John Cheever's last novel is a fable set in a village so idyllic it has no fast-food outlet and having as its protagonist an old man, Lemuel Sears, who still has it in him to fall wildly in love with strangers of both sexes. But Sears's paradise is threatened; the pond he loves is being fouled by unscrupulous polluters. In Cheever's accomplished hands the battle between an elderly romantic and the monstrous aspects of late-twentieth-century civilization becomes something ribald, poignant, and ineffably joyful.
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Leaving Imperial India in 1924, Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes board the steamer Thomas Carlyle, bound for a holiday in Japan. But in short order, pleasure gives way to intrigue.
First, a woman disappears from her cabin. Then Holmes spots a suspected blackmailer, a man richer in social connections than pounds sterling. And what to make of the surprisingly lithe, haiku-quoting Haruki Sato, the young Japanese woman who befriends Russell and tutors the couple in Japan's language and customs? Might Haruki not be who she claims?
Detectives Holmes and Russell soon find themselves navigating the beautiful but dangerous imperial corridors of a politically unstable Japan - swept into a storm of international extortion, espionage, and shocking secrets. From the Imperial Palace in a quake-ravaged Tokyo to the dreaming spires of Oxford, Laurie R. King spins an utterly compelling, richly atmospheric tale of the ingenious Sherlock Holmes and the remarkable Mary Russell. Views: 204
A ragtag group of supernaturals fights to prevent the apocalypse, but they'd better get their act together fast, because Heaven and Hell aren't their only adversaries.... Views: 203
In the not-too-impossible-to-imagine future, a gay Jewish man has been elected president of the United States. Until the governor of one state decides that some election results in his state are invalid, awarding crucial votes to the other candidate, and his fellow party member. Thus is the inspiration for couple Jimmy and Duncan to lend their support to their candidate by deciding to take part in the rallies and protests. Along the way comes an exploration of their relationship, their politics, and their country, and sometimes, as they learn, it's more about the journey than it is about reaching the destination.
Only David Levithan could so masterfully and creatively weave together a plot that's both parts political action and reaction, as well as a touching and insightfully-drawn teen love story.
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A death that wasn't what it seemed ... A kidnapping that isn't what it seems ... Time is running out.The morning after his wedding night, Prince Marcelo thought he'd be embarking on a journey to his own personal fairytale happily ever after with his husband Efren, the crown prince of Zioneven. But when news arrives indicating his sister's death wasn't as accidental as previously thought, that journey becomes fraught with danger.Enmeshed in political intrigue, death, and a kidnapping that might not be what it seems, will Efren untangle the web of misleading clues in time to save the naïve young man he's already come to admire? Or will Marcelo dig deep to discover a previously untapped inner strength and determination to facilitate his own survival? Views: 198
Jon’s future in New York seems bright. He’s on the corporate fast track as an executive problem solver, but somehow he can’t help feeling hollow. Yearning for a life spent outdoors makes no sense if he wants to flourish in this city, nor does losing his cool with clients when they make bad decisions. Only leaving the East Coast behind for three months can save his business reputation.
His exile in Seattle has unexpected upsides. Jon’s rented home has a garden where his true passions blossom. It’s overgrown yet idyllic—perfect if he didn’t have to share it with another tenant. Tyler might be as cute as hell, and their landlady adores him, but Jon can’t let himself fall for someone who seems lazy.
Three months could be enough time to see Tyler clearly, but choosing which to nurture long-term—love or a business career—might take Jon longer than one summer. Views: 193
A poetic experience from the author of Centric, USA: United States of Adversity and the Birth of Mars: a poetic play, these poems reflect things that are beautifully human, but far from perfect. Beautyful includes the poems Words & Other Weapons, Purple Flowers, Supreme and features the poem Symbiotic, a collaboration with Pharoe.3 distinct series. 7 books. 7 chapters. In the spirit of try before you buy, this sampler pack will give you just that. A sample of Jill Cooper's writing. The Dream Slayer Series: Paranormal adventures with heartache, laughter, triumph, showcasing the spirit of it's young heroines. 15 Minutes: A time travel thriller whirlwind adventure with romance, suspense, and more twists than a water park. Glistening Haven: A scifi dystopian political thriller with a splash of paranormal. It'll suck you in before Leave it to Beaver can say Gosh Darn it! Devour: A stand alone horror romance that is sure to curl your toes with desire, and make your hair stand on end in terror. Views: 193
After witnessing a mob hit, surgeon Jack Francisco is put into protective custody to keep him safe until he can testify.
