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Brides of Beckham (Brides of Beckham, #5-7)
Kirsten Osbourne - 2013
The titles of the books are: Mail Order Mistake, Mail Order Maternity and Mail Order Matchmaker. Follow along as two new brides find their matches and then watch as the matchmaker, Harriett Long, finds her own true love.
Act Of Contrition
Dominic Milne - 2015
Eddie is a reckless and dissolute operator, under investigation by the force and in debt to local mob chief, Vincent Mullis. When a killer starts targeting prostitutes in north London, Mullis is unusually keen for Eddie to solve the crime, but why? A serial killer is targeting prostitutes in Islington, the victims having a number of unusual links. The killings begin the same week that convicted killer and local man, Paddy Graham, is released from prison following a life sentence for murder. DS Eddie Kane has inadvertently found himself under the thumb of Vincent Mullis, who has taken ownership of a debt Eddie has built up with terminally-ill bookmaker, Arnie Duggan. Eddie’s troubles begin to spiral out of control when he is placed under investigation following a drugs-bust gone wrong. While suspended, he is forced to investigate the murders for Mullis, who wants to get to the murderer before the police. He then reluctantly hears a murder confession from his former bookmaker... In this heart-stopping, gripping crime drama, Eddie’s investigations lead him into a murky world of pornography, murder and revenge, all of which seems to centre around a local church and the charismatic vicar, Jonathan Carter. Eddie is feeling the pressure from all sides, but will there be any chance of salvation?
The Quickening
Fiona McIntosh - 2014
In this superb trilogy, Fiona McIntosh weaves a gripping story of action and intrigue.
Dandelion Summer
Mary Ellen Bramwell - 2019
But missing him is soon replaced with the challenges and surprises right in front of her. What is her mother hiding? Why has her grandfather disappeared from their lives? Unraveling the mysteries brings about unexpected discoveries and connections, ultimately leading her to know herself and understand what matters most.
Travers Security
Evie Nichole - 2017
FIVE full-length books. Guaranteed NO CLIFFHANGERS. A ranger, two navy seals, an idealistic young man and a man who grew right out of the mountains. These mountain men might not be perfect, but they get the job done… Book 1 Sadie Bradshaw smiles as hot celebrity Peter Dailey flirts with her. He's too clean and neat for her tastes though, not unlike Marcus Black who is a man's man in every sense of the word. She and the former navy-SEAL-turned-security-agent could have had a great thing going for them, except for that one night that ruined everything. But one hard, bloody knock to the back of the head later, Sadie realizes that she has to rely on Marcus to keep her safe from a deranged fan who will stop at nothing to lock her object of affection - even if it means eliminating the competition. Book 2 It all started on a cold, rainy day for Nate Colvin and Angelina Masters - and not under the best of circumstances either. There is no denying the chemistry between the two, despite all the miserable water and muddy roads getting in the way. But when a crazed serial killer comes into the sleepy town of Blossom Hill to track his prey, both Nate and Angelina must find a way to guard each other's back lest they become the latest victims of the Rainy Day Slasher. Book 3 Rosa always had a weird effect on Grant. He thought he could take it nice and slow in their sleepy town of Blossom Hill, where gossip reigns supreme - except Rosa's mysterious past finally caught up to her. Now both Grant and Rosa need to escape the clutches of a crime lord hell-bent on claiming what is his, even if it means stepping over the bodies of all who gets in his way. Book 4 Constantly dodging the paparazzi, pressure to churn out that next big hit, always putting a show for the fans - Joy Casey just wanted to get away from it all. That's why she went incognito to rest and recharge in a cabin in the middle of nowhere. It helps that her new next-door neighbor, Billy, is as hot as they come. Billy is more than meets the eye, though, and he might be all that stands between her and a deranged animal looking for more challenging prey to play with. Book 5 Cade Travers can't believe it: he's a father! The bad news, however, is that his son was stolen from him even before he knew he had a son. Now he's torn between pursuing his lost child and keeping his men safe in one of their most dangerous assignments. His decisions will either save him and the people he calls family - or damn them all together when a far-reaching drug lord sets them firmly in his sights.
Life in a Box
L.S. Einat - 2017
With no relatives, Eva is compelled to learn how to live on her own. But in the days that follow the accident, strange incidents begin to occur: she receives an odd phone call, a mysterious document is found in the pantry and a check is delivered by mail addressed to a person she does not know.
The two men in Eva’s life guide her along a mysterious path of discovery
With the help of her high school friend, Roy, she opens the sealed boxes of her life and embarks on a fascinating journey. She meets another young man who holds a secret that will influence her forever. He falls in love with her and leads her into a world she could not have known to exist.
But at what price the pursuit of truth?
From a quiet and insecure girl, Eva becomes an independent, confident, and assertive woman. Along with the two men in her life, she uncovers the most hidden and unimaginable secrets about her family and herself. But is she willing to pay any price to pursue the truth?
A Mail Order Bride’s Hope
Faith Crawford - 2017
Will love and strength conquer? Grace Owens has always longed for adventure. Being a restless spirit, the stories that came from the West fired her blood. So when her parish in Pittsburg brings a newspaper ad to her attention, her decision is made. She agrees to become a mail order bride and marry a man she has never met. Alonzo Forrester has everything he wants, except a wife and family. When Grace arrives on the train to be his, he thinks that everything will fall into place. But when tragedy strikes under the open skies of Montana, Grace finds herself thrown into caring for a farm and ailing husband with no experience in either. Can she muster the strength and courage to carry out the tasks ahead? Can Grace and Alonzo build a home and family together in this unforgiving land? Will they find love together? AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a 65-page stand-alone story with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers.
