Stacy Foreham takes on a contract killer who's just a bit too cocky. The major question is who hired the guy? Next we have the death of a CEO who should have hung up his starched collars years go. Somebody decided a fish fillet knife works well to stop the heart beating. Last we have a nice rich widow who is fed some arsenic to speed up the inheritance. Views: 61
Former army interrogator Jay Ryan is enjoying the quiet life after leaving the military far behind - or so he thinks. Because old habits die hard and he's quickly thrust back into the thick of things when a disgruntled scientist, backed by the Australian security industry, develops a weapon of mass destruction - a hybrid strain of Anthrax - to be used to create panic in a population apathetic to crime prevention. Only one batch of Anthrax inoculations can resist the deadly new strain, and it was given to five military interrogators. One of them was Jay Ryan. When the other four disappear, Ryan is the last interrogator left with the antibodies to defeat the deadly Anthrax strain. Racing against time and hunted by rogue soldiers, mad scientists and an organisation that operates beyond the law, Ryan digs deep into his past for a chance at a future. In this heartstopping thriller, Jay Ryan wages a one-man war against enemies both known and unseen. There's only person he can... Views: 61
Can a red-hot fling equal true blue love? The Thorns, Book 3 Something’s flying on Miller Thorn’s trip home to the Australian bush—and it’s not just the plane. The attractive American woman sitting next to him is striking sparks hotter than an Outback wildfire. Miller’s never claimed to be good at relationships—witness the straining ties that bind his own family—but this woman is just his type. The type that flat-out asks for a one-night stand. No strings, no names. Kaycee Hollenbeck’s ready to start a new life as a free woman, and what better launching pad than a gorgeous Australian’s bed? Anonymity suits her just fine, but a girl’s gotta know whose name to scream. One night turns into two, and suddenly fate seems to be conspiring to weaken their determination to keep it simple. Particularly when it turns out her new job is just down the road from the Thorn family station. Caught between a family that’s falling apart and a woman he doesn’t know how to let go of, Miller struggles with trust issues when a secret from Kaycee’s past rears its ugly head. A secret that could threaten the future they had told themselves they never wanted in the first place… Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language. Views: 61
Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this tale packed with action, mystery, and friendship!In this fabumouse adventure, the Thea Sisters head to Alaska, where they're attending a conference held by an important ecological association. Their host and his family are native Alaskans who show the mouselings their favorite games and activities. But soon there's trouble—the Thea Sisters discover that someone is upsetting the ecosystem by blowing up the ice with explosives! Can the Thea Sisters figure out what's going on and stop the destruction before it's too late? Views: 61
Life raising a hellhound is no easy task. Unforeseen problems can and will arise at every turn. If things weren't crazy enough juggling a job, dating a vampire and being stalked by a demon, then life in Paradise is about to get a whole lot worse for Summer when her landlord demands she unearth the RAT or the BROOM will have her head.What does that even mean? Is the landlord insane? Summer's best friend Tori thinks so. Top it off with a visit from a fallen angel, a dragon, and Summer's got herself a whopper of a mystery to solve. Views: 61
Picture-perfect Evergreen, California, nestled on the shores of Reindeer
Lake in the snowy Sierras, is the perfect place for a no-strings
holiday fling with a gorgeous Latin lover. Workaholic Kimberly Michaels
didn't come to Evergreen only to enjoy herself, though; she's there to
consummate a development deal in which her company will take over the
town -- whether the town wants it or not. Ricco Maza, whose sister owns
the quaint B & B where Kim is staying, may be the hottest man she's
ever met (and the only one who can persuade her to relax enough for an
orgasm!) but if he discovers why Kim is in town, she'll soon be finding
more coal and switches than kisses in her Christmas stocking. And as
Kim's frosty winter nights steam up with her sexy Santa, she realizes
she's going to have to make a choice. Is winning the deal truly the most
important thing in life, or will this jaded cynic let Santa finally
give her a little taste of Christmas magic? Views: 61
When the Predator Becomes the PreyThey were best friends until the murders. Now with Cristal presumed dead, Tamar has plans to rise in the underworld as a hired gun. State to state, Tamar is fearlessly dishing out Murdergrams for a huge profit without remorse.High on power and notoriety, Tamar sets out to settle an old beef, but the person she's hunting is actually hunting her. This time she could be the one on the receiving end of a Murdergram. Views: 61
From the deepest layer of the Labyrinth under the Royal Palace to the topmost floor of the prison tower, this enthralling version of the myth of the maze and the Minotaur by master storyteller Patrice Kindl is filled with the marvelous and the strange. Views: 61
"A compelling and original take on the classic amnesia tale... The dialogue is expertly crafted. The narrative bursts with detailed, vivid characters. — The BookLife Prize“Simply riveting from start to finish... a captivating, literary piece that winds a path somewhere between mystery, romance, and psychological thriller.” – D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book ReviewAstrid can't remember the best day of her life: yesterday.A traumatic car accident erases Astrid’s memories of September 9th, the day she spent with an oddly charming stranger named Theo. Ever since, she’s haunted by surreal dreams and an urgent sense that she’s forgotten something important. One night, she gets a mysterious call from Oliver, who knows more about her than he should and claims he can help her remember. She accepts his help, even as she questions his motives and fights a strange attraction to... Views: 61
Kjell Eriksson has made a huge splash around the globe with his Ann Lindell police procedural series. Now Eriksson is back with another stunning mystery packed with surprises. Police officer Ann Lindell is great at solving crimes, but she doesn't have as much luck in her personal life. When she meets journalist Anders Brant, Ann thinks her luck has turned around. But then Anders disappears without a trace and a homeless man's body is found with Anders' phone number in the dead man’s pocket. As Ann races to find Anders, she hopes that she will not be too late, and she also hopes that whatever she discovers will not break her heart. Eriksson has been nominated for the Best Swedish Crime Novel five times, and readers will find this new book in his critically acclaimed and beloved series both shocking and intriguing. ** Views: 61
Product DescriptionThis first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including:• Explanations of historical contextRules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.• Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writingsParallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.• Definitions and clarifications Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.• Literary comments and analysesInsightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.• Maps and illustrations of places and objects mentioned in the novel.• An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of eventsOf course, one can enjoy the novel without knowing the precise definition of a gentleman, or what it signifies that a character drives a coach rather than a hack chaise, or the rules governing social interaction at a ball, but readers of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.From the Trade Paperback edition.About the AuthorJane Austen (1775–1817) was born in Hampshire, England, where she spent most of her life. Though she received little recognition in her lifetime, she came to be regarded as one of the great masters of the English novel.David M. Shapard is the author of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice, The Annotated Persuasion, The Annotated Sense and Sensibility, and The Annotated Emma. He graduated with a Ph.D. in European History from the University of California at Berkeley; his specialty was the eighteenth century. Since then he has taught at several colleges. He lives in upstate New York. Views: 61
