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My name may be Romeo, but I'm far from romantic. My brother betrayed the family, forcing me into the role of underboss beneath the criminal mastermind that is our father. I've never been a merciless criminal, and my father tests my resolve by giving me a stolen woman, knowing the situation disturbs me. What he doesn't know is the disheveled beauty intrigues me.

Do it right, or don’t do it at all. London Chantelle’s mantra has brought her to the brink of success as a public relations consultant. Landing a contract with Whitestone International will push her career to the next level - if her ideas get past the firm’s legal “Gladiator”, Carson Drake. When he enters the boardroom, filling it with his commanding presence, her belly flips in a way that spells trouble.

Everyone knows Jonathan Brond as the playboy congressman. They don't know he's hiding a second life - one he only shares with select women. Christiana is tired of trying to stay afloat, at school, at home, and with her socialite best friend. She's desperate for something new, something different.

The world of dating has never been more complicated, from situationships to soft launches, red flags, beige flags and everything in between. Let’s face it, it’s a lot of fun, but it can also be confusing! I’ve recently re-entered my single girl era and want to take you along for the ride as I dive into the world of modern relationships and how to navigate them, sharing the awkward, the cute and the cringey moments that come with it. I’ve held nothing back, spilling my dating secrets, funny stories and top tips.

The public labels me a Mafia monster, a man without a soul, and one hated by many. They're not wrong, and I'm not sorry for it. When my father orders me to marry a longtime enemy's daughter to settle a score between our families, she did what any smart woman with a beating heart would do. She ran. So, I hunted her down. She tries to negotiate for her freedom, but despite being inexplicably drawn to the deviant woman, I refuse her pitiful bribes with pleasure. I'll promise her freedom to get the answers I need, but I'll burn this city to the ground before I let her go.

Gray Horse. The magnificent young Comanche warrior made strong by the medicine of the wolf, skilled at stealing horses and counting coup in the war raids of his people. Through his bravery and his wisdom, he would rally his beleaguered tribe against the tide of white settlers that swept over their land.

When I left the Army, I left behind pieces of myself. The things I did haunt me. So do the friends I lost. I thought I'd always be broken until I took a job protecting Winter Pyke. This curvy songbird touches parts of me that haven't seen the light in years. But a crazy fan has made her life a living hell. That's a feeling I'm all too familiar with. And I won't allow her to live the way I have for so long. I will save her . . . and then I'm making her mine.

A riveting paranormal romance, the Fluorescence series is engaging and unabashed - a coming-of-age urban fantasy unlike any other. The fire has been started and things have changed for the Fluorescent Ones. Brian is fighting to keep the seams of a once stable life from unraveling as a massive turn of events thrusts him into chaos. The Saviors had a terrible secret in store, and now he and the others must make decisions that will impact their future forever.

The final installment in the Fluorescence Tetralogy, Lost Souls tears to shreds everything you thought you knew about the Fluorescent Ones. David's been hiding something from the group, but it's nothing compared to what the ghoulish, grey Saviors have been keeping from them all. The disease is spreading and people are dying. With a new ally at their side, and David's life hanging in the balance, the group must put their lives on the line to find a cure.

Seven thousand years ago, major climatic change was ushering in a 3,500 year drought. For a small band of pioneers in what is now Wyoming and the Montana Mountains, it was a time of fire. As they struggled valiantly to keep their ancestors’ dreams alive in an unforgiving, drought-stricken land, a heroic young dreamer and a fearless woman warrior united to lead their people to a magnificent destiny.

Tallyn O’Malley’s dreams are coming true. Her husband is back from the war, their son is opening up to him, and they’ve just been invited to be participants on the hottest game show in the nation. But things are not what they seem. An attempted kidnapping goes wrong and Tallyn is hurled into a world she didn’t know existed. Pursued by a relentless and smart supernatural force that wants revenge, fight or flight is the only answer. And she is a fighter.

A baby girl named Stephen Gordon is born to well-to-do parents. She grows from a young tomboy into a thoughtful woman who feels 'different'. Stephen is understood by her father but alienated from her mother. Bucking against the conventions of society she turns down an offer of marriage and forms a passionate attachment to an American woman. Gradually, Stephen realises she will never fall in love with a man – but will she be an outcast? In pursuit of love and experience, Stephen takes herself to bohemian Paris, a far cry from the strict confines of British society.

After a messy and very public divorce, international rock star Elijah Vance is eager to get back to what he loves: playing live music. His band is embarking on a two-month summer tour of the US, but he isn't looking to get back to his old hard-partying ways. Those days are done. Instead, he plans to spend his downtime between sets reconnecting with his two sons.

Excited by a curious archaeological find, Dr. Alexandra Sinclair is called to the National Museum of Scotland to analyze 250-year-old artifacts. Inexplicably drawn to what seems to be a perfectly preserved tartan, she can’t help herself. It seems to magically call to her, stealing her professional discipline. Suddenly she is on a hillside in the Scottish Highlands; mystified not only as to where she ended up, but when. Lost and alone, Alex is thrown into a world that is hostile and dangerous, and the few amicable people she finds are embroiled in a violent rebellion.

As a plant geneticist, Paige has always been focused on her work, but when she and her dog run into former Navy SEAL Max, she recognizes the lonely, shattered man behind the rugged exterior. When Paige's work becomes the target of criminals and she's abducted, Max springs into action. Though still terribly wounded, this tough-as-nails SEAL goes on his last mission - stopping at nothing to save the woman he loves.

Isabella lost her husband years ago to his addictions. Abandoned in their silent home, rudderless, she lost herself, diminished to nothing. Now widowed, she’s returned a year after the funeral to finally dispose of that house. Alone. An epic mistake, with memories still echoing from the walls. When his brother Marcos appears, holding out his hand to help, calling her Ella in that commanding voice, her insides go warm, pliable, willing. Soaking up the strength and calm she’s been sorely lacking.

Convinced his demon general, Lord Nefarious, has successfully conquered America, Satan himself now decides it’s time for him to step out of the shadows and complete his master plan. But for it to succeed, he must find a willing partner.

I can't stand Clinton Alvarez. My life was meticulously organized, painstakingly structured, and impeccably sanitary...until he rolled into town with his bad manners, his short temper, and his cocky smirk. Now, he's opened up his grungy barbershop right next door to my pristine cupcake shop, bringing along his clientele of sketchy, leather-loving motorcycle guys with broken noses. He's infuriating. Having him around brings out the worst in me. All of a sudden, I'm acting on impulse.

Every child wants to be seen, known, and accepted for who they are. As parents, it’s our privilege to help our kids know they are valued and loved. Becoming an Intentional Family is a practical resource for creating a home where children feel that sense of security and belonging. This book explores these five areas: family, marriage, parenting, home, and outreach. It is a resource for parents to find new ways to give their children the gift of belonging, create meaningful memories, and build self-confidence.

The damsel is in distress, or so it seems to Conrad Browning. On his way across the wide, tall Utah territory to California, the Loner meets a beautiful Mormon girl on the run from a forced wedding - and the gun-toting faithful trying to hunt her down. But there are two sides to every story - and the ones you don't hear are the ones that can get you killed. The runaway bride has a little history of her own. Soon, the Loner touches off a storm of unholy gunfire, drawing blood from an outlaw and a death sentence from a patriarch.