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When Fate Comes Calling: Eden Valley Ranch (Eden Valley Ranch #1)
by Eden MonroeWith a seven million-dollar stallion on the line, Kane Davidson must comply with an upsetting ultimatum – or lose Savero Gold. The much-celebrated foundation stud at the Emerald Valley Quarter Horse Ranch, Savero Gold is vital to its ongoing success. Jessica empleton knows nothing about ranches – or horses - but the stallion is hers to keep unless Kane agrees. Fireworks erupt when Kane and Jessica square off about the ownership of Savero Gold, but eventually there are sparks of another kind, plenty of them, when they finally find common ground between them. Then disaster strikes at the ranch, lives hang in the balance and prayers are fervently prayed as the unexpected nightmare continues to unfold.
When Franny Stands Up: A Novel
by Eden RobinsNamed a Best Book of the Month by Bustle and Buzzfeed!Named one of the best books of 2022 by Chicago Reader and All About Romance!As praised by Book Riot, Autostraddle, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and more!The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel meets A League of Their Own in this inspiring story Buzzfeed calls "a warm hug of a novel." Franny Steinberg knows there's powerful magic in laughter. She's witnessed it. With the men of Chicago off fighting WWII on distant shores, Franny has watched the women of the city taking charge of the war effort. But amidst the war bond sales and factory shifts, something surprising has emerged, something Franny could never have expected. A new marvel that has women flocking to comedy clubs across the nation: the Showstopper.When Franny steps into Chicago's Blue Moon comedy club, she realizes the power of a Showstopper—that specific magic sparked when an audience laughs so hard, they are momentarily transformed. And while each comedian's Showstopper is different, they all have one thing in common: they only work on women.After a traumatic flashback propels her onstage in a torn bridesmaid dress, Franny discovers her own Showstopper is something new. And suddenly she has the power to change everything…for herself, for her audience, and for the people who may need it most.
When The Gods Came
by John Adams John GlasbyMen had fought wars throughout history, but never such a war as the one which destroyed the cities of earth and turned vast areas into badlands, stretches of intense radioactivity where nothing could grow and no one could live. It also produced the deviates, mutants who had warped bodies and strange talents. But there were others who had still stranger talents, mental powers exceeding those of the mutants, and whose bodies did not bear the sign of the deviate. Their origin could not be traced to an atomic war; even they themselves had no idea whence they came. Forced to take part in the abortive war between the Eastern and Western Federations, one man and one man eventually escaped and discovered creatures similar to themselves. But to discover their origin they had to go back five thousand years; and the answer lay not on earth, but somewhere in the stars.
When The Gods Came
by John Glasby John AdamsMen had fought wars throughout history, but never such a war as the one which destroyed the cities of earth and turned vast areas into badlands, stretches of intense radioactivity where nothing could grow and no one could live. It also produced the deviates, mutants who had warped bodies and strange talents.But there were others who had still stranger talents, mental powers exceeding those of the mutants, and whose bodies did not bear the sign of the deviate. Their origin could not be traced to an atomic war; even they themselves had no idea whence they came.Forced to take part in the abortive war between the Eastern and Western Federations, one man and one man eventually escaped and discovered creatures similar to themselves. But to discover their origin they had to go back five thousand years; and the answer lay not on earth, but somewhere in the stars.
When Granny Witch Came To Stay
by G. M. CampbellArabella shares a deep bond with her grandmother, affectionately known as Granny Witch. But when a twist of fate reveals Arabella’s latent magical abilities, her life takes a turn she never could have imagined. What begins as a playful pretense of casting a spell in the enchanting Bluebell Woods soon unveils her true inheritance: Granny Witch’s potent magical powers. However, with great power comes great peril. Arabella finds herself ensnared in the sinister cave palace of the malevolent witch, Vizula. Can she harness her newfound abilities to break free from the clutches of darkness? Dive into a tale of magic, legacy, and a fight for freedom.
