A dark, mafia standalone from Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti His family killed my brother, so I stole his bride... I was there to murder her father, but then I saw her walking down the aisle. She's been my secret obsession for too long. The sinfully beautiful Calabresi princess. Sloan was the perfect payment for their crimes. Now she's mine. Mine to claim. Mine to possess. Mine to destroy. Her fiancé is still hunting for us, but his bride might not be so innocent by the time he tracks her down. I'm lining her family up like dominoes. And she'll be the first to fall. Unless I fall prey to temptation and decide to keep her for myself.

When your world, your life and all of your hopes and dreams for the future are ripped out from under you, how do you go on? Death without dying is not only the most painful kind of death, it's also the most painful kind of life and I don't know if I'm strong enough to live it. I spend my lonely days and nights trying to make sense of what my life has become. Do I have the strength to move forward into the light, or should I just let the darkness take me? I'm Georgia Rae Layton McCarthy and this is the story of me, just me. You're no longer a part of an us, it's just me. Alone. By myself.

THE SUNDAY TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR A DAILY TELEGRAPH BEST MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR A TELEGRAPH BEST MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR A NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Faith, Hope and Carnage is a book about Nick Cave’s inner life. Created from over forty hours of intimate conversations with Seán O’Hagan, it is a profoundly thoughtful exploration, in Cave’s own words, of what really drives his life and creativity. The book examines questions of faith, art, music, freedom, grief and love. It draws candidly on Cave’s life, from his early childhood to the present day, his loves, his work ethic and his dramatic transformation in recent years. From a place of considered reflection, Faith, Hope and Carnage offers ladders of hope and inspiration from a true creative visionary.

When your world, your life and all of your hopes and dreams for the future are ripped out from under you, how do you go on? Death without dying is not only the most painful kind of death, it's also the most painful kind of life and I don't know if I'm strong enough to live it. I spend my lonely days and nights trying to make sense of what my li.

A man waits in Vale, a world void of humanity. A mother vanishes, her disappearance concealed by the police. A girl collapses, black magic invading her blood. And a boy linked to them all must fight to save his family. Earth is just one of seven worlds. Gateways divide the realms and those who pass through must earn keys, participating in challenges that will separate the fearful from the brave, the weak from the strong, and the witless from the cunning. Sixteen year old Oliver Knight knows nothing of the other worlds or his family's dark past. But when his adopted sister succumbs to a deadly curse the truth is revealed and he is plunged into an unknown land in a desperate bid to save her. However, a sinister enemy is on the rise and the danger they face at every turn throws those around them under suspicion. In order to survive, Oliver must figure out who to trust, who to believe and, ultimately, who to fear...

Finding a rock legend on the verge of being kidnapped wasn't on my list of typical Monday night activities. But it happened. And when it did? Sparks flew.Too bad I didn't realize who he was.If I hadn't been so afraid of the world, I might have known what was in store for me. When Zen flashed me his panty-melting smile, I was a goner.My life as I knew it was over whether I wanted it to be or not.But I wasn't ready for what was coming. I didn't think I was strong enough to handle it.Zen Taylor could be the death of me if I wasn't careful.Literally.But I knew I'd never be able to resist. And I didn't want to.For the first time, I was living my life for me, and even if it meant the end, I knew it'd be worth it.

Santa's suit isn't the only thing that will be red this Christmas season.. -Natalia- Being a dancer in the New York Ballet might be prestigious, but it doesn't guarantee financial stability. Not only am I responsible for myself, but I'm trying to pay off my parents' debt. And I need their money now. Thankfully, a fellow dancer tips me off to a money-making opportunity of mass proportions. The only downfall is it's a Gentlemen's club- owned by Thomas De Santi, New York's richest and most notorious mobster. Money talks, though. At least until I catch Thomas' eye and get a lot more than I bargained for. Christmas is supposed to be a time of good cheer, but a Mob Christmas also comes with love, lust, secrets, blood, and murder- and now, I can't tell who I am anymore or where I'm even trying to go. -Thomas- Running the New York mob-scene gives me an abundance of things- especially women. That's why I rarely fool around with the same one twice. I certainly don't waste my time with innocent women traipsing through the elites of the city, either. Until Natalia dances at my club to make money. She's dedicated to two things- her parents and the ballet company... and doesn't want anything to do with me. Lucky for her, I'm a man of many talents, and I always get what I want... which is her. Just when I think I'm making progress with the strong-headed little siren, my enemies infiltrate the theater and put my woman directly in the line of fire. Now, they've forced my hand, and I have no choice but to bring Natalia to my home. It's the only way to keep her safe. I don't care how much money her parents owe; they'll have to take my life before they get another shot at her, and believe me- I can make Krampus look like a cake-walk this holiday season if they want.