Bøger af Amy Lane

Bonfires: Book OneTen years ago Sheriff's Deputy Aaron George lost his wife and moved to Colton, hoping growing up in a small town would be better for his children. He's gotten to know his community, including Mr. Larkin, the bouncy, funny science teacher. But when Larx is dragged unwillingly into administration, he stops coaching the track team and starts running alone. Aaron-who thought life began and ended with his kids-is distracted by a glistening chest and a principal running on a dangerous road.Larx has been living for his kids too-and for his students at Colton High. He's not ready to be charmed by Aaron, but when they start running together, he comes to appreciate the deputy's steadiness, humor, and complete understanding of Larx's priorities. Children first, job second, his own interests a sad last.It only takes one kiss for two men approaching fifty to start acting like teenagers in love, even amid all the responsibilities they shoulder. Then an act of violence puts their burgeoning relationship on hold. The adult responsibilities they've embraced are now instrumental in keeping their town from exploding. When things come to a head, they realize their newly forged family might be what keeps the world from spinning out of control.

a Winter Ball novelMason Hayes's love life has a long history of losers who don't see that Mason's heart is as deep and tender as his mouth is awkward. He wants kindness, he wants love-and he wants someone who thinks sex is as fantastic as he does. When Terry Jefferson first asks him out, Mason thinks it's a fluke: Mason is too old, too boring, and too blurty to interest someone as young and hot as his friend's soccer teammate.The truth is much more painful: Mason and Terry are perfectly compatible, and they totally get each other. But Terry is still living with his toxic, suffocating parent and Mason doesn't want to be a sugar daddy. Watching Terry struggle to find himself is a long lesson in patience, but Mason needs to trust that the end result will be worth it, because finally, he's found a man worth sharing his heart with.

The ManniesGrowing up and falling in love...Sometimes family is a blessing and a curse. When Tino Robbins is roped into helping his sister deliver her premade Italian dinners when he should be studying for finals, he's pretty sure it's the latter! But one delivery might change everything.Channing Lowell's charmed life changes when his sister dies and leaves him her seven-year-old son. He's committed to doing what's best for Sammy but he's going to need a lot of help. When Tino lands on his porch, Channing is determined to recruit him to Team Sammy.Tino plans to make his education count-even if that means avoiding a relationship-but as he falls harder and harder for his boss, he starts to wonder: Does he have to leave his newly forged family behind in order to live his promising tomorrow?

A Candy Man BookIn the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover out of fear-and he hasn't been able to live with himself since. Now he's out of the Army but still trapped in the closet that brought on his most cowardly moment, and he starts to think he'll never be able to fight his way free.Until he sees Cy McVeigh. Beautiful and uninhibited, Cy is dancing on the boardwalk at Old Sac for no other reason than the moment called for it. Robbie not only joins in the dance but is smitten from the very beginning.However, Robbie still has old business to clear up, and when he helps out a kid in need and comes face-to-face with the man he betrayed, he's forced to come clean with himself. He can't redeem his mistake if he's still locked into his old patterns, and he won't ever be worthy of Cy if he can't earn Adam's forgiveness. He's going to need all the help he can get from the people at Candy Heaven in order to make things right with his past so he can have a future with Cy.

The perfect gift for those who love to bake Do you devour the classic Victoria sandwich? Fancy making your own scones for a cream tea? Or want to customise the classic cupcake? The Baking Pocket Bible is the perfect kitchen companion to great baking. Whether you dabble in cake baking or are a seasoned home baker, this beautiful hardback gift book will be your go-to friend in the kitchen and helpful guide when out shopping for ingredients. Packed full of history on the origin of baking treats and traditions, The Baking Pocket Bible also contains a wealth of great recipes for experienced bakers and practical know-how for those new to baking including; tips on the perfect sponge, measuring guidelines and sage advice for troublesome times in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for ideas for allergy friendly baking or for baking with children, or simply want to know what the difference is between baking powder and baking soda or how to make your own bread, The Baking Pocket Bible is full of essential baking advice for all. Inside, discover the delights of bread, biscuits and colourful Battenburg to the classic cupcake (and its comeback) through to crumpets and those all important celebration cakes for birthdays, Christmas and weddings. Brush up on your choux, filo and shortcrust pastry recipes and get your piping bag at the ready with tips on creating delectable decorations for classic and contemporary baked goods. Find out how to make the best butter icing, discover the art of sugar craft and those all important finishing touches with cherries on top. Learn about the famous cooks that brought baking to our homes, from Delia Smith and Mary Berry to the famous cake art of Jane Asher and the contemporary twist of Nigella Lawson, plus if you think your baking is top notch The Baking Pocket Bible will give you insights into turning your baking talents into a business. Home baking has never tasted so good, so measure out your ingredients and treat someone to the joy of baking with this beautiful guide. "e;There's always room for cake"e; Jane Asher "e;There's so much personal pleasure and wholesomeness about a kitchen filled with the aroma of baking"e; Delia "e;There is no love sincerer than the love of food"e; George Bernard Shaw "e;It's no surprise: cosy, home cooking is my kind of food"e; Nigella

