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2001: A Space Odyssey
Part #1 of "Space Odyssey" series by Arthur C. Clarke
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Science
On the Moon, an enigma is uncovered.
So great are the implications of this discovery that for the first time men are sent out deep into our solar system.
But long before their destination is reached, things begin to go horribly, inexplicably wrong...
One of the greatest-selling science fiction novels of our time, this classic book will grip you to the very end.
Time's Eye
Part #1 of "A Time Odyssey" series by Arthur C. Clarke
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Science
Sir Arthur C. Clarke is a living legend, a writer whose name has been synonymous with science fiction for more than fifty years. An indomitable believer in human and scientific potential, Clarke is a genuine visionary. If Clarke has an heir among today s science fiction writers, it is award-winning author Stephen Baxter. In each of his acclaimed novels, Baxter has demonstrated dazzling gifts of imagination and intellect, along with a rare ability to bring the most cerebral science dramatically to life. Now these two champions of humanism and scientific speculation have combined their talents in a novel sure to be one of the most talked-about of the year, a "2001" for the new millennium.
For eons, Earth has been under observation by the Firstborn, beings almost as old as the universe itself. The Firstborn are unknown to humankind until they act. In an instant, Earth is carved up and reassembled like a huge jigsaw puzzle. Suddenly the planet and every living thing on it no longer exist in a single timeline. Instead, the world becomes a patchwork of eras, from prehistory to 2037, each with its own indigenous inhabitants.
Scattered across the planet are floating silver orbs impervious to all weapons and impossible to communicate with. Are these technologically advanced devices responsible for creating and sustaining the rifts in time? Are they cameras through which inscrutable alien eyes are watching? Or are they something stranger and more terrifying still?
The answer may lie in the ancient city of Babylon, where two groups of refugees from 2037 three cosmonauts returning to Earth from the International Space Station, and three United Nations peacekeepers on a mission in Afghanistan have detected radio signals: the only such signals on the planet, apart from their own. The peacekeepers find allies in nineteenth-century British troops and in the armies of Alexander the Great. The astronauts, crash-landed in the steppes of Asia, join forces with the Mongol horde led by Genghis Khan. The two sides set out for Babylon, each determined to win the race for knowledge . . . and the power that lies within.
Yet the real power is beyond human control, perhaps even human understanding. As two great armies face off before the gates of Babylon, it watches, waiting. . . .
Firstborn
Part #3 of "A Time Odyssey" series by Arthur C. Clarke
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Science
The Firstborn–the mysterious race of aliens who first became known to science fiction fans as the builders of the iconic black monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey–have inhabited legendary master of science fiction Sir Arthur C. Clarke’s writing for decades. With Time’s Eye and Sunstorm, the first two books in their acclaimed Time Odyssey series, Clarke and his brilliant co-author Stephen Baxter imagined a near-future in which the Firstborn seek to stop the advance of human civilization by employing a technology indistinguishable from magic.
Their first act was the Discontinuity, in which Earth was carved into sections from different eras of history, restitched into a patchwork world, and renamed Mir. Mir’s inhabitants included such notables as Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and United Nations peacekeeper Bisesa Dutt. For reasons unknown to her, Bisesa entered into communication with an alien artifact of inscrutable purpose and godlike power–a power that eventually returned her to Earth. There, she played an instrumental role in humanity’s race against time to stop a doomsday event: a massive solar storm triggered by the alien Firstborn designed to eradicate all life from the planet. That fate was averted at an inconceivable price. Now, twenty-seven years later, the Firstborn are back.
This time, they are pulling no punches: They have sent a “quantum bomb.” Speeding toward Earth, it is a device that human scientists can barely comprehend, that cannot be stopped or destroyed–and one that will obliterate Earth.
Bisesa’s desperate quest for answers sends her first to Mars and then to Mir, which is itself threatened with extinction. The end seems inevitable. But as shocking new insights emerge into the nature of the Firstborn and their chilling plans for mankind, an unexpected ally appears from light-years away.
From the Hardcover edition.
Touch of Fate
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Writing romance novels has ful�lled Deena Lake�eld's deepest fantasies. But the rising author and art-gallery heiress still hasn't found the hero in her own life. Until she travels to historic Hilton Head Island, where hunky Vegas real estate tycoon Maxwell Donovan seduces her with candlelight dinners and midnight swims. Deena has �nally found love--only to have her dream man vanish once their idyll ends.Max can't believe he let Deena get away...can't believe she's actually here in Vegas. All he wants is to hold her again, to let his kisses show how much he adores her. Will the woman of his dreams flee once she knows his secret? Or is theirs a love story for the books?
One Christmas Song
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
When a vibrant singing career brings her back to Temptation, R&B singer Cordelia "CeCe" Lennox, is secretly happy to be back in her hometown, where life moves at a slower pace during the holiday season—even if temporarily. Property manager, Rick Stewart is elated to learn that his newly renovated Holidays Inn, was selected as the location for the filming of a music video. Knowing that the video will bring home his high school crush, is going to be Rick's best gift ever—especially since he'd never stopped loving her. But when Ms. Millie breaks her leg on the set of the video, Mr. Otis proposes on national television, Cordy finds out that Rick has been lying to her all these years, and a surprise guest shows up for Christmas dinner, the town of Temptation may have its merriest Christmas yet! AUTHOR'S NOTE: This novella follows the Taylors of Temptation series (One Mistletoe Wish, One Unforgettable Kiss and One Perfect Moment). From this point...
Desire a Donovan
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
The sexy, fast-living heir to a multimillion-dollar news-and-entertainment dynasty, Dion Donovan is the man every woman wants. Despite his playboy rep, Dion's heart belongs to Lyra Anderson. He's never forgotten the kiss they shared...right before she left Miami for a new life in L.A. Now she's back, a successful photographer--and more desirable than ever. And this time, Dion's not letting her get away.Lyra will always be grateful to the family who took her in and raised her like one of their own. But it's her childhood friend Dion who's haunted her for the past ten years. Working together at the Donovan magazine empire makes Lyra crave Dion's embrace even more. She knows the pitfalls of falling for the seductive bad boy. She also knows that loving this special Donovan may be worth every risk.
