Download or read book Monica written by Delaney Diamond and published by Garden Avenue Press. This book was released on 2022-08-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A second chance at love for a wealthy socialite and her bad boy ex. After having her heart broken nine years ago, Monica Connor has no interest in marriage. She’s busy living her best life and building a following as a social media influencer. When a wealthy businessman contracts her to promote the opening of his new lounge, she’s excited for her most lucrative deal yet. Then she learns she has to work with someone else on the project—Andre Campos, her first love—the owner’s future son-in-law. Andre is engaged to marry the daughter of the man who gave him a chance when no one else would, but seeing Monica causes old feelings to resurface and calls his plans into question. Being with Monica means losing everything he’s worked hard for years to attain. But he can’t stop thinking about her, and soon they surrender to the fiery passion that neither can deny.

Download or read book From the Ashes written by Nicole Ciacchella and published by Sweenix Rising Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweet reimagining of the Cinderella tale. A Rebel Leader Lucinda Morain is a servant in her own home, the object of her noble stepmother’s cruelty. But pretending to bow to her stepmother suits Lucinda’s purposes. As an operative for the Ashes, a rebel organization determined to overthrow the oppressive nobility, her lowly status provides her with the perfect cover. When she is chosen to lead the Ashes, Lucinda is overwhelmed and stunned. Can she handle the responsibility of making the life and death decisions? A Prince in Disguise Benicio dei Amaria, heir to the throne of Falloria, is desperate to escape the strictures of palace life. Trading places with his double, he adopts an assumed identity to seize one last taste of freedom before he’s forced to appease the nobles by choosing a bride. Then Lucinda saves his life, opening his eyes. Long uneasy with the hold the nobility has over his father, and drawn to Lucinda’s passion for her cause, Benicio can no longer ignore what the peasants have suffered at the nobles’ hands. Taking the biggest risk of his life, Benicio provides the Ashes with secret information in the hopes of gaining them as allies. But what will happen if they uncover his true identity? Lucinda knows he’s hiding something from her, but she’s hiding something from him too: she’s the Cinder, the nobles’ and king’s most wanted enemy. Can they learn to trust one another before it’s too late to save Falloria?

Download or read book Pig s Foot written by Carlos Acosta and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Korticos are from a well-endowed pygmy tribe in West Africa; the Mandingas are descended from a tribe of tall Ghanaians. Both families have been brought to Cuba as slaves. Oscar Kortico and Jose Mandinga, inseparable friends, marry a pair of sisters, and in the tiny hamlet of Pig's Foot (Pata de Puerco), five generations of these families will live out their colorful lives through the tumultuous sweep of Cuban history: from slavery through the war of independence, exploitation, dictatorship, and compromised freedom, to the present day when teenager Oscar Mandinga goes seeking the fabled village of his ancestors. Carlos Acosta's first novel is a swiftly plotted island folktale with warmth, humor, magic, and a light allegorical touch. It's a history grounded in sights and smells and human foibles. And it's an enchanting and unexpected debut from an author of many talents.

Download or read book WALL MEN Book One a Haunted House written by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff and published by Paper & Silver, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a suspenseful Dark Fantasy, Wall Men: Book One, a Haunted House. (Book Two, coming June 2022!) MONSTERS? VAMPIRES? GHOSTS AND DEMONS? MEN WHO GUARD THE WALL BETWEEN US AND THEM. I’m sitting at my grandma’s bedside, moments away from losing her, when she begins to rant about monsters and men trapped in her old mansion. I practically grew up there, so I know it’s the pain meds talking. There’s nothing inside that drafty house except rotting books, rusty pipes, and neglected antiques. “I’ve written down all the rules, Lake. You must follow them,” she tells me, gasping for air. “The Wall Men cannot get free. They are soulless and evil. They will try to seduce you. But you cannot listen. They must remain chained to the wall.” What the…? With her final breath, she makes me swear to read her journals. But above all, I must promise to never go inside her bedroom, the one that’s always kept locked. Madness! Weeks after her funeral, I’m forced to confront the neglected estate she’s left behind. I can’t afford the taxes, so it has to be cleaned and sold. That’s when I hear a deep velvety voice on the other side of her bedroom door, demanding to be let out. And dammit if I don’t want to break my promise and see who’s on the other side.

