Darby works in a small town cafe and takes business classes in her free time.
Not because she wants to.
Because she has to.
Over a year ago, her dreams, and her confidence, were crushed to meringue powder by a well-known food critic who wrote a scathing review about her restaurant. Because of him, everything fell apart and Darby had to return to her hometown to pick up all the crumbs and try to make something edible.
It just feels so dang hard to start over.
In the meantime, she’d love it if she could catch the eye of the hottie at the cafe who comes in every day at the same time for breakfast. If she can work up the courage to talk to him, that just might mean she can work up the courage to try again with her restaurant.
Because more than anything she wants to show that stupid Jackson Wilcox that he was wrong about her.
By day, Cori Cooper is the mild-mannered (sort of) Wife to her high school love, the Mother of four punny, movie-quoting, awesome-sauce kiddos who are adults and teens now, (yeah, that happened fast), and the Writer of stories that (hopefully) leave readers with a warm and slightly squishy feeling. (That’s not weird at all).
And by night… Cori Cooper is sleeping because that’s her fifth favorite thing to do.
Writing and publishing books is a long-time dream come true. Sometimes she has to pinch herself (also not at all weird) that she’s actually doing the thing she imagined when she was six years old. It’s surreal, and yet, stinking amazing.
So when she’s not hanging out with her fabulous family, or writing stories, Cori loves reading or listening to books that make her want to be a better person. She has a fetish for watching cheesy Hallmark movies with her girls – the cheesier the better. She’s passionate about baking anything that has copious amounts of butter, and quite frequently, she can be found rearranging furniture, organizing closets, and changing the color of paint on interior walls.
You can connect with Cori on Instagram, Facebook, Bookbub, Goodreads and her website – Coristories.com
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3,000 miles, TWO secrets, ONE man who can change everything.
Samantha Smiles and Renee Montgomery have been best friends for over a decade. They’ve shared laughs, secrets, and a mutual hatred for one person: Tristan Montgomery, Renee’s older brother. He was the guy every girl wanted, and every guy wanted to be, and it wasn’t uncommon they’d befriend his little sister just to get closer to him. Which was exactly how Samantha became Renee’s saving grace. She was the only girl Renee could trust not to fall in love with her older brother. Until the one night Samantha spent with him alone, leaving her questioning everything she’d ever known about the blond headed heart-throb. Years later, Renee asks Samantha to be her maid of honor. After being one-upped by her boyfriend’s career, and with no other option, Samantha is forced to drive cross-country with the focus of their teenage ire. He was her first kiss.Her only secret. Can Samantha survive the trip cross-country with the reckless Tristan Montgomery? The guy who did what he wanted, whenever he wanted, without worry for tomorrow? Or will she discover a different side of him. One that’s sweet, funny, and maybe a little bit vulnerable. And fall completely and helplessly in love for the first time in her adult life with the one man who could cause her to lose her best friend forever?
Taylor is the proud mom of three (not-so-young-anymore) kids she loves more than life. She spends her days juggling their endless activities, hoping she looks presentable enough to be out in public, while writing stories inspired by the strangers she meets in her daily life. Maybe she’s a little crazy, or maybe she just misses the Barbie games played with her sister when they were young—but that’s where her stories are born. It’s where they blossom and grow, and eventually breathe life onto the pages of her books.
Taylor is drawn to the complexity and flaws of people. She believes that a life well lived is full of mistakes and that beauty is always found in imperfection. And yes, she believes in happy endings. She’s been married to the love of her life for 21 years after kissing way too many frogs.
She would love to hear from you! (Or I would love to hear from you… writing in 3rd person makes me sound way cooler.)
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On a cold February morning, ME Olivia Remington-Thorpe’s severely beaten and bleeding husband stumbles onto SheriffElizabeth Benoit’s retreat. Before slipping into unconsciousness, he begs her to find Olivia. Hours later, Deputy Detective Lila Dayne discovers a mysterious boneyard with dark secrets.
The timing is catastrophic. Still reeling from the horrific events of the past autumn, the deputies of Eckardt County are spread thin, and tempers are short. Elizabeth’s relationship with her lead investigator is sour. Still worse, her ex-husband moved back to Iowa with a devilish deal.
As Elizabeth and Lila race the odds to uncover the truth of the skeletal remains and find their missing friend alive, Olivia seeks a way to escape from an abductor who is proving that she didn’t know her husband as well as she thought.
More bodies turn up, mysterious visitors arrive in Juniper, and one mistake from the Eckardt County Sheriff’s team will spell their own deaths in their most dangerous murder investigation to date.
Winter Austin perpetually answers the question: “were you born in the winter?” with a flat “nope,” but believe her, there is a story behind her name.
A lifelong Mid-West gal with strong ties to the agriculture world, Winter grew up listening to the captivating stories told by relatives around a table or a campfire. As a published author, she learned her glass half-empty personality makes for a perfect suspense/thriller writer. Taking her ability to verbally spin a vivid and detailed story, Winter translated that into writing deadly romantic suspense, mysteries, and thrillers.
When she’s not slaving away at the computer, you can find Winter supporting her daughter in cattle shows, seeing her three sons off into the wide-wide world, loving on her fur babies, prodding her teacher husband, and nagging at her flock of hens to stay in the coop or the dogs will get them.
She is the author of multiple novels, with more on the way.
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In the winter of 2020, a young man demands that the Bay City Daily News investigate his father’s violent death. Almost 20 years ago, the Galveston police attributed the death of his father, a beloved high school teacher, to a shark attack. After reviewing the evidence, Chris Hill, editor of the paper, agrees that the cold case deserves a new investigation.
Dr. Louise Finnerty is drawn into the case by the unexpected death of her patient, a detective with ties to Galveston’s criminal underground. She enlists the help of her close friend, Dr. Marnie Liccione, to find the truth.
The twists and turns of the investigation threaten the lives of both doctors and their families as it leads the reader deeper into the underbelly of Galveston, a Gulf Coast destination with a troubled past and rumored secrets.
