If we’re meant to be together, we’ll both be there. If we’re not, it was never meant to be . . .’ Phoebe and Sam meet by chance at St Pancras station. Heading in opposite directions, both seeking their own adventures, meeting the love of their lives wasn’t part of the plan. So they make a promise: to meet again in the same place in twelve months' time if they still want to be together.But is life ever as simple as that? This is a story of what-ifs and maybes – and how one decision can change your life forever…

    The embers of attraction between them sizzle when they discover Jude’s kinks match their own.Jude is a Dom on his last summer of freedom before starting the prison sentence that is med school. Q is a bad-ass bi switch who knows what she wants, and for years it’s been her cute, doe-eyed straight friend Sabrina. But the only way into Sabrina’s heart and panties may be with Jude’s fist wrapped in her hair.Domming the bratty Q and mischievous Sabrina isn't going to be easy but Jude relishes the challenge. At the end of the summer, will they find a way to stay together when everything is tearing them apart?

    She was a cheerful little girl who loved her parents, grandparents and her sister. But when tragedy strikes her fragile family, Lesley’s world is turned upside down. She is adopted by a cruel, sadistic couple, who force her to go and live in Scotland, far away from those she loves. Aged just four, Lesley is torn away from her secure, loving world and taken to live in what she would later describe as ‘The Devil’s House’. There she discovers just how evil and vicious humanity can be, and just how many ways there are to hurt and humiliate an innocent child. The vicious daily beatings make her fear for her life but almost worse is the way the neglect and humiliation makes her feel totally worthless. The psychological damage of being called useless, thick, stupid, as well as the name calling, has far-reaching consequences. The world around Lesley is an unkind place. The adults she turns to for help refuse to believe her story and her school friends ridicule her. Then there’s her adoptive siblings, who are all too happy to treat her as their slave, humiliate her and in one case subject her to a shocking depraved attack. Desperate to save herself, Lesley seeks help time and time again, but no one believes her. Can she keep her dream of escaping alive? And will she ever find someone on her side? This is the true story of how one little girl survived eleven brutal years at the mercy of two sick, sadistic abusers.

    Waiting for the time to strike, preparing to steal her from the spotlight, Thorn only has one goal in mind... to make Harlow his captive, his newest little Rose.Naive and innocent, Harlow has no idea of the things that await her in Thorn's Mansion. Taken, stolen and used, she will have to adapt to a new life... one where she is trained to be the perfect submissive to a cruel, but loving Master.Thorn discovers his soft spot for Harlow, but there is no denying his dark nature. Despite his love for the vulnerable dancer, Thorn's dark tendencies demand for him to do the unthinkable. Will Harlow be able to love him when he takes away the one thing she loves most?This is Harlow Granger and Rueben Thorn's complete story of over 150,000 words. Available for a limited time. Rose and Thorn is a dark romance trilogy.

    When the loss of her husband’s business forces them to move temporarily back to his family’s farm, Leslie is terrified that once Dan is back in the fold of family and the community of Holmes Crossing, her needs will be smothered. Then a near tragedy tests everything they both hold dear.Start your journey to Holmes Crossing with Dan and Leslie’s story and get pulled into Terra’s, a girl with sass, spunk and a haunting secret. Terra has spent the last few years outrunning the darkness of her past. But when she is forced to stay in Holmes Crossing past and present clash in a way that has chilling repercussions for any future she hopes to create.After that you’ll meet Miriam who has a second chance at motherhood when she unexpectedly becomes a joint guardian of the baby she gave up. But can her rekindled relationship with Duncan, co-guardian of her daughter, withstand the accusing secrets of her past?What readers have to say: The Only Best Place “If you cry easily, you may want tissues nearby." “ Keep reading the book. It has an ending we could all live with.” All In One Place “This book, while difficult in subject, has great hope and promise for its subjects as well as it’s readers. Holmes Crossing is a place to get comfy for awhile.” “Thank you, Carolyne, for writing a tough and yet beautiful story of healing and redemption!” This Place “I fell in love with this series and the people are so down to earth! “You really must give this book your attention because it is great!" “The healing and forgiveness and hope were like a warm blanket on a cool night.” Read the rest of the series as well: A Silence in the Heart Any Man of Mine A Place in Her Heart

    Their friendship develops quickly and their pride and prejudice are set aside to form a lasting bond. Happy, low-angst story of friendship.

    A powerful and compelling story from USA Today bestselling author Bette Lee CrosbyChances were a million to one that a girl born and raised in Philadelphia would encounter a stranger from California on the trolley and fall madly in love, but that’s what happened. Templeton was not only taken with John Morehouse, but also with his tales of life in San Francisco. As an aspiring fashion designer, the dazzle of a city called the Paris of the West, with its towering department stores and European couture was too much to resist.Despite her family’s objections, she and John are married and, on their way back to California, before the month is out. To ease the heartbreak of such a move, Templeton promises her family that they will return for a visit every summer. She fully intends to keep that promise, but as her fashions gain popularity, the business grows increasingly more demanding. The trips back to Philadelphia become less frequent and she makes foolish choices she will come to regret.Now, when she is on the verge of having everything she’s ever wanted, a devastating earthquake has torn across San Francisco and she awakes to discover the father of her baby is missing.With the city in flames, Templeton’s daddy leaves Philadelphia and sets out in search of his son-in-law. He’s too old for such a trip and ill-equipped for the challenges he will encounter, but he’s the only hope of saving his daughter’s happiness.Lines of communication are down and the city in shambles, so the only thing Templeton can do is pray she doesn’t lose both her daddy and her husband.

