Download or read book Forever Surprised written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Forever Bold written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ariana Ali Rahman is a princess who is always up for fun, but then one night changed everything for her. That one night showed her what good she could do and set her on a dangerous path speaking up for those who had no voice. Determined to bring justice to the unheard, Ariana heads to New York City only to become a target for her charitable work. Jameson Duke was in Special Forces until the powers that be forced a career change. Instead of following in his parents’ powerful political footsteps, Jameson became an agent with the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Then the powerful influencers decided they weren’t done dictating his life. Jameson was pulled into his boss’s office and ordered to protect Princess Ariana upon her visit to New York City. Jameson knew two things: one, he was tired of spoiled diplomats, and two, if the powers that be wanted him near Princess Ariana, then last thing he was going to do was get close to her. What Jameson thought was just another assignment protecting a spoiled princess turns into something much more dangerous. Shots are fired, and lives and hearts are on the line. But who is pulling the strings from the shadows and will they all make it out alive?

Download or read book Forever Devoted written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Layne Davies needed a break—a break from the busy bodies in her small town of Keeneston, Kentucky and a break from dating men who turned into scared little boys upon meeting her father. That’s why she was so excited to have been invited to speak at a medical conference in Charleston, South Carolina. Never did she think her whole life would change the second she stepped on that stage. Walker Greene can’t talk about his job. He can’t talk about what happened that one night off the coast of Nigeria when his team was ambushed. No one would believe him even if he could talk about it. But his training kept him alive until he was able to sneak back into his small hometown of Shadows Landing, South Carolina. But when people show up looking for Walker, he has no choice but to listen to his best friend, Dr. Gavin Faulkner, and turn to a total stranger for help. Layne may be Gavin Faulkner’s estranged cousin, but that doesn’t mean she’ll drop everything to work with someone who Gavin refuses to tell her anything about . . . until she sees Walker Greene. All her protective instincts come alive upon seeing the wounded soldier and Layne knows there’s only one place to keep him safe—Keeneston. Walker becomes a hunted man, and Layne is determined to keep him safe as she finds herself drawn to him more and more each day.

Download or read book Forever Notorious written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Mueez knows all about being something you’re not. Everyone knows she works security in Washington D.C., but that wasn’t exactly the truth. There are many layers of deception in Abby’s life from her job to the man she’s with—a man she doesn’t have time to fall in love with when her life and so much more was on the line. Too bad she didn’t tell her heart that. He knew there was more to Abby than everyone else saw, but he never asked. He had his own secrets to keep. But then the President called and all deceptions fell to the side as more than just their truths are laid bare. With bullets flying and lives at stake, could he and Abby do the scariest thing possible—become the couple that would set the town of Keeneston on fire?

Download or read book Shattered Hearts Series Box Set 1 written by Cassia Leo and published by Gloss Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their love was unbreakable, until his stardom tore them apart. Now he’s back, and her shocking secret threatens their second chance. Fifteen-year-old Claire, a troubled foster child, unexpectedly finds solace and love with her foster brother, Chris, and his caring mother. Their bond becomes her lifeline until a life-changing opportunity for Chris puts Claire in a difficult position. Following Chris and Claire's devastating breakup, her world is further upended when her neighbor, surfer Adam, unwittingly stumbles upon her deepest mystery. A bet ensues, and as Claire tries to protect her secret, she's confronted with Adam's revelations and the unexpected return of her ex, Chris, whose heart remains shattered by their breakup. Claire must face tough decisions, navigating love, trust, and the consequences of her choices. This boxed set includes three novels from the New York Times bestselling series. The Shattered Hearts Series is a steamy and tender rock star romance. - Forever Ours (197 pages) - Relentless (262 pages) - Pieces of You (372 pages)

Download or read book Forever Concealed written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can love find a way when truth is concealed? Gabe Ali Rahman is the standby heir to the crown and he’s okay with that. So what that he’s gotten the reputation of being a playboy prince? He’s had a lot of fun along the way. But now he wants more in life than casual flings. When his king asks him to negotiate a peace treaty, Gabe sees his chance to prove himself as something more than tabloid fodder. But when he rescues a woman from unwanted attention at a bar late one night, Gabe conceals his identity. He could never imagine the connection he would form, and the trouble that came with that little white lie. Sloane Holiday just wanted to keep her nose down as she finished her Master’s degree. Without the help from the family she left behind, Sloane depended on waitressing at night to pay for school. Everything was going according to plan until one night someone noticed her. Sloane was rescued by a dark and handsome man whose touch left her realizing just how alone she really was. The unwanted attention eventually led to gunshots . . . and this mysterious man now insisting on protecting her. Can Gabe and Sloane survive when truths are concealed or can love conquer all?