Breaking News is the third book in the prize-winning Finnerty-Liccione series. Rae and Venters were finalists for the Colorado Book Award for Break Bone Fever in 2022 and winners of the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for best thriller for Breaking Apart in 2024
A native of Oklahoma City, Wanda Venters, M.D. attended Yale for her undergraduate studies and returned to Oklahoma City for her medical degree. She completed her pediatric residency in San Antonio with the US Army. Retiring from her pediatric practice after three decades, she began her second career as a writer in 2019.
She lives in Colorado with her husband, two labradoodles and a Siamese cat. She has three grown children and three grandchildren. She is an avid gardener, golfs with more enthusiasm than skill and enjoys a craft beer.
The Denver Post has published several of Wanda’s articles, but she is proudest that the Post ran a feature on her garden. She has self-published a series of children’s books, The Unicorns.
In 2021, she and her co-author, Mary Rae, published their first mystery novel, Break Bone Fever, with the small publisher, Written Dreams Publishing. This novel was a finalist in the 2022 Colorado Book Awards, mystery division.
Mary Rae grew up in the New York city suburbs. She graduated from Colgate University before attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. After residency, she moved to Texas where she practiced Emergency Medicine for twenty years. She then changed course to practice Primary Care until her retirement in 2020. Soon after her retirement from medicine, she and her husband moved to Oakland, California.
During her time in Texas, she and her husband raised two children. While living in Houston, she enjoyed exploring the Gulf Coast. Her fascination with the area led to the idea of writing a murder mystery set in Galveston in collaboration with her friend, Wanda Venters. Break Bone Fever, published in 2021, was the result.
Retirement has allowed Mary to spend time with her two grandchildren, to continue her lifelong quest for proficiency in Spanish and French, and, of course, to write.
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From the cities of Western Europe, to the diamond fields of South Africa, Tribe Corporation is hired to trace a cache of suspect diamonds to its source.
Haskell Dawson–Queen of Diamonds
She’s a sassy sprite who comes from a long line of thieves. By the time she’s nineteen years old, she’s earned herself the name La Chatte Noire, the most infamous cat burglar in Western Europe.
Nemo–Thief of Hearts
He’s a playboy thief who has pulled off some of the most miraculous heists in the world. Then one night during a job, a pretty little cat burglar falls–literally–into his life. After one night together, she vanishes.
Things have changed in the years since they met.
These days, Nemo is using his skills for a company called Tribe, a group of mercenaries that can be hired for exorbitant rates even if the job isn’t exactly on the up-and-up. Their most recent project tasks Nemo with finding the source, but he needs a partner with skills as good as his.
Fate reunites the two thieves.
As they struggle through their attraction to one another and work to complete their mission, Haskell and Nemo discover something far more sinister is lurking in the diamond mines. But no matter the chemistry between them… No matter the unexpected danger lurking… One thing is for sure: one night is never enough.
*Content throughout contains material for mature readers age 18 and up.
At ten years old, Nicole Craig snuck into a secret box of her mother’s books filled with mysteries and romances. Since that day, she has a book (or five) available at all times. At the age of thirty, her husband encouraged her to try her hand at writing. It only took another twenty-five years of teaching high school and a pandemic to do it, creating the types of books she found in that magical box.
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Like Buffy and Bella, (but without the vampires), seventeen-year-old Mary Donahoe, has a secret. She’s more clued in than most of earth’s inhabitants about the true nature of reality. She can answer with confidence eternal questions such as, does life go on after physical death? Yep! What about angels and demons? Yep! What about the eternal battle between good and evil? Yep! Ongoing.
From Mary’s point of view all the above are just the usual straddling of time and eternity she’s dealt with her entire life. Recently though, Mary’s noticed there was significantly more action on the eternal side of things. According to the rumors she was hearing lately, humankind was about to be in some serious shit. Something about how the sand in earth’s hourglass was down to its last granule. Apparently, the arbiters of the universe (or Archangels, as they are known in this little world), have run out of patience with humankind’s gleeful descent into evil, evidenced by earth’s wars, violence against the vulnerable, oppressive governments, destruction of the planet, weapons of mass destruction, etc. etc. You get the idea. Evidently, all the spirits racing towards earth lately are gathering to see the show, in anticipation of the spectacular nature of divine vengeance about to be wreaked upon us unsuspecting humans. Even in the angelic realms, both the fallen and unfallen variety, bets are being placed on the outcome.
Mary doesn’t have the bandwidth right now for intergalactic mysteries. She’s already time-challenged and stressed over the whole college admissions deal. Between parental admonitions about keeping her grades up, acing the SATs, adding to her extracurriculars, not to mention the day-to-day challenges of being a teenager in these trying times, there’s nothing left over to unravel the fate of humankind.
You see, Mary hasn’t figured out yet that her dirty little family secret has a price attached to it. Since the beginning of time, generation after generation, the gift has passed unbroken from mother to daughter. And the price of that gift is about to come due.
Oh, and all those disembodied visitors speeding towards earth from across the galaxies? They’re coming to see Mary.
Bethany Summers is the pen name for Lynn Wood whose books you’ll find in the suspense and thriller, romance, and historical romance genres, usually with a magical or supernatural thread woven through the tapestry of the stories. Mortals and Angels, the first book in The End of Eternity Series, written under Bethany Summers, is Lynn’s first novel in the fantasy/young adult fantasy genre and explores deeper her fascination with timeless questions of mortality versus eternity, good versus evil, humanity’s place in the mosaic of creation, and humanity’s relationship to the angelic realm. When she’s not reading or writing, Lynn spends her time with family and friends, traveling around the country and the world, and whenever she can, at the beach, under an umbrella…reading a book, of course.
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Is the battle of the toilet seat leaving you frustrated?
Please Put the Seat Down…and the Lid Too is the playful, rhyming book that turns this universal household challenge into a delightful teaching moment, perfect for kids of all ages.
Packed with humor and lively rhymes, this fun, educational story helps parents teach respect and responsibility while reinforcing the simple, yet often forgotten, habit of putting the toilet seat down. Through its engaging narrative and colorful illustrations, children learn about toilet etiquette and the value of building good habits that last a lifetime. Parents, caregivers, and educators will appreciate how easily this book turns an everyday lesson into a positive and memorable experience.
Ideal for reading aloud and sharing laughs, Please Put the Seat Down…and the Lid Too is the perfect blend of entertainment and practical life skills for young readers.
