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The Complete Safeguard Collection: Hidden Impact\Deadly Testimony\Contracted Defense (A Safeguard Novel)
by Piper J. DrakeMeet the men of Centurion Corporation—an elite group of mercenaries who will go to any extreme to complete a mission…even risk their hearts. The entire exhilarating Safeguard series by Piper J. Drake, available now!Hidden ImpactMilitary veteran-turned-mercenary Gabriel Diaz is a natural defender. He’ll do anything to ensure a mission is successful. Anything but get emotionally invested—he learned the hard way that can be deadly. Easy bodyguard jobs in between the more challenging missions are all he’s interested in now.Maylin Cheng is desperate and running out of time. Her younger sister has gone missing but no one seems to take her concern seriously. Her last hope lies in asking an aloof bodyguard for help. He dismisses her outright, but all that changes when she is almost killed in a not-so-accidental hit-and-run right before his eyes.Deadly TestimonyKyle Yeun didn’t start out bad and he doesn’t intend to end his life while on the wrong side of the law, either. His testimony to his former employer’s environmental misdeeds has earned him a protection detail compliments of the US government. But due to a dark international conspiracy Kyle was unaware of, his former employers have made ending his life a top priority. Realizing he needs more protection than the US Marshals can provide, he turns to Safeguard after seeing the beautiful, deadly Lizzy Scott in action.One look at Kyle, and sniper Lizzy Scott knows this isn’t going to be an easy protection job. He’s arrogant, irritating and almost irresistible. Instead of being put off by her hardened attitude, Kyle seems to thrive off the challenge. And she’s slowly giving in to his charms.Contracted DefenseAdam Hicks may be the rookie at Safeguard, but he’s no novice in the field. Retired from active duty after multiple tours and back fresh from a brief rest in New Zealand, he’s itching to return to action. But the challenge he hoped for arrives in an unexpected form: his sexy yet stern new partner. The last thing Victoria Ash wants is to work with the new guy—especially one as gorgeous as Adam. His relaxed attitude about their first “easy” assignment together—setting up a private home defense network for a reclusive client—doesn’t impress her. Easy usually means trouble. She’s proved right when Adam discovers that the multiple incursions on the physical and cyber security systems aren’t just glitches. They’re under attack…and there’s a traitor in their midst.
The Complete Sookie Stackhouse Stories
by Charlaine HarrisFor the first time together in one volume, the complete Sookie Stackhouse short stories - with new introductions from Charlaine Harris New fans can fill in the gaps in their Sookie lore, while old friends can revisit some of their favourite moments and characters. From investigating the murder of a local fairy to learning that her cousin was a vampire, from remodelling Tara's house to attending a wedding with her shapeshifting boss Sam, Sookie navigates the perils and pitfalls of the paranormal world.Gather round the bar at Bon Temps' favourite watering hole and hear stories that will make you wish that Sookie never left, including:'Fairy Dust''One Word Answer''Dracula Night''Lucky''Gift Wrap''Two Blondes''If I Had a Hammer''Small-Town Wedding''Playing Possum''In the Blue Hereafter'This definitive collection is the perfect binge read for people who like their stories with bite!'Charlaine Harris is a phenomenon' SFX
The Complete Sookie Stackhouse Stories (The Southern Vampire Mysteries)
by Charlaine HarrisFor the first time together in one volume, the complete short story collection starring Sookie Stackhouse—with a new introduction from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the series, Charlaine Harris. For the first time together in one volume, here is the complete short story collection starring Louisiana’s favorite telepathic waitress, Sookie Stackhouse—from #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris. New fans can fill in the gaps in their Sookie lore while old friends can revisit some of their favorite moments and characters. From investigating the murder of a local fairy to learning that her cousin was a vampire, from remodeling her best friend’s house to attending a wedding with her shapeshifting boss, Sam, Sookie navigates the perils and pitfalls of the paranormal world.Belly up to the bar at Bon Temps’s favorite watering hole and hear stories that will make you wish Sookie never left, including...“Fairy Dust”“One Word Answer”“Dracula Night”“Lucky”“Gift Wrap”“Two Blondes”“If I Had a Hammer”“Small-Town Wedding”“Playing Possum”“In the Blue Hereafter”This definitive collection is the perfect binge read for people who like their stories with bite!
