Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries of stability, the balance among the Faery Courts has altered, and Irial, ruler of the Dark Court, is battling to hold his rebellious and newly vulnerable fey together. If he fails, bloodshed and brutality will follow. Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life. The tattoo does bring changes — not the kind Leslie has dreamed of, but sinister, compelling changes that are more than symbolic. Those changes will bind Leslie and Irial together, drawing Leslie deeper and deeper into the faery world, unable to resist its allures, and helpless to withstand its perils. . Views: 51
HE CAME TO HER IN THE NIGHT
In the darkened bedroom of Ravencrest, Bree Brennan was seduced by an
unseen lover. A lover whose scorching kiss was strangely familiar. Was
her midnight caller Troy London, her onetime love, or was it the
mythical ghost who haunted the cliffside, windswept estate on the
California coast?
A P.I., Bree had come undercover to Ravencrest to find its owner, Troy,
and ensure his well-being. But Bree knew she was out of her league the
moment she saw its dark rock spires and its creepy inhabitants who
claimed a crazy Troy was a prisoner in his own chambers. But Bree heard
his husky voice, felt his sizzling touch... Exactly who was weaving an
undeniable, erotic spell around her? Views: 51
On the morning of her thirtieth birthday, ex-con-turned-paparazza Nina Zero scales the Malibu hillside above the estate of a reclusive film star who hasn't been seen in a decade. Within the next few hours, a mysterious gunman shoots her, a deadly brushfire almost smokes her, an arson investigator accuses her, and a toothless Rottweiler adopts her as his new best friend. Accompanied by the toothless Rott, Zero goes on the hunt, compelled to prove that someone else set fire to the star's estate to keep the cops from jailing her for arson and -- when charred bones are discovered in the ashes -- murder. The killers are equally interested in finding her, and their desperation escalates to a bone-chilling series of violent encounters in which Nina plays hunter one moment and prey the next. Views: 51
"Blue Hour is an elusive book, because it is ever in pursuit of what the German poet Novalis called "the [lost] presence beyond appearance." The longest poem, On Earth, is a transcription of mind passing from life into death, in the form of an abecedary, modeled on ancient gnostic hymns. Other poems in the book, especially Nocturne and Blue Hour, are lyric recoveries of the act of remembering, though the objects of memory seem to us vivid and irretrievable, the rage to summon and cling at once fierce and distracted."The voice we hear in Blue Hour is a voice both very young and very old. It belongs to someone who has seen everything and who strives imperfectly, desperately, to be equal to what she has seen. The hunger to know is matched here by a desire to be new, totally without cynicism, open to the shocks of experience as if perpetually for the first time, though unillusioned, wise beyond any possible taint of a false or... Views: 51
Trish Maguire brings her forensic intelligence to bear on the dark
secrets behind the paintings in the collection. Hidden away end of the
First World War, they are now curated by an expert with scandal in his
past and all too many threats to face in the present. Taking a
crash course in the dark mysteries of the art world, Trish must also
help her young half-brother come to terms with his mother's violent
death. Having learned about the agonizing reality of life in the
trenches, lightened only by an engrossing love story, she uncovers a web
of deceit that has spanned the decades since 1918. Now the innocent,
the violent, and the victims all have to free themselves. And not
everyone can escape with their life. Views: 51
Laurel Richmond RN has always dreamed of a home, a family, and since the age of sixteen, the love of a special man - Alex Carter. Views: 51
Able to see ghosts in both the human and daemon worlds, Lucky de Salle is a commodity . . . and a liability. When her best friend Kayla mysteriously disappears, she and her daemon guard stumble onto a secret that makes her even more of a danger to her enemies.Now, Hunted by Henri le Dent, the daemon who tried to see her dead, and Amaliel Cheriour, the sinister executioner of the daemon court, Lucky has to rely on her wits, her inner strength, her friends and the emerging talents that make her more than she thinks she is. Views: 51
Acclaimed USA Today bestselling author Antoinette Stockenberg consistently engages readers with her breathtaking stories of small-town romance tinged with danger. Now she returns with a tale of one woman's struggle to put the past to rest-even as it haunts her every waking moment...A Month for New BeginningsLaura Shore's memories of her Cape Cod childhood are far from fond, mostly serving as a persistent reminder of why she left home in the first place. But now she's back. Her tyrannical father is dead, and his children have banded together to try to salvage the family nursery he ran into the ground. Laura, her younger sister Corinne, and their black-sheep brother, Snack, have given themselves exactly a month to try to get the business on its feet. Developers wait in the wings, eager to purchase the property, while local-boy-made-good Kendall Barclay is there whenever Laura turns around. Kendall's intentions may be honorable, but his attentions are the last thing she's interested in...A Month for Bitter EndingsYet Kendall turns out to be a rock-steady shelter from the storm of publicity that blows in after he makes a shocking discovery on the property. Suddenly a murder investigation is underway, placing the Shores under the scrutiny of village gossips--and someone far more dangerous. Someone who thinks that this secret should have stayed buried. And who will stop at nothing to see that Laura's first visit home in years is also her last...A Month At the ShoreReview"Stockenberg is a fresh, exciting voice. Her writing is delicious!" -Jayne Ann Krentz"Stockenberg is the only writer working today who could be an heir to Mary Stewart's romantic suspense crown." --Teresa MedeirosFrom the Inside FlapOutstanding Praise for Antoinette Stockenberg and Her Novels"Stockenberg is a fresh, exciting voice. Her writing is delicious!" -Jayne Ann KrentzSand Castles"Antoinette Stockenberg shows her ability to provide a powerful suspense thriller with the exciting Sand Castles. The characters are a superb group...Fans of taut thrillers with a pinch of romance will want to read [this] strong intrigue."