Bless me father, for I will sin.... In the still shadows of the confessional, a madman tauntingly reveals his plan for a murder he is going to commit, pulling Father Thomas Madden into a twisted game by disclosing his next intended victim: Tom's sister, Laurant. In a frantic race to protect her, Tom calls upon his best friend, elite FBI agent Nick Buchanan, to track the predator who is closing in on Laurant. Now, as an electrifying attraction grows between Laurant and Nick, so does the danger—and one false move will cost both of them everything that matters. Let New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood take you on a thrilling excursion into the soaring heights—and the darkest impulses—of the human heart.
First in the long-running series of erotic horror tales! Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, Robert R. McCammon, Graham Masterton, Harlan Ellison, Ramsey Campbell, David J. Schow, Lisa Tuttle, F. Paul Wilson, Theodore Sturgeon, and other masters of the macabre take readers into their private world of fear, fantasy, and fatal attraction — in 24 tales of dread and debauchery, riveting stories of sex and terror.
A former Marine and Las Vegas vice cop, Nathan Fox has seen it all and then some. Heading up security for the Onyx Casino is tame compared to his past, but it's not his only job. Working for the Reliance Group is his real passion project. His current case: a missing woman. His mission: to find her. But soon Nathan must deal with a stubborn – and stunning – journalist who's nosed her way into the investigation…and into Nathan's fantasies.
The coachman tried to warn her away from the ruined, forbidding place on the rainswept Cornish coast. But young Mary Yellan chose instead to honor her mother's dying request that she join her frightened Aunt Patience and huge, hulking Uncle Joss Merlyn at Jamaica Inn. From her first glimpse on that raw November eve, she could sense the inn's dark power. But never did Mary dream that she would become hopelessly ensnared in the vile, villainous schemes being hatched within its crumbling walls — or that a handsome, mysterious stranger would so incite her passions… tempting her to love a man whom she dares not trust.
Ein sensationeller Mordprozess lockt Heerscharen von Journalisten und Prominenten aus aller Welt nach Athen. Was dort vor den Schranken des Hohen Gerichts aufgerollt wird, ist die Lebens- und Liebesgeschichte zweier attraktiver Frauen, die demselben Mann heillos verfallen sind. Und aus dem Hintergrund schl?gt als selbstherrlicher Rachegott ein Industriemagnat zu, wenn die Stunde jenseits von Mitternacht beginnt.
Sie ist jung, bildh?bsch, intelligent und mit einem Mann aus bestem Haus verlobt. Tracy Whitney hat alles, was man sich nur w?nschen kann. Doch dann tappt sie, Opfer ihrer eigenen Gutgl?ubigkeit, in eine raffinierte Falle des Syndikats und landet wegen eines angeblichen Bilderdiebstahls hinter Gittern. Das Hochsicherheitsgef?ngnis wird f?r Tracy zur brutalen Lebensschule, und als sie ein paar Monate sp?ter das Gef?ngnis verl??t, ist sie eine andere Frau geworden: desillusioniert und besessen von dem Gedanken an Rache.Mit ihren einzigen Waffen — Intelligenz und Sch?nheit — macht sie sich systematisch daran, ihre Widersacher zu vernichten. Doch der Preis ihrer Rache ist hoch, denn die Gesellschaft verwehrt ihr die R?ckkehr in ein normales Leben. Tracy setzt sich jedoch auf ihre Weise zur Wehr. Sie wird zu einer Superganovin, die nimmersatte Reiche um die angeh?uften Reicht?mer erleichtert.
Her razor-sharp mind and ability to decipher evidence have made Avery Delaney an expert crime analyst for the FBI. Now she will have to use every one of her skills on a case that hits painfully close to home. Avery's beloved aunt Carolyn was on her way to a posh spa in the Colorado mountains. But she never arrived. Now, with scant clues and fewer resources, Avery must track down Carolyn—and outmancuver a brilliant killer named Monk who is part of an elaborate plot of madness and lethal vengeance.
