Centuries ago, Terra, the world, was nearly destroyed by humans. In the wake of that destruction, Terra created the Guardians—a group sworn to protect Her. But humans have returned to their plundering ways and Terra needs the Guardians. The Guardians are now fractured, their leader murdered years before. They need a new leader—a new Terra Protectorum—but when a young girl is chosen, outrage ensues. Questions demand answers. Why has Terra selected a girl with no knowledge of the Guardians? Why has she chosen a human when it is the humans destroying the earth? And most importantly, why has she chosen the girl whose father murdered the last Terra Protectorum? Views: 626
The night we met in the dimly lit bar, she looked like a brunette bombshell, and I wanted to learn her deepest secrets. With sun-kissed skin and soulful bedroom eyes, she was pure temptation, and I was mesmerized. As one drink led to two, I craved more of her playful banter and taunting lips. Resisting her wasn't an option, and we quickly became a desperate mess of tangled limbs and hot kisses. She tasted like the sweetest sin, but I was no saint. Once we caught our breaths, and it became obvious that meeting her wasn't a coincidence, everything changed. Now I must deny her at all costs.Friends. It's all we can ever be. After years of lying to myself and keeping her at a distance, I want to pull her close. Sophie's on my mind more than ever as my instincts to protect her take over. Regardless of my attempts to help, she pushes me away and makes it clear she doesn't need me. I'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, to... Views: 626
Re-released in a second edition with new content. Detectives Ben and Chase Dawson have been sent to investigate an unusual murder at an exclusive resort owned by Julian Lodge. The prime suspect is a young woman who was the last person to see the victim alive. Julian wants them to ensure her safety while also conducting the investigation. The job seems simple enough, until Ben and Chase discover that the beautiful woman they have both come to desire has dark secrets. Natalie Buchanan came to the Willow Fork Tranquility Spa seeking sanctuary after escaping the clutches of a twisted sadist. Working as a massage therapist at the resort has given her a chance to heal. It also offers her an opportunity to reconnect to the lifestyle she thought she would never be comfortable in again. But when one of her regular clients ends up dead on her table, Natalie fears that the monster she once escaped has come back to claim her. ... Views: 626
He'll take down their pursuers...If she gets them out of the wilderness alive.Pursued through the wilderness after an ambush that left his partner dead, Alaska State Trooper Micah Reed stumbles on his assailants' other target—backcountry tracker Kate Dawson. His best friend's sister's just the person to help him outrun the criminals...and solve his case. But with their pursuers closing in, can they rely on each other's strength to survive this hazardous chase? Views: 626
This is a book about our plight in the modern
world, about how we live and how we lie about how we live. It
consists of sayings and fragments telling of slights and fancies,
imagined loves and broken dreams, completed in the time it takes to
recognise another, to smile and to stand back surprised as they pass
by without seeing us. These are moments that may be decisive or not,
fragments on which things just might turn. These are stories that are
as complete as they ever will be, and perhaps can be.
But these stories are also attempts to pull free;
to convince that we can be free and that we need not be pushed down.
These are efforts to say that we can still laugh. Not the cackle of
the maniac or the desperate, but the quiet chuckle that means
contentment and an easy night. These stories ease us away from loss
and assert a wit even if we cannot manage wisdom. Views: 626
The court of public opinion found her guilty. But one attorney resolved to change the verdict…Attorney Daniel Pike knows the dire consequences of crossing the government. So when rising political star Camila Perez faces charges in a gruesome quadruple homicide, his instincts sense a frame by powerful rivals. But Dan and the Last Chance Lawyers may have a hopeless case when the police discover damning evidence scrawled at the crime scene in blood...Sorting through incriminating clues in the horrifying murders, Dan pieces together a dark conspiracy. But just when it seems he might have a rebuttal, a social media leak sparks a nationwide outcry for conviction.Can Dan foil the vicious scheme before Perez and her career go up in flames??Court of Killers is a standout book in the gripping Daniel Pike legal thriller series. If you like intricately plotted suspense, gritty courtroom drama and surprising twists and turns, then you'll love William... Views: 626
We all have mistakes that haunt us. For years, I thought I didn't have any. I was handsome, rich, and had all the women I could ever want. It was easy life. Too easy.Then my dad died, and I needed to step up and take control of the family company. Responsibility crept into my soul, and I realized I'd hurt a lot of people during my "easy life."The worst was Chrissy. She'd attended my private high school as a scholarship student, and I made it my personal mission to make her life a living hell.Now, though, I've been given a second chance. It's been over ten years since high school and the girl grew into a gorgeous babe.I keep telling myself I'm only interested in making up for the bullying, but I can't deny the burning attraction I have to Chrissy.I'm not used to not getting what I want, and I want Chrissy, but I doubt that the woman will be so willing to forgive her tormentor, let alone date him. Forgiveness may be one thing that all my money can't... Views: 626
Nikita Blade has been living for centuries as the Reptilian Protector, and now faces her toughest challenge, as she must battle a figure from the past for her very life.
Joining up with her friends, they train together and fight together. Not everyone will survive this latest challenge and those who do survive will be changed--some drastically. Views: 626
Do you think the body's eyes really see? How do you see in a dream?When the town librarian brings Penny a document with a forged signature on it, it's up to Penny to get to the bottom of it. Someone isn't happy to have Penny poking around for clues. Rich Dempsey, a retired mine-worker, is killed. Could a mysterious gold nugget hold the answers? Views: 626
