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The Long Roll Home
Diana E. Anderson - 2020
Although she hates having to go to the city, when a dear friend makes plans to come visit, Cassie makes the drive to the airport to get her friend. While waiting at the airport, an event occurs that will change her life forever. She is over a hundred miles from home when the power fails, cell phones die, cars cease working, and planes begin falling from the skies. As a disabled veteran who relies on an electric wheelchair to get around, Cassie and her service dog, Petra, must find a way to get home in spite the challenges of distance, lawlessness, and weather. She knows getting home might be the biggest challenge of her life. Will she be able to overcome the challenges to see her family again or will she become yet another victim? Excerpt Cassie reached over and turned the knob on the radio until music floated through the van. “There’s enough bad news in the world right now, and I’m tired of hearing about it,” she told the passenger sitting in the front seat. The passenger just looked at her without responding. “What’s the matter, Petra? You didn’t want to listen to that, did you? I know you’d rather listen to music while we’re driving.” Petra gave a small bark and went back to watching out the window. Cassie reached over and gave Petra a fond scratch behind her ears, causing the three-year-old German Shepherd to bark again. “What do you think, Petra, should we sing along to the music?” Petra barked once in response, bringing a grin to Cassie’s face. “That sounded like a yes to me.” Cassie began to sing along with the radio, and soon Petra was howling along with her. Petra was so much more than just a dog to Cassie. She was a best friend, a companion, and at times, a lifesaver. As a result, Cassie often treated Petra more like a human than a pet. She would hold long conversations with Petra, talking through some of her problems. Petra was a great listener, and even offered a bark or two in response to whatever her human was saying. After a while, the song ended and both Cassie and Petra became quiet. “We’re almost there, girl. Not too much longer now. Are you ready to get some breakfast and see Jen?” Petra barked with excitement, although Cassie wasn’t really sure if it was at the thought of breakfast or seeing Cassie’s friend. The sun was barely over the horizon as Cassie turned into the airport parking garage. Jen’s flight was not due to arrive for about an hour and a half, but Cassie liked to get places early. She hated being late, and she especially hated having to rush. Her plan was to settle down in one of the restaurants near the baggage claim area and enjoy a good breakfast while she waited. Traffic in the airport was light and Cassie was happy to find a handicapped parking space right up front next to the baggage claim area. After parking her van, she took a minute to look in the mirror. The face looking back at her was pleasant enough in a wholesome sort of way. She wore no make-up, but her deep blue eyes were shining with excitement. Her nose was straight, and lightly dusted with freckles. She wore her long dark hair in a single braid down her back. Dressed in a flannel shirt, jeans, and boots, Cassie was slender, but muscular. She quickly adjusted a few stray hairs and applied lip gloss, and decided she was as ready as she was going to get. She quickly activated the controls on her electric wheelchair and undid the safety strap that held it in place on the driver’s side of the vehicle. After turning the chair around, she opened the door and pressed the button for the ramp to deploy. Petra remained quietly in her seat until Cassie called, “Petra, come.” At that command, Petra jumped over the seat and hopped out of the van.
Hidden Amongst The Amish
Hannah Schrock - 2019
Belle Jones made a new life for herself in Zook’s corner after her mother’s passing. Working in an Amish café for the Beiler family, Belle is intrigued by their lifestyle, but she has her own Englisch life. Dating detective Matthew Baker, Belle’s life is just about perfect. But then things with Matthew begins to change and Belle’s life is in danger. In a desperate attempt to help Belle who had become like family to them, the Beiler's asks permission to hide Belle from her boyfriend. Safely tucked away in the Amish community, Belle still lives in fear of Matthew finding her. She finds an unlikely friend in Isaac Mast, a carpenter who owns a shop next door to the café where she works. Although Belle is intrigued by the connection she feels for Isaac, she knows a relationship will be impossible. Besides, Isaac is Amish and she’s Englisch. But things can change, people can change, but some just refuse to… Will Belle find the happiness she has been searching for? Will their relationship affect Isaac’s reputation in the Amish community? Find out now in this sweet Amish romance that is sure to remind you to be grateful and to see the good in all things.
