Publisher: Bu Classics Books
An uncompromising look at the struggle for women’s rights, this novel follows a protagonist determined to forge her own path in a restrictive society. Moving from the traditional South to the burgeoning intellectual circles of New York, it highlights the personal cost of independence. It is a stirring tribute to the pioneers of social change and the enduring power of conviction.
Vanessa loves her job as a chiropractor – except sometimes her work takes an unexpected twist…A Pain in the Neck forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett.Show book
Ghosts . . . I'm the girl with a past that's come back to haunt me. I've spent years trying to move past the trauma that he inflicted on me. There were moments I didn't think I'd live to see the next day. I thought he was dead. I was wrong. So wrong. Enemies . . . The Devil's Regents MC have sworn to protect me at all costs. But they don't know the monster we're facing. Deep down, I fear the four men who hold my heart won't see me the same way when they find out what he did to me. That they'll see me as soiled goods. Sinners . . . I've spent my whole life thinking I was dirty. Broken. Lost. Not good enough. That ends today. With my men at my side we're going to take down the f*cker who hurt me and show him that sinners wear many different faces. And then I'm going to end this once and for all. Contains mature themes.Show book
Hayrettin is a storybook centered on the silent yet profound inner world of a young man with intellectual disability, who is introverted and lonely. It traces the marks of social exclusion and emotional invisibility. Born in a village and raised on the margins of society, the protagonist is neither fully loved nor entirely rejected; he builds his existence within his own silence. The book consists of nine chapters. Each chapter represents a stop on Hayrettin’s inner journey. The early chapters portray his daily life in the village, his relationships with family, and the disconnected ties he struggles to form with society. In these parts, social loneliness becomes visible through childhood memories, holidays, school years, and the incomplete relationships the people around him have with him. Around the middle of the book, with the arrival of an uncle from Germany, a “different possibility” emerges for the first time in Hayrettin’s life. He goes to Germany with his uncle. However, this departure is not a rescue but the beginning of a new form of loneliness. In this new world where he does not know the language, does not understand the rules, and where no one recognizes him, Hayrettin becomes invisible. His silence deepens, and even the inner dialogue he maintained through his notebook gradually ceases. In the final chapters, Hayrettin’s silence turns into a decision, and he slowly withdraws from life. The phrase “ben gitttim” (“I have gone”) becomes the only trace he leaves behind. In the conclusion, the story returns to the village: although Hayrettin’s name is no longer known, the shadow of the stone where he used to sit remains. Hayrettin avoids building a dramatic narrative. It creates an atmosphere through silence, muteness, and being overlooked. This text tells the story not of great events but of small diminishments and untold emotions.Show book
An unlikely savior with large, possessive hands, a voice as deep and rich as dark chocolate, and a tongue as quick and hot as lightning. The second Avel tossed me over his broad shoulder, I knew I could never walk away. He made me feel small, safe, and protected, but only because there was no man as dangerous as him. He offered me protection, but not without consequences. Because once you join the mafia, you can never leave, and once you get pregnant with the boss's baby, you belong to him forever. Contains mature themes.Show book
Three old friends in Ireland. Two months and change running their new hotel. One big holiday season in a strange place. How could a shabby old cottage ever shine like new? Natalie’s move to Ireland was supposed to be uncomplicated. Her priorities were to turn an old estate into a hotel and help her kids integrate into school across the globe. But when surprise visitors change her plans and her feelings for a helpful friend turn into more, she struggles to focus on what really matters. Samantha always longed for children, but when that never happened for her, she chose to pursue her other great love: horses. Now that her whole job revolves around riding, she expects to be happier than ever. Only, dreams are hard to shake, and now her love-life makes it hard to appreciate the joy that’s in reach. Vanessa spent the past few years putting herself back together after losing her husband Jason. Her kids are thriving in Ireland, but she’s finding it difficult to find her place in a new culture. She’s also discovering with her beloved mother-in-law that there’s such a thing as too close. Can these three women find a way to survive the busy holiday season in a new (old) place where everything feels strange? Or will the stress of family demands, disappointed dreams, and unwanted surprises turn shabby into downright depressing?Show book
"Thriller writing at its best." --Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Former Airborne-turned-Homeland Security Agent Axel Strike is a special asset: he is only summoned as a last resort, when a crisis situation offers no other alternative but for an elite, daredevil agent to drop in from the sky. In this book, when a monstrous storm bars rescue by sea, it's up to Homeland Security hero Axel Strike to take a leap of faith and skydive into danger aboard a chemical-weapon-carrying ship headed for Miami. Climb onboard for this high-flying adventure where each gust of wind could mean devastation or deliverance for thousands below. This is the sixth book in an electrifying new action thriller series from the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars. The Axel Strike series delivers a riveting, adrenaline-fueled adventure brimming with surprising twists and exhilarating action that will hold you captive from the first page to the last. The compelling hero at the heart of this saga will keep you turning pages deep into the night. Fans of David Baldacci, Vince Flynn, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love. "Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down." --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Show book