Why wait for better bathroom manners? Start early, make it fun, and watch those good habits grow.
Grab your copy of Please Put the Seat Down…and the Lid Too today and encourage respect, responsibility, and a touch of humor in your home!
Allan Mansoor was born in Redwood City, California, and grew up in Culver City and Costa Mesa, California. Both of his parents immigrated to the United States for a better life, his father from Egypt and his mother from the Aland Islands.
He was an Orange County deputy sheriff for sixteen years. He ran for office and was elected to the Costa Mesa City Council in 2002, serving three non-consecutive four-year terms and three terms as mayor. He served on the Orange County Transportation Authority and later served two terms in the California State Legislature.
He is married to his wife, Jannifer, and they have four children (Avalon Jane, Joshua Dayton, August Alexander, and Dallas Zachariah). Each has a detailed story behind their two first names. Janniffer and Allan enjoy homeschooling and spending time with their kids.
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When I was sixteen, my life was completely altered. One minute, I’m making out with a hot guy. The next, I’m covered in blood and running through the woods – on four paws.
And it didn’t get any better from there.
Now, I’m on the run from Hunters with only the clothes on my back and whatever loot I was able to snag from my last job. I need a miracle.
When a witch shows up offering me a way out, I’m hesitant to trust her. But it’s either her way or dead. Seems like a no-brainer.
Suddenly, I’ve got an entire family I knew nothing about. And with that family comes a friend, who happens to be my mate.
Even knowing what I am, he accepts me. But after the repeated disaster my life has proven to be, can I accept him?
Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.
Larry Plumb Is Still Here tells the poignant and often humorous story of a man wrestling with relevance in a rapidly changing world. Larry Plumb, a fifty-six-year-old suburban Highway Commissioner and Senior Utility Specialist in Western New York, is the quintessential everyman – diligent, reliable, and steady. But as his family and community challenge his once-unquestioned authority, Larry finds himself adrift in a sea of shifting societal expectations and personal regrets.
Through daily routines like feeding and caring for his egg hens, navigating tense family dynamics with his wife, Maureen, and daughter, Samantha, and reflecting on his role in a world that increasingly dismisses his perspective, Larry confronts questions of masculinity, identity, and belonging. His professional life is no less complex, marked by municipal politics, confrontational coworkers, and a relentless commitment to doing what’s right, even when it goes unnoticed.
With the help of his oldest friends Mac and Burbs and unexpected moments of connection with the cosmic Dr. Johnson, Larry begins to piece together what it truly means to remain relevant—not just to others, but to himself. Equal parts introspective and comedic, Larry Plumb Is Still Here is a heartfelt exploration of middle age, resilience, and the unyielding quest to matter.
Growing up in a three-bed/one-bath house with nine siblings in Buffalo, New York, it was a just-the-facts, assembly-line type of childhood. However, one day during my tumultuous teen years in the late seventies, that all changed when my exhausted mom uncharacteristically asked several probing questions about how I was doing, what I wanted of life, and how I would get there—totally confounding me. She was supposed to dish out commands and make declarative statements: take out the trash, don’t come home unless you’re bleeding, every time you masturbate, it’s a hundred years in purgatory. She wasn’t supposed to ask me to articulate inward-looking questions. Self-examination and contemplation were light years beyond my transactional existence.
Eventually, though, due to a certain amount of aimlessness and failure, I did come to consider my mom’s questions and many more about people, time, place, and heritage, which have become the basis of three novels: Written In The Stars: TheBook Of Molly (2016); Leaving Jackson Wolf (2018); and Larry Plumb Is StillHere (2024). There’s a book of essays called The Last Playlist: A Sonic Epitaph (2020). On the silly side I ask more questions at my satire website: BuffaloMud.com.
Larry Plumb Is Still Here is my latest long form work and is the story of straight shooter Larry Plumb, as he wrestles with family tensions, changing societal roles, and his own relevance in a world that’s moving too fast. From backyard chicken coops to work dilemmas, Larry Plumb Is Still Here is a touching exploration of resilience, identity, and the courage to keep showing up
I live in West Seneca, New York, with my wife and son (who is taking his good ole time completing his master’s degree). I like quiet black mornings, walking my dog Kaya Francis Bean, trade paperbacks, and The Ramones.
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A flower garden is a gateway to peace, happiness, and fulfillment… and, no matter your experience, you can start planting yours today.
When you know all the strategies you need to nurture a thriving flower garden from the soil up, you can plant the garden of your dreams and welcome the joy it brings you every day.
This comprehensive guide to floral gardening is your go-to guide for flower gardening success. Written for novice and experienced gardeners alike, it’s brimming with inspirational tips to help your garden thrive – no matter where you live.
Inside, you’ll discover:
● From soil quality to gardening tools – all the foundational knowledge a beginner gardener needs
● The year according to a happy flower garden – exactly what you need to do for your garden throughout the seasons
● How to design a perfect aesthetic garden that pleases all your senses (no matter how small your space)
● Your complete guide to keeping your garden sustainable, organic… and thriving
● Why your garden isn’t just about the flowers… and what else to plant to create the perfect backdrop to allow your flowers to shine
● The common challenges most gardeners face – and how you can get around them all
● Your complete guide to succession planting… and how this will benefit your garden
● What you can do to ensure you enjoy your garden 24 hours a day (yes, at night too!)
● Exactly what you can do to future-proof your garden (no matter what the climate has in store)
● How you can take your garden to the next level and frame your flowers with the features that highlight them the best
And much more.
This is a must-have guide for any flower enthusiast… and no matter how limited your space, you can design a beautiful garden built to thrive.
Open the doors to the flower garden of your dreams.
Born and raised in the heart of the Midwest, this author found endless inspiration in the contrast between the beauty of nature and the bustling energy of a large urban area. Growing up in a small family with years between siblings, they discovered creative outlets early on, spending time exploring the outdoors and channeling their imagination through writing. With a professional background that spans the structured world of the legal field and the compassionate realm of social work, their journey has been a blend of discipline and creativity. As the transition to an empty nest approached, writing became a way to explore new passions, celebrating the joys of hands-on hobbies and personal growth. When not writing about gardening, crafting, or other creative pursuits, this author enjoys wandering nature trails, savoring various flavors of sweet green tea from a favorite mug, and finding fresh inspiration in everyday life.
