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I've Got This (Joy Universe #1)
by Louisa MastersA Joy Universe NovelDerek Bryer loves his life. His job as an assistant director at Joy Universe, the second-largest theme park complex on the planet, makes him indirectly responsible for bringing joy (pun intended) to millions of people. So what if none of his relationships are that close? Everyone he meets loves him. Except Trav Jones. For some reason, the visiting Broadway performer would rather Derek just go away. He appreciates Derek’s work ethic, though, and after Trav steps up when Derek desperately needs someone to fill in for his sick staff, Derek seizes the chance to convince Trav he’s not such a bad guy. Falling in love while distracted by a murder at the park, food poisoning, and colleagues placing bets on their relationship won’t be easy, but between the two of them and with the magic of Joy Universe, they’ve got this.
I've Got You, Babe (Must Love Babies #2)
by Lynnette Austin"Powerful chemistry that makes this a winning page-turner."—Publishers Weekly for Must Love BabiesWhere do you go when you're at the end of your rope?Former Marine Tucker Wylder wants nothing more than to work with his brothers in their vintage car restoration business and be left alone with his nightmares and regrets. The last thing he needs is to take on someone else's troubles...Then Elisa Danvers and her young daughter arrive in Misty Bottoms, Georgia. Elisa has reached the end of the line—flat broke, engine trouble, sick in body and spirit. Tucker steps up to the rescue and finds himself reluctantly taking care of a feisty preschooler and her independent mother, who doesn't seem to want his help. And Tucker isn't sure he's ready for the way precocious little Daisy and headstrong, beautiful Elisa herself capture first his bachelor household and finally his carefully guarded heart...Must Love Babies Series:Must Love Babies (Book 1)I've Got You Babe (Book 2)What People Are Saying about Lynnette Austin:"Austin is a talented writer with a gift for capturing the charming...dynamic and interesting."—Kirkus Reviews for Must Love Babies"Austin's sweet small-town romance hits all the right buttons."—Booklist for Must Love Babies"Readers will be drawn in most of all by the sweet Southern romance."—Publishers Weekly for Picture Perfect Wedding"Romance that has it all... A beautifully written tale of romance, friendship, and learning to trust."—Fresh Fiction for Every Bride Has Her Day
I've Got Your Number: A Novel (Playaway Adult Fiction Ser.)
by Sophie Kinsella"Utterly charming . . . Put Sophie Kinsella's Number on speed dial."--USA Today Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier. She is about to marry her ideal man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her "happily ever after" begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill, but in the panic that follows, her phone is stolen. As she paces shakily around the lobby, she spots an abandoned phone in a trash can. Finders keepers! Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect! Well, perfect except that the phone's owner, businessman Sam Roxton, doesn't agree. He wants his phone back and doesn't appreciate Poppy reading his messages and wading into his personal life. What ensues is a hilarious and unpredictable turn of events as Poppy and Sam increasingly upend each other's lives through emails and text messages. As Poppy juggles wedding preparations, mysterious phone calls, and hiding her left hand from Magnus and his parents, she soon realizes that she is in for the biggest surprise of her life.BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Sophie Kinsella's Wedding Night. "A rollicking page-turner . . . It's funny. It's clever. It twists and turns. . . . Sophie Kinsella has yet another winner."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Fresh, fast-paced, and fiercely funny . . . Kinsella pens her most lovably neurotic protagonist yet. . . . A laugh-out-loud comic caper."--Publishers Weekly "Poppy is easily as charming and daffy as shopaholic Rebecca Bloomwood."--Kirkus Reviews "A screwball romance for the digital age."--The Star-Ledger
I, Too, Have Loved
by Denise RobinsAnna is trapped in an unhappy marriage. Then she meets Gary Forrester, a brilliant young engineer.Suddenly Cairo becomes an enchanted playground, and Anna finds happiness. But she will need all her courage to leave her husband...
I, Too, Have Loved
by Denise RobinsAnna is trapped in an unhappy marriage. Then she meets Gary Forrester, a brilliant young engineer. Suddenly Cairo becomes an enchanted playground, and Anna finds happiness. But she will need all her courage to leave her husband...
