Lexi Blake

From New York Times and USA Today bestseller Lexi Blake comes a new novel in her Thieves world... After returning from the outer planes, Zoey expected a joyous reunion with family and friends. She couldn't be more wrong. Her kingdom is in the hands of Myrddin, her friends are on the run, and her children are being hunted by the supernatural world. But that isn't the worst of it. They aren't just outlaws-they are fully grown adult outlaws. In the four days that passed while they were gone, twelve years have passed at home. Now Zoey, Danny, and Dev find themselves in the middle of a new war where they are hunted by old foes and former allies...some they could never have imagined would turn against them. As Myrddin's plan becomes clear, Zoey realizes she just might hold the key to stopping him for good and reclaiming their kingdom. Doing so means risking it all to steal back an artifact out from under the wizard's nose. The fate of everyone on the Earth plane hangs in the balance, and one wrong move could cost Zoey everything she loves.

Ihre Hingabe erf llt sieAls Eve St. James Alex McKay heiratet, liegt ihr ganzes Leben noch vor ihr. Tags ber sind sie das goldene Paar des FBIs, doch nachts gibt sich Eve der Welt ihres Mannes hin, die, von Dominanz und Hingabe gepr gt, voller Gen sse ist, nach denen sie sich mehr als alles andere sehnt. Sein Verrat zerr ttet sieAus Sorge vor ihrer Sicherheit stellt sich Alex einer gef hrlichen Mission und l sst Eve zur ck. Doch Alex h tte es nie f r m glich gehalten, dass Eve das eigentliche Ziel ist und ihre Vertrauensseligkeit von einem Irren zerst rt wird. Als er sie rettet, hat sich seine Frau f r immer ver ndert. Doch als ihr Leben in Gefahr ist, stellt er ihre einzige Hoffnung darAu erstande, die Verletzungen zu heilen, sind Alex und Eve gemeinsam im Kreislauf von Lust und Elend gefangen, den auch ihre Scheidung nicht zu durchbrechen vermag. Als sie jedoch eine Bedrohung aus Eves Vergangenheit einholt, schreckt Alex vor nichts zur ck, um ihr Leben zu retten und ihr Herz zur ckzugewinnen. Ein Herren- und Diener-Roman von Lexi Blake

He loves the sweet lifeGreg Hutchins is reluctantly adulting these days. He's settled in his job, recently bought his first house, and has a network of friends he can call family. But there's something missing in his life, and he can't quite put his finger on it. When he's assigned to a case that involves investigating a biochemical company, he meets a woman who's sweeter than any candy. Maybe she's just the thing to make him feel complete. She's ready for the futureNoelle LaVigne has faced plenty of tragedy in her life, but she's on the right path now. Between her new job and settling into a new city, she's got no time for dating or relationships. She's worked hard to get where she is, and no man is going to push her off track. Except the minute Hutch crosses her path she can't seem to think about anything but the handsome security expert. He's there to find a corporate spy, but late-night work sessions make her think they've both found something much more meaningful. A twist they never saw comingWhen the case becomes dangerous, both of their futures are on the line. And when the bullets start flying, they will have to learn to trust in each other if they hope to survive.

New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake's heartfelt contemporary romance set in Louisiana's Butterfly Bayou. Roxanne King left the big city looking for a simpler life, but after years of proving herself on a SWAT team in New York City, being deputy in a sleepy Louisiana parish is something of an adjustment. She's settling in, but she knows she made some mistakes in the beginning--Zep Guidry being the worst of them. Zep drifts through life on his looks and Cajun charm. Roxie learned the hard way he's not for her. Zep is a man who knows what he wants, and what he wants is Roxie. He's just not sure how to get her. They spent one hot night together a year before and now all the lovely deputy seems interested in doing to him is arresting him. He's not used to a woman he can't charm, but Roxie seems immune. He's determined to win her back by any means necessary. Including becoming the kind of man she desires. And when Roxie's past comes calling, it might be the opportunity Zep needs to show Roxie that the town bad boy might just be the man of her dreams.

