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Fort Worth private investigator Clyde Klick doesn't have time to wait around for rich clients to fall into his lap. He's got bills to pay, and like any self-respecting blue-collar worker he takes what work he can get. A PI's job runs the gamut to serving papers, gathering adulterous evidence for divorces, and investigations for which clients don't want the police involved. And then sometimes, it's hard work just to stay alive.... Features two bonus short crime...
| Автор | Milam Smith |
The premiere adventure of Fort Worth private investigator, Clyde Klick. Even though he's a PI – aka a 'Dick' – Klick considers himself a blue-collar worker chasing the American Dream: Wife, kids, home.... Unfortunately, like many others, that Dream is hard to maintain. Reeling from near death, Klick seeks out professional help to make sense of everything, pending divorce, demented violent clients, tense friendships…and death. Questioning his motivations, he replays for a...
| Автор | Milam Smith |
After a whirlwind courtship, Sheikh Hakim bin Omar al Kadar proposes marriage. Shy, innocent Catherine Benning has already fallen head-over-heels in love and she accepts….After their wedding day–and night–when the sheikh claims his virgin wife, Catherine and Hakim travel to his desert kingdom. There Catherine discovers that this is no love match for Hakim–he's bought her!
| Автор | Люси Монро |
Never mix business and pleasure.Country music producer Tucker Tate is driven. But finding a pregnant runaway bride forces him to slow down. Zoe Parker has a voice like an angel. So when he moves her into his condo, it’s just business…
| Автор | Silver James |
A billionaire with a secret – Can the truth lead to happily ever after?Hardworking magazine editor Sage White’s just getting used to being in charge when sparks fly with her new assistant – the distractingly handsome Trey. But as they grow closer, their relationship is tested as Sage discovers Trey isn’t who he claims to be.
| Автор | Jennifer Faye |
American Diplomat, Brion Bayard, is on assignment in Stockholm, Sweden, when he is kidnaped by agents of The Imperium who are from a parallel world. A world where the American revolution never happened and the British Empire, which includes America and the German and Austro-Hungarian empires of Europe rule the world. Bayard learns that he was abducted because the Imperium is under attack from another parallel world. A parallel world ruled by a ruthless dictator who happens to be. . . Brion...
| Автор | Keith Laumer |
Retired Gunnery Sergeant Tyler Leon 'Gunney Lee' Wilson's life has been on hold since the death of his wife. Sure, he goes to his restaurant and opens and generally takes care of business. He goes to the market and sees his wife's friend Lauren regularly, touches base but works at it to keep them at arm's length. His one small pleasure is sharing the occasional steak and movie with his friend Arturo Zimmerman across the street. Strange character, older guy always...
| Автор | Milam Smith |
A «word» is an object used so humans can transcribe events, feelings and the like to other humans. A «word» is a visual object holding meaning within itself and the comprehension of its arrangement of letters. A «word» is a symbol, a «word» is a cave painting. A «word» is the greatest invention of mankind. A few exist within these pages, found and collected in hopes of creating a recognizable symbol. Perhaps you will feel when you read what the collector felt when he wrote. Perhaps you will feel...
| Автор | S. M. Browning |
The Boys' Adventure Megapack collects 20 great adventure stories for boys, from classics like «The Call of the Wild» to war stories like the adventures of Dave Dawson, from science fiction like Tom Swift, Jr. to historical fiction like Tarzan of the Apes and The Count of Monte Cristo. Rollicking adventure stories for the young and young at heart! <P> Included are: <P> THE CALL OF THE WILD, by Jack London<BR> TREASURE ISLAND, by Robert Louis Stevenson<BR> ...
| Автор | Александр Дюма |
Former army captain Giles Wainwright is shocked to learn he has a daughter and even more shocked at how attracted he is to her adoptive mother, Mya Lawson.But Mya doesn't trust Giles's motives and he will have to work hard if he wants to claim Mya's love.
| Автор | Rochelle Alers |
He’s paid a million for the baby… he’ll take her as his mistress for free!When Greek tycoon Nikos Theakis offered grieving Ann Turner a million for his orphaned nephew, she took the money and walked away… Young, penniless and alone, Ann did what she thought was best – and it nearly broke her.But now little Ari needs her, and the ruthless Greek is offering Ann a different bargain… One month, on his island – at his mercy…
| Автор | Julia James |
"The Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson Megapack: collects 159 works by the great Norwegian author (and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature) – 24 prose works, 6 plays, and 129 poems – plus three critical introduction and a long introductory biography. Prose works include: <P> THE FATHER<BR> ABSALOM'S HAIR<BR> ARNE: A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life<BR> THE RAILROAD AND THE CHURCHYARD<BR> THROND<BR> A DANGEROUS WOOING<BR> THE BEAR...
