Chaos, created by factions determined to end the centuries-old accord between human settled worlds and Earth, is spreading at an alarming rate. Centralists, aided and abetted by their corporate paymasters, are working hard to destabilize sovereign star systems and strip them of independence. Only the Fleet's hard-pressed Special Forces can stop those who would foment a series of violent revolutions and trigger a bloody civil conflict capable of destroying humanity's interstellar civilization. And that means the best of those Special Forces units, Ghost Squadron, doesn't lack for missions. Disrupting riots aimed at toppling star system governments, seeking out and destroying the Centralist-owned security and intelligence agency's assets, eradicating cartels used as Centralist cat's-paws — no operation is too complex. However, each mission takes them deeper into the heart of darkness, and before the Fleet can declare victory,... Views: 482
With the help of his commanding officer, a genetically engineered ex-soldier fights back against the government that created him and others like him to be expendable slaves...Halvor Cullen, a genetically-engineered and technology implanted ex-solider, doesn't see himself as a hero. After getting out of the service, all he's interested in is chasing the adrenaline rush his body was designed to crave. Hal knows he won't live long anyway; vat soldiers like him are designed to die early or will be burnt out from relentlessly seeking the rush. His best friend and former CO, Tyce, is determined not to let that happen and distracts him by work salvaging crashed ships in the Edge.Then Hal's ship gets a new crewmember - a hacker-turned-tecker named Vivi. As they become friends, Hal wonders if he's got a chance with a natural-born like her. Then on a job, the crew finds a sphere that downloads an alien presence into their ship... Multiple clashes with the military... Views: 481
She 's hiring...Meg Knightley is a history professor with a little OCD and a lot of competitive spirit. When her similarly nerdy history professor boyfriend tosses her over for a starlet on the eve of the Jane Austen Festival and Games, she needs a new Mr. Darcy STAT. He's the man for the job...Jeremy Remington left a lucrative tech job to follow his dreams—but getting his custom woodworking business off the ground isn't cheap. When his best friend's sister offers good money for little more than acting the gentleman, he jumps at the chance. After all, how hard could it be to fly over to England and wear a cravat for a few days? Until things get real.She hired him to play the part of a proper gentleman, so why can't she stop thinking about what's underneath his waistcoat? And when Meg finds out Jeremy has had a crush on her for years, will she toss him out on his ear...or... Views: 481
No matter how fast you run, the past will always catch you…
Two years have passed since the heartbreaking events in Thicker Than Blood , and Adrian has started a new life in Tokyo. Semi-retired and working low-level contracts to keep busy, he has finally found some semblance of peace.
One bullet can change everything…
When a twist of fate puts Adrian in the crosshairs of a Yakuza family, he’s forced to once again do what he does best to protect those closest to him. But he will soon realize that every action has consequences.
It’s the shot you don’t see coming that hurts the most…
A ghost from Adrian’s past is lurking in the shadows. As this spectre of vengeance emerges, he is forced to confront enemies both old and new. It’s a battle he wasn’t prepared for. It’s a war he cannot win.
The master of the first-person thriller, James P. Sumner, delivers the long-awaited eighth novel in the bestselling Adrian Hell series. A gripping, fast-paced adventure featuring one of the most popular assassins in the genre today. Laced with pulse-pounding action and clever twists, Blowback will keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover! Perfect for fans of Jack Reacher, John Milton, Mitch Rapp and Jason Bourne. ** Views: 481
★★★★★ "Great Banter, Hot Love Scenes, Adult Angst and a HEA!"Sexy Standalone about cheating on their jobs, not each other.Instant Connection, Smart, Steamy, Funny Contemporary RomanceTess & Alex are workaholics with chemistry so intense it makes them feel like they're cheating on their jobs when all they want to do is be with each other. But their pasts and schedules seem to always get in the way. They've both carefully designed their lives so that there are no surprises, but life has a funny way of not listening to pre-set plans and schedules. Tess is absolutely married to her job of writing happily ever afters. She loves everything about her committed relationship with words and books. The parameters of their relationship and Tess' life are cut and dry, black and white. And then Alex showed up with his gorgeous crooked smile and shaded everything gray, and now she doesn't know if she can ever turn... Views: 481
Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain's wondrous fauna.Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince fromleprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox.Sharon Jacksties' wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind. Views: 481
