Verlag: And Other Stories
Inland is a compact story or group of stories, each nested within another, nonetheless opening onto a seemingly endless fractal geography, where the interior of Australia, the Midwestern prairie, and the Hungarian Alfold merge, imitate, and enfold one another in the mind of a man sitting alone in a room full of books.
Raven Black's wedding is on a collision course with disaster. A bonus novella in the USA Today bestselling Crossbreed series! Keystone's planning an unforgettable wedding, but there's only one problem: the groom is missing. To top that off, the father of the bride is out of town, leaving Raven to wonder if destiny has screwed her over once again. Despite the setbacks, she's full steam ahead—even if that means showing up at the altar alone. Hilarious antics ensue as listeners catch up with their favorite characters. A high-octane chase, a tattoo gone wrong, and a stunning surprise. Will Christian pledge his eternal love, or has the twice-burned Vampire gotten cold feet? The series ending you've been waiting for.Zum Buch
In "A Tale of Two Cities," Charles Dickens masterfully weaves a narrative set against the turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution. The lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned English lawyer, become intertwining fates of love and sacrifice. As revolutionary fervor grips Paris, the calm of London contrasts sharply. Themes of redemption, loyalty, and transformation shine as both men navigate a world in chaos, making ultimate sacrifices for love and justice.Zum Buch
The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses by Robert Louis Stevenson is a thrilling historical adventure set during the Wars of the Roses in 15th-century England. The story follows young Richard (Dick) Shelton, a loyal squire seeking justice for his father’s murder and the truth behind a web of treachery. After discovering his guardian is a ruthless outlaw, Dick joins the secret archer brotherhood known as the Black Arrow, who fight for justice in the lawless Weald. With courage and honor, he battles villains, rescues the noble Joanna Sedley, and rises to leadership. Blending swashbuckling action, medieval intrigue, and themes of loyalty and chivalry, The Black Arrow is a gripping tale of coming-of-age amidst civil war and moral conflict.Zum Buch
INTRIGUE. TENSION. LOVE AFFAIRS: In The Historical Romance series, a set of stand-alone novels, Vivian Stuart builds her compelling narratives around the dramatic lives of sea captains, nurses, surgeons, and members of the aristocracy. Stuart takes us back to the societies of the 20th century, drawing on her own experience of places across Australia, India, East Asia, and the Middle East. Young Doctor Mason was dedicated, sympathetic, and a very good doctor. When Kate Cluny came to assist him in his practice she knew she was going to enjoy her work, even though, in off-duty moments, Joe Mason was cool and distant to her. And then one day Barbie Ryker walked into the surgery and asked to see Joe Mason again ... Barbie Ryker who was beautiful and clever, and who had broken Joe's heart once before. Kate didn't know just how Barbie was going to win Joe back again, but she knew the lovely, scheming woman was going to try ...Zum Buch
Kali Parks is a shadow in the war between two factions that are fighting to gain control of Chicago. Born and raised on the streets, she stands as a silent sentinel at her brother’s side as he battles to gain control. She will do whatever it takes to bring peace to those she has pledged her life to protect, including fighting against the creatures that came to their world almost six years before. Razor, a councilman for the Alliance, has been sent to oversee the remaining Trivator troops on Earth and make sure the transition for the induction of Earth into the Alliance goes smoothly. He is the one the Alliance calls when they have a situation that needs to be resolved once and for all. His reputation for dealing with difficult rebels is renowned. He asks no questions and takes no prisoners. His job is to eliminate all threats to the Alliance. He finds himself torn between duty and something he is unfamiliar with, his heart. When a shadow warrior saves his life and disappears, he discovers his world is no longer as cut and dry as he thought. The more he learns, the more he discovers he is not immune to the warrior’s passionate desire to fight to protect her people. Forced by duty to settle the conflict, he must decide between the Alliance and his own desire to claim the unwilling warrior. When the conflict escalates, he does the only thing he can; he makes a pact with one of the factions in exchange for a prize that will surely cause a battle of a different kind – the one for his traitorous heart. Will he be able to claim her before she escapes from him again? Or worse, will she sacrifice her life to protect those she loves before he can?Zum Buch
She vowed never to love again. His time in the Marines cost him more than he had expected. Can a seaside town, undeniable chemistry, and a leap of faith give them a second chance? Widowed matchmaker Melinda Phillips helps others find lasting love in her charming New England seaside town. Creating happy endings for her clients gives her purpose—and keeps her own lonely heart safely guarded. After losing her husband, she vowed never to risk her heart again. But when she literally falls into the arms of a handsome Marine at a client’s wedding, sparks fly and her carefully ordered world begins to shift. Marine Veteran Adam Bell has always lived by honor, duty, and sacrifice. But his military service left scars—both visible and unseen—and the painful end of a past relationship convinced him that love isn’t meant for him. Still, an unexpected encounter with the warm, compassionate matchmaker makes him wonder whether he gave up on love too soon. Determined to move forward, Adam hires Melinda to help him find the perfect woman. But as their slow-burn friendship deepens in this heartfelt small-town military romance, Melinda realizes the woman she’s been searching for on his behalf might be herself—and she’s rarely wrong about matters of the heart. Still, fear holds her back, so she keeps searching for someone else to give him the happiness she believes he deserves. As past wounds resurface and fears threaten to pull them apart, Melinda and Adam must decide if they’re brave enough to trust again. In this emotional New England seaside romance, two guarded hearts discover that love may be the greatest leap of faith of all.Zum Buch
