Download or read book Hands Tied Book 2 written by Zoey Parker and published by E-Book Publishing World Inc.. This book was released on with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is book 2 of the Brancati Family Mafia romance series! Book 3 is available everywhere now! Zico is a filthy man, playing a filthy game. And he’s about to drag me down with him. I’m kicking. I’m screaming. I’m begging for help. But my hands are tied… And I’m powerless to resist. ANNA I’m a young detective. New to the city. Learning fast, but a long ways yet to go. That is, if I make it. The way things are shaping up now, that might not be the case. I accepted a favor to help out my partner… And somehow ended up in the hands of a mob boss. Zico knows I’m innocent. But that won’t stop him from shattering me. If I want to get out of here, there’s only one thing to do: Get my own hands as dirty as his. ZICO I’ve never yet met a cop with a clear conscience. But in my line of business, dirty cops just come with the territory. Sometimes, though, they get a little out of control. And they need to be reminded who the real boss is. I’d take care of the beast myself. But where’s the fun in that? It’s much easier and more entertaining to let the gorgeous Detective Anna Grasso do it for me. Besides: I just love the way she squirms when she knows there’s nothing to do but obey me. *** A dirty cop trapped by a filthy mob boss? What could be hotter?? You’re gonna want to one-click this dark mafia romance series right away if you love romantic thrillers with an unexpected twist, alpha male bad boy mob bosses with an attitude and a rock-hard body, or new adult contemporary romance about mafia dons. Don’t miss out on this forbidden romance love story!

Download or read book Both Hands Tied written by Jane L. Collins and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both Hands Tied studies the working poor in the United States, focusing in particular on the relation between welfare and low-wage earnings among working mothers. Grounded in the experience of thirty-three women living in Milwaukee and Racine, Wisconsin, it tells the story of their struggle to balance child care and wage-earning in poorly paying and often state-funded jobs with inflexible schedules—and the moments when these jobs failed them and they turned to the state for additional aid. Jane L. Collins and Victoria Mayer here examine the situations of these women in light of the 1996 national Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act and other like-minded reforms—laws that ended the entitlement to welfare for those in need and provided an incentive for them to return to work. Arguing that this reform came at a time of gendered change in the labor force and profound shifts in the responsibilities of family, firms, and the state, Both Hands Tied provides a stark but poignant portrait of how welfare reform afflicted poor, single-parent families, ultimately eroding the participants’ economic rights and affecting their ability to care for themselves and their children.

Download or read book Hands Bound Book 2 written by Zoey Parker and published by E-Book Publishing World Inc.. This book was released on with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is book 2 of the Caliperi Family Mafia romance series! Book 3 is available everywhere now! My hands are bound, but my mouth is wide open. And that’s just the way he likes it. But behind the mafioso’s façade of cruelty is a glimmer of a heart. If I can break down his walls, maybe we’ll find a way out of this hellhole. Because if his employer finds out that Lucas put a baby in my womb… They’ll never let us out of here alive. TRINA There’s no such thing as true protection in this world. I learned that the hard way when I ended up a mob brothel. I thought it would be a safe refuge from the war zone of the city streets. But this place turned out to be a gated hell worse than anything I could have imagined. The madam, Dana Caliperi, is as vicious as they come. A don’s daughter, she has known nothing but power and cruelty since the day she was born. And she makes sure the girls under her watch never forget one thing: Whatever she says, goes. So when she tells me my new job is to submit to Lucas however he pleases, I don’t to argue. I only get to obey. From the moment that bedroom door shuts, I belong to him. And that’s just where my nightmare begins. LUCAS She was meant to be a new toy to keep me happy. But it didn’t take long for her to turn into so much more. Trina is a delicate flower. Too pure for this city… but after I’m through with her, she’ll be too dirty to ever go back to the life she had before. But what started as a pleasure of the flesh is slowly becoming something I never expected: A temptation to get the hell out of this life. There’s so much violence in the mob game, so much needless cruelty. The devil only knows that I’ve done far more than my fair share in my time as a lieutenant in the Caliperi mafia army. But after a time, it starts to weigh on your soul – or what’s left of it. Maybe, just maybe, this girl will be the one to save me. If I can manage to get us both out of here alive, there may be hope for redemption and a future. But if I fail, the mob will make us suffer greatly for our betrayal. There’s only one thing to do: Take my woman by the hand. Run. And pray that we’re faster than the demons on our trail. *** A working girl meets a bad boy mafia monster in this dark mafia romance from bestselling mob romance author Zoey Parker. It’s a dark romance with more sex and love than you can imagine, but you will love every second you spend following the romance love story of this mafioso with a heart of gold and the innocent girl who falls into his arms. This book has suspense, action, adventure, mafia romance, marriage and weddings, and a happily ever after that will melt your heart. Enjoy!

