Are you the lawyer who got blown up with his girlfriend?
Defense lawyer Brian Lord survived the car bomb that killed his fiancée. Out of work and out of his mind, he takes on a lifeguard job at the beach. But there's one wave he'll never see coming....
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From the hood of Chicago, Ronnie knew ever since he was young that he was different, and that he wanted to be fabulous when he grew up, becoming one of the most talented drag queens, and meets with a entertainment manager named Lucky and moves to New Orleans to pursue his dreams! But when bad experiences leave Ronnie traumatized, he starts to rethink his dream.....It had been ages…well…years since Eddy Tall had visited his cottage on Lake Of Mists…Too long in fact…Not since Sarah died…oh some six or so years earlier. When Eddy awoke from a night’s sleep that morning he decided the time was perfect to drive up to the cottage once more. Maybe he would get a sense of his beloved wife there because the cottage was where they were the most happy during their 55 years as Mr. and Mrs. Tall. It had been their hide-away from the world of business, family and a crowd of friends that were more interested in…well…That didn’t matter anymore. Eddy had locked all that out when none of those friends took the time to see Sarah off into the nether reaches of the afterlife….where-ever that was. Views: 749
Miranda is a lonely child. For as long as she can remember, she and her father have lived in isolation in the abandoned Moorish palace. There are chickens and goats, and a terrible wailing spirit trapped in a pine tree, but the elusive wild boy who spies on her from the crumbling walls and leaves gifts on their doorstep is the isle’s only other human inhabitant. There are other memories, too: vague, dream-like memories of another time and another place. There are questions that Miranda dare not ask her stern and controlling father, who guards his secrets with zealous care: Who am I? Where did I come from?
The wild boy Caliban is a lonely child, too; an orphan left to fend for himself at an early age, all language lost to him. When Caliban is summoned and bound into captivity by Miranda’s father as part of a grand experiment, he rages against his confinement; and yet he hungers for kindness and love. Views: 749
Breaking Hollywood is a hot and hilarious standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Towle...
It wasn't supposed to be like this...
I wasn't supposed to be boyfriendless, homeless and jobless at twenty-eight. And I most definitely wasn't supposed to hit Hollywood's resident bad boy Gabriel Evans with my car and break his foot.
Now I'm stuck in his apartment, taking care of him while he's incapacitated. Living with the hottest guy in Hollywood, who I've had a crush on forever, doesn't sound like a chore, right? Wrong.
Gabriel Evans is rude, crude, drinks way too much and, as soon as his foot is healed, I'm out of here.
So, why do I keep forgetting to check the classifieds? And keep getting flustered when I see him shirtless? Breaking Hollywood wasn't part of the plan. But neither was falling in love with him.
'Breaking Hollywood is romantic comedy at its best. It's laugh-out-loud funny, incredibly sexy, sweetly heartfelt and unadulterated fun... You'll be smitten with everything about this entertaining, steamy and feel-good romance' *USA Today's Happy Ever After*
Loved Breaking Hollywood? Check out Samantha's sexy, laugh-out-loud romance, Wardrobe Malfunction, out now! Views: 749
From the day Luna entered the Nelson's Christian home, they knew their foster-child had “special gifts”. Whenever she passed through the orchard gate, the world of flowers and grass for her became a realm of meadow-fairies and elves. Was this from the Divine or something more "nefarious"? Could this be a modern day Narnia? The Nelsons believe, but folks with only "religious eyes" are more skeptic."Blessed are the eyes that see the things you see."Luke 10:23Manny and Harald Nelson, they knew their foster-child was special. As devote Christians, the elderly couple gave her a home filled with love at their cherry orchard farm in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. Luna had a special gift, a way of seeing Nature with vision going beyond what ordinary people see. Like in the fantasy-land of Narnia, whenever Luna passed through the old iron gate at the orchard's end, she left the world of flowers, trees, and tall grass and entered the realm of meadow-fairies and elves. With her simple Christian faith, Manny believed God to have sent Luna as a gift and that her motherly calling was to nurture the child. One day Luna would use her heavenly insight to bring blessing to all God's children. Elsewhere, Luna's perceptions wrought a variety reactions in the