The undead of Rome race to unravel an ancient mystery--and only one woman can stop them... As Rome prepares for its Carnivale, the new leader of the city\'s vampire hunters--Lady Victoria Gardella Grantworth de Lacy--must prove herself as never before. For, in order to gain access to the secrets of a legendary alchemist, Rome\'s vampires have allied themselves with creatures as evil and bloodthirsty as they are. Reluctantly, Victoria must turn to the enigmatic Sebastian Vioget for help--just as Max Pesaro arrives to help his fellow slayers, no matter what the cost. Desire puts Victoria at the mercy of Sebastian, while loyalty binds her to Max...but can she trust either man? Especially when a seductive vampire begins luring her into the shadows... Praise for the Gardella Vampire Hunters "Gleason is really on a roll!" --Publishers Weekly "Gleason keeps upping the ante with each novel, weaving the characters around her readers with each engaging conversation and narrative, every stage set of all the appropriate gothic gloom and melting beauty. --Book Fetish “Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Jane Austen.” —The Book Standard Views: 681
Welcome to Jessica's world...When Jessica Zorich met a tall, charismatic artist at a San Francisco party, her life had been all about coping: with a baffling and dangerous world, with a mostly inane job, and with a sweet but meandering relationship with her upstairs neighbor. But Josh Hadden doesn't cope: he's a man of action, of big visions, and of relationships that span the globe; a man certain of his passions, politics, art, and desire. And what Josh desires most is Jessica--at a time when being desired might be the most desirable thing of all.In this daring, mesmerizing debut, a novel that brilliantly captures the angst of a generation, Jessica gives herself over to an erotic, reckless relationship with a man guarding deep secrets--and to a perfect storm of lust, doubt, joy, and fear. Now, against her better judgment, she is following Josh into his mystifying life and brilliant, dizzying work--where she will find out how much she has been... Views: 681
Looking Backward 2000–1887 is a utopian science fiction novel by Edward Bellamy, a journalist and writer from Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts; it was first published in 1888. It was the third-largest bestseller of its time, after Uncle Tom\'s Cabin and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. It influenced a large number of intellectuals, and appears by title in many of the major Marxist writings of the day. "It is one of the few books ever published that created almost immediately on its appearance a political mass movement". Views: 681
Praise for Pat McIntosh: “McIntosh’s characterizations and period details are first rate and bode well for future entries in this series.”—Publishers Weekly “McIntosh provides an intelligent, authentic, and suspenseful historical whodunit that will please the most demanding of Ellis Peters’ fans.”—Booklist Gil Cunningham, a young notary, has escaped a life in the Church to become the archbishop’s questioner, only to be accused of causing a man’s death by witchcraft. Gil and his young wife must solve the mystery to save him. Pat McIntosh was born and brought up in Lanarkshire, Scotland. She worked in Glasgow before settling on Scotland’s west coast. Views: 681
When the daughter of a powerful businessman dies as a result of her meth addiction, her father, strong-willed and brutal Buck Reinhardt, vows revenge. His target is the Red Boyz, a gang of Ojibwe youths accused of supplying the girl's fatal drug dose. When the head of the Red Boyz and his wife are murdered in a way that suggests execution, the Ojibwe gang mobilizes, and the citizens of Tamarack County brace themselves for war, white against red.
Both sides look to Cork O'Connor, a man of mixed heritage, to uncover the truth behind the murders. A former sheriff, Cork has lived, fought, and nearly died to keep the small-town streets and his family safe from harm. He knows that violence is never a virtue, but he believes that it's sometimes a necessary response to the evil that men do. Racing to find answers before the bloodshed spreads, Cork himself becomes involved in the darkest of deeds. As the unspeakable unfolds in the remote and beautiful place he calls home, Cork is forced to confront the horrific truth: Violence is a beast that cannot be contained. Views: 679
[MF, paranormal erotic romance]
The soul always comes home…
Ice queen Anastazia “Taz” Proctor is an aloof attorney, a “fixer.” Hunky Matthias Hawthorne wants her for more than just an employee…much more. Will she believe him when he reveals their shared secret—that they’re vampires, but that it’s not the way Hollywood portrays them? Maybe not, but with someone out to kill her, she might not have a choice. She also can’t ignore what her body tells her about her handsome boss.
