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The Horseman
by Jillian Hart19th Century American West.Dillon Hennessey was a man like no other...Strong yet caring, determined yet kind. But he was still a man, Katelyn Green reminded herself, and therefore not to be trusted. Hadn't her own husband abandoned her in her hour of need? And yet the whispers in her soul promised happiness with this man who'd gentled horses...and her heart! Katelyn Green had lost a child, and Dillon knew it ate away at her very core. He would help her if he could, if he had the words and ways. But would his tenderness be enough to win a woman who'd been robbed of her faith in love?
A Robot's Tale (Wall-E)
by Jillian Joy SamuelsZOOM AHEAD TO the 29th Century and meet WALL-E! He's a lovable robot just doing what he was programmed to do--condense all the Earth's trash into cubes and pile them up.
The Dread Goddess: Book Of Icons - Volume Two (Book of Icons #2)
by Jillian KuhlmannA powerful young woman must restore peace to the land—and herself—in this Arabian Nights-style fantasy for fans of Bradley Beaulieu and N. K. Jemisin.In the rival kingdoms of Ambar and Aleyn, gods walk among mortals in the form of human icons, carrying out their whims and waging untold chaos… Having decimated the city of Jhosch, Aleynian icon Eiren flees to the wilderness of the Ambarian north. She finds solace in a distant sanctuary, trying to make peace with the knowledge that she embodies Theba, the goddess of destruction. Soon, though, there is more devastation on the horizon: an imposter has declared herself the Dread Goddess in Eiren&’s place and rallied the Ambarian army to destroy Aleyn. Traveling to cut them off and save her family&’s kingdom, Eiren works to uncover the secrets of her past and keep Theba in check―all while consumed by memories of Gannet, the Ambarian icon she left behind. Eiren&’s journey takes her back to the haunted ruins of Re&’Kether, an ancient city at the heart of a kingdom their warring peoples once shared. Now she must reconcile who she knows she is―a gentle-souled storyteller―with the monstrous Dread Goddess who dwells within.&“Lyrical and luminous―a great read.&”―Laura Bickle, author of The Hallowed Ones and The Outside on The Hidden Icon Eiren&’s journey takes her back to the haunted ruins of Re&’Kether, an ancient city at the heart of a kingdom their warring peoples once shared. Now she must reconcile who she knows she is—a gentle-souled storyteller—with the monstrous Dread Goddess who dwells within.
The Hidden Icon (Book of Icons)
by Jillian KuhlmannAn enthralling Arabian Nights-style fantasy perfect for fans of Bradley Beaulieu and N. K. Jemisin. Eiren, the youngest daughter of the Aleynian royal family, has been living in exile in the deep desert of their kingdom. When the invading force from Ambar captures her family and demands that Eiren alone return with the Ambarians to their distant, mountainous lands, she agrees for the sake of her people. Gentle, perceptive, and able to sense the thoughts and feelings of those around her, Eiren is a storyteller—and unsure why the Ambarians have chosen her instead of her more brazen siblings. As she grows closer to the masked and enigmatic Gannet, one of her captors, on the journey to Ambar, Eiren learns that her special gifts mark her as an icon—the rare, living embodiment of a god. Gannet, too, is an icon, and when he awakens more abilities within her, Eiren discovers a bitter truth: She is host to Theba, the goddess of destruction. A dark and dangerous force, Theba awakens similar appetites in Eiren. But there’s more the Ambarians aren’t telling her, and secrets Eiren has to uncover for herself. To know the truth of why she was taken from her home, Eiren must become one of the monsters from her stories, whether she wants to or not.
