Literature & Fiction
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Critical Hits: Writers on Gaming and the Alternate Worlds We Inhabit
‘A loot drop of brilliance’ Naomi Alderman, author of The Power
Whether you’re an avid gamer, a Twitch subscriber, or just an incidental Subway Surfer, video games have changed the way you interact with the world, and have been part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits is a celebration of play and playfulness, and the lasting impact of videogames.
Composed of sharp, impassioned, and inquisitive essays, this collection begins with an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado and presents video games through the eyes of eighteen writer-gamers as they straddle real and artificial worlds. In games, they find solace from illness and grief, test ideas about language, bodies, race, and technology, and see their experiences and identities reflected in-or complicated by-the interactive virtual realities they inhabit.
From a deep dive into “portal fantasy” games by Charlie Jane Anders and a comic by MariNaomi about her time as a video game producer, to the overlaps in gaming and poetry by Stephen Sexton, Critical Hits illuminates fragments of an industry that is wildly popular, grossly misunderstood, and absolutely spellbinding.
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Cruel Hate: A Dark College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5)
Knocked up by the QB.
Harassed by punt bunnies.
Falling for the enemy isn’t an option here.I threw caution to the wind and my v-card at the one man I can’t stand. What did that get me? Pregnant.
Now, we’re both screwed. Mr. Superstar wants the punt bunnies off his back. I want my parents off mine. To do that, he proposes a fake relationship. But I know the truth… Spending time with him can only lead to trouble.
After all, neither of us has an answer to the biggest problem of all.
How fake can it stay when he’s the father of the child I’m carrying?
** Cruel Start sets the stage for the duet and should be read before Cruel Hate.
Cruel Hate is an enemies-to-lovers, fake relationship, new adult, sports and bully romance with pregnancy and plenty of angst. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing. This duet follows the prequel, Cruel Start. It is not a standalone and does end in a cliffhanger that continues with a ton of heat and a HEA in Cruel Love.
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Cruel Intentions: A Dark College Bully Romance (Blackmore University Book 1)
Dark romance author Cora Kent brings you a forbidden romance between a college bully and the innocent daughter of the woman that married his father.
Her mother is a homewrecker; I have no doubt that she is, too.
She bats her eyelashes and pretends she’s innocent, but I know the truth.
The blood in her veins is made of mud, and I will purify it.Kaye Pennington is the daughter of the woman that ruined my life, now I will ruin hers.
It’s not fair; nothing in life ever is.
When her innocence has been plucked like a flower…
When she’s been made to pay for her sins…
When she stands before me a broken reed…
Her mother’s debt will be repaid.Until then… she’s mine.
And I do whatever I want with my property.Note: Cruel Intentions is Xavier and Kaye’s story. This novel features dark themes, steamy scenes, and mature content. Please read the first chapter for a full list of TWs.
Each book in the Blackmore University series can be read as a standalone novel.
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Cruel Love: A Dark College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6)
I fell for the enemy.
He broke me, and then put me together again.
Our future? It’s worth fighting for.
Or it was before the accident.The accident stole Phoenix from me. Now, he’s nice… kind even. But the memory of me—of our baby—is gone. Despite everything, I’m left fighting for our child and the man I’ve come to love.
How much will I have to sacrifice to bring him back? What happens when secrets buried deep in the past burst into the present? Do we have a chance? Or is it inevitable that history repeats itself and we’re forced to go our separate ways?
Cruel Love is an enemies-to-lovers, fake relationship, new adult, sports, bully romance with pregnancy, plenty of angst, heat, and a HEA. This is the conclusion of Cruel Hate, and Aspen and Phoenix’s duet. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.
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Cruel Start: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite)
New in town? Check.
Risk taker? Double check.
Party at the cove with a hot guy? Triple check.It’s my last summer before college, and my life is on the rails. Work, family drama, and a life that’s almost too much.
When I get the chance to escape… The thrill of cliff diving at the cove is perfect. Just like the hottest man I’ve ever run into. Literally. When the fire between us ignites into a night of passion, it’s best to leave it in the past where it belongs.
The moment the plus sign shows up on the stick, all my risk-taking days are over. And the father? He’s the biggest risk I could imagine. Especially when he finds out he’s about to be a daddy.
Cruel Start is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult bully romance with pregnancy and plenty of angst, and the prequel to Aspen and Phoenix’s duet Cruel Hate and Cruel Love.
This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing. It is not a standalone and does end in a cliffhanger that continues with Cruel Hate.
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Daddies’ Captive (MC Daddies Book 11)
Effie Stevenson is having a rough time . . .
She’s broke. Between jobs. And the sole provider for her sixteen-year-old nephew.
The only job she can find would involve taking her clothes off. And she’s just desperate enough to go for it.
Really, what’s the worst that could happen?
Hmm. Plenty, apparently.
