"Sheer, unadulterated pleasure....Written from the heart." --Jennifer BlakeA Mother's SacrificeRuthlessly kidnapped, Elizabeth Fleming has endured nine years as an English slave to a Seneca warrior. Only devotion to her two small children, fathered in captivity, have brought her comfort. But now, a handsome stranger has come to free her--whether she wants it or not. For her son and daughter must stay behind. Elizabeth can only hope the man is as kind as he is bold--and that the desire he awakens in her does not divert her from her course...A Woman's HeartMore Indian than white, Hunt Campbell was sure that rescuing Elizabeth was a fool's errand. She'd no longer be the girl her father remembered. And he was right. Elizabeth was a grown woman--more courageous and beautiful than Hunt imagined. And more stubborn. For after one thrilling, intimate night together, Elizabeth flees to save her children. But now Hunt knows it is his destiny to... Views: 22
Has this playboy met his match? Notorious maverick and wildly successful music producer Hal Treverne is not living up to his reputation for being "lucky." Confined to a wheelchair after a traumatic skiing accident, he's furious. Especially because a woman as feisty as his physio, Kit, should already have been in his bed and out of his system! Forced to rely on her, there's no escape from her intoxicating presence.... Until he catches a glimpse of the simmering desire she conceals beneath her ever-so-professional facade. Unleashing Kit's passion is a challenge this arrogant tycoon will relish! Views: 22
PEOPLE GO MISSING EVERY DAY BUT IN SEVERE WEATHER THE NUMBERS INCREASE. When Kayleigh Harwood, a young hairdresser, is reported missing by her mother in the worst blizzards Harrowfield has experienced in years, D.I. Jack Dylan and his team are called in to assist. Kayleigh's car is found abandoned with her mobile phone inside but there is no sign of her. Clothing is found on nearby moorland and a search of the local quarry begins.The investigation turns to a loner living in a dwelling close to where Kayleigh's car was found.As the snow thaws human remains are found and Dylan's boss Chief Superintendent Hugo-Watkins thinking the two incidents are linked calls out the entire Major Incident Team, much to Dylan's disbelief.Meanwhile Dylan's wife, Jen, becomes distracted and distant as unbeknown to Dylan her ex fiancé is in their midst and stalking her.RC Bridgestock are consultants to ITV's award winning drama series'Scott & Bailey' and the BBC's new police drama 'Happy Valley'. Views: 22
Evil has lurked behind the scenes since the dawn of time. Zombies in the ancient world, vampires in the Civil War, historical events big and small re-imagined Read the story behind the stories, and you'll never look at history the same way again.
Featuring stories by Brent Abell, Pete Aldin,
Jason Andrew, Monette Bebow-Reinhard, Rose
Blackthorn, Rebecca L. Brown, Deborah Drake,
T. Fox Dunham, Gwendolyn Edward, Aaron J. French, Tara Fox Hall, Christian A. Larsen,
Ken MacGregor, Lynne MacLean, Adam Millard,
Douglas J. Moore, Doug Murano, Christopher
S. Nelson, Brent Nichols, Emerian Rich,
Stephen D. Rogers, Julianne Snow, Cameron
Suey, Jenny Twist, D. Alexander Ward, Jay
Wilburn, David Williamson and Lee Clark
Zumpe.
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From New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz comes a wise, uplifting, and poignant memoir of finding love against all odds, and the power of second chances for both people and dogs. "I had no idea that Frieda would enter my life and alter it in the most profound way, but that's one of the beautiful things about animals. They change you, and you almost never see it coming." In 2007, a few years after purchasing Bedlam Farm in upstate New York, Jon Katz met Maria Wulf, a quiet, sensitive artist hoping to rekindle her creative spark. Jon, like her, was introspective yet restless, a writer struggling to find his purpose. He felt a connection with her immediately, but a formidable obstacle stood in the way: Maria's dog, Frieda. A rottweiler-shepherd mix who had been abandoned by her previous owner in the Adirondacks, where she lived in the wild for several years, Frieda was ferociously protective and barely tamed. She roared and charged... Views: 22
New York City, 1920s Bootleggers are breathing down hotelier Harry McMahon's
neck. So when a beautiful, young, and very wealthy widow from Paris turns up at the
Cotton Club, Henry sees it as the perfect opportunity to combine business and pleasure.