| Автор | Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson |
The Sea-Story Megapack presents 30 classic nautical tales, plus a bonus poem, ranging from pure adventure to science fiction, from the depths of the ocean to exotic ports of call. Included are: <P> THE SHIP THAT SAW A GHOST, by Frank Norris<BR> GHOST LANTERNS, by Alan B. LeMay<BR> THE DANGER FROM THE DEEP, by Ralph Milne Farley<BR> THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE OF A CHIEF MATE, by W. Clark Russell<BR> THE DERELICT, by H. M. Tomlinson<BR> THE TEMPLE, by H....
| Автор | Артур Конан Дойл |
Selma Lagerlof, author of the classic «The Wonderful Adventures of Nils» among many other works, was one of the great Swedish writers of all time. This volume assembled 31 of Lagerlof's classic novels and short stories. Included are: <P> THE EMPEROR OF PORTUGALLIA<BR> THE FLIGHT<BR> THE GIRL FROM THE MARSH CROFT<BR> THE SILVER MINE (version 1)<BR> THE AIRSHIP<BR> THE WEDDING MARCH<BR> THE MUSICIAN<BR> THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS...
| Автор | Selma Lagerlöf |
Cressy was astonished when Draco Viannis proposed. From the moment she'd met the gorgeous Greek, Cressy couldn't get him out of her mind. The passion between them was mind-blowing but had it just been a holiday affair?Draco had other ideas. He knew Cressy's family was in crisis, and he knew he was the only one who could help for a price. He wanted Cressy as his wife, and he was determined to have her….
| Автор | Сара Крейвен |
Joaquin Luis Sola is true to his Argentinean heritage – proud and passionate. He has rebuilt his family's fortunes from nothing. Although beautiful Nicole Ashton left him five years ago, Quin still yearns to possess her.Now there is an opportunity to settle this old score. Nicole is offering twenty-six nights of lovemaking, if he will pay her debts.Quin is already wealthy through smart investments, and this proposition promises a most satisfying return…
| Автор | Emma Darcy |
"Edgar Huntly", an early American novel by Charles Brockden Brown, is the story of its title character, who upon learning of the death of the brother of his friend and love interest, Mary Waldegrave, visits the place of her brother's death. There he discovers a man, Clithero, suspiciously lurking about. Suspecting Clithero of Mr. Waldegrave's murder he begins investigating the matter. «Edgar Huntly» is a gripping mystery rich with the detail of 18th century America.
| Автор | Charles Brockden Brown |
As one of the great authors of the Danish language, Jens Peter Jacobsen body of work is small, including just two novels, seven short stories, and a volume of poetry. Considered his masterpiece, «Niels Lyhne» follows the struggles of an aspiring poet. Torn between a childishly idealized vision of the world and the more practical demands of adulthood in the modern world, the titular Niels's struggle is one of faith versus reason, of romanticism versus realism, and ultimately one of...
| Автор | Jens Peter Jacobsen |
A shining example of Conrad's later literary ability, «The Shadow-Line» is his 1915 autobiographical novella of a young man in his first command as a sea captain. A series of crises prove incredibly difficult for his new authority, for the sea is curiously becalmed and the crew is weakened by feverish malaria. When the first mate's fear convinces many that the ship is haunted and cursed by the malevolent spirit of the previous captain, the young man must cope with their superstition as...
| Автор | Джозеф Конрад |
Emile Zola is perhaps the most important, and certainly one of the most controversial, writers of 19th century French literature. Zola dramatically shaped the course of literature through the development of naturalism, characterized by the unsentimental and realistic portrayal of class in French society. His twenty novel cycle «Les Rougon-Macquart» is epic in scope, often drawing comparisons to the prolific output of Balzac. Here in the fourth installment of that epic collection we find «The...
| Автор | Emile Zola |
A sequel to the «The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,» this 1904 publication delves once more into the Land of Oz in a story that follows the adventure of a boy named Tip. After escaping the witch Mombi, he travels the lands of Oz with a group of friends, encountering General Jinjur’s army, escaping Jackdaws, seeking Glinda the Good, and ultimately meeting his destiny in the Emerald City. Baum infuses his land of fantasy with new characters while utilizing some of the familiar personalities of the first...
| Автор | Frank Baum |
When her designs keep showing up on a rival’s runway, heiress and fashion designerLily Zaccaro plans to go undercover and catch the thief. But soon, after long work days and sizzling nights, she’s falling for the rival’s CEO, Nigel Stratham! Lily desperately hopes that Nigel is innocent, but in the face of so much deception, their future is hanging by a thread…
| Автор | Heidi Betts |
When Sophie’s gorgeous boss discovered he was a prince, she insisted Maxwell give his royal family a chance and tagged along to paradise. As soon as they arrived, staid Sophie became sexy Sophie and their strictly business relationship became very personal…as personal as a royalbabytobe! Can this reluctant prince fling caution to the wind and finally give his heart to his Cinderella?
| Автор | Leanne Banks |
When Paolo Rainero's niece and nephew are orphaned, he arranges to marry Caroline Leighton, the twins' American aunt, to protect them. But first he must show Callie that he's changed since their affair nine years ago.As their convenient marriage becomes real, and old desires are rekindled, Paolo can't help feeling that Caroline's hiding something. A secret involving him…
| Автор | Catherine Spencer |