An introduction to the ongoing adventures of the ghost of SATURN trying to marry the ghost of EARTH. One problem, a biggie, the EARTH isn't dead yet. And what about SATURN's mother, the queen of comets? Antagonistic, child-like science fiction asking why, and why not.Eliza Gallagher is a girl who could never seem to fit or belong, apparent by her lifelike dreams of a strange yet familiar land. Despite her loving father and attentive best friend MJ she could never quench the feeling that something was wrong, that she wasn't supposed to live the life she'd been borne to. Then, leading up to a terrible accident, her long dead Uncle reappears in her life, in a mysterious form that follows her at every turn. With madmen and crazed beasts on their tail Eliza is ripped into her not so dream, dream world and confronted by not only the truth of her past, but a achingly familiar pair of dark eyes that have haunted her thoughts both awake and asleep. Filled with demons, mysterious mythological creatures and more, Astèri Calling follows Eliza through the onset of a war long foretold and choice of where and with who she truly belongs. Views: 346
I’ve just had a baby and you want to fly me to England?
Emilia Ford and Logan Evans meet on a flight that will change their lives forever.
Emilia has been asked to move to England, with her son, to write for a magazine. It’s not what she wants, not with a baby so young.
Logan is finally moving back to England. He’s got over his heartbreak in America. It was time he returned and looked after his responsibilities.
When they meet on the flight - sparks fly. Especially when he offers her accommodation and a welcoming home when her hotel booking fails.
Despite growing feelings, Emilia is only here for six months. She cannot make a commitment to him. He deserves better. He assures her they’ll be fine - even with the threat of Robbie’s father wanting custody.
Logan is not keen to discuss his past, especially when Emilia finds something she shouldn’t.
How will the two fare in the short six months they have together? Will the every day stresses of life be too much for them? Or will they push through?
**Last Flight is a standalone sports romance with a very HEA.** Views: 345
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 343
Murder, sports, greed, & glamour. The story takes place at AllSport, a facility that trains inner city athletes with pro potential. Combining athletes who come from lives of poverty with big money & the country's top pro athletes proves to be a combustible mix. A brazen murder is committed. The suspect list is long. Is murder just another form of competition? Full-throttle action! Views: 341
A soldier in foreign parts acquires a strange ability while fighting on the front line, allowing him to perceive hidden social truths as lurid creatures. These start to drive him mad, especially the hostile beast that is the social phenomena of Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Change. This Sci-Fi / Cli-Fi story featured on the most viewed Climate Change site on the planet, ‘Watts Up With That’.‘Truth’ is a Sci-Fi / Cli-Fi (climate fiction) novelette that featured on the most viewed Climate Change site on the planet, ‘Watts Up With That’, also the primary UK climate blog ‘Bishop Hill’, and the Cli-Fi review post at Judith Curry’s leading ‘Lukewarmer’ blog ‘Climate Etc.’ (Judith herself is Professor and Chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology). The latter review was shared with Michael Crichton’s ‘State of Fear’, Rex Fleming’s first novel ‘Exposure’, Ian McEwan’s ‘Solar’, Barbara Kingsolver’s ‘Fight Behaviour’ and Clive Cussler’s ‘Arctic Drift’, plus several other novels and one other novelette. Blending front-line soldiering, the relationship of a captain and his partner, environmental and climate material, the controversial tale of ‘Truth’ is above all a revelation on negative social memeplexes, primarily the memeplex that is the social phenomena behind CAGW (catastrophic anthropogenic global warming). This tale will be challenging for some, but whatever your position in the debate, it holds interest for all… Views: 339
A swoon-worthy firefighter romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! Problem: My ex is marrying my ex-bestie. Plan A: Burn the church down? Plan B: Fake marry my friend. I haven't seen Archer since fifth grade. When he shows up in our small hometown and offers to marry me, I don't ask many questions. I get to salvage my shredded pride and do him a favor. I only need one thing from him—sell the deal when my ex comes back to town to marry my ex-bestie. Now I'm fake-married to a totally hot guy who needs a wife for *reasons*. I'm way too cynical to fall for anyone, but Archer's hard to resist. He keeps telling me we're just faking it, but trust me when I tell you, there are some things we are not faking. This was never supposed to be real. Until he whispers, fall for me. Archer & Phoebe's story is perfect for readers who love: Marriage of convenience,... Views: 336
The eleven–year–old son of newly–separated parents spends the day with his folks. First published in Many Mountains Moving.Brad doesn't believe in Father Christmas, and he doesn't want anyone else to believe that nonsense either. In fact, he's happiest when he's making everyone else miserable. His parents aren't bothered about Christmas, so on Christmas Eve Brad is in bed like any other night. There's no decorations in the house, no tree downstairs, no stocking hung up. But, whether Brad believes it or not, a noise on the roof has woken him up. He doesn't know it, but soon he'll have to decide whether to stay being Bad Brad, or whether he'll get on his bike and save Christmas.This wonderful short story is perfect for children and families who are longing for Christmas to be here. Deck the halls, turn on the fairy lights, warm the mince pies and read this heartwarming tale of true magic. Views: 335
Why did I have to get the football meathead dumped on me?
