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Sex and the Single Vampire (Dark Ones #2)
by Katie MacAlisterIt’s not the ideal career. But Allegra Telford, confirmed singleton, has somehow found herself in a haunted hotel in London, trying unsuccessfully to summon spirits (and not even the alcoholic kind). So, obviously, she’s thrilled when she discovers the ghost of a stunningly gorgeous, albeit horribly wounded man, even if he does bear an uncanny resemblance to the tall, dark, handsome man of her fantasies. Her frustration quickly returns, however, when she realises that he is not actually a spirit. In fact, he may be something much more bloodthirsty indeed. And, contrary to Allie’s own desires (ok, not her desires – perhaps her reason), he has arrogantly made some sort of alpha-male decision that she’s his ‘beloved’, whatever that means...
Sex, Lies and Vampires (Dark Ones #3)
by Katie MacAlisterAmongst the Dark Ones there is one they call The Betrayer, one who is doomed to hand his own kind over to a demon lord... for eternity. But now a small boy’s been kidnapped, and it’s up to Nell Harris – a Charmer – no, literally, that’s her job – to rescue him. Problem is, she can’t help but find The Betrayer a teeny, tiny bit attractive... is it possible he is not as soul-less as he seems, or has her penchant for bad-boys just gone into overdrive?
Sex, Lies, and Vampires (Dark Ones Series #3)
by Katie MacAlisterThe New York Times–bestselling author’s “wickedly sexy and wildly humorous” vampire romance—a “wonderfully original, practically perfect paranormal treat” (Booklist).Amongst the Dark Ones there is the one they call The Betrayer, who is doomed to hand his own kind over to a demon lord . . . for eternity. But now a small boy has been kidnapped, and it's up to Nell Harris—a Charmer (no, literally, that's her job) to rescue him. Problem is, she can’t help but find The Betrayer a teeny, tiny bit attractive. Is it possible he’s not as soulless as he seems, or has her penchant for bad-boys just gone into overdrive?Following A Girl’s Guide to Vampires and Sex and the Single Vampire, this is the third installment in Katie MacAllister’s “smart, sexy, and laugh-out-loud funny” paranormal romance series (Christine Feehan).
Sex, Serendipity, and Salacia Station
by Jessie PinkhamAfter months cooped up on a spaceship, Kevin Roth is more than ready to get out and interact with people on Salacia Station. If that interaction happens to be with a hot guy and involve orgasms, even better. He isn’t expecting more than a hookup because he’s on his way back to Earth.Mick Santorino, the station's head chef, doesn't have a problem finding sex. But finding a deeper connection is difficult in the outer solar system. Mechanical failures keeping Kevin on Salacia Station are a blessing because now Mick gets to spend more time with a great guy.Despite the pull they feel, Kevin and Mick are convinced nothing more than highly enjoyable sex can come of their attraction. No one meets a future husband 2.7 billion miles from Earth. But as the saying goes, there's a first time for everything ...
Sexiest Vampire Alive (Love at Stake #11)
by Kerrelyn SparksThe secret is out . . . Vampires do exist!When a video reveals to the world that vampires live among us, it's up to "young" vamp Gregori Holstein, VP of Marketing, to persuade the U.S. government to declare the video a hoax. But first the president wants a favor, one that requires Gregori to spend forty-eight hours in very close contact with the First Daughter.Abby Tucker would rather spend her nights in a lab than attend her father's state dinners. She's dedicated her life to finding a cure that will save her dying mother and needs only two more ingredients. To find them, she'll have to venture into the most dangerous region of the world--with a vampire. Her Armani-clad escort may be Undead, but he still makes her heart race. And the greatest danger won't be the predatory hordes lying in wait for them; it will be her undying desire for the Sexiest Vampire Alive.
