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Under the Sheriff's Protection (Fast Fiction)
Under the Sheriff's Protection (Fast Fiction)
Delores Fossen
¥11.77
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….
The Man She Couldn't Refuse (Fast Fiction)
The Man She Couldn't Refuse (Fast Fiction)
Natalie Anderson
¥11.77
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…!
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
Robert Tressell
¥11.77
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.
Movie Bliss: A Hopeless Romantic Seeks Movies to Love
Movie Bliss: A Hopeless Romantic Seeks Movies to Love
Heidi Rice
¥11.77
The Romance Lover's Guide to Movie Must-Sees If you adore Sleepless in Seattle and Pride and Prejudice and The Avengers, then you want a movie guide aimed at women like you. Women who enjoy romances and more! You like both a good kiss and a good knockout and refuse to be categorized-but you wish someone like you would recommend movies. Which brings Harlequin author and professional movie critic Heidi Rice to the rescue. Whether it's nonstop action with a little heart 'n' soul, sweetly adorable cartoons, a classic black-and-white screwball comedy or that under-the-radar flick that you never knew you were missing, Heidi Rice will lead you through her must-sees and why you will also enjoy them. From Ryan Gosling's six-pack to that iconic orgasm sandwich delivered by Meg Ryan, right up to the double whammy of hotties in Prisoners (Gyllenhaal and Jackman)—there's a little something for everyone. And a little something for that teenager inside you who's ready to watch "nekkid" man-candy and spend two hours falling in love all over again….
Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn (Pop!, Book 1)
Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn (Pop!, Book 1)
Carrie Sessarego
¥11.77
Three great love stories that started it all… Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights are three of the greatest novels in English literature. Now joining them is Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn, a decidedly different take on these classics. You will laugh with delight as you learn: — The importance of thoroughly investigating your employers before accepting a job at their isolated, creepy house (Jane Eyre) — The sad fact that not every bad boy has a heart of gold (Wuthering Heights) — How to make a proper proposal—and how not to. Hint: don't insult your beloved while attempting to talk her into marriage! (Pride and Prejudice) Join blogger and romance aficionado Carrie Sessarego (smartbitchestrashybooks.com) as she takes us to the movies with Jane and Liz and Cathy. In her own unique, hilarious style she discusses the books and the various movie and TV adaptations. Your living room will be graced by heartthrobs like Timothy Dalton (twice!), Colin Firth (he shows up twice, too!), Michael Fassbender and Tom Hardy. Whether you are in the mood for serious academic discussion or lighthearted snark, whether you prefer Regency romance or Gothic passion, and whether you prefer your love stories on the screen or on the page, this book has something for you.
Shelter of Hope (Fast Fiction)
Shelter of Hope (Fast Fiction)
Margaret Daley
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After A year after Hurricane Naomi, the residents of Hope, Mississippi, are still trying to rebuild their lives. Nathan Grayson lost his wife to the storm, and he's survived the pain by focusing on his daughter, Carly, and his veterinary clinic. He's shut out everything else, including friends and family who want to help. When Susan Fayard asks Nathan to treat an injured dog, she can't help but see how much his isolation is hurting the handsome widower and his sweet daughter. Susan makes it her mission to help Nathan rebuild his trust in others. Even though he's grateful, Nathan refuses to rely on her. After all, this mission is only temporary. If Nathan lets Susan into his life, he and his daughter could be left heartbroken when she moves on.…
Snake Typhoon!
Snake Typhoon!
Billie Jones
¥11.77
Move over Lara Croft, there’s a new action hero in town! When unseasonable weather hits the sunshine city of Brisbane, a freak typhoon terrorizes the citizens. It’s not just any typhoon though, it’s a snake typhoon! And the deadliest snakes in Australia, with venomous fangs are flying straight for Kez. Kez is the new girl in the office and she’s desperately fighting to prove herself, but what’s a girl to do when faced with a typhoon of snakes coming straight for her helicopter? These flying diabolical snakes will stop at nothing to kill their victims and Kez only has one option: Figure out how to stop a snake typhoon and save the world… or die trying!
