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Apocalypse Trails: Episode 3
Joe Nobody - 2016
As he passes through the doomsday landscape created from Yellowstone’s epic eruption, Jack’s life is threatened by an avalanche of volcanic sludge, resulting in the loss of his transportation and equipment. Finding himself injured and marooned in a deeply divided community, the commander’s only hope for survival is a desperate gamble through hostile territory and the dim hope that a remote military base still exists and can provide life-sustaining resources for the fledgling group of survivors.
Sailing Orders
David O'Neil - 2013
Following the life of an abandoned 13 year old who by chance is instrumental in saving a family from robbery and worse. Taken in by the naval Captain Bowers he is placed as a midshipman in his benefactor’s ship. From that time onward with the increasing demands of the conflict with France, Martin Forrest grows up fast. The relationship with his benefactors family is formalized when he is adopted by them and has a home once more. Romance with Jennifer the Captain’s ward links him ever closer to the family. Meanwhile he serves in the West Indies where good fortune results in his gaining considerable wealth personally. With promotion and command he is able to marry and reclaim his birth-right, stolen from him by his step-mother and her lover. The mysterious (call me merely Mr. Smith) involves Martin in more activity in the shadowy world of spies and secret agents. Mainly a question of infiltrating and extricating agents, his involvement becomes more complex as time goes on. A cruise to India consolidates his position and rank with the successful capture of prizes when returning convoying East-Indiamen. His rise to Post rank is followed by a series of events, that sadly culminate in family tragedy. Though still young Martin Forrest-Bowers faces and empty future, yet the mysterious merely Mr. Smith has requested his service. Why does the spymaster require of him, and what lies ahead?
The Love of Her Life
Kate McCabe - 2016
She is married to star journalist Joe, a man she adores. She has a great job in the financial industry, three marvellous children, and a beautiful home overlooking Dublin bay. But tragedy strikes when she arrives home one evening to be told that her husband has died suddenly at a hotel in London.When she then discovers that he may also have been having an affair, she feels as though she may never pick up the pieces of her broken life.Set between Dublin and the sun-drenched beaches of Marbella, The Love of Her Life is a heartfelt story of family life, learning to live again after bereavement and discovering that joy can be found where you least expect it.
The Thicker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice
Kendra Rainey - 2016
Cherish Denise learns from every trial and tribulation in the most horrible way. Not only does this young teen change from the nerdy plus side girl next door to the thick, busty and voluptuous woman. She becomes exactly what she never wanted to be after secretly falling in love with her handsome, chocolate neighbor Khalil. Cherish finds herself the subject of ridicule as she is turned down and placed in the “best friend” zone. Until she meets Caine, a thug from Georgia who literally knocks the socks right off her feet. They hit it off instantly, not knowing he was about to Inflict the worst pain on her. Caine seemed like the perfect guy at first with just a little street and thugness. Until he shakes up Cherish’s world, shows his true colors and motives, which sends Cherish up a valley of “no self-esteem and desperation.” There are so many hurdles to climb in her life. Will Cherish embrace her flaws? Love herself unconditionally? Will Cherish and Khalil make it through the hurdles meant to tear them apart? Or will Caine take her on a complete whirlwind. Who knows, but this chick needs more than time to figure out her life as college approaches and these men can’t stop wanting to sample her like a sweet Georgia peach. Stay tuned and find out....Why it’s the thicker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice…..
Yellow Horse: A Sage Country novel
Dan Arnold - 2018
Yellow Horse is a man on the edge. He’s struggling to understand his place as a Comanche warrior in the rapidly changing times, and the white man’s world. He’s found some comfort scouting for his peoples’ long-time enemies, the Texas Rangers To improve his beef holdings, Quanah needs a man to buy breeding stock and herd them to the reservation. Yellow Horse has come in answer to his prayers. He is surprised to learn that Quanah is no longer fighting the American government. He too is learning to think and speak like a white man. In a time when native people are hated and feared, Yellow Horse sets out to find someone who will sell cattle to the Comanche, hire drovers, outfit a cattle drive, and deliver the herd to the Indian Territory. Before he can bring in the herd, he’ll have to confront rustlers and track down the outlaws who destroyed a small settlement. They’ve kidnapped the woman he loves, an army Colonel’s daughter. They will show him no mercy. None will be shown them. The story is set in the Panhandle of Texas and the Indian Territory of Oklahoma in the late spring of 1877. It includes many historic figures who lived in the area at the time. It's another a contribution to the many books of historical fiction that address the frontier period .
