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Book Impulsive  A Steamy Forbidden Lovers Medical Romance

Download or read book Impulsive A Steamy Forbidden Lovers Medical Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was the one woman he couldn't have, and the one he can't forget. Medical student Michael Harper does not enjoy losing control. After conquering the cutthroat business world, he walked away to become a doctor, and risked his future to secretly date Dr. Angela Perkins. In the bedroom, he ran the show, but at the hospital, it was clear she was in charge. It destroyed their love, and Michael chose to bury his feelings for her in the past. Fate has a different plan because now they're working in close quarters on the same patient. He can't forgive her, yet he hungers for her touch, her body, her voice, every hour of every day. No matter the cost, no matter the pain, he needs her back in his arms and his bed. And the price will be higher than he ever imagined . . .

Book JetStream  A Steamy Insta Love Rockstar Romance

Download or read book JetStream A Steamy Insta Love Rockstar Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hot tattooed rockstar owes you a favor for saving his life. So you ask him to take your virginity. Jett, the tattooed lead singer of the wild heavy metal band Valkyrie StormFlyght, is accustomed to adoring crowds, fame, and a sea of willing women. But one fateful night, he teeters on the edge of death during a live performance—until police officer Savannah James comes to his rescue. She becomes the unexpected missing piece he never knew he needed. However, she has a rather special favor to ask. "I want you to take my virginity." Savannah, who has endured countless encounters with the friend zone, carries the weight of her untouched innocence like an anchor. Jett, with his devil-may-care allure and a limited time in town, seems like the perfect solution to give her the naughtiness she craves without risking her heart. The question becomes - will one night be enough?

Book Sentinel  A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Medical Romance

Download or read book Sentinel A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Medical Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2023-08-16 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passion might be the answer for a good girl and her firefighting bad boy. Ava Remley's picture-perfect life crumbled to pieces last year. Her ex-husband took everything—the house, her job, and even their friends. But the silver lining was their precious daughter, a constant reminder of the love they once shared. Though Ava has always played by the rules, grumpy firefighter Rafe is about to shatter her inhibitions. Rafe Falcon, a rugged firefighter with an edge, is caught off guard by Ava's vibrant optimism. She finds him swearing up a storm over The NY Times crossword puzzle, yet her sunny disposition remains unaltered. Unlike other women, she embraces his tattoos and rough exterior, leaving Rafe helpless to resist her allure. As their connection intensifies and Rafe plunges headfirst into love, the haunting sins of the past threaten to tear them apart. Will their passion be enough to withstand the trials ahead? WARNING: Prepare to ignite as this grumpy, tattooed protector falls for the sunshiny single mom with a HEA guaranteed full of drama, hot scenes, wicked smirks, and plot twists. Perfect for readers who want their Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Fire all year round in this stand-alone MetroGen After Hours romance - written by a real-life ER doctor These books are perfect for readers of protector romance, action romance, adventure romance, romantic suspense, medical romance, firefighter romance, police romance, black woman white man romance, Puerto Rican romance, Latino romance, workplace romance, interracial romance, age-gap romance - you got the idea. If you personally wish Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Fire (and every single medical drama you watch) had were heavier on the kink, sex scenes, and erotic, you need to read MetroGen! This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman.

Book Hazardous  A Steamy Grumpy Boss Firefighter Romance

Download or read book Hazardous A Steamy Grumpy Boss Firefighter Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love a grumpy boss romance where the ice cold Fire Chief falls hard from one of his lady firefighters? Throw in the Chicago Fire and Grey's Anatomy vibes with hot scenes? Grab you fan and clutch your pearls as the action, steamy, and plot twists will keep you reading all night long! *** He should have never touched her... now he'll do whatever it takes to keep her. To the rest of the world, Fire Chief Noah Baker is merciless and colder than ice. He's served the fire department with complete dedication, sacrificing his friendships, family, and sometimes his soul, for the sake of the city. Yet somehow, junior firefighter Erin Hudgens pierced his armor when no one else could. During their nightly secret rendezvous, she gives herself to him. Sharing her body and her love, it's an addiction he can't fight. Not to mention, pleasure beyond any he's ever tasted. But it can't last forever, and he'll have to pay for his sins. With a dangerous arsonist on the loose, Noah may be forced to choose between duty. . . and love. (Note: this is an expanded, re-covered, and re-edited story that was originally published as part of Inferno - which the author thoroughly recommends you read next!)

