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Betrayed by the government he worked for, Jake Callahan, leader of a group of powerful telepaths, will do anything to keep his people safe—and that means uncovering the secrets behind their past. His only hope lies with Christa Winters, the beautiful scientist daughter of Jake's old boss. But Christa has secrets of her own . . .

For fiercely independent Sincere Watkins, her stunning beauty is an obstacle to be overcome. Growing up in New Orleans' most dangerous neighborhood, she caught the eye of Lorde, leader of the ruthless local gang, The Saints. Despite Lorde’s unstoppable obsession with her, Sincere is making a life for herself. She won’t let him stand in her way—even after he takes out someone she cares for. Sincere just focuses on fulfilling her dreams—and holds love at a distance to keep others safe …

When magic strikes and Atlanta goes to pieces, it's a job for Kate Daniels...Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that's saying a lot. But when Kate's werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet.

Lang geleden bouwde Arthur Poole een groot huis in Maine dat uitkeek over de onstuimige oceaan. Nu woont Sonya MacTavish in het huis, dat al generaties lang vervloekt is. Ze was er getuige van de dood van zeven bruiden en van de diefstal van zeven trouwringen. Vastbesloten om deze plek te vullen met licht, leven en hoop, besluit Sonya dat het tijd is om de vloek te verbreken en de kwaadaardige geest eens en voor altijd te verbannen. Maar de vrouw in de zwarte jurk blijft rondwaren en laat zich in angstaanjagende verschijningen aan Sonya zien.

Years ago, after their blood brother ritual, Gage, Fox, and Caleb emerged from the woods, each with a piece of bloodstone. Now, it will become their weapon in the final fight against the demon they awakened. Winner take all...Shared nightmares, visions of blood and fire, and random violence begin to plague the longtime friends and Quinn, Layla, and Cybil, the women bound to them by fate. None of them can ignore the fact that, this year, the demon has grown stronger.

For fans of Darcy Coates’s paranormal thrills and Jeneva Rose’s romantic suspense, the supernatural and physical worlds collide in this mesmerizing tale of a gruesome murder set against the Southern Gothic backdrop of a historic Louisiana mansion.

Money, Power, and Respect were the only things that mattered to Trae Keal. He was one of D.C.'s most notorious gangsters and loved the fact that there was nothing anyone could do to stop him from ruling the streets. The FBI knows taking Trae down won't be an easy task so they enlist the help of Carmen, an undercover agent sent to infiltrate Trae's crew by any means necessary. Caught up in the drama with his new love Karina, Trae doesn't see his life unfolding in front of him. Unknowingly, he gives Carmen information about his operation that could send him away for years.

Bleu is addicted to the luxe life, and it has led her down a road of self-destruction. She knows what it feels like to be turned out by the game. With a crack addiction that she can't seem to escape, she's desperate for a savior. The problem is, she has two great loves who both want to come to her rescue. When her best friend, Noah, comes searching for her, Bleu is faced with a dilemma: Will she let him save her, or will she stick with kingpin Iman, who has loved her since their first encounter? Or will both men lose her?

Every hustler's reign ends in one of two ways: prison or death. Refusing to let that prediction become a reality, Julius "Jules" Carter creates new rules to an old game. Strategically, he forms one of the most notorious drug operations Harlem has ever seen. Jules thinks the game is his biggest challenge - until he meets Tish. Young and ambitious, Tish is determined to escape from Harlem's allure, but her love for Jules has her rooted. It isn't long before she's tangled in Julius' web of lies and deceit.

Ever felt like someone was trying to keep you away from something that was rightfully yours? They played you for a fool and thought they would get the last laugh? Well, not in Angel’s world. Meet Angel Jacobs, a chick who will get what’s hers at all costs, even if it might cost someone else’s life. The state of Illinois is trying to label her as a serial killer, but will her previous diagnosis of mental illness save Angel from living the remainder of her life in a six-by-six jail cell? In Angel’s eyes, whether she wins or loses the case, she’s still going to come out on top.

To some men, Corrections Officer Sean Daniels would be considered the luckiest guy in the world. He has two gorgeous ladies vying for him. Corrections Officer Yadira Cruz is a feisty, hot tamale with a history of failed relationships. After a bad breakup with her daughter’s father, she sets her sights on Sean. The sex is sizzling, but is he ready to give her the commitment she’s looking for? Brandi Wallace is a single mom whose 19-year-old son, Shamari, is serving time at Rikers Island. On the outside, she's poised, polished, and a knock-out! Inside, she’s hiding a violent past.

