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The City: A Novel
by Dean Koontz#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz is at the peak of his acclaimed powers with this major new novel. The city changed my life and showed me that the world is deeply mysterious. I need to tell you about her and some terrible things and wonderful things and amazing things that happened . . . and how I am still haunted by them. Including one night when I died and woke and lived again. Here is the riveting, soul-stirring story of Jonah Kirk, son of an exceptional singer, grandson of a formidable "piano man," a musical prodigy beginning to explore his own gifts when he crosses a group of extremely dangerous people, with shattering consequences. Set in a more innocent time not so long ago, The City encompasses a lifetime but unfolds over three extraordinary, heart-racing years of tribulation and triumph, in which Jonah first grasps the electrifying power of music and art, of enduring friendship, of everyday heroes. The unforgettable saga of a young man coming of age within a remarkable family, and a shimmering portrait of the world that shaped him, The City is a novel that speaks to everyone, a dazzling realization of the evergreen dreams we all share. Brilliantly illumined by magic dark and light, it's a place where enchantment and malice entwine, courage and honor are found in the most unexpected quarters, and the way forward lies buried deep inside the heart. Acclaim for Dean Koontz "A rarity among bestselling writers, Koontz continues to pursue new ways of telling stories, never content with repeating himself."--Chicago Sun-Times "Tumbling, hallucinogenic prose. 'Serious' writers . . . might do well to examine his technique."--The New York Times Book Review "[Koontz] has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match."--Los Angeles Times "Koontz is a superb plotter and wordsmith. He chronicles the hopes and fears of our time in broad strokes and fine detail, using popular fiction to explore the human condition."--USA Today "Characters and the search for meaning, exquisitely crafted, are the soul of [Koontz's] work. . . . One of the master storytellers of this or any age."--The Tampa Tribune "A literary juggler."--The Times (London)
Ashley Bell: A Novel
by Dean Koontz#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BOOKPAGE * The must-read thriller of the year, for readers of dark psychological suspense and modern classics of mystery and adventure The girl who said no to death. Bibi Blair is a fierce, funny, dauntless young woman--whose doctor says she has one year to live. She replies, "We'll see." Her sudden recovery astonishes medical science. An enigmatic woman convinces Bibi that she escaped death so that she can save someone else. Someone named Ashley Bell. But save her from what, from whom? And who is Ashley Bell? Where is she? Bibi's obsession with finding Ashley sends her on the run from threats both mystical and worldly, including a rich and charismatic cult leader with terrifying ambitions. Here is an eloquent, riveting, brilliantly paced story with an exhilarating heroine and a twisting, ingenious plot filled with staggering surprises. Ashley Bell is a new milestone in literary suspense from the long-acclaimed master.Praise for Ashley Bell"A mind-bender filled with satisfying surprises."--People (book of the week) "[With] lyrical writing and compelling characters . . . Koontz stands alone, and this novel is a prime example of literary suspense. . . . One of his best."--Associated Press "Grabs you on page one and keeps you enthralled with ever widening loops of intrigue, spine-tingling plot twists, absorbing characters and emotional involvement . . . extraordinary."--Bookreporter "Heart-pounding and mind boggling . . . a rarity of a thriller--one that asks big questions about life and destiny while succeeding in creating [an] eerie sense of reality."--Shelf Awareness "Strap in and hold on. . . . When a writer has managed to catch this kind of lightning in a bottle, every reader should experience the full jolt."--BookPageFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Earth's Children Series 6-Book Bundle: The Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters, The Plains of Passage, The Shelters of Stone, The Land of Painted Caves (Earth's Children)
