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The Desire for Dearborne
by V. B. KildaireThe only surviving son of a poor American farmer, Leander Mayfield is shocked to learn that he is in fact the new Earl of Dearborne. Barely recovered from one of the many illnesses that have plagued him all his life, he sets sail for England and a new life.Tired and bored with all the wealth and finery that constantly surrounds him, Julien Sutcliffe, the Earl of Blackstone, is constantly on the lookout for something to lift his ennui. Then he meets the young American Earl, whose naiveté he finds refreshing and new.Drawn to each other, it actually begins to seem as though they might be able to enjoy a happy life in each other’s company, but something -- or someone -- is determined to separate them permanently.
Kilt Trip
by Alexandra Kiley"Deeply romantic and breathtaking...readers will be swooning and flocking to Scotland long after they&’ve turned the last page." —Livy Hart, author of Planes, Trains, and All the FeelsReady or Scot...Globetrotter Addie Macrae always follows her wanderlust. As a travel consultant, she jet sets around the world—anywhere but Scotland. But when she&’s sent on assignment to help a struggling family-run tour company in the Highlands—and save her own job—Addie packs away her emotional baggage and turns on the professional charm.Rugged as the land he loves, Logan Sutherland&’s greatest joy is sharing the beauty of Scotland&’s hidden gems…even if it means a wee bit of red ink on the company&’s bottom line. The last thing Logan wants is some American &“expert&” pushing tourist traps and perpetuating myths about the Loch Ness Monster—especially when Addie never leaves her desk to experience the country for herself.As they wage an office war, Logan discovers Addie&’s secret connection to Scotland: a handful of faded Polaroids of her late mother. Hoping for a truce, he creates a private tour to the places in the pictures to help Addie find closure and appreciate the enchantment in less-traveled destinations, never expecting the off-limits attraction sparking between them. But Addie&’s contract is almost up, and magic won&’t pay the bills. They can&’t afford distractions, but how can Addie do her job if she hasn&’t explored all Scotland—and Logan—have to offer?
Smitten
by Ariel Kiley Simone KornfeldFinally, an empowering dating guide for every woman who wants to have fun, express her opinions, and keep it real. No cheap tricks, no behavior changes, no nonsense. In Smitten, Ariel Kiley and Simone Kornfeld show women how to let their unique selves shine so they can become blissfully enlightened man-magnets. With tips on how to perfect the look of a flirt, build confidence, and let your true self emerge, Smitten teaches that being exactly who you are will get you what you want--whether it's a smile across the room, a first date, or long-term love. Soon enough, women everywhere will be turning heads and causing men to become completely, absolutely, entirely, downright smitten.
Carnal Pleasures
by Blaise KilgallenLove potions, unbridled passion, and murder plots ... the twists and turns of this Wicked Regency take you on a wild romp from the streets of London to the English countryside. Set against the glittering backdrop of Regency England, Blaise Kilgallen presents her sexy, suspenseful, historical romance, Carnal Pleasures. Will a canine bring about a truce between two untrusting lovers?A wicked, erotic, full length, Regency romance set in early 1800 England, Lt. Griffith Spencer, once a full-fledged libertine, is "drummed out" of Wellington's army as a pervert. He agrees to act as male escort/whore for Countess Eberley. When she ups the ante on their original agreement, he is commanded to seduce and marry the countess's stepdaughter.Lady Dulcina Trayhern is the only child of the deceased Earl of Eberley. Her closest companion is her dog, Simon. Forced to visit London by her stepmother to seek a husband, Dulcie and Griff are thrown together under the roof of the wicked Countess. Attraction between the two flares into an uncontrollable passion when they are slipped a powerful love potion. Before they marry, Griff heads for the Peninsula again to reclaim his honor, and Dulcie escapes London to her father's country estate.Devising a way to get rid of Dulcie, Countess Eberley and her lesbian lady's maid, Emma Trent, follow Dulcie to Surrey, there, to do away with her before the marriage deadline is reached as spelled out in the Earl's will.Meanwhile, badly wounded, Griff is sent to an over-crowded London hospital where he must recuperate or die. Can he overcome fever and hallucinations quickly enough to save the girl he now knows he loves? Will Dulcie forget that she believes Griff is in cahoots with the Countess and forgive him for his lies and seduction?
