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Scarlet Rain: The Escaped - Book Two (The Escaped #2)
by Kristin CastSpirits of plague infest the world in this new adult paranormal romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the House of Night series. Alek, the immortal son of the Furies, has been charged with recapturing the souls of the damned who have escaped the torment of Tartarus and invaded the Mortal Realm. He is joined by Eva, a young woman who has discovered that she is both blessed and cursed with powers beyond comprehension. But the challenges these two heroes face are far more dangerous than they ever imagined. The Nosoi—spirits of plague—have been unleashed on the Mortal Realm, bringing with them an insidiously adaptable pandemic. Eva has yet to harness the abilities needed to defeat such a powerful enemy, and Alek sustains catastrophic wounds in the attempt. Now they must rely on detective James Graham, and Eva&’s best friend Bridget, if they are to even slow the plague&’s spread. But can mere mortals come through in the face of such overwhelming peril?"One of the greatest paranormal books in a while, Scarlet Rain&’s characters are incredibly well developed and its plot is explosive. You&’ll be up all night reading this thrilling story."—RT Book Reviews
The Scarlet Spy
by Andrea PickensThey were once orphans from London's roughest slums. Now they are students of Mrs. Merlin's Academy for Select Young Ladies, learning the techniques of spying and seduction. Bold, beautiful, and oh-so-dangerous, they are England's ultimate secret weapons...The most ladylike of "Merlin's Maidens," Sofia possesses a natural grace and grandeur to go along with her deadly arsenal of martial skills--which makes her the perfect choice for a dangerous assignment to investigate rumors of government corruption. She must spin through the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair and the sinister back alleys of the city in search of the truth. One misstep on her part could prove fatal as she works to unravel the tangled web of deceit...but keeping the sinfully sexy Deverill Osborne at arm's length is a real test of her mettle. Handsome, witty and charming, Osborne is the darling of the ton. So when he is asked by the Marquess of Lynsley to introduce a lovely young Italian contessa into Society, he is only too happy to oblige...however he soon has suspicions about the contessa. W hen he catches her stealing valuables from a gentleman's study, should he believe the worst? Or should he trust the tantalizing murmur of her words...and the sultry, sensuous whispers of her body. To unmask the conspirators, Sofia and Osborne will overcome hidden dangers, including their own growing passion...which may be the most dangerous force of all.
Scarlet Sunset, Silver Nights
by Leigh GreenwoodPamela White needed a man she could trust, not this handsome drifter whose dusty boots and skill with a gun told her he was on the run. But with her father away from the ranch, and Pamela's nearest neighbor encroaching on her territory, she really could use some help. She hoped that this stranger was more honorable than most, because the feel of his intense gaze on her body was beginning to make her wonder what it would be like to kiss him. Slade Morgan wanted to keep his past just that--behind him. In fact, his strongest desire was merely to buy a new horse and head straight to California. But once he set eyes on that dark haired spitfire who was running the Bar Double B Ranch, all thoughts of leaving vanished from his mind.
The Scarlet Thread
by Evelyn AnthonyAn Englishwoman marries a Sicilian-American soldier during World War II and then vanishes from his life in this story of star-crossed love and deadly vendettas They meet and fall in love in Palermo during World War II. She's an English nurse, the daughter of a Sussex country doctor. He's a wounded Sicilian-American soldier. When they marry, Angela Drummond is pregnant, but Steven Falconi will not be with her the day their son is born. Believing Angela to be the tragic victim of a German bomb, Steven returns to New York to take his place as heir apparent of his Mafia family. But he never stops mourning the loss of his love, even when he marries Clara Fabrizzi in a practical union of dynasties. The pampered, wildly jealous daughter of a powerful don, Clara will let nothing stand in the way of her uncontrollable passion for her husband. Then one day, Steven sees a ghost. Reminiscent of the works of Mario Puzo, The Scarlet Thread journeys across three continents and two decades to tell a story about the terrible price of power and the incalculable cost of love.
The Scarlet Thread
by Francine RiversWhen Sierra discovers her young ancestor's handcrafted quilt and reads her journal, she finds that their lives are very similar. By following her ancestor's example, she learns to surrender to God's sovereignty and unconditional love.
