It is April 20, 2003. California is overrun with zombies. Nobody knows how the infection started. Nobody knows why. With California gone, nobody knows if the rest of the world is still out there, or if everyone else has turned. In this ensemble psychological horror novel, four survivors come together to fend themselves from the restless undead. But after months of living in an uninhabited California, fear and isolation leaves scars in the sanity of every survivor. As a character study, Fear Of The Dead examines the personal stories of four people in a world where death is everywhere, and hope, however dire, may be all that keeps them alive. Views: 20
Stronger Than Passion is a 145,000 word historical romance set during the stirring events of the Mexican-American War. Travelling from the intrique of Washington D.C. to the pageantry of aristocratic Mexico City, to the pulsing Texas borderlands, this novel portrays all the drama of a time of turbulence, when cultures clash and the resulting explosion can only end in violence -- or love.Christina de Seinz is a beautiful young widow of European descent, patrona of a vast estate in a country not her own yet embraced as an adoptive homeland. Michael Brett is a wayward British lord with a troubled past and a mind set on vengeance. Their encounter in Mexico begins a dangerous game of intrique involving suspicions and desperate maneuverings, with the possible fate of a nation in the balance. It is only after bloodshed and loss that distrust evolves into reliance ... and hatred into desire as expansive as the heartbeat of the two countries.About the AuthorFor Sharron Gayle Beach, storytelling is the result of an itinerant childhood of residences in several states, an eclectic education, ranging from anthropology to broadcast journalism, stints as a model, boutique owner, decorator and becoming a dilettante of the eccentric. Plus focused but voracious traveling. Intense historical research informs her novels and spurs the plaintive cry, "Oh now I have to find out about this," which her entrepreneur husband, George Massey, so frequently hears. Her first novel, Stronger Than Passion, a Maggie award finalist, is indicative of her love for the grand romanace, as represented long ago by Alexandre Dumas, Dorothy Dunnett and M. M. Kaye. Sharron divides living between residences in the mysterious city of New Orleans and the languid beaches of northwest Florida. Not to mention, of course, spending time in her own insatiable imagination, dispensing plots, characters, and dialoge indiscriminately beneath the fiction of ordinary life. Views: 20
Denise Wilder never thought the idea of a man having sex with a man would be so intriguing but when her hot hunk of a Memphis cop boyfriend admits he’d do a guy, her mind and body go into lust-filled overdrive.
When Brady Jameson reveals his bisexuality, his girlfriend proposes a deal. She’ll help him make his darkest fantasy come true—a threesome where he’s the main course. A night with her and her gay best friend sounds like a serious slice of heaven.
But will consensual infidelity take their budding romance to new heights or end it completely? Views: 20
Includes a Reading Group Guide and Author Q&A A novel full of grand passion and intensity, The Soldier' s Wife asks " What would you do for your family?" " What should you do for a stranger?" and " What would you do for love?" As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her mother-in-law, for whom she cares while her husband is away fighting. What she does not expect is that she will fall in love with one of the enigmatic German soldiers who take up residence in the house next door to her home. As their relationship intensifies, so do the pressures on Vivienne. Food and resources grow scant, and the restrictions placed upon the residents of the island grow with each passing week. Though Vivienne knows the perils of her love affair with Gunther, she believes that she can keep their relationship— and her family— safe.... Views: 20
All the Pee Wee Scouts are excited by a planned fishing excursion in honor of Father's Day, except for Molly, who comes up with a scheme to ensure that no fish are hurt. Views: 20
Oliver Olson's teacher is always saying that one person with a big idea can change the world. But how is Oliver supposed to change the world when his parents won't let him do anything on his own--not his class projects or even attending activities such as the space sleepover at school. Afraid he will become an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, Oliver decides to take control of his corner of the universe! How Oliver Olson Changed the World is an irresistible chapter book from Claudia Mills, featuring lively illustrations by Heather Maione. Oliver Olson learns that before you can change the world, sometimes you need to change yourself. Views: 20
