Lizzie (Balmain House Book 2)
Raped and reduced to working in a brothel to keep her baby, unwed, teenage mother, Lizzie, forges a new life for herself and her child in the Kimberley region of Australia. But can she evade her persecutors and ultimately bring to them to justice? This is a story of a girl from inner Sydney. Her family is poor, her father dies when she is nine, life is hard. But her courage rises above adversity. It is story of her struggle to survive and make a life of her own, first as a prostitute, then with her child in a remote outback town.
Gemini in Twain: Immortallis Book I
What happens when someone you love gets erased? When Jamie McCarthy wakes up with a lingering sense of loss, she soon discovers that her beloved aunt, Aiden McCarthy, has vanished without a trace. Panic sets in as Jamie realizes that not only is her aunt missing, but her aunt's entire existence has been erased from the collective memory of her family. Desperate for answers, Jamie turns to Detective Emilia Sanchez, who promises to help as much as she can. But Aiden McCarthy's disappearance goes beyond a mere missing persons case -- it's a deliberate erasure.
Why You're Not Healing
Are you trapped in a cycle of chronic symptoms, and you've tried countless natural solutions, only to come up short? As more and more of us struggle with pain, fatigue, depression, gut issues, and so much more, there is no shortage of advice available to us. Why then are we unable to get much relief? If you're ready to throw in the towel, feeling like you'll never find your way back to your real self again, Why You're Not Healing by Faith Davis stands out as a beacon of clarity and hope. This groundbreaking book challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding health and healing, offering readers a fresh, and much more effective perspective on their journey towards wellness.
Shifting and Shenanigans: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 1
THIS IS NO ORDINARY BOOK CLUB! Paige and her adventurous Aunt Glo inherit a country inn from eccentric GeeGee. Finally! They can get into the secret room in the basement that GeeGee kept locked! They discover it's a wonderful library filled to the brim with mystery books. But more than the room was a secret - it's a magical place that houses enchanted books. Paige and Glo find themselves absorbed into the book - smack-dab in the middle of a murder mystery, along with a motley group of book club friends. The club will need to work together to solve the case in order to get out of the book and back to their home.
Torts "R" Us — A Legal Farce (Pap & Pup Peters Book 1)
"The first thing we do, let's pay all the lawyers." -- William Shakespeare. Patrick A. Peters ("Pap") and his twin brother Prescott U. Peters ("Pup") are lawyers with a distinctive eye for opportunity. Pap convinces Pup who is a good lawyer despite having gone to Yale Law School that they should leave their respective big-firm practices in New York City to start up a hopefully lucrative practice as plaintiffs' class action lawyers. The brothers meet a variety of clients, judges, and lawyers as they embark on a resourceful and unique approach to lawyer-client relationships all inspired by actual court cases.
Sheriff Vander North Book 1: Death of a Mayor
Sheriff Vander North and the town of Abbey Yellow are about to receive a visit from the notorious Fire Bricks. Unknown to the Fire Brick leader Ignacia Fortis, Dow Kern is about to have a coup against her by having her get arrested by the sheriff so he could take the town's new gold mine meant to be shared for the Yurok indigenous people.
Shed Girl (A Juliet French Mystery Book 1)
Shed Girl is a contemporary crime novel set in the small fictional town of Annie's Court on Washington's northern coast. Annie's Court has a runaway problem. Runaways arrive and then they disappear. Juliet French, an old runaway herself, does tarot readings for petty cash at the Farmers Market. Across the market Tony LeCrosse sells toys. Juliet notices the runaways flock to LeCrosse. Just before they go missing.
Trafalgar: An Eyewitness History (Tom Pocock's History of Nelson)
A detailed account of the Battle of Trafalgar as told by those who were there... The battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, in which the British fleet routed French and Spanish ships off the coast of Spain, marked the final defeat of Napoleon's plot to invade Britain - and made Nelson his nation's greatest hero, even though it cost him his life. This book brings together first-hand accounts of the lead-up to battle, the horrors of the conflict and its aftermath. It is a story told through the letters, diaries and naval documents - many previously unpublished - of the people who witnessed it, from Nelson and his officers to the crews from both sides. They show sad farewells between sailors and their loved-ones; the pursuit of the French navy; the tension of waiting as the fateful day dawned; carnage and chaos in the heat of the battle as guns fired from all sides; and Nelson's agonizing death on the HMS Victory after being hit by a musket ball.
The Last Dollar Princess (An American Heiress Book 1)
It must be said. Scandal follows her family like an ever-faithful hound. No matter how hard they kick it away, it comes slinking around time-after-time. Although her relatives are obsessed with social position and the opinions of others, heiress India Elisabeth Petra De Vries Ledbetter is determined to live life by her own terms, family expectations and society's demands be damned. Reared away from the social whirl of Gilded Age New York, India would prefer a life of philanthropy in her native Appalachia, but Mother and Grandmama have far grander plans. They believe Mrs. Astor's old 400 are ready to overlook the past and that an advantageous marriage will cement their place in society once more. In fact, they have already selected the prospective bridegroom. The only problem? No one consulted India.
Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics: A Piper Sandstone Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery (Book 1) (Deep Fried Revenge)
An undercover cop, four quirky senior sleuths, a pesky bodyguard, and a murderer on the loose... When an art heist ends in murder, can an undercover cop and her senior crime-fighting gal pals catch the killer before she gets marked off the hit list? Packed with mystery and suspense and brimming with heart and humor, Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics is an absolutely gripping and laugh-out-loud culinary whodunit in the Deep Fried Revenge series.
Step-Dad’s Biker Enemy (Forbidden & Off-Limit Women Book 5)
REVENGE OR LOVE? She looks so out of place, here on the wrong side of town. Dripping with innocence, her cautious eyes darting everywhere. So vulnerable. The perfect pawn. Fifteen years ago, her daddy destroyed my life. Now, I'm going to return the favor. It's only fair to ruin the person he cherishes the most. So, I'll stalk. I'll chase. I'll claim her. When I'm done, she won't be his perfect little princess anymore. She will be tarnished by the same man she's forbidden to touch. She'll no longer be under his control. No longer pure for that wuss he arranged for her to marry.
Friendship, Guaranteed (The Dawn: Rise of AI Chronicles Book 1)
When it comes to artificial intelligence, we're no longer in a "what if?" reality. We're squarely in a "now what?" world. From books to financial markets, from healthcare to research, the age of artificial intelligence has arrived. We're in for a ride, and it's anything but smooth. What will the world look like as we share it with the genie we let out of its silicon bottle? How will AI evolve? Perhaps, even more important, how will we?
Murder Mansion (The Painted Lady Inn Mysteries Book 1)
Donna's dream of running a Victorian Bed and Breakfast is almost a reality. Her lack of inn keeping expertise, a shabby house in need of dire renovation and lack of money has slowed her down a bit. The murdered man in the upstairs parlor is her biggest obstacle. Less determined people might give up, but not Donna. No killer is going to stop her from serving apple crumb cake to high paying guests. Her natural skill at the Clue board game, along with the grudging assistance of veteran detective, Mark Taber, an overweight Puggle, and a chatty octogenarian neighbor should help her sniff out the killer unless she's snuffed out first.
Vindication (Vindicators Book 1)
“Tarly, since you killed a planet, I don’t consider you worthy of human concepts like mercy and honor. I blame you all for Volantis and for losing my daughter," Adrian said. "Justice comes for us all.” CMDR. Adrian Huxton thought he could retire and become a father. Instead, a civil war erupts that unifies old friends and enemies against him.
Sovereign Power (Alex King Book 15)
When the hunt for the female assassin who killed his sister proves futile, King returns to MI5 where he is propositioned by a secretive organisation headed by a familiar face. King takes on both the Russian intelligence services and organised crime to halt them bypassing sanctions and flooding the UK market with forged sovereigns cast from seized Nazi gold in a bid to sink Britain's economy. Meanwhile in Marseilles Caroline Darby is hunting the same assassin who killed her aunt and attacked her parents. With King fighting on another front, the team backs her up but they soon discover that the CIA have an interest in their quarry. The race is on to catch a killer before she finds help from an unexpected source.
Chasing Your Ghost (The Unseen Book 1)
Falling for a ghost was never Riley’s plan, especially when that ghost is her stepbrother’s dead best friend. As a medium, she’s used to dealing with spirits, but none have ever affected her the way Asher does. She’s not meant to get attached, but the more time they spend together investigating what happened to him, the more she wants him to stay.
Highland Fling (The Highland Books Book 1)
A boy, a girl, a dating guru -- what can possibly go wrong?! Gaby's recently split from her boyfriend of ten years and needs to escape fast. Where better than the Highlands of Scotland where she can lick her wounds and recover in peace and quiet? Fate has different ideas in mind. First, there's the rough and ready Jack McAllan who bears more than a passing resemblance to Gaby's favourite fictional Scottish hero. He's an important part of the local community, even if he's failed to impress Gaby so far. Who knew a guy could be so rude and taciturn?
Forbidden Obsession (Boneless Redemption Duet)
She is a student, and I, under the guise of an academic advisor, find myself entangled in her world. The collision between us shifts my focus enough that I should get rid of her - much like I do as the reaper of the criminal underworld. However, my attraction to her is met with mutual curiosity and this dangerous distraction binds me to her will.
A Fracture In Daybreak
Growing up in the bomb ravaged setting of London's east end, just after World War 2, young Tony Selby's parents want a better life for their son. His ex-RAF father plans to get Tony into higher education and lift him out of the poverty that surrounds. But his uncle has plans for the boy to join him in a lucrative life of crime. The scene is set for a story of crime, love, betrayal and revenge, as Tony's life unfolds into adulthood.
Murder So Wrong (Muckraker Mysteries Book 1)
1960s middle America family drama in the middle of an ugly newspaper war. A new journalism grad, Tommy Jacks, becomes involved in murder, romance, political intrigue, and police corruption, while dealing with family history that confuses the bad and good. Tommy Jacks introduction to tragedy will keep you on edge.