In 2005, after working for ten years in a comfortable but mundane corporate job in San Antonio, Texas, Vincent Sellers successfully managed to leave behind a dreary cubicle landscape and begin the exciting challenges of a crime-fighting FBI agent. His journey is chronicled in Eyes Pried Open: Rookie FBI Agent. Readers will experience both the highs and the lows of an FBI agent working bank robbery, kidnapping, murder-for-hire cases, and border-related crimes in San Diego, California. The book's from-the-heart narrative demonstrates that the typical lifestyle of an FBI agent assigned to a violent crime squad may not be for everyone. This is the first book to be written from the fresh perspective of an agent who joined the FBI after 9/11.**From the AuthorThank you for your interest in my book. The reason I wrote the book was to paint a portrait, with warts and all, of my experience of becoming an FBI agent. I was (and am) just a normal IT guy that deals with emails and spreadsheets all day. But I did succeed in breaking away into a life of crime-fighting, and I simply wanted to document that incredible journey for friends, family, and anyone who is or has contemplated becoming an agent. Working for the FBI was a dream of mine since high school, and I was honored and thrilled to make it in. My experience at the FBI Academy was enlightening, and is documented in detail (with many of those details being painful). If you are looking for more information on what it "really" is like to go through the FBI Academy, you will gain an insider's perspective with this book. Life as a violent crime-fighting FBI agent is also revealed in full. The thrill of handcuffing and arresting a person, especially for someone with an ordinary "corporate" background, is hard to top. But the lifestyle and repetition of working reactively trying to combat crime that is never-ending is also portrayed; this lifestyle is not for everyone over the long haul, including me. If you are applying to be an agent, I wish you the best of luck with that endeavor. This book will give you an idea of how to navigate that process and what to expect life to be like as an agent. But if you decide not to go down the road less traveled, know that we all contribute to society and can make the world a better place; just do something that allows you to live a fulfilling and happy life, and make the most of every day.I recently created a YouTube series where I discuss in detail each step of the process of becoming an FBI agent; I cover everything that I wish I would have known when I personally went through the process:Episode #1: youtube.com/watch?v=cmzeac3EmMIEpisode #2: youtube.com/watch?v=P6nUZ6w9-K0Episode #3: youtube.com/watch?v=97x6ZulqDigEpisode #4: youtube.com/watch?v=Wi8Kx5PENvsEpisode #5: youtube.com/watch?v=4pV9rKbcS1UEpisode #6: youtube.com/watch?v=eBUbDCC9rNcFor additional information about me or to contact me, be sure to visit my website, vincentsellers.com. Again, I sincerely appreciate your interest in my book and I hope you enjoy reading it. Vince "Shea" Sellers
Austin, TexasFrom the Back Cover
In 2005, after working for ten years in a mind-numbing corporate job in San Antonio, Texas, Vincent Sellers successfully managed to leave behind a dreary corporate cubicle landscape and begin the exciting challenges of a crime-fighting FBI agent. His journey is chronicled in a memoir titled Eyes Pried Open: Rookie FBI Agent. The requirements and challenges involved in becoming an FBI agent, including applying, testing, and undergoing rigorous training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, are described in detail. Readers will experience both the highs and the lows of an FBI agent working bank robbery, kidnapping, murder-for-hire cases, and border-related crimes in San Diego, California. The book's from-the-heart narrative demonstrates that the typical lifestyle of an FBI agent assigned to a violent crime squad may not be for everyone. This is the first book to be written from the fresh perspective of an agent who joined the FBI after 9/11; Eyes Pried Open: Rookie FBI Agent is a "must read" for readers fascinated by the mystique of the FBI. Views: 35
“I’m surrounded by my family. I've been their protector, counselor, and leader. I was forced to be strong for them. But now, it’s my time to be strong for myself.” ~ Reggie Evans Five years later… The Evans family has experienced their share of heartache and trauma. Individually, each has faced the darkest days from their past to move forward with their lives. Today, they are stronger than ever. They have discovered the strength to move forward. Survive anything. Endure all. Each Evans brother has moved past the turmoil surrounding Presley’s death and Jeremy’s incarceration, finding the love of their life and living in happiness for the last five years. Together, they have grown, wounds have mended, and there is nothing standing in the way of their promising futures. That is, until a villain from years ago comes from the shadows, upsetting the family’s blissful existence. Once again, the family is divided, each brother forced to evaluate how crucial it is for them to stay together in Sulfur Heights or face the reality of leaving to survive on their own. Everlasting Love is ultimately what the Evans brothers have been searching for their entire lives, but will it be the path fate has planned? Views: 35
'The fast paced action and well written characters kept me reading well into the night.' FraeA boy’s destiny hangs in the balance… The King is going slowly mad, bewitched by the dark magic and seductive powers of the Egyptian Princess. As war breaks out, his trusted General seeks to raise an army and will find a young shepherd boy, bound for greatness. General Martinez grows tired of the fighting and craves retirement until he meets the Priestess and the strange little Holy man who share a prophecy that cannot be ignored. The General must now choose between the life of a young boy and his life long friend and King. Death is inevitable and when it comes, pain will follow….. Behind the scenes: A controversial twist on the Old Testament story of King David. Where dark magic, prophecy and religious turmoil reign Views: 35
