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A Handful of Dust
Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
After seven years of marriage, the beautiful Lady Brenda Last has grown bored with life at Hetton Abbey, the Gothic mansion that is the pride and joy of her husband, Tony. She drifts into an affair with the shallow socialite John Beaver and forsakes Tony for the Belgravia set. In a novel that combines tragedy, comedy, and savage irony, Evelyn Waugh indelibly captures the irresponsible mood of the "crazy and sterile generation" between the wars.
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Stuart Turton
One of Stylist Magazine's 20 Must-Read Books of 2018 One of Harper's Bazaar's 10 Must-Read Books of 2018 One of Marie Claire, Australia's 10 Books You Absolutely Have to Read in 2018The Rules of BlackheathEvelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m. There are eight days, and eight witnesses for you to inhabit. We will only let you escape once you tell us the name of the killer. Understood? Then let's begin... ***Evelyn Hardcastle will die. Every day until Aiden Bishop can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different guest. And some of his hosts are more helpful than others...The most inventive debut of the year twists together a mystery of such unexpected creativity it will leave readers guessing until the very last page.
Complete Stories of Eveyln
Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
Collected for the first time in a single volume: all of the short fiction by one of the 20th century's wittiest and most trenchant observers of the human comedy.
Evelyn
Esther Chen
This is a story about Evelyn a girl living in Noham, a background story of when Evelyn met Julius. Noham is a town at the foot of a mountain in a Kingdom called Hamless. One day a mysterious guest appears and Evelyn's life in town is changed forever.Susie Jackson loved playing dress up in her deceased Aunt Sarah's attic in front of the antique mirror. Susie's father inherited her sister Sarah's Victorian home after her disappearance. Susie always thought her Aunt Sarah was a school teacher. Sarah had no idea that her Aunt practiced Black Magic in the attic. Legend has it that the Sarah bought an antique mirror from a Witch. The Witch told Sarah the mirror has powers of evil. This excited Sarah because she too was a practicing Witch and was only interested in the evil side of Witchcraft. Sarah bought the mirror from the Witch and took it home with her to put in her attic. It is said that on a stormy Halloween night Sarah crossed the line with conjuring up the dead. But the dead didn’t care about Sarah's plans with the dead. So the dead had their own plans for Sarah and those plans were to trap her in the mirror for all eternity. The dead said, "For what you have done you are sentenced to spend all eternity in the mirror with all the rest of the lost souls."
The Poison Pen
Part #6 of "Clara Fitzgerald Mystery" series by Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
When the Going Was Good
Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
Between 1929 and 1935 Evelyn Waugh travelled widely and wrote four books about his experiences. In this collection he writes, with his customary wit and perception, about a cruise around the Mediterranean; a train trip from Djibouti to Abyssinia to attend Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930; his travels in Aden, Zanzibar, Kenya and the Congo, coping with unbearable heat and plagued by mosquitoes; a journey to Guyana and Brazil; and his return to Addis Ababa in 1935 to report on the war between Abyssinia and Italy. Waugh's adventures on his travels gave him the ideas for such classic novels as Scoop and Black Mischief.
The Green Jade Dragon
Part #10 of "Clara Fitzgerald Mystery" series by Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
Lady Evelyn's Highland Protector
Tara Kingston
A Highlander's vow...Scottish spy Gerard MacMasters never expected to be playing bodyguard in his mission to catch a killer. Stunning English beauty, Lady Evelyn Hunt, has witnessed a merciless assassin's escape—now, she's in danger, and it's up to him to keep her alive. Passion flares, but he knows better than to fall for her. He's already lost one woman he loved—never again will he put his heart on the line. She shields her heart...After a crushing betrayal at the altar, Lady Evelyn wants nothing to do with love. Kissing a gorgeous rogue is one thing, but surrendering her heart is another matter. When she stumbles upon a mysterious crime, nothing prepares her for the dashing Scot who charges into her life. The hot-blooded Highlander may be her hero—or her undoing.
The True Ruler
Part #5 of "Worlds Apart" series by Evelyn Lederman
Cassie Jarlyn is a master at keeping secrets. One impulsive act threatens to expose what she had kept hidden for years. She must finally face what destiny has in store for her when she finds herself in the Troyk universe.
Darden Lours fears what will happen to Cassie in his world. He knows he is fighting a losing battle to prevent the growth of her telepathic powers. His desire to build his relationship with her is only tempered by his need to shelter her.
Will submitting to his desire for Cassie destroy everything Darden has fought to protect? Does Cassie have the will power to resist the power of her telepathic gifts?
Get absorbed in the final battle for the Troyk universe and its True Ruler.
Hello My Love
Part #1 of "Between Two Worlds" series by Evelyn Journey
Bright, beautiful law student Elise Halverson looks forward to a promising career. Falling in love is low in her priorities. Well-known playboy Greg Thorpe and his fiancé, gorgeous ambitious Lori, have set a date for their wedding. But Elise intrigues him when they meet at her parents' home. Distrusting the image she has of him, Elise is cool and indifferent. Elise's parents invite Greg to their frequent dinner parties. There, Greg and Elise butt heads. She's surprised to find him intelligent and engaging and they can't help falling for each other. The night before his wedding, they give in to their mutual attraction. Elise expects nothing more from that night, but Greg is in for trouble. He realizes his feelings for Elise are nothing like he's felt before, and he couldn't go through with his wedding. Lori, his jilted fiancée strikes back, intent on revenge. Afraid that Lori would target Elise for revenge, Greg stays away. Meanwhile, Elise's night with Greg has created problems...