Book Volatile  A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Forced Proximity Small Town Medical Romance

Download or read book Volatile A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Forced Proximity Small Town Medical Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need a grumpy sunshine steamy romance where our sunshine city girl gets full forced proximity romance by getting stuck in Mr. Grumpy Deputy's small-town? Keep reading! ***** That sexy tattooed deputy is every girl's fantasy of a bad boy gone good. If only he hadn't arrested her for being a terrorist. . . Jennifer Bayani is not having an easy day. The fire marshal's office sent her to the boonies to investigate a string of suspicious fires. She’s spends the morning dodging cows, crashes into a handsome deputy by brunch, and spends lunch behind bars. Small town life has been good for Deputy Brandon Smythe, and Jennifer brings the big city temptation he’s purposely avoided. He needs to get her out of town, except she’s stuck here after he got her car dissembled. It was an honest mistake, really, and he knows just the way to make it up to her . . . Author's warning: This hot grumpy sunshine small town romance mixes the drama and high-adrenaline of Chicago Fire with dirty scenes worthy of Fifty Shades. One-click for a scorching first responder romance with real heart-pounding fire, and medical scenes - written by a real-life ER doctor. Steam up your screen today before the price changes! Contains the following tropes - Grumpy Sunshine - Forced proximity - Tattooed hero - Plot TWISTS! - Workplace Romance - Interracial Romance - Protector romance - Action-Romance - Law enforcement - Secret past - Quirky cast - Firefighter Romance - Reformed bad boy - Good girl This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman. (Who doesn't LOVE grumpy sunshine romantic suspense? I do! Bring all the grumpy sunshine romantic suspense. Twelve servings of grumpy sunshine romance with a side of action adventure romance and more romantic suspense toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by a sexy grumpy sheriff's deputy!)

Book Inferno  A Steamy Grumpy Boss Firefighter Romance

Download or read book Inferno A Steamy Grumpy Boss Firefighter Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love a grumpy boss romance where the ice cold Fire Chief falls hard from one of his lady firefighters? Throw in the Chicago Fire and Grey's Anatomy vibes with hot scenes? Grab you fan and clutch your pearls for the explosive climax as the action, steamy, and plot twists will keep you reading all night long! *** He should have known better than to touch her, but now Fire Chief Noah Baker will stop at nothing to protect her. To the world, Noah is an unforgiving, icy figure. He has dedicated himself to the fire department, forsaking personal connections and even pieces of his own soul in service of the city. Yet, junior firefighter Erin Hudgens managed to break through his defenses in a way no one else could. In the secrecy of their nighttime encounters, she surrenders herself to him completely. Their passionate encounters become an irresistible addiction, offering pleasure that surpasses anything he's ever experienced. But their forbidden romance cannot last forever, and consequences loom on the horizon. As a dangerous arsonist wreaks havoc in the city, Noah finds himself torn between his duty and his love for Erin. Author's warning: Brace yourself for a scorching grumpy boss romance that combines the dramatic intensity of Chicago Fire with tantalizing scenes reminiscent of Fifty Shades. Written by a real-life ER doctor, this first responder romance will set your screen ablaze with heart-pounding fire and captivating medical scenes. Don't miss out—grab your copy today before the price changes! Contains the following tropes -Grumpy Sunshine - Mean Boss -Workplace Romance -Interracial Romance (BWWM) -Protector romance -Action-Romance This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman. (Who doesn't LOVE grumpy sunshine romantic suspense? I do, bring all the grumpy sunshine romantic suspense. Twelve servings of grumpy sunshine romance with a side of action adventure romance and more romantic supsense toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by a sexy grumpy firefighter!)

