberius realizes that the only way to rescue Carissa's brother is to reveal what he truly is. But he risks losing Carissa forever--especially when she discovers that she has given her heart to a vampire.
Shadow Lake
by B. J. DanielsWhat is the real story beneath shadow lake?In an instant Anna Collins loses control of her car and careens into isolated Shadow Lake. Near death, she's rescued by a man named Jack Fairbanks. But how could that be? Everyone says that the reclusive Fairbanks, scion of a powerful political family, is dead. Anna is sure Jack's astonishing appearance is related to the hit-and-run that killed her son and destroyed her marriage. But when her friend's body is discovered in Anna's waterlogged trunk, she's not sure what to believe anymore. How did the body get there? Is Anna actually a murderer? Only one person knows, but finding him threatens to expose Anna to a deadly encounter on the banks of Shadow Lake.
Shadow Life
by Hiromi Goto2022 Asian/Pacific American Literature Award Winner for Adult Fiction2022 L.A Times Book Prize FinalistPoet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu.When Kumiko’s well-meaning adult daughters place her in an assisted living home, the seventy-six-year-old widow gives it a try, but it’s not where she wants to be. She goes on the lam and finds a cozy bachelor apartment, keeping the location secret even while communicating online with her eldest daughter. Kumiko revels in the small, daily pleasures: decorating as she pleases, eating what she wants, and swimming in the community pool. But something has followed her from her former residence—Death’s shadow.Kumiko’s sweet life is shattered when Death’s shadow swoops in to collect her. With her quick mind and sense of humor, Kumiko, with the help of friends new and old, is prepared for the fight of her life. But how long can an old woman thwart fate?
Shadow Lines
by Carol StephensonWith her healing gift and extra senses going haywire, epidemiologist Eve St. Giles knew the deadly flu outbreak in the small Swiss town was no natural disaster. Had someone manufactured a virus--one that targeted women? If Eve didn't track down the origin, millions could die.She could search alone, or accept help from a questionable source--the man she'd loved and lost. Nick Petter seemed to know more than he was telling. Yet Eve had little choice but to trust him as she raced to harness ancient healing rites in time to avert a modern medical apocalypse....
Shadow Love Libro Uno
by Eileen SheehanElla tiene mucho que aprender sobre el mundo de los caminantes de sombras, incluyendo los peligros queenfrentan. No es hasta al diecinueve años de edad Alison Colby, hereda una antigua casa de la familia que descubre el secreto que sus padres le ocultaban. No sólo es una caminante de sombras, sino que es de linaje real y se espera que asuma el trono pronto. Afortunadamente, Nick Jackson está dispuesto a enseñarle todo lo que necesita saber, ya que él mismo es un caminante de sombras. y él está enamorado de ella. Desafortunadamente, también lo es su primo competitivo, Martin... y cuando se trata de un concurso de mujeres, Martin siempre gana. SHADOW LOVE BOOK UNO COMIENZA UNA HISTORIA APASIONANTE, SEXY Y EMOCIONANTE QUE CONTINÚA EN SHADOW LOVE BOOK DOS! Esto es lo que dicen algunos lectores... "Otro gran libro de este increíble autor. Shadow Love es tan imaginario, no sé cómo lo hace pero este libro (todos sus libros) son diferentes de cualquier otro libro que he leído. Su imaginación es increíble... Este es un libro realmente genial con giros que no vi venir y secretos que nunca habría adivinado. La trama era muy buena y los personajes eran muy reales. Este libro es definitivamente una gran lectura paranormal. ¡No puedo esperar a la siguiente en esta serie!" "... las cosas se ponen un poco complicadas en este romance paranormal con tonos de ciencia ficción y algo de fantasía en mi libro. Con algunos autores, siento que cada nueva serie se siente como otras, pero con Eileen Sheehan, nunca pienso eso. La escritura se siente fresca para mí con cada serie. Disfruta del libro."
Shadow Lover
by Anne StuartVictim. Lover. Both? His dark game is seducing her--just as it had when they were young. How can he still have that power over her? Eighteen years ago, she saw him die. Wealthy, selfish, and greedy, the MacDowell family raised Carolyn MacDowell--a foster child--like a modern Cinderella. Neglected and ignored, good-hearted Carolyn adored scion Alexander despite it all, though even he tormented her. Eighteen years later, Carolyn returns to the decadent milieu of the MacDowell clan to care for her dying foster mother, Sally. As greedy relatives gather to claim their inheritances, a stunning stranger arrives, claiming to be Alexander. To Carolyn's utter shock, Sally greets her "son" without question, and no one but Carolyn believes he's a fraud. As she delves into the mysteries of both the past and present, Carolyn quickly realizes that the resurrected Alex is a dangerous combination of seduction and power. Is this stranger after the MacDowell fortune, or is he really, somehow, the Alex of old, come back to claim her? How can he be an imposter and yet know family secrets only the real Alex would remember? Was someone helping him? What would you do if the boy you loved returned almost twenty years later, and you fell in love with him all over again--even if you were sure it couldn't be him?
