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Some things won't stay buried . . . at grave's end It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield's life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she's successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat's worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover's finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger. As if that... (more)

Bewitching The Dark: Book 4

The Devil To Pay (Silhouette Nocturne)

by Michele Hauf

After the devil Himself claims Ivan Drake's soul on his twenty-first birthday, the vampire phoenix has no choice but to enforce his wicked rule. But when the devil sends him to claim the Book of All Spells, the last thing Ivan expects is to square off with its gorgeous protector, the witch Dez Merevech—or to be so attracted to her. To retrieve the book might end the escalating war between the witches and the... (more)

Breakneck

by Erica Spindler

A remorseless killer. A string of innocent, clean-cut victims. Detectives M.C. Riggio and Kitt Lundgren must race against a cold-blooded predator who moves at breakneck speed in this heart-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author Erica Spindler. Hot on the heels of their last case, partners Mary Catherine (M.C.) Riggio and Kitt Lundgren, detectives in the police department's Violent Crimes Bureau... (more)

Ten Things I Hate About Me

by Randa Abdel-Fattah

"At school I'm Aussie-blonde Jamie -- one of the crowd. At home I'm Muslim Jamilah -- driven mad by my Stone Age dad. I should win an Oscar for my acting skills. But I can't keep it up for much longer..." Jamie just wants to fit in. She doesn't want to be seen as a stereotypical Muslim girl, so she does everything possible to hide that part of herself. Even if it means pushing her friends away because she's... (more)

After Dark (Harlequin Blaze)

by Wendy Etherington

Aidan Kendrick may be rich, mysterious and hot as anything, but he's also surly, brooding and deeply troubled. Not the kind of guy Sloan Caldwell can really afford to get mixed up with. She's head of the historical society, so her sole interest in the enigmatic newcomer, she keeps reminding herself, is the heritage home he's renovating on Palmer's Island. Right. He's tall, dark and gorgeous spelled with a capital... (more)

Ransom My Heart

by Meg Cabot

Mia Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia and star of Meg Cabot's insanely popular #1 New York Times bestselling Princess Diaries books, has "penned" her first historical romance novel . . . with help from Meg Cabot He's a tall, handsome knight with a secret. She's an adventurous beauty with more than a few secrets of her own. Finnula needs money for her sister's dowry, and fast. Hugo Fitzstephen, returning home... (more)

MESSENGER

by Jan Burke

Who is Tyler Hawthorne? Beneath the Caribbean Sea, a salvage diver hears an eerie voice calling to him from the wreckage of a nineteenth-century ship. In return for promised riches, the diver becomes the servant of Adrian deVille, Lord Varre, the creature who has called to him. It's a bargain the diver will come to regret. Varre enlists him in a hunt for a man named Tyler Hawthorne. Ten years later, in a canyon... (more)

Jaz Parks: Book 5

One More Bite (Jaz Parks)

by Jennifer Rardin

It's Jaz Parks. I've already smoked the guy who was the pain in the CIA's you-know-what for the past few years. But now, in the power vacuum left by the death of Edward "The Raptor" Samos , a struggle for supremacy has begun between his former allies. The CIA feels the balance must be maintained. So when an agent planted among the Weres discovers a plot to assassinate the Coven's leader, my vampire boss and I... (more)

The Steel Remains: A Land Fit for Heroes Novel

The Steel Remains: A Land Fit for Heroes Novel

by Richard K. Morgan

In just a few short years, Richard K. Morgan has vaulted to the pinnacle of the science fiction world. Now he turns his iconoclastic talents to epic fantasy, crafting a darkly violent, tautly plotted adventure sure to thrill old fans and captivate new readers. The Steel Remains is the first of a trilogy–a stunning reinvention of the fantasy genre that places Morgan in the elite company of modern mythmakers like... (more)

Tempt the Devil

by Anna Campbell

Any man in London would worship her. Yet Olivia is, quite frankly, bored of them all. Despite her many dalliances, she's never felt true passion, never longed for any lover's touch . . . until Julian, London's most notoriously wanton rake, decided to make her his mistress. From the moment he first saw her, Julian knew he must possess her. And when he discovers her greatest secret, a scandal that could ruin her... (more)

The Summoning: Book 5

Echoes In The Dark

by Robin D. Owens

The planet is dying, slowly being drained by an alien Dark, and only one last, desperate plan can save it. Deep in another dimension, a disillusioned young singer is summoned as Lladrana's last hope. Uncertain of her future, unaware of her extraordinary magical talent, Jikata will be the sixth and final outsider—Exotique—to step through a dangerous portal of prophecy and magic. Survival will require her to forge... (more)

