New from the author of Love and Justice comes the continuing story of Virginia City's detective Jason Jerrard, who must track down a ruthless murderer while he pieces together the remains of his own shattered heart. In the second book of Rique Johnson's series featuring Jason Jerrard, Virginia City's finest detective is faced with finding a murderer lurking in the streets of his own city-a ruthless killer who takes the lives of his victims by brutal beatings. While Jason is dealing with his own turbulent emotions following the loss of his beloved Sasha, Jason encounters two women, the wife of a political figure and a woman from his past-Monique, the first love of his life who has reappeared-who unbeknownst to each other vie for his love and affection. Meanwhile, the precinct is trying to solve the mysterious cases of lonely men who have fallen prey to brutal beatings and are left for dead. With Jason's close personal friend being the only surviving victim, Virginia City's finest sets out to avenge his friend's attack. Jason finds he must face the killer in a showdown that seethes with enough love, mystery, betrayal, and suspense to captivate readers until the final page. Masterfully plotted and artfully rendered, Whispers From a Troubled Heart combines the action of a thriller with the deeply felt emotions of a love story. Once again, the unstoppable Detective Jerrard is able to capture his killer-and the heart of the woman he loves. Rage, resentment, revenge and resilience cross paths in the novel Whispers From a Troubled Heart

In the spirit of Blackgentlemen.com come five sensual novellas about the excitement-and danger-of meeting someone online. Welcome to Sistergirls.com, where men can meet the women of their dreams. Making a selection is just a beginning-these ladies are more than mere images, and getting to know them is the really fun part. But just like most things, looks can be deceiving. And while the guys who take this plunge think they're in for the adventure of a lifetime, some of them are headed for the worst nightmare. Gathering five dramatically different voices between two covers, these stories travel the tantalizing crossroads between romance and cyberspace. As today's world of dating expands beyond the traditional dinner-and-movie to the vast realm of internet, this collection offers a timely and exciting glimpse into the adventures of online relationships. Novellas include: "You Are Making Me Wet" by Earl Sewell; "Life Happens" by Rique Johnson; "The Wanting" by Michael Presley; "Somewhere Between Love and Sarcasm" by V. Anthony Rivers; and "Legal Days, Lonely Nights" by William Fredrick Cooper.

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Turn up the heat with five sensual novellas that take the readers on a wild ride of stimulation.
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Led and edited by the "New York Times" bestselling author Zane, "Another Time, Another Place" transports sensuous and steamy encounters across the world and through history. From when the pharaohs ruled, to the forbidden romances in the time of the Vietnam War, to a future where technology has reshaped the meaning and making of love, this anthology showcases the popular talents of contributors such as Rique Johnson, Dywane D. Birch, and more.
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