Maude Laurent is a spirited 16 year-old orphan who grew up in a small, provincial town in the North of France with a passion for piano and a beautiful voice. Views: 12
THE OBSIDIAN MOUNTAIN TRILOGY
The Outstretched Shadow
To Light a Candle
When Darkness Falls Views: 12
Mike is moving up the ranks of the American swim team, but he's hiding pain from his coach and lover, Jessy. A second injury might not be an accident, and even if Mike recuperates, they can't call it a victory until they balance their personal and professional lives. Views: 12
Free-spirited computer programmer Kent McMann loves life, candy, his family, and his job designing apps. With his go-getter attitude, he succeeds at anything he tackles. So having a child with a surrogate mother is the perfect start to the family he’s always wanted, even though he still hasn’t found his longed-for Mr. Right.
Then, into Kent’s life comes triathlete Dex Lochland, who also happens to be a successful app designer, and the two of them hit it off. They soon begin a relationship full of fun, sex, laughter, and love. But when Kent learns his attempt at fatherhood with the surrogate has succeeded, Dex is shocked. Unknown to Kent until that moment, Dex has never wanted children.
Kent’s decision before he met Dex might cost him the man of his dreams. Views: 12
EDITORIAL REVIEW:
**"Spellbinding storyteller" (*Rave Reviews*) Mercedes Lackey continues her epic *Valdemar* series. **
Magpie is a thirteen-year-old orphan chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar and taken to the capital city, Haven, to be trained as a Herald. Like all Heralds, Magpie learns that he has a hidden Gift-the Gift of telepathy.
But life at the court is not without obstacles. When Mags is "recognized" by foreign secret operatives whose purpose is unknown, Mags himself comes under suspicion. Who are Magpie's parents-who is he, really? Can Mags solve the riddle of his parentage and his connection with the mysterious spies-and prove his loyalty-before the king and court banish him as a traitor? Views: 12
A genuine Hebert treasure trove, this omnibus edition celebrates one of Canada's most important writers. Views: 12
Fantasy. 9599 words long. First published in Sword EBOOK_FIRSTPUB Sorceress 3, 1986 Views: 11
"Strange man, how can you have eyes for sale? Eyes? Eyes?" 'The disturbing tale of a young man's obsession with the Sandman, stealer of eyes, which has inspired writers from Sigmund Freud to Neil Gaiman.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants. Views: 11
A KILLER AT THE TOP OF HIS BLOODY PROFESSION…
A man unknown to any professional Intelligence Service in the world. The mastermind behind a billion-dollar private spy network called Topcon, Inc. A sadist whose brutal power reached halfway across the world…
IN PARIS
The Red defector scheduled to fill Nick Carter in about Topcon's deadly game was knifed before he could utter a word.
IN LAUSANNE
The beautiful young German agent used every trick of her well-trained mind and body to destroy Nick's chances of finding Topcon.
IN MILAN
The Chinese operative almost stopped Nick permanently, with a killing karate chop. The Chicom agent was also after the man who ran Topcon.
IN TRIESTE
The mistress of a Nazi war criminal forced Nick into an explosive game of hide-and-seek. And while she sidetracked Nick, Topcon's elusive No. 1 man escaped once more.
IN BELGRADE
A macabre masquerade turned into a nightmare as Nick Carter finally discovered the true identity of Topcon's master! Views: 11
She makes him feel like a superhero…For all his success, Aidan Nikolas couldn't save his wife. And he couldn't save himself from what followed. But maybe he can save Beth Tully, her troubled son and her struggling business in one single bound. Beth fears she's failing her son. But it's hard not to lean on the strong, handsome man who makes them feel so loved and protected. Except, the more she lets Aidan into her life--and her heart--the harder it's going to be when he leaves.-- WELCOME TO HONESTY: Where people care and love changes everything Views: 11
MORTAR ATTACK ON WHITE HOUSE!
PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED!
HOUSE SPEAKER KIDNAPPED!
Four-inch headlines screamed from the front pages. There was only one way to save American democracy-find the Speaker of the House before the insane terrorists carried out their ultimate threat…
The trail of terror led to New York. Somewhere in Manhattan lurked "The Lion" — Al Asad — the name of the group of fanatics who thought they had a divine mission: terror, assassination, and international blackmail.
It was a job for one man — alone. But even when Killmaster found them, any wrong move would mean instant death for the next President of the United States! Views: 11