Give Me More--A Sexy Billionaire Romance
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
In the final installment of A.C. Arthur's The Fabulous Golds series, a reunion in Saint Lucia between exes RJ Gold and Grace Hopkins is a little rocky...and a lot sexy! Can an island fling become the real thing?Fashion exec RJ Gold hasn't seen Grace Hopkins since she turned down his marriage proposal and walked out of his life. While he's in Saint Lucia for his sister's wedding, a run-in with his journalist ex is unexpected...as is the story she's writing on the decades-long feud between his family's fashion empire and a rival Manhattan house. Grace's body is as delicious as RJ remembers...but he remembers too much to trust her again.Grace knew seeing RJ would be awkward. It's also intense...and red-hot! But she can't afford distractions from her big break. This story will launch her journalism career to new heights, a dream she chose over RJ years ago. Still, she would rather work with him than against him... Except working together in paradise makes it...
The Last Affair--A Hot Billionaire Workplace Romance
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
There's no going back once they start down this path. And in the third installment of A.C. Arthur's The Fabulous Golds series, all roads lead to delicious temptation!Attending a sex retreat at a luxurious Finger Lakes ski resort isn't exactly Desta Henner's vision of an ideal weekend. But if she plays her cards right, she'll uncover sweet multiorgasmic rewards. Because after three months of unbelievably hot verbal foreplay and straight-up sexy fantasies about "Dear Lover 1686," Desta's ready to meet her naughty mystery man in person.Only, "Dear Lover 1686" isn't the anonymous stranger Desta expects. He's Maurice Gold—the hot and delicious glitterati millionaire. To the world, he's a charming playboy. To Desta, he's a coworker and friend...whose family owns the renowned fashion house she works for. Now, for the first time ever, sparks are flying!They have only one weekend to explore the explosive chemistry they've just discovered. Come Monday,...
Full House Seduction
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Noelle Vincent may have led a wild and scandalous life, but really, isn't every woman entitled to a few secrets? Now the former party girl is gambling on her future when she's tapped to get a new casino off the ground. Suddenly she's upping the ante when she gets her first eye-opening glimpse of gorgeous developer Brock Remington.Ever since he was adopted, Brock has followed a simple law of the Donovan clan: always play your cards close to your chest. But all bets are off when he falls for the sexy, free-spirited new site manager. They're both consenting adults, but Brock wants more. Is Noelle willing to roll the dice on their future, even if it means defying the odds and playing for the highest stakes of all?
At Your Service
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
He's fashion royalty. She's a gorgeous techie. And in this fake engagement, practice makes wicked passion in this steamy read by A.C. Arthur!App entrepreneur Nina Fuller's having a hellish day. And it just got worse. So much worse. She just ran smack into someone tall, dark and delicious. And so, so hard. A man whose smooth, tantalizing voice slides across her skin, stroking her libido. Making her want things she's not allowed to want...Which is a problem, since fashion exec Major Gold isn't just a dish of mouthwateringly hot proportions. Known as the Fashion House Playboy, he's the one who can make Nina's newest accessory app a roaring success. Or not. But Major wants something else from Nina. An arrangement that means they could both get what they want.Provided, of course, Nina is willing to spend the next six weeks pretending to be his fiancée.Nina is a woman who knows exactly what she wants—and that...
Office Policy
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
NOTE: This book was previously published. This version contains significant changes and added content. Please DO NOT purchase older print versions with different covers as they do not contain newer content. This book will be combined with two other books in this new trilogy to create an ebook bundle and 1 print book titled AFTER HOURS. Ambitious and tenacious litigator, Cienna Turner has just been assigned the city's most high-profile sexual harassment case. Despite misgivings, her job requires her to provide a stellar defense and she's ready to do that when she learns her colleague, the sexy and debonair, Keith Page, will be working with her. Now, Cienna not only has to bring in a big win for the firm, but also face the demons from her past that resurface when Keith makes his desire for her known. Keith Page has his eye set on becoming one of the city's youngest black judges but stepping into this case involving a possible city contractor and several of the...
Awaken the Dragon
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
He’s sworn to protect the very entity she was born to kill…
Next in line for the Drakon throne, Theo Masters is the most powerful half human, half dragon in the world. Royal power is the last thing he wants, however. He lives as a human and runs the Legion Security Company. But his new client—a mysterious, beautiful human from a small African village—and the unknown danger she faces may forever change the quiet life that he’s chosen.
Shola N’Gara exists to kill the dark spirit that is attempting to demolish her people. It’s her purpose and her destiny. The gorgeous protector who taunts her with his sexy voice and body is not—especially after he shifts into a magnificent black dragon with turquoise eyes.
A rise in demon activity and the brutal murders Theo’s agents have been reporting start to add up. Someone is making a play, and it’s big enough to change the course of the world as they know it. Now Shola must choose between her destiny and her heart. And Theo must decide if standing by the woman he’s fallen in love with is worth facing his father in a battle to the death.
This book is approximately 77,000 words
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Play to Win
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Delano "Del" Greer plays by the rules at all times. Especially after a scandal ruined his career at the police department and threatened to destroy his family's reputation in his hometown of Providence. Now, he's focused on establishing Game Changers as a reputable sports bar. Once a staunch adversary of social media, Del puts the success of the bar first and gives it a try, using a fake name of course. When his trial run quickly lands him in a steamy online affair he's happy to play along. Working alongside her father at his auto body shop since she was six years old, Rylan Kent is the polar opposite of her beauty pageant winning sister. She's been best friends with Terra Greer for about the same amount of time. Imagine Rylan's surprise when she inadvertently learns the identity of the guy who responded to her drunken chat and continued to share explicit ways he could bring her pleasure. Now, Rylan has no idea how the temperamental and all-about-keeping-up-appearances...