Book MetroGen After Hours

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carina Alyce
  • Publisher : Carina Alyce
  • Release : 2023-11-15
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 793 pages

Download or read book MetroGen After Hours written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raise your hand if you need hot protector heroes RIGHT NOW! When you crave Grey's Anatomy drama + Chicago Fire heroics + steam, your WISHES are about to be granted in this MetroGen After Hours 5 BOOK Starter Collection! You'll get your friends to lovers, grumpy sunshine, neighbors to lovers, secret pregnancies, opposites attract, disasters, retired assassins, sexy firefighters, dirty doctors, hot cops, and so much more. Volatile: A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Small Town Medical Romance Best. Dating. Plan. Ever. Meet man of your dreams. Flirt with man of your dreams. Get arrested by man of your dreams. Live Wire: A Steamy Friends to Lovers Firefighter Romance Friends don't ask friends for sex lessons . . . or do they? Wildcat: A Steamy Opposites Attract Sports Romance Have you ever had a one-night stand show up at your job? You know, the hot guy you picked up last night who forgot to mention he was a PRO football player, but now is a little pissed you snuck out before coffee? Embers: A 9:11 Romantic Suspense Come hell or high water, she's going to find her missing brother at Ground Zero. If this sexy stranger wants to help her, all the better. Matched: A Protector Insta Love Romantic Suspense Good news: No more bad dates because he's the ONE. Bad news: He's either unemployed . . . or James Bond. Author's warning: MetroGen After Hours includes includes alpha males, hot nerds, protectors, grumpy sunshine, tattooed bad boys, strong language, cliffhangers, tearjerkers, screaming, and so many dirty naughty scenes worthy of Fifty Shades. One-click for scorching first responder romance with real heart-pounding fire, and medical scenes - written by a real-life ER doctor. Steam up your screen today before the price changes!

Book Sampled  A Steamy Opposites Attract New Adult College Girl meets Tattooed Hero Medical and Firefighter Romance

Download or read book Sampled A Steamy Opposites Attract New Adult College Girl meets Tattooed Hero Medical and Firefighter Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pick your favorite 21st birthday present. One evening with your parents at the theater or one night with a tattooed firefighter. (Seriously, what college girl won't go for the skinny-dipping with this hot tattooed firefighter - don't get the feels on this one night stand to more...right?) Good girls like Vandy Patel spend their days behind books in the library. But when her twenty-first birthday rolls around, she meets Royce Murphy with his tattoos and gorgeous red hair. Just the guy her mom would tell her never to date. Firefighter Royce Murphy knows he's not permanent dating material for a college girl like Vandy. Still, something about her draws him to her, and he soon discovers how eager she is for anything he can teach her - in and outside of the bedroom. And their passion is more than enough to lead them both astray... Warning: This steamy new adult romance is the perfect for readers who want some HFN summer fling catnip. Please avoid if you hate smoking hot sex on the beach that leaves you with hickeys in very interesting places. You will love this new adult one-night stand turned more, featuring an Indian heroine and the firefighter who's hiding his secret pain. These books are perfect for readers of AWWM, IWWM, protector romance, action romance, romantic suspense, medical romance, firefighter romance, police romance, Asian woman White man romance, Indian woman romance, new adult romance, one-night stand romance, scarred hero romance, summer romance, birthday romance, 21st birthday romance, college student romance, secret romance - you got the idea. If you personally wish Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Fire (and every single medical drama you watch) had were heavier on the kink, sex scenes, and erotic, you need to read MetroGen! This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, and J. Saman.

Book Matched  A Protector InstaLove Romantic Suspense

Download or read book Matched A Protector InstaLove Romantic Suspense written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good news: No more bad dates because I found the ONE. Bad news: He's either unemployed . . . or James Bond. Third-year medical student Nora Bornstein is over her mom's endless matchmaking attempts. No single Jewish boy of any age in the closest six metropolitan areas has convinced Nora to change her life's ambition from 'doctor' to 'wife.' Enter Barack Perez who claims to be a good Jewish boy from New York. He says he’s an out-of-work cook, but he might be an international super spy. Nora's not sure, but she's finally met her match. Warning: This romantic suspense is perfect for viewers who felt Fiddler on the Roof needed more unemployed assassins. Total avoid if you dislike Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Yentl, and an ending reveal to make you shriek. This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, and J. Saman.

