Anna is content with her well-ordered life in San Francisco. But her world is turned upside down when her beloved grandfather, Max, reveals a startling secret: Anna is part of an aristocratic family who lost everything during World War II. What’s more, Max was forced to leave behind a precious item over seventy years ago in their estate in old Prussia. It’s now his ardent wish that Anna retrieve it.

Anna burns with questions as she heads for Germany: What memento could be so important to her grandfather? And why did he keep their history hidden? As she searches for answers, she finds herself drawn to Wil, a man who may hold the key to unlock the mystery. Together they discover that her family’s secrets are linked with an abandoned apartment in Paris, and these secrets go deeper than she ever imagined.

Alternating between 1930s Europe and the present, The House by the Lake illuminates the destiny of a family caught in the tumult of history.

“The story was very intense throughout and in some cases nail biting. Had many tears and some laughs to even out the more intense areas.” Shyla

“Loved this story it held my interest from beginning to end, the story was well written it was interesting, exciting and held just the right amount of hotness, I as so glad I stumbled on this book it was that good I went on to order more of this series.” B. Henderson

“For all who enjoy fairy tails and dragon lore AND sexy men who can make heated love, Call of the Dragon is a must read. It has such a great back story and when the dragons are released it is primal!” Mrs. S.R. Sandhaus

For years, Rhia Atkinson has been on the run. The same vicious creatures that killed her mother are on the hunt, and she’s the prey. With the monsters hot on her heels, she doesn’t know how much longer she can keep running.
On the brink of extinction, the people of Avalore are desperate to find their long lost queen. When Drake Sperwell finally finds her, all he has to do is keep Rhia safe, and bring her home. But his dragon wants more—it wants her.

“I love the intricate world Elianne has woven in Avalore. The magic and people are so unique, yet familiar. I can't wait to read more.” K.Dunst

“I loved this story! All the characters were awesome and the story line was awesome. I don't know what else to say. I don't want to leave any spoilers so I am saying if you like dragons, shifters of any kind, hot hero's, beautiful heroines and countries that need help plus lot's of action then this book is for you. Good job Ms. Adams!” Kindle Customer

How many chances does life give you to find your HEA?

First impressions ...
Ashley Taylor is a young waitress in Las Vegas when she meets charismatic billionaire Grant Morland. They spend one unforgettable weekend together before Grant’s hectic work life pulls him away.

No sooner has he gone than Ashley is summoned home by a family emergency. Then she learns about Grant’s playboy reputation, and knows better than to think she’ll ever see him again.

Second acts ...
Nine years later, their paths cross again. Grant had tried to contact Ashley soon after their encounter, only to discover she’d left town. Though he couldn’t track her down, he never forgot the sweet, sexy girl who was so different from his usual conquests.

Now that he’s finally found her again, Grant’s determined to pick up where they left off. He doesn’t care that Ashley’s a single mom. But he doesn’t know her secret -- one that would change everything between them.

And last chances ...
Their chemistry is as strong as ever, and Ashley can’t resist him … but can she trust him? Her experience with an abusive ex makes her question her judgment in men. If Grant learns what she’s hiding, will he forgive her?

Love scenes are fully realized in this steamy romance with guaranteed HEA! ~73k words.

Noah Taylor is on the cusp of stardom with his band 'Rise Up'. Noah's soul has been shattered beyond repair after a series of devastating family events. The last thing that Noah wants is a committed relationship. But Noah soon learns that life doesn't always work out the way you plan. Sometimes life can take you on a small detour.

You will never want another book boyfriend after you meet Noah Taylor.

This novel is sexy, gritty and a little bit raw. It also has adult content, swear words and sexual references.

Book 1 of 2, but can be read as a standalone if you wish. Full size novel at 96,000 words.

THREE COMPLETE BOOKS in this COLLECTION. Bordello Bride (1), Bride Bounty (2), Bride Bandit (3)
BORDELLO BRIDE: Audrey looked at the wisp of a woman in her brother’s clutches, wondering if she might just blow away like tumbleweed in a dust storm. “Why you’re no bigger than a twig,” she said with a condescending smile.

"Yeah, but I can fight like the trunk of a redwood tree!"

Audrey’s gaze traveled to the guns resting on Violet’s narrow hips. Her face curled up. “Why, you’ve got guns strapped to your hips like a man!”

