Reagan Burnsfield has no interest in finding himself a wife. But that's exactly what he must do when a lumber contract falls through and threatens the family business. Marrying the beautiful debutante Amanda Bruester for her dowry will solve his short term need as well as give him the wife of his dreams. His courtship is hindered until they are arrested after stumbling upon bounty hunters hotly pursuing runaway slaves. In the ensuing scandal, Amanda chooses marriage over betraying her Aunt … [Read more...] about Threads of Betrayal by Monica Koldyke Miller
Prairie Hill by Fred Burwell
n 1980, a troubled young stranger arrives in Prairie Hill, a small Wisconsin city. Jimmy Lathrop would like nothing better than to go about his business washing dishes at the popular local eatery, the Pullet Surprize. A fresh start. No questions asked. Then he begins moonlighting as the feathered mascot of the local minor league baseball team and meets someone who will change his life. Jenny Diggles bides her time serving the locals at the Pullet Surprize, struggling to come to terms with her … [Read more...] about Prairie Hill by Fred Burwell
Blind Dating by Kerry Taylor
A light-hearted, funny romantic comedy - perfect for fans of Hilary Boyd, Christina Lauren, Lindsey Kelk, Deborah Cooke, Claire Cross, and Jill Mansell. When mid-forties, divorced, single-mother-of-three, Kimberly, realizes her own mother has more of a life than she does, she decides to do something about it. Encouraged by success stories from people at work, she joins a dating chat room, ICQ, which starts to rock her world. All of a sudden she’s a swinging single, online, with extreme … [Read more...] about Blind Dating by Kerry Taylor
Thou Shall Not by Tina Glasneck
A SERIAL KILLER DEMANDS SATISFACTION FOR JUSTICE'S FAILURE Bodies are piling up in Richmond, Virginia, mutilated and tagged. A serial killer metes out justice to those that have escaped it, and Alexandria "Xandy" Caras is on the list. Two years have passed since the workplace massacre; six months since the day her charge of murder was dismissed. When innocent “fan” letters become aggressive acts, Xandy finds herself seeking help from Police Captain Victor Hawthorne. He doesn’t believe in … [Read more...] about Thou Shall Not by Tina Glasneck
Classic Love Stories by David Pickering
This carefully selected collection comprises twenty classic short stories on the themes of love and romance. Written by such masters of the form as Thomas Hardy, O. Henry, Anton Chekhov, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Oscar Wilde, these tales have enchanted, engaged and enthralled generations of readers and maintain a seductive and irresistible hold on the romantic imagination today. Each unforgettable story comes complete with an informative and illuminating biography of the author. Targeted Age … [Read more...] about Classic Love Stories by David Pickering
Dolls Behaving Badly by Cinthia Ritchie
Carla Richards is many things: an Alaska waitress who secretly makes erotic dolls for extra income; a divorcee who can't quite detach from her ex-husband; and a single mom trying to support her gifted eight-year-old son, her pregnant sister and her babysitter-turned-resident-teenager. She's one overdue bill away from completely losing control--when inspiration strikes in the form of a TV personality. Now she's scribbling away in a diary, flirting with an anthropologist, and baking up desserts … [Read more...] about Dolls Behaving Badly by Cinthia Ritchie
Alice-Rose by CAITRIONA LESLIE
The year is 2011 and the place is Ireland. Libby Finn is still shadowed by grief after the death of her husband Max. The era of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ has come to an end and the young widow has managed to survive the economic downturn better than most. However, despite seeming to possess every obvious advantage, Libby is resigned to a somewhat-less-than-rosy future, and one destined, in her opinion, to be without a great romantic love. While many, including her best friend Jules Mahon, may think … [Read more...] about Alice-Rose by CAITRIONA LESLIE
Towards Green Pastures by Michael Reisman
Events occur which changes our lives for the better.A pleasant surprise which may come unexpectedly. It brings us to a better place, towards green pastures... Targeted Age Group: everyone What Advice Would You Give Aspiring Writers? Write from the heart and visual the events and emotions of the story. Author Bio: I have been writing since I was thirteen years old. My teachers in school through the years suggested that I pursue this talent. It is my sensitivity to nature and life's … [Read more...] about Towards Green Pastures by Michael Reisman
My Two Selves and I by Kudakwashe Muzira
Of three brothers, only one must live. If all three want to live, they have to live as one. Danai gives birth to triplets. According to the law of her people, two of the triplets must die. Danai decides to go against this law. With her daughter's help, she hides two of her triplets and pretends she gave birth to one baby. She knows she will die if her secret comes out. She not only has to keep the secret from the outside world, but also from her husband. As the triplets grow, the secret … [Read more...] about My Two Selves and I by Kudakwashe Muzira
Manipulating the List by K. B. Lever
Katherine Sheppard is the exception to the rule. That is, as long as she continues to run from the law; murder innocent people; and manipulate the Collector’s List… Shouldn’t be hard, right? Since the tender age of six, Katherine has always loved to hear Jonathan’s nightly stories about tracking, stalking, and collecting his victims. She’s even had the privilege of watching souls transition into the afterlife, led by the hand of the Collector to their paths where angels or demons escort … [Read more...] about Manipulating the List by K. B. Lever
The Spirit Keepers by J. S. Winn
Can you escape the wrath of the Spirits? One of Sandy Jacobs’ ten year old students and his family are accused of witchcraft. Blamed for the mysterious deaths of two San Anselmo Pueblo children, they’re terrorized by “Boogeymen” Kachina, fierce-looking impersonators of the spirits. Sandy rushes to their aid, but her actions inflame the perpetrators and arouse the opposition of Native born faculty member, Ben Rush. Sandy and Ben clash over the issue while struggling against the attraction … [Read more...] about The Spirit Keepers by J. S. Winn
THE DARK INTRUDER, The First Book by EMMA N. IBEGBULEM
Our imagination is caught most, gets fired the most, and even gets further worked upon by “the Unfamiliar”. This is what happens to Victoria Villanova when she encounters the dark stranger, Enrico Maria De Martis in THE DARK INTRUDER, the first book of what will be a series of two books. It bears the message that a stranger could come into your life and steal your heart away. A stranger. Who is he? What is he doing in her house, Villa Dorothea, the microcosm where the main part of the … [Read more...] about THE DARK INTRUDER, The First Book by EMMA N. IBEGBULEM