Her Owner
Evelyn Glass
Her Owner is book 2 of the Paulito Angels MC trilogy. Book 3, Her Master, is available everywhere now!HE BOUGHT MY BODY. HE CLAIMED MY HEART.But there can be no happy ending with a monster like him.I woke up, half-naked, in the worst place I'd ever been:On an auction stage, on sale to a faceless crowd of hungry men.And they were hungry for ME.Stripped down and cuffed tight, there's nowhere for me to go.But then HE barges in.The man I've been hunting for years.Every time I thought I had him locked away for good, he finds a way to slip out.He's a ghost, a tease, a menace.And now, he's about to be my buyer.I should hate him, shouldn't I?The criminal who claims he owns me now.And I do hate him – mostly.But that's not the whole truth.Because my brain wants to be free.But my body wants to stay chained to his bed forever.
Breathe Me In
Evelyn Adams
Rebecca Southerland is a shark. She's a high powered attornery at the top of her game. If her beautiful eyes and ingenue's face make competitors underestimate her, it's an advantage she'll happily use to eat them for lunch. She can more hold her own against anyone including her brothers, owners of Southerland Security.When Nathan Sommers, one of their men ends up on the wrong side of a drug deal Rebecca is the obvious choice to help. But the always in charge attorney wasn't counting on the sexy bad boy with the smart mouth. She definitely wasn't counting on the heat that flares between them every time they jockey for control. With the two of them circling each other like predators and neither willing to bend, no one's safe. And that's before the bad guys show up.
Won
Evelyn Adams
From USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Adams, Won is the final part of Luke and Claire's story.Emotionally constipated billionaire developer, Luke Masters might finally be learning to love. His strong sexy electrical contractor, Claire English has blown down his barriers and claimed his heart. Just because he’s decided to give this relationship thing a try, doesn’t mean it’s all smooth sailing. Old habits die hard and Luke’s had a lifetime to pick up the bad ones. Claire’s battled desperately to keep her heart safe from the selfish billionaire who owns her body and wants her soul, but against her better judgment, she’s fallen in love. Luke has promised her the world and more importantly his heart. She’s not sure whether to believe him, but she’s already lost. It’s too late to turn back now. With something far more sinister than a broken heart threatening to rip them apart...
Scoop
Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
Lord Copper, newspaper magnate and proprietor of the Daily Beast, has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, and may in a moment of weakness make another. Acting on a dinner party tip from Mrs. Algernon Stitch, Lord Copper feels convinced that he has hit on just the chap to cover a promising war in the African Republic of Ishmaelia. So begins Scoop, Waugh's exuberant comedy of mistaken identity and brilliantly irreverent satire of the hectic pursuit of hot news.
Grave Suspicions of Murder
Part #7 of "Clara Fitzgerald Mystery" series by Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
Damsel
Evelyn Skye
A damsel in distress takes on the dragon herself in this epic twist on classic fantasy. Based on a screenplay by Dan Mazeau, this is a groundbreaking collaboration between New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye and the team behind the upcoming Netflix film Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown. A price must be paid.Elodie never dreamed of a lavish palace or a handsome prince. As she grew up in the famine-stricken realm of Inophe, her deepest wish was to help her people survive each winter. So when a representative from a rich, reclusive kingdom offers her family enough wealth to save Inophe in exchange for Elodie’s hand in marriage, she accepts without hesitation. Swept away to the glistening kingdom of Aurea, Elodie is quickly taken in by the beauty of the realm—and of her betrothed, Prince Henry. But as Elodie undertakes the rituals to become an Aurean princess, doubts prick at her mind as cracks in the...
Inheritance
Evelyn Toynton
In this luminous novel about romance and illusion—and what's left of love when they're stripped away—an American Anglophile is drawn into the lives of a disintegrating aristocratic family. After the sudden death of her husband, Annie Devereaux flees to England, site of the nostalgic fantasies her father spun for her before he deserted the family. A chance encounter in London leads Annie to cancel her return to New York and move in with Julian, the disaffected, moody son of Helena Digby, a famous British geneticist. As their relationship progresses, Annie meets Julian's sisters Isabel and Sasha, each of them fragile in her own way, and becomes infatuated with visions of their idyllic childhood in England's West Country. But the more she uncovers about Julian's past, the more he explodes into rage and violence. Finally tearing herself away, Annie winds up adrift in London, rescued from her loneliness only when she and Isabel form an unexpected bond....
Put Out More Flags
Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
Upper-class scoundrel Basil Seal, mad, bad, and dangerous to know, creates havoc wherever he goes, much to the despair of the three women in his life-his sister, his mother, and his mistress. When Neville Chamberlain declares war on Germany, it seems the perfect opportunity for more action and adventure. So Basil follows the call to arms and sets forth to enjoy his finest hour-as a war hero. Basil's instincts for self-preservation come to the fore as he insinuates himself into the Ministry of Information and a little-known section of Military Security. With Europe frozen in the "phoney war," when will Basil's big chance to fight finally arrive?
The Billionaire and the Escort
Evelyn Mahony
FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE EVELYN MAHONYIn the world of high-end escorts, getting personal is never part of the arrangement.When Josh Roberts became a male escort, there was no room for emotions. They went against the job description. He had a full appointment book and enough clients to pay the bills. There was definitely no time to get attached to an older, extremely successful, incredibly gorgeous man who paid for his services.But Josh can't turn down the money that has started rolling in, along with the gifts and the opportunity to live in the lap of luxury as the man flies him around the world to play pretend as his boyfriend. How on earth is he supposed to say no? Especially once he starts falling for his client.James Barnwell is the successful CEO of Winter Luxury Resorts who stumbled upon Josh Roberts in a dark, high-end bar in midtown Manhattan. The young man was cocky, young, beautiful and offered James exactly...