Als Vivienne Jones von Rhys Penhallow verlassen wird, tut sie, was jede junge Hexe an ihrer Stelle getan hätte: Sie lässt sich ein Bad ein, mixt sich einen ordentlichen Drink und verflucht den Mistkerl, der ihr das Herz gebrochen hat. Neun Jahre später ist Vivi immer noch nicht über Rhys hinweg, und als dieser zum jährlichen Herbstfest nach Graves Glen zurückkehrt, beschließt sie, ihn zu ignorieren. Leichter gesagt, als getan, denn Vivis alter Fluch entfaltet mit Rhys Besuch erst seine volle Wirkung, und plötzlich ist das ganze Städtchen in Gefahr.

Hayley's on the run from a stalker who's determined to make her pay. When she saves the life of the Alpha of the local wolf pack, exposing her new location in the process, Cooper decides he has to make her his. His to possess, his to love, his to protect. He's waited a long time to find his mate. He's not going to let her go.

Coach Damon Kilpatrick believes that he has finally found Ms. Right in sexy corporate executive Nichole Adams, that is, until he realizes that she is already in a relationship. Nichole Adams has been involved with police officer Deacon Miles for two years. When he's shot in the line of duty, she leans on her friend Damon for support. She arrives at the hospital only to discover that Deacon, the man she planned to marry, already has a wife. Unable to deal with his lies and betrayal, Nichole leaves him, but Deacon can't accept it. Obsessed with Nichole, he will do anything to keep her.

Bleu Montclair knew as a young girl that she would one day escape the hard, unrelenting streets of Flint, Michigan. When her desperate prayers are answered in the form of a scholarship to UCLA, she knows she's struck gold. But soon after arriving, all her beautiful, bright dreams begin to fall apart. Endless temptations abound in the form of cars, clothes, booze, and drugs, and Bleu cannot keep up. When her roommate gives her the opportunity to make a lot of money fast, Bleu goes all in.

Once again she’s back! Keisha Ervin, that is, with her spellbinding tale of love, family, money, and scandal. In this sizzling new story, Keisha introduces you to Mina Matthews. She is not your typical around-the-way girl. Her dreams of making a life for herself outside the hood are now a reality. At the age of 25, she has her own full-service salon, Mina’s Joint, drives a CLK55, and is engaged to Andrew, the son of the mayor of St. Louis. To most, she has it all, but everything that glitters ain’t gold.

Liebe, Verrat und Intrigen an einer High School für Vampire! Es ist Frühling an der Vampirakademie, und Rose Hathaway steht kurz davor, ihren Abschluss zu machen. Doch seit sie zum ersten Mal einen Strigoi im Kampf getötet hat, wird Rose von düsteren Gedanken und merkwürdigen Visionen geplagt. Währenddessen zieht neues Unheil herauf: Lissa hat wieder begonnen, mit ihrer Magie zu experimentieren, und ihr einstiger Widersacher Victor Dashkov ist möglicherweise auf freiem Fuß. Rose und Dimitri kommen sich wieder näher, die verbotene Leidenschaft zwischen beiden flammt unvermindert auf.

I knew how to love because I loved my Yaya more than life. I knew that I could love because of the baby I had grown within me and now held; I loved her more than I loved myself. As I watched this man sleep peacefully beside me, one arm around me, keeping me close, I knew that I loved him. I knew that I could see forever with him, and I knew that he would kill any and everything moving when it came to protecting me.

I've known the torment of being trapped, of battling monsters—both outside and within. But I've also known the peace and completeness of holding the one I was meant for in my arms. Unfortunately, she's not intended for me. I am destined for one thing and one thing only: eradicating the evil that plagues our world. Once I deal with my nemesis, maybe I can finally rest. Even if it means my soul being reaped by the strong, beautiful, and utterly captivating woman who makes my heart beat like no other.

Mika Tanner has loved Bailey Morrell, a beautiful Healer, since childhood. But his duty as a sentinel, a supernatural guardian of an ancient race, clashed with her rebellious spirit. Now a dangerous new anarchist group threatens life as they know it.