A missing teenage girl... a desperate mother... a frantic call
in the night... is this a cruel hoax, or the work of a maniacal serial killer?
The peaceful resort town of St. Teresa-by-the-Sea on Florida's Forgotten Coast
is known for its low crime rate, pristine beaches, and great fishing. But
tragedy can come even to Paradise, as Carol Dennison found out two and a half
years ago when her fourteen-year-old daughter, Kelly, disappeared on her way to
a Tallahassee concert. Now, just as Carol as beginning to rebuild the pieces of
her shattered life, she receives a midnight call from someone who calls her
"mama" and begs for help. Is this a cruel prank designed to terrorize and punish
Kelly's father for the role he played in bringing a recently paroled criminal to
justice? Or is it possible that Kelly is still alive? A grim investigation
uncovers a connection between Kelly and other girls who have gone missing along
the Gulf Coast in the past few years. When the body of one of those missing
girls washes up on the shores of St. Teresa-by-the-Sea, the police are forced to
admit they may have a serial killer in their midst. And with over three thousand
college students poised to descend on the tiny community for spring break, their
only hope for stopping him before he strikes again is the frightened voice of a
teenage girl on the telephone... and the desperate determination of the parents
who love her. Shattered is Donna Ball at her best: spine-tingling terror,
chilling realism and unforgettable characters. No parent will ever watch her
child leave the house in the same way again. Views: 15
After her father loses his job, Sonia Nadhamuni, half Indian and half Jewish American, finds herself yanked out of private school and thrown into the unfamiliar world of public education. For the first time, Sonia's mixed heritage makes her classmates ask questions--questions Sonia doesn't always know how to answer--as she navigates between a group of popular girls who want her to try out for the cheerleading squad and other students who aren't part of the "in" crowd. At the same time that Sonia is trying to make new friends, she's dealing with what it means to have an out-of-work parent--it's hard for her family to adjust to their changed circumstances. And then, one day, Sonia's father goes missing. Now Sonia wonders if she ever really knew him. As she begins to look for answers, she must decide what really matters and who her true friends are--and whether her two halves, no matter how different, can make her a whole.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 15
I don't do dangerious, Smart, ueber-careful, ordinary Samantha - that's me. But I just couldn't pass up a surprise kiss from my number-one unattainable crush. A kiss that did something to me...something strange. Now I feel hungry all the time, but not for food. It's like part of me is missing - and I don't know if I can get it back. Then there's Bishop. At first I thought he was just a street kid, but the secrets he's keeping are as intense as his unearthly blue eyes. If he's what I think he is, he may be the only one who can help me. But something terrifying is closing in, and the one chance Bishop and I have to stop it means losing everything I ever wanted and embracing the darkness inside me.... NIGHTWATCHERS When angels and demons must work together, something beyond evil is rising... Views: 15
Girls FC: the best team for football and friendship.Nine-year-old Megan Fawcett loves football and is desperate to be on her school team. She tries everything to get the coach to notice her, even wearing a tiara! But nothing works... Then she has a brainwave – she'll set up her own team. An all-girls team! Now all she needs is a pitch, a coach ... and ten other players. Views: 15
Duncan is in the throes of a mid-life crisis and searching for his own identity. His problems seem no different than other men facing the same issues, but as he struggles through a divorce and the challenges of co-parenting his children, Duncan soon realizes that he feels complete inside only when he begins to secretly explore a world of torture and death—a world that only he controls. Suddenly, Duncan's life is no longer normal at all. As Duncan deals with his newfound guilty pleasure of destruction and wickedness, his diary entries reflect a roller coaster psychological journey. Duncan grapples with the ramifications of what he is becoming, but at the same time, graphically describes the deaths of several of his victims. Clearly a man caught between his morals and an evil calling. Duncan leads a seemingly typical life during the day, but in the dark of night becomes a monster. Only one man suspects what Duncan is capable of—his best friend, Sudhir, a detective in... Views: 15
