For readers of Philippa Gregory, Paula McLain, and Daisy Goodwin comes a sweeping and powerful novel by New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki. Sisi tells the little-known story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary, the Princess Diana of her time, in an enthralling work of historical fiction that is also a gripping page-turner. Married to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elisabeth--fondly known as Sisi--captures the hearts of her people as their "fairy queen," but beneath that dazzling persona lives a far more complex figure. In mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, the halls of the Hofburg Palace buzz not only with imperial waltzes and champagne but also with temptations, rivals, and cutthroat intrigue. Sisi grows restless, feeling stifled by strict protocols and a turbulent marriage. A free-spirited wanderer, she finds solace at her estate outside Budapest. There she rides her beloved horses and enjoys visits from the striking Hungarian statesman Count... Views: 24
Rosie Ewing returns in an edge-of-your-seat espionage adventureFrance, August 1945. When two agents are arrested in Paris, SOE agent Rosie Ewing is sent to rescue them. Also in Paris is a woman called Jacqueline, already known to Rosie and now the mistress of a highly-placed SD officer. Rosie's brief is to find Jacqueline, and through her discover where the two agents are being held, then get them out before they either talk or die. But how? She needs help from the French Resistance. But both Gaullist and Communist groups are stirring – and at each other's throats. There are also several exceptionally vicious pro-Nazi groups out there... Rosie is going in, solo and virtually blind. Views: 24
Risking it all for love and valor . . . When Corporal Sean MacBranian awakens after being injured in battle, he is sure the luck o' the Irish has run out on him. Or that he's died and gone to Heaven. There can be no other explanation for the blond-haired, blue-eyed angel standing before him. But his "angel" is a truehearted lass named Ashlinn, and she wears a nurse's uniform. Her tender ministrations have brought him back from the brink of death—and have given him a new reason for living. Ashlinn knows their parting is inevitable; her handsome hero must return to the 69th infantry of the Union army, and there are no guarantees of his safe return. With most of her family already destroyed by the war ravaging America, she is sure she cannot survive another loss. Yet she feels powerless against the draw of Sean's strong and steady heart. Neither time nor distance nor the danger of battle seems to lessen their bond. But when their secret letters are... Views: 24
SERIES: Terran Times LOG LINE: Sky’s urge to avert death brings her prison, isolation and Tavik. BLURB: Sky lived a quiet life on Resku Station until the day her life ended at the hand of an invasion. She is forced into a life as a Nameless time traveller, and her companion guards her every move until Tavik realizes that the Orb of Time has a destiny planned for the Terran and if he wants to take part in it, he had better stay close. Knowing that she is the one destined for him, he plans to stay on top of the situation at every opportunity. Views: 24
It's been six years since Abigail Byrne laid eyes on Brian Foley, but since then she's been unable to keep him out of her thoughts and dreams. Determined to try to forget him, she moves on with her life until the day her twin sister disappears without a trace. Abby has no choice but to turn to Brian for help in locating her twin, even if it results in having her heart broken.Brian's life as a vampire has consisted of little more than killing and death for the last two hundred years. There's no room inside of him anymore for kindness and love, or so he thinks, until he hears Abby's frantic plea for his help. Unable to refuse her request, Brian agrees to help Abby find her missing sister.As the search for Vicky progresses, Brian does everything he can to deny his growing feelings for Abby. However, the further they delve into her sister's disappearance, the more determined he becomes to protect her from the horrors they uncover.Due to language and sexual content this book is... Views: 24
Viola Bunting is forced to leave Virginia and the life she's always known as a mail order bride to marry a rancher in Colter Valley, Montana. Unfortunately her intended is not quite prepared to follow through with the marriage.By the time Joshua McKade finds out a mail order bride is coming to marry him, it's too late to put a stop to it. He decides to come to an agreement with his new bride. They will live together, he will provide a home in exchange for cooking and cleaning. What he doesn't expect is for his wife to be so enticingly beautiful. Views: 24
Twelve-year-old Poppy is an orphan living in a bad neighborhood in Chicago, pick pocketing so that she has a place to sleep at night. Justin's world couldn't be more different—his father owns a jewelry store—but when he and Poppy meet, they become fast friends, thanks in part to Justin's sweet pet goat. Through their friendship, Poppy realizes that she doesn't want to be a thief anymore and she begins to feel like she may have a place with Justin's family. But when Justin makes an expensive mistake at his father's store, Poppy is immediately blamed. In response, she flees . . . right into the Great Chicago Fire. Poppy and Justin must rely on their instincts if they are going to survive the catastrophe. Will anything be left when the fire finally burns out? Views: 24
The New York Times bestselling series that inspired the international hit video game: The Witcher A sample of offerings from international fantasy superstar Andrzej Sapkowski, and the perfect introduction to his work.Best known for his series of stories and novels about Geralt, the Witcher, Sapkowski is one of the most successful fantasy authors in the world.Contains:2 complete Witcher short stories taken from THE LAST WISH, the first chapter of BLOOD OF ELVES, the first Witcher novel, the first chapter of BAPTISM OF FIRE, the third full-length book in the series, and a non-Witcher short story "The Malady." The Witcher series The Last WishThe Sword of Destiny Blood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of Fire Views: 24
"An incredible storyteller."—Los Angeles Daily NewsALARIC The mighty Norman warrior destined for greatness—forced to take sides in a bloody battle for power and glory . . .FALLON The willful Saxon princess born into a land divided by blackest treachery—fighting for her life against the despised Norman invaders . . .He would rescue her from certain death. And she would flee, determined to resist this seductive enemy who vowed to conquer her with a passion that would turn her heart to fire . . ."Engrossing. Sexy." –Publishers Weekly Views: 24
