Blackhearted Betrayal

Blackhearted Betrayal
Author: Kasey Mackenzie
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2012-06-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101588780

From the acclaimed author of Green-Eyed Envy comes a tumultuous tale of unrest among the Furies... As Boston’s Chief Magical Investigator, Riss Holloway has been responsible for solving any crimes committed by or against supernaturals. But now she’s taking a leave of absence from the Boston PD and heading home--to focus on her duties as a Fury: like assisting her mother with an unsettling friction brewing in the Sisterhood, a faction of Furies sworn to serve all the Deities equally. These days, someone is playing favorites, drawing Riss into a tumultuous civil war embroiling every god and goddess. What was once a precept, to stand as a united whole policing arcanekind for millennia, has been divided by something Riss never imagined—and choosing sides could be the most dangerous move she’s ever made.

A Bandit's Betrayed Heart

A Bandit's Betrayed Heart
Author: Michelle McLean
Publisher: Entangled: Scandalous
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2014-01-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1622662903

North Carolina, 1866. Lucy Richardson may know how to sling a gun and pick a stubborn lock, but she doesn’t have anything in her arsenal that would have prepared her for her first heartbreak. Her sisters taught her to fight like hell for what she wants... and she wants Finn. But he he’s always pushed her away and she never understood why... Finn Taggart is bad news. His dark and tortured past always catches up to him, and Lucy deserves better than to be tainted by his touch. He couldn't have her seven years ago, and he can't have her now because being near him would only put her in harm’s way. He couldn’t prove his worth then but damned if he isn’t going to try now and finally win the love they both have waited so long for. Blood Blade Sisters Series Order: A Bandit’s Stolen Heart A Bandit’s Broken Heart A Bandit’s Betrayed Heart

Pitchfork Pass

Pitchfork Pass
Author: William W. Johnstone
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0786040114

No man can escape the righteous wrath of a wronged bounty hunter. Flintlock returns in a thrilling Western adventure from the bestselling authors. Vengeance Is Coming. Flintlock takes no pleasure in killing. But when his pal O’Hara gets bullwhipped by a trio of lowdown prairie rats, Flintlock finds sanctuary for his wounded friend at the cabin of a kindly miner and his lovely daughter. Flintlock heads out to hunt down some food. But there’s more than just deer lurking in these woods. A bloodthirsty band of eight savage raiders—led by a half-mad gunslinger called The Old Man of the Mountain—wage a full-scale attack on the miner’s cabin. By the time Flintlock returns, O’Hara’s been beaten, the miner’s been shot, and the daughter’s been kidnapped . . . It gets worse. The Old Man plans to make the young beauty his bride. But Flintlock has a plan, too. It’s not just a rescue mission. It’s a vengeance ride—leading to one bloody showdown that’ll go down in history . . . Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone “For most fans of the Western genre, there isn’t a bet much surer than a book bearing the name Johnstone.”—True West “[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles “There’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown

Embraced by Embers

Embraced by Embers
Author: Kasey Mackenzie
Publisher: Kasey Mackenzie
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2020-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Whoever coined the term dysfunctional family must have had my evil, deadbeat father in mind. Not only has he killed me several times—too bad for him my Phoenix powers keep bringing me back—but he’s also trying to take over the world. Literally. Thank goodness I now have two siblings by my side. Our liegebond is growing just as strong as my magical ties to the love of my life, Jake. We plan to send double agents to infiltrate our father’s headquarters, thinking we can gain the edge in this bloody war. Except it turns out we have our own mole to worry about, something that becomes frighteningly clear when deadly assassins keep getting way too close for comfort. Is the traitor one of my new liegesworn who are supposed to be magically bound to protect me above all else? Or is it someone even closer; someone whose betrayal will cut me to the bone? Battle lines are being drawn, but it’s getting damned difficult to tell who is on which side. My powers may be increasing—but so is my emotional vulnerability. And if we don’t figure out who the traitor is, Daddy Dearest just might succeed in making his cruel vision of the future a reality. Leaving my loved ones dead, mind-controlled minions, or the traitor who brought my entire world crashing down. Untamed Elements: Phoenix on the Rise Reading Order: Reborn in Fire Forged from Flame Embraced by Embers Ignited by Ashes

Ignited by Ashes

Ignited by Ashes
Author: Kasey Mackenzie
Publisher: Kasey Mackenzie
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2023-04-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Like discovering I had a mind-controlling father determined to conquer the world wasn’t bad enough. Now I’ve also got a dream-invading brother and magic-stealing sister following in Daddy Dearest’s evil footsteps. It’s almost enough to make me wish I’d never found my birth family. Fortunately, not all my newfound relatives play for Team Evil. Those who don’t are just as dedicated to stopping our father’s awful agenda as I am. If only I can learn how to control the terrifying Mindbender powers stirring inside me—without losing myself to darkness. No pressure. On the plus side, my legendary predecessor long believed dead agrees to train me to use Spirit magic now that I’ve gotten a handle on my Fire powers. On the down side? Team Evil knows how to hit me where it hurts, by striking out at those I care about most. They should have learned hurting those I love doesn’t just make me get mad—it guarantees I’ll get even. Now my allies and I are going to teach them that painful lesson one more time. Even if it means I need to die (again) trying.

