Orphaned at 16 and widowed at 23, she longs to escape poverty, start a new life, and find true love. When she corresponds with mercantile owner, Jake, she feels drawn to him. But Jake only wants a marriage of convenience and a helper in his store. Believing she will come to accept a loveless marriage, Virginia travels to California. But her dreams of a peaceful life soon fade. Nothing will melt Jake's cold heart, and when Virginia finds herself falling in love with Jake, she realizes she must leave California, and all that she's ever wanted, behind.

    Then she was dead.‘The discovery of the bruised and battered corpse of English policewoman Moira Grainger results in an unlikely pairing of the two men involved with her — ex-husband Colin Grainger and colleague and lover Detective Inspector John Moore — now searching for the murderer of the woman they both love . . . Originally published as Dangerous to Know.

    She passes on inspirational experiences about the Amish culture in her novels, but readers want more. So, in this 31 Day ‘challenge’ Karen shares all she’s gleaned so far. Book Table of Contents Day 1 Faith Day 2 Commitment Day 3 Community spirit Day 4 Simple Life Day 5 Deep character and enduring values Day 6 Serenity Prayer Day 7 Downsize Day 8 Organized Bliss Day 9 Read Amish Books Day 10 Daddy Time Day 11 Garden Day 12 Gelassenheit Day 13 Volunteer Day 14 Small Business Day 15 The Wardrobe Day 16 People of all Ages Day 17 Turn Off… Day 18 Less Anxiety Day 19 Be True Day 20 Live Without… Day 21 Handwritten Letters Day 22 Sense of Accomplishment Day 23 Walk Day 24 Humor Day 25 Looking Forward Day 26 Thrift Day 27 Pace with Nature Day 28 Rules of a Godly Life Day 29 Celebrate Day 30 Choral Singing Day 31 Don’t be… Sermon on the Mount Complete Rules of a Godly Life Karen promises you that you’ll still be able to wear jewelry, jeans, and drive a Jeep. (She has a thing for Jeeps).

    Will her decisions break her, or will she learn from her mistakes and make better choices when she gets the chance to? Kentrell Banner has consistently chosen to disregard Cassidy’s feelings and do him. After constantly poking the bear, the results are catastrophic. Going through the motions behind the choices he has made, will he be able to redeem himself and change for the better or will he continue to prove that he is just another spoiled and self-centered man with commitment issues? Candice consistently tries to keep Malachi in the friend zone. Fighting her feelings for him, maybe harder than it seems. Will she give into her heart and be happy with a man that wants to give her the world or will she treat him like the next number in her line up? Malachi is in a battle with the woman that has his heart. Trying to prove to Candice over and over that he can be the man for her is becoming tiring. Will he fight for the woman he loves to notice him or will he choose to walk away from the only girl that has ever had his heart? Follow these four as they battle their way through this thing that we call love. Lies will be told, hearts will be broken, loyalties will be tested, find out who will be left standing when the dust settles.

    Love is the furthest thing on his mind until he inserts himself in a domestic altercation between Yessica and her abusive boyfriend. Something about the dark-skinned beauty drew her to him and made him want to be everything she needed, but does he have the patience to deal with someone with that type of baggage while struggling to carry his own. Yessica had never been on the good side of luck. She was dealt a bad hand from the beginning, growing up with an abusive father. Her version of love came in the form of pain, that was until she meets Kahlil. Even after the warnings from her best friends Noah and Nova, who also happen to be Kahlil’s siblings, she couldn’t help the connection she felt to him. The only issue is, Nate, her boyfriend is not ready to let go. Kane is in a relationship with Izzy. Although he loves her, the constant battle between her and his family is starting to not only take a toll on their relationship but on his heart as well. When he accompanies her to a photo shoot and meets the sexily alluring, plus sized Favor things shake up for the young couple. Will Kane be able to fight temptation or will Izzy constant nagging about his family push him into the arms of another woman? The Maler Family is back and with a whole lot of drama. Dive in while they take you on the ride of your life.