Shadow Lover
by Carly BishopMY BODYGUARDYears ago, a mysterious woman changed her identity and opened a specialty service of bodyguards called Protection Enterprises, Incorporated...Abbie Callahan agreed to impersonate Olivia Simons Cameron to help a man she admired protect the wife he adored. Now she found herself caught in a web of lies and targeted by a madman. Her only protection was bodyguard Sean Baldwin. Secrets were safe with him, but not from him, and Abbie knew that as a bodyguard he'd never lost a client. As a man, he'd never lost his heart. She should have felt safe with Sean, but from the moment their eyes met, she'd never felt more danger.MY BODYGUARDLook for other titles in the MY BODYGUARD series!
Shadow Lover
by Lydia ParksIn college, psychologist Serena Brockman dreamed of a secret lover who watched over her and would one day bring her into his shadow world. Since then, she has spent her life convincing others that such mythical creatures aren't real. Until the night her shadow lover reappears in his true form--a vampire. . . . Griffin has experienced centuries of pain and loneliness, only broken by the sight of Serena years ago. But to protect his existence, he must erase Serena's memory of him when she is at her most vulnerable: at the height of sexual pleasure. . .
Shadow Mage (The Nightshade Guild #4)
by Lia DavisJemma Blackwood, shadow mage, is honored to be one of the twelve mages charged with protecting the Elven Princess Ameria. The sweet, magical baby is easy to love, but Jemma never thought she would be a mother, let alone obligated to protect a little one with her life. And as if serving as guardian to the princess wasn't unexpected enough, the child's safety brings the man who broke Jemma's heart back into her life abruptly. Willing to do anything to protect his mate, Niam Cane disobeys his own queen to save Jemma and the elfin princess in her care. But getting Jemma to trust him proves to be a greater challenge than he anticipates since the beautiful mage believes he betrayed her years ago. But he’s Jemma’s only hope for survival. As the right hand of the dark fae queen will stop at nothing to find Jemma and Princess Ameria, Niam must convince his love to take the baby and run. As they evade the constant threat together and work as a team to keep Ameria safe from harm, can Jemma and Niam fight their entangled past and the explosive attraction they feel toward one another?
Shadow Marked
by Evans Anna J.From the author of Skin Deep--a novel of passion, power, and paranormal suspense. . . Samantha Quinn has been in the dark since age six, when her parents sacrificed her sight in a Satanic ritual. She is trying to get over her demonic past, but horrific lifelike visions haunt her. Her intuition gets stronger and clearer after a wild, adrenaline-fueled sexual encounter with Jace, her brother's childhood friend. And now Samantha is more tormented than ever by what she can "see"-and by what she felt in that forbidden encounter. . . Samantha must now prevent the deaths she sees in her premonitions and protect her body from the same demon from her twisted childhood. Her dark curse reveals that Jace will be the next victim, and it is crystal clear that she must destroy the demon to protect her love. .
Shadow Marked
by Anna J. EvansFrom the author of Skin Deep--a novel of passion, power, and paranormal suspense... Samantha Quinn has been in the dark since age six, when her parents sacrificed her sight in a Satanic ritual. She is trying to get over her demonic past, but horrific lifelike visions haunt her. Her intuition gets stronger and clearer after a wild, adrenaline-fueled sexual encounter with Jace, her brother's childhood friend. And now Samantha is more tormented than ever by what she can "see"-and by what she felt in that forbidden encounter... Samantha must now prevent the deaths she sees in her premonitions and protect her body from the same demon from her twisted childhood. Her dark curse reveals that Jace will be the next victim, and it is crystal clear that she must destroy the demon to protect her love.
Shadow Marked (Shadows of Salem #2)
by Rebecca Hamilton Heather Marie AdkinsIn the Shadows of Salem, there are no good guys.For years, Detective Brooke Chandler has been deliberately shielded from the supernatural world. But now that the supernaturals know about her, there's no line they won't cross to harness her powers for their own wicked needs.To stay alive, Brooke needs to learn what it means to be a Shadow. Unfortunately, the one person willing to help her may be just as guilty of using her unique skills for his own gain as the people she is trying to escape.Her training comes at a price: helping a fae lord find several dangerous artifacts and shadowing them from his enemies. But the more she uses her abilities, the deeper she becomes embroiled in the cutthroat societies closing in on her. Soon, Brooke finds herself hemmed into a corner, condemned to make an impossible choice that might destroy the human world as she knows it.Continue the SHADOWS OF SALEM series today with SHADOW MARKED, sequel to the New York Times bestselling urban fantasy hit, Shadow Born!Scroll up and one click to start reading today, and see for yourself why fans of the Anita Blake series are recommending this read to all their friends!
