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Auf den zweiten Blick
by Eric ArvinDer Schriftsteller Logan Brandish ist völlig zufrieden mit seinem Leben und seiner friedlichen Kleinstadtroutine, mit seiner besten Freundin, seiner Katze und seinem festen Freund – bis er den Lektor seines neuen Buches, den attraktiven Brock Kimble, kennenlernt. Damit wird das träge und ruhige Alltagsleben völlig über den Haufen geworfen. Zum ersten Mal mit echter Leidenschaft konfrontiert, fühlt sich Logan ruhelos und aufgewühlt und schon bald sind sein Leben und sein neues Manuskript – eine noch laufende Arbeit, von der er gedacht hatte, dass er sie vollenden würde – in völliger Unordnung.Aber wie Logan lernen muss, bekommt man nicht immer alles. Zumindest nicht sofort. Um sich auf andere Gedanken zu bringen, verreist er, aber nicht einmal die schöne italienische, nun, Szenerie kann ihn lange von seinem ehemaligen Lektor ablenken. Logan muss vielleicht sogar zugeben, dass es Dinge gibt, vor denen man nicht weglaufen kann.
Auf der Suche nach Zach
by Rowan Speedwell Wiebke BruecknerFünf Jahre lang war Zach Tyler, Sohn eines der reichsten Software - Mogulen der Welt, als Geisel gefangen, gefoltert und missbraucht worden. Als er endlich aus dem venezolanischen Dschungel befreit wird, ist er physisch und psychisch zerrüttet. Doch langsam beginnt er das Leben aufzubauen, das er hätte haben sollen, wenn ihn nicht ein unschuldiger Kuss in diese Hölle geschickt hätte. Sein bester Freund aus der Kindheit, David, hat diese Jahre mit überwältigenden Schuldgefühlen und Trauer verbracht. Jede Beziehung die David einging fiel auseinander, wegen seiner Gefühle für einen Jungen, von dem er glaubte, dass er tot sei. Als Zach gerettet wird, ist David überglücklich - und dann am Boden zerstört, als Zach ihn zurückweist. Zwei Jahre später kehrt David nach Hause zurück, und er und Zach müssen sich mit der Kluft zwischen ihnen auseinander setzen, mit dem, was sie füreinander empfinden und dem, was ihnen die Zukunft bieten könnte. Aber Zach hat Geheimnisse, und eines von denen könnte sehr wohl ihre zerbrechliche Liebe zerstören.
Aufgang des Sanguinischen Mondes: Aufgang des Sanguinischen Mondes
by John Henry "Doc" HollidayRise of the Sanguine Moon ist eine Geschichte von zwei Freunden, die einen Traum in die Realität umsetzen und dabei auf Hindernisse, verrückte Liebe und indische Überlieferungen stoßen. Aber andererseits, haben nicht alle von uns Träume, die wir wahr werden wollen? Steigen Sie an Bord, schnallen Sie sich an und bereiten Sie sich auf eine sehr turbulente Fahrt vor....... Doktor
Aufs Spiel gesetzt
by Amy Lane Julia SchneiderXander Karcek hat sich immer nur zwei Dinge vom Leben gewünscht: Christian Edwards und Basketball - den Mann, den er liebt und den Sport, der in seiner Kindheit, die er lieber vergessen würde, seine einzige Zuflucht war. Seine beiden großen Leidenschaften haben ihm gut getan. Gegen jede Wahrscheinlichkeit haben Chris und er es zusammen von der Highschool, ins College und bis in ein Profi-Basketball-Team geschafft. Aber das Leben unter dem Mikroskop der Berühmtheit ist nicht leicht, besonders für zwei Männer, die vorgeben, Kumpels zu sein, damit niemand erfährt, dass sie so gut wie verheiratet sind. Ihre Beziehung überlebt die Opfer, die sie bringen und die Lügen, die sie erzählen, um zusammenzubleiben. Aber als ihr Geheimnis entdeckt wird, drohen die Konsequenzen sie zu zerstören, wie nichts sonst es vermochte. Chris und Basketball, das sind die zwei Dinge, die Xander zusammenhalten. Aber jetzt zwingt die Welt Xander dazu, eine Entscheidung zu treffen. Gibt es eine Zukunft mit dem Mann, den er liebt?
