After two tours in Vietnam, Major Gib Ramsey, U.S. M.C., knew that war was hell. But how could he convince beautiful, stubborn Dany Villard that her beloved plantation seesawed on a time bomb? The lush land and its gentle people had given Dany the only love she'd ever known—losing them would crush her. Long a warrior, Gib now battled an unfamiliar urge: to blanket a woman in tenderness and promise her more than a fleeting moment of glory... Previously published. Views: 12
A modern Manhattan fairy tale with the sparkle of a champagne cocktail, Tinsley Mortimer's debut novel provides a delicious peek into her world of society, fashion, and big-city fame. SOUTHERN GIRL Minty Davenport has always dreamed of skyscrapers, yellow cabs, and a life like Eloise's in New York City. So upon graduation from college, she bids adieu to Charleston and makes a beeline for the Big Apple. Almost instantly, she finds herself at an event being photographed for Women's Wear Daily, and her career as a New York society "It Girl" is launched. As Minty navigates the ironclad customs of New York society, a blossoming love life, and a job working for a ruthless and powerful publicist, she finds that the rules a southern belle lives by--being nice to everyone, accentuating her femininity, and minding her manners--don't necessarily guarantee success in Manhattan. She may indeed be accumulating new friends and opportunities along with boldfaced mentions and a... Views: 12
Funny and totally gross!Stella Min never gets scared. In fact, she's pretty certain that she is the bravest one in the Monster Squad. But lately she can't shake the feeling that she's being watched—all the time! Soon she's seeing floating eyeballs everywhere and quickly discovers it's the Beast with 1000 Eyes. She knows she needs to stop it, but how do you kill a monster than can blink you to death? Views: 12
In 1903, a tall woman with flashing Tartar eyes was the talk of military circles, newspaper offices and salons. Her name was Isabelle Eberhardt, and the life she actually led made her justifiably the object of the most scandalous gossip in Paris as well as in North Africa. This compelling novel is a fictional biography. Views: 12
Emily Flowers dreams of something more. Living a humble, if solitary, life as the local librarian, she looks forward to laying her head on her pillow each night to travel to a magical place where she has adventures with a wizard prince.Kayden, prince of Zenith, the land of the setting sun, found his soulmate long ago. Her imagination and spirit has long fed his magic, but the time has come for him to collect his voluptuous bride. Can he convince her that some dreams are so powerful, they can become reality so he can finally taste her Magical Curves? Views: 12
The Peanuts gang is gearing up for a brand-new adventure in this charming retelling of the holiday season’s biggest animated movie event! The Peanuts gang bursts onto the big screen November 6, 2015 in an all new feature film from Twentieth Century Fox!There’s a new kid in town, and she’s a smart, kind, beautiful Little Red-Haired Girl. And—good grief!—Charlie Brown finds himself instantly with a crush on her. Will he be able to impress her? Meanwhile, Snoopy is heading out on a fantastical flight of the imagination as the Flying Ace! While on his adventure, Snoopy falls head over heels for Fifi, a spunky, high-flying poodle, in the skies over Paris. But when the dastardly Red Baron captures Fifi, it’s up to Snoopy and Woodstock to take down the Red Baron once and for all! Relive the action, fun, and magic in this incredible retelling of the Peanuts movie that comes with an insert with images from the movie and is... Views: 12
Since his untimely death in 1982, interest in Philip K. Dick’s works has continued to grow, and his reputation has been enhanced by an expanding body of critical appreciation. This fifth and final volume of Dick’s collected works includes 25 short stories, some previously unpublished. Views: 12
Why Had He Returned?It was over ten years ago since Holly, a naive girl still in her teens, had fallen for Robert Graham and had assumed that his intentions were more long-term than just an affair. She had been bitterly disillusioned. Robert had no intention of marrying before he had made his way in life, and had callously abandoned Holly in search of pastures new.Now he was back in town and apparently willing to pick up their relationship where he had left off. But Holly had other ideas... Views: 12
Chloe Larson is a historian obsessed with clearing the name of her grandfather, eight generations back. After his heroic exploits during the Prussian Wars his life slid sadly into oblivion and madness, taking with him the location of a queen's priceless emerald jewels. But the discovery of a cryptic two-hundred year old journal written by a man history declared insane might offer a clue.Finnegan Kane is a top-notch marine bounty hunter on the hunt for the Emerald Fire, a 120-foot Sunseeker yacht stolen by ruthless Caribbean pirates. It's the kind of dirty work that keeps his antique ship restoration business afloat, but that doesn't mean he has to put up with the fiery demands of an admittedly gorgeous historian. But when Chloe offers the one thing that practically guarantees success—the GPS coordinates of the Fire's location—he has no choice but to forge into uncharted waters.With danger at every turn, Chloe and Finnegan must battle against the... Views: 12
Full of heroes and villains, eccentrics and daredevils, scientists, and power brokers, Niagara has a contemporary resonance: how a great natural wonder created both the industrial heartland of southern Ontario and the worst pollution on the continent.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 12
In Danielle Steel's thrilling new novel, a renowned film director confronts
an act of unimaginable treachery - and the first devastating blow will not be
the last.BETRAYALAt thirty-nine, Tallie
Jones is a Hollywood legend. Her work as a film director is her passion and the
center of her life; one after another, her award-winning productions achieve the
rare combination of critical and commercial success. With no interest in the
perks of her profession or the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, Tallie
maintains close and loving relationships with her college-age daughter and her
aging father, and has a happy collaboration with Hunter Lloyd, her respected
producing partner, confidant, and live-in lover. Rounding out the circle and
making it all work is Brigitte Parker, Tallie's devoted personal assistant.
Friends since film school, they are a study in contrasts, with Brigitte's
polished glamour balancing Tallie's artless natural beauty, and her
hard-driving, highly organized style a protective shield for Tallie's casual,
down-to-earth approach.As Tallie is in the midst of directing the most
ambitious film she has yet undertaken, small disturbances begin to ripple
through her well-ordered world. An outside audit reveals troubling discrepancies
in the financial records maintained by Victor Carson, Tallie's longtime, trusted
accountant. Mysterious receipts hint at activities of which she has no
knowledge. Soon it becomes clear that someone close to Tallie has been steadily
funneling away enormous amounts of her money. In the wake of an escalating
series of shattering revelations, Tallie will find herself playing the most
dangerous game of all - to trap a predator stalking her in plain
sight.In this riveting novel, Danielle Steel reveals the dark side of
fame and fortune. At the same time, she brilliantly captures a woman's will to
navigate a minefield of hurt and loss - toward a new beginning. Views: 12
