During the height of the crack epidemic that decimated the streets of D.C., Ruben Castaneda covered the crime beat for the Washington Post. The first in his family to graduate from college, he had landed a job at one of the country's premier newspapers. But his apparent success masked a devastating secret: he was a crack addict. Even as he covered the drug-fueled violence that was destroying the city, he was prowling S Street, a 24/7 open-air crack market, during his off hours, looking for his next fix.Castaneda's remarkable book, S Street Rising, is more than a memoir; it's a portrait of a city in crisis. It's the adrenalin-infused story of the street where Castaneda quickly became a regular, and where a fledgling church led by a charismatic and streetwise pastorwas protected by the local drug kingpin, a dangerous man who followed an old-school code of honor. It's the story of Castaneda's friendship with an exceptional police homicide commander whose career... Views: 43
For decades, Ruth Chew's classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading. Why did a witch appear at Nick's window? Could it have something to do with a mysterious tree in Prospect Park? Ever since Nick and Marjorie discovered it, strange things have been happening. First, they find an odd spoon with no owner. Then a spooky bird follows them home--and talks to them! It must be the witch's magic! But where has she vanished to? And what is she looking for? Views: 43
The Universe Awaits Us... A historical science fiction novel that brings in elements from the past 50 years, Pilgrimage begins with Area 51 and takes the reader into a grander view of our future. Ross Martin follows a series of clues that challenge his leadership while broadening his view of humanity. How did we get here, and what will become of the Human Endeavor? Views: 43
As the daughter of the fallen Anne Boleyn, young Princess Elizabeth lives a complicated and dangerous life. She fears her father Henry VIII's famous temper, and she knows that Princess Mary is not only her sister but also her rival. Court intrigue swirls around the young princess, and she is forced at an early age to distinguish friend from foe. Views: 43
No one ever questions the pairings their pack-master chooses for them. No one, except Jessica St. Marks, who can't stand the thought of being bonded for life to Zach Brighton, douchebag extraordinaire.
Jessica plans a night out with her human friend, Ashley, to have a little fun before she's forced to settle for the loser her pack has chosen to be her mate. Little does she know, her fate is about to change when she runs into a mystery wolf who takes her breath away, and marks her as his own.
Evan De'Lune may be new and exciting, but he has secrets that threaten to not only put Jessica's life in danger, but his ability to keep his claim on her as well! Views: 43
Warning: For Mature Adult Audiences. BBW Erotic Romance. Contain language and actions some may deem
offensive. Sexually explicit content. Ménage
– MFM
In book one of Hearts of Heroes: After a
horrendous breakup, shy and curvy Caitriona Douglass works hard to get her life
back in order. Her best friend, Sofie,
convinces her the best way to do that is to socialize, forcing her out of her
solace zone. Cait has always been unsure
of her overweight body so when she garners the attention of not one, but two
gorgeous firefighters, she is surprised and a little leery of their motives.
Alex and Roman are best friends and roommates—one,
soft and easy going, the other hardened and rough. When Alex forces Roman to attend the company
picnic, Roman realizes it may have been the best decision his friend had ever
made as the men become entranced by the woman with the full-figure in
attendance. Now all they have to do is
convince her they are a packaged deal.
Will Caitriona risk her battered heart to find
true love? Can the firefighters convince
the shy, relationship scared beauty that she needs them both to be happy? When the fire starts to hunt them, will anyone
survive from being burned?
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For decades, Ruth Chew's classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading. A little bit of magic can mean big adventure! Andy and Robin are stuck doing chores with an old bottle of silver polish. But when they use it, incredible things happen. The salt and pepper shakers don't get shiny--they turn into birds! The dustpan doesn't clean--it starts flying! And when Andy and Robin tuck the birds' feathers behind their ears, they shrink until they're small enough to fly the dustpan out into the night. Where will their magical ride take them? Views: 43
"Romantic, suspenseful and witty all at once — ALICE IN WONDERLAND meets NEVERWHERE." — Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Evernight series on The Girl Who Never WasSet after Skylar Dorset's debut The Girl Who Never Was and before the thrilling conclusion to her Otherworld duology, The Boy With the Hidden Name, this novella is told from the perspective of Merrow, the Fay of the Summer Equinox.Merrow could tell is was going to be a good school year because Jupiter was moving into her constellation. Merrow read the stars...well, sometimes she got a feeling anyway. The stars were always dancing — they were difficult to understand. And then there was Trow. He was a new boy at school and Merrow got a feeling... Which is weird because she's never minded being on her own before. (She wasn't exactly popular.) But there was something about Trow. And a prophecy and fate and danger and love — if only the stars... Views: 43
Shark-tastic! Stink gets to sleep with the fishes after his parents win an aquarium sleepover. But wait—what's that lurking beyond the KEEP OUT sign? When Stink's parents win tickets for the whole family to sleep over at the aquarium (along with Stink's two best friends), it sounds like a science freak's dream come true. Stink loves the sea-creature scavenger hunt (Bat ray! Brain coral!), the jellyfish light show, and the shiver of sand tiger sharks with razor-sharp teeth. And of course Stink is nuts about gross stuff, but after some spooky stories around the virtual campfire, can he manage to fall asleep thinking about the eating habits of the vampire squid? Especially Bloody Mary, the mutant, glowing Frankensquid that's supposed to be on the prowl? Views: 43
At last home in England and now the Duchess of Windmere,
Lady Meredith Ann Merrick is trapped in the most dangerous fiction of all: as Varian
Deverell’s new bride. Submerged in her feelings of hurt and betrayal for the
man who stole her heart, she fights to maintain her independence as a woman
desperately navigating the warring factions of her family, and the aristocratic
society who despises her husband.
Varian Deverell sets into motion his patiently constructed
revenge against the men responsible for the death of his first wife, Ann. From
the Merrick household he lets loose a scandal across England to destroy a band
of noble conspirators who cost him immeasurable grief in their quest to destroy
the British Government.
Embroiled in intrigue, danger, and passion, Varian and
Meredith fight to reclaim their love and the restoration of Varian Deverell’s
good name as they prove him innocent of the crimes that haunt him.
Can England and Meredith survive a patient man’s fury?
The last book of the exciting Deverell Series, Love’s
Patient Fury is the climatic conclusion of two people who risk all for love. Views: 43
Ayla has uncovered a terrible secret: the man she loves is in fact her worst enemy. As a mighty army gathers to destroy her and her people, she must ask herself: will he join them to destroy her? Must she cut him out of her heart to survive? Or is there another way—a way to forgiveness and... love? Special Edition with secret chapters revealed and insights into Sir Reuben’s mysterious past. Views: 43
Liberty "Libby" Grace came to herself in her home with no idea how she got there. She's a ghost, but Ian McClain—dare she call the vampire "friend"—has assured her somewhere her body is still alive. Libby must find out what happened to her.Solving the mystery surrounding the murder of the hardware store owner only brought Libby more questions. While she's pretending to be a living person by going out on a date with the chief of police, someone murders the town busybody.Worse, someone in Summit's Edge wants to pin the murder on Libby. If Libby doesn't take the rap, her secret will be revealed. Libby must find out who killed Sadie Barnett before everyone learns the truth.As if her troubles weren't enough, now Ian tells her she's running out of time. Wherever it is, her body is losing the fight for life. Now she stands to lose more than she ever thought possible as Death is on her heels. Views: 43
