HER SISTER'S FAMILYA newspaper article had brought Kira Wentworth to Northbridge, Montana, in the hopes of reuniting with her long-lost sister. But it was Cutty Grant and the tragic news he delivered that first dashed her dreams but quickly compelled her to stay.With the strength of Hercules, Kira overlooked her own needs and saw that Cutty required a kind heart and a helping hand. For with a broken ankle and no day care, his eighteen-month-old twins were running circles around the sexy single dad. So, in Kira stepped and put her own spin on nannyhood...and made a permanent impression on her boss's fragile soul. Views: 40
Abigail MacLeod's pilgrimage to Israel might just change her life forever. This is the story of a gripping quest for safe haven from the storms of life. Views: 40
None but the Dead is the thrilling eleventh book in Lin Anderson's Rhona MacLeod series.Sanday, one of Britain's northernmost islands, inaccessible when the wind prevents the ferry crossing from the mainland, or fog grounds the tiny, island-hopping plane.When human remains are discovered to the rear of an old primary school, forensic expert Dr Rhona MacLeod and her assistant arrive to excavate the grave. Approaching midwinter, they find daylight in short supply, the weather inhospitable and some of the island's inhabitants less than co-operative. When the suspicious death of an old man in Glasgow appears to have links with the island, DS Michael McNab is dispatched to investigate. Desperately uncomfortable in such surroundings, he finds that none of the tools of detective work are there. No internet, no CCTV, and no police station. As the weather closes in, the team - including criminal profiler and Orkney native Professor Magnus Pirie - are... Views: 40
Escaping my past has become a full-time job for me. Ever since my boyfriend died, I’ve been running from something—his father, a hired hitman, the truth. If I didn’t have Adam, I don’t think I would have survived. He’s become my lifeline. It only took us weeks to fall in love. Yes, it was quick, but love doesn’t tell time. At first, it might have been two desperate people coming together, but now, I know it’s real. I wish I could say we’ve lived happily ever after since. But there’s a price on my head.Protecting me from a sniper has become Adam’s sole purpose in life, and I hate that our relationship is surrounded by guns, blood, death, and lies. Add betrayal to the mix, and I begin to wonder if what we’ve found, this unique bond we share, will last.One thing is certain. Someone is trying to kill me, and losing Adam will do just that. Views: 40
Though she despises the groom, Jean Applequist boards an elegant yacht in San Francisco Bay for the wedding of her good friend Diane and wealthy real estate developer Martin Wingo. But things go horribly wrong: the evening ends in tragedy, not celebration when, after exchanging vows, Wingo disappears into the bay. Diane asks Jean to investigate Martin's murder out of fear that the police will uncover too many of his secrets. Jean agrees, but discovers it's not easy to find out who killed a blackmailer and womanizer. The list of potential suspects in long. Joining forces with the young and geeky Zeppo, Martin's former assistant and armed with the details of Martin's operation, the two soon find themselves way ahead of the San Francisco homicide detectives, a dangerous place to be. Their questioning of Martin's victims elicits strong reactions, from fear to rage to attempted murder that endanger them both and force Jean to fight for her life - twice. Views: 40
1st Edtion“Betrayals,” copyright © 1994 by Ursula K. Le Guin; first appeared in Blue Motel.“Forgiveness Day,” copyright © 1994 by Ursula K. Le Guin; first appeared in Asimov’s.“A Man of the People,” copyright © 1994 by Ursula K. Le Guin; first appeared in Asimov’s. “A Woman of Liberation,” copyright © 1994 by Ursula K. Le Guin; first appeared in Asimov’s.1st Hardcover EditionA hardcover edition of this book was published in 1995 by HarperPrism.Base Edition for This ePubFirst Perennial edition published December14, 2004, ISBN:006076029XDescriptionAt the far end of our universe, on the twin
planets of Werel and Yeowe, all humankind is divided into "assets" and
"owners," tradition and liberation are at war, and freedom takes many
forms. Here is a society as complex and troubled as any on our world,
peopled with unforgettable characters struggling to become fully human.
For the disgraced revolutionary Abberkam, the callow "space brat" Solly,
the haughty soldier Teyeo, and the Ekumen historian and Hainish exile
Havzhiva, freedom and duty both begin in the heart, and success as well
as failure has its costs.In this stunning collection of four
intimately interconnected novellas, Ursula K. Le Guin returns to the
great themes that have made her one of America's most honored and
respected authors. Views: 40
Peter Stark finds that he is not just an ordinary wizard, as he was brought up to believe. He is the king of Opredanas, which is a land in the forgotten world Dorminya. Now after accidentally entering the magical world, he is on the run and hunted by the evil wizard-elves Ulicoth and Killamen. Peter must find his way to Opredanas if he is going to claim his throne and fulfill the second prophecy. Views: 40
The moving, gripping, and tell--all autobiography of Traci Elizabeth Lords, a former child porn queen, electronica maven, and cult movie and TV star. At 14, Nora Kuzma ran away from home and ended up on the dirty streets of Hollywood. She fell in with a fast crowd, and her dreams of modelling soon landed her a spectacular centrefold in Penthouse Magazine, where at 15 she became internationally known as TRACI LORDS. From there she appeared in numerous adult films and magazines, denying her past and battling a deep addiction to cocaine and men. Three years later she got out. This is her memoir--a tale of loss, redemption, and ultimate survival as Traci Elizabeth Lords takes you into her secretive past, faces her demons, and shares her extraordinary journey of personal growth. Views: 40
The landscape of contemporary Paris, the best restaurants, the trendiest bars and clubs, is usually filled with the wealthy, the famous, and le rake or le roué, the charming, educated sophisticate with little or no conscience. Into this cushy world bursts Dr. Crandall Taylor” or rather the actor who plays him the star of a dated American soap opera that is now one of the hottest primetime shows in France. And this newfound fame, as enriching as it is unexpected, is not wasted on Crandall, eager to put his dark and often violent American past behind him and enjoy all the fruits and the women that Paris and fame have to offer him.But TV fame isn’t enough. Randall wants a feature film. Every actor wants a feature film, and so Crandall uses his charm and intellect to draw into his narcissistic web four different women: an executive at the network that runs his show; an American porn star reaching new heights on the internet; a... Views: 40
The Best-Laid Plans When injury ended her dance career, Jessica Holiday became a landscape designer. A society wedding offered her the chance to make a name for herself, and she vowed to get the job done without help from anyone -- especially handsome newcomer Captain Andrew Keegan. His neighbor might be beautiful, even up to her elbows in dirt, but Drew Keegan had to keep God's plan in sight -- marriage to the socialite of his father's choosing would enable him to help those who needed it most. But when Jessica's designs were jeopardized, Drew began to see his goal -- and Jessica -- in a new light . . . Views: 40
