Serenity is a singer whose dreams are about to come true, but a chance encounter with a little boy forever changes her destiny. When Serenity is injured protecting him, His father, Michael does the one thing he knows he shouldn't do, he brings her home.
The Saints of the world are being hunted, betrayed by the Guardians who were sworn to protect them. Once every five hundred years a new Saint is chosen and gifted with tremendous power. After five hundred years of waiting Ayva intends for that power to be hers! No one will stop her this time. Not Michael, the son of the Saint, and certainly not some human girl.
Serenity awakens to a world of magic, desire and danger. Legend tells of a time when the guardians will fall. A Queen will be chosen, gifted with power potent enough to protect both worlds. Her role is to ensure the safety of Michael's family until a new Saint is chosen.
Is Serenity strong enough to return peace to Christmas?
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The book comprises a collection of 20 fast paced, action packed, science fiction and science fantasy short stories.
The lead story “Human Hunter” is based on a story arc pod cast on the Beam Me Up Pod cast site during 2014/15. In its desperation to acquire an alien artifact an Earth based organization courts disaster by illegally employing Xelk human hunters on Earth.
“Grey Power – Consolidation” looks at the world post the Young/Old War while in “The Empress Voluvita” the authority of the Empress of one hundred worlds is challenged in an unexpected way.
“Dystopian Transcontinental Journey” involves a desperate trip by an ex SAS soldier across an Australian continent ravaged by war with the alien Dreelth. In “Living on Compressed Time” participants on the compressed time program are taken advantage of while in “Deep Web” aliens penetrate the dark web.
And much more!
The Clash of Civilizations
In her heart-rending memoir, Janet Tavakoli bears witness to the incompatibility of Western values and fundamentalist Islam. In 1978, Janet Tavakoli lived in Tehran with her Iranian husband when the Shah’s secular regime was overthrown in a violent revolution. She fled the Islamic Republic of Iran and studied the expansion of fundamentalist Islam along with the spread of terrorism promoted by religious leaders at the highest echelons in the Middle East.
In 1993, she worked in the World Trade Center complex when terrorists detonated a bomb in the parking garage of the North Tower. On 9/11, she watched the news from London as terrorist plane hijackers destroyed the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York.
Tavakoli takes us on a brisk tour of the conflicts and intricacies in the Islamic world to give us a clear view what comes next for the East and West.
Spell Binding Adventure of Love & Danger
While mourning the loss of a mother figure, Elizabeth Blake, a smart but socially introverted seventeen year old girl from Ann Arbor Michigan, thinks she's enrolling in an international school in the south of France to finish her final year of high school. Instead, she falls in love; finds out that she is a witch from an ancient family –– who weren’t thought to exist anymore; and discovers that her life is in danger, as the Elders believe that she is the heir to a legend they fear above all else.
Wicka, the debut novel by Christy Deveaux, has been compared to other fantasy paranormal tales such as Twilight, written by Stephanie Meyer and Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling. Young adults and grown ups alike are sure to love this adventure filled magical romance.
I truly enjoyed Wicka, a paranormal fantasy with love, jealousy, betrayal, and of course, magic. Young adult-friendly, the book contains its own mythos that really added to the interest in the story for me. It has a truly original take on witch lore, with its own quirks and novelties, that enrich the existing idea of witchcraft. The interpersonal story here is also compelling, and it’s perfect for teens. All in all, fantastic. ~ Sam G.
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Janet Tavakoli's Wall Street memoir of decisions that reshaped financiers' lives, drove some to suicide, and changed the landscape of global finance.
What would you be willing to do for money and power?
In New York, the Federal Reserve Bank hides damaging information about too-big-to-fail banks from the public eye. A prominent bank CEO seems on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
In Washington D.C., a former Wall Street regulator checks into a hotel using the name of a hedge fund manager for an illicit meeting with a prostitute. In a D.C. suburb, the CFO of a beleaguered mortgage giant chooses a drastic personal end to “relentless pressure”.
