A 21-year-old woman, Eliza, disappears. Seven years later a man dies by the Egyptian obelisk in New York City's Central Park. He wears clothing from the late 19th century, has French francs and coins from the year 1887 in his pocket plus receipts from The Louvre and a French restaurant dated 1889. And next to his body is an ornate piece of jewelry: The Brimstone. But the events are linked. The woman's sister, Juliet, approaches the man's son, Dalton, with a theory: his father found a way to transport her sister to Paris in 1889.Dalton contacts an expert, Proctor, and realizes Juliet's theory is real. Also in pursuit of The Brimstone is a grisly mercenary with orders to find it at any cost. Dalton, Juliet and Proctor gather at midnight by the obelisk in Central Park, the portal. They're about to leave when the mercenary appears and grabs the Brimstone. All four are transported back to Paris, 1889 with no way to get back. Views: 16
Dopo che il mondo-fortezza di Reach è stato distrutto, insieme ai suoi coraggiosi difensori, un solo incrociatore è riuscito a fuggire a quel massacro, con a bordo gli unici umani superstiti: il capitano Keyes e il suo equipaggio composto da poche centinaia di marine, più l'ultimo super-soldato del progetto SPARTAN rimasto - Master Chief.Master Chief si schianta su Halo nel bel mezzo di una massiccia occupazione Covenant; con lui c'è Cortana, l'intelligenza artificiale dell'incrociatore. Stranamente, i soldati alieni sembrano alla ricerca di qualcosa nascosto sulla superficie dell'anello. Costruito da una razza estintasi da tempo, Halo custodisce molti segreti mortali, ma uno in particolare getta delle ombre inquietanti su tutto. Ora Master Chief deve guidare i soldati rimasti in una corsa contro il tempo... Views: 16
Synopsis:Glenstrae, Scotland—1614RICHES...Forced to flee Scotland and forfeit the chieftainship of his clan, renegade ReidMacGregor prospers as a fortune hunter in the rich waters of the Caribbean. But there are two treasures he has yet to claim—the lost library of an ancient Mayan priestess and the wild lass he left behind.TEMPTATION...Mary-Robena Wallace is a member of the rebellious MacGregor clan and a warrior in her own right. Desperate to free her clan from the cruelty of their king, she raids the borders alongside her kinsmen...until the devilishly handsome man from her past returns with an offer she’s hard-pressed to refuse.SEDUCTION...Reid promises gold in exchange for her expertise as a cave diver to locate a treasure in the Caribbean—but they both know he’s after something more. They strike a deal to save her clan, but the fruits of an exotic paradise and the sinful kiss of a traitorous rogue force her to choose between returning to Scotland, or surrendering to the Caribbean Scot.Toni LoTempio:A sexy, suspenseful story with great plottingand lots of witty dialogue. A winner!Biography:Award-winning author, Kimberly Killion, has been hailed by Romantic Times Magazine as an author who writes "captivating romance with excellent pacing and characters who are honorable, intelligent and full of humanity." Her debut book, Her One Desire, was nominated for the romance-publishing industry's highest award of distinction, the RITA® Award. Her One Desire won the 2009 Booksellers Best Award for both Long Historical and Best First Book. In addition, Kimberly's writing received an Award of Merit in the 2009 & 2010 HOLT Medallion. She was recognized in the 2009 National Readers' Choice Awards, the 2009 Golden Quill Awards, and the 2009 More Than Magic Contest. Romantic Times Magazine awarded Kimberly's second Scottish-set novel, Highland Dragon, with the K.I.S.S. Award and said this is "a tale to cherish."Aside from writing, Killion teaches graphic/web design. She lives in Illinois with her two children, a dog, three cats, and two dozen chickens.Please visit her website at www.kimberlykillion.com. Views: 16
In Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper, Simon Bloom and his friends used the Book of Physics to narrowly defeat villainess Sirabetta. Now Simon's nemesis, stuck as a helpless thirteen-year-old, wants revenge. In this exciting sequel, Simon and company must enter the mysterious undersea realm of the Order of Biology to fi nd Sirabetta before she can restore her powers. Aided by old allies and some new ones, the kids struggle with fi erce beasts, dangerous enemies, and their own evolving abilities. Blending humor, suspense, and science—and throwing new octopus powers into the mix—Michael Reisman brings us another outstandingly original adventure. Views: 16
It's simple. All Billy Raynor wants to do is shoot. After all, he is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everything's become complicated. His brother Ben, the piano prodigy, hardly talks anymore. His mom is always traveling on business. And his dad is always on his case about not being a team player. But when Ben's piano recital falls on the same day as the championship game, it is Billy who teaches his dad the true meaning of being a team player. Views: 16
As the 14th Squadron of the Royal Air Force is tasked with the responsibility of escorting a formation of American bombers, Harry falls into a dilemma of his own - literally. He realizes that just like the squadron, he must be responsible no matter what the consequences - for that is the mark of a true pilot. Views: 16
Three tribes are at war on the planet Gan, unaware that the sign of Christ’s birth on an unknown world - Earth - is about to appear in the heavens. During a bloody skirmish with Gideonite troops, Jonathan of Daniel spares Pekah, a young enemy soldier. His merciful act results in a chain of events that saves the life of his betrothed, ends the war, and gives birth to a national hero. Views: 16
A Short Story -Christmas is the season of miracles and Detective Tony Preston will need one if he is to stop the monster kidnapping children. With the help of a sexy crime lab tech—and a little divine intervention—he may just get his Christmas wish.~~~"Hey, Tony.""What?" Tony barked, looking up from the journal. His voice softened. "Oh, hi, Macy. I didn't realize it was you. How are things in the crime lab?""Busy, as usual." Macy stepped into the room. "Do you need some help going through those boxes? I'm off the clock.""I appreciate the offer, but it's Christmas Eve, Macy. Why don't you head on home?"She shrugged a careless shoulder. "My folks are on a cruise and my brother is spending the holidays with his in-laws. It's just me, It's A Wonderful Life and a frozen turkey dinner."Tony studied her for a moment and she glanced away, the color in her cheeks darkening. One corner of his mouth kicked up. "Then sure, I'd love some help. I've been staring at these files so long, I swear... Views: 16
They met at a wild party and neither forgot the experience. Each came away with completely different perceptions of what happened when Judith Reid, an ill at ease seventeen-year-old college student, captured Dev McAllister's attention and he succeeded in breaking through her icy demeanor. The minute things heated up, she ran. He chased and tried everything he could think of to get her to go out with him, only to be rejected. He finally admitted defeat and accepted the truth as he saw it. Judith Reid was a snob, no different from all those other women he'd met through his wealthy college roommate. In fact, she was worse because she had him believing in love at first sight, when in reality, she set him up. He swore to even the score no matter how long it took.Dev is still bent on his following his plans—seducing Judith and then leaving her wanting as he was left wanting all those years ago. To accomplish his feat he lures Judith, a commercial interior designer, into his grasp with... Views: 16
Why should you play hard to get when you can play with fire? The forbidden has never been so appealing as it is in Alison Tyler's latest collection. In these incendiary stories that explore the taboo side of erotica, couples go about setting their boundaries aflame. Committed to each other without question, they play out their naughtiest fantasies, pushing the limits of sex, lust, and the imagination as far as they can to please each other. Playing it a bit riskier and playing it a bit more daring will send readers and their partners steaming towards the next step in sexual exploration. Featuring new work from ADR Forte, Jolene Hui, Sommer Marsden, Shanna Germain, and others, Playing With Fire delivers enough heat to inspire readers to burn their own erotic bridges. Views: 16
