The Lady's PlanWhen Lady Henrietta Sedley declares her twenty-ninth year her own, she has plans. Plans to inherit her father's business, to make her own fortune and to live her own life. But first, she has plans to experience a taste of the pleasure she'll forgo as a confirmed spinster. She does not, however, plan to find the most beautiful man she's ever seen tied up in her carriage and threatening to ruin The Year of Hattie before it's even begun.The Bastard's ProposalWhen he wakes in a carriage at Hattie's feet, Whit, a king of Covent Garden known to all the world as Beast, can't help but wonder about the strange woman who frees him—especially when he discovers her plans for a night of pleasure...on his turf. He is more than happy to offer Hattie all she desires...for a price.An Unexpected PassionSoon, Hattie and Whit find themselves rivals in business and pleasure: she won't give up her plans; he won't give up his power...but neither... Views: 544
A short story by the New York Times Bestselling Author, Gregg Olsen.Things are bad enough when the Holy Order's high priest has a vision compelling him to revive long-dormant public fears of witchcraft and devils. When the ancient sect shakes off its millennium of decline to start burning and beheading people, with full support from the government's new self-proclaimed autocrat, a veritable reign of terror unfolds. The inevitable resistance isn't far behind.Oppressed genetic aberrations historically known as wizards and sorceresses find themselves in the odd position of having a choice: worship the Maker and kill anyone who doesn't, or reject the Maker and die in a cleansing fire.With their continent buckling under the weight of political and religious upheaval, the small core of a fledgling rebellion must guard against annihilation before many of the reluctant participants even fully understand why they fight."Ascendancy" is book one of the Maker's Eye trilogy. Views: 544
In Desert and Wilderness (Polish: W Pustyni i w Puszczy) is a popular young adult novel by Nobel Prize-winning novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz, written in 1912. In Desert and Wilderness tells the story of two young friends, Stas Tarkowski and Nel Rawlison, kidnapped by rebels during Mahdi\'s rebellion in Sudan. W Pustyni i w Puszczy to popularna powieść dla dzieci i młodzieży autorstwa Henryka Sienkiewicza. Opowiada ona losy Stasia Tarkowskiego i Nel Rawlison, porwanych przez rebeliantów w Sudanie.Publikacja w dwóch wersjach językowych - po angielsku i po polsku. Views: 543
Written by gifted storyteller Winston Groom (author of Forrest Gump), The Aviators tells the saga of three extraordinary aviators--Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Jimmy Doolittle--and how they redefine heroism through their genius, daring, and uncommon courage.
This is the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight. These cleverly interwoven tales of their heart-stopping adventures take us from the feats of World War I through the heroism of World War II and beyond, including daring military raids and survival-at-sea, and will appeal to fans of Unbroken, The Greatest Generation, andFlyboys. With the world in peril in World War II, each man set aside great success and comfort to return to the skies for his most daring mission yet. Doolittle, a brilliant aviation innovator, would lead the daring Tokyo Raid to retaliate for Pearl Harbor; Lindbergh, hero of the first solo flight across the Atlantic, would fly combat missions in the South Pacific; and Rickenbacker, World War I flying ace, would bravely hold his crew together while facing near-starvation and circling sharks after his plane went down in a remote part of the Pacific. Groom's rich narrative tells their intertwined stories--from broken homes to Medals of Honor (all three would receive it); barnstorming to the greatest raid of World War II; front-page triumph to anguished tragedy; and near-death to ultimate survival--as all took to the sky, time and again, to become exemplars of the spirit of the "greatest generation." Views: 541
Orlando Holt has never assassinated a woman before. The lovely, feisty Lady Lynden will be his first. She's supposed to be a vicious murderess, but when Orlando begins to have doubts, he sets out to discover the identity of the person who hired him. What he learns will turn his world upside down, and propel him headlong into love with a woman who's immune to his charms.Handsome. Charming. Devastating.He was the last man she needed, but the only one she wanted.Orlando Holt has never assassinated a woman before. The lovely, feisty Lady Lynden will be his first. She's supposed to be a vicious murderess, but when Orlando begins to have doubts, he sets out to discover the identity of the person who hired him. What he learns will turn his world upside down, and propel him headlong into love with a woman who's immune to his charms.Twice widowed by the age of twenty-four, Lady Susanna Lynden has had enough of charming men. Her last husband knew all the right things to say to get her to the marriage bed…then made her life miserable. Money may be scarce and her house falling down around her, but the exotic fruit from her orange trees will keep poverty away. Except someone is thwarting her at every turn. Someone who may even want her dead.The Charmer is the first novel in the Assassins Guild series. The books in this series do not need to be read in order, but it will enhance your reading experience if they are. If you love historical romance novels with heart and soul set outside the Regency era, then C.J. Archer's assassins are for you. The books in the Assassins Guild series are:#1 The Charmer#2 The Rebel#3 The Saint#4 The SinnerNOTE: This ebook is included in a 4-book bundle with the others in the series. You can purchase the "boxed set" of the Assassins Guild at a cheaper price than buying the ebooks individually.A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:We all know a charming man, right? The one who's too handsome for his own good. The one who needs to be brought down a peg or two. I've always wanted to see how these guys handle meeting that one woman who doesn't succumb to their charms. That's why I wrote Orlando, the hero in THE CHARMER. He can have any woman he wants - until he meets Susanna. Pairing these two characters was so much fun, and I hope you'll enjoy their story as much as I enjoyed writing it.~CJ Views: 540
