Seeking freedom from their oppressive government on Earth, a ragtag group of idealists embark on a perilous journey to found a new world light-years from home On a future Earth, gone are the halcyon days of the early space program, when the universe held endless promise and excitement. Overcrowded, ruled by a corrupt autocracy, and plagued by vast economic inequalities, life on Earth has become nightmarish, and the promise of a world beyond the planet is diminishing rapidly as the government begins shuttering its interstellar efforts. But for a small band of rebels called Constitutionalists, escaping into the vast universe beyond is the only hope. And so off they set for a distant planet where they can start over, building a new society on the principle of liberty, testing the very limits of human capability. Their years-long trip is not without its tribulations, from internecine conflict on the ship to ambiguous pleas from Earth to return. Their destination, an... Views: 54
The need for Star Watch assistance is heating up within the galaxy. With their resources quickly thinning, Ricket and a small team are sent to Port City, on the planet Eriok. Here Ricket’s adventure begins, and he’ll have to use every bit of his technical cunning to survive, because what’s waiting for him will alter the course—for both Star Watch and Ricket forever.
Many light-years away, there’s a new spatial land-grab in process by the Darion Cartel—their expanding fleet of warships, led by Captain Mar Oswaldo, the Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) of space … a masterful starship captain who’s never been defeated in battle, and he’s ready to come up against the commander of Star Watch, Captain Jason Reynolds.
Join the Star Watch team as they encounter both new and old adversaries. Be prepared to say goodbye to a beloved crewmember—one who has been with them since the very beginning. Views: 54
Sector Guard 24
Contract has been trying to get into her legal briefs for months, but choosing the Sector Guard over her friends and family is a no-brainer for Sekhara.
Life counseling the abused and grieving has worn on her nerves, so when she is offered life in the Sector Guard once again, Sekhara jumps at the chance. After some heated negotiations, Contract and Counsel begin life as partners with Counsel’s pet, Maxi, along for the ride. They find a lost Terran, get blasted across the universe, and have to be rescued by a member of Udell base, and that is just Counsel’s first day…
What kind of a career is it when you have to keep your hands off your partner while you fight for your life? Views: 54
Two curious students discover a secret portal to a mysterious alien world where they meet a gorgeous alien warrior and together, beckon him to partake in a night of complete abandon and other worldly pleasure.While studying abroad in China, River and her sexy companion Jordan stumble upon something incredibly odd while on a routine lecture tour of the Great Wall. Mysterious guards appear to be watching over a secret entryway that leads deep inside the wall itself.After just barely sneaking past the watchmen, River and Jordan find themselves transported to a strange planet where all knowledge is kept closely locked away under the control of a select few. There, they meet Geming, an irresistibly gorgeous alien warrior who reveals that this information can be weaponized and that he plans to start a revolution to prevent this very thing from happening.That night, Geming insists that they take a rest and observe one of the stunning meteor showers that his planet is known for. A lust-stricken River finds herself intensely drawn to Geming--and Jordan--and longs for them to share her for one night of unbridled passion.Warning: contains mature situations and language that may be objectionable to some readers. 18+ Views: 54
She’s a wood elf who makes trees bear fruit constantly; he’s a partridge shifter who can’t shift completely. He can’t go all the way, and she’s got wood.
Zekila was sent to the Crossroads in an attempt to dilute her powers. There was a problem, and her affinity for fruit trees took over, wrapped around her, and transformed her into what she loved.
She watched the years pass through her leaves and branches, and when a young shifter with partridge wings starts to hang out in her vicinity, she finds out that after all the years of watching the shifters come and go, she can still find a man attractive and want to be with him.
He visits her for a few weeks until the longest night of the year. He dresses her tree up and wishes her the best of the season, and in the darkness, she emerges from the trunk of the tree that had held her safe.
New day, new year, time to start again. Views: 54
At last, we will learn the truth about humankind’s origins… But do we really want to know? The Ark of the Covenant… Excalibur… The Holy Grail… Finally, the world’s legendary artifacts have been unearthed, their secret powers revealed. Now, as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance, humans and aliens race for control of the final secret: the location of the alien mothership — our last best chance for survival. For Area 51 commander Mike Turcotte, the stakes are higher than ever… because the secret lies buried in the repressed memory of his former love, Lisa Duncan. Still battle-weary from alien wars that killed most of his Area 51 team, Mike is thrust into a final showdown — up against an alien army bent on total domination. With aliens in possession of the Final Option Missile codes, nuclear holocaust is a chilling possibility. The only bargaining chip is the mothership. For Mike, the questions mount: Can Lisa be trusted in a high-stakes swap to save the Earth from nuclear meltdown? Is he battling the real enemy? Or is the real enemy within? As the countdown begins, another shocking secret is revealed. At stake: our species, our future, our Earth. Views: 54
Michael Grant, author of the New York Times bestselling Gone books, shows his funny side in this fantasy-adventure series, which concludes with this fourth book.Monty Python--like humor makes the Magnificent 12 perfect for fans of funny, action-filled series like Dan Gutman's Genius Files. The characters travel across the world, which also makes this series a great pick for readers and teachers with an interest in geography.In The Magnificent 12: The Power, time is running out for Mack MacAvoy and the Magnificent Twel--er--Seven! In just a few short days, the Pale Queen will emerge from her earthly prison to destroy the world.But Mack and the Magnificent Twel--er--Seven are all but powerless against the Pale Queen and her evil daughter, Risky, unless they can assemble the other five Magnifica. The first step is to convince the evil traitor Valin to come over to the good side, a task that will force Mack to face his pogonophobia once and... Views: 54
