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Obsession: The gripping novel from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Susan LewisCorrie Browne is an ordinary girl with extraordinary ambitions. Determined to find the father she has never known, her search takes her from the quiet Suffolk village where she lives, to a new life in London, a fast-paced television career - and to three people who come to dominate her life.Luke, charismatic, blond and charming, is the only one to make Corrie feel welcome at TW TV and the only one to recognise her talent. Cristoff, an internationally famous film director, is the man who teaches her everything he knows about sex and passion. And Annelise is her boss and friend - a woman about whom Corrie knows a secret that must never be revealed. Three colleagues - all of whom are to play an important role in Corrie's search for love and success.One of whom intends Corrie's ultimate destruction.
Obsidian (Lux series #Bk. 1)
by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFrom Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of the Covenant series, comes the unputdownable first novel in the New York Times bestselling Lux series. Aliens are the new vampires, and sexy Daemon Black will set your pulse racing...STARTING OVER SUCKSWhen we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.AND THEN HE OPENED HIS MOUTHDaemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something... unexpected happens.THE HOT ALIEN LIVING NEXT DOOR MARKS MEYou heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.IF I DON'T KILL HIM FIRST, THAT IS
Obsidian Butterfly (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Novels)
by Laurell K. Hamilton'I was covered in blood, but it wasn't mine, so it was okay.' Edward is a hit man. He specialises in monsters. Vampires, shape-shifters, anything and everything. There are people like me, Anita Blake, who do it legally, but Edward doesn't sweat the legalities or, hell, the ethics. He is an equal opportunity killer. I may be one of the few friends that Edward has, but it's like being friends with a tame leopard. It may curl on the foot of your bed and let you pet its head, but it can still eat your throat out...
Obsidian Butterfly: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #9)
by Laurell K. HamiltonThe Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter backlist takes flight with a whole new look. In her ninth adventure, vampire hunter Anita Blake owes a favor to a friend-a man almost as dangerous as the ancient evil she's about to face.
Obsidian Inferno (The Bloodlines Chronicles #3)
by S. M. ButlerWhen Nicola's sister vanishes before her very eyes, her world unravels into a harrowing battle for survival and the desperate search for answers. What initially seems like a simple abduction soon morphs itself into a complex tapestry of conspiracy and intrigue, where peril hides at every twist and turn. Amidst this treacherous landscape, a formidable adversary emerges—a face both hauntingly familiar and a shadowy enigma. As Nicola races to rescue her sister, she must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and betrayals. The haunting reality of never seeing Fiona again looms, and the line between hope and despair grows dangerously thin. In the heart-pounding journey through a world where trust is elusive, the truth is in the eye of the beholder, and allies may be enemies, the fate of those Nicola loves most in the world hangs in the balance.
Obsidian Moons (Obsidian Series #2)
by Jon KeysSequel to Obsidian SunObsidian Series: Book TwoAfter achieving the impossible and releasing their people from the Varas slavers, Anan and Terja, a spellweaver and spellspinner, start the arduous journey back to their homeland. A winter trek across the grasslands is dangerous enough, but the traitor, Xain, is tasked with recapturing the slaves, and failure will mean his death. As added insurance, the Varas High Regent hires a Triad of legendary Ubica assassins and assigns a full regiment of his personal guards, along with their captain, to the task. Their mission is clear: recapture the escaped Talac slaves destined for the Varas pleasure houses--and the bed of the High Regent--at any cost. The newly freed Talac travel toward their homelands with the full knowledge they are likely being pursued. The flight westward is fraught with new and unexpected dangers as Anan and Terja struggle to save their tribe. The battle for shelter, food, and a way to defend themselves becomes an all-consuming task, but they are reminded by the avatars of their gods that all is not as it appears.
