Three novellas, each about seventy pages, depicting the power of blind spots in transforming our lives. In this collection meet Franck, who has to align his desires with his needs; Nathan, who has to adjust to his constantly changing turf; and, Cedric, who has to open his eyes to reconstruct himself.



The author:
Indrajit lives in Paris with his family. 'The Eye Opener' is his second work of fiction.

Seems like everyone is getting married and having babies these days...

Not Niko. The fun-loving Russian superstar values his freedom way too much -- which is one reason why the best man is flying solo at Big Rig and Piper's wedding. Does the bride have any hot friends?

When Niko meets the bride's younger sister, Paulina, he can only assume he caught baby fever from his teammates. Because it's not just love at first sight when he lays his eyes on the stunning maid of honor -- it's I-wanna-fill-you-up-with-my-babies at first sight.

But the hockey phenom has a rep for breaking hearts -- and Big Rig's not wild about throwing his future sister-in-law to the wolves. If the best man wants to avoid a wedding disaster, Niko knows he'll have to stay away.

... or, at the very least, not get caught.

Can Niko and Paulina keep their steamy wedding romance a secret? Or will the best man and maid of honor end up with a little wedding surprise of their own?

Best Man is a 95,000 word hockey wedding romance with a not-so-secret baby. This standalone novel is the sixth and final book in the Dallas Devils series. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA always guaranteed.

The Addicted Child" is a parent's guide to adolescent substance abuse. In Non-technical language parents learn how to identify and find treatment programs for their child. Brief chapters explain substances being used by today's adolescents and the process addictions which accompany substance abuse, like self-harm and eating disorders.

Parents will learn from Richard Capriola, a mental health and addictions counselor, the importance of comprehensive assessments - and what to look for in a counselor to know you're getting the right help.

"The thrill ... will keep readers flipping pages well past the point where they probably should have gone to bed." - Stephani Hren for IndieReader

Laurence Riley might be able to see the future, but he can't see a way to fix his messed-up life. He can't control anything—not his supernatural talents, not his drug addiction, and not his violent ex-boyfriend. Laurence needs help and he knows it. A lifelong pagan, he turns to his god... and he gets Jack. Jack can help Laurence tame his powers and take control of his life. But it comes at a price: Laurence will need to keep him fed with regular offerings of sex. For the old Laurence, that would've been a pleasure. Problem is, Laurence has met Quentin.

Quentin is devastatingly handsome, way out of Laurence's league (like British nobility levels of out-of-his-league), and unbearably chaste. If that weren’t enough to keep Laurence away, Quentin's wild telekinesis is even more uncontrollable than Laurence's precognition. But Laurence doesn't want anyone else, and Jack is getting hungry.

Then Laurence foresees a glimpse of Jack's true plan. It will leave a trail of death across San Diego--and Laurence has been helping him do it. The past has taught him that the future can't be changed. But if Laurence and Quentin can't stop Jack, there won't be any future at all.

Jack of Thorns is the first book in a dark urban fantasy series where X-Men meets The Magicians.

"Striking prose and characters make this opening fantasy installment worthwhile." - Kirkus Reviews

"AK Faulkner thrusts together two deliciously flawed main characters ... then weaves an empowering plot of destiny, inheritance, and self-improvement—all while letting the reader languor in the glow of a glorious slow burn romance." - Indie Reader

"Mixing the paranormal with the deeply personal, A.K. Faulkner has delivered a bold debut novel with Jack of Thorns in what stacks up to be a thrilling new series." - Self Publishing Review

“Do you want me to lose control?”

I’d keep my hands to myself
If I knew what was good for me.
What fun is that?
My new recruit is nothing but trouble.
Laura’s a big city cop, home to take care of her dad.
She’s my best friend’s baby sister AKA forbidden territory.
All grown up.
Lush curves.
Smart mouth.
Everything I can’t resist.

Whatever I have to do,
I’m going to keep her reckless, gorgeous ass safe.
Then I’ll never let her go.

Off-limits? Who cares.
She’s mine, and I’ll destroy anyone who gets in my way.

When finding criminals is your business, it's easy to make a killing. 

This collection contains the first three books in The Finn Files series by the award-winning author Trace Conger. 

Finn Harding (Mr. Finn to his clients) specializes in finding people who don't want to be found. Stripped of his P.I. license, Finn begins working for the type of clientele who operate in the shadows, pay in cash, and don't care if he's licensed or not.

