Water Spirits-Can a seductive merman be trusted The ocean holds millions of species, and some of those creatures are the stuff of legends. Niall Karson is a Nixie prince, a merman, one of nearly a hundred sons of the king of the Briny Nix. He’s sent to walk on dry land to ascertain the threat of an offshore oil drilling company looking for possible drilling sites in the ocean near his father’s kingdom. Inside the lobby, Niall is nearly run over by Carlye Layton, who he discovers is not only the woman heading up the oceanology research for the company, she’s his Adelfi Psychi, his soul mate. Unfortunately, he realizes that where Carlye’s company plans to drill is far too close to his people’s home for safety, and he must find a way to stop their plans. Can Niall figure out a way to win Carlye’s heart and still save his people? Or will Carlye turn her back on him for using her for information? Views: 22
Known as the Lyon for his prowess on the battlefield, Piers de Montgomerie has been sent to squash a troublesome highland rebellion. He soon discovers that what he truly desires is the Highland beauty who holds the key to peace between the clans...Meghan Brodie refuses to be a pawn in a political game and vows not be won so easily, but even as she begins to realize their love is destined to heal an injured land, she cannot dare to hope the English Lyon will look beyond physical beauty to love the imperfect lass within.This book is part of The Highland Brides series.*Other books in this series:The MacKinnon's BrideOn Bended KneeLion HeartReviewAn RT Book Reviews HISTORICAL ROMANCE OF THE YEAR Nominee4 ½ Stars A gift from the gifted pen of Tanya Anne Crosby to fans of the Medieval romance sub-genre. ... the lead characters are two superb protagonists, split apart by the family feuds. This is a must read for fans of historical romance. - Affaire de Coeur4 ½ Stars and K.I.S.S AwardStoryteller extraordinaire, Ms. Crosby continues to mesmerize readers with soul stirring tales that capture the essence of humanity. Brilliantly evoking the majestic beauty and passion of the Highlands and brimming with characters who leap off the pages and into your heart, Lyon's Gift is a memorable treasure to be savored, a humorous, enchanting tale that will make your heart soar. Sensual. -RT Book Reviews "A first class author ..." - Affaire de Coeur"Tanya Anne Crosby writes remarkable love stories." -New York Times best-selling author, Lisa Kleypas"Richly sensual, each tale is magnetic." -Stella Cameron, national best-selling authorAbout the AuthorTanya has written seventeen novels, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists including the New York Times and USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor, and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She lives with her husband, two dogs and two cats in North Michigan. Views: 22
From the forthcoming "Kings of Nowhere" collection - After a "girls night out" gone wrong, Evie stumbles upon the strangest of things - a man made of bronze rusting in a clearing in the woods. What wakes in that clearing, and in herself, are more than she may be able to believe, much less handle. A short story, approx. 14,500 words. Views: 22
As a teenager, Samantha DaSilva had two interests: running wild and messing with her posh neighbour. The neighbour moved away—the coward—but the wild kept right on going. At least it did until her hippie father vanished, leaving her in charge of the family tattoo studio. As Sam struggles to keep the business afloat her childhood nemesis returns, taller, blonder and more offensively gorgeous than ever. As a teenager, the wildest thing Scott Sanderson did was get a crush on Sam DaSilva. When that blew up in his face he moved to London to pursue realistic goals and girls who didn't set fire to his underwear. After unexpected circumstances pull Scott back into Sam's orbit, and he's shocked to discover he's still in love with a woman who doesn't own a phone. And who hasn't forgiven a thing. As Sam and Scott struggle to make sense of their mutual attraction, they confront some of life's biggest questions—can you ever really get over the past? Is it... Views: 22
In Rich Larson's astonishing debut Annex, only outsiders can fight off the true aliens.At first it is a nightmare. When the invaders arrive, the world as they know it is destroyed. Their friends are kidnapped. Their families are changed.Then it is a dream. With no adults left to run things, Violet and the others who have escaped capture are truly free for the first time. They can do whatever they want to do. They can be whoever they want to be. But the invaders won't leave them alone for long...This thrilling debut by one of the most acclaimed short form writers in science fiction tells the story of two young outsiders who must find a way to fight back against the aliens who have taken over her city. Views: 22
To rescue a missing noble, Artek the Knife must venture deep into the Undermountain, a vast and lethal labyrinth created by a crazed wizard, a place that is not only difficult and dangerous to access but nearly impossible to escape. Views: 22
The ultimate anthology of anecdotes, now revised with over 700 new entries - a must-have reference for every personal library. From Hank Aaron to King Zog, Mao Tse-Tung to Madonna, Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes is the best source of anecdotes on the market. Featuring more than 2,000 people from around the world, past & present, in all fields, these short anecdotes provide remarkable insight into the human character. Ranging from the humorous to the tearful, they span classical history, recent politics, modern science & the arts. Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes is a gold mine for anyone who gives speeches, is doing research, or simply likes to browse. As an informal tour of history & human nature at its most entertaining & instructive, this is sure to be a perennial favorite for years to come. Views: 22
She's brave, crazy, dangerous... and your best shot at crossing the galaxy alive.An encounter with an android and an orphan has left Shaen unsettled. She's the best coyote pilot in the galaxy, but the future for all coyote pilots is madness and death, or worse, a permanent return to the hellish Asylum Ships. Unwilling to let the Belle Starr become space debris if she's incapacitated, Shaen agrees to something she's never attempted: taking on an apprentice.But old rivals Vahnu and Vishku have a different plan to make their fortune and avoid their fate. A plan that includes stealing the very thing she's struggling to save: Shaen's fractured mind. Views: 22
I sit beside you and I breathe more air. I look at you and I see a universe. I touch you and I connect with everything that has ever lived. I kiss you and I exist.RUNNING FROM the grief of losing her beloved Aunt Jetty, Matilda meets Henry, a writer with no outlet for his words, and suddenly both of their worlds have meaning once more.SIX YEARS LATER, Matilda and Henry load their young daughter, two antique typewriters, and a box of Henry’s love letters into the car and head off to a new life. But one snowstorm and a slippery road take it all away. In that black moment of tragedy, Matilda turns to Henry and says, “I wish I’d never met you.”THE WORLD GOES DARK.MATILDA WAKES UP with no memory of the last six years. Beside her on the bed sits a book and an antique typewriter. Can words on a typed page, sent from one typewriter to another, push aside tar-thick pain and resurrect love? Views: 22
** Hear the jangle of bells and flurry of hooves in the snow as a very special Christmas friend makes an appearance in this festive edition of the bestselling "Magic" series. Views: 22