Sexing the Cherry (Winterson, Jeanette Ser.)
by Jeanette Winterson“The marvelous and the horrific, the mythic and the mundane overlap and intermingle in this wonderfully inventive novel.” —The New York Times Winner of the E. M. Forster Award In a fantastic world that is and is not seventeenth-century England, a baby is found floating in the Thames. The child, Jordan, is rescued by Dog Woman and grows up to travel the globe like Gulliver—though he finds that the most curious oddities come from his own mind. The spiraling tale leads the reader from discussions on the nature of time to Jordan’s fascination with journeys concealed within other journeys, all with a dizzying speed that jumps from epiphany to shimmering epiphany. From the New York Times–bestselling author of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit and Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, Sexing the Cherry is “a mixture of The Arabian Nights touched by the philosophical form of Milan Kundera and told with the grace of Italo Calvino” (San Francisco Chronicle). “Those who care for fiction that is both idiosyncratic and beautiful will want to read anything [Winterson] writes.” —The Washington Post Book World
Sexuality in Role-Playing Games (Routledge Advances in Game Studies)
by Ashley ML BrownRole-playing games offer a chance to pretend, make believe, and share fantasy. They often invoke heavy themes into their game play: morality, violence, politics, spirituality, or sexuality. Although interesting moral debates perennially appear in the media and academia concerning the appropriateness of games’ ability to deal with such adult concepts, very little is known about the intersection between games, playfulness, and sexuality and what this might mean for players. This book offers an in-depth, ethnographic look into the phenomenon of erotic role-play through the experiences of players in multiplayer and tabletop role-playing games. Brown explores why participants engage in erotic role-play; discusses the rules involved in erotic role-play; and uncovers what playing with sexuality in ludic environments means for players, their partners, and their everyday lives. Taken together, this book provides a rich, nuanced, and detailed account of a provocative topic.
Sexy Beast IX
by Vonna Harper Lisa Renee Jones Crystal JordanBroad and all-powerful, these men know how to thrive in the wild--and bring to the edge of ecstasy the women they claim as their own. . ."On The Prowl" by Vonna HarperTraveling from Texas to India in search of a rare white tiger, zoologist Jori Bianchi strikes more than gold when she spots the stunning predator in an exotic, lush forest reserve. Little does she realize she has the power to release the man from the beast--by indulging in a scorching sensual connection that will transform them both. . ."Between Lovers" by Crystal JordanOn a fateful camping trip, fiery Oregon beauty Rhiannon Reid is kidnapped and turned into a "Between"--a magical shape-shifting creature. Now forced to prove her worthiness to the group's golden king, lion-shifting Elan Delacourt, the two test each other's strength and character--but lose themselves in the hot-blooded battle. . ."Amber Fire" by Lisa Renee JonesDetermined to defend her late father's work, Amber Green heads into the heat of the Nevada canyons to prove the existence of the Yaguara, a shape-shifting race of jaguars. There she meets the one man more hell-bent on protecting the jaguars than she is: Jareth, a force of raw male nature to be reckoned with--an animal worth pursuing. . .
Sexy Silent Nights (Forbidden Fantasies)
by Cara SummersIt never should've happened: club owner Jonah Stone was the best friend of Cilla Michaels's boss. But one look into his stormy gray eyes and the security specialist was all-in: a mind-blowing one-night fling in his sumptuous suite. No talking. No strings...No such luck.Because it turns out that Cilla's not the only one who's developed a taste for forbidden fruit. When Jonah starts receiving threats from a vengeful ghost of Christmas past, he hires Cilla on as a bodyguard...and makes no secret about how close he wants her to be. Of course, that makes him more forbidden than ever.Still, a girl can only resist so much....
Señora Sombra
by Ymir A. LetheLady Milla Shade es una consumada cazadora de hombres lobo con un historial impresionante. Hermosa y astuta, su llegada al pueblo marca el comienzo de un tiempo oscuro para los ciudadanos de Bronzeglade. En busca de un hombre lobo conocido como Green-Eyes, Milla pronto se da cuenta de que su objetivo no solo es excepcionalmente fuerte, sino que no es el único en la aldea. Cuando cualquiera puede ser un monstruo, la guerra entre el hombre y la bestia corre el riesgo de desgarrar a la gente del pueblo, literalmente. Superados en número y superados, Milla necesita confiar en su ingenio y decidirse a sobrevivir. Pero al final, ¿quién es la bestia más terrible de todas?