Finn takes on challenging cases and soon finds out that while working with criminals has its advantages, staying alive isn't one of them. Trace Conger delivers sharp-edged and gritty tales of crime, murder, and family. These are fast-paced crime thrillers that hold nothing back.

The Finn Files include:

1. The Shadow Broker (WINNER of a Shamus Award for Best Indie P.I. Novel)

2. Scar Tissue

3. The Prison Guard's Son

"Dark, twisted, and remarkably clever. Trace Conger is establishing himself as one of the most original voices in crime fiction." - Gregory Petersen, author of Open Mike. 

"The Mr. Finn series breathes new life into the P.I. genre...These are some of the most fully realized characters I've encountered in a long time, and this is one of the best detective series I've ever read." - Gumshoes, Gats and Gams 

"Conger's writing is direct. It moves clearly and quickly, perfect for thrillers... With Finn, Conger has created a distinctive and most likely enduring main character..." - Ronald Tierney, author of the Deets Shanahan Mysteries.

Speaking of Love by Ophelia London

The matchmaker has finally met her match.

Speech teacher and successful matchmaker Mackenzie Simms decides to find a woman for her friend, handsome newspaper tycoon Rick Duffy. Though they've been each other's go-to dates for the past month, Mac and Rick couldn't be more different: she is outspoken, sarcastic, and completely loathes his privileged lifestyle. He's laid-back, unassuming, and seems comfortable at an upper-class charity function. So why can't she stop thinking about him?

Rick knows he and the opinionated-though-adorable Mackenzie are better off as friends, so he agrees to the double-date getaway Mac plans at his family cabin. But seeing Mac cuddle up with her "friendly" date rankles Rick beyond reason, and Mac regrets her matchmaking scheme the minute she sees the way her beauty-queen cousin looks at Rick. Can Mac 'fess up to what's really in her heart, when speaking her mind puts everything at risk?

Travis King was the love of my life,
Until he broke up with me out of the blue over a text.

Now, seven years later, he’s back in our small town and there’s no way to avoid him.
Especially not when I bring a very special patient to the local ER where he’s doing his residency.
The intake woman asks for her father’s name.
I tell here there is no father, but one look at Travis, and I know he knows.
He saves my little girl’s – our little girl’s- life,
And now that the danger has passed, he wants answers.
At first, I push back, but then I remember what Amelia asked Santa for this year: a daddy.
Now that her’s is standing right in front of her, how can I keep them apart any longer?
Travis is amazing with her, and they immediately form a bond,
Can a big misunderstanding in our past be left behind where it belongs?

Can the three of us finally be the family I always dreamed we might be?
Or will all I get for this Valentine’s Day be another broken heart?

Welcome to Madame Allegria’s, where your Krave will satisfy your every desire…

Eve Tesler is an outcast on the New Earth colony of Everton. Curvy, unmarried, and shy? Among Everton’s glittering and superficial society, those are three strikes against her.

Incredibly lonely, she does something uncharacteristically reckless…

She pays the steep price for an unforgettable night with one of the Krave—legendary alien lovers with unparalleled skills and non-human—ahem—abilities in the bedroom. Only, she never expected him.

When Khiva’s home planet was destroyed, his race scattered among the stars and survived any way they could…including selling their infamous ‘services’ for credits. Now, working at Madame Allegria’s elite brothel on a human colony, Khiva’s only goal is to earn enough for passage off Everton.

But when a beautiful, lonely human female visits him one night…suddenly, he craves her with an intensity that should frighten him while her soft moans and lush curves drive him to madness.

It was only supposed to be one night…

Now Eve can’t stay away.

There’s something about a small town that whispers romance.

Perhaps it’s the night sky chuck full of stars that are undiluted by city lights.

Or, maybe it’s the history couples share growing up that makes love that much sweeter.

Perhaps it’s the slower pace, where love weaves itself into the fabric of laughter, heartbreak, hard times, and rocking on the front porch.

Whatever it is, it’s magical and I’m thrilled to share it with you in this new collection of small town romances.

The Cowboy Songwriter's Fake Marriage
When a man needs a mother for his child, he looks in an unlikely place: the newspaper.

Her Older Brother's Best Friend's Forbidden Kiss
He's always been off limits, but all she needs is one date. One date to fulfill a life-long dream and get rid of her crush. But she soon realizes that one date just isn't enough.

From Best Friend to Husband
Widowed young, romance is the last thing on her mind. That's usually when it comes knocking--she just didn't expect it to bring her dead husbands brother along with it.

