Vanessas Valley Trilogy (The Vanessas Valley Series Book 1)
At least not consciously. I wish it had been me instead of him. He should be with them. You just have no idea the kind of man he was—he took loyalty to the next level. I could always count on Matt. And usually causes migraines. He grinned at her, feeling almost human. For the first time in a while.
He shook his head immediately. Terri had done a lot for him tonight, just giving him a place to unload. She smiled up at him.
She pulled on his hand, drawing him into the apartment. And when the door closed, he found his hands were on her waist, his mouth seeking her mouth. And he was gone. Brain freeze took over. He had no judgment, no willpower. He was all raw need and pain and gratitude. Before a whole minute had passed, he had Terri down on the couch, kissing her, touching her, hearing her say, yes, yes, yes, yes.
He had one moment of sanity before he slipped his hand under her knit shirt. He was all physical sensation. He was hard; she was soft. He was desperate, she was hot and willing, and beneath him she seemed as needy as he felt. He ground against her, her bare breast in his hand, his tongue licking its way along her neck.
Her hands were on his belt buckle, then his zipper; his hands were tugging at her clothes while she squirmed and moaned. His lips were on her nipple; her hand wrapped around him and he almost lost it. Paul felt his pulse slow just slightly. The first thing he felt, while he panted and tried to catch his breath, was overwhelming relief. Basic, primal, physical relief, as potent as a narcotic.
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Bakkar's Doom Royal Sagas of Shiz 4 0. A strange artist who has strange friends finds himself enmeshed in their world of eco-terrorism and his own relapses into visions of his childhood. What is considered moral and what is considered "right" melt into a suspension of what is desired, wha A strange artist who has strange friends finds himself enmeshed in their world of eco-terrorism and his own relapses into visions of his childhood.
What is considered moral and what is considered "right" melt into a suspension of what is desired, what is perceived by the mind and what is starkly real, but hidden by social glitter and the power of wealth. The protagonist moves into an old house to paint his memories and is discovered by the neighbours, who take him into their lives, promote his work and give him the security he craves to simply be as wild and creative as he likes.
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Emotionally and physically scarred by her own past with a man who wanted to own and control her, Michael has taken justice into her own hands more than once and has proven herself capable of anything. See all Editorial Reviews.
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Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. This is a remarkable, exciting but harrowing thriller that is not for the weak at heart. This is the third book by Taylor Stevens featuring Vanessa "Michael" Munroe, a dangerous loner who bears emotional and physical scars from her youth, reminiscent of Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander. Michael's horrific past gives her a potential for ferocity and violence to overcome her enemies. She's a super-intelligent and dangerous character who is skilled in martial arts, and always carries a knife.
She has an eidetic memory and speaks multiple languages. After a period of reasonable contentment with her lover and business associate Miles Bradford, things spiral out of Michael's control. Bradford looks out of the window one day and is powerless when he sees Michael collapse next to her motor cycle and is quickly spirited away in an ambulance. Then follows a nightmare where Michael wakes up in a cell in the Croatia under the control of the "The Doll Maker" - a notorious and viscous sex trafficker. His name stems from an obsession with a huge collection of life-like porcelain dolls, hand-painted and air-brushed, perfectly clothed with waxen hair, curled and styled - each doll in perfect condition.
His richest and most important clients ask for the most beautiful and valuable - untouched and doll-like. Michael is forced to transport an extremely valuable girl across Europe and deliver her in pristine condition. The Doll Maker pulls Michael's strings to make her co-operate by capturing and torturing a person who is nearest and dearest to her. Stevens keeps the suspense high all the way, with constant action, a huge body count, and many kidnappings and violence. It is a roller coaster of a ride that taxes all of Michael's strategic and violent strengths.
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I really enjoyed "The Informationist" which introduced us to Michael but was a bit disappointed with "The Innocent" that touched on the kind of extreme religious cult where Taylor Stevens grew up. I highly recommend this book for those who like to read intelligent but violent thrillers. Michael, as she is generally called, is a deadly operative, currently employed by a security firm in Dallas. Having survived an abusive childhood, Michael now brings her many skills to helping exploited and abused people, particularly young girls.
Among Michael's skills is the ability to absorb language. She is also well-versed in hand-to-hand combat and is expert in all kinds of weapons.