In the heart-pounding thriller, "Fatal Ambitions," Scarlett Kettermann, a skilled sniper for the elite S.W.A.T. team, faces an unthinkable choice during a critical mission – saving her best friend at the cost of extinguishing the leader of a formidable criminal faction. As her hard-earned achievements teeter on the edge of destruction, Scarlett seeks refuge from the vengeful underworld by assuming the role of a protector. Enter Dianna McAllister, a 32-year-old powerhouse, and CEO of a corporate empire. Scarlett becomes her vigilant shield against imminent threats, unknowingly stepping into a world where ambition collides with danger. Dianna's opulent life becomes a mesmerizing backdrop, and Scarlett, once resolute in her focus, finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and desire. "Fatal Ambitions" is a riveting tale of sacrifice, survival, and unexpected passion. As Scarlett navigates the treacherous waters between duty and longing, readers will be drawn into a suspenseful narrative that unravels the complexities of power, ambition, and the unforeseen allure of matters of the heart. Brace yourself for a thrilling journey where the price of ambition may prove more perilous than Scarlett ever imagined.

This former political insider delivers a page-turning political conspiracy thriller that delves right to the heart of the UK establishment. "A realistic contemporary thriller that has you gripped from the first page. A well written, deftly crafted novel set in the chaos of Westminster just after the departure of Boris Johnson, by someone who knows parliament and government from the inside. " John Rentoul - The Independent "It's a turbo-charged rollercoaster ride through the corridors of power. Betrayal, murder, sex and intrigue. This book has got it all." Mike Graham - Presente, talkRADIO Success The Prime Minister is on borrowed time. Scandal His successor lies in wait. Secrecy But who else has their eyes on the prize? The suicide of a cabinet ministers brother, unable to face the fallout of an illegal finance deal gone bad that he had organised sets in trail a series of events that reach into the very heart of government, inside No 10 Downing Street itself and threatening the very survival of the government at a crucial time for the United Kingdom Secretary of State James Cleaver's shock and grief at the death of his brother is quickly overcome by the more urgent matter of making sure that no one can follow the fraudulent money trail that he is fully implicated in, and he's relying on Karen, Chief of Staff to the already doomed Prime Minister and seeming kingmaker, with whom he's having an affair. Together they plot James's accession to the top job, but there is a price to pay, over turning the decision of the British people to leave the European Union and seek once again "ever closer union" with Brussels. For the top job this is a betrayal James Cleaver is prepared to countenance only because his squalid financial arrangements will stay buried that way. Nothing must stop him fulfilling his ambition. But following the sudden death of her close friend and Downing Street political aide, journalist Beth Anderson is determined to find out who killed him and why and the finger of blame points to Cleaver, but even she will end up compromised as she realises she is up against more than even one of the most ruthlessly ambitious politicians ever to stalk the corridors of power. Not everything is as it seems and the future of the government and the fate of the United Kingdom depends on who will win in this jostle of fatal ambition? The man who's devoted his life to take the prize - or the woman set out to destroy him. What begins as a betrayal, leaves many victims in its wake . . . Written by former MP Nick de Bois who's been there first hand at the highest levels of government and in the heart of the establishment, this story asks not just Who is really pulling the strings? But Who is really in charge?

Discover the riveting world of "Forbidden Bonds," a tale of desire, deception, and the dangerous lines between love and revenge. Dive into the lives of a ruthless CEO and a resilient single mother, bound by secrets that could destroy them both. In "Forbidden Bonds," passion and power collide when a determined CEO seeks vengeance against the one woman who unknowingly holds the key to his heart. She is a single mother, fighting to protect her world, unaware of the storm that's about to break over her life. He is her late husband's brother, a man torn between the thirst for revenge and an inexplicable attraction to his sister-in-law. Their connection is undeniable, their situation forbidden, and their future uncertain. As secrets unravel and truths are laid bare, "Forbidden Bonds" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through the shadows of the past and into the complexities of the human heart. Will the ruthless CEO's quest for revenge destroy them both, or will the strength of their forbidden bond pave the way to redemption and love? Perfect for fans of intense romance and complex characters, "Forbidden Bonds" explores the fine line between love and hate, and the redemptive power of love in the face of betrayal. Get ready to be captivated by a story that proves sometimes the most dangerous bonds are the hardest to break. Don't miss out on this gripping tale of passion, revenge, and forbidden love. Grab your copy of "Forbidden Bonds" and unlock the secrets that will change everything.

Are we on the cusp of détente with Iran? Conventional wisdom certainly seems to believe so. Since the start of diplomacy between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 powers (the United States, France, England, Russia, China, Germany) in November 2013, hopes have been running high for a historic reconciliation of Iran’s clerical regime with the West. Yet there is ample reason for skepticism that the United States and its allies can truly curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions by diplomatic means. Moreover, the West’s current focus on Iran’s nuclear program is deeply dangerous insofar as it fails to recognize—let alone address—Iran’s other international activities or its foreign policy aims. Those objectives are global, and they continue to grow in scope and menace. In this sobering book, Ilan Berman illuminates the multiple dimensions of the Iranian threat and exposes the perils of lodging confidence in diplomacy with the Islamic Republic.