A cynical, wise-cracking vampire charged with protecting the Balance between vampires and humans, he is part cop, part spy, and part commando -- James Bond with fangs. Lawson mixes shrewd cunning with unmatched lethality to get his job done. He tries his best to dismantle conspiracies, dispatch bad guys, and live long enough to get home.

    But when he’s double-crossed and marooned on a desert island, he quickly learns he needs to care about one thing: survival! The origin tale of the Emerald Archer begins here!

    Because if they don't, Trevor's gonna kill 'em…Yikes! Shifter’s Lullaby is a fun and heartwarming story about a day in the life of two of the most beloved characters in the One True Mate Series, Mac and Bruin! Hope you enjoy the ride!

    The welcoming arms of the boisterous, loving O’Brien clan embrace her and her son, but accepting their support only seems to further alienate her son’s father, Connor O’Brien. Moonlight Cove Jess O’Brien has overcome a lot, including the near bankruptcy of her beloved Inn at Eagle Point. Now she’s ready to share the future with a man—but Will, her childhood friend, has already chosen the perfect man for Jess: himself. Beach Lane Susie O’Brien is thrilled when her friendship with Mack Franklin finally heats up. But just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. An O’Brien Family Christmas Dating Matthew O’Brien—a playboy and a younger man—cost Laila Riley her career and her parents’ respect. A high price, even for love—but will Laila discover that some risks are actually once-in-a-lifetime opportunities?

    I also wanted to deal with something I've kept at arm's length--Muslim extremism. Add to this Somali pirates, self-loathing Western agents, and a disastrous stop-over in Rome before heading on to Nairobi, and you have...well, you have the makings for some explosions.I hope you enjoy it. If you do, then of course don't resist the impulse to run out and purchase my back catalog, but I'd also suggest picking up a copy of Agents of Treachery--it's an excellent collection for any fan of spy fiction. For fans of the genre, I'd call it required reading.

    A humorous story written for the collection Fiddler Fair, this story has also been reprinted in This Is My Funniest 2: Leading Science Fiction Writers Present Their Funniest Stories Ever (Oct 2007), Galaxy's Edge, Issue 2: May 2013, and Dragon's Teeth (Dec 2013--omnibus of Fiddler Fair and Werehunter).

    In response, the distressed mother, who grew up a Quaker and has never seen a gun, steals weapons from the sheriff’s office and tools from a local hardware store. Frantically racing to rescue her stolen daughter, she is surprised to discover she knows how to expertly handle these dangerous, heavy tools. And it suddenly occurs to Karen that not only has her town changed, she has no idea who she is either!

    The owners of the Bluebell Ranch, Tania Dougherty and her sister Samantha, a recently retired Army nurse, are ready for a busy season. When accidents start happening back to back at the ranch, bad luck looks more like foul play. Cory McGregory, a new member of the Brotherhood Protectors Agency, is enlisted to prevent any further incidents. As a retired Delta Force operator, he’s prepared for his mission. When he meets Samantha, he reins in his wild attraction, unsure whether he should tell her that the friend he lost in combat ten years ago is the same man who wanted to marry her but never got the chance. Cory vows to find out who’s causing trouble, but he can’t promise that business will come before pleasure.

    Introduction by Robert Silverberg. Afterwords by Norman Spinrad, Vonda N McIntyre, Robert Sheckley, Philip Jose Farmer, Thomas M Disch, and Edward Bryant.

    So is its newest entrepreneur, Annie Fortenberry, who has inherited her grandmother’s B&B (and its eccentric handyman Erdle Thorney). Full Scoop There’s a whole lot of trouble going on in Beaumont, South Carolina. According to resident psychic-slash-astrologer, Destiny Moultrie, Mercury’s in retrograde, Venus is in the seventh house, and the combination has turned Cupid wacko! Chaos rules as tempers flare and lust runs rampant. Hot Stuff Cate Madigan isn’t asking for trouble. Her wacky Irish family is constantly playing matchmaker for her with men who leave much to be desired. All she wants is peace and quiet and a nice place to live while she saves her money from tending bar in a lively Boston pub.

    But one fateful night, she lets her guard down after meeting a handsome stranger—Navy Seal Colt Callaway—at a bar along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. And after a sexy one-night-stand, Colt resolves to penetrate the steep walls that protect Kate’s heart.A dead rat left on Kate’s front porch the next morning sends a clear message: the biker gang she ratted out years ago has finally found her.No matter how badly Colt believes he can save the troubled and beautiful woman he just met, Kate’s only choice is to grab her daughter and vanish under a fresh identity. But can she do it before someone close to her is killed? And can she truly say goodbye to Colt forever?

    Delve deeper into the world of the reluctant witch and her hometown of Amethyst as you learn about Derek’s past, the first time Tony met Cinnamon, Stacy’s dark period, and the surprise Chance had in store for the young witch on prom night. You'll hear from Lolly, Birdie, Fiona--even Monique chimes in with her thoughts on how she really feels about life in a small Midwestern town. Organized by the eight sabbats of the pagan wheel, the book also features rituals, rites, traditions, ancient lore, and practical charms for everyday living. Tips include recommendations for building a witchy toolbox, advice for spell casting, magical properties of herbs and crystals and much more! While GERAGHTY GIRLS RECIPES is sure to entice fans of the series, it’s also designed to inspire anyone seeking to explore the mystical world of witchcraft as well as foodies looking for unique recipes themes. The Stacy Justice Books OPAL FIRE - book one BLOODSTONE - book two TIGER'S EYE - book three EMERALD ISLE - book four OBSIDIAN CURSE - book five The Secret Goddess Books SIN CITY GODDESS

    When he and his dad left Serenity years ago, he left behind the memory of his brutally murdered mother, and the one girl he never could forget. Then Wyatt returns to Serenity, finding his old friends and restlessly searching for something he can't even name. He never expects to see the girl again—until the night they share a kiss so scorching hot he knows he can't ever let her go again. Especially not when he realizes just how very special she truly is. Growing up, Bryony couldn't get out of boring Serenity fast enough. She's lived life on the edge ever since, until a bad accident lands right back home to recuperate. Its maddening shackles hold her tight until she's finally free to leave again. But now she's unexpectedly kissed the boy she's had a crush on her entire life—the boy who's now a very sexy man, and more fascinating than she'd ever dreamed. Leaving Wyatt behind might crush her heart...and it also might get her hunted down and killed by an ancient enemy she didn't even know existed.

    And Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart’s world has changed. For Colonel Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart his life in the Scots Guards was straightforward enough; rising in the ranks through nineteen years of military service. But then his regiment was assigned to help combat the Yeti incursion in London, the robotic soldiers of an alien entity known as the Great Intelligence. For Lethbridge-Stewart, life would never be the same again. Now he has a mammoth task ahead of him – the repopulating of London; millions of civilians need to be returned home after being evacuated so suddenly. On top of that, he also has his engagement to think about. Meanwhile in the small Cornish village of Bledoe a man is haunted by the memory of an accident thirty years old. The Hollow Man of Remington Manor seems to have woken once more. And in Coleshill, Buckinghamshire, Mary Gore is plagued by the voice of a small boy, calling her home. What connects these strange events to the recent Yeti incursion, and just what has it all to do with Lethbridge-Stewart? A brand-new series of novels set just after the Doctor Who serial The Web of Fear, featuring the characters and concepts created by Mervyn Haisman & Henry Lincoln.

    Each volume helps the reader to encounter the original more fully by placing it in historical context, focusing on the important aspects of the text and posing key questions.