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Alexis Magpie has enough on her plate between rehabilitating her junkie cousin, Tip, struggling to keep a step ahead of bankruptcy, and leading a ragtag gang of vigilantes in the endless war against child trafficking without the ghost of her wife suddenly appearing to take a toll on her mental and physical health. Meanwhile, disgraced surfing star Dylan Tippling finds himself resigned to a life of janitorial work, night school, and court-mandated therapy. Tip must battle both his demons as a former teen prostitute and the return of his homicidal boyfriend.

Married couples in discord often disagree, yet manage to discuss their problems amicably. If they cannot resolve the marital conflict, then they may opt for divorce. Unfortunately, that is not the path Christian Wright chose after entering into wedded bliss with Chloe Abbott. Shortly into their unified journey, they realize they are unequally yoked. They seek counseling and are on the verge of ending it all when they learn Chloe is with child. Sadly, the birth of their son isn't the blessed event they hoped it would be. A flimsy façade of family perfection is perpetuated for years.

The proud owners of the Triple Threat Investigation Agency—JJ, Rey, and Linda—have a new case. Who set ablaze two happening Chinatown art galleries, leaving charcoal-broiled corpses in the rubble? Any number of curious characters in the local art world could be responsible, including a haughty gallery owner with a questionable past, an art consultant who lives on the edge, and an aspiring manager with a dicey history. If the gals can figure out the “why”, they’ll have their “who”. But what was the driving force behind the crime?

Rookie private eyes JJ, Rey, and Linda stumbled and bumbled through their previous assignments with stellar results. Now the trio, proud owners of the Triple Threat Investigation Agency, have yet another multi-murder mystery to solve. Who set up their client, socialite-turned-trucker Buddy Feuer, to take the rap? And where is nutty Coco Person, who has been MIA since the murders went down? In their detecting travels, they meet up with former acquaintances, some of who may not be all that they seem.

Grace Summer lands herself in a melon load of trouble when she becomes torn between the boy of her dreams and the boy almost next door. As the newly crowned watermelon queen, she is thrust into the spotlight, meets the dreamy Warren Hartley, and continues trying to get over an accident that rocked her world. Mix in working with Beau Baron who Grace happens to fight with just about as much as breathing, and the metaphorical sparks fly. Like most things in life, Grace must learn to take the good with the bad.

Chase Nightly is a born and bred Georgia boy from Savannah who loves his job as a social studies teacher, his bachelorhood, and his widowed mother. Rae Chandler is a woman from New York City with no desire to change that fact, as different from Chase as night and day, with one exception: They are both leaders of elite teams of vampire slayers called Uccisore. When Chase and Rae meet for the first time, thanks to an introduction by one of Chase’s students, sparks fly and past life memories surface. Memories that keep Rae terrified that destiny will claim her heart once more.

Laura wasn't totally nаivе, but if things turned out the wау ѕhе wanted, Bеn would bе hеr first boyfriend, hеr fіrѕt kіѕѕ, and her fіrѕt sexual experience. She knew exactly what ѕhе was doing to him, and she enjoyed еvеrу mіnutе оf hіѕ torture and hеr teasing. With аn MBA undеr hеr belt, Lаurа had bесоmе a successful professional working for a large corporation іn California, but when her mother had taken ill, she аѕkеd fоr a transfer and relocated tо Bloomfield Hills.

Wade Hamilton is an ex-Army Ranger and an accomplished tattoo artist. As a Guardian, he has learned the ancient craft of infusing his art with a bit of magic in rare instances. When Tori and her two college roommates, walk into his studio he senses there’s something unique about the pretty, shy, young woman. While working on her tat, Wade adds a touch of magic. After receiving a call from an old army buddy whose baby sister is critically injured in a hit and run, Wade wastes no time heading to Savannah, Georgia to lend his support.