Book Ablaze

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carina Alyce
  • Publisher : Carina Alyce
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 38 pages

Download or read book Ablaze written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this FREE steamy firefighter grumpy boss prequel novellete by International Bestselling romance author Dr. Carina Alyce... Meet the hot GRUMPY BOSS Fire Chief Noah Baker knows he rules his fire department with an iron fist. His subordinates quake in their boots under his piercing silent glare. It's necessary because it's up to him to make sure the city doesn't burn down. Meet his TEMPTATION He doesn't need a distraction like getting stuck in a supply closet with the most delicious and kissable woman he's ever met... who happens to be one of his rookie lady firefighters. Ablaze is a FREE short steamy prequel novelette in Carina Alyce's Metro Gen Scandals Romance series. It leads right into Smolder: A Steamy Grumpy Boss Firefighter Romance. This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman - except even better because it's written by a real life ER doctor, Carina Alyce!

Book Untamed

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carina Alyce
  • Publisher : Carina Alyce
  • Release : 2025-02-08
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 214 pages

Download or read book Untamed written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2025-02-08 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to liven up a boring Christmas party. Find out your one-night stand is your best friend's little sister. MetroGen Anesthesia Chief Dr. 'Roan' Marin does not like losing control. Nothing has tested his restraint like intern Clarissa Morgan, who happens to be his Navy SEAL best friend's little sister. Worse, this sweet good girl pediatrician revealed that Roan took her V-card, and she'd offered him her body for 'play-time.' He can use her, make her beg, tie her down... whatever he wants - overprotective brother be damned. Clarissa's waited her whole life for a sexy older man like Roan giving off the 'angry mean daddy' energy she craves. It's driving her crazy how he insists they can't be together. The crankier he is about it, the hungrier it makes her, and she's not above playing dirty if that gets her back in his bed. Especially if her brother never finds out... The steamy adventure continues for Clarissa and Roan in their next chapter - UNTAMED! Grab your preorder now! This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman.

Book Burn Card  A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Married in Vegas Firefighter Romance

Download or read book Burn Card A Steamy Grumpy Sunshine Married in Vegas Firefighter Romance written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guard yourself against the sinful delights of Vegas or you'll wake up naked and married to your mysterious firefighter neighbor. . . Teacher Caroline Peters has never fit in as one of the girls yet finds herself at a co-worker's bachelorette party in Vegas. This girls gone wild weekend gets her up close and personal with her fire captain crush from back home. Captain James Haskell has been burned by love, and he'd much rather focus on the firefighter convention than the temptations of Las Vegas. However, not even he is immune to the charms of the one woman he's hungered for from afar. And that's before he wakes up naked with a ring on his finger and his arm around Caroline . . . Author's warning: This over-the-top sexy Vegas grumpy sunshine romance mixes the drama and high-adrenaline of Chicago Fire with dirty scenes worthy of Fifty Shades. One-click for a scorching first responder romance with real heart-pounding fire, and medical scenes - written by a real-life ER doctor. Steam up your screen today before the price changes! Contains the following tropes - Grumpy Sunshine - Mean Boss - Broken Hero - Interracial Romance - Protector romance - Action-Romance - Jet set Romance - Married in Vegas - Infertility - Quirky cast - Bachelorette party This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, Kaye Kennedy, Janie Crouch, and J. Saman. (Who doesn't LOVE grumpy sunshine romantic suspense? I do, bring all the grumpy sunshine romantic suspense. Twelve servings of grumpy sunshine romance with a side of action adventure romance and more romantic suspense toppings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner served by a sexy grumpy firefighter!)

Book The Naughty List  A FREE Holiday Exclusive Limited Time Romance Collection

Download or read book The Naughty List A FREE Holiday Exclusive Limited Time Romance Collection written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give yourself the Christmas gift you deserve . . . This holiday season treat yourself to a set of FREE MetroGen Romances. These four books will leave you screaming for more. Unchecked: A Steamy Love Triangle Cliffhanger Romance Dr. Stella Magi is addicted to terrible romantic decisions, and how will she choose between her dominant friend with benefits, the fun playboy, or the good guy she's never felt she deserved? Tempted: A Steamy Second Chance Friends to Lovers Romance Firefighter Fabian Santos never admitted how he felt about ER clerk Cassie Odon. Then an accident at the hospital leads to her in his arms - naked - and he's not going to let her go. Wildcat: A Steamy One Night Stand to More Football Romance NFL star Trevor Hampton avoids wine and women during the season - until he met spitfire Leslie McClunis - the woman he can't forget and must have. . . Matched: An Retired Assassin Romantic Suspense Good girl medical student Nora Borenstein is done with her matchmaking mother and swears off men. Her plan doesn't last because Barak Perez is everything she ever wanted - if she wasn't sure he was an ex globe-trotting assassin. Once you finish, you NEED to grab the fun epilogue holiday novella - Wrapped Up - available NOW! This book is perfect for readers who love Brittany Sahin, Nicole Snow, K.C. Crowne, Lucy Score, and J. Saman.

