In its variety of people and practices, of settings and sexual behaviour, this volume of selected pieces provides the connoisseur with the flavour of a dozen forbidden works. This uncensored anthology features excerpts from infamous works such as The Amatory Adventures of a Surgeon, the lascivious adventures of an unscrupulous doctor; The English Governess, a story of obsessive love between a governess and a young man in her charge; and My Secret Life, the most notorious of Victorian confessions. Views: 34
When a little boy goes missing before Christmas, a family rethinks what miracles really mean. Views: 34
*Styrus, a computer virus so powerful it can penetrate any computer and steal its secrets, has fallen into the hands of the wrong man*His name – Smith*His ambition – to rule the world When fans demanded a sequel to Running, Barbara Spencer was happy to oblige. Set in the 21st century, Turning Point portrays a world which we may very easily come to inherit. One dominated by money and greed, with Europe a major world power and England reduced to island status off the coast of Europe, in which the little guy stands no chance. The action-packed, Turning Point follows Scott Anderson and Bill, one of the scientists that created Styrus, as they head for Geneva – where Bill is to address the United Nations and formally hand over control of the computer programme. Meanwhile Mr. Smith, despite a massive manhunt by the American Secret Service, continues his meteoric rise to power, driving global corporations into bankruptcy. When Scott accidentally overhears a secret... Views: 34
Ex-cop Sid Shale took early retirement from the NYPD and now relishes the peace and quiet of home—a beach-front bungalow in a small Long Island village where the latest "crime spree" is a rash of bicycle thefts. Sid now has two responsibilities: to follow his dream of being a full-time artist and, with the help of his agent/ex-wife, to sell enough of his paintings to pay his daughter's college tuition bills. Then a sixteen-year-old girl is murdered a few houses down the shore from Sid. In just a few short hours everyone, from the inexperienced village cops to the girl's mother, knows that she'd once modeled for Sid—in the nude. Whether he likes it or not, he's back in the crime-solving business, this time to save his own skin. With a superb story, an eminently likable sleuth, and the hard-to-put-down prose that has continually characterized Gordon Cotler's work, Artist's Proof is another exceptional read from an exceptional writer. Views: 34
For the sake of a Broadway hit, Mr. and Mrs. North search for a playboy's killer Naomi Shaw has taken the stage in Around the Corner one hundred times. And with every performance, she has brought the audience to tears. But while she's an angel onstage, she's rather harder to like once the curtain drops. Nevertheless, the play is a hit. The critics are awed, the crowds are lively, the producers are happy, and Around the Corner could run forever—as long as it has its star. At the celebration following the hundredth performance, Naomi announces she's going to marry one of the show's backers, slimy playboy Bradley Fitch. He's rich enough that Naomi will never have to act again, which means that Around the Corner will die as soon as their vows are read. But when someone murders Bradley in order to stop the wedding, it falls to Pamela and Jerry North to find the killer and ensure that the show will go on.Death of an Angel is... Views: 34
In May 1982, as the British Task Force prepared for the recapture of the Falkland Islands, a lone Sea King helicopter made an apparently forced landing in the southernmost reaches of Chile. Its crew – barely credibly – claimed to have been propelled off course by a combination of adverse weather conditions and engine trouble.The reality, never officially disclosed, was rather different. The only threat to the Task Force – and the enemy's only hope of ultimate victory – lay in Argentina's Super Extended aircraft and their sea-skimming Exocet missiles. Since radar could not be relied upon as an adequate means of detection, the British opted for a less conventional warning system. Before landing in Chile, the 'stray' Sea King dropped a team of men into Argentina, where they were tasked with remaining hidden within sight of the airfields and within easy reach of the enemy's security patrols.The only men who could be entrusted with this difficult and... Views: 34
'Elegant, witty writing, endearing characters and a wonderful romance. What more could you want?' Katie Fforde, bestselling author of A Christmas FeastIt is almost a year since Sean and Thea met and it's been a roller-coaster ride: they're getting married on Christmas Day!Neither Thea or Sean want a big fuss - a simple wedding, with Christmas lights and just a few sprigs of mistletoe for decoration is all they need. But before they know it, things begin to get complicated. Trying to manage a long-distance relationship in the build-up to their Christmas wedding is one thing, but as one challenge after another comes their way, the happy couple begin to wonder if they'll ever make it down the aisle . . .With unforgettable characters, charming romance and lots of laughter, A Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a gorgeous Christmas read - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson. Views: 34
Bea and Awilda have been best friends from the moment Awilda threw her fourteen year-old self across Bea's twin-sized bed as if they had known each other forever. Bubbly, adventurous Awilda taught sheltered, shy Bea how to dress, wear her hair and what to do with boys. She even introduced Bea to her husband, Lonnie, in college, who pledged to take good care of her for the rest of their lives. But philanderer Lonnie breaks that promise over and over again, leaving Bea to wrestle with her self-esteem and long time secret addiction. Recently Lonnie has plopped the family in a New Jersey upper class suburb, which lacks the diversity that Bea craves but has the school district and zip code envy that Lonnie wants. The demands of carrying a third child and fitting into this new environment while pretending that her husband is not cheating on her again, is more than she can handle. And just when she thinks things can't get any worst, the ultimate deception snaps the little... Views: 34
A second-chance sports romance featuring a college women's lacrosse star and the basketball player she fell in love with at sports camp years ago, who's suddenly back in her life as her new roommate's boyfriend. Views: 34
Just when your stomach had settled, J.A. Mawter returns with more sick and silly stories. Have you ever had a cockroach in your undies or taken part in a cheese race? These are only two of the serious issues tackled by J.A. Mawter in this the fifth book of the So! series. As for Gus Gordon, he's gone totally mad in this book and the illustrations are more hilarious than ever. Ages 8+ Views: 34
Desire... Lust... Envy... Theo finally has Cassie where he wants her, but as Theo and Cassie grow closer, their pasts are slowly uncovered. Theo decides to ignore his feelings for her so he can be the first person Cassie can truly trust and rely on. But Cassie doesn't want to be Theo's friend... she wants more. *Book two in the Lane One serial Views: 34
Gabe Evans has strong convictions. The last thing he wants is another commitment—especially of the female variety. Until he meets Lena Campanel... Lena’s past is one she intends to keep hidden, even from a perfect man like Gabe. But secrets never stay buried… For Gabe, deception and lies of omission aren’t negotiable. Will he be able to forgive, or is the damage too great to ever repair? Views: 34
