This is a fabulous collection of new writing from all over the world during 2003-4, selected by bestselling editor Maxim Jakubowski. These tales explore the extraordinary variety of the erotic experience, as men and women play out the eternal rhythms of desire. Here is explicit sexual drama in all its forms from some of the best writers in the field. Views: 24
Somewhere in the lush grasslands of the Texas hill country, three brothers and a sister fight to hold their family together, struggle to keep their ranch solvent, while they await the return of the one person who can shed light on the secrets of the past. Abby learned to ride and rope and wrangle as well as any of her brothers, but Major Jonah Tremain is looking for a lady. Abby tells herself she doesn't care that the major is engaged to a proper Eastern-bred miss, but when she looks into his searing blue eyes and feels his lips against hers, she decides to teach him the error of his ways—only a Texas wildcat can do justice to passion such as his, and she plans to match him kiss for kiss.About the AuthorConstance O’Banyon is a USA Today bestselling author and Romantic Times career achievement award winner who has more than 8 million books in print. She has written various romantic sub-genres, ranging from the traditional historical to contemporaries at Zebra, Pinnacle, and Harper. Her books have been published in Canada, England, Australia, Africa, Spain, China, Germany, Italy, Russia, and France. Constance is a native Texan who makes her home in San Antonio with her husband, Jim and their son, Jason. Views: 24
Carlene ThompsonTo the Grave In To the Grave, Carlene Thompson's next thrilling page-turner, no secret can stay buried for long...As a psychologist, Catherine Gray understands the power of first love. As a woman, she still has feelings for her first crush, James—a handsome lawyer who was trapped in a bad marriage for years. Now that Catherine has returned to Aurora Falls, and James is divorced, they can finally build a life together. But then she stumbles onto his first love—his ex-wife Renée, missing for the past three years—murdered...Catherine is stunned. How well does she really know James? What secret destroyed his marriage—and who killed his wife? When a mysterious fire destroys the crime scene, Catherine starts looking for answers. In a portrait for a masked woman, she sees Renée's eyes looking back at her hauntingly. And when the next victim is revealed, it becomes terrifyingly... Views: 24
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Master and apprentice. Chosen by fate. Destined for conflict.
There is increasing tension between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Anakin still feels responsible for the death of a Jedi Council member — a guilt he does not think Obi-Wan can help him overcome.
Obi-Wan feels he is a less-than-perfect Master — trying to teach a less-than-perfect apprentice.
It is with these feelings that Obi-Wan and Anakin head to the last free planets of the Uziel system to make a daring rescue attempt. When the rescue goes awry and Anakin is taken prisoner, the Master and Padawan must overcome their conflict — or a planet will die. Views: 24
NEW FROM THE ROSE AWARD NOMINEE FOR HISTORICAL ROMANCE Here is a novel with all the passion and sweep of Janet Dailey and the divine characterization of Nora Roberts. Find out why Carol Durfee of Word on Romance says Marissa St. James historical romances are "A wonderful way to spend an enchanting evening! The characters are deeply drawn and [her plots] will keep you guessing till the last page is turned. Once you think the tale is going to go one way it takes another turn." To Every Love There is a Season, is a dramatic tale of love imperiled in the days when John was appointed King of England, following the death of his brother Richard the Lion-Heart, and all important decisions affecting women are made by men. Young Lady Ellen of Ravencliff is more fortunate than most. Her father, Hugh, Duke of Ravencliff and the vast estates that surround it, has enough faith in her judgment that he has promised that when the day comes, she will be allowed to choose her own husband. What few realize, especially the man heart is set on, is that Ellen made her choice long ago. Ellen can be quite resourceful, which sometimes gets her into trouble, but she is sure of one thing. One day, she intends to marry David Ross, who has no idea how deeply she has wound herself into his heart and his life. For throughout her childhood, she has been thrown together with David Ross, whose father claims lands on the Scottish side of the English border, has been formally held as a hostage by her father. Unfortunately, David, who calls her "Sprite," and thinks of her as a little sister, does not seem to see her as a woman or a potential romance. David has built a strong friendship with Gordon, Hugh's son and heir, for both young men are studying and training for knighthood. Most of the time, David doesn't mind having the Sprite, as he's nicknamed Ellen, follow them about. But, on the day David