Forged from Flame

Forged from Flame
Author: Kasey Mackenzie
Publisher: Kasey Mackenzie
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2020-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Sure, I rise from death like the proverbial Phoenix. Question is: How long will it take my enemies to learn I'm going to keep getting back up? Plenty people have deadbeat parents, but how many have fathers who keep showing up to kill them? Just one more example of what a lucky woman I am. Oh wait, I'm not even human anymore--I'm a Fire-controlling Elemental called a Phoenix. And boy, do I have daddy issues! I also have long-lost sibling issues when my sister and brother show up on my new Elemental clan's doorstep. They were rescued from Daddy Dearest's evil lab by an old enemy in a show of good faith. Turns out that enemy's now carrying his latest magical science experiments (twins!) and claims she can help us save my bondmate Jake's own twin, Colin. The one we thought was beyond saving. Now we're in a race to find Colin's watery grave and free my siblings from our father's psychic powers. If only I master my own abilities as the world's first Elemental liegelord in centuries, we might stand a chance. The title's gender-neutral, thank you very much, and I'm about to show Daddy Dearest he messed with the wrong daughter. Failure's not an option, because it means that everyone I love will be mind-controlled minions of my father--or dead beyond saving. ***Note from Author: This is an adult urban fantasy book featuring a smoking-hot romantic subplot suitable for readers 18+. It features elemental magic with humans who kick butt, take names, and keep flinging themselves into danger to fight for what they believe in. If you love books by Kelley Armstrong, Karen Chance, K.F. Breene, Linsey Hall, Kim Harrison, Yasmine Galenorn, Dannika Dark, and Hailey Edwards, chances are you will love this series!

Reborn in FIre

Reborn in FIre
Author: Kasey Mackenzie
Publisher: Kasey Mackenzie
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2020-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It sucks to die screaming in fire. Trust me. The last thing I expected was to wake up amid flames that no longer burn or be rescued by a sexy stranger right before my would-be murderers return. Sexy - AKA Jake - forces my skeptical butt to admit what I’d rather deny. Death has unleashed my Elemental power to manipulate fire magic. Now I’ve got to master my Phoenix powers before I’m killed again. Jake’s touch ignites me like flames no longer can, and he claims the same wildness that killed my mother will drive him insane if I don’t bind myself to him for life. Can I trust that Jake’s feelings won’t flash and fade? If I don’t, he’s going to lose his mind—and we both could lose our unnatural lives. ***Note from Author: This is an adult urban fantasy book featuring a smoking-hot romantic subplot suitable for readers 18+. It features elemental magic with humans who kick butt, take names, and keep flinging themselves into danger to fight for what they believe in. If you love books by Kelley Armstrong, Karen Chance, K.F. Breene, Linsey Hall, Kim Harrison, Yasmine Galenorn, Dannika Dark, and Hailey Edwards, chances are you will love this series!

By My Heart Betrayed

By My Heart Betrayed
Author: Olga Gonzalez-Bicos
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1990-12-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780440207221

Thorgil Bloodaxe, Shadow of Death

Thorgil Bloodaxe, Shadow of Death
Author: Ralph E. Laitres
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2014-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460250001

Thorgil Bloodaxe is an imposing red-haired, man-giant of a warrior who has lived in the shadow of death for more than half of his life. He has been an outlaw, a Jomsviking warrior, a Varangian in the service of the Byzantine Emperor, a reaver, a sell-sword, and now a mercenary leader. After defeating Hvit the White Queen and her mercenary army, Thorgil claimed her city fortress of Vehkajo as his own and allowed her defeated warriors to join his band, forming the Brotherhood of the Bloodaxe. However, when an attempt on his life is made at the behest of Vehkajo’s den masters, Thorgil realizes that not all in his Brotherhood are loyal to him. He finds that those in whom he can place his trust are limited to the Karhu commander Arto and the Gaelic warrior Radhulbh. His world is further turned upside down when his fortress is attacked by a Baobhan Sith, a blood demon named Derbriu, who had ties to the White Queen. She forces Thorgil to play her game, where he must place his life and the life of his warriors in danger to save the children of the western settlements and the people of Vehkajo. Now, along with his Brotherhood, Thorgil must face the dangers of the Western Mountains while attempting to maintain his leadership of the Brotherhood and defend his fortress from outside forces. Thorgil Bloodaxe: Shadow of Death is a riveting sword and sorcery adventure that picks up where Thorgil Bloodaxe: Enter the White Queen ended. With its fast-paced action, intriguing plot, and memorable characters, this story will capture the attention of readers old and young alike.

Young and Hungry

Young and Hungry
Author: Ms. Michel Moore
Publisher: Urban Books
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2016-10-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1622868560

Trapped growing up in poverty, best friends Tyrone and Tameka are young and hungry, craving a better way of life. Willing to do whatever it takes to break free of the strong-handed grip of the crime-infested streets of Detroit, the desperate pair devises a win-all/lose-all plan to come up by any means necessary. Nothing will stop their grind or get in the way of turning their childhood dreams into grown-up realities; not family, not friends and definitely not the threat of the law. It’s gonna be Tyrone and Tameka’s way, or no damn way at all!