Back to Love
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
If the feelings come back, is it possible they never left? When Jorie Kemp set out to put her design company on the national level by entering a contest to be on a flipping houses reality show, she had no idea she'd end up working with her ex-high school sweetheart, Dominic Hughes. Let alone falling for his precious son. Baby mama drama, coupled with catastrophes on the project, makes the rekindled passion between Jorie and Dom seem like the worst idea ever. Yet, for these old flames, something just keeps reigniting the fire and pulling them back to love.
Claim the Dragon
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Born a dream reaper, Steele Ezo, a powerful half dragon, half human, is struggling to find his place in the Drakon hierarchy. He is ready to accept his fate until he realizes the next victim on the Reaper’s hit list is the sexy thief who’s caught his eye.
She’s supposed to die.
He’s forbidden to stop it.
But their inexplicable connection makes it impossible to step aside.
Abandoned by her family and abused by local enforcers, Ravyn Walsh lives life on her own terms. She’s created an underground sanctuary for the oppressed citizens of Burgess, and she needs funds to keep it running. When a lucrative job—stealing an ancient dagger—lands in her lap, she doesn’t hesitate, not even when a smoldering tattooed stranger attempts to stop her.
A dagger that can raise the dead is a powerful tool—one that could change the course of history. As they fight to keep the dagger out of the wrong hands, Ravyn will be forced to embrace the truth of her heritage, while Steele will find himself torn between saving a life that isn’t meant to be saved and denouncing the power he was born to wield.
This book is approximately 72,000 words
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Sunstorm
Part #2 of "A Time Odyssey" series by Arthur C. Clarke
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Science
When Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the greatest science fiction writer ever, teams up with award-winning author Stephen Baxter, who shares Clarke’s bold vision of a future where technology and humanism advance hand in hand, the result is bound to be a book of stellar ambition and accomplishment. Such was the case with Time’s Eye. Now, in the highly anticipated sequel, Clarke and Baxter draw their epic to a triumphant conclusion that is as mind-blowing as anything in Clarke’s famous Space Odyssey series.
SUNSTORM
Returned to the Earth of 2037 by the Firstborn, mysterious beings of almost limitless technological prowess, Bisesa Dutt is haunted by the memories of her five years spent on the strange alternate Earth called Mir, a jigsaw-puzzle world made up of lands and people cut out of different eras of Earth’s history. Why did the Firstborn create Mir? Why was Bisesa taken there and then brought back on the day after her original disappearance?
Bisesa’s questions receive a chilling answer when scientists discover an anomaly in the sun’s core–an anomaly that has no natural cause is evidence of alien intervention over two thousand years before. Now plans set in motion millennia ago by inscrutable watchers light-years away are coming to fruition in a sunstorm designed to scour the Earth of all life in a bombardment of deadly radiation.
Thus commences a furious race against a ticking solar time bomb. But even now, as apocalypse looms, cooperation is not easy for the peoples and nations of the Earth. Religious and political differences threaten to undermine every effort.
And all the while, the Firstborn are watching...
From the Hardcover edition.
A Fall of Moondust
Arthur C. Clarke
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Science
For a million years the bubble had been growing, like a vast abscess, below the root of the mountains. Now the abscess was about to burst. Captain Harris had left the controls on autopilot and was talking to the front row of passengers in the first tremor shook the boat. For a fraction of a second he wondered if a fan blade and hit some submerged obstacle; then, quite literally, the bottom fell out of his world.
It fell slowly, as all things must upon the Moon. The sea was alive and moving . . . Every stage of that nightmare transformation was pitilessly illuminated by the earth light, until the crater was so deep that it's firewall was completely lost in shadow, and it seemed as if Selene were racing into a curving crescent of utter blackness – an arc of annihilation.
In darkness and in silence, they were sinking into the Moon. . . .
Heart of the Phoenix
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
From the ashes he was born and in the thunderous flames he will soon die. But not before branding her heart. Tayla Hampton thought she had escaped her past. She was wrong. It's caught up with her. Luckily she has a guardian angel... or something like that.Thaddeus Delos is not you're ordinary protector. His mythical DNA is proof of that. Still he hungers like a hot-blooded man, loves fiercely and will protect Tayla with his life. Only that life isn't promised to him for much longer.
A Private Affair
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Rivals for the runways. Enemies in the industry. And for a single sinfully hot night, they're about to indulge in the one thing they're not allowed...each other.Fashion executive Riley Gold knows that appearances are everything. And New Year's Eve in Milan is no exception. If Riley's going to have a reputation for being an "ice princess," then she's going to be flawless, glacier-cold perfection. Especially when Chaz Warren is here, looking too damn good, too damn sexy...and every inch the enemy.Not only are their families fashion archrivals, but social media mogul Chaz Warren is a player—and the world knows it. But for one X-rated night, Riley will give in to the electric lust that's always been crackling between them. All it takes is a searing kiss to turn the heat from simmering to full-on passion...Riley thought one night with Chaz would be enough. But it's not enough, not nearly. Now Riley and Chaz are having a private—and completely...
Lover's Bid
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
They were the best of friends in college but after going off into the world their lives drastically changed. Now, Dylan James, in-house counsel for a D.C. lobbyist firm is once again face-to-face with Cristine Palmer, defense attorney from New York. The passion that had been on a low simmer because of prior relationships is now on full blast. But Dylan has a dark side that he's certain Cristine will not understand. Cristine has not come this far to walk away from her feelings for Dylan again, so following him to Chicago and bidding for the lover she's always dreamed of is her only option.
Laws of Attraction
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Litigation attorney, Kelly Brandon, lands the case of her career when a college friend shares that she's been sexually harassed by a popular baseball player. Inspired by her sister's suicide a year ago, Kelly is determined to bring this offender to some form of justice. What she doesn't expect is learning that the crisis manager hired to save the day for the ballplayer is Sterling Layne, a blind date turned one-night stand that Kelly tried valiantly to forget. Now, together, Sterling and Kelly must work to find a solution that works for everyone involved, while trying to resist the attraction that's been steadily brewing since their first date. But there's another aspect to this case that neither of them expect and when the danger reveals itself, Kelly and Sterling will be forced to take a long, hard look at the lives they've been leading and the future they are working toward.
