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Someday Soon
by Janelle TaylorTHE PAST HELD THE KEY TO THEIR PASSION. . .AND THEIR FUTURE.Cammie Miller's career hangs on convincing Oscar-winning actor Tyler Stovall to play the lead in the movie that would make her a star. But she would rather die unknown than succumb to begging Tyler. Although ten years have passed, she still remembers the reckless night they once shared-and the hurt when he mysteriously disappeared. What Cammie doesn't know is that Tyler is running away from a dark Hollywood secret and that nothing can lure him back-unless Cammie can prove to him that their love is worth a second chance. . ..
Wrapped Together (Portland Heat #5)
by Annabeth AlbertA hunky shop owner restores the Christmas spirit in a handsome ex-friend turned rival in this gay romance novella by the author of Knit Tight.For a stationery store owner, the holidays are great for business. But for Hollis Alcott, Christmas reminds him of the tragic events of three years past, and the last thing he wants to do is take part in Portland's over-abundance of festive cheer. But Sawyer Murphy, a hunky gift shop owner whose brother is married to Hollis's sister, has made it his mission to pluck Hollis out of his holiday blues. And his plan is beginning to work. Wrapped in the warm glow of newfound passion, the former business rivals hit up Portland's finest holiday traditions—and Hollis's icy attitude begins to melt like snowflakes on his tongue. But he isn't sure he can trust anyone with the only gift he has—his heart—without breaking it like an antique ornament. Unless he can find the courage to take a leap with the one lover he never expected . . .Praise for the Portland Heat series“Tremendously charming and sexy.” —RT Book Reviews on Served Hot“A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh“Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast
Wildfire: ( Annotated )
by Zane GreyIn a land of red cliffs and towering stone monuments, with the brooding Colorado River running through it, the unmatched Zane Gray sets his classic novel about a rancher, a blood feud, and a horse named. . .WildfireBostic, a powerful rancher with a strong-willed 18-year-old daughter, has lost track of Lucy's wanderings. Caught up in a feud with two families, running his empire with an iron fist, Bostic does not know that Lucy has met a man who chased a horse called Wildfire for weeks and months, hundreds of miles, across a canyon and a river. . . As soon as Lin Sloan, Lucy's strange rider, joins Bostic and his men, they are confronted by a brazen horse thief and an explosion of violence long coming. While Lucy has been chasing her freedom, and riding the wild horse that can only be ridden when he chooses, someone has been hunting her. Bostic and Sloan see the danger, but it's too late: Lucy's fate is in the hands of a brutal killer--and only killing can set her free. "In a changing world it is comforting. . .and entertaining to spend a little while in the company of Zane Grey." --New York Times"Zane Grey epitomized the mythical West that should have been." --True West"Grey was a champion of the men and women who tamed the Old West."--Booklist
Saved and Single
by Sheila CopelandIn a sizzling tale of secrets, faith, and love, a group of L.A. friends learn the true meaning of being single, saved--and scandalous. . .Tiffany is used to planning Los Angeles' biggest, glitziest weddings, but her own love life is pretty nonexistent. A God-fearing, thirty-two-year-old virgin, Tiffany is committed to finding just the right husband to share her life with. She's had her eye on Myles, her church's sexiest, most-sought-after bachelor. But Myles's obsession with the superficial proves problematic. ("You can learn to love the Lord, but you can't learn to be fine.")When flyers for a new Christian singles website are handed out after a wedding, Shay, Tiffany's younger sister, secretly posts Tiffany's profile online. Before long, Shay is using the website to also get dates for herself–even though she has a boyfriend and two small children at home. Deborah, Tiffany's best friend, also gets in on the online action. She is successful, beautiful, and prides herself on her high "Bible-centered" standards. But when Deborah meets Mr. Saved-Rich-and-Perfect online, she's not ready for his whirlwind of passion, expensive gifts. . .and a diamond-cluster-worth of lies. Now, as hopes rise and fall, illusions shatter, and their personal lives are forever changed, can these three dazzling women hold on to their bond, their values--and their dreams? "Copeland's highly charged page-turner will leave readers begging for more." --Romantic Times on Diamond Revelation
Death and Desire (The Nation #1)
by P.H. TurnerAncient rituals. Up-to-the minute deception.Reporter Taylor McWhorter knows something is going on at the newly reopened uranium mine on the local Navajo reservation. The Native workers are being fired. Rumors of bad Native American spirits and shapeshifters mingle with the stink of leach pit mining. The rough red mountains and steep canyons hide more passes and getaway trails than any maze. And Taylor’s sources keep turning up dead…Until she meets Captain Trace Yazzie, head of the tribal police force and plenty to reckon with on his own. The chemistry between them is enough to incinerate Taylor’s rule about mixing business and pleasure. But with a murderer on the loose, priceless Navajo artifacts turning up in the wrong places, and Trace’s suggestion that spirits disturbed from looted burial sites might be part of the problem, Taylor can’t afford to lose her head to lust. This might be the story of the year. But unless she keeps her wits about her, it could be the last one Taylor ever tells…71,268 Words
