She’s locked up tight. But he might be the key.Logan Reed is tall, tatted and tempting.Kit’s a woman with a mean right hook and a secret.Kit wants a tattoo, but Logan sees more than she intends to share in the drawing of the tat she wants. He sees her in ways no one ever has.Logan’s not disabled; but he hasn’t spoken in eight years. He hasn’t needed to.Until he meets Kit.***This New Adult book is intended for audiences over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content and adult situations***KitLogan wants to know my name, but I can't tell him. I can't tell him anything. There are too many people looking for me. He's pretty persuasive, though, and he convinces me to go home with him so he can keep me safe from this harsh city where I find myself. It's not my home. It's his. He belongs. I don't. Logan lives with four brothers in the inner city. Yet I've never felt more safe than I do when I'm with him. I want him. But he won't let me have a darn thing, aside from his friendship, unless I'm willing to tell him my secrets. But they're mine, and I can't share them. Not unless I want them to come and get me.LoganShe catches my eye because she's so beautiful she takes my breath. But that's not all that I love about her. I love the way she smells. The way she smiles. The way she plays the guitar is unlike anything I have ever seen. She sleeps in my bed every night, and drives me crazy with her touch. But I can't take what she offers because I need all of her. I need for her to tell me her secrets. I need for her to trust me.From the back of the book:She’s locked up tight. But he might be the key. Logan Reed is tall, tatted and tempting. Kit’s a woman with a mean right hook and a secret. Kit wants a tattoo, but Logan sees more than she intends to share in the drawing of the tat she wants. He sees her in ways no one ever has.Logan’s not disabled; but he hasn’t spoken in eight years. He hasn’t needed to. Until he meets Kit. Logan doesn’t know everything about Kit. Kit doesn’t know anything about herself, until she has to sacrifice all she ever wanted to save what’s most important to him. Views: 691
Single dad and Thunder Point's deputy sheriff "Mac" McCain has worked hard to keep everyone safe and happy. Now he's found his own happiness with Gina James. The longtime friends have always shared the challenges and rewards of raising their adolescent daughters. With an unexpected romance growing between them, they're feeling like teenagers themselves-suddenly they can't get enough of one another. And just when things are really taking off, their lives are suddenly thrown into chaos. When Mac's long-lost-and not missed-ex-wife shows up in town, drama takes on a whole new meaning. They're wondering if their new feelings for each other can withstand the pressure. . . but they are not going down without a fight. Views: 691
Amber Collins has a magic key that can open any door and create a portal between doors. Such a valuable key has made her and anyone she bumps into a target. The Dark Men, a mysterious league of assassins, is after her, James Rook, and the key. Together James and Amber must destroy the key before it falls into the wrong hands.James Rook was having an ordinary day when an old school friend, Amber Collins, came crashing through a closet door. She quickly leaves James to continue his boring day, but the Dark Men have other plans. A strange, dark, sinister man follows James to his room and almost kills him, but luckily for him Amber is there to save the day. Amber reveals to him the magic key that can create a portal between any two doors in the world. She also reveals the great evil league, the Dark Men, that are willing to kill anyone to get the key. James decides to help Amber destroy the key before anyone else gets killed and before it falls into the wrong hands. Views: 691
Deals with the revolt of the Greeks in 1821 against Turkish oppression. Mr. Beveridge and his son Horace fit out a privateer, load it with military stores, and set sail for Greece. They rescue the Christians, relieve the captive Greeks, and fight the Turkish war vessels.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Views: 691
On the rooftops of the Louvre, Fantômas duels with Zenith the Albino. Meanwhile, in Surrey, the Sâr Dubnotal and Harry Dickson team up to destroy the Werewolf of Rutherford Grange. Arsène Lupin joins forces with Kogoro Akechi to thwart the Vampires, and with Lady Diana Wyndham to outwit Baron Karl von Hessel. The Countess Cagliostro runs afoul of the Phantom of the Opera's Angels of Music and Rouletabille meets its deadliest challenge. D'Artagnan faces an untimely impediment on his quest to recover the Queen's diamonds. Doctor Omega meets Albert Einstein and ponders the mystery of the Melons of Trafalmadore. And also Judex, the Nyctalope, Doc Ardan, Fu-Manchu, Sherlock Holmes, John Devil, Frankenstein and many more! This second anthology of all-new stories, featuring Heroes and Villains from Pulp Literature, edited by JM & Randy Lofficier, combines the talents of renowned authors such as Kim Newman (Anno Dracula), John Peel (Doctor Who, Star Trek), Brian Stableford (Inherit the Earth , Architects of Emortality), Chris Roberson, Serge Lehman, Xavier Mauméjean, Jean-Louis Trudel, with a new generation of gifted storytellers such as Matthew Baugh, Win Eckert, G.L. Gick, and Bill Cunningham. Views: 691
What is the nature of insanity? Follow one doctor's hunt for dark Truth through a series of patient accounts...What is the nature of insanity? Follow one doctor's hunt for dark Truth through a series of patient accounts...All six of the poplar Asylum horror series are gathered here for your enjoyment and fear. Views: 691
From Sylvia Day, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crossfire novels, comes Taking the Heat, a novella of the Shadow Stalkers—where men in uniform are trained to enforce the rules. Out of uniform, those rules are made to be broken.
