In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches.Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after. Views: 44
Dragon Warrior by Meagan Hatfield released on Jul 1, 2010 is available now for purchase. Views: 44
On their last
assignment, GORGON agents Chris Gibson and his partner John Soong
protected Russian mob lawyer Andrei Voronin rather than killing him.
They covered Andrei's tracks, forged a shaky relationship, and their
international intelligence and paramilitary group staged Andrei's death
and took him into the fold. Nikita Kazakov, a Russian cop who had used
Andrei as a source and promised him protection, plots to avenge his
protege. He soon tracks down Chris-the "killer"-only to find a man he
desires, and Chris is just as intrigued. Amidst the danger of the
unsolved mystery still lingering around Andrei, Chris and Nikita stalk
each other, meet for heated sex, and try to work out who the other is:
criminal, cop, hitman... or lover. Views: 44
The Danger Zone Detective Patrick Cavanaugh survived by the skin of his teeth, and was one of the fiercest law enforcers west of the Mississippi. He wasn't friendly or popular, but he waged a war against crime with a ruthlessness that scared his peers. Now someone wanted to bring him down. And when you had more enemies than friends, where did you go for answers? Fun-loving Detective Margaret McKenna became Patrick's new partner. Little did he know Margaret had the power to ruin his life and was assigned to watch his every move. Nothing had prepared them for an attraction ocean deep -- and just as forbidden.While Patrick tried to fight against their love, Margaret couldn't keep from believing in his innocence -- and hoping he'd believe in their future. Views: 44
Seattle socialite Julia Dorsey has it all—prestige, money, magnificent Morgan horses, and a powerful, brilliant husband. But Julia's life is a nightmare of domestic violence and terror, and only an act of courage can save her. Will the price be too high? When mysterious Heck Dillon enters her life, Julia's fears return. Who is he? Can she trust him? As Dillon offers her quiet strength and protection, Julia begins to believe in hope for a new future, thanks to her discovery of a horse rescue in need. But the old life still haunts her and, before she can move forward, she must face her past. This tale of romance and suspense touches on two serious subjects: horse rescue and domestic violence. Views: 44
It's 1958 and Australia is becoming a different place. The Melbourne working-class suburb of Carlton is now home to many immigrant families trying to begin new lives and make sense of the old.Romek and Zofia, liberated from the camps in Poland, work hard at the local market, but their love is in ruins. Bloomfield is king and custodian of Curtin; the resplendent Valerio, stylish and soccer-mad, has just arrived from Italy. Romek and Zofia's skinny twelve-year-old son Josh takes up boxing and becomes bewitched by the Swedish Girl. But Zofia is tormented, and as she falls further into madness, Josh wonders if she can ever be made whole again.Scraps of Heaven is a stunning evocation of a changing world, where optimism is tinged with sorrow at the raw memories of war. Arnold Zable's irresistible storytelling becomes a celebration of survival, a reminder that scraps of heaven can be found everywhere.'An affectionate recreation of the inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton... Views: 44
1886, New York City: Charlotte Gleason, a rich heiress from England, escapes a family crisis by traveling to America in order to marry the even wealthier Conrad Tremaine. She soon decides that an arranged marriage is not for her and persuades her maid, Dora, to take her place. What begins as the whim of a spoiled rich girl wanting adventure becomes a test of survival. As for Dora, she lives a fairy tale complete with gowns, jewels, and lavish mansions--yet is tormented by guilt and the presence of another love that will not die. Will their masquerade be discovered? Will one of them have second thoughts? Will love win out? There is no guarantee the switch will work. It's a risk. It's the chance of a lifetime. From BooklistWhen Lottie is told that she must marry an American whom she has never met in order to salvage what is left of her family’s reputation in Wiltshire, England, she sees all of her dreams of storybook love and romance crumble. Until she devises a plan. Heiress Lottie trades places with her longtime maid, Dora, and together they attempt to pull off the switch of a lifetime. How will Lottie survive the cruel streets of New York City on her own? Does Dora have what it takes to become an aristocrat? In Moser’s (How Do I Love Thee? 2009) latest inspirational tale, a princess faced with poverty and a pauper disguised as royalty undergo a test of faith and a journey to self-discovery as both women struggle to survive in two different facets of nineteenth-century America—the slums of industrialized New York and the lavish enclaves of the elite. A novel of friendship, faith, and finding out who one truly is, Masquerade slips off its mask to reveal great love and strength in unlikely places. --Elizabeth Ponder From the AuthorDear Reader:I have never had so much fun writing a book as I did writing Masquerade. The girls' switch, the unimaginable wealth of the Gilded Age, the amazing fashion, and the inspiring tenacity of the immigrants coming to America for a new beginning. . . . It was like combining The Prince and the Pauper, "Titanic", Age of Innocence, and "Far and Away", all in one. In fact, I openly admit that the dance scene on Mulberry Street was in honor of my favorite scene in "Titanic" when Rose goes below deck and has some real fun dancing to the immigrants' music.This story also touched me because of my own immigrant roots. I stand in awe of the first English immigrant on my father's side, who entered America in 1638 at what became Newport, RI; and the Swedish immigrants on my mother's side who homesteaded in Minnesota in the late 1800's. Talk about taking a chance; moving forward on faith. I would not have the life I live now without their courage.Masquerade begs the question of who we are, and who we are expected to be. It's all about roles. A society girl and her maid. The rich and the poor. The good and the bad. Sometimes God takes us out of our comfort zones in order to make us see there is more to us than we imagine. The station in life that we happen to be born into does not form the boundaries of our purpose, it's just a jumping off point. The finish line can be reached via a myriad of roads. Life is not the process of discovering who we are, but discovering who we are supposed to be.Another reason why this book was such a joy to write was because the characters completely took over and surprised me. A lot. That's what I love about writing novels. The unpredictability of it all. With one word, one glance, one knock on the door, everything can change.Sounds a bit like life, doesn't it?So here's to you, dear reader. Knock on some doors, risk new roles, and step out on faith to find your true purpose.Nancy Moser Views: 44
One night has big consequences She's a captivating woman who catches his eye immediately. They spend one steamy night together. But in the morning, she's gone. Nine months later, firefighter Randy Montgomery is the first emergency responder on the scene of an accident. And as he pulls a very pregnant woman from the wreck, he recognizes her—Sam Gianfranco. What a twisted sense of humor fate has. Because not only is Sam about to give birth, but she's also in a pile of trouble. Police protection and bad-guy chases kind of trouble. Another man would walk away. Not Randy. A single glance at Sam and his baby, and he's in this for the long haul. And he'll do whatever it takes to keep all of them safe. Views: 44
Twelve strange, eerie, sensual stories by a bold new voice in weird fiction. Capricious gods rule a world of women. Zombies breed human cattle. The son of a superhero must decide between his heritage and his religion. Young lovers worship a primordial spider god. The apocalyptic rebirth of the god of the elephants. Monstrous chimeras roam through a devastated future Earth. A retired fisherman caught in the middle of a conflict between gods and superheroes. Teenagers struggle to survive a surreal ice age . . . Views: 44