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On the first day of Christmas, Buckeye Falls gave to me…
A snow storm…
Uninvited dinner guests…
A Christmas pageant…
And a friends’ reunion dinner to warm your heart.
It’s been ten years since five couples found love in this charming small Ohio town. Families and careers have grown, but the love remains the same.
Max is hosting Christmas at the diner, a final sendoff before the beloved hangout gets a facelift. But the risk of a snow storm and a few uninvited guests threaten everyone’s plans. Will it be a Christmas to remember, or will their holiday get plowed away?
Revisit your favorite couples in this holiday novella, which includes favorite recipes from the series.
Warning: this story will make you hungry and may cause uncontrollable swoons.
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
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Cryptocurrency, a disruptive financial concept, promises a new decentralized finance and investment era. But do you understand its significance, and are you ready to take advantage of its potential? Join me on a journey that will expand your appreciation for Cryptocurrency and shed light on its long-term implications for global economies.
Crypto and Bitcoin is a comprehensive exploration of the digital currency revolution. From the genesis of Bitcoin to a myriad of crypto-assets that followed, this book delves into the technological innovation that has challenged traditional financial systems and sparked a global conversation about the future of money.
From the shadows of the 2008 financial crisis emerged a disruptive concept that promised a new era of decentralized finance. The world witnessed the birth, struggles, and triumphs of a novel asset fighting for legitimacy. The development of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency is a tale of innovation that undeniably impacted traditional finance and banking, signaling the rise of crypto-assets, investment opportunities, and how we perceive value in the digital age.
By reading this book, you will:
Learn about Crypto and Bitcoin’s birth and future from an author who mined Bitcoin starting in 2011.
Explore crypto’s early days with the Mt. Gox Hacks, Silk Road, and Onion Router (Tor).
Delve into the diverse world of Cryptocurrencies, understanding their types, functions, and impact on the global economy.
Discover everything about Crypto Wallets and Exchanges to make informed choices and optimize their benefits.
Understand concepts crucial for navigating the complex finance and crypto investment world.
Explore the topics of Cryptocurrency, the United States money supply, inflation rates, coin market capitalization, the principle of decentralization, and the Federal Reserve’s policies.
Learn the concepts of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), tokens, staking, swapping, and mining, thus simplifying complex ideas into manageable knowledge.
Explore the intricate balance of Crypto Mining & Staking and its significant effect on the digital economy and the power grid.
Learn strategies to secure your Crypto Investments in the constantly changing landscape of cyber threats.
Investigate the potential risks associated with CBDCs and their possible effects on worldwide financial autonomy.
Uncover how Cryptocurrency can defend privacy and freedom, ensuring your investments align with your rights.
Explore the world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Smart Contracts, and Crypto Staking with Web 3.0 coming online.
And much more!
Order your copy today and start your journey to a better tomorrow!
Crypto and Bitcoin is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about Bitcoin and looking to the future of Cryptocurrency, online trading, money, monetary policy, and financial technology innovation.
Mike, an early innovator in the cryptocurrency realm, embarked on his Bitcoin journey in 2011, during the nascent stages of digital currency when decentralized money was still a novel idea. With the price of Bitcoin at a mere seventy cents, Mike’s foresight and determination led him to mine the cryptocurrency, leveraging the computational power of GPUs in an era where mining pools were the crux of Bitcoin acquisition. His story is not just about the triumphs but also the tribulations, including the infamous Mt. Gox hacks and the eventual shutdown of the Silk Road, which shaped his perspective on the volatility and the potential of this digital asset.
Mike’s expertise extended beyond mere acquisition; he became a proponent of self-custody and robust security principles, advocating for a mix of hot and mainly cold hardware wallet storage to safeguard digital assets against the backdrop of a tumultuous market.
The common misconception that early Bitcoin miners like Mike must have amassed fortunes is challenged by the reality of the market’s early instability. Despite mining Bitcoin when it was worth fractions of a dollar, Mike focused on the sustainable growth of his operation, ensuring that his endeavors could support his living expenses while fueling his passion for coding and optimization. The longing for a time machine is a sentiment shared by many early adopters, yet the lessons learned and experiences truly define Mike’s journey.
Mike is a Serial IT Entrepreneur with a Master of Science in Commercial Enterprise in Space from Florida Tech, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship & Marketing from Kent State University, and a CompTIA Security+ CE Professional.
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Sixteen-year-old Summer Ellis is terrified of ice. But there’s a valid reason. Ten years ago, she lost her childhood best friend on frozen Winterberry Lake. Returning to the remote New Hampshire town, she stumbles upon another young victim claimed by the lake. It appears the past is repeating itself.
After her gruesome discovery, newcomer Summer is dubbed the town outcast. While she comes to terms with two tragic losses, she meets beguiling blue-eyed Tate, who quickly sweeps her off her feet. The problem? He is not just charming, but Winterberry High’s star ice hockey goalie. Which means only one thing: MORE ICE.
With a town full of suspects and tensions as thick as January ice, Summer’s detective mom reassures the residents that the killer will soon be brought to justice. But just as the lake drew Summer to its dark icy depths so many years ago, she now feels compelled to solve its next chilling mystery.
Like the memories of her childhood, Summer is FROZEN IN TIME.
Growing up immersed in beloved “Teen” novels, Kelly Swan Taylor now crafts her own sweet stories that bridge the gap between middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) fiction. From friendship adventures to chilling mysteries and thrillers, all with a sporty twist and a dash of romance, her contemporary novels ignite the imagination while championing the everyday hero.
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A spinoff of the Savage Duet featuring Kingston Winter’s half-brother. The villain gets his fairytale in the latest book set in the Savage World.
Oliver Benedict Winter
My life revolves around death and darkness.
I trust no one. Believe in nothing. I despise the world in general. Like me, everything in it is harsh and cruel. I’ve accepted that I’ll die alone one day and probably in great pain from an enemy ambush. But when I see her on the auction block, nothing else matters. I am instantly, completely, insanely consumed. The thought of keeping her forever turns me feral. She’s in danger, but how can I save her when I’ve sworn to be the instrument of her death?