by Jean M. AuelA literary phenomenon, Jean M. Auel's prehistoric odyssey is one of the best-loved sagas of our time. Employing meticulous research and the consummate artistry of a master storyteller, Auel paints a vivid panorama of the dawn of modern humans. Through Ayla, an orphaned girl who grows into a beautiful and courageous young woman, we are swept up in the harsh and beautiful Ice Age world, home to the Clan of the Cave Bear. Now, for the first time, all six novels in the Earth's Children® series are available in one convenient eBook bundle: THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR THE VALLEY OF HORSES THE MAMMOTH HUNTERS THE PLAINS OF PASSAGE THE SHELTERS OF STONE THE LAND OF PAINTED CAVES A natural disaster leaves a young girl wandering alone in an unfamiliar and dangerous land until she is found by a woman of the Clan, people very different from her own kind. To them, blond, blue-eyed Ayla looks peculiar and ugly--she is one of the Others, those who have moved into their ancient homeland; but Iza cannot leave the girl to die and takes her with them. Iza and Creb, the old Mog-ur, grow to love her, and as Ayla learns the ways of the Clan and Iza's way of healing, most come to accept her. But the brutal and proud youth who is destined to become the Clan's next leader sees Ayla's differences as a threat to his authority. He develops a deep and abiding hatred for the strange girl of the Others who lives in their midst, and is determined to get his revenge. Praise for the Earth's Children® series "Auel is a highly imaginative writer. She humanizes prehistory and gives it immediacy and clarity."--The New York Times Book Review "Storytelling in the grand tradition . . . From the violent panorama of spring on the steppes to musicians jamming on a mammoth-bone marimba, Auel's books are a stunning example of world building. They join the short list of books, like James Clavell's Shogun and Frank Herbert's Dune, that depict exotic societies so vividly that readers almost regard them as 'survival manuals.' "--Vogue "Jean Auel has established herself as one of our premier storytellers. . . . Her narrative skill is supreme."--Chicago Tribune "Pure entertainment at its sublime, wholly exhilarating best."--Los Angeles Times "Readers who fell in love with little Ayla will no doubt revel in her prehistoric womanhood."--People "Lively and interesting, enhanced greatly by the vividly colored backdrop of early humanity . . . Auel is a prodigious researcher."--The Washington Post Book World "Among modern epic spinners, Auel has few peers. . . . She deftly creates a whole world, giving a sense of the origins of class, ethnic, and cultural differences that alternately divide and fascinate us today."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The Mercy Series 3-Book Bundle
by Mariah StewartNew York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart writes compelling stories of romantic suspense--perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Karen Robards. Now, here are the three novels in Stewart's pulse-stopping series about the Mercy Street Foundation, an elite missing-persons unit able to go where the federal and local law enforcement cannot. This eBook bundle includes: MERCY STREET After two high school seniors are shot dead in a park in Conroy, Pennsylvania, the authorities conclude that one of the other two kids in the park that night--a boy and a girl, both now missing--was the killer. Private investigator Mallory Russo is hired by reclusive billionaire Robert Magellan to figure out what happened. Mallory teams up with police detective Charlie Wanamaker to uncover the truth and find the missing kids, dead or alive. What they discover will take them down a twisted path that leads to an old unsolved murder--and justice for a killer with a heart of stone. The resolution leads Magellan to fund the Mercy Street Foundation, a private organization whose focus is on finding missing persons whose cases have gone cold. CRY MERCY After Ann Nolan, a California beat cop, adopts the daughter of a notorious drug dealer, the ruthless father vows to take back his only child. In response, Ann flees across the country, changes her name, and starts a new life as an investigator for the Mercy Street Foundation, the billionaire-endowed organization dedicated to finding missing persons. As Emme Caldwell, she takes the lead on the Foundation's first case: Nineteen-year-old Belinda Hudson disappeared from her sorority house leaving behind only one cryptic clue. But the closer Emme gets to the chilling truth, the more apparent it becomes that she's escaped one dangerous man only to run head-on into another--one who's far more determined and every bit as deadly. ACTS OF MERCY Former FBI agent Sam Delvecchio brings the keen skills of a profiler to his new position as a Mercy Street Foundation agent--and not a moment too soon. His first assignment, the cold-case murder of a local soup kitchen volunteer, has all the telltale signs of a serial killer's work. That grim suspicion is confirmed when FBI agent Fiona Summers shares the details of two other killings with eerie similarities to Sam's case: The bodies in all three cases have been carefully posed. But as Sam and Fiona race to prevent more killing, messages from their target lead to the most chilling realization of all. Praise for Mariah Stewart's Mercy series "Fantastic . . . The author's finely drawn characters, and her rapid-pace, intelligent stories, keep the suspense flowing and the pages turning."--Fresh Fiction "Superb, well-developed characters; wonderful pacing; just the right amount of romance; and enough twists and turns for a mild whiplash."--Reader to Reader