Shackle and Sword
by Alanna MorlandFarris desires to join the King's Elite and leave his servitude. But when his mother dies, Farris' dreams become nightmares, as his stepfather sells him into slavery... But Farris is not alone. Ydona, Lady of horses and Likarion, God of Warriors, both watch over him, each desiring his fealty. With their guidance, he finally escapes, and encounters his fathers people--who teach him the magic that is his birthright. Now, as a mercenary for hire, he can confront the horrors of his past. His former master has abducted the young Queen Ashlan and only by disguising himself as a slave can he infiltrate the keep and rescue the beautiful regent--with whom he is falling in love...
Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria
by George JreijeYou are invited to the Alexandria Academy . . .Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid has never quite fit in. The other kids at school don’t understand him, so he spends most of his time alone, cooking for his teta and daydreaming of opening his own Arabic bakery full of tasty treats. But when Shad is attacked by a shadowy monster, he learns his late baba was an alchemist with the ability to mix charms, elixirs, and mists—and he’s one too!Then Shad receives an invitation to the mysterious Alexandria Academy, a fabled school for alchemists, where he hopes he’ll find safety and learn more about the ancient science. But when he arrives, no one at the school seems to know what alchemy is! As Shad digs deeper into the mystery, he discovers a sinister evil lurking in the shadows, and only he holds the key to stopping—or fulfilling—their plans.With danger at every turn and the fate of the alchemy world on the line, can Shad save his friends and defeat this sinister foe?
Shad Hadid and the Forbidden Alchemies
by George JreijeShad Hadid and the Forbidden Alchemies has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
Shade
by John B. Olson"You will not fear the terror of the night." --Psalm 91. A monstrous waking nightmare is pursuing graduate student Hailey Maniates across San Francisco to Golden Gate Park where she is rescued by a towering homeless man. She seems able to read her rescuer's mind, but is it just a delusion? Doctors diagnose her as a paranoid schizophrenic and attempt to prescribe away her alleged hallucinations. But too many questions remain around Hailey and the man who saved her. He appears to suffer from her same mental condition and is convinced that some type of Gypsy vampire is trying to kill them both. Against reason, Hailey finds herself more and more attracted to this strange man. But what if he is a fantasy? What if he is the monster? Endorsements: "From its stunning first scene to its heartwarming last,Shade is a striking tale of mystery and danger that kept me hooked. This is Olson's finest work yet, and reading it, one gets the feeling he's just getting warmed up." Robin Parrish, author of Relentless and Merciless. "Unseen enemies. Questioned sanity. The weighing of reality. All the things I like in a book! The shadows are not silent. I lost sleep over this book. I got goose bumps from this book. The kind of scary that you crave and cringe at, Shade offers up a monster made more frightening by its originality. Thanks a lot, John Olson--because of you, I will not walk alone at night for a long time to come." Tosca Lee, author of Demon: A Memoir and Havah: The Story of Eve. "John B. Olson is a seasoned storyteller, and Shade is quite a story! As the heat turns up, and as menacing tones and brooding characters abound, the theme of God's grace boils to the surface. A few years back, Olson gave us a new twist on Jekyll & Hyde; now he puts his own fast-paced spin on the Dracula story. I can only hope there's a sequel in the works!" Eric Wilson, author of Field of Blood and A Shred of Truth. "Shade is a smart, gripping thriller. John B. Olson whips you along in a breakneck odyssey through a hellish paradise lost--and keeps you up all night doing it." Melanie Wells, author of My Soul to Keep and When the Day of Evil Comes. "Things that go bump in the night are not all figments of overwrought imaginations or evidence of mental illness. As our heroine discovers, evil personified preys on the ignorance of its victims. Lock your doors and windows, leave the lights on, and hunker down for a splendid, spine-chilling read." Donita K. Paul, author of the DragonKeeper Chronicles
Shade's Children
by Garth NixShade is the only "living" adult and he is a stored personality. He helps a group of rebellious children seek to end the dominance of the Overlords who have taken over the earth and who use children to provide the raw materials of their war machines, literally. This is well-written by an Australian author of great promise.