Ein Mann mit einer Vergangenheit... Liam O'Donnell war vor Jahren aus seiner Heimat Irland geflohen, nachdem eine seiner Missionen ein tragisches Ende gefunden hatte und er beschuldigt worden war mehrere seiner Kollegen get tet zu haben. Liam kann sich an die geheimnisumwobene schicksalhafte Nacht nicht erinnern. Er kam mit Schimpf und Schande in die Vereinigten Staaten, nach Erl sung f r Verbrechen suchend, die er vielleicht oder doch nie begangen hatte. Die Jagd nach einem internationalen Terroristen f hrt ihn nach London und zur ck in die Welt, die er hinter sich gelassen hat. Eine Frau auf der Suche nach einer Zukunft... Avery Charles war ihrem Chef nach London gefolgt, um dem Philanthropen mit seinen vielen Wohlt tigkeitsorganisationen zu helfen. Als sie auf einen mysteri sen Mann trifft, der verspricht ihr die Fetischszene Londons zu zeigen, kann sie nicht anders, als sich ihren dunkelsten Fantasien hinzugeben. Liam wird ihr Dom, ihr Besch tzer, ihr Liebhaber. Sie ffnet ihm ihr Herz und ihr Zuhause, nur um dahinterzukommen, dass er ein Mann auf einer Mission ist und sie nur ein Mittel zum Zweck. Als Averys Boss sie zu dem verr terischen Mr. Black f hrt, muss Liam das Puzzle seiner Vergangenheit zusammensetzen, sonst hat Avery vielleicht keine Zukunft... Ein Herren- und Diener-Roman von Lexi Blake

From New York Times and USA Today bestseller Lexi Blake comes a new epic-length story in her Thieves/Hunter world... A daughter lostSummer has spent her whole life wondering about the family she left behind. On the night she came into being she only had a few moments with them. In that brief time, she reached out to her father, looking deep into his soul, and gifted him the will to go on. But now she is the one in need. Once a child made of pure magic, she is forced to live as a mortal. Her power caused great harm, and she has sworn never to let it happen again. With her friends beside her, she tries her best to help those she can. If that requires her to do a little thievery, well, she is her mother's daughter, after all. Everything changes when a woman falls from the sky and Summer meets the handsome vampire named Marcus Vorenus. Just as her past begins to catch up with her, she might have finally met her future. A mother discoveredKelsey Owens went searching for Dev and Marcus but all she found was a trap. She was pulled through a magical painting and thrown smack into the middle of a battle on a foreign plane of existence. Luckily she's good in a fight. Saving the woman targeted by the horde of brutal soldiers, Kelsey is shocked by her resemblance to her queen. As Kelsey investigates the mystery surrounding Summer Donovan-Quinn, she also hunts for a way back to the husbands and son she just claimed. A queen exiledZoey Donovan-Quinn is not happy. The wizard Myrddin is back, her marriage is troubled, and she is sure those two problems are connected. But nothing is more worrying than Dev's sudden disappearance. When she and Daniel go looking for him, they are drawn into a world thought lost to the Earth plane. Danger awaits them there, but so does the daughter they thought they would never see again. She hopes they survive their reunion. Three heroines. One mystery. And an ending that will change the Thieves world forever...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series... JT Malone is lucky, and he knows it. He is the heir to a billion-dollar petroleum empire, and he has a loving family. Between his good looks and his charm, he can have almost any woman he wants. The world is his oyster, and he really likes oysters. So why does it all feel so empty? Nina Blunt is pretty sure she's cursed. She worked her way up through the ranks at Interpol, fighting for every step with hard work and discipline. Then she lost it all because she loved the wrong person. Rebuilding her career with McKay-Taggart, she can't help but feel lonely. It seems everyone around her is finding love and starting families. But she knows that isn't for her. She has vowed never to make the mistake of falling in love again. JT comes to McKay-Taggart for assistance rooting out a corporate spy, and Nina signs on to the job. Their working relationship becomes tricky, however, as their personal chemistry flares like a wildfire. Completing the assignment without giving in to the attraction that threatens to overwhelm them seems like it might be the most difficult part of the job. When danger strikes, will they be able to count on each other when the bullets are flying? If not, JT's charmed life might just come to an end.**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake is back with an all-new heartwarming, small-town contemporary romance series set against the spicy southern backdrop of Louisiana's Butterfly Bayou. Life in Dallas took a tragic turn for nurse practitioner Lila Daley. In need of a fresh start, she retreats to Papillon, Louisiana, a tiny town on the bayou. Sure she's greeted by a gator, finds herself in the middle of golf cart wars, and unwittingly adopts a scruffy dog, but Lila remains undaunted. She's focused on running the town's medical clinic, but fitting into the quirky community is harder than she imagined. As a single dad, Sheriff Armie LaVigne embraces routine. But there is nothing routine about the town's newest resident. Lila is a gorgeous fish out of water and he's ready to catch her. In fact, in no time at all, Armie knows Lila is the woman for him and he plans to win her heart. But when the past threatens their happiness, Armie will have to decide if he has the courage to trust Lila enough to find a true happily ever after.