Summer Beach Reads 5-Book Bundle
by Nancy Thayer"Nancy Thayer has a deep and masterly understanding of love and friendship, of where the two complement and where they collide," notes bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand. And The Star-Ledger declares "Nancy Thayer is the queen of beach books," for her storytelling gifts shine bright in her beloved "Beach Read" novels. This warm and wonderful eBook collection includes five acclaimed novels: BEACHCOMBERS HEAT WAVE MOON SHELL BEACH SUMMER HOUSE SUMMER BREEZE Readers will discover sisters reuniting after years of estrangement . . . a young widow and her two daughters at a crossroads . . . two former best friends struggling to rekindle what was lost . . . three generations of women wrestling with life-changing decisions . . . and a trio of strangers who forge an unforgettable alliance over one sun-drenched New England summer. Praise for Nancy Thayer and her novels "Ms. Thayer captures her beloved Nantucket like no one else, celebrating the island's nature and beauty, using it as a rich backdrop."--Luanne Rice "Thayer's sense of place is powerful, and her words are hung together the way my grandmother used to tat lace."--Dorothea Benton Frank, on Beachcombers "A heartwarming novel that will take readers on an emotional roller coaster full of family connections, hysterical summer guests and the drama of everyday life."--Nantucket Today, on Heat Wave "Moon Shell Beach reminds readers of what they held dear as children, and if that changed as adults. It is also brings back memories of friendships and family ties and how our choices affect both."--Durham Herald-Sun "This well-wrought, appealing book . . . is packed with literally down-to-earth charm."--Janet Maslin, The New York Times, on Summer House "An entertaining and lively read that is perfect for summer reading indulgence."--Wichita Falls Times Record News, on Summer Breeze
The Lord John Series 4-Book Bundle: Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Hand of Devils, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, The Scottish Prisoner (Lord John Grey)
by Diana GabaldonDiana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series, delivers captivating tales of history, intrigue, and suspense that feature one of her most popular characters: Lord John Grey. This thrilling eBook collection—featuring three novels and one collection of novellas—follows Lord John as he defends his country, ferrets out spies, and unravels a haunting family mystery. LORD JOHN AND THE PRIVATE MATTER “Packed with vivid description and detail . . . transports readers to eighteenth-century London.”—BookPage London, 1757. Lord John Grey, a nobleman and a high-ranking officer in His Majesty’s army, has just witnessed something shocking. But his efforts to avoid a scandal are interrupted when the Crown appoints him to investigate the brutal murder of a comrade-in-arms. Obliged to pursue two inquiries at once, Major Grey finds himself ensnared in a web of betrayal that touches every stratum of English society—and threatens all he holds dear. LORD JOHN AND THE HAND OF DEVILS A Collection of Novellas “Gabaldon’s strengths are on full display.”—Kirkus Reviews In Lord John and the Hellfire Club, Lord John glimpses a stranger at a gentleman’s club—and is drawn into a maze of political treachery and a dangerous underground society. In Lord John and the Succubus, English soldiers in combat are rattled by a lethal creature that appears at night, and Lord John is called to investigate. In Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Lord John is thrust into a baffling case that forces him to confront the prospect that a traitor is among the ranks of His Majesty’s armed forces. LORD JOHN AND THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE BLADE “First-rate . . . [Gabaldon’s] writing is always vivid and often lyrical.”—The Washington Post It’s been seventeen years since Lord John’s father was found dead, accusations of his role as a Jacobite agent staining the family’s name. Now, Lord John’s brother has mysteriously received a page of their father’s lost diary, convincing John that someone knows the Greys’ secrets. So he turns to the only man he can trust: the Scottish Jacobite Jamie Fraser. But when Jamie yields the missing piece of an astounding puzzle, Lord John must decide whether his family’s honor is worth his life. THE SCOTTISH PRISONER “Engrossing . . . masterfully paced, with exciting plot twists, swift reversals, and robust characterizations.”—The Globe and Mail London, 1760. Paroled prisoner Jamie Fraser has sworn off politics, fighting, and war. Until Lord John Grey shows up with documents that expose a damning case of corruption against a British officer. But they also hint at a more insidious danger. Soon Lord John and Jamie are companions on the road to Ireland, a country whose dark castles hold dreadful secrets, and whose bogs hide the bones of the dead.
