Isabo Kelly

In a city wracked by a magical war, where allies have become enemies, three couples confront a devastating choice between duty and love...Layla Brightarrow has loved the elven lord Ulric for years, but when the sorcerers invade, and the elves choose neutrality over helping their human neighbors, Layla is forced to leave her longings in the past. Until Ulric returns with seduction on his mind. But trust is impossible when she's charged with killing his brother.Nuala's unique magical skills have kept her confined to the elven city and separated from the man she loves for centuries. But when Einar is sent to accompany her into the neighboring human city, their passion reignites. And Nuala knows that hunger could cost them their lives.Mina Dawnswealth lost everything to the war. Her hate for the elves rivals her hate for the sorcerers who invaded her city. So when she's charged with accompanying the elven lord Althir on a secret mission, the last thing she expects is a desire so tempting she must question everything she's known.Giving in to their longings could cost them all they hold dear. Where life and death reign, temptation can kill. But in the end, love may be their only salvation.

Nuala of Glengowyn hasn't left the elven kingdom in over a century, but not by choice. Her skills as a weapons master have made her a prisoner of her people, held apart, protected in the extreme. Until Sorcerers attack the neighboring human city. When she's sent to help the humans, however, Nuala is still far from free. Because she's forced to travel with a bodyguard, the most fearsome warrior among her people-and the only man Nuala has ever loved.Einar is known as a battle-crazed destroyer, so feared among elves he's called by a single name: Darkness. And he has only one weakness-Nuala. Their union is forbidden, because melding their magics could destroy Nuala's gifts. But as they journey through the war-torn human city, no royal decree is a match for two hundred years of pent-up desire.Surviving the war zone won't be enough if they give in to their long denied passion. They'll have to confront their sovereigns and face the ultimate punishment-or prove love makes them stronger.

Branded a traitor, Althir of Glengowyn has resigned himself to life as an outcast from his people-until he's offered a chance at redemption. A suicide mission that will finally put an end to the Sinnale war. His companion on the journey is a human woman unlike any he's ever encountered. Beautiful. Brave. Fascinating. And before he knows it, keeping her safe is more important than his own salvation.Mina Dawnswealth's talent for spycraft has kept her alive even as her dreams-and her family-have fallen victim to the war, one by one. Much as she hates the idea of helping the traitor elf, at least she gets the pleasure of burying a knife in his back should he decide to betray her people again. A much easier task if she didn't find him so damned compelling. Only when they're beyond the point of no return do they discover just how much blood their mission will cost. And how much love it will take to overcome their pasts for a chance at a future together.

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Security Chief Meiling Trudeau thought she was finished with conman Duncan McClane two years ago when he got tossed off FarMore Space Station for good. But he

When paleontologist Dr. Ti'ann Jones uncovers a mystery that could alter the course of her planet's future, it puts her and her people in grave danger. She's forced to call in security to protect her dig site. But the man who shows up threatens Ti'ann on a much more personal level. She's spent the last three years unsuccessfully trying to forget Nathan Longfeather, but it's apparent he's already forgotten her. Nathan thought guarding an archaeological dig site would be an easy and welcome break from his normal high-tension contracts. But when he comes face-to-face with a woman he hasn't been able to forget for the last three years, he finds himself torn between the job and dragging Ti'ann back to his ship to remind her of those heady nights they spent together. Nights she seems to have forgotten. As the truth of Ti'ann's discovery is revealed, Nathan's job gets a lot more deadly, and keeping Ti'ann and her team alive becomes his top priority. In a time when anything to do with Narava's native species, the Shifters, leads to violence, Ti'ann and Nathan face enemies from both sides of the conflict and will have to find a way to prevent a planet-wide war. If they can survive, they might just have a future...together.

When Gina Xanacovich's nanotech research leads to murder and death threats, her father hires private mercenaries to protect her. But Johan "Alex" Alexander proves to be as dangerous to her peace of mind as the threats against her life. And his seductive voice and irritatingly calm presence keep Gina on edge, wanting more from him than just a bodyguard. Alex has a rule. No romantic relationships with clients. He and his partner stick to that rule to save lives. But his newest client, the fiery engineer Gina Xanacovich, turns all Alex's intentions upside down. To uncover the threat to her life, he has to ignore his feelings for her. Unfortunately, that proves harder than any job he's done before.