Obsidian Prey (A Ghost Hunters Novel #6)
by Jayne CastleAmber tuner and independent prospector Lyra Dore lost her heart--and her discovery of a rare amethyst ruin--to cutthroat businessman Cruz Sweetwater. At least she had her artistically talented dust-bunny to comfort her... But the ruin's mysterious power has put everyone involved with the project in danger. And only by trusting their psychic instincts will Cruz and Lyra survive-- and surrender to the desire that binds them.
Obsidian Sun (Obsidian Series #1)
by Jon KeysDifferences must be put aside when vengeance becomes all-consuming. Anan, a spellweaver of the Talac people, returns from a hunting trip to find his village decimated, his mate dead, and everyone else captured by Varas slavers. The sole survivor is Terja, a young man without the velvet that covers most Talac, marking him as a spellspinner. Since Talac magic requires both a weaver and a spinner, Anan and Terja must move beyond their ingrained mistrust. All that remains is revenge and a desperate plan to rescue their tribesmen before they are sold to Varas pleasure houses. A goal Anan and Terja are willing to die for. With the blessing of the Talac gods, they discover new and surprising ways to complement each other's power. But as they race through terrain full of enemies and dangerous creatures to reach their people before they pass into Varas lands, they must take drastic steps to face the overwhelming odds against them. Understanding their connection might be their only hope.2015 Rainbow Awards Best Gay Fantasy Runner-Up
Obsidian and Stars
by Julie EshbaughIn the riveting sequel to Ivory and Bone—the YA fantasy novel that New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman described as having a “richly crafted world of life-and-death stakes”—the story shifts to Mya’s viewpoint as vengeful adversaries force her to flee the life she once knew.After surviving the battle that erupted after Lo and the Bosha clan attacked, now Mya is looking ahead to her future with Kol. All the things that once felt so uncertain to her are finally falling into place. But the same night as Kol and Mya’s betrothal announcement, Mya’s brother Chev reveals his plan to marry their youngest sister, Lees, to his friend Morsk. The only way to avoid this terrible turn of events, Morsk informs Mya when he corners her later, is for Mya to take Lees’ place and marry him herself. Rejecting Morsk’s offer, and in an effort to protect her sister, Mya whisks Lees away to a secret island until things back home blow over. Mya soon realizes she’s been followed, however. Even worse, lurking deep in the recesses of this dangerous place are rivals from Mya’s past whose thirst for revenge exceeds all reason.With the lives of her loved ones resting on her shoulders, Mya must make a move before the enemies of her past become the undoing of her future.
Obsidio: The Illuminae Files_03 (The Illuminae Files #3)
by Jay Kristoff Amie KaufmanFrom bestselling author duo Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff comes the exciting finale in the trilogy that broke the mold and has been called "stylistically mesmerizing" and "out-of-this-world-awesome."Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on the container ship, Mao. With the jump station destroyed and their resources scarce, the only option is to return to Kerenza--but who knows what they'll find seven months after the invasion? Meanwhile, Kady's cousin, Asha, survived the initial BeiTech assault and has joined Kerenza's ragtag underground resistance. When Rhys--an old flame from Asha's past--reappears on Kerenza, the two find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. With time running out, a final battle will be waged on land and in space, heros will fall, and hearts will be broken.
Obstinada (Série Toque Tóxico - Livro 3 #3)
by Lexy TimmsPara escapar do medo, é preciso enfrentá-lo, não contorná-lo. Brady Simmons está se saindo bem após deixar seu ex para trás. Sua galeria está fazendo sucesso e suas pinturas estão vendendo, mas ela ainda anseia por aquele que escapou, James Gilmore. Quando surge uma oportunidade de trabalhar para um artista famoso, Brady decide se arriscar. Ela vai para a Inglaterra, encontrando-se perto de onde James mora. Eles se encontram novamente e as centelhas voam como nunca. Quando Brady vê a trajetória para a fama em que James está, ela recua. Ela não sabe se consegue amar outro homem famoso. A única maneira de vencer com uma pessoa tóxica é não jogar.
