Download or read book On This Side of Heaven written by Pamela Jackson and published by Heavenly Novels. This book was released on 2006 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh out of seminary school, Ben Montague had expectations of serving God when he became associate pastor of First Covenant Chapel. The tiny country church was just the place to get his career off on the right foot. That was until he started working with the Reverend Bob Buck. Five years away from retirement and on a personal mission to show his worth to others from his past, Buck's motives start to become increasingly apparent to Ben. It starts with something as small as omitting hymnal songs from the services, but when Buck suggests an $8.5 million loan for a new sanctuary, Ben knows he has boarded a sinking ship. Buck's true character gradually begins to reveal itself through greed and egotism--all the while insisting his actions are motivated by an effort to express God's love. A realistic and, at times, shocking glimpse into the ugly side of organized religion, On This Side of Heaven is a page-turner that teaches an important lesson: God is in the Church, but the Church is not God.

Download or read book White Shadow written by Ace Atkins and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book succeeds both as a first-rate historical novel and as a superb crime story. It packs the emotional wallop of Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River. It is as gritty as James Ellroy’s L.A. Confidential. And yet, the prose is as lyrical as James Lee Burke’s Crusader’s Cross. With White Shadow, Atkins has found his true voice.”—Associated Press 1955: Tampa, Florida is a city pulsing with Sicilian and Cuban gangsters, cigar factories, sweet rum, and violence. The death of retired kingpin Charlie Wall—the White Shadow—has shocked the city, sending cops, reporters, and associates scrambling to find those responsible. As the trail winds through neighborhoods rich and poor, enmeshing the innocent and corrupt alike all the way down to the streets and casinos of Havana, an extraordinary story of revenge, honor, and greed emerges. For Charlie Wall had his secrets—secrets that if discovered could destroy a criminal empire and ignite a revolution.

Download or read book Scruplez written by John Moore and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2024-01-26 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the death of her mother, Kay hadn’t always made the best decisions. In spite of her big mistakes, she was still determined to become an interior designer. The young mother of two struggled, but seemed to be on her way when she met and married a corporate executive whom hands her a fairytale ending on a silver platter. Before long, the storybook ending marked the beginning of a nightmare, a nightmare that caused her to be criminally charged for the murder of her husband. What made her snap? “Scruplez” is a story of the jaw-dropping possibilities that occur in the pursuit of happiness; how dreams become reality, and how we sometimes wished our reality were just a dream. Feel Kay’s pain and share her joy as you read and discover the highs and lows within her life.

Download or read book THE BOOK OF PIRATES 70 Adventure Classics Legends True History of the Notorious Buccaneers written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 7216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BOOK OF PIRATES brings together an unprecedented collection of over 70 adventure classics, legendary tales, and true historical accounts of the notorious buccaneers that have fascinated readers for centuries. This anthology is a testament to the rich tapestry of literary styles and narratives that define the pirate genre, from swashbuckling adventures on the high seas to intricate studies of pirate lives and the societies they interacted with. The diversity within this collection showcases the evolution of pirate-themed literature, touching upon the works of esteemed authors as well as uncovering hidden gems that provide new perspectives on piracy. The standout pieces within this anthology are not attributed to single authors, emphasizing the collective importance of the works and their shared thematic focus on the allure and danger of pirate life. The contributing authors and editors of THE BOOK OF PIRATES are luminaries from the 19th and early 20th centuries, whose careers span a range of genres but who are united in this collection by their fascination with piracy. Authors such as Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, among others, bring their unique voices to the theme, enriching the anthology with their distinct historical, cultural, and literary perspectives. This confluence of authors aligns with various literary movements of their times, from romanticism to realism, offering readers a comprehensive view of the evolution of pirate literature and its impact on popular culture. THE BOOK OF PIRATES is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the world of maritime adventure and the notorious figures who have navigated its waters, both real and fictional. This anthology offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, narratives, and literary styles, all centered around the captivating theme of piracy. Through its pages, readers are invited to embark on journeys across the seven seas, engage with the multifaceted representations of pirates, and appreciate the breadth of insight and dialogue fostered among the diverse authors' works. It stands as an essential collection for educators, students, and enthusiasts of literary history, providing a comprehensive tour through the lore and legend of pirates.

