The only thing they have in common: they're both on the run.Weegel is alone and desolate: a thief, monster and fugitive, he is desperate to flee the country in search of his people. The last of his kind, he will stop at nothing to attain his goals, even if it means stealing from helpless people.But his plans for a human-free life are thwarted when he finds Ivora, a perfect beauty all alone in the far reaches of the realm.What is she running from? And why is an abnormally large wolf chasing her halfway across the country?Hearts are changed, and dreams are altered, but will they both find their happily ever after? Views: 33
A fake fiancé and a Christmas engagement are a recipe for trouble in this delightful holiday romp featuring New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander's Lady Travelers SocietyMiss Anabel Snelling needs a fiancé, and fast. If her father, Sir Archibald, has his way, she'll be married in time for Christmas—to a man she doesn't love. That's why she and her aunt have concocted a brilliant plan to hire an American actor to play the role of her suitor. But the charming Wesley Grant is playing the part a little too well, and Anabel is in danger of falling for him. What Anabel doesn't know is Wesley is not the actor her aunt hired. Still, what kind of a gentleman would he be if he didn't come to her rescue? He has a new plan of his own—win Anabel's heart...for real."Alexander is now the go-to author for historical romance readers in search of love and laughter."... Views: 33
Skye's social media game is always on point. Until her best friend, Asha, films an embarrassing video of Skye at a sleepover and posts it online. But Asha quickly deletes the post, so everything's okay. Right?Then Skye gets an anonymous message. Someone has texted her a screenshot from the video. This person threatens to share the shocking photo online . . . unless Skye does whatever they say. Skye's perfect image — and privacy — are suddenly in jeopardy. What will Skye do to keep the screenshot under wraps? And who is trying to ruin her life? Views: 33
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist: a pathbreaking examination of our huge crime and incarceration problem that looks at the influence of the family—specifically one Oregon family with a generations-long legacy of lawlessness.The United States currently holds the distinction of housing nearly one quarter of the world's prison population. But our reliance on mass incarceration, Fox Butterfield argues, misses the intractable reality: As few as five percent of American families account for half of all crime, and only ten percent account for two-thirds. In introducing us to the Bogle family the author invites us to understand crime in this eye-opening new light. He chronicles the malignant legacy of criminality passed from parents to children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. Examining the long history of the Bogles, a white family, Butterfield offers a revelatory look at criminality that forces us to disentangle race... Views: 33
The Paper Shepherd is the heart rending coming of age story of Maxwell Franklin, a young man with irrepressible aspirations to tip the balance between good and evil in the world by unearthing immortal, ancient truths. While adulthood focuses his dreams onto a more realistic scale, those dreams retain lasting consequences. When a mysterious stranger enters his life, his devoted friendship and eventual romantic feelings toward her challenge his long held convictions about his destiny. The stranger, Tiar Alfred, emerges as a brilliant and headstrong side kick. Stumbling on a tortuous journey to discover his true calling, Max's decisions and indecision irrevocably impact everyone around him—some for better and some... not. Views: 33