Download or read book BOX SET The Wall Men Trilogy written by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff and published by Paper & Silver, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-11 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a suspenseful Dark Fantasy, The Wall Men Trilogy. Book One, a Haunted House Book Two, a Vow Broken Book Three, a Vow Kept MONSTERS? VAMPIRES? GHOSTS AND DEMONS? MEN WHO GUARD THE WALL BETWEEN US AND THEM. I’m sitting at my grandma’s bedside, moments away from losing her, when she begins to rant about monsters and men trapped in her old mansion. I practically grew up there, so I know it’s the pain meds talking. There’s nothing inside that drafty house except rotting books, rusty pipes, and neglected antiques. “I’ve written down all the rules, Lake. You must follow them,” she tells me, gasping for air. “The Wall Men cannot get free. They are soulless and evil. They will try to seduce you. But you cannot listen. They must remain chained to the wall.” What the…? In her final breath, she makes me swear to read her journals. But above all, I must promise to never go inside her bedroom, the one that’s always kept locked. Madness! Weeks after her funeral, I’m forced to confront the neglected estate she’s left behind. I can’t afford the taxes, so it has to be cleaned and sold. That’s when I hear a deep velvety voice on the other side of her bedroom door, demanding to be let out. And dammit if I don’t want to break my promise and see who’s on the other side.

Download or read book Spell Bound written by Kelley Armstrong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong sets the stage for a battle of epic proportions in this novel in her critically lauded Women of the Otherworld series. Savannah Levine is all grown up. As a witch endowed with an array of spells, she is also a force to be reckoned with. As a paranormal investigator she is finally coming into her own. But her last case tore a family apart, and Savannah swore she'd give up her powers to fix the mess she helped create. Someone-or something-must have been listening. Powerless and on the run from witch-hunting assassins, Savannah stumbles upon a gathering storm that threatens the very existence of the Otherworld. The danger is real, and Savannah must somehow join forces with old friends like Elena, Clay, Paige, Lucas, Jaime, and Hope to face their world's greatest threat-and one that just might come from within.

Download or read book Lost Mission written by Athol Dickson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What haunting legacy waits deep beneath the barrios and wealthy enclaves of Southern California? An idyllic Spanish mission collapses atop the supernatural evidence of a shocking crime. Twelve generations later the ground is opened up, the forgotten ruins are disturbed, and rich and poor alike confront the onslaught of resurging hell on earth. Caught up in the catastrophe are . . . A humble shopkeeper compelled to leave her tiny village deep in Mexico to preach in America A minister wracked with guilt for loving the wrong woman An unimaginably wealthy man, blinded to the consequences of his grand plans A devoted father and husband driven to a horrible discovery that changes everything Will the evil that destroyed the Misión de Santa Dolores rise to overwhelm them, or will they beat back the terrible desires that left the mission’s good Franciscan founder standing in the midst of flames ignited by his enemies and friends alike more than two centuries ago? From the high Sierra Madres to the harsh Sonoran desert, from the privileged world of millionaire moguls to the impoverished immigrants who serve them, Athol Dickson once again weaves a gripping story of suspense that spans centuries and cultures to explore the abiding possibility of miracles.

Download or read book Harlequin Historical April 2017 Box Set 2 of 2 written by Lauri Robinson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Historical brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! This box set includes: THE COWBOY'S ORPHAN BRIDE by Lauri Robinson (Western) Orphans Bridgette Banks and Garth McCain are reunited after years of separation. Sparks fly…especially when the cowboy catches impulsive Bridgette telling everyone she's his bride! THE SPANIARD'S INNOCENT MAIDEN by Greta Gilbert (Aztec) Benicio Villafuerte buys Tula's freedom in return for her help discovering hidden treasure… As their dangerous days explode into sensuous nights, Tula embarks on her own quest—to capture the conquistador's heart! Available via Reader Service and online: CAPTIVE OF THE VIKING by Juliet Landon (Viking) Aric the Ruthless takes widow Lady Fearn prisoner for vengeance, planning to tempt her into his bed! Nothing like her cruel husband, Aric's seduction awakens her to new sensations…

