Tom had worked towards it, but when the newest member of his Hearth was threatened, things took a different turn. With his Hearth and those he trusted, Tom set out on a journey, an adventure, to find the fields of salt and the place of Canee’s dreams, an Eden. The journey took them to places where they made new friends and staved off many animal attacks. Then they found what everyone thought of as an Eden, an idyllic place that had all they wanted, and they set about settling. Then the winter came and with it some strangers, some of whom were anything but welcome.

    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.

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    Estranged from her husband because of her infidelities she is losing her husband Edwin to another woman, who happens to be his best friend. Grace Trufant learns she is pregnant and not sure of the paternity of the child. The threat of single motherhood is not a situation she will entertain. Grace plots and schemes to keep ties with her former lover Brian and her estranged husband intact until the arrival of her baby. Once again she is back to her old tricks but fate plays a greater part in the plan. Tragedy, death and unexpected meetings throw salt in the game as Grace maneuvers to take advantage of all situations. Grace is not the only woman with FeMALE TRAITS in this one. Felicia Hubert, wife of successful accountant Stacey Hubert, has plans of her own. Thinking the grass is greener on the other side as she goes through a mid-life crisis proves to be too much for her to bear. Check out the moves in FeMALE TRAITS II.

    After the baby shower blow-up and the loss of her favorite cousin, Keisha is confused and angry about her life. Hearing that the love of her life got another chick pregnant may make her revert to her old self. Black isn’t about to let her go that easily, though. Especially, when she is carrying his twins. He also has another set of problems with his plug’s new woman that may cost him his life in the end. Laniah isn’t sure she wants to be with Demark after her heartbreak, and she just wants to be left alone, but Demark will do anything to prove his love to her; he will do something that she wasn’t even prepared for to prove it. Their enemy, Gary, lurks in the darkness, but he will soon show himself like they’ve never seen him before

    Jail was never a factor when he considered his future, but an unfortunate connection has cost him in a major way. Joi learns that one slip in judgment can cost more than she ever imagined and to make matters worse, she’s not the one who is suffering the consequences. Regret kicks in and Joi has to figure out a way to rectify her bad decision which could potentially cost Joi, a love she didn’t feel existed. After losing three years of his life, Vega is maturing but there are some things or rather some people that are challenging his patience, however he has no doubt in his mind that Nyelle is well worth anything he has to deal with to secure their future. Nyelle just wants to move one with her life but unfortunately, her ex is refusing to allow a smooth transition. She can either give up and make peace that happiness is not meant for everyone or she can fight for something real. Sometimes The Right Kinda Hood brings out the worst kinda problems but nothing worth having comes without a challenge.

    Perhaps it’s her natural curiosity or maybe, she likes excitement, especially where the notorious Lord Verne is concerned. When she’s mistaken for a hussy at the Hart Inn—by every fault of her own—staring at the handsome lord through a partially opened door in a private parlor and watching him out of her chamber window in the middle of the night—is it any surprise he abducts her? Of course, she foolishly imagines her rank and her identity are enough to protect her. Book 3 - The Vulgar Heart - When convention clashes with love… Eager to outshine her older sisters, Henrietta Maybury is disappointed to discover the first man to make her heart race is the scion of a banking family, and therefore quite ineligible as a husband to a viscount’s daughter. No cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after!

    All she wanted was to get into the nursing program of her dreams and make her parents proud. The last thing she had time for was guys, and especially not bad boys like nineteen-year-old Liam Maxwell. Liam had quickly risen from a corner boy to the heir-apparent of San Antonio’s most infamous drug runner. He didn’t have time for the distraction of a relationship—his main goal was proving himself worthy of inheriting an empire. When Taleah and Liam’s paths cross one night at a house party, they find themselves reluctantly playing the game of Seven Minutes in Heaven. What they experienced that night in a dark closet change both of them. Unable to stay away from each other, Liam and Taleah decide to take a chance on love, but not everyone in their lives is thrilled. Will the young couple survive the forces arrayed against them?