When her mother is killed in a horse-riding accident, nine-year-old Amy is mute and traumatised. She cannot remember what happened, and she is haunted by a nightmare she cannot explain. She becomes obsessed by her father, clinging to their relationship for dear life.Six years later, confident that she has passed her school exams with flying colours, and basking in her father's love, Amy is horrified to discover there is a new woman in his life. Hannah is not only young and attractive but she is a qualified doctor who also threatens to become Amy's step-mother.Reeling from the blow, Amy makes the chance discovery of a postcard written to her mother before her untimely death. Realising with a shock that her older brother will not help her to reveal the truth behind it, Amy abandons a potential love affair to follow the clues the postcard has given her. Mustering all her determination and courage, she travels on her own to Italy, to find a man she has never met before... Views: 15
Louise goes to spend the weekend in 'The Hamptons' with the Beekman brothers: Ben, David and Richard. She ends up spending the night with one of them and finds herself falling for the wrong brother.As secrets keep getting revealed, Louise doesn't know how much she can take and she doesn't know how to say no to the man who turns on her heart and destroys her soul.The Millionaire's Games is a sexy erotic romance that will have you intrigued until the very last page.Readers should be 18 PLUS to read this short story.The books in the series included in this edition are:The Wrong BedThe DealThe Choice Views: 15
When two hearts connect on a beach in Florida, is it a brief romance . . . or the start of a lasting love?After family secrets come to light, causing an uproar, Roman Keim is taking a much-needed vacation to Pinecraft, the Amish snowbird community in Florida. The warm weather is a welcome break from the bleak Ohio winter, as is a week off from all his family's drama. But Roman's own drama begins when he meets his next-door neighbors: Amanda Yoder, a beautiful young widow, and her adorable daughter, Regina.In the two years since her husband died, Amanda has never looked at another man. She certainly doesn't intend to get married again. But she can't deny that there's something special between her and Roman. As his week in Pinecraft comes to a close, Amanda knows that, in spite of her attempt to remain distant, she's given Roman a piece of her heart. And her daughter seems to have fallen in love, too.Is there hope for a second chance at love for... Views: 15
What happens when a backwards Georgia hick young woman, raised in a hell, fire, and brimstone religion, meets a suave good-looking man of the world who offers her the exciting life she could only dream of, riches beyond belief, love and romance?About the AuthorAfter retiring I decided to try my hand at writing. I loved reading and would read a book in one sitting. Once I starting writing my first novel, Blood On White Wicker, the characters took over and I let them. I've been writing that way ever since. Views: 15
Taking care of business may cost him his heart. Million Dollar Men, Book 1In addition to overseeing the financial affairs of the wealthy Kristoff family, Nicholas Demetrious specializes in hauling its rambunctious members out of trouble. Especially his distant cousin, Raven Rutledge. The tabloids love her bad-girl antics, sexy pout, and body made for sin. Nicholas would love to spank the bejesus out of her, but this time the situation is too serious to entertain such a fantasy. A lucrative business deal with the Exeters is in jeopardy, and Jackson Exeter Sr.’s ultimatum is clear: Remove this man-eater from my country house, or the deal is off. Raven is in way over her head. She accepted the invitation to the Exeters’ Adirondack house party as a refreshing change from her jet-setting lifestyle—until she learns the guest list includes his entire family. His ex-girlfriend. And the junior Exeter’s intention to propose. If ever she needed suave, sophisticated Nicholas’s persuasive powers, it’s now. Then he’s there with a plan to get her out of this tangle: sweep her off her feet. But their pretend passion turns all too real. And what started out as a weekend of fun threatens to shatter into betrayal and heartbreak. Warning: Contains a tabloid sweetheart who loves to be bad, a sexy hero with little patience for mind games, and a game of strip pool that will make you rethink your weekend plans. Views: 15
