Author: Maura Troy Publisher: Autumn Spring Enterprises LLC ISBN: 1956903011 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 286
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If he finds her, he will kill her. Jessie Haynes has never relied on anyone until she’s forced on the run by a cunning murderer. Accepting the help of a persistent private investigator isn’t easy, especially when Reeve tries to invade every corner of her privacy. She has no intention of letting him call all the shots, but with a madman stalking her every step, she may have no choice but to reveal the painful secret that has kept her alone for years. She knows her hot-as-hell new bodyguard will do everything he can to keep her alive, but he may be powerless to stop her past from destroying her future He can’t let another woman die. Determined to make up for a mission gone wrong, former Navy SEAL Reeve Buchanan is hot on the trail of the vicious killer who got away. He’s got no time to waste catering to the exacting demands of the luscious red-head reluctantly tolerating his protection. Especially when he’s sure she’s withholding vital information. But as he finds himself falling for Jessie, his need for revenge takes a backseat. With the killer closing in, Reeve must find a way to gain her trust before she becomes the next victim.
Author: Maura Troy Publisher: Autumn Spring Enterprises LLC ISBN: 1956903054 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 234
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Someone wants her dead, but for her there’s no fight or flight. There’s only fight or fight harder. OASIS operative Maddie Barnes prefers handling things on her own, and the threatening notes left on her windshield are no different. She certainly doesn’t need the help of her former flame and fellow operative, Ian Westlake. Their hot and sticky relationship is history, but she still cares about him, making him too much of a distracting temptation. As the threats escalate, and Maddie’s turbulent past spills into the present, she realizes that anyone close to her is in harm’s way. Meaning she must give up all hope of a future with Ian in order to save his life. He’ll risk losing her love if it keeps her alive. Fair or unfair, there’s a long list of vengeful people who’ve got it in for Maddie. Whoever is after her keeps upping the ante, getting dangerously close to the woman Ian loves more than anything. He knows she’s capable of taking care of herself, but ever since childhood they’ve always been stronger together, so no way will he let her face this threat alone. And when an awful secret that could bring Maddie to her knees reveals itself, Ian’ll do whatever it takes to keep her alive.
Author: Maura Troy Publisher: Autumn Spring Enterprises LLC ISBN: 195690302X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 284
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Why should she trust the man who got her kidnapped? Because he’s her only hope of getting out alive. Erienne Stuart is on a mission, and her plan to seduce a sexy stranger is working out better than she’d hoped. Fitz is hot, charming, and just the right bad boy she was looking for to help tear down her very personal roadblock. But her night of seduction takes a chilling turn when she becomes the pawn of the ruthless enemies who want Fitz dead, and they won’t think twice about killing her to extract their revenge. Much as she now wishes she never laid eyes on Fitz, he’s her only chance for survival. He’d wanted to savor every inch of her body. Now he needs to save her life. OASIS operative and former Navy SEAL Mordecai “Fitz” Fitzjames should have known it wasn’t meant to be with the blonde goddess who’d practically fallen into his lap. The minute Erienne walked into the local biker bar, he’d known she was both out of her depth and out of his league. But that didn’t mean he couldn’t take her for the walk on the wild side she’d come looking for. His plans for a single night of passion are obliterated when the vicious drug lord he’s investigating snatches Erienne, forcing Fitz to become her bodyguard instead of her lover. Knowing it’s his fault she’s in this lethal mess, he will lay down his life to save hers.
Author: Maura Troy Publisher: ISBN: 9781956903072 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Someone wants her dead, but screw fight or flight. There's only fight or fight harder.The menacing notes left on Maddie Barnes's windshield are nothing she can't handle. Her messy childhood taught her to be her own best defense, so she definitely doesn't need the help of fellow OASIS operative Ian Westlake. While their hot and stormy relationship may be history, he's still the only man she'll ever love, and that's a distraction she doesn't need right now. But as the threats escalate and her turbulent past spills into the present, Maddie realizes that the vengeful killer will mow down everyone she cares about. If she wants Ian to live, she must push him away forever.He'll risk losing her love to keep her alive.Maddie's always been a bit¿cantankerous. But Ian knows it's a self-defense mechanism because, fair or unfair, there's a long list of vindictive people who would love to take her down. She's got a heart of gold, and they've always been stronger together, so he's willing to overlook the icy wall she's building up between them. Especially now that a stalker keeps upping the ante and getting perilously close to the woman Ian's loved since grade school. When he discovers an awful secret that could destroy her, Ian will risk losing Maddie's love to save her life.
