Scarred Loyalties Enrico is the heir to the ruthless Los Angeles mafia, a man haunted by a violent past and scarred by the secrets he keeps. Sworn to protect his family, Enrico's loyalty is tested when a deadly truth emerges—one that could destroy everything he holds dear. Sienna is the woman everyone loves to hate. Branded a traitor by the Cosa Nostra, she's been on the run, hiding from enemies who would kill to silence her. But when Sienna is captured and put up for auction, her only chance of survival comes from the last person she expected—Enrico. To protect her, Enrico stages her death and hides her away in a remote location, risking not only his life but the fragile loyalty within his own ranks. As they navigate a web of dangerous lies and deadly alliances, a powerful bond begins to form. But in a world of betrayal, vengeance, and secrets, can they truly trust each other? With powerful enemies closing in, time is running out. Enrico and Sienna must uncover the truth before it's too late, or risk losing everything—including their lives. Scarred Loyalties is a high-stakes, steamy mafia romance packed with suspense, danger, and unexpected twists. Perfect for fans of mafia thrillers, and forbidden love stories, this gripping novel will keep you hooked until the last page.

Once Upon A Time, There was a king who passed. He left behind two sons, one beloved and one outcast. The older of the two was set to take the throne, but before he could, he had to find a queen to call his own. The younger one was known to be unruly and unhinged. The chosen queen was warned to keep far away from him. Beautiful and cunning, in the light is where she stayed. But late at night, it was the shadowed lands in which she played. Mistakes were made and secrets forged; forgetting duty and her sense. And while the new king had her hand, her heart belonged to the scarred prince. *Scarred is a dark royal romance. It is not a retelling, and it is not fantasy. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.*

Relatable, heartbreaking, and real, this is a story of resilience--the perfect novel for readers of powerful contemporary fiction like Girl in Pieces and Every Last Word. Before, I was a million things. Now I'm only one. The Burned Girl. Ava Lee has lost everything there is to lose: Her parents. Her best friend. Her home. Even her face. She doesn't need a mirror to know what she looks like--she can see her reflection in the eyes of everyone around her. A year after the fire that destroyed her world, her aunt and uncle have decided she should go back to high school. Be "normal" again. Whatever that is. Ava knows better. There is no normal for someone like her. And forget making friends--no one wants to be seen with the Burned Girl, now or ever. But when Ava meets a fellow survivor named Piper, she begins to feel like maybe she doesn't have to face the nightmare alone. Sarcastic and blunt, Piper isn't afraid to push Ava out of her comfort zone. Piper introduces Ava to Asad, a boy who loves theater just as much as she does, and slowly, Ava tries to create a life again. Yet Piper is fighting her own battle, and soon Ava must decide if she's going to fade back into her scars . . . or let the people by her side help her fly. "A heartfelt and unflinching look at the reality of being a burn survivor and at the scars we all carry. This book is for everyone, burned or not, who has ever searched for a light in the darkness." --Stephanie Nielson, New York Times bestselling author of Heaven Is Here and a burn survivor

Tory hunting -- Britain's dilemma -- Rubicon -- Plundering protectors -- Violated bodies -- Slaughterhouses -- Black holes -- Skiver them! -- Town-destroyer -- Americanizing the war -- Man for man -- Returning losers

At the heart of Michael Ignatieff's disquieting novel of a woman's descent into illness are the tangled threads of a family, strained by tragedy yet still tenuously connected. An anguished philosophy professor watches his dying mother's measured steps into the mysterious depths of neurological illness: the misplaced glasses, kitchen catastrophes, and anecdotes told over and over to a family overcome with fearful sympathy. His strenuous efforts to make sense of his mother's suffering lead him to learn all he can about her illness, renewing contact with his neurologist brother in the process. But medical science can do nothing to ease loss, and genetics now routinely predicts destinies that medicine is powerless to avert. More than a tale of isolated tragedy, Scar Tissue explores the fragile lines of memory, their configuration in identity, and the ways in which both are at one moment formed and the next shattered. Nominated for the Booker Prize, Scar Tissue is an intensely personal novel about family, love in all its guises, and the ultimate triumph of life over loss. "Ignatieff's novel impresses in its wisdom as much as in its restraint … This is a rich novel written by a magnanimous writer with an exquisite talent for naturalism." —The Times

