“One word. You must learn it, before we begin,” he traced his finger now across the outline of her lip. “Say it with me. Rallenti.” – Renaldo Cracchiolo

The year is 1993. Life as an enforcer for one of the most notorious crime bosses in Italy isn’t easy. Renaldo Cracchiolo is a Sicilian who takes pride in the oaths of omerta to honor and obey the wishes of his Don. It’s the reason why he was chosen to cross the Atlantic to New York City. However, the woman he meets and the time they share changes his heart and destiny.

A missing baby. A teenage mother suspected of murder. A jaded detective whose reputation is on the line. A signing gorilla destined for the auction block. A scientist who is about to lose everything. Will the revelation that a gorilla is the only witness to the crime save or doom everyone involved?

The character of Neema in this series is based largely on everything the author has read about Koko, the signing gorilla, and studies of chimpanzees who have learned sign language.

When Bethany meets Kaylee, the little girl who lives next door, it stirs up a longing she’s been trying to quell. At 35, Beth has a job she enjoys and a sweet boyfriend who cannot promise her tomorrow. She tells herself no one gets to “have it all,” but little Kaylee seems to need Beth just as much as Beth needs her.

Beth’s boyfriend, Parker, loves her so much he’s decided to leave her. Bit by bit, he pulls back, figuring it’s better to break her heart now rather than later. If he were gone, he’s sure Beth would see that the family next door has room for one more.

But Parker isn’t the only one acting strange these days. Beth starts to suspect that the reason Kaylee’s father keeps pushing her away is because he’s hiding something. A secret big enough to destroy a family.

Summer vacation is almost here! And Pea O'Neil is stoked to try out the new local BMX track which is finally open. He and his gang of friends can ride all summer long!

But when Pea tries a back flip, he unwittingly opens a portal to another dimension and hordes of flying mutant zombie rats are unleashed upon the city. With the help of an otherworldly talking cat sent to help prevent the demise of humankind, Pea and his friends must hunt down the hungry mutants and send them back before the portal closes.

But when the zombie rats attack a neighbor man, the boys have to enlist the help of a graveyard looney and the city's stray cats. With time running out, Pea and his gang track the monsters to the city's sewer system. But in the city sewer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it’s eat…or get eaten.

This special edition bundle contains all three books from the Nano Z Series.

An artificially created nano-virus spreads out of control, turning all living beings, humans and animals, into flesh devouring monsters.

Mack Ericsson is trying to come to grips with his recent unemployment when the outbreak occurs. While desperately trying to survive, he comes across Amber, a fourteen year old who is tougher than she first appears.

Together they stay on the move, traveling across the country. Along the way they encounter other survivors and undead that will stretch them to their breaking point.

Contains all three books in the series:

Nano Z
Nano Z: Salvation
Nano Z: Oblivion

A brutal murder. An unlikely alliance. Unexpected peril.
Now that her children are grown and she has retired from her job, Eleanor Gentry spends her time writing mystery novels and working freelance editing jobs for aspiring novelists. But when she discovers a boy outside the local coffee shop in her home town, she feels compelled to discover what happened to the victim.
Detective Pierce Hirsh dislikes having a middle aged woman interfering with his case, but when she finds a hidden clue, he reluctantly joins forces with her.
Eleanor’s keen eye proves her value to the detective, but it also brings her to the attention of the killers. Will Pierce decipher the remaining clues before Eleanor pays for her curiosity with her life?

Fall in Love ... with heartwarming tales and romantic locations in this collection of escapist stories and romance novels from the USA Today bestselling author.

'Doesn't get much better than this sweet and romantic page-turner' (Closer)

FAIRYTALE ON FIFTH AVENUE - Every day, Charlotte visits Tiffany & Co on Fifth Avenue to study a piece of jewelery that holds special significance for her. But the very same item is also of particular interest to someone else...

