Sometimes life really is romantic. Bluestocking Ariadne Courdebas never thought she'd play the heroine in her own romantic novel until a chance encounter with handsome intelligence agent Jason Sinclair pulled her into the world of espionage. Now with the help of her sister Daphne and friends Priscilla Tate and Lady Emily Southwell, she's chasing French spies across 1815 London and uncovering treasonous plots that could the shape the outcome of the war with Napoleon, all while pretending to be engaged to Sinclair. It would be perfectly thrilling if she could just manage to secure vouchers for that exclusive club Almack's like all the other debutantes! As secrets and scandals collide, she finds herself wishing for more than just pretend. Can Ariadne use her considerable eloquence to convince Sinclair to play her hero, forever? This clean romantic mystery set in the Regency period features kisses only."I really enjoyed this story. Humor, adventure, and romance in one." Just Judy's... Views: 19
This classic, much-loved novel tells the story of Jennie Logan, a woman caught between two worlds, two times, and the two men she loves—one her husband and one an artist who may have died in 1899. David Williams' novel is a thrilling read, part love story, part mystery—a tale of time travel (or is it madness?) that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Now back in print, this exquisitely written book is not to be missed. Views: 19
Road to Matchmaker is the hilarious prequel to the Matchmaker Mysteries Series. A month before Gladie Burger moves to the small town of Cannes, California to help in her grandmother's matchmaking business, she's busy moving from one temporary job to the next. Living in Los Angeles in a small apartment over an Italian restaurant, she works in a used book store doing inventory, but she spends most of her time reading a mystery series. After an accident involving the books, Gladie has lost her memory and believes she's the detective in the last book that she read. Determined to track down her arch nemesis, Gladie finds herself in an adventure of a lifetime.*Road to Matchmaker is perfect for fans of the Matchmaker Mysteries or for those interested in starting this funny, romantic mystery series. Views: 19
“Long after the last drink is poured and the final gunshot fired, Cheryl Della Pietra’s novel inspired by her time as Hunter S. Thompson’s assistant will linger in your mind. This debut novel is raucous, page-turning, head-spinning, and side-splitting as it depicts a boss and mentor who is both devil and angel, and a young heroine who finds herself tested in the chaos that surrounds him. An intense story, Della Pietra’s tale about writing, firearms, psychotropics, and the pros and cons of hot tubs will suck you in and take you on ride. Gonzo Girl is a ticket you want to buy.” —Piper Kerman, author of Orange Is the New BlackAlley Russo is a recent college grad desperately trying to make it in the grueling world of New York publishing, but like so many who have come before her, she has no connections and has settled for an unpaid magazine internship while slinging drinks on Bleecker Street just to make ends meet. That’s... Views: 19
Summer 2009, the Irish boom times are over, and eleven-year-old Jason Lowry is preoccupied with thoughts of the Da he has never known. In the meantime, his vodka-swilling, swings-from-the-hip Ma, is busy entertaining her latest boyfriend and indulging her fondness for joyriding in the nearest available car.Fed up with his Ma's antics and fending off the debt collectors who are baying for their blood, Jason escapes to the Swamp: a mysteriously rising pool of fetid water on the outskirts of the town. There, he meets the girl, a being as lost as himself, and with even less regard for reality. Together, they conjure exotic adventures - from ancient Egypt to the search for Ithaca, home of Odysseus - as Jason seeks to locate his elusive Da. But as their exploits tailspin from innocent pretense into a netherworld of danger and very real harm, Jason finds that the girl is a dangerous partner in crime - and soon he is in unsafe territory.Treading a blurry line between... Views: 19
In beautiful, crumbling Old Havana, Canadian detective Mike Ellis hopes the sun and sand will help save his troubled marriage. He doesn't yet know that it's dead in the water - much like the little Cuban boy last seen begging the Canadian couple for a few pesos. For Inspector Ricardo Ramirez, head of the Major Crimes Unit of the Cuban National Revolutionary Police, finding his prime suspect isn't a problem - Cuban law is. He has only seventy-two hours to secure an indictment and prevent a vicious killer from leaving the island. But Ramirez has his own troubles. He's dying of the same dementia that killed his grandmother, an incurable disease that makes him see the ghosts of victims of unsolved murders. As he races against time, the dead haunt his every step. Views: 19
In her wildest dreams, Toni, city-girl detective, never imagined she would seriously consider the proposal of a muscled, tattooed sheep rancher, with a rope of hair to his waist, dressed in a loin cloth and feathers. Rad knew the moment he spied the knockout petite trespasser, and she pointed the tip of the ritual-leaf at his heart, that she came in war. Views: 19
Eighth grader, Amanda Craftton bent to peer pressure. She slipped away from school at lunch time with her friends. They went to the mall to get tattoos. Afterward, one of the friends invites the girls to go home with her to sample a beer. Amanda's suspended. Her parents exiled to her grandparents farm in Arkansas. She knows when she goofs. Grandma's lectures begin with Listen to me, Honey. Views: 19
It is a largely forgotten fact that Britain was the first industrialized country in the world, but Guy Martin - the cult motorcycle racer and mechanic - is about to remind us how the industrial revolution helped make Britain great. Guy shows how the discoveries made in the late 18th-19th centuries are to thank for the ease of our every day lives: in order to cook a bacon and egg sandwich in Industrial-era conditions, Guy has to restore a steam locomotive and railway to have the components delivered to the local shop; he has to bring a saw mill back into working order to be able to make a bicycle; and he has to revamp a Victorian fishing trawler so he can cook himself some fish and chips. When Guy needs to wash his overalls, he renovates a showman's engine, which generates electricity to power his washing machine, and when he decides to mow the lawn, he restores a Victorian botanical garden. After all that, he's in need of a holiday - so he sets to work restoring... Views: 19
Free Erotica for your eReader from Readerotica. Privately enjoy 10 erotica stories on your Kindle or eReader. The great thing about reading erotica on your eReader is that no one can tell what you are reading. Unlike a traditional book, your reader gives no outward appearance of what lies within, so fee free to enjoy some erotic fiction. Views: 19
She should have read the contract more carefully! When Sophia is sold in the virgin auction, she has no idea that much more than her chastity is at stake. Billionaire Miles Sinclaire demands nothing less than her total submission to his every twisted whim. Can she learn to take pleasure in obedience? Warning: This 7,000 word story contains bdsm, spanking & the anal training of a virgin. 18+ only! Views: 19
