Hellkat

For seven years, I tried to feel. For seven years, I tried to push the abyss of my past behind me. For seven years, I chased adrenaline, bedded man after man, succumbed to the darkness that had consumed my soul. Seven years later, I had no idea how far I could still fall. It wasn’t until my best friend—my only friend—asked me to do a job. My mark: tall, dark, dangerous. He was the head of the West Coast Russian Bratva, one of the most powerful men in the world. Two shadowed souls drawn to each other, seeking a light that had been ripped away from us. But there are people much more dangerous in our world—and they found us. For seven years, I tried to bury something within me that might be our only way to survive. Seven years later, they’re going to wish I had died. ***Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, violence, strong language, drug use. ***

“I couldn't put down Inherit the Bones. Small town Colorado police detective Gemma Monroe is a human and fallible heroine I can't wait to meet again, and Littlejohn's prose is lyrical and gripping—the book is a sure bet for one of the finest debut novels of the year.” —Deborah Crombie Secrets and lies can’t stay buried forever in Cedar Valley. In the summer, hikers and campers pack the small Colorado town’s meadows and fields. And in the winter, skiers and snowboarders take over the mountains. Season by season, year after year, time passes and the lies, like the aspens and evergreens that surround the town, take root and spread deep. Now, someone has uncovered the lies, and it is his murder that continues a chain of events that began almost forty years ago. Detective Gemma Monroe’s investigation takes her from the seedy grounds of a traveling circus to the powerful homes of those who would control Cedar Valley’s future. Six-months pregnant, with a partner she can’t trust and colleagues who know more than they’re saying, Gemma tracks a killer who will stop at nothing to keep those secrets buried. Beautifully written with a riveting plot and a richly drawn cast of characters, Inherit the Bones is a mesmerizing debut from Emily Littlejohn.

"I was sucked in from the very start, and only reluctantly put it down when I absolutely had to."- Goodreads Review ★★★★★ "Packed with unexpected and violent twists and turns, suspense, action, and how the storyline evolves, guarantees an emotional rollercoaster." - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ For seven years, I tried to feel. For seven years, I tried to push the abyss of my past behind me. For seven years, I chased adrenaline, bedded man after man, succumbed to the darkness that had consumed my soul. Seven years later, I had no idea how far I could still fall. It wasn't until my best friend--my only friend--asked me to do a job. My mark: tall, dark, dangerous. He was the head of the West Coast Russian Bratva, one of the most powerful men in the world. Two shadowed souls drawn to each other, seeking a light that had been ripped away from us. But there are people much more dangerous in our world--and they found us. For seven years, I tried to bury something within me that might be our only way to survive. Seven years later, they're going to wish I had died. Author's note: Book one in a standalone series with HEA and no cliffhanger. This is a forced proximity, enemies to lovers, dark mafia romance. Trigger warnings apply in this book, including non con, dub con, gore, self harm, graphic scenes of assault and violence. Please see the author's website if you have any questions.

Charlotte Lawson is a wealthy socialite, a scion of Atlanta society. A child prodigy, she faces a promising career as a performance artist, majoring in piano and organ. She is completing her studies with Wilhelm Kreiser, one of the most sought-after teachers in the country. Charlotte, reeling from a sudden breakup with her fiancé, flings herself at her teacher, and ends up falling in love with Kreiser. Then something goes terribly wrong, and Charlotte flees Atlanta. She develops performance anxiety, and gives up her dreams of public performance. She struggles to pull herself back together, with the help of her childhood friend, Gerard Fellowes, one of the wealthiest and most eligible bachelors in the country. However, her path keeps crossing that of Kreiser. She finds herself still drawn to him. He encourages her, only to abandon her. Out of the blue, Kreiser is murdered. Suddenly Charlotte finds herself a suspect, as the police's search for evidence points to her and the net begins to tighten.

*** Romance, Mystery, Family Drama *** Kat James is an ambitious entrepreneur and a New Yorker to her core. Tucker Williams is an easy-going cowboy with Big Sky country stampeding through his veins. Just the rustic kind of man Kat James would never give a second thought. But this stubborn, confounding man has pinpointed the precise combination of buttons that raise her ire and spark her lust. He makes Kat's blood boil--and her body tingle. And exasperation and curiosity get the best of her. Will one hot night between the sheets get Tucker out of her system? Only time will tell. If there's enough of it . . . When dangerous family secrets surface, Kat's days may be numbered; Tucker's, too. And, together, they will battle a union of madness neither of them could have seen coming. Because family is supposed to watch your back. But sometimes they stab you in it instead. (Standalone novel approximately 95,000 words containing adult content.)

Through classroom activities, wizard rock concerts, and organizations like the Harry Potter Alliance, Harry Potter fans are using creativity to positively impact the world. This collection of essays and interviews examines how playful fandom--from fanfiction to Muggle quidditch, cosplay, role-playing games, and even Harry Potter burlesque--not only reimagines the canon but also challenges consumerism, questions notions of identity, and fosters participatory culture. The contributors explore issues applicable to fan studies and performance studies at large, such as the role of performance, the nature of community, and questions of representation and ownership in the digital age. Presented in three parts, the essays discuss discrepancies between sanctioned versions of Harry Potter and fan creations, the reenactment and reinterpretation of the original narrative in fan performance, and collaborative and participatory performances that break down the boundaries between actors and audiences.

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