Richard Gavin's new collection has some of the finest weird fiction I have ever read, tales that are unique and effective. His sequel to H. P. Lovecraft's 'The Hound' is especially delicious. This is a wonderful book, highly recommended! W. H. Pugmire Richard Gavin is one of the bright new stars in contemporary weird fiction. His richly textured style, deft character portrayal, and powerful horrific conceptions make every one of his tales a pleasure to read. S. T. Joshi If you hear some in Kadath saying, Numinous, Terrifying, or Beautiful, they are either talking about the Northern Lights or the work of Richard Gavin. Canada? They re calling it Canada now? Whatever. Don Webb Canadian author Richard Gavin has established himself as a leading contemporary writer of weird fiction. His richly nuanced prose style, his imaginative range, and his shrewdness in the portrayal of character and domestic conflict make his tales far more than mere shudder-coining. In this fourth collection of short stories and novelettes, Gavin again casts a wide imaginative net, from haunted Canadian woodlands to the carnivorous mesas of the American frontier, from Lovecraft s New England to the spirit traditions of Japan. Of the dozen stories included in this book, eight are previously unpublished a rich new feast of terror for devotees of a writer who works in the tradition of Poe, Machen, Blackwood, and Ligotti. Richard Gavin is the author of three previous short story collections, Charnel Wine (2004), Omens (2007), and The Darkly Splendid Realm (2009). Gavin lives in Ontario, Canada, with his beloved wife and their brood. Views: 31
Phoebe Davis, the Rose Chalet's florist, knows nothing is permanent - not the floral arrangements she creates, not the weddings she helps produce, and certainly not her parents' marriage which ended in a bitter divorce. Certain that all relationships come with strings attached, she has always worked to live for the moment and not to have any ties - ever.Risking big is how Patrick left the family landscaping business, was the first Knight to graduate from college, and became an in demand architect. In California for a short while to work on a new home, from the very first moment he holds Phoebe in his arms, he knows he's found his perfect match in the adventurous, alluring and intelligent florist.But will Phoebe dare let herself risk her heart on the most fragile and precious bloom of all? Especially when one dance with Patrick Knight is all it takes for her to start rethinking everything she's ever believed to be true about love.(THE WEDDING DANCE is an eBook original novel of 40,000 words - approximately 180 pages)* * *"I loved this book. It reminded me of Nora Roberts's wedding series. I cannot wait for Phoebe to find love. The Rose Chalet seems like an interesting place to bring unlikely people together." ~ Ashleigh, review for THE WEDDING GIFT"What an awesome page turner for us sappy romance readers. I loved every minute of this book. I ended up finishing the book late into the night. I cannot wait for the 2nd in the series." ~ Fay, review for THE WEDDING GIFT* * *Lucy Kevin is the bestselling author of SEATTLE GIRL (A chick lit contemporary romance about When Lucy Kevin released her first novel SEATTLE GIRL in 2011, it became an instant digital bestseller. Her next two fun contemporary romance releases SPARKS FLY and FALLING FAST have also appeared on many Top 50 bestseller lists. The Washington Post has called her "One of the top digital writers in America." THE WEDDING GIFT, the first book in her Four Weddings and a Fiasco series, debuted at #4 on the Top 100 Bestseller list.If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, knitting, or laughing with her husband and two children. For a complete listing of books, as well as excerpts, contests, and to connect with Lucy:www.twitter.com/lucykevinwww.facebook.com/pages/Lucy-Kevin/210611032291614www.LucyKevin.com Views: 31
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Set in the 1950s in rural British Columbia, Patterns of Swallows follows the fictional life of Ruth Chavinski. Ruth's father deserted her and her mother when Ruth was scarcely old enough to remember him. That event set the pattern for a life of loss and seeming-tragedy. Yet, on a deeper level, her life's pattern was woven on a loom of unfailing love and grace, the threads held firmly in the hands of One who makes no mistakes.Patterns of Swallows is a story of the grace and redemption offered to every person and of the healing this grace and redemption can bring to broken lives. Views: 31
Tessa Fields was left on the doorstep of an English vicarage and adopted by the vicar and his wife. At 21 she’s devised a plan to discover who her birth mother was. Her plan involves faking amnesia and imposing on the two elderly Cloisters ladies. Finding herself surrounded by a cast of eccentric characters, Tessa is not entirely surprised by the bizarre murder she stumbles on. Mystery by Dorothy Cannell; originally published by St. Martin’s Press Views: 31
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A private yacht, a photo shoot and opportunity leave nothing to the imagination, but what he sees isn’t what he’ll get, it’s so much more.