The Woman Died Thrice
Part #8 of "Clara Fitzgerald Mystery" series by Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
Petty Magic: Being the Memoirs and Confessions of Miss Evelyn Harbinger, Temptress and Troublemaker
Camille DeAngelis
From Publishers WeeklyReaders who endure the extensive Lake Wobegon–style exposition that launches DeAngelis's second novel (where every witch is above average) will be rewarded with a moving and witty love story. Evelyn is a randy old witch who uses her powers to appear young and pick up men at bars. When she meets Justin, the new proprietor of a local antique shop, she believes that he may be the reincarnation of her long-lost love, Jonah. Eve's narration alternates between the present-day romance and WWII spy stories as members of her coven come out with a shocking accusation against her sister, Helena. DeAngelis (Mary Modern) gives Eve an engaging narrative voice, though the frequent use of British terms like "loo," "gent," and "mobile" is jarring given Eve's supposed American origins. These minor flaws detract only slightly from the core stories of love and deceit, enhanced by DeAngelis's charming prose. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From BooklistEvelyn Harbinger is a witch, but not one of those sinister ones with gnarled fingers and warts on her nose. She uses her extraordinary powers for good, healing the injured and helping people fall in love. At age 149, she has enjoyed a life span nearly twice that of mere mortals. Though her typical appearance is grandmotherly and sweet, if Evelyn is attracted to a man, she can transform herself, albeit temporarily, into a voluptuous, thirtysomething siren. That’s just what she does when she meets Justin, who works at an antique shop near her sister’s bed-and-breakfast in upstate New York. Bright, handsome Justin bears an eerie resemblance to Jonah, Evelyn’s partner in espionage (and romance) when the two served the Allies during WWII. Evelyn begins to wonder whether Justin may be an incarnation of her late beau, who was killed during a raid. Critics have compared novelist DeAngelis (whose works include the acclaimed Mary Modern, 2007) to a modern-day Mary Shelley, but this latest entry, while an amusing romp, is only mildly bewitching. --Allison Block
French and English: A Story of the Struggle in America
Evelyn Everett-Green
Children's Books / Romance
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Wanton
Evelyn Adams
From New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Adams Luke Masters is falling in love with Claire English and he doesn’t like it. The billionaire developer is far more comfortable giving screaming orgasms than tender kisses, but his sassy electrical contractor wants both. With Claire knocking down the walls around his heart and someone wrecking things on his jobsite, his whole world is shifting. For a man used to making things go his way, he’s feeling unmoored. When a trip to a private club awakens Claire’s curiosity, Luke is determined to bring her fantasies to life. But is it a dream come true or a way for him to retreat from the love he’s afraid of and into the pleasure he knows so well? As simple sabotage escalates to possible murder, Luke and Claire have no choice but to trust each other completely or risk losing everything.
The Chameleon Soul Mate
Part #1 of "Worlds Apart" series by Evelyn Lederman
While hiking, Alexandra Mann is powerless to stop the force that pulls her into a foreign land. Alex must rely on her quick-wits in an effort to deal with the strange new world. Fear of rejection taught her the art of blending into the background, a skill that will help keep her alive.
Engaged in a battle with a government determined to suppress its people, Tarsea Childers' life is suddenly turned upside down. The shocking arrival of an unusual woman captivates him body and soul, and makes him fear what the future holds. The electric, life-changing bond between them will have far reaching consequences for him and his world.
Can Alex step out of the shadows and finally shine? Will Tarsea overcome his need to everything, and accept Alex as his partner in life and in his fight against the government?
Plunge into an alternate universe where soul mates aren't just legend.
Sonnets of Life
Evelyn Sagrado Rodziewicz
Religion / Christianity
A few poems in sonnet. It is about love, struggles, failures,pain, beauty, fun, and the sad life of some people I met.This is my first try publishing my poems. I really hope to hear reviews from people who appreciates poetry.
The Blue Tower
Evelyn E. Smith
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Mystery
As the vastly advanced guardians of mankind, the Belphins knew how to make a lesson stick—but whom? The original publication of The Blue Tower story saw print in Galaxy magazine’s February, 1958 issue. The same issue that featured Bread Overhead by Fritz Leiber. The editor at this time in Galaxy’s run was Horace L. Gold who focused less on technology, hardware and pulp adventures. Instead, he introduced themes leaning toward sociology, psychology and satire, as exemplified by The Blue Tower.
Princess Private Eye
Evelyn Skye
The Princess Diaries meets Nancy Drew in this middle grade novel about a New York foster kid who discovers she's actually a long-lost princess—and must solve the mystery behind a threat to the crown. Twelve-year-old Gen Sun has bounced around New York's foster care system ever since her parents died in a car crash ten years ago. No one seems to know anything about her birth family, and the only link she has to them is a baby blanket embroidered with her name. But that's all right. Gen is savvy and self-reliant, using her keen sense of justice and her ability to go unnoticed to solve mysteries in her neighborhood. She's in the middle of solving one such mystery when her life changes forever: suited strangers reveal that Gen is actually the long-lost princess of a small, obscure country overseas. In no time, Gen is whisked away to the kingdom of Raldonia. But becoming a princess overnight isn't easy, and Gen's American ways and no-nonsense demeanor don't exactly endear her to the...
