Editorial: BookRix
This book is about a boy named James who does not know how to talk and when he moved down to london he ends up in a new school and when he was a baby his parents end up in a car crash so now he lives in a refugee council house with other kids but he gets let out and he gets to go to norway to visit his nan.
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions, though not quickly enough to prevent a swirl of gritty dust from entering along with him. The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats. At one end of it a coloured poster, too large for indoor display, had been tacked to the wall. It depicted simply an enormous face, more than a metre wide: the face of a man of about forty-five, with a heavy black moustache and ruggedly handsome features. Winston made for the stairs. It was no use trying the lift. Even at the best of times it was seldom working, and at present the electric current was cut off during daylight hours. It was part of the economy drive in preparation for Hate Week. The flat was seven flights up, and Winston, who was thirty-nine and had a varicose ulcer above his right ankle, went slowly, resting several times on the way. On each landing, opposite the lift-shaft, the poster with the enormous face gazed from the wall. It was one of those pictures which are so contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, the caption beneath it ran.Ver libro
It's the world's oldest story: A girl, her fireman, and her other fireman. When Lea heads off to Atlanta for a job interview, all she's thinking about is the work. Well, and Sean, her best friend's brother. Sean, the tall, muscular firefighter. With the gentle Southern drawl and the wicked smile. Whose couch she's going to be sleeping on. Well, actually, whose couch she hopes very much she won't be sleeping on. But it turns out that Andy, Sean's roommate, is another, equally hot Southern firefighter, and so when a visitor — or perhaps two — joins Lea on that couch, it sparks a series of events that none of them could possibly have foreseen. But that none of them regrets. Not even a little bit. This collection contains all seven installments in The Visitor Saga —plus the wild sequel!The VisitorThe Visitor Comes HomeThe Visitor Comes AgainThe Visitor Goes to WorkThe Visitor EntertainsThe Visitor Takes a TripThe Visitor Has CompanyBonus — The Visitor's Wedding: GoddessPreview (from "The Visitor"): When she walked back up the stairs to the apartment a couple of hours later, she had in one hand an enormous bag full of barbecue chicken from the same joint she’d had lunch at, with orders of fried okra and corn bread. In the other hand, she swung a bottle of Maker’s Mark, with which she knocked on the door. Just like the day before, a muffled voice called out, “C’me in! It’s unlocked.” “Can’t!” she called back. “Hands full!” “Hold on,” said a slightly closer voice, and the door swung open, revealing Sean, who was still wearing nothing but low-slung pajama bottoms. Andy was sitting at the kitchen table, identically dressed. “Haven’t you guys even gotten dressed all day?” Lea laughed and gave Sean a sound kiss on the lips. He looked astonished, but Andy scowled. “None of that!” burbled Lea, dancing into the kitchen and giving him an equally sound smooch. That seemed to cheer him up. “Tonight, we’re celebrating!” She held up the barbecue and the bourbon. They were happy to go along with this plan, and were soon all stuffed and pleasantly buzzed. Between the warmth, the Southern humidity, the food, and the alcohol, Lea was getting sweaty, but she couldn’t have cared less. She was hoping to get a whole lot sweatier. Now which of you was my mystery man last night, she found herself wondering as she took off her jacket and tossed it in the general direction of the pullout. And am I going to get him to f—k me again, or am I going to try out the other one. Or… She looked back at the two men, whiskey-wild thoughts bouncing through her head. They were both staring at her. At her chest. Both licking their lips.<Ver libro
Can love flourish amid expectations, dishonesty, and duty? Naomi Hendrix is seeking a fresh start in the small rural town of Oak Mountain, Maryland. As the town's new veterinarian, she is rebuilding her life after a painful divorce and betrayal by her former neighbors. However, her mentor, Walter, warns her about the Beckett family, sowing fear they could destroy her growing business. Logan Beckett, a single dad, is eager to break free from his father's shadow, and is determined to pave his own way. Juggling to balance managing his family's rescue operation and raising his eleven-year-old daughter, romance is the last thing on his mind. When Logan crosses paths with Naomi, sparks ignite, but Walter's poisoned words marred their connection. While assisting with a rescue during a violent storm, Naomi finds herself stranded at Hawkins Ridge. Her time with the Becketts, she experiences the family's genuine compassion and uncovers the truth behind Walter's dislike. Can Naomi and Logan discover true love and conquer even the most sinister betrayal? In a setting where family ties, loyalty and animal rescue intersect, you're invited to visit Hawkins Ridge Sanctuary.Ver libro
This recording has been digitally produced by Molly Black, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. FBI BAU Special Agent Ruby Hunter remains haunted by “The 13 Killer,” the serial killer who took everything from her—including her partner—before she put him away for good. Yet somehow, though behind bars, new bodies are showing up with his trademark 13 signature. Is he behind it? “Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IF I RETURN is book #5 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. Victims of a new killer are being found with a mysterious signature left at the crime scene: a single King from a deck of cards left on their chests. Why? Ruby senses the puppetry of the 13 killer, but the connection remains elusive. Until, in a twist she did not anticipate, all becomes shockingly clear. But will it be too late? A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the RUBY HUNTER mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series will soon be available.Ver libro
Brance Brenneman is used to harsh conditions -- the eldest son of a stern Amish preacher, Brance was bit by a werecat as a young boy, and managed to keep his secret from his family until he was old enough to leave them and their religion behind. Years later, when the nation is divided by the American Civil War, Brance finds himself enlisted in the Union army. By sheer chance, he meets Caleb Chilson, a Confederate soldier who bears his same shapeshifting burden. Together they leave the war behind to forge a new life in the wilderness of Pennsylvania. But trappers near their camp are hunting bobcats, and they don't much care if Brance and Caleb are only in the fur part of the time. Brance finds his peaceful existence shattered, and he has to fight to defend the life -- and the bobcat, the man -- he's come to love.Ver libro
Step into the shadows with The Red Room by H. G. Wells—a chilling tale that proves fear does not need a face to be real. In this haunting short story, a confident skeptic sets out to spend the night in a notoriously haunted chamber within an ancient castle. Armed with reason and a refusal to believe in the supernatural, he is certain that no ghost could ever shake his resolve. But as the darkness deepens and the silence grows heavier, something far more unsettling begins to stir—not in the room itself, but within the fragile corners of the human mind. This immersive audiobook brings Wells’ psychological horror to life, drawing you into a suffocating atmosphere where flickering candlelight, creeping shadows, and the unseen presence of dread become impossible to ignore. With every passing moment, tension mounts, and the line between imagination and reality begins to blur. The Red Room is not merely a ghost story—it is a masterful exploration of fear itself. Perfect for listeners who appreciate classic horror with a psychological edge, this timeless tale will linger long after the final word is spoken. Turn down the lights… and listen, if you dare.Ver libro
