The King of the Birds: Beyond the Stars
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A captivating short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction today On the day of the Winter Solstice, all the birds of Ireland assemble before the wise old Barn Owl to choose their ruler by a trial of flight. When Iolar the Golden Eagle, the largest and most powerful bird there, is challenged to the title by the tiny and mysterious Dreolin the Wren, his feathers aren’t ruffled: he thinks he deserves to win. But perhaps his confidence is misplaced, for having courage, heart and the respect of your peers are just as important as strength and endurance… An uplifting tale of the triumph of ingenuity over strength, whose memorable characters are brought to life by evocative artwork. Look out for the other eleven stories - also available as e-shorts!
The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure
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Unabridged version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle, offered here for chump change. Read the novel that Doyle insisted was, “a real Creeper!” Sherlock Holmes is called to the English moors to save Sir Henry Baskerville… from what? An old legend of the family? But what was that sound? Howling? And then… a death from… Find out in this full length Sherlock Holmes mystery! Contents Chapter 1. Mr. Sherlock Holmes 3 Chapter 2. The Curse of the Baskervilles 6 Chapter 3. The Problem 11 Chapter 4. Sir Henry Baskerville 16 Chapter 5. Three Broken Threads 22 Chapter 6. Baskerville Hall 27 Chapter 7. The Stapletons of Merripit House 31 Chapter 8. First Report of Dr. Watson 38 Chapter 9. Second Report of Dr. Watson 41 Chapter 10. Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson 49 Chapter 11. The Man on the Tor 54 Chapter 12. Death on the Moor 60 Chapter 13. Fixing the Nets 66 Chapter 14. The Hound of the Baskervilles 72 Chapter 15. A Retrospection 77
The Garden Of Magic
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A magical Pendleford prequel novella from the bestselling author of The Language of Spells, that introduces the world to Iris Harper – the original Harper witch. Iris Harper has lived in Pendleford for decades, the local witch is mistrusted by the townsfolk, but that doesn’t stop some coming to her begging for potions, spells and quick-fixes. As time has marched on suddenly Iris is aware that her days are beginning to fade. Her sumptuous garden is turning against her, the sweet scent of rot potent and now a young girl has come begging for a solution at her door. Yet, the problem she brings causes Iris to remember a man from long ago – the man she loved, the man she could never trust…
Secret Wedding (Mills & Boon Cherish)
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The husband she never forgot… Ordered to attend a romance writers' workshop in order to get in touch with his "feminine" side, the last thing bestselling thriller writer Tom Garrick expects is to meet the woman who lied to him and broke his heart… his wife! Mary Harrington was convinced she’d moved on from Tom, but one glimpse of her ex’s gorgeous face and she knows she’s been lying to herself! And, thanks to a hotel mix-up, she’s now sharing a room with him! Sparks fly, but will this fling be for one night only, or can they find a way towards forever?
Never to Sleep (Soul Screamers)
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Don't Close Your Eyes. Sophie Cavanaugh is not going to let her freak of a cousin's strange psychiatric condition ruin high school for them both. Not after all the work she's put into cultivating the right look, and friends, and reputation. But then, Sophie sees something so frightening she lets out a blood-curdling scream—and finds herself stuck in a bizarre parallel world where nothing is safe and deadly creatures lurk just out of sight, waiting for her to close her eyes and sleep…forever. Could this world be real? Or does insanity run in the family…? A Soul Screamers Ebook Novella
House of Glass
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Theirs will be a shattering affair. The glass chalet has enchanted Reyna since childhood. Built upon the cliff face at Devlin Manor, the luminous curiosity dangles over the Caribbean like a diamond pendant. Wondrous to behold from the water, the house is even more astonishing up close, as Reyna quickly learns when she comes into service at the estate. Left untouched as a shrine to the beautiful and tempestuous Celeste St. Claire, the glass house beckons to Reyna. It exerts the same sensual pull upon Lucas St. Claire, the mercurial master of the manor. Both are powerless to resist. When the two meet within, their need is as transparent as the walls surrounding them. But that passion may be indulged at dear cost. Seduced by the shimmering cottage–and the tortured man who built it–Reyna risks joining its former mistress in oblivion.
The Girl in Blue (Shivers, Book 8)
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Strange accidents and unexplained deaths are commonplace. And everyone fears the dark in Barbara J. Hancock's Scarlet Falls. A secluded hamlet ablaze in autumn splendor, Scarlet Falls is a seemingly idyllic New England town…. But Trinity Chadwick knows better. The place is haunted to its very core. For Trinity there has been no escape from the specter of the girl in the blue dress. The child's laughter still rides on the tainted mist of the town's frigid lake. And tragedy always follows in its wake. Constant vigilance against malevolent forces has worn Trinity down, driving her back to the last place on earth she ever expected to step foot: Hillhaven–her childhood home. Only to encounter Samuel Creed. The last man she ever expected to confront. A long-ago kiss of life kindled an obsession in both that is at once sensual and macabre. Creed is tortured by that memory. He is as tempting as ever, a man Trinity can neither forget nor entirely trust.
