Feisty DEA Agent Candy Lane can't decide which is worse—being romanced by a violent drug lord she helped put away or fulfilling the mating prophecy for an arrogant immortal. A freelance missing persons case may have brought them together, but she has no intention of becoming the god's Chosen until the past catches up with her and forces her to face the facts of her heart. Enlil, Mesopotamian god of wind, doesn't like the foul-mouthed agent one bit. She's crass, bold, and unbelievably sexy, at least to his inner bull. After a couple hundred years of being cockblocked by the beast, he knows the tiny spitfire will never grab that opportunity by the horns. Immortal or not, once he makes her his Chosen and becomes corporeal after hundreds of years, they can go their separate ways. Too bad his heart has other plans. Views: 15
Tea, Love...and Revolution!The Rebel Mechanics aren't the only group plotting revolution against the magical British Empire. There are rebel magisters, as well, and Verity Newton and her magister employer, Lord Henry, know that the only way for the revolution to succeed is if both groups work together. A diplomatic mission seems like the perfect opportunity for them to meet with rebels in other colonies and gather support—right under the governor's nose.From drawing rooms, ballrooms, and the harbor in Boston to the streets of Charleston, Verity and Henry find themselves up against stubborn factions of both magisters and Mechanics and increasingly aware that they can only really count on each other as their relationship deepens. It may take a real crisis to unite the rebel movements and rally them to the cause—but could such a crisis also tear them apart? Views: 15
Ex-Vietnam gunner C. J. Floyd discovers his knack for detection when he traces a Denver flea-market treasure back to the murder of a World War II veteran. After leaving Vietnam as a decorated gunner, Calvin Jefferson "C. J" Floyd returned to the Victorian home on Denver's famed Bail Bondsman's Row where he'd been raised by his uncle. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, he found a fast friend and kindred soul in Wiley Ames, a resilient World War II vet, former Skid Row derelict, and manager of a pawnshop in the city's Five Points neighborhood. But Wiley and C. J. shared more than the scars of war: They both had an appreciation for rare memorabilia, and Wiley came across a lot of it at his shop in downtown Denver. So when Wiley is gunned down in an alley, C. J.'s already fragile world threatens to collapse. But with no leads and the sad case gone cold, C. J. forges ahead in a new direction as a bail bondsman and bounty hunter in his... Views: 15
Who else but Joseph Wambaugh could write "a joy, a hoot, a riot of a book" that is also acclaimed as "one of this season's best crime novels"? That's howThe New York Times Book Review and Time, respectively, described his last novel, Finnegan's Week. Nobody writes a faster, funnier, more satisfying tale of cops and criminals, the high life and lowlifes that Wambaugh—and Floaters is his sharpest yet.Mick Fortney and his partner Leeds manage to cruise above the standard police stress-pools of coffee and Pepto-Bismol—they're water cops in the "Club Harbor Unit," manning a patrol boat on San Diego's Mission Bay. A typically rough day's detail consists of scoping out body-sculpted beauties on pleasure craft, rescuing boating bozos who've run aground, jeering at lifeguards, and hauling in the occasional floater who comes to the surface.But now their days are anything but typical, because the America's Cup international sailing regattas... Views: 15
A rare antique draws Denver detective C. J. Floyd into a plot of murder, greed, and a mystery rooted in nineteenth-century Utah. The owner of a Denver antique shop specializing in western collectibles, C. J. Floyd stumbles upon a unique find in the form of a book from post–Civil War America. It's evidence of the near-mythic existence of a fourth daguerreotype, alleged to have been taken during the 1869 Golden Spike Ceremony at Promontory Summit, Utah, upon the completion of the transcontinental railroad. The existing three photos are museum artifacts. If C. J. is reading the clues right, he's close to locating the fourth piece of an irreplaceable historical puzzle that at least one person has already died for. When the book thief who sold him the stolen vintage tome is shot to death in an alley behind the store, C. J. is pegged as a suspect. Unfortunately, his angle on the crime isn't easy to prove. Soliciting help from his... Views: 15
Olympic pole-vaulter Gunnar Kingsley is competing in Rio, where he will finally meet Mia Orlán—his longtime online pen pal. He assumes Mia thinks he’s just an average guy, and hopes that her impoverished upbringing has prevented her from researching him.In the eight years they’ve been corresponding, Mia has developed feelings for her American friend she fears won’t be returned. If by some miracle they were, she’s even more afraid a physical relationship would leave only heartbreak in its wake.Meanwhile, Gunnar fears if she knows of his elite ranking, she’ll end up being just another girl who’ll treat him like a shallow jock. He wants more from her. Will Gunnar come clean when the torch is lit in Rio, or will Mia confront him first? Views: 15
