Every year since 1904, when the ice breaks up on the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton has crowned a Melting Queen—a woman who presides over the Melting Day spring carnival and who must keep the city's spirits up over the following winter. But this year, something has changed: a genderfluid ex-frat brother called River Runson is named as Melting Queen. As River's reign upends the city's century-old traditions, Edmonton tears itself in two, with progressive and reactionary factions fighting a war for Edmonton's soul. Ultimately, River must uncover the hidden history of Melting Day, forcing Edmonton to confront the dark underbelly of its traditions and leading the city into a new chapter in its history.Balancing satire with compassion, Bruce Cinnamon's debut novel combines history and magic to weave a splendid future-looking tale. Views: 114
On his deathbed, the 90-year-old former bookkeeper for the Kansas City mafia names Walt as the successor trustee on his Living Trust.
An unsuspecting Walt soon discovers that his duties include keeping an eye on the heirs, who must complete some very specific tasks before claiming their inheritance.
When things start to go south, Walt soon learns that the heirs will resort to anything, including murder, to get their hands on their grandfather's money. Views: 114
A bride mysteriously disappears on her wedding day in the newest Veronica Speedwell adventure by the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey series.Lured by the promise of a rare and elusive butterfly, the intrepid Veronica Speedwell is persuaded by Lord Templeton-Vane, the brother of her colleague Stoker, to pose as his fiancée at a house party on a Cornish isle owned by his oldest friend, Malcolm Romilly.But Veronica soon learns that one question hangs over the party: What happened to Rosamund? Three years ago, Malcolm Romilly's bride vanished on their wedding day, and no trace of her has ever been found. Now those who were closest to her have gathered, each a possible suspect in her disappearance. From the poison garden kept by Malcolm's sister to the high towers of the family castle, the island's atmosphere is full of shadows, and danger lurks around every corner. Determined to discover Rosamund's fate, Veronica... Views: 113
Unearthed - AoX Series - Book 1 Views: 113
Dec Madsen's a big league baller, living the good life. Doesn't have many regrets, but one's been doggin' him every damn day... the girl he blew off when she told him she was pregnant. Four years since she miscarried, and he knows she hates him, but he's still desperate for a chance to right his wrong.Dr. Marika Boyd doesn't have time for lies, worthless promises or boys masquerading as men, so when Dec walks back into her life, she shoots him down. He told her what he thought of her years ago. Now it's her turn to have her say. To hurl every vile name she knows at him because he deserves it. But when he starts to show her a softer side, she begins questioning everything she thought she knew about the one-night stand who turned her world upside down. Views: 113