She ends up capturing the attention of Thomas Grady. And she’s not sure that’s a good thing.
He’s enigmatic. Gorgeous. Bossy.
Oh, and did she mention he comes as a package deal?
Because where there’s Grady, there’s Damon Steele.
Grouchy. Stern. Protective.
There’s no way she can handle two dominant, commanding, overprotective Daddy Doms.
Not happening.
But then Effie’s world turns to crap, and she comes to realize the two men who make her insides spin might be the only ones capable of keeping her alive . . .Contains two bossy Daddy Doms and one sunshine Little. Has some mm. Please always check the triggers first.
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Daddy Forbidden Erotica Sex Short Stories: Explicit Hard Dirty Taboo XXX, Shared, Swingers: Cuckold, Hot sexy house wife, Erotic Women adult Intense and Hardcore Collection !
Introducing Forced By Her – 50 steamy and erotic tales of Female Domination.These sexually charged, erotically pumped, and downright filthy stories take readers on a tantalizing exploration of female-led sexual devotion.]
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Daddy’s Boss: Shared by Stepdad and his Boss Illustrated Erotica
“You’re a good girl but I don’t think waitressing is for you. Maybe you can do a different kind of service.”
This is an illustrated novella. It includes beautiful images inside. Enjoy!I just graduated high school and I wanted to make some extra money. Little did I know, my stepdad and his boss had just the right position for me.
Step into a world of original and steamy stepdad, erotic taboo, age gap, and forbidden romance. This story is for the ones who aren’t looking for a wham-bam-thankyou-mam type of experience.
It is perfect for those who enjoy the tension that’s constantly building up toward a mind-blowing, explosive, and explicit climax.
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Daddy’s Brother: Shared by My Stepdad and Step Uncle Taboo MFM Romance
“Come princess, sit between me and your uncle. How’s school? How’s your love life? How can a beautiful girl like you be single?”I thought my stepdad was all I needed to fill every void in my life. But then, my step-uncle arrived—proving that two big and strong men were better than one.
Step into my world and experience a steamy and forbidden romance that will leave you breathless.
Note: This is a graphic novella, it includes beautiful images inside. It contains age gap, step, forbidden, shared, taboo, and virgin romance tropes. All characters are within the legal age of consent, are not related by blood, and all scenes and events are legal.
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Daddy’s Caress: Illustrated Taboo Romance with Masseur Stepdad
“What do you mean? I can’t touch you right there, Princess.”
This is an illustrated novella. It includes beautiful images inside. Enjoy!I couldn’t take it anymore. I need to know how his clients felt whenever he caressed them with his strong hands.
Step into a world of original and steamy stepdad, erotic taboo, age gap, and forbidden romance. This story is for the ones who aren’t looking for a wham-bam-thankyou-mam type of experience.
It is perfect for those who enjoy the tension that’s constantly building up toward a mind-blowing, explosive, and explicit climax.
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Daddy’s Lap V1: Taboo Erotic Forbidden Age-gap Stepdad Romance Bundle (Steamy Explicit Stepdad and Stepdaughter Taboo Erotica Bundles Book 2)
“Six hot Straight Daddies with their Girthy, Strong, and Comforting laps.”
This is an illustrated novella bundle, it includes beautiful images inside. Enjoy!This collection includes:
Story 1 – Daddy’s Lap
“Come, princess, sit on my lap and tell me all about your day.”
Story 2 – Eating on Daddy’s Lap
“Come, princess, if sitting on my lap while you eat makes you feel better, you can do it anytime.”
Story 3 – Game Night on Daddy’s Lap
“No, you’re doing it wrong. Come sit on my lap, I’ll teach you how to play this game.”
Story 4 – Driving on Daddy’s Lap
“It’s time to try the main road, sweetheart. Sit on my lap, you’ll learn to drive faster.”
Story 5 – Bouncing on Daddy’s Lap
“You have to bounce harder, sweetheart.”
Story 6 – Sleeping on Daddy’s Lap
“Can’t sleep again? Come rest on my lap.”Note: This collection contains age gap, step, forbidden, taboo, and virgin romance tropes. All characters are within the legal age of consent, are not related by blood, and all scenes and events are legal.
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Daddy’s Little Christmas List
Edwin thinks his Secret Santa delivery is a mistake…turned out it’s his daddy.
When I stepped into the elevator after the longest meeting of my life, I expected to go home, take a shower, and climb into bed. Instead, I found a folded- up piece of paper that changed my life. The law office above me was doing a Secret Santa and the name on my paper was my crush. Not just any crush, either, the daddy I met at Collared the night I went to orientation.
Fine. “Met” might be an exaggeration. More like I overheard his friend greeting him and watched him all night. That’s sort of the same thing, right?
Now was my chance to overcome my shyness and have a little Christmas fun.