The Scarlet Thread
by Becky Lee WeyrichTwo long-lost sisters lose their hearts to the same man in 19th-century New Orleans in a novel of the twists and turns of fate from &“a master storyteller&” (Romantic Times). In the city of New Orleans, Desirée La Fleur, a dark-haired Creole beauty, arrives with the purpose to help the &“Sisters of Sin,&” the fallen women whose lives begin and end on a street in the red-light district known as the Scarlet Thread. But deep inside Desirée, hiding just beneath the veil of purity, is a forbidden desire for a man who doesn&’t want a wife. Armed with unwavering determination and proud innocence, Desirée will soon find herself in a world as enticing at it is dangerous—one that will reunite her with the sister she thought she&’d never see again . . .
The Scarlet Tide (Duncan Andrews Thrillers #3)
by Stephen OsborneSequel to Animal InstinctA Duncan Andrews ThrillerDuncan Andrews, a private detective who specializes in paranormal cases, is back, along with his usual gang. Robbie Church, his boyfriend, is a ghost. Gina, a centuries old witch, is his best friend. And Daisy, Duncan's bulldog, just happens to be a zombie. Odd man out seems to be Nick, a history teacher. He's a normal, living human. Duncan's latest case leads him to a rock band in Indianapolis called The Scarlet Tide. It doesn't take Duncan long to realize all of the band members are vampires. He sets out to destroy them, but runs into trouble with the charismatic leader of the band, Dominic Hunt. Duncan ends up under Hunt's psychic control, and is forced to examine his relationships with Robbie and Nick, as well as his attraction for Hunt. Can Robbie and Gina help Duncan break Hunt's psychic grip? Is there any hope the vampire can be destroyed once and for all?
The Scarlet Trefoil (Tahn #2)
by Leisha Kelly"IT'S LIKE A DREAM— The life we have now. Like a dream corriE Tr^e/* ( reed FROM A life OF darkness, Tahn Dorn finds God’s J ~ grace toward him a comfort he has never known before. He has put away his painful past and is looking forward to a bright, peaceful future with his bride-to-be. But the past returns to haunt him, threatening to ruin all that he loves. On the eve of their blessed union, Lady Netta’s gilded carriage is attacked by a team of rogue bandits hired by the ruthless Baron Lionell Trent. Despite the baron’s noble talk and pretended peace, Tahn is lured into a trap that will secure Lionell’s hold on the House of Trent. Can Tahn free his true love? Or will his dream be forever lost?
The Scarlet Veil
by Shelby MahurinA new darkness is rising in Belterra. This dark and thrilling vampire romance—set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series—is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas. <p><p>Six months have passed since Célie took her sacred vows and joined the ranks of the Chasseurs as their first huntswoman. With her fiancé Jean Luc as captain, she is determined to find her foothold in her new role and help protect Belterra. But whispers from her past still haunt her, and a new evil is rising—one that Célie herself must vanquish, unless she falls prey to the darkness. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Scarlet Venom: Mixologists And Pirates Part Three (Mixologists and Pirates #3)
by Frost KayFact 437 - Allie was a piss poor bootlegger. It was laughable that her blackmailers expected her to create a truth serum. If they’d done their homework, they would’ve known her brewing capabilities were nil, she flunked chemistry, and her moonshine was on the toxic side. So for once in her unlucky life, luck was on her side… until she almost blew up the lab. Unfortunately, singed eyebrows were the least of her concern. Fact 543 - Aliens don't understand personal space. Nothing was off limits. If they weren’t asking about her heat cycle, males were sniffing her for compatibility. One cocky Avs even tried to claim her as his mate, but that wasn’t happening, no matter how good looking he was. But staying immune to his antics proved more difficult than Allie expected. Kind words, gorgeous eyes, and wicked grins were always her weakness.Fact 678 - The line between loathe and love easily blurred.It was just one kiss… maybe two.
Scarlet Vows
by Dani SinclairTHE MAN FROM HER PAST Struggling waitress Brie Dudley had managed to keep the identity of her daughter's father a secret for years. Until wealthy, powerful Drew Pierce came back to Moriah's Landing. With one glance, Drew saw what the town hadn't--his own eyes staring back from his daughter's innocent face. And primitive instinct warned him to stake his claim on mother and child. . . . Brie had dreamed about marrying Drew, but now the vows they made were of necessity, not love. Or were they? With a storm of scandal brewing, news of their daughter had provoked a deadly enemy. Together they could keep her safe--but only if they shared the secrets in their hearts. . . .
