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After serving as a Navy medic, Dawson Callahan is back in the States and ready to start over. Leaving his native Texas, he
heads for the wide-open spaces of Wyoming, where he finds work as a wrangler. True, he’ll mainly be wrangling chickens—
and wrangling Sarah Carter’s granny, who’s still spry, but in need of a little caregiving. But ranch work is ranch work, and it’s
hard to turn down a job offer from the beautiful Sheriff Carter—especially when she deputizes him as one of her lawmen.
Sarah loves her grandmother, but with her law enforcement career keeping her busy, they could both use some help from
a strong, steady man. And policing Lincoln County has only gotten tougher since a merciless drug lord arrived in the area.
When Sarah takes a bullet on the job, it’s Dawson who comes to her rescue—and though they both thought they left war
behind in Afghanistan, they’ll do whatever it takes to protect what’s theirs, even if it means facing down traumas they’ve
buried for years. Because love isn’t for the faint of heart…
Category: Contemporary Romance Praise for Lindsay McKenna’s Wind River Valley Series
ISBN13: 978-1-4201-4536-6
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$8.99 “McKenna’s latest knowledgeable tale of military veterans coming to terms with civilian
Rights: World English life is moving and real. The romance between the protagonists and the giving nature of
Pages: 384 the surrounding community will warm readers’ hearts and make this book impossible to
Trim Size: 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 put down.”
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Pack: 48 —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on Wind River Rancher
Author’s Residence: Tumacacori, AZ
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-4539-7
“This distinguished author’s finest talents combine in an engrossing series.”
SALES HISTORY —Cowgirl Magazine on Wind River Rancher
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“The beautiful, dramatic setting serves as a fitting backdrop to this pulse-pounding romance.”
Lone Rider
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Wrangler’s Challenge
11/17 (978-1-4201-4534-2) “McKenna does a smart job weaving the emotional connections between Roan and Shiloh in
Wind River Cowboy this contemporary Western romance that will charm those with a weakness for cowboys.”
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—Amazon.com, Best Romances of the Month on Wind River Wrangler
“A fast-paced narrative, a slow-building unrequited love finally realized and an emotionally
heartrending wounded warrior couple combine to make it a winner. McKenna poignantly
showcases the trials of our returning vets, and that makes it a must-read.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Wind River Cowboy
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lindsay McKenna is a pioneer of the
romance genre, with over 175 titles to her credit and nearly 23 million books sold across
33 countries. Known as “The Top Gun of Women’s Military Fiction,” she was an originator
of the military romance with her 1983 novel, Captive of Fate, and was the first bestselling
women’s fiction author to publish a novel as digital-only in 1999. Lindsay McKenna’s father,
who served in the Pacific during World War II, instilled a strong sense of patriotism and duty
in his daughter, who is a U.S. Navy veteran. She served her country as a meteorologist in
the Navy, and is dedicated to honoring our military men and women. Please visit her online
at LindsayMcKenna.com.
Raised in New York, shipping heiress Sara Fleming was ready to elope—until her disapproving parents tricked her onto a
boat heading to England. Her only consolation is getting to see her beloved aunts and cousins. Even the start of London’s
Season—and a strikingly handsome earl—can’t make her forget the man she left behind…
Considered one of London’s most eligible bachelors, Christopher Townsend, the Earl of Bridgeton, is not what he seems.
Having inherited his father’s crushing debt, he must choose a wealthy bride to save his family’s estate. Though rumored to
be penniless and committed to another, Sara takes his breath away—and makes him question what he truly needs to be
free of the past. But he’ll have to win the headstrong beauty’s heart one kiss at a time…
Malinda Stauffer is happy that her gut frienden Phoebe Yoder may soon be married. Of course, Malinda can’t help
wondering about her own future. She hopes someday to find the same contentment as a wife and mother that she has
helping her own mamm care for Malinda’s father and five brothers. But a challenging health issue has her convinced
no man wants the burden of a fraa who needs rest when there are farms to tend and businesses to run. Adding to her
stress is the unwanted attention of an aggressive big city doctor smitten by her—an unsettling distraction she has
kept to herself.
Timothy Brenneman works alongside Malinda’s brother, Sam, handcrafting the finest Amish furniture in St. Mary’s County.