The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating & Sex (Worst-case Scenario Ser.)
by Joshua Piven David Borgenicht Ben H. WintersBlind dates, bad kissers, breakup texts, nightmare hook ups--it's a jungle out there! Luckily, the authors of the bestselling Worst-Case Scenario series have created the most comprehensive handbook for surviving the wilds d'amour through every phase of a relationship, from courting and getting hitched to breaking up and moving on. Collecting hundreds of the best of the worst dating and sex scenarios from across the 27-book series--and featuring dozens of new entries--this bedside bible of illustrated, expert advice on romantic and not-so-romantic disasters will keep readers amused and safe in equal measure. Also including an appendix of pickup lines to avoid (or use), handy excuses, guide to body language, an "It's Not You, It's Me" letter template, and more.
The Con Code
by Shana SilverA teen forger and thief forms a criminal crew from her high school friends (and crush) to perform a series of heists leading to the location of her missing mother in this action-packed contemporary YA novel, The Con Code.By day, seventeen-year-old Fiona Spangler runs small cons for her ritzy prep-school classmates: getting them out of tests and forging fake hall passes. But by night, Fiona joins her dad on riskier heists: stealing back the clue-filled forgeries her mom scattered across the country before she disappeared. Fiona desperately hopes that her mother will be waiting at the end of the scavenger hunt she left behind.And they are SO close. Just three more heists remain, but then disaster strikes when Fiona’s dad is captured by the FBI. Desperate to finish the job and save what’s left of her family, Fiona assembles of crew of teen criminals: a master of disguise who can transform into anyone, a talented hacker who only communicates in glares, and a rival con artist with a vendetta against—and possible crush on—Fiona.All they have to do is perform three nearly impossible heists, solve her mother’s incredibly complex clues, and evade the FBI. Easy, right?Praise for Shana Silver's Mind Games: “An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep readers guessing. The complex plot, the occasional twists, and the quick pacing make this a difficult read to put down.” —School Library Journal "It's a YA Michael Crichton novel, minus the 100-page master class intro on quantum mechanics, biotech, and string theory...Mind Games is an absolute blast. If you are a fan of Memento or Strange Days, this one's definitely for you!" —NPR
The Conceited Crown Princess: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Ling HuQianXieOnce transmigrated, she became the trash + ugly girl that everyone ridiculed. Ugly girl? She touched her face, a trace of a charming smile curling up at the corner of her lips. "I don't think so …" Trash? When did these two words become synonymous with my Evil Phoenix? Heh — Her cold eyes opened, and she spoke in a cold voice, "I shall return the humiliation that you have suffered one day for me to pay me back in your stead from now on …" Possessing one's soul, the world suddenly changed to cure the poison. Abandoning one's fiance, abusing trash of a girl and dominating cold man. Let's see how she can reverse the situation and shine in a foreign world!
The Conceited Crown Princess: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Ling HuQianXieOnce transmigrated, she became the trash + ugly girl that everyone ridiculed. Ugly girl? She touched her face, a trace of a charming smile curling up at the corner of her lips. "I don't think so …" Trash? When did these two words become synonymous with my Evil Phoenix? Heh — Her cold eyes opened, and she spoke in a cold voice, "I shall return the humiliation that you have suffered one day for me to pay me back in your stead from now on …" Possessing one's soul, the world suddenly changed to cure the poison. Abandoning one's fiance, abusing trash of a girl and dominating cold man. Let's see how she can reverse the situation and shine in a foreign world!
The Conceited Crown Princess: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Ling HuQianXieOnce transmigrated, she became the trash + ugly girl that everyone ridiculed. Ugly girl? She touched her face, a trace of a charming smile curling up at the corner of her lips. "I don't think so …" Trash? When did these two words become synonymous with my Evil Phoenix? Heh — Her cold eyes opened, and she spoke in a cold voice, "I shall return the humiliation that you have suffered one day for me to pay me back in your stead from now on …" Possessing one's soul, the world suddenly changed to cure the poison. Abandoning one's fiance, abusing trash of a girl and dominating cold man. Let's see how she can reverse the situation and shine in a foreign world!
