This is the Between Darkness and Light trilogy. Shi’ahn and her brother William find themselves transported into a realm beyond anything they could have possibly imagined. Where they had once been powerful individuals, they are now almost inconsequential - at first. This book unfolds the ‘childhood’ of siblings that will soon have a tremendous effect upon the fate of everyone. Views: 63
"Von Kreisler takes us deeper into the powerful connections between humans and animals."--Jacqueline Sheehan From the bestselling author of An Unexpected Grace comes a richly insightful novel of matters of the heart--both human and canine--in an uplifting story of love, loyalty, and new beginnings... Earnest. It's the perfect name for a sweet, eager-to-please yellow Labrador retriever. Anna and her boyfriend Jeff fall for him the minute they see those guileless eyes gazing up from behind his gate at Seattle's Best Friends Shelter. In no time at all, they're a pack of three, with Earnest happily romping in their condo on Gamble Island.During the day, Earnest keeps Anna company in her flower shop, located in a historic gingerbread Victorian on the island's main street. Anna hopes to buy and restore the house, once owned by her beloved grandmother. But when that dream is threatened by Jeff's actions, Anna's trust is shattered. For so... Views: 63
Sydney. The ‘it’ capital of Australia.
Yet, Allison O’Connor wants nothing more than to escape from its grasps. The infamous Kings Cross bores her. And in order to stay clear of the lifestyle that slowly chokes her, she decides it’s times to finally become an adult and move to Melbourne. It also means going after the one man that she can’t quite forget. But in doing so, Ally soon discovers that moving to Melbourne could spark the biggest fight she’s ever faced: The fight for Robert Moors’ reluctant heart.
Robert Moors has one thing on his mind: making the Australian National Rowing Team and with that, The Olympic Team. All he’s done is train and ensure no distractions get in the way of achieving his dream. However, Fate has other plans. And her name, Allison O’Connor. The young socialite’s all sorts of trouble that Rob and his image doesn’t need. But staying away from her is a lot harder than he’s ever imagined. She’s everything he never knew he needed. And she’s everything that could obliterate his career and his chance at The Olympics.
They both have choices to make.
But with all choices comes consequences. And some consequences will destroy everything they worked hard to create and call theirs. Views: 63
"Laced with intrigue, scandal, and dirty office politics." —The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on Never Enough With its share of powerful women, Washington, D.C., is no longer just a boys' club. But when it comes to mixing the personal with the political, three glamorous go-getters discover that some things never change. . .Just when Sherise's career at the White House—and her troubled marriage—seem back on track, a political opponent and a secret from the past threaten to derail both. . ..Determined to recover from scandal after an affair with a client, Billie has moved on to a new law firm—but her appetite for power and revenge may destroy her relationship with her new man—and her daughter. . ..When Erica goes to work for Sherise's opposition, their friendship is tested. But when she also uncovers the truth about a long buried betrayal, it will have shocking consequences for everyone involved. . ."This page-turner is set in the world of... Views: 63
Eleven stories. Each like a matchstick struck to illuminate the darkness. Evocations of place ranging from a Bangla jungle to the deep, blue Danube to a winter beach in Melbourne excite and seduce. But what truly draws the reader in are the unexpected landscapes of people's lives, explored with rare sensitivity, grace and a fearless truthfulness. A lonely St Kilda chef invites a beautiful busker to use his spare room. A father sings a lullaby to comfort his young daughter who has woken from a nightmare. A taxi driver picks up an old-world gentleman who is reluctant to disclose his destination. A young immigrant boy growing up in the western suburbs of Melbourne daydreams of infinite possibility. Death, loneliness, passion and belief: Patrić takes on the big questions in life and writes about the small people of the world with stylistic verve and deep humanity. This collection of stories reveals the author, best known for his award-winning novels, as a true master of the short... Views: 63
WHO WAS SHE? Private detective Angus MacDougall was used to finding missing persons. But the woman standing before him was a completely different story. She had absolutely no idea who she was. From the first, he wanted her. But he knew that the delicate v mystery woman wouldn't remain unclaimed for long. Some lucky man would come for her, and Angus would lose her forever. He couldn't let himself fall for her, couldn't let his young daughter start calling her "Mommy." Yet how could he resist this precious lost lady when she'd already claimed both their hearts? Views: 63
