Estoy escribiendo esto porque suplicasteis. Ya sab is cuanto amo las s plicas. De hecho, probablemente sab is demasiadas cosas y las sab is demasiado bien. Qui n soy yo? Bueno, eso es lo que estoy intentando averiguar. Fui un prostituto en mi juventud, un asesino desde adolescente, y un monstruo como hombre. Soy el hombre que secuestr a Livvie. Soy el hombre que la mantuvo en una habitaci n oscura durante semanas. Pero, por encima de todo, yo soy el hombre que ella ama. Ella me ama. Es bastante enfermizo, verdad? Por supuesto, hay m s de nuestra historia de lo que se puede presumir en unas pocas frases, pero no s qu decir para justificar mi comportamiento de entonces. Asumo que si est is leyendo esto, no necesito dar esas explicaciones. Vosotras ya hab is hecho las vuestras propias. Est is leyendo esto porque quer is saber acerca del resto de la historia. Quer is saber qu pas esa calurosa noche de verano de septiembre de 2010, la noche que me encontr con Livvie en El Paseo. Fue la noche en que mi vida cambi del todo otra vez. No ocurri exactamente como cont Livvie. Ella ha sido muy amable conmigo en el relato de nuestra historia. La verdad es bastante m s... complicada.
In this young adult thriller, Kevin loves cars and technology. When they come together simultaneously, his life begins to unravel in ways he never dreamed. With his life and reputation on the line, he is forced to make split second decisions to save what he created.Kevin meets Zach waiting in line to get the latest cell phone. Zach is a bit strange and something about him makes Kevin very nervous. Mysteriously, Zach is one step ahead of Kevin always arriving first.The new phone connects Kevin with Gina, his dream girl, who happens to be a very sexy hologram. Kevin is completely infatuated with her and will do whatever she commands.A competitive triangle develops between the three, pitting friend against foe. The ensuing conflict results in an exhilarating race to the finish.This book is designed as a quick standalone story with no cliffhanger. Use it to fill in the time on a short flight, while waiting for a colleague, or simply to relax before going to sleep. On second thought it is far too exciting to read at bedtime.ENJOY
ALL 4 BOOKS OF THE HOT BWWM ROMANCE SERIES TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Harvey Mann has it all. Good looking, Wealthy, Intelligent and he can have any woman he wants. Well almost any woman that is... Stacey fails to see what other women see in him. She sees him as an arrogant player who is totally in love with himself. He is the type of man she was warned by her mother to stay away from. However, fate eventually brings her and Harvey closer and Stacey soon finds out exactly how Harvey got the nickname of "Mr Big Stuff" and she finds she likes it more then she ever expected. Is Stacey set to become yet another notch on Mr Big Stuff's bed post or is there something more to this relationship? Furthermore, has Mr Big Stuff finally met a woman who can actually challenge him? Scroll back up and start reading this now, you will not regret it Remember... This is ALL 4 books in the Mr Big Stuff series. Follow Stacey's journey from beginning all the way to the very end. The 4 books included are: Seduced By Mr Big Stuff Taming Mr Big Stuff Engaged To Mr Big Stuff Mr & Mrs Big Stuff Warning: This story contains themes such as Black Woman White Man Romance, Billionaire Romance and much more. This also contains adult scenes and should only be read by readers 18+
DETERMINED to OBEY is being published independently at the request of thousands of fans who already own CAPTIVE in the DARK, SEDUCED in the DARK, and EPILOGUE: THE DARK DUET--known together as the DARK DUET SERIES. DETERMINED to OBEY was written as part of the bonus material for DARK DUET: PLATINUM EDITION (Featuring Determined to Obey) and not meant to be read as a stand alone. However, it is possible to enjoy it as such if one prefers. WARNING: 18+ ONLY. VERY FRANK LANGUAGE, GRAPHIC SEXUALITY AND COERCION. DO NOT READ IF MALE/MALE/FEMALE BOTHERS YOU YOU ARE WARNED Synopsis: The character "Kid" appears in both Captive in the Dark and Seduced in the Dark. This novella takes place in Mexico and follows Kid after he and his girlfriend, Nancy, are taken hostage by a group of men led by Caleb. Unbeknownst to Kid or Nancy, they are taken to the mansion of Felipe Villanueva, an eccentric crime boss with a taste for the taboo. Wrongfully accused by Nancy of the attempted rape and subsequent assault of Caleb's escaped captive, "Kitten", Kid is tortured by his captors. We join Kid in the dungeon, where he is about to meet Felipe and his companion Celia for the first time...
