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.
Brought:
When unworldly student Ana Steele first
encountered the driven, damaged young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a
sensual affair that changed both their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued,
and ultimately repelled by Christian’s singular sexual tastes, Ana demanded a
deeper commitment; determined to keep her, Christian agreed.
Now,
together, they have more – love, passion, intimacy, and a world of infinite
possibilities. But Ana always knew that loving her Fifty Shades would not be
easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them ever anticipated. Ana
must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing
her own integrity, identity or independence; Christian must somehow overcome his
compulsion to control, and lay to rest the horrors that blighted his past and
haunt his present.
Just
when it seems that together their love can conquer any obstacle, misfortune,
malice and fate combine to make Ana’s worst nightmares come true. Alone and
desperate, she must face down the poisoned legacy of Christian’s past.
Seductive,
shocking, sad and funny, Fifty Shades Freed is the compelling final volume in
the Fifty Shades trilogy.
What would you do
if you held fate in your hands?
Macy Lockhart is a normal girl
with an abnormal bird-shaped birthmark on her wrist. She doesn’t even think
twice about the odd marking until strange things begin happening to her and an
anonymous gift is left on her doorstep… a beautiful, blood-red pendant. A
bloodstone.
It isn’t long before she is surrounded by craziness… ancient
high priests, visions and memories that she can’t explain. And that’s just the
beginning.
She quickly comes to the realization that the bloodstone wasn’t just
given to her… it was returned to her. It has been hers all along, for thousands
of years. She has lived hundreds of lives and all of them have been important.
But
before she can even come to terms with that craziness, she is forced to return
to one of them that was particularly tragic….a previous doomed life where she
lived as Cleopatra’s handmaiden, Charmian.
Fate, the very thing that she is born to protect, is being
threatened in a way that would destroy history as we know it. The fate of the
world literally sits on her shoulders. But of course, just handling that small
issue would be too easy.
Unless she interferes with destiny, her soul-mate will die. Can she
really stand aside and allow the love of her life to die all over again?
Four years ago, race car driver Tracey Bradshaw almost
died in a horrific crash. Now scarred inside and out, she's making a comeback,
but her team is plagued by a series of "accidents".
When
the team leader dies under mysterious circumstances, former driver Mac Reynolds
takes charge. The pair clash as Trace resents his high-handed attempts to
control her, while Mac fears Trace's recklessness will get her killed. Neither
can throttle back the desire that spins out of control whenever they touch.
Trace lets herself be seduced when Mac convinces her he finds her beautiful
despite her scars, and she begins to hope for more. But Mac knows he's not
nearly good enough for Trace…
What's a girl to do when meeting The One means she's cursed to die a
horrible death?
Life
hasn't been easy on sixteen-year-old Emma Connor, so a new start in New York
may be just the change she needs. But the posh Upper East Side prep school she
has to attend? Not so much. Friendly faces are few and far between, except for
one that she's irresistibly drawn to—Brendan Salinger, the guy with the
rock-star good looks and the richest kid in school, who might just be her very
own white knight.
But
even when Brendan inexplicably turns cold, Emma can't stop staring. Ever since
she laid eyes on him, strange things have been happening. Streetlamps go out
wherever she walks, and Emma's been having the oddest dreams: visions of
herself in past lives—visions that warn her to stay away from Brendan. Or else.
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Sinful (Follow the Muic) by Kacey Hammell (pdf)
For years,
Mikayla Gallan has dreamed of providing a better life for her younger brother,
Matthew, and herself. Coming from a family of musicians, Mikayla and Matthew
have dreams of someday making it big. But Mikayla's first priority is always
ensuring Matthew's future. When Houdini Records comes knocking on her door,
offering her everything she's ever wanted, Mikayla's scared to grab onto their
offer.
Sinclair "Sin" Devlin, part-owner of
Houdini Records has loved and lost and has no intentions of ever going down
that path again. He's determined to put his company back on the map and is
willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. Meeting Mikayla Gallan,
hearing her sultry and passionate voice on stage, Sin believes he has found the
only woman that could save the company. He's even more shocked to realize that
perhaps she's also the only woman to save him from himself.
