Alyssa Duncan is a beast on the soccer field. As the Copperheads' starting goalie, she might be the difference between a state title and total defeat—and she likes it that way. When a concussion takes Alyssa out of the lineup, her rising-star teammate Becca Miller takes over in goal. Becca turns out to be pretty good, too. And what seemed like a temporary change might not be so temporary after all. Will Alyssa heal in time for playoffs? And even if she recovers, what kind of beast will she have to be to knock Becca back to her old position? Views: 31
A sexy, bold adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that re-paints favorite characters in twenty-first century colorsJudge Fitzwilliam Darcy, a legal expert on both sides of the Atlantic, is ready to hang up his black robe and return to the life of a country gentleman—until he meets Elizabeth Bennet, a fresh-faced attorney with a hectic schedule and no time for the sexy but haughty judge.Tempers and sparks fly in Judge Darcy's courtroom— and outside, in a series of chance encounters that give each of them pause—as the two match wits and try to fight their overwhelming attraction. When they meet up in England at an international law conference, they embark on a hot, heavy affair. Back in the States, though, ethical considerations intrude, and each is subjected to a torturous period of soul-searching before they can find their way back to each other...Review[D]elicious! It is finger-licking, lip smacking, delicious... definitely my favorite modern re-telling of Pride and Prejudice to date. (Bella McGuire A Bibliophile's Bookshelf 20090918)The modern spin Angelini gives to the [Pride and Prejudice] characters and the plot makes the novel a quick, fun read. (Serena Agusto-Cox Savvy Verse & Wit 20090924)Completely enchanted... the book girl gives The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy by Sara Angelini a 4/5! (Carrie Zimmerman The Book Girl 20090928)The writing is witty and the characters and story line are so well developed. (Leeann Mackey Trying Our Best 20091002)An excessively diverting entertainment you won't want to miss. (Christina B. AustenProse 20091006)One of the best contemporary Austen re-tellings I've read. (Alana McClurey A Hoyden's Look at Literature 20091012)Absolutely delightful.(Katherine Nickel I Just Finished 20091012)A modern Lizzy and a modern Darcy falling in love in their own modern way. (Grace Loiacano Books Like Breathing 20091012)A delightfully romantic and passionate journey of Darcy and Lizzy. (Meredith Esparza Austenesque Reviews 20091027)A very fun, modern day adaptation of the classic Pride and Prejudice characters. (Wendi Barker Wendi's Book Corner 20091103)The Trials of the Honorable F. Darcy was a delightful and enjoyable read with romance, humor, misunderstandings, passion and chemistry. (Deanna Mom - Musings 20091113) About the AuthorSara Angelini is an attorney living in the San Francisco Bay area. After earning an MS in Animal Sciences, she decided against becoming a veterinarian when she realized she only liked her own pets and moved to California with her husband to pursue law school. She is working on her third novel. Views: 31
Be careful what you wish for. Young men in search of adventure... explorers driven to investigate the ends of the earth... a girl trying to find the perfect hiding place... a curiosity-seeker drawn to an abandoned amusement park. All of them are looking for something - and unfortunately, they usually find it. For the very unlucky, it sometimes finds them! In these ten spellbinding stories by World Fantasy Award winner Barbara Roden, very little is as innocent as it seems; but much is haunting, enigmatic, and terrifying. Where the Twilight Zone ends, the Northwest Passages begin. Views: 31
Six years ago, five friends went to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Four of them returned. One simply disappeared. Jenny Taylor has never gotten over the disappearance of her twin sister, Caitlyn, but now things are even worse. Caitlyn calls to Jenny in her dreams, begging her sister to find her. But Jenny’s memory of the entire night is completely gone. Shaye Archer knows better than anyone what it’s like to have gaping holes in your past, and how horrific dreams can cripple you. But this case presents problems on every level. An adult woman disappearing from the French Quarter during Mardi Gras is hard enough to get answers for, but when it happened years before, the difficulty level increases exponentially. But Shaye’s empathy for Jenny prevents her from saying no, even though she doesn’t expect to find anything. Then a witness is murdered, and Jenny’s memory starts to return. What did she see in the alley that night? And how many more are in danger because of it? Views: 31
Once upon a time, not so long ago, the magical world of Lunaria was freed from corruption by the Bond of Light. The Master, who ruled over Lunaria with an iron fist, was defeated, and the Guardians returned home safely after restoring the balance between the Light and Dark. To keep things this way, one simple rule had to be obeyed. But unfortunately, not all can go as planned... Views: 31
Clementine can't believe her ears - her beloved teacher, Mr. D'Matz,
might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip
to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her
itch to draw constantly, or her need to play 'Beat the Clock' when the
day feels too long. And in his place, he's left a substitute with a
whole new set of rules that Clementine just can't figure out. The only
solution, she decides, is to hatch a plan to get Mr. D'Matz back. If it
means ruining her teacher's once-in-a-lifetime chance -- well, it's
worth it. Isn't it? Views: 31
Follow the adventures of the Scarburgs through the Civil War as they struggle to save their beloved plantation ‘Scarlett,’ overcome the fears of battle and withstand the hardships of prison life at the hands of the Yankees while constantly trying to decipher the code from the past. Does the code tell of treasury or is it a message of dire warning. Views: 31
