Saskatchewan is the anchor and epitome of the 'prairie' provinces, even though half of the province is covered by boreal forest. The Canadian penchant for dividing this vast country into easily-understood 'regions' has reduced the Saskatchewan identity to its southern prairie denominator and has distorted cultural and historical interpretations to favor the prairie south.Forest Prairie Edge is a deep-time investigation of the edge land, or ecotone, between the open prairies and boreal forest region of Saskatchewan. Ecotones are transitions from one landscape to another, where social, economic, and cultural practices of different landscapes are blended. Using place history and edge theory, Massie considers the role and importance of the edge ecotone in building a diverse social and economic past that contradicts traditional "prairie" narratives around settlement, economic development, and culture. She offers a refreshing new perspective that overturns long-held assumptions of... Views: 27
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever...In the midst of a blackout and flooded roads, cowboy Travis Stockwell delivers Peggy Saxon's two precious babies in the back of his cab. To Travis's own surprise, the determined single mother's desire to provide a better life for her children restores his belief in family.Travis becomes determined to do what's best for Peggy and the twins even as he falls in love with them. But what if the best thing for them is the stable life he can't provide? Now the footloose cowboy has to make a choice--one that could change his life forever. Book 3 of the 36 Hours series. Don't miss Book 4: A woman has visions of murder--but who will believe her in For Her Eyes Only by New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala. Views: 27
Nancy Skidmore has Alzheimer's and her oldest friend Eugene Chaney III once more a purpose in life - to end hers. When the moment for Gene to take Nancy to her desired death in Coffeeville arrives, she is unexpectedly admitted to the secure unit of a nursing home and he has to call upon his two remaining friends to help break her out: one his godson, a disgraced weatherman in the throes of a midlife crisis, and the other an ex-army marksman officially dead for forty years. On a tour bus once stolen from Paul McCartney, and joined by a young orphan boy searching for lost family, the band of misfits career towards Mississippi through a landscape of war, euthanasia, communism, religion and racism, and along the way discover the true meaning of love, family and - most important of all - friendship. If you loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared, you'll love J. Paul Henderson's Last... Views: 27
Anna Sweet's PI business partner, Jada Price, has gone missing. Anna and new hire Nick Roma team up to find her. The trail leads them to a teenage girl's murder and a secret internet dating site. Anna is about to discover how far people will go to keep a secret, and who they will betray. She must work quickly to uncover the answers before a second victim dies. Will this case prove too difficult for Anna Sweet? Or will she put the clues together in time to outsmart a killer who has everything to lose? A perfect book choice for new readers. Views: 27
For popular theater star Courtney Valance, high school was a breeze. Beautiful, talented, and driven, she was the envy of her classmates and the prized girlfriend of Belknap Country Day’s most eligible bachelor, Ted Parker. But that was before Ted’s best friend, Hugh, was found dead. Before Courtney went missing. Before the clothes she was last seen in washed up on the banks of the Souhegan River. Now everyone believes Courtney is dead, too—and her eligible bachelor is the number one murder suspect. Before the day of Ted’s trial, Courtney’s sister Anna receives a mysterious package with a note in Courtney’s handwriting. Does that mean Courtney could still be alive? One thing is clear: Courtney’s picturesque life was not what it seemed. She needed an escape…and that’s exactly what she got.This book contains mature themes.Praise for Echo Bridge: “…O’Toole dares the... Views: 27
Shelby Bishop is accustomed to playing the part of Lily Prescott’s mom in a Broadway show, but when the nineteen-year-old actress turns up drunk on her doorstep, she finds herself taking on the role for real. After Lily leaves a note nervously asking Shelby if she can be her mama off-stage as well, Shelby decides that they are going to have a serious talk in the morning—one that will involve putting Lily over her knee and spanking her little bottom.It is decided that Lily will live with Shelby so that she can be kept out of trouble, and Shelby soon learns that keeping little Lilly out of the cookies and keeping her walls free of crayon drawings is an all day job. But every day, Shelby makes sure to show Lily that no matter how much trouble she gets into, she will always be there, sometimes to spank her or put her in the corner, but also to hug her, cuddle her, give her bubble baths, and tuck her into bed at night.Lily has never had a mother who really cared about her, and Shelby makes her feel safe and loved for the first time. Lily and Shelby do big girl things with one another too, and the intense, breathtaking pleasure is better than anything Lily has known before. But when Lily’s birth mother discovers the nature of her relationship with Shelby and hopes to use that knowledge to extort money from her daughter, Shelby knows she must help Lily break free of her mother’s control. Can Shelby help Lily be the adult she needs to be yet still keep her little girl?Publisher’s Note: Broadway Baby is an erotic romance novel that includes spankings, age play, sexual scenes, elements of medical play, and more. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book. Views: 27
