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The Curious Case of the Clockwork Menace

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Friends, partners, and professionals. So just why is this case coming between them?

In a Victorian London ruled by the blood-drinking elite, Perry Lowell is a logical and accomplished Nighthawk: a rogue blue blood who tracks murderers and thieves for the Guild. So when she and her charming-but-reckless partner, Garrett, are charged with finding a missing theatre starlet, it should be a simple solve.

But with an entire theatre of suspects, including a flirtatious understudy and whispers of a Clockwork Menace haunting the place, tension is brewing between the pair of them. Can they come together to solve the case - or will it be too late, when the murderer turns his gaze on Perry herself? 

Warning: This is not a HEA. It's a pre-romance novella featuring the couple who will find their HEA in Forged By Desire (OUT NOW). Heads will butt, tempers will flare - and perhaps one of them might come to realise just what the other truly means to them?All Rights Reserved

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Intertwined (Published) by jerileekaye

(Sample. Watch out for the official book release on January 31, 2015!) The women in Brianne Montgomery's family have a curse. And she isn't going to be the first one to break it. At the age of fourteen, she decided she will be married before she was thirty. Her life seemed perfect. Her parents were happily married. She has a wonderful brother who looks out for her. The only thing she hates about it is Travis Cross, her brother's annoying best friend, a.k.a. the boy who sleeps in the guest room and her worst enemy. Her life took a sudden three-sixty, with a tragedy that made her lose everything she held dear in her perfect life. But amidst all that, Travis swore that he will protect Brianne for the rest of his life. Soon, their hate relationship turned into an unbreakable bond of brotherly love and friendship. But their dependent and comfortable friendship will always be complicated because although Travis promised to protect her at all times, at all costs, there's a beast inside him that craves for Brianne like a drug. And Brianne isn't always immune to Travis's charms. But she already lost so much and Travis has become the most important thing she couldn't afford to gamble with. This romance novel starts when the characters were fifteen years old and followed their lives into adulthood and all the complications in it including sexual tensions and raging hormones, dealing with family, death and teen peer pressure... all of which make up the deep and unbreakable connection of Travis and Brianne. A relationship so beautiful, they're afraid to risk it for anything... not even for love itself.

The Vampire of Tinkerfall (Elysium #3) by inkwellheart

Nothing goes better with tea and crumpets than corpses and monsters. ************ With hardly a moment's rest after the case of the experimental corpses, Trinket and Booker are met with a new mystery: a supposed vampire haunting the streets of Tinkerfall. While Booker's scientific mind refuses to buy into fairy tales, Trinket fears this creature could, in fact, be a ghost. A ghost from her tormented past. Determined to learn the identity of the bloodsucking nightwalker, Trinket throws herself into the path of danger and begins to stir up painful memories from both Elysium and her life before the asylum. As she comes closer to learning the truth, she wonders how much longer she can keep her employer in the dark about her unforgivable sins. Perhaps a man fascinated by vicious monsters might also be able to love one. Or maybe he'll condemn her back to the hell from whence she came. It's JANE EYRE meets FRANKENSTEIN in this YA mystery series with a steampunk flair. Sequel to THE EXPERIMENTAL MURDERS. Bonus short stories: NEVER KICK A PUP and THE INSPECTION. Warning: this story involves mental illness and has scenes depicting anxiety attacks and PTSD, as well as suicidal thoughts.

Home: An Arrow Fanfic by ladyofglencairn

There's been a new killing and someone is trying to frame the Hood. Oliver and his team have to track down the murderer before he kills again. Tangled up in the investigation is Oliver's newfound attraction to Felicity, testing his resolve to steer clear of romantic entanglements. NB! This is an Oliver Queen/Felicity Smoak fanfic that story doesn't follow the show's (Arrow) storyline faithfully, but has a few parallels. Hope you enjoy!

Operation Blue by nathi_7

In a world where reality and advanced technology intertwine, teenager Nate dreams of becoming a BTF agent (Bureau of Technology and Field Operations) like his father and uncle. In the city, the notorious band called The Skulls creates chaos, and the BTF is struggling to apprehend them. Amidst the intense action and high-stakes investigations, Nate grapples with his internal struggles and the weight of his responsibilities. He finds support from his close-knit group of friends, who are like family to him. At the bar "Blue," they find solace and joy, escaping their everyday struggles through laughter and camaraderie. They all work together to help the BTF. When Nate needs help the most, he can rely on his friends. As Nate navigates the mysteries of love, he meets a mysterious young lady at "Blue," and fate later leads him to another love who becomes his wife. Fifteen years later, as a seasoned agent, Nate faces The Skulls again, but this time, he has gained superpowers. The enemy has also evolved, and the story turns into a hero-villain fight to save his friends and the city's fate. The true mastermind behind the chaos is someone they would never suspect- whose betrayal leaves them reeling. Throughout the story, the themes of family and friendship remain central, with each chapter framed by original quotes that reflect the importance of Ohana and these bonds in overcoming both external threats and internal battles.

Catching Shadows by HEChambers

This is about Detective Felicity Ambers and her new partner Detective Andrew Sanders on the case of a serial killer who is killing engaged men. They have a ticking time clock for catching the killer, along with making sure they don't cause any issues with each other in the case. Will they catch him before time runs out or will they get caught up in drama? There is some foul language so beware before you read this book, but I'm sure you will love it anyways!

Blood on Roses [COMPLETED] by zi_zyw

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Intertwined (Published) cover

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Operation Blue cover

Catching Shadows cover

Blood on Roses [COMPLETED] cover

Wrong Place, Right Time cover

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Section F: Fairy Tales & Physicists cover

Intertwined (Published)

(Sample. Watch out for the official book release on January 31, 2015!) The women in Brianne Montgomery's family have a curse. And she isn't going to be the first one to break it. At the age of fourteen, she decided she will be married before she was thirty. Her life seemed perfect. Her parents were happily married. She has a wonderful brother who looks out for her. The only thing she hates about it is Travis Cross, her brother's annoying best friend, a.k.a. the boy who sleeps in the guest room and her worst enemy. Her life took a sudden three-sixty, with a tragedy that made her lose everything she held dear in her perfect life. But amidst all that, Travis swore that he will protect Brianne for the rest of his life. Soon, their hate relationship turned into an unbreakable bond of brotherly love and friendship. But their dependent and comfortable friendship will always be complicated because although Travis promised to protect her at all times, at all costs, there's a beast inside him that craves for Brianne like a drug. And Brianne isn't always immune to Travis's charms. But she already lost so much and Travis has become the most important thing she couldn't afford to gamble with. This romance novel starts when the characters were fifteen years old and followed their lives into adulthood and all the complications in it including sexual tensions and raging hormones, dealing with family, death and teen peer pressure... all of which make up the deep and unbreakable connection of Travis and Brianne. A relationship so beautiful, they're afraid to risk it for anything... not even for love itself.