He had three days to fix everything. Three days to remind her of how good they were together. She was a captive audience…
Layla Creed and Deputy US Marshal Brian Simmons have a history that is as hot and heartbreaking as it is unforgettable. Now their paths have crossed once again. This time things are twice as hot. Layla—a protected witness—has been persuaded to come out of hiding and testify in a sensational murder trial. But as far as Brian’s concerned, there’s an even more pressing problem.
Once Layla testifies she’ll get sucked back into the Witness Protection Program. A new identity, a new location, a new occupation—and a new inspector to check up on her. In other words, out of his life forever. There is one more option—take Layla and go on the run. Rekindling what they once had should be easy. But a stranger in their shadow has plans of his own, forcing Brian and Layla to risk everything in the name of love. Views: 691
Bene's family is scattered as Lodestok, the Warlord, with his army of warriors, storms across Ambros. These children struggle to survive what seem impossible odds in a now unrecognisable and torn apart world. Can any force be brought together to confront the Warlord? And can a place of mythology, Ice Isle, offer one child help as she faces her destiny?Stay in a world where mythology starts to become the reality. Ancient creatures and powerful beings do come again to an Ambros that hangs, even more, in the balance.It’s the young of Melas, daughter of an Archmage, who are now the instruments of that balance. It’s these children who are still scattered across Ambros as they struggle to survive in a now unrecognisable and torn apart world. A Warlord, and a rogue mage, Malekim, thrive in the chaos.So much faces these children, their paths hard, yet not all is dark in their lives as they are protected by others who offer strength and friendship. Views: 691
Welcome to Twin Oaks--the new B and B in Cooper's Corner. Some come for pleasure, others for passion--and one to set things straight...Check-in: Veterinarian Alex McAlester is the man to go to in Cooper's Corner for sound advice and a shoulder to lean on. But don't ask him to get emotionally involved. Since his wife's death eight years ago, his closest relationship has been with his dog, Bagel--until he insists on "helping out" Jenny Taylor...by marrying her!Checkout: Jenny has been diagnosed with a rare illness, and if she were Alex's spouse, his insurance would cover her mounting medical costs. But Jenny wants more than a marriage based on gratitude. She wants those strong shoulders...and Alex's love. Views: 691
By the time John Carson returned from fighting in the American Revolution, Hester, the woman he pledged to marry, discovered her first husband was still alive. So John set his heart on claiming a homestead west of the Appalachian Mountains. It was in the Kentucky Territory that the delightful Quaker Polly Lewis, captured his heart and to her he also gave his pledge. But when he returned to Virginia, Hester was back, truly widowed this time, and just as beautiful as he remembered. Visit wwwmartitalbott.com to learn more about her 14 book Highlander series and 10 book Marblestone Mansion (Scandalous Duchess) series. Loved by young adults and baby-boomers alike, this 30 book historical family saga follows a Scottish highlander clan from the Viking era, through the middle ages, into the 20th century. From the first love story to the last, we hope you too will enjoy these tales of courageous men, strong women, fierce clan wars, fun characters, and perilous... Views: 690
A legend reborn, a prophecy fulfilled…Princess Rainna has escaped Devon Castle with the ancient Book of Wisdom. Marsonee the archangel and Justin the farm boy journey to the fallen city of Rone. As their paths collide on a dark road, an even greater challenge awaits them in the catacombs of the old cathedral of Rone. Can Justin remove the sword and become the Golden Knight?Sometimes the monster lurks closer than you think... The people of Capernia live in an era of progress, and, as such, during a time where much of the past is left to rot, including its horrors. Although, the world may have to face past horrors sooner than it realizes, as demons begin slaughtering the nobles in public, threatening the tiers of society set by man to keep the chaos at bay for so many years. In Part One of The Demon-Eater, there are two whom we watch . . . The Hunter: plagued by a past he cannot remember; tormented in his search for the “faceless woman's” murderer. And the Daughter, set on a course to save her father by any means necessary. A course that will break the world, or save it. NOTE: This is Part One of a novel... Views: 690
