He's an A-list actor who's fallen from grace … but he's determined to win it all back, starting with his wife.Grant Sumner's fall from grace was epic. In the span of a year, he destroyed his career, his home, his fortune…and his wife. No one in Hollywood will touch him or his reputation, and his estranged wife is further out of reach than ever. But with the help of his family and a shot at working behind the camera instead of in front of it, he's making a comeback.Under the guise of a film festival, Grant has lured his wife back to his hometown to showcase his debut effort as a director. There's only one problem…she doesn't want to be there.Her sister is going to help him get thirty days alone in the mountains with Sophie. Thirty days for a second chance, to show her he's a changed man and win back her heart. Thirty days to win back the one woman he can't live without. Views: 660
The only solution to humanity's plight is itself part of the problem—and it's not even human Despite appearances, TJ—now Private First Class Todd John Jacobs—has little in common with his fellow rangers. After all, there's a world of difference between blending in and fitting in. When a military assignment in Iraq goes horribly wrong, will this outsider's differences prove a boon or a blight? Civilization, itself, may rest upon the shoulders of one man...who isn't a man at all. Colonel Stanwick knows the truth about Jacobs and aims to eliminate FreeForm by leveraging that knowledge...but can a shapeshifter be bent to a mere mortal's will? Fighting fire with fire could lead to an inferno that swallows the globe. Graver still, a reanimated Homlin has grown increasingly powerful and evil as Val as his revived plot nears fruition. Under the tutelage of the artificial intelligence, Aeo, Val is positioned to forge connections with those that rule the planet, at least for now. But all too soon, Earth's natives may find themselves longing for a ruthless cartel's comparative mercy. With James Stepp falling into old habits, paths will cross as pivotal pieces connect. Things are coming to a head...and it isn't human. Endlessly addictive. Stunning. Equally brilliant and dark...Such is its cosmic craftsmanship, Book III of the FreeForm Series begs another imperative question: what planet did O. J. Bradford come from? Reader beware: there's no other option. Total surrender assured. Views: 660
When the aquatic life on Atlantis’s adopted homeworld begins to
threaten the city, Colonel Sheppard’s team discovers that the creatures are both
intelligent and able to communicate.
Another victim of the Ancient scientist, Janus, the squid-like
creatures reveal how they were abducted from their own world millennia ago—and
demand Atlantis's help to return home. Eager to assist, Sheppard and his team
travel to the creature’s homeworld only to find its indigenous population
hostile to the return of their kinsmen. And, to make matters worse, they
discover a Genii salvage operation in the ocean that’s not only threatening the
creature’s habitat but their very survival.
Facing hostility above and below the water, Weir and Sheppard must
negotiate a homecoming for their new friends and peace with the Genii before
frayed tempers result in a bloody conflict that could destroy them all…
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'The sure-footedness of a pro, an amazing debut' Jeffrey Archer Absorbing and richly observed, THE RESTLESS SEA is a masterful story of the turbulent years of the Second World War. Three lives collide in a way that only the war makes possible... Jack, a child of the Blitz, has fled the law to become a seaman in the Merchant Navy. The frozen world of the Russian Arctic convoys may be harsh, but it opens his eyes to a new life. While on leave in the Navy's secret Scottish harbour, Jack meets Olivia, the cossetted daughter of an officer family. Free to roam, Olivia relishes the new freedom granted by war. But her family – and especially the well-connected Charlie, now a fast-rising pilot – don't welcome these changes. Least of all the arrival of Jack, the boy who casts doubt on each of their futures. The war inflicts danger and social upheaval like never before. But the most unlikely friendships are forged in times when people live like they don't want tomorrow to come... Views: 660
Set in R.S. Belcher's urban fantasy Nightwise universe, the Brotherhood of the Wheel returns to explore the haunted byways and truck stops of the U.S. Interstate Highway System in King of the Road.Jimmie Aussapile, Lovina Marcou and Heck Sinclair are members of a secret society dedicated to protecting those who travel America's highways from the monsters, both supernatural and mundane, that lurk in the darkness just beyond your headlights. They are the Brotherhood of the Wheel.At home in Lenoir, North Carolina, Jimmie and his squire Heck find themselves drawn into an all-out war between two competing biker gangs. One is led by a rival biker in possession of new found supernatural allies and the other is an all-female werewolf pack.Meanwhile, Lovina is drawn into a missing-person case that leads to a Pennsylvania trailer park seemingly haunted by killer clowns.One way or another peace must be maintained and the many roads of America must be protected. But it might just cost the Brotherhood their souls if they aren't careful.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.**About the AuthorR.S. Belcher won the Grand Prize in theStrange New Worlds SF-writing contest. He runs Cosmic Castle, a comic book shop in Roanoke, Virginia, and is the author of The Six-Gun Tarot. Views: 660
A classic collection of mysteries from the Golden Age of British crime writing, by the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel.Mysteries! There is no such thing as a mystery in connection with any crime, provided intelligence is brought to bear upon its investigation.So says a rather down-at-heel elderly gentleman to young Polly Burton of the Evening Observer, in the corner of the ABC teashop on Norfolk Street one afternoon. Once she has forgiven him for distracting her from her newspaper and luncheon, Miss Burton discovers that her interlocutor is as brilliantly gifted as he is eccentric - able to solve mysteries that have made headlines and baffled the finest minds of the police without once leaving his seat in the teahouse. The Old Man in the Corner is a classic collection of mysteries featuring the Teahouse Detective - a contemporary of Sherlock Holmes, with a brilliant mind and waspish temperament to match that of Conan Doyle's creation. Views: 659
A delightful, diverse selection of fairy tales from around the world by one of our most beloved children's writersInternational bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has always been fascinated by fairy tales; they have often crept into her own storytelling. In this enchanting anthology, Funke presents lesser-known stories that challenge the traditional 'happily-ever-after' alongside more familiar tales. From her native Germany, to snowy Siberia, from Japan to Vietnam, this collection includes wondrous tales from around the world, 'The Girl Who Gave a Knight a Kiss out of Necessity', 'The Frog Princess' 'The Boy Who Drew Cats' and many more besides to delight readers of all ages.Cornelia Funke (editor) is one of the bestselling children's writers in the world. Her books have sold tens of millions of copies, and they include the Inkheart trilogy, Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord and the Reckless series, which is published by... Views: 659
