A provocative, beautiful and visionary novel of first contact by New York Times bestselling author Steven Erikson.Imagine a First Contact without contact, and an alien arrival where no aliens show up. Imagine the sudden appearance of exclusion zones all over the planet, into which no humans are allowed. Imagine an end to all violence, from the schoolyard bully to nations at war. Imagine an end to borders, an end to all crime. Imagine a world where hate has no outlet and the only harm one can do is to oneself. Imagine a world transformed, but with no guidance and no hint of what?s coming next. What would you do? How would you feel? What questions can you ask ? what questions dare you ask ? when the only possible answers come from the all-too-human face in your mirror?On the day of First Contact, it won?t be about them. It will be about us. Views: 36
"Hubbard writes Amish stories with style and grace."—RT Book Reviews The rustic beauty of a country Christmas fills the Simple Gifts crafts shop, while the Amish residents of Willow Ridge pull together in uncertain times—and in the face of an unexpected homecoming. Nora Hooley's shop is abuzz with preparations for the holiday open house, and Rosalyn Riehl is handcrafting wreaths from evergreen boughs, pinecones, and other natural materials. The work is a welcome diversion for the only unmarried daughter of Cornelius Riehl: her gruff dat has been receiving envelopes marked Past Due, leaving dutiful Rosalyn to manage the household's inexplicably shrinking budget. Then another distraction swaggers into Simple Gifts—blue-jeaned and leather-jacketed, with a reputation that precedes him. Marcus Hooley hightailed it to Willow Ridge on a wing and a prayer—not that he's the... Views: 36
Can the destroyer of worlds change her path?Griffen has found his mate, but Pet isn't what anyone expected. He found her near death and nursed her back to health. The pack doesn't approve of their Omega's mate. Griffen hopes, given a chance, his pack will fall for Pet just as he's beginning to.Pet had been a prisoner all her life, forced to use her visions to aid the demons in their fight to conquer Earth. Thanks to Griffen and his family she's finally free, and she's willing to give up her seer abilities to live a new life. The problem is no one but her mate is happy that she's become part of the pack. Pet just wants to live her life, make friends, and have a family. The question is will she be accepted in Griffen's pack and get everything she yearns for?Content Warning: This book contains sexy shapeshifters fighting demons to save the world. Views: 36
Sydney Smoke star recruit Kyle Leighton can't believe the best sex of his life was just a one-night stand. He didn't even know her name... Until she shows up at the locker room two weeks later and he connects the dots. Val King. Oh shit. Coach has one hard and fast rule: Never, ever date (much less f*ck ten ways to Sunday) his daughter. And not only did Kyle break that rule, but he wants to break it over and over again. In the shower. Against a wall. On every flat surface in his home.But the coach and his daughter share more than just DNA. Their issues run deep and fooling around with her could widen the family chasm. And get Kyle benched for life.So why can't he stop thinking about her? Flirting with her? Suggesting they date for real and damn the consequences?Each book in the Sydney Smoke Rugby series is STANDALONE:* Playing By Her Rules* Playing It Cool* Playing the Player* Playing With Forever* Playing House*... Views: 36
Grace Macallan is at breaking point. All around her, events threaten to run out of control – and a new investigation is testing her to the limit. An undercover officer is missing and a woman is washed up, traumatised and barely alive, on the shores of Berwickshire. She has witnessed horror on the dark waters of the North Sea, but survival turns her life from a bad dream into a nightmare. As she untangles the woman's story, Grace is drawn into a cold-blooded criminal world. At its head is Pete Handyside, a notorious gangland boss who will fight hard and dirty to control his brutal empire and keep the money flowing. But a traitor in his midst is intent upon betrayal – a betrayal that triggers an uncontrollable wave of violence. As she hones in on crucial evidence, Grace knows that one wrong move could end in tragedy. Revised edition – previously published as Red Sky in Morning Views: 36
