What happens when a bitter mercenary who's sworn off God falls in love with a pious woman determined to change him? Views: 56
FBI agents Cuthbert Gibbons and Mike Tozzi are on the case in Bad Apple, the sixth book in the Gibbons and Tozzi thriller series. When an undercover agent is murdered, the mob and the bureau race to nab the triggerman. The prime suspect takes Tozzi hostage and handcuffs him to the Mafia princess they both desire. The big boss captures Gibbons, intent on seeing justice served his way. A wild gut-wrenching ride that just doesn't let up."Bruno keeps us entertained with a razzle-dazzle style that tap-dances from horror to farce without tripping." Marilyn Stasio, New York Times"Anthony Bruno is a terrific writer who makes New York seethe with the tension that exists when the underbelly of organized crime is turned to the daylight." Ocala Star-Banner Views: 56
A slight breeze picked up the hair that had come loose around her face giving her an angelic impression. The certainty that his life was about to change renewed itself. Luke tried to ignore it, just as he’d tried to ignore his growing attraction to Analise, the wife of another man. She didn’t move as he came closer, but held his gaze. Again the feeling of leaving the world behind struck him. It was all he could do to keep from reaching out and taking her hand when he got close enough. Turning from him, she opened the gate and they stepped into the cemetery. Analise stopped at a red granite stone at the far edge of the burial ground. They stood side by side, looking down at the plot that held Calvin Abbott's earthly remains. Views: 56
Immortality - it sounded like a great idea! Aahz falls for the offer of a piece of the rock, literally, when he invests in a scheme to build pyramids. He is so enthusiastic about the concept that he ropes in everyone else he knows to invest - in tombs lower down than his, of course. But all is not perfect: along with the prospect of being remembered for eternity and the best view in the valley of Zyx comes a run of unbelievable bad luck! It's up to Skeeve to figure out why the deal is running sour even before the ink's dry on the papyrus. Views: 56
Roland Merullo has consistently wowed critics with his brilliant storytelling and his refusal to be pigeonholed, hopscotching from the coming-of-age tale (In Revere, In Those Days) to the novel-as-fable (Golfing with God) to the road trip genre (Breakfast with Buddha). Now Merullo delivers a dazzling and finely nuanced political thriller about a clandestine plot to assassinate Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.Former CIA agent Carolina Perez has spent five years working deep undercover with a singular goal: to take down Castro and free Cuba from his troubled presence. Recruited by a powerful shadow organization known as the White Orchid, steely and sexy Carolina has passed test after test to prove herself ready for the ultimate assignment. Convinced of the rightness of her cause, she will do anything to complete her mission. That includes duping her uncle Roberto Anzar, a wealthy and influential player in Miami's Cuban American community. But when... Views: 56
Charlie, a brilliant analyst for the CIA predicts a coup in the U.S.S.R. He finds links to his family history and becomes involved in a nightmare of violence and paranoia Views: 56
This anniversary edition of 'Maybe Baby’ has been condensed from the original book to accommodate those readers who prefer a shorter read. Since the original book was released without fanfare, many readers weren't aware of this wonderful story and the continuation of it in the rest of the Baby Series Lite! Views: 55
Brad Denning is a successful architect living a perfect life in Denver with his loving wife and son. Or so it would be, if not for the haunting memory of his brother Petey who disappeared while under Brad's supervision when they were kids. Now, a man claiming to be his sibling has mysteriously appeared and Brad is eager to take him in, despite the man's haggard appearance and reluctance to reveal anything about his past. "Petey" is a welcome addition to the family, until a camping trip goes terribly wrong and Brad returns home to find that his devoted wife and son have been abducted. Certain that Petey -- or whoever he may be -- is responsible for the horrible crime, Brad sets out to recover his family. Travelling alone through America's heartland, it's a race against time as Brad struggles to get to his family before the terrible secret of what really happened long ago destroys everything he cares about. Views: 55
Stevie Reynolds was a buzz-worthy reality star before moving to Canaan Island to escape Los Angeles and her fame-hungry parents. But not all her demons, like her penchant for wine and bad decisions, are escapable.Completely broke and fresh out of rehab after her DUI, Stevie gets an offer from her hotshot LA ex to star in his home renovation show with Canaan's favorite son, Cade Cooper. Stevie returns to the reality business for Cade, who's relying on the show to help pay for his mother's cancer treatments.Stevie refuses to break Cade's sensitive heart, but she can't keep herself from falling for his kind smile and easy laugh. When the producers push her to risk her shaky sobriety and Cade's credibility for the sake of ratings, Stevie is ready to quit—until her ex threatens to reveal an intimate secret from her past.If her secret is leaked, Stevie will lose everything she loves on Canaan Island, including Cade.*This book is recommended for mature readers due to sexual content and... Views: 55
"An apocalyptic extravaganza of doom and heroism...addictive." —Publishers Weekly "It's been too long since someone reminded us that spiders are not just to be feared, but also may well spell doom for mankind. Fortunately, Ezekiel Boone has upped the ante on arachnophobia. This is a fresh take on classic horror, thoroughly enjoyable and guaranteed to leave your skin crawling." —Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead An astonishingly inventive and terrifying debut novel about the emergence of an ancient species, dormant for over a thousand years, and now on the march.Deep in the jungle of Peru, where so much remains unknown, a black, skittering mass devours an American tourist whole. Thousands of miles away, an FBI agent investigates a fatal plane crash in Minneapolis and makes a gruesome discovery. Unusual seismic patterns register in a Kanpur, India earthquake lab,... Views: 55
Alone among a sea of bodies, Jia-Nian sets a funeral pyre, chanting over her dead brother. Bone-weary after suffering days of carnage, the last surviving Strathulian has been cruelly robbed of her people, her hopes, her dreams…her virginity. When Aydon the Bold, Guardian of Zalvanus, spies a bloodied, mud-caked, half-naked woman at a clearing, the mournful wailings of the grieving female touch long-forgotten remnants of his battle-scarred heart. In an instant their destinies collide as Aydon saves Jia-Nian from certain death, unwittingly setting an ancient prophecy in motion. Healing begins. Trust is built. Lust seizes. Passion ignites. While Jia-Nian, her handsome rescuer and his closest friend combat evil foes by day, their nights are spent sharing the exquisite joys of triad sex. The intense, passion-charged encounters nurture what becomes a soul-deep love so unparalleled, it is destined to change the fate of the world. Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of graphic violence and references to rape. Views: 55
