Licensed to Rear
Mila Winston faces the biggest challenge of her life. In a society rampant with childhood neglect, she must earn her license to practice parenthood. Undeterred initially, she arrives at the revolutionary micronation famed for its groundbreaking law. But her hopes of starting a family soon acquire an unexpected complexity. Mila battles a careless adversary who mocks the parental license and unapologetically stands in her way of motherhood. With her dreams on the line, will Mila achieve her ambitions of starting a family? Find out in this farcical, contemporary family fiction novel that explores the serious job of parenthood with a lighthearted dose of humor!
The Golden Goal (More Than a Game Book 1)
Shaw Daniels is the bane of my existence. Always has been. Always will be. When we were kids, he annoyed me to no end by being good at everything. He didn't have to study or really even try. Meanwhile, I tried too much and still lost to him. Then when we were teenagers, our rivalry became twisted. He started sabotaging all my relationships. I retaliated by doing the same to him. Now, we're adults and we should be able to move on. But when I become a physical therapist for his professional hockey team, it seems as though we can't let go of our rival tendencies. Suddenly, our teasing starts to border on flirting. Bets are made and lines are crossed. The kind of lines that once crossed... you can never go back to the way things were before.
The Skald's Black Verse (The Dreadbound Ode Trilogy Book 1)
Brohr needs out of his village before they put a noose around his neck. Wanted for the bizarre and brutal murder of an occupying soldier, the true culprit is too horrifying to comprehend. Hunted by invaders from another world, Brohr wrestles to uncover the truth of his brother's death, and to spur his downtrodden kinsmen in a desperate revolt against an empire that spans the heavens. But a fallen god lurks in the shadows, intent upon a rebellion of its own. Above Brohr's head, looms a dire omen, one that spells the end of his homeworld. Will he turn to the shadows for strength? How can one scorned half-breed, an outcast, a berserker, stand against an empire, against a god, against the very sky falling?
Desire in the Dark (Sinful Temptations #4)
Nothing could stop River from safeguarding the woman he loved, especially after witnessing her being shot right before his eyes by the very man he despised more than he despised himself. But confining Harper in a gilded cage, trapping her with his overprotective instincts, wasn't the solution. Nor was pushing her away under the crushing weight of his guilt. As he felt Harper slipping through his fingers, what was meant to be a joyful, carefree day with her friends turned into the gravest mistake he had ever made. Learning that the Cosa Nostra was behind her kidnapping could cost him to lose her forever. Award-winning author A.L. Long creates a captivating story of the power of love and determination that will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Desire in the Dark is the final installment of the Sinful Temptation series.
Another Time and Place (Echoes of War Book 1)
A brief encounter changes two lives forever in an enthralling novel of love, loss and longing. England 1944. In the shadow of the war raging in Europe, Tom and Anna meet by chance. He is an American pilot on a 72-hour pass and she is a secretary, trapped in a life going nowhere. Surprised by each other, they begin a passionate affair. Their happiness does not last. Shot down over Europe, wounded and in hiding, Tom has no way of telling Anna he is alive. And Anna, left waiting in England, has no way of finding out. How can she know that Tom is struggling to return to her? Or that the thought of her is all that keeps him going on the long journey home? In a world where promises are hard to keep, all she can do is hope. Until she discovers her mother is keeping secrets, and then it is a race against time.
Baker’s Dozen (Young Adult Short Stories Collection)
A Small-Town Baker, An Amish Man, and an Impossible Choice. Haleigh is a small-town baker struggling to keep her business afloat while caring for her disabled daughter. Despite having a loyal customer base -- including the recently widowed sheriff -- it's not enough to pay the bills. Meanwhile, in the Amish community of Lawndale, a severe drought has left them without essential supplies. Forced to do the unthinkable -- turn to the outside world for help -- they send Brian to purchase baked goods for their people. Brian has always been devoted to his Amish way of life -- until he meets Haleigh. She awakens something in him that he never knew was missing. But is he willing to give up everything he knows to follow his heart? As their worlds collide, Haleigh and Brian must face impossible choices about love, faith, and sacrifice.