Petty Magic: Being the Memoirs and Confessions of Miss Evelyn Harbinger, Temptress and Troublemaker
Camille DeAngelis
From Publishers WeeklyReaders who endure the extensive Lake Wobegon–style exposition that launches DeAngelis's second novel (where every witch is above average) will be rewarded with a moving and witty love story. Evelyn is a randy old witch who uses her powers to appear young and pick up men at bars. When she meets Justin, the new proprietor of a local antique shop, she believes that he may be the reincarnation of her long-lost love, Jonah. Eve's narration alternates between the present-day romance and WWII spy stories as members of her coven come out with a shocking accusation against her sister, Helena. DeAngelis (Mary Modern) gives Eve an engaging narrative voice, though the frequent use of British terms like "loo," "gent," and "mobile" is jarring given Eve's supposed American origins. These minor flaws detract only slightly from the core stories of love and deceit, enhanced by DeAngelis's charming prose. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From BooklistEvelyn Harbinger is a witch, but not one of those sinister ones with gnarled fingers and warts on her nose. She uses her extraordinary powers for good, healing the injured and helping people fall in love. At age 149, she has enjoyed a life span nearly twice that of mere mortals. Though her typical appearance is grandmotherly and sweet, if Evelyn is attracted to a man, she can transform herself, albeit temporarily, into a voluptuous, thirtysomething siren. That’s just what she does when she meets Justin, who works at an antique shop near her sister’s bed-and-breakfast in upstate New York. Bright, handsome Justin bears an eerie resemblance to Jonah, Evelyn’s partner in espionage (and romance) when the two served the Allies during WWII. Evelyn begins to wonder whether Justin may be an incarnation of her late beau, who was killed during a raid. Critics have compared novelist DeAngelis (whose works include the acclaimed Mary Modern, 2007) to a modern-day Mary Shelley, but this latest entry, while an amusing romp, is only mildly bewitching. --Allison Block
Black Mischief
Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
Black Mischief, " Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize his kingdom. Profound hilarity ensues from the issuance of homemade currency, the staging of a "Birth Control Gala, " the rightful ruler's demise at his own rather long and tiring coronation ceremonies, and a good deal more mischief.
Mistress of London
Evelyn Richardson
As mistress of London's most exclusive, expensive seraglio, and a wealthy woman in her own right, Helen Gerrard lacked for nothing—money, influence, and friends—or she thought until she met Julian, Earl of Bracebridge, worldly shipping magnate tortured and inspired by a painful past.
Who Is Evelyn Dae? Volume 1
Sarah LaFleur
Young Adult / Paranormal / Romance
Evelyn Dae has a secret she wishes she could run away from. Evelyn Dae has a past she cannot remember. Evelyn Dae has a boy she wants to avoid, but can't resist. Who Is Evelyn Dae? Find out in this illustrated tale that mixes her diary sketchbook entries with traditional storytelling.After successfully crossing the Sahara to Khartoum, Emily is sold to Abdullah, a dodgy wheeler-dealer and slave trader. As the elevator jerks its way up to his seedy, thirteenth floor penthouse apartment she has a strong feeling of impending doom.She should have run away when she had the chance...This is a short book covering a brief, but dark period in Emily's childhood.Suitable for readers 14 years to Adult
A Daughter of the Forest
Evelyn Raymond
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
Arcane Witch's Powers: Short Stories - Witch's Cursed Circle Series
Evelyn Cooper
My supposed sister, Ryia, had been doing a yearly ritual of erasing my memories as a thoughtful present for my birthday. She had also apparently been changing her occupation every time as a way to shed off her skin like a snake. She had all the freedom to design my life as she saw fit while I didn't even have the liberty to retain any of my memories.
The Barrister's Challenge: A Regency Romance (Heirs of Berkshire Book 2)
Johanna Evelyn
A tragic accident shrouded in mystery. A family burdened with debt and loss. A woman who will risk it all for the one she loves.Walter Longman is still heartsick for Patience Hawthorne, a woman who was sent home early from London's season amidst scandal. He has given up pursuing her after her controlling mother refused his offer of marriage the previous summer, and he wants to focus all his efforts on making a name for himself in the House of Commons.When his brother is killed in a mysterious tragedy, Walter returns home to Wallingford to piece together what little information he can. As he digs through his brother's affairs, he makes shocking discoveries that complicate the mystery of his brother's death.As he searches for answers, Patience distracts him with her charm and optimism.Patience is heartbroken that Walter's brother had been found dead, but she is enthralled that he is returning home to Wallingford. Desperate to make amends, she seeks Walter out and tries to assist where she can in his investigation. She will do anything to prove her love to Walter… even with danger lurking around the Longman estate.
The Fossil Murder
Part #15 of "Clara Fitzgerald Mystery" series by Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
The Little Big Clockmaker
Evelyn Winters
Egan Bagley is a talented clockmaker who is about to create one of the most magnificent clocks the country has ever set its eyes on, but after a visit from a gypsy selling him a bewitched bead, things are about to turn peculiar.Egan Bagley is a talented clockmaker who is about to create one of the most magnificent clocks the country has ever set its eyes on, but after a visit from a gypsy selling him a bewitched bead, things are about to turn peculiar. With the magical powers of the four faced clock, the little gnome of a man plays havoc with time and is about to become one of the richest men in the city with upsetting consequences.
The Venus Trap
Evelyn E. Smith
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Mystery
The Venus Trap By Evelyn E. Smith
Learning to Love
Julie Evelyn Joyce
From the winner of the 2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in Romance... Rebecca Ledgerwood is a physical education teacher who's ready to invest some sweat equity into a lasting romance. William Whitney is a man who's turned his life upside down in pursuit of making a difference. The students at Kendal High School face challenges prep school educated Will could never imagine, but his beautiful coworker Rebecca has known firsthand. Though the chemistry between them is strong, they come from vastly different backgrounds. Rebecca is surprised to discover she and Will have more in common than she realizes. But just when she learns to trust him, Will is faced with the biggest challenge of his life. With their hearts on the line, can Will prove to Rebecca that he's learned how to love? Content warning: This story contains a family member's death, as well as content related to eating disorders.
