Author: J. L. Ostle
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537470771
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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This book does end with a cliffhanger and part two will be released December 2016 Warning: this book contains disturbing situations, strong language and sexual scenes, recommended for ages over 18. I have a potty mouth. People see me as the girl who sleeps around. I am known as his girl. But things aren't always as they seem. I hide behind a charade that I created to keep people at arms length, even to the ones close to me. No one knows who I really am, not even my best friend Jonny Stone, the guy that saved me years ago. We both have messed up pasts on which we are not willing to share. He says I'm his light in his darkness, but I feel he's pulling me more into the shadows. We play games, we like to push each other to our limits but what if our limits are lines that should not be crossed? Am I willing to face my past? To finally give the man who owns me all of me? Will the girl I created be strong enough for what's to come?
Author: J. L. Ostle
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540744678
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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Warning: this book contains disturbing situations, strong language and sexual scenes with f/f. No guarantee for a happy ending. Recommended for ages over 18. I'm Jonathan Stone and this is my story. I have a black heart. That's what I hear people say about me, anyway. Women know my reputation. I'm a cruel, angry man, but yet, they still line up to get a taste of what I'm willing to give. Which is a good, hard screw. I f**k, I dominate, I take control. I do anything that will keep my thoughts away from what I lost. Until I met her. My light. The one person I finally let in, is the very person I pushed away and betrayed. Now I have a second chance to prove to her how much I need her, to reveal my inner demons. She may be a stubborn pain in my ass but I wouldn't want it any other way. I start to break down her walls when our pasts finally catch up with us both. Pasts that really don't like my interest in Raven. Someone who has unfinished business to settle. Will I get my light back or will I be always in the darkness? "Not everyone is supposed to get their happily ever after, Jonny." "But you are Raven, you are meant for a happy ending."
Author: Joanna Burger
Publisher: Villard
ISBN: 158836027X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 273
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“Birds are my passion,” says Joanna Burger, “but parrots are my weakness.” Fifteen years ago, when se adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-six year old parrot named Tiko, she entered on of the most complex relationships of her life. Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr. Burger’s home, Tiko gradually warmed as she carefully persuaded him of her good intentions. Eventually he courted her, building nests inside household furniture during mating season and trying to coax her into them. He nursed her vigilantly through a bout with Lyme disease, regularly preening each strand of hair on the pillow as she slept. For a while he even fought her husband for her attentions, but eventually theirs became a relationship of deep mutual trust. The Parrot Who Owns Me is also the story of the science of birds, and of parrots in particular (America’s third most commonly owned pet, after cats and dogs). Woven into the narrative are insights and fascinating revelations from Joanna Burger’s work — not only about parrots, but about what it means to be human. By turns delightful, hilarious, touching, and enlightening, The Parrot Who Owns Me introduces us to an unforgettable bird and his human companion, whose friendships tells us much about ourselves.
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Publisher: J. A. Cummings
ISBN: 0984474706
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Author: Brian Selfon
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374718113
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
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“Electric, surprising, and tightly plotted . . . A compelling writer to watch.” —Adrienne Westenfeld, Esquire “A gripping, big-hearted thriller . . . whip-smart and surprisingly funny.” —Harlan Coben The Nightworkers is an electrifying debut crime novel from Brian Selfon about a Brooklyn family of money launderers thrown into chaos when a runner ends up dead and a bag of dirty money goes missing. Shecky Keenan’s family is under fire—or at least it feels that way. Bank accounts have closed unexpectedly, a strange car has been parked near the house at odd hours, and Emil Scott, an enigmatic artist and the family’s new runner, is missing—along with the $250,000 of dirty money he was carrying. Shecky lives in old Brooklyn with his niece Kerasha and nephew Henry, and while his deepest desire is to keep his little makeshift family safe, that doesn’t stop him from taking advantage of their talents. Shecky moves money for an array of unsavory clients, and Henry, volatile and violent but tenderhearted, is his bagman. Kerasha, the famed former child-thief of Bushwick, is still learning the family trade, but her quick mind and quicker fingers are already being put to use. They love one another, but trust is thin when secrets are the family trade. And someone will be coming for that missing money—soon. Inspired by a career that has included corruption cases and wiretaps as an investigative analyst for New York law enforcement, Brian Selfon unspools a tale of crime and consequence through shifting perspectives across the streets, alleys, bodegas, and art studios of Brooklyn. The Nightworkers is an evocative blend of genres: a literary crime thriller with a mystery at the center of its big beating heart: What really happened to Emil Scott, and what can the future possibly hold for a family when crime is what keeps them together?