He can’t recall when Sam’s little schweschder blossomed into a beautiful young woman—but he would do anything to hold
Malinda close and soothe the sad yearning in her eyes. Sensing her unease at the mention of her doctor only confirms his
desire to protect her. Healing, however, is in Gott’s hands, and a hard lesson in the true meaning of love may soon bless
them both in ways they never imagined…
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Susan Lantz Simpson has been writing stories and poetry ever since she penned her first
poem at the age of six. She has always loved the magic of words and how they can entertain
and enlighten others. Her love of words led her to earn a degree in English/Education from
St. Mary’s College of Maryland in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. She has taught students from
pre-kindergarten to high school and has also worked as an editor for the federal government.
She also holds a degree in nursing from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has
worked in hospitals and in community health. She writes inspirational stories of love and
faith and has published a middle grade novel Ginger and the Bully. She lives in Southern
Maryland and is the mother of two wonderful daughters. She’s also a member of ACFW.
When not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, and doing needlework. Readers can find her
at susanlantzsimpson.wordpress.com.
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As the oldest of three brothers, Shane Tyler takes his responsibility to the family ranch seriously—and it’s clear to him that
the younger man now engaged to his widowed mother is only looking for a meal ticket. He’s determined to stop the nuptials
whatever it takes, but the shy wedding planner his mom hired is harder to intimidate than he expected.
Leaving her abusive ex and moving to Gracely with her young son was one of the hardest things Cora Preston ever did.
Accepting the position as wedding planner at brand-new Mile High Weddings took even more courage. But Cora’s biggest
challenge is turning out to be the bride’s handsome—and stubborn—oldest son, Shane, particularly the way the
strong-willed cowboy makes her feel.
Can the heat crackling between them warm two hearts suspicious of love?
When Jessica Beachy temporarily moves into the home of her late great uncle, Sam Beachy, she merely plans to remodel,
sell, and head back to the city. She’s used to busy St. Louis and can’t imagine spending her time in the quiet Amish countryside.
But the carpenter she hires, Eli Miller, doesn’t think selling Sam’s home is a good idea. And while he’s steadfast in his Amish
faith, he’s instantly drawn to Jessica’s vivacity and unexpected caring—especially as peaceful country ways make her
question the dream she thought she wanted…
But a lucrative offer to turn the house into a vacation retreat confronts Jessica with a heartbreaking choice. It will take trust,
perseverance—and discovering a hope chest thought forever lost—for Jessica and Eli to boldly face obstacles and embark
on a joyous future together…
Lunden Beckford, Duke of Scarsdale, exiled himself far from London, with its painful memories and cruel gossip. Forced back
to town on business, he’s eager to make his stay as brief as possible. But before he can leave the city in his past, he must
honor his promise to find a suitable husband for his friend’s little sister. On one hand, Amelia Strathmore has grown into a
stunning, statuesque beauty. On the other, the willful chit is more likely to scandalize a drawing room with her outspoken
opinions than blush prettily. At least she agrees to accept his help—if he fulfills certain conditions…
Though duty-bound to marry, Amelia longs to secretly enjoy some of life’s freedoms. In this, as in many things, Lunden proves
an excellent guide. In fact, Amelia’s girlhood admiration for her brother’s friend is fast becoming something far less innocent.
Lunden believes he’s known too much darkness to offer any woman happiness. Yet Amelia is discovering how much pleasure
lies within the right partnership—especially if one is willing to be a little wicked…
Anabelle Bryant holds a BA, MA and is ABD in earning her PhD in Education. She has studied at Rutgers College and Kean
University of New Jersey, and is an avid traveler. When not in front of a classroom she can be found in front of her laptop
writing Regency romance and pursuing daydreams. Visit her at anabellebryant.com.
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Payback has its price, and the Sisterhood’s last assignment almost landed them in jail. Now the women are fugitives with a
bounty on their heads, but they’re not planning on hiding out for long—not when good friends need the kind of help only they
can give.
Mitch Riley, the ruthless assistant director of the F.B.I., intends to frame Cornelia “Nellie” Easter, the judge who helped the
Sisterhood evade prison, and their lawyer, Lizzie Fox, in order to save his own career. He’s created a special task force to hunt
the Sisters down. Mitch has the entire F.B.I. behind him, but he’s about to discover that he’s no match for seven formidable
women with an unbreakable bond and a wickedly cunning plan to bring the fight right to his door…
Repackage Reissue Praise for Fern Michaels
“The Sisterhood is back, and they don’t take any prisoners in this latest caper…Characters are
well-rounded and truly come alive.”
