A Killing’s Reward… Young Samuel Heythorne grows up and is encouraged by his mother to take a leading role in the family’s businesses. Although possessing the innocence of youth, he eventually learns that he must take drastic actions to ensure success. Nick, who is becoming increasingly obsessed with his cut-throat razors, has no such qualms when it comes to protecting the Heythorne family’s interests...
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Generations of intergalactic war come down to one climactic battle. Neither side can even remember what the conflict is about anymore. They simply battle on as they are told to do until one man dares to challenge the status quo; dares to engage his enemy in dialogue rather than combat. The end result is less destructive, but perhaps more productive. . .In a semi-dystopian near future, Darwin is frittering away his time, working at a toll booth long after the sentence mandated by the terms of his parole.Music is the only thing that gives his life any semblance of meaning, so when a mysterious turtle-like creature knocks him unconscious and steals his albums he gives chase. This lands him trapped in an ugly brown cell with a diverse assortment of fellow abductees, all the sort of people willing to chase after kleptomaniac turtles.A sudden jailbreak gives Darwin free run of the strange building, and he encounters a world he never thought possible – including indications that magic may be real.As he explores, he encounters a variety of aliens, a large pink bunny, a morally flexible politician, and a mysterious goddess who haunts his dreams and wants to discuss his fear of death. Darwin may even be falling in love with one of his ex-cellmates. Or is that just fear talking?Hopefully the novel rises above its premise.A list of authors: If this novel manages to convey a fraction of the compelling characterizations of Robin Hobb, the imagination of Neil Gaiman, or the clarity of Kurt Vonnegut, I will be happy.If good artists borrow, then I have attempted to steal everything I can from Steven Brust. Views: 460
Jack Fleming was an investigative journalist in Prohibition-era Chicago until he got shot by an unknown assassin, bitten by his vampire girlfriend, and became one of the undead. Now, this nice-guy nosferatu has a bunch of crazy vampire hunters on his trail armed with crosses, silver bullets, and sharp wooden stakes. He doesn't know how they found out about him or why they are "out for his blood," but it's not a problem for this street-wise gumshoe, until someone starts shooting. Jack himself may be bulletproof, but his friends are not. And Jack is determined to get some answers, even if it kills him-again. It's a case of the living versus the undead. But who's hunting whom? Views: 460
The long-awaited new novel from one of America's most highly regarded contemporary writers, The Committed follows the Sympathizer as he arrives in Paris as a refugee. There he and his blood brother Bon try to escape their pasts and prepare for their futures by turning their hands to capitalism in one of its purest forms: drug dealing. No longer in physical danger, but still inwardly tortured by his reeducation at the hands of his former best friend, and struggling to assimilate into a dominant culture, the Sympathizer is both charmed and disturbed by Paris. As he falls in with a group of left-wing intellectuals and politicians who frequent dinner parties given by his French Vietnamese "aunt," he finds not just stimulation for his mind but also customers for his merchandise—but the new life he is making has dangers he has not foreseen, from the oppression of the state, to the self-torture of addiction, to the seemingly unresolvable paradox of how he can reunite his two... Views: 460
A sexy second-chance romanceHe's out of bounds...But impossible to resist! Miss India Claiborne's life was upended when she lost her fiancé, and reckless rogue Carrick Eisley is the man she holds accountable. Years later, she's furious to discover former carriage-racer Carrick is mentoring her impressionable brother in a dangerous race! But confronting Carrick ignites a desire which has long lain dormant for India... Can she forgive their past for a taste of this illicit passion? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Daring RoguesBook 1: Miss Claiborne's Illicit AttractionBook 2: His Inherited Duchess Views: 459
USA TODAY bestselling authorWill bitter enemies make better bedfellows for the Boone Brothers? She's about to find out.Only the worthiest of causes could woo Drea MacDonald back to Boone Springs to work with the Mason Boone. The sexy Texan had stolen her schoolgirl heart, and his family had stolen her legacy. But soon resisting the temptation to invite Mason into her bed becomes impossible. How long before he climbs back into her soul, too? Views: 459
Solitude Gorge, Book Ten, Redemption Mountain Historical Western Romance SeriesTravis Dixon carved out a life in the rugged Montana territory, far away from the memories of a past defined by the Civil War and personal tragedy. Training wild horses fills his days, while bunkhouse chatter completes his nights. An unlikely friendship with a beautiful widow provides the only female companionship he’s had since the heartbreaking death of his wife and daughter.Isabella Boucher, a wealthy East Coast widow, is content working as a nanny to a prominent ranching family. She’s developed friendships she can depend upon and a special bond with a man fighting his broken past. A man she loves, but who is unable to return her affection.Stunned when Travis decides to put distance between them, she makes the difficult decision to accept invitations from other eligible men. In time, she hopes to... Views: 459
Sophie is an archeologist with a twist. She explores archeological sites under the sea as a professional diver. Her current mission is to uncover the under water treasures of the ancient city of Herakleion. But there is a problem. These valuable treasures are disappearing as quickly off the Research vessel as they are being brought up out of the sea. Can Sophie solve this mystery on her own?Sophie has a great career as an archeologist and a professional diver. Having a job on a research vessel in the Mediterranean is a dream come true. The ancient city of Herakleion has been discovered off of Alexandria, and the treasures that Sophie and her team are uncovering beneath the sea, is unbelievable. To boot, Sophie is becoming quite close to her diving buddy, blue eyed and blond haired, Lance. However, Sophie is more and more disturbed by the fact that valuable pieces of history are disappearing almost as soon as they are found. There's also a new guy on the boat. A misfit and socially inept archeologist named Gerod, who brings out the worst in Sophie, and has raised her suspicions by his behavior. Could he be the thief? Views: 459
In only six weeks, Isla Ramsey is due to marry Henry Northrup, the sixth Earl of Sydney. But she remains haunted by memories of the dashing Hugh Courtney, the Marquess Pierce. The handsome aristocrat had hinted at forever and then tossed her aside, leaving Isla with few viable options. Now, as she awaits her new fiancé's arrival from London, she rides her horse past Hugh's estate at Hazelwood every day, pining for a man who was never truly hers. Hugh Courtney may have left Isla's life, but he can't erase her from his thoughts. When he rescues her from a sudden snowstorm, they are forced to take shelter together at his private estate. In such close quarters there is no escaping each other. Yet no man wants a reckless wife—or a woman promised to another. As fate draws Isla further into his world, Hugh vows to keep her out of his bedchamber. However, some vows are meant to be broken . . . Views: 459
A short story included in the Coś się kończy, coś się zaczyna (Something Ends, Something Begins) collection. Views: 459
