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The Bankroll Squad Trilogy (All 3 books combined)


David Weaver - 2013
    Many consider these books as one of the best trilogies ever written and contributed to the street fiction genre. For a limited time, download all three books and catch up on some of the most emotional and unpredictable creative writing that you shall ever witness! A must read! If you have never read the Bankroll Squad series, this is for you! **Pre-order Bankroll Squad 4 today from Amazon!!** **Also pre-order "I Love You Bitch" by David Weaver (Paperback only)

Amish Romance: Tessa's Baby (Tessa's Story Book 2)


Brenda Maxfield - 2018
    She had to do it-she could no longer live with herself. But how is she going to explain the sudden appearance of a baby in Hollybrook? How will she answer the probing questions sure to come? Tessa is tired of lies. Tired of deception. But her mother refuses to destroy their chance for a new life, a new beginning. So, the sham continues. When Tessa's affection for Levi Riehl grows into something unexpected, she knows it will never work. She struggles to stifle their growing love, but Levi isn't so easily deterred. But how can Tessa hold any hope for a relationship when she can't reveal the truth? And even worse, how can she hold any hope for peace or a normal life when she can't forgive herself? "In the tradition of the works of Beverly Lewis, Cindy Woodsmall, and Wanda Brunstetter, Brenda Maxfield continues to bring you gripping Amish tales of love, struggle, and restoration." Enjoy this inspirational Christian romance today!

Outback Heat


Suzanne Brandyn - 2010
    She wants to sell the family’s cattle station and return to Sydney and her fiancé as quickly as possible. Sarah doesn’t want anyone to find out what she’d done in the past. She wants to close this chapter of her life for good and then there will never be a reason to return to this dusty one horse town. Ethan Wade, her first love claims that he owns half of Munro Station but Sarah wants him out. As they try to settle their differences, a raging attraction ignites. Will Sarah and Ethan find each other again as Sarah's past creeps back from her storehouse of regrets? Outback Heat was previously published under the title of Heat in the Outback. Blurb:

Execution of Faith


Stephen Taylor - 2020
    Can Danny Pearson stop them or will this be his downfall...Since leaving the SAS, Danny Pearson passes time doing freelance security jobs. Still mourning the loss of his wife and son, Danny’s just trying to live the quiet life getting by day by day.When his best friend Scott is asked for help from an old work colleague, Danny and Scott investigate. What they find leads them into a dangerous world of terrorists, mercenary killers and a plot to change the balance of world power. Will Danny live long enough to stop a global disaster…Execution of faith is the first in the Danny Pearson Thriller Series. If you like sharp humour and fast-paced action and adventure, then you’ll love Stephen Taylor’s first rollercoaster action thriller.Readers are saying“Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp, Jason Bourne and now Danny Pearson.”

The Silver Saddle


Stephen Michael Hundley - 2016
    High cliffs and black timber forests lead onto dangerous trails which twist and turn all the way to its violent and natural conclusion. Will and Evaline Garrison settle in Colorado and with young sons Gabe and Ransom built their ranch on lands hunted by ancient tribes of Indians for centuries. After many battles Garrison finds himself once again losing his family and hard won land. Bigger battles loom as an expanding railroad pushes onto the ranch despite Garrison's battle against it. His fight grows into epic battles and as friends and foes die his young sons are forced to take up trails of vengeance. On a ride for revenge Gabe found May Horn with a bloody knife in a darkened street. Pursued by twelve railroad trackers they run for days across towering cliff trails. Sharps rifles, Winchester carbines and Colt pistols do their talking for them and many die on their bloody trail. A warm romance buds and pushes up thru the ashes as the characters fight to survive. Readers will find their own brand of justice, as they ride bound to characters, so good or so evil. The Silver Saddle, a full size original Western saga is written in an old style, with deadly consequences of our unforgiving desperate migrations into the Old West. No emotion will be left untouched!

Delta Protectors Box Set (Security Books 1-3)


Kayla Myles - 2018
    She’s well on her way to becoming a world-renowned actress and her latest movie will surely be a big hit at the box office. She’s basically winning at life… Until now. The emergence of a mysterious stalker, hell-bent on taking her no matter what, has put a wrench into Veronica’s perfect life. After a foiled kidnapping attempt at her latest project, her agents are left with no choice but to hire a Delta Protector. Jason Keyes had been content serving as part of the Delta Force until a mission goes awry and the blood of his beloved comrade stained his hands. Desperate for escape, he leaves the military and goes back home, only for his old friend Chase to offer him a job he can’t refuse: to protect Veronica Langley. As their differences collide and each of them battle to get their way, will their passionate arguments lead to something more? Or will their bullheaded personalities clash and spell death for the both of them? TORN APART Georgiana Pratt, aka “George”, is sick and tired of living under her parents’ rules. She yearns for the day when she can finally spread her wings and make decisions for herself. Studying at a university far, far away from her parents’ prying eyes seems like the perfect solution to her problem. Despite their protest, she leaves the comforts of home and takes the first step into college. She swears this time the only person to run her life is the person possessing it: her. Ex-Marine Spencer Downing has been waiting for a challenge to come his way, and his new assignment might just be the ticket. It wasn’t just a simple protector job; he needed to disguise himself as a student, and keep an eye on a girl who’s never been out of her parents’ roof. The catch is she must never find out. As the fates conspire to get Spencer and George closer, will they give in and provide a chance for their love to blossom? Or will the secret between them tear them apart? BROKEN Rebecca Hayes has joined Chase’s pack of delta protectors, and her first mission involves protecting two subjects – a budding musician and his daughter. Despite her extensive military training and expertise, even she has to admit guarding two people would be difficult…which is why she’s getting a partner. Rebecca is in for the shock of her life when she meets Michael Gardner, the newest addition, and her partner, as well as the man who destroyed her heart many years ago. Michael is surprised to meet his former flame, and sees this moment as an opportunity to rekindle the bond broken between them. But how can he do that when the girl he left behind is now a woman determined to have nothing to do with him? Tanner Lee’s reputation in the music industry has reached a point where going out unprotected is no longer an option, more so for his daughter, Elizabeth, who he already hardly ever has time for. While he plays his bad boy image down to a T, a bigger part of him just wants to be the doting father Elizabeth needs and deserves. He hires Rebecca and Michael to protect them, and the spark that ignites between him and Rebecca is too strong to deny… With feelings she thought she’d buried to the ground starting to resurface, can Rebecca and Michael work things out before their issues threaten to jeopardize the mission? Or will Tanner and Rebecca cross the forbidden line and find their own happy ending…with each other ***Delta Protectors is three standalone security romance books each with a guaranteed happily ever after.