A hitman known only as D is blackmailed into killing Jack, but when he tracks him down, his weary conscience won't allow him to murder an innocent man.
Finding in each other an unlikely ally, Jack and D are soon on the run from shadowy enemies. Forced to work together to survive, the two men forge a bond that ripens into unexpected passion. Jack sees the wounded soul beneath D's cold, detached exterior, and D finds in Jack the person who can help him reclaim the man he once was.
As the day of Jack's testimony approaches, he and D find themselves not only fighting for their lives... but also fighting for their future. A future together. Views: 192
Rory's Last Chance Chance Galloway thinks walking into the Xxchange might just be the biggest mistake he’s ever made, but one stranger who seems to know just how to touch Chance is going to make it a night he’ll never forget. Chance Galloway is used to being alone. Once a wild and voracious player, he became a loner after a traumatic event in his past tore his world apart. Older and wiser, years of loneliness and a moment of weakness drive him to seek another’s touch. The only problem is, the club he chooses to visit is filled with PYT’s—pretty young things Chance simply doesn’t find appealing. Rory Calhoun has his own baggage that haunts him. Still, he gives in to curiosity and decides to check out the local club. Inside he spots a man who fires up every fantasy Rory’s ever had. The only problem is, despite a quick, enthralling encounter, the stranger makes it clear he isn’t interested in PYT’s, a label Rory knows would be slapped on him in a heartbeat if the stranger ever saw his face. Rory has one unexpected opportunity to make Chance see him as a man, and he’s going to grab that opportunity, and Chance with both hands.About the AuthorA native Texan, Bailey spends her days spinning stories around in her head, which has contributed to more than one incident of tripping over her own feet. Evenings are reserved for pounding away at the keyboard, as are early morning hours. Sleep? Doesn’t happen much. Writing is too much fun, and there are too many characters bouncing about, tapping on Bailey’s brain demanding to be let out. Caffeine and chocolate are permanent fixtures in Bailey’s office and are never far from hand at any given time. Removing either of those necessities from Bailey’s presence can result in what is known as A Very, Very Scary Bailey and is not advised under any circumstances. Views: 188
Secret agent and teenage computer genius Theo Reese lives in two separate worlds—and they're about to collide. Theo's high school computer-science club is gearing up for a competition, and Theo agrees to lend his knowledge of cybersecurity to help them win. The covert agency he works for also needs his talents. An encrypted key that allows access to the nation's electrical grid has been stolen. Theo's skills are crucial in its recovery before disaster strikes. When the file shows up at the competition as one of those to be decoded, Theo must find a way to be both an average high school student and Winger, his secret identity. The file must be secured—all while protecting his teammates from those who will use any means necessary to get the file for themselves. Views: 187
Tanya Huff's darkly thrilling Blood novels introduced readers to vampiric P.I. Victoria Nelson and her life amongst the paranormal. Here are some of Tanya's best short stories featuring Vicki and other unforgettable characters from her world...In Quid Pro Quo, Vicki's policeman lover, Mike, has been kidnapped by a man who wants her to turn him into a vampire. But she's about to show him just how terrifying that can be...In Songs Sung Red, Vicki finds herself contending with a seductive and savage siren in a case that may lead her into the middle of a murder being investigated by Mike...Vicki tries to help a young woman being tormented by a malevolent jinn who is granting her wishes with some very deadly consequences in If Wishes Were...In No Matter Where You Go, Vicki finds herself in a lethal realm of nightmarish creatures when some reckless teens open a portal to another dimension—with no way of getting back...Blood... Views: 187
Jordan Matthews is a good kid, an average student, and has never gotten in trouble at school before. But today he finds himself in the principal's office with fellow classmate Casey Sothern. He doesn't think they've done anything wrong, and doesn't expect much in the way of punishment until Casey's mother arrives.Which means someone's called his parents, too.And they'll know Casey isn't just his best friend, but his boyfriend, as well.Then Jordan sees his father storm through the front doors of the school. Any punishment the principal has planned for catching the two boys kissing in the hall between classes will pale in comparison to what Jordan's father might have to say. Views: 186
