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Done Rubbed Out by Jeffery Craig
About Done Rubbed Out by Jeffery Craig
In this first book of the Reightman & Bailey series, deceit, corruption and murder tangle together with vivid, unconventional characters in a story of unlikely new friendships and their power to change us.
Things are going well at the Time Out Spa, but the night young proprietor Toby Bailey discovers his former lover naked and dead on a massage table, more things are spoiled than just his white leather shoes. Detective Melba Reightman and partner Sam Jackson are called in to investigate and soon become embroiled in the most perplexing homicide case seen in years.
After a hunting knife engraved with Toby’s name is found in a load of wet, bloody laundry, he’s arrested for the murder of Geraldo Guzman, He enlists the aid of Madame Zhou Li, practicing attorney and owner of Green Dragon Chinese Herbs and Teas. The peculiar octogenarian seems an unlikely choice to defend him, but soon proves she has more than a few tricks up her sleeve. Toby joins forces with Reightman and Jackson and a shocking sting of clues lead them closer to the killer. The bad news? Successfully solving the crime might just unleash a firestorm on this southern city and come at a price none of them are prepared to pay.
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Jeffery Craig lives int he southeastern United States with his husband and partner, and a menagerie of much-loved pets. Jeffery is an avid supporter of the arts and co-owns an art gallery and gift store that provides an outlet for area artists to showcase and sell their work.
When he’s not writing, Jeffery might be found working on a painting or enjoying the covered porch of his historic southern home, with a good book in hand. He can be reached via his website (http://www.jefferycraigbooks.com) or on social media.
My Familiar Stranger by Victoria Danann
About My Familiar Stranger by Victoria Danann
FREE. Don’t miss the chance to begin the consummate epic romantic adventure that has won BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES three years in a row.!
Elora Laiken accidentally crossed into another world. When she’s not worried about adapting to cultural difference or adjusting to physical changes, she’s juggling the attentions of three very bad boys: an elf who has his own fan following, an elite modern-day knight, and a sizzling hot, 600-year-old vampire.
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Defiance by Melissa Sasina
About Defiance by Melissa Sasina:
Shiovra has been named High Priestess of the village Tara, but she quickly finds herself hunted by the Milidh, a clan born of war and vengeance. With the safety of Tara at stake, it is decided that she is to seek aid from her betrothed, one she considers the enemy.
At her side is Odhrán, a Milidh warrior sworn to protect her and determined to gain her trust. But their journey is fraught with peril and Shiovra learns that darkness lurks in the hearts of her own kin.
Steeped in ancient Irish myth, this tale is spun of love, war, and DEFIANCE.
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Born in 1982 in Cleveland, Ohio, Melissa has always been an avid lover of fantasy. In her youth she would write short stories and add artwork to them. While in high school, she decided to change her career path from graphic art to writing, though she still enjoys drawing up a random picture or two, usually of her characters. During her younger school years, she won a Young Authors Honorable Mention for a short story she had written. Melissa has also won a few Visual Arts awards during her school years and upon graduation from High School, she was given a President’s award for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
The first book she began to write seriously for publication was The Priestess. Began in 2004, the story was completed in 2008 and separated into a trilogy upon publication in 2010 (Twilight, Destiny, and Eclipse). When Melissa switched publishers, she revised the story and changed two of the titles (Defiance, Betrayal, and Eclipse).
Her current book series is The Chronicles of Midgard, which will be a five book collection once completed.
Devil’s Due by Andrew Warren
About Devil’s Due by Andrew Warren:
Thomas Caine is a dangerous man. A former CIA assassin, he was burned, betrayed, and left for dead. Now, he struggles to stay off the grid, and hides from his dark past in the seedy underworld of Pattaya, Thailand.
But when human traffickers detonate a bomb in a crowed Thai market, it sets off a chain reaction that drags Caine out of the shadows. This new syndicate has taken the one person Caine has sworn to protect, and the vengeful former assassin will wage a bloody one-man war to get her back.
