Set in a dark vision in the near future,. Defiance follows the journey of sixteen- year- old Amelia Raymond, the feisty, independent daughter of an underground resistance fighter as she seeks help to free her captured father.Set in a dark vision in the near future,. Defiance follows the journey of sixteen- year- old Amelia Raymond, the feisty, independent daughter of an underground resistance fighter as she seeks help to free her captured father. In her pursuit for justice, Amelia is soon lured into a trap by a seemingly innocent child and soon finds herself a kidnapped, imprisoned street fighter. Forced to fight for entertainment, she loses hope, but it is only in her darkest hour that a tiny ray of hope shines. In a world where everyone has grown unkind and the truth is a crime, how far will she have to go to uncover the truth? Views: 621
Covering ways to eliminate the erosion of sports revenue.Join Leon Lion as he spends an evening with a special guest. Find out what happened with Leon met Daniel, in the lions den.Leon Lion is part of the Kingdom Creatures series, teaching Biblical truths in an easy to understand manner. Views: 620
The first collection of short stories by new author Thomas James. Written for those who enjoy fantasy and horror, especially for fans of H.P. Lovecraft.A collection of short stories including Fantasy, a re-imagining of a classic Fairy Tale, Horror and an H.P. Lovecraft inspired piece. the book also includes an excerpt of an upcoming book. Views: 620
On a clear day in Blackbridge, Pennsylvania, where ghosts roam the streets and mysterious lights float through the forests, Milton Conroy's beloved wife is vaporized by lightning into nothingness . . . or so he thinks. Soon, Milton begins a frantic and obsessive search for his wife only to discover truths about her, and himself, that will change his life forever.Blackbridge, Pennsylvania. Ghosts walk the streets, mysterious lights float through the forests, and Milton Conroy thinks he's finally found happiness in his wife, Elizabeth.... Until lightning out of a clear sky vaporizes her into nothingness. Or so he thinks. As Milton begins an obsessive search to find the woman he loves, he discovers truths about Elizabeth--and himself--that lead him to examine his own life and the dangers of trying to find happiness in others. In his debut novel, Vincent C. Martinez combines the Bradbury-like strangeness of the supernatural with the emotion of reality to ask: What do we do when we lose the one thing that makes us whole?Recipient of 5-star reviews on numerous online bookstore websites, the completely revised edition "Electric Elizabeth" will make you feel the power and the pain that love and its loss bring. Views: 620
In this collection of short stories, the author takes the reader into a sensuous world of endless winters and midnight sun. As far apart as Finland, the Austrian Tyrol, and upstate New York, these stories come alive to the touch of estrangement, misunderstanding, sexuality and loss. Views: 620
Vengeance will be hers.
Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question: human or monster? With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer.
Monster.
Allie will embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many surprises for Allie and her companions - her creator Kanin, and her blood brother, Jackal. The trail is leading straight to the one place they must protect at any cost - the last vampire-free zone on Earth, Eden. And Sarren has one final, brutal shock in store for Allie.
In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in one heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, her triumph will be short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone.
THE FINAL HUNT IS ON. Views: 620
Tasked to expose a coin counterfeiting scheme, Luca and Isolde travel to Venice just in time for Carnival. Amid the masks, parties, and excitement, the romantic attraction between the two reaches a new intensity that neither can deny.
Their romance is interrupted by the arrival of the alchemist, who may be the con artist they’ve been looking for. But as Luca starts to investigate the original charge, the alchemist reveals his true goal—he plans to create the Philosopher’s Stone, a mystical substance said to be capable of turning base metals into gold and producing the elixir of life.