Awaken the Dragon (The Legion)
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
He’s sworn to protect the very entity she was born to kill…
Next in line for the Drakon throne, Theo Masters is the most powerful half human, half dragon in the world. Royal power is the last thing he wants, however. He lives as a human and runs the Legion Security Company. But his new client—a mysterious, beautiful human from a small African village—and the unknown danger she faces may forever change the quiet life that he’s chosen.
Shola N’Gara exists to kill the dark spirit that is attempting to demolish her people. It’s her purpose and her destiny. The gorgeous protector who taunts her with his sexy voice and body is not—especially after he shifts into a magnificent black dragon with turquoise eyes.
A rise in demon activity and the brutal murders Theo’s agents have been reporting start to add up. Someone is making a play, and it’s big enough to change the course of the world as they know it. Now Shola must choose between her destiny and her heart. And Theo must decide if standing by the woman he’s fallen in love with is worth facing his father in a battle to the death.
This book is approximately 77,000 words
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The Winter Wedding
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Premier event designer, Cheyna Dansfield, just landed the most talked about event of the year—the wedding of art mogul, Monica Lakefield and communications guru, Alexander Bennett. Hard work and dedication has brought Cheyna this far, now she refuses to let a gorgeous man and the risk of murder charges threaten her future. Public relations dynamo, Logan Williams, was hired to create a family-friendly image for the Lakefield Galleries. The upcoming Lakefield/Bennett wedding could be a stellar media splash and add another feather to his professional cap—if he can keep his hands off the gorgeous and uptight wedding planner. Logan and Cheyna attempt to keep their passionate affair a secret until the dead bodies turn up and Cheyna becomes the prime suspect. The Donovan Friends Books (in reading order) Guarding His Body Summer Heat Winter Kisses A Christmas Wish (part of the Under the Mistletoe anthology) Always My...
Tempt the Dragon--An Afrofuturist Paranormal Romance
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Aiken and Mel never thought they would see each other again.Fate, and a brewing war with a vampire army, had other plans.After the love of his life walked away, powerful half-human, half-dragon Aiken French isn't about to risk his emotions on a woman ever again. It doesn't matter that his Drakon beast wholeheartedly disagrees, or that his powers of telekinesis are suffering as a result. He can't live through that kind of heartbreak again. But with a long-buried vampire stirring, he might not have a choice.Bounty hunter Mel Kane never wanted a preordained future—she will be in control of her life, not some Drakon beast who supposedly selects her mate for her. She had to leave, even if it just about killed her. But if she's going to decide her own future, she'll need to stay alive long enough to see it, which means trusting Aiken with her life, even though she couldn't trust him with her heart.With war on the horizon, Aiken and Mel must track down the rogue...
Always in My Heart
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
The heart does not lie. Rico Bennett is in love with a stripper. The Chief Financial Officer of the multi-billion dollar Bennett Communications conglomerate and son of a Brazilian princess, is obsessed with the sexiest and most intriguing woman he’s ever met. She’s everything he never knew he wanted and, at the same time, all that he knows can destroy him.
Eva Romaine has come a long way since becoming an orphan and promising to take care of her younger brother. She’s taken charge of her life and is making a better living than anyone ever thought she would. She’s also falling hard for a guy she knows she can never have. When she tries to do the right thing and walk away, she realizes that a part of her never gave up on the fairy tale, that deep down she really could love and be loved and that Rico Bennett would always remain in her heart…even if circumstances may not allow him to stay in her life.
Prince Ever After
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
A royal wager Playboy prince Roland DeSaunters is ready to live up to his royal legacy—by betting on his future. Winning the beautiful Valora Harrington in a poker game is a scandal waiting to happen. Lucky for him, Val has no intention of getting involved with the younger brother of the man to whom she was once engaged. But after sharing an earth-shattering kiss with Val, Roland is the one swept off his feet. An ill-fated engagement to a man she didn't love convinced Val that finding Prince Charming wasn't in her cards. That was before she was drawn into a passionate clandestine affair with the handsome bad boy of the reigning family. With dangerous enemies plotting the noble dynasty's downfall, are Val and Roland ready to gamble on an uncertain future? Or could a last-minute challenge lead to the biggest surprise wedding Grand Serenity has ever seen?
Wrapped in a Donovan
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
‘Tis the season to fall in love…
Jenise Langley has always been known in her family as “Ms. Independent”. A seasoned trial attorney now managing the Miami branch of the prestigious Langley Law firm, she’s all about taking care of herself and her business. Until Savian Donovan walks into her office and opens the door to unbridled passion. But outside the bedroom there’s turmoil brewing behind Savian’s stormy eyes and pending murder charges on his doorstep. Now, Jenise must decide if she’s on board for a bumpy road to love or if the shields she’d learned long ago to erect around her heart should remain in place…forever.
Savian Donovan is in big trouble. He’s suspected of murder and he’s sleeping with his attorney. His name is being dragged through the mud and his father and uncles are still keeping secrets from the family. There isn’t one good thing about the upcoming holiday season that Savian wants to celebrate…nothing, except the fire that burns bright and fierce between him and a woman he never expected to meet…or love.
**AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is #12 in a series. While it may not be necessary to read each book that has come before this one, it is recommended that HEART OF A DONOVAN and EMBRACED BY A DONOVAN be read before reading this book, as there is a continuing plot in each of these stories.
