There is a very small problem with Hank and Mindy's house. And if they don't fix it in a week, they'll pay a hefty fine and the house will be leveled! Yes, you can fight City Hall, you just can't win. Even over the smallest infraction. A short story. Views: 24
A miscarriage of justice for DCI Woodend|It is 30 years since Margaret Dodds was executed for the murder of her husband, yet many questions remain unanswered. Her daughter, now an influential lawyer, wants her name cleared but the investigating officer is determined to ensure the verdict stands.|"A richly layered plot, complex and engaging characters, and a shocking conclusion make this police procedural a gripping and engaging read" Views: 24
Oh my god what have I done?That’s Macy Trent’s first thought upon waking and finding herself in Logan Quinn’s bed. As memories of the night before – and her wanton behavior – come flooding back, Macy realizes last night wasn’t her biggest regret, it was falling in love with her drop dead gorgeous boss.Logan knows being a Dom is all about maintaining control. So why does his curvy secretary make him want to break his own rules?Branded by the Texas Billionaire is Part 2 of Macy’s and Logan’s journey of discoveryRead Bought by the Texas Billionaire to find out how it all began… Views: 24
Lurking in the ruins is a horrific tale of greed, power, and revenge. The Protector crawls forth, the shade of a dead city whose rulers refuse to die, and young companions in two distant epochs learn of a dreadful destiny they cannot escape . . . and a deadly threat to all they hold dear.The Lost Empires series uncovers the secrets of the ancient civilizations of the Forgotten Realms world. Why did Cursrah fall? Who was the Star of Cursrah? And how can a long-dead city threaten the modern realm of Calimshan? Uncover the secrets for yourself - if you dare. Views: 24
Surrender to your fantasies. Every submissive willingly does: bound and helpless, expecting the ecstasy of her master's lash. Never mind the leatherclothed or naked, she is stripped down to only the most basic physical and emotional need, completely exposed. But it’s this swirl of sensations and feelings that combine in a perfect storm of kink and makes the seemingly impossible not only occur, but happen in a way that creates a sexy good time for everyone involved. The sensual stories that Alison Tyler has assembled in this collection delve into the dynamics of relationships filled with such unrestrained passion, revealing a world of beautiful contradictions that will thrill and inspire you. Some of these tales show how the everyday can be instantly transformed into pulse-quickening moments laced with eroticism.Nobody likes bondage more than Alison Tyler who is endlessly fascinated with the sensation of giving up, giving in, of putting one’s pleasure (and... Views: 24
When Ali Hussein, suspected terrorist and alleged banker for Al Qaeda, is finally transported from Guantanamo Bay to the US mainland to stand trial, many are stunned when Byron Carlos Johnson, a pre-eminent lawyer and son of a high-profile diplomat, volunteers to represent him. On principle, Johnson thought he was merely defending a man unjustly captured through Rendition and water-boarded illegally. But Johnson soon learns that there is much more at stake than one man's civil rights.Hussein's intimate knowledge of key financial transactions could lead to the capture of—or the unabated funding of—the world's most dangerous terror cells. This makes Hussein the target of corrupt US intelligence forces on one side, and ruthless international terrorists on the other. And, it puts Byron Carlos Johnson squarely in the crosshairs of both.Pulled irresistibly by forces he can and cannot see, Johnson enters a lethal maze of espionage, manipulation, legal traps and murder. But... Views: 24
Warning: This novel has sexually explicit contentEveryone has a secret, and Anna Lamore is about to find out that some people will do anything to protect theirs. She unknowingly stumbles into the worst situation that her career, and her emotions, can handle. Meeting the infamously powerful and sexy Cole Stevens throws her life into turmoil. Not only is the wealthy artist everything she doesn't need, but his studio is branded with controversy that can kill Anna's career before it even starts. Each volume tracks a different stage of Anna and Cole's relationship. Vol 1Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 release date: Nov. 2012.Genre: Mature YA/ New AdultAbout the AuthorThis bestselling author was featured in the Washington Post for her debut novel which quickly became a bestseller, hitting #1 in multiple lists, prominent placement on the movers & shakers list, and finally soaring to #297 on the overall bestseller list, surpassing over 800,000+ kindle titles to reach the top of the sales charts. Her enormous 45,000+ member fanbase helped propelled her books onto the bestsellers list, where they remained for over a year. For more information about this author, please visit: SexyAwesomeBooks.com. Views: 24