Download or read book Tied written by Carian Cole and published by Forever. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of angsty romance from Lauren Asher and Mia Sheridan will be hooked by this emotional novel following two broken souls connected by a dark, haunting past. My innocence was stolen when I was abducted at five years old. For eleven years I held on by clinging to childhood fairytales. I waited for a prince to someday save me and carry me off to a happily ever after. I had no idea my savior would come as a scarred recluse, covered in tattoos, who can't--or won't--speak a word. Nevertheless, the moment our eyes met I knew he was the one. My prince. With his bare hands, he killed the monster who kept me captive. But people have a way of distorting the truth when the hero looks like a villain. As it turns out, Tyler Grace is many things: A myth. An outcast. A nightmare. Haunted by tragedy, he lives secluded in the forest. Some say they see him ride through town at night--straddling a black motorcycle, his face covered by a skeletal mask. I've been warned to stay away, yet I can't stop thinking about him. I ache to hear his voice. And I want nothing more than to break through his walls. I know he's the only one who can break through mine. Do we dare dream of a love that once felt impossible to find? Or will only our horrible, twisted past tie us together?

Download or read book Torn written by Carian Cole and published by Forever. This book was released on 2023-07-11 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautiful love story of "forbidden longing" (New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas), a sweet young woman and a rough and tough biker are connected in a way they can’t contain—and they’ll do anything they can to be together. When I was five years old, I told Toren Grace we were going to get married someday. He’d been my closest friend, my protector, and my rock since the day I was born. But during my senior year, our relationship slowly changed. Silly conversations morphed into serious heart-to-hearts. Innocent friendship turned to stolen glances. Then one day, an unexpected kiss changed everything. While that kiss was all I’d ever dreamed of, it knocked Tor clear off his axis. His strong moral compass makes it impossible for him to accept our feelings for each other. Because, not only am I eighteen and fifteen years younger than him, I’m the one person he should never, ever want. Tor is my father’s best friend—my pseudo uncle. Neither one of us can stand to betray or hurt my dad, but we can’t keep our relationship hidden forever. Will there be a way for us to find our happily-ever-after? Or will we all be torn apart? Torn is book one in the All Torn Up series but can be read as a standalone novel.

Download or read book The Immortals Book 2 written by Benjamin W. Schenk and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK OF THE IMMORTALS! THE IMMORTALS AND THEIR ALLIES HAVE TRAVELED TO A WORLD, MILLIONS OF YEARS IN THE PAST. THE IMMORTALS MUST FACE THEIR ANCIENT ENEMIES TO STAY ALIVE. IN THIS STORY, BEJINE AND HIS FAMILY,AS WELL AS THEIR ALLIES, FIGHT TO STAY ALIVE AND TO STAY FREE IN A WORLD FILLED WITH CAVEMEN,ANCIENT HUMANS, OGRES, GIANTS AND VAMPIRES. ITIS FAST-PACED WITH DANGER AROUND EVERY CORNER,AND BEHIND EVERY TREE!

Download or read book Seeds of Dissent Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 2 10th Anniversary Edition written by Robert Stanek and published by RP Books & Audio. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 10th anniversary edition of the #1 Bestselling series. "A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis." "Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." --Foreword Magazine "This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians "Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy Guide The epic adventure continues! Three heroes set out on an epic journey of discovery only to find that at the end of their journey nothing is what they thought it was and that their world is undergoing a transformation that will change everything. Survival in a changing world depends on their ability to adapt and if they fail, their world and everything they believe in will perish. Will the Kings of Men continue to play games from their thrones while the five kingdoms sink into war and chaos? Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches #1, 2, 3, 4: Winds of Change Seeds of Dissent Pawn of Dragons Tower of Destiny In the Service of Dragons #1, 2, 3, 4: A Clash of Heroes A Dance of Swords A Storm of Shields A Reign of Dragons Guardians of the Dragon Realms #1, 2: The Dragon, the Wizard & the Great Door A Legacy of Dragons Dragons of the Hundred Worlds #1,2: Breath of Fire Living Fire A Daughter of Kings #1, 2, 3, 4: Betrayal Deliverance Rebirth Discord

