From the moment Peyton Emerson discovered she was pregnant at 18, although scared, she couldn't wait to share the exciting news with the baby's father and her childhood sweetheart, Keller James-who was serving at war in Afghanistan. Then a letter came from Keller shattering Peyton's world, saying he wanted nothing more to do with her or her unborn child. Or so she thought.... Fast forward five years, and Peyton, now 23, is living in New York City with her daughter Ivy, and her crazy British best friend Lottie Carter, working part time as a stripper to provide for them. As Peyton and Keller are reunited, they discover the truths and the lies that left them both heartbroken. But... Will she take him back? Can she forgive him for everything? Will a chance meeting with the man that left her heartbroken and pregnant, take her back to the dark place he left her in? Or will they find their love again? Views: 12
Travelling cook Jenny Starling lands a summer job catering for the conference trade at a prestigious Oxford College, but she doesn't expect murder to be either on the menu or on the syllabus. An unpopular member of a taxidermy society is found dead in Hall, and Jenny is reluctantly persuaded by the college bursar to help the suspicious police solve the case. That's easier said than done when nobody has a particularly strong motive, and absolutely everybody seems to have an iron-clad alibi. Views: 12
NOTE: This book is a prequel. Reading the first five books of the series
will greatly enhance your reading experience of this book.Micah
Black is a vampire in trouble. He already lost one mate in the Middle
Ages and barely survived her passing. Now, he's about to lose another,
and this time it could kill him. Except he's not entirely convinced he
has actually mated Jackson. Too many questions surround their
relationship, because Jackson never returned the mating bond, which
makes their pairing an anomaly. Then there's Scarlet, the mysterious and
sexy exotic dancer Micah can't forget, who he saw perform for the first
time the night he and Jackson met. Micah wishes for one night with
Scarlet, which is not the way a mated male is supposed to behave. But
for months, as Jackson has slipped further away, Micah hasn't been able
to stop thinking about her. If only he had more time, he could explore
how he feels for Scarlet, but with Jackson halfway out the door, Micah
knows time is one luxury he doesn't have. When Jackson leaves for good
and re-opens the emotional chasm Micah fell into after his first mate's
death, suffering will claim him, and this time he won't survive.In
this prequel to the award-winning All the King's Men Series, readers
see what occurred in the weeks leading up to the novel, Rise of the
Fallen, which was the first in this exciting paranormal series that
introduced readers to a new world of vampires and shifters. In Rise of
the Fallen, you met Micah and the rest of the alpha males of AKM. Now,
see how the pieces aligned to set Micah on his path to self-destruction
and eventual resurrection in the story that readers fell in love with.All
your favorite characters and villains of the first five books are back,
and you'll get a glimpse into how the war between the vampires and
drecks began, as well as a peek at how the drecks plan to use cobalt to
weaken the vampire race. You will also get an intimate glimpse of
Tristan's and Josie's love for one another, as well as witness King Bain
in his complex roles as leader, father, and mate. Every AKM fan will
find something to love in this prequel, which provides vital information
to set up the remainder of the series as it winds its way toward the
two upcoming sister series, as well as the next generation.WARNING: This book contains strong adult content, references to bisexuality, and explicit sexual material. Views: 12
As Pope Francis continues to make his mark on the church, there is increased interest in his Jesuit background—what is the Society of Jesus, how is it different from other religious orders, and how has it shaped the world? In The Jesuits, acclaimed historian John W. O'Malley, SJ, provides essential historical background from the founder Ignatius of Loyola through the present. The book tells the story of the Jesuits' great successes as missionaries, educators, scientists, cartographers, polemicists, theologians, poets, patrons of the arts, and confessors to kings. It tells the story of their failures and of the calamity that struck them in 1773 when Pope Clement XIV suppressed them worldwide. It tells how a subsequent pope restored them to life and how they have fared to this day in virtually every country in the world. Along the way it introduces readers to key figures in Jesuit history, such as Matteo Ricci and Pedro Arrupe, and important Jesuit writings, such as the... Views: 12
It's her best friend's wedding, and Autumn Lane is trussed up in a pink bridesmaid dress with a big “everything is great” smile plastered across her face. She's not going think about her life imploding, or spending the next two weeks housesitting in the ridiculously small town of Diamond. No, she'd rather think about the tattooed hottie in the wedding party...and how to turn the wicked way he’s looking at her into a night of intense pleasure.Huck Galvin is fiercely attracted to his mystery woman's no-BS attitude, but their one-night-no-strings plan backfires when Huck discovers that Autumn is the out-of-towner he's “chaperoning” for the next two weeks. Outside the bedroom, the two can’t stand each other, yet Huck can’t deny how much he wants one more night with her. But Autumn isn't going to make it easy for Huck. Not by a long shot... Views: 12
Wild at Heart After Annie Harper's world shattered four years ago, taming horses became her salvation. But when Brett Corrigan hires her to capture the wild mustang that's stealing his mares, Annie's passion is ignited by the masterful rancher, sweeping through her like wildfire. Brett never expected the legendary Annie to be a beautiful woman with a boldness that arouses his desire as much as it does his temper — or a hidden vulnerability he's helpless to resist. But he's wagered his lifetime dreams on the ranch he won with a turn of the card, and he's not about to let this troublesome craving get in his way. As they track the rogue stallion across the Texas badlands, battling the forces of man, nature, and their own stubbornness, will Annie trust Brett with her heart — and will Brett decide that Mustang Annie is worth the greatest gamble of all? Views: 12
Riley Reid is a private investigator in small town Virginia. A product of parental abandonment and far too much time spent at the police station, Riley's personality gives a unique perspective to every case.Riley is hired by grieving parents to investigate the death of a young man in his prime. He even had a baby on the way. Police rule it an accidental overdose, but neither Riley or her new clients believe it.Through her investigation, Riley is thrown into a drug conspiracy far larger than she ever expected. Suddenly, she's breaking into rehab centers, trailing suspects and fighting off gun-wielding invaders. Views: 12
Attacked by an assassin, and positive that the next attempt will be fatal, 14-year-old Alex Weston seizes the slim chance of survival, choosing to abandon ship in a tropical typhoon. Subsequently shipwrecked onto the island of Eridor with his hamster Skoodle, Alex unwittingly crosses the barrier into a world of enchantment. He soon discovers that his beloved pet is not just a hamster, but rather a funny, opinionated, reluctant hero who regularly takes advice from his dead uncle. While on the island, they befriend a brilliant, ebullient monkey, a warrior bear and a sarcastic snake. Possessing no magic abilities himself, Alex is armed only with bravery, loyalty, sheer cussedness and wit as he fights to save his life and his friends. He must also wrestle with the suspicion that a few ounces of added rodent doesn't make him the strongest fighting unit on the island. On his journey, Alex is pursued by murderous crocodiles, engulfed by a man-eating mud swamp and attacked by vengeful... Views: 12
It’s the year 2185, and in two weeks, Aloy will turn eighteen and take her father’s place as president of the country. But to do so, she must masquerade as a boy to avoid violating the Eco-Accords, four treaties designed to bring the world back from the brink of environmental extinction. Aloy hopes to govern like her father, but she is inheriting a different country. The long concealed Technology Faction is stepping out of the shadows, and as turmoil grows within her country, cryptic threats also arrive from beyond their borders. As she struggles to lead, Aloy maintains her cover by marrying a woman, meanwhile battling feelings for the boy who knows her secret—the boy who is somehow connected to her country’s recent upheaval. When assassination attempts add to the turmoil, Aloy doesn’t know whom to trust. She understood leadership required sacrifice. She just didn’t realize the sacrifice might be her life. Views: 12
