It's no secret Tav and Luca are going out. After the accident, it's also no secret that new kid Jack Collins has a raging case of homophobia, and is not best pleased about having given the kiss of life to a gay guy. Either Luca quits swimming, or Jack is going to make him.Tav favours the tried-and-true method of knocking Jack's teeth down his neck, only he can't really afford another school suspension. Luca favours just ignoring him, only ignoring a penknife being held to your throat at New Year's Eve is downright stupid.Thing is, Luca suspects Jack is a victim of something himself. And time is running out for Luca to get through to Jack, before Jack gets rid of him. Views: 129
Arc of the Comet, a lyrical, evocative examination of promise, potential and loss, follows Conor Finnegan, a handsome, charismatic, athletic young man, and Tom McIlweath, a shy and insecure Everyman desperately seeking harmony and acceptance. Views: 129
Young Titus Porcinianus Pullus has survived his first campaign, following in the footsteps of not only his father, but his illustrious namesake, Titus Pullus. His achievements come to the notice of his Primus Pilus and he is promoted into the First Cohort as a result of his actions. However, as he is about to discover, the "Pax Romana" created by the first Emperor, Caesar Augustus, is still fraught with peril and danger. In this new era of peace, as Titus discovers, the direst threat to his safety and career comes from within as well as without. Forced into unwilling cooperation by his Primus Pilus, Titus must tread a careful path, fighting for his life, all while being on the front line in a newly conquered province that has yet to accept this new Pax Romana. Marching With Caesar®-Pax Romana is Volume X of the critically acclaimed, international bestselling Marching With Caesar series. Views: 129
The city of Skyvale's problems have reached the palace. Told from the perspective of Tobiah, the crown prince with a dangerous secret, and set two years before the heart-racing action of The Orphan Queen, this 100-page digital novella brings to life one of Jodi Meadows's most beloved characters.Tobiah Pierce is no longer simply a prince. He wanted to be more and do more after he watched his tutor's brutal murder and uncovered a plot that threatens the safety of Skyvale. With the help of his cousin, James, and the guidance of a girl who knows her way around the city's rooftops, Tobiah is gaining confidence in his new role. He can no longer be just a witness to the evils occurring in his city, but is he willing to risk his reputation—and maybe even his life—to make things right?The Burning Hand is the third of four prequel novellas that offer existing fans a deeper insight into a favorite character and the complex city of Skyvale, while new readers will... Views: 129
"Reader beware—you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS! You escaped the first time. But Big Al, the evil carnival manager, wants your second visit to last forever! You've got to get out there—before midnight. If you win three midway games, you have a chance. But the games are horrifyingly hard. Like Q Quest. If you pick the wrong number, the penalty will really blow you away! Maybe you should look for a way out on the rides. But watch out for the Roller Ghoster. It's a steer-yourself roller coaster—filled with ghosts! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!" Views: 129
The monstrously successful Goosebumps series continues with SEVEN more HorrorLand books! It's time to take a little Horror home with you! Jessica and her best friend, Ryan, really enjoy magic tricks. They find the perfect HorrorLand souvenir in Jonathan Chiller's gift shop—a two-headed coin with mysteriously dark powers. After an unlucky flip of the coin, Jessica and Ryan find themselves in a strange land being chased down by angry guards. HorrorLand was scary but this is much worse. Will they be able to escape with their heads still attached? Views: 129
The Barefoot Bay Undercover Series Introducing Barefoot Bay Undercover, a romantic adventure series set on the tropical beaches of Barefoot Bay. About to take the bar exam after ending a five-year marriage that
derailed her career plans and her life, Kate Kingston craves
independence and a vacation. Somewhere warm with sea breezes, sunshine,
sand...and no scary threats against her that have been showing up in her
dad’s office. Barefoot Bay is the perfect place for some serenity while
she studies and puts her life back together. But when she meets the
brooding wall of muscle her father hired to protect her, Kate feels her
hard won independence slipping away as fast as her resolve to avoid men
who wield power over her.
Mixed martial arts trainer Alec Petrov has been on the run for a
long time. Guarding a feisty attorney-to-be while pretending to be her
husband is not a bad way to live off the grid, hidden from the Russian
mobster who is hunting Alec with deadly intent. But Kate brings out a
tender side Alec doesn't understand, or believe he deserves, and he soon
realizes that keeping them both safe is only half the challenge.
Keeping his hands off her and his attraction under control will be every
bit as difficult in the close quarters of an exclusive resort.
When their make-believe honeymoon in paradise turns sensual,
complicated, and dangerous, Alec and Kate realize it’s not just their
lives that are in jeopardy, it’s their hearts. And they’ll have to
fight to the end to save each other…and their love. Views: 129
They say Delia burned herself to death in her stepfather’s shed. They say it was suicide.But June doesn’t believe it.June
and Delia used to be closer than anything. Best friends in that way
that comes before everyone else—before guys, before family. It was like
being in love, but more. They had a billion secrets, tying them together
like thin silk cords.But one night a year ago, everything
changed. June, Delia, and June’s boyfriend Ryan were just having a
little fun. Their good time got out of hand. And in the cold blue light
of morning, June knew only this—things would never be the same again.And
now, a year later, Delia is dead. June is certain she was murdered. And
she owes it to her to find out the truth…which is far more complicated
than she ever could have imagined. Sexy, dark, and atmospheric, Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls will keep you guessing until the very last page. Views: 129
It's 2053, and the US has long since genetically engineered life successfully. "Moreaus," humanoid and animal hybrids, and "frankensteins," genetically manipulated humans, live as second-class citizens. The Moreau Quartet: Volume Two brings together two of S. Andrew Swann's novels set in the Moreau universe. In Emperors of the Twilight: Evi is a frankenstein—the next step beyond human, her physiology bioengineered to make her the best Agency special operative in the business. When she's forced to go on the run from an unidentified hit team ready to destroy a skyscraper just to take her out, Evi's only hope is to evade her stalkers long enough to make contact with her superiors. But she soon discovers that even the Agency may not be able to save her. In Specters of the Dawn: A moreau of rabbit stock, Angel Lopez is the last survivor of a Cleveland street gang. A tough street fighter in search of a haven, she's come to "tolerant" San... Views: 129
When seventeen-year-old Skylar escapes the time-bending Enforcers who secretly control Earth, her troubles have just begun. She and her friend Win take refuge on Win’s home space station with his fellow rebels, but the fate of Skylar’s planet still spins out of her control. To avoid detection, Skylar poses as the Earthling “pet” of Win’s rival, an arrogant boy named Jule. Homesick and faced with a cool reception from the other rebels, she throws herself into the group’s mission: assembling a weapon to disable Earth’s restrictive time field. Gradually, Skylar’s skill for detail gains respect—even from Jule, who is more vulnerable than he lets on. Yet challenges spring from every side. Not only must Sky navigate the muddy waters of romance, but suspicions of betrayal grow among the rebels as their work narrowly misses sabotage. In the latest in Megan Crewe’s Earth & Sky series, can Skylar expose the traitor before time runs out and Earth is destroyed? Views: 129
