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Sniper Shots (Love in the Crosshairs Series Book 1)


Kathy Lane - 2012
    But when Joshua Colby's life is endangered, she realizes the man means more to her than keeping her vow. She knows her usually controlled heartbeat is running rampant because of him--not fear. Once a sniper, always a sniper. From experience, Joshua knows he'll have no chance at love as long as he remains in the dangerous world of special ops. But once he discovers the tempting woman he's been assigned to protect from a traitor is already part of his world, he's more than ready to follow his heart. Now all he has to do is convince the woman who has him in her crosshairs to give love a chance. This is a new release of a previously published edition.

Bad and Boujee


Sasha Davenport - 2017
    Alaïa, Miracle, and Chloè have been through it all together, including relationships, heartbreaks, and their fair share of trials and tribulations. But things really take an interesting turn when a couple of equally troublesome bad boys fall into their path. If you enjoyed "When a Rich Thug Wants You", you'll love this coming of age tale, filled with love, betrayal, deception, and a closet-full of secrets that'll leave you shocked and in awe.

Unkillable


Brian Christopher Shea - 2019
    Join Nick as he leads a small group of Rangers on a support mission for a CIA operation. This short story gives a glimpse into the Nick’s early days and the defining moment that guided his decision to join the FBI. This prequel short story includes a sample of The Camel’s Back, the first full-length novel in the Nick Lawrence series.

All Our Tomorrows


Benita Brown - 2001
    But she never imagined that three days later she'd be ousted from the family home in Jesmond and sent to live with her mother's unmarried sister, Marjorie, in disgrace.Yet as the days go by, what was intended as punishment brings to Thea the contentment she has never known in her own home. In her Aunt Marjorie she finds the companionship she never had with her mother, and if it wasn't for the fact that her aunt's handsome artist friend, Robert Hedley, doesn't seem to know she's alive, everything would be perfect. But a dark force is about to shatter her new-found security and take Thea to a dangerous world she never dreamt existed...

Tombstone Jack and the Wyoming Raiders


Dan Winchester - 2018
    The ground is littered with the dead, but he finds one survivor, a woman named Bridget Decker. Jack gets her to a doctor in Cheyenne. He discovers the Wyoming Raiders, a band of outlaws, are the ones who attacked the wagon, and they want to make sure there are no witnesses. And now the Raiders know about Jack, too.Who will survive the deadly showdown?This is the third novelette in the Tombstone Jack series. It's 15,300 words of traditional western action designed to be read in one sitting. Enjoy! Don't miss the other Tombstone Jack adventures: Tombstone Jack Tombstone Jack and the Redwing Saloon

Chosen by a Chicago Savage 3: The Finale


Jade Jones - 2021
    

The Acquisition


Sonali Gogate - 2017
    She was engaged to be married and everyone knew that her fiancé Rakesh was a great guy. But life took a detour when her father collapsed and Manasi had to rush back to India to take care of ND Software, her father’s company that focused on software for manufacturing industry. When she had been running the company for about six months, ZipMake, the company that was their best customer, got acquired by AccellaFab. Jay Randive, the founder and CEO of AccellaFab wanted to get into the Indian market and he had identified NDS as the Indian software company he wanted to acquire for that purpose. Jay Randive was coming to India to visit NDS, and when he learnt that the CEO’s daughter had stepped in after the CEO suffered a stroke; Jay was looking forward to an easy acquisition.

Anna's Bounty


Deysi O'Donal - 2021
    That is, until I’m randomly picked up by a passing slave ship. As if being abducted by aliens isn’t terrifying enough, now I’m about to be sold to a space brothel. I figure things can’t get much worse, until the ship I’m on is attacked by alien bounty hunters. Sparks start to fly when I meet Rovos, the gorgeous leader who promises to take me back to Earth. Only, I don’t know where Earth is and the aliens who kidnapped me aren’t talking. Despite our growing attraction, Rovos is determined to keep me at arms length. He knows the danger of his trade. The heartache it brings. So he vows to find me somewhere safe. Even if it guts him to let me go. Even if I beg him to let me stay.

Christmas In The Trap: The Bay Style


Street Cred - 2018
    No, boosting is a way of life for the four best friends, bringing money in to help them to survive. With three of the friends having children and one trying to get more studio time, extra money is always good, especially at Christmas time. When a joking idea turns into a formulated plan, the stakes rise to a higher level as the friends go from boosting corporations to robbing people. After selecting their targets, the quad put their plan into action. However, unbeknownst to them, they inadvertently rip off the wrong kingpin, putting all their lives in danger. Will the four friends get to enjoy the type of Christmas that they always imagined? Or will this Christmas be painted red instead of white? Get lost in the grind with Stasi, Celeste, Shad, and TRaw in this gritty African American Urban Fiction novella, Christmas in the Trap: The Bay Style.

The Shock of the Fall Free Sampler


Nathan Filer - 2013
    His name’s Simon. I think you’re going to like him. I really do. But in a couple of pages he’ll be dead. And he was never the same after that.’There are books you can’t stop reading, which keep you up all night.There are books which let us into the hidden parts of life and make them vividly real.There are books which, because of the sheer skill with which every word is chosen, linger in your mind for days.The Shock of the Fall is all of these books.The Shock of the Fall is an extraordinary portrait of one man’s descent into mental illness. It is a brave and groundbreaking novel from one of the most exciting new voices in fiction.

The Story Begins At The End


Sujay - 2020
    All stories are packed with varied set of emotions across intrigue, drama, humor, heartache, charm and delight; and all stories written to guarantee an escape into a world of love, loss, hope and longing. A nice read in these gloomy times of a lockdown.

She’s Only 15 part 2


Shameek Speight - 2018
    After being gunned down during the opening of the center honoring her daughter’s memory, Yvonne awakes alive and more determined than she’s ever been to have the persons responsible for her pain and suffering brought to justice. Relentless in her quest to help other girls that find themselves in situations similar to Sophia’s and to bring attention to her cause, she’s gains an enemy in the Cartel; who are just as determined to eliminate the threat she’s become. Willing to risk it all, Yvonne continues in her fight, regardless of the cost; but will she pay with her life?

Summertime Love With My Chicago Bae


Dedra B. - 2021
    

Til Morning: A Short Story


B. Love - 2018
    If you are looking for a full length novel with a beginning, middle, and end, please choose another B. Love title for your reading pleasure.* Three nights. Two lovers. One weekend that will change their lives forever. For Latimore Hart, nothing is more important than his singleness and money. When he decides to spend the weekend at Decadence, an exclusive twenty-one and up hotel in Memphis, the last thing he expects is to find a woman capable of keeping his interest. In his mind, three days is more than enough time for him to share himself with any woman, but when he meets Dana… everything changes. Dana Green lost a bet with her best friend. Her punishment? To spend the weekend at Decadence. Her original plan was to spend her entire trip in her room, but a late check in leads to Latimore sliding into her vision, arms, and maybe even her heart. At the start of their weekend together, Latimore and Dana both agree that they will part ways and never see each other again when it’s over. Will that be the case, or will they break the only rule at Decadence and continue their affair long after Sunday morning arrives?

From Ratchet To Riches 3: A Hood Love Tale


Patrice Balark - 2019
    More secrets are revealed, loyalty is tested, death is lurking, and love may not be enough to conquer it all. Dani and Mecca are on a mission. They came from poverty and earned a taste of the good life. With a plan in motion to go from ratchet to riches, will they be able to trust a former enemy or will they go tumbling back to the trenches? Dive into the conclusion right here, right now!