Augmented: Building a hero (libro #2)
by F. Rossi Tasha BlackAlcuni eroi non nascono… vengono costruiti. Secondo libro della appassionante trilogia Building a Hero dell'autrice di bestseller Tasha Black. Il primo libro, Reconstructed, è gratuito in tutti gli store. Preso contro la sua volontà, Edward Dalton si risveglia e si ritrova prigioniero dell'organizzazione paramilitare che ha popolato i suoi incubi da quando, tanti anni prima, l'ha lasciato a pezzi. Dalton viene a sapere di essere l'unico soggetto dell'esperimento originale in grado di controllare i suoi nuovi terribili poteri, e di domare la bestia che gli hanno messo dentro. I suoi carcerieri pensano che lui nasconda il segreto per il successo, e vogliono prenderglielo, con qualsiasi mezzo. Elizabeth Sterling è una visione d'amore di un tempo in cui tutto era più semplice, ma anche lei nasconde qualcosa. Se Dalton riuscisse a fidarsi di lei, potrebbe essere la persona che gli serve per salvarsi la pelle, ma forse è troppo tardi per salvare la sua anima. Nel frattempo, Westley Worthington cerca con tutte le forze di usare le sue nuove abilità per salvare il suo amico e riconquistare l'amore della sua vita, Cordelia Cross. Le sue nuove parti del corpo gli permetteranno di fare entrambe le cose? Scopritelo nel secondo romanzo della trilogia Building a Hero dell'autrice di bestseller Tasha Black. Nota dell'autore: Building a Hero è una trilogia di romanzi autoconclusivi di 200-300 pagine ciascuno, non è una serie con puntate brevi e finali in sospeso. Ciascun libro ha la sua storia completa ma, come per tutte le trilogie, i libri 1 e 2 lasciano alcune domande senza risposta, che vengono risolte nel libro finale. Grazie se mi leggerete!
Auguries of Summer
by Mel BossaEasy-going Sebastien divides his time between working as a cleaning technician, caring for his widowed father, and running off to the park for soccer practice. Coasting through his existence, he's convinced he doesn't have much going for him.That isn’t what his best friend Jack thinks. Quick-witted and passionate, Jack is fascinated by art and history, but the greatest book or painting could never compare to how he feels when he's alone with Sebastien.In the last five years, Seb and Jack have shared everything, sometimes even a bed. Yet though their chemistry is smoking hot, Sebastien keeps Jack at a safe distance. But when the two move in together to lower their living expenses, that distance gets smaller and smaller, until Sebastien and Jack are standing so close, they can't see what's right in front of their eyes ... the love of their life.
August
by Bernard BeckettTrapped in a car wreck, upside down, bleeding and in pain, Tristan and Grace are staring at death. When dawn breaks they might be seen from the road and rescued, or not. They wait desperately holding onto life, unravelling the sequence of events that brought them together. Tristan is a philosopher struggling with the question of free will. Grace's life of hardship allows no place for such ideas. But a brief encounter changes their lives, setting them on a collision course with love and death - and each other.
August Folly: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #365)
by Angela ThirkellAngela Thirkell is perhaps the most Pym-like of any twentieth-century author, after Pym herself - Alexander McCall It's August in the Barsetshire village of Worsted, and Richard Tebben, just down from Oxford, is contemplating the gloomy prospect of a long summer in the parental home. But the numerous and impossibly glamorous Dean family - exquisite Rachel, her capable husband and six of their nine brilliant children - have come for the holidays, and their hostess Mrs Palmer plans to rope everyone into performing in her disastrous annual play. Surrounded by the irrepressible Deans, Richard and his sister Margaret cannot help but have their minds broadened, spirits raised and hearts smitten.
August Folly: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #365)
by Angela ThirkellIt's August in the Barsetshire village of Worsted, and Richard Tebben, just down from Oxford, is contemplating the gloomy prospect of a long summer in the parental home. But the numerous and impossibly glamorous Dean family - exquisite Rachel, her capable husband and six of their nine brilliant children - have come for the holidays, and their hostess Mrs Palmer plans to rope everyone into performing in her disastrous annual play. Surrounded by the irrepressible Deans, Richard and his sister Margaret cannot help but have their minds broadened, spirits raised and hearts smitten.
