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A Taste of Crimson
by Marjorie M. LiuLos Angeles is no longer the City of Angels; dark things haunt its streets-dark, restless things. Bodies have been found, and the tentative peace between humans, vampires and werewolves teeters on the brink of collapse. Keeli Maddox needs to know why. If she and her kin are to survive, she must trust a man as different from her as night from day, as tooth from claw. He's a slayer, a betrayer, an enemy. But nobility lurks in dark places, and Keeli herself is no stranger to shadow. As sure as the moon will rise, Michael was meant for her. Life is about to change. Only three things will remain: the color of blood, the hot joy of skin on skin, and the danger in . . . A Taste of Crimson.
A Taste of Dunwich
by Gandolfi Lastrucci Ceretoli Luca Paolo Bruno VicenziAn anthology of tales by four Italian wordsmiths, ranging from horror to steampunk! Codename: Spring-heeled Jack (by Uberto Cereoli) In a London ravaged by smoke, the city's own Terror is dragged into what could be his last slaughter! Scarred (by Carlo Vicenzi) Ultima, the last city, helds a yearly tournament known as the Palio to choose which Quarter of the City will rule the city for one year. This time, the Buffalo and the Molosser Quarters square off, and Buffalo Champion Stefano d'Aica has to deal with opponents both on and off the Arena! Matrioska (by Fabio Lastrucci) Who reads who? these three stories will keep you guessing where reality lies, if there is one. The Art of Subtracting (by Pietro Gandolfi) Starving artist Burt has seen his love, Rebecca, leaving him for another man. Now he lives drifting from one beer to the next. But when he is approached by a mysterious artist girl, Misty, greed will become his undoing. Also included are snippets from four full-lenght novels: Umberto Cereoli's Codex Gilgamesh, Carlo Vicenzi's Ultima - City of Quarters, Fabio Lastrucci's Babe Hardy's secret summer and Pietro Gandolfi's William Killed the Radio Star.
A Taste of Gold and Iron
by Alexandra RowlandNow an Indie Next pick! A Most Anticipated Pick for BookRiot | FanFi Addict | The Nerd Daily | io9 | We Are Bookish | Buzzfeed“A delicious tangle of romance, fealty, and dangerous politics.”—Tasha SuriThe Goblin Emperor meets "Magnificent Century" in Alexandra Rowland's A Taste of Gold and Iron, where a queer central romance unfolds in a fantasy world reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire.Kadou, the shy prince of Arasht, finds himself at odds with one of the most powerful ambassadors at court—the body-father of the queen's new child—in an altercation which results in his humiliation.To prove his loyalty to the queen, his sister, Kadou takes responsibility for the investigation of a break-in at one of their guilds, with the help of his newly appointed bodyguard, the coldly handsome Evemer, who seems to tolerate him at best. In Arasht, where princes can touch-taste precious metals with their fingers and myth runs side by side with history, counterfeiting is heresy, and the conspiracy they discover could cripple the kingdom’s financial standing and bring about its ruin.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Taste of Honey
by Christopher Hawthorne Moss B. G. Thomas G. P. Keith Edmond Manning Michael Rupured Jack Byrne John Amory Samuel Scott Preston Renae Kaye Lillian Francis J. Scott Coatsworth Tara Spears Zoe X. Rider Robert B. Mcdiarmid John GenestIn the mood to try something sweet? How about a collection of stories about bears and the special men in their lives? Guys don't have to be in their twenties, perfectly sculpted, and hairless to be hot. Bears are real men with real bodies--and that doesn't always mean a perfect six-pack or an immaculately smooth chest. With bears, it can mean more man to love. The men in this anthology are chubs, cubs, grizzlies, pandas, polar bears, and more--all looking for a connection. And beneath their burly physiques are hearts of gold. Explore the bear scene and beyond with these big, hairy guys and the men who find them irresistibly sexy. The Bear Fetish by John AmoryThe Bear Next Door by Jack ByrneThe Bear at the Bar by J. Scott CoatsworthBarefoot by Lillian FrancisJust Breathe by John GenestBear Chasing by Renae KayeGolden Bear by G.P. KeithHunting Bear: A Fairy Tale with a Very Hairy Ending by Edmond ManningThe Do-It-Yourself Guide to Getting Over Yourself by Robert B. McDiarmidTruck Stop by Christopher Hawthorne MossBanyan Court by Samuel Scott PrestonAmped by Zoe X. RiderThe Bear King of Snowbird Mountain by Michael RupuredLife's Tiny Surprises by Tara Spears
