Sam Fisher must save one man’s life to save his own country. Eccentric billionaire Igor Kasperov owns one of the most influential and successful anti-virus software companies in the world. But when the Kremlin orders him to unleash a catastrophic computer virus against the United States, he is forced to flee for his life. Sam Fisher and Fourth Echelon are charged with finding Kasperov and presenting the American president’s offer for political asylum. Because there are others looking for Kasperov. And the only thing they will offer him is a swift death… AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE FEATURING SAM FISHERBased on Ubisoft’s bestselling game,Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®** Views: 33
THE DARK ESSENCE
OF RUSSIAN MYTHAs the head priestess of the ancient Solstice cult,
Marya must sacrifice a virgin every year. She copes with this gruesome duty by
assuming a mask of cold detachment, as her father—the evil tzar Kashchey—devours
the maidens' souls to maintain his youth and power. It is his power alone that
keeps Marya’s kingdom safe from all enemies—or so she was raised to
believe.When Ivan arrives on a quest to stop the virgin sacrifices,
Marya throws all her magic against him. To maintain her life—and that of her
father—she must destroy Ivan before he completes his quest. But can she find it
in her heart to do so?Baba Yaga, Leshy, Vodyanoi, and the ancient animal
deities come alive in this beautifully crafted romantic story that will take you
into the authentic world of Russian fairy tales—with a dark, sensual
twist. Views: 33
Stevie, Carole, and Lisa are ecstatic that stable owner Max Regnery III is about to marry. They can't resist being part of things, so they plan a surprise "bridle" shower for the groom-to-be.Some serious business also needs their attention. The girls want stablehand Red to become a certified riding counselor. Maybe that way, he can be in charge of Pine Hollow Stables while Max is honeymooning and he'll get some respect from bossy Veronica diAngelo.It looks as if disaster will strike when both plans are marred by a mix-up that only The Saddle Club could cause! Views: 33
It’s Wait for You as you’ve never seen it. Trust in Me lets you in on Cam’s side of the #1 New York Times Bestselling story. Cameron Hamilton is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. But when Avery Morgansten comes crashing into his life – literally – he finally meets the one person who can resist his soulful baby blues. But Cam’s not ready to give up. He can’t get the feisty and intriguing girl out of his head. Avery has secrets, secrets that keep her from admitting the feelings Cam knows she has for him. Will persistence (and some delicious homemade cookies) help him break down her barriers and gain her trust? Or will he be shut out of Avery's life, losing his first real shot at the kind of love that lasts forever? Views: 33
Amaliya Vezorak always believed she was destined to live a failed life in obscurity until she was brutally murdered by an ancient vampire named The Summoner and reborn as a powerful vampire necromancer. Now it is up to her to save the world… Views: 33
Danger once again laps at the shores of Barkley Sound, the Graveyard of the Pacific…Since her rocky childhood and its abrupt, brutal ending, schoolteacher Anna Silver hasn’t given her trust easily. But when her estranged father gets in over his head—again—and winds up dead, his last message to Anna is as clear as it is insistent: she’s in danger and Brent Carver, the man with whom he shared a prison cell for five years, is the only person she should turn to for help. With nowhere else to go and with her father’s killer on her trail, Anna flees to what she hopes is safety. Tucked into the west coast of Vancouver Island, Brent Carver’s isolated home hasn’t seen many visitors. And his friend’s daughter is the last person he ever expected to grace his doorstep. She’s in trouble, and he can’t deny her protection…just as he can’t deny his attraction to the independent beauty. As their passion sparks into flame, the perfect storm brews off the coast of his island home, bringing with it a sadistic killer hunting Anna and the secrets she’s come close to uncovering.From Publishers WeeklyIn this action-packed contemporary, Anderson (Dangerous Waters) weaves together a tapestry of powerful suspense and sizzling romance. Davis Silver learns that someone is planning to set him up for embezzlement—the same fraudulent charge that sent him to prison years ago. Before he is killed, he warns his daughter, Anna, about a group of desperate ex-military criminals who will want the incriminating papers Davis mailed her. He advises her that the only person he trusts to keep her safe is Brent Carver, Davis’s far younger former cellmate. Anna falls for Brent—a brave, brooding artist—and as bodies pile up, he fights to keep her safe. Able plotting and sympathetic characters take the reader on a satisfying journey with steamy romance to enjoy along the way. About the AuthorA former marine biologist who completed her PhD at the Gatty Marine Laboratory in St. Andrews, Scotland, Toni Anderson has traveled the world with her work. She was born and raised in rural Shropshire, England, and, after living in five different countries, she finally settled down in the Canadian prairies with her husband and two children. Combining her love of travel with her love of romantic suspense, Anderson writes stories based in some of the places she has been fortunate to visit. When not writing, she’s busy walking her dog, gardening, and ferrying the kids to school, piano, and soccer games. She is also the author of Storm Warning, Edge of Survival, and Dangerous Waters. Views: 33
Young doctor Mark Hinton is on the brink of a new beginning in his life, yet he’s still haunted by the past. Thanks to a caring older sister, a canny librarian, a cantankerous patient and Jane Austen, he finds the strength to search his own heart and discover the truth of a love that has never died. Influenced by Jane Austen’s PERSUASION, this short story is about finding love again after heartbreak.This story was the Grand Prize Winner of the Jane Austen Made Me Do It Short Story Contest and was included in the critically-acclaimed anthology of the same name. Views: 33
Join the Pee Wee Scouts for fun and adventure as they make friends and earn badges. Dear Pen Pal . . .The Pee Wees latest project is to write to another Pee Wee Scout in a different troop in a different town! When they draw names of their new pen pals, Molly is annoyed that she drew a boy! But to get her badge, she has to write him. Rat's knees! But Molly has other things to think about: her aunt and uncle are getting a divorce and Aunt Ree is moving in with them. And she's going to share Molly's room. And as a super duper bonus, this Pee Wee Scouts book includes some fun puzzles, riddles, and recipes. Views: 33