The Marriage Bargain
by Blaise KilgallenRe-release (2012) Secret Cravings PublishingBlaise Kilgallen pens a sensuous Regency with a hint of suspense in The Marriage Bargain. A historical romance full of intrigue, danger, and attraction that will have you turning the pages from start to finish as more than one marriage bargain may be offered before all is said and done.When her parents were killed in a carriage accident, young Emily Dancy attempts to save herself from the clutches of her hateful, adopted uncle and guardian. She manages to escape from him and finds employment as governess to the Earl of Leathem's ward. She is to help the untutored, countrified girl into marriage-worthy. By the same token, she hopes to be safe until she reaches her majority and can claim an inheritance.Gavin Fielding, is made guardian of a young female in an unknown person's will. As a firm bachelor he needs help, and he hires Emily to teach his ward what she must know to be launched onto London's Marriage Mart. Somewhat intrigued by the young governess, he asks his aunt to sponsor his ward's debut by adding her consequence. Lady Parcells breaks her ankle and can't get around to help, so Gavin has to change his plans. He offers a marriage bargain to Lilianne's governess.Emily is saved from her nasty, adopted uncle when he is arrested and jailed as a spy.The marriage bargain also would help the earl's problem.Meanwhile, dark forces work again the couple as they attempt to stay one step ahead of danger and yet, keep from falling in love.Content Notes: Spicy, Historical, Regency
The Plumber's Helper
by Blaise KilgallenGiven a second chance, Roxy and Jake are determined to make the most of it. The pages burn with passion in The Plumber's Helper, Book 1 of Blaise Kilgallen's contemporary romance series Hot Studs in Construction.Only fools bet on impossible odds...or do they?Jake Plummer's strong attraction for Roxanne Diamond began in high school. He was a junior and she was a new freshman from out of town. He couldn't tell if she was teasing him or putting on the shy act. She ignored him, mostly, although he was a " big man on campus" with good looks and a winning personality. She never gave him a tumble. That is, until one night, she drank too much and came on to him.Roxy attended college, got her B.A. in English Literature, and met Grady Parmeter. They lived together and wed two weeks after commencement. Within a year, she and Grady found they were no longer "compatible." There was a fast divorce without any complications.Jake learned a trade from his father while in high school, earned his plumber's license, and went to college at night. Later, he was hired as a Financial Planner. The stock market plunged, and he returned home to ponder his future. Meanwhile, he helped his father in the plumbing business.William and Cecelia Diamond's break-up seemed inevitable. But they left for a month-long summer vacation to Europe hoping to salvage their marriage. A major plumbing problem erupted when Roxy "house sat" the Diamond's residence at Mirror Lake. An unexpected reunion had her and Jake burning the sexual candle at both ends, their attraction never fully explored or extinguished. This time the unquenchable flames burn intense--higher, hotter, wilder.
A Reckless Affair
by Blaise KilgallenEnter the glittering world of Regency England in Blaise Kilgallen's sizzling tale of young bucks, beautiful women, and unbridled passion. It was to be a simple arrangement, a wild fling, a reckless affair. It turned out to be anything but! "Forgive me, Grandmama, but I have never seen you dodder."Despite his aging grandmother's wishes that he marry and sire another heir for Pennyworth's earldom, Clarance "Rance" Burgoyne leads the footloose life of a well-heeled bachelor, associating with five other Regency bucks. They call themselves the Lunar Society--a notorious group of young men with secret connections to England's Home Office and the Crown--but they are known more notably by their devilish and amorous escapades. Although his grandmother's apparent frail health bothers him, Rance is not about to live his life by her dictate--especially when there is so much that he has yet to experience.Recently widowed Patience Hartford has returned to England and family, having endured five years lacking in sexual concourse within a marriage of convenience to a much older man. Newly independent, she purchases a permanent residence in London with the proceeds of her husband's will and decides to acquire a virile lover who will satisfy her suddenly awakened needs. But the arrangement has to be on Patience's terms, terms that don't allow for love or commitment.Rance is at first attracted to Patience's beauteous younger sister until he meets Patience and learns that she is an experienced widow. He is ready for a short-lived fling, and it turns out, so is Patience.When Patience and Rance come to an arrangement and consummate their affair, both realize that their carefully planned agendas will never survive against the fiery carnality that consumes them when in each other's arms. It seems Fate turns the tables on unsuspecting lovers who begin a reckless affair.
