In 2009, musician Franz Nicolay left his job in the Hold Steady, aka the world's greatest bar band." Over the next five years, he crossed the world with a guitar in one hand, a banjo in the other, and an accordion on his back, playing the anarcho-leftist squats and DIY spaces of the punk rock diaspora. He meets Polish artists nostalgic for their revolutionary days, Mongolian neo-Nazis in full SS regalia, and a gay expat in Ulaanbataar who needs an armed escort between his home and his job. The Russian punk scene is thrust onto the international stage with the furor surrounding the arrest of the group Pussy Riot, and Ukrainians find themselves in the midst of a revolution and then a full-blown war.While engaging with the works of literary predecessors from Rebecca West to Chekhov and the nineteenth-century French aristocrat the Marquis de Custine, Nicolay explores the past and future of punk rock culture in the post-Communist world in the kind of book a punk rock Paul... Views: 27
ADLYN My mother was murdered a year ago. The loss destroyed me. I started drinking heavily and had to take time off from school. Now, at the age of twenty, I'm living with my aunt and uncle while trying to get my shit together. But they're horrible influences. Swingers. Yes, they cheat on each other, something I'd never do. They also take me everywhere they go, afraid to leave their depressed niece alone, and this weekend the trip is to Afterglow Retreat. Afterglow--a hidden resort in the Adirondack Mountains where people can pay an outrageous five grand to have sex with a fictional character of their choice. Hell, five grand for a fantasy playmate? As far as I'm concerned, we're going to a whorehouse. They're prostitutes, and I refuse to pay for sex. Except the gorgeous Quinn is there--and let's just say...I'm f*cked. This is a love story... maybe. The Land of Rabbits contains adult content and is intended for mature audiences. It ends in a cliffhanger. Book 2 will be released during the fall of 2016.** Views: 27
Betrayed by his ex-fiancée, Dr. Wyatt Gallagher turns to the one woman he can always trust – his best friend, Mia Watson. After moving away, Wyatt has realized he wants more than friendship with the beautiful artist. With that in mind, he convinces Mia to come to Marietta for the Christmas holidays. But wooing Mia is surprisingly difficult — especially given the passionate night they’ve already shared. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #323333; -webkit-text-stroke: #323333} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #323333; -webkit-text-stroke: #323333; min-height: 16.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Though Mia Watson has loved Wyatt Gallagher for years, he's always seen her as a friend, never a lover. Except for one unforgettable interlude when comfort turned to passion. Then Wyatt moved back to Montana, leaving Mia with an unexpected consequence of their night together--and soon, heartbreak to follow. Faced with the fulfillment of her dreams, Mia knows she must reveal the consequences of their night together to Wyatt. But having withheld the truth for so long, will her confession destroy his trust in her, ending their friendship and any hope of a future together? The Gallagher's of Montana series Book 1: Sing Me Back Home Book 2: Love Me, Cowgirl Book 3: The Doctor's Christmas Proposal Views: 27
Erotica/Fantasy. 26722 words long. Views: 27
"A great book to read on a hot night." -Kelly Akemann, This Wacky Momma Reads!This Entangled Teen Crush book contains multiple PDAs, after-school detentions, and gambling on the side. Warning: betting on a boyfriend is bad for your health.Zoe Cain knows that Grant Evertide is way out of her league. So naturally, she kisses him. Out of spite. Not only is Grant her brother’s number-one nemesis, but he has zero interest in being tied down to one girl. She’s shocked—and secretly thrilled—when they start spending more time together. Zoe’s brother claims Grant is trying to make her his “Ringer,” an oh-so-charming tradition where a popular guy dates a non-popular girl until he hooks up with her, then dumps her. Zoe threatens to neuter Grant with hedge clippers if he's lying but Grant swears he isn’t trying to trick her. Still, that doesn’t mean Grant is the commitment type—even if winning a bet is on the line.Each book in the Boyfriend Chronicles series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed our of order. Series Order:Book #1 - Blackmail BoyfriendBook #2 - The Boyfriend Bet** Views: 27
In a deadly game of politics and power, the destinies of two unlikely heroes will combine to reclaim a kingdom--or see it laid to waste.Scrappy, ambitious, and stubborn, Sonya’s career as a mercenary has all been part of her plan to eventually command her own army. After running afoul of the most powerful woman in the kingdom, however, Sonya’s dreams are dashed as she finds herself humiliated, condemned, and left struggling to survive. High above her lowly state, another young soul struggles against the interior workings of a corrupt and heartless system. Prince Kendryk is at the threshold of power. Not yet old enough to rule in his own right, Kendryk takes counsel from his regent, Duke Desmond, who has his own ideas of the kingdom’s future. When Kendryk uncovers Desmond’s plot to seize the throne, he must rely on the cunning help of an outsider in order to thwart the regent’s plans and rid the kingdom of his corrupt influence. With their destinies intertwined, Sonya and Kendryk must overcome their own weaknesses for the sake of their lives and the fate of the kingdom. Large armies stand between them and victory--do they have what it takes to face the sword and triumph?In this prequel to The Desolate Empire Series, Christina Ochs delivers thrilling battles, devious political intrigue and compelling characters. The Forsaken Crown combines the excitement of the Three Musketeers with the sweeping imagery of fantasy. Readers are calling this powerful series "an all-ages Game of Thrones." Check inside to find out how to get a copy of Rise of the Storm, Book One in the Desolate Empire Series Views: 27
Can teenage agent Jack and his team flush out the truth about the Sutherland family's betrayer before it's too late? Views: 27
Joanna Parypinski is drugged, kidnapped, and forced to fight for survival, for the entertainment of the world’s rich and depraved, as well as the chance to win her weight in gold.In the race for her life, glory, and gold, Joanna must kill or be killed.“A cool, clever little story with more depth than you originally give it credit for. Superb pacing (fast and furious) and a great action packed romp, peppered with delightful f-bombs!”- Melissa Delport, author of Rainfall.“A great, action-packed read that’s part “The Hunger Games” and part “Gladiator”.The Race may be a quick read, but it packs a mighty punch. Loved it!” – Monique Snyman, author of Muti Nation. Views: 27
A Supreme Court Justice is found cut into pieces in the back of a pick-up truck.
Three other judges have already gone missing.
In the eighth installment of Scott Pratt’s bestselling Joe Dillard Series, Dillard is hired to represent the man driving the pick-up. As Dillard delves into the case, he comes to believe his client is not guilty. But who is? Who has been kidnapping and killing judges all over the state of Tennessee? The search for that answer leads Dillard and his friend, Sheriff Leon Bates, down a path so dark and so dangerous to a villain so evil, it will change both Joe and Leon forever -- if they manage to survive.
**About the Author
Scott Pratt was born in South Haven, Michigan, and grew up in Jonesborough, Tennessee. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from East Tennessee State University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee. He lives in Johnson City, Tennessee, with his wife and two dogs. Views: 27
Continue the journey with the Cooper children as they settle into life with a new family on a Nebraska farm. Will the God whom Ethan began to trust in the orphanage take care of them now? The third book in the Beyond the Orphan Train series, Prairie Homestead takes young readers on an adventure of new beginnings and lasting faith. Views: 27
