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The Wildflower Trilogy
Susan Gabriel - 2019
The Secret Sense of Wildflower: Named a Best Book of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews. Over 250 reviews! Small southern towns have few secrets. But when a grieving daughter confronts the local bad boy, she exposes a dark history. Appalachia, 1941. Thirteen-year-old Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister's heart still aches for her father. A year after her dad's tragic sawmill accident, she relies on her strength of spirit and her heightened intuition to deal with a critical mother and cope with the aftermath.But when she's targeted by the town's teenage bully, she may need more than her "secret sense" to survive.Despite these hardships, Wildflower has a resilience that is forged with humor, a love of the land, and an endless supply of questions to God. But after an affront to her father's memory, she lets her anger get the better of her and unwittingly triggers a series of traumatic events that will change her life forever.Will Wildflower fall to another tragedy or will her faith in her family and herself be enough to carry her through?With prose as lush and colorful as the American south, The Secret Sense of Wildflower is powerful and poignant, brimming with energy and angst, humor and hope. Lily’s Song: A mother’s secrets, a daughter’s dream, and a family’s loyalty are masterfully interwoven in this much anticipated sequel to Amazon #1 bestseller The Secret Sense of Wildflower. “Wildflower” McAllister’s daughter, Lily, now 14, struggles with her mother’s reluctance to tell her who her father is. When a stranger appears on the family doorstep, drunk and evoking ghosts from the past, it threatens to break the close-knit McAllister family apart.Meanwhile, Wildflower has a deep secret of her own. When Lily discovers it by accident, it changes everything she thought she knew about her mother. The events that follow silence the singing she dreamed of sharing with the world.With her signature metaphors, Gabriel weaves a compelling tale that captures the resilience and strength of both mother and daughter, as secrets revealed test their strong bond and ultimately change their lives forever.Set in 1956 southern Appalachia, Lily’s Song stands on its own, and readers who are new to Gabriel will be drawn into the world she so skillfully depicts. As a sequel, it will captivate fans of The Secret Sense of Wildflower (a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012), who have eagerly awaited more. Daisy’s Fortune: She must return to the place that twice brought her shame. She’ll have one final chance to save someone else. Tennessee, 1982. Wildflower McAllister thought she’d put the past behind her. But when she learns her mother is dying, she digs deep and returns to the small mountain town that stole her innocence and cast her out. And she has no choice but to pull her thirteen-year-old granddaughter Daisy right back into the ghosts of her painful history.As her mother passes, Wildflower’s grief turns to despair when Daisy’s fortune is read, predicting a dark future and the return of sinister threats. With her granddaughter keeping a terrible secret, Wildflower’s distress forces her to call upon the community that rejected her to prevent another tragedy from playing out in front of her eyes.
A Question of Faith
Lynn Landes - 2019
The town is crying out for answers, and the Mayor promises justice. During the reading of her husband's will, Abbilene’s faith is tested when she discovers the true depths of his betrayal. She will inherit the mill and the money to rebuild as long as she adopts his son, left in an orphanage in San Francisco. The son no one knew existed. How can she love a child her husband fathered with another woman?
Tucker Manning, childhood friend and Sheriff, is ordered by the Mayor to uncover the truth of the explosion that took eight lives. He doesn’t believe the rumors around town about Abbilene and Sterling, her husband’s cousin. Could the woman he grew up with have planned and plotted to get rid of her husband and inherit the mill? The past has shown him that some women aren’t to be trusted, but Abbie is different. Isn’t she?
There are those who do not want the mill rebuilt and seek to stop Abbie at all costs. Even if that means harming a child. With Tucker at her side, they must retrieve the child and return home to finalize his adoption.
Smexy Shenanigans
Lucia Ashta - 2022
They expect to drink a little too much and dance the night away. Definitely to forget about all the trouble that’s befallen their hometown since their niece Marla’s return.Instead, they run smack dab into trouble worse than any Spanx-pilfering leprechauns or back-talking hedgehogs. The kind of trouble not even their powerful family is prepared to face.But these redheads know how to weather storms. And they do it together.When strangers test the borders of their safe village, the Gawama witches aren’t ready to take them on—but that won’t stop them from kicking ass however they can. They’re resourceful and they don’t give a hoot what anyone thinks of them—a fiery combination. They have better things to worry about, like discovering the best glazed doughnuts and surviving the bond of sisterhood.* Smexy Shenanigans is a novella in the Witches of Gales Haven series told from Aunt Luanne Gawama's point of view. The story takes place chronologically between book 3, Charmed Caper, and book 5, Homecoming Hijinks. It can be read as a standalone, though it's funnest to read it between books 3 and 5.
Christmas Babies on Main Street
Kristy TateLeigh Morgan - 2017
From the small hamlet of Eastport in Canada, to the gorgeous landscapes of New Zealand, to Main Street, USA... you'll find the Christmas spirit and warm love stories on every page. And not all of our babies have pudgy little fingers and adorable toes... one of them has hooves and a mane! Inside this year's box set, you'll find Christmas novellas from Kristy Tate, Carol DeVaney, Jill James, E. Ayers, Lizzi Tremayne, Jude Knight, Stephanie Queen, Susan R. Hughes, and Leigh Morgan. Snuggle up with your favorite blanket, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and let the Authors of Main Street help you celebrate the holiday season.
