Gunmetal Gods: A Dark Fantasy Epic (Gunmetal Gods Saga Book 1)
Game of Thrones meets Arabian Nights in this blood-soaked fantasy epic inspired by the Crusades, featuring Lovecraftian gods, mischievous djinns, and astral magic! They took his daughter, so Micah comes to take their kingdom. Fifty thousand gun-toting paladins march behind him, all baptized in angel blood, thirsty to burn unbelievers. Only the janissaries can stand against them. Their living legend, Kevah, once beheaded a magus amid a hail of ice daggers. But ever since his wife disappeared, he spends his days in a haze of hashish and poetry. To save the kingdom, Kevah must conquer his grief and become the legend he once was. But Micah writes his own legend in blood, and his righteous conquest will stop at nothing. When the gods choose sides, a legend will be etched upon the stars.
Deuce Mora Mystery Series Vol. 1-3
Three heart-stopping, hard-boiled mysteries at a sizzling price! Deuce Mora's one tough cookie--a female sleuth with a conscience and an attitude-fiery, tough, athletic, a dirty fighter when she has to be. The scrappy lead columnist for the Chicago Journal normally writes about politics, and, rather than shying away from fights, she tends to pick them, but every once in a while, Deuce's search for a good story brings her face to face with more trouble than she was really looking for. In award-winning (including two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist) journalist Jean Heller's first action-packed mystery featuring the intrepid sleuth, Deuce learns in short order that if you mess with organized crime, you have to be tough -- and you'd better be as much detective as reporter. The second volume finds Deuce on the wrong side of the NSA, the FBI and the CIA. At a minimum. Exhausted by these two white-knuckle investigations in one year, Deuce is content to focus on her column until she gains information that could help catch the relentless arsonist whose Burning Rage is consuming Chicago. Fans of hard-boiled female protagonists should hang onto their fedoras-- this one's an action-packed extravaganza!
Dreck
A post-apocalyptic Pittsburgh has become the epicenter of strange events. Strange events that Long War veteran, Frank Attanasio, is unwittingly tangled into. When the man-beast known as Dreck appears in Frank's mortuary, his already-weird world veers into the downright bizarre and inexplicable. A supernatural blizzard. Disturbing nightmares that are too real. Vivid Dreamscapes outside of time. An underworld of sewer-dwelling mutants. Vampiric currency. As Frank navigates his new reality, he discovers that he may not be the man he thought he was.
Heir of Magic (The Kingdom War Book 1)
She's been dead a thousand years. Now she wants her throne back. Irina was a powerful Mage who tried to crush the nations under her iron fist, only to be thwarted by the selfless sacrifice of magic's guardian. A millennia later, her cult of fanatics plots to bring her back. When magicians go missing, Guardsman Keelan Rea is charged with bringing the victims home. His gift of Truthreading made him the nation's top investigator, but this search tests even his skill. The hunt gets personal when a woman he cares for is taken. The kidnappers' trail leads Keelan across the border where he finds a trusted neighbor massing troops for a surprise attack. A thousand miles away, Princess Jess Vester is destined for the throne. In her heart, duty battles love. When her mother tries to marry her to an obnoxious backwater Duke, she chooses her boyfriend over the Crown and flees the capital. The same masked men taking magicians now haunt her trail, threatening more than just her freedom. Time is running out for Keelan to save the magicians and stop a war, and for Jess to save herself. And if the cultists succeed and Irina rises again, the world will fall.
The Journey to Source
The Journey to Source. May the poetry in this book serve as a reminder that we are visitors here. One day each of us will let go of everything and everyone we love. It is this powerful and humbling truth which makes us truly appreciate life. Let us use this life as the grandest opportunity to explore, strengthen, heal, row, love, give, create, and courageously forge ahead in service to others. Heart first always in connection to Source. Delve within and answer the necessary questions: • Who am I? • What is the meaning of life? • Why am I here? Let the answers which arise manifest as your legacy to this world.
Black Magic Woman (Wyatt Thomas mystery Book 4) (French Quarter Mystery)
There's a voodoo woman in New Orleans who knows your darkest secrets. French Quarter paranormal investigator Wyatt Thomas learns he's permanently linked to the spirit of a man with whom he'd fought a duel during another lifetime. The only person who can free Wyatt from his curse is long-dead voodoo queen Marie Laveaux. To seek her help, he must travel back to Antebellum New Orleans, succeed in his endeavor, or be trapped in the past forever. When Wyatt meets his former lover at the Mulatto Ball, he doesn't know if he wants to return. While Wyatt is time traveling, detective Tony Nicosia and U.S. Attorney Eddie Toledo are working for mob boss Frankie Castellano to try and retrieve a stolen cornet given to him by jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Their failure could result in having their throats cut and bodies thrown in the bayou for the gators to eat. If you love New Orleans and Louisiana history, don't miss Black Magic Woman. Visit the French Quarter tonight. You might decide to stay awhile.
