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The HOT cover for Hostile Territory is here! This is book 1 in the new Blackbridge Security series by Marie James. Get ready for an ex's best friend, enemies to lovers romantic suspense where the hero risks it all for the woman he loves.
Can you call someone an enemy if you haven’t seen them for the better part of a decade?
Deacon Black is perfectly content with the status quo—work, sleep, repeat.
Who cares if he’s rigid, structured, and set in his ways?
It’s a job requirement that keeps his men safe and his company’s doors open.
One phone call is all it takes to upend his life and land him right back into a past he has tried to forget.
Revisiting old ghosts is the last thing he needs.
Especially when the forced trip down memory lane includes the only woman he never wanted to see again.
Annalise Grimaldi hit the jackpot with her life—from her trust fund to her best friend, she has it all.
But her world comes crashing to a halt when her best friend vanishes— leaving behind an apartment in tatters and more questions than answers.
There’s only one person she can think of that can help in a situation like this.
She hates to make the call, but there isn’t a thing she wouldn’t do to make sure her friend is found.
Even setting aside her hatred for Deacon Black.
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-- EXCERPT: Oz’s phone rang, drawing his attention. The number meant nothing to him, but they rarely did. If this person had access to his phone number, that meant he knew Oz. “Morgon.” The voice of his commanding officer, now a Navy general, could never be mistaken. Oz still heard his commands echoing in his damn dreams. “General Kilbourn.” A smile spread over his face at this old connection but resurrected a few that plucked his heartstrings as well. “To what do I owe the honor? Have you finally retired and are calling to offer me your brass hat?” “No, goddammit. I call you once in eighteen years and your only response is to grab for my rank.” The harsh tone had Oz snapping his mouth shut on any further comments. “This is no joking matter,” Kilbourn bit off. “What can I do for you, General?” A heavy beat of silence hit Oz before the man replied. “My daughter is missing.” The effect of those words hit Oz like a sonic boom after an explosion. Except this looked more like a nuclear mushroom cloud. Jesus fucking Christ. Rose. “What the hell happened? Where did they take her from?” Tingles shot up from his fingertips to his face, and he realized his blood vessels had constricted with the shock. This was typically the time when people passed out, but he held on to the threads of control. “From somewhere in DC.” “You don’t know?” he practically bellowed into the phone. His voice resounded off the high church ceiling. “No. We have closed circuit cameras showing she left her house around ten-hundred and then went for a run.” Fucking hell. “We can get you the footage,” Kilbourn said. “I can get the footage myself. You believe she’s been kidnapped.” He knew Rose worked as a JAG, who climbed the ranks quickly after she defended a lieutenant and got him out of some extreme charges, which put her services in high demand. Her work required that she dug into back alleyways, uncovering secrets that someone might be trying to keep under wraps. “Yes, she’s been kidnapped. She hasn’t been home in two days and didn’t show up for work this morning. That isn’t like Rose.” “No. No, it isn’t,” he said softly. “Does this have to do with a case?” “We believe so. We aren’t talking about a controlled substance charge and dishonorable discharge—it’s a high profile case of treason, and we might be dealing with groups that can do Rose real harm.” “Does Rose believe this man she’s defending is innocent?” Her name branded his tongue. “She does.” “But she may have dug too deep—stirred up a hornet’s nest.” “Exactly,” Kilbourn grated out. “Oz—I only trust you. Get her back for me.” “I will. In the meantime, do not allow any government agencies to get involved. Those untrained bastards will only get in my way.” “I know—it’s why I called you first.” “I’ll be in touch when I have her back.” Not if. Oz never failed.
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Title: The Dangerous Son
Author: Zoe Hill
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Day: June 25, 2020
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♦ ♦ ♦For Spenser Ingram love is an abstract concept. Friendless and fearless, he happily walks his own solo path. Encouraged by his parents to wield his cold-blooded ruthlessness like a weapon, the boy who never cried grew into a man who regularly makes others weep. Sent to deliver a message to a local motorcycle club that’s standing in the way of his family’s never-ending pursuit of power, he encounters Poppy Tennyson and is immediately captivated. For the first time in his life, Spenser wants something for himself. Unfortunately, a decades-long conspiracy is playing out behind the scenes, and he’s quickly left questioning if his affection for Poppy is genuine or a carefully crafted illusion created by the one person he thought he could trust. The Dangerous Son is a dark and erotic romantic thriller set in a world where deception is the norm and the truth can’t be trusted.
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Zoe Hill is an Australian author. She hates speaking about herself in third person, but hopes you'll bear with her...
