Good art can make a person cry; great art can make a person kill.Paire Anjou came to New York to be an artist, but thus far has only achieved an artist boyfriend—the enfant terrible of the art world, Derek Rosewood. On her way to his show, where his controversial paintings will be on display, Paire sees an older man on the sidewalk, looking into the window of the Fern Gallery, gazing intently at a painting, and sobbing. As Paire approaches him, the man stabs himself in the chest.The painting that inspired the suicide is a one-off for the gallery—the last-known surviving work of a dissident Chinese artist named Qi. An empress, dressed in red, sits imperiously and stares out at the viewer. Paire is but one of the people who stare back, joined by hundreds, from around the world, flocking to the Fern Gallery to observe and obsess over the Empress. The Empress inspires lust and panic, rage and greed. When Paire starts digging into the backstory of... Views: 501
Chapter One of the serial, Keeping It In The Middle, an equestrian love story.Savannah "Van" Travis wants her life to be simple and uncomplicated, but her best friend, a handsome new riding patron, and the memory of an abusive ex just won't let that happen. Gallop headlong into the fast paced world of polo in this sweet little love story about second chances and first loves.The defiance, a small fast cargo ship in which Captain Anker runs his galactic salvage business. Anker and the crew are on their way back from some time off when they discover an abandoned lost space liner from the golden age of space exploration. The Golden sun is huge and beautiful an example of the opulence of early space exploration.This will not be an easy job though, something is just not right on board the golden sun. Views: 501
John Henry Goldfrap (1879 – November 21, 1917) was a North American journalist and author of boys\' books, participating in the "American series phenomenon." Two of North American author John Henry Goldfrap\'s westerns for boys are bound together in this Kindle edition: The Border Boys on the Trail and The Border Boys Across The Frontier The Border Boys on the Trail The boys visit New Mexico and along the way encounter a motley crowd of cowboys, Mexicans and blanketed Indians. The Border Boys Across The Frontier The sequel to The Border Boys on the Trail continues the adventures of Ralph Stetson, a good deal browner and sturdier-looking than when we last encountered him, ranch boy Walt Phelps and Coyote Pete, as angular, rangy and sinewy as ever. Includes vintage illustration! Views: 501
London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers. Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the Court? Jessica Swale's exhilarating take on the heady world of Restoration theatre premiered at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in September 2015, in a production directed by Christopher Luscombe and starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Nell. London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers. Nell Gwynn... Views: 501
Timothy the Talking Cat made me publish this. I'm so very, very sorry.Camestros FelaptonFrom Cattimothy House comes the apex of Military Science Fiction anthologies. Edited by the outspoken and fearless Timothy the Talking Cat, one of America's foremost political philosophers and one of the aspiring leaders of the future, There Will Be Walrus contains stories of adventure and excitement but also insightful essays into the nature of war, politics and the a brilliant take down of the evil presented by squirrels.If you value good old fashioned science fiction with actual stories, if you hate squirrels, if you value people speaking the TRUTH to you, then this the book for you.Yours, united in the struggle against squirrelsTimothy the Talking Cat Views: 501
Adrenaline is approximately 36, 000 words of bonus scenes, deleted scenes, character conversations, and Q&As shared over the past few years and is mostly material not found in the actual books. Here, you'll find: Jared and Tate's Chemistry Lab Scene, Valentine's Day Scene, and Anniversary Scene; Madoc and Fallon's Morning After; Deleted Scenes from Bully and Falling Away; the epic Next Generation Bonus Scene; and much, much more!
This is not a novel. It's simply bonus content for the entire Fall Away series. Views: 500
A brand new rural romance trilogy from a brand new voice: Shirley Wine introduces you to the secrets and scandals of Darkhaven...For single mum Victoria Scanlan, a visit to the luxurious country house of Darkhaven is a rare chance to combine work with pleasure. Securing the commission for The Wedding Of The Year will guarantee the ongoing success of her floral boutique and secure her the stability she needs for both herself and her son. But Darkhaven comes with a shocking guest – the groom, Keir Donovan, is the man she once knew as Seth Donahue. Her young son's father. The man who has no idea he has a child. The man she can't forget. After a lifetime of betrayal by every woman in his life, Keir has settled on a calm future with the glamorous heiress Davina Strathmore. She is everything Keir needs in a life partner: confident, poised, elegant, attractive and aware that this marriage isn't about love. But when Victoria walks back into... Views: 500
Tang Sect, the most famous martial arts sect of all. By stealing its most secret teachings to fulfill his dreams, Tang San committed an unforgivable crime. With his ambition attained, he hands his legacy to the sect and throws himself from the fearsome “Hell’s Peak.”
