Full-time marine biologist and part-time heartbreaker Liv Cucinelli knows that there are plenty of fish in the sea. So why can't she seem to escape the lure of the one woman she hates the most?When Liv is unexpectedly reunited with Mira Butler—the homophobic princess who ruined Liv's college career—the last thing she wants is to spend even a second in the company of her former nemesis. Having loathed Mira for years, she's not prepared to forgive her, let alone pursue a friendship. But Mira, who is oblivious to the destruction she caused, refuses to leave Liv alone.Once Liv learns the truth about their shared past, she begins to see there is more to Mira than she could have ever anticipated.Can they overcome their stormy history to become friends? Or maybe even more? Views: 337
Life in a troubled neighbourhood demands too much too young. But Sonny wouldn't really know.Watching the world from her bedroom window, she exists only in second-hand romance novels and falls for any fast-food employee who happens to spare her a glance. Everything changes with the return of Vince, a boy who became a legend after he was hauled away in handcuffs at fourteen. Sonny and Vince used to be childhood friends. But with all that happened in-between, childhood seems so long ago. It will take two years of juvie, an inebriated grandmother and a porn stash for them to meet again.The Coconut Children is an urgent, moving and wise debut from a young and gifted storyteller. Views: 337
She seeks adventure. He battles his darkness. Will a curse end their beautiful magic? A 2017 Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Award Winner! Herman Anderson hopes there's more to life than her challenging past. So when a mysterious and alluring stage magician invites her to be his assistant, the seventeen-year-old can't wait to start the behind-the-scenes training at his gothic Ontario mansion. But after she senses a growing attraction between her and the trained illusionist, she wonders what's holding him back from stirring love's magic. Stephen Dagmar lives every day with the knowledge of his family's curse. But as he sets the path in motion to destroy the dark sorcery, his stunningly beautiful stage partner throws his plan into turmoil. And as the sparks shine brighter with each passing moment, the magician fears that breaking free of the spell will crush Herman's heart. As the days... Views: 337
Runaway bride Katya Dostoyevna escaped to Nocturne Falls ten years ago. She's lived a quiet life since then, establishing a much-needed animal sanctuary. It's good work for a shy witch who prefers to talk to animals, both supernatural and mundane. Scorned groom Danil Leonov has finally tracked down the girl who fled from their arranged marriage. He doesn't want to marry her any more now than he did then, but she left with something he desperately needs. The fate of the fae world depends on it. But he's not the only one after the microchip he developed. And after he and Katya connect, Danil starts to wonder if it's the tech he really wants, or the woman he didn't realize he loved. Views: 337
When Harshit, Sumit and Katrina rescue Priya from the gun-runners they might as well have signed their death sentence! The gun-runners are now after them because they are afraid the Four might spill the beans to the police. Find out how the Four escaped and brought the gun-runners to justice! Buy this book right now!Harshit is an orphan who runs away because of cruel guardians and meets Sumit and Katrina who are also orphans and who have run away because of similar reasons. They rescue Priya from two gun-runners and they might as well have signed their death sentence, for now the gun-runners are after them. Find out how the Four escaped and brought the gun-runners to justice! Buy this book right now! Views: 337
A palace filled with love. A five-year-old little girl and war. Sometimes destiny looks nothing like happily ever after.Princess Tori Anerez` is born into nobility on the planet of Corasias. Her life is complicated by misfortunes from the very beginning. She is too young to realize the consequences resulting from an overnight attack close to the palace, but that action by evil assassins sets her destiny. Views: 336
Each First Contact is tricky; there's a lot of money at stake
So it's odd when an alien from a new race really doesn’t want to make contact at all—much preferring to quietly go shopping. Jim Able has to find out who this alien calling himself "Edward of Turcania" really is.
Jim enlists the help of Turcanian professor and TV personality, Madhar Nect. She introduces him to the divisive religious minority that Edward, whose real name is Sopha, belongs to.
Jim lies to secure his interview with the elusive Sopha. Though they connect through a powerful religious ceremony, Sopha is the one person he should never have lied to.
Can Jim still seize success from his rapidly failing mission?
What price will he, and the people of TMV-II, pay for his deception as the deep societal fractures of this world erupt?
SOPHA is the second episode of Jim Able: Offworld. - short reads of 10 to 15K words. This sometimes humorous, sometimes deep adventure spans four episodes starting with ABLE Views: 336
It’s 147 time in Clay Bay, a water-based triathlon Suzy’s mom has organized to help extend the tourist season a bit longer. And while Suzy and Josie are more than comfortable enjoying the event as mere spectators, Chef Claire is determined to participate in the grueling event. But as her training regimen accelerates, she soon finds herself agreeing with both of them that she’s lost her mind.When they find a Maltese stranded on a paddleboard in the middle of the River during one of Chef Claire’s training sessions, they’re able to rescue the dog and soon reunite her with her owner. But Suzy is convinced that the dog being out on the water all by itself was no accident and certain that Maria, the dog’s owner, was being sent a message. And when one of the participants is shot during the race, the stakes are raised in a hurry as Suzy begins her search for clues.But before Suzy can even begin to find her bearings regarding who might have killed the kayaker, she is banished from the investigation by Chief Abrams, who is following the mandate laid down by her mother that she refrain from doing what comes naturally. Miffed and petulant about being cut out of the case and sent to the sidelines, the Snoopmeister sets out on her own investigation, and is soon up to her neck in the middle of a mystery that involves a diverse cast of characters who work for the company that is organizing the 147, a few of their corporate sponsors, and an ex-gangster bookmaker from her mother’s past.Forced to cut a deal with her mother, Suzy agrees to focus on her personal life in exchange for her mother’s agreement to mind her own business. And when Suzy and Chief Abrams find themselves in Mexico trying to track down the killer, along with her mother and her new boyfriend, Suzy has a chance encounter with a stranger who just might be a ‘keeper’ and bumbling through a series of adventures that will hopefully lead her and the Chief down the trail they need to put the pieces together in a very strange and funny puzzle. Views: 336
