Mostrando resultados por título "Kismet" en Literatura y Ficción

Lifelong New Yorker Ronnie Khan never thought she’d leave Queens. She’s not an “aim high, dream big” person - until she meets socialite wellness guru Marley Dewhurst. Marley isn’t just a visionary; she’s a revelation. Seduced by the fever dream of finding her best self, Ronnie makes for the desert mountains of Sedona, Arizona. Healing yoga, transcendent hikes, epic juice cleanses...Ronnie consumes her new bougie existence like a fine wine. But is it, really? Or is this whole self-care business a little sour?

From out of the horror of World War III a new menace is spawned. Claiming to be the gods of old, they intend to grind what is left of humankind under their heel. When they send a shapeshifter to destroy the Home, the Warriors decide to retaliate. But to take on the Lords of Kismet, the Warriors must travel to a distant land far across the sea. And once there, they find themselves pitted against creatures possessed of incredible powers.

Savannah was everything Dre wanted in a woman: beautiful, educated, independent, and classy. On top of that, she was the best lover Dre had ever had. It had to be kismet that brought these two together because karma would have never allowed it. Savannah had made too many negative deposits into karma's bank without any withdrawals to end up with a good man like Dre. Perhaps, karma and kismet were in cahoots.

For as long as anyone can remember, it has been Amy, Jo, and Ben. Amy and Jo, the inseparable Sharp twins who couldn’t be more different; and Ben, Amy’s childhood sweetheart turned husband. But as this year’s Fourth of July weekend approaches, something feels off. Jo’s whirlwind engagement and wedding ceremony now eclipses the twins’ long-awaited thirtieth birthday. Recent arguments between Amy and Ben have left their marriage feeling more like make-believe than ever-after.

Still reeling from the so-called vampire murders around Halloween, Kismet is trying to adjust to her new otherworldly patients and her unique relationship with drop-dead gorgeous nightwalker Devereux. She can’t deny her attraction to him, but is his intoxicating hold on her a loving embrace or vice-like grip? And while Devereux has been clear about what he’ll do to any immortal who lay a fang on her, Kismet is still being stalked by Lucifer, the obsessed bloodsucker targeting therapists for death.

Uncharted Territory follows the journey of Samantha and Matt from the twists of fate that enable them to acknowledge their true sexual nature through their star-crossed romance. Since this is a work of erotica, it includes realistic characters, sizzling sex scenes, and a smattering of humor.

In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic strikes the palace of Sultan Kuramos. Only a magical healer from an enemy land has the skill to save his royal household, but Kuramos never imagined the healer would be a woman. Healer Varene finds her own surprises in Kad. She expects the sultan's arrogance, but not his courage, his selfless care of the ill, or the possibility the epidemic is the hex of a vengeful goddess.

Kuramos's culture condemns Varene's mystical talents. Her presence triggers an insurrection, yet as he and the healer toil for a cure, he loses his heart to her.

On the bloody battlefields of Iraq, one man's quest to find God will unleash hell. For more than a decade, Nick Kismet has traveled the world protecting priceless relics and cultural heritage sites from looters while searching for answers to the mystery that has haunted him since the first Gulf War - a mystery that has defined his life. Now, a new war has brought him back to the bloody battlefield where his search began.

Her brother is ruining their family, her cheating fiancé is ruining her life, and as Payton tries to pick up the pieces a stubborn cowboy steals her heart. Keeping up with the Kellers is no easy feat, but each family member must play their part. So when her brother Jason trades his Stanford scholarship for life as a measly ranch hand, Payton Keller must do what’s best for her high-profile family. But just before leaving The Golden State, Payton gets a devastating blow—her fiancé is cheating on her. With two fires to put out, Payton marches up the doorstep of her brother’s new boss...

A sexy retired SEAL and a feisty do-gooder play for keeps in this laugh-out-loud small-town romantic romp. Tancy Foster loves nothing more than helping people. Unfortunately, her fairy godmother side hustle isn’t always welcomed. Or has the results that one would hope for. Retired SEAL Teague Moriarty often wonders if living next door to Tancy, the Tasmanian Devil do-gooder, will be more perilous than the decade he spent in Special Operations. One thing he’s certain of is that she’s the test he never asked for and the one he may not survive. Come see what happens when real life meets ...

