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Anything You Want


Erin Nicholas - 2011
    After four years on the road chasing her musical dream, she's stranded six hours from home with no money, a ruined credit history and morning sickness.Out of options, she swallows her legendary independent streak and calls the only person who won't hang up on her. Luke, the man she left behind.Marc Sterling's first instinct is to protect his business partner and best friend from another broken heart. That means letting her think she's talking to Luke, then finding a way to send her in the opposite direction.When he shows up at her hotel room, there's something in the air beside their customary insults. Sure, her rebellious attitude, smart mouth and purple panties still drive him crazy, but now it's a different kind of crazy. The kind that has him driving her home instead of to the nearest airport.And when Luke offers to solve all her problems if she'll only say I do, Marc realizes he's just crazy enough about her to forget whose heart he wanted to protect.Warning: Contains two people who don't like each other very much, a Toyota that can't quite handle the road trip home, and a spontaneous proposal. Or two. Or three. And foreplay with what else pie filling.

A Hole in Time (Time Loop Book 2)


Clark Graham - 2016
    After his crash, he vowed he would never fly again. Now he would be flying into the past in a new plane was designed travel to travel through time. The mission was going to fail. He knew that. It was more than a premonition. His assignment: Kill Hitler. Stop the Holocaust before it starts. No one knew what the consequences of changing the time-line. Would he destroy everything and everyone in the process?

Trudy, Madly, Deeply


Wendy Delaney - 2013
    With no physical evidence of foul play, Char's on the case, much to the irritation of Detective Steve Sixkiller, who doesn't want her to stick her pretty nose for trouble in his investigation. But she's a woman on a mission to uncover the truth, and she'd better keep her eyes open or the next body on the way to the morgue could be hers....

36


Dirk Patton - 2016
    A top-secret government project makes him an offer he can't refuse: work for us or disappear permanently. With no choice, he embarks on a mission to undo a terrorist attack that has already occurred, by being sent back in time 36 hours. But all is not as it seems. Soon, a conspiracy at the highest level of government to seize total power over the country threatens the second chance at life he has been given. Not knowing whom he can trust, he must fight to save himself, as well as a woman in the past who was drawn into the battle for the very survival of the country. Spanning both time, and the width of America, 36 is a unique thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 36 is the new, action adventure thriller from Dirk Patton, the best selling author of the V Plague series. Readers and critics are blown away: "I was hooked from the very beginning. It's rare to get so involved in a book that you are rooting for certain characters, and praying that others get the bullet they deserve." "As someone who reads roughly 16 books a month, I feel I am a pretty good judge of writing both classics and new authors....Mr. Patton is one of the best I have seen in many years.....don't miss this one and be ready for the next one in his other series." "A real page turner that has some great twists. Dirk Patton has shown he can write a Stephen King sized novel with great detail, yet still keep it fast paced and engaging. There are real layers to this story. It is not just how the main character changes the past but how much he, and his situation, evolve in the same timeframe." "36 has the most interesting and complex angle to time travel ever. Saved from his own execution, given a new identity, trained, and sent back in time 36 hours to thwart terrorist attacks, all is going well until he is sent on his latest mission. Forced to question the motives of the people who send him, he has to quickly separate the good guys from those who are trying to destabilize the country. A well written book, as are all of Dirk Patton's VPLAGUE series books." "36 is just as spellbinding as the Plague series - time travel, government conspiracy intrigue, beautiful girls, guns - what's not to like ! Loved the characters and the multiple story lines." "I didn't think Mr. Patton could give me a character I love nearly as much as John Chase, but he did!! I was hooked on '36' from page one. Robert Tracy is a relatable guy and you really feel for the situations he's thrust into throughout the book. I love the sci-fi part of it as well (being a self proclaimed nerd and proud of it!) and though there were hints at some pretty complex physics principals it was easy to understand (and even, believe..?) and engaging."

West Pacific Supers: Rising Tide


K.M. Johnson-Weider - 2011
    Would the superheroes change the world or would the world change the superheroes? It's 2013 and West Pacific Supers is the professional superhero team for the city of West Pacific in northern California. It's hard to know what's more dangerous for the members of West Pacific Supers: the supervillains out to destroy the city or the superazzi determined to uncover all of their dirty secrets. If juggling heroics and public relations weren't hard enough, the 2013 Season begins with a shocking death. Now new team members must be recruited to counter two major threats: a scientist with an insane plan that threatens California and an enemy from within West Pacific Supers itself. The team will succeed only after taming their massive egos and getting help from unlikely sources. Unfortunately, just like winning fame and fortune, beating the bad guys always comes at a heavy price.

