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An Unforgettable Lady [electronic resource] : by Ward, J.R..aut; CloudLibrary;
Grace Hall is a society beauty-but her fortune has made her the target of a madman killing off Manhattan's most influential women. Her new live-in bodyguard is uncompromising, hard-hearted John Smith. Moving into Grace's penthouse is the last thing he wants, but saying no isn't an option. As he lays down the rules for his new client, angry sparks ignite between them-as does an incendiary desire. As the warm nights grow hot, and the killer closes in, Grace and Smith face a crucial choice: follow the rules or follow their hearts.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Romantic; Vampires; Fantasy;
© 2010., Penguin Publishing Group,
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Mirror's edge / by Westerfeld, Scott.;
Raised to be her twin sister Rafia's body double and bodyguard, but now with new face and body Frey and her lover Col are determined to return to Shreve to rescue Boss X, a friend and ally in the rebellion of the free cities against people like Frey's father, ruthless ruler of Shreve; but Frey is troubled by things even beyond the dangers of her mission--confusion over her own identity, guilt over having killed her brother (even if he was trying to kill Rafia at the time), and worry about whether her sister, who has stolen Frey's name and identity, can be trusted with the fate of Shreve.LSC
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Twin sisters; Fathers and daughters; Identity (Psychology); Secrecy; Trust; Revolutions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Spider-Gwen. [graphic novel] / by Flores, Melissa,author.; Balám, Enid,illustrator.; Cowles, Clayton,letterer.; D'Amico, Elisabetta(Illustrator),illustrator.; Glez, Alba,illustrator.; Maher, Ariana,letterer.; Sifuentes, Fernando(Colorist),colourist.;
"It's time to face the music when the Mary Janes head off on a four-city tour as the opening act to one of Earth-65's biggest rock stars! Gwen has promised the band that this big break will be all about the music. No web-slinging, just drums. But when a mysterious assassin targets the headliner, Gwen begins to wonder how she got this gig in the first place. And as the tour continues, she'll share the stage with stunning new versions of some of your favorite characters - pulling double duty as drummer and secret bodyguard for Dazzler!"--Back cover.T.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Dazzler (Fictitious character); Stacy, Gwen (Fictitious character); Teenage superheroes; Women superheroes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Takedown [electronic resource] : by Walker, Carlie.aut; cloudLibrary;
"I can’t remember the last time I smiled so much while reading a book.”—Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script and Same Time Next Summer An undercover CIA agent is sent home for Christmas to investigate her sister's criminal fiancé but the last thing she expects is to fall in love with his bodyguard along the way. It’s been a long time since Sydney Swift has gone home. An unrelentingly successful CIA field officer, she has spent the last three years pretending to be someone — anyone — other than herself. But this year, the festive season is coming with some added surprises. Sydney’s beloved little sister has just announced that she’s engaged to Johnny Jones, the heir of an organized crime dynasty. With her built-in cover and her best-in-class reputation, Sydney is approached by the FBI as their way to infiltrate the Jones family at last. Sydney has until Christmas to gather enough evidence on Johnny to take him down before he pulls off his most dangerous heist yet, all without losing her sister forever. But she hasn’t counted on the challenge of pulling this off right under her family’s nose or the complications of a romantic entanglement with Johnny’s handsome friend and bodyguard, Nick. Sydney always gets her man — but this time love is a target she can’t afford to miss.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Romantic Comedy; Action & Adventure; Holiday;
© 2023., Penguin Publishing Group,
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The ashfire king / by Abdullah, Chelsea,author.;
"After fleeing a patricidal prince, legendary merchant Loulie al-Nazari and banished prince Mazen bin Malik find themselves in the realm of jinn. But instead of sanctuary, they find a world on the cusp of collapse. The jinn cities, long sheltered beneath the Sandsea by the magic of its kings, are sinking. Amid the turmoil, political alliances are forming, and rebellion is on the rise. When Loulie assists a dissenter-one of her bodyguard's old comrades-she puts herself in the center of a centuries-old war. Trapped in a world that isn't her own and wielding magic that belongs to a fallen king, Loulie must decide: Will she carry on someone else's legacy or carve out her own?"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Jinn; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Merchants; Princes; Quests (Expeditions); Women merchants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Blink of an eye / by Johansen, Iris,author.; Johansen, Roy,author.;
