For as long as she can remember, Lark Taylor has been looking to the stars—but she never dreamed that someday she’d find herself among them. She is Chosen to join an intergalactic academy attempting to save Earth’s toxic society from self-destruction. Lark relies on Gideon, her alluring, off-limits Guardian, to show her the ropes.
During training, Lark feels something she hasn’t felt in a long time—hope. She may hold the key to saving her planet. But as her training progresses, she learns that the Academy isn’t as altruistic as she thought. And the more she and Gideon try to deny their growing feelings for each other, (turns out interplanetary relationships are forbidden), the more they gravitate together.
Just when Lark thinks she has found a way to be with Gideon, she uncovers a secret that puts her, the Academy, and the people of Earth in more danger than ever before. If she doesn’t act quickly, she will lose everything—including the only boy she’s ever loved. Views: 13
An unusually quiet day for Maigret at the Quai des Orfèvres is disturbed by a visit from mild-mannered toy salesman, Xavier Manton. Maigret is puzzled by Manton's admission that he suspects his wife of plotting to poison him and when he receives a visit from Mme Manton later that day he is not sure who to trust. Maigret heeds the advice of his seniors and investigates the couple and when a body is discovered everyone, including Maigret, is surprised.Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret Has Scruples.'His artistry is supreme' John Banville'One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories' Guardian Views: 13
Everything that could happen did happen. Deja was let go from her job. Her apartment building was sold, and they were kicking all the tenets out to remodel. Then there were the voices in her head driving her crazy.
Enzo wanted a mate. It was forbidden on the planet he came from. When he crashed to earth, he thought he might find one here. The females seemed compatible, but something went wrong. He’s spent the last four hundred years staying out of the reach of the government and making sure his people weren’t found. The last thing he expected was Deja to show up on the doorstep of his club.
Everything about her drew him in closer. Now it was a race against time. One of her own, as well the enemies that crashed on the earth with him wanted her dead.
She wanted him, no matter what he was and she was sure he felt the same. Could they find a way to survive both human and alien threats as their love continued to grow?
Welcome to The Wolves Den where anything can happen. Views: 13
A collection for equine enthusiasts An all-new collection of the best of the classicsEditor was anchor of horse sports in ESPNFresh, new series designA perfect gift for riders, writers, or literary buffs, Horse Stories is an essential collection of some of the most compelling stories ever written about America's horses. Views: 13
Cairo, 1910. Captain Owen, The Mamur Zapt, is the head of Egypt's Political CID in the heyday of British Rule. He is ultimately responsible for law and order in the Khedive's Cairo. When the rules, whether obvious or hidden, are flouted, he steps into action—although it sometimes looks like he's merely stepped sideways, out of the way.Now it is the end of the boom, leaving banks beleaguered and borrowers in trouble whether the poorest land-working fellahin or the richest land-owning Pashas. Then a civil servant suspiciously dies at his desk. The whiff of corruption is in the air. Even Owen, who is supposed to be investigating the affair, appears to be living beyond his means. As he turns to such unlikely allies as the Grand Mufti, the local barber, and the Widow Shawquat, he penetrates to the heart of such sinister organizations as the Khedive's Agricultural Society. The rich are tricky, and money speaks louder than words, challenging Owen to use all his skills to stop... Views: 13