The Miss Education of Dr. Exeter (Phaeton Black Romance #3)
by Jillian StoneFrom steam-powered bunkers to steamy boudoirs, paranormal detective Phaeton Black knows his way around Victorian London. But sometimes, when you slip down a rabbit hole, there's no turning back. . .If The Portal's A-Rockin'. Phaeton Black is missing. Sucked into an alternative universe--courtesy of Professor Lovecraft's Trans-Dimensional Injection Portal--the illustrious investigator is nowhere to be found. Even the bewitching Miss America Jones, who's pregnant with Phaeton's child, has no clue to his whereabouts. But when a spy fly's microphone picks up Phaeton's voice in the parlors of Paris, she enlists his dearest friends to track him down--before his deadliest enemies find him first. . . Don't Come A-Knockin'. Accompanied by the dashing Dr. Exeter, his delightful ward Mia, and a trusty duo of Nightshades, it's off to the City of Lights for the determined Miss Jones. Unfortunately, there is something about Paris in the fall that brings out the devil in Dr. Exeter--and the beast in mild-mannered Mia, whose animal urges transform her into a gorgeous panther. With physical reality unraveling on both sides of the cosmic rift, the good doctor must extract Phaeton Black from the clutches of a diabolical techno-wizard--or both could lose the women they love to love. . .forever.
The Moonstone and Miss Jones (Phaeton Black Romance #2)
by Jillian StoneA master of paranormal deduction--and paramour seduction--Phaeton Black has a knack for bumping into things that go bump in the night, from ghoulies and ghosties to long-leggedy beauties. . .Mooning For The MoonstoneBarely escaping the clutches of a succulent succubus, Phaeton Balck returns to London only to get sucked into another unearthly scheme. Professor Lovecraft has been tinkering with the secrets of life and death, replacing body parts with the latest mechanical marvels. To succeed, he needs to tap the power of the fabled Moonstone--and he needs Phaeton's help. Of course, Phaeton would prefer to investigate the more interesting body parts of Miss America Jones. Perhaps, bringing his lady friend along for the ride won't be to too much trouble. . .Shanghaied In ShanghaiThe bewilderingly beautiful and bountifully gifted daughter of a Cajun witch, Miss Jones is always up for an adventure, especially with Mr. Black as her traveling companion. But when Phaeton is mysteriously shanghaied in Shanghai, America thinks he's run out on her. Stranded in the Orient--and steaming mad--she's prepared to look under every stone for the missing detective. The case has put them both in the most compromising positions, but this time, Miss Jones is on top and Mr. Black is at the bottom. . .of a truly infernal plot.Praise for The Seduction of Phaeton Black"A sexy, supernatural romp!"--Zoë Archer"[A] dark Victorian concoction. . .sexy as hell!"--Ray Garton, author of Live Girls
The Seduction of Phaeton Black (Phaeton Black Romance #1)
by Jillian Stone Morgan LeighIn the gaslit streets of Victorian London, phantoms rule the night, demons dance till dawn, and one supernatural detective dares to be seduced by the greatest power of all. . .He's The Man With The Magic TouchA master of deduction, seduction and other midnight maneuvers, Phaeton Black is Scotland Yard's secret weapon against things that go bump in the night. His prodigious gifts as a paranormal investigator are as legendary as his skills as a lover, his weakness for wicked women as notorious as his affection for absinthe. But when he's asked to hunt down a fanged femme fatale who drains her victims of blood, he walks right into the arms of the most dangerous woman he's ever known. . .She's The Devilish Miss JonesPressing a knife to his throat--and demanding he make love to her--Miss America Jones uses Phaeton as a willing shield against the gang of pirates chasing her. As deadly as she is, with a derringer tucked in her garter, Miss Jones is not the vampiric killer he's been staking out--but she may be just what Phaeton needs to crack the case. As the daughter of a Cajun witch, she possesses uncanny powers. As a fearless fighter, she can handle anything from Egyptian mummies to Jack the Ripper. But when an ancient evil is unleashed on the world, she could be his only salvation. . .or ultimate sacrifice. "[A] dark Victorian concoction. . .sexy as hell!" --Ray Garton, author of Live Girls"A sexy, supernatural romp!" --Zoë Archer
The Wall at the Edge of the World
by Jim AikinAfter the apocalypse, a group of telepaths live in isolation, until one of them discovers people on the other side of the wall.
