The fate of a kingdom rests on their shoulders. But first, they must get to class... Amidst the smoking ruins of burning trebuchets and broken catapults, Raven retreats, humbled and defeated. Little does Kevin know that Raven learned something valuable during their battle—his name. As Raven's forces regroup in Derathiel, his allies in Wakefield Falls establish an order of powerful warriors whose sole purpose is finding and eliminating the young knight named Kevin, and pave way for Vengara's arrival.Kevin remains unaware and haunted by the events of the battle. He pushes on to continue Jey's mission— to seek out Brealin, the fallen god of fire and resume their quest for the weapons of the fallen gods. But his home and school commitments fall in the way, and a new adversary, not named Zander, arises to torment his school days.When the battles at home threaten to match those within the portal, there's nowhere to run, and only one way to... Views: 573
I never thought I'd end up being abducted by aliens!I was living my dream, rotating in space around Mars on the Mars Hope Skylab. As the first American woman this far into space, I've accomplished more in my twenty-eight years of life than most.I enjoy my job, so when things go sideways and aliens board my lab, I try to stay positive and make sure that I just observe and stay alive. But I'm immediately grabbed and taken to their ship.Unable to understand them and not knowing what they have planned for me, I have to make some hard choices about whether living is the best way to go. And how far will I go to live?It appears that I'm now the property of the alien that grabbed me.He's big, possessive and seems to want to get to know me a lot better...PLEASE NOTE: This SciFi Romance alien book contains Adult Language and Steamy Adult Bedroom Scenes. It is intended for 18+ Readers & Adults Only.It's part of a science fiction romance series but can be... Views: 573
Humor and heart shine in this middle-grade fantasy about a girl who attends a boarding school to learn how to use music to create magic, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil series.Amelia Jones always dreamed of attending the Mystwick School of Musicraft, where the world's most promising musicians learn to create magic. So when Amelia botches her audition, she thinks her dream has met an abrupt and humiliating end—until the school agrees to give her a trial period. Amelia is determined to prove herself, vowing to do whatever it takes to become the perfect musician. Even if it means pretending to be someone she isn't. Meanwhile, a mysterious storm is brewing that no one, not even the maestros at Mystwick, is prepared to contain. Can Amelia find the courage to be true to herself in time to save her beloved school from certain destruction? Views: 573
Boston Homicide Detective Reid Sylver closes every case that comes her way. Her secret? She can talk to the dead.
Reid’s perfect record has earned her the freedom to work with the only partner she can tolerate: a scarred one-eyed mastiff called Mugshot. Then the new boss saddles her with rookie London Gold. How will she keep her gift a secret with this ambitious rookie underfoot?
London Gold has dreamed of being a homicide detective since long before she became a cop. Now she has a chance to learn from the woman she’s idolized for years. Breaking through the detective’s tough shell won’t be easy, but she’s determined to learn the secret behind Reid's success.
Both women are surprised by their chemistry as they work feverishly to find a tech-savvy killer who stalks his victims from afar. Just one problem: the killer's now stalking them. Views: 573
This book includes six short stories previously published in ebook format, all involving Nick Williams and Carter Jones along with their friends and family. Enjoy!
contentsNew Year's Day, 1979
Monday, January 1, 1979
Nick and Carter are in Dallas for the opening of the newest of their Hopkins Hotels!
Inside their new club - The Fourteenth Floor - the scene is sizzling!
The clock strikes midnight and Nick and Carter are dancing to Guy Lombardo just like they did when they first met.
But then one of the bartenders is seen running into the back in a frenzy.
And the General Manager of the hotel is found semi-conscious, bleeding from the head.
Will Nick discover what secrets might conspire to close the Hopkins Dallas and The Fourteenth Floor before either have a chance to fly?
Martin Luke King Jr., Day, 1986
Monday, January 20, 1986
It's the first holiday celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and San Francisco is having a parade!
Nick and Carter will be marching with Mrs. Geneva Watkins, the last living member of the powerful group of women Nick once affectionately dubbed The Four Terrors.
She's 78 and has worked hard, in her particular way, to make this day happen.
But when the day starts off on a tragic note, will Nick and Carter be able to remember what the hard-won holiday is really for?
Valentine's Day, 1951
Tuesday, February 13, 1951
What does the man who can buy anything get the man who doesn't want anything?
That's the mystery Nick is trying to solve.
With the help of his new secretary, Marnie Wilson, Nick is hoping he can come up with the perfect gift that will let Carter know how much he really loves the big fireman.
Washington's Birthday, 1948
Monday, February 23, 1948
It's a holiday but Nick is feeling blue.
It's all because his best guy, Carter, is working hard at Station 3 on Post Street, protecting the City by the Bay from fires, large and small.
Maybe a bowl of navy bean soup at Gene Compton's Cafeteria and some friendly chatter with an old friend might just be the thing to cheer Nick up...
Mardi Gras, 1975
Tuesday, February 11, 1975
Nick and Carter are in New Orleans for their first trip to Mardi Gras!
When Nick first opens his eyes that morning, he realizes he has a big hangover and no memory of what happened the night before.
Over a breakfast of coffee and grease, Miss Wanna Man, a local drag queen in the French Quarter, swings by to give Nick the Tea and let him know to watch his back.
It's definitely an adventurous Fat Tuesday for Nick and Carter!
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
St. David's Day, 1848
Wednesday, March 1, 1848
It's the dark and early morning hours of St. David's Day and Griffith Williams, nestled and cozy next to his dear friend, Gwyn, is abruptly awakened by a man who calls out in a strange voice.
"Great-grandfather?"
Griffy is startled to see the shimmering form of a handsome man with bright and shining eyes. And they're a color of brown he's not seen before.
The face, however, is more than a little familiar. With a dimple in the chin, it brings to mind memories of his late father, his tad, David.
Is it evil or is it good which has brought forth this ghostly vision? Views: 573
Ren grew up listening to his mother's stories about Star Hosts—mythical people possessed by the power of the stars. In a twist of fate, Ren learns his destiny is closely tied to his mother's tales. He befriends a soldier named Asher, who helps him master his growing power, and together they comb the galaxy in search of Ren's missing brother. But with allegiances uncertain, Ren must make decisions to protect the ones he loves from a brewing galactic war. From the award-winning author of "The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic," the Broken Moon series is a space opera roller coaster ride for Young Adult readers. This digital boxed set includes the complete series and exclusive new content, including a short story from the Broken Moon universe and character art. Views: 573
In The Case of the Canterfell Codicil , Wodehousian gadabout and clubman Anty Boisjoly takes on his first case when his old Oxford chum and coxswain is facing the gallows, accused of the murder of his wealthy uncle. Not one but two locked-room mysteries later, Boisjoly’s pitting his wits and witticisms against a subversive butler, a senile footman, a single-minded detective-inspector, an irascible goat, and the eccentric conventions of the pastoral Sussex countryside to untangle a multi-layered mystery of secret bequests, ancient writs, love triangles, revenge, and a teasing twist in the final paragraph. Views: 573
