Football glory. A giant diamond. A wandering eye. Jude and Lucy are happily engaged . . . but that doesn't mean life's a bed of roses. Once again, Jude and Lucy are torn apart by football training and a summer job that creates new tensions. This time Jude's the one with trust issues. Will Lucy's life-changing news bring them back together or end their relationship for good? Can love triumph forever?

The ‘quiet girl’. The ‘serious girl’. The ‘Oh just ignore her’ girl. There’s always one girl in class like that, isn’t there? Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s someone else. Maybe you’re glad it’s not you. But maybe, just maybe, the quiet girl’s quiet for a reason. See, she’s got a secret. She sees all your secrets.Maybe you’re lucky the quiet girl’s keeping quietThe ‘quiet girl’.The ‘serious girl’.The ‘Oh just ignore her’ girl.There’s always one girl in class like that, isn’t there?Maybe it’s you.Maybe it’s someone else.Maybe you’re glad it’s not you.But maybe, just maybe, the quiet girl’s quiet for a reason.See, she’s got a secret.She sees all your secrets.

When you’re a career criminal there’s nothing like a police dragnet on your doorstep to spoil your day. So what to do when the burka bandit pulls a diabolical stroke? Well if the Old Bill can’t sort it, better sort it yourself!The day the burka bandit hit the King Kebab mini mosque and sparked an international incident, Detective Constable “Metal” Mike Malloy was raiding his brother in law’s scrap yard. It was good solid CID work, the sort he enjoyed, so whenever the stats needed a boost he would borrow a couple of PCs from the relief, a handful of PCSOs and a dog handler for good measure and they would roar down the Old Kent Road in unmarked cars and a couple of vans blues-and-two’s going full blast and turn the place over in fine old style.Over his twenty years in the job “Metal” Mike had become a past master in the technique of raiding premises, and every time he would burst into the office, scowl menacingly and announce: “OK, everybody stay put – this is a police raid!” And Alex Donnelly, his brother-in-law would look up from his desk with tired, patient eyes and reply: “You got a warrant this time, Michael?” To which Malloy would invariably respond: “Since when did I need a warrant, Alex, this is family business.” With a sigh Donnelly would push his work aside, produce a concertina print out of his scrap register for official scrutiny, and exchange pleasantries on family affairs while the raiding party, suitably equipped in loaned hard hats and steel toe caps to avoid infringing Health and Safety scrambled over the acres of junk in the yard outside.When it was all over “Metal” Mike would return to the station, de-brief his team, crank up the system and input the “dynamic intel” in meticulous detail. The Borough had never had a more conscientious crime intelligence analyst than DC Malloy and nobody seemed unduly concerned that the monthly crime profiles uploaded to The Yard’s number crunchers appeared to relate exclusively to the activities of Southside Ferrous Factors, Alex Donnelly’s scrap metal business. Malloy could be relied upon for big number crime stats which kept the dream factory happy, and that was all that mattered.Of course “Metal” Mike’s preoccupation with his brother in law’s scrap yard was not as simple as might appear at face value. For one thing, Detective Constable Malloy was blissfully ignorant of the fact that Donnelly really was a high-class villain and that was why he never complained to the brass about the seemingly unwarranted intrusion into his business. Similarly Alex Donnelly, who felt quite confident in his ability to hoodwink his numbskull brother-in-law was unaware of the fact that the Borough’s glowing crime stats had risen through the system and had impressed NSY’s Serious and Organised Crime Command. So much so that unbeknown to him, Donnelly had been elevated to the rarefied status of a Zatopec target and circulated to all London-wide crime squads.

Stacey starts dating a jock basketball player and falls in with a super-cool crowd, including the cheerleaders who ask her to try out for the squad.

First episode in the Tales of the Quantum Corps. Lieutenant Johnny Winger leads his troopers into battle...but his troopers are robots the size of atoms. How do you train and discipline soldiers like that? Winger fights off an intelligent virus created by the Red Hammer cartel. He has to learn new ways to exercise command...and fast.Your buddy is a nanoscale robot named ANAD. Your enemy is a programmable virus named Serengeti. The Red Hammer cartel has created an addictive antidote to a man-made pandemic Looks like Quantum Corps has its hands full again. Lieutenant John Winger leads his beleaguered nanotroopers into combat, on battlefields across the globe and inside the world of atoms and molecules. First episode in the Tales of the Quantum Corps.

