*Newly Revised copy edit as of 5/20/15For two years, Ria has longed to touch the fire in Drake Hawthorne's eyes, but she doesn't dare. The hotel where she works has a strict hands-off-patrons policy and if it's found out she's even lingered too long in his room, she'll lose the job she's worked so hard for. Maybe if she were more reckless and willing to step out on a ledge she would, but she isn't and she can't. Because it isn't just Ria's welfare at stake, but her little brother's, and she's not able to put his happiness on the line for her own. So, she'll keep hiding behind the meaningless wedding ring and fake husband that she knows is the only thing that has kept Drake from pushing her for more. She's seen enough rich and powerful men like Drake Hawthorne to know they didn't care about the havoc they left behind only for the moment where they got what they wanted. Ria needs more than a moment, she wants and needs forever.When Drake finds out there isn't a... Views: 372
After three blissful years of living in Pipers Cove, Adam and Charli head back to the bright lights of New York.
Taking on a position at a Manhattan gallery turns out to be Charli’s dream job, but just a few weeks after starting at his father’s firm, Adam realises that practising law is his worst nightmare.
Biding his time is the plan. Charli has wanderlust in her soul and he’s hopeful that sooner or later, she’ll want to go home.
Riding it out isn’t hard. They’re as close as they’ve ever been and every spare minute is spent hanging out with their precious little girl.
Life is good – until it’s not.
When fate throws them one nasty curveball after another, Charli’s confidence is shattered and her heart is broken. After weeks of trying to make sense of the grief she’s feeling, both realise she’s out of her depth.
Getting out of Dodge is Charli’s preferred MO and she doesn’t disappoint, finally deciding that it’s time to leave New York.
Returning to Pipers Cove is not the quick fix they were hoping for.
Some things just can’t be mended, and the way she deals with that is going to change everything. Views: 372
“Self-respect: The secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious.”—page 70 Why is it that when reading Mencken one feels that they’d be more comfortable if they were wearing a flak jacket? Once again, in his ‘A Book of Burlesques,’ Mencken, the master of irreverence, gives forth a collection of philosophical sayings running the gamut from downright boring to uproariously hilarious. Now I’m looking forward to reading his ‘In Defense of Women.’ I’m sure that women-hood will never be in more need of defending than after reading what H. L. has to say in their defense. Recommendation: ‘A Book of Burlesques’ offers a glimpse into the warped mind of Mencken. That may not be everyone’s cup of pomegranate wine. Read at your own risk. “Man weeps to think that he will die so soon. Woman, that she was born so long ago.”—page 72 Excerpt from "A Book of Burlesque By William Davenport Adams": Shall I to Honor or to Love give way? Go on, cries Honor; tender Love says, Nay; Honor aloud commands, Pluck both boots on; But softer Love does whisper, Put on none. In the end, he "goes out hopping, with one boot on, and t\'other off." Again, there was a passage in the drama called "The Villain," in which the host supplied his guests with a collation out of his clothes--a capon from his helmet, cream out of his scabbard, and so on. In like manner, Pallas, in Mr. Bayes\'s tragedy, furnishes forth the two usurping kings:-- Lo, from this conquering lance Does flow the purest wine of France: And to appease your hunger, I Have in my helmet brought a pie; Lastly, to bear a part with these, Behold a buckler made of cheese. Of the direct parody in the burlesque a few instances will suffice. Views: 372
Snub Nubbins live way across the Cosmos on a planet like earth. Larco was born of beautiful flower on a tree. He was descendent of the nut tree family, and was little eccentric as you would expect of a nut. The grand council of Snubs made him a scientist, and gave him a name, the only one on the planet Snub, they thought he was nuts. But Larco just had a thirst for knowledge, for his huge brain.The Snub Nubbins are a bit different, we can expect that, after all they do come from a planet so far away, an area in space called the Cosmos. Just like humans they have a planet to live on that is no different to our own earth.They found something called Quog, it was magical stuff, they didn't know what it was, but used it for many things. Quog could keep them warm, keep them cool, make things go along and even make Bok Bok's disappear but they didn't know where too. Quog could make Snub Nubbins very sick, if one was not very careful with it.Snub Nubbins knew a lot about their Universe because they had a special hole, they could look into the bright coloured lights, sparkling and popping inside the hole, and if they closed their eyes and concentrated with their head in the hole, they could see the universe and far beyond.Larco the scientist had studied the hole for Palliums, bit like earth years. One Peck, like an earth day, he saw a planet just like his own, he called it Plop Plop. It was blue, and had lots of water, it was round, and looked exciting, just like home. There were living things on the planet, similar to Snub Nubbins, but they were very ugly. Larco could understand their language, and listened to them with great interest. He wrote a report to the Grand Snub Nubbin and was invited to talk to the Grand council of Snubs. There was great concern, and great anticipation, and the race was on to find out more about the planet Plop Plop. Views: 372
A zombie apocalypse has nearly wiped out Mankind. One of the last intact Marine platoons protects a self-described wizard as he summons an ally that can destroy all zombies for good. But is the enemy of our enemy really our friend? This is a short story, with a Preface and Sample Excerpts.The Zombie Apocalypse has been going on for a year. Though hard numbers are difficult to come by, it is estimated that 90% of the Human Race has been wiped out, with the first three-quarters killed in the first month alone. Most governments have collapsed, and America is the only remaining superpower. The survivors are desperate for hope, but none seems forthcoming; though not indestructible, the Zombies are unstoppable. How can you kill what's already dead?Lt. Richard West leads one of the last few intact Marine platoons, augmented by civilians, women as well as men, who went through rapid induction and training. A combat veteran before the dead rose, with a willingness to adapt to the ever-changing environment of war, he has managed to keep his unit intact and most of his people alive through the worst, but even he realizes that it is only a matter of time before Mankind's defeat is total and irrevocable. As such, when he and his soldiers are assigned to protect and support a self-described wizard who offered to call up an ally that could totally eliminate the Zombies, he allows himself a small hope that the old man is neither a faker nor insane. Besides, he's a soldier, and he follows orders.But, is the enemy of their enemy really their friend? Views: 372
The inevitable is coming: technology must evolve alongside magic.