Visit three small towns in this contemporary romance collection and let the romance wrap you up like a patchwork quilt.

Breaking the law to protect your family seems reasonable...until its not.

Detective Luca’s life is shattered when he’s accused of a revenge killing.

A corpse turns up and it doesn’t look good for Luca. The body belongs to someone who harassed his precious Mary Ann, and the circumstances of death point a grisly finger at Luca. Suspicion spreads quickly that he has morphed into a killer and he's black balled.

But Luca's problems don’t end there. While he scrambles to prove his innocence in the murder case, a mortal enemy is on the loose and has him in his cross hairs. Its a vicious serial killer he once put behind bars, a psychopath hell-bent on revenge.

Luca has nowhere to turn for help. With the department closing in one side and an escaped serial killer on the other, Luca is left on his own to clear his name and capture the escapee before he gets to Luca.

Failure means he loses his freedom – or his life.           

An epic and addictive roller coaster ride of a romance that’s unforgettably heart-wrenching and jaw-dropping, brought to you by Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author, Willow Winters.

Our love story isn't a tragedy but it sure as hell started out like one.

I grew up in the life, and learned to hate everything in this town.

Everything but her. She was my constant through it all.

Just a look would tempt and torment.
Just a touch would singe and soothe.
I only survived because she was by my side.

I feared the danger would bleed into what we had.
After all, she was too good for this world. But I was too far gone to push her away.

I was Laura’s downfall.
Problem was, she was mine too.

Hard to Love is book 1 of the Hard to Love, romantic suspense, series.

"This highly addictive read had me glued to its pages, and unable to put it down. This story will have you jaw-dropping, gasping for breath, and begging for more!" Sarah, SWBR Book Blog & Reviews

Dream big. Set ambitious goals. Be surprised with the outcome!

At the age of 68, while still recovering from his second knee injury, Dr. Zeev Gilkis decided to give himself an unusual present for his 70th birthday.

He dreamed of running a full Marathon, and completing the seventh decade of his life seemed to him the ideal timing to do so.

Perhaps this ambitious goal wouldn’t have been so unusual, had he been a very physically active person in his younger years. But Zeev is a cancer survivor who began his ‘career’ in sports relatively late, in his mid-sixties.

Along with his plans and dreams he kept a diary where he recorded the ups and downs, practical tips and original thoughts that crossed his mind in this long, challenging journey.
The key motive of this book is running. But it is not just running. It is a whole process of learning yourself, feeling your body and a lot of psychology.
The author sees sharing his experiences, as his mission in life to inspire others to set ambitious goals and go for it. Setting a goal is motivating and causes us to take out from ourselves the best!

Join Zeev in this adventure and discover that age doesn't matter. You too can achieve anything you truly dream of.

In his first two books: Unlock Bliss, A Memoir of Getting Happier and The Secret of Life, A Memoir of Getting Younger, Dr. Zeev Gilkis shares with readers the story of his struggle with cancer, some important and original thoughts and insights into life and happiness, such as that “Age doesn’t matter!” among many others.

In a very friendly manner and a conversational style, he describes some of the key processes in the brain, the role of the immune system and how to care for it, the story of how he got into sports in his sixties, and much more good stuff.

Her numb fingers scrabble over upholstery, over metal, over glass, searching for a way out. Water stings her eyes as she’s dragged downward, clinging to her last breath as she’s absorbed into the cold dark below…

When Gloria Carmichael’s body is found broken and bleeding on the sidewalk just days after knocking on Detective Charlie Winters’ door begging for help to locate her father’s will, Charlie’s instinct is confirmed: her latest case is about more than just a simple family feud.

The Carmichaels are famous in Salem Island for their large family and charitable work, but, moments before she died, beautiful, trustworthy eldest daughter Gloria called Charlie to say she had uncovered a terrible secret that would break the mystery of her father’s death wide open.

With the voice of her murdered sister ringing in her ears—pushing her to risk everything to bring justice to the innocent—Charlie takes matters into her own hands. She won’t let another family break apart like her own, and she knows the answers she needs are hidden somewhere inside the Carmichael home.