Scarlet Woman
by Gwynne ForsterOut of deep affection and lonelinesss, schoolteacher Melinda Rodgers married a wealthy older man. Now, a widow at twenty-nine, she is stunned to learn that his will requires her to set up a charitable foundation and remarry within the year -- or lose her inheritance to a charity of Blake Hunter's choice. As executor of the will, handsome, businesslike Blake insists Melinda carry it out to the letter. But she would rather give up the entire fortune than marry other than for love again. And judging by the dangerous, unfulfilled yearning that has simmered between them for years, Blake may be the man who can bring her the deepest, most passionate kind of love. . . or the most heartbreaking betrayal.
Scarlet’s Three (Society of Supernatural Sleuths Series #1)
by Kailin GowMy name is Scarlet, and I live in strange times. The year is 1890, and Queen Victoria is our Queen. It is a glorious time, where we have steamships, inventions, and exploration. When I received a mysterious letter from my father's friend, Sherlock Holmes, I am whisked into a world of magic and mystery. A world I never knew exist, until I was able to discover devices from this world. The supernatural world. I am new to this world, but when I meet a handsome stranger one mysterious night, I am soon initiated into the heart of it. Commissioned to help solve a mystery. Turns out I have some gifts and talents. Needed for the Society of Supernatural Sleuths, and my fellow sleuths in this secret society happen to be the most handsome and intriguing men who can be cruel at times, bullying even with their liberties with me. One is an arrogant noble vampire from the most ancient of vampire royalty. The other is a fierce fae warrior. And the third is a handsome swordsman whose supernatural origins is still a mystery. These three are my tormentors but protectors, and we are the beginnings of The Society of Supernatural Sleuths. **Society of Supernatural Sleuths is a YA/NA paranormal fantasy 4-book Series, featuring Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, mystery, and steamy scenes appropriate for mature audiences at 17 and up.
Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here
by Anna Breslaw<P><P>Veronica Mars with MTV's Daria, and you'll get Scarlett Epstein, the snarky, judgmental, and often hilarious star of Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here, a witty and heartwarming novel that's perfect for fans of David Arnold's Mosquitoland and Kody Keplinger's The Duff. <P><P>Meet Scarlett Epstein, BNF (Big Name Fan) in her online community of fanfiction writers, world-class nobody at Melville High. Her best (read: only) IRL friends are Avery, a painfully shy and annoyingly attractive bookworm, and Ruth, her pot-smoking, possibly insane seventy-three-year-old neighbor. <P><P>When Scarlett's beloved TV show is canceled and her longtime crush, Gideon, is sucked out of her orbit and into the dark and distant world of Populars, Scarlett turns to the fanfic message boards for comfort. This time, though, her subjects aren't the swoon-worthy stars of her fave series--they're the real-life kids from her high school. <P><P>Scarlett never considers what might happen if they were to find out what she truly thinks about them...until a dramatic series of events exposes a very different reality than Scarlett's stories, forever transforming her approach to relationships--both online and off.
Scarlett Undercover
by Jennifer LathamMeet Scarlett, a smart, sarcastic fifteen-year-old, ready to take on crime in her hometown. When Scarlett agrees to investigate a local boy's suicide, she figures she's in for an easy case and a quick buck. But it doesn't take long for suicide to start looking a lot like murder.As Scarlett finds herself deep in a world of cults, curses, and the seemingly supernatural, she discovers that her own family secrets may have more to do with the situation than she thinks...and that cracking the case could lead to solving her father's murder.Jennifer Latham delivers a compelling story and a character to remember in this one-of-a-kind debut novel.
The Scarletti Curse (Scarletti Dynasty #1)
by Christine FeehanStrange, twisted carvings and hideous gargoyles adorn the palazzo of the great Scarletti family. But a more fearful secret lurks within its storm-tossed turrets. For every bride who enters its forbidding walls is doomed to leave in a casket.Nicoletta knows all too well the curse that plagues the house of Scarletti. She has always believed her miraculous healing gifts would set her apart and that no man would ever command her. Then she gazes into the dark, mesmerizing eyes of Don Scarletti and she fears for her future--for it is Scarletti's ancient right to select a bride from among his people . . . and he has chosen her.Compelled by duty, driven by burning, inescapable desire, Nicoletta surrenders to this powerful, hypnotic man, giving her body willingly into his keeping. But will the tormented don be her heart's destiny . . . or her soul's destruction?
