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Christians who have longed for a more readable literal Bible translation will find much to praise in the English Standard Version. The ESV's translation team of over 100 members has admirably attempted to preserve the stylistic variety of biblical authorship and ease of reading (at the eighth-grade level) despite the word-for-word translation, which historically has resulted in a choppier text flow. Bible study aficionados will appreciate the short introductions to each book, an extensive center column cross-reference system, full-color maps, and a 14,500-entry concordance. The hardcover edition includes the basic Bible frills: a presentation page, as well as marriage, birth, and death registries. --Cindy Crosby

They're sassy, sexy and sporting tiaras. They're also raucous, ribald, and outrageous when they get together for goblets of mead and an afternoon's bitching. You know their names—they rose to fame as heroines who sought their Happily-Ever-Afters. And found them.

Of course, Happily Ever After is actually anywhere from eternity to three months and an annulment, if you've got a good lawyer and were smart enough to get a pre-nup. These six Princesses are just regular gals beneath the tulle and diamonds and they love to dish the dirt. When Aurora gets a publishing contract, they all decide to reveal the truth behind those beloved fairy tales; the lace gloves come off and the delicate fantasies are ripped away, revealing the shocking facts, the sexy adventures and the erotic passions beneath the surface.

It's down and dirty in a royal sort of way, complete with Princes who aren't so charming, blacksmiths, porn stars and bean stalks. Not to mention seven vertically challenged dudes, a guy with squeaky slippers and a pair of binoculars...well, you'd better read it and find out. But be warned...these words will never have quite the same meaning....

Once upon a time…



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“Picture a coffee klatch of fairytale princesses sitting around on a slow afternoon, discussing what really happens in that period euphemistically referred to as “happily ever after.” In PRINCESSES GONE WILD, SL Carpenter and Sahara Kelly take some well-loved and familiar tales and retell them with the most convoluted, sexually warped spin imaginable...actually, it’s not even close to imaginable. In fact, I’m still trying to wrap my head around this one. Imagine taking the known and familiar, adding a cup of warped, a few tablespoons of bizarre and a pinch of kink, preparing with a lot of heat and serving with laughter.

You will never, EVER look at Jack and his beanstalk the same way. Never. Trust me on this. And if you’re looking for a laugh and a sexy new take on some very old tales, I suggest you spend an afternoon with PRINCESSES GONE WILD.” ~Kate Douglas, Best-selling author of Wolf Tales

They're sassy, sexy and sporting tiaras. They're also raucous, ribald, and outrageous when they get together for goblets of mead and an afternoon's bitching. You know their names—they rose to fame as heroines who sought their Happily-Ever-Afters. And found them.

Of course, Happily Ever After is actually anywhere from eternity to three months and an annulment, if you've got a good lawyer and were smart enough to get a pre-nup. These six Princesses are just regular gals beneath the tulle and diamonds and they love to dish the dirt. When Aurora gets a publishing contract, they all decide to reveal the truth behind those beloved fairy tales; the lace gloves come off and the delicate fantasies are ripped away, revealing the shocking facts, the sexy adventures and the erotic passions beneath the surface.

It's down and dirty in a royal sort of way, complete with Princes who aren't so charming, blacksmiths, porn stars and bean stalks. Not to mention seven vertically challenged dudes, a guy with squeaky slippers and a pair of binoculars...well, you'd better read it and find out. But be warned...these words will never have quite the same meaning....

Once upon a time…



* * * * *


“Picture a coffee klatch of fairytale princesses sitting around on a slow afternoon, discussing what really happens in that period euphemistically referred to as “happily ever after.” In PRINCESSES GONE WILD, SL Carpenter and Sahara Kelly take some well-loved and familiar tales and retell them with the most convoluted, sexually warped spin imaginable...actually, it’s not even close to imaginable. In fact, I’m still trying to wrap my head around this one. Imagine taking the known and familiar, adding a cup of warped, a few tablespoons of bizarre and a pinch of kink, preparing with a lot of heat and serving with laughter.

