Resultados para "Hearts" en Literatura y ficción

A brutal, domineering, and lethally beautiful monster with a body built for violence, Ares Drakos—new king of the Drakos Mafia family—is every inch the God of War he's named after. And now, I belong to him.

In the kingdom of Talero, Evolette has always been alone, surviving in a world that offers her little kindness. But when a run-in with a royal guard leads to her arrest and certain death, fate intervenes. A raid by gargoyles, ancient enemies of humankind, rips through the kingdom, changing everything. Caught in the chaos, Evolette is trapped in her prison cart, surrounded by flames and destruction. In the midst of the turmoil, Jet, a gargoyle, is drawn to her. Defying his own kind, he makes the dangerous choice to save her, taking her to the Obsidian Mountains, the home of the gargoyles.

Thea Quinn has no idea what she is. All she knows is that her abilities have been a plague upon her life since she was a child. After years of suffering at the hands of a megalomaniac, Thea escaped and has been on the run ever since. The leadership and protection of his pack are of the utmost importance to Conall MacLennan. Which is why watching his sister slowly die is emotional torture. When Conall is offered a cure for his sister, he forges an unbreakable contract. He has to find and retrieve the key to the cure: dangerous murderer Thea Quinn.

What would you do if you had a neighbor, who was not only devastatingly handsome, but also sexy as sin? Claire is about to find out when she meets Greg, the neighbor with a hard body always clad in tight jeans and biker boots, and a tendency to look into her (usually open) windows while she is working out. In an unexpected act of desire, Claire surprises herself when she reacts by stripping bare and giving him a show of her own.

Here, presented in one volume, are the four stories that comprise the The Escort series by Lucia Jordan. An erotic romance series between Bea, an IT exec who is drawn into the seductive world of the ultra-rich by the two Wallace Brothers after she reluctantly decides to cover her flat mate's appointment as their escort. The two men are accustomed to getting what they want, and when the naïve and inexperienced Bea shows up as their date for the evening, they begin a whirlwind relationship that will change her, and the two brothers, forever.

One game of poker can ruin your life. It's a lesson my older brother refused to learn. Now, it's too late. After he lost big and disappeared, his debt came knocking down my door. Now, I'm forced to bartend at a nightclub to pay for his sins—and the new owner's out to steal my soul. Gage Lawless might own me, but that doesn't mean he gets to keep me. My brother is assumed dead, but that won't stop me. I'm going to find out what happened to him, dead or alive. I'm making a list of the people responsible for his downfall—I want to see what color they bleed.

Daddy Samuel is a patient man, but that has nothing to do with why he wants his daughter's closest friend as his own. To him, Toby's quirks are part of his charm. Will he be able to convince the younger man how brave he is facing the world as his true self regardless of the negative voices in his head telling him he's broken? Welcome back to The Tap Tavern where there's booty-shaking in the kitchen, cuddling on the couch, and sometimes a boy just needs a little help to get out of his head.

My story started out with a guy who liked a girl. She looked like an angel to him. I was the guy, Ava the angel. But...my life turned into this world where I got married to her twin sister and Ava hated me. Then, I got caught in a game with the devil I didn't want to play. My enemies used my weaknesses against me, and killed my wife. Ava could have died, too, so I stayed away. The universe, however, had other ideas and threw her right back in my path. An angel like her didn't belong in the dark world of a Mafia boss. I know that, except, I'm selfish.

Marti wants to restore her beloved ranch to all its former glory. However, nothing in her life has ever been easy - from losing her mother when she was young, to losing her husband a year ago. Her world has been turned upside down as she struggles to save her ranch, her life, and her heart. Everything is feeling hopeless...until he shows up. He’s a blue-eyed drifter who makes her heart speed up, her breathing stop, and her brain liquefy.

Rule one of the Bachelor Pact is simple: Never fall in love. Temporarily returning home to Cedar Falls comes with mixed emotions. But having to work alongside the distractingly beautiful Pia, hired by my father before his unexpected death to run and restore my family’s inn, is a test I could do without. I don’t need help, especially from a stranger whose delectable body is inviting me to forget the most important rule of the Bachelor Pact.

The war has ended. Kazimir hopes to spend quiet time with Emily, but there are more enemies creeping within the shadows - new dangers that threaten the couple's happiness. Can the Lion and Mouse have their happy ending? Or are they destined to fight a battle that one of them may not survive?

Two years ago, Rae had a chance to bring joy and adventure into her life. After her husband’s death in Afghanistan, her friend, Andrea became a light for her, until fear took over and Rae ended any hopes of a relationship with Andrea

Reese and Hank are used to taking what they want, just because they can. This time they set their sights on the office geek, a painfully shy whiz kid named Jeff. Hank bets Reese he can't get the guy in bed within a week - he makes the pot very sweet with an offer of $5,000 if Reese can do the job - and film the hot action for proof. However Reese, usually so cocky and sure of himself, is completely disarmed by the quiet but intense Jeff.

Two years ago, Rae had a chance to bring joy and adventure into her life. After her husband’s death in Afghanistan, her friend, Andrea became a light for her, until fear took over and Rae ended any hopes of a relationship with Andrea. With her son, Mark getting ready to graduate from high school, she is awakening to the realization that she might have made a mistake by letting Andrea go. Rae tried to stay busy helping other military spouses who had lost their loved ones in the war, but it only went so far.

After eight years running a criminal organization, I've got my life and business on track. But when I'm embroiled in a bloody battle for my turf, I also find myself at the center of attention for four smoking hot men. I struggle to get used to them having my back, until I'm crushed under the worst darkness this dangerous world has to offer. Can their love fuel my strength to save myself?

Amy Spencer has always taken care of others at the expense of her own happiness. When she finally treats herself to some piano lessons with world-class pianist Victor Carringham, she hopes to discover some hidden talent, but instead finds much more than she bargained for. Victor’s controlling nature and perfectionist tendencies extend far beyond his teaching. He may be skilled at playing the piano, but he also knows how to play a woman—to tease her with sensual pleasure, to make her moan at his touch. But can Amy keep up with his demands and give him what he so desperately craves?

After reading her first steamy novel, Christine Stevens becomes interested in finding out what it’s like to be a submissive. Her longtime friend—the sinfully handsome Michael Sebastien—agrees to help her try and fulfill her deepest desire. But if he’s just as new to this as she is, why is he so good at taking control? And will Christine come to realize that maybe Michael might just be her perfect match?

Emma Collins has always led a quiet and unassuming life. As a schoolteacher, she has saved for years so she could afford a luxury vacation on a tropical island. Now that it’s here, she plans on treating herself to the best of everything—and maybe even indulge in a little romantic fling, if she’s feeling brave enough. Once she meets billionaire Hunter Kent, the sunny days and balmy nights are filled with laughter and passion. But with danger lurking in the distance, threatening to tear their worlds apart, will Emma’s island vacation take a life-changing turn?

Let me mention why falling for Charlene is not my wisest move: I need her to be my shark. And that means, I need to work very closely with her! Did I mention that I’m captivated by her innocence, by that raw talent, by the way she wins over potential investors? And she doesn’t give a f--k to my money.

Jenna’s ex-husband, Kevin, did a number on her when he filed for divorce, leaving her for another woman, turning her entire world on its head. Finding it difficult to get over the pain, Jenna resolves to get out of her own head by doing something for someone else begins to write letters to a soldier overseas.

Soon enough, her correspondence with Christopher slowly takes on a sensual tone as they begin to open up to each other about their innermost desires.