Shanghai Story: A WWII Drama Trilogy Book One
A WWII saga in the heart of the world's most decadent city in 1936. Enter the Paris of the East, where one man and one woman strive to hold on to their dreams as the Communists rise and the shadow of Japan closes in. His country stood on the verge of a new beginning and the gate of hell. The Kuomintang promises the dawn of democracy, but the Communists threaten civil war while Japan's unbridled ambitions loom. All Clark Yuan wants is to see his fellow countrymen's lives improve. He joins the KMT, hoping to play his part to make China a better place. He vows to Eden, the beautiful Jewish girl he admires from afar, Shanghai would be her forever home. But power and money are at stake. The line of good and evil shifts. To achieve his ends, he must bargain with the devils. How much of his soul would he sacrifice to reach the greater good?
It Began With a Lie (Secrets of Redemption Book 1)
A fresh start. That's what Becca hoped the move from New York to Redemption, Wisconsin would be for her troubled family. A way to get her crumbling marriage back on track, and to bond with her difficult 16-year-old stepdaughter. But instead of a new beginning, Becca is thrust into a mysterious past she barely remembers. A past that includes the complications of interacting with her old teenage crush, Daniel, as well as living in her aunt's old house. A house with a violent past. A house the locals swear is haunted. But there's no such thing as ghosts. Right? So, could there be something even more sinister out to destroy them? And can Becca discover the truth before it's too late?
Battle for the Solomons (Illustrated)
Battle for the Solomons is Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ira Wolfert's dazzling account of the fierce land, sea, and air fighting in the Solomon Islands during 1942. Wolfert was in the thick of it, facing death alongside the troops, and he reproduces events as they happen in real time, making for a tense, suspenseful read. Wolfert risked his life on several occasions for the sake of authenticity, and survived to write this, one of the most remarkable combat memoirs of World War 2.
HAIKU WORLD
''Haiku world'' celebrates nature, relationships, social events and the weather. The haiku invoke the sense of smell, touch, sight, smell and feel in this little book. This book is rich and it is a most have and a most read for those new to the haiku genre.
The Complete Mystery Collection
A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD TO KILL FOR. Celebrated mystery author Michaela Thompson whisks readers away to many an exotic place -- and time -- with the kind of realism that stems from William Faulkner" (NYTimes) in this complete collection: featuring dazzling armchair gems that will delight both classic cozy mystery and international thriller fans. There's psychological terror in India circa 1972, a moonshine-laced hurricane-fueled whodunit set in quaint Eisenhower era Florida, an American journalist sleuth in France, a burgling divorcee in San Francisco, and murderous revelry at Carnival in Venice. The common thread? Every one of these puzzling murder mysteries revolves around an irresistible female sleuth -- each as unique as her own fingerprints. Collection includes, MAGIC MIRROR, A TEMPORARY GHOST, FAULT TREE, VENETIAN MASK, and many more!
Winston Chase and the Alpha Machine (Book 1)
Winston's biggest fear had always been the school bully. Turns out, waking up to being a half-alien freak was worse. Why? Oh, maybe the bruises that glow neon blue. Or the even higher odds of being rejected by his dream girl. Or, best of all, the sudden attention from gun-toting goons in dark suits. Winston's mom thinks some junk left by Winston's long-missing father in a safe deposit box might make things better. Not likely. It's going to take more than alien artifacts and a plastic baggie of clues to stop a mysterious government organization. It might take Winston giving up everything he's ever wanted. And everyone. Armed only with his wits, his snarky best friend, and a few wicked new abilities, Winston has to stay one step ahead of a lunatic and dive into the past. Otherwise, there won't be a future.
Bridge of Lies (Bree-Anne Carver Suspense Blog Book 2)
Accidental death turns into murder for a reporter in a small Idaho town where finding the truth could result in her own downfall... or death. Bree-Anne Carver thought it would be a dream job working for the New York Times. But she finds herself installed at a satellite office in rural Idaho assigned to write a blog on fictional and entertaining interactive murders, playfully writing Murders-of-the-Week. She has two years to get one million subscribers. With not much else to draw on, she starts to look into local crimes by the direction of one of her cyber-stalker fans, Wrong Question. Looking into the accidental death of Cody Blaine starts to lead her in dangerous directions. • His widow collected a two-million-dollar insurance claim. • She is running for the next mayor of the little Idaho town. • Bree-Anne suddenly finds a bloated body floating down the creek.
Into the Impenetrable Fortress: A Historical Western Adventure Book
There is a reason Cord McAllister, a budding aeronautical genius decided to return to Boulder, Colorado. His father, also a scientist, is missing and he needs to find him. However, Boulder has been under siege by a local warlord, who has created an impregnable mountain-top citadel. How will he use his ingenuity to find a way to infiltrate the mountain fortress and rescue his father along the way? Cord must join forces with the local sheriff and his headstrong yet enticing daughter to stop the warlord and destroy the deadly technology he has stolen, presumably from Cord's own father. If their mission fails, there is a weapon of war which could bring destruction to more than just Boulder, Colorado. The future of the entire nation, even the human race, is at stake. Will they successfully face all obstacles that separate them from the ultimate goal, bringing back peace?
