First published fifty years ago in 1964 to great acclaim, The Land Breakers is John Ehle's best-known work of historical fiction, chronicling the hard-won settlement of southern Appalachia. A cinematic saga spanning the Revolutionary War years of 1779 to 1784, The Land Breakers recounts in spare, unflinching prose the challenges, setbacks, and small triumphs of the defiant men and women who were drawn to the wilderness of provincial North Carolina.Eager for opportunity in a land where the easy country had been claimed, Ehle's unforgettable characters stake their lives on the settlement of the unnamed high mountain territory. Strong and silent Mooney Wright is the first to make his way into the forbidding mountains. Others steadily follow: the cruel patriarch Tinkler Harrison, his daughter Lorry, the free-spirited Mina Plover. The Land Breakers is a paean to man's capacity for work, and Ehle imbues the hardworking men and women of his... Views: 7
Framed for a stranger's near-fatal overdose at a party, blackmailed into finding a mysterious flash drive everyone in school seems anxious to suppress, and pressured by his shady best friend to throw an upcoming match, high school soccer player Charlie Dixon is juggling more than his share of drama. Add in a broken heart and the drinking he's been doing to soothe it, and he's near the breaking point. In this fast-paced, layered mystery, Charlie spends a frantic week trying to clear his name, win back the girl of his dreams, and escape a past friendship that may be responsible for all his current problems. This book captures the tone and style of the best crime fiction while also telling a high-stakes story of peer pressure gone tragically awry. Views: 7
A gorgeous story about family from bestselling author Holly Webb. Amy and Laura aren't looking forward to the arrival of their new brother or sister. There doesn't seem to be any room for them any more. But at least they still have their gorgeous dog Choc—he always knows how to make them feel better. Views: 7
A warm and inspiring book for anyone who has ever dreamed of changing tracks: the story of a young woman who quit her desk job to become a carpenter.Nina MacLaughlin spent her twenties working at a Boston newspaper, sitting behind a desk and staring at a screen. Yearning for more tangible work, she applied for a job she saw on Craigslist—Carpenter's Assistant: Women strongly encouraged to apply—despite being a Classics major who couldn't tell a Phillips from a flathead screwdriver. She got the job, and in Hammer Head she tells the rich and entertaining story of becoming a carpenter.Writing with infectious curiosity, MacLaughlin describes the joys and frustrations of making things by hand, reveals the challenges of working as a woman in an occupation that is 99 percent male, and explains how manual labor changed the way she sees the world. We meet her unflappable mentor, Mary, a petite but tough carpenter-sage ("Be smarter than the... Views: 7
Twenty years ago, little Brian Arlington was kidnapped from his family’s
Long Island estate and was never seen again. The trail went cold, but investigative
journalist Griff Hadley has always thought there was more to the story—much more. When
the Arlingtons’ patriarch invites him to stay at their estate to research his true crime
book, Griff can’t say no. It’s the story of a lifetime. But not everyone is happy about
Griff’s presence. Relatives and staff alike regard him coldly, including Pierce Mather,
the Arlingtons’ attractive lawyer, who is more than a little wary of Griff’s motives.
When a stranger shows up claiming to be the long-lost Brian, Griff and Pierce are united
in their suspicions. Startled to have found an ally in the buttoned-up lawyer, Griff
soon realizes it’s hard to keep a professional distance. Even in the midst of a
groundbreaking investigation, even in the face of a shocking family
secret... Views: 7
Leo Tucker is tall, dark and dangerous all the things Avery Delany doesn't need in her simple life. When he pushes his way in and turns her world upside down, she has no choice but to go with him on a wild ride. He pulls her out of her comfort zone testing her ability to be patient. The more time she spends with him, the more she sees that under the bad ass biker facade is a kind and caring person, she could fall in love with. It all depends on his ability to keep her safe from the skeletons, resurfacing from his past, hell bent on using her to get to him. Views: 7
-- Belladonna Agency Book 2 -- Ex-soldier Barrett Miles had no idea that vampires were real—until Belladonna recruits her to serve as a covert agent and infiltrate a murderous sex ring run by the most depraved of immortals, those who feed on the purity and blood of innocents. Their latest victim: a young girl whom Barrett promised to protect. She will be sold—unless Barrett can find her first. Forced to team up with her former lover, Nick Maltese, an undercover sniper, Barrett is caught between fulfilling her personal mission and shielding her heart from the man who betrayed her.Nick’s hunting a new breed of vampires and harboring a terrible secret when Barrett finds him. Soon a seething underworld of strange desires threatens to engulf them all. Can he save the girl and reclaim Barrett’s heart? Nick knows he has only one chance to prove himself to her as the hunt begins—and their love forces them to embrace the darkest places in their souls. Praise for *Awakened “A nifty romantic suspense to sink your teeth into.”*—Fresh FictionPraise for Virnia DePaul’s Turned *“A captivating start to a fascinating new series with a hero that’s to die for.”—Bestselling author Rhyannon Byrd“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”—New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner* “Virna DePaul creates yummy alpha heroes.”—New York Times bestselling author Tina Folsom“With Turned, Virna DePaul delivers a sexy and exciting new take on the vampire novel, one that comes complete with a kick-ass heroine and a to-die-for hero. I can’t wait for the sequel!”—Tracy Wolff, bestselling author of *Ruined* “Turned is intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing (plan to stay up way too late!). Virna DePaul puts the awesome in the awesomesauce of paranormal romance.”—Joyce Lamb, curator, USA Today’s *Happy Ever After* “The chemistry between the two was great and made for some very sexy scenes.”—*Fresh Fiction“This book has everything you could want and so, so much more!”—Guilty Pleasures Book Review “Turned is an intriguing story with flawed characters who I connected with immediately. Fans of paranormal romance rejoice, here’s a compelling new series to sink your teeth into.”—*Harlequin Junkie* From the Paperback edition.Review*Praise for Awakened “A nifty romantic suspense to sink your teeth into.”*—Fresh Fiction Advance praise for Virnia DePaul’s Turned* *“A captivating start to a fascinating new series with a hero that’s to die for.”—Bestselling author Rhyannon Byrd“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”—New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner “With Turned, Virna DePaul delivers a sexy and exciting new take on the vampire novel, one that comes complete with a kick-ass heroine and a to-die-for hero. I can’t wait for the sequel!”—Tracy Wolff, bestselling author of *Ruined* “Turned is intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing (plan to stay up way too late!). Virna DePaul puts the awesome in the awesomesauce of paranormal romance.”—Joyce Lamb, curator, USA Today’s *Happy Ever After* “Virna DePaul creates yummy alpha heroes.”—New York Times bestselling author Tina Folsom“The chemistry between the two was great and made for some very sexy scenes.”—*Fresh Fiction“This book has everything you could want and so, so much more!”—Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews “Turned is an intriguing story with flawed characters who I connected with immediately. Fans of paranormal romance rejoice, here’s a compelling new series to sink your teeth into.”—*Harlequin Junkie* About the AuthorVirna DePaul is a former criminal prosecutor and the nationally bestselling author of paranormal romance, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense. Her many books include the Para-Ops series, the Special Investigations Group series, and the Dalton Brothers novels. Visit her at virnadepaul.com. Sean Crisden is a multitalented actor and an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has recorded audiobooks in almost every genre, from science fiction to romance. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games and appeared in many commercials and films, including The Last Airbender. Views: 7
