Bran and Lil may have escaped an attempt to lure Lil to the dark side, and recovered the contracts damned people signed with Bran when he was a soul collector, but someone forgot to tell them that no one switches sides or cancels contracts without consequences. Hunted by an unknown but powerful enemy, Lil, Bran and the Guardians must seek help from unlikely sources to avert total annihilation of the Guardians. When they finally face their enemy, one of them may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Views: 68
In the sequel to the acclaimed The Girl of Fire and Thorns , a seventeen-year-old princess turned war queen faces sorcery, adventure, untold power, and romance as she fulfills her epic destiny. Elisa is the hero of her country. She led her people to victory against a terrifying enemy, and now she is their queen. But she is only seventeen years old. Her rivals may have simply retreated, choosing stealth over battle. And no one within her court trusts her-except Hector, the commander of the royal guard, and her companions. As the country begins to crumble beneath her and her enemies emerge from the shadows, Elisa will take another journey. With a one-eyed warrior, a loyal friend, an enemy defector, and the man she is falling in love with, Elisa crosses the ocean in search of the perilous, uncharted, and mythical source of the Godstone's power. That is not all she finds. A breathtaking, romantic, and dangerous second volume in the Fire and Thorns trilogy. Views: 68
She's heard all the lines. Now it's time for the truth!Charlie has to keep pinching herself to believe she's leaving Australia for a trip to Europe--a generous gift from her family, who know how tough her life has been lately. But the last person Charlie expects to bump into on the plane is Jasper Ash, international celebrity, rock-star sex-god--and Charlie's former best friend, flatmate and...almost-lover!It's been three years since Charlie impulsively jumped into bed with Jas, then a struggling student. But their nearly-one-night stand had just been warming up when Jas began the male "backing off" ritual, practically sprinting out the door with the classic excuse, "It's not you, it's me." Yeah, right. Everyone knows what that means: It is you! Not pretty enough, not successful enough--just not enough.Charlie has dealt with it--and a whole lot more--but the unanswered questions still niggle. Acting on impulse once... Views: 68
Will has got a terrible secret.He keeps this secret hidden in the field out back behind his house.Sam and Artie will do just whatever Will tells them to do because they know what Will’s secret is and they’ll do anything to make sure that Will doesn’t lose his temper on them.Because you can never tell about Will…What critics say about A FINE SACRIFICE.“A FINE SACRIFICE is a chillingly understated story of a baseball-obsessed man’s type of creep, his misogynistic outlook and the soul-warping effects he’s had on the unfortunate people in his orbit.” - Jim Lee, Scavenger’s Newsletter (1999)“Steve Vernon was born to write. He’s the real deal and we’re lucky to have him.” - Richard Chizmar, Cemetery Dance Magazine Views: 68
Look out for Bloodlines, Richelle Mead’s new series set in the world of Vampire Academy, coming August 2011!The official guide to the #1 international bestselling Vampire Academy seriesSink your teeth into the perfect holiday gift and must-have collector's item for every fan of Richelle Mead's totally addicting Vampire Academy series.Discover the history of St. Vladimir's Academy, explore the dark psychology behind Rose and Lissa's spirit bond, and find out even more illicit secrets about Moroi society. This ultimate guide will feature everything readers want and need to go even deeper into the world of Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, and Last Sacrifice . . . every heartache, every betrayal, every sacrifice, and so much more! Views: 68
Elizabeth and Lev believe the danger with the dark angels and the Dagger of Light are finally behind them, but with Elizabeth’s sacrifice comes a new more menacing threat as whatever power the dagger once possessed now possesses Elizabeth, endangering all those she loves most. Trying to protect them, Elizabeth runs away, unaware her fate rests with a triune of angels who have come to judge her. Views: 68
The Montgomery Ink series continues with a spin-off in Colorado Springs, where a familiar Montgomery finds her place in a new tattoo shop, and in the arms of her best friend. Adrienne Montgomery is finally living her dreams. She's opened a tattoo shop with her brother, Shep, and two of her cousins from Denver and she's ready to take the city by storm with her art—as long as she can handle the pressure. When her new neighbors decide her shop isn't a great fit for the community, however, she'll have to lean on the one person she didn't expect to fall for along the way...her best friend. Mace Knight takes pride in two things: his art and his daughter. He knows he's taking a risk by starting over in a new shop with the Montgomerys, but the stakes are even higher when he finds himself wanting Adrienne more than he thought possible. The two fall fast and hard but they know the rules; they can't risk their friendship, no matter how hot it is between the... Views: 68