Violet gritted her teeth and forced a smile, resting a hand on one of the guns and held up the Bible she had tucked under her other arm. “I figured between the Good Book and the pistols, anyone wanting to mess with me was gonna meet their maker one way or the other!”

BRIDE BOUNTY: Magnolia is on the run from her pa, her betrothed, and the end of a rope, but the only witness to her innocence is a dead man.

When she lands in Silver City by chance circumstances, will all three catch up to her, or will the new sheriff believe her story, even though she's already told him the biggest lie a woman could tell a man?

BRIDE BANDIT: Scarlet sat in the dirt and dangled her legs over the edge of the grave. “What do we got to show for this robbery? Seven dollars, a few pieces of jewelry, a satchel full of mail, and another dead man! When do you say to yourself that enough is enough? Don’t you want more out of this life than stealin’ and shootin'? I do.”

Her brother dumped out the contents of the mailbag. “I bet lots of these letters are full of money. People send money to their families all the time.”

He tore open one of the letters, read a few lines, and then tossed it at his sister. “This one is for you! You want out so bad? Go be a mail order bride. That poor sap is lookin’ to get hitched. Maybe that’s the life for ya—marryin’ a stranger instead of staying with yer family.”

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The Major Investigation Team are called to an abandoned mill when an ambitious reporter stumbles upon more than she bargained for. The investigation uncovers the most evil of criminal networks and it becomes clear that absolutely no one is safe from its wrath...

Review; I have only just discovered this writer. He is a name to remember in crime writing; Conrad Jones has done it again with his Alec Ramsay books. Crime thriller writing that will have you chewing your fingers as you read!

Humanity is on the brink of war—a war which threatens to destroy human kind, and yet they remain blissfully unaware.

However, the Shifters know it—the ones who turn with the waxing and waning of the full moon. Those from the Underworld know it—the ones who spread chaos and murder. And the Hunters know it—the mortals cursed with the burden of knowledge, and the responsibility of protecting the human race.

War is coming. One which doesn’t belong to Jack, a Hunter bred with a gift, a weapon against the Supernatural kind, who is single-minded, and hell-bent on revenge against those who murdered his lover. And it’s a war which doesn’t belong to Kieran, a Werewolf sworn to no pack by choice, living a life of peace and quiet, away from the Supernatural community.

When the pair are suddenly thrown together, forced to take sides against those who would destroy everything they hold dear, they must quickly re-learn what it means to be loyal. What it means to protect those they love. Working together, the pair must eliminate the greatest threat to their community either of them have ever known.

When Zoe finds the body of the lunch lady on the hopscotch course the week before the new school year, she is pulled into a mystery that will find her volunteering as soccer mom, classroom mom, and PTA board member. It's funny, it's family, it's a Zak and Zoe murder investigation.

From the bestselling author of ‘Shepherd’s Cross’, comes a chilling supernatural tale about possession, betrayal and the fine line between hope and despair.

Haunted by memories of a dark and troubled childhood, Sam Railton has nevertheless managed to carve out a respectable position in society, with a successful career in advertising and a loving, supportive family. Or so he believes...

As he approaches his fortieth birthday, life is ticking along without too many problems, until a chance encounter outside a hotel lobby turns his entire world upside down.

Leaving London in order to clear his head, Sam soon suspects that all is not as it seems. One by one, a series of sinister, harrowing events begin to unfold, causing him to question his sanity and forcing him to confront the nightmares of his past, with terrifying consequences...

Fast paced and utterly compelling, ‘Enter the Dead’ is a haunting novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy the work of James Herbert, Stephen King and Peter James. An ideal read for a cold, winter's eve!

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Praise for Mark White's novels (from verified Amazon UK customers):

‘I am a great James Herbert fan. I would rate this author along the same lines as him. This is horror at its best.’

'After reading Shepherd's Cross I was eagerly anticipating the author's next book. I was not disappointed and in fact felt that Enter the Dead surpassed it. I was gripped from the first chapter and the ending .... well all I can say is wow. It is fantastic to find a new author who keeps getting better. I can't wait for the next one.'

‘Every bit as good as Dennis Wheatley if not better!’

‘Shepherd’s Cross must be the best supernatural thriller I have ever read, and believe me I have read a fair few.’