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—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on Point Blank
U.S./Canadian Price: $7.99/$9.99 “Delectable…Revenge that’s creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style.”
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Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Men of the Sisterhood and
Pack: 48 Godmothers series, and dozens of other novels and novellas. There are over ninety-five million copies of her books in print.
Author’s Residence: Summerville, SC Fern Michaels has built and funded several large day-care centers in her hometown, and is a passionate animal lover who
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4201-2951-9 has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests. She shares her home in South Carolina with her
SALES HISTORY four dogs and a resident ghost named Mary Margaret. Visit her Website at fernmichaels.com.
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Lucas Mayfield, the Eighth Earl of Heightford, couldn’t be more pleased with his new private club. But when a young
courtesan at the club’s masquerade appears far too innocent, his suspicions rise—along with his interest. That is, until her
gleaming hair tumbles down and he recognizes her as the Duke of Langston’s beautiful daughter. How did the minx even
know a place like this existed? And how did he allow himself to do something as foolish as kiss her? More perplexing: she
has vowed the kiss won’t be the last…
Liliah Durary’s father demanded she marry her best friend, Meyer, despite no romantic feeling existing between them. In
fact, Meyer and Liliah’s other best friend, Rebecca, are the ones truly in love. Liliah sees only one option: She and Meyer
must maintain a platonic marriage until other arrangements can be made. Still, she intends to experience pleasure before
being wed. An intriguing new club seems the perfect place—and when Lucas Mayfield kisses her, he seems the perfect
other arrangement she seeks. All Liliah has to do is convince him…
Once, Maya Black was a badass cop patrolling the streets of L.A. She still keeps the city safe, but these days her bad guys
of choice include demons, werewolves, and assorted nocturnal scum. Something Maya knows a thing or two about. She’s a
vampire—and not thrilled about it. Payback meet bitch.
Adam Brody hopes Maya is as dangerous as they say she is. He needs her to help rescue his niece Cammie from a ruthless
band of vamps, and he’s willing to pay—in blood. Trusting her is another matter. Adam has never met a vampire who
doesn’t lie. Then again, he’s never met anyone like Maya, who fills him with a desperate need that ignites into explosive,
no-holds-barred encounters…
Darius Witherspoon won’t let anything get in the way of his catered costume party, even the disappearance of his wife,
Penelope. He may be heartbroken, but perhaps throwing a big shindig in her honor will boost his spirits. Where better to
hold his Halloween extravaganza than his stylish new co-op apartment at the Berkshire Arms—a place where the couple
dreamed of moving in together?
Despite preferring to avoid the festivities all together, Libby and Bernie are asked to provide the treats for Darius’ bash. As
far as they’re concerned, the Berkshire Arms is a haunted house—or at least haunted by the memory of the murder that
happened when it used to be The Peabody School. But as always, bills need to be paid, so they accept the job. And in the
midst of the celebration, Darius is discovered hanging from a noose outside one of the ballroom’s French doors…
Was it suicide, induced by despair over his missing spouse? Bernie and Libby doubt it once they read the note he left—
which includes a sum of money and a request for them to “do something” if anything should happen to him. Now that the
serving trays have been cleared and the decorations taken down, it’s time for the sisters to unmask a killer…
Category: Mystery Praise for Isis Crawford and A Catered Costume Party
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“Cozy up next to the fireplace and enjoy a good spooky book…[A Catered Costume Party] will
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—The Indiana Times
Spine Size: 3/4 “Love the characters, the snappy dialogue, and the creative plot twists. A classic cozy among
Pack: 48 the best I’ve ever read.”
Author Residence: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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SALES HISTORY “Recurring characters, especially the sisters’ widowed father, retired police chief Sean, add
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A Catered Tea Party
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A Catered Mother’s Day
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A Catered Fourth of July
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—RT Book Reviews
PUBLISHING HISTORY Isis Crawford was born in Egypt to parents who were in the diplomatic corps. When she was five, her family returned
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9/17 (978-1-61773-337-6) professor. Since then Isis has combined her parents’ love of food and travel by running a catering service as well as penning
numerous travel-related articles about places ranging from Omsk to Paraguay. Married, with twin boys, she presently resides
in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, where she is working on the next Bernie and Libby culinary mystery. Readers can visit her
Website at IsisCrawford.com.
