In My Mailbox (50)
In My Mailbox is something was
that started over at The Story Siren and I
think it’s pretty awesome. It’s a way to showcase the books that you gotten
through different places. Books you gotten in the mail, brought from a store,
borrowed from the library, received to write a review, or they can be
in eBook form. Here's a link to see how it all started.
A
private eye. His hardnosed secretary. A dastardly cult and a werewolf curse. If
you like your mysteries noir, Shifter, P.I. is for you.
New Orleans detective, Rick Plazier is hired by a client to look into her possibly cheating husband. In an effort to prove her investigative skills, Rick’s receptionist, Amy Chang agrees to follow the same woman on behalf of her untrusting husband. Working from opposite sides, Amy and Rick uncover much more than a case of faithless spouses. A deadly paranormal society plans to hold an auction of human beings and one or the other of their clients may be a target.
Amy’s disappearance prompts Rick to finally comes to terms with his shapeshifting curse and use his wolf aspect to track and rescue her. But will the pair acknowledge their constant arguing is due to mutual attraction and will they move from bickering into bed?
WHAT SHE CAN'T SEE COULD KILL HER.
Millions
of lives are on the line. But for him, only one truly matters. It's not in
bodyguard Jake Cantrell's job description to share his suspicions with his
assignments. Beautiful executive Sage Dumont may be in charge, but Jake's not on her payroll. As a former special forces marine, Jake trusts his gut,
and it's telling him there's something off about a shipment arriving at Marine
Drilling International. His instinct is aroused...in more ways than one.
Baby's First
Homecoming by Cathy McDavid
Pure (Covenant #2) by Jennifer L.
Armentrout{Kindle}
There is need.
And then there is Fate...
Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do--and sacrifice--for her.
When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies--lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn't blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her.
When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.
Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do--and sacrifice--for her.
When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies--lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn't blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her.
When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.
Amaranthine by Leah Crichton {Kindle}
Sixteen year-old Ireland Brady is sure she’s
losing her mind.
After a horrific car accident leaves her barely clinging to life, she wakes from a coma with a renewed sense of gratitude to a world more surreal than she could have imagined, a world which includes Orion Alexander.
Darkly handsome, Orion is cool and confident and has his sights set on her—something she’s never experienced—and she finds herself falling hopelessly in love. But when Orion’s betrayal sends her straight into the arms of his rival, Damien, things go from bad to worse.
Despite Orion’s warnings, Ireland is attracted to Damien. He’s strong and protective, and harbors an intense dislike for Orion, which makes him… perfect.
After a horrific car accident leaves her barely clinging to life, she wakes from a coma with a renewed sense of gratitude to a world more surreal than she could have imagined, a world which includes Orion Alexander.
Darkly handsome, Orion is cool and confident and has his sights set on her—something she’s never experienced—and she finds herself falling hopelessly in love. But when Orion’s betrayal sends her straight into the arms of his rival, Damien, things go from bad to worse.
Despite Orion’s warnings, Ireland is attracted to Damien. He’s strong and protective, and harbors an intense dislike for Orion, which makes him… perfect.
But
Damien is not one to be crossed.
When all the secrets are revealed, will Ireland trust the boy who broke her heart? Or is she doomed to suffer a fate worse than death?
When all the secrets are revealed, will Ireland trust the boy who broke her heart? Or is she doomed to suffer a fate worse than death?
My Once and Future Love by Carla
Krae {Kindle}
Sometimes love doesn't have a happy ending, at
least not the first time. MY ONCE AND FUTURE LOVE explores Beth and Jacob's
relationship with all its joys, flaws, and heartache.
Beth and Jacob were best friends until one kiss ignited chemistry and passion neither can ignore. The tender long-distance relationship falls apart when Beth believe Jacob betrayed her the same day she finds out her mother's cancer is back.
Years after their attempt at dating crashed and burned, Beth works for rock-star Jacob as his personal assistant. When a car accident sidelines her with weeks of recovery, the truth comes out about why she pushed him out of her life and she realizes she made a terrible mistake. Can they get past all the pain they caused each other, or is a second chance doomed from the start?
