"Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads. Sometimes Ian Furchess hated being the duke of Wolffhampton. Like when he had no idea how to pay for his ancestral castle, which costs more to run than some small countries. Or when his grandmother pressured him to marry—preferably someone rich and titled. Ian hadn't even wanted to be a duke. So when a beautiful American tourist landed on his doorstep, Ian was caught between his duty and his desire. He knew Daisy Wexler had her own agenda, one that could be the ruin of a duke. And yet, Ian had had his fill of duty. It was time to indulge his desires.... " Views: 9
In the third and final volume of High Hallack, tales of high fantasy, science fiction, and coming of age reach back as far as 1943, yet are still as fresh and relevant today as when they were written. High Hallack was a place in Andre Norton’s fiction and was also the name of the genre writer’s library she opened in Tennessee. It is a wondrous keep that she called home, and now High Hallack opens its gates and allows these amazing stories to unfold. Views: 9
Logan "Unbreakable" Kellar finally has everything he's always wanted in life. When a career opportunity, that could jeopardize everything, comes along, he's put back in the position where he's spent most of his life. Torn. Now, Logan has a hard hitting choice to make. Tell the only girl he's ever loved exactly what he's feeling or fall back on old habits and keep his feelings on the Hush. Views: 9
ONE WOLF... Dax Ferro: high profile lawyer, partner at Ferro, Wells and Robertson, alpha Silver Wolf. ONE WITCH... Melynda Morgan: conscientious secretary, final year student at Spell School, witch from the Morgan coven of Elemental witches TOO MANY SECRETS... Their past will destroy their future. As the secrets they hide from each other threaten to destroy them and those they cherish, will Dax and Melynda finally learn to trust and love? Or will they lose everything, including each other? MATE series- Alpha Mate- Bear Mate- Vampire Mate- Wolf Mate Views: 9
In Lynn Steward’s debut novel, Set in 1970s New York City, a well-heeled junior executive at B. Altman, a high end department store, is about to learn how the art of seduction will affect both her marriage and career.Although Lynn Steward’s debut novel, A Very Good Life, takes place in 1970s New York City, the emotional story transcends any period. Dana McGarry is an "it" girl, living a privileged lifestyle of a well-heeled junior executive at B. Altman, a high end department store. With a storybook husband and a fairytale life, change comes swiftly and unexpectedly. Cracks begin to appear in the perfect facade. Challenged at work by unethical demands, and the growing awareness that her relationship with her distant husband is strained, Dana must deal with the unwanted changes in her life. Can she find her place in the new world where women can have a voice, or will she allow herself to be manipulated into doing things that go against her growing self-confidence? A Very Good Life chronicles the perils and rewards of Dana’s journey, alongside some of the most legendary women of the twentieth century. From parties at Café des Artistes to the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, from meetings with business icons like Estée Lauder to cocktail receptions with celebrity guests like legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. Steward’s intimate knowledge of the period creates the perfect backdrop for this relatable story about a woman’s quest for self-identity.Review"This is a good one to pack along to read on a flight or while hanging out at the beach this summer" -Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife "This earnest tribute to the '70s offers optimistic commentary on personal empowerment and larger-than-life characters." - Foreword Reviews "The story is well told by an author very familiar with the makings of the legal and fashion industries in New York. The places, settings, and intrigues make the novel interesting.... I found myself caught up in the story and wondering what will happen to Dana next. Will her Very Good Life continue? We've now learned about the first eight years. I look forward to reading about the next eight." - Book Loons "Lynn Steward highlights nuances of 70s life in New York City that are rarely featured in books or in films set in that period...But there is nothing old fashioned about this novel. Dana McGarry, the main character, navigates marriage, career, and New York's stratified social scene in a way that resonates across the decades....It's a New York story told in New York style." - Ask a New Yorker About the AuthorLynn Steward is a successful business woman who spent many years in New York City’s fashion industry in marketing and merchandising, including the development of the first women’s department at a famous men’s clothing store. Through extensive research, and an intimate knowledge of the period, Steward created the characters and stories for a series of five authentic and heartwarming novels about New York in the seventies. A Very Good Life is the first in the series featuring Dana McGarry. Views: 9
Published in the year of the 700th anniversary of a pivotal event in Scottish history - the Battle of Bannockburn - comes the conclusion of Robyn Young's epic trilogy about Robert the Bruce, one of history's greatest rebels. An epic story comes to a thrilling climax as Robert the Bruce nears the fulfilment of his destiny. Robert has achieved his great ambition to be crowned King of Scotland, but in so doing has provoked the wrath of Edward of England. Raising the feared dragon banner, the English king marches north, determined to recapture the kingdom. But the English are not Robert's only enemies. By murdering his great rival, John Comyn, he has split the kingdom apart and with his forces depleted and many of his own countrymen turned against him, Robert is forced to flee into the wilderness. He has a crown, but no country, the will to lead, but no real authority. The road before him is all but impossible, with treachery and heartbreak at every turn, but Robert must try slowly, surely, to regain the military advantage and the respect of a nation. Fighting from hidden strongholds and the Western Isles, with the support of a few brave men and the alluring noblewoman, Christiana, Robert drives towards the place where he will meet Edward II and decide the future of Scotland, in an epic confrontation near the village of Bannockburn. Views: 9
After being chased by a mugger through Central Park, Lise stumbles through an odd patch of mist and into a whole other, more magical dimension. With only an elf, a fellow human, and the blessings of a goddess to help her, Lise must find a way to create her own place in this new world. Views: 9
The stories of Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, and Jules Verne paved the way for the fantastic science fiction literature that we all enjoy today. However, full appreciation of these contemporary works is impossible without an understanding of their literary roots. Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories is a wonderful collection, comprising excerpts and short stories from some of the most beloved writers of all time. While many readers have only a cursory knowledge of these works, having either heard about them or skimmed through them, they will now be able to have this entire collection in the palm of their hands.Included in this comprehensive collection are famous writers spanning multiple centuries, including:• Edgar Allan Poe• H. G. Wells• Mark Twain• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle• Jules Verne• Jack London• Mary Shelley• And many moreClassic Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories... Views: 9
A heartwarming Christmas mystery and friendship story!Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square—the Angel Tree. Some people tie wishes to the tree, while others make those wishes come true. Nobody's ever known where the tree comes from, but the mystery has always been part of the tradition's charm.This year, however, four kids who have been helped—Lucy, Joe, Max, and Cami—are determined to solve the mystery and find out the true identity of the town's guardian angel, so that Pine River can finally thank the person who brought the Angel Tree to their town.This is a heartwarming Christmas mystery, full of friendship, discovery, and loads of holiday cheer! Views: 9
