From a funeral procession in Asia to an ancestral estate deep in the heart of a vaguely Victorian forest to a carriage accident in the vast universe of The Runelords, Unnatural Worlds takes readers on a journey to the far side of the imagination. Funny, heartbreaking, frightening, but most importantly, memorable, the original stories in this anthology go places few writers dare reach. Views: 31
Doreen McCullough is content with her self-made business of daycare for dogs and has developed quite a clientele. Between her Lord, her church, and her best friend Gretchen, a Standard Schnauzer, life for Doreen is in good order. That is until the day she is plowed down by a canine that lacks even a hint of training and obedience. Yet the dog is the perfect reflection of his owner, Edwin Olson. The only thing Doreen and Edwin have in common is the breed of their dogs. Doreen has no interest in Edwin as a client due to his mangy dog-or as a boyfriend because of his obvious disinterest to be near her. Though he cannot explain why, he will do anything to get his dog into her program. Can these two ever become one? It could take a miracle. Views: 31
What does it mean to lament? It means to express passionately your grief. It is crying. It is mourning. It is grieving. Sometimes it's all you, or others, can do. David is a prepper with a heart and he sorrows for those who have not heeded the call to prepare. Those poor souls who have not put food and supplies away in case of a disaster are facing famine and disease from a cyber attack that has taken the electrical grid down. David has other laments, things that only a prepper knows or can share. Protecting his own food and his humanity is one distraction; the other is his concern for people who are forced to labor in public works projects in order to receive food. The disaster scenario that the story is based upon the assumption a cyber attack has taken out the majority of the nation’s electrical grid. The book begins in a unique way asking the reader to envision their existence and their sorrows 2 weeks after their lights went out. What is it at this stage of the disaster that they are lamenting the most about? After the preface explains this conceptualization the story starts as the main character begins his day surviving and seeking solutions to his continuing existence in a post apocalyptic world. It is about defining how one will handle lamenting mans existence in a world undergoing societal collapse at a very slow rate. Power is still on in some Midwest states nut for how long and can these city states hold up under the pressure of hoards of hungry refugees making their way towards them. Martial law, famine, neighbor against neighbor and increasingly frequent terrorist attacks impede workers and government trying to restart the grid. ReviewOff The Grid News: "Ron Foster is perhaps one of the most academically and technically trained preppers in America."The Inquisitr says Ron Foster is " One of the most prepared men in America."From the AuthorThe disaster scenario that the story is based upon the assumption a cyber attack has taken out the majority of the nation's electrical grid. The book begins in a unique way asking the reader to envision their existence and their sorrows 2 weeks after their lights went out. What is it at this stage of the disaster that they are lamenting the most about? After the preface explains this conceptualization the story starts as the main character begins his day surviving and seeking solutions to his continuing existence in a post apocalyptic world. It is about defining how one will handle lamenting mans existence in a world undergoing societal collapse at a very slow rate. Power is still on in some Midwest states, but for how long and can these city states hold up under the pressure of hoards of hungry refugees making their way towards them. Martial law, famine, neighbor against neighbor and increasingly frequent terrorist attacks impede workers and government trying to restart the grid. Views: 31
Danger finds Madalina Maitland when a letter from her late grandfather arrives on her doorstep, bequeathing her his treasured Rain Dragon, an ancient stone figurine. But first, she'll have to find it through a series of clues scattered across South America. Charting a course for passion and adventure, Madalina and her boyfriend, Cole West, a private security specialist, soon discover they aren't alone. Hot on their trail is a cabal of Chinese agents, and these deadly adversaries will stop at nothing to get their hands on the prized dragon. From the posh communities of Southern California to the favelas of Brazil to the gorgeous beaches of Ipanema, Rendezvous in Rio is a sexy, thrilling tale that travels the world to stay one step ahead of danger. Views: 31
When fifteen-year-old Elizabeth finds an antique doll in a garage sale, she thinks it would be a good gift for her dad who's about to ship out for Afghanistan. She doesn't realize that the doll might be a missing (and very valuable) historical artifact. With the help of Evan, the cute guy who works at the local used bookstore, Elizabeth discovers that the doll is THE soldier doll: the inspiration for a famous World War I poem. Elizabeth becomes the newest link in an epic history of more than a century of war, her story ingeniously interwoven with a cast of characters who we follow from World War I to Nazi Germany in the 1930s, a Czech concentration camp during World War II, Vietnam in 1970, and the aftermath of September 11th. Views: 31
Twink can't wait to get back for her Autumn Term at Glitterwings Academy. She loves the lessons - especially the lessons where they learn how to look after other creatures. One day Twink hears a cry for help and discovers that it is a baby wasp. She wants to help it, but is told that wasps and fairies have been enemies for centuries and that she must leave it to its fate. What will Twink do? Glitterwings Academy is a lovingly created series by acclaimed author Lee Weatherly, writing as Titania Woods. Readers of the series can be assured of accomplished narrative, as well as stylish and exciting illustration. A brand new and very glittery fairy school series, perfect for the 7-9 age-range. Titania Woods is the pen-name for Lee Weatherly. Lee is a respected author of teen fiction, including the novels Child X and Missing Abby and is the winner of the Sheffield Teen Book Award. Lee was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and now lives in Hampshire. Views: 31
Veterans of a past war, Daro and Cecily left the politics and turmoil of their kingdom behind, making a home for themselves where they can live in peace. An unexpected attack fractures their quiet existence and although Cecily narrowly escapes with her life, Daro is taken captive. He awakens to a world where his captors exact complete control. Forced to wear a mask and given a number instead of a name, he endures crushing psychological torture, conditioning him to be an experimental subject in a madman’s bid to bend the laws of Wielding magic. As Cecily turns to old friends and attempts to mend broken alliances in her desperate search for her husband, Daro struggles to hold onto the shattered pieces of his mind. No sacrifice is too great to bring Daro back, but as the days tick by, he may succumb to his captors, becoming another living weapon in a growing army of abominations. Views: 31
Blush Sensuality Level: This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic). Shaye Montgomery has a problem. She can't seem to get Alejandro Valverde to leave her alone. A gambler from a century past is the last thing Shaye needs. But when she sees him even in her dreams, she knows she can't let him go. And soon she doesn't have to. Somehow finding herself in the past, Shaye is able to meet and share with Alejandro the love she felt from a century away. A Blush® historical romance from Ellora's Cave. Publisher's Note: This book was previously published elsewhere as Unforgettable. Views: 31
Bad boy rockers, Black Halo, have reunited and have hit the road. Dani Fosbrook has never experienced life on the move, now she’s squashed onto a tour bus with five horny rock stars and her lover’s ex, and there’s no room for mistakes.If threats from jealous fans and warding off unwanted press attention isn’t difficult enough to handle, Dani has to battle her own personal insecurities. Xane says he’s committed, but with so much on offer to tempt him, can she trust he won’t stray?When sabotage puts both the tour and everything Dani and Xane have built together under threat, either the band and their entourage come together and make the tour work, or it is time for everyone to part ways. Views: 31
The Old Neighborhood is the story of teenager Joe Walsh, the youngest in a large, mixed-race family living in Chicago. After Joe witnesses his older brother commit a gangland murder, his friends and family drag him down into a pit of violence that reaches a bloody impasse when his elder sister begins dating a rival gang member. The Old Neighborhood is both a brutal tale of growing up tough in a mean city, and a beautiful harkening to the heartbreak of youth. Views: 31
