As a teenager, her mother was committed to an asylum and then a local priest forced her into an abusive marriage. But when her husband dies in an accident Peggy sees an opportunity to start again and trains as a midwife.In 1950s Dublin it is not easy for a woman to make a living and Peggy sees a chance to start a business and soon a lucrative maternity home is up and running. But when Peggy realizes that the lack of birth control is an issue for women, she uses their plight as a way to make more money. Very soon Peggy is on the wrong side of the law. What makes a woman decide to walk down a dark path? Can Peggy ever get back on the straight and narrow? Or will she have to pay for her crimes?Set against the backdrop of Ireland in the 1950’s The Abandoned tells the story of one woman’s fight for survival and her journey into the underbelly of a dangerous criminal world.The Abandoned is a debut novel not to be missed, it will appeal to fans of authors like Cara Hunter, Joy Ellis and Helen Fields What everyone is saying about The Abandoned:  "Great fast paced book, great strong characters" Wendy Haines"An engrossing story which is so hard to look back at and think that things like this really happened not that long ago. A superb debut." Susan Hampson - Books From Dusk Till Dawn"I loved how fast-paced and chilling every part of this novel was, as it certainly kept me on my toes from start to finish, keeping my level of intrigued peaked until the very last second." Kaisha Holloway - The Writing Garnet"Brilliant. High expectations are set for future books by Sharon Thompson an author to keep your eye on. A story you won’t forget quickly." Gemma Myers - Between The Pages Book Club"The pace throughout is steady with some of the faster-paced parts providing some darker more grittier moments." Rachel Broughton - Rae Reads"The perfect mix of Historical Fiction, Thriller, Suspense, and Crime. I'm excited to read more from Sharon Thompson." Dash Fan Book Reviews"The Abandoned is a fabulous historical thriller and though I disproved of Peggy’s actions, I thoroughly enjoyed her story." Susan Corcoran - Booksaremycwtches"Cannot praise this author highly enough. I will be recommending this to anyone who listens." Philomena Callan - Cheekypee Reads And Reviews"This is a superbly written book with a good heavy plot that keeps on giving and opening more." Sue Ward - Read Along With Sue"It’s gritty, dark, vivid and sometimes very very brutal (see the blurb for her job descriptions, throw in some violence and you’re halfway there), but always gripping, with dark laughs in there to keep your head above water." Bernadette Maycock - BRMaycock's Book Blog"A very good read that will appeal to readers of thrillers and crime fiction.

    I write happy-ever-after romance novels, and after writing ten romance novels you’d think I’d know a thing or two about love. But I’ve been chasing my own happy-ever-after for a long time. I seem to have no problem starting my fairytale, but the ending never comes to be. My love life isn’t the best-seller that I’ve written, so I decided to change things up and write a dark romance.While finding my way around and reading books in that genre, I discovered something unexpected. I found a sexy, romantic man who happens to have a soft spot for romances. He’s an alpha male, and that type would never have appealed to me before…but it’s amazing what you see when you look between the lines.

    He’s always been a serious, quiet man. But now he’s up to his eyeballs in diapers and onesies.Enter beautiful researcher Kaylee Scott. Kaylee sees Adam struggling, and makes him an offer he can’t refuse... She’ll act as his temporary nanny, if he connects her with other ranchers in the area, so she can get the data she needs for her big tech employer.Though Kaylee’s satisfied the sexy cowboy is holding up his end of the bargain, he can’t seem to drop his serious attitude. Still, she can’t fight her attraction to him. He’s so darned cute when he’s holding the baby, and he seems dedicated to becoming the best father possible. And when they kiss...Kaylee knows she’s in serious trouble.With her project ending soon, Kaylee is torn. She’s supposed to leave town in a few weeks. But can her heart take it if she has to leave Adam behind?

    Ginny, a descendant of the original owner, is there to keep me company.One look at her and I’m instantly smitten. Beautiful and knowledgeable, she peppers my days with historical facts and my nights with spice.By the end of the week, I’m convinced we’re destined to be together.But Ginny has secrets of her own—secrets that could end it all when we’ve only just begun.This is a sweet and steamy standalone holiday novella.

    When Katherine Langley’s roommate, Emma, disappears from a house party on New Year’s Day, the only evidence left is a single set of footprints in the snow leading down to a deserted dock. Flashback sixteen months to Katherine’s first day at the University of Virginia when life is sweet. She is finally free from the drama of her parents’ dysfunctional marriage and ready to focus on studying to become a nurse. Her brother, Ben, belongs to the hottest fraternity on campus, and her new roommate, Emma, is beautiful and charming, a party girl whose answer for a hangover is happy hour. She is also a psychopath. When Katherine’s obsessive-compulsive overprotective brother succumbs to Emma’s charms and falls dangerously off-track, Katherine must save Ben from himself. From the University of Virginia campus to a cozy cottage on Carter’s Creek, Saving Ben is a haunting tale of love and loyalty, anger management, substance abuse, and betrayal.“This beautifully designed book might have come from any of the biggest publishing houses and sit shoulder to shoulder with some of the best LOOKING books to be released this year . . .The writing is exceptional and the story compelling with an emotional resonance that demonstrates a maturity to the writing that makes Ashley Farley an author to watch.”— Judge, Writer’s Digest 21st Annual Self-Published Book Awards

    Something that seems to attract the attention of hunky shapeshifters. Themes include Paranormal Pregnancy, Shifter Menages, love triangles and one on one action! Book 1: GIFTED TO THE BEAR Avery Clarke has just discover she is one of the gifted and now the FBI are hunting her. Handsome WereBear Jim Duncan is the only one who can help her but his kindness will come at a price... Book 2: GIFTED TO THE DRAGON A one night stand with a handsome stranger leaves young Madison Bennett pregnant. Little does she know, that stranger was a dragon shifter and being pregnant has now activated her “gift”...Book 3: GIFTED TO THE WOLVES Jayme Adler is well aware of her gift and has been sent to infiltrate a wolf pack and the two Alphas in particular. That is if they do not infiltrate her first...Book 4: GIFTED TO THE LION Paulina Mars has always used her gift to fight. However, a handsome WereLion named Mark was about to enter her life and show her things she never even imagined were real...Book 5: GIFTED TO THE ANGEL Lauren Grant has just been kidnapped. The man says he is an angel and he also tells her that she is already pregnant with his future child... even though they have never met before! You simply will not be able to put these books down! Scroll back up and start reading the whole package right away!

    I need the money.But what if he expects me to…sleep with him. I can’t…I won’t…until he smirks and then I’m toast. I think I need a new plan.  Bad boy + flawed girl does not equal perfect. From USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Miles comes a steamy standalone romance!

    When Trace and Savanna’s mutual enemy closes in, will secrets, lies, and forbidden passions cost them everything? Fatal Honor: Miles is Charlotte’s one and only weakness. He’s also her only hope. Can he keep her safe as they travel across continents and explore the depth of their feelings for each other? Or will misplaced honor and treasonous loyalties prove fatal for them both? Fatal Courage: In twenty-one missions, CIA golden girl Ruby McKellen has failed only once, thanks to Navy SEAL Jaxon Sloan, the man who stole her heart and forced her to choose between him and her partner. To prove her partner's innocence and save her damaged career, Ruby is running an unsanctioned mission—and the only way to get the proof she needs is to go to Jax for help. Books in the series include: Fatal Truth – Trace and Savanna Fatal Honor – Miles and Charlotte Fatal Love – Cal and Beatrice; Connor and Sabrina Fatal Courage – Jax and Ruby Fatal Vision – Colton and Shelby Fatal Thrill - Jon and Jaya