Just So Stories (Collins Classics)
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The Just So Stories typically have the theme of a particular animal being modified from an original form to its current form by the acts of man, or some magical being. For example, the Whale has a tiny throat because he swallowed a mariner, who tied a raft inside to block the whale from swallowing other men. The Camel has a hump given to him by a djinn as punishment for the camel's refusing to work (the hump allows the camel to work longer between times of eating). The Leopard's spots were painted by an Ethiopian (after the Ethiopian painted himself black). The Kangaroo gets its powerful hind legs, long tail, and hopping gait after being chased all day by a dingo, sent by a minor god responding to the Kangaroo's request to be made different from all other animals.How the Whale Got His Throat — why the larger whales eat only small prey.How the Camel Got His Hump — how the idle camel was punished and given a hump.How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin — why rhinos have folds in their skin and bad tempers.How the Leopard Got His Spots — why leopards have spots.The Elephant's Child/How the Elephant got his Trunk — how the elephant's trunk became long.The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo — how the kangaroo assumed long legs and tail.The Beginning of the Armadillos — how a hedgehog and tortoise transformed into the first armadillos.How the First Letter Was Written — introduces the only characters who appear in more than one story: a family of cave-people, called Tegumai Bopsulai (the father), Teshumai Tewindrow (the mother), and Taffimai Metallumai, (the daughter). Explains how Taffimai delivered a picture message to her mother.How the Alphabet Was Made — Taffimai and her father invent an alphabet.The Crab That Played with the Sea — explains the ebb and flow of the tides, as well as how the crab changed from a huge animal into a small one.The Cat That Walked by Himself — the longest story, explains how man domesticated all the wild animals except the cat, which insisted on greater independence.The Butterfly That Stamped — how Solomon saved the pride of a butterfly, and the Queen of Sheba used this to prevent his wives scolding him.The Tabu Tale
A Wedding at Ruby Lake (Fast Fiction)
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Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads Welcome to beautiful Ruby Lake, where the wedding of the decade is about to take place. In twenty-four hours, Ariana Westwood, eldest daughter of the influential Claire Westwood, is set to marry prominent investment banker Jackson O'Connell on the deck of her family's palatial cottage. But with the arrival of a very special guest, the perfect wedding begins to seem like the perfect disaster. As everyone connected to the wedding party—from the bride's sister, to the maid of honor, to the wedding planner—wait to discover if the wedding will actually take place, each of them find that this may be their chance to discover their own happiness. Author Jennifer Hayward was the 2012 winner of Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest. Check out her debut novel, The Divorce Party, available now!
Her Best Man (Fast Fiction)
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Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Amy Jensen was determined her sister's wedding would be perfect. Which meant she couldn't let the best man, Ben Seabrook, get under her skin. After all, it had been more than a decade since they'd gone their separate ways. He'd become an award-winning journalist, and she'd become an ER doctor. Surely there would be no feelings left between them. And yet, as soon as she saw Ben at the rehearsal, Amy knew she was in trouble. All the old feelings were still there, plus a few new sparks. And Ben seemed determined to make her remember how good they had been together—and still were. But Ben was only in town for the wedding, and Amy had her own plans for the future. If she gave in to the chemistry between them, would she only be setting herself up for more pain?
Finders Keepers (Fast Fiction)
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Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Reformed bad boy Jesse Koostra didn't think he'd miss much about Port Hope when he roared out of town on his Harley eight years ago. His dad was in prison. The family home was in shambles. And the town was swirling with rumors about his involvement in a crime he didn't commit. Now Jesse's back, determined to cut the last ties to his troubled youth. Then he lays eyes on Brittany Barton, the girl-next-door who had enchanted him for most of his teenage years. Suddenly turning his back—and his bike—on his hometown again doesn't seem so appealing. And as past secrets begin to surface, Jesse is about to discover the true value of what he left behind.
