Deputy Marshal Matt Bannister is coming home to reconcile with his family. He prayed he wouldn't see his ex-best friend Tom Smith nor the only girl he ever loved, Tom's wife, Elizabeth. However, old feuds unsettled never die and spark a powder keg of action as the quiet town of Willow Falls trembles in fear when the desperate Moskin Gang kidnaps Elizabeth and leaves a murderous trail for the sheriff Tom Smith to follow. In anguish, he turns to his despised ex-friend Matt Bannister to help him get the woman they both love back alive, if they can. Sometimes God's greatest blessing is unanswered prayers.

    Fletcher and Ignatius have been locked away in Pelt's dungeons, but now they must face trial at the hands of the Inquisition, a powerful institution controlled by those who would delight in Fletcher's downfall. The trial is haunted by ghosts from the past with shocking revelations about Fletcher's origins, but he has little time to dwell on them; the graduating students of Vocans are to be sent deep into the orc jungles to complete a dangerous mission for the king and his council. If they fail, the orcish armies will rise to power beyond anything the Empire has ever seen. The Stakes: Higher than you can imagine. Like life-and-death. Welcome to the revolution. And get ready to run.

    ​Something dark and evil dwells in the basement. It roams the house, surrounds and traps you; then feed on your fears and flesh. No child is safe from what lives…in The Basement.

    These women must brave turbulent times and decide right and wrong in a hostile world too often based on color and gender. They form an alliance that lasts for generations. Pivotal in the lives of these women, big Earl loves them both and protects them, risking his own life. Coming to them from the block in New Orleans with heavy iron chains on his ankles, Earl changes their lives forever. Later he does the same for a third woman from another world. His legacy carries him into the next century as his son stands behind the Tupelo tree watching helplessly as an innocent man is lynched. The intertwining of these lives tells the story Behind the Tupelo Tree.

    He was determined. His by any means necessary attitude has gotten him far but what happens when he's faced to kill an innocent child? In an effort to save his own life, could he take the life of someone who has yet to live their life to its fullest potential? One thing for sure, Quentin comes out of that situation alive. Sadly, taking down Kenny is the least of his problems. After being raped at the hands of one of Quentin's enemies, Simone bounces back better than ever. In the midst of Quentin's war, she has no other choice but to. Unfortunately, suffering for Simone is far from over. After experiencing yet another tragedy at the hands of one of Quentin's enemies, will she be able to bounce back like before? Or will Quentin's reckless and unpredictable lifestyle push her away? And into the arms of another man perhaps? Part three of Married to the Connect is full of plot twists, heartbreak, bloodshed and turmoil. With so much standing in the way of their union, will Simone and Quentin finally make it down the aisle? Or will the loss of a loved one send them down an even slippier slope?

    She's a model daughter and sister, she's well-liked by her classmates and teachers, and she's dating the impossibly charming Art Crevan.But then Celestine encounters a situation where she makes an instinctive decision. She breaks a rule. And now faces life-changing repercussions.She could be imprisoned. She could be branded. She could be found FLAWED.In her breathtaking young adult debut, bestselling author Cecelia Ahern depicts a society where obedience is paramount and rebellion is punished. And where one young woman decides to take a stand that could cost her-everything.

    For Casey Becker, whose life has been left in pieces after a personal tragedy, she hopes that escaping to those majestic hills will take her away from the burden of her memories. But the magic of the Highlands is mysterious, and the hills hold many secrets - the most intriguing of which is Rory Hawthorn.In the village of Drumnadrochit, where Casey is staying with her aunt and uncle, no one knows much about the drifter named Rory. He turned up a few years ago, and has been an occasional presence ever since. Casey is fascinated by Rory. Who is he, and where did he come from?The more she learns about the mysterious Rory Hawthorn, the more Casey believes that his secrets are inextricably tied to the magic of the Highlands. If she uncovers what they are, she may uncover the answer to a long-buried secret about herself. Will she have the courage to face it when she does?

    

    When she inherits her family's log home in West Michigan, she returns to the river property to make a new start and to put the pieces of her life back together. As soon as she meets the handsome stranger who lives through the wooded path, Kate immediately feels a connection, but is unsure of what it is. Living alone in the woods along a river presents some challenges, but it isn't long before she begins to feel like herself again. When she starts to dig into her family tree, a long-time hobby, she discovers some new and unsettling facts. But what does it all mean for her and her new found relationship with the man next door?

    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.