A sequel to the novel Kemamonit. Trapped in the past by an errant spell from her apprentice, Kemamonit battles the barbarian hoards seeking to conquer the Mediterranean.Differel Van Helsing is the 12-year old descendent of Abraham Van Helsing, the conqueror of Dracula and founder of the Caerleon Order, Britain's premier monster-hunting organization. She always knew that one day she would take over as Director from her father, but that wasn't suppose to happen for another nine years.Now her father is dead, and his murderer has made an attempt on her life. She must flee to stay alive, but that cuts her off from any help from her servants and the Order's agents and paramilitary troops. She is on her own; her only ally is a stable cat, while her only hope is her father's mysterious deathbed confession about a secret weapon hidden in the family crypt. She wants to believe him, but how can she be sure it wasn't a delusional dream?More importantly, will she survive long enough to find out?

A rebel god, hiding out in the snowswept mountains of Pennsylvania...A captivating hellion who threatens their secret...When Jenna becomes the center of a clash between Asgard's most powerful forces, she is forced to give in to the darkness that stalks her, or lose what she loves most."I should have seen Bren for what he was right away." A rebel god, hiding out in the snowswept mountains of Pennsylvania."Loki stood before the flames in a black leather jacket and tattered jeans…the son of the Grim Reaper." A captivating hellion who threatens their secret.When Jenna becomes the center of a clash between Asgard's most powerful gods, she is forced to give in to the darkness that stalks her, or lose what she loves most.After her parents' divorce, Jenna and her mother find shelter in the frozen world of Yew Dales Resort, where Jenna meets Bren Bergan, a mysterious snowboarder who, while proving elusive, seems to show up at all the wrong times. Intrigued, and anxious to escape the gloom of her own life, Jenna begins to notice the strangeness that surrounds Bren. Hills rise and fall beneath his board, trees sway as he passes, and time seems to shrink and stretch at his silent command. As she searches for answers, Jenna learns that Bren is an expatriate Norse god who has escaped his home in Asgard in order to break a cycle of destruction that threatens both of their worlds. When Loki, hypnotic master of chaos, arrives from Asgard seeking to bring Bren home, he discovers Jenna as well, and intrigue turns to danger as she becomes the object of a fateful struggle.What people are saying about the Winter Fire Series:"Dubay's ability to create striking and evocative descriptions of characters and scenes raises the impact of her novels a whole level. Five stars out of five." -Gordon A. Long, Airborn Press"Bren is hot, hot, hot, despite being the god of snow…what's not to love? The story is so beautiful…if you're a fan of Riordan's books, then you are likely to love this series too! I couldn't recommend it highly enough!" -Farzy Mae, BooksKeepMeSane"I am loving this series…the next book cannot get here fast enough!" -Laura Bronick, Facebook"Dubay's writing style flows like wind at high altitude. Likeable characters and a great climax, it delivered in areas that most paranormal romances don't." -Mara A., The Reading Hedgehog"I love these books!" -Mel Toon-poynton, Facebook"Vivid, realistic characters, a sweet love story with a great plot and no false notes!" -Busy Reader, Amazon"Bren is my newest book boyfriend…you'll end up falling in love with the characters just like I did!" -Alexandra Harris, HeaventoEarthReviews"A word of warning, it'll be hard to put down! How long do we have to wait for the next one?" -Heather Langston, Goodreads

When teenager George Lock went to live with quirky Great Uncle Harry after both his parents died, he discovered that Harry's house was a fantastic treasure-trove of elf magic, and that a really cute girl lived next-door. Unfortunately there were also Evil dragons and a witch with a taste for humans, and according to the elves it was up to a White Dragon and his Chosen to stop them.Teenaged George Lock didn't know what to expect when he went to live with Great Uncle Harry after both of his parents were killed in an apparent auto accident. The good news was, Harry's suburban Chicago yard was incredible forest and jungle, his huge quirky house was a treasure trove of magic elf books and other artifacts, and a really cute girl lived next-door. The bad news was that the forested backyard hid a portal to another universe that was inhabited by both elves and their more powerful enemies. Through it came immense Evil tainted Horde dragons that threatened all life on Earth, and an even more Evil witch with a taste for humans. According to ancient elf legends it was up to a White Dragon and his Chosen to stop the all-powerful Dark One and his Horde from consuming all life in the multiverse, and according to Harry the Chosen One might be young George.

London Fields is Amis's murder story for the end of the millennium. The murderee is Nicola Six, a "black hole" of sex and self-loathing intent on orchestrating her own extinction. The murderer may be Keith Talent, a violent lowlife whose only passions are pornography and darts. Or is the killer the rich, honorable, and dimly romantic Guy Clinch?

Bob is dead. He appears to have died in his study, alone and with the doors locked. On his desk are a pen and a photograph of his family - which are usually there.What are not usually there, are the ice pick, claw hammer, kitchen knife and bottle of prussic acid which have been arranged on his desk. A lot of questions need to be answered. The main one is WHO KILLED BOB?A giggling blue fairy takes Zoe on a journey to find her soul. She discovers the power of silence inside herself and it changes her life.

