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Just This Once (The Wedding Date #3)
by Mira Lyn KellyHe can't have her. So he moves in with her... What could possibly go wrong?As heir to a chain of luxury hotels, Sean Wyse III always gets what he wants. So when he sees a freeloading roommate taking advantage of his spunky best friend, Molly Brandt, he doesn't hesitate to step in. He kicks out the roommate...and moves himself in. Molly loves quality time with Sean, but spending nights with him one wall away threatens to wake the crush she thought she'd gotten over. A crush Sean knows nothing about, which might be a problem...considering how hard Sean's been working never to think of Molly that way.The Wedding Date series: May the Best Man Win (Book 1) The Wedding Date Bargain (Book 2) Just this Once (Book 3)The Decoy Date (Book 4)What People Are Saying About Mira Lyn Kelly: "This page-turner has it all: fantastic characters, witty banter, and sizzling chemistry. I absolutely loved it!"—GINA L. MAXWELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Playboys in Love series, for May the Best Man Win "Outstanding... Kelly proves that she's an author to watch."—Kirkus Reviews for May the Best Man Win"The perfect balance between sweet and sexy."—RT Book Reviews for The Wedding Date Bargain, 4 Stars
May the Best Man Win
by Mira Lyn KellyFour friends. Each a Best Man at a wedding. One chance to get it right. Jase Foster can't believe his bad luck. He's been paired with the she-devil herself for his best friend's wedding: Emily Klein of the miles-long legs and killer smile. She may be sin in a bridesmaid dress, but there's no way he's falling for her again. They can barely stand each other, but given how many of their friends are getting married, they'll just have to play nice-at least when they're in company. Once they're alone, more than just gloves come off as Jase and Emily discover their chemistry is combustible, and there may be something to this enemies to lovers thing after all...
Never Stay Past Midnight
by Mira Lyn Kelly"You are so wrong for me."Levi had to agree-he was. He was leaving Chicago in a few short weeks. He didn't do commitment-ever. But everything about this night, this girl, was so good. So right. Until at 11:59 p.m. she got out of his bed, got dressed and left!What had he done? Things had hardly started and she was off! Yet he was bored with simpering women he couldn't get rid of. Elise was a breath of fresh air. How was he going to find her...and get her back in his bed-for the whole night this time? It seemed Mr. Levi-and-Leave-Them might have found the one woman to leave him begging for more....
Now and Then: A Dare to Love Novel (Dare to Love #3)
by Mira Lyn KellyBrynn Ahearn is gorgeous, fun, and not just a sports nut but an NBA camera woman whose work takes her all over the country. In other words, she's a walking male fantasy--or at least, she would be if she weren't so busy keeping the guys at bay. The fact is, with Brynn's con-man father fresh out of jail and back in her life, dating is just too risky. Haunted by memories of her past, she couldn't ask any man to gamble with his life for love--even one as addictive as Ford Meyers. Ford can't believe his luck when he walks into a bar in Chicago's Wicker Park and gets an eyeful of Brynn, the one that got away. After the gorgeous redhead blew him off in college, Ford got on with his life and made his fortune as a bestselling game designer, but he's never found a woman who compared to Brynn. No stranger to success, Ford is used to getting what he wants--and after a scorching stolen kiss, what he wants is a second shot with his first love. To get it, he just has to convince her that he's man enough to take on the past she can't leave behind.
Once is Never Enough
by Mira Lyn KellyShe's going to do this. She's really going to do this! Nichole Daniels has had her share of heartbreak. Two broken engagements and a single bed are proof of that. But when a blue-eyed stranger offers her a taste of her every nighttime fantasy, she's considering putting an end to her dry spell! Garrett Carter's reputation as a ladies' man...? Absolutely right. A danger to her mental health...? Definitely. The man for her...? Not on your life. Nichole has no intention of getting involved with a man known to be able to whisper almost any woman into bed! But something tells her that, when it comes to Garrett, one night will never be enough....
The S Before Ex
by Mira Lyn KellyThere's one thing even the tabloid hounds haven't managed to dig up about celebrity Ryan Brady: he is married! He may be one of America's most desirable men, but his secret wife has just filed for divorce. Since their separation six years ago, Claire has turned her life upside down: new business, new friends, new life. But when she sees Ryan to hash out a settlement, her body tells her one thing hasn't changed-he's still the only man who really does it for her. With all other guys guaranteed to be totally meh, she's in last-chance saloon: it's either an X-rated fling with her ex, or straight to chastitybelts. com!
Touch & Go
by Mira Lyn KellyUSA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly cranks up the heat for two lifelong friends whose most secret longings come true in every delectable way. Vivacious and successful, Ava Meyers is living her dream life, except for one thing: Ever since childhood, she's been in love with her best friend . . . and she's never admitted it. Back then, Sam Farrow was a damaged young man with a tough past. Now he's supremely confident, super-sexy, and totally untouchable--until the night when Sam pretends to be Ava's boyfriend to save her from some unwanted attention. In a moment of weakness, Ava finds out that a decades-long friendship is no match for blistering sexual chemistry. After years of denying his own feelings, Sam finds that one amazing night with Ava isn't enough to chase away all the pent-up fantasies. So he proposes they spend a few weeks driving each other wild, exhausting their every desire, and then return to their perfect platonic relationship like nothing ever happened. But Sam's plan has one fatal flaw: the part where they give each other up. Because the more they let go of their inhibitions, the more they're tempted to never go back.Praise for Touch & Go "Mira Lyn Kelly's writing always sparkles, and she's at her absolute best in this sexy friends-to-lovers novel. I read it all in one sitting."--USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne "Sexy and with a truly fresh voice, Touch & Go is one you don't want to miss."--Tina Leonard, USA Today bestselling author of Last of the Red-Hot Cowboys "Mira Lyn Kelly holds nothing back in this unique friends-to-lovers story that's emotionally super-charged, seriously sexy, and full of naughty fun. Touch & Go is a must read!"--Award-winning author Tracy March"I enjoyed my time with Sam and Ava, and I'll be back for the next one."--Heroes and Heartbreakers "Touch & Go is a quick, hot and clever book that any romance junkie will enjoy! If you love the friend to lovers trope as I do, you will not be disappointed in Sam and Ava!"--The Blushing Reader "This book did not disappoint. It was funny and intensely hot. I loved their chemistry."--The Racy Lit Reader (five stars) "Touch & Go is a sexy, humorous romance. I enjoyed it."--Reader Girls Blog "An extremely enjoyable feel-good book with plenty of hot stuff thrown in."--Smut Book Junkie "This book was just what I was in the mood for. I knew it would be sexy, sweet, and make my heart happy by the end. I love friends to lovers stories and this was done perfectly."--The Book Hookup "Heartfelt confessions, laughably inappropriate pet names, humor, heart, heat and a journey as their relationship redefines itself: This is a wonderful story."--I Am, Indeed "This book was fantastic, one of my absolute favorite friends to lover romances."--Love Between the Sheets Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Truth or Dare: A Dare to Love Novel (Dare to Love #1)
by Mira Lyn KellyIn a deliciously sexy twist on the classic game, USA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly proves that when playing truth or dare--always choose dare. After her one attempt at commitment ends in the worst kind of betrayal, Maggie Lawson vows that the only people she'll love 'til death do they part will be her friends. Unfortunately that means Maggie letting her bestie rope her into a year-long dating dare: score a new date each month or pay a penalty. Seems doable--until Maggie's date stands her up, leaving only one option: the sexy stud who just moved in upstairs. The problem? He and Maggie can't stop fighting--and that's just the beginning. His name is Tyler Wells and the last thing he needs is his neighbor distracting him with her girl-next-door smile and sharp tongue. Tyler's in Chicago for one reason: to woo back his selfish ex in order to reclaim the child he once thought was his--and that means keeping Maggie out of his bed. A tall order, since Maggie has become a bigger temptation than he ever expected to face. But before they can even consider leaving the past behind, Maggie and Tyler must accept a brand-new dare: real, forever love.Praise for Truth or Dare "It's clear from the beginning that all the snark between Tyler and Maggie is masking a powerful attraction that they both wish to ignore. Every time they resist just makes every time they give in that much hotter (and sweeter)."--Library Journal"Truth or Dare is a sexy, heartfelt story about hard choices, sweet temptation, and forever love!"