August Lane
by Regina BlackFrom the author of The Art of Scandal comes a small town romance about the visibility of Black women&’s voices in country music, for readers of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. Every Thursday night, former country music heartthrob Luke Randall has to sing &“Another Love Song.&” God, he hates that song. But performing his lone hit at an interstate motel lounge is the only regular money he still has. Following another lackluster performance at the rock bottom of his career, Luke receives the opportunity of his dreams, opening for his childhood idol—90&’s era Black country music star, JoJo Lane, who&’s being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But the concert is in Arcadia, Arkansas, the small hometown he swore he&’d never see again. Going back means facing a painful past of abuse and neglect. It also means facing JoJo&’s daughter, August Lane—the woman who wrote the lyrics he&’s always claimed as his own. August also hates that song. But she hates Luke Randall even more. When he shows up ten years too late to apologize for his betrayal, she isn&’t interested in making amends. Instead, she threatens to expose his lies unless he co-writes a new song with her and performs it at the concert, something she hopes will launch her out of her mother's shadow and into a songwriting career of her own. Desperate to keep his secret, Luke agrees to put on the rogue performance, despite the risk of losing his shot at a new record deal. When Luke&’s guitar reunites with August&’s soulful alto, neither can deny that the passionate bond they formed as teenagers is still there. As the concert nears, August will have to choose between an overdue public reckoning with the boy who betrayed her, or trusting the man he&’s become to write a different love song.
August Reunion (Tarrin’s Bay)
by Juliet MadisonSome love stories take a lifetime to find their way home. The bestselling author of Holiday in July returns to Tarrin&’s Bay. After her divorce, Katy McKenzie promised herself she&’d wait a year before dating again. But just when she does, her troubled twin brother shows up needing help, and Katy&’s newfound freedom is put on hold. At her high school reunion, Katy reconnects with Dan Dexter, her childhood best friend and the boy whose romantic confession she once rejected. Now a famous relationship coach, Dan has never forgotten Katy. As they spend time together, old feelings resurface, but their futures may be too different to ever align. With her heart pulled in two directions, Katy must decide whether love is worth the risk and if some second chances are meant to last forever.Heartfelt, emotional, and uplifting, August Reunion is a story about second chances, the strength of family, and finding the courage to follow your heart.
August and Everything After
by Jennifer DoktorskiOne last summer to escape, to find herself, to figure out what comes next. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han will love this contemporary, coming-of-age romance.Graduation was supposed to be a relief. Except Quinn can't avoid the rumors that plagued her throughout high school or the barrage of well-intentioned questions about her college plans. How is she supposed to know what she wants to do for the next four years, let alone the rest of her life? And why does no one understand that it's hard for her to think about the future—or feel as if she even deserves one—when her best friend is dead?Spending the summer with her aunt on the Jersey shore may just be the fresh start Quinn so desperately needs. And when she meets Malcolm, a musician with his own haunted past, she starts to believe in second chances. Can Quinn find love while finding herself?
Auld Lang Syne
by Tia FieldingAfter leaving trouble behind, Jackson Way has found a home on the Triple-R, but he hasn't found that one perfect horse--and men are pretty thin on the ground as well. Jack's got a once-a-year hookup with a carnival worker, but it's been quite some time since the carnival's been by. When the ranch owner's nephew comes to the Triple-R to work, Jackson has to admit, Blair McRae can tempt a man. But Jackson's not the only one with a past to make a man skittish, and Blair's not willing to risk his bruised heart if Jackson's not ready to let go of his past. Jackson had to work hard, be patient, and let go of the past to get his one perfect horse--is he willing to go to the same lengths to hold on to that one perfect man?
