Author: Julia Sykes
Publisher: Julia Sykes
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 905
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Three first-in-series captive romance books by USA Today bestselling author Julia Sykes, available in one collection for a limited time! Sweet Captivity I don't like to be touched. I'm the hacker-geek-goddess of the FBI. When I'm hiding behind my screen, I'm a safe distance from everyone; isolated, powerful. No man has ever touched me, but when I'm captured by Colombian drug lord Andrés Moreno, I no longer have the right to refuse. He's scarred and scary, and his cruel brother Cristian has tasked him with breaking me. The longer I remain trapped with him, the more I come to suspect that I'm not the only captive in his brother's home. Andrés' scars go deeper than the wicked furrows carved into his flesh, his pain reflected in the dark demands he imposes upon me. His obsession is twisted and wrong, but maybe I'm twisted, too. Do I want to be rescued from him? Or is he the one who truly needs saving? Mafia Captive Two darkly domineering alpha males. One sets my body on fire. The other makes me tremble. And they swear they won't let me go. My ordinary life as a college sophomore becomes extraordinary when Joseph storms into my world and sweeps me off my feet. Our intense connection seems too impossible to be real, like a wonderful dream. Until it becomes a nightmare. Drugged. Kidnapped. When I wake up, I find myself trapped in the arms of the man who was supposed to be my fierce protector. My sweet first love is a criminal, the son of a powerful mafia boss. And his best friend Marco--the terrifying, heavily-muscled man who abducted me--is a brutal enforcer. They say they can't let me go, or their enemies might hurt me. Despite everything, my heart still belongs to Joseph, and I can't help surrendering to the fiery chemistry between us. Marco's rigid rules infuriate me, but his steady onyx stare and stern orders make something darker than anger burn low in my belly. They swear they've kidnapped me for my own protection, but will staying close to my alluring criminal captors put me in more danger than ever? Impossible My life was irrevocably changed that night; the night I was taken. I saved a man's life, but at what cost to myself? Can I convince him to save me in return? I hate him for what he's done to me. But the longer I'm trapped with him, the harder it is to cling to that hatred. He is an enigma of a man, one who is shockingly arrogant, sweetly contrite, and frighteningly aggressive by turns. And the pain in his eyes is a mirror for my own. The longer I remain in his grip, the more confused I become. Is my freedom worth betraying him?
Author: Abbi Cook
Publisher: Dark Vine Media LLC
ISBN: 1734517387
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 808
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For the first time, get the three Captive Hearts series books in one volume! Includes Behind The Mask, Beneath The Surface, and Beyond The Lies. Behind The Mask I’m a bad man. I never said I was anything else. I shouldn’t want the beautiful brunette who lives in that suburban cul-de-sac, but one glance and I can’t think of anything else but taking her. The innocence in her dark eyes tells me she has no idea what life in my world is like. But she’s going to find out. I control everything around me, and that includes Kaia now. At first, she’ll beg for her freedom, but it won’t take long before she’s begging for something else. Her world has changed. She’s mine now. Beneath The Surface He took me from my safe little house and now I’m his. Cason Varens, the terrifying and brutally beautiful enforcer for the Varens crime family, plucked me from my life to punish my father. I may be young, but I know how this works. Men like Cason take no prisoners. Unless you make them want something more than blood and death. He says for the next seven days, I’m his. His to have. His to take. Payment for giving up a week of his life for the job. But what he doesn’t know is I’ve got a plan, and I’ll do whatever I have to so I’m alive at the end of that week. To him, it’s just seven days. To me, it might be the rest of my life. Beyond The Lies He’s claimed me, and now my life is in his hands. I only know him by his first name. King. Beautiful and savage, he promises if I obey him, I’ll get out of this alive. But that’s not how the world works, especially with men like him. I want to hate him, but I can’t deny what he makes me feel. I tell myself it’s the way I’ll trick him to get free, but will I be able to leave him if I get the chance? We’re playing a dangerous game in a place neither one of us belongs. King says everything he seems to be is a lie, except when it comes to me. Before this is all over, the two of us will see if that’s the truth. Publisher's Note: Captive Hearts A Dark Romance Mafia Collection contains themes which may be disturbing to some readers. Topics: dark romance, organized crime thrillers, crime thrillers, romantic suspense, anti-hero, mafia romance, contemporary romance, women's psychological fiction, villain, happily ever after, standalone, kidnapping thriller, suspense thriller, organized crime romance, Gothic romance, kidnapping thrillers romance, women's crime fiction, organized crime romance mafia, dark suspense thriller romance, Abbi Cook Perfect for fans of Renee Rose, Faith Summers, Zoe Black, J.L. Beck, Natasha Knight, Jane Henry, Rina Kent, Vanessa Vale, Lee Savino, Anna Zaires, A. Zavarelli, Clarissa Wild, Stasia Black, Alta Hensley, CD Reiss, Julia Sykes, Skye Warren, Pepper Winters, Penelope Sky, Aleatha Romig, Charmaine Pauls, Amelia Wilde, Willow Winters