Download or read book Don t Look Down written by Jennifer Crusie and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie teams up with USA Today bestselling author Bob Mayer to write a sizzling, high-octane romantic adventure about a straight-talking woman and a straight-shooting man... Lucy Armstrong is a director of television commercials who's just been recruited to finish a four-day action movie shoot. But she arrives on the set to discover that the directing staff has quit, the make-up artist is suicidal, the stars are egomaniacs, the stunt director is her ex-husband, and the lead actor has just acquired as an advisor a Green Beret who has the aggravating habit of always being right. Green Beret Captain JT Wilder had thought that hiring on as a military consultant for a movie star was a good deal: easy money and easier starlets. Instead he has to babysit a bumbling comedian, dodge low-flying helicopters, and resist his attraction to a director who bears a distracting resemblance to Wonder Woman. Then the CIA calls and he realizes that somebody is taking "shooting a movie" much too literally. Full of suspense and humor, non-stop action and fast-paced dialogue, Don't Look Down is the perfect blend of male and female, adventure and romance, Mayer and Crusie.

Download or read book Passion In the Past 70 Historical Romance Novels written by Jane Austen and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 15446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you the collection of the great love stories of the past, the best historical novels in one edition: Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan) Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous) Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) The Making Of A Saint (W. Somerset Maugham) The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) The Princess of Cleves (Madame de La Fayette) The Forest Lovers (Maurice Hewlett) Malcolm (George MacDonald) Scarlet Letter: Love in the Colonial Period (Nathaniel Hawthorne) The Wild Irish Girl (Lady Sydney Morgan) Sophia (Stanley John Weyman) Paul and Virginia (Bernardin de Saint-Pierre) Memoirs of Emma Courtney (Mary Hays) Powder and Patch (Georgette Heyer) The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIIIth Century (Georgette Heyer) The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless (Eliza Haywood) Fantomina (Eliza Haywood) Olinda's Adventures (Catharine Trotter Cockburn) Belinda (Maria Edgeworth) Dangerous Liaisons (Pierre Choderlos de Laclos) Evelina (Fanny Burney) Pamela Trilogy Mary (Mary Wollstonecraft) Jane Austen: Pride & Prejudice Sense & Sensibility Mansfield Park Emma Persuasion Miss Marjoribanks & Phoebe, Junior (Mrs. Olifant) Vanity Fair (Thackeray) Mr. Rowl (D. K. Broster) The Battle of the Strong (Gilbert Parker) Kitty Alone (Sabine Baring-Gould) Sentimental Education (Gustave Flaubert) Lady Anna (Anthony Trollope) The Manoeuvring Mother (Lady Charlotte Bury) Ramona (Helen Hunt Jackson) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Anne Brontë) The Lady of the Camellias (Alexandre Dumas) The Portrait of a Lady & The Wings of the Dove (Henry James) Anna Karenina (Leo Tolstoy) The Age of Innocence (Edith Wharton) Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) Bel Ami (Guy de Maupassant) The Squatter and the Don (María Ruiz de Burton) Maria Chapdelaine (Louis Hémon) The Four Feathers (A. E. W. Mason) The Miranda Trilogy (Grace Livingston Hill) The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Download or read book Heads Win Tails Lose written by Eddie Robbert and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel of adventure peppered with misadventures set in 1969 when two young travellers set out for Morocco on a Yugoslavian freighter with one hundred dollars between them and no return ticket. Follow Ratso and Dunc as they find themselves in often hilarious and dangerous situations as they deal with life on the run.