But as Charlie races to confront her main suspect—a file containing evidence that will devastate the Carmichael family on the car seat beside her—she’s rammed off the road and over the edge of a nearby cliff. Fighting for breath in a sinking car, Charlie has to survive or other innocent lives will be taken. Everyone involved is keeping secrets, but only one twisted soul is prepared to kill to keep theirs…

An addictive crime thriller with twists at every turn, you won’t know what hit you after you’ve finished Girl Under Water. A perfect read-in-one-sitting rollercoaster ride for anyone who adores Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Mary Burton.
 

Readers love Girl Under Water:

‘WOW!!!… I absolutely loved this book… So many twists, turns and shocking revelations revealed!... Mind blown and totally shocked with the ending that I would have not guessed in a million years!!… Loved the twist!’ Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

‘A thrill-a-minute ride which left me guessing right to the conclusion… I totally loved and can highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Full of suspenseful twists and turns that kept me glued to my kindle…’ @lianareadsblog

‘Completely addicted… I literally haven't been able to put it down… devoured this entire book in just one sitting… had me on the edge of my seat and I literally feel as though I have been on a rollercoaster… made me hold my breath and feel completely on edge.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars

‘A hell of a twist… completely captivating… I just could not put it down!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Totally had me gripped… a nail-biting crime thriller that well and truly had me hooked.’ @Juliel476, 5 stars

‘Awesome!... Wow!! It grabbed me from the very beginning.1, 2, 3... Homerun!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The real world is filled with people who live quiet, productive, uneventful lives. These are not the characters you’ll meet in author John D. Ottini’s world of twisted fiction.

Elevated Madness & Other Stories consists of 11 short stories that will amuse, shock, and enlighten you. The twists and turns in each story will keep you guessing until the conclusion, where you’ll be left shaking your head and wondering, “Why didn’t I see that coming?”

Stories Include:

Find out why a casual meeting in the elevator of a downtown office building turns into “Elevated Madness.”

In “A Brotherly Game of Chess,” two brothers use a game of chess to settle a deadly score.

The simple and seemly idyllic farm life of Abe and Dell masks a dark secret in “Life among the Fireflies.”

In “Late Night Killer,” a mysterious object and a late night visitor with deadly intentions turns one man’s life into a living hell.

A mystery author discovers in “Smoke & Mirror” that she’s not the only one who can craft a heart stopping surprise of an ending.

In “Professor Homeless,” a teenager discovers that a chance meeting is not what it appears to be.


And much more!

How did they expect her to play the game if she didn’t even understand the rules?

Get the complete series boxed set - all six books - at an incredibly low price!

Huntress Initiate:

Abandoned as an infant, Quinn Faust is about to discover she’s not just a normal human being.

Bounced from foster home to foster home, she came to rely on her street smarts, martial arts skills, and the tiny silver amulet that was the only link to her lost family.

Hired by a video game company to test new Virtual Reality gear to train soldiers, Quinn quickly learns there’s more to the game than they told her.

Now strange happenings reveal a world hidden in the shadows, the existence of supernatural creatures, magic and mystical powers.

Does Quinn have what it takes to claim the birthright of long-lost Hunter clans?

Huntress Apprentice:

It’s a fight just to survive. VR assassins and demonic forces lurk in the shadows in this hidden world. Doesn’t help that there’s something, or someone, else gunning for them too.

Can an apprentice Huntress, a grizzled veteran, a lone sorceress, and a tech witch find a way to stop a newer, even greater evil?

As Quinn finds her way with her new abilities, she and her new clan continue their work to counter the efforts of demons bent on invading our world.

Caught in an epic battle between the light and the dark as old as time, the Huntress and her team may only have one chance to save those she’s sworn to protect.

Will it be enough?

Huntress Cadet:

Vampire Hunts, Lost Power, and Betrayal.

Huntress Quinn Faust and her friends search for a master vampire in hiding. Her new clan deals with the aftermath of their battle with John Handon and his minions. All the while, Quinn fights for control over her abilities following the destruction of her magical amulet.

A thin glimmer of hope leads them on a quest for ancient Hunter knowledge. Even the intrigue of Fae power struggles won’t deter Quinn as she seeks to replace what she lost.

Huntress Scout:

Kidnapped Shifters, Fae Plots, and a Second Huntress.

Quinn Faust used to be the only Huntress in town. Now a stranger threatens to upset everything.

Building the new Huntress Clan holds all Quinn’s attention. Now, though, new distractions might undo all her hard work.

With an entire shifter community disappearing from the city, and the arrival of a new player on the scene, Quinn must focus on being true to herself and her unique Huntress skills.

