Rising star Carrie Lofty, author of Flawless and Starlight, continues her Christies family saga with A Little More Scandal, a sensual eBook novella featuring William Christie and the woman who steals his heart.Self-made industrialist Sir William Christie tempts the scorn of London society by attempting to seduce Catrin Jones, a modest but opinionated battlefield nurse who earned notoriety after surviving a naval shipwreck. His ambition to secure her exclusive story is part of his latest business plan, while her intention is to marry well before her moment of fame expires. With respectability, wealth, and security at stake, they must decide whether love is worth embracing just a little more scandal...Review"In the mood for something short and sweet? This novella has an intimidating hero and a heroine who is ready to take him on." ~ USA Today Books"William Christie is a smexy beast of a man, and in 82 pages Carrie Lofty managed to make me fall totally in love with both him and his lady love." A+ ~ Smexy Books"Lively dialogue and steamy love scenes spice up the proceedings. ...Ideal for curious newcomers and readers already hooked." ~ Wendy Crutcher, 2011 RWA Librarian of the Year"As big and intimidating as he is to everyone else, William is just no match for the woman who is gradually bringing him to his knees. swoon I love that." ~ Fiction Vixen"...Now I really want to read Alex's story, Starlight." ~ Under the Covers About the Author Carrie Lofty holds a Masters degree in history, which she puts to good use as a devoted historical romance writer (Flawless and Starlight) and lecturer on the craft of writing. An active member of the Chicago North and Wisconsin chapters of Romance Writers of America, she is also a long-distance runner and part-time movie buff. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two daughters. Views: 28
It is Halloween night, and the local museum in King's Lynn is preparing for an unusual event – the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop. But when Ruth Galloway arrives to supervise, she finds the museum's curator lying dead beside the coffin. It is only a matter of time before she and DI Nelson cross paths once more, as he is called in to investigate. Soon the museum's wealthy owner lies dead in his stables too. These two deaths could be from natural causes but Nelson isn't convinced. When threatening letters come to light, events take an even more sinister turn. But as Ruth's friends become involved, where will her loyalties lie? As her convictions are tested, she and Nelson must discover how Aboriginal skulls, drug smuggling and the mystery of The Dreaming may hold the answer to these deaths, and their own survival. Views: 28
His Rodeo Career Is Over[unknown-8230] When Caleb Cantrell left home as a dirt-poor teenager, he never thought he'd return as a wealthy rodeo star. As a matter of fact, he didn't think he'd return at all. The accident changed all that. It ended his career, nearly ended his life and rekindled a bitterness he thought he'd left in the dust long ago. But A New Life Begins To rebuild, Caleb has to go back to where it all began - back to Flagman's Folly, New Mexico, and back to his high-school sweetheart, Tess LaSalle. But a ten-year-old secret stands between them, one that could hurt everyone Tess loves, especially her daughter[unknown-8230]their daughter[unknown-8230]the one Caleb never knew existed. No rodeo ever required the courage Caleb needs now - to forgive, to forget and to start over again[unknown-8230]if it's not already too late. Views: 28
For nearly a year Charles Black has been stalking his prey and now, on the lovely island of Ibiza, he is very close to his victim. When the lean white schooner Snowgoose sails into the harbour, Black knows it is time to move in for the kill.... Views: 28
In his uniquely homespun style, sinister storyteller Steve Vernon digs up the dirt on Maritime murders from 1770 to 1929--along with a few bodies along the way. Unearthing historically buried, and occasionally unsolved, violent crimes from across Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Vernon’s versions of these 19 macabre tales will chill you to the bone.Featuring a bevy of questionable characters from the darkest recesses of Maritime history, Maritime Murder divulges a diverse array of bygone crimes, trials, and the eerie aftermath. From botched executions and poisonous tea, to “axe” murders and curious cover-ups, bear witness to the villains and victims of some of the dastardliest deeds this side of the Atlantic.** Views: 28
Dazed and injured, Angie Burton battled a blizzard to get home, only the thought of her husband's warm, strong arms keeping her going. But Angie wasn't prepared for the icy reception that awaited her--or the realization that she had no memory of walking out on the man she loved.Shane Masters had sworn off women forever. But now he was holed up with the last woman he'd vowed would ever melt his heart. Yet Angie remembered only their love, and Shane couldn't deny the way his ex-wife still set him afire with her smoldering glances and sizzling touch. In one snowbound weekend, could Shane learn to forgive his long-lost bride and reclaim the promise of forever? Views: 28
