In the desert, an instant turns life into death and hate into love. In the desert, everything is different. Boundaries break down, and you find yourself doing things that you would never, ever have imagined. Lilly Linton finds this out the hard way: in the shadow of the pyramids, she and her boss, cold, calculating Mr Ambrose, must face death and danger together. Is the desert's heat enough to melt the cold heart of Britain's richest financier? WINNER of the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD in the Wattys 2016 Sequel to Robert Thier's #1 Hit 'Storm and Silence'

Katie Holmes is a caffeine addict. Between college, and taking care of her brother, it's acceptable. Though, it doesn't help that the cafe down the street is full of handsome baristas, including one William Cerak in particular who has a mysterious scar on his wrist. Synopses will be the death of my publishing career.

Meet Charlie, an older man who is set in his way. Daily walks to the grocery store, followed by an afternoon glass of wine with his neighbor, Vera, is how he enjoys spending his days. However, Charlie's reclusive lifestyle suddenly changes when a video of him goes viral. It starts when a teenage boy recognizes him at the grocery store, and something tells that him his granddaughter, Maddie, might be behind his sudden fame.

Queen Eleanor of Alendar. Daughter of King Richard the Wise, and the first female ruler in the Alagorian line. Respected for her skills as a politician, a commander, and a mother to her people. Years of being prepared to ascend to the throne of kings along with her tenure of nearly three years could not prepare her for a threat that was assembling far beyond the Western Sea. A threat that looms so far yet came from so close to home. Aid is called for from a former enemy nation. Ideas clash and tensions brew. Will two young rulers be able to put their differences aside and join forces against this common enemy?

Some days ago, I needed a break from editing. I put on a song and started to free write. This is what happened.

Has your mother ever been so worried that her husband is cheating on her that she sends you to go undercover where he works? No? Well, mine did. Just to clear it all up my father works as a teacher for an ALL boys college. ------ Claire Martez had a pretty normal life, she had just recently graduated a few months ago and had great grades. Recommended for some scholarships. But she didn't exactly plan to go to an all boys college after High School. Nope, not at all. She Especially didn't expect to room with the Caiden Anderson. No, this isn't your basic love story. This is a story that involves secrets, fights and heartbreaks. »»Book 3 of The Undercover Saga. You don't have to read the other 2 books, but you do have to read them for the 4th book and there will be spoilers in this book for the others.«« • Lovely cover is made by @heights • Highest rating: #4 in Teen Fiction ( 9/12/15) <-- I stopped checking this so could have been higher for all I know.

It all started with a broken classroom heater... Graduate school prepares you for many things - the rigor of academic life, how to pull consecutive all-nighters, and living off a meager stipend without having to be roommates with cockroaches. Elle Graft might have made it through six years of graduate school, but she's not convinced she'll survive her first position as an Assistant Professor. Because for all she learned, graduate school never prepared her for dealing with a student crush. + + + Enjoy this multi-Chapter Preview of the book that started it all. Find the full-length version and other books in the Winter Jacket Series at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Winter-Jacket-Eliza-Lentzski/dp/1483908771

my story is about how a girl loves someone else and her mom is making her marry a rich man

Damien of Bohemia was a legend content to live in obscurity. Weary from a century of human and Irin bloodshed, he took shelter among those who would not question his silence or the martial spells he wore over his body. Spells far too numerous for a scribe of his age. Until an earth singer of raw power and no delicacy came to the village where he hid. Sari of Vestfold wasn't intrigued by the mysterious warrior or his moody silences. And she wasn't interested in listening for the whisper of his soul. Even when those whispers promised a connection that could tie them for eternity. DREAMS is the first full novella of the four part book, The Staff and the Blade, but is a story that can be read on it's own. (No cliffhanger!) I'll be posting one chapter every Thursday. The full book is available for pre-order now and releases on July 12, 2016. The first three books of the Irin Chronicles, The SCRIBE, The SINGER, and The SECRET are all available from major retailers. For more information, please visit my website. DISCLAIMER: Posted chapters are unedited advance copy. (There will be typos!) It is not for resale and changes may be made between now and publication. Copyright 2016, Elizabeth Hunter. All rights reserved.