In a picturesque suburb of Zug, Switzerland, the CFO of a major insurance company decides to end his life. In London, a financier kills himself in a way he once said he never would.
In her new memoir, Janet Tavakoli shines a bright light on the money-driven culture of Wall Street and Washington, and the life and death consequences of our decisions that put profit above all.
Approximately 16,000 words of text (not including front and back matter and references. 105 total pages)
Praise for Decisions
"Tavakoli takes us on a scenic tour of the recent lowlights of Wall Street and Washington...demystified and rendered tragically human. It's a compelling tale.”
Jake Bernstein, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting
"Merrill Debauchery Only Begins This Woman's Tale... 'Neither Bill nor I believed Calvi committed suicide,' Tavakoli writes. 'Bill joked that he'd never hang himself. It was too gruesome.'"
Bloomberg News
"Janet Tavakoli is a born storyteller with an incredible tale to tell. She takes us on a br /isk journey from the depravity of 1980s Wall Street to the systemic recklessness that crushed the global economy.”
Nomi Prins, author of All the Presidents' Bankers
“An authority on credit derivatives, has written a reflective memoir about life in the world of finance. Tavakoli is not a woman who employs words carelessly, and when she says fraud she means ... fraud.”
All About Alpha
Praise for Janet M. Tavakoli
“She knows her stuff, has strong opinions, and turns a colourful quote.”
Financial Times
“Janet Tavakoli knows more about the inside of the financial world than nearly anyone else!”
Jim Rogers, Author of Street Smarts - Adventures on the Road and in the Markets
“Intelligent analyst whose command of the arcane world...mixed with a br /utally honest analytical framework makes it a pleasure to read her work.”
Asia Times Online
FINALIST: 2015 IAN Book of the Year, Historical and Romance
"The plot tugs at the heart and gets the heart racing. Reading 'A Subtle Grace' was like riding a Victorian-era wooden roller coaster: a luscious historical setting that provides a tantalizingly dangerous thrill ride." Erin McCole Cupp, author, Don’t You Forget About Me
1896, Philadelphia. In this stand alone sequel to "In Name Only" (2009, FQP), "A Subtle Grace" continues the story of the wealthy and unconventional O’Donovan Family as they approach the dawn of a new century. At 19, Kathleen (oldest daughter) is unmarried with no prospects. Fearing the lonely fate of an old maid, her impatience leads to an infatuation with the first man who shows interest. The suave, handsome son of the local police chief seems a perfect match. But will her impulsive manner prevent her from recognizing her true love? A disturbing turn of events brings a dark shadow that threatens the life-long happiness she desires.
Dr. Luke Peterson (the family’s new physician) also makes quite an impression on Kathleen. His affection for her leads him to startling revelations: about Kathleen, about his practice and, most importantly, about himself.
Will (oldest son) believes God may be calling him to a religious vocation. Eventually, he discovers the hidden circumstances of his humble beginnings compelling him to embark on a pilgrimage to Rome.
(Note: Although "A Subtle Grace" is a sequel, it can be read as a stand alone book, independently of the first book in the series.)
Reviews:
"'A Subtle Grace' is a masterfully written illustration of the difference between lust and love, between rashness and fortitude, between mere existence and truly living." AnnMarie Creedon, author, 'Angela's Song'
“A Subtle Grace is a novel to stir your heart, your emotions, and your soul. I highly recommend it!”
Therese Heckenkamp, award-winning author, Frozen Footprints
“Beyond mere lust there is a healing hope which can bear not only joy, but a wonderful story - ‘A Subtle Grace’ was very engaging and certainly kept me turning the pages.”
A.K. Frailey, author, the Deliverance Trilogy (www.akfrailey.com)
Britain is overrun with zombies. Quaint villages, stately homes and majestic castles echo with the moans of the undead. Staff Sergeant Breht wanders alone through it all. He has a revolver, one bullet and a single burning desire – to hunt down the man who betrayed his trust, butchered his friends and left him for dead.
