Everyman's Library His Dark Materials Novels & Stories

In a world teeming with danger, Nicole Parish's life takes an abrupt and forceful twist, leaving her at the mercy of a single man: Shane Ryder. For four years, Nicole's father kept her hidden away in the UK, determined to shield her from the perils that awaited her. Unbeknownst to her, her father's seemingly ordinary business fronted a notorious drug empire, and she was the coveted daughter of a dangerous drug lord. The truth remains concealed until the day she returns home, unravelling a web of chaos. Shane Ryder, the enigmatic kingpin of America's most powerful mafia, has long sought vengeance against Drake Parish. A betrayal born from a simple misunderstanding fuels his desire to see Drake pay. Nobody in America dares to cross Shane Ryder without facing dire consequences. He controls not just the underworld, but also the police and even the government. Nicole is a captivating beauty, with a complexion that hints at fiery passion and dark brown eyes that ensnare unsuspecting souls with a single glance. Shane, on the other hand, is a charismatic Greek god sent from the depths of hell, with icy, piercing blue eyes that freeze his enemies in their tracks. Ruthlessness defines him, and refusal is not an option. He is the epitome of a hardened badass, willing to go to any lengths to maintain his mafia's iron grip on American soil. She represents fire, while he personifies ice. The story unfolds as they clash with disdain, hurling insults and inflicting pain upon each other. One is drawn into a world darker than she ever imagined, while the other ruthlessly rules over his kingdom of shadows. Yet, what transpires between them defies expectations, as their relationship blossoms into something entirely unforeseen by both parties.

HIS DESIRE is a book that evolves around James, a wealthy CEO, who was hunting for love, and Joyce, the talkative with a petty job and a petty salary. She was in dire need of a new job but what happens when, with her loquacious personality, has insulted the CEO of the company she submitted her application and had been invited for an interview?

Aurora Rune is used to life beating her down every time she tries to stand up. She knows that something more is out there, something bigger. But because of what she has been through, believing in anything comes always with a price. And that price has a name. Ares Hayes. Who is that mysterious man that came into her life so abruptly, she didn't get a chance to look back? Who is the man she is forced to marry and live with? Will he be the one who takes her back into that dark pit she once was? Will Aurora finally grab her fate in her hands and save herself from the man she so much loathes?

Life has never been easy for June Hailey. From a young age, she's carried the weight of raising her siblings, taking on various menial jobs including exotic dancing. She's barely staying afloat as it is, the last thing she needs is Ollie Kane. A cocky, charming bored-to-death billionaire who has made her his object of fascination. She knows all too well what men like Ollie want from her and she vows to never be another conquest to him. But when circumstances force her into his arms, she finds herself playing his dangerous game. Their arrangement is simple: sex, nothing. more. Easy, right? Wrong.

After witnessing her unfaithful boyfriend with her best friend in , Isabella is kidnapped and forced to accept the fact that vampires are real and she will never be free again while nearly giving up on life. But Isabella will soon discover that she is not the human she thought she was when dark secrets begin to emerge and, for reasons unknown to her, Isabella finds herself possessively drawn to the dangerously alluring Vampire king who is entirely off limits to her. ******* I murmured, kissing him hungrily to my delight. While I was riding my waves of pleasure and pain, my claws drove into the back of his body in sweet delight. I gazed into Salvatore's eyes and saw nothing but for me. With a rush of sweet electrifying feeling crippling my body into a mountain high of buildup. My teeth dug into Salvatore's flesh, seizing the beast as mine. Prince Salvatore was mine, mine and mine alone.

Rafael is a former prince exiled due to rumors against his mother. He ends up meeting Ananeas, prince of Raylin, the only kingdom willing to take him in, and they find out they're each other's bound. In a world where people of the same gender cannot be bound to eachother and are treated as faults, the two of them try to keep their bound secret but fail as their growing feelings catch up with them.

Amanda worked as a prostitute in Russia with one of her stepfather's friends. When Sebastian comes into her life as her prince in shining armor, she takes it without hesitation to escape the place. After the awful idea of marriage, they decide to split and go their different directions, but their deniable passion towards each other makes it impossible to keep both their hands and lips away like they initially promised.

Emily leaves for a new place, hoping not to run into those who know about her once-existing family. With a new resolution to work hard and give a better future to her sister, she becomes devoted and keeps a profile to avoid troubles in her life. There is only one person who dreaded her the most. She wishes she had never run into him until he shows up as the club's owner where she works. Before Emily figures out what she has done to offend someone so powerful as him, who seems to be holding grudges against her, she entangles herself in a situation where she can't help but seek him out to be his bride, putting her pride aside.

Vanessa was always invisible to Richard Amaan, her boss, until he decided to make her his fake girlfriend to the Royal dinner. Things took a different turn and they had to lie that Vanessa was pregnant even though Vanessa never signed for that part of the bargain. With a pregnancy news looming over the Royal Household, Richard wasn’t ready to take no for an answer from Vanessa.. he’s all ready to make her pregnant and even make her his own.

Sophia struggles to cater for her sick mother and her little brother after her dad abandoned them at the age of 17. Sick and frustrated with bills and not being able to enjoy her youth, she decides to get drunk and enjoy just one night without worrying about her debts, she ends up in bed with a handsome stranger, runs away and tries to forget about the night that felt special to her . Unknowingly to her the handsome stranger gets what he always wants in this case ,her . She experiences series of events that complicates her everyday lifestyle all these for her to be owned by him but she believes nothing comes free in this world and the temporary nature of love, she seems suspicious of him in his pursuit of her but ends up being pregnant for him . Now she's stuck between forfeiting her independence for the sake of the child or forfeiting the child. Can Sophia trust him? Which is worth it? Find out more in the book…