I, Victoria
by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesA fatherless girl grows up a virtual prisoner in the shabby backwater of Kensington Palace, despised by her relations, bullied and insulted by her foolish mother's evil genius. Only the core of stubbornness in her nature sustains her as she waits for the day of deliverance - the day she will become Queen of England.She is Victoria; this is her story, recorded in her own words in the last troubled year of her life.With humanity and humour the Queen Empress of half the world looks back over eighty crowded years, remembering domestic crisis and public triumph, war, revolution and the fall of dynasties; remembering most of all the great and abiding love that illuminated every aspect of her life.This is the autobiography Queen Victoria might have written, and reveals the private woman behind the public mask - quick tempered, proud and incurably honest; shy, vulnerable and always, indefatigably, amused.
I, Witness: The gripping psychological thriller that you won't be able to put down
by Niki MackayThey say I'm a murderer. Six years ago, Kate Reynolds was found holding the body of her best friend; covered in blood, and clutching the knife that killed her.I plead guilty. Kate has been in prison ever since, but now her sentence is up. She is being released.But the truth is, I didn't do it. There's only one person who can help: Private Investigator Madison Attalee, the first officer on the scene all those years ago.But there's someone out there who doesn't want Kate digging up the past. Someone who is willing to keep the truth buried at any cost.Robert Galbraith meets Susie Steiner in this gripping debut from Niki Mackay. Read by Karen Cass, Peter Noble, Zoe Grisedale; Sarah Ovens; Camilla Rockley(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
I, Witness: The gripping psychological thriller that you won’t be able to put down
by Niki MackayThey say I'm a murderer. Six years ago, Kate Reynolds was found holding the body of her best friend; covered in blood, and clutching the knife that killed her.I plead guilty. Kate has been in prison ever since, but now her sentence is up. She is being released.But the truth is, I didn't do it. There's only one person who can help: Private Investigator Madison Attallee, the first officer on the scene all those years ago.But uncovering the truth means catching a killer.An incredibly gripping thriller with a twist you'll never see coming. Fans of The Retreat by Mark Edwards, The Guilty One by Lisa Ballantyne, In the Dark by Cara Hunter and Snap by Belinda Bauer will love I,Witness.
I, Witness: The gripping psychological thriller that you won’t be able to put down
by Niki Mackay'A cracking thriller and a great female protagonist.' C.J. Tudor, author of Sunday Times Bestseller The Chalk Man'I couldn't put I,Witness down, this is a 2018 must-read' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House*************They say I'm a murderer. Six years ago, Kate Reynolds was found holding the body of her best friend; covered in blood, and clutching the knife that killed her.I plead guilty. Kate has been in prison ever since, but now her sentence is up. She is being released.But the truth is, I didn't do it. There's only one person who can help: Private Investigator Madison Attallee, the first officer on the scene all those years ago.But uncovering the truth means catching a killer.An incredibly gripping thriller with a twist you'll never see coming. Fans of The Retreat by Mark Edwards, The Guilty One by Lisa Ballantyne, In the Dark by Cara Hunter and Snap by Belinda Bauer will love I,Witness.************* What bestselling authors are saying about this gripping debut: 'An absolutely gripping thriller founded on the horror of familial abuse and a great, flawed, female PI. There will be more Madison Attalee, I hope.' Radio 4's Dame Jenni Murray'I was swept away by this punchy, pacy thriller with its sharp characterisation and confident plotting. I devoured it in a single day. I particularly loved Madison's fabulously chain-smoking, hyper-feminine sharpness. So looking forward to the next one.' Helen Callaghan, author of Sunday Times bestseller Dear Amy'Tough and uncompromising, I, Witness had me totally gripped. I'm looking forward to hearing more from PI Madison Attalee.' Alex Lake, author of Killing Kate and Copy Cat'Totally engaging, fast-paced and edgy ... completely captivating. I, Witness kept me guessing till the very end. Pick this book up if you're after a page-turner with attitude.' Elle Croft, author of The Guilty Wife What readers are saying about this gripping debut: 'Gripping, moving and smart. I can't wait for the next Madison Attalee novel.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Be prepared to be hooked... you won't put this down...' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Brilliant. Great characters and plot. Was gripped, couldn't get to the end fast enough.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
IFIGENIA
by Patrice Martinez Eva GrazianiIfigenia è la moglie di Filippos, militare dell'esercito della Messenia, che soffre nell'amare un uomo rigido, dedito unicamente alla vita marziale e a rendere gloria ad Ares, dio della guerra. Quando l'invasore spartano si appresta ad avvicinarsi alle loro terre e alla fortezza del monte Itome, Filippos non perde tempo e parte a rinforzare l'esercito messenico. I giorni trascorrono e vedono da una parte la devota Ifigenia che attende speranzosa il ritorno del consorte sotto le armi e dall'altra l'uomo, accecato, ora, dall'amore per un'altra donna. «Ifigenia» è un libero adattamento al testo «Passioni amorose» del grammatico e poeta Partenio di Nicea, contenuto nell'opera «Enone».
