French naturalist Dr. Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt down a sea monster, only to discover instead the Nautilus, a remarkable submarine built by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. Together Nemo and Aronnax explore the underwater marvels, undergo a transcendent experience amongst the ruins of Atlantis, and plant a black flag at the South Pole. But Nemo's mission is one of revenge-and his methods coldly efficient. Views: 531
A slow-burn lesbian romance about leaving the past behind and opening your heart to new possibilities.
Investment banker Ash Taylor left her cut-throat world to set up a cool, cutting-edge tattoo studio. Her love life’s been a lot bumpier, though. Ever since a heart-breaking affair with a straight colleague, she’s vowed to steer clear of women unsure of their sexuality.
Talent-agency executive Carmen Lyttleton is straight, career focused, and not prone to distraction from her occasional casual relationships. When her best friend gets a tattoo at Ash’s studio, Carmen finds herself unexpectedly impressed by Ash and her business.
When they accidentally meet again, Carmen is shocked by the sparks between them and the realization that she feels a lot more than just admiration for Ash’s work ethic. It can’t possibly mean what it seems…can it?
The pull between the women is powerful but so are their fears, old baggage, and stubbornness. Can they dare to love? Views: 531
But he was born with a heart of black and the face of nightmares, and he absolutely refused to drag Tilula into the scrutiny of the public eye. On the other hand, if it weren’t for his ugliness and his desire to escape the outside world, he wouldn’t have met Tilula in the first place.It was not beauty that saved this beast...Once upon a time, there was a prince such as no prince had ever been before. He lived away from all other mortal men and women, never loved and never loving. Then his story unfolds.This is a beloved fairy tale, told and retold throughout the centuries in so many ways and forms. Read once again the story of how love conquers all, even a black heart. Views: 531
You Learn. You Work. You Fight. These are the mandates young, alien best friends, Aly and Catty, must follow if they want to be of worth to their tribe. Most people in their village have an entire childhood to perfect such traits. However, time is of the essence, when a dangerous rite of passage meant to test these qualities gets boosted years ahead of schedule. Matters are made worse as the two try to prepare for the Evaluations’ arrival. Aly’s childhood is filled with dreadful school days, thanks to the peers who verbally and physically harass her since she cannot form pure energy from her hands, like everyone else. Catty also falls victim to the attacks whenever she tries to defend her friend, and learns she has no other choice but to join in on the fun if she does not want to get bullied along with her. As the Evaluations near, a strong friendship is challenged, and a bitter rivalry is spawned from it. This doesn’t take away from a real danger approaching the tribe. One has yet to be seen, and another is right underneath their noses.
*Novel contains science fiction violence and some mild language. Recommended for middle grade and up. Views: 531
An emotional novel filled with everyday hero stories from Lyz Kelley, the award-winning author of Blinded.McKenzie Carver is not a miracle worker.How is she supposed to deal with the obnoxious, self-important, sexy surgeon that won’t listen to reason? The obstinate doctor is putting her family name at risk with his over-the-top demands and bullish nature. But he's her responsibility, her family says, and she must find a way to keep him in line. If she doesn't, he won't get the hospital operating room—the robotic suite her family has funded—functional.Garrett Branston is a workaholic with a sharp wit and irresistible charm—but his charm isn't working on gorgeous McKenzie Carver. She might be suggesting he chill, but the attraction between them is anything but cold.When she tells him he needs some serious PR intervention and suggests a fake engagement to redeem his reputation, he agrees, as long as she's the one to pose as his fiancee.But Garrett is still hiding something, and McKenzie fears his secrets will ruin everything her family has built. Views: 531
No Moving Parts is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Murray F. Yaco is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Murray F. Yaco then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 531
A hit using a car crash? Not the original plan, but who cares? It worked, didn´t it?A town at the center of a broken universe, Newt Run was never meant to exist; it is a town of artists, drug dealers, miners and steam. There are holes here, gaps in the fabric of things, and some of them are wide enough for people to slip through. Rumours have been spreading about disappearances in the mines, and someone has been defacing the town's walls with rings of painted blood. Strangest of all are the tales of outsiders - mysterious visitors who can only be seen by users of the drug known as powder.Newt Run is also a novel, but the world of Newt Run was much too large to fit inside a single book. These short stories, or 'modules', extend this world, probing into its deepest, smallest secrets.In 'Ghost Story' a young man is visited by his dead grandfather, who shows up with a bottle of whiskey and a story about what happens after you die. Views: 530
Tuck is a battle assessor, using his mecha to evaluate damage dealt after his army completes a battle. The latest fight was on an unfamiliar planet against a lot of under powered Amazons. What secret does he find buried under all those bodies? Why won't his AI work right? And what in the world is a rainbow?Tuck is a battle assessor, using his mecha to evaluate damage dealt after his army completes a battle. The latest fight was on an unfamiliar planet against a lot of under powered Amazons. What secret does he find buried under all those bodies? Why won't his AI work right? And what in the world is a rainbow? There's only one way to find the answers to these mysteries; you have to dive into the 1st issue of The Miserable Planet by Jacob Lindaman. Views: 530
Running from a broken heart sends her home, but home ends up a thousand worlds away, and she ends up at the mercy of the master of the shattered world.
Keva has been having the worst day. She has found out her boyfriend was cheating, gone home to her father’s house, and been teleported across the stars. It has been trying.
She wakes up trapped in her house with no idea why, and the stars and space station she can see from the house were not there yesterday.
Azzul won the manor house and all contents in a card game and dispatched drones to bring it to him. It was not supposed to be occupied. The living being in the house should be dead. That puzzle alone has his attention, and watching the human woman walk around the home and grounds convinces him of one thing. She is art personified... and she belongs to him. Views: 530
In this palace exploring adventure we’ll see familiar characters from Leros of the Underworld: The Tournament. Ghost, the creepily adorable humanoid spider of the Dark Palace has many eccentricities and even more social issues but tries her best to be nice to others, even if it is in a deluded and perverse way. Let’s see what’s in store for this spider today.In this palace exploring adventure we’ll see familiar characters from Leros of the Underworld: The Tournament.Ghost, the creepily adorable humanoid spider of the Dark Palace has many eccentricities and even more social issues but tries her best to be nice to others, even if it is in a deluded and perverse way. Let’s see what’s in store for this spider today. Seeing the palace today is: Nekona the dim and energetic cat, Mimi the enticing succubus, Cobera the shy and timid snake, and Scorpina the large and silent mutant scorpion. There will be tears, smiles, and secrets revealed. A Day’s Venture is set after the events of Leros of the Underworld: The Tournament. Views: 530