Mire House is dreary, dark, cold and infested with midges. But when Emma Dean inherits it from a distant relation, she immediately feels a sense of belonging. It isn't long before Charlie Mitchell, grandson of the original owner, appears claiming that he wants to seek out his family. But Emma suspects he's more interested in the house than his long-lost relations. And when she starts seeing ghostly figures, Emma begins to wonder: is Charlie trying to scare her away, or are there darker secrets lurking in the corners of Mire House? Views: 35
WARNING: Recommended for adult readers (18+) only. Mature themes, strong language, and sexual content. One scar.One betrayal.No escape. When Sloan Reynolds beats criminal charges, Melissa Jones stops believing her wealthy, connected ex-husband will ever pay for what he did to her. Derek Alexander can’t accept that—a tiny silver scar won't let him forget, and as a leader in the security business, he is determined to get the man who hurt his fiancée. Then the body of a former call girl turns up dead. She’s the breakthrough Derek’s been waiting for, the link to Sloan’s sordid past he needs. But as usual, legal paths to justice have been covered up or erased. Derek’s ready to do whatever it takes to protect his family when his partner Patrick Knight devises a plan that changes everything. It’s a plan that involves coloring outside the lines and taking a walk on the dark side. It goes against everything on which Alexander-Knight, LLC, is based. And it’s a plan Derek’s more than ready to follow. Note: Standalone, M/F, HEA. Views: 35
Three sexy novellas about risking it all for a chance at love and passion . . .
JUST ONE NIGHT
Jason Hart has just one night to prove to hsi best friend's older sister that anything is possible . . .
Nicole de Salvo has been in love – and lust – for her little brother’s best friend for years. For years she’s watched from afar and done nothing about her attraction for Jason Hart only now their time together is almost at an end. On their last night together will she find the courage to do something about her feelings, or will she live with regret for the rest of her life?
ONE SPECIAL NIGHT
It's been nearly six months since Tommy de Salvo’s fiancée cheated and left him in the midst of wedding preparations because up-and-coming businessman Tommy was all work and no play. The last thing Tommy wants or needs is to be attracted to another woman who won’t be around for too long. A woman just like Navy Corpsman Jasmine Reyes. She’s rough, tough, and determined to go it alone, but Tommy knows that if he passes up this opportunity, he may regret it more than the loss of his fiancée . . .
Jasmine “Doc” Reyes is both emotionally and physically scarred after her tour of duty. Wounded in battle, all she can think about is rebuilding her life and continuing with the career that she’s dreamed about since she was a young child. She has no time for rich sexy men who’ve never had a care in the world and wouldn’t understand her determination. But Tommy’s charm is seductive and she knows that she has to explore the attraction, even if it’s only for this one special night.
ONE LAST NIGHT
It's been over a year since Marine Lieutenant Trevor Mason and his father have spoken. After nearly losing his life during a Taliban attack in Afghanistan, Trevor wants to end the rift between them so he can return to active duty with some peace of mind. But a visit to his father’s office only serves to show Trevor that his father isn’t as eager to reunite. If not for the intervention of Samuel Mason’s spunky and very sexy intern, Trevor would probably be returning to Afghanistan with his one wish unfulfilled.
Trevor Mason had used to do all kinds of things to Maggie Sullivan’s insides when she worked at the country club his family used to attend. Five years later, there is little left of the teen she knew in the stoic Marine who only wants some time with his father. When Trevor’s father backs out of his son’s dinner invitation at the last minute, Maggie does the only thing she can: she goes to Trevor’s apartment to deliver the news, but she can’t leave him alone on his one last night before returning to duty.
Thrown together, Trevor and Maggie can’t ignore the sexual heat between them. As they satisfy one set of needs, another slowly develops as passion breathes life into other emotions. Will Trevor and Maggie’s one last night together possibly lead to many other nights in the future? Views: 35
Born with a broken heart, Hadley Rivera hasn't stopped fighting since the moment she drew her first breath. Coddled and spoiled by her wealthy parents, she's finally managed to break free and live life on her own terms. With a bestselling series of graphic novels and her very own thriving arts center, Hadley has one more box to check on her to-do list. And his name is Finn Connolly. Damaged and broken, former Marine Finn Connolly has never wanted anything as badly as he wants Hadley. After saving her life from a cartel assassin, he can't stop thinking about the alluring heiress with striking gray eyes—or all the reasons he'll never be good enough for her. Until one perfect night together changes everything… But his decision to cross a cartel threatens his life and those of everyone he loves. With the cartel and the Russian mob breathing down his neck, Finn learns Hadley's heart is giving out on her again. After everything he's survived to finally find his perfect other half, Finn refuses to lose her now. He'll prove his heart is strong enough for both of them. Views: 35
