Continuing the exploration of the father-son dynamic that he began in the short story AT THE DINER, author Neil Plakcy expands on the theme with a look at the lives of seven men in the town of Stewart's Crossing. Through all of their trials and tribulations, the men make a pact to stick to their dedication to their fathers and the fathers they themselves are destined to become. Views: 19
Love in a foreign land. A decaying hacienda full of secrets. And a woman searching for the story of her life.A funeral and some family business—that's what Julia Bentley expects when she travels to the Philippines to bury her grandfather. She hopes for a brief adventure, a distraction from her most recent failed relationship and her loose-ends California life. Maybe even a chance to meet some distant relatives she's never known.Instead, she discovers a place where past and present, Spanish and Asian, primitive and civilized mingle in a melange as spicy and colorful as the paella her relatives dish up for special occasions. A place where some children hitch rides on cattle and others wield loaded guns. Where guerillas lurk in the jungle, and volcanoes and governments are threatened to blow. Where stories haunt her ancestral home—the grand but decaying Hacienda Esperanza, Plantation of Hope—and danger lurks behind every tree. Love and... Views: 19
A state of emergency is declared across America as a new strain of bacillus sweeps across the nation with alarming speed and devastation — a combination of bubonic and various other plagues caused by incorrect disposal of the nation's waste products. There is no known antidote. When the President informs the nation that it's their duty to protect disease free zones, that's exactly what they do. The book then turns into a war between those who are infected, those who aren't , and those who think everyone else is… the result is nothing short of a blood-bath. Views: 19
When his fortune cookie cracks open and a tiny pink alien steps out, Richard Bickerstaff knows that he's in for more than a Chinese dinner. And he's right! Aric, that bossy extraterrestrial, needs Richard's help. He's got to keep pollution-loving aliens from turning Earth into a Toxic Waste Theme Park. The trouble is, they've already started, and they're moving fast! Can Richard and Aric stop the total trashing of the planet? Kids will love this very funny Stepping Stones HUMOR title!From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 19
When an old man dies a seemingly natural death in a parking lot, only Inspector Michael Green finds it suspicious. Something about the closed case has caught his eye - why did the victim have a mysterious gash on his head, inflicted around the time of his death? Talking to the man's family only increases Green's curiosity. They are obviously hiding something about the old man, who lived in isolation as though avoiding painful memories. A search of his house turns up an old tool box with a hidden compartment containing a German ID card from World War II. Was the victim a Jewish camp survivor or a Nazi soldier trying to escape imprisonment? Or had he been a Polish collaborator who had sold his own people into slavery and death? Could someone have tracked him down for revenge? Even Green, with all his experience, could never have imagined the truth. The sequel to Do or Die is not only a tightly plotted police mystery, but a compelling tale of unhealed emotional wounds from a time... Views: 19
The best of the street chronicles today, Ghetto Girls Too is a wonderfully hypnotic adventure that delves into the convoluted minds of criminals and the dark world of police corruption. Yet, there is something thrilling and surprisingly tender about this ongoing young-adult saga filled with mad flava. Coco is from da hood, she’s down with Ghetto Girls. Her friend Deedee is downtown chic but when dramas pop off, Deedee reps Ghetto Girls Too. Things get jumping after Eric Ascot, music producer and Deedee’s uncle avenges the rape of his niece. He crosses a line from which there seems to be no right way back. Under the watchful eyes of the law, Eric is wooed by a mobster and spurned by his fiancée. His actions place not only his life in danger but put Coco and Deedee in a perilous position. While Eric uses all his resources to win his love back, the police use every law on the books to shut him down. How far will they go and what will be the damage? Check it
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Genres and Themes: Paranormal, Shapeshifter One stroke of his tongue and you’re his forever. Experience the true meaning of doggy-style. Wade Alsatian is stuck guarding the owner of the escort service he frequents. He doesn’t count on the sexy as hell woman tying him in knots and driving him insane with her mouth and body. Jetta Volker still carries scars from a dog attack. Now she’s left in the care of a huge shepherd, and afraid to move in her own home. But it’s for other reasons she waits for her guard to return. His scent triggers a need she has ignored far too long. Jetta gave up on men -- but she wants this one. Breaking through barriers and accepting the scars from their past may tear them apart. Views: 19
Shifter Town Enforcement Novella **This story will also be available in The Christmas Hearts Anthology by Sadie Hart and Kodilynn Calhoun** Breanne Torres has done her best to distance herself from her past. Hiding in White Pine, she doesn't expect that werewolf alpha Hunter Reed will help her rediscover the joy of Christmas. Or that her ex-husband's past will come to haunt her. Views: 19
Macy Misa is the biggest JONAS fan out there. She also happens to go to school with the boys, plus she's best friends with Stella, the band's stylist. But every time she's around Joe, Kevin, and Nick, her nerves take over! When Macy overhears Kevin saying that the band needs a backup singer for their next album, she eagerly volunteers. After a test run, however, Kevin realizes that Macy's singing isn't record material. Will Kevin risk hurting Macy's feelings and tell her the truth, or will he put his band on the line and let her sing? And when the boys agree to participate in a 'Hang with JONAS' contest, the winner turns out to be a little overzealous. Will JONAS survive an entire week with their superfan? Views: 19