Haunted by grim memories, Breht tracks him through a hostile wilderness, intent on only one thing: to deliver that last bullet.
But first he must survive the rapacious hunger of the undead.
The book comprises a collection of some 14 science fiction and science fantasy short stories.
In “Task Force to Earth XXX” heli-carrier forces from an Earth dominated by Greater Britain are able to re-enter a parallel Earth for the first time in the 30 years since that alternate reality was subjected to alien invasion. “Trathh – Return to Empire” continues the Trathh story arc as the mighty Trathh returns to his part of the Universe to find the oppressive Empire in the midst of a life and death struggle against an even more malevolent enemy.
“Daughter of the High Lords”, pits the High Lord race and the Brell super power empire against the Coordinator of All Realities as Garthhe an enigmatic entity from an equally enigmatic race seeks to rescue, Raechelle, daughter of the High Lords. In “The Search for Humanity” the far flung human race disappears without explanation from the upper reaches of time. By law the fearsome Xelk in “Human Hunter” should not be plying their trade on Earth. Should they?
In Broolt the Universe’s most formidable star trooper is confronted with an Asgard gutted and somehow transported to the other side of the Universe. While in “Grief Counselors” a new firm has something quite different to offer.
Also in “Reality Check” alternate reality travelers coming home must make sure they are returning to the right reality. In “Past his used by Date” older people who have passed their actuarial expectation of life are reported to authorities by watchful neighbors. In “Search Mission” the survivors of an ancient starship crash are a bit coy about being found. And much more.
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Everybody has the wrong idea about Princesses. Sure, we dress like superstars and rarely have to buy our own drinks, but we're not divas. (Life's too short to throw a tantrum because a barista spelled your name wrong.)
In this entertaining and insightful book, Rosie Blythe offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be a powerful woman in the 21st century. Discover the intriguing secrets of the Princess life:
•How to dress for maximum impact – and why stylists get it wrong
•6 types of toxic people and the surprising strategies you can use to deal with them
•How to make Valentine's Day amazing when you're single
•Budgeting so you can afford the wardrobe of your dreams
•How to use celebrity tricks to create a sexy aura of mystery and avoid answering questions you hate
•Why dependence on your phone is sabotaging your friendships
•How to make your home look stunning and feel inviting (even when it's smaller than your cubicle at work)
•What nobody ever tells you about getting ahead in your career
•How to get what you want while convincing everyone you're adorable
Packed full of smart (and sneaky) tips and clear, practical advice, this is the ultimate guide to living life beautifully... graciously...joyfully.... like a Princess.
An ominous black hood, a murdered judge.
When Sheriff Jeff McQuede finds Durmont’s highly respected judge, Phil Grayson, bludgeoned to death in his study, a black executioner’s hood shoved over his head, he faces his toughest case yet.
The judge has many enemies, including Darin Keefe, sentenced by Grayson and just released from prison. McQuede soon finds out that Keefe's case is linked to a city scandal that may involve Grayson. Seven years ago the judge's best friend, John Harwood, was believed to have taken a bribe from Keefe Construction and to have committed suicide rather than face conviction.
Had Keefe, taking the fall, left prison intent on revenge?
Or is the the judge's murder the result of a robbery gone wrong? Grayson died surrounded by his fabulous Old West outlaw collection, including a death mask, a famous Peacemaker, and other rare artifacts. The intruder could have been after some unknown item of great value.
Is the judge's murder a simple burglary gone wrong or a case of modern-day vigilante justice?
Sink or Swing, a detailed account of balancing life, personal challenges, diets and staying in shape!
Sink or Swing – Working Out When Life Isn't Working Out,from author Chad V. Holtkamp follows up his bestselling debut release Work Out, Pig Out. Sink or Swing is a month-by-month retelling of his fitness and dieting regimens and how they fit in with the everyday life of a busy professional.
