Download or read book Sworn written by Maria Luis and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I bow to no man. The words are tattooed on my skin, just as they're branded on my heart.But I never planned for Sergeant Lincoln Asher, a man as deceptive as he is cold. His dominance sets my teeth on edge . . . and my body on fire. He won't stop until I'm his, but I'm not his to take. My secrets bind me--and blind me. I live in the shadows of New Orleans. Hidden and protected in the underworld I call home. I know who I am.I vow never to kneel before a man...Save one.And he will be my downfall.Sworn is Book 1 of the Blood Duet. Lincoln and Avery's story concludes in Defied, which releases on May 31st.

Download or read book The Parliamentary Oath written by Edwin Joseph L. M. P. De Lisle and published by Rarebooksclub.com. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: the direction of national disaster. We are measurably nearer to the abyss. It is therefore most opportune to call attention to the nature of the proposed change; to unma sk the insidious- ness of the attack, and to establish, on a firm basis, the reasonableness of the defence. I do not appeal to the passions, to the sympathies, to the sentiments of my fellow-countrymen. I would rather ask them calmly to consider the nature of things, to reason and wrestle with the mysteries of life, and, above all, to have the courage of their convictions. When reason has done its work, and the truth is clearly discerned, then let the nobler passions, the tenderest sympathies, and the loftiest sentiments, bring power irresistible to the will, lest right judgment suffer shipwreck and our country be involved in ruin. Some will not follow me in what I have to say. I ask them to be patient and to read with attention. I am attacking no man personally, and no man's creed. It is the natural dignity of man, the foundation of all religion, indeedthe coherence of all reasoning, which is attacked and threatened with destruction. But it will be said there is no grave question of this nature involved; it is merely proposed to bring in a Bill to allow members of Parliament to affirm. It is a message of peace, an act of universal toleration. All these arguments about the nature of man and the knowledge of God are beside the mark. It is merely a matter of political expediency, the timely application of the principle of perfect religious equality to which we have long ago committed ourselves. This is exactly what I am going to investigate. I say it is a departure from the principle of religious equality. If it is not, by all means let the Bill pass. If it is, let us stay our hands until we fully understand what...

Download or read book Sworn Sword written by James Aitcheson and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter into a ruthless, formidable world, where violent warriors seek honor in holy places and holy men seek glory in dark deeds. As the two opposing forces battle for conquest, the fate of England hangs in the balance January, 1069: Less than three years after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the death of the usurper, Harold Godwineson, two thousand Normans march in the depths of winter to subdue the troublesome province of Northumbria. Tancred a Dinant,a loyal and ambitious knight, is among them, hungry for battle, honor, silver, and land. But at Durham, the Normans are ambushed in the streets by English rebels, and Tancred's revered lord Robert de Commines is slain. Badly wounded, Tancred barely escapes with his own life. Bitterly determined to seek vengeance for his lord's murder, the dauntless knight quickly becomes entrenched in secret dealings between a powerful Norman magnate and a shadow from the past. As the Norman and English armies prepare to clash, Tancred uncovers a cunning plot that harks back to the day of Hastings itself. If successful, it threatens to destroy the entire conquest—and change the course of history. The Conquest Series: Sworn Sword (Book 1) The Splintered Kingdom (Book 2) Knights of the Hawk (Book 3)

Download or read book Rule 2 You Can t Crush on your Sworn Enemy written by Anne-Marie Meyer and published by Anne-Marie Meyer. This book was released on with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He was my enemy, but my heart had other ideas. I live by three rules. One: I never get lower than an A in any class. Two: I never lose a cross-country race. And Three: I never talk to Cade Kelley Well, number three came crashing down the moment Principal Connell asks me to guide Cade back onto the right path. Something about helping him turn his life around. If only Principal Connell knew our history, he’d understand just what he’s asking. But, I have an incessant need to please all adults, so of course I say yes. When Cade seems pleased as well, I can’t help but wonder if this is part of some scheme. A plan he’s worked up to finish me once and for all. Apparently, what he did in junior high wasn’t enough Just when I think I have everything figured out, my life spirals out of control. Suddenly, adults suck—especially parents—and pleasing them becomes the last thing I want to do. What confuses me even more is in the moment I choose to run away, the first person I go to is the one guy I swore I would never get close to. Hopefully, the Cade I’ve uncovered won’t hurt me because I’m so close to breaking. Some rules are meant to be broken. If you love romances where misconceptions are conquered and kisses tingle your toes, then you'll love Rule #2: You Can't Crush on Your Sworn Enemy. Grab your copy today! The Rules of Love Romance series contains full length, standalone romances that are full of happily ever afters.

