Sheikh Omar Fakim Al-Daqqa has a problem: as presumptive heir to the throne of Al-Thakri, the Middle-Eastern nation’s constitution demands that he must have a child in order to accede to the throne. Knowing that his power-hungry brother is desperate to usurp his throne and have a baby before him, Omar knows he must act quickly, and he already has a potential mother in mind…Sheikh Omar Fakim Al-Daqqa has a problem: as presumptive heir to the throne of Al-Thakri, the Middle-Eastern nation’s constitution demands that he must have a child in order to accede to the throne. Knowing that his power-hungry brother is desperate to usurp his throne and have a baby before him, Omar knows he must act quickly, and he already has a potential mother in mind…Carrie Green is Sheikh Omar’s personal physician, and she’s quickly growing disillusioned with life in Al-Thakri. Wishing to travel the world and put her skills to better use, she needs a way out. However, when the Sheikh makes her a scandalous offer – an outrageous sum of money to have his child, and as quickly as possible - Carrie cannot turn him down.Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Carrie has long harbored feelings for her gorgeous Sheikh employer, but she soon encounters second thoughts. Can Carrie really go through with it, and become pregnant by royalty?This is a standalone Sheikh romance novel from best-selling author Holly Rayner. It contains a guaranteed HEA, and a tale of romance that will capture your heart. As an added gift, it also contains the first few chapters of Holly Rayner\'s previous romances, The Sheikh\'s American Baby, and Hassan: The Bad Boy Sheikh\'s Baby.

Stand-alone!! I had a simple life. I worked two jobs, made ends meet, and hung out with my mom and twin brother. The other part of my life was about avoiding him, but when SWAT raided my boyfriend’s home, that was the last straw. The boyfriend got tossed and to help me keep busy, my brother talked me into joining their old band again, but I had to be honest. It wasn’t a hard sell. Playing drums was in my blood. I used to be addicted and that craving hadn’t been satisfied in three long years. The only problem was their lead singer. It was him. The drums might not have been the only thing I was addicted to. I think I was still addicted to him too.

When they first met Lord Jeremy William Radcliffe, Charlie and her twin sister, Elizabeth, were escaping from their uncle- taking turns acting the young gentleman to avoid detection. But Charlie couldn't help falling head over heels - and out of a window - for the handsome lord. Of course, that was only the beginning; Lord Radcliffe insisted on showing "him" and her lovely sister to London. But how could he do that? With every touch, Radcliffe seemed unknowingly to incite indecent desires in Charlie, and his fraternal intent was certain to land her in a fine mess. Though it was a great game to play a boy, there was more fun in being female. And after one brush of his fiery lips when her guise was gone, Charlie swore to be nothing but his woman forevermore.

Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined.... Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister’s throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala’s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country’s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line — and from Illior’s faithful, who spread the Oracle’s words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king’s nephew — his sister’s only child — grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess’s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin’s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king’s wrath, a mother’s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother’s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder.... From the Paperback edition.

The crucial sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Secret History of Twin Peaks, this novel bridges the two series, and takes you deeper into the mysteries raised by the new series. The return of Twin Peaks this May is one of the most anticipated events in the history of television. The subject of endless speculation, shrouded in mystery, fans will come flocking to see Mark Frost and David Lynch's inimitable vision once again grace the screen. Featuring all the characters we know and love from the first series, as well as a list of high-powered actors in new roles, the show will be endlessly debated, discussed, and dissected. While The Secret History of Twin Peaks served to expand the mysteries of the town and place the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, wide-ranging history, Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier tells us what happened to key characters in the twenty-five years in between the events of the first series and the second, offering details and insights fans will be clamoring for. The novel also adds context and commentary to the strange and cosmic happenings of the new series. For fans around the world begging for more, Mark Frost's final take laid out in this novel will be required reading.

When a star model disappears, Aunt Eloise insists that Nancy replace the model in a fashion show. Nancy reluctantly accepts the invitation, only to discover that several of the clothes for the show have been stolen! Once on the trail of her elusive enemies, Nancy discovers clue after clue pointing to a diabolical scheme that she must stop at all costs! Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 4/21/2005 Pages: 192 Reading Level: Age 8 and Up

The escape of a desperate career criminal invades Agent Margaret Crawford life in the most damaging way. Once again a serial killer is loosed upon the public with only the skills of F.B.I.’s top profiler to stop the flow of blood that spreads across the country. Straddle your “Hog” and twist the throttle against the stop as your roar once again into the night.Here is the continuation of the saga of Agent Margaret Crawford and her novelist turned amateur snoop boyfriend. The escape of a desperate career criminal invades her life in the most damaging way. Once again a serial killer is loosed upon the public with only the skills of F.B.I.’s top profiler to stop the flow of blood that spreads across the country. Straddle your “Hog” and twist the throttle against the stop as your roar once again into the night. Over 500 downloads of the Agent Crawford stories

THE JESUS TWIN is a comic fiction short story about the nature of faith. Written by Wright Forbucks, the author of THE WALKING MAN, THE JESUS TWIN tells the story of two professors as they struggle to interpret three ancient scrolls that appear to be the Gospel According to Jessup, the younger brother of Jesus Christ.This story takes place after the second Guardians novel "Blood in the Water" and is about the Water Guardian's mother and her unexpected journey into Faerie.

