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"We are all fools for the devil, Catalin. We play by her rules and no other's." Obey The Involition. The first and only rule that matters. Every witch, werewolf, or vampire knows this. Every creature of the night is aware of what befalls those who rebel against the ruling body of magic wielders. Nobody rebels. Nobody can. The All-Mother is too powerful and the curses that bind them are too strong. Free will is a myth. The Involition is all there is. Until her. Catalin Aguirre is in the Special Operations Group of Interpol's local NCB branch. She's good at what she does. It's kind of spooky ...

“Six weeks of utter hell had led to this. Six weeks of chasing breadcrumbs across Ljósálfar and finding nothing. Six weeks of popping in and out of Fey portals, covered in the scent of new season peaches, hungry, exhausted, desperate. Six weeks of finding Isoleth’s spies for Sofiq and meeting the terms of my agreement with Aliath… and not finding Kara. Six weeks.” The Valkyries are riding, and Odin has woken up. War is brewing in Álfheimr, and it’s spilling over onto Earth. As if that isn’t bad enough, the Queen of the Light Fey thinks Georgia killed her only son. And revenge...

From Amazon Romantic Suspense, Mystery Romance and Fantasy Bestselling Author Nicola Claire comes a seductive and fast paced world of beautiful relationships, explosive environments, and a group of friends who look out for each other. "One night eight years ago and you ran, angel. One night now and you're gone again. I won't let you run this time without giving chase." Eight years ago Evangeline Rowe met her ice-blue eyed, perfect cowboy, but she was running from a past he would have kept her trapped within. One night of unbelievable passion, a lost and consequently broken heart, and only ...

Have you been a model Citizen today? Selena Carstairs has been raised an Elite. She lives the life of privileged luxury, never wanting for anything. Respected. Admired. Honoured. But life is not what it seems... The island of Wánměi has a strict set of rules. Be a model Citizen and all will be rewarded. Disobey the law and the consequences are dire. For Selena, the urge to defy is in her blood. Out of boredom? Or something else? But she never knew just what penalty she'd have to pay for her latest stunt. Trent Masters is a Citizen, born and bred. The leader of a small group of ...

One bite. One drop. Two hearts. Two souls. Éliane Durand is entwined with a Prince of Mhachkay; something she didn’t even know was possible until recently. But that’s not all that has the daughter of the Champion worried. Her brother is still missing. Her father’s spymaster along with him. And something has corrupted the Light Fey. A moment to catch her breath would have been nice, but the instant she steps foot back on Earth from Faerie all hell breaks loose. With a side order of megalomania and a liberal coating of familial dysfunction. Armed with a sword, two silver stakes, and a ...

This one is from the heart; a thank you to all my readers; a sexy, seriously naughty, delightfully twisted novella about redemption, forgiveness and love. Oh, and it involves a very long chain and a man who knows how to use it. Enjoy! - Nicola Claire "I sometimes wonder if life had gone differently would I be a different man? It’s hard to say. I can’t imagine being any other way. I am who I am and I relish it. I breathe the air I want to breathe. I drink the wine I want to drink. I touch the flesh I want to touch. I am in control of my world and no one can tear it asunder." Ethan Keen...

"Time works within a precise set of rules. There are consequences to every single thing we do when surfing its waves. So, in order to protect Time, we must operate within those rules. And one of Time's rules is that people should not be allowed to live out of their own time. Ever." Out of time Novitiate at the Royal Academy of Time Surgeons, Mimi Wylde has just one thing on her mind. To save her family from the machinations of Sergei Ivanov. But Time is never that linear. Her family is not really her family. And the Russian is not all that threatens RATS. Parliament is meddling in the ...

Nicola Claire's captivating new time travel romance series introduces an exciting and adventurous world, set in multiple times and multiple places, packed full of sizzling action and heart-racing escapades, where time once lost can never be found again. “Time is fluid. It is malleable. That is why we can mend it. But if we’re not careful, we can also influence it. If we’re in the incorrect location and time, stepping out of this Orion module could have drastic consequences on Time itself. We don’t break Time, Miss Wylde; we fix it.” Recovering from shocking revelations regarding ...

Have you been a model Citizen today? The destruction of the Chief Overseers’ Palace was meant to bring about a change. But the streets of Wánměi are just as dangerous and just as falsely perfect as they ever were. Lena Carr, now a confirmed member of the revolution, hides in the shadows of the city-state she adores and works hard to undermine those in a position of authority. But there are secrets among the Overseers… The leaders of Wánměi would have you believe that the nation is model. That Wánměi provides all that you need. And many do still believe it. Battling propaganda and ...

Freedom has a price tag… It was never going to be easy, but Trent Masters had thought, when Wánměi gained its freedom, that at the very least the heavy weight of oppression would be lifted. Tyranny can take on many forms, though. Even the unassuming shape of a new President who was once a revolutionary. But although Lee Tan is in charge, he’s not quite in control… Sabotage and terrorism have become the new price of freedom, and with them also emerges a brand new caste. The Masked model themselves on saviours, knights in shining armour, but are they saints or sinners? And where have ...

