Once a spy, always a spy. And once a renegade . . . Director Wolfe brings Laynie "in from the cold" to a place of relative safety. However, she will remain free only if she meets Wolfe's three conditions. She must accept the new identity he gives her, and she must meet with an agency "shrink" to address the emotional damage caused by her years undercover. This counselor, handpicked by Wolfe, will evaluate Laynie and determine if she is fit to participate in his secret task force. Moreover, Laynie must remain in Wolfe's witness protection program. The program will hide Laynie from those who are hunting her, but it will also greatly curtail her freedom. Nothing goes as Laynie hopes. The rules grind and grate on her. They shackle her choices and constrict her movements. She feels controlled and manipulated. Her clashes with bureaucratic culture only serve to tighten the restrictions and send her spiraling downward, out of...

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“I can protect you.”
But she must accept his ring!
An Allied at the Altar story: after an abusive marriage, Sofia is struggling to find acceptance in Society. So when dashing Viscount Taunton needs her investment for his business, she’s surprised by his strong, supportive nature. In Conall’s arms she discovers true pleasure. Yet to fully leave her past behind, Sofia must consider Conall’s offer of his full protection—in the form of wedding vows!

Avar-Tek Event #2 (short story): When a military accident releases swarms of forger nanites into the environment, Kutisha finds that her lab is their target. As three swarms head her way, the military dispatches hover-tanks carrying human sized robotic mechs. Alone, late at night, she places her faith in the mechs, watching the battle between the big and little machines unfold on her doorstep.Avar-Tek Event #2 (short story): When a military accident releases swarms of microscopic robots called forger nanites into the environment, science intern Kutisha finds that her lab is their target. As three swarms head her way, the military dispatches hover-tanks carrying human sized robotic mechs. Alone, late at night, she places her faith in the mechs, watching the battle between the big and little machines unfold on her doorstep. The question may not be who will win, but who to trust.

The final struggle looms. Daniel and Ndidi take a captured Ovanii Battlemaster directly to war with the Sept Empire, even as Amirin and Hadi strike for imperial glory and eventually the throne itself. Septagons will be destroyed in their private feud. Worlds shattered. The shape of the galaxy will be decided by the inheritor of Urid-Varg and the last of the Ishtan. Be sure to look for the rest of the Star Tribes series, starting with WinterStar.

Thousands of years ago four brothers were born to the demi-god Perseus. A prophecy recovered from the ruins at Delphi bears the last remaining inscription of their existence: Water-Alecto, Earth-Xenophon, Wind-Idus, and Fire-Irgen. One final word was scratched and worn, almost to the point of oblivion, and it answers what happens when demi-gods rise up against the gods-Chaos!Thousands of years ago four brothers were born to the demi-god Perseus. A prophecy recovered from the ruins at Delphi bears the last remaining inscription of their existence: Water-Alecto, Earth-Xenophon, Wind-Idus, and Fire-Irgen. One final word was scratched and worn, almost to the point of oblivion. It answered the question-what happens when Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire rise up against the gods? What happens when demi-gods gain the power of the gods? And what happens now that the fate of the world is to be decided by two young brothers? The answer-Chaos.

In one generation, the Clark family of Virginia fought for our nation's independence, and explored, conquered, and settled the continent from sea to shining sea. This powerfully written book recreates the warm life of the family, the dangers of the battlefield, the grueling journeys across an untamed wilderness, and the soul-stirring Lewis and Clark Expedition. This mighty epic is a fitting tribute to the wisdom and courage of Ann Rogers Clark, her husband John, and the ten sons and daughters they nurtured and inspired.

When passion begins to boil, fame and fortune no longer seem to matter.The Duke of Ravenscar intended to debut the most acclaimed ballerina in the civilized world to open his London theater. But when the ship arrives with an understudy, Drake is convinced the fortune he has invested will be forfeit. Until he sees the woman dance.Britannia LeClair arrives in London excited to be performing the lead in La Sylphide. A foundling, she has had to work harder and with more determination than anyone in the corps. At last, her debut in London proves her worth despite her lowly birth. Until she meets the smoldering gaze of the Duke of Ravenscar.Determined not to become anyone's mistress, Britannia keeps the duke at arms-length while she sets to uncovering the mystery of her parentage. With only a miniature painting and a monogrammed handkerchief, her inquiries lead to a series of escalating accidents and threats.When Drake realizes Britannia is in danger, he will move heaven and hell to protect her…if the strong-headed ballerina will let him. As they traverse through the mire of skullduggery and hidden shame, events unravel to endanger them both. Will the truth prove worth uncovering, or will it sever the deep love that has come to bond their very souls?

The hero and heroine from the award winning novel BLUE MOON, Jessie McQuade and Will Cadotte, return in a short adventure. Sent to a small Wisconsin town to investigate a sudden rash of insanity, Jessie and Will meet a mad scientist who has invented a new kind of werewolf--one that silver can't kill.