Coming to grips with the loss of his grandfather, young Gabriel Celtic gains new understanding, and respect for the man that had been his mentor. The Journal is a prequel for The Adventures of Gabriel Celtic by J.T. Lewis.GENRE: Children’s Adventure (An Unofficial Minecraft Book for Kids Age 9-12)Book 4: The Legend of Charlie the Creeper KingAfter the adventures Carl went through with his friends to save the Dragon Lord, life has been quiet. Even though he feels as if he has a place to belong now, Carl can’t stop researching the legend of Charlie the Creeper King and his lost kingdom.The legend stated that long ago, creepers had an entire kingdom to themselves. One day, they mysteriously vanished. Carl, anxious to discover if the legend is real, sets off to follow the trail.Along the way he meets a human, Chloe, who is also looking into the lost kingdom legend. The two team up to discover the mystery.But the path to the kingdom isn’t as straight and narrow as Carl is expecting. He finds himself dealing with jungles filled with carvings, monsters that are seemingly drawn to them, and skeletons that sneak up on them.Traveling from a mysterious jungle all the way to a secret water temple, Carl and Chloe are determined to discover the truth of the creeper kingdom legend.This unofficial Minecraft book is not authorized, endorsed or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB or any other person or entity owning or controlling the rights of the Minecraft name, trademark or copyrights. All characters, names, places and other aspects of the game described herein are trademarked and owned by their respective owners. Minecraft®/ /TM & ©2009-2016 Mojang/Notch.

When Sophie's best friend takes her to New York to participate in a Christmas flash mob, she has no idea that her whole world is about to be turned upside down by one very attractive Santa Claus.When Sophie's best friend takes her to New York to participate in a Christmas flash mob, she has no idea that she's about to wind up in the spotlight alongside one very attractive Santa Claus. Or that their hilarious encounter will wind up as the latest viral video to hit the internet. Follow Sophie through a whirlwind adventure that might just end in a holiday romance.

Lillian Ann Cross was ordinary. She lived a simple life and she lived it day by day. In the blink of an eye, however, Lillian's life changed forever. It was a twist of fate that changed Lillian, for she came to know bloodshed and fighting as a new way of life. In the blink of an eye, Lillian became The Switchblade Mamma.Lillian Ann Cross was ordinary. She lived a simple life and she lived it day by day. Lillian woke and slept by the command of a clock's arms. In the blink of an eye, however, Lillian's life changed forever. It was a twist of fate that changed Lillian, for she came to know bloodshed and fighting as a new way of life. She walked a thin line between good and evil and trying to remind herself that she was not a bad person became her daily. In the blink of an eye, Lillian became The Switchblade Mamma. This is book one of a three part series.

After the exciting fourth grade at McJone's Foundry School, the girls come back for their last term -- with new students and a new teacher. Will the new students -- or student -- ruin the girls' last, precious year'?Deep in the woods on top of a desolated hilltop stood the most haunted cemetery ever known called "Haunted Hills Cemetery."Legend has it that in 1855 a man by the name of Jester Flats was the new Sheriff in town. One thing the townspeople had no idea about when Jester Flats was appointed the new Sheriff in the town of Deadsville. The Sheriff had his own idea of how he wanted to bring law and order in the town of Deadsville. His way would be, by way of an axe. He was the most feared Sheriff the town of Deadsville has ever known. According to the son of the sheriff just after he was born, Jester's wife was caught in bed with another man in his own home. Jester happened to forget his axe that day and never left home without it, but this day would be a day he'd never forget. Jester noticed a horse was tied to a tree next to his house. Jester didn't like the looks of it so he cautiously opened the front door of his house. Jester heard laughter coming from his upstairs bedroom. Jester took his axe out of the closet and went upstairs to investigate. Jester slowly opened the bedroom door and there lying on his bed was his wife and another man.

Conflicts between a father and son come to a head when an air conditioning repairman named Harry and his son Frank meet a Mayo Indian early one morning at a fishing camp on the Rio Mayo in Sonora, Mexico. This short story takes place shortly after World War Two.Harry, an air conditioning repairman, and his son Frank have journeyed to a fishing bungalow on the Rio Mayo, fulfilling a prior promise Harry made to his son. Frank has returned to Arizona from Chicago where he worked at a Naval hospital during World War Two. Their early-morning encounter with a Mayo Indian brings the father and son into conflict when Frank refuses to believe the man's story. Will they resolve their differences or remain at odds?