Download or read book THE BOOK OF PIRATES 70 Adventure Classics Legends True History of the Notorious Buccaneers written by Captain Charles Johnson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-06-05 with total page 7217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) Among Malay Pirates The Capture of Panama, 1671 The Malay Proas (James F. Cooper) The Daughter of the Great Mogul (Defoe) Morgan at Puerto Bello The Ways of the Buccaneers Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby, 1735 (Captain Anselm) The Fight Between the Dorrill and the Moca Jaddi the Malay Pirate The Terrible Ladrones The Female Captive The Passing of Mogul Mackenzie Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Pirates of Panama ...

Download or read book Sudden Prey written by John Sandford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The stakes are high, the characters rich, the action relentless” (Publishers Weekly) in this Lucas Davenport novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford. The crime spree should have ended when Lucas Davenport killed the female bank robber during the shoot-out. But it’s just beginning, because the woman’s husband isn’t about to let Lucas—or anyone he loves—escape retribution. INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR

Download or read book ROMeANTICALLY CHALLENGED written by Marina Adair and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazon Best Romance of the Month Publishers Marketplace BuzzBooks: ROMANCE 2020-2021 pick Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick “Fun, flirty, and fresh!” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author A witty, sexy, and charming story from the New York Times bestselling author of the St. Helena Vineyard series that fans of Emily Henry, Jen DeLuca, and Kate Clayborn will adore. Growing up the lone Asian in a community of WASPs, Annie has always felt out of place. Her solution? Start a family of her own. Not easy when every man she’s dated, including her ex-fiancé, finds “his person” right after breaking up with Annie. Even worse than canceling the wedding eight weeks beforehand? Learning the “other woman” plans to walk down the aisle wearing her wedding gown. New plan—find a fresh, man-free start. Too bad her exit strategy unexpectedly lands her working at a hospital in Rome, Rhode Island, rather than Rome, Italy, and sharing a cabin with a big, brooding, and annoyingly hot male roommate. Home on medical leave after covering a literally explosive story in China, investigative photojournalist Emmitt embarks on his most important assignment—cementing his place in his daughter’s life. Three men and a baby might work in the movies, but with a stepdad and devoted uncle competing for Paisley’s attention, Emmitt has lost his place at the family table. Then there’s the adorably sexy squatter in his cabin, who poses another problem, one he’d very much like to solve up close and personal. But he can’t win—Annie has sworn off men, Paisley’s gone boy crazy, and Emmitt’s estranged father reappears with a secret that changes everything. Annie and Emmitt are about to discover love comes in many forms, and sometimes the best families are the ones we make. “Phenomenal…I highly recommend picking up a copy if this novel, it will have you crying, laughing and yelling but most of all you will end with a warm happy feeling that comes from reading a first class novel.” —Harlequin Junkie, Recommended Read “I cannot fully express how in awe I am with Marina Adair’s ability to create such complex and multi-faceted characters. “ —The Lit Buzz “Marina Adair is a breath of fresh air…Don't miss a word from this magnificent author!”—Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author “Fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery will enjoy the modern family dynamic and small-town atmosphere.” —Booklist “An adorable, fun new contemporary romance series. Delightful.” —Library Journal “A hilarious romantic comedy” —Bookpage “A delight…entertaining, endearing, and realistic.” —Frolic "A true gem." —Fresh Fiction

Download or read book Turn Me On written by Cherie Jeffrey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-07-03 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Vibrator is about to rock Annie Albright’s world. Twenty-nine-year old Annie Albright has been downsized, cheated on, and mistaken for a goody two shoes—all in one day. Now, to top things off, she’s gotten a vibrator as a gift, which wouldn’t be so bad . . . if it wasn’t from her grandmother. She actually likes BOB (Battery Operated Boyfriend), although there’s just one thing she wishes it would do: tell her all the sweet nothings she longs to hear. You know the kind of thing—Oh, baby . . . I want you . . . Hey, have you lost weight? And so Mr. Vibrator is born. In no time, Annie’s talking invention is a smash hit—and she’s making the rounds on all the hot talk shows. But something is missing. So she embarks on a search to find the seductive voice behind her sex toy, knowing that sometimes the real thing can be way better than the fantasy—and sometimes it’s the other way around.

