Download or read book The Last Dream Before Dawn written by D.V. Bernard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roland Micheaux is a young attorney with a dark secret. The secret drives him to succeed in order to redeem himself. However, the more he accomplishes, the more he has to lose. When a mysterious man called Jasper Kain tells Roland he knows his secret - and that his actions will bring about the end of the world - Roland's life begins to crumble. As Kain's premonitions begin to come true, Roland must find a way to save himself - and the world that suddenly wants to destroy him. --from publisher's description.
Download or read book The Last Dream Before Dawn written by Seven and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-12-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through several life times Tommy must fight a demon named maximus in order to be reunited with his eternal love Nyle. On an island in the forest in the city and in the desert, with the hero the lover the fake the child the wise old man Each life teahes him a lesson as he comes closer and closer only to realize in the end the true nature of what he is fighting. symbolically he learns what maximus means to him as well as nyle and the ture nature of love and hate.
Download or read book The Last Dream Before You Die written by Paul Dalzell and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack Bone is a detective, and nothing gets in the way of solving a casenot even the recent death of his partner. Still reeling from loss, Bone accepts an assignment in Wolfston, investigating the profitability of Englands last woolen mill. Theres something strange about the staff at the mill, thoughespecially the night shift, who seem to have a lot of secrets. The employees at the Wolfston mill are vampires, and they dont like Bone snooping around. He escapes unscathed, but that isnt the end of his troubles. Bones busy caseload also includes the suspected smuggling of illegal aliens into England in trucks owned by Astra Clothing. Nearby, in Leeds, he encounters the Russian gangsters who are running the show. In a curious twist, he finds safety with the Wolfston vampires, who agree to help him with his case while keeping him safe. Bone is right on the gangsters tail when they produce their own powerful vampire, threatening the lives of Bones close friends and family. Fearing further loss, he vows to bring the Russians to justice before its too late, but how can he fight an immortal foe? This might be Bones last case, but he wont go down without a fight.
Download or read book How to Kill Your Boyfriend in 10 Easy Steps written by D.V. Bernard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stacy has just killed her boyfriend—but the problem is, he won’t stay dead. If you could kill your boyfriend and get away with it, would you? In How to Kill Your Boyfriend (in Ten Easy Steps), a young, beautiful woman abducts a complete stranger so that they can kill her boyfriend. The stranger—a famous radio call-in host—is terrified at first, but before she knows it, her beautiful abductor whisks her into a world of amazing possibilities. Horror transforms into fascination once Stacy reveals that she’s killed this boyfriend more than once. A sisterhood is forged in blood. They find themselves living and laughing like never before. Yet, all is not as it seems—before they know it, their quest to kill the boyfriend begins to uncover a mystery that may cost them their own lives.
Download or read book God in the Image of Woman written by D.V. Bernard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A genetic apocalypse is ravaging the earth, women are disappearing from the planet, and the only hope to keep civilization from crumbling is a ten-year-old girl. In the future, people lose the ability to have daughters; and as women begin to disappear from a world already gripped by chaos, some people begin to think that a 10-year-old black girl will be the next Messiah. Seven years after the onset of this genetic apocalypse, all women have disappeared from cities like New York. Civilization, itself, seems to have ground to a halt as men, numbed by the holographic pleasures of their technological age, wait for the inevitable death of their species. It is then that a powerful military force, known simply as The Horde, begins a systematic offensive against the world's great cities. As this final battle unfolds, the girl presumed to be God escapes from the fortress where The Horde had been keeping her and thousands of other women. Once free, she forms a series of alliances—first with a cult convinced of her divinity, then with the scientist originally responsible for the genetic apocalypse, and finally with a man without a past, whose evolving conceptualization of reality seems to be the key to saving the human race. Interwoven with a rich mosaic of characters—like the seemingly supernatural Quibb; the industrial magnate, Shaka; the gender-defying cyber witch, Circe; and the revolutionary firebrand, Tio Mendez—God in the Image of Woman tells the epic story of people searching for their humanity in an age where the end of the human race seems terrifyingly close.