--Book Browser Reviews"Well-drawn, sympathetic characters, exceptional writing, and an intriguing premise that puts a new spin on a classic plot combine to produce a riveting story of selfishness, betrayal, and love."-Library Journal"Moral dilemmas abound in this intriguing and complex tale."-Booklist "Twists, good dialogue, and a question to answer at the end...an excellent read!"-Old Book Barn Gazette"A beautifully moving story that touches the deepest recesses of the human heart."-Romance Writers ClubTidewater"Antoinette Stockenberg is pure magic."-Susan Elizabeth Phillips"A spellbinding thriller that is both intense and riveting."-Romantic Times"Tidewater is a fast-paced, intriguing, seaside suspense novel of betrayal, deception, family and love. Stockenberg writes strong emotions, relationships and sharp dialogue." -- WCRG Romance Review"A compulsively readable suspense story."-The Romance Reader "Sparks your imagination and keeps your interest...a very good book!" -- Old Book Barn Gazette"[A] fabulous ability to steam up a small-town environment."-Painted Rock Reviews"Stockenberg [is destined to become] a major voice in women's fiction."-Publishers WeeklySafe Harbor"A complex, fast-moving plot--peopled with winning secondary characters--as well as a humorous and tender love story."-Publishers Weekly"Safe Harbor adds another notch in the growing collection of compelling dramas that Ms. Stockenberg just keeps producing. This author really knows how to tell a story!"-Romantic Times"This book is fresh and exciting...Ms. Stockenberg's stories only get better and better."-The Belles & Beaux of Romance"Safe Harbor is a most entertaining contemporary romance. It has great characters, a satisfying love story, and just enough suspense to keep the story moving...[Stockenberg] is very, very good."-Romance Reader ReviewsKeepsake"Ms. Stockenberg does a stellar job breathing life into this absorbing story that probes deep into the painful heart of a small community. Keepsake is a keeper!"-Romantic Times"Laced with natural, engaging dialogue, and intense narrative, Ms. Stockenberg has rendered a briskly paced, exhilarating story that's impossible to put down. She writes with such depth of perception, I was totally involved in the characters' lives. Don't miss this book...it's her best one yet."-Old Book Barn Gazette"Antoinette Stockenberg is writing some of the smartest, sassiest, and sexiest contemporaries around. This book will keep you reading well into the night. Very entertaining."-Amazon.com"Gloriously alive with fresh writing and an intriguing story...a standing ovation for Antoinette Stockenberg."-Under the Covers Book ReviewsA Charmed Place"Award-winning author Antoinette Stockenberg takes a dramatic turn in her new mainstream release. Passion, love, hatred and deceit all collide with unexpected force in the powerful and expressive A Charmed Place."-Romantic Times"Ms. Stockenberg writes with the wisdom and grace of the ageless to create a beautiful story in this intricately woven suspense. I love everything she creates."-Bell, Book, and Candle"Well-written...Every sentences builds the tension as the protagonists try to find their way back to each other and Maddie tries to protect her daughter. Ms. Stockenberg's passion for writing pulses through this superb story."-Rendezvous"Ms. Stockenberg has a very witty writing style and wonderfully drawn characters."-Old Book Barn GazetteDream A Little Dream"A delightful blend of goosebumps, passion, and treachery that combine to make this novel a truly exhilarating read. Ms. Stockenberg delivers once again!"-Romantic Times"Dream A Little Dream is a wonderful modern fairy tale--complete with meddlesome ghosts, an enchanted castle, and a knight in shining armor. Dream a Little Dream casts a powerful romantic spell. If you like modern fairy tales, you'll love Dream a Little Dream. Run, don't walk, to your local bookstore to purchase a copy of this magical romance."-Kristin Hannah"This humorous, well-crafted and inventive novel is certain to establish Stockenberg as a major voice in women's fiction."-Publishers Weekly"Well-developed, likeable protagonists; appealing relatives; an intriguing villain; and a ghostly pair of ancient lovers propel the plot of this...well-written story with a definite Gothic touch."-Library JournalBeyond Midnight"Stockenberg's special talent is blending the realistic details of contemporary women's fiction with the spooky elements of paranormal romance. So believable are her characters, so well-drawn her setting, so subtle her introduction of the paranormal twist, that you buy into the experience completely...Beyond Midnight has a terrific plot, a wicked villain and a sexy hero. But the novel ventures beyond sheer entertainment and it is easy to see why Stockenberg's work has won such acclaim."-Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"Full of charm and wit, Stockenberg's latest paranormal romance is truly enthralling."-Publishers Weekly"Antoinette Stockenberg creates another winner with this fast-paced and lively contemporary romance...a definite award-winner...contemporary romance at its best!"-Affaire de Coeur"A gripping and chilling page-turner...outstanding reading!-Romantic Times Views: 51
FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem Colonels Haave and Haun organized the firsthand accounts of members of the 40th Expeditionary Operations Group into this book. Their descriptions of the application of airpower—a new wingman’s first combat sortie, a support officer’s view of an FS relocation during combat, and Sandy pilot’s efforts to find and rescue a downed F-177 pilot—provide the reader with a legitimate insight into an air war at the tactical level and the airpower that helped convince Milosevic to capitulate. Disclaimer Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within are solely those of the editors and do not necessarily represent the views of Air University, the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other US government agency. Cleared for public release: distribution unlimited.
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Newly-retired Olivia Lewis is throwing herself into married life and aiming to be a domestic goddess before the first week is over. In a reversal of roles, Emily finds herself commuting from New York to London every week in order to realise her dreams of becoming a professional scriptwriter. It isn’t long before Olivia recognises that her days are long and empty, and they both feel every one of the 3,500 miles between them. Will they be able to bridge the distance? Views: 51