II consorte
by Mary CalmesCostruirsi una nuova vita a New Orleans è tutto quello che Jason Thorpe desiderava: il suo pittoresco negozietto attira uno staff devoto e grazie al suo cuore premuroso e amorevole ha una leale cerchia di amici. Dopo essersi lasciato alle spalle il gelo di un’assurda e pericolosa notte nello stato di Washington, comincia a sentirsi soddisfatto, finché non scopre qualcosa di incredibile in agguato nelle tenebre fumose delle strade piene di ombre del Vieux Carré, qualcosa che si rivela terrificante… e del tutto affascinante. Il principe dei vampyr, Varic Maedoc, è in visita a New Orleans quando scopre che l’uomo che aveva soccorso il suo consigliere è lì nel Quartiere Francese. Pensa di limitarsi a incontrare Jason e ringraziarlo… finché non posa lo sguardo su di lui. Varic, che ha dedicato la vita a proteggere l’onore della sua razza, non ha mai voluto un compagno, ma sa immediatamente che deve avere quell’uomo, e che non andrà bene nessun altro. Varic desidera portare Jason nel suo mondo, tenerlo al sicuro, ma qualcuno a cui non piace quell’influenza umana e rasserenante sui vampyr ha dei progetti letali che potrebbero distruggere i suoi sogni. Ora, incapace di distinguere i nemici dagli amici, Jason deve trovare un modo per tenersi stretto il cuore del principe intanto che lotta per la propria vita.
II lato nascosto
by Jaime SammsIan McVeigh è un seduttore felicemente single da anni, disinibito e apertamente gay, che non riesce a spiegarsi l’inaspettato desiderio e il sentimento di protezione che prova quando incontra David: rugbista, disoccupato e nuovo delizioso amante del suo capo. David Kelly è un mantenuto, e decisamente al di fuori della sua portata. È impossibile che un ragazzo così esigente e affascinante presti un briciolo di attenzione a un uomo come lui, con pochi mezzi per corteggiarlo. Eppure, un giorno, David non solo lo guarda, ma lo tocca, lo stuzzica, e fa di tutto meno che invitare Ian a rubarlo al suo protettore. Ma David non può permettere a niente e a nessuno di abbattere i muri protettivi che ha costruito attorno a sé con tanta attenzione. Ian non sa molto del suo passato, e quello che non sa potrebbe nuocere a entrambi. Ian sostiene che i trascorsi di David non abbiano importanza, ma quando lo vede con un ricco uomo maturo, pensa immediatamente al peggio. Dovranno entrambi imparare a essere onesti, se non vorranno restare da soli per sempre.
IL MILIARDARIO: DILEMMA D’AMORE
by Kendra Little Cristina BorgomeoLa vita di Becky Denny è priva di preoccupazioni e problemi. L’unica nota stonata è la preoccupazione di sua sorella per la famiglia del marito. Becky sa che i Kavanagh hanno avuto dei problemi, ma l’unica cosa che impedisce loro di avere una felice riunione di famiglia è l’assenza del più giovane dei fratelli, Damon. Dopo essere uscito di prigione, non ha voluto avere nulla a che fare con loro e questo li mette tutti in crisi. Quindi, lei decide di fare qualcosa al riguardo. È passato parecchio tempo dall’ultima volta in cui Becky ha incontrato Damon. Sempre un po’ selvaggio, adesso lui ha un lato più duro e difficile. La sfida in modi in cui lei non si aspettava e le incendia la pelle solo toccandola. Prima che lei possa accorgersene, si innamora del più oscuro e riservato dei Kavanagh. Quando Damon “il demone” Kavanagh esce di prigione, non vuole avere niente a che fare con la sua famiglia. Finché Becy Denny si presenta alla sua porta e lo convince a fare qualcosa che non avrebbe mai pensato di fare – rivedere i suoi genitori. Innamorarsi perdutamente di Becky dopo tanti anni, lo porta a rivedere la sua vita ed i suoi valori, e a ritrovare la speranza. Finché una mattina una semplice telefonata fa crollare tutto e lo manda in mille pezzi.