In the secluded guesthouse of a lavish California estate, Whitney Marshall has finally found a refuge…a place to heal after the painful end of her marriage. Until her newfound peace is shattered by the arrival of the property's distractingly handsome heir, Adam Hunter--and she finds herself drawn into a deadly game of danger and desire. Adam Hunter needs Whitney's help to prove that his uncle--Hunter needs Whitney's help to prove that his uncle--the the estate's original owner--was murdered. But as the two estate's original owner--was murdered. But as the two begin begin to unearth the truth about Cal Hunter's shadowy past, to unearth the truth about Cal Hunter's shadowy past, it's it's Whitney's own life that is suddenly on the line. Because Whitney's own life that is suddenly on the line. Because someone someone nearby thinks she knows too much…
La vida de Grace Archer cambi? para siempre ocho a?os atr?s cuando asesinaron a su padre, un agente de la CIA. Ahora lleva una existencia tranquila, en una granja de caballos, junto a su hija Frankie. Pero el pasado siempre vuelve, y Grace deber? confiar en Jake Kilmer, el hombre que ya la traicion? una vez. El acecho de un asesino que la busca a cualquier precio no le dejar? opci?n: deber? pedir ayuda a Jake para salvaguardar la vida de su hija y la suya propia. Juntas, Grace y la ni?a emprender?n una huida feroz protegidas por un hombre tan peligroso como atractivo. Es que por m?s que Grace intente negarlo, Jake tiene un lugar especial en su coraz?n…El extra?o poder de la protagonista para comunicarse con los caballos -raz?n fundamental por la que la busca su verdugo- ser? de gran ayuda en este viaje lleno de peligros, que no tardar? en convertirse en un camino para reencontrar el verdadero amor.
Former vampire hunter Michael Quinn is living a nightmare: he's been turned into a vampire. His only hope is the "Eye" - a long-lost artifact that, once every millennium, will grant one wish to its possessor. Fortunately for Quinn, he has a map detailing the path to the "Eye." All he needs to do is find it, then he can wish himself back into humanity.Janie Parker has made a lot of many mistakes in her life, not the least of which was getting tricked into working for a demon. Not only is the pay awful, but she ...
A warrior stepped out of the shadowsKeeping a low profile was Corbett Lazlo's secret for success. But now the super-spy and elusive owner of the Lazlo Group had to confront the faceless assassin who was killing his agents-by making himself the next target.Then Lucia Cordez, his sexy head of IT, stepped into the line of fire. And the only safe haven for her was Corbett's isolated home, where guarding her suddenly became very risky…to his heart. For although Lucia claimed to love him, she could be the assassin's partner-and Corbett's deadly betrayer.
La columnista Rina Lowell estaba intentando averiguar qu? era lo que quer?an los hombres y necesitaba saberlo por cuestiones muy personales… porque se estaba volviendo loca por su nuevo jefe, Colin Lyons. Despu?s de muchos a?os viviendo para los dem?s, Rina hab?a recuperado su vida… y su sexualidad. Y, ?qu? mejor que una aventura para volver a ponerse en marcha de verdad?Colin Lyons no entend?a a las mujeres, y menos la maniobra de seducci?n que Rina hab?a puesto en marcha. Lo cierto era que no deseaba resistirse… Rina era demasiado atractiva. Y no pudo evitar acabar en la cama con ella; pero no sospechaba que estaba a punto de despedirla…
Number one bestselling author Janet Evanovich teams up with award-winning author Dorien Kelly to deliver a sparkling novel of romantic suspense, small-town antics, secretive sabotage, and lots and lots of beerKate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she's been fired from her position as a magazine editor, and the only place she wants to go is to her parents' summer house, The Nutshell, in Keene's Harbor, Michigan. Kate's plan is to turn The Nutshell into a Bed and Breakfast. Problem is, she needs cash, and the only job she can land is less than ...
El detective Kane McDermott no estaba precisamente emocionado ante su ?ltimo caso. Su misi?n consist?a en investigar a Kayla Luck y descubrir si su presunta academia de buenos modales ofrec?a en realidad otro tipo de servicios. Pensaba que s?lo iba a ser cuesti?n de llegar a Charmed y demostrarlo… hasta que conoci? a Kayla. Ella era inteligente, confiada… y realizaba todas sus fantas?as en la cama. Pero si alguna vez descubr?a cu?les eran sus verdaderas intenciones, probablemente no volviera a verla nunca m?s.
