Author : Paul Greenberg
Publisher : Putnam Adult
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,58 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Greenberg's debut novel is a sometimes surreal, often poignant rollercoaster ride through the center of the male-female puzzle as his American main character ponders: "Is Katya sexy or just Soviet?"
Author : Jonathan L. Howard
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 21,5 MB
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1908844140
The distant and unloved colony world of Russalka has no land, only the raging sea. No clear skies, only the endless storm clouds. Beneath the waves, the people live in pressurised environments and take what they need from the boundless ocean. It is a hard life, but it is theirs and they fought a war against Earth to protect it. But wars leave wounds that never quite heal, and secrets that never quite lie silent. Katya Kuriakova doesn't care much about ancient history like that, though. She is making her first submarine voyage as crew; the first nice, simple journey of what she expects to be a nice, simple career. There is nothing nice and simple about the deep black waters of Russalka, however; soon she will encounter pirates and war criminals, see death and tragedy at first hand, and realise that her world's future lies on the narrowest of knife edges. For in the crushing depths lies a sleeping monster, an abomination of unknown origin, and when it wakes, it will seek out and kill every single person on the planet.
Author : Jonathan L. Howard
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 22,21 MB
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1908844205
The battle lines have been drawn. The people of Russalka turn upon one another in a ruthless and unwavering civil war even while their world sickens and the deep black ocean is stained red with their blood. As the young civilisation weakens, its vitality fuelling the opposing militaries at the cost of all else, the war drums beat louder and louder. Katya Kuriakova knows it cannot last. Both sides are exhausted – it can only be a matter of days or weeks before they finally call a truce and negotiate. But the days and weeks pass, the death toll mounts, and still the enemy will not talk. Then a figure from the tainted past returns to make her an offer she cannot lightly refuse – a plan to stop the war. But to do it she will have to turn her back on everything she has believed in, everything she has ever fought for, to make sacrifices greater even than laying down her own life. To save Russalka, she must become its greatest enemy.
Author : Dennis Higgins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 11,18 MB
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1611606543
Beautiful Cathy Callahan found love at the most unexpected time and place...1906 in San Francisco. It was during the most destructive earthquakes in US history. The trouble is she fell in love a hundred and ten years before she was born. Could her best friend Dawn, keep her from staying in the past? Meet the most powerful time traveler of them all, a lovable Golden Retriever named Hickory Dickory Doc. Discover his unique and surprising origin. Follow the adventures of the Time Pilgrims as they travel to many fascinating times of the past. Go with Katya and Cyrus to England where they investigate the appearance of the Titanic in the Southampton docks, meet the Beatles and experience the London Blitz firsthand. Chase a mysterious man across time with Lesley and Seth as they experience three romantic world's fairs in Chicago—1893, 1933 and 2033. During one, Lesley runs into her teenaged self.
Author : Robert Westbrook
Publisher : Speaking Volumes
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 26,55 MB
Release :
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1645404102
On a cold November night, Howard Moon Deer is walking home through the woods when he is accosted by a ghost from his past: Nick Stanton, his long-ago roommate at college, who makes a seemingly simple request for Howie to take a message to his sister, Grace. But Nick is an eco-terrorist who is on the run from the FBI and his beautiful sister Grace, now a bestselling author, was Howie’s first love when he was nineteen. Their father is U.S. Senator Harlan Stanton and when murder intrudes at the family’s secluded New Mexico ranch, Howie finds himself the prime suspect in a baffling series of deaths. Fifty years ago, the property where the Stanton Ranch now stands was an Indian boarding school where a sensational murder occurred, and it looks as though the horror of this old crime has returned to haunt the present. With Howie in jail, it is up to Jack Wilder to clear his name and discover the real killer before violence strikes again. HUNGRY GHOST is a deadly family drama of passions, murder, money, and lies. "Fans of Hillerman will love this unique and quirky detective duo." —Leslie Glass, bestselling author of Tracking Time "Westbrook...possesses a masterful sense of narration."—The Washington Post Book World "A racy and readable writer."—The New York Times Book Review
Author : Annie Claydon
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 37,19 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1460319222
Tempting her out of her shell… With her iridescent green eyes and shy smile, Katya is the first woman to capture vet Luke Kennedy's interest since his divorce. He can see that, just like the wounded animals he treats, Katya needs tender loving care to bring her out of her shell…. Katya loved her job as a nurse, but after an assault she lost her confidence and has hidden herself away in the idyllic country village of Knighton. She won't let anyone close—but gorgeous, gentle Luke is breaking down all her barriers….
