From the author of The Last Tsar, the first full-scale life of Stalin to have what no previous biography has entirely gotten hold of: the facts. Granted privileged access to Russia's secret archives, Edvard Radzinsky paints a picture of the Soviet strongman as more calculating, ruthless, and blood-crazed than has ever been described or imagined. Stalin was a man for whom power was all, terror a useful weapon, and deceit a constant companion. As Radzinsky narrates the high drama of Stalin's epic quest for domination-first within the Communist Party, then over the Soviet Union and the world-he uncovers the startling truth about this most enigmatic of historical figures. Only now, in the post-Soviet era, can what was suppressed be told: Stalin's long-denied involvement with terrorism as a young revolutionary; the crucial importance of his misunderstood, behind-the-scenes role during the October Revolution; his often hostile relationship with Lenin; the details of... Views: 9
Bookseller Adrien English must contend with a mysterious Satanic cult, a hot handsome university professor, and his on-again/off-again relationship with closeted LAPD Homicide Detective Jake Riordan. And, oh, yes, murder.... Views: 9
Telling Tales Shiloh Walker Sheriff Kellan Grant has been dreaming of Darci Law for a very long time. Wild, sexy dreams. But he was badly burned once, and is interested in only one thing when it comes to women. Kellan knows that Darci will make him want more than one night in her arms, so he keeps his distance. Darci's dreams about Kellan are so intense that they leave her shaking and feeling obsessed. She can't stop thinking about the sexy sheriff-the way he walks, the way he talks, the way he. But he never so much as looks in her direction. So when Kellan shows up at her front door, she is understandably a little confused, but ready to take advantage of any opportunity to finally get close to the man who haunts her dreams. Hot, liquid excitement swamps her system as midnight images rush through her head. He is finally within reach. Then Kellan tells her why he has come. There has been a murder. And she is his number one suspect. Views: 9
Ladies' man Marcel Taylor got his nickname, Casanova Brown, the old-fashioned way—he earned it. His life of privilege has been filled with the finer things and the finest women, but he's becoming bored with it all...until a mysterious seductress enters his world. When Marcel meets "Mayte" at a masquerade ball, he's powerless to resist her seductive charms and desperate to learn her true identity. Beneath the mask, Mayte is hardly a stranger to the infamous Casanova Brown. Yet, once revealed, she will finally show him the true face of love.... Views: 9
Book two in the Corporate Wolves SeriesA wolf shifter known for his control will be tested by his two mates.Shawn King had a plan—Return home and claim the man he’s always known was his mate.But Kyle Moore has other plans. After being left once, he’s not ready to just jump aboard and give Shawn his heart again.Then, the finding of their third mate derails both men as they try to find a way to introduce her into not only a ménage relationship but one that involves shifters.Passion and strong emotions threaten to explode and leave them all burned.Reader Advisory:This book is part of a series and while it is recommended to be read in sequence, it can be read as a stand-alone book. Views: 9
Saving Daisy is the second critically novel by Phil Earle ***HEROIC, Phil Earle's hugely anticipated third novel is out on 24 April 2013***Daisy's mum is gone. Her dad refuses to talk about it. As far as Daisy's concerned, it's all her fault. As her life starts to spiral out of control, panic leads to tragedy and Daisy's left alone.But sometimes the kindness of a stranger can turn things around. A stranger who desperately wants to save Daisy - if she'll only let herself be saved . . .A powerful and moving story linked to Phil Earle's critically acclaimed debut book, Being Billy.Praise for Being Billy:'A wonderful book' - Morris Gleitzman'Phil Earle writes starkly but sensitively in this brilliant page-turning novel. It moved me to tears' - Jacqueline Wilson'This may be the most authoritative, honest and moving account of children trapped in the care system... Views: 9
Fight the Beasts. Fear the magic!Equinus the Spirit Horse crashes through the forests of the Forbidden Land, stealing the life force of other creatures. Tom must dodge the Ghost Beast's flying hooves and take the fragment of Amulet that Equinus guards- or Tom's father will remain a ghost forever!!!! Views: 9