Games Women Play (The Game Series #1)
by Zaire CrownIn this fast-moving, gritty debut novel, one woman learns that even the strictest rules are made to be broken… At thirty-seven, Tuesday is eager for a better way of life. That means getting out of the game her gentleman’s club has been fronting. Her all-female “business” team has made a fortune using the club to attract, seduce—and rob—wealthy men. But in addition to being squeezed by a corrupt cop, an unfortunate incident has put Tuesday deep in debt to a ruthless gun dealer and is creating dangerous dissent behind-the-scenes... Tuesday only sees one option. She’ll have to go undercover playing girlfriend to legendary Detroit crime boss Sebastian Caine. But the risky move just might cause her to break her #1 rule: don’t catch feelings. Because things are not what they seem—and neither is Sebastian. Now Tuesday may have to choose between the future she’s always wanted, the team she swore loyalty to, and the money she desperately needs to save her own life…
Wanted Undead or Alive: Vampire Hunters and Other Kick-Ass Enemies of Evil
by Jonathan Maberry Janice Gable BashmanDiscover the nature of Evil. . . and how to kick its butt!These days you can't swing an undead lycanthrope without hitting a Minion of Evil. They're everywhere--TV, film, the basement. . .right behind you! It's never been more important to know what you can do to keep them at bay. Garlic? silver bullets? holy water? torch-wielding mob?From today's foremost experts on nightmares-come-to-life, this indispensible guide identifies and describes mankind's enemies--supernatural beasts, ghosts, vampires, serial killers, etc.--and unearths effective time-proven responses to each horrific threat. • Separate fact from fiction, the deadly from the merely creepy. • Learn when to stand your ground and when to run screaming for your life. • Determine which monster-specific heroes to call and their likelihood of success. • Consider your own potential as a Champion for Good, Conqueror of the Damned.Whether we're talking ancient vampire hunters or modern-day FBI profilers, it's good to know someone's got your back in the eternal struggle between Good and Evil. And this book, with over fifty illustrations, as well as commentary from luminaries like filmmaker John Carpenter, author Peter Straub, and the legendary Stan Lee, provides all the information and reassurance you need to sleep soundly at night. Just not too soundly.With 8 pages of color art
Real Vamps Don’t Drink O-neg: The Real Werewives Of Vampire County; When Darkness Comes; Real Vamps Don't Drink O-neg; And Hunted By The Others
by Tawny TaylorFirst Love Or First Bite? Although Sophie Hahn works as a paranormal researcher, she doesn't believe in ghosts, werewolves, or anything to do with the supernatural world. But when it appears that her best friend Dao is slowly being killed by a female vampire, her beliefs are put to the test. Dao's new wife is the prime suspect, though she doesn't look capable of hurting a fly, let alone sucking the life out of someone. On the other hand, watching Dao whither away to nothing isn't an option. So if Sophie has to go vampire hunting, she'll do it. . .They are the Others--the vampires, mages, and werewolves once thought to exist only in our imaginations. Now they're stepping out of the shadows, and nothing in our world will ever be the same again. . .In A Town Like This, Being A P.I. Can Be MurderShiarra Waynest's detective work was dangerous enough when her client base was strictly mortal. But ailing finances have forced her to accept a lucrative case that could save her firm--if it doesn't kill her first. Shiarra has signed on to work for a high-level mage to recover an ancient artifact owned by one of New York's most powerful vampires. NEVER TEMPT FATEIt's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears.For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death.Drama. Scandal. Secrets. And a whole lot of supernatural goings-on.I'm Pureblood Were, And Proud Of It. . ."Where Darkness Lives" by Alexandra IvyNo one's more surprised than Sophia when she's struck by an unfamiliar maternal urge to move near her daughters. But instead of being greeted by a welcome committee, she's targeted by kidnappers. . .and saddled with a gorgeous bodyguard on a mission to protect--and seduce. . .I'm A Tomboy At Heart, But I Want A Man Who Makes Me Feel Like A Real Woman. . ."Murder on Mysteria Lane" by Angie Fox
Scrappily Ever After
by Mollie Cox BryanSpringtime may be for lovers, but for one of the ladies of the Cumberland Creek Scrapbook Crop, it’s turning into a season of conflict. Still smarting from her divorce, Vera can’t decide whether to accept a marriage proposal. She doesn’t want to spoil a good thing by putting another ring on her finger. On the other hand, her mother Beatrice has flown off to France with the man of her dreams. But when folks claim to have seen Bea around town and Vera can’t reach her, she starts to search for her mother. Is Bea still in France? And if not, what has happened to her? As Vera tries to solve the mystery of her missing mother, other problems crop up for the scrapbookers, including a health crisis in Sheila’s family and a surprise announcement from Paige’s son. If only life could be as neat and pretty as a scrapbook album! Some of the answers to their recent dilemmas will bring surprises that the croppers could never have predicted!Includes tips and a glossary of terms for the modern scrapbooker!