The Abandoned Girl
Diane Winger - 2017
Rejected by her father and his new family, she is shipped off to be raised by relatives she knows solely by reputation, and the reality is even worse than the stories she’s heard. Her hopes for her future fade as they strip away her independence and strive to tame her wild spirit.Pregnant at sixteen, Katharine also knows what it’s like to be left behind. Lonely and lost, she seeks a path back to the simple dreams she once held dear.When their paths intersect, the repercussions shape both of their worlds in ways neither could imagine.
Moments : A collection of short stories
Teresa Driscoll - 2013
For 15 years she presented the BBC's south west regional TV news programme Spotlight.
Shadows of Conflict
Jennifer Bohnet - 2013
But with an American film crew in town intent on uncovering buried secrets from WWII, and a disgruntled relative amongst other problems, life is neither simple nor quiet. When Patrick, her ex-boss, unexpectedly offers Katie her dream media job, she must decide whether it is worth turning her back on everything and everyone in Dartmouth - including Leo, a friend from the past, who wants to be a part of her future. Will Katie make the right decision?
Can't Help Falling in Love
Prachi Gupta - 2018
Is it true? In the case of Radhika, maybe it did. She’s all ready for a fresh start in a new city. She starts living with her cousin, Meera and a series of unexpected events start to unfold which turns her life upside-down. She meets someone new, Rishi. He is very different from what she likes yet intriguing. When everything is going smooth, a lover from the past, Sameer, suddenly re-appears. Now she’s torn between the past and the present. Adding to this craziness, appear two funny characters Zain and Nancy. They are cousins and work in the same office with Radhika. Also, in the picture is Radhika’s aunt, a single lady in her fifties; who’s way too much interested in Radhika’s love life. While Nancy wants Radhika to date Sameer her aunt wants her to pair with Rishi. All entangled, no way out. Now with both the males trying hard to get her, her life becomes more troubled.
The Devil's Suitcase
Francis Joseph Smith - 2018
Forsythe has only days to discover the startling answer to a secret held close for over 40 years by both Russian and US officials....or die trying.Also see Smith's latest "The Vatican's Last Secret".
Frontier Bride On The Oregon Trail (Western Romance)
Maya Stirling - 2020
The Sewing Job (Willa's Story Book 2)
Brenda Maxfield - 2018
She’s determined to have a more “normal” life and not let her severe headaches impede her activities. Collin guards his secret, digging himself in deeper and deeper. Not only are his lies increasing, but his affection for Willa and the Keims—his claimed grandparents—is increasing. Willa’s new job throws her and Collin together. Their connection deepens and Collin knows he can’t maintain his deception any longer. He can’t trick the people he loves the most. But telling the truth will surely mean being thrown out of the tight Amish community he has come to cherish. Yet, he’s determined to come clean. What kind of a person would he be otherwise? Is there any way Collin can fix this? Is there any way his new “family” will forgive him? And is there any way Willa can see past his lies to who he really is?
“In the tradition of the works of Beverly Lewis, Cindy Woodsmall, and Wanda Brunstetter, Brenda Maxfield continues to bring you gripping Amish tales of love, hope, and God’s miracles.”
Enjoy this inspirational Christian romance today!
The Jarrow Trilogy
Janet MacLeod Trotter - 2012
Gripping, emotional and uplifting, the Trilogy is inspired by Catherine Cookson, her mother and grandmother.The Jarrow Lass: Brought up on her parents' smallholding in Jarrow in the harsh years of the 1870s, selling vegetables to poverty-struck Irish labourers such as the unruly McMullens, Rose dreams of the world beyond the grime of the town, a world she glimpsed at a fairytale wedding on the Ravensworth Estate as a child. Capturing the heart of handsome and respectable steelworker William Fawcett, it seems her wish for a better life is finally within reach. But tragedy strikes, and to save her young family from destitution, Rose must turn to wild John McMullen. The Jarrow Lass is the first novel in the Jarrow Trilogy and is inspired by Catherine Cookson's grandmother.A Child of Jarrow: To escape her possessive and drunken step-father, Kate is sent away from teaming Jarrow to work on the Ravensworth Estate. She is soon attracting the attention of charming, headstrong Alexander and dares to dream of a future with him. But when Kate discovers herself pregnant and alone she must return to face the wrath of her step-father. Yet she refuses to give up hope that one day Alexander might return to claim her and their love child. Poignant and compelling, A Child Of Jarrow is the second in the Jarrow Trilogy.Return to Jarrow: Rebellious Catherine (Kitty) McMullen, resentful of her mother’s new husband and yearning to escape impoverished Jarrow, determines to educate herself. Soon streetwise Kitty is a ghost of the past and the well-spoken, well-read Catherine leaves the north-east to follow her dreams. But this plucky and romantic heroine encounters hardship and heartbreak on the road to self-discovery. Return To Jarrow concludes the bestselling trilogy.
