Miho's backyard had always been the sea. The creatures within it were an endless source of fascination. But when the sea steals away her small family, she finds herself the ward of an uncle she has never met and submerged in a world she has never known: Japan. From the city of Nagoya to the seaside town of Goza, Miho struggles to fit in and navigate the language, the culture and her own grief. It is in Goza that she discovers her surprising family history and finds new teachers. She is befriended by an old man who becomes her Sensei and teaches her Sho-do, The Way of the Brush. And it is there she meets Gaia, the living entity of the Earth. Gaia grants her amazing powers to connect with the "minds in the water" and Miho is given access and understanding to all the world's oceans. Will she be able to use her powers to help balance the traditions of the past with the demands of the present? Can she overcome her outsider status to help others understand The Way of Water? Views: 50
The Civil War ended in 1864. Many men were killed, and their families waited in vain for them to come home. Young Tyree Terel leaves his home in Cumberland Valley, Tennessee, and goes in search of his father. When Ty returns, carpetbaggers have stolen his home and killed his mother and sister. Ty is no gunfighter, but he avenges their death, and is forced to flee to the West. Views: 50
Catriona Cameron was once famed for her seductive beauty and charm. Now she saw no one, hiding from the world . . . and no one dared break through her self-imposed exile. No one, that is, until Mark Thorburn burst into her home, and Catriona's darkened world began to have color again. Thorburn, secretly the heir to an Earldom, claimed he was a footman. But Catriona didn't care about the scandal their passion could cause . . . for his very touch sparked her back to a life of sensuality, one she thought she'd never have again. Little does she know that Mark is part of a masquerade. One that will end when they become the target of a madman set on revenge. Mark realizes he will have to do more than win her love . . . he will have to save her life as well. About the AuthorKaren Ranney wanted to be a writer from the time she was five years old and filled her Big Chief tablet with stories. People in stories did amazing things and she was too shy to do anything amazing. Years spent in Japan, Paris, and Italy, however, not only fueled her imagination but proved that she wasn't that shy after all. Yet she prefers to keep her current adventures between the covers of her books. Karen lives in San Antonio, Texas Views: 50
Review"[S]izzling and captivating...Mallory weaves a fine yarn with plenty of spice and thrills." (Publishers Weekly )"4 1/2 Stars! The sizzling sexual tension between the hero and heroine will leave readers breathless." (RT Book Reviews )"Mallory's ability to take history and legend and turn it into a masterpiece is simply magnificent!" (FreshFiction.com )"Alex is a delicious male lead that would send any woman's heart aflutter." (NightOwlReviews.com )"TOP PICK! 4 1/2 stars! Mallory imbues history with a life of its own, creating a deeply moving story. Her characters are vibrantly alive and full of emotional depth, each with their own realistic flaws. Her sensuous and highly passionate tale grabs the reader and doesn't let go." (RT Book Reviews on The Guardian )"Mallory has an amazing ability for creating a riveting story, intertwining adventure and history overlaid with great depth of emotion and laced with a constantly increasing level of sensuality. Such depth and sensuality are a rare treat." (4 Stars, RT Book Reviews on *Knight of Pleasure* )"Mallory's debut is impressive. She breathes life into major historical characters...in a dramatic romance." (4 Stars, RT Book Reviews on *Knight of Desire* )"Spellbinding! Few writers share Margaret Mallory's talent for bringing history to vivid, pulsing life." (New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley on Knight of Desire ) About the AuthorMARGARET MALLORY abandoned a career as a lawyer to become a romance novelist. Why this surprised everyone, she doesn't know. Who wouldn't rather have thrilling adventures with handsome Highlanders than write briefs and memos? Margaret lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, a goofy dog, and a crabby cat. With her children off to college, she spends most of her time working on her next book in the RETURN OF THE HIGHLANDERS series. Margaret loves to hear from readers. You can contact her via her website @www.MargaretMallory.com. Views: 50
Betrayal. Sacrifice. Survival. Welcome to The Extinction Trials... In Stormchaser and Lincoln's ruined world, the only way to survive is to risk everything. To face a contest more dangerous than anyone can imagine. And they will do anything to win. But in a land full of monsters – human and reptilian – they can't afford to trust anyone. Perhaps not even each other... Views: 50
Lance has always known he was gay, but he's never had a real boyfriend. Sergio
is bisexual, but his only real relationship was with a girl. When the two of
them meet, they have an instant connection--but will it be enough to overcome
their differences?
Allie's been in a relationship with a guy for the last two years--but when
she meets Kimiko, she can't get her out of her mind. Does this mean she's gay?
Does it mean she's bi? Kimiko, falling hard for Allie, and finding it impossible
to believe that a gorgeous girl like Allie would be into her, is willing to
stick around and help Allie figure it out.
Boyfriends with Girlfriends is Alex Sanchez at his best, writing with
a sensitive hand to portray four very real teens striving to find their places
in the world--and with each other. Views: 50
The year is 1911. After attending college for two years, Margaret Chambers returns home to teach in the one-room school house of her youth. Trouble brews quickly. The God-fearing citizens of his small, weather-beaten town feel threatened by the bright-eyed, full-figured Margaret. She’s too smart by half and she needs to be put in her place. The men devise a plan to chase Margaret from the county forever. But fueled by whiskey and the shame of their own desires, their plan soon spins out of control. In one night of violence, they ambush Margaret and tar and feather her naked body. After the men are arrested, a long, painful trial begins – a trial that will thrust this proud, private Kansas town into the national spotlight, splitting families apart and exposing the dark secrets of one hideous night. Esther’s Pillow is based on a true story. Views: 50
A sweeping epic of the American frontier and the brave few who risked their lives for the promise of glory and limitless fortunes For Americans in the early nineteenth century, the uncharted western frontier signified both great opportunity and grave danger. Bold pioneers left the civilized Eastern Seaboard in droves, seeking riches and reinvention. Trekking across the continent's vast plains and rivers, they faced the threat of disease, wild animals, and violence from Native Americans who resented this invasion into their land. In this stunningly dynamic novel, author Cameron Judd portrays one such perilous journey down the Ohio River through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Celinda Ames. During the Ames family's trip to Natchez—one of the earliest settlements in what is now Mississippi—both of Celinda's parents die from infection. Left to fend for herself, Celinda encounters an array of seamy characters drawn to the lawless West, like the... Views: 50
