To honor a dying friend's wish, Lee gives up his life as a lawman, becomes guardian to a little girl, and vows to find a wife. The woman he has in mind is Mary, a part-Cherokee schoolteacher. But her marriage to a wealthy banker has already been arranged. Will Mary leave money for love? Views: 924
One minute, she's New York heiress and art curator Magda Deacon, enraptured by the Highlander captured in an old portrait. The next, she's falling through time to 17th-century Scotland--and embarking on the most erotic journey of her life. Views: 906
A delightful homespun romance from the national bestselling author of Golden Chances. Tessa Roarke is wrongly accused of murder, and David Alexander, a half-Indian lawyer, offers the redheaded spitfire his help . . . and his heart. But their alliance will cause a scandal of major proportions. Views: 866
While doing research for her dissertation, graduate student Haley Fitzpatrick stumbles upon a strange artifact—which sends her back in time to old Scotland, directly into the path of the notorious Alasdair MacColla, a warrior known for his enormous physical presence and bloodthirsty reputation. Assuming that this woman with the mysterious accent is an enemy spy, MacColla promptly kidnaps her. But Haley’s beauty and courage strike a chord in the Highlander, awakening a desire in him that he hadn't known existed. At first Haley’s frightened by her imposing captor. But she soon discovers that MacColla is much more than the brute that modern history describes, and decides she’s meant to be by his side. But unless she can find a way to change the past, the warrior she’s fallen for is destined to meet a tragic end… Views: 843
As the Romans threaten Britain, Sirona, a young Drui in training, seeks to use her visions to change the course of history. Aiding her are her fellow students, Bryn, who loves Sirona and wants to be a warrior rather than a Drui, and Cruthin, who is obsessed with seeking out the mysteries of the Otherworld.As the Romans threaten to overrun Britain and conquer her people, Sirona, a young Drui in training, seeks to use her visions to change the course of history. As she encounters great danger and has her deepest beliefs challenged, she is aided in her quest by fellow students, Bryn, who loves Sirona and wants to be a warrior rather than a Drui, and Cruthin, who is obsessed with seeking out the mysteries of the Otherworld. Lady of the Moon is the first part of The Silver Wheel, an epic tale of the Celtic Britons and their struggle against the invading Romans. Combining history, romance and mysticism, Lady of the Moon celebrates the ancient eternal forces that guide all our destinies. Views: 799
Is life offering fewer and fewer options? Then join the dead. When Annelise meets dark and seductive Ronan, he promises her a new life-if she has the courage to chance the unknown. Now, she's whisked away to a mysterious island and pitted against other female recruits to become a Watcher-girls who are partnered with vampires and assist them in their missions. To survive and become a Watcher, Annelise has to beat out every other girl, but she's determined to do so, because to fail doesn't mean dishonor-it means death. Views: 785
Jealousy is a nasty sentiment when it gnaws away at you. Quentin Wolfe is rich and not bad looking but he lacks imagination. One drunken kiss will set him on a tortuous path to win the clockmaker's daughter for himself.This is a story telling how two people, both deprived of affection, come together.REGENCY ROMANCE - Jealousy is a nasty sentiment when it gnaws away at you…A solitary man in his thirties, the Baron Isleworth manages his life like clockwork. He is reassured knowing that 1 + 1 = 2 until the day he hires the clockmaker's daughter. One drunken kiss will set him on a tortuous path to win the her for himself, because mathematics have nothing to do with sentiments!This is a story telling how two people, both deprived of affection, come together. Views: 775
“I fear for your safety!” the Duke thundered. But he might as well have been barking at the moon. Isabella, his beautiful but supremely arrogant niece, scoffed at the notion. That is, until a man dressed in black pointed a gun at Isabella. Now what? You’ll soon find out, dear reader.“I fear for your safety!” the Duke thundered. But he might as well have been barking at the moon. Isabella, his beautiful but supremely arrogant niece, scoffed at the notion.Yes, Isabella’s father, also a Duke, was fighting in the Peninsular War, and yes, there were reports that men of ill repute were known to capture and hold for ransom the sons and daughters of the aristocracy.Isabella, however, was far above that. She was too busy holding parties and trying desperately to gain the attention of the handsome Lord Balton.That is, until a man dressed in black pointed a gun at Isabella and threatened to kidnap her.This time, Isabella’s uncle would not take no for answer. And the Duke engineered one of the cleverest and most bizarre switches in regency romance history. Views: 775