An escape with Matthias to the safe refuge of Yellowstone National Park leads Taz to discoveries about her lineage and what she can do with her newly awakened powers. Even more disturbing is her unexplainable attraction to Matthias’s handsome cousin, Rafael.
Time grows short as a traitor in their midst makes another attempt on Taz’s life. Will she and Matthias survive when they’re caught in a vicious showdown between Love and Brimstone? Views: 679
If you're hopelessly landlocked and pining for some high-seas adventure, dive into The Pirate Slaver by Harry Collingwood. Readers of all ages will relish this action-packed tale that pits a British warship against the ingenious and bloodthirsty pirates who troll the waters off the coast of Africa.Harry Collingwood is the pseudonym of William Joseph Cosens Lancaster. The son of a naval officer, Lancaster was educated at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Poor eye sight meant he could not pursue a career at sea and instead became a civil engineer specialising in harbour design.He wrote prolifically, publishing more than twenty nautically themed novels. Views: 677
Notice to the
PUBLIC OF JAMAICA
Due to the threat of a rebellion by the slaves of this island, be it therefore enacted that from this day, 1st of July 1792, all persons report any suspicions of revolutionary plots immediately!
BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR
Presenting the fifth adventure from the spirited Cat Royal in which she joins a travelling theatre, turns pirate, undertakes a Caribbean Cruise, and gets mixed up in a slave revolt.
WITH A GUEST APPEARANCE FROM MR. BILLY SHEPHERD
(formerly of Covent Garden)
Prepare to swash your buckle in Cat's most outrageous adventure yet! Views: 677
Some things are so worth waiting for. Like the moment when Jessica Ward "accidentally" bumps into Bobby Ray Smith and shows him just how far she's come since high school. Back then, Jess's gangly limbs and bruised heart turn to jelly any time Smitty's "all the better to ravish you with" body came near her. So, some things haven't changed. Except now Jess is a success on her own terms. And she can enjoy a romp-or twenty-with a big, bad wolf and walk away. Easy.
The sexy, polished CEO who hires Smitty's security firm might be a million miles from the loveable geek he knew, but her kiss, her touch, is every bit as hot as he imagined. Jess was never the kind to ask for help, and she doesn't want it now, not even with someone targeting her Pack. But Smitty's not going to turn tail and run. Not before proving that their sheet-scorching animal lust is only the start of something even wilder… Views: 677
New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop returns to the “bewitching” world of the Black Jewels with a tale that will “leave readers’ hearts pounding” (Publishers Weekly). The invitation was signed Jaenelle Angelline, she who had been both Witch and Queen... Surreal SaDiablo, the former courtesan and assassin, is the first to arrive—only to find herself trapped in a nightmare created by the tangled webs of Black Widow witches. And if she uses Craft to defend herself, she risks being sealed in the house forever. Now, Jaenelle and her family must rescue Surreal and the others inside without becoming trapped themselves—and uncover the monsters capable of designing such an evil place...Includes the Black Jewels short story “By The Time The Witchblood Blooms” Views: 675
From ritzy Beverly Hills to posh London, bad-boy diamond-dealing brothers break, and mend, a trail of hearts . . .All Scarlett Drummond Murray ever wanted was to leave a mark on the diamond industry, with her dazzling one-of-a kind designs. But the ruthless side of the business threatens to seduce her. And that’s before she meets the Meyer brothers, the sexier-than-sin diamond dealers.Jake Meyer is quickly making a name for himself among the who’s who of Hollywood — especially as his name drops from the lips of his latest conquests. But when he meets Scarlett, a woman as stunningly beautiful as the gems she works with, he may be ready to put his wild days behind him.Meanwhile, Danny Meyer falls for the wife of his gem-trading rival, a man with a personal vendetta. Now Danny will have to protect the one woman he can’t live without.From blinged-out boardrooms to dangerous diamond districts, one woman is determined to create a glittering masterpiece — and master the glamour and greed that go along with it. Views: 673
Includes stories aFevera by Sandra Hill, aMan With a Golden Bowa by Nina Bangs, and aSanta Reads Romancea by Dara Joy. Views: 673