IM
by Rick R. Reed3rd EditionThe Internet is the new meat market for gay men. Now a killer is turning the meat market into a meat wagon. One by one, he's killing them. Lurking in the digital underworld of Men4HookUpNow.com, he lures, seduces, and charms, reaching out through instant messages to the unwary. When the first body surfaces, openly gay Chicago Police Department detective Ed Comparetto is called in to investigate. At the scene, the young man who discovered the body tells him the story of how he found his friend. But did this witness play a bigger role in the murder than he's letting on? For Comparetto, this encounter is the beginning of a nightmare--because this witness did more than just show up at the scene of the crime; he set the scene. Comparetto is on a journey to discover the truth--before he loses his career, his boyfriend, his sanity... his life. Because in this killer's world, IM doesn't stand for instant message... it stands for instant murder.First Edition published by Regal Crest/Quest, May 2007.Second Edition published by MLR Press, February 2009.
IMAGINES: Celebrity Encounters Starring You
by Anna Todd Leigh Ansell Rachel Aukes Doeneseya Bates Scarlett Drake A. Evansley Kevin FanningAnna Todd (#1 internationally bestselling author of the After series) headlines this unique anthology of "imagines"--the first book of its kind--stories from Wattpad writers that immerse you in a fantasy world of fame, adventure, and flirtation with your favorite celebrities.Imagine running around the city, dodging paparazzi with Jennifer Lawrence... Imagine Justin Bieber setting up a romantic scavenger hunt for your anniversary, retelling the story of your love... Imagine selfies have been outlawed, making Kim Kardashian a freedom fighter who needs your help in bringing justice and good lighting to the people... Let your fantasies take over! That's what the top Wattpad authors have done in this special collection of fictional scenarios that bring you up close and personal with the real celebrities you love--star alongside Zayn Malik, Cameron Dallas, Kanye West, Selena Gomez, Dylan O'Brien, Tom Hardy, Jamie Dornan, Benedict Cumberbatch, and many more! Authors included in the book are Leigh Ansell, Rachel Aukes, Doeneseya Bates, Scarlett Drake, A. Evansley, Kevin Fanning, Ariana Godoy, Debra Goelz, Bella Higgin, Blair Holden, Kora Huddles, Annelie Lange, E. Latimer, Bryony Leah, Jordan Lynde, Laiza Millan, Peyton Novak, C.M. Peters, Michelle Jo Quinn, Dmitri Ragano, Elizabeth A. Seibert, Rebecca Sky, Karim Soliman, Kate J. Squires, Steffanie Tan, Kassandra Tate, Anna Todd, Katarina E. Tonks, Marcella Uva, Tango Walker, Bel Watson, Jen Wilde, and Ashley Winters. Wattpad is a writing community in which users are able to post articles, stories, fanfiction, and poems about anything either online or through the Wattpad app. Note: Although this book mentions many real celebrities, they have not participated in, authorized, or endorsed its creation.
Iago's Penumbra: A Metaphysical Novel
by Rose GuildensternIPPY AWARDS GOLD WINNER, VISIONARY/NEW AGE FICTONCOVR AWARDS SILVER WINNER, VISIONARY FICTION2024 AMERICAN BOOK FEST BEST BOOK AWARDS FINALIST, VISIONARY FICTION A metaphysical visionary novel that takes readers on a spiritual journey seen through the lens of a paranormal romance between a ghost and a clairvoyant. Everybody loves a good ghost story, yet poor dead Vee feels anything but &“good&” being stuck upstage in the heavens of her own afterlife. She can peek in on Val, who&’s &“downstage&” with the living but haunted by ghosts. Then there&’s Julie, stubbornly stage left but longing to be downstage with Val. And finally, poor Peter remains solitary in his stage-rightness with the sneaking suspicion he might be dead wrong. Trapped at center stage lurks the demon Iago, willing to bridge heaven and hell to exit this cursed performance once and for all. Just as Good Omens revamped the book of Revelation and His Dark Materials reimagined Milton&’s Paradise Lost, Iago&’s Penumbra is a modern love story about the darkness that redeems us, rooted in the works of William Shakespeare—with a little philosophy, physics, and cosmic horror thrown in, just for fun. PRAISE FOR IAGO'S PENUMBRA... &“I don&’t think it would be possible to expect anything quite so entirely creative, clever and consuming, full of surprises, romance, drama and, of course, magic... No doubt Will[iam Shakespeare] himself would be proud.&” —Emily Carding, author of So Potent Art: The Magic of Shakespeare
Iain Ross's Woman (Men of Midnight)
by Emilie RichardsIain Ross’s Woman by Emilie RichardsMen of Midnight seriesNew to e-book, a classic romance from USA Today bestselling author Emilie Richards…Iain Ross has spent his life alone as the laird of a small Highland community. Alone, that is, until he rescues a soaked, half-drowned Billie Harper from an icy loch. Before he knows what’s happening, this earthy and utterly irresistible woman has turned his carefully guarded world upside down. But Iain and Billie have history they don’t even realize–until it’s almost too late. An age-old family curse threatens their love and even their lives. Can they remain apart if it means saving themselves? Or are they willing to face their fates–as long as they’re together?Don’t miss the other two books in the Men of Midnight series—Duncan’s Lady and MacDougall’s Darling.Originally published in 1995
