When he left his forest home, Slayer was an immature, broken-hearted cub. He thought Ayanni, the tall, slender, ebony beauty he loved, had rejected him. Years later, Slayer, the future ruler of the mythical kingdom of Tern Terra, learns that the one afternoon he and Ayanni spent together has put her in an untenable situation. But when Slayer rushes back to Volter to make amends to Ayanni and to protect his mother who has been hurt in a hunt, he soon finds himself mired in problems in Volter. Not only is there dissension from within the ranks of his own pride, but Ayanni appears to have fallen for a tall, handsome, blond, green-eyed shifter called Shadow, who seems to make her happy. Has Slayer lost his one true love to another? Seven years of poverty has hardened Ayanni's heart against Slayer. When they meet again, she angrily sends him away, fearful of his reaction when he discovers her closely guarded secret. lthough she still loves Slayer, she soon finds herself falling for the handsome, mysterious Shadow, another of the Great Carnivores. But Slayer is from a family of shape-shifters who are used to having their way and he is determined not only to win Ayanni back, but to make amends for all her hardships. Still, Shadow appears to have the upper hand. More, Shadow is also deeply in love with Ayanni. Things look hopeless for Slayer. Views: 32
Mice whirling in the moonlight, having a party on Halloween night, are threatened by an approaching cat until they come up with an ingenious trick to scare him off. Views: 32
Konstantine Vetrov is pretty sure he’s made it abundantly clear that he only has one woman in mind to carry his progeny and take his name. Or so he thought until he landed back in White Plains, New York, six years after traveling abroad for his father’s company and finally realized that said woman is completely oblivious to his feelings. Harper Sweet is the end all, be all for him. The beginning and the end. The one. He’s not satisfied with their twenty-odd years of friendship staying firmly in the zone where he doesn’t get to touch and kiss and hold her. Which means what, exactly? That it’s time for him to show Harper the sweetest thing—what they could be if she’d just open her eyes. Views: 32
Lewis is a loner. Feeling confused, frustrated and defeated by life, he withdraws into his thoughts. But bizarre events unfold that force him out of the confines of his mind. A friend receives a chilling death threat. His father forms an odd relationship after Lewis’ mother dies. His uncle is seen cross-dressing. A Tapless Shoulder is a story of love, loss and finding happiness in the most u Views: 32
'All I knew about Moldova were the names of eleven men printed on the inside back pages of my newspaper. None of them sounded to me like they were any good at tennis ...'An eccentric wager finds Tony Hawks, a man who loves an unusual challenge, bound for the little-known Eastern European state of Moldova. His mission: to track down members of the country's football team and persuade them to play him at tennis. The bizarre quest ultimately has little to do with tennis or football, but instead turns into an extraordinary journey involving the Moldovan underworld, gypsies, chronic power shortages, near kidnap, and a surprisingly tender relationship with his host family. Follow the fortunes of Tony in this hilarious and often moving adventure as it takes him from Moldova, onwards to Northern Ireland, leading to an exciting denouement in Nazareth - and the naked truth of the bet's final outcome ... Views: 32
Sex. Betrayal. Fear. Courage.
Rhys Madison looks like he has everything—money, a killer smile, and women lining up for a place in his bed. But, he doesn’t have Vivienne Sloan, the only woman he’s ever loved. He has a chance with her now, but after what happened to him last year, he doesn’t think she’ll ever really want him.
Responsibility. Truth. Beginnings. Hope.
Vivienne Sloan married the wrong man. She’s always know it, but she didn’t know how to get away. Now that she’s free, she has a second-chance with the man she’s always love, but he’s fighting his demons, and running away. She wants to fight with him, if only he’d give her the chance.
Fight. Heal. Live. Love.
Rhys stops running, and starts to face his past, but Vivienne isn’t sure she can give him another chance to hurt her. With their families and other forces at play against them, they’ll need to either come together, or fall apart.
