One woman. Two men. One night. Half a million dollars.Erik watches from the shadows, his scars a prison he can’t escape. Work is his only refuge. Keegan has watched his best friend retreat from the world for too long after an explosion in their lab nearly killed Erik. Keegan will do whatever it takes to draw Erik out of the darkness. Erik is about to take Keegan up on that promise…Julianne has big dreams but she’s in massive debt due to her mother's illness...

BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present.A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievem...

SHANEMy nickname is Brick Wall. Nothing is supposed to get past me on the ice. But lately, I can't stop anything.Until I spend one night with Bliss Vescovi. I'm supposed to be focused on getting my game back. Not chasing a redhead who sees right through me. Not wanting more than one night. Not falling for a woman who's already decided I'm temporary.But Bliss looks at me like I'm more than a goalie in a slump. She sees the man and not the hockey play...

Biology versus Theology by Julian is a critical examination of the perceived conflict between the Bible’s teachings and the scientific discoveries of the modern age, particularly in the field of biology. The author argues that the Bible’s accounts of creation, human origins, and natural events are fundamentally at odds with scientific understanding, making them irreconcilable. Drawing on the works of Charles Darwin and other evolutionary theorists, Julian contrasts the Bible's creation sto...

"Hymn to King Helios" is a masterful exploration of the interplay between mythology and the human experience, capturing the ancient reverence for the sun god Helios while intertwining contemporary themes of hope, renewal, and introspection. Julian employs a lyrical style that echoes the grandeur of ancient hymns, yet weaves modern sensibilities into its cadences, inviting readers to reflect on their own connections to the divine and the cyclical nature of existence. This work stands as a t...

In "Panegyric in Honour of Eusebia," Julian, the Roman Emperor and philosopher, crafts a resplendent tribute that melds personal admiration with public oratory. Written in the context of a culture steeped in rhetorical tradition, this panegyric utilizes ornate language and rich imagery to exalt Eusebia, effectively reflecting the cultural layering of late antiquity. The work echoes the themes of virtue, wisdom, and the shared values of the Gnostic and Neoplatonic schools that resonate thro...

He was born to adventure, following in the footsteps of a Russian grandfather on his father’s side and an Irish grandfather on his mother’s side. Being the first and only grandson for the first ten years of his life, he learned about adventure, war, and life, sitting at the feet of these two great men. He was a force from the beginning, and he knew exactly where he wanted to go, despite the desires and wishes of his family. This story is about many of his remarkable achievements, his love ...

WILLI've been dropped into new teams mid-season more times than I can count. I know how to earn my place — on the ice, in the locker room, in a fight.What I don't know is how to walk away from her.One collision. One look. And suddenly the woman who clearly wants nothing to do with me is all I can think about. I've taken hits that have put me flat on the ice. I've fought through injuries that should have ended my career.Jess might be...

Play by the rules and you'll never get what you deserve…Control is everything to Tyler Golden.It's what he and his brother poured into Haven, the most exclusive boutique hotel in Philadelphia. It's the armor he's worn since the one thing he couldn't control — losing the woman he loved — taught him never to risk his heart again. Now he keeps women close enough to satisfy, and far enough to stay safe.Then Kate Song walks back into his world.Ka...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “exquisitely researched and deeply engrossing” (The New York Times) true survival story of an early polar expedition that went terribly awry—with the ship frozen in ice and the crew trapped inside for the entire sunless, Antarctic winter“The energy of the narrative never flags. . . . Sancton has produced a thriller.”—The Wall Street JournalIn August 1897, the young Belgian commandan...

A one-night stand hot enough to melt the hardest ice…Brody Mitchell is a damn good hockey player with the NHL contract to prove it. He loves the game but hates the hype, the spotlight and the puck bunnies trying to score an athlete husband. He’s been burned before. He’s not looking to repeat that mistake. But one night with an anonymous beautiful brunette and it’s game on.As a brand-new sports reporter for the Philadelphia Record, Tara Downey should be more...

ThIs is a mystery suspense novel where ’fact’ and ’fiction’ have been combined into a believable story similar in vein to those made popular by such established authors as Michael ‘Jurassic Park’ Crichton, Tom ‘The Hunt for Red October’ Clancy or Frederick ‘Day of the Jackal’ Forsyth.In it Author R Julian Cox weaves his knowledge of the ecology and cutting-edge science together with religious faith and ancient British history. The result is a gripping and multi layered story that t...