Shona Imrie should have agreed to Gordon MacDermond's proposal of marriage seven years ago—before he went off to war and returned a national hero—but the proud Scottish lass would accept no man's charity. The dashing soldier would never truly share her love and the passion that left her weak and breathless — or so she believed—so instead she gave herself to another. Now she faces disgrace, poverty, and a life spent alone for her steadfast refusal to follow her heart.Honored with a baronetcy for his courage under fire, Gordon has everything he could ever want—except for the one thing he most fervently desires: the headstrong beauty he foolishly let slip through his fingers. Conquering Shona's stubborn pride, however, will prove his most difficult battle—though it is the one for which he is most willing to risk his life, his heart, and his soul. Views: 66
Review"_Wacktards of the Apocalypse_ is a deranged and absurd balls-to-the-wall romp through a deliciously fractured universe. It reads like Douglas Adams on magic mushrooms. If this is how the world ends--sign me up."_-- Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of The King of Plagues and Patient Z_ "Disgusting, offensive, irreverent, and profane, Wacktards of the Apocalypse is all kinds of wrong. But in a good way. Jonathan Moon and Timothy W. Long are going to hell for sure."_-- S.G. Browne, author of Breathers_ "Bizarro with bite. Long and Moon are the Lennon and McCartney of apoc-horror." ___-- Wayne Simmons_, author of DROP DEAD GORGEOUS and the UK bestselling FLU__"As imaginative and engrossing as it is just f*ing weird. Wacktards of the Apocalypse violated my mind in the best way." _-- David Dunwoody, author of EMPIRE'S END and UNBOUND & OTHER TALES__ _"It's so off the wall, it's on the floor. And the floor is littered with all kinds of congealing viscera and humor so black it would make Mandingo burn you in the eye with a cigar out of jealousy." _-- __Jason Wuchenich, author of Dinner Bell for the Dream Worms_ "It's so much more than a good read, or a great read, or an excellent read! This is one over the top, hilarious, disturbing, poop filled, vomit inducing, bloodletting, sweat pouring, heart racing, psychologically damaging book."_-- Tonia Brown, author of LUCKY STIFF_ "Bizarro horror has an amazing new spew-hole, and its name is Timothy W. Long and Jonathan Moon. When there's no more room left in Awesome-Book Hell, the Wacktards shall walk the Earth!"_-- __Tony Schaab, author and creator of TheGOREScore.com_Product DescriptionRecipe for the apocalypse: Four parts Horsemen of the Apocalypse Three drops of bathtub LSD A handful of sexual perverts Garnish with a bunch of really hot pissed-off militant lesbians Add a splash of savior approved Red Bull Shake or stir, just don't upset junk-monkey Phil in the process. Serve to the demons that are currently invading the Earth. You think you know how the world ends? You don't know shit! Views: 66
A fast-paced and passionate retelling of the story of two timeless lovers who would die for each other. If only they didn't have to. This gorgeous romance by author Mary Ellen Dennis gives the poem a whole new depth and a happy ending. Views: 66
Driving to the seaside together are a young girl on the verge of womanhood, her mother and her stepfather with his son. But this is no ordinary trip. There's something sinister about Evan Charlton, and all too soon the girl is plunged into a nightmare world that she cannot understand. This debut collection of short stories by the award-winning writer and journalist Nigel Jarrett brings together places of violence, longing, helplessness and vivid remembrance, where characters must cope with the darker side of human relationships, often inside the seemingly cosy world of the family. From the Rhys Davies Prize-Winning story about a married Japanese woman risking a scandalous love-affair to a hotel in 1940s post-war Switzerland, Nigel's stories explore romance with tragedy, family with madness and the lives of people with a warm and tender humour. Views: 66
Set in the mysterious world of Sagaria, this enchanting tale of adventure and friendship will charm teens and adults alike and is the latest novel in the Sagaria Legends series. When young Sagandran Sacks learns from Grandpa Melwin of a portal that leads from an abandoned forest well to the magical world of Sagaria, he doesn't know whether to believe it or simply dismiss it as another of his grandfather's tall tales. But when Grandpa Melwin is suddenly seized during the night, all clues point to that well in the forest.Hot on the trail of his grandfather, Sagandran finds himself transported into Sagaria, which is indeed every bit as wondrous as Grandpa Melwin had described. But it is a world under threat. A horrific despot, Arkanamon the Shadow Master, is rallying all the forces of the bleak Shadow World with the aim of conquering Sagaria and putting its inhabitants to the sword. Saving his grandfather from the forces of Evil seemed a tall... Views: 66