Heath Davis is the best quarterback our team has seen in a long time. Strong, tall, arm like a cannon. The type of guy to get scouted to go pro.
While he definitely has the body, his brain could use a little help. Otherwise he’ll fail his classes and get kicked out of college. Boohoo?
Problem is, I’m the unlucky girl that’s forced to spend time with the ripped, confident, handsome football star… Stop daydreaming, Leigh!
All because I’m a great student and an even *better* wingwoman. My best friend has the hots for his best friend and we’re both caught in the middle! How will I survive this?
If there is any funny business — I’m out! How do I get this bad boy to behave himself? More importantly, how do I stop myself from melting around him?
**Just Friends is a football romance with a very HEA. For a limited time, this story features two bonus stories at the end: Broken Marine & Our Secret.** Views: 334
1828 - Brilliant young naval officer Robert FitzRoy is given the captaincy of HMS Beagle, surveying the wilds of Tierra del Fuego, aged just twenty-three. He takes a passenger: a young trainee cleric and amateur geologist named Charles Darwin. This is the story of a deep friendship between two men, and the twin obsessions that tore it apart, leading one to triumph and the other to disaster... Views: 333
A contemporary American classic—a poignant and hilarious tale of baseball, hero worship, eccentric behavior, and unlikely friendship
Last Days of Summer is the story of Joey Margolis, neighborhood punching bag, growing up goofy and mostly fatherless in Brooklyn in the early 1940s. A boy looking for a hero, Joey decides to latch on to Charlie Banks, the all-star third basemen for the New York Giants. But Joey's chosen champion doesn't exactly welcome the extreme attention of a persistent young fan with an overactive imagination. Then again, this strange, needy kid might be exactly what Banks needs. Views: 328
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Star quarterback Bobby Framingham, one of the most talented high school football players in California, knows he's different from his teammates. They're like brothers, but they don't know one essential thing: Bobby is gay. Can he still be one of the guys and be honest about who he is? When he's outed against his will by a student reporter, Bobby must find a way to earn back his teammates' trust and accept that his path to success might be more public, and more difficult, than he'd hoped. An affecting novel about identity that also delivers great sportswriting. Views: 325
Woe to all should the abominations breathe the sweet air of the world again. Sweat beaded Casca's brow and a feeling of dread enveloped him as he read the seer's words.The soul eaters were returning, and there were none to stand against them but a seemingly mismatched band of four. Casca knew they would need all the help they could get to save the world from plunging into a new age of darkness.Woe to all should the abominations breathe the sweet air of the world again. Sweat beaded Casca's brow and a feeling of dread enveloped him as he read the seer's words.The soul eaters were returning, and there were none to stand against them but one very frightened tavern owner and a small band of warriors. The abominations and their demonic servants were gathering at the edge of the portal. Casca knew days of blood, chaos and black sorcery beckoned, but even he was unprepared for the true depth of horror awaiting them. They would need all the help they could get to keep their very souls, let alone save the world from plunging into a new age of darkness. Views: 322