You will never, EVER look at Jack and his beanstalk the same way. Never. Trust me on this. And if you’re looking for a laugh and a sexy new take on some very old tales, I suggest you spend an afternoon with PRINCESSES GONE WILD.” ~Kate Douglas, Best-selling author of Wolf Tales

Savage struggles and timeless bonds between man, dog, and wilderness are played to their heart-rending extremes. 2 cassettes.

A Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Winner.

Wild Montana Sky is a "Sweet" Romance set in 1893 Montana.

"Stunningly crafted, Golden Heart winner Debra Holland captures the reader's imagination and heart in Wild Montana Sky. Although deemed a sweet Western, Holland expertly builds emotional tension and passion." Louisa Bacio, Night Owl Reviews

"I absolutely loved this story. It was beautifully written. While reading this novel I felt like I was actually there experiencing the beauty of wild Montana. The characters were refreshing and each of them was truly unique. I felt connected to these characters in a way that is rare in a novel. The love story completely captivated me and I found myself routing for their love until the very end." Juliette Brandt, Paperbacks and Frosting Book Reviews

"I'm not usually into western romance books but I must say I really enjoyed this one. It is very well written and I loved the characters." Geeky Girl Reviews

Overview:

With the tragic death of her fiancé, Elizabeth Hamilton believed she’d never love again. The comfortable life she’s settled into with her brother in Boston, is upset when he abruptly marries. Displaced by her spiteful new sister-in-law, and hoping to find a home for herself, Elizabeth allows handsome cowboy Nick Sanders to escort her from Boston to her friend’s Montana ranch.

In Montana, Elizabeth meets attractive Caleb Livingston, a wealthy banker who strongly resembles her beloved fiancé, and believes she has a second chance at love. Yet, she has to fight a growing attraction to Nick. In braving the dangers and hardships of the West, Elizabeth discovers unexpected strengths within herself--strengths tested when an influenza epidemic ravages the town. As a child’s life hangs in the balance, Elizabeth must choose between the man who has everything, and the one with nothing but his heart to offer.

"A wonderful story. If you loved Little House on the Prairie and the Wagons West series, as well as early Linda Lael Miller and Susan Wiggs, you'll enjoy Wild Montana Sky and, I'm sure, its sequel, Starry Montana Sky." Colleen Gleason

"What a wonderful romantic tale. I'm already in love with Montana and wild west stories. Wild Montana Sky by Debra Holland fed my passion. I'll be reading more of Debra Holland. Can't wait to read the rest of her Montana Sky Series. Five Stars." Erin

A Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Winner.

Wild Montana Sky is a "Sweet" Romance set in 1893 Montana.

"Stunningly crafted, Golden Heart winner Debra Holland captures the reader's imagination and heart in Wild Montana Sky. Although deemed a sweet Western, Holland expertly builds emotional tension and passion." Louisa Bacio, Night Owl Reviews

"I absolutely loved this story. It was beautifully written. While reading this novel I felt like I was actually there experiencing the beauty of wild Montana. The characters were refreshing and each of them was truly unique. I felt connected to these characters in a way that is rare in a novel. The love story completely captivated me and I found myself routing for their love until the very end." Juliette Brandt, Paperbacks and Frosting Book Reviews

"I'm not usually into western romance books but I must say I really enjoyed this one. It is very well written and I loved the characters." Geeky Girl Reviews

Overview:

With the tragic death of her fiancé, Elizabeth Hamilton believed she’d never love again. The comfortable life she’s settled into with her brother in Boston, is upset when he abruptly marries. Displaced by her spiteful new sister-in-law, and hoping to find a home for herself, Elizabeth allows handsome cowboy Nick Sanders to escort her from Boston to her friend’s Montana ranch.

In Montana, Elizabeth meets attractive Caleb Livingston, a wealthy banker who strongly resembles her beloved fiancé, and believes she has a second chance at love. Yet, she has to fight a growing attraction to Nick. In braving the dangers and hardships of the West, Elizabeth discovers unexpected strengths within herself--strengths tested when an influenza epidemic ravages the town. As a child’s life hangs in the balance, Elizabeth must choose between the man who has everything, and the one with nothing but his heart to offer.

