Alyssa Burdick spends her days teaching middle-school and her nights battling the psychological oppression of a misogynist husband. He was her knight in shining armor from the day she met him up until the end of their wedding reception.Now she's humiliated by what goes on behind closed doors. At least at school she can be herself. And after school, behind her closed classroom door ... well, she's humbled, confused, hopeful even, as her department head, Connor, mentors her. Slowly, very slowly, she opens her heart and soul to him. Just when she's brave enough to leave her husband something inconceivable happens. Followed by the unimaginable. ★★★★★ "One of those books that grabs your emotions and plays them against each other. You'll cry at the ending, then smile, maybe even laugh."  ★★★★★ "Part thriller, part psychological warfare, part romance. Is there a category for literary/chick lit/suspense?  ★★★★★ Misogynist men are attractive and persuasive, but marry one and the mask comes off. A psychological thriller like no other.  ★★★★★ "I finished the book the first night. Stayed up way too late because it kept me riveted. I admire how the author tastefully handled a tough subject like abuse." --Norma Rudolph, author  ★★★★★ A thrill ride from page one  ★★★★★ ECHO OF ESCAPE is an adult suspense thriller that follows a young married woman on a daunting emotional journey through spousal abuse, kidnapping, tragedy, and forbidden love.  ★★★★★ Alyssa is a well-drawn character. Readers are inside her head from the first sentence. I liked the "detached observer" showing that the real Alyssa -- the one before Trevor beat her down -- is still there and can come back to the surface.  ★★★★★ Just because Alyssa's husband calls her a stupid, brainless woman doesn't mean she is one. But she believes it for now. It'll take being kidnapped, struggling to escape, and facing something far worse to learn that she's worthy of a truer love than her husband can give her.  ★★★★★ This contemporary women's fiction exposes a husband's misogyny and shows how an oppressed woman can find her strength again.

    After a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger results in an unexpected pregnancy, Vivian’s twin sister April has been raising her daughter all alone.But she’s never forgotten about the handsome man who got her pregnant four years ago.To her astonishment, however, he re-appears into her life again, looking to hire a secretary.Worried that he would think April was just another gold-digger, the sisters come up with a simple plan: they trade places long enough for April to tell Eddie about their daughter,while she masquerades as April at her high-paying job for a few days.What neither of them expected, however, was that the dashing Ross Manning would fall in love with Vivian, thinking that she’s April.Hot as he is successful, Ross is determined to land the woman of his dreams.As Vivian finds herself reciprocating his feelings, will she ever be able to tell him the truth at the risk of losing him forever?****This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.****

    Pour yourself a glass of wine and settle in to be romanced by these 10 hot alpha men. As they work to win the hearts of their strong and curvy women be prepared for:Ups and downSurprisesChallengeSexy heatMisunderstandingsAdventureChemistryConnectionMistakesTrust gainedTrust lostLove wonUnforgettable nights of passion and...10 HAPPILY-EVER-AFTERS!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Heroes of Hope CountyOnce you take that first step across the county line into Hope, you'll find things are about to heat up!At first glance, Hope County appears a simple, sleepy place, but once you venture inside, you'll be welcomed into a place of thriving, hot excitement and luscious, heart-stopping drama with the perfect places for love and happily ever afters. A mansion with suspense and seduction; a dance club with all the right moves and curves; a record shop that will send you spinning. Drive around and see for yourself if fiery passion is enough to turn into instant love.Take a trip with our steamy, alpha-male cast in this five part, stand-alone romance series as Myles, Graham, Miguel, Josh and Andre fall hard in love for their curvy counterparts. They'll stop at nothing to win their hearts and make their own happy endings.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Swanford Coast SeriesGet your romantic fantasies revving with Jake, Robert, Lincoln, Ben and Kai!They’re heating it up on the shores of the small town of Swanford Coast!But, just because they turn all the female heads in town, doesn’t mean that love comes easy for these yummy alpha men.Grab your beach chair and pull up some sand & discover...♥ Will Jake be able to live down his false reputation and win Amanda's heart?♥ Robert finally broke through to Victoria but has he dropped the ball and lost her now for good?♥ Lincoln is able to be private about his colored past but Jenny's not so lucky. Can he and Jenny ride the tumultuous waves of her's and not have the town shame her into running away?♥ Ben, the ex-military alpha... turned baker. Will the secret he's hiding cause Wendy to lose respect for him and leave him broken-hearted?♥ Kai doesn't like the beach so why the hell is he in Swanford Coast? He even wonders himself, until he meets Alanna. What she does is about to changes everything.These 5 hot, steamy, insta-love stories will leave you, not only dreaming of your own seaside romance, but also believing in true love and happily ever afters.Love really CAN change everything.(And it certainly doesn't hurt when your hero is a drop dead alpha stud of sizzling hotness.OMG!)