Author: Julia Sykes
Publisher: Julia Sykes
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 536
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This collection includes three books in the Captive Series: Wicked King, Caged Princess (bonus novella), and Ruthless Savior! Wicked King Carmen Ronaldo is my enemy and my obsession. I’ll conquer her and make her mine. For years, Carmen has hated me. I deceived her to learn her family’s secrets, and then I used those secrets to fracture the Ronaldo cartel. I took half of their territory and made myself a king, but I’ve never been fully satisfied in my victory. I’ve waited far too long to claim Carmen for myself. My feisty little kitten might hate me for taking her as my captive, but she'll surrender herself to me. I’ll protect her from all her enemies. Except me. My cage will be her refuge, my rules her fortress. Carmen is no longer my enemy. She's just mine. Caged Princess One night with the princess of the Ronaldo Cartel. One night to lure Carmen into spilling her brother’s secrets. Secrets that I will use the shatter his organization. I will pick up the pieces for myself. I will be the new king. Too bad she’ll hate me forever for my betrayal. That didn’t bother me before, but now that I’ve had the most intense experience of my life with my sweet kitten, I find that I don’t like leaving her behind. I’ve never experienced regret. The emotions that rule weaker men don’t affect me. Until her. Ruthless Savior My pretty little captive thinks she can run from me. She doesn’t understand how ruthless I truly am… Guarding my lovely hostage has become my obsession. I protect Marisol from the vicious men in my brutal cartel, including myself. I’ve kept the promise I made to my boss on the night of her capture: No one touches her. But she runs from me at the first opportunity, escaping the safe cage I built for her. I’ve spent endless nights imagining so many delicious ways to claim her. Now that she’s defied the cartel, I can indulge all of my dark desires. I’ll never let her escape me again. Marisol is mine.
Author: Melanie Dickerson
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310749212
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1128
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Romance, intrigue, and danger abound in this five-book bind-up of Melanie Dickerson’s bestselling fairy-tale retellings. The Healer’s Apprentice: Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, and when Lord Hamlin—the future duke—is injured, it is Rose who tends to him. As she works to heal his wound, she begins to fall in love, and wonders if he feels the same. But Lord Hamlin is betrothed to a mysterious young woman in hiding. As Rose’s life spins toward confusion, she must take the first steps on a journey to discover her own destiny. The Merchant’s Daughter: Annabel is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. She soon finds he is actually very kind and caring, and the two strike up a friendship that could soon become more. Then Annabel becomes involved in a situation that could possibly lead to Ranulf’s demise. The Fairest Beauty: Sophie desperately wants to get away from her stepmother’s jealousy, and receives her chance when Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle to rescue her, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother. Though romance is impossible--she is his brother’s future wife, and Gabe himself is betrothed to someone else--the pair flee to the Cottage of the Seven to find help. Before long both must not only protect each other from the dangers around them, they must also protect their hearts. The Captive Maiden: When Gisela learns the duke’s son, Valten--the boy she has daydreamed about for years--is throwing a ball in hopes of finding a wife, she vows to find a way to attend, even if it’s only for a taste of a life she’ll never have. To her surprise, she catches Valten’s eye. Though he is rough around the edges, Gisela finds Valten is everything she hoped he would be. But other forces are bent on keeping the two from falling further in love, putting Gisela in more danger than she ever imagined. The Princess Spy: Margaretha has always been a romantic, and hopes her newest suitor, Lord Claybrook, is destined to be her one true love. But then an injured man is brought to Hagenheim Castle, claiming to be an English lord who was attacked by Claybrook and left for dead. And only Margaretha--one of the few who speaks his language--understands the wild story. It is up to her to save her father, Colin, and Hagenheim itself from Claybrook’s wicked plot.