The 20th Golden Age of Science Fiction
Evelyn E. Smith
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Mystery
During the 1950s, Evelyn E. Smith regularly published science fiction in magazines like Galaxy and Fantastic Universe. Her stories ranged from post-apocalyptic satires to adventure to humor. She also wrote four science fiction novels, which chiefly deal with questions of gender identity. Like all of her work, they are characterized by their sharp wit. At her best, she was the equal of anyone — male or female — writing for the pulp magazines.This volume collects 12 of her short stories, including:TEA TRAY IN THE SKYNOT FIT FOR CHILDRENCOLLECTOR'S ITEMTHE DOORWAYTHE VILBAR PARTYHELPFULLY YOURSTHE VENUS TRAPTHE MOST SENTIMENTAL MANONCE A GREECHTHE BLUE TOWERMY FAIR PLANETSENTRY IN THE SKYIf you enjoy this volume of classic stories, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 220+ other entries in this series, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries, westerns — and much,...
Murder on the Titanic
Evelyn Weiss
As the Titanic sinks, an English playboy aristocrat is murdered. Professor Axelson and his assistant Agnes investigate - and discover a dark conspiracy among the most powerful nations on earth. The quest becomes a breakneck life-and-death chase across an ocean and two continents - and Agnes finds she has the power to save a world on the brink of war. Or to destroy it.Yi is a retired warrior of the World Kingdom who has lost everything he loves—his home, his wife, and his daughter. Tulip is an abused child of a prostitute with a special ability—a secret that will put her life at risk if the wrong person learns of it. As war and political intrigue threaten their home, fate brings Yi and Tulip together. This novella is an excerpt from first novel in the series. Enjoy this free introduction to the Asian-inspired fantasy world of 3 Kingdoms!
Men at Arms
Part #1 of "Sword of Honour" series by Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
Guy Crouchback, determined to get into the war, takes a commission in the Royal Corps of Halberdiers. His spirits high, he sees all the trimmings but none of the action. And his first campaign, an abortive affair on the West African coastline, ends with an escapade which seriously blots his Halberdier copybook. Men at Arms is the first book in Waugh’s brilliant trilogy, Sword of Honour, which chronicles the fortunes of Guy Crouchback. The second and third volumes, Officers and Gentlemen and Unconditional Surrender, are also published in Penguin. Sword of Honour has recently been made into a television drama series, with screenplay by William Boyd.
Collector's Item
Evelyn E. Smith
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Mystery
Collector\'s Item By Evelyn E. Smith
Petty Magic: Being the Memoirs and Confessions of Miss Evelyn Harbinger, Temptress and Troublemaker
Camille DeAngelis
From Publishers WeeklyReaders who endure the extensive Lake Wobegon–style exposition that launches DeAngelis's second novel (where every witch is above average) will be rewarded with a moving and witty love story. Evelyn is a randy old witch who uses her powers to appear young and pick up men at bars. When she meets Justin, the new proprietor of a local antique shop, she believes that he may be the reincarnation of her long-lost love, Jonah. Eve's narration alternates between the present-day romance and WWII spy stories as members of her coven come out with a shocking accusation against her sister, Helena. DeAngelis (Mary Modern) gives Eve an engaging narrative voice, though the frequent use of British terms like "loo," "gent," and "mobile" is jarring given Eve's supposed American origins. These minor flaws detract only slightly from the core stories of love and deceit, enhanced by DeAngelis's charming prose. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From BooklistEvelyn Harbinger is a witch, but not one of those sinister ones with gnarled fingers and warts on her nose. She uses her extraordinary powers for good, healing the injured and helping people fall in love. At age 149, she has enjoyed a life span nearly twice that of mere mortals. Though her typical appearance is grandmotherly and sweet, if Evelyn is attracted to a man, she can transform herself, albeit temporarily, into a voluptuous, thirtysomething siren. That’s just what she does when she meets Justin, who works at an antique shop near her sister’s bed-and-breakfast in upstate New York. Bright, handsome Justin bears an eerie resemblance to Jonah, Evelyn’s partner in espionage (and romance) when the two served the Allies during WWII. Evelyn begins to wonder whether Justin may be an incarnation of her late beau, who was killed during a raid. Critics have compared novelist DeAngelis (whose works include the acclaimed Mary Modern, 2007) to a modern-day Mary Shelley, but this latest entry, while an amusing romp, is only mildly bewitching. --Allison Block
Officers and Gentlemen
Part #2 of "Sword of Honour" series by Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
Fueled by idealism and eagerness to contribute to the war effort, Guy Crouchback becomes attached to a commando unit undergoing training on the Hebridean isle of Mugg, where the whisky flows freely and respect must be paid to the laird. But the comedy of Mugg is soon followed by the bitterness of Crete, where chaos reigns and a difficult evacuation must be accomplished.
Officers and Gentlemen is the second novel in Waugh's brilliant Sword of Honor trilogy recording the tumultuous wartime adventures of Guy Crouchback, which also comprises Men at Arms and Unconditional Surrender.
Cloak of Night
Evelyn Skye
The stunning sequel to Circle of Shadows—from Evelyn Skye, the New York Times bestselling author of the Crown's Game series. Perfect for fans of Renée Adhieh, Julie Dao, and Sabaa Tahir. After the devastating Ceremony of Two Hundred Hearts, Sora, Daemon, Fairy, and Broomstick are truly alone in the fight to save their kingdom. Empress Aki is missing, and everyone else who could help them is a prisoner to Prince Gin's mind control. At least Sora understands what they're up against. Or so she believes, until she overhears Gin bargaining with the god of war for immortality and learns that ryuu magic may be a more insidious danger than she realized. Suddenly, the stakes are higher and even more personal for Sora—not only must she stop a seemingly indestructible Prince Gin, but she must also unravel the secrets of ryuu magic before it is too late for nearly everyone she loves. Sora Daemon, Fairy, and Broomstick face...