tiny village of Ellison Bay. The members at the local Bible church, where the Nelsons worshiped, were of another mindset. For them, these visions weren't from God but something Evil. Suspicions grew that Sister Manny had been deceived into fostering an unholy child. Other townspeople rumored Luna to be a psychic medium, and a few New Agers even saw her as a "Star-Child", endowed with supernatural powers and possibly an Alien.Follow Luna as she passes in and out of the magic portal, making friends with Weenah and the flower-fairies beyond the meadow and trees into the land of Entréea. Follow as Manny and Harald seek to protect her and lovingly guide her along the spiritual path. Will the folks at church or the New Agers succeed in imposing their vision of reality on this happy home? What will Luna's destiny be?Read “Seeing is Believing” a novelette of about 8,000 words. Views: 749
In the wild, it’s every creature for itself. They all had to survive and adapt to their surroundings. However, a tragedy changed all that. In order to maintain balance, the predators fought against the preys. They brutally engaged in a never-ending battle of the century that changed the course of history forever. This happened before the evolution of man, in somewhat sixty five million years ago.Prey vs Predator is the first installment of the The Pack series. It's talks about two sides of the animal life, the predators and the preys. The preys have been beaten, eaten, marred and scarred for years, until a stag named Zafeen rises up, and together with his brother Varn, they convince every prey to fight back against the predators and reclaim back their land. However, every now and then, the predators find a way to sneak into their territory and hunt. Fueled by the tragic end of his parents, Zafeen takes leadership of all the preys and even takes revenge on every predator who dared to crossed him. The preys drive every last predator out and form their own continent with only their kind residing in it. They named it Praemar. The predators have their own continent too, named Huxton, where every vicious savage resides.The concept of the story is mainly centered on family. The predators and preys may have their differences, but when it comes to protecting the ones they love, they would do about anything for them. Views: 748
A cowardly captain. An incompetent crew. A mission she can't fail.
Nile and her small band of loyal midshipmen saved the ship, and Captain Rima might just kill them for it . . . one young officer at a time. No one and nothing on the Aurora is safe anymore, least of all Nile’s explosive secrets or her connection with Domenic, which vibrates between them like a cutlass speared into the deck.
When the shifting tide of war suddenly turns Aurora’s backwater outpost into a vital battleground, Nile faces an impossible choice between duty and freedom. In a cascade of violence, gunpowder, and lies, Nile will soon discover who has her back and who wants to stab a dagger in it. To save the ones she loves, Nile may have to sacrifice everything. Views: 748
These books contain a form of free verse poetry, opinions based on observation, and some humour and imagination, engaging the heart as well as the mind. A critical look at many current issues intriguing and plaguing man.Who knows but some of the ideas in the books may get you inspired to do that thing you always wanted to do, even if this comes in a very small way, to make your corner of this world a better place to be in. Who knows but you may realize your little corner is a really nice place to be in after all.It's all about life, if at times expressing life "outside the box" as the saying goes. Views: 747
From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Laurelin Paige comes a new story in her Fixed Trilogy series....
I like sex. Kinky sex. The kinkier the better.
Every day, it's all I think about as I serve coffee and hand out business agendas to men who have no idea I'm not the prim, proper girl they think I am.
With a day job as the secretary to one of New York's most powerful men, Hudson Pierce, I have to keep my double life quiet. As long as I do, it's not a problem.
Enter: Nathan Sinclair. Tall, dark, and handsome doesn't come close to describing how hot he is. And that's with his clothes on. But after a dirty, filthy rendezvous, I accept that if we ever see each other again, he'll walk right by my desk on his way to see my boss without recognizing me.
Only, that's not what happens. Not the first time I see him after the party. Or the next time. Or the time after that. And as much as I try to stop it, my two worlds are crashing into each other, putting my job and my reputation at risk. And all I can think about is Nathan Sinclair. All I can think about is getting just one more dirty, filthy fix.
Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new listeners, it's an introduction to an author's world. And for fans, it's a bonus book in the author's series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do. Views: 746
It all began with a prophecy.....Scarlett was a normal, fifteen year old girl, living with her mother at Greenport. It was her last year of training at the Arma, the hunters academy. She was happy and excited. That was until the Imperial Guard came looking for her. She was not as normal as she had thought. She was abducted, along with her friend, Alice........It all began with a prophecy.....Scarlett was a normal, fifteen year old girl, living with her mother at Greenport. It was her last year of training at the Arma, the hunters academy. She was happy and excited. That was until the Imperial Guard came looking for her. She was not as normal as she had thought. She was abducted, along with her friend, Alice. She finds out that her real parents are in Aregon, imprisoned by the evil Emperor, and her abducters are taking her directly to him. At the same time, the Wolf King of Lycaonia declares war on Aregon. Scarlett faces certain death as she is thrown into the middle of a war between two ancient enemies...... Views: 746
Social science fiction with a sprinkling of humour. Gay to straight or straight to gay? Would you change your sexual orientation if you could? When the scientists gave a large dose of insulin to the mice in their food, a number of the mice began to engage in same-sex sexual activity.Social science fiction with a sprinkling of humour. Gay to straight or straight to gay? The story was that some scientists in Edinburgh had carried out experiments on mice. When the scientists gave a large dose of insulin to the mice in their food, a number of the mice began to engage in same-sex sexual activity. Would you change your sexual orientation if you could? How does sexuality and sexual orientation actually work? These are the questions facing a group of young people living in the North of England. Along the way, they confront issues of sexual role, family breakdown, social isolation and what's going on in John's fridge - you name it. "I find this story a fascinating read, as Mr Reed manages to give his characters a kind of complexity that feels real in many ways." -Hot Sauce Reviews“Despite its short length, Reed presents the reader with a complex, well-realized characters, and interesting questions to think about. It makes a statement about social activism, sexual identity, the role of the media, and the desperation some people feel to be accepted.” - David L. Felts, SFReader"A quick read that makes you laugh as much as it makes you think. " - A BookLikes reviewer"What an odd, short, minimalist thought piece. I enjoyed it." - A Goodreads Reviewer"I have never read a story quite like this. Often authors don't dive into touchy subjects like this one, but Michael Reed did an excellent job!" - A Goodreads Reviewer"This book brought a lot of questions to mind." - A BookLikes reviewer Views: 746
An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure!
In this super edition, set during the events of A Vision of Shadows, one of ShadowClan’s most loyal warriors must go on a perilous quest—one that will take him and the ThunderClan warrior Dovewing to the heart of a dangerous territory unlike any they have seen before.
Long one of the proudest warrior Clans, ShadowClan now faces an unprecedented period of darkness and uncertainty. Its deputy, Tigerheart, is determined to help his Clan survive. But a crossroads is fast approaching…and when their medicine cat has an ominous vision, Tigerheart discovers that the only way to save his Clan may be to leave it behind forever.
Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series. This stand-alone entry is perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike. Views: 745
We have brown hair. Brown eyes. Fair skin. We are healthy and strong and smart. But only one of us has ever had a secret.
Dahlia 16 sees her face in every crowd. She’s nothing special—just one of five thousand girls created from a single genome to work for the greater good of the city.
Meeting Trigger 17 changes everything. He thinks she’s interesting. Beautiful. Unique. Which means he must be flawed. When Dahlia can’t stop thinking about him—when she can't resist looking for him, even though that means breaking the rules—she realizes she’s flawed, too. But if she’s flawed, then so are all her identicals. And any genome found to be flawed will be recalled.
Destroyed.
Getting caught with Trigger would seal not only Dahlia’s fate, but that of all five thousand girls who share her face. But what if Trigger is right? What if Dahlia is different?
Suddenly the girl who always follows the rules is breaking them, one by one by one… Views: 745
Do you enjoy flash fiction? Here is a unique collection of three exciting fable stories that are made to be a fun experience for action-adventure and humor. Each story is more exciting than the last, as it tells an inspiring narrative that is affordable for the value price and can be download on the go from Smashwords.com.There comes a time when a person must stand for his or her beliefs to make their dreams come true, but sadly Maxwell is not the kind of person who doesn’t believe in faith or destiny. He believes dreams are nothing but dreams and a person should only try to do the minimum and not the maximum, as dreams are nothing but dreams. But one day, Maxwell is visited by a Guardian Angel who tells him that the Grimm Reaper of Death is coming to claim his life. Maxwell must decide and choose his faith rather live or die. Along with that, there are two other stories such as The Toys In The Bedroom and Rachel & Fred The Great Escape. Overall, these stories are design to be fun and enjoyable for kids of all ages. Views: 745
