The Cruise of the Breadwinner is a tale of the sea. Snowy, a young crew member on a coastal patrol boat, rescues two downed pilots, one English and one German. The dynamic between the two pilots lend universal pity and dignity, while the rotund, clumsily tender Captain gives it humour and humanity.Bates described Snowy as "starry-eyed in his notions of war's glamour and glory, [only] to find himself involved in naked and bloody battle.†? We witness the impact of war's heroics and futility on the boat and the boy during a short, violent voyage off the coast of England, making this a tale of action as well as beauty.The New York Times said that Bates "painted it all with a loose, sure brush that does not waste a stroke.†? Views: 5
A headstrong sassy mortal, Rain is a Mageia living in Tetartos, the Realm of beasts and Immortals. Her nights have been restless, filled with sensual dreams of a big blonde Guardian whose glares indicate he wants nothing to do with her. She is determined to shake off the odd feelings until she finds out her dream lover is responsible for her rescue from a demented Demi-God. In doing so, his touch ignites something rare and coveted. Something that she’s never anticipated… Something he should have told her about. Rain is set on making him explain and then feel the full force of her ire.
After a devastating betrayal resulting in the loss of a close friend a century ago, Dorian refuses to trust or engage with Immortals other than his Guardian family. His years of brutal fighting in the underground Immortal rings are over. He patrols the Realms and slakes his lust with the humans on Earth. Existing, but not living as he used to. He knows the moment he scents Rain that he has found his mate and after touching her he plans to avoid her as long as he can... Until he learns she is in danger. Raging, his beast demands that he go to her, but taking her from their enemy has repercussions he fully plans to escape at all costs.
For Dorian, finding a way out of mating Rain means he could succumb to madness and harm those that mean so much to him… but giving in to his burning urge for her means losing control in a heated mating frenzy sure to ignite them both and link them forever.
Warning: This book is intended for adult audiences; brief instances of M/F/F and M/F/M ménage; voyeurism and sexually explicit scenes. Views: 5
Upon arriving in Ilulissat, Greenland, Gannon and Wyatt prepare for the adventure of a lifetime—a dogsled expedition in the Arctic! But before the explorers even crack a whip, they receive a desperate mayday call from an Inuit family that is stranded in the far north. Suddenly, Gannon and Wyatt's expedition to study climate change and Greenlandic culture turns into something far more dangerous—a mission to save lives. As they rush north to rescue the family, led by Inuit guides, the brothers must steer clear of deadly hidden crevasses, hungry polar bears, and bitter cold as they race into an Arctic super-storm, putting even more lives in jeopardy—their own.In the tradition of the historic journals kept by explorers such as Lewis and Clark, Dr. David Livingstone, and Captain James Cook comes the adventure series Travels with Gannon and Wyatt. From Africa to the South Pacific, these twin brothers have traveled the world. You never know what they will... Views: 5
Garrett Andrews has
controlled every aspect of his life for as long as he can remember.
Whatever he wanted, he took, especially when it came to Laurel Hart. She
was the first person to make his heart skip a beat and capture his
soul, allowing part of his control to slip, which uncovered his lie and
destroyed her trust in him.Laurel now lays battered and broken
thanks to Chase Peterson, a stalker from her college days, who won’t
accept no for an answer. Garrett is determined to win her back,
obsessing over her care in an attempt to heal both her body and her
mind. He will go to any lengths to earn back her trust and teach her to
let go of the past, but can he follow his own advice and let down his
own walls?They struggle to overcome their issues and soon Chase
is after her again, fixated on staking his “claim” with a startling
revelation that links both the past and present. Can they find
happiness with each other or is their too much to overcome? Only time
will tell if they can learn to let go. Views: 5
Maisy and Max have been really close for a while now. They clicked straight away and a beautiful friendship blossomed. But is it just an innocent friendship? When Maisy’s sexy and troublesome younger sister, Lauren, comes to town, she begins to stir everything up. Max’s eyes wander and Maisy, for some reason, doesn’t like it. She tells herself that it’s because she doesn’t want her sister hurt by his playboy ways, but is that true? Join Max and Maisy on their confusing journey full of heartbreak and turmoil. Where their friendship is stretched to the limits with lust and betrayal. Amongst tragedy and danger, can your heart lead you in the right direction? Views: 5
John Rottam is on a journey back in time and place. Fleeing a private stripping engagement turned violent, he reflects on a time in his life when he was burdened with a broken heart, self-doubt and a floundering dance career. A few clumsy steps in the corps de ballet of a prestigious Canadian ballet company sends John fleeing to join a psychotic and incompetent dance troupe in Quebec City, run by the bitter Madame Talegdi, who all but destroys his dream of a legitimate career. Stifled by the walls of Old Quebec, limited French, and dwindling finances, John seeks out the feathers and sequins of the Chez Moritz nightclub, for a last shot at doing a little of what he loves, on the condition that he strips as well as dances. John's fall from grace eventually lands him in a road house freak show, where he struggles to find love and a meaningful life amidst alcohol, deception, abuse and exploitation. When the show folds, John is forced to move on, confront his uncertain future... Views: 5
Joe Fox is a floater. He's a coaster on the coffee table of life.He
rides the wave spread by the juggernaut of rock 'n' roll outfit,
Affliction, claiming what he wants and sticking to his limits. On the
outside he is the calm inside the hurricane. Underneath the surface he's
struggling against his own brewing category five.When
Affliction goes on a long awaited hiatus, he finds himself alone in more
ways than one. What's a man to do when he's got plenty to forget and
all the time in the world to do it in?Crash into someone beautiful and wild, that's what.Someone so wild that they might be able to calm the storm within and awaken something undeniable...WARNING: This book is an Erotic Romance. That means a LOT of descriptive sex and F-bombs. Views: 5
934. Cumbria is in turmoil. The English fight Vikings for political supremacy in the North, whilst the traditional Viking way of life is threatened as Christianity advances against the worship of Norse gods. Against this background, Sigrid embarks on a quest for justice and security for herself and her children. Her only option is to appeal to the King of Norway to reverse his judgement on her father and allow her to inherit the family farm, but Norway is far away and Sigrid is a daughter of an outlaw with only her wits and her sword skills to help her cause.?Recruiting a small but gallant force of allies, she sets out to regain her birth-right. During her quest, she encounters kings, warriors and villains. While her fighting skills earn her admiration and rewards, she also begins to understand about duty, honour and loyalty, changing from a headstrong teenager into a respected warrior woman. Views: 5
