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In The Name Of The Mother
It is 689 AD, and Cynethryth is returning from Rome, carrying her dead husband's child.
She soon gives birth to a son, Aethelheard, whose parentage alone places him in danger. His mother has a tough choice to make and travels to Dorset, where the king is a cousin of her late husband.
After the king adopts the boy, he grows up in the dangerous company of rebellious princes, all who wish to overthrow the mighty Ine, king of Wessex.
How will mother and son face the physical and spiritual battles that await them?
Ethan's Secret
Kelsey Callahan is smart, tough and fiercely loyal to her friends. She wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, and be a detective like her hero, Sherlock Holmes.
A lover of mysteries, she finally gets the chance to solve something on her own when Ethan, a cute but mysterious loner appears in her class. Both fascinated and infatuated with him, Kelsey soon learns there are tragic, dangerous events at play in Ethan's life.
Events that, the deeper she digs, may end up threatening not only their relationship but their very lives.
FINALIST - 2016 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS
WINNER - 2017 I.A.N. AWARDS - OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S FICTION
Ethan's Secret is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Kalorama Road
Her memories died, but the dead won't let them sleep.
There’s something Allie can’t remember; hidden memories that refuse to surface. Until one day, when something brings back images of a forgotten night.
A year after graduating from Emsworth University, Allie receives a mysterious email asking a single question. Someone wants her to remember, and they are getting closer. As forgotten memories gradually surface, Allie has to come to terms with her dark past, and a revelation she could have never imagined.
What really happened at 1414 Kalorama Road?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Billups keeps cranking up the tension with skillful storytelling reminiscent of a chilling Alfred Hitchcock movie."
★★★★★ - "Seductive, hypnotic and addictive writing."
Devin's Dilemma
Brighton, England, 1856.
For young solicitor-at-law Devin Bennett, building his career is his foremost goal. Love and the future are far from his thoughts.
The last thing he expects is Harry. Lady's maid and chaperone to his client's daughter, Harry is an intense, intelligent and interesting girl Devin can't stop dreaming about.
But Devin is aware Harry is hiding something from him; something that might tear them apart and whisk Harry off to the far side of the world.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "Devin's Dilemma is not just a love story - it's a beautiful, heart-wrenching tale of survival and hope."
★★★★★ - "A lovely story of faith, courage and love... Wonderful."
★★★★★ - "I love this author's writing. Right away, I was invested in the characters' story."
Life Shadows
Craft shop owner Amelia Ryan has more than just a talent for giving old barn materials new life. She can see Life Shadows: spirits of the dead.
When she moves her Barnwood Builders store to downtown Briarton and scouts a new location for one of her projects, Amelia’s ability leads her to uncover a tangled tragedy 70 years in the making.
As secrets of the past meet with threats of the present, Amelia must rely on her supernatural ability to discover the truth. But will it be enough to bring the perpetrators to justice?
Loving Neil
While attending her brother’s wedding, freelance photographer Janet Montgomery finds herself once again fruitlessly vying for her father’s love.
Driving back to her hotel after an awkward goodbye, she meets the architect Neil Porter. Soon, a chain of events draws them together, and Janet begins to wonder if the twenty-three years between them is too much.
But can she can avoid the same mistakes her parents made?
"A tale of love and loss, and the tough choices we make along the way." - Kari Lee Townsend, Bestselling Author
Written To Death
Did you believe writing was a safe pastime?
It was not the first time bestselling author Sheila Armstrong had died on stage, but it would most certainly be the last.
DCI Alex Warren and his girlfriend, D.I. Sandra McKinnon, return from a short holiday, but hardly manage to step from the plane before they're called to investigate the suspicious death.
Sheila, a member of Eastfarm Writers, has been stabbed to death on stage during a rehearsal of a play she’d written. Her death mimics the plot.
Within hours, Sandra is roped into investigating a separate series of crimes, which appears to be mob-related. As the enquiries run parallel, they struggle to make progress while supporting each other.
But can there be a connection?
Valhalla Unleashed
As a veil of darkness descends upon the land of Midgard, the forces of hell emerge to extinguish all life.
But the warriors of Bjorgvin stand ready for a fight to the death.
Audan and Jareth are ready to defend their home and people once more, but the pestilence that infects the Norse world has become stronger than ever. Through the mist, ancient dangers of tooth and claw emerge, leading to a struggle of cataclysmic proportions.
Can the warriors of legend prevent the coming hellfire of the Ragnarok, or is man doomed in front of the power of demonic Asgardian gods?
Realm of Fire
The Ragnarok has arrived.
As the enemies of Midgard descend upon the brave Viking warriors of Bjorgvin, Audan must face demonic adversaries and seek out new allies.
But when his brother Jareth is taken against his will into the depths of hell, Audan must travel to new lands and explore the vast depths of the Norse Realms to save his comrade in arms.
Can Audan rescue his brother and survive the coming clash of man and gods, or will Midgard descend into the eternal abyss?
Monstrosity
Dear reader,
When we were children, we dreamed of being heroes. We wanted to slay dragons and defeat the monsters that scared us.
As we grew older, we were forced to try and find our monsters. We had been told they would be easy to spot. Monsters had too much teeth, too much fur, too much size.
These were lies. We stopped wanting to be heroes. We started to want to be more, to be too much. We wanted, needed, more than the world could give us. We wanted more than what we were told we should be. We wanted to become monsters.
Dear reader,
I want three things for you as you read these stories. I hope you find a story that brings you joy. I hope you find a story that gives you some discomfort.
The Plague
Sabrina Brooks remains in a coma at Bellevue Hospital, surrounded by government agents.