Soon, he finds himself taking on the Russian mafia, and an insane criminal warlord who believes he is the devil himself. Can Caine use his deadly skills to defeat these new enemies, and help an honest cop save a group of kidnapped girls before the clock runs out?
Find out in this explosive introduction to the new Thomas Caine thriller series. Readers call it “Vivid… A page turner… Swift and intense”!
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Andrew Warren was born in New Jersey, and studied film and English at the University of Miami. He has over a decade of experience in the television and motion picture industry, where he has worked as a post production supervisor, story producer, and writer. He currently lives in Southern California.
The Heiress of Covington Ranch
About The Heiress of Covington Ranch:
Middle school presents a new kind of challenge for Sam and Ally, but also a chance to make a unique friend. When one of their teachers needs help, the three of them come together to lend her support.
Nestled in the woods that surround their homes is Covington Ranch. An abandoned estate once used to raise famous horses, a family tragedy has left it forgotten and neglected. But someone has come back.
What does their teacher, a rich stockbroker, and a stolen ruby called The Eye of Orion all have in common? Sam and Ally vow to find out, and in doing so, start a chain reaction. It could either have dire consequences for those involved, or bring a broken family back together again.
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Author Tara Ellis lives in a small, rural town in Washington State, set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She enjoys the quiet lifestyle with her husband, two teenage kids and several dogs. Tara was a firefighter/EMT, and worked in the medical field for many years, before committing herself to writing young adult and middle grade novels full-time. (she still dabbles in teaching CPR)
Cat Killed A Rat
Nothing bad ever happens in Ponderosa Pines…until someone turns up dead. When two meddling brothers try to strip the hippie commune-turned planned community of its eclectic charm, town matriarch EV Torrence vows to put a stop to their underhanded plot. After one brother is murdered, EV becomes the prime suspect, and must pair up with her best friend, anonymous town gossip columnist Chloe LaRue, to find the real killer.
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ReGina Welling is the author of the popular Psychic Seasons series and its companion series, Earthbound. She has recently moved to Maine where she and her husband plan to build a house that would fit right into Ponderosa Pines. She writes books with her lovely daughter, Erin Lynn.
Erin Lynn also lives in Maine where she is remodeling a neglected house with her two sons and boyfriend. In the fall, she and ReGina will team up to pen a spin-off series from the Earthbound books.
Clara
A mute and a slave, Clara’s life extends no further than the castle kitchens and their garden. However, she carries within herself a precious gift: the ability to see the future.
When a vision prompts her to prevent a murder, Clara is shoved not only into the intrigues of the nobility, but also into a civil war. As events unfold, and she begins to unearth chilling secrets about the war and her supposed friends.
Driven to learn the truth, Clara embarks on a journey that takes her from her beloved mountains to the very Capital itself, Bertrand. There, she is confronted by an evil as old as the mountains–and it’s using her anger and prejudices against her. If she is not careful, not only will the entire nation be lost, but Clara’s own soul as well.
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Suzanna J. Linton grew up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, surrounded by legends, superstitions, and books. It’s no wonder she grew up to be a storyteller.
She continues to live in South Carolina, where she writes full time, with her husband and pets.
Breathe, The Destiny Series, Book 1, by Christine Grey
About Breathe, The Destiny Series, Book 1, by Christine Grey:
Dearra comes into possession of the magical Sword of Cyrus just as the evil Breken attack her island home. Though her people succeed in driving their enemy back to the sea, one of the invaders remains behind, left for dead by his cruel kin.
Now, Dearra doesn’t know what to be more surprised by, the fact that her sword can speak to her, or that it has imperiously informed her that the handsome Breken warrior is her destiny.
The two are bound together by a chain of events that was set into motion a thousand years earlier, and everything they thought they knew about themselves, their history, and their future is about to change.
