'Twas the Night Before Christmas...and Ian Harris was returning home to a mystery. His beloved aunt had disappeared and his beautiful boarder, Laurel Bishop, claimed no knowledge. But the seductive single mother wasn't as innocent as she'd have him believe. Two Christmas Eves ago her husband had been murdered...and she'd been arrested for the crime.The lovely lady had a lot to explain--and even more to hide. While Ian's body told him one thing, his mind knew better. Laurel was trouble. But when he watched her with her little daughter, or felt her melt in his arms, all he wanted for Christmas was to believe...in her. Views: 22
The story goes that in my family there's an extra dinner guest at every meal. He's invisible, but always there. He has a plate, glass, knife and fork. Every so often he appears, casts his shadow over the table, and erases one of those present. The first to vanish was my grandfather.In 1977, three terrorists broke into Gabriela Ybarra's grandfather's home, and pointed a gun at him in the shower. This was the last time his family saw him alive, and his kidnapping played out in the press, culminating in his murder. Ybarra first heard the story when she was eight, but it was only after her mother's death, years later, that she felt the need to go deeper and discover more about her family's past.The Dinner Guest is a novel, with the feel of documentary non-fiction. It connects two life-changing events – the very public death of Ybarra's grandfather, and the more private pain as her mother dies from cancer and... Views: 22
Father Dowling, respected by all, is well-known for being willing to lend a helping hand whenever he can. So it's no surprise when Stanley Collins shows up at the St. Hilary rectory to confide in Father Dowling about the troubled marriage of one of the church's parishioners. Dowling promises to do his best to find a way to help, but it soon becomes too late. One of the parties involved is viciously killed in a hit and run car accident.Is it murder? Dowling knows there is good reason to suspect it might be, but when his friend, Detective Phil Keegan, labels it an accident, Dowling 's hands are tied. It's a question of ethics. Unable to break Collins's confidence, he can only keep tabs on the investigation from afar. While searching for the truth, Dowling must protect the secrets of his parishioners at all costs.In Requiem for a Realtor, the charming Father Dowling returns once again, tangled in a web of deceit that will intrigue and delight his... Views: 22
Cowboy's KissProud, hard Jackson Heiler had plowed his blood, sweat and tears into his father's rugged Wyoming ranch. And now the wispy city woman in his father's will aimed to plant her cute greenhorn butt smack on Jackson's precious acres! Why, he would rather be snakebit! But audacious Ally Brooks and her sweetly timid child got a toehold in Jackson's granite heart. And they wouldn't let go until he agreed they could reap a lifetime of loving! Views: 22
Partnered in an uneasy alliance with federal law enforcement, Chris Gordon has been hunting down the outlaw gang, Loki's Spawn, who attacked his vampire girlfriend. But when he finds unexpected hostages who trigger his baser instincts, Chris is thrown into a search for answers to dark questions. How to control his inner demon, what do the Spawn want with children, and who is hunting him? Views: 21
Celia Graves was once an ordinary human, but those days are long gone. Now she strives to maintain her sanity and her soul while juggling both vampire abilities and the powers of a Siren.
Warned of a magical “bomb” at a local elementary school, Celia forces an evacuation. Oddly, the explosion seems to have no effect, puzzling both Celia and the FBI. Two weeks later, a strangely persistent bruise on Celia’s leg turns out to be the first sign of a magical zombie plague.
Finding the source of the plague isn’t Celia’s only concern. Her alcoholic mother has broken out of prison on the Sirens’ island; her little sister’s ghost has possessed a young girl; and one of Celia’s boyfriends, a powerful mage, has disappeared.
Review Praise for Cat Adams: “Cat Adams is a visionary author, creating new worlds that are both strong and vividly drawn. Adventure and excitement at its best.” —Yasmine Galenorn, New York Times bestselling author of the Otherworld series
“This series just keeps getting better, maintaining a delicate balance between urban fantasy and paranormal romance. The emotional components are just as strong as the action sequences, set against an increasingly interesting world.” — Publishers Weekly on *Demon Song
“A warmly involving, action-packed yarn whose heroine is engagingly tough, vulnerable, principled and passionate in equal measure.” —Kirkus Reviews on Demon Song
“This is a treat for urban fantasy fans who like smart, feisty heroines and complex, fast-paced stories.” Library Journal on Blood Song —
"Entertainment ignited!” —RT Book Reviews on Siren Song, 4 ½ stars, Top Pick!
“ Demon Song is a fantastic thrill ride from the very first page. Author duo Cat Adams once again prove why they’re at the top of the urban fantasy field. I just love how quickly I become absorbed into anything Cat Adams writes.” ParaNormal Romance Reviews —
“How many ways must I say how awesome this series is before everyone believes me? Suspense, drama, action and even a little romance thrown in just to spice it up a bit.” Literaturely Speaking on Demon Song* — Views: 21
When Petty Potts leaves town, she puts Danny and Josh in charge of some of her special S.W.I.T.C.H. spray. But leave it up to the nutty scientist to put S.W.I.T.C.H. spray in a bottle identical to their sister Jenny's hairspray. When Danny and Josh's big, annoying sister transforms into a little, annoying crane fly, it's up to the two of them to keep Jenny from being eaten alive. But that would be much easier to do if their own legs would stop falling off! Views: 21
Ares, Zeus, and the other Olympians encounter a huge snake and a sharp challenge in this Heroes in Training adventure. After overcoming many challenges, Zeus and his fellow Olympians arrive at the temple at Delphi—only to find a giant snake guarding the entrance! Beyond the python, Pythia appears. Trapped in the temple by the python's magic and mere presence, Pythia urges the Olympians not to worry about her, for they are urgently needed on another quest. The Olympians are now out to find the Spear of Fear. A group of Amazonian women currently have it, but it really belongs to Ares, the God of War. Ares is thrilled to know the next quest is about him—but soon realizes that when it comes to the powerful spear, he has a LOT to learn... Views: 21
Someone Didn't Want Her to Get Married...Written warnings made it clear that a trip to the altar could mean death for Mary Wilder. She quit planning her fairy-tale wedding to Washington, D.C.'s most eligible bachelor--long enough for her fiancé to hire tough guy Trace Armstrong.Trace's penetrating eyes and pantherlike grace gave the blushing bride-to-be a true case of the shivers. But when the man moved into her home--guarding her every move and stirring suspiciously romantic feelings--Mary wondered how she could exchange vows with her fiancé.With her society wedding just days away, the threats against her became more menacing. Someone was definitely going to stop the ceremony--but was it her stalker or her bodyguard? Views: 21
BOOK 4 IN THE ANGELA HART SERIESTwelve year old Danielle has been excluded from a special school and her former foster family can no longer cope. She arrives as an emergency placement at the home of foster carer Angela, who soon suspects that there is more to the young girl's disruptive behaviour than meets the eye. Can Angela's specialist training unlock the horrors of Danielle's past and help her start a brave new life?The Girl With Two Lives is the fourth book from well loved foster carer and Sunday Times bestselling author Angela Hart. Another true story from the experienced and bestselling foster carer - sharing the tale of one of the many children she has fostered over the years. A story of the difference that quiet care, a watchful eye and sympathetic ear can make to those children whose upbringing has been less fortunate than others. Views: 21