My Fair Planet
Evelyn E. Smith
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Mystery
My Fair Planet By Evelyn E. Smith
Intergalactic Love
Evelyn Marks
Rea is appointed to welcome Chief Darion on his vacation to the Mars Colony from his planet Radon. The gorgeous ruler was sweet, observant, and intense. Not to mention they shared a heavy and explosive attraction.When the time comes for Darion to return to Radon, he acts in a way that's changed both his and Rea's lives: he abducts her. She's faced with having to get used to life on the new planet, not to mention living with Darion. Slowly but surely Darion learns that there is more to Rea and he has to work to earn her heart and her trust. Rea has made her choice and deep down she knows Darion is the one. Their short honeymoon phase abruptly ends when faced with mistakes from his past that leads them towards an uncertain future. The biggest strain on their relationship yet threatens to separate Darion and Rea for good.Standalone Romance Stories With No Cliffhanger!
A New History of Blue Beard
Evelyn Everett-Green
Children's Books / Romance
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The Reluctant Heiress
Evelyn Richardson
When Lady Sarah Melford inherited her grandmother's enormous wealth, she became the object of many suitors. Her brother, the Marquess of Cranleigh, had a stunning wife, Rosalind, who had a court of her own, but even her cicisbeo, the Chevalier d'Evron, and her brother, charming, impecunious Richard, claimed to seek Sarah's hand. It was the irresistible rake Lord Alistair Farrington, however, who most disturbed her… Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet
The Outcall
Evelyn Weiss
Holly Harlow is intelligent, courageous and independent.And she works as a London call girl.When a client is murdered in her bed, she has to find the killer - before the police arrest her for the crime. Holly's trail leads from human trafficking to unbridled celebrity egotism and the corridors of political power.What she discovers is almost unimaginable."Where did you find the dress! Tell me! Where did you buy this?""A tailor, in the woods. Let go of me, woman. What is with you? What is this about?""What was the name of the shop! You must tell me, Gregory!"He tried to undo her claw-like grasp on his arms but to no avail. She was digging her fingers in for dear life."Tell me!""The Verdant Egress! Why?"Caralynne turned to flee the room, meaning to head for the door once more, but Gregory was quicker. His hand shot out, drunk or not, and he turned her back towards him."You can't go out at this hour alone! It's unheard of!""Let go of me!" Caralynne squealed, pushing at him."Caralynne, I can't let you leave…not like this!"For a moment, she paused and looked up at him. In his cups or no, he was stronger than her. This wouldn’t be easy for her to say, but there was much at stake. And she would give anything to leave the house in this very moment. There was no time to spare."If you…if you let me leave, I shall return…"Her hands were gentle as she pressed them lightly to his velvety vest and pushed him away from her. She saw him swallow at the merest hint of heat in her touch, but still he didn't let go of her arms."When I return, I shall…I shall find you. In your…bedroom…"Lord Esteban's eyes widened at the suggestion. Caralynne nodded, knowing he had made the connection she intended. Whether she would keep that soft agreement she had just made or not, she didn't care. But she needed to leave. Now."When you return," Gregory said carefully, "I'll be in my bedroom. Attend me there. Like a wife should…"Caralynne nodded this time and slowly, Lord Esteban let her go. Then she turned and left the room, running for the door that a servant was already opening for her. With barely enough time to draw her cloak hood up over her head, she ran out into the rain and into the night.
Murder and Revolution
Evelyn Weiss
Murder at the Tsar’s private palace... and sinister monk Rasputin is a suspect. The Russian Revolution draws Professor Axelson and his assistant Agnes into a terrifying web of intrigue and violence. Fleeing for their lives amid the death throes of two vast, ancient empires, they face horrors beyond imagination. And in a far-flung corner of the world, they find the answer to their mystery.
Flood of the Fire
Evelyn Puerto
An ancient prophecy, now an outlawed myth. A young girl who was never meant to be born. An empress determined to bring peace at any cost. Tereka successfully led her friends to escape a prison camp, outwit pirates, and make a home as fugitives in the wilds. But the knowledge that someday her relentless foes will track them down drive her to make good on her promise to topple the rulers of her land—starting with her evil aunt Juquila. Then an invading army conquers the southern part of Tlefas, and Tereka's hopes raise. Could the invader be the Desired One of prophecy? Or does he bring greater evil to the land? Now she is forced to determine her role in the turmoil that sweeps the country. The wrong choice could prove to be deadly for her—-and the peoples of two warring nations.
Murder on the Mary Jane
Part #12 of "Clara Fitzgerald Mystery" series by Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
Evelyn's Children
Jim Johanson
Billy has gone off wilder than usual on a gasoline huffing binge, and his behavior is becoming increasingly erratic. His Mother has gone mad, engulfed in a religious fervor, bedridden and refusing treatment for the chronic illness that has ravaged her body and mind. It’s all that Mary can take just to care for her Mother, and now her brother Billy is becoming dangerously unstable.
The Girls of Lake Evelyn
Averil Kenny
The Girls of Lake Evelyn is an irresistible story of love, family, women, secrets and mystery set in the lush region of tropical north Queensland. For readers of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.You cannot force me to marry him. I need to be free, to figure out what I want. For once, please let me choose . . .1958. When It-girl Vivienne George flees on the eve of her wedding she seeks refuge in a secluded lodge surrounded by the lush rainforest of tropical North Queensland. There, she is relieved to find that the small farming town couldn't be further from the high society she's left behind.Now, Vivienne spends her days swimming in the beautiful Lake Evelyn where she befriends the larger-than-life Josie. But all is not as it seems in this quiet, close-knit community.Vivienne soon learns that over a decade earlier, Celeste Starr, a beautiful actress, died tragically in the lake's dark waters, spawning a curse that has plagued the girls of the town ever...
