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The Prepper, Part 1: The Collapse
Karl A.D. Brown - 2013
As the world careens towards nuclear and economic disaster, Alfred, acting on his instincts, awakens and becomes a prepper. After four US cities are destroyed with nuclear weapons, the US economy crumbles and the family struggles to survive in a world where food shortages, looting, rioting, and a deadly breakdown of the social order has become the norm. In a time when there is no government, infrastructure, or friends to count on, the Aimes family realizes that all they have is each other. "The Prepper Part One: The Collapse" is a stand alone novel.
Eddie's Cinderella (Found Love #8)
Vivian Rose Lee - 2015
That was until she picked up a drunken Eddie Smith, an all-star linebacker for the Atlanta Bueto’s. Never in her wildest dreams would she have ever imagined that instead of a routine pick up and drop off, she would be leaving his home the next morning… and with only one sneaker. The events of last night may be one big blur, and his memory may be slowly coming back to him in drips and drabs, but Eddie remembered being with a beauty woman last night, and he will never forget the night of unbridled passion that they shared. He may have tied one on, but the pink sneaker in his hand was proof that what happened last night actually did happen, and wasn’t just some dream. Unfortunately, he had a few minor problems. He didn’t know her name, he couldn’t get her out of his mind, and he had absolutely no idea where to start looking for her.
Whorl
James Tarr - 2016
Aside from actual confessions more crimes have been solved by fingerprints than any other type of evidence, and this discovery could throw legal systems around the world into chaos--if it becomes public knowledge. Powerful government forces in the FBI and beyond immediately try to remove all the evidence--which includes the idealistic lab tech who made the discovery and Dave Anderson, the young man whose dream it has been to become an FBI Special Agent. The racially divided gritty dystopia that is modern Detroit provides the backdrop as forces move against Anderson--but young men drawn to law enforcement are rarely blank pages, and Anderson already has more than his share of secrets. The question is, who can he trust with them?
The Drowned Cities - Free Preview (The First 11 Chapters)
Paolo Bacigalupi - 2012
Betrayal from Within: Surviving the Black--Book 4 of a Post-Apocalyptical series (Surviving the Black #4)
Zack Finley - 2020
It thrusts the reader into the lives of a Tennessee family extended by friendship and the bonds of shared values. The community struggles to move forward after being shattered by loss and facing an uncertain future. The people of Breckinridge Valley prepare for spring with hopes for a new beginning, even as conditions deteriorate around them. “Betrayal from Within” picks up the tale where “Bittersweet Homecoming” left off. The action in this new full-length novel by burgeoning author Zack Finley is nonstop. The story builds on the solid foundation established by the first three books of the series.The Surviving the Black series presents one version of a possible future sparked by a solar Coronal Mass Ejection. One where America suffers a catastrophic failure of its electrical grid that triggers the cascading collapse of the national supply chain. It exposes the dangers of industrialized farming, centralized production hubs, and just-in-time distribution when the power goes down.This series features well-researched survival tips against the backdrop of rural America.Caution: This is the fourth novel in a series expected to contain a total of five books. It relies heavily on story elements introduced in the first three novels and is not meant to stand alone.
The Obsolescence Trilogy: Complete Series Box Set: A Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Thriller
Chris Muhlenfeld - 2018
They were away from the chaos, and they thought they were safe. They thought wrong.What will they do?All across the country cities are in crisis.Logan and his family look out from their Manhattan penthouse. The world is crumbling before their eyes. Unprepared, he’s got to do something. They can’t stay. But how can they leave and where will they go?Someone has a solution.It’s Logan’s domestic android.Can he believe a machine?You won’t believe the twists and turns, but you’ll love the adventure.Get it now.
