Resultados para "The Price" en Literatura y ficción

I never meant to build a life among the dead—but it was the one thing that made sense. The work was quiet, methodical. It gave me space to breathe. To keep things simple. Then Patrick Dalton walked into my life. Warm, charming, gentle, devastatingly perfect. He made my chest ache, even when I tried to keep him at arm's length. And he made me want more. And for a while, I let myself believe I could have that. But life has a way of shifting itself. And the things we think we've buried don't always stay gone.

I know I'm lucky to have a mate at all. Most would rejoice. Most would run to them. Not me. I want to stay with my family. I was trapped in the veil for the majority of my life, fighting to survive. And I'm supposed to leave them for a man I don't know? I'm tired of Fate making the decisions for me. Yet . . . The ache in my chest becomes too much. The thirst in my throat becomes unbearable. The need to mate is a call I can no longer ignore. Even if I've never touched or kissed another. How will I satisfy him?

A curse trapped me inside my werewolf, and I became the perfect killing puppet for the warlock controlling me. Screams of my victims haunt me. The phantom warmth of blood heats my hands. And guilt eats away at my psyche.

Ember expected many things to happen-but going into heat the day before her big interview was not one of them. Lea is a sweet and protective orc trying to forget about her ex. Minni is a fierce and sinfully hot vampire...who happens to be that ex. Both were brought to the office to keep Ember safe, but that becomes harder when heats flare, and lust arises.

When her mentor kicks the bucket, Isla's dream of owning her beloved Highland pub crashes and burns, landing in the laps of three sinfully tempting American brothers. There's Theo, the grumpy one whose scowls make her want to climb him like a tree. Henry, the rugged heartbreaker whose mouth should come with a warning label. And Dylan, the adorkable numbers guy hiding a devil behind those glasses. They may own her pub, but she owns something better: the recipe for their undoing.

I was a child when my father surrendered me to the Temple of All Gods. No one gave me a choice. No one even bothered to explain. I was simply tossed aside, unwanted. That was the day the God of Temptation claimed me as his. Now, I'm studying how to become the perfect priestess. Life in the temple means embracing my emotions and learning to harness each type of desire. Power, fear, lust, and rage are the most common, but not the only ones. Each has a power. Each has its place. I just have to figure out which kind of priestess I'll become.

The last thing I expect is for my dream job to fall in my lap—or for three ridiculously hot guys to pursue me through the Scottish Highlands.

A tale of veggies tempted to break their vows. Fleeing a tumultuous past, Emily finds refuge at a kitchen job in a quiet countryside parish. Robert and Laurent are two best friends with a bond that has crossed lines throughout their history, but now walk the straight and narrow, giving their lives to their parish as priests. One magical night under the harvest moon, Robert and Laurent experience a bizarre transformation: They wake up as a tomato and a cucumber.

I've been longing for something more, something exciting. So many fish in the sea and not a single one ever catches my eye. A ship is dragged into the sea by a storm, and there she is. The human that takes my breath away with one glance. I rescue her, returning her to the beach before darting away, but I long to return to her. The only way to return is to make a deal with the sea witch. Will the price be too high if I don't gain her love before the time runs out? The sea witch winning what my heart desires instead.

I woke up in a nightmare—a place where survival came at a cost. They demanded everything: my will, my body, my soul. Pain became my constant companion, and with it, acceptance. My captor—now my master—was the only thing keeping me alive, his brutal protection my only shield from a world gone mad. I watched him spill blood in my name, nursed my wounds at his hands. But trust is a fragile thing, and betrayal was waiting in the shadows. The truth was clear: the only way out was to destroy them all or die trying. My captor, my protector, my downfall—he’s the key to my salvation…

Cara King, an ambitious young woman, meets an older wealthier fox while trying to support herself through college. She gets caught up in a whirlwind romance filled with expensive trips and gifts, but at what cost? Secrets and lies always come to light, and feelings cannot be masked. A story about a young woman falling for father and son, and the battle between following her heart or her wallet.

