"Recommended for fans of Richard K. Morgan's Altered Carbon and Martha Wells' Murderbot series."—Booklist"A superb, smart debut!"—Lissa Price, bestselling author of the Starters seriesIn this riveting debut science-fiction technothriller, a top-notch VR pilot encounters a disaster during the highest profile space-faring project of her career. Now she must unearth a critical truth: was her discovery due to a betrayal, a business rival, or a threat to humanity itself?We are live, we are live, we are live. . .Helen Vectorvich just botched first contact. And she did it in both virtual reality and outer space.Only the most elite Far Reaches deep-space pilots get to run waldos: robots controlled from thousands of lightyears away via neural integration and quantum entanglement. Helen and her navigator were heading the construction of a wormhole gate that would connect Earth to the stars . . . until a routine system check turned... Views: 476
Krista’s eyes are opened to the wider world around her. She sails to England in the company of her English teacher and a German aristocrat. She is frightened and unsure of her place in the world. What will become of her when she reaches England?
There are secrets revealed about Krista’s life – secrets she knows nothing about. She has people who care what happens to her. But because of the happenings in the world they cannot become involved in her life.
It is decided that Krista should work in the London home of Captain Caulfield, as a companion and assistant to Lia Caulfield and her twin sons. Will she be able to find her place in this strange new world? Views: 476
From the author of Chasing Shadows and Arthur's Dead comes a new thriller with a nautical twist. Curtis Cardinali, Italian heritage, Northern Irish born and bred, engineer and amateur sailor, his has been an intriguing life. From council house beginnings to a leader of industry, from the shopfloors of hard-line unions, to luxury spa hotel breaks with his growing family, throughout it all he has been lucky. Even a letter that broke his teenage heart turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It was only ever a letter to a lucky man. But Curtis's life is about to be rocked in a way he could never have foreseen. Curtis Cardinali, Italian heritage, Northern Irish born and bred, engineer and amateur sailor, his has been an intriguing life. From council house beginnings to a leader of industry, from the shopfloors of hard-line unions, to luxury spa hotel breaks with his growing family, throughout it all he has been lucky. Even a letter... Views: 476
'An addictive 5* read that kept me guessing. Diane Saxon's DS Jenna Morgan series is brilliant' - bestselling author, Ross Greenwood. Perfect for fans of Cara HunterWhy does someone want the Lawrence family dead? The Lawrence's were the perfect family; successful, beautiful, and happy until one night their whole world was ripped apart. Detective Sergeant Jenna Morgan is called to investigate the suspected arson attack and death of the Lawrence family at the charred remains of their stunning home, Kimble Hall. The case takes a sinister turn as the body count fails to tally. Suspecting that someone may have survived the inferno, DS Morgan and her team need to discover whether they have a witness, or someone far more dangerous. Who set the fire? Who wanted this family extinguished beyond recognition? As the case progresses, DS Morgan realises she has a calculating, cold-blooded killer on her hands, and the race is on... Views: 476
Sanam is a carefree, but headstrong young girl. A spat with a politician's son pushes her take up a big challenge-to become an IAS. At the same time, a small-town boy, Aamir, is nudged into studying for the civil services too. Their hard work pays off when both become rank holders.And soon their lives come together at the IAS Training Academy, Mussoorie. Love blossoms, but when they decide to spend their lives together, all hell breaks loose. Their religious difference become a reason for clashes between the two communities, social media explodes and things take a dangerous turn.It seems hate has triumphed over love. What will be Sanam and Aamir's fate?A heady mix of dreams and desire, this is a story of undying love in the face of our society's most dangerous beliefs. Views: 476