A Taste of Honey
by Kai Ashante WilsonLong after the Towers left the world but before the dragons came to Daluça, the emperor brought his delegation of gods and diplomats to Olorum. As the royalty negotiates over trade routes and public services, the divinity seeks arcane assistance among the local gods. Aqib bgm Sadiqi, fourth-cousin to the royal family and son of the Master of Beasts, has more mortal and pressing concerns. His heart has been captured for the first time by a handsome Daluçan soldier named Lucrio. In defiance of Saintly Canon, gossiping servants, and the furious disapproval of his father and brother, Aqib finds himself swept up in a whirlwind gay romance. But neither Aqib nor Lucrio know whether their love can survive all the hardships the world has to throw at them.A Taste of Honey is a new novella in the world of Kai Ashante Wilson's The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Taste of Ice
by Hanna MartineThere is an untapped world of magic that any man would covet... Five years ago, Xavier escaped from the Ofarian Plant. Today he calls a Colorado mountain town home. It's there he buries himself in his work, swearing off magic and relationships--until a woman threatens every promise he's made to himself. Cat has always known she is different. Water speaks to her on an uncanny level, and she channels this gift into beautiful painted waterscapes. Now, a gallery is debuting her work in Colorado--and it'll reveal far more about her than she imagined. The spark between Cat and Xavier is enough to throw both of them off balance. Every tantalizing moment sends them dangerously close to a rising flood of desire. Dangerous because Xavier comes to suspect that Cat is an Ofarian--his people's enemy. But they're both about to discover a far greater, more malicious power at play...
A Taste of Midnight (Midnight Breed #13)
by Lara AdrianIn this spellbinding eBook novella of otherworldly desire, a woman whose destiny was born from a blood kiss discover that second chances do come... even for immortals.A shimmering holiday gala lights up an ancient castle in the Scottish Highlands, but beautiful widowed Breedmate Danika MacConn feels alone in the crowd. Even, among the friends and festivity of the Darkhaven celebration, she can't forget her lost love, a fallen warrior of the Order. Her brief return to her mate's homeland has become treacherous after rejecting the advances of a dangerous Edinburgh crime boss with a taste for blood sport. As Danika seeks to expose the vampire and his dark trade , she discovers an unexpected ally in his forbidding, enigmatic henchman, Brannoc, a man who exudes heat, danger, and dark menace...
A Taste of the Forbidden (Buenos Aires Nights #1)
by Carole MortimerAn Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance AuthorOn her boss's orders…For her entire life, pastry-chef Grace Blake has been the pinnacle of politeness. Yet less than a day into the contract with her enigmatic Argentinean boss, Cesar Navarro, all of her good manners—and her good sense!—have flown out of the window.Cesar's got his sexy little spitfire of a chef right where he wants her—in his penthouse, at his command! He knows his staff should be off-limits, but Grace has tantalized his jaded palate, and Cesar finds himself ordering something new from the menu—a taste of the forbidden….
A Taylor Madison Mystery Buyer's Remorse: Buyer's Remorse (A Taylor Madison Mystery #3)
by Elizabeth DearlTaylor Madison charges to the rescue when her friend gets a steal of a deal as she buys a house at auction. Stealthy footsteps and a mournful ghost soon convince them that the deal is too good to be true. n elusive armadillo haunts the garden, a curious ferret romps through the house, and Taylor learns that it's not easy to trot on tiptoe. Her significant other, Sheriff Cal nails the situation in a flash: 'Y'all are goin' a tad nutso, here."
A Taylor Madison Mystery Diamondback: Diamondback (A Taylor Madison Mystery #1)
by Elizabeth DearlWhen novelist Taylor Madison discovers a mysterious letter among her late mother's effects, she heads for West Texas in search of her father's identity. But small, sleepy towns don't appreciate rude awakenings and Taylor soon finds herself up to her neck in rattlesnakes and long-kept secrets--a deadly combination.
