Sean is good at forgetting about things, so caught up in his painting that the rest of the world slips away. He's pretty certain he's done it again, because his boyfriend, Dustin, is dressed to the nines and ready to take him out to dinner. Whatever important occasion he's forgotten, Sean hopes it's not going to cost him the best boyfriend he's ever had. Views: 6
TERRIFYING STORIES THAT WILL LEAVE YOU SHUDDERING AT EVERY BARELY GLIMPSED SHADOW—
Once again, Karl Edward Wagner has dared to prowl where many fear to
tread, seeking out the finest tales of terror by such masters of malice
and mayhem as Ramsey Campbell and Ed Gorman—haunting and harrowing
legends calculated to strike fear in the hearts of even the most
stalwart readers.
A photographer whose obsession with images may bring to life trouble
beyond his wildest fantasies.... A couple caught up in an ancient ritual
that offers the promise of unending health, but at a price that may
prove far too high.... A woman whose memory may be failing her with the
passing years—or for a far more unnatural reason.... These are just
three of the provocative, imagination-grasping stories included in this
year’s ghoulish gallery. Views: 6
Cougar in Texas Calista Fox Book 3 in the Rugged and Risque series. After a humiliating breakup from her lying, cheating husband, Reese is in financial dire straits with her bed and breakfast. She’s also feeling the sting of all the happy hookups of late in Wilder, Texas. But then the ruggedly handsome stranger Caleb arrives in town, in need of a place to stay while he’s fixing up the Painted Horse Ranch he’s just purchased on the outskirts of town. The sexual chemistry between Caleb and Reese is instantaneous and sizzling hot. There’s no denying they singe the sheets, but complications arise from his high-society family…and her ex. The cowboy and the cougar will need more than lust to overcome their obstacles and find their own happy ever after. Views: 6
The author of the Stephen Leacock Medal-winning The Best Laid Plans brings his trademark humour and sharp storytelling to a new novel set in the high-stakes world of a global public relations agency. On his first day at Turner King, David Stewart quickly realizes that the world of international PR (affectionately, perhaps ironically, known as "the dark side") is a far cry from his previous job on Parliament Hill. For one, he missed the office memo on the all-black dress code; for another, there are enough acronyms and jargon to make his head spin. Before he even has time to find the washroom, David is assigned a major project: devise a campaign to revitalize North America's interest in the space program - maybe even show NASA's pollsters that watching a shuttle launch is more appealing than going out for lunch with friends. The pressure is on, and before long, David finds himself suggesting the most out-of-this-world idea imaginable: a Citizen Astronaut lottery that would send one Canadian and one American to the International Space Station. Suddenly, David's vaulted into an odyssey of his own, navigating the corporate politics of a big PR agency; wading through the murky but always hilarious waters of Canada-U.S. relations; and trying to hold on to his new job while still doing the right thing. Equal parts clever and satirical, thoughtful and affecting, Up and Down is Terry Fallis at his best, confirming his status as a Canadian literary star.Review“One of CanLit’s crowned king of chuckles, Terry Fallis hits stratospheric heights with his latest well-balanced and unpredictable satire.”—Telegraph-Journal “Not too many Canucks have ventured to write humorous books. There is Stephen Leacock, of course. And Robertson Davies cranked out a couple . . . Count Terry Fallis among the few to achieve success at the form.”—Ottawa Citizen"Gently satirical and intelligently frothy, Up and Down achieves a delightful weightlessness as transporting as the space voyage it deals with." —Andrew Pyper, author of The Guardians"A rollicking good ride. Funny one moment, serious the next, always compelling: a reminder that we can all dream." —Marc Garneau, Canada's first astronaut, Member of Parliament About the AuthorTERRY FALLIS grew up in Toronto and earned an engineering degree from McMaster University. Drawn to politics at an early age, he worked for cabinet ministers both at Queen's Park and in Ottawa. His first book, The Best Laid Plans, began as a podcast, then was self-published, won the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, was re-published by McClelland & Stewart to great reviews, and was crowned the 2011 winner of CBC's Canada Reads as "the essential Canadian novel of the decade." His follow-up, The High Road, was a finalist for the 2011 Leacock Medal. A skilled public speaker, Terry Fallis is also cofounder of the public relations agency Thornley Fallis. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two children. Follow him on Twitter: @TerryFallis. Views: 6
Fear Factors is a book about man's inhumanity to man. It's about the evil man does. Basically, its how some humans create hell for others! How far are you willing to push the envelope to get what you really, really want at the expense of another person? Views: 6
Two headstrong, single-minded agents, one incredibly fiery passion, can they stay alive long enough to see where it leads? Special Agent Taber Kysenzki is the DEA's bad boy, he has no qualms of straddling the line of right and wrong, doing whatever necessary to get the job done. But when he botches up an undercover operation, he's faced with a woman unlike any he's met before. She saves his life but doesn't deign to give him the time of day. He'd heard rumours of an agent with his reputation in the ATF but hadn't met her until today. Special Agent Serefina LeBenoit is the ATF's equivalent to Kysenzki. She knows all about him, how he goes through women and she doesn't have any desire to be another notch on his belt. She has a rule of not sleeping with certain men, he fits that criteria. All that changes one night a few months after their first volatile meeting, when he tracks her down in a bar in New Mexico. Circumstances bring them together... Views: 6
Brianna Meyers' first long-term foray into the world of BDSM did not go as planned. Finally freed from a cruel master with help from a club owner in the community, she's ready to pick up her old vanilla life right where she left off. Only the man who kept her imprisoned won't take no for an answer.
