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Fighting Through the Pain (Allie Grecco Series Book 2)
Katy Pierce - 2022
Now they’d better run and hide…Allie Grecco is still living a double life. Thoughtful friend, office drone, and girly college student by day, she becomes New York’s deadliest hunter by night, tracking down scumbags too slippery for the law.Even a lone wolf needs a pack, and for the first time in a long while, loner Allie has finally found a pack that appreciates her for who she is. Her new ex-military comrades—especially her boss at Soldiers for Hire—know she’s a born hunter. And she’s hungry for her next prey.Missing students from all over town are resurfacing beaten down, broken, or dead. The only one who shows the slightest interest is a college mental health counselor—until she’s murdered outside her home. When it’s clear the cops aren’t going to find the shooter, Allie’s instructed to look into the case from the shadows of the back-end operation.A university’s perfect façade begins to crumble as the search for truth unearths more questions than answers. Allie fights through the web of lies and deception… only to discover there’s a target on her back, too.One thing is clear: If she doesn’t get to the bottom of it, another girl will die.Fighting Through the Pain is book two of Katy Pierce’s Allie Grecco series. A blood-tingling story of one woman's mission to serve justice—vigilante-style.
Over The Edge
Lisa Regan - 2019
But as Jocelyn watches in disbelief, the woman jumps off the bridge, plunging to her death in the Schuylkill River one hundred fifty feet below. Wracked with guilt, especially after learning the woman, Molly Porter, left behind a small child, Jocelyn wants answers. Why would a woman who seemingly had it all commit suicide because of a car accident? But the more Jocelyn learns about Molly’s life and her past, the less perfect it seems. Because Molly Porter had secrets…secrets with dangerous consequences.
A Spy Is Born
Emily Kimelman - 2019
The last thing I want is the director of my film—my first big role—dead.Now the cops are here, and even though it's obviously self-defense, I'm done for...my life is over. I'll never work in this town again even if I manage to avoid jail time. I'll be infamous instead of famous.Temperance Johnson is straight out of central casting—a spy master with tiger's eyes and unnatural grace—a real killer.He offers me a solution. He'll sweep all this under the rug and help me reach my goals if I work for him. Well, for the government. There is a long history of spies in Tinseltown; we have the perfect cover, and we're good at lying.
I always wanted to be a star, and I never considered becoming a spy.
Now I'm both.
***If you have trouble reading about violence against women, modern political themes, or sex (not graphic but out of wedlock).. then this series probably isn’t your thing. If you love powerful women, gritty thrillers, and vivid storytelling then download A Spy is Born today!***
Bay of Islands Brides 2
Serenity Woods - 2019
To his surprise, the beautiful Bianca Goldsmith is still there, and still single. Freddie knows he’s a fraction of the man he used to be and is sure Bianca wouldn’t be interested in rekindling their romance. But Bianca’s feelings for him run deeper than he knows… Book 5: Bride for Hire A second chance at a first love… Noelle Goldsmith is convinced that at age 52 she’ll never love a man again, and then she meets her old flame, Cameron Taylor. When Cam asks her to pretend to be his wife for the weekend for business, she jumps at the chance of escaping with him for a few days. Just for old times’ sake. But when it’s time for Cam to return to England, he discovers he doesn’t want to let her go… Book 6: Bride by Christmas Old friends, new lovers… When Elliot reminds Libby Carter of the promise they made to each other when they were kids—that they’d marry each other if they were still single when they turned thirty—Libby sees a future for herself for the first time since the plane crash. But a secret she’s hiding makes it impossible for her to move forward. There’s no chance she could be a bride by her birthday on Christmas Eve. Is there?
The Amish Maid (Amish Maids, #2)
Samantha Price - 2015
Believing she has no prospect of a husband in the Amish community, she develops feelings for Donovan, an Englisher. Jessie is sure that God's plan is for Donovan to join the Amish community. Jessie's Amish friend, Olive, thinks her brother is perfect for Jessie and sets about to match them together. Besides seeing Olive's brother, Elijah, as too quiet and serious, Jessie suspects there is a reason why other women in the community have by-passed him in their search for a husband. What will Jessie do when she grows closer to both men, only to find that her choice becomes harder? Also in the best selling 'Amish Maids' series: Book 1: The Amish Nanny Book 3: A Rare Amish Maid Book 4: In My Sister's Shadow Book 5: Change of Heart Book 6: Game of Love New Release Amish Maids series Book 7 "Amish Life of Lies" OUT NOW All Samantha Price Amish romance books are clean romances. Every book in the Amish Maids series is free to read with Kindle Unlimited.
Ghosts in the Machine (A David and Martin Yerxa Thriller - Book 3)
Ed Markham - 2017
No one can explain what killed him. Another tech industry titan is missing. No one can explain how he disappeared. The FBI assigns David and Martin Yerxa to investigate. But father and son are outside their comfort zone among the Internet CEOs, tech journalists, and intelligentsia of Northern California. Together, David and Martin must unravel the mystery of one man's death and another's disappearance while battling the larger forces that seem to be working against them. Ghosts in the Machine is a tense, thought-provoking thriller that will leave you guessing until the final shocking pages.
