A thrilling, edge-of-your-seat fantasy adventure from the young author of Take Back the Skies. Set in the same world, but with a new hero and an new, action-packed story...Aleks Vasin is the youngest of four brothers, each with his path mapped out. But Aleks doesn't want to work in his father's shop in a village in the westernmost corner of Siberene for the rest of his life. Tired of being picked on and treated like the runt of the family, he decides to save his parents the cost of his keep and leave.First he heads south—though everyone tells him not to—to Rudavin, headquarters of the Kingsguard. He signs up for the army, little knowing what brutality it entails. After only a few weeks, Aleks realises that this garrison is full of liars and thieves; he's signed away four years of his life to a commander who steals his money and a captain whose only goal is power. This is not a noble destiny. Views: 65
Amid the Cultural Revolution, Nina Huang says goodbye to her boyfriend, Dahai, who plans to join the Vietcong in the Vietnam War, and sneaks across the bay by boat to Hong Kong where she is granted political asylum in the United States. After her escape from mainland China and subsequent immigration to the U.S. and later to Canada, Nina's employment and education, and her experiences with romantic/sexual relationships, are a radical departure from the moral code she knew in China. Nina studies political science at an American university and finds herself constantly evaluating democracy and capitalism and critiquing communism. Twice during the time she is living in North America she travels back to China to to reunite with her mother as well as friends, and to see how Chinese society and politics are evolving. This becomes the predominant focus as she finally decides, as a journalist, to interview and record her contemporaries' experiences of life in China for a western... Views: 65
Indulge yourself in this naughty, steamy standalone Taboo Forbidden Romance between a BBW and her sexy Stepbrother.Brenna is home for a long weekend, and after Gabriel saves her from her violent ex-boyfriend, she finally admits her feelings for him. Even though their parents are married, she had always fantasized about having him as more than just a stepbrother.Gabe’s been in love with Brenna since he met her. She’s the perfect woman for him—if only she’d realize how beautiful he finds her. Finally, he is able to get her in the same room as him for more than five minutes. That’s long enough to tell her just how much she means to him… and show her just how much he’s been craving her all these years. Warning: contains mature themes and language. Intended for 18+ readers only.Standalone. No Cliffhangers. Views: 65
With only ONE glance, I lived and breathed Leo Santiago. For THREE months, I had the time of my life with a man who caught me by surprise. But FOUR words changed it all. NINETY days… Ninety agonizingly beautiful days I found and lost my greatest love. SIX kisses and Leo whispered his goodbye. SIXTEEN THOUSAND miles cruelly denied us from that something wonderful we had created. SIXTY long nights passed with only feeling his touch in my dreams. Numbers. They were bitter and they were sweet. Every day I counted the hours, minutes and seconds until Leo would find me again. ONE dare, FOUR rhythmic beats, and a bottle of Tequila 47 …One taste and I was hooked.** Views: 65
THEM is a paranormal post-apocalyptic science fiction thrill-ride through a world ravaged by famine, plague, war... and THEM. Scratch Sullivan is a professional monster hunter, eking out a living in the post-apocalyptic world left over after the bombs dropped and They came. When Scratch becomes infected fighting a zombie, he'll have to make some hard choices in order to fulfill his mission. Along the way, he'll uncover secrets that will shake him to his core. But just what has he signed up for, and must he become the thing he hates in order to save those he loves? Views: 65
I went camping with some of my coworkers for the weekend. It was me, my buddy Ken, and three girls from reception. In the middle of the night, one of the girls lured me over to the girls' tent, and gave me mind-blowing anonymous oral. The next night, I was in for a wild surprise, when all three girls invited me in to stay the night in their tent. (3,500 words) Views: 65
He died in the darkness, and they find his body at sunrise. He lies on Venice's most popular beach, his throat slit and his tongue cut out.Italian police captain Kat Tapo suspects a ritual murder. Evidence points to the shadowy brotherhood of the Freemasons, but its members won't cooperate with a policewoman. If Kat wants to solve this case, she'll need to use all the allies she has: friends, lovers, hackers, spies.Working alongside her American colleague, US Army lieutenant Holly Boland, Kat soon realizes that she needs to look beyond the crowded streets of Venice for answers. From the United States to North Africa to the virtual world of Carnivia, created by notorious hacker Daniele Barbo, Kat is in a deadly race against time to unlock the secrets of Italy's past—before Venice itself starts to burn. . . . Views: 65
THE STORYThe End Times are coming. In the dark elf city of Har Ganeth, witch elves and Executioners fight running battles in the streets against the blood-mad servants of Khorne, commanded by Tullaris Dreadbringer, the herald of bloody-handed Khaine. As Death Night approaches, the Hag Queen Hellebron prepares to reclaim her youth and vigour and join the fray, but sinister forces seek to prevent her, and only Tullaris stands between her and death – but will he aid her or let her enemies claim her head?READ IT BECAUSEThis is a tense thriller. It supplies dark elf assassins around every corner, sacrificial ceremonies on stand-by and a love story that’s as twisted as the lead characters: Hellebron, the hag queen, and her lover Tullaris Dreadbringer. Views: 65
When Katherine's heart is broken by her first and only lover, she goes on vacation with her best friend. Maybe the best thing for her is to get away from her “Normal” life for a while. Vacationing on a beautiful island, Katherine finds herself intrigued by what love might be like with someone else. She wonders if she'll find a man who will help her finally find out what true love feels like? Views: 65
A spellbinding and highly original novel that gives a new name to the Prairie Novel by one of the most exciting new literary voices in Canada. For readers of Alice Munro, Elizabeth Hay, and Marina Endicott. In a drought-ridden Saskatchewan of the 1930s, self-possessed, enigmatic Elena Huhtala finds her self living alone, a young Finnish woman in a community of Swedes in the small village of Trevna. Her mother has been dead for many years, and her father, burdened by the hardships of drought, has disappeared, and the eighteen-year-old is an object of pity and charity in her community. But when a stranger shows up at a country dance, Elena needs only one look and one dance before jumping into his Lincoln Roadster, leaving the town and its shocked inhabitants behind. What follows is a trip through the prairie towns, their dusty streets, shabby hotel rooms, surrounded by dry fields that stretch out vastly, waiting for rain. Elena's journey uncovers the individual... Views: 65
