Tormented by a disease, where only death is the cure, a stranger fights with his will to live vs. his desire for release.Other work by Curtis Berry on Smashwords.Shades of Light: Book One of the Walker ChroniclesThe first thing Mixer knew with certainty was that he was hungry. The feeling grew more intense each day until it became unbearable and Mixer began to lash out. Quietly, steadily he ate away at his enemy and, in a few weeks, where there had been two, now there was only one.History had been erased. The land had been eroded and the global population had crashed. Into this new world came an evolutionary change, a genetic mutation that could make humans perform in ways they'd never done before. Those who survived learned to fear the abilities of those who carried the gene and banished any who displayed the slightest difference. As time went on, the gene appeared to die out. But it wasn't entirely gone. In a world still largely ignorant and illiterate, nine children struggle to survive, sometimes even against their own. Views: 285
This billionaire is completely unprepared to learn he has a son in this secret baby romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Heidi Rice.The secret is out:He's a father!Crashing his half sister's wedding, Ross De Courtney is in for a shock. His gaze is quickly drawn to unforgettable Carmel O'Riordan—and to the child who looks undeniably like him! Then Carmel drops an ultimatum: be a father to their son or disappear.Forever changed by the loss of his mother, lone-wolf Ross has made sure that children will never be in his future. He's always believed he isn't capable of the love Carmel and their child deserve. Even their extraordinary connection isn't enough to change that... Is it?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Secrets of Billionaire Siblings books:Book 1: The Billionaire's Proposition in ParisBook 2:... Views: 281
Unbroken by Melody Grace
Fall in love with Beachwood Bay in Melody Grace's USA Today and internationally bestselling series! #1 Barnes and Noble bestseller.
"Mom always told me there are two kinds of love in this world: the steady breeze and the hurricane. Emerson Ray was my hurricane..."
Juliet McKenzie was an innocent eighteen-year old when she spent the summer in Beachwood Bay--and fell head over heels in love with Emerson. Complicated, intense Emerson, the local bad boy. His blue eyes hid dark secrets, and just one touch could set Juliet ablaze. Their love was demanding and all-consuming, but when summer ended, tragedy tore them apart. Juliet swore she'd never go back, and she's kept that promise... Until now.
Four years later, Juliet's done her best to rebuild the wreckage of her shattered life. She's got a great boyfriend, and a steady job planned after she graduates. Returning to Beachwood to pack up her family's beach house to prepare it for sale, Juliet is determined that nothing will stand in the way of her future. But one look from Emerson, and all her old desire comes flooding back. He let her go once, but this time, he's not giving up without a fight. And Emerson fights dirty.
A heartbreaking history. An unstoppable passion. Torn between her past and future, Juliet struggles to separate love from desire. But will they find a way to overcome their tragic secrets--together? And after so much damage has been done, can a love remain unbroken?
Author's note: Welcome to Beachwood Bay! Each book in the bestselling series is a stand-alone love story following a new couple, but you'll enjoy reading the other titles and seeing familiar faces return.
1: UNTOUCHED (Emerson & Juliet's story begins - novella)
2: UNBROKEN (Emerson & Juliet)
3: UNTAMED HEARTS (Brit & Hunter's story begins - novella)
4: UNAFRAID (Brit & Hunter)
5: UNWRAPPED (Lacey & Daniel's holiday novella)
6: UNCONDITIONAL (Garret & Carina)
BEACHWOOD BAY: THE CALLAHANS
7: UNREQUITED (Dex & Alicia begin - novella)
8: UNINHIBITED (Dex & Alicia)
9: UNSTOPPABLE (Ryland & Tegan)
10: UNEXPECTEDLY YOURS (holiday stand-alone)
11: UNWRITTEN (Zoey & Blake)
12: UNMASKED (Ash & Noelle begin - novella)
13: UNFORGETTABLE (Ash & Noelle)
PRAISE FOR MELODY GRACE:
"Melody Grace created fascinating characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love." - A Bookish Escape Blog
"Sizzling hot and super emotional - the perfect combo!" - NYT and USA Today bestselling Lauren Blakely
"A roller coaster ride of pure emotion... beautifully written." Blame it on the Rain Reviews
"Sexy, sweet, and swoon-worthy." - NYT Bestselling Emily Snow, author of the Devoured series. Views: 281
Trapped in fear and poverty, the thief Nereia will go to desperate lengths to protect her beautiful younger sister from brutal moneylender Copeland. Copeland is becoming unpredictable. Even his bodyguard Blakey is not safe; when he is summoned down to the sea-caves, Blakey is uneasy – and so he should be, for he is about to meet the Archangel…"Copeland had already taken eleven years of her life, and there was no getting that back; but Nereia was damned if she’d let him have her sister."Trapped in fear and poverty, the thief Nereia will go to desperate lengths to protect her beautiful younger sister from brutal moneylender Copeland. No-one has dared to attempt escape before; the whole town of Scarlock trembles in his grasp. Only Nereia's cunning and some unexpected help give her hope.Copeland is becoming unpredictable. Even his bodyguard Blakey is not safe; when he is summoned down to the sea-caves, Blakey is uneasy – and so he should be, for he is about to meet the Archangel…In a country still recovering from war, events are stirring and the little harbour-town will not remain obscure for long; but in Scarlock, right now, Mr Copeland is coming to call - and this time he's not taking ‘no’ for an answer. Views: 281
The Curse of Credesar, Part 1: The war against the Deep Shadow rages once again, thousands of years after the age of Dremlock Kingdom, as scheming seers battle for power and ethereal beasts hunt humans by night. Can a new kingdom of Divine Knights rise from the ashes of despair to save humanity? This is the tale of a young sorcerer named Kelden and his struggles against the ultimate demon.Lori Pate, newly-wedded and newly-widowed, is learning how to cope with the loss of her husband – and make a living as a horse trainer – when the cats on her farm start doing some fairly unusual things. And when her hair starts turning gray at the age of 21, a cougar shows up on the farm, and a Native Canadian stranger enters the picture shortly thereafter, Lori gets the sinking feeling her world is turning upside-down.The stranger, Noel Tecumseh, and two of his eccentric friends soon show Lori that she’s now part of a unique club – one where snow leopards, black panthers, lynxes and others protect and guide “their humans” from both natural and supernatural dangers that threaten the gang of four. So when a group of Jaguar Knights comes to town with the intent to “clean up” the weaker parts of the human population, Noel must instruct all of them in how to direct their thoughts to evade notice.LEOPARD’S KIN is a blend of the philosophies introduced in works such as Conversations with God and The Celestine Prophecy but is designed to appeal to a new generation of fantasy enthusiasts. While it stands alone as a novel, subsequent books will expand on the power of thought in ushering in a New Age, utilizing a variety of legends and myths of big cats from around the world. Views: 280