A fan of the saying, “there’s three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth,” Zoe has found that she enjoys delving into the so-called villain’s version of events as she writes. In life and fiction, she firmly believes that we’re all the one ‘bad’ decision away from becoming the villain in someone’s story. This discovery led to the creation of her brand of love story - Villainous Romance. Residing in the Central West of New South Wales, she's a country girl at heart who loves a good dose of heavy metal, watches UFC fights like it's her job, and can be found discussing the plot of her current WIP with her animals. Zoe loves a good cup of coffee, lives and breathes books, and is pretty proud of how well she's moonlighting as a competent wife and mother. Zoe is active online and loves nothing better than chatting about books. ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦
“There was a truth once. Truth we shared in the dark and scribed scars upon our hearts.
There was a lie once. A lie that shattered our hard-earned truth apart.”
Eleanor Grace did the unbelievable. She fell for a man who trades in women, dabbles in myth, and has the morals of a cold-hearted beast. However, love isn’t enough where past sins are concerned and only pain can follow. Sully Sinclair did the impossible. He gave his trust to a goddess who has the ultimate power to break him. Unfortunately, paradise is just an illusion, his islands aren’t impenetrable, and now he has to pay the price. A fledgling connection. A war they can’t stop. A future that doesn’t bow to fate. ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦
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Title: The Beast of Boston
Author: JL Mac
Genre: Mob Romance (Dark)
Release Date: May 19, 2020
Cover Design: Robin Harper, Wicked by Design
“This is Beast. Beast is the size of a Volkswagen and has an impossible amount of buds and blooms. Beast also has thorns. But if you can sneak close enough to catch a whiff, and avoid the gnarly thorns, you'll be ruined for all the other roses for the rest of your life. The sweetest, most addictive scent amongst the thorns.”
That’s what mom told my little sister and I once. She led us close enough to look but no further as she spoke of her favorite rosebush that she had affectionately named Beast.
That was a long time ago.
These days I know another Beast. A different kind of wild, untamed thing. He too is dangerous to get too close to. It’s unfortunate that I can’t afford to care, not when he’s the key to finding my sister.
They called him The Beast of Boston when he was a professional boxer. Now he rules over a bunch of criminals—the same criminals I hope will lead to my sister. I won’t stop until she’s found. I’ll get as close to Beast as it takes, gnarly thorns and all.
The problem is I’m so busy worrying for my own physical safety that I never considered how my heart would behave. Mom was right about one thing: I am ruined for all the roses for the rest of my life and it’s much too late to change it now.
USA Today Best Selling Author, JL Mac, is the author of the bestselling Wrecked series, and several other romance titles. JL resides in El Paso, Texas, with her husband and four children. She is a native Texan having been born and raised in Galveston. JL admittedly has had a long and sordid love affair with the written word and has loved every minute of it. She drinks too many glasses of wine on occasion, and says way too many swear words to be considered “lady-like.” JL spends her free time reading, writing, playing with her children and living her happily ever after with her very own Prince Charming who she affectionately calls Tight Buns McHotness.
Other Titles by JL Mac Wreck Me (Wrecked #1), Restore Me (Wrecked #2), Accept Me (Wrecked #3), Reach Me (Wrecked #4), Seven Years of Bad Luck, Vital Sign, Social Neighbor (Social Series #1), Oculus (Oculus Trilogy #1, co-written with L.G. Pace III)
Title: Savage
Series: Rosewood High #3
Author: Tracy Lorraine
Genre: YA/NA High School Bully Romance
Release Date: May 21, 2020
Blurb
I had the life most guys only dreamed about: the house, the parties, the girls... until one girl showed up and ruined it all.
She doesnât belong here. Not in the bedroom across the hall. Not in my house. Not in my town. And certainly not in my life.
It wasnât really her fault... or mine.
We were caught up in the sins of our parents.
She thinks sheâs strong, but she doesnât have a clue as to what Iâm capable of.
My name is SAVAGE after all.
I will break her...
But uncovering her secrets just might destroy me.
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Tracy Lorraine is a M/F and M/M contemporary romance author. Tracy recently-ish turned thirty and lives in a cute Cotswold village in England with her husband, daughter and lovable but slightly crazy dog. Having always been a bookaholic with her head stuck in her Kindle Tracy decided to try her hand at a story idea she dreamt up and hasnât looked back since.
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Tanner
I had no idea when Sadie Cole caught my eye, that she would also steal my heart. My daughterâs new dance teacher with her jet black hair and haunting blue eyes intrigued me. Her tight outfits and bare skin taunted me. Most importantly, she was amazing with my daughter.
But Sadieâs reputation proceeded her... and I couldnât afford any entanglements that would cost me custody of my daughter.