[Start Recording] It's not easy being me. In a galaxy filled to the brim with narcissistic biologicals, being an artificial intelligence with a conscience isn't a meteor shower or anything. But I had a good teacher. And my experiences have taught me many things. So, when given the option to either sit on the sideline and watch as things unravelled all around me, or leave the only family I have ever known and loved and do something about it, I chose to be a hero. Of course, I didn't count on a lurid red spaceship that looks like a downtrodden dog, or the seedy, backstabbing arms dealer in ...

“This is Captain Anderson. Brace. Brace. Brace." Sophia Anderson has a heritage she should be proud of, but to those onboard the AUS Corvus, she’s not earned her position like the rest of them. Every day she has to prove herself to the Anderson Universal crew onboard her ship. And then the worst thing happens. The captain is killed in battle and Sophia, as First Officer, must take his place. Teaming up with the unflappable Lieutenant Commander Leo Saitō, Sophia finds her footing onboard the beleaguered vessel as well as something much more precious. Intimacy and destiny align amongst ...

The crew of the Harpy are back and this time they’re armed for a battle. Half the known systems want to kill them. The other half wants to be them. It’s hard trying to save the universe when the universe can’t make up its mind. But when a gap appears in the Belt enticing every known species to peek through to the other side, things go from bad to worse. And that’s not even taking into account the rogue Originator Class vessel out of New Earth. Secret science stations, nimble gunboats, and a missing High Councillor; you’d think the crew have enough on their hands. But there’s ...

From Amazon Romantic Suspense, Mystery Romance and Fantasy Bestselling Author Nicola Claire comes a seductive and fast paced world of beautiful relationships, explosive environments, and a group of friends who look out for each other. "The moment you entered my world, you set it alight. Until there were no more shadows left to hide in." Abi Merchant has been on the run for five long years. Panic and paranoia have been her constant companion. In an effort to survive the tortured memories of her past, she's had to live within her mind. But five weeks into a new identity and new location Abi ...

When Big Wig moves to the beach, Big Trouble comes with him. Doubtless Bay’s resident private investigator has a dilemma on her hands. With the arrival of a new detective in her small, beachside town, Summer O’Dare has a decision to make: Let him think she’s merely a little kooky or open up the doors to her skeleton-harbouring closet and invite him in. Trust, though, has to be earned. And Detective Douche is walking on the wrong side of that equation. Three days in and he’s already dating the realtor next door; Summer’s high school nemesis. Add in a missing biker, a murdered man, ...

"No one owns life. But they can certainly own death." A woman is murdered outside an exclusive gaming club and all the clues point across the street to Sweet Hell. Lara Keen, Detective at Auckland Criminal Investigations Bureau, is called in to consult, adding her own unique take on the crime scene. But the murder is only the tip of the iceberg, and Lara soon finds herself twisted up in a series of chilling crimes that don't seem to connect but keep pulling her inexorably further in. Uncovering each clue will require delving deeper into her past and facing some shocking truths better left ...

"Sometimes life makes decisions for you. They’re just not the decisions you would have made for yourself." Stalker. Killer. Mohawk-wearing boy racers? Trouble seems to be following Olivia Logan. When she’s forced to leave Auckland and move to Twizel, Olivia thinks her stalker problems have been left behind. But the small southern town of Twizel possesses its own threats. The people are strange. The community tight knit. The farmers… Well, let’s just say they leave other men for dead. Handsome. Damaged. Got a thing for damsels in distress? Matt Drake is one seriously messed up cop. ...

How long would you keep fighting for something that keeps tearing you apart? Emergency services worker Kylee Dunn has a life that looks perfect on the surface. A caring husband. A beautiful home. A large group of friends. And a job that feels more like a brotherhood than a workplace. But scratch a little deeper and the truth starts to spill out. Nightmares that never end. Responsibilities that seem reasonable but are anything but. And a heart and mind so abused by their experiences that Kylee can barely recognise the woman she’s become. And then hope appears in the form of a complete ...

When a Heat Wave hits town, a Crime Wave always follows. Someone is stealing pets in Northland, New Zealand. And Doubtless Bay's resident kooky, private investigator is put on the case. It's not what she normally investigates, but in order to pay the bills - and buy more donuts! - Summer O'Dare is willing to take on any job that pays. Just as well, because the police are too busy investigating something else; something Summer's 'Honey Bunny' - Detective Danvers to those who don't know him, and Detective Douche to those who do - isn't telling. With this many secrets flying around town, you'd...

Two hearts. Two souls. And they have chosen. Ellie Durand had no idea what she was getting herself into when she agreed to leave her home in Auckland with Hakan Bahar, a Vampire Prince of Mhachkay. Telling herself that she’d do anything to help her twin brother, Luc, she blindly stepped through a portal to wherever the hell he was taking her. But no sooner had she arrived in Istanbul than the infuriatingly sexy vampire disappeared. Right after her brother. But Éliane is a Durand. And Durands don’t give up. They also never show fear. Never give an inch. And always stay on guard. Armed ...