Tangled Loyalties is a gripping tale of passion, power, and dangerous secrets. Eleanor, the sharp and unshakable woman behind the finances of the notorious Sukeban gang, has always kept her emotions locked away. As the oldest in the group, she knows how to control everything—except the memories of a fateful alley where she nearly lost her life. Bryan, the rebellious heir to an oil empire, lives for the thrill of the streets. Younger, daring, and obsessed with the gangs that rule the city, he's particularly drawn to the Sukeban and their dangerous allure. When an attack leaves Bryan vulnerable, he and Eleanor find themselves pulled together by forces neither expected. In the heart of this shadowy world, their unlikely connection unravels hidden desires and deadly mysteries. Loyalties are tested, boundaries blur, and the line between ally and enemy becomes dangerously thin. As they get closer to the truth, Eleanor and Bryan must decide: can they trust each other, or will their tangled loyalties lead them to destruction? Perfect for fans of crime, romance, and suspense, Tangled Loyalties explores the thrilling intersection of power and passion in a world where nothing is as it seems. Dive into this dark, seductive underworld where secrets are currency—and love might just be the most dangerous gamble of all.

Battle-scarred investigates the human costs of the British Civil Wars. Through a series of varied case studies it examines the wartime experience of disease, burial, surgery and wounds, medicine, hospitals, trauma, military welfare, widowhood, desertion, imprisonment and charity. The percentage population loss in these conflicts was far higher than that of the two World Wars, which renders the Civil Wars arguably the most unsettling experience the British people have ever undergone. The volume explores its themes from new angles, demonstrating how military history can broaden its perspective and reach out to new audiences.

Fabiano was raised to follow in his father's footsteps as Consigliere of the Chicago Outfit - until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns his place as the new Enforcer of the Las Vegas Camorra - a man to fear.Leona wants to build a decent life for herself, away from her drug-addicted mother. But soon she catches the attention of a dangerous man - Fabiano Scuderi. Staying out of trouble and living a normal life are near impossible with a man like him. Leona knows she needs to avoid Fabiano, but men like him aren't easy to shake off. They always get what they want.Fabiano cares about only one thing: the Camorra.But his attraction to Leona soon puts his unwavering loyalty to the test. Is Leona worth risking everything he's fought for, and ultimately his life?

A mythmaker of the highest order, China Miéville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh language, startling images, and stunning originality. Set in the same sprawling world of Miéville’s Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel, Perdido Street Station, this latest epic introduces a whole new cast of intriguing characters and dazzling creations. Aboard a vast seafaring vessel, a band of prisoners and slaves, their bodies remade into grotesque biological oddities, is being transported to the fledgling colony of New Crobuzon. But the journey is not theirs alone. They are joined by a handful of travelers, each with a reason for fleeing the city. Among them is Bellis Coldwine, a renowned linguist whose services as an interpreter grant her passage—and escape from horrific punishment. For she is linked to Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin, the brilliant renegade scientist who has unwittingly unleashed a nightmare upon New Crobuzon. For Bellis, the plan is clear: live among the new frontiersmen of the colony until it is safe to return home. But when the ship is besieged by pirates on the Swollen Ocean, the senior officers are summarily executed. The surviving passengers are brought to Armada, a city constructed from the hulls of pirated ships, a floating, landless mass ruled by the bizarre duality called the Lovers. On Armada, everyone is given work, and even Remades live as equals to humans, Cactae, and Cray. Yet no one may ever leave. Lonely and embittered in her captivity, Bellis knows that to show dissent is a death sentence. Instead, she must furtively seek information about Armada’s agenda. The answer lies in the dark, amorphous shapes that float undetected miles below the waters—terrifying entities with a singular, chilling mission. . . . China Miéville is a writer for a new era—and The Scar is a luminous, brilliantly imagined novel that is nothing short of spectacular. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from China Miéville’s Embassytown.

Bound by Betrayal is a captivating mafia romance that takes you deep into a world of dangerous desires, forbidden love, and deadly secrets. Alessio is a ruthless playboy and notorious member of the Cosa Nostra, feared for his power and irresistible charm. But when he is forced into an unexpected marriage with the innocent Luna—a woman raised in a convent and destined to be a novice—his world is turned upside down. Luna is torn from her sheltered life after her father is accused of treason, placing her directly under Alessio's protection. He terrifies her, yet ignites a desire she can't resist. As passion and danger intertwine, the unlikely pair fall into a forbidden love that could cost them everything. When tragedy strikes, their fragile bond is shattered, and Alessio returns Luna to the convent, unaware she carries his child. A year later, they are drawn together once more when Luna's baby is kidnapped by a powerful enemy of the Cosa Nostra—an enemy who will stop at nothing for control of the mafia empire. In a race against time, Alessio and Luna must confront the dark forces threatening to tear them apart. Will their love survive the betrayal, or will the mafia's deadly grip destroy everything? Bound by Betrayal is the perfect read for fans of mafia drama and unforgettable love stories. Explore the dangerous allure of forbidden passion in this gripping tale of loyalty, revenge, and redemption.