With pounds of undocumented gold coins and an assistant who claims to be decades older than she appears, all evidence points to the possibility that the alchemist has succeeded in his task. But as Luca and Isolde get closer to the truth, they discover that reality may be more sinister than they ever could have imagined. Views: 620
Barely 50 years passed after the 2940 Planetary War, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. In a desperate attempt to stop another savage war from occurring, the nation governments were forced to unite and form the first Planetary Government to bring everyone in the world together. Peace settled across the planet for a few more decades, bringing about hope and faith for the future. However, a new enemy emerges out of the blue threatening to destroy every living organism on earth. An alien swarm of beasts the likes of which no one had ever encountered. They appeared without warning and destroyed everything in their paths. Several cities were laid to waste within months, bringing an era of terror and suffering upon the earth. Even with aid of advanced technological weapons, the government's attempts to stop and contain the creatures all fail. The one sided battle with the creatures continues for four more years without any hope of victory. Secretly, the government... Views: 620
All her life, Ava Young has assumed the only way any guy would take a second look at her was if she was the only person in the room. And on fire. So she’s been distant, and possibly a little cold—at least on the outside. But after her workplace crush says some crushingly mean things, she’s ready to do something big about it, inside and out. And she’d better hurry because when a priceless art exhibit hits the Phoenix Metropolitan Art Museum and Ava’s in charge, a billionaire bachelor and a handsome FBI agent will be taking a deeper look at the art—and at Ava. The Lost Art is another romantic comedy (with a bit of cozy mystery this time) from award-winning author Jennifer Griffith.
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BUNDLE DEAL. Enter a world of psychic espionage. Just out of her training, Alice is a psychic on her first mission. Known as a wall, it is her job to hide her counterparts, the extractors, abilities. The sting is an elaborate setup mimicking a brothel that leaves her nervous about doing her best, but also excited. Particularly because she gets to work closely with her crush, William. All they have to do is convince their mark, the diplomat Salvatore, that one of the extractors is the perfect companion for a hot one night stand. When the operation doesn't go as expected, suddenly Alice finds herself in the hot seat. Salvatore wants her, and he is a man who gets what he wants. Untrained and naive, Alice must get a crash-course in seduction and a new kind of psychic warfare in order to complete the mission. William and Mark, another handsome (and not-too-bad-on-the-eyes) wall, have promised to prepare her for what's in store. But will their aid help make her a success? Or will it break Alice before it's all over? This is a 21k novella for 18+ mature audiences who think two sexy men are better than one. It is Parts One, Two, and Three in a full bundle. Views: 620
William Stark is not the hero type, at least not in his eyes. Mental illness and a confused faith keep him from loving the girl of his dreams, and himself. A lack of self-esteem takes him to the depths of hell (literally) to fight an intimate battle between fear and faith. Will must conquer his demons or risk becoming the very thing he is trying to fight. Views: 619
Greed is only the beginning. There will be war.
Since fleeing from Clear Sky's camp in the forest, Thunder has safely returned to settle on the moor with Gray Wing. But the rivalries that have plagued the cats for moons are growing stronger. Gray Wing still believes there is a way for both groups to live in peace, while Clear Sky insists that harsh rules and divided territories are the only hope for the future.
What started as a misunderstanding between two brothers has spread far and wide--and now every mountain cat, rogue, and kittypet who settles in the forest will be forced to pick a side. Views: 619
'She would never be married...But she remembered the cravings of her body for this man... She felt them still as he touched her, awakening within her feelings that she must forever suppress if she were to be in control of her life. Should she submit to this one weakness, this one night? One night in which to indulge herself, to explore herself, before closing down that side of her forever...'It is the year 1213 and Lady Angelique Gresham is a wealthy widow who is determined to remain free of the cruelty and control of marriage. Angelique has arranged to buy her freedom from the King and is awaiting his envoy to pay the last installment when her first and only love returns, wanting to marry her.Sir Guy, a noble but impoverished knight, wants three things: land, peace and Angelique. But it's Angelique he wants the most. She refuses to marry him but he tempts her with a night of passion in which she can realize her fantasies for the first and last time before she leaves for a remote northern castle. But is one night enough for Angelique to find the strength to trust not only Guy, but her own heart?Passion, hot enough to scorch the icy flints of a medieval castle, contained within.Awakening his Lady was previously published as Awakening, book 3 in the Gresham Chronicles. Views: 619
