Thursday, November 25: Evening, my crib Spirit Level: Cold and stuffed Okay, just when I thought things were totally perfect and Bevan and I were going to live happily ever after together (or, like, go to the movies), I remembered the Katie Parker factor!! AND Katie has been giving me the super cold shoulder, and I mean F-R-E-E-Z-I-N-G cold!! She must know. As if things arent weird enough, Mom wants the Grizzlies to go to the state regional competition to cheer on the Titans and see a real competition. Im psyched to watch all the cheering, especially since the Grizzlies are getting a bit restless without a big game on the horizon. But if Katie knows about me and Bevan, the temp of this super high-pressured weekend is going to get really coldREALLY fast. And something tells me that this competition is going to have MORE than its fair share of stuntson AND OFF the mat. Oh brother Just when things with the... Views: 64
Sophie Sturgeon can't wait for her annual summer holiday. Not only will it be a week away from work, it will be a chance to reconnect with her boyfriend Callum. So this upcoming trip to Majorca is a big deal. Sophie's spent a lot of time getting ready. She's bought a new wardrobe. She's been waxed to within an inch of her life. She's determined she and Callum will have the best time ever. Then Callum dumps her, the night before they're due to leave. In a show of bravery and independence, Sophie says she'll go to Majorca alone - but in fact, she hides in her London flat. But when her friends, family, and even Callum seem so surprised and delighted at her single girl courage, Sophie decides to go all out and recreate the ultimate 'fake break' . . . with hilarious results. Praise for Chrissie Manby (: ) 'Be prepared to get completely lost in this deliciously funny read' * (Heat on CRAZY IN LOVE ) 'Destined to keep you up until the small hours' **** (Daily Mirror on CRAZY IN LOVE ) 'Smartly written, extremely readable, and gives us a fascinating and funny glimpse into the dark side of love' (Heat ) 'Dry wit that sits just beneath the surface . . . A delicious read' (Daily Mail ) 'Nothing short of brilliant' (Marie Claire )** Views: 64
Product DescriptionPaula Savard’s life has stalled. Her lukewarm love life, job as an insurance adjuster and grownup children are more frustrating than exciting. However, she gets more than she asked for when her once best friend, Callie, is murdered while jogging to Paula’s inner-city Calgary home. The police suggest Callie was coming to Paula for help, which is news to Paula since they hadn’t seen each other in ages. Soon, Paula’s suspicions zero in on Callie’s new husband, Sam.An ill-considered investigation turns personal for Paula when she begins to get close to Sam, but is Sam’s interest a front to trick Paula? Lies begin accumulating. Suddenly, Paula’s not sure who she should protect and who she should fear. As the truth reveals itself, Paula hatches a plan to draw the killer out. The plan’s success would not only allow her to solve the murder, but also give her life a fresh start.About the AuthorSusan Calder is a member of the Mystery Writers INK and the Writers Guild of Alberta. She has a degree in Urban Studies from Concordia University. Susans poems and short stories can be found in The Prairie Journal, Alberta Views, Avenue, and the Silver Boomers Anthology. She teaches writing at the Alexandra Writers Centre Society in Calgary, where she lives. Deadly Fall is her first novel and the first in the Paula Savard mystery series. Views: 64
Adam Cain is alien with an attitude!
After all, how would you feel if you were abducted by aliens and transported into a strange, new universe away from your home, your family—everything familiar to you? Would it make you happy? Not likely!
Now imagine you're stronger, faster and more coordinated than every alien you encounter. Would you start kicking some ass? Of course you would!
This is the story of Human superiority in the galaxy, a gritty, realistic profile of a young Navy SEAL who doesn't like aliens very much—and he makes them pay for disrupting his happy life back on Earth!
