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Nyctophobia
There was one other noteworthy item, a column entitled ‘Places Of Interest’, which gave a capsule description of the Hyperion Observatory, noting that it was privately owned and not open to the public. ‘The house owes its unusual symmetrical shape to the fact that it was once an observatory. It...
Cowboy in My Pocket
He didn’t know what had happened in the house, but he was certain of one thing—she hadn’t been “resting” when he’d found her sitting on the floor.He tightened his grip on her waist and held her close against his side.She seemed to sense his concern and turned slowly within his embrace. “I’m fine,...
Emma Jean Lazarus Fell in Love
She thought about the dress she would wear—Long? Short? Sparkly? Twirly?—and if her mom would let her wear heels. Oh, but her boy wouldn’t care about her shoes, would he? No, Colleen decided. Her boy wasn’t like that. He wouldn’t care if her hands got sweaty and she stepped on his feet when they ...
Something to Hold
to thee ... Land...of... Pro-mise," Deland reads. We have worked all the way back to him. I think about the long lines of wagon trains and the people who rode or walked all that way across the country. And the seasick masses of immigrants who were drawn to the beacon of the Statue of Liberty from...
Awakening
I try to look around and get my bearings. I'm drawn through the front door, my heart pounding in my chest. The back door opens and I am out on the deck. There he is, his broad shoulders and thick dark hair. His muscles rolling under his tan skin. I ...
Agent of Peace (2015)
She preferred to write a journal or to tell her story in letters to her friends. Nearly all the people Emily met and mentioned in the Diary, were Members of Parliament or prominent in other fields. Many were members of the Union of Democratic Control (UDC), formed at the beginning of the war by a...
Nothing Like Love (2015)
Every time he thought he was finally through with Minty and Vimla, one of them showed up to spoil his day. It wasn’t enough that they had his gold chain, initial pendant and his watch; they wanted his sanity, too, it seemed. His lips twisted in disgust. Minty and Vimla couldn’t control him if San...
Honor (9781101606148) (2013)
‘Uncle, what you doin’ here?’ ‘Waiting for you. I stopped by Aladdin’s Cave and your friends told me you might be here.’ Uncle Tariq had left the shop during opening hours to search for him? Iskender felt his stomach twist in a knot. ‘Is everything all right?’ ‘We need to have a talk. Man to man....
Some Like It Sinful (Hellion's Den)
Although naïve, she was not a fool. She knew that most gentlemen did not seek out ladies for their intelligence, or for their sensible nature. How could she not know? They wanted women they desired. Women who charmed them and played those mysterious games she had never been capable of learning. S...
Shattered (Dividing Line #5)
Neither of them had slept the whole night but they were still bright eyed and alert, not so much as a crease in their expensive tailored suits. Rick crept in and took the chair by Rachel’s side, watching her sleep. When he took her hand her eyes rolled open. &n...
Arachnodactyl
After Smith fiddled with the levers, the carriage picked up speed. Ikey pulled the tarpaulin tighter around himself as the wind chilled him. He glanced back through the cab window. Admiral Daughton sat behind an open newspaper. Ikey turned his attention to Smith. A shiver ...
Heart of Ice
Hatfield Federal CourthouseColton Foley had been arrested six days ago. Two days later he had gone before a judge. Declaring Foley both a flight risk and a possible risk to the community, the judge had denied bail. Now Allison had only a little more than three weeks to give a grand jury cause to ...
Neptune's Ring
She secured the boat and walked back up to the resort. The men were stretched out among the trees eating or napping during a lunch break and she stepped inside to find Carlos. Levi dropped the package of papers onto the small table and walked down the hallway. She could hear voices far down the h...
Unexpected Love (Jo's Story)
I hear him say. “Hi Chief.” I smile at him. “Hey Jo, how’s it going?” “Not too bad. Not sure I'm ready for this.” He laughs, “We will get it taken care of. Have a seat,” I points at the chair across from his desk. “So,” ...
Fourth Horseman
That was how she came to be in her studio on the morning of the twenty-second, when the news first came through on the radio. She rang us straight away. I was woken by the call, and heard Dad galumphing down the stairs. I thought it was probably mad Mr Davenport, who often phoned at unsociable ho...