Character, Driven is a powerful and hilarious coming-of-age novel for young adults by acclaimed author David Lubar. With only one year left of high school, seventeen-year-old Cliff Sparks is desperate to "come of age"—a.k.a., lose his virginity. But he's never had much luck with girls. So when he falls for Jillian, a new classmate, at first sight, all he can do is worship her from afar. At the same time, Cliff has to figure out what to do with the rest of his life, since he's pretty sure his unemployed father plans to kick him out of the house the minute he turns eighteen. Time is running out. Cliff is at the edge, on the verge, dangling—and holding on for dear life. "Readers will giggle and guffaw at Lubar's trademark humor, while their heartstrings are tugged and feelings are tied in knots. This exquisitely crafted coming-of-age novel gets down and dirty—and even rebellious—without sacrificing honesty, thoughtfulness, or respect."... Views: 36
Darth Maul, merciless apprentice of evil and one of the legendary Sith, a twisted order given over to the dark side of the Force…Darth Maul, champion of the nefarious Sith Lord, Darth Sidious…Darth Maul, a legend sprung to life from the nightmares of history, about to be unleashed…In an all-new tale of intrigue and mystery set just before the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.
After years of waiting in the shadows, Darth Sidious is taking the first step in his master plan to bring the Republic to its knees. He meets secretly with his Neimoidian contacts in the Trade Federation to plan the blockade of the planet Naboo. But one member of the delegation is missing, and Sidious does not need his Force-honed instincts to suspect betrayal. He orders his apprentice, Darth Maul, to hunt the traitor down.
On Coruscant, capital city of the Republic, the Neimoidian moves quickly to sell what he knows to the highest bidder. For Lorn Pavan, an information broker, the deal is too good to pass up. He grabs it, unaware that he has now earned a place on Darth Maul's hit list, right behind the Neimoidian defector himself.
Meanwhile, a young Jedi Padawan by the name of Darsha Assant stands on the verge of ascension to Jedi Knighthood. A single mission will be her test. But a greater test awaits her. For in the labyrinthine alleyways and sewers of Coruscant's own dark side, she will cross paths with Lorn, who is fleeing from the Sith stalker, carrying with him crucial information that must reach the Jedi Council at all costs.
The future of the Republic depends on Darsha and Lorn. But how can an untried Jedi and an ordinary man, stranger to the powerful ways of the Force, hope to triumph over one of the deadliest killers in the galaxy? Views: 36
Relive all of your favorite moments from Pacific Rim Uprising in this junior novel! Directed by Steven S. DeKnight, (Angel, Smallville, Daredevil), Pacific Rim Uprising stars John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Scott Eastwood (The Fate of the Furious), and newcomer Cailee Spaeny.Jake Pentecost is a rebellious former Jaeger pilot who abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. Ten years ago, his legendary father gave his life to secure humanity's victory over the monstrous Kaiju. When an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to bring the world to its knees, Jake's estranged sister Mako Mori gives him one last chance to live up to his father's legacy. She is leading a brave new generation of pilots who have grown up in the shadow of war, including gifted rival pilot Lambert and fifteen-year-old Jaeger hacker Amara. As Jake joins the heroes of the Pan Pacific Defense Corps in battle, they... Views: 36
Fourteen-year-old Calum Brooks has big dreams. One day he'll escape this boring life and write movies -proper ones, with massive budgets and A-list stars. For now, though, he's stuck coping alone while his dad works away, writing scripts in his head and trying to stay 'in' with his gang of mates at school, who don't like new kids, especially foreign ones.But when his father invites his new Polish girlfriend and her son, Sergei, to move in, Calum's life is turned upside down. He's actually sharing a room with 'the enemy'! How's he going to explain that to his mates? Yet when Calum is knocked down in a hit-and-run and breaks both legs, everything changes. Trapped at home, Calum and Sergei slowly start to understand each other, and even work together to investigate a series of break-ins at the local community centre. But Calum can't help feeling that Sergei's hiding something. Is he really trying to help, or to cover up his own involvement in the crime?928... Views: 36
