Hot Blooded Part 1

HOT BLOODED: Part I is the first in an exclusive four-part e-serial by New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant! Even from a distance, Iona knew that he was the kind of man who would cause her infinite trouble. The kind that left a trail of broken hearts wherever he went...But she wanted a closer look at him, to see the color of his eyes. So she walked up to the bar and took a seat, her breath locking in her chest when his gunmetal gaze turned to her. A WOMAN SEEKING THE TRUTH Iona is desperate to learn the truth about her dead father. But when she returns to Scotland, she meets Laith—a dragon and a Dark King—who has secrets of his own, secrets she must uncover. However, the passion that burns between them catches Iona off guard, leaving her breathless and vulnerable as it threatens to drown them both in pleasure too powerful to deny... Read all four parts of this sensation e-series—and look for the full volume of Hot Blooded from St. Martin's Paperbacks.

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The breathtaking conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant's HOT BLOODED e-series! Iona's heart pounded in her ears like a drum. Her life was being dismantled one piece at a time. What was she going to be when it was all said and done? Laith squatted beside her and cupped her face in his hands. "Look at me. Look into my eyes. What do you see?" "You," she said. "I see you." "Remember that, Iona Campbell," he whispered before he kissed her. A DARK KING AND HIS MATE In HOT BLOODED: Part IV, the situation goes from bad to worse. Laith, Iona and the Dark Kings are preparing for a showdown. Winner takes all, but neither Laith nor Iona can stand to lose, especially if it means losing each other. Read all four parts of this sensational e-series—and look for the full volume of Hot Blooded from St. Martin's Paperbacks.

The passion—and peril—reaches the boiling point in HOT BLOODED: Part III, the third installment of this exclusive Dark Kings e-serial from New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant. She smiled and stood before diving into the water. Laith walked to the pool. The rumble of the waterfall was drowned out by the roar of his desire. Every instinct within him demanded he claim her, that he mark her as his. Mate, a voice whispered in his head. A DANGEROUS LOVE Danger is closing in while desire pushes Laith and Iona into deeper waters. Body and soul hang in the balance for the two lovers. Nothing will ever be the same...Read all four part of this sensational e-series—and look for the full volume of Hot Blooded in January 2015 from St. Martin's Paperbacks.

The exclusive e-serial continues! From New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant comes the HOT BLOODED: PART II, second sensual Dark Kings tale set in the wild Highlands of Scotland, where love and danger collide... Heat infused her wherever Laith touched. Breathing became difficult as he caressed up her sides until he cupped her face. His head lowered, and she rose up to meet him. Their lips met, sending sparks of desire and need zipping through her. He moaned, low and needful, causing her knees to weaken. She wrapped her arms around his waist and simply held on. A WARRIOR WITH EVERYTHING TO LOSE Iona harbors a secret that others would kill to possess and Laith will do whatever he must to keep her safe. But what burns between them threatens to consume them both. Will she complete him—or destroy him? Read all four parts of this sensation e-series—and look for the full volume of Hot Blooded from St. Martin's Paperbacks.

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