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In this gripping follow-up to The Reluctant King, the "Monarchy" of New York City's Five Points is in total disarray, giving way to a bloody battle for the crown

From the moment Animal's former lover Red Sonja appeared at his door, he sensed trouble was imminent. Their last encounter had him fleeing a mysterious island, and now she arrived with a little girl claiming he was the father. Women like Sonja carried trouble like designer purses, and Animal knew rekindling their connection would come at a cost—though he had no idea how steep that price would be. With his wife gone and his children kidnapped by a ruthless drug cartel, Animal embarks on a desperate mission into the lair of the deadly assassin known as Tiger Lily. Realizing he needs an army to confront Tiger Lily and the cartel, he rallies loyal allies from the streets. Racing against time, Animal fights to rescue his children and thwart the cartel's plans while evading two detectives trailing the carnage. An unexpected revelation about a hidden truth shakes his understanding of trust and loyalty. As the Grand Design his father spoke of unfolds, Animal faces a harrowing choice between love, loyalty, and vengeance that will change everything.

Against her better judgment, assassin Kahllah (a.k.a. the Black Lotus) is called upon to try to "eliminate" a mysterious band of thieves calling themselves the Ghost Squad.

In the power circles of New York city, the King family are regarded as modern-day royalty. A politically connected father, a socialite mother, and three promising children... but every family has secrets. On the night of their mother's fiftieth birthday gala, their father, Chancellor, is set to announce his plans to turn his political focus beyond his current position as a member of the city council. But the devil comes to claim his due, and threatens to destroy everything Chancellor has worked to build. To survive the coming storm, each member of the royal family will have to make a sacrifice, even those who are reluctant to wear the crown.

Forging a bargain with a rogue detective, an abused street youth and enforcer becomes one of the most dangerous men in the city, before a reunion with the woman he loves makes him question his violent choices

Bernadette "Bernie" Hunt is a high-achieving marketing professional who embraces her father's motto of seeking the best in life. While she excels in her career and is pursued by many suitors, none seem worthy compared to her father's standards—until she meets Keith Davis, a charming lawyer at her father's firm. Handsome and skilled, Keith captivates Bernie, and she quickly falls for him. Their relationship deepens, culminating in a joyful proposal that seems to promise a bright future. However, Keith's mysterious past looms large when he is called back to New Orleans for a relative's funeral under suspicious circumstances. Bernie insists on accompanying him, leading them into a murder investigation that forces Keith to confront secrets he has kept hidden. As they delve deeper into the mystery, Bernie begins to question everything she thought she knew about the man she loves, testing the foundations of their relationship and her own beliefs about trust and loyalty.

Features recipes for fresh and healthy meals. This book teaches us how to add flavour and a splash of originality through the author's style of simple, fast cooking. It includes chapters that cover all occasions from lunch ideas to dinner parties and date nights and include curries, stir-fries, salads, soups and even desserts.