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A vampire who doesn't kill - for food at least. A vampire hunter who doesn't kill - as he slinks from town to town. The last of their kind, Allia and Jackson are alone and lonely when they meet at a bar. They're companions, for now. They're lovers, for convenience. Anything else is just a terrible idea...
It isn't easy having Hollywood's biggest, brightest star for a mother—especially when her Russian oligarch boyfriend has been kidnapped. When Poppy Fields flies to London to be with her mother, she finds nothing but fog, danger, and phenomenal shopping. Too bad half the city wants Poppy dead, and she has no idea why. The odds against her are high, the menace is real, and if she doesn't find answers quickly, a dirty bomb will send global financial markets plummeting. Poppy will need charm, smarts, and a killer Chihuahua if she wants to save the world (and snag those boots she spotted at Harrods).Show book
Literature? It can cost you your life. When famed mystery author Imelda Bywater turns up dead during her annual seaside writing retreat, recently retired police detective Mike Atwell can't resist the chance to solve one more case. Teaming up with his quirky ex-wife, Sharon, and genius teen hacker, Dexter, Mike finds himself pulled into the glitzy world of writers, agents, and obsessive fans on the hunt for Imelda's killer. Everyone's a suspect - from Imelda's cuckolded publisher husband, the kooky married writers next door, and even the arrogant guest upstairs. The list keeps growing as secrets and lies unravel. Can Mike crack the case before the murderer strikes again? Will his bumbling team help or hinder the investigation? Can Mike face the demons from his past before they catch up to him? And can Sharon keep a grip on her unruly dogs?Show book
After an accident in the line of duty, firefighter Roberto DeRosa's life is turned upside down. His career fighting fires is over, and he's left with an uncertain future and an injury that makes communicating difficult for him. The only time words flow easily is when they're lyrics and he has a guitar in his hands. Talking to women is definitely out, especially if they have bright blue eyes that seem to see right into his soul. Dani Hodge is on the brink of realizing her dream of opening a small combination wine and book store in San Diego's funky Ocean Beach neighborhood. But before she can open the doors, there's work to be done, more work than she can do herself. When the tattooed guy who completely ignored her at a bar walks by and offers her a hand wrangling a tile saw, Dani can't afford to say no—and why would she say no to Mr. Strong and Silent when his stare conveys more than words could? Contains mature themes.Show book
Our animal friends are at it again making new friends with Gavin the Beaver learning that true friendships are forever. Life is a precious gift for all life and life would be very empty if genuine friendships were not made. Friendships are a beautiful relationships that can make one happy!Show book
Sometimes a weekend trip is stressful, especially if you're on borrowed time. Fall is beautiful in the small mountain village of Whitby, North Carolina. The leaves are changing color on the mountainsides, the sky is a bright blue, and the air is crisp. Librarian Ann Beckett's friend and coworker, Luna, has persuaded her to take a break from the library and attend a house party on the lake with her. The modest house Ann was expecting is more of a mansion with amazing mountain and lake views and an indoor swimming pool. The other guests initially seem fun, but as time passes, tensions grow. When one of the guests is later found murdered in the pool, Ann works through the puzzle since now someone else is on borrowed time.Show book
Ess Fremont and the Blue Lotus Society know the Originators have been infiltrated by Revisionists, their ancestral enemies in the quest to rewrite or protect history. The treachery has reached even to their headquarters, Sanctuary, an underground complex near San Francisco. Problem: The Society can't contact Sanctuary, or risk putting power into the enemy's hands. Yet Ess must go there to claim her heritage and learn how and why her grandparents vanished seven years ago. All her answers, and a vital weapon in the battle against the Revisionists could lie in her grandparents' vault -- and Ess herself is the key to open it. Solution: Ask her family lawyers to "turn her in," and on the train ride cross-country, begin her education. The journey launches revelations that threaten everything Ess knows as truth. As she uncovers schemes within lies within treachery, the fulfillment of her family's destiny rests heavy on her shoulders. Who can she trust when her own grandparents blocked her memories, and the means to save or destroy them all are hidden in the vaults of her mind? GUARDIANS OF THE TIME STREAM: set during the reconstruction of the United States in the decades following the Civil War. Technology is on the rise, with locomotives and steam-powered industry, airships and other experiments in slightly anachronistic technology. A fascination with travel around the world and the exploration of other cultures, especially ancient cultures, is on the rise. The Guardians, who call themselves the Originators, are descendants of travelers from our far distant future, who traveled into the distant past to prevent another group of time travelers from altering the world to suit their vision. And as Ess Fremont grows up and learns her heritage, her family's history and their secrets, she takes her place in the battle to protect the world.Show book