Two-time Newbery Award-winning author Lois Lowry brings a brand-new, beautiful diary to the Dear America series!Suddenly orphaned by the Spanish flu epidemic in the fall of 1918, eleven-year-old Lydia Pierce and her fourteen-year-old brother, Daniel, of Portland, Maine, are taken by their uncle to be raised in the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake. Thrust into the Shakers' unfamiliar way of life, Lydia must grapple with a new world that is nothing like the one she used to know. Now separated from her beloved brother, for men and women do not mix in this community, Lydia must adjust to many changes. But in time, and with her courageous spirit, she learns to find the joy in life again. Since she is separated from her beloved brother -- for males and females do not live together in this communal village -- Lydia is forced to adjust to the restrictions placed upon her once carefree, creative spirit all on her own. Views: 66
Dramatized true story of two families who discover that in their previous lives, they were Grey aliens, whose Disk crashed in the American SW. Some characters are synthetic, and the dialog is hypothetical, but similar true events happened. A companion nonfiction volume, “The Zeta Message: Connecting All Beings in Oneness,” documents the events. Views: 66
The six-book series about four generations of the Morgan family living, fighting, and thriving amidst a turbulent Texas history spanning from 1845 to 1896 begins with Lone Star Trail. Although a series, each book can be read on its own.Judson "Jud" Morgan's father died for Texas' freedom during the war for independence. So when the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas (the Verein) attempts to colonize a New Germany in his country, he takes a stand against them.After Wande Fleischers' fiancé marries someone else, the young fraulein determines to make a new life for herself in Texas. With the help of Jud's sister Marion, Wande learns English and becomes a trusted friend to the entire Morgan family.As much as Jud dislikes the immigrant invasion, he can't help admiring Wande's character. She is sweet and cheerful as she serves the Lord and all those around her. Can the rancher put aside his prejudice to forge a new future? Through Jud and Wande, we learn the powerful lessons of forgiveness and reconciliation among a diverse community of believers.ReviewREADERS ROUND TABLE - August 1, 2011Lone Star Trail by Darlene Franklin is a captivating story about faith, friendship, family, and ultimately, love. From their first meeting, the Fleischers find their new life in America closelyFrom the Back CoverTexas TrailsMorgan Family SeriesLone Star TrailA man faced with losing what he's sworn to protectAn immigrant defrauded The Texas Republic poised to become the Lone Star StateJud Morgan's father died for Texas's freedom, so when German immigrants try to colonize a New Germany in Texas, he takes a stand against them.After Wande Fleischer's fiancé abandons her, the young fraulein determines to make a new life for herself in Texas. As much as Jud dislikes the German invasion, he can't help admiring Wande. Will vengeance burn and destroy more than Wande's home, or will the rancher put aside his prejudice and forge a new future?Doubt meets hope, and fear gives way to faith in the Morgan family.DARLENE FRANKLIN is an award-winning author of fourteen books and novellas, two of which have been finalists in American Christian Fiction Writers' Book of the Year contest. Darlene recently returned to cowboy country - Oklahoma!www.darlenefranklinwrites.blogspot.comfor information on upcoming titles, visit RiverNorthFiction.com Views: 66
ReviewHellnotes--The story is unique, the characterization well done, and every detail is so authentic that it lends more credence to the idea that this novel could easily be turned into an HBO series or a film...and even for reluctant readers or those who don't usually dip into horror, if they like action and they like violence, they will love this story of a troubled young woman that turns out to be far deeper and more intriguing than the standard "girl with super powers goes nuts and kills a bunch of people". -- Hellnotes, October 2011Toxic Graveyard--This book is soaked in blood and sweat, hell even the cover feels grimy. The novel moves at a quick burst and is filled with gratuitous descriptions of disembowelment's, decapitations and such. --Toxic Graveyard, July 2011Midwest Book Review--Fun, enticing, and pulling no punches, "Scarla" is a fine and very much recommended read, not to be missed. --Midwest Book Review, October 2011 Views: 66