Download or read book Killer In the Shadows written by Bianca Ponte and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Killer in the Shadows is the story of a young man wrongly accused of murder. It is a travesty of justice when and innocent man is sent to prison. He had to endure the horrors of life on Death Row, while the real killer got away with murder. It all started the summer of 1984, in Miami Dade County, in a business district, off 68th. Street in West Hialeah. The sound of gunfire disrupted the stillness of the night... When it was over, one man laid dead, another one, critically injured, and the third one, was arrested and charged with the crimes. It was the prelude of the ordeal to come for the accused young man. A web of lies, jealousy, hate and revenge was weaved around him, with the purpose of incriminate him and separate him from the woman he loved. He was tried, convicted and sentenced to die in Florida's electric chair, on the testimony of an unscrupulous eyewitness, who was lying, with the complicity of the prosecutor for personal gains... The other two witnesses to the crime couldn't testify on his behalf... The young man sat on Death Row many years, hoping and praying that the truth would prevail and he'd be exonerated. Throughout those desperate times, plagued by a horrendous nightmare, living waiting to die... he was sustained by the love of his family and friends. They stood by him, unconditionally, believing in his innocence among them the wife of the murdered man and a whistling ghost, who gave him hope in his worse moments of hopelessness. But most of all by the three courageous men, who never gave up on him: his lawyer, who kept halting the state from executing him... the detective, who kept looking for the killer in the shadows... and the priest, who kept praying for a miracle. Six year later, the young man became despondent. Every appeal was denied, the evidence that surfaced turned out to be a dead end and the only witness left was about to die... Under those circumstances, he decided to end it all there was nothing more they could do for him. He was ready to face his fate.... He was doing it for his family and friends he wanted to set them free from their suffering... Once he was gone, they could go on with their lives and he would only be a sad memory. A date was set for his execution... In the midst of all this, a woman from his past, came into the picture. She teamed up with the priest and his wife and together they were going to right the wrongs people do. Faith, courage and perseverance set the stage for a confrontation that had started three decades ago in another country... That event tore two families apart and changed their lives, drastically. Now, it was time for the final struggle: the war between the forces of good and evil... The outcome would determine if the young man lived or died... and it would reveal the truth behind a great deceit.

Download or read book Sicarionauts written by Anthony J Acosta and published by Kennedy Media Group. This book was released on 2020-08-08 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling journey with Benecio and his best friend Malote in "Sicarionauts", the first book in the series. Follow the misadventures of these unlikely heroes, two happy-go-lucky Sicarios working in the deep underworld of South Texas. Their world is turned upside down when they unwittingly hijack a rocket and find themselves in the clutches of the world's most evil terrorists. Who will come out on top in this high-stakes battle of good versus evil? Brimming with non-stop action and heart-stopping excitement, "Sicarionauts" will keep you on the edge of your seat, racing towards an explosive finale.

Download or read book Mercy for Hire Mission Pack 1 written by J.S. Morin and published by Magical Scrivener Press. This book was released on 2018-12-27 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The galaxy’s worst bounty hunter just might be its most relentless hero. Esper is a vigilante Samaritan with more moral fiber than business sense. Any bounty hunter worth the title knows three rules: Collect half the money up front. Never get emotionally attached. Don’t ask nosy questions. But with a heart of gold and her companion Kubu by her side, Esper sets out to make the galaxy a better place, preferably making enough money to pay for the fuel to get from one job to the next. But just because she’s not cut out to be ruthless doesn’t mean the galaxy is going to eat her alive. After all, Esper is also a wizard. Mission 1: Wayward Saint A runaway teen needs protection and Esper takes the job. But a simple rescue and recovery turns ugly when Esper finds herself in the middle of a custody battle with a vicious pirate who’s hired a bounty hunter of his own. Mission 2: Behind Blue Skies On the run from troubles of her own, Esper tries to lie low on a suspiciously Utopian colony planet. Unable to keep out of other people’s troubles, Esper gets a terrifying look into justice on a world where truth is a matter of who you know. Mission 3: House of the Orion Sun Esper’s mission to protect the galaxy’s most vulnerable takes a turn for the seedy when she tracks a trafficking victim. How long can she hold out when her morals are tested at every turn? Mission 4: Break the Chain Esper’s own dark past catches up with her when bounty-hunting wizards corner her. Esper has faced down the galaxy’s worst criminals. Now, she’s going to be forced to stand up to one of the galaxy’s most esteemed institutions—Convocation of Arcane Practitioners. Bonus Short Story: Least Dangerous Game Desperate times call for desperate measures. Esper is stranded on a remote colony world with no job, no terras, a starving megalodog, and a bored teen wizard. She can't afford to be picky about the jobs she takes. Black Ocean: Mercy for Hire follows the exploits of a pair of do-gooder bounty hunters who care more about saving the day than getting a payday. Mercy for Hire builds on the rich Black Ocean universe and introduces a colorful cast for new and returning readers alike. Fans of vigilante justice and heroes who exemplify the word will love this series. Grab your copy and support the cause of justice.