--USA Today bestselling author Tina Wainscott"I so enjoyed this book! Incredible tension, a great cast of characters--undoubtedly all ready for their books--some very funny moments and lines ('Friends don't let friends take their wine home in a baggie'!) and some really gooey emotional conflict."--Molly O'Keefe, author of Indecent Proposal"Delicious tension, raw emotion, and plenty of heat make Truth or Dare a sexy, witty read."--Elisabeth Barrett, author of the Star Harbor series "Mira Lynn Kelly is a master storyteller, and she proved it again here. She crafted unforgettable characters that wormed their way into the reader's heart. You could never go wrong reading one of her books!"--The Romance Reviews"A sweet and witty romance. I'm looking forward to the second book in the Dare to Love series, Touch & Go."--Love Between the Sheets "Truth or Dare set its tone in the beginning, showed us how it was going to accomplish all of it, and delivered on all its promises magnificently. . . . A perfect light read (with loads of steamy scenes included)."--Sleepless Romantics "I enjoyed this novel immensely, and I want to read the other books in the series. Mira Lyn Kelly is a new favorite with this novel alone. . . . I rated this book an easy five stars, with absolutely no doubt in my mind. I can't state enough that this book is amazing, and I can't wait for the next one."--A Million Pages, A Million Worlds "I absolutely loved this book. And I'm champing at the bit [to see] Ava and Sam's story in Touch & Go!"--Smitten by Books Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Waking Up Married
by Mira Lyn KellyFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly comes WAKING UP MARRIED, a free book in Harlequin's brand-new contemporary romance collection-Harlequin KISS.Her first thought: "Who are you?"It's the morning after her cousin's bachelorette party in Vegas and Megan Scott wakes up with the mother of all hangovers. Even worse, she's in a stranger's penthouse having woken up with something else as well-a funny, arrogant, sexy...husband!Up until now, finding even a boyfriend had seemed impossible-been there, got the broken heart, sworn off men for good. Then a few martinis with Carter...no, Connor Reed and she's gone from first meet to marriage in one night!Megan wants a lawyer. But Connor's shocking bombshell?"I don't want a divorce."If you loved WAKING UP MARRIED, be sure to catch four fun, flirty and sensual Harlequin KISS titles available every month starting February 2013!
Waking Up Pregnant: Waking Up Pregnant The Best Mistake Of Her Life
by Mira Lyn KellyThe night that changed everything!Waitress Darcy Penn is the smart, sensible type-flirting with the extremely cute guy in the bar just isn't her usual style. As for ending up in his hotel room? Definitely not! Sneaking out while he's in the bathroom to avoid the post-sex awkwardness? Much more like it....If Darcy had stuck around, Jeff Norton could have told her about their "epic latex fail." So he shouldn't be quite so shocked when months later, Darcy turns up at his classy L.A. office and throws up in his wastepaper basket. She's got a bad case of morning sickness, and she's here to find out what he's going to do about it!
The Wedding Date Bargain
by Mira Lyn KellyWhen Sarah Cole finds herself in Chicago with two months to kill before her New York promotion goes through, she decides it's time to take care of a few things—like the inconvenient issue of her virginity. Sarah knows the right guy for the job too: Max, the notorious lady's man she's been crushing on since college.Max Brandt is all for a fling, just not with Sarah. She's way too good for him. He walked away from her once, but it wasn't easy.Things are different now, and the plan is so simple. There's no way either of them would do something as silly as fall in love...
That Wild Night
by Mira Lyn Kelly Aimee CarsonTwo fun, sexy stories in one volume for the first time! What happens when one really wild night has unexpected consequences?Waking Up Pregnant by Mira Lyn KellyDarcy Penn is the sensible type-flirting with the cute guy in the bar isn't her usual style. As for ending up in his hotel room? Definitely not! Sneaking out to avoid the post-sex awkwardness? Much more like it... Only their night together results in more than just a walk of shame....The Best Mistake of Her Life by Aimee CarsonKate's high school reunion is looming. She can't miss it, but no way is she going solo! She turns to hotshot stuntman Memphis James for help, even if he's a living reminder of her biggest secret. Except Kate's not sure what to do with the still sizzling chemistry-run in the opposite direction, or fall into the wildest fling of her life!