Someone Like You (The Harrisons #2)
by Jennifer GracenA wealthy bad boy soccer star is out to prove he&’s not just playing the field with a beautiful school teacher in this contemporary romance. Soccer star Pierce Harrison is a favorite of the London tabloids, and the black sheep of the wealthy Harrison clan. But now he&’s back home at his family's luxurious Long Island compound. People are wondering what happened—especially when he agrees to coach a kids' soccer team. His co-coach, school teacher Abby McCord, should be grateful. Instead she's fending off some seriously smoldering advances from the scandal-ridden athlete. . . Abby is definitely not lacking in passion, but the sweet-faced beauty needs to learn a thing or two about taking a team to the championship—and a whole lot about letting go of her painful past. Pierce definitely knows how to make the moves, but will Abby trust that the famous scoundrel can settle down with the one woman who has taken hold of his heart
Original Love
by J.J. MurrayPeter Underhill was smitten by Ebony Mills the moment she joined his street hockey team--a coal-eyed, tomboy goddess, as dark and dazzling as he was pale and awkward. That she returned his affection was a boy's dream come true. But despite a bond that grew into their teens, Peter's intolerant father and Ebony's meddling family finally forced them apart. That was twenty years ago--and Peter has been trying to find his way back to his first and true love ever since. . . When she was a kid, Ebony feared no one, not even Peter's violent, bigoted father. Back then, Ebony said she'd love Peter forever, and she meant it. It didn't matter that they couldn't share milestones like the high school prom together--what they had was the real thing, and nobody could take it away. . .or could they? Even now, Ebony doesn't quite understand how she and Peter disappeared from each other's lives. Has the hatred that surrounded them finally won? Ebony doesn't want to believe that, but she knows one thing: if she ever has the chance to reunite with Peter, she'll never let him go. Because you don't throw away something that only comes along once in a lifetime. You don't mess with original love. . .
Death Rides Alone (Luke Jensen Bounty Hunter #5)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneA cowboy on the right side of justice finds himself on the wrong side of a barrel—from the bestselling Western authors of the Sidewinders series. Mountain Man Smoke Jensen&’s long-lost brother Luke Jensen is a dead shot scarred by war—the perfect formula for a bounty hunter. And he&’s cunning, and fierce enough to bring down the deadliest outlaws of his day . . .Law of the Gun Luke Jensen has earned this bounty, hunting down the violent man charged with murdering a preacher&’s daughter. The outlaw Judd Tyler confesses to many crimes, but not the girl&’s murder. And he tells Luke they won&’t reach the town of White Fork alive because a corrupt sheriff does the bidding of a cattle baron, and that man&’s son is the true killer. Sure enough, halfway to White Fork, Luke and his prisoner are battling for their lives, and when they finally reach town, they&’re greeted by a storm of bullets, betrayal, and blood. With a band of innocent travelers caught up in the melee, Luke is outgunned, surrounded, and sure of one thing: his only job now is survival—by the measured, efficient, righteous killing of as many men as he can . . . Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone &“[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.&”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles &“There&’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action.&”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown
The Business of Sex
by Rhonda LeahWith Lee in her life, Laurel doesn't need the props she peddles. Laurel Delacroix owns and operates The Rubber Tree, a sexual necessities shop, on Bourbon Street. She's spirited and independent, but when the man by whom she measures all others reappears in her life, she can't resist tempting fate. She might not do relationships, but she craves sex. And sex with her inspiration for The Rubber Tree is the best she's ever had. Lee Carter is used to women dropping at his feet, but Laurel is different. She's a challenge in every way. When he finds out about the threats she's receiving, along with her store being vandalized and her condo torn to shreds, he'll do anything to protect her. . .and make her see they belong together permanently. WARNING: This story contains explicitly fun sex and strong language.30,373 Words
End Game (A Jonathan Grave Thriller #6)
by John GilstrapThe son of a government scientist must be found at any cost in this taut political thriller that &“starts off explosively and keeps on rolling&” (Joe Hartlaub, BookReporter). Deep in the American Heartland, a team of assassins goes to work. In short order, a Chechen scientist and double agent for the U.S. government is dead. But the team didn&’t exactly finish the job. The man&’s teenage son is still alive. In possession of crucial and potentially lethal information, he&’s now on the run—and off the grid. The feds know who to call: Jonathan Grave and his elite rescue team at Security Solutions. Their mission is simple: find the boy and keep his information out of the wrong hands. But simple doesn&’t mean easy. The boy has a bodyguard with unusual talents, and she's not giving up without a fight. Only by bringing them both back alive can Grave expose the traitor in the highest levels of power—and prevent an all-out nuclear war.