Author : Laurie Campbell
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 805 pages
File Size : 43,32 MB
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1466987057
In 1860 Prussia, Otto is busy raising his daughter and worrying about his wife, who is under the control of drugs. The common drugs in 1860 were opium and alcohol, along with new discoveries such as cocaine and morphium, and the tinctures and potions of the people. Ottos doctor sets out a way Otto can get Hildegard off the drugs, but before Otto can do anything, some awful things happen. Young girls are attacked on his estate, someone is stealing, and a man is murdered in bed. Who is doing the crimes? And why?
Author : Marianna Csoti
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 37,83 MB
Release : 2001-11-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 184642173X
Challenging prejudice, stereotyping and judgemental behaviour, this book consists of forty discussion stories which reflect society and the problems young people face today. Aimed at promoting discussion and awareness, the author challenges young people to consider events and the part they themselves play in life, thus producing more responsible and independently thinking young adults. In particular, children with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism often have difficulty in coming to grips with social situations, so that the stories in this volume should be especially useful for those working with such children. The stories are primarily intended for group work (although can be used on a one to one basis) and, since young people take more notice of what their peers have to say than adults, it provides an excellent forum for a multitude of opinions to be aired. No previous experience or knowledge of the topics is necessary and the book contains comprehensive guidance for professionals and parents. It is ideal for use in therapy sessions, schools, youth groups, and by parents.
Author : Terence Strong
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1847393829
He is a sergeant-major in the SAS. His task is to snatch a defecting Russian 'Star Wars' scientist from Stockholm. She is the she-wolf. Leader of a crack Spetsnaz pack. Her task is to get the scientist back. Dead or alive. Their paths have crossed before. Now the score has to be settled. In between is the scientist, ruthlessly manipulated by both sides, torn between loyalty to his country and the love of a woman. That Last Mountain is a story of sweeping passion and betrayal, of endurance and breathtaking action in the Scandinavian mountains - the toughest terrain on earth.
Author : Emma Baird
Publisher : Pink Glitter Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 18,62 MB
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
An absent boyfriend and a charmer close by—who would you choose? “We booked every room in this hotel,” he said, and the anticipation-already at fever pitch-heightened. If she held a hand out now, her fingers would shake. He took her hand, his own warm, solid and enveloping. "We'll sneak up there. Before anyone notices. I'll order room service. The follow-up to Highland Fling, Highland Heart is the story of Katya and Dexter—lovers who met at a magical village in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, but who begin to drift apart. She wants him; he wants her but there are thousands of miles between them. Meanwhile, there’s a new dude in town. Zac is fun, flirtatious and determined to seduce Katya. The trouble is, can she resist? Especially as Dexter seems to be throwing himself into his work as marketing manager for a big reality TV star and her brand-new make-up company on a mission to take over the world. And what about his relationship with Caitlin, the reality TV star he works for? Is it one hundred percent professional or are those photos that keep popping up in her Instagram feed as innocent as he professes? Village shenanigans, an eccentric cast of lovable characters and a catch up with Gaby and Jack of Highland Fling fame, Highland Heart explores what happens once the initial spark wears off. Reviews of Highland Fling from Amazon.co.uk: “It's a great mix of funny moments and that ‘does he like me’ awkwardness. This book is full of witty dialogue, quirky characters you just know you'd recognise if you met them, and scenery that comes to life, making you want to hop in your car and go there.” “Took only 4 nights to devour this book, and I loved every page. The story and characters were very credible, in that the lead man is somebody I wouldn’t mind the “love guru” setting me up with. A great funny romantic read, ideal for holidays or a rainy day in.” Reviews of Highland Fling from goodreads.com “A hilarious book full of quirky characters and deliciously super awkward moments. Gaby was easy to relate to and her love interest definitely swoon-worthy :) Made me want to visit Scotland.” Visit the author’s website for all things Scottish, romcom, women’s fiction and more: https://emmabaird.com
