Ruthlessly ambitious Ambrose Constantine is determined that his daughter, Annabel, shall marry into the nobility. A self-made trawler owner and fish merchant, he has only his wealth to buy his way into Society. When Annabel's secret meetings with a young man employed at her father's offices stop suddenly, she finds that Gilbert has mysteriously disappeared. Heartbroken, she finds solace with her grandparents on their Lincolnshire farm, but her father will not allow her to bury herself in the countryside and enlists the help of a business connection to launch his daughter into Society. During the London Season, Annabel is courted by James Lyndon, the Earl of Fairfield, whose country estate is only a few miles from her grandfather's farm. Believing herself truly loved at last, Annabel accepts his offer of marriage. It is only when she arrives at Fairfield Hall that she realises the true reason behind James's proposal and the part her scheming father has played. Through the years... Views: 35
When Daily Telegraph correspondent Tim Butcher was sent to cover Africa in 2000 he quickly became obsessed with the idea of recreating H.M. Stanley's famous expedition -- but travelling alone.Despite warnings that his plan was 'suicidal', Butcher set out for the Congo's eastern border with just a rucksack and a few thousand dollars hidden in his boots. Making his way in an assortment of vessels including a motorbike and a dugout canoe, helped along by a cast of characters from UN aid workers to a campaigning pygmy, he followed in the footsteps of the great Victorian adventurers. Butcher's journey was a remarkable feat, but the story of the Congo, told expertly and vividly in this book, is more remarkable still. Views: 35
A divided bear clan is a powerless one.Emma Elliot has a choice: step up as the alpha her clan needs or claim her own freedom by loving Mason Covey.The adorable, free-spirited, porcupine shifter charms his way into her heart by being exactly what she needs in her life.However, with a rival bear clan poised to take control of Elliot Clan’s resources, now is not the time to appear weak. Emma’s mother—the current alpha—wants her to follow tradition and produce bear cubs to “secure her place” as the new alpha. But what about Emma’s wishes?What Emma wants and what her clan requires of her might be two different things. How much is she willing to sacrifice to become the leader her people need to win the coming war?Can be read as a stand-alone. You do not need to read any of the other books in the Whiskey Witches Universe to be able to follow along. Just read it and enjoy. Views: 35
Viola St. James, an outcast, grew up to be a cold orphan assassin, a rather isolating line of work. But when she is sent to a gala to get close to her newest target, a handsome billionaire philanthropist, she finds herself opening up-and he feels the same way. But her Cinderella story is interrupted when it becomes clear that both of them are harboring a dark secret. Views: 35
21-year-old Nichole is going to be staying at her boss's house after finding her husband cheating. When she arrives, she discovers her boss's wife has left him for another man. Nichole and her handsome boss, Jason, find sexy ways to console each other. This is story #1 of The Boss's Plaything series. Length: Short Story, 4900 words. Views: 35
Birth of a Dark Nation is the story of an unlikely friendship between two men in Washington, DC: Justin, a bored nonprofit professional; and Dante, a common corner boy. Their mundane lives are soon turned upside down when Dante leads Justin into a world where vampires walk in daylight and evil spirits take possession of hapless humans. Views: 35
If at all possible, send or take your household animals into the country in advance of an emergency. If you cannot place them in the care of neighbours, it really is kindest to have them destroyed." Joanna Ryan's father has gone off to war, leaving her in the care of her step-mother, a woman more concerned with having a good time than being any sort of parent to her. But then she finds a puppy, left for dead, and Joanna's becomes determined to save him, sharing her meagre rations with him. But, in a time of war, pets are only seen as an unnecesary burden and she is forced to hide her new friend, Harry from her step-mother and the authorities. With bombs falling over Bristol and with the prospect of evacuation on the horizon can they keep stay together and keep each other safe? Views: 35
Lauded as "an extraordinarily poignant book" by Jim Harrison and called "an homage to the profound power of mutual healing" and a "definitive and compassionate book" by Susan Richards (author of Chosen by a Horse), Saved is a beautifully illustrated tribute to rescued animals who have deeply affected the people who saved them. From Phil, an ailing and unemployed foster dad to an orphaned fawn, to Walt, a retired pipe fitter whose horses helped alleviate his heartache after the death of his son, the stories in Saved, as Rita Mae Brown says, "prove once again that love rescues us all." Views: 35