The FBI Profiler Series 6-Book Bundle
by Lisa GardnerThroughout this electrifying series from "one of the best thriller writers in the business" (Associated Press), brilliant FBI profiler Pierce Quincy faces off against all manner of serial killers and psychopaths alongside his partner, Rainie Conner, and his daughter, Kimberly Quincy. Now this edge-of-your-seat eBook bundle assembles all six of the superb novels featuring Lisa Gardner's extraordinary protagonist: THE PERFECT HUSBAND THE THIRD VICTIM THE NEXT ACCIDENT THE KILLING HOUR GONE SAY GOODBYE A convicted murderer escapes from a maximum security prison--to go after the wife who put him behind bars. A maniac who kills for sport hides in the shadows, even as a boy confesses to his horrific crimes. A predator torments his victims with unspeakably intimate acts of violence. A butcher leaves two bodies each time he strikes, with the first containing clues that lead to the second. A madman pursues money, power, and celebrity by adopting the alias of a notorious killer. A sadist hunts the streets for vulnerable girls--and makes their nightmares come alive. These are just a few of the souls that haunt Lisa Gardner's riveting series. But all these criminals have one thing in common: They are no match for Pierce Quincy. Praise for Lisa Gardner and her Pierce Quincy novels "Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense."--Harlan Coben "An unforgettably evil villain and a throat-gripping climax make The Perfect Husband a real page-turner!"--Tess Gerritsen "Riveting, hold-your-breath suspense!"--Iris Johansen, on The Third Victim "A suspense-laden, twist-filled tale that easily equals the best of Sue Grafton and Kathy Reichs."--The Providence Journal, on The Next Accident "Gardner keeps us guessing. . . . She also keeps us on edge."--Los Angeles Times, on The Killing Hour "As usual, Gardner delivers the thrills."--The Orlando Sentinel, on Gone "Just when you thought Lisa Gardner couldn't get any better . . . she does. Say Goodbye is a stunning, chilling, up-all-night thriller that will leave you shaken."--Lee Child
The Jason Bourne Series 3-Book Bundle
by Robert LudlumMillions of readers have followed this master of suspense into the shadowy world of Jason Bourne, an expert assassin haunted by the splintered nightmares of his former life--and the inspiration for a series of blockbuster films. Now, for the first time, all three of the gripping Bourne thrillers by Robert Ludlum are packaged together in one spellbinding eBook bundle: THE BOURNE IDENTITY "Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined."--The New York Times Meet Jason Bourne. His memory is a blank. His bullet-ridden body was fished from the Mediterranean Sea. His face has been altered by plastic surgery. A frame of microfilm has been surgically implanted in his hip. His real name is a mystery. Marked for death, he is racing for survival through a bizarre world of murderous conspirators, led by Carlos, the world's most dangerous terrorist. Who is Jason Bourne? The answer may kill him. THE BOURNE SUPREMACY "Ludlum has never come up with a more head-spinning, spine-jolting, intricately mystifying, Armageddonish, in short Ludlumesque, thriller than this."--Publishers Weekly Someone else has taken on the Bourne identity--a ruthless killer who must be stopped or the world will pay a devastating price. To succeed, the real Jason Bourne must maneuver through the dangerous labyrinth of international espionage--an exotic world filled with CIA plots, turncoat agents, and ever-shifting alliances--all the while hoping to find the truth behind his haunted memories and the answers to his own fragmented past. This time there are two Bournes--and one must die. THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM "Vintage Ludlum."--The Plain Dealer At a small-town carnival, two men, each mysteriously summoned by a telegram signed "Jason Bourne," witness a bizarre killing. Only they know Bourne's true identity. They understand that the telegrams are really a message from Bourne's mortal enemy, Carlos. Now one man must do something he hoped never to do again: Assume the terrible identity of Jason Bourne. His plan is simple: Use himself as bait to lure Carlos into a deadly trap--from which only one of them will escape.