Author: Denise Alicea Publisher: Denise Alicea ISBN: 1483507491 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 24
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Mira did not know what she had in store the day she fell asleep while wanting to escape her current situation. Overcoming a death from someone so close and burying herself in school and an internship has kept her somewhat awake and alive. An admiration for the actor, James Dean was all that kept the memory of her father alive. If she couldn’t be with her father, she could at least remember what they shared an admiration for together. She always wanted to meet James Dean… she didn’t know it would come true. Be careful what you wish for. It may just come true.
Author: Nancy Farmer Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1471120384 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 414
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Newberry Honour Award Winner & National Book Award Winner. Matt is six years old when he discovers that he is different from other children and other people. To most, Matt isn't considered a boy at all, but a beast, dirty and disgusting. But to El Patron, lord of a country called Opium, Matt is the guarantee of eternal life. El Patron loves Matt as he loves himself - for Matt is himself. They share the exact same DNA. As Matt struggles to understand his existence and what that existence truly means, he is threatened by a host of sinister and manipulating characters, from El Patron's power-hungry family to the brain-deadened eejits and mindless slaves that toil Opium's poppy fields. Surrounded by a dangerous army of bodyguards, escape is the only chance Matt has to survive. But even escape is no guarantee of freedom . . . because Matt is marked by his difference in ways that he doesn't even suspect. Praise for The House of Scorpions: 'It's a pleasure to read science fiction that's full of warm, strong characters... that doesn't rely on violence as the solution to complex problems of right and wrong. It's a pleasure to read.' Ursula K. LeGuin 'Fabulous' Diana Wynne Jones Also by Nancy Farmer: The Sea of Trolls Land of the Silver Apples The Islands of the Blessed The Lord of Opium
Author: David Noel Freedman Publisher: Amsterdam University Press ISBN: 9789053565032 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 1506
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The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomenae matters that Bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Nearly 600 first-rate Bible authorities have contributed to the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Intended as a tool for practical Bible use, this illustrated dictionary reflects recent archaeological discoveries and the breadth of current biblical scholarship, including insights from critical analysis of literary, historical, sociological, and other methodological issues. The editorial team has also incorporated articles that explore and interpret important focuses of biblical theology, text and transmission, Near Eastern archaeology, extrabiblical writings, and pertinent ecclesiastical traditions - all of which help make the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible the most comprehensive and up-to-date one-volume Bible dictionary on the market today.
Author: Miles Cameron Publisher: Gollancz ISBN: 1473232627 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 479
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Out in the darkness of space, something is targeting the Greatships. With their vast cargo holds and a crew that could fill a city, the Greatships are the lifeblood of human occupied space, transporting an unimaginable volume - and value - of goods from City, the greatest human orbital, all the way to Tradepoint at the other, to trade for xenoglas with an unknowable alien species. It has always been Marca Nbaro's dream to achieve the near-impossible: escape her upbringing and venture into space. All it took, to make her way onto the crew of the Greatship Athens was thousands of hours in simulators, dedication, and pawning or selling every scrap of her old life in order to forge a new one. But though she's made her way onboard with faked papers, leaving her old life - and scandals - behind isn't so easy. She may have just combined all the dangers of her former life, with all the perils of the new . . .
Author: Brian Simmons Publisher: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC ISBN: 1424553903 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 384
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For almost three thousand years, people have prayed and sung the Psalms. Like those who have gone before us, when we are filled with joy, we will discover fuel in these ancient songs for even higher praises. And when we are going through the valley of deepest darkness, we will find in the Psalms light shining upon us, driving the shadows of doubt away. Prayers on Fire includes 365 prayers inspired by the book of Psalms from the heart-felt Passion Translation. Each day contains an excerpt from the Psalms and then a prayer from the heart, providing an expression of faith and worship for sincere worshipers. Open your heart as you open the pages of this book. Here you will find God as your shelter of strength. “As I’m hidden within your greatness, I discover your eternal purposes. In love and humility I bow before you, my awe-inspiring God. The way you watch over me, infuses me with confidence and courage. You are my source; I draw life from the waters of your love. Walking step by step with you brings me joy unlike I’ve ever known. Your Word illuminates my path, and wherever I go, I flourish. No matter the season, I’m blessed—established firmly in you.” (Inspired by Psalm 1:2)
Author: Maura Troy
Author: Maura Troy
Author: Maura Troy
Author: Maura Troy
Author: Denise Alicea
Author: Nancy Farmer
Author: David Noel Freedman
Author: Thomas Edward Lawrence
Author: Miles Cameron
Author: Brian Simmons