It was meant to be a one-night stand, not "I do."Joe Kaminski likes to go with the flow, a good trait to have as a young artist living in London. His laidback approach to life makes him a fish out of water when he's hired at P&B Designs, a high-powered PR agency. The money's good, but with his poor planning skills, he doesn't see it lasting.Harry Byrne likes his life the same way he likes his PowerPoint presentations: structured. Known for his dynamic personality, Harry suffered a blow when his seven-year relationship fell apart, souring his mood. The last thing on his mind is getting into another relationship, especially with a man who can barely make it to the office on time.They're not even supposed to like each other. But five years later, Joe and Harry are getting ready to tie the knot. They should've known it was only a matter of time before everything starts to fall apart: obstructive friends, well-meaning but meddlesome family, a hovering ex,... Views: 221
A warrior driven by wrath. A woman willing to sacrifice herself for peace. A destiny neither can escape. Revenge and fated love in Ancient Scotland. Talor mac Donnel wants revenge. Consumed by hate, he goes into occupied territory seeking vengeance for his slain sister. But Talor’s plan goes awry when, instead of killing the man responsible for his sister’s death, he is taken captive. Mor is tired of war. Her people have swept across The Winged Isle, leaving carnage behind them. Mor is a warrior, yet all she wants now is to lay down her weapons and live in peace. And when a crazed enemy warrior breaks into their broch and tries to slay her father, she makes a decision that will change everything between their people. The instant Talor locks gazes with his enemy’s proud daughter, Mor, everything he thought he believed about life and love starts to unravel. Together, they have the chance to bring peace to their war-torn isle—but only if he is able to let go of the past. Views: 221
In the writhing, violent shadows, it seems as if the truth about the murder may have gone up in smoke...The murder, a brutal stabbing, definitely took place on Guy Fawkes Night. It was definitely by the bonfire on the village green. There were definitely a number of witnesses to a row between a group of Teddy Boys. And yet, was it definitely clear to anybody exactly what they had seen? In the writhing, violent shadows, it seems as if the truth may have gone up in smoke.Based on a real case and exhibiting characteristically thorough research and skillful plotting, Julian Symons' phenomenal 1960 novel is a searing drama of wrongful accusation, gripping policework and a sharp portrait of small-town tensions. This edition also includes the short story "The Tigers of Subtopia" and an Introduction by award-winning author Martin Edwards. Views: 221
Ray Gilbert isn't someone you would call a "nice guy," but he is a hard-working cardiologist who gives a damn about his job. When Ray starts seeing patients who received medical devices they might not need, he tries to figure out why. Spurned by his superiors and professional societies, Ray turns to Tiffany Springer, an eager but naive newspaper reporter—and Ray's new lover—to tell his story. Her articles gain national acclaim. Ray and Tiffany ride the crest of their success ... until they came to an untimely end with drug overdose as the probable cause of death. What really happened to Tiffany and Ray, and do their deaths have something to do with the unnecessary medical devices? As Ray's mentor, Dr. Philip Sarkis can't help but question the reports. His suspicions lead him to seek the help of his partner and a private investigator. However, as previously proven, digging into medicine's big money is a deadly business. Views: 221
A search for answers. A long-held secret. A call to destiny. Plagued with nightmares of a past long forgotten, Evangeline is on the hunt for answers. She always knew she was different, but what she unlocks changes her life forever. A war is brewing in the world of The Gifted, a far cry from the human life Evangeline had lived. And now she was being thrown in the dead centre of it. With fire and magic coursing through her body, and new allies with it, she embarks on an adventure that will put her closer to the answers she desires. It seems that the only way to survive, is to harness the power she wields and use it to stay one step ahead, and alive. Was finding out who she was all she ever dreamed of, or were her nightmares about to become all too real? ◆◆◆The Rise of Ares Series -Siren Dreams (Book Two) Available NowSiren Rises (Book Three) Available... Views: 221
'Extremely charming' Marian Keyes on Mr Doubler Begins Again A poignant and uplifting story for fans of Rachel Joyce and Ruth Hogan After a life-saving operation leaves Sam unable to have children, could a rural cottage be the fresh start she needs? Or is she running away from her problems? For her husband Danny, this was never part of the plan. He likes predictability. The countryside is just a bit, well – wild. But he wants Sam to be happy, even if he isn't. If only Danny could tell Sam what is going on in his head. If only he knew what was really going on in hers. If only they knew that they're equally afraid of what happens next. Can the couple find a way to face the future together, or have they already grown too far apart? Growing Season is a poignant and uplifting novel about how love and nature sometimes need a helping hand. Views: 221
"Some things just don't keep well inside this house ..."The summer of 1966 burned hot across America but nowhere hotter than the cotton fields of Mississippi. Finding herself in a precarious position as a black woman living alone, Bernice accepts her brother Floyd's invitation to join him as a servant for a white family and she enters the web of hostility and deception that is the Kern plantation household. The secrets of the house are plentiful yet the silence that has encompassed it for so many years suddenly breaks with the arrival of the harvest and the appearance of Jesse and Fletcher to the plantation as cotton pickers. These two brothers, the sons of the house servant Silva, awaken a vengeful seed within the Missus of the house as she plots to punish not only her husband but Silva's family as well. When the Missus starts flirting with Jesse, she sets into motion a dangerous game that could get Jesse killed and destroy the lives of the rest of the servants. Bernice... Views: 221
#PlaneBae meets Gilmore Girls in this hilarious and heartfelt story about the addictiveness of Internet fame and the harsh realities of going viral.Macy Evans dreams of earning enough income from her YouTube channel, R3ntal Wor1d, to leave her small, Midwestern town. But when she meets a boy named Eric at a baseball game, and accidently dumps her hotdog in his lap, her disastrous "meet-cute" becomes the topic of a viral thread. Now it's not loyal subscribers flocking to her channel, it's Internet trolls. And they aren't interested in her reviews of VHS tapes—they only care about her relationship with Eric.Eric is overly eager to stretch out his fifteen minutes of fame, but Macy fears this unwanted attention could sabotage her "real-life" relationships—namely with the shy boy-next-door, Paxton, who she's actually developing feelings for. Macy knows she should shut the lie down, though she can't ignore the advertising money, or the spark... Views: 221
Posing as a married couple to save the world was easy compared to the very
real feelings between them[unknown-8230] As Bob and Lisa Sinclair, Omega Sector agents
Evan Karcz and Juliet Branson were a formidable couple - until a brutal attack left
Juliet traumatized. But with a powerful crime boss selling military secrets, the safety
of millions depends on the undercover operatives. It’s up to Evan to rehabilitate
Juliet[unknown-8230]and not fail her as he did on the mission that still haunts him.
Evan’s strategy is to be near Juliet night and day to practice posing as a loving
couple. But soon he realizes there’s a sizzling passion between them. And it’s
being threatened by forces stronger than they ever realized. With a killer stalking Lisa
Sinclair, her [unknown-8220]husband[unknown-8221] knows he’d risk his cover - and
his life - to protect her. Views: 221
