Book 2 of the Willden Trilogy begins the adventure shortly after the events of book one. Tathan and his companions meet danger with a healthy dose of humor and irreverence during their adventure. Tales of a kidnapped princess are spreading like quick-fire and the world may go poof if something isn’t done. Views: 25
In the third book of The Gods' Executioner Series, Cole has run-ins with the Underworld, South American vampires, jinn, a medley of different pantheons, supernatural schools, old friends, and new enemies, with dozens of problems along the way. Views: 25
Josh wants to know how a real family lives. (RL3.6) Views: 25
Most of us want a simpler life, and there's no better example of the simple life than found among the Amish. But what is it really like to be Amish?In this delightful compilation of stories by more than 30 Amish men and women, you'll get the inside story on the daily life of Amish families. With humor, grace, and charm, these "plain" people tell their stories; bringing tears, laughter, and an occasional dose of Amish wisdom to your heart. You'll learn...How the Amish love their animalsThe joys of a community-wide barn-raisingThe ways the Amish handle great tragedyHow the Amish find happiness in giving more than receivingThis unforgettable book is compiled by two men who know the Amish. Author Jerry S. Eicher was raised as an Amish boy and Nathan Miller is a member of the Old Order Amish. Views: 25
In her newest miniseries, bestselling author Rhonda Nelson delightfully proves that no man can resist a Chick in Charge... Francesca "Frankie" Salvaterra is exactly where she wants to be in life. She is known as the Carnal Contessa, the resident sexpert for CHiCmagazine, and her outrageous suggestions for spicing up flavorless sex have propelled her to semistardom. But when the magazine pairs her up with sexy Ross Hartford, aka The Duke of Desire, she knows where she'll end up -- on her back. And she plans to enjoy it.... Ross isn't happy to learn that he's been set up to give sex advice to thousands of women. There's only one woman he wants, and he'd like to personally demonstrate just how much he knows. Still, this temporary partnership -- in and out of bed -- might be exactly what he needs to get Frankie out of his system for good. Only, the more he has her, the more he needs her. And it doesn't look as if there's anything temporary about it.... Views: 25
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When Val DiPaola founded Beyond the Stars, a therapeutic resort for families of fallen soldiers, she never imagined she'd be hiring her ex. Although Val's moved on since Lucas Derringer walked out of her life fifteen years ago, she's never forgotten him. She can't deny that his experience treating vets with PTSD and his background as a Navy SEAL make him perfect for the job. Then he comes back. Views: 25
It’s summertime in Monaco and Oz Blackstone is sitting on the verandah
of his opulent mansion – one of three homes – idly gazing at Roman
Abramovich’s luxury yacht as it gently cruises into the harbour. Life
doesn’t get much better than this.The demons of the past begin to creep
up on Oz’s sunny life: blackmail and murder are lurking in the shadows.
Oz travels all the way to Singapore to track down the owner of some
incriminating photographs but he’s in grave danger of over-exposure.
And when organised crime muscles in on the picture, Oz is getting
perilously close to losing a lot more than his wealth and reputation... Views: 25
Maggie Fraser has tried to forget. The body of the man she loved. The
blood seeping into the snow. The scandalous murder trial. The twelve
agonizing years in prison for a crime she did not commit. But now Maggie
is free -- and ready to start a new life. Alone. Unknown. On a quiet
island off the coast of New England, she accepts a job with the local
newspaper. And slowly, she tries to put the past behind her, opening her
heart to the paper's ruggedly handsome editor, Jess Herlie. Then the
nightmare begins...again. Now she must pay.
Someone is watching Maggie's every move -- and waiting for revenge.
Someone who refuses to forgive and forget. Someone who would do
anything, even destroy innocent lives, to teach the guilty that there is
no sanctuary, no escape, for... Views: 25
From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. The death of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, brings about spectacular changes in this masterfully imaginative sequel to Maguire's 1995 blockbuster Wicked—most notably, the startling possibility that Elphaba had a son. Scattered among the ruins of great portions of Emerald City, many residents have been skinned and bloodied, supposedly by the barbaric Yunamatas. Travel caravan leader Oatsie Manglehand stumbles upon the body of an unknown young man, badly beaten but still alive. She presents him to the wise Superior Maunt, who recognizes the hurt boy as Liir, rumored to be the dead Witch's secreted son. A mute waif named Candle revives him with her haunting, ethereal music and hidden affections. Meanwhile, Maguire supplies alternating chapters of extensive, mesmerizing backstory of Liir's boyhood, from the witch's watery demise, to the trek to the Wizard's Castle with Dorothy and company, his search for the imprisoned princess Nor, and a long stint in the Munchkinland Army, all while donning his mother's black cape and clutching her magic broom handle. Along the way, a headspinning cast of vividly described, eccentric characters emerges, but nothing prepares Liir for Candle's shocking surprise announcement. Tucked into Maguire's enchanting fable are carefully calibrated object lessons in forgiveness, retribution, love, loss and the art of moving on despite tragic circumstances. Ten years after Wicked (which is still on Broadway), fans will once again be clicking their heels with wonderment. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From School Library JournalAdult/High School–Son picks up where Maguires highly successful Wicked (HarperCollins, 1995) left off, with the death of Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West. She left behind a daughter, Nor, and Liir, who may or may not be her son. After her death, he enters into a decade of listless soul searching. He travels for a time and then joins the military, enjoying the structure it provides his life. But eventually his rearing by the Witch as well as his possible heritage catch up to him and he finds himself in demand to start a new revolution against the tyranny of Emerald City. An odd series of disfiguring murders starts occurring all across Oz. Liir discovers that the new Emperor sits behind the machinations and uses the strange killings to spread distrust among the various races of the land. Wielding Elphabas flying broom and donning her magical cape, Liir makes some small but bold gestures that help the populace of Oz and replants the seeds of hope that Elphaba spread a generation before. Son is a tighter work than Wicked, making deft use of flashbacks and varying viewpoints to create a quicker pace. And Liirs quest–both to find himself and to save the people of Oz–is easier to believe than the motivations that drove the bitter yet heroic Elphaba. A well-written, well-crafted fantasy that can stand on its own.–Matthew L. Moffett, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Views: 25
