Valerie Hart left her very Alpha, very workaholic attorney husband six months ago, but only because they'd reached a point of total frustration with each other. Compromising on anything had seemed out of the question. Space away and time to settle down had been her only choice, she'd thought. Of course, she'd also thought Jett would come after her. The stubborn man didn't. And then, idiot that she was, she'd taken some poor advice and filed for a divorce. But she wasn't being an idiot any longer, and she wasn't ready to give up on their marriage or on Jett. Yet. She had a plan and set herself a deadline: Valentine's Day. If she couldn't win him back by then, well... No! She would.The wife he'd loved with every fiber of his being until she'd left him suddenly walked back into his life. Pride told him to refuse to even consider taking her back. Hope he'd thought he'd given up on made him ignore his bruised ego and see what would happen. There would certainly be punishment for her irresponsible actions. He wouldn't forgive her easily, if he even could. Views: 36
Book 2 of Wings of Gold by T.E. Cruise Views: 36
Welcome to the Jungle!
Tethyrian colonists sent to the jungle island of Chult have vanished and only their celebrated leader has returned. The story he tells of disease and monsters rings false to his enemies--a former mutineer is sent to discover what really happened to the Lost Colony, and what the Hero of Tethyr is hiding.
The first book in a series designed to showcase the uncivilized areas that iconic to the **Dungeons & Dragons**(R) game, *The Fanged Crown* is an easy way for unfamiliar readers to pick up the **Forgotten Realms**(R). With plenty of action, intrigue, and adventure, this is a book that will appeal to new readers and familiar readers alike. *The Fanged Crown* and the rest of the Wilds series may be read in any order.
*From the Paperback edition.* Views: 36
This is an anthology of four contemporary love stories by popular authors of romance. Four American women experience the passion of summer love when they travel to Scotland. Suddenly chasing kilts was never more fun. Views: 36
Murder, intrigue and marriage in the Welsh Marches of old . . . - When Sir Geoffrey's unpopular brother, Henry, is murdered, he unwillingly inherits Goodrich Castle in the Welsh Marches. Immediately, his sister pushes him towards a marriage that will provide an heir and stability for the family. But when Geoffrey survives attempts on his own life, he wonders whether they are linked to Henry's death, to his potential brides, or even to the rumoured murder of the Duchess of Normandy, as a Welsh revolt against the English looms. Views: 36
Sometimes the threat is human...Specialists in domestic spiritual clearance, Psychic Surveys have never been busier. Case after case is coming in, not just locally, the net is spreading wider. Although exhausted, Ruby is pleased. Her track record as well as her down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach to the paranormal inspires faith in the 'haunted' and willingly they call on her high street consultancy when the supernatural takes hold.But that's all about to change.Two cases are proving trying: 44 Gilmore Street, home to a particularly violent spirit, and the reincarnation case of Elisha Grey – the latter a case Ruby was reluctant to take on, believing it outside their area of expertise. Nonetheless, she and her team try and find a solution for both of them. But when Gilmore Street attracts press attention, matters quickly deteriorate. Dubbed as the 'new Enfield', the 'Ghost of Gilmore Street' grabs the nation's imagination, but, as Ruby and her team fail several times to evict the... Views: 36
Sutton, Massachusetts. 1675 Many reverends are preaching from the pulpit that the natives must be driven out. That the fertile lands of the new world are intended by God Himself for the newcomers who swarm in ever-increasing numbers from England. Prudence isn't so sure about that. She and her father have been traveling the quiet pathways of central Massachusetts for years now, spreading the good Views: 36
When Real Estate owner Todd Baker appears unannounced at Chloe Armstrong's front door offering to buy her home, she is unimpressed by his offer, his good looks or his expensive suit. Not to mention his killer smile.Chloe has spent years as a dancer at the Lido in Paris. Until a career ending fall sent her back home to be with her dying father. She is an independent woman, who has found a new purpose restoring her home. She has no time for a controlling man in her life.Reluctant to let this golden opportunity pass to own a prime piece of beachside property, Todd wears down Chloe's defences enough to allow a friendship to develop. He is surprised to find he is enjoying her company. He is falling for the ex-dancer, but is totally in denial. When Patrick, Todd's laid-back, charismatic and handsome younger brother appears, sparks fly between Patrick and Chloe.Can Todd persuade Chloe to see him as he really is underneath the expensive façade?Will Chloe learn to trust someone with her... Views: 36
It is a longing and search for love that motivates three girls living in the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage renowned for its extraordinary musical program. But for Rosalba, Anetta, and Luisa, the love they seek is not where they expect to find it. Set in the early 1700s in the heart of Venice, this remarkable novel deftly weaves the history of Antonio Vivaldi's early musical career into the lives of three young women who excel in voice and instrument. Under the composer's tutelage and care, the orphans find expression, sustenance, and passion. But can the sheltered life of the orphanage prepare them for the unthinkable dangers outside its walls? Views: 36
In her hugely acclaimed debut Anne Donovan tells an endearing, humorous
yet unsentimental story of a working-class Glaswegian man who discovers
Buddhism, rejects old habits and seeks a life more meaningful, only to
alienate his immediate family in the process. Moving seamlessly between
three family members, Donovan's clear-eyed, richly expressive prose
sings off the page. Each character's voice has its own subtle rhythm and
the conclusion is a poignant mixture of hope and lingering
reservations. Buddha Da is a delight from one of Britain's best writers. Views: 36
