In this magical middle-grade debut novel from Adrianna Cuevas, The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, a Cuban American boy must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save the inhabitants of his town when they are threatened by a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals.All Nestor Lopez wants is to live in one place for more than a few months and have dinner with his dad.When he and his mother move to a new town to live with his grandmother after his dad's latest deployment, Nestor plans to lay low. He definitely doesn't want to anyone find out his deepest secret: that he can talk to animals. But when the animals in his new town start disappearing, Nestor's grandmother becomes the prime suspect after she is spotted in the woods where they were last seen. As Nestor investigates the source of the disappearances, he learns that they are being seized by a tule vieja—a witch who can absorb an animal's powers by... Views: 550
Sometimes you need to lose it all to discover what is truly important. Lucien St. Martin, Marquess of Heartstone, is ordered to travel to the "uncivilized" part of the world. America. Little does he know, everything is about to shift on its axis. Ciara McKay is known as "the heart of the mountain." Her world is changed the day she encounters a strange man near death on her mountain. Long winter nights lead to explosive passions before they part. Seven years pass before they meet again. Can they overcome the "accepted" rules of society? Or will "the heart of the mountain" cease to be? Is it possible that Lucien can convince her to give them another chance? Will Ciara accept her destiny that together is the only way for them to be—as the princess and the marquess? Views: 550
"Guaranteed melt-your-heart romance."—Romancing the Book for Do or Die CowboyEnjoy a down-home Texas cowboy Christmas!When handsome town sheriff Derrick Shelton meets Angelique Guillory and her young daughter at the Garrett ranch, he is immediately drawn to the woman who seems to desperately need a true family Christmas. Determined to erase the shadows from her eyes, he decides to give her the best holiday she's ever had.Angelique Guillory is a woman with a past, haunted by violence and searching for the family she never knew. When she and her little daughter find their way to the Garrett family and meet Derrick, she hopes to have finally found a safe haven.But Angelique is still looking over her shoulder. Despite her doubts, with a little Christmas magic and the warmth of the Garretts, Angelique may find more love and acceptance than she ever thought possible.Also by June Faver, the Dark Horse Cowboys... Views: 550
One of Amazon’s Most Popular Horror Authors, #1 bestseller Michaelbrent Collings brings you his most thrilling story… and invites you to get lost in The Forest.
Three kids went in.
Now, twenty years later, the two survivors are going back…
For Tricia and Alex, the idea is simple: find and rescue their friend, Sam, from his insane mother.
But when they enter the forest, they discover that their idea is anything but simple. Because this forest isn’t like any other. In this forest, a silver mist cloaks the truth. In this forest, a simple trip of a few miles can turn into a nightmare.
In this forest, the monsters are real.
“Nightmare fuel… intense and downright scary.” – Horror Geek Life
Twenty years later, Tricia and Alex remember nothing of what happened that day they lost their friend. They know only that three kids went in, but only two came out.
“Impressive, engrossing… I read it within one sitting.” – Scared Sheepless
Now, they are going back. To find their lost memories. To discover what happened to Sam that day.
To encounter fear itself.
“I loved this crazy ride of a novel!” – The Reading Nook
The forest, as Alex and Tricia will discover, is a place where madness reigns. A place where a simple path becomes an ordeal. A place where the past comes to life, and the future is anything but certain.
Because the dead don’t stay dead… in The Forest. Views: 550
Crimes from the past don't always stay hidden. A harsh cold winter blows into Lake Pines, and with it, the murder of a much-loved local artist. The grim discovery of the artist's body sends chills through the small town, as the local police rush to find the killer and put the residents at ease. Lack of evidence at the murder scene; suspects that hold a trail of deceit; as well as one of the area's worst blizzards all threaten to leave the case unsolved. However, Dr. Kerry Dearborne, the local coroner, is determined to find the murderer. As she gets closer to revealing the true motive of the killer, a shocking secret threatens the lives of those left behind as well as those investigating the murder. Hidden secrets of a past life leave Kerry wondering if those involved are focused on betrayal or redemption. And has her asking, "Can someone be forgiven of murder?" Buy The Dead Of Winter and uncover the... Views: 550
Nobody does rural fiction quite like Fleur McDonald.' The Weekly TimesReturning to Perth after a near-fatal undercover case in outback Queensland, Dave Burrows, now a Detective Senior Constable in the stock squad, receives an ultimatum from his deeply unhappy wife, Melinda.Before Dave and Mel's problems can be resolved, Dave is sent to the far north of Australia on a stock theft investigation. He finds two cattle stations deep in a complex underbelly of racial divide, family secrets, long-repeated lies, kidnapping and murder.Facing one of the biggest challenges of his policing life and the heartbreaking prospect of losing his family, Dave can't imagine things getting worse. But there's a hidden danger, intent on revenge, coming right for him.Praise for Without A Doubt'Engaging and well-paced . . . devoured quicker than my Easter chocolate. Fleur McDonald has a wealth of farming experience and she employs that knowledge to pen a tale of small... Views: 550
Martin Falconer had one big anxiety: would they let him fly again?Grounded in England at the beginning of 1918, it was a struggle, for escaped prisoners of war weren't generally allowed to return to the front, but Martin pestered the authorities and, at last, found himself back in France.But the character of the war was changing. Everyone had suddenly become efficiency-conscious, and the freedom of choice which he had valued so much in his life as a pilot was disappearing. Martin had to settle down to the grim, monotonous business that aerial warfare had now become.It was work that took a terrible toll on the nerves, even of someone as young and strong as he was. He longed to be able to solve the problem, and for the war to be over, so that he could start to find out what he really wanted from life.A gripping story, totally convincing in its portrayal of the ordeals and rewards of flying in the First World War, for fans of Alexander... Views: 550