From popular author Donna Fletcher comes an intriguing romance about a man who must chose between identical twin sisters.When Fiona of the MacElder clan is told that she must wed Tarr of Hellewyk so the two clans can unite, she is furious that she has to marry a man she does not love. Fortunately, Fiona's identical twin sister Aliss also cannot imagine a worse fate than a forced marriage and the two boldly concoct an outlandish scheme — to become indistinguishable to the groom — and it works.Tarr, frustrated that he cannot tell the difference between Fiona and Aliss, nevertheless finds himself drawn to a particular twin. Unfortunately, as soon it becomes clear to him that Fiona is the one who has captured his heart, Tarr must battle with an unexpected enemy to keep his newfound love.

In his past life, Chou Sekiei was the undefeated war hero Kou Eihou—no pressure, right? Now, a thousand years later, all he wants is to get a nice, cushy job as a civil official and build a quiet life for himself. Too bad that he still has fighting prowess he can’t explain. Too bad that as a child, he was taken in by a renowned general and trained alongside Chou Hakurei, famed for her talent and beauty. Too bad that he’s gotten into rescuing pretty (and pretty immature) merchant prodigies. Sekiei was really looking forward to some peace and quiet so he could kick back and read, but when the foreign nation of Gen launches an invasion that triggers war, he’s forced to put his books down. With the power of skills he’d hoped never to put to use again, Sekiei will once more have to make a name on the battlefield... Will he and his friends be enough to save their homeland?

NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author She must save her brother's wedding...without falling for a forbidden stranger!Layla Gillen needs to focus! But while tracking down her brother's runaway bride-to-be, she gets sidetracked herself, falling into bed with hotel mogul Max Kendrick. Too bad his twin is the one who seduced the bride-to-be! Now Layla must choose between betraying her brother and pursuing forbidden passion. And Max can be very persuasive...

Rescue artist Jane Whitefield leads a deadly crime syndicate on a frantic chase with only one winner in this gripping thriller.Jane Whitefield helps people disappear. Fleeing desperate situations, Jane's clients come to her for new identities, new lives where they won't be found. And when people need Jane's services, they come to the old house in rural New York where she was raised.It's there Jane finds Sara, a young woman in serious trouble. Sara's boyfriend found out she had a lover, then made Sara watch as he murdered the man. Acquitted despite Sara's testimony, now he's trying to find her and kill her.Jane can easily outsmart the boyfriend, but he has new friends: a Russian organised crime brotherhood. On learning Sara is with a tall, dark-haired woman who disappears people, the Russians become incredibly interested. They believe Jane's knowledge of past clients could be worth millions.So begins a bloodthirsty chase through the northeastern US, ending up in Maine's Hundred...

From the best-selling author of The Specialists and Scouts comes a brand new Middle-Grade mystery series! Through a series of ridiculous events, thirteen-year-old Penny-Ann Piper has come to live on Piper Island with her quirky Aunt Grace. Although Penny's new to the eccentric and salty Florida town, she's proud of her connection to it. After all, her grandparents founded the oddball place where everyone makes it their business to know your business. They're nosy that way. So when someone steals the time capsule Penny-Ann created chronicling the island's history, she's determined to get it back. Principal Berger and Officer Crawl think it's a prank, but who could have taken it, and why? Penny-Ann's on-again-off-again best friend Josie? Rocco Garcia, the annoying (but also cute) surfer boy? Twin MMA fighters who think muscles should get them credit in math? With the help of her new friend, Diamond, who may or may not be...

She Must Save Her Brother's Wedding... Without Falling For A Forbidden Stranger!Layla Gillen needs to focus! But while tracking down her brother's runaway bride-to-be, she gets sidetracked herself, falling into bed with hotel mogul Max Kendrick. Too bad his twin is the one who seduced the bride-to-be! Now Layla must choose between betraying her brother and pursuing forbidden passion. And Max can be very persuasive…

Just released from prison, Trip Walker's hopes for a fresh start are shattered after finding his twin sister Rose has vanished without a trace. Determined to uncover the truth, Trip plunges into the dark past he left behind, only to find powerful forces are also hunting for Rose—with sinister intentions. Dodging hired killers and crooked cops, he races to find his sister, all while uncovering secrets of his own family's past.  With time running out and enemies closing in, Trip faces an impossible choice: abandon his search, or risk everything—including his newfound freedom—for the truth. Enough suspense, family secrets, and thrills for any mystery fan,  The Fading Twin will keep you guessing until the shocking finale. Grab your copy now!

