Although normally a better sleuth when looking trough murder suspects new apartments, Jacob found himself needing to make a necessary escape… Into the neighbor, Keri's, apartment. Keri needed a miracle when she was alone in the city and sick as a dog and Jacob suddenly appeared from her attack and then her closet… And he wants to take care of her, which she both needs and yet, not too amazingly, is not too quick to trust this intruder that immediately shed worry, concern, and chicken soup on her. This might have been enough to break the ice—and her high fever—but there's other issues at stake. Keri is next door to a murderous perp who deals in white-slavery, and gets caught up in the mess. Could this intruder end up as her rescuer? Or will she be up to her head in trouble with nowhere to go? Views: 51
"To call Going After Cacciato a novel about war is like calling Moby-Dick a novel about whales."So wrote the New York Times of Tim O'Brien's now classic novel of Vietnam. Winner of the 1979 National Book Award, Going After Cacciato captures the peculiar mixture of horror and hallucination that marked this strangest of wars.In a blend of reality and fantasy, this novel tells the story of a young soldier who one day lays down his rifle and sets off on a quixotic journey from the jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris. In its memorable evocation of men both fleeing from and meeting the demands of battle, Going After Cacciato stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it's about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in the hearts of us all.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 51
Darcy Butler is a fish out of water and is suffocating in the humid New Orleans heat. Dissatisfied with his career, his life, he is homesick and heartbroken. Above all Darcy is straight. Or so he believes until he meets the drop-dead gorgeous photographer he wants to revamp the art department of his e-magazine.
Caleb Mitchell, bad boy extraordinaire, lives life on the edge. He's been around the world covering murder and mayhem. Back in New Orleans to tend his dying mother, Caleb is worn down by grief. He seeks the diversion of working at a local e-magazine to help keep him sane. He doesn't expect the instant attraction to the bright-eyed editor/owner. That Darcy is probably straight doesn't matter to Caleb. Because when Caleb wants something, nothing will stand in his way.
Not even Darcy. Views: 51
Before Victor and Benjamin Franklin can figure out why he awoke from his 200 - plus years of sleep, giant bat planes and mysterious attacks bring mayhem to Philadelphia. Only two of history's inventors could pilot such high-flying creations - the famous Wright brothers! But the red-eyed brothers don't seem quite like themselves...Victor and Ben discover that the giant bat planes are part of a nefarious plan to gain mind-control over everyone in the city. Could the brothers really want to take over Philadelphia - and can Victor and his friends crash their plans in time?Uncover the secrets of Benjamin Franklinstein, and more of history's greatest inventors, at www.benjaminfranklinstein.com. Views: 51
Great Britain has walked a long, hard road back from defeat and occupation. In the process it has rebuilt its armed forces at the cutting edge of modern operational technology. But, they are still untested and untried. Now, as the Argentine Government casts covetous eyes on the Falkland Islands, Britain must show the world that it is, once again, a major power with a voice to be heard. To do this, they must fight an unprecedented campaign at the end of an 8,000 mile supply line and endure a brutal slugging match. Has their army shaken off the specter of defeat? Is their Navy capable of fighting so far from home bases? What are the mysterious Auxiliary Units whose very existence is denied? Above all, is the Lion Resurgent? Views: 51
Roger Cortland came to the Orbital Complex to continue his life's work in virtual reality, Marissa Correa to observe this Utopian society up close, and Jhana Meniskos to student the "Orbital Park," the station's biodiversity preserve. But no utopia is safe—from corruption, from sabotage, from corporate greed. And when this "perfect" world begins to unravel, all three will have to fight to protect their work—and their lives! Writer Michael Bishop says: "An exhilarating intellectual tour of both an amazing orbital habitat and a dizzying complex of ideas." Views: 51
In the high-risk game of bounty-hunting, one man will raise the stakes—and turn up the heat—higher than ever...WHEN STRANGERS BECOME LOVERSChecking into a Colorado ski lodge for some serious downtime, bounty hunter Marc King wants nothing more than to cool off and chill out. But then he meets London Brooke. She’s one of the hottest women Marc’s ever met, and the sparks between them could melt the Rockies. But this beautiful, intelligent, and beguiling stranger is hiding a secret from Marc that could get them both killed...DESIRE CAN TURN DEADLY London knows she can trust a man like Marc. But how can she tell him about the mysterious package she receives—and the photos that threaten to expose her past? With time running out, London has no choice but to draw Marc into a dangerous world of blackmail and revenge. As a professional, Marc can’t refuse her. As a man, he can’t resist her. But the deeper he falls, the deadlier the game. And if he doesn’t play his cards right, he could lose London forever...Lorie O’Clare’s novels are:“Page-turners [with] attraction so strong you can feel it!”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews “Packed with sensuality and suspense.”—Fallen Angel Reviews Views: 51
My name is Amelia Gray. I'm a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. In order to protect myself from the parasitic nature of the dead, I've always held fast to the rules passed down from my father. But now a haunted police detective has entered my world and everything is changing, including the rules that have always kept me safe.It started with the discovery of a young woman's brutalized body in an old Charleston graveyard I've been hired to restore. The clues to the killer—and to his other victims—lie in the headstone symbolism that only I can interpret. Devlin needs my help, but his ghosts shadow his every move, feeding off his warmth, sustaining their presence with his energy. To warn him would be to invite them into my life. I've vowed to keep my distance, but the pull of his magnetism grows ever stronger even as the symbols lead me closer to the killer and to the gossamer veil that separates this world from the next. Views: 51
A breathtaking collection of nine short stories and one short memoir piece by internationally acclaimed Australian author Janette Turner Hospital Violent weather pervades this breathtaking collection, reflecting the cataclysmic emotions swirling through the lives of the protagonists. A loner becomes obsessed with the beautiful face of a neighbour, a child and his enigmatic grandmother sit out a hurricane, two fragile girls visit their stepfathers in prison and share a macabre ritual, a young woman is deeply ashamed of what her father has become ... Janette turner Hospital sensitively weaves stories of heartbreaking poignancy, shocking power and steadfast resolve, all honouring a universal question: how can we maintain equilibrium in a turbulent and uncertain world? the turbulent river rushes on. 'Everything flows,' wrote Heraclitus, 'and nothing stays fixed.' Views: 51
Shelia M. Goss brings readers a modern day retelling of David and Bathsheba.Bathsheba Richards has just discovered that she has a half-sister who needs her help. Sheba's long lost sister isn't too happy about their reunion, though, since she has a lot of problems of her own. Sheba's dealing with her husband's boss, who wants her all to himself. After succumbing to his advances, Sheba gets pregnant, and there's no question about who the daddy is, since her husband has been overseas for the past three months.David King is the CEO of one of the largest media conglomerates in the country. Few people know that David has a calling on his life, but he's been running from it. He thought having fame and fortune would fulfill the need. Only after Sheba gets pregnant does he realize the error of his ways. Praying for God's mercy, David tries to right a wrong. Whether he will succeed or fail remains to be seen.With a long lost half-sister and a husband who will surely feel... Views: 51
