Twin Passions Lora Leigh Book three in the Wizard Twins series. Astra Al’madere betrayed all. Those she loved. Those she swore to protect. And all for the Dark Wizards whose passion and heat she can’t live without. A Sorceress can sense her Twins, the men destined to join her in her power to strengthen the planet of Sentmar, and Astra has sensed for a while—the Delmari are hers. She can’t turn her back on them, deliver them to justice, even though they’d turned from her many years ago. A pain that still rips her heart in two. Torran and Rhydan knew the road to claiming their Consortress would not be an easy one. After all, a painful lie had driven her away, causing her to believe they didn’t burn for her. Weren’t consumed by her. But when she chooses to save them rather than honor her duty, the Wizards have the chance to show Astra she’s always been the only one they desire. Views: 62
Listen! For the song of Owen Thorskard has a second verse.Every dragon slayer owes the Oil Watch a period of service, and young Owen was no exception. What made him different was that he did not enlist alone. His two closest friends stood with him shoulder to shoulder. Steeled by success and hope, the three were confident in their plan. And though Siobhan McQuaid was the first bard in a generation, she managed to forge a role for herself and herald Owen as a new kind of dragon slayer for a new kind of future.But the arc of history is long and hardened by dragon fire. Try as they might, Owen and his friends could not twist it to their will. Not all the way. Not all together.Listen! I am Siobhan McQuaid. I know the cost of even a small bend in the course of history. Listen! Views: 62
Gray Suits, Red Ties… And MurderWhen lawyer Katharine Millholland arrives at the home of Bart Hexter, one of Chicago's most powerful players in the futures market, she finds him behind the wheel of his Rolls Royce, clad only in a pair of red silk pajamas, with two bullets in his head. The police investigation focuses on those closest to Hexter—including his spoiled wife, his recently displaced mistress, his disgruntled personal assistant, an ambitious floor trader, and the three hot-tempered children who will inherit his business. But topping the list of suspects is Kate, whose scheduled meeting with the dead man makes her the prime candidate for murderer.As Kate sorts through the tangle of the dead man's complex financial dealings, she finds herself dangerously drawn into his affairs, and into a virulent web of potential enemies. And as she zeros in on the killer, she realizes that she may be the next victim....With riveting suspense,FINAL OPTION takes us deep inside the cutthroat world of the commodities exchange, where life is expendable and making money is the only game worth playing.... Views: 62
A dragon is about to find out what happens when a cat discovers his cave of shiny treasures.After nine years, Pib is finally free from his contract with the newly wed prince. Slipping out in the middle of the night to avoid getting stuck in another contract, Pib shifts into his cat and makes his way home to the little village he foolishly left, hoping his best friend Wil still lives there.Dray is bored. His services as a princess-guarding dragon are no longer needed and even his gold and jewels are unable to cheer him up. His mood changes quickly when he catches someone in his treasure cave, and it starts a series of events that change his life forever.When the two finally meet, sparks fly, but Dray will have to move quickly if he's to save his cat after Pib gets kidnapped. Views: 62
Specially commissioned short stories, by prize-winning authors, on the theme of Mirrors.READERSHIP: 10 – 14 A collection of new , specially commissioned short stories by some of the finest authors of children’s books today: Anne Fine, Berlie Doherty, Leslie Howarth, Mary Arrigan, Gaye Hicilmaz, Jeremy Strong, Malorie Blackman, Elizabeth Laird , Melvin Burgess, Celia Rees, Kate Thompson, Paul Stewart, Vivian French, Alan Durant, Annie Dalton in range of genres – humour, horror, fantasy, traditional, realism and romance. The collection is aimed at good readers between 10 and 14, and the strength of the stories combined with the excellence of their authors will be certainly be welcomed by teachers, librarians and parents. Edited by Wendy Cooling, a well-known and highly respected figure in the world of education and children’s books and the editor of Centuries of Stories. Views: 62
Lady Cassandra Abbott was well versed in the fine art of etiquette and ladylike mannerisms. Lord Bryce Keene, previously a philanderer and seductive charmer of many a beauty, was now intent on marrying. The sole reason beinghe needed someone to discipline and protect his headstrong niece, Elaina. The perfect match that came to his mind was Lady Cassandra. Sexy, passionate and extremely beautiful, she also had the qualities of a perfect wife. However, before he could think of having her for his beloved wife, he would have to comply to her "fifty-six" provisions of marriage. Would Bryce be able to fulfill them in time and seek her love? Read on to find out. Views: 62
While Briar and his teacher Rosethorn are helping the locals in Chammur, Briar realizes that all is not as it should be in Chammur's streets. As a former 'street rat' himself, he tends to have an interest in the affairs of local gangs. He discovers a gang known as the Vipers roaming through territory not their own. After further investigation, Briar discovers that the Vipers are the pet gang of a local Noblewoman. While Briar investigates the Vipers, he discovers Evvy, a local girl with stone magic. At first, she runs away from him, but she gradually learns to trust him. When Evvy singularly refuses to study with local stone mage Jebilu Stoneslicer, Briar takes her training in hand himself. The Vipers attempt to kidnap her many times, so Lady Zenadia doa Atteneh can use Evvy's powers as a stone mage to further increase her riches. When they finally kidnap her, Briar comes to her rescue. Views: 62
