This novella is from Lord Carlston’s perspective and starts at the point in The Dark Days Club when he and Lady Helen meet for the first time. Views: 879
A woman uncovers earth-shattering secrets about her husband's family in this chilling page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf
Sarah Quinlan's husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. The case rocked the small farm town of Penny Gate, Iowa, where Jack was raised, and for years Jack avoided returning home. But when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, hospitalized in a coma, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded.
Upon arriving in Penny Gate, Sarah and Jack are welcomed by the family Jack left behind all those years ago—barely a trace of the wounds that had once devastated them all. But as facts about Julia's accident begin to surface, Sarah realizes that nothing about the Quinlans is what it seems. Caught in a flurry of unanswered questions, Sarah dives deep into the puzzling rabbit hole of Jack's past. But the farther in she climbs, the harder it is for her to get out. And soon she is faced with a deadly truth she may not be prepared for. Views: 879
Episode 15, Nanotroopers. Johnny Winger returns to Earth but asteroid fragments still impact, causing destruction across the globe. Worse, a saboteur is inside Quantum Corps. Now all ANAD systems are suspect. With Doc Frost gone, the troopers have a new mentor, a nanobotic likeness of Doc himself. But can Doc II be trusted? Red Hammer still plans to defeat the nanotroopers; Doc II is the key.Episode 15, Nanotroopers. With his detachment, Johnny Winger makes it safely back to Earth, but fragments of the rogue asteroid diverted by Red Hammer still impact the planet, causing destruction across the globe. Worse, a saboteur has turned up inside Quantum Corps, a nanotrooper never suspected. Now, the troopers are suspicious of all ANAD systems. With Doc Frost gone, the troopers find a new mentor to follow, a nanobotic likeness of Doc himself. But can Doc II be trusted? The Red Hammer cartel still has plans to defeat Quantum Corps and Doc II is the key. Views: 879
The author and his favorite reader fall in love in this short story,.... or should I say at least one of them is. The two plan on meeting but it turns into a deadly plot for one of them. Find out in this short story.Exchange student Paprika is living her new life happily in Japan with her best friend Juicy, when one day her cousin Chibiham asks to come visit for a month in the summer. Not having seen her in some time, Paprika heartily agrees. What she is dealt with is far worse than she could have imagined - her entitled, ill-mannered, boorish relative takes Japan by storm, ready to plow down anything that stands in the way of her seeing the country exactly the way she imagined it. Can Paprika and Juicy tame the wild American before the month is up? And what happens when the rotund terror meets up with an immovable force - the immortal Mama?A funny, true story about an overbearing tourist in Japan, complete with tour guiding, cultural explanations, and Japanese recipes. Born of the Reddit storytellers, a success story of a different flavor. Experience it for yourself. Views: 879
True Valor is Book 1 of 5 in the True Heroes military romance series. AF Pararescueman Nic D’Onofrio just buried his best friend. He finds Julie, alone and lost, not even knowing who she is. Trouble catches up and Nic and Julie are on the run, trying to put the pieces together before they’re the next victims. With the help of his team, Nic races to save Julie before it’s too late.Romance can be a surprise, even if you're ready for everything…Parajumper Nic D'Onofrio just buried his best friend. The motto of his rescue squad is Simpliciter Paratus: Absolutely Ready, but the only thing Nic feels ready for is vacation. After finding a damsel in distress on the side of the road, he can't help but spring into action.Julie is stranded, out of gas, and beautiful. She's also wearing her pajamas and can only remember her first name. When she won't let Nic take her to the hospital, they'll do the only logical thing: go back to his condo together.When Nic learns that Julie's family has been murdered and someone shows up looking for her, he knows this is a situation he can't handle alone. He needs the teamwork and the camaraderie of the entire Air Force 506th Rescue Squad to save the day.True Valor is the first installment in a five-book military romance series. If you like heartwarming chemistry, page-turning suspense, and wholesome romance, then you'll love this series starter. Views: 879
Not everyone was meant to live the family life; especially not Jack, but a day at the market changes everything. All of a sudden he's being protective instead of destructive. Could it be curiosity or is it somehow the grey eyed girl that smiles so easily? He'll have to figure it out fast or else he might lose his reason for stepping out of the shadows.Jack lived a simple life before Natalie walked into it. His quiet existence and same day to day routine is now changing. Now he finds himself living two lives; one in the light and one in the shadows. His nature calls him to the darkness but something about Natalie makes him want to stay in the sun just a little longer. He isn't sure if she will accept him for what he is or even if he wants her to know. His secret isn't his only problem though. In a world where it's easy to be dark; Jack will have to find a way to protect his constantly smiling book nerd from harm. His fellow shadow brothers are watchful and if he's to keep her safe, he'll have to hide her and the changes in himself well; or else the light and dark may be separated forever. Views: 878
**In the new Play-By-Play novel by the *New York Times* bestselling author of *All Wound Up*, a football hot shot and his best friend’s sister are breaking all the rules.
