Put a little meow in your stocking with these tales of Christmas romance from four New York Times bestselling authors. Lora Leigh, Nalini Singh, Erin McCarthy, and Linda Winstead Jones have a special gift for readers: heartwarming holiday stories featuring passionate romance, paranormal adventure, and a distinctly alluring feline touch. With four thrilling stories—including one featuring Lora Leigh's genetically altered Feline Breeds—this is a collection packed with more surprises than Christmas morning, and more chills than the snowiest winter night...
The dictionary says that fear is an emotion excited by threatening evil or impending pain accompanied by a desire to avoid or escape it, apprehension or dread. The pastor and his family in this story lived in a state of fear for many months as wicked and evil circumstances plagued them almost daily. Lies, intrigue, and murder all found their way into this deliberate attempt to ruin a minister and his ministry. Demons are very real and often play a role in leading people astray. Make sure you are on the Lord's side and not helping the enemy of our souls like some of those in this narrative!
Four bestselling authors invite readers to spend Christmas night with these novellas spiced with sexy romance and paranormal passion. From a shape-shifting leopardess who wants a pack-mate to be her soulmate to a surprise snowstorm that brings a surprise gift, these all-new tales by Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh, and Jean Johnson will stir your spirit in all the right places.
The main characters, Shaylene and Matthew, are normal kids who met, fell in love, and answered the call to the mission field in Cuba. Their love story is fraught with separation due to war, memory loss (amnesia), and unusual circumstances. God was obviously training them for their sojourn on the mission field. Once on the field in Cuba, they come up against many strange people, including witch doctors, who are out to destroy them and their ministry using incantations and witchcraft and all sorts of devious ploys. They also encounter storms that ruin their living quarters and allow them to see the love and care of the natives to whom they've been ministering. They experience the death of family members and the unexplainable antics of a mysterious white dog. This story is based on actual experiences that have occurred and are still happening because God is a God of miracles, and He shows up wherever people know and love Him--and believe--not just one time but Forever and a Day.
Bridget Montrose discovers the body of a disliked developer in a dumpster. Cruising Palo Alto with little Mick in his stroller, she uncovers surprising goings-on that involve her friends and neighbors. By the time she (and two simpatico cops) finally track down the truth, the murderer’s right behind her. Bridget Montrose mystery by Lora Roberts Smith; originally published by Perseverance Press
Human bones are discovered by the boys Liz Sullivan is babysitting. As if caring for Bridget Montrose's four children is not demanding enough, there's now an investigation into the fifteen year old crime. Paul Drake reluctantly accepts Liz's helpful observations, but the old crime starts to intrude on the present, with frightening results. 4th Liz Sullivan mystery by Lora Roberts; originally publisher by Fawcett
Liz Sullivan has a past. So she keeps pretty much to herself, living and freelance writing in her VW bus in Palo Alto, California. Then the body of Pigpen Murphy is found under her vehicle. Detective Paul Drake thinks she did it-maybe-so Liz can use the help of her few friends and the ladies in her writing workshop-but there's one problem she has to settle alone. First Liz Sullivan Mystery by Lora Roberts; originally published by Fawcett
Frankie Lou's back and Poppy's madder than a wet hen. Create a church choir filled with teenage misfits? Over Poppy's dead body. Minister's daughter Frankie Lou McMasters has come back to Ruby Springs, Texas with her daughter, Betsy, eleven years after running off to marry the town bad boy. Her mild notoriety as a bad girl is prime gossip for her childhood enemy, Poppy Fremont, now choir director of Faith Community Church--where Frankie Lou's daddy, now retired to Florida, was the preacher. When Frankie Lou comes to the deacons with a request to add a youth choir of at-risk teens she's been coaching, Poppy throws a fit. A few hours later, Frankie Lou finds her dead in the baptistery pool. And Poppy's not playing possum. Frankie Lou sets out to clear her name as the main suspect, and tries to locate the real killer. Could he be sexy Joe Camps, the father of one of her teen singers? In the meantime, her momma shows up from Florida to take charge of Frankie Lou's life. Bless her heart. Lora Lee also writes as Loralee Lillibridge. Learn more about her contemporary romances and keep in tune with the Joyful Noise at lora-lee.com
Lora Leigh does it--in the lair of a strange breed, part man, part wolf, on the hunt for the woman he craves--and needs--to fulfill a hunger clawing at him from within. Angela Knight does it--in the psychic realm of a woman attuned to the touch of strangers--and the powerful temptations of a seductive and mysterious protector. Emma Holly does it--in the fantastic Demon World where a powerful Queen rules--until she commits the sin of falling in love with the handsome son of her worst enemy. Diane Whiteside does it--in an alternate universe of Regency magic where two lovers are threatened by a vicious mage, and swept up in a turbulent war off the Cornish cliffs.