I hunted her. I caught her. I’m keeping her. She’s mine. Mine. Mine. Mine. I’ll rip to pieces anyone who tries taking her from me and send them straight to Hell.
I’m the villain, and this is my fairy tale.
Londyn Juliet Skye
Entering that auction voluntarily might be the biggest mistake of my life.
I had no other options. I need this money to take care of my sister. But things don’t go as planned. Now, I’m the prize in a terrifying hunt catering to the world’s richest, most dangerous men. My survival will give my sister the justice she deserves, but I’m unprepared for the man who catches me. His cruelty is tempered by possessiveness. His darkness tamed by unexpected benevolence. He makes me bleed, but when he kisses the pain away, I just want more.
I hate him. Fear him. Crave him. This man has me in a chokehold but I’m beginning to like being his.
April enjoys writing both historical and new adult romance with a generous splash of heat. When not penning tales of passion, she enjoys traveling with her husband, attending rock concerts with friends, and time spent with family. Brainstorming new storylines is best done while riding her horse or during long walks with her German Shepherd. A tumbler of good whiskey helps tie all the details together and brings her characters to life.
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Indulge in the seductive world of Club Shattered Embrace, where elite members explore their darkest fantasies and embrace ecstasy.
~Zachary~
My submissive Ashton craves exploration, and I’m determined to push her past her limits at Club Shattered Embrace’s exclusive VIP weekend. The intensity amplifies when I invite my best friend, Graham, to join us. Ashton’s gorgeous spirit has been shackled by fear for too long – it’s time to set her free through the power of complete surrender.
~Ashton~
Zachary is taking me on a journey into the deepest realms of submission. Finally getting the time in the Club I crave; we’re attending a VIP weekend. Zachary’s done holding anything back – including bringing his best friend Graham into our erotic power exchange. I’m torn between unwavering loyalty to Zachary and the blazing hunger Graham’s dominance awakens in me. Caught in smoldering tension, I’ll have to face my fears and liberate myself through complete surrender.
Will Ashton’s devotion to Zachary be tested beyond its limits? Or will she finally experience the true meaning of complete submission? Dive into Praise to find out
The Mastering Mischief series will feature multiple steamy episodes of their exploration and growth as individuals and as a couple. This novel can be read as a stand-alone, but the details of establishing Zachary and Ashton’s relationship are found in the first two books of the Shattered Embrace Series.
Alyndra is a lifelong lover of story, and thinks everyone needs a little more happily ever after in their lives. She’s always been a sucker for strong heroes and smart heroines. She writes contemporary romance with some heat and a whole lot of heart. She loves the 3 C’s – Cats, Coffee, and Chocolate. Someday she’s going to convince Mr. Quinn to live in a tropical place so she can SCUBA dive when not writing about her newest book boyfriend.
Meet Oscar and Emmy, two playful and curious kittens, who go from strays to being rescued by a caring animal shelter to being adopted by a loving home. Follow their journey from the streets to snuggles in this heartwarming tale for young animal lovers!
This book educates readers on the rescue process and promotes pet adoption. Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued is inspired by the author’s true adoption story of her two kittens, whom she met while volunteering at the animal shelter.
This book is a must-read for animal lovers, especially those considering getting a new pet.
In this first book of the Oscar and Emmy Series, you’ll meet the cats, Mom who volunteers at the shelter, and her family, who decides to adopt Oscar and Emmy.
Terri Sabol is an accomplished children’s book author, renowned for her heartwarming and entertaining stories featuring the real-life adventures of her two beloved rescue kittens, Oscar and Emmy. Born and raised in Texas, Terri developed a love of writing and storytelling at a young age, and always dreamed of one day becoming an author. Thinking that was out of reach, she focused on her other dream… teaching.
After graduating from college with a Masters degree in education, Terri worked as an early childhood teacher, and it was during this time that her passion for picture books truly blossomed. She was inspired by the joy and wonder that children experienced when reading and listening to stories, and it was this love for inspiring young minds that led her to create her own series of children’s books.
Terri’s debut book, “Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued”, was published in 2016, and told the heartwarming story of how she came to adopt her two kittens from the animal shelter where she volunteered. The book was an instant hit with children and parents alike, and it quickly became clear that there was a demand for more stories featuring Oscar and Emmy and to help educate children on the importance being involved in pet care.
Over the years, Terri has continued to write new books in the series, each one capturing the unique personalities and quirks of her two adventurous cats. Her books not only entertain children, but also promote the values of compassion and kindness towards animals, as well as the importance of rescue and adoption.
In addition to her Oscar and Emmy series, Terri has also written several other books showing off her writing skills, including “Green With Envy” and “Kneading a Winning Idea”.
When she’s not writing, Terri can be found spending time with her two rescue kitties, Oscar and Emmy. She also loves travelling and exploring new places and visiting old favorites, all the while taking inspiration for her next book. Through her stories, Terri hopes to inspire children to explore the world around them, to embrace their imaginations, to never give up on their goals, and to always be kind and compassionate towards others, especially animals.
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Welcome to the Dark Horse Dive Bar, where the Wildes throw one hell of a party and love could be a barstool away!
Aria Wilde runs the Dark Horse Dive Bar with efficiency and precision. If only her life ran that way too. Brokenhearted and bitter after a very public and messy split with her ex, Aria is gun shy when it comes to men. But her brother-in-law’s FBI brother, Nick Gunn, has been a sexy distraction when he’s in town. He makes her sizzle every time he’s near. But as their relationship deepens, she thinks he may be the one – and also the one who could decimate her heart if she risks it once again.
Assistant special agent-in-charge Nick Gunn is happy his brother Mason found love and a new lease on life with Lyric Wilde, but it’s her sister Aria he can’t stop thinking about. Their long-distance relationship wears on both of them. Their two lives seem so different, both of them tied to their jobs and where they live. A compromise seems insurmountable, even if they both want it. He knows he needs to make a change – one for the better if his brother’s new life with Lyric is any indication of what he could have with Aria – but is he ready to make a commitment that’s never worked out for him in the past?
When a case goes sideways, hiding out in Blackrock Falls where his brother can watch his back seems like the ideal way to be with Aria, give their relationship a real shot, and lay low. He thinks he’s safe in the small town, but he underestimated the killer after him for revenge. All he does is put a target on Aria’s back. And as a killer closes in, he realizes seeing his future without her in it is impossible. Losing her would be devastating.