Tom Tufton's Travels
Evelyn Everett-Green
Children's Books / Romance
Evelyn Everett-Green was a 20th century American novelist whose most famous works are kids books. She also wrote historical romances and other historical fiction.
The Valentine Murder
Part #20 of "Clara Fitzgerald Mystery" series by Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
Unconditional Surrender
Part #3 of "Sword of Honour" series by Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
This trilogy spanning World War II, based in part on Evelyn Waugh's own experiences as an army officer, is the author's surpassing achievement as a novelist. Its central character is Guy Crouchback, head of an ancient but decayed Catholic family, who at first discovers new purpose in the challenge to defend Christian values against Nazi barbarism, but then gradually finds the complexities and cruelties of war overwhelming. Though often somber, Sword of Honor is also a brilliant comedy, peopled by the fantastic figures so familiar from Waugh's early satires. The deepest pleasures these novels afford come from observing a great satiric writer employ his gifts with extraordinary subtlety, delicacy, and human feeling, for purposes that are ultimately anything but satiric.
In the Days of Chivalry: A Tale of the Times of the Black Prince
Evelyn Everett-Green
Children's Books / Romance
Evelyn Everett-Green was a 20th century American novelist whose most famous works are kids books. She also wrote historical romances and other historical fiction.
Esther's Charge: A Story for Girls
Evelyn Everett-Green
Children's Books / Romance
"Where is Miss Esther, Genefer?" "I think she\'s at the linen-press, marm, putting away the things from the wash." "Tell her to come to me when she has done that. I want to speak to her." "Yes, marm, I will. Can I do anything else for you?" "No, thank you. I have all I want. But send Miss Esther to me quickly."
Always, Evelyn
Autumn Reed
One dance. That's all it takes to become the subject of celebrity gossip...again. After a lifetime of trying to remain invisible, my face was splashed across the covers of tabloids around the world. Just when my life is returning to some semblance of normalcy, I'm photographed with Tyler Hammond of Kings Gambit. Now, rumors are flying. Before I know it, I've moved in with the entire band and am fake dating Tyler. The guys insist I'm doing them a favor by helping them revamp their image, but the truth is, I'm the one who needs them. Between an obsessed stalker, the guys' protective natures, and tension within the band, my life is beginning to resemble the TV dramas I used to love so much. Rook, Levi, Landon, and Tyler have been called the "bad boys of rock," but the more I get to know them, the more I'm certain they're not bad at all. Actually, that's a lie. Falling for all four of...
Crimson
Evelyn Olorunfemi
An Ancient Adventure…When Leon begins to have dreams pointing him to the obscure and despondent land of Mordelan, he is reluctant to accept it. But when he discovers the answers to his questions, he does what no man has done in the last forty years. He picks up and journeys to Mordelan to save them from their worst enemy – themselves.Paul and Susan Spencer portray a traditional family setting, fully equipped with four children (and growing). After a typical meatloaf dinner, Susan reveals a special secret that not only surprises the family, but shakes her husband to the core. After a strange turn of events, the family isn't as picture-perfect as they let off.
In the Wars of the Roses: A Story for the Young
Evelyn Everett-Green
Children's Books / Romance
"The chance resemblance of Prince Edward of Wales, son of Margaret of Anjou and Henry VI,, to the son of a Staffordshire knight, leads to a case of mistaken identity, and causes Paul Stukely to substitute himself for the heir-apparent to the English throne. On this incident of England\'s history is founded a story which deals with events that succeed the restoration of Henry VI., and introduces the struggle of the House of York and Lancaster with the succession of Edward IV." -Publishers Weekly "An interesting story of hairbreadth escapes and effusive loyalty in the midst of the rapine and treason which stalked through the land about 1470. The book ends with the foul murder of the young Lancastrian prince after the battle of Tewkesbury....Mrs. Green\'s careful study of the turbulent period in which she places her characters is much to be commended." -The Academy "Miss Everett-Green\'s little books are, we think, of a valuable kind...utilizing some of the dramatic incidents in English history as the thread whereon to hang an avowedly fictitious story...and may direct the young reader\'s attention in a pleasant way to those fields of more serious reading which, rightly entered upon, are of all others the most interesting to intelligent children. \'In the Wars of the Roses,\' which culminates in the tragedy of Tewkesbury, tells of a certain Paul Stukely, who becomes the follower and companion of the ill-starred Prince Edward of Lancaster. There are plenty of adventures with robbers in Epping Forest and other places...There is a good deal of verisimilitude in the descriptions of the young chiefs of Dynesvor and their surroundings, and boys will have their preferences between the two pairs of brothers, the fiercer Llewelyn and Howel, and the more cultured and modern Wendot and Griffeth." -The Athenaeum "A stirring Essex story by a popular historical writer. The scene is chiefly laid in the neighbourhood of Much Witham and Black Notley." -The East Anglian "Miss Everett-Green has laid the scenes of this story in the closing years of Henry VI\'s reign. The hero is for time the companion of the unfortunate Prince Edward....Well written and distinctly realistic. The life in Epping Forest at the old farm-house is particularly good, and the characters of the Devenish family are very lifelike. There is adventure, and fighting too, and we have Twekesbury and the murder of Prince Edward, though the author has not expanded history, but simply related the facts. It is history which cannot be remolded much, and naturally forbids a happy ending....Miss Everett-Green achieves a very fair success." -The Spectator Contents Prologue. Chapter 1: A Brush With The Robbers. Chapter 2: A Hospitable Shelter. Chapter 3: A Strange Encounter. Chapter 4: Paul\'s Kinsman. Chapter 5: In Peril. Chapter 6: In The Hands Of The Robbers. Chapter 7: The Protection Of The Protected. Chapter 8: The Rally Of The Red Rose. Chapter 9: The Tragedy Of Tewkesbury. Chapter 10: The Prince Avenged. Notes
Helpfully Yours
Evelyn E. Smith
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Mystery
Evelyn E. Smith was a popular American author during the mid-20th century, best known for writing short stories that featured in various sci-fi magazines like Fantastic Universe.
