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Earthbound (Chronicles Of The Maca Book 1)
Marooned in 19th century West, Llewellyn meets young frontier woman Anna. The two become friends and comrades, their fates forever intertwined.
They find themselves together in the prairies of 19th century Texas, the bordellos of Civil War-era New Orleans, to Prohibition in the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the vastness of space.
But can they survive hardships through history, the enmity of their southern neighbors and the Civil War, to return to his home planet and exact his revenge?
Party to a Murder (Lainey Quilholt Mysteries Book 1)
Lainey, a 17-year-old small town girl, has no idea she's about to be involved in a grisly murder investigation.
After young Arline is murdered, Lainey's suspicions arise. Why did everyone seem to hate this girl? Digging for clues and trying to understand her friends' attitude towards Arline, she finds herself in the middle of a cover-up.
Clues lead to several people, including Lainey's friend Wendy. With Sheriff Weeks's help, Lainey tries to figure out who had the most to gain by killing Arline.
But can they find the killer before another life is lost?
Suriax (Ondar Series Book 1)
If it was legal to kill, would you?
Suriax and Aleria are sister cities, separated by the Therion River. Both are founded on strict observance of the law, but they couldn't be more different.
King Veritan founded Suriax on the teachings of Venerith the Corruptor: a god devoid of morality. In Suriax there is no right or wrong; there is only legal or illegal. Kern was an assassin for the Flame Guard, a group of mercenaries dedicated to Venerith. He never questioned his life, until the day he learned the truth about his past.
Pursued by a queen willing to do anything to keep her throne, Kern faces an uncertain future - and a bargain that will change the people of Suriax forever.
Only The Leaves Whispering (The Last Hundred Book 1)
ock MacNeil, the eldest son of a Highland Catholic family, leaves school at thirteen to follow his father's footsteps and become a blacksmith. But after a family tragedy changes his plans, Jock joins CSS Alabama and heads to the New World.
He befriends the retired Royal Navy Surgeon, James Gunn, and David Llewellyn Assistant Surgeon of Alabama. Living among the seamen, Jock learns how to take responsibility - and how to defend himself.
But can Jock survive the perilous journey, and what awaits him in the Civil War on the other side of the Atlantic?
A Love Lost in Positano
After working for years in a war zone, Danny D'Amato needs a break. Stressed, he chooses the blue waters of Positano for his escape.
Soon, the pages of his diary fill with notes about the woman he meets on the sunny Mediterranean cliffs, and his conversion from a war-weary veteran to a man in love.
In a few days, he and Gaia fall in love, share their lives, and imagine a future together. And then, she is gone.
After Danny spends countless days looking for Gaia, the vast distance between them finally closes... but for reasons they could have never predicted.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A beautifully written love story."
★★★★★ - "Every time I read one of Rosano's books, I feel as if I am transported across the ocean to Italy."
Rainforest Friends And Family (Jasper - Amazon Parrot Book 2)
Life in the jungle is never boring.
From the moment he was born, Jasper’s curiosity has consumed him. With his brother Willie, they’ve made new friends and learned more about the Amazon rainforest.
The youngsters have grown close. Jasper’s main job is to make sure his brother stays safe, but that’s easier said than done: the jungle is full of dangers, and if they’re not careful, things can quickly get out of hand.
New challenges are always around the corner. Determined to make his mother proud, Jasper vows to protect himself and his friends. If they’re to make it home in one piece, they’ll need to trust one another, and those they come across. It never hurts to give someone a helping hand, either.
Mistaken Identity Crisis (Braxton Campus Mysteries Book 4)
A clever thief with a sinister calling card has invaded Braxton campus. Meanwhile, a string of jewelry thefts, remarkably similar to an unsolved eight-year-old-case, is taking place in town.
When a body is discovered at the campus, Kellan is called in to investigate. And if the latest murder isn't enough to keep him busy, Kellan partners with April to end the Castigliano and Vargas crime family feud.
As the summer heat begins to settle in Wharton County, what other surprises are in store?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Thoroughly enjoyable read and I look ahead for the next step for this indomitable family!"
★★★★★ - "Mr. Cudney has blended together an amazing story that I just could not read fast enough."
Artania 3 - Dragon Sky
Dragons have disappeared from Artania, and a shadowy threat looms over the realm.
Alex, Bartholomew and Gwen return to Artania, to help bring the elusive dragons back to the sky. With battles in the skies, dangerous outlaws and enchanted scrolls, the three will need to find strength they never knew they had.
But can they prevail against an overwhelming enemy, or will Artania turn to dust?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "My kids are loving this series."
★★★★★ - "Lets your imagination go wild."
Behind The Red Curtain
Lucy has been kidnapped; trapped in a place she can barely understand, by a man obsessed. Her captor has created a twisted home that only he can navigate, for reasons only he can fathom.
What follows will test her body, mind and soul. Lucy is about to witness horrors that no one should ever experience.
There are many secrets behind the curtain, and Lucy will discover them all.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Mr. Bartsch certainly knows to tell a story. Highly recommended."
★★★★★ - "For fans of anything in the horror / thriller genre, this is a great read."
Black Sparrow
At Heathrow airport, a hired assassin is boarding a plane to Paris. On the same plane is young Uzma Rafiq, heading for a new life with her French lover. The passengers carry identical suitcases, but their motives for traveling to the European city couldn’t be further apart.
When they accidentally pick up the wrong luggage on arrival, a deadly series of events is set in motion. As a sinister twist brings them together, they will dictate each other’s destinies.
Against a backdrop of The City of Lights, who will survive?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A classy thriller."
★★★★★ - "Black Sparrow is a thrilling and well-paced tale. I loved the portrait of Paris in the story too."