And when things go terribly wrong, it will be anyone’s guess who will save who, and if any of them will make it out alive. But Nick’s not going down without a fight, or getting the woman he loves.
Award winning author Carol McKibben has written 14 novels. Her two vampire mystery series, Snow Blood and Moon Blood, are narrated predominately by a wolf or dog. Carol also writes paranormal romance with her daughter Stephanie under the pseudonym of Penn Scripter. Together they have created The Demon of Reginhart and The Reincarnation of Charlie. When she’s not writing, you’ll find Carol training or showing her dressage competition horses.
You can check out Carol’s books at www.carolmckibben.com and Penn Scripter at www.penscripter.com or on Amazon and your favorite vendor.
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Lily Loggins falls in love when she pulls a drowning pit bull puppy out of the ocean. Who would have thought this one act would set Lilly down a path she never expected.
Golfer Micah Moore has two goals – to win the PGA Grand Slam and marry Lily the girl of his dreams. When he sees the exhausted puppy in Lilly’s arms, he’s certain he’s added another love to his life. He didn’t anticipate the important role the dog would play in his future.
In an ugly twist of fate, Lily and Micah’s lives together are marred by tragedies until a life force beyond their understanding influences their destiny and leaves them forever altered.
“A tender story with a twist I didn’t see coming! I love whatever Carol McKibben writes and how she incorporates unusual paranormal romance.” – D. A. McMillan
“A beautiful story of the power and strength of love and how it can bring about the most magnificent of miracles.” – Dina Bushrod
Carol’s love of animals, especially dogs and horses, is obvious in everything she writes.
Her love of dogs and working in rescue has led her to write from the heart and through a dog’s eyes. A dog’s unconditional love for his human is what she emphasizes in her writing. Her message is clear. “If a dog can love us unconditionally, why can’t we do the same with each other?” While her latest book, Caddy’s Tale, is spiritual in nature, most of her paranormal stories are often filled with characters that might be the most difficult to love.
Carol’s love of writing and dogs began at 14 when she started telling her stories to Labrador Retrievers, Basset Hounds and any stray that happened by. It wasn’t long before people stopped to have a listen as well. Now, Carol writes for people and speaks to large audiences, dogs included.
Contact Carol at http://www.carolmckibben.com or join her at https://www.facebook.com/CarolMckibbenAuthor
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Christmas is only seven days away! The family has settled in for a quiet holiday. A special gift is on order for Henrietta and other shopping is ongoing. What else is there to do but to enjoy the season? A night out changes that. It becomes a murderous countdown to Christmas.
Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. Her serie is based on historical events occurring in 1880-1890’s Chicago. Her standalone books are based in the 1912-1913 New York and California. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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When the class is parading across the schoolgrounds, Drake falls. Nobody notices. Drake thinks he might be invisible. He looks in the mirror. All he can see is his clothes. No face, no hands, no feet. He undresses and tries to go home, but he’s wearing his backpack and the other kids spot him. Now he’s got their attention.
Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales. In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.
There is something hidden at West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted but surrounded by watchful eyes and new threats do Jon and Frank dare to unmask the truth? Who can they trust?
When a new superintendent mysteriously arrives at West Hills, 12-year-old twins Jon and Frank Reed find themselves drawn into a world of secrets and conspiracies.
Jon becomes obsessed with uncovering the question: can someone have more than one perceptual gift? He is determined to uncover the answers even if it means making sacrifices along the way.
Frank’s telepathy abilities surge after his chilling encounter with the Arkaim artifacts. Despite his attempts to bury the incident, the strange power calls to him. Should he trust it enough to follow, or will it consume him completely?
Missing files, hushed conversations, and cryptic messages all point to one place for answers-Unity City, the capital of the Society of the Perceptually Gifted. Are Jon and Frank ready to unlock the truth in a society that cherishes their secrets?
An Oracle’s Handbook is the third book in the middle-grade fantasy series The Reeds of West Hills.
E. Padgett is a poet and children’s author in the Pacific Northwest. She was a student affairs professional at Everett Community College before pursuing her passion for writing and storytelling. She graduated with a B. A. in English: Professional and Creative Writing at Central Washington University. She was editor-in-chief at Manastash Literary Journal and event coordinator for Poetry Northwest. Growing up in a loud and chaotic family of eight inspired her to create stories about sibling connections and challenges. Although she enjoys many things in life, she considers being an auntie one of her biggest joys. She is best known for her series The Reeds of West Hills. Her hobbies include crocheting stuffed animals, dress up tea parties, graphic design, illustration, whistling and reading.
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A fake relationship between a fiery teacher and a notorious football star heats up into something dangerously real – but is this game worth the risk?
Brielle
Starting my teaching career as the butt of a prank gone wrong is not how I imagined things going. The hits keep coming when it’s none other than the notorious Ares Bellingham’s nephew who pulls the prank.
Ares, Fall Lake University’s most controversial rising football star, is the last person I expect – or want – to see standing in my classroom, but here he is, infuriatingly smug as he tries to fix things.
Just when I think things can’t get worse, my past resurfaces, threatening to disrupt the life I’ve worked so hard to rebuild.
But Ares has a plan, one that might be worth the Hail Mary he’s throwing my way, and suddenly my life becomes even more complicated.
Ares
One ridiculous mistake almost cost me everything – my shot at the NFL, my reputation, and my family. Now, I’m just inches away from getting benched for good.
My coach is breathing down my neck, the scouts are watching my every move, and I can’t afford another fumble.
But when my nephew’s prank lands me in Brielle Sinclair’s crosshairs, the fiery teacher with a no-nonsense attitude, I’m suddenly facing another fourth-and-long.
She needs help running interference on her past, and I need…well, I need her.
The Play
It’s simple, really.
I’ll be her pretend boyfriend to keep her tormentors at bay, and she’ll help me show the world I’m not the PR nightmare they think I am.
But as we spend more time together, faking it becomes harder, especially with sparks flying whenever I’m near her.
I’m ready to fight for her, but will she let me prove that what we have is more than just a game?