Blood of a Boss: The Moreno Family


Askari - 2014
    Now, at the age of 23, his sole ambition is to lock down the streets of Philly and reclaim the power and glory his estranged father once possessed. Unfortunately, the only thing standing in his way is the grandfather he never knew existed. As Sonny begins his bloody rise to prominence, the concept of family falls by the wayside and murder reigns supreme. Love turns to hate and some who claim to be loyal commit indelible acts of treason. Will Sonny's bloodline be the cause of his success or the root of his downfall? Either way, the streets of Philly will never be the same.

The Colony (The Survivors Book Seventeen)


Nathan Hystad - 2021
    

Body in the Basement (Hearts Grove Cozy Mystery Book 12)


Danielle Collins - 2020
    

A Thrill of Hope


Diane Greenwood Muir - 2019
    easy. Especially a busy Christmas season. Parties, kids, decorations, kids, pictures, kids, vacation, kids. It's going to take every single adult in Polly's house to pull off a successful holiday. Fortunately, they're up to the task. Doug Randall is still fretting over what to do with his future. He enlists Polly and Henry's help when he comes up with another great idea. He doesn't want Polly to find a body in the building they investigate, but a mystery emerges when he peels wallpaper away from a gigantic painting. Bellingwood's history hasn't given up all its secrets yet and the latest spooky tale stirs memories that had been long-forgotten. Henry's sister, Lonnie, remembers going to the library on her way home from school simply to avoid the old building and she didn't even know the whole story. Once she found out, the creepy factor made more sense. Everything is wrapped up in the joy and excitement of the season. There is nothing quite as wonderful as sharing the holiday with your friends.

LETTING GO: How to accept change, free up your thought patterns and start living life to the fullest


Romuald Andrade - 2016
     Mara is cynical, weary, and frustrated and does not know what to do about it until she meets a psychologist who is able to show her a better way out. But is it too late for Mara? Will she lose the relationships she cherishes in her life? Will she be able to apply the advice to better her current situation? As with all of Andrade’s books, this one is filled with actionable advice you can put into effect immediately. In addition to the fable, the book includes a detailed framework examining the root causes of mental frustration and how they can be fixed.

Aftermath of a Murder


V.K. McGivney - 2015
    The marriage had not been happy and as the investigation into his murder gets underway, she is horrified to discover that Howard had been leading a secret life of which she was totally unaware. Each new revelation hits her like a seismic shock, but she is determined to keep her children from learning the terrible truth about their father. She takes them on a trip to Wales where she experiences a peace and sense of freedom that formerly eluded her. On their return she sinks into depression and is persuaded to join a therapy group. Here she finds a vital clue leading to the discovery of the identity of Howard’s murderer.

The Spoiled Princess


Sigal Adler - 2017
    The Spoiled Princess ************************* There once lived a king in a grand far-off palace Along with his daughter, the sweet princess Alice ; The king loved his daughter, gave her all he had So she would be happy, and never feel sad.

Amish Neighbors: Stories From The Heart Collection


Tattie Maggard - 2019
    10 Stories of Love, Faith, and Family "Like Amish soup for the soul."From the author of the bestselling Amish romance series Forbidden Amish Love comes Amish Neighbors, a short story romance collection from the heart.Ten stories under one cover.

But You Deserve Better


B. Love - 2017
    Because of his deep relationship with his sisters and mother, he knew all that it took to make a woman feel loved and appreciated. Because he watched heartbreak lead one of his sisters to kill herself with the use of drugs and alcohol, he knew all that it took to break a woman. Lianne Rodgers is the epitome of a gifted soul. Her love for music blessed her with a record deal at the age of seventeen, and since then she’s been traveling the world for years gracing stage after stage with her tremendous talent. As much as she loves what she does, she’s tired – mentally, physically, and emotionally. When Lianne returns to Memphis for a break, she falls in love with Jabari’s cooking after a visit to his restaurant. She ordered the food to go and ate it at home to avoid being seen and recognized, but the food was so good she made her way back to his restaurant to meet the man behind the best meal she’d ever had in her life. Jabari is used to people singing his praises for his food, but Lianne’s praises touch him in a different way. A different place. And when she asks him to be her personal chef during her stay in Memphis he happily agrees just for the chance to be near her. They say food nourishes the soul, and Jabari uses his culinary skills to reach Lianne in a way that no man ever has. There’s just one problem – she’s in a relationship with her manager. When her break is over, Lianne is committed to returning to her man, her life, and her career… but after waiting for a woman like Lianne for years… Jabari has no plans of letting her get away from Memphis or him that easily.