The Scarletti Curse: Number 1 in series (Scarletti Dynasty #1)
by Christine FeehanTHE BEASTStrange, twisted carvings and hideous gargoyles adorn the palazzo of the great Scarletti family. But a still more fearful secret lurks within its storm-tossed turrets. For every bride who enters its forbidding walls is doomed to leave in a casket.THE BRIDEMystical and unfettered, Nicoletta has no terror of ancient curses and no fear of marriage . . . until she looks into the dark mesmerising eyes of Don Scarletti. She had sworn no man would command her, had thought her gift of healing set her apart, but his is the right to choose a bride from among his people. And he has chosen her.THE BARGAINCompelled by duty, drawn by desire, she gives her body into his keeping, and prays the powerful, tormented don will be her heart's destiny, and not her soul's demise.
Scarred
by J. M. SnyderBiker gangs known as regulators rule the streets of a war-torn city with hate and pain -- their cruelty is etched into every inch of Dae's battered body. He has never known anything but hurt from the hands of men ... until he meets Coby.When the new regulator rides into town and takes an interest in him, Dae is unwilling to believe that anyone who is a regulator can be a gentle, caring lover.Is Coby strong enough to protect Dae and his sister Delia when there's hell to pay in the form of McBane?
The Scarred Earl
by Elizabeth BeaconCaught in a midnight tryst!Can a reclusive and distrustful lord, scarred by betrayal and raised without love, learn to trust a pampered society beauty who seems to have the whole world at her elegantly shod feet? When Alexander Forthin, Earl of Calvercombe, clashes with Persephone Seaborne it seems not....But a series of mysterious disappearances links their two families, forcing the embittered soldier and the toast of St. James into an unlikely alliance-one that starts the gossips' tongues wagging.... Especially after they are caught in a secret midnight tryst!
The Scarred Man
by Keith PetersonYoung reporter Michael North was spending Christmas at his boss's Connecticut home when he fell in love with Susannah McGill. There, in that idyllic retreat from the rock rhythms of downtown Manhattan, the lovers thought nothing could stand between them. Then--suddenly--there was the scarred man. It started with a story Michael told around the Christmas fireside--a ghost story of a scarred man that made Susannah hysterical with terror. She knew the scarred man all too well: He was a creature from her own nightmares. Now, it seems impossibly, this murderous figment of their imaginations has come to life. And unless Michael and Susannah can track down the reality behind their haunted dreams, he will tear them from each other forever. Because he is real. And he's after them. And he wants them dead.
Scarred Mate (Werewolves of Manhattan #3)
by A. C. KattAlpha Marc Thierry was used to the North Woods of Minnesota, so his elevation to third on the loup garou council necessitated a move to a Gramacy section of New York City. On Monday nights, his housekeeper is off and Marc doesn’t like casseroles. He orders Chinese and gets a musical voice on the line that calls to him.To his delight and surprise, the guy on the phone delivers his food and is his destined mate.Unfortunately for Marc, Colin Callahan thinks the only reason Marc could want him is biological -- he has to like his mate. Colin has a scarred face and thinks no-one could love him as he is.Can Marc convince him otherwise?