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A Cinderella Affair
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Clothing designer Camille Davis is sophisticated, ambitious, talented...and riddled with self-doubt--except when it comes to selling her father's home. No deal, no way. But Las Vegas real estate mogul Adam Donovan's negotiating skills are leaving Camille weak in the knees...and maybe, just maybe, willing to compromise? Adam, the youngest of the "Triple Threat" Donovan brothers and the sexiest bachelor in town, is drawn to Camille's seductive mix of vulnerability, sweetness and strength. As for her take-it- or-leave-it deal--he's in. He's willing to see how this gamble plays out, because his heart says there will be no losers in Vegas on this bet.
Primal Heat--A Paranormal Shapeshifter Werejaguar Romance
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
In the savage world of shapeshifters desire can be as dangerous as nature itself.... As bodyguard to the most powerful shapeshifter in the human world, Shadow Shifter, Eli Preston has sworn to protect his leader, defend their alliance, and keep his darker instincts in check. But when a beautiful female trainee arouses his jaguar senses, there is no stopping the beast within. He must have her. Even if it jeopardizes the deadliest mission of his life... When the heat is on-and the claws come out-the heart is the fiercest hunter... For six years, Nivea has been waiting for Eli to take her in his arms, unleash his animal urges, and claim her as his mate. But once their passion is unleashed-in a reckless moment of pure unbridled lust-nothing can ever be the same. The battlelines are drawn: man versus animal, shapeshifter versus shapeshifter. And Eli must be prepared to fight for his life-and his love-or he will lose Nivea...
Decadent Dreams (The Draysons: Sprinkled with Love)
Arthur, A. C.
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Resist temptation… It seems as though Belinda Drayson-Jones has it all together. Smart and attractive, she is one of the most talented bakers at Lillian’s, her family’s famed Chicago patisserie. Belinda is one of those women who never shows up late, never makes a faux pas, never does anything that would raise someone’s eyebrows. Yet perfection has its price, and the beautiful Ms. Drayson-Jones feels that something is missing from her life. And no one would ever guess the secret she’s keeping. …or give in to love? Malik Anthony knows plenty about keeping secrets. He has worked with Belinda for years and has been fighting his feelings just as long. Malik always considered her to be unattainable, until one night when their simmering desire suddenly reaches the boiling point. And if he isn’t mistaken, Belinda is now coming on to him. What could be more irresistible than being seduced by the boss’s granddaughter? What could be more perfect than giving in?
Summer Heat
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
As head buyer for the prestigious Lakefield Gallery, Karena Lakefield travels the world seeking out the finest paintings. But there's one trip she'll always remember: a sizzling summer weekend with Samuel Desdune, the man who awoke her scorching desire...only to part ways with her once their plane touched down.Sam has just about given up on finding the right woman... although he's never forgotten the lovely, elegant Karena. Now the all-business art dealer needs the P.I.'s expertise to help clear her family's name. Seizing his chance to show Karena that they belong together, Sam accompanies her to Brazil, where they're caught up in a scandalous art scheme--and one another. With her family's reputation on the line, she needs him now more than ever....
Passion's Prey tss-3
Part #3 of "The Shadow Shifters" series by A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
They live in the shadows—half human, half beast—a powerful breed of shape-shifters who protect the civilized world from the deadliest of their kind… Caprise is tall, beautiful, exotic. A goddess in the flesh. A dancer, when Caprise takes the stage, she feels the power she holds over men—especially the man known as X. He watches her night after night. He follows her with hungry eyes. And he knows her deepest, darkest secret—her true animal nature… And falling in love with a Shadow Shifter is the most dangerous game of all. Xavier has always lived for the thrill of the hunt—and the pleasure of the kill. But now, as a shifter working for the FBI, he is dedicated to keeping a leash on the world’s most savage predators. Keeping an eye on a gorgeous creature like Caprise is part of his job. But when a deadly new breed of half-human killer marks Caprise as his mate, Xavier must fight tooth and claw to save her—or risk losing the most sensual and exciting woman he’s ever known…
Love in the Limelight: Volume One
Brenda Jackson, A. C. Arthur
Enjoy the first two stories of the Love in the Limelight series, where four unstoppable women embark upon a quest in Hollywood to find fame, fortune and ultimately...true love Star of His Heart by Brenda Jackson Drop-dead gorgeous Ethan Chambers is Hollywood's most eligible bachelor. And he's just gotten an offer he can't refuse: a starring role on TV's newest hit drama. But the show's sultry makeup and wardrobe director has his pulse racing--and is making him think twice about staying single. Getting the gig on Paging the Doctor has thrust Rachel Wellesley into the unwelcome glare of the spotlight. So when Rachel starts falling for the show's sinfully sexy star, she knows it's time to get her own heart checked. As the cameras roll and her creative visions come to life, will Rachel finally be ready for her close-up--with the man of her dreams? Sing Your Pleasure by A.C. Arthur Charlene Quinn has just landed a major contract with L.A.'s...
Primal Heat 3
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
In the savage world of shapeshifters desire can be as dangerous as nature itself.... As bodyguard to the most powerful shapeshifter in the human world, Shadow Shifter, Eli Preston has sworn to protect his leader, defend their alliance, and keep his darker instincts in check. But when a beautiful female trainee arouses his jaguar senses, there is no stopping the beast within. He must have her. Even if it jeopardizes the deadliest mission of his life... When the heat is on-and the claws come out-the heart is the fiercest hunter... For six years, Nivea has been waiting for Eli to take her in his arms, unleash his animal urges, and claim her as his mate. But once their passion is unleashed-in a reckless moment of pure unbridled lust-nothing can ever be the same. The battlelines are drawn: man versus animal, shapeshifter versus shapeshifter. And Eli must be prepared to fight for his life-and his love-or he will lose Nivea forever...in Primal Heat by A.C. Arthur. "Deliciously edgy, sexy, and certainly not to be missed."-Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author
To Marry a Prince
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
A royal seduction Crown prince Kristian DeSaunters has been groomed since birth to take his place as leader of his tropical kingdom—with the proper princess by his side. Never one to lose his control, he's stunned by his attraction to the free-spirited American stylist who arrives at the palace in his father's fiancée's entourage. Soon Kris and Landry Norris are sharing an instant sultry attraction that shows no signs of slowing down. Landry couldn't turn down the opportunity of a lifetime to dress the princess-to-be on a private Caribbean island. Falling for Kris is definitely not part of her plan, but the independent LA beauty soon finds herself yearning for a fairy-tale ending of her own. Until someone sets out to sabotage the upcoming nuptials—and Landry becomes the prime suspect. Will Kris and Landry be able to stop a hidden enemy bent on destroying the DeSaunters reign—and save the possibility of a future together?
