Heartwarming and lovable, Charlie will worm his way into your heart. Perfect for fans of A Streetcat Named Bob and Alfie the Doorstep Cat.But what could I do? I was just a little cat and nobody ever listened to me. I made a promise to myself that I'd do everything I possibly could to save her, whatever the danger to me, and no matter how many lives I lost in the process...Charlie the kitten would do anything for his human. Just having recovered from a debilitating illness, eleven-year-old Caroline isn't feeling her best, and the arrival of a new baby only makes her feel even more left out.So when Caroline decides to run away, Charlie follows, vowing to protect her at all costs. But, for such a little kitten, it's a big and scary world outside the comfort of the cottage – how far will he go to save his greatest friend? Views: 32
Now available for the first time as an eBook, this beloved novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer tells the uplifting story of a single mom seeking independence and struggling to find her way. Nell St. John is not living the life she imagined for herself--not by a long shot. She was once a glamorous young actress married to influential director, Marlow St. John. Together, the A-list couple was the toast of the town. But then Marlow's star fades and tensions at home skyrocket. Marlow takes up with another woman and abandons Nell, leaving her to pay the bills and raise their two boisterous young children. A string of attractive suitors is not the answer to her lack of fulfillment, but what is? When she's offered a job at a posh clothing boutique on Nantucket, Nell uproots her young family and moves to the island. Soon, her college age ex-stepdaughter Clary, who has her own romantic troubles, moves in with her, and Clary and Nell... Views: 32
Praise for Bite Me, Your Grace:"Charming and engaging...readers will sink their teeth into Ann's tale." —RT Book ReviewsHe wanted her off his hands...Vincent Tremayne, the reclusive "Devil Earl," has been manipulated into taking rambunctious Lydia Price as his ward. As Lord Vampire of Cornwall, Vincent has better things to do than bring out an unruly debutante.Now he'll do anything to hold on foreverAmerican-born Lydia Price doesn't care for the stuffy strictures of the ton, and is unimpressed with her foppish suitors. She dreams of studying with the talented but scandalous British portrait painter, Sir Thomas Lawrence. But just when it seems her dreams will come true, Lydia is plunged into Vincent's dark world and finds herself caught between the life she's known and a future she never could have imagined."Breezy and entertaining." —Publishers Weekly"Unique...a delightful way to spend an afternoon."... Views: 32
'Dazzling. Intense and gritty at times, sparkling and hilarious at others. I found it absorbing, witty, joyous and moving...and that's all I really want from a book!' - JO BRAND'Warm and witty' Sunday Times'The gifted Syal does it again' IndpendentHOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO GET THE LIFE YOU CAN'T HAVE? Shyama, aged forty-eight, has fallen for a younger man. They want a child together.Meanwhile, in a rural village in India, young Mala, trapped in an oppressive marriage, dreams of escape.When Shyama and Mala meet, they help each other realise their dreams. But will fate guarantee them both happiness?...Brimming with warmth, wit and indignation, Meera Syal immerses us in a devastating story of friendship, family and the lengths we will go to have a perfect life. THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MOTHERS is her long-awaited third novel and shows Meera Syal at the height of her literary powers'Brilliant.... Views: 32
Bob Nelson was no ordinary T.V. repairman. One day he discovered a book that ultimately changed his entire life trajectory —The Prospect of Immortality by Professor Robert Ettinger. From it, he learned about cryonics: a process in which the body temperature is lowered during the beginning of the dying process to keep the brain intact, so that those frozen could potentially be reanimated in the future.A world of possibilities unfolded for Nelson, as he relentlessly pursued cryonics and became the founder and President of the Cryonics Society of California. Working in coalition with a biophysicist, in 1967 Nelson orchestrated the freezing of Dr. James Bedford, the first human to be placed in cryonic suspension. Soon thereafter he began freezing others who sought his help, obtaining special capsules and an underground vault. Underfunded, Nelson struggled desperately, often dipping into his own savings, and taking extraordinary measures to maintain his patients in a... Views: 32
From a unique encounter to a future filled with love.
Home from her European vacation, Gwen seeks to find a relationship with one of the men she'd met during her trip. To her surprise, one lover responds. He stuns her more when he shows up the next day at her house for a visit. She can't resist the sexy, dark haired and blue-eyed hunk, nor can he resist her. Sparks light up quickly as he shows her how much he's missed her.
As the week progresses, Gwen's fondness for him increases. He's caring, kind, honorable and very successful. She enjoys his playful nature, heated touch and seductive kisses. He brings her happiness unlike any other lover. The man has special feelings for Gwen, something that is clear to her co-workers. She starts to suspect he wants more than a sexual relationship until she arrives home one night and finds him gone. When he returns and confesses the truth, she's speechless. He provides her with a plan to keep them close together and she will have to decide if she is ready to give up her independence, job and home to spend every night in his loving embrace. Views: 32
First published in 2001, Dr Berlin was the final volume in Francis Bennett's Cold War trilogy.'For all of us now the Cold War is history... What interested me as a writer was how we survived. What went on behind the scenes?... I went looking for my own fictional explanations for historical events...' Francis BennettDr Andrei Berlin is a respected Moscow academic and Party member - also a secret informer who has sickened of his own lies and weakness. On the eve of departure to lecture in Cambridge he is asked by a disillusioned faction in the Soviet military to deliver a message to the West. Can Berlin redeem his life of deception by one courageous act?'A fine, satisfying espionage novel.' Kirkus Reviews'A rare piece of subtle and complex storytelling.' The Times Views: 32
Fans of thrilling adventures and international suspense will love Jack Soren's whirlwind debut novel—a tale of two thieves detoured on the road to redemption.Imitation is the deadliest form of flattery ...When Jonathan Hall walked away from his career as an international art thief to be a father, he thought he'd made a clean break—from crime, from life as The Monarch, from an early grave.But when The Monarch's signature symbol resurfaces, carved into the mutilated bodies of New York's elite, Jonathan realizes his retirement may have been short-lived. Someone is framing The Monarch for horrific slayings. But Jonathan and his former partner, Lew, know this isn't just murder—it's a message.Now caught in a deadly game against a fanatical madman whose reach penetrates the darkest corners of the globe, Jonathan and Lew have no choice but to play along. But when Jonathan's daughter becomes a pawn, all bets are off. To win this game,... Views: 32
MEAGAN: He's a pressure valve set to explode. A little steam and I wound up scalded. What's gonna happen when he blows? It's ok. I can handle this, cause I want to handle him. But don't I deserve more? Don't I deserve a man who won't hurt me? He can't hide me from the light forever. One day I'll want an answer. I'm not sure how long I can wait. VAUGHN: A rough word uttered in her defense and I'm out of her graces. Can't she see I'm trying? I'm twisting against my roots to stand in her light. If that's not enough, then I don't know what else I can do. Except for the one thing. The one act that must be done sooner or later, if we are to have a future. It'll cost me everything. Is she worth it? Views: 32
