British crime icon Ted Lewis's lost masterwork, an unnerving tale of paranoia and madness in the heart of the 1970s London criminal underworld, published in the US for the first time.Two intertwining narratives--past and present--chronicle the man's tragic fall from power. In London, George Fowler resides at the head of a lucrative criminal syndicate that specializes in the production and distribution of "blue films"--illegal pornography, and some nasty stuff. Fowler is king, with a beautiful girl at his side and a swanky penthouse office atop a high-rise, but his entire world is in jeopardy. Someone is undermining his empire from within, and Fowler becomes increasingly ruthless in his pursuit of the unknown traitor. As his paranoia envelops him, Fowler loses trust in just about everyone, including his closest friends and associates, and begins to rely on the opinions of an increasingly smaller set of advisors.Juxtaposed with the terror and violence of... Views: 19
Dounia and Ira are part of the Nightwitches, an elite squad of night bombers determined to help bring down Axis forces. They are proud and fearless—until tragedy strikes and their plane is shot down behind enemy lines, and their determination may not be enough to get them home safe. Views: 19
Book 1 - A Cowboy's LoveWelcome to the Wilds of Texas! It is 1891, and Stephenville is bursting with courageous women and rugged men. Passion, kidnap and thwarted ambition, The Cowboy’s Dream, is a romance as epic as the territory it is played out in. Come along and meet some of the townsfolk…Orphaned, and left in the care of her odious stepfather, Melissa is desperately lonely. She longs for a family of her own, and the freedom to determine her own destiny. Bravely, she responds to an advertisement in the newspaper, praying she will find in the mysterious Texan gentleman who posted it, a loving and supportive husband. But, it seems that her bad luck is destined to follow her into the majestic and dangerous lands out West.Caught between life with an unpleasant, bullying stepfather and the prospect of marriage to a drunken gambler, she meets a man so perfect she can hardly believe he is real.Caleb is a hard working cowboy, he has never noticed how lonely his life is until his neighbor’s fiancée arrives in town and it is left to him to ensure that she sticks around. His immediate passion for Melissa takes him by surprise; she is to marry another man – even if that man is odious and unpleasant. But can he truly stand by and let her make the biggest mistake of her already troubled life?---------------------------------Book 2 - A Cowboy's ChildWelcome to the Wilds of Texas, it is 1891 and Stephenville is bursting with courageous women and rugged men. The Cowboy’s Child, is a romance as epic as the territory it is played out in. Come along and meet some of the townsfolk…..Mariette is unconventional to say the least, a feisty hellion determined to make her own way in a man’s world. She headed out West dressed as a man, in search of riches - and not only found them, prospecting in the wilds of New Mexico, but invested them wisely to create a life for herself, in the growing little town. Wealthy and wise, she is the driving force behind the mercantile success of Stephenville, and her newest adventure is to get a town newspaper up and running. But her frank and often forthright way of reporting the local news doesn’t endear her to everyone. It would appear that many of her neighbors were never happy a woman was doing so well anyway.Hardy has been out on the land his entire life. The youngest son of a farmer back in New York State he was left to fend for himself when his older brother inherited it all. He wants adventure, and excitement, but even more than that he longs for a wife and family of his own. With no money, no land, and a habit of getting himself into trouble, he has nothing to call his own. But a chance meeting with the elegant Miss Mariette makes him wonder if there just might be hope that he may be lucky enough to have found both!--------------------------------Book 3 - A Cowboy's Past Welcome to the Wilds of Texas, it is 1891 and Stephenville is bursting with courageous women and rugged men. The Cowboy’s Past, is a romance as epic as the territory it is played out in. Come along and meet a couple of newcomers to the town …..Edward Cole seems to be mild mannered, easy going and hardworking. He is the lynchpin of Mariette Williams’ new newspaper business, ensuring the presses run on time - every time. But his gentle exterior hides a troubled and turbulent past – one he isn’t sure he has managed to outrun. A return to his old life as a cowboy, doing a favour for Caleb Green reminds him of everything he has given up, and he realises there are some aspects of his past he is unwilling to give up forever, though how he will ever find a way to win them back he has no idea.Annie Fitzpatrick feels trapped. When her Mammy passed away she was left to take care of her brothers and sisters, while her Daddy chose to lose himself in a world of self pity and drunkenness. Her memories are full of the time before their family collapsed - a time when she was engaged to be married to the handsomest man in the State and her future looked bright as a brand new penny.As she watches her siblings grow up, build their lives and have the families she had once been destined for herself, she begins to wonder if it is time to leave her Daddy to his own misery and go in search of the man who once said he loved her more than life itself.----------------------------------Book 4 - A Cowboy's DreamWelcome to the Wilds of Texas, it is 1891 and Stephenville is bursting with courageous women and rugged men. The Cowboy’s Dream, is a romance as epic as the territory it is played out in. Come along and meet a couple of newcomers to the town …..Albert Dalligan is a mild-mannered man, happier with his beloved books and teaching the young minds of Stephenville than he could ever have been out on the land. But he little expected that he would find a woman who would love not just him, but the wild world in which he had chosen to make his home. But how will the good people of Stephenville take to a woman with all the sensibilities of a man, and will he be strong enough to love her with his whole heart despite the opinions of his family back East?Caitlin Macgregor has traveled further than she ever thought possible, from the parlours of chic Boston society to the wilds of Texas. She has always dreamed of having her own ranch, breeding her own horses.But in a world where women are deemed to be pretty trinkets, too weak to work out on the land, will she ever find a place where she can be herself? Many women before her have made their fortunes out on the Western Frontier, maybe this time, amongst the rugged and tough people of Stephenville, Texas she will find her dreams can at last become a reality. Views: 19
Standalone Vampire Novel
Have you ever wanted to date a vampire?