Between the Devil and Desire

by Lorraine Heath

London's most notorious rogue—decadent, depraved, forbidden The ladies of the ton won't stop whispering about deliciously wicked Jack Dodger—once a thieving street urchin, now the wealthy owner of London's most exclusive gentleman's club. There's no pleasure he hasn't enjoyed, no debauchery the handsome scoundrel won't provide for the lords who flock to his house of carnal intrigue. London's most virtuous... (more)

Body Chemistry (Kimani Romance)

by Dara Girard

Biologist Brenda Everton has excelled in a man-s world--often at the expense of her personal life. When she receives an invitation to join the Black Stockings Society, her first impulse is to throw it away, until she starts to wonder just what kind of fun she-s been missing.... Now, donning a sequined pair of seamed black stockings, Brenda-s taking a meeting with her ex-husband, wealthy entrepreneur Dominic... (more)

Stranger

by Megan Hart

I pay strangers to sleep with me. I have my reasons…. But they're not the ones you'd expect. For starters, I'm a funeral director taking over my dad's business. Not exactly the kind of person you'd expect to fork over cash for the lust and urgency only live skin-to-skin contact can create. Looking at me, you wouldn't have a clue I carry this little secret so close it creases up like the folds of a fan. Tight.... (more)

Blonde Roots

by Bernadine Evaristo

A provocative novel that upends the history of the transatlantic slave trade, reversing and reexamining notions of savagery and civilization, as it follows a young woman’s journey to freedom. Award-winning writer Bernardine Evaristo’s novel Blonde Roots asks: What if the history of the transatlantic slave trade had been reversed and Africans had enslaved Europeans? How would that have changed the ways that... (more)

Million-Dollar Nanny (Harlequin American Romance Series)

Million-Dollar Nanny (Harlequin American Romance Series)

by Jacqueline Diamond

After being stripped of her wealth by a conniving con man, Sherry LaSalle may be down, but the suddenly broke socialite is far from out! She may not be used to having a job, but she's just landed the ideal position with sexy single dad Rafe Montoya. How hard could it be to take care of a pair of irresistible four-year-old twins? The beautiful ex-heiress is the last person Rafe expected to bond with his orphaned... (more)

Blackmailed Into A Fake Engagement (Silhouette Desire)

Blackmailed Into A Fake Engagement (Silhouette Desire)

by Leanne Banks

Years after she-d fled Hollywood, former actress Gwen McCord now faced her toughest role. Film industry big shot Luc Hudson--a man she had never met before--had announced to the world that they were engaged! What was worse, he was moving in. Forced into the charade to protect her troubled sister, Gwen was quickly swept back into Luc-s world of movie premieres and celebrity power plays. But the real danger lay in... (more)

Burning Secrets (Silhouette Romantic Suspense)

Burning Secrets (Silhouette Romantic Suspense)

by Elizabeth Sinclair

Forest ranger Jesse Kingston is more comfortable with wild things than people. But his secret pain won-t stop him from returning home to uncover the mystery behind his best friend-s fiery death. Even if it means dealing with the woman carrying his friend-s baby.... Karen Ellis has her own reason for coming to town--Jesse. Her unborn child has the right to know the truth about its father-s death, and only Jesse... (more)

Daddy By Surprise (Harlequin Superromance)

Daddy By Surprise (Harlequin Superromance)

by Debra Salonen

Kat Petroski has a weakness for swoo. That indescribable charm guys from the wilder side have. Not that falling for it has worked out for her, since she-s a twice-divorced mother of two. So she-s got an early-warning swoo alert. Then Jack Treadwell walks into her life. Between his motorcycle and his adventure-seeking attitude, Jack has all the trappings she can-t resist and should. Still, is that the real Jack?... (more)

A Voice In The Dark (Harlequin Intrigue Series)

A Voice In The Dark (Harlequin Intrigue Series)

by Jenna Ryan

No one knew what Noah Graydon looked like, but they-d all heard the rumors. How he'd been broken, even scarred, on his last case. How he never showed his face-until the day he took an overwhelming interest in one very special agent. Angel Carter would have been a serial killer's next victim if not for Noah. The rescue gave her a glimpse into his world of shadows--yet she dared to want more. To really know if the... (more)

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