Aunque siga la tormenta (Serie El legado #Volumen 4)
by Karen DelorbeUna mujer acosada por la culpa. Un hombre atormentado por el pasado. Una casa los une; una tormenta podría separarlos. Seis generaciones, una casa, un vitral y un álbum de fotos serán los hilos invisibles que llevarán a la familia Conti por caminos inesperados. Una serie llena de intrigas, historia, amores, engaños, sueños y... una casa. ¡Bienvenidos a la serie El legado! Buenos Aires, 1985. Mar Sforza es una pianista que vive en París junto a su novio y se ve obligada a viajar a Buenos Aires debido a la inesperada muerte de su padre. Después de recibir una enorme casa como herencia, decide venderla. Ni ella ni su hermana están interesadas en conservarla. Pero la propiedad está deteriorada y nadie querrá comprarla si no se restaura, así que Mar contrata a alguien para que la ayude. En cuanto traspasa la puerta de entrada, Ángel la deslumbra a pesar de su metro noventa y aspecto intimidante. Es trabajador y servicial, y enamorarse, para ambos, será inevitable. Sin embargo, hay algo que él no le ha dicho a la dueña de casa; algo cuya confesión podría provocar su odio. ¿Será Mar capaz de perdonarlo una vez que descubra lo que él oculta? ¿Podrá Ángel sortear la gran tormenta que los ha separado y amenaza con acabar con sus vidas? *** Seis generaciones, una casa, un vitral y un álbum de fotos serán los hilos invisibles que llevarán a la familia Conti por caminos inesperados. Una serie llena de intrigas, historia, amores, engaños, sueños y... una casa. ¿Podrá el amor salvar la casa familiar? Con diferentes plumas y con sutil determinación, las autoras se introducen en la psicología masculina de los Conti, en las diferentes mujeres que inspiran sus vidas. Sus luchas, sus miedos, sus fantasmas, sus vergüenzas, sus anhelos. ¿Serán las mujeres las que tuerzan el destino de los Conti? ¿Los momentos históricos cambiarán el curso de sus vidas? Galerías de arte, óleos y emociones a flor de piel. ¿Puede una pintura contar el dolor del artista? ¿Puede un vitral unir a dos almas desencontradas? Un álbum de fotos escondido por ahí, que insinúa querer seguir contando una historia que quedó truncada. ¿Podrán unas fotografías restituir lo que perdió su dueño? El Legado, abordada por seis escritoras, nos abrazan con sus diferentes plumas en una secuencia de novelas históricas y contemporáneas atrapantes. ¡Recomiendo esta serie sin dudar! Graciela Ramos La crítica ha dicho... «Una historia muy bien dibujada y definida, que gana en intensidad a medida que conocemos a los protagonistas, ambos desprenden un aura con la que es fácil conectar, enseguida empatizas con ellos y te adentras tanto en su historia que no la puedes dejar hasta el final.» Blog Las historias de Miss Smile
Aunque sueñe con tu nombre
by Natalia Sánchez DianaUnas reliquias, un libro publicado en la época victoriana, un hombre misterioso y mucho deseo en esta nueva novela para amantes de las flores y del romance. Una historia expresada con el lenguaje de las flores, que demuestra que el amor puede trascender el tiempo. ¿Puede contarse una historia de amor prohibido mediante las flores? ¿Puede una rosa expresar pasión?¿Puede un nomeolvides suplicar que unos sentimientos sobrevivan al tiempo? En la vida de Tina hay dos cosas que no cambian: los líos económicos en los que se mete su hermano Guille y que siempre acaban por perjudicarles, y los sueños que tiene desde niña. En ellos ve retazos de la historia de una aristócrata inglesa, cuya pasión es cultivar flores en un invernadero y que se ve arrastrada por la atracción prohibida hacia un extranjero que llega a la Abadía con el marqués de Ayrton. Para cobrar la herencia de su tía, Tina deberá encontrar un libro llamado Language of flowers que fue publicado en 1884 e ilustrado por Kate Greenaway, y que posee como marca distintiva unas palabras manuscritas en japonés al final. La búsqueda del ejemplar le conducirá a un enigmático y atractivo hombre experto en antigüedades del Período Edo y la Restauración Meiji, que le resultará cautivador porque la mira como si la conociera. Pronto descubrirá que también persigue las reliquias con las que se obsesionó su madre y, poco a poco, los sueños irán cobrando sentido mientras que el deseo que siente por él se volverá incontenible. ¿Quién es él? ¿Qué vínculo les une? ¿Qué se esconde detrás de un broche, un camafeo y un guardapelo? ¿Por qué Tina conoce el verdadero nombre del misterioso señor Kimura? Para averiguarlo, Tina y su hermano emprenderán una carrera contrarreloj para llegar a las reliquias antes que él, con el propósito de cambiarlas por el libro que necesitan, aunque la verdad que emergerá a la luz cambiará sus vidas para siempre. «Me fijo en cómo acaricia una rosa, en cómo sus dedos largos rozan los pétalos y me doy cuenta de lo erótico de ese movimiento, de lo mucho que deseo esos dedos sobre mi piel tatuada. Y antes de que sea consciente, se me ha escapado un suspiro que habla de deseo, de placer, de sexo. Él lo percibe claramente y me mira. Como si lo reconociera, como si lo hubiera escuchado en otras mujeres e incluso... En mí misma.»