Please heed all warnings. ****This is a series about captivity in a FICTIONAL and EROTICIZED setting. It contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.**** OVER 150,000 COPIES SOLD This edition of CAPTIVE IN THE DARK features a new cover that when combined with the other books in DARK DUET: Platinum Edition series makes a lovely addition to any bookshelf.It is NO DIFFERENT in content from previous editions of the series. CAPTIVE IN THE DARK (BOOK 1): Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, na ve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.SEDUCED IN THE DARK (BOOK 2): What is the price of redemption?Rescued from sexual slavery by a mysterious Pakistani officer, Caleb carries the weight of a debt that must be paid in blood.The road has been long and fraught with uncertainty, but for Caleb and Livvie, it's all coming to an end.Can he surrender the woman he loves for the sake of vengeance?Or will he make the ultimate sacrifice?EPILOGUE THE DARK DUET (BOOK 3): It didn't happen exactly as Livvie said. She's been very kind to me in the retelling of our story. The truth is far more...complicated.DARK DUET THE BONUS MATERIAL (BOOK 4):1) The NEW 32,000 word novella DETERMINED TO OBEY, featuring secondary characters Kid, Felipe, and Celia. 2) Eight scorching-hot fan-written Dark Duet short stories hand-selected by the author. 3) CJ's favorite interviews & Reviews Author Endorsements: "'This series is the most incredible mindf**k I've ever experienced.' Or something along those lines. Write whatever you want and slap my name on it. I loved it that much.' - Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"I have never had an author move me to the point that I felt I needed to get in my car and go after someone who was fictional." --Tina Reber, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author of the LOVE series"Absolutely amazing I have not been this captivated by a book, by a series, in years Thank you to everyone who told me to read these." -- Aleatha Romig, NYT Bestselling Author of the Consequences series"I'm very stingy with five stars. I usually only give those to modern classics or books that I am absolutely crazy about. Here is why I think CID deserves five...." -- Tarryn Fisher, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Love Me With Lies series"Just know that I think it was an exhilarating (albeit somewhat exhausting) reading experience and I LOVED it. And... I appreciated it even more once I was done. I felt mostly... complete. Crazy right? Ahhh but sometimes, it just is what it is. It was rich, well rounded, uncomfortable, exciting and scary (in multiple ways). Emotionally affecting. I lived it, I didn't just read it, although I was VERY happy to be on this side of the book. *phew* I may enjoy the fictional thrill and I may like it crazy at times, but I'm very content on the "safe" side of life." -- Maryse, Maryse's Book Blog
Please heed all warnings. ****This is a series about captivity in a FICTIONAL and EROTICIZED setting. It contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.**** This edition of SEDUCED IN THE DARK features a new cover that when combined with the other books in DARK DUET: Platinum Edition series makes a lovely addition to any bookshelf.It is NO DIFFERENT in content from previous editions of the series. CAPTIVE IN THE DARK (BOOK 1): Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, na ve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.SEDUCED IN THE DARK (BOOK 2): What is the price of redemption?Rescued from sexual slavery by a mysterious Pakistani officer, Caleb carries the weight of a debt that must be paid in blood.The road has been long and fraught with uncertainty, but for Caleb and Livvie, it's all coming to an end.Can he surrender the woman he loves for the sake of vengeance?Or will he make the ultimate sacrifice?EPILOGUE THE DARK DUET (BOOK 3): It didn't happen exactly as Livvie said. She's been very kind to me in the retelling of our story. The truth is far more...complicated.DARK DUET THE BONUS MATERIAL (BOOK 4):1) The NEW 32,000 word novella DETERMINED TO OBEY, featuring secondary characters Kid, Felipe, and Celia. 2) Eight scorching-hot fan-written Dark Duet short stories hand-selected by the author. 