"The ancient ones whisper to me, Iluak," Nana says. "They talk about you. They say a bear is waiting." In the land of snow and ice, where the midwinter sun doesn't rise and it's black all day, Iluak is afraid. But he's not afraid of the darkness. He's afraid of whiter things.Polar Boy is an absorbing historical adventure by award-winning Australian author Sandy Fussell. Set in the 13th century, this coming-of-age novel is about an Inuit boy struggling with his destiny as saviour of his tribe. It was short-listed for the 2009 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. For more exciting junior fiction reads check out Sandy's other books, Jaguar Warrior and the Samurai Kids series. Views: 24
Ling Ma. Red panda shifter. Currently unemployed... it’s complicated. 28. After Ling is dumped (under humiliating circumstances), and then unceremoniously fired, she finds her life really isn’t going in the right direction. While unsuccessfully trying to avoid her mother’s attempts to set her up on blind dates, she gives in to her best friend’s nagging, and takes a temporary job at the Blau Bail Bond Agency. Things could only get better, right? Marcus Blau. Boa constrictor shifter. Owner of Blau Bail Bond Agency. 42. After being kicked out of his Den and losing his wife, the snake spent years persuading himself that he didn’t need anyone. He was determined to stand on his own two feet and stay alone forever. But, when a certain curvy red panda shifter walks through his door, all that goes to hell. However, the course of true love never did run smoothly... While Marcus is on the trail of a particularly slippery camel shifter, Ling has to contend with her mother, who is less than thrilled at the thought of her little panda mating with a snake, not to mention the overtures from her ex-boyfriend, and the appearance of a contentious ex-husband. Not to mention the python shifter Marcus caught years ago, who has just been released from jail, and might be trying to kill anyone close to Marcus. Can the aloof snake shifter catch the camel, catch the python, keep his loved ones safe, and convince the bubbly red panda that she belongs with him, before someone else does? Please note this novella is approximately 47,000 words in length (it’s a mini novel!) But I do advise caution! It does contain swearing (there’s a lot of use of the f word!), as well as scenes of a sexual nature with m/f interaction intended for mature readers. If you are interested in receiving my newsletter to find out about new releases please do visit my website, the website includes info on all previous novellas as well as ideas in the works and some short stories: http://elizabethannprice.wix.com/eapricenovellas Views: 24
Hotheaded Tyler Brock has one huge strike against him when he arrives in Raleigh as the Rockets' star first baseman: he owes one hundred hours of community service for starting a bar fight. Lost in a new town with a new team, Tyler can't confide his greatest shame to anyone—he can't read. When he's assigned to work for Emily Holt, he's in even bigger trouble. Emily is beautiful, uptight, and ready to shed her secret, unwanted virginity. They hit it off, in more ways than one. But when illiterate Tyler shirks his book-bound community service, Emily must hold him accountable. Can this mismatched pair save each other by sharing their long-held secrets? Views: 24
While on summer vacation, little Irene Adler meets a young William Sherlock Holmes. The two share stories of pirates and have battles of wit while running wild on the sunny streets and rooftops. When Sherlock's friend, Lupin, joins in on the fun, they all become fast friends. But the good times end abruptly when a dead body floats ashore on the nearby beach. The young detective trio will have to put all three of their heads together to solve this mystery. Views: 24
I'm cursed. Yes, you read that right and this isn't some paranormal fantasy. This is my real life. Karma has lashed out on me. I'll never find my true love and I'm learning to accept that. The only problem is, he isn't. He's starting a war with karma and everyone knows karma always fights back. Views: 24
From New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart comes a captivating and heartwarming new novel in her beloved Chesapeake Diaries contemporary romance series—perfect for fans of Barbara Freethy, Robyn Carr, and Susan Mallery. Carly Summit’s name couldn’t be more fitting, since in life she always lands on top. She grew up wealthy and privileged in a tony Connecticut town, opened her own gallery in New York City, and is about to make art world history displaying previously unknown works by a prominent twentieth-century painter. No wonder she possesses a can-do attitude that can’t be soured. Ford Sinclair is another story. A military career in war-torn Africa, where he witnessed unspeakable violence and suffering, has left him haunted and deeply cynical. Now he’s looking for a way to forget and a place to belong. He hopes to find both back home in St. Dennis.When Carly is forced to move the premiere of her new exhibit from her Manhattan gallery to St. Dennis, and Ford agrees to temporarily take over the town’s paper, the two cross paths. While Ford is confounded by Carly’s unflappable good cheer, he can’t help being drawn to her. And undaunted by Ford’s restless heart, Carly sees a man worth caring for. But when a late-night phone call sends Ford back to Africa, Carly’s left to wonder if the pull of the past and its ghosts will prove stronger than the promise of their future together.Advance praise for *On Sunset Beach *“Mariah Stewart’s rich characterization, charming setting, and a romance you’ll never forget will have you packing your bags for St. Dennis.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr** Views: 24
