Refusing to accept a life of servitude, Heidi, a 17-year-old slave Laborer, disguises herself as a teenage boy and registers for Savage Run—a deadly, male-only obstacle course—for a chance at freedom.Seventeen-year-old Heidi Cruise has one chance at freedom, but it involves breaking the law and completing Savage Run, a grueling, male-only obstacle course program.Nicholas Volkov has one goal: to make sure when he becomes president over the hierarchical society of Newland that he doesn't follow in his tyrannical father's footsteps.After Heidi registers for the program, Nicholas discovers that she's a girl. Being a rebel in his own right, Nicholas doesn't turn her in, but decides to help in any way possible.Heidi struggles through the obstacle courses in Savage Run. Physically and emotionally drained, it is only during downtime between events that she's able to make sense of her world and get a little closer to the secretive Nicholas.But with the threat of death constantly barreling down on her, and with menacing contestants looming around every obstacle, she realizes the chances of her getting killed are far greater than her chances of surviving and attaining her freedom.Savage Run 1: Phase 1Savage Run 2: Phase 2Savage Run 3: Phase 3 and the conclusion of Savage RunWhat readers are saying:Nail-biting, action packedIf anyone is hesitant to read this book....Don't be.....It's an awesome read! You don't know what you missing! Loved it! Please hurry with the next book!OMG! I need more!A death defying YA series you can't put downAn On-Edge Thriller, From Start To Finish!Fantastic readAmazing book. Get it now!A Must read!Stunning!Action-packed, great plot, amazing charactersBest book since Hunger games and divergent!Couldn't put it down. The next big book craze is right hereNon-stop action, great characters, bloody good storyI went into the book thinking it was going to be some sort of 'Hunger Games' wannabe, but oh, I was so pleasantly surprised!Honestly, this is one of the best reads I've read in a while.A Gripping TaleTypical of EJ Squires' novels she wastes no time in grabbing our attention with the main driver of the story suggested in the first paragraphs:' Biking up the same mile-and-a-half long asphalt hill is so much harder when I know that at the end of the journey I'll either be an outlaw, or I'll be dead. The quality of the story is excellent on many levels - adventure, gender identity issues, apocalyptic threats, and most of all, as simply brilliant writing. EJ Squires is a growing master of this genre and certainly an author who deserves a very large audience.This futuristic novel by EJ Squires had me thinking about three well-loved fierce heroines of our time - Hua Mulan (Ballad of Mulan) & Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games) and Lisbeth Salander (Girl With Dragon Tattoo). I admit, at first I thought this was another Hunger Games in the making, but I was mistaken when I found myself immersed from the first chapter to the last.Savage Run is a book for all readers. Those looking for romance and friendship, a tell tale heart of loss and love and regret. It also keeps those in need of elements of danger, adventure, and heroic duties flipping pages to find out what happens to their beloved main character and the villains she finds herself pitted against. Definitely get your hands on a copy of Savage Run today. Views: 801
Librarian's Note: This is an alternate/new cover for ASIN B00EFDNTNI
*Author's Note: This novella is no longer available. I combined all of the Dumont Diaries novellas into a standalone novel, which was rewritten, expanded, and retitled as Trophy Wife. *
I step on the dark stage, the cheap plastic of my platforms cutting into the top of my toes, every step bringing a pinch of pain. I keep my eyes down, following the flecks of silver on the unforgiving stage, waiting, exhaling a breath in controlled anticipation, my abs tightening. Then, the lights come on and I have almost three minutes to forget.
Welcome to my life, a drained bank account and six nights a week spinning around a greasy strip club pole. When salvation comes in the form of six feet of drop-dead-gorgeous, complete with a limo and a thick wad of cash, my stilettos run happily out the door to freedom. They say that money doesn’t buy happiness. But it does buy escape. Happiness is an overrated fairytale.
*To Have is a novella, 15,000 words in length, and was part 1 of a 4-part series. Their titles are:
To Have
To Hold
Till Death
Do Us Part Views: 801
When I moved to Hollow Point, Pennsylvania I had a plan. I would do whatever it takes to climb my way to the top of the social ladder, not caring who I had to step on to get there.
The girl who started that rumor about your eating disorder?
That was me.
The girl who made out with your boyfriend?
Me again.
The girl you don’t ever want to cross?
You’re looking at her, bitch.**** Views: 799
The critically ill daughter of the governor of California has been kidnapped. LAPD Detective Maddie Divine is assigned to find her before it’s too late. But this high-profile case comes with secrets on every side: cops, politicians, even the innocent. A Deadly Blessing is a lightning-paced story of suspense that will keep readers on edge from beginning to end.The daughter of the governor of California is kidnapped, and LAPD Detective Maddie Divine is under the gun to find the critically ill teen before time runs out. With Maddie's marriage hanging by a thread, she follows the trail from the glamorous governor’s mansion to the darkest heart of the city where gangs and organized prostitution thrive. She discovers her high-profile case comes with secrets on every side: cops, politicians, even the innocent. The only question is whether she can uncover the truth in time and whether or not her marriage can survive the investigation. Retired LAPD Officer Kathy Bennett tells a lightning-paced story of suspense that will keep readers on edge from beginning to end.Author's Note: This book contains mature situations and language A Deadly Blessing, is the first book in a series featuring LAPD Detective Maddie Divine and was selected by Barnes and Noble as one of their Best Nookbook Originals of 2012. Views: 798
A bonus-packed feature from Lisa Renee Jones!