"Kendra Michaels was blind for the first twenty years of her life. Then she gained her sight through a revolutionary surgical procedure. Her former disability has left her incredibly observant and insightful--able to detect what other investigators may not. So when a world-famous pop star is kidnapped mid-show, investigator Kendra leads a pulse-pounding race to rescue the young woman from a deadly foe. This time Kendra gets assistance from recurring character Jessie Mercado, a private investigator and army veteran who was the singer's former bodyguard. But as the abductor's true purpose becomes clear, Kendra and Jessie uncover a plot more terrifying than anyone could have imagined. They must beat the odds stacked against them before lives are lost and the predator's grand scheme is executed"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Celebrities; Kidnapping; Women private investigators;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The angel court affair : a Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novel / by Perry, Anne.;
"When Thomas Pitt is tasked with playing bodyguard to Sofia Delacruz, a young and controversial British preacher who has been living in Spain and has returned to England on a mysterious errand, he thinks it's a waste of Special Branch's time and resources. But when kidnappers manage to reach Sofia murdering two of her companions in the process. Pitt learns that the message the lovely evangelist was meant to deliver was far more urgent than he knew. With his career on the line, he races to unravel the truth behind Sofia's disappearance, enlisting the help of his beloved wife Charlotte and his old friend Victor Narraway. And he soon realizes that if he cannot find Sofia before it's too late, the consequences could destroy not only his reputation, but the British empire itself"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Pitt, Charlotte (Fictitious character); Pitt, Thomas (Fictitious character); Police;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A venom dark and sweet / by Lin, Judy I.;
A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon throne aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust. Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi-- a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making-- has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Joining them is the princess' loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning's newly healed sister, Shu. Together the four young women travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and take back Zhen's rightful throne. But the golden serpent still haunts Ning's nightmares with visions of war and bloodshed. An evil far more ancient than the petty conflicts of men has awoken, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it from consuming the world.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Princesses; Exiles; Tea; Poisoning; Magic; Good and evil;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Witness to death / by Graham, Heather.;
"Lorna Doria hadn't committed a murder. She'd seen one. Yet somehow she'd become the prisoner, while the killer was out on bail. As state's witness, she'd thought the shelter of her quiet New England life would be enough to keep her safe. Law enforcement disagreed--and it was New York City undercover cop Andrew Trudeau's job to protect her. But their strong attraction had already made it too late for that. Now, with Andrew as her bodyguard, Lorna has no choice but to accept his constant presence. She assures herself she can handle it, she's mature, not easily rattled--except by Andrew. They're as different as can be, yet something bonds them, something beyond the danger they face. But as a cop, Andrew's life will always be on the line, and Lorna must decide whether she can live with that--if a killer lets them have any future at all"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Police; Witnesses; Murder; love stories;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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UniKitty!. [videorecording] / by Bauza, Eric,1979-voice actor.; Croner, H. Michael,voice actor.; DeLisle, Grey,voice actor.; Horvath, Aaron,television producer.; Miccucci, Kate,voice actor.; Skudder, Edward,television producer.; Smith, Roger Craig,1975-voice actor.; Strong, Tara,1973-voice actor.; Wang, Lynn,television producer.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Voices of: Tara Strong, Grey Delisle Griffin, Kate Miccucci, Roger Craig Smith, Eric Bauza, H. Michael Croner.Get ready to sparkle as the fan-favorite character from "The LEGO Movie" embarks on her own journey to rid her kingdom from negativity with her best buds. Unikitty is most interested in making sure everyone is happy and ridding the kingdom of negativity, but don't misunderstand her optimism -- she is one kitty not to be crossed. While she may be full of boundless energy and creativity, Unikitty is a force to be reckoned with if anyone gets in the way of spreading her positive vibes, especially if anyone makes her little brother and best friend, Puppycorn sad. Also living in the castle are Dr. Fox, the resident scientist, and Unikitty's trusty bodyguard, Hawkodile. Through it all, Unikitty and her friends make sure that every day is the happiest and most creative ever. These 20 exciting episodes are jam-packed with spunk, sparkle and a ton of adventure!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Cats; Imaginary places; LEGO toys; Princesses; Unicorns;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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