Enemies Closer (Marvel Spider-Man)
by Jim BeardWhen Doctor Octopus is released from jail for good behavior, Spider-Man knows something must be up. He can't believe the eight-armed menace is going straight, despite Doc Ock's vow to focus on traditional science rather than on the world-destroying kind. But with Hydra crashing Ock's first day as a free man and S.H.I.E.L.D. sniffing around Doc's new lab, Peter Parker decides it's time to dig deeper. It's only after taking a job as Octavius's assistant that Parker learns the secret that is driving Ock's research, and the reason why every agency in town is after it. With Ock caught between Hydra and S.H.I.E.L.D., battling for his technology, Spider-Man leaps to help his old nemesis-only to see public sentiment swing against him. Now on the outs with both the good guys and the bad, Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus must learn the value of keeping their friends close, and their enemies closer. Marvel fans will be thrilled from the beginning to the end of this action-packed adventure from Marvel.com writer Jim Beard.
Planet of the Apes: Tales from the Forbidden Zone
by Kevin J. Anderson Jonathan Maberry Jim Beard Nancy Collins Rich HandleyThe 1968 Planet of the Apes film has inspired generations of authors. Now a who's who of modern writers produces sixteen all-new tales, exclusive to this volume, set in the world of the original films and television series. Dan Abnett • Kevin J. Anderson • Jim Beard • Nancy CollinsGreg Cox • Andrew E.C. Gaska • Robert GreenbergerRich Handley • Greg Keyes • Sam Knight • Paul KupperbergJonathan Maberry • Bob Mayer • John Jackson MillerTy Templeton • Will Murray • Dayton WardEach explores a different drama within the post-apocalyptic world, treating readers to unique visions and nonstop action.
El remolque al borde del abismo: Ven de vacaciones. Quédate por la eternidad…
by Jim BeckettHarley knows her grandparents are sick, but what she doesn't know is that the four of them will take turns going to the bathroom in their vacation trailer when she comes to visit.None of it makes sense and sends her into a panic until her Nana, the last to make the leap, explains to her that the bathroom in their getaway home is not only that, but a portal to the afterlife.For years they had been the secret keepers of this portal, but now, in their time to enter, leaving life behind for the land of the dead, that responsibility has fallen to Harley.Beyond the shock, there is only one problem with the plan, Harley's little brother Malcolm has accidentally disappeared along with them after he hid inside a bag on wheels.Now, suddenly, some very important decisions must be made, as not only will their parents arrive to join the vacation the next morning, but if Malcolm stays in the land of the dead for 24 hours, he will be trapped there forever, unable to escape.Our main character comes to the conclusion that he must enter the portal of doom, navigate the Land of the Dead and rescue his brother before his parents arrive at the caravan.The Caravan at the Edge of DoomHarley sabe que sus abuelos están enfermos, pero lo que no sabe es que los cuatro se turnarán para ir al baño de su caravana de vacaciones cuando ella venga de visita.Nada de eso tiene sentido y la hace entrar en pánico hasta que su Nana, la última en dar el salto, le explica que el baño de su hogar de escape no es solo eso, sino un portal al más allá.Durante años habían sido los guardianes de este portal en secreto, pero ahora, en su momento de entrar, dejando atrás la vida por la tierra de los muertos, esa responsabilidad ha recaído en Harley.Más allá de la conmoción, solo hay un problema con el plan, el hermano pequeño de Harley, Malcolm, ha desaparecido accidentalmente junto con ellos después de que se escondió dentro de una bolsa con ruedas.Ahora, de repente, se deben tomar algunas decisiones muy importantes, ya que no solo sus padres llegarán para unirse a las vacaciones a la mañana siguiente, sino que si Malcolm se queda en la tierra de los muertos durante 24 horas, estará atrapado allí para siempre, sin poder escapar.Nuestro personaje principal llega a la conclusión de que debe ingresar al portal de la perdición, navegar por La Tierra de los Muertos y rescatar a su hermano antes de que sus padres lleguen a la caravana.
Five Stinky Socks: A Counting Book
by Jim BentonOne silly monster searches for his super stinky socks in this clever counting book from the New York-Times–bestselling author of the Catwad series!Jim Benton, “the mastermind behind the It’s Happy Bunny and Dear Dumb Diary series” (Publishers Weekly), presents a rollicking new book that will leave toddlers laughing while they learn about counting . . . 1 stinky sock. I’ll tell you why it stinks.I used it to wash dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.2 stinky socks. I found one in my shoe.It’s black and white just like a skunk and smells as bad—pee-eww!
Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1: And Other Excellent Questions (Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1)
by Jim Benton*Winner of the 2022 Pop Culture Classroom Excellence in Graphic Literature Award for Best Children’s Nonfiction!*Two curious robots seek the answers to life’s most pressing—and hilarious—questions in this full-color graphic novel series by Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Franny K. Stein and Catwad!Join Jop and Blip as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor.• Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars?• What if you wanted a dragon sandwich?• Why do we need TWO ears?With Jop and Blip, everything is worth knowing! Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Dan Gutman!
At the Movies
by Jim BostjancicIn At the Movies, follow the story of Garbonzo, a young boy growing up in Vancouver in the 1970s, whose passion for movies leads him on a journey of self-discovery. As he befriends the local film critic and starts sneaking into restricted shows, he develops a love for the works of director Sam Peckinpah and a deeper understanding of the power of cinema. But when he gets caught up with the wrong crowd and ends up in jail, he loses everything, including his love interest and his job at the local theater. Years later, he returns to his hometown to find the theater industry in decline, but is given a chance to save the remaining theaters and make his dreams a reality. At the Movies is a coming-of-age tale that explores the transformative power of cinema on both an individual and a community level.
Green Comet
by Jim BoweringAs Elgin wakes from a centuries-long sleep, it’s to the memory of danger and loss. Even in the confusion of re-animation, he wonders if this time she’ll be there. But then he remembers the mysterious Visitor and the perilous mission that took Frances from him, and darkness closes in again. Even so, there’s always the hope that this time will be different, that they will have found a way. It was always like this. Hope would always rise again, no matter how often it was struck down.
Parasite Puppeteers
by Jim BoweringElgin and Frances wake up to find Green Comet deserted and open to the vacuum of space. Together they try to find out why. Has the deadly Visitor found them? Did they sacrifice so much just to find it was in vain? The one way they can find the answer is to face their deadliest peril, and the mysterious beings who sent it their way. They do it the only way they know how, with bravery and determination.
The Francesians
by Jim BoweringAfter their conflict with the deadly Visitor, and their expedition to the moon of the ones who sent it, Elgin and Frances leave the Makers -- the violently primitive species that created the apocalyptic Visitor -- and head back to Green Comet, only to discover that dark forces have been active in their absence. They can turn away and avoid a confrontation with the Francesians, if they want. They don't have to take on the responsibility of freeing Green Comet from the Francesians' reign of repression. The people let it happen and maybe they should be allowed to get themselves out of it. They don't have to take on the responsibility, but they will, because they didn't save their people from annihilation only to let them live in darkness.
Academ's Fury (Codex Alera #2)
by Jim ButcherIn Furies of Calderon, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher introduced readers to a world where the forces of nature take physical form. But now, it is human nature that threatens to throw the realm into chaos. <P>For centuries, the people of Alera have harnessed the furies—elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal—to protect their land from aggressors. But no fury can save them from the dangers they face within. A mysterious attack from across the sea has weakened the First Lord. Should he fall, a bloody civil war is inevitable. The responsibility of fending off assassination attempts and treachery within the First Lord’s circle of spies falls on Tavi, the one man with no fury to call.
Academ's Fury: The Codex Alera: Book Two (Codex Alera #8)
by Jim ButcherFor centuries, the people of Alera have relied on the power of the furies to protect them from outside invaders. But the gravest threat might be closer than they think.Tavi has escaped the Calderon Valley and the mysterious attack of the Marat on his homeland. But he is far from safe, as trying to keep up the illusion of being a student while secretly training as one of the First Lord's spies is a dangerous game. And he has not yet learned to use the furies, making him especially vulnerable.When the attack comes it's on two fronts. A sudden strike threatens the First Lord's life and threatens to plunge the land into civil war. While in the Calderon Valley, the threat faced from the Marat is dwarfed by an ancient menace. And Tavi must learn to harness the furies if he has any chance of fighting the greatest threat Alera has ever known . . .
