It's Richmond, 1806. Miss Dido Kent has developed rather a taste for mysteries, having solved the riddle at Belsfield Hall. When her quiet holiday with her cousin Flora is disturbed by the suspicious death of a neighbour, Miss Dido is once more at the centre of an unusual investigation. All eyes have fallen on the late Mrs Lansdale's nephew 'for it has not passed without notice that he has lost a remarkably tyrannical relation and gained a very fine inheritance'. Miss Dido is intrigued by the rumours and, at Flora's behest, starts a little investigation of her own. And as she does so, she brings more to light than even she could have imagined. Views: 38
When a UFO crashes into the sandy world of Evon, Roym Rosyth and his family must do all they can to evade the senseless transformations befalling anyone who becomes caught within the influence of the alien technology. With the number of safe havens disappearing as quickly as he can get to them, Roym can start to see that not only is his own survival coming into question, but that of his species. Views: 38
Some people are destroyed by life’s events. Some survive. Others stare fate in the face and make their own lives anyway. George, Sathi and Hideo are such people, refugees and survivors of the unexpected. This is the story of their journey towards destiny and their mates. Boswell must sort out where it stands with its various allies and plan to survive a global threat that's headed the planet's way Views: 38
The rake's wicked wager! Pagan Penhurst finds himself at a loose end in Brighton, until a friend wagers he can find a woman who can't be swayed by Pagan's notorious charms. The duke accepts—only to find that his quarry is to be Scholastica Hornsby, a young innocent who wants nothing to do with the infamous rake! She's far too inexperienced for his usual methods of seduction, but Pagan is determined to win his wager... A delightful Regency novella by Deborah Simmons, originally published in 2002 as part of The Love Match collection Views: 38
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Penzler Pick, November 2001: The first in a new series called "Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner," this well-executed historical draws readers back into the London of the early 19th century, when hackney coaches fought for space with brewery carts, horse-drawn chaises, peddlers' wagons, and milling throngs on the city's rough-and-tumble streets. Banks has created a living, breathing landscape peopled with such characters as Bow Street constable Henry Morton and his intimate acquaintance, actress Arabella Malibrant, along with Chief Bow Street Magistrate Sir Nathaniel Conant, all of whom one will be delighted to encounter again. When we first meet the large, lean Morton, with his "dark and inquisitive" eyes, the independent-minded officer of the law has been summoned from the boxing ring, where he regularly takes evening exercise, to the Portman Square townhouse of Mrs. Malibrant. There a rich young gentleman in an unfortunate condition (he is dead!) has arrived in a hackney, the driver of which has disappeared into the gloom of night. Apparently the corpse had been alive enough that very morning to participate in a duel, but he has not succumbed to any wounds sustained in that battle. Upon seeing the body, as Arabella reports to Morton, one of her dinner guests, a Miss Louisa Hamilton, nearly fell over prostrate with grief. "If you had heard poor Miss Hamilton cry out, Henry, you would have done anything to ease her pain. I tell you, it was wrenching. I could never duplicate it." She pitched her voice low and tried anyway. "'Oh, Richard, Richard...'" "Very touching, I'm sure," Morton said. "There is only one problem...." Arabella raised one perfect eyebrow. "His name was not Richard." Not all mystery fans enjoy the historical subgenre, while others read nothing else. This book is entertaining enough to appeal to either group, with T.F. Banks possessing the confidence and light touch of an outstanding new talent. --Otto Penzler Views: 38
Victoria has the weight of the world on her shoulders as the breadwinner in her home. She is trying to pay the bills, feed her family and manage a hotel but the economy is not in her favor and she needs to get creative. A secret lover, devoted employees and a plan that changes who she thought she was is just the beginning of this seductive tale of one one woman who finds out what she is really mad Views: 38
Don't miss the conclusion to Pulp Friction 2014. Over this past year, the perfect place for hiding became a sanctuary for healing, but just as everyone seems to settle into a new normal, shadows from the past drag one of their members back into the darkness and the fallout threatens their carefully constructed new beginnings. Pulp Friction 2014. Four authors. Twenty-four books. One fiery finale. Views: 38
Join the Monkey King on his fantastic travels in this exciting version of the traditional Chinese folktale Monkey King's Amazing Adventures. This legend has delighted countless generations, and this lovely retelling is a wonderful introduction for a new generation of readers. Views: 38
Threatened from all sides, Benny finds safety in Dimitri's strong arms—and in his bed. Her big, sexy Russian has no intention of ever letting her go—and he'll brave the fires of hell before he lets anyone harm her. Views: 38
1960, Manchester. Three young Catholic women find themselves pregnant
and unmarried. In these pre-Pill days, there is only one acceptable
course of action: adoption. So Megan, Caroline and Joan meet up in St
Ann's Home for Unmarried Mothers to await the births of their babies.
Three little girls are born, and placed with their adoptive families.
Trio follows the lives of these mothers and daughters over the ensuing
years. Views: 38
SUMMARY: When Heather Johnson returned to Whitehorn, Montana, to restore an inherited ranch, the single mother of three vowed it would be a temporary stay. When she hired carpenter Mitch Fielding, with his motherless twins in tow, those plans went awry. With Mitch, her fragile heart began to heal--and that scared her. Views: 38