The Conclave of Shadow: Missy Masters #2
by Alyc HelmsThe line between enemy and ally is thinner than a shadow's edge.Ever since she saved the spirit guardians of China by selling out to her worst enemy, Missy Masters -- a.k.a. the pulp hero Mr. Mystic -- has been laying low. But when knights serving the Conclave of Shadow steal secret technology from a museum exhibit on the Argent Aces, everyone looks to Mr. Mystic for help. If Missy doesn't want her masquerade blown, she'd better track down the thieves, and fast.But stolen tech turns out to be the least of her problems. Recent events have upset the balance of power in the Shadow Realms, removing the barriers that once held the ravenous Voidlands in check. Their spread threatens destruction in the mortal realm as well... and only the Conclave stands ready to push them back.In a world of shadow, telling friends from enemies is easier said than done. But if she wants to save San Francisco, Missy will have to decide who to trust. Including her own instincts, which tell her that something is stalking her with murder in mind...File Under: FantasyFrom the Paperback edition.
The Concubine: A Novel
by Norah LoftsAcclaimed and beloved historical novelist Norah Lofts brings to life the danger, romance, and intrigue of the Tudor court that forever altered the course of English history. The king first noticed Anne Boleyn as a heartbroken sixteen-year-old, sullen and beautiful after a thwarted romance with the son of the Earl of Northumberland. "All eyes and hair," a courtier had said disparagingly of her, but when King Henry VIII fell for young Anne, nothing could keep him from what he desired. Against common sense and the urgings of his most trusted advisors, Henry defied all, blindly following his passion for Anne, using the power he held over the bodies and souls of all who reside in his realm and beyond. Anne's ascent to the throne elevates her from lady-in-waiting to the highest position a woman could attain, but her life spirals out of control when Henry is driven to desperate acts of betrayal and violence. The consequences of Anne's rise to power and eventual demise are felt well beyond the inner circle of the court. Loyalties, to church, to queen, to country, are tested, and -- in the wake of the king's volatile passions -- can be an unpredictable matter of life and death. First published in 1963 and adored by readers for generations, Lofts' lush and moving portrayal of the ambitious and doomed Anne Boleyn will continue to reign as a classic retelling of this epic chapter of history vividly brought to life.
The Concubine’s Daughter Comes Around: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Fei Nuoafter the unexpected awakening the weak bun had turned into a hard rock deception humiliation how could she a person from the 21st century be willing to resign herself to fate it was you who delivered yourselves to my doorstep see i won't peel off three layers of your skin punishing scum fighting evil and seeing how the humble girl dong ling would turn over and become the master
The Concubine’s Daughter Comes Around: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Fei Nuoafter the unexpected awakening the weak bun had turned into a hard rock deception humiliation how could she a person from the 21st century be willing to resign herself to fate it was you who delivered yourselves to my doorstep see i won't peel off three layers of your skin punishing scum fighting evil and seeing how the humble girl dong ling would turn over and become the master
The Concubine’s Daughter Comes Around: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Fei Nuoafter the unexpected awakening the weak bun had turned into a hard rock deception humiliation how could she a person from the 21st century be willing to resign herself to fate it was you who delivered yourselves to my doorstep see i won't peel off three layers of your skin punishing scum fighting evil and seeing how the humble girl dong ling would turn over and become the master
The Concubine’s Daughter Comes Around: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Fei Nuoafter the unexpected awakening the weak bun had turned into a hard rock deception humiliation how could she a person from the 21st century be willing to resign herself to fate it was you who delivered yourselves to my doorstep see i won't peel off three layers of your skin punishing scum fighting evil and seeing how the humble girl dong ling would turn over and become the master
The Conditions of Will
by Jessa Hastings*This gorgeous edition comes with French flaps, deckled edges, and spot gloss*From the author of the Magnolia Parks universe and the Never series comes a fresh family drama with a heavy dose of romance and a twist of mystery."I can't remember the last time I couldn't get a handle on myself and my emotions, but the lid is slipping.Something about the slipping lid feels like it's Sam Penny's fault. Like he broke the seal and he's slowly opening me up."London-based Georgia Carter, professional lie detector and body-language savant, has long been estranged from her infuriating, close-minded, wealthy South Carolina family. After a falling-out years ago, the chasm runs deep between the black sheep—Georgia and her gay, alcoholic brother—and their parents and elder siblings. But when their father dies suddenly, Georgia returns to the States for the funeral…where she comes face-to-face with Sam Penny, her brother's AA sponsor.Amid the tensions, dramas and revelations of the family reunion, Georgia and Sam are instantly drawn to each other. However, Georgia's brother also harbors feelings for Sam, and the last thing Georgia wants to do is hurt the only family she's ever really had.When their father's will reveals a surprising bequest to a mysterious stranger, Georgia's ability to read people becomes crucial in unraveling her father's hidden past. The delicate balance within the family teeters, and secrets—both old and new—threaten to push them beyond the breaking point. There are only so many cracks a damaged family can take before it shatters.
