At twenty-nine, Jane Knoll is convinced that she will never experience
her first kiss. Bullied as a teenager, she lives life under a veil of
insecurity and loneliness. Her social life consists of television reruns
and a weekly laundry night with her neighbor, Larry. Then, hope rises
when Jane starts following her beautiful, magnetic co-worker Eva on
Twitter. Under the protective disguise of an alter ego, Jane
experiences the joy of flirting and the rush of euphoria. Eva and Jane
quickly launch into an online love affair that brings out the best in
Jane. Behind the safety of her laptop screen, she becomes confident and
empowered with purpose and talent. But face-to-face, Jane is nothing
more than Eva’s nondescript, clumsy co-worker—a social catastrophe. For
the first time in her life, Jane has discovered true bliss—happiness in
love, newfound success in a writing career, and the chance to make a
difference in the world. But can she live the rest of her life as an
alter ego? Is she brave enough to reveal her true identity and risk
squandering it all? Views: 72
She was abandoned by the man she thought she loved and forced to run as a fugitive from Earth’s government. Cassie Tomlin is desperate and willing to do anything. Just how far is she willing to go to start a new life? Is she desperate enough to agree to live on another planet with strange and sexy aliens?Prime Leader RendEL has been given the task of overseeing the repopulation of his home world of Katiera. The primitive planet of Earth offers females that are both beautiful and compatible. However, Ren finds one Earth female to be a lot more than what he had bargained for. Will he be able to fulfill his responsibilities to his people and follow the path of his heart? Or will he have to sacrifice one in order to have the other?About the AuthorKD Jones works as a Quality & Organizational Excellence Specialist at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC where she has been employed for the last 15 years. She attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been a huge fan of both romance novels and science fiction novels since she was 16 years old. Her favorite television shows growing up were Star Trek and Dr. Who. When not writing, she can usually be found curled up on the couch with a good book, working on her hobby of photography, or spending time with her family. Visit the author’s website at www.kdjones.net for updates on upcoming new releases, promotional giveaways, and to leave a review. Also, look for her on Twitter @kizziedj. Views: 72
Based on a true story, Tell Anna She's Safe is the tale of two women, one missing, the other searching for her. Driving home alongside West Quebec's Gatineau River one April afternoon, researcher Ellen McGinn spots a parked car that looks like it might belong to her friend and colleague, Lucy Stockman. She soon finds out that Lucy has disappeared. Ellen has an unusual dream in which she receives three clear messages: she is to search and to write everything down—and Lucy is safe. But is she? Ellen's continuing dreams seem to indicate otherwise, and then there is the suspicious behaviour of Lucy's partner, a man with a violent past that includes a manslaughter conviction. What begins as a physical search soon also becomes a determined quest for the truth beyond the stereotypical appearances of her friend's risky relationship. Terrified for her own life, Ellen reaches a deeper than bargained for understanding of Lucy's dark journey, and her own. Views: 72
As curator and manager of the Marshfield Manor Grace Wheaton is delighted to be part of the estate's magnificent history, but no one told her solving murder was in her job description...When Grace's former professor calls to warn her that there have been a rash of thefts at various historical sites, Grace isn't surprised—because Marshfield Manor has been targeted, too. She wonders if it has something to do with the film crew roaming the grounds, digitally immortalizing the manor, but then she gets distracted by an incident much more dire: the shooting of one guest and the murder of another.Grace does her best not to go looking for trouble, but with a murderer on the loose, she can't seem to leave the dirty work to the cops—especially since the killer still seems to be lurking around town, waiting to finish the job of making Grace history... Views: 72
