Once, they meant the world to each other – can they regain what they lost? A chance encounter with Paula Starker is all entrepreneur Linus Brooks needs to try to win back the woman who was once his whole world. And where better to romance the sultry Philadelphia DA than a lush villa on a private tropical island? But before they can share a future, Linus will have to reveal his tragic secret... Views: 54
Finest stories from around the world — most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian Nights," 33 more. Includes original 138 black-and-white illustrations. Views: 54
Parker's New Year's resolution is to end his own life. What he didn't expect upon reaching the bridge where he planned to jump was to encounter a demon who's New Year's resolution is to save a human. Views: 54
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A cruise on the Titanic, anyone?A holiday on a houseboat. To Andi, it sounded like the perfect way to spend some time with her pregnant little sister Nicole, before the big day. She hadn't counted on getting stuck on the Moby Dick of houseboats without a pilot. But when she found herself marooned with gorgeous but incredibly stuffy Chance Jefferson, her hormones went into overdrive.Every man for himselfAfter a near case of shipwreck and an emergency class in Childbirth 101, Chance knew he was in over his head. It wouldn't have been so bad if he'd been able to keep his hands off his irritating but oh, so sexy shipmate. After all, he knew he'd eventually find a way off the houseboat from hell. But if he fell for Andi, would he sink or swim? Views: 54
Who says romance is dead? Certainly not the authors of these powerful stories of lesbians in love—and sometimes in lust. Best Lesbian Romance 2009, edited by the award-winning author of such books as When Dreams Tremble and Turn Back Time, presents the juiciest, most seductive love stories written today. Putting a new spin on the subject, these stories explore the underlying emotions and complex relationships that help define love between women. From a shy glance across a crowded room, to a casual meeting at a dinner party, to an accidental encounter on a street corner, this collection of romantic interludes showcases the many ways love can be both lost and found. Contributors include Jennifer Fulton, Karin Kallmaker, Radclyffe, Rakelle Valencia, and Alison Tyler. Views: 54
The story of Bertie and his dysfunctional family continues in this fifth instalment alongside the familiar cast of favourites – Big Lou, Domenica, Angus Lordie, Cyril and others – in their daily pursuit of a little happiness. With customary charm and deftness, Alexander McCall Smith has again given us a clever, witty and utterly delightful new novel. Views: 54
An exciting anthology of science fiction adventures on alien planets, edited by Brian W. Aldiss. The contents are: Introduction, Brian W. Aldiss; How Are They All on Deneb IV?, C. C. Shackleton; Mouth of Hell, David I. Masson; Brightside Crossing, Alan E. Nourse; The Monster, A. E. van Vogt,; The Monsters, Robert Sheckley; Grenville's Planet, Michael Shaara; Beachhead ["You'll Never Go Home Again"], Clifford D. Simak; The Ark of James Carlyle, Cherry Wilder; On the River, Robert F. Young; Goddess in Granite, Robert F. Young; The Seekers, E. C. Tubb; When the People Fell, Cordwainer Smith; The Titan, P. Schuyler Miller; Four in One, Damon Knight; The Age of Invention, Norman Spinrad; The Snowmen, Frederik Pohl; Schwartz Between the Galaxies, Robert Silverberg; Afterword, Brian W. Aldiss Views: 54
Though the head of a major multinational corporation — and a key player in world affairs — Samuel Walker Cox has a past that few people know about. But that group is about to get bigger. A computer disk has fallen into the hands of the Net Force, outing the powerful American businessman as a former Russian spy. Cox is willing to see the world in ruins to protect his name. Lucky for the United States that Net Force is on the job — and is about to prove that no man is above the law… Views: 54
Boxed set includes DEATH BY SARCASM (Mary Cooper Mystery #1), MURDER WITH SARCASTIC INTENT (Mary Cooper Mystery #2) and GROSS SARCASTIC HOMICIDE (Mary Cooper Mystery #3). "Packed to the gills with non-stop action and a razor-sharp wit." -Florida TimesReview"Packed to the gills with hard-hitting action and nonstop laughs."-Bluffton Today "A smart detective series filled with sharp prose and snappy one-liners."*-IndieReader.com *About the AuthorDan Ames is an international bestselling thriller author and winner of the Independent Book Award for Crime Fiction. You can learn more about him at authordanames.com Views: 54