New York to NEW YOU: THE 31/7 ODYSSEY
Manoj Gupta - 2020
James, an investment banker and the darling of Wall Street in New York meets a Guru, the Life Transformer in India. And there is a mysterious character, RK, who has a mysterious link with both these characters.What happens when the three meet after James' flight from New York? This book is about enhancing your mindfulness, wellness and inner leadership. It explains the distinction between how to make a living versus how to live. It includes 'how-to' steps, to transform your thinking - and in turn, your life.About Author:An accomplished business leader, a trusted advisor, and frequent keynote speaker at various forums, Manoj Gupta has vast International experience in multiple domains. He is working in tech sector for over 25 years. His passion to innovative has helped to turn around several businesses across the world.His approach to coalesce technology with philosophy led him towards the path of discovering intricacies of human engineering. Exploring deep into the topic by going through many books, ancient scriptures, and their interpretation by scholars and philosophers - combined with research of over 10 years, he discovered the beautiful convergence of science and metaphysics.His fascination for human psychology and subtle difference between ‘making a living’ vs ‘living a life’, inspired him to write down his idea about ‘New You’, which later became a full-fledged book. His pragmatic approach to make things simple, has motivated many people to re-evaluate their lives. Manoj enjoys helping people and businesses to realise their true potential. He is currently working as Managing Director at Qualitest Group.
Minecraft Comics: Flash and Bones and the Empty Tomb of Hero-brine: The Ultimate Minecraft Comics Adventure Series
Calvin Crowther - 2014
More Images. Easier to read on mobile phones. Longer story. Better graphics Episode 1: The Empty Tomb of Hero-brine Flash finds himself trapped in this strange land where everything looks different than he's used to and behaves strangely. He must learn to survive by his wits by trial and error. Not by using some Minecraft Handbook with all the rules explained. He soon runs into a Minecraft Village out hunting and tries to take his pig but wolves chase them into a ravine where they discover even more deadly monsters and a mysterious empty tomb surrounded by writings on the walls. The empty tomb belongs to Herobrine and the writings are some sort of Herobrine Diary announcing to the world that he has risen. Thus begins the amazing series of Minecraft Interactive Adventures of Flash and Bones. This Amazing series of Real Minecraft Comics is the first of its kind - Including over 106 fully illustrated comic pages - An integrated treasure map and hunt for Hero-Brine's tomb - A FREE bonus book that you can unlock with a secret code discovered while following the treasure hunt - A Minecraft Handbook that includes 12 activity quests to solve in order to find Herobrine's tomb and the Herobrine diary, making these truly Minecraft Interactive Adventures This Minecraft diary of our heroes adventures has the look and feel of any of the best Marvel Comics with superheros based on the Minecraft mobs and characters you've come to love from the game as well as other Minecraft books. In these Minecraft Adventures, our hero Flash will be searching for the mysterious Herobrine with the help of a Minecraft villager named Bones and their mysterious rescuer named Angel. Along the way they'll run into many different Minecraft monsters, including zombies, wolves, an evil witch, skeletons, creepers, endermen, and the ender dragon. In order to complete their journey they must uncover hidden Minecraft secrets, mine and craft tools, build structures and set Minecraft traps in order to make it to the end of their quest and keep from being eaten or captured by Herobrine and his evil minions. What you expect from Minecraft Comics, Herobrine Comics and Herobrine Books will never be the same after reading these Amazing Interactive Adventures of Flash and his sidekick Bones. Make sure to download your Minecraft Handbook with 12 activity puzzles that go along with the story - Find the differences in the 2 Minecraft scenes - Solve the logic puzzle to find out who wins the fight - Answer questions about the story so you can follow the treasure map to Herobrine's tomb and the Herobrine Diary Minecraft Comics in the Flash and Bones series - #1 The Empty Tomb of Hero-brine - #2 Leetah the Wicked Witch - #3 Escape from Hero-brine's Minions - #4 Hero-brine's Mountain Prison - #5 The Enderman Zombie Potion - #6 The Wild West Frontier - #7 The Mystery of the Secret Stronghold - #8 The Demon Zombie Curse - #9 The Jungle Demon Agramon - #10 Agramon's Nether Fortress - #11 The Magic Golden Apple - #12 The Creeper Canyon Quest