A seasoned defense intelligence analyst races against time to rescue a Hispanic heroine, kidnapped by Basque terrorists and taken to Spain due to her father's top secret past. A period intelligence thriller set against the backdrop of a turbulent late1980's Central America and a post-Franco-period Spain.Book 1 in THE KANE LEGACY series, which begins with the legend of the family patriarch and continues through his descendants to modern day.Winner of the Word Weaving Award for ExcellenceWinner of the Blether.com Silver AwardA 2001 EPPIE Thriller Finalist"I had to force myself to stop reading and sleep! Five stars!"Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer"This novel is excellent. The author's experience in the State Department, living for a time in Spain, and knowledge of US intelligence really shows. It's thrilling, an easy read, and is very well done."Paul Lappen, BookReviews.comAna Kane has been the victim of deception her whole life. When ignorance of her father's classified past lands her in danger, a secret mission is launched to secure her rescue. But when the Basque terrorists holding her threaten her life for the exchange of one deadly secret, will the Americans come through? Or is she truly as she suspects, a worthless Spanish-American pawn?Little does defense intelligence analyst Mark Neal know that the new "Missing Person Central America" Ana Kane is about to change his life indefinitely. When defense intelligence protocol is turned on its head and Mark is sent to Iberia at the behest of his cryptic boss, Mark figures there's more than patriotism at play. Can he piece together the puzzle leading to Ana's abduction in time to save her -- and avert an international crisis? Views: 26
When 10 year old Ruby's parents die and she has to go and live with her grandparents, little does she know that she is about to discover her mother's secret.Ruby's whole life changes in an instant when she is sucked into an 'Otherworld', the world of the Manushi, a race of magical people, who, unbeknown to the Human race, live in quiet areas of the countryside. This is the beginning of a mystical and fabulous adventure, filled with danger for her, and her new friends, Dena, Berty and Silverton.Ruby needs to find out what her mother's secret is. Maybe then she can find out why she is here, how she got here and most importantly, how to get back home. Now the size of a bug, she possesses new magical skills, but these don't help her when she is captured and imprisoned by FarFrom—a mad, banished scientist. All Ruby can do is sit tight whilst her friends battle FarFrom, and his twisted mix of science and magic, as they try to rescue her. Views: 26
Reclusive outdoorsman, Jimmy Kerrigan, finds himself battling a vampiric plague which threatens to destroy Hobson’s Valley, the isolated mountain community he calls home. When his family, friends and neighbours fall prey to the ‘Fugue’, Kerrigan is the only one who can save them and prevent the disease spreading beyond the remote town’s boundaries.Kerrigan is uniquely equipped to deal with the outbreak. He carries a variant strain of Fugue enabling him to overcome and heal its victims. However, the nature of the illness ensures neither he nor those he hunts down are aware they’re infected. After feeding on humans, the diseased forget their behaviour. Even Kerrigan, having confronted or neutralised a Fugue, is unable to recall his actions as guardian of Hobson’s Valley.The illness and its effects have, like tetanus, survived in the earth around the mountain for countless generations. The lineage of Fugue Hunters has always been able to reverse an outbreak but not this time; someone wants the disease to spread and, in combination with a mutation of the virus, Kerrigan realises he may not be strong enough to contain it.Kerrigan is challenged beyond his limits when an innocent family of outsiders hikes straight into a wilderness crawling with Fugues – a wilderness he is responsible for. Can he really save them and protect the town? Can he defeat the creature who has caused the Fugue to mutate? And, most crucially, when he learns the horrifying truth about his own infection, will he even have the strength to try? Views: 26
By weaving together fictitious characters with historical figures such as Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke, and Paul, the author of many books in the Bible, bestselling author Frank G. Slaughter gives us a birds-eye view of life for early Christians. Views: 26
Phyre knows there is something life-changing about her new drama teacher, Mia, from the moment they meet. As Phyre rehearses for the school play, she comes to realize that the unrequited feelings she has for Mia go deeper than she's ever experienced. Especially with a teacher. Or a woman. All the while, Phyre's best friend-addressed throughout the story in the second person, as "you"-stands by, ready to help Phyre make sense of her feelings. But just as Mia doesn't understand what Phyre feels, Phyre can't fathom the depth of her best friend's feelings...until it's almost too late for a happy ending. Characters come to life through the innovative screenplay format of this dazzling debut, and unanswered questions-is "you" male or female?-will have readers talking. Views: 26
She can handle twin babies, but can she handle the boss? As the new nanny
for Chance Montgomery, Tory Bingham is looking after his adorable twins. But although
she's taking diaper-changing and sleepless nights in her stride, nothing can
prepare Tory for being around the twins' breathtakingly handsome daddy.... Five
years ago, Tory's dreams were stolen from her in a horrific accident, but as she
becomes a part of Chance's family she faces a heart-wrenching decision...dare she
let go of the past and start to hope she can be happy again...? Views: 26
Tristan’s Temptation Sabrina York The red-hot sequel to Adam’s Obsession. Tristan Trillo has one steadfast rule—thou shalt not fish in the company pond. That puts his executive assistant Shannon Weiss firmly out of reach. He tells himself the secret steamy computer simulations he creates—ones featuring a seductress with more than a passing resemblance to Shannon—are enough. But watching the virtual Shannon get spanked or tied up, taken from behind or while down on her knees, just makes him want the real Shannon more. When Shannon discovers the depth of Tristan’s desire, she vows to seduce him in real life, his rule be damned. After a blazing, illicit tryst in Tristan’s office, he insists they can never do it again. So Shannon, ever the obedient assistant, makes certain the next time she seduces him, they do something completely different. Poor Tristan is a man trapped between his steadfast rule and a burning passion. A rock, if you will, and a very hard place. Views: 26