When Gravity Fails (The Budayeen Cycle #1)
by George Alec EffingerIn a futuristic Middle East, plug-ins can turn anyone into a killer in this &“wry and black and savage&” Nebula and Hugo award finalist (George R. R. Martin). Set in a high-tech near future featuring an ascendant Muslim world and divided Western superpowers, this cult classic takes us into a world with mind- or mood-altering drugs for any purpose, brains enhanced by electronic hardware with plug-in memory additions and modules offering the wearer new personalities, and bodies shaped to perfection by surgery. Marid Audran, an unmodified and fairly honest street hustler, lives in a decadent Arab ghetto, the Budayeen, and holds on tight to his cherished independence. Then, against his best instincts, he becomes involved in a series of inexplicable murders. Some seem like routine assassinations, carried out with an old-fashioned handgun by a man wearing a plug-in James Bond persona; others, involving whores, feature prolonged torture and horrible mutilations. Soon the problem comes to the attention of Budayeen godfather Friedlander Bey—who makes Audran an offer he can&’t refuse. Nominated for the Nebula and Hugo awards, the highest honors in the genre, When Gravity Fails, which introduced the cyberpunk Budayeen Cycle, is a pioneering work the Denver Post called &“superior science fiction&” and Harlan Ellison described as &“crazy as a spider on ice skates . . . plain old terrific.&”
When Harlie Was One
by David GerroldIf you are a robot trying to grow up and understand people your only option may be to become God.
When HARLIE Was One: Release 2.0
by David GerroldH.A.R.L.I.E. (Human Analog Replication, Lethetic Intelligence Engine) is an artificially intelligent machine. David Auberson, the psychologist responsible for guiding HARLIE from childhood into adulthood, struggles to understand his erratic behavior. When humans begin vocalizing their wishes that HARILIE be shut down, he has to prove his existence and value to his warm-blooded counterparts. Throughout HARILIE's fight to stay alive, Auberson discovers the machine has vast knowledge and understanding of life, love, and logic, posing the philosophical question whether or not HARLIE is human, and for that matter, what it means to be human. Nominated for the Hugo and Nebula awards for Best Novel of the Year, the themes of love and discovery in When HARLIE was One are even more important today than when first published.
When Harriet Came Home
by Coleen KwanAfter ten years of exile, Harriet Brown is back in town. Things have definitely changed, but so has she. Now the confident owner of a catering business, she's no longer the shy, overweight girl everyone-including her hot teenage crush-used to ignore. In fact, she's determined to make peace with Adam Blackstone for her part in exposing his father's secret affairs and corrupt behavior as mayor. But Adam has changed as well. No longer a pampered, rich pinup boy, he just wants to reestablish his family's good name. He reluctantly agrees to a truce with Harriet, and is surprised by how changed she is. He doesn't want to be drawn to her, but he can't seem to resist her allure. As Harriet struggles to come to terms with her past, her adolescent infatuation with Adam morphs into something more serious... Will she ever be accepted again? Or will ancient history ruin the chance of a future full of possibilities? 52,000 words
When He Was Bad
by Shelly Laurenston Cynthia EdenA scorching after-dark anthology featuring Alpha males so hot, so wild, and so bad, they may just be the best you've ever had...Shelly Laurenston Miss CongenialityI'm young, good looking, and one day I'll be Alpha Male of my family's Pack. But Professor Irene Conridge acts like I don't even exist. Now she's got enemies coming out of the woodwork and I have to protect her. Of course, it doesn't hurt that while I work to secure her safety, she'll be hanging out at my house--right where I want her. Cynthia EdenWicked WaysWhen I hear my sexy new neighbor scream one night, the absolute last thing I expect to see is Miranda Shaw--star of my hottest fantasies--being attacked by a vampire. Too bad for him I'm a badass shifter ready to fight for my fantasies. And Miranda, well, she's so busy watching out for him that she won't see me closing in on her. . ."Laurenston's characters shine with wit and depth." --Publishers Weekly"Eden's unsurpassed creativity shines once again!" --Larissa Ione
When He was Bad
by Shelly Laurenston Cynthia EdenTwo of paranormal romances bestselling authors combine their extraordinary talents and set the pages on fire with an after-dark anthology featuring Alpha males so hot, so wild, and so bad, they may just be the best youve ever had. . . Shelly Laurenston Miss Congeniality Its those damn stockings that get me every time. They have this sexy little line down the back and I cant help but stare at her legs. . . constantly. And youd think shed be all over me like every other female in the Seattle area. Im young, good looking, and one day Ill be Alpha Male of my familys Pack. But Professor Irene Conridge acts like I dont even exist. How is that possible? Now shes got enemies coming out of the woodwork and I have to protect her. Why? Because thats the kind of man I am. Yes, I am that amazing. Of course, it doesnt hurt that while I work to secure her safety, shell be hanging out at my house. Thats hours. . . days even that Ive got Irene Conridge right where I want her. Cynthia Eden Wicked Ways Im too dangerous for her. I know it, but I cant get my sexy new neighbor out of my head. When I hear her scream one night, the absolute last thing I expect to see is Miranda Shaw--star of my hottest fantasies--being attacked by a vampire. Now the undead jerk is after her, and Im the only thing standing between the beautiful lady and a killer who just wont stop. Well, too bad for him, because that vamp has just made the worst mistake of his afterlife--hes tangled with a shifter. And Miranda, well, shes so busy watching out for him that she wont see me closing in on her--not until its too late--and Im about to show her just how wild I can get. . . Originally from Long Island, New York, Shelly Laurenston has resigned herself to West Coast living, which involves healthy food, mostly sunny days, and lots of guys not wearing shirts when they really should be. These days Shelly spends most of her time writing, reading, and, like her heroines, trying to avoid any prison time. To find out more about Shellys books, check out her website at www. shellylaurenston. com.