When Savannah signs on as a glass blowing performer on a ship departing from the UK, part of the appeal is that she’ll get
a chance to meet her boyfriend Edward’s family. An added bonus is that Edward’s cousin, Ian, will be joining them on board.
However, at the beginning of the cruise, Ian vanishes, and the ship’s authorities soon believe it to be more than a suicide.
Savannah tries to balance her growing suspicions with work on her shows, but her relationship with the other glass artists
begins to crack. And she can’t let love color her judgment when Edward suddenly jumps to the top of the suspect list. His
fate is in Savannah’s hands, and she’ll do everything she can—on land and sea—to clear his name…
Praise for Cheryl Hollon and her Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series
“Mystery with a touch of romance and some interesting tips on glassmaking.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Etched in Tears
“Interesting… The novel’s pace is leisurely, built around character interactions, travelogue,
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and lots of information about glass art.”
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1177-9 —Tampa Bay Times on Cracked to Death
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Pages: 320 homerun… an entertaining amateur sleuth adventure.”
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Spine Size: 25/32 —RT Book Reviews on Shards of Murder
Pack: 48 “Will keep you guessing to the end!”
Author’s Residence: St. Petersburg, FL
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4967-1178-6 —Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author on Pane and Suffering
SALES HISTORY “A kaleidoscope of perfection, with a feisty heroine, exquisite plot and master storytelling.”
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Etched in Tears —Liz Mugavero, author of the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries
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in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India. Fulfilling the dream of a lifetime,
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she combines her love of writing with a passion for creating glass art. In the small glass studio behind her house in
St. Petersburg, Florida, Cheryl and her husband design, create, and produce fused glass, stained glass, and painted glass
artworks. Visit her online at CherylHollon.com, on Facebook at CherylHollonWriter, or on Twitter @CherylHollon.
After her recent promotion to junior partner, Keli is putting in overtime to juggle both her professional career and private
Wiccan spiritual practice. With Halloween fast approaching, her duties include appearing as a witch at a “haunted” barn
and hand-holding a client who’s convinced her new house is actually haunted. But it’s the disappearance of Josephine
O’Malley that has Keli spooked.
The missing person is Keli’s aunt, an environmental activist and free spirit who embodies peace, love, and independence.
When Josephine is found dead in the woods, Keli wonders if her aunt’s activities weren’t as friendly as they seemed. As Keli
comes to terms with her loss—while adjusting to having a live-in boyfriend and new demands at work—she must wield her
one-of-a-kind magic to banish negative energy if she’s going to catch a killer this Samhain season. Because Keli isn’t ready
to give up the ghost just yet.
Lucy Berberian has taken over her family’s Mediterranean restaurant on the Jersey shore after an unsatisfying stint at a
Philadelphia law firm. It’s great to be back in her old beach town, even if she’s turning into a seasoned sleuth…
Catering a high-society wedding should bring in some big income for Kebab Kitchen—and raise its profile too. But it’s not
exactly good publicity when the best man winds up skewered like a shish kebab. Worse yet, Lucy’s ex, Azad—who’s the
restaurant’s new head chef—is the prime suspect. But she doesn’t give a fig what the cops think. He may have killer looks,
but he’s no murderer. She just needs to prove his innocence, before he has to go on the lamb…
Recipes included!
It’s just days before Amy plans to open Birds & Bees on the first floor of her creaky Victorian house, but delayed seed
shipments have prevented the fledging owner from stocking her shelves. And it doesn’t help that Amy’s best friend and
business partner is out of town indefinitely. With locals skeptical about the niche shop taking flight, the last thing
Amy needs is a dead man in her storeroom—or for a crotchety tenant to catch her holding a bloody birdfeeder hook
over his body…
Pigeonholed as a leading murder suspect and lacking a solid alibi, Amy delves into the victim’s ugly past and buzzes around
Ruby Lake for clues on his killer… before she ends up like so many of her beloved feathery friends—trapped behind bars!
