The Whiskeys are taking the battle to Portland and setting up shop in Merry Eastwood's backyard. They're not alone. With the support and backing of the shapeshifters, vampires, and other paranormal creatures of the Portland area society—which includes dryads, djinn, dragons, rusalkas, and much, much more—Merry Eastwood should be outmatched. But that witch is over two hundred years old and she's seen more than any of them could imagine. When a rash of murders pop up with evidence applied a little too liberally to pin Merry, Paige has a choice to make. Put Merry Eastwood, the most powerful witch their society has seen in centuries, away for murders she didn't commit. Or save her family, her society, and the entire Portland area and put her behind iron bars for the murders they can't tie her to. Views: 343
Dr. Francis Dexter arrives in London intending to atone for wrongs committed by his former self, Herbert West. A chance meeting in a pub leads to disturbing revelations by a veteran of the Great War, and forces Dexter to relive a terrible journey in the black region between death and life. (Herbert West Series supplement 4)The War of the Ages ended nearly twenty years ago in the realm of Zalarion but the seeds of evil had already been sowed and finally begun to bare their poisonous fruit. The taint of darkness seeped into the great stone walls of the elfin kingdom of Galdyria and taken root within the home of heroes who pushed back the onslaught of the Dreth Knaught Legion. The darkest days had come but none was worse than the kingdom’s beloved prince Daellien Shaaldrowbane being accused of an unspeakable act that forced him to send his earth born wife and children back to the earth realm while he tried to clear his name. His family tried to lead a normal life in the earth realm but the taint had finally caught up with them after fate brought a mysterious cloaked stranger to their home one summer night. The secret past that Daellien and his wife tried so desperately to hide from their children for years will finally be brought to light ironically through an instrument of darkness which leads to an epic journey filled with non-stop adventure and even darker revelations. Views: 343
Wendy Summer is a young woman who is just starting living out her life the way she wanted. She has a job, a house to stay in and plans for the future. Fortunately all her plans get shuttered when a young high ranking soldier notices her and takes her under his wing. From then, truth after truth gets revealed and her once boring life is filled with excitement, wonder and regrets.Wendy Summer is a young woman who is just starting living out her life the way she wanted. She has a job, a house to stay in and plans for the future. Fortunately all her plans get shuttered when a young high ranking soldier notices her and takes her under his wing. From then, truth after truth gets revealed and her once boring life is filled with excitement, wonder and regrets. Should she have known the truth about herself?The confident, beautiful and powerful Queen Diane is about to retire and leave her post to the next queen. Unfortunately the kingdom knows she has only sons from her marriage. The scheming begins as the council members start plotting on who to put on her seat. The position would bring power and wealth to whichever family continues the line of succession. Views: 343
Kristen has the life and career she has always dreamed about. Her world is turned upside down when she finds out the worst news imaginable. Kristen decides to take a break from life and accompany her friend to a working dude ranch. While there, she reconnects with an old flame that has reinvented himself into a sexy cowboy.~ Loving The Rancher ~Kristen has the life and career she has always dreamed about. Her world is turned upside down when she finds out the worst news imaginable. Kristen decides to take a break from life and accompany her friend to a working dude ranch. While there, she reconnects with an old flame that has reinvented himself into a sexy cowboy. Follow Kristen’s journey as she decides if old love should be left in the past or given a chance to rekindle in the future.~ Sex With The Lawyer ~Brooke Addison is a successful lawyer in her early thirties. She’s driven, ambitious and determined to prove herself in a male-dominated business. In fact, so determined to be made partner in her firm, she has spent the first ten years of her career so consumed by work that nothing else has seemed important. She’s had no social life and precious few romantic relationships. One day everything changed for Brooke, as she gets the worst news of her life. She decides it is time to take control of her life and start living in the moment. At a whim she jets off to Europe to see the sights and sounds. Unbeknownst to her the trip begins her journey of sexual self-discovery.~ Loving The White Billionaire ~Jaida is planning the biggest day of her life when her world comes crashing down. Her fiancé shows his true colors and she must now learn to live without her only true love. Jaida decides to take a break from life and head to the Caribbean. While there, she meets a vacationing hunky businessman named Axel. The two of them play a flirtatious game of cat and mouse until their passion eventually overflows.Jaida and Axel are pushed back to reality when they go back to the real world that only sees black and white. Follow Jaida’s journey as she tries to move on from past love and maybe capture a new one. Views: 343
"The Georgette Heyer bible...This is a must-have book for any Georgette Heyer lover." -Historically Obsessed An internationally bestselling phenomenon and queen of the Regency romance, Georgette Heyer is one of the most beloved historical novelists of our time. She wrote more than fifty novels, yet her private life was inaccessible to any but her nearest friends and relatives. Lavishly illustrated and with access to private papers, correspondence and family archives, this classic biography opens a window into Georgette Heyer's world and that of her most memorable characters, revealing a formidable, energetic woman with an impeccable sense of style and, beyond everything, a love for all things Regency. "One of the most beautiful books I know. Time and time again, on reading this book, I found myself breaking off to lift another dog-eared Heyer from the shelf and lose myself in the increased pleasure of a re-reading." -Washington Post Book World Views: 342
It is extremely difficult to watch a loved one decline as dementia ravages his or her mind, robbing him or her of memory, thinking abilities, and judgment. In her touching memoir, I Will Never Forget, Elaine C. Pereira shares the sometimes heartbreaking and occasionally humorous story of her mother’s journey through dementia, as seen through the eyes of her little girl.