The Cavanaugh House (Finger Lakes Mysteries Book 1)
Age-old secrets are locked in this house... And a ghost holds the key. Why did Aunt Helen leave Jesse Graham this deserted house? The convenience to her new job is uncanny, but people's reaction to her living there is unnerving. Questions about her aunt's death lead Jesse to investigate, and she finds it difficult to trust anyone, even her self-absorbed mother. She uncovers a web of deceit that reaches far beyond the occurrences of twenty-eight years ago. Her dearest friend Maggie, aka Sister Angelina, SSJ, is her lifeline to sanity. Joe Riley is irresistible, but secrets obstruct involvement with him until Jesse can solve the mystery surrounding her aunt's death. As the house slowly reveals its secrets, Jesse's life is threatened. Someone doesn't want those secrets unearthed and will stop at nothing, even murder, to keep them hidden. This mystery will keep you guessing. Start guessing now.
Our Little Secret (Jake Hancock Private Investigator Mystery series Book 5)
Hollywood-based private investigator Jake Hancock is retired... again. Until Megan Books, a former client and friend, comes back into his life. Megan hasn't just shown up at Jake's door to shoot the breeze. She's got a gig for Hancock. One really personal to her. Megan needs Hancock to find out what her boyfriend was doing in Hickston, a small town hundreds of miles away from Vegas, the place he said he was for the weekend. Jake heads to the town, but on the way, he comes across a drugged-out-of-her-mind college-age girl walking by the side of the freeway. She's been raped. Where? In the same town Megan's boyfriend visited for the weekend. And the sheriff, according to the girl, didn't seem too concerned about her rape allegation. Hancock has two cases to investigate in Hickston. What he doesn't realize is that one of the investigations could be deadly. But which one?
Six Merry Little Murders: Christmas Cozy Mystery Novellas
Indulge yourself with this collection of delectable cozy mystery novellas from 6 of today's most beloved authors! SIX MERRY LITTLE MURDERS includes brand new stories from Lee Strauss, Karen MacInerney, CeeCee James, Nancy Warren, Molly Fitz, and Addison Moore. Recipes included! Lee Strauss - MURDER BY PLUM PUDDING. There's nothing more fun than a festive holiday dinner party and Ginger Reed, the former Lady Gold, has Hartigan House decorated and the gramophone playing. Dressed in her finest Parisian low-waisted gown, feather-topped tiara, and T-strapped Italian leather shoes, Ginger is ready to host the delectable event. It's a jolly good time, until someone chokes on the pudding. Is it an accident or is it murder? And can Ginger unravel the mystery before the church bells ring and New Year's Day dawns? Karen MacInerney - SLAY BELLS RING. It's Christmastime on Dewberry Farm, and homesteader Lucy Resnick is busy bundling mistletoe bunches and cedar swags for the Buttercup Christmas Market when a neighbor's houseguest keels over right next to her peach orchard. Was it a stray bullet from a hunter that took him out? Or did a guest at the fancy ranch next door decide to scratch somebody off his or her Christmas list? It's up to Lucy to unwrap the mystery... before the holiday killer strikes again....
Mustard's Last Stand: Book One of the Havoc in Hancock series
What makes a screenwriter return to his tiny hometown in Idaho? Career disaster? A brother's call for help? The suicide of his ex-wife? Try all three. After he bails his eco-activist brother Roadkill out of jail, Ed Mustard joins his battle against a fanatic who's building a safari camp on the Mustard homestead. Then Roadkill disappears. Helped by a disgraced security clerk and four determined pregnant women, Ed must find his brother and fight the wannabe big game hunter, his wacky minions and his con artist preacher in a pocket. In Mustard's Last Stand, humor and suspense share the page with ancient lions, zebras and water buffalo, to the occasional tune of an alpenhorn. McIntosh creates memorable characters, with gutsy, funny dialog, a wonderful setting in a fictional but lifelike town in North Idaho to create the first of the Havoc in Hancock humorous mystery series.
To Hell with Johnny Manic
John Manis, aka Johnny Manic--charming, stylish, impulsive, and reckless--is racked with guilt over the secret he doesn't dare tell. Marilyn Dupree, passionate and volatile, has too much money and the wrong husband. Johnny and Marilyn have a chemistry like nitrogen and glycerine, and that makes Detective Lou Eisenfall very uneasy. "Poor Lou," Johnny observes as his mind begins to unravel. "There's a madman running around his town, and who knows what he'll do next?" A twisting tale of deception, murder, and psychological suspense, Johnny Manic is a throwback to the classic crime fiction of Raymond Chandler and Jim Thompson, with overtones of the multilayered Fight Club and Gone Girl.