Pump Fake is a fake relationship, one-night stand turned friends with benefits, college sports romance, filled with all the heat and angst you crave – without any cliffhangers.
Isla Vaughn is the author of the Hidden Valley Elite series. Her romance books are full of complex characters, strong alpha males, and the fierce women who bring them to their knees. When not writing, she can be found daydreaming about owning a beach house, reading, or drinking too much coffee. You can find her atwww.IslaVaughnAuthor.com
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A biker president, who plays Santa for sick children, an ex-fireman turned made man, and an enforcer soon to be a princess from one of the five families walk into a motorcycle club.
It’s not the start of a funny joke; no, it’s all real life.
Slaytor Rhodes, the president of Sons of Thunder MC, is a father and an ex-husband. He brings toys to sick children in his very own Santa suit and likes to think of himself as a lover. Because of who his father was, he hasn’t been able to come out and love who he wants, but now he’s getting rid of the trash sullying up his club – like all the used-up Christmas paper on Christmas day, and he doesn’t care who he upsets to do it.
The price to be with Cameron Von is worth it.
Contessa Dean (Nitti), or Tessa to her friends, and the boogie man to everyone else, has one goal in mind: to avenge her mother’s death. If that means she gets caught up in the crossfire, then so be it. Even being a princess of one of the five families won’t save her, and she’s made peace with that. Until her father tells her she must marry Cameron Von to bring the families together – the one man who can make her lose sight of her only goal in life – vengeance. Will a Christmas miracle happen, and she’ll get everything she wished for? Her revenge, and Cam with a side of Slaytor Rhodes.
Cam, along with Slaytor, made her hope for more. Hope was deadly in her line of work.
Cameron Von loved being a firefighter, but those days crashed and burned when he stuck his neck out for a friend and was brought into the family fold permanently. If he had to be a part of the family, he’d try to clean things up and make them legit, once and for all. When his uncle tells him he must marry Contessa Nitti to bring the families together, he jumps at the chance, because he’s always secretly loved Contessa, but she’s not so happy to be his bride. Everywhere she goes, Contessa brings death with her. She’s keeping something big from him, causing her to be cold and distant. Will the Christmas spirit thaw out her heart?
If everything goes his way, he won’t have to spend another Christmas alone; he’ll spend Christmas with Contessa and Santa Daddy Slaytor.
Slaytor is theirs, and Santa makes three. This life is no joke.
***This is a darkish MFM, MMF, that takes place during Christmas, book.***
Vicky Wahl, writing as VJ Lee, writes the Glowing series, a paranormal romance, sci-fi, and action series with steamy content and characters you will love but also want to punch in the face. She also writes contemporary/light fantasy/murder mystery romances. Vicky lives in Colorado with the best husband (Mark) in the world and, besides writing, stays home to care for her 200LB Furbaby. She has two sons, Nick and Larry. The entire family loves the mountains and hiking, but Vicky also enjoys shopping for shoes and reading.
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Claws the cat adores every month in her bustling North Pole home. But when December rolls around, things change. Santa and everyone else are too busy to spend time with her. Determined to solve this mystery, Claws embarks on a heartwarming adventure that changes her life forever. Join Claws in this delightful tale inspired by the antics of the author’s real cat, marking the beginning of an enchanting eight-book series.
Tricia Gardella is an award-winning author whose picture book ideas are inspired by family, friends, traditions, and travel. Her diverse hobbies include canning, cooking, knitting, rug-making, and gardening, but writing remains her true passion. After a twenty-year hiatus, Tricia is thrilled to return to the literary world. In the 1990s, she published several books traditionally, before pausing her writing career to open an ice cream parlor. Tricia holds a BA in Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. She lives in Central California with her two self-centered cats and draws inspiration from her three children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
An English lady proposes marriage to a brooding Scotsman – but she’s about to learn there’s nothing convenient about courting this fiery Highlander.
An English lady with everything to lose…
Beth Croft is all poise and propriety – or so she tells herself. To save her father from financial ruin, she proposes a marriage of convenience to Boyd Sandeman, the ruggedly handsome, infuriating Scotsman and wine tycoon. She expects some challenges, but she didn’t expect Boyd himself- a man with a dry wit, a commanding presence, and a knack for turning her world upside down.
A Scotsman with a taste for revenge…
For Boyd, Beth’s offer is a chance to settle an old score with her father, who once humiliated him. He agrees, but only if Beth can prove she’s up to the task. At a festive Christmas house party, Boyd devises three challenges to test her mettle, from blind wine tastings to keeping up with his demanding (and often maddening) expectations. Yet as they spar and spark, Boyd’s own defenses begin to falter in surprising ways.
Three trials, one Christmas, and undeniable chemistry…
Beth didn’t expect proving herself would mean more late nights than she’d bargained for – or that her heart would be on the line. Can she survive Boyd’s trials, break through his defenses, and make it to Christmas morning with her pride – and her heart – intact?
A standalone historical romance with spice, heart, and favorite characters from The Winemakers series, Three Days to Be Ruined is the perfect holiday escape! If you’re drawn to heart-stopping romance, rugged heroes, and daring heroines, this is your next unputdownable read. Get your copy today and dive into a journey of love, revenge, and sizzling holiday chemistry!
Stories are the very fabric of life. I want to transport readers to exotic settings, where they can find romance and happy endings and hopefully bring some back to their daily lives. Portugal brims with beauty and passion, and I research every tiny detail of my novels, hoping to make the reader treasure my grandparents’ country as I do. I have a loving husband who still is my hero and two amazing kids. When it’s cold and rainy, I run inside to read and watch movies under blankets, sipping wine. You can find me on the beach during summer, surfing with my family.
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Recluse Sophie Vanguard’s winter cabin retreat turns ominous when blue flowers mysteriously appear. They’re everywhere. On her front porch, in kitchen cabinets, and even on her pillow. It isn’t long before chilling whispers echo in the halls, and her journal repeats seven unsettling entries.
Enter the bloodied and beautifully eccentric Ly Thi Ren. Though Ren seems familiar, Sophie refuses to believe the girl’s insistence that they are trapped inside a book.
In a land of fiction, truth and lies blur together, clear decisions are marred by doubt, and shared family trauma lurks just below the surface.