The Conditions of Will: The new novel from the author of MAGNOLIA PARKS, available now!
by Jessa HastingsTHE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION MAGNOLIA PARKS****Featuring stunning illustrated endpapers by Emmy Lawless exclusive to the UK hardback edition.****London-based Georgia Carter, professional lie-detector and body-language savant, has long been estranged from her infuriating, close-minded, wealthy South Carolina family. After a falling-out years ago, the chasm runs deep between the black sheep - Georgia and her gay, alcoholic brother - and their parents and elder siblings. But when their father dies suddenly, Georgia returns to the States for the funeral ... where she comes face-to-face with Sam Penny, her brother's AA sponsor.Amid the tensions, dramas and revelations of the family reunion, Georgia and Sam are instantly drawn to each other.However, Georgia's brother also harbours feelings for Sam, and the last thing Georgia wants to do is hurt the only family she's ever really had.When their father's will reveals a surprising bequest to a mysterious stranger, Georgia's ability to read people becomes crucial in unravelling her father's hidden past. The delicate balance within the family teeters, and secrets - both old and new - threaten to push them beyond the breaking point.There are only so many cracks a damaged family can take before it shatters.
The Conditions of Will: The new novel from the author of MAGNOLIA PARKS, available to pre-order now
by Jessa HastingsTHE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION MAGNOLIA PARKS****Featuring stunning illustrated endpapers by Emmy Lawless exclusive to the UK hardback edition.****London-based Georgia Carter, professional lie-detector and body-language savant, has long been estranged from her infuriating, close-minded, wealthy South Carolina family. After a falling-out years ago, the chasm runs deep between the black sheep - Georgia and her gay, alcoholic brother - and their parents and elder siblings. But when their father dies suddenly, Georgia returns to the States for the funeral ... where she comes face-to-face with Sam Penny, her brother's AA sponsor.Amid the tensions, dramas and revelations of the family reunion, Georgia and Sam are instantly drawn to each other.However, Georgia's brother also harbours feelings for Sam, and the last thing Georgia wants to do is hurt the only family she's ever really had.When their father's will reveals a surprising bequest to a mysterious stranger, Georgia's ability to read people becomes crucial in unravelling her father's hidden past. The delicate balance within the family teeters, and secrets - both old and new - threaten to push them beyond the breaking point.There are only so many cracks a damaged family can take before it shatters.
The Confection Connection
by Monica TilleryAfter appearing on a popular reality cooking show, Carly Piper's newly opened bakery is landing her in debt. Making the cakes for the celebrity wedding of the year might be the answer to all her troubles.Problem is, her rival from the show, Michael Welch, is also pitching his bakery to the celebrity couple. When a misunderstanding leads the quirky bride to think they're a couple, she wants to hire them both.Stuck traveling together to keep up appearances, the pair finds themselves cozying up to the idea of making their fake relationship real. But a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity leaves these two wondering whether they have the right recipe for success after all. Can Michael and Carly create something lasting or is their love a half-baked proposal?Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Confection Connection
by Monica TilleryAfter appearing on a popular reality cooking show, Carly Piper’s newly opened bakery is landing her in debt. Making the cakes for the celebrity wedding of the year might be the answer to all her troubles.Problem is, her rival from the show, Michael Welch, is also pitching his bakery to the celebrity couple. When a misunderstanding leads the quirky bride to think they’re a couple, she wants to hire them both.Stuck traveling together to keep up appearances, the pair finds themselves cozying up to the idea of making their fake relationship real. But a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity leaves these two wondering whether they have the right recipe for success after all. Can Michael and Carly create something lasting or is their love a half-baked proposal?Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Confection Connection
by Monica TilleryAfter appearing on a popular reality cooking show, Carly Piper’s newly opened bakery is landing her in debt. Making the cakes for the celebrity wedding of the year might be the answer to all her troubles.Problem is, her rival from the show, Michael Welch, is also pitching his bakery to the celebrity couple. When a misunderstanding leads the quirky bride to think they’re a couple, she wants to hire them both.Stuck traveling together to keep up appearances, the pair finds themselves cozying up to the idea of making their fake relationship real. But a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity leaves these two wondering whether they have the right recipe for success after all. Can Michael and Carly create something lasting or is their love a half-baked proposal?Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Confectioner's Tale: A Novel of Paris
by Laura MadeleineAt the famous Patisserie Clermont, a chance encounter with the owner's daughter has given one young man a glimpse into a life he never knew existed: of sweet cream and melted chocolate, golden caramel and powdered sugar, of pastry light as air. But it is not just the art of confectionery that holds him captive, and soon a forbidden love affair begins.Almost eighty years later, an academic discovers a hidden photograph of her grandfather as a young man with two people she has never seen before. Scrawled on the back of the picture are the words “Forgive me.” Unable to resist the mystery behind it, she begins to unravel the story of two star-crossed lovers and one irrevocable betrayal.
