Sheriff Alec Lawson had never robbed a train before. He'd infiltrated a band of outlaws to help capture them, but when they kidnapped Lacey Fry from the Leadville express, he had no choice but to try and rescue the young woman alone. Alec Lawson didn't know the territory and he didn't know the girl. He had to fight his way through the snowy mountains, trying to stay one step ahead of the pursuing outlaws. Bill Alcott, the gang's leader, felt he had been fooled and then betrayed by Lawson, He had to kill him to avenge his brother and keep the respect of his men. Lacey Fry had to ride as she'd never ridden before, and travel with a man she didn't know, who was her only hope of escaping a fate worse than death. So the chase was on, through snow and bloodshed, until one of them could run no further and hunter and hunted finally came face to face. Views: 137
From the author of the Riddle in Stone books comes a thrilling new series for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Kristin Cashore.Across the realms, the kings' quests captivate the imaginations of nobles and commoners alike. These dangerous competitions pit the most daring adventurers against each other as they compete for riches and glory for their kingdoms.Plain and ordinary Natalie, a sixteen-year-old peasant girl, loves listening to stories about famous adventurers, but the thrilling action of the kings' quests seems far removed from her everyday life of mucking out stables and working every odd job she can find to support her siblings and disabled mother. However, after a violent run-in with Brago, a ruthless adventurer who believes Natalie is a threat to his mission, she is dragged unwillingly into the latest contest.On the run from Brago, Natalie seeks refuge with a rival adventurer, the legendary Sir Edris, and his squire, Reg. As they toil together to find the... Views: 137
DOMINO (def.): A girl with blue hair and a demon in her mind. CAIN (def.): A stone giant on the brink of exploding. MADAM KARINA (def.): A woman who demands obedience.WILSON (def.): The one who will destroy them all. When Madam Karina discovers Domino in an alleyway, she offers her a position inside her home for entertainers in secluded West Texas. Left with few alternatives and an agenda of her own, Domino accepts. It isn’t long before she is fighting her way up the ranks to gain the madam’s approval. But after suffering weeks of bullying and unearthing the madam’s secrets, Domino decides to leave. It’ll be harder than she thinks, though, because the madam doesn’t like to lose inventory. But then, Madam Karina doesn’t know about the person living inside Domino’s mind. Madam Karina doesn’t know about Wilson.
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Lord Dixon is known among the wilder members of the ton for two things, his very exclusive brothels specializing in the most exotic of pleasures and his habit of keeping a concubine, a well-paid, full-time prostitute, at his country home for a year at a time. But romance can still be found in his shadow.Sam Nelson has been a spy on the Continent since he was sixteen. Now that the war is over, his handlers are ready to cut him loose, but spying is all knows. When one final mission comes up, Sam is ready to take it and prove he is still a valuable agent, even when the mission is merely infiltrating one of Lord Dixon's notorious house parties to retrieve a letter being used to blackmail the son of an influential peer.Lord Brisban knows he's a bit of a joke. It's why goes to Dixon's brothels, the only place he feels comfortable asking for the services of a man, and even there he won't ask for what he really wants, a chance to use a paddle or a whip. When young Mr. Nelson comes begging... Views: 137
Award-winning author Susin Nielsen has written a laugh-out-loud and heartrending novel for fans of Robyn Schneider's Extraordinary Means and Cammie McGovern's Say What You Will. Beware: Life ahead. Sixteen-year-old Petula de Wilde is anything but wild. A former crafting fiend with a happy life, Petula shut herself off from the world after a family tragedy. She sees danger in all the ordinary things, like crossing the street, a bug bite, or a germy handshake. She knows: life is out to get you. The worst part of her week is her comically lame mandatory art therapy class with a small group of fellow misfits. Then a new boy, Jacob, appears at school and in her therapy group. He seems so normal and confident, though he has a prosthetic arm; and soon he teams up with Petula on a hilarious project, gradually inspiring her to let go of some of her fears. But as the two grow closer, a hidden truth behind why he's in the group could... Views: 137
Every town has secrets. This one could end the world.