The Jason Bourne Series 3 - Book Bundle: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum
by Robert LudlumMillions of readers have followed this master of suspense into the shadowy world of Jason Bourne, an expert assassin haunted by the splintered nightmares of his former life — and the inspiration for a series of blockbuster films. Now, for the first time, all three of the gripping Bourne thrillers by Robert Ludlum are packaged together in one spellbinding eBook bundle: THE BOURNE IDENTITY Meet Jason Bourne. His memory is a blank. His bullet-ridden body was fished from the Mediterranean Sea. His face has been altered by plastic surgery. A frame of microfilm has been surgically implanted in his hip. His real name is a mystery. Marked for death, he is racing for survival through a bizarre world of murderous conspirators, led by Carlos, the world’s most dangerous terrorist. Who is Jason Bourne? The answer may kill him. THE BOURNE SUPREMACY Someone else has taken on the Bourne identity — a ruthless killer who must be stopped or the world will pay a devastating price. To succeed, the real Jason Bourne must maneuver through the dangerous labyrinth of international espionage — an exotic world filled with CIA plots, turncoat agents, and ever-shifting alliances — all the while hoping to find the truth behind his haunted memories and the answers to his own fragmented past. This time there are two Bournes — and one must die. THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM At a small-town carnival, two men, each mysteriously summoned by a telegram signed “Jason Bourne,” witness a bizarre killing. Only they know Bourne’s true identity. They understand that the telegrams are really a message from Bourne’s mortal enemy, Carlos. Now one man must do something he hoped never to do again: Assume the terrible identity of Jason Bourne. His plan is simple: Use himself as bait to lure Carlos into a deadly trap — from which only one of them will escape.
Five Classic Spenser Mysteries
by Robert B. Parker"Robert B. Parker has taken his place beside Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross Macdonald," The Boston Globe once wrote. But over the course of a legendary literary career, Parker single-handedly reinvented American detective fiction for the modern world with his irreverent, idealistic protagonist, Spenser. This exclusive eBook bundle brings together five of the best early Spenser mysteries, including the first three in the series: THE GODWULF MANUSCRIPT (Book 1) GOD SAVE THE CHILD (Book 2) MORTAL STAKES (Book 3) EARLY AUTUMN (Book 7) A CATSKILL EAGLE (Book 12) From a murdered student at an elite university to a star Red Sox pitcher accused of throwing games, from the affluent Massachusetts suburbs to the backstreets of Boston and the backwoods of Maine, these immersive novels are grounded in place, peopled by a diverse cast of characters, and bursting with Spenser's signature humor and attitude. Praise for Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels "Crackling dialogue, plenty of action and expert writing . . . Unexpectedly literate--[Spenser is] in many respects the very exemplar of the species."--The New York Times "They just don't make private eyes tougher or funnier."--People "Parker has a recorder's ear for dialogue, an agile wit . . . and, strangely enough, a soupçon of compassion hidden under that sardonic, flip exterior."--Los Angeles Times "A deft storyteller, a master of pace."--The Philadelphia Inquirer "Spenser probably had more to do with changing the private eye from a coffin-chaser to a full-bodied human being than any other detective hero."--The Chicago Sun-Times "[Spenser is] tough, intelligent, wisecracking, principled, and brave."--The New Yorker
Six Contemporary Garwood Romances Bundle: Fire and Ice, Killjoy, Murder List, Shadow Dance, Sizzle, Slow Burn
by Julie GarwoodFew weave romantic suspense, nail-biting chills, and edge-of-your-seat drama as masterfully as #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Her contemporary novels of life-and-death action and feverish desire have won legions of fans, featuring a cast of characters that grows and changes from book to book--from smoking hot FBI agents like Alec Buchanan and Noah Claybourne to smart, sexy heroines like Kate MacKenna and Avery Delaney. Now six of her steamiest, most spellbinding thrillers are together in one electrifying eBook bundle: FIRE AND ICE KILLJOY MURDER LIST SHADOW DANCE SIZZLE SLOW BURN
Eight Classic Nora Roberts Romantic Suspense Novels: Brazen Virtue, Carnal Innocence, Divine Evil, Genuine Lies, Hot Ice, Public Secrets, Sacred Sins, Sweet Revenge
by Nora RobertsNow, prepare to lose sleep with this addictive eBook bundle from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, a collection of eight heart-stopping thrillers that explore the dangerous side of desire: BRAZEN VIRTUE CARNAL INNOCENCE DIVINE EVIL GENUINE LIES HOT ICE PUBLIC SECRETS SACRED SINS SWEET REVENGE A Manhattan socialite living at jet-set speed crosses a desperate man on the run—and finds herself caught in a deadly game that leaves no survivors. . . . Troubling memories draw a renowned artist home to Maryland, where she must pay the price for digging up the secrets of the past. . . . Floating from one glamorous gala to the next, a young woman trapped in the limelight meets a man who seems to divine her every secret—just as she is poised to take a daring act of revenge. . . . And in an explosive tale of Hollywood, a legendary actress is ready to reveal her darkest secrets in a tell-all memoir that has even L.A.’s richest and most powerful worried. In the hands of Nora Roberts, no one is safe, nothing is as it seems—and one novel is never enough.