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Subject: Captain Will Hughes, U.S. Marine CorpsCurrent Status: On assignment in NYC— suddenly recruited to shed the uniform!Mission: Serve as model, muse and man-toy without running afoul of the general.Obstacle: Hannah Harrington, fashion world It girl.Hannah narrowly escapes Fashion Week disaster by hijacking gorgeous Will for her runway show—after all, rock-hard abs are the ultimate accessory. His good deed nearly lands him in the brig, but he'll risk anything to get back into her bed....Hannah can't figure out how this model marine got under her skin—they're complete opposites! But sexy Will not only ignites her senses, he fuels her creativity: an irresistible combination, even if it can't last. Can two steamy weeks together satisfy their lust...or will they have to extend this mission? Views: 64
HELP WANTED: MOTHERFor Kate Spencer, serving as caregiver to Aaron Carver's baby was more than a job opportunity—it was a chance to find a family once again. Yes, Kate had been unlucky in that regard before, but one look at the handsome bachelor dad made her think that she could be more than just a mother figure in the Carver household….For Aaron Carver, finding Kate was the answer to his prayers. She was the replacement mother he'd dreamed of for baby Jamie. Yet, as he began to welcome her into his life—and his home—he wondered if her skill as a nanny was all he wanted from her….Reunion: Because some homecomings take longer than others…. Views: 64
As A U.S. Navy Seal, Richard Marcinko knew no limits — as the Rogue Warrior, he obeys no rules.In six spectacular New York Times bestsellers — Rogue Warrior, his #1 blockbuster autobiography, and five explosive Rogue Warrior novels — covert combat master Richard Marcinko has blown the lid off the classified world of SpecWar ops. Now, the commando's (redo "kill-or-be-killed" is pushed to the brink in a shattering new conflict — with the fate of America at stake.The Rogue Warrior is invading Germany with a blitzkrieg of bravado. His secret assignment: recover a pair of U.S. ADM's — Atomic Demolition Munitions — lost in the Rhine Valley. Yet, what begins as a simple SEAL mission explodes in his face when terrorists visit the cache site. With scandals at home and fresh hotbeds of political and military tensions igniting all over the world, America's diplomatic priorities are everywhere but eastern Europe — and the Rogue Warrior and his SEALs must... Views: 64
She Said YesTempe Walsh is fluent in ten languages—and she can't say no to adventure. Next stop: India! Her mission: find the priceless—and mysterious—statue known as Shiva's Diva. Her man: Briggan O'Brian, a sexy Irishman on the run from the Mumbai Mob. Brig has a strange way of doing business, whatever that business may be. And she's still not sure how she ended up in his arms when the shooting started—but what if her bullet-deflecting earrings don't work the next time?Brig's too busy to explain why everyone's after the fabulous figurine—he's having a devil of time just keeping one gorgeous American girl out of danger. And there's only one place left to hide: a Bollywood movie complete with villains, lovers, and a mother-in-law from hell. Hey, there's a happy ending—if anyone can find the script. . . Views: 64
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Kurdish terrorists have attacked a dam inside the borders of Turkey, threatening the water supply of their homeland. It is not insanity, but the first step in a deceptively simple plan: force all-out war in the Middle East, drawing in the major players in the new world order. What the terrorists don't know is that a new Regional Op-Center is now on-line in Turkey and is a cutting edge surveillance and information mecca. Its team can see exactly what the Kurdish rebels are trying to do. But the terrorists are more resourceful than anyone thinks. They have ways of obtaining classified information, and the Regional Op-Center is a prize they can t possibly pass up . . . Views: 64
After a close friend died of cancer, middle-aged, overweight, acrophobic newspaperman Tom Ryan decided to pay tribute to her in a most unorthodox manner. Ryan and his friend, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch, would attempt to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire's four-thousand-foot peaks twice in one winter while raising money for charity. It was an adventure of a lifetime, leading them across hundreds of miles and deep into an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland. At the heart of the amazing journey was the extraordinary relationship they shared, one that blurred the line between man and dog.Following Atticus is an unforgettable true saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, as one remarkable animal opens the eyes and heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman to the world's beauty and its possibilities. Views: 64