Sierra Falls, California, is one of those sleepy towns that people choose to leave. Sorrow Bailey chose to stay behind, but has always yearned for more. . . Family is important to Sorrow. She gave up her dreams to run the struggling family lodge. Even her name is a family relic, though lately it feels like a curse that might determine her fate. Things look up when she discovers a collection of letters from her three-times great-grandmother and namesake, telling the story of a forbidden love affair. Billy Preston is the new sheriff, a widower escaping the grief of his former life as a big-city cop. He helps out after an accident at the Baily lodge, and what begins as admiration for Sorrow's quiet strength quickly becomes something much more. When Sorrow's discovery brings fame to Sierra Falls, and her dreams of a better life are within reach, one too many "accidents" have Billy wondering whether someone is willing to kill to keep them off the map. As the community pulls together, Sorrow takes a lesson from her ancestor's letters: Only in family, friends, and love do you find true joy. Views: 766
The adventures of the young adventurer who left the side of his mentor to learn from the exterior experience, continued …There’s an immature carmine-bird plowing the emerald grass-mantle with his small beak, his little wings and short legs disproportionate with his tiny and plump body; around him were mature carmine-birds standing with their long legs, slender bodies and erected presume their glistening copper plumage. One of them approaches, attracted by the funny movements of the little one. Its crystalline eyes reflect the passiveness of Carmine Valley, lands of legends and mysteries. I am Balaan Legeel, and you … again here? Well, the idyllic adventures of Ephesto continue … Views: 738
Tessa Bright risks more than her reputation when she hires handsome drifter Micah Fox to help out on her ranch. The half-breed cowboy draws attention not only from the townspeople, but from Tessa’s late husband, Will, who insists on remaining on the ranch as a ghost, trying to care for Tessa from beyond.A young widow haunted by the pastTessa Bright risks more than her reputation when she hires handsome drifter Micah Fox to help out on her ranch. The half-breed cowboy draws attention not only from the townspeople, but from Tessa’s late husband, Will, who insists on remaining on the ranch as a ghost, trying to care for Tessa from beyond. Will doesn’t approve of Micah and tries to arrange a different match for Tessa, but fate – and Tessa and Micah’s lonely hearts – have another match in mind. First published in 1999, A Willing Spirit won the Texas Gold Award for Best Historical Romance in 2000. Views: 728
This short, stand-alone tale is also the precursor to the first novel in the Sandar Saga - Topaz.It tells how scheming, and yet enterprising, business men implant five different civilisations on a small planet somewhere in the Milky Way. How were they able to afford such an undertaking and what were the civilisations chosen?All Her Teeth Were IdeasBy Rebecca LooseAll Her Teeth Were Ideas is a modern adaptation of three of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories. The collection consists of Berenice, The Black Cat and The Tell-tale Heart. This book has been published as part of a university project for the Creative Writing department at De Montfort University, Leicester. Views: 717
James Norris isn’t going to spend the rest of his life in the royal navy. He’s going to marry Virginia Barrington, and he rides to her family’s home to ask her to be his bride. Stella Barrington, Virginia's sister, was a lame child, but now she barely limps. She’s been in love with James Norris for as long as she can remember, and if she wants to win him, she can be nothing but brash…When Lieutenant James Norris’s closest friend is killed in a horrible accident, he realizes life is far too short to spend it all in the post-Napoleonic navy. He decides it is time to marry, and he knows just the young woman he wants as his wife. Lady Virginia Barrington is charming and beautiful, and James travels to her family’s manor to ask her the most important question of his life. Lady Stella Barrington was lame and sickly for much of her life. Now she walks with barely a limp, and she is ill no more than anyone else. She has been in love with James Norris for as long as her elder brother’s friend has been coming to visit at Barrington Manor. Stella cannot doubt that James has come to see her lovely but shallow sister. But Virginia is away, and if Stella wants to win the man she loves, she can be nothing but brash…A romantic novella. Approximately 10,000 words. Views: 713
Jarrod, sixth marquess of Shepherdston, is asked by childhood friend Sarah Eckersley for help in the art of seduction. As the leader of the Free Fellows League, Jarrod is wary of a marriage trap--but love has a way of softening even the hardest fall. Views: 702
Here are some interview tips for the new MRI technician. You must have prepared for technical and questionnaires rounds with your CV and certificates.MRI Technician is a very vast and new field to those who wants science as their dream careers and to those who always dream about being in white coat like a doctor and this field provide you even better opportunity to highlight yourself with being a MRI technician. Here are some interview tips for the new MRI technician. You must have prepared for technical and questionnaires rounds with your CV and certificates. Views: 701
