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Beneath the Night (The Cities Below #3)
by Jen CollySometimes survival means surrendering everything . . .Lord Navarre Casteel wakes from a long sleep to find the vampire city he rules forever changed and his future in the hands of a mysterious beauty who offers her life for his. Fiery-haired Cat survives his feeding, fueling Navarre’s body and mind—as well as his suspicion that she is one of the Forbidden—a lethal mix of vampire and human blood. Yet that doesn’t stop the throb of Navarre’s desire, the feeling that she is destined to be his mate, to hell with consequences. . . .A solitary fighter sworn to protect the children in her charge, Cat never expects to feel so much for Navarre in the face of his savage feeding. Which is why his offer of protection is nearly her undoing. For how can she let down her guard when she has always walked alone? But Cat has never faced an enemy like the one she faces now, never felt such a powerful need to surrender to the force of love . . .
Beneath the Palisade: Justice (Beneath the Palisade #3)
by Joel SkeltonA Beneath the Palisade BookDespite a spirited inner debate pitting right against wrong, Owen Grady is lured off a forest trail by a handsome stranger. Just as he is about to surrender to an urgent desire, Owen realizes he is making a mistake and attempts to leave, but the rejected man wrestles Owen to the ground and discloses he is a cop. Wrongly accused of sexual misconduct, Owen seeks legal help. Ambitious young lawyer Brent Burns is a junior partner at Burns & Callahan, a law firm located within the Men's Center in Two Harbors, Minnesota. He takes on Owen's case, determined to prove him innocent. But Brent can't possibly predict the obstacles on the bumpy road to an acquittal--not the least of which is an ethical taboo involving his heart, which threatens to defeat him before he ever sets foot in the courtroom.
Beneath the Palisade: Reliance (Beneath the Palisade #1)
by Joel SkeltonA Beneath the Palisade BookRising star attorney Harper Callahan hires Ian Burke to landscape his backyard, but it's his heart that gets the real makeover. Cautious at first, Ian is soon won over by Harper's good looks and charm, and before they know it they're on the fast track to romance. Then a brush with death makes Harper and Ian reassess their plans for the future... and offers them an opportunity for adventure. What starts out as a casual fantasy of owning and operating a B&B on Lake Superior soon explodes into reality as Harper and Ian realize that when they rely on each other, they can accomplish great things.
Beneath the Palisade: Courage (Dreamspinner Press Bundles #23)
by Joel SkeltonThis warm, quirky, character-filled series begins with a life-changing event that triggers Harper and Ian, the anchors of all three stories, to search for an adventure that takes them out of the city and out of their comfort zones. Pooling their collective talents, they risk everything when they set their sights on a dilapidated resort located on the North Shore of Lake Superior called Beneath the Palisade. Beneath the Palisade: Reliance When attorney Harper Callahan hires Ian Burke to landscape his yard, they're soon on the fast track to romance and life changes neither of them anticipated. Beneath the Palisade: Courage Theo Engdahl is struggling with his sexuality, but he finds support in out-and-proud Alex at the Men's Center. Beneath the Palisade: Justice Wrongly accused Owen Grady is seeking legal help. When young lawyer Brent Burns takes on the case, obstacles seem determined to prevent the acquittal--not least being their hearts.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
Beneath the Rainbow: An LGBT romance novel and young adult
by Manuel Tristante Dani GisselbeckAlexander is a cheerful boy, a lover of reading, and a poet. Raised in a small town where most boys his age have other hobbies and the norm is to have a girlfriend by eighteen, he's always felt that he didn't fit in very well. His life changes drastically when he leaves town to begin his freshman year of college in the city. Despite his optimism upon arrival, destiny will soon test him, not everything will be joyous and his life will become a myriad of doubts, in which he will only be able to find answers by questioning everything he had previously believed.