Scarred Souls: Raze & Reap
by Tillie ColeThe first two books in the Scarred Souls series, in one volume!RAZEOne man stripped of his freedom, his morals... his life. Conditioned in captivity to maim, to kill and to slaughter, prisoner 818 becomes an unrivaled and unstoppable fighter in the ring. Violence is all he knows. After years of incarceration in an underground hell, only one thought occupies his mind: revenge... bloody, slow and violent revenge. Revenge on the man who wronged him. Kisa Volkova is the only daughter of Kirill 'The Silencer' Volkov, head of the infamous 'Red' bosses of New York's Russian Bratva. Her life is protected. In reality, it's a virtual prison. Her father's savage treatment of his rivals and his lucrative and coveted underground gambling ring-The Dungeon-ensures too many enemies lurk at their door. She dreams to be set free. Kisa has known only cruelty and loss in her short life. While working for her church-the only reprieve in her constant surveillance-Kisa stumbles across a tattooed, scarred, but stunningly beautiful homeless man on the streets. Something about him stirs feelings deep within her; familiar yet impossibly forbidden desires. He doesn't talk. Doesn't communicate with anyone. He's a man beyond saving. But Kisa becomes obsessed with him. Yearns for him. Craves his touch. Needs to possess this mysterious man... ... this man they call Raze. REAP Raised as a prototype for the Georgian Bratva's obedience drug, 221 fails to think, act or live for himself; his master's perfectly-crafted killing puppet. Standing at six foot six, weighing two-hundred and fifty pounds, and unrivalled in to-the-death combat, 221 successfully secures business for, the Georgian Mafiya Boss of NYC, in the dark world of the criminal underground. Until his enemies capture him.Talia Tolstoi dreams to break from the heavy clutches of Bratva life and dreams of another life-away from the stifling leash of her Russian Bratva Boss father, from the brutality of her work at The Dungeon-her criminal family's underground death match enterprise. But when she stumbles upon her family's captive who is more monster than man, she starts to see the man underneath. A powerful, beautiful, damaged man whose heart calls to hers.
Scarred Souls: A Scarred Souls Novel (Scarred Souls Ser. #4)
by Tillie ColeThe first two books in USA Today bestselling author Tillie Cole's Scarred Souls series, in one volumeRAZEConditioned in captivity to maim and slaughter, Prisoner 818 becomes an unstoppable fighter in the ring. Violence is all he knows. After years of incarceration in an underground hell, only one thought occupies his mind: revenge on the man who wronged him.Kisa Volkova is the only daughter of Kirill 'The Silencer' Volkov, head of the infamous 'Red' bosses of New York's Russian Bratva. Her father's savage treatment of his rivals and his lucrative underground gambling ring The Dungeon ensures too many enemies lurk at their door, and she dreams of a life away from her virtual prison.One evening, Kisa stumbles upon a tattooed, scarred, but stunningly beautiful homeless man on the streets. Something about him stirs feelings deep within her; familiar yet impossibly forbidden desires. A mysterious, silent man, Kisa becomes obsessed with him, yearns for him, craves his touch . . . this man they call Raze.REAPRaised as a prototype for the Georgian Bratva's obedience drug, 221 fails to think, act or live for himself - his master's perfectly-crafted killing puppet. Standing at six foot six, weighing two-hundred and fifty pounds, and unrivalled in to-the-death combat, 221 successfully secures business for the Georgian mafiya boss of NYC, in the dark criminal underground. Until his enemies capture him.Talia Tolstaia longs to break free from the heavy clutches of Bratva life and away from the stifling leash of her Russian Bratva Boss father, and from the brutality of her work at The Dungeon. But when she meets her family's captive who is more monster than man, she starts to see the man underneath. A powerful, damaged man whose heart calls to hers . . .#ScarredSouls
Scars: A Contemporary Romance
by Dale MayerSome scars are visible…Some scars are hidden…The worst scars are buried deep inside…Robin and Sean are existing in their private worlds. Hiding in plain sight, not really living, definitely not thriving. They both need to move forward… if they can. Yet the price of success is pain as they confront issues that have plagued them for years. They’re so different, with such opposite problems. Yet they complement each other - or at least they will, if they can work through their issues and find each other.This is a story of pain and sorrow, joy and success… and... love.
Scars of Betrayal: Mistletoe Magic, Mistress At Midnight, Scars Of Betrayal (Men of Danger #3)
by Sophia JamesAn English aristocrat reunites with the irresistible woman who left him for dead in this Victorian romance.The long-kept secret . . .Cassandra Northrup had believed Nathaniel dead . . . until now. Once, she had loved him, given herself to him in the hidden depths of the snow-covered Pyrenees. But then she had betrayed him. . . .Relief at the sight of Nathaniel turns to darkest shame as Cassie sees the hate in his eyes. Years have passed and their physical scars have faded, but the pain runs deeper than ever. Yet passion can be born out of betrayal—and as desire crackles between them once more, will Cassie reveal the secret she’s long kept hidden?“Book three of James’s Men of Danger trilogy, is rife with honor, betrayal, spies, murder, love and sacrifice. It’s about estranged lovers, shattered dreams and endless guilt. Readers will enjoy the conclusion to this series with its heightened tension, authentic characters and desperate situations.” —RT Book Reviews