The Reluctant Duke
by Blaise KilgallenNever one to resist a challenge, the Duke of Weston is determined to win the affection of the one woman not-so-eager to jump into his bed. Join the Ton of Regency England as they enjoy their privileged lives of beautiful clothes, witty conversation, and grand balls in Blaise Kilgallen's sweeping historical romance, The Reluctant Duke. When Antonio Thorndyke learns of his cousins' recent passing in a boating accident, he is surprised to learn that he has inherited the title Duke of Weston. Although this is certainly not the plan he has made for his life, Antonio returns to England and takes his place among the ton; rapidly gaining a reputation as a rakehell, seducer of willing widows and wives. All, except the widow he'd truly like to woo.Still in mourning over the passing of her husband, Caroline Lockler is perplexed by the sudden and intense attraction she feels for her brother's friend. As rumors of Antonio's reputation grow, Caroline vows that she will never be one in a long list of his conquests. If only her heart hadn't already fallen for the Reluctant Duke.
Shocking Summer
by Blaise KilgallenThe last thing rookie cop J.C. Winters needs is to get involved with weekends-only Pete Plummer. But what's a girl to do when attraction sizzles whenever the oh-so-sexy electrician is near? Burning passion ignites the steamy nights in Shocking Summer, Book 2 of Barbara Kilgallen's romance series Hot Studs in Construction.What do a lady cop and a hog-riding electrician have in common?When "Pistol" Pete Plummer roars into Pleasure Park on his Harley Davidson, he's looking for a weekend of sun, sand, fun, and sex - without any complications. What he finds is J.C. Winters, a rookie cop working undercover as an erotic dancer in one of the boardwalk's men's clubs. Male fantasies, fostered by a very active libido, have Pete in a tailspin -- blown out of the saltwater by a leggy blond riding a feisty attitude.After two heinous crimes against local strippers occur, J.C. Winters is sent to work at Hot Tamales to discover and collar what appear to be one or more malicious predators. Giving into the electric attraction she feels when Pete is around is not part of her plan.Sparks fly when Pete's very potent allure and his resemblance to J.C.'s dream man combine to weaken J.C.'s resolve, resulting in a storm of passion that showers thunder and lightning onto several long, sultry weekends. Will Labor Day and the end of summer, plus the 300 miles separating them, destroy their tentative relationship?
Wild Knights
by Blaise KilgallenCarla Moore gets more than she bargained for when her wild fling draws her into the dangerous world of the mob. Filled with passion and suspense, Blaise Kilgallen's scorching romance, Wild Knights, will keep you on the edge of your seat.What thirty-seven year old, sex-deprived widow wouldn't welcome a hot fling with a younger, handsome hunk?Just ask Carla Moore.When she sees Evan Lupo tending the rose garden at Riverside Seniors' Spa where she works, her dormant libido blazes into an obsession for a wild (k)night or two of mind-bending, physical sex.Evan prefers experienced, mature women. On sudden impulse, he asks Carla out for dinner. When he's sure she's as hot for him as he is for her, he tells her he'd act her "Stud for the Night." Their short affair explodes into days and nights of torrid, experimental lovemaking.Connected to the "mob" since birth, Evan's aging Mafioso relation asks for a favor he can't refuse: learn who killed Lorenzo Lupo, Evan's father, 25 years ago. Uncle Tony believes a family member was involved in the bloody territorial clash. Evan hunts down ancient suspects without success until he and his hated cousin settle the matter.
Hidden Away
by J. W. KilheyFranklin D. Roosevelt said, "No man and no force can abolish memory." John Oakes and Kurt Fournier are living proof of the truth behind those words. Since the horrors of the Second World War, John and Kurt have been trudging through existence, bleeding from wounds that have never healed. Now they're at the crossroads of the 1950s: the war may be over, but the battle to find lasting peace has just begun. John, a PhD student at UC Berkeley and a battle-hardened veteran, floats through his postwar life until he catches the mysterious Kurt secretly playing a university piano. John thinks he may find comfort in Kurt's company but doesn't know how to connect with a man who lives a life of such careful solitude. Guilt and regret threaten to cripple their hopes for a normal life. No man is an island, so John and Kurt must risk their hearts to find happiness. Unfortunately, memories and enduring fears can paralyze even the strongest man.