Sacrifice (Elemental #5)
by Brigid KemmererThe explosive Elemental finale by the New York Times bestselling author who &“will melt your heart and blow your mind&” (Jennifer L. Armentrout). One misstep and they lose it all. For the last time. Michael Merrick is used to pressure. He&’s the only parent his three brothers have had for years. His power to control Earth could kill someone if he miscalculates. Now an Elemental Guide has it out for his family, and he&’s all that stands in the way. His girlfriend, Hannah, gets that. She&’s got a kid of her own, and a job as a firefighter that could end her life without a moment&’s notice. But there are people who have had enough of Michael&’s defiance, his family&’s &“bad luck.&” Before he knows it, Michael&’s enemies have turned into the Merricks&’ enemies, and they&’re armed for war. They&’re not interested in surrender. But Michael isn&’t the white flag type anyway. There will be blood on the ground tonight . . . Praise for Brigid Kemmerer and The Elemental Series &“Magic, suspense, and enough twists to keep you reading until sunrise. An incredible start to the series!&” —Erica O&’Rourke, award-winning author of Torn &“Five hot guys, one tough heroine, plenty of romance and non-stop action . . . Elemental is the new series to watch.&” —Inara Scott, author of The Marked &“A refreshingly human paranormal romance . . . read fast and keep that heart rate up.&” —Kirkus Reviews
In Sheep's Clothing
by Mary MonroeA restless young woman thinks she's found a free ride to happiness and adventure. But it's a trip that may land her in prison—or worse. . . When Trudy Bell lands a job at a travel agency, she feels like a new woman. And her friendly personality soon wins her the adoration of her colleagues—with one exception. Ann Oliver, the only other African American employee, a high-level manager who despises Trudy's low-income background. But no one is going to ruin Trudy's new life. In fact, she's found a way to make it even better. As a secretary, Trudy has easy access to company credit cards. Including Ann's. . .Before long Trudy's leading a double-life—Ann's life—complete with a secret apartment where she entertains the men she meets at upscale bars. But their worlds collide the night Trudy brings home the wrong man—one who has an angry score to settle. With Ann. Now, unless Trudy can convince him she's not the woman he's after, she may pay the highest price of all. . ."Monroe serves up a tasty dish of murder, deception, lust, and just desserts."—Library Journal on She Had it Coming"Monroe's richly drawn characters will stay with readers long after the book is finished."—Booklist
Winchester 1887 (Winchester #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneA violent outlaw robs a train with a stolen rifle, and a deputy U.S. Marshal is hot on his trail in this action-packed Western.From America's most popular, bestselling Western writer, each novel in this brilliant new series follows the trail of a different gun—each gun with its own fiery story to tell.On the American frontier, every gun tells a story.A boy in Texas waits for a Christmas present he chose from a Montgomery Ward catalog. The present, a brand new, lever action Winchester 1887 and a box of its big .50-caliber slugs, never makes it there. Instead, the rifle is caught up in a train robbery and starts a long and violent journey of its own—from the hands of a notorious, kill-crazy outlaw to an Apache renegade to a hardscrabble rancher and beyond. But while the prized Winchester is wandering the West—aimed, fired, battered and bartered—Deputy U.S. Marshal Jimmy Mann is hunting for the outlaw who robbed the train in Texas. The only clue he has is this prized and highly coveted weapon. What stands in his way are storms, Indians, thieves, a lot of bloody deaths—and a merciless desperado just waiting to kill the lawman on his trail . . .