When a terrible accident abruptly ends her riding career, Rachel Parker returns to Pennsylvania to rebuild her family’s horse farm. But her welcome home is anything but warm. Her sister’s abusive husband and a violent vandal threaten Rachel’s new business and her life. Someone is systematically trying to destroy her. Someone who knows private things about her. Someone who’s been watching her. Now Rachel must face the fact that the sins of her carefully hidden past have returned to haunt her… Police Chief Mike O’Connell never had trouble drawing the line between his personal life and his job—until he met Rachel Parker. Mike’s investigation uncovers a shocking number of secrets and suspects. But the stalker’s escalating violence convinces him he doesn’t have much time to sort through it all. Whoever is watching Rachel wants her dead. Mike and Rachel race to untangle a web of deceit and lies that stretches two decades into the past—before her stalker strikes again.Amazon.com Review"Leigh has created a nail-bitingly suspenseful romance novel that’s sure to put your manicure in danger." — Booklist"Don't start this book before bed unless you enjoy sleeping with one eye open! Murderous twists and dramatic turns keep you guessing throughout — and with a small town full of hateful, secretive people, the list of suspects is lengthy. The highly suspenseful plot spans decades, pulling secrets from the past and melding them with the present, and is paired with a steamy romance that explores vulnerability, passion and trust." — RT Book Reviews, 4 stars (HOT)"I was so enthralled with the story line that I read this book in two days...Ms. Leigh is a very gifted suspense writer and I will be looking for more of her books." — Night Owl Reviews, 4 1/2 Star Top Pick"I love the way Melinda [Leigh] tells a story. I now know when I pick up one of her books that I just need to set a day aside. I have to read her books in one sitting. I can't put them down. She paints the pictures for the setting so perfectly that as a reader I feel like I am there alongside of her characters." — The Jeep Diva, (5 stars)From Publishers WeeklyRelentless tension builds to a riveting crescendo in Leigh’s romantic thriller even as sparks ignite between Westbury, Pa., police chief Mike O’Connell and plucky farmer Rachel Parker. Rachel receives an urgent phone call from her sister, Sarah, and dashes over to confront Sarah’s abusive husband, Troy. Chief Mike comes to the rescue just as Troy lands a direct hit to Rachel’s face. The injury is the least of Rachel’s problems; somebody is trying every threatening means possible to drive her off the family farm that she’s only recently returned to. As the threats escalate from graffiti to murder attempts, Mike decides he must protect Rachel 24/7, at the expense of his job if need be. A subplot involving local graft and corruption intensifies Mike’s stress while ramping up the conflict. Leigh (She Can Run) easily juggles multiple story lines, romance, and suspense. Views: 72
Nathan Stein-once an attractive, cultured lawyer-has slipped into the dark world of his powerful father's corrupt practice. After one too many shady deals, he finds himself alone, sick in body and spirit. His career and life are careening out of control, and he's about to become the prime suspect in the murder of a young woman. As we follow him over a long day and night, Nathan encounters the friends, lovers, and family members he has betrayed. Lurching toward redemption, he must answer for his actions. Is he a murderer or the victim of an elaborate frame-up? Or do his sins go even deeper? A tale of chilling suspense that belies the elegance of its prose, Blood Acre is a compelling story of one man's harrowing search through the dark streets of the soul. Views: 72
"You know from seeing it that Herzog was up to something strange in filming Heart of Glass. Now the mystery is clarified. Alan Greenberg peers into the heart of darkness of the great artist." —Roger Ebert "Mesmerizing . . . as poetic and mysterious as the film itself."—Jim Jarmusch This intimate chronicle of the visionary filmmaker Werner Herzog directing a masterwork is interwoven with Herzog's original screenplay to create a unique vision of its own. Alan Greenberg was, according to the director, the first "outsider" to seek him out and recognize his greatness. At the end of their first evening together Herzog urged Greenberg to work with him on his new film--and everything thereafter. In this film, Heart of Glass, Herzog exercised control over his actors by hypnotizing them before shooting their scenes. The result was one of the most haunting movies ever made. Not since Lillian Ross's classic 1950 book Picture has an American writer given such a close, first-hand,... Views: 72