Can Ren and Sophie make it out alive? Or will they end up nothing more than words inked in blood and memory?
With elements of gothic horror, splatterpunk, romance, and fantasy, Inked in Blood and Memory is a self-aware LGBTQ+ horror that wraps its clutches around the reader and doesn’t let go.
Author of The Dragon and the Double-Edged Sword, Allison Ivy writes under a pen name and edits for others in her spare time. She grew up reading a book a day (mostly Goosebumps, Fear Street, or the works of Christopher Pike). Allison graduated from Penn State with a B.A. in English and a Creative Writing certificate. A Pittsburgh native, she currently lives in Pennsylvania and listens to far too many show tunes and DVD commentaries. Find her at:www.allisonivybooks.com or linktr.ee/allison_ivy
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In the glittering world of high-stakes art, Gideon Winters always gets what he wants.
Tessa Morgan is desperate to rebuild her shattered career, even if it means accepting a shady deal for one of the most dangerous men in Chicago. But when Gideon sets his sights on her, she becomes his most coveted acquisition yet.
As Tessa delves deeper into Gideon’s dark world of obsession and control, she uncovers a man haunted by his past and driven by an insatiable need to possess. Their passion ignites, threatening to consume them both, but the secrets they keep could destroy everything.
With a rival from Gideon’s past circling and Tessa’s own demons catching up to her, they must decide if their love is worth the price of admission into a world where hearts are collected like priceless art.
In this game of desire and dominance, who will end up owning whom?
Step into my world, where obsession ignites passion, and only the strongest survive the darkest desires.
I’m Zoe Cortez, and I write dark, addictive romances where obsession and desire collide. In my books, you’ll meet fiercely independent women and troubled men who must confront their deepest demons to find love. Enter my world of twisted passion, where redemption is as dangerous as the desire that fuels it.
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Hearts on fire, bound by tragedy… united by justice.
Olivia Everhart fully accepts the dangers of her profession as an arson/bomb detective, and she’s one of the best in her field. But when a string of mysterious arson attacks rocks Waverly Junction, she faces her toughest challenge yet.
Jackson Reynolds, a seasoned fire captain, is determined to protect Waverly Junction and keep his crew safe, no matter the cost. But when he and Olivia cross paths, he finds himself drawn to the fiery detective in more ways than one.
Olivia and Jackson are bound together by a tragic past. Years ago, their fathers were killed in the same fire, leaving behind a legacy of loss and pain that still haunts them to this day.
To stop the arsonist, they must navigate a complex web of clues and motives, unraveling a twisted plot that hits close to home. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover shocking secrets and dark truths that threaten to tear Waverly Junction apart.
With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, Olivia and Jackson must put their lives on the line to bring a ruthless killer to justice. But as the flames ignite, will they emerge unscathed, or be consumed by the inferno threatening them?
**The Everhart Family Saga delves into a resilient clan of six strong, dynamic women, five sisters led by their widowed mother. Set against the backdrop of the quaint yet vibrant town of Waverly Junction, South Dakota, each book speaks to the power of love, hope, and the unbreakable bonds that hold us together in the face of adversity.
R.L. Dunn resides on the beautiful Long Island, NY Gold Coast with her husband and two of her four children, a mixed-breed dog Moe and two black cats, Luna and Stinky. She is a retired emergency medical services provider, deputy chief, educator and regional NYS faculty who has spent twenty-five years caring for others. When she was stricken with an illness that changed her life path, she turned to writing as a form of self-expression and therapy.
Robin is a member of the Long Island Romance Writers, and her leadership training in the first responder community has served her well in her previous roles as Secretary, Vice President of Communications and is returning as President for LIRW in 2025.
She is the creator of the best-selling Chase Security Series and Chase Care Series. She is also author of Blood Obsession, a crime thriller series and The Cure, a spine tingling thriller. Her newest series about the Everhart Family debuted in 2024. Her books are enjoyed by readers all over the world.
As far as the future goes, she continues to live a life worth living as there is no expiration date written on the bottom of her foot. She continues to use her professional background, medical contacts, law enforcement contacts, and military contacts to write many more romantic suspense novels in the future.
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The harsh realities of middle school meet the endless possibilities of an online fantasy realm. Nole, an awkward eighth-grade introvert, escapes into the mystical world of Enix, where he reinvents himself as a brave adventurer. While facing the daily struggles of adolescence – bullies, unrequited crushes, and self-doubt – Nole finds solace in a digital universe filled with mythical creatures, perilous quests, and the chance to be anything he dreams of. But will his newfound confidence in-game translate to real life? Kianola is a tale of friendship, self-discovery, and imagination, capturing the journey of growing up across two worlds.
Nathan Roth is a sometimes-bearded connoisseur of immaculate bants that lives on the internet. Although he greatly enjoys trashposting in online video games, it’s all just a cover for his legitimate love of writing fantasy. His first book started as a joke, like most things he does, but after the punchline faded, his commitment to storytelling stuck.
Roth fluctuates between ordering large quantities of hot dogs, avocados and bananas and forgetting to eat altogether. In his free time he can been found taking care of his plot-twistingly cute shaking-leaf of a dog, Rosa-Barksia, and seeking human touch via flesh-chess, aka Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Bow has hit bottom. Banished from the town of Dunwynn, his hands crippled by the town guard, he drinks his days away in a hut made of sticks and mud. He is a long way from being part of the legendary father/daughter duo Knife & Bow.
That’s because his daughter is dead. Killed by The Maiden’s Sleep, a plague that ran rampant through Dunwynn all spring and summer, killing only young women.
Now, there are two children in his hut asking him to find their missing father. Against his better instincts and to make a little money, he decides to help. It’s a decision that will lead him into the darkest corners of Dunwynn, revealing a secret sect of alchemy and a plot to achieve unspeakable power.
Can Bow play the hero one more time, or will the truth about The Maiden’s Sleep be his end?
Michael J. Stiehl has had a lifelong passion for fiction, in particular horror, comics, adventure and science fiction, and is thrilled to finally be writing some of his own. Michael lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife, two kids and his very silly poodle Jack. When not writing fiction, Michael spends his time riding bikes, camping, reading books, obsessively listening to music and playing D&D with his friends. In short, he hasn’t changed a bit since junior high.
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