A radical proposal to end unemployment and repair our economy.May 1st 2014 the Earth is scorched by a stray asteroid, wiping out almost all life. Almost, but not quite. Three thousand souls aboard a cruise ship visiting the north pole are spared by a freak of nature.The ship’s First Officer, Jake Noah, was looking forward to getting back to dry land once and for all. But then the world ended, and now he finds himself reluctantly in charge of the last handful of survivors of the human race. The limited resources on board mean that just staying alive will be a struggle. With the threat of mutiny ever present, can Jake rise to the challenge and lead his crew and their passengers on a quest for safety, or will he take the easy option and leave anarchy and chaos to prevail? Views: 668
DESECRATIONIn a hidden world of wizards where only men hold the power of magic, one girl arises with the power to change everything – only if she survives…Addie never questions why men possess magic and women have none until she discovers her own magic, which makes her a desecration.Her fate sends her into the path of an evil sorcerer, but the worst danger may come from inside her own home!DESECRATION: In a hidden world of wizards where only men hold the power of magic, one girl arises with the power to change everything, if she isn't killed first…Adriana Victoriana Evangelista (Addie), daughter to the High Chancellor of the Wizard’s Council, has always been the perfect wizard girl. She never questions why men possess magical powers and women have no power at all, magical or otherwise. Male wizards blend into the modern human world, leading huge corporations while wizard women are sequestered away. On her sixteenth birthday, Addie discovers she possesses magic. Under wizard law, she is a desecration. An ancient prophecy surrounds the emergence of a girl magic-wielder, the wizard queen, who is destined to bring about the downfall of the wizard-kin.Addie has long had a forbidden crush on a human boy who lives in the wizard stronghold, Rory Devlin. As she delves deeper into the dangerous mysteries surrounding her own destiny, she suspects Rory might be more than just human.Addie’s fate sends her straight into the path of a powerful and evil sorcerer, but the worst danger of all may come from right inside her own home. Views: 667
INESCAPABLE, UNDENIABLE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST! In a Mayfair ballroom, beautiful Emma Northcote stands in amazement. For gazing at her, with eyes she'd know anywhere, is Ned Stratham—a man whose roguish charm once held her captivated. But that was another life in another part of London. With their past mired in secrets and betrayal, and their true identities now at last revealed, Ned realizes they can never rekindle their affair. For only he knows that they share a deeper connection—one that could make Emma hate him if she ever discovered the truth.... "It's witty, wicked and wonderful!" —RT Book Reviews on Mistress to the Marquis Views: 667
A funny and nostalgic look at my first job. I will not forget some of those things I did and learned for the job. It was cool all in all even with the problems all jobs have. I hope to not disappoint the people when reading this.it is about the first job I had at 20 years old and it goes on to describe some of the things I did and learned as I went on to over six years at that job. it is witty and has some good times in there as well as the small, but sobering affect of the ups and down of the job. I focus more on the good things for the most part because there was some fun things I have done while working for a dry cleaners in my neighborhood and beyond. I truly felt that job was the job that gave me freedom in ways no one could ever know as I had went onto other things afterwards. Views: 667
BY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR HM WARD Money. Power. Sex. The trifecta every man strives for and very few attain. I had these things and walked away from the endless stream of women, from the family fortune, from everything. It was all mine in a life long forgotten. The past can't stay buried forever, and hiding mine from Sidney is getting harder. I'm not the guy she thinks I am. If she knows the truth, I risk losing her. The thing is, I feel those old ways pulling me back, and if Sidney is part of my life now she has to know. Not knowing could destroy us both. The truth won't set me free. No matter what my name is, I'll always be a Ferro. But Sidney has a choice and I won't steal it from her. Genre: New Adult Romance This story unfolds over multiple volumes Length: Approx. 130 pgs Views: 667
Planet Earth is a mess. Humans have totally trashed the place. The world teeters on the brink and threatens to self-destruct; the entire galaxy is at risk. Enter three oversexed psychics from the quirky New Age village of Sedona, Arizona, who are called to duty by the U.S. State Department. Assignment: Save the human race from the Alien Manifesto — a drastic fix for Earth's problems.Planet Earth is a mess. Humans have totally trashed the place. Mother Nature strikes back, violently. Violent protests, riots, and tribal wars break out everywhere as economies collapse and governments fail. The world teeters on the brink and threatens to self-destruct as global war seems imminent. The really bad news: Earth’s looming ecocide is a danger to a whole quadrant of the Milky Way galaxy. Nebula Jones and Cosmo Kincaid are inter-dimensional travelers sent to Earth by cosmic leaders to prevent a galactic catastrophe. Their solution for Earth’s problems is extreme, but practical. Humanity could be granted a second chance.The deranged leaders of Black Swan Galactic have sabotaged the Internet, destroyed infrastructures worldwide, and brought the desperate people of Earth to their knees. Strung out on the immortality drug EMC-2, these former bankers and politicians plan to live forever and explore the stars.A former part-time psychic becomes the New Age queen Goddess Kali; she morphs into a harpy with unlimited powers to do evil. Kali joins forces with Black Swan Galactic and threatens to trigger a global nuclear war. Three oversexed psychics from the quirky New Age village of Sedona, Arizona — Marty and Leela Powers and their friend Jill, all telepaths — work for the U.S. State Department and are on the case. Their friend Hacker is a programmer who loves women’s feet and writes the algorithm of a lifetime. All are eventually betrayed and become hunted fugitives. The future of Planet Earth? As Nebula Jones says, “Take your best shot.”The ghost of Kurt Vonnegut whispers, “The end of the world was never so hilarious!” Views: 667