Obstruction (Famille Prescott #1)
by Mignon MykelQu’obtient-on lorsqu’on combine une petite rousse, un joueur de la LNH et Hawaï ? Une rupture de contrat... Ayant grandi avec le hockey, Caleb Prescott connaît très bien les hauts et les bas d’une saison. Il s’était juré une chose : s’en tenir au jeu, sans être porte-parole. Sydney Meadows termine son baccalauréat et décide de faire un stage dans une agence artistique. Amusant, non ? Jusqu’à ce qu’elle reçoive une mission impossible… persuader un joueur de hockey réputé, qui fait peu d’apparition dans les médias, d’être la vedette d’une émission de rencontres. Ce qui débute comme un simple défi se complique rapidement de plusieurs façons différentes…
Occhi ossessionati
by Jodie SloanMichael era stato uno dei migliori lottatori, fino a che accadde qualcosa sul ring che lo fece allontanare da tutto quello che amava. Il rapporto con la sua ex moglie è teso e la contatta solo per vedere suo figlio Jeremy. Inizia a bere e a giocare d’azzardo per avere l’illusione di provare le stesse sensazioni di quando era nel ring con gli altri lottatori. Michael vorrebbe tornare a combattere ma ogni volta che ricomincia, la sua testa torna indietro a quella notte di cinque anni prima. Dara è una giovane donna di 25 anni, che ha vissuto una tragedia che ha ossessionato la sua vita e le sue decisioni.Rimane affascinata dai combattimenti dentro il ring a forma di ottagono ma tutti quelli con cui parla le dicono che ha bisogno di un allenatore che la possa portare fino al limite. Le sue ricerche la conducono a Michael, ma ritiene che non sarebbe corretto presentarsi davanti alla sua porta. Alla fine lavoreranno insieme e presto vivranno una passione che porteranno dal ring alla camera da letto.
Occidis (Sophia Moreau Trilogy Ser. #1)
by Aisha TritleAt the age of ten, Sophia was offered a choice: join Program Occidis and train to become an assassin, or let her mother die.Seven years later, Sophia’s life serves one purpose: to do the bidding of the narcissistic Danish billionaire who controls her, Norbert Alexander. But her panic attacks keep getting in the way of her job, and when she witnesses the death of another Member, Sophia knows her time of sanity is running out. When the handsome new member of Occidis, Ilya, kidnaps her while on a job and tells her she’s been chosen to take down the man she’s served for almost half of her life, Sophia reluctantly accepts. Things start to unravel, however, and Sophia finds herself fighting to balance her attraction and distrust when the details of Ilya’s mysterious history come to light. With her life threatened at every turn, Sophia goes on a transatlantic mission to destroy the man responsible for the deaths of so many.
Occupation: Millionaire
by Alexandra SellersHOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRETallia Venables had landed herself a millionaire. Sexy Brad Slinger had all the essentials for a well-heeled happily-ever-after. But Tallia wasn't looking for a husband; what the pretty scientist needed was an investor. And Brad was her man-at least, according to his bankbook. Then she started dating Mr. Tall, Dark and Irresistible.Now the only thing Brad seemed determined to do was kiss her senseless. So Tallia went undercover as a plain Jane to keep the handsome bachelor at bay. Everything was going fine-until Tallia fell in love. Could she tell Brad she wasn't the woman he thought she was-but the wife he was dreaming of?
Ocean Child
by Tamara McKinley1920. Having disobeyed the wishes of her aristocratic family, Lulu Pearson, a young and talented Tasmanian sculptress, finds herself alone in London in the wake of the Great War. The future is looking bright until, on the eve of her first exhibition, Lulu learns she has inherited a racing colt called Ocean Child from a mysterious benefactor, and she must return to her homeland to claim him. Baffled by the news, Lulu boards a ship to Tasmania to uncover the truth behind the strange bequest, but it seems a welcome return is more than she can hope for. Unbeknownst to Lulu, more than a few fortunes ride on Ocean Child's success - it seems everyone from her estranged mother to the stable hands has a part to play, and an interest in keeping the family secrets buried.
