Showing results for "Driven" in Literature & Fiction

Em um mundo cheio de mulheres que fazem qualquer coisa em nome do desejo, Rylee sempre foi exceção à regra. Assim, ela apareceu como um desafio na vida do belo Colton Donavan, um piloto profissional acostumado a conseguir exatamente o que deseja. Colton é um bad boy impulsivo, sempre testando limites, uma bomba prestes a explodir. Rylee havia construído um mundo seguro, com disciplina e cuidado, longe de homens como ele.

It's been seven months since Chris Gordon met Tanya Demidova, and a lot has changed. He's stronger and faster and has the senses of a vampire and the appetite of a werewolf. But even as he settles into his new position with the Special Situations Squad and his relationship with Tanya, new threats appear. From south of the border, north of the city, inside the NYPD, and the federal government. But the hardest fight Chris will face is with himself.

In this book of essays, over forty successful writers in varied fields―poetry, science, the performing and visual arts, psychoanalysis, journalism, literature, and more―explore what drives them to write, and to work at their craft. In contributions arranged under three headings―"Models and Mentors," "Urges and Traumas," and "Evidence and Experiences"―each writer explores their personal understanding of writing as a psychological necessity. In varying ways, these candid, often emotional essays reveal a range of intimate, mysterious, and unpredictable purposes and motivations.

When desire gets this hot, you’d better buckle up… Mary Daniels doesn’t let anything get in the way of her job acquiring rare artifacts for her wealthy boss. But this particular obstacle—huge, hard-muscled, unashamedly masculine—is impossible to ignore. Stuck in a cramped car with...

The bayou is burning, the battle is just beginning - and Luce Boudreau is smack in the middle of no-man's land.... Life as a cop in Canton Town, Mississippi, is never dull - particularly when hiding deep within you is a demon bent on the apocalypse. Luce is doing her best to pretend her two worlds aren't crashing into each other, but what should be a routine arson investigation takes a shocking turn when Luce discovers a link between the suspects and her own dark secrets. There's no turning back, even though her search for the truth threatens to burn her old life down around her.

Welcome to A Court of Cortisol and Chaos! The podcast where we spiral over fictional characters, ignore real life responsibilities, and discuss things that finally made it out of the group chat! We’re four fantasy-obsessed besties exploring SJM worlds and beyond through plot breakdowns, character deep dives, and fan theories. Spoilers and adult language ahead. Thanks for spiraling with us—now get back to your TBR!

As A Driven Leaf is a novel in which fictional and historical characters comfortably coexist. It is a gripping tale of the renegade Talmudic sage, Elisha ben Abuyah, caught in a personal struggle between his own faith and the compelling culture of Rome, circa 70 CE.

This is the story of two high-school pals from the Midwest for whom a personal tragedy sets in motion a journey of inquiry that spans a lifetime of cruel and glorious twists, and culminates in an astonishing discovery. Ian wants answers his faith can't provide, so he abandons traditional religion and its magic, mysticism, and supernaturalism, turning instead to a worldview of pure science and reason.

This podcast is about domestic violence along with stories of real-life situations in hopes of helping others who have been or are going through something similar. it is not recommended for anyone under 12 due to the triggering reminders of certain actions from the abuser.

Stellt euch vor, ihr seid mit eurem hart erarbeiteten Maserati unterwegs. Es ist spät in der Nacht und ihr wollt nur noch nach Hause. Das Telefon klingelt. Ihr nehmt den Anruf entgegen, obwohl ihr eigentlich keine Lust habt. Die Stimme am anderen Ende der Leitung klingt über die Freisprechanlage angenehm und kultiviert. Möglicherweise ein lukrativer Geschäftskontakt? Allerdings möchte sie etwas von euch, das ihr auf keinen Fall tun wollt. Ihr macht so etwas nicht mehr. Ihr habt damit abgeschlossen, die ganze Sache tief in eurem Hirn und der Vergangenheit begraben.

Frustrated with life in the tenements generally and the negative influences on his children specifically, a father decides to move his family to the country, where they live off the land and breathe fresh air. - Summary by David Gore

IN WHICH THE SUN HATCHES IN HOLY MATRIMONY OF THE ENDAND A GRIFTER WAKES UP IN A VEGAS CASINO

An escaped prisoner eludes police in the thick forests and remote fishing cabins of the Adirondack Mountains. Using his backwoods skills, he stays one step ahead of his pursuers, mocking them as he slips away. To some, Ronnie Gatrell is a folk hero, bravely resisting government authority. To others, he's a harmless prankster. Everyone in Trout Run, New York, seems to enjoy watching him play the police for fools. Except Police Chief Frank Bennett. He knows Ronnie is dangerous and unstable, and he's determined to bring him to justice. Then the game of hide-and-seek turns deadly.

A tough-love school for troubled teens opens its doors in Trout Run, New York. What could go wrong? The locals are thrilled. The North Country Academy promises more jobs and more money flowing into town. But all Police Chief Frank Bennett sees is a throng of juvenile delinquents unpacking on his turf. Then Frank's worst fears are confirmed. An Academy teacher leading a wilderness expedition is mauled to death by a bear. Evidence points to sabotage.

In a small Adirondack Mountain town, secrets are closely guarded. And outsiders with crazy ideas are not welcome. So Police Chief Frank Bennett has his hands full when a group of environmental activists shows up in Trout Run, New York, trying to close down Raging Rapids, a popular tourist attraction. Frank thinks they're all noise. Until their leader turns up with a bullet in his heart. Now Frank must figure out why this group targeted Trout Run. And how they're connected to a feral family who lives off the grid.

A heartwarming novel about the surprise of second chances in the autumn of your life. Gor is keeping busy. He has a magic show to rehearse, his new assistant to get in line and a dacha in dire need of weeding. But he keeps being distracted by a tapping on his window – four floors up. Is old...

Join small-town Police Chief Frank Bennett as he investigates three puzzling crimes in idyllic Trout Run, New York.

Eagle Nine: Locked is an award winning narrative science fiction podcast. A bomb-squad specialist named Fuse wakes in darkness, strapped to a chair. What comes next is revealed only by the blaze of explosions. Listen as Fuse attempts to escape and discovers just how dangerous the world has become. As he faces more questions than answers, will he be able to save us all? Artificial Intelligence is at the forefront of our current technological revolution. Between ChatBots, Deepfakes, and Ai art, human ingenuity is becoming harder to spot, or is it? Eagle Nine: Locked was created and written by J....

Pour se protéger de déboires passés, Rylee Thomas est toujours dans le contrôle d'elle-même jusqu'au jour où elle rencontre le seul homme qui, justement, pourrait lui donner envie de lâcher prise... Colton Donavan, un boy superbe, arrogant et ténébreux, habitué à obtenir tout ce qu'il désire. Une histoire d'amour torride entre une femme qui cherche à se reconstruire et un pilote de course intrépide, constamment sur le fil du rasoir, qui repousse toujours plus loin ses propres limites comme celles des autres