For a limited time, you can download the second Adrian Hell novel, Hunter’s Games for FREE! Visit jamespsumner.com for more information! (Just copy and paste the link into your browser.) A break-neck thriller that will have you ducking bullets and dying to turn the page! Meet Adrian Hell, one of the deadliest professional assassins to ever pick up a gun. In True Conviction, he takes a job in the sun-soaked city of Heaven's Valley, a paradise of sin and the jewel of Nevada. His contract? Kill a man who has stolen something of value from the local mafia. But when the job turns sour, he discovers a much larger threat looming in the shadows. He finds himself in the crosshairs of a powerful adversary, and he must use his skills to survive while working to stop a terrorist attack that could act as a catalyst for another world war. Adrian is pushed beyond his limits, tested to breaking point and forced to overcome tremendous odds in order to do what's right in this adrenaline-fuelled action adventure... even if it means going against his killer instincts. (Previously published under the title, Crucible) Interview with James P. SumnerQ: James, what can readers expect from the Adrian Hell series? A: The pace of the series is unrelenting, and each book is written like an action movie. The main character is believable – he could quite easily be the guy sitting next to you in the bar. You want him to succeed, even if you don’t always like how he goes about things, because you can relate to him. The books are filled with action and humor. Guys will want to be Adrian Hell, and women will want to be WITH him! Q: Why the big re-release? What’s changed? A: I’ve been writing for almost two years and, as an author, I’m constantly improving. I’ve reached a stage now where I believe I can make each book realize its full potential. In the big re-release of March 2015, the books have additional content, re-designed covers, and professional editing. That’s why I’m keen to make them as available as possible, because even if you’ve read them before, it’s definitely worth re-reading them now. The biggest change is Crucible becoming True Conviction – a title which I think captures the essence of the story much better than before. There’s also close to 10,000 words of additional story content in there. It’s free, so check it out! Q: Who would you compare Adrian Hell to? A: He’s definitely inspired by many different people, but I don’t want to compare him to anyone. He’s not the next anybody, he’s the first Adrian Hell, and I hope people find both the character, and his stories, original and refreshing. Q: So, what’s next for you? A: 2015 is going to be focused on building the brand and my audience. I expect at least two new releases this year as well. You can visit my website, www.jamespsumner.com for all latest information on Adrian Hell, and sign up for the mailing list to receive updates on future novels in the series. The Complete Adrian Hell Action Thriller SeriesTrue Conviction Hunter’s Games One Last Bullet Views: 27
A rarity — romantic erotica focused on male couples in committed relationships — Take This Man comes from one of the top-flight gay fiction writers, Neil Plakcy. Many erotic stories focus on the thrill of first contact, but Take This Man is thrillingly different, taking a close look at how much sexier an encounter can be when the two men involved have been together for long enough to make a commitment to each other. Formalized or not, the fact remains that knowing what turns your partner on — and vice versa — makes encounters even hotter, especially when the erotic encounter is an expression of an emotional bond. Views: 27
Some secrets are worth dying for…
Military historian Trina Sorensen has a nearly
impossible task before her: get recalcitrant but tempting former Navy SEAL
Keith Hatcher to reveal what happened during a top secret Somalia op five
years ago. Recent history isn’t usually her forte, but the navy wants an
historian’s perspective and has given her the high security clearance to
get the job done.
Keith isn't just refusing to tell
Trina about the op, he's protecting a national secret that could destroy the
lives of those he cares about the most. But not wanting to talk about a
covert mission doesn’t mean he isn’t interested in spending time with the sexy
historian, and the first time they kiss it’s explosive.
When the past comes pounding on Keith’s
door, he’ll do anything to keep Trina safe… Anything, that is, except tell her the
secret that could get them both killed.
The third book in Grant’s Evidence series, Withholding Evidence is a short novel – approximately
50,000 words/150 pages.
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Injured and lost, Mary Margaret "Maggie" Dennehy stumbles into a seedy New York City neighborhood. When the New York heiress awakes in her fashionable 5th Avenue residence, she remembers nothing of her experience, save a haunting dream that fills her with longing.Colorado Rancher Connor Holiday can't forget the passion filled night spent in the fancy New York bordello, or the exquisite lover who so willingly played the innocent. But when that lover turns out to be the bastard daughter of one of the city's richest men, he is forced to choose between what he wants and what he needs.To save his ranch...to save her dreams...Connor and Maggie strike a bargain where the success of their marriage hinges on breaking their vows.REVIEWS:"Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance." —Fresh FictionTHE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order:Only My LoveMy Heart's DesireForever in My HeartAlways in My DreamsOnly in My ArmsTHE MARSHALL... Views: 27
Marrying a kinky billionaire wasn’t exactly in my ten-year plan.Benjamin Chase is not my type. He’s abrasive. He’s arrogant. He doesn’t take anything seriously. I’d die before I dated him, but he has something different in mind. He has to get married in the next nine months, or he loses his company to his ex-wife. And apparently, I’m the most eligible bachelorette in town. If I accept, I’ll have a fortune, and the opportunity to prove my acting skills with the role of a lifetime. But I also have to accept Ben’s quirks - including the fact that he prefers his women bowing and scraping in a ridiculous parody of gender roles I thought we left behind, oh, several decades ago. I have absolutely no intention of submitting in private, but I’ll have to be by his side at all the right clubs and parties. Pretending to be his property. He says it’s all a game, but my head says to run away. My heart, on the other hand…not to mention certain other parts of me…secretly craves his discipline. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s not really on offer. This is all just an act… Isn’t it? Views: 27