3) CJ's favorite interviews & Reviews Author Endorsements: "'This series is the most incredible mindf**k I've ever experienced.' Or something along those lines. Write whatever you want and slap my name on it. I loved it that much.' - Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"I have never had an author move me to the point that I felt I needed to get in my car and go after someone who was fictional." --Tina Reber, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author of the LOVE series"Absolutely amazing I have not been this captivated by a book, by a series, in years Thank you to everyone who told me to read these." -- Aleatha Romig, NYT Bestselling Author of the Consequences series"I'm very stingy with five stars. I usually only give those to modern classics or books that I am absolutely crazy about. Here is why I think CID deserves five...." -- Tarryn Fisher, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Love Me With Lies series"Just know that I think it was an exhilarating (albeit somewhat exhausting) reading experience and I LOVED it. And... I appreciated it even more once I was done. I felt mostly... complete. Crazy right? Ahhh but sometimes, it just is what it is. It was rich, well rounded, uncomfortable, exciting and scary (in multiple ways). Emotionally affecting. I lived it, I didn't just read it, although I was VERY happy to be on this side of the book. *phew* I may enjoy the fictional thrill and I may like it crazy at times, but I'm very content on the "safe" side of life." -- Maryse, Maryse's Book Blog
This edition of EPILOGUE The Dark Duet features a new cover that when combined with the other books in DARK DUET Platinum Edition series makes a lovely addition to any bookshelf.It is NO DIFFERENT in content from previous editions of the series. CAPTIVE IN THE DARK (BOOK 1): Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, na ve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.SEDUCED IN THE DARK (BOOK 2): What is the price of redemption?Rescued from sexual slavery by a mysterious Pakistani officer, Caleb carries the weight of a debt that must be paid in blood.The road has been long and fraught with uncertainty, but for Caleb and Livvie, it's all coming to an end.Can he surrender the woman he loves for the sake of vengeance?Or will he make the ultimate sacrifice?EPILOGUE THE DARK DUET (BOOK 3): It didn't happen exactly as Livvie said. She's been very kind to me in the retelling of our story. The truth is far more...complicated.DARK DUET THE BONUS MATERIAL (BOOK 4):1) The NEW 32,000 word novella DETERMINED TO OBEY, featuring secondary characters Kid, Felipe, and Celia. 2) Eight scorching-hot fan-written Dark Duet short stories hand-selected by the author. 3) CJ's favorite interviews & Reviews Author Endorsements: "'This series is the most incredible mindf**k I've ever experienced.' Or something along those lines. Write whatever you want and slap my name on it. I loved it that much.' - Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"I have never had an author move me to the point that I felt I needed to get in my car and go after someone who was fictional." --Tina Reber, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author of the LOVE series"Absolutely amazing I have not been this captivated by a book, by a series, in years Thank you to everyone who told me to read these." -- Aleatha Romig, NYT Bestselling Author of the Consequences series"I'm very stingy with five stars. I usually only give those to modern classics or books that I am absolutely crazy about. Here is why I think CID deserves five...." -- Tarryn Fisher, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Love Me With Lies series"Just know that I think it was an exhilarating (albeit somewhat exhausting) reading experience and I LOVED it. And... I appreciated it even more once I was done. I felt mostly... complete. Crazy right? Ahhh but sometimes, it just is what it is. It was rich, well rounded, uncomfortable, exciting and scary (in multiple ways). Emotionally affecting. I lived it, I didn't just read it, although I was VERY happy to be on this side of the book. *phew* I may enjoy the fictional thrill and I may like it crazy at times, but I'm very content on the "safe" side of life." -- Maryse, Maryse's Book Blog
A woman’s life spirals out of control as she lives in fear of a faceless predator who may have already committed at least one murder . . . Ten years ago, Sophie Shaw vanished. Kat, a DNA technician with a drinking problem, is still haunted by the unsolved disappearance, so when she notices a suspicious tweet online, she calls in a tip to the police. When Kat learns that a man is being questioned, she sends out a tweet of her own, boasting about her role in the development. But when the man is released, Kat starts to receive abusive messages online, and becomes the focus of an angry exchange with the anonymous man she believes is the guilty person. Having failed to hide her real identity, Kat becomes paranoid about every man she encounters, and her life beings to fall apart. Is someone really out to destroy her or is she destroying herself?
