Anna Strong was a tough-as-nails bounty hunter, until the night she was attacked-and changed forever. Now a vampire, Anna discovers that her long-dead brother may have had a daughter-and the girl's in serious trouble. There are some very dangerous people after her, but they're about to learn that to a bounty hunter with an unnatural thirst for blood, even the deadliest human predators are easy prey. Views: 47
Siblings Ganus and Kathyanne move to a new town to build new futures—but the shadow of prejudice follows them wherever they go When mixed-race brother and sister Ganus and Kathyanne Bazemore move to Estherville, a small Southern town, they're looking for a fresh start. They don't know anyone and nobody knows them, but they are two bright, attractive young people looking for work. It doesn't take long, however, before the two kids are subjected to the worst of the town's lust, brutality, and bigotry. A gripping story of the pre–civil rights era South, Place Called Estherville offers a candid glimpse of one of America's most troubling legacies. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erskine Caldwell including rare photos and never-before-seen documents courtesy of the Dartmouth College Library. Views: 47
Left alone on the Cahill family ranch, Quin believes in making the most of the life he was born to. So, according to his late father's wishes, he's ruthlessly buying all the surrounding Cahill Crossing land he can get his hands on.Flame-haired Boston heiress Adrianna McKnight wants to forge her own path—from society girl to independent rancher—and has settled on Texas for her fresh start. Her new neighbor, Quin, doesn't like the competition one bit. But she's not going to let an infuriatingly sexy cowboy get in her way! Views: 47
Can She Forget The Past... Professional set designer and recent widow Ryan Mitchell finds comfort working on a new television show. She also finds handsome studio executive Keir Southall, a divorced father of two. The attraction is undeniable¯but Ryan is deeply concerned about what dating the owner of the studio could do to her professional reputation.And Take A Chance On The Future? But her co-workers don't seem to mind and Keir's children welcome her with open arms. It looks like a new chance for love until the son of a friend of Keir's ex-wife starts a fight with Keir's young son, calling Ryan a home wrecker. Horrified that her relationship with Keir is hurting his children, Ryan must now choose between her own happiness and the peaceful, happy lives she wants for his children... Views: 47
His eyes saw all... Jenny Larkin. Ever since the accident that blinded her, she existed only in Ben Brisco's midnight memories. But now she was his best lead to find a killer. Ben only hoped she wouldn't remember him--or discover that he, too, knew the truth about her guilty secrets .... Her eyes saw nothing... No one could stop Jenny from searching for her friend's murderer. But all too soon she could feel someone watching her ...hear footsteps stalking her ...taste fear enveloping her .... There was only one man who could help her--but Jenny would never let Ben Brisco back into her life, no matter what the cost .... Views: 47
Meena Harper has a special gift, but it's only now that anyone's ever appreciated it. The Palatine Guard—a powerful secret demon-hunting unit of the Vatican—has hired her to work at their new branch in Lower Manhattan. With Meena's ability to predict how everyone she meets will die, the Palatine finally has a chance against the undead.Sure, her ex-boyfriend was Lucien Antonescu, son of Dracula, the prince of darkness. But that was before he (and their relationship) went up in flames. Now Meena's sworn off vampires for good . . . at least until she can prove her theory that just because they've lost their souls doesn't mean demons have lost the ability to love.Meena knows convincing her co-workers—including her partner, Über-demon-hunter Alaric Wulf—that vampires can be redeemed won't be easy . . . especially when a deadly new threat seems to be endangering not just lives of the Palatine, but Meena's friends and family as well.But... Views: 47
Paul Mansel is the personal slave of a beautiful and wealthy woman, Gloria Van Meer. For six months he has had to endure a wide variety of torments and humiliations at her hands. She has broken him completely and Paul had developed a kind of adoring idolisation of this lovely creature who has him in her power. In a way he has learnt to come to terms with his servitude and to accept it as only 'right and natural' that he should remain Gloria Van Meer's slave for an indefinite period. They travel to America where a friend of Gloria's, a Mrs Dupont, has established a slave-girl farm on a large, swamp-encircled island in the Deep South. It is Gloria's intention to establish a similar farm nearby, but stocked with male slaves with Paul as a kind of 'founder member'. Meanwhile he is to continue his servitude amidst the considerable collection of slave-girls owned by Mrs Dupont, being slowly transformed into a female! Views: 46
Ashley Judd is best known as the acclaimed actress in films such as De Lovely and Double Jeopardy, but these days she is more likely to be found wading through an African refugee camp or Asian brothel than on a film set. For most of the past decade Judd has been visiting human rights hotspots around the world to spread the word of hope, health, and gender equality on behalf of one of the leading public health nonprofits, PSI/YouthAIDS. Her work has put her in the company of Bono, Bill Clinton, and other world leaders in the battle against disease and poverty and in advocating grassroots programs to improve the lives of women and children.Memories of her own painful childhood inspired Judd to reach out to those in desperate need, especially abused and abandoned girls. She writes movingly of friends such as Kausar, an AIDS sufferer in the slums of Mumbai who becomes an activist and peer-educator, and heroes such as Dr. Rene, who lends his heart and soul to... Views: 46
SUMMARY:Benni Harper is back in an unforgettable new mystery from national bestselling author Earlene Fowler. The Memory Festival is a celebration of recollections and loved ones through crafts. But when a local cop is wounded by a mysterious sharpshooter who seems to have a vendetta against the police, Benni fears for her loved ones, especially her police chief husband. Benni is determined to make her hometown safe-before their peaceful street fair becomes a day to remember in the worst way. Views: 46
Tired of the disappointment of the dating scene, Penelope Betten has chosen a different route and signed up with Made to Match, choosing to become a mail order bride. Bennard Ochulles gets the surprise of his life when his mail order bride shows up on his doorstep and isn't at all what he'd expected. Is Ben even willing to keep his curvy, spunky, quick witted bride or will he send her packing? Views: 46