Black Shamrocks MC #1.5 NovellaBefore we reach the end of the Black Shamrocks MC series, let's go back to the start...With the woman he loves—the woman he failed— fading away before his eyes, Mikhail Kennedy realises that he needs to do something drastic to save her. To save himself. If she flinches away from his touch one more time, his guilt-ridden heart is going to shatter into a million pieces. Madelaine O'Brien knows she's drowning. The after effects of what happened to her are slowly killing her will to live; yet, she can't find the strength to stop it. Keeping everything a secret is the only option. Her internal battle to fight off her feelings of contamination and shame is hard enough without needing to explain to the Black Shamrocks MC what really happened with her crazy ex-boyfriend. When Mik comes home and tosses her motorcycle helmet into her hands, declaring that they're going to ride for as long as it takes for Maddi to open up to him, she realizes this is make-or-break. The trip is either going to push their relationship past the point of no return or it's going to be their chance to set about SOOTHING SUFFERING.DISCLAIMER: This book contains depictions of graphic situations and is not suitable for all readers. Views: 15
The latest contemporary novel from Una LaMarche, acclaimed author of Five Summers, Like No Other, and Don't Fail Me Now. In the high-pressure months leading up to the performance that will determine their futures, a group of friends at a performing arts school look back on when an unexpected event upended everything. "A poignant and timely socially conscious narrative."—Kirkus It's always been you—you know that, right? At a prestigious New York City performing arts school, five friends connect over one dream of stardom. But for Joy, Diego, Liv, Ethan and Dave, that dream falters under the pressure of second-semester, Senior year. Ambitions shift and change, new emotions rush to the surface, and a sense of urgency pulses between them: Their time together is running out. Diego hopes to get out of the friend zone. Liv wants to escape, losing herself in fantasies of the new guy. Ethan conspires to turn... Views: 15
New mystery from Amazon best-selling author!
Ditched at the altar, ShelbyJenkins tosses down her bouquet, quits her job, and accepts a position as gardener and event coordinator at an upscale retirement community. Her first day on the job results with a dead body in the greenhouse under the orchids and with her as the prime suspect!
Toss in a handsome handyman, quirky characters, and a flirtatious grandma and the fun never stops.
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From USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson I once read that every warrior hoped an honorable death would find him. I always went looking for mine, but not even the Reaper wanted me.I was trained to kill. I was trained to not ask why. To take orders and just march in line. Hooah motherfucker. Life or death.Ride or die.And I’m not only talking about the military. I’m talking about the life that led me on the road to nowhere.My life.I fought for my brothers. I fought for my family. I fought for my country. And I fought for her… Never realizing I might die for them too.** Views: 15
“He is a good man and the world deserves to know the real Logan Lassiter. Now, if only he’d let me show them.” Allie Mooreland is that girl everyone loves to talk to. And if you’re talking football, she loves talking to you. Logan Lassiter is the hot shot wide receiver for the San Antonio Rattlers. He’s a man of few words on the field, and even fewer words off. He’s a simple man who doesn’t want anyone knowing his personal business. Especially reporters. So when Allie is tasked with spending three weeks with him during the off season so she can write the first exclusive article on the record-breaking hero, she realizes her work is cut out for her. Allie’s goal: Make America fall in love with Logan Lassiter. But when she travels to small town, Texas, and starts getting to know Mr. Lassiter, she finds that her job shouldn’t really be that difficult. Logan’s sense of familial duty and his generous heart are easy to fall in love with. Unless you’re under professional obligation not to. Even after Logan professes his feelings for Allie, she has a decision to make: let go of the one thing she’s always found her identity in, or step off the sidelines and let her heart be loved. This book is the first in the Wounded Hearts Series. It can be read as a standalone.** Views: 15
From the New York Times bestselling author of Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? comes an enchanting collection of stories for the holiday season.For years Jeanette Winterson has loved writing a new story at Christmas time and here she brings together twelve of her brilliantly imaginative, funny and bold tales. For the Twelve Days of Christmas—a time of celebration, sharing, and giving—she offers these twelve plus one: a personal story of her own Christmas memories. These tales give the reader a portal into the spirit of the season, where time slows down and magic starts to happen. From trees with mysterious powers to a tinsel baby that talks, philosophical fairies to flying dogs, a haunted house and a disappearing train, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and spooky wonder of Christmas. Perfect for reading by the fire with loved ones, or while traveling home for the holidays. Enjoy the season of peace and goodwill, mystery,... Views: 15