All the Right Moves**
For Barrett Cassidy, playing defense for the Tampa Hawks is a dream come true. And now he may have discovered his dream woman. Harmony Evans, once the sweet, gawky teenage sister of his best friend and teammate has grown into a smart, gorgeous woman with moves he finds hard to resist. But he knows he can’t get involved with his best friend’s sister—it’s guy code.
Harmony has always gone after what she wants with single-minded determination, from her independence to her education to her career in social work. She never expected her youthful crush on Barrett to develop into something deeper. And she’s not about to let some ridiculous man rules or her brother stand in her way.
When the chemistry is this combustible, lines tend to get crossed. And when Barrett and Harmony’s secret gets out, it just might be game over... Views: 878
Jax Flynn’s life just went from bad to worse. He was already sharing his body with a demon named Azirak, but after killing its mate… Well, shit got real. Now the demon has taken control of Jax’s body and everything he cares for is at stake, including Samantha, the girl he loves. Yeah, that’s not going to happen. It’s time Jax showed everyone what he was really made of. Views: 877
The happiest day of Payton Lambert's life was the day she graduated high school and watched Bald Knob, Kentucky get smaller and smaller in her rearview mirror. She wanted more for her life than a tiny town where everyone knows your business and you can’t find a decent cup of coffee for at least forty miles. Twelve years later, an unexpected phone call in the middle of the night has her packing up her life in Chicago and racing back home to the one person she ever regretted leaving behind.
Wait, one person?? Make that two. When the hell did Leo Hudson become sheriff of Bald Knob and get so hot? The scrawny Future Farmer of America who followed Payton around like a puppy and could recite cow insemination facts in his sleep is long gone. Leo is still hot on her heels, but now he's wearing a badge and dead set on solving a murder that may or may not involve Payton...along with half the town.
You steal a few wine coolers in high school and make one little comment about cutting off a man's balls when you come home, and suddenly, you're suspected of killing him.
In a town where the biggest crime happened the day Jethro Snell kicked a few of his cows (an honest mistake when you've had a few jars of homemade moonshine), people are pointing fingers, rumors are spreading like wildfire, and Payton swears she's only making out with the sweet-talking, studly sheriff to distract him from the secrets she's keeping.
When you've been tased, peed on by a yippy dog named Bo Jangles, and can't stop picturing what Sheriff Hudson looks like naked, it will be a tough job making everyone agree that...Jed had to die. Views: 876
Enid Runa doesn’t ask for anything or anyone to slip into her life, but fate deems her destined for an adventuresome life that begins with a shadow and ends with her being carried off into the night. Her captor is the enigmatic and flirtatious Ian Osman, a man with a lot of secrets and more than one interest in her. He tells her that she’s entered the world of the paranormal.Strange noises. Haunting shadows. A handsome man with a mysterious past.Enid Runa doesn’t ask for anything or anyone to slip into her life, but fate deems her destined for an adventuresome life that begins with a shadow and ends with her being carried off into the night. Her captor is the enigmatic and flirtatious Ian Osman, a man with a lot of secrets and more than one interest in her. He tells her that she’s entered the world of the paranormal, and he’s her only safe ride through the fun land of horror that has their blood-red eyes set on her. She doesn’t know whether to slap Osman or hug him, and matters are complicated when she learns his darkest secret.** Warning: this episodic series contains paranormal romance, and snark. Lots of snark. ** Views: 876
Lady Pamela Smythe-Worthing hat genug vom Weglaufen und tauscht das Chocoloodtrinken mit ihren Vampirfreundinnen gegen Catsuit und Maske ein, um als VampWoman die bösen Malcontents zu bekämpfen. Ausgerechnet ihr Kampfgefährte Mikhail, ein wilder Barbar, weckt überwältigend intensive Gefühle in ihr. Aber er hat schon einmal jemanden verloren, den er liebte, und will nicht, dass Pam ihr Leben aufs Spiel setzt … Wie kann ihre Liebe eine Chance haben, wenn er Pam nicht sein lässt, wer sie wirklich ist? Views: 875
Includes the connected books Ivan (Her Russian Protector #1) and Alexei (Her Russian Protector #8) as a FREE BONUS
To escape a debt owed to the mob, mixed martial artist Zel Tesla agrees to one final match with one of his league’s most notorious fighters. If he wins, he’ll clear the debts he incurred trying to save his young son’s life and earn his freedom.
