A new action-packed spy and adventure series for young fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne—with the first four books publishing simultaneously. Binge read for summer!Martial arts expert Connor Reeves isn't your typical bodyguard—in fact, he looks like a regular kid. He blends in with the crowd. That's why he's so good at his job.For his new assignment Connor's been posted to a luxury yacht. His mission: to protect the twin daughters of an Australian media-mogul. It's a watertight operation, more a vacation than a dangerous duty—until the unthinkable happens. Far out at sea, heavily-armed pirates hired by enemies of the twins' father launch a high-powered attack against the yacht in an act fueled by greed and a desire for vengeance. It's up to Connor to push back the pirates and stop them from reaping destruction. Combining pulse-pounding action, diabolical enemies, and an insider's knowledge of the tricks of the trade, the BODYGUARD series is... Views: 351
Bucolic Painters Mill is plunged into darkness in this new short mystery, from the New York Times bestselling author of Among the Wicked, featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder.
It’s Friday the 13th in Painters Mill and rumors of an Amish “rager”—a huge outdoor party rife with underage drinking—puts Chief of Police Kate Burkholder and her small department on edge. To make matters worse, Painters Mill is in the midst of a county-wide power outage. At the height of the rager, a teenage Amish girl is attacked with a hammer and left for dead. Kate is called to the scene—an abandoned farm teeming with loud music and rowdy behavior—to find the girl unconscious and bleeding from a head wound. With the girl in a coma and an unknown attacker on the loose, Kate must discover who would want to hurt her, and why, before it’s too late. Views: 351
War has come in this sequel to the best-selling novel THE LOST LEVEL.The snake-like Anunnaki have always been a blight for the people living in the hidden dimension known as the Lost Level, but now, the denizens are fighting back. After their community is decimated and their loved ones are enslaved in the aftermath of a devastating Anunnaki attack, Aaron Pace leads a diverse group of warriors — including the bow-woman Tolia, the mighty Karenk, a baby Triceratops, and a time-displaced Ambrose Bierce — on a trek through primordial jungles, dark forests, and a sun-blasted desert while battling pterodactyls, man-eating worms, and other dangers.Can their small band lay siege to the Anunnaki city and rescue their friends, or will they suffer the same cruel fate so many others have before them? Find out in Brian Keene's RETURN TO THE LOST LEVEL.Includes the bonus short story "The Chinese Beetle." Views: 351
This is a short novella told from alternating POV’s. It is my hope that the addition of the novellas will serve to enrich the stories told in the Lowcountry Mystery full-length novels. Views: 351
As players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of dragons and magic, he’s a little disappointed to find he’s become a blind, boneless slime monster. Mikami’s middle age hasn’t gone as he planned: He never found a girlfriend, he got stuck in a dead-end job, and he was abruptly stabbed to death in the street at 37. So when he wakes up in a new world straight out of a fantasy RPG, he’s disappointed but not exactly surprised to find that he’s not a knight or a wizard but a blind slime demon. But there are chances for even a slime to become a hero… Views: 350
Have you ever made a mistake at the worst possible moment? That's what happened to Pastor Brad Johnson. Offerings were down, and tensions were up. Somehow, someone was draining funds from the church. The deacons were upset, and the congregation was worried. After one service, Pastor Brad finds cash on the floor of his office and puts it in his Bible for safekeeping. Little does he know that his actions will set into a motion a course of events where he will be accused of theft, gambling, adultery, and drug use. To prove his innocence, Pastor Brad vows to uncover the mystery of the missing church offering. Views: 350
Alone since the tragic death of her beloved parents, Indian-born beauty, Sita, has suffered a life of torment at the hands of her uncle, her reluctant Guardian, who despises, abuses and beats her. In despair on a voyage to Calcutta, she is on the verge of throwing herself overboard when she is saved by a handsome and mysterious stranger. Even after her saviour disappears, he seems ever-present in her thoughts and in the background of events as Sita is caught up in the political intrigue and turmoil surrounding the controversial Ilbert Bill, which aims to put Indian Judges back into the Indian Courts to sit in judgement not only on their compatriots but also on the British. Kidnapped by murderous men desperate to stop the Ilbert Bill, who say, "if your uncle wants you back, he will have to agree to kill it."Sita is locked into a cold damp cell in an ancient Fort and is desperate to escape when she is rescued by her hero, who she has sent her thoughts to that she is in desperate... Views: 350
"It was a beautiful little one-bite story. The simmering tension of their years-long, seemingly unrequited crushes had me breathless. Their love shimmers off the pages!"—USA Today Bestselling Author, Christ BarthFor those of us not ready to give up on fairy tales...Beth Walker moved to Santa Christa to build a new happily-ever-after and do it all on her own. After having her castle pulled out from under her by her cheating ex-husband, she's more than wary of anyone else coming into her life. But when she finds herself with a severely sprained ankle and storm clouds on the horizon, it might just be time to accept the help of a knight in shining armor.Drew Barnes might look like Prince Charming, but he's better suited to slaying the dragons of Beth's past. After coming to Beth's rescue, Drew doesn't know why Beth went from hot to cold. Even worse, he doesn't know why he can't stop thinking about her. But when a chance encounter brings them back... Views: 350
What happens when authors start discussing the “steam” level of their sex scenes and realize they run the gauntlet from Naughty to Filthy? Dirty It Up is born. A sexy collection of holiday novellas with each story getting dirtier as you go. Go deep and get dirty this holiday season. We’ve been naughty. Now it’s your turn… Naughty Temptation, by Amelia Bond Indecent Holiday, by Elizabeth Brown Sordid Games, by Elizabeth Kelly Dirty Intentions, by Aubrey Bondurant Filthy Appeal, by Ramona Gray
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(P/V/G Composer Collection). Twenty songs for piano, voice and guitar from the legendary Leonard Cohen who penned "Hallelujah" and many other songs. This collection includes that song as well as: Bird on the Wire (Bird on a Wire) * Chelsea Hotel #2 * Everybody Knows * Famous Blue Raincoat * The Future * I'm Your Man * Nevermind * Suzanne * Tower of Song * Waiting for the Miracle * You Want It Darker * and more. Views: 350
When Pug and Lady Miranda have a scary run-in with a lion one night (it might be hiding under the bed), Lady M decides Pug needs to face his fears and go on safari. Pug goes a bit wobbly when he finds out he'll be coming nose to nose with Florence, the rare white lion cub, but he soon realises that lions may not be the most dangerous thing in the wildlife park ...Safari Pug is the third book in Laura James's beloved illustrated series about roly-poly Pug and his human, Lady Miranda. It is is perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff.A great book with lovely pictures and typography for five- to seven-year-olds who are starting to read for themselves and like dogs with multiple chins - The Times on COWBOY PUG Views: 350