'As a reader of many supernatural/horror novels, including the likes of James Herbert, Richard Layman, Graham Masterson, the list goes on, I have to say this was up with the very best books I have read in a long, long time!!!'

‘This novel had me gripped from the beginning!’

'Had not heard of this author before but gave a it try and was rewarded with a well written book that was riveting from start to finish.'

'A superb roller coaster of a read. The best book I've read in ages. A real page turner and I will be looking out for more from this author.'

‘In the genre of Stephen King and James Herbert but with his own unique style.’

Earth is dying, circling the drain on life support. The future of the human race depends on space exploration, but they’re running out of time. Parasitic insects are systematically killing the best scientific minds but no one knows why.

Mable Wilkinson is the last hope to figure it out, she just doesn’t know it yet. For years, her resourcefulness, intelligence, and penchant for problem-solving have put her at the top of a very short list of researchers, only she doesn’t want to be part of it.

Cast out at sixteen, Mable wrote off the problems of the world long ago. Now, her focus is on Hadley, her adopted little sister, and teaching her to survive in the cut-throat underground. Instead, both Mable and Hadley fall into the hands of the program’s recruiter, Silas Arrenstein, and he’s determined to have one of them. Mable can join up with the man and program who killed her brother, or she can leave Hadley to the same fate.

Genre: Science Fiction
Length: Novel, 404 pages

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.

Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there.

After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.

Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.

But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

Fangs aren’t everything…

Life in the coven isn’t easy for new vampire Adlan. Physical training, competitions, strange food and mean kids; Adlan wonders what will become of him when he doesn’t quite fit in.

However when he discovers a mysterious power that sets him apart from everyone else, he draws the attention of the fearsome coven Mistress.

He soon embarks on an adventure that reveals more about himself than he could have imagined. What’s in store for him? And will he survive?

For paranormal fantasy lovers aged 9 - 14.
 

Her sorrow is part of her beauty. But for me the real thrill is to see it fall apart under my touch.

Kade
I keep my streets clean. Someone has to do it, because the police won’t do sh*t about these scums. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. Mercy is for the weak. I’m tough and relentless, without a weak spot.
Until I meet her.
She doesn’t want to be saved, but when she threatens to vanish into the abyss, I can’t help but catch her.
She wasn’t part of the plan. I came here to get rid of a problem. Instead, I burden myself with this beautiful dilemma called Meadow.
I can’t f*ck her troubles away forever, though, can I?

Meadow
There’s nothing left for me to live for. I’m all alone, lost – done. Leaving everything behind seems to be the only option.
But when I try to disappear, he shows up to catch me.
Tall, strong and sinister - just the kind of man I should be afraid of. He takes care of me in his own way. He makes me forget.
And he scares the sh*t out of me.
There’s something about him. A dark secret. A somber depth that connects the two of us. He tries to shield me from it, but once that heavy door is opened, I’m faced with an uncomfortable truth that changes everything.

**This is a full length Dark Romance with NO cliffhangers and a HEA. Intended for audiences 18+ & not for the faint-hearted. Contains situations some readers might find objectionable.**

Release Special: Contains bonus novel CAUGHT: A Hitman Romance. Dark Savior ends at approximately 55%.

After Reece, Ryder, and Blaise rescued me from the channels, I thought my imprisoned fate had changed. But during our journey back to the station, we’re captured by the Forsaken.

The Forsaken are known for killing their prisoners, but a fate much worse than death is waiting for us at their camp. If we want to survive, we’ll have to find a way to escape.

But the leader of the Forsaken won’t let me out of her sight. She’s convinced I’m a hybrid and is determined to prove it by forcing me to take a test. A test I’m not sure I can pass.

Samsara Ada Byron, world’s best cybersecurity sleuth!
Or a postpunk math dweeb lost in a darknet web of deceit?

Sam has a new security forensics business. No more national security contracting! But Tony, the infamous Pirate King of the dark alleys of the Internet, begs Sam’s help to expose a conspiracy. He says rogue agents are selling national security secrets—but can you trust a pirate?

Worse, Sam is being stalked and harassed by black-hat hackers and by her old nemesis, the White Knights of the New Russian Revolution.

When threats spill off the Internet and Sam is pursued down dark streets, the only safe place seems to be inside the private enclaves of Seattle’s software elite. But what must she compromise in exchange for safety?