THE HEARTBREAK CAFE
When a baby is found on the doorstep of The Heartbreak Café in the tourist village of Lakeview, everyone asks - what kind of parent would abandon their child?
Hollywood actress Ruth Seymour is home for the summer. But has an ill-advised fling with a handsome co-star resulted in a seriously unplanned consequence?
Jess feels increasingly left out as the only non-mum amongst her friends. Terrified she might lose them altogether, she embarks on becoming a mother too. But is she really ready?
Nina has come to Lakeview to live with her estranged father, Patrick after a bad break-up. But will she ever dare tell him about the secret she is concealing?
One thing's for sure: someone knows more than they're telling. And the truth won't stay hidden forever...

A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS - When Maddie decides to visit Manhattan in December, hoping that a classic New York experience might help heal her broken heart, she wonders if an encounter with a handsome stranger might turn out to be the perfect gift.

A DIAMOND FROM TIFFANY'S
It's been two years since Ethan Greene and Gary Knowles collided one fateful evening outside Tiffany & Co on Fifth Avenue.
A mix-up with their shopping bags sent each man's life on an unexpected trajectory, and while Gary and his fiancee are heading for happily ever after, Ethan's love life is not so assured.

All Rachel's dreams are coming true; her restaurant is going from strength to strength, and she and Gary are set to be married amongst family and friends at an idyllic New York location.
But when they arrive in the city only days before the ceremony, Gary seems distracted and restless. Is he having second thoughts?

Terri is dreading the Big Day, mostly because she thinks her best friend is making a huge mistake in marrying Gary.
But also because the wedding means that she will need to see Ethan, and face the hurt in his eyes and disappointment on little daughter Daisy's face.

Ethan is anxious to see Terri again; he truly felt they had something special, and plans to use the time in New York to prove to her that their relationship deserves another chance.

Will Rachel and Gary's big day go ahead as planned? Can Ethan and Daisy convince Terri that they belong together?

Or will the romance of New York and Tiffany's work its magic on the couples once more....
 

For a very limited time, you can get the first three twisted fairy tales from Jennifer Blackstream's Blood Prince series all in one tantalizing box set! Cinderella's prince is a werewolf with a secret in BEFORE MIDNIGHT. A Machiavellian vampire tangles with Snow White in ONE BITE. And in GOLDEN STAIR, Rapunzel's first taste of the outside world is a rakish incubus with a mischievous grin--and little else. These are not your typical Prince Charmings...which is good, because these ladies aren't your average princesses either.

Fairy tale romances have never been so wicked.

She's an elite spy, working for an agency so secret only three people know it exists. Trained by the best of the best, she has honed her body, her instincts, and her intellect to become the perfect weapon.

CODENAME: CHANDLER

Before special operative Chandler was forced to FLEE, she executed the most difficult missions--and most dangerous people--for the government. So when she's ordered to eliminate a crooked corporate CEO in a manner that looks like natural death, it's a regular day at the office... until she discovers she's not the only assassin hunting this particular prey, and her competition is aiming to make this hit into a political statement that will shake the nation.

HIT
The world's deadliest assassin just met her match...
 

A woman on honeymoon alone, in Verona, the City of Love?

Ava Ramirez has known happier days.
Suffering from fever and all alone at home on New Year's Eve, she is unceremoniously dumped by her fiancé just six weeks before their Valentines Day wedding.

Devastated, she cancels all the wedding arrangements she had painstakingly made over the past year. All except for one.
She decides to go on her honeymoon anyway, alone, to Verona, the City of Love.
Hoping to find inner peace and a clarity of mind with her solo trip to Italy, Ava is even more surprised to find herself drawn into yet another romantic encounter with the mysterious Nico.

But is she ready to handle even more heartbreak so soon?

Out of sight beyond Earth, the Taran empire spans the galaxy from its seat of power on Tararia.

Cris Sietinen was born with rare telekinetic gifts—abilities he refuses to ignore, regardless of the governing Priesthood's decrees. But, as heir to the most influential Dynasty on Tararia, only a stifled life of business and politics awaits him within the confines of his family's estate. Determined to be true to himself and explore the potential of his abilities, Cris leaves Tararia to begin a new life touring the stars.