Author: Isla Chiu
Publisher: Isla Chiu
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
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Warning: this collection contains 5 sexy age gap instalove romance short stories featuring young women and their determined alpha males! Includes Caught by My Professor, Working for My Dad's Best Friend, Waiting on My Dad's Former Friend, Trapped in the Storm With My Boyfriend's Dad, and Claimed by the Mountain Man. Caught by My Professor My professor stares at my hand. Like an idiot, I'm still holding the answer key. A corner of his mouth curves up. "Were you planning to cheat on the upcoming exam?" I drop the answer key like the paper has the ability to give me a second-degree burn. "I, um, well, I..." God, I might as well tattoo, Cheater, cheater, pumpkin eater, on my forehead. "Is there any way you could not tell anyone about this?" I ask. Probably a futile question. To my surprise, he says, "I'm willing to keep this a secret, but..." I widen my eyes when he plays with a lock of my hair. Is a professor allowed to do that? "You might not like my proposal." A wicked smile appears on his face. "Or you might like it very much." Working for My Dad's Best Friend Dad's friend may be a rich jerk who spends obscene sums of money on vases and is twice my age, but I can't deny that I find him attractive with his messy auburn hair, those dark blue eyes, and the five o'clock shadow on his defined jawline. If he weren't close buddies with Baba and I were far less acquainted with his personality, I might have hooked up with him. Okay, I would have definitely hooked up with him. Waiting on My Dad's Former Friend He asks, "Aren't you going to ask me why I fell out with your father?" Though I'm curious, I reply, "That's between you and my dad." "We fell out over you." I blink. "Over me? Why?" "Your father asked me to help him with some of his debts. I told him I would give him money…on one condition." Dad had–or has–debts? This is news to me. My father is an obsessive couponer and refuses to buy any clothes that don't come off the clearance rack. "Why would that end your friendship?" I ask. "Because the 'one condition' was having you." Trapped in the Storm With My Boyfriend's Dad Surprising me, he grabs my hand and pulls me toward the dining room. The contact causes my pulse to flutter. A voice in my head hisses, Oh my God, you can't develop a crush on your ex-boyfriend's dad. Despite the voice, I find myself sneaking glances at Mr. Fleming. Gabe inherited his good looks, and I'm looking right at the source. Both father and son have dark blond waves of luscious hair, bright hazel eyes, and effortlessly fit bodies that look damn fine in designer clothes. Claimed by the Mountain Man "I need to get out of here," I whisper. But how? My horrible sense of direction is what landed me here in the first place, and if I attempted venturing into the woods again, I might actually get eaten by a bear. "Hello." I nearly fall off the bed. "Careful," he growls, catching me before I hit the floor. My pulse jumps. I was right about the stranger's size. He is huge. His arms are like muscular tree trunks, and I swear he must be 7 feet tall. He's also super hot, something I did not expect. I'm typically not into bearded guys, but that black beard really suits his chiseled face and brings out his green eyes.
Author: Julia Sykes
Publisher: Julia Sykes
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 559
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This collection includes three books in the Captive Series: Stolen Innocence (prequel), Stealing Beauty, and Pretty Hostage! Stolen Innocence I was sold like property on the day of my father’s funeral. I’d thought his death would set me free, but I’d never truly understood what it meant to have all my freedoms stripped away. Until that day, I’d been living in a child’s fantasy. Then my brother sells me to Vicente Rodríguez, a ruthless drug lord. My only reprieve from my hellish reality is in the strained companionship I share with his son, Adrián. Sometimes, I think he hates me. He can be cold and cruel, his burning green eyes glowering when he looks at me. But the longer I’m trapped in his home, the more heated those looks become, and not just with hatred. They make something burn within me, too. My innocence is no longer mine to give, but Adrián might be the first one to claim it for himself. Stealing Beauty Valentina hates me. That doesn't stop me from kidnapping her, stealing her away for myself. She was brought into my home when we were teenagers, sold to my father to pay a debt. She became the only light in my dark criminal underworld, and I couldn't help loving her. Now, ten years have separated us, and I've established my reputation as the most notorious, ruthless drug lord on the west coast. I don't care if she's grown to hate me. I'm finally powerful enough to claim Valentina for myself, and no one can stop me. A decade hasn't dulled my obsessive need for her. I'll kill anyone who tries to take her from me. Valentina was always meant to be mine. Nothing will stop me from possessing her, body and soul. Pretty Hostage "She's yours now." With those three words, my boss gives me a gift: permission to kidnap and keep the woman I've wanted for years. Ever since we were teenagers, I've denied my desire for Sofia. Despite her father's involvement in running our cocaine empire, Caesar Hernández has carefully sheltered her from the brutal realities of our world. She's always been far too innocent and pure for me to drag her out of her charmed life and into my depravities. But Caesar chose to betray my ruthless boss. He'll have to prove his loyalty once again if he doesn't want any harm to come to his beloved daughter. I have her now, and he's well aware of my darker tendencies. I tried to save her from this, but I can't fight my savage nature when Sofia is in my home and under my command. I'll do whatever it takes to keep my pretty hostage. If anyone tries to steal her from me, I'll start a war to protect my most precious possession. Sofia is mine, and I'll never let her go.
