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Why?: A Complicated Love
Why? Is a story set in a web of despair, sex, unreachable emotion and love.
One man's crippling injuries, caused by an unprovoked, vicious attack, ruins the lives of everyone around him. This includes Terry Meadows, a nineteen-year-old boy who falls in love with the main character's daughter Laura, twenty-seven years before the opening of the story.
The twisted, interconnecting matrix in which Francis, Laura's father, lives, destroys and distorts his daughter's image of life beyond repair. It is a sad tragedy with an unexpected ending.
Women of Scotland
Women of Scotland is a thematic time trip through Scottish history, and the important part women have played in its past.
From the humble to the great, Scottish women have been at the forefront and background of events. Here are the fisherwomen, the warriors, the great writers, the Jacobites, the martyrs and the mill girls. Without them, Scotland would not have existed.
Join a great journey from the Dark Ages to the 21st century, and learn about the women who have been the driving force behind this small, yet dynamic nation.
Write It Right
Written and compiled by award-winning novelist Mary Deal, Write it Right - Tips for Authors is a major source of information for breathing life into your prose. Learn how to polish your writing with tips and examples, and make your prose leap off the page.
Writing your opus, you may have encountered myriad questions about imperfect areas that you stumble across in the composition. The thoroughly explained tips offered in Write it Right - Tips for Authors clarify these worrisome issues, instead of simply taking a chance they’ll be acceptable.
These thorough and often humorous tips were written in response to author queries for articles that explain various problematic aspects, including:
Grammar and punctuation
Narration
Character development and dialogue
Dolor and Shadow (The Seidr Cycle Book 1)
A great power has awakened within Princess Kallan.
To keep the princess hidden, she is taken to Alfheim, her abilities suppressed and her memory erased. Years later, Kallan inherits her father's war and vows revenge on the man she believes responsible: Rune, King of Gunir.
But soon, a twist of fate puts Kallan in protection of the man she has sworn to kill, and Rune in possession of powers he does not understand.
Lost in the world of Men, the two form an unlikely alliance to make their way home and solve the mystery of their past - and of the Shadow that hunts them both.
An epic fantasy adventure steeped in Norse mythology, Angela B. Chrysler's 'Dolor And Shadow' is a riveting story of war, friendship, magic and high adventure.
Tell Me Why (Georgie Harvey and John Franklin Book 1)
What will they risk for answers?
Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side. Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region in central Victoria to look for a missing farmer, and soon links the woman’s disappearance with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband.
Meanwhile, maverick police officer and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that’s a step up from Daylesford’s usual soft crime: a stalker targeting single mothers.
Georgie’s investigation stirs up long-buried secrets, and attracts enemies. When she reports the missing person to local cops, sparks fly between her and Franklin.
Has he dismissed the writer too quickly? And what will the truth cost?
Delta Squad - The Rise Of 188 (Delta Squad Book 1)
The power of a god is bestowed on a madman, his eyes glowing with a golden light through an arcane ritual from ages past. Together with a group of insane generals, he is dedicated to wage war on the world, with an army of remorseless killers that can appear anywhere on the planet. They take no prisoners, and no one is safe.
Meanwhile, a top-secret organization known only to the highest levels of power is coming up with its greatest weapon: the mythical Delta Squad. A five-member team with special skills, weapons and armor, they are destined to fight in what could be the last war.
But will it be enough to put an end to the madness... or is the rise of the sinister power only known as 188 impossible to stop?
La oscuridad que se avecina (Spanish Edition)
Un arcángel en exilio. Una raza de criaturas poderosas y vengativas. Un conflicto que puede acabar con el mundo.
La vida llena de lujos del Arcángel Lucifer se pone en pausa cuando se entera que El Paraíso está vacío y que su padre ha desaparecido. Buscando respuestas, se ve enfrentado a una raza de Dioses Creadores que no están felices con su padre y con el mundo que ha creado. Planeando terminar con este acto de herejía y dejar que La Oscuridad consuma al mundo, encierran a Lucifer en El Infierno.
Mientras, el amante del Arcángel intenta probar a sus enemigos que se equivocan sobre él. Sin embargo, el darse cuenta de que la influencia de Lucifer es mayor de lo que él creía, Kai se llena de dudas pensando que en realidad sólo es la mascota de Lucifer.
World War
Winds of war sweep across Europe, threatening to engulf the entire globe. After the cloning company Phoenvartis is taken over by a World Council henchman, he launches an inquisition of torture and murder.
A revolutionary group opposed to the World Council has gained access to the cloning machine, and they plan to revive a madman from the 20th century. Meanwhile, the previously cloned Founding Father and a group of former Phoenvartis employees flee to the central highlands of Vietnam. From their jungle base, they form a coalition of freedom-loving patriots from around the world.
But can the forces of democracy beat fascism - or will evil triumph and release a plague upon mankind?
21st Century Security Officer - Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness is a core discipline within the Security Officer's skill set. Each and every day you will be exposed to potentially hazardous situations, and your level of awareness will greatly impact your success and safety on the job.
Are you listening to your surroundings while you are writing that report? Have you read the warning placards posted on a door before you enter a room? Do you know what to pay attention to when confronting a trespasser?
Find out in the second installment of the 21st Century Security Officer, Situational Awareness.
Broken Heart Attack (Braxton Campus Mysteries Book 2)
When an extra ticket becomes available to see the dress rehearsal of King Lear, Kellan tags along with Nana D and her buddies. But when one of them dies of an apparent heart attack in the middle of second act, Nana D asks Kellan to investigate.
With family members in debt and secret meetings, Kellan learns that the Paddingtons might not be as clean-cut as everyone thinks.