Beth and Jacob were best friends until one kiss ignited chemistry and passion neither can ignore. The tender long-distance relationship falls apart when Beth believe Jacob betrayed her the same day she finds out her mother's cancer is back.
Years after their attempt at dating crashed and burned, Beth works for rock-star Jacob as his personal assistant. When a car accident sidelines her with weeks of recovery, the truth comes out about why she pushed him out of her life and she realizes she made a terrible mistake. Can they get past all the pain they caused each other, or is a second chance doomed from the start?
Free From Amazon:
Shifter, P.I. by Bonnie Dee
A
private eye. His hardnosed secretary. A dastardly cult and a werewolf curse. If
you like your mysteries noir, Shifter, P.I. is for you. New Orleans detective, Rick Plazier is hired by a client to look into her possibly cheating husband. In an effort to prove her investigative skills, Rick’s receptionist, Amy Chang agrees to follow the same woman on behalf of her untrusting husband. Working from opposite sides, Amy and Rick uncover much more than a case of faithless spouses. A deadly paranormal society plans to hold an auction of human beings and one or the other of their clients may be a target.
Amy’s disappearance prompts Rick to finally comes to terms with his shapeshifting curse and use his wolf aspect to track and rescue her. But will the pair acknowledge their constant arguing is due to mutual attraction and will they move from bickering into bed?
Parched (Parched #1) by Z.L. Arkadie
“Baron Ford, he says and pauses to pick apart my expression, attempting
to read how familiar I am with that name. I nod stiffly to give no indication I
know exactly, who that is. I’m shocked to hear that name in this setting, at
this stage of my life, the one far away from Cambridge, Massachusetts over five
years later.”
Advertising Exec, Clarity Parker thought she’d never see Baron Ford again. Five years ago, they shared the date of her life and then he literally vanished into thin air. Now he’s back and has asked that she, exclusively, be assigned to his multi-million dollar account.
On the day the fog rolls in, not only can she no longer avoid him but she can no longer avoid herself. See, Clarity has an ability that she’s run away from her entire life. She’s learning an ability like hers doesn’t come for free, and something or someone is trying to make her pay for it with her life.
Her world is soon turned upside down after she escapes to a place called Enu. It’s here Clarity learns who and what she truly is. She also learns that Baron Ford is Baron Ze Feldis; he’s a vampire, and what bonds them runs deeper than anything she can ever imagine.
Advertising Exec, Clarity Parker thought she’d never see Baron Ford again. Five years ago, they shared the date of her life and then he literally vanished into thin air. Now he’s back and has asked that she, exclusively, be assigned to his multi-million dollar account.
On the day the fog rolls in, not only can she no longer avoid him but she can no longer avoid herself. See, Clarity has an ability that she’s run away from her entire life. She’s learning an ability like hers doesn’t come for free, and something or someone is trying to make her pay for it with her life.
Her world is soon turned upside down after she escapes to a place called Enu. It’s here Clarity learns who and what she truly is. She also learns that Baron Ford is Baron Ze Feldis; he’s a vampire, and what bonds them runs deeper than anything she can ever imagine.
Their bond is further tested when they end up not
only battling Baron’s psycho ex-vampire girlfriend, who wants Clarity dead but
also “the evil” as they journey in search of the book which holds the Prophecy
of the Seven Seeds.
One
thing’s for sure, from this point on, their lives will never be the same.
Ascension by Felicity E. Heaton
A witch on the
verge of achieving phenomenal power, Lealandra must turn to her half-breed
demon ex-lover Taig for protection from the dark force that is after her and
also from her own magic.
With her Counter-Balance dead and her coven against her, Taig’s blood and power is the only thing that can help her control her magic and survive the ascension and gain the strength to defeat her enemy.
Old feelings come flooding back as Taig allows her into his world and Lealandra finds herself fighting not only for survival but to win his broken heart again and heal the pain in their past. Can he forgive her for walking out on him all those years ago and will he ever believe her when she tells him that he’s not a monster but the man that she loves?