Mexican Hit Girl (Mason Church Book 1)
The Mexican drug war has reached critical mass, and the U.S. Government, under the direction of the National Clandestine Service, must take drastic measures. Mason Church, a decorated U.S. soldier, returns home plagued by the emotional scars of war and the fragmented memories of his father. Loveless, broke, and jaded, he's recruited by National Clandestine Service to assassinate Mexico's biggest drug kingpin. 16 year-old, Valentina Vargas, witnesses the massacre of her family by the ruthless drug lord. Suddenly orphaned, she must make a decision to remain a peasant or retaliate against the sadistic murderers.
Super Interesting Facts For Curious Kids (Facts For Curious Minds)
Discover, Learn, and Amaze with the Ultimate Fact Book for Curious Kids! Are you ready to blow your mind with super interesting facts that will leave you speechless? Whether you're a young explorer, a future scientist, or just someone who loves to learn new things, this book is packed with fascinating facts for inquisitive minds aged 6-12!
Heard It Through the Grapevine (A Garcia Girls Mystery Book 1)
Savannah talk show host Lainey Garcia is back in Vineyard, Texas, after the suspicious death of her estranged sister, Tessa. Standing at the casket of her dead sister, trying to find it in her heart to forgive her for stealing the only man she's ever loved, Lainey's greeted by Tessa's ghost, who has a story she's dying to tell. Seems Tessa was murdered, and she wants Lainey and her other siblings to find her killer. But it doesn't take the Garcia girls long to discover that the list of suspects who wanted the smart-mouthed Tessa dead is a mile long, and when the sisters, along with help from the "other world," get too close, Lainey finds herself in a fight for her life.
Reclaimed: A Contemporary Christian Romance (Rock Creek Romance)
Suzanna Wilton has had a heavy share of heartache in her twenty-seven years. Left wounded by a marriage cut short, she leaves city life to take up residency in a tiny Nebraska town. Her introduction to her neighbor Paul Rustin is a disaster. Assuming he's as underhanded as the other local cowboys she's already met, Suzanna greets him with sharp hostility. Though Paul is offended by Suzanna's unfriendliness, he can't stop thinking about her, which unsettles his peaceful life. Intrigued by the woman who lives down the road and propelled by a sense that she carries a painful burden, he frequently drops by to offer help as she adjusts to rural living. Just as Paul's kindness begins to melt Suzanna's frozen heart, a conflict regarding her land escalates in town. Even in the warmth of Paul's love, resentment keeps a cold grip on her fragile heart.
Dancing with Our Selves: A Practical Guide to Harness the Ego and Live on Purpose
Do you feel like you’ve got it all together—until life throws you a curveball? This book offers a transformative roadmap to self-awareness and intentional living. Blending ancient yoga philosophy with modern psychology tools to help you break free from self-sabotage, shift reactive patterns, and align with your higher self so you can move through life with clarity, ease, and purpose.
THE COLD CALL KILLER (DI Bethany Smith Thrillers Book 1)
THE MOST DEPRAVED KILLERS. THE MOST DETERMINED DETECTIVE. MEET DI BETHANY SMITH. "Hello?" "Haven't you got anything better to do than having an affair?" "Who is this?" "You better watch your back." This cold call is murder. Detective Bethany Smith is called out to 21 Bladen Avenue, the home of Jason and Georgia Holt. It's one of the worst murder scenes she's ever seen. In the middle of the living room, Jason lies motionless in front of the fireplace. He's been opened up like a can of tuna. His innards have been removed. His face is pulp. Jason's wife found him. No one should ever have to see their spouse like that. Days later, in another home across the city, a young woman answers the phone: "How does it feel to have killed someone while you're in the process of removing their baby?" It's the last call she'll take.
The Janus Witch: A paranormal romance thriller
Tressalayne, a murderous witch’s coven member, is torn from her medieval world and transported through time to present-day East Texas. The passage, however, leaves her with no memory of her previous life. She falls in love with a young pediatrician but her dark past threatens to reassert itself - and kill the man she loves.