Sette giorni (Serie Sette giorni #1)
by Killerqueen Andrew GreyUn libro della Serie Sette giorniLa vita di una persona può cambiare in un solo giorno? E in sette? Questa storia narra i sette giorni cruciali della vita di Evan Donaldson. Evan si prostituiva sulle strade, quando Padre Valentin gli parlò della possibilità di andare alla Saint Bartholomew Academy. Durante quel giorno, la vita di Evan è cambiata completamente. Durante quel giorno ha conosciuto il suo compagno di stanza, Clay Mueller, quel giorno Evan ha cominciato a vivere. Ma la vita di Evan sarebbe cambiata altre volte, passando per l'abuso e per il suo primo amore fino alla separazione e al dolore, per poi giungere alla creazione di una propria famiglia. Quando una porta si chiudeva per Evan si apriva una finestra, quella finestra era Clay. Dal primo giorno in cui il destino di Evan si è intersecato con quello di Clay, passando per tutte le loro vicissitudini sentimentali, questo libro offrirà un frammento di sette giorni decisivi e mostrerà come un singolo istante possa cambiare il destino.
Alluvioni e siccità (serie Nuvole e pioggia #3)
by Killerqueen Zahra OwensUn libro della serie Nuvole e pioggiaTim Conroy sa bene che cosa vuol dire avere pazienza. Ha aspettato per tre anni che Rory McCown uscisse dalla prigione dopo aver scontato la pena per aver rubato dei cavalli al Blue River Ranch. Ora che Rory ha diritto alla libertà condizionale, Tim cerca di convincere il suo capo, Hunter Krause, a concedergli una seconda possibilità. Arriva quasi a pentirsene quando Hunter accetta. Rory passa in fretta dall'essere una persona malinconica e solitaria a diventare arrogante e troppo sicuro di sé. L'attrazione tra loro è ancora viva, ma non appena cominciano ad avvicinarsi, si fa vivo un vecchio nemico per mettere i bastoni tra le ruote... e la loro relazione appena iniziata potrebbe non essere abbastanza forte da resistere alla tempesta in arrivo.
Terra e cielo (serie Nuvole e pioggia #2)
by Killerqueen Zahra OwensUn libro della serie Nuvole e pioggiaHunter Krause sa meglio di chiunque altro che gestire un ranch è un lavoro duro. I lavoratori sono difficili da trovare e, anche con l'aiuto del suo caposquadra e di tutta la famiglia, il ranch è costantemente a corto di braccia. Quindi, quando i cavalli cominciano a scomparire, il cognato di Hunter assume un uomo che lui non avrebbe mai considerato: Grant Jarreau, un uomo che Hunter non può perdonare per aver abbandonato il suo migliore amico dopo un grave incidente. Grant si ambienta in fretta, diventando amico della sorella di Hunter e rivelandosi insostituibile. Nonostante i dubbi, Hunter non riesce a controllare le reazioni che gli provoca Grant e non sa cosa fare. Quindi, Grant salva il nipote di Hunter dall'annegamento e un bacio di ringraziamento aprirà a Hunter porte di cui non aveva mai sospettato l'esistenza. Mentre Hunter e Grant cercano di cominciare una relazione, la famiglia attraversa un momento di tumulto, il ranch ha dei problemi, non riescono a capire il perché della scomparsa dei cavalli e, come se non bastasse, Grant sta nascondendo qualcosa. Hunter riuscirà a fidarsi di Grant o il putiferio familiare richiederà un'altra vittima?
Accanto (Coda (Italiano))
by Killerqueen Marie SextonUn libro della serie CodaIl giovane Dominic Jacobsen sospetta di essere gay e ne ha la conferma quando un ricco ragazzo proveniente da fuori città sale sul sedile posteriore della sua GTO. Gli basta una serata con Lamar Franklin per convincersi di aver trovato l'uomo dei suoi sogni. Sfortunatamente, quella serata sarà l'unica cosa che avrà prima che l'altro lasci il Colorado. Quindici anni dopo, Lamar torna a Coda, dopo aver messo fine all'ultima di una lunga serie di pessime relazioni. È solo, depresso e tormentato da telefonate notturne anonime. Ormai sul punto di arrendersi, si trova faccia a faccia con il passato. Da quando aveva diciassette anni, Dominic sogna di incontrare di nuovo Lamar, ma questo non significa che sia pronto per vivere una storia. Affrontare i pettegolezzi tipici di una piccola città e i soliti drammi di una grande famiglia è già difficile, ma ciò che più lo preoccupa è perdere la custodia della figlia adolescente, Naomi. L'unica soluzione è assicurarsi che lui e Lamar rimangano amici e nulla più. Dovranno tenersi addosso i vestiti, qualsiasi cosa accada. Semplice. Che si riveli un bene o un male, Lamar sembra però pensarla in altro modo.