Animal hungers and human emotions entwine like strands of DNA in these six novels in the sexy paranormal series featuring the genetically engineered Breeds and those who created them—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lawe’s Justice and Deadly Sins. Megan’s Mark Harmony’s Way Tanner’s Scheme Dawn’s Awakening Mercury’s War Coyote’s Mate
Clothes make the man" (or woman). This is especially true in early Hollywood silent films where a character's appearance could show an immense number of different things about them. For example, Theda Bara's role in A Fool There Was (1915) was known for her revealing clothing, seductive appearance, and being the first "Vamp." Wardrobe and costume design played a larger role in silent films than in modern movies. The character's clothes told the audience who they were and what their role was in the movie. In this in-depth analysis, the author provides examples and explanations about noteworthy characters who used their appearance to further their fame.
LORA LEIGH "Hannah's Luck" When burglars try to break into her home, kindergarten teacher Hannah Brookes is lucky to have Sheriff Rick Grayson on her side. Especially when their mutual attraction leads to distraction... RED GARNIER "Reckless" Police detective Zach Rivers isn't the only man in Phoenix who's obsessed with the beautiful Paige Avery-but he's definitely the sexiest and, quite possibly, the most dangerous... ALEXIS GRANT "Tempt Me" R&B star Anita has beauty, talent, fame-and her very own stalker-which is why she needs a professional bodyguard. But can she resist mixing business with pleasure when the hired muscle is to die for? LORIE O'CLARE "Love Me 'til Death" Homicide detective Ashley Jones hates working with the FBI. But Chase Reed is one special agent whose rule-breaking methods, razor-sharp mind, and rock-hard body make for one killer combination...
To rescue her aunt from the ghost of a serial killer, twelve-year-old Evie Von Rathe embarks on a journey into a strange world filled with hungry witches, ghosts, and a story thief, all while trying to fulfill her deal with the Clackity.
Get to know the irresistibly sexy Nauti Boys in this collection of novels from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh. NAUTI BOY Duty as a U.S. Marine put a safe distance between Rowdy Mackay and the temptation of a nubile Kentucky vixen. Now he's back home and ready to engage in the kind of erotic games that have earned him and his two cousins a Nauti-boy reputation in three counties... NAUTI NIGHTS James “Dawg” Mackey has lusted after sweet Crista Jansen for years. Just as many as she’s spent running from the dangerous attraction that sparked between them. But now, Dawg has a plan to entice her to stay. It’s kind of low-down. And kind of hot... NAUTI DREAMS After a long separation, Natches McKay is being dragged back into his father’s life in a way that could destroy him and the only woman he’s ever felt a spark for… NAUTI INTENTIONS The girl of Major Alex Jansen's dreams—and red-hot fantasies—has always shyed away from the danger she thinks men represent. Now, Alex sets out to prove Janey wrong, with lingering—sometimes torturously slow—caresses... NAUTI DECEPTIONS Sheriff Zeke Mayes knows there’s more to Rogue than meets the eye, though what meets the eye is pretty smoking. He’s prepared for a long struggle getting Rogue to drop her defenses—and give in to desire...