Iaiá Garcia
by Machado De AssisThe last of four novels that preceded Machado de Assis's famous trilogy of realistic masterpieces, Iaiá Garcia belongs to what critics have called the Brazilian author's "romantic" phase. But it is far more than that implies. Like his other early works, Iaiá Garcia foreshadows the themes and characters of Assis's most masterful novels. Iaiá Garcia intertwines the lives of three characters in a subtly and wryly developing relationship. While the youthful Iaiá is growing into womanhood, a tentative love affair occurs between the aristocratic Jorge and the prideful Estela. This affair is afflicted by ironic shifts of fortune and in time the maturing Iaiá becomes a rival for Jorge's attentions. Assis's portrayal of the relationship among these three characters is a perceptive study of uncompromising pride, thwarted love, jealousy, misunderstanding, bewilderment, and attainment. As the translator, Albert I. Bagby, Jr., contends, the story of Iaiá, Jorge, and Estela reflects the formula that Assis saw as fundamental to human life: "Will and ambition, when they truly dominate, can struggle with other feelings, but they are the weapons of the strong, and victory belongs to the strong." In Assis's view success comes to the strong and failure to the weak. But both inhabit a world that is neutral-neither helping one nor hindering the other. The outcome of events in Iaiá Garcia may not seem entirely optimistic, but neither is it pessimistic. And Mr. Bagby concludes, "Perhaps to understand the optimism of Assis one needs only to be ... a hard, pragmatic realist .... " Whether hard realists or unregenerate romantics, readers of this novel will find it a compelling tale of love lost and won. Like his earlier translation of Assis's The Hand & the Glove, Mr. Bagby's English rendering of Iaiá Garcia from the original Portuguese is done with both accuracy and sensitivity.
Ian's Ultimate Gamble & Seduction, Westmoreland Style (The Westmorelands)
by Brenda JacksonTwo determined men are about to meet their match… Don’t miss a single classic story in this sweepingly romantic duet from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson, originally published in 2006 and 2007.Ian’s Ultimate GambleCasino owner Ian Westmoreland thought he had seen the last of Brooke Chamberlain, until she checked into his resort claiming to need some rest and relaxation. Brooke had betrayed him years before, and Ian was willing to bet there was more to her visit than she would admit. No woman had even come close to igniting the heat and passion inside him as Brooke once had. And if Ian was going to discover what Brooke was hiding, what better way than through seduction? Seduction, Westmoreland StyleMontana horse breeder McKinnon Quinn savored his “no women on my ranch” rule. So when Casey Westmoreland asked for a job training horses, he turned her down flat. For despite her innocent looks, she tempted him beyond reason. Casey had vowed to get McKinnon to hire her and make him her first—her only—lover. Yet after every steamy encounter, the infuriating man dodged her. It was as if he had a secret he was desperate to keep…making Casey just as desperate to uncover it.
Ian's Ultimate Gamble: An African American Romance (The Westmorelands)
by Brenda JacksonYou never forget a Westmoreland man… Don&’t miss this sweepingly romantic and sexy story from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!Things have never been better for casino owner, Ian Westmoreland. An ambitious and determined man, he&’s used to getting what he wants, which has served him well as the new owner of a luxury casino and resort. Channeling everything into the success of his business, he has little time for love – especially when it comes to the Brooke Chamberlain – the woman who ignited a passion inside him like no other but who also betrayed him…It's hard to get over a Westmoreland and no one knows that better than Brooke. Her career as an FBI agent required her to put up impenetrable walls that made their relationship impossible. When she is sent on assignment to Ian&’s new casino, her nerves about seeing him again are quickly replaced by the sparks that occur whenever he is near.But Ian is still wary of her…with good reason and all bets are off when their game of seduction could lead to something real.Previously publishedWant more Westmoreland action? Check out these titles from Brenda Jackson: Seduction, Westmoreland Style Spencer&’s Forbidden Passion Taming Clint Westmoreland Cole&’s Red-Hot Pursuit
Ians Ultimate Gamble (The Westmorelands #10)
by Brenda JacksonCasino owner Ian Westmoreland thought he had seen the last of Brooke Chamberlain, until she checked into his resort claiming to need a little R & R. Brooke had betrayed him years before, and Ian was willing to bet there was more to her visit than she would admit. No woman had even come close to igniting the heat and passion inside him as Brooke once had. And if Ian was going to discover what Brooke was hiding, what better way than through seduction? But in this game of bedroom cat and mouse, the stakes were very high. Would Ian's ultimate gamble pay off?