Ocean Child
by Tamara Mckinley1920. Having disobeyed the wishes of her aristocratic family, Lulu Pearson, a young and talented Tasmanian sculptress, finds herself alone in London in the wake of the Great War. The future is looking bright until, on the eve of her first exhibition, Lulu learns she has inherited a racing colt called Ocean Child from a mysterious benefactor, and she must return to her homeland to claim him. Baffled by the news, Lulu boards a ship to Tasmania to uncover the truth behind the strange bequest, but it seems a welcome return is more than she can hope for. Unbeknownst to Lulu, more than a few fortunes ride on Ocean Child's success - it seems everyone from her estranged mother to the stable hands has a part to play, and an interest in keeping the family secrets buried.
Ocean Light: Book 2 (The Psy-Changeling Trinity Series #2)
by Nalini SinghSecurity specialist Bowen Knight has come back from the dead. But there's a ticking time bomb in his head: a chip implanted to block telepathic interference that could fail at any moment - taking his brain along with it. With no time to waste, he should be back on land helping the Human Alliance. Instead, he's at the bottom of the ocean, consumed with an enigmatic changeling . . . Kaia Luna may have traded in science for being a chef, but she won't hide the facts of Bo's condition from him or herself. She's suffered too much loss in her life to fall prey to the dangerous charm of a human who is a dead man walking. And she carries a devastating secret that Bo could never imagine . . . But when Kaia is taken by those who mean her deadly harm, all bets are off. Bo will do anything to get her back - even if it means striking a devil's bargain and giving up his mind to the enemy. 'Paranormal romance at its best' Publishers Weekly 'Singh continues to be one of the most prolific and consistently excellent writers on the scene today' Romantic Times
Ocean Light: Book 2 (The Psy-Changeling Trinity Series #2)
by Nalini SinghNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh dives beneath the surface of her Psy-Changeling world into a story of passionate devotion and selfless love . . .Security specialist Bowen Knight has come back from the dead. But there's a ticking time bomb in his head: a chip implanted to block telepathic interference that could fail at any moment - taking his brain along with it. With no time to waste, he should be back on land helping the Human Alliance. Instead, he's at the bottom of the ocean, consumed with an enigmatic changeling . . . Kaia Luna may have traded in science for being a chef, but she won't hide the facts of Bo's condition from him or herself. She's suffered too much loss in her life to fall prey to the dangerous charm of a human who is a dead man walking. And she carries a devastating secret that Bo could never imagine . . . But when Kaia is taken by those who mean her deadly harm, all bets are off. Bo will do anything to get her back - even if it means striking a devil's bargain and giving up his mind to the enemy. 'Paranormal romance at its best' Publishers Weekly 'Singh continues to be one of the most prolific and consistently excellent writers on the scene today' Romantic TimesRead by Angela Dawe(p) Tantor Media 2018
Ocean Light: The Psy-changeling Series (Psy-Changeling Trinity #2)
by Nalini SinghNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into the mysterious, haunting world of the deep and into the heart of a love story that will change two peoples forever in this new novel of the Psy-Changeling Trinity series...
Ocean of Secrets
by Jerry SacherAndrew Elliot, the son of a Scottish nobleman, is being sent to America, accompanied by his fiancée and her brother. But Andrew's engagement is not a love match. His family insists that he marries to "cure" him of his feelings for the son of the caretaker on his father's estate. Matthew Ahearn leaves Ireland to pursue his dream of becoming a Texas cowboy. In London, a brush with the law almost derails his plans, but Matthew perseveres and lands a job as a third-class steward on a ship bound for America. Andrew's and Matthew's worlds collide as they--and their secrets--are brought together in the magic of an ocean voyage, one that will never be forgotten. The year is 1912, and they are about to board RMS Titanic....