But can Kellan find the killer of Gwendolyn Paddington, or will he get caught up in his own stage fright?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Upbeat and entertaining. Cudney's writing style is warm, vibrant and edgy."
★★★★★ - "Fast-paced and full of twists you won't see coming."
★★★★★ - "A well recommended murder mystery."
Beautiful Rose
Jilted by his beloved, wealthy Spanish landowner Don Vidal Salazar feels he no longer has a reason to live.
On the run from a scandalous past, Vidal’s English translator and secretary, Rosalind Carlisle, makes an offer he can’t refuse—a night of resplendent passion. A year later, neither of them can forget the tender liaison. Heart free and ready to try again at love, Vidal offers Rosalind her heart's desire.
But can the couple, both healing from painful betrayals, find love in each other’s arms - or will cruel fate tear them apart forever?
The Lost Forest
Caught in a blizzard, Prince Tarkyn and his companions get trapped in the Lost Forest: a mystical realm of captivity where all must face their innermost fears – or spend an eternity.
The challenge fractures Tarkyn's friendship with the woodfolk at a time when he most needs their allegiance. As the enchanted realm's true purpose unravels, Tarkyn's brothers - King Kosar and Prince Jarand - prepare their armies for war.
As the turmoil threatens his friendships and a warning from the Forest Guardians reveals a deadly threat, will Tarkyn be able to repair the deadly rift destroying his kin – sorcerer and woodfolk alike?
Catching Phantoms
At the edge of the Pennine Moors, Detective Sergeant Blackshaw and his rookie colleague, Detective Constable Lumb, are called to the scene of a double murder committed on a burial ground.
They discover that the case is connected to an ancient Celtic cult, in the remote village of Pen Crags. Desperate for career advancement and obsessed with solving the mystery, DC Lumb immerses himself in the group – and soon disappears.
Amid a chain of unexplained deaths, the Sergeant Blackshaw attempts to unravel the sinister plot. But with scarce evidence, can he prove his theory - or will he have to accept that there is no way to catch a phantom?
Cupidity
Britain, World War Two. After newly widowed Martha is invited to live with her wealthy confidante, Mae, she finds herself attracted to her husband.
Meanwhile, an escaped convict is targeting women close to Martha's new home. After several women are murdered, they realize the danger is closer than they could have ever thought.
As Martha's passion threatens to unravel her friendships, paths cross with devastating consequences.
Devilfire
Annabelle Smith is a medium, drawn to the dead who need her help to pass over to the other side.
Doctor Gavin Morris is looking for survivors after a deadly fire, knowing that those he finds have a very small chance to live.
To both of them, it is clear that this is no ordinary prairie fire. As the strange fire begins to threaten other nearby towns, the unlikely duo tries to find out what's causing the strange phenomenon. But are they doomed to burn with more than passion?
This paranormal romance / western contains strong religious themes and graphic sex scenes.
Do I Need A Lawyer Vol. 1
Yes, you do. This book sets out the consequences of your action in picking up a ticket or minor criminal charge.
Each ticket and crime are broken down into what evidence is needed to support your ticket or crime, and how your lawyer can make it disappear. Included are detailed descriptions of the legal process involved in these matters, so you'll have a clear understanding of your circumstances.
This book is not only for potential clients, but also young lawyers who don't have sufficient experience in these matters, or even for seasoned attorneys who looking to expand their practice.
Down To The Needle
From the day her five-year-old was abducted, Abigail Fisher vowed never to stop looking until her daughter was safely back home.
But despite multiple searches, twenty-three years have passed without a trace of Becky Ann. When Abigail learns that death row inmate Megan Winnaker is the same age as her daughter, she begins to wonder if the kidnapper had Becky Ann’s face surgically altered to prevent identification.
Megan Winnaker maintains her innocence, but faces capital punishment if she loses her final appeal. As Abigail launches her own investigation to find out if Megan is truly her daughter, someone wants to stop her in her tracks.
Even when facing mortal danger, Abigail refuses to give up her investigation. But can Megan Winnaker really be her long-lost daughter?
Enid
London, 1897. When romance author Christopher Price is told by his publisher to write gothic horror - the most fashionable genre at the time - he reluctantly accepts and retreats to his usual country cottage to write the book.
Henry, the caretaker of the cottage, welcomes Christopher back with open arms. While researching the old books in the house, he comes across a photograph album with pictures of Henry and his wife, Enid.
But Enid is nowhere to be seen, and Henry refuses to talk about her. What is this dark, devilish past that he refuses to dig up?
Hellborne
Follow your instinct.
Eva is pregnant, her friends are safe and she is at peace with the world. But outside her bubble, things have not stood still.
There are those who witnessed the terrifying events. Those who saw the woman standing atop the mountain. Those who didn't stop asking questions.
They are out there, and they are after her. Once again, Eva is forced to deal with ARC: unyielding, unwavering, and dead set on a goal only they truly perceive.
In a battle against time to find answers and safe haven, how far is she willing to go?
High Plains Heartbreak
For years, Jesse West has been on the run from his own heartbreak.
Shunning romantic entanglements, he lives the nomadic life of a bounty hunter. That is, until a final request of a dying friend brings Jesse into contact with Adeline McCoy: a stoic mountain girl who awakens his long-dormant desires.
Jesse has no intention of forming a relationship, not even with the flame-haired beauty. And Addie is a lady. Though he tries to convince himself to stick to the plan - deliver Addie safely to her aunt - something tells him this girl will not be so easy to forget.
But can the couple make their way through the mountains of Colorado safe from bandits, robbers, and their own insatiable desires?
This steamy western romance contains explicit sex scenes.