The Mayfair Witches Series 3-Book Bundle: Witching Hour, Lasher, Taltos (Lives of Mayfair Witches)
by Anne RiceAn enchanting, hypnotic trilogy of witchcraft, adventure, and romance from the beloved author of Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat, The Mayfair Witches is a wondrous journey through the centuries, across the globe, and between the human and demonic worlds. Now all three novels in Anne Rice’s spellbinding series have been collected for the first time in this stunning eBook bundle: THE WITCHING HOUR LASHER TALTOS On the screened porch of a great New Orleans house, now faded, a mute and fragile woman sits rocking. She belongs to a legendary dynasty of witches—a family that is itself haunted over the ages by a dangerous and seductive being named Lasher. Their story begins in our time, with a rescue at sea. Rowan Mayfair, a brilliant neurosurgeon aware of her abilities but oblivious to her ancient line, finds the drowned body of Michael Curry off the coast of California and brings him to life. In his brief interval of death, he has acquired a sensory power that mystifies and frightens him. Fiercely drawn to each other, Rowan and Michael set out to solve the mystery of her past and his unwelcome gift, and an intricate tale of evil unfolds: an evil unleashed in seventeenth-century Scotland, where the first “witch,” Suzanne of the Mayfair, conjures up the spirit that spells her own destruction and torments each of her descendants in turn.
The Lady and the Unicorn: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Iris Johansen#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen gives readers a scintillating story of captivity and freedom, love and longing. Rafe Santine is under doctor's orders: He needs to stay put in his coastal California mansion for two months to recuperate from the pneumonia that nearly killed him. Despite a retinue of mistresses to keep the powerful tycoon occupied, Rafe struggles against boredom--until a stunning woman literally drops onto his estate. She has high demands of him, but Rafe has even greater demands of her. He knows instantly that he must possess every facet of the enigmatic Janna. But the only thing she'll give him is her body--and for the first time in his life, that is not enough for Rafe. Janna Cannon is willing to risk it all to save the endangered animals of the wild animal reserve where she works as a game warden. With the land they depend on pulled out from under them, Janna must take a gambit to convince billionaire Santine to give the reserve the real estate they need to keep the animals free. And she'll need to sneak onto the man's vast, highly protected property to do it. Much to her surprise, Santine agrees to grant her the land--if Janna agrees to give him herself in exchange. And what begins as luxurious captivity soon turns into an emotional awakening she never expected. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Taking Shots, Along Came Trouble, and Hell on Wheels.
The Reluctant Lark: A Loveswept Classic Romance (Reluctant Lark #1)
by Iris JohansenIn this classic novel of love and loss from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, a delicate songbird discovers her true colors--with a little help from a charismatic billionaire intent on setting her free. Her dark eyes and haunting voice have earned gypsy-haired singer Sheena Reardon renown on both sides of the pond as "Ireland's Mournful Dove." Trying to forget her tragic past, she threw herself into her art long ago and let her overprotective uncle handle the rest. Now, at a stuffy New York cocktail party, she spots a friendly face in the crowd . . . and learns that it belongs to a ruggedly handsome, wickedly tempting stranger who knows her better than she knows herself. To oil magnate Rand Challon, Sheena is more than a carefully manipulated stage persona. She's a flesh-and-blood woman whom he desires with all his heart--which is why he spirits her away to his isolated mountaintop retreat. Out of the spotlight and under his sensual tutelage, Sheena learns to spread her wings. But Rand must leave it up to his reluctant lark whether to take flight . . . or find a home in his arms forever. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Along Came Trouble, The Notorious Lady Anne, and Unforgettable.
The Forever Dream: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Iris JohansenIn #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen's The Forever Dream, a novel that Johanna Lindsey calls "a dynamite love story," an extraordinary man promises nothing less than love without end. Jared Ryker is a gifted genetic scientist. But the brilliant recluse has never found anyone he can share his life with--until he meets Tania Orlinov, the incomparable prima ballerina and Soviet defector who expresses the exquisite beauty of love in a way that only dance can reveal. But Tania has no interest in love, which only fuels Jared's attraction, one that grows into an obsession. As Jared gets closer to Tania, he is torn between compassion and overpowering desire. When their passion flares, they both are stunned by its depth and intensity. But their private fantasy is shattered by powerful forces that are determined to seize control of Jared's research, which holds the key to an astonishing secret. As a deadly confrontation looms, Jared and Tania prepare to fight for their lives--and for the freedom to build a future in each other's arms. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Flirting with Disaster, Taking Shots, and Long Simmering Spring.