Pereira begins by offering entertaining glimpses into her own childhood and feisty teenage years. Through it all, Pereira shares how her mom’s unconditional love and creative parenting style helped mold an opinionated young woman into a resourceful adult who eventually would move mountains on her mother’s behalf. As Betty Ward slowly begins to wander down the dark and narrow corridors of Alzheimer’s, Pereira details her mother’s amazing ability to mask the truth until something as innocuous as a drapery rod suddenly launches a waterfall of events. As their roles shift and a new paradigm forms, Pereira transforms into a caregiver who blindly navigates dementia’s unpredictable haze while her mother orchestrates Houdini-like disappearances and surprisingly rallies to take charge of her own destiny.
I Will Never Forget shares a powerful, emotional story that can help people affected by dementia take comfort in knowing that they are not alone. Views: 342
Destiny Melendez Ibarra is an ordinary college freshman with plenty of plans for a long and happy life. But then she dies... and comes back as a vampire.Soon she finds out that the supernatural world is full of rules that she doesn't particularly like, she has to feed on human blood, and her maker—the famous and totally annoying supermodel Enrique—expects her to be at his beck and call. As if that isn't enough, it turns out the handsome Nataniel, who she's been eyeing, is more than just a bartender and is supposed to be her sworn enemy.But when a party goes wrong, she wakes up surrounded by corpses with no idea as to how that happened, and her maker refuses to help. Her only hope to find and stop the killer before more people—including her still very human family—die lies with Nataniel... if she's willing to risk trusting him..Not suitable for younger readers..The first book in the Deadly Destiny series..Reading order:VAMPIRE TROUBLE (Book 1)VAMPIRE PROBLEM (Book 2VAMPIRE ISSUE (Book 3) Views: 342
Captain Gringo—boxed in by death in Mexico!In front of him, a muzzle pointed at his gut. Behind him, a cave full of rabid bats. Gringo's only chance is to throw himself into the arms of a sultry blonde whose insatiable lust has been known to kill — but at least her victims die in bed....Trapped, he'll have to blast a swath of bloody death with his Maxim, slaughtering an army of murdering bandits — while still staying one step ahead of the relentless Rurales. And all the while, a desperate crew of Americanos are dogging his tracks. If he won't tell them where their gold is, they won't hesitate to burn him over a slow fire and then bury the charred carcass in the CAVERN OF DOOM Views: 342
A gorgeously romantic short story, part of The Meet Cute series. Lucy's morning bus journey is the highlight of her day – it's the only time she sees her crush. But how can he take up so many of her thoughts when she doesn't even know his name? Views: 342
Life has an energy all its own. It thrives where no one would ever believe. It clings to the smallest toehold. It flourishes given any chance at all.Jane Markett was an up-and-coming exo-archeologist.. She was not about to let a bunch of stodgy, slow colleagues slow down her search for Zat-Mat-Kut, an ancient alien religious site. What happened, though, was not what anybody expected.Life has an energy all its own. It thrives where no one would ever believe. It clings to the smallest toehold. It flourishes given any chance at all.Jane Markett was an up-and-coming exo-archeologist when she first set foot on Zari-Kut-3 over a year ago. She was not about to let a bunch of stodgy, slow colleagues slow down her headlong search for Zat-Mat-Kut, an ancient alien religious site.The best android on this planet, Zack was the key to it all for Jane. He was more than just a strong back, his sensors were second to none. He was the latest in artificial intelligence. He was the key to her fast-track career path to fame and glory. All she had to do was convince Chuck, the Head Researcher in charge of this dig.What happened, though, was not what anybody expected. Views: 342
Life on the road as a truck driver can be boring at times, but when bad things keep happening wherever you go, things are anything but boring. After stumbling across a murdered couple in a car one night, everywhere Joe goes, murders occur. Will he survive the long haul, or will the killer catch up to him?A long haul trucker's life is a very nomadic, lonely life. Life on the road can be boring at times, but when bad things keep happening wherever you go, things are anything but boring. One night on a lonely stretch of highway, Joe nearly hits a car parked on the highway. When he stops to help, he discovers a grizzly murder. After reporting the crime, he notices that people are being killed wherever he goes. Is the killer toying with him? Will he be next? Follow Joe as things quickly spin out of control and the body count gets bigger and bigger while he tries to deliver his load. Views: 342
For six years, peace has reigned over the kingdom of Tredare. Lord Kern, the dark mage, is imprisoned in a magical tomb. Or so everyone thought – until one night when Kern appears and life in Tredare changes for the worst. Especially for innocent Maren, who may be the only one who can save the kingdom she loves before it's destroyed by a man bent on revenge.For six years, peace has reigned over the kingdom of Tredare. Lord Kern, the dark mage who murdered the king and queen eight years prior, is imprisoned in a magical tomb. Or so everyone thought – until one night when Kern appears during a ball at the royal castle, and life in Tredare changes for the worst. Especially for innocent Maren.Unbeknown to her, Maren’s father has a past history with Kern, and now she’s crossed Kern’s path, getting in the way of something he wants. Angry and boiling with dark magic, Kern vows to destroy those who dare defy him – including Maren, who protects the current King and Queen.Despite Maren’s best efforts, Kern lays siege to Tredare for three years. Years Maren spends plotting revenge on the man who’s determined to ruin Tredare. Views: 342