Firefighter Jesse Armitage and his twin, Justin, a paramedic, help rescue Ceili Whelan and her dog Ranger from an apartment house fire. Each finds themselves attracted to pretty Ceili, not knowing Ceili is in serious trouble. Now it's big brother Caleb with SWAT who has to come to her aid. But can they save her from a powerful enemy?

When paramedic Jason Armitage responds to reports of wounded from a bank robbery, he finds pretty art teacher Maya Thompson shot. It's a coincidence his brother, Jack, a detective with the city PD, is assigned the case. And there's another brother, firefighter Jordan. For Jack, not only is she attractive, she's the perfect witness. To the men who robbed the bank? Maybe too perfect. Three handsome, appealing men born to protect and serve. Maya can't choose....

After a difficult start, Caden Payne—the top commander in the Welsh Mafia Organization—is ready to turn over a new leaf. And with that resolution comes his biggest mission yet—full management of a multi-billion-dollar private security training base. The only problem? In order to get the funding, he’s been paired up with the daughter of the project’s beneficiary—their biggest competitor and rival, Johansen Enterprises. Circe Johansen isn’t his type. And he’s definitely not interested in her like that, despite having to work closely with her to complete his mission.

From lesbian vampires to the ghost of Nathaniel Hawthorne, exhibitionism for a daring woman's neighbors and sexy onstage burlesque moves, the women in these stories are hot, horny, and determined to get exactly what they want. Whether they're bedding a longtime partner or hooking up with someone they've just met, they always find a way to get exactly what they want. From outlandish erotic fantasies in public and private to tender intimacies, sexual healing and hotness take many forms in these arousing tales by authors including Sally Bend, Katrina Jackson, T.C. Mill, Garnell Wallace, and more.

Als ich Elisabeth Creed aus den Fängen ihres alten Bosses rette und ihr einen Job in meiner Firma gebe, ist das kein Akt der Großzügigkeit. Ich habe einen Plan. Sie soll bei einer Spendengala versteigert werden - als Lockvogel für meinen wichtigsten Kunden. Doch was als kalkulierte Strategie beginnt, gerät schnell außer Kontrolle. Denn Miss Creed ist faszinierend. So faszinierend, dass ich riskiere, nicht nur den Deal zu verlieren, sondern auch ein Geheimnis zu offenbaren, das mich hinter Gitter bringen könnte. Es gibt nur eine Möglichkeit: Ich muss mich von ihr fernhalten.

When my parents died at the hands of a demon, I quit doing exorcisms. I hoped to be finished with the creeping darkness below. But it wasn't done with me. I tried to settle into life at my family's pizza parlor and slowly became content with the relatively carefree life it offered and the companionship of my vibrator. Then Darius, a friend from my old life, barged his way into my new one with an exorcism he couldn't handle. Now I'm hip-deep in hellhounds, my heart bound to several demons, a half-angel, and a mage. My main mode of transportation? A demonic horse that I love dearly.

Demons aren't supposed to be allies, let alone lovers, but here I am. Know that expression to hell and back? Been there, done that, just to save one of them. Sure, it was terrifying, but it beats meeting the in-laws. Aaron, my half-angel boyfriend, is just dying to take me home to dear old mom and dad. Meanwhile, in the struggle to avert the apocalypse, Lucifer himself has taken an interest in me and graces my pizza parlor to give me a warning. I'm in danger from his rival, Mammon, who is trying to take over hell, but that's old hat for me.

When Angelica’s blind date goes terribly awry, she is rescued by a bold stranger; Edward is tall, dark, and hotter than hell itself. From the moment their eyes accidentally lock—a fiery, unquenchable blaze is sparked between them, and though tentative at first, she is powerless to resist his allure. Drawn to her grace, innocence, and feminine charms, his deep sexy voice and powerful gaze ultimately convince -- she's with the wrong man.

Peyton Carson has been in love with Liam Tyler since she was nine years old. All she has ever wanted is for him to see her as something more than just his sister's best friend. But when he gets engaged to someone else, Peyton is devastated. Shattered, she does her best to pick up the pieces and move on with her life. She begins to build a life without Liam in it. But when her roommate's debt becomes her problem, she finds herself in a game too dangerous to play.