Daisy and the Duke (Fast Fiction)
Daisy and the Duke (Fast Fiction)
Janice Maynard
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads Sometimes Ian Furchess hated being the duke of Wolffhampton. Like when he had no idea how to pay for his ancestral castle, which costs more to run than some small countries. Or when his grandmother pressured him to marry—preferably someone rich and titled. Ian hadn't even wanted to be a duke. So when a beautiful American tourist landed on his doorstep, Ian was caught between his duty and his desire. He knew Daisy Wexler had her own agenda, one that could be the ruin of a duke. And yet, Ian had had his fill of duty. It was time to indulge his desires….
A Cowboy for Holly (Fast Fiction)
A Cowboy for Holly (Fast Fiction)
Maureen Child
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads Ben Gray was a sexy, hardworking cowboy. It had been so easy for Holly Banks to fall for the man—and his lies. After finding out the truth about the man she loved, Holly flew home to New York, a place as far from the Ben's Montana ranch as she could get. She never expected Ben to follow her to Manhattan, to do whatever it took to find her…and get her back.
Hideaway Hero (Fast Fiction)
Hideaway Hero (Fast Fiction)
Kathleen O'Brien
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Greta Kinyon should be looking forward to a romantic vacation with her boyfriend at her favorite bed-and-breakfast, the Hideaway. Instead she finds herself unceremoniously dumped. Luckily, she can always rely on the inn's owner, Gabriel Lennox, to offer his rather broad shoulders for her to cry on…
Night of the Living Wed (Fast Fiction)
Night of the Living Wed (Fast Fiction)
Michele Hauf
¥11.77
Fast Fiction Paranormal - quick reads to transport you to another world Charlotte and John's evening turns deadly when some uninvited guests show up at their friend's party—a horde of hungry zombies. The couple is in a fight for their lives when a new, heroic side of John emerges, and he vows to protect Charlotte no matter the cost….
An Experiment in Love (Fast Fiction)
An Experiment in Love (Fast Fiction)
Louise Allen
¥11.77
"Fast Fiction Historical - short romantic stories to take you back in time Believing she's unlikely to ever have any man offer her marriage, unconventional Lady Chloe Albright impetuously seizes the chance of a pretend engagement with Lord Christopher Fellingham, Earl of Twyford. Having loved Kit for years, she's learnt to carefully hide the pain of knowing that she is no more to him than his friend's studious little sister. But should she now put her research skills to good use and try some experiments in love? At turns kissed, flirted and argued with, Kit doesn't know whether he is more amused, annoyed or —dare he admit it?—aroused by Chloe's unexpected attention. Suddenly he's wishing that their pretend engagement could become the real thing!
Free Sampler of The Sea Sisters (Chapters 1–6)
Free Sampler of The Sea Sisters (Chapters 1–6)
Lucy Clarke
¥11.77
“a terrific summer read” Richard & Judy Two sisters, one life-changing journey… This is a free sample of the first six chapters (of 33) of the novel THE SEA SISTERS, by Lucy Clarke. There are some currents in the relationship between sisters that run so dark and so deep, it’s better for the people swimming on the surface never to know what’s beneath . . . Katie’s carefully structured world is shattered by the news that her headstrong younger sister, Mia, has been found dead in Bali – and the police claim it was suicide. With only the entries of Mia’s travel journal as her guide, Katie retraces the last few months of her sister’s life, and – page by page, country by country – begins to uncover the mystery surrounding her death. What she discovers changes everything. But will her search for the truth push their sisterly bond – and Katie – to breaking point? The Sea Sisters is a compelling story of the enduring connection between sisters.
