This delightful collection of short stories from acclaimed writer, Susan Gabriel (The Secret Sense of Wildflower, a Best Book of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews), is rich in humor, as well as mystery and meaning. Whether white or black, living or dead, down home country or upscale urban, Gabriel's characters are quirky, poignant and deep. They include: A Gullah woman using folk magic to cast her latest spell. A girl coming-of-age dealing with death in 1940s Tennessee. A wealthy Savannah matriarch with gastrointestinal issues guarding family secrets. A good ol' boy observing himself shortly after his death. An agoraphobic woman striking up a unique friendship with the girl across the street. And a band of seventy-year-olds finding healing in a mountain stream. Written in the tradition of Flannery O'Connor and Eudora Welty, the eight short stories in Grace, Grits and Ghosts: Southern Short Stories are all rooted in the southern landscape—from the steamy coast of Georgia, to the current... Views: 21
I thought it couldn't get any worse when my boss, the billionaire bad boy Leo King, blackmailed me into becoming his fake wife. Turns out he has secrets up his sleeve that put a whole new spin on the word douchebag. Not only did he put my job on the line, my heart has now also become his playground. He seduced me once, but I refuse to fall for his lies again. If only I had enough chocolate to distract me from his sexy presence. Something tells me he won't give up the fight to claim me again. Is he really only into one-night stands or is he lying to get into my pants? Only one way to find out ... Time to buy more booze. The second part of Possessed, a three-part series from Coco Cadence. Note: This ends in a cliffhanger.From the Inside FlapEXCERPT"Fuck, I want you so fucking much," he murmurs against my lips."I hate you ..." I murmur.He chuckles against my mouth. "I know you do. You hate that you want me so much, even though I'm a fucking bastard." His lips linger on mine. "Nothing's going to stop me from loving you, though. I want you too much.""Me, too ..." I can't even pronounce words properly.I'm consumed by his tantalizing mouth, wanting it all over my body. It's never enough. His filthy mouth, dirty mind, and sexual appetite are just the kind I'm looking for. As rough, hotheaded, and dominating as Leo King is, he's exactly what I need."God, you taste so good, Sam," he murmurs. "I should've done this ages ago."His words are like chocolate to me--sweet, delicious, and addicting.For a moment, he takes his lips off me, and then he presses the intercom button. "Take us to my place."I don't even bat my eyes as he moves in for the kill again.I can ignore my needs all I want, but that's the truth. I want him so badly that he intoxicates me. Especially when he pushes me to the window with his body, cornering me. My breathing falters as his kisses grow deeper, leaving my lips to occasionally peck my chin and neck. One of his hands is on my waist, the other cups my face while he kisses me senseless. My fingers are entangled in his hair, pulling him closer with each kiss. It's getting so hot in here that the windows are fogging up. I don't even notice when the limo comes to a stop. Views: 21
Something big is brewing in Trenton, N.J., and it could blow at any minute. Stephanie Plum might not be the world’s greatest bounty hunter, but she knows when she’s being played. Ken Globovic (aka Gobbles), hailed as the Supreme Exalted Zookeeper of the animal house known as Zeta fraternity, has been arrested for beating up the dean of students at Kiltman College. Gobbles has missed his court date and gone into hiding. People have seen him on campus, but no one will talk. Things just aren’t adding up, and Stephanie can’t shake the feeling that something funny is going on at the college—and it’s not just Zeta fraternity pranks. As much as people love Gobbles, they hate Doug Linken. When Linken is gunned down in his backyard it’s good riddance, and the list of possible murder suspects is long. The only people who care about finding Linken’s killer are Trenton cop Joe Morelli, who has been assigned the case, security expert Ranger, who was hired to protect Linken, and Stephanie, who has her eye on a cash prize and hopefully has some tricks up her sleeve. From the Hardcover edition. ** Views: 21
Athletics, basketball or ballet? The pressure is on and Riley has a big decision to make!Riley loves ballet - it's her favourite style and she's great at it too, with perfect technique and natural athleticism. But it's not just dancing she loves - it's all sports. With her carefree attitude, Riley is happy to ignore everyone who says she does too much and is super excited when she scores a lead role in the upcoming ballet eisteddfod. But, one fouette too late, Riley realises that her sporting and Silver Shoes commitments clash! Was everyone else right, and will she have to make a choice between the three things she loves most? Views: 21
Asia and Hawke search relentlessly for clues of her mam and sire to fill in the blanks of her childhood. Views: 21