earns his knighthood, there is no longer a reason to hold him captive, and he is called back to Scotland by his father, leaving an angry, heart-broken Ellen behind. She decides to prove to herself she really doesn't care, but a lifetime of love cannot be thrown away, and when David returns to England, Ellen discovers true happiness, she learns he has already spoken to her father and their marriage is arranged. As a bride in David's arms she experiences a joyous ecstasy she has never known. Neither of them is aware how short lived their happiness is to be. For, Nicolas, Earl of Fair Haven, a rejected suitor wants Ellen - and will stop at nothing, including murder, to possess her. Due to Nicholas machinations, Ellen is disgrace in David's eyes and sent home. Shortly thereafter, David and Gordon are attacked by bandits and reported murdered, though in her heart of hearts, Ellen does not believe David is dead. As a landed widow, she must remarry, for her husband will become heir of Ravencliff, and so well has Nicholas plotted that he has won the friendship of King John who decrees Ellen must marry the Earl of Fair Haven. Even Ellen is daunted, for if she attempts to defy the King and resists the royal decree, John's wrath might extend to her father. Realizing she has no choice, Ellen acquiesces to the marriage and allows herself to be led, unwillingly, to the altar. She knows nothing can save her from becoming Nicholas bride and his possession - except a miracle. If it is still possible for miracles to happen… Here is another thrilling, tempestuous romantic adventure from the Rose Award nominee, Marissa St. James. Expect more critical kudos like these for her earlier books: "Strong characters, tightly woven plots, and incredible scene description." ~Blaine Mackenzie, author of Rivers Run and Secrets of the Reef. "Refreshing, enchanting… The weaving of characterization and tense, concise plot deepens but smoothly flows in the most satisfying manner. One wants to turn the pages faster... This writer has a natural gift for the art of writing that seems to pour forth without effort or manipulation. How rare and delicious to meet this infrequent appearance. ~Viviane Crystal, whatimreading.com. Cover: Elspeth Fahey Views: 24
In 1845 a blight of unknown origin destroyed the potato crop in Ireland triggering a series of events that would change forever the course of Ireland's history. The British government called the famine an act of God. The Irish called it genocide. By any name the famine caused the death of over one million men, women, and children by starvation and disease. Another two million were forced to flee the country.With the famine as a backdrop, this is a story about two families as different as coarse wool and fine silk. Michael Ranahan, the son of a tenant farmer, dreams of breaking his bondage to the land and going to America. The passage money has been saved. He's made up his mind to go. And then—the blight strikes and Michael must put his dream on hold.The landlord, Lord Somerville, is a compassionate man who struggles to preserve a way of life without compromising his ideals. To add to his troubles, he has to deal with a recalcitrant daughter who chafes at being... Views: 24
LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC FICTION 2018 For fans of The Kite Runner comes this remarkable debut, the number one bestselling title in Iraq, Dubai and the UAE Baghdad, 1991. In the midst of the first Gulf War, a young Iraqi girl huddles with her neighbours in an air raid shelter. There, she meets Nadia. The two girls quickly become best friends and together they imagine a world not torn apart by civil war, sharing their dreams, their hopes and their desires, and their first loves. But as they grow older and the bombs continue to fall, the international sanctions bite and friends begin to flee the country, the girls must face the fact that their lives will never be the same again. This poignant debut novel will spirit readers away to a world they know only from the television, revealing just what it is like to grow up in a city that is slowly disappearing in front of your eyes, and showing how in the toughest times, children can build up the greatest resilience. Views: 24
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: LSCC Member: Embittered lawman Justin Wainwright SOCIAL STATUS: Divorced -- and plans to stay that way METHOD OF SEDUCTION: A late-night tryst could be his ultimate undoing Mayhem was at an all-time high in Mission Creek when Justin Wainwright joined forces with his ex-wife to track down an abducted baby. The by-the-book sheriff scoffed at the psychic mumbo jumbo that had turned Angela Mason into a star profiler, but he'd do anything to crack this case. However, that didn't mean Justin was going to be blinded by his bewitching former bride -- especially when he had reason to believe she had ties to the mob. Nevertheless, Angela's dangerous pursuits were making her a target for murder . . . and *this* Wainwright would walk through a spray of bullets in the name of love! Views: 24
