But like so many dogs before him, he was never meant to leave. After all, he’s just another project to the humans, worth little more than the results he gives them. Even his name is just a serial number, tattooed inside his ear for identification. Things are changing, though. Strange humans have started visiting the lab in the dark of the night, humans that couldn’t be more different from the researchers. These new humans wear cameras and big white suits. They offer treats to EK-230 and his siblings. Best of all, they come with promises of rescue. Only time will tell whether or not they can be trusted. Humans are humans, and as much as EK-230 wants to love them, humans are rarely good news for a dog like him. The Incredible Story of a Rescued Research Dog This new novel from Aris Austin, "An Author for the Animals," is sure to have you hugging your dog tight. Told from the point of view of a dog being used in a research lab, Echo explores important themes of animal testing, animal care, and open rescue. An instant classic for both animal lovers and fans of LGBTQ+ fiction, this story of a Beagle and his rescuers is sure to earn an honored place in your heart and on your bookshelf. Companion Novel to Shadow Be sure to check out Aris Austin's companion novel to Echo, Shadow! Before there was Echo, there was Shadow. Learn about Annie’s past and the story of the shelter dog she loved so much. Available for Kindle and in print.

    Test him into many hilarious proof. Inka Ninja raffle these tests with ease, except one, the costume test, in which the coach should fool with a costume. A very hard thing to do, because the Jefecito is the master of disguise.

     Jonathan Henry König, billionaire shipping magnate and former Royal Navy Officer is not happy; in fact he’s so angry he’s going to do something about it. Someone took one of his ships and killed all the crew. Jonathan Henry, aka ‘Jake’ sets out to make sure it won’t happen again, at all, ever. With an upsurge of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and other choke points and dithering governments, hamstrung by liberal progressives, unable to do anything, König decides the time is right for a new way of dealing with this problem. The billionaire industrialist has other more immediate problems though. Sued in a Dutch court for failure in duty of care towards his dead employees, he faces a mega multi-million pound fine as the European Court of Human rights comes down against him at appeal. Instead of simply accepting the status quo he plans to take the war to those who pirate and kill either in the name of the Prophet, or for profit. Set in the turbulent teens of the 21st century as navies cut back further and further, Jake decides the time is right for the return of the privately owned ‘man of war’. That idea alone will set him against many governments but his controversial choice of ship design could even set his friends against him. Relocating his business interests to the newly independent Cayman Islands where an old friend is now prime Minister, he draws his plans together but events beyond his control force a conflict in which his ship and her company must win or die. In a final twist of fate, victory for his ship must mean death for his wife and soul mate held captive by a brutal dictator. In the background the clock of history is ticking loudly. As the 24th of May approaches, events seem to be leading everyone towards a replay of a desperate battle. Only one man aboard sees the significance of the date as the seconds count down towards the final confrontation. Will history repeat itself?

    An Action Adventure that brings powerful forces together in a struggle to the death. It is a Sea Story of five billion dollars in gold bullion belonging to Venezuela, stolen by Hugo Chavez before he died. The gold is aboard a sunken Soviet era submarine belonging to Cuba. Also aboard is a lead lined container filled with fissionable material. The discovery by a salvage crew aboard the Seabird Explorer sets off a chain of events that quickly turns to unimagined actions. Filled with men that will do or say anything to get the gold, political greed, murder, cowardice, freebooters, voodoo, a pandemic threat, ruthless gangs, and men caught up in the worse addiction in the world…. Treasure.

    But to the Mercer's, it's known as home. Urban Tales is a series created by Mercy B that depicts the lives of four brothers - Nieem, Navee, Nylam, and Lodie - who reigns supreme from corner to corner of their poverty infested projects. Southside is where they sold their first piece of stolen goods, hit their first piece of pussy, and even caught their first body. No deed goes undone, no stone unturned, and not a thing is deemed off limits when the Mercer's are involved -with the exception of their most beautiful treasure, Laitleigh. Laitleigh is the younger sister of four overbearing brothers who are set on her success. While she's grateful for their leadership and protection, she yearns to seek the benefits and misfortunes of Southside with her own eyes. Determined to spread her wings, she embarks on a life of independency and sworn secrecy. Laitleigh breaks the barriers of involuntary confinement and uncovers a life of sex, drugs, and money that she's too enthralled with to return to the fairytale life that was designed for her at the hands of her brothers. Urban Tales is a riveting yet comforting story based in the mid-90s that will touch the depths of your soul and keep the brim of your brain buzzing.

