Winter Adventure

Former drug trafficker Richmond “Lucky” Lucklighter “died” in the line of duty while working off a 10-year sentence in service to the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau, only to be reborn as Simon “Lucky” Harrison. The newbie he trained, former marine Bo Schollenberger, is now his partner on (and maybe off) the job. It’s hard to tell when Lucky doesn’t understand relationships or have a clue what any sane human is doing in his bed. Bo’s nice to have around, sure, but there’s none of that picking-out-china-together crap for Lucky.

Nur der Feuerrubin in deinen Händen wird Estraoras Schicksal wenden. Werde zu Feuer, denn er wird zu Eis, das ist des Südens Freiheit Preis. Was war das für ein Preis, den die Götter einforderten? Wäre der Graben zwischen ihrer Hitze und seiner Kälte irgendwann unüberbrückbar? Eyra muss ihren Gefährten aus den Fängen des Ordens befreien und den Winter endgültig aus Estraora vertreiben. Dies kann ihr nur mit dem Feuerrubin gelingen, den die Götter ihrem Volk zu Anbeginn der Zeit geschenkt haben.

"A great tale of adventure and romance, beautifully imagined and deeply engaging from beginning to end!" Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of Outlander LOVE AND FEAR DO BATTLE The folk of Nuvinland fear the mountain forests. They are the abode of Elves and not to be trespassed upon. Katrynna doesn’t always follow that rule—and her visits to the woods have not gone unnoticed. When a mysterious stranger asks for Katrynna’s hand on behalf of his lord, she has her doubts. She’s never heard of the man, and why would a wealthy lord ask for her, a farmer’s daughter? But he offers a ...

It's story time again at the stronghold. Doug is an experienced firefighter. In the Summer, he is called on to use all of his experience to survive in the biggest local forest fire in modern history only to, months later, have launch a snow rescue effort. Pacific Northwest Affliction 8: Summer and Winter PNW Affliction book #8: Summer and Winter

Things have gone awry in the tournament. A killer is on the loose among the players. The world is waking up to what the tournament really is, and what was once a secret competition is fast becoming a global obsession. But no winner can be declared until the mystery of what happened to one of the world's most powerful teams is solved.

I think we should take it through Guatemala. A random text from a stranger inspires agoraphobic Colin to leave New York. His first stop is Brownsville, Texas, where he meets the sender, half-Mayan Luci Bolon, her ancient but feisty great-uncle Ernesto, and Miss Mango, a bright-orange Kubota tractor. Ernesto’s dream is that Miss Mango be driven to Belize and given to the family he left behind nearly seventy years ago. Colin agrees to join Luci on the long journey through Central America.

In Winter, life force matches up to the toughest of the seasons. In this second novel in her acclaimed Seasonal cycle, the follow-up to Ali Smith's sensational Autumn, Smith's shape-shifting quartet of novels casts a merry eye over a bleak post-truth era with a story rooted in history, memory, and warmth, its taproot deep in the evergreens: art, love, laughter. It's the season that teaches us survival.

A collection of stories depicting outdoor activities from various locations and perspectives.

Kayla Trammer is in trouble. Evicted again because of her behavior, she’s right on the verge of homelessness. When she stumbles upon an advertisement in the paper, she’s hopeful. Free room and board. A few thousand dollars a month. All she has to do is housework and taking care of the children. She figures that will give her a fresh new start away from her well-deserved reputation as an impossible brat. When she arrives, though, she discovers Christian intends for her to provide the children she’ll be taking care of in her new home! What happens next?

There’s a Dead Body on the Ski Slope! Sam Painter was a great guy and a wonderful community leader. Woman loved him, men respected him. Someone hated him. Enough to murder him. Lily, LauraLea and Dr. Kenzie Zee are devastated over the death of their friend. Sam, an expert skier and former Olympian, had planned a full day of skiing on Massanutten Mountain’s Diamond slope. He was stopped, dead in his tracks. The chicks help Kenzie investigate the crime, but a series of twists, turns and evil keep them guessing whodunit far longer than they would like. It's bitter cold on the mountain and ...

