The Twelve Systems Chronicles Series by E.G. Manetti

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  • The Cartel (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #1)
    #1

    The Cartel (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #1)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2012

    Where duty and passion collide~A woman in peril. A powerful man with a hidden agenda.~ Raised to wealth and power, Lilian is left destitute and in peril of her life when her father was executed for foul crimes. Determined to survive and protect what remains of her family, Lilian becomes the apprentice of a powerful warrior. For three years, he will train her for a position in the Cartels. In return, Lilian will yield him absolute control of her mind and body... more

  • Bright Star (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #2)
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    Bright Star (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #2)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2014

    *** 2019 Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Award *** Where duty and passion collide.A woman in peril. A ruthless warrior. A dangerous contract.To avoid execution for her father’s crimes, Lilian embraced her one chance at survival and became the apprentice of the powerful warrior Lucius Mercio. In return for Lucius’ protection, Lilian yielded total control of her body, intellect, and will. The arrangement has saved Lilian’s life and set her on a path to redeem her honor... more

  • The Cartel & Bright Star (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #1-2)
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    The Cartel & Bright Star (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #1-2)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings · published 2014

    A woman in peril. A ruthless warrior. A distant world. A dangerous contract. With characters that jump off the page, love that is forbidden yet unstoppable mixed with top-notch worlds and technology, sci-fi has never looked so good or become so addictive! ~ InD'Tale Magazine, February 2018[image] THE CARTEL: The Apprentice, Volume 1 Raised to wealth and privilege, Lilian’s was left destitute and endangered when her father was convicted of terrible crimes... more

  • Transgressions (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #3)
    #3

    Transgressions (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #3)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2016

    Life within the Serengeti Cartel is perilous, riddled with malice and intrigue that can threaten the mightiest of warriors. For Lilian – brilliant, despised and one misstep away from execution for her father’s crimes – all that stands between her and destruction is the powerful warrior Lucius Mercio. In return for his protection, Lilian became Lucius' apprentice, yielding control of her body, will, and intellect. The desperate gamble has paid off... more

  • The Twelve Systems Trio: The Cartel, Bright Star, & Transgressions (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #1-3)
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    The Twelve Systems Trio: The Cartel, Bright Star, & Transgressions (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #1-3)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings · published 2019

    Where duty and passion collide Life within the Serengeti Cartel is perilous, riddled with malice and intrigue that can threaten the mightiest of warriors. For Lilian – brilliant, despised, and one misstep away from execution for her father’s crimes – only one man stands between her and destruction; Lucius Mercio. Ruthless, devious, and ambitious, the elite warrior intends to exploit Lilian’s brilliance to elevate his cartel to the pinnacle of the Twelve Systems’ power... more

  • Fortuna (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #4)
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    Fortuna (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #4)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2017

    For a year and a half, Lilian has endured the hostility, spite, and deadly violence of those who despise her for her father’s crimes. If not for the protection of the powerful warrior Lucius Mercio, Lilian might not have survived. Without Lilian’s courage and brilliance, Lucius might have lost the Serengeti Cartel to a vicious traitor. Instead, Lucius has total control of his Cartel, and few within Serengeti will risk his wrath to torment his apprentice... more

  • Serengeti Valor (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #5)
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    Serengeti Valor (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #5)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2018

    Ruthless, devious, and ambitious, Lucius Mercio has elevated the Serengeti Group to the third wealthiest cartel in the Twelve Systems, cementing his place among the twelve most powerful members of the ruling warrior class. With Lucius’ rise, his enemies increase in both number and subtlety. Few will dare to attack Lucius directly, instead they will move in secret, targeting the most vulnerable aspects of his empire including his disgraced and reviled apprentice, Lilian... more

  • Nightingale (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #6)
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    Nightingale (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #6)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2019

    ~ Where duty and passion collide~ With only a season and half left to her bond, Lilian's enemies are becoming desperate, and those who would see her fail seek any infraction, no matter how minor, to deny her bond proof. Haunted by the memory of the Serengeti fallen and her actions in eradicating the Despoilers, Lilian struggles to retain her discipline for the final five months of her apprenticeship... more

  • Chalice Bearer (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #8)
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    Chalice Bearer (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #8)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2020

    After three years of trial, Lilian is free and Monsignor Lucius Mercio's protege. Her triumph comes at cost. Fearful of Lady Estella's wrath, Lilian has refused to continue her liaison with Lucius, breaking her heart and straining her relationship with Lucius. She is stunned to discover that Estella is entering her final days and wishes Lilian to return to Lucius and help him through his grief... more

  • Shield Bearer (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #9)
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    Shield Bearer (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #9)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings · published 2020

    Within days of being rescued from Desperation Crevasse, Lilian must return at Lucius’ side as his shield bearer. Together with their guild allies, they will confront the Despoilers and end their threat to Blooded Dagger and the cartel.  In the savage battle, Lucius is injured leaving Lilian to protect her him, Blooded Dagger, and the cartel. Stranded on Desperation until he recovers, Lucius gathers his allies to protect his interests from rivals determined to exploit his weakness... more

  • Thorn Bearer (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #10)
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    Thorn Bearer (The Twelve Systems Chronicles #10)

    E.G. Manetti

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings · published 2021

    Four years ago, Lilian left the First System ruined, indentured, and in peril of execution. Now as the Nightingale flies toward the Thirteenth System, she returns to the glittering spires of Pinnacle City, triumphant and soon to be consort to the ruthless and powerful Lucius Mercio. With her dreams within reach, she discovers disturbing clues to the identities of the Despoilers, a vile sect bent on returning the Twelve Systems to bloody anarchy... more

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