Nick Kismet will go anywhere, do anything, to protect the treasures of the ancient world. But to stop an ancient symbol of power from becoming a weapon of unimaginable terror, he'll have to go further than he's ever gone before.... When an old college flame tries to entice him into smuggling a precious relic into the Unites States, Nick Kismet knows there's something more going on. But before he can get at the truth, a former rival appears out of nowhere, inviting Kismet to join him on a search for the mythical Golden Fleece.

The greatest treasures from the ancient world have been brought together in one place - a magnificent floating exhibition aboard a luxury cruise liner - and the wealthy, powerful and famous have come to bask in the glow of ancient riches. Unfortunately, someone is about to crash the party in a big way. When Nick Kismet foils an attempted pirate takeover of the cruise ship and rescues the lovely Elisabeth Neuell, little does he suspect that he has been drawn into a dangerous game controlled by diabolical occult scholar Dr. John Leed.

When Sally's husband dies in a freak tractor accident, she is devastated, but not for the reasons most people thought. Secretly, quietly, Sally is glad he is gone, and she detests herself for having such hideous complicated thoughts. Jim had unknowingly broken her dreams, for there was always an undercurrent to her, a mismatched sexual electrical wire that no rancher could ever understand.

Nash King has loved Leilia Strange his entire life. Unfortunately, he's been relegated to the role of best friend since they were kids. On the brink of the New Year, he decided to tell her how he feels. It is a risk that could push a wedge through them forever. Will Nash and Leilia find love?

Welcome to the town of Kismet Bay where magic and fate are a way of life...Sage Strange is back in Kismet Bay to plan her sister's wedding and the last thing she wants is to see her ex-boyfriend, Tristan Scott. They didn't end on good terms and she fully intends on avoiding him at all cost. Tristan still loves Sage and when he discovers she's back he decides to test his luck and pray the magic of Kismet Bay will bring them back together for good.

Percival Wright has led a charmed life. At least the residents of Kismet Bay believe that. It is a carefully crafted facade that hides the real truth. He's completely miserable, and the one woman he has always wanted fails to really see him. Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year at Blooms of Destiny, and Amadea Strange can't wait to have it behind her.

Introducing Kemal Kayankaya, a wise-cracking private detective in Frankfurt - or, as Kayankaya calls it, "the ugliest town in Germany." As a Turkish immigrant raised by Germans, he's regularly subjected to racism in the gritty, working class town, and getting work isn't easy. So when his immigrant friend Rosario asks Kayankaya to protect him against some thugs demanding protection money from his restaurant, the down-and-out Kayankaya takes the job. Except these are no ordinary thugs.

Holly Strange is part of a large family. Her ancestors founded Kismet Bay over 200 years ago. Kismet Bay has a lot of charms and for the Stranges, it means leading them to their one true love. Christmas, and every holiday, brings out the magic of the town. It's Christmas, so anything is possible, and when she literally runs into Nicholas Bell outside the local coffee shop, her world turns upside down. Holly stopped believing she'd find love, but after that one fated meeting, she starts to believe in the power of destiny and the possibility of finding her heart's desire.

Twenty-nine-year-old Anna is smart, vivacious, and in the midst of a complete existential meltdown. Sure, from the outside everything in her life seems to be going just fine: She has a decent job, a devoted BFF, and a lovely boyfriend named Pete with whom she is exactly 70% compatible, according to Kismet, the matchmaking app that everyone in Anna's world uses to find love. Still...isn't there supposed to be more to life than this? Should she settle for a secure and predictable existence with Pete, or risk everything for a life of passion and adventure?

Welcome to the town of Kismet Bay where magic and fate are a way of life...Have all eight stories in one place and all new bonus material! Listen to the series epilogue never before been published! Follow the Strange family through their journey to love and their eventual happy-ever-after.