J.R. Ripley, who also writes as Glenn Meganck, is the critically acclaimed author of the
Bird Lover’s mystery series, the Maggie Miller mysteries, the Kitty Karlyle mysteries
(written as Marie Celine) and the Tony Kozol mystery series, among other works. An Audubon
Ambassador with the National Audubon Society, he is a member of the American Birding
Association and the American Bird Conservancy, as well as Mystery Writers of America and
the International Association of Crime Writers. When not writing books, Glenn is writing
songs, often singing them to the consternation of his audience and neighbors, or involved in
one of his many passions, none of which have involved any of the dead bodies that seem to
keep cropping up in his mysteries. For more information about him, visit JRRipley.net.
Pamela is ready to kick back and relax after a busy day selling stuffed aardvarks to benefit Arborville High School’s sports
program at the annual town festival. But just as she’s packing up, she makes a terrible discovery—someone’s stashed a
body under the Knit and Nibble’s table. The victim is Randall Jefferson, a decidedly unpopular history teacher after his recent
op-ed criticizing the school’s sports program. But the primary suspect has an alibi, and the only clue is a stuffed aardvark
found on the victim’s chest… Now the Knit and Nibblers must unravel the case quickly—before a crafty killer repeats a
deadly pattern.
Peggy Ehrhart is the author of the Knit & Nibble Mysteries as well as short stories that have appeared in Futures Mystery
Anthology Magazine, Crime and Suspense, Flashing in the Gutters, Spinetingler, Crime Scene: New Jersey 2 and Murder
New York Style. A former English professor with a Ph.D. in Medieval Literature, she taught at Queens College CUNY and
Fairleigh Dickinson University until retiring early to focus on writing mysteries and playing guitar. A longtime member of
Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, Peggy has served on the board of MWA New York as head of the Mentor
Committee. She was president of Sisters in Crime NY/TriState from 2013 to 2015 and in previous years was secretary,
Category: Mystery treasurer, and vice-president. Peggy lives in New Jersey and regularly travels to mystery-writing conferences as well as
ISBN13: 978-1-4967-1329-2 libraries in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, where she gives talks on the mystery genre. Visit her online at
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Evan Murdoch hoped his life would finally settle down. Instead he’s caught between two feuding women: his pregnant
fiancée, and his recovering alcoholic wife who’s fighting their divorce with every dirty, seductive trick she’s got. But even that
doesn’t compare to the dangerous secret Evan’s harboring—one that could send a Murdoch to jail for a very long time…
Party boy Terrence Murdoch may be recovering from a devastating car crash, but his relationship might not survive the
wreck. At least, not when his journalist girlfriend spends so much time in the past and finds herself reconnecting with her
family, her church—and her ex…
After the attempt on his life, half-brother Dante Turner lays low—but not for long. A mysterious young woman may be the
answer to his vengeful prayers when it comes to bringing down the Marvelous Murdochs—and this time he’s going for
the jugular…
With his father ailing and incapacitated, Parker Wells, Jr. has a bold new vision for the company he now heads. For starters,
he wants to heal the rifts his father’s ruthless tactics have created in the community—and within his family. But when
Parker is rear-ended by a gorgeous stranger, he finds himself torn between business and pleasure…
Crashing her car is not how corporate attorney Kennedi Robinson planned to announce her return to town, especially since
the man she hit is the same one who’s trying to rip her aunt’s livelihood and land out from under her. Kennedi knows better
than to fall for Parker’s charms—and she’s primed for battle.
Parker doesn’t want to fight with the whip-smart city girl. He’d rather enjoy the heat between them. But Kennedi is no
pushover, and it’s clear she’ll make him prove his good intentions—on paper and in the most personal of ways…
Beside each body, he leaves a simple charm bearing a woman’s name. Ruth. Judith. Rachel. The victims were strangers, but
were selected with the utmost care. Each bears a striking resemblance to Kendall Shaw, a local anchorwoman, and each
was brutally strangled by a madman whose obsession will never end…
In front of the cameras, Kendall is the picture of stylish confidence. But at night she’s haunted by nightmares in which she
is young, alone, and filled with fear. Are these memories—or omens? Despite warnings from Richmond Detective Jacob
Warwick, Kendall can’t stop investigating the recent string of murders. She knows she holds the key to catching an obsessed
psychopath—if he doesn’t get to her first…
The deeper Kendall and Jacob dig into the victims’ backgrounds, the more terrifying the discoveries. For from the shadows
of the past, a legacy of evil resurfaces. Every murder, every moment has been leading to Kendall. And this time, nothing will
stop the killer making her his final victim…
Former Army Ranger Jake Rivers is not your typical Kelton College student. He is not spoiled, coddled, or ultra-lib like his
classmates who sneer at the “soldier boy.”