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Christine Grey lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Dan, and their seven children, three dogs, and two cats. With a family like that, she knows how important it is to escape from reality from time to time! She and her husband have grown their family through foster care adoption and are advocates for helping children find the permanency and support they all deserve. When she isn’t busy chasing children, running a household, or savoring a hot cup of tea, Christine spends her free time creating worlds of magic, romance, and humor.
Struggling for LOVE
A wonderful love story. An engaging, emotional and sensual story. Struggling for Love. A sexy story about the one you love and then everything changes. Anna hardly survived the pain. An erotic, sensual, romantic, standalone story. Full of hot steamy scene between Anna and Nathaniel using adult language.
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Welcome to my world of writing, saving, photography, cooking, baking and active life. My name is Andreja and I am the creator, editor, stylist, photographer and go-to girl for my Food blog and Andreja Being Active blog. .
My blogs are about managing wonderful life, having fun and exploring new and old. It is about good, beauty and work. My efforts are an investment to make our life easier. I want that my blogs are welcoming and let you know, that ruling the life is easier to do then you think. I ‘m addicted to create new things. Well, just about anything what you can do.
I wrote 2 books. First one is a Cookbook, Simple cooking and baking. The second one is sensual, romantic story, Struggling for LOVE.
I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
I grew up in Slovenia, Europa and after quite some years move to Canada. I am a believer that the more you do the more you get done. I don’t have lazy days. I travel the world as often as possible. My life is all about the next challenge. When I have a new idea I get cold chills and become very excited. I like honest people, blogging, taking photos and writing for you.
Waking Up in Medellin by Kathryn Lane
About Waking Up in Medellin by Kathryn Lane:
An American woman, Nikki Garcia, is on assignment in Medellin, Colombia, wondering who she can trust in her investigation when she uncovers a sinister plot involving fraud . . . and possibly murder.
She also discovers an attractive man who expresses feelings for her. As her relationship with him grows deeper, so does the level of danger she finds herself in. When the guns come out, Nikki realizes it will be up to her to find a way to survive . . . but is she up to the task?
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Kathryn Lane, originally from Mexico, writes fiction inspired by Latin American cultures she experienced firsthand during her career as an international finance executive. Her first novel, Waking Up in Medellin, is scheduled for release by Pen-L Publishing in March 2016. Additionally, Alamo Bay Press will publish an anthology of her short stories later in 2016.
Kathryn’s short stories have been published in Alamo Bay Writers Anthology (2013, 2014); The Texas A&M New Border Voices: An Anthology (2014); Arriba Baseball! from VAO Publishing (2013) and the Swirl Literary Journal (2010).
The Association of Writing & Writing Programs (AWP) featured Kathryn as a reader on the panel of Arriba Baseball! in Seattle in February 2014.
Kathryn also writes poetry that has appeared in the Austin International Poetry Festival Anthology (2012, 2013 and 2014 editions); Janie’s Garden, an anthology from Alamo Bay Press (2014); Primitive Archer-Poet’s Corner (six issues); Swirl Literary Journal (2010, 2013 and 2014 editions); Poetry at Round Top Anthology (2012) and Homeless Diamonds, a London-based journal. She has two chapbooks of poetry, A Conversation on India and Spirit Rocks, both published in 2012. The Friendswood Public Library featured her poems when their blog showcased the Rothko Chapel and Mark Rothko’s art. She performs poetry in both English Spanish.
Kathryn has served on the panel of judges at Washington Carver High School’s Poetry Out Loud contest in Houston, Texas in 2014 and 2015. She serves on the Montgomery Literary Arts Council and resides in The Woodlands, Texas, with her husband, Bob Hurt.
True Ghost Stories and Hauntings, Volume III: Chilling Stories of Poltergeists, Unexplained Phenomenon, and Haunted Houses
About True Ghost Stories and Hauntings, Volume III: Chilling Stories of Poltergeists, Unexplained Phenomenon, and Haunted Houses:
True Ghost Stories and Hauntings, Volume III, is the third in the extremely popular series of books featuring true ghost stories and hauntings by Simon B. Murik. Get ready for chills and goosebumps as you read about haunted houses, poltergeists, and other unexplained phenomenon!