    Not criminal, but a history of bad relationships. Now twenty-eight, she had seen her fair share of men who talked cool but acted mean, one of which she had been married to for five years. Now she was divorced, unemployed and wondering what more fun adventures life had in store for her. Seeking a new life, she answers an ad in the paper for a job totally out of her comfort zone. So far out, it was in Wyoming, away from the city lights Michaela had known all her life. But, it was a new start and a chance to right all the poor choices she had made over the years. Would new options make a difference? And what about the neighbor who seemed to be the epitome of the rugged cowboy? Could he break her preferences for the wrong men who always set her up for failure? This is a standalone romance short story ending HEA!

    Now he's being released. Some men want to rebuild their lives when they're released from prison. Robichaud doesn't have a life to rebuild. They destroyed that and everything in it when they falsely imprisoned him. All he has now is revenge. Sweet revenge served cold. He intends to get it in spades.

    It is a region rich in stark beauty--and supernatural lore. The harsh landscape, with its rocky seaside cliffs and thundering surf and miles of dark, mysterious forest farther inland, lends itself to the ghost story. Overlaying the ghost tales gathered in this book is a sense of unspeakable horror and malice.

    Eddie is a reckless and dissolute operator, under investigation by the force and in debt to local mob chief, Vincent Mullis. When a killer starts targeting prostitutes in north London, Mullis is unusually keen for Eddie to solve the crime, but why? A serial killer is targeting prostitutes in Islington, the victims having a number of unusual links. The killings begin the same week that convicted killer and local man, Paddy Graham, is released from prison following a life sentence for murder. DS Eddie Kane has inadvertently found himself under the thumb of Vincent Mullis, who has taken ownership of a debt Eddie has built up with terminally-ill bookmaker, Arnie Duggan. Eddie’s troubles begin to spiral out of control when he is placed under investigation following a drugs-bust gone wrong. While suspended, he is forced to investigate the murders for Mullis, who wants to get to the murderer before the police. He then reluctantly hears a murder confession from his former bookmaker... In this heart-stopping, gripping crime drama, Eddie’s investigations lead him into a murky world of pornography, murder and revenge, all of which seems to centre around a local church and the charismatic vicar, Jonathan Carter. Eddie is feeling the pressure from all sides, but will there be any chance of salvation?

     - The difference between spirit guides and your loved ones in spirit - yes, there is a difference! - The importance of Intention and Meditation. - The TRUTH about Protection. What it is and what it is NOT. This is important information that everyone who wants to nurture his or her relationship with the spirit world must know. - The significance of symbols. - The two most powerful steps that will make all the difference to your development and success! …and more! Five Steps to Communicating with Spirit has been designed to support, encourage and help those who are just starting out on their journey to connecting with spirit. It offers safe and sound guidance from an experienced, natural born medium who has been in your shoes. While aimed at beginners, those who have already begun their development and are looking for ways to improve their skills or add to their practice will also find this book valuable. You are just a few pages away from knowing exactly how to start developing and nurturing your ability to communicate with spirit! Don't miss Five MORE Steps to Communicating with Spirit Book 2: Mobilize Your Medium Within! available on Amazon NOW. Get your copy today!

     When the fifty-something friends from Lancashire decide to take some time out together, little do they know that they will end up traversing Spain from north to south in an old and somewhat unsightly mini-campervan. Garrulous Geoff, hefty Harry and the relatively rational Jeremy, unused to spending longer than an evening in each other’s company, are thrust together for a month of travel and cohabitation which the latter relates to us with candour, pulling no punches when it comes to describing their more embarrassing escapades.

    After the death of their father on Christmas Day, secrets continued to pour out. The sister’s decided that the New Year would be a fresh start for all of them, so they decided to travel to New York to watch the ball drop together. Everything was going fine until each of them returned to their respective homes. Andrea is moving forward with her life and is still getting used to the idea of being pregnant. D’Mari is all that she dreamt of in a man, but will the long distance become more of a strain on their budding relationship? With all that surrounded her father’s death, Drea had totally forgotten about her stalker situation until she was starkly reminded of it. Not knowing who is after her, will Drea turn to D’Mari for help? Or will she try to resolve it on her own, costing her more than she bargained for? Anastasia Holiday can’t believe how her divorce from Richard has turned into a complete nightmare. Drea continues to help her and things are finally looking up, until the unexpected occurs. Will Anastasia ever get her divorce from Richard legally, or will his final attempt at destroying her life be successful? After all, he knows that Kyler is the link to her happiness. Alyssa Holiday still can’t believe the turn of events that her career has taken. She wanted to be an FBI agent for so long and worked hard to make her dream come true. However, when a new light is shined on her fiancé Corey, Lyssa feels like she has been backed into a corner. Her heart and her head are pulling in different directions. Will this new information make her decision about her job easier? Will she continue to plan a wedding even with all the chaos? Or, will she be looking for a new job and a new man simultaneously? Alexis Holiday wasn’t all that concerned about JR’s profession until it hit close to home—very close. She now has to decide whether or not money and the only man that she has ever loved is worth causing heartache to her family. To add to her troubles, Lexi now feels like J.R. isn’t the man that she thought he was. Will the newfound couple overcome these obstacles, or will it be the end to something beautiful? After all of the drama, secrets, and lies have been revealed, will the Holiday Sisters get their happily ever after, or are some things just too good to be true? Find out all the answers in Thug Holiday 3: Valentine’s Edition by best-selling authors Twyla T, Patrice Balark, Dani Littlepage, and J. Dominique.

