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Bow Belles
Anna King - 1995
With her mother Florrie missing, and her spineless father no use at all, it fell to Kate to look after the family. But life in East London at the end of the nineteenth century had never been easy, and with her cruel half-brother Alex becoming more and more difficult, she despaired of ever seeing her beloved mother again. Her fortunes change when one day, searching for Florrie around the docks, she meets a friendly face in the form of John Kelly, a cheery Irishman who rescues her from a tricky situation. Together with his grandparents, John reminds her how good life can be – and she soon dreams of happiness with him. But the dark shadow of Alex hangs over her still, and when he learns of her new friendship, his cruelty slides into madness. Harbouring unnatural desires for his beautiful half-sister, he will never allow the Irishman to take her away – but Kate has inherited her mother’s spirit as well as her looks, and vows to forge her own way: discovering what became of Florrie, and giving herself a deserved chance of love…
Bow Belles is an unputdownable saga from a master of the genre, sure to enthral readers of Dilly Court, Sally Warboyes, and Katie Flynn.
No Rescue for the Traitor
Derek Levine - 2021
His perfect little life is disrupted though when Curley, his business partner, goes missing while on a buffalo-hunting expedition. Benedict is not the kind of man to give up on his friend. He’s determined to find him and bring him home safe. There’s another problem, however; Curley's sister is dead set on coming along to search for her brother. Benedict admired Hallie’s feisty personality, even though she’d always been out of bounds for him. Now, in close quarters as they go on the dangerous hunt together, can he resist the soft spot he’s always had for her?Hallie lost her parents suddenly a few years back. Since then, she’s been very protective of her brother, the only family she has left. When Curley goes missing, there is no way she will let this pass without a fight. When she discovers to her horror that the vicious Pablo Javier gang is behind this, she knows there’s no time to waste and that she should act immediately. If she has to put up with Benedict for a few days in order to save her brother… so be it. Yet, Hallie has always liked Benedict, more than she’d care to admit. Can she put her pride aside and convince Benedict that she is the competent and skillful comrade that should join him on this perilous quest?As Benedict and Hallie embark on their journey together, they’ll soon find that their quest was never what they thought it would be. What started as a rescue mission ends up becoming an escape plan to save their own lives. With shots fired, and a gang that even has corrupt sheriffs on their side, will Benedict and Hallie manage to help each other out? How will they ever manage to survive when they realize that they're not the ones on the hunt after all, but those being hunted?A pulse-pounding drama, which will make you turn the pages with bated breath until the very last word. A must-read for fans of Western action and romance."No Rescue for the Traitor" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.
Pregnant Mail Order Bride And Her Troubled Rancher (A Western Historical Romance Book) (Evergreen Frontier)
Florence Linnington - 2020
The Corner Slim's Revenge
Alex Richardson - 2006
He is about to retire from the game with the beautiful Lisa, a sista he loves and adores. She feels the same for Slim but that love is put to the test when an old flame steps back into her life and he is also rich--seven figure professional athlete rich. Will she succumb to the old flame that's burning or will she stay loyal?Finally there is Myte--a sexy Latina who is conniving and out to get paid. She beds one of Slim's most trusted men and it doesn't take long before she has him stealing from the crew. With the DEA and Chicago Police on everyone's trail, Myte and the Latin Kings' top dog, Felix, orchestrate the heist of a million dollars from Slim--a Chicago based mob outfit's million--and it causes the death of one of Slim's most trusted soldiers. Slim is devastated and exacts his revenge on all that weren't loyal and no one on the streets of Chicago or Gary is safe.
Love Undisguised: Three PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED Regency Novellas
Grace Burrowes - 2021
Sold into Slavery: The Story of Adaku, A Black Slave Woman
Mary Devey - 2011
Nestled in her little village in inland Africa, this young pregnant mother of two boys already had the hopes and dreams which any Igbo woman her age would want of her time. And her joy was furthered with the impending birth of their third child, a child whom they were hoping would be the girl her husband wanted. But she was captured against her will and helpless at that point because of her pregnancy, she yielded to her assailants without question. What happens next is a terrible ordeal for this young woman who learns about the savagery of life's sharp ends and about where betrayals begin - on the very soil that is Africa. Along the way, Adaku meets people like her who were kidnapped against their will and soon she forges friendship with women across all tribes, all in search of a common cause to escape from the brutal trade and greed of certain nations of the coastal blacks and those of the northern African landscape who know nothing but of selling human flesh for the gratification of what the white men could offer them.In Part I of The Story of Adaku, Adaku encounters treachery and hopelessness of being branded a slave. Already, she learns the dangers of running and in the early times of her capture, her determination for escape eventually materializes towards acceptance when she realizes the trade for human flesh is far too robust for one single person to fight.I hope you find this story a beautiful one and one that will eventually spur you on towards the reading of my next story which covers Adaku's journey into The Middle Passage. This will be Part II, now available on Amazon.com.There is no excuse for slavery and there is no excuse to what has been done but gradually, the healing should give way to a better hope for tomorrow.
DRUNK IN LOVE 3
Cole Hart - 2014
For Mark, this truth has become his worst nightmare. After finding out that his wife, Olivia, is cheating on him he pulls the unthinkable and leaves everyone in pure shock. During this showdown between husband and wife, Olivia quickly finds out that all is not fair in Love and War. Regardless of the circumstances, one should not think that they’ve won the battle until the fight is completely over. What has been done in the dark has certainly come to light. Entangled lies, heated sex, undeniable betrayal, and unforgiving deception have its hold on just about every character in this book. In the end, will there finally be some kind of peace found among the crew or will the death of an unexpected loved one keep this rivalry going? Find out why everyone is so Drunk In Love with this Super Intriguing read.