Rivers is not “triggered” by “microaggressions.” He is not outraged by “male privilege” and “cis-gender bathrooms.”
He does not need a “safe space.” Or coloring books. Jakes needs an education. And when terror strikes, the school
needs Jake…
Without warning, the sounds of gunfire plunge the campus into a battle zone. A violent gang of marauders invade the main
hall, taking students as hostages for big ransom money. As a veteran and patriot, Jake won’t give in to their demands. But to
fight back, he needs to enlist his fellow classmates to school these special snowflakes in the not-so-liberal art of war. This
time, the aggression isn’t “micro.” It’s life or death. And only the strong survive…
Johnstone Country. Frontier Spirit Lives Here.
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William W. Johnstone is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over
350 novels of Western adventure, military action, chilling suspense, and survival. The son of
a minister and a teacher, he left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy
sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as “the Greatest Western
writer of the 21st century.” Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.
J.A. Johnstone learned to write from the master himself, Uncle William W. Johnstone, who
began tutoring J.A. at an early age. After-school hours were often spent retyping manuscripts
or researching his massive American Western History library as well as the more modern
wars and conflicts. J.A. worked hard—and learned. “Every day with Bill was an adventure
story in itself. Bill taught me all he could about the art of storytelling. ‘Keep the historical
facts accurate,’ he would say ‘Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once told
me, be the best Johnstone you can be.” J.A. Johnstone has co-written numerous bestselling
series with William W. Johnstone including The First Mountain Man, The Brothers O’Brien,
and Preacher, The First Mountain Man.
Two young, attractive women. Both savagely attacked, brutalized, raped, and murdered. Rachel Newhouse disappeared on
the night of November 12, 1998, in San Luis Obispo, California. Only months later, in the same town, Aundria Crawford lost
her life in an act of unimaginable violence.
As authorities worked to find clues to the killer’s identity, parole officer David Zaragoza paid a routine visit to one of his
charges—Rex Allan Krebs, a violent serial rapist who’d served only ten years of a twenty-year sentence. After sending
Krebs back to jail for violating his parole, Zaragoza found a keychain belonging to one of the victims. An intensive search
led to the gruesome discovery of buried remains near Krebs’s secluded cabin. In his confession, Krebs asked, “If I am not
a monster, then what am I?” A jury responded by sentencing him to death by lethal injection.
What do you get when you take one stagecoach out of Denver, add a thousand-or-so bullets whizzing past your head, while
sitting next to two headless corpses caught in the crossfire? If your name is Lou Prophet, you get revenge. Raucous, rowdy,
ruthless revenge. Next question?
How do you catch a fork-tongued demon who’s busted out of prison to wreak all sorts of unholy hell on a small Texas town?
If you’re Lou Prophet, you team up with red-hot Louisa Bonaventura, a.k.a. “The Vengeance Queen,” and cut a swath of
merciless Prophet mayhem in return.
Sofia Ravenwood was once fascinated by vampires—their seductive power, their inhuman strength, their dark desires. Then
one of them attacked her family, and she threw out her goth attire and vowed to keep clear of her enemies. Until she heard
about Ethan Parrish: a sweet, sizzling-hot former college football player, turned into a vampire against his will.
Wandering the deserted streets of Morgan Creek, Wyoming, Ethan’s sure he’ll be alone forever—a monster like him deserves
nothing else. Then beautiful, complicated Sofia agrees to meet him, fangs and all. The need she ignites in him is more than
just the pulse of her blood or the scent of her skin. But he’s not the only bloodsucker desperate to make her his own…
One year ago, Claudette McPhearson died and left eight foster children to fend for themselves after they discovered the
truth about her secret life. She was the leader of the Syndicate, a criminal enterprise that had a stronghold on the
underworld. Much to her children’s chagrin, it was up to one of them to step up and take the lead. Javon, her oldest and
most trusted son, took on that mantle. It was a role he never wanted, but with threats to his family coming from every
direction, he had no choice.
