As an immortal demon hunter, fighting and killing is all Kryos has ever known. Trained by angels to control Hells escapees, he was promised a reward for his sacrifice—something with the power to calm his inner demon and make him feel whole after an eternity of emptiness. He never dreamed his prize would be her... Waitress Meredith Malone has never fitted in, she's lived her life feeling so deeply alone that she’s given up on dreaming, of wanting. Instead, she does what’s expected of her, hoping that one day she’ll be just like everyone else—even if that means marrying someone she doesn’t love. ​ Until a man who looks like an angel, but has bad boy written all over him walks into her world and offers to change it forever… Knight's Seduction is a Knights of Hell prequel novella, but can be read at any point in the series. Other books in the series: Book 0.5: Knight's Seduction Book 1: Knight's Redemption Book 2: Knight's Salvation Book 3: Demon's Temptation Book 4: Knight's Dominion Book 5: Knight's Absolution Book 6: Knight's Retribution Keywords: romance, paranormal romance, demons, demon hunter, angels, archangels, band of brothers, angels and demons, shifter, alpha male, bad boy hero, strong heroine, fated mates, tattooed hero, romantic suspense, action and adventure, shapeshifter, Urban fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, sagas, series, mystery, paranormal fantasy, dark fantasy, mystery thriller

"As an immortal demon hunter, fighting and killing is all Kryos has ever known. Trained by angels to control Hells escapees, he was promised a reward for his sacrifice--something with the power to calm his inner demon and make him feel whole after an eternity of emptiness. He never dreamed his prize would be her.Waitress Meredith Malone has never fitted in, has lived her life feeling so deeply alone that she's given up on dreaming, of wanting. Instead, she does what's expected of her, hoping that one day she'll be just like everyone else--even if that means marrying someone she doesn't love.Until a man who looks like an angel, but has bad boy written all over him walks into her world and offers to change it forever"--About Knight's seduction.

He’ll claim her body to save his brothers, but mate or not, his icy heart is off limits... "This is what paranormal romance is all about!" With one fatal mistake, immortal demon hunter Lazarus started a chain reaction that set him and his five brothers on a collision course straight to Hell. There’s only one way to save them all—claim his mate, a sweet beauty he doesn’t deserve and will only end up hurting. But immortals fall hard, and walking away from her when it’s over is going to be near-impossible. When bookstore owner Eve Taylor starts hearing the thoughts of others, she is certain she’s losing her mind. Until the day a wickedly seductive and dangerous warrior appears and introduces her to a terrifying new world—one she has been part of her whole life and never knew. Now, with a traitor consumed by darkness and driven by revenge hunting them, they have one chance at survival. But they must give into the scorching desire that, if they let it, could destroy them both. Other books in the series: Book 0.5: Knights Seduction Book 1: Knight's Redemption Book 2: Knight's Salvation Book 3: Demon's Temptation Book 4: Knight's Dominion Book 5: Knight's Absolution Book 6: Knight's Retribution Keywords: romance, paranormal romance, demons, demon hunter, angels, archangels, band of brothers, shifter, alpha male, bad boy hero, strong heroine, tattooed hero, romantic suspense, action and adventure, shapeshifter, fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, sagas, series, mystery, paranormal fantasy, dark fantasy, mystery thriller, free ebook, freebie, free book, free reads, free romance novel, free romance book, romance books free, free series starter, free paranormal romance, free paranormal, free angel romance, free fantasy

The first Berserk novel, conceived by series creator Kentaro Miura and written by Makoto Fukami, novelist and screenwriter for the Berserk anime, Psycho-Pass and Resident Evil: Vendetta. The Flame Dragon Knight also presents ten full-page illustrations by Kentaro Miura. The Flame Dragon Knight traces the rise of the warhammer-wielding warrior Grunbeld from humble beginnings to become the all-powerful Apostle who will one day face Guts in mortal combat! Featuring all the grisly supernatural action and sinister courtly intrigue Berserk readers have come to expect. FOR MATURE READERS.

For any writer who wants to become an expert comic-book storyteller, The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics is the definitive, one-stop resource! In this valuable guide, Dennis O’Neil, a living legend in the comics industry, reveals his insider tricks and no-fail techniques for comic storytelling. Readers will discover the various methods of writing scripts (full script vs. plot first), as well as procedures for developing a story structure, building subplots, creating well-rounded characters, and much more. O’Neil also explains the many diverse formats for comic books, including graphic novels, maxi-series, mega-series, and adaptation. Of course, there are also dozens of guidelines for writing proposals to editors that command attention and get results.

