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All At Stake


Sean Patten - 2019
    Duty bound to attend his father’s funeral, he just wants to grit his teeth through the family reunion and get out of there, but his brother has a different kind of send-off in mind… A survivalist who’s spent months preparing for the worst, Justin has little patience for his brother’s high-rolling lifestyle. But before old wounds can be re-opened, disaster strikes: a catastrophic EMP that reduces America’s brightest city to a pitch-black shell of its former self. As the casino lights go out and the infrastructure and systems that protect us all begin to crumble, the brothers must navigate frenzied crowds, criminal gangs, and a city spinning wildly out of control. The stakes could not be higher. And the name of the only game in town? Survive. This is the first book in the Lights Out in Vegas series.

A New Death: CJ's Story


Josh Vasquez - 2014
    Find out what happens to Josh's family when the zombie apocalypse shambles into Savannah, Georgia! Will thirteen year old CJ understand what is going on? Will he believe it? Will his family get out of the city alive? Added bonus! Two FREE chapters of A New Death included!

The Brother’s Creed Box Set: The Complete Zombie Apocalypse Series (Books 1-5)


Joshua C. Chadd - 2019
    As the nation succumbs to an outbreak unlike anything ever seen, the brothers must gather their supplies and set out on a road trip to save their parents from a fate worse than death itself. Their naïve optimism quickly fades, and the choices they confront will leave them scarred for life.Meanwhile, Emmett Wolfe, along with his daughter and ex-wife, leave Texas bound for a safe haven in Alaska. Along the way, they rescue a mysterious young woman from a shopping mall, but the cost of their daring recovery will leave them reeling. The U.S. quickly falls into chaos, and Emmett learns early on that there are dangers far worse than the undead.Tank finds himself amidst a group of survivors heading north, but their convoy is stopped dead in its tracks when they’re ambushed by a gang of ruthless killers. Escaping the attack, Tank and two others are hunted through Wyoming by the bloodthirsty Reclaimers. With no other choice, Tank has to face the reality that sacrifices are necessary if they are to survive.As the virus spreads across America, the remaining survivors must band together to fight not only the walking dead, but the living as well. Their journey to the Alaskan wilderness is met with constant hardship, betrayal, and death. But as the world crumbles around them, they will come to realize they cannot lose what makes them human. They must hold on to faith and hope or all is lost and they will not survive the coming apocalypse. Get the award-winning and best-selling series that has a combined total of over 550 FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon! This box set includes the COMPLETE Brother’s Creed series: OutbreakBattlebornWolf PackBad CompanyLast Hope PLUS two bonus short stories:TankedLife After (Box Set exclusive)

Betrayal (The Englishman #2)


David Gilman - 2022
    The new high-octane international thriller from David Gilman.Someone's trying to start a war. And Raglan's just walked into the kill zone.It has been many years since Dan Raglan served in the French Foreign Legion, but the bonds forged in adversity are unbreakable and when one of his comrades calls for help, Raglan is duty-bound to answer.An ex-legionnaire, now an intelligence officer at the Pentagon, disappears. He leaves only this message: should he ever go missing, contact Raglan. But Raglan's not the only one looking for the missing man. From the backstreets of Marseilles, Raglan finds himself following a trail of death that will lead him to Florida, to the camaraderie of a Vietnam vet in Washington D.C., and into the heart of a bitter battle in the upper echelons of the US intelligence community.Pursued by both the CIA and a rogue female FBI agent, Raglan's search will place him in the cross hairs of an altogether more lethal organisation. Tracking his old comrade, he finds himself in the midst of deadly conspiracy, and on a journey to a fatal confrontation deep in the Honduran rainforest.

Meant to Be: A sweet, small-town romance about taking chances and finding home


Carly Grant - 2021
    Building contractor Gabe Lawson is all business, a handsome newcomer to Crestpoint Beach who’s looking for a fresh start. When Hannah and her sister hire Gabe to help get their beach house B&B inspection-ready ahead of the summer tourist season, sparks fly between these total opposites.But there’s more to both of them than meets the eye, and soon free-spirited Hannah and “measure twice, cut once” Gabe are fighting deeper feelings for each other. When a setback threatens to pull them apart, can Hannah and Gabe turn their “opposites attract” romance into happily-ever-after?MEANT TO BE is a clean contemporary romance, and Book 2 of the Turning Tides B&B series. Look for Book 1, BACK TO YOU, available now.

Samurai's Apprentice


David Walters - 2011
    All this seems far removed from Kami, a boy who quietly goes about his everyday life in his farm village until one day he trips over the unconsious body of a warrior hidden in the long grass.That discovery will lead him on an adventure across the warring kingdoms, facing assassins and enemy soldiers as he journeys to the capital to face the new Shogun. Through his travels he aspires to become a samurai, and in his many challenges he eventually comes to understand what it means to be one.

Search No Further


A.J. Campbell - 2021
    Her restaurant business is booming. She’s found a second chance at love, and an impending marriage is on the horizon. But there’s no such thing as a perfect life. And the good times never last forever.When Cara’s health suddenly falters, her family’s world turns upside down in the blink of an eye. In a bed-ridden haze, she confides in Sienna, her favourite grandchild, that her rapid decline may be at the hands of one of her own. Sienna, a young, single mother, is reeling in the wake of her husband’s unsolved death. She is haunted by crippling anxiety and misplaced guilt, heightened by suddenly finding herself in a race against time to save Cara’s life. As she begins to pull at the strings of a tangled family web, she’ll reveal disturbing secrets, decades of deceit and shockingly serious crimes.