With her Counter-Balance dead and her coven against her, Taig’s blood and power is the only thing that can help her control her magic and survive the ascension and gain the strength to defeat her enemy.
Old feelings come flooding back as Taig allows her into his world and Lealandra finds herself fighting not only for survival but to win his broken heart again and heal the pain in their past. Can he forgive her for walking out on him all those years ago and will he ever believe her when she tells him that he’s not a monster but the man that she loves?
Breaking the Ice by Mandy Baggot
When routine
driven box office assistant Samantha Smith meets the stars of 'Skating on
Broadway' her life is turned upside down. Immediately attracted to the infamous
lead skater Jimmy Lloyd, Samantha does her best to deny her feelings. But when
all you can do is burst out laughing and hyperventilate every time you're under
pressure, keeping things under wraps is a hard task.
When the future
of her beloved Civic Hall is threatened Samantha must rise to the challenge to
ensure its survival. Constantly scrutinised and criticised by her zany sister
Cleo and her brogue wearing boyfriend Jeremy, can Samantha save her job, save
the Civic Hall and stop her panic attacks just long enough to give her away her
heart?
NetGalley:
The Immortal Rules
(Blood of Eden #1) by Julie Kagawa
Allison Sekemoto
survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a vampire city. By day, she and
her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten.
Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them. The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked—and given the ultimate choice. Die… or become one of the monsters.
Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.
Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.
But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for.
Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them. The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked—and given the ultimate choice. Die… or become one of the monsters.
Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.
Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.
But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for.
Dark Kiss (Nightwatchers #1) by Michelle Rowen
I don't do DANGEROUS.
Smart, über-careful, ordinary Samantha—that’s me. But I just couldn’t pass up a surprise kiss from my number-one unattainable crush. A kiss that did something to me...something strange. Now I feel hungry all the time, but not for food. It’s like part of me is missing—and I don’t know if I can get it back.
Then there’s Bishop. At first I thought he was just a street kid, but the secrets he’s keeping are as intense as his unearthly blue eyes. If he’s what I think he is, he may be the only one who can help me. But something terrifying is closing in, and the one chance Bishop and I have to stop it means losing everything I ever wanted and embracing the darkness inside me....
Nightwatchers: When angels and demons must work together, something beyond evil is rising...
Smart, über-careful, ordinary Samantha—that’s me. But I just couldn’t pass up a surprise kiss from my number-one unattainable crush. A kiss that did something to me...something strange. Now I feel hungry all the time, but not for food. It’s like part of me is missing—and I don’t know if I can get it back.
Then there’s Bishop. At first I thought he was just a street kid, but the secrets he’s keeping are as intense as his unearthly blue eyes. If he’s what I think he is, he may be the only one who can help me. But something terrifying is closing in, and the one chance Bishop and I have to stop it means losing everything I ever wanted and embracing the darkness inside me....
Nightwatchers: When angels and demons must work together, something beyond evil is rising...
The Werewolf's Wife by Michele
Hauf
The legacy he must obey The child she must save…
The man who threatens to fulfill her every fantasy…
and break her heart.
The man who threatens to fulfill her every fantasy…
and break her heart.
Alpha wolf Ridge Addison left his wife in Las Vegas, vowing to put their
one reckless night of passion behind him and return to his clan. Thirteen years
later he needs a divorce so he can become pack leader. Yet he's never forgotten
the sensuous witch whose life he saved or the knee-buckling kisses he still
craves.
After
they parted, Abigail tried banishing Ridge from her memory. Now her heart
belongs only to her son. But when the boy is kidnapped, she knows she alone
can't save him. Though Abigail's body still aches for Ridge, she's willing to
give him his freedom in exchange for his help. But who will shield her heart
from the only man she's ever let claim her, body and soul?
Shades of Desire by Virna DePaul
WHAT SHE CAN'T SEE COULD KILL HER.
