{"product_id":"2940016509389","title":"The Joining: Hostile Hearts Complete Series","description":"From the Publisher that brought you popular short story series Hostile Hearts, Earthbound Angels, The January Morrison Files Psychic Series, Ralph's Gift, Children of Time, Chains of Darkness, Tropical Storms and Friend Zone...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe never knew a man such as he would come into her life.\u003cbr\u003eINNOCENCE BETRAYED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllianna, a sweet, naive waitress, is wooed by the dashing but mysterious Nickolas. What could a wealthy and handsome man like Nicholas possibly want with a simple girl like Illianna? \u003cbr\u003eIgnorant of all the warning signs, Illianna allows herself to be taken in by Nickolas.  Once in his castle, she feels as though she is lost in a fairytale despite the questions tugging at her heart. Who is Nickolas and what could he possibly want with her?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNickolas is the epitome of a passionate lover in and out of bed, yet the truth begins to unravel as scars from his dark past come to light. His violent outburst only confirms the fears gnawing away at Illianna’s soul. Nickolas is dangerous. Should she leave?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe walls Nickolas has built around himself start to crumble as his secrets endanger the very one he is trying to protect. What would he do if she ever discovers his dark past?  What would his innocent and lovely Illianna do if she discovers that Nickolas’s true identity is that of Nick Di Angelo, a man she despises. Can she ever fall in love with a murderer who has betrayed her? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Illianna is taken by enemies of Nickolas, he gets the chance to redeem himself by saving her. But will she let him? Will her hostile heart ever soften?\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to read more, download and find out what happens! \u003cbr\u003eREADER ADVISORY: This story contains contents that some reader may find objectionable, including sex and erotic themes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFREE BONUS SURPRISE EBOOK FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE BOOK!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXCERPT\u003cbr\u003e\"I'm sorry I caused you trouble. That was not my intention. My name is Nickolas Benson, and I am a businessman. I promise you, I am neither a freak nor a psycho.\" He smiled his magnetic smile again, his white teeth showing. And she gulped. \"Well, maybe a freak. Depends on who you ask, I suppose.\"","brand":"Publications Circulations LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071330074864,"sku":"2940016509389","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940016509389_p0.jpg?v=1763637008","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016509389","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}