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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!
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.
The Land of Strong Men
A.M. Chisholm - 1919
Excerpt and one of them, Gavin, was reputed to be the strongest man in the neighborhood. The daughter, a long-limbed slip of a girl who rode like a cow-puncher, was about the boy's age. Though Godfrey French had a ranch it was worked scarcely at all. The boys did not like work, and apparently did not have to. Godfrey French was reputed to have money. His ranch was a hang-out for what were known as "remittance men," young Englishmen who received more or less regular allowances from home--or perhaps to keep away from home. There were rumors of gambling and hard drinking at French's ranch. "Well, I'll take you home," the boy said. "You can ride my pony. He's on a rope a mile from here. But I'll have to hang up this buck, or the coyotes will chew him." He found two small saplings close together, bent them down, trimmed them and lashed their tops. Over these he placed the tied legs of the buck. With a little search he found a long dry pole. With this he had a tripod. As he hoisted with the pole the spring
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)
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:
The Crystal Mage
Whiskey Flowers - 2019
Crystal blames the Raelin and the man who sent her father Max to die, the former Archmage Kevin Wilson. If Crystal's Aunt Mattie has her way Crystal would get no revenge, instead Crystal would be married to Alton Story, a disgusting boy who spends most of his time in brothels. More than Story has asked about Crystal, she is one of the few female mages in the kingdom and many people had asked about her to her selfish Aunt Mattie. In order to escape her life Crystal moves to the Tower Of Magic in Dyson where she quickly establishes herself as a student to watch out for. Unfortunately, Crystal finds out that all of her training may have been for naught. The Kingdom of Downey has been deemed a threat and their Dragonknights were responsible for killing mages a few years prior. What is even worse, the Raelinians were soundly defeated and the former Archmage was sent into hiding by a mage rumored to be even stronger than Crystal is, Jonathan the Lightning.
A Galactic Coming of Age
Krystyn Dean - 2017
Races operating within their own planetary systems are to be left alone until they begin to develop the ability to travel at FTL (faster than light speeds). When the ability to travel at FTL becomes apparent, one of the members of the Federation is nominated to help ease the newcomer through the Galactic citizenship process. Unfortunately, not all the galaxies systems belong to the Federation, and some of those systems are much less than friendly. The last several decades have seen the development of war like societies that systematically loot developing planets. They take the water, and other precious resources, including slaves, leaving the remaining native inhabitants a barren planet. Without resources the population simply dies a slow death. The Egolari are here because we, meaning the people of Earth, happen to possess a skill set and an aptitude that is critical to the needs of the Federation. The major problem within the Federation is that virtually all the members have, for centuries been living in peace. They have developed a society that is not well suited to counter the growing violence presented by the nonaligned races. In short, they have no way to protect themselves, let alone protect the fledgling races just arriving on the galactic scene. Enter Earth. Of all the emerging races to become future galactic members, one has a superior potential to face the violence threatened by the nonaligned races. You guessed it, Humanity. The Federation realized that to continue to function as an organized galactic society, they would have to develop a military arm that could provide the Federation and emerging systems the protection of a fleet of space vessels and marines. Humanity was the race most capable of leading the development of that military organization because we had not progressed so far that our war like tendencies had begun to erode. Although we were not yet ready for galactic membership, we were a necessity that could fill the need, thus we were getting a crash course in how to travel the galaxy, protecting ourselves and the Federation with the full expectation that we would go where no human has gone before, and kick some alien ass.
Yesterday Erased
Andy Schrock - 2013
An unlikely meeting with a cop and a skateboard sends his life in a completely new direction. He starts high school and, along with his group of misfit friends, soon becomes a contender on the Cincinnati skateboard scene. Along the way he quickly learns that life off the board isn’t so simple. The party life is snatching his friends away from their boards. He winds up stuck in an on-again and off-again love triangle. And he realizes that not fitting in just may be the death of him. YESTERDAY ERASED is a hard-to-put-down, 109,000-word commercial fiction piece, based on my own experiences growing up. It deals in themes any young adult, skateboarder or not, can relate to and leaves you pondering your life when you’re done. No matter who you are, you'll find a piece of yourself in this book! The author, Andy Schrock, spent most of his time growing up on a skateboard. He now makes a living creating content online as well as running his own skateboard company, ReVive Skateboards. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife and their son.
Runes of Issalia Bonus Box Set: Complete Epic Series Special Edition (Issalia Omnibus Book 1)
Jeffrey L. Kohanek - 2020
A desperate quest for an enchanted relic. The final battle to save mankind from extinction.1,100 pages of epic fantasy filled with magic, mystery, and monsters._________________________________Meet the heroes of Issalia:Brock is a downtrodden teen behind a false identity. Within a school for the elite, he discovers a long-forgotten magic. Can he tame his frightening new abilities?Ashland trains as a magic-based healer until she discovers conspiracies the empire is protecting. Determined to pursue a better future, she must overcome her troubled past.Cameron, an imposing warrior with legendary bloodlines, trains to become the greatest swordsman of his generation. Can he escape his father's shadow?Benny's inventions amaze his peers and superiors until he combines magic with science, and changes his world forever. If only he understood the destruction he would cause.Parker is an archer whose father is a powerful empire leader. What will the man do when he discovers his son's betrayal?Tenzi, a sailor and expert knife thrower, becomes embroiled in a struggle to save her world. Will her courage be sufficient when faced by a horde of giant monsters?_______________________________Includes the COMPLETE Runes of Issalia trilogy and the aftermath novella, ICON, books combining for over 250 5-star Amazon reviews, and 700 Goodreads 5-star ratings.Books in this boxed set:The Buried Symbol: Runes of Issalia, Book IThe Emblem Throne: Runes of Issalia, Book IIAn Empire in Runes: Runes of Issalia, Book IIIICON: An Issalia companion tale EXCLUSIVE to this set
Body in the Basement (Hearts Grove Cozy Mystery Book 12)
Danielle Collins - 2020
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.
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.
Almost Perfect
Denise Hampton - 2012
But now, desperate for funds, the beautiful lady challenges him again ... and wins! Taking Lucien's money and fleeing into the night, the surprisingly sweet taste of his kiss still on her lips, Cassie is certain she's seen the last of him -- until an untimely carriage accident forces her to feign amnesia, and she hears the rogue call her his wife!Lucien is delighted to be able to call the bluff of the delectable vixen who bested him, no doubt through questionable methods. Whether she sticks to her "lost memory" charade or admits to a lie, Lucien will get his due! But the bewitching card shark is still holding several aces -- and her next sensuous gamble may just win the heart of an irresistible scoundrel.
Operation Destruct (Jonathan Anders Book 1)
Christopher Nicole - 2019
When a Russian trawler is mysteriously wrecked off Guernsey in the Channel Islands, British Intelligence wants to investigate because one of their agents was on board. However, the investigation could prove embarrassing since their agent was planning to defect with the trawler and Madam Anna Cantelna, Nobel Prize-winning marine biologist. Agent Jonathan Anders is called in to do some skin-diving around the wreck. A routine assignment? Not for Jon, who promptly finds himself entangled in an international misadventure—with the Russians trying to exterminate him and the British police pursuing him for murder! Praise for Christopher Nicole: “An exciting story… action-filled and unpredictable” - Publishers Weekly “Told with smooth authenticity” - Publishers Weekly “Will appeal to squadrons of readers” - Library Journal Christopher Nicole’s novels have been read by millions all over the world. Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, he later attended colleges in Guyana and in Barbados. In his long prolific career, Nicole has published over 200 novels and non-fiction works.