Winter's Leap follows the story of Tommy, a young man with mild cerebral palsy. The novel looks into his mind and thoughts as a tragic event befalls him. The novel is full of humour, warmth and sadness by turn, as Tommy tries to find his identity within his family unit, as his family struggle to make sense of Tommy's world.The reader learns Tommy's deepest concerns and observations about life during his daily routine. Throughout the novel Tommy expresses a longing for his father, who he has never actually met. Views: 361
Stretch Emerson plays a lone hand!It had never happened before, but it was happening now, and the taller Texan just had to face up to it. Larry Valentine was in jail, facing a trumped-up charge of murder and theft.One of the Lone Star Hellions imprisoned, wounded and helpless. The other on the loose, and ready to fight every outlaw in northern Nevada for the sake of proving his partner's innocence. This was the situation that threw Finn County into uproar.Like it or not, Stretch had to assume the role of hero, and impersonates Wild Buck Kelsey, the star of Rowdy Rufe's Frontier Show, with hectic and sometimes hilarious consequences ... but most of all, to the ultimate downfall of eight unscrupulous enemies! Views: 361
The stunning sequel to The Hidden Icon, perfect for readers of Bradley Beaulieu and NK Jemisin."Lyrical and luminous—a great read." —Laura Bickle, author of The Hallowed Ones and The Outside on The Hidden IconIn the rival kingdoms of Ambar and Aleyn, gods walk among mortals in the form of human icons, carrying out their whims and waging untold chaos. Having decimated the city of Jhosch, Aleynian icon Eiren flees to the wilderness of the Ambarian north. She finds solace in a distant sanctuary, trying to make peace with the knowledge that she embodies Theba, the goddess of destruction.Soon, though, there is more devastation on the horizon: an imposter has declared herself the Dread Goddess in Eiren's place and rallied the Ambarian army to destroy Aleyn. Traveling to cut them off and save her family's kingdom, Eiren works to uncover the secrets of her past and keep Theba in check—all while consumed by memories... Views: 361
The Jack of Ruin: Book Two of the Unseen Moon Series Views: 360
How many husbands must die before the gossips say it’s a curse? In Lady Tessa Stanhope’s case, three husbands in five years has set tongues wagging. So when she attracts the attention of the handsome and mysterious Jack Raynerson, she is torn between desire for him and the yearning to keep him safe. But Jack is making it clear that he’s more interested in her than the curse.Is she truly unlucky or the killer they say she is? Tessa’s stepson hires Jack to investigate the suspicious death of his father, her third husband. To gather evidence against her, Jack decides he must get closer to her. While he remains unsure of her guilt or innocence, he is certain of one thing…he wants her.Just when Jack decides Tessa cannot possibly be guilty, there is another death. Can he believe in her innocence and her love? Or will he be her next victim? Views: 360
A brutally honest, uncompromising story about a teen girl who decides to take matters into her own hands.
It's senior year, and Hadley and her best friend, Magda, should be starting the year together. Instead, Magda is dead and Hadley is alone. Raped at a party the year before and humiliated, Magda was driven to take her own life and Hadley is forced to see her friend's attackers in the classroom every day. Devastated, enraged and needing an outlet for her grief, Hadley decides to get a little justice of her own.
Donning a pink ski mask and fueled by anger, Hadley goes after each of the guys one by one, planning to strip them of their dignity and social status the way they did to Magda. As the legend of the pink-masked Vigilante begins to take on a life of its own, Hadley's revenge takes a turn for the dangerous. Could her need for vengeance lead her down a path she can't turn back from? Views: 360
Jenny Wentworth returns in disgrace to her hometown of Honor, TX. After being left high and dry at the altar, she's done with men. However, there's nothing more precious to her than being a loving mother and creating the family she's always longed to have. But she needs help in the baby making department...Sheriff Caleb McCall longs to save his family's ranch and legacy. His beloved Gramps nearly lost it all, so he and his brothers are doing everything in their power to bring it back to life again. Hard work and dedication aren't enough. Unexpectedly, help comes from his buddy's sister Jenny, who he refused to get involved with all those years ago.When Jenny reunites with her brother's best friend, she can't ignore her growing feelings for the honorable Sheriff McCall. Are his kisses real or just a temporary distraction for his ongoing fight for the McCall Ranch? Can she risk her battered heart one more time to find out the answer? Views: 360