Daddy’s Little Christmas List is a sweet with heat Secret Santa Daddy MM romance set in the world of Collared Ever After. It features a little who is ready to spoil his daddy, an attorney who tossed his Secret Santa signup only to find himself on the receiving end of the most adorable gifts, holiday cheer, cookies galore, more glitter than any vacuum can handle, Marion’s twist on a holiday shindig, all the magic of Christmas, and a happily ever after. If you enjoy your romance filled with true love, a sweet and caring daddy, and an adorable boy who’s ready to let his daddy know exactly what he needs, download Daddy’s Little Christmas List today.
***This holiday season is full of secrets. Secret Daddies that is. Follow three of your favorite MM authors as they bring you tales of kisses, cuddles, and holiday cheer. Each Secret Santa Daddy book is a standalone and can be read in any order.***
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Damage: A jaw-dropping legal thriller to take your breath away
From New York Times bestseller John Lescroart comes an explosive look at the seductive power of revenge and the terrible costs of justice. Perfect for fans of Faye Kellerman and John Grisham.
‘Damage will leave you gasping’ – Suspense Magazine
The Curtlees are the most powerful family in San Francisco, unscrupulous billionaires who’ve lined every important pocket in the Bay Area. So when Ro Curtlee was convicted of rape and murder a decade ago, the fallout for those who helped to bring him to justice was swift and uncompromising. The jury foreman was fired from his job. The lead prosecutor’s dreams of becoming DA were dashed. And head homicide detective Abe Glitsky was reassigned to the police department’s payroll office. And then Ro Curtlee’s lawyers won him a retrial, and he was released from jail. Within twenty-four hours, a fire kills the original trial’s star witness, and then a second fire claims another participant in the case, Abe is convinced: Ro is out for revenge. But with no hard evidence can Abe stop the violence before he finds himself in its crosshairs? How much more can he sacrifice to put Ro back behind bars and just how far across the line is he prepared to go in pursuit of justice?
What readers are saying about Damage:
‘A great plot, great characters and a lot of late nights reading just one more page’
‘A righteous and very cleverly constructed thriller’
‘This story built up a lot of emotion within me: empathy for the victims and hate for the perpetrators. The wish for justice was intensely felt’
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Dance For You
Dionne Sanders is the epitome of a go getter! From a very young age she has known exactly what she wants. With a deduction and a stellar hustle game, she intends to have her hearts desires no matter what life throws at her. Love has always been a luxury that she can’t afford, if she plans on giving her dreams life, but a chance encounter with the hood finest moves the possibility of love up a few notches on her to-do list.Javario Brooks is a man of action. Words mean absolutely nothing in his world. He lives by the motto talk less and do more. There isn’t room in his life for anyone who doesn’t share the same sentiment so he keeps his heart close in order to cut out distractions. His ironclad rules always work until an impromptu celebration puts him in the room with the only woman who has the power hold his attention, so naturally he has to indulge.
When the universe shifts you have no choice but to adjust your game plan or life will pass you by and when your heart is on the line, there won’t always be a “next time”.
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Dance To The Music Of Time Volume 3
Volume 3 contains novels seven to nine of the Dance To The Music Of Time sequence.
Anthony Powell’s brilliant twelve-novel sequence chronicles the lives of over three hundred characters, and is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England. It is unrivalled for its scope, its humour and the enormous pleasure it has given to generations.
In this volume, containing books seven to nine of the sequence, Powell follows Nicholas Jenkins and a host of familar and newer characters through the strains, absurdities and preoccupations of England at war.
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Dance To The Music Of Time Volume 4
Volume 4 contains novels ten to twelve of the Dance To The Music Of Time sequence.
Anthony Powell’s brilliant twelve novel sequence chronicles the lives of over three hundred characters, and is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England. It is unrivalled for its scope, its humour and the enormous pleasure it has given to generations.
Volume 4 contains the last three novels in the sequence: Books do Furnish a Room; Temporary Kings; Hearing Secret Harmonies
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Dance With Me: Brilliant psychological suspense from the author of Apple Tree Yard
A man dies a week after re-writing his will. In it, he has left everything he owns to a woman he has known for only three weeks. As Bet investigates Peter’s past, she discovers that her ex-lover was not all that he seemed…In a crumbling office block, another woman has a different sort of ghost to confront. Iris runs her own business but strange things keep happening. Her phone rings and there’s no one there. Somebody taps at her door. In the basement, something unpleasant is lurking…
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Dance with the Enemy (The Enemy Trilogy)
“OMG . . . talk about keeping me on the edge of my seat! . . . This is one hell of an action-packed ride!’ —Baker’s Not So Secret Blog, five starsThe action-packed first novel in the highly acclaimed and bestselling series of espionage thrillers featuring Carl Logan.
Carl Logan was the perfect agent. A loner. No real friends or family. Trained to deal with any situation with cold efficiency, devoid of emotion. But Logan isn’t the man he used to be—or the asset he once was. Five months ago, his life changed forever when he was captured, tortured, and left for dead by Youssef Selim, one of the world’s most violent terrorists.