Fighting for yourself and who you are is sometimes just as important as fighting for the love of your life. Do they have it in them to do both?
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Turning forty is a major milestone for Annie Hooper, who has been married, with stepchildren, since she was seventeen. The birthday gift of a trip to Holland offers some unexpected and exciting changes to her routine. And when a car accident in Amsterdam leads to her rescue by a handsome celebrity, she begins to wonder whether God has a new direction for her.Victor Richardson offers his châ teau to Annie so she can recover and resume her vacation-- with him as guide. And while Annie' s leg mends, she discovers that her Prince Charming requires God' s grace, and her help as well, to make a fresh start of his own. Views: 32
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In this new edition of his classic 1970 memoir about the notorious U-2 incident, pilot Francis Gary Powers reveals the full story of what actually happened in the most sensational espionage case in Cold War history. After surviving the shoot-down of his reconnaissance plane and his capture on May 1, 1960, Powers endured sixty-one days of rigorous interrogation by the KGB, a public trial, a conviction for espionage, and the start of a ten-year sentence. After nearly two years, the U.S. government obtained his release from prison in a dramatic exchange for convicted Soviet spy Rudolph Abel. The narrative is a tremendously exciting suspense story about a man who was labeled a traitor by many of his countrymen but who emerged a Cold War hero. Views: 32
As the saga continues, the McClane family must deal with the highwaymen for good, but despite their well-planned strategies and meetings, they find that time and again the group is one step ahead of them and will not be so easily defeated. As the conflict between Cory and his best friend lingers, he tries to find a way to help Simon learn to forgive him and bring peace to the farm again. Views: 32
Twenty years earlier, Governor Lester Dukes had helped found the town of Rifle Ridge, Texas. The move had had him popular with many ... but a hated enemy to others. Along the way, Dukes had punished the wealthy ranchers who had grabbed millions of acres illegally by raising a land tax.Now, the town was about to celebrate its anniversary, and Governor Dukes was going to be the guest of honor. But for some, Dukes' visit was an opportunity to settle old scores.Suspecting a possible assassination attempt, the Governor sent out his best Enforcers, Yancey Bannerman and Johnny Cato, to check out Rifle Ridge before he arrived. He didn't dream that one of them would end up being buried alive, while the other would build the very weapon that would be used to kill him! Views: 32
This effervescent debut novel will strike a chord with every woman who has ever been tempted to give her life an extrme makeover.--Wendy Markham, author of "Slightly Single."From BooklistThere is no shortage of bad luck in Wanda Lane's life. She loses her advertising sales job while she is in the hospital recuperating from a head injury. Her abusive and drunken ex-husband has been leaving threatening messages, and she can't get a phantom tune out of her head. Yet she is not exactly a sympathetic character. A litany of bad breaks has left her spiteful and complaining. Even so, Wanda manages to attract the attention of a handsome, widowed lawyer who only wants to protect her, but before she lets herself fall in love, she needs to get her life in order. A bizarre want ad lands her a new friend (and unofficial therapist), and with her help, Wanda decides to do something meaningful. Readers will warm to Wanda as she mends broken relationships, finds a fulfilling job, and learns to open her heart. First-time author Rich has managed to skillfully blend serious topics with humor, and readers will love her for it. Aleksandra KostovskiCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedReview"Terrific and absolutely hilarious...with a thoroughly original and delightful heroine." Views: 32
After a night of unforgettable passion with a mysterious stranger known only as J. T., ballerina Juliet Bridges becomes the victim of destiny when she encounters him once again, determined to start where they left off. Original. Views: 32
The first ever multi-author anthology of crime fiction set in Singapore. Featuring stories from veteran UK crime writer Stephen Leather, Singapore Literature Prize winner Ng Yi-Sheng, and popular Singapore-based authors Richard Lord, Chris Mooney-Singh, Dawn Farnham, Lee Ee Leen, Pranav Joshi, Zafar Anjum, and Carolyn Camoens. Views: 32