Beneath the Raven's Moon
by Jill JonesThe author of The Island pens a gothic romance filled with &“nail-biting suspense . . . A taut edge-of-your-seat thriller&” (RT Book Reviews). Twenty years ago, Catherine Carmichael and her mother fled Ravenswood after Catherine&’s father mysteriously disappeared. Now, Catherine finds herself back on the small peninsula to attend the reading of her eccentric uncle&’s will. It is in the very mansion her own grandfather built amongst ghostly servants, chilling houseguests, and a mysterious and captivating stranger that Catherine must finally unlock the dark secrets of her past. &“Jill Jones is one of the top new writing talents of the day.&” —Affaire de Coeur
Beneath the Scales (The Knowledge Effect #1)
by Aurora PeppermintLoyalty and truth will be redefined as a young orphan undertakes a quest that will change his life. Martus is doing all he can to help his magically gifted sister, Elsaben, living with the frustration that it's never enough. They're living hand to mouth on what he can steal, and under the table jobs aren't enough for Martus to fund the training Elsaben needs. He's desperate to find a way to help her, but he's getting a reputation as a troublemaker, which will only endanger what meager living he's already scratching for. His life changes drastically in the course of a single day when a dragon attacks their village, leaves it in flames, and then carries Elsaben away. Knowing there is nothing else for him to do, Martus swears to rescue her and avenge their home, knowing he'll either return triumphant... or die. What he finds in the mountains challenges his perceptions and prejudices, leading him discover that he may have a chance at a better life, including a friend of the likes he never expected. This adventure could change his worldview--including the beliefs he's always accepted as the norm.
Beneath the Skin (The Wolf Within #1)
by Amy Lee BurgessThe Wolf Within, #1 If you could shift into a wolf, what would you discover about yourself? Two years after the deaths of her bond mates, Constance Newcastle is ready to start over. The problem? The rest of the Great Pack, gathered in Paris to shift into wolves together, is not so sure she deserves the chance. Although the Great Council ruled the car crash an accident, even Constance blames herself. She was driving, after all. Treated like a pariah by those she longs to rejoin, Constance reunites with an old lover. Everything looks promising until he mysteriously dies. Accused of his murder and desperate to clear her name, Constance joins forces with handsome, confident Liam Murphy, a former Alpha pack leader with a past as tragic and troubled as her own. Guided by the mysterious Councilor Jason Allerton, Constance and Liam discover they are not alone-- throughout the Great Pack, people are dying. Can all the deaths be accidents, or is something more sinister going on? CONTENT WARNING: Vulgar language, some sexual situations62,316 Words
Beneath the Skin
by PhoenixCHAOS CONTROLS HIS FUTURE. ONE MORTAL WOMAN COULD BE HIS SALVATION. THE COUNTDOWN TO ANNIHILATION WILL BEGIN WITH DANTE'S CHOICE.... THE FATE OF THREE WORLDS... The dark pieces of vampire rock star Dante Baptiste's past are violently emerging, and it is only a matter of time before the Fallen discover he is the creawdwr they have sought for thousands of years. The destruction he left behind in Oregon threatens to reveal his identity as Fallen Maker and True Blood, exposing the young nightkind to shadowy predators -- mortal and supernatural -- who will do whatever it takes to win his favor...or destroy him. RESTS IN DANTE'S HANDS. When beautiful FBI special agent Heather Wallace went AWOL on assignment, she chose irresistible Dante over the shady government forces that now stalk them both. Heather has her own secrets of the past to uncover, but she is also the only one who can hold her nightkind lover together when his dangerous quest for the truth threatens to send him over the edge. And as she and Dante fi ght for their survival, she realizes they must work together to protect their future -- before his mysterious destiny tears them apart....
Beneath the Stars
by Lynn CharlesAt a turning point for his growing fashion line for transmen and butch women, Sid Marneaux receives a life-altering phone call. His father, who raised his family alone after his wife passed, is in failing health. When he goes home, he fears he could lose the business he has spent most of his adult life building.What he could not have anticipated was meeting Eddie Garner, the citys new fire chief. After a heroic rescue, their romance sparks hot, launching into a swift affair. But Eddie is harboring his own burdens: the painful death of his best friend and the responsibility of raising her young son--their son--Adrian.Through the wisdom of a child and the connection of mothers-now-gone, Sid, Eddie, and Adrian venture and fumble to define family, career, and, most importantly, love.