Navy Hope (Fast Fiction)
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Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After When Val DiPaola founded Beyond the Stars, a therapeutic resort for families of fallen soldiers, she never imagined she'd be hiring her ex. Although Val's moved on since Lucas Derringer walked out of her life fifteen years ago, she's never forgotten him. She can't deny that his experience treating vets with PTSD and his background as a Navy SEAL make him perfect for the job. But the minute Lucas steps onto San Juan Island in Puget Sound, Val knows she's in trouble. Because she wants him to be part of her life again—professionally and personally. Only, a lot has happened to both of them since college. At Beyond the Stars, Val and Lucas teach their patients that hope and love can grow from heartbreak. Can they convince each other of the same thing? "
The Man She Couldn't Refuse (Fast Fiction)
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Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads Becca Wolfe is on a mission to put herself first for once—and that means no men. Working as a promo girl on a Greek Island, she's dressed to thrill, carrying a pistol full of caffeine-laced soda (did she mention the secret libido-boosting ingredient?) and ready for the holiday of a lifetime—with no distractions! But Levi Everton—blast from the past and top of Becca's Most Wanted list—is distraction personified. A lot has changed in ten years, but Levi is tempting as ever. And he's about to show Becca that life is much more exciting when you give in to temptation…!
Under the Sheriff's Protection (Fast Fiction)
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Fast Fiction Suspense - short romantic stories with a twist of intrigue Sheriff Rico Geary is having a bad day—two people were found murdered in his town, and the only witness claims to have amnesia. He takes one look at the witness and realizes she's none other than Gina Blake. His estranged wife. But there's no time to find out what Gina is doing in Maverick Springs. Or why she left him so suddenly and disappeared. Because the killer isn't finished in Maverick Springs, and unless Rico Geary can protect her, Gina will be the murderer's next victim….
Cinderella Story Part 3
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36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Cinderella Story Part 3 When millionaire Alex Bennett waltzes into waitress Nina Lindstrom's life and takes care of her son's medical bills, it's like a dream come true. Soon a whirlwind engagement leads to a marriage proposal, but it's all about as real as a fairy tale–a business arrangement that's a marriage in name only. Nina wants more out of life. Her feelings for Alex are real, but what will it take to melt Alex's heart? Don't miss the next book in the continuing story of Grand Springs, Father and Child Reunion by Christine Flynn.
Ooh Baby, Baby Part 2
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36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Ooh, Baby, Baby Part 2 In the middle of the raging storm the power goes out, mud washes onto the roads…and Peggy Saxon gives birth to twins in the back of Travis Stockwell's cab. Peggy's been handling things on her own since the end of her disastrous marriage. But she has to admit–things are a lot nicer with Travis around. She could get used to the feeling, if only she knew that it would last… Travis can't seem to stay away from the Saxon family. Those beautiful babies–and their mother–deserve the best of everything. But what if the best for them is the stable life he can't provide? The story concludes in Ooh Baby, Baby Part 3.
Strange Bedfellows Part 2 (36 Hours, Book 5)
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36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Strange Bedfellows Part 2:Sworn enemies Cassandra Mercer and Sean Frame become more than friends when they’re trapped inside her car by a dangerous mudslide. Things have been awkward between Cassandra and her former nemesis, Sean Frame, since that steamy night in her car. The two are spending more time together – and not just arguing over school policy. Sean and his troubled son Jason are constantly sparring, and Cassandra’s feelings for both have her caught in the middle. How can she make Sean understand that with each reckless act Jason is crying out for his father’s love? The story continues in Strange Bedfellows Part 3.
Summer with the Millionaire (Mills & Boon Cherish)
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Coming home to Italy… Lady Araminta Davenport has never managed to settle down. A fiancé–but never a wedding. A business–but never her own. Now she's determined to turn her life around, which is why she's returned to Tuscany and the man she can't forget…. Luca Di Tore is married to his work. But when he sees Minty again he remembers all the sunshine of their summers together as teenagers. And soon, Luca realizes there's been something missing from his life…and she's right there in front of him!
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
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Originally published in 1914, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a timeless story of socialism, political awakenings and class struggle, told with a volatile mix of heartfelt rage and sly humour.
A McCabe at Heart (Fast Fiction)
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Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Robin McCabe-Taylor hopes a puppy will help her bond with Molly, the young girl she wants to adopt. But when ex-flame Sam Navarro comes to the rescue with golden retrievers, Robin begins to dream of a family not just with Molly, but with Sam, too. But is theirs the kind of family Sam wants?
Lightning Strikes Part 3
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Lightning Strikes Serial Part 3 As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever… Lightning Strikes Part 3 At Vanderbilt Memorial’s ER, the power goes out, casualties flood in, and hospital staff must fight for lives in the dark. Amanda isn’t ready to forgive Noah just yet…and Noah isn’t ready to confess why he walked out on her. But their problems aren’t the only ones. Karen’s daughter remains trapped in a cave. Noah’s sister Randi called but he still has no idea if she’s in danger or just a runaway bride. The storm has forced the citizens of Grand Springs to hold on tight to what matters most. Don’t miss the next book in this ongoing story, Strange Bedfellows by Kasey Michaels.

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