Shaded Vision: An Otherworld Novel
by Yasmine GalenornIt's Valentine's Day and the D'Artigo women are preparing for their friend Iris' wedding. But when Delilah and her sisters get word that the Super Community Centre has been bombed, things get really ugly. The evil coyote shifters, known as the Koyami, are back and Newkirk, their new leader, has joined forces with a group of rogue sorcerers. Then, just when they think things can't get worse, the demon lord Shadow Wing sends in a new front man and things really go to hell. This is a sexy, dark and enthralling read.
Shades Of Night: Number 2 in series (Icarus Project)
by Jackie Kessler Caitlin KittredgeWhen Jet and Iridium - best friends turned enemies - came together to bring down a supervillain, they inadvertently destroyed the secret Corp-Co transmitter, whose frequency kept the New Chicago's heroes of in-line - and sane. Now the city is plunged into chaos as these heroes are suddenly the biggest threat. Corp-Co brings in a new Squadron from India - but when heroes are tied into a system of sponsorship, only money, and not a sense of duty, can persuade them to save the day. As they haggle, Everyman sets out to destroy the powers with a group of enhanced super-soldiers, and the mysterious villain Doctor Hypnotic is lulling heroes and supervillains alike into his seductive web - a dream-world where everything is perfect, but nothing is real. Once again Jet and Iridium are forced to set aside their hatred of each other to do what they were born to do: save the world.
Shades in Shadow (The\inheritance Trilogy Ser.)
by N. K. JemisinFrom the shadows of the greater stories, away from the bright light of Sky and wending 'round the sagas of the Arameri, come three quieter tales. A newborn god with an old, old soul struggles to find a reason to live. A powerful demon searches for her father, and answers. And in a prequel to the Inheritance Trilogy, a newly-enslaved Nahadoth forges a dark alliance with a mortal, for survival... and revenge. Return to the world of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms in these three interconnected short tales.
Shades in Shadow: An Inheritance Triptych (The Inheritance Trilogy)
by N. K. JemisinThree brand new short stories by Hugo, Nebula & World Fantasy Award nominated author N.K. Jemisin, set in the world of the Inheritance trilogy. From the shadows of the greater stories, away from the bright light of Sky and wending 'round the sagas of the Arameri, come three quieter tales. A newborn god with an old, old soul struggles to find a reason to live. A powerful demon searches for her father, and answers. And in a prequel to the Inheritance Trilogy, a newly-enslaved Nahadoth forges a dark alliance with a mortal, for survival... and revenge. Return to the world of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms in these three interconnected short tales. The Inheritance Trilogy The Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of GodsThe Inheritance Trilogy (omnibus edition) Shades in Shadow: An Inheritance Triptych (e-only short fiction) The Awakened Kingdom (e-only novella) For more from N. K. Jemisin, check out:Dreamblood DuologyThe Killing MoonThe Shadowed SunThe Broken Earth series The Fifth Season
Shades of Darkness
by A. R. KahlerAmerican Gods meets The Secret History in this suspenseful start to a brand-new fantasy trilogy about a girl named Kaira Winters, the murders that keep happening at her artsy boarding school, and the lengths she must go to in order to protect the people she loves. When Kaira Winters decided to go to Islington—a boarding school deep in the woods of Michigan—she thought she could finally get away from everything she has tried so hard to forget, including some things from her past that she refuses to believe ever actually happened. Everything seemed great until the bodies of murdered students started appearing all over campus. The victims seem to have been killed in some sort of ritual sacrifice. And even worse, Kaira’s dreams are giving her clues to the killer’s identity. Though she tries to resist, Kaira quickly realizes that she is the only one who can stop the violence, but to do so she must come to terms with her past. She’s going to have to listen to the voice that is buried deep within her…the one that claims to have unimaginable power…the one that claims to be an actual goddess. But even if Kaira can harness the power within her, will it be enough to stop the darkness that has fallen over her school? And if it is strong enough, then what’s to stop the goddess from wreaking her own havoc once she’s released? Filled with murder, mystery, and a little bit of magic, this fresh genre-bending novel is a thrilling page-turner you won’t be able to put down until the very last page.