Forbidden: An Older Man Younger Woman Romance
He's older and demanding. He's arrogant and infuriating. He's very much in charge. Exactly the kind of problem I don't need on my new job. I'm going to make this restaurant amazing. Even if I have to ignore my boss so I don't commit murder! Only thing worse than his attitude is that body. That sculpted jawline and pristine muscles. This job would be so much easier if Noah didn't look the way he does. It shouldn't be that hard to stay away from each other. Yet we find ourselves over and over in the most inappropriate places. The wine dungeon. The new countertops. I'll let him take me anytime and anywhere. But it's all fun and games until someone gets pregnant. I know I have to tell him. But what can I do if he finds out himself?
The Love Trip: Two Contemporary Romance Novellas
Whenever You're Ready tells the story of Dyana Jackson, who never thought the impromptu performance at her brother's wedding would turn into an opportunity to sing professionally. And she never thought accepting would cause problems within her marriage. Somehow, she has to decide between living out her long-buried dream, or giving into the demands of those she loves most. It's What We Do features Layla Blue, who has always had one goal. Use her gymnastic skills to earn a college scholarship. But somehow, she finds herself a member of her new school's cheerleading team. And dating the quarterback. Will she thrive in her new situation, or will the longing for her old life ruin what she's found?
IMPERFECTION (The DI Gardener crime fiction series Book 2)
When theatregoers are treated to the gruesome spectacle of an actor's lifeless body hanging on the stage, DI Stewart Gardener is immediately called in to investigate. Is the killer still in the audience? A lockdown is set in motion but it is soon apparent that the murderer is able to come and go unnoticed. How do they do it? Is the killer a theatre worker or an actor? And what kind of grudge do they have to bear? Frustratingly, the killer leaves a trail of clues for the detectives. Taunted by these and flummoxed as to their meaning, DI Gardener realises that his own family may be in danger. Identifying and capturing the culprit will mean establishing the motive for their macabre crimes, but perhaps not before more victims meet their fate. Can DI Gardener succeed where he has failed in the past, and protect his own?
Blood of the King: The First Book in the Khirro's Journey Epic Fantasy Trilogy
With a vial of the king's blood in one hand, and a sword of legend in the other, one soldier sets out on an odyssey that will change his life... or end it. Forced into the army, Khirro never wanted to fight. And with the monarch dead, any hope for the kingdom's survival hangs by a slender thread. But when the king's shaman charges Khirro with a curse, he's compelled to undertake a journey to the haunted land in search of the outlaw necromancer. And if he fails... the very walls of the fortress itself will fall to the blood-crazed undead. Can Khirro complete his quest in time to save his realm from a brutal end?
Trust No One: A Psychological Suspense Novel
It was a conversation Maggie Cumberland wasn't supposed to hear. A conversation that rips apart her comfortable, suburban life, leads her to betray the one person she has always depended on and forces her from the security of her once happy home. Fearful of retribution after telling police that her husband Daniel might be involved in human trafficking, Maggie must find the courage and resourcefulness necessary to stay one step ahead of her enemies without the help of either family or friends. But who are her enemies? Maggie has no idea, only the knowledge that if she wants to stay alive she can't afford to trust anyone. Trust No One is a compelling story of a woman who discovers untapped strengths in the face of a shocking betrayal.
Daddy’s Fake Fiancée (Big Daddies of Los Angeles Book 3)
He's an aging actor... a hot aging actor. And I'd be stupid to decline his tempting offer. The arrangement is simple... or so it seems. Chaz needs to be in the public eye to make himself known again. And what better way to do it than have a young fiancée by his side? That's where I come in. I'll admit it - the fancy perks are nice. But the best part about it is being close to him. Falling for him wasn't a part of our contract. And controlling my impulses becomes harder when I see him shirtless. How is the simple young girl in me supposed to resist an older celebrity like him? Hes, he's a playboy. He's also been divorced. And if all that wasn't enough... He might have just used me. Big time. It seems like running away is my only option. But will I be leaving with my heart intact?
Apple Pie and Arsenic (Maple Lane Mysteries Book 1)
Who knew pie could be deadly? Finding the body was a shock. Accused of the Mayor's death, Maddie must clear her name. As the timer ticks down in the race to find the murderer before Maddie's put in jail, or the body count climbs, she enlists the help of her friends -- one of the furry variety. Then there's the sheriff. Her ex-flame is as confused as she is when the mystery heats up with another batch of clues. But does he really believe she's innocent? If only solving murder were as easy as apple pie! If you love Murder She wrote, you'll enjoy Maddie's style because she's not taking no for an answer either. The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.
