Damon has a secret... Every Friday night, the F5 partner who is the quiet powerhouse leaves on the dot of five without explanation. Where does Damon go? What does he do? His partners want to know, but Damon can't bring himself to share the truth about his mom's battle with cancer. She's the anchor in his life and he doesn't know how he'll go on without her. In the middle of the night, when he's most alone, he wants to control all the variables for someone, to prove he's not completely powerless. He doesn't expect to find such a willing, or seductive, volunteer. Haley loves solving mysteries... Especially ones like the gorgeous guy who visits her favorite patient every Friday night. He must be Natasha's son, but is he also the model on the billboard for that fitness club downtown? Where did he learn therapeutic massage? Even though she's a nurse, Haley's interest in him and his skill isn't just professional. She wants to feel those hands on her own skin, for as... Views: 55
Romance/Science Fiction. 15647 words long. First published in 2008, 2008 Views: 55
Meticulously researched, simply told and appropriate for readers of all ages, this second volume (after 1999’s Silverhair ) in Baxter’s Mammoth trilogy brings to compelling life the complex culture of these giant creatures. It’s sixteen thousand years B.C., and woolly mammoths roam the earth, inhabiting the steppes of Beringia, the land bridge linking Asia and North America. Climactic changes have caused the steppes to recede, but humans, whom the mammoths call Fireheads, pose the greatest threat to their survival. Longtusk, whose coming-of-age story this is, must save the mammoths by spearheading an epic journey. Separated from his family, Longtusk is enslaved by the Fireheads, who make him a beast of burden. But a Dreamer (Neanderthal) woman foretells his future: Longtusk will die, along with the Dreamer who once saved his life and that of the Firehead matriarch, Crocus. Although Longtusk escapes his captors and finds a steppe that will support a small mammoth herd, years later Crocus and her people return, seeking to drive the mammoths away from their habitat. Longtusk embarks on a final heroic mission to save the mammoths and meet his fate. The book’s themes of ecological disaster, warfare and change resonate deeply with today’s concerns. When a mastodont tells Longtusk, "You and I must take the world as it is. [The Fireheads] imagined how it might be different. Whether it’s better is beside the point; to the Fireheads, change is all that matters," it’s clear that humans have not changed at all. Views: 55
“Abreathtaking new epic fantasy series. Morgan Rice does it again! This magicalsorcery saga reminds me of the best of J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin, RickRiordan, Christopher Paolini and J.R.R. Tolkien. I couldn’t put it down!”--Allegra Skye, Bestselling author of SAVED
In A SEA OF SHIELDS (BOOK #10 IN THE SORCERER’S RING), Gwendolyn gives birth toher and Thorgrin’s child, amidst powerful omens. With a son born to them,Gwendolyn and Thorgrin’s lives are changed forever, as is the destiny of theRing.
Thor is tasked with rebuilding the Legion. He deepens his training with Argon,and he is given an honor greater than he ever dreamed of when he is inductedinto the Silver and becomes a Knight. Before departing the Ring to find hismother, Thor prepares first for his wedding with Gwendolyn. But events coincidewhich might just get in the way.
Gwendolyn is reeling from the birth of her son, the imminent departure of herhusband, and the death of her mother. The Ring gathers for the royal funeral,which brings together the estranged sisters, Luanda and Gwendolyn, in one finalconfrontation that will have dire implications. Argon’s prophecies ring in herhead, and Gwendolyn feels a looming danger to the Ring, and furthers her plansto rescue all of her people from catastrophe.
Erec receives news of his father’s illness, and is summoned back home, to theSouthern Isles; Alistair joins him on the journey, as their wedding plans areput in motion. Kendrick seeks out his long-lost mother, and is shocked at whohe finds. Conven returns to his home towns to find things are not what he expects,and he falls deeper into mourning. Steffen unexpectedly finds love, whileSandara surprises Kendrick by wanting to leave the Ring for her homeland in theEmpire.
Reece, despite himself, falls in love with his cousin, and when Tirus’ sonsfind out, they set in motion a great treachery. A tragedy of misunderstandingensues, and a war threatens to erupt in the Ring and the Upper Isles due toReece’s inflamed passions. The McCloud side of the Highlands are equallyunstable, with a civil war on the verge of breaking out.
Romulus, in the Empire, discovers a new form of magic which may just destroythe Shield for good. He forges a deal with the dark side and, emboldened with apower that not even Argon can stop, Romulus initiates a sure way to destroy theRing.
With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A SEA OF SHIELDS isan epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights anddragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of brokenhearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage,of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world wewill never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.
Book #11 in the series will also be published soon.
“Grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go….This story is anamazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning.There is not a dull moment to be found.”--Paranormal Romance Guild {regarding Turned}
“Jam packed with action, romance, adventure, and suspense. Get your hands onthis one and fall in love all over again.”--vampirebooksite.com (regarding Turned)
“A great plot, and this especially was the kind of book you will have troubleputting down at night. The ending was a cliffhanger that was so spectacularthat you will immediately want to buy the next book, just to see what happens.”--The Dallas Examiner {regarding Loved} Views: 55
Nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novelette in 1987. Views: 55
Science Fiction/Fantasy. 55463 words long. Views: 55
