"An emotional and heartfelt tale of love and courage." —Chanel Cleeton, bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in HavanaNovember, 1941. She's never even seen the ocean before, but Eva Cassidy has her reasons for making the crossing to Hawaii, and they run a lot deeper than escaping a harsh Michigan winter. Newly enlisted as an Army Corps nurse, Eva is stunned by the splendor she experiences aboard the steamship SS Lurline; even more so by Lt. Clark Spencer, a man she is drawn to but who clearly has secrets of his own. But Eva's past—and the future she's trying to create—means that she's not free to follow her heart. Clark is a navy intelligence officer, and he warns her that the United States won't be able to hold off joining the war for long, but nothing can prepare them for the surprise attack that will change the world they know.In the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor,... Views: 501
It was annoyance at first sight.She had a smart mouth on her that had Colton's blood racing. He put all of himself into his work. He didn't have time for a relationship or for these feelings Sugar brought out in him.But Sugar wasn't like anyone else. He shouldn't want her but he did. He didn't deserve her, but he knew he couldn't stay away.It started with his dog knocking Sugar on her ass. It ended with her wanting so much more with Colton. He was arrogant and sometimes cold. But underneath that ice and rock he was gentle, sweet even.She wanted to chisel away at the wall he'd built around himself. She wanted to bury herself in his heart.They both wanted the same thing but denied it through and through. It wasn't until they were forced together that they had to face the reality.They were meant to be together. Views: 501
When Moses May Murphy left Sinful, Louisiana after graduating high school, she had no plans of returning. But part two of her life- after those awkward high school years- should have been better. Especially in California. Boy, did she get it wrong. Leaving the flaming wreckage of a failed marriage and a failed career (plus that incident which almost sent her to prison), Mo decides to start over in Sinful.A disastrous case of mistaken identity on the trip home follows Mo all the way to Sinful. She can't seem to shake the bad luck. Like the traffic stop by smoking hot State Trooper, Tony Reese. When it becomes too much for him to handle, he sends her on her way to let the mess be cleared up by Sinful Deputy, Carter LeBlanc.But "Little Mo" isn't the same woman who left all those years ago and Sinful sure isn't the same quiet little town. Mo needs the help of Ida Belle, Gertie, Fortune, Carter, and Tony to figure out what's happening in Sinful. And she... Views: 500
Laurie Parkinson, who's lived in Laurel Hills all his life, is a gay sheet metal worker who'd rather be a gay hairdresser. Wheat Dupuis, who's also gay, is the scion of one of Laurel Hill's wealthiest families. He'd rather grow grapes than become CFO of Dupuis International.Laurie wakes one morning to discover his family gone and his town decimated by a bacteria that has lain dormant for millennia, incased in ice. With the melting of the ice caps, the bacteria is released, and mankind faces a pandemic that could surpass the Black Plague.Wheat and his family are on their way to safety when the unthinkable happens and he's left behind. Laurie knows of a bunker in the woods outside Laurel Hill, where he intends to take refuge. On the way there, Laurie finds and rescues Wheat.Can two such dissimilar men work together through a pandemic to find their families ... and possibly find love, as well? Views: 500
For a long time, Captain Brenda Borelli has had it all—a devoted girlfriend, a dedicated partner, loyal friends, and a fulfilling career. Her world seemed perfect. But somehow it all fell apart. While she was busy investigating crimes, the things she valued most just slipped away.When newly minted Officer Tami Sheraton is murdered by a corrupt cop, Brenda is unable to let the department close the case. She feels responsible for letting the rookie down and finds herself unsure of whom she can trust.Soon she enlists the help of ex-girlfriend Tori and together they begin their own investigation. Just when the situation feels truly desperate, it only seems to get worse.As if solving the murder isn't enough, trying to figure out whether she wants to start over with her old lover—or explore the possibilities with a potential new one—might prove to be the most difficult task of all. Views: 500
In this collection, gifted poet and novelist Kim Addonizio uses her literary powers to bring to life a variety of settings, all connected through the suggestion that things in the known world are not what they seem.In "Beautiful Lady of the Snow," young Annabelle turns to a host of family pets to combat the alienation she feels caught between her distracted mother and ailing grandfather; in "Night Owls," a young college student's crush on her acting partner is complicated by the bloodlust of being half-vampire; in "Cancer Poems," a dying woman turns to a poetry workshop to make sense of her terminal diagnosis and final days; in "Intuition," a young girl's sexual forays bring her closer to her best friend's father; and in the collection's title story, a photographer looks back to his youth spent as a young illusionist under the big tent and his obsessive affair with the carnival owner's wife.Distracted parents, first love, the twin forces of alienation and isolation:... Views: 500
There's the law, and then there's justice. Who gets to decide? Views: 500
"A Lunch-Read Novelette, Space Marine adventure! Follow The Squad as they are forced into service after a Herzek invasion at Deneb. Will Ret. Sergeant Balls be able to rally the mercs for a coordinated attack against a superior enemy?" Views: 500
Newly retired and ready to reconnect with herself, Joyce Allen realizes that she's not yet the person she knows she was meant to be. At the age of 56, she's committed to discovering happiness and begins her new journey by taking classes, attending concerts, and adopting the dog she has secretly wished for, Dingo.When Dingo is injured and a visit to the new veterinarian in town is necessary, Joyce finds herself quietly attracted to Dr. Amanda Carter, the intellectual dreamer who is many years her junior. Joyce knows that their age difference is too big an obstacle to overcome, and is content to settle for friendship with the thirty-two-year-old vet. But Amanda, for her part, can't see the gaping divide between them. All she knows is the warmth and attraction she feels for Joyce, and can't understand why age should matter at all.Join Genevieve Fortin as she weaves this heartwarming May-December romance of two women who discover the timeless truth of love at any age. Views: 500