Download or read book The Zane Collection 1 written by Zane and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes romantic, sometimes raw, New York Times bestselling author Zane presents three novels of intoxicating sensuality. The Sex Chronicles With a unique ability to tell it like it is—and also to tell it like it could be in your wildest dreams—Zane crafts stories about everyone from the sensual housewife who wants her husband to experiment more to a secret underground sorority of women that organizes some rather unconventional social events. By turns tender and outrageous, The Sex Chronicles is a pleasure from beginning to end. Nervous Jonquinette has always been nervous around men, but on the weekends her alter ego, Jude, goes on intense sexual escapades. When Jonquinette seeks the help of Dr. Marcella Spencer, the psychiatrist Zane originated in her bestselling novel Addicted, Jude's response is to go on a sexual rampage. In the meantime, Jonquinette becomes interested in her new neighbor, Mason, but Jude has no intention of letting Jonquinette fall in love—not when Jude's having so much fun. Based on a short story of the same title from her bestselling collection The Sex Chronicles, Nervous is classic Zane with an edge. So, relax, sit back. You're in for a nerve-tingling read. Skyscraper Most corporations hand out bonus checks or gift certificates for Christmas, but Wolfe Industries hands out drama. Skyscraper chronicles the week before the annual Christmas party at Wolfe Industries, an African American-owned automobile manufacturer. The week leading up to the Wolfe Industries annual Christmas party is unforgettable, as the lives of four people who have barely interacted with one another in the past begin to cross paths in the most disturbing ways. By the time the party is over, they will be lucky if the skyscraper is still standing.
Download or read book Zane eBook Sampler written by Zane and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Zane presents her legion of fans an ebook sampler featuring excerpts from a select list of some of her bestselling titles.
Download or read book Breaking the Cycle written by Zane and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eagerly awaited collection of stories dealing with domestic abuse, edited by the New York Times bestselling author Zane. Breaking the Cycle is a stunning and moving anthology of stories, each of which focuses on an aspect of domestic abuse. This powerful collection is sure to serve as a wake-up call for people either dealing with a domestic abuse situation, or those watching someone else endure it. In the title story, Zane describes the turmoil that a young girl suffers at the hands of her stepfather. The girl and her mother plan their escape, but at the last minute the mother falters. In D.V. Bernard's "The Lonely Echoes of My Youth," readers are introduced to a young boy raising himself on the fringes of a drug-infested neigborhood. Nane Quartay's provocative story, "The Grindstone," describes a boy who witnesses a brutal murder which will have far-reaching effects on him and his family. Tracy Price-Thompson weaves a powerful tale in "The Stranger" when a woman constantly abused by her husband finds inner strength after a brutal attack. Collen Dixon's "The Break of Dawn" will keep readers deep in thought long after they finish reading her story about a young desperate mother terrifed that her own daughter will grow up and become victimized herself. Dywane D. Birch's "Victory Begins With Me" reflects how one woman has to struggle to get her life back to normal. Shonda Cheekes' "Silent Suffering" flips the script when a man finds himself abused by the female in his life. Newcomer J.L. Woodson's "God Does Answer Prayers" deals with a young boy fighting for his life in a hospital bed, put there by one of the people who is supposed to love him the most: a parent. These stories capture the dangerous realities of domestic abuse, while also pointing toward the steps that need to be taken to break the cycle that perpetuates it. It is sure to serve as a rallying cry for all those who desire victory over their own victimization, and a guide for understanding the complex undercurrents that make such patterns possible.
Download or read book The Thirsty Earth written by David Valentine Bernard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young Caribbean boy must learn to survive by himself after the death of his grandmother and disappearance of his mother, while trying to stay one step ahead of corrupt police. A twelve-year-old Caribbean boy wakes up to discover his grandmother, his only relative on the island, has died during the night. On his way into town to tell the authorities—and call his mother in America—he becomes the lone witness of a police execution. Worse, when he calls his mother’s phone number, he gets a message saying the number has been disconnected. As he struggles to survive on his own, the boy finds himself holding secrets that could have devastating consequences—not only for his own survival, but the island’s as well. Darkness lies beneath the idyllic image of the Caribbean island. The Thirsty Earth is about the global struggle for human dignity amidst corruption, isolation, and the grim realities of life.