An incredible story of a legacy set in south-west France. Aunt Lucie is a real pain in the neck. While she wasn't exactly a saint when alive, now that she's dead, she's making life even more miserable for her family. Her will is crystal clear: to collect the inheritance, nephews and their families have to move into her ramshackle house! But Aunt Lucie has another surprise up her sleeve: a mad treasure hunt, ankle-deep in muck. Welcome to rural France! Things heat up for her darling nephews as they get caught up in this unforgettable adventure. How far will they go to get their hands on the jackpot? Comical situations, funny dialog and dramatic turns of events come fast and furious, masterfully orchestrated by dear Aunt Lucie. Thrilling to the last, unexpected climax! P.S. : Our 4 legged friends sometimes have « misadventures » in this comedy. The author is a strong defender of the animal cause and wishes to specify that he is against any form of cruelty... Views: 667
Welcome to Dunvegas, an out-of-the-ordinary Las Vegas casino/resort. Catering to a preternatural crowd, Dunvegas hosts the annual ParaPleasures Expo, the largest trade show on Earth dedicated to the pampering and pleasuring of vampires, weres, dragons, Fae, mages, and everything in between. What's your pleasure? Find it in the pages of this anthology.Welcome to Dunvegas, an out-of-the-ordinary Las Vegas casino/resort modeled after an ancient Scottish castle. Dunvegas is unlike any other casino on The Strip. It caters to a preternatural crowd and plays host to the annual ParaPleasures Expo, the largest trade show on Earth dedicated solely to the pampering and pleasuring of vampires, weres, dragons, Fae, mages, and everything in between. The stories in this book take place in a roughly chronological order and contain connecting elements, but you do not need to read them all to appreciate the individual tales.So pack light (Dunvegas has everything you could ever need) and confirm your reservation. The concierge desk is just beyond the fangs and hellhounds that guard the portcullis. Just keep your arms and legs inside as you cross the moat—the mermaids and the Kraken aren’t just for show. They’re real.And it’s feeding time.Authors and stories include: 1. Things Are Popping Up In Dunvegas, Part 1 by S.J. Willing2. Touch Not The Ungloved Cat by Carolan Ivey3. Never Too Late by Xakara4. Things Are Popping Up In Dunvegas, Part 2 by S.J. Willing5. I Dream of Desi by Jenna Leigh6. NightMare in Dunvegas by Sela Carsen7. Vegas Magic by Ember Case8. The Big Bad Wolf by Bianca D’Arc9. Dunvegas: Alien Attack by Jody Wallace10. Things Are Popping Up In Dunvegas, Part 3 by S.J. Willing Views: 667
The Millionaires Club is formed by this entrepreneurial group of kids who decide to become millionaires before they graduate high school. Their clubhouse is located in a hidden room inside a large greenhouse in a small town in Montana. Their meetings consist of deciding which idea to pursue next followed up by some intense rubber band gun hide and seek play. A great chapter book read.The Millionaires Club is formed by this entrepreneurial group of kids who decide to become millionaires before they graduate high school. Their clubhouse is located in a hidden room inside a large greenhouse in a small town in Montana. Their meetings consist of deciding which idea to pursue next followed up by some intense rubber band gun hide and seek play. From creating an incredible float to enter in the parade to hunting for lost gold treasure every page is fun to read as we ride along with them. Views: 667
The Internet is a network of networks, but does it bring us closer together?Dan Sherman had to take early retirement through bereavement. He started to have lucid dreams about a tall man who was beckoning him go to a certain place. He soon realized that this wasn't an everyday event. It was to be the start of a once in a lifetime chance to be a Space Guardian. How will he cope with powerful entities who will try to destroy him at turn? Views: 667
Barely a wife before she became a widow, Briallen feels like she’s lost everything – and now she has to watch a group of strangers move into the house she once called home. As hard as that it is to face, it’s made even more difficult by a man she feels drawn to, and two children she can’t help but love.Everyone deserves a second chance at love, even in the Iron Age.Everyone deserves a second chance at love...Barely even a wife before she became a widow, Briallen feels like she’s lost everything – and now she has to stand by while a group of strangers moves in to the house she once called home. As hard as that it is to face, it’s made even more difficult by a man she feels drawn to, and two children she can’t help but love.Elisud’s world is changing. Homeless and wandering, with a grieving nephew on his hands, he has no choice but to live on the farm – even when he feels the constant call of the sea. Determined to make things right for his nephew and daughter, he can’t help but notice Briallen and the bruised look in her eyes.Both battered by grief and woes, can these two wounded people ever see past their own pain and accept the love that’s kindled between them? Or will their own self-doubts hold them back?Set in the British Iron Age, this romantic novella deals with an age-old tale of loss, grief, healing and love, with a little help from family. Views: 667