But he could have never imagined that this would reincarnate him in another world, one without magic, martial arts, and grudges. A land where only the mystical souls of battle lay.
The continent of Douluo.
How will Tang San survive in this unknown environment? With a new road to follow, a new legend begins… Views: 500
A novel in the Sweet Passion series.Matchmaking fathers work their magic in Between the Lines.Businessman Jake Mason works hard and plays harder. He's living a playboy lifestyle in New York until his father decides it's time for him to settle down with a wife and children.Alabama newspaperwoman Eleanor Sanders works so hard that she never finds time to play. Though her father is pleased with her dedication to the family business, he decides it's time she had some fun and romance in her life.When Jake is sent to Alabama to broker a merger between his family's media business and the Sanders' family newspaper, the fathers bank on sparks flying and love blossoming between their beloved grandchildren."BETWEEN THE LINES is author Angela Benson's latest romantic confection, with the heady flavor of an Amaretto Liqueur and the rich sensuality of smooth, sweet cream! " 4 stars! -RT BookReviews Views: 500
Darius loses everything. His father, his spaceship, even the portion of the astroid belt he'd claimed. Now, as an indentured slave, he must work his way out of servitude. Luck has the most awesome way of intervening, though. This exciting new space adventure series has it all—mouthy space pirates, a scrapy kid down on his luck, and of course, aliens. Contains all the Labors of Darius Linard:The Claim JumperWild OneRunawaysHomecomingHero Views: 500
A brand new stand-alone deep space adventure from Alastair Reynolds, featuring the author’s long-running character Merlin, who has previously appeared in “Merlin’s Gun” (1999), “Hideaway” (2000) and “Minla’s Flowers” (2007).When Merlin encounters the derelict hulk of an old swallowship drifting in the middle of nowhere, he can't resist investigating. He soon finds himself involved in a situation that proves far more complex than he ever anticipated. The Iron Tactician is the first in a new series of NewCon Press novellas. The series will be issued in sets of four, with each set featuring cover art by the same artist - one piece of artwork divided between the four covers. Views: 500
Billionaire Caleb Blackstone lives in the glamorous world of wealth and success, with every material luxury. But the moment he sees Brooke Casterley, none of that matters. Caleb is filled with a raw, undeniable need that he can’t ignore…for a girl who is so completely different from everything and everyone he’s ever known.
Only Brooke isn’t looking for love. She knows all too well just how much damage the wrong guy can do. Still, what sane, broke British girl can resist the charms of an incredibly sexy, chivalrous billionaire? What starts as flirtation quickly turns into all-consuming passion. Nothing could have prepared her for the searing heat of Caleb’s touch—or just how much she craves him.
Their whirlwind romance is the stuff of high-society fantasy—but for every moment of pleasure, there is a cost. Past mistakes and tragedy shadow them both…and falling for him might be the kind of trouble she can’t afford. Views: 500
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels comes a richly emotional story about a woman who discovers that taking a leap of faith is better than always wondering what might have been...Brenna O'Brien doesn't believe in happy endings. Not since the love of her life, Pierce McGovern, left her years ago without a word. Now, she leads a quiet life surrounded by her four matchmaking sisters, running a historic movie theater and collecting old wartime letters. But she leaves the letters unopened, preferring to imagine their possibilities rather than risk being disappointed. Then Pierce comes back to town, shattering Brenna's hard-earned peace—and forcing her to re-examine everything, and realize that if she doesn't come to terms with the life she let slip away, she may never have the courage to go after the life she wants. Views: 500