When Heaven Weeps: A Novel (The Martyr's Song Series #2)
by Ted DekkerA thriller unlike any you have ever read. A love strong enough to bring a tremor to your bones. A sacrifice powerful enough to make heaven weep.At the close of World War II, a shell-shocked solider, Jan Jovic, was forced to inflict a game of life and death on a peaceful Bosnian community. In a few short hours, this young man was confronted by more love—and hate—than most experience in a lifetime.Years later, Jan has become a world-renowned writer with widespread influence in the United States, his past buried deep in his memory. Until, at the most inopportune time, the game Jan witnessed comes back to haunt him . . . and unwittingly leads him to a beautiful broken woman caught in an underworld of crime.Jan must now defeat an evil rarely seen. But there is a price. One that even this war-scarred solider can&’t imagine.Praise for When Heaven Weeps:&“Ted Dekker is one of the most remarkable creative writers of our time . . . engrossing and spiritually inspiring . . . highly recommended!&” —Bill Bright, founder and president, Campus Crusade for Christ International&“When Heaven Weeps is a first in Christian fiction: a bold, knock-your-socks off, four-hankie, romantic supernatural thriller. And a brilliantly written one to boot. Hang on for something brand new.&” —Mark Olsen, screenwriter and bestselling author of HadassahBook 2 in the Heaven/Martyr&’s Song trilogyBook 1: Heaven&’s WagerBonus book 1.5: The Martyr&’s SongBook 2: When Heaven WeepsBook 3: Thunder of HeavenBook length: app. 80,000 words
When Heroes Fall (Champion of the Gods #5)
by Andrew Q. GordonChampion of the Gods: Book FiveIt took the Seven to create the world, each to rule Their own, until Neldin sought to rule it all. The Six defeated Neldin three millennia ago, but time has no meaning to a god. Before the dust settled from the first conflict, both sides set in motion plans for the next one. As Champion of the Six, Farrell, with Kel’s help, gathers those loyal to the Six to meet Meglar and his army. But Neldin plotted as well, and like the Six, His plans all lead to the final confrontation between Champions. Kel teaches Farrell that weapons and power will not be enough—victory requires something from within each Champion. But Neldin also knows this and unleashes a final surprise at a critical moment that claims some of those Farrell loves most. With the fate of Nendor riding on his actions, Farrell must ignore the pain and find the will to win. If not, his world and everyone he loves will fall to Meglar’s darkness.
When I Fall in Love (Macleod Family #10)
by Lynn KurlandJennifer McKinnon is convinced there are no more knights in shining armor-at least not in Manhattan. Little does she know that a hero of legendary chivalry waits her...800 years in the past.
When I Grow Up
by Richard E. LoweThe two professors couldn't agree on the fundamentals of child behavior. But that was before they met little Herbux!
When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities (A. Poulin, Jr. New Poets of America)
by Chen ChenLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR POETRYWINNER OF THE A. POULIN, JR. POETRY PRIZEA LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2017 SELECTION: POETRY & LITERATUREON NPR BOOKS'S LIST OF "POETRY TO PAY ATTENTION TO: 2017'S BEST VERSE"A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 2017 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTIONIn this ferocious and tender debut, Chen Chen investigates inherited forms of love and family—the strained relationship between a mother and son, the cost of necessary goodbyes—all from Asian American, immigrant, and queer perspectives. Holding all accountable, this collection fully embraces the loss, grief, and abundant joy that come with charting one's own path in identity, life, and love.