James Prescott doesn't do long-term relationships, but when he's asked to protect Brianna and help her recover from the traumatic relationship, he's more than willing to help. He knows what she needs, and it's not her freedom. But convincing her of that just may cost him his heart... Views: 6
When Kathryn travels from London to Dorset to investigate her mother's disappearance, she little suspects that she will become embroiled in a bitter family feud. The beautiful old house of Bulbury Knap is home to Sir Edwin and Lady Hewson, frail and elderly but determined to stay in the home they love. Equally determined is their nephew Andrew who wants them to leave, claiming to have their best interests at heart. Kathryn agrees to stay and look after them in her mother's absence, and estate manager Michael is her ally. As she gets to know the house and the estate, Kathryn can see so much potential, but Andrew is dead set against any expansion of the house as a business. And so the battle lines are drawn... Views: 6
Back Cover Blurb - I Kissed
A Dog
Chloe Carpenter isn't like other women. She can communicate
with animals, a gift she unwrapped following one of her frequent dances with
death.
By day, Chloe works at the Plum Beach Wildlife Park where her unique talents
nurture the animals in her care. Her quiet existence is shattered when a new
male veterinarian roars into the park and sets his golden gaze on her. If Chloe
had her way, he'd roar right back out.Problem: He's her new coworker and he's saved her life twice in the
past twenty-four hours.Zane
Marshall, Enforcer for the Pacific Pack of purebred werewolves, has a
job to do - figure out who or what is mutilating the young men of Plum Beach.
With orders to find the woman who talks to animals, he accepts a position
working alongside the fiery Chloe Carpenter, a female who ignites his interest
and gives passionate meaning to his empty existence.Problem: She despises him.
Together, they're forced to unravel a mystery of supernatural proportions, a
murderous plot with eternal implications. In the process they discover
opposites really do attract. Major Problem: Zane is pledged to
another woman, and she'll do anything to
keep him from Chloe.
Like most
authors, Carol Van Atta is no stranger to the written word. She penned a short
novel at age 12 (somewhat frightening illustrations included) and had a
creative writing piece published in her high school newspaper. Devouring books
from numerous genres, she developed a deep thirst for more reading materials,
and could almost always be found with her nose in a book.
She has
contributed to several, popular inspirational anthologies and devotional books,
and lives in the rainy wetlands of Oregon with her terrifying teens and a small
zoo of animals. She is taking an undetermined hiatus away from inspirational
writing to delve into her darker side. It’s been rumored this genre-jumping
occurred after Carol discovered two suspicious red marks on her neck, and
experienced an unquenchable urge to howl at the moon.
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At the end of The Light, Book One of the Morpheus Road trilogy, Marshall uncovered the truth about what happened to his best friend Cooper. Now in Book Two, we get Cooper’s perspective. What does his story have to do with Marshall and the journey along the Morpheus Road? It’s time to learn more….From a master of suspense, this fantastical tale contains shocking twists and will take readers down a dark path of discovery that will leave them clamoring for the trilogy’s conclusion! Views: 6
Vigilance. The mission to safeguard Nikki Youngblood depends on the fragile alliance of two half-angel, half-human guardians, both struggling with intense feelings for the girl who has been assigned to their care. Mace, steadfast and deeply in love, wants to protect Nikki at all costs, while Raven's loyalty to Nikki finds him advocating for her independence and battling his own darker inclinations. At the same time, Nikki finds it harder and harder to choose between the two heavenly beings she may never have. Dangers intensify, and tensions between Mace and Raven flare as the purpose of their mission becomes clear. Can their defenses hold up to master manipulator Damon Vessler and the powerful secret he holds regarding Nikki's heritage? Can anyone protect Nikki from her true purpose and destiny?About the AuthorHeather Burch grew up in Branson, Missouri, where she learned to love fiction. She then married into a family of published novelists and quickly learned writing was her heart's desire. When she's not working on her latest book, Heather can be found watching a sunset at a beach near her home in Southern Florida, along with her sons Jake and Isaac, and husband, John---who is her hero in every way. Views: 6