Not your typical mystery-thriller, The Pirate King skates off the wall and into the gritty gravel of Seattle side streets. Stay up late with Sam for soft-boiled cyberthriller suspense, caper comedy in the rain, and insights from vengeful baristas.

The Pirate King contains the kind of adult language heard from bearded tester-developers huddling at a Jay Farrar show, plus gruesome descriptions of dysfunctional dev teams.

Kate’s having the birthday from hell. A sadistic boss and rumors of a corporate takeover threatening her handpicked team are bad enough, but then her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. In a monsoon.

A one-night stand with the delicious Jordan Merrill is probably not her best idea, but it's far more appealing than room service and pay-per-view. Like Cinderella, she runs away from the best night of her life, but instead of leaving a glass slipper, she drops her business card.

Like Prince Charming, Jordan isn’t satisfied with just one night, though he and Kate live hundreds of miles apart.

Kate's worked hard to reach her senior management position, and she knows a long-distance relationship is impossible, even if she falls in love with Jordan. He wants to promise her a happily ever after, but is she ready to throw away her career for him?

It's 4 a.m. and you're jolted awake by a nightmare you were having: humanoid pigs chasing you with cleavers. Whatever, work is in a couple hours anyways so you get up and abruptly smash your pinky toe into the shelf. There's no expression on your face. A quiet whimper is all you can muster because you're too tired to react.

The hot shower soothes your Christ-like pain, then you realize you forgot the towel. You start to sob and accidentally let out a fart, but because of the water it sounds like a quack.

Finally you're back in bed nice and clean, in the peace and quiet you ask yourself, "Does God even exist?"

I present to you knowledge of his existence, one of the most important things you'll need in order to obtain spiritual growth. These are straight forward observations that will show you a God resides right above us in the zenith of heaven.

The designs around us have hidden functions and meaning; these things must be observed until their truths are realized unto epiphany. For instance, when you look at a bowl of fruit all you see is fruit, but in reality they are candy for your taste buds.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

‘The second fall of Rome?’
Aurelia Mitela, ex-Praetorian and imperial councillor in early 1980s Roma Nova, scoffs at her intelligence chief when he throws a red file on her desk. But it may be too late to save Roma Nova from meltdown and herself from destruction by her lifelong enemy.…

Early 1980s Roma Nova, the last province of the Roman Empire that has survived into the twentieth century, has problems – a ruler frightened of governing, a centuries-old bureaucracy creaking for reform and, worst of all, a rising nationalist movement with a charismatic leader who wants to destroy Aurelia.

Horrified when her daughter is brutally attacked in a demonstration turned riot, Aurelia tries to rally resistance to the growing fear and instability. But it may already be too late to save Roma Nova from meltdown and herself from entrapment and destruction by her lifelong enemy.…

Mike Saunders is a SEAL dog handler with a knack for picking the wrong women. So much so that his SEAL buddies have planned a Girlfriend Selection Course to test the character of his next love interest. When he falls for the veterinarian rehabilitating his wounded Military Working Dog, things rapidly spiral out of control.

SEAL of Approval is romance meets action in a light-hearted love story with a serious twist. It is dedicated to the Military Working Dogs who have served, loyal and steadfast, alongside their handlers in the world’s deadliest conflict zones.

A percentage of the sale of this book will be donated to a foundation that trains dogs to help servicemen and women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

When Hal Grant’s father is killed in the street, a full-blown war is set to explode.

The wealthy ranchers of Lundon County are determined to take the law into their own hands and rid the county of the sharecroppers, nesters and sodbusters eking out an existence on the marginal lands.

As the heir to the Big G, the richest ranch in the county, Hal should have sided with his fellow ranchers.

But his sympathies are with the underdogs, for he does not believe in mob law and vigilante justice.

Hal is caught in the middle.

But no one is allowed to sit on the fence in a conflagration that is consuming a county.

Hal is forced to fight for his life as well as the survival of his ranch.
 

Praise for Philip McCormac

'A classic story of adventure and courage in the old West.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Trade Off.

‘Philip McCormac writes in the best tradition of Zane Grey and Jack Shaefer.’ Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Empire.

Philip McCormac lives in the East Midlands, England, is married with two grown-up children and five grandchildren. He is the author of fourteen Western novels including Son of a Gun and Vengeance Unbound. He is also the author of detective thriller Tone Death.