When I Listen to Silence
by Jean E. PendziwolWhen a child is asked to “Please, be quiet!” they sit silent … and their imagination sweeps them away on a breathtaking journey. Through the window, the child can hear the trees breathe and watches them sway back and forth as they begin to dance. Then bears join in, accompanied by the child on their drum, making so much noise they wake up a dragon! The dragon’s smoky breath fills the sky, and the wind forms a knight on a steed that gallops through the stars. The child’s adventure continues, as one wonderful flight of fancy leads to the next, from pirates to mermaids to whales, until they find themselves sitting silent once again among the trees. Jean E. Pendziwol has written a charming story-poem that looks at silence and stillness as an opportunity for the imagination and creativity to flourish. Carmen Mok’s magical illustrations flow from one spread to the next like animation, in a palette inspired by vintage printmaking. Key Text Features dialogue illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
When I Was the Dog…
by Elena KryuchkovaTina is an ordinary girl who works in an Animal Shelter. Once she is called to her by the Head of the Shelter, Elisa. And she says that she’s not really Elisa, but the Scandinavian goddess Freyja, who is currently the chairperson of the Pet Affairs Department of the Other World. And that Tina was chosen to work in the Otherworldly Delivery Service, the Pet Affairs Department. And now she will deliver letters from deceased pets to their owners. So began the magical adventures of Tina. She will meet all kinds of people, see the stories of their friendship with pets, take part in the capture of animal abusers and the court of the Other World. She also learns about her past life when she was the dog …
When I'm Gone (Stone Trail Series)
by Amber ReddStone Trail: Book TwoAs New Year's approaches, a grieving Richie Tatten collects his dead sister's belongings from the institution where she lived. The mystery of her suicide confounds him and adds to his growing frustration with the disappearance of his life partner, Albert, who vanished months earlier. Hoping to find answers, Richie heads to the small town of Stone Trail, but the unwelcoming citizens leave Richie reluctant to continue his search. Then new information about his sister's death gives him a lead on Albert's whereabouts--and thrusts him into the middle of a battle between magic and werewolves.
When I'm Her
by Sarah Zachrich JengHow far would you go to get even with the woman who ruined your life?In this electrifying thriller, a young woman gets everything she&’s ever wanted—and everything she doesn&’t—when she swaps bodies with her sworn enemy.Though polar opposites, Mary and Elizabeth are as close as can be—until the night Elizabeth makes an irrevocable mistake and leaves Mary to take the blame. Years later, Elizabeth seems to have forgotten Mary exists.Mary hasn&’t forgotten her.She follows Elizabeth&’s every move online, obsessed with paying her back for the betrayal that cost Mary her dreams. Now Mary has found a way to switch bodies with Elizabeth, and she&’s got a plan to steal her charmed life. Her career. Her looks. Her husband. They do say living well is the best revenge.Or is it? The more Mary uncovers about Elizabeth&’s life, the more she realizes she may have made a deadly mistake. And she'll need the help of her worst enemy to stay alive.
When It's A Jar
by Tom HoltMaurice has just killed a dragon with a bread knife. And had his destiny foretold... and had his true love spirited away. That's precisely the sort of stuff that'd bring out the latent heroism in anyone. Unfortunately, Maurice is pretty sure he hasn't got any latent heroism.Meanwhile, a man wakes up in a jar in a different kind of pickle (figuratively speaking). He can't get out, of course, but neither can he remember his name, or what gravity is, or what those things on the ends of his legs are called... and every time he starts working it all out, someone makes him forget again. Forget everything.Only one thing might help him. The answer to the most baffling question of all...WHEN IS A DOOR NOT A DOOR?
When It's A Jar: YouSpace Book 2 (YouSpace)
by Tom Holt'Uniquely twisted...cracking gags...' - The Guardian (UK)'Wacky humor bubbles through the polished narrative... Holt doesn't skimp on the flashes of brilliance.' - SFXMaurice has just killed a dragon with a breadknife. And had his destiny foretold . . . and had his true love spirited away. That's precisely the sort of stuff that'd bring out the latent heroism in anyone. Unfortunately, Maurice is pretty sure he hasn't got any latent heroism. Meanwhile, a man wakes up in a jar in a different kind of pickle (figuratively speaking). He can't get out, of course, but neither can he remember his name, or what gravity is, or what those things on the ends on his legs are called . . . and every time he starts working it all out, someone makes him forget again. Forget everything. Only one thing might help him. The answer to the most baffling question of all. WHEN IS A DOOR NOT A DOOR?An absurdly witty novel of alternate universes and very unlikely heroes from one of Britain's best-loved comic writers - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams and Terry PratchettBooks by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who's Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods Djinn Rummy My Hero Paint your Dragon Open Sesame Wish you Were Here Alexander at World's End Only Human Snow White and the Seven Samurai Olympiad Valhalla Nothing But Blue Skies Falling SidewaysLittle PeopleSong for NeroMeadowlandBarkingBlonde BombshellThe Management Style of the Supreme BeingsAn Orc on the Wild Side