Daring Protectors - Where Danger and Passion Collide (Protect and Desire Book 1)
Taylor Lee - 2019
Dive into this fast and furious romantic suspense boxed set. It’s a tough world out there, but Daring Protectors love as hard as they fight. Between car chases, gunfights, devious killers, mob hitmen, abusive ex’s, and cartel bosses, the action and romance are nonstop when Daring Protectors meet their match. JAKE, THE JUSTICE BROTHERS by Taylor Lee – USAT bestselling author Sam Delgado, the new Tribal Police Chef, determined to go it alone, is as brazen as she is beautiful. Jake Justice is the acknowledged law enforcement leader in the state—and the one Justice Brother no woman has been able to snare. The murder of a young Native girl threatens their professional relationship and puts their passionate love affair in the crosshairs. Together they discover that Justice—like Love—isn’t always fair or easy. AXE, BAD BOYS FOR HIRE by Rachelle Ayala – USAT bestselling author Leanna Rivera leaves safety behind when she hires Axe Salvadori to search for a daughter she gave away in Mexico. There’s the cartel, Leanna’s ex, Axe’s past, the human traffickers, and Carmelita herself. No one is as they seem, and nothing is safe—least of all Leanna’s heart. When the stakes are nothing less than the safety of her daughter, can Leanna count on Axe, a man with demons of his own? DESTINY’S DREAM by Jen Talty – USAT bestselling Author. No more boyfriend. No more dog. No more heartache. Destiny Baker promised herself, she’d never make the same mistake twice. She’d put her trust in a man once, and she wound up in the Witness Protection Program. For companionship, Assistant Chief of Police Mason Cooper trusted one creature: his German Shepard. When a deadly secret from Destiny’s past not only threatens her life, but Mason’s family as well, Mason takes matters into his own hands and loses his heart. Even if he saves Destiny, he’ll still have to say good-bye to the only woman in his life who had earned his trust. SPECIAL AGENT KANDICE by Mimi Barbour – NYT & USAT bestselling author. Sweet doesn’t necessarily mean weak… some men need to understand that. Special Agent Kandice wants to be tough like the others on her team. When Dan Black, her new hard-ass boss arrives, he’s the one she’s out to impress. Being the chief hostage negotiator at a bank heist starts the process. Being stalked, kidnapped and beaten helps see it through. In the end, pulling the trigger comes easy… BEDROOM THERAPY by Rebecca York – NYT & USAT bestselling author Phone sex and fantasies can’t keep sexual advice columnist, Dr. Amanda O’Neal, safe when a serial killer has her in his sights. Enter P.I. Zachary Grant, a man focused on protection and clues—or, sexual fantasies, his and hers. While anything is possible in the bedroom, can Zach keep Amanda safe before the killer strikes again? BARBARA’S PLEA by Stacy Eaton – USAT bestselling author Barbara lives in constant fear of her husband. She finally summons the courage to leave with their young daughter, Allie, but dreads the moment her husband learns of their escape. Barbara flees to a safe location where she meets Grey, an unemployed construction worker also living on the property.
The Pregnant Indian Bride (Mail Order Bride Western Romance) (Frontier Women)
Florence Linnington - 2021
Thuglit Issue 1
Todd RobinsonMike Wilkerson - 2012
McCauleySPILL SITE by Matthew C. FunkA CLEAN WHITE SUN by Mike WilkersonLUCK by Johnny ShawPLUS: an exclusive first look at Tyrus Books upcoming novel from Todd Robinson, THE HARD BOUNCE
The Monster Ball Year 3
Heather HildenbrandTish Thawer - 2020
This deliciously exclusive event has tongues wagging even amongst the who's who of the monster community. It will once again be held at an undisclosed location on All Hallows Eve.Don't worry all you underprivileged socialites, The Monster Ball isn't just for vampires, witches, and werewolves. Other creatures of the night have as much of a chance to attend. Watch for your ticket but not in the mail. The silvery slip of parchment is said to appear in your hand by the light of the moon.If you find yourself a fortunate recipient best to keep it to yourself. There are some who would kill for the chance to attend. Because as every good monster knows... what happens at the ball, stays at the ball.xoxo, ElviraFans of dark fantasy, paranormal intrigue, and romance will devour this story.Year 3 includes an all-new location & theme, new bartenders, and even a few familiar faces! Don't wait! 1-click now and be sure to reserve your "ticket" to the ball!