Huntress Adept:

Magic, a Dragon Egg, and Dark Fae Plots  

Huntress Quinn fights for her life against unknown magical threats.

But just as she discovers the source, she faces trial for a crime she didn’t commit.

Can she rally the city’s defenses, hold her new clan together, and meet the challenge of a trial by Fae?

Huntress Defender: 

In the sixth and final book of the Huntress Clan Saga, Huntresses Quinn and Avery are the last line of defense protecting six powerful little girls. Their hidden power holds the key to the seals on a demonic portal.

Dark Fae seek the girls in their last play to defeat the Huntresses once and for all.

Now, it’s a race across two continents to get to Baltimore first.

First published in 2001, American Gods became an instant classic—an intellectual and artistic benchmark from the multiple-award-winning master of innovative fiction, Neil Gaiman. Now discover the mystery and magic of American Gods in this tenth anniversary edition. Newly updated and expanded with the author’s preferred text, this commemorative volume is a true celebration of a modern masterpiece by the one, the only, Neil Gaiman.

A storm is coming . . .

Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the magic day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life.

But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow’s best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday. A trickster and rogue, Wednesday seems to know more about Shadow than Shadow does himself.

Life as Wednesday’s bodyguard, driver, and errand boy is far more interesting and dangerous than Shadow ever imagined—it is a job that takes him on a dark and strange road trip and introduces him to a host of eccentric characters whose fates are mysteriously intertwined with his own. Along the way Shadow will learn that the past never dies; that everyone, including his beloved Laura, harbors secrets; and that dreams, totems, legends, and myths are more real than we know. Ultimately, he will discover that beneath the placid surface of everyday life a storm is brewing—an epic war for the very soul of America—and that he is standing squarely in its path.

Relevant and prescient, American Gods has been lauded for its brilliant synthesis of “mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose” (Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World) and as a modern phantasmagoria that “distills the essence of America” (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). It is, quite simply, an outstanding work of literary imagination that will endure for generations.

For five years I've been deep undercover within the cartel, and I'm on the verge of bringing the entire organization to the ground. Until she shows up. Gabriela is the new girlfriend of the boss' nephew, but there's a spark of attraction between us. It flares to life, burning hot, before we can stop it. 

She's become a distraction that will get me killed. Especially once I discover her secret. Now, I have to do whatever it takes to protect her.

Soon a surprise enemy emerges from the shadows. Can I keep Gabriela safe or will neither of us make it out alive?

“In every person there is a bit of barbarian waiting to be unleashed. 

A moment when one must decide what one is willing to accept. 

Death, defeat, or allow one’s carnal rage to take control and consequences be damned.”

                                                         Skharr DeathEater

A lone DeathEater has forsaken his clan. 

Leaving behind his previous life, Skharr starts building a future next to a dangerous forest in an unknown land.

He tells himself it is better than taking gold for questionable reasons.

A lone old man travelling with a donkey offers him a choice: Continue this farm life, or trade him Skharr’s just finished home and tilled land for a map.

A map that Skharr can use to live large for years… If he survives.

The old peddler watches him. 

Realizing the intelligence, the polished actions of the huge man is but an act. A carefully orchestrated semblance of civility, and shudders.

Of all the Barbarian hordes, the rumor was to never, ever upset a DeathEater.

And he had come here to unleash this particular DeathEater back into the world.

Go up and click ‘Read for Free’ or ‘Buy Now’ and begin the journey of Skharr DeathEater – The Unforgiven.

Thanks for the fun…Andre.

That’s what the note with orange juice and a muffin next to my bed says when I wake up.
That’s it. No phone number, no text.
I don’t even know his last name or where he lives.
I mean - really? We nearly make the king-size bed in our hotel room break down (twice!) and my ONS from last night doesn’t even bother to say goodbye?
Gosh, I hope I never see this jerk again.
But it seems like the Universe has different plans for me.
Because when I start my new job, guess who’s my new boss?
Right, Mr. I’m-so-handsome-and-I-know-it.
Getting a tooth pulled is fun compared to being his assistant.
He’s cold, arrogant and demanding, and nothing I ever do seems good enough for him.
If I didn’t desperately need the money, I’d quit right away.
That is until… the unthinkable happens.

When the fifth pregnancy test shows two lines, I must face the truth:
I’m carrying Mr. Bosshole’s baby!

This enemies-to-lovers romance features a hero with a big... ego & romantic HEA that will leave you swooning!
"Loving The Enemy" can be read as a stand-alone.