Zoe's arms prickle. She turns, trying to take it all in. The ache inside returns. It is not for her. It is too much. A real room with real floors and walls. A room for sleeping, and reading and dancing and . . . in her imagination she has pictured the room, but she has never pictured herself in it.
Can seventeen-year-old Zoe make it on her own?
A room is not much. It is not arms holding you. Not a kiss on the forehead. Not a packed lunch or a remembered birthday. Just a room. But for seventeen-year-old Zoe, struggling to shed the suffocating responsibility of her alcoholic mother and the controlling guilt of her grandmother, a rented room on Lorelei Street is a fierce grab for control of her own future.
Zoe rents a small room from Opal Keats, an eccentric old lady who has a difficult past of her own, but who chooses to live in the possibility of the future. Zoe tries to find that same possibility in her own future, promising that she will never go crawling back. But with all odds against her, can a seventeen-year-old who only slings hash to make ends meet make it on her own? Zoe struggles with this worry and the guilt of abandoning her mother as she goes to lengths that even she never dreamed she would in order to keep the room on Lorelei Street. Views: 566
Once there were three. Three friends who loved each other—Jenna, Locke, and Kara. And after a terrible accident destroyed their bodies, their three minds were kept alive, spinning in a digital netherworld. Even in that disembodied nightmare, they were still together. At least at first. When Jenna disappeared, Locke and Kara had to go on without her. Decades passed, and then centuries.
Two-hundred-and-sixty years later, they have been released at last. Given new, perfect bodies, Locke and Kara awaken to a world they know nothing about, where everyone they once knew and loved is long dead.
Everyone except Jenna Fox. Views: 566
Everyone thinks Harper Jansen is dead.She is not, and she wants her life back.When Harper—very much alive but terrified—calls Kade Church, he does what is programmed in his DNA: he protects. Delta Force operator Kade and Duke, his military K-9 school flunker, have the skills to keep Harper safe.Kade has never allowed himself to think of Harper as more than his best friend, but as they join forces to bring the men who tried to kill her to justice, long-buried feelings surface. And Duke may be a goofball and see everything as a game, but when it counts, he proves he's more than a boot camp dropout.Whatever it takes, they'll save the woman Kade is falling in love with.K-9 DefendersBook 1: In His ProtectionBook 2: Her Delta Force ProtectorBook 3: To Hold and ProtectOperation K-9 BrothersBook 1: Operation K-9 BrothersBook 2: Keeping GuardBook 3:... Views: 566
Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole MortimerRobyn had faced a lot in her marriage to a no-good, selfish charmer. So from the moment she met hot-shot author Sinclair Thornton, she's tried to discourage this sexy, easy-going millionaire from invading her life. Her twins have enough to deal with adjusting to one part-time father, they don't need a second.Yet Robyn can't deny that she wants Sin's caresses–she just can't deal with the intense emotional intimacy between them. But Sin won't be satisfied until he has claimed all of Robyn…Originally Published: 1985 Views: 566
She needs a bodyguard, but not the one who refused her body nine years ago. Sexy former Special Forces soldier? Devante Torrez. High school crush who left her humiliated? Also Dev. Last person she wants as her bodyguard? Yep...you guessed it. Shelby Diamond has a stalker, and her Senator father enlists family friend and former Special Forces soldier, Devante Torrez, to be her protector. If she must have someone watch over her in close quarters, she'd prefer anyone other than the man who rejected her and never looked back—especially since she can't get the noble jerk out of her mind. After a career ending injury forces him out of the military, Dev doesn't trust himself to keep her safe from the stalker, or himself, because he wants her as much now as he did when she offered her sixteen-year-old self to him on a silver platter—or a pink princess bed, as it were. When the stalker grows bolder and gets much too close... Views: 566
What do a mysterious necklace, forbidden Blood Magic rituals, and a sarcastic Nocturne boy with the face of a fallen angel all have in common?Me, apparently.Since I started school at Nocturne Academy, strange happenings have befallen me. The weird key-shaped necklace I found at a flea market chokes me every time I try to take it off. Also, a tall, beautiful, and bitingly sarcastic Nocturne has the lock that matches it.His name is Griffin Darkheart, and—like this freaking necklace—I can't seem to stay away from him, though he's being Censured for mysterious crimes. Among a student body composed of vampires, witches, were-dragons, and fairies, I no longer know what my future holds.To heck with graduating with honors. I'm just hoping to graduate alive. Nocturne Academy is full of deadly dangers.And I've already got a target on my back... Views: 566
One job, one ride, could it turn into something more?His cut is life. Axel Devon Crews was born a Hellion and proudly found his place within the club. He has been ordered to transport a female to Chicago alone.He has one job to complete.She has this one chance to feel free.They have this one ride to share.Can one ride turn lust into love... a second time?*This introduction to the Hellions MC second generation begins with Axel and Yesnia. Also included is a sneak peek of every book in the series. Due to adult language, situations, and violence, this book is not recommended for readers under the age of 18. Views: 566
"Brenda Jackson writes romance that sizzles and characters you fall in love with."—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling authorSome things shouldn't be left to chance...Victoria Madaris is next on her great-grandmother's matchmaking list—which suits her just fine. She's laser-focused on her career and doesn't have time to concentrate on her love life, too. Knowing that Mama Laverne is vetting unsuitable candidates—like rising US senator Roman Malone—makes things easy.But Roman unexpectedly ticks all of Victoria's boxes. The longtime family friend is outrageously sexy, and every time they meet, their chemistry crackles. Being a journalist, though, Victoria just doesn't trust politicians. Plus, her matchmaker's expert opinion keeps pointing to the charming and handsome Tanner Jamison. And everybody knows, Mama Laverne is never wrong.Suddenly, Victoria sees Tanner everywhere—as if by fate—but she doesn't... Views: 566
Some things are best left alone. I know this. I should stand by it. That would be the safest option for me. But, well, I just can't do that. Because the thing I should leave alone…is everything.It is the reason I breathe. It is the reason I keep putting one foot in front of the other. I need help. I know it, but nobody wants to step up and give that to me. The case is too hard. There is nothing they can do. And then I meet them. Bikers. The Knight Brothers. They can give me the help I need. They have the resources. But there is one problem that lies amongst all of this. Lincoln Knight. I can't stand him. I loathe him. I despise him. And yet, he's determined to help me. He won't take no for an answer. And if I'm being honest…I need him.But working with him, spending time with him, it's the last thing I want to do. But…I have no choice. And I know it. This most definitely won't end well. Views: 566