Raised in a little fishing town, Cairo Goodridge instead opts for a bigger brighter future in the concrete jungle, New York City. Success surrounds him, but all good things have to come to an end. After the cruel hand of mother nature brings destruction and desolation to his new home. He is forced to survive in the new untamed twisted city, were being human just doesn't cut it any more!Joshua Laden is tired of ashram life. Setting out with a group of friends, he goes in search of a mysterious Yogi living in isolation far up into the mountains. It is said that this man has achieved Enlightenment - the divine state of bliss - and not only that, he is willing to share his experience with anyone willing to make the effort to go and find him... A short story

Mirror, mirror ... Ever since he was a small boy, Dylan has been seeing things in mirrors - shadows and things other people just can't see. When his boss at work starts needling him (and his coworkers join in on the wicked fun), the mirrors open and the fiendish stuff starts oozing out.Mirror, mirror ... Ever since he was a small boy, Dylan has been seeing things in mirrors - shadows and things other people just can't see. When his boss at work starts needling him (and his coworkers join in on the wicked fun), the mirrors open and the fiendish stuff starts oozing out. Can Dylan ever lead a normal life? And what about the boss's daughter, whose pictures Dylan admires on Facebook and Instagram? Will she still care for him if she knows all his secrets?

The Checked Moon is a novel as black as the fingernails of a dead man and as scented as a flower. The protagonist is Alida, a woman suffering from a disease dating back to the cultures of middle-ages Europe. Alida is a werewolf and is married to a man suffering from the same disease, the lawyer Luca Menozzatti...The Checked Moon is a novel as black as the fingernails of a dead man and as scented as a flower. The protagonist is Alida, a woman suffering from a disease dating back to the cultures of middle-ages Europe. Alida is a werewolf and is married to a man suffering from the same disease, the lawyer Luca Menozzatti. They lead a peaceful life until Luca, in full metamorphosis, is killed by Manuel Bracconieri. What happens to a werewolf after death? He reverts back to human, so the police can only arrest Bracconieri for murder, not knowing that the wolf has wounded and infected him. Will Alida be able to prevent the murderer of her husband to transform inside the prison at next full moon? Is there a cure for the disease enslaving her? Is it love? Love is called Riccardo. A normal man, far from the horrors to which Alida is accustomed. But what is normality in a city, Rome, where murderers walk along the street and monsters lock themselves in their houses to protect others from themselves?

A handful of soldiers make their way through the wilderness in the year 2142 to reach Olympia, the abandoned capital of the fallen state of Washington.In the fallen state of Washington lies a deserted city, Olympia. Empty buildings wait in the frost, pillaged at the end of the 21st century, back when the place tried to survive after the Dissolution of the Union. The city is dead now, and only a handful of elite soldiers have dared make their way through the wilderness to obey orders, to retrieve something rare and precious in the heart of this accursed ruin.

Do men love differently than women? The answer is not related to gender, but to four types of love: dominant, adventurous, erotic, and affectionate. Find your love typology, get simple advice, and enjoy cultural references, while reading an emotional love story! You will discover a literary text written in layers, combined with nonfiction, mythology, modern art, music, morality and eroticism.Do men love differently than women? Should only women play hard to get? In this eye-opening book, the answers to these questions are not related to gender differences, but to four types of love (dominant, erotic, pragmatic and affectionate) that define the complexity of each individual behavior.Whether your interest is defining your own love typology, getting simple advice that will help your relationship, enlarging your cultural horizon or reading a romantic story, Layers of Love is the blueprint. The main character, Serena Maier, is an ordinary introvert young woman in her twenties, struggling with anxiety issues. She works as a cultural event organizer in Hermannstadt, dreaming of becoming a writer one day. After breaking up with a very attractive jazz player, who used her emotionally, she finds herself trapped in a similar love story, this time, with an egocentric photographer. In the end, she has to find out why life is still worth living and true love is still worth fighting for.After reading her story, you will:• enjoy layersism, a new style of writing, combining literature with nonfictional short texts.• discover intriguing mythological love stories, great musical and art references• better understand unrequited love, depressive episodes and retroactive jealousy• questions love related moral stereotypes related to virginity and promiscuity.

In order to hear God, we need to be tuned to Him. If we don’t practice this “tuning in” process, it can go way out of whack. It disappoints God when we go through our lives without actually listening to Him and He desperately wants to communicate with us. Even when we go to prayer, we don’t listen. We usually have a list of requests for Him, so we talk to Him instead of listen.Sometimes we get caught up in talking and forget that God gave us two ears with which we can hear each other. God also gave us spiritual ears that He uses to communicate with us. God is a relational being. That means that He created us so that we can have a relationship with Him, our Creator. But sometimes we fill our lives up with so much noise that we drown God’s voice out. In order to hear God, we need to be tuned to Him. If we don’t practice this “tuning in” process, it can go way out of whack. It disappoints God when we go through our lives without actually listening to Him and He desperately wants to communicate with us. Even when we go to prayer, we don’t listen. We usually have a list of requests for Him, so we talk to Him instead of listen. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with talking to Him. In fact, He wants us to talk to Him. But sometimes He just wants us to listen