Eine Frau in Gefahr... Serena Brooks ist Bestsellerautorin erotischer Romane. Sie kennt sich gut damit aus Happy Ends zu schreiben, hat es bisher aber nicht geschafft ihr eigenes zu finden. Geschieden und allein hat sie niemanden, an den sie sich wenden kann, als ein Stalker anf ngt ihr Leben zu bedrohen. Die Polizei glaubt ihr nicht. Ihr Ex-Mann denkt, dass sie sich die ganze Geschichte nur ausgedacht hat. Sie hat niemanden mehr, an den sie sich wenden kann, au er einem Paar angeheuerter Leibw chter. Sie versprechen ihren K rper zu besch tzen, doch ihr Herz kann niemand sch tzen. Zwei M nner auf der Suche nach Liebe... Adam Miles und Jacob Dean sind die H lften eines Ganzen. Sie haben ihr ganzes Erwachsenenleben damit vergeudet nach der einen Frau zu suchen, die Beide handhaben kann. Adam ist der spielerische, nachsichtige Liebhaber, Jakob der besitzergreifende, liebevolle Dom. Als Serena in ihr Leben kommt, ist sich Adam sicher, dass sie die Richtige ist. Doch Jakobs Vergangenheit holt sie ein, um sie alle zu verfolgen. Er traut Serenas Geschichte nicht, und seine Bedenken treiben einen Keil zwischen ihn und Adam. Sollte der Stalker jedoch zuschlagen, m ssen sie sich wieder vereinigen, oder sie verlieren sich f r immer... Ein Herren- und Diener-Roman von Lexi Blake

Previously released in the Alphas Confess All anthology with the name In From the Cold. Winter might be cold, but this threesome is heating up ... Jessica Phillips never imagined that Gideon Michaels would be at the seminar she was attending in the snowy Aspen wilderness. Gideon broke her heart six months before but introduced her to a lifestyle that calls to her. She's curious, so she's attending a conference to teach her more. Unfortunately, Gideon is teaching the classes, and he doesn't want her anywhere near them. Reid Watkins is Jessica's best friend and, unknown to her, Gideon's longtime lover. He's always thought Jessica was the woman to complete the threesome they've wanted forever, but Gideon's been hurt before. Can three friends become lovers in a winter wonderland?

A stolen past The only thing Tucker remembers of his past is pain. Used in a doctor's evil experiments, his memories and identity were erased, and his freedom taken. He believed his nightmare was over when he was liberated by the men and women of McKay-Taggart, until he heard the name Steven Reasor. The idea that he could have been involved in the terrible experiments that cost his "brothers" everything crushed him. A desperate attempt to force him to remember the truth almost cost him his life. Now his world is in chaos and his only path to finally uncover the truth and atone for his sins leads to Veronica Croft. A painful present Veronica "Roni" Croft knew Dr. Steven Reasor was bad for her, but she also saw a side of the man that no one else knew. Even as she began to believe their employer was hiding something sinister, she was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Their affair was passionate and intense, but also fraught with danger. When he disappeared under mysterious circumstances, she took her first chance to run and never looked back. She has stayed hidden ever since, running from forces she knows are too powerful to overcome. But now the man she believed was dead, the man she mourned, has returned and needs her help. A dangerous future As Tucker and Roni unravel the secrets of his past, a dark force rises and threatens to destroy them. Their only chance for survival will require them to join forces with the Lost Boys' worst enemy. Only together can they finally unlock Tucker's past. But as Tucker's memories begin to come back, will it free them both or tear them apart forever?

Re-released in a second edition with new content. What happens after happily ever after? It's the event of the year. The wedding of Leo and Wolf to their beautiful sub, Shelley McNamara, has all of Bliss up in arms-and makes everyone think about love and marriage and family. Wolf and Leo have to deal with the sudden reappearance of their father. Rafe Kincaid is handed an opportunity that might take him and his family away from Bliss. Aidan, Lexi, and Lucas O'Malley find themselves at a crossroads in their marriage. And Stefan Talbot must face his biggest fear-possibly losing his wife in childbirth. So come to the Feed Store Church, pick a seat, and enjoy the chaos as all your favorite characters from Texas Sirens and Nights in Bliss, Colorado, come together for one eventful weekend. And some of them may never be the same again. Note: This is a reunion book, which shares an overall story arc and many crossover characters with the Texas Sirens and Nights in Bliss series. This is not a stand-alone.