Natalie Jones is the lucky survivor of an
elusive killer who preys on young women and then disappears from view. And
since her harrowing ordeal, the once gutsy photojournalist has remained
isolated in her home, paralyzed by fear and her failing vision. Special
Agent Liam "Mac" McKenzie has scars of his own.
But despite his efforts to ignore the
attraction that simmers between him and Natalie, he needs her help to catch a
predator. Soon, they will forge a tentative alliance-charged with desire.
Through a soft-focus lens, Natalie dares to envision a future with Mac beyond
the investigation...never guessing that the clues hidden within her photographs
are drawing them into an explosive confrontation with a madman.
Against the Sun by Kat Martin
Millions
of lives are on the line. But for him, only one truly matters. It's not in
bodyguard Jake Cantrell's job description to share his suspicions with his
assignments. Beautiful executive Sage Dumont may be in charge, but Jake's not on her payroll. As a former special forces marine, Jake trusts his gut,
and it's telling him there's something off about a shipment arriving at Marine
Drilling International. His instinct is aroused...in more ways than one.
A
savvy businesswoman, Sage knows better than to take some hired gun's
"hunch" as gospel. And yet she is learning not to underestimate the
man her grandfather hired to protect her. Determined to prove Jake wrong, Sage
does some digging of her own and turns up deadly details she was never meant to
see. Drawn into a terrifying web of lies and deceit-and into feelings they
can't afford to explore-what Jake and Sage uncover may be frighteningly worse
than they ever imagined.
We'll Always Have Paris by Jessica
Hart
I’ve done it! Thanks to my awesome powers of
persuasion, elusive-but-dreamy TV star Simon Valentine is presenting our new
romance documentary! It wasn’t easy, though – Simon thinks his status as
prime-time financial guru turned pin-up is ridiculous!
He says he now steers
well clear of affairs of the heart, but surely he must have one romantic bone
left in his price-indexed body? Much as I’d like to find out first-hand, I’ve
sworn off men after a disastrous ending with my last boyfriend. Must remain
professional – though it won’t be easy…we’re filming in the most romantic city
of all…
Water Waltz by Hayley B. James
In
a land where humans are enslaved as sexual toys, angels and demons are in
constant conflict with their playthings. The demon Varun works with STAR, an organization
devoted to human liberty, and it’s a never-ending battle.
Two years ago, the angel Triste broke Varun’s heart by choosing to be his butler instead of his beloved, giving Varun no explanation and no hope. However, that doesn’t mean that Triste will simply sit back and watch as Varun takes the human Elden under his protection, and Triste’s secret investigation will unearth terrible secrets, including the kernels of a pernicious plot.
Despite appearances, Triste and Varun are still in love, and Varun may well risk everything to protect Triste and discover why the angel left him heartbroken. But a still worse danger hangs over them as they seek to calm the threat of a catastrophic war.
Two years ago, the angel Triste broke Varun’s heart by choosing to be his butler instead of his beloved, giving Varun no explanation and no hope. However, that doesn’t mean that Triste will simply sit back and watch as Varun takes the human Elden under his protection, and Triste’s secret investigation will unearth terrible secrets, including the kernels of a pernicious plot.
Despite appearances, Triste and Varun are still in love, and Varun may well risk everything to protect Triste and discover why the angel left him heartbroken. But a still worse danger hangs over them as they seek to calm the threat of a catastrophic war.
Apprenticed to Pleasure by Brandon
Fox
Pledged to Magic: Book 1
As a musician in Pella’s finest brothel, Ander thought he knew all about sex between men. He was wrong. One night, two handsome lovers draw him irresistibly to a revelation: intense pleasure can be a gateway to magical realms. As his mind and body reel from passionate new experiences, Ander discovers a destiny far greater than making music for companions and their customers.
Ander’s mentor in this new art—the leader of a small group of insurrectionists against the tyranny of pain—is a mage named Thane, who has paid a terrible price for his knowledge. Ander’s strength and ingenuity are quickly tested against great odds, and although his burgeoning abilities can help his new companions, he’s fully aware that the greatest challenge of all may be winning his mentor’s love.