Billingsgate is the UK's largest and most famous inland fish market, offering buyers the opportunity to see the widest selection of fish in the United Kingdom. This unique book celebrates the market's fascinating history, explores market life today, and offers over 80 delicious recipes.Amusing stories from the floor and interesting information about the market's history are combined with CJ Jackson's invaluable advice on selecting fish, sustainability, techniques for fish preparation and cooking dozens of delectable dishes.This London institution is steeped in history and tradition. Its origins can be traced back to 1327 when Edward III granted London's citizens a charter concerning the market rights of the City of London. Today Billingsgate Market is based in London's Docklands where, at 5 a.m. every Monday to Saturday, a bell is tolled and London's "free and open market for all sorts of fish whatsoever" opens for business.Billingsgate Market Fish and Shellfish Cookbook will make engaging reading for anyone with a love of cooking fish and an interest in the history of one of London's greatest markets.
Twenty-five thousand years into the future, humankind is abandoned to live in post-apocalyptic dystopia. Our faith in our Creator and his Son is reinvigorated by the evils we have been forced to face. Yet from beyond the harrowing darkness of this future, the DuQueths--a family reinforced by the living bloodline of the Messiah--emerges to guide the souls of humanity through to the light. Anastacia DuQueth and her sister, Angelika, along with their personal bodyguards, are forced to abandon their flagship--the Revelance--as it is overrun by demons. Although Anastacia is able to flee, Angelika is left behind--leaving Anastacia to live with the guilt for over sixty years. But the Revelance returns with Angelika at the helm and the minions of hell itself as her passengers. With Joviah's Hand of Vengeance by Angelika's side to rule over all of humankind, Anastacia DuQueth must decide whether to beg for forgiveness or leave the fate of their order, the kingdom of humanity, and their very souls hanging in the balance. In this sister-versus-sister battle, will Angelika succeed in aiding her sister's fall from grace? Or can Anastacia raise her sword against her own blood? Will she? Will you ... follow? Or will you ... fall?
True stories by new authors from East Los Angeles, in the Tell Your True Tale workshop by journalist Sam Quinones and sponsored by East Los Angeles public library
Behold Magnifico The finest illusionist the world has ever seen...He has taken the real world by storm - but is it stage trickery, magic or something more sinister? So begins Elliot and Hannah's mission; forced to leave the sanctuary of Stonehaven they return to the real world in a quest to discover Magnifico's secrets. With Stonehaven's concealment and safety hanging in the balance can they unearth the truth before it's too late. Armed only with his wits and his own magic, will Elliot survive his most dangerous undertaking yet?No swords, no sorcery, just magic - right under your nose.Grab yourself some otherworld magic.What readers are saying: 'Fun and quirky, great story teller.''If you enjoy escapist fiction, you'll enjoy this.''Magical, gripping, a lovely story.
When a fantastical world filled with talking animals is tormented by a mysterious monster, a quirky kangaroo seeks help from an entirely different world. Who will he find? At first glance, Adam and Grace seem like ordinary kids but all that changes when they realize that THEY are the destined heroes that must save Abaddon. The adventure that awaits them is beyond their wildest imaginations. Whether it's discovering the mysteries of Abaddon or uncovering their own inner truth, the young siblings go on an epic journey and learn what it ultimately means to be heroes.
Warring families. Forbidden love. And danger they can't escape...Daggers. Roses. Cowboys. Boat Men. Survivors of Earth's Last War, four "families" vie to rule the dreary streets of Rain City through violence and blood. Valencia Hara, Princess of the wealthy Black Roses, is raised in warrior ways with sharpened steel. But she is no ordinary Rose. She is Cursed--tainted with the ability to see seconds into the future...To avenge his father's death, Sebastian Leold, of the rival gang Two Daggers, must face off against the Black Princess, he with his dagger, she with her katana sword. Yet a secret from a shared past leaves him unable to kill beautiful Valencia; nor can she kill him. For they once knew each other beyond their blood feud...and they have more secrets in common than they know.But in a world filled with vengeance and violence, there can be no room for love...
