Tandi Reese and her sister, Gina, have always been bound by complicated ties. Amid the rubble of a difficult childhood lie memories of huddling beneath beds and behind sofas while parental wars raged. Sisterhood was safety . . . once. But now? Faced with legal papers for a fraud she didn’t commit, Tandi suspects that her sister has done something unthinkable. With Tandi’s wedding just around the corner, a trip to the North Carolina Tidewater for a reckoning with Gina was not part of the plan. But unraveling lies from truth will require confronting strained sibling bonds and uncovering a dark family secret that could free Tandi from her past or stain her future forever. Views: 46
Welcome back to Gulf Shore, where love is in the air...or is it? Take one marine biologist with a few secrets in her past, the hot new owner of a local business, and a sexy billionaire with an obsession, and discover whether redemption is possible for those who believe in the power of love. Annette Mardis has done it again, passion, suspense, and a romance as hot as the afternoon sun on a sandy beach in Book 2 of her contemporary Gulf Shore series, Shore Feels Right.Once a pariah among her coworkers, marine biologist Monica Sims has spent months reinventing herself as she seeks redemption. A history of failed relationships leaves her leery of romantic involvement until she meets Cosby Williams, the new co-owner of Nauti-Toys watercraft rentals.As things heat up between them, Gulf Shore Aquarium responds to the stranding of a group of pilot whales. When a billionaire bachelor lends his private plane to the rescue effort, Monica catches his eye—and an obsession... Views: 46
The third book in the Chook Chook series set against the backdrop of rural China It's Chinese New Year, and for Mei and her family things are looking grim. It's been another bad harvest and a disappointing year for their farm. And now, the government is building a major freeway that will rip right through their village and tear their little farm apart. One by one, Mei's neighbors are convinced to sell their land and despite Ma's and stepfather Jin's best efforts to fight, it looks like their farm will be next. What can Mei and her beloved chickens, Little and Lo, do to save their farm and keep the family together? As the deadline for bulldozing draws near, villagers young and old will come to realize that it takes a village to save a farm. Views: 46
During World War II, some 3 million people were evacuated from British towns and cities due to the danger of German air attacks. Most evacuees were children; many were sent to the countryside but some were sent to Canada, America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa—future stars Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Caine were among them. Two of these children were "Sarah," the author, aged five, and her brother "James," aged six, who were placed on a ship bound for New York City where they would be assigned to a foster home. It was their parents' hope that the children would find themselves in vastly improved circumstances, "in a lovely home in the country, but with no nasty old bombs to worry about, darlings, and lots of lovely things to eat." But awaiting Sarah and James were physical and psychological abuse and deprivation at the hands of a depraved foster mother in rural Maryland. Alongside four orphan children they would learn farm life the hard way as their foster... Views: 46
"Everything Regency fans love." -Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Miss Hillary Schools a ScoundrelHe's the Talk of the TownThe whole town is tittering about Baron Sebastian Thorne having been jilted at the altar. Every move he makes ends up in the gossip columns. Tired of being the butt of everyone's jokes, Sebastian vows to restore his family's reputation no matter what it takes.She's the Toast of the TonFeted by the creme of society, the beautiful widow Lady Prestwick is a vision of all that is proper. But Helena is no angel, and when Sebastian uncovers her dark secret, he's quick to press his advantage. In order to keep her hard-won good name, Helen will have to make a deal with the devil. But she's got some tricks up her sleeves to keep this notorious rogue on his toes...Praise for One Rogue Too Many:"Filled with humor and witty repartee... Grace woos readers in true Regency style." -Publishers... Views: 46
This fantasy adventure, The Maiden’s Saber, centers around three improbable companions. Gareth, a rather roughish mountain of a man who once roamed the seas as a sailor. He joined with Natsha, a daughter of the Thieves Guild. Together they formed an unlikely partnership that went about the land of Aventine cutting purse strings and emptying the odd monuments of its treasures. Through misfortune or destiny, Gareth awakens the Maiden Amari Djinn, who in turn saves them from the hands of the king’s soldiers. They are forced to take sanctuary in the Dragon’s Grave. Trying to escape Amari’s evil sister. Wandering the endless catacombs, they discover another of the fabled magic sabers that only fits Gareth’s mighty hand. Three additional magic swords have appeared in Amari’s visions. Together, these swords will complete the fabled Kcaj Pentadiene. Their adventurous search takes the trio into violent lands and confrontations with evils bent to destroy them. Views: 46
Conner West, everybody knew my name, especially the ladies. I had a reputation of sleeping with my assistants who would then quit after they realized it was only a one-time thing. I wasn’t the relationship kind, never was. Not because someone broke my heart or I had a dark past, I just wanted to be able to do whatever I want, when I want. However with Maggie May, it was different. She was different and definitely not the type I would usually go for . Maggie May was quiet and kept to herself. Anything I asked, she did. She never asked questions and she even knew how to sweet talk some of the clients to sign with West Security. One night before closing a big merger with Dimond Resorts that would take West Securities to the international level, Maggie crossed into dangerous territory. It turned out, her sweet demeanor was just an act. Maggie showed me a glimpse of who she really was and I was intrigued. She somehow maneuvered her way under my skin and I couldn’t get her out of my mind. The question was, would she give in to me and let me have my way with her? Views: 46
Six Spider Shepherd short stories in one volume by bestselling author Stephen Leather. The short stories are Hard Targets, Natural Selection, Narrow Escape, Warning Order, Hostile Territory and Rough Diamonds and feature Dan "Spider" Shepherd whose adventures have been Sunday Times bestsellers. Stephen Leather is one of the UK's most successful thriller writers. He was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as The Times, the Daily Mail and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. He has sold more than a million eBooks and was named by Bookseller magazine as one of the most influential figures in British publishing. His bestsellers have been translated into more than ten languages. He has also written for television shows such as London's Burning, The Knock and the BBC's Murder in Mind series. Two of his books, The Stretch and The Bombmaker, were made into movies. Views: 46
Once again, with astonishing truth and refreshing humor, Deborah J. Wolf brilliantly depicts a woman's real joys and sorrows during love, loss, and starting anew. . .Sometimes a marriage is over long before it officially ends. When Cara's husband packs a bulging suitcase and leaves her for a younger woman ironically named Barbie, Cara can only say, "That's it?" before the tears begin. Now Cara has lost three dress sizes while picking up the pieces of her life with four kids and no man, and a mother whose idea of support involves detailing how Cara didn't do enough to save the marriage. But she is surviving with the help of her best friends: Melanie, aka Mel-the-fixer-of-everything, who feels that faithless Jack's departure is the best thing that could have happened; Leah, solid as a rock, who is always there to lean on; and Paige, the casserole queen, who shows up with mac-n-cheese and sympathy.Despite frustrations and ... Views: 46
