30 years ago a superhero tried to save Chicago. Now the city is again under siege, in this gritty, suspenseful, and beautifully written novel from award-winning debut author T.J. MartinsonSomewhere in Chicago, a roomful of people have been taken hostage. The hostages will be killed one by one, the masked gunman says on-screen, unless the police will admit that they faked the death of the legendary superhero called the Kingfisher and helped him to give up his defense of the city thirty years ago.Retired reporter Marcus Waters made his name as a journalist covering the enigmatic superhero's five years of cleaning up Chicago's streets. Then the Kingfisher died, Chicago resumed its violent turmoil, and Marcus slid back into obscurity. But did the Kingfisher really die? And who would take hostages connected to the Kingfisher's past attempts to clean up the streets? With the help of disgraced police officer Lucinda Tillman and a young hacktivist named... Views: 581
Kevin must keep his relationship with Peter secret, since Peter's wealthy family won't accept a gay son or a boyfriend from the wrong side of the tracks. Still, they have the play they're putting on and each other...until a brutal attack shatters their lives. Views: 581
Scars don't always heal…Jesse Mason chose duty over love and endured the hell of captivity comforted only with thoughts of the woman he left behind. Though the physical damage has healed, the emotional battle continues now that he's home. He fakes happy and whole until Ellie is thrust back into his life. She's everything he ever wanted but can never have. Getting wrapped up in her problems is not an option, but neither is leaving her in danger.Without her he'd be nothing.Scars aren't always visible…Ellie Travers salvaged her scarred heart and landed headfirst in a horrible marriage. Now divorced, broke, and desperate to care for her ailing mother, she accepts the only job offered—Office Manager at The Arsenal. Working for the man who broke her heart should be simple compared to escaping a hellacious marriage. But only she can help Jesse win the final war for his soul, and she'll do anything to save him—even at the risk of... Views: 581
Hannah:I was on the run from my abusive ex-boyfriend when I first laid eyes on Chance Carter.His rugged good looks, cowboy charms, and kind eyes capture me in an instant.I know I should be cautious of men. But when Chance offers me the guest room at his horse rescue, Safe Haven Stables, I take a leap of faith.After all, the bad times are behind me, right?Chance:I've dedicated my life to helping horses in need. And when I first saw Hannah Miller, all I had on my mind was picking up some feed for my newest rescue.But now that I've seen the curvy beauty, I'm drawn to her like a moth to a flame, and she's all I can think about.After hearing how alone and afraid she is of being found by her ex, I instantly open my home and my heart to her.And I plan to make it my new life's mission to protect and cherish her, no matter what...'Safe Haven Stables' is a short, sweet, and steamy romance that’s packed with curves, cowboys, and Happily Ever After...This short romance has a plus-sized heroine, an enticing cowboy hero, and plenty of sweet heat, plus a quick fix of HEA that's perfect for your lunch break or the end of a long day! Views: 581
Robin Yardi, author of The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez, tells a story full of mystery, feathers, and sprinkles. After Mattie Waters loses her mother, she goes to live with her aunt, the owner of a roadside donut shop in Big Sur, California. When an owl taps on Mattie's window one night, Mattie looks out to see something suspicious taking place nearby. With help from her friends—and from Alfred, a stuffy but good-hearted owl—she'll set out to find the culprits, facing fears that have followed her since her mother's death. Views: 581