But one chance encounter with a luscious burlesque performer in Vegas threatens all those carefully laid plans…
Ten years ago, Sara Contreras fled Houston with the help of her mobbed-up friends. Since barely escaping with her life, she’s built a multi-million dollar empire, but she’s always looking over her shoulder, wondering if the dark, dangerous secret she left behind in Houston is going to catch up with her.
When Sara’s past threatens everything Zel has worked so hard to achieve, she has to make a painful choice. She can sacrifice her love for Zel and let him go—or she can fight for him, facing the secret that nearly buried her back in Houston and the loan shark who owns them both. Views: 875
Mark is happy . . . or at least he thinks so. Suzy is a living dream, but is this the thing that dreams are made of? Is it an illusion . . . but one that satisfies and haunts him at the same time? Or is it a reality formed by a nebulous entity, and locked firmly in his consciousness? Perhaps it for you, dear reader, to decide.With T.H.E.I., Karl Tutt, the master of mayhem and murder, he launches into a new genre . . . one that asks questions of a future that lurks just over a hideous horizon. Meet Mark . . . a man who has everything, a life that is perfect and a woman who honors his every desire. And if he has it all, why do the visions . . . the uncertainty . . . the demons . . . invade his mind and chase him into what could be his own personal hell? Views: 874
Thrilling and violent, ADVERSARY is the first entry in THE TOME OF TESTAMENTS, a 26-part dark urban fantasy series of short fiction that will keep you at the edge of your seat… and your sanity.Thrilling and violent, ADVERSARY is the first entry in THE TOME OF TESTAMENTS, a 26-part dark urban fantasy series of short fiction that will keep you at the edge of your seat… and your sanity.On the dark streets of Jersey City and Hoboken, Damon Nero fights to bring his goddess back from her exile in the OUTER HELLS. While hunters and cultists attempt to keep him from his beloved, Damon pushes forward, ignoring pain and the threat of death to achieve his ends.But as he puts the final pieces into play, Damon finds himself caught in a dangerous game that he does not yet understand. Threatened by an old and familiar ADVERSARY, he begins to realize that this is only the beginning. Views: 873
When the mysterious fog of the Ruining crept over the world, the living died and the dead rose. Only the walled city of Viyara was left untouched.
The heirs of the city’s most powerful—and warring—families, Mahyanai Romeo and Juliet Catresou share a love deeper than duty, honor, even life itself. But the magic laid on Juliet at birth compels her to punish the enemies of her clan—and Romeo has just killed her cousin Tybalt. Which means he must die.
Paris Catresou has always wanted to serve his family by guarding Juliet. But when his ward tries to escape her fate, magic goes terribly wrong—killing her and leaving Paris bound to Romeo. If he wants to discover the truth of what happened, Paris must delve deep into the city, ally with his worst enemy . . . and perhaps turn against his own clan.
Mahyanai Runajo just wants to protect her city—but she’s the only one who believes it’s in peril. In her desperate hunt for information, she accidentally pulls Juliet from the mouth of death—and finds herself bound to the bitter, angry girl. Runajo quickly discovers Juliet might be the one person who can help her recover the secret to saving Viyara.
Both pairs will find friendship where they least expect it. Both will find that Viyara holds more secrets and dangers than anyone ever expected. And outside the walls, death is waiting. . . . Views: 873
