Hailed as that "rarest of novels," this heartbreaking story of tragedy and triumph follows a boy's struggle through foster care to a chance at happiness (Vince Clemente, Professor Emeritus, Stony Brook University). Born to a chemically dependent, emotionally unstable mother who cannot care for him, young Silas Dillon is thrust into the cold and bureaucratic foster care system on Cary Island in New York Bay. Worse still, his mother selfishly refuses to give him up for full adoption, dooming Silas to a chaotic life between brief stays with her and various foster homes. With no one to trust or love, Silas grows old beyond his years, overwhelmed by loneliness, alienation, anger, and self-destructive behavior. As years go by, he grows into a bitter, resentful young man. As hopeless as his situation may seem, there is still hope for Silas to find joy in his world. But it will take every bit of strength he has to unshoulder the pain and betrayal of... Views: 68
David Gemmell was the UK's number one fantasy and historical novelist until his death in 2006. A regular Sunday Times bestseller and international sensation, his legacy lives on through his novels and his influence on the fantasy genre.
White Knight Black Swan was Gemmell's only published crime novel, released under the pseudonym Ross Harding. Building on the world Gemmell saw around him while working as a local journalist in eighties London, it shows a way of life now long gone.
'Bimbo' Jardine is a special man - a giant with a heart of gold, generous to his friends, feared by his enemies. His job is to collect money for Reardon, the local gangster, but everyone in this patch of South London knows him to be an honourable man, despite his capability for violence.But when Bimbo stops a homophobic attack, and then takes on the man who ordered it, he sets himself on a collision course with his own boss. Reardon cannot be seen to back down. Bimbo believes he did the right thing and won't step away.
And when the two men clash, other lives will be at risk. Views: 68
Reunited With Danger: Danger Incorporated Book Six Views: 68
Gloria did not intend to start a halfway house for lesbian werewolves. It just sort of happened. Between running a small bed-and-breakfast with her friend Nadine, helping one young lycanthrope adjust to life after the bite and soothing ruffled fur when the other brings home an unexpected cat, Gloria has more than enough to keep her busy, but one thing is definite: she is not nor ever will be an alpha, whatever Nadine says. And the ever-expanding circle of misfits in her guesthouse is certainly not a pack... Views: 68
Raising a sheikh’s child in secret is dangerous—especially when he comes back for what’s his.
When sexy sheikh Ziyad Abdul-Azir spots a beautiful teacher in a museum, he knows he must have her. Ziyad has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—until now.
Penny Bright is no fool. She knows the handsome rogue is bad news from the start. But their sizzling desire sparks a flame in Penny—one that demands her submission.
One that leaves her burned.
Soon Penny has more to lose than ever. When Ziyad demands a second chance, can Penny let him in again? Or will their smoldering lust be extinguished for good?
Note: Sheikh's Secret Child is 59k of passion between a powerful sheikh and a sexy teacher, with one exclusive 30k sheikh romance, Sharing a Sheikh's Bed! Views: 68
Small town. Big mistakes.
Everyone’s business.
Four years ago, Jovie Ross disappeared.
She was my high school sweetheart. My first love. My first everything.
I wanted it all with her. Marriage. A family.
Then, one day, she was gone.
She wanted more than a simple life in Clover, Kansas.
Unanswered questions have left me wondering what could have been.
Now, she’s back, but she’s not the same rebellious troublemaker she used to be.
She’s all grown up and even more beautiful than I remember.
But she’s still my Jovie. It doesn’t take long before she remembers that, too.
The town doesn’t believe she’s changed.
They want her gone and they won’t stop until they run her out of Kansas for good.
They’ll have to get through me first.
I wanted it all with her. This our second chance to get it right.
But the questions of the past need answers and I’ll do whatever it takes to get them.
For better or worse. Views: 68
Lady Genevieve 'Genie' Toft's heart has always beat for one gentleman in particular. The Duke of Valdeston. Determined to finally win his love, she and her Spinster Sisters set out to trap the elusive duke.A scheme that might involve the occasional ax and willingness do whatever it takes to woo him.But her plans and heart are shattered in a single moment that leaves Genie lost and wondering if the gleam she'd seen in the duke's eyes was ever there.Francis Cullip is a man who's not been left with many choices in life, which includes marrying the woman he wants.Forced to keep his adoration for Genie to himself, he's more determined than ever to break free of the darkness that's kept them apart. But playing with fire could risk lives and the happiness of everyone they know. But some passions can't stay tamed forever. What is Genie willing to give up to be with the man she loves?Which path will Francis choose, the safer route or the one that could lead to joy? Views: 68
DEADLY CONSPIRACY Talia Morello moved to Rome for a fresh start—but instead finds herself at the center of a deadly art smuggling ring with everything to lose, including her life. Someone's dead set on retrieving three priceless paintings believed to have been stolen by Talia's late husband. And when his unsolved murder is linked to the bullet that killed FBI agent Joe Bryant's brother during a museum heist, Joe is determined to find out all of Talia's secrets. When she denies any involvement, Joe's gut and heart tell him to trust her. But with the target on Talia's back only growing, there may not be time to uncover the whole truth and save the woman he's falling for... Views: 68