Nothing is as it seems in the tiny town of Ettney, Australia. Sixteen year old Ari Carpenter just survived a brutal accident, and now she’s being stalked by shadows, and hunted by an impossible evil. After another tragic night, Ari is thrown into a deadly conspiracy and a secret supernatural war that threatens not only everyone she loves, but the future of the world itself.
You don’t want to miss this brand new young adult supernatural thriller series that is leaving readers breathless. Described as Stranger Things meets The Maze Runner, the Unseen series is packed with twists, action, romance … and a few good scares.
For fans of Veronica Roth, James Dashner, John Marsden, and Suzanne Collins.
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"Frighteningly good...totally bad ass! The eerie world building was incredible." - Sarah Campbell, bookhookednook
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Republished for the first time since 1951, Beware of Johnny Washington is Francis Durbridge's clever reworking of the very first Paul Temple radio serial using his new characters, the amiable Johnny Washington and newspaper columnist Verity Glyn. Includes as a bonus the first Paul Temple short story, 'A Present for Paul'. When a gang of desperate criminals begins leaving calling cards inscribed 'With the Compliments of Johnny Washington', the real Johnny Washington is encouraged by an attractive newspaper columnist to throw in his lot with the police. Johnny, an American 'gentleman of leisure' who has settled at a quiet country house in Kent to enjoy the fishing, soon finds himself involved with the mysterious Horatio Quince, a retired schoolmaster who is on the trail of the gang's unscrupulous leader, the elusive 'Grey Moose'. Best known for creating Paul Temple for BBC radio in 1938, Francis Durbridge's prolific output of crime and mystery stories, encompassing plays, radio,... Views: 136
Mark Brown is hoping to become a minister of the church, but for now he is teaching the elementary school in the little town of Barker's Crossing in Wyoming. When a local landowner begins to terrorize the homesteaders around Barker's Crossing, Brown realizes that it is time to act. He has not always been a teacher; in fact he was a lawman for over ten years. Now, before he can fulfil his ambition of becoming a minister, he must take up his gun one last time and fight to defend the helpless. Views: 136
Christmas Day has come to Pemberley, and Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy has fretted over what to give the man who has everything. Even after a disastrous Christmas Eve spent with her family, she’s determined to make this a holiday to remember. Views: 136
The first FOUR books in the Baleful Godmother historical romance series. Embark on a journey that stretches from the glittering ballrooms of the aristocracy to the dark underbelly of Regency England. 1000 pages (260,000 words) of passion, danger, adventure, and romance—with a little magic thrown into the mix. This collection includes two full-length novels, one shorter novel, and a novella. Unmasking Miss Appleby Resisting Miss Merryweather Trusting Miss Trentham Claiming Mister Kemp UNMASKING MISS APPLEBY (Book 1, a full-length novel) On her 25th birthday, Charlotte Appleby receives an unusual gift from the Faerie godmother she never knew she had: the ability to change shape. Penniless and orphaned, she sets off for London to make her fortune as a man. But a position as secretary to Lord Cosgrove proves unexpectedly challenging. RESISTING MISS... Views: 136
In the year 53 b.C. a Roman army is defeated in Asia Minor. A legion survives and settles in China. At the present time an Italian historian travels to unveil the mystery of the fate of those 10,000 men near the Gobi Desert. In that endeavor he finds the love of a Chinese Anthropologist but also the danger of dark interests that do not want their presence in the region. The quest becomes a personal challenge. Views: 136
Haley Stevenson seems like she’s got it all together. But below the surface, she’s struggling. Summer school might be her last chance to get it together, not a chance to angst over boys. In fact, she’s sworn them off altogether. Fletcher Scott is happy to keep a low profile around Juniper Falls, but suddenly he wants more: more time on the ice, and more time with his infuriatingly perfect study partner, Haley. Views: 136
