The remarkable Lindsey magic is stronger than ever! The spectacular #1 bestselling author returns with a glorious tale of passion and duty set in medieval England. A betrothal has been announced that will join together Britain's two most powerful families , a union of wealth and influence to rival even the King's himself. But not only does the dangerously ambitious King John oppose this wedding, but Milisant and Wulfric : the intended bride and groom , are equally unhappy with the arrangement. Two passionate, headstrong people, they resent being thrown together for purely dynastic reasons. But fate's many twists and turns , and the unpredictable predilections of two unconquerable hearts will turn an unwanted marriage of convenience into a true and eternal joining of desire and love. Views: 259
From the bestselling and award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August and 84K, a darkly inventive novella about the dangers of pursuing perfection.Harmony is tired. Tired of working so hard, tired of the way she looks, tired of being average. But all that changes when she decides to splash out and upgrade her nanos. And why not? Everyone's doing it now. With a simple in-app purchase, you can update the tech in your bloodstream to transform yourself - get enhanced brain power, the perfect body or a dazzling smile. Suddenly, everything starts going right for her. She's finally becoming the person she always wanted to be.But as Harmony will find out, there's a limit to how many upgrades a body can take . . . Previous books by Claire North:The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustTouchThe Sudden Appearance of HopeThe End of the... Views: 259
Trickster gambles away his entire livelihood, including his wife and daughter. His wanderings to pay his debt lead him to the gods’ realm and into conflict with the fearsome Lightning Wolf.An aspiring young author finds the love of her life at a local cafe, but after getting caught up in chasing him, her day goes awry. Views: 259
After all Ava and her forensic science lab team had been through, and all of the cases they had resolved, Ava had hoped that they wouldn't be asked to do anymore of these difficult and nearly deadly cold cases from rural Colorado.But on Ava's first day back from medical leave, her boss, "The Evil Wizard," emailed to remind her that she'd signed a contract for 10 rural cases, not 10 bodies.Ava and the team are asked to solve the case of a dead homeless man found in a construction trash dumpster in Mancos, Colorado .For a homeless man, he is immaculately groomed.As the oddities add up, the case begins to stretch back to the violence of the years after the Vietnam War and Seth O'Malley's hidden past. Views: 259
Charisat is a city at the Fringe of the Waste, a rocky and treacherous area of desolation formed more than a thousand years ago when a mysterious holocaust drained the sea and destroyed the flourishing civilization of the Ancients. It is a city which survives by trade, and its most valuable merchandise is relics, artifacts from the remains of the Ancient city that once occupied Charisat's present location. Relics are priceless, and in a city where living space is at a premium and water is a scarce and valuable commodity, they are dangerous to own.Khat, a member of a humanoid race created by the Ancients to survive in the Waste, and Sagai, his human partner, are relic dealers working on the edge of society, trying to stay one step ahead of the Trade Inspectors and to support Sagai's family. When Khat is hired to find relics believed to be part of one of the Ancients' arcane engines, they are both reluctant to become involved. But the request comes from the... Views: 259
Rodney Screwge is a miserable, ungenerous character with no time for Christmas, his spirit somewhat deflated by life, his mind now devoted only to intellectual pursuits, and with a taste for expensive food and fine wines. That is until one Christmas Eve when he is visited by a certain someone and thrust into an experience that will inspire him and change his outlook forever.Proverbs are a huge part of our oral tradition. In fact, whole sections of our traditional history are understood and transmitted through this method. Unfortunately, it is underappreciated like many other aspects of Liberian literature, culture or history. Our elders are known for dispensing their wisdom in these wise sayings. They believe that the young should take some responsibility in searching to find answers to life. This personal journey only served to make a person better fit for life and its challenges.This book collects 460 proverbs; it is a must-have for those wishing to connect to their ancestry. As for the lover of wise sayings, it is an adventure for a treasure chest. Most importantly, it is suitable for readers of all ages. Views: 259
Eddie Griffin, a 23-year-old ex-con, is working to put his life back together. Late one evening he witnesses a local businessman committing a murder. His life is spared, but he will be killed if he talks to the police. Everything he has worked for falls apart as he becomes caught between rival criminal and legal organizations.“I’ve seen things you would never believe. I know things that most people would never consider. I’ve experienced things that your worst nightmares don’t even come close to. And that is something that you never want to get involved in.”Ailia has been missing out on a lot of things in life. She’s never experienced those little things – happiness, friendship, love. In the need of a new beginning, she moves to Scotland. The plan was to find those things. Get a good job, make some friends and hopefully meet a man who would love her. She never expected to meet someone like Egan. Egan’s different. He’s mysterious, secretive and doesn’t trust anyone. He doesn’t want Ailia anywhere near him. It’s too dangerous.But when a dark creature becomes obsessed with Ailia, she is forced to walk the line between life and death, and Egan may be the only person who can save her.In a world where danger is real, love and friendship are the most valuable things a person can have. The question is: who can you trust? Views: 259
None of this is real... Not the severed head in the alley. Not the men who think they're dragons. All of it is some bullshit cosplay gang war. Only I'm stuck in the middle. And if the "good" side is crazy, the "bad" side is downright murderous. So I'll stick with the intense guy who's my private security for now. Just until I know Grace is safe. And Daisy too. Then I'm getting the hell out of this place. Because I can't afford to lose my job over this. Not after everything that's happened... Jayda wants nothing to do with men who play dress-up. Ree's not there to change her mind—his job is to protect her body, not win her heart. But keeping her safe means convincing her to stay, and he knows just how to keep a woman in his bed. But it's a dangerous game... one his heart is certain he'll lose. My Dragon Lover is a steamy dragon shifter romance that'll heat up the... Views: 259
When Phil's lunchtime drink starts vanishing from the office fridge, he's determined to catch the culprit. As the thief starts leaving him cheeky messages, Phil enlists the help of Kester, the cute IT guy he's been crushing on for months. Can Phil get his man? And catch that pesky thief too? Views: 259