Download or read book Behind Blue Skies written by J.S. Morin and published by Magical Scrivener Press. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laying low isn’t supposed to work this way. Esper and Kubu take an outlaw vacation to a remote planet whose tiny colony seems idyllic. It’s far enough for the Convocation wizards dogging them to lose their trail. The plan is simple: stay out of trouble, let the heat die down, and slink back quietly to civilized space. But these two aren’t good at keeping out of trouble. Before long, they’re exposed to the rotten core beneath this purported Utopia. Bitter feuds lurk just below the surface. Feigned friendships mask deadly rivalries. Cliques control what passes for a government on the colony. And when a good man finds himself in the crosshairs of a conspiracy to run him off the planet… …well, you’ve probably guessed it by now. Esper steps in and takes a stand. Because what good is vigilante justice if it’s left to amateurs? Behind Blue Skies is the second mission of Black Ocean: Mercy for Hire. Set in the Black OceanUniverse, it continues the saga of the galaxy's sweetest bounty hunter and her loyal sidekick (who is NOT a dog!) and introduces a colorful cast for new and returning readers alike. Fans of vigilante justice and heroes who exemplify the word will love this series. Rescue your copy today!

Download or read book WALL MEN Book Two a Vow Broken written by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff and published by Paper & Silver, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a suspenseful Dark Fantasy, Wall Men: Book Two, a Vow Broken. MARRYING A GIANT IS ONLY THE FIRST OF HER MISTAKES… Here’s a terrifying fact: monsters live in a world only a step away from ours. And they love eating people. I’d know because I was taken prisoner by one, the Blood King. Vampires. Blech! Steer clear of those. Luckily for us, getting here isn’t so easy. They’d have to cross a bridge that’s protected by a wall built by my ancestors and guarded by the Wall Men. Unlucky is that the wall is under attack, and the king of the Wall Men wants my help. By marrying him. Did I mention he’s a fifty-foot-tall warlord? And that the marriage must be—gulp—consummated? To save both our worlds, I must say “I do” in a forever vow with a major string attached. Except my giant husband kept the biggest string hidden from me, and now it’s too late to escape.

Download or read book The Spaniard s Innocent Maiden written by Greta Gilbert and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A love to treasure . . . “A sweeping historical tale of 1500s culture clash . . . This is a fantastic adventure, comparable to any modern thriller.” —Fresh Fiction Benicio Villafuerte sailed to the New World to seek his fortune. But his treasure map is impossible to decipher. He needs a guide, and discovering an innocent native woman in trouble is the perfect opportunity. He’ll buy her freedom if she’ll help him on his hunt . . . Tula never imagined the adventure Benicio would take her on—for when their dangerous days explode into sensuous nights, she is brought to life. And soon she embarks on her own quest . . . to capture the conquistador’s heart! “Gilbert’s passion for ancient history imbues her tales with authenticity [and] immerses readers in a long-lost culture.” —RT Book Reviews

Download or read book Bound by Their Secret Passion written by Diane Gaston and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RITA Award–Winning Author: A widowed countess has a second chance at love—but first a scandalous accusation must be dealt with . . . Years ago, penniless Lorene Summerfield wed for duty, giving her siblings the chance to marry for love. But now the generous-hearted countess finds herself widowed . . . and the man she’s loved in silence for years is falsely accused of her husband’s murder! Although he closed his heart to love long ago, the Earl of Penford has always found Lorene irresistible. Their newly ignited passion may be scandalous, but now he’ll stop at nothing to clear his name and win Lorene’s hand . . .

Download or read book Don t Fall For It written by Ben Carlson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn financial and business lessons from some of the biggest frauds in history Why does financial fraud persist? History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market value. Bernie Madoff, the largest individual fraudster in history, built a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that ultimately resulted in his being sentenced to 150 years in prison. People from all walks of life have been scammed out of their money: French and British nobility looking to get rich quickly, farmers looking for a miracle cure for their health ailments, several professional athletes, and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. No one is immune from getting deceived when money is involved. Don’t Fall For It is a fascinating look into some of the biggest financial frauds and scams ever. This compelling book explores specific instances of financial fraud as well as some of the most successful charlatans and hucksters of all-time. Sharing lessons that apply to business, money management, and investing, author Ben Carlson answers questions such as: Why do even the most intelligent among us get taken advantage of in financial scams? What make fraudsters successful? Why is it often harder to stay rich than to get rich? Each chapter in examines different frauds, perpetrators, or victims of scams. These real-life stories include anecdotes about how these frauds were carried out and discussions of what can be learned from these events. This engaging book: Explores the business and financial lessons drawn from some of history’s biggest frauds Describes the conditions under which fraud tends to work best Explains how people can avoid being scammed out of their money Suggests practical steps to reduce financial fraud in the future Don’t Fall For It: A Short History of Financial Scams is filled with engrossing real-life stories and valuable insights, written for finance professionals, investors, and general interest readers alike.

Download or read book The Ellroy Deflection written by D K Thomas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: