Helpless, Saran Chandler stands by as her mother and younger sister are sold by the vile Enoch Jacobs and herself narrowly escapes the same fate. When Enoch drowns, Saran swears that she will not rest until she has secured her family's release, but - penniless and friendless - barely knows where to start. Saran's courage and virtue bring their own rewards: when she benefits from an act of kindness, she uses the gift to become a nailmaster in Wednesbury, a dark and grimy place, in thrall to the vicious Zadok Minch, whose godfearing exterior masks perverse tastes. Zadok Minch, the man who had once bought Saran's mother and sister to satisfy his evil lusts . . . Views: 56
A heartfelt tale of one woman's journey to discover the secrets of her mother's hidden past and confront her own uncertain future, this compelling, emotionally resonant novel about the frustrations of blood ties will appeal to fans of Emily Giffin and Jennifer Weiner.On the surface, Olivia has it all: a high-powered career, a loving family, and a handsome fiancé. She even seems to be coming to terms with her mother Jane's premature death from cancer. But when Jane's final wish is revealed, Olivia and her elder sister, Georgia, are mystified. Their mother rarely spoke of her rural Southern hometown, and never went back to visit—so why does she want them to return to Huntley, Georgia, to scatter her ashes?Jane's request offers Olivia a temporary escape from the reality she's long been denying: she hates her "dream" job, and she's not really sure she wants to marry her groom-to-be. With her fourteen-year-old niece, Logan, riding shotgun, she heads south on... Views: 56
Book 3 in the Legacies series. The story of Shanar. The Savage. Hotter, more intense, an adventure of danger, passion, and a promise unlike any other. Of a man who has waited a thousand years for the one woman who can melt his soul and soothe the fires that burn inside him. Shane has longed for Ariel's return. Through countless, lonely years with nothing to help him survive but dreams, tormenting fantasies and vivid memories of their brief time together. That is about to end. Ariel is alive once more and she will be his. But the Ariel who returns to him is a stranger, has forgotten the deep love that sustained him. Crushed by childhood betrayal by a vicious father, trusting neither her sanity nor those who seek only to protect her, the last thing she is ready for is a savage warrior and a love she's never believed in. But the forces she controls and the memories are just waiting to remind her. As is the Viking who has decided enough is enough. She's his woman, and now he intends to show her exactly what that means. Ariel is about to find out what the "power of love" truly means… Views: 56
SOON TO BE A MOTION PICTUREAll Sheriff Cole Masters wants is to raise a family with the woman he loves. But upholding the law in an era when gunfire speaks louder than words can be a risky business. Cole makes an arrest for the brutal murder of a saloon girl but the killer is the son of a wealthy rancher and it's clear the old man will do anything to see his son set free. Soon the peace of the small town is shattered with deadly force and Cole finds himself a lawman on the run for murder. The rancher wants Masters dead and the two deadly gunmen on his tail are sure they can do it. Soon blood will run as Cole Masters attempts to reclaim his tarnished star. Views: 56
When fifteen-year-old Rose visits Belgium, she can feel the deep scars left there by the Great War. But when she hears the sound of marching late at night, she does not expect to see the ghosts of the past from her window ... and one boy in particular. Views: 56
Book 2 in the Wild Hearts series Duane Livery wants the one thing he's never had-a family. He's determined to have it with Candace Anderson, his best friend's sister and the woman he's loved for years. He's well aware she feels the same way, thanks to a steamy night spent between the sheets a year ago. She's only avoiding him now because of the way that night ended-with her learning the secret of his wilder side by far from pleasurable means. Candace has lusted after Duane for years. She'd like nothing more than to give him everything he wants. There's only one thing stopping her-he's a werewolf who has hurt her in the past. She refuses to let him harm her again and is determined to avoid him and the feelings he rouses in her at all costs. Even if doing so means giving up the man she's dreamed of making hers in every way imaginable for over a decade. Views: 56
Science Fiction/Fantasy. 57388 words long. Views: 56
As the final battle draws near, Hayden must deal with personal loss, unexpected good news, and the usual attempts on her life. Was the prophecy right and can she do everything that is expected of her? Can she go through with her plan when just one mistake could wipe out everyone she loves? Views: 56
No.6 in series of Patricia Sprinkle - Thoroughly Southern Mystery's. Views: 56