As chronicled in his hilarious first book, Work Out, Pig Out – A Year of Losing Fat, Gaining Muscle, and Eating Lots of Ice Cream, Chad V. Holtkamp tried nearly a dozen workout plans throughout 2014. While dealing with a recurring shoulder injury, he got stronger and healthier while stripping off his belly fat, feasting and fasting his way through enormous amounts of food, including his beloved ice cream.
Author Chad V. Holtkamp gives us a refreshing look at fitness and the way that life can interrupt even the most well-laid plans!
Sink or Swing picks up as the calendar turned to 2015. Those successes - and failures - from 2014 led him to stop jumping from program to program. He focused on finding that one perfect workout, that one plan which would finally break him through to the best shape of his life. Armed with iron determination and a handful of kettlebells, he embarked on what he dubbed “40 Days + 10,000 Swings.”
Too bad life kept getting in the way!
As he made his way through the workouts, his dad was facing one of toughest challenges anyone can face - small cell lung cancer. Every quest has its roadblocks, its ups, and downs. Would Chad and his dad have the perseverance to make it through?
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After her father's invention earns her family millions, sixteen-year-old Teisha Cole moves from London to Florida. Uprooted from the place she loves, Teisha now lives in a broken home full of secrets and lies.
Following the death of Teisha's grandmother, her fractured family is replanted in rural England, where a kingpin and his clan are laying in wait. What ensues is a dangerous game that brings their house to its knees, as the family's wealth begins to disappear.
When Teisha's father develops a mysterious illness, Teisha turns detective to unravel the truth. Escaping onto the streets and stumbling into the foster care system may be her only hope of survival.
A small hiking group in the wilderness – with bloody revenge for company
Milly has barely spoken to her sister Judith in years. They hardly exchanged a word at their mother’s funeral. They could not be further apart.
So when Milly gets an invitation to go on a hiking trip, she hopes it will be an opportunity for reconciliation. Inviting her school-friend Harper along with her for support, the small party head off together into the bush.
What awaits Milly is far from just a bracing hike in the wilderness, but an unexpected encounter with the past. The form it takes is revenge. But who is enacting it against Milly, and why?
Intense, gripping, and full of suspense.
Whilst the action in this book comes thick and fast, it is the relationship between the sisters and their mutual friend, Harper, that introduces the true darkness into the story.
If you enjoy nail-biting suspense fiction with great twists, RETRIBUTION RIDGE is for you.
This book is set in the rugged landscape below Perth in South Western Australia, an area the author has explored in depth. You may also enjoy her first thriller, BACKWOODS RIPPER.
"This was a fun, exciting romance that I truly enjoyed! The secondary characters were really good too! Another Great Book by Ms. Holt!" - Sissy's Book Reviews
Red never shies away from a challenge.
Never.
But when Miss Hannah St. John strides into his life demanding--yes, demanding--he help her, he's certain she's more challenge than even he can handle.
Hannah is determined to transport an artifact from France--one that will change everything--even if it means working with a lawless man like Red. Nothing is more important than preserving history.
Nothing.
Not even the touch of a smuggler who inconceivably makes her stomach twist.
When it becomes clear the irritating bluestocking will do anything for this blasted artifact and needs saving from herself, the earl-turned-smuggler steps in.
Carting a cursed stone across the country with a know-it-all woman is not Red's idea of fun, particularly when their journey runs far from smoothly...so why does he find himself enjoying her company just a little too much?
You're the Rogue that I Want is book 1 in the Rogues of Redmere series. It can be read as a standalone story and has a HEA. It includes some steamy content.
It's time to open the shutters, put on your best shirt and leave your habitation - a new Post-Apocalyptic world awaits. On your journey you'll meet the moderately deranged, the vaguely idiotic and those who think Dystopia might just be the biggest break they've had in years. This is the deliciously different post-Pandemic world of 'Basically Frightened', a book that combines thrills, spills and a dash of wit to shake the genre from the doldrums.
