My job as a SEAL has always been to go in and save the day. But even heroes fall. Even heroes make mistakes. My only saving grace was Gin Sullivan. It wasn't hard for me to fall for her. Any man would. She was beautiful, smart, and everything I'd ever wanted. I had plans to tell her that, but a bullet to the gut silenced me. Now I have a new mission, one that I can't fail: Do whatever it takes to make Gin mine forever. Other books in the standalone Nailed Down Series: Nailed Down - Book 1 Tied Down - Book 2 Kneel Down - Book 3 Views: 424
After Taylor Thompson receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away, she can taste freedom. Her life is controlled by a small town and a strict father. When Taylor finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of her new job.When addiction and obsession are confused with love, life becomes hazed.After Taylor Thompson receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away, she can taste freedom. Her life is controlled by a small town and a strict father. When Taylor finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of her new job.Hayze Clark, the bartender that keeps the customers coming back. His dark eyes pierce through your soul, drawing you near. The tattoos bellowing down his arms and the scar that lines his left eyebrow keep you at a safe distance; his carefree attitude lures Taylor into friendship. She's excited to have found the perfect distraction, and new friendship to pull herself from her misery. The closer she gets, the more secrets are revealed, lies are told, and tears are shed. Their relationship falters and Taylor is left unsure if she's willing to pick up the pieces of this broken guy. Views: 424
No longer the benign friend of summer, the Severn was a restless dragon slithering its way pastAfter a beloved family member is drowned in a devastating flood, Bede and Elin Sherwell want nothing more than to be left in peace to pursue their off-grid life. But when the very real prospect of fracking hits their village, they are drawn into the front line of the protests. During a spring of relentless rain, a series of mysterious threats and suspicious accidents put friendships on the line, and the Sherwells' marriage under unbearable tension. Is there a connection with their uncle's death? As the river rises in torrential rain, pressure mounts, Bede's sense of self begins to crumble, and Elin is no longer sure who to believe or what to believe in. 'I was completely drawn in by her characters and their environment... The sense of unease that pervades throughout was heart-stopping.' Emma Curtis Views: 424
It is the summer of 1978. Prosper is travelling alone through the remote Nullarbor Plain. As a young, female cadet-reporter for a small newspaper, The Perth Observer, she dreams of bigger things. She is searching for the 'elusive exclusive' that will help her career take off. Her dream is about to come true - an armoured alien creature, hell bent on sticking probes into her eyes...(AU English)It is the summer of 1976. Prosper is travelling alone through the remote Nullarbor Plain. As a young, female cadet-reporter for a small newspaper, The Perth Observer, she dreams of bigger things. She is searching for the 'elusive exclusive' that will help her career take off. Her dream is about to come true - an armoured alien creature, hell bent on sticking probes into her eyes, has attacked her in the desert. With her car in a ditch by the side of the road, a stranger lurking on the distance horizon and no way to contact the outside world, Prosper must battle the creature on her own. But will her ambition be enough to take it captive so she can make her 'exclusive' report?A short Australian Horror story by Australian author Wendy Beach. First published in the Dark Eclipse e-zine, Issue 35.'Incredible and hair-raisingly frightening... Even if I had not been familiar with the scenery, the illustrative paragraphs were absorbingly excellent… This was a succinct and beautiful description of outback Australia.' Lilian Gilmour, Australian Author.'This is an entertaining, rollicking yarn. It reminded me of those wonderful 'schlock horror' movies of the 1950s…it is very visual. Descriptive language is rich, but never overwhelming, and the twists are beautifully delivered.' Jo Taylor, Western Australian Author.'Terrifying…I won't be going to sleep tonight!' Sam Bernard, retired US newspaper editor. Views: 423
A guy, a girl and a ghost prove true love withstands time and knows no boundaries. Shay O'Malley moved to Camden Point, Connecticut to leave her past behind and help her Gram move forward. But Shay's plans evaporate into thin air when a team of paranormal investigators shows up to try to prove her long-dead grandfather is still hanging around—much to her grandmother's delight and to Shay's dismay. How is she supposed to make a clean start when one of the team turns out to be a ghost from her past—and feelings she thought were dead and buried materialize again? For zookeeper/ghost hunter, Colin Mackay it's another typical day filled with cheetahs, leopards, and ghosts. Or not, as he's never found the proof he needs to make him a true believer. He's been on a hundred investigations over the years, and not much shocks him, except seeing Shay O'Malley again. It doesn't take special equipment to know that electromagnetic... Views: 423
The only thing standing in the way of one perfect life is her torturous past. Invited to speak for the United Nations, International Attorney Ashe Marcille is on the fast track. However, everything changes when she finds her law partner dead. Left with no option but to abandon her hard-earned career, she goes on the run. Walker Knight, owner of a high-tech security firm, left the spy games years ago. A former agent for J8, he had no intention of returning to that life until the agency calls in one last favor. It should have been an easy job—pick up then drop off a lawyer with no questions asked. But, best laid plans... Attracted to the attorney from the minute he laid eyes on her, Walker sets out to solve her case. Until he can figure out who wants her dead, he'll have to keep her close...very close. Views: 423
A part time student, CNA, and caretaker for her slightly deranged mother, Clara McKiney doesn’t have time for a relationship. That’s why her friends with benefits arrangement with sexy and ridiculously charming Jax Hensley works perfectly.
But Jax has other ideas.
The moment Jax met Clara he was instantly drawn to her wittiness, confidence, and gorgeous smile. Even though he agreed to the friends with benefits arrangement, he secretly hopes for more than their weekend hook ups.
When Jax's estranged mother mysteriously disappears, he sees an opportunity to spend more time with Clara. After convincing her to return home with him, a new agreement is made. One road trip and week together to find out why his mom vanished into thin air.
Things are about to get complicated. Views: 423
Surgical nurse Katya Petrova spent one passionate, unforgettable night with talented Italian surgeon Count Benedetto Medici. She happily gave him her virginity but she never imagined the night would have far reaching consequences. Now she's heading to his home on the sparking Amalfi coast to tell the renowned playboy she is having his baby! When Benedetto hears the news, he immediately offers Katya marriage—for the baby's sake! But Katya is hopelessly in love with Ben, and soon realizes that a convenient proposal isn't enough. She longs for Ben to give her his heart, as she has given him hers…. Views: 422
When world renowned psychologist, Sebastian Walker, takes up a short term contract at nurse Callie Duncan's community health clinic, it doesn't take them long to realise they have a lot in common. They both had tough childhoods, they're both dedicated to their patients and they're both professionally driven with absolutely no desire for, or belief in, permanent relationships or happily ever afters. They're also totally hot for each other. When a one night stand leads to a dirty weekend away at a medical conference which becomes a colleagues-with-benefits situation, it's still okay because it's only temporary, right? Seb's contract will end, he'll leave town and everything will go back to normal. But two months down the track, long nights spent in each other's arms are also awakening hearts and when an emotionally charged day turns into a passionately reckless coming together, the consequences are real and far reaching. Neither of them are prepared for a baby. But maybe, just maybe, if they stop pretending they don't want it, they might just get the fairy tale ending they both secretly crave? Views: 422
