Denise Johnson is on her way to starting a new life. She's left her wealthy, cheating ex-husband behind and moved back to Boston, where she moves in with her romance novel-writing mother and lands a job as a deejay at a popular Boston radio station. Finally back on the road to independence, the last thing Denise needs is another man in her life. Dave DiSciullo wants to start a family, but he refuses to settle for anyone who's less than a perfect match. So when Dave meets Denise, his newest coworker, he's thrilled. She's sweet, smart, and sexy as hell. Afraid that he'll never get Denise to notice him, Dave comes up with the perfect plan - he decides to read romance novels and use them as guidebooks for how to woo and win a woman. But even a well thought-out plan is not without its bumps, and Dave struggles to apply what he learns from the books to his courtship of Denise. What does it mean to be a hero? Do men and woman mean different things when they say "I love you" And how do you "rescue" a modern, successful woman who doesn't seem to need any help? Sensuality Level: SensualAbout the AuthorMary Gorman comes from a family of gifted and somewhat compulsive story tellers but so far she's the only one with the patience to write her stories down. A native of Massachusetts, her hobbies include raising exotic birds, tracing family trees (or, as her brother calls it, collecting dead people), and embarrassing her children. Views: 5
The ruthless woman, who emotionally and physically damaged Ari, now threatens to destroy Sarah. If Sarah does not stop seeing her beloved Trainman, she will lose her job and the ability to support her cancer-stricken mother. Ari unknowingly has a lot at stake too. Sarah’s nemesis will stop at nothing to win Ari back. When the two of them show up at the same place at the same time, Sarah faces dire consequences. Is her love for Ari worth dying for? Sarah and Ari’s steamy story continues in this exciting, life-or-death conclusion to the SEDUCED BY THE PARK AVENUE BILLIONAIRE erotic romance series. This 17,500-word novella is intended for mature readers only. Views: 5
Joy Winslow is convinced her inheritance has been stolen by the greedy couple who took her and her brother, Travis, in after their parents' death. When Travis leaves to find work, Joy endures without him for only a short time before she runs away.Joy meets Chase Gallagher when he rescues her from a dangerous situation. Chase helps her find work in a circus, performing with the big cats. Torn by family loyalty, love for Chase, and a desire for revenge, Joy searches desperately for a path that will bring peace. Views: 5
Two bestselling novels of science fiction adventure set the Forerunner universe from legendary storyteller Andre Norton together for the first time.Ice Crown:Roane, a young archaeologist, makes planetfall on a previously off-limits world where the inhabitants have been implanted with false memories and conditioned to obey their oligarchic masters. Now Roane must fight to save the enslaved populace and her own inner essence by finding a powerful artifact that could bring new freedom to a planet that has spent eons in darkness.Brother to Shadows:Jofre, a young initiate to the assassin’s guild in a far future world, is betrayed and cast out by a corrupt nemesis–a priest with designs upon powerful, near-magic technology secreted somewhere on the planet. To save himself, Jofre must team with a crafty reptilian alien ally to find the hidden hoard of the Forerunners if he is to redeem himself and go forth and to find his destiny beyond the stars.About Andre Norton:“The Grand Dame of Science Fiction…”–Time“One of the all-time masters.”–Peter Straub“Andre Norton is a superb storyteller whose skill draws the reader completely into a fantastic other world…”–Chicago Tribune“Norton's renowned story-telling magic is present in abundance . . .”–Future RetrospectiveAbout the AuthorAndre Norton has been called “one of the most popular authors of our time” by Publishers Weekly. She is a seminal influence on many of today’s top writers including David Weber, Eric Flint, and Peter Straub. Norton received the Grand Master award from the Science Fiction Writers of America and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the World Fantasy Convention. She was astoundingly prolific, with over thirty books in the celebrated Witch World series alone, and introduced three generations of readers to a wide range of science fiction and fantasy classics over a long and lauded career. Views: 5