"A wonderful story. If you loved Little House on the Prairie and the Wagons West series, as well as early Linda Lael Miller and Susan Wiggs, you'll enjoy Wild Montana Sky and, I'm sure, its sequel, Starry Montana Sky." Colleen Gleason

"What a wonderful romantic tale. I'm already in love with Montana and wild west stories. Wild Montana Sky by Debra Holland fed my passion. I'll be reading more of Debra Holland. Can't wait to read the rest of her Montana Sky Series. Five Stars." Erin

James is a treasure hunter intent on collecting a deadly, priceless statue. Then he meets Adelaide, a stubbornly beautiful and mysterious woman who knows more about the statue than she admits. Suddenly, James is tempted to give up everything for the one treasure he can’t seem to own … Adelaide.

This novella is about 16,000 words and intended for adults only.

Prior books in The Wild Series are: Wild Heart, Wild Desire

Praise for Wild Heart:

"A first-class debut. Lori Brighton is a bright new voice to watch closely." -- N.Y. Times Best Selling author Hannah Howell

Wild Passion was first published in the Kiss Me, Kill Me Anthology.

James is a treasure hunter intent on collecting a deadly, priceless statue. Then he meets Adelaide, a stubbornly beautiful and mysterious woman who knows more about the statue than she admits. Suddenly, James is tempted to give up everything for the one treasure he can’t seem to own … Adelaide.

This novella is about 16,000 words and intended for adults only.

Prior books in The Wild Series are: Wild Heart, Wild Desire

Praise for Wild Heart:

"A first-class debut. Lori Brighton is a bright new voice to watch closely." -- N.Y. Times Best Selling author Hannah Howell

Wild Passion was first published in the Kiss Me, Kill Me Anthology.

Kenneth Grahame¹s beloved classic, brought many times to the silver screen, finds its first adaptation into sumptuous comic art. His highly colorful characters, inimitable looniness and love of nature which emanates from every page have appealed to countless generations of readers, old and young.

If you ever feel like falling into a beautiful comic-book story--in the same way one falls back into a warm field of grass--reach for Michel Plessix's lush adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows. The artwork is an aquarelle, with thin, precise, detailed lines. It's no wonder he received numerous awards for his previous effort, Julien Boisvert, a contemporary take on the Tintin character type. In Wind in the Willows, Plessix breathes life into Mole, Rat, and Toad (of Toad Hall) as they picnic on the riverbank, indulge in Toad's latest fad, and get lost in Wild Wood. The pacing is masterful: each panel lingers just long enough to make you appreciate the simple pleasures of life.

This review refers to ISBN 1561631965.

Betrayed by a lover, her career in ruins, Fizz Beaumont devotes all her energy to restoring Broomhill Bay pier, using the old theatre as the home for the radio station that is her life.

The arrival of tycoon Luke Devlin, who has taken over her major sponsor, threatens not just her radio station but -- as he offers her a lesson in passion which promises to set the skies ablaze -- everything she holds dear.

Betrayed by a lover, her career in ruins, Fizz Beaumont devotes all her energy to restoring Broomhill Bay pier, using the old theatre as the home for the radio station that is her life.

The arrival of tycoon Luke Devlin, who has taken over her major sponsor, threatens not just her radio station but -- as he offers her a lesson in passion which promises to set the skies ablaze -- everything she holds dear.

Betrayed by a lover, her career in ruins, Fizz Beaumont devotes all her energy to restoring Broomhill Bay pier, using the old theatre as the home for the radio station that is her life.

The arrival of tycoon Luke Devlin, who has taken over her major sponsor, threatens not just her radio station but -- as he offers her a lesson in passion which promises to set the skies ablaze -- everything she holds dear.

