Charles V. de Vet wrote more than 50 short stories for science fiction magazines, beginning with "The Unexpected Weapon" for Amazing Stories in September 1950 (included here). After a several year hiatus, de Vet became active as a writer again in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This collection focuses on his early, more adventurous works. Included in this volume are:SPECIAL FEATURESEEDLINGALIEN'S BEQUESTSALTY FOR THE CATSURVIVAL CHARACTERISTICCATALYSTDUELSECOND CHANCEBIG STUPEDELAYED ACTIONMONKEY ON HIS BACKRETURN JOURNEYSTOPOVERTHERE IS A REAPER...VITAL INGREDIENTWHEELS WITHINEXPENDABLEIf you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 220+ volumes in this series, covering science fiction, adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories — and much, much more! Views: 20
After
she is betrayed by a trusted adviser, taken by force from her palace, and held
prisoner by
a ruthless countess, Princess Juliet wonders if she will ever see her home
again. When a hastily planned escape leaves her lost in the depths of a dark
forest, Juliet’s only hope for survival lies with Rand LaFlors, a notorious outlaw
who takes it upon himself to aid her.
Though
she is accustomed to giving commands rather than obeying them, the princess quickly
learns that in this outlaw’s realm disobedience will result in swift
chastisement. To her shame and amazement, being taken over Rand’s knee for a
bare-bottom spanking fans flames of desire which rapidly burn out of control, and
soon Juliet finds herself longing for this roughhewn rogue to claim her and dominate
her completely.
Even
as her passion grows into love, Juliet knows that she cannot stay in hiding
forever, and both she and Rand will need all their wits and all their courage
to overcome the traitors who have placed the kingdom in peril. But if they
succeed and Juliet reclaims her rightful place on the throne, will the newfound
bond between the princess and the rogue still hold fast?
Publisher’s
Note: The Princess and the Rogue is
an erotic novel that includes spankings, sexual scenes, anal play, elements of BDSM,
and more. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book. Also note
that this book was previously published under the title The Princess and the Outlaw.
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He’d been an outcast his whole life, but it never mattered with her by his side. Then she betrayed him in the worst way possible, and he will have his revenge. Gabriel Reed knows rejection. There’s no room in a pack for a hybrid. But he finally found happiness when he met Tressa McCray. He thought love would save him from a lifetime of loneliness—until Tressa broke his heart and mated with another. Now her mate is dead, she’s on the run, and Gabe is asked to bring her back safely. He is the only one who can keep her and her son safe. There’s no reason for Gabe to get involved—no reason, except that while he can never forgive her, he’s never stopped loving her. Tressa McCray sacrificed everything—including her own happiness—to protect the man she loved and their unborn cub. Now her nightmare may finally be over—if she can make it safely back to Black Hills land. Her mate’s pack can never know the truth, or take control of her young son. But the one man she would never call, the one she could never forget, has shown up to help. With the lies and the secrets and the pain, can she really ask him to risk his life to save hers and that of the son he doesn’t know he has? Views: 20
Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 20
Lucia Jordan is proud to release a new outstanding collection containing four of her Bestselling Series. Chosen Taryn and Karyn are identical twins, but complete opposites in personality. Taryn is strong and independent, with no job or relationship, while Karyn is shy, sensitive, and completely devoted to her boss and boyfriend, Stefano DeMitri. However, Stefano’s brother Giovanni thinks Karyn is only after his family’s wealth and will do whatever it takes to protect his brother from harm. He plans to prove Karyn is only out to get the DeMitri fortune by seducing her while Stefano’s away on business. Unbeknownst to Giovanni, Taryn has agreed to take Karyn’s place as Giovanni’s assistant, and save her sister from his bullying tactics. But when lust and romance are involved, identity switches rarely stay simple. Soon Taryn finds herself lured by Giovanni’s devilish good looks and powerful masculinity, and is unwittingly caught up in his seductive plot to destroy her sister – a plot that quickly turns on its head, as her seducer finds himself seduced. Whipped Avery Martin’s life screeched to a halt ten years ago when a drunk driver killed her parents, and any hope she had for a normal life disappeared. Now all she has to show for her life is a dead-end job in an antiques store owned by Margot, Avery’s boss that treats her like a slave. She has no idea who she is or what she wants, she just knows something – or someone – is missing from her life. Burke Stone instantly fell for Avery Martin when he first saw her at the courtroom on the day of his stepbrother’s trial nine years ago. Even through her grief, she was the most demure young lady he’d ever seen, a perfect mix of sensuality and innocence. So when Burke walks into the store where Avery works she has no idea who he is - all she knows is she’s completely entranced by the mysterious stranger’s charm and seductive good looks. But as the passion starts