Unexpected Love For A Secretive Bride
Evelyn Boyett - 2020
Dove is incredibly ashamed of where she’s come from. As a child, she had to steal and do other horrible things just to survive. She’s spent her whole life running from her past, which causes a lot of lies and damage in her relationships. Once she was old enough, her father forced her to marry Bill, a cruel rancher on the other side of town, just to settle his own debts. Her marriage to Bill only lasted a month before he was killed in a shootout – which is both good and terrible for her, because the relationship was abusive and dangerous. Wesley is a hardworking man who holds his emotions close to his chest. His little sister, Nettie, is his entire world. His parents passed away and since then he’s been raising Nettie. He’s longed for a wife for years. Unfortunately, the love of his life, Alice, rejected him at the altar. Dove is determined to do everything it takes to keep her afloat after the loss of her husband. She is rather guarded and protects her independence fiercely. Can she find the courage to open up her heart to a stranger? Or will her tragic past keep her trapped for the rest of her life? If you like fast-paced clean romance and action-packed stories, you won't be able to put down this addictive Novel by Evelyn Boyett. "Unexpected Love For A Secretive Bride" is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance Novel of approximately 500 pages.
The Godfrey Diary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn: (Expanded, Annotated)
Edward Settle Godfrey - 2014
Godfrey was a central figure in the Reno-Benteen defense over the 25th and 26th of June, 1876. He kept a diary of the Yellowstone Expedition against the Sioux from May 17 to September 24.The diary reveals anecdotes and observations of General Custer's mood and behavior before the fight on June 25th, as well as the desperate story of survival experienced by the battalions under Reno and Benteen. It also contains fascinating details about how the cavalry moved, camped, and relaxed during the days leading up to the fight.In 1892, (then Captain) Godfrey wrote what became a very famous and widely-read article for Century Magazine about the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Both of these documents are cited by most serious Custer books..
The Fourth Horseman (Sage Country)
Dan Arnold - 2018
After Texas won its independence, the Mexican people left stranded on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande continue to live as they have for centuries. Not even the Civil War and Reconstruction have changed their way of life. Politics and greed are about to put an end to all that, even if it means murder. Outraged at being treated like second class citizens, the Mexican people have a different outcome in mind. They outnumber the Anglo population by ten to one. If they are to be treated like dogs, it's time for the dogs to bite. As blood flows on both sides of the conflict, an undercover Texas Ranger is sent into El Paso County to investigate. In a region where life is cheap and crime and corruption are as common as dirt, can one man find a just solution and prevent a war, or will death and hell ride into the borderlands on a pale horse? The Fourth Horseman is another great book for fans of Dan Arnold’s Historical Fiction. The story is based on one of the worst chapters in the history of Texas, the San Elizario Salt War. Fans of Louis L’ Amour will love this Western which may also remind them of Robert B. Parker or Elmore Leonard, with a touch of Cormac McCarthy for good measure.
The Fashion Designer, SAMPLE
Nancy Moser - 2019
Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist. Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912. Personal and financial setbacks test old relationships and new romances while threatening to keep the business from ever selling a single dress. No one said it would be easy. But the promise of the American Dream holds a deep hope for those who work hard, trust God, and never give up.
Mumtaz and Taj Mahal
Pravin Anand - 2018
It had stood perfectly enduring the centuries showing generations that pure love can withstand all storms. This is the story of Khurram and Arjumand. How a boy and girl transformed into a power couple and re-shaped the history of India. Their love, just like the Taj, endured despite separation, power struggle, wars, and politics and in the end, even death. It seemed to have transcended the living realm and gone beyond to heaven. Shahjahan erected in marble the fabric of his love and no matter what the obstacles they always remained together. In his final days, Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in a fort overlooking the Taj Mahal and yet the call of his love remained the blood in his veins and his soul met his wife when he was buried beside her after his deathAbout the Author: Pravin Anand is Block Development Officer (BDO) in UP Government. He was born and brought up in Kanpur. After his MBA he chose to work in Government Services as an Excise Inspector. His love for writing continues after his two stories in ‘Mukta’ (1993) and ‘Meri Saheli’ (1995). He writes articles for newspapers in Hindi and also on Hub pages, Bukisa and on Google Blogs. He has published two books before - I Love You More Than Anyone Else and Mars, Love and Breakup.
Spectre 07: Memoir of a Risk-Taker
Robert Reneau - 2019
Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret) Bob Reneau began writing this story as his autobiography for his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and succeeding generations. However, he was convinced by many friends to turn it into book form for anyone. Bob has spent twenty-five years as an Air Force pilot. He was an original AC-130 pilot in Laos and Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. As an Airlifter flying the C-130, Bob was stationed and flew out of Sewart AFB, Tennessee, Evreux AB in France, Naha AB; Okinawa (now Japan), and Patrick AFB, Florida, where he flew Gemini Space Mission support. He was on top of all but one splashdown as telemetry and voice relay. Bob was also stationed at Ubon AB, Thailand, Rhein-Main, Germany, and Pope AFB, North Carolina. He flew all over Europe, Southeast Asia, North Africa, South Africa, Australia, and the United States. He has flown around the world two times, He was also a Reconnaissance and Special Operations pilot, logging over 8000 flying hours. He has served in most of the major air commands. His medals include the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, twelve Air Medals, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (individual award), and many other awards and decorations. Bob hopes to leave more information for his progeny than his father did. Although he talked freely to his sons about his war experiences, Bob’s father neglected to mention them in his limited biography. He served as an unarmed chaplain during WWII. He went ashore onto Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion where his landing craft was blown out from under him. He made it onto the beach on a floating pontoon and served through many famous battles including the Battle of the Bulge, The Ardennes Forest and others. This is Bob’s interesting, funny, poignant, and informative story.