Twice The Fun... Twice The Trouble!Dallas Buckhorn refuses to believe it. His angelic girls wreaking havoc? Never! But their teacher, Josie Griffin, insists on making him feel like the worst father on the planet. He only wants his daughters to be happy. How can that be wrong?Josie knows the Buckhorn twins aren't bad–they're just spoiled by their overindulgent, and ruggedly handsome, cowboy daddy. But she also has a job to do, and she can't do it when the twins are out of control in her classroom.Josie might be hard on Dallas…because he seems oblivious to how lucky he is to have his girls. Her own tragedy haunts her, but the more she spends time with the Buckhorns the more she imagines herself in their family picture. But that means saying goodbye to her past, and she's not sure she can do that….

A forced impersonation, a binding contract, and a cop she would give up everything for. Brianna Spencer has never been the favored daughter. That place has always been reserved for her identical twin sister, Briony. Briony crushes anyone that stands between her and her wants. Until the fateful night, she sneaks out to a party and disappears from her doting parents' lives. Thus, Brianna's plans for a quiet life are thrown into chaos as she is coerced to pay the price for her sister's selfishness. For ten years, Brianna has been forced to assume her socialite sister's identity. Now, at age twenty-seven, Brianna begins to wonder if she will ever break free of her sister's identity and live out her own dreams. Jackson McCord loathes liars. Raised by parents who conned anyone and everyone, Jackson could spin a lie and have the person swear it was the truth. Until his parents were arrested when he was twelve, and a cop saved him. A man he learned to respect and who taught him that dishonesty has consequences. Then he meets Brianna Spencer, a woman he never expected to fall for and one whose entire existence is a lie. One twin dead. One twin sacrificed for her family's sanity. And a man who pierces the veil of lies and sees the true heart of the living twin. Can Jackson pull her from the mire of deception? Or will Brianna remain in her dead sister's shadow?

A Mutually Beneficial Temporary Arrangement... But Can They Keep It Strictly Professional?Nursing student Amber Fleming couldn't be more stunned when ex-marine Ethan Green makes an offer: he'll babysit her twin girls if she cares for his injured grandmother. Amber knows it's temporary. Ethan isn't one for roots–or their hometown. But his steadfast caring has her wanting more than friendship. And with help from Amber's mischievous twins, can they risk becoming a forever family?

The twin jet plane en route to Denver from Hong Kong is merely a green radar blip half an hour off the California coast when the call comes through to air traffic control: 'Socal Approach, this is TransPacific 545. We have an emergency. ' The pilot requests priority clearance to land - then comes the bombshell - he needs forty ambulances on the runway. But nothing prepares the rescue workers for the carnage they witness when they enter the plane. Ninety-four passengers are injured. Three dead. The interior cabin virtually destroyed. What happened on board Flight TPA 545?

Lindy Shelter is hired by Berta Mast’s twin sons to care for her during her illness. Lindy is glad to do it; after all, she’s being courted by one of the twins—Reuben. She hopes Berta will someday be her mother-in-law, if she survives long enough. But Reuben has left Hollybrook for Ohio, where he’s supposedly helping his cousin with his crops.It’s his twin brother, Robert, who’s still at the Mast farm. Robert is courting Lindy’s sister, Rachel, who resents the fact that Lindy got the job of caring for Berta. However, Lindy doesn’t have time for her sister’s sour mood. She is only concerned about Berta and her worsening condition. As the days pass, Lindy becomes fonder and fonder of the dear woman, and she simply can’t understand why Reuben isn’t returning to be with his ill mother. Not to mention, to be with her.Lindy and Robert join efforts to bring Reuben home. But Reuben has his reasons for not coming—something that could devastate everyone involved. Lindy discovers Reuben’s secret and is distraught. When Robert tries to comfort her, she finds herself in an unbearable situation. A situation that can’t possibly end well.

USA TODAY bestselling authorBack from the dead, this heiress wants answers...But will she find love?When CEO Ward Benally finds a beautiful brunette in his office, he assumes she's a corporate spy. But Brea Steele is the long-lost daughter of the company's founder, desperate to uncover the truth about her mother's death. Ward will help, and keep her close—as his pretend love interest. Yet as their fake romance turns real, will the truth shatter their fragile alliance?