Hraban's dice are cast. He has chosen to serve Nero Claudius Drusus, the mighty Roman general and the stepson of the princeps of Rome, Augustus. He has abandoned his hope of ever finding fame and home with the Marcomanni and has turned his back on Armin the Cherusci, who offered him a place amongst the foes of Rome and Maroboodus, Hraban's traitorous father. Yet, the fate of Drusus is not to idle in Gaul, but to take the war to Armin and the Cherusci, and Hraban follows him to war, serving the great lord in his drive to slay Armin.

Three gripping tales from number one best seller S. J. Parris. The Secret Dead: during the summer of 1566, a girl’s body is found within the walls of a Neapolitan monastery. Novice monk Giordano Bruno has a habit of asking difficult questions, but this time his investigations may lose him his place in the Dominican Order - or deliver him into the hands of the Inquisition. Also includes The Academy of Secrets and The Dead of Winter.

Dans un futur proche, un nouvel âge glaciaire a commencé, précipitant l'humanité au bord de l'extinction. Mois après mois, le froid avance, les glaciers s'étendent et les populations fuient vers les dernières zones habitables. Les scientifiques envoient des sondes à travers le système solaire et, près de Mars, repèrent un mystérieux objet se déplaçant vers le soleil. Est-ce la cause du règne glaciaire sur terre, ou au contraire un espoir de survie?

Scampy is a new-born puppy on the Jones farm. All the animals love him even though he's a mischievous sort. He gets in everyone's way and seeks adventure every second of the day. Then one afternoon a stranger arrives and Scampy's idyllic life in the country is changed forever. His new owner, Boss, mistreats this adorable puppy with the fur of pure white, but Scampy is determined to escape. An extraordinary adventure and a wonderful tale of redemption, Scampy's Merry Christmas is another masterful story from award winning author Robert E. Kearns.

Tommy is a music enthusiast and attends the Orchestra School of Music in Waterford,. There, he's a favorite of its head teacher, Tina. One day, Tommy comes to Tina and tells her that the flute he plays on went missing from its usual spot in the bedroom. Tommy then borrows a recorder from Tina as an experiment to find out who took it. Staying awake after dark, he leaves the recorder next to his open window, and is surprised when a huge Bigfoot creature approaches. Thrills and adventure await Tommy, when after stowing away to the North Pole, he finds himself in the igloo home of Tristan the ...

It's Christmas and school has broken up for the holidays. Overnight it snowed, which Mason is thrilled with. Together with his parent's he's off to visit his nana. Mason loves her house, because it's huge and old, and there are lots of places for a boy to hide. While his parent's and nana are watching television, Mason sneaks up to the attic. There he finds a chest full of marvels and what appears to be a treasure map. Another fabulous story from award winning author, Robert E. Kearns Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite.

In book two of the series, Hilja leaves her young son in the Cave of the Witch while she journeys to Greenland in search of her mother and sister. Meanwhile, young Olav Haraldsson hijacks a derelict ship and conscripts a crew to lead a raid in the East. The Danes try to rally their allies for the invasion of England, while the Witch of Vestfold becomes the monster everyone believes her to be.

Finn, Kas and Willow have survived the winter of storms. Severe winds and cold have kept the Wilders at bay. Now that spring has come, everything has changed. They're being hunted again, and they won't be safe while Ramage wants their blood. But Finn and Kas made a promise to Rose—to find her baby and bring her back. And finding Hope means finding Ramage.

Isla’s fearless spirit has always infuriated Aaron—but fascinated him, too. Having lost his sister years ago, he’s never understood how some people can live so recklessly. But after a terrifying ice-climbing accident leaves Isla with amnesia, she and Aaron both see each other in a brand-new light. Forgetting the pain of her past makes Isla fearless in a completely different way. She’s not afraid to show Aaron exactly how she feels, yet he can’t help but wonder…will this temporary change of mind lead to a permanent change of heart?

Upon the death of Sprign, goddess and creator of the Pandyr and all other beasts in Mistgard, the island has come under attack by ruthless frost and fire giants from afar. Long fragmented, every creature in the eight clans must now come together to defend their land. Hammerheart must join with Darkcloud, Mistcloak with Thundermaw, and, most important, the children of Sprign must unite with their forgotten comrades of the ninth clan: the Bearzyrk.