Chloe King is a normal girl. She goes to class (most of the time), fights with her mom, and crushes on a boyor two. But around her sixteenth birthday, Chloe finds that perhaps she isnt so normal after all. Theres the heightened night vision, the super fast reflexes oh, and the claws. As she discovers who she is and where she comes from it is clear she is not alone. And someone is trying to get her. Chloe has nine lives. But will nine be enough? Views: 85
Corinne Hofmann falls in love with a Masai warrior while on holiday in Kenya. A hopelessly romantic love story, a gripping adventure yarn and, incidentally, a fine piece of meticulously observed social anthropology. Views: 85
Alice Grace Ripley lives in a dream world, her nose stuck in a book. But happily-ever-after life she's planned on suddenly falls apart when her boyfriend, Gordon, breaks up with her, accusing her of living in a world of fiction instead of the real world. Then to top it off, Alice loses her beloved job at the library because of cutbacks due to the Great Depression.Fleeing small-town gossip, Alice heads to the mountains of eastern Kentucky to deliver five boxes of donated books to the library in the tiny coal-mining village of Acorn. Dropped off by her relatives, Alice volunteers to stay for two weeks to help the librarian, Leslie McDougal.But the librarian turns out to be far different than she anticipated—not to mention the four lady librarians who travel to the remote homes to deliver the much-desired books. While Alice is trapped in Acorn against her will, she soon finds that real-life adventure and myster—and especially romance—are far better than her... Views: 85
I am about to speak of Ireland as it was some four-and-twenty years ago, and feel as if I were referring to a long-past period of history, such have been the changes, political and social, effected in that interval! Tempting, as in some respects might be an investigation into the causes of these great changes, and even speculation as to how they might have been modified and whither they tend, I prefer rather to let the reader form his own unaided judgment on such matters, and will therefore, without more of preface, proceed to my story. Views: 85
Nell Speed was an early 20th century author who wrote a bunch of coming of age stories that were ideal for young kids. Views: 85
It's Christmas in Epiphany, Pennsylvania—the busiest time of year for Mel Halner. But running the family Christmas tree farm has worn down his love for the happiest season of all, and lately Mel's been wondering what if he'd said yes to a ticket out of town with millionaire Bryce Campion three years ago. Bryce isn't used to people saying no to him, and he can't forget Mel or their brief but sizzling affair. He might not have been offering forever, but Bryce can't understand a guy as sexy and smart as Mel choosing to stay rooted on the family farm over enjoying the high life with him. He's determined to make Mel see what he's missed out on the first chance he gets. 27,000 words Views: 85
An explosive debut mystery for readers of Christine Carbo and Paul Doiron featuring a newly minted deputy thrust into the cutthroat world of hunting.This waterfowl season, the hunters become the hunted.Newly promoted sheriff's deputy Delia Chavez has worked hard to get where she is. Without any family to speak of, law enforcement is all she has. But just a few days into her new job, Delia finds the body of a hunter washed up on the bank of the Willamette River missing his trigger finger. Soon, more bodies are found—all hunters without their trigger fingers. Waterfowl season often means clashes between hunters and animal rights activists, but could someone be killing to make a statement? Petrified, but invigorated by the opportunity, Delia dives head first into the case. Soon, she catches a whiff of something foul and it's not the dead bodies—man or bird.What starts off looking like a simple case of a ruthless vigilante quickly devolves into... Views: 84
SUMMARY:In this dazzling, sensual novel, Dianne Duvall beckons readers into a world of vampires, immortals, and humans with extraordinary gifts. . .where passion can last forever, if you're willing to pay the price. . . Once, Sarah Bingham's biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded stranger, she's landed in the middle of a battle between corrupt vampires and powerful immortals who also need blood to survive. Roland Warbrook is the most compelling man Sarah has ever laid hands on. But his desire for her is mingled with a hunger he can barely control. . . In his nine centuries of immortal existence, no woman has tempted Roland as much as Sarah. But asking her to love him is impossible--when it means forfeiting the world she's always known, and the life he would do anything to protect. . . These dark, kick-ass guardians can protect me any day! --Alexandra Ivy Views: 84
China's most important contemporary literary voice delivers a portrait of twentieth-century China full of historical sweep and earthy exuberance.In his latest novel, Mo Yan—arguably China's most important contemporary literary voice—recreates the historical sweep and earthy exuberance of his much acclaimed novel Red Sorghum. In a country where patriarchal favoritism and the primacy of sons survived multiple revolutions and an ideological earthquake, this epic novel is first and foremost about women, with the female body serving as the book's central metaphor. The protagonist, Mother, is born in 1900 and married at seventeen into the Shangguan family. She has nine children, only one of whom is a boy—the narrator of the book. A spoiled and ineffectual child, he stands in stark contrast to his eight strong and forceful female siblings.Mother, a survivor, is the quintessential strong woman who risks her life to save several of her children and grandchildren. The... Views: 84
Cloe was a doctor, and the Beta of her father’s Pack. When strangers come to town, she is asked to run, and not be who she was meant to be. Well, screw that. Cloe makes a stand and the results could very well hurt her Pack.Teagan, is Cloe’s best friend and second. He would do anything for her, including sharing his blood. When Cloe is injured, Teagan makes a choice that will change their lives forever.Darien came to the United States to help his brother. Finding the lost Council members was his priority. But finding them put them in danger; will Darien be able to protect his mates once he leads the Rogues to them?When Rogue wolves surround the town, they must work together if they want to survive. In the fourth Denver Pack Book, everything will change. Quin and Jaden are faced with making a decision for the Pack. One that will change everyone’s life forever, but will it be for the best? Please note this is a Ménage Book: MFMFrom the AuthorContest Starts March 1st You can enter daily by using the submit button that I will have on the contest page.Also, I am requesting that you each submit one paragraph on why you like to read. And a reveiw that can be posted on any of my books.I have an editor that will read and pick the winning essay.MUST BE A MEMBER IF MY WEBSITE AND WIN A KINDLE FIRE OR A 100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO ANY SITE YOU PURCHASE BOOKS [email protected] Views: 84
Love is about to leave one charming cowboy thrown for a loop. . .Due to a birth defect that left her mostly deaf, Anna Zimmerman has spent her entire life lingering in the shadows. When a cowboy too handsome for his own good unexpectedly bumps into her, the encounter forces her to realize she needs a change. Determined to begin living the life she's always dreamed about, she grabs onto her courage and faces Jake head on.Known as a good-time cowboy, Jake Chandler has left a string of broken hearts in his wake. Convinced there isn't a woman alive he can't tease or please into doing his will, he hits a wall when it comes to the shy librarian who works across the street. She's nothing like the women he typically dates, but she might just be the girl who can finally capture his heart.Uplifting, amusing, and heartwarming, Heart of Love captures the spectacular magic of first love, instant attraction, and sweet, sweet romance.Originally titled Not His... Views: 84