The Decemites


Ramona Finn - 2021
    Inside, life is split between the rich Sky and the poor Dirt. The Decemites—carefully selected children injected with nanobots and trained to survive the search for resources—have a chance for a better life. But that life comes at a steep price, and few survive long enough to enjoy it.Myla wasn’t chosen to be a Decemite, but she’s carried a secret in her blood since birth: her parents, a forbidden Decemite match, passed along to her the same nanobots that make the chosen strong. When Myla’s foster sister, Ona, is chosen as a Decemite and goes missing on her first mission, Myla will have to brave the toxic world to find her. She’s determined to go it alone, but when Lock, the Decemite golden boy, finds her he becomes an unlikely companion in her quest. No matter how close they grow, however, she can’t tell him her secret. She’s hidden the truth about her nanobots all her life, and if Lock finds out about her, he’s sure to turn her in.But Myla is unprepared for the truth of the Outside. No human is supposed to be able to survive, but rebel Outsiders prove everything she’s been taught is a lie. And a rebel boy, Ben, shows her a life she could have never imagined as he draws her deep into the rebel world.To find Ona she’ll need to infiltrate the rebel Outsiders, where she learns the ugly truth about her home. Can she ever go back to her old life underground or is her only chance at freedom Outside?

Pact of Silence


Linda Huber - 2021
    Yet Luke's manner suggests something odd is afoot, something that Emma can't quite fathom.Too many secrets, not enough truthsEmma works hard to settle into her new life in the Yorkshire countryside, but a chance discovery increases her suspicions. She decides to dig a little deeper...Be careful what you uncoverWill Emma find out why the locals are behaving so oddly? Can she discover the truth behind Luke's disturbing behaviour? Will the pact of silence ever be broken?

The Lumberjack's Match: A Sweet Fake Relationship Romance (Pretendr Dating App Series)


Blake Andrews - 2018
    Rhett’s already been planning to build himself a beautiful new home on it, but the seller has several stipulations about how said land can be purchased. Chiefest among them: the buyer must build a family home on the acreage, establishing genuine roots in their small town of Leavenworth. Rhett hasn’t devoted much thought to dating, let alone marriage, but he’ll do anything to acquire this land—even if it means pretending to have a bride. Lacey Macuzzi’s family is constantly pressuring her to settle down, wanting nothing more than to throw her a huge, expensive wedding. You’d never know by her massive social media presence, but Lacey’s actually shy and socially-awkward. She’s given up on the chance of ever meeting anyone, but wants to please her parents. Frustrated, she longs to find a man willing to pose as her groom for the big day, just to get them off her back. But how? Enter Pretendr, the app that pairs people looking for fake relationships. Being matched through the app seems like the perfect solution, but once Rhett and Lacey have solved their problems, another one emerges… They both seem to have fallen for each other. The Lumberjack's Match is a 30,000 word standalone novella, perfect to curl up with if you're looking for a sweet, fun, quick read on the go.

No Direction Home


Mike Sheridan - 2017
    An Irish couple on their dream vacation in Orlando. A bank robber in an Atlanta prison...what do they all have in common? They are survivors of vPx073, the most deadly virus ever to be unleashed on the planet. One that has brought civilization to a standstill. Haunted by the tragic death of his Gulf War veteran father, Cody Parsons is a struggling student at UTK when the pandemic hits Knoxville. Soon the sharpshooting skills his father taught him as a fourteen-year-old are put to good use --- especially when an ex-US army combat engineer takes him under his wing. As food and water runs out, and roving gangs take over the cities, the paths of some very determined survivors are destined to meet...with surprising consequences. With strong, original characters that jump off the page, this is a fast-paced story that fans of post-apocalyptic survival fiction will appreciate.

Becoming Human


Amy Michelle Carpenter - 2020
    Carter doesn't believe in aliens. And he certainly doesn't defend his dad's claims that they exist, even if they aired on national television. But then, the girl he's falling for starts doing strange things, magical things, things that seem a bit out of this world.Kokab hungers to be a Perfect in a world where her emotions are her greatest flaw. But when her planet faces extinction, her sympathy makes her the perfect ambassador to persuade humans to accept her people. Failure means invasion, but success means she will never become a Perfect.Ags dreams of graduating from the Academy and becoming a guardian of Earth. Obsessed with all things human, she's eager to spend time on the unique planet. But when she uncovers an impending invasion, she's willing to lose everything, including herself, to stop it.

Best Laid Plans: An EMP Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series (The Crusader Book 1)


Tom Abrahams - 2021
    

Outbreak


John Winchester - 2020
    Residents of a rural neighborhood struggle to survive as they are forced to fend for themselves in the midst of the outbreak.Mike Dunham is a loner who prides himself on self-reliance and believes he is prepared for any disaster. A twist of fate will force him to take a course of action he has never before considered.Jen Pruitt is a fourth year med student with a secret. Stuck at her parents' house during the outbreak, her medical knowledge could mean the difference between life and death for those around her, but only if she can conquer her inner demons first.

After the Republic


Frank L. Williams - 2015
    Conflict. Lawlessness. An uncertain future in a strange place. The American republic has crumbled. Joshua Winston, a reluctant leader who had hoped to enjoy a quiet, peaceful retirement from politics, is forced off of the sidelines. Now, he must lead a group of Americans determined to survive in the dangerous new world they face. He takes great pains to steer his group clear of the chaos that reigns after the republic, but fears that the conflict will inevitably find its way to them.