Verlag: The Rubriqs Press Limited
When customer complaints on Christmas Eve about tenfold inflated bank balances herald not early gifts, nor a botched system upgrade, but the most sophisticated cyber attack in history, new National Bank CEO Rob Tanner finds himself in the eye of a ‘Black Swan’ storm no one predicted, but anyone could have anticipated. Ten Days. Seven Deadly Sins. Zero Ri$k
Step into a dazzling vision of the future in In the Year 2889 by Jules Verne, a pioneering sci-fi short story that imagines a world transformed by technological marvels, scientific advancement, and media monopolies. Originally published in 1889, this speculative tale explores a day in the life of Fritz Napoleon Smith, the powerful head of a global news empire. From video-conference news delivery and airborne transit to life-extension science and space colonization, Verne's prophetic imagination anticipates many elements of our modern world—and beyond. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction, futurism, and visionary storytelling.Zum Buch
Life is better lived in the moment Meet Alex. She has a wonderful fiancé, a job she thrives in, and a best friend she’s known since childhood. Life’s not perfect, but it’s pretty fantastic. Until a shock diagnosis suddenly throws everything off course. But Alex has never been one to back down from a fight. Now single and unemployed, she packs up and moves from her Glasgow hometown to vibrant Birmingham for a fresh start. In a new job, in a new city, she’s learning all over again what’s important in life. Friendship, fun and even romance lie just around the corner – but can Alex get out of her own way and learn to just take a moment, and live? A stunning, uplifting romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jo Watson.Zum Buch
Star defenseman Rhett Carter can block anything that comes at him on the ice, but he's completely defenseless against June Rollins' sweet smile and delectable desserts... June: Running my own private chef business while dreaming of opening a dessert bakery keeps my hands full and my heart focused. I don’t have time for dating, especially not a grumpy hockey player who fills my entire kitchen doorway with his massive shoulders and intense blue eyes. But when Rhett hires me to cater the Blue Ridge Buffaloes holiday charity banquet, I find myself falling faster than a failed soufflé. Between his unexpected sweet tooth, his dedication to helping hungry kids, and the way he looks at me like I'm his favorite dessert, my carefully organized life starts to melt like chocolate in a double boiler. Rhett says he wants to help make my dreams come true. He says my kitchen chaos brings out his smile. And every time he tastes my white chocolate peppermint cheesecake, the look in his eyes makes me believe in Christmas miracles. But with the holiday baking competition approaching and my bakery dreams on the line, I'll have to decide if I'm ready to let someone else into my kitchen—and my heart. Trigger warnings: This book is full of hot kissing, Christmas cheer, peppermint, and body positivity from a plus-sized heroine. Read at your own pleasure!Zum Buch
Hanna and Alex travel to Atlanta to celebrate her father's seventieth birthday. The unexpected arrival of two FBI agents at the dinner sets off a series of events that lead to a network of corruption so pervasive, it threatens to become one of the most devastating scandals in the city's history. Back in South Carolina, Alex faces off with past enemies as he investigates a sprawling new gambling operation and the early prison release of an old rival. In this ninth installment of the Hanna and Alex series, expect edge-of-your-seat action, unexpected twists and turns, and as usual, an ending that no one sees coming.Zum Buch
Going RogueWhen the Crisis Management Unit finally catch a break that may lead straight to their key suspect, Special Agent Lara Grant takes the bait he’s offered only to her. She’s ready to match wits with a madman if it means solving the case and stopping the bomber. But when her risky strategy of playing the lone wolf goes critically wrong, she wonders whether her willingness to do whatever it takes—alone—will prove to be the fatal choice…Part 6 of 8: an explosive new installment in the thrilling FBI serial from New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy and Tyler Anne Snell, Emmy Curtis and Janie Crouch.Praise for Pushing the Limit by Emmy Curtis:"Curtis doesn’t shy away from emotion…complex balance of grief and desire is deeply compelling, as is the military-grade mystery that keeps the story moving." —The Washington PostZum Buch
🎄 A Silverbourne Gay Christmas Short Story 🥂 Matt is exhausted and short on cash, but when the charismatic couple Freddy and Andy invite him on an impulsive New Year's Eve trip to Berlin, he can't refuse. After spending a charged Christmas at Silverbourne Manor, the Canadian expat knows he wants to be with them—but not the mess that comes with dating. The invitation seems innocent enough, but when the trio arrives at their lavish suite at the Hotel Provocateur, the lines between friendship, obligation, and desire quickly blur. Andy explicitly booked the suite and joked to the hotel they were already a throuple. Squeezed into the back of a damp taxi, sharing suggestive banter, and meeting the eccentric players of Berlin's art scene, Matt finds himself hopelessly entangled in the couple’s dynamic. Will this New Year's trip confirm the beginnings of an M/M/M relationship, or will the thrilling, relentless chemistry with his two daddies pull him into a new, complicated romance he never expected? Step into the world of Silverbourne for a festive, reflective, and flirtatious holiday short story where longing and love ignite just between years.Zum Buch