    Three queens of the south. They’re the daughters of the biggest kingpin in Dallas Texas , but theres more than that, that meets the eye. Chance the youngest of three. Is the fiery, say what’s on her mind, can’t be tamed by no one, baby sister. Chance is definitely one of a kind and has no time for men or women that can’t handle her but she meets her match in Nash. Chandler is the middle sister and the fraternal of twin of Chance. While Chance is a firecracker Chandler is the calm one. She has sworn off men after finding her man of two years has cheated, but all that has changed when Nehki enters her life. Chayse the oldest, and the leader of the three, is married with three kids to her lawyer husband. Her life pretty much consist of the same thing everyday, but when the unexpected happens, she learns that things aren’t always simple as she thought. The Kobaine brothers, Kree, Nehki, and Nash, are all bosses in their own right. Kree being the oldest is out of the game, he now lives life as a successful business owner. His life is good, but there is something missing, a woman. When he meets Chayse he knows she’s the one but will outside forces tear them apart before they even get started. Nehki along with his little brother Nash runs their empire. He has been with his girlfriend for four years. He’s never had thoughts of leaving but meeting Chandler makes him see different. Leaving for Nehki though, may be easier said than done. Nash is the youngest and the wildest one. He’s got it bad for Chance, but getting her is a Challenge. Nash also has a lot going on in his life. he has a daughter he loves but a baby mother he can’t stand, and his entire world crashes when he’s learns the unthinkable. Join the lives of these three couples as they make their way through lies, secret and betrayal. Life definitely isn’t easy when you’re a trap Queen

    Cherish Denise learns from every trial and tribulation in the most horrible way. Not only does this young teen change from the nerdy plus side girl next door to the thick, busty and voluptuous woman. She becomes exactly what she never wanted to be after secretly falling in love with her handsome, chocolate neighbor Khalil. Cherish finds herself the subject of ridicule as she is turned down and placed in the “best friend” zone. Until she meets Caine, a thug from Georgia who literally knocks the socks right off her feet. They hit it off instantly, not knowing he was about to Inflict the worst pain on her. Caine seemed like the perfect guy at first with just a little street and thugness. Until he shakes up Cherish’s world, shows his true colors and motives, which sends Cherish up a valley of “no self-esteem and desperation.” There are so many hurdles to climb in her life. Will Cherish embrace her flaws? Love herself unconditionally? Will Cherish and Khalil make it through the hurdles meant to tear them apart? Or will Caine take her on a complete whirlwind. Who knows, but this chick needs more than time to figure out her life as college approaches and these men can’t stop wanting to sample her like a sweet Georgia peach. Stay tuned and find out....Why it’s the thicker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice…..

    The mob and magic aren't part of the psychic medium handbook, and the trio's not sure they'll make it out of it alive. Well, two of them anyway. This cozy mystery novella was originally published in InD’tale Magazine. This version includes additional material.

    and some curvy ladies ready to share in their adventures... of all kinds ; )... Now Finally get the COMPLETE COLLECTION including a short story epilogue to the series. Get your fill of Bear shifter goodness...as they seek to claim the curvy woman they so desire. They run the gambit, from Bosses, to Billionaires, to a Secret Protector, to one who just wants a good old fashioned Mail Order Bride ... and more... You'll meet Blaine and Estelle who have to endure the tension of an employee boss relationship...where they are oh so close...but cannot touch...even as his Bear rages to claim her...and that's before the Dragons start messing with his business... Then there's the tale of Kent and Adrian...he is assigned to protect her...but she can't know...and worse she is her own worst enemy as trouble is practically painted on her forehead...oh and did I mention the awkward fact that they hooked up before any of this...and she is his employers daughter... Add to those steamy tales a single dad shifter who is just getting it together after a brutal divorce...he is just about to get the big promotion at a very old school firm...of course a secret baby coming out...well that would destroy everything...but maybe the young lady will be his salvation after all as secrets swim behind closed doors... Finally what's a Bad Boy Bear to do when he finally decides he is ready to put his dangerous ways behind him and settle down? He's going to need a mail order bride of course...but let's just say Darren get's a lot more than he bargained for...and as she finally escapes her dead end small town world Kelly will have her eyes opened to just what the big wide world has to offer ; ) ... This collection includes: Her Billionaire Shifter Boss Her Secret Protector Bear A Secret Baby for Daddy Bear The Alpha’s Mail Order Bride The Alpha Daddy's Nanny Lost Bear Found Also included is a short preview of Her Keeper Bear, (from the AMAZING Cynthia Wilde)... This is a set of standalone shifter novellas that contain No Cheating, No Cliffhangers and of course all have HEAS ; ). Warning: This ebook contains mature themes and language and is meant for 18+ readers only.

    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.