When Georgia Phillips decides to propose to Stu Zeppalt the day before Christmas, her friends in the Enemy Club are concerned. Is it true love, or just the season getting to her? Luckily, someone is watching over Georgia. Someone whom no one expected even existed. Views: 65
An omnibus of novels All He Wants for Christmas. by Jill Shalvis EMT Dustin Mauer has one Christmas wish – to make tough firefighter Cristina Lewis realize she's in love with him. And he's using his considerable bedside charm to convince her! My Grown-Up Christmas List by Jacquie D'Alessandro Toni Rizzo is done with obnoxious firefighters. But flirtatious fireman Brad Griffin is managing to put himself at the top of her holiday list – one steamy kiss at a time! Up on the Housetop by Jamie Sobrato When Dr. Lorelei Gibson gets stuck on her roof half-naked, she's mortified when she's rescued by hunky firefighter Ryan Quinn – her high school heartbreak! Until she learns he'd like to get naked with her. Views: 65
In 1939, hatred took root in South Africa, where the seeds of apartheid were newly sown. There a boy called Peekay was born. He spoke the wrong language--English. He was nursed by a woman of the wrong color--black. His childhood was marked by humiliation and abandonment. Yet he vowed to survive--he would become welterweight champion of the world, he would dream heroic dreams. But his dreams were nothing compared to what awaited him. For he embarked on an epic journey, where he would learn the power of words, the power to transform lives, and the mystical power that would sustain him even when it appeared that villainy would rule the world: The Power of One.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 65
There's something in the lake. Something that shouldn't be there. Watching. Waiting. And very deadly. The one thing that sucks more than being kidnapped, is waking up in the Arizona desert not knowing who or what you are. In between working for the Council Elders and trying to control the nightmares, there's something wrong with the lakes and only the Fae can help. Views: 65
Here is a stunning and provocative guide to the future of international relations--a system for managing global problems beyond the stalemates of business versus government, East versus West, rich versus poor, democracy versus authoritarianism, free markets versus state capitalism. Written by the most esteemed and innovative adventurer-scholar of his generation, Parag Khanna's How to Run the World posits a chaotic modern era that resembles the Middle Ages, with Asian empires, Western militaries, Middle Eastern sheikhdoms, magnetic city-states, wealthy multinational corporations, elite clans, religious zealots, tribal hordes, and potent media seething in an ever more unpredictable and dangerous storm. But just as that initial "dark age" ended with the Renaissance, Khanna believes that our time can become a great and enlightened age as well--only, though, if we harness our technology and connectedness to forge new networks among governments, businesses, and civic interest... Views: 65
All the danger and intrigue of 14th-century England spring to life in this "compelling" (Publishers Weekly) series about the brave, incorruptible Abbess of Meaux.Abbess Hildegard may consider herself "just a nun with no useful skills or connections," yet her loyalty and intelligence have brought her to the attention of King Richard II himself—not the safest place to be, when the king has enemies on all sides. As Hildegard wrestles with her role as a spy in the parliament that is hastily gathering at Westminster, Cassandra Clark's A Parliament of Spies shows us the human side of history, giving readers new reason to follow Publishers Weekly's rallying cry: "Medievalists rejoice!" Views: 65
In The Nutmeg of Consolation, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin begin stranded on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies, attacked by ferocious Malay pirates. They contrive their escape, but after a stay in Batavia and a change of ship, they are caught up in a night chase in the fiercely tidal waters and then embroiled in the much more insidious conflicts of the terrifying penal settlements of New South Wales. Views: 65
A cross between The Princess Bride and Pygmalion!Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Award Winner! "I would most definitely recommend this to anyone, young or old, who enjoys a good clean love story..." Penelope Adams, The Paranormal Romance GuildPraise for A Clockwork Fairytale"Her lyrical writing and amazing imagination give you characters you'll remember for a long time, along with stories that take you away into a land of magic that dazzles with danger and romance." Sandy M--The Good, The Bad and The Unread A+"Ms. Taylor is a master storyteller,capturing the smallest details of world building and character development.Turk is a character I will not soon forget, and was balanced skillfully with the unrepentant and willful Melba. A fantastic book that will leave me searching the shelves for more from this gifted author." Virginia--Coffee Time Romance and MoreOverviewA rags to riches fairytale full of danger and romance about a lost princess and a maverick young spymaster who foil the plans of an evil magician bent on stealing her throne.More Praise for A Clockwork Fairytale"The story is fast-paced and a very good read." Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie"A Clockwork Fairytale is a refreshing romance with a twist of supernatural. Melba is a delightful character, Turk is dark and handsome and will make the girls swoon and Vittorio is dastardly." Wendy's Minding Spot"...you won't be disappointed by this amazing fantastical tale." Eye on Romance Other Books By Helen Scott TaylorOceans Between Us. A Cinderella love story - A wealthy celebrity falls for a penniless cook. Contemporary Romance. Unbreak My Heart. Childhood sweethearts torn apart have a second chance at love. Contemporary Romance.Warriors of Ra Once bathed in his fire, she's his forever.The Feast of Beauty Ancient Celtic magic binds her destiny to a mysterious Irishman.Wildwood The blood of a Celtic god runs through his veins.Review"Her lyrical writing and amazing imagination give you characters you'll remember for a long time, along with stories that take you away into a land of magic that dazzles with danger and romance." Sandy M--The Good, The Bad and The Unread A+ About the AuthorHelen Scott Taylor's first novel, The Magic Knot, won the American Title contest in 2008, was a Golden Heart® finalist, and was chosen as one of Booklist's top ten romances of 2009. Since then, she has published other novels, novellas, and short stories in both the UK and USA. Views: 65
Jane's back! And she's not alone. Someone is creating new vampires and Father Bellini has hand-picked a crack team to find out who's responsible. This is the third installment in the Jane novella series. It runs approximately 19,000 words. Views: 65
NEVER GET INVOLVED WITH A PATIENT That was Dr. Linc Garret's motto. But Jenny West wasn't just another patient. She'd once saved him--and now he had the chance to rescue the vulnerable woman from the danger shadowing her every move .... NEVER GET INVOLVED WITH A MAN That was Jenny's motto. But even her independent spirit admitted, she needed Lines help. Soon, though, Jenny discovered that his tenderness and protection made her feel again--and his touch made her long to caress him in return. Maybe something wonderful would come out of this ordeal after all .... Views: 65
