I found her in our living room, bleeding and close to death, but alive. Barely. Until morning stole her last breath. The media called her killer the “Triangle Terror” … and then forgot about her. But I never forgot—my murdered sister, and an investigation that led to my own resurrection from the dead. Views: 48
The tattooed beauty wants the straight-laced doctor, but will giving in to her put them both in danger? Matisse has a bad track record when it comes to guys, but when she needs help with passing her science lessons for the Society, who better to ask than the hottest doctor around? She wants to be a spy even more than she wants to be with him, but that won't stop her from taking a chance on love when he finally gives in to her. Kendrick left Africa to get a better education, or at least that's what he's told everyone. Falling for Matisse makes him realize that it's time to tell the truth about himself, and his best friend, Waverly. He can only hope his friends will understand, even as he betrays Matisse when the past comes calling. Can they overcome the lies and betrayal, or will the wound be too deep for even the best doctor to heal?** Views: 48
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT Miriam Miller barely escapes the ruthless attacker that killed her mother and kidnapped her sister. Running deeper into the woods, she's running out of hope....until she falls into the arms of an unlikely bodyguard—a peaceful Amish farmer. Something about Abram Zook inspires her trust, but even in bucolic Willkommen, Georgia, Miriam faces danger. Both from the men pursuing her and from her growing feelings for the caring—though guarded—widower who protects her. Because if she falls for Abram she'll have to embrace his Amish faith as her own—or lose him. With each minute, her abductor creeps closer, pushing Miriam to an inevitable choice: stay and risk her heart....or leave and risk her life. Views: 48
A taut, emotional thriller about biology, ownership and love. Catriona and James are desperate for children, and embark on an IVF program. After a gruelling round of treatments, Catriona finally falls pregnant, and they donate their remaining embryo anonymously. Diana and Liam are on a waiting list to receive an embryo. Sooner than expected, they are thrilled to discover one is available. After a difficult pregnancy, Catriona gives birth to Sebastian. But severe postnatal depression affects her badly, and quickly turns into deadly psychosis. For her protection and her baby’s, she’s admitted into psychiatric care. When she comes home, she again struggles to bond with her baby, but gradually life finds its own rhythm. Meanwhile, Diana has given birth to a beautiful little boy, Noah. But when he is two months old Noah is abducted … and Diana and Liam’s nightmare begins. Where is Noah? Views: 48
Shamus and Nero award-winning author Brad Parks takes readers back to the beginning of investigative reporter Carter Ross’s career with this intriguing prequel short story.Only 24 years old and still a wide-eyed reporter for a tiny backwater newspaper, Ross is getting his crack at the big leagues with an interview at New Jersey’s largest paper, The Eagle-Examiner. If—that is—he nails the interview and the on-the-spot writing test. Ross has never had a problem spinning a story, but provided with notes he didn’t take and quotes he didn’t hear it feels flat, and he’s not so sure about his chances. So when a car crashes into a building in a nearby town and Carter overhears the assignments editor complaining that there’s no one left in the building whom she can send out to cover the story, Carter jumps at the chance and quickly finds himself dangerously close to being in over his head in "The Nightgown," another stellar addition to Brad Parks’s acclaimed mystery series. Views: 48
Erotica/Mystery/Crime. 51251 words long. Views: 48
Occasionally, the rugged landscape of Scotland attracts dreamers who move north, wrapped in fantasies of enjoying the simple life. They usually don’t last, defeated by the climate or by inhospitable locals. But it looks as if Effie Garrand has come to stay. When local constable Hamish Macbeth calls on her, he is amazed to find the small woman still in residence after a particularly hideous winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself – and everyone else – that local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her, and that they are engaged. After a huge fight with Jock, Effie is found in the mountains, poisoned by hemlock. Now, it’s up to Hamish Macbeth to find the dreamer’s killer – before any more nightmares unfold. Views: 48
HimJames had
plans for his life. Those plans were derailed by the surprise arrival
of his daughter. His life revolved around her. Then she arrived with
her beautiful brown hair that was made to wrap around his wrist, and a
butt that was to die for in a tight pair of jeans. Nevertheless, he
didn't need any more drama in his life. His ex-girlfriend was stirring
enough of that up for ten women. Yet, there was something about her
that soothed his soul.HerShiloh’s made it her life’s
mission to protect the innocent children she can from the big, bad,
scary things that lurk in the darkness. She has an inane curiosity for
life and craves knowledge. Which is why when she starts poking around
in her father’s business, she inadvertently starts something in to
motion that threatens her very existence. Her father, the one man that
was always supposed to be there for her, drops her off with a brother
she never knew she had and leaves. Making her question the father she
obviously never really knew at all. Then she meets him, and she doesn't
think her life’s so bad after all. The sexy biker turned SWAT officer
sets her nerve cells to igniting, and she relishes in every single
second of it.HimHe knew life could change in an instant. One soul crushing instant.When
he’s presented with the aspect of losing Shiloh before he’s ever even
had her, he decides it’s time to grab life by the handlebars and ride it
like he stole it. Then that threat not only touches his woman, but his
daughter. And there’s no power on God’s green earth that can protect
them from a father’s wrath. Views: 48
Axel and Paige have been through hell and back as they fought to be together, and just as things are finally going their way, all hell breaks loose. With the traitor finally revealed, the Fallen Idols are stunned, and pissed as hell. Heads are about to roll, and Axel is ready to deal the blows. But that's not the only shock the MC is about to receive, and no one is prepared for what's coming next.** Views: 48
