Joyce is eighteen, a freshman at a fashionable school for girls; suddenly all that matters to her is a woman twice her age. This beautifully written pulp novel first appeared in 1957 and is widely considered a milestone for its openly lesbian, feminist content. Includes an introduction by Barbara Grier, co-founder of the legendary lesbian publisher Naiad Press.

The ink runs out of the writers’ pen, but the words keep fl owing without an end . . . Enjoy! An admirer Through her beautiful poetry, experience her nurturing spirit, her joyful soul, her dancing style. Read with me her easy fl owing words of poetry. You’ll see and feel her in motion, poem after poem. She has arrived! An admirer Mrs. Simmonds, a true gem of the isles. Her life’s journey, as reflected in her poetry is to be used as a vessel of love, hope and joy to those who let her in. Embrace her “Words on Wings” as she reveals yet another layer of her inner beauty. Thank you for continuously planting and nurturing seeds in my life. Write on. Cindy Peters, one of your many daughters

Lydia’s job at the library is her world—she never expected to be a suspect to a murder. And now she must rely on the one man she’s not sure she can trust. Just months after the closure of the Chicago World’s Fair, librarian Lydia Bancroft finds herself fascinated by a mysterious dark-haired and dark-eyed patron. He has never given her his name; he actually never speaks to a single person. All she knows about him is that he loves books as much as she does. Only when he rescues her in the lobby of the Hartman Hotel does she discover that his name is Sebastian Marks. She also discovers that he lives at the top of the prestigious hotel and that most everyone in Chicago is intrigued by him. Lydia and Sebastian form a fragile friendship, but when she discovers that Mr. Marks isn’t merely a very wealthy gentleman, but also the proprietor of an infamous saloon and gambling club, she is shocked. Lydia insists on visiting the club one fateful night and suddenly is a suspect to a murder. She must determine who she can trust, who is innocent, and if Sebastian Marks—the man so many people fear—is actually everything her heart believes him to be. “Shelley Gray writes a well-paced story full of historical detail that will invite you into the romance, the glamour . . . and the mystery surrounding the Chicago World’s Fair.” —Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author of Rosemary Cottage and the Hope Beach series The Chicago World Fair Mystery series Book 1—Secrets of Sloane House Book 2—Deception on Sable Hill Book 3—Whispers in the Reading Room Book length: 86,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

"Whispers in the Shadows" is a chilling novel exploring the darkness within the human psyche. The protagonist witnesses eerie occurrences in the house next door after the tragic loss of their neighbours' son. As the sense of fear and uncertainty intensifies, something sinister is at play. The climax is shocking, leaving the protagonist questioning his beliefs. The author's skill at building tension and creating an atmosphere of fear is evident throughout. The novel delves into loss and grief, portraying the lengths people will go to cope with the loss of a loved one. It is a testament to the author's talent for storytelling and will leave readers questioning their understanding of the world around them. It is a haunting and unforgettable tale that will chill readers to the bone.

In a mesmerizing journey into mental illness, the author of Intoxication and Fire in the Brain captures the suspicion, terror, and rage that possess the minds of paranoids. "Horrifying and utterly fascinating . . . a hard book to put down".--Bettyann Kline, Los Angeles Times.

Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind Series After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land. Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her. Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?

Whispers of Nefera In the heart of ancient Egypt, Princess Nefera faced a fate worse than death, condemned by the twisted machinations of the ruthless priest, Imhotep Akenra. Spurned by her refusal to marry him, Akenra's thirst for power led him to frame Nefera for a treasonous conspiracy against her father, the Pharaoh. As she was sacrificed, her soul was ensnared in a cursed tapestry, hidden away for millennia. But as the fabric of the curse began to fray with the passage of time, a chance for redemption emerged. Enter Adam Hart, a modern-day adventurer who discovers the ancient tapestry and unwittingly frees Nefera. Bound together, they must navigate the treacherous realms of the afterlife, seeking to prove her innocence and attain eternal peace, or risk being condemned to endless suffering. Their quest teems with danger, ancient magic, and a romance that defies the bounds of time and death itself.