Author: Anna Zaires
Publisher: Grey Eagle Publications
ISBN: 1643664727
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 660
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The complete USA TODAY bestselling duet, available for the first time in one convenient, discounted bundle. Over 2300 5-star reviews on the individual books! Of all the hospitals in New York City, he walks into mine. I know from the moment I see him that Alex Volkov is dangerous. He’s the kind of trouble every woman should run from. The bullet his bodyguard took for him proves that. My attraction to him is not rational, not logical... but it’s too strong to resist. I tell myself it will be just one night. One night to step away from the stress of work, to give into temptation. But before I know it, he’s pulling me deeper into his world of excess and violence, invading not only my life but my heart. He's always known the power he wields over me, but once I discover it for myself, my future is already under his control. Note: This bundle contains White Nights and Midnight Days and is the full story of Alex and Kate.
Author: Isla Chiu
Publisher: Isla Chiu
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
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Warning: this collection contains 5 sexy age gap instalove romance short stories featuring young women and their determined alpha males! Includes An Offer from My Dad's Creditor, Knocked Up by the Tycoon, Caught by the College President, Wanted by My Fake Boyfriend's Dad, and An Offer from the CEO! An Offer from My Dad's Creditor "Lucky for you and your parents, I'm benevolent enough to offer an alternative method of payment," he says. From the lust in his gray gaze, I have a pretty good idea what the "alternative method of payment" is, but I ask anyway, "What do you want, Mr. Ricci?" "I want you to carry my child." His words make me lightheaded. Today was not a good day to skip dinner. "Um, what?" I ask, my legs trembling with the struggle to stay upright. Maybe I heard him wrong. No such luck. "I want you to carry my child, Paisley." Knocked Up by the Tycoon My breath stops for a moment. Is that…? I shake my head before I can finish the thought. Pregnancy has to be making me hear things. Because there's no way– "Alexa, look at me." My eyes bulge out of their sockets when a big familiar hand grabs my small one. Okay, I don't think my pregnancy brain can make that up. My imagination is not that vivid. I turn around, and my breath halts for yet another moment. Standing in front of me is Dallas Takahashi, my ex-boyfriend. And the father of the baby growing inside me. Caught by the College President I suck in a breath when my college president wraps his arms around me and pulls me onto his lap. "I…I have a boyfriend," I say, my voice coming out annoyingly breathy. He chuckles. "Oh, yes, your boyfriend, who seems like a real prize." He tugs at my blanket, exposing my bare shoulder. When he lowers his head and presses his mouth to my shoulder, I become breathless. Wanted by My Fake Boyfriend's Dad At the sight of Mike's father, I have to actively keep my jaw off the ground. One thing my friend neglected to tell me–his father is sexy. Mike's not a bad-looking guy either, but he got his golden hair and hazel eyes from his mother. Mr. Currant, on the other hand, has dark chocolate waves and intense gray eyes. Tall, dark, and handsome–just my type. An Offer from the CEO His face becomes serious. "I know your family has a lot of debt, Charity." I stiffen. Does a CEO normally concern himself with the financial troubles of a lowly office assistant? "There are your mother's unpaid hospital bills, your father's unwise loan to his brother, your own brother's gambling…" My grip tightens on my bottled water. How does he know all of that? "I'll take care of that debt," Adam says. I catch my breath. Chance Enterprises is a multi-billion dollar company, so I know he has the means to pay off my family's mountain of debt. "Why would you do that?" I ask. Then I remember that Mr. Chance is known for his philanthropy. Does he see me as a pitiful charity case? Is that why he has been so nice to me? "Because I want something in exchange." "What do you…?" I get my answer when he strokes the hem of my black pencil skirt.
