A family legend could lead to a treasure more precious than pearls…or get them killed. Between babysitting her very pregnant sister-in-law and fending off her mother’s nagging about her marital status, Blair Moreau is going insane. Her only hold on sanity is her daily walk for a guilty peek at her crush, the sexy neighbor who’s fixing up the old Cotesworth place. Conn Lucas, the bastard son of Culford’s leading family, got way out of town a long time ago. When the only relative who didn’t despise him leaves him her 250-year-old house, Conn plans to refurbish it, flip it, and get back to Connecticut as soon as possible. Until a local beauty with a rare talent for DIY gives him a hand with some stubborn siding. When he makes her mad enough to swing a two-by-four at his head, he realizes Blair is better than perfect. Especially when his efforts to keep her from killing him explode into an erotic rush of adrenaline that unleashes desires they’ve both kept hidden. Breaking through Conn’s tough shell isn’t as difficult Blair’s next hurdle—telling him she’s a werewolf. First, though, they’ve got to deal with meddling ghosts and a bad ol’ boy cousin who isn’t above taking what he wants at nail-gun point… Warning: This book contains a smokin’ hot werewolf chick with serious DIY know-how and a man who thinks that’s sexy; illegal use of nail guns; things to do in a claw-foot tub; pirate references; piddling Dobermans and meddling ghosts. Which is better than meddling Dobermans and piddling ghosts. Views: 46
For months, Leslie Collins has been trying to outrun the man who is trying to kill her. Determined to establish some semblance of a normal life while she finishes her masters degree, Leslie arrives at the home of Jordan Saber, looking for a job.Jordan takes pity on her and hires her to help out in the kitchen. He also falls in love with her.Jordan tries to protect Leslie from the pain of her past and the disapproving stares of those in her present. It seems lots of people don't like the fact that Jordan, a white man, has fallen in love with an African-American woman, even though they make a great team and really love each other. Although Jordan is dealing well with the race issue, Leslie must come to understand that regardless of the color of the wrapping, love is a precious gift. Views: 46
I had never seen Master John Wyclif so afflicted. He was rarely found at such a loss when in disputation with other masters. He told me later, when I had returned them to him, that it was as onerous to plunder a bachelor scholar's books as it would be to steal another man's wife. I had, at the time, no way to assess the accuracy of that opinion, for I had no wife and few books ...' So begins another delightful and intriguing tale from the life of Hugh de Singleton, surgeon in the medieval village of Bampton, near Oxford, and bailiff of Bampton Castle at the behest of Lord Gilbert Talbot. Hugh sets his cap at the delightful Kate, who proves equally resourceful in the search for the missing books. Some very determined adversaries are out to stop him, permanently if necessary - but are they motivated by greed or a more personal animosity? Then the corpse of a poor scholar, who had tried to sell one of the books, is found in the river: but he had not simply drowned ... Views: 46
EDITORIAL REVIEW: ***He's got a way with horses...and with women...*** **His heart is as wild as the horses he trained...** Nate Shawcross is perfectly content to spend his days training wild horses. So when a beautiful greenhorn unexpectedly shows up for a seminar from the famous "Horse Whisperer" of Wyoming, all Nate wants to do is send her packing... **The last thing she expects is a lesson in romance...** Graduate student Charlie Banks came to the ranch to learn about horse communication, but when she meets the ruggedly handsome cowboy, she starts to fantasize about another connection entirely... Nate needs to stay focused if he's going to save his ranch from foreclosure, but he can't help being distracted by the brainy and breathtakingly sexy Charlie. Could it be that after all this time Nate has finally found the one woman who can tame his wild heart? **"I'M EXPECTING GREAT THINGS FROM JOANNE KENNEDY!"** -Linda Lael Miller, *New York Times *bestselling author of *The Bridegroom* ***Praise for Cowboy Trouble:*** **"Everything about Kennedy's charming debut novel hits the right marks...you'll be hooked."** -BookLoons **"A fresh take on the traditional contemporary Western...There's plenty of wacky humor and audacious wit in this mystery-laced escapade."** *-Library Journal* **"A fun and delicious romantic romp...If you love cowboys, you won't want to miss this one! Romance, Mystery, and Spurs! YUM!!"** -Wendy's Minding Spot (20100817) Views: 46
Cambridge archaeologist Sarah Weston makes an unusual discovery in the ancient Ethiopian mountain kingdom of Aksum—a sealed tomb with inscriptions in an obscure dialect. Along with her colleague, American anthropologist Daniel Madigan, she tries to identify the entombed man and translate the inscriptions. Tracking down clues in Addis Ababa and the monasteries of Lalibela, Sarah and Daniel uncover a codex in the subterranean library revealing the secret of the tomb—a set of prophecies about Earth’s final hours, written by a man hailed by Ethiopian mystics as Coptic Christianity’s 10th saint. Faced with violent opposition and left for dead in the heart of the Simien Mountains, Sarah and Daniel survive to journey to Paris, where they’re given a 14th-century letter describing the catastrophic events that will lead to the planet’s demise. Connecting the two discoveries, Sarah faces a deadly conspiracy to keep the secret buried in order to promote technological advances presently leading toward the prophesied end of the Earth. Views: 46
A LOVE TO DIE FOR... On the run since his daughter was born, Mitch Turner has concealed a truth so dangerous, its discovery could jeopardize both their lives. But when a series of shocking murders hits their newfound home, the trail leads straight to Mitch. With the police out for blood and his daughter ripped from his arms, he has nowhere to turn -- until a beautiful stranger offers her help. Neesy Brown has made mistakes in her life, yet she refuses to believe this mysterious man is a killer. There’s a strength in his broad shoulders that draws her to him and a weariness in his eyes that she longs to ease. As the murders tear her small town apart, she vows to help Mitch find his missing child. But a cunning predator is pulling them deeper and deeper into his fatal game. And the price of losing is the child -- and the future -- they could both share... Views: 46
Review"This riveting story is about two accomplished women who found themselves attracted to each other. . .These women write beautifully, and their letters to each other. . . (read like) lovely word bouquets."--St. Paul Pioneer Press What a touching story is "You and No Other," by Jane Weiss and Bonnie Zahn. . .A thoroughly eye-opening narrative told with frankness and skill.--ABC Newspapers; Dave Wood, past vice-pres. Nat'l. Book Critics Circle Product Description“This story is a compelling revelation of love between women who were raised in the heart of America and had to break every norm and tradition to find their way to each other. It’s a magnificent tale, told in two honest voices. You’ll come to know Bonnie and Jane as they come to know each other and their story will open your heart and mind to the full range of love’s expression.” ~Christina Baldwin, author of Storycatcher:Making Sense of Our Lives through the Power and Practice of Story “A powerful story of love, conflict, and redemption that made me reconsider my own views on homosexuality. I’m a better person for having read it.” ~Bill Hammond, author of A Matter of Honorand For Love of Country “A spiritual teacher once said that if we truly follow our highest good, then everyone around us benefits, even if they don’t see that to be true in the moment. I was constantly reminded of this wisdom reading this brave, compelling story of Bonnie and Jane’s decision to follow their souls’ call into a same-sex relationship that demanded leaving their husbands and families. This book reads like a good novel; I loved the contrast and depth of the narrative, written in the different voices of both women. And it has a happy ending, which I hope gives courage to other womenif they discover love where they least expect it.” ~Margaret J. Wheatley, author of Leadership and the New Science Views: 46
