Exhausted by the futility of her efforts against the city's endemic problems and the revolving door of violence in her Chicago emergency room, Dr. Miranda Campbell came home to Wishful, where she knew she could make a real difference in people's lives. Between her clinic, a rotation in the hospital's ER, volunteer work at the new women's shelter, and time spent with family and friends, her life is full. But it's not too full to notice a sexy lawman when she sees one.Former US Marshal Ethan Greer is still settling into the job as Wishful's new Chief of Police, but he's starting to realize it may be years before he'll ever be considered one of the locals. Fair enough. He's the first to admit that making the shift to small town policing is a big adjustment. After losing his marriage and almost his life in line of duty, the slow pace of Wishful is a change he's happy to make.While Miranda's and Ethan interest in each... Views: 547
**In the dead of night, I found an Angel, then she disappeared. Why didn’t I go after her?**
*Jackson*
Moving back to my hometown was suppose to be a new beginning. A purging of my old life.
What I hadn’t planned on was my past finding me.
I felt an instant connection to the sexy wedding photographer. When I discover Angelic was my lost Angel, I decided I would do anything I had to this time around to keep her from disappearing again.
But how do I explain why I waited eleven years to stake my claim?
**In my darkest of days, a spark of hope lived on.
**Angelic**
I never had the greatest childhood. Even my early adolescence was challenging.
Now I finally have purpose. A career I love and a future, my sanity.
But I have an itch I am dying to scratch. My next account could have me doing just that. If I play my cards right.
The only problem is that I risk the chance of opening old wounds and having to answer questions I have left hanging for eleven years. Am I willing to risk everything to seek my own answers? To satisfy my own desires?
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All ten-year-old Alexandra Atwood wants for Christmas is to get her dad and the B&B’s cook Marquetta under the mistletoe. After all, how can they get married if they don’t kiss first?
When murder strikes in Seaside Cove, bed-and-breakfast owner Rick Atwood is asked to help find the killer. But this will not be an easy case to crack. Not only did the killer contaminate the crime scene, but there are suspects all over town. And they all received the same Christmas sweater from the victim. Alex hears rumors about the murder and decides that since she’s on Christmas break, she has time for a little multitasking. She launches her own investigation even as she continues her efforts to get her dad and Marquetta together.Just when Rick thinks he’s identified all the suspects, he discovers a new one—his estranged wife. With the days until Christmas ticking down, Rick feels pressured from all sides. He needs to solve the case. He needs to send his wife back to New York. But the one thing he doesn’t need is for his daughter to be one step ahead of him and the cops. Views: 547
The Worthy's son, home from his medical internship earlier than expected, is confronted by a stranger in their family home, and he will not return to complete his medical studies. Jane Worthy, founder of "Save the Child," an anti-abortion organization, will never be able to refer to her son as a doctor, and John Worthy will never hunt or fish with his son again. A series of unexpected events leads the murderer to the Worthy's house after the funeral of their son. Acknowledging his guilt, he drops a bombshell on the family that leaves the Worthy reeling! Questioning everything that they have stood for over the years, his claims, threaten the entire "Save the Child" organization. Is it true? Did Mrs. Worthy help save the life of the man who murdered her son? Did she really stop a woman from aborting her child so he could kill hers? Find out in this thrilling novel "Save the Child." Views: 547
Some things are worth the cost of their consequences ...Anthony Accardi sets out to Italy to make his dream of opening one of his father's stores. He has his beautiful assistant, Rosalee Clarkson by his side and things couldn't be any better. His extended family welcomes his with open arms and opens his eyes to new things, including the idea of love.There is only one thing holding him back from truly being happy—his father's poor health. When things take a turn for the worse, his entire world is upside down. It's Rosalee he turns to. She has become his rock, his everything, but is what he feels for her real or part of the magic of being in a foreign land?Managing the BillionaireNever EnoughWorth the CostSecret AdmirersChasing AffectionPressing RomanceTimeless Memories Views: 547
From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series--set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites.
This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.
But now, the boy Wizard and girl Warrior have been brought together in the Badwoods and they have witnessed the shocking consequences of the Stone That Takes Away Magic. They will need to cast aside their differences once more--for an Evil Spell has broken free.
It's up to Xar and Wish to find the ingredients. But it means entering dangerous territory unannounced...
Cressida Cowell brings her trademark wit to this spellbinding sequel, along with the stunning artwork and heartfelt adventure that has made her beloved around the world, weaving a story that is sure to transport readers to a world that will enchant and bewitch them.
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Praise for The Wizards of Once:
"A rollicking adventure tale and coming-of-age story rolled into one enjoyable package...Readers will fall in love with the imaginative worldbuilding and humorous dialogue and asides...A delightful magical romp."
―**Kirkus****
"A clever and fresh new series.... Cowell fans will be elated to have a new world to get to know, and they'll welcome the author's familiar writing style and humor."―**BCCB****
"The tongue-in-cheek voice combines with scribbly b&w interior illustrations...to sustain a sense of wonder and mayhem from start to finish. Cowell skillfully mixes adventure with silliness in a satisfying story."―**Publishers Weekly****
"Cowell crafts two believable and lovable main characters...A strong new series starter by a best-selling author."―**School Library Journal****
"The first in a series, this book will delight and engage readers of fantasy both young and old."―**School Library Connection****
"The first volume of a new series by author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon series is an event....Funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly wise and lively, this is another coup from Cowell."―*The Sunday Times (UK)***
"A new fantasy world fizzing with evil, magic, Iron Age history, laugh-out-loud jokes and a huge cast of memorable characters. Another bestseller is born."―*The Daily Mail (UK)***
"The detail of Cowell's world is a delight...This one will run and run."―*The Observer (UK)***
"One of the most eagerly awaited children's books of the year, this magical adventure is also one of the most spellbinding....Enormously entertaining and satisfying, it's narrated and illustrated with tangible energy and verve. The fantasy world and quest-driven plot are a triumph."―*The Bookseller (UK)***
About the Author
Cressida Cowell is the #1 internationally bestselling author and illustrator of The Wizards of Once and the How to Train Your Dragon series. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland, where she spent her time writing stories, fishing for things to eat, and exploring the island. She now lives in Hammersmith, England, with her husband, three children, and a dog named Pigeon. Views: 547
For over 25 years, the Wild Cards universe has been entertaining readers with stories of superpowered people in an alternate history. "Fitting In" by Max Gladstone shows how everyday people can step up to become extraordinary.Robin Ruttiger tries — he really does — but his lot in life falls way shorter than his expectations. A failed contestant of the superhero reality TV show, American Hero, he now works as a high school guidance counselor to reluctant students. Things change, however, when a favorite bakery in Jokertown becomes a target of vandalism, and Robin realizes he can play the hero after all.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Views: 547
High school teacher Emily Sanders's bucket list didn't include getting divorced and starting a new job in a new city. Those challenges pale, however, when her mother dies and Emily finds herself caring for her sister who has Down syndrome.When Emily meets Andi Marino she thinks she's found a new best friend, just the right kind of fun and caring person to keep her from spending every weekend alone. So when Emily discovers she's a lesbian and wants to explore her feelings for women, Andi seems like the perfect social guide. Except Emily doesn't know that Andi has been attracted to her from the start and is fast falling in love with her. Caught up in exploring her sexuality, will Emily see the only woman she needs is right in front of her? Views: 547