The Country Saga Boxed Set
David Estes - 2015
In a changed world where the sky bleeds red, winter is hotter than hell and full of sandstorms, and summer's even hotter with raging fires that roam the desert-like country, the Heaters manage to survive, barely. Due to toxic air, life expectancies are so low the only way the tribe can survive is by forcing women to procreate when they turn sixteen and every three years thereafter. It is their duty as Bearers. Fifteen-year-old Siena is a Youngling, soon to be a Bearer, when she starts hearing rumors of another tribe of all women, called the Wild Ones. They are known to kidnap Youngling girls before the Call, the ceremony in which Bearers are given a husband with whom to bear children with. As the desert sands run out on her life's hourglass, Siena must uncover the truth about the Wild Ones while untangling the web of lies and deceit her father has masterfully spun.
Theirs To Treasure
Caitlyn O'Leary - 2020
Little does she know what fate would have in store for her when she ends up crossing paths with a man that she once helped as a child, who is determined to pay her back for being his touchstone.Chance Reynolds remembers the days when Josie was the only thing that made his foster home feel safe. He knows she has physical and emotional scars, and a belief that she is unworthy of love. But this time, in this place and in his arms, he could be the soul-healing sanctuary she needs.Can He Move Past The Pain & Open His Heart?Sam Booth is an Afghan War Vet who suffered wounds from fighting for his country and carries even deeper battle scars from his childhood. He never thought he could find someone who could love him, all of him, that is. He knows Chance has embraced Fate Harbor's typical triad relationship way of life and he wants to join Chance and Josie more than anything but he feels like his demons will just get in the way of their happiness. When Josie's deep scars come to light, Sam knows that he is the only one that can give her the tenderness and love she needs. With his compassion and understanding of these two souls, can he be the man to make this triad complete.Is A Love Like Theirs Too Good To Be True?This was previously published in 2014 as Trusting Chance. It has been re-edited and 15,000 new words have been added to the story.
Sinners (Tribulation #2)
Jamie Lee Grey - 2021
At the same time, new concerns fracture the group of persecuted saints. Some consider leaving for perceived safety deeper in the forest.Meanwhile, Maxwell Flynn finds himself drawn to Grace’s selfless character and charming personality. At any other time in history, he’d fall head over heels for her. But the world has never seen times like these, and he needs to keep his focus on providing for – and protecting – the fragile group hiding in the woods.Soon, troubles rise from all sides. Nature itself seems to become one of the group’s greatest adversaries. From predators to meteorites, danger constantly lurks outside their flimsy fabric tents.As their difficulties mount, the group suffers a tragedy that threatens to rip them apart. Can they find a way forward through the turmoil? Or has their ragtag band of believers reached the end of the road?SINNERS is the second book in the suspense-filled, post-apocalyptic TRIBULATION series. Like all books by Jamie Lee Grey, it’s a faith-based, clean read. Join the adventure today!Jamie Lee Grey is the author of numerous novels, including the Band of Believers and Daughter of Babylon series. She and her husband live in the northwestern United States.
Night Zero
Rob Horner - 2019
The theory is sound, but something goes wrong, and a highly contagious combination of virus and prion is unleashed, a middle-stage organism too dangerous to test. With emergency services overwhelmed, a small community hospital tries to combat the unthinkable--an illness that causes aggression, spreads through violence, and won’t allow the dead to rest.
High Treason (The High Stakes Saga Book 5)
Casey Bond - 2019
All the humans outside the Compound have either been killed or turned. Those living inside are starving. Everything else lies in ruin. The future has changed. And so has Eve. Will she be strong enough to stop Victor and Kael before they destroy them all? Or will she become the monster foretold in the past, and singlehandedly usher in a new age of terror?