This bonus book leads off with Rebecca’s Forgotten Journals, all new journals that began in the bestselling Inside Out series, which have never been formally released before. Find out more of Rebecca’s story!
It also includes extras from a ton of Lisa’s series to introduce new readers, and remind her faithful readers of the fun (and sexy) times! With extras such as character profiles, playlists, behind the scenes information, and much more.
Plus, don’t miss four never published before scenes from your favorites couples: Chris & Sara, Kayden & Ella, Amy & Liam and Chad & Gia. Views: 797
At first Lily Deslin feared Andrew Ramsey wanted to take her daughter away from her. Then she realized that it was she he wanted. But surrendering her heart to the enigmatic man meant risking the danger that stalked him--and sharing the pain of his astonishing gift. Views: 796
New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover brings heat and heart to Liliana Hart’s MacKenzie family with AVENGED…
Girl meets boy…
On the worst night of her life when she’s decided to take a drastic step that there is no going back from.
Girl is used to sitting by, letting fate deal cruel hand after cruel hand to good people with soft hearts and she’s had enough.
Girl thinks it’s time to fight back against fate and against men who aren’t careful with all the precious things a woman in love has to give him.
Fate shows girl who’s boss and turns her world and plans upside down without breaking a sweat.
Boy meets girl…
On the best night of his life when he’s decided that he’s going to make moves to be the man he was always meant to be instead of the man he was trained and conditioned to be.
Boy is used to a solitary life, quiet in the woods and knowing the only thing that might be looking for him is trouble and trouble is no longer his stock in trade.
Boy thinks it’s time to show trouble who’s boss, even if this trouble has big blue eyes and a body made to make men stupid. Trouble only gets the upper hand if the boy falls prey to its temptation.
Trouble turns the boy’s quiet, serene life sideways without any effort.
Trouble is fun and fate has a wicked sense of humor when it comes to this boy meeting this girl. Views: 796
She needs his help. He wants her heart.Bodies are piling up and Detective Genie Green is having a hard time solving the murders. What she doesn't need is her former high school crush--Rafael Santiago--distracting her when a promotion hangs in the balance. Besides, he's a bad boy; it'll take more than a couple of dimples to turn her head when her job provides far more satisfaction.She needs his help. He wants her heart.Bodies are piling up and Detective Genie Green is having a hard time solving the murders. What she doesn't need is her former high school crush--Rafael Santiago--distracting her when a promotion hangs in the balance. Besides, he's a bad boy; it'll take more than a couple of dimples to turn her head when her job provides far more satisfaction.Detective Rafael Santiago has a chance to make it into the FBI, but one last case is in his way. When his past returns to haunt him, he'll be forced to confront painful memories and make a decision that will put a beautiful detective's life on the line. Tempers flare and attraction burns hot as these two independent detectives are thrown together to investigate the deadliest gang in the city.If you enjoy engaging plots and down-to-earth characters, then you'll love the first installment of K. Victoria Chase's The Santiago Brothers. Read Rafael then fall in love with his brothers Alejandro and Ricardo.The Santiago Brothers SeriesRafael -- Book IAlejandro -- Book IIRicardo -- Book IIIThe Perrera Brothers SeriesAdolfo -- Book IDiego -- Book IIRodrigo -- Book III Views: 795
Chief of Police, Brady Simone is determined to go after the man that killed his parents but his new brother-in-law, Nicholas Jayzon, is doing everything he can to point him away from the man known as “The Barron”. The Barron, or rather, Dennis Savage, has inflicted his own kind of evil on people for longer than anyone can remember. Savage has no fear because no one can touch him, no one can get near him … except Nick. With darkened tenacity, Savage has watched Nick since he was a child and has never given up on his pursuit of him. He will do anything to have Nick join him and become a part of his organization. Savage will even allow Brady Simone to pursue him for a time, without killing him. For the sake of his sister’s happiness protecting Brady is important but keeping Savage away from his sister is Nick’s primary goal. If Savage learns of Lena, she will instantly be marked for death. Nick has no choice but to meet Savage in his own territory and ask for a favor, something he has avoided at all costs until now. Their meeting is ominous. It brings back memories and rekindles Savage’s desire to have Nick take the place where his father once stood. Will Nick be allowed to decline Savage’s offer again? Or will Nick find killers on his heels, ready to take his place in Savage’s favor? Or will Savage simply kill everyone that gets in his way and replace his desire for Nick with the only one that can replace him - Nicky?
“Savage’s voice cuts through my pain and releases me, allowing me to finally see again. To see Nicky hiding under the table, crying for his mother while Eey stands guard in front of my son with a ferociousness that even I wouldn’t dare go near. But it is Kayla that begins to weaken by his hands, slowly closing her eyes and beginning to near death while I can do nothing but watch. I have no choice now …” Nicholas Jayzon Views: 795
They say that blood is thicker than water, but just how far should you go for a sister?