Beneath the Stetson (Texas Cattleman's Club: The Missing Mogul #2276)
by Janice MaynardIn this Texas Cattleman's Club tale, USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard brings you the sexiest single dad in Royal, Texas! Millionaire rancher Gil Addison does not need Bailey Collins. She is far from the sweet homemaker he thought he wanted. But she is a beautiful woman with a badge, hot on the heels of a kidnapper in Gil's club. And Gil is hot for her! Bailey can't let her career get sidetracked by the cowboy and his son. She's here to do a job, not find a family. Bailey won't stop till she gets her man in cuffs.... Trouble is, Gil won't stop till he gets this woman in his bed!
Beneath the Summer Sun: Upon A Spring Breeze, Beneath The Summer Sun, Through The Autumn Air, With Winter's First Frost (The Every Amish Season Novels #2)
by Kelly IrvinJennie Troyer knows it&’s time to remarry. Can she overcome a painful secret and open her heart to love? It&’s been four years since Jennie&’s husband died in a farming accident. Long enough that the elders in her Amish community think it&’s time to marry again for the sake of her seven children. What they don&’t know is that grief isn&’t holding her back from a new relationship. Fear is. A terrible secret in her past keeps her from moving forward.Mennonite book salesman Nathan Walker stops by Jennie&’s farm whenever he&’s in the area. Despite years of conversation and dinners together, she never seems to relax around him. He knows he should move on, but something about her keeps drawing him back. Meanwhile, Leo Graber nurtures a decades-long love for Jennie, but guilt plagues him—guilt for letting Jennie marry someone else and guilt for his father&’s death on a hunting trip many years ago. How could anyone love him again—and how could he ever take a chance to love in return?In this second book in the Every Amish Season series, three hearts try to discern God&’s plan for the future—and find peace beneath the summer sun.
Beneath the Sun
by Claire LorrimerIt was a routine flight to Africa but the passengers were destined never to arrive. Hijacked at gunpoint, the pilot is forced to land in the desert where, in the blistering heat and with remote chance of rescue, the passengers face imminent death.For Chris and Liz, on their honeymoon, the intense passion they share proves to be an even deeper and stronger commitment than they had realised – until now.And for the stewardess Eve, and handsome American Bruce Mallory, will the lighthearted mid-air flirtation end – as it always does – on landing?
Beneath the Sun
by Claire LorrimerIt was a routine flight to Africa but the passengers were destined never to arrive. Hijacked at gunpoint, the pilot is forced to land in the desert where, in the blistering heat and with remote chance of rescue, the passengers face imminent death. For Chris and Liz, on their honeymoon, the intense passion they share proves to be an even deeper and stronger commitment than they had realised - until now. And for the stewardess Eve, and handsome American Bruce Mallory, will the lighthearted mid-air flirtation end - as it always does - on landing?
Beneath the Surface
by Meredith FletcherYEARS AGO SHE'D SWORN REVENGE ON ATHENA ACADEMYBut now intrepid reporter Shannon Connor has begun to question the information she's uncovered about the prestigious school that wrongfully expelled her. Who is the mysterious source feeding her such explosive intel? Finding the truth has always been easy--until the search means staying one perilous step ahead of a murderous enemy and one arm's length away from a gorgeous government agent. Now, as the legendary school faces its greatest enemy, will Shannon finally return to the fold--or destroy the academy that shaped her?
Beneath the Surface
by Kate SherwoodWhen Peter Carr's company sends him to Southwestern Ontario to sweet-talk the town into agreeing to a gravel quarry proposal, he welcomes the challenge. Technically he's a lawyer, but really he's a problemsolver. He just never expected the problem to be Caleb Sinclair, the passionate but introverted artisan carpenter who lives next to the proposed quarry site. "Know your enemy." That's Caleb's philosophy. And trying to turn fertile farmland into a gravel pit earns Peter the title of "enemy." Caleb loves that land, and if he has to make peace with his homophobic neighbors to make war on Peter, so be it. Except knowing his enemy doesn't turn out anything like he expected. Peter's not the fairy-tale monster--he just might be the first step to happy ever after.