to intensify, Avery begins to discover the man of her dreams is no stranger at all. Will Avery be able to overcome the tragedy of her past to create a future with Burke? Lick Gina Mitchell never dreamed that at the age of thirty she would be divorced and living with her brother and yet, here she is. Her life has been turned upside down, and she thinks that she may never love again…until she meets her brother’s next-door neighbor that is. Landon is every woman’s dreams - smoldering hot and impossible to resist, Gina can’t imagine that he would ever be interested in her. But when Landon invites Gina around to babysit his dog, things quickly escalate into a steamy outdoor encounter. And just as Gina starts to let down her guard, a knock at the door reveals that Landon has some secrets of his own… Risk Lacey finally has her life heading in the direction she wants it. A successful physical and massage therapist, she’s on her way to starting her own practice in a few short years. The only thing she doesn’t have is romance but she’s not seeking it either. In fact, she’s still hiding from her dark past and the guard she keeps up prevents anyone from getting too close. But when successful baseball player, Trevor Barns, walks into her physical therapy office her whole life is shaken to its core. Her instant attraction to Trevor is impossible to deny, and he feels the same way about her. Lacey is confused. She’s falling for Trevor, that much is clear, but he’s asking so much from her. Is she really ready to commit to a man? She’s spent the last years of her life running and hiding, will she find the courage to love again? Only mature readers should download this book.** Views: 20
In the middle of a war with dragon shifters, the young human widow of a werewolf may get another chance at love, but feelings of guilt threaten a blossoming attraction to the one wolf everyone thought was untamable. Views: 20
Beautiful new edition of a classic comic-book introduction to Marxist thought. Karl Marx was one of the most influential thinkers of the late 19th century, inspiring revolutions and colossal political upheavals that have radically transformed the lives of millions of people and the geopolitical map of the entire world. But was he a 'Marxist' himself? And how are his ideas still in play in today's society? Marxism: A Graphic Guide traces the story of Marx's original philosophy, from its roots in 19th-century European thinkers like Hegel, to its influence on modern-day culture. It looks at Marxism's Russian disciples, Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin, who forged a ruthless, dogmatic Communism, and the alternative Marxist approaches of Gramsci, the Frankfurt School of critical theory and the structuralist Marxism of Althusser in the 1960s. Rupert Woodfin and Oscar Zarate's classic book, updated by Alex Locascio, explores the life, history,... Views: 20
Starting over and starting a whole lotta trouble... Meredith Anderson left her difficult past behind to create a new life for herself in Tall Pines - where she can be the independent, confident woman she always dreamed of being. Now she's a partner in her sister's wedding planning business, helping brides realize their happily-ever-afters...even as she promises herself to never fall in love.Meredith's sweetness and vulnerability brings out the protective side of rancher Gage Mackenzie - even though their worlds are miles apart. All it takes is one night for desire to take hold of them both, a sizzling encounter that can only lead to the promise of more. But Meredith isn't looking for more, and even if she was, Gage is set to leave Tall Pines behind him...Review"Victoria James has a gift of creating a couple to adore, with a strong, emotive writing style containing humour and with secondary characters who bring a real family feel...Gage is a protector; strong, sexy and gentle, he's a complete sweetheart, but he has his own secrets. I expected emotion, I've read enough of Victoria's books to know I'll get it, but I didn't expect it to be as deep-rooted as it was. I hurt for them, but this was balanced by so many uplifting and romantic moments." ~Nicola, Goodreads review***"This story has emotional blackmail, love, threats, parental blackmail, new families - all in one great story!" ~Elaine B., NetGalley review*** "Apparently I have been living under a rock, but now that I've discovered Ms. James I will definitely be checking out her other works!" ~Sarah H., NetGalley review*** *** Views: 20
At once incendiary and icy, mischievous and provocative, celebratory and elegiac--here is a deeply felt meditation on race, sex, and American culture through the prism of the author's rarefied upbringing and education among a black elite concerned with distancing itself from whites and the black generality while tirelessly measuring itself against both. Born in upper-crust black Chicago--her father was for years head of pediatrics at Provident, at the time the nation's oldest black hospital; her mother was a socialite--Margo Jefferson has spent most of her life among (call them what you will) the colored aristocracy, the colored elite, the blue-vein society. Since the nineteenth century they have stood apart, these inhabitants of Negroland, "a small region of Negro America where residents were sheltered by a certain amount of privilege and plenty." Reckoning with the strictures and demands of Negroland at crucial historical moments--the civil rights movement,... Views: 20