    The novel was so successful that it had earned him a Pulitzer Prize back in 1961. The story of the novel revolves around historical background of American society in the middle of 20th century, prior to the African-American Civil Rights Movement, which was largely led by racism and the cruel regime of white people towards the colored minority. Main character of the novel is a woman nicknamed Scout and her family that, unlike many other white families from that time, raise their voices against the justice system which proclaims racism against African-American people. Read more....

    

    They have connections in high places. They can get away with anything.The police won't help her.The media won't either.So Amber-May must make her own justice or forever live in fear.Amber-May's mission will not be easy. For as she sets out on her quest for vengeance, she finds herself hunted in turn.And if she gets caught, she will face a fate worse than death.You will love The Payback Girl because it is a gripping thriller about revenge, love, justice, and the power of women.

    She planned to enjoy this summer to the fullest. The main thing on her agenda is her brother's best friend, Dallas. Dallas is a local dope boy who all the chicks in the hood wanted. With him being her brother's best friend, that also means he is off limits, but that's not stopping Danielle. Dallas is just a simple dope boy trying to make it and take care of his family. Danielle was the furthest thing from his mind until she started demanding attention. Throwing herself at him in public was only the half, she also had some tricks up her sleeves behind closed doors too. Knowing that taking things further with Danielle would ruin his friendship, but that may be a risk he had to take for love. A deadly situation happens in front of Danielle's eyes and causes her to react before thinking. With a life hanging on the line, will Danielle see that this lifestyle isn't what she needs or will she choose love and possibly lose everything she worked hard for? Love is a crazy game, and it can sometimes lead you on the road to destruction. Danielle and Dallas have that crazy love for each other, but love won't be enough in the end when you have everything to lose at stake.

    After Julia’s latest revelation, she is forced to make a decision, one that she now struggles with. Who will she choose? Blake or Ky? When unforeseen circumstances impact her choice, even she doesn't know what will eventuate. Added to this, Julia discovers some news that leaves her reeling. What is the meaning of the secret conversation between Emmie and Jack? Will Emmie confide in Julia and share her secret? Book 9: Consequences... Emmie Walters’ point of view takes place alongside that of Julia’s and both girls’ thoughts and feelings are explored. Julia’s dilemma over the special boys in her life lingers on, but she now has Emmie’s support, and when Emmie decides to reveal her secrets, Julia soon discovers the reason for her odd behavior. When the girls take advantage of an unexpected opportunity, the aftermath quickly spirals out of control, and they’re forced to face the consequences. This story leads to an unexpected conclusion. What is going on with Chloe and Davian and will Emmie ever be safe? Book 10: The Decision... Julia finally decides between Blake and Ky. But who will she choose? Will she pick the boy she is most suited for and destined to be with, or not? As well, she finds herself caught up in a dilemma of epic proportions where the choices of her friends impact her in more ways than she could ever have anticipated. Find out what unfolds in this roller coaster of a story, another fabulous book for young teenage girls to enjoy.

    

     Forbidden Love He’s an eligible billionaire. She’s his alluring employee. Will they cross the line from boardroom to bedroom? “This book grabbed me from the start and keeps you interested till the end.” –Amazon Reviewer Forbidden Love is the first standalone book in the Venture Capitalist series of steamy romances. If you like heartthrob bosses, sexy-and-smart heroines, twist-filled plots, then you’ll love Ainsley St Claire’s too-hot-to-handle tale. Promise She’s reclaiming her past. He's dodging the spotlight. Can a romance of high achievers succeed in a world hungry for public scandal? “This is a delightful sensual sexy hot romance with two very likable people and good supporting cast.”—Amazon Reviewer Promise is the second standalone novel in the steamy Venture Capital romantic suspense series. If you like strong women, magnetic attractions, and page-turning plots, then you'll love Ainsley St Claire's red-hot novel. Desire She used to be in the 1%. He’s a self-made billionaire. Will one hot night fuel love’s startup? “I was spellbound until the last page. Deliciously erotic and sensual while so loving.”—Amazon Reviewer Desire is the third standalone novel in the steamy Venture Capitalist romantic suspense series. If you like powerful men, passionate women, and wild nights, then you'll love Ainsley St Claire’s wickedly-hot page turner. Buy Venture Capitalist Books 1-3 to star your next adventure today! Interview with the author: Q: Why should readers read this series? A: Venture Capitalist focuses on a group of thirty-somethings who work in a venture capital firm in San Francisco who are not only work together, but they are friends dealing with the ups and downs of crazy jobs and love lives. Q: What kind of series is this? A: It’s definitely romantic suspense. There is an overall story arc about espionage but every book can stand alone and has a guaranteed HEA. Q: Are there any steamy scenes in this series? A: Without a doubt. Due to adult language and sexual situations, these books are intended for mature audiences.

