There are a lot of things a person can discover about themselves on the open road.They can discover that...You can forget your past.Find happiness and peace.Maybe even a little love along the way.Author's Note - I wanted to do something nice for all the wonderful, loyal and supportive fans of mine who have been patiently waiting for my books. You have no idea how much I appreciate your devotion. Thanks so much. Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart ~Lauren Hammond~*Inspired by true events*There are a lot of things a person can discover about themselves on the open road.They can discover that...You can forget your past.Find happiness and peace.Maybe even a little love along the way.I’ve got a ten hour drive ahead of me.I’ve got a lot on my mind to keep me occupied.I’ve got a full tank of gas. A caramel macchiato from Starbucks. A bottle of water for later. Some snacks. An iPod full of sweet tunes. A few twisted thoughts. Not to mention a broken heart. All of which will accompany me while I drive.All of which will accompany me while I travel on the long road home. Views: 255
The hilarious writing of James Thurber, author of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', collected in this classic anthology.This collection brings together the best of James Thurber's brilliantly funny, eccentric and anarchic writings. It includes his most famous work, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, in which an ordinary man's fantasies have a more powerful hold on him than reality, as well as essays, poetry and cartoons gathered from all of Thurber's collections. Making fun of his own weaknesses and those of other people (and dogs) - the English teacher who looked only at figures of speech, the Airedale who refused to include him in the family, the botany lecturer who despaired of him totally - James Thurber is a true original, whose off-beat imagination shows us everyday life from a different angle.James Thurber was born in 1894 at Columbus, Ohio, where, as he once said, so many awful things happened to him. After... Views: 255
Old Arthur is a cleaner at Sydney’s Central Railway Station. One of those invisible people who carries out the thankless jobs that make our lives easier. He keeps to himself and no one can remember the last time he had a sickie. In fact no one knows much about Arthur at all and that’s just the way he likes it. But that’s about to change when his dark past finally catches up with him.Old Arthur is a cleaner at Sydney’s Central Railway Station. One of those invisible people who carries out the thankless jobs that make our lives that little bit easier. You know, keeping public spaces clean, replacing our toilet paper rolls and removing smudges from the restroom ceramic and mirrors. He keeps to himself and no one can remember the last time he had a sickie. In fact no one knows much about Arthur at all and that’s just the way he likes it. But that’s about to change when his dark past finally catches up with him.An award winning short story in the 2011 National Year of Reading Competition. Views: 255
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Backlum Chaam, the God of Male Virility, wasn't always such a bad guy. Before his heart turned black and his biggest goal in life became destroying mankind, he was just like any god. Compassionate, loyal, and dedicated. So where did it all go wrong? Sometimes broken hearts don't heal...
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Life is not always what we want it to be. Mauricio is struggling with a life he didn't choose for himself and is about to learn an amazing lesson from the person he loves the most - Short StoryNine-year-old Neil never expects to have an adventure. He likes studying science from a safe distance – by himself, on his computer, in his room. Suddenly, he’s not alone. Two tiny wizards, Hye and Jynx, pop out of his rubber plant and need his help. They don’t have enough magic to get home and must travel to the ten natural wonders of the world to find more enchantment. They need Neil as an anchor when they travel in Magic-Time because his room is the only way back to their world. He reluctantly agrees to go with them. Their first quest is traveling to the Grand Canyon. Interrupted mid-spell by Neil’s younger sister, all four arrive in the Grand Caymen Islands instead of the Grand Canyon, thousands of miles from their destination. Neil resents being changed into a green sea turtle and being in a flash flood and being stranded in Magic-Time. He wonders if he and his sister are going to get back home. Views: 254
There's a whole Universe out there to be discovered. You just don't know it yet. Neither does our hero, but he's about to find out. There's spaceships and lasers, and spaceships with lasers. And aliens (with lasers!) and strange new worlds to discover. So why not join him on his Adventures in Space?Five years ago intergalactic hitman, Chase Darkstaar hid a weapon of pant wettingly devastating proportions and had his memory wiped.Now, with intergalactic civil war on the cards, he's back. Sort of. He's spent the last five years being a bit of a wuss. Gathering a team of equally misfit misfits he has to travel across the stars putting his memory back together so that they can find the Trimedian and save the Universe. honestly, we're doomed. His plans are generally rubbish... Views: 254