As a musician in Pella’s finest brothel, Ander thought he knew all about sex between men. He was wrong. One night, two handsome lovers draw him irresistibly to a revelation: intense pleasure can be a gateway to magical realms. As his mind and body reel from passionate new experiences, Ander discovers a destiny far greater than making music for companions and their customers.
Ander’s mentor in this new art—the leader of a small group of insurrectionists against the tyranny of pain—is a mage named Thane, who has paid a terrible price for his knowledge. Ander’s strength and ingenuity are quickly tested against great odds, and although his burgeoning abilities can help his new companions, he’s fully aware that the greatest challenge of all may be winning his mentor’s love.
Just One Kiss by Isabel Sharpe
Nestled in the heart of Seattle, A Taste for
All Pleasures is a warm hub of decadent baking delights. Sweet buttery cookies
with melted chocolate, yummy cupcakes with creamy soft icing and the owner,
Angela Loukas, is about to meet a mouthwatering morsel of a man—one she can't resist!
Unfortunately, Daniel Flynn is officially celibate. No sex. No dating. It's
criminal, really. But once he steps into Angela's shop, he remembers what
temptation—in the form of chocolate icing and a mischievous set of
chocolate-brown eyes—feels like. Now he wants to have his cupcakes and Angela,
too!
Baby's First
Homecoming by Cathy McDavid
Giving away her baby for adoption was the second biggest
mistake of Sierra Powell's life. But after a miraculous turn of events, she is
reunited with her toddler son and they return to Arizona. Too bad Sierra's
first mistake is waiting for her there—Clay Duvall, a much too charming cowboy.
And onetime love of her life. Clay is not about to let go of the opportunity to
raise his flesh and blood. He proposes co-parenting—meaning Sierra and Jamie
have to move close to him.
Real close, as in onto his property. As far as Sierra's concerned, he has no say in her son's life; Clay was the one who walked out on their relationship. Will the sparks between Clay and Sierra set off the formerly feuding Powell and Duvall clans or will they rekindle an old passion?
Darkest Knight (Knight’s Curse #2) by Karen Duvall
"Betray your sisters or your lover. You
choose."
After the warrior she loves saved her from a murderous gargoyle, Chalice
watched helplessly as Aydin turned into a gargoyle himself. Now, free from the
curse that enslaved her, Chalice pledges to join her sister knights in The
Order of the Hatchet—and do whatever it takes to regain Aydin's humanity and
his love. What she encounters within their hallowed sanctuary is pure intrigue.
Someone—or something—is murdering her sisters in their sleep, provoking
fear and suspicion among the order. Meanwhile, Aydin, unable to stay away,
starts haunting Chalice's dreams, urging her onward. Ultimately, Chalice will
be faced with an agonizing choice—one that will tear away at her newfound
identity and force her to choose between duty and desire.
Serious Play by Bonnie
Dee, Devon Summer
Luke
Bailey has dreams of building homes and putting down roots. But for a man with
a rough past, finding any job isn't easy. When Mary Scott offers him a job-and
a place to stay-mixing drinks and tapping beer at her theme bar, My Parents'
Basement, Luke accepts. Customers flock to the cozy pub, designed to evoke
memories of lost childhood, to meet and mingle and play games.
For Mary, her gorgeous new employee should be off-limits. She's his boss. And they're very different-something her interfering family constantly points out. But Mary's done playing the good girl. And Luke isn't the bad boy everyone thinks he is. Their attraction simmers until Mary seduces Luke into playing some deliciously adult games. Then a shocking betrayal threatens everything...
For Mary, her gorgeous new employee should be off-limits. She's his boss. And they're very different-something her interfering family constantly points out. But Mary's done playing the good girl. And Luke isn't the bad boy everyone thinks he is. Their attraction simmers until Mary seduces Luke into playing some deliciously adult games. Then a shocking betrayal threatens everything...