Fear has a scent. So
does desire…
Ana
Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after all
the males and most of the females in her pack were mysteriously poisoned. As
tough as she is, with no Alpha male, the pack is vulnerable to the devious
shifter Taggart, who wants to claim both their ranch and Ana as his own. When
Connor Armstrong comes back into her life, promising protection, it’s almost
enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly
accept his offer to mate.
The
minute Connor sees Ana again, it reawakens a raw hunger. He must have her for
his bondmate—his wolf cries out for it. But his human side knows he must
proceed with caution because of their complicated past. If he is to truly have
her body and soul, he must go beyond his burning desire and win back her heart.
Whatever it takes, he is determined not to leave her side again.
But
Taggart and his rival pack are not their only enemies. A human element in town
is targeting shifters. Their plan not only threatens Ana and Connor’s future, but
the lives of the entire pack…
NetGalley:
Kate Winters has won immortality.
But if she wants a
life in the Underworld with Henry, she’ll have to fight for it.
Becoming
immortal wasn’t supposed to be the easy part. Though Kate is about to be
crowned Queen of the Underworld, she’s as isolated as ever. And despite her
growing love for Henry, ruler of the Underworld, he’s becoming ever more
distant and secretive. Then, in the midst of Kate’s coronation, Henry is
abducted by the only being powerful enough to kill him: the King of the Titans.
As the other gods prepare for a war that could end them all, it is up to
Kate to save Henry from the depths of Tartarus. But in order to navigate the
endless caverns of the Underworld, Kate must enlist the help of the one person
who is the greatest threat to her future.
Henry’s first wife,
Persephone.
Finding your eternal soulmate - easy.
Stopping a
true-love-hungry evil - not so much…
After breaking a centuries-old romantic curse, Emma Connor is
(almost) glad to get back to normal problems. Although...it's not easy dealing
with the jealous cliques and gossip that rule her exclusive Upper East Side
prep, even for a sixteen-year-old newbie witch. Having the most-wanted boy in
school as her eternal soul mate sure helps ease the pain-especially since
wealthy, rocker-hot Brendan Salinger is very good at staying irresistibly
close....
But
something dark and hungry is using Emma and Brendan's deepest fears to reveal
damaging secrets and destroy their trust in each other. And Emma's crash course
in über-spells may not be enough to keep them safe…or to stop an inhuman force
bent on making their unsuspected power its own.
SOME FLAMES ARE ETERNAL
Tasked with
protecting humanity from harm, the last thing Ashe Granger was searching for on
his mission was his destined mate. Then, a mysterious darkeyed beauty reluctantly
offered him shelter. A spark of danger—and a soul-deep recognition—ignited a
burning, carnal need…
Since
her family’s exile, Juliana Sabin had borne full responsibility for their
safety. So when evil struck, she had
no choice but to ally herself with the sexy guardian vampire. Now, months
later, Ashe is back and tempting Juliana to reveal her darkest secrets…and
desires. For the killer stalking the shadows isn’t acting alone—and he won’t
rest until his deadly cravings are fulfilled.
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program for women unexpectedly facing the totally dishy guy from their past.
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NHL coach Mark
Diego’s plan to spend his off-season volunteering in his hometown goes awry
when he learns that not only is he coaching teenage girls, but that the program
is coordinated by energetic (and five feet two inches of trouble) coordinator
Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend–and the woman he could never stand to see
dating any other guy…
When their tempers
flare, Mark and Rainey discover their fireworks don’t just burn angry–they burn
very, very, hot! But that’ll just sweeten the victory. Because Mark always
plays to win. And with Rainey, he’s planning on playing very dirty too…
In her ten-year career
as a stuntwoman, Ellie Morgan has experienced her share of thrills. None
compares to the rush of being behind the wheel of a race car for her latest
movie shoot. Certain she was born to race, Ellie's ready to shift gears—but a
secret from her past holds her back.
Quinn
Reynolds is tired of being in the driver's seat of his family's company,
Formula Racing Design. He's ready to sell—if he can get his co-owner and
brother, Mac, to agree. Quinn's not sure what he wants to do with his future,
but almost as soon as he meets Ellie, he knows he wants her to be part of it.
