Into His Keeping
Gail Faulkner
She became the air he breathed. Her passionate gift of surrender matched his dominant soul. Then she was gone. He’d never accepted that she’d wanted to leave. Ensuring she could find her way back to him was the drive that shaped him into a modern-day gladiator as ruthless as any who’d lived to walk off the blood-soaked field in the original Coliseum. Fifteen years later it was way past time to accept she’d chosen not to return.
Second chances were wishful thinking. Jill wasn’t looking for one. She didn’t have time for pipe dreams and she had no illusions about the stranger Holdin had become. Famous, rich and now retired from football, he might not remember her. If he did, he might not care to hear what actually happened so long ago. She desperately hoped she had something he would care about though.
A second chance was all Holdin needed. Ensuring possession of Jill was a battle he intended to win. Veteran of a thousand fields of honor, Holdin knew better than to expect a fair fight. Views: 72
SUMMARY:July, 1700, Rome. Atto Melani - once a celebrated castrato soprano, now a spy in the service of King Louis XIV - mingles with other high-ranking guests at the villa of Cardinal Spada. Despite being there to celebrate a wedding, the main topic of conversation is the approaching demise of Charles II, King of Spain. Charles has no heir and Kaiser Leopold of Austria and King Louis are each demanding the throne, with the Vatican supposedly mediating. Keen to promote his master's cause, Melani sets in motion a grandiose conspiracy that plunges him into a world of secret languages, religious sects, forged wills and, ultimately,war in Europe. Views: 72
After witnessing the horrific murder of her twin sister Lilin, Agnes Hahn developed a multiple personality disorder in the form of her dead sibling and was admitted to the Napa State Mental Institution, simply known as "Imola" to its residents. By controlling her sister's body, Lilin escapes from the institution and begins a killing spree throughout northern California. Calling on the lessons learned in her therapy sessions and with the support of investigative reporter Jason Powers, Agnes begins to challange her maniacal sister. Wrestling with the secrets of her dark past and her persistent inner demon, Agnes finds herself in the ultimate battle to regain her life. Views: 72
After one daring act, two worlds collide. Duty has always been Estelle Travis’s byword. But every woman has her limits, even a recently widowed one with few prospects. Her father’s coldly calculating plan to force her into another marriage is the final straw. In an act of rebellion, she takes up a position as companion to Lady Crawley. She soon realizes she may have just exchanged one peril for another, in the guise of Alexander, Viscount Crawley. Alex is beguiled by the aura of mystery that surrounds the beautiful new governess. Her air of vulnerability brings out his protective instincts in spades. He discovers her well-hidden reckless streak when her sister goes missing and, rather than do what’s expected and return to her father’s austere household, Estelle embarks on her own search. Amid a thickening cloud of suspicion and whispers of murder, what choice does a gentleman of honour have other than to offer his assistance? Then there’s the allure of her company, even if it exposes him to dangers that have little to do with her sister’s plight… Warning: This title contains a Regency heroine who abandons conventional behaviour, breaches the social divide and renounces her inhibitions. Views: 72
The jet age began in 1939 with the brief hop of a secret German airplane. Seventy years later, the entire world depends upon the jet engine in every sphere - political, military, economic, and social. In Hypersonic Thunder, Walter Boyne weaves an intricate story of how the jet engine changed aeronautics and astronautics, pushing the frontiers of flight forward and permitting humankind to enter the space age. Drawing on his knowledge of the period, Boyne paints a gripping picture of jet aviation from the brilliant supersonic Concorde to the coming challenges of hypersonic flight. Using the fictional Shannons as a vehicle, the author ranges the world of aviation, combining the triumphs and tragedies of great aviation companies with the familiar conflicts of family life. All of the great names of aeronautics and astronautics appear here as they did on the historic scene, including such luminaries as Howard Hughes, Kelly Johnson, Burt Rutan, and Steve Fossett. The book thunders with the clash of combat, ranging from the courageous fights of the Israeli Air Force down through the raid on Libya, Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and, most important the ongoing war on terror. And space is not neglected, as Boyne covers everything from Skylab and the Space Shuttle, with its great achievements and terrible tragedies, to the International Space Station. From Publishers WeeklyBoyne, former director of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, delivers the final installment in his historical aerospace trilogy, after Roaring Thunder and Supersonic Thunder. Spanning from 1973 to 2007, the novel follows three generations of the fictional Shannon family, powerful players in the aerospace industry. Patriarch Vance, a WWI fighter pilot, established Aerospace Consultants, later run by his twin sons, Tom and Harry. Bob Rodriguez, ace pilot from the Korean War and "electronics genius," runs the research and development arm. Conflicts quickly arise in the Shannons' personal and professional lives: Tom's wife, Nancy, takes the company's reins during his six years as a Hanoi POW; Harry is distracted from the business in caring for his alcoholic wife, Anna; and Bob faces divorce when his wife, Mae, grows tired of his workaholic habits. An even more colorful drama plays out in the background, with astonishing technological advances like GPS and space shuttles, and the machinations of real-life titans like Howard Hughes and Steve Fossett. Boyne's well-paced saga, with its technical slant, will surely appeal to aviation buffs. (Apr.