Academ's Fury: The Codex Alera: Book Two (Codex Alera #8)
by Jim ButcherFor centuries, the people of Alera have relied on the power of the furies to protect them from outside invaders. But the gravest threat might be closer than they think.Tavi has escaped the Calderon Valley and the mysterious attack of the Marat on his homeland. But he is far from safe, as trying to keep up the illusion of being a student while secretly training as one of the First Lord's spies is a dangerous game. And he has not yet learned to use the furies, making him especially vulnerable.When the attack comes it's on two fronts. A sudden strike threatens the First Lord's life and threatens to plunge the land into civil war. While in the Calderon Valley, the threat faced from the Marat is dwarfed by an ancient menace. And Tavi must learn to harness the furies if he has any chance of fighting the greatest threat Alera has ever known . . .
Backup: A Story of the Dresden Files
by Jim ButcherLet's get something clear right up front. I'm not Harry Dresden. Harry's a wizard. A genuine, honest-to-goodness wizard. He's Gandalf on crack and an IV of Red Bull, with a big leather coat and a .44 revolver in his pocket. He'll spit in the eye of gods and demons alike if he thinks it needs to be done, and to hell with the consequences--and yet somehow my little brother manages to remain a decent human being. I'll be damned if I know how. But then, I'll be damned regardless. My name is Thomas Raith, and I'm a monster. So begins Backup a twelve thousand word novelette set in Jim Butcher's ultra-popular Dresden Files series. This time Harry's in trouble he knows nothing about, and it's up to his big brother Thomas to track him down and solve those little life-threatening difficulties without his little brother even noticing.
Battle Ground: The Dresden Files 17 (Dresden Files #17)
by Jim ButcherTHINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET SERIOUS FOR HARRY DRESDEN, CHICAGO'S ONLY PROFESSIONAL WIZARD, in the next entry in the No. 1 New York Times and No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Dresden Files.Harry has faced terrible odds before. He has a long history of fighting enemies above his weight class. The Red Court of vampires. The fallen angels of the Order of the Blackened Denarius. The Outsiders.But this time it's different. A being more powerful and dangerous on an order of magnitude beyond what the world has seen in a millennium is coming. And she's bringing an army. The Last Titan has declared war on the city of Chicago, and has come to subjugate humanity, obliterating any who stand in her way.Harry's mission is simple but impossible: Save the city by killing a Titan. And the attempt will change Harry's life, Chicago, and the mortal world forever.
Battle Ground: The Dresden Files 17 (Dresden Files #17)
by Jim ButcherTHINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET SERIOUS FOR HARRY DRESDEN, CHICAGO&’S ONLY PROFESSIONAL WIZARD, in the next entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files. Harry has faced terrible odds before. He has a long history of fighting enemies above his weight class. The Red Court of vampires. The fallen angels of the Order of the Blackened Denarius. The Outsiders. <P><P>But this time it’s different. A being more powerful and dangerous on an order of magnitude beyond what the world has seen in a millennium is coming. And she’s bringing an army. The Last Titan has declared war on the city of Chicago, and has come to subjugate humanity, obliterating any who stand in her way. Harry’s mission is simple but impossible: Save the city by killing a Titan. And the attempt will change Harry’s life, Chicago, and the mortal world forever. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Battle Ground: The Dresden Files 17 (Dresden Files #17)
by Jim ButcherTHINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET SERIOUS FOR HARRY DRESDEN, CHICAGO'S ONLY PROFESSIONAL WIZARD, in the next entry in the No. 1 New York Times and No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Dresden Files.Harry has faced terrible odds before. He has a long history of fighting enemies above his weight class. The Red Court of vampires. The fallen angels of the Order of the Blackened Denarius. The Outsiders.But this time it's different. A being more powerful and dangerous on an order of magnitude beyond what the world has seen in a millennium is coming. And she's bringing an army. The Last Titan has declared war on the city of Chicago, and has come to subjugate humanity, obliterating any who stand in her way.Harry's mission is simple but impossible: Save the city by killing a Titan. And the attempt will change Harry's life, Chicago, and the mortal world forever.
Blood Rites: Book six of The Dresden Files (Dresden Files #6)
by Jim ButcherHarry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, takes on a case as a favor to his friend Thomas-a vampire of dubious integrity-only to become the prime suspect in a series of ghastly murders.From the Paperback edition.