    

    He had money, the perfect woman and what he considered the perfect life. One would assume he’d be happy, but it was far from the truth because the woman he really wanted, he couldn’t have. That is until someone took away his longtime love and placed his true love in front of him. However; the past never seems to stay there and when it starts to resurface will he be able to handle the truth? Yariah Perry grew up in a two-parent household, but behind closed doors, it wasn’t the picture perfect family one would think. Having an alcoholic mother who was abusive to her and her father took a toll on her. No matter how much love she gave her mother, it never seemed to be good enough. Lo and behold her knight and shining armor came around, lifted her spirits and made her believe she could be loved. Unfortunately; just as the two of them make things official, they’re hit with a bombshell that will question everything they’ve felt for one another. Find out if they can keep their Gangsta Luv going or is it best to let it go.

    They were the only inhabitants of the small island.That night, the men of the family were unexpectedly detained in Portsmouth awaiting a shipment of bait. At the dock, their casual conversation was overheard, a killer saw an opportunity, and did the unthinkable. He rowed ten miles out to sea on a freezing night and committed murders that have become legend in New England crime annals. One woman survived the brutal assault and narrowly escaped his clutches as she hid among rocks. This is the frightening story of what happened the night of March 5, 1873 on a lonely coastal island and what followed in the days and months after.

    tolerable ... dare I even say ... fun.At twenty-four and facing an uncertain future, I wasn't looking for this.I wasn't looking for him.But life never asked me what I wanted.We come from different worlds.He's an artist. I'm a bartender.I wonder, however, if this horrible bond we share is enough to bridge the gap between us.What happens if we don't get better?What happens if we do?A sweet tale of love and survival. Book THREE - Finding Mikayla ROMANCE DOESN'T DIE ... JUST BECAUSE THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT HAS.She can't get to him.He can't come home.Is he even alive?As the result of an EMP, Mikayla's world is a different place.Then a mysterious stranger shows up.Mitch has her questioning everything - her hope, her love, her plans for a future that may not even exist.He has a promise to keep. To whom, he can't remember.And they soon discover they share an unimaginable connection - one with enough power to strengthen their bond ... or ultimately tear them apart.Finding Mikayla is a contemporary romance with a small side of dystopian fiction.  ****Amazon named Samantha Christy an All-Star Author for being one of the most popular authors in Kindle Unlimited throughout 2018 and 2019 to date.Her books are recommended for fans of authors such as L.J. Shen, Helen Hardt, Colleen Hoover, J.S. Scott, Corinne Michaels, Lauren Landish, Vi Keeland, Nicole Snow, and E.L. James.About the AuthorSamantha Christy writes contemporary and new adult romance novels. She loves to write about hot alpha-males, sports stars, second-chance love, and deeply emotional issues. She loves to interact with readers so please look her up on social media.

    His weight, his ticker, his liver, even his pick-up truck are all giving him trouble. A renowned songwriter and "picker" who hasn't recorded in five years, Bad now travels the countryside on gigs that take him mostly to motels and bowling alleys. Enter Ms. Right. Can Bad stop living the life of a country-western song and tie a rope around his crazy heart?

    Ken promised himself that he wouldn’t be a manipulating, deceitful man like his father, but after being cheated on and dumped by the girl he thought he would one day marry, he begins his transformation. Fueled by anger, and tired of being the “nice guy”, Ken drowns himself in one-night stands, threesomes, affairs with married women, and sleeping with one conquest after another. He adopts the philosophy of having no commitment and no attachments, but meets his match with Ashley, a girl that makes him want to stop his promiscuous ways. But Ashley turns out to do even more damage to his ego and his heart, wounding him deeply. With his philosophy reinforced, Ken spirals out of control and becomes a MONSTER. Sleeping with and mistreating random women he meets at bars and clubs, Ken uses sex to forget about his insecurities, his anger, and his sadness. Will Ken learn to let go of his heartbreaks, or will he be consumed by them and continue to be a MONSTER?

    DELICIOUS. FORBIDDEN.The first one wants her heart.The second one wants her mind.The third one teaches her how to do it.But there’s a catch.One of them ruins her for everybody else.Luna Rae Winter, a San Francisco pre-Law college student, spends her summer break on the Golden Coast with her best friend, Frankie Mendoza.The two young women look forward to an adventurous summer when the first day at the beach leaves them shaken after an unexpected twist of events.The news is not all bad as a handsome stranger comes to Frankie’s rescue, piquing Luna’s interest.Rex Jackson, the steel-blue eyed man who spends his time between his family business, motorcycle riding, and kite surfing, becomes increasingly intrigued by Luna Rae, despite having a hard time overcoming her distrust.He knows what she needs, but something else is at play.The man who everybody fears and tries to stay away from.The man who set his eyes on her.The man who can change everything.Destroy everything.Ruin everything,The man who can break them all.AUTHOR'S NOTES:This is the first installment of the House of Lions Series.The story spans across several books, and it will be complete at the end of the series. All books are connected and should be in order.The book ends in a CLIFFHANGER.The next installment will be published soon.

    His partner is a fierce and loyal German shepherd named Cooper and together they find missing hikers, lost children, and natural disaster victims. Even though his career is on track, he is still missing one piece in his life-a woman with whom he can share his success. Lindsay Wright has a calling-to help displaced children find loving homes. As a social worker, she sees all sorts of situations that break her heart. She is so busy helping the children she is responsible for, she doesn't have time to date. But when chance encounters bring these two sacrificial people together, can they both make room for love? And when one of Lindsay's favorite kids goes missing, will Aiden be able to find him in time? The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers — and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, a mini-series of sorts, and you can read them in any order.