Their passion is forbidden...Her pregnancy? Shocking!The only thing standing between CEO Matteo Combe and his company is Dr Sarina Fellows's character assessment. She's dealt with arrogant men like Matteo before and won't be intimidated. But untouched Sarina isn't prepared for the intense fire Matteo ignites in her! Succumbing to indescribable pleasure changes everything between them. Especially when she discovers she's pregnant—with the powerful Italian's twins!Meet the billionaire and his two baby bombshells!The Combe Family Scandals miniseriesBook 1 — The Italian's Twin ConsequencesBook 2 — Untamed Billionaire's Innocent BrideBook 3 — His Two Royal Secrets"I enjoyed everything about this story with its fairy-tale like quality and passionate romance. It's going on my keeper shelf!" —Harlequin Junkie on My Bought Virgin Wife"An intense, passionate, romantic...

Their Passion Is Forbidden… Her Pregnancy? Shocking!The only thing standing between CEO Matteo Combe and his company is Dr Sarina Fellows’s character assessment. She’s dealt with arrogant men like Matteo before and won’t be intimidated. But untouched Sarina isn’t prepared for the intense fire Matteo ignites in her! Succumbing to indescribable pleasure changes everything between them. Especially when she discovers she’s pregnant–with the powerful Italian’s twins!Meet The Billionaire And His Two Baby Bombshells!

Two 0f A Kind!Sarah Connelly knows that being an identical twin can have its advantages, but lately those advantages have been working more for her sister than they have for her. When an emergency calls her twin away, Sarah agrees to run her sister's successful inn for a weekend. Shouldn't be too hard, right?But when she meets Heath Brown, one of the guests, Sarah realizes the weekend is going to be a lot more complicated than she expected. Heath is perfect for her-smart, handsome, sexy....What Sarah doesn't know is that Heath has some secrets of his own. Secrets that aren't too different from hers!

Growing up, Ebony Morgan and her sister, Essence, were textbook twins. From their appearance, to the way they walked and talked, Ebony and her sister were indistinguishable. But as they got older, Essence emerged as the leader of the two and Ebony became less of a mirror image and more like a shadow. Now at college, Essence is no longer interested in 'twinning.' In fact, she wants nothing more than to put distance between her and Ebony. That desire leads Essence down a troubling path. Devastated at her sister's abandonment, Ebony is trying to build a life of her own. But Essence's 'mean girl' attitude may prove more than she can handle. When heartache and heartbreak enter their lives, both girls find themselves navigating adversity that could turn their worlds upside down. Can their twin bond withstand the ultimate test?

Using a restricted FBI database, genetic researcher Jeanie Ferrami has located identical twins *born to different mothers*. Frightened by her bizarre discovery, she is determined to discover the truth at any cost—until she finds herself at the center of a scandal that could ruin her career. To fight the charges, Jeannie plunges into a maze of hidden evidence. With growing horror, she uncovers a cynical, far-reaching conspiracy involving disturbing genetic experiments and some of the most powerful men in America—men who will kill to keep their secrets concealed.

Popular author Donna Fletcher completes her identical twin sisters series in this spellbinding story about a man's fight for the love of his life.Rogan of the Wolf clan needs a healer to cure a relentless illness that is claiming the lives of his people. Hearing of Aliss's legendary healing skills, he abducts her from her clan Hellewyk. Distraught by the kidnapping and fearing she will never see her pregnant twin sister again, Aliss strikes a bargain with the wolf. She agrees to help him only if he will return her home after she mends them.Despite the circumstances, as Aliss settles in with Rogan's clan, the unlikely pair begins to fall in love. All is well until she learns the true reason Rogan abducted her. Aliss was to be ransomed for property rightfully belonging to the Wolf. Although Aliss feels the fool for being so easily led and caught in the Wolf's trap, it is Rogan who is ensnared and who now must prove his love for her means more than anything else in his life.

A brilliantly researched reinvestigation into the nearly forgotten century-old murder that inspired one of the most seductive mysteries in the history of television and film. In 1908, Hazel Drew was found floating in a pond in Sand Lake, New York, beaten to death. The unsolved murder inspired rumors, speculation, ghost stories, and, almost a century later, the phenomenon of Twin Peaks. Who killed Hazel Drew? Like Laura Palmer, she was a paradox of personalities—a young, beautiful puzzle with secrets. Perhaps the even trickier question is, Who was Hazel Drew? Seeking escape from her poor country roots, Hazel found work as a domestic servant in the notoriously corrupt metropolis of Troy, New York. Fate derailed her plans for reinvention. But the investigation that followed her brutal murder was fraught with red herrings, wild-goose chases, and unreliable witnesses. Did officials really follow the leads? Or did they bury them to protect the guilty? The likely answer is revealed in an absorbing true mystery that’s ingeniously reconstructed and every bit as haunting as the cultural obsession it inspired.