When Cris unexpectedly receives an invitation to join the Tararian Selective Service (TSS), the only organization to offer an official telekinesis training program, a new future awaits. It's his dream opportunity to be among people like himself, free from the Priesthood and political objectives. Except, Cris' path was designed, and he's right where the Priesthood wants him.

Architects of Destiny is the first installment in the Cadicle series, a new space opera epic with elements of "Dune" and "Ender's Game." A fast-paced space adventure with intrigue, coming-of-age and romance, this short prequel is a prelude to the defining events in Tararia’s history in the ensuing years.
 

Nestled at the foot of Pine Mountain, Rose Hill has one traffic light, one patrol car, and one cold-blooded killer.

When rich and rotten Theo Eldridge is found bludgeoned to death in the local veterinary clinic, Rose Hill police chief Scott Gordon is forced to work with ambitious county investigator Sarah Albright. Unfortunately Sarah seems more interested in seducing Scott than in solving the crime.

Scott’s crazy about Maggie Fitzpatrick, but she's still grieving over the mysterious disappearance of the love of her life. Although determined to resist the powerful chemistry between them, Maggie finds herself deeply involved with Scott's investigation, and battling emotions she can no longer deny.

It’s a bitterly cold January in Rose Hill. As Scott and Maggie untangle the sticky web of Theo's shady business dealings, they uncover dark secrets that may connect Theo's murder to another committed twenty years before.

Her Flames Will Burn Brighter Than A Trillion Suns...As Long As She Survives The Climb...Tiz Phoenix And The Witch's Tree...A Superheroine Origin Story...

Book Description:

Welcome to the Ascension: a dangerous race to climb the Witch's Tree to unlock the secrets of its godlike power. Here are some quick race tips:

#1: Don't be a snack for the creatures lurking on the gargantuan tree. Oh by the way, good luck with that.

#2: Beat every other climber to the top before they beat you silly.

#3: Enter the Tower of Thorns with a full spell book, your best set of nunchucks, and every single vial of pepper spray ever made.

#4: Survive.

Think Harry Potter meets Hunger Games lite in this middle-grade mash-up of deadly competition, fantasy adventure and supernatural mystery...

But first, warm your hands by the fire as this book brings you right into its own cozy version of the Shire at the beginning, so that you may become acquainted with the characters before they face the dangers to come...

Fans of Percy Jackson will also enjoy this inspiring story of heroic perseverance against the impossible...

(A Contemporary Fantasy Adventure/Humorous Mystery, ages 9 & up)

When life gives Tiz Phoenix lemons, she hunts life down and kicks it in the shin. Afterwards, she juices those lemons then plants the seeds. She's a tree nymph. And that's what tree nymphs do to survive in a modern society that keeps stretching across our Earth.

Now that Tiz is thirteen, she's counting down the seconds to a tree nymph rite of passage that would grant her an object of immense power. With it, she could save her woodland home and reach her goal of protecting all things good and green.

That is, if she doesn't get grounded first.

The day before the rite, Tiz stumbles upon a pamphlet that her mother unwittingly dropped — her mom wants to banish her to a military academy for magical beings that lies in the farthest corner of the universe. Unlike other mystical schools that young witches and warlocks desperately want to get into, Tiz would rather run for the hills to stay out.

However, her attempts to avoid going could lead her into an even bigger mess — a mystery involving a monstrous green tree of legendary evil.

Katy McKenna has had enough near-death experiences and heartache to last a lifetime. Now all she wants to do is get her career back on track, find a nice guy, and live happily-ever-after. But when she hears about a man maliciously exposing innocent young women to HIV, she is compelled to put her plans on hold to stop him.

Meanwhile, Katy’s mother is forced to reveal a shattering childhood trauma that has come back to haunt her; her obnoxious baby sister is moving in, and her scuzzy was-band is stalking her.

And she’s beginning to wonder why every rotten person she has recently heard about has suddenly dropped dead.

Is it divine providence? Or is it murder?

An historic castle. A beautiful wedding. A dead groom.

