Virtual Light

Is anyone truly "too busy" for love? Television producer Carrie Devereaux thinks she is. She works on the hugely successful dating show, Trial By Fire, and considers herself a fast-paced, gritty New Yorker at heart. But when the female half of her most recent episode backs out, she's unwittingly forced to fill the spot herself. At her boss's insistence, she becomes mild-mannered Carrie from Idaho, a nanny who likes to volunteer and spend quiet nights working on knitting projects. She flies to California to meet her television suitor and suddenly finds herself caring for two young, ...

After destroying William Carpenter, the Master Vampire he followed from London to America, Jack Morrow, also known as Jack the Ripper, finds that his foe had powerful allies in New Orleans who mean to avenge their fallen leader. He soon finds himself tangled in a dangerous web of vampires and Vodou cultists who will stop at nothing to kill Jack the Ripper and end the wrath he has brought upon them. Among the Ripper’s new enemies is a powerful vampire who appears as a nine-year-old southern girl, determined to avenge her fallen Sire. She calls upon Victor, a Vampire Elder and his devious ...

The entire "Ripper Trilogy" in one volume. London - 1888 The infamous Jack the Ripper makes headlines when he brutally murders women on the streets of Whitechapel. The papers claim these women to be the innocent victims of a madman, but if the world only knew the truth behind the grisly executions, perhaps they would understand… Jack the Ripper knows that a dangerous Vampire clan inhabits Whitechapel, and he is determined to destroy them to avenge the death of his fiancée who died at their hands and now languishes in Purgatory. Fueled by a deep passion to free his love, The Ripper will ...

It is 1785 and enforcers of the Spanish Inquisition are still hunting down and torturing conversos—Jews who outwardly converted to Christianity, but who practiced their Judaism in secret. When nineteen-year-old converso Anica Amselem refuses a cut of pork in Valencia’s marketplace, she and her husband Efren come under the suspicion of the Church as secret Jews, endangering their lives and that of their infant daughter Isabel. Accompanied by Anica’s beloved friend and servant, Mariana, they set sail for Charleston, South Carolina where Efren’s uncle, Philip, owns a rice plantation. ...

New & revised edition! An award-winning magical journey of self-discovery set in 16th century Italy. Berka was raised by her hermit father in the wild, secluded from human society. At the dawn of her fifteenth summer she meets a faun, a being from a different realm. The two are instantly drawn to each other, but their secret meetings are soon disturbed by the arrival of a group of bandits. The threat intensifies when the group’s leader establishes an alliance with evil spirits from the underworld. Berka’s father comes up with an escape plan, but she doesn’t want to leave and so she ...

Boomer (aka Boo) had it all - fame, fortune, and the love of the game. But after a disastrous tourney, he's forced into early retirement, leaving behind his dreams of winning the Masters. However, when his best friend, Arlo, offers him a chance at redemption, Boo jumps at the opportunity. Little does he know, he's about to embark on the craziest, most dangerous golf tournament of his life. Set against the lush greens of the golf course, Boo must navigate his way through a rigged matchplay tourney, where the stakes are higher than ever. With a psychotic gangster pulling the strings and a ...

This book is not a religious/spiritual adventure but one of facts. The shroud of Turin exists as a photographic negative and dates back from an era (around 2,000 years) - prior to the invention of the camera. The components of the cloth have been newly examined under “EXTREME SCIENTIFIC SCRUTINY” using the latest technological equipment by groups of scientists, among them the scientists involved in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Their findings reveal an intense “instantaneous” burst of radiation as responsible for each marking. There exists no other ...

The first time they met she was tied to a spanking bench. The second time they met she was marrying a man. The third time…well, that’s when things got a little bit interesting… Tracie Woods struggled with her sexuality for years. After being raised in a strict religious family, her desire to be spanked and pleasured by a woman felt shameful, but she thought that it was just a passing fantasy. Until she tries it in real life, right before getting engaged to her boyfriend. Fifteen years later, newly divorced and finally able to admit she is bisexual, Tracie visits a women-only BDSM club...

A tale of sacrifice, passion, and torn allegiances, Book 2 of the 'Fluttering Wings' novella series is unique for readers who enjoy complex relationships and characters who are pushed to the limits of their emotions when faced with the challenges of a war-torn world. Lili Clément, a skilled seamstress in Occupied Paris during WWII, finds solace in her work at ‘The Perfect Stitch’. But when she discovers an injured stranger in her apartment, her world is turned upside down. As she nurses the mysterious man back to health, an undeniable bond forms between them, yet before Lili can fully ...

The epic conclusion is upon us. Togashi was chosen to champion Elasha’s kingdom by Sumara, the sun goddess, because she believed Togashi was nothing more than a weak, dying Asmir. He’s determined to prove Sumara wrong before the poison in his blood consumes his body, no matter the cost. All seemed lost. The foul sun goddess ordered her champion to destroy Stone Garden, the home city of the Drow, so her new kingdom could be built over it. Her resources are vast, and Sun Guard, home of the sun elves, quickly evolved into the largest, most powerful kingdom in the world. Not only that, but ...