Award-Winning Science Fiction
"Beyer opens his series with a punch, establishing his prospective universe while simultaneously delivering sci-fi action. A chase sequence on Earth and an explosive confrontation on Eridani are exhilarating, but dirty politicking of the future proves most engrossing..."
"Nefarious bigwigs, collusion and galactic jumps against a cosmic backdrop; readers should definitely want to come back for more."
- Kirkus Reviews
"I hadn’t read very far into Casimir Bridge, the debut novel from newcomer Darren Beyer, before I realized I’d just found my newest favorite sci-fi author.”
- Book Pleasures Review
A manned, interstellar survey ship has gone missing. A nuclear terror plot is thwarted just outside Washington, D.C. And it’s an election year.
Mandisa “Mandi” Nkosi is a young reporter who, while on a trip to Johannesburg to connect with her roots, is contacted by an anonymous source with evidence that material seized from a nuclear terror plot will point squarely at one of humanity’s most important companies as the supplier. The source also unveils that the “evidence” against the company - Applied Interstellar Corporation (AIC), a science and technology behemoth with more corporate and political foes than can be counted - is a setup, and part of a plot to destroy AIC and gain control of its technological secrets. The deeper Mandi digs, the more of a target she becomes.
What follows is a heart-pounding, unforgettable ride through the hallowed halls of big government, far-flung star systems, and the revelation of a conspiracy that runs so deep, Mandi’s life, and the future of humanity, are put at stake.
Brimming with tantalizing futuristic technology, deep space adventure, and thrilling plot twists, Casimir Bridge is a nuanced, thought-provoking, and deeply human space opera that draws the reader in and never lets go.
What you'll find among the pages of Casimir Bridge:
- A thrilling, fast-paced story that spans two planets, four star systems, and crosses the depths of space.
- Realistic science fiction, true to the technology and science.
- Currently relevant undertones including corporate and political conspiracy, nuclear terror, money in politics.
- Rich characters, personal relationships, love and hate in a deeply believable science fiction setting
Join readers from around the globe in discovering the best new author to hit the science fiction scene.
♫♪Put a song in your heart with 20 all-new Christmas Romances from NY Times, USA Today, and national best-selling authors. Each brand-new title is inspired by a Christmas carol and will lift your spirits and bring on the holiday cheer.♫♪
We Need a Little Christmas by Leanne Banks - Can a handsome cynic become a Christmas believer?
Frosty the Snowman by Mimi Barbour - Stranded in an Alaskan snowstorm, strangers Hali and Terry are forced to rely on each other for survival.
Last Christmas by Joan Reeves - Annabelle gave him her heart, but Rick threw it away. He wants redemption, she wants revenge.
Holly Jolly Christmas by Mona Risk - Pregnant at 18. Adoption would save the baby's future but may cost her the man she loves.
Do You Hear What I Hear? by Patricia Rosemoor - Live-in-lovers Shelley and Jake are now in a cold war of their own over Christmas.
White Christmas by Rebecca York - Was she in a coma, or was she in a Christmas fantasy?
So This is Christmas by Denise Devine - He was her child nemesis, now he's her best friend forever.
Grown Up Christmas List by Donna Fasano - All she wants for Christmas is to feel safe... then she meets her guardian angel.
Blue Christmas by the Sea by Traci Hall - Alone for Christmas, Tamsyn helps mystery writer Evan find his mojo--love is a gift neither can refuse.
Santa Baby by Taylor Lee - Lily's only hope was that this time, he wouldn't be able to find her.
Let It Snow by Stephanie Queen - A stranger and a snow storm on Christmas Eve create the ultimate test for Dane & Shana.
Merry, Did You Know? by Jennifer St. Giles - Can a Christmas Miracle change the future of a woman who doesn't believe in love and a man who can't love again?
O Christmas Tree by Alicia Street - Can Piper convince Cody to let go of his painful past and embrace the hope of Christmas and possibly love?