When Selim mysteriously reappears in Paris, linked to the kidnapping of America’s attorney general, Logan smells his chance for revenge. Pursuing his man relentlessly, oblivious to the growing trail of destruction he leaves in his wake, Logan delves deeper and deeper into the web of lies and deceit surrounding the kidnapping. Is he about to learn just what it means to dance with the enemy?
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Dances: A Novel
A ballerina at the height of her powers becomes consumed with finding her missing brother in this “striking debut” (Oprah Daily).“A compelling novel about the spiritual and bodily costs of the dogged pursuit of art.”—Raven Leilani, author of Luster
At twenty-two years old, Cece Cordell reaches the pinnacle of her career as a ballet dancer when she’s promoted to principal at the New York City Ballet. She’s instantly catapulted into celebrity, heralded for her “inspirational” role as the first Black ballerina in the famed company’s history. Even as she celebrates the achievement of a lifelong dream, Cece remains haunted by the feeling that she doesn’t belong. As she waits for some feeling of rightness that doesn’t arrive, she begins to unravel the loose threads of her past—an absent father, a pragmatic mother who dismisses Cece’s ambitions, and a missing older brother who stoked her childhood love of ballet but disappeared to deal with his own demons.
Soon after her promotion, Cece is faced with a choice that has the potential to derail her career and shatter the life she’s cultivated for herself, sending her on a pilgrimage to both find her brother and reclaim the parts of herself lost in the grinding machinery of the traditional ballet world.
Written with spellbinding beauty and ballet’s precise structure, Dances centers around women, art, and power, and how we come to define freedom for ourselves.
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Dasher: An mm mpreg holiday shifter romance (Mated at the North Pole)
Christmas isn’t the only thing coming this holiday season…
Dasher comes from a long line of reindeer used to pull Santa sleighs. It’s an honor to lead the team each Christmas Eve, bringing joy around the world, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than teaching young shifters. But balancing both positions is exhausting, and he’s informed he must take a mandatory vacation.
When Dasher’s friend finds him an all-inclusive resort for a great price, he signs up. What could be better than sitting on the beach, drinking margaritas, and getting some sun? On the day he’s scheduled to leave, he looks at his reservation more carefully and discovers a mix-up. He’s not going to the sun-filled beach, he’s off to the mountains. Oh well, a vacation is a vacation.
Omega Byron is working at his uncle’s dilapidated mountainside resort for yet another Christmas. After the start-up he was working for went belly up, he has no choice. And besides, his uncle could use the help. Business isn’t what it used to be, and the resort is barely making ends meet.
When a hottie checks in, Byron plans to keep it professional. That is, until a hiking accident changes everything.
Dasher is the first book in the multi-author M/M Mpreg Christmas romance series Mated at the North Pole, featuring Santa’s reindeer who find their mates while on a mandatory vacation. Dasher features an alpha reindeer balancing too much on his plate, a human who has no idea shifters exist, old fashioned mountainside resort fun, Christmas magic, s’mores a plenty, a Christmas tree three sizes too big, an adorable kitten, the best Christmas present ever—true love, fated mates, an adorable baby, and guaranteed happy ever afters. If you like your shifters hawt, your omegas strong, and your mpreg with heart, download your copy today!
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Deadly Game: The stunning thriller from the screen legend Michael Caine
‘Hugely entertaining… has all the charm of many of Caine’s screen roles – think The Ipcress File and The Italian Job… The action does not flag for a moment…. Told with Caine’s trademark ironic humour, it’s an old-fashioned delight’ DAILY MAIL
*** An explosive international thriller from the Hollywood legend and British icon Sir Michael Caine***
‘Excellent, with an old-school hero and a plot rich in twists and turns . . . Caine’s debut is the thriller you hoped he’d write’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
DCI Harry Taylor has no respect for red tape or political reputations – but he’s great at catching criminals.
And all his unorthodox skills will be needed as an extraordinary situation unfolds on his doorstep: a metal box of radioactive material is found at a dump in Stepney, East London, but before the police can arrive it is stolen in a violent raid.
With security agencies across the world on red alert, it’s Harry and his unconventional team from the Met who must hit the streets in search of a lead. They soon have two wildly different suspects, aristocratic art dealer Julian Smythe in London and oligarch Vladimir Voldrev in Barbados. But the pressure is on. How much time does Harry have, and how many more players will join the action, before the missing uranium is lighting up the sky?
Deadly Game is a compelling, fast-paced novel of international intrigue and twisting suspense from a legendary actor and British icon.
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Deal with a Djinn (Holidate Series Book 5)
Deal with a Djinn is part of the holidate series but can be read as a standalone. In this paranormal twist of Cupid’s Contract, our fave five find themselves in Elloree Falls fighting for their freedom of a Djinn who has taken everything from them.Every fae in existence came from the true fae. A kind and benevolent creature. A light fae.
