Kim Heacox, author of the National Outdoor Book Award-winning novel Jimmy Bluefeather, returns with a new, brilliant novel about family love and the lengths one will go to protect it."A sprawling novel brimming with suspense, ideas and unforgettable characters, On Heaven's Hill paints a captivating group portrait of a rebel alliance discovering their true selves in America's most glorious natural landscape. This book will appeal equally to aging idealists reared on Edward Abbey and adventurous kids hooked on Gary Paulsen. Oh, and it's laugh-out-loud funny, too."—Mark Adams, New York Times bestselling author of Tip of the Iceberg and Turn Right at Machu Picchu"Kim Heacox poses the age-old question—what price progress?—with new urgency in On Heaven's Hill, his compelling novel of an Alaskan hamlet whose remote location is no defense against big-money development. All that... Views: 339
A life void of the physical, emotional and mental abuse she has endured most of her marriage, is all she's dreamed of for years.When Cindy, who now calls herself Callie, sets foot in Coomera, her life finally begins.Malakai, son of the President of Crude Souls MC instantly feels responsible and protective of Callie, sensing she's hiding who she really is. But what, or who is she hiding from?When Callie's past returns to haunt her, Malakai takes it into his own hands and engages the Crude Souls to provide protection. By default, she becomes club property.At the risk of losing her freedom, Callie can't bring herself to walk away from Malakai, knowing he's sacrificed his life of freedom to keep her safe. To keep her alive.Will Malakai's crude possession be Callie's true awakening or will she find herself lost in another world of torture? Views: 339
Essence is a paralegal trying to make her way in New York City after failing to make it as a ballerina. She is sent upstate to bring papers to reclusive billionaire Alec Amaner. Seeing Essence awakens Alec's vampire and he gives in to the need to kill her. And yet when he tastes her blood, he realizes she is his lost love, come back to life. Everything changes for Alec. Views: 339
East Berlin, 1994In the wake of a divisive referendum, the people of the GDR are struggling
to find common ground. Concerned that populist leader, Klaus Kaminsky, is poised to take power in
East Germany, Karo and Martin come together again to defend the grassroots
democracy they are helping to build. But as Kaminsky holds rallies across the country, the mood of the people of
the GDR begins to change. Can the delicate balance of round tables and
workers' councils survive, or will the country be dragged back into the
authoritarian rule of the past? " The Soldiers' Council of the Border Regiment 33 had ameeting this morning.
We're on strike."
"You call this being on strike?"
"Yeah, fun isn't it?" Book 3 of the East Berlin Series
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Fiction from a National Book Award-winning author and "short-story writer of substantial gifts and reputation" (The New York Times). From National Book Award Winner Ellen Gilchrist, a pillar of Southern literature hailed by the Washington Post as "a national treasure," comes a colorful collection of short stories integrating favorite characters with captivating newcomers. Rhoda's reveling in her childhood and infinite possibility in "The Tree Fort" and "The Time Capsule" is juxtaposed with her darker adulthood in "Mexico." Nora Jane returns alongside Lin Tan Sing, a Chinese medical student and geneticist who predicts the birth of her twins. Fans of Gilchrist won't want to miss the author's exploration of the many stages of life—and the lightness and darkness each can bring. "Several stories in Gilchrist's latest collection are distinguished by her old magic—they have energy and gusto and humor, and a dark layer... Views: 338
Can a lawman witch find love with an outlaw familiar?After weeks spent tracking down the gentleman bandit Rafael, Hexas Ranger Enoch Bright finally has the outlaw in his sights. He doesn’t expect to find out Rafael is his familiar.When Enoch runs afoul of the murderous Bone Gang, he and Rafael strike a deal to take down the gang together. As lawman and outlaw work together, Enoch soon realizes the next thing the gentleman bandit steals will be his heart. Views: 338
After her sister goes
missing, forensics photographer Alena Malloy leaves New York and travels to
Blue Springs, Maine—her sister’s last known location—to track her down. As she pursues
her investigation, Alena butts heads with Randy Janzen, the local sheriff, and
Nash Osbourne, a Scotland Yard detective involved in the case due to its
similarity with a disappearance in the UK.
In spite of their
disagreements over how best to proceed, however, Alena begins to develop
feelings for both Randy and Nash, and it soon becomes clear that those feelings
are mutual. But will their growing romance help or hinder them in their efforts
to uncover the truth?
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From USA Today bestselling author Katie Reus comes the ALL NEW Redemption Harbor series where sparks fly and so do bullets…
She faked her own death…
Skye Arévalo left the CIA and faked her death to protect Colt Stuart, the only man she ever loved. Months later, a brutal kidnapping draws her to quietly infiltrate a dangerous cartel. Just when she thinks she’s home free, things go horribly wrong and she escapes with bloodthirsty enemies on her heels…only to find herself face to face with a bewildered and angry Colt.
He’ll cross every line to save her…
When Colt, a former Marine, finds out the woman he loved betrayed him, he’s shocked and hurt, but it doesn’t stop him from breaking every law on the books to keep her alive. Unfortunately, it might not be enough to stop a powerful enemy who will do anything to see the world burn and Skye dead.
FIRST IN NEW SERIES. Views: 338
Governess Temperance Caldwell has several misgivings about her upcoming mission trip. First, she can never take a ride on an airship without getting sick. Second, her charge has been quite recalcitrant lately. And third, she's heard terrifying things about the Amazons.That fear proves to be justified when Amazons take over the ship, mistake her for someone else, and take her hostage. Her best chance of survival is to make a liability of herself, prove to be too much trouble for the Amazons—and that would be much easier to do if Cynara, the leader of the Amazons, wasn't so captivating... Views: 338
