Even dragons have Christmas wishes...Noam King has never liked Christmas. In his opinion, Christmas is the one time of year when people go out of their way to act terrible to each other. Whether it's fighting over Christmas gifts, arguing about standing in line, or harassing shopkeepers who can't keep enough items in stock, he's tired of the holiday and would be happy to never celebrate again. His mother tells him that he's nothing but a grouchy old dragonman who is acting out because he's lonely, but he doesn't think that's true.Heather has been alone for as long as she can remember. A single mother with a secret, she's been running for what feels like years. Christmas is one of the most stressful times of the year for her. Not only is she trying to keep food on the table, but she's trying to make sure that her son has a Christmas that's unforgettably wonderful.When their paths cross, Noam is forced to make a choice.Will he continue to despise the holiday?Or this year, will he take a chance if it means meeting his Christmas mate?After all, every dragon deserves a treasure. Views: 626
The start of World War II looms over three friends who struggle to remain loyal as one of them is threatened with internment by the British government, from the author of the "sweeping, stirring" (Kristin Harmel, internationally bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amélie) The Light Over London. In August of 1939, as Britain watches the headlines in fear of another devastating war with Germany, three childhood friends must choose between friendship or country. Erstwhile socialite Nora is determined to find her place in the Home Office's Air Raid Precautions Department, matchmaker Hazel tries to mask two closely guarded secrets with irrepressible optimism, and German expat Marie worries that she and her family might face imprisonment in an internment camp if war is declared. When Germany invades Poland and tensions on the home front rise, Marie is labeled an enemy alien, and the three friends find themselves fighting... Views: 626
Sam and Rachel are still down and out, scratching out survival level cash in short cons as they travel through out of the way areas. They're spotted doing a con at the train station in Lawles County, and blackmailed into helping a man get revenge on his nemesis, Deputy Slade, by cheating the dirty cop out of the money he has stashed away. Views: 625