Meanwhile, another Nightcrawler has surfaced, continuing the struggle against Russian Mob and the Tryzub terror gang. Hoyt Wexford is now in charge of the NYPD's Nightcrawler Squad, ordered to apprehend the rogue crime fighter.
Time is of the essence as a new terror cell under the mysterious Apollyon arises. Their demand: a $100 million ransom, or they unleash a mutated Ebola strain upon the populace of NYC.
Is the new Nightcrawler their only hope, or can Hoyt find the masked avenger and learn his secrets before it is too late?
Praise for The Plague:
"Suspense, mystery and terrorists threats combine in this amazing read." - P.S. Winn, Amazon Review
Catching Butterflies
April and Beth have escaped, and their captor is dead. Freedom is in their grasp - if only they knew where they were.
With some memories returning, April and Beth struggle to find answers to their questions. What they know is that they’ve been vaccinated against a strange virus. But what happened to their family, and to the rest of the world?
As they head out, they stumble onto the compound where their nightmare began, but the empty building only brings more mystery into their lives. Soon, they encounter others wandering on the numerous trails throughout the woods. For April, finding her family is priority one; for Beth, it's sticking to the trails.
How can April ever convince her to leave the forest... and why are they being hunted?
Protective Hearts
Finn is the only surviving victim of the Chicago Heart Ripper.
Struggling to come to terms with what happened, she fights against the amnesia that prevents her from identifying the serial killer.
Caleb Sheppard is determined to protect Finn. He suspects that there is more to the prolific serial killer than meets the eye; why did he leave Finn alive?
With the Ripper on their heels, they race against time to retrieve Finn's memories, keep her out of the murderer's clutches, and discover the secrets of his identity.
What Finn does not realize is that Caleb is hiding secrets of his own – some of which she might not be able to accept.
Quest For Babylon's Soul
Two thousand years ago, a Persian general and his seneschal march through the dunes, leaving behind rivers of blood.
In 2011, the dark side of NATO’s presence in Iraq pushes a local woman to flee into the night, clutching a golden vase to her chest.
Fast forward to today, where American archaeologist Diane Ryan discovers a mass grave in the hot sands of Syria. After calling English historian Geoff Symons for help with the dig, the two unearth an ancient clay plate.
Discover how the timeframes intertwine, how echoes of the past reach the present, and in the end - who will reach the gold statue of God Marduk?
Sheba
Sheba is the sequel to Brian L Porter's award-winning bestseller, Sasha, and tells the story of rescue dog Sheba, Sasha’s best friend, starved, beaten and used as bait for the training of fighting dogs and then thrown on a rubbish tip and left to die, a barely living skeleton.
The author and his wife adopted this unfortunate waif and so began a long period of recuperation and training, as they gradually helped Sheba back to full health and helped her to learn to live sociably and happily within their pack of rescue dogs.
A story of real triumph over adversity, full of emotion and a fair amount of humor too, Sheba’s is a real-life tale of what can be achieved in rehabilitating a dog, having suffered a living hell, from the brink of death to a life full of happiness.
Saucy Jacky
Come into the East End of London, 1888. Walk the streets of Whitechapel and slums of Spitalfields, side by side with history's most notorious serial killer.
Overhear his plans, and listen - or try not to - to his secret thoughts as he waits in the shadows. Keep pace, if you have the nerve, as he stalks his victims.
Watch, if you have the stomach, as he commits his outrages. And run with him, if you're still upright, as he escapes the swarming forces of police desperate for his hide and head.
Imagining the unimaginable in this unabashed novel of terror, award-winning author Doug Lamoreux takes you inside the mind of the infamous killer who was never caught.
Discover the Whitechapel murders... as told by Jack the Ripper himself.
Sea Cliff
Rachael Connor has great looks, money and a home of her own, but childhood abuse has left her fearful of men.
When Rachael meets Matthew, she begins to rethink her life. He falls in love with her, but Rachael rebukes him, living by the "rules" her father taught her.
She soon has an epiphany about how to overcome her father’s grip on her life. The next time she falls in love, she will know how to deal with it.
But will Matthew let her get away so easily?
Search For Maylee
Since Maylee was abducted from her high school the very month of graduation, her Aunt Autumn has never lost hope in finding her.
It’s been three years. Autumn has finally reached inside herself and found the courage to track down an old lead, and travels across the country to find more clues about Maylee's disappearance.
But will she be able to pry Maylee’s case back open, and what will she uncover in the process of searching for Maylee?
It’s a cold, dark world we live in, and Autumn is about to find out just how cruel it can be. But strength and determination are on her side, and she will do whatever it takes to deliver justice.
Seven Ways To Jane
After getting fired from her safe job, wannabe writer Jane discovers what a wide world of other Janes there are. Ego-surfing with her best friend Christian gives her THE IDEA: the book she was born to write.
The next step? An epic road trip.
With a skimpy plan and an even skinnier budget, they blaze from California to New York, meeting Jane Waldens as they quest for the perfect angle, the just-so interview question. The business Jane in Vegas, the seemingly happy Mom Jane in Nebraska, the tough-as-nails Jane.
But wait. Is this becoming a cliché? All surface and no substance?
As Jane and Christian realize they are wading into the ever-deepening waters of the big idea, they realize there's no turning back.
Splintered Ice
After his mother walks out on him and his father, Jed loses himself. When he saves a man from drowning in the local park, a series of dangerous events is set in motion.
Love, fear, hate, violence - who can he trust, and who does he really know? This journey only has one destination.
Splintered Ice is an intriguing story of suspense, mystery and horror, where the unexpected abounds in a twisted series of incidents guaranteed to keep the pages turning long into the night.