Awkwardly Ever After (Smith High #4)
by Marni Bates"Fans of Meg Cabot will find Marni's voice equally charming and endearing." --Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling authorIt's prom season at Smith High School and love is in the air. . .for some people.Melanie Morris knows she shouldn't keep flirting with her best friend's brother, Dylan Wellesley, even though the last thing she feels is "sisterly" around the cute soon-to-be freshman. But attending prom with somebody else might mean losing him for good. . . Isobel Peters accepts the fact that she's a huge geek, but she never expected renowned player, Spencer King, would want to get his hands on. . .her reputation. What begins as a bargain could turn into something real--or a Notable disaster! Corey O'Neal is dating the boy of his dreams, rockstar Timothy Goff. But it isn't easy to trade in anonymity for instant celebrity status, especially now that swarms of protesters want them both banned from prom. Dating Prince Charming in real life is a whole lot harder than it sounds in fairytales. Happily ever after? Try awkwardly ever after! "Relatable characters, hot guys, and sassy high school drama!" --Seventeen Magazine on Invisible"Light and fun. . .Notable captures the essence of today's teen culture." --VOYA on Notable
Jingle Bell Bark (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery #11)
by Laurien BerensonA sleuth rescues two orphaned Golden Retrievers—and tries to solve their master&’s murder—in this &“delightful&” mystery from the Agatha Award finalist (Publishers Weekly). This year, all Melanie wants for Christmas is a dull moment. Between her teaching job, and showing her Standard Poodle puppy, there just aren&’t enough hours in the day. But when her son Davey&’s usual bus driver, Henry Pruitt, disappears and is replaced by a surly, pierced twentysomething, Melanie is concerned. The elderly, amiable Henry was a friend to all in the neighborhood, so she decides to check on him…only to find that he died two days earlier, under suspicious circumstances. As if that weren&’t bad enough, Henry&’s two Golden Retrievers are now bereft of both master and home. Melanie can&’t just abandon them, so she brings them to her Aunt Peg, the most stubborn woman on the planet, who&’s now determined to find out the truth about Henry's death, no matter what it takes. Soon, the indomitable Aunt Peg has Melanie making a list of suspects and checking it twice. And unless she sniffs out this Scrooge of a killer fast, a lump of coal in her stocking may not be the worst thing Melanie gets this Christmas… &“As ever, the author provides a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the world of show dogs.&”—Publishers Weekly "Melanie Travis is a terrific character."--Romantic Times
Captive Passions: A Novel (The Captive Series #1)
by Fern MichaelsA pirate captain plots to end the man who killed her sister in this classic lusty tale of romance and revenge at sea by the #1 New York Times bestseller. Boldly commanding a sleek Spanish ship, Sirena Córdez possesses a headstrong and impatient demeanor that inspires both shock and respect from her male crew. But when a band of marauders attacks the vessel, killing her beloved sister, Sirena vows to destroy the man she believes is responsible for the assault. Ruthless and impossibly handsome, Regan van der Rhys will stop at nothing to ensure his company&’s success in the Spice Islands. Blaming Regan for her family&’s tragedy, Sirena poses as his demure bride and plots revenge. Yet he stirs her blood as no man has before. Desperate to expose his treachery, the lady captain lures her husband on a fateful journey at sea, where each will fall under an enticing spell of burning passion as the truth is uncovered . . . First in the series! Praise for the Novels of Fern Michaels &“There's enough melodrama in Michaels's newest offering . . . to quench the thirst of soap opera devotees.&” —Publishers Weekly on About Face &“Michaels knows what readers expect from her and she delivers each and every time.&” —RT Book Reviews on Perfect Match
The Wolf Within (Alpine Woods Shifters #3)
by Sondrae BennettAlpine Woods Shifters, #3 Will his love be enough to keep her safe? Julie doesn't know what to think when the man she's had a crush on her entire life--a man she thinks is meant to be her sister's mate--starts flirting with her after she returns home from college. The harder she tries to distance herself, the harder he works to win her over. He cant't want to mate with her. . .a freak born a full human among shifters. So why won't he accept her rejection? Brendan's waited years for Julie's return. Now that she's finally home, there's nothing to keep him from her. . .not even her three alpha wolf brothers. But he's not the only one after Julie. Something is stalking her, and Brendan's protective instincts toward her kick in, but at what cost? When the unthinkable happens, will Julie and Brendan's love give them the strength they need to persevere?35,000 Words