President Trump And The New World Order: The Ramtha Trump Prophecy
Michael Knight - 2017
Having been a businessman all his life, making billions in the process, as president he now has to choose to either join the club (the "club" that hides in the shadows at the top of the pyramid, or is embedded as the "Deep State" within government and its departments and agencies) or fulfill his campaign promises and "Make America Great Again"...in more ways than one. In this book, retired veteran investigative journalist Michael Knight brings you a unique perspective on the past, the present, and the future. Taking the lid off the pyramid of power, "President Trump And The New World Order" walks you through the veil behind which families such as the Rothschilds and Rockefellers have spent generations, both publicly and behind the scenes, manipulating governments, politicians, and ordinary people alike in order to build their New World Order. At the time of publication (September 2017) President Trump is under siege as outlets like CNN (referred to in this book as the Cabal News Network), continue to insist that he is unfit for the job. What they will never report - but what is revealed here, exclusively - is that President Donald Trump has friends in very high places. Among them is Ramtha the Enlightened One. Ramtha is an enigma to many people, but who he is is well documented in this book - along with his prophecy about President Trump, and UFOs, and why this will lead to some truly radical changes for the entire world. Just as evil can hide within good (an example of which you will see in the associated Ramtha prophecy video) good can also be obscured by chaos - which seems to be the current state of America under the new Trump presidency. Regardless of political persuasion, this book will certainly provide every reader with new and rational insights into the many ways in which deceivers under the appearance of doing good have indeed created a tremendous amount of bad, ranging from assassination of presidents and prime ministers who opposed their agendas, to false flag events that have resulted in major wars and the loss of many lives, to the establishment of central banks that have control of the money supply - control of governments - control of people - right down to the ordinary man in the street. Author Michael Knight and North Star Publishing Inc are licensed to refer to Ramtha's teachings that have been delivered over the past 40 years. For "President Trump And the New World Order" numerous Ramtha quotes are excerpted from the book "Last Waltz of the Tyrants," in which Ramtha outlined the Rothschild dynasty's rise to its current position atop the pyramid - a position which you will find is now in serious jeopardy. "President Trump And The New World Order" is recommended reading for anyone who is concerned about where America (and the world) are headed.
Fallin For A Youngstown Boss: A Novella
Chante Amor - 2018
Slated to go to law school in the fall, she’s completely on her A game with nothing stopping or holding her back. That is until she meets a sexy, young hustler named Thurston Franklin. Her world as she knows it is never the same. His entrance into her life turns her world upside down in a good way and forces her to examine the way she lives her life. Thurston Franklin has worked hard to get to where he is in life and a once in a lifetime opportunity falls in his lap that will forever change life as he knows it. But being involved in this newfound partnership proves to be a conflict of interest and he soon finds himself torn between following his head or following his heart. Will Parrish follow the beat of her heart and give love a try or will she allow her goals to drive her away from the very thing she’s needed all along? Will Thurston choose money and status, or will he allow himself to go in a different direction for once? Follow Parrish and Thurston on a journey of love, passion, self-discovery and loyalty in a thrilling novella penned by Chante.
Their Unwanted Arranged Marriage: BWWM, Surprises, Forced Hand In Marriage Romance (The Feeling Of Marriage Book 2)
Justeen Jones - 2021
The Violent Stepfather: A True Story Of Child Abuse
Scott B. Salvatore - 2014
He'd lay on his bedroom floor, locked in his room listening to the horror unfolding below. Waiting until the boots came up the stairs and it would be his turn. He couldn’t even begin to understand what he’d done wrong. Why he wasn’t allowed to see his brother, why he was always brutally punished and his mother was horribly beaten. Bullied at school and brushed away by his teachers, this fragile boy's only companion was teddy; a dusty, battered and torn teddy bear that meant everything to this young boy. A sad story unfolds shedding light on some of the horrific events that occurred behind closed doors and a seemingly normal house. A harrowing childhood nightmare. A broken and traumatic childhood. "Heart-breaking, I felt every blow to that poor boy who went through so much pain, but I smiled at the happy ending even through my tears, an excellent read" - Joan Johns (Author) WARNING: This book is based upon a true story of child abuse, and as such contains passages that some readers may find disturbing.