Trekking Home: Revised Edition
Jeffrey Miller - 2017
Suddenly, the United States was on a fast decline not only economically but also socially. The trip back to North Texas was not going to be easy. This is a story of one man out of millions that found themselves on a journey to get home. The US Dollar was worthless now and people were not reporting to work. Financial institutions were all closed and Martial Law was implemented in all major cities. The infrastructure of the United States was being strained beyond its limits. Imagine a world where all facets of normal society suddenly came to an end, including the ability to travel, get food, gas, water, and medical attention. This was the world Nate now found himself in and he would have to explore every means necessary to make his way home.
Cremains
Rob Johnson - 2019
Seeing an elderly woman crushed to death under a baby grand piano is not the best start to anyone’s day, and Max Dempsey’s is about to get a whole lot worse.When sacked bank manager turned bank robber Max Dempsey (aka Simon Golightly) finds himself deep in debt to dodgy undertaker Danny Bishop, he’s prepared to do almost anything to pay it off and keep all of his fingers.But he’s likely to lose a lot more than his fingers when he agrees to do a “little job” for Danny and unintentionally crosses psychopathic Greek gangster, Nikos Spiropoulos.Meanwhile, Bernard Pemberton and his granddaughter Tess are on a road trip to scatter their beloved Dottie’s ashes on a Scottish hilltop, but is it really her ashes in the cremation urn or something else altogether?Cremains is a crime caper that twists and turns its way towards a conclusion that even Max himself couldn’t have predicted.
Secure Boxed Set
R.L. Dunn - 2020
Book 1: Secure DesireWill Ian and Cassie get their second chance at love, or will her secret destroy them both?After Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Ian Chase's last brutal tour in Afghanistan, he and his brother resumed control of their private security company and the rest of their international conglomerate, Chase Group. At a charity function, Ian has a chance meeting with art historian Cassiopeia Ellis and is surprised to learn she's undercover with the FBI. He's even more drawn to this enigmatic redhead than the first time he met her.An FBI agent specializing in uncovering stolen art, Cassie is plagued by nightmares and fear surrounding an unfathomable trauma she sustained six years earlier--the same night she originally met Ian Chase. Seeing him again stirs up the feelings she once had for him, along with ghosts from her past. The problem? She's repressed her memories of the crisis she endured that night.Cassie's enemies need to snuff her out before she can remember what happened that fateful night. Can Ian keep Cassie safe from harm, or will her desire to shield him from her past obliterate any chance of a happily ever after together? Book 2: Secure AgainWhen their lives are on the line, can love save them both?Dr. Elizabeth Reed, a trauma surgeon in Silverton, Iowa, prides herself on doing everything in her power to save every single patient who ends up on her table. When she notices a pattern of suspicious injuries to prisoners at the local jail, she sets off on a mission to uncover the truth.Former Navy SEAL Martin Bailey is settling into his new role as the CEO of Chase Security International when he’s called home to Iowa for a family emergency. His brother, Sergeant Austin Bailey of the Silverton PD, has been shot in the line of duty while investigating the assault of a young child.When Marty discovers his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth, is Austin's surgeon, old feelings resurface. When they both begin to suspect Austin's injuries are linked to the suspected prisoner abuse, danger mounts. Can the men and women of Chase Security solve the mystery before more lives are lost? And will Elizabeth and Marty rekindle their old flame before the complicated web of drug and human trafficking, illicit porn, and prisoner abuse ensnares them both? Book 3: Secure HerIs his heart full enough to fall in love again?Widowed for five years, former Navy SEAL Julian “Smooth” Dupart returns to San Diego as the new head of the Chase Group’s San Diego branch. He finds himself going through the motions after “breaking up” with his bottle of bourbon. In his first few days on the job, he discovers the Chase health center has distributed substandard and counterfeit medication.Holly Dupree Morrison, an indie performing artist, escaped an abusive childhood only to get involved with one wrong man after another. Her silver lining is her sassy four-year-old daughter, Sadie, who is facing surgery after bad medication from the Chase group health center further damaged her already compromised heart.After a stalker nearly kills Holly, she’s forced to hire Chase Security, and Julian, remorseful that his company hurt Sadie, vows to protect them both. His heart softens to the soulful singer and her precious girl, but can he face losing Sadie from the same illness that killed his wife? And can Holly trust her heart to another man?Not only is Holly in danger, but someone is gunning for Julian and Chase Security as well.