La lettera Z (Coda (Italiano) #4)
by Killerqueen Marie SextonSeguito di Dalla A alla ZUn libro della serie Coda Zach e Angelo si sono sistemati nella loro nuova vita a Coda, Colorado, trovando posto nella comunità con l'aiuto dei loro amici Matt e Jared. Zach e Angelo stanno anche lavorando ai dettagli della loro relazione, ma quando prendono una decisione che non trova l'appoggio di Jared, Angelo si ritrova in conflitto con il migliore amico del suo compagno, nonché compagno del suo migliore amico. Quando i quattro decidono di fare un breve viaggio a Las Vegas, Angelo crede che lui e Jared potrebbero tornare ad andare d'accordo come prima. Invece, un incontro casuale con l'ex ragazzo di Zach porta Angelo a farsi molte domande riguardo a se stesso e alla sua relazione con Zach. Matt e Jared ci sono sempre stati quando Zach e Angelo hanno avuto bisogno di aiuto. Ma quando si tratta di riconsiderare la loro relazione, gli amici potrebbero portare più danni che benefici.
Parigi dalla A alla Z (Coda (Italiano) #5)
by Killerqueen Marie SextonSeguito di La lettera ZUn libro della serie CodaZach Mitchell e il suo compagno Angelo Green sono diretti a Parigi (con Matt e Jared, i loro amici di Coda) per il matrimonio di Jon e Cole. Matt dovrà affrontare l'ex amante di Jared, Angelo dovrà trascorrere un'intera settimana con l'ex ragazzo di Zach. Tra la gelosia di Matt e il carattere di Angelo, Zach pensa che sarà una fortuna se finiranno la vacanza senza che uno degli sposi si becchi un pugno. Presto Zach capisce che dovrebbe preoccuparsi meno per Angelo e più per se stesso. Affrontare i ricordi dolceamari del suo passato e il senso di colpa per aver spezzato il cuore di Jon è più difficile del previsto, ma Zach dovrà trovare un modo per lasciarsi il passato alle spalle se vuole coltivare la speranza di realizzare il futuro che sogna con Angelo.
Paura, speranza e budino di pane (Coda (Italiano) #8)
by Killerqueen Marie SextonSeguito di Fragole per dessertUn libro della serie CodaLe famiglie dovrebbero allargarsi, non restringersi. Jon Ketcher lo pensava ancora prima di convolare a nozze con il compagno, il milionario Cole Fenton. Ora che sperano di adottare, Jon e Cole cercano una futura mamma che lasci a loro un figlio da amare, ma l'attesa interminabile li sta snervando. Jon è vicino a suo padre, George, ma prima di Cole, non aveva nessun altro. Ora George sta spingendo Cole a riconciliarsi con la madre lontana. Quando i tre passano il Natale con lei a Monaco, i risultati sono disastrosi. Jon e Cole riescono a restare ottimisti, ma non c'è speranza senza paura, e non possono fare a meno di chiedersi se per loro il sogno di diventare genitori sia semplicemente destinato a non avverarsi.
Promesse (Coda (Italiano) #1)
by Killerqueen Marie SextonUn libro della serie CodaJared Thomas ha vissuto tutta la vita in un piccolo paesino di montagna, Coda, in Colorado. Non sarebbe in grado di pensare a una vita altrove. Sfortunatamente, l'unico uomo gay della città ha il doppio dei suoi anni ed era il suo insegnante, così Jared si è rassegnato al pensiero di passare la vita da solo. Almeno fino all'arrivo di Matt Richards. Matt è stato appena assunto dalla Polizia di Coda e lui e Jared diventano subito amici. Matt dichiara di essere etero, ma per Jared l'avere un amico sexy come lui è una cosa troppo allettante. Il fatto che Matt abbia una storia con una ragazza del posto, una famiglia che lo disapprova e dei colleghi che lo prendono in giro, fa temere a Jared di non poter trovare un modo per stare con lui, ammesso che possa almeno convincerlo a provare.
