Publisher: Cub Bites
Danielle Young was getting her life back on track after a bitter breakup. Hoping for a fresh new start, she moved to Washington, DC with her cousin, Vanessa. She found a new job, new friends, and handsome co-worker, Miles Griffin. What's a girl to do? Can she keep her vow to stay single? Or will Miles make it difficult for her to live up to that promise?
Richard Doddridge Blackmore was born on 7th June, 1825 at Longworth in Berkshire (now part of Oxfordshire), where his father, John Blackmore, was Curate-in-charge of the parish. His mother died a few months after his birth the victim of an outbreak of typhus. With this loss the family moved to Bushey, Hertfordshire, then on to their native Devon. His elder brother Richard (by a year), however, was taken by his aunt to live near Oxford. His father married again in 1831, whereupon Richard returned to live with them. With much of his childhood spent in the lush and pastoral "Doone Country" of Exmoor, and along the Badgworthy Water, Blackmore came to love the very countryside he immortalised in Lorna Doone. In November 1853 he married his wife Lucy. And the following year, 1854, his literary career began with a collection of Poems and for the next 15 years he would write in the winters and garden in the summers. In 1860 with inherited money he built a house in Teddington just outside of London and established a market garden for the cultivation of fruit. He loved horticulture but having little business experience could never really exploit it. However with the publication of Lorna Doone in 1869 he was catapulted to fame. And although he continued to write extensively nothing caught the public imagination quite like Lorna Doone. RD Blackmore died at Teddington on 20th January, 1900 after a long and painful illness, and was buried next to his wife in Teddington cemetery.Show book
The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Giovanni Verga.Show book
James Mason is a rogue, some would say a lovable rogue. He is a salesman of items that any guesthouse on the south coast of England can’t manage without, and he spends his weeks travelling along from one city to another, encouraging landladies to purchase his products. In the evenings he stays with one or other of his customers and very often ends up spanking them or their eighteen-year-old daughters. Each week he stays in a central point and usually stays at the same guesthouse from Sunday night to Saturday morning. How does he choose the guesthouse? I hear you ask. Is it always by the quality of their accommodation? “Yeah, right!” He rates the guesthouses he stays at in the following way. 1. Is the landlady a single woman? 2. Is he properly looked after when he stays there? 3. Does the landlady have a daughter? 4. Is the room cheap? 5. Will the landlady write an invoice for twice what she charges him, for his expense claim? 6. Does the landlady and/or her daughter like to be spanked? 7. Is the account a small one? When he is thinking with the part of his brain that he keeps in his pants, all of the above criteria are combined and then discarded if he discovers that number six is in place. He just loves spanking naughty girls, and you will be amazed at how many he finds when he’s travelling. He is thirty-two years old and still looks pretty good in the suit that he wears when he is selling. No tie nowadays, of course. He doesn't exercise at all but he is very fit, being on his feet most of the day and exercising on his back in the evenings, three times a week usually. He never apologises for his behaviour. Up to you if you approve or not. Most people don’t seem to care.Show book
Jesse McDermitt lives alone on an isolated island in the Florida Keys where he runs a charter fishing business. Retired from the Marine Corps for six years, he wants nothing more than to relax, fish, dive and enjoy the laid back lifestyle of the islands. Russ, his former Platoon Sergeant and old friend, dies unexpectedly in a mysterious scuba diving accident and Jesse becomes suspicious. When his friend's son comes to south Florida to ask Jesse if he would take him to a remote reef to spread his father's ashes, the two men discover that Russ was murdered and agree to hunt down the psychotic killer together, unaware that their manhunt will lead them to a Caribbean terrorist cell. Meanwhile, a beautiful woman has returned to the Keys on a manhunt of her own, distracting Jesse with the idea that he could finally leave his warrior past behind. The prospect of finding lost Confederate gold, several high speed boat chases, and dodging demented killers, won't stop Jesse from revenge. Surviving a powerful hurricane puts everything on hold as a top secret government agency tries to recruit him into their fold. When the sun comes back out, will Jesse be ready?Show book
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. In this volume we enjoy a favourite device of authors; the story is heading one way and suddenly twists in another direction entirely. In the pens of Ambrose Bierce, Nikolai Gogol, Saki and a host of others where you end up is the very question they propose. 01 - The Top 10 - The Twist - An Introduction 02 - Roman Fever by Edith Wharton 03 - The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant 04 - The Nose by Nikolai Gogol 05 - Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield 06 - The Gift of the Magi by O Henry 07 - Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin 08 - Man Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit 09 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 10 - The Open Window by Saki 11 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeShow book
Discover a world of fascinating tales and immersive storytelling in Scattered Moments in Time, a mesmerizing collection of short stories crafted by Samantha Cole. This eclectic compilation is bound to captivate your imagination as each story takes you on a unique journey through various themes and emotions. With a diverse range of narratives, this compilation has something for everyone, whether you're seeking whimsical and endearing tales or thought-provoking and poignant narratives. Take a glimpse at some of the stories that await you: “Unconditional: Love Like a Dog” - Step into the paws of Jinx, a lovable rescued dog on a mission to find his human the perfect mate. Through Jinx's eyes, you'll experience an adorable and heartwarming story that reminds us of the unconditional love and companionship our four-legged friends bring into our lives. “The Hatred Within” - Imagine a world where the President's order shakes the foundations of law enforcement. Join the members of the NYPD as they grapple with the consequences of a shocking directive that could change their lives forever. Brace yourself for an intense and gripping exploration of loyalty, power, and the limits of authority. “Stoke the Flames” - Prepare for a scorching romance as Cade discovers that Jenna is the missing piece he's been yearning for. As a dedicated firefighter, he knows how to ignite flames, but can he win over Jenna's heart? Join them on their passionate journey as they stoke the fires of desire, overcoming obstacles and discovering the true power of love.Show book