Bart returns to his home town to await an evil he can no longer avoid. As he waits, he questions the decisions he has made that have led him to this fate, and he wonders if perhaps he has sacrificed his own happiness and the happiness of those he loves for the sake of a higher cause that may prove to be beyond him.Bart returns to his home town to await an evil he can no longer avoid. As he waits, he questions the decisions he has made that have led him to this fate, and he wonders if perhaps he has sacrificed his own happiness and the happiness of those he loves for the sake of a higher cause that may prove to be beyond him. For an ancient evil has fixed its eyes upon him, and its minions are coming to claim him. Views: 690
Jayson Georgiou is a playboy pilot with little ambition beyond his own pleasure, safe within the shelter of the Academy. When a new threat emerges during a suspicious mission deep into a Confederate drone production city, Jayson's allegiances are challenged. And a mysterious past drives him to chase after his illusion of security, desperate to hold on to it, until it is too late to turn back…A novella continuing the story of The Covert Academy...Jayson Georgiou is a playboy pilot with little ambition beyond his own pleasure, safe within the shelter of the Academy and its students.After Sarah and Joshua’s daring adventure into the heart of the Colonnade, Jayson and his assigned crew are ordered on a suspicious supply-run mission, deep into a Confederate drone production city. There Jayson uncovers a new threat to the Academy, challenging his allegiance.Yet Jayson has a mysterious past driving him to chase after his illusion of security, desperate to hold on to it, until it is too late to turn back… Views: 690
This is the Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell, with illustrations and a comprehensive scope of her many works. This is the only eBook available with every novel, novella, short story – even the very rare ones – poem, and much more! (Current version: 4)* brief but informative introductions to the novels and other texts* ALL 6 novels and ALL 7 novellas, each with their own contents table* images of film and television adaptations* BONUS original illustrations for ‘Wives and Daughters’ – give your eReader a taste of the Victorian text!*ALL 48 short stories, with excellent formatting* includes Gaskell’s poetry, printed in Dickens’ magazines* Gaskell’s scholarly biography on Charlotte Brontë, with its own contents table* SPECIAL BONUS text of Rev. George A. Payne’s semi-biography of Gaskell – explore her beautiful town of Knutsford* many images relating to Gaskell’s life, works and the places she lived in* scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres* front no-nonsense table of contents to allow easy navigation around Gaskell’s oeuvre. CONTENTS: The NovelsMARY BARTONCRANFORDRUTHNORTH AND SOUTHSYLVIA’S LOVERSWIVES AND DAUGHTERS The Novellas:THE MOORLAND COTTAGEMR. HARRISON’S CONFESSIONSLIZZIE LEIGHMY LADY LUDLOWLOIS THE WITCHA DARK NIGHT’S WORKCOUSIN PHILLIS The Short Stories:A FEAR FOR THE FUTURE, A HOUSE TO LET, A VISIT TO ETON, AN ACCURSED RACE, AN ITALIAN INSTITUTION, BESSY’S TROUBLES AT HOME, THE CAGE, AT CRANFORD CHRISTMAS, STORMS AND SUNSHINE, CLOPTON HALL, COMPANY MANNERS, THE CROOKED BRANCH, CROWLEY CASTLE, CUMBERLAND SHEEP-SHEARERS, CURIOUS, IF TRUE, THE DESERTED MANSION, DISAPPEARANCES, THE DOOM OF THE GRIFFITHS, FRENCH LIFE, THE GREY WOMAN, HALF A LIFE-TIME AGO, THE HALF-BROTHERS, HAND AND HEART, THE HAUNTED HOUSE, THE HEART OF JOHN MIDDLETON, THE LAST GENERATION IN ENGLAND, LIBBIE MARSH’S THREE ERAS, THE MANCHESTER MARRIAGE, MARTHA PRESTON, MODERN GREEK SONGS, MORTON HALL, MY FRENCH MASTER, THE OLD NURSE’S STORY, THE POOR CLARE, RIGHT AT LAST, ROUND THE SOFA, THE SEXTON’S HERO, THE SHAH’S ENGLISH GARDENERS, HAMS, SIX WEEKS AT HEPPENHEIM, SOME PASSAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE CHOMLEY FAMILY, THE SQUIRE’S STORY, TRAITS AND STORIES OF THE HUGUENOTS, TWO FRAGMENTS OF GHOST STORIES, UNCLE PETER, THE WELL OF PENMORFA The Poetry BRANTHE SCHOLAR’S STORYSKETCHES AMONG THE POOR, NO. I The Biography THE LIFE OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË Payne’s Biography MRS. GASKELL AND KNUTSFORD BY REV. GEORGE A. PAYNEPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles. Views: 690
A comic hippie soap opera chronicling 366 days in the life of Ole Miss graduate student Daniel Medway and friends from August 1971 to August 1972.Meet Daniel Medway, rumored to be the most dangerous student on the Ole Miss campus because of his reputation for creating hippie mayhem in every corner of Oxford, Mississippi. But appearances can be deceiving. Over the course of this big-hearted comedy of bad manners, Daniel discovers that he actually has the soul of a gentleman and the moral compass of a saint, to offset his god-given knack for stumbling into trouble. It’s August 1971, and Daniel is about to embark on the most riotous year of his life, in the company of his friends Garrett, Clamor, Dr. Goodleigh and a cast of unforgettable characters that includes a mad Chinese cook, a sometimes invisible dog, an ex-KGB agent, and a kindly stranger who might just be Elvis in disguise. Views: 690