The Dogs of Liberty (The Colter Saga)
Joel Baker - 2013
The first novel entitled Friends of the Family followed the struggle of Jesse and Sarah Colter and their family as they face the overnight end of civilization. They are forced on a journey through a desolate and dangerous landscape, testing the courage and resolve of the family and the friends they meet along the way. As they reach Haven, Jesse’s childhood home, they struggle to fight evil and build a life of love and decency for their family. The second novel entitled The Way of the Dogs begins some eighty years after the Colter family arrived at a place called Haven. Sarah and Jesse’s son Paul, now in his nineties, is the sole survivor of the family. The extended Colter family has prospered, unaware of the gathering storm of wickedness swirling around them. James Colter, the only grandson of Mark, is a loner, and very much like his great grandfather Jesse. Not comfortable with the progress around him, he could be the last best hope as evil descends on Haven. This third novel The Dogs of Liberty begins with the Cherokees and Gypsies move north. James Colter was asked to lead the expedition with his wife Molly. While James ancestors settled Haven at the time of the Go Back, now with civilization returning, James is anxious to leave all that behind. Leading the wagon train north seemed an ideal solution. Molly knew of James need for wide open spaces and there was nothing holding them to Haven. When their daughter had told them the Colter dogs were dying, she hoped the move north would enable the dogs to recover and remain friends of the family.
Hood Luvin' From A White Boy 2
Sha Jones - 2019
However, when Diamond, the stripper that was only supposed to be a one night stand unexpectedly gets pregnant, she refuses to let go of Javo. Not wanting to lose Mahogany, Javo hides the pregnancy, but just like the old saying goes, “What’s done in the dark will come to light.” Mahogany has been through mishaps, including miscarriages, heartbreak, and betrayal. Every man she meets hurts her, leaving her to pick up the pieces to her broken heart, but Javo convinces her to take another chance on love. Unfortunately, when Diamond finds out about the new love affair between the two of them, all hell breaks loose! Will Mahogany reflect on all of her past failed relationships and let Javo go to protect her already wounded heart, or will she stick it out with him and a child that might not be his? Find out in the second installment to Sha Jones’ latest love story.
Shifter Nation: East Coast Bears Collection
Meg Ripley - 2019
Heart-stopping suspense. Unrelenting passion. This is Shifter Nation. Deep in the wilderness, National Park Rangers have been guarding America’s most closely-kept secret. Shifters have been living among us for centuries. And these smoking hot bears are on the hunt for their strong, sassy mates. Shifter Nation: East Coast Bears Collection packs Meg Ripley’s bestselling Werebears of Acadia and Werebears of the Everglades series into one riveting anthology, featuring: Ranger Knox The journalist writing an exposé on Acadia National Park is most definitely an outsider, no matter how much Knox’s inner bear insists she’s his. But is it possible that this human could be his mate? And can he keep her from unraveling the mystery that’s kept his clan hidden from the public eye for generations? Ranger Trent Three brutal murders were committed in Acadia, and Trent is on the case. Or is he? When Blanca, a feisty, curvy FBI agent, tries to take over the investigation, she challenges the desires of Trent’s inner bear—in more ways than one. Ranger Ramon From the moment they met, there was no denying the sizzling chemistry between Ramon and Min. But what is she doing in Acadia in the first place? Could this brainy beauty be responsible for sabotaging the Acadia clan, or will she prove to be their greatest ally? Ranger Drew Fighting fires is Drew’s duty at Acadia, but the day he met Kathleen, nothing could have prepared his bear for the fiery passion that would ignite between them. But will her betrayal of his trust extinguish the flames between them once and for all? Alpha's Second Chance Addie hopes to rekindle things with Owen, and deep down, Owen wants the same, but his shifter secret has forced him to shut her out from his heart. How could things ever change if the truth stays hidden? Fated Attraction A sassy, badass Florida panther. A laid-back bear Ranger with a surfer attitude. Will their common goal of finding who’s been killing the Everglades panthers bring these polar opposites together? Nanny For The Soldier Bear Conner is an Army vet Ranger with a wounded heart and an unimaginable secret. Will his little one’s nanny have the patience to melt this bear’s tough exterior so he can learn to love again? Relentless Mates It seems impossible for a bear and a crocodile shifter to be fated mates, and from the moment of their first date, their warring clans try to keep Grace and Mason apart. Are their hearts destined to be torn apart by the rivalry among the Everglades clans forever? Steamy shifter scenes inside! 18+ readers only.