When they first began to evolve, the Djinn were created. Manipulative and power hungry. A dark fae.
Seeking ultimate power, the Djinn turned the townspeople against the light fae and unalived them all.
That was hundreds of years ago.My name is Everlee and I’m a Squib. A fae born without superpowers. A nobody. Someone seen as barely more tolerable than a human.
In my case it’s almost worse because Helsgard, the high court over the fae, thought I was going to be super powerful… the firstborn of an interspecies coupling. I wasn’t the first, but I’m rare. For the most part, fae species don’t mingle. Too much history and wars for most to see past.
Blood never forgets.
But historically, when there’s an interspecies union, their offspring, especially the firstborn, is more powerful than others of the species they become. My mom is a succubus and my dad is a werewolf. I could have become one of those, or something else entirely. Or, even more rare, a true fae. Each fae holds a recessive gene for the true fae, the sprite little fairies that once existed long ago.
Year after year, we waited, and my powers never presented themselves. I gave up hope long before my parents and the council did. I didn’t feel anything inside of me.
That was before the night of the full super blood moon on Halloween.
When a troll tries to force my hand, I defend myself. Rather, the fae inside of me, who’s been hiding does. A large light ball forms and illuminates the darkness, shining a light right on me.
One, we aren’t supposed to use magic in the club.
Two, only a true fae can make a light ball that bright.
Three, it was a Djinn’s club.Hiding is my only option, until I can figure out who I am and who wants to unalive me. The Djinn is powerful and dark, and she will use anything and anyone to come after me like she did with the true fae hundreds of years ago.
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Deal with the Billionaire: The Maid and the Billionaire (The Billionaires of New York Book 3)
An very special offer. The world is his oyster, but all he wants is she on her knees in front of him.When Dana Swanson isn’t floating through her dreams, the shy chambermaid stumbles from one problem to the next, because she magically attracts chaos.
With Connor Lancester, of all people, the imperious billionaire and heir to the Lancester dynasty, she lands a direct hit that could destroy her future…
But instead, the outrageously handsome Connor makes her an offer Dana can’t refuse.
A game of rules and consequences begins …“I want to push you to your limits … And beyond,” Connor murmured.
Dana’s body trembled. With tension. With arousal. With fear.
“You’re going to hate me for this and love me at the same time. You’ll beg me to tear down your boundaries.”
If Dana went down this path, Connor would be fire in her hell and salvation in her heaven.
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Deals with the Devil (The Devil’s Due Series Book 1)
#1 Amazon bestseller!The hellgate is opening and magic is coming back. We’re not ready.
I don’t want to be a witch. Magic means trouble, every time. I just want to be a regular, mundane professor.
But then that freaky cat shows up, and now magic is bursting out all over campus. Roses are on a murderous rampage, the library is throwing books at me, and the students are having orgies under the willow tree (well, that might not be due to magic).
I need to close the hellgate that’s spewing wild magic all over the university before it triggers the magical apocalypse. And I need to do it fast, because Satan might be coming to campus, which…wouldn’t be great.
But I’m a little distracted – okay, a lot distracted – by the new English professor, the one who watches me like he knows something about me. Something I don’t know.
See what I mean? Magic means trouble.
If you like Debbie Cassidy and KF Breene, then you’ll love this slow-burn paranormal fantasy with smart characters, a little bit of steam, and a lot of chaos. College will never be the same again.
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Death Foretold: Words can kill… (Catrin Surovell Tudor Mysteries Book 2)
A gripping murder mystery at the Elizabethan Court! For fans of S J Parris, Andrew Taylor, S W Perry and Andrew Swanston.Are courtly predictions leading to murder…?
1561
Queen Elizabeth is under pressure from all her advisors to marry, but no one can agree on a potential husband.
The conflict is slowly eroding Elizabeth’s power and authority among the nobility, especially when a prophecy starts to spread that seems to predict the deaths of senior members of the queen’s court.
Tension grows when one of the queen’s maids of honour, Mathilda, is killed and placed on a false altar of hawthorn branches.
Her death follows the first lines of the prophecy, making people fearful about who could be next.
Amid rising hysteria, the queen orders her trusted lady-in-waiting Catrin Surovell to investigate.
Catrin soon learns that there is more to this mysterious death than anyone thought.
Strange symbols and eerie events put her on the trail of the murderer.
What do the symbols mean? Is someone using the guise of magic to destabilise the queen’s reign?
Catrin has to figure it out and stop the murderer before he strikes again…
DEATH FORETOLD is the second book in the Catrin Surovell Tudor Mystery Series. It is an exciting historical thriller set at the court of Elizabeth I.
THE CATRIN SUROVELL TUDOR MYSTERY SERIES:
BOOK ONE: Shades of Death
BOOK TWO: Death ForetoldRead more
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Deception: The Sunday Times Bestseller 2022
THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?
