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Storm Lords #2
Author Self-Published
September 2015
On Sale: September 8, 2015
Featuring: Torrin Stormlord; Belladonna Dixon
222 pages
ISBN: 0152550097
EAN: 2940152550092
Kindle: B01552RRPI
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Insurrection, October 2021
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e-Book
Stolen by the Space Pirate, April 2017
e-Book
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Flying Through Fire, November 2016
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His Fantasy Bride, July 2016
e-Book
The Order, May 2016
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e-Book
Heart's Awakening, December 2015
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His Fantasy Girl, October 2015
e-Book
Return to Me, September 2015
e-Book
Blood and Metal, September 2015
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The Spaniard's Kiss, July 2015
e-Book
Remember Me, June 2015
e-Book
Tall, Dark and Deadly, May 2015
e-Book
Laws of Segregation Boxed Set, April 2015
e-Book
Laws of Segregation: Parts 1 - 4, April 2015
e-Book
Exiled, February 2015
e-Book
Enchantment, February 2015
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The Calling, February 2015
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Chosen, February 2015
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Death Defying, December 2014
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Taking Control, December 2014
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Deadly Pursuit, November 2014
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Excerpt of Return to Me by Nina Croft

This whole set-up seemed too good to be true. And as Justin
had always told her, if it seems to be too good to be true,
then itโ€™s going to turn to crap somewhere down the line.

But fuck it, whatโ€™s the alternative? Go back to that cell? A shudder ran through her. No way.

Besides, once she was out of there, she could make a run for
it. She was quite capable of disappearing without his help.
Placing her palms flat on the table, she pushed up. โ€œOkay.
Letโ€™s go.โ€

He had to be about the coolest guy she had ever come across, but at her words, relief flashed across his face and was gone. So, he isnโ€™t entirely sure of me. His gaze drifted down over her, and she fought the urge to smooth down her suit, to button up the jacket. Something in his look made her think immediately of sex. Maybe this is a mistake. Sheโ€™d told him the truth; she didnโ€™t do sex. Many times, it might have made her work easier, but no way would she cross that line.

He remained seated, but pulled a cell phone out of his
pocket and punched in the speed dial.

โ€œCade? Are we set?โ€

His gaze flickered over her as he listened to Cade, while
she stood shifting from one foot to another under his golden
stare. A small smile crossed his face, and he slipped the
phone back in his pocket.

He rose to his feet, towering over her, and held out a hand.
โ€œSo, we have a deal?โ€

A strange reluctance spread through her as she stared at his
hand. As though, once she had shaken on this, she would be
changed forever, irrevocably tied to this man in ways she
couldnโ€™t begin to understand. She shook her head to
dissipate the fanciful notions. Her mother had always said
she was a dreamer. That was actually one of the nicer things
she had called Bella.

She wiped her palm down her thigh and reached out. His hand
was huge compared to hers, the skin pale. At the last
moment, she wanted to pull away, but it was too late. Their
fingers touched and a lightning spark flashed between them,
shooting down her nerve endings and lodging deep inside. For
an instant, his eyes closed and he breathed in deeply. When
he opened them, they held a sleepy, heavy-lidded look. His
lips curved up in a smile, and a wave of warmth washed over her.

What the hell?

Excerpt from Return to Me by Nina Croft
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