Aunt Adeline's Bequest (A Valentine Rainbow)
by Amy Rae DurresonOne snowy evening, wounded WWI veteran Jasper Pritchard arrives at Valentine Nugent's sweet shop with an unusual request. Jasper's deceased great-aunt has left him a fortune, along with a box of indiscreet letters she wants returned to the writer, and the only clue is a tin sold in Valentine's shop over twenty years ago. As they search the shop's records and uncover a love story from long ago, they find far more than the answer to the mystery.
Aunt Daisy's Funeral
by Terry O'ReillyDanny Foley is about to attend his Aunt Daisy’s funeral alone and with a heavy heart. He’s lost his rock and protector, the only member of his dysfunctional family who’d believed he was destined to find the love of a good man.Danny is so starved for male affection, he fantasizes about being with a muscular young man in a rest stop bathroom, his niece’s handsome fiancé, the brawny waiter at a restaurant, the stud lawyer reading Aunt Daisy’s will. But they remain only fantasies.But even though she’s passed on, Aunt Daisy just may be able to turn fantasy into reality for her favorite nephew.
Aunt Dee Dee’s Holiday Check
by Joel SkeltonAfter his Aunt Dee Dee sends him a windfall, Ethan decides to bail on the family holiday drama and go on a college skiing trip instead. Then a reservation snafu lands him in the same room as Henry, another student on the trip, and Ethan stumbles onto a bonus present of another kind: one that could last through Christmas and beyond.
Aunt Lucy's Lover
by Miranda LeeWhen, Jessica wondered, was she ever going to learn that men lied when it came to sex and money? Why, she’d almost fallen for Sebastian Slade’s smooth story that he’d wanted nothing more than friendship from her aunt Lucy, before the lonely, wealthy, middle-aged widow had died.Perhaps Sebastian was planning to make love to Jessica, now that she was set to inherit Aunt Lucy’s fortune? Jessica was determined to ignore her treacherous longings. Maybe the disturbing attraction she felt toward him would wear off, once she got used to his incredible charm and looks....
Aunt Tigress
by Emily Yu-Xuan QinFrom debut author Emily Yu-Xuan Qin comes a snarky urban fantasy novel inspired by Chinese and First Nation mythology and bursting with wit, compelling characters, and LGBTQIA+ representation Readers of Seanan McGuire, Ilona Andrews, and Ben Aaronovitch will devour this gory story—and the sweet-as-Canadian-maple-syrup sapphic romance at its monstrous heartTam hasn&’t eaten anyone in years. She is now Mama&’s soft-spoken, vegan daughter—everything dangerous about her is cut out.But when Tam&’s estranged Aunt Tigress is found murdered and skinned, Tam inherits an undead fox in a shoebox, and an ensemble of old enemies. The demons, the ghosts, the gods running coffee shops by the river? Fine. The tentacled thing stalking Tam across the city? Absolutely not. And when Tam realizes the girl she&’s falling in love with might be yet another loose end from her past? That&’s just the brassy, beautiful cherry on top.Because no matter how quietly she lives, Tam can&’t hide from her voracious upbringing, nor the suffering she caused. As she navigates romance, redemption, and the end of the world, she can&’t help but wonder…Do monsters even deserve happy endings?With worldbuilding inspired by Chinese folklore and the Siksiká Nation in Canada, LGBTQIA+ representation, and a sapphic romance, Aunt Tigress is at once familiar and breathtakingly innovative.
