In a small town, secrets are hard to keep. But when photojournalist, Cassie Hawks, comes home to Lucky Springs, no one says a word about what her neighbors have been up to while she’s been away. Noises next door draw her to peep on a sex party that enthralls her. The passion, the openness and the multicultural mix inspire and arouse her—the home owners most of all. The sexy Meriwether men tempt her into a private party, and she’s hooked. They willingly help her with her photography and keep her coming back for more. But can she stay put and get on board with their big sex parties? Views: 30
From a master of family dynamics comes this vivid tale of two misfits who find each other while stumbling toward their own true identities. In 1958, eight-year-old Danny Lim has been sent to buy cigarettes for his father, when he realizes that he has lost the money. Frantic, he rushes through Vancouver's Chinatown and behind a nightclub, where he sees Miss Val, a long-time burlesque dancer. Danny is enraptured with her sequined garters and silk robe, and Val, touched by his fascination, gives him a pack of cigarettes and her silk belt. Years later, Danny spends his days working as a wedding photographer and his nights cruising Stanley Park, far away from the home where his parents and sister live. He realizes that the key to understanding himself and his family lies in his connection to Miss Val, and he is determined to find her. Before she became the Siamese Kitten, a major player on the North American circuit, Miss Val was Valerie Nealy, a feisty girl growing up in a rundown... Views: 30
Two months should be long enough for a girl to learn to cope when she finds out she's half-Sidhe, or so Kendis Thompson has convinced herself. She wants nothing more than as normal a life as possible, playing her violin and pursuing her growing relationship with Christopher, Warder Second of Seattle. But when the Unseelie bard Elessir falls through a portal out of Faerie, bringing with him a ghostly peril that puts her best friend Jude's life and sanity in danger, Kendis must test the strength of her new magic. And when the bone walker Melorite threatens all of the Emerald City, Kendis must fight to save everyone she loves—even if it means succumbing to the dominion of the Unseelie Court. Views: 30
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an author as popular as Jane Austen should be imitated, expanded upon, and parodied. Now, in the tradition of the Bulwer Lytton Contest and the Bad Hemingway and Bad Faulkner contests comes a new collection of hilarious efforts to write the worst opening paragraph of the novel Jane Austen never wrote. Using entries from badausten website, this collection presents the best of the worst entries for the first paragraph of Austen's unwritten classics. From "Star Wars" meets Elizabeth Bennett to "Northanger Abbey" translated into a setting for cats and dogs, here are the stories Jane Austen would never have written. Views: 30
GUARDIAN ANGELSHe was heaven-sent...Jake Stoner, with his devil-may-care smile and coolly assessing eyes, seemed the answer to Gwen Ashton's prayers. But had she been too impulsive in hiring a complete stranger to help on her ranch?Dreaming of a real home for herself and her young niece, Gwen recognized Jake was unlikely husband material. He was a drifter, a man who needed--wanted--no one. He'd said he would stay for as long as she needed him--could she persuade him that her need was forever?Falling in love sometimes needs a little help from above!"Jeanne Allan displays a real talent for mixing sexual tension and gripping characters with an exciting storyline."--Romantic Times Views: 30
Daisy needs to hire a new nanny for her son; the efficient and capable Margaret Pride appears to be the perfect candidate. But as Daisy becomes increasingly removed from family life and the nanny becomes more prominent, oddities in Margaret's behaviour soon surface. Masterfully constructed and crackling with tension, A Little Stranger reveals that self-deception can be just as dangerous as the deceit of others. Views: 30
Meet the Wiggins Sisters: Six women most would hate to identify with.. Brought up in Washington, DC, the sisters include Shawnee, Harmony, Sandy, Elaine, Kelly and Charise. Their professional lives took them in different directions, but after the death of their mother, the sisters make a pact to bond and become closer. But, the lack of boundaries threatens to tear them apart. In this steamy tale of betrayal these professional women are willing to do whatever it takes to get whatever they want and will step on anyone to have it, including each other. Their relationship leaves little room for enemies, but in the end it's discovered that family is all you have. Views: 30
The heiress Josh O'Malley has courted by mail is on her way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to become his wife. His dreams are coming true, and together, they'll create the family he's always wanted. But when the stagecoach arrives, it's not his intended who exits, but her sister, Kate!She came to end her sister's engagement, but with her duty completed, Kate Morgan is in no hurry to leave. She can't help but like the beautiful mountain town...and her sister's would-be groom. If only Josh would realize that his dream can still come true—and love can be found where least expected. Views: 30