Author: Thomas Wallace Knox
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
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Thomas Wallace Knox's 'Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field: Southern Adventure in Time of War' provides readers with a riveting account of his adventures in the Southern states during the American Civil War. Written in a vivid and engaging style, the book offers a first-hand perspective on the significant events and people of the time, immersing readers in the tumultuous atmosphere of the war-torn South. Knox's intricate details and descriptive narrative transport readers back to a crucial period in American history, capturing the essence of the era with precision and insight. His storytelling prowess shines through in every chapter, making this book a valuable addition to Civil War literature. Thomas Wallace Knox's personal experiences as a journalist and war correspondent undoubtedly influenced his decision to write this book. His unique perspective and adventurous spirit enabled him to witness historical events firsthand, giving him the authority to provide an authentic and compelling narrative. Through 'Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field,' Knox offers readers a rare glimpse into the heart of the Civil War, shedding light on the human experiences and struggles that defined the era. I recommend this book to anyone interested in American history, particularly the Civil War period. Knox's captivating storytelling and in-depth knowledge make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Author: T.L. Smith
Publisher: T.L Smith
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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His lips told me he knew me. His hands touched like we were old lovers. His eyes held secrets of a past I'd never known. I was lost, you see. Lost as the flowers that grew in the meadow. The devil told me he knew me. But lies had a way of unraveling, even if we didn't want them to. The devil had a trick, for his love was full of acid. Acid that burned at every touch, every linger, and I let it scorch me to my core. A devil made you sin. And my devil was the worst. But now that devil wanted my last kiss, and it wasn't one I was willing to give. He could take the acid and leave the burn behind. I was keeping my heart even if I died trying.
Author: Karen Swan
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529084490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
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An epic first love. A second chance . . . 'One of our most prolific and talented writers’ – Santa Montefiore Young Flora MacQueen has always dreamt of more than life on the small Scottish island of St Kilda. So, when she catches the eye of visiting adventurer and wealthy businessman James Callaghan, her future seems brighter. Winter seas separate the lovers but the island’s evacuation the following summer promises to reunite them – until tragedy strikes. Heartbroken and needing to support her family on the mainland, a chance meeting offers hope. Soon Flora is the toast of glamorous Paris; fame and fortune are hers for the taking. But at a high price. When a scandal erupts back home, she is implicated, along with her friends, Effie and Mhairi. But then a deception comes to light that will change everything . . . The Lost Lover is Book Three in Karen Swan's bestselling Wild Isle series, following The Last Summer and The Stolen Hours.
Author: Yahrah St. John
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 036975025X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
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After their no-strings fling in paradise, Lyric and Devon never thought they’d see each other again. Until they did. Now they have very different ideas about what the future holds… Sometimes you just have to take the leap… What happens in Aruba, stays in Aruba… That’s what former ballerina Lyric Taylor keeps telling herself, at least. After all, now that the curtain has closed on her ballet career, and with the search for her biological parents stalling, she could use a little distraction. So when a lodging mix-up leads to an unexpected fling in paradise with her sexy bunkmate, Devon, Lyric takes the plunge. Seven days of sun, sand and plenty of sizzle—and when it’s time to go home, their no-strings sitch will come to an end… Right? Single dad Devon Masters spent the last eight years shielding his daughter, Kianna, from life’s disappointments—and he’s gotten pretty good at cutting pain off at the pass. But nothing can prepare him for this latest bombshell: discovering Lyric Taylor is Kianna’s new dance teacher. What happened in Aruba seems to have followed them home, but they’ll have to keep it under wraps for as long as they can. Soon, however, new feelings take hold and old wounds resurface. Will they finally find the rhythm they need to redefine what belonging truly means?
Author: Rob Pierce
Publisher: All Due Respect, an imprint of Down & Out Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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Vern is a dangerous man—he makes illegal exchanges safe. Until someone tries to rip off a drug deal he’s working and he gets blamed. Now both gangs involved are after him, including the one he works for. And he’s going to clear his name, no matter who he has to kill in the process. Praise for VERN IN THE HEAT: “Rob Pierce is one of the more imaginative literary voices in our new emerging era of noir.” —James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor “Rob Pierce is urban noir’s high priest from the mean streets.” —Joe Clifford, author of Lamentation and December Boys “Rob Pierce is a new talent that cuts deep into the underbelly of society and rips the guts and heart out of his protagonist.” —Lou Boxer, Noircon