Download or read book Be Careful What You Wish for written by Cheryl Faye and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you measure the worth of a woman? Or determine the value of a man? In this sexy, suspenseful novel, Cheryl Faye takes on the hot-button issues facing men and women as they struggle to build meaningful, lasting relationships. Jamilah Parsons and Sabrina Richardson are roommates and unlikely friends. Jamilah is a voluptuous, down-to-earth graphic artist who knows what she wants—a man to love her for herself. Gorgeous and model-thin, glamorous Sabrina is beset by doubts and insecurities. She uses her beauty to reel in the kind of man she thinks will give her the good life, without having to give anything in return. When Sabrina brings home sexy attorney Darius Thornton, the stage is set for conflict and drama. Jamilah is attracted to Darius; but Darius only has eyes for Sabrina, who is determined to keep him at arm's length until she has him right where she wants him. Then she meets someone even better—or so she thinks. What she doesn't know is that beneath this new suitor's suave exterior is a man filled with pain, ready to lash out at those closest to him. Now Sabrina must discover a courage she never knew she had, while Jamilah grapples with her own complicated feelings for both Sabrina and Darius. Intense, provocative, and intricate, Be Careful What You Wish For introduces complex, flesh-and-blood characters that readers will relate to, root for, and remember long after the final page.
Download or read book The Total Emasculation of the White Man written by David Valentine Bernard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes an excerpt from another novel by the author entitled 'How to kill your boyfriend (in ten easy steps).'
Download or read book The Badness written by Nane Quartay and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-06-28 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary urban fiction comes a gripping, erotic, edge-of-your-seat thriller about four strangers whose lives are about to collide, with explosive and murderous consequences. Alias suffers from a curse that has haunted his family for generations and he vows to do whatever it takes to end it, even if the breaking of the curse results in his own death. D. Wayne's traumatic childhood at the hands of his abusive mother has turned him into a demented killer following the voice of his God, Ruh, who guides him in a deadly search—a journey that leads him to the brink of madness. Doin and Joozy both feel separated from the rest of the society, but as their imperfections draw them together, they discover a love that they thought was impossible. Set in the raw and tumultuous landscape of the projects, Nane Quartay's sharp-edged second novel chronicles the lives, loves, and losses of these four young strangers whose lives become inextricably intertwined. Eroticism, mysticism, and suspense are seamlessly woven together in a tough and thought-provoking narrative that reaches a shocking climax and brings an entire city to the brink of chaos.
Download or read book Love s Game written by Harold L. Turley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harold L. Turley II opens a revealing window into the male African American psyche in this captivating first novel about sex, relationships, marriage, and monogamy. Terry, Jeff, and Tyrelle manage a nightclub together, where the three cousins have their pick of any woman they desire. Terry is a former college basketball star married to Tracy—and cheating on her with Angie. But meaningless affairs are starting to leave Terry feeling hollow inside. He decides it's time to clean up his act...only to discover that it's too late. A lifetime player, Jeff has finally realized that he's ready to settle down with his current girlfriend. The problem is, he's feeling guilty about all the times he was unfaithful to her. Clearing his conscience would give him a clean slate, but will it cost him the most important relationship in his life? As for Ty, he's caught between a rock and a hard place: he loves his freedom but at the same time doesn't want to lose his girlfriend. And his lover is about to drop a bombshell that will reverberate across every area of his life. Funny, sensuous, and dead-on target when it comes to the games lovers play, Love's Game tells what happens when the tables are turned and the stakes are raised.
Download or read book The Zane Collection 3 written by Zane and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 877 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three provocative and sensual novels from New York Times bestselling author Zane. Afterburn Weaving the carnal and the comical in true Zane fashion, two hapless lovers’ struggle to find love in a world gone mad is a timeless talk about everything that can go wrong in the dating game—and a few things that can go right. Total Eclipse of the Heart When a tragic event brings Brooke and Damon together, they see truths about their relationships they never wanted to accept. Sometimes two people meet by pure chance, but sometimes it’s a total eclipse of the heart. The Hot Box Best friends Milena and Lydia are playing the game with Jacour, Yosef, Glenn, and Phil. The only problem: the men do not realize that they are playing. Milena lives a sheltered and dismal existence and has not allowed a man to touch her body in eight years . . . until now. Lydia dreams of getting away from small-town America but, until she can make that happen, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to continue to have her bills paid . . . on time. Good sex always does the trick. Two women. Four men. Two love triangles. Reading has never been this hot because, once again, Zane is taking you outside the box.
