"Intense romantic suspense with a sexy edge." —Tanya Anne CrosbyOne Riot, One Ranger...That's the Texas Ranger motto, but when Chad Foster's rebellious brother goes missing, it's time to put his elite training to use investigating a crime that strikes much closer to home. Turning Los Angeles inside out to retrieve Trey and save their ranch from a ruthless land grab is a no brainer, even if it puts his badge at risk. His only lead is a heart-stoppingly sensuous exotic dancer with a very tempting butterfly tattoo, the woman who helped scam his brother out of their ranch. But staying on top of this redhead's every suggestive word and sensual move means putting his case—and his heart—right in the line of fire . . .A Texas Ranger, complete with quarter horse, is as out of place in downtown L.A. as a lawman is in the bed of a suspect, but with both their lives at risk, Chad has to put his trust in the one woman who could bring him down for good, and... Views: 23
"Book of O'Kells: Mother Nature" is the story of the transformation of Eleanor O'Kell, the billionaire heiress who turns her back on unfathomable wealth as a teenager for the love of God the Father. She rises to the top of the Catholic Sisters of Mercy—the Sisters of Currency as they're known on Wall Street—but her thirst for sex becomes all but unslakable when she falls in love with the woman known only as Sister X. When the Order throws her out for betraying her religion by engaging in forbidden love, she writes them a big check and turns her attention to radical eugenics in the last town along the canal, from whence the O'Kells once came. Her quest to play God breaks all the laws of God and man and Mammon, as Eleanor O'Kell tries to create a town without men, with only "Tomgirls"—with unspeakable results. This is the first of the novels and stories from the "Book of O'Kells" by Michael Conniff. Views: 23
Saving Zali is a mother's account of every parent's worst nightmare: a diagnosis of cancer with a shocking prognosis. In 2009, Lisa and Andrew Venables were told that their eighteen-month-old daughter Zali had Langerhan's cell histiocytosis, or LCH, a cancer resistant to chemotherapy and almost impossible to treat. Zali was given six weeks to live. It was the beginning of a journey of heartache and bravery as Zali battled daily for her life in Sydney's Westmead Hospital, with Lisa by her side at every step. Although Zali survived her original prognosis, her condition worsened dramatically. Her medical team ran out of options. Lisa and Andrew were told their daughter had hours to live. But then a controversial treatment was proposed, a treatment never before used for Zali's condition. What happened next was a medical miracle that proved that the extraordinary is possible. Heartfelt and beautifully told, this is the story of medical dedication, a child's tenacity and a mother's love. Views: 23
CHASING JUSTICE A daring escape by a dangerous fugitive puts US marshals Eric Hanning's and Hailey Shelder's careers and lives on the line. With the criminal vowing revenge, Eric feels duty-bound to protect his risk-taking partner. He doesn't agree with her methods, but he's drawn to the single mom who wants to prove she can make it in a demanding job. When her daughter is almost kidnapped, Eric and Hailey go from uneasy partners to a true team. But with floodwaters threatening the town and a killer on the loose, can their newfound trust survive the final showdown that awaits them? Views: 23
The sixth book in the Nathaniel Drinkwater series Another installment in Woodman's ongoing series featuring Nathaniel Drinkwater of the British Navy. Here, Drinkwater is the skipper of the British vessel Antigone, which is massing with other Royal Navy ships as part of Admiral Nelson's blockade against Napoleon's fleet in what would be the disastrous Battle of Trafalgar. Drinkwater, however, is captured by the French and soon is on the receiving end of the British bombardment. Views: 23
We live in a world on the brink of radical life extension, the blurring of distinctions between human and artificial intelligence, the seamless blending of brain and machine, and genetic engineering of not only our food sources, but of our entire environment and ourselves. How will we live in such a world and what new daunting choices will we face?
Raymond Mettler and Marcus Takana live in such a near future in which consciousness can be exchanged between bodies, immortality is within reach, and the wealthy old can pay the young to die for them. As the world struggles at the edge of an ecological disaster resulting from Ray's creation of a genetically modified turf grass gone haywire, the two men enter a secret pact that grants one immortality, the other vast wealth and knowledge in exchange for an abbreviated life, then deal with the unintended consequences of their Faustian bargain.
**Review
"Full of twists and turns and packed with action from beginning to end, the book is a fresh and innovative offering in the science fiction genre... The Methuselarity Transformation is an engaging story that is a great deal of fun to read. The writing is intelligent and creative, the story is new and different, and the characters are complex. Science fiction enthusiasts will find much to be excited about in the pages of this book." - *ForeWord Clarion Reviews *
"The Methuselarity Transformation is a riveting read and establishes Rick Moskovitz as a master of the science fiction genre. Deftly crafted characters woven into a truly imaginative and complex story, The Methuselarity Transformation is solidly entertaining and very highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library collections." - *Midwest Book Review *
"The Methuselarity Transformation feels like vintage sci-fi, tackling hard questions like social equality, economic disparity, and the consequences of genetic tinkering by crafting a human narrative around them...Moskovitz's social commentary and scientific insight add a timeless quality to the book...The Methuselarity Transformation is socially conscious sci-fi, something we could use more of these days." - *San Francisco Book Review *
"Powered by a fiercely intelligent, fluid narrative, well-developed characters and brisk pacing, Moskovitz's novel is remarkably strong..." - *Kirkus Reviews *
About the Author
Rick Moskovitz, a Harvard educated psychiatrist, who taught psychotherapy and practiced for over thirty years, is the author of Lost in the Mirror: an inside look at Borderline Personality Disorder and Carousel Music: a novel, based on the controversy of recovered memories in psychotherapy. He left practice to venture further into writing fiction that explores the psychological consequences of living in a world of expanding possibilities. Views: 23
Winter is the most daring of the seasonal Sparkle Sisters. She loves to play with her sisters, Autumn, Spring, and Summer, but her very best friend is her pet polar bear, Flurry. He's the perfect companion for sledding, ice skating, and all kinds of wild escapades. When Winter and Flurry decide to build the biggest snow fort of all time, they're surprised by a baby arctic fox. Winter loves him immediately...which makes Flurry very jealous. When Flurry's hurt feelings send him running to play with the Weeds—wild boys who bring trouble wherever they go—Winter will need the help of all of her enchanted sisters to get him back!This charming series is perfectly suited for newly independent readers who love the Rainbow Fairies and Candy Fairies series. Don't miss Spring and Summer's adventures, coming in 2015! Views: 23
A riveting and redemptive family memoir, The Four Walls of My Freedom is Donna Thomson's account of raising a son with cerebral palsy and a passionate appeal to change the way we think about "the good life."Donna Thomson's life was forever changed when her son Nicholas was born with cerebral palsy. A former actor, director, and teacher, Donna became his primary caregiver and embarked on a second career as a disability activist, author, and consultant.Thomson vividly describes her experience in treading delicately through daily care, emergencies, and medical bureaucracy as she and her family cope with her son's condition while maintaining value and dignity (for Nicholas, too). She brilliantly demonstrates the vital contribution that people with disabilities make to our society and addresses the ethics and economics of giving and receiving care.Featuring an introduction by John Ralston Saul, and two new chapters, The Four Walls of My Freedom is a... Views: 23