The earth wills it. After the Third Holocaust nearly extinguished life on her surface, the earth yearns for renewal and she hungers to guide mankind to its destiny … but they may not be ready.
Trained from boyhood to be protectorate of the only known community of survivors, Blaze's world turns upside down when he fails to protect the Order from an unexpected and devastating attack. Then, as he discovers his mentor has turned executioner, finds himself accused of treason while traveling to Moon 514, and falls victim to Toka's secret gene splicing experiments, Blaze’s troubles seem boundless as space itself.
His life is further thrown into confusion when he learns that his legendary skills in weaponry are useless against the psionic powers of a small alien whose name no one can pronounce – at least, not without two separately functioning vocal chords. And while Evelia, his unquenchable crush, becomes the alien’s unexpected apprentice, Blaze hearkens to the earth’s call to lead mankind’s last few survivors to the destiny she envisions for them: a technologically advanced civilization governed by magic. Views: 372
Lojen, meets Shienna, the girl he seems to come across frequently. He has never been able to greet her but when he does, everything begins to change. He is falling for her in an attempt to close a gap in his life deficient of affection. But what if a moment reveals a secret? Will the love stay unbroken?Rana's world has been turned upside down by the death of one princess and the illness of another, but there's more to that illness than anyone seems willing to explain. Though she's only a servant in the palace, Rana finds herself the focus of too much attention. Her mind is clouded, filled with fragments of thought and half-memories that she's can't put in order, and time is running out for Princess Denya. If Rana can't push through the fractured state of her mind, the princess may never wake again. Views: 371
Sarah Amalfi and her best friend Samantha are headed to Tijuana looking for some summer fun after their high school graduation, but there’s something far more sinister looming over this road trip than an innocent shopping trip at Tijuana’s famous market place... The truth comes hard and fast in this riveting prequel to the romantic supernatural awakening of Gathering Storm!Sarah Amalfi and her best friend Samantha are headed to Tijuana looking for some summer fun after their high school graduation... but there’s something far more sinister looming over this road trip than an innocent shopping trip at Tijuana’s famous market place… Warnings from strangers, a vicious attack by a shadowy assailant, a charismatic stranger named Will…What do they want with Sarah?Sarah is forced to consider that there was nothing chance about her meeting with Will, but how can she accept the fantastic possibilities that Will presents to her? A hidden realm within our own, governed by cryptic magic, ancient alliances, demons… and passion beyond her understandingThe truth comes hard and fast in this riveting prequel to the romantic supernatural awakening of Gathering Storm! Views: 371
Busy building a new career with his catamaran company, former SEAL Jack Girard had all but forgotten about his grandfather’s quest to find the golden Mayan goddess statues until his brother’s beautiful widow, Jillian, and adorable daughter, Addison, arrive in Cancun with the research materials. His need to complete the family quest is almost as strong as his desire for Jillian.Between raising her daughter alone and finishing her doctorate in Mayan anthropology, Jillian doesn’t have time for a man in her life. Although, after mourning her husband’s murder for two years, she’s ready for a man her bed.An underwater Virgin Mary statue and centuries-old manuscripts lead the two of them through the Mayan Riviera and directly into danger.During steamy Caribbean nights together, will they develop the ability to move on and discover the real treasure isn't gold? Views: 371
It is for Humanity sake. to raise the awareness.It is for me and youfor every one you knowSo may you tell a friendwhether they weremale or femaleWe shall we are all parts of this universe!For the sake of you of me of every one you know!never hesitate to tellit is for the sake of you You every one on this universei could use my poetic language to expressto raise the awareness to tell you my brothersplease wake upit is the time to clean the sleeping dustthat has been on your shoulders for ages.Here our start dear brothersHere will be the end of fight Should not we avoid ifwe could by a smile we You all offerA good word is the curefor what might cause warTo heal the woundedand to recover the sick to kick the diseaseso Smile if you pleasehave a deep look on my bookJudge it never by the coverbut by the thoughts i you offerMay God Bless this universe!Remember it is a call to wake upto put the swords downTo let the words be onLove is neededit does completesfills the heart draw smilebeautify the lifeit is peacewhere no victims shall beit is peace where no strongno rich shall we haveequals to ourselvesthe hearts are scalesIn Such word a Smile overweight your side! Views: 371
There's a lot of good to be said about publishing, mainly about the food. The books, though - Robert Dubois feels as if he's read the books, but still they keep coming back to him, the same old books just by new authors. Maybe he's ready to settle into the end of his career, like it's a tipsy afternoon after a working lunch. But then he is confronted with a gift: a piece of technology, a gizmo, a reader... Dear Reader takes a wry, affectionate look at the world of publishing, books and authors, and is a very funny, moving story about the passing of the old and the excitement of the new. Paul Fournel was born in 1947. He worked as a publisher with Ramsay & Seghers, and chaired the Société des gens de lettres. He was head of the Alliance Française in San Francisco, and a cultural attaché in Cairo and London. He now writes full time and cycles during the rest of the day. As a third full-time job, he is the Provisionally Definitive Secretary and President of the literary... Views: 371
A novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather\'s care, in the Swiss Alps. Views: 371