First he will take her body, then her heart, and finally, her money... Elise Rousseau
may not be the mousey innocent she once was, but she can't believe Harry doesn't
recognize her - and she intends to punish him in the most wicked way. She will make him
want her body, make him give her his heart. And then she will break it, just as he broke
hers four years ago... Views: 22
Formerly titled THE HOMECOMING.“Maggie Shayne has a permanent spot on my keeper shelf.” NY Times Bestselling Author, Karen Robards“Maggie Shayne is a reader’s joy!” NY Times Bestselling Author, Teresa MedeirosA HEART YEARNSLuke Brand wishes for what he’s never had–family. Aside from an overprotective mother who died young, he’s never had that–until he drives his rig into Quinn, Texas to meet the family he’s never known. His cousins welcome him with open arms. 3 months later he’s still there, selling his semi to buy an abandoned house for back taxes, dreaming of settling down with a wholesome woman and raising some kids of his own.OPPOSITES ATTRACTJasmine is not wholesome. She’s a waitress and sometimes exotic dancer at a Chicago club. A classically trained dancer, Jasmine doesn’t mind doing what she has to. It’s all for her son, Baxter. She’d do anything to protect him from the world.DANGER PURSUESWhen Baxter witnesses a murder at the club and becomes a target himself, Jasmine takes him and runs. Posing as her best friend, shot dead by the same killer who’s after Bax, she heads for Texas to hole up in the house her roomie inherited but wanted no part of. The only problem with her plan is the sexy cowboy who’s already living there.Fans of movies like Hope Floats, Sweet Home Alabama, and The Cowboy Way and novels like Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series will love Maggie Shayne’s TEXAS BRANDS.“Maggie Shayne delivers romance with sweeping intensity and bewitching passion!” Multiple NY Times Bestselling Author, Jayne Anne Krentz“Maggie Shayne is better than chocolate!” NY Times Bestselling Author Suzanne ForsterMaggie Shayne’s TEXAS BRAND Series List:The Littlest CowboyBadlands Bad BoyThe Baddest Virgin in TexasThe Husband She Couldn’t RememberThe Outlaw BrideThe Baddest Bride in TexasTexas Homecoming (formerly The Homecoming)The Texas Guardian (formerly That Mysterious Texas Brand Man)Texas Angel, Bayou Devil (formerly Angel Meets the BadMan)Maggie Shayne’s OKLAHOMA ALL-GIRL BRAND Series List:The Brands Who Came for ChristmasBrand New HeartacheSecrets and LiesSweet Home Oklahoma (formerly Feels Like Home)Oklahoma Danger (formerly Dangerous Lover) Views: 22
With Christmas right around the corner, Brie scrambles to find the perfect present for Rye. As much as she wants him around for all time, she also wants to smack him upside the head. Good thing he's hot, sexy, and rocks her world.
Rye's still smitten with Brie. Keeping her around for a lifetime will take a heck of a lot of guts and patience, but he's more than up to the task.
With Christmas decorations magically appearing on lawns, the nosey old lady busybodies making nude calendars, a tag-along guardian elf attaching himself to Rye, and a mysterious new couple moving in, Rye can barely keep up with the chaos, let alone corral his squirrelly girlfriend.
One thing is for sure. Life is never dull with Brie around, and this just might turn out to be the craziest and best holiday ever.
CONTENT ADVISORY: This story is a significantly expanded version of the story originally included in the Silver Presents: Dreams and Desires anthology. Views: 22
Issue #128 of Beneath Ceaseless Skies online magazine, featuring stories by David Tallerman and Henry Szabranski. Views: 22