If you enjoy ghost stories and reading about paranormal experiences, you will love this book.
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Simon B. Murik is the son of a long line of mediums and sensitives originally from Eastern Europe. Many of the stories come from his own experiences while others have been contributed by family members and those who have shared their paranormal experiences with him.
Eclipse of the Warrior, Book 1
About Eclipse of the Warrior, Book 1:
Vampires? Fae warriors? Who knew they were real. Somebody must have and they should have let the rest of us know.
While coming out of a movie, I followed a group of super-hot guys and ended up regretting it. I was pulled into the fight and I don’t know how I did it, but I killed a vampire! Now I’m running for my life.
I’m not supposed to know about their world, being a lowly human and all, but I also shouldn’t have been able to kill a vampire; a ripper is what they call themselves.
Now I have a choice. Well not really. A choice means options and mine are bad or worse. I can die or I can become a hybrid fae. Like I said, not much of a choice, one that sucks actually.
If I choose to become a fae, I have to help them fight the rippers who are kidnapping humans to take back to their planet. Oh, did I mention that they’re all from another dimension? They change humans into hybrid rippers and use them on the front lines of the battle between their two races.
The fae describe them as suicide bombers. Yep. Those are my choices…
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Jennifer is a new indie author and currently has 4 books published. She is working on book 5, which will be her longest book to date. She is looking to write over 65K words on this book. Previously, her books were 20-25K words. She loves the world she has created and has no plans to write anything outside of this world for a long time.
Jennifer loves to read, but also enjoys going out to the beach. She misses the bonfires on the beach from when she was younger. In California you can no longer have wood fires on the beaches. Travel is also a great pastime for her. She recently went to Santa Barbara, CA to research their paranormal history for Book 5. It takes place in Santa Barbara and now she has some great new story lines to introduce thanks to her trip! She also wants to move there as it is just so beautiful!
Proud to be a US Army veteran, she has championed causes such as Operation Gratitude and Wounded Warrior Project. Jennifer believes that everyone should find a way to give back to our community. In 2013 she earned an award for her volunteer efforts in Orange County, Ca.
Tales of Espiria: Conspiracy (Second Edition)
About Tales of Espiria: Conspiracy (Second Edition):
A kingdom divided…A covert war…A search for the truth…The adventure of a lifetime…
Following a terrible war transpiring three hundred and forty-one years earlier, the elves of the forest shut themselves away from the outside world. Though neighbors with the men of Azur’nth, neither race has seen or heard from the other for a very long time. Until now…
When Typothanas, a young, curious elf, stumbles upon a stack of unanswered letters from diplomats come and gone over the years, he is compelled to read them. After establishing correspondence with the current Ambassador of Foreign Affairs, Farrina Snowchild, he sets out on a journey of discovery into the unknown: into the world of men.
Meanwhile, a journal written by a soldier within the Church finds its way into Farrina’s hands. This journal contains incriminating evidence concerning a crusade against the tribes of Ysaht, a nation south of their borders. In attempt to uncover the truth, she sets out on a quest against the orders of her king.
Tailed by a mysterious and powerful assassin, Farrina and her companions set out on a campaign for the truth and find themselves in a race to save a nation of people from extinction.
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Caleb was born and raised in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from Westminster Christian Academy River Bend and started writing very young. After high school, he studied ministry and music for two years at Masters Commission USA in Phoenix, Arizona. Influenced by the works of Christopher Paolini, he developed a passion for traditional fantasy literature and published Conspiracy, Book One in the Tales of Espiria series in 2013. He currently resides in Springfield, Illinois with his husband, Matti, where he writes full-time. He enjoys music, literature, and gaming.
