"Attorney Paul Madriani defends a highly decorated soldier who is on trial for murder, and unwittingly steps into a maze of secrets and lies that the government - and even this client - would rather leave hidden and undisturbed." "Madriani is faced with arcane ballistics evidence, the so-called double tap - two bullet wounds tightly grouped to a victim's head, from shots that can have been made only by a crack marksman. Madriani's client is an enigma, a career soldier who refuses to talk about his past, though clearly he is a battle-tested pro. The victim was an alluring businesswoman and software tycoon whose empire catered to the military, and the most damning evidence is the weapon that killed her: a handgun used solely in special operations where the double tap is the trademark of the most skilled assassins." "Madriani begins to have new fears about his client, a man who would rather sit on a legal time bomb than talk about his past and get a chance at acquittal. And yet more troubling, Madriani discovers that the victim was involved in a controversial government contract to combat terrorism by combing through the private computer records of millions of American citizens." Madriani faces a wilderness of mirrors in a courtroom battle where every witness can hide behind "national security," where information is power and digital information is absolute power. It is a war in which the scales of justice are being tipped by evasion, deceit - and murder. Finding the unvarnished truth has never been so elusive - or so dangerous. Views: 33
In this collection, twenty-six women reveal the truth about expatriate life in modern East Asia through original works of memoir and creative non-fiction. Their experiences are varied and unique, demonstrating that expat women's lives go far beyond the stereotypical. The writers hail from a dozen different countries and walks of life. Some are well-known; others are fresh voices adding nuance to the expat conversation. Through deeply personal accounts, they explore what they have learned about themselves and the world through their lives abroad. Together, they create a portrait of the modern expatriate experience that will both resonate and inspire. Views: 33
Pro quarterback, Ethan Christopher thought he had found his home when he met rock musician, Mia Devereux. She was the welcomed distraction in his football-focused life.Things may not have been perfect. Their individual careers made being together difficult. Her touring. His away schedule. As her success grew, they spent more extended periods apart.But at the end of the day, he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Only her.When Mia met Ethan, she felt a connection unlike any she’d ever felt. She gave him more of herself than she thought was even possible.But she knew it wasn’t enough. There was a lot she didn’t share, couldn’t give him.An event two decades in her past made sure of that.Those demons that she’d so carefully tucked away wanted out. As Mia struggled with the stress of touring and being apart from Ethan, her defenses weakened, allowing the demons to fight their way to the surface, leaving her in a vulnerable place. A place where bad choices were made.Choices that both of them will regret.Can Mia and Ethan's love survive her past? Or will if fall apart under the weight of her choices? Views: 33
A Summer Dream
Bianca Vix
Having a fun, relaxing day at the beach with her friend Kat was just the ticket. Lila wanted to take it easy now that her divorce is finalized. But everything changes when she meets two hot guys who like to share and she ends up having the night of her dreams with both of them. Lila had no idea she would end up wanting Ty and Carson as much as they want each other!
Copyright 2014 Chocolate Erotic Press Views: 33
Counselor training for Camp Sunshine Springs is tossed into chaos when a werewolf arrives, massive in every way. This alpha male beast doesn’t take no for an answer, and every woman left in his sexual wake becomes his blissful, eager servant. But this werewolf isn’t taking just anyone—his focus on the voluptuously beautiful Lauren and the hyper-sensual Maryse makes it clear he’s searching for his heart’s desire…for his one destined mate.
For mature audiences only—this erotica tale (~13000 words) features a shifter stud finding the one curvaceous woman who can handle the full extent of his animalistic loving!
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"One of the best novels of this or any year . . . A flat-out funny, sexy, and poignant romantic thriller." —David Abrams, author of FobbitThey're calling it the "Storm of the Century," so Eric stops at the market for provisions on his way home from work. But when the unkempt and seemingly unstable young woman in front of him in line comes up short on cash, a kind of old-school charity takes hold of his heart—twenty bucks and a ride home is the least he can do, right? Trouble is, Danielle doesn't really have a home. She's squatting in a cabin deep in the woods, no electricity, no heat, nothing but the nearby river to sustain her. She'll need food, water, firewood, and that's just to get her through the storm: there's a whole Maine winter ahead. So he gets her set up, departs with relief, climbs to the road, but his car has been towed with his phone inside, and the snow is coming down with historic speed and violence. There's no choice but to... Views: 33
Secrets and lies of the creek...
When escaping isn't enough...
Starting over means saying goodbye…
Closure seems impossible…
A chance meeting brings a fresh start in an unforeseen world, until tragedy strikes…
Fate deals Wrenn an unexpected hand. With a shattered heart, she must find the courage to forgive and move forward because the life of another is now counting on her. Happiness seems out of reach until the day it was staring her down and daring her to empower herself.
Meeting Mr. Lawrence at the Cancer Center turned sadness into sunshine. She never anticipated that the ailing billionaire would come to mean the world to her in so many ways.
All is well until Dane Lawrence, the billionaire’s grandson gets Wrenn caught up in a deadly game of corporate espionage, where once again Wrenn is involved in a tragic event in the same barn that changed her life when she was just 17 years old.
This time, the nightmares consume her. Views: 33
She wants to be friends and he wants to be lovers. She's vanilla and he's a Dom.She's not convinced this will work. He's positive they'll be great together. A trial relationship it is. So they make a pact between them. He agrees to give her the eight "hands-off" date nights she wants, while she agrees to his condition and participate in all the sexting he's after. She's thinking he's a busy guy, but he's willing to make the time...for her. What could go wrong? Views: 33