Author: Cara Bristol
Publisher: Cara Bristol
ISBN: 1947203215
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1026
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The Men of Mettle boxed set contains seven cyborg romance books. The cyborgs of the clandestine military unit Cyber Operations are the only force preventing galactic domination by a terrorist mastermind. These Men of Mettle are saving the galaxy (and the girl) one mission at a time. Cyborg Protector (Men of Mettle 1) When cyborg Brock Mann is ordered to protect a planetary ambassador, he discovers she’s the woman from his past who almost ruined his life. He’ll do his duty, but he won’t fall in love with her. Cyborg Protector was previously titled Stranded with the Cyborg. Cyborg Rogue (Men of Mettle 2) Cyborg Kai Andros’s mission is to infiltrate a terrorist’s space station, get the intel, and get out. His orders said nothing about rescuing Mariska, the enemy’s innocent daughter. Now Cyber Operations and the terrorists are on their tail. Cyborg Rogue was previously titled Mated with the Cyborg. Cyborg Boss (Men of Mettle 3) Ex-Cyber Operations field agent Dale Homme who runs a secret spaceship factory has developed a sixth sense for smelling trouble. When lllumina applies for a job, he knows in minutes everything about her is false. Common sense says send her packing. His gut says she needs his protection. Cyborg Boss was previously titled Captured by the Cyborg. Cyborg Heat (Men of Mettle 4) Amanda Mansfield is a cyborg with something to prove. Sonny Masters is a former thug turned cyborg with nothing to lose. The only thing more dangerous than teaming up for a suicide mission is falling in love. Cyborg Heat was previously titled Trapped with the Cyborg. Cyborg Mate (Men of Mettle 5) Future empress Julietta never intended to fall in love with a Terran man while visiting Earth. Leaving to fulfill her responsibilities on her home planet opened up a hole in her heart that could never be filled. When March Fellows, now a cyborg, unexpectedly shows up on the eve of her arranged marriage, she and March are thrust into a political conspiracy that threatens her empire and their lives. Cyborg Mate was previously titled Claimed by the Cyborg. Cyborg Rescuer (Men of Mettle 6) Hostage Solia waits for death at the hands of vicious predatory aliens when Cyber Operations agent Guy Roarke disobeys orders and charges in. Can he overcome the guilt of past mistakes in time to save her life? Cyborg Rescuer was previously titled Rescued by the Cyborg and published in Pets in Space 2: Embrace the Romance. Cyborg Commander (Men of Mettle 7) Billionaire cyborg Carter Aymes devotes his wealth and time to saving lives. When he hires Beth O’Shea, a courageous woman with connections to his past, the attraction is immediate and strong. As their relationship heats up, so does the urgency to capture a terrorist mastermind before he can unleash a stealth weapon at a critical planetary summit. With millions of lives at stake, Carter discovers that stopping the attack may require sacrificing Beth’s life. Will Carter be able to rescue her, or will his new love be the one person he can’t save? Cyborg Commander was previously titled Hunted by the Cyborg.
Author: Emma James
Publisher: Emma James
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 600
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THREE BOOKS in ONE I Condemned Her. Now I Must Fight To Save Her. EDGE I am an enforcer who knows how to get answers with the help of my black bag, No Mercy. I make no apologies for the darkness that runs through my veins. The day I received the letter was the day I condemned her. She needed to pay for her sins. I take a leave of absence from my club to hunt her down. But my prey is more than I bargained for. Her only true crime was being born. Now I must save her. She hates me, but I won’t stop until I find her. She is a debt owed. He can’t have her. She’s mine. I aim to pay in blood, painting the town red. The only problem is she’s vanished. Where in the world did evil take her? AUTHOR NOTE: This box set contains the first three books ONLY of the completed five-book series and one novella. To get the complete story about Edge and Whisper, you must continue until the end of the series, or you will be left wondering about Edge and Whisper if you only read up to book 3. Then there is the spin-off duet. Hitched is book 1. BEST READING ORDER: Wrenched # 1 Warped # 2 Contorted # 3 Entwined # 4 The Enforcers' Revenge # 4.5 (co-written with Kathryn C Kelly) Venerated # 5 Spin-off Duet Hitched # 1 (The Wedding and so much more.) Be prepared to ship Torque and Flora