A Missing Entanglement
Diana Knightley - 2019
It should be read between book 4, Begin Where We Are, and book 5, Entangled With You.If Magnus and Kaitlyn’s life together is a tapestry, then this, dear reader would be an unraveling thread.This happened. Except no one in the world knows or remembers.The fifth part of their story can be told without this thread. We could snip it off and drop it to the floor, except…We ought to know of it to carry on.
We can remember.
Because this strand, that once weaved their life is gone now — replaced by another, stronger, more exquisite weaving — but it existed. And it changed their whole story.
Book 1 — Kaitlyn and the HighlanderBook 2 — Time and Space Between UsBook 3 — A Warrior of My OwnBook 4 — Begin Where We AreShort story 4.5 — A Missing EntanglementBook 5 — Entangled With YouBook 6 — Magnus and a Love Beyond WordsBook 7 — to be determined…
The Life Mage
Whiskey Flowers - 2016
Now Josef has grown up, during the time magic has been understood as a gift to be celebrated rather than to be feared. Josef is the strongest life mage ever on record, fatal injuries and death sentence illnesses are nothing but a moments time for him to heal. Because of this various factions seek to control him, seek to control his power especially when a virulent illness sweeps the land, leaving fire mage, water mages and rest in ruin. Join Josef on his journey as he porves to enemies why life magic is the strongest of all.
The Sugar Girls - Ethel's Story: Tales of Hardship, Love and Happiness in Tate & Lyle's East End
Duncan Barrett - 2012
The work was back-breakingly hard, but the Tate & Lyle factory was more than just a workplace - it was a community, a calling, a place of love and support and an uproarious, tribal part of East London. This is Ethel’s story, one of four stories from The Sugar Girls.‘On an autumn day in 1944, Ethel Alleyne walked the short distance from her house to Tate & Lyle’s refinery on the shining curve of the Thames. Looking up at the giant gates, Ethel felt like she had been preparing for this moment all her life. She smoothed down her frizzy hair, scraped a bit of dirt off the corner of her shoe and strode through.She was quite unprepared for the sight that met her eyes …’In the years leading up to and after the Second World War thousands of women left school at fourteen to work in the bustling factories of London’s East End. Despite long hours, hard and often hazardous work, factory life afforded exciting opportunities for independence, friendship and romance. Of all the factories that lined the docks, it was at Tate and Lyle’s where you could earn the most generous wages and enjoy the best social life, and it was here where The Sugar Girls worked.This is an evocative, moving story of hunger, hardship and happiness, providing a moving insight into a lost way of life, as well as a timeless testament to the experience of being young and female.
Meet the Kennedy's
Nako - 2018
Jacob Kennedy, leader of The Kennedy Family, is known in the underground as TKF. Jacob was never interested in settling down until he met the love of his life. After a million-dollar wedding that had the streets talking for months, five children, and a few fairytales in between, all hell breaks loose when his wife is found gunned down in the middle of the street. Jacob went to war to get to the bottom of who would even think about harming his wife, being that he had no beef with anyone. The Kennedy Family was devastated, but no one hurt more than Jacob’s children, Sienna, Savannah, JJ, Jordan, and baby Savona. Nako, the author of The Underworld series and The Connect’s Wife, has penned a book series so gritty and riveting that readers will hang on to every page in anticipation of wanting to solve the mystery and discover the hidden truth surrounding the death of Jackie Kennedy. It was unfair to be left alone without their mother, and once a few layers are peeled back, the children will bond together to bring justice for their mother. But what happens when loyalty is put to the ultimate test? When blood isn’t always thicker than water, can their relationships withstand the late nights and early mornings that come along with being a Kennedy? What if being a part of this family is a burden more than a blessing? The money and fame doesn’t impress everyone, especially not Savona, who’d rather be broke and in the streets than belong to The Kennedy clan. In Too Deep is the perfect summer read. DISCLAIMER: In Too Deep: The Kennedy Family (Prelude) is book one of a five-book series. This series is for mature audiences ONLY. This installment is a fast-paced, short-read novel containing profanity, erotica, and illegal dealings. It serves as an introduction to the children of Jacob Kennedy, leader of the TKF Cartel.