A late 30s The Wrong Knickers meets Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Eleanor finds herself in her late 30s on a beach in India with three old ladies, trying to 'find herself' and 'discover her family history' like some sad middle-class crisis cliché. How did she get here? Truthfully, it could be for any one of the below reasons, if not all combined: Stepmum dying/Stepdad leaving – family falling apart, subsequent psychotic break; both parents now on third marriage Breaking up with J after 12 years – breaking up a whole life, a whole fucking universe – for reasons that may have been... misguided? New boyfriend moving in immediately, me insisting 'it's not a rebound!' even after everyone has stopped listening, being cited in his messy divorce, him being sectioned, then breaking up with me Going into therapy after dating a potentially violent, certainly threatening, narcissist (the most pertinent point of which should be noted: I did not break up with him – he ghosted me)... Views: 476
An annihilation force of invading aliens.Human civilization on the brink of extinction.Earth's only hope—seven cadets and the legendary starship they were never meant to command.No matter the cost, they will stop at nothing to survive.No matter the odds, they will fight to save our future.The distant future. Earth's Alliance forces have emerged victorious from a brutal nine-year war with the mysterious Kastazi—a vicious, highly advanced alien race. In the dawn of a new peace, the Alliance Devastation Class starship California embarks on a mission of science and learning with a skeleton crew of seasoned officers, civilian students, and inexperienced military cadets in tow.For JD Marshall and Viv Nixon, gifted cadets and best friends, the mission holds special meaning: It offers an opportunity to prove themselves and begin to escape the long... Views: 476
The moving new novel by the author of Harmless Like You, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and NPR Great Read On their first date, Mina told Oscar that she was bisexual, vegetarian, and on meds. He married her anyhow. A challenge to be met. She had low days, sure, but manageable. But now, maybe not so much . . . Mina is standing on the George Washington Bridge late at night, staring over the edge, when a patrol car drives up. She tries to convince the policeman she's not about to jump, but he doesn’t believe her. Oscar is called to pick her up. With the idea of leaving New York for London—a place for Mina “to learn the floorplan of this sadness”—Oscar arranges a move. In London, Mina, a classicist, tries grappling with her mental health issues by making lists. Of WOMEN WHO SURVIVED—. Penelope, Psyche, Leda. Iphigenia, but only in one of the tellings. Of things that make her HAPPY—— enamel coffee cups. But what else?... Views: 476
"Tamani masterfully bounces and slams two hearts up and down a shrouded court of first love and revelations. A hard-to-put-down backboard-breaker."—Rita Williams-Garcia, National Book Award Finalist and New York Times–bestselling author From the moment Carli and Rex first locked eyes on a Texas high school basketball court, they both knew it was destiny. But can you truly love someone else if you don't love yourself? Acclaimed author Liara Tamani's luminous second novel explores love, family, heartbreak, betrayal, and the power of healing, in gorgeous prose that will appeal to readers of Nicola Yoon and Jacqueline Woodson. A glance was all it took. That kind of connection, the immediate and raw understanding of another person, just doesn't come along very often. And as rising stars on their Texas high schools' respective basketball teams, destined for bright futures in college and beyond, it seems like a match made in heaven. But... Views: 476
One night. One bet. One prize.ZoeyMy brother's best friend was there for me on the worst day of my life, and I've spent the last decade avoiding him for that. Now it's my brother's 30th birthday party, and I'm about to come face-to-face with the last person I want to see. David makes me feel hot and cold and turned on in all the best ways, and I don't know if my heart can handle him.DavidMy best friend's little sister is a tease in all the best - and worst - ways. She uses people because they let her, but there's more to Zoey than that. At the heart of her core, she craves more than what the world offers her. I can be what she needs. I know it. When I make a bet with her at my best friend's birthday party, I don't expect to win, but I do.I've got one night to show her everything she's missing.I've got one night to show her I'm the last bad boy she'll ever need, even if I am a little bit heartless.Author's note: this is a full-length standalone romance with BDSM elements. This book contains more than just hand-holding and kissing. It has spanking, teasing, and taunting. It has betting and prizes and deliciously naughty games. Most of all, it has a happy ending. I promise. Views: 476