To Taste The Wine
by Fern MichaelsFrom the incomparable Fern Michaels comes a timeless story of desire, ambition, and star-crossed love, stretching from the bustling streets of 19th century London to the untamed beauty of Australia.Since she was a young girl, Chelsea Myles has performed with her uncle Cosmo's theater troupe, entertaining London's roughest crowds while Cosmo picks customers' pockets. Fate has given her no other means of surviving. Until one night, a robbery goes awry and Chelsea is left holding a fortune in gold--enough to buy her passage to Australia, and the chance of a new life.On board the vessel bound for New South Wales, Chelsea meets charismatic Quaid Tanner, who's returning to his vineyard in Sydney. Their affair is as brief as it is blissful, for Quaid holds a secret that must keep them apart. But beneath the endless skies of this bold new land, two passionate hearts will defy the odds and overcome every obstacle to find a way back to each other. . .To Taste The Wine
Lessons in Pleasure
by Victoria DahlNew York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley sizzles with three of romance's hottest talents. . .Virginia Henley, "Smuggler's Lair" Victoria Carswell will not be bound by society's dictates. She'll even risk skinny-dipping in view of an abandoned castle. At least, Victoria thinks it's abandoned, until a dashing smuggler lures her into an adventure that defies every rule. . .Sally MacKenzie, "The Naked Laird" The viscount's house party promises to be one of the season's highlights, and Lord and Lady Kilgorn are delighted to attend. If only the long-estranged couple had realized they were both invited--and assigned to the same bedchamber. . .Victoria Dahl, "Lessons in Pleasure" Newly married to her beloved James, Sarah Hood should be blissfully happy. . .yet close proximity to a man fills her with anxiety. But James plans to awaken Sarah to pleasure, in order to forge a true union of body and soul. . .Kristi Astor, "Swept Away" Vivacious Christobel Smyth is a gentleman's daughter, while brooding, proud John Leyden comes from a family of northern mill owners. The two could not be more different, yet as passion flares at a country party, Christobel finds he may be her match in every way. . .
Dungeon of Death: Chris Benoit and the Hart Family Curse
by Scott Keith"Asking Scott Keith about professional wrestling is like asking Wayne Gretzky about hockey." --Murtz Jaffer, Inside PulseThe True Story Behind Wrestling's Deadly Secret On June 25, 2007, Canadian pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their seven-year-old son Daniel were found dead in their Fayetteville, Georgia, home. The ruling of murder-suicide caused a media frenzy and stunned wrestling fans around the world. Yet the Benoit tragedy was only the latest in a string of disasters that have dogged Stampede Wrestling, operated by the Calgary-based Hart family. In the first book of its kind, Scott Keith offers an in-depth look at the Hart family "curse" that has left all the Stampede Wrestling alumnae either crippled or dead. Were these deaths preventable or inevitable? How did a sport famous for showmanship and entertainment become overrun by rampant drug use, depravity, and greed? Chris Benoit isn't the only wrestler to be brought down by a history of drug use--many other big names in the sport have fallen victim to wrestling's drug culture and steroid obsession. Why has nothing been done about this, even now after these latest deaths? Scott Keith knows wrestling from the inside out. This compelling and candid account reveals not only what's gone wrong in the world's most spectacular sport but what must be done to save it.
Chasing Paradise (Chasing Paradise #2)
by Sondrae BennettAlpine Woods Shifters, #2 He'll do whatever it takes to earn back her trust. A vacation is exactly what Ethan needs to escape the mate hungry females in his pack. Determined to have fun, he can't think of a better way to start than sampling all the different flavors the shifter only resort has to offer, and not the food variety. But after he meets Gwen, no one else holds any interest for him. Ethan came on vacation to avoid mating. There's no way he's going to give up his freedom without a fight. Gwen is devastated when she hears her mate denying everything they are to each other. She can't sit by, watching him fool around with other girls at the resort. Or worse, crawl back, unable to resist the mating pull but not really wanting her. She needs to get away and her own vacation sounds like the perfect plan. But she should have remembered what her mother always taught her, never run from a predator unless you want them to chase you. The hunt is on. . . Content Warning: This title contains explicit sex26,000 Words