Shades of Darkness
by Richard CowperAn elegiac ghost story from the acclaimed and visionary author of the Corlay sequence.
Shades of Darkness
by Richard CowperAn elegiac ghost story from the acclaimed and visionary author of the Corlay sequence.
Shades of Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #16)
by Alexandra Ivy&“Ripe with humor, romance, and the thrill of the chase…exciting.&” —Publishers WeeklyThe Guardians of Eternity think they&’ve averted the disaster that could destroy them. But in New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy&’s world of temptation, lust, and secrets, one slip could change everything . . . Chaaya endured centuries as a sacrifice, protecting her people from an evil that could destabilize all magic. At long last, her servitude is over—and she&’s raring to have some fun. The baddest ghost-girl in Las Vegas has a talent for causing mayhem. And for getting under the skin of her solid, silent bodyguard, the vampire Basq . . . Basq doesn&’t let anyone close. He&’s learned the costs of companionship. But reckless, disrespectful Chaaya, with her fiery temper and her fierce loneliness, isn&’t like anyone else. Staying near her isn&’t just a duty, it&’s a hunger. When a prisoner of Chaaya&’s last battle escapes, possibly seeking Chaaya&’s nemesis, Basq isn&’t letting her chase through a hellscape mirror London alone. But when the choice is between abandoning everything that&’s kept them alive, or each other, survival will take not only desire—but trust . . .
Shades of Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #16)
by Alexandra Ivy&“Ripe with humor, romance, and the thrill of the chase…exciting.&” —Publishers WeeklyThe Guardians of Eternity think they&’ve averted the disaster that could destroy them. But in New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy&’s world of temptation, lust, and secrets, one slip could change everything . . . Chaaya endured centuries as a sacrifice, protecting her people from an evil that could destabilize all magic. At long last, her servitude is over—and she&’s raring to have some fun. The baddest ghost-girl in Las Vegas has a talent for causing mayhem. And for getting under the skin of her solid, silent bodyguard, the vampire Basq . . . Basq doesn&’t let anyone close. He&’s learned the costs of companionship. But reckless, disrespectful Chaaya, with her fiery temper and her fierce loneliness, isn&’t like anyone else. Staying near her isn&’t just a duty, it&’s a hunger. When a prisoner of Chaaya&’s last battle escapes, possibly seeking Chaaya&’s nemesis, Basq isn&’t letting her chase through a hellscape mirror London alone. But when the choice is between abandoning everything that&’s kept them alive, or each other, survival will take not only desire—but trust . . .
Shades of Doon (A Doon Novel)
by Carey Corp Lorie LangdonAfter cheating death, Veronica Welling is determined to savor every moment in her idyllic kingdom with both her true love and best friend by her side at last. At the same time, Mackenna Reid is enthusiastically building her new life and a theater with her prince. But just as their dreams of happiness are within reach, the world Vee and Kenna have chosen is ripped away, leaving them to face their most horrific challenge yet—their old lives. Thrust out of Doon, the best friends are confronted with tormentors from their past and no way to return to their adopted land. When the MacCrae brothers rush to their rescue, the girls’ situation turns from nightmare to modern-day fairy tale. But their happiness could be short lived: unbeknownst to them, someone in their closest circle is aiding the witch of Doon in her bid to destroy the kingdom once and for all.