The Confession
by Erin MccauleyA confession turns successful handbag designer Aimee Morrison's world upside down and lands her on the doorstep of Emily Sinclair, the woman who could possibly be her birth mother. In a case of mistaken identity, Aimee impulsively accepts a job as Emily's personal assistant. To complicate matters, Aimee falls in love with Marcus Lee, a sexy, moody, damaged man who is highly suspicious of her. Marcus Lee has spent most of his life on the Sinclair estate, having lived there with his mother as a child, and returning after college to pursue his dream of becoming a writer and assume the role of estate caretaker. Growing up with the memory of his father's betrayal, and his mother's emotional isolation, he's learned to trust no one. Watching woman after woman claim to be Emily's long-lost daughter in an effort to be her sole heir, he also believes everyone has a hidden agenda. Upon meeting Aimee, he is surprised by his strong physical attraction to her, and even as he begins to fall in love, he knows she's keeping secrets. Tangled in her own deceptions, will Aimee lose everything she loves once the truth is revealed? Sensuality Level: Sensual Debut author Erin McCauley resides in the Pacific Northwest with her Knight in Shining Armor, her dedicated puppy Maxx, and her three children, writing deeply moving love stories that will have you believing in happily ever after.
The Confession
by Erin MccauleyA confession turns successful handbag designer Aimee Morrison’s world upside down and lands her on the doorstep of Emily Sinclair, the woman who could possibly be her birth mother. In a case of mistaken identity, Aimee impulsively accepts a job as Emily’s personal assistant. To complicate matters, Aimee falls in love with Marcus Lee, a sexy, moody, damaged man who is highly suspicious of her.<P><P> Marcus Lee has spent most of his life on the Sinclair estate, having lived there with his mother as a child, and returning after college to pursue his dream of becoming a writer and assume the role of estate caretaker. Growing up with the memory of his father’s betrayal, and his mother’s emotional isolation, he’s learned to trust no one. Watching woman after woman claim to be Emily’s long-lost daughter in an effort to be her sole heir, he also believes everyone has a hidden agenda. Upon meeting Aimee, he is surprised by his strong physical attraction to her, and even as he begins to fall in love, he knows she’s keeping secrets.<P> Tangled in her own deceptions, will Aimee lose everything she loves once the truth is revealed?
The Confession
by Sierra KincadeThe hot and thrilling conclusion to the Body Work Trilogy, following The Masseuse and The DistractionAnna Rossi walked away from Alec Flynn to keep her family and friends safe. But she can't protect her heart from him, no matter how hard she tries... Time has done nothing to quell Anna's need for Alec. She knows that she did the right thing walking away; the constant media attention that Alec's been getting for testifying against Maxim Stein and Force Enterprises is evidence enough of that. But no matter how many times she warns herself that Alec is dangerous, she just can't stay away--even after her connection to him once again threatens her life... Alec knows the evidence he has against Max could stop him from hurting anyone ever again. But when it's revealed that Alec stands to inherit everything from Max's loss, his testimony is called into question--and Max could walk free putting Anna in harms' ways once again. Now he's beginning to wonder if any of this is even worth it--and if he and Anna will ever have a chance at true happiness...
The Confession of Katherine Howard
by Suzannah DunnFrom Suzannah Dunn, the critically acclaimed author of The Queen of Subtleties, The Sixth Wife and The Queen’s Sorrow, comes the tragic, gripping, and intensely moving story of Katherine Howard—the fifth wife of England’s King Henry VIII—and the best friend she nearly took down with her. The Confession of Katherine Howard is masterful historical fiction, ideal for fans of Phillipa Gregory and Allison Weir, bringing to rich, lustrous life the sights and sounds of the royal Tudor court while telling a story of passion, intrigue, betrayal, and destiny that will live in the reader’s memory long after the final page is turned.