Book One: Piper Cavanaugh is The Rhine Maiden, a descendent of the sirens who lured sailors to their deaths with beautiful singing. After vowing never to use her supernatural power of command, she is more than happy to stay at home with her two little girls, but one little slip-up and her secret has come back to bite her – literally.“She speaks and they obey,” but even a supernatural ability can’t help this stay-at-home mom control her own life. Don't Rhine on My Parade is a laugh-out-loud urban-fantasy with an unlikely protagonist, a young mother who has an unusual power. Blessed, or perhaps cursed, with the ability to command obedience, Piper Cavanaugh’s normal life turns upside down in this full-length novel. A descendent of the sirens who sang sailors to their deaths, Piper has vowed to never use her power of command, but one little slip-up and her secret has come back to bite her – literally. Now she must gain permission to join the United Supernatural Beings, or it’s open hunting season on all of humanity. While juggling toddlers, keeping her husband in the dark, and babysitting her rebellious kid sister, Piper finds herself befriending a vampire, stealing from murderous witches, and doing battle with “Satan,” otherwise known as her mother-in-law. And she thought grocery shopping with her kids was hard!Don't Rhine on My Parade is a refreshing switch for readers who long for a more relatable heroine. With commonsense and sass, Piper handles diapers to decapitations as only a mother can. Filled with comedy, action, and thrills, Don't Rhine on My Parade expands the borders of urban fantasy into the suburbs! Views: 254
“Can you keep a secret?” Harley’s not sure that she wants to. Her whole childhood was spent rotely denying things she didn’t properly understand. Unlike some of her friends, she doesn’t find the question remotely giggleworthy – but Harley knows better than anyone that it’s not always a choice.When Charlie’s stage fright gets the better of him, Harley knows that there’s something more to it. The events of the next fortnight set her off wondering if the case is the same for other perpetually irritating peers.Why does Devon keep her head covered? Why is Aimee so uptight? Could Harry be less of a good listener than a good reader? Harley has always been known for her tact, but she’s out of her comfort zone with these new revelations.Truth is, getting the dirt is not always optional. Views: 254
Mrs. Hobb's quilt patches together memories from her past.Mrs. Hobb's quilt patches together memories from her past. Mrs. Hobb's quilt patches together memories from her past. Mrs. Hobb's quilt patches together memories from her past. Mrs. Hobb's quilt patches together memories from her past. Mrs. Hobb's quilt patches together memories from her past. Mrs. Hobb's quilt patches together memories from her past. Views: 254
When 23-year-old Micah McGrath suddenly finds himself thrust into a dangerous and ugly future after a lab accident, his only choice is to make the best life for himself that he can. But when the secret police get wind of his research into time travel, Mike soon becomes a virtual prisoner, forced to continue his work on behalf of ruthless captors who wouldn't hesitate to eliminate him if necessary.15 year-old Axel lives happily with his mother until he is kidnapped and taken to places unknown and he must find his way back home. Views: 254
I was broken, numb to want and desire, but then he came along...
Three years after the tragic events of Anna’s sixteenth birthday which saw her boyfriend killed and her kidnapped by his sadistic murderer, she’s no longer the happy-go-lucky girl that everyone used to know and love; she’s now cold, hard and suffers from night terrors.
Carter is currently serving time for the murder of Jack–a conviction that Anna helped secure–but his retrial is coming up because some key evidence appears to have been tampered with.
Needing to ensure his daughter’s safety, presidential candidate, Senator Spencer, tasks in Ashton Taylor, a newly qualified SWAT agent, to guard the broken girl and keep her safe until the end of the trial.
For three years Anna has refused to feel emotion or pain. Can Ashton help her rebuild her life and finally deal with the grief of losing her childhood sweetheart? Will he be the one to make her see that life is, in fact, worth living and that not all men will hurt her?
Author's note: Part 1 and 2 were previously published in 2013 as one novel of epic proportion. Nothing Left to Lose was a runaway bestseller that had people all over the world falling in love with Agent Ashton Taylor. Now split into two full-length, more manageable novels and with beautiful new covers, you can fall in love with Anna and Ashton all over again or witness their heart wrenching journey for the first time. Part 2 (Blurring the Lines) is a direct continuation of this novel. Views: 254
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 254