Absolutely Unforgivable


Tracy Tegan - 2013
    She discovered that, beneath the handsome façade that had all the other girls chasing him, he was caring and generous. She'd never want to hurt such a kind man. When his job sends him back to Texas, she leaves her native Tulsa to move with him.If only she hadn't met Billy Snow, Jeromy's childhood friend. Her attraction to him feels like water flowing to meet water, a destiny buried deep in her cells. But is it real and lasting? Should she stifle her desire for Billy to save her relationship with Jeromy, the man she thought was perfect for her? While she's deciding, what does fate have in store for her? She hadn't known love would hurt so much."Absolutely Unforgivable is a love story that makes you question what you know and what you yearn to learn more about,” says one Amazon reviewer. “Absolutely Unforgivable has everything you could want in a good novel - strong, likeable characters, an engaging plot and some crisp, skillful writing,” another reviewer notes.

Rosemary for Remembrance


Christine Arness - 1991
    A dying woman wants Abigail to find out what really happened to her sister Rosemary, a hit-and-run victim who's been dead for more than fifty years. Delving into the past, Abigail's suspects range from a vanished hoodlum to a judge, now headed for the Supreme Court. Rosemary, who had the looks of Hollywood royalty but ran straight into every dangerous situation she could find, mesmerized all men she came across, but she kept her heart hidden, and that may have cost Rosemary her life.Unraveling the mystery, Abigail comes to see how she guards her own heart, even from sexy Ross Stewart, her co-conspirator on the case. Yet soon she must turn to him, and learn to trust, as twisted threats warn her that investigating Rosemary’s death too closely will put Abigail on the same collision course with danger and death.

Dear Maude


Denise Liebig - 2014
    Emily Stanton, a sociology major, graduates from college and is obligated to work for the mysterious company that funded her education. But a job with Evergreen Research Corporation is not what she expects. From fancy balls and operas to corsets and kid gloves, Emily learns to be a specialist in 1910 society. In the process, she finds herself fully immersed in the lives of wealthy aristocrats and industry leaders, whose thirst for power leads them to manipulate everything, including time. Thrust into this strange and dangerous world, Emily becomes their most important asset. Unable to trust her coworkers or her surroundings, however, Emily finds herself alone--with her very survival in the hands of a handsome stranger, Wendell Beringer. Unfortunately, Emily soon discovers that he has a few secrets of his own. Can she trust this man or the feelings she develops for him? Only time will tell. Follow Emily's unexpected journey, where journal entries to her deceased aunt and the powerful secrets they contain, become her only link to the life she once knew and the future she must choose to follow.

Charmeine


Emily Guido - 2012
    Over millennia Tabbruis has wandered the Earth alone, aimlessly living through many historical events. Charleen (aka Charmeine) was found in 1997 as a teenager, unable to remember where she was from or where her family was. She was sent to an orphanage where she met her best friend, Shane. With determination, she works hard and becomes a school teacher.Tabbruis comes to her aid when she is attacked by a Blood-Hunter. Charmeine’s power as a Light-Bearer, one who throws lightning, is triggered when she meets Tabbruis, and it grows exponentially.When they meet, the attraction is immediate, romantic and passionate. They are polar opposites and clash together in a dramatic way. Will Charmeine and Tabbruis fulfill their destinies? Will they realize their importance in both the Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer world? “Charmeine” is an action-packed emotional roller-coaster of passion and fury!

The Pendragon's Quest


Sarah Woodbury - 2011
    Meanwhile, the fickle god Mabon, loose again in the human world, searches for the Thirteen Treasures of Britain. With each one he collects, his power grows. With the other gods forbidden to interfere in the human world, it is up to Cade, Rhiann, and their companions to stop Mabon and the Saxons.And time is running out.

