AN AMERICAN FAMILY. A JOHNSTONE TRADITION. The legendary members of the Jensen family gather together at the Sugarloaf Ranch for one Christmas homecoming they'll never forget—if they live through it . . . Smoke Jensen looks forward to spending a quiet holiday with the family. But an unexpected arrival from south of the border has him reaching for his guns, defending his land—and risking everything he loves . . . Sally Jensen strikes up a friendship with a lovely Mexican woman—who turns out to be married to the mysterious stranger plotting to steal her ranch . . . Ace and Chance prepare to fight a gang of outlaws trying to kill the man who raised them—but they're going to need the help of the father they never knew . . . Luke Jensen rescues three young children orphaned in a shootout—and heads home for a surprise reunion with... Views: 275
Kip from midwest Centerville USA works the summer before college as a pharmacy soda jerk, and wins an authentic stripped-down spacesuit in a soap contest. He answers a distress radio call from Peewee, scrawny rag doll-clutching genius aged 11. With the comforting cop Mother Thing, three-eyed tripod Wormfaces kidnap them to the Moon and Pluto. Views: 275
The Yeerks are not the only invaders of Earth. Meet the new enemy: the Helmacrons. Cassie finds their miniature spaceship and donates it to a toy drive. Big mistake. The Helmacrons are tiny, but they're far from helpless. They have the technology to shrink other creatures to their size. And until they get their spaceship back, they're taking hostages. The Animorphs must find a way to send these pests back into space -- before it's too late. Views: 274
Loss is a thing of the past. Murder is obsolete. Death is just the beginning.
In 1938, death is no longer feared but exploited. Since the discovery of the afterlife, the British Empire has extended its reach into Summerland, a metropolis for the recently deceased.
Yet Britain isn’t the only contender for power in this life and the next. The Soviets have spies in Summerland, and the technology to build their own god.
When SIS agent Rachel White gets a lead on one of the Soviet moles, blowing the whistle puts her hard-earned career at risk. The spy has friends in high places, and she will have to go rogue to bring him in.
But how do you catch a man who’s already dead? Views: 274
A wildly imaginative and gritty new adventure from the author of horror epic "The 9th Fortress." Ham Taylor: Lost in Time is the first step in an incredible journey spanning space, time, and everything in between.A wildly imaginative and gritty new adventure from the author of horror epic "The 9th Fortress." Ham Taylor: Lost in Time is the first step in an incredible journey spanning space, time, and everything in between. When an unstoppable comet sets its sights on New York City - the time machine, and its creator, are the only hope humanity has left. From the near future to a long forgotten past, falling skyscrapers to rising pyramids, Ham Taylor is put to the ultimate test in this battle to save the world! The adventure starts here! Views: 274
Once upon a time...A very long time ago...There lived a writer, and he had a baby bear. Views: 274
On Minas, jobs are created to fulfil people. Each colonist has a shard, a unique talent which gives them a rush of endorphins to practice. The native 'fireflies' constantly encroach on the colony, and it's Gal's job--her shard--to keep them at bay.Until her shard snaps. No place in the world, no rush of endorphins. Is Gal's salvation at the end of the world, or is it closer to home?Is Francis Napier a man or a woman? William Stephens, a young lawyer, is about to depart New Zealand to serve in the First World War when he is seconded to investigate the strange claims of a draft dodger. His interrogation of the mercurial prisoner leads William into a world of doubt that jeopardises his engagement to Edith, a budding artist, and his future in liberal Wellington. This novella weaves historical fact, imaginative fiction and allusions to Greek myth to show how things might prove otherwise for William. It is at once a fractured love story and a reflection on the nature of gender. Views: 273
A second look behind the curtain at the fascinating 35th century world of Rome’s Revolution. Tales of the Vuduri: Year Two offers you 366 additional entries containing even more scientific tidbits, unrevealed secrets and back stories. Often amusing but always thought-provoking, these detailed articles should provide some entertaining insights into this brave new world.Tales of the Vuduri is a daily blog, now well over 730 entries total, examining the amazing, brave new world of the 35th century and the people that live there. The first volume, Tales of the Vuduri: Year One, explored only a tiny portion of the background and future history leading up to the Rome’s Revolution trilogy. Tales of the Vuduri: Year Two follows on the heels of this successful first compilation with 366 all-new essays about our 21st century hero, Rei Bierak and his beautiful 35th century Vuduri wife, Rome. Everything about this volume is more: more physics, more chemistry, more genetics, more cutting-edge science and more amusing images. Included in this collection are posts regarding solar power, domes, Type 1 diabetes, alternate versions, early micro-processors and many more random thoughts. Also included are previews of the upcoming novel The Milk Run, the secret story of the Deucadons and a detailed description of the narrative structure behind Part 2 of Rome’s Revolution. There is even an in-depth analysis of why sandwiches taste so good! Like Tales of the Vuduri: Year One, these essays should be amusing, hopefully thought-provoking and give you genuine insights into the fascinating world of Rome’s Revolution so come along to the 35th century and be amazed at what you find there. Views: 273
“At once thought-provoking and hilarious, This Is Not the Jess Show is a timely, incisive book so masterfully-plotted you won't want to put it down.”—Tahereh Mafi, New York Times best-selling author of the Shatter Me series and A Very Large Expanse of SeaThe year is 1998: Titanic just won 6 Oscars, boy bands are dominating MTV’s airwaves, and like any other teenager Jess Flynn is just trying to survive high school. Between a crush on her childhood best friend, overprotective parents, and her sister’s worsening health, the only constant is her hometown of Swickley, which feels smaller by the day. Jess is resigned to her small-town life, until the day she discovers a mysterious device with an apple logo, causing her to question everything and everyone she’s ever known. As more cracks appear in Jess’s world, she faces a choice: can she live the rest of her life knowing it’s a lie or should she risk... Views: 273
A fated wedding ... *
Bear shifter Sunshine Blackthorn is in Fate Valley to be the maid of honor at her best friend Melody's wedding. At the fun-filled bachelorette party, the bridesmaids convince Sunshine to sign up for a human/shifter dating site.
A heroic bear ... *
Grizzly shifter Harrison Cole is an ex-Marine turned firefighter. A local hero who risked his life to save a woman and child from a burning building, he's delighted to have finally found his mate ... but Sunshine isn't sure about settling down so far from her home on Fate Mountain.
Burning questions *
When the chapel catches fire in the middle of the wedding, Harrison is certain it was deliberately set. Sunshine is just as eager to find out who's responsible, and as the two investigate, their relationship blossoms. Can they uncover the arsonist's identity and see that justice is served? And can Harrison convince Sunshine that her true home is with him?
This is a steamy romance, cozy mystery. Sexy times ahead. Views: 273
Another romantic mystery from Scarlett Grove
A woman betrayed ...
Knitting artisan, Layla Watson, is a master of her craft. Life in Fate Valley is good ... until she discovers her boyfriend has been cheating on her. On a whim, she signs up for a shifter-human dating website and gets an instant match: Liam Nash.
A Christmas wish ...
Liam has built a successful career as a real estate investor, but his wealth hasn’t brought him happiness. All he really wants is to finally find his fated mate. When he learns he’s been matched with Layla, he’s thrilled -- but meeting her is just the beginning.
A Holiday Plot
The discovery of a body at the Holiday Market embroils Liam and Layla in a murder investigation. With everyone around them a potential suspect, can they carry on a courtship while they uncover a killer? And is Layla ready to trust a man who wants to claim her forever?
Holiday Bear is a steamy romance cozy mystery. This is a quick and fun short read with sexy times ahead. Views: 273
