PERFECT FOR FANS OF DAN BROWN, ROBERT HARRIS AND SCOTT MARIANI A shocking secret that has been buried for centuries... When university professor Peter de Haan attends a library event, he has no idea of the dangers that await him. As an area outside the library collapses, a hidden tunnel is revealed. Inside cowers a naked man, covered in blood. Then Peter receives a mysterious text message – the hour has come... When Peter's colleague Judith disappears, he realises he has been drawn into a plot with consequences deadlier than he could ever have imagined. He has twenty-four hours to find her, otherwise she will be killed. As Peter investigates, he uncovers mysteries that have been hidden for years. But following his every footstep is an underground society who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden. Will Peter save Judith in time, or will his quest end in disaster? An intelligent, impeccably researched thriller full of mystery, adventure and history Views: 584
Ruth Johnson is a typical young Englisch woman. She's content living on her parents' Indiana farm and is considering college. That is, until an Amish family moves in next door. She is fascinated with their plain ways and desires to know more about their culture and family...especially handsome Mahlon Stutzman.But not everyone is keen on their budding relationship and their love is tested and tried. Will their romance stand the trials to come? Will they be torn apart against their will? Or does God have an entirely different plan for their future? Views: 584
The year is 1350. Boy, a hunchbacked and sweet-natured goatherder, is content with his quiet country life. But when a shadowy pilgrim with a dangerous past arrives on the farm, his world is turned upside down. Secundus is a man on a mission, and upon first sight of Boy, enlists him as his servant, ripping him away from tranquility and plunging them both into a perilous medieval treasure hunt... but there is more to the pilgrim's quest than meets the eye. Views: 584
'An astonishing portrait of an innocent on the verge of discovering the cruelties of love... an inimitable read' Elizabeth Strout, from the introduction'Life was a perpetual holiday in those days...'Italy, 1930s. It's the height of summer and sixteen-year-old Ginia is desperate for adventure. So begins a fateful friendship with Amelia, a stylish and sophisticated artist's model who envelops her in a dazzling new world of bohemian artists and intoxicating freedom. Under the spell of her new friends, Ginia soon falls in love with Guido, an enigmatic young painter. It's the start of a desperate love affair, charged with false hope and overwhelming passion - destined to last no longer than the course of a summer.The Beautiful Summer is a gorgeous coming-of-age tale of lost innocence and first love, by one of Italy's greatest writers.'Pavese, to me, is a constant source of inspiration' Jhumpa... Views: 584
Crown Agent Jev Dharrow’s good dwarf friend Cutter is missing, as is the city’s master gem cutter. Jev doesn’t know who would want them, but he’s determined to find out.
He hopes his fellow agent, Zenia, can help him locate the missing dwarves. Even though she rejected his offer of a romantic relationship because of their status differences, they have become good friends, and she has years of experience finding criminals.
But this kidnapping is anything but simple. Jev and Zenia find themselves entangled in a snarled plot that threatens the entire kingdom while making them realize their true feelings for each other. If they can’t rescue the dwarves, deter an invasion, and stop an explosive plot to destroy half the city, they may lose everything they love. Including each other. Views: 584
Read by Strangers is a collection of sixteen stories exploring the complexities of the human experience. From weary men seeking a ride back from a club but find themselves trapped to a woman addicted to a virtual reality game who is neglecting her child to a man whose fantasies about of his neighbor's wife have begun to take over his life, the characters in each of these stories are enveloped in their commitment to their own personal desires. Views: 584
The Lady Prefers DragonsWish Stones, book 2Katalina LeonWhy choose one loving dragonman when you can have two?When Devon, a 32-year-old photographer, pulls an unusual stone from a witch's wish bag, little does she know her wildest dreams of adventure and a love affair with two sexy coworkers are about to come true.Devon's gorgeous boss, Jace, offers her the assignment of a lifetime, a photo safari to Mount Kilimanjaro. The African scenery is stunning but the unexpected arrival of her two office crushes, Jace and Beau, really ignites her passion. Alpha Jace is dark and brooding. Beau is openhearted and caring. She loves them both but just as the trio begins to bond, danger strikes. Militant dragon hunters set a trap, and the guys are forced to shift into dragon form and fly Devon to their mountain lair where she discovers the truth about the otherworldly origins of the Marduko dragons. The possibility of becoming a life-mated trio is explored, but the risks are high. The guys are withholding a life-or-death secret that will push Devon's courageous heart and commitment to the limits. Can she commit?Contains M/M and M/F/M ménage. Views: 584
Gwen's back home for the worst birthday of her life. Yes, it's nice to see her family, great to get presents, and exciting to find that her uncomplicated, unlabeled friend with benefits just so happens to be in the area. But her mother loves feeding her vegetables, Gwen can't go two minutes without fighting with her father, and her bed buddy is also a mercenary in town on some dangerous business. Views: 584
Every year, Lincoln Willets arranges a buddy trip for his old friends from high school, and he's always especially thrilled when Sam Stryker can participate. All of Lincoln's old friends are successful, but Sam is a star. Literally a celebrity who has made a career starring in blockbuster movies. Lincoln isn't starstruck, but back in high school he had a thing for Sam. He never acted on it, for number of reasons, but mostly because he assumed Sam was straight. And nothing leading up to their trip in Mammoth has clued him in otherwise.As his other friends leave the cabin in Mammoth just ahead of a storm that promises to close the roads, Lincoln stays behind with Sam, who had a rough night drinking. By the time Sam emerges, the snowstorm has hit and the roads are closed, stranding Lincoln and Sam for the next couple of days. The time alone together turns out to be an eye-opening experience for Lincoln. Sam is not all that straight and just as attracted to Lincoln as Lincoln is... Views: 584