The New York Empires are back...this time three new players will find their happily-ever-after, and maybe a little more. Lighting the Lamp by Isabo Kelly Dr. Ann Bell moved to New York to find help from her "Devil's spawn" half sister with the fire curse that's haunted Ann her whole life. She never expects to find a man-especially a confusing, overwhelming hockey player she could love. Defenseman Brody Evans didn't expect to find the woman of his dreams wandering the physical therapy center. But she's keeping a secret that could tear them apart. Brody's a fighter, though, and he's determined to fight for Ann. Crossing the Lines by Stacey Agdern Kayleigh Emerson knows that she shouldn't get involved with a teammate of her brother's. But the chemistry between her and rookie sensation Max St. Laurent is unmistakable. Max is captivated by the talented violinist who happens to be his captain's sister. Unfortunately, he doesn't need his unique combination of empathy and telepathy to realize there'll be problems if he pursues her. Now Max and Kayleigh must decide whether to cross the line between friendship and love. Change It Up by Kenzie MacLir Reiner Jahr has always dreamed of winning the Stanley Cup, and with his stick-handling skills, it's close to becoming real. But finding out he's the son of a god isn't something he's equipped to handle, and when he runs into his sister's best friend at an event for his team, he can't keep his eyes off her. Emma Chase loves her job with the local Special Olympics organization. Coordinating an event with the New York Empires has been a dream come true. Until she sees Reiner Jahr, her best friend's big brother, and realizes her teenage crush has developed into so much more. What can they do when changes happen both on and off the ice?

Kira Farseaker led a sheltered, privileged life

She holds the fate of the world in the palm of her hand.Arlana Von Fordin grew up knowing she was born to fulfill a prophecy. The pressure of her unknown destiny weighs heavily on a young woman who just wants to be normal. Then her future arrives in the form of a mysterious and sexy soldier from the neighboring empire Browan

She's a thief. Victoria Flash, street thief and gambler, has spent her life scraping by on the streets of Dareelia, surviving and even thriving in the capital city's underworld. But a chance encounter with a sexy and notorious King's Own sets her on a path that could be deadlier than anything she's ever faced. Something is brewing in her city, something that could destroy the world, and Vic won't rest until she finds answers. If she didn't have to contend with her overwhelming feelings for the King's Own, she might even survive. He protects the king. King's Own, General Jacob Marin is on the hunt for the source of trouble brewing in his city. When he happens across a clever street thief, he knows he's found just the spy he needs in the underworld. It helps that she's sexy and clever and oh so tempting. For a man who thought he'd lost his heart to his best friend's wife years earlier, desire for the little thief is a welcome sensation. But when things get deadly and Vic's life is in danger, Jacob discovers his feelings run far deeper than mere desire. Then Fate comes calling... Trust doesn't come easy for Vic, but Jacob forces her to see a life she's never even imagined for herself. First, though, they have to survive blood sorcerers, goblins, the possible destruction of the world, Jacob's protective instincts, and Vic's first trip into the woods. If they manage to live through their perilous mission, love and fate might just give them a chance at a future together.

Professional hockey players Marcus, Alex, and Chris attended their team's Vegas Night fundraiser having no idea their lives would change forever. Can they win the most important game of their lives - the game of love? These guys are going all in...HEDGING HIS BET: Cassandra CarrMarcus Mitchell never thought he'd find the love of his life with champagne dripping from her shirt, but you can't always plan these things. Annalise Alonso isn't going to make it easy for him, though-he's going to have to work for her love. Now, Marcus is taking a shot and hedging his bet on love.CASTING THE DIE: Isabo KellyAfter she sees his murder in a vision, Nathalie Mendez knows she has to warn star hockey goalie Alexander Semenov of the danger. To keep him alive, she risks exposing her many secrets. But once the die is cast, her biggest gamble could be her heart.PLAYING HER GAME: Stacey AgdernMelanie Gould writes about passionate relationships, but keeps people at a distance...except when she's promoting her books. Of course, she's never gone head to head with a guy like Chris Emerson. Unfortunately, Chris is trying to behave, and someone like Melanie would destroy his plans to stay under the radar. So what happens when the woman the media has dubbed the 'Girl in the Lace Corset' and the NHL's most infamous bad boy go one on one? Will they play her game? Will they play his? Or will they both end up in the penalty box?