We are all waking up. Slowly, at our own pace, each of us is coming out of a deep slumber, where we were sleepwalking through life. We are emerging into a newborn universe. We are actualizing new levels of awareness. We are all doing this together. It is simply happening. Effortlessly. This book is a manual. A multi-dimensional toolbox to learn how to navigate this new Multiverse. This is a journey through the Heart, into the next level of the fractalized spiral. Each of us is now flowing in a specific timeline, called here stream of consciousness. How are these streams connected? How can ...

In the dark, no one can see you scream... Josh Matthews is a typical guy in a typical world. A 'doer' and a 'dreamer,' doing more dreaming than doing. Until one night, when this lonesome web developer's dreams become nightmares... Now Josh must fight the fight of his life. People are dying, disappearing, dead in the streets as a black fluid pours from their withered physiques. And Josh, no matter what he does or where he goes, remains immune. It's time to stop this. It's time to find out why. It's time, to see what happens: When the lights go out...

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the captivating world of optics with "Light through the Ages: A Global History of Optics." This enthralling and comprehensive guide will take you on an exhilarating ride, unveiling the mysteries of light and its applications that have shaped human history and transformed our understanding of the universe. From the ingenious discoveries of the ancient Egyptians to the cutting-edge advancements in quantum optics, this riveting book brings to life the inspiring stories of the remarkable pioneers, inventors, and visionaries who have revolutionized the ...

They say once a heartbreaker… Two years ago, Alec Matthews broke my heart without any explanation. So I did what I thought was best. I ignored him. Pretended he didn’t exist. Avoided him everywhere. And it worked…until I finally did the opposite. Big mistake. Now, everyone thinks we’re back together. Absolutely not. Nope. Not happening. Ex-boyfriends are a thing of the past, and that’s where they should stay. I’m not going down that road again. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve moved on and I’m thriving. Well, tell Alec that. He won’t leave me alone, and he keeps flirting ...

A Vacation Gone Deadly. A Town Full of Secrets. A Killer Who’s Just Getting Started. Tiffany Black and Rosie wanted a break. Instead, they land in Duck’s Head—a town where people are disappearing, secrets run deep, and the next body could be theirs. When a local vanishes and a corpse turns up, their relaxing getaway turns into a race to catch a killer. Good thing Tiffany’s boyfriend Stone shows up, all broody and heroic. Even better? Nanna’s in town, armed with killer instincts and a purse that packs more surprises than a magician’s hat. The bodies are stacking up, the clues ...

They were living their happily ever afters. When tragedy strikes, can they keep their hearts from shattering? Marcus Lewis is over the moon. With a baby girl on the way, he and his beloved soak up the excitement and eager anticipation as they prepare the nursery. But when he finds himself planning a funeral instead, the already grief-scarred man discovers his breaking point. Luke Lewis is finally letting his inner-romantic shine. Carrying his engagement ring everywhere he goes, the playful attorney daydreams of surprising his gorgeous girlfriend with the big question. But when his rock-...

With this work, the author explores the life and role of Joan of Arc from a historical and spiritual perspective in light of the work of Dr. Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) who founded the Anthroposophical Society and Spiritual Science. Joan, in light of Spiritual Science, is more than just a heroine of France, she was a heroine of England, Western Europe, and the world. This fact becomes clear, in light of Spiritual Science and the findings of Dr. Steiner achieved through the expanded powers of clairvoyance of a genuine spiritual initiate, when one considers that Joan worked under the guidance ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper When cupcake-loving croupier and private investigator Tiffany Black investigates the death of a food critic, things take an unpalatable turn... Meanwhile, Nanna's meddling in Stone's love life has Tiffany contemplating her own situation. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!"

What happens when a younger person gets dementia and becomes filled with peace? Finding the Light is a poignant memoir about a mother’s journey caring for her son with a terminal form of early-onset dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, or FTD. From the overwhelming tasks that must be done to ultimately sharing the meaningful insights that can be gained in this experience, you can’t come away without being deeply moved. Claytor shares ways to lessen the toll of caregiving with stress-reducing methods and options for self-care, financial tips, and suggestions for good estate planning. ...

Ford Es la primera vez que hago algo así. Incluso le di un nombre falso. Después de todo, nunca volveré a verlo. Virgil no se parece en nada a mi ex, y eso es exactamente lo que quiero en una aventura de una noche. Es un alfa total, ex marine, y cuando me lleva a su habitación, marca casillas que ni siquiera sabía que existían. Quizás no estoy tan roto como creía. Se suponía que solo duraría una noche... hasta que Virgil aparece en mi librería conduciendo un camión de reparto. Genial. Ahora parece que estamos atrapados juntos. No hay forma de que un hombre como él se enamore de...