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Zen and Sex
by Dermot DavisMartin is a 24 year guy who falls in love with a 38 year old woman. He has to grow so fast emotionally that he feels like he just got hit by a speeding bus. Not only is Frances fourteen years Martin's senior, but she's all about putting Zen into relationship, which involves every guy's worst nightmare: talking about your feelings, being conscious of your thoughts and above all, unabashed, honest communication at all times. Martin has no idea what he is getting himself into and the sharp learnin... moreBrain: The Man Who Wrote the Book That Changed the World
by Dermot DavisIt's the classic dilemma of the writer: Do you write what's in your heart or do you write what sells? In this modern age of publishing there is a huge chasm between the best selling authors that are rich beyond their dreams and... well, everybody else. All Daniel Waterstone ever wanted to do was write the great American novel and change the landscape of modern literature forever. He has two literary books in print but no one's buying. His agent won't even accept his latest masterpiece which he p... moreThe Younger Man
by Dermot DavisFrances is confused. Fast approaching 40 and after two failed marriages, Frances has sworn off men. Still mending her broken heart from her most recent divorce, she has come to rely on her therapist as if she was her best friend. Even though she knows that she is not happy with her life, she has no idea how to fix it. Approached by a younger man, she decides to go along for the ride. The reawakening of her heart soon turns her already confused state even further upside down. Does she have it wit... moreStormy Weather
by Dermot DavisRobert Munro, a therapist specializing in dream interpretation, awoke one morning to find himself in a dream from which he could not awaken. Experiencing first hand the limitations of his own training and theories, he must solve the puzzle of his own dream in order to break free from its bondage. In the process, he'll better understand himself, other people, and the nature of consciousness itself.Loan Some: A Novella
by Megan McLachlanIt’s been a bad week for Vera. She lost the job she loved as a librarian and ended a comfortable and seemingly reliable relationship. So when her eye catches a job ad for a company that boasts “a library of characters for every occasion,” impulse (and the word “library”) compels her to respond.
Shortly thereafter, Vera has accepted her first assignment from Loan Some, a business that rents out people who play parts at special occasions. Need a mourner at yo... more
George and the Rabbit
by Daniel OgilvieFrom the worst-selling author of Home Thoughts from a Man comes a brand new, blackly comic novel. George is screaming inside and he doesn’t understand why. George’s friend, Frank, has his own troubles--but he also has a new woman in his life, a woman their other friend Matthew is also in love with. But these are nothing compared to the battles George has at work. Will the yellow team win the idiotic team building event? Will George win his battle with the HR manager? Will Frank (ever) learn to... moreHeart of Palms: A Novella
by Holly L. AasenLong-buried secrets surface as families are torn apart in Holly Lynne Aasen’s tightly written emotional drama, Heart of Palms. Cole Wells and his father, Jack, have been on their own since Cole’s mother died thirteen years before. Now the twenty-three-year-old is lying in a coma after recently being acquitted of drug trafficking charges. Questions hang over his hospital bed, including the depth of his involvement in the drug ring and who wants him dead…questions that Jack will stop at nothing... moreBlood Diva
by VM Gautier19th century Paris' most infamous party-girl is undead and on the loose in the Big Apple. Marie Duplessis, the courtesan whose life inspired both Camille and La Traviata was never one to miss out on opportunity. So when on her deathbed she was offered a chance at eternal youth and beauty, she grabbed it -- even though the price would be the death of innocents at her lovely hand. Now she's working at a chic Brooklyn gallery and once again the toast of the town, but when she falls for a mortal wh... morePeace on Earth
by Paddy BostockMankind profits from nothing more than war. Hence, rumours about the existence of a disk said to contain the formula to “peace on earth,” obtained by a failed actor with a penchant for visions, pose a major threat to the planet. This unleashes a frantic hunt for the disk across continents, involving government agencies, master criminals, petty criminals, and would-be criminals, plus the local population of Pont-y-Pant: the tiny Welsh village on which disparate characters converge as the putative... morePoplar Place
by Ellen ButlerThe sleepy, small town of Denton, South Carolina, possesses the tranquil life Cara Baker craves, but will her reclusive tenant shake up her newfound serenity?
Newly minted librarian Cara Baker effectively cuts ties with her tumultuous life as a Pittsburgh District Attorney and moves down to South Carolina, where she embraces the peaceful, laid-back style of small town living. Everything seems to be falling into place when Cara finds the perfect house to round out her new plans. Well &he... more
Across the Pond
by Michael McCormickAcross The Pond by Michael McCormick is the story of a young American who fights in the Vietnam War for his country, only to be rejected when he comes home. The author based the book on his experience as a U.S. Marine who served in combat.Praise for Across the Pond:
"This little book grips the reader from the beginning and does not let go. It is written with the violence and fury of Leon Uris's Battle Cry, and the tenderness and compassion of a simple poet.... It is a poignant remind... more
Wineman Chronicles Book I - Laguna Seca A Winemaking Adventure
by J. E. FahlbushThis is a story of one man's road trip to the 1996 Monterey Historic Races. After returning from the Middle East he buys an old BMW and heads north to Monterey for the vintage car races. On the way he meets up with some of the local residents who befriend him and lead him from the Laguna Seca raceway onto the streets of Monterey and the hills of Carmel Valley. He gets invited to a grape harvest party which opens the door to the world of central coast wines. What starts as fondness for Syrah ... moreHow to love San Francisco - One year in the City by the Bay
by Johanna Lehmann, How to love San Francisco – One year in the City by the Bay, is the story of a spirited young woman who finds adventure in San Francisco. By crossing continents Hanni, in her mid twenties, starts a new life – with unexpected hurdles. When Hanni gets the offer to work in San Francisco for a year, she doesn’t expect the experience to turn her life upside down. Not only does she get infected by the Silicon Valley virus to start her own company, but she also falls in love with an American guy w... more-
Among the Blossoms
by Batya AnsellThe year is 1987. Rachel Martin is a bright, sensitive thirteen year old middle school student who feels that nothing will ever turn out right for her. Self-conscious about her looks, Rachel feels doomed to forever live in her beautiful seventeen year old sister's shadow. The one anchor in Rachel's life is her supportive father, but even he won't be able to protect her from the events that lie ahead. School continues to be a bad joke, with a succession of pathetic substitutes...until an olde... more Deep Deceit
by Anne Louise O'ConnellWhen Celeste Parker’s daughter Tamara goes missing in Dubai the all-out search and rescue mission she anticipates never materializes. Put off by the police as 18-year-old Tamara is technically an adult, and no foul play is apparent, Celeste has a gut feeling something is terribly wrong. New to the city and with her husband away working in Saudi Arabia, Celeste turns to her new friend and fellow expat, Susan Morris, for help. The duo set off on a hunt, which takes them down a dark alley of deep d... moreJay's Coach Learns a Lesson: What can a boy do to stop corruption? (Jay's World Book 3)
by KamonJay is late for his swimming practice, which does not help to put his mother in a good mood. Arriving in the locker room at the pool, Jay overhears his coach and a friend plotting to cheat and take some of the athletes’ sponsorship money. What can Jay do against corruption?
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