Download or read book Demon Bound written by Caitlin Kittredge and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-11-18 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen years ago, Jack Winter lay dying in a graveyard. Jack called upon a demon and traded his soul for his life... and now the demon is back to collect its due. But Jack has finally found something to live for. Her name is Pete Caldecott, and because of her, Jack's not going to Hell without a fight. Pete doesn't know about Jack's bargain, but she does know that something bigger and far more dangerous than Jack's demon is growing in the Black. Old gods are stirring and spirits are rising--and Jack doesn't stand a chance of stopping them without Pete's help.

Download or read book My Hands Are Tied written by Sean Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A last-minute wedding invite drags DCI Morton and his wife to the grounds of Terra Farm to watch his son marry the fiancée they've never met. Nerves about meeting the bride prove to be the least of their worries when they're awoken by gunshots and one of the guests is found dead. When Morton's son becomes the prime suspect, the choice is simple: sit back and let another detective work to imprison his son, or work outside the rules to clear the family name. As if he had any choice. MY HANDS ARE TIED is the 7th and final instalment in the DCI Morton series of crime novels. Please note this book was previously published as Double Blind.

Download or read book Blood Bound written by Patricia Briggs and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second novel in the international No. 1 bestselling Mercy Thompson series - the major urban fantasy hit of the decade. 'I love these books!' Charlaine Harris 'The best new fantasy series I've read in years' Kelley Armstrong MERCY THOMPSON: MECHANIC, SHAPESHIFTER, FIGHTER Like most people who own their own business, I work long hours that start early in the morning. So when someone calls me in the middle of the night, they'd better be dying ... Mechanic Mercy Thompson is woken at 3am by a vampire calling in a favour. He has to deliver a message to a fellow undead and needs a witness that won't be noticed - and Mercy's shapeshifting abilities make her the perfect candidate. But the assignment turns into a bloodbath and Mercy attracts the attention of not just a powerful vampire, but the even more powerful demon possessing him. She can count on the supernatural community for protection - and alpha werewolf Adam would like her to rely on him in other ways too - but when it comes to being proactive, she's on her own. Praise for the series: 'Plenty of twists and turns . . . Kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can't-put-it-down end' Kim Harrison, bestselling author of Dead Witch Walking 'I enjoyed every minute of it. I love Mercy and can't wait for her to kick some more ass' Lilith Saintcrow The Mercy Thompson books: Moon Called Blood Bound Iron Kissed Bone Crossed Silver Borne River Marked Frost Burned Night Broken Fire Touched Silence Fallen Storm Cursed Shifting Shadows (Stories from the world of Mercy Thompson)

Download or read book A Healer s Promise Brides of Laurent Book 2 written by Misty M. Beller and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was called to be a healer, but her skills--and heart--have never been so challenged. Levi Masters's time as a British spy hasn't ended, though his country's war with America has. After overhearing a scout reveal a discovery that could give America the upper hand in future conflicts, Levi is sent on one last mission. While trekking through the Canadian Rockies in pursuit of his former enemy, he is taken captive by warriors from a hidden mountain village. Village healer Audrey Moreau is more curious than afraid of the outsider, and she's drawn to his commitment to honesty even at his own expense. Despite her arguments for his release, the council remains at an impasse. Compelled to help him escape, she sneaks him out of the village. But when Levi faces a life-threatening injury and the fierce mountain winter closes in, Levi and Audrey are forced to discover just how far they'll go to ensure the safety of the other and the love growing between them. Praise for Brides of Laurent "Misty created a world that I hoped was a real place with characters I wanted to live near and become friends with." --LAURAINE SNELLING, bestselling author of The Red River of the North series "This is a treasured story surely to be remembered." --JANE KIRKPATRICK, bestselling author of The Healing of Natalie Curtis "Fans of historical romance will enjoy stepping back in time with Misty Beller..." --STEPHANIE GRACE WHITSON, Christy Award finalist and award-winning author