The more I spent time with her the more I realized the rumors were wrongâ the town was wrong. I wanted to be the man she could count on. When whatâs best for my daughter and whatâs right for Sadie are in direct conflict, I hope I make the right choice.
Sadie
I left my hometown right after high school to escape a scandal. Returning home, seeing the way they all still looked at me, I realized coming back was a mistake. Until sexy, single dad, Tanner Green glanced my way.
Those blue eyes saw too much, they looked right through me in search of the truth.
His kind heart and stacked body tempted me to stay and face the rumors. But Iâve never let anyone get that closeâespecially a cop, with the sweetest daughter in the world, because my secrets ruined everything and everyone.
With him by my side things could be different... his love was worth taking the chance.
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Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo -- EXCERPT: I came to with a start. Disoriented, nauseous, fight or flight kicked in, and I rolled. “Why the hell did you knock him out?” Kendall bitched. Shade smirked. “Would you rather I shot him?” Luna rattled something off in Spanish. On my hands and knees, my equilibrium shot, I took two more breaths and pushed to my feet, then stumbled into the wall. Fucking vagus strike. Crossing his arms, Shade gloated. “Never been knocked out before?” “Shut up,” Kendall snapped at him as she reached for me. “You need to sit your ass down.” Dizzy as fuck, I pushed her away. His hand on his piece, Luna got in my face. “Touch her again and I won’t be as nice as Shade.” Ignoring all of them, I aimed for my bedroom. Kendall followed. “If you’d listened to me and—” I slammed the door in her face and stumbled to the bathroom. Breathing deep, I held on to the counter a few seconds, then stuck my head under the faucet. Running a towel over my hair, I grabbed my 9mm and walked back out. Shade blocked the front door, and Luna stood in front of him. Kendall put her hands on her hips and raised an eyebrow. “Let me guess, you’re going after her.” “What the fuck do you think?”
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Alpha (noun):
1) Having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy
2) The most powerful man in a group
3) Liam Black
He was a stranger to me, a dark and dangerous presence who materialized from the shadows one rainy night to save me from a vicious attack. I didn’t know his name or where he was from. All I knew was that the only place I’d ever felt safe was in his arms.
But safety is an illusion.
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Beautifully Cruel is the first book I've picked up for J.T. Geissinger in a good while and wow. I mean WOW! The chemistry between Tru and Liam was dynamic from the very start and didn't let up one bit. I loved Tru. She was bold and determined. Strong willed and fearless. She wasn't going to let anyone tell her who or what she could be. No matter how smokin' hot or broody he was. And was Liam all those things and a whole lot more. WHEW! That man is the definition of alpha with his suits and tattoos and deep stares. There was no denying the passion between them but it also ran deeper. When everyone was telling her to be afraid, she wasn't. She saw past his bravado to the man that just wanted something good to hold on to. To believe in. And in turn, Liam gave her freedom to be herself and pursue her dream. They had so much in common it was almost eerie but at the same time it showed just how well suited they were for one another. The whole time Tru and Liam were together, she could sense there was something else happening. But even with the little nuggets dropped here and there it wasn't enough for her to put the pieces together. Until...holy unexpected twisty twist! J.T. Geissinger completely shocked and awed me with how intricately woven and deep the secret Liam was keeping ran. When all was revealed my jaw was on the floor and my heart was leaping with joy. And that ending was just the right amount of sweet and romantic that both Liam and Tru so deserved.
ExcerptI stare at him, incredulous. “Are you telling me you think this is a good idea?”
“No.”
“Then what?”
“I don’t know. Maybe nothing.”
His pause is loaded, and I know he’s carefully choosing his words.
“But she was about to get shot—or worse—and she fought back. You saw it yourself. On the ground, outnumbered, beat up, gun in her face, she throws a punch instead of all the other things she could’ve done. Begging for mercy. Giving up. Crying.”
He lets it hang there, knowing I have enough personal memories of men far stronger than she doing exactly that.
“So she’s a fighter,” I say, aggravated, yanking on the knot on my tie because it suddenly feels like a noose. “That doesn’t make it right.”
“Aye,” he agrees, nodding. “But maybe it makes it a little less wrong.”
I glare out the window, muttering a curse. I can’t believe he’s saying this. Him, of all people. I expected him to be silently seething with disapproval, not taking her side.
Not admiring her.
“You’ve been alone a long time, Liam. If you were careful—”
My temper breaks. I glare at him and thunder, “I won’t risk her life!”
Declan’s expression doesn’t change. His grip stays loose on the steering wheel, his gaze doesn’t dart away in panic. He simply meets my eyes in the mirror and tells me a devastating truth.
