The highly anticipated sequel to Alan Brennert's acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, Moloka'iAlan Brennert's beloved novel Moloka'i, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. This companion tale tells the story of Ruth, the daughter that Rachel Kalama—quarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement of Kalaupapa—was forced to give up at birth.The book follows young Ruth from her arrival at the Kapi'olani Home for Girls in Honolulu, to her adoption by a Japanese couple who raise her on a strawberry and grape farm in California, her marriage and unjust internment at Manzanar Relocation Camp during World War II—and then, after the war, to the life-altering day when she receives a letter from a woman who says she is Ruth's birth mother, Rachel.Daughter of Moloka'i expands upon Ruth and Rachel's 22-year relationship, only hinted at in Moloka'i. It's... Views: 41
From American Heiress… To His Convenient Countess!When American schoolteacher Clementine Maccoish rescues a handsome stranger from perilously drowning late at night, she's stunned to discover he's actually Heath Cavill–the Earl of Fencroft–and the man she's conveniently betrothed to! He has a reputation for being a man of mystery, so what was he doing outside so late? Intrigued by his secrets, Clementine wishes to find out the truth before she walks down the aisle to wed him! Views: 41
Snow falls hard outside the bar of a Boston hotel. Kay Westscott, a New York novelist and English teacher, is in town attending a writers' workshop. Math professor Ann Ward is trying and failing to muster enthusiasm for a round of lesbian speed dating. When Kay spots Ann at the bar, she's instantly attracted, and while it seems a romance writer might easily engage a single professor looking for love, Kay's humorous flirtations do more to irritate than impress. Ann finds Kay's pickup lines way out of line, and Kay tries to redeem herself by helping Ann rehearse for speed dating, all the while wishing it was more than just practice.The chemistry is undeniable, but Kay and Ann part ways, only to realize they have a lesson in love coming—if they can just find each other again. Views: 41
Augusta “Tucker” Delacroix is perfectly content running a successful oil field supply company until her brother and business partner, Jim Bob, dies suddenly. Things go from bad to worse when the family's lawyer introduces her to Monique, a beautiful stranger who turns out to be Jim Bob’s mistress and mother of his son. Monique wants Jim Bob's son to be a Delacroix, and Tucker steps up—it’s what family does.
Willow Vernon has never approved of her sister’s affair with a wealthy married man, but when tragedy strikes, Willow assumes care of her nephew. When Tucker demands shared custody rights, Willow’s ready to go to battle. Tucker’s the same kind of irresponsible philanderer as Jim Bob, and she’s not falling for the Delacroix charm like Monique did, no matter how tempting Tucker might be.
Family ties bring Tucker and Willow together, but they could also tear them, and any chance they have at love, apart. Views: 41
Megan:All I wanted to do was climb the corporate ladder and get my money's worth out of my business degree.But just as I'm making some progress, Eric Castle inherits the company, and I'm expected to be the former grease monkey's assistant!Rugged good looks and massive muscles are not what I was expecting from my new boss.And now, I have to worry about my career and my heart...Eric:I'd been turning wrenches for two decades when I found out I was the heir to an automotive empire worth billions.I’d been a mechanic for so long, my first impulse was to refuse to take the helm and stay in the shop.But then I met Megan Barnes, my deliciously curvy new assistant, and my focus shifted from fixing engines to revving hers.And I plan on making her mine, no matter the cost...Sit back, relax, and get ready for a quick fix of Happily Ever After between a younger plus-size woman and an enticing older Alpha man that will do anything to claim her as his own... Views: 41
Of all the gorgeous grouches Melanie's ever worked with, Declan Bain is without a doubt the worst. And as an aspiring costume designer still working as a wardrobe girl in L.A., she's definitely met her fair share. So, when a weird development arises out of the blue, crossing their paths and effectively turning their lives upside down, waking up next to him in her childhood bed is only the second most shocking result. Finding out he'd actually wanted something to happen between them is the first. And now that Declan's fully aware of just how much she's enjoyed working with his...um, wardrobe, all this time, he's decided to collect on all the very dirty, very alcohol-fueled promises she made him before falling asleep. Melanie really has no idea what she promised the man, but if it's even half as wicked as the things he's promising to do to her, she's not sure she'll survive. But she's absolutely willing to find out. Previously... Views: 41
Jacob Green was just an average college student. But three months ago, he ran through the wrong door and found himself trapped in the city of Meridian – a literal necropolis, concealed from the modern world, made up of forgotten places and populated entirely by the dead.As the only living, breathing resident, Jake has struggled to scrape out an existence while waiting for the Necropolis Police Department to decide his fate, and it's not looking good. But when an unusual string of crimes hits the city, Jake's overseer and tormentor, NPD Detective Marsh offers him a deal: Jake's life in exchange for helping them solve the worst series of crimes in the necropolis' history.Someone, or some thing is killing the dead, and if Jake can't figure out who's responsible, he could be next.Necropolis PD is a hidden world fantasy that combines mystery, horror, magic, and more than a little humor. This book is perfect for the living and... Views: 41
