Finley Mars didn't handle the zombie apocalypse well.When her former life as an elementary school teacher was wiped away, she lost her purpose, her passion, and any hope of a safe, stable life. After a series of mistakes lands her in the Blue City slave markets, she finds herself living at Deathcastle, a fortress on the boundary between the Hordelands and the Safe Zone. She's a slave now—little more than a blood bag for Atlan, one of the vampire warriors who defends Blue City against the constant onslaught of the hordes.Since he became a vampire, Atlan Echo hasn't felt desire for any woman. But his tentative friendship with Finley begins to waken something in him—not only his long-dormant passion, but the ache to be known for the monster he is, and loved in spite of it.This book's ending is 'happy for now, safe for now,' with a plot thread that leads into the next book in the series. It's perfect for readers who like a bit of post-apocalyptic zombie mayhem along with their vampire romance novels! Sweetness, heat, plus monsters equals pure escapist fun. Views: 479
The sumptuous and powerful conclusion to the gender-fluid duet begun by The Brilliant Death, hailed in a starred review by Kirkus as "a delicious and magical intrigue too tempting not to devour."By turns thrilling, witty, and heartbreaking, this dramatic conclusion to the Brilliant Death duet transports us to a Vinalia on the verge of transformation and radiates with the electric power of love. With her power over magic finally in hand, and her love for Cielo at last confessed, Teodora di Sangro should be on top of the world. But the country of Vinalia is in chaos as the dictator-like Capo threatens to plunge them all into war and capture every strega in the land—including Teo and Cielo. Teo knows she can't take down the Capo alone. She must convince a small band of streghe who have been hiding in plain sight to join her in the cause. But as she struggles to bring them together, she discovers a far deadlier enemy than the Capo has been... Views: 479
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Dante Romano has no doubt Mia Hamilton, his father’s much younger widow, is a ruthless gold digger. Yet the sparks between him and Mia are an inferno waiting to erupt. And erupt it does—into an unforgettable encounter that leaves Dante stunned by Mia’s innocence and his craving for more.
Giving in to her undeniable attraction to Dante makes it harder for Mia to hide the secrets she’s sworn to keep. She’s brought enough scandal to the legendary Romano family. And that’s before her shocking bombshell!
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From a "skilled storyteller who reminds the reader that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life" (RT Book Reviews), Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a moving and unforgettable exploration of love and friendship. The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though he's Mennonite like herself and has her parents' approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things off—wondering if, perhaps, she's the one who's missing a spark. When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are both surprised to realize that they have feelings for one another.... Views: 479
A lost Oracle puts Venas in danger as she's searches for her missing sister whilst battling the murderous crimes in London. Meeting the Lanheart brothers and encounter's Tai Wei's rebirth. With a newly formed body and a dark crystal, Tai Wei reaches for Firefly Forest, land of mutants leading Venas back into the past, into the dangers of the Warring States Views: 479
Alex Sherman's Cosmic Crust is a Tor.com original science fiction story.In an apocalyptic, depopulated city, a young man named Bhu struggles to feed his ailing dog, Lucy. Phan, the local pizza parlor owner, takes pity on Bhu and provides the meat Lucy needs so she can survive. But what exactly is in the meat? And how far is Bhu willing to go to save his dog?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Views: 479
The fourth book in Joanna Schaffhausen's heartpounding Ellery Hathaway mystery series, Every Waking Hour.... After surviving a serial killer's abduction as a young teenager, Ellery Hathaway is finally attempting a normal life. She has a new job as a rookie Boston detective and a fledgling relationship with Reed Markham, the FBI agent who rescued her years ago. But when a twelve-year-old girl disappears on Ellery's watch, the troubling case opens deep wounds that never fully healed.Chloe Lockhart walked away from a busy street fair and vanished into the crowd. Maybe she was fleeing the suffocating surveillance her parents put on her from the time she was born, or maybe the evil from her parents' past finally caught up to her. For Chloe, as Ellery learns, is not the first child Teresa Lockhart has lost.Ellery knows what it's like to have the past stalk you, to hold your breath around every corner. Sending one kidnapped girl to find another could be... Views: 479
Welcome to the café that never sleeps. Day and night Stella's Café opens its doors for the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It is many things to many people but most of all it is a place where life can wait at the door. A place of small kindnesses. A place where anyone can be whoever they want, where everyone is always welcome.
Meet Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They work at Stella's but they dream of more, of leaving the café behind and making their own way in life.
Come inside and spend twenty-four hours at Stella's Café; a day when Hannah and Mona's friendship will be tested, when the community will come together and when lives will be changed... Views: 478