    I built my career starring in rom-coms.I know enough to realize they don’t exist in real life…So why can’t I resist my hottie BFF?HER:I’ve avoided my home state for years, but now I’m back—for one reason only,On the cusp of mega-stardom, the kind of role I’ve been working for all this time,…only to be blighted at the last hurdle, for reasons that have nothing to do with me!Just as I think things couldn’t get any worse, who do I run into?Only Justin Hatcher, my former best friend, and the very reason I left Georgia in the first place.He’s the same hottie he always was, only now he has ten years of secrets to hide…HIM:I feel like I’ve seen a ghost.When Kim left, I never thought I’d see her again.In the time she’s been gone, a lot has changed in our small town,And now she’s here, and I suddenly have a lot of explaining to do…For one, I’m a single dad now, and that’s just the start of it.I know she won’t stay, that she has no interest in giving up everything she’s worked for,I’ll just have to make the most of her while she’s here…

    Some came to him in sleep while others seemed to appear at random through his musings. He had time travelled, in a way, to a place where the darkness of his abusive childhood occurred and alongside, also came the dark and sometimes painful reflections.These are the second collection of such thoughts, a continuation of The Dark Ramblings of the Phoenix.They are real and raw; emotionally explicit and even occasionally, healing. Walk with him through his poetic journey as he takes you to those tiny cracks that most of us will never see.Note: Please take special care that the writings in this book may be explicit in nature. If you have been abused in any way they may be triggering for you. Be considerate to yourself while you read.

    But when I rescue Beth Johnson from a blazing inferno, I know she's the one. And I fall head over heels in love with her at first sight. I can't focus on my work, and I can't think about anything except her. She's consumed my mind, and she's not letting go. I've got to have this girl in order to calm down. I've got to make her mine. I'm going to keep this curvy girl forever. I'm going to make her my curvy bride. Beth: When Vince rescues me from the burning apartment building, I fall head over heels in love with him. And to think that I had given up on love until I saw him. He's everything I ever wanted in a man. He's my dream guy. Tall, muscular, and so alpha that it's almost unbelievable. And yet, he's such a gentleman as well, always holding the door for me and making sure I'm happy. I want him more than I've ever wanted anything in life. And I'm going to do everything I can to get him. I'm going to make Vince Stanton my forever man. Firefighter's Curvy Bride is an instant-love, happy-ever-after steamy alpha BBW romance story, featuring an older alpha male with a younger BBW. This is a standalone story.

    Justin was staying out later than usual, spending all of his free time with his boys, and just shutting her out of their relationship, then later their marriage. When she finally finds out what has been causing her husband to neglect their marriage, things go completely left! Justin exudes the epitome of a manly man. Having been an athlete throughout his younger years, then once he graduated from college, he chose to become a fire fighter. Ava is the love of his life, but he doesn't feel completely satisfied with just her. He loses his urge for temptation and steps out on his marriage to Ava, but it's not with another woman as his wife suspects. Getting caught up in his temptations, be becomes sloppy and winds up getting caught up.Will Justin be able to convince Ava that she is the only one for him in order to keep his secret hidden? Find out in this riveting standalone, The Secrets My Husband Kept.

    The French and Indian War is about to begin. The War Trail is a rich and electrifying account of one early American coping with the new world. Wolfgang Steiner is a young German Redemptioner hired out to the Ohio Company as a hunter. He finds himself stranded in the wilderness and pursued relentlessly by the Iroquois. He crosses the brutal Northwest Frontier into French, then Spanish and Indian-dominated lands of North America. In the midst of his pursuit for freedom, he finds companionship with a young wolf. The plot complicates with the appearance of a mysterious and feared Algonquin Indian woman, Dark Moon, a medicine woman and sorceress. Wolfgang and Dark Moon journey in rough stages, trying to elude the creeping encroachment of other tribes allied with the French. Told with brilliant historical accuracy , this is a harrowing tale of hardship and courage in early America as it was. Those looking for the right blend of drama and realistic detail will find this novel an exciting read.