Icarus
by K. AncrumPerfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he’s been stealing from—think Portrait of a Thief for YA readers.Icarus Gallagher is a thief. He steals priceless art and replaces it with his father’s impeccable forgeries. For years, one man—the wealthy Mr. Black—has been their target in revenge for his role in the death of Icarus’s mother. To keep their secret, Icarus adheres to his own strict rules to keep people, and feelings, at bay: Don’t let anyone close. Don’t let anyone touch you. And, above all, don’t get caught.Until one night, he does. Not by Mr. Black but by his mysterious son, Helios, now living under house arrest in the Black mansion. Instead of turning Icarus in, Helios bargains for something even more dangerous—a friendship that breaks every single one of Icarus’s rules.As reluctance and distrust become closeness and something more, they uncover the gilded cage that has trapped both their families for years. One Icarus is determined to escape. But his father’s thirst for revenge shows no sign of fading, and soon it may force Icarus to choose: the escape he’s dreamed of, or the boy he’s come to love. Reaching for both could be his greatest triumph—or it could be his downfall.
Icarus Rising
by Bernadette GardnerWhat would you do to save a dying civilization? Caleb and Zara have already committed to the daring experiment that could bring the Icarian people back from the brink of extinction. But when the experiment takes an unexpected turn, watch just how far they'll go to get things back on track!To save a dying race, sociologist Caleb Faulkner will forfeit his humanity. He has volunteered to join with an alien creature in order to take part in an ambitious breeding program designed to spare the dominant race on the planet Icarus from certain extinction. Dr. Zara Abbott has spent months helping to prepare Caleb for the joining, hiding her feelings for the man who will become the mate to an Icarian female as soon as he receives his symbiotic wings. When the joining proves disastrous, Caleb and his alien symbion can think of only one thing, mating with Zara. After so long preparing to sacrifice Caleb to the Icarians, will she be able to refuse the man who makes her heart take flight?
Icarus Unbound
by Bernadette GardnerWhat game is Jaran playing? He's chosen Lara as his mate, but she's a full-blooded human and he's a leader of the Icarian race. Is his plan to further humiliate her, as he's done since childhood? Lara has a plan of her own - she'll make him pay for all the years of torment. But passionate kisses and erotic temptation may be more than she can resist!The only full-blooded human member of the winged population on Icarus, Laramee Faulkner has longed to be accepted as one of the tribe. Since childhood, Jaran, the adopted son of the Icarian leaders, has never let Lara forget that she's different. As a boy, he teased and taunted her. As a man, he has the power to give her everything she's always desired, or tear her away from the world she loves.When Jaran chooses Lara as his mate, she's certain his plan is only to humiliate her, but his passionate kisses and sensual commands ignite her long-suppressed desires. Will she be able to resist the erotic temptation and make him pay for all the years he tormented her, or will she give in and claim her birthright as a member of the Icarian race even if it means giving herself to the man who made her feel like an outcast?
Icarus in Flight
by Hayden ThorneJames Ellsworth is a bit jaded, especially for his young age. He hates school and longs for his parents’ estate, where life is far more pleasant. Meeting new schoolmate Daniel Courtney is a much-needed distraction, one that will prove more and more engrossing as James and Daniel grow older.When his father dies, James is thrust into a position of responsibility, not just to his estate, but to his mother and sister as well. He leans as much as he can on his friendship with Daniel, but young Courtney has his own problems. His brother, George, is all Daniel has left in the world, and when he loses his brother to a freak accident, Daniel is left alone and without prospects.All the while, the two young men are discovering a relationship that their Victorian world will never approve of. Trying to deal with their loss and their love drives them apart -- James to a life of debauchery, Daniel to a life of study and work.As they grow older, James and Daniel discover that life is not what they thought it would be when they were schoolboys together, and that, even as they try to make their own way, they always come back to one another.