The Twisted Road Ahead: An Anthology of Short Stories
* Finalist in the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition - Short Story Genre (Florida Writers Association) Our journey through life rarely follows a straight and narrow path. The road is filled with unexpected twists and turns and sometimes things are not as they seem. In The Twisted Road Ahead, John D. Ottini leads us on an excursion through eight suspenseful tales, each filled with joy, heartache, mystery, intrigue and a pinch of humor. In "Tormented Heart" Austin Drummond discovers that fulfilling his departed wife's final request is more than he ever bargained for. When tragedy strikes, Blake Thomas is left with a broken heart and a guilty conscience. Rather than searching within his heart for the forgiveness he needs, he decides that sometimes it's easier to just "Blame it on the Weather." In "One Shot to the Head,"* Brie's longtime boyfriend takes her for a romantic dinner on Valentine's Day, so she naturally assumes that he will at long last propose to her. What she doesn't expect is an evening that ends in humiliation...
Run Lab Rat Run
To earn her freedom, she has to survive the deadliest race on Earth. The tests never stopped. When Media woke up after seizures or CPR, they just reset and started the tests again. You'll be fine, they said. You can take it. You're nearly indestructible. She knew it was a lie. Genetic test subjects like her usually died by thirty, and they always died in pain. But on her 21st birthday, she's given a chance to escape the lab. She just has to run in the deadliest race on earth so the company that owns her can do illegal off-book testing on her "product line." If she finishes the race and the tests work, she and her family will be safe and she might live forever. If she doesn't, they'll be deoptimized and dumped back in natural slums to starve and die. In the near future, there's nothing worse than being merely human. Or is there?
The Mysterious Rider
"The Mysterious Rider" by Zane Grey.
Maverick Heart (Wild Cow Ranch Book 1)
FROM HORSE SHOWING IN GEORGIA TO RIDING THE RANGE IN TEXAS - A TALE OF COURAGE AND FINDING FAITH. Carli Jameson is used to being on her own - abandoned by her mother as an infant - all she's ever wanted is to feel like she belongs. She has had no choice except to be strong and independent, but now, can she learn to trust God to be her partner? Georgia girl, Carli Jameson, inherits a Texas cattle ranch from grandparents she never knew. After much thought, she makes the courageous decision to pack up her life and move to Texas to run the ranch. She forges ahead into a new life filled with uncertainty and along the way discovers a ranching community that becomes the family she never had. Independent, ambitious and smart, Carli has always been careful with her heart, except for the one time she thought she had found her soul mate and true love. He proved her wrong, and she vowed never to jump into a romantic relationship that easily again. When Carli drives away from her life in Georgia, no looking back, she intends to stick with her vow and not fall into any sweet romances, especially with a Texas cowboy. Can a fresh start erase the troubles of her past?
Neptune Island (A Lincoln Monk Adventure Book 1)
On a remote island with a deadly secret, adventurer Lincoln Monk and his crew confront a billionaire with devastating plans for global supremacy in Tony Reed's bestselling debut novel, Neptune Island. Ex-cop turned adventurer Lincoln Monk hasn't been to Saipan Island in some time, and for good reason--he prefers to let old wounds heal. But when he receives an encrypted data drive just days after an old flame dies under mysterious circumstances, he returns searching for answers. With help from an assorted group of misfits, Lincoln begins to assemble the pieces of Sienna's death as a tropical storm engulfs the Mariana Islands. His investigation leads to secluded Neptune Island controlled by billionaire Jonathan Kane--CEO of the Neptune Corporation with a vision to change the world. Now, faced with an army of mercenaries and a nightmarish jungle, can Lincoln and his off-beat crew uncover the shocking truth behind Sienna's death and Neptune Island before it's too late?
Lady Elinor's Escape: A Traditional Regency Romance
A mysterious lady. An inquisitive gentleman. And a secret that could tear them apart. Lady Elinor should be in London enjoying the season, not fearful and trapped in a country cottage with an unbalanced relative. When her aunt becomes violent, she flees straight into the path of a compassionate barrister. Desperate, she accepts his help, but will she be able to hide the truth from this inquisitive, intelligent man? There are too many women in barrister Stephen Chaplin's life, but he has never been able to turn his back on a woman in need. The reticent seamstress resists his every attempt to draw her out and remains a mystery he can't solve. Then a Bow Street Runner hired by her aunt comes asking questions. Elinor again turns to Stephen for help. But when circumstances reveal the truth about her background, will Stephen and Elinor lose their chance at happiness?
The Emerald of Viridian
When she's awake, nobody sees her. When she sleeps, they all come out to kill her. Katie Edwards has always been a loner and an outsider, but after an epic humiliation at school, her life is about to change. That night, a heartbroken Katie falls asleep in her bed but awakens on an island paradise in another world. On the cusp of being murdered by a handsome stranger, she wakes again in her bedroom, as if Viridian were only a dream. Or was it real? Her near-death experience creates a need to morph her body into a fighter, especially when she senses a presence on the planet of Caelestis seeking to kill her. The harder Katie pushes her body, the more secrets she learns in her dream life: The world of Caelestis is dying, and she is one of five people possessing a latent Gift powerful enough to save it. Her only problem is that millions of lives depend on a power she doesn't know how to use.