Siegfried Sassoon is mostly remembered for the devastating poetry he wrote during World War One as a result of leading his troops «over the top» to certain death. This episode in his life–when he was sent to military hospital suffering from shell-shock and his heroic return to the Front–is covered extensively in his own writing, and has overshadowed his later literary output. But his more mature poetry is resuscitated in this sensitive, exhausti ...
They bring joy, wonder–and all the happiness of the season. Let these delightful stories of love and miracles light up your holidays with cheer. . . "Snow Angels," by Fern Michaels The only way irresistibly handsome Olympic skier Max Jorgenson wants to spend Christmas is. . .alone. But when social worker Grace Landry stumbles into his log cabin during a snowstorm, an unexpected magic rekindles his heart, his hopes, and the sweetest of Chris ...
A woman lets herself go and finally does something wrong. Down on his luck, a man tries to do something right. For both, the consequences are as surprising as they are rewarding in two tales of lost souls by two rising stars in contemporary African-American fiction. "Nightmare in Paradise" by Mary Monroe Good-looking and as dutiful a wife as she is a devoted friend, reserved and respectful Renee Webb always does the right thing. So when she ...
His Immortal Embrace The Yearning, by Hannah Howell Tormented by an ancient curse, the young men of Clan MacCordy reach manhood only to walk forever in darkness, thirsting for blood–and Alpin MacCordy is no different. He must wed for coin and land, despite his betrothed's terror–and his own fascination for another woman, Lady Sophie Hay. . . Bitten, by Lynsay Sands After brooding Keeran MacKay saves Emily Wentworth Collins from a storm ...
Let these seductive tales of everlasting romance transport you to a world where the most dangerous desires awaken after dark. . . «Kiss of the Vampire,» Hannah Howell Seeking the truth of his tortured heritage at court, Jankyn McNachton finds something he never expected–true desire. Efrica Callan is beautiful, innocent, and possessed of a courageous heart. She spurns the men who court her dowry, but all Jankyn can offer this lovely creature ...