Download or read book The Pirates Chronicles Greatest Sea Adventure Books Treasure Hunt Tales 70 Novels Short Stories Legends in One Edition written by Captain Charles Johnson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 7209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) Among Malay Pirates The Capture of Panama, 1671 The Malay Proas (James F. Cooper) The Daughter of the Great Mogul (Defoe) Morgan at Puerto Bello The Ways of the Buccaneers Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby, 1735 The Fight Between the Dorrill and the Moca Jaddi the Malay Pirate The Terrible Ladrones The Female Captive The Passing of Mogul Mackenzie Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Pirates of Panama...

Download or read book Trill O G Presents Part II written by Gavano and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Lambo, Bread, and Gavano continue their adventure as they travel all the way up to Michigan for Freakstyle. But not before hitting a roadblock! After missing their flight on the way, they have the bright idea to join in on the fun for themselves and start selling nitrous, but it’s not as glamorous as was promised. Turmoil builds and their relationship wears thin, and their money depletes faster than the balloons. About the Author Gavano began writing after working/attending his first festival, Bonnaroo. While there, the events that transpired were so crazy, he felt compelled to write them down. Though he never intended to be a writer, and after hand-writing Gavanoroo in a very chaotic environment, he never wanted to write a book again. But, after people began complimenting his work and as more crazy events relentlessly happened on a regular basis, Gavano decided to invest his life savings in furthering his adventures and continuing the series.

Download or read book Blood Games written by V.J. Gage and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out-of-town visitors keep turning up all over Chicago with their throats cut and the blood completely drained from their bodies. This is what's known in the force as a "Heater," one of the toughest, highest profile, and most bizarre cases ever to hit the city. As the bodies pile up, Chicago's top investigator Detective Dennis Kortovich and his affable partner Chuck O'Brien race against time to capture a killer who's found an absolutely ingenious way to completely cover his tracks. But what Dennis doesn't know is that the killer is coming terrifyingly close to those he loves most in the world. With more twists than a pit full of snakes, Blood Games takes readers on a thrill ride that just won't let up.

Download or read book Last Looks written by Howard Michael Gould and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! A razor-sharp, exquisitely paced, madly fun debut thriller that gleefully lampoons Hollywood culture and introduces the highly eccentric yet brilliant ex-detective gone rogue: Charlie Waldo There are run-of-the-mill eccentric Californians, and then there's former detective Charlie Waldo. Waldo, a onetime LAPD superstar, now lives in solitude deep in the woods, pathologically committed to owning no more than one hundred possessions. He has left behind his career and his girlfriend, Lorena, to pay self-imposed penance for an awful misstep on a pivotal murder case. But the old ghosts are about to come roaring back. There are plenty of difficult actors in Hollywood, and then there's Alastair Pinch. Alastair is a onetime Royal Shakespeare Company thespian who now slums it as the "wise" Southern judge on a tacky network show. He's absurdly rich, often belligerent, and typically drunk—a damning combination when Alastair's wife is found dead on their living room floor and he can't remember what happened. Waldo's old flame Lorena, hiding peril of her own, draws him toward the case, and Alastair's greedy network convinces Waldo to take it on. But after such a long time away from both civilization and sleuthing—and plagued by a confounding array of assailants who want him gone—Waldo must navigate complicated webs of ego and deceit to clear Alastair's name...or confirm his guilt.

Download or read book Comedy of Terrors written by Darren Blake and published by Poison Punch Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Camp Wannaslayem promised a unique experience: A camp-style adventure themed toward fans of slashers, particularly Camp Death Massacre. Archery, bonfires, swimming, volleyball, fishing, screaming, running for your life... everything you could possibly want in a summer camp slasher movie, without all that pesky dying getting in the way. Only... someone forgot to tell the killer it was all in the name of fun. When the bodies start dropping for real, the barely-selling author of Seeing Red shows you what a true Comedy of Terrors looks like.

Download or read book Freedom Pagoda written by John W. Sammon and published by Booksurge.com. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soldier discovers the cost of honor at the truce village of Panmunjom on the border of North Korea.