‘Full of suspense and intriguing characters’ MY WEEKLY
‘A gritty, gripping drama’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY
_______No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .
After her mother’s funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he’s her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally’s life.
Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.
But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally’s traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?
_______‘Brilliantly builds intrigue’ WOMAN & HOME
‘A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother’s life of deception, lies – and love’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY
‘Written with Pearse’s typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance’ CULTUREFLY
Praise for Lesley Pearse
‘Storytelling at its very best’ Daily Mail
‘Gripping and suspenseful’ Daily Express
‘A twisting and intense read’ Woman’s Own
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Defending the Player: An Enemies-to-Lovers College Sports Romance (Pierson U Book 3)
IMOGEN KNIGHT
There are few people who infuriate me more than pretty boy basketball player Luke Bantempelli.
He’s all too aware there isn’t a girl on campus he can’t charm out of her skirt with nothing but a smile.
So when one accidental kiss in a Haunted House has us hooking up in secret, I know I’m losing my damn mind.
Catching feelings will only lead to heartbreak and I refuse to fall for the guy I’ve sworn to loathe for the rest of my life.LUKE BANTEMPELLI
It’s no secret as a Pierson ball player, you can get just about any girl you want on any given day.
It’s a shame the girl I want most can’t stand to be in the same room as me without us sniping at each other.
Imogen Knight might be a mouthy pain in my ass most of the time, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to get to know that mouth intimately.
And the fact she loathes me only makes these little hating games we play all the more the interesting. But only one player can come out on top.Read more
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Defiance of the Fall 11
Ultom stirs and the Era turns.The sector is gearing up for war, unknowing the enemy has already reached their doorstep. The Void Star will become a springboard for their invasion unless Zac can stop them.
Meanwhile, a mysterious inheritance is rising from the depths of history, one connected to Zac’s origin. Ancient plans are coming to fruition as the Multiverse’s elites flock to Zecia. Zac has finally reunited with his old companion, but will it be enough to survive the gathering storm?
Book 11 of the hit Defiance of the Fall LitRPG series. Grab your copy today!
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Delicious Daddies V1: Steamy Age-gap Stepdad Taboo Romance Novella Bundle (Steamy Explicit Stepdad and Stepdaughter Taboo Erotica Bundles)
“Delicious straight daddies, all strong, beefy, and ready to take control.”
Note: These are graphic novellas, they include beautiful images inside. Enjoy!Dive into a world of original true hot stepdad, erotic taboo, age gap, and forbidden romance novellas. All of these stories are for the ones who aren’t looking for a wham-bam-thankyou-mam type of experience.
These books are perfect for those who enjoy the tension that’s constantly building up toward a mindblowing, explosive, and explicit climax.
This collection includes:
- Daddy’ Rules
- Daddy’s Training
- Daddy’s Touch
- Daddy’s Lap
- Daddy’s Arms
- Daddy’s Thighs
- Daddy’s Money
- Daddy’s Bulge
- Daddy’s Balls and
- Daddy’s Brother
All of these books are part of my bestsellers and are 100% original, unique, and longer than your average smut.
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DeLucas After Dark: Savage Bloodline Holiday Novellas
Darkness lurks behind their gazes.
There’s something sinister about their smiles.
Their name incites fear in their enemies.
Their touch arouses passion in the women they love.
They are the DeLucas. And even during the holidays, there’s one word that describes them best.
SAVAGE.
Tis’ the season for a savage. The men of the DeLuca family come bearing gifts this holiday season. Download this limited edition anthology today before it’s gone forever. First, you must ask yourself one question: Are you ready to spend your holiday cuddled up with a DeLuca savage?
Featuring…
* A DeLuca Christmas: Nicolo DeLuca by L. Loren.
* Surviving Christmas: Valentino DeLuca by Melverna McFarlane.
* A Christmas Reckoning: Marco DeLuca by Cassie Verano.
* Holidays With The DeLucas: Giuseppe DeLuca/Michele DeLuca by Imani Jay.
* Almost Never: Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal.
* An Unforgettable Christmas: Vito DeLuca by Shani Greene-Dowdell.
* My Savage Valentine: Enzo DeLuca by M’Renee Allen.
You fell in love with these savages when you read the Savage Bloodline Mafia Romance series. Now it’s time to fall in love with them all over again when you read this collection of holiday novellas.
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Destined for the Brooding Baron: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
In a world where societal expectations and loveless betrothals cast their heavy shadows, Miss Cassandra Clayton dares to defy the odds. She flees the gilded cage of her family’s estate and adopts a false identity as a governess. Seeking refuge in the unknown, she ventures into the enigmatic realm of the King’s Manor… That is where she becomes the nurturing figure of the Baron’s two troubled children and where her true journey of self-discovery begins.
