Kate Winslow has loved Rome Sterling, her brother's best friend, since she was a teenage girl. Unfortunately for her, he has never noticed her, except to give her a hard time. Over the years, Rome has ridiculed Kate and hurt her feelings. Then one morning Kate and Rome finally share their true feelings. Views: 53
“Adam!” The furry jerk was in the house somewhere. Diana Ridley knew it. A combination of her empathic abilities and the new metaphysical connection she now possessed, gave her a lot of insight to the local werewolf pack. That and the scent of coffee she had not brewed wafted from the kitchen. Views: 53
Eleven-year-old Quinn has had some bad experiences lately. She was caught cheating in school, and then one day, her little sister Emma disappeared while walking home from school. She never returned.When Quinn's best friend Kara has to move away, she goes on one last trip with Kara and her family. They stop over at the first hotel they see, a Victorian inn that instantly gives Quinn the creeps, and she begins to notice strange things happening around them. When Kara's parents and then brother disappear without a trace, the girls are stranded in a hotel full of strange guests, hallways that twist back in on themselves, and a particularly nasty surprise lurking beneath the floorboards. Will the girls be able to solve the mystery of what happened to Kara's family before it's too late? Views: 52
Athas, world of the dark sun: Ruled for thousands of years by power-mad sorcerer-kings, its cities have become vile centers of slavery and corruption. Only heroes of the greatest strength and bravest heart can stand against the might of these overlords. The Prism Pentad is a tale of such heroes.
Rajaat, the First Sorcerer, betrayed by his champions at the moment of his paramount victory, has been imprisoned beyond space and time, but he alone can return Athas to its verdant splendor.
*From the Trade Paperback edition.* Views: 52
From the award-winning author of Himself, the spellbinding tale of a lonely caregiver and a cranky hoarder with a house full of secrets. "A magically entertaining read...Jess Kidd has a gift for creating characters you'll love with a few cleverly chosen words." —Good Housekeeping (UK), Book of the Month "A rare delight." —Cosmopolitan (UK)Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast of prattling saints who pop in and out of her life like tourists. Other than visiting her agoraphobic neighbor, Maud keeps to herself, finding solace in her work and in her humble existence–until she meets Mr. Flood. Cathal Flood is a menace by all accounts. The lone occupant of a Gothic mansion crawling with feral cats, he has been waging war against his son's attempts to put him into an old-age home and sent... Views: 52
A Pulitzer Prize-winner offers a book about femaleness —- in body and mind —- that could prove as important as The Second Sex or Our Bodies, Our Selves and as fresh as Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. With the clarity, insight, and sheer joy of language that has secured her reputation as one of the New York Times's premier stylists, Natalie Angier lifts the veil of secrecy from that most enigmatic of evolutionary masterpieces, the female body, exploring the essence of what it means to be a woman. Angier's thoughts on everything from organs to orgasm evince her famously playful originality, yet stand their ground in scientific fact. She also dives into hot topics such as menopause and evolutionary psychologists' faddish views of "female nature," creating a sparkling, fresh vision of womanhood. Views: 52
Savannah Martin mystery #3, following A Cutthroat Business & Hot Property, from bestselling author Jenna Bennett. A lighthearted Southern romp with plenty of steam beneath the surface (Jaden Terrell) from an author who restores houses, speaks the lingo of a realtor and is a black belt storyteller. A jack-of-all trades, she spins a mystery like it’s nobody’s business. (Examiner.com) Views: 52
To save New York City, Hawker must burn down the Village Outside the cabana, an assassin waits for James Hawker, the country's most dangerous vigilante. Hawker's nationwide crusade against organized crime has led him to the Fister Corporation—one of the most corrupt businesses on the planet—and for that, he has been targeted for death. The assassin draws a .38 and screws on a silencer, planning a quick and quiet kill. But it won't be so easy. He bursts into Hawker's room, gun drawn, but Hawker is waiting. The gunman is dead within seconds, and Hawker is safe—for now. To take revenge on the men who marked him to die, Hawker travels to New York City, where the Fister Corporation backs up their ruthless real estate development with murder. In the tangled streets of Greenwich Village, Hawker will risk his life in the name of justice. Deadly in New York is the 4th book in the Hawker series, but you may enjoy reading the... Views: 52