Aura of Night: A Novel (Krewe of Hunters #37)
by Heather GrahamTrue evil never dies. It only waits in the dark. All book editor Megan Law wants is to bury the memory of her brutal kidnapping and move on with her life. So when her publisher asks her to spin her hellish experience into the next bestseller, Megan agrees only because it might help keep other women safe. Then a mysterious, gruesome package arrives in the mail—a reminder that the nightmare isn&’t over just yet. FBI investigator Ragnar Johnson is running out of time. He knows in his gut there's more to the recent Embracer killings, and he needs Megan's help. Even with their rocky past behind them, working together now isn&’t going to be easy. But when things take a deadly turn, Megan and Ragnar discover a deep connection that they'll have to use, because something is trying to tear them apart…forever. &“Tightly woven… Delivers a cunning mystery.&” —Caffeinated Reviewer on Seeing DarknessKrewe of HuntersBook 1: Phantom EvilBook 2: Heart of EvilBook 3: Sacred EvilBook 4: The Evil InsideBook 5: The UnseenBook 6: The UnholyBook 7: The UnspokenBook 8: The UninvitedBook 9: THE NIGHT IS WATCHINGBook 10: The Night Is AliveBook 11: THE NIGHT IS FOREVERBook 12: The CursedBook 13: The HexedBook 14: The BetrayedBook 15: The SilencedBook 16: The ForgottenBook 17: The HiddenBook 18: Haunted DestinyBook 19: Deadly FateBook 20: Darkest JourneyBook 21: Dying BreathBook 22: Dark RitesBook 23: Wicked DeedsBook 24: Fade to BlackBook 25: Pale as DeathBook 26: Echoes of EvilBook 27: The SummoningBook 28: The SeekersBook 29: The StalkingBook 30: Seeing DarknessBook 31: Deadly TouchBook 32: Dreaming DeathBook 33: The UnforgivenBook 34: The ForbiddenBook 35: The UnknownBook 36: Sound of DarknessBook 37: Aura of NightBook 38: Voice of Fear
Auracle
by Gina RosatiTrapped outside her body, Anna sees and hears but cannot touch the one she longs to hold.Anna has a secret: she can astrally project out of her body. But when there's an accident and her classmate Taylor gets into Anna's body, what was an exhilarating gift threatens to become a terrifying reality. Anna and her best friend Rei form a plan to set things right, but they don't anticipate the feelings that are beginning to grow between them. Auracle by Gina Rosati is an exciting, sensual novel that explores the relationship between body and soul and the power of a single touch.
Aurelia
by Anne OsterlundAn impressive debut, equal parts commercial appeal and literary prowess. Princess Aurelia is next in line to rule the kingdom of Tyralt, but she would rather be one of the common folk, free to learn and roam and . . . not marry the next tyrannical prince that comes courting. Naturally, the king wants Aurelia to marry for political power. Aurelia wants to marry for love. And someone in the kingdom wants her . . . dead. Assigned to investigate and protect Aurelia is Robert, the son of the king?s former royal spy and one of Aurelia?s oldest friends. As Aurelia and Robert slowly uncover clues as to who is threatening her, their friendship turns to romance. With everything possible on the line?her life, her kingdom, her heart?Aurelia is forced to take matters into her own hands, no matter the cost. .
Aurelie: A Faerie Tale
by Heather TomlinsonOnce upon a time, three children and a little river dragon were the best of friends—until a promise was broken. Now they are almost grown up and barely speaking to one another. With her country in turmoil, Aurelie is sent on a peacekeeping mission. But how can she prevent a war when she can't even make her friends get along? Heartsick at losing her dearest companions, especially the handsome Garin, Aurelie finds comfort in her secret, late-night trips to fairyland. But a princess can't hide from her duties forever. Her country needs her, and so do her friends—whether they know it or not.Aurelie is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Aurora Blazing: A Novel (The Consortium Rebellion #2)
by Jessie Mihalik"Jessie Mihalik is an author to watch.”--Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling authorTo save her brother and protect her family’s future, a powerful princess must join forces with a dashing man from her past in this thrilling space adventure, the second novel in the Consortium Rebellion trilogy.As the dutiful daughter of High House von Hasenberg, Bianca set aside her personal feelings and agreed to a political match arranged by her family, only to end up trapped in a loveless, miserable marriage. When her husband unexpectedly dies, Bianca vows never to wed again. Newly independent, she secretly uses her wealth and influence to save other women stuck in dire circumstances. Information is power and Bianca has a network of allies and spies that would be the envy of the ’verse—if anyone knew about it.When her family’s House is mysteriously attacked, Bianca’s oldest brother, the heir to House von Hasenberg, disappears. Fearful for her brother’s life, the headstrong Bianca defies her father and leaves Earth to save him. Ian Bishop, the director of House von Hasenberg security—and Bianca’s first love—is ordered to find and retrieve the rebellious woman. Ian is the last man Bianca wants to see. To evade capture, she leads him on a merry chase across the universe. But when their paths finally collide, she knows she must persuade him to help her. Bianca will do anything to save her sibling, even if it means spending time alone on a small ship with the handsome, infuriating man who once broke her heart.As the search takes them deep into rival House Rockhurst territory, Bianca must decide if she can trust Ian with the one piece of information that could destroy her completely . . .