Evelyn's Promise (A More Perfect Union Series Book 4)
Part #4 of "A More Perfect Union Series" series by Betty Bolte
Historical Fiction / Paranormal / Romance
Determined to make her own way in the emerging United States of America, and live free of the dictates and demands of another husband, widow Evelyn Hamilton faces soaring post-war inflation as she struggles to provide for herself and her infant son.Militiaman Nathaniel Williams is determined to make his fortune on the New Frontier. But during a visit to Charlestown, his heart is ensnared by a smart, beautiful widow, forcing Nathaniel to make the hardest decision of his life.
Taking Down Evelyn Tait
Poppy Nwosu
"The door creaks open and standing in the entrance is my absolute worst nightmare. Perfect hair, perfect teeth, perfect brain. Perfect sneer. Evelyn Tait." Impulsive Lottie - heavy-metal fan, expert tomato-grower and frequent visitor to the principal's office - is in even more trouble than usual. Her best friend Grace has dropped an unlikely bombshell: she's dating Lottie's mortal enemy, good-girl Evelyn Tait. Studious Jude, the boy next door, has the perfect war plan. Lottie will beat Evelyn at her own good-girl game, unveiling Miss Perfect's sinister side in the process. Taking life more seriously starts as fun, but soon offers its own rewards ... so long as Lottie can manage gorgeous Sebastian's sudden interest, Jude acting weird, and the discovery that she might actually be good at something. "Taking Down Evelyn Tait" is a story about family, friends and embracing who you are. Even if that person is kind of weird.
Sword of Honor
Part #1 of "Sword of Honor 1-3" series by Evelyn Waugh
Fiction / Biography / Memoir
This trilogy spanning World War II, based in part on Evelyn Waugh's own experiences as an army officer, is the author's surpassing achievement as a novelist. Its central character is Guy Crouchback, head of an ancient but decayed Catholic family, who at first discovers new purpose in the challenge to defend Christian values against Nazi barbarism, but then gradually finds the complexities and cruelties of war overwhelming. Though often somber, Sword of Honor is also a brilliant comedy, peopled by the fantastic figures so familiar from Waugh's early satires. The deepest pleasures these novels afford come from observing a great satiric writer employ his gifts with extraordinary subtlety, delicacy, and human feeling, for purposes that are ultimately anything but satiric. Sword of Honor comprises the three acclaimed novels Men at Arms, Officers and Gentlemen, and Unconditional Surrender.
The Perfect Date
Evelyn Lozada
When a single mom ends up playing an unwilling fake girlfriend to a charming playboy baseball player, love suddenly turns everything upside down in this fun, heartwarming multicultural romance.Angel Gomez has never lived by the book. A Bronx-based unwed mother by the time she was sixteen, Angel's personal mission has always been to show the world that a Puerto Rican girl is not be messed with—especially by a man. The only thing that matters to Angel, now, is providing for her son and earning enough tips at the club to complete her nursing degree along the way. Love is nowhere on her agenda.Caleb "The Duke" Lewis is a star pitcher for the Bronx Bolts whose romantic escapades make delicious fodder for gossip columns. But lately he's been trying to keep a lower profile—so much so that when he meets Angel, first while she's in her nurse uniform and the next time behind the bar, she has no idea who Duke is, fails to fall for his obvious charm, and...
Steeped in Love
Julie Evelyn Joyce
2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize finalist Addie Mitchell is a pie-on-the-fly entrepreneur who's finally ready to settle down in the big, empty house her late great-aunt Edna left to her. Frustrated with her lack of success in romance, Addie turns to another gift her great-aunt passed on to her—the art of reading tea leaves—to aid her in her search for the ideal mate. Novelist Ethan Holtz is having a hard time sinking his teeth into his next project, but he finds Addie fascinating. Mainly for her ability to make her dates disappear in fifteen minutes or less. He can't help but eavesdrop on her dates in the local coffee shop, his writing haven, and soon finds himself taking pointers on what not to do from her failed suitors. Though her methods seem nothing short of mad, he falls fast and hard for the pixie-haired pie-pusher. She thinks they're all wrong for each other, but Ethan teams up with the tea leaves to prove they're so...
Stormy Seas: Rogue Persuasion Book 1
Evelyn James
Historical / Historical Fiction / Mystery
Kira is a beautiful redhead who lives on the docks of England, and dreams of a better life for her and her father! Her experience with vile men of the sea has taught her to trust no one. But when she is kidnapped by vicious pirates, her whole world comes crashing down! Her only choice is to trust the one man she hates more than the pirates, the man who bought her from them!Kira is a beautiful of a redhead who lives on the docks of England, and dreams of a better life for her and her father! Her experience with vile men of the sea has taught her to trust no one. But when she is kidnapped by vicious pirates, her whole world comes crashing down! Her only choice is to trust the one man she hates more than the pirates, the man who bought her from them! Is Kira right to despise a man who would pay to possess her, or will this chaos-filled tale end in true love?Marcus O'Hare is a dazzling man of the world, a Nordic-looking sailor in the Naval Fleet and a dashing rogue. He's brought more than a few women to their knees, but now it's a certain redhead that's causing him trouble. Will Kira's time on Marcus' ship spell the end of her virtue, and her future? Or will their battle of the wills lead to something else entirely? This romantic kidnapping story leads them from the dark streets of a dilapidated dock to the sparkling halls of the Royal Palace.