Within a body strong as stone beats a heart ready for love.Gargoyle Masters, Book 1For seventy years, Orestes and his twelve gargoyle brothers have done their duty to protect King Kadmos’s realm. There’s only one annoyance in his life—humans.He’s content to leave them to their idol worship. Until he notices a small, frail woman serving at his table, doing her best to remain invisible. Something about her calls to him like no human before.Astrid is terrified. Not only of the powerful magical creature with inhuman strength, but of the staff overseer’s lash for calling attention to herself. Instead she is whisked away to paradise, bathed, fed, and made love to by Orestes as if she is his reason to live. But she isn’t naïve enough to believe she is anything more than a temporary diversion.When Orestes is called away to search for a missing brother, Astrid is kidnapped by a traitor intent on using her to bend Orestes to his will. Little do the lovers know that the connection between them is no weakness, but a strength their enemies would be fools to underestimate…Warning: This book contains paranormal fighting, steamy sex scenes, strong-willed females, and men made of stone who prove to be soft as butter in the right woman’s hands. Views: 44
"Haunting... if you liked The Ocean at the End of the Lane, you'll love Eleanor."
-Peter Cawdron, author of Feedback
"Ambitious, challenging... as original as A Wrinkle in Time."
-Michael Bunker, author of Pennsylvania
Time is a river.
1985. The death of Eleanor's twin sister tears her family apart. Her father blames her mother for the accident. When Eleanor's mother looks at her, she sees only the daughter she lost. Their wounded family crumbles under the weight of their shared grief.
1993. Eleanor is fourteen years old when it happens for the first time... when she walks through an ordinary door at school and finds herself in another world. It happens again and again, but it's only a curiosity until that day at the cliffs. The day when Eleanor dives... and something rips her out of time itself.
And on the other side, someone is waiting for her. Views: 44
Warm, humorous and completely irresistible. The perfect gift for all those unsung heroes of Christmas – our multi-tasting mums. Cat Tinsall is ably juggling her busy family life – a quintessential 'sandwich generation' woman, she's responsible for the care of her kids, her mother-in-law, and her baby granddaughter. Her TV career as The Happy Homemaker is looking rocky – and she'll do anything to resist the whispers that, as a woman over 40, she's in danger of 'fading to grey'. She's got an awful lot on her plate ... Cat's good friend Pippa Holliday is finding life as a single mum a challenge, especially now the farm her family have called home for generations is in dire financial straits. And schoolteacher Marianne North, with her young twins and teenage stepson, is dismayed to find her increasingly absent husband calling on her to take his damaged and delicate ex-wife into their home – with no moving out date in sight. As the close-knit village community of Hope Christmas pulls... Views: 44
The new novella from the best-selling author of ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Tell Him About It’. Gemma Miller is a young literary agent. She is happy in her job and is on the cusp of securing her first book deal. But Gemma wants to come home to more than just the company of a good book. Her experiences of Speed Dating and Internet Dating leave her even more desperate and lonely. She concludes that a good man is hard to find and is tempted to go back to her ex, Daniel. Yet, just when she gives up hope, she encounters the best-selling author Thomas Silver. There's a spark - and genuine chemistry. But not only does Gemma notice his wedding ring but Thomas declares, just after they kiss, that he is still in love with his wife. Gemma goes back to her parents to try to take her mind off things. Her sister, who seemingly has it all, casts a long shadow though. She considers that her past may hold the key to her future - as Gemma decides to meet up with Daniel. A good man may not be impossible to find. Gemma still has a chance to secure both her first book deal and the heart of the man she loves. ‘Just The Way You Are’ is an entertaining romance about second chances, sibling rivalry and the book trade. For fans of Helen Fielding, Victoria Fox and Billy Joel! Praise for Holly Kinsella: 'Both readers (and fellow authors) will get something out of this romantic comedy and gentle expose of the publishing industry.' Stella Russell, author of 'The Foreign Affair'. 'A bitingly funny, charming tale on the quest for modern love' - Faith Bleasdale 'Delve into the world of publishing with this entertaining romance by Holly Kinsella.' Susan Willis, author of 'The Bake Off'. ‘Kinsella skilfully combines a fascinating account of life in a London publishing house with a sweet and engaging lovely story. A gem.' Jan Ellis, author of 'An Unexpected Affair' and 'French Kisses'. 'If you enjoy classic romances then you’re bound to enjoy this novel. It’s one of those books that you can easily lose yourself in for a few hours and it’s a really rewarding read.' Leah, Chick Lit News and Reviews. Holly Kinsella (no relation to Sophie) is a former fashion model and the author of the bestselling romantic comedies ‘Tell Him About It’ and ‘Uptown Girl’. She now works in financial PR and lives in West London. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. Views: 44