One year later, Javon has taken the Syndicate to the next level. Javon seems untouchable, and the Syndicate can’t be
stopped, but as it grows, it draws attention. This time, it’s from the Commission, the ruling body of the world’s most
dangerous mafias. “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” comes into play as the Old Italian needs Javon’s help. The
Commission has been threatened, and they call on the Syndicate for reinforcements. The Syndicate aims to help their
allies, but the past comes knocking at the McPhearsons’ door. With everything coming full circle, Javon will find that not
everyone can be trusted, and ghosts from the past always have a way of coming back to haunt you.
Popular urban writers Brick & Storm hit the literary world running with their gritty, true-to-life series, Hood Misfits.
They followed up with another series, The Syndicate, proving that they could take their writing to the next level with
a mob-themed mystery thriller. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, the street-lit duo has been a team since their teens.
Each one grew up living the many stories they write about, until they grew to find love in writing. Aiming to share their
experiences through their action-packed writing, Brick & Storm have been working to give back to their community
while creating memorable stories and characters who forever stick with their readers.
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Nancy has help from India, her drop‑dead gorgeous daughter. Most of the dancers at the club have their eyes on her, but
India is only interested in Ricky Johnson. Better known as Mr. Orgasm, Ricky is the reason women line up faithfully every
night, waiting to get a glimpse of the phenomenon.
India was warned never to mix business with pleasure, but she finds Ricky irresistible. With his smooth chocolate skin
and chiseled frame, he is a true work of art. He’s also known to break the heart of every woman he dates, but the bad‑boy
persona is what turns India on.
Unfortunately for India, Ricky harbors a deep, dark secret that could ruin her stability, as well as her position at the club.
India will soon learn why everyone warned her to keep her distance. This lust‑driven relationship will set the stage for an
explosive ending that readers will never see coming.
In this business, you should always expect the unexpected.
Brittani Williams began her foray into writing by happenstance when she was required to pen a play as an assignment.
It was then that Brittani discovered her unbound imagination, creativity, and the escapism rooted in great literature. She
is the author of Daddy’s Little Girl, Sugar Walls, The Black Diamond Trilogy, Cover Girl, Right Hand B, Hell on Hells, and
Category: Fiction
ISBN13: 978‑1‑945855‑14‑6 Carl Weber’s Kingpins: Philadelphia. She is currently working on her next fiction release, as well as co-writing two novels:
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Hassan Clarke is a self‑proclaimed ladies’ man with his eyes set on the prize. With his jovial ways and gift for gab, he has
managed to weasel his way into the lives of two women—his wife, Destiny, and his mistress, Imani. His mistress is a
gold‑digging, self‑serving side chick, determined to be with her married lover even if it means losing everything, including
her soul, to get to him. However, after putting years of hard work and her hard‑earned money into building her husband’s
firm, Destiny doesn’t plan to forgo all the benefits without a fight. Hassan soon finds out that living the double life is not
what it’s cracked up to be.
Destiny’s life has been turned upside down by the cheating husband she once thought was the man of her dreams. His
reckless behavior has not only caused major heartbreak, but it has also caused her major health problems. With the cards
stacked against her, she must dig deep within to pull out her inner strength.
For Hassan, cockiness and arrogance have made him a hated man. He is blindsided when he is charged with the murder of
his mistress. Facing a lengthy prison sentence, Hassan must figure out how to prove that he’s no killer.
Racquel Williams was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and came to the United States in 1992. Struggling to support her sons
as a single mother, she chose the wrong path and ended up sentenced to 37 months in prison on drug charges. Upon her
release, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she lives with her two sons. She is pursuing a degree in psychology and has
Category: Fiction self-published several novels.
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After the kidnapping of his son, Tyree Johnston’s marriage to Mia, the love of his life, fell apart. Now, two years later, Tyree
has their son Kyan for the summer, and he is unprepared for Mia’s return to their hometown. Trying to move forward with his
life, Tyree finds himself stuck between what his heart wants and what his head says is right.
Mia left for Paris the minute her divorce was final, but when her sister‑in‑law tells her that Kyan needs her, Mia is on
the first flight out. Besides, it’s about time she faced Tyree so they can try to come together as co‑parents for their son’s
well‑being.
A host of unexpected events lead to the revelation of dark secrets between Tyree’s and Mia’s families.
In her novels, M. Skye likes to evoke strong dramatic story lines, with strong romantic content. She loves to throw twists
and curveballs you won’t see coming into her stories, with racy encounters at every turn. This imaginative writer spends her
free time writing and with her large family. She is married and lives in Texas with her husband.
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