Desert Blade by Ella Drake
In
the post-apocalyptic Midwest, now a ravaged dust bowl, former guardsman Derek
Covington must find help for a sick boy. With nothing but memories of all he
lost, Derek crosses the desert alone in search of the doctor who saved his own
life ten years ago. Drifter gangs who loot and pillage don't dare come near,
for Derek has a formidable weapon: a prosthetic arm with a deadly blade.
For a decade, Dr. Lidia Sullivan has fantasized about the handsome guardsman who'd been in her care. And now she can't deny his dangerous request. But as they make the treacherous journey back to Old St. Louis, they must contend with much more than fierce desert winds and their unthinkable attraction. A fearless gang has spotted Lidia—a rare woman—and will fight Derek to the death to get her. And though he risks his life to save her for the sake of the child who needs her, she fears there's one thing Derek will never risk: his heart.
For a decade, Dr. Lidia Sullivan has fantasized about the handsome guardsman who'd been in her care. And now she can't deny his dangerous request. But as they make the treacherous journey back to Old St. Louis, they must contend with much more than fierce desert winds and their unthinkable attraction. A fearless gang has spotted Lidia—a rare woman—and will fight Derek to the death to get her. And though he risks his life to save her for the sake of the child who needs her, she fears there's one thing Derek will never risk: his heart.
Darkest Caress by Kaylea Cross
Two-hundred-year-old
Daegan Blackwell is one of the last remaining Empowered, an ancient magical
race. Daegan's duty is to lead and protect his remaining Brethren in the coming
war foretold by prophecy. The last thing he expects is to meet the one woman
who will either save or destroy him-his destined mate.
Fiercely independent Realtor Olivia Farrell believes darkly handsome Daegan is simply a prospective client. Until she's attacked by a man with a strange aura-and Daegan fights him off, taking away her pain with just his touch. At first, Olivia refuses to believe she's part of a magical race, yet mounting evidence and her powerful chemistry with Daegan are too strong to deny.
But as Daegan's partner, Olivia becomes a target in the battle between good and evil that threatens her life, as well as the very existence of the Empowered. And the only one who can save her is the man claiming to be her destiny...
Fiercely independent Realtor Olivia Farrell believes darkly handsome Daegan is simply a prospective client. Until she's attacked by a man with a strange aura-and Daegan fights him off, taking away her pain with just his touch. At first, Olivia refuses to believe she's part of a magical race, yet mounting evidence and her powerful chemistry with Daegan are too strong to deny.
But as Daegan's partner, Olivia becomes a target in the battle between good and evil that threatens her life, as well as the very existence of the Empowered. And the only one who can save her is the man claiming to be her destiny...
Improper Relations by Juliana Ross
Dorset, 1858
When Hannah's caught watching her late husband's cousin debauch the maid in the library, she's mortified -- but also intrigued. An unpaid companion to his aunt, she's used to being ignored.
The black sheep of the family, Leo has nothing but his good looks and noble birth to recommend him. Hannah ought to be appalled at what she's witnessed, but there's something about Leo that draws her to him.
When Leo claims he can prove that women can feel desire as passionately as men, Hannah is incredulous. Her own experiences have been uninspiring. Yet she can't bring herself to refuse his audacious proposal when he offers to tutor her in the art of lovemaking. As the tantalizing, wicked lessons continue, she begins to fear she's losing not just her inhibitions, but her heart as well. The poorest of relations, she has nothing to offer Leo but herself. Will it be enough when their erotic education ends?
When Hannah's caught watching her late husband's cousin debauch the maid in the library, she's mortified -- but also intrigued. An unpaid companion to his aunt, she's used to being ignored.
The black sheep of the family, Leo has nothing but his good looks and noble birth to recommend him. Hannah ought to be appalled at what she's witnessed, but there's something about Leo that draws her to him.
When Leo claims he can prove that women can feel desire as passionately as men, Hannah is incredulous. Her own experiences have been uninspiring. Yet she can't bring herself to refuse his audacious proposal when he offers to tutor her in the art of lovemaking. As the tantalizing, wicked lessons continue, she begins to fear she's losing not just her inhibitions, but her heart as well. The poorest of relations, she has nothing to offer Leo but herself. Will it be enough when their erotic education ends?