Midnight in Your Arms
by Morgan KellyFor fans of Downton Abbey and readers of Jude Deveraux and Teresa Medeiros comes a brand-new tale of a love that dares to defy time itself . . . When psychic Laura Dearborn inherits Stonecross Hall in 1926, she has no idea she's inheriting a love story too--one that she's lived again and again. But as Alaric Storm III, the handsome owner of the mansion from sixty years earlier, starts to haunt her waking dreams, Laura discovers her heart's true home has always been within Stonecross's walls. Tormented by memories of war, Alaric Storm III is used to spirits--just not ones from the future. Set on fire by Laura's ghostly affections, Alaric is forced to choose: follow his heart and grasp Laura's hand through time, or surrender to the call of duty and live without love. As All Hallows' Eve draws near, Alaric and Laura must find a way to hold on to each other forever--or risk repeating their tragic romance until the end of time.
Ginny Blue's Boyfriends
by Nancy KellyThe One That Got Away. . . It starts the morning that L.A. film production manager Virginia "Ginny" Bluebell wakes up with her boyfriend Nate's arm draped around her and realizes that the warning bells she's ignored for months have become a deafening siren. Ginny knows that Nate is not the man for her. Turns out, Nate knows it too, and moves out before Ginny can deliver her well-practiced "maybe this isn't working" speech. Or The One And Only? Newly single and not-so-newly confused about what went wrong this time, Ginny sets out to reconnect with old boyfriends in an attempt to avoid repeating past mistakes. Don the Devout, Hairy Larry, Mr. Famous Actor, Jackson Wright. . .well, Jackson doesn't really count, being more of a longtime friend than an official ex. And yet the deeper Ginny delves into the Ex-Files, the clearer it becomes that Jackson does count. A lot. In fact, on a path designed to help her find the perfect relationship, Ginny is starting to wonder if it's been hiding in plain sight all along. . .
The Little Vineyard in Provence: A warm, escapist read for 2021
by Ruth KellyDreaming of your next holiday? Let Ruth Kelly transport you away to the sunny climes of Provence. Ava needs to escape.Stuck in a dead-end job, her husband Mark has left her with a mountain of debt and no clue as to when he'll be back. When she receives the news that her grandfather has passed away, Ava is shocked to learn he has left his entire vineyard, Chateau Saint Clair, to her.Fresh coffee and croissants for breakfast, a glass of red with the handsome local waiter Jacques; Ava starts to feel quite at home. But it would be madness to walk away from her marriage, to take a chance on a place she fell for as a child - wouldn't it?Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Veronica Henry will want to join Ava for a glass of wine as the sun sets on the terrace at Chateau Saint Clair.
A Kink in Her Tails
by Sahara KellyFour sets of lovers, four different stories. On the fourth floor of a quiet apartment building, Fate, in the guise of a handsome man, is about to deliver an unusual item to an unsuspecting woman. Upstairs, in 6C, a married couple is in a rut-it seems they both need a good kick to get out of it. Or is there some other form of punishment that would do the trick? In her seventh floor studio, a divorced photographer has to learn that age is strictly a calendar thing. Her teacher is younger, harder, and more determined than she could ever imagine. And in the penthouse, a lonely man with the world at his fingertips and nothing but memories of passionate games once played. Can he recapture what he lost so long ago? And at what price? These four tales share a twist, a sting of passion, a spicy flavor all their own. And it's not vanilla...
Madam Charlie
by Sahara KellyA young woman inherits an interesting London house, Number 14 Beaulieu Crescent. Nothing unusual in that, you might say. And ordinarily you'd be right. But this time the "house" is actually a high-class brothel, and the young woman has a secret identity of her own that she must never reveal. Especially not to the man who brings her body to life, stirs her senses like no other, and who has begun his own campaign to unlock the mystery that is "Madam Charlie". If you enjoy historical novels but want more sizzle in the sex then don't miss MADAM CHARLIE. Sensual Romance
The Big Scoop
by Sandra KellySally Darville's Fabulous Plan For Saving the Town:1) Treat taste buds with new flavors of ice cream. It makes people happy; it makes for news; both of which mean more publicity.2) Invite award-winning journalist Jack Gold to visit.3) Ignore his bad temper, his impatient ways, the fact that he's a hottie.... Focus on his mind, not his...oh, that body...4) Enlist friends and family to keep Jack from leaving until he gets the story. And only the story!5) Do not seduce Jack. (After all, the man's going to leave you for the next big scoop.)Most Important: Don't tempt yourself with just a lick...or you might lose everything...
