Lily Stassen: awkward nobody by day; same by night.Not suited for the limelight, I was just another face in the background. I was a simple woman who liked simple things, and I craved a simple way of life. But when I met Wren, everything changed... I changed. Wren was the CEO of Intrigue, a luxury lingerie company, and I was his new, reluctant secretary. He was everything I wasn't: mysterious, cold, gorgeous, and confident. So, imagine my surprise when I found out I had broken his heart in a past life. Me... The nobody.Wren Everly, Duke of Avondale: sexy billionaire by day; nightmare by night.Imagine my surprise when my new secretary steps into my office and she looks exactly like a woman from my past. I'd lived a hundred and forty years without Lily, so I couldn't fathom why I nearly crumbled at the sight of her. Being the fool that I was, I thought I could separate who she was in the past from the woman before me, but it was impossible. She was the same...

Power-hungry gods. Deadly magic. What could go wrong? Merikh is a deadly assassin. After escaping from the brutal clan that raised him, he and his partner Mouse plan on putting their skills to good use. All they need to do is poison one simple target for a sweet payday. When the mark turns out to be much more than they bargained for, Merikh and his partner barely survive a blast of magical power. As they investigate further, Merikh and Mouse find a god masquerading as a waitress, a plot to destroy the town, and an unsettling amount of magic. The job started as a way to make some cash. Now if they don't go through with it, the world may fall to an ancient power even the gods are afraid of. No pressure. Caught in a battle between magic and the gods, Merikh must seek the help of an unlikely ally to finish the job and save the world from pure evil. Dark Game is the first book in the Merikh saga, a series of urban fantasy novels. If you like kick-ass action, unique magic systems, and engaging characters, then you'll love CL Walker's action-packed series starter. Buy Dark Game to enter a world of gods and magic today! **