Stone Cold Touch

Stone Cold Touch
Jennifer L. Armentrout

Every touch has its priceLayla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life–no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who's pretty sure things can't get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets. And she can barely think about Roth, the wickedly hot demon prince who understood her in ways no one else could.But sometimes rock bottom is only the beginning. Because suddenly Layla's powers begin to evolve, and she's offered a tantalizing taste of what has always been forbidden. Then, when she least expects it, Roth returns, bringing news that could change her world forever. She's finally getting what she always wanted, but with hell literally breaking loose and the body count adding up, the price may be higher than Layla is willing to pay….

Every touch has its price

Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets. And she can barely think about Roth, the wickedly hot demon prince who understood her in ways no one else could.

But sometimes rock bottom is only the beginning. Because suddenly Layla’s powers begin to evolve, and she’s offered a tantalizing taste of what has always been forbidden. Then, when she least expects it, Roth returns, bringing news that could change her world forever. She’s finally getting what she always wanted, but with hell literally breaking loose and the body count adding up, the price may be higher than Layla is willing to pay….

Praise for Jennifer L. Armentrout’s White Hot Kiss (#ulink_62e7a16a-a626-5caf-af14-bc164739b702)

“With this first title in her new Dark Elements series, powerhouse author Armentrout delivers another action-packed, believably narrated ride… Intense, well plotted, and very readable, this title should fly into the hands of every paranormal reader out there.”

—Booklist

“The narrative sizzles with as much tension as romance… Totally entertaining.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Well-paced and peppered with intriguing details that allow both Romeo-and-Juliet swoons and a zombie apocalypse to have their turns.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A must read for fans of…Armentrout’s and for those wanting an exciting book that leaves you wanting more.”

—San Francisco Book Review (5 stars)

“Armentrout…pairs a fast-moving plot with a colorful cast and a strong-willed heroine. Fans and newbies alike will definitely love this.”

—RT Book Reviews

Also available in the Dark Elements series from JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT and Mira Ink (#ulink_32b8390c-9c94-51cb-b37e-2927209dee07)

Bitter Sweet Love (ebook prequel novella)

White Hot Kiss

Stone Cold Touch

Coming soon

Every Last Breath

Stone Cold Touch

Jennifer L. Armentrout

www.miraink.co.uk (http://www.miraink.co.uk)

For those who never stop believing, who never stop trying, and who never stop hoping.

Contents

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Dedication (#u936385db-d8dd-5a2b-b244-9cfa921e3885)

CHAPTER ONE (#u8acc3008-6511-5376-b749-f783645a2014)

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