A Will to Murder (A Molly Wright Cozy Mystery Book 1)
A wealthy family... An expensive heirloom locket... And murder... When Molly Wright, a humble school teacher, agreed to help a stranger recover a very special locket she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Lies and deception become commonplace in her life as she gets deeper into the mystery surrounding the stranger. And then she discovers a murder! What has happened to Molly's quiet village life? Not only that but there is someone following her. Is he planning to murder her too? Mystery + Murder = Trouble. Molly Wright... Accidental Super Sleuth!
Full Contact: A College Reverse Harem Romance
I never had a thing for football players. That is, until I met the three of them. I normally don't like college parties. I only went that night to keep my roommate company. Yet when the sexiest, most muscular man I've ever met started flirting with me? Well, let's just say I didn't go back to my dorm room that night. But the devilish rogue who took me home isn't just another student. He's Danny Armstrong, the star quarterback of the football team. And getting into my pants isn't the only thing on his mind. He and two of his teammates need a physical trainer for the season. Someone to monitor their workouts and help them avoid injury.
And as a kinesiology student, I desperately need the work credits that come with the job.
The Forest and the Farm
Billi has always been different, and how could he not be? A man with one leg was uncommon enough. Then a three-legged Hound, Rabbit, came from the Forest and sat by his wheelchair, and he had to learn to be a Hunter. Paired for life, Hunters and Hounds are vital to their Village for hunting and protection in the Forest. They share a wordless song which allows them to know each other's moods and warn of danger. Rules about the Farm and Forest keep the villagers safe - no living tree can be cut, and any man without a Hound is prey once in the Forest. But an unexpected turn of events leads Billi into new territory. A solitary life evolves as he explores the Forest and finds friends in unlikely places. Now Billi must learn about gifts, chasing, catching and sparkuls as he includes others in his life. Light on magic, but big on heart, Billi's story rings a chord with anyone who's ever felt they don't fit in.
Out of Bounds
Please tell me that this is a nightmare. It was bad enough to be kicked out of college. Now, I have a surprise waiting for me at home. My hot stepbrother. I feel a little crazy for wanting him so bad. But I know that I'm not delusional. Sparks are definitely flying. He told me he feels them too. And then I told him something even crazier. I was attacked by a vampire. I can't believe those words escaped my mouth. But I wasn't lying. He'll have to believe me before he can protect me from that... thing. My life is in danger, and I need him to act now.
Fit for Flight: The Best Tips for Staying Fit & Healthy While On-the-Go
It's easy when you're a frequent flyer to forgo your health. Being pressed for time, managing jet lag and avoiding the temptation of airport fast food has a way of making even the best-laid health and fitness plans disintegrate. Fit for Flight: The Best Kept Secrets for Staying Fit and Healthy While Traveling, by flight attendant Shelby P. Zack and her sister, personal trainer Casey P. Zack, is here to keep globetrotters in the kind of shape that will allow them to travel the distance. Packed with meal tips (including tips for on-the-go-snacks and even how to manage eating out in a new city), specific workouts for both at home and in the gym and recommendations for everything from packing and self-care to saving money and first aid, this guide is for any travel enthusiast who wants to see the world without sacrificing their health.
Candy Savant
In 2234 men are extinct, having been deemed unnecessary. This is the story of Candice Harlow, a brilliant young scientist arranged by Arkite's supreme ruler, Elise Jackson, to lead the Savant project. A.I. is forbidden to experiment with human genes, so it enlists researchers -- Savants. Savants work to create a human being from scratch to serve as a blueprint for immortality. Candice likes her newfound wealth and status, but she's not sure she likes Elise. Elise is unhinged. She's manic, has a furious temper, and seems to care more for Candy's dollface than her scientific aptitude. By day, Candy flies her bike to HQ laboratory. By night, she's whisked off to fancy restaurants and nightclubs. The project's genesis is not unlike Frankenstein's creature. Though not hideous, the creation is shunned by the all-female society. Candy shelters and cares for the creation, but not before she's unfairly betrayed and accused of the worst possible crime.
Miracle on Chance Avenue (Love on Chance Avenue Book 2)
Rory Douglas rarely returns to his home town of Marietta, choosing instead to unleash his demons competing on the American Extreme Bull Riding Tour. But after a particularly bruising season, Rory visits Marietta with the idea of buying an investment property and planning for a future he never imagined or wanted. After ten years as a flight attendant, Sadie Mann has turned in her wings to focus on her shabby chic business and becoming a single mom. Adjusting to her new life is proving harder than she expected and the last thing she needs is unrequited love, Rory Douglas, home for the holidays. Everyone knows he avoids Marietta, Christmas, and settling down, so why is he back now? Rory and Sadie have never had a chance, but maybe this Christmas will bring the miracle they're looking for.