Broken and alone, suffering through the consequences of his sin, Peter Carson is overwhelmed by pain and guilt as he sits in prison. The most unlikely of divine messengers, Peter is prophetically destined to provide the world with hope and miracles, to proclaim the kingdom of God at a time when the children of Adam have forgotten who they are. Satan is quick to strike back as his servants sow confusion and incite destruction. The world is balanced on a precipice, teetering between peace and war, love and hate, Christ and chaos. Solomon's Porch is a twenty-first-century morality tale rooted in an ancient faith. Wid Bastian crafts a novel that is a compelling combination of sermon and story that inspires as well as entertains. Solomon's Porch cries out for Christian unity, for the gathering of God's people in one holy church, and for the removal of barriers between believers. Wid Bastian challenges readers to explore their faith fearlessly, to embrace holy tradition and apostolic doctrines, and to fully apply Christianity's deepest roots to our lives.For most of his life, Wid Bastian lived in a self-imposed state of alienation from God, refusing to be humbled; arrogant and suckled by a fallen world. It took a series of disasters, most of his own making, to bring him to his knees. Wid is currently finishing his obligation to society while embracing his newfound freedom in Christ. Views: 5
A Hotly Contested ClaimA bastard by birth, James Devlin lives on his own terms—until a twist of fate reveals that he is the true Duke of Blackwood. Though the brooding bachelor swears to hold on to his freedom, he does intend to take back his childhood home. But once at Wyndmoor Manor, he discovers an arresting adversary in Bella Sinclair. Her hot-blooded claim to his home is amusing. . .and arousing. Which is why he isn't leaving until he takes possession of everything—starting with the bewitching Bella. . .A Sensual SurrenderBella is furious when the Duke barges into her home, declaring it rightfully his! The willful widow is not about to give up her haven without a fight, no matter how determined the Duke is—or how sensual the battlefield. But once she's sharing a house with the beguiling barrister, she is in danger of losing everything—one deep, slow kiss at a time. . ."Well-matched lovers. . .witty comradely repartee."... Views: 5
TWO DIFFERENT CLASSES, ONE COMMON DESIRE... Lady Bernadette Marie Burton may be the richest widow in England, but like her dreams of finding true passion, her reputation is deteriorating. Cruel gossip, loneliness and hoards of opportunistic suitors have her believing Society couldn't be more vile...or dangerous. So when an attacker threatens her life, she finds safety in the most unseemly of places: the arms of a mysterious, Irish-American gang leader. His fortune stolen, young Matthew Joseph Milton is done playing the respectable gentleman. In the slums of New York, only ruffians thrive. But from the moment he arrives in London and encounters the voluptuous Lady Bernadette, he can't help but wonder about the finer pleasures he's missing. Or just how much he's willing to risk-not only to bed her, but to prove his worth....Review"Marvelle adeptly explores the best and worst of social class divides in this unforgettable story."-Booklist on Forever and a Day (starred review)"[A] quintessential romance." -Booklist on Prelude to a Scandal From the AuthorDear Reader,Everyone deserves a second chance at life. Especially when at the core of who and what they are, they define all things good. Sometimes, life cheats us out of opportunities we deserve. But even then, we have the right to dream and to be more than what everyone expects from us. Such is the story of Matthew Joseph Milton. Educated, dashing, and a true gentleman at heart, he finds that being a good man simply isn't enough to survive in a world looking to take everything away. So what do you do in an effort to fight back? You redefine yourself, even at the cost of yourself. In that, Matthew and Bernadette are the same (without knowing it). They both had to redefine themselves, only to discover that they buried far too much. Forever a Lady is my twisted version of the Newsies. Only I'm going with buff, older men toting pistols, instead of boys toting newspapers. It is my hope you will enjoy the searing passion Matthew and Bernadette learn to share not only for each other but life as they return to who and what they really are. I feel blessed enough to speak from experience when I say, there is no better happily ever after than finding yourself AND the love of your life.Much love,Delilah Marvelle Views: 5
Finding her lover in bed with her best friend was the worst thing ever, but leaving London for Los Angeles pushed trouble to a whole new level.Holly Oakwood’s cosy life is shattered when her boyfriend has an affair with her best friend. Determined to mend her broken heart by throwing herself into her career, but unable to hide her contempt for her new boss, she loses her job as well.She lands a dream job in a Consulate in LA, but that’s when her troubles really begin. She struggles to settle, loneliness begins to bite, and everyone around her is thin and shallow. She loses her confidence, makes a fool of herself once too often, and her new boss hates her. Can she salvage anything from the train wreck of her new life, or should she return to England?What ensues is a comically entertaining series of events that catapult Holly into new friendships, the promise of romance and the realization that home is where the heart is. Views: 5
Who would want to kill a college? As a series of grisly murders unfolds at a small liberal arts school, that question slowly climbs the stairs. "Like some of my favorite movies," wrote director Martin Scorcese, "Final Exam uses a classic genre and twists it into something new and compelling and memorable." Views: 5