    Simple. Straight to the Point. But Powerful Prayers to Renounce all Unholy Ties, Agreements, Relationships & Covenants That Are Working Against Your Life and Destiny It is possible for someone to come under demonic attacks and oppression as a result of an unholy agreement, covenant, soul-tie or relationship. In this book, I will lead you to discover, renounce and break all unholy agreements, covenants, and relationships that you have entered into, knowingly or unknowingly, which is now a spiritual barrier to God’s plans for your life.

    Take a trip to Oregon and get swept away in the romance of it all as the Blair brothers each find their happily ever after. The Blair Brothers box set is a complete series that contains four full-length, sweet romances by bestselling romance author Brooke St. James.Delicate Balance (Book 1) I knew the Blair brothers. It was impossible to grow up in Astoria and not be familiar with them.There were four boys in the Blair family, and all of them had that certain something. They were smart, athletic, funny, and gorgeous. If I was forced to pick my favorite, it would have to be Henry. He was the wild one of the bunch—a rock star. Literally. He left Astoria years ago to chase and realize his dreams in Seattle. I still saw his younger brothers quite a bit, but it had been years since I'd seen Henry.That all changed one night when the Blair family came into the restaurant where I worked and sat at my table. Henry just so happened to be with them. I always imagined that he might be the man of my dreams, but after that night, I knew it.Cherished (Book 2) I had always dreamed of falling in love. I was ready and eager to find my happily ever after, but there was just one problem. The man I so desperately wanted to fall for was not available. He was taken—spoken for. He wasn't married, but he had been with someone for a long time. It didn’t help matters that she happened to be my friend.Some would say that's how it works, that I really only wanted him because I couldn't have him. That couldn't be farther from the truth. I had fallen for this man years ago, and he had won my heart for so many different reasons. The fact that he was off-the-market had nothing to do with my feelings for him.Did I mention that he was one of the Blair brothers? This made him even more unobtainable. Everyone in Astoria knew and loved the Blair brothers. There were four of them, and they were handsome, kind, driven, and successful. Any of them would have been a great catch. Too bad my heart already belonged to the one I couldn't have.The Whole Story (Book 3)I wasn't the only woman in the world who had been cheated on. I certainly wasn't the only woman who had sworn off men because of it. I was, however, one of the few who was willing to stick to my guns about it. Men would sometimes see that as a challenge, but before too long they would realize I wasn't interested.I planned on staying single forever, and nothing, absolutely nothing could possibly change my mind. Even a chance meeting with someone as wonderful and gorgeous as Max Blair didn't faze me. I wasn't attracted to his looks, fame, skill, or ambition. I was perfectly fine getting to know Max as a person without adding all the complications of dating. Sure, I was a little starstruck at times, but I had that under control. And then again, maybe I was a little attracted to him, too. But who wouldn't be? The problem was that he seemed to like me.Even still, I would stay single forever.Forgetting about Max Blair would be a piece of cake.Dream Chaser (Book 4)I was all set to embark on the most epic adventure of my life. I was ready for anything. My life had been filled with predictability since the day I was born, but that was about to change. I had devised a plan. Over the course of the next five years, I would live in five different cities. I would get to see, taste, and experience things I had previously only read about. I had been preparing for this moment for nearly a decade, and now it was time.Then something happened. A sweet, innocent little old lady said a few words that changed everything. She was aware of my travel plans and she urged me to make a detour. She was convinced there was something and someone waiting for me elsewhere. I thought that was nice and all… but I already a plan, and it did not include a twin named Jasper in Astoria.

    When the queen buys him at auction he doesn't know if he should be happy or not. When the chance arises for his freedom he takes it. Stumbling through the woods he comes across a mysterious book and learns the lost art of magic. Even with his new power he cannot escape his own kind nature that pulls him into danger for the sake of helping the very ones who would imprison him.