One Perfect Moment
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
He thought he'd escaped his notorious history—Now she could thrust him back in the spotlight...TV producer Olivia Cannon is stunned to discover that the secret lover who briefly shared her bed is one of America's most famous sextuplets. But Dr. Gage Taylor now shuns the spotlight. As they rekindle their sizzling affair, will Olivia have to choose between a game-changing career move and the man she loves?
Winter Kisses
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
After "the love of her life" broke her heart, Monica Lakefield vowed never to trust a sexy, sweet-talking man again. Dubbed the Ice Queen, she hides her hurt beneath her cool, corporate facade. Until the workaholic Lakefield heiress arrives at an exclusive Aspen resort...and discovers hunky Alexander Bennett in her room!As CFO of his own company, Alexander works hard and plays harder. After being tricked into a vacation by his matchmaking relatives, he finds himself snowbound with the reserved yet sinfully sexy Monica. In front of a roaring fire, with the snow falling outside, he'll show the all-business businesswoman what real passion can be. He'll take nothing less than her kisses. Her heart. And all the love she has to give...
Surrender to a Donovan (Kimani Romance)
Arthur, A. C.
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
She can't resist him forever[unknown-8230] Sean Donovan is a man on a mission - to discover who is behind the popular relationship column that has transformed his family-owned magazine into Miami's hippest glossy. But Tate Dennison isn't the sassy columnist the hardworking bachelor expected. Nor is he prepared for the flash fire of passion the stunning single mother arouses.[unknown-8230] The hunky magazine executive wants to mix business with pleasure, but Tate has one hard and fast rule: never fall for the boss! The once-burned advice columnist has no intention of becoming the devastatingly attractive playboy's latest conquest. But what woman can resist Sean's charms? Once she's sampled his kisses, can Tate protect her heart - even when a sabotage plot threatens the Donovan empire and their possible future together?
A Cinderella Affair
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Clothing designer Camille Davis is sophisticated, ambitious, talented...and riddled with self-doubt--except when it comes to selling her father's home. No deal, no way. But Las Vegas real estate mogul Adam Donovan's negotiating skills are leaving Camille weak in the knees...and maybe, just maybe, willing to compromise? Adam, the youngest of the "Triple Threat" Donovan brothers and the sexiest bachelor in town, is drawn to Camille's seductive mix of vulnerability, sweetness and strength. As for her take-it- or-leave-it deal--he's in. He's willing to see how this gamble plays out, because his heart says there will be no losers in Vegas on this bet.
One Unforgettable Kiss
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
A bid on passion!All navy pilot Garrek Taylor ever wanted was to fly far from his family's notorious past. But now, with his wings temporarily clipped, the famous sextuplet is back in his Virginia hometown to live down a scandal and unload his family's historical antebellum mansion. His plan is sidetracked when he becomes the winning bidder at an auction for a date with Temptation's most reluctant and gorgeous bachelorette.The only child of a retired army colonel, Harper Presley is haunted by the secret that forced her return to the comfort of her Southern town. The unconventional house restorer is mortified to be paired off with an infamous Taylor – until desire blindsides them. As a slow burn of passion heats to a combustible connection, Garrek confronts a mistake that could end his military career. Can Harper help them both rebuild their lives...and build an everlasting future?
Lavish Loving
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Only one man can claim this Drake beauty's heart After dazzling the fashion capitals of the world, London Drake comes home to Southern California for a well-earned rest at her family's resort spa. But a chance sighting of her former lover, international playboy and trending fashion designer Ace Montgomery, sends the headline-making supermodel into seductress mode. Only this time London wants more than a hot fling. Eight years, and Ace still isn't over the sensual London. Reconnecting with her in West Coast wine country is fraught with risk, and not only to Ace's heart. She is the ideal candidate to be the face of his upcoming women's clothing line. As New York Fashion Week draws near and a rekindled passion leads to an intimate affair, is London finally ready to commit to Ace? Or will a dangerously obsessed stalker sabotage their precious second chance?
Part of Me
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Shadow Shifters: Damaged Hearts—a deeply emotional, unforgettable New Adult paranormal romance series by A.C. Arthur about the men who are sworn to protect the females—human or otherwise—from the savage fury of his own nature… Lidia Morales has always felt out of place. The one stable presence in her childhood has always been Brayden. Every major moment, every growing pain, everything in her life has been shared with him since they were little, so it makes sense to her that they will stay friends at college together. Until one night, emotions are revealed in a heated kiss, and Lidia’s world is turned upside down. Brayden has always been just a friend and she knows she should look somewhere else for love. But the memory of the passion between them is undeniable—and Brayden isn’t about to let her forget it. As trouble brews, Lidia may need Brayden more than she realized and Brayden will do whatever it takes to convince her that they are soulmates…bonded for life.
Second Chance, Baby
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Except for one passion-filled night after his father's funeral, Ty and Felicia Braddock's marriage had been cold for years. Now Felicia was pregnant...and unwilling to bring a child into a home with a workaholic, absentee father. She wanted a divorce, but for their child's sake Ty demanded she give their vows a second chance. But the challenging vixen Felicia had become was nothing like the sweet-tempered, predictable woman he remembered. More and more the driven financial executive found himself wanting to spend less time at the office and more time making love to his oh-so-desirable wife....Felicia desperately wanted their marriage to work. But would their newfound desire be enough to make her husband the family man that she and their baby needed?
