All big-hearted Katie Mehan ever wanted was health and happiness for her family and the love of her husband, Pat. But as work at the docks gets scarcer and the political unrest of the 1930s begins to impinge on them, she wonders if even this is too much to ask. Especially when Pat begins to show the strain in gits of temper aimed, to her astonished fury, at Katie herself. Meanwhile their 16-year-old daughter Molly is getting an increasing amount of attention from boys in the area, in particular from the masterful and confident Bob Jarvis. But Jarvis has a darker side - his links with the violent Blackshirts. And when Molly meets another boy, Jewish Simon Blomstein, she begins to realise life isn't as simple as she thought it was. . . Views: 14
Big promotion, complete with $300 pen? Check. A hot man who cuddles, spends
the night and makes breakfast? Check. Waiting for the other shoe to fall? Check. If it
feels too good to be true, it probably is. Five years of obsessing over her career pays
off when Melanie Gordon gets a promotion that could make or break her. But the new job
takes her back to her hometown to face the family she’s distanced herself from, and
forces her to leave behind sexy, mysterious philanthropist Raine Mason, who just might
be the man of her dreams. By the time Raine makes his move with Melanie, her one-way
ticket to Cleveland is booked. He convinces her to take a chance on him long-distance,
but can’t yet trust her with the whole truth about himself. Raine and Melanie slowly
peel back each other’s layers (starting with his bicep-hugging sweater). She is finally
ready to give her heart to him...until she learns the dark secret of his past. He’ll
have to prove to her that love is worth the risk. Views: 14
Bought by Maraya21Kickass.so / 1337x.org / h33t.to / thepiratebay.seMisty's average life as a barmaid is about to take an unexpected yet tantalizing turn, but for better or for worse? Robert, a good looking man in his forties has enjoyed the BDSM lifestyle for nearly 20 years now. However, he is no longer content with the young women who are already curious about learning what the lifestyle. Robert wants the young woman who knows little or nothing about the true joys that such a lifestyle can bring. He sets his sights on Misty after having carefully planned each and every step on how to induce her into first hating him, then perhaps liking him and eventually even loving him. His goal is to do this in only three days. Three days for seduction... and the making of a slave. Is it possible? Publisher's Note: The Seduction: The Story of M is an erotic romance, with themes of BDSM and dubious consent. If such themes offend you, please do not buy this book. Please also note that it was originally released as "Abduction, Seduction, and the Making of a Slave." Views: 14
After her parents' deaths and the recession force her out of her home in 1873, Jenny Dousmann heads for the Wild West. She knows that if she can find her brother, Otto, a Civil War veteran, he'll take care of her.When they finally reunite, Jenny is surprised to find that Otto has been working as a buffalo hunter and is struggling even to support himself. The number of hunters in the West has increased rapidly, and buffalo has become scarce. To make matters worse, the whites and the native Indians are constantly at war, putting everyone in the area in danger.Their first winter alone in the West is devastating: Jenny is raped by two US soldiers passing through the area, while Otto is crippled during a blizzard. They are discovered, near death, by a member of a nearby Cheyenne tribe. Two Shields is an Indian buffalo skinner, and he vows to keep them safe. To do so, Two Shields asks them to become members of his tribe. He promises to teach them how to hunt like his people... Views: 14
RetailRaised on a farm outside of West Chester County, Tabitha Salt, the daughter of Irish immigrants, leads a sheltered existence. When tragedy strikes the family, the ten year old and her mother are forced to move to the notorious Five Points District in New York City. Known for its brothels, gangs, gambling halls, corrupt politicians, and thieves, the Five Points is a chaotic slum. The women find work as laundresses, struggling every day to survive in their squalid living conditions.When tragedy strikes again, Tabitha finds herself on the streets of New York City, alone. Summoning her courage and willing her legs that are numb with fear and grief to move, she takes to a life on the streets. Stealing food and running from the law, Tabitha dreams of the future.During this time the Sisters of Charity were plucking orphans off the streets with promises of a new life. Children were told to forget their pasts, including their religious beliefs, families, and names. They were to become Christian and were given new identities, only then could they board the orphan trains. The orphan trains carried the destitute children out west in search of new homes. Siblings were often ripped apart and many didn’t find homes but became indentured workers in exchange for room and board. The looming decision would alter her life course; boarding the train meant leaving everything and everyone she knew behind. Vulnerable and afraid she made her decision.The story is a true to life chronicle reflecting the saga of hundreds of thousands of homeless or neglected children who were placed on orphan trains from 1854 to 1929. The orphan train movement led to numerous reforms having to do with welfare and child labor laws. Many people believe it is the origin of modern foster care. Views: 14
THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE No.1 KINDLE BESTSELLER 'THE HALF-LIFE OF HANNAH' Hannah and Cliff's marriage is over. After a traumatic family holiday, Cliff's lies have been exposed and Hannah has been reunited with her lost love, Cliff's brother, James. But after fifteen years together, and forever bound by love for their eleven-year-old son, Luke, breaking free and starting again seems impossible.A new life in Australia with James beckons for Hannah but can she embark on this adventure without losing the love of her son? And can Cliff finally face up to issues he has suppressed since adolescence and find happiness in a confusing world?Amid the turmoil of separation, and with Luke caught in the crossfire, both Hannah and Cliff face the challenge of rebuilding their lives. To make the other halves of their lives count, theyneed courage and determination. But perhaps it's more than they possess . . . Views: 14
A is a work of fiction in which André Alexis presents the compelling narrative of Alexander Baddeley, a Toronto book reviewer obsessed with the work of the elusive and mythical poet Avery Andrews. Baddeley is in awe of Andrews's ability as a poet – more than anything he wants to understand the inspiration behind his work – so much so that, following in the footsteps of countless pilgrims throughout literary history, Baddeley tracks Andrews down thinking that meeting his literary hero will provide some answers. Their meeting results in a meditation and a revelation about the creative act itself that generates more and more questions about what it means to be "inspired." Views: 14
Beautiful Snow White does not think her own beauty transcends her love of studying insects. When the Queen sends her studly Huntsman to kill her, Snow White must outwit him and every assassin, city guard and robber baron sent to bring her back, preferably dead, before she reaches Lapland. That is . . . until she meets the phenomenally handsome Aein. Views: 14
Three intrepid princesses find themselves targets in a deadly plot
against the crown—until their uncle devises a brilliant plan to keep them
safe...
England, 1888. Quiet and scholarly
Princess Emilie has always avoided adventure, until she’s forced to disguise
herself as a tutor in the household of the imposing Duke of Ashland, a former
soldier disfigured in battle and abandoned by his wife. When chance draws her
into a secret liaison with the duke, Emilie can’t resist the opportunity to
learn what lies behind his forbidding mask, and find out what adventure really
means...
The duke never imagines that his son’s
tutor and his mysterious golden-haired beauty are one and the same. But when
the true identity of his lover is laid bare, Moreland must face the demons in
his past in order to safeguard both his lady—and his heart.
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You might have neighbors that act like they’re not from planet Earth. But what if they aren’t? What if the fate of humanity depends on you—a High School senior with a few secrets—one furry and one illegal? Sydney finds herself caught in an epic adventure and soon discovers that nothing will ever be the same for anyone again . . . if the ancient beings returning to Earth have their way. Views: 14