Book Tasted  Recipes that Kiss and Tell from MetroGen

Download or read book Tasted Recipes that Kiss and Tell from MetroGen written by Carina Alyce and published by Carina Alyce. This book was released on with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a taste of MetroGen Downtown in this exclusive cookbook! If you love MetroGen and wish you could visit the NorthStar Cafe or let Chief Baker make your Not-Thanksgiving Dinner, then you've come to the right place. Carina Alyce welcomes you to the kitchens of Firehouse 15, Caroline Haskell, Kevin Jones, Nora Borenstein and more! Stop by Throcky's and serve yourself a Wildcat before making out in the MetroGen laundry tunnels - not that you would ever do that. Featuring recipes you know you HAVE to try like . . . Unresolved Sexual Tension Emergency Cake Perfect Morning After Baked French Toast Alternate Timeline Pancakes Starving Medical Student Smoothies and many more! Even better, Carina Alyce promises these recipes are simple with minimal prep and easy ingredients with no actual cooking skills required - because Carina is a busy romance doctor with six kids. Written with tongue-in-cheek humor and tidbits of sexiness, you're sure to fill your heart and your stomach!

Book Beautiful Disaster Signed Limited Edition

Download or read book Beautiful Disaster Signed Limited Edition written by Jamie McGuire and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abby Abernathy is re-inventing herself as the good girl as she begins her freshman year at college, which is why she must resist lean, cut, and tattooed Travis Maddox, a classic bad boy.

Book Well Played

    Book Details:
  • Author : Vi Keeland
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-10-25
  • ISBN : 9781951045609
  • Pages : 312 pages

Download or read book Well Played written by Vi Keeland and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times Bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a new, sexy standalone novel. It all started with a bet. When my young son inherited half of his great grandfather's historic inn, I decided to move us both to the place where I grew up. Notice I said half of the Inn. The other half now belonged to Levi Miller, the famous quarterback who had other ideas about what we should do with the property. We won't mention that I accidentally injured him during our first meeting, causing him to get eight stitches. You could say we got off on the wrong foot. We bickered a lot as we both moved into the property while we figured things out. He wanted to unload the rundown place which, admittedly, needed a lot of work. I wanted to restore The Palm Inn to its original beauty and re-open it as a bed and breakfast. We couldn't agree on anything. So Levi made me a proposal. One he thought I would surely lose. If I could sell out the place by the time he had to leave for training at the end of summer, he would back off and let me run it. But in the weeks that followed, we got more than we bargained for while we were living under the same roof. Levi and I got closer, and before I knew it, my nightly fantasies about the brawny Adonis became a reality. Not to mention, he was so great with my son. We were in over our heads in more ways than one. Because not only was he the last man on Earth I should be falling for because of our deal, but Levi was also my ex's older brother. And now the inn was the least of my problems.

Book Gameboard of the Gods

    Book Details:
  • Author : Richelle Mead
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2013-06-04
  • ISBN : 1101624302
  • Pages : 573 pages

Download or read book Gameboard of the Gods written by Richelle Mead and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth is, when you banish the gods from the world, they eventually come back—with a vengeance. In the near future, Justin March lives in exile from the Republic of United North America. After failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims, Justin is surprised when he is sent back with a peculiar assignment—to solve a string of ritualistic murders steeped in seemingly unexplainable phenomena. Justin’s return comes with an even bigger shock: His new partner and bodyguard, Mae Koskinen, is a prætorian, one of the Republic’s technologically enhanced supersoldiers. Mae’s inexplicable beauty and aristocratic upbringing attract Justin’s curiosity and desire, but her true nature holds more danger than anyone realizes. As their investigation unfolds, Justin and Mae find themselves in the crosshairs of mysterious enemies. Powers greater than they can imagine have started to assemble in the shadows, preparing to reclaim a world that has renounced religion and where humans are merely gamepieces on their board.