The second tale in The Winter King: this dark fairytale fantasy can be read as a stand-alone story, or as a part of the over-arcing plot of the series.In "The Red Siren," travel back in time to the island of Mystycetii in the days when mermaids ate oysters and were ruled by a mer-king. Follow the journey of the naturalist Dove as he attempts to fall in love with his betrothed, Rowynne, and comes crashing down hard for a local mermaid. Then, fast-forward to the present for "Ocean Girl," the story of a mermaid named Luna who wants to win a human dance contest - will she get up after her fall from the spotlight? Finally, jump into the near future with "People with Fishtails," the tale of two landlubbers who find themselves on an environmental pirate ship. Gayle is searching for her mother, whom she believes to be a mermaid ,while Sander is on the lookout for unusual marine specimens. Neither of the two knows they're also looking for love...Enjoy a journey through the ages with these three tales of mermaids! Views: 675
"Lost in Glory" is a parody of heroic fantasy literature. A Hero sets out on a journey to destroy the Evil Empire. What's so evil about it? It doesn't matter.But if there's a Hero, there must also be villains. An assassin, who stabs people. Because they were alive and he had a knife. A sorceress, who puts things on fire. Because they weren't on fire before...Being a Hero is not a job. Being a Hero is a way of life. Quest is the only thing that matters. Failure? No such thing. Reason? Purely optional. Wisdom? A little wouldn't hurt...Arthaxiom the Paladin is a Hero. His quest is to destroy the Evil Empire, so that's what he's going to do. What's so evil about it? It doesn't matter. A Hero does not argue with his quests. Nor does he argue with fate. A randomly encountered dwarf? Perfect choice for a sidekick. A village girl in distress? Must be a princess.But if there's a Hero, there must also be villains. An assassin, who stabs people. Because they were alive and he had a knife. A sorceress, who puts things on fire. Because they weren't on fire before. And there would be the Emperor himself, if he hadn't ended up dead in a moat full of lions. A bunch of quarrelsome High Lords is to choose his replacement. It will surely go well. Views: 675
Epub“Galactic Effectuator” is an omnibus containing two of the famous detective “science fiction” stories written by the grandmaster of the genre, Jack Vance. This is a classic Vance: breathtaking adventures on colorful and dangerous planets, exotic customs of races evolved in unique conditions, and, of course, moving fast on the vivid background of it all, a brave and clever man, moderately quixotic but never forgetting his self-interest. Vance’s protagonist, Miro Hetzel, is a top-notch interstellar private investigator who solves two tangled and risky cases.In the first story, “Dogtown Tourist Agency,” Hetzel travels to planet Maz: there he has to investigate a mysterious shipping company. Axistil, the hypnotically strange capital of this grotesque planet, serves as a diplomatic rendezvous point for at least four mutually hostile Galactic races, including humans. Meanwhile, a young man, after being subjected to a weird mental torture, is accused of a triple murder; trying to save this confused victim of unknown evil forces from an imminent execution, Hetzel discovers that young man’s improbable story is intricately connected with the case that he investigates, not to mention the deadbeat lover of a rich woman, whom Hetzel was tasked to find, and whom he also unexpectedly encounters on the same faraway planet. Inevitably, there is also a lovely innocent girl that may not be so innocent after all…In the second, shorter and somewhat more sarcastic story, “Freitzke's Turn”, Miro Hetzel deals with his former classmate from the Academy, an evil genius who almost killed Hetzel many years ago, and then escaped to lead a life above all laws, those of men as well as, seemingly, those of the nature. Working for a wealthy client whose health and happiness will never be restored without Hetzel’s help, galactic effectuator gathers pieces of evidence on several planets, minutely going through risky turns and stunning discoveries, and finally tracks the criminal down in the remote tropical paradise of his last refuge — only to lose the sight of him again… Views: 675
You scratch my back…
Jill Gooder is between a rock and a hard place. A close ally needs her help, but to come to her assistance may have grave consequences for Jill.