Little did she know that the brooding Baron would forever alter the course of her destiny…
Lord Edward Lincoln is a tormented baron, marked by the haunting scars of a devastating tragedy that has imprisoned his heart for six long years. When he reluctantly hires Cassandra to tend to his unruly offspring, he has little faith in her ability to bring light into their shadowed lives. Yet, her compassionate nature and genuine love soon begin to melt the ice around Edward’s guarded heart. However, the painful memories of the past loom large, threatening to shatter his newfound happiness.
Can he accept a love that will ignite a flame of hope in the darkest depths of his soul?
Their feelings, born of mutual understanding and shared experiences, grow unbidden, unspoken, and yet undeniably powerful. However, both Cassandra’s hidden identity and Edward’s festering pain remain a constant barrier to their blooming romance. Together, they must navigate the tempestuous seas of adversity, unravel hidden truths, and face a climactic revelation that threatens to shatter all they hold dear. Will their love triumph or will their pasts forever shadow their future?
“Destined for the Brooding Baron” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Directing You (Maple Grove)
From USA Today bestselling author Katana Collins, a steamy standalone contemporary romance…Hazel Moon…
Talented actress.
Stunning burlesque dancer.
Man-eater.
…My student.When she pulled me on stage during her burlesque routine at The Ruby Slipper, I had no way of knowing that the very next day she’d walk into my classroom.
After our one night together, I thought I’d never see her again. I was already causing quite a stir on my first day as the famous Broadway director turned professor… the last thing I needed was a scandal.
I wasn’t surprised by the raw desire I continued to feel for her. But I was surprised by the magnitude of her talent as an actress, singer, and dancer. When she auditioned for the lead in my new show, I had to admit… she was utterly perfect for the part.
She was my star.
My leading lady.
And completely off-limits.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
READING ORDER FOR MAPLE GROVE
All books are stand-alone romances with their own HEAs!
Meeting You (Prequel, Novella)
Capturing You (Book 1)
Healing You (Book 2)
Holiday Intercepted (Christmas Novella)
Sweet on You (Book 3)
Bewitching You (Halloween Novella)
Remembering You (Book 4)
Directing You (Book 5)Read more
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Discovering Damon (Behind the Camera Book 3)
I know most would probably describe me as a little uptight, unwilling to change, set in my ways…
But the truth is, I just like my life the way it is—simple and predictable. I have everything I need—good friends, family close by, and my automotive business that I’ve built from the ground up.
I’m proud of the life I’ve made in this quiet small town. Nothing needs to change.
At least, that’s what I believed up until the day Damon Deveraux, a lively and bold little whirlwind of a man in lip gloss and short shorts, saunters into my life and changes everything.
He captivates me with his bubbly charm and adorable clumsiness, and suddenly we’re fast friends, spending all our time together.
But I don’t know what’s happening to me. I’m just so confused.
Because I’ve never fixated on another man’s pouty lips before.
I’ve never obsessed over the curve of another man’s body.
I’ve never desired the feel of another man curled up against me.
And when I discover Damon’s camboy site and—accidentally on purpose—subscribe to his live show, all bets are off.
Because for the first time, I’m realizing that maybe the sweet, sassy boy next door is everything I never knew I needed.Read more
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Dishonour in Denmark (The Call of the Sea Book 10)
The Royal Navy is larger than it has ever been – nearly eight hundred ships and one hundred and twenty thousand men – and it is too small for the tasks demanded of it if the war is to be won.British hardwood forests have been destroyed, with the exception of the untouchable New Forest. It is impossible to build enough ships to make up for losses, let alone to expand. At least twenty of the ships at sea are unfit for service, may well sink in the next storm.
The sole answer is to find an ally with a large fleet, or to capture the ships required, which is easier said than done.
Denmark has a large ocean-going fleet, but is neutral and terrified of France. Nick Turnhouse is tasked to find a way of taking the Danish fleet, laid up in Copenhagen, intact and immediately usable.
There is a way – provided he and the government of the day are prepared to sacrifice honour and decency. Perfidious Albion may yet prevail.
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Distant Waters (The Call of the Sea Book 8)
The short-lived Peace of Amiens is over. Entered into in bad faith, the Peace has provided both sides with the chance to take a breath and restock their arsenals.Sir Nicholas Turnhouse, Bloody Nick, has recovered from his wound and is ready to go to sea again, supported by his lady. Only at sea will he be able to achieve the promotion in rank and honours that both believe to be his due. He is given Hawke, 44, again and sets out for the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea to tidy up the remnants of Napoleon’s Army of Egypt, if they should exist, and to make a general nuisance of himself around the Mauritius.
It is a long way from home, and the new happiness he has created for himself. It is back at sea, where he truly belongs. He sets sail, torn between domesticity and adventure, and wondering if he has taken the wiser choice.