Beneath the Surface
by Evelyn VaughnDeep in the Louisiana bayou lurked the heart of darkness - and Guy Poitiers's penance. A tragedy in his youth had torn him away from his sweetheart, Mary Deveraux, and consumed his life with guilt. Now only Mary's white magic and a single gold coin offered clues to his salvation. Mary had never forgotten the Cajun boy who'd been her best friend. And now the grown-up Guy was inspiring desires she knew he shared. But to settle the past, they would have to travel deep into the swamp to confront the very root of evil before it struck, and ended their chance of ever finding a happy ending.
Beneath the Texas Moon (Eclipse Ser. #17)
by Elle JamesA single mom and a rugged rancher team up when danger stalks their Texas town in this romantic suspense tale by a New York Times–bestselling author.Eve Baxter thought tiny Spirit Canyon, Texas, was the perfect place to escape her nightmares and be alone with her son—but the drought-ridden town had more than its share of secrets and skeletons. Eve’s isolated ranch quickly went from haven to hell, driving her into the strong arms of brooding rancher Mac McGuire.But even Mac was dangerous, as he represented everything Eve was running from. As the temperatures soared and tempers flared, Eve feared that not even her cowboy protector could save her from the fate Spirit Canyon had in store. . . .
Beneath the Texas Sky
by Jodi ThomasA pioneer woman searches for a happier life in this dramatic debut historical romance by the New York Times bestselling author of the Honey Creek novels. Texas Ranger Josh Weston is a stranger to Bethanie Lane—and her only chance to escape from her lecherous uncle&’s grasp. Without hesitating, she strikes a deal with the rugged lawman to take her with him when he leaves San Antonio. And on the journey to his family&’s ranch near Fort Worth, they forge a bond as powerful as it is unexpected. When Bethanie&’s dream of a future with Josh falls apart, she&’s forced to make a harrowing choice. Yet through every danger and revelation, one thing remains—a love worth living and dying for . . .Praise for Beneath the Texas Sky&“Thomas managed quite creatively to follow the life of a woman who embodied all the characteristics of a survivor and yet still made her compassionate and vulnerable—quite a dichotomy. This is a story rich in details that draws you in from the first page and manages to create quite a few surprises along the way.&” —Fresh Fiction
Beneath the Vaulted Hills (The River Into Darkness #1)
by Sean RussellThe last of the world's great mages, the enigmatic Lord Eldrich has dedicated his life to eradicating all remaining vestiges of magic in the world. But the fanatical Tellerites—followers of a long-dead mage-apprentice—oppose Eldrich, desiring the hidden knowledge of the magical arts and with it the coveted key to immortality. Drawn into this conflict against his will is Erasmus Flattery, who as a boy dwelt with Eldrich, and is still haunted by the memories of what transpired during his stay with the mage. Now Erasmus must lead as expedition to search for a secret that has remained hidden since the time of the first Mages!
Beneath the Veil of Paradise (The Bryants: Powerful & Proud #1)
by Kate HewittHaving a passionate affair on a desert island was not something Millie Lang ever thought she'd do....Since tragedy struck her life, Millie has cocooned herself in her work, leaving no time to think or feel.Chase Bryant has his own reasons for escaping it all. As long as they both know this paradise is just for one week with no messy emotions, all should be fine.But neither of these two damaged souls is ready for the Pandora's box of emotions that their intense passion unleashes....
Beneath These Cursed Stars: The unmissable NEW romantasy from the author of TikTok sensation THESE HOLLOW VOWS (Cursed Stars Series)
by Lexi RyanWhen the stars promise ruin, will love be worth the risk?Princess Jasalyn seeks revenge. Armed with an enchanted ring bestowing death's kiss, she's been sneaking away at night to assassinate her enemies. Felicity needs a miracle. Fated to kill her father, she's been using her ability to shape-shift to evade a fatal prophecy. But when rumours begin circling that the evil king Mordeus is still alive, Jasalyn teams up with the handsome Kendrick - a rebel once imprisoned alongside her. While Felicity must take Princess Jasalyn's form, and her place at court - drawing irresistibly closer to the Wild Fae King, Misha. Soon, their mission is at risk right alongside their hearts. The future of the human and fae realms hangs in the balance. Between perilous tasks, grim secrets, and forbidden romances, Jasalyn and Felicity find that perhaps their stars are the most cursed of all.
