Arden FD, #2Jessica dreams of putting out fires but can she cope with fanning the flames of Kevin's smoldering heart?When she turns thirty, Jessica realizes time is running out if she wants to pursue her dream of being a firefighter and paramedic. Kevin offers her the opportunity to make her dream a reality, but both are unprepared for the flames of desire their meeting ignites.But what's with Kevin? He flirts with her, then pushes her away. Not that she needs the complication of starting a new job with a reputation anyway. Jessica decides she'll just concentrate on her training instead of the dreamy guy who can't make up his mind.Friends complicate the matter even further, wreaking havoc on Jessica's plans to stay focused solely on her goal. As Jessica's tests approach, she and Kevin must come to terms with their burgeoning love for each other. Will circumstances snuff their chances for happiness?WARNING: Light BDSM, kink, explicit sex69,732 Words Views: 21
From the author who brought brains to the blockbuster… Combining glamorous characters, glorious locations and an intelligent, compelling plot, Lesley Lokko’s novels are rich, satisfying and all-consuming.
The much-heralded ‘return of the blockbuster’ is finally here – and Lesley Lokko delivers all the classic ingredients – international settings, riveting plots, great characters and a dose of a glamour – but brought bang up to date.
Shot through intelligence and emotional drama, her novels offer the perfect escape into another world – whether it’s that of the international jet set, or the dark deeds of the backstreets – and Lesley makes the journey immense fun along the way.
Fabulous friendships you won’t forget, cruel betrayals and passionate relationships – Lesley gives you a book to lose yourself in, and a world to fall in love with. Views: 21
CLA Children's Book of the Year Award 2008 longlistCCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens, 2008 Children's Crown Award 2009 FinalistIce cream! You scream! Sammy has learned to live by his wits on the voyage from Poland to the Jewish immigrant community that is to be his new home in New York City. It is here he discovers that the vibrant, noisy streets of New York are alive with challenge - even more of a challenge than his new school. Will it be Sammy's wits, or his beautiful singing voice that will keep him out of trouble in the games of stickball in the rough-and-tumble streets?Rona Arato has written a humorous, life-affirming story about a young boy standing up for himself in the midst of peer pressure from a local gang, prejudice against new immigrants, and his own desire to be accepted for who he is. Views: 21
Born between a board fence and a set of trash cans, the hero of this absorbing new novel by Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry is a lowly stray dog. Abandoned at an early age by his mother and separated from his siblings, he faces every challenge with his nose upturned and his lustrous tail held high. His journey out of puppyhood, during which he becomes the loyal companion to a homeless man, discovers an ear for poetry, and meets his match in his brutal rival, Scar, is a story of perseverance in a world of danger and unexpected opportunity. But through it all, he cannot forget his frail little sister, Wispy, and he does not rest until he finds her again. Told with humor and keen insight into both canine and human behavior, the story of this proud survivor will delight dog-lovers and adventure Views: 21
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Third volume in the series. Views: 21