Love and Happiness


Ben Burgess Jr. - 2015
    Karen also has a secret; she’s cheating on her husband, with not one man, but two. On the outside her life seems perfect, but on the inside Karen feels neglected, bored and unappreciated. Yearning for affection and excitement, she falls into the arms of first Raheem and then Tyrell. Out of fear of losing her husband and breaking up her family, Karen ends the affairs but things don’t turn out how she planned. When Karen’s dirty secrets are revealed she must fight to keep her family together. Chris is doing all he can to hold his marriage together. He loves Karen but she grows more distant every day. When she starts coming home later and later, he suspects she is being unfaithful. When Chris accidentally takes her cell phone what he finds changes their lives forever. When tragedy strikes, Karen must decide if she should sacrifice her happiness for her husband’s love, and Chris wonders if he should stay with Karen because he still loves her despite her infidelity. But if they do stay together, will they ever find love and happiness again? Sexy, and relatable, insightful and inspiring, Love and Happiness shows us both sides of Chris and Karen's story, and reminds us that sometimes to have it all, you must first lose it all.

Cooch


Robert Cook - 2010
    His father is a wheel-chair bound former Marine and Medal of Honor winner who gives Alex advice as to how to survive in a violent world. His mother is the daughter of a Bedouin sheikh who sends a young Alex off, during his summer breaks, to experience the Bedouin life. The combination of a very young start in learning the art and craft of violence, combined with a thirst for knowledge combine to help him to become both a noted designer and user of explosives and an expert in Islamic affairs. Violent, yet thoughtful, Cooch represents the best in fast-moving, popular thrillers.

The Family Dictionary


Lisa Walker - 2013
    Quiet, that is, until threatening notes show up to disturb the peace. Trying to discover who is sending the notes leads them to investigate long-dead relatives and a family heirloom, the dictionary passed down through generations. Connie and Rebecca rush to figure out the secrets enclosed in the family dictionary with the help of local cop, Brad Hamilton. But will they find the clues in time?

Love's Labyrinth: a time travel romance


Anne Kelleher - 2000
    Great, quick read, enjoyable details, and interesting plot. Look forward to reading more from this author.” A SUPERB MEDIEVAL ROMANCE WITH A TIME TRAVEL TWIST “A ONCE AND FUTURE LOVE is a passionate time travel romance that is based on a love that flows forever. Both incarnations of Richard are fabulously drawn, but especially intriguing is the modern day soul coping with the loss of a loved one. Kelleher’s novel [is] a spectacular Medieval romance with a time traveling twist.” —5 stars from Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer Harriet Klausner “What a delicious surprise this story is! I lost myself in the well-developed characters. I felt like they were old friends. I could picture each moment, thanks to the author’s vivid descriptions.” With this novel and the enjoyable A ONCE AND FUTURE LOVE, readers will feel that Ms. Kelleher is rapidly ascending to the pinnacle of the supernatural romance field. --5 stars from Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer Harriet Klausner “What a fascinating book! Ms. Kelleher has taken time travel to a new level. Packed with energy and intrigue, this is one not to miss! The time period is cleverly brought to life, and the author does a credible job of handling various historical elements.” —Amy Wilson, Literary Times “All lovers of time travel should look to acquire this book for their keeper shelves! Superb read!” “Full of visceral detail, this book almost made me wish I could step in an English castle and vanish into the past.” “This is probably one of the best time-travels I’ve ever read. It’s rich with history, and the characters are completely believable. I thought the author did a particularly great job with the hero—I could really fall in love with him!" LOVE'S LABYRINTH .... The path to the heart can lead to unexpected places. England, 1999: When BFFs Olivia Lindsley and Alison O'Neill enter the labyrinth at Talcott Forest, a magnificent 16th century estate, they think it will be fun to pretend to be Elizabethan ladies, searching for an answer to the identity of Shakespeare's Dark Lady. Until they step outside the maze and realize they've come further than they ever thought they could... England, 1586: Both women think time travel is impossible... until they meet Queen Elizabeth, as well as the owners of Talcott Forest: Lord Nicholas and his amateur scientist brother, Geoffrey. Lord Nicholas and Geoffrey do their best to pass the two visitors off as cousins from the North, but Alison and Olivia's unusual ways soon raise suspicions of witchcraft... and worse. As tensions rise and the nooses tighten, Alison and Olivia must search for a way to return to their present, lest they lose their lives to the superstitions of the past, and their hearts to the dashing brothers Talcott.

The Road to Hell


Peter Cawdron - 2011
    Democracy has been suspended while the reconstruction effort lifts the country out of the ruins of conflict. America's fate lies in the hands of a genetically-engineered soldier with the ability to move through time.The Road to Hell deals with a futuristic world and the advent of limited time travel. It explores social issues such as the nature of trust and the conflict between loyalty and honesty.