    Now get all three books for one low price: I Love This Bar, Hell, Yeah, and My Give a Damn's Busted. About the Books in this Contemporary Romance Bundle 1. I Love This Bar Serving two counties, the Honky Tonk is the gathering place for every hothead, thirsty rancher, and lusty lady looking for a good time. Owner Daisy O'Dell vows she'll run the place until they drag her cold dead body through the swinging doors. That is, until Jarod McElroy walks in, looking for a cold drink and a moment's peace from his ornery Uncle Emmitt. The minute Jarod sees Daisy, he knows he's met not only his own match, but Uncle Emmitt's as well. Now, if only he can convince her to come out from behind that bar and come on home with him... 2. Hell, Yeah When Cathy O'Dell buys the Honky Tonk, the nights of cowboys and country tunes come together to create the home she's always wanted. Then in walks a ruggedly handsome oil man who tempts her to trade in the happiness she's found at the Honky Tonk for a life on the road. Travis Henry has found his best friend and so much more in Cathy. When his job is done in Texas, how is he ever going to hit the road without her? 3. My Give a Damn's Busted Hank Wells thinks he can dig up dirt on the new owner of the Honky Tonk for his employer, but he's got no idea what kind of trouble he's courting. Larissa Morley isn't going down without a fight. If this dime store cowboy thinks he's going to get the best of her—or her Honky Tonk—then he's got another thing coming. As secrets emerge, and passion vies with ulterior motives, it's winner takes all at the Honky Tonk...

    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.

    Decades prior, Papillon and Dreyfus contemplated the same thoughts of escape. Following a boyhood dream and quest for glory, de Bruyn joined the French Foreign Legion. To thwart desertion, he was shipped off to a backwater French colony in the Amazon, serving in the elite jungle unit, the 3e REI. Given a false identity, de Bruyn proved himself an extraordinary legionnaire. But well into his first contract, he became disenchanted by life in a rogue army where one was ordered to kill upon demand. Without a passport, de Bruyn decided to risk his life and escape modern-day Devil’s Island by sea. In the process, he dodged local gangs, drug kingpins, and was falsely imprisoned. Finally, in a rickety dinghy, during hurricane season, he commenced his suicidal attempt to cross the Atlantic. Half-drowned and dying of thirst, de Bruyn was prepared to lose his life, but in the divine process of surviving, he found it. This is his white-knuckle account of pain, glory, and redemption.

    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.

    Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell.How far would you go to save the one you love?Morrissey Monroe must ask himself that question the day his wife and son vanish into thin air.With investigators turning his luxury Lake Michigan estate, The Hollows, upside down and press conferences scheduled at its cold granite gates, events begin to unfold that unravel Morrissey's sanity one inexplicable happening at a time.When secrets about Lennox Monroe are leaked to the press, buried lies resurface, threatening Morrissey's airtight alibi and squeaky clean motives in the case of his missing wife and son.Suddenly catapulted into the spotlight, the heir to the prestigious Monroe fortune is left wondering if his precious family didn't need protecting from a sinister stranger, but a dark force much closer to home.More reviews for Water Baby by best-selling author, EMERSON:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow! The twists and turns in this story pulls you in hook, line and sinker, and keeps you spellbound!" - BookSprout⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"So many twists I never saw coming! Bravo!" - Bestselling Author⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Riveting! Water Baby had me on the edge of my seat." - Early Reviewer

    

    One man will learn how to unlock the powers of a small group of women and restore justice for all.Toby Drake is faced with a crisis of conscience when a beautiful woman shows up on his doorstep, battered, bloodied and on run from a superpowered thug. Trained as an engineer prior to The Storm, Toby makes a living fixing other people’s broken electronics, hardly something that has prepared him to go up against a super. He quickly discovers that it’s one thing to hear about villains doing bad things, but another thing entirely to come face-to-face with them.Not thinking twice, Toby does the right thing and gives shelter to an embattled woman, and the two end up hiding in an old mechanic’s shop that used to belong to Toby’s family. It’s in this shop that Toby is exposed to an unburied meteorite and is powered up with an unusual superpower – the ability to unlock and supercharge the powers of others.What Toby doesn’t understand, however, is that his new superpower comes with an unusual side-effect, which is he ends up bonding with the women he powers up and mortal enemies of the villains he touches.Read Superpowers Unlocked and join Toby and a host of new girlfriends on an action-packed adventure today!Content Advisory - Superpowers Unlocked is a no-holds-barred action adventure with unfiltered, descriptive intimate encounters and unconventional relationships. If you don’t like that sort of thing, please keep browsing.