Though Ellie tries to resist her attraction to the charming businessman,
she's quickly in danger of losing her heart. But after narrowly escaping
"accidents" both on and off the set, it becomes clear that getting
involved with Quinn could be downright deadly...
With Alberta in the grip of the Depression, Louisa Morgan
is desperate to bolster her family's finances. But how can she tutor bedridden
Ellie Hamilton? The little tomboy is more interested in making mischief than
studying sums. And the girl's bond with her handsome papa is another reminder
to Louisa of the children she'll never have.
For
Emmet Hamilton, strength means shouldering burdens alone. He never thought he'd
let himself share his child, or his heart, ever again. But before long,
Louisa's kindness and optimism start to change the cowboy's mind. Maybe he can
gain the courage to trust again—in Louisa, in God's grace, and in this new
family.…
Roxanne St. Clair - The Sins of His Past
For one incredible night, Kendra Locke gave Deuce
Monroe everything she had. Then he walked away without a backward glance to
chase his big-league dreams. Now after one too many daredevil stunts, he's back
in his hometown ready to pick up where they left off—but Kendra has no
intention of giving in so easily….
Jill Shalvis - Tangling with Ty
Dr. Nicole Mann, a child prodigy who graduated
high school at the age of thirteen, has no room in her mind or her schedule for
romance. But when the architect renovating her apartment turns out to have a
charming Irish accent, all bets are off—and Ty Patrick O'Grady plans to use
every trick in his book to stay in her life for good.
Maureen Child - Whatever Reilly Wants
Connor Reilly only has a few weeks to go in his
"no sex for ninety days" bet with his brothers—and he figures no
woman is safer to be around than his best friend, Emma Jacobsen. Until Emma
shows up at a bar in a short skirt and high heels, and suddenly seems anything
but safe!
Harry
Smith is a lone wolf, and he likes it that way. When he's targeted to be
co-alpha of the local pack, there is only one thing he can do to maintain his
freedom: flee. But it'll take a miracle to stay a step ahead of shifters in
their own territory.
June Travis has been in love with Harry for years, but he
doesn't know her real identity. He sees her as the sweet owner of the local
tearoom—the facade June presents to humans and werewolves to keep them from
finding out she's a witch. She may not be able to offer Harry a miracle, but
she can help him escape.
Harry is drawn to this new side of June, and not just
because he's grateful for her help. With her magic temporarily hiding Harry
from his pursuers, the witch and the wolf explore their mutual attraction. But
there are consequences for witches who bed down with wolves...
Royal Street (Sentinels of New Orleans #1) by Suzanne Johnson
As the junior wizard
sentinel for New Orleans, Drusilla Jaco’s job involves a lot more potion-mixing
and pixie-retrieval than sniffing out supernatural bad guys like rogue vampires
and lethal were-creatures. DJ's boss and mentor, Gerald St. Simon, is the
wizard tasked with protecting the city from anyone or anything that might slip
over from the preternatural beyond.
Then
Hurricane Katrina hammers New Orleans’ fragile levees, unleashing more than
just dangerous flood waters.
While winds howled and Lake Pontchartrain surged, the borders between
the modern city and the Otherworld crumbled. Now, the undead and the restless
are roaming the Big Easy, and a serial killer with ties to voodoo is murdering
the soldiers sent to help the city recover.
To
make it worse, Gerry has gone missing, the wizards’ Elders have assigned a
grenade-toting assassin as DJ’s new partner, and undead pirate Jean Lafitte
wants to make her walk his plank. The search for Gerry and for the serial
killer turns personal when DJ learns the hard way that loyalty requires
sacrifice, allies come from the unlikeliest places, and duty mixed with love
creates one bitter gumbo.
Adelle
placed her cup down on the table—hard. “First
off, we never babied you. Not killing you while you slept is not babying you,
Ulrich. No matter what your father may have told you. We, as a Pack, decided to
raise you. Properly. And, as a humble She-wolf, I’m happy to say that we did a
wonderful job.”
Exactly
thirty seconds later, Aidan bared his teeth, his expression so violent, even
Elise shivered. “Mercy is now off the
table. Anyone involved in abducting my daughter is going to die. Slowly. Is
that clear?”
