With U.S. intelligence agencies wracked by internal power struggles and paralyzed by bureaucracy, the president has been forced to establish his own clandestine group — Covert-One. It's activated only as a last resort, when the threat is on a global scale and time is running out. When Dresner Industries unveils the Merge, a device that is destined to revolutionize the world and make the personal computer and smartphone obsolete, Covert-One operative Colonel Jon Smith is assigned to assess its military potential. He discovers that enhanced vision, real-time battlefield displays, unbreakable security, and near-perfect marksmanship are only the beginning of a technology that will change the face of warfare forever — and one that must be kept out of the hands of America's enemies at all costs. Meanwhile, in the mountains of Afghanistan, CIA operative Randi Russell encounters an entire village of murdered Afghans — all equipped with enhanced Merge technology that even the Agency didn't know existed. As Smith and Russell delve into the circumstances surrounding the Afghans' deaths, they're quickly blocked by someone who seems to have access to the highest levels of the military — a person that even the president knows nothing about. Is the Merge really as secure as its creator claims? And what secrets about its development is the Pentagon so desperate to hide? Smith and Russell are determined to learn the truth. But they may pay for it with their lives. Views: 14
Mighty Rome subjugated the isle of Britain only to abandon it, leaving behind a bloody patchwork of warring tribes. The fragile peace imposed by the conquerors has been shattered, compelling Artoria Argantel -- Lady of the Lake and Druid priestess -- to call upon the Spirit of War and Justice to deliver a champion who will unite the broken land. It is from Argantel's ancient and royal blood that the hero will spring; his sword will be forged from star-steel by ancient spells, carried by soldier-priests from the steppes of Asia to the edges of the Empire. Only one man can wield this holy steel, aided by the wizard Merlin, whose heritage is a magic wilder still. Only one man can free the sword from its prison of stone.Artor, a fosterling of unknown parentage. The promised High King. Views: 14
When Alison marries Rigby Toan she cannot believe her luck. Rigg is the perfect husband – loving, ambitious and attractive – and everybody envies them their happiness.But when the recession takes hold Rigg's facade is stripped away and his flashy car and sharp suits prove to be bought by expensive lies. As debts spiral out of control and their home is repossessed, Alison is forced to open her eyes to the world and to the sort of man her husband really is.From his position as a private investigator, Morgan watches as Alison trudges the weary path of poverty and despair. But even he underestimates the inspirational strengths of her determination to eventually win through.Maggie's Boy, first published in 1994, is a heartwarming story of the determination and love that can conquer a change of fortune and terrible hardship. Views: 14
How does someone give their heart away when they don’t have all of the pieces?Not that Makenna really wants a second chance at love anyway. She is stuck in her tragic past, secretly living every day for her deceased fiancé, while her new boyfriend, Drew, is gently nudging her into the present. Desperate to appear normal again, she slaps on a happy face and goes through the motions of a normal, healthy relationship—but with the exception of even a single kiss. And she’s okay with pretending, but Drew needs more than she’s willing to give.Surprisingly, it’s an innocent letter from a soldier halfway around the world that has her seeing life differently. Sawyer is at his breaking point, and his depression sucks him in deeper every day. Makenna becomes his only lifeline to home, and he’s hanging on by a very weak thread. By helping him, Makenna learns to let go of grief before she’s left with only a ghost of the woman she once was, finally freeing her from guilt and showing her that it is possible to love again. But when she discovers that both of the men in her life are hiding something, she makes two shocking revelations.One of them is insanely in love with her, and one of them destroyed her happy ever after. Even though a fairytale ending does await her, is she willing to face her own demons to fight for it? Views: 14