A former priest and now a practicing lawyer in Chicago, David J.Walker obviously knows a thing or two about how people behave. That knowledge enlivened his books about a private eye called Mal Foley (Applaud the Hollow Ghost), and now adds pleasure and promise to the start of a new series. Kirsten and Dugan are a married couple who met at the police academy; she`s now alaw-school dropout working as a private investigator, while he`s taken over his father`s lucrative but depressing personal-injury law practice. "She knew Dugan enjoyed his self-crafted image as a slightly tarnished, run-of-the-mill lawyer who exhausted his store of courage by sparring with insurance adjusters on the telephone. A comfortable image, and maybe he was tempted to believe in it. But the fact was that Dugan never backed off from any real challenge."That admiration is mutual, so Dugan lets himself be dragged along by Kirsten on a case involving a sleazy lawyer about to be disbarred, a mobbed-up adult bookstore called Cousin Freddy`s, and a missing exotic dancer known as Rita Ranchero. Both lead characters have distinct and well-developed personalities that mesh and occasionally clash, just like real couples we all know. If Walker can avoid a certain tendency toward coyness, this could be the beginning of a long and interesting relationship. --Dick Adler

A former priest and now a practicing lawyer in Chicago, David J. Walker obviously knows a thing or two about how people behave. That knowledge enlivened his books about a private eye called Mal Foley (Applaud the Hollow Ghost), and now adds pleasure and promise to the start of a new series. Kirsten and Dugan are a married couple who met at the police academy; she's now a law-school dropout working as a private investigator, while he's taken over his father's lucrative but depressing personal-injury law practice. "She knew Dugan enjoyed his self-crafted image as a slightly tarnished, run-of-the-mill lawyer who exhausted his store of courage by sparring with insurance adjusters on the telephone. A comfortable image, and maybe he was tempted to believe in it. But the fact was that Dugan never backed off from any real challenge."

That admiration is mutual, so Dugan lets himself be dragged along by Kirsten on a case involving a sleazy lawyer about to be disbarred, a mobbed-up adult bookstore called Cousin Freddy's, and a missing exotic dancer known as Rita Ranchero. Both lead characters have distinct and well-developed personalities that mesh and occasionally clash, just like real couples we all know. If Walker can avoid a certain tendency toward coyness, this could be the beginning of a long and interesting relationship. --Dick Adler

In this, the first book in the highly acclaimed and long-running "Wild Onion, Ltd." series, private eye Kirsten's client is an ethically challenged lawyer who's about to be disbarred, or have his "ticket" taken away. Kirsten enlists the reluctant help of her husband Dugan, also a lawyer, and the two of them head for a sleazy adult bookstore to interview a witness who can exonerate Kirsten's client. When they get there they find the witness, but she's dead in her chair, her neck broken. Turns out the client wasn't totally open with Kirsten, and the case is a whole lot more complicated, and dangerous, than it seemed.

A former priest and now a practicing lawyer in Chicago, David J. Walker obviously knows a thing or two about how people behave. That knowledge enlivened his books about a private eye called Mal Foley (Applaud the Hollow Ghost), and now adds pleasure and promise to the start of a new series. Kirsten and Dugan are a married couple who met at the police academy; she's now a law-school dropout working as a private investigator, while he's taken over his father's lucrative but depressing personal-injury law practice. "She knew Dugan enjoyed his self-crafted image as a slightly tarnished, run-of-the-mill lawyer who exhausted his store of courage by sparring with insurance adjusters on the telephone. A comfortable image, and maybe he was tempted to believe in it. But the fact was that Dugan never backed off from any real challenge."

That admiration is mutual, so Dugan lets himself be dragged along by Kirsten on a case involving a sleazy lawyer about to be disbarred, a mobbed-up adult bookstore called Cousin Freddy's, and a missing exotic dancer known as Rita Ranchero. Both lead characters have distinct and well-developed personalities that mesh and occasionally clash, just like real couples we all know. If Walker can avoid a certain tendency toward coyness, this could be the beginning of a long and interesting relationship. --Dick Adler

In this, the first book in the highly acclaimed and long-running "Wild Onion, Ltd." series, private eye Kirsten's client is an ethically challenged lawyer who's about to be disbarred, or have his "ticket" taken away. Kirsten enlists the reluctant help of her husband Dugan, also a lawyer, and the two of them head for a sleazy adult bookstore to interview a witness who can exonerate Kirsten's client. When they get there they find the witness, but she's dead in her chair, her neck broken. Turns out the client wasn't totally open with Kirsten, and the case is a whole lot more complicated, and dangerous, than it seemed.