One Christmas Eve, a chance for healing awaits lifestyle influencer Luciana “Lux” Blake in “A Noche Buena for Lonely Hearts,” a heartwarming holiday romance. Luciana is surrounded by holiday cheer that feels painfully out of reach. While she hides her heartache behind a flawless façade, past trauma crashes the fiesta, prompting her to escape familial chaos. Fate intervenes when she bumps into family friend Oliver Amador, a sexy single papi, longing to escape the shadows of his pain. When he offers her a ride, their journey takes an unexpected turn, setting the stage for a magical Noche Buena. One that promises to change everything. As they bond over their shared heartbreak, Luciana and Oliver strike a one-night deal to create the perfect Christmas Eve together and then go their separate ways. Under the glow of the lights, their connection deepens through shared stories, slow dancing, and steamy kisses that set their souls on fire. But as the clock ticks down to their bittersweet goodbye, the ghosts of the past come barging in. Will Oliver and Luciana find the courage to embrace a new beginning or let their past overshadow the magic of an unforgettable night? A Noche Buena for Lonely Hearts is a companion piece (prequel) to my upcoming novel, The Spring in My Heart, the next full installment in my A Love for All Seasons series, coming March 6, 2025. It contains a cliffhanger.
The Survival Story of the Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia told through the lives of two women The survival story of the Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia has been remembered within the tribe for generations, but the massacre of Patawomeck men and the enslavement of women and children by land hungry colonists in 1666 has been mostly unknown outside of the tribe until now. Author Lora Chilton, a member of the tribe through the lineage of her father, has created this powerful fictional retelling. Told in first person point of view through the imagined lives of two women, Chilton tells the harrowing stories of Ah’SaWei WaTaPaAnTam (Golden Fawn) and NePa’WeXo (Shining Moon), members of the surviving Patawomeck tribe, who after the slaughter of their men were sold and transported to Barbados via slave ship. Separated and bought by different sugar plantations, they endured, each plotting their escapes before finally making their way back to Virginia to be reunited with the few members of the tribe that remained.
Liz Sullivan is temping at SoftWrite and doing census interviews to supplement her freelance writing earnings. She’d met Jenifer Paston briefly that morning at SoftWrite, and in the evening she was there when the young woman’s body was discovered. She’s in a good position to learn insider details at the software company, but Detective Paul Drake warns her to mind her own business—and her runaway niece and homeless puppy. 2nd Liz Sullivan Mystery by Lora Roberts; originally published by Fawcett
A sexy paranormal series set in a world where genetically altered Breeds and the humans who created them sometimes come together in the fiercest of passions. After the Feline Breeds' main base is attacked, Tanner desires revenge. So he kidnaps Scheme Tallant-the daughter of a one-time high-ranking member of the Genetics Council. But when Tanner discovers that Scheme herself is a target of her father's ruthless mission, his vengeance takes a back seat to saving the life of the woman he hopes to claim as his mate.
The Dundee International Book Prize has established itself as the UK's premier prize for debut novelists. The award, now running for the eighth time, is for an unpublished novel on any theme and in any genre. Dundee is a city which embraces writers: A.L. Kennedy was born and bred in the city and Douglas Dunn, Kate Atkinson, John Burnside, Bill Duncan and Rosamunde Pilcher are amongst the "glitterati" who have drawn on the City of Discovery for their inspiration over the last two decades. The 2014 shortlist boasts talented debut authors from as far afield as New Zealand and the USA.
The heyday of silent film soon became quaint with the arrival of "talkies." As early as 1929, critics and historians were writing of the period as though it were the distant past. Much of the literature on the silent era focuses on its filmic art--ambiance and psychological depth, the splendor of the sets and costumes--yet overlooks the inspiration behind these. This book explores the Middle Ages as the prevailing influence on costume and set design in silent film and a force in fashion and architecture of the era. In the wake of World War I, designers overthrew the artifice of prewar style and manners and drew upon what seemed a nobler, purer age to create an ambiance that reflected higher ideals.
A memoir of growing up in a dysfunctional family in the United States during the 1970s and 80s, Lora Lee describes how she responded to a chaotic world by closing in on herself and building a shell around her, a shell which is cracked open when she endures cancer treatment for the second time and is forced to take stock of her life up to that point. Goodbye Mommy explores our relationships with our families, whether completely dysfunctional, adoptive, or more conventional, but the book's real importance lies beyond that in the way it raises the question of how far our families, upbringing and traumas suffered can seriously affect our health, both immediately and in later life. Lora Lee's story is honestly told, without being mawkish or self-pitying. Her recovery from breast cancer provides a happy and hopeful ending.