Clash of Heroes: Nath Dragon meets The Darkslayer (Book 1 of 5)
Craig Halloran - 2015
Nath Dragon and company are called upon to recover them, but this quest will have dire consequences. Long ago, Nath and Brenwar crossed paths with a dangerous foe, Corzan the Necromancer. The goblin-like magic user has been simmering for decades and plotting vengeance on Nath Dragon. Now, harnessing the power of the Thunder Stones, the evil mage unleashes a trap that should dispatch Nalzambor's greatest hero forever. New adversaries surge in the world of Bish … Suffering one great loss after the other, the underlings unleash a drastic plan. Using their lethal arcane powers they attempt to summon a monster of incalculable power from the mystic realm beyond. Instead, Nath Dragon, with black scales from his arms to his neck, emerges from the portal, but without his memories. The underlings deceive Nath and turn him loose and send him to hunt down and kill the legendary Darkslayer. What will happen when these two titans of battle finally clash? Who will triumph in the end? Only one thing is for sure, this will be an awesome, unprecedented, one-of-a-kind adventure that you will never forget!
After the Fall (The Narrow Gate Book 1)
Janean Worth - 2015
Centuries after the Fall, the world is a different place than it used to be... When she suddenly becomes a Stray, Kara is forced to flee the relative safety of GateWide in order to avoid becoming a slave to the cruel Sovereign. Hunted deep into the wilds by the Sovereign's Enforcers, Kara must find a way to survive, relying only on her own scarce knowledge of the decimated wilderness outside the settlement's walls. Surrounded by mutated creatures in an unfamiliar environment, Kara soon realizes that many of the things that she thought she knew about the wilderness had been based on lies that had been taught to all the people of GateWide. Why have the people of the settlement been misled and how will she find the truth with only one small clue to guide her?
Family Interrupted
Linda Barrett - 2013
Shaken by tragedy, the Barnes family has fractured. Mother. Father. Son. Each dealing with the pain separately and alone. Holding fast to guilt and blame. Read or imagined. Claire, an artist who finally follows her dream and encounters a nightmare. Jack, a home builder who thinks he can fix anything--except what matters most. And Ian, a teenage son to be proud of. Until he moves out. fifty miles away from the darkness at home. On the verge of divorce when their son's new life goes terribly awry, Claire and Jack are forced to re-examine their lives in order to save their marriage and heal a family that, according to Ian, "has gone to hell." But can they find the road back? ------------------------------------- Expanded description: Two years after their 12 year old daughter's accidental death by a motorist, Claire and Jack Barnes go through the motions of celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. When artist Claire produces her gift--a full-scale oil painting of their daughter--Jack has had enough. With his daughter gone, his wife ofcuse dont he past and his 20 yearold son living on his own, Jack feels like a stranger in his own home and moves out the day after the party. Claire understands they're heading for divorce. Two days later, when she's alone int he house, a young woman comes to the door and hands over her infant. This is their son's baby. The girl says, "I told Ian she'd be too much work, and I've got other plans." She disappears. Ian is readyt o put the baby up for adoption because his daughter deserves a good, solid family, better than what the Barneses have become. Jack and Claire must figure out what to do next. Intersecting the main stores of the Barnes family is the subplot involving the driver of the car. No alcohol, no speeding involved. But guilt seeps into the driver's soul and changes her life. Who will forgive this woman? Bonus short story included MAN OF THE HOUSE: Bobby's been the man of the house since his father died, but now his mom is spending time with Steve. Steve makes his mom smile, but Bobby's not happy. No one can take his dad's place. So what's a guy to do? Can Bobby have a change of heart and accept a new man of the house? Bonus short story included MAN OF THE HOUSE: Bobby's been the man of the house since his father died, but now his mom is spending time with Steve. Steve makes his mom smile, but Bobby's not happy. No one can take his dad's place. So what's a guy to do? Can Bobby have a change of heart and accept a new man of the house?
First Bride At Lost Creek
Rosie May Garrett - 2020
But her mother believes young women should do as they are told, and Nancy has to fight for every little freedom she enjoys. In desperation, she answers an advertisement in the Matrimonial Times, and begins corresponding with a man in the West. She decides to stake her entire life on him, in the hope that he is as perfect as his letters make him sound. Hudson Blake used to be a good man. His sister, Lucille, remembers him that way. But since tragedy struck their family he hasn’t been the same. Now the whole town avoids their General Store if they think he’s there. Lucille believes a bride from the East is exactly what Hudson needs. But he knows nothing about her plan. He knows nothing about the young woman who shows up at their Store. Experience life in the Old West with our two heroes, in the beautiful town of Lost Creek. Is their love a hopeless dream, or can it truly save Hudson’s life?
Preston Lewis Western Collection 2
Preston Lewis - 2020
Tough times require tough choices, no matter if it’s in a Colorado winter or a race across New Mexico.In Blood Saga, Virgil Child returns his mother’s coffin to White Oaks, New Mexico Territory, to bury her beside his dead father. Child can’t find his father’s grave and as he investigates, he discovers how his birthright was stolen by Ed Keller and his allies. He sets out to right a wrong and get what’s his against all odds.The Preston Lewis Western Collection, Volume 2 includes: Escape from Silverton, Blood Saga, Vigilante Justice, New Mexico Showdown and Hard Texas Winter.