Suiteheart of a Deal & My Place or Yours?
by Sandra Kelly Wendy EtheringtonSuiteheart of a Deal by Sandra Kelly Grab a cup and sit a spellRainey Miller's dream has just turned into a nightmare! Instead of inheriting the Honeymoon Haven, she's co-owner with Beck Mahoney-town masseur and local heartthrob. But even this hotel manager extraordinaire can't say no to Beck when he proposes they marry to cash in on his trust fund that'll save the inn. After which, it'll be strictly business between Beck and Rainey...well, okay, maybe not!My Place or Yours? by Wendy Etherington She's a fixer-upperRebecca Parsons is finally ditching her kooky hometown and heading to New York to find herself, but first she has to sell her eccentric Victorian house. But who'd want to buy that money pit? For some unfathomable reason, gorgeous Alex Carlisle would! Now, if only Rebecca can hide the repair nightmares that begin to plague the house-and resist Alex's devastating charm-she just might be able to close the deal...
All I Want for Christmas is a Dragon: A Story in the World of Sam Quinn (A Story in the World of Sam Quinn #1)
by Seana KellyWelcome back to The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar. You’re probably looking for Sam, werewolf, book nerd, and seer of ghosts. She’s great but off with her new husband in England, hunting down that nutter who’s been stalking Clive since the Middle Ages. With Sam away, it’s my time to shine. Somebody hand me a mic and hit me with a blue spot. Kidding. We’ve met before but let me formally introduce myself. I’m Owen Wong, Sam’s right-hand man and head wicche in charge. George, my gorgeous dragon-shifter boyfriend, and I are planning a nice, calm, battle-free Christmas. Granted, George’s family doesn’t seem too excited about our relationship, but I doubt they’d actually attack me. All bets are off, though, on his grandmother, the matriarch of the dragon clan. I’m pretty sure the only thing she wants for Christmas is me gone.I have to admit, I’m a little worried. George has been distant lately and he says we need to talk. I know what ‘need to talk’ means and I’m not having it. He says he needs to explain something about his childhood, about his family. He looks so damn sad, he’s breaking my heart. No matter what it is, though, we’re not walking away. Whatever the burden, I’ll help him carry it. We deserve that calm, peaceful holiday and I’m going to fight like hell to see we get it.***This short story was initially shared in Seana’s newsletter “TALES FROM THE BOOK NERD” for FREE as a holiday treat for subscribers and also later included as a bonus story in the original release of THE HOB AND HOUND PUB, Sam Quinn Book Four.***
The Banshee & the Blade (A Story in the World of Sam Quinn #2)
by Seana KellyHalf-demon Dave is searching for his banshee girlfriend Maggie. The two men who knew where she was being held have both died quite horribly. With information from a certain sea wicche and a priceless weapon from his father, Dave begins a quest to a forgotten castle with far too many secrets.
Bewicched: The Sea Wicche Chronicles (The Sea Wicche Chronicles #1)
by Seana KellyBewicched: The Sea Wicche Chronicles:We here at The Sea Wicche cater to your art-collecting, muffin-eating, tea-drinking, and potion-peddling needs. Palmistry and Tarot sessions are available upon request and by appointment. Our store hours vary and rely completely on Arwyn—the owner—getting her butt out of bed.I’m Arwyn Cassandra Corey, the sea wicche, or the wicche who lives by the sea. It requires a lot more work than I’d anticipated to remodel an abandoned cannery and turn it into an art gallery & tea bar. It’s coming along, though, especially with the help of a new werewolf who’s joined the construction crew. He does beautiful work. His sexy, growly, bearded presence is very hard to ignore, but I’m trying. I’m not sure how such a laid-back guy got the local Alpha and his pack threatening to hunt him down and tear him apart, but we all have our secrets. And because I don’t want to know his—or yours for that matter—I wear these gloves. Clairvoyance makes the simplest things the absolute worst. Trust me. Or don’t. Totally up to you.Did I mention my mother and grandmother are pressuring me to assume my rightful place on the Corey Council? That’s a kind of governing triad for our ancient magical family, one that has more than its fair share of black magic practitioners. And yes, before you ask, people have killed to be on the council—one psychotic sorceress aunt comes to mind—but I have no interest in the power or politics that come with the position. I’d rather stick to my art and, in the words of my favorite sea wicche, help poor unfortunate souls. (Good luck trying to get that song out of your head now.)"This story hits all the right beats for a paranormal romance, and the complicating factors make the prospect of future books enticing.” ~Booklife Reviews EDITORS PICK, by Publisher’s Weekly Content Warning: Bewicched: The Sea Wicche Chronicles is a contemporary fantasy novel with suspense elements about a clairvoyant witch who, among other things, helps detectives hunt a fledgling serial killer. While there are light, funny, romantic moments, there are also dark ones that may be disturbing for some readers. Warning for: death of/harm to a child, violence toward animals, visions that include graphic or explicit violence.