A captivating and emotional story about family, secrets, and never giving up hope. Perfect for fans of Ali Mercer, Kelly Rimmer and S. D. Robertson. When a child is lost, can the heart ever recover? Marie Tully is eighteen when she gives birth to twins at a home for unmarried mothers. Penniless and alone, Marie is forced to make an impossible choice. One she will regret for the rest of her life. Against the odds, Marie raises her son Barry and gives him a good life. Yet she can never bring herself to tell him that somewhere out there, he has a twin brother. But secrets can't stay buried forever. And when Barry learns the truth, it threatens to tear mother and son apart all over again. Will the family ever be reunited? And can the scars of a lifetime ever truly heal? Praise for Diana Finley 'Phenomenal... Beautifully written and emotionally charged. I cried... Outstanding.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Amazingly written... Highly recommend!' NetGalley reviewer, 5...

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When a little surprise changes her life, Jessie McKinnon has less than nine months to figure it out. A job at Chase Tanner's ranch seems like a good short-term fix until she can get herself settled elsewhere, hopefully before she even begins to show. Left to care for his abandoned twin baby nieces, Chase can't believe his luck when Jessie offers hope of reining in the chaos his life has become. There's only one problem—the feisty redhead from his past has the potential to break his heart all over again.

This is the concluding story of Agent Margaret Crawford and her pursuit of the Twin Killer. Once again he has struck after a break of five years. This time his choice of victims is slightly different. Can she and her husband solve the twisted path of clues to the identity of this slayer of innocents? Over 500 downloads of the Agent Crawford storiesThis is the concluding story of Agent Margaret Crawford and her pursuit of the Twin Killer. She has risen thru the ranks into a role of leadership at the FBI., but has never forgotten the one that got away. Her role as mother, wife and agent is daunting but she is one superwoman. Now once again T.K. has struck after a break of five years. Strangely this time his choice of victims is slightly different. Can she and her husband solve the twisted path of clues to the identity of this slayer of innocents?

Will this new beginning... ...lead to her forever family?ER nurse Molly O'Keefe is starting over! But she isn't ready to let sexy Dr. Nathan Lupton into her life. Still reeling from her painful past, Molly isn't sure she can trust her feelings—especially as Nathan wants a family she may not be able to give him. But then their irresistible temptation spills over—and results in a double baby surprise that could bond them together forever!"Overall, Ms. Mackay has delivered a really good read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance was delightful and had me loving how these two come together...."—Harlequin Junkie on The Italian Surgeon's Secret Baby"...a beautifully-crafted and emotionally-rousing read.... The way this story ended left me smiling...."—Harlequin Junkie on The New Year Baby Surprise

A NEW NOVEL IN THE ICARUS SERIES FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE ADMIRAL THRAWN STAR WARS NOVELS TIMOTHY ZAHN For years Gregory Roarke and his Kadolian partner Selene worked as crocketts, combing through the atmospheres of uninhabited worlds for places that might be colonized or hold valuable resources. Now, they quietly work for the Icarus Group, a top-secret government organization hunting for portals created by a long-vanished alien race, portals that can teleport a person hundreds or thousands of light-years in the blink of an eye. Roarke and Selene are searching one such possibility when they find that someone appears to be stalking them. They evade their pursuers and return to find that a man named Easton Dent has been searching the Spiral’s databases for the names Gregory Roarke and Icarus. Roarke reluctantly agrees to meet with him. But that first contact is cut short, and hours later Roarke is arrested and accused of Dent’s murder. More importantly to Roarke’s Icarus Group overseers, that brief meeting also confirms that Dent was in recent contact with a portal. But the alien Patth are also searching for such portals, and they are also on the trail. It’s now a race . . . and the Patth have resources and ruthlessness far beyond anything Roarke and Selene can match. At the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Praise for The Icarus Plot:“This is Zahn at his best—great characters and settings, great worldbuilding, great suspense, and just a ton of action and space opera fun . . . It’s also a passion project for the author, so if you enjoy Zahn, it’s not to be missed.” — Analog SF &F “There are plenty of little things to delight the longtime Zahn reader, while also bringing new fans in a way that is perfectly accessible . . . Zahn remains one of the best writers of action I have ever had the pleasure of reading . . . The Icarus Plot is pure fun in the way that only one of the genre’s greatest yarn-weavers can do.” — Warped Factor “Timothy Zahn is a mainstay in the field of science fiction.” — Seattle Book Review “Anyone who has ever been interested in noir science fiction and espionage should read this. Take the espionage of John le Carre, the deduction of Sherlock Holmes, the twisty nature of The Sting , and you have The Icarus Plot.” — Upstream Reviews About Timothy Zahn:“Zahn fans will enjoy the variety of small-unit combat scenes in the action-packed third and final Cobra Rebellion military SF adventure . . . [a] gripping series.” — Publishers Weekly “Zahn keeps the story moving at a breakneck pace, maintaining excitement.” — Publishers Weekly Timothy Zahn is a Hugo Award winner and the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Heir to the Empire , as well as the best-selling Star Wars: Thrawn series of novels. Born in Chicago, he earned a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. in physics from the University of Illinois. He sold his first story to Analog in 1978, and immediately attracted attention as a new writer of science fiction based on real, cutting-edge science. Baen published his popular Cobra trilogy in one volume. His other popular series include the Conqueror and Dragonback novels. With David Weber and Thomas Pope, he is the author of novels A Call to Duty , A Call to Arms , A Call to Vengeance , and A Call to Insurrection. Zahn has written more than 50 novels, including the recent Cobra Rebellion series entries Cobra Outlaw and Cobra Traitor. About the Author Timothy Zahn is a Hugo Award winner and the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Heir to the Empire , as well as the best-selling Star Wars: Thrawn series of novels. Born in Chicago, he earned a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. in physics from the University of Illinois. He sold his first story to Analog in 1978, and immediately attracted attention as a new writer of science fiction based on real, cutting-edge science. Baen published his popular Cobra trilogy in one volume. His other popular series include the Conqueror and Dragonback novels. With David Weber and Thomas Pope, he is the author of novels A Call to Duty, A Call to Arms, A Call to Vengeance, and A Call to Insurrection. Zahn has written more than 50 novels, including the recent Cobra Rebellion series entries Cobra Outlaw and Cobra Traitor. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