A Taylor Madison Mystery Twice Dead: Twice Dead (A Taylor Madison Mystery #2)
by Elizabeth DearlMore than thirty years ago, a minister named Ralph Posey absconded with the church funds, abandoning his wife and daughter. At least, that's what everyone in Perdue thought, until a startling discovery makes it obvious that he never left town at all - he was murdered, and all evidence implicates his wife as the killer. Bonita Posey admittedly detested her husband, but she denies taking his life. Can Taylor uncover the truth in time to keep her octogenarian friend out of prison?
A Taylor Madison Mystery Triple Threat: Triple Threat (A Taylor Madison Mystery #4)
by Elizabeth DearlTriplets, a tornado, and twisted lies add up to trouble for Taylor Madison as Perdue's townfolk gather for Hank Barton's funeral. Why do the three identical sisters dislike each other so much? Why did Hank put such an odd codicil in his will? Throw in a swaggering new deputy, a citizen's police academy, and an amateur tornado hunter, and Taylor finds herself longing for the comparative peace of big city life!
A Tear in the Ocean
by Yuko Shimizu H. M. BouwmanThis stunning middle grade historical fantasy adventure is a companion to the critically acclaimed A Crack in the Sea.Putnam, the future king of Raftworld, wants more than anything to prove himself. When the water in the Second World starts to become salty and his father won't do anything about it, Putnam sees his chance. He steals a boat and sneaks off toward the source of the salty water. He doesn't know he has a stowaway onboard, an island girl named Artie. Artie isn't trying to save the world, she's just trying to save herself. On the run from an abusive stepfather, Artie just wants a place to call home. Putnam isn't the partner she would have chosen, but as the two face uncertainty and danger in their shared adventure, an extraordinary friendship forms. Meanwhile, more than a hundred years in the past, Rayel is also on the run from Raftworld, escaping an arranged marriage she discovers is really a plot to kill her father. She'd planned to be gone just long enough to foil the plot, but once at sea and sailing ever southward, Rayel discovers she has an astonishing magical power that leads her to a new home and a sadness so deep it infects the world. Told in alternating perspectives with Putnam and Artie traveling further and further into the uncharted southern sea--and Rayel, the key to the saltwater mystery, sailing the same sea in her own time--Putnam and Artie must put aside their differences and figure out why the sea is salty before it's too late.
A Telling of Stars: First Edition
by Caitlin SweetThis tale of love, grief, and a young woman’s quest for vengeance offers “a re-envisioning of the fantasy genre rich in imagination” (Quill & Quire). An Aurora Award Finalist and Locus Award Nominee for Best First Novel At eighteen, Jaele’s life is shattered when her family is murdered by a band of Raiders, members of a long-accursed race. Overwhelmed by rage and grief, alone for the first time in her life, and fueled by childhood myths of a warrior queen, Jaele sets out on an epic quest for vengeance. Her journey takes Jaele through a kaleidoscope of cultures, some compassionate, some fierce, all remarkably fantastic yet potently real. As she makes her difficult way, Jaele sheds her innocence, but none of her experiences can prepare her for her ultimate confrontation with her enemy. “While still working within the genre parameters of standard fantasy, Sweet has created something unique; a thoughtful, meditative, distinctly feminine fantasy novel, a rich fever-dream of a book.” —Quill & Quire
A Tempest of Tea (Blood and Tea)
by Hafsah Faizal*An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller*"Brewed to perfection.” —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine RivalsNow available in a deluxe paperback edition with gorgeous stenciled edges, Hafsah Faizal's deliciously propulsive vampire-fantasy teems with slow burn romance, found family, and revenge, led by an orphan girl willing to do whatever it takes to save her self-made kingdom.On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by night, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely deal with an alluring adversary to save it—she can’t do the job alone.Calling on some of the city’s most skilled outcasts, Arthie hatches a plan to infiltrate the sinister, glittering vampire society known as the Athereum. But not everyone in her ragtag crew is on her side, and as the truth behind the heist unfolds, Arthie finds herself in the midst of a conspiracy that will threaten the world as she knows it. Dark, action-packed, and swoonworthy, this is Hafsah Faizal better than ever.VAMPIRES AND VENGENANCE ARE BREWING...
