A sizzling summer seduction... becomes a blazing battle of desire!It sounded like heaven: an apartment in a small Italian town--the perfect summer escape. But after a number of setbacks, Charli Olson finds herself stranded, with nowhere to go--until gorgeous Massimo Castellini offers her a room in his luxurious villa.Massimo finds Charli's blond prettiness hard to resist. Although he's vowed he'll never love again, he amuses himself with her seduction. But Charli surprises Massimo with her strong will. Suddenly the casual affair becomes a dark battle of desire--which Massimo fully intends to win.... Views: 41
When Fletch learns there are four ex-cons on the loose in his part of the county, little does he suspect that one of the scruffy and very dangerous men will claim to be the son he never knew--in fact, was never even told about. But when a muddy and bedraggled young man acosts him in his study, it doesn’t take our wily reporter and investigator long to surmise this kid might well be his son. And when Fletch meets the kid’s compatriots he wonders how either of them is going to get out of this situation unscathed. Views: 41
This ebooks has been self published as part of the Suffolk Writes project. For more information visit https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/events-activities/suffolk-writes/If you would like to review this ebook via social media please use the hashtag #suffolkwrites and share with Suffolk Libraries.Asil and Luke Lomax lived a quiet life in a sleepy Suffolk village; until late one evening a suave German stranger called after his car had broken down. Luke’s Good Samaritan act would lead them both into an adventure involving drugs, kidnap and murder. Was the enigmatic Herr Kohler to be trusted? Views: 41
WHAT LIES BENEATH...A lonely houseboat on an isolated dock was not what Courtney Collins expected when she and her infant son arrived at Hidden Cove for the summer. But their cold, mysterious host was Courtney's reclusive aunt and the only family they had left.As the days passed, the hostile atmosphere was broken only by their landlord Neil Ellsworth's charming attention to Courtney.The sexy-but-forever-single businessman offered a strong shoulder for Courtney's uncertain fears and for once Courtney could foresee a happy future. But her dream was shattered the moment her baby was kidnapped. With few clues and a nearly spotless crime scene, could Neil hold the key to unlocking the truth? Views: 41
American Prometheus is the first full-scale biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, “father of the atomic bomb,” the brilliant, charismatic physicist who led the effort to capture the awesome fire of the sun for his country in time of war. Immediately after Hiroshima, he became the most famous scientist of his generation–one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, the embodiment of modern man confronting the consequences of scientific progress.He was the author of a radical proposal to place international controls over atomic materials–an idea that is still relevant today. He opposed the development of the hydrogen bomb and criticized the Air Force’s plans to fight an infinitely dangerous nuclear war. In the now almost-forgotten hysteria of the early 1950s, his ideas were anathema to powerful advocates of a massive nuclear buildup, and, in response, Atomic Energy Commission chairman Lewis Strauss, Superbomb advocate Edward Teller and FBI director J. Edgar Hoover worked behind the scenes to have a hearing board find that Oppenheimer could not be trusted with America’s nuclear secrets. American Prometheus sets forth Oppenheimer’s life and times in revealing and unprecedented detail. Exhaustively researched, it is based on thousands of records and letters gathered from archives in America and abroad, on massive FBI files and on close to a hundred interviews with Oppenheimer’s friends, relatives and colleagues. We follow him from his earliest education at the turn of the twentieth century at New York City’s Ethical Culture School, through personal crises at Harvard and Cambridge universities. Then to Germany, where he studied quantum physics with the world’s most accomplished theorists; and to Berkeley, California, where he established, during the 1930s, the leading American school of theoretical physics, and where he became deeply involved with social justice causes and their advocates, many of whom were communists. Then to Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he transformed a bleak mesa into the world’s most potent nuclear weapons laboratory–and where he himself was transformed. And finally, to the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, which he directed from 1947 to 1966.American Prometheus is a rich evocation of America at midcentury, a new and compelling portrait of a brilliant, ambitious, complex and flawed man profoundly connected to its major events–the Depression, World War II and the Cold War. It is at once biography and history, and essential to our understanding of our recent past–and of our choices for the future. AnnotationWinner of the 2005 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2006 Pulitzer Prize, for Biography Views: 41