    At a very tender age, Justice solicited her body to get the normal necessities of life. Escaping her long time pimp Mack, Justice ended up in the cold streets of California. With dreams of being rescued by a knight and shining armor, she got exactly what she wished for. However, this Knight showed up in a tinfoil suit and pistol.Cocky and deadly, football star and street legend "Champion King" miraculously sweeps Justice off her feet. Understanding that every diamond has imperfections, Champions mind is still clouded with thoughts of her occupation and not to mention his infidelity.Falling madly in love with the well known football mogul, Justice is constantly hurt by his actions. They say true love's the greatest weapon to win the war caused by pain so Justice refuses to give up. Will Champion over look the fact he has falling madly in love with a prostitute before it's to late?In this heart filling love saga love is tested but "Nothing Real Can Be Threatened."

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to be losing his popularity due to a huge second wave of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The COVID-19 pandemic infected more than 17.58 crore people (over 2.2% of the world’s population) and killed more than 36.53 lakh people in 18 months.In India, it infected more than 2.86 crore people (over 1.87% of population) and killed more than 3.32 lakh people in 15 months.Is the SARS-CoV-2 virus or Coronavirus a Chinese bioweapon purposely unleashed upon the world?How bad are India’s total cases and deaths when compared with other large countries?Which states are the most and the least affected; which managed the pandemic well and which didn’t?How bad is India’s second wave, and was it planned in advance? If yes, by whom and why?Were the Kumbh Mela and the state elections responsible for the second wave?How did co-vultures profit from it?Why did India face a shortage of vaccines, hospital beds, Oxygen, and COVID-19 treatment drugs?Did Prime Minister Modi divert money for constructing the new Central Vista instead of fighting COVID-19?Was money from the PM CARES Fund not spent for COVID-19 relief efforts?What kind of dirty politics was played during the second wave?Was the media irresponsible and biased?Who all helped India to cope with the crisis?When will all Indians get fully vaccinated?

    In fate. Or in soul mates. But I believe in Hawke. My life has never been whole since my parents left forever. I have my brother, someone I can barely tolerate most of the time, and I have my best friend, Marie. And I have myself. But when Hawke walks into my life, there’s an immediate connection. Our eyes lock and an unspoken conversation is exchanged. For the first time in my life, I actually feel something. But he doesn’t. He keeps me at arm’s length and pretends there’s nothing between us when there clearly is. I’m not the kind of girl to wait around for any guy, so I don’t. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t in the back of my mind. Our paths cross again in a way neither one of us expect and it changes everything. Was it destiny that made it happen? Was it fate? Or was it something else? TUESDAY Getting over Hawke is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I couldn’t breathe, sleep, or eat. Every day was more agonizing than the one that followed. But somehow, after two years of suffering, I finally got back on my feet. And I moved on. Now I’m living in the city and running my own bakery. Life is good again. I’m surrounded by good friends that I love, and every day is even better than the last. Until everything changes. Now I have to face him after two years of silence. I have to look him in the eye and act like he has no effect on me. I have to hold my head high and pretend he didn’t shatter me into a million pieces. I have to act like he doesn’t mean a damn thing to me. Can I fool him? Can I fool myself? WEDNESDAY It took me a long time to forgive Hawke—a very long time. But now that I have, I feel nothing but unbridled joy. Everything is exactly as it should have been two years ago. He’s just what I need, and not just now, but forever. Until disaster strikes. We promised each other forever, but will Hawke honor that promise when his world comes crumbling down? When the ground cracks below his feet, will we still stand? Or will we fall?