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Doll Face: A Barbie Inspired Sapphic Rom-Com
Barbara Ann (Barbie) as her friends know her, is the CEO of her parents toy company Up, Up, Away toys. All Barbie wants to do is pop a bottle of champagne, create and sell the best toys in the world and maybe forget about the girl who broke her heart.
Kenzie might be one of the world’s top models right now but under the lipstick and dresses, all she can think about is her first love. She left Barbie years ago to pursue her career in modeling and has been lonely ever since. So when a week long shoot in NYC lands her back in town with Barbie, she can’t help but want to rekindle things. She has a week to convince her that they belong together.Can she get back her one true love or will she be thrown out like a used toy?
Sapphic Barbie with a ton of spice & rom-com moments.
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Dollie
Mikey is a shy and reclusive young man, forced to find his own way in the world after being demonized and disowned by his stepfather. He becomes self-supporting and lives a frugal, quiet life, content to split his days between work and home, generally avoiding outside contact. Although not truly happy, he is content with his minimal existence.Enter his enthusiastic and outgoing older stepsister, Melissa, dropping by during a college break. For her convenience, Mikey invites her to stay in his small one-bedroom granny flat. The two reminisce about a life long ago, when one of their favorite playtimes consisted of Melissa dressing her little stepbrother like a life-sized doll. It was these innocent childhood experiences that enraged her father, prompting him to eventually dismiss his stepson as someone who will never grow to be a real man, ousting and ostracizing Mikey.
But, it is through these reminiscences of those old, pleasant childhood experiences that spawned the immense closeness between the siblings, that Melissa suggests they dress Mikey up “for old time’s sake.” Unexpectedly, the normally shy and reclusive Mikey finds a sense of freedom and self-confidence beneath the dresses and makeup. A sexual bond grows between the step-siblings, their violation of this taboo bringing them even closer as they explore their feelings and breathtaking sex. Then, with encouragement from Melissa, Mikey steps out of his reclusive life, bravely heading out into the world under his alter-ego, Dollie.
“Dollie” is a sexually explicit novel highlighting Mikey’s numerous and episodic sexual experiences and adventures with both men and women, as both the bold and brash Dollie, and, in time, as himself.
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Don’t Forget to Write: A Novel
In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She’s Up to No Good.
When Marilyn Kleinman is caught making out with the rabbi’s son in front of the whole congregation, her parents ship her off to her great-aunt Ada for the summer. If anyone can save their daughter’s reputation, it’s Philadelphia’s strict premier matchmaker. Either that or Marilyn can kiss college goodbye.
To Marilyn’s surprise, Ada’s not the humorless septuagenarian her mother described. Not with that platinum-blonde hair, Hermès scarf, and Cadillac convertible. She’s sharp, straight-talking, takes her job very seriously, and abides by her own rules…mostly. As the summer unfolds, Ada and Marilyn head for the Jersey shore, where Marilyn helps Ada scope out eligible matches—for anyone but Marilyn, that is.
Because if there’s one thing Marilyn’s learned from Ada, it’s that she doesn’t have to settle. With the school year quickly approaching and her father threatening to disinherit her, Marilyn must make her choice for her future: return to the comfortable life she knows or embrace a risky, unknown path on her own.
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Dont F*CK With Narcissists : A novel by Erin Bell
Erica arrives in Belfast, not sure what to expect but excited to experience another culture as she is welcomed by her new flatmate, Gemma, with open arms.The duo take on the colourful city but have a string of bad luck when it comes to dating the locals until Erica meets the mysterious and charismatic Curtis Ward. He is perfect with his Hollywood-esque good looks and ability to make Erica feel like she is the only person in the room.
But that all changes when the handsome Irishman reveals parts of his personality tied to a sinister past. Who is Curtis Ward? And by the time Erica knows the answer, will it be too late?
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Douglas Adams’s Starship Titanic: From the minds Behind The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Monty Python
From the minds of Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) and Terry Jones (Monty Python) comes Starship Titanic, the hilarious novelization of the third-best adventure game of 1999.
Welcome on board the Starship Titanic.
The Ship that Cannot Possibly Go Wrong.At the centre of the galaxy, a vast, unknown civilization is preparing for an event of epic proportions: the launch of the greatest, most gorgeous, most technologically advanced spaceship ever built – the Starship Titanic.
An Earthling would see the ship as something really, really big, but rather less provincial onlookers would recognize it as the design of Leovinus, the galaxy’s most renowned architect. Before the launch Leovinus is having one last little look round and begins to find that things just aren’t right: poor workmanship, cybersystems out of control, robots walking into doors. How could this have happened?
The following morning, while the galaxy’s media looks on, the fabulous ship eases away from the construction dock, picks up speed, sways a little, wobbles a bit, veers wildly and, just before it can do untold damage to everything around it, appears to undergo SMEF (Spontaneous Massive Existence Failure). In just ten seconds, the whole stupendous enterprise is over. And our story has just begun . . .
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