Download or read book Brotherly Love written by Darrien Lee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with explosive action, sizzling romance, and police drama, Brotherly Love will entrance readers with the memorable love triangle of two brothers and one woman, and keeps the reader asking—will one man’s dedication to his work cost him his family? Mason McKenzie, an undercover police detective, is so dedicated to his job and protecting the citizens of Atlanta that he has practically abandoned his family. Unbeknownst to him, his wife, Cherise, and younger brother, Vincent, have ignited a passionate love affair. Overcome with guilt, the pair ends the relationship even though they still possess an undeniable attraction to one another. Years later, as Mason decides he's ready for a career change that would give him more time to spend with his family, he's asked to participate in a huge drug case. He concludes that one last job won't hurt, and it might allow him to leave at the top of his game. Besides, Mason realizes that if things get too tough and he has to be away for too long, he can always count on his brother to step in and take care of his family while he's undercover. What Mason doesn't realize is that putting Vincent and Cherise back together again could be as dangerous as his assignment—and tear his family apart once and for all. Darrien Lee takes readers on a roller coaster of emotions as lives, a marriage, and family ties are at stake. Brotherly Love is a book that readers will contemplate long after turning the last page.
Download or read book Undercover written by Laurinda D. Brown and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Fire & Brimstone continues with the introduction of Nathaniel, a seemingly happily married man and brother-in-law to Chris, but he’s struggling to keep up this performance of happiness while he falls back into an entirely different performance—as a drag queen. In Fire & Brimstone, Laurinda D. Brown began the turbulent love story of two women struggling with finding comfort in each other and in themselves while teetering on the verge of self-destruction. Chris Desmereaux and Gayle Evans: Two women, two mothers, two lovers testing the boundaries of 21st century morality, torn between different ideas of right and wrong. Now in Undercover, the author expands the story, introducing Nathaniel, the monogamous lover of Patrick, a high roller at the Memphis nightclub where Nathaniel transforms himself into a female diva before a standing-room-only crowd until Patrick breaks his heart. Devastated by his lover's rejection, Nathaniel leaves his flamboyant former life behind and reinvents himself yet again. This time it's Nathaniel, the committed family man—a loving husband to his wife, devoted father to his three children, and brother-in-law to Chris. Patrick is a distant, still-seductive memory, until financial woes force Nathaniel to return to his old fast-money way of life. This fateful decision culminates in exposure—and Nathaniel's subsequent downward spiral. Domestic crises abound as Nathaniel struggles with painful issues surrounding his sexual identity, and he must face the ultimate truth about himself in a harrowing climax. Undercover is a powerhouse novel by a gifted storyteller.
Download or read book Azucar Moreno written by Shelley Halima and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Azùcar Moreno is a comedic drama laced with erotica about young woman overcomes opposition, tragedy, and her own fears to pursue her dreams, even as it seems her friendships and relationships are unraveling all around her. Nikki Moreno has finally made the difficult decision to leave her loved ones and move to LA to fulfill her dream of acting. Before she leaves, she decides to throw a party to celebrate the impending birth of her best friend's child. But the celebration quicky deteriorates into drama, reconnecting with old flames, secrets revealed from her closest friends, and tragic news. Rosie, Nikki's cousin, is beautiful and bisexual. She cares for handsome Alejandro, but she also has feelings for her and Nikki's friend Crystal. She thought that Crystal would never reciprocate her feelings in any way—but when she does, the repercussions put their ten-year friendship in jeopardy. Rhonda deeply loves her gambling addicted boyfriend Dante, who has only caused trouble and cost her financially. When men who Dante owes money to grow impatient waiting to be repaid, the cost might be her life. The lovely and sophisticated Crystal hides dark secrets beneath her proper exterior lies, desires that she tries to keep hidden from those closest to her. So when she engages in a steamy menage-a-trois with Rosie and Alejandro, she only makes excuses in an attempt backtrack her actions and reclaim her sophisticated appearance. Mario comes back to town for the celebration and brings not only love for Nikki, but also the final push she needs to leave those dear to her and pursue her career in LA. When Rhonda and Dante briefly separated, Chico—Mario’s older brother—and Rhonda spent the night together and he believes the child she's carrying is actually his. Because Rhonda is in love with Dante, she refuses to accept even the possibility that it could be anyone's child other than Dante's.