Love Me Carefully
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Lean Graham has long since stopped believing in fairy tales. To her, "Happily Ever After: is her job. Leah has no problem planning the perfect wedding for her clients, but when it comes to her own nuptials, her feet aren't' just cold - they're frozen.Terrell Pierce is on the prowl for his perfect bride, but when he finds his girlfriend in bed with another man, his search comes to a screeching halt. Then, as if he needed more drama in his life, his mother announces her intention to remarry, and her groom-to-be is a wanted criminal. Finding a wife suddenly takes a back seat to proving this low-life is no good for his mama!Terrell and Leah are at instant odds - their positions clashing, their attitudes getting in the way. Still, the passion between them simmers as they travel the streets of Baltimore in search of a drug lord, then cruise the seas to Negril with the FBI hot on their trail. Love-at-fist-sight simply isn't enough to get this couple down the aisle. But murder...
Loving the Princess
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
To kiss a royal As Grand Serenity's goodwill ambassador, Princess Samantha DeSaunters lives a dazzling, high-profile life. Her own romantic dreams come second to her devotion to her island realm. Until she impulsively kisses a sexy stranger at a political gala. Now the reticent royal can't get enough of Garrison Montgomery, the former soldier hired to keep her and the throne safe. But who'll protect Sam from yearning to turn their mock courtship into the real thing? In the Caribbean to run security for the ruling family, Gary instead finds himself caught up in a sizzling forbidden affair that could sabotage his mission. As he and Sam share passionate secret nights that make him forget about his past, the threat against the DeSaunterses escalates. Can Gary protect Sam from the enemies out to destroy the crown and hold on to the chance at happily-ever-after with his princess?
Having You
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
When a one-night stand opens the door to obsession... Jerald Carrington is not a man to be toyed with. As CFO of Carrington Enterprises he is dedicated to his job and his family and has no time for anything in between. Until his brother introduces him to a sex club called The Corporation. It is there, on a hot summer evening, that a one-night stand begins a tumultuous journey through passion and desire. In the blink of an eye Hailey becomes the only thing he can think of, everything he's ever wanted... she becomes his all. A fact, that somebody isn't pleased with. ... and obsession leads to murder. Hailey Jefferson used to have one goal in life - to graduate from college and make her grandparents proud. But halfway to reaching her dreams the beautiful linguist finds herself swept away by a reclusive millionaire with the power to make her tremble. In Jerald's arms Hailey releases all her inhibitions and takes hold of something she'd never imagined would come her way, love. And then the threats begin, her life is in jeopardy and so is her grandmother's. Now Hailey's wondering if the love she's come to cherish means more than the lives she's vowed to protect.
Hunger's Mate
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Half man, half animal, a Shadow Shifter must walk the line between predator and prey, hunger and obsession—to capture the woman he loves...A natural born hunter proud of his birthright, Ezra Preston agrees to hide his identity and pretend to be human—to learn what his enemies know of his kind. But even undercover, it's not in his nature to play games with a woman. Especially when he discovers the beautiful creature has been keeping secrets of her own...This is no ordinary woman he's stalking but an alluring and mysterious cat thief—with dangerous secrets of her own...Jewel Jenner has plotted and schemed for months, hiding her knowledge of a top-secret operation to save her ailing father. Captivated by her passion, skill, and courage, Ezra wants to help Jewel on her mission. But when he discovers how far she's gone—sleeping with the enemy to steal a fortune in diamonds—he must decide if he can...
Primal Heat 1
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
In the savage world of shapeshifters desire can be as dangerous as nature itself.... As bodyguard to the most powerful shapeshifter in the human world, Shadow Shifter, Eli Preston has sworn to protect his leader, defend their alliance, and keep his darker instincts in check. But when a beautiful female trainee arouses his jaguar senses, there is no stopping the beast within. He must have her. Even if it jeopardizes the deadliest mission of his life... When the heat is on-and the claws come out-the heart is the fiercest hunter... For six years, Nivea has been waiting for Eli to take her in his arms, unleash his animal urges, and claim her as his mate. But once their passion is unleashed-in a reckless moment of pure unbridled lust-nothing can ever be the same. The battlelines are drawn: man versus animal, shapeshifter versus shapeshifter. And Eli must be prepared to fight for his life-and his love-or he will lose Nivea forever...in Primal Heat by A.C. Arthur. "Deliciously edgy, sexy, and certainly not to be missed."-Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Embraced by a Donovan
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
The Miami Donovans are bringing the drama! Parker Donovan is used to the fast life and even faster women. But when his first attempt at marriage ended in a dismal failure, his priorities suddenly shifted and the immature playboy grew up. Now, as the vice president of Donovan Network Television, he’s focused on bringing quality entertainment to the world and living up to the Donovan family name. Until Adriana Bennett shows up and all thoughts of business and success take a back seat to desire. …and falling in love as hard and as fast as ever!
Adriana Bennett managed to survive the intense modeling world and an eating disorder to finally fulfill her dream of becoming an actress. Just when she thinks her life is on the right track, ghosts from the past reappear to haunt her every step. Only this time, she doesn’t have to fight the battle alone, Parker Donovan is there, tempting her with tender caresses and scorching kisses, until Adriana has no choice but to believe that the safest place to be is in a Donovan’s loving embrace.
A Lion's Heart
Part #7 of "Shadow Shifters" series by A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
One Mistletoe Wish
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
All she wants for Christmas... Everything schoolteacher Morgan Hill loves is in her hometown of Temptation, Virginia—her twins, her students and the charming community center where she's staging their holiday play. But now the building's new owner, Grayson Taylor, is putting sexy visions into Morgan's head, making the young widow long for a future even Santa couldn't deliver. As the oldest of sextuplets, Gray grew up in the media spotlight. His family's fame once helped Temptation thrive, but drove his parents apart. Coming back is just a bittersweet necessity until he meets petite firecracker Morgan. Somehow she gets the handsome tech guru to forget about big business in favor of small-town delights...and steamy winter nights. It's a life he never knew he wanted, but can he put his past aside to turn a festive fling into the sweetest forever?