“You say that like you haven’t already.”
I grit my teeth and look out the window, hating that he’s right. Hating myself for letting it get this far.
I had a chance, when all I was doing was memorizing her profile while she poured me bad coffee. Before I knew the particular way she falls asleep. What her skin smells like after a shower. How her body feels pressed against mine.
How deeply satisfying it feels to protect her.
No, more than satisfying—fulfilling.
As if it were the thing I was born to do.
But I can’t undo what I’ve done. I can’t go back to that first day I saw her eleven months ago, helping an old woman cross a busy boulevard, stopping traffic by holding up her hand as the light turned from red to green. I can’t unfeel what I felt when she glanced up and our eyes met through the windshield for a moment before she turned her attention back to the old woman doddering by her side.
She was beautiful, but I’ve seen a thousand beautiful girls.
Never one who looked so fierce, though.
With her jaw set and her mouth pinched and her brows drawn together, she looked like she’d rip the head off anyone who dared to honk his horn at the painfully slow progress she and her elderly friend were making.
She was a lioness. Even without opening her mouth, I heard her roar.
So yes, it was simple curiosity that made me tell Declan to pull over. Yes, it was on a whim that I watched her wave goodbye to the old woman when they reached the other side of the street. Yes, I fully admit it was foolish of me to follow her into Buddy’s Diner, and to sit in her section that first time.
But it was sheer stupidity that I kept coming back.
As long as I was out of the country, I could tell myself I wouldn’t see her again. I thought I had the strength to stay away. But as soon as I returned, the wanting rushed back. The pull to see those clear green eyes. The need to hear that lilting voice and see that shy smile and be near her, if only for a moment.
Now, because I indulged myself, I’m well and truly fucked.
Because need and want have turned into something more powerful. Something darker and far more perilous, for us both.
So now I have two options.
Option one: claim her.
Option two: give her up.
I can’t bring myself to do either.
J.T. Geissinger is a #1 internationally bestselling author of emotionally charged romance and women’s fiction. Ranging from funny, feisty romcoms to intense, edgy suspense, her books have sold millions of copies and been translated into several languages, including German, Hebrew, French, Czech, and Japanese. The film & TV rights to her Night Prowler series have been optioned by the BAFTA-winning studio that created VFX for movies such as Avatar, X-Men, and The Avengers. She is a three-time finalist in both contemporary and paranormal romance for the RITA® Award, the highest distinction in romance fiction from the Romance Writers of America®. She is also a recipient of the Prism Award for Best First Book and the Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy. She’s a Southern California native currently living in Nevada with her husband and rescue kitty, Zoe.
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I sort of hate how good looking he is. And then again, I sort of love it. Falling for Her by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Monica Murphy is coming June 2, 2020! Cover Designer: Hang Le Photographer: Wander Aguiar Model: Lucas L. Jake Callahan. Prince of the popular crowd. My mortal enemy. Gorgeous. All the girls want him. Quarterback. All the boys want to be his friend. He’s the most popular boy in the senior class. And he hates me. Or so I thought. What I mistook for hatred turns out to be…interest. There’s that thin line, right? It makes me crazy. I can’t stand it. Attraction, chemistry, whatever it is, I also can’t resist it. And neither can he. Together, we make no sense. The odds are against us. His friends definitely don’t approve. I’m not a part of their crowd. Not one of the cool kids. I don’t fit in, or so they say. But that doesn’t stop him from falling for me. And it won’t stop me from fighting for him. Pre-order your copy today! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3f9g3XX Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/FallingForHerMM Apple: https://apple.co/3aTzq4e Nook: https://bit.ly/2KUiQq0 Kobo: https://bit.ly/2VSZ98m Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3bFa4rb Meet Monica: Monica Murphy is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling romance author. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. Both a traditionally published and independently published author, she writes young adult, new adult and contemporary romance. She’s also known as USA Today bestselling author Karen Erickson. A native Californian, she lives on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere with her husband, two kids, one dog, and four cats. When she’s not writing, she’s an assistant coach for her daughter’s high school cheer team, which is a two season sport. Meaning, she’s at practice with a bunch of teenage girls all the time. Or she’s at a football game. Or a basketball game. Maybe someday, she’ll even write about this experience. Connect with Monica: Facebook: http://bit.ly/MonicaMurphyFB Goodreads: http://bit.ly/MonicaMurphyGR Amazon: http://amzn.to/1YUl0Vm Twitter: http://bit.ly/MonicaMurphyTW Website: http://monicamurphyauthor.com Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2ZAthV1 Instagram: http://bit.ly/MonicaMurphyIG Twitter: http://bit.ly/MonicaMurphyTW |