…and I’ll eat custard creams
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While a wildfire threatens High Meadow, an uninvited guest sows seeds of dissent.The president arrives at High Meadow with his entourage of bureaucrats and faux-military. Tillie and Angus don’t have time for any distractions as a massive wildfire bears down on their settlement. It will take more than hard work and good intentions to get them through this catastrophe.Martin is leery about sending all of his men to aid those in the path of the fire thereby leaving their borders unprotected. They are most vulnerable in their commitment to help others.Wisp and Nick work the fire lines seeking out people fleeing the raging flames. Only Wisp can find those lost in the heavy smoke, risking his life to bring them to safety.Behind their backs, certain people are questioning every decision. At a time when they most need to work together, the outsiders are creating divisiveness. Views: 674
Alyssa Chambers is rich, privileged, and a criminal. She steals secrets from the powerful, and sells them to the highest bidder. But when a Presidential candidate is assassinated, she's framed and running for her life. The last man she can trust is the one she can’t stop betraying. To survive and uncover the assassin, she'll face the truth about her past, her family, and her Life of Secrets.Alyssa Chambers is rich and privileged by birth, but a criminal by choice. She steals secrets from the powerful and influential, and sells them to whoever pays - and they pay very well. But when someone assassinates a Presidential candidate in an office Alyssa just robbed, she's framed for the murder and her whole life goes up in smoke. Now she’s running for her life, hunted and alone. The last man she can trust is the one she can’t stop betraying; a man busy struggling with a religious conversion when she needs him to focus on the here and now. To survive, clear her name, and uncover the assassin, Alyssa will learn about trust and faith, while facing the truth about her past, the truth about her family, and the truth about her Life of Secrets. This political thriller will grip you right to the very end. Views: 674
Fear and chaos spread through the elven kingdoms as a dangerous scourge threatens to swallow the lands and their inhabitants. Hadrin, Prince of the night elves, embarks on a quest to end the curse once and for all. His journey takes him beyond the elven realms. Beset upon by enemies from numerous sides, the Prince must turn to whatever allies he can find for help.Fear and chaos spread through the elven kingdoms as a dangerous scourge threatens to swallow the lands and their inhabitants. Hadrin, Prince of the night elves, embarks on a quest to end the curse once and for all. His journey takes him past the elven realms and into lands both strange and distant. Beset upon by enemies from numerous sides, the Prince finds allies in a fellow elf, a hunter, a guardswoman, and three young villagers who have been caught up in their web of intrigue. Follow this unusual pairing of heroes as they set about to save the elven lands and perhaps the world itself. Views: 674
I can see ghosts. I've always been able to do it but never known why. The people who raised me claimed they had no idea either. It isn't until I'm taken to Scythe Grove Academy that I learn the truth. I'm a reaper. More specifically, I'm a seer, someone who can see and talk to the dead to help them to move on. But the organisation who raised me aren't keen on letting me go. I may be more than human, but to them, I'm nothing more than a playing piece. Now all I need to do is stay out of their clutches. - Shadow Seer is book one of the paranormal academy series, Scythe Grove Academy. It includes a slow burn m/f romance. Views: 674
USA Today Bestselling Author, W.J. May brings her international bestselling series together in a box set limited edition collection! The Queen's Alpha brings you deeper into the world of shifters, fae, and magic.The Queen's Alpha Box Set Books #1-3 ETERNAL - Book 1 She will fight for what is hers.When the king is murdered, Katerina, his only daughter, must flee for her life. She finds herself on a strange and dangerous path. Alone for the first time, she's forced to rely upon her wits and the kindness of strangers, while protecting her royal secret at the same time.Because she alone knows the truth. It was her brother who killed the king. And he's coming for her next.Alone and struggling, she finds herself an instant target until a mysterious protector comes to her aid. Together, and with a collection of the most unlikely friends, the group must navigate through an enchanted world just as fantastical as it can be deadly. But time is not on their side.With her brother's assassins closing in at every turn, Katerina must unlock a secret that's hidden deep inside her. The only thing strong enough to keep the darkness at bay.Can she find the answers she needs? Will she ever take her rightful place on the throne?Only one thing is certain: she's running out of time. Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel. EVERLASTING - Book 2I will fight for those I love.When the crown prince puts a bounty on her head, Katerina and the gang find themselves facing trouble at every turn. It's a race to get the safe house in time, but will they pull together to work as a team, or will their differences pull them apart?Strengths and weaknesses are put to the test, as Katerina is plunged headfirst into a magical world she never knew existed. Fiction becomes reality, as the characters from her childhood fairytales come to life, bringing with them secrets she could never have imagined.Her bloodline gives her the right to call herself their queen, but is the division between the royal family and the magical kingdom too great? How can she mend the damage of the past?More importantly…can she be the one to unite her people? UNCEASING - Book 3She will fight for what is hers.When their sanctuary suddenly becomes a prison, Katerina and the gang must work together to save not only themselves, but everyone else in the remote, alpine retreat.Secrets are revealed and new identities are discovered as the princess delves into her past, uncovering things she never thought possible. Awakening a hidden power buried within.The stakes have never been so high, and everyone's a target. Can the princess unlock the ancient magic in time? Can they find a way off the mountain before disaster strikes? Most importantly, in a world where everyone's out to get them……Who can they trust? Queen's Alpha Series: EternalEverlastingUnceasingEvermoreForeverBoundlessProphecyProtectedForetellingRevelationBetrayalResolvedThe Omega Queen Series:DisciplineBraveryCourageConquerStrengthValidationApprovalBlessingBalanceGrievanceEnchantedGratified Views: 674
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a collection that includes both passionate romances in her Time Duology.
TIME WASAfter going through a time gateway, Caleb Hornblower is stuck in the present. He needs to find a way to return to the future, but after falling in love with Liberty Stone, Caleb isn’t sure he can leave the past behind.
TIMES CHANGETwenty-third century cynic Jacob Hornblower followed his brother Caleb into the past, determined to bring him home. But when Jacob meets Sunny Stone, he suddenly loses track of his mission, and begins to wonder if all of his opinions about love are wrong. Views: 674
A werewolf and a vampire walk into a pub...and embark on a road trip from hell.Sloane is trying to make the best of a bad situation.She's spent most of her life trying to hide from her troubled past, keeping her head down and her identity a secret. But she has no idea how much danger she's in until a vampire walks into the pub where she works.Pushed headfirst into a supernatural world she never knew existed, Sloane finds herself the target of a mysterious clan of vampires known as the Hollow Men. They're looking for a special werewolf, one who isn't bound by the power of the moon. Someone like Sloane.Forced to team up with a vampire sent by her maniacal father, the alpha of the Fortitude Wolves, she has no choice but to flee across the vast Australian outback if she wants to live.With death snapping at her heels, the lesser of two evils may be her only way out...Unless she answers the call of the wolf within.Wolf Called is the first... Views: 674