Super model Vivi Bloom has everything in life she could ever want, except someone to share it with. Confirmed bachelor Rafe Santori, owner and publisher of Out of Bounds magazine, has followed Vivi’s career since the beginning. Rafe wants Vivi for the 100th Issue Special Edition as much as he wants her in his bed. And what Rafe Santori wants, he gets.
Vivi has plans of her own for the multi-millionaire and isn’t going to settle for a quick fling aboard ship. She plans to do everything in her power to drive him crazy with wanting her. Before she slides between his sheets, she plans on making sure his offer is a lifetime commitment. Views: 31
The new novel from this well-loved, bestselling author.Two Brothers is a heartrending story of two boys growing up under the darkening shadow of the Nazis. Born in Berlin in 1920 and raised by the same parents, one boy is Jewish, his adopted brother is Aryan. At first, their origins are irrelevant. But as the political landscape changes they are forced to make decisions with horrifying consequences.About the AuthorBEN ELTON's career as both performer and writer encompasses some of the most memorable and incisive comedy of the past twenty years. In addition to his hugely influential work as a stand-up comic, he is the writer of such TV hits as The Young Ones, Blackadder and The Thin Blue Line. Most recently he has written the BBC series Blessed on the subject of young parenthood. Elton has written three musicals, The Beautiful Game, We Will Rock You and Tonight's the Night and three West End plays. His internationally bestselling novels include The First Casualty, Popcorn, Inconceivable, Dead Famous and High Society. He wrote and directed the successful film Maybe Baby based on his novel Inconceivable starring Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson. Views: 31
Reveling in mysterious destinies and dangerous adventure, this novel for middle schoolers follows Thomas Hawkins, a student no different from his peers at the Lost Preparatory Academy for Boys, until a man with a wooden leg appears and Thomas must leave the life he knows or chance not reaching his next birthday, which is only days away. After years of scaling the school's rooftops, engaging in swordplay and treasure hunts with his friends, and fighting-off blood thirsty pirates, this imaginary world suddenly becomes all too real. And as if a close encounter with a pirate isn't enough, Thomas discovers a brother he never knew and a gift that will eventually save both their lives: he can make maps come alive. Views: 31
Nadine Williams hadn't found a man to marry yet. She was one of the last mail-order-brides to come from the Red River Valley. If she didn't fulfill her contract, she'd be working back in a saloon, where she came from. But finding a black man to marry in Vada was nearly impossible. That is until Gabrielle Lewis came home to see his sister. Views: 31
You won't believe what Horrid Henry will do next!Horrid Henry has found a new way to scare everyone—his very own monster movie. The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die is going to be a BIG hit! Plus three more monstrous tales that will leave you screaming for more.If you read this, you'll laugh so hard milk might come out of your nose! (Find out why millions of kids around the world love Horrid Henry)"Kids will love reading the laugh-out-loud funny stories about someone whose behavior is even worse than their own."—School Library Journal"Will make you laugh out loud."—Sunday Times"A loveable bad boy."—People Views: 31
Third Half is how Jack Spencer refers to himself because he is one of three, a triplet who shares traits from both his sisters, Liane and Mary Catherine. When he disappears his sisters launch a search, but when Mary Catherine is too ill to continue, Liane presses on alone, determined to get to the bottom of his disappearance. Join Liane on a search that will cross two continents, have her running from the law, wearing several disguises, falling from the sky twice, and finding herself in love with a man she thinks is a murderer. She is not at all acting in character, but since she is an actress, that is what she does on this wild journey. So, what ever happened to Jack? Find out by reading Third Half.
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