A SOLDIER NEVER BREAKS HIS PROMISE…Agent Harlan McClain has his target in sight. But he's not pulling the trigger. Instead his assignment is providing Stacy Giordano-the governor's aide-with security. An easy job for a former marine sniper. And yet, the guarded single mother's beauty and devotion to her exceptional child soon have Harlan reshuffling his priorities. In the dead of night, in her bed, he promises to keep her and her son from harm. But when an unexpected crisis arises, Harlan is suddenly torn between keeping his word, and taking out a killer…
Captain "Kat" Kim, leader of the all-female Medusa squad, lives by the warrior's code. Trained in an ancient warrior tradition, she can scale a wall in complete silence. But when she's paired with Special Forces Captain Jeff Steiger, she faces new danger.Steiger is all-American, from his blue eyes to his sun-streaked hair, and his laid-back manner goes against Kat's control-freak ways. When the two hunt for a high-end art thief, their opposite styles combust. And as mysterious commandos turn the job deadly, Kat must ditch her steely discipline and surrender to the desire that threatens to take them both down…
"Is my father a murderer?"Caring for a mother with Alzheimer's was heartbreaking enough for Lindsey Merrill. But when her mother made bizarre but adamant claims that Lindsey's loving father was a killer, it was too much to bear. So she turned to detective Alan Cameron for guidance. Before long, the single dad's soothing reassurances morphed into a smoldering attraction…Evidence quickly mounted that all was not as it seemed in the Merrill family. As a professional, Alan was obliged to pursue the case – as a man, he had to shield this special woman from pain. Would his shocking discovery break her heart just as he was making it his very own?
When esteemed Justice Departament attorney Theo Buchenan is struck ill at a New Orleans gala, Dr. Michelle Renard works fast to save his life. Soon, Theo finds himself in a race to save haer when Michelle is targeted by a deadly crime ring. They call themselves the Sowing Club, a devious foursome driven by greed to accumulate millions in a secret bank account. Now they're dead set on silencing Michelle, who might know the secret behind the mercy killing of one of their wives. Dodging a world-class hit man and a band of cunning criminals, Michelle and Theo walk a narrow path between passion and survival.
Cara knows it`s foolish to be so drawn to a man who thinks she`s a murderer. She also knows Detective Brooks would find the truth even harder to swallow. Cara is one of the Others, a race of powerful, paranormal creatures who live among humans. Cara`s particular abilities make men putty in her hands-all except this rugged, sexy-as-hell detective. But now someone, or something, has singled Cara out for serious payback.As uneasy trust gives way to mind-blowing desire, Cara and Todd will go head-to-head with a killer whose mission is deeply personal, and who`s determined to serve up revenge that`s hotter than hellfire, and just as deadly.
TWELVE NIGHTS AND COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMASEvery Christmas the threats started again. They came delivered in red greeting cards, and this year Romana was forced to take them seriously. Even if it meant turning to Jacob Knight-the sexy detective she'd always kept at arm's length. After seven years, he was bigger, stronger and more man than she was prepared for. His dark past endangered Romana-but only his arms could provide protection from the convicted killer bent on exacting revenge. And as the nights grew longer and more difficult, their passions threatened to erupt-and expose them to dangers as irresistible as they were reckless.
When Chicago detective Alec Buchanan is offered a prime position with the FBI, he takes it as the perfect opportunity to leave the Windy City and follow in his brothers' footsteps to the top echelons of law enforcement. But first he must complete one last assignment: acting as a glorified bodyguard to hotel heiress Regan Hamilton Madison. The gorgeous exec has become entangled in some potentially deadly business: Someone has e-mailed her a graphic crime-scene photo—and the victim is no stranger.
Su nombre en clave era Casanova… y le iba a la perfecci?nCuando el millonario, convertido en esp?a, Bryan Elliott la salv?, Lucy Miller, empleada de banca convertida en topo, descubri? que el nombre en clave que ?l utilizaba estaba m?s que justificado, era todo un Casanova. Cuando el peligro empez? a asediarla, Bryan le ofreci? el refugio de su maravilloso apartamento en Manhattan, le dio un nuevo nombre y un nuevo aspecto y la convirti? en una mujer deseable y sofisticada. No quedaba ni rastro de la t?mida Lucy Miller y la mujer seductora en la que se hab?a transformado acept? hacerse pasar por la amante de Bryan… pero ten?a que hacer un esfuerzo por recordar que su atracci?n era s?lo una tapadera…