The Inheritance: Part Two, Chapters 8–15 of 34
The Inheritance: Part Two, Chapters 8–15 of 34
Tilly Bagshawe
¥11.77
Welcome to Tilly Bagshawe’s Swell Valley, where the scandal is in a class of its own. Tilly Bagshawe’s first Swell Valley novel, The Inheritance, has been serialized into 4 parts – this is PART 2 OF 4 (Chapters 8 to 15 of 34). *The first three parts of The Inheritance are being released weekly from 29th May 2014, before the full novel is published. The final part will be released on 19th June 2014, when the full novel will also be available to buy in ebook and paperback* Tatiana Flint-Hamilton’s gilded cage is torn away when her estranged father dies. As the beloved family estate slips through Tati’s fingers, the portraits of her ancestors look down disapprovingly. The new Lord of the Manor is just as ruthless as Tati. The old-world status of Furlings is everything the wealthy, self-made Brett Cranley has ever wanted. Luckily his wife Angela is the perfect homemaker, happy to fall into line with whatever Brett desires. Along with her two children, Furlings soon becomes Angela’s lifeline, a place she can finally belong. And one she’s not going to give up easily. Losing everything has made Tati realise that her rightful inheritance is all that she now lives for… and she will do anything to get it back. But the fate of Furlings lies in the hands of the villagers. Let the Fittlescombe fireworks begin!
The Star Dogs: Beyond the Stars
The Star Dogs: Beyond the Stars
Roddy Doyle
¥11.77
An imaginative short story inspired by real events, taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, and written and illustrated by two award-winning talents Told from the perspective of the Russian dog Tsygan, this is the story of the first living creatures to be sent into space – the ‘star dogs’ of the title. Roddy Doyle’s typically accessible voice is complemented by the illuminating illustrations of Steve Simpson, together immersing a new generation of young readers in the incredible true story of the Soviet space dogs, one of the twentieth century’s true feats of science.
The Brockets Get a Dog: Beyond the Stars
The Brockets Get a Dog: Beyond the Stars
John Boyne
¥11.77
A humorous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an internationally bestselling author Abigail Crumb is forever making mistakes at the veterinary surgery where she works after school, and now she’s on her final warning. So when she loses – and then finds again – one of the puppies in her care, she doesn’t tell her boss; she’s saving up for a houdah for her elephant, after all, and knows she has to hide the puppy if she wants to keep her job. But how will she keep her secret? After several chance encounters with Henry Brocket – a forlorn little boy who’s always dressed as a pilot and is obsessed with Biggles – and discovering why he’s so sad, Abigail suddenly realises what she must do.
How to Help Your Grandda: Beyond the Stars
How to Help Your Grandda: Beyond the Stars
Judi Curtin
¥11.77
A funny short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction today When Lorcan Browne’s class are told to write to someone they admire, all his friends choose soccer stars and boy band singers, but Lorcan chooses the richest person in town instead, because he could never write to the person he REALLY admires – his Grandda. Will Lorcan’s plan to help save his Grandda from his freezing house change his family’s fortunes? Or will he have put his Grandda’s life in jeopardy? Sometimes letter-writing can have the most surprising of consequences…
The Lookout: Beyond the Stars
The Lookout: Beyond the Stars
Eoin Colfer
¥11.77
A short story from the Fighting Words collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children’s fiction today Ireland, 1955: Charley’s used to being lookout for Mammy – or ‘Sal Capone’, as she’s known in the local papers. He doesn’t want to be part of a criminal gang, but he’d rather that than have his mammy dragged off to prison; she’s only trying to keep him safe from Dad. But on the day of Charley’s fourteenth birthday, when Mammy takes him along on her latest job – a hold-up at gunpoint of the village post office – Charley’s role changes and he has to protect her from the Guard. The stakes have been raised and Charley realises that the outcome of this crime could change their lives for ever. Will it be like in a Hollywood movie? Or will it be ‘like life in Ireland: cold and hard and with no happy ending’?
The Snow Globe: Beyond the Stars
The Snow Globe: Beyond the Stars
Marita Conlon McKenna
¥11.77
A magical short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction today Cass and her family have moved to Galway because of her dad’s job and Cass is devastated – she misses her old friends and school, and hates living in a strange house in a strange town. But when she stumbles upon a mysterious antique snow globe at the local Christmas market, little does she know that her fortunes are about to change… A heartfelt story, beautifully complemented by gorgeous artwork. Look out for the other eleven stories - also available as e-shorts!
The King of the Birds: Beyond the Stars
The King of the Birds: Beyond the Stars
Michael Scott
¥11.77
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
The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
¥11.77
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