What up, doe! Welcome back to the mean streets of Detroit. With all the drama going down in Motown, I knew your nosey self couldn't stay away. Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing. We pick up the story right where we left off in The Real Hoodwives of Detroit part one. If you thought your first visit to the Motor City was crazy, you ain't seen nothing yet. Nikki, Gucci, and Chloe have been waiting for you, and boy do they have some fire! Lies have been told, relationships have been tested, and these women are out for blood. The heat amongst this group is real. This ain't no television show. No one sits in a director's chair and yells, "cut!" This drama is official. This is how the real, raw, and certified hoodwives from the Dirty Glove get down. We don't bump our gums; instead, we let our pistols do the talking. The way we live ain't for the weak-hearted. Where we come from, it's survival of the fittest, and only the strong survive. Scared? You... Views: 540
Determined to halt China’s increasing dominance, forces within Russia and the U.S. push the three countries to the edge of war, with Michael Anderson once more drawn into a conspiracy of deceit. The U.S. President’s grip on events rapidly spirals out of control, Philippine protests over China's militarisation of the South China Sea turning the Midterm elections into a chaotic scramble for power.Determined to halt China’s increasing dominance to the east and south, forces within Russia and the United States push the three countries to the edge of war...Warned of a terrorist attack, the target unknown, Michael Anderson is once more drawn into a conspiracy of deceit, struggling to understand the complex games played out across three continents. His focus moves from London to Washington, the U.S. Midterm elections turning into a chaotic scramble for power as the American President’s grip on events at home and abroad rapidly spirals out of control.In the South China Sea, Philippine protests over China’s creeping militarisation of the Spratly Islands escalate into a series of clashes, the United States’ apparent unwillingness to protect her old ally provoking an angry reaction on the streets of Washington. With Beijing and Moscow both seeking to take advantage of the internal battles within the White House, the fight for supremacy over the disputed islands threatens the President’s own survival.Set seventeen months after the events of The Will of the People, the story brings together many of the characters from the first novel and forms the second part of the Conspiracy Trilogy. Views: 540
The Family Reunion has been described as the Walton family meets Stephen Leacock. It is a collection of vignettes and character sketches woven together around a family reunion. Put your feet up and be ready to chuckle – A light read for the whole family.The Family Reunion has been described as the Walton family meets Stephen Leacock. It is a collection of vignettes and character sketches woven together around a family reunion. Put your feet up and be ready to chuckle – A light read for the whole family. You will find yourself reading to the family at the dining room table or at your next family reunion. The author says "They are stories and personal characteristics that I see in myself and in others. They are simply the launching platform buried between truth and fiction."A must read, family fun book, to be shared around the fire or the dining room table for all to enjoy - young and old.> I just finished "The Family Reunion". What an uplifting and warm piece of literature. I could not put it down. I simply devoured it. Thanks so much. Views: 538
'Immensely readable derring-do in a terrifying vision of Scotland' - Sally Magnusson'A gripping and atmospheric tale with a powerful sense of place' - Kirsty Wark'A gripping and emotional story' - Tom Conti'Beautifully crafted – an exciting and moving tale' - Alexander McCall SmithJune 1945. Hitler has triumphed, Britain is under German occupation and America cowers under the threat of nuclear attack. In the dead of night, a figure flits through the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, searching for a hidden document he knows could change the course of history. The journal he discovers, by a young soldier, David Erskine, records an extraordinary story.When the Allies drive the Germans out of France and victory seems imminent, Erskine is in Antwerp, where he witnesses a world-changing reversal of fortune. From a high vantage point, he watches a huge mushroom cloud rise over London: an atomic bomb has been detonated by the Germans in a last desperate... Views: 537
The greatest gift he could give her?A family...After losing her baby, and sacrificing her pediatric career, Emma spends every Christmas as an emergency locum—and this year she'll be covering A&E consultant Max Cunningham. Their one kiss years ago was unforgettable, and now that this ex-playboy is daddy to three orphaned children, he's dangerously tempting! But as Max welcomes Emma into his home, she soon wishes her family for Christmas could be forever..."I read this in one sitting. This was such a heart-felt story. I loved the characters. The author really did a fantastic job.... I highly recommend this story to anyone. It was a real treat to read."—Goodreads on Pregnant with Her Best Friend's Baby"This book is Alison Roberts at the top of her game: a deeply emotional romance.... I'm not particularly generous with five-stars for romances...the book has to be exceptional. I thought this one... Views: 536
Based on the book of Ecclesiastes, "A Time for Poncey — And other Stories out of Skullbone" traces the misadventures of Poncey S. Muldoon in an updated Southern Gothic style. The short stories draw a picture of life non-sequentially, but still lead to a crushing climax. The book gives a new look to modern Christian literature.“Fears and ambitions tangled together in his mind until he no longer knew what to desire, what there was in the world – good or ill, or that born of whatever twisted conspiracy is struck between the two – worth the price of his heart.” Life follows a mysterious path for Poncey S. Muldoon, as he finds a treasure buried since the Civil War … as his dog Judas helps teach town bully Bobby Roach a lesson … as his best friend Marlin MacLenoly adopts a stray peacock that barely escaped becoming an entrée at a failing restaurant. For residents of the small Southern town of Skullbone, the days unfold in always fascinating and always pointless ways through these entertaining and insightful stories. Based on the book of Ecclesiastes, “A Time for Poncey” brings the tradition of great Southern writing into the present, a New Southern Gothic, spiced with humor, salted with truth. Views: 535