Robert McClellan was forced to serve as a soldier in a war he didn't understand. Liberated by McKay-Taggart, he struggles every day to reclaim the life he lost and do right by the men he calls his brothers, the Lost Boys. Only one thing is more important--Ariel Adisa. The gorgeous psychologist has plagued his dreams since the day they met. Even as their mission pushes him to his limits, he can't stop thinking about taking his shot at finding a life beyond all this with her. Ariel Adisa is a force to be reckoned with. Her performance in Toronto proved she's more than just a brilliant mind, but Robert still acts as if she is a wilting flower who needs his protection. Joining him on the mission to Munich should be the perfect opportunity to test their skills and cement their relationship. She and Robert are an excellent match. But when a stunning secret from Robert's past is revealed, their world is turned upside down and nothing will ever be the same again. While they chase dark secrets across Europe, Robert and Ariel realize that the only thing worse than not knowing who you are could be discovering who you used to be ...

Re-released in a second edition. Re-edited but no substantial changes. Cole Roberts and Mason Scott loved each other since childhood, but they needed something more to make them whole. They searched for a woman who could complete them, but a terrible accident tore them apart. Their perfect life shattered, they were each left angry and alone. Kitten Taylor's past is filled with heartache. She yearns to be part of a family she can call her own. When Cole takes her in, she hopes to finally find the place she belongs, but quickly realizes something is wrong. There is a chasm between them and every day it seems to get worse. When they are alone together, she can sense the wonderful bond they could share, but they can't seem to find a way to connect. Everything changes when Kitten meets Mason for the first time. She instantly feels a connection and realizes how perfect their lives could be if Mason and Cole could look beyond the past. When a killer puts the trio in their crosshairs, Cole and Mason will have to put aside the betrayal and hurt they allowed to consume them in order to forge a future with the woman they love.

Re-released in a second edition. Re-edited but no substantial changes. The princess in the towerIn one horrifying night, Bronwyn Finn lost her family, her kingdom, and the princes who had haunted her dreams for years. Left alone, years pass as she fights for survival and craves revenge against the uncle who took everything from her. But she's never forgotten her Dark Ones. Now she hides along with her guardian, but the war rages ever closer. Two dark princesA tragedy marred Lach and Shim's lives. The future kings of the Unseelie Fae are obsessed with finding their promised wife-Bronwyn. Lach and Shim have never stopped believing that Bronwyn is their mate. She is the bond that connects the halves of their shared soul. A destiny that will change a kingdomWith the blessing of the renegade kings, Beck and Cian Finn, Lach and Shim begin a dangerous quest to find their bride before Torin and his hags take her life. Across two planes, a war will rage. Lives will be lost. Love will be found. And the Seelie Fae will welcome their true kings home.

Re-released in a second edition. Re-edited but no substantial changes. A playboy who needs to grow upFresh from his latest tabloid scandal, vampire playboy Dante Dellacourt has been given an ultimatum. Either he takes a consort and settles down, or his family will disown him. Unwilling to lose everything he has, he reluctantly agrees to find a wife. Marriage is just another kind of contract, after all. No one said anything about love being a part of the bargain. An outcast who has only known hardshipExiled by her pack, Kaja is a werewolf without a home. Her life was never easy in the frozen tundra she grew up in, but it was familiar. Waking up in a foreign landscape, surrounded by bright lights, loud noises, and far too many people has left her overwhelmed. Frightened and with no one to trust, she savagely fights to get free of this strange new world. A passion strong enough to change them bothCalled to defend the gnomes of the marketplace, Dante is almost blinded by the radiant light coming off the fierce werewolf. Kaja glows like no consort he has ever seen. Gorgeous and wild, she calls to him in ways he had not dreamed possible. For Kaja, she finds in Dante a man unlike any she has ever known. They could not be more different, but she finds him irresistible. In order to claim his werewolf bride, Dante must first discover how to overcome their differences. Will he tame his ferocious beauty, or will she unleash his inner beast?