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I See You So Close
M Dressler
The dead and their secrets refuse to stay buried in this thrilling sequel to M. Dressler's award-winning The Last to See Me, for fans of Lauren Oliver and Kazuo Ishiguro Emma Rose Finnis has never made peace with her death . . . or with her ghostly afterlife. Finally free from the mansion she haunted for more than a hundred years, she takes on a new, daring form, one that allows her to pass for living among the citizens of the remote Sierra Nevada town of White Bar. But the town is hiding its own deadly truth, buried in its Gold Rush past. As the sleepy town's secrets come to life, they inevitably bring Emma Rose's past back to haunt her. In this second book in M Dressler's Last Ghost Series, Emma Rose must unlock the secrets of the living, the dead, and even of time itself, if she hopes to be more than an endless fugitive and outlast the ghost hunter who relentlessly stalks her.
So Distant Yet So Close To Say Goodbye
Arch DeNight
First love never ends happily for first love never ends. Dee did not believe that saying. Never had. However, when someone from the past accidentally found a way back into her sight, would she be able to leave the idea untouched?Dee had never liked family gathering. But, when her parents requested her to attend one, she just didn't have the heart to turn them down. It was just one ordinary occasion, wasn't it? No, it wasn't. Right when she thought of leaving, a familiar face appeared in front of here. A very stunning familiar face, almost like a vision. The familiar face of her first love. Would Dee be able to handle the overflowing emotions she had for the person?
Don't Stand So Close
Eric Red
When handsome 17-year-old Matt Poe moves to a rural town in Iowa, he is the new kid in school. An outsider who can’t fit in, his only friend is his beautiful and sympathetic teacher, Linda Hayden. The older woman is the first to take an interest in him, helping him adjust to the community and keep his grades up. Matt can’t help falling hard for Linda and what begins with a kiss becomes a torrid, secret affair. But his teacher is a lot more than he bargained for and the kid’s wildest dream becomes his worst nightmare. The only people who can save Matt are his two classmates, Grace McCormack and Rusty Shaw. But the three of them are in way over their heads against an evil adult trying to make sure they stay after class permanently."Titillating and original." --Joel Schumacher, director of The Lost Boys and Falling Down"Eric Red brings his considerable talent as a screenwriter to bear on this powerful tale of sexual adventure and teenage turmoil. Erotic and suspenseful, breathlessly narrated, incisively characterised, Don't Stand So Close had me in its grip until I finished it at a single sitting." --Ramsey Campbell, author of The Grin in the Dark"Being 'Hot For Teacher' has never been more disturbing." --Nancy A. Collins, author of Sunglasses After Dark"Don't Stand So Close is a riveting coming-of-age thriller. Heartbreaking, nail-biting, compelling and deeply insightful. Highly recommended for any teen who stands with one foot in the shadows." --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Dust & Decay
Don't Stand So Close to Me
Eric Walters
Children's / Fiction
Thirteen-year-old Quinn and her friends can't believe their luck when spring break is extended an extra two weeks—even if it's because of some virus. But when the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic becomes apparent, everyone, not just the students, has to learn to adjust to their new reality. Quinn's father is an ER doctor and has to self-isolate to protect his family from the virus. Isaac's mother is the chief of police and now has to enforce new physical-distancing bylaws. Reese can't visit her grandmother in her care home anymore. And their entire school has moved to online classes. Sacrifices have to be made to keep everyone safe, but there's more to life than rules and scary new reports. In an effort to find some good in all this uncertainty, Quinn comes up with an idea that she hopes will bring the entire community together.
So Close
Serena Bell
The inn is her life. He needs to tear it down. Auburn Campbell loves Beachcrest Inn. Working there saved her sanity as a teenager and got her back on her feet after a controlling relationship. So when Trey Xavier shows up, threatening to demolish Beachcrest, she's ready to fight. Nothing riles her up like a hot guy in an expensive suit on a power trip—in the worst and best ways. Trey screwed up. And now he needs this land deal or he'll lose his business. He built his company from scratch so he could take care of his family the way his dad never did. But it would be a lot easier for Trey to stand his ground if Auburn didn't tempt him so badly. He hasn't wanted anyone like this in a long time. Maybe ever. After a few days of summer sun, Auburn and Trey are both losing their heads—and maybe their hearts, too. Except they're both out of practice at losing. Only one thing's certain: The Fourth of July in Tierney Bay will have...
So Close
Sylvia Day
Romance / Fantasy / Historical Fiction
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crossfire® saga comes the beginning of a twisty tale of obsession and rage, as a trinity of women protect what they covet at any cost. You can't believe all of them, but can you trust any of them? Widower Kane Black is still ruinously married to his late wife, Lily. Grief has hollowed him... until he sees a woman with his wife's inimitable beauty on the streets of Manhattan. He whisks her up to his towering penthouse, protectively under guard, nestling her in dark opulence where Lily's memory is a possessive beguiling force. Aliyah, Kane's mother, deals in science. There are too many questions, too few answers, and too much at stake. "Lily" has dangerous control over Kane and there can be only one queen on the throne. Amy, Kane's sister-in-law, has been bloodied by deceit and betrayal, and she's devolving into murderous rage. She's paid too high a price and now intends...
So Close and No Closer
Penny Jordan
Romance / Contemporary / Fiction
Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book! Once bitten...Rue didn't need a man in her life. She didn't want one, either. The past had taught her only too well the chaos that love could bring. She was happy enough, building her small dried-flower business and learning to enjoy life on her own. Neil Saxton, however, seemed determined to break down all her defences. Neil made it clear that he wouldn't take no for an answer when he offered to buy her land.But somehow, Rue got the distinct feeling that it was more than her property he was after...Originally published in 1989
So Close the Hand of Death
J. T. Ellison
It's a hideous echo of a violent past. Across America, murders are being committed with all the twisted hallmarks of the Boston Strangler, the Zodiac Killer and Son of Sam. The media frenzy explodes and Nashville homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson knows instantly that The Pretender is back...and he's got helpers.As The Pretender's disciples perpetrate their sick homages—stretching police and the FBI dangerously thin—Taylor tries desperately to prepare for their inevitable showdown. And she must do it alone. To be close to her is to be in mortal danger, and she won't risk losing anyone she loves. But the isolation, the self-doubt and the rising body count are taking their toll—she's beside herself and ready to snap.The brilliant psychopath who both adores and despises her is drawing close. Close enough to touch....
So Close to Heaven
Barbara Crossette
For more than a thousand years Tibet, Sikkim, Ladakh, and Bhutan were the santuaries of Tantric Buddhism. But in the last half of this century, geopolitics has scoured the landscape of the Himalayas, and only the reclusive kingdom of Bhutan remains true to Tantric Buddhism. As she travels through Bhutan and its neighbots, Crossette introduces readers to a world that has emerged from the middle ages only to find itself peering into the abyss of modernity.From the Trade Paperback edition.






