Unprepared for the job, he finds that what appears to be a temporary appointment turns into a task much more challenging than he ever imagined. Full of colorful characters and action-packed scenes, Schofield discovers much about himself, his friends, and the secrets that are buried in the ground throughout the county.

    After arriving by bus in Biloxi, home to her old family beach cottage, Ella lands a job as a seamstress for the Hard Rock Casino where she meets Dante Vitali, a member of The Sacred Crown. Now, Ella is a woman on the run from Dante's associates. She's currently the star witness in his federal trial and is being hidden in safe houses around the country. This time she is headed to The Outer Banks where her quintessential southern mother was raised.... until she ran away. Ella has something Dante needs and will stop at nothing to get. She just doesn’t know what it is. If you like the novels of Mary Kay Andrews, Sophie Kinsella, and Jennifer Crusie, you'll love Bound for the Outer Banks! "I believe we will hear a lot more from Alicia. She's definitely got what it takes. Who knows? She might be the next Beth Henley."-Americus Times-Recorder

    Is it possible to be too busy serving God to be of any use to Him? Terreldor Press is proud to introduce Tattie Maggard's first short story, which just may help you find your own answer to this question. ~10 pages.

    She’s not really what her boyfriend David wants any longer; turns out, he’s “outgrown her.”When her friends convince her that a complete makeover is just what she needs to feel more confident about herself and make her ex jealous, Ada Lee reluctantly agrees. This new look brings surprising attention, but the flattery is short lived as Ada realizes that she is really just a pawn in a game. Is it time to re-evaluate her motives for wanting to change?While caught up in her own drama, Ada Lee has missed what was right in front of her the whole time. In a flurry of emotion, she hurts the ones she loves, grasps for ones she has no business pursuing, and just about misses the opportunity of a lifetime. "The New and Improved Ada Lee Bixby" is a story of self-discovery as Ada heals from tragedy on the road to her new and improved self, encountering a few surprises along the way.

    None of them are interested in marrying at the moment, so their grandfather takes things into his own hands. He met his wife through an arranged marriage and they had over sixty years together; why not do the same for his grandchildren? In this first book, Quinn is the oldest of the cousins, he decides to use some information his grandfather finds through a Christian online dating service about a woman named Grace. As they get to know each other through emails, he decides to propose. They can both help each other out, he with her young daughter and she with his plans to start a new business. But will this marriage be one of convenience like Quinn suggests or will it turn into love?

    She had been around drug dealers and hood rich guys all of her life so when the fly and flashy Dayton Bennet pulls up at her cousins welcome home party she is unmoved by the materialist things attached to him. It is his strikingly good looks and his charismatic demeanor that instantly draws her to him. Despite everything they go through over the past three years together, Brooklyn ends up accepting his hand in marriage. Unbeknownst to her, Dayton is having a secret affair with someone really close to her. Tragedy quickly brings his dirt to surface, showing Brooklyn that Dayton isn't the right man for her afterall. Devastation and sorrow creates a thin sheet of ice over her broken heart, so when the infamous, fine and rich Benji tries to woo his way into her life she isn't interested. Benjamin 'Benji' White is a boss in every sense of the word. Growing up with no father in the home, Benji had to step up. He refused to let his single mother struggle by raising four kids on her own. From the moment he touched his first bag of dope his grind had been unmatched. Benji's rise to the top was a quick and relentless one, piquing him the most notorious drug distributor in Chicago. In addition to running a multi-million dollar drug empire, Benji has a five year old daughter to raise on his own so he has no time for a serious relationship, not that that's something he'd be interested in anyway. The women coming in and out of Benji's life wanted one thing and one thing only — sex and conversation from the hood legend. He'd always been cool with that, up until the feisty and independent Brooklyn waltz into his life. Neither of the two are looking for a relationship, but fate has its own agenda. Benji and Brooklyn is a tale of two souls finding solace in one another when they don't realize they need it most.

    Yaz and Loni are two sisters coming of age on the mean streets of Washington, DC. Yaz is determined to go to college and become a success, but her mother is hell bent on making her a statistic. Loni, the younger sister, is looking for love. She finds it in the most unexpected place and the consequences may be more than she is ready for. Seventeen-year-old Cali is a lovable bad boy. His only concern is girls, good times, and the game. Life is good for him, and aside from his desire to eventually move out of his mother’s home, he sees no reason to change a thing… until he meets Yaz. She is everything he never knew he needed and he decides that he must have her. The fact that she has a boyfriend means nothing to this young man on a mission.