Acceptable Risks by Natalie J. Damschroder
When
security expert Jason Templeton's team is ambushed while protecting a weapons
manufacturer vital to U.S. interests, he risks his life to save the man's
daughter...and loses. Unbeknownst to Jason, his mentor had been funding
experimental medical procedures after losing his young wife. Using the untested
drugs, Jason is brought back to life, stronger and faster than before, but also
vulnerable in new ways. He's determined to find the traitor in their midst, who
is after the miracle drug.
That means protecting the brilliant scientist Lark Madrassa. Their attraction and compatibility are undeniable, but Jason tries to deny his growing feelings for her, thinking he is too damaged. When Lark's father is kidnapped they have to rely on each other in a dangerous plot to uncover the double agent. Before, Jason always accepted the risks—but what about when the life of the woman he loves is on the line?
That means protecting the brilliant scientist Lark Madrassa. Their attraction and compatibility are undeniable, but Jason tries to deny his growing feelings for her, thinking he is too damaged. When Lark's father is kidnapped they have to rely on each other in a dangerous plot to uncover the double agent. Before, Jason always accepted the risks—but what about when the life of the woman he loves is on the line?
His Secret Temptation by Cat
Schield
Who's
the sexy blonde stranger sleeping in Simon Holcroft's bed? The workaholic
returns from a business trip to find someone stretched out on his sheets.
Between the laundry basket at her side and the smell of orange cleaner, he
deduces that the young woman is his maid-and resists the urge to kiss her
awake.
But when his brother's fiancé-his own ex-bursts in and strips down to her panties, Simon has to get her dressed and back where she belongs. So he introduces the maid as his fiancée. But his little white lie gets bigger, because now he has to bring his supposed bride-to-be to meet the whole family. One offer-she-can't-refuse later, Simon has bought himself a temporary fiancée.
In debt up to her eyeballs and all alone for the holidays, how could struggling grad student Caroline Sampson not accept her gorgeous client's fantasy proposal? But acting like she's in love comes more easily than she ever expected.
But when his brother's fiancé-his own ex-bursts in and strips down to her panties, Simon has to get her dressed and back where she belongs. So he introduces the maid as his fiancée. But his little white lie gets bigger, because now he has to bring his supposed bride-to-be to meet the whole family. One offer-she-can't-refuse later, Simon has bought himself a temporary fiancée.
In debt up to her eyeballs and all alone for the holidays, how could struggling grad student Caroline Sampson not accept her gorgeous client's fantasy proposal? But acting like she's in love comes more easily than she ever expected.
Rules of the Game by Sandy
James
Kathryn
West has it all – she’s a confident, bestselling author living it up in New
York City. Too bad she doesn’t actually exist, and is only timid Maddie
Sawyer’s pseudonym. Determined to attend her high school reunion with a man
right out of one of her racy romance novels, she plots to find a sexy bad boy
who’s up to Kathryn’s standards.
She finds Mr. Perfect shooting pool in a biker bar. He’s a blue-collar hunk who just happens to look great in leather. But the mysterious Scott Brady has some rules of his own: he won’t agree to her deal unless she poses as his girlfriend in front of his family and friends first.
As the reunion nears, Maddie tries to maintain her carefree façade, knowing she’ll soon face some old ghosts. She’s torn between her growing attraction to Scott and the nagging feeling that he’s hiding something important. Will she still want him when she finds out his secret? What about when he discovers hers?
She finds Mr. Perfect shooting pool in a biker bar. He’s a blue-collar hunk who just happens to look great in leather. But the mysterious Scott Brady has some rules of his own: he won’t agree to her deal unless she poses as his girlfriend in front of his family and friends first.
As the reunion nears, Maddie tries to maintain her carefree façade, knowing she’ll soon face some old ghosts. She’s torn between her growing attraction to Scott and the nagging feeling that he’s hiding something important. Will she still want him when she finds out his secret? What about when he discovers hers?