Maisie Hitchins longs to be a detective. She's sure there are lots of adventures to be had on the streets of Victorian London. And, together with her faithful puppy, Eddie, she is determined to follow even the slightest scent of a mystery – no matter what! On a visit to the British Museum, Maisie meets Professor Tobin's old university acquaintance Lord Dacre, who's devastated about the recent theft of one of his most prized possessions – an Egyptian scarab beetle made of gold and encrusted with jewels. It's not long before the lost artefact turns up on the muddy bank of the river Thames, but its missing its precious ruby eyes. When the wrong man is convicted of the robbery, it's up to Maisie to find out who the real scarab stealer is. Views: 44
The Space Opera Megapack collects 20 classic and modern stories, ranging from galaxy-spanning epics by E.E. "Doc" Smith and John W. Campbell, Jr. to modern interpretations by Jay Lake, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Tim Sullivan, and more! Views: 44
The Incendi elementals that dwell beneath the mountains have found a way to tap into the Arbor's roots, which stretch not only across the land but also through time, and King Pyra is determined to crush the ancient tree.Twenty-two years after the defeat of the Darkwater Lords, Chonrad's widow Procella and their three children are drawn back to Heartwood to investigate the rumour of strange fires springing up across the land. Across three separate timelines, the heroes must battle to join together their ancient sunstones, to overcome the Incendi threat, and to protect the Arbor and make earth victorious once more.File Under: Fantasy [ Under Siege | The Generation Game | Incendiary | Heartwood Revisited ]From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 44
Split Decisions is the follow-up story to She Belongs to Me, a 'what if' type of story that explores the questions we often ask ourselves about our life and the choices we've made. Get ready...this is not your normal romantic-suspense... This is romantic-suspense with a supernatural twist.
Sometimes you want something so badly you are willing to abandon everything you've ever known--including yourself.
Eighteen years ago, Jaynee Monroe married the man of her dreams, became the mother of four, and fulfilled her career goals. About to turn forty, she senses something is missing from her idyllic life. While Googling her name in an attempt to find herself, she unearths something so impossible, she contemplates her own sanity. Seeking answers, she embarks on a journey to discover the truth, only to end up abducted by a deranged stranger who insists on calling her Caycee.
Caycee took the road less traveled. After rejecting a marriage proposal from the only decent man she has ever known, she ventures to California to become famous. Eighteen years later, success has left her alone and miserable. Attempting to locate her lost love on Facebook, she discovers his infatuation with her. Not only does his presumed-dead wife have Caycee's uncommon middle name, it also appears he has photo-shopped Caycee's face over his wife's face.
Never could Caycee and Jaynee have imagined that decisions they made years earlier would threaten not only their lives, but also their loved ones. Caycee must now reunite with the southern gent she dismissed eighteen years ago and convince him to accompany her to New York to locate his wife, the most important person in both their lives.
Although Split Decisions is part of the Southern Romantic-Suspense Collection, it is a stand-alone story that can be read on its own. This is a cliffhanger-free zone here, friends!
**From the Author
Note: Split Decisions was originally published August 2013. While there have been a few updates, this is the original story. Happy reading!
About the Author
A romantic-suspense writer, Carmen DeSousa's novels overflow with romance, mystery, suspense, and of course, tragedy. After all, what would a great story be without a tragic event setting the stage? Her sensual and gripping mysteries have earned bestseller status on three continents because of her ability to make readers love, laugh, cry, gasp, and hope.
All of her novels are standalones; however, she does link each of her stories with a little surprise. If you read out of order, you'll never notice. But if you read in order, it's fun.
Find her novels in print and eBook formats.
She Belongs to Me - December 2011
Land of the Noonday Sun - May 2012
Entangled Dreams - September 2012
When Noonday Ends - December 2012
Split Decisions - June 2013
To introduce a new line of paranormal romantic-suspense coming in the fall, a FREE mini-mystery series with a paranormal edge is now available: THE PIT STOP and THE DEPOT; download your complimentary copies today. Views: 44
24 themed chapters. Each with 10 numbered paragraphs. Each paragraph with precisely 120 words. The sum of a life. In his beautiful and haunting new book, Charles Lambert explores the fragmentary nature of memory, how the piecing together of short recollections can reveal a greater narrative. Through chapters tackling elemental themes such as Sex, Death, and Money, Lambert assembles the narrator's moving life story. Executed with all the grace and finesse of his previous acclaimed work, this is an incredible artistic achievement, breathtaking in its simplicity yet awe-inspiring in its scope. With cover design by the renowned designer Vaughan Oliver, With a Zero at its Heart is as beautiful to look at as it is to read. Views: 44