What if John Grisham wrote a James Bond thriller starring Harry Potter? FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem HE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN… to help crew a luxury motor yacht on a month long voyage from the Caribbean to California. HOW COULD HE KNOW… that the man at the helm was a cold-blooded killer and part of an international conspiracy to assassinate the U.S. President, or that their welcome party in San Diego aboard a rusting Russian submarine would turn deadly? THE CLOCK STARTS TICKING… when the antique submarine is suddenly locked down and highjacked by the gang of conspirators whose psycho leader is insane enough to think he can dive the old relic and use it as a weapon against the President. THE WALLS CLOSE IN… on Aaron Quinn and his companions when the old sub’s crumbling hull and motors fail at depth, leaving them stranded on the bottom, flooding rapidly with freezing seawater, with limited oxygen and no way out, giving Aaron two terrifying choices: 1) Give up the fight and let himself, his friends, his loved ones, and the President of the United States die… 2) Eliminate the murderous gang one by one and pull off an impossible underwater rescue… WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE HIM? * * * An INTERNATIONAL SUSPENSE THRILLER An ACTION MOVIE A LOVE STORY FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem In BLACK COBRA , author John Avery picks up where his thrilling debut novel, THREE DAYS to DIE, left off and hits the accelerator in a heart-stopping narrative that carries readers into a realm of unexpected suspense and danger, overturning our most basic ideas of what is possible. FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem BLACK COBRA — The long awaited sequel to THREE DAYS to DIE (adapted from the original screenplay, THREE DAYS to DIE, by John Avery — Shortlisted for Hollywood’s prestigious 2010-PAGE International Screenwriting Awards). Approx 285 pages * * * Accolades from readers of THREE DAYS to DIE: “Wonderfully written. I couldn't put it down. Author really made me feel like I was a character in the book. One of the best books I've read in awhile.” “Totally enjoyed this story and was sad it had to end. Would definitely recommend!” “John Avery opens Three Days to Die with a bang and then sprints toward the finish line… taking thriller lovers on a heart-pounding, pulse- tingling ride, and he does it with style. Five Stars!” Review • Rating: 5.0 stars FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem From the Author BLACK COBRA (Aaron Quinn thriller series, No 2) is not your typical suspense thriller, and Aaron Quinn is not your typical thriller hero. Take a look at the free preview or download a copy of BLACK COBRA and see for yourself. And don't forget to check out the first book in the series, THREE DAYS to DIE! Views: 14
From playboy doctor to a very special husband Sparks fly when Dr. Matt Calder comes to the busy pediatric emergency department. Charismatic, revered and notorious, he's captured the hearts of many—but not Dr. Abby Byford's. But then Abby discovers the real Matt Calder, who is lovingly caring for his niece and nephew—and she instantly falls in love. As Abby supports him and the children, Matt discovers why this wonderful woman is so reluctant to allow love into her life. He knows he must convince Abby that whatever challenges she faces he can give her all the love and family she needs. Views: 14
LONDON’S ULTIMATE BAD BOY…
Physically reckless, irrepressibly
roguish, and poised on the brink of ruin, Jonathon Westruther, Earl of
Davenport, returns from the dead only to throw himself into
dissipation. Until he meets his worst nightmare: a straitlaced former
schoolteacher he can’t get out of his head. He resolves to seduce the
delightful Miss Hilary deVere by fair means or foul. But when his past returns
to endanger Hilary, he must protect her at all costs…
MEETS ENGLAND’S MOST PROPER MISS
Dismissed from her post at a ladies’
academy because of prejudice against her uncouth family, Hilary will do
anything to avoid going back to live with her loutish brothers. She longs
for a London season to show the world a deVere can behave with utmost decorum
and to find a respectable husband. Everything about Lord Davenport appalls
her but desperation makes strange bedfellows. To get to London, Hilary strikes
a bargain with the devilish Davenport, confident that she’s immune to his
charm. But as she discovers surprising depths beneath his rakish surface,
this infamous scoundrel becomes more temptation than even the most proper
lady can withstand…
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"I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog, and suspect I had aged in dog years. By the time I was ten I had discovered the pain of unbearable loss. I had felt joy and jealousy. Most important of all, I knew how to love and how to let myself be loved. All these things I learned through animals. Horses and dogs were my family and my friends. This is their story as much as it is mine."Clare Balding grew up in an unusual household. Her father a champion horse trainer, they shared their lives with more than one hundred thoroughbred racehorses, mares, foals, and ponies, as well as an ever-present pack of dogs, on a sprawling estate in the Hampshire Downs. As a child, Clare happily rode the legendary racehorse Mill Reef and received her first pony, Valkyrie, as a gift from the queen.But Clare ranked low in the family pecking order—as a girl, she was decidedly below her younger brother, and both of them were certainly below the horses. Left to... Views: 14