     “Invisible”, Book One of The Alpha Company Women Series is currently available free on Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca & .au) In Relentless, (Book One) we’re reunited with Zach Tucker, former US Ranger and nephew of Ryan Tucker, the owner of Stalwart Security Services. Zach has spent the last six months trying to avoid his Uncle’s PA, Sacha De Marco, ever since his friend Marcus dropped the bombshell that the young Italian American beauty had a serious case of the hots for him. While most red-blooded males would give anything to have a woman as gorgeous as Sacha lusting after them, there were too many reasons why Zach thought he should stay clear of her. Firstly, there was the age difference. Eleven years may not sound like much, but it meant that when he turned forty in a few years, Sacha would still be a beautiful twenty-something! Too much, right? Then there was the fact that she still lived with her parents and seemed so …inexperienced. So not what he was looking for. And of course, he couldn’t ignore the fact that he was still suffering PTSD from his time in the military. Not only was he still suffering nightmares about the day two years before when he’d been shot by one of his own men, but he was actively trying to ensure that the nightmares didn’t stop. Nuts, right? But just because he couldn’t ever be with Sacha, it wasn’t because he didn’t care about her. If anything, he cares too much. And therein lies the problem – he can’t show her how he feels because he doesn’t want to give her false hope. When he discovers that Tuck intends to take Sacha with him on what could be a highly dangerous visit to Colombia, he challenges Tuck as to why he’s taking Sacha at all when she could stay safe and sound in the bosom of her family. Ok, in hindsight, maybe that was what he should have said. Sadly, what came out of his mouth, in front of the whole senior management team, was something completely different. Instead of stressing his concern for her safety, he suggests that Sacha’s job is so easy, booking flights and hotels etc., that she can just as easily do it from her desk in Philly as she can from anywhere else. The unspoken, but implied suggestion is that a buffoon could probably do the job from anywhere! When Zach tries to make things right he only succeeds in making them worse, and eventually it takes being knocked flat on his ass by the one person he respects more than anyone, to realise that actually, he’s been fighting the wrong battle. Having had his epiphany, imagine Zach’s dismay when he discovers that Sacha has gained another admirer, the handsome, intelligent and charming son of their billionaire client. Yeah, nothing to worry about there! When Zach tags onto the group heading to Colombia with their clients, his one and only goal is to convince Sacha that he’s not really as stupid as his actions have led her to believe. But when they cross paths with a Colombian drug cartel, the deaths of two of their team puts everything else into perspective. More lives are now at risk, and Zach and Sacha have to put any budding relationship on hold. Working with the Alpha-Stalwart team as the life or death situation unfolds, their silly misunderstandings are put into context as they both face a loss that will be almost impossible to overcome. A Stalwart Security Series Military Romance (Follow-up to The Alpha Company Women Series)

    After a rough year, this move to the seaside town of Whitby is a fresh start, a chance to forget the past. But Kate begins to feel that she’s being watched all the time, even within the walls of her new home. She hears footsteps in the attic and sees a car leaving the house and driving onto the moors in the dead of night. The police are combing those moors for the body of a missing woman and Kate believes she knows who might be responsible. But she’s been in trouble for making false accusations in the past so the police won’t believe her this time unless she uncovers concrete evidence to back up her claims. When she goes looking for that evidence, she discovers that nothing is as it seems and the building in which she now lives hides a chilling secret. The Flat is a riveting psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist. Get ready for edge-of-your-seat surprises and gripping suspense in a book that will enthrall fans of Adam Croft, Mark Edwards, and Rachel Abbott.

     Red River Deep Tracey has a secret, and bittersweet memories that she keeps close to her heart. Maybe a brand new start in a brand new town would help erase the memories. An Old Love’s Shadow Mercy thought that what happened in Mexico was supposed to stay in Mexico but the secret followed her home to Oklahoma. Bride for a Day Cassie was on the run with a sheriff coming right at her and a handsome farmer close enough that she could touch him. Then she was married at least for a day—and his family wanted to know all her secrets. The Third Wish Jessica certainly had no desire to get involved with anyone once she’d found out the secret in her background, especially not the arrogant Rocky Rycroft. A collection that all Carolyn Brown fans will be sure to enjoy!