'Til the End of Time: A Loveswept Classic Romance (Sedikhan #10)
by Iris Johansen#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen delivers the thrilling, sexy story of a tough-as-nails woman who must learn to trust the man who has sworn to protect her--and love her--at all costs. As the rebel leader of the revolution in his beloved country of Tamrovia, Sandor Karpathan is prepared to do whatever it takes for his cause--including kidnapping Alessandra Ballard, a beautiful American woman who's been targeted for murder. But Sandor soon discovers that protecting his hostage will be far more difficult than he imagined . . . especially when all he can think about is feeling Alessandra's sinfully curvy body pressed against his. Forced to fend for herself from a young age, Alessandra can handle whatever comes her way. She doesn't need to be protected by an arrogant revolutionary. Though Sandor gives her no other choice but to flee with him, Alessandra refuses to let him in even as he tries to save her life. Yet sharing such close quarters weakens her resolve against her irresistible captor. And when Sandor's enemies catch up to them, their only hope of staying alive is for Alessandra to surrender her trust--and her heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Trying to Score, Flirting with Disaster, and Long Simmering Spring.
York, the Renegade: A Loveswept Classic Romance (The Shamrock Trinity #2)
by Iris JohansenTombstone and Dodge City have nothing on Hell's Bluff. In #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen's scorching tale set in a rough-and-tumble mining town, passion takes a man and woman on one wild ride. Knocking on a stranger's door in the middle of the night--and in the middle of a storm--isn't Sierra Smith's idea of a good time. But she doesn't need a warm welcome in York Delaney's town, just the chance for her traveling troupe to perform . . . then they'll move on. So where does the seriously gorgeous alpha rancher get the idea that Sierra needs protection? All her life, Sierra's craved a place to belong. No matter what feelings York reawakens in her, that place couldn't be Hell's Bluff, could it? After roaming the world for seven years, York has come home to the land he's bound to by ties deeper than blood. He's supposed to be soothing his restless spirit, not chasing after a big-eyed waif. But Sierra ignites a hunger he left behind long ago. Somehow, he must find a way to keep her in his life. Because if she leaves--taking his zealously guarded heart with her--there'll be hell to pay. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Tempting a Devil, The Story Guy, and Friday Night Alibi.
The Delaneys of Killaroo: Matilda, the Adventuress (The Delaneys of Killaroo #2)
by Iris JohansenLove and danger collide in a treacherous place called Deadman's Ridge in this spellbinding tale from Iris Johansen. Descended from a long line of risk takers, Matilda Delaney lives for the thrill of the chase. She has come to Deadman's Ridge to find the legendary Black Flame opal. But a different excitement ignites when Matilda meets award-winning filmmaker Roman Gallagher. The passion he awakens is more intense than anything on the big screen . . . and a lot more dangerous than the quest for a long-lost treasure. Roman has come to the violence-plagued mining town to make his latest blockbuster, not to lust after a reckless, cinnamon-haired beauty who wears trouble like a second skin. Past heartache has taught him not to trust the powerful feelings that Matilda arouses. But he's getting closer to the point of no return. As man's greed and one irresistible woman lead him down a treacherous road, Roman has to choose: Walk away while he still can . . . or risk it all for the chance to finally slay his demons--and embrace a love beyond price. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Across the River of Yesterday: A Loveswept Classic Romance (Sedikhan #12)
by Iris JohansenLet #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen sweep you away to an island paradise of passion and temptation. They met in the most terrible of circumstances. She was lost, terrified, and in grave danger. He was wounded, wary, and unable to ignore the lovely girl who needed his help. Ten years have passed since that bleak day, and now Serena Spaulding is independent, successful, and unwilling to be strong-armed into anything. Even when the strong arms are attached to a devastatingly handsome man--the very same one who rescued her all those years ago. All he knew was her name . . . and that he had to see her again. Gideon Brandt has never stopped searching for Serena. And the moment she walks back through the gates of his tropical estate, he is flooded by desire--and overcome with the longing he has endured for a decade. Finding her has taken years, and convincing her that true love is worth the risk could take even longer. But from their first electric kiss, Gideon just knows: If it takes a lifetime to win Serena's trust, it will be a lifetime pleasurably spent. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Star-Spangled Bride: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Iris JohansenIn this exhilarating novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, a woman accustomed to living dangerously must rescue the man she's never forgotten. When cable news mogul Gabe Faulkner is kidnapped by an overseas terrorist group, the last thing he expects is to be rescued by a beautiful woman. Photojournalist Ronnie Dalton claims she risked her neck only to win an Emmy, but Gabe senses there's more to the story. And though he's known her for only a few hours, he can't deny the sizzling chemistry between them--or his overwhelming desire to protect her. Ronnie doesn't expect Gabe to remember her. She was just a teenager when he saved her life. Now it is Ronnie's chance to return the favor. Once she accomplishes her mission, she'll walk away. But when Gabe throws Ronnie onto his getaway helicopter, he inadvertently puts her back in harm's way. For as soon as they touch down in the United States, she's going to be deported, or worse . . . unless she marries an American citizen. Gabe is up for the ruse. But he also seems to have other ideas . . . ideas that include thoroughly seducing her. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Mistletoe and Magic, Claimed, and After the Kiss.
