The thrilling new book in the acclaimed fantasy series from Marie Brennan, as the glamorous Lady Trent takes her adventurous explorations to the deserts of Akhia.Even those who take no interest in the field of dragon naturalism have heard of Lady Trent's expedition to the inhospitable deserts of Akhia. Her discoveries there are the stuff of romantic legend, catapulting her from scholarly obscurity to worldwide fame. The details of her personal life during that time are hardly less private, having provided fodder for gossips in several countries.As is so often the case in the career of this illustrious woman, the public story is far from complete. In this, the fourth volume of her memoirs, Lady Trent relates how she acquired her position with the Royal Scirling Army; how foreign saboteurs imperiled both her work and her well-being; and how her determined pursuit of knowledge took her into the deepest reaches of the Labyrinth of Drakes, where the chance action of a... Views: 36
Anyone can run...The American people vote online...The winner receives instant fame and a campaign warchest to battle the Democrats and Republicans in 2020.Welcome to Ameritocracy, the new political series readers are calling "The West Wing meets Survivor" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington for the social media age." ———————-After a lifetime of political disillusionment, Mia Rhodes created an alternative to the two-party system: Ameritocracy. Part American Idol, part Iowa Caucus, her online political competition promises to find the most popular independent candidate in America and give them a genuine shot to win the presidency.But her project flounders until Mia catches the eye of eccentric tech billionaire Peter Colton. With Mia's vision and Peter's money, Ameritocracy moves rapidly from punchline to possibility. As the... Views: 36
When her royal parents are killed during a coup, Princess Aidris Am Firn of the Chameln flees for her life. Constantly on the run from unseen enemies of the crown, she poses as a commoner and joins a cadre of women warriors so she can fight those who assassinated her parents and continue to hunt her. While cultivating allies, Aidris learns that two pretenders have ascended to the dual thrones of Chameln. Having discovered their true queen is still alive, counselors from Chameln rally to her side and convince the queen that the time has come for her to reclaim her birthright. But before she can do this, she must discover who her enemy really is, lest the unknown assassins strike her down too. Views: 36
From New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnston, a heartwarming fan-favorite story of what it means to risk your whole heart for the one you love...A lone wolf like Stony Carlton isn't easy to tame. Commitment may be fine for other men, but Stony is a born rambler and refuses to be tied down, even to the right woman. Because how could such a person really exist? But then he meets the spirited Tess Lowell, a small-town waitress with emotional scars of her own, thanks to an ugly divorce. And, somehow, as the straight-talking redhead slowly earns a place in his heart, he can't help but think about what it might be like to give up his roaming ways... Views: 36
A leprechaun is sighted in small-town New Hampshire. A city boy becomes a hero in prehistoric Sweden. An elf prince tries to reward a girl who wishes he'd just leave her alone. In these and other delightful stories, magical adventure appears in the most unexpected places!Instead of Three Wishes is a captivating collection of witty and sparkling fantasy stories from the Newbery Honor author of The Thief.Ages 10+ Views: 35
Lady Hazel Darling doesn’t believe in love at first sight, but nor can she deny her attraction to the Earl of Bainbridge, a man unlike any gentleman she’s ever met. Hazel knows there is more to him than his reserved exterior and she wants to be the one to discover it. Garrett likes to enjoy society from a distance, but when introduced to Lady Hazel, he develops a taste for conversation and dancing, as long as it’s only with her. He doesn’t wait for lightning to strike twice and proposes after only a few weeks of acquaintance. But that is where things get complicated. Newly wedded, both Hazel and Garret find themselves uneasy with the sudden change. Hazel is far from the comforts of home and her twin, Anabelle. Upon arrival at her new home, Hazel finds herself at odds with the residents of Bainbridge Estate who won’t accept her new role as countess. Garrett cannot relate to Hazels homesickness because he is an orphan, raised... Views: 35
Faith Cromwell has a secret. A secret she must keep from everyone in her family, especially her father, who is the most outspoken loyalist in the countryside west of Philadelphia, as the Revolutionary War bursts through the area in late 1777. She is helping the Colonial army by making socks and gloves for them. It is a small thing, but she knows it helps, for the army has few supplies. Her father welcomes Major Sebastian Kendrick to use their house as his headquarters in preparation for an attack on the Continental Congress in York. Major Kendrick is the son of an earl, and Faith fears he will be as pompous and rude as the other peers who have paraded through their home, drinking her father's best ale and trying to fondle his oldest daughter. He is different because he has secrets of his own. He is determined to bring honor to his family and gain his father's respect. Both of them are suspicious of each other, but it is impossible to ignore the desire that sizzles between them.... Views: 35
Pirates of the Caribbean meets Harry Potter. In a man's world...death is certain. In a man's world...greed is king. And in a man's world...a woman is hope. In a magical world ruled by a sexist emperor, Sarah Dreamstead had always yearned to travel across the Nine Seas. Though women have been deemed unfit to sail the seas, a dangerous threat has called Sarah to action. A mysterious curse has begun to spread, and the citizens of the Red Sea are being turned into stone! Now, Sarah and her friends will try to break the social norms that bind them, to save their world from certain doom. Time is of the essence. It will take all of their power and magic to save the empire, and solve the mystery of the dreaded Blue Moon. This novel contains adult themes and depicts violence that may be unsuitable for those under the age of 17. Views: 35
Sixteen-year-old Nick and his brother, Alan, are always ready to run. Their father is dead, and their mother is crazy—she screams if Nick gets near her. She’s no help in protecting any of them from the deadly magicians who use demons to work their magic. The magicians want a charm that Nick’s mother stole—and they want it badly enough to kill. Alan is Nick’s partner in demon slaying and the only person he trusts in the world. So things get very scary and very complicated when Nick begins to suspect that everything Alan has told him about their father, their mother, their past, and what they are doing is a complete lie… Views: 35
Two years ago a chance encounter brought together Marguerite Grey, a woman with a distinct lack of care for the world, and Marcus White, a man who makes a lucrative living as an assassin. In a moment of uncharacteristic spontaneity, Marcus offers Marguerite half a million dollars a year to be his woman. She accepts. Views: 35
From Publishers WeeklyFirst collection of short fiction by National Book Award winner Doerr. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library JournalAs she recounts in the moving opening piece of this collection, Doerr published her first novel at the age of 74. Now 85, she looks back on the intervening years of marriage, children, and her years spent living in Mexico as an exercise in memory for her grown children. This and the final reminiscence frame the incandescent stories at the center, many of which are set in Mexico. Fans of Stones for Ibarra (1984) will be happily reunited with Richard and Sara Everton and their colorful neighbors and villagers. The closing piece, "Edie: A Life," tells of the woman who came to work as a housekeeper for the author's family after her mother's death, lived with them until the children were grown, and remained a fixture in their lives until her own death. Written with great tenderness and understanding, these stories and "inventions" are perfectly evocative of a long life well lived.-?Barbara Love, Kingston P.L., OntarioCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. Views: 35
She'd Lost Her Memory, Not Her Mind!Why can't Susan Hovis even remember her young son, Cody? Why is she haunted by a name, a shadow, called Tag? And why is her mother encouraging her to forget him, this half-remembered man?Well, thank God for Malorie, her grown-up daughter. And thank God for the people in Sweetbranch, Alabama, who rally around, especially at Christmas, when Susan most needs friends at her side.As for Tag, he'd obviously been far more than a friend. But what is he now? Views: 35
