In 1950s Manhattan, the CIA carry out a covert study of psychoactive drugs. When they dose ad man Ned Sweeney with MDT-48, he finds his horizons dramatically expand as he is hurtled through the corridors of the rich and powerful, all the way to the government's nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.But what of Ned's colleague who was also dosed that night - last seen running half-naked and screaming into the Broadway traffic - and for how long can Ned maintain the extraordinary pace and trajectory of his new life?Over sixty years later, the only fact Ray Sweeney knows about his grandfather's life is that it ended when he jumped out of a hotel window in Manhattan, an event which scarred his family thereafter. But then Ray meets a retired government official, ninety-two-year-old Clay Proctor, who claims he can illuminate not only Ned's life and death, but also the truth behind the mysterious drug. Both a sequel and prequel to Alan Glynn's classic debut, The Dark... Views: 65
Naero falls from disaster into disaster. The Spacer Mystics struggle to train her wild Cosmic abilities, to keep her from destroying them and herself. They test her self-control, forcing her to mediate an impossible local conflict on the brink of war. Then there’s the enigmatic, ancient alien artifact that they forbid her to go near–until it comes after her and nearly trashes the entire planet. In the aftermath of an alien attack from another dimension, Naero’s forced to flee into the Unknown Sectors–branded an outlaw–hunted by her own people and the unstoppable, Mystic Enforcer.
Her only hope? Team up with her outcast uncle Baeven. Together they uncover a diabolical enemy plan to destroy humanity. The Doomsday Clock is ticking down. Naero risks everything to foil that looming attack, leading her allies and pursuers deeper into a lethal trap with no way out–into the heart of the secret alien sectors. Naero calls upon every ounce of skill and power, but even that is not enough. Old and new horrifying foes close in for the kill. The only chance humanity has to survive is…NAERO’S FURY!
DAMN ALL THE ODDS. ROAR INTO BATTLE AND UNLEASH:
NAERO’S FURY!
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CASTLES IN THE SKY is a series of bedtime stories based on classic fairy tales; each short tale ranges in heat from spicy to kisses so there is something for every romance lover. A perfect, quick read for a night of sweet dreams!
Next up is BRIAR ROSE - a sensual short story based on the fairy tale THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD - where a young woman is sold into matrimony to a handsome stranger who claims she is a long lost queen ... though she has no memory of her regal past.
HEAT LEVEL: sensual Views: 65
For the first time in U.S. naval history, an American carrier battle group ― CBG-14 ― is cruising in the Black Sea. Its mission, although vague, is to help keep the peace in the Crimean as the Russian civil war rages on. But the admiral of the Black Sea fleet is not at all pleased that an American naval force is in the Black sea ― his own backyard ― and makes plans to destroy it. Meanwhile, the General in charge of the Crimean Military District decides to turn the whole area over to the UN in an attempt to keep the peace and, before long, fighting breaks out between various factions of the Soviet military and CBG-14 is trapped in the middle of it. Views: 65
It takes courage to choose love... Internet security expert Michael Valentine knows his place in Kacey Hamilton's life. The soap opera star lives in two worlds: glamorous Hollywood and small town Santa Raquel, where she volunteers with him at The Lemonade Stand women's shelter. The key to their friendship is maintaining boundaries. And after an accident years ago left him badly scarred, he won't expect anything more. But when threats against Kacey escalate, Michael will stop at nothing to protect her. Even if his investigation means confronting more than just her attacker as Kacey's interest in him starts to go deeper than friendship... Views: 65
A year's worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed.Can a decades-long friendship marred by two romantic missteps ever lead to happily ever after? Sadie McAllister’s clients know how lucky they are to have her: an ultra-fastidious personal chef who leaves behind a spotless kitchen and a week’s worth of mouth-watering meals. Erik Davis, her best friend since middle school, is content to enjoy Sadie’s culinary skills too while maintaining their “friends only” status. Most of his energy is focused on his just-launched freelance business and casual dates that never come close to a commitment. But when Sadie is offered a once-in-a-lifetime cooking job across country, Erik realizes maybe he’s taken his best friend for granted. Even more, he’s about to lose his only chance for lasting love. How can Erik convince Sadie that the well-known adage “Marry your best friend” just might apply to them? With God’s help, can they both move past their assumptions about each other and their future? Should Sadie and Erik risk taking their relationship to the romantic point of no return? If they do, their decades-long friendship is as a good as done . . . unless it ends at the altar. About the AuthorBeth K. Vogt believes God's best is often behind the doors marked "Never." She's the wife of a former Air Force family physician who said she'd never marry a doctor-or anyone in the military. She's a mom of four who said she'd never have kids. She's a former nonfiction writer and editor who said she'd never write fiction. Beth's novels include Wish You Were Here, Catch a Falling Star, and Somebody Like You. Views: 65
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE... With Logan Buchanan's life in jeopardy, private investigator Jessica Deveaux's conscience demanded she guard her ex-lover. She'd once loved Logan with her whole, young heart, but the charming millionaire hadn't wanted any romantic entanglements. And now proud Jessica vowed to use this one-week assignment to end whatever feelings she still had for him.... But two years had changed Logan. This former playboy was still devastatingly sexy, but now he seemed more caring, compassionate and... committed. He almost seemed to regret losing Jessica. And as the danger escalated around them, Jessica found herself hoping that Logan wouldn't just want her heart for hire, but for keeps! Views: 65