THE BIRTHDAY MYSTERY (Travelling Cook Mysteries Book 1)
From multi-million-selling Faith Martin, one of Britain's best-loved mystery writers. Welcome to the world of Jenny Starling -- where the scones are flaky, the guests are under suspicion, and murder is always on the menu. She's a passionate travelling cook turned reluctant sleuth, with a knack for stumbling over crime scenes. Wherever Jenny goes, someone inconveniently drops dead. Jenny Starling is catering the twenty-first birthday party of upper-class twins, Alicia and Justin. Jenny arrives at their parents' stunning country house and is immediately met by the police. A young man has drowned in the pond. Was it an accident... or murder?
Pendant of God (Artifact Manor Book 1)
A dying tech entrepreneur. A team of skilled treasure hunters. And a mystical artifact with the power to heal... or to destroy. Gabriel Dunne has a secret. To the public, he's a bestselling fiction author who writes thrilling adventures about modern day treasure hunters. Behind the scenes, he and his trusted team are the inspiration for those very tales. Operating from their home base, Artifact Manor, they travel the globe in search of ancient treasures in need of preservation and protection. It's a good life, one that's about to be turned upside down...
Ransom's Law (Ransom series Book 1)
Exhausted from trying to balance all the areas of your life? Meet Roscoe Ransom - maimed in World War I, a sharecropper, the town sheriff, and a struggling single father to his eleven-year-old son, Junior. But there's one more thing about Roscoe that sets him apart - he's an alcoholic. Just when Roscoe thinks his life couldn't get any more difficult, a murder shakes up their small community. With everyone looking to him to solve the case, Roscoe's inner demons and addiction threaten to stand in the way. But when his determined son, Junior, takes it upon himself to uncover the truth, Roscoe finds himself on a dangerous journey of redemption. Joined by their neighbor, the wise and resourceful Cherokee Indian, Willow Muscadine, the unlikely trio must work together to not only solve the murder, but also to save their own lives.
Alpha King’s Captive (Shifters of Clarion)
I'm Alpha King and I'll claim her at any cost. Though humans are forbidden, I bring the gorgeous woman attacked by my evil brother to my kingdom. Healers question if she's more powerful than we ever imagined. She's still a target and I'll unleash my three primal animals to protect her. For her, I'll risk everything - my family, my life, my throne.
The Wolfgang Pierce Series: Books 1-3(The Wolfgang Pierce Boxsets Book 1)
Wolfgang Pierce doesn't play by the rules. As a contract espionage specialist, he operates in any time zone, under any conditions. Subterfuge, shootouts, and high-stakes deception? Just another Monday for Wolfgang and his team. But this job is different. Their client? The U.S. government. Their mission? To protect a vulnerable CIA operative code-named Raven. Raven is deep inside a counter-terrorist mission in Paris, and somebody wants him taken out. Wolfgang's team is hired to run interference -- a quick in-and-out job. Or so they think. But someone is lying... And it's a lie that could cost thousands of lives.
Best I Never Had
Sometimes, the one who got away is closer than you think. When a heartbroken New Yorker crosses paths with her high school lab partner-turned-chef, a forgotten spark reignites—forcing them to face the past they never dared to finish and the future they never saw coming.
That Time I Died
when everyone thinks you're dead but you're actually alive and the only one who can help you isn't from here... When healthy, athletic, 18-year-old Yair finds himself bedridden in a hospital room and is informed that he is paralyzed from the neck down and may never walk again, his whole life shatters around him. While his family and friends believe it to be the result of a terrible accident, could the truth reveal a premeditated act? Alone, confined to his bed, Yair finds refuge in the most unexpected place. Soon, the only thing keeping him going is the one-on-one conversations he begins having with God. When Yair fails to wake up from his last surgery, he is left suspended between two worlds - our world and the beyond. With time running short, he realizes his death is quickly approaching. When powerful secrets from his past are revealed, Yair knows that the choice to embark on a race against time - and death - is up to him.