Primal Heat 2
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
In the savage world of shapeshifters desire can be as dangerous as nature itself.... As bodyguard to the most powerful shapeshifter in the human world, Shadow Shifter, Eli Preston has sworn to protect his leader, defend their alliance, and keep his darker instincts in check. But when a beautiful female trainee arouses his jaguar senses, there is no stopping the beast within. He must have her. Even if it jeopardizes the deadliest mission of his life... When the heat is on-and the claws come out-the heart is the fiercest hunter... For six years, Nivea has been waiting for Eli to take her in his arms, unleash his animal urges, and claim her as his mate. But once their passion is unleashed-in a reckless moment of pure unbridled lust-nothing can ever be the same. The battlelines are drawn: man versus animal, shapeshifter versus shapeshifter. And Eli must be prepared to fight for his life-and his love-or he will lose Nivea forever...in Primal Heat by A.C. Arthur. "Deliciously edgy, sexy, and certainly not to be missed."-Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A Meeting With Medusa
Arthur C. Clarke
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Science
In leading an expedition through the many-layered Jovian atmosphere in the hydrogen balloon craft Kon-Tiki, Captain Howard Falcon discovers a world where bioluminescent air plankton produce brilliant atmospheric sea-fire, predatory manta-ray creatures dominate the skies, and enormous jellyfish-like beings grow to be over a mile across.The title story of this fourth collection from one of the genre’s most celebrated authors ends with a twist—that leaves the reader questioning what it means to be human. This collection contains some of the author’s most acclaimed short fiction, including “Cosmic Casanova” and “Sleeping Beauty”—stories that delight, surprise, and lead readers to ask big questions about humanity’s role in the cosmos.ABOUT THE AUTHORClarke is widely revered as one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 20th century, esteemed alongside Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein, a trio known informally as the “Big Three.” Before his death in 2008, he authored more than 100 novels, novellas, and short story collections and laid the groundwork for science fiction as we know it today. Combining scientific knowledge and visionary literary aptitude, Clarke’s work explored the implications of major scientific discoveries in astonishingly inventive and mystical settings.Clarke’s short stories and novels have won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, have been translated into more than 30 languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Several of his books, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey II, have been adapted into films that still stand as classic examples of the genre. Without a doubt, Arthur C. Clarke is one of the most important voices in contemporary science fiction literature.
Corporate Seduction
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Page & Associates has changed in the four years since Cienna and Keith and the sex scandal that rocked the city. Now the gang's back, this time with the new and improved Reka being promoted from receptionist to paralegal. Reka's tired of the no-good men she attracts and the drama they keep filling her life with so she's vowed to focus on work and helping Tacoma plan his wedding.Erotic email messages find their way into the inboxes of Page & Associates' employees, keeping them all in a perpetual state of arousal. Khalil Franklin is hired to put a stop to them. Instead, Reka's presence stops him dead in his tracks. She's not what he's used to, not what he expects, yet that doesn't stop him from wanting her, needing her.When two unlikely cohorts meet at a swinger's club a plan for revenge is hatched, even as the email scandal erupts on the top floor of Page & Associates. Experience seduction on a corporate level.
Holiday Hearts
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
As a result of her parents' messy divorce, Keysa Donovan refuses to celebrate Christmas or to let herself fall in love. A successful marketing exec, she's positive she doesn't need anything or anyone else in her life to be happy. Until Ian Sanchez, her sexy co-worker, catches her off guard with homemade cocoa, old holiday movies and kisses that promise the heat of pleasure. Now, Keysa's second guessing everything she thought she beleived and wondering if Ian's touch is worth risking her heart this holiday season.
Eve of Passion
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
The Silk Sisters--longtime friends Janelle, Sandra and Vicki--have turned their business savvy into a top-tier event agency. And in the wealthy enclave of Wintersage, Massachusetts, there's an abundance of lavish parties, society drama and longing hearts to keep them busy. Premier event planner Janelle Howerton swore off dating after college. Now her father wants her to make nice with an influential donor to his congressional campaign. After all, it's just one date.... Billionaire Ballard Dubois wants to help Darren Howerton win the election. But he wants Darren's daughter more--and his desires seldom go unfulfilled. Suddenly "one date" quickly spirals into a hot relationship, and celebrity gossip sites crown them the new "it" couple. And when Ballard proposes all of a sudden, Janelle shocks herself by saying...yes! As the wedding date looms, Janelle and Ballard wonder: Is this marriage a mere political ploy? Or could this...
Temptation Rising tss-1
Part #1 of "The Shadow Shifters" series by A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
Washington D.C. police officer Kalina Harper still dreams about that night, two years ago, when a huge cat-like creature saved her from a crazed attacker. Although she kept the truth to herself, Kalina can never forget the ferocious strength of the beast’s fangs and claws—or the raw animal hunger in its eyes. Until she meets Roman Reynolds… Muscular, magnetic, and all man, Roman is a high-powered attorney with a predatory smile and seductive charm. He is also a criminal suspect with suspicious connections to the Amazon jungle. But when Kalina discovers that Roman is linked to a secret race of shapeshifting jaguars—who hunt down maneaters—she is forced to put her trust in a man who unleashes her wildest fantasies and fears. A fierce creature of the night whose nature is to protect his female at any cost…
Guarding His Body
A. C. Arthur
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Fantasy / Paranormal
The ex-marine spoke with confidence and steely determination, but all Renny Bennett saw in his new bodyguard was a petite, doe-eyed nymph. Sabrina Dedune's feisty, take-no-prisoners attitude proved she took her job seriously. But suddenly the gorgeous body under that T-shirt seemed far more dangerous than any threat on his life. Sabrina was good at her job, but this talented sculptor and his erotic works of art left her reeling. Staying focused was hard when her body ached to taste all Renny had to offer. But after one searing kiss, she was guarding more than his body. Now her heart was at risk....