Fallin For A Jacktown Boss: A Novella
Twyla T. - 2018
Got her own whip? Check. Got a few good friends? Check. Got her own money? Check. Undeniable boss status? Double check. Love? Che….scratch that. Not yet. With the way her life is set up, A’Nari Carter doesn’t have time for men or for love. She only has time to get her itch scratched every once in a while. However, she’s getting tired and weary of the way her life has become so mundane. She’s living life vicariously through her friends instead of living life fully herself. Being the most feared, revered, and straight shooter boss lady that she is was never a part of Nari’s life-long dream. She has other inspirations and is making the moves to see those dreams come to fruition. However, a blast from the past, along with a much needed Vegas vacation slash birthday getaway, fully awakens things in A’Nari that has been lying dormant for so long. Adonis Mitchell conjures up every dream and fantasy that Nari has about love, relationships, and sex. He is the one man that strikes a fire to her unused match. The attraction is there, the chemistry is boundless, and the tension is high. Will Nari let her guards down enough to let love in? Will she start living life fully for herself? Or, will her current career status prevent her from finding the love that she low-key wants? Follow A’Nari’s journey in this fiery new novella by award- winning and Amazon best-selling author Twyla T.
Fallin For A Dallas Boss: A Novella
Anna Black - 2018
Fiberglass. Not very excited to join corporate America, Nicole reluctantly takes her mother seat with reservations, until she lays eyes on her new boss, Gavin Washington. Gavin, young, handsome and brilliant, sparked Nicole’s interest from the very moment they met; problem is Gavin’s engaged to be married to Alexis Harrington. Alexis is the ideal woman for Gavin; beautiful, smart and Gavin’s mothers first choice for a daughter-in-law, is the perfect match and both of their parents are anxious for the two to tie the knot. But will he and Alexis make it down the aisles or will secrets, lies and betrayal open up an opportunity for Nicole to move in and have Gavin Washington all to herself?
Fallin For A DC Boss: A Novella
Shykel W. - 2018
Her business was striving, her body was banging, and she was every male’s wet dream. In the midst of having it all, Brittany was playing with fire. Her long-term relationship with her boyfriend hadn’t ended before she fell head over heels for Brian. Will Brittany’s heart get her in a world full of trouble? Or will her boyfriend stir up so much drama that it cost him his life? Meet Brian, one of the most ruthless drug lords running the entire DMV. While moving heavy weight throughout the states and making countless money, Brian had no time for love. Well, that was until he met Brittany. Brittany was Brian’s peace in this chaotic word, and he would do anything to keep her near. When someone close to Brian not only reveals herself but exposes the naked truth about Brittany, will he lose her forever? When these two worlds collide, will they get their happy ending or will the people around them rob them of that? Take a ride with Brian and Brittany as they attempt to give love with one another a chance, while keeping secrets of their own.
But You Deserve Better
B. Love - 2017
Because of his deep relationship with his sisters and mother, he knew all that it took to make a woman feel loved and appreciated. Because he watched heartbreak lead one of his sisters to kill herself with the use of drugs and alcohol, he knew all that it took to break a woman. Lianne Rodgers is the epitome of a gifted soul. Her love for music blessed her with a record deal at the age of seventeen, and since then she’s been traveling the world for years gracing stage after stage with her tremendous talent. As much as she loves what she does, she’s tired – mentally, physically, and emotionally. When Lianne returns to Memphis for a break, she falls in love with Jabari’s cooking after a visit to his restaurant. She ordered the food to go and ate it at home to avoid being seen and recognized, but the food was so good she made her way back to his restaurant to meet the man behind the best meal she’d ever had in her life. Jabari is used to people singing his praises for his food, but Lianne’s praises touch him in a different way. A different place. And when she asks him to be her personal chef during her stay in Memphis he happily agrees just for the chance to be near her. They say food nourishes the soul, and Jabari uses his culinary skills to reach Lianne in a way that no man ever has. There’s just one problem – she’s in a relationship with her manager. When her break is over, Lianne is committed to returning to her man, her life, and her career… but after waiting for a woman like Lianne for years… Jabari has no plans of letting her get away from Memphis or him that easily.