A Temptation of Angels
by Michelle ZinkEven angels make mistakes in this page-turning epic romance When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization called the Dictata controls the balance of good and evil. Helen learns that she is one of three remaining angelic descendants charged with protecting the world's past, present, and future. Unbeknownst to her, she has been trained her whole life to accept this responsibility. Now, as she finds herself torn between the angelic brothers protecting her and the devastatingly handsome childhood friend who wants to destroy her, she must prepare to be brave, to be hunted, and above all to be strong, because temptation will be hard to resist, even for an angel. Michelle Zink masterfully weaves historical fantasy with paranormal romance to create a gripping tale of love and betrayal. .
A Tender Curiosity
by Charlie CochetTake a journey into the past and meet the men who laughed, lived, and loved in a bygone era. This collection includes three short but sweet tales of infatuation, adventure, humor, and even a dash of the paranormal. When Love Walked In Private investigator Bruce Shannon’s cases of missing persons and infidelity don’t inspire warm feelings around Valentine’s Day. Luckily Bruce is quite happy with only his cat for companionship—until handsome Jace Scarret wanders off the street and into Bruce’s life. In His Corner Former world heavyweight boxing champion Jessie “the Demon” Dalton needs a cornerman, and Eli jumps at the chance, hoping for answers about why Jessie broke his heart years ago. It soon becomes clear that Jessie needs Eli in his corner—and in his life. Now all Eli has to do is convince Jessie. Believe Me, Beloved Robert Bradley dreams of singing on the radio, and when he attends the masked ball of handsome station owner Gabriel Chase, Robert has no idea his dream is about to take an unexpected paranormal turn.
A Terra Santa: Uma aventura de Helena Brandywine (Helena Brandywine #7)
by Greg AlldredgeCaminho da Alma. A busca por Lágrimas do Dragão continua; Helena seguiu o caminho dos Cruzados para a Terra Santa. Os cavaleiros de antigamente deixaram alguma coisa escondida na última fortaleza em Acre? Aliados alemães dos turcos tomaram a antiga cidade. Navios de guerra guardam a costa. Uma criatura mortal assombra as catacumbas, sugando toda vida humana. Helena encontrará o que ela busca n'A Terra Santa?
A Terra do Sempre Está Morta
by Tony Bertauski Pedro Henrique LealSeis garotas adolescentes acordam sem memórias. Uma delas está em uma mansão de tijolos, seus cabelos loiros tão brilhantes quanto seus sapatos. As outras estão em uma cabana, com seus nomes etiquetados no interior de suas calças. Suas cabeças, raspadas. Talhos marcam a parede da cabana, como se alguém estivesse contando. Centenas deles. Ao seu redor, mata selvagem e uma adulta morta. As garotas encontram seu corpo apodrecendo em algum lugar em meio as árvores. Conforme as semanas passam, elas se unem para sobreviver ao frio, questionando onde estão e como foram parar lá. E por quê. Quando um velho chega acompanhado de um adolescente, as garotas aprendem a respeito de uma ilha longínqua chamada Terra do Sempre, onde os sonhos se tornam realidade e tudo é possível. Mas a Terra do Sempre está morta. Para fugir da vastidão selvagem, terão de compreender onde estão. E mais importante, quem elas são.
