Gilded Hearts (The Shadow Guild Series) (33 page)

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Her brother was mysteriously murdered with no witnesses, clues—or motives. Yet Violet Castanega knows he won’t be the last to die unless she seeks help. But the Hidden’s law enforcement won’t come to the aid of her rowdy dragon clan, and the only person who will listen to her is one tough cop. Powerful Guard member Kade Kavanaugh has been ordered to take out Violet Castanega. But his instincts scream that killing the feisty beauty is wrong. Now Kade must put his career, not to mention his life, on the line to save her. Can they survive the darkest magick of all?

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Tyra Masters has had enough drama to last a lifetime. Now, she’s back on track and looking forward to her new, quiet life. Until she meets the man of her dreams. The tattooed, muscled biker plies her with tequila—and the best sex of her life. Unfortunately, he’s also her new boss. Kane “Tack” Allen has a rule. He doesn’t employ someone he’s slept with. So when he learns he spent last night in bed with his new office manager, he quickly fires Tyra. Yet when Tyra stands up to him and fights for her job, Tack is intrigued. He tells her she can keep her job on one condition: no more sex. Ever. But as things heat up between them, Tack finds that he’ll be the one breaking all the rules.

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The last thing veterinarian Leah Reece needs is a man in her life. They’re nothing but trouble—and not even the fun kind. But when her apartment is broken into and Leah suspects Rafael, her dangerous half brother, of foul play, she can’t deny she could use a little help. All PI Austin Brook wants is to nail Rafael DeLuna, the man who framed him for murder. He’ll do anything for information—even lie about his identity to charm Leah, DeLuna’s half sister. But her sweet dimples and fiery spirit soon make her more than just his only lead. Now the only way Austin can protect Leah is to reveal all of his secrets and risk losing her for good.

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Aubrey Madison is leaving Los Angeles and everything behind except the scars of her ruined past. Now Bree has a new home, a new job—and a new worry: the ruggedly sexy rancher who makes her long for things she shouldn’t. Rough-and-tumble cattleman Max Jameson has broken wild stallions and faced angry bulls. Yet the redheaded city cupcake who turned up at the High Heather Ranch might be his undoing. Bree has a plan to rescue the ranch from foreclosure that’s just crazy enough to work. But will Max gamble his future on a beautiful stranger?

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From the moment Josie laid eyes on sexy Shane Dean, she was in love. Their desire ignited a passionate affair, and within weeks Shane had slipped a ring on her finger. It seemed her every fantasy was coming true… until her new husband disappeared without a trace. Now, two years and one broken heart later, Josie is shocked when the hospital calls: Shane has been found, and she discovers he’s got powerful enemies hunting him. Can he protect the only woman he’s ever loved?

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Photographer Lili DeLuca spends all her time working at her family’s Italian restaurant instead of following her dream of getting an MFA. When famous British chef Jack Kilroy unexpectedly challenges her father to a cook-off, Lili decides she’s tired of playing it safe and vows to seduce the tempting Brit. But once a video of her and Jack kissing goes viral, Lili fears she’s cooked up a recipe for disaster. Jack Kilroy’s celebrity has left him feeling used and used up. He knows they could be amazing together, if only she could see past his rabid, bitch-fork-wielding fan base. Now as he’s about to start a new prime time TV cooking show, can Jack convince Lili to realize her own ambitions—and turn up the heat in his kitchen?

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