Download or read book Sworn to Protect written by Katie Reus and published by KR Press, LLC. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His worst mistake was walking away from her… Quinn Brody ended things with sweet, sexy Athena when he learned she was a virgin. Their relationship was getting too serious and walking away seemed like the best plan. But Quinn has never been able to forget Athena. And when she gets a marketing job at Red Stone Security, it becomes impossible. Quinn wants a second chance, but Athena's not interested—even if the chemistry between them is off the charts. Now his past has come back to haunt him… The man Quinn put behind bars has been released from prison and is out for blood. Quinn took years of the man’s life and helped his abused wife flee so now the ex-con is hellbent on using Athena to make Quinn pay. He’ll do anything to protect her… When Athena is sent to Vegas for a tradeshow Quinn volunteers to accompany her—to watch her back. But professional quickly turns personal when the threat to Athena escalates. Refusing to lose her again, Quinn will do anything to save her. Even if it means risking both his life and his heart. Length: 43,000 words Author note: Though part of a series this book can be read as a stand-alone.

Download or read book Bloodsworn written by Scott Reintgen and published by Crown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three cultures clash in all out war--against each other and against the gods--in the second book of this fantasy duology that's sure to capture fans of The Hunger Games and An Ember in the Ashes. The Races are over. War has begun. Ashlord and Longhand armies battle for control of the Empire as Dividian rebels do their best to survive the crossfire. This is no longer a game. It's life or death. Adrian, Pippa, and Imelda each came out of the Races with questions about their role in the ongoing feud. The deeper they dig, the clearer it is that the hatred between their peoples has an origin point: the gods. Their secrets are long-buried, but one disgruntled deity is ready to unveil the truth. Every whisper leads back to the underworld. What are the gods hiding there? As the sands of the Empire shift, these heroes will do everything they can to aim their people at the true enemy. But is it already too late? "A page-turning inferno of a book." -- Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

Download or read book The Sworn Book of Honorius written by Honorius of Thebes and published by Nicolas-Hays, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the title testifies, students were sworn to secrecy before being given access to this magic text, and only a few manuscripts have survived. Bits of its teachings, such as the use of the magic whistle for summoning spirits, are alluded to in other texts. Another key element of its ritual, the elaborate “Seal of God,” has been found in texts and amulets throughout Europe. Interest in The Sworn Book of Honorius has grown in recent years, yet no modern translations have been attempted—until now. Purporting to preserve the magic of Solomon in the face of intense persecution by religious authorities, this text includes one of the oldest and most detailed magic rituals. It contains a complete system of magic including how to attain the divine vision, communicate with holy angels, and control aerial, earthly, and infernal spirits for practical gain. Largely ignored by historians until recently, this text is an important witness to the transmission of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism to European Hermeticists.

Download or read book Sworn to Silence written by Linda Castillo and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now the subject of the Lifetime original movie An Amish Murder Sworn to Silence is the first in Linda Castillo's New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series. Some secrets are too terrible to reveal. Some crimes are too unspeakable to solve. . . . In Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and "English" residents have lived side by side for two centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. A young Amish girl named Kate Burkholder survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer . . . but ultimately decided to leave her community. A wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as chief of police. Her Amish roots and big-city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate. She's certain she's come to terms with her past—until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past—and expose a dark secret that could destroy her.

