When a beautiful Danish maiden is captured by Norse warriors and sold into slavery, she never guesses that she will soon become the willing thrall of a golden-haired Viking who holds captive her heart. He Would Never Forgive … After a brutal attack on his farmstead, Wulfric the Ruthless had sworn vengeance on the Danish raiders for killing his young wife. But when he laid eyes on Reyna the Dane, all he could see was a woman of extraordinary beauty, with flowing hair the color of moonlight and a body any Valkyrie would envy. She was his thrall, gifted to him by his brother. Could the beautiful healer also ease the fire burning in his heart? She Would Never Forget … Stolen from her home by wild Norseman, Reyna would always remember the face of the barbarian who’d destroyed her life. When she first caught sight of her new master, she thought he was the very man she’d vowed to hate forever. But Wulf’s seductive kisses awoke very different feeling within her. As one deliciously long Northern night blended into another, she realized he was no longer her enemy but her beloved.ReviewFast-paced, tense, and full of wicked desire... Publishers Weekly "Ms Mason always provides a hot romance." Romantic Times Bookreviews BEYOND THE HORIZON "Connie Mason is at her best! She draws readers into a fast-paced, tender and emotional historical romance the proves that love really does conquer all!" Romantic Times BookReviews THE PRICE OF PLEASURE "Ms Mason delivers what longtime romance readers want; remarkable characters and a story that sweeps them away! Romantic Times HIGHLAND WARRIOR "This is a one-night read that truly satisfies" Romantic Times A TASTE OF PARADISE "This deep-sigh love story is ideal for an afternoon" Romantic Times A KNIGHT'S HONOR "This is classic Mason. Her fans will put this at the top of her must-read lists" Romantic Times THE PIRATE PRINCE "Mason's romances are always a feast for readers seeking passionate, exciting stories peopled with larger-than-life heroes who take your breath away" Romantic Times SEDUCED BY A ROGUE "Another wonderful story filled with adventure, witty repartee and hot sex" Romantic Times THE ROGUE AND THE HELLION "Ms Mason has written another winner to delight her fans who want sexual tension that leads to a hot explosion, memorable characters and a fast-paced story" *Romantic Times * TO LOVE A STRANGER "Connie Mason delivers another fast-paced, sexy tale" *Romantic Times * PROMISED SPLENDOR "The action never stops in this rip-roaring western. Ms. Mason's engaging characters and vibrantly colored backdrop will satisfy fans of sensual, exciting tales set during the gold rush days" *Romantic Times * THE DRAGON LORD "A real keeper filled with historical fact, sizzling love scenes and wonderful characters" Romantic Times THE OUTLAWS; SAM: "Ms Mason always provides the reader with a hot romance, filled with plot twists and wonderful characters. She is a marvelous Storyteller" RT Reviews THE BLACK KNIGHT: "Ms Mason has written a rich medieval romance filled with tournaments, chivalry, lust and love" RT GUNSLINGER: "Ms Mason has created memorable characters and a plot that made this reviewer rush to turn the pages . .. Gunslinger is an enduring story" RT Reviews About the AuthorConnie Mason is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of more than fifty historical romances. Her tales of passion and adventure are set in exotic as well as American locales. Connie was named Story Teller of the Year by Romantic Times and was also awarded The Career Achievement award in the Western category by Romantic Times. When Connie was featured on a segment of the CBS news show 48 Hours, the television production devoted an entire program to the romance novel industry. In addition to writing and traveling, Connie enjoys telling anyone who will listen about her three children and nine grandchildren, and sharing memories of her years living abroad in Europe and Asia as the wife of a career serviceman. In her spare time she enjoys reading, dancing, playing bridge and freshwater fishing. Connie makes her home in Tarpon Springs, Florida. More about Connie can be found on her website: http://www.conniemason.com/ Views: 68
Set in A.D. 878, Cornwell's splendid third Saxon novel (after The Pale Horseman and The Last Kingdom ) chronicles the adventures of 21-year-old Saxon warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who believes "my swords could win me the whole world." Uhtred, who despite his Danish upbringing supported King Alfred of Wessex in the fight against the Danes in The Pale Horseman , helps free Guthred, an enslaved Dane, who proclaims himself king of Northumbria. "Fate is inexorable," Uhtred constantly bemoans as he attempts to destroy such enemies as Kjartan the Cruel, Sven the One-Eyed and Ælfric (Uhtred's thief of an uncle) and woos his beloved Gisela, Guthred's Valkyrie-like sister. Uhtred must overcome many challenges, notably King Guthred's shocking betrayal that leads to Uhtred's spending two years as a shipboard slave. Cornwell, best known for his Sharpe series ( Sharpe's Battle , etc.), breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence. Views: 68
Marion Mathieson had spent her adult life traveling and having adventures, which her book, A Gentlewoman's Memoirs of the Orient described. England seemed tame by comparison, until highwaymen stopped their carriage and stole something from each of the passengers. Lord Kestrel was playing a deep hand what with spies and smugglers-and Marion intended to share the excitement. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest Views: 68
I tell you what, they're turning it on here today, folks. They're putting on a ring-a-ding-ding contest . . . And who is that lad in the number five guernsey? Specky can't wait to get to the country and have the chance to play grassroots football for the first time . . . against adults. But more is at stake than the outcome of just one game. Who is Razorback Jack, the mysterious footy hero that Specky keeps hearing about? And what are the boys back at Booyong High up to? Can the massive underdogs, the Rivergum Redfins, serve it up to the Bull Ants? We have got a game on our hands this afternoon . . . Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more Views: 68
