Alveus: Latin meaning Empty, Cavity, Hollow Deserted by everyone she loves, betrayed by her uncle, auctioned by human traffickers – Wealthy socialite Lexi Alberton is void of emotion. Her soul is numb, but her fiery spirit refuses to give up hope. Fate intervenes when the highest bidder is her childhood crush, but he has no idea who she is. Her spirit takes another beating – what kind of a man would purchase another human being? Dane Wellesley is internationally known as a tough businessman and a heartless playboy. Only one person holds a piece of his soul, his German grandmother, Oma. He will do anything for her, and that includes bringing home a fiancée. What he didn’t plan on was the way the beautiful little red-head would work her way into his core. It’s a business deal, nothing more – at least that’s what he keeps telling himself. Share in a journey of two injured hearts that will take you from the suburbs of Washington DC, to Germany, London, and the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia. A story that will reunite an elite group of childhood comrades and strengthen their bonds. For those who still believe in the power of true, soul-mate, love. ** Views: 33
Rita Jansen is living her dream as a hairstylist in Hollywood when her father calls with news that her mother has suffered a stroke. When she gets home to Chicago, Rita finds her mother is healing but facing a long recovery. Worse, without being able to run their family-owned salon, her mother could lose the business. Rita decides to help, but she only has until Valentine's Day to come up with a plan. As Rita takes her mother's place at work, the nearby skating rink she loved as a child brings back fond memories. Rita also finds herself renewing friendships with her childhood best friend, Marley, as well as her classmate Johnny. Although they now lead such seemingly different lives, Rita is surprised by how well she and Johnny connect and how far he will go to help her. Though Rita believes Johnny is only being kind, with romance kindling in the air and on the ice, their friendship may just fall into something more. Views: 33
When the Sri Lankan navy is unexpectedly attacked by a resurgent and separatist Tamil Tiger organization, the government issues a letter of marque to former U.S. Navy officer Connor Stark. The head of the private security company Highland Maritime Defense, Stark and his eclectic compatriots accept the challenge, only to soon learn that the Sea Tigers who crippled the Sri Lankan navy are no ordinary terrorists.The Sea Tigers have created a new weapon that not even the West possesses. By creating a localized electro-magnetic pulse (EMP), the group and its ruthless leader, Vanni, can effectively neutralize any ship, airplane, or missile. Fueled by a previously-undiscovered rare earth element for their weapon, they're poised to achieve what they could not after losing a thirty year civil war, a threaten stability throughout the region.Half a world away a U.S. Diplomatic Security agent is found murdered and the Iranian-born Damien Golzari investigates. Unraveling a trail... Views: 33
Vasiht'h always thought himself lucky to have befriended one of the rare and fascinating Eldritch, so when Jahir invites him home for a cousin's wedding, he's eager for the chance to find out more about these enigmatic aliens.Naturally, he gets more than he bargains for; by the end of his trip, he'll either know all Jahir's secrets...or he'll be dead...A 92-page story in the Pelted Universe. Views: 33
Mia's horror at discovering the reason for Jaxon's strange behavior after they slept together only mounts when she realizes that she is going to be spending her entire holiday in his company. She tries to avoid him, does everything she can--but somehow, just like before, Jaxon is everywhere; he takes her on a tour of her new step-father's house, he accompanies her on the slopes, wherever she goes he's there--and he wants to talk about the situation. Mia wants to do anything but. When Jaxon and she begin to relax together, Mia can feel herself getting caught up in the pull of how attracted she is to him, and knows that in spite of their need to keep their previous love making together a secret, she is going to absolutely end up in his arms once more--and she doesn't know how she is going to deal with it. Views: 33
Living a lie, Matthew 'Mattie' Alexander is exhausted. It’s not easy to keep up the pretence, the deceit, but it’s safer. Coming out to a world that so easily hates takes a courage he’s yet to find, so he pretends, pretends to be into women, pretends to love being a part of the university’s football team. It keeps him safe, hidden. Until he meets Julian. From the moment they first meet, Mattie knows life is about to change. He’s yet to determine if it is for the better or worse. Living life through laughter, Julian is lonely. Without the jokes, the humour, he would be living on the edge of depression. Succumbing to his controlling father’s demands, Julian finds no joy in the path laid out before him. Until he meets Mattie. As soon as they cross paths, Mattie has the power to drive Julian’s man parts crazy with lust. But can lust be enough to help Mattie out of the closet, and guide Julian into a happier place? Limits will be pushed. Rules will be broken. But it’s only together, that they will have the strength to overpower fear, fear of themselves and fear of others. Just how far are they willing to go in the aim of coming out? Views: 33