Her One Desire
by Kimberly KillionFor His Love. . .Astride a stolen horse, encircled by the shackled arms of Broderick Maxwell, a Scottish spy escaping certain death in the Tower of London, Lizbeth Ives rides to the north, hidden by the darkness. By stealth and cunning, the daughter of the Lord High Executioner has undone her father's cruel work, compelled to save the innocent man with her. There is no turning back--for they are bound as one in his iron chains. Consumed by mortal fear, driven by passion, they disappear into the night. . .A single raven follows them. Is it an omen? Or only the first of those who would capture them? They must ride on. If captured, they will face death together. But if they reach the Highlands, he will claim her for his own. . .forever.
Highland Dragon
by Kimberly KillionA desire that defies all limits. . .and a love that was meant to be. . .Scotland 1502. Akira Neish has been raised as a peasant, her belly often empty and her family subject to the cruel whims of her clan's laird. To the clan's children, the horned shaped birthmark she bears means she is a witch. But she is neither peasant nor witch--and now the man who knows the truth has returned to claim her for his own.Calin MacLeod has kept Akira's secrets and to avenge his father, the sensual young laird must marry her. He is more than a match for the fiery nature of the woman he adores. Yet the passion they share--and truths that can no longer remain hidden--could rip all of Scotland apart. . ."Fascinating. . .well-crafted romance. The appeal of Killion's characters comes from their honor, intelligence and humanity." -Romantic Times, 4-star review
Wilding Nights
by Lee KilloughHomicide detective Allison Goodnight has a big problem. A rogue werewolf killed the victim in her latest case. She knows the signs; she is a werewolf, too. Her whole family is. It is urgent that she close this case without revealing the killer’s nature before humans’ racial memory of her kind awakens. But her new partner Zane Kerr is watching her with unnerving intensity. He is disturbed by her secretive behavior on this case. And when the description of a woman seen with the victim matches a number of Allison’s relatives, he has to wonder if she is trying to protect, not catch, the killer. He is determined to find out. Which could be fatal for him. If he learns too much, Allison may have to turn killer herself to protect her people.
Always, Angel
by Heather Killough-WaldenFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Big Bad Wolf paranormal romances, a brand-new novella in the world of the Lost Angels. For millennia, the archangels have searched for their destined mates on earth. Now they are beginning to unite, but for Angel, it is a time of danger and fear. For with this culmination, her true nature will finally be revealed--opening her to the impossible desire, and the one man, she desperately craves...
Always Angel: A Lost Angels Novella 0.5 (Lost Angels)
by Heather Killough-WaldenAn ebook novella introducing The Lost Angels from New York Times bestselling author Heather Killough-Walden. For fans of J. R. Ward, Nalini Singh and Charlaine Harris. For two thousand years, the four archangels have searched for their destined mates on earth. Now they are beginning to unite, but for Angel, it is a time of danger and fear. For with the Culmination these unions will bring about, her true nature will finally be revealed - opening her to an impossible desire, and exposing her to the one man she desperately craves...The Lost Angels will compell you into a world of desire, danger and devastation. Read the whole series: Always Angel, Avenger's Angel, Messenger's Angel, Death's Angel, Warrior's Angel and Samael.
Avenger's Angel
by Killough-Walden HeatherThe first in Heather Killough-Walden's fantastic new paranormal series, THE LOST ANGELS, features Uriel, the Angel of Vengeance Four thousand years ago, four archangels were cast down to Earth in human form. The Old Man's favourites, they came to find their mates, the other half of their souls made only for them, without whom they will ever be complete. Uriel, Gabriel, Azrael and Michael, however, were not alone. They were followed by another, determined to find the archesses for himself, and whose power cannot be underestimated. But after centuries of fruitless searching, the archangels - and their enemy - have all but given up hope. Until one day beautiful and gifted Eleanore Granger crosses paths with Uriel, the Angel of Vengeance. And as a storm rages, outside forces conspire together, initiating an age old battle of good versus evil to win the first archess.