Fortune Hunter
(Brooks Street #2) by Ava March
London, 1822
Impoverished Julian Parker returns to London with one goal: marry an heiress. He'll do whatever it takes, even if it means denying his desire for men. After all, with a fortune comes happiness and social acceptance—which have eluded Julian his entire life.
The only things a vast fortune has brought Oscar Woodhaven are greedy relatives and loneliness. At twenty-one years of age, he has everything a man could possibly want—except someone to love him. When he meets devastatingly handsome Julian Parker, he believes his luck has turned.
Between Oscar's lavish gifts and their searing hot nights, Julian is caught between what he thinks he needs and what his heart truly desires. But when a betrayal threatens to tear them apart, Julian discovers he'll do whatever it takes to convince Oscar the greatest fortune of all is love.
Impoverished Julian Parker returns to London with one goal: marry an heiress. He'll do whatever it takes, even if it means denying his desire for men. After all, with a fortune comes happiness and social acceptance—which have eluded Julian his entire life.
The only things a vast fortune has brought Oscar Woodhaven are greedy relatives and loneliness. At twenty-one years of age, he has everything a man could possibly want—except someone to love him. When he meets devastatingly handsome Julian Parker, he believes his luck has turned.
Between Oscar's lavish gifts and their searing hot nights, Julian is caught between what he thinks he needs and what his heart truly desires. But when a betrayal threatens to tear them apart, Julian discovers he'll do whatever it takes to convince Oscar the greatest fortune of all is love.
Forbidden Fantasies by Jodie Griffin
After
fifteen years of marriage, Jessica Meyers's sex life is, well, a little
predictable. Her handsome husband turns her on, but missionary style once or
twice a week? It just can't compare to the hot new world she discovers in the
pages of erotic romances. Her fantasies fuel the fire of her desire, adding a
new spark to her and Alex's lovemaking. But Jess is afraid to tell her husband
what she really wants in bed—and her secrets start coming between them.
State trooper Alex Meyers is a master at uncovering the truth—except when it comes to his sweet, shy wife. She's clearly keeping something from him. An affair? She wants out? When he finally confronts Jess, he's shocked to learn she wants to turn her forbidden fantasies into nightly realities. But when he takes her to a unique B and B—Bondage and Breakfast—catering to couples and multiples, Alex is about to find out just how far he'll go.
State trooper Alex Meyers is a master at uncovering the truth—except when it comes to his sweet, shy wife. She's clearly keeping something from him. An affair? She wants out? When he finally confronts Jess, he's shocked to learn she wants to turn her forbidden fantasies into nightly realities. But when he takes her to a unique B and B—Bondage and Breakfast—catering to couples and multiples, Alex is about to find out just how far he'll go.
Zero Gravity Outcasts by Kay
Keppler
Minka Shokat only needs two things
in life: her fourth-generation Wayfarer spaceship, and two best friends and
crewmates by her side. Anjali and Tex were the only people to stand by her
after she was falsely branded a traitor and kicked out of Central Command five
years ago.
Since then,
Minka has kept as far from Command as the galaxy will allow. Working with her
friends on their own terms beats flying warships any day. But keeping her
junker of a ship flying takes money-money that Minka and her crew don't have.
As a last resort, she reluctantly accepts a job transporting cargo for Central
Command.
Then she finds
out what her "cargo" is: the very general who ruined her reputation
and currently needs Minka to deliver him safely to a peace conference. Now
Minka and her biggest rival must work together to fight off space pirates,
commandos and rebels who are determined to stop their mission-or be blown out
of the skies for good.
2 comments
Wow! that is a nice haul!!! I am really excited about reading The Immortal Rule. I hope you enjoy all your reads:)
ReplyDeleteWow, this truly is a great haul! I hope you enjoy all of your reads! And the freebies!! I have to check if they're available for free in Germany, too! *grin*
ReplyDeletePatricia // My IMM