    Despite the ache that once lived in her heart due to her and Tedric’s bad breakup, Makayla was able to find the strength and courage to move on, thanks to Jeff who’d helped her to love again. Jeff knew that linking himself to a king of the drug world like Tedric would change he and Makayla’s lives forever; he just had no clue how big of a change Tedric would bring after being reunited with Makayla. No matter how much she tells herself that Jeff is her everything and Tedric needs to remain in the past, Tedric makes it loud and clear that he doesn’t feel the same way. Will Makayla give in to temptation and allow Tedric to awaken a love she chose not to tell Jeff about, or will her love and loyalty for Jeff cause her to remain faithful and let the past remain just that, the past? All Tamar wanted was one night of hot, passionate sex with the notorious, Fabian Grant, a well-known drug dealer in Miami and also Tedric’s right hand man. Fabian had numerous one-night stands in his lifetime but had never come across a woman who made him want to go back for seconds. Tamar had broken the mold. Yet, because of his affiliation with drugs and her being a school principal, Tamar has no desire to see Fabian again. Little does she know, Fabian is accustomed to getting what he wants and refuses to let her break the mold twice. Quanna and Tuck have what seems like the perfect relationship. However, Tuck can’t ignore the feeling that something is preventing Quanna from giving him her all. Just like her best friend, Makayla, Quanna is having a hard time shaking her past, but the last thing she wants is for it to cost her future. While she thinks it best she handles everything on her own, she finds herself faced with an ultimatum that leaves her wondering where her loyalty truly lies. In Forever Mine, Tynessa takes you on a rollercoaster ride with this circle of friends and the drama that surrounds them. Sometimes love has a way of not letting you fully walk away, and some people just can’t help who they love.

    The ones who drink and smoke while carrying a new life, the ones who take them to court every chance they get to raise their child support? What about the ones who don’t let them see their children, who turn their children against them or who hate their children because daddy doesn’t want or love her? Yeah, you know them and you wonder just like we all do. Having a messy baby momma has got to be the worst thing in the world if you ask many. But then again, some men are just as messy. In this five book series you will meet some very messy baby mommas’; each book telling one of their stories. The stories of the ones who are not happy to be a baby momma and want more and the ones who shouldn't have been a mother in the first place. These five women like to keep up as much drama as humanly possible. There is nothing they won’t do, no where they won’t go and no measures they won’t take to make their baby daddies and the people in their circle lives a living hell. Some feel they are entitled to what they want, some just don’t want to see their baby daddies happy and others just want what’s fair. This five-part series will give you the trials, tribulation, drama, and mess of each woman. These are the stories of Tasha, Brit, Armani, Q and Salena.

    Monet, comes a chaotic masterpiece that revolves around the lives of married couple Cheyanne and Lavelle Baltimore. Their lives are far from the fairytale marriage that everyone prays to experience. Where love is supposed to be the nucleus to every marriage, their nucleus was chaos. The highs and lows of thirty-year-old Cheyanne Baltimore are penned in this debut novel. See, Cheyenne was like every woman that wants the ‘American Dream’. And after marrying her high school sweetheart Lavelle Baltimore, she thought she had just that. But her dream quickly turned into a nightmare and chaos. With the constant infidelity, endless lies and frequent drug use by Lavelle, Cheyanne loses herself in her marriage and becomes a shell of her former self. Their marriage is turned upside down when the one secret that Lavelle desperately tried to keep, comes to light, it is at that point that Cheyanne reaches her breaking point and finds herself wanting to run right out of the small town that she calls Home Sweet Home. But when you’re married to the most prominent family in town, Cheyenne soon finds out that leaving won’t be as easy as she thought; especially with a mother-in-law like Eva Baltimore, who will do everything in her power to make sure that her family is reflected in a positive light, even if it means getting her hands dirty. Everything that was once familiar to Cheyanne is now foreign. Lavelle’s secret that crippled their marriage seems to open up a chain of events in Cheyanne’s life and she finds herself questioning everyone and everything. She has done all that she could to make her marriage work, but it seemed the more she forgave him, the more she endured. With Cheyanne losing hope, it feels like everything around her is crumbling, but will she will endure through it all or will she crumble too? Find out in the first installment of Did You Think I’d Crumble by C. Monet.