The Loner is the third in the Polvellan Mysteries, a warm-hearted series set in beautiful Cornwall. When Jess Trevanion goes to deliver some plants to John Preece, a reclusive neighbour in Polvellan village, she is shocked and saddened to find him dead. When talk turns to the funeral arrangements, Jess's sadness becomes resolve when she realises that, like herself, very few people knew the real John Preece – although he'd lived in the village for many years, his background is a mystery. Jess uses her investigative skills to research John's family, and is surprised and horrified by what she finds out. Meanwhile, Jess also discovers the story behind Marigold's, a famous local venue, and her relationship with old flame Tom Peters continues to progress. Views: 41
Alexandra Novona has been called many things. Soldier. Enemy. Bodyguard. Bitch. Her body's been through enough refits to trip every metal detector in the system. But nowadays, she's what is politely referred to as a "privateer". A new tag for an old job-slaver. On the Femme Metal, a tough, ugly-as-hell little ship, she prowls deep space procuring males. Human or alien. She doesn't much care. As long as they generate profit. And nothing will stop her from supplying her wealthy customers with top-grade male specimens for their brothel ships. Not even the seven-foot, blue-skinned, silver-haired wonder her customer very specifically requested. Unfortunately for Alex, she hadn't counted on the gorgeous Yithian being a Hunter or how her own attractiveness and desirability could get her and her crew into hot water. Sekmeth Meroh always gets his prey. For an exorbitant fee, he will catch anyone, of any race, on any world. He's the best of his kind-a Hunter-and sneaky to boot. Sekmeth's latest assignment-capture Alexandra Novona and her all female crew for a brothel ship near his own home world. One little problem… Neither Alex nor Sekmeth can keep their hands-or lips-to themselves. Views: 41
The Best New Horror has established itself as the world's premier annual, showcasing the talents of the very best writers working in the horror and dark fantasy field today. In this latest volume, the multi-award winning editor has chosen razor-sharp stories of suspense and disturbing tales of terror by writers on the cutting edge of the genre. Along with a comprehensive review of the year and a fascinating necrology, this is the book no horror fan can afford to miss. Views: 41
Prin nervously crossed her legs and signed the contract. Was she crazy? Yes! Crazy, desperate, and all things people are when they agree to do something insane. She held a contract outlining one night of submission to a stranger! Submission so complete, his requirements for preparation before presentation of herself to him made her blush while her womb tightened in anticipation. She would do anything to escape the dreams. Would this work? God, she hoped so. Wrenching dreams that came almost every night. The man in them never varied, his control of her body and its responses drove her to the edge of sanity. She'd wake up screaming for release, finding nothing but wet sheets and an empty house. Tall, dark and dominate, he'd long since accepted being alone for this lifetime. He'd met his lady, lover and submissive, but only in the dreams. Dream Walking is a door to the past or future, but never the present. She entered the suite and the unimaginable reality of his woman alive in this time exploded across his brain. She assumed the required stance. Now, spread naked before him stood everything he'd never dared hope for. Views: 41
Part of the Ancient Blood series. From the moment they met, Matthew Winter and Dulcie Evans have enjoyed a torrid love affair that's hotter than ever after nearly a decade of marriage. The perfect match, this vampire couple is certain nothing can divide them. When circumstances drive Matthew from his respected position in a Boston hospital, he accepts an offer to head a vampire research center. Working openly among his kind has been Matthew's professional desire, but he soon learns that his dream job isn't as good as it seems. In a hidden lab at the center, a vampire child suffers tortures that Matthew cannot ignore. Rescuing the boy means he must risk losing everything, including the woman he loves more than his own life. Note: Infernal was previously published from RFI West. It has been revised and expanded. Views: 41
Much anticipated sequel to hilarious yet poignant popular debut novel The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull by Barry Jonsberg - a fresh, funny and engaging new voice in young adult books. Laugh-out-loud humour with a strong beating heart and a sting in the tail.;;Calma Harrison is in love. Not just with herself, but also with the handsome checkout guy at Crazi-Cheep. But when Calma gets a job at Crazi-Cheep, her cynical approach to customer service makes headlines.And then there's the small matter of the rest of her life, which is fast falling apart: her absent father turns up unexpectedly and wants to talk'; her mother, The Fridge, is keeping secrets; and her new best friend, Vanessa, is hiding something horrible.Fearing the worst for her family and friends, Calma knows the only sure way to shape events is direct, personal intervention...It's not all about YOU, Calma! is a bold and witty novel about friendship, loyalty and acting on impulse.Praise... Views: 41