Depuis leur premier jour d'universite, Quent Jackson avait marche dans les traces de Jason Spade, de leur cabinet d'investissement aux soirees poker. Huit ans plus tard, quand Jace comprend enfin que Quent est l'homme de sa vie, il ne voit pas pourquoi il changerait sa facon de faire.Mais autant Jace est intimement persuad que le poker est une mtaphore de la vie, autant personne n'a jamais donn ce manuel-l Quentin. Aprs leur premire nuit, dbordante de passion, le vrai jeu a commenc. L'amour et la confiance que Jace, qui est rest seul trop longtemps, ne sait plus accorder. Il ne sait parler que deux langues : le poker et le sexe. Entre les deux, il doit absolument trouver un moyen de se convaincre de prendre le risque d'aimer de nouveau. Et de laisser Quentin l'aimer son tour. C'est une chance qu'ils soient dous pour interprter les cartes, parce qu'ils jouent une partie importante et leur relation est un enjeu suffisamment lev pour prendre tous ces risques.

A Green's Hill CollectionCompanion to the Little Goddess Series Welcome to Green's Hill, a small, secret collective of the fey, furry, and undead, existing unnoticed in the California foothills for over a hundred and fifty years. Whether your passion is exotic were-animals, angels, elves, or vampires, you can find them here-although things are changing on the hill. Bound by love and honor, Cory, Green, and Adrian work to give their followers a home-but they have no idea that the effects of their true love will spread like ripples in a pond. Be prepared for the unexpected, and ready for enchantment-you never know who will be awakened to the romantic possibilities of a vampire, a sorceress, or a pansexual elf who finds power in the force of love. This anthology includes: Litha's Constant Whim It is on Litha that Whim meets Charlie, and their vows to return next Litha and finish what they started launch a thirteen-year tradition of celebration. First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, June 2010. I Love You, Asshole! It's a good thing vampires live forever, because it might take Marcus that long to convince Phillip that gender lines are for the living. First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, May 2011. Guarding the Vampire's Ghost An accident of divine politics has put Adrian, a twice-dead vampire, in heaven and under the care of angels Shepherd and Jefischa. First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, October 2010.

2nd EditionLittle Goddess: Book TwoVol. 2 Green and Bracken's beloved survived their enemy's worst-with help from unexpected vampiric help.But survival is a long way from recovery, and even further from safety. Green's people want badly to return to the Sierra Foothills, but they're not going with their tails between their legs. Before they go home, they have to make sure they're free from attack-and that they administer a healthy dose of revenge as well. As Cory negotiates a fragile peace between her new and unexpected lovers, Green negotiates the unexpected power that comes from being a beloved leader of the paranormal population. Together, they might heal their own wounds and lead their people to an unprecedented place at the top of the supernatural food chain-a place that will allow them to return home a better, stronger whole. First Edition published as Wounded: The Second Novel of the Little Goddess by iUniverse, 2006

Little Goddess: Book One Working graveyards in a gas station seems a small price for Cory to pay to get her degree and get the hell out of her tiny town. She's terrified of disappearing into the aimless masses of the lost and the young who haunt her neck of the woods. Until the night she actually stops looking at her books and looks up. What awaits her is a world she has only read about-one filled with fantastical creatures that she's sure she could never be. And then Adrian walks in, bearing a wealth of pain, an agonizing secret, and a hundred and fifty years with a lover he's afraid she won't understand. In one breathless kiss, her entire understanding of her own worth and destiny is turned completely upside down. When her newfound world explodes into violence and Adrian's lover-and prince-walks into the picture, she's forced to explore feelings and abilities she's never dreamed of. The first thing she discovers is that love doesn't fit into nice neat little boxes. The second thing is that risking your life is nothing compared to facing who you really are-and who you'll kill to protect.

Bitter Moon Saga: Book One Torrant Shadow and Yarrow "Yarri" Moon grew up sheltered in Moon Hold, a place where Torrant's goddess gifts were meant to be celebrated, and love of any form was a thing of beauty. Unfortunately, in Clough, within a stone's throw of Consort Rath, having beliefs of that sort will get your family killed. Grief-stricken, Torrant and Yarri are suddenly alone against the elements and a world that would rather see them dead than see them safe. Torrant's goddess gift, which had previously been used for truth and healing, must be honed for violence and protection if either of them are to survive. When Torrant, Yarri, and their new friend Aldam reach safety, will Torrant be able to put this part of him aside? Or will Triane's Son grow to fight the forces that forged him?