When It's A Jar: YouSpace Book 2 (YouSpace)
by Tom Holt'Uniquely twisted...cracking gags...' - The Guardian (UK)'Wacky humor bubbles through the polished narrative... Holt doesn't skimp on the flashes of brilliance.' - SFXMaurice has just killed a dragon with a breadknife. And had his destiny foretold . . . and had his true love spirited away. That's precisely the sort of stuff that'd bring out the latent heroism in anyone. Unfortunately, Maurice is pretty sure he hasn't got any latent heroism. Meanwhile, a man wakes up in a jar in a different kind of pickle (figuratively speaking). He can't get out, of course, but neither can he remember his name, or what gravity is, or what those things on the ends on his legs are called . . . and every time he starts working it all out, someone makes him forget again. Forget everything. Only one thing might help him. The answer to the most baffling question of all. WHEN IS A DOOR NOT A DOOR?An absurdly witty novel of alternate universes and very unlikely heroes from one of Britain's best-loved comic writers - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams and Terry PratchettBooks by Tom Holt:Walled Orchard SeriesGoatsongThe Walled OrchardJ.W. Wells & Co. SeriesThe Portable DoorIn Your DreamsEarth, Air, Fire and CustardYou Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It HelpsThe Better MousetrapMay Contain Traces of MagicLife, Liberty and the Pursuit of SausagesYouSpace SeriesDoughnutWhen It's A JarThe Outsorcerer's ApprenticeThe Good, the Bad and the SmugNovelsExpecting Someone TallerWho's Afraid of BeowulfFlying DutchYe Gods!OvertimeHere Comes the SunGrailblazersFaust Among EqualsOdds and GodsDjinn RummyMy HeroPaint your DragonOpen SesameWish you Were HereAlexander at World's EndOnly HumanSnow White and the Seven SamuraiOlympiadValhallaNothing But Blue SkiesFalling SidewaysLittle PeopleSong for NeroMeadowlandBarkingBlonde BombshellThe Management Style of the Supreme BeingsAn Orc on the Wild Side
When Jackals Storm the Walls
by Bradley BeaulieuThe reign of the Sharakhani kings has been broken. Queen Meryam now rules the city.Çeda, meanwhile, has succeeded in lifting the asirim's curse, though it came at a terrible cost. Nalamae was slain in battle against her sister goddess. All is not lost, however. Çeda knows Nalamae will be reborn, and so begins a quest to find her.The scheming King Ihsan has been busy as well, mining the legendary Blue Journals for a way to save the city and the desert beyond from certain destruction. He believes he's found one, but it won't be easy, especially when the only tools left at his disposal are his own wits and guile. As he begins to gather the other fallen kings and convince them to work together, he realizes that one person is crucial to their success: Çeda.Çeda must choose: work with the kings she's vowed to destroy or risk losing the city she loves. Whatever she decides, the path will be dangerous. Her allies are divided. Sharakhai is under threat from neighbouring kingdoms. And now the gods themselves are stepping in . . . Praise for The Song of Shattered Sands series:'Çeda and Emre share a relationship seldom explored in fantasy, one that will be tried to the utmost as similar ideals provoke them to explore different paths. Wise readers will hop on this train now, as the journey promises to be breathtaking' Robin Hobb'Fantasy and horror, catacombs and sarcophagi, resurrections and revelations: the book has them all, and Beaulieu wraps it up in a package that's as graceful and contemplative as it is action-packed and pulse-pounding' NPR'The Song of Shattered Sands series is both gripping and engrossing' Kirkus Reviews
When Jackals Storm the Walls (Song of Shattered Sands #5)
by Bradley P. BeaulieuThe fifth book in The Song of the Shattered Sands series--an epic fantasy with a desert setting, filled with rich worldbuilding and pulse-pounding action.The reign of the kings of Sharakhai has been broken. The blood mage, Queen Meryam, now rules the city along with the descendants of the fabled twelve kings.In the desert, Çeda has succeeded in breaking the asirim's curse. Those twisted creatures are now free, but their freedom comes at great cost. Nalamae lies dead, slain in battle with her sister goddess. Çeda, knowing Nalamae would have been reborn on her death, sets out on a quest to find her.The trail leads Çeda to Sharakhai where, unbeknownst to her, others are searching for Nalamae as well. Çeda's quest to find her forces her into a terrible decision: work with the kings or risk Sharakhai's destruction.Whatever her decision, it won't be easy. Sharakhai is once more threatened by the forces of the neighboring kingdoms. As the powers of the desert vie for control of the city, Çeda, her allies, and the fallen kings must navigate the shifting fates before the city they love falls to the schemes of the desert gods.