"Another stunner from a modern master."—Booklist (Starred Review)Rescue artist Jane Whitefield leads a deadly crime syndicate on a wild chase through the NortheastJane Whitefield helps people disappear. Fearing for their lives, fleeing dangerous situations, her clients come to her when they need to vanish completely—to assume a new identity and establish a new life somewhere they won't be found. And when people are desperate enough to need her services, they come to the old house in rural western New York where Jane was raised to begin their escape.It's there that, one spring night, Jane finds a young woman fresh from LA with a whole lot of trouble behind her. After she cheated on her boyfriend, he dragged her to the home of the offending man and made her watch as he killed him. She testified against the boyfriend, but a bribed jury acquitted him, and now he's free and trying to find and kill her.Jane...

Can this rodeo star handle fatherhood?Anything can happen with Triple Creek CowboysDespite his too-rowdy past, former rodeo star Devin Cole's stunned when the woman he married after a whirlwind romance shows up pregnant with his twins...demanding a divorce. He convinces barrel rider Lacey Jenkins to give him six months to show he's changed. But proving he can be a champion husband and father is the hardest—and most important—challenge he's ever faced.

From the co-creator of the landmark television series Twin Peaks comes a novel that deepens the mysteries of that iconic town in ways that not only enrich the original series but readies fans for the upcoming Showtime episodes.

COURAGE IN THE FACE OF DANGER!Ranger has never needed his search-and-rescue training more than when he arrives at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. There he meets Risha Scott and her friend Max who have come to work with Risha's mother for a school project. But when the unthinkable happens and the building is evacuated, Risha is separated from her mom. Can Ranger lead Risha to safety and help reunite her family?

Everyone has a voice in their head. Mine is just a little louder.Identical twins Aaron and Branson Kovak are in their final year of college—Aaron's in Ohio, while Branson remains in their home state of Wyoming. There's also the third twin, David, who only exists in one of their minds.Despite the distance between them, Aaron and Branson are united by a turbulent childhood they survived together. As they enter adulthood, David comes out of the shadows to wreak havoc on the real world—his idea of fun.When their mom is diagnosed with cancer, the ties that bind the twins incite David to tear them apart at the seams.Will they stand or fall together, or separately?

This time, she's in double the trouble! Only from reader favorite Silver James."You need to get over your hero complex. I don't need rescuing."Fiercely independent storm chaser Brittany Owens has been avoiding smooth-talking CEO Cooper Tate. But fate keeps throwing them together. Twice she's walked away after mind-blowing sexual encounters only to wind up back in his arms. Now Britt's carrying Coop's twins! But telling him the truth means facing his need to rescue her, again—this time with a marriage in name only!From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.This Oklahoma empire is Red Dirt Royalty:Book 1: Cowgirls Don't CryBook 2: The Cowgirl's Little SecretBook 3: The Boss and His CowgirlBook 4: Convenient Cowgirl BrideBook 5: Redeemed by the CowgirlBook 6: Claiming the Cowgirl's BabyBook 7: The Cowboy's Christmas...