Download or read book Sworn to Love written by Karin Tabke and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From national bestselling author Karin Tabke comes the fifth installment in her sizzling Hot Cops series, featuring a mind-blowingly sexy cop who meets his match. Sometimes going after the bad guy you find the good girl… When DEA agent Mateo Juarez is given the mission to infiltrate the Dumas drug cartel’s compound and erase the entire organization, he doesn’t count on falling for Sophia, the head honcho’s daughter…

Download or read book Sworn in Steel written by Douglas Hulick and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DANGEROUS DAYS It’s been three months since Drothe killed a legend, burned down a portion of the imperial capital, and found himself unexpectedly elevated into the ranks of the criminal elite. As the newest Gray Prince in the underworld, he’s not only gained friends, but also rivals—and some of them aren’t bothered by his newfound title. A prince’s blood, as the saying goes, flows just as red as a beggar’s. So when another Gray Prince is murdered and all signs point to Drothe as the hand behind the knife, he knows it’s his blood that’s in danger of being spilled. As former allies turn their backs and dark rumors begin to circulate, Drothe is approached by a man who says he can make everything right again. All he wants in exchange is a single favor. Now Drothe finds himself traveling to the Despotate of Djan, the empire’s long-standing enemy, to search for the friend he betrayed—and the only person who can get him out of this mess. But the grains of sand are running out fast, and even if Drothe can find his friend, he may not be able to persuade him to help in time...

Download or read book Sworn to Him written by Delilah Fawkes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The steamy, sizzling, fun and quirky fifth book in the best-selling series THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, is now available as a full novel! This romance has an HEA, no cheating, and can be enjoyed as a standalone for those who haven't read the other books in this beloved series! Damien Black... And to think, when I woke up this morning, head splitting from the wild night before, I worried today might be boring. Then again, when you were a billionaire with nothing to do except whatever you pleased, that was always your greatest fear: that boredom would creep into your life with no cure in sight. When you've seen it all and done it all, every party tends to look the same--every supermodel blends in with all the others, and each bottle of fine champagne is identical to the last. And in the end, all you have to show for your day is a hangover and the fact that you kept boredom at bay for one more day... barely. But this--this little thief with her big dolls eyes and her tight little body squirming in my arms--this was something new. Something exciting. No one ever dared cross me, the heir to the Black family's steel empire, or my family, for that matter. We ran this town, and everything and everyone knew it. No one messed with Damien Black... which is why I couldn't just let this little lady go. No, no. She was far too interesting to just set free. And beneath those baggy clothes and boy's baseball cap, she was far, far too pretty... Lilly Maverick... Stealing's easy. It's living honestly that's hard, which is why I stick with what I know. I was taught how to lift a wallet before I learned how to throw a ball or ride a bike, and over the years I got damn good at it. They say if you're good at something, you should make a living out of it, and you'll never work a day in your life... or something like that. Who the hell knows what normal folk do, with their 9-to-5's and their white picket fences? I sure ain't one of them, and I make my way the best way I know how. That's how I came to be in possession of the wallet of Mr. Damien Black, billionaire playboy, on that fateful June day, and how he suckered me into being his. Normally, I wouldn't spit on a man like him if he were on fire, even if he was the most gorgeous man I'd ever seen in my life. Folks like him and folks like me didn't mix, and that was that. Well, usually. But when I bumped into him as we waited in a crowd together at the crosswalk, we made eye contact for the briefest of moments. And it was then, I knew, my life was about to change forever... This often funny, devilishly charming romance has it all--lust, lies, love, and above all, an ending that you'll remember long after you put this book down! Don't miss this incredible ride from best-selling author, Delilah Fawkes! **This 58,000 word novel comes with a FREE BONUS STORY in the back: "Hitched to Him, Part 1: Roped (The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Six)"! Don't miss the other novels in this sizzling series, available now! The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book One Bound to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Two Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Three Unmasked: A Billionaire's Beck and Call Short Story Run to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Four Hitched to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Six (A Current Series) And a NEW bad boy biker billionaire romance: HE RIDES HARD! (Dangerous Billionaires)

Download or read book Sworn to Silence written by Linda Castillo and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now the subject of the Lifetime original movie, An Amish Murder Sworn to Silence is the first in Linda Castillo's New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series. A KILLER IS PREYING ON SACRED GROUND.... In the sleepy rural town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and “English” residents have lived side by side for two centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In the aftermath of the violence, the town was left with a sense of fragility, a loss of innocence. Kate Burkholder, a young Amish girl, survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer but came away from its brutality with the realization that she no longer belonged with the Amish. Now, a wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as chief of police. Her Amish roots and big city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate. She’s certain she’s come to terms with her past—until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past—and expose a dark secret that could destroy her. *BONUS CONTENT: This edition of Sworn to Silence includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide.

