Becoming family is the only way they can survive. Dakota doesn't know what it is to feel the love and acceptance of a family. She was raised with only one purpose—to become an agent in the Organization that works in the shadows to keep innocent and unaware humans from discovering the paranormal world. That all changed when she met Kieran Smith, who's quickly becoming the most important person in her life—more important than the job she didn't want in the first place. Kieran isn't like other people. A loner, even his own kind shun him. He's learned long ago not to depend on anyone else—until he met Dakota. Dakota is slowly proving that not only can she be trusted, but she truly loves him, faults and all. With their small but loyal group of friends by their side, Dakota and Kieran must face their demons and their pasts. Family has only meant pain before, but now their chosen family will be what they need to survive...and... Views: 129
VAELIN AL SORNA RETURNSAnthony Ryan’s debut novel Blood Song—the first book of the Raven’s Shadow series—took the fantasy world by storm. Now, he continues that saga with The Wolf’s Call, which begins a thrilling new story of razor-sharp action and epic adventure.Peace never lasts.
Vaelin Al Sorna is a living legend, his name known across the Realm. It
was his leadership that overthrew empires, his blade that won
hard-fought battles – and his sacrifice that defeated an evil more
terrifying than anything the world had ever seen. He won titles aplenty,
only to cast aside his earned glory for a quiet life in the Realm’s
northern reaches. Yet whispers have come from across the sea –
rumours of an army called the Steel Horde, led by a man who believes
himself a god. Vaelin has no wish to fight another war, but when he
learns that Sherin, the woman he lost long ago, has fallen into the
Horde’s grasp, he resolves to confront this powerful new threat.
To this end, Vaelin travels to the realms of the Merchant Kings, a land
ruled by honor and intrigue. There, as the drums of war thunder across
kingdoms riven by conflict, Vaelin learns a terrible truth: that there
are some battles that even he may not be strong enough to win.
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Praise for The Wolf’s Call“Though the book is
characterized by breakneck pacing, deeply developed characters, and
impressively intricate plotlines, it’s Ryan’s subtle focus on vivid
worldbuilding (particularly on varied sensory descriptions) that makes
this such an immersive read…Readers who enjoy their fantasy fast and
furious will find Ryan’s latest to be an immensely satisfying, top-notch
adventure fantasy.” –Kirkus Reviews “Features
everything that we’ve come to love in Ryan’s books…from well-crafted and
fascinating characters to a masterfully established world…The Wolf’s Call is everything a fantasy fan could ever wish for.”—Booknest.eu Praise for the Raven’s Shadow novels
“Fans of broadscale epic fantasy along the lines of Robert Jordan’s
Wheel of Time series and George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire
novels should find this debut much to their liking.”–Library Journal “[Blood Song]
certainly has it all: great coming-of-age tale, compelling character
and a fast-paced plot. If [Ryan’s] first book is any indication of
things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice.”–Michael J.
Sullivan, author of the Riyria Revelations series “Ryan hits
all the high notes of epic fantasy–a gritty setting, ancient magics,
ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties and bloody action.”–Publishers Weekly “A top contender for most impressive debut of the year…A thick, meaty novel of substance…A powerful epic.”–SFFWorld.com “Heroic epic fantasy.”–Fantasy Book Critic “A page-turner.”–Booklist
About the Author
Anthony Ryan is the author of the Raven's Shadow novels, including Blood Song , Tower Lord , and Queen of Fire , and the Draconis Memoria novels, including The Waking Fire , The Legion of Flame and The Empire of Ashes. He is currently at work on the Raven's Blade novels. Views: 129
Find your very own cowboy to keep warm these long, wintry nights as you cozy up with six sweeping, epic tales of heroism, passion, family and celebration from bestselling authors Leigh Greenwood, Rosanne Bittner, Linda Broday, Margaret Brownley, Anna Schmidt, and Amy Sandas.Fall in Love with ChristmasWhether it's a widower finding an unexpected new start, a former outlaw and his new wife welcoming their very own Christmas miracle, a long-lost lover returning just in time for a special holiday celebration, a second chance at love between two warring hearts given peace at last, an unlikely pair working together to bring joy to a small Texas town, or a cowboy and his dark-eyed beauty snowed in one unforgettable wintry eve...every Christmas with a cowboy is filled with light, laughter, and a forever kind of love.What People Are Saying:"Greenwood is a master at westerns." —RT Book Reviews for Leigh Greenwood"An emotional... Views: 129
Mia Rosa is thinking of leaving Snowflake, Colorado for good. Her cupcake shop on Main Street isn't doing well and seeing her ex-fiancé around town is awkward. When she receives a letter and a check for $1,500 from her old high school friend, Charity Hart, asking her to be a secret angel for Christmas, she's convinced she can't go through with it. But Mia soon learns that handsome Jesse Quinn and his fifteen-year-old niece, Kristi, are in desperate need of a miracle. The group home where Kristi lives is shutting down, and no other foster homes are available in Snowflake. Will Mia be able to secretly grant Jesse and Kristi's wish for Kristi to stay in the small town she calls home? Views: 129
A CIA psychologist on the trail of a deadly weapon falls for her prime suspect and discovers she's not the only one who has him in her sights... Way Kingston craves the peaceful solitude of the open road. Just him and the roar of a motorcycle. The kind of alone time that's hard to find in his tight-knit family. Too tight for his liking. Way's a grown-ass, former Marine. He doesn't need their collective noses in his business. Back in Steele Ridge, Way's building a new career as a gunsmith. Clients pay big bucks for his expertise, ingenuity...and discretion. Especially when national security is at stake. So when a smoking hot stranger with the swagger of a government agent walks into his workshop, Way knows her questions are fully loaded. Roni Fenwick grew up in the foster system. With no family to watch her back, she can't afford to lose the few friends she has. Which is why it kills her to lie to Maggie... Views: 129
In his novel Writer's Cramp, and Pot Shots, hisfirst collection of short stories, Alan Blackwoodalready displayed a great gift for brevity andeconomy of words. In Snap Shots , he hashoned this gift to perfection. These are notshort stories as such but sketches of characters,places and situations, brought vividly to life bya microscopic eye for what is just enough andnot a single word more. The fact that nearlyall are based on the author's own experiencesbrings them into even sharper focus. Suchgem-like pieces, funny or sad or somewhere inbetween, are something quite new in the realmof the written word.'Alan Blackwood's short stories arelike novels condensed to a single page,tantalising, evocative, poignant.'John Carey, Emeritus Professor ofEnglish Literature, Oxford University. Views: 129