An establishment in Newbern Center, trading under the name of the Foto Art Shop, once displayed in its window a likeness of the twin sons of Dave Cowan. Side by side, on a lavishly fringed plush couch, they confronted the camera with differing aspects. One sat forward with a decently, even blandly, composed visage, nor had he meddled with his curls. His mate sat back, scowling, and fought the camera to the bitter end. His curls, at the last moment, had been mussed by a raging hand.

On the trail of a teddy bear thief, Nancy unwraps double-dealing and double crosses! Bess is working during the Christmas rush at Beary Wonderful, a toy and teddy bear shop, when the holiday season takes a sudden scary turn. The owner's prized collection of antique teddy bears—cute, cuddly, and worth a bundle—has been ripped off. But the break-in is only the beginning of a much bigger and more brazen teddy bear caper. The attempted theft of Bess's own bear—a replica of one of the antiques—leads Nancy to believe that more is at stake than a couple of burgled bears. For Nancy knows that even something as innocent as a teddy bear can be stuffed with intrigue!

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Detective Caleb Walker had taken on some tough cases for Guardian Angel Investigations, but when Madelyn Andrews came to him, claiming that her five-year-old daughter was able to "communicate" with her twin sister who'd never made it home from the hospital, Caleb was skeptical. One glimpse at the beautiful single mother, though, and he couldn't walk away. Now, as he looked into what had really happened when Madelyn went into labor, suspicious details were uncovered. Details that prompted Madelyn to cling to him as pain consumed her. And the deeper he dug, the more invested Caleb became in their tiny family, in their safety when danger penetrated their lives -- and in their salvation when he promised to bring a little girl home....

Heather Luth knows nothing about the paranormal world until one awful night changes everything. Now she’s on the run — straight into the arms of forbidden love. Her mind knows better than to fall for Cody Hawthorne’s sunny smile and mesmerizing voice, but her heart — and destiny — have other ideas. On the surface, Cody is warm, witty, and fun, but beneath his carefree facade, Heather sees a real man struggling to break free. Day by day, Heather and Cody grow closer and closer, unable to resist their simmering passion — while day by day, a serial murderer closes in on his prey. Duty fights desire; fear wrestles trust as the human world clashes with the paranormal in a tale of forbidden love.

Harry Mathews's last novel is one of his most accessible—and perhaps one of his bestJohn and Paul were also visitors to the town. They were twins, as identical as can be. They wore the same clothes, chino trousers and open-neck sweaters, in John's case adorned with a faded maroon neckerchief. Both were addicted to the shellfish harvested year-round from the rocks and sands of the coast: little clams, winkles, cockles, crabs, and above all sea urchins–their dessert, as both said. They drank only McEwan's India pale ale and smoked the same thin black Brazilian cigars ...So begins the great writer Harry Mathews's final novel, The Solitary Twin, a rollicking yet incredibly moving story of two young men who come to a picturesque beach town. Seen prismatically through the viewpoints of the town's residents, they offer a variety of worldviews. Yet are they really twins or a single person?Harry Mathews, the first American member of...

Named a "Best Adult Book for High School Students 2009" by "School Library Journal"!"Gerbrand Bakker's writing is fabulously clear, so clear that each sentence leaves a rippling wake."--"Los Angeles Times""A novel of restrained tenderness and laconic humour."--J.M. Coetzee"Human dramas are offset by landscape and animals feelingly delineated, and David Colmer's translation is distinguished by an exceptional (and crucial) ear for dialogue."--Paul Binding, "The Independent""Stealthy, seductive story-telling that draws you into a world of silent rage and quite unexpected relationships. Compelling and convincing from beginning to end."--Tim ParksWhen his twin brother dies in a car accident, Helmer is obliged to return from university life to take over his brother's role on the small family farm, resigning himself to spending the rest of his days with his head under a cow.Thirty years later, Helmer moves his invalid father upstairs to have him out of the way. Soon after, Riet, once engaged to marry Helmer's twin, appears and asks if she and her troubled eighteen-year-old son could come to live with them on the farm.Ostensibly a novel about the canals, the green fields, and the unrelenting flatness of the Dutch countryside, "The Twin" ultimately opens itself to the possibility or impossibility of taking life into one's own hands. It chronicles a way of life that has resisted modernity and is culturally apart, yet is riven with longing.Gerbrand Bakker studied Dutch literature and worked subtitling nature films before becoming a gardener. "The Twin," his first novel, appeared in Dutch in 2006 and was awarded the Golden Dog-Ear Prize for the best-selling literary debut in the Netherlands.David Colmer is a writer and translator. He is a two-time winner of the David Reid Poetry Translation Prize.

