“Minutiae” is a collection of short stories written by Ariadne Burke. These stories focus on the details of relationships and the emotions of different characters, from grieving parents to an abandoned child.“Minutiae” consists of three flash fiction stories that focus on a greater emotional understanding of humans in multiple different situations. But Ariadne never gives an on-the-nose description of a situation, and instead writes about the details of a conflict — the anxiety of a bipolar man checking out at a grocery store, the baby socks that a grieving father hides away, and the stuffed cat of an orphaned child. By not describing a situation, Ariadne forces the audience to truly analyze the characters and read into what they say and feel, reaching a deeper level of emotion that they might not normally come upon. This collection aims to show that people are always more layered than they seem, and that humans always mean more than they say. Views: 615
King Emma finally has her dream job, and it is everything she ever wanted—except for the soul-crushing battle against governmental inefficiency and all of the institutionalized sexism that the Royalty has to offer. Meanwhile, Prince Trevor embarks on a spiritual journey through the desert, Prince Kyle reconnects with his youth by taking a summer, and former Queen Donna continues to plot their demise in the shadows. The Royal Expectation is Book #4 from American Royalty, an EPIC Press series. Views: 615
Everyone has secrets. And eventually all secrets are revealed.What do you do if the person you’re falling for is the one person who threatens everything you've worked so hard to protect?Everyone has secrets, but what do you do when those secrets could destroy you?April Pope isn't looking for love. She can’t afford to. Not when falling in love has the potential to destroy everything she’s worked so hard to protect. Instead, she hides herself away in the small town of Peters Junction, living in obscurity where the rest of the world won’t look for her. When an opportunity too good to pass up puts her directly in the path of Lachlan Kennedy, Australia’s very own Hollywood heartthrob and the one person who has the potential to expose her to the rest of Australia, April must fight to maintain her anonymity.Lachlan Kennedy has no trouble attracting women. Between his celebrity and his money, he may as well have a big fat ‘catch me if you can’ sign painted on his backside, but he’s been burned before and isn't looking to repeat his mistakes. Despite his relationship phobia he’s intrigued by the woman who doesn't want to be seen in public with him and who would prefer to hide in her little town than be with him. The more time he spends with her, the more her need for privacy threatens to ruin the best thing that’s ever happened to either one of them. Breaking down her walls to discover her secrets won’t be easy, but some things are worth fighting for… Views: 615
Moonbeam takes place 10 years after last novel, Starlight.
What if your 'what if' becomes an option. Would you change the past? Views: 615
Genna Collins works a dead end job, loves her family, her girlfriend, and her friends. When she wins the biggest Euromillions jackpot on record everything changes...and not always for the best.When Abi Kitson fell in love she always knew it would go unrequited. The woman of her dreams was so close yet seemingly untouchable for so many reasons. Reasons like – they are best friends, or the big age gap, or the 'other' woman, nevermind Abi's own baggage. And even when those reasons crumble it seems luck just isn't on her side.It's a learning curve for both of them. But what if money really can't buy you everything you want? What if the answers aren't hidden in a big, fat bank balance? What if happiness is right in front of them? They just have to reach out... Views: 615
Hairstylist Azalea March is looking forward to a wild weekend with her friends at a Las Vegas hair show. On the first morning of the show Dhane, a dynamic celebrity of the hair styling world, is found dead. Turns out Azalea's friend, Vivian, not only knew Dhane but the tale she weaves of how they met is faker than a showgirl's ah... assets. When Vivian confesses to the murder and is arrested, Azalea knows there's no way she could have done it and suspects Vivian may be trying to protect someone. But who? Azalea has to convince Alex, the sexy detective from her past, to help her prove Vivian's innocence and comb through clues more twisted than a spiral perm. But the truth is stranger than anything found on the Las Vegas Strip and proving Vivian's innocence turns out to be more difficult than transforming a brunette into a blond. Views: 615
Rob ‘Zep’ Zepple loved working for INET and was never afraid to go undercover to bust the drug dealers who polluted the world. In fact, there was only one thing, one person, who scared him senseless. That was Spider, the bully from his youth. Spider is a changed man & has to convince Zep But for that to happen, Zep must overcome his fear and sometimes there is a good reason to be afraid. Views: 614
When Amelia Rios, a young Latina with a serious crack addiction meets the love of her life, Wyld Heart, she has no idea that it's the wrong time. Because when the self-made kingpin makes the foolish mistake of ridiculing his cousin, Ryan Heart, in public, this careless act sets off a series of incidents so violent it unearths secrets hidden within the Heart Family, forcing Amelia to relive the reckless behavior she successfully escaped.Despite Spyrits, pleas for Wyld to make amends with Ryan immediately, he doesn't heed the warning, which turns out to be the costliest error in his life.Tiring of the perceived disrespect from Wyld, Ryan operates in the world as if it owes him knocking over anyone who gets in the way, blood related or not.Greed, secrets and drama are packed in this novel guaranteed to have you laughing, guessing and yelling as T. Styles introduces the worst villain she's created since Kali. Views: 614
With steam driven gadgets such as mechanical goggles, hoverboards, and an orchestra of automatons. Steampunk Fairy Tales is a charming and unique collection of works for current lovers of the genre, and those just diving in.A toyshop owner builds a set of magic clockwork dolls that delight a factory town. A three-inch tall samurai faces a giant iron ogre with only a sewing needle and a coin. A scientist seeks an antidote to his formula gone wrong, with the help of his partner’s beautiful daughter.All of these stories and more are included in Steampunk Fairy Tales. Written by authors from three different continents, every enchanting tale combines the futuristic Victorian concept of steam and fashion with memorable stories, from the recognizable “Jack and the Beanstalk”, to other popular and unfamiliar works from Germany, France, Italy and Japan. With steam driven gadgets such as mechanical goggles, hoverboards, and an orchestra of automatons. Steampunk Fairy Tales is a charming and unique collection of works for current lovers of the genre, and those just diving in. Views: 614
The day expectant Amish widow, Sarah Hersler, buried her husband, her estranged mother landed on her doorstep announcing she was there to be taken care of in her old age. With no energy to argue, Sarah agreed to travel to Ohio to sell her mother's house. When she finds the house needs repairs, she meets the builder, a widower. Sarah finds that she has many things in common with him and they strike up a friendship. Her husband's lingering illness had left Sarah lonely long before he faded away. She is soon to find out that a second marriage is the last thing on her new friend's mind. When Sarah returns home, can she find happiness with her demanding mother under her feet? What happens when Sarah's mother plots to help her find happiness? Views: 614
