A gritty tragi-comic fairy tale of sexual obsession and longing, based in equal parts on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone, Once Upon A Time In West Toronto is the story of outsiders reinventing themselves in Toronto's immigrant neighbourhoods from the 1970s to the present. It follows the adventures of Ida, an Italian proxy bride who came to Canada married a man she'd never met, only to run off with his son; her lover, the brilliant ditch digger, Marcello; Bum Bum, a virtuous thief; and various hustlers, forgers and whores. A companion book to Terri Favro's award-winning novella, The Proxy Bride, the book uses historical events in Italy and Canada to create a fast-paced and entertaining read that is both heartrending and hilarious. Views: 217
All three books of the Timeless Trilogy are now available for one low price! Start reading a new YA time travel adventure today that readers have called "fantastic from the start."
Praise for 2:20, Book One of the Timeless Trilogy:
"2:20 was awesome from page 1. The mystery of where - or rather when - Julia comes from kept me glued to the page. Once that's revealed, it's game on to try and change her fate. I'm impressed with any author that can take on something as complicated as time travel and have it make sense in the end. Holly Hook did so wonderfully." --Amazon Reviewer
Seventeen year old Julia just learned that she's in the wrong time. With no memory of where she's from, she must escape the Timeless, a group bent on sending her back home. But home is danger, says mysterious Simon, the hot new guy at school. Home is death. Julia must grow closer to Simon to unravel the truth about where she's from--but doing may be her end.
The story continues and concludes in 11:39 and 1500, the second and third books of the Timeless Trilogy. Views: 217
“A page-turner that will leave you breathless and wanting more . . .”
Being the Alpha’s daughter is no picnic. As one of the few remaining female shifters, my future duty is to become Luna of my own pack. I’m surrounded by overprotective males 24/7 that suck the fun out of life. It doesn’t help that I’m fluent in sarcasm as a second language. I don’t mean to be willful, but a girl and her wolf need to breathe.
Then there is the merging of my wolf and access to our full powers on my 18th birthday. As that change approaches, each day is proving more difficult than ever, as my feelings and moods amplify. Unfortunately for me, Dad’s called Assembly, and soon our territory will be swarming with potential Alpha mates. I’d hoped to make it through the final change before I had to deal with mating, but no such luck. Yay me.
As if that wasn’t enough, a chance encounter with a mysterious and alluring wolf has me questioning everything. Then there’s Joe, Dad’s enforcer and protégé. I can’t figure out why these feelings of desire are cropping up anytime I’m near the pain-in-the-ass shifter.
But all that pales in comparison when my dad drops a bombshell, a family secret that turns my world upside down. Nothing for me or the shifter race will ever be the same. It might just take the Moon Goddess herself to get me through this.
* This is the first book in a new adult, reverse harem series. Not intended for younger audiences due to language and sexual situations. * Views: 216
Cooking Up Stories contains 18 short stories related to food in unique and timeless ways. Fictional tales of mystery are served with a side dish of murder. Nonfiction stories of travel, adventure, and family promise to fill you with delight and warmth. Whatever your appetite demands, the short stories cooked up by these authors have something to appeal to anyone’s literary taste buds. Views: 216
The Chessmen of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American wrtier Edgar Rice Burroughs, the fifth of his Barsoom series. Burroughs began writing it in January, 1921, and the finished story was first published in Argosy All-Story Weekly as a six-part serial in the issues for February 18 and 25 and March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1922. It was later published as a complete novel by A. C. McClurg in November 1922. Views: 216
With her husband injured and no men available, Mary, a sheltered ranch wife, and Katie, her teenage daughter, must save their ranch from foreclosure. Along with some dedicated friends, they trade their dresses for workpants to take on the rigors of a cattle drive. But the challenges ahead are greater than they imagine. Will they overcome with hearts and humor intact? Will they survive at all? It's a western adventure laced with humor and emotion. Views: 216
onight's the night we take what's ours. Tonight, she's going to have a Halloween she'll never forget...
Some people call me a demon – a bad bad man who does very bad things. They’re not wrong.
We've waited patiently. We've planned this for months, down to the finest detail. And tonight, our patience will be rewarded. Because tonight, we're done waiting patiently.
College sorority girl, steel-fortune heiress, and all-around tease. We've watched Annabella for months, and our obsession has only grown into pure, untamed hunger.
Years ago, her father nearly destroyed us, but tonight, we'll be settling that debt. Tonight, this pampered little rich girl is going to be ours.
Forget ghosts, goblins, and horror-movie monsters. There are way worse things stalking her tonight - things like us.
Trick or treat, trick or treat, tonight she'll give us something sweet to eat.
...She just has no idea yet.
Hot, wild, dark, and scary! If you love it quick and dirty and with a side helping of wrong, this one’s for you! This book contains mfm themes, though it's all about her - no m/m! This book also contains themes that might be triggering to some readers. But, if you're brave enough to get through it, I promise there'll be a treat for you at the end! HEA with NO CHEATING! Views: 215