Skin Deep (SkinWalker #1)
About Skin Deep (SkinWalker #1):
Abandoned by her mother and raised by her aloof Alpha father, panther shifter Kailin Odel has finally found a way to feel like she makes a difference. Discovering her unique power to track Wraith’s, Kailin moonlights as a Hunter – ridding the streets of Chicago of these soul-sucking demons. Her human friends have no idea the supernatural worlds exists alongside theirs. No idea shifter and demons walk in the shadows. And Kai prefers to keep it that way.
Until she discovers the body of a murdered shifter, and is quickly embroiled in a world of supernatural drug-dealing and renegade shifters who leave a trail of blood and mayhem wherever they go.
When Logan Westin, paranormal investigator and super-hot human, begins investigating the murder Kai refuses to allow her feelings to control her. Humans are off-limits, no matter how sizzlingly sexy they are. But can Kai keep him at bay? And does she even want to?
In her quest to find the killer Kai inadvertently puts her friends’ life in danger and brings her to the attention of the sadistic shifter killer. Her comfortable life is gone, her friend murdered, and shifters are disappearing around her. To survive and to save her friends, Kai must allow herself to trust Logan, to give her scarred heart to someone again.
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have been a writer since I was old enough to recognize that reading was a doorway into my imagination. Books were my best friends, my escape, my haven. I am essentially a recluse and am blessed with a husband who has left me for golf. It’s a fair trade as I have left him for writing. We are both passionate supporters of each others loves – it works wonderfully…
My heart is currently broken in two. One half resides in South Africa where my old roots still remain, and my heart still longs for the endless beaches and the smell of moist soil after a summer downpour. The other half of me has been transplanted to the island of New Zealand. A land of green, pure beauty that truly inspires. And because I am so torn between these two lands – I shall forever remain crosseyed.
A Walk Among the Dead by Fred Fanning
About A Walk Among the Dead by Fred Fanning:
Germany, October 1990. Amidst the societal rubble left over from the fall of the Berlin Wall, members of the East Berlin’s disbanded police force turn to a life of crime.
As the fallen officers’ criminal schemes take them further away from the law they once swore to uphold, they leave a trail of bodies in their wake.
It’s into this web of death and destruction that newly minted homicide detective Maggie Hoffmann walks. Injured in the line of duty while working for the narcotics division, Hoffman must now cut her teeth on a homicide investigation that quickly turns even more deadly.
A fast-paced thriller set against the backdrop of the reunification of German, A Walk among the Dead will delight fans of Leonard Scott mysteries.
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While working for the US government, Fred Fanning and his family lived in Berlin for four years and spent nine years total in Germany. While living in West Germany they witnessed the fall of the Iron Curtain. While living in Berlin they witnessed the unification of Germany and the withdrawal of the US Army from Berlin. They also enjoyed traveling throughout Germany, meeting people and visiting historical sights.
Fanning attended graduate school in Heidelberg, Germany, and graduated at the Botanical Garden in Mannheim, Germany.
Fanning and his wife live in northern Virginia. They have two adult sons. An award-winning author of nonfiction books and articles, A Walk among the Dead is his first novel.
The Destroyer
After untold centuries of absence, the evil Ancients have returned. Their magic appears unstoppable and their hunger for conquest is insatiable. To protect the country of Nia, Duchess Nadea and Scholar Paug make a desperate journey to find a human legend: A man known to have destroyed these Ancient foes with a powerful army.
But legends can lie.
When Paug and Nadea revive their hero from sleep, his virtue is far from clear.
Is he really their Savior or their Destroyer?
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I’m currently working on a space opera series and have outlines for a supernatural horror series, a Western horror series, a futurist cyber-punk series, a comedic fantasy series, and a series in the Destroyer universe that will take place a few months after the end of book 4.
When I am not working or writing, I enjoy cycling (road and mountain), guitar/bass guitar playing, esoteric music, reading, exercising, and spending time with my family.
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