Download or read book Sworn to Honor written by Charlee James and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She wakes his war-weary soul with a song, but can she trust him… Navy SEAL Julian “Joker” Desmond didn’t get his nickname from cracking jokes. He’s tough, suspicious and honed by battle, but when he hears a woman singing in a local bar after his recent deployment, he lets down his guard for a taste of heaven. In the morning, she’s gone, leaving him bitterly disappointed. Music therapist Sam Campbell knows better than to let a man get close. Her family is dangerous, and she deliberately keeps a low profile. When she runs into Julian again at her teen client’s house, she’s both thrilled and dismayed. She’s been unable to forget their night of fireworks and connection, but she’s determined to keep them both safe. When he discovers Sam’s dark past and why she ran after their night of passion, Julian vows to protect her…or die trying.

Download or read book Sworn to Silence written by Brendan Boland and published by The O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was March 29th 1975 when Brendan Boland was summoned to give evidence to a secret canonical inquiry. The altar boy had just celebrated his 14th birthday. He had been abused for almost three years by a priest who would become Irelands' most notorious paedophile. Now the church wanted to know exactly what happened. Brendan told them everything ... Sworn to Silence is the story of one boy's quiet determination to stop wrongdoing. It is a story which the Irish Catholic church kept secret for almost four decades: the story of Brendan Boland. This compelling and important book will present a candid and often moving first-hand account of events by Boland.

Download or read book Sworn Promises written by Jill Monroe and published by Nesting Doll Media, LLC. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s his best friend’s sister. He’s the guy who never looked twice. Then Vegas happened. Future astronomer Piper Larson is happy to plan her brother’s quickie wedding. Until Ryan Bullock signs on as her partner. She’s secretly fantasized about the navel rescue swimmer since moment one. But the sexy, real life hero remains forever out of her orbit. Ryan lives and breathes loyalty. His buddy’s little sister? One hundred percent off limits. But he’s never craved a woman as much as the sunny Piper. On his long, lonely deployments, he thinks of the forbidden beauty with stars in her eyes and nothing else. Now, as they traverse Sin City for the most romantic locales, all bets are off. People say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… …but what if it doesn’t?

Download or read book Sworn Book 1 of the Vampire Legends written by Emma Knight and published by Emma Knight. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her dad is transferred, Rachel Wood is uprooted from her home in Pennsylvania and forced to enter a new high school, in 10th grade, in an affluent suburb in Westchester, New York. She finds herself in way over her head, as she struggles to come to grips with meeting new friends, finding a boyfriend, avoiding the cliques of mean girls, and figuring out how to survive in such a hostile new world. She has trouble navigating this new world, where drinking and drugs seem the norm, and where social pressures build on her from every direction. Everything seems to go wrong for Rachel, until salvation comes in the form of Rob, a football player who takes a liking to her. But just as there romance is about to blossom, she finds herself confused by his actions. As things reach a low point, Rachel meets a mysterious boy from her school, Benji, a loner who keeps apart from the other kids, and who takes her on a ride on his motorcycle. They have an unforgettable night together in an amusement park—until something goes horribly wrong, and Benji shocks her by saving her life. Rachel knows that Benji is different from everyone else, and she knows that he is the love of her life. And as their romance deepens, she has to decide if she is willing to give up everything to find out his secret… All 7 books in the series are available!

Download or read book Fortuna Sworn written by K. J. Sutton and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'We were meant to be seductive. We were designed to lure humans in.' Fortuna Sworn is the last of her kind. Her brother has disappeared, leaving her alone. She hides among humans, spending her days working at a bar and her nights searching for him - until she catches the eye of a powerful faerie. Collith desires Fortuna. And if she will bind herself to him, he offers something irresistible. So Fortuna leaves her safe existence behind and descends into a world of glamorous creatures and deadly power. She soon realises it's not just her heart she has bargained with - but quite possibly her life. _______ The first book in the darkly addictive romantic fantasy series that's already a TikTok sensation! Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. _______ 'I am obsessed.' 5* reader review 'Absolutely SMASHED my expectations' 5* reader review 'Deliciously dark' 5* reader review 'The world she created is absolutely amazing and I love all of the characters, even the ones that can't be trusted!' 5* reader review 'An incredible, lush romantic fantasy' 5* reader review