    When faced with a diagnosis that only gives her a year to live, she’s decided she will get married no matter what. Maxwell Jensen’s ranch is sinking—literally. The flooding river has not only hindered his cattle ranch but his spirits as well. With the helpful advice from Pastor Alex Hughes, Maxwell realizes his desire for a wife and, despite his less-than-ideal home situation, he contacts a bridal agency. Ruby, with her tragic secret, marries Maxwell but there are even more troubles ahead. How will Ruby tell Maxwell she’s slated to die in a year? How will Maxwell save his ranching business? What will happen when an unexpected baby enters the picture? Only prayer and a big dose of faith will help the situation.

    But, of the many the flamboyant real estate developer has ripped off, three stand out from the rest. First is Gary’s beautiful, almost-ex trophy wife, Janet, who stands to lose millions once the papers are signed. Next is German multi-millionaire, George Schuman, a man who very few people are stupid enough to rip off in the first place. Then there’s Dwight Stanton. As Gary’s silent business partner, he takes his friend’s deception the hardest. He has means, opportunity, and motive, but no evidence that the police can find. After the case drags on, it’s finally relegated to the cold case file… until an explosion of another kind blows the case back open. Now, five years after Rizzo’s death, Stanton is back in the hot seat, facing first-degree murder for a crime he swears he didn’t commit. Despite Brady Flynn’s personal demands, he takes on the case when he’s called. But when the trial takes on a strange and frightening twist, he finds himself in a web of danger that threatens to destroy them all.

    When she learns the buyer is Price McCord, things become even more complicated. Just being near him after all these years has rekindled her feelings for him. And Price, now a successful architect and real estate developer, is amazed to discover that the shy teenaged girl he used to ignore is now an amazingly pretty woman. Amanda knows she should walk away, but old dreams die hard. Soon it becomes impossible to ignore the growing attraction between them. Caught up in the heat of desire, they make love. Afterwards, Amanda dreams of a future with Price, while Price vows to get as far away from her as he can. He cannot give her what she wants. Later, when she realizes his plans for the home that is no longer hers are not at all what he promised, tempers sizzle and emotions flare, leaving no doubt that the passion they have each tried to hide is on the verge of igniting.

    He’s a slick city lawyer. Who’d have thought they’d be perfect for one another? With another crushing breakup behind her, Elle Roberts is done with love. These days all her energy is devoted to her equestrian business. That is until Nicholas Sterling arrives with his horse, Leo. After one ride, she’s convinced she can help the troubled animal. But what about the man? Sure he’s rich and charming and ridiculously handsome, but Elle assures herself she’s not interested. Turns out that’s a big fat lie. Nicholas knows he’s damaged. And damaged people don’t deserve love. But something extraordinary happens when he’s with Elle. For the first time in his life, he’s able to trust. In her. And in them. The future stretches before him, filled with glorious possibilities. And he’s happy. Incredibly, unbelievably happy. But no sooner are they settled into their relationship than a tragic event triggers Nicholas’s deepest insecurities. Can Elle find a way to heal his heart or will this ultimately tear them apart? ***** If you yearn for romance with deep emotional connections between the characters - this is the story you’ve been waiting for. What the Heart Wants is the first novel in the Heart Series. Each book follows the story of one woman all the way to her happily-ever-after. The Heart Series continues on with Drawing from the Heart and Feeding the Heart.

    Rescued, she is taken to a secret valley, safe. The bearded mountain man and his Indian companions grow in her affections until she opens her heart to her big blue-eyed rescuer. Danger and adventure surround them but the most frightening threat is from her one-time fiance and his obsession with Maryan.

    While trying to escape, she meets Nathan who jumps to her aid and tries to help her, not knowing exactly what he's getting himself into. With feelings starting to get involved, will they be too distracted to escape the wrath of Leon Dubois, his thugs and the many police officers that he has working for him? How will they manage to get away with no one to trust nor help them, but themselves?

    Remember little Ray’Shun, Niyah and Destiny? In this installment the kids are older and have problems of their own. Have you ever heard of that saying: Like father, like son? Well Ray’Shun is every bit of his father and even at the young age of seventeen, he’s having a hard time being faithful to his girlfriend of two years. Let’s just see if he takes after his dad and learns to appreciate and cherish what he have.Most of you have heard of the saying, I get it from my mama. Well, Shaniyah is the younger version of Shaniqua and it makes it complicated for them to get along because they’re so much alike. Once she begins dating a guy that goes by the name of Kush, she began smelling herself and it might become a little too much for Shaniqua to bear.Meanwhile, though Destiny is dating Kush’s younger brother, Man, she remains the sweetheart that Shaniqua only wished Shaniyah would be.

    A budding romance threatens to consume and destroy both their lives. Can Quinn find Eric's killer before Hannah is cast out of the only community she has ever known and save her son before the killer strikes again?