Rocco thought he knew pain and sacrifice...until demons dragged his female to the depths of Hell. Knowing he failed to protect her—and that her fate is in the hands of pure evil—is driving him to madness. With time running out, he'll do anything to bring her home; even embrace the unrelenting inner darkness he's fought his entire life. Each day Kyler prays for death but there is no mercy in Hell. Lucifer's twisted son Diemos controls her every waking hour, waiting for her dormant powers to finally unleash so he can use them himself. Sweet dreams of Rocco are her only escape—but only in her wildest fantasies did she imagine him walking through the fires of Hell to save her. Now Diemos will stop at nothing to get Kyler back. A brutal war is coming, and to survive, everyone will have to fight. Win or die—there is no second chance for the Knights and their mates. Other books in the series: Book 0.5: Knight's Seduction Book 1: Knight's Redemption Book 2: Knight's Salvation Book 3: Demon's Temptation Book 4: Knight's Dominion Book 5: Knight's Absolution Book 6: Knight's Retribution Keywords: romance, paranormal romance, demons, demon hunter, angels, archangels, band of brothers, angels and demons, shifter, alpha male, bad boy hero, strong heroine, fated mates, vampire, dhampir, tattooed hero, romantic suspense, action and adventure, shapeshifter, Urban fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, sagas, series, mystery, paranormal fantasy, dark fantasy, mystery thriller

Game of Thrones, one of the hottest series on television, leaves hundreds of critics divided on how "feminist" the show really is. Certainly the female characters, strong and weak, embody a variety of archetypes--widow queens, warrior women, damsels in distress, career women, priestesses, crones, mothers and maidens. However, the problem is that most of them play a single role without nuance--even the "strong women" have little to do besides strut about as one-note characters. This book analyzes the women and their portrayals one by one, along with their historical inspirations. Accompanying issues in television studies also appear, from the male gaze to depiction of race. How these characters are treated in the series and how they treat themselves becomes central, as many strip for the pleasure of men or are sacrificed as pawns. Some nude scenes or moments of male violence are fetishized and filmed to tantalize, while others show the women's trauma and attempt to identify with the scene's female perspective. The key is whether the characters break out of their traditional roles and become multidimensional.

When you're already an adrenaline junkie Navy pilot, it’d be smart to avoid partnering with a sexy, reckless DEA agent on a deadly mission where any wrong move could land you in the sack with her… Oops, too late. All but disowned by his father for joining the military, Lieutenant Eric “LZ” O’Dwyer now lives his life on the edge of danger. High-risk flying, lots of armed bad guys, and a vicious drug lord to take down are all the temptations he needs to jump onboard an interagency op with the DEA. He’s just not thrilled about having to get naked. If Special Agent Nicole Gamboa has to do one more mission with a partner staring at her breasts, she’s going to hit somebody. Batter up, you damned cocky Navy pilot! Guaranteed this guy will take advantage of his dark Irish good looks to slip a little collateral seduction into their steamy mission. Let him try. A childhood spent in hiding has trained her how to harden herself. But when their mission spirals out of control, Eric’s reaction to the catastrophe floors her, and her carefully built protections begin to crumble. Is this the one swoonworthy man she can depend on when the tables turn and the ruthless drug lord gets his steely hooks into her? BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY is the first in Tracy Tappan’s electrifying romantic suspense series about naval aviators—helicopter pilots of courage and honor who proudly wear the Wings of Gold. Content guidelines: contains profanity and adult situations.

In these powerful and stylishly written essays, Maria Manuel Lisboa dissects the work of Paula Rego, the Portuguese-born artist considered one of the greatest artists of modern times. Focusing primarily on Rego's work since the 1980s, Lisboa explores the complex relationships between violence and nurturing, power and impotence, politics and the family that run through Rego's art. Taking a historicist approach to the evolution of the artist's work, Lisboa embeds the works within Rego's personal history as well as Portugal's (and indeed other nations') stories, and reveals the interrelationship between political significance and the raw emotion that lies at the heart of Rego's uncompromising iconographic style. Fundamental to Lisboa's analysis is an understanding that apparent opposites - male and female, sacred and profane, aggression and submissiveness - often co-exist in Rego's work in a way that is both disturbing and destabilising. This collection of essays brings together both unpublished and previously published work to make a significant contribution to scholarship about Paula Rego. It will also be of interest to scholars and students of contemporary painting, Portuguese and British feminist art, and the political and ideological aspects of the visual arts.

I always held hope that the day I left the compound would be the day I found freedom. I was wrong. My future had never really belonged to me. My father laid claim to it the day I was born, and I had been a stupid, naïve girl to wish for anything different. As the heir to my father's immense empire, my crown sits heavily on my head as I navigate my way through dealings with the criminal world while trying to stay alive. Unfortunately for me, my crown and my hands are forced to get dirty along the way. Thankfully, I'm not expected to do it alone. Roarke, my deadly bodyguard who's been by my side since I was six, is my shadow and always will be. I also now have Alessio, the cold, tattooed hottie, Roman, who conceals everything with fakeness that comes far too easily for him, and the alluring but sweet brothers, Tito and Enzo. When bullets start flying, and people begin dying, my five guys not only stand behind me as the queen of their empire, but they also prove they have every right to be there by getting their hands just as dirty as my own. Dirty Crown is a full-length, standalone reverse harem novel. This book is recommended for readers 18+. It contains sexual situations, swearing, violence, and some dark themes. It also contains MM as well as MFM.