Sleigh Ride by Katy Walters - Miss Sophia Vale faces poverty. Enter the Earl of Breconbridge, renowned as a rake hell with a conscience.
Deck the Hearts by Rachelle Ayala - Can Holly's jolly Christmas spirit help Grinch Gordon Gills save the town of Christmas Creek?
Silver Bells by Jacquie Biggar - Can a Christmas wish bring two stubborn souls together and give a little girl the gift she wants?
Hark the Herald Angel Falls by Michele Hauf - To earn her halo, angel Merit must convince the person who holds her earthly soul in limbo--her husband--to stop loving her.
Little Drummer Boy by Dani Haviland - How could a mere drummer boy help those stranded in the worst winter storm of the 18th century?
I'll Be Home For Christmas by Nancy Radke - When former a former Navy SEAL plucks a woman from the Mediterranean Sea, he discovers a fighter tougher than he.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Cynthia Cooke - A big city girl reunites with a small town boy--magic. A Santa in need of an elf--Christmas magic.
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have everything they could ever want or need in life, all while others are left with merely the dreams of achieving those same things? Have you ever wondered that if someone else could live the life of their dreams – then why couldn’t you live the life of your dreams?
Do successful individuals have something you don’t? No.
Do successful individuals know something you don’t? Absolutely!
This extraordinary, practical and action-oriented book by Nicholas Dodge is going to show you exactly how to develop the proper mindset all successful individuals have in order to live the life you’ve always wanted to live.
Coming from past experiences with horrible mental and physical health, major financial struggles, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts and tendencies, Nicholas Dodge will explain EXACTLY how he overcame his worst circumstances to live a life worth living, and how you can do the same for yourself.
If you find yourself….
•Battling issues with self-confidence
•Struggling with negative self-talk habits
•Lacking motivation and determination
•Failing to achieve your personal goals
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In his groundbreaking book Mindset Mastery, Nicholas Dodge shares with you his personal journey through developing a mastered mindset and busts the myth that you can’t be successful and free by challenging everything you’ve been told in life.
Unfortunately, people that remain with their flawed mindsets tend to stay that way for the rest of their lives, unless they address their issues and make it a point to assess them to generate success and freedom.
Fortunately, that is exactly what you will do with this remarkable experience. This book will help you:
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•Motivate yourself to reach you goals and maximum potential in life.
•Overcome negative energies that impact everyday thoughts or actions.
•Live an extravagant life filled with success and freedom.
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Why settle for anything short of your greatest desires? What’s keeping you from being successful and free?
Remember your first love and those who disapprove of it?
Shrouded Secrets is a spellbinding poignant saga about the most loved quintessential virgin and daughter of ex-prime minister who defied her family rules and nation's laws by keeping a secret love with a CIA agent under the dark shades of her anti-American parents, intolerable fiancé and a nation that considered her choice traitorous.
When fate brought handsome Eric Gaines in contact with 18-year-old Mumtaz Al-Ghazi, not only was he in dire need of medical help, he was also a fugitive on foreign soil wanted dead or alive. Mumtaz, having witnessed a young couple’s death despite her efforts to help them elope two years ago, vowed to save Eric to redeem herself.
A nurse and an orphanage operator, Mumtaz hides Eric in the least expected place -in plain sight. Nursing Eric back to life and setting him free seemed simple enough until she falls deeply in love with him. When the country goes on lockdown and the reward for his capture grabs the interest of several lethal bounty hunters, this only give way for their explosive chemistry to intensify despite her engagement to the new head of the security services who is hell-bent on finding Eric to validate his position and bring honor back to his Anti-American nation
If you love Homeland, Tyrant and ARGO and the romance in Titanic and The Notebook, you'll love Shrouded Secrets.
Come and experience loyalty, survival and compassion at its very best in this empathy pulling and gut wrenching suspenseful story with deeply drawn characters. This is a taut thriller suspense with heavy romance, drama and action. You won’t know when your pulse doubles and your hand flips the pages!