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Promise Sisters of the Rockies Book 2 written by Misty M. Beller and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Misty Beller is one of the most amazing and enticing storytellers. I love reading her books and enjoy her ability to bring the characters to life. I encourage my readers to give her a try."--TRACIE PETERSON, bestselling author of the Pictures of the Heart and The Jewels of Kalispell series Lorelei Collins possesses a soft heart for any animal in need, so when she finds a buffalo calf bawling beside its lifeless mother, she can't help but bring it home to raise on the ranch she and her sisters are building in the Rocky Mountain wilderness. Little does she realize that its white coloring is rare and considered sacred by Native Americans, which makes it highly valuable to them and European trappers alike. Men soon begin to visit their ranch to regard the marvel, with some trying to woo Lorelei into marriage and others trying to steal the calf outright. When the men's advances become more sinister, Lorelei approaches Tanner Mason, the quiet and mysterious owner of the new trading post, with an idea: she and the calf will move to his post, along with her family's trusted Blackfoot friend. This will solve both their problems by bringing customers to his trade room and protecting her family from the trouble brought on by so many strangers. Yet as the danger travels with her, Lorelei and Tanner are faced with a threat greater than anything they're prepared for--one that will test the limits of their abilities and the love growing between them.

Download or read book Prophecy of the Kings Book 2 written by David Burrows and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-01-14 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armies are gathering but Astalus, the Thracian court wizard, is in a quandary. Shocking news has arrived from an unlikely source. A spy, arrested brazenly entering the city, claims to be a prince from a royal household that was overthrown, the family members murdered over sixty years ago. Intriguingly, the spy's claim to be from Allund is more than a coincidence, for the army marching against them is also from Allund. Who indeed to trust? The stranger brings with him news of an army from Trosgarth, which can only mean one thing. Drachar's shade has been summoned and the Prophecy is coming to pass. Old alliances are broken and many monarchs slain. No sign yet exists of the king predicted by the Prophecy, who will save them all. Astalus, normally so certain and confident, is suddenly plummeted into his worst nightmare, for soon Thrace could be threatened by demons and, against them, there is no salvation. In a land fraught with betrayal, fear and death, the shadows are deepening.

Download or read book Bound By Shadows Kissed By Shadows Series Book 2 written by Bound By Shadows (Kissed By Shadows Series, Book 2) and published by Lola St.Vil. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *****This is a must read for fans of A Shade of Vampire, Twilight and The Mortal Instruments.****** Her mission is to save the world. His mission is to end it. So, what happens when they fall in love? Now that Atlas is the official leader, it's her job to make sure the team is prepared for the second quest. But infighting and secrets are causing the team to drift apart. What’s worse, Kane commits a cruel act that makes Atlas wonder if he’s beyond redemption. And if being a leader means choosing duty over love, what will become of Atlas and Kane? With the Shadow world facing it’s darkest foe yet, are they strong enough for what lies ahead?

Download or read book My Sisters in Death Siren Suicides Book 2 written by Ksenia Anske and published by Ksenia Anske. This book was released on 2013-08-05 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second installment of the Siren Suicides trilogy, Ailen Bright finds herself in a sticky situation. Her new supernatural abilities haven't solved anything - in fact, they've royally messed up her life. She can't be with the one person she loves (though her self-control is wavering by the second), her old, well-dressed dog of a father hasn't learned any new tricks, and her supposed siren sister doesn't seem to have her best interests at heart. A pawn in the game between her father and the Siren of Canosa, Ailen is constantly searching for her next move. Through all the hardships, however, Ailen's self-doubt begins to dissipate as she comes to accept her new identity.

Download or read book Crimson Bound written by Rosamund Hodge and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the extravagant court of Versailles, from the author of Cruel Beauty. A doomed warrior and the king's most notorious bastard must join forces to defeat a dark evil in this gorgeously intricate fantasy—perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses. When Rachelle was fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless—straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat. Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in a vain effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand—the man she hates most—Rachelle forces Armand to help her hunt for the legendary sword that might save their world. Together, they navigate the opulent world of the courtly elite, where beauty and power reign and no one can be trusted. And as the two become unexpected allies, they discover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic . . . and a love that may be their undoing. Within a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?

Download or read book A Searching Heart Prairie Legacy Book 2 written by Janette Oke and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this bestselling novel, Virginia must learn the priorities that God has in mind for her as she makes plans for college.