Ocean's Godori (The Alliance)
by Elaine U. ChoAn Indie Next Pick • An Amazon Editors' Pick • A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year • Finalist for the Washington State Book Award for Fiction • Finalist for the Silver Falchion Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Award • Shortlisted for the 2024 Endeavour AwardBecky Chambers meets Firefly in this big-hearted Korean space opera debut about a disgraced space pilot struggling to find her place while fighting to protect the people she loves. &“A thrilling, transportive ride from a powerful and evocative new voice.&” —Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, and Naomi Funabashi, Hillman Grad Books Ocean Yoon has never felt very Korean, even if she is descended from a long line of haenyeo, Jeju Island&’s beloved female divers. She doesn&’t like soju, constantly misses cultural references, and despite her love of the game, people still say that she doesn&’t play hwatu like a Korean. Ocean&’s also persona non grata at the Alliance, Korea&’s solar system-dominating space agency, since a mission went awry and she earned a reputation for being a little too quick with her gun. When her best friend, Teo, second son of the Anand Tech empire, is framed for murdering his family, Ocean and her misfit crewmates are pushed to the forefront of a high-stakes ideological conflict. But dodging bullets and winning space chases may be the easiest part of what comes next.A thrilling adventure across the solar that delivers hyperkinetic action sequences and irresistible will-they-won't-they romance alongside its nuanced exploration of colonialism and capitalism, Ocean&’s Godori ultimately asks: What do we owe our past? How do we navigate our present while honoring the complicated facets of our identity? What can our future hold?
Oceanborn
by Amalie HowardNerissa Marin has won her crown. But can she keep it? Already, her ties to the human realm are driving a wedge between Nerissa and her people. When word arrives that her part-human prince consort, Lo, has been poisoned, she makes the difficult choice to leave Waterfell and return landside. As the royal courts debate her decision, even more disturbing rumors surface: a plot is rising against her, led by someone she least expects.On land, Nerissa learns another shocking truth-Lo does not remember who she is. As her choice to try to save him threatens her hold on her crown, changing loyalties and uncertainty test her courage in ways she could never have imagined. Nerissa will have one last chance to prove herself as a queen...and save the undersea kingdom she loves.
Oceanborne
by Katherine IronsKatherine Irons returns to a realm of elemental power, ambition, desire, and tenderness in Oceanborne. . .An Irresistible TideElena Carter has loved the sea all her life. As an underwater archaeologist, she works with it every day, cajoling it into giving up the treasures and mysteries of its past. But when she pulls a handsome stranger from the water in the midst of a storm, she realizes there is much she still has to learn. Taking shelter from the tempest, they experience sensual awakenings, pleasures different from any they have felt before. But the stranger, her intoxicating Prince Orion, disappears, leaving nothing but an ancient artifact.Reluctantly returning to her landbound life, Elena finds more pieces to a puzzle that baffles her even as it hints at greater discoveries yet to be made. She longs to feel Orion's arms around her just one more time, and to ask him about the secrets hidden in the deep, secrets inextricably bound up with Orion and their unquenchable passion. But who—or what—is he? And once she has known the touch of the sea, can Elena return to the world she left behind? Praise for Seaborne"A page-turning tale of forbidden love and ocean magic. . .it swept me away! —Sarah Grey
Oceans Apart
by Karen KingsburyA riveting story of secret sin and the healing power of forgiveness. Airline pilot Connor Evans and his wife, Michele, seem to be the perfect couple living what looks like a perfect life. Then a plane goes down in the Pacific Ocean. One of the casualties is Kiahna Siefert, a flight attendant Connor knew well. Too well. Kiahna's will is very clear: before her seven-year-old son, Max, can be turned over to the state, he must spend the summer with the father he's never met, the father who doesn't know he exists: Connor Evans. Now will the presence of one lonely child and the truth he represents destroy Connor's family ? Or is it possible that healing and hope might come in the shape of a seven-year-old boy?