A Men's Journal, Deadly Pleasures, and Latinidad Best Book of the YearEddie Gato Wolfe is a young, impetuous member of the Wolfe family of Texas gun-runners that goes back generations. Increasingly unfulfilled by his minor role in family operations and eager to set out on his own, Eddie crosses the border to work security for a major Mexican drug cartel led by the ruthless La Navaja.Eddie falls for a mysterious woman named Miranda, whom he learns too late is the property of an intimate member of La Navaja's organization. When they're discovered, the violent upshot forces Eddie and Miranda to run for their lives, fleeing into the deadly Sonora Desert in hope of crossing the border to safety. But La Navaja's reach is far and his lust for revenge insatiable. If La Navaja's men don't kill Eddie and Miranda, the brutal desert just may. Their only hope: help from the family that Eddie abandoned.At once a riveting thriller and an inside look at the... Views: 63
Alice Chesterfield is a woman pursued. Having survived an attack that
left her scarred and her father dead, she is never free from the fear
and memories of the man who is responsible. Texas seems to be an
answer to Alice's prayers, and when she has the opportunity to relocate
to a ranch near Dallas, a new man captures Alice's attention. Robert
Barnett is unlike any man Alice has ever known: He doesn't seem to mind
the scar she bears, nor does he worry about the obstacles that stand in
their way--including Jessica Atherton, the woman he's supposed to marry.But
there are storm clouds gathering, and Alice's peaceful sanctuary is
threatened when she learns the truth about her father's dishonest
dealings and the mother she thought was dead. Disillusioned, Alice must
learn to place her trust in God as she seeks a measure of peace for her
future...and for her heart. Views: 63
Readers who loved Mary Campisi's bestselling Truth in Lies series also known as the "A Family Affair" books, won't want to miss Strangers Like Us, Book One in Mary's new Reunion Gap series. Yes, there's heartache, betrayal, forgiveness, redemption, and second chances. BUT, this small town doesn't open its arms to strangers and wayward drifters. Why? Because years ago, many of the residents were swindled out of their life savings by the smooth-talking stranger they trusted. So, what happens when a beautiful woman arrives in Reunion Gap, bent on helping the town and those in need? Well, a person can only fight the laws of attraction so long...and good deeds should not go unnoticed, should they? When the son of the man who lost everything falls in love with the daughter of the man who stole it all, there can only be heartache ahead when she's exposed. And she will be exposed. It's only a matter of time, and no matter how good her intentions, heartache is... Views: 63
Thirteen-year-old Jessie Wheller is a girl who knows her heart and will do everything that she can to follow it. With her Newfoundland pony, Raven, and Newfoundland dog, Blizzard, Jessie is never at a loss for faithful companions. Jessie's grandmother is always pushing her to be a "lady," but if being a lady means leading a life without adventure, Jessie will have none of it.When Jessie realizes that a little girl named Clara is being neglected, Jessie knows that she has to help. And when Jessie discovers a herd of wild ponies captured in the woods, she knows that she and her friends must come to the rescue. But going head-to-head against the town's bully to save Clara and the ponies is no small feat, and Jessie will need more than just a little bit of luck.The rugged shores of Newfoundland in 1965 set the scene for award-winning author Joan Hiatt Harlow's tale of a girl and her boundless affection for ponies. Views: 63
In the summer of 1812, as rumours of a looming war become a reality, Susanna, her mother and sister are surviving as best they can while the men are fighting. As news of various battles reaches them, Susanna becomes even more concerned for the safety and well-being of her beloved brother and father. She is also torn between the loyalties of her best friend and her mother — both Americans living in Upper Canada — and her father's and brother's allegiance to General Brock and the King. But the night of the Battle of Queenston Heights, Susanna's main concern is for survival. Views: 63
