New York City commercial real estate power-broker Jonah Gray has finally resurfaced and he has a lot of unfinished business. Since becoming a fugitive and fleeing his own country, the road traveled has been a long and shocking one. It has been a road of singular purpose: the methodical preparation for his return. Saddled nine years ago with a rare Faberge Imperial Easter Egg thought lost in the Russian Revolution, Jonah made sure the treasure ended up at its destination. But in keeping it from his conniving half-brother, he inadvertently killed a dirty New York City cop. And got his own father murdered in cold blood. Jonah is unsure which is greater: all he has lost in this world, or all he has learned about himself. One thing is certain. It is time. Time for ruthlessness. Time for payback. Time for truth. Time for redemption. Time for a new deal. Jonah believes he is ready for everything that is about to happen. The question remainsis everyone else? Views: 15
Maggie, Nicki, Alice and Stella...For four close friends, it's the bonds of friendship that have seen them through life's ups and downs. Nothing can shake their support of each other--until one of them drops a bombshell that will change their relationships forever.Maggie, a successful businesswoman, is surprised when her decision to have a baby at age fifty-two threatens to divide the group. Family and financial problems plague Nicki, causing her to slip further into a depression sparked by her troubled past. Alice begins to question whether marrying young was a mistake, and decides to change her life, as she fears her husband is having an affair. And practical Stella is shocked to find that she's allowed herself to be tempted by a man other than her husband.Suddenly it's time to take stock. What has happened to their once-golden hopes and dreams? Are they destined to remain unfulfilled forever, or will the strength of their friendship help... Views: 15
NEBULA NOMINEE’S “FANTASY MASTERPIECE” Nebula nominee Ross Rocklynne’s awe inspiring cosmic masterpiece, People of the Darkness is a science fiction classic of “vast, nebula-like beings and follows their life courses through billions from galaxy to galaxy.” ( The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction ) Into the Darkness ( 1940 ) Daughter of Darkness ( 1941 ) Abyss of Darkness ( 1942 ) Revolt of the Devil Star ( Variant Title: Rebel of the Darkness ) ( 1951 ) Views: 15
A Real Cowboy. A Real Home? Rafe Rodriguez never reckoned on playing hero to a beautiful, big-city stranger. But when he saves Valentine Jones from a charging bull, this Rodriguez brother's fate is all but sealed. The Hollywood photographer is on location in Forever to scout out an authentic dude ranch. And nothing could feel more real--or right--than the fiery feelings Val's awakening in Rafe. And he knows just how their real-life romance should end! Haunted by tragedy, Val knows life isn't like the movies. Still, a girl could get used to having a sexy protector like Rafe around. The Texas rancher is wreaking havoc with her credo of never settling in one place. Is Val headed for heartbreak again? Or has she finally found a place to belong with this cowboy who's starting to make her believe in forever? Views: 15
Down on their luck and desperate after they are evicted from their small apartment, Chace and Mia O'Connor reluctantly take Chace's Amish boss up on his offer to rent them the daadi haus located on his property. They are certain they will never feel at home in the rustic cabin without any modern conveniences, and they start to blame each other for their seemingly hopeless situation. But with the help of their new Amish friends, Chace and Mia begin to enjoy their cozy cabin and realize that home really is where the heart is. Views: 15
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Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Previously published as Fire with Fire in 1985. The sweetest revenge Emma had always rescued her younger sister, so she didn't hesitate to take the blame for smashing up Drake Harwood's brand-new Ferrari. But the shrewd and gorgeous entrepreneur saw a way of capitalizing on her predicament. In return, he demanded a very personal payment that cost Emma her career—to say nothing of her pride. But Emma was determined to fight the passion this tycoon has ignited—until she realized that there was no way to run from Drake Harwood, or their explosive chemistry! Views: 15
Emma and Gerry’ s lives are changed forever by a tragic accident. He responds by letting himself go; she, by throwing herself into unsatisfying love affairs. But neither can fill the space left by what happened.Hailed as “ remarkable and uplifting” by The Globe and Mail and published to equally glowing acclaim around the world, Barbara Gowdy’ s groundbreaking collection of stories, We So Seldom Look on Love, pushes past the limits of convention into lives that are fantastic and heartbreakingly real.HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library. Views: 15