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From BooklistBoyne wraps up his three-part history of the jet age and of the fictional Shannon family with a novel that spans three decades and chronicles the development of the F-16, Skylab, the space shuttle, and the International Space Station. Like James Michener’s somewhat similar Space, the Thunder novels (the first two were Roaring Thunder and Supersonic Thunder, both 2006) are a mixture of technology and character, blending real and fictional people into a fact-based landscape. Boyne explores not just the aircraft and spacecraft themselves but also their impacts on the world, military and civilian. The writing is workmanlike—Boyne will never be accused of being a stylist—but the characters are meaty, and the events of the story are fascinating and often spectacular. Boyne also nicely captures the excitement and frequent tragedy of cutting-edge aeronautical innovation. The novel should appeal to a wide spectrum of readers, from technophiles to aviation-industry insiders to those who like to wander out to the airport just so they can watch planes take off and land. --David Pitt Views: 72
Grace MacKinnon's widowhood promises little but a life of drudgery under her father-in-law's oppressive rule. When quiet rebellion turns to opportunity, she books passage on an Atlantic steamer only to face near disaster in Halifax harbour. Her future looks doomed from the start until with the help of a sympathetic stranger, she arrives on Prince Edward Island. Her new-found independence drives her to undertake a brave new adventure in a male dominated world, and a chance encounter with Lucy Maud Montgomery brings her a surprising ally. Despite the challenges, Grace keeps her head and prevails, until an encounter with bootleggers during Canadian Prohibition threatens to topple her hard won success. Can Grace trust those she goes to for help, or as a woman alone in turn of the century Charlottetown are the odds stacked against her? Views: 72
Each book in the Crime Through Time series is hosted by a different child member of the famous Fitzmorgan detective family. While the young sleuth unravels a fictional mystery, readers learn about the real historical setting and actual crime-solving methods from the different eras. In sidebar activities, readers take on the role of assistant, helping to crack the case. Breathtakingly suspenseful but never violent and always age-appropriate, the books read like private investigative journals, with photos, maps, news clippings and crime scene sketches.In book 2, set in 1925, G. Codd Fitzmorgan arrives at a storm-battered mansion for a party. But more than an engagement celebration seems to be afoot, as our detective unravels a mystery involving a seance, a reckless aviator, and sale of liquor banned under Prohibition. Views: 72
You thought Man was alone on the Earth ? Think again ! They are here too, and they always have been. Following its great success in France, Book 1 of The Atlantis Project (Le Cycle des dômes) has just become available in English. Is the Atlantis really what you imagine ? The Atlantis Project : A great space opera saga Views: 72
Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's dramatic tale of survival at sea was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six weeks. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days out. Utterly absorbing" (Newsweek), Adrift is a must-have for any adventure library. Views: 72
Royce is hesitant and Angela anxious about their meeting. Each has secrets to protect but want the opportunity to explore the sexual hunger they'd almost ignored. Her family situation had inhibited any real exploration until now. His new career and her erotic writings using a pseudonym will surprise the other, when they trust each other enough to be honest. Consummating their hit and miss relationship will bring consequences neither imagined in their private and professional lives. Discovering their personal boundaries can only be liberating on their erotic journey. ** A Siren erotic romance ** 4.5 CHERRIES: "What happens when sci-fi erotica writer meets erotica comic book creator? Sparks fly! And if they knew each other before their respective careers? Well, they'll burn up the sheets and that's just what Royce and Angela do! The heroine, Angela, is one of the strongest women I've come across. She knows what she wants, is willing to go for it, and smart enough to know when to back away. She doesn't need the hero or any other man in her life to exist - which is refreshing, although the sparks when Royce re-enters her life show she's still human. The reader can easily relate to her struggle to love the man who isn't sure of his own feelings. If you love a good love story, with a few kinky twists, then Her Alpha Male is the novel for you. I give this work 4 cherries!" -- Tiger Lily, Whipped Cream Romance Reviews Views: 72
Someone is stealing the hearts of beautiful women . . .Portland, Maine. A missing high-school athlete's mutilated body is found in a scrap metal yard. Her heart has been surgically removed. The same day a young businesswoman is abducted . . .Former NYPD Detective Michael McCabe believes both crimes are the work of one man. A killer with surgical expertise who is targeting young women. Now McCabe and his team face a race against time to rescue the missing woman and unmask this sadistic killer -- before it is too late.The Cutting is one of the scariest debuts of the year. And the first in a great new series. Views: 72
LIMITED-TIME OFFER:Thaddeus Lewis, an itinerant "saddlebag" preacher still mourns the mysterious death of his daughter Sarah as he rides to his new posting in Prince Edward County. When a girl in Demorestville dies in a similar way, he realizes that the circumstances point to murder. But in the turmoil following the 1837 Mackenzie Rebellion he can get no one to listen. Convinced there is a serial killer loose in Upper Canada, Lewis alone must track the culprit across a colony convulsed by dissension, invasion, and fear. His only clues are a Book of Proverbs and a small painted pin left with the victims. And the list of suspects is growing … Views: 72
