A boy and girl must survive on their own on a remote Japanese-occupied island during World War II. Fans of Hatchet and Julie of the Wolves will be riveted by the story of 11-year-old Izzy and 14-year-old Matt who are left alone on an Alaskan island when the Japanese army takes the rest of the Americans prisoner. Now that Izzy's ornithologist mother, Matt's father, and the other villages have been evacuated to camps in Japan, Izzy and Matt become the only Americans left on the island. They must rely on themselves to hide from the Japanese soldiers, keep their dog for giving them away, survive the harsh winter and Allied bombing raids. A thrilling novel of kids with grit and ingenuity. Views: 52
From the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the acclaimed Alex Delaware series comes a tour de force standalone novel that illustrates perfectly why "Jonathan Kellerman has justly earned his reputation as a master of the psychological thriller" (People). A brilliant, deeply dedicated psychologist, Grace Blades has a gift for treating troubled souls and tormented psyches--perhaps because she bears her own invisible scars: Only five years old when she witnessed her parents' deaths in a bloody murder-suicide, Grace took refuge in her fierce intellect and found comfort in the loving couple who adopted her. But even as an adult with an accomplished professional life, Grace still has a dark, secret side. When her two worlds shockingly converge, Grace's harrowing past returns with a vengeance. Both Grace and her newest patient are stunned when they recognize each other from a recent encounter. Haunted by his bleak past, mild-mannered Andrew Toner... Views: 52
A best friend murdered. A marriage going nowhere. A deadly obsession.Nicky's
had more than her share of heartache. So when she meets a hot young
stranger she thinks a little flirting can help her forget the past.
She's married, but it's innocent enough. Except what starts as fun leads
to a terrible ordeal, and a dark secret. Nicky's about to discover that
the scars of love can last a lifetime. Views: 52
New Regency from Marina Oliver. Brigid has no money, but her unknown family appear to come to her rescue.Is the offer of a home an escape or a trap? Brigid, orphaned, becomes companion and friend to Sophia. When Sophia's brother Matthew proposes, she cannot take him seriously. He must not be allowed to marry a penniless girl. Then her unknown Irish aunt and uncle offer her a home, and her cousin Colum wants to marry her. She is reluctant to accept, but they are persistent. Views: 52
On a remote South Pacific island paradise, an elderly tribesman is translating Hamlet into local Pidgin English. Much to his annoyance, his struggles with the Bard are interrupted by the arrival of an unexpected visitor. William Hardt is a young American lawyer, he has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and he has come to help. And from that moment on, nothing will ever be the same. For what (and who) he finds there will challenge both his and our values and our ideas about love, life and even death.Bursting with good things, from the islanders themselves -- with their curious logic, strange notions about sex and addictive rendering of English -- to moments of aching sadness as much as life-affirming farce, this exuberantly original novel confirms John Harding as one of contemporary fiction's most entertaining and observant chroniclers of the human condition. Views: 52
New to the Windsor court, beautiful and quick-witted Felise Scelfton instantly becomes the coveted object of desire.Spurred on by her flirtatious manner and rumors of her dowry, knights brandish their swords for her hand in marriage, but King Henry II has already decided her fate--His royal command gives her hand to Sir Royce Leighton, the scarred and brooding lord of Segeland, in order to seal a political alliance. Despite a tempestuous beginning, their arranged marriage gives way to desire, and Royce’s bitter memories are soothed by his alluring young wife.However, the King isn’t finished plotting, and old suitors seek revenge. Felise and Royce must weather enduring court scandals, but will their love be enough to survive the cruelest of betrayals?Set in 12th century England, THE TROUBADOUR'S ROMANCE is full of political intrigue, greed, and passion and is sure to dazzle Robyn's fans. Views: 52
M&B brings you the very best of Helen Bianchin in these 18 wonderfully glamorous tales of seduction! This thrilling collection includes: Married for ConvenienceForgotten HusbandThe Marriage ArrangementThe Husband Test Latin LoversA Convenient BridegroomIn the Spaniard’s BedThe Martinez Marriage Revenge Mistress ArrangementsPassion’s MistressDesert MistressMistress by Arrangement Greek’s PrideThe Stephanos MarriageA Passionate SurrenderThe Greek Bridegroom The Marriage Bed An Ideal Marriage?The Marriage CampaignThe Bridal Bed Seduction AssignmentThe Seduction SeasonThe Marriage DealThe Husband Assignment Views: 52
