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Before She Ruled (Before Series, Book 1) by amelierhys
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In hiding as a maid, Princess Adelaide must resist the charms of the devilishly handsome Duke of Kingfield. But could he help her if she told him her secret? ***** Two years ago, Princess Adelaide was forced into hiding after her father, King William IV, was killed in a carriage accident that also took the life of her mother and brother. She suspects that the despicable man now on the throne of England--her uncle, Ernest--is responsible for her family's death, so she avoids his watchful eye by working as a maid for the aristocratic families of London. However, when she's employed by the dashing Duke of Kingfield, she soon discovers that he not only believes that the princess is alive, but also that she could be the key to saving England. Is Adelaide willing to come out of hiding in order to prove him right? Or are her growing feelings for him worth giving up her claim to the throne? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston
... by SeventyMurphy
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Chivalry: Prologue  by Nobodyouknowmate
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Robert Thatcher doesn't have a licence to kill...it's to much paperwork. In a world where Britain's enemies no longer have borders,In a world where uniforms are relics and honour just got flushed down the toilet,when government secrets are more likely to end up on Wikileaks then in the hands of foreign spies,But a bullet never goes out of fashion.Chivalry was created because when it comes to defending Britain deth works better than diplomacy Disclaimer: This story is quite authentic so a tortue scene is present I'd encourage a civilised debate on the issue because I want people to ask themselves if this sort of thing is ever okay in the real world (Take a look at the images of each part,a lot of editing went into them ) Cover: @Lostin2sight
The Term Sheet | Wattys 2016 Winner by LucasCarlson
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2016 WATTY AWARD WINNER - HQ LOVE THE TERM SHEET is a fast-paced technothriller about entrepreneurship, startups, encryption, and the delicate balance between national security and individual privacy. Its complex characters explore thought-provoking questions about the role of technology in an ever-changing society. Step into the high-stakes game played by today's technology innovators, who push the envelope and risk it all. Get ready, this thrilling book gives you a taste of what startups are really like. _____________________________________________________ David Alexander, a young programmer in Portland, Oregon, loathed his job. Computer programming had always come naturally, but being an employee never suited him. So he tried entrepreneurship instead. After making a series of embarrassing blunders, David finally hit on a startup idea that stuck: encrypted chat. Sure there were alternatives, but as Edward Snowden has shown us, most of them (willingly or unwillingly) have backdoors for spies and bad guys. A new approach made David's app one of the most secure options out there, which caught the attention of many people, including Shawn Douglas from the Secret Service. Shawn Douglas worked with eight different presidents, preventing twenty assassination attempts, forty-three terrorist plots and two bullets. When he was promoted to a desk job overseeing and organizing travel, he picked up on a cryptic email thread that hinted at a threat to the President's life. In a race to unravel the conspiracy, Shawn and David both have to make some difficult decisions. Will Shawn stop the terrorists in time? Will David be able to navigate his startup out of a crisis and keep his entrepreneurial dream alive? Or will fate deal them both a crushing hand? Read the book to find out.
FBI Agent by sakz15
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Hunter, a street kid turned FBI agent, is ordered to befriend Calvin Black. But as they grow closer, she realizes Calvin cares more about her than the FBI. Hunter Ashley was taken off the streets as a teen and brought into a highly secret FBI program that's turned her into a full-fledged agent. She is assigned, alongside the brooding agent Micah, to befriend Calvin Black, the son of the notorious Christopher Black. Hunter does her best to hide her survival training inside a typical high school, only she's developing feelings for Calvin, and it looks like Micah is starting to crush on her. In a world where a single mistake can prove fatal, Hunter has to figure out who she can trust, or she'll end up back on the streets. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]
Her Tiger-Print Heels by Claire_Woodruff
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°°° Highest Ranking: #23 in PowerStruggle °°° Highest Ranking: #32 in Professional °°° Highest Ranking: #523 in StrongWoman "Who is the woman in the tiger-print heels?" "That's Ms. Rachana Shah. A senior official who works alongside the Commissioner. An extremely smart woman. We try to work with her, but she can be stern. Obtuse even on some issues. But she has some nice shoes." Johnny Sexton, a young state senator, meets Rachana Shah, a headstrong woman who opposes him politically. Yet desire attracts the two. She gives him a business card and a softer smile. The smile seems different than what he had seen earlier. This Ms. Shah has a bag full of tricks. Tricks can get a guy in trouble, but, oftentimes, as gamblers know, the payout can be worth putting up the bank. Immediately they struggle against selfish politics and generous love. Which will Johnny and Rachana choose: Long and powerful political careers or the prospect of love?