A Terrible Beauty
by Nancy BakerA fairy tale with bite—vampire-style. “Don’t hold your breath waiting for Disney to film this very adult and erotic version of Beauty and the Beast.” —Winnipeg Free Press “Will you give me your blood to drink, though you die of it?” In an unexpected twist on a fairy tale, an artist goes into the wilderness to fulfill his father’s debt and finds himself the prisoner of a dangerously beautiful inhuman monster. “A Terrible Beauty is modern Canadian Gothic . . . Nancy Baker shows her mastery of the form—the mysterious letter, the journey into the wilderness, the shadows that hide from the flickering firelight—and her real affection for a good ol’ fashioned vampire yarn.” —The Telegraph Journal (Saint John) “Baker’s narrative is seductive and compelling. Like Rice, she transcends the horror genre.” —Province Showcase (Vancouver) “A polished and enchanting tale . . . It is, in a word, breathtaking.” —Ottawa Citizen “Baker’s prose is lush and sensual . . . she has a real gift for making the fantastic seem plausible and investing the mundane with eerie significance.” —Toronto Sun “A very interesting and unique take on Beauty and the Beast.” —SFFP Romance
A Terrible Fall of Angels (A Zaniel Havelock Novel #1)
by Laurell K. HamiltonAngels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand new series by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock, a man with the special ability to communicate directly with angels. A former trained Angel speaker, he devoted his life to serving both the celestial beings and his fellow humans with his gift, but a terrible betrayal compelled him to leave that life behind. Now he&’s a cop who is still working on the side of angels. But where there are angels, there are also demons. There&’s no question that there&’s evil at work when he&’s called in to examine the murder scene of a college student—but is it just the evil that one human being can do to another, or is it something more? When demonic possession is a possibility, even angelic protection can only go so far. The race is on to stop a killer before he finds his next victim, as Zaniel is forced to confront his own very personal demons, and the past he never truly left behind. The first in a new series from the author of the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series.
A Terrible Fall of Angels (Angels)
by Laurell K. Hamilton'Wow! [This book] has it all - a terrific new character, devious twists, plenty of action and one hell of an ending' JONATHAN MABERRY, New York Times bestselling author of Ink and RageAngels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand-new series by the internationally bestselling author of the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series.Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock. A man who can talk to angels. As an Angel Speaker, Zaniel once used his special gift to serve both the celestial beings and his fellow humans. But a terrible betrayal forced him to abandon that life. Now he's a cop working in the City of Angels.But where angels walk among us, so do demons. And there's no question that there's evil at work when Zaniel is called to the murder scene of a college student. But is this just evil that one human being can do to another, or something more? When demonic possession is a possibility, even angelic protection can only go so far. The race is on to stop the killer before he finds his next victim. But Zaniel is facing his own very personal demons, and the past he never truly left behind...
A Terrible Fall of Angels (Angels)
by Laurell K. Hamilton'Wow! [This audiobook] has it all - a terrific new character, devious twists, plenty of action and one hell of an ending' JONATHAN MABERRY, New York Times bestselling author of Ink and RageAngels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand-new series by the internationally bestselling author of the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series.Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock. A man who can talk to angels. As an Angel Speaker, Zaniel once used his special gift to serve both the celestial beings and his fellow humans. But a terrible betrayal forced him to abandon that life. Now he's a cop working in the City of Angels.But where angels walk among us, so do demons. And there's no question that there's evil at work when Zaniel is called to the murder scene of a college student. But is this just evil that one human being can do to another, or something more? When demonic possession is a possibility, even angelic protection can only go so far. The race is on to stop the killer before he finds his next victim. But Zaniel is facing his own very personal demons, and the past he never truly left behind...(P) 2021 Penguin Audio
A Test of Good and Evil (Citadel 7 #3)
by Yuan JurThe concluding volume of Citadel 7’s opening trilogy keeps the heroes in a pressure-cooker even as the existence of the Superverse hangs in the balance. Ben’s life and understanding of reality have been changed forever. Now the ante has been upped again. Uniss has been kidnapped and Dogg’s life is at risk as the Scarzen-Flaxon race war rages on. Underneath it all, something even more sinister is at work, and Ben discovers that he is somehow the key to either victory or oblivion for the entire Superverse.
A Texas Christmas Wish
by Jolene NavarroA Healing SeasonKarly Kalakona’s new nursing job is the perfect Christmas gift she and her son needed for their future. The single mom just never counted on dealing with not only a stubborn patient, but also with his prodigal son. After years away, pilot Tyler Childress is only a temporary traveler to the Texas ranch he’s spent his life escaping. But the chemistry he shares with his father’s nurse is undeniable—and has him thinking of sticking around past the holiday season. Can Tyler learn to trust the woman whose caring ways are bringing his father back to life…and who might just be the partner his wandering heart can find a home with?