Thirty-something Alex Owens knows very little about her childhood or who she really is, her only family an absent, emotionally fragile mother. Alex spent most of her adulthood searching for the missing link, drifting from job to job, relationship to relationship. But when an infant's remains are unearthed in her hometown in back-country California, Alex suddenly realises that she has a connection to the case. As if opening Pandora's box, long-lost memories start flooding in, dark and terrifying nightmares that haunt her every waking moment. When she arrives in Sonoma, the tight-knit community greets Alex with silence and suspicion, but Alex presses on, determined to get to the heart of a secret no one wants to see uncovered. As more violent deaths and a series of deadly rituals shock the small town, Alex is finally forced to confront the terrible truth about a single night that changed her family's lives forever… Views: 36
Mal
Ton has spent his life fighting for the survival of his people, often deep
behind enemy lines, and he has never been hesitant to properly master a woman
if her breathless, quivering surrender to his stern discipline and skillful
lovemaking would aid his cause. From the moment he first sets eyes on Lorelle, however,
it is obvious that the beautiful, spirited human will be different.
Despite
the intense lust brought on by a cleverly-designed alien virus, Lorelle has
kept herself under control over the long weeks since she was abducted from
Earth. But with each passing hour, her helpless arousal drives her closer to
madness, and she has grown desperate by the time rescue arrives at last in the
form of a huge, handsome Stilox warrior.
Lorelle’s
situation is dire, and Mal Ton is left with no choice but to take matters into
his own hands. After spanking her bare bottom soundly to overcome her foolish reluctance
to submit to the treatment she requires, he claims her hard and thoroughly,
bringing her to one shattering climax after another until the need which
threatened to consume her is finally satisfied.
The
passionate coupling serves its purpose, but Lorelle’s desire for her rescuer
does not abate. When it becomes clear that an irreversible bond has been formed
between them and they are now mated for life, will Mal Ton be prepared to do
whatever is necessary to tame his feisty human?
Publisher’s Note: His Feisty Human is the second book of the Captives of Stilox series. It includes spankings and sexual scenes.
If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book. Also note that an
earlier version of this book was previously released by another publisher with
the title Shifter.
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Sunnydale is agog with the coming of a traveling Renaissance fair. Buffy and her friends are charmed by the human chess matches, jousting contests, and especially by a sad-eyed boy named Roland, who serves as the court jester. Unfortunately, Sunnydale has other visitors as wellthe dark faerieminions of the Wild Hunt and servants of the Erl King. The Slayer's challenge is to annihilate the king and his murderous horde. But, to slay him Buffy first has to do away with Roland, who is not quite humanand destined to become Buffy's adversary. Views: 36
The latest bit of talent to roll up for Trev's pornography shoot is not quite what he was expecting. But then it seems Trev's pornography shoot is not quite what she was expecting. Views: 36
A great tragic love story, a tale of divided loyalties and decisive moral choices.Manhattan, Thanksgiving eve, 1945. The war was over and Eric Smythe's party was in full swing. All his clever Greenwich Village friends were there. So too was his sister Sara, an independent, canny young woman, starting to make her way in the big city. And then in walked a gatecrasher, Jack Malone, a U.S. Army journalist just back from a defeated Germany, a man whose world-view did not tally with that of Eric and his friends. This chance meeting between Sara and Jack would have profound consequences Views: 36
Throughout John Mortimer's career, he established profound friendships with people accused of various crimes. He also indulged his passion for writing, penning Paradise Postponed and a series of stories about Rumpole, for whom he was often mistaken. With wit, wisdom and tenderness he has written the story of his life. Views: 36
Alix, Courtney, and Fern aren't "bad" girls. They are respectable students who have hit on a great way to pull in good money. Views: 36