I was taken by Whisperers at 2pm, so I never pulled the lever for the laundry chute.That's what bothered me most. This is way ahead in the story, though. A lot happened before that.The town of Spindrift is frequented by pirates, Shadow Mages and charlatans. It's also home to the Orphanage School, where Finlay lives with Glim, Taya and Eli. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee, Hamish and Victor, Duke of Ainsley. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school are in an all-out war.And then Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines. Children are being stolen, Witches, Sirens and a deadly magical flu invade the town, and all attempts to fight back are met with defeat.Finlay, Honey Bee and their friends must join forces to... Views: 68
Overview Major Cameron Knight thrives on the danger of front-line battlefield medicine. Throwing himself into saving the lives of injured servicemen keeps the demons from his past away. When he rescues charity worker, Alice Conway, and a tiny newborn baby, he longs for a second chance to do the right thing, even if it means marrying a woman he barely knows so they can take the orphan baby to England for surgery. The brave, beautiful young woman and the orphan baby steal his heart. He wants to make the marriage real, but being married to an army officer who's stationed overseas might do her more harm than good. Other Books in the Army Doctor's Series #1 The Army Doctor's Baby. He falls in love with his brother's girlfriend.#3 The Army Doctor's Christmas Baby. Heartwarming Christmas romance.#4 The Army Doctor's New Year's Baby**. His commanding officer's sister is irresistible. Other books by Helen Scott Taylor A Family for Christmas. The magic of a little girl's love brings them together. A Christmas Family Wish. She's rescued from a storm by her teenage crush. Love is All Around. A Box Set of three contemporary romances. The Ultimate Romance Box. 6 Romance novels from 6 bestselling authors. Oceans Between Us. A Cinderella love story - A wealthy celebrity falls for a penniless cook. Contemporary Romance. Finally Home. She can finally stop running from the past . Unbreak My Heart. Childhood sweethearts torn apart have a second chance at love. Contemporary Romance. A Family Forever. A lonely man and his little boy long for a proper family. Moments of Gold. Anthology of short love stories - Love always finds a way. Flowers on the Water. A tragedy so devastating she thought their love had died. Cursed Kiss. Love in his eyes and death in his kiss. Ice Gods. He's loved and protected her from afar, now he can finally make her his. The Magic Knot. Danger and romance in a dark fairytale world. The Feast of Beauty. Ancient Celtic magic binds her destiny to a mysterious Irishman. Warriors of Ra. Once bathed in his fire, she's his forever. A Clockwork Fairytale. A young spymaster falls in love with a lost princess. Wildwood. The blood of a Celtic god runs through his veins.About the AuthorHelen Scott Taylor won the American Title IV contest in 2008. Her winning book, The Magic Knot, was published in 2009 to critical acclaim, received a starred review from Booklist, and was a Booklist top ten romance for 2009. Since then, she has published other novels, novellas, and short stories in both the UK and USA. Helen lives in South West England near Plymouth in Devon between the windswept expanse of Dartmoor and the rocky Atlantic coast. As well as her wonderful long-suffering husband, she shares her home with a Westie a Shih Tzu and an aristocratic chocolate-shaded-silver-burmilla cat who rules the household with a velvet paw. She believes that deep within everyone, there’s a little magic. Views: 68
Hendrix's father has a vision - to see Hendrix run for Australia at the Olympics. His days are completely mapped out - what he eats, when he trains, when he sleeps, even the air he breathes.There was never room in that vision for a girl, especially in the lead-up to the Nationals. Yet fate works in funny ways, and when Hendrix literally bowls Emily over on a training run, he just can't get her out of his head. His life and priorities take a turn as he falls for her. But Emily has a deadly secret that she's scared to share even with Hendrix. As their bond grows and Hendrix strays further from his father's strict regime, the tension builds to a heart-wrenching climax. Views: 68