Ken is everything Madisen wants. Declan is everything she swore off. What she doesn't know? They're the same man....Madisen Davies’ five-year plan doesn’t include rich men or relationships—she swore those off a long time ago. A career is all she needs, or so she thought until she meets charming and handsome Ken. Billionaire Declan Taggart is tired of conniving money-grubbing vultures disguised as beautiful women. While flying incognito as Ken, he meets beautiful and sassy Madi and thinks he’s finally found someone that sees him and not his money.

Marco is my damaged addiction. My family warned me about him, saying I should stay away. That he’s nothing but trouble. Everyone tried to intervene. But he gave me a feeling of love that I had never known before - but also, an endless roller coaster of emotions. He says he’s changed. How he’s different now. Swears he can be my forever protector, inviting me back into his strong arms. There’s no denying his warm embrace feels like home.

When Candice Parker married the love of her life on Christmas Eve, her romance with Gerald Ford became a family affair. Over the years, their network of friends and loved ones has grown as they faced perils great and small…together. As the pandemic rages, the group they have affectionately come to call "the bubble" trudges on, making their way in the new normal that has evolved around them. But when one member of their group falters, it could put the entire collection in harm’s way. Will the pressures of an unplanned pregnancy be a teenage girl’s demise?

It was a beautiful sunny Thursday morning in the countryside west of Pine Cove, Florida. It was June 1978. Today was a perfect day for flying with scattered puffy clouds at six thousand and two hundred feet, and the winds were around eight knots from the northeast.

Ami could not have faced the truth without the support of her dearest friends. Her plans for the future irrevocably altered, she must take on the dragons and stand for what is right over what is easy. Forgiving her mother and father for their deceit, she has made the choice to move against the dragons, but the price has already been high, and the battle has hardly begun. Only through the help of her comrades can the civil war be brought to an end and the shadows that threaten all of Eriden be removed. The finale is near, but the danger will be greater than the group has ever faced.

The journey of life is tough enough for a teenage girl in 1950s suburbia without having a mother who may or may not be demonic. Sure, she fits in with her pearls and floral aprons. Then there are the hushed and mystical consultations with neighborhood women in distress. The unsavory, mysterious plants in the flower beds. The divined warning is to steer clear of a boyfriend whose fate is certainly doomed. But as the daughter of this bewitching homemaker comes of age and her mother’s claims become more and more outlandish, she begins to question everything she once took for granted.

Paulie Cindrich was a wild child who lived and loved with everything she had. Life has a way of catching up though, and before she knew it, she was a single mom making the best life she could for her son. Now, she's watching her son live his dream life. But in an odd twist of fate, her past comes back and offers her the second chance at happiness that she once though she'd lost. In a bar, a long time ago, she found the love of her life, will it happen a second time?

Royce McLeod couldn’t wait to get out of Tucson, Arzona and never come back. All she wanted was a life away from the desert and her M.C. family. But ten years later, her well planned and perfect life shatters. Calling off her upcoming wedding, losing a well-deserved promotion, and having to accept that her fiancé wasn’t actually the man she thought all were too much for this stubborn woman. With her tail tucked, Royce heads home to nurse her broken heart. While welcomed back, the only thing warm was the hot summer.

A small tale of Grace and her experiences being immortal. She reveals what it takes to survive and to merely exist. Some would say she's prideful, brutal yet she still remains...

I'm JoAnna Lynn. This is my small, simple tale of my dark life! My time of 'Love' and how everything can change in an instant!

Two epic short tales of love, lust, and cruel desires! Get lost in these amazing short stories about Vampire Ladies and their small journeys into immortality!

The quaint town of Willowbrook nestled in the heart of the countryside exudes a timeless charm and beauty. The main street is lined with charming boutiques, cafes, and local businesses that radiate warmth and familiarity. Vibrant flowers burst with colorful blooms in window boxes and hanging baskets, adding a touch of whimsy to the picturesque scenery. The townspeople always greet each other with friendly smiles and engage in neighborly conversations that create a strong sense of community.