Former big city cop, Inspector David Graham, is now leading a small group of officers in the tiny coastal village of Gorey. One Sunday morning, as he walks around the imposing Orgueil castle, Graham’s peaceful life comes to a shuddering halt when he finds a woman kneeling beside the body of a stricken man. As the woman’s screams ring out, Graham is there to assist – and to start gathering clues. Was it suicide? An accident? Or something far more nefarious?

Questions lead to trails that send the team digging through the history of not only the affected families, but the castle itself where a quartet of talented musicians have seemingly vanished. Monolithic in size and secrets, Orgueil Castle may reveal answers in the strangest…. and deepest ways possible.

With one dead, four missing, and many long-buried family secrets, Inspector David Graham wonders if there is enough tea to see him through it all.

The ‘First Blade of Ostia’ is an accolade few will achieve. In Ostenheim, a city obsessed with duelling, it is one that nobody forgets.

Bryn’s earliest memory is of watching duels in the arena. His earliest dream is of taking his place there.

Amero dal Moreno has no dreams. His life has been about fulfilling the expectations of others. In search of a path of his own, the dreams of others are too tempting to resist.

After years of sacrifice and hard work, Bryn Pendollo is finally a professional duellist. Becoming the First Blade of Ostia no longer seems the childish fantasy it once did. To find the man standing in his way is also his best friend will test him in ways he would never have believed.

The First Blade of Ostia is a standalone swashbuckling fantasy adventure novel set in the Middle Sea World of the Society of the Sword Trilogy.

Not just the usual vampire story … but one filled with twists, turns and suspense and told through the eyes of a kindred dog!

As dark forces close in on Brogio and his beloved children, the end of all vampires could come from a single blow at any moment.

When Kane sacrifices himself to save Snow Blood, the pack believes he is truly lost forever. After the devastating loss, a new ever-present threat of destruction surrounding Brogio, the original vampire, threatens his kindred.

While the pack stands guard watching for predators on the outskirts of Brogio’s winery estate, Snow Blood discovers Selene is keeping secrets from Brogio. This deception and Selene’s rapidly growing strength and independence could create a rift between the father of all vampires and his mate.

Snow Blood again helps hold their love together as he tries to protect them from the approaching evil. At the same time, Snow Blood suspects that Nova, the beautiful female wolf that attracts him in the forest, is part of a sinister plot to destroy his master … but he can’t resist her power over him.

Sam is a ninth grade girl trying to enjoy her first year of high school. Sam knows she has Down syndrome but she doesn't feel different; even though other kids sometimes treat her that way. Sam's new adventure involves a mini family reunion, exploring the interesting spaces of a retired military base and learning how hard it can be to "do the right thing". Challenges and new mysteries are all chronicled in Sam's private journal. In this book, Sam discovers that being yourself isn't just about what people can see; sometimes what you can't see is the most important part.

Seeing the future comes at a price. What price would you be willing to pay to save thousands of lives?

Mark Taylor knows his actions scream guilty—but he was only trying to stop the horrible terrorist attack. Instead of a thank you, the government labels him an enemy combatant and throws him in the brig with no rights, no trial, and no way to prove his innocence and learns that the CIA can do anything they want to him—anything at all.

Mark's just a regular guy—a photographer—who finds himself in an extraordinary situation when an antique camera he buys at a dusty Afghanistan bazaar produces photographs of future tragedies. Tragedies he's driven to prevent.

His frantic warnings about September 11th are ignored but put him in the government cross-hairs where he learns what being labeled an 'enemy combatant' really means...

Time Management: How To Get Things Done in 5 simple steps!

How can you practice the art of true time management and use it to free up your schedule?

This book will help show you how to achieve superior efficiency in every area of your life, to make proper use of your time and of course, develop excellent time management skills. – When effective time management skills develop into a good habit, it is almost certain that your vision will become a whole lot clearer.

What skills you'll learn when you read this book,

• Planning and prioritizing your work
• Types of scheduling lists
• Organizing your environment
• Focusing on what is important
• And many other key-points to help you move forward..

Small changes today are all you need to make, and that willingness to make it makes all the difference to you experiencing a whole new life ahead of you.—Hugo Gerard