A mutually beneficial temporary arrangement...But can they keep it strictly professional?Nursing student Amber Fleming couldn't be more stunned when ex-marine Ethan Green makes an offer: he'll babysit her twin girls if she cares for his injured grandmother. Amber knows it's temporary. Ethan isn't one for roots—or their hometown. But his steadfast caring has her wanting more than friendship. And with help from Amber's mischievous twins, can they risk becoming a forever family?

Jack Morrow and Violet Ross aren't fooling themselves: They may have survived an attack by the sadistic witch set on killing them, but they are not out of danger. Grace Bale is still out there, recruiting vampires to help avenge the death of her children.When the teens learn Grace is being aided by the most powerful and ancient supernaturals, they have no choice but to dig deeper into the origins of the mystical alliance responsible for turning their lives upside down.As Jack and Violet try to stay one step ahead of the those bent on destroying them, they must master new powers, question old loyalties, and experience first loves.

A terrible past will build two things, a bridge to freedom or a gate to hell. Join the Players of The Golden Crown Series in book two as the saga continues.Reluctantly accepting her fate, Bethany has settled into the role of “Mother” but never that of “Wife”. She feels the looming threat approaching that will leave her alone with Ryan as August and Cas near their 18th birthdays. She has spent years with prescription medication guiding her moods and emotions only to suddenly decide to allow the world to creep back in. She ventures out and finds danger at the hands of what may be her only redemption. This one act sets the chess game in motion as a new man enters their lives and Bethany finds it very hard to resist him. Threatened and fearing rejection, Ryan contacts an old enemy and invites the darkness back in. All the while, August and Cas both harbor dark secrets of their own, navigating a world both Ryan and Beth are not even aware of until it may be too late. Sometimes no matter what you do, the dragon will rise.Reviews:“OMFG! This quote from the book sums it up perfectly: "Terrible pasts only build two things…an amazing bridge to freedom or a gate to hell." Kudos to Author Rue Volley for continuing the roller coaster ride in the second book, The Twin Dragons, of the Golden Crown Series.”~bestselling author Kim Mcneil“This book is hotter and darker than the first! Completely amazing, the only word that comes to mind is WOW! Once I started reading I couldn't put this book down, so much dark twisted drama with hot sex scenes that keeps you wanting more.”~ author Jackie McMahon“Full of anger, lust, betrayal, hot and explicit sex scenes. ICE WATER please! LOL I really enjoyed the way the author pairs up the characters throughout the story, the suspense and mystery is killing me, as there is more to come from the Golden Crown Series... Rue Bring it On! This has already become one of my favorite reads.”~Wendy LovetiggiAuthor and owner of “Lovetiggi Book Reviews” "Just when I thought Rue’s writing couldn’t get any hotter, BAM! She comes up with this hotter than hell, toe curling, 'needs a cold shower before I melt into a puddle' sexiness! What an explosive continuation of my guiltiest pleasure!"~Pyxi Rose Bestselling Author“Thank you, Rue Volley, for sharing this phenomenal and exceptionally twisted story, and I am glad to have had the greatest privilege to read this story and have it be in my top five favorite books for 2013 of Indie Authors.”~Jenny BynumBlack words White pages reviews“This is a fast paced read and very hard to put down! One note, if you are not open to same-sex couples or light bondage, this is not the read for you, because the Twin Dragons brings all of that and pushes the limits of the imagination! Write faster!!!”~Elizabeth A. LanceBestselling author

When India falls to her death from a bridge over a railway, her sister Poppy returns home to Brighton for the first time in years. Unconvinced by official explanations, Poppy begins her own investigation into India's death. But the deeper she digs, the closer she comes to uncovering deeply buried secrets. Could Matthew Temple, the boyfriend she abandoned, be involved? And what of his powerful and wealthy parents, and his twin sister, Ana? Enter the mysterious and ethereal Jenny: the girl Poppy discovers after hacking into India's laptop. What is exactly is she hiding, and what did India find out about her? Taking the reader on a breathless ride through the winding lanes of Brighton, into its vibrant party scene and inside the homes of its well-heeled families, The Other Twin is a startling and up-to-the-minute thriller about the social-media world, where resentments and accusations are played out online, where identities are made and remade, and where there is no such...

It started with just one night...But Dr. Matteo Martini is in for a double surprise!Paramedic Georgia Bennett has never forgotten the night of no strings she shared with delectable Matteo, but never expected it would lead to the most surprising of consequences. And as he walks toward her at her best friend Kate's wedding, Georgia knows she has to tell him the truth...

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