PureRead Clean Reads Box Set Volume 1: 31 Clean Romance Stories
Terri Grace - 2017
This massive boxset brings together 31 favorites by our popular authors, both new and old, into a feast of wholesome tales for your enjoyment. One story for every day of the month! 31 books! 414210 words! Explore. Enjoy. Read and read some more - enough for a month of clean reads both historical and contemporary - all clean, all Christian. INCLUDED: A Lovely Christmas For Miss Cavendish Lead Us West Land of the Free Amish Heart Strings Charlotte Daring Bride Christmas Bride - A Gift For Pete Rebekah Hope's Journey Leslie Shining Bride Mail Order Bride & The Orphan Train Children Amish Passion Her First Christmas Miracle Child More Precious Then Gold Ruby's Return Promise To Love Loving Through The Pain Amish Stranger in the Woods Rachel & The Rancher The Ladies Companion Meets the Jekyll & Hyde Baron Emma - An Amish Romance Widow's Hope The Wild Mountain Man Won By The Stolen Bride Thanksgiving Bride - A Gift For Alfred The Rise of Samson The Great Deceiver Delilah Redemption The Vengeful Groom A Hand To Hold The Duke's Ugly Duckling All that remains is for you to scroll back up and hit the button to start reading!
Stealing her Highland Throne: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Ava McArthur - 2020
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Tom Davis - 2015
The better that you know how to communicate is going to better the quality of your life. Taking the information and knowledge you will gain from the pages of this book will help guide you towards developing your communication skills to such a level that you will be going beyond your inner circle, and you will begin to connect with individuals that inspire, challenge, and motivate you. The great news is that you can learn how to develop or improve your communication skills regardless of age, gender, or social status. Just by you improving in the slightest in your communication skills may end up having far-reaching effects in your personal and career life. When you know how to communicate well this is your key to being successful in your personal goals. If you are interested in improving in the area of communication skills then I would highly recommend that you read this book. You will find that this book is filled with positive tips and suggestions that will aide you in learning to improve your life just by learning to communicate better with the world around you.
Santa Fe Brides and the Rescued Animals: 3 Book Box Set (Santa Fe Brides Volume 1)
Indiana Wake - 2018
Can an old Indian and animals in need of rescue heal hearts and secure futures? Find out in this Special 3 Book Set of sweet and inspirational historical romances. Book 1 A Kitten to Help her Trust Again. Emma’s heart was broken by a man she trusted, one she always believed she would marry. That was until she walked past the church to see him in the arms of his new bride. Hearing about a group of women looking for husbands and leaving for Santa-Fe she goes with them. A new place, a new start is what she needs. Only it's hard to trust again and she is pushing men away. Can she ever get over her heartbreak? One day she finds a kitten in pain. She goes to John Blackwolf, the Native American man who runs an animal rescue center. While there, she bumps into Robson Metcalfe, the local sheriff who is looking into attacks on the center. When a fire breaks out will all be lost? Book 2 The Dog, the Marshal, and the Groom. Losing her husband was heartbreaking for Paula. When a man starts to pressure her into marriage she heads west for a new life. To keep herself busy she has been helping at the animal center and loves the dogs. One day while walking her dog she comes across trouble and stumbles across a marshal. Once he has arrested the man he is chasing she recognizes that it is Tony, her friend’s brother and the man she had a crush on before her marriage. When the man who was pursuing her arrives in town things get complicated. Can a dog without a home help her find love and a new home for herself? Book 3 The Lawyers Bride Simone lost both her parents and became homeless. She has always been told what she can do and she is looking for freedom as well as a husband. She has her eye on a rancher but she doesn’t know how to ride and asks John for a horse to practice. Mark is the local lawyer and he is intrigued with Simone. He offers to give her riding lessons and the two become very close. Soon he understands what is driving her. She craves the freedom to make her own decisions. Even though he believes she is making the wrong one, the rancher is not a nice man, he knows he must step back and let her make it her own decision. Will Simone make the right decision or will she be blinded by charm and fall for the wrong man? Find out in this 3 book box set of sweet and inspirational historical western romances by bestselling authors Indiana Wake and Belle Fiffer. These books are sweet and inspirational and are suitable for all ages.
The Earth Epsilon Wars: The Complete Series: (A Military Sci-Fi Box Set: Books 0-4)
Terrance Mulloy - 2021
Death of Choice: Eight Tales of Murder, Mayhem, and Mystery
Micheal Maxwell - 2015
It is our hope that in this anthology you will find a story to love. We come from as varied backgrounds as we do locations. Hawaii to New York, California to Texas, and Texas to Tennessee; we have come together to share our love of storytelling. The characters within these pages are a wondrous mix as well. A flamboyant Knoxville designer, a 1900s investigative reporter, a neurosurgeon, a coroner, a woman dripping of Russian opulence and Parisian elegance, a detective that has simply had enough, and a Tennessee Police Chief all fill the pages and the imagination in Death of Choice. Come along with us to a Children’s Cemetery, 1920’s London, a daisy fresh diner in L.A., a fog shrouded barn, a small town in Tennessee, a Honolulu beach, and meet a collection of short stories from writers that will give you chills, thrills, and a set of tales you will long remember. Our hope is through these intriguing introductions you will discover an author or two you will want to read more of, and get to know better. Each of the authors in this anthology have many more books for you to enjoy. So find that spot where you love to curl up and read, and enjoy this collection of murder, mayhem and mystery. Micheal Maxwell Editor and Compiler September 2015