They were once orphans from London's roughest slums. Now they are stuidents of Mrs. Merlin's Academy for Select Young Ladies, learning the techniques of spying and seduction. Bold, beautiful, and oh-so-dangerous, they are England's ultimate secret weapons...The most ladylike of "Merlin's Maidens," Sofia possesses a natural grace and grandeur to go along with her deadly arsenal of martial skills--which makes her the perfect choice for a dangerous assignment to investigate rumors of government corruption. She must spin through the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair and the sinister back alleys of the city in search of the truth. One misstep on her part could prove fatal as she works to unravel the tangled web of deceit...but keeping the sinfully sexy Deverill Osborne at arm's length is a real test of her mettle. Handsome, witty and charming, Osborne is the darling of the ton. So when he is asked by the Marquess of Lynsley to introduce a lovely young Italian contessa into Society, he is only too happy to oblige...however he soon has suspicions about the contessa. W hen he catches her stealing valuables from a gentleman's study, should he believe the worst? Or should he trust the tantalizing murmur of her words...and the sultry, sensuous whispers of her body. To unmask the conspirators, Sofia and Osborne will overcome hidden dangers, including their own growing passion...which may be the most dangerous force of all. (2008)From BooklistOf all the young women at Mrs. Merlin’s Academy for Select Young Ladies, no one surpasses Sofia when it comes to successfully playing the part of a lady, and a lady is exactly what this assignment requires. Disguised as the widowed Contessa Sofia Constanza Bingham della Silveri, Sofia must infiltrate London society and find out if there is any connection between the recent opium-related death of a young nobleman and a mysterious secret society known as the “Scarlet Knights.” Knowing nothing about her real reasons for being in London, Lord Deverill Osborne agrees to help Sofia navigate the socially tricky waters of the ton. The closer Sofia gets to untangling a web of lies and deception, though, the more she finds herself becoming distracted by the dangerously sexy Lord Deverill. Deftly blending an expertly realized historical setting and a deliciously subtle sense of wit, Pickens gives the popular espionage-tinged Regency plot a refreshing new twist as she brings her Spy trilogy (Seduced by a Spy, 2008) to a spellbinding conclusion. --John Charles ReviewOn SEDUCED BY A SPY: "...a rollicking action adventure, full of historical intrigue, dry wit, and a smoldering romance..." (Freshfiction.com )"There can be no doubt that Andrea Pickens has surpassed herself in THE SCARLET SPY. She is now well on her way to becoming the 21st century's Georgette Heyer." (Armchairinterviews.com ) Views: 68
Darwin Among the Machines tells the story of humankind's journey into the digital wilderness. Introducing a cast of familiar and not-so-familiar characters, historian of science George B. Dyson traces the course of the information revolution, illuminating the lives and work of visionaries—from Thomas Hobbes to John von Neumann—who foresaw the development of artificial intelligence, artificial life, and artificial mind. This profound and elegant book derives both its title and its outlook from Samuel Butler's 1863 essay, "Darwin Among the Machines." Observing the beginnings of miniaturization, self-reproduction, and telecommunication among machines, Butler predicted that nature's intelligence, only temporarily subservient to technology, would resurface to claim our creations as her own. Updating Butler's arguments, Dyson distills the historical record to chronicle the origins of digital telecommunications and the evolution of digital computers,... Views: 68
Inspired by true and scandalous tales of the Gaslight aristocracy.... Weep, reader, for the plight of our heroine as she descends into piteous ruin in the clutches of the notorious Phlogiston Baron, Anstruther Jones. Witness the horrors of feminine rebellion when this headstrong young lady defies her father, breaks an advantageous engagement, and slips into depravity with a social inferior. Views: 68
Movies, murders and horses A smash hit novel now in trade—from “a rare and magical talent... who never writes the same story twice.”(San Diego Union-Tribune)When Thomas Lyon decides to make a movie based on an unsolved crime that shocked the horseracing world in Wild Horses, he discovers that someone will do anything—including commit murder—to make sure this story isn’t told... Views: 68
What begins with a sense that Michael's deceased grandfather might be inhabiting his body soon escalates to "slipping" into to the river of the dead. When Michael slips, he relives moments of his grandfather's life and tries to help him find peace. But each time he ventures into the river it's harder to come out again. Michael will have to depend on an unlikely group of friends to keep him from slipping . . . permanently. A penetrating twist on the classic ghost story, full of humor and insight about family relationships. Views: 68
Clint Adams is playing poker on behalf of a banker for a $600,000 pot-only to discover that his biggest competitors aren't playing by the rules. Views: 68
Change is never easy. Sometimes it's downright dangerous!Over the past year, M and Rigel have averted various threats: to their relationship, to M's people and to both Mars and Earth. M's aunt now knows the truth about her origins and M and Rigel no longer need to hide that they're a couple. The future looks bright...but not everyone is happy with the way things are changing. When unexpected resistance arises, M and Rigel will again have to work together to keep the secret of their people and the little town of Jewel, Indiana safe from potential disaster. Views: 68