Broken
When journalist William seeks out Elizabeth - an acclaimed author - to write her biography, the recluse grants him twenty-four hours to hear her story.
William is not ready for what unfolds. Toggling the lines of insanity, Elizabeth tells the story of her darkness-filled past.
The more Elizabeth delves into her psyche, the more William witnesses the mental conditions Elizabeth has developed to cope with a life without love, protection, trust or therapy. But what other secrets lurk inside young Elizabeth's mind?
2015 Wishing Shelf Awards Finalist
Praise:
★★★★★ - "This story has the complexity of The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy, but written with the flow of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson."
Celebrity Chef Zombie Apocalypse
Floyd Rampant is ready to cook – and humanity is on the menu.
After the celebrity chef rises from his grave, he aims to create a zombie army of chefs who will rule the world, using human species as the main ingredient in their cordon bleu meals.
Can Floyd be stopped before it’s too late, or will we all end up roasted, then drizzled in a rich chasseur sauce?
Part horror story, part social satire, this novel gives you a fast-paced entrée of dread, followed by a main course of panic and a dessert of distress.
Zomcats!
Cats and their humans have always lived peacefully together: ancient Egyptians worshiped them, musicals have been written about them, the internet goes gaga for them.
Zomcats! dumps all that into the litter tray of life. This ain't no cute, cuddly kitten zombie story. Jack D. McLean's Zomcats! does for cuddly felines what James Herbert’s horror classic, The Rats, did for rodents. It's violent, horror-laced mayhem with savage satire and devilish dark humor.
The action starts on the first page and doesn’t stop till the shocking climax in the end. And when the Zomcats' 9 lives are up, they come back from the dead.
Confessions of an English Psychopath
After unscrupulous young Lawrence is recruited as an assassin for the British Secret Service, he accidentally uncovers a terrible secret.
Lawrence’s newfound knowledge forces him to choose between going on the run, or engaging in a life and death conflict with his employers.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Wickedly funny and deeply disturbing. I highly recommend this author."
★★★★★ - "Jack Strange’s book delves into the inner workings of a psychopath, a serious yet humorous walk inside the off-kilter mind of Lawrence Odd."
★★★★★ - "Brilliant, witty and dark. Loved it."
Dolly
Traded to a brothel owner as payment for a gambling debt, Dolly Stroud's Arizona life is forever changed.
Forced into a world of exhibition and danger, Dolly is left to fend for herself - until well-meaning neighbor Trace Anderson interferes and presents the opportunity for change.
Navigating the chance of a new life and the complexities of a budding romance with Trace, can Dolly find the strength to overcome her past - and embrace the hope for a new future?
Eve of Tomorrow
They took my childhood.
They took my country.
But when then they tried to take my sister, it led to their downfall.
You grow up fast when leading a rebellion. You learn who to trust - sometimes the hard way. You become hard because you have no other choice.
Whatever it takes. That’s what it’s come down to, but it didn’t start out this way. They’ve given us no options; no safe path to tread. They’ve imprisoned us. We’ve had to watch our friends die. But it ends now.
We’re no longer alone. One fight is over, but another has just begun. Not all of us will make it, but there’s a weapon that is more dangerous than anything we’ve ever seen. We have our mission: stop them from destroying everything we have and come back to help build everything we could hope for. A new world.
Fall and Rise of the Macas
After the destruction of a Golden One spaceship, the Maca of Ayran is hunting down the one responsible.
Having ignored the orders of his superiors, he has formed an alliance with Lillie, daughter of the Guardian of Flight.
After an unknown alien vessel attacks them near a De'Chin mining outpost, they come across a female prisoner with shocking news about their common enemy: the Draygons. Unable to penetrate the Draygon mind with their telepathic powers, they summon help from the Justine Refuge.
But what they find out will bring their part of the galaxy to the brink of war... and beyond.
Drink the Water
Don't go near the water.
On a distant planet, xenobiologist Janine Meriwether finds herself haunted by a recurring dream: being dragged to her death by the Nartressan seaweed.
Soon, she learns of three others - a traumatized emergency responder, a troubled seafood mogul and a high-priced escort - who share the same nightmare.
When they begin to investigate the origin of their dream, they discover an abandoned underground research station... and set on a mission to unlock the terrible secrets hidden in the age-old facility.
Father Figure
Between the fast-paced New York City, a rural Mississippi town and a charming Pennsylvania college campus filled with secrets, two young girls learn the consequences of growing up too quickly.
Abused by her mother, Amalia Graeme longs to escape her desolate hometown and fall in love. Contemplating her loss of innocence and conflicting feelings between her boyfriend and the dangerous attraction for an older man, Amalia faces life-altering tragedies.
Brianna Porter, a sassy, angst-ridden New York City teenager, yearns to find her life’s true purpose, conquer her fear of abandonment, and interpret an intimidating desire for her best friend, Shanelle. Desperate to find the father whom her mother refuses to reveal, Brianna accidentally finds out a shocking truth about her missing parent.
Fully Staffed
Fully Staffed begins in 1980 with the story of Spike, aka Mr. Wigs, a beautiful Golden Labrador who melts the hearts of everyone he meets, and breaks the hearts of the ones he leaves behind.
As a puppy, he surprises all the vets by surviving a life-threatening disease, and goes on to enjoy a long, happy and healthy life.
Several years later we meet Spike, then Jake - both Staffordshire Bull Terriers, but totally different in every way. Spike is the bruiser, while Jake is the social butterfly.
This story is about how they came to live with us, their little quirks and the canine capers they got up to along the way. These two wonderful little guys filled our hearts, and our home, with joy and happiness, and completely changed our views about Staffies.