A pulse-pounding mystery featuring Russian-American detective Turbo Vlost, the deadliest ex-KGB operative to ever hit New YorkTurbo Vlost is back. He’s depressed, drinking too much, and terrified that the love of his life is truly gone.Hired to test the security of billionaire hedge fund manager Sebastian Leitz’s computer system, Turbo finds himself peeling back the fetid layers of an immigrant family living the American dream while unable to escape mysterious and unspeakable demons.Turbo isn’t the only one interested in the Leitzs. The Belarus-based Baltic Enterprise Commission---a shadowy purveyor of online sleaze---has its claws in Leitz’s brother-in-law. So, it appears, does Leitz’s brother. And Leitz’s son, a teenaged computer whiz, is running his own million-dollar schemes.Thanks to his legwork and his partner’s data-mining monster, Turbo can see all the cards. But to play the hand, he has to join the kind of game he recognizes from his childhood in the Gulag---one where the odds suddenly grow short and losers don’t always come out alive.David Duffy's In For a Ruble will enthrall fans of Martin Cruz Smith in this action-packed Turbo Vlost adventure.Review“In Duffy's gritty sequel to 2011's Last to Fold, Turbo Vlost, a former KGB operative, has been hired by billionaire Sebastian Leitz to find security flaws in Leitz's computer systems, but he quickly realizes that his employer has much bigger problems than he anticipated. Further investigation leads Turbo to discover that each member of Leitz's family is hiding something, and some of these secrets lead to a malevolent Eastern European computer conglomerate, which has its sights set on Leitz and company. And as if becoming entangled in a family's dangerously dirty laundry weren't enough, Vlost's ex has returned and is looking to reboot their old affair. Saturated with international intrigue and peopled by a cast of sordid characters--including mobsters, pedophiles, and shady businessmen--, Duffy's latest is high-tension, meticulously plotted, and immensely entertaining. Readers will delight in Duffy's handling of the thrilling proceedings.”—*Publishers Weekly"A compelling, intelligent and witty take on the classic detective story. That the talented Duffy makes his ex-KGB tough-guy into a thoughtful, honorable and even charming protagonist is just one reason this book is terrific--it's also fast-paced, unpredictable and completely original."—Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity winner, author of The Other Woman"David Duffy has done it again: given us a smart, morally complex page-turner featuring ex-KGB agent turned New York City private eye, Turbo Vlost. Like Marlowe before him, Turbo dives deep as he tangles with Russian oligarchs and ghosts from Stalin’s gulag. He goes to some dark places but never wavers because truth matters. A fast-paced, witty, bruising, always thoughtful read."— Leonard Rosen, Edgar-nominated author of All Cry Chaos“I loved David Duffy's first book, Last to Fold, and I'm here to tell you In For a Ruble is every bit as good. If you don't yet know Turbo Vlost and his friends –and enemies– you're a lucky reader, because now you get to meet them. Don't wait!”—SJ Rozan, Edgar-winning author of Ghost HeroPraise for Last to Fold, *which was nominated for the 2012 Edgar for Best First Novel by an American Author:"One of the most original protagonists I’ve ever come across . . . Duffy knows his Russia inside and out, but most of all, he knows how to tell a story with flair and elegance. This is really, really good."—Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Vanished and *Buried Secrets"The dialogue is crisp and rings true, and the main character is easy to like and root for." —Publishers Weekly“A new addition to the line of suspense stars at St. Martin’s, introducing an irresistible character and a very rich milieu—the New York City subculture of Russian émigrés, underworld characters and ruthless new-rich swashbucklers….I’m looking forward to the next one.”—Sullivan County Democrat“From guns, drugs and espionage we get the full gambit in the fast and furious look within the Russian mob.”—Suspense Magazine*About the AuthorDAVID DUFFY spent twenty-five years in the corporate and financial public relations business, based in New York and London. This experience turned out to be good practice for writing fiction. Along the way he helped bring Antiques Roadshow to PBS and income tax to Poland. He and his wife live in New York’s Hudson River Valley. Views: 24
