They made being bad look damn good…Venus Carter—a young woman in an unhappy marriage—is no stranger to hardship. But two untamed brothers with a reputation that stretches past the bounds of their small Washington town are about to shake up her perfect façade in a way she never saw coming… Anders Orsen—an Afghan vet with a score to settle—has been taking life by the throat with his younger brother Liam by his side for as far back as he can remember. But even the most hardened person can only take so much tragedy. Three months out of prison for a crime of vengeance—Anders is just trying to find his footing in the real world again. But how long can you run from your past when it surrounds you? TROUBLE is Aubrey Watts' debut full-length novel. It weaves together a story of love, triumph, and perseverance that spans decades—told from the perspective of two broken people trying to put their lives together again. There are twists and turns—as with life—but a HEA is guaranteed. Please beware that while NO CHEATING will take place between any of the main characters in this novel or the follow up—part of the story arch will explore an interesting love triangle dynamic. This novel also contains explicit sexual content and scenes that may be offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Views: 71
Zombies, werewolves, vampires...it's all in a day's work for Ace Stubble, a gritty lawyer whose clients are the undead and paranormal. When a cute hacker with a big problem talks Ace into helping her out, he decides to call in some favors and be the good guy. It's not long before he's in deep trouble, and it's going to take more than smooth talk and quick wits if he wants to get out of this bind. Views: 71
An enthralling novelette by Boris Pasternak, the author of Dr. Zhivago , Adolescence of Zhenya Luvers explores how a thirteen-year-old girl ceases to be a child and becomes a woman in Russia just before the Communist Revolution. The story examines the world through the reminiscences of a young girl and explores such themes as nature and how we are able to shape the world around us by how we perceive it. The novelette gives readers a prime example of Pasternak’s signature style and use of poetics, imagery, and lyricism in prose. Adolescence of Zhenya Luver s is one of Pasternak’s first stories, and it originally appeared in a collection by the same name published in 1925. About the Author Boris (Leonidovich) Pasternak was a Russian philosopher, poet, writer, and translator. He is famous worldwide for his novel Doctor Zhivago , which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1958. Born in Moscow in 1890 to a painter father and concert-pianist mother, Pasternak first pursued a formal education in musical composition at the University of Moscow, studying under the composer Scriabin. After six years, he gave up music and, following a brief stint in Germany studying philosophy, he returned to Russia to devote his life to writing. With the release of two major works of poetry— My Sister Life (1922) and Themes and Variations (1923), Pasternak found himself among the leading poets in Russia. He went on to publish works of fiction, including Adolescence of Zhenya Luvers (1924), several short story collections, and an acclaimed autobiography. As his writing grew more political in the ’30s and ’40s, Pasternak was unable to publish his own poetry, and instead turned to translating great literary works, including his mentor Rainer Marie Rilke, into Russian. In 1957, only three years before his death, he published Doctor Zhivago to instant international acclaim and a Nobel Prize nomination. In Russia, however, the book’s politics were not well received. It was banned and Pasternak was expelled from the Union of Soviet Writers. This tumultuous political spotlight forced him to decline the award. Since his death in 1960, however, Pasternak’s works have grown in popularity and he remains one of the most influential Russian writers of the twentieth century. Views: 71
In this stunning and fully independent conclusion to A Great Circle, Reynolds Price tells the complex, moving story of a man's return home to die of AIDS and of the unexpected effect that his arrival -- and his death -- has on his family. Wade Mayfield's parents are separated, but for the remaining months of his life they and their friends come together to care for Wade with the love they can muster. They are unprepared, however, for the astonishing mystery Wade has prepared to reveal once he is gone -- a mystery that initiates the possible reunion of his parents and promises to continue the proud traditions of a complex, multiracial family. Views: 71
Strong enough to protect her. Bold enough to love her. When good girl Margo Connelly becomes Lamar "Striker" Jennings's latest assignment, she knows she's in trouble. And not just because he's been hired to protect her from an underworld criminal. The reformed bad boy's appeal is breaching all her defenses, and as the threats against her increase, Margo isn't sure which is more dangerous: the gangster targeting her, or the far too alluring protector tempting her to let loose. Though Striker's now living on the right side of the law, he's convinced his troubled past keeps Margo out of his league. But physical chemistry explodes into full-blown passion when they go on the run together. Surrendering to desire could be a deadly distraction—or finally prove that he's the only man qualified to keep her safe, and win her love. Views: 71
Tales of horror, madness, and death, tales of fantasy and morality: these are the works of South American master storyteller Horacio Quiroga. Views: 71
From the bestselling author of Above the Fold and Dragons in the Forest.William Patterson is a wealthy ambitious politician with a scandalous past. Elizabeth is his beloved daughter, beautiful and headstrong. Stefan Muller is a poor German migrant seeking a better life in Australia.As a young nation comes of age, these three lives collide igniting an epic tale of political manoeuvring, prejudice wrought by war, love and loss - a sweeping saga that traverses the bright lights of Sydney, the battlefields of Europe, and the picturesque Barossa Valley.Peter Yeldham's first historical novel, A Bitter Harvest, expertly weaves fictional characters into the tapestry of actual events in Australia and the world in the early part of the 20th Century.'The master of the Australian historical blockbuster' - DAILY TELEGRAPH'An epic read and totally absorbing' - SUN-HERALD Views: 71