Beneath These Cursed Stars: The unmissable NEW romantasy from the author of TikTok sensation THESE HOLLOW VOWS (Cursed Stars Series)
by Lexi RyanFrom the bestselling author Lexi Ryan comes a romantic fantasy in which a human princess armed with death's kiss and a fae shifter on the run become unlikely allies when a mission to assassinate an evil king collides with a fatal prophecy. When the stars promise ruin, will love be worth the risk?Princess Jasalyn seeks revenge.Armed with an enchanted ring bestowing death's kiss, she's been sneaking away at night to assassinate her enemies.Felicity needs a miracle.Fated to kill her father, she's been using her ability to shape-shift to evade a fatal prophecy.But when rumours begin circling that the evil king Mordeus is still alive, Jasalyn teams up with the handsome Kendrick - a rebel once imprisoned alongside her. While Felicity must take Princess Jasalyn's form, and her place at court - drawing irresistibly closer to the Wild Fae King, Misha.Soon, their mission is at risk right alongside their hearts.The future of the human and fae realms hangs in the balance. Between perilous tasks, grim secrets, and forbidden romances, Jasalyn and Felicity find that perhaps their stars are the most cursed of all.'This is absolutely a 5 star read and probably my favourite of 2024.' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! The ending is intense!!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unputdownable is an understatement - this story stole my heart.' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It was great to see some familiar faces while also getting a whole new story!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I genuinely feel so ecstatic to be back into this world. Lexi Ryan really outdid herself.' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beneath These Cursed Stars
by Lexi Ryan#1 New York Times bestselling author Lexi Ryan brings us the first book in a new romantic fantasy set in the enchanting world of These Hollow Vows. When a human princess armed with death's kiss allies with a fae shifter on the run, their mission to assassinate an evil king collides with a fatal prophecy.Princess Jasalyn has a secret. Armed with an enchanted ring that gives her death’s kiss, Jas has been sneaking away from the palace at night to assassinate her enemies.Shape-shifter Felicity needs a miracle. Fated to kill her magical father, she’s been using her unique ability to evade a fatal prophecy.When rumors of evil king Mordeus’s resurrection spread through the shadow court, Jasalyn decides to end him once and for all. Felicity agrees to take the form of the princess, allowing Jas to covertly hunt Mordeus—and starting Felicity on the path that could finally take her home.While Jasalyn teams up with the charming and handsome Kendrick, Felicity sets out to get closer to the Wild Fae king, Misha. Kendrick helps Jasalyn feel something other than anger for the first time in three years, and Misha makes Felicity wish for a world where she’s free to be her true self. Soon, the girls’ missions are at risk right alongside their hearts.The future of the human and fae realms hangs in the balance as fates intertwine. Between perilous tasks, grim secrets, and forbidden romances, Jasalyn and Felicity find that perhaps their stars are the most cursed of all.
Beneath These Fields (World of Love)
by Ward MaiaSometimes true worth is well hidden. Ellis Campos is a successful divorce lawyer with little to no time for a personal life. His predictable routine is disrupted when he inherits a coffee farm from an estranged aunt. There’s no room in his life for all the complications that come with managing a farm in another state. But his plans to quickly sell it and go back to the big city fall apart when he’s manipulated into spending a week on the estate. Adding to the unexpected surprises, he meets Rudá, a native Brazilian who works on the farm, and while teaching him about his aunt’s home and family, also tempts Ellis like no one ever has. He doesn’t expect his life to change in such a short time, but as he finds value and comfort in the farm’s routine, Ellis quickly realizes that, like the land itself, Rudá has secrets that could send him running back to Rio.World of Love:Stories of romance that span every corner of the globe.