Biergarten of the Damned (Sam Quinn #5)
by Seana KellyI’m Sam, the werewolf book nerd owner of The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar. I’ve always thought of Dave, my red-skinned, shark-eyed, half-demon cook, as a kind of foul-mouthed uncle, one occasionally given to bouts of uncontrolled anger.Something’s going on, though. He’s acting strangely, hiding things. When I asked what was wrong, he blew me off and told me to quit bugging him. That’s normal enough. What’s not is his missing work. Ever. Other demons are appearing in the bar, looking for him. I’m getting worried, and his banshee girlfriend Maggie isn’t answering my calls.Demons terrify me. I do NOT want to go into any demon bars looking for Dave, but he’s my family, sort of. I need to try to help, whether he wants me to or not. When I finally learn the truth, though… I’m not sure I can ever look at him again, let alone have him work for me. Are there limits to forgiveness? I think there might be.
The Dead Don’t Drink at Lafitte’s (Sam Quinn #2)
by Seana KellyI’m Sam Quinn, the werewolf book nerd owner of the Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar. Things have been busy lately. While the near-constant attempts on my life have ceased, I now have a vampire gentleman caller. I’ve been living with Clive and the rest of his vampires for a few weeks while the Slaughtered Lamb is being rebuilt. It’s going about as well as you’d expect.My mother was a wicche and long dormant abilities are starting to make themselves known. If I’d had a choice, necromancy wouldn’t have been my top pick, but it’s coming in handy. A ghost warns me someone is coming to kill Clive. When I rush back to the nocturne, I find vamps from New Orleans readying an attack. One of the benefits of vampires looking down on werewolves is no one expects much of me. They don’t expect it right up until I take their heads.Now, Clive and I are setting out for New Orleans to take the fight back to the source. Vampires are masters of the long game. Revenge plots are often decades, if not centuries, in the making. We came expecting one enemy, but quickly learn we have darker forces scheming against us. Good thing I’m the secret weapon they never see coming.
The Hob and Hound Pub (Sam Quinn #4)
by Seana KellyI’m Sam Quinn, the newly married werewolf book nerd owner of the Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar. Clive and I are on our honeymoon. Paris is lovely, though the mummy in the Louvre inching toward me is a bit off-putting. Although Clive doesn’t sense anything, I can’t shake the feeling I’m being watched.Even after we cross the English Channel to begin our search for Aldith—the woman who’s been plotting against Clive since the beginning—the prickling unease persists. Clive and I are separated, rather forcefully, and I’m left to find my way alone in a foreign country, evading not only Aldith’s large web of hench-vamps, but vicious fae creatures disloyal to their queen. Gloriana says there’s a poison in the human realm that’s seeping into Faerie, and I may have found the source.I knew this was going to be a working vacation, but battling vampires on one front and the fae on another is a lot, especially in a country steeped in magic. As a side note, I need to get word to Benvair. I think I’ve found the dragon she’s looking for.Gloriana is threatening to set her warriors against the human realm, but I may have a way to placate her. Aldith is a different story. There’s no reasoning with rabid vengeance. She’ll need to be put out of our misery permanently if Clive and I have any hope of a long, happy life together. Heck, I’d settle for a few quiet weeks.