Shadow Marriage
by Penny JordanRe-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan Sarah's heart broke the moment she discovered her brand-new marriage to Benedict de l'Isle was the result of a foolish bet between Ben and his friend Dale. In anger, Sarah let Ben think Dale had been her lover, and walked away forever. Or so she thought… Three years later, Sarah finds herself working once again with her husband. A husband who is convinced that she destroyed their marriage, and is determined to punish her…in the most delectable of ways! Originally published in 1984
Shadow Me (Shatter Me Novella #3)
by Tahereh MafiFan favorite character Kenji Kishimoto narrates this gripping companion novella to Tahereh Mafi’s New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, set during the explosive events in Restore Me!Juliette is still reeling from Warner's betrayal, and Kenji is trying to balance his friendship with her with his responsibilities as a leader of the resistance against the Reestablishment. Things get even more interesting when an unexpected person from Omega Point’s past surfaces. The ending of Restore Me left readers gasping, and this novella full of Kenji’s signature sass and big heart is the perfect story to tide fans over until Defy Me, the shocking fifth book in the Shatter Me series, hits shelves in April 2019.
Shadow Mountain
by Leona KarrBEING TRAPPED IN THE MOUNTAINS SEEMED SAFE...UNTIL A KILLER TARGETED THE INNOCENT After tragedy struck, Caroline Fairchild reluctantly moved her young son to the remote Colorado lodge she'd been hired to redecorate. There she had no choice but to deal with owner Wes Wainwright, the Texas millionaire who represented everything she detested...and everything she desired.Wes thought he'd gotten past it-the pain, the loneliness, the guilt. But meeting Caroline and her boy only reminded him of his missing child. As sparks ignited between Wes and Caroline, old dangers emerged from the shadows. And they were soon bound by an instant attraction and a frantic race to save two children's lives. But could Wes prevent history from repeating itself?
Shadow Music: A Novel
by Julie GarwoodThroughout her acclaimed writing career, Julie Garwood has captivated readers with characters who are compelling, daring, and bursting with life. Now one of the most popular novelists of our time proudly returns to her beloved historical romance roots-in a thrilling tale of love, murder, adventure, and mystery set against the haunting landscape of medieval Scotland.For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows-skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite beauty, the daughter of one of England's most influential barons, Gabrielle is also a perfect bargaining chip for a king who needs peace in the Highlands: King John has arranged Gabrielle's marriage to a good and gentle laird. But this marriage will never take place.For Gabrielle, everything changes in one last burst of freedom-when she and her guards come upon a scene of unimaginable cruelty. With one shot from her bow and arrow, Gabrielle takes a life, saves a life, and begins a war.Within days, the Highlands are aflame with passions as a battle royal flares between enemies old and new. Having come to Scotland to be married, Gabrielle is instead entangled in Highland intrigue. For two sadistic noblemen, underestimating Gabrielle's bravery and prowess may prove fatal. But thanks to a secret Gabrielle possesses, Colm MacHugh, the most feared man in Scotland, finds a new cause for courage. Under his penetrating gaze, neither Gabrielle's body nor heart is safe.A gripping novel that delves into the heart of emotions-unyielding passions of love, hate, revenge, and raw desire-Shadow Music is magnificent gift from Julie Garwood and a crowning achievement in her amazing career.From the Hardcover edition.
Shadow Play
by Erin KellisonSHADOW The world is growing dark with it as mysteries from antiquity and legend creep into our time, bringing a new world of danger, beauty and. . . MAGIC Dr. Cam Kalamos has dedicated his life to studying its strange properties, but nothing is more intriguing than a woman whose soul is split in half, one part under her control, one part bent on. . . SEDUCTION How can he resist the lure of a lover with no inhibitions and an insatiable desire to possess him? Both Ellie and her shadow want Cam, but there is an innocent child to be rescued from the forest and the strange fae creatures of. . . TWILIGHT Love, loyalty, betrayal--which will rule? As Ellie sends her other self into the darkness, there is only one certainty: Trusting in shadows is a dangerous game. Praise for Shadow Bound "Powerful and fast-paced. . . a riveting read. " --New York Timesbestselling author Nina Bangs "Don't forget to breathe. " --Huntress Reviews21,000 Words
Shadow Play
by Erin KellisonThe world is growing dark with it as mysteries from antiquity and legend creep into our time, bringing a new world of danger, beauty and. . .Magic. Dr. Cam Kalamos has dedicated his life to studying its strange properties, but nothing is more intriguing than a woman whose soul is split in half, one part under her control, one part bent on. . .Seduction. How can he resist the lure of a lover with no inhibitions and an insatiable desire to possess him? Both Ellie and her shadow want Cam, but there is an innocent child to be rescued from the forest and the strange fae creatures of. . .Twilight. Love, loyalty, betrayal--which will rule? As Ellie sends her other self into the darkness, there is only one certainty: Trusting in shadows is a dangerous game.