Halen knows the sparks igniting under her fingertips are dangerous. She has spent her entire life trying to quell the tingly feelings that make her destroy things, but now that she is back in Rockaway Beach, where she watched her father drown, the flames have become impossible to tame.
Halen is trying to hold on, but when she is thrust into a mysterious new world, the underwater realm of Elosia, she unravels the secrets of her past and can't help but ignite. As she explores Elosia, she realizes her life has been a lie. And when those who have deceived her come to her for help, Halen must choose—walk away or unleash the magick that could destroy them all. Views: 46
A private investigator and a journalist take on a ruthless gang in Calgary to rescue a runaway and find justice for themselves. In 2005, journalist Adam Cullen’s wife, Donna, is killed by an arsonist. In desperation after police, fire department, and insurance investigators all give up trying to find the culprit, Cullen hires private detective Mike Cobb, but he, too, is stymied. Seven years later, Cobb re-enters Cullen’s life. A search for a crack-addicted teenage runaway is tangled up with Calgary’s most ruthless criminal organization — and a possible lead on Donna’s killer. The parallel investigations take the two onto Calgary’s meanest streets, populated by a vicious biker gang, a silky-smooth pedophile, and an assortment of people who aren’t at all what they seem. As they weave their way through long-buried secrets, Cullen and Cobb will come face-to-face with a cruelty they could never have expected … and a killer about to strike again. Views: 46
Following the death of his ten-year-old son, physician Peter Croft embarks on a desperate, seemingly random search for a missing child, risking his sanity, even his life in a grief-induced quest. His journey propels him into the darkest reaches of human suffering and pits him squarely against an adversary whose own obsession defies all reason. Here After is a story of love, loss, obsession and redemption, with gripping action sequences and a subtle paranormal underpinning. A compelling read from a seasoned storyteller, Costello's sixth novel will keep you reading deep into the night. Here After has recently been optioned for film by David Hackl, director of Saw V. PRAISE FOR HERE AFTER: "...Costello knows how to push readers' most important buttons." —Kirkus Reviews (kirkusreviews.com) "Costello knows his way around the mystery/horror genre, and he keeps the action moving and... Views: 46
A hundred years before Rapunzel, there was Persinette. Before the Old Witch ever locked Rapunzel in a tower, a Fairy set out to change Persinette's destiny.Read the French fairy tale that inspired the Grimm Brothers' "Rapunzel," learn about the authoress Mlle de La Force, and discover answers to questions such as why Persinette's father traded her for a fistful of parsley and how she survived for years alone in her wilderness.Includes translations of the French tale "Persinette" by Mlle de La Force (1698), the Italian tale "Petrosinella" by Giambattista Basile (1634), and the German tale "Rapunzel" by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (1812-57), along with background information on each of the tales and their authors. Views: 46
'A Privileged Journey, Volume 1 1940-1962' is a personal and individual account of the author' youthful enthusiasm for trains and the travels he undertook in Great Britain and on the European continent as a student and management trainee of British Railways. It is illustrated by over 140 black and white photos, mostly taken by the author himself as a boy and student. The chapters cover the emergence of the young boy's interest in steam locomotives in particular, through his 'trainspotting' days to his numerous journeys in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with many accounts of locomotive performance supported by an extensive appendix of train 'logs'. Some of the chapters are much extended narratives from articles serialised in the UK enthusiast magazine, 'Steam World' over the last decade and are also based on ten hours of verbal interviews recorded by the UK National Railway Museum at York as part of their 'Oral History' archives supported by a UK National Lottery Grant. The second volume, to be published at a later date, covering the period from 1962 to the current time, will describe his continuing interest and records while pursuing his career as stationmaster, area manager, train planner, Regional operating manager and finally Head of Safety before his retirement in 1996 and subsequent career as an international railway safety consultant. Views: 46
A collection of unforgettable short stories that explore the wondrous transformation between grief and hope, a journey often marked by moments of unexpected grace. Set in California, Tell Me One Thing and Other Stories is an uplifting and poignant book about people finding their way toward happiness. In "Get Your Dead Man's Clothes," "Irish Twins," and "Aftermath," Jamie O'Connor finally reckons with his tumultuous childhood, which propels him to an unexpected awakening. In "Tell Me One Thing," Lucia's decision to leave her loveless marriage has unintended consequences for her young daughter. In "Sweet Peas," "What We Give," and "The Neighbor," the sudden death of librarian Trudy Dugan's beloved husband forces her out of isolation and prompts her to become more engaged with her community. And in "Wishing," Anna finds an unusual kind of love. Tell Me One Thing is about the life we can create despite the grief we carry and, sometimes, even... Views: 46
It only took an instant for her world to come crashing down...but Heart Fire Ranch is a place of new beginnings, even for those who find their way there by accident As the only veterinarian in town, Justin Hart doesn't have time to think about romance. So when A-list actress Alyssa Cole crashes her car outside his clinic, it's entirely unexpected when there's a spark between them he can't ignore. Still, she's a movie star, and he's just a small town cowboy. Alyssa has learned the hard way not to believe first impressions, especially not in Hollywood. But, 400 miles from her former life with nowhere to go and no one to turn to, she places her trust in the handsome vet who comes to her rescue. There's no denying the connection between them, but when Alyssa's past shows up at the door, will their new relationship be able to withstand the storm? Views: 46
Paranormal Romance CollectionInside this collection you'll find 10 nail-biting, pulse-racing stories filled with action, adventure, alpha males, werewolves & shifters, and steamy paranormal romance just the way you like it.The moon is full. The pack is waiting for you. Will they howl in desire? Will they growl and assert their dominance?Featuring the following books:Curves for the Lonely Wolf Guardian Wolf (Black Mesa Wolves #1) Alpha Wolf (Black Mesa Wolves #2) A Wolf in Geek’s Clothing Claiming Their Royal Mate Her Master’s Corruption Soul of The Dragon (Her Dragon’s Bane) Alphas Divided Touched by the Dragon Lord: Braving Darkness 4 (Book One) Becoming His Mate: Douglas Mountain Shifters by Melanie Marchande (Writing as Lillian Dante) Views: 46
The ultimate anthology of Indian poetry from the Vedas to the present in all the major Indian languages These My Words is an anthology of magnificent breadth, ranging from Valmiki to Agha Shahid Ali, Aurobindo to Vikram Seth, Andal to Tagore, spanning Indian poetry in its myriad forms, styles and languages. The poems speak for themselves and to each other, as folk songs and tribal epics sit alongside classical Sanskrit and formal Tamil verse is a companion to contemporary Bengali or Dogri. There is Ghalib in praise of love, Tukaram on religious bigotry, Ksetrayya on divine love through the erotic, Gieve Patel on identity. In Eunice de Souza and Melanie Silgardo's carefully curated selection, each poem illumines exquisitely the tradition of Indian poetry. Views: 46
Allie Forrester just wants to be a regular girl. Go to work, hang with friends, find someone special to share her life with. Only, everyone she encounters wants to use her to get to her super-famous brother, Sexiest Man Alive Andrew Forrester. After a life-altering incident in college, Allie backs away from making lasting relationships and puts up a brash, outgoing front to hide her pain. It's not until she meets actor Declan Foster that she starts to come out of her shell and learn to trust again. This is a companion novella to the Famous Series Views: 46
