Royal Envoy Rema is determined to broker a successful marriage between her master, Emperor Ormun, and a young princess of neighboring Danosha. The Danoshans need protection and Ormun wants their unwavering loyalty. The sanctity of a royal wedding would resolve many diplomatic issues. Upon arriving in the Danoshan court, Rema does not discover a biddable young princess in awe of the high honor being accorded to her and her family. Princess Elise instead proves a woman of many surprises. As her acquaintance with Elise grows, Rema’s arguments for the common sense of the marriage sound weak even to her own ears. Her duty is clear, and what belongs to her master cannot ever be hers… Views: 21
Maureen Swanson is the scourge of the neighborhood. At age nine, she already has a reputation as a hard slapper, a loud laugher, a liar, and a stay-after-schooler. The other kids call her Stinky. So sometimes when Maureen passes the crumbling (and haunted?) Messerman mansion, she imagines that she is Maureen Messerman--rich, privileged, and powerful. Then she finds a way into the forbidden, boarded-up house. In the hall are portraits of seven young women wearing elaborate gowns and haughty expressions. Maureen has something scathing to say to each one, but then she notices that the figures seem to have shifted in their frames. So she reaches out her finger to touch the paint--just to make sure--and touches . . . silk! These seven daughters of privilege are colder and meaner than Maureen ever thought to be. They are wicked, wicked ladies, and Maureen has something they want. . . . Views: 21
In this riveting thriller that recalls Alfred Hitchcock in his prime, an innocent European businessman is inadvertently caught up in a murderous web of international intrigue and forced to run, hide, or die in the English countryside A man of considerable ambition, French and British export agent Georges Rivac is always eager to expand his client base, so he agrees without question to do a simple favor for an unknown Englishman. Charged with delivering an item to an address in London, Rivac is surprised to discover that his arrival is unexpected and unappreciated—and he's shocked to learn soon afterward that his new client is dead. Suddenly the confused businessman is himself a target, pursued by unknown assailants and forced to flee the city, taking refuge in the wilds of rural England. Relying on his wits and dormant survival skills, as well as the help of a beautiful Hungarian freedom fighter, Georges Rivac must now somehow get to the root of the deadly... Views: 21
#Tweenache101: First, there's PMS (it's real and it's painful and can someone please make it stop?). Second, there's #TheBoy. Yes, that's right. The BOY. And third, there's a #NewDad in the picture. Actually, he's an old dad, but if Nina's never met him before, he totally counts as new, right? And worst of all, there's the #NerdWars. There's a new nerd in the classroom - and she might be even nerdier than Nina. This. Can't. Be. Good. Views: 21
Spreading acceptance one town at a time. When the town of Cattle Valley runs out of room for new construction, Asa Montgomery begins to look into alternative locations. He discovers a small fishing village in Maine for sale and begins to make plans to purchase the picturesque town of Lobster Cove. Unfortunately, setting up a new community takes him away from his partner, Mario, who isn’t pleased about being left behind. Meanwhile, after years of dancing around their mutual attraction, Cullen Bryant decides the time has come to lay his feelings for Joseph Allenbrand on the line. Unfortunately, his plan is cut short when Joseph sends him away with no other explanation than he should move on. Joseph knew sending Cullen away was the kindest thing to do for the younger man, but when he hears Cullen truly may be moving on, he realizes it’s time to reevaluate his life. Will he work out his issues in time to save what he’s spent years denying? Views: 21
She takes my breath away; she is so beautifully damaged. Yes I had broken her, ravished her life, destroyed her happiness. I brought her to ultimate despair. I was responsible for all the pain and suffering that now brought her to her knees in front of me. Broken. Hopeless. Reckless in her agony. She is a mirror of my own tortured soul. But what I took away I can give back.In ways she cannot even begin to imagine.She is everything right in all my wrongs. She loves me. She needs me. She has no idea I’m the one who wrecked her life. Views: 21
Some who see me, see that I'm a rock star. Others see me just by my appearance...or my talent. But one woman, just one, saw past all that. Even when I dragged her through the f*cking dirt she got back up and dusted herself off. Her blue eyes pierced right through me, weakening me. Her voice soothed, calmed me. She riled me up and got me going, then slammed on the brakes. Then I f*cked everything up... I hate everything right now, but I really wish I could hate her. It would make things so much fucking easier if I could. But I cant... I'm f*cking in love with her. ~Tristan Review"AMAZING SEQUEL TO EVERYTHING I WANT...ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!"-Shannon Belk**I had the extreme honor and pleasure of beta reading Everything I Need for Natalie and I can't begin to tell you how much I love this book!!! It picks up right where Everything I Want leaves off; Tristan and Sophia meet up again to do a collaboration of a song together, and OH MY!!! The intensity between them as their feelings for one another unfold is AMAZING, HOT, and OH SO SEXY!!!!Natalie does a great job of letting us into Tristan's head and allows us to feel the immense love he has for Sophia and she has for him. I love that she did this one in dual point of views. We also get to see the personalities of the other members of Undead Society (Tristan's band) unfold and not to forget about the lovable, funny, and charismatic stylist Frankie Heart!!! If you've read EVERYTHING I WANT..... YOU. MUST. READ. THIS. BOOK! Views: 21
What happens when you make a bargain with a demon to be his lawful minion? You join the family business to keep yourself out of Hell, of course!Ex-ghost, Charlotte Madder, and her sisters can't catch a break when it comes to their demon-sized problems. Charlotte's made a deal with an egomaniacaldemon lord named Kobal, the self-proclaimed Entertainment Director for Hell, and he is always on the lookout for talented souls. When Kobal calls on Charlotte to do his bidding, she can't say no. Literally.Charlotte, in her new flesh and blood body, tracks Kobal's target, Aloysius the Magnificent, a magician, to Branson, Missouri. On her mission, she meets sexy-hunka-hunka Jared Jackson—a man with deep, soul-binding ties to Aloysius, and their attraction is immediate. But she soon discovers that in order to do Kobal's bidding, it might mean sending this new man in her life straight to Hell. Charlotte is torn between two masters—her demon boss and her... Views: 21
District Attorney, Jessa Pierce, has the chance to make her career with a high profile case. Taking the devil himself off the streets is her sole focus. Never taking into account the danger she put herself and those close to her in, tragedy strikes derailing her triumph. Forced into protective custody after an attempt on her life, the guilt weighs on her. She is determined not to allow another person to be put in jeopardy because of her decisions. Detective Dalton Avery is her sole protector. With a personal stake in the case, he feels indebted to Jessa. Having watched her for years, he finds himself undeniably drawn to her. With each attempt to break down her walls, he removes one brick, as she puts two more up. His only goal is protect her so he can promise her a future. Jessa just wants the nightmare to end and keep Dalton safe. When their guard comes down and they succumb to their attraction, the devil isn’t far behind. Views: 21
"Larson treats the English language as a sort of toy to play with and use for experimentation; language is not just used to tell the story, in other words, but is a part of the story, an extension of its narrator, Dewey Decimal, one of the more offbeat characters in fiction. A fitting conclusion to a unique and memorable trilogy."—Booklist"A sharp and satisfying conclusion to one of the most unique hard-boiled arcs in recent memory."—Kirkus Reviews"Dewey is an unlikely hero, a gimpy, smart-mouthed loner, obsessed with a brand-name hand sanitizer. His indomitable spirit and his distinctive ghetto-infused, educated patter give Larson's series its unique and spicy character."—Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Dewey Decimal series:"The most incredible thing about Larson's novel is just how credible it is...and the prose is perfect, as tweaked and jumpy and memorable as the man known as Dewey... Views: 21