From the Roaring Twenties and the Group of Seven to the Automatistes and the early Cold War, Canadian artists lived through and embodied an era of global tumult and change. With an interweaving of historical narrative, lavish illustrations, and writings by many of Canada's most revered cultural figures, Lora Senechal Carney illuminates the lives, perspectives, and works of the era's painters and provides glimpses of the sculptors, poets, dancers, critics, and filmmakers with whom they associated. Canadian Painters in a Modern World gives readers direct access to a carefully curated selection of writings, artworks, photos, and other documents that help to reconstruct the public spheres in which artists including Paul-Émile Borduas, Emily Carr, Alex Colville, Lawren Harris, David Milne, and Pegi Nicol MacLeod circulated. Each of the book’s eight chapters consists of a narrative about a key issue or debate, focusing on the relationship of art to politics and society, and on how these are negotiated in an individual's life. Relating artistic engagement with and responses to the Spanish Civil War, the Second World War, and the Cold War, Senechal Carney discovers a common desire for new connections between art and life. Revealing continuities, ruptures, and watershed moments, Canadian Painters in a Modern World showcases artistic production within specific socio-political contexts to shed new light on Canadian art during three decades of conflict and crisis.
An unflinching yet ultimately hopeful appraisal of the workplace factors that determine career risk and resilience among K–12 teachers, informed by the lessons of the COVID-19 crisis
Through My Eyes is a memoir about life and all the intoxicating emotions that come with it. Filled with anecdotes, memories, and reflections about the meaning of home, romance, travel, education, family, and figuring out what to do in life—Through My Eyes is alternately funny, moving, and enlightening. Whether navigating grocery stores and subways in South Korea, transporting hospital patients to safety during the Fort McMurray fire, or adapting to eccentric roommates during her university studies, Lora Norman discovered adventure, new connections, and life lessons in every opportunity and every challenge. Life is not just shaped by our experiences, but also by our perceptions of and reactions to those experiences. That is what keeps it interesting!
Get proven guidance to build a market-driven supply chain management system Supply chain management processes have gradually shifted from a supply-driven focus to a demand-driven one in order to better synchronize demand and supply signals. Bricks Matter shows you how you can identify market risks and opportunities and translate these into winning tactics. Business cases highlight how business leaders are winning through market-driven approaches. Helps you understand how to apply the emerging world of predictive analytics for the better management of value networks Includes business cases illustrating the market-driven approach Reveals how businesses can identify market risks and translate these into supply-side tactics As companies transition from demand-driven to market-driven approach, the focus in organizations shifts from one of vertical excellence to building strong market-to-market horizontal processes. Improve revenue by increasing market share, improve profit margins, and maintain high levels of customer service with the indispensable guidance found in Bricks Matter.
Lucy and Louie Lora are a husband a d wife team, They live in California and have been blessed with three children. Lucy and her husband pastored a church in southern California for over 15 years. Lucy Lora Ministries believes in presenting the uncompromised "Word of God," and coming alongside Pastors, to help them in the so needed Restoration, for these Last Days. Lucy Lora, with over 29 years in Ministry, works with her husband to bring Hope, Restoration and Healing to all the areas in people's lives. This book is dedicated to all of the men and women who have been waiting to hear God's voice for a very long time, and find a new and refreshing season for their lives. There is an opening in the Atmosphere and fabric of Time. God wants to take you to His very Presence "To the Bridge of Holiness." Are you ready to change your garments? And put on your garments of Strength? The Kingdom of Heaven, is calling.
In her later years, while World War II was raging, Lora Wood Hughes wrote about her busy and interesting life as a nurse. The reissue of No Time for Tears, long out of print, restores her voice to human memory. During a career that took her to Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Canada, she never stopped caring for people, and some of them would have tried anyone's patience. Among her "cases" described in lively detail here are a stingy dowager and a measle-ridden prostitute who causes her to be quarantined in a house of ill fame. The "crazy patterns" of her rich and humane life continued into World War II when, instead of resting in her home on Puget Sound, she supervised a Red Cross hospital unit.
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