When ace lawyer Bennie Rosato's twin sister returns to Philadelphia, she knows that trouble is on the horizon, for her sister never contacts her with familial love at the forefront of her agenda - if she contacts her at all. At the same time, Bennie's law firm is in trouble, so she takes on a potentially lucrative class-action suit to try to save the day. It could be make or break - both for her family and her firm.
Meanwhile, her colleague Mary DiNunzio persists in bringing in a case that looks more like an Italian wedding than a lawsuit, and then a mysterious stranger appears just in time to help Bennie in the fight of her life - for her life.
Full of pace, suspense and laugh-out-loud humour, bestselling New York Times author Lisa Scottoline has written her strongest book ever, featuring many of the much-loved characters from the wise-cracking all-women Philadelphia law firm of Rosato and Associates. Views: 794
John meets his dream girl and what starts off as a beutiful relationship soon turns dark. Brooke has a family secret and when it shows it's dark side John and his family is in deadly danger.John is a regular sixteen year old who falls in love with a girl,but it doesn’t take long until he notices her darker sides at the same time she becomes more obsessed with him.Brooke is a victim of incest but has her own dark desires,and when she meets John, she knows he is the only one who can replace who shelost so many years ago.Behind Her Eyes tells the story of a dark family secret andmisplaced love. Views: 793
This edition includes two short stories: On Camera and Moving Day. On Camera tells the story of Stacy Sterling, an anything-for-a-story reporter told through the eyes of a smitten admirer. Moving Day uncovers the mystery of a neighbor known only on the surface.The new blade, the second of a twin pair, slices skin and lets blood out. There’s hardly even a sting at first, before the foamy shaving cream turns pink, then red, and here’s the sting, for real now, as if let loose by blood. Foam redder still. A pretty deep cut.“Damn.”His right hand passes the razor to his left then dives into a blue box of paper napkins by the basin and brings one—two actually, they tend to cling together—out. He presses them against his skin. A few seconds, then tests by removing. Blood still coming. He dabs the cut a couple of times, but the bleeding does not stop. Precious minutes. “Damn,” again. It will not stop bleeding. He throws the bloodstained napkins in the toilet bowl and grabs another pair from the box. Dabs the cut again. Less blood this time. Finally. Leaves a strip of napkin stuck to the cut to help the blood settle and seal.Then he finishes shaving, more carefully now. The cut still stings and it will show. “Damn,” for a third time. The after shave which smarts like hell. Sizzles the cut, now a small red smile smack in the middle of his right cheek. Looks ridiculous. And still stings.The aftershave reminds him of Alice.Aramis.The scent brings her face along with it. Alice of the long red hair and the many freckles. Of the great smile. Of the wedding bells, or else. Malice Alice. He-said-no-not-right-now-so-she-took-off-and-left-him-to-rot Alice. Views: 791
The fifth book in the Bride Saga from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.
Winifrede disguises herself as a male valet to Grayson St. Cyre’s aunts, but when Grayson discovers the truth, he uncovers feelings he never imagined
he possessed. Views: 790
A love story with bite …...
Walking home after a night out drowning her sorrows with her best friend, Carrie, Alexandra Jones stupidly takes a phone call from her cheating ex-boyfriend, Eddie, and in her anger hurls her phone into the forest before her.
But when Alex goes to retrieve her phone from the undergrowth, she and Carrie come face-to-face with a monster they never even knew existed, a Vârcolac (a nightmarish vampire-werewolf hybrid) and he's in search of fresh blood. The next thing Alex knows, she is staring at the impossibly handsome but mysterious Nathan who has helped bring her back to life, but not to the life she left.
To her horror, she discovers she has now become a blood-drinking Vârcolac herself and she is the only female of her kind, with the potential for breeding a whole new army of Vârcolacs if they can only track her down and press her into service.
And while Alex gets to know Nathan and his shape-shifting family as they offer her the protection she so desperately needs, unbeknown to all of them, the Vârcolacs are getting closer …
Readers please be advised that the author has dropped this series and will not be writing the final book in the trilogy. Views: 789
**Murder. Mystery. High School.**
A new Mickey Bolitar novel following on from *Shelter* and *Seconds Away*.
It’s been eight months since Mickey Bolitar witnessed the tragic death of his father.
Eight months of lies, dark secrets and unanswered questions.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, Mickey’s sophomore year of high school brings on a whole new set of troubles. Spoon is in hospital, Rachel won’t tell him where he stands, his basketball team-mates hate him . . . and then there’s Ema’s surprise announcement: she has an online boyfriend and he’s vanished.
Whilst searching for Ema’s missing boyfriend(who may not even exist!), Mickey gets roped into helping his nemesis, Troy Taylor, with a big problem.
All the while, Mickey and his friends are pulled deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Abeona Shelter – until the shocking climax, where Mickey finally comes face-to-face with the truth about his father. Views: 788
