A novel about a former soldier in Big Sky Country whose life is spiraling out of control, from the acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts, who is "among the most arresting and fascinating [writers] of his generation" (San Francisco Chronicle). In McGuane's first novel set in his famed American West, Patrick Fitzpatrick is a former soldier, a fourth-generation cowboy, and a whiskey addict. His grandfather wants to run away to act in movies, his sister wants to burn the house down, and his new stallion is bent on killing him: all of them urgently require attention. But increasingly Patrick himself is spiraling out of control, into that region of romantic misadventure and vanishing possibilities that is Thomas McGuane's Montana. Nowhere has McGuane mapped that territory more precisely—or with such tenderhearted lunacy—than in Nobody's Angel, a novel that places him in a genre of his own.

QUENTIN TARANTINO on NOBODY'S ANGEL: “My favorite fiction novel this year was written by a taxi driver who used to hand it out to his passengers. It’s a terrific story and character study of a cabbie in Chicago during a time when a serial killer is robbing and murdering cabbies. Kudos to Hard Case Crime for publishing Mr. Clark’s book.” TWO KILLERS STALK THE STREETS OF CHICAGO—CAN ONE TAXI DRIVER CORNER THEM BOTH? Eddie Miles is one of a dying breed: a Windy City hack who knows every street and back alley of his beloved city and takes its recent descent into violence personally. But what can one driver do about a killer targeting streetwalkers or another terrorizing cabbies? Precious little—until the night he witnesses one of them in action...

In Carolina Colony, the community admired Susannah Redmon, plain eldest daughter of the preacher. Her herbal healing skills made her an angel of mercy, her determination held together the family's farm, and her strong will always got her what she wanted--even the buying of a man. But no suitor had ever courted her... Ian Connelly, Marquis of Derne, had been betrayed, branded a criminal, and beaten. Still defiant, he had been indentured and transported to the Colonies, where a bossy, primly proper woman had bought him! But he alone saw the strength of her character, the gold in her tawny hair, and, in her eyes, the fire of her long-hidden desire... Now Susannah "owned" this magnificently handsome rogue, but it was his passion that could free her imprisoned, lonely heart. From the frontier South to society London or even to hell itself, with her body she would worship him and with her soul she would love him, for she was...Nobody's Angel.

Langland argues that the middle-class wife had a more complex and important function than has previously been recognized: she mastered skills that enabled her to support a rigid class system while unknowingly setting the stage for a feminist revolution.

Forgetting was easy. It was remembering that was hell. A true account of occult bondage, abuse and redemption. A story that must be heard, from one who survived to tell.

Families aren't always blood related. If you are looking for a series with gritty, realistic characters who will get under your skin and never let go and you have an open mind about alternate lifestyles, then look no further than the eye-opening Rescue Me Saga by USA Today Bestselling Author Kallypso Masters. MASTERS AT ARMS begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath--forging an unbreakable bond--will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become master of them? NOBODY'S ANGEL: Marc d'Alessio might co-own a private kink club with his fellow military veterans, Adam and Damian, but he keeps all women at a distance. When Marc rescues Angelina Giardano from a disastrous first experience at his club, however, an uncharacteristic attraction leaves him torn between his safe, but lonely world, and a possible future with his angel. Angelina leaves the club behind only to have her dreams plagued by the Italian angel in a wolf mask who rescued her. When she meets Marc at a bar in her hometown, she can't shake the feeling she knows him, but has no idea why he reminds her of her angel. While trying to protect Angelina from her abusive ex, though, Marc once again finds her at the Masters at Arms Club where she turns his safe, controlled world upside down.

The Angel or Not? Catholic Fiction Book Series is an exciting chapter book series that combines Catholic and family values in a fast moving story-line. Student readers will recognize their own Catholic schooling connection with the main character Angel, her family, friends and Sister Rita. The first book in the series focuses on Bullying, while the second book focuses on the consequences associated with cheating and lying. Book One, Angel or Not? Angel for Sure! Is an engaging book for preteen children (3rd-6th grade), that focuses on real life ups and downs of being a girl in Catholic school. Follow Angel through fourth grade as she learns how to handle her own conflicts while attempting to stay in angel-mode even though, her thoughts and actions aren't always so angelic. Stay with her through the story as she realizes that every action has a consequence. In this, the first book of the series, Angel, the main character is being bullied and must figure out how to handle and befriend the bully. You’ll meet Sister Rita, Angel’s family, friends and her first crush—Dreamboat Tony! It’s easy to be drawn into Angel’s world while she tries to solve the Sonya Mystery. Readers will soon understand why she feels stuck in the Twilight Zone during Sonya’s and brother Anthony’s accidents. Angel or Not? Angel for Sure! received the Catholic Writers Seal of Approval in 2014. The two book series make an excellent class and summer reading option as the series reinforce good values, opens the door for discussion on bullying, making good choices and the consequences of cheating. In addition, both books include bold vocabulary words throughout the story and include word banks in the back of the book. Worksheets are available by request on our "Teacher Information" on the website. Angel or Not? Angel for Sure, Fiction Catholic book has been enjoyed by many students in the Tampa Bay area and teachers feel they are a great tool to use to reinforce good morals and values, as well as reinforce Catholic faith. The books are full of excitement and the first of their kind to be written just for students in Catholic Schools. Mrs. Hernandez, Principal St. Lawrence Catholic School: “Finally…a book for our Catholic children that is packed full of Catholic values amid real life situations. Bravo!” Mrs. Cruikshank and Mrs. Williams St. Lawrence Catholic School: “The characters are real and down-to-earth. Family life is portrayed with positive parental role models and with realistic relationships between siblings and friends. A definite for our school library…can’t wait for the next book!”