AIR Series: Books 1-4 with AIR Case Files
Amanda Booloodian - 2018
Six Books in one!Werewolves, fairies, elves, and so much more--they all live around us, hidden in plain sight. Protecting mythological creatures isn't an easy job, but using my powers as a Reader, I work as a field agent for the clandestine agency, AIR, to keep them safe.Stonecoat: Novella 0.5 (AIR Case Files Book 1) - Gran and I find a person straight out of mythology, I realize there's more to this world than I ever imagined. Can we avoid being thrown in prison long enough to help Gran's new companion?Shattered Soul (AIR Series Book 1) - My elven partner Logan is showing me the ropes. Relocating a troll and interviewing a werewolf should be a normal day. When shots are fired and a fairy turns up dead, our day turns into a nightmare. With my powers raging out of control and a target on my back, will I be able to protect the Lost? Broken Paths (AIR Series Book 2) - When a routine call starts with a gun pointed at me, I know it's going to be a bad day. I go undercover to track a killer. It's risky, especially with a drug addict at my side, but we will put an end to the monster responsible--even if it costs my life.Stolen Sight (AIR Series Book 3) - Suck my soul out? I'll get over it. Try to kill me? Whatever. Send me a dead bunny? Watch your back. The arrival of deranged gifts tell me that I've been marked for death, and I'd like to return the favor. The trouble is, can you kill someone if they aren't alive?Fenrisúlfr: Novella 3.5 (AIR Case Files Book 2) - We're on bigfoot's trail, trying to catch up to him before a hunter does. When we find traces of the stalker, the scent Rider is tracking and what I see in the Path don't line up. Something strange is happening in the mountains.Are we tracking a hunter, or something else altogether different?Fractured Worlds (AIR Series Book 4) - No phone, no gun, not even a hint of a coffee shop. What's a girl to do? Interagency intrigue and sabotage erupts and I'm thrown into another dimension with a near stranger who seems intent on ordering me around. We're trapped, hungry, and facing an unknown foe. Can we find a way home before we kill each other?If you love Urban Fantasy or Supernatural Suspense, the AIR series will keep you turning the pages!
A Hopeless Sheriff (A Hope Walker Mystery Book 9)
Daniel Carson - 2021
Whisper Cove: Boxed Set, Books 1-4
Allison LaFleur - 2020
whether you mean to or not. When evil comes, will their passion prove fatal?BOOK 1- RUNShe's on the run. He's in the business of saving lives. When protecting her seems impossible, will love win?Dr. Josh Dalton, Whisper Cove’s lonely resident veterinarian, is returning from another late-night emergency when he stumbles upon an unconscious woman. Determined to help the beautiful stranger, Josh must first prove he can protect her from the menacing shadow that haunts her nightmares.Book 2- HIDEShe’s hiding from her family. He’s trying to make Whisper Cove a better place. Will their passions bring them together, or tear them apart?Secrets and lies have a way of catching up with you, especially when you defy your powerful family. Will the manipulation of those with hidden agendas stop Heather and Owen from finding their happily ever after?Book 3- BURNShe’s not who she says she is. He’s a wounded warrior hiding from the world. When faced with a living nightmare, will they learn they are stronger together before their secrets tear them apart?When an explosion shatters the peace of Whisper Cove, Avery knows her past has finally caught up with her. Her best friend Caleb returned from war a changed man, one who trusts no one but Avery. Committed to protect her, will his love for her be their undoing?Book 4- FIGHTShe’s a traumatized doctor. He’s a single dad. Will their fledgling family survive the darkness?Abby’s damaged psyche has convinced her she doesn’t deserve to be loved. Daniel’s surprise fatherhood to a neglected five year old girl has thrown his life into turmoil. Will caring for Fin bring them together, or tear them apart. ***Trigger Warning for dark themes***Allison LaFleur and Beneva Clark bring you explosive sex, small town intrigue, and romantic suspense in Book 1-4 of Whisper Cove. One-Click it today!
After The Collapse
H.H. Stinnis - 2016
They’ve both had the undeniable feeling for some time now that something horrible is coming soon that could change their lives forever. They buy a remote cabin in the Colorado Rockies, and begin the process of preparing for hard times. When Stan’s wife dies of cancer, he must struggle to carry on alone with their plans. Then the Collapse occurs, and it’s the worst economic and social collapse in history. All commerce grinds to a halt and the dollar dies along with our markets. This collapse has been engineered to take America down, and with it the other major superpowers, and it brings about the end of modern society around the globe. Now the Elite can begin anew in North America, with new laws and a new currency to replace the dollar and the Euro. Prices soar out of control and cash is unavailable with the banks closed. Food and gasoline soon run out as supplies are not replenished and then clean water stops flowing with the loss of electricity. All emergency services cease and the politicians have deserted their country. Rule of law ends and people everywhere are fighting for their lives. America is now a place very few people were prepared for, and now many of them are regressing as well. Good and moral men are forced to live like animals in order to survive and feed their families. Stan’s military training, his cunning, and his preps are the only things that will keep him alive and safe now. Then one day Stan must choose to save a young woman or let her be raped and murdered in cold blood. Saving her means taking her in and providing for her, while not knowing if he can even trust her. Will she be a good partner for him at the cabin, or another deady foe? In the end, he gains valuable intel about a nearby group of men who are terrorizing the region. Will this group find his cabin during their searches for food and supplies? Are there others like them out there? The enemy could be anywhere now, and while Stan fought in many deadly campaigns and black operations, this is different. Gangs are leaving the cities in search of supplies, and foreign troops are rumored to be on American soil. Stan will need to make trusted friends and allies in order to overcome these new threats.