Human women required. Must be enthusiastic about interactions with vampires. Must be willing to undergo a stringent medical exam. Must be prepared to sign a contractual agreement which would include a non-disclosure clause. Limited positions available…
Lazarus is the biggest, strongest, the all time scariest of the vampires. He refuses to act like a human because he isn't one, damn it. He'll drink blood, wear his weapons...all sixteen of them and all at once...and growl up a freaking storm if he wants to.
The problem is that the human females within the program are afraid of him. They won't talk to him, let alone allow him anywhere near them. At this rate, finding one to take as a mate is looking more impossible by the day. Then one times firecracker arrives unannounced.
Alexandra is the smallest female he has ever seen. She's definitely the most sexy female he's ever laid eyes on. The most exciting thing of all is that she's not afraid of him...not one little bit. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean that she likes him very much either. She needs his vote to stay in the program and Lazarus plans on making her work for it. On winning her over and using every trick in the book to make it happen.
The story contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
Although this is a standalone novel, it would be best enjoyed as a part of the series. No cliffhanger!
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In the latest Shadow Campaigns novel, Django Wexler continues his "epic fantasy of military might and magical conflict"* following The Shadow Throne and The Thousand Names, as the realm of Vordan faces imminent threats from without and within. In the wake of the King's death, war has come to Vordan. The Deputies-General has precarious control of the city, but it is led by a zealot who sees traitors in every shadow. Executions have become a grim public spectacle. The new queen, Raesinia Orboan, finds herself nearly powerless as the government tightens its grip and assassins threaten her life. But she did not help free the country from one sort of tyranny to see it fall into another. Placing her trust with the steadfast soldier Marcus D'Ivoire, she sets out to turn the tide of history. As the hidden hand of the Sworn Church brings all the powers of the continent to war against Vordan, the enigmatic and brilliant general Janus bet... Views: 19
Following closely on the heels of Buccaneers, Liam and the crew of Hotspur take a much needed vacation on the tropical planet Curie, where they have nothing more to do than enjoy sun and sand. Trouble is never far away for this group of privateers, however, as a mysterious invitation to meet the reclusive Phillipe Anino interrupts their holiday.
With more wealth than could be spent in twenty lifetimes and access to illicit technology and information, Anino discovered a common interest with the crew – the fate of the Cape of Good Hope. Anino believes he has a way to recover the Cape's crew, but to do so will pit Liam and his friends against the powerful Belirand Corporation.
Will the crew of Hotspur take the risky mission and become fugitives for the sake of forty-five people they don't know? Or will they leave the people on board the Cape of Good Hope to die, alone in the deep dark of space?
There's more at stake than any of them could guess. The actions of Liam and his friends could very well change the known universe forever.
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Paralegal and former rodeo queen Emily only wants two little things. The first is to adopt Betsy—the girl who has stolen her heart but could be deported to Mexico at any time. The other is a second chance with her boss, Jack, a smolderingly hot and mysterious criminal defense attorney in Amarillo who runs his family's horse ranch in New Mexico on the side.But before Emily can dare to hope for either (or both), the obstacles between them and her mount: two runaway teenagers, an aging exotic dancer, and a dead trucker torpedo a dinner with Jack. She and Jack catch their client—who's charged with assaulting an officer—selling stolen goods. And to top it all off, Betsy's zealously religious and overly protective foster parents sic some questionable cops on Emily to destroy her reputation.Emily just wants to silence all the noise and focus on her priorities: Betsy and Jack. But then the phone rings. It's the two runaways, with an enormous secret and a... Views: 19