Winter Bride
by Iris JohansenIn #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen's mesmerizing novel, one woman risks her life to win the future--and the love--she's always dreamed of. When Ysabel Belfort leaves her beloved island of San Miguel to marry a wealthy eccentric, she exchanges a life of innocence for one devoid of passion. For seven years, she counts the days until she's able to reclaim what she was forced to leave behind. Even after her husband's death, she cannot return home without securing the help of another man: her estranged stepson. By his side, Ysabel embarks on a journey that takes an intoxicating turn. Charismatic news anchorman Jed Corbin has no interest in anything remotely related to his father, but he can't ignore the wild thoughts that run through his mind every time the young widow is near. Too bad Ysabel's proposition doesn't involve getting tangled between the sheets. Instead, she's desperate for an experienced escort to San Miguel, the same place where Jed once narrowly escaped with his life. But as Jed soon discovers, he can't say no to a woman who drives him to the brink of desire--and right back into a whirlwind of danger. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
The Spellbinder
by Iris Johansen#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen weaves the unforgettable story of a man and a woman who come together under the spell of danger--and explosive desire. Brody Devlin, a powerful stage actor, likes his life uncomplicated. That's why he never forms attachments of any kind. But Brody doesn't know what to make of the unique beauty and intriguing candor of the escort who shows up at his hotel room. When he discovers that she's running from a threatening past, Brody feels an overwhelming urge to shield her--even if it means risking his own life. When Brody takes a bullet that was intended for her, Sacha Lorian is determined to repay him. If only he would have listened to her and just walked away. But Brody is like a man possessed. He's going to stay by Sacha's side. He's going to protect her. And he's going to ignite her deepest passions. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
The Spellbinder: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Iris Johansen#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen weaves the unforgettable story of a man and a woman who come together under the spell of danger—and explosive desire. Brody Devlin, a powerful stage actor, likes his life uncomplicated. That’s why he never forms attachments of any kind. But Brody doesn’t know what to make of the unique beauty and intriguing candor of the escort who shows up at his hotel room. When he discovers that she’s running from a threatening past, Brody feels an overwhelming urge to shield her—even if it means risking his own life. When Brody takes a bullet that was intended for her, Sacha Lorian is determined to repay him. If only he would have listened to her and just walked away. But Brody is like a man possessed. He’s going to stay by Sacha’s side. He’s going to protect her. And he’s going to ignite her deepest passions. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Wild Silver: The Delaneys
by Iris JohansenIn this sensuous historical tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, a wicked prince takes a willful young woman captive--only to be captivated by her, heart and soul. Prince Nicholas Savron has traveled from Russia to New Orleans to track down Dominic Delaney, the man he holds responsible for his cousin's death. Nicholas thinks it will be easy enough to wrest his whereabouts from Dominic's niece, Silver, but he greatly underestimates her loyalty. Determined to satisfy his lust for vengeance, he abducts her instead, hoping to draw her uncle out from hiding. Silver Delaney may be enrolled in a school for young ladies, but she's no wilting flower. Despite her fierce attraction to the arrogant prince holding her hostage, she vows never betray her uncle. But when powerful enemies threaten them both, Nicholas and Silver must work together to survive--igniting a passion from which neither wants to escape. titles.