Download or read book Adventures of a Bookworm written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when the bookworm becomes the main character? Paige Turner and her book club friends live a thousand lives through the characters of their romance books. In real life, they’re just one of the millions of people running around New York City. That is until a New Year’s Resolution to lose her virginity forces Paige to step out from behind the pages of her books. Paige strikes out on romantic adventures inspired by the main characters of her favorite romance books from every genre and trope to fulfill her resolution. Paige learns that it’s a truth universally acknowledged that billionaire bosses are hot, that some meet-cutes aren’t cute at all, that furries can fill in for shifters in a pinch to fulfill a paranormal romance trope, and sometimes that sexy cop really is there to arrest you. Paige is in for the adventure of her life, from virginity auctions to secret clubs to emergency room visits. But she learns that it’s not the romance that makes the heroine the main character. It’s finding her inner strength, determination, and confidence that makes her the heroine of her own story. Can Paige fulfill her New Year’s resolution without getting arrested or fired and maybe even find herself and love by the end of the year?

Download or read book Rescued written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-18 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kane Townsend was with the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit until one case changed everything. Hampered by the red tape preventing him from saving an innocent life, Kane left the FBI and started his own private contracting company. Kane was called in to rescue people all over the world when the government couldn’t or wouldn’t get involved. Now headquartered in the small town of Shadows Landing, Kane was called in to rescue a woman. Little did he know, this case would once again change everything. Waverly Davenport was a Chief Science Officer in Charleston, South Carolina. She’d developed a new technology that would disrupt the criminal world. Waverly decided to take a well-earned vacation before starting the long process of patenting and selling her technology. The last thing Waverly expected at the five-star resort was to be kidnapped and held for ransom while out on an excursion or to fall for the man sent to rescue her. Kane thought the case would be over once he rescued Waverly. Now, they were on the run, trying to make it back to South Carolina as the kidnappers pursued them. As Kane and Waverly’s hearts become involved, so does the mystery of who is after Waverly and why. Can Kane and Waverly discover the truth before it’s too late?

Download or read book Targeted written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hunter Townsend loves his new home in the small town of Shadows Landing. It’s his sanctuary when he comes home from a mission as part of his Special Forces team. Maggie, the infuriating, monogram loving, bright color wearing, cuter than she should be woman, who loves to tease him was the only issue in Shadows Landing. Until a mission goes wrong . . . Maggie Bell is an Olympic sharpshooter and is getting ready to go for the gold once again. She loved nothing more than letting the handsome, yet cocky Hunter put his foot in his mouth over and over again by not telling him she was a better shot than he was. He just kept digging that hole and she just kept smiling. While everyone groaned when Maggie and Hunter started verbally sparring, Maggie loved it. She’d earn Hunter’s respect when he saw her win gold. That is, if anyone finally tells him she’s in the Olympics. But that all seems inconsequential when Shadows Landing becomes a target. Now will Hunter and Maggie put their verbal sparring aside and find the threat before they end up in the crosshairs?

Download or read book Face Off written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stone Townsend is the center for the pro-hockey team in Charleston. There are just a few things he’s concerned with: bringing his large family together again, leading his new team to a championship, and doing a lot of scoring–on and off the ice. Which is why it was the worst time to get an injury under new team management and a new coach. Natalie Novak owns a new sports academy that trains and rehabilitates athletes. She’s also a former prima ballerina and daughter of Charleston’s new hockey coach, though no one knows it. But there was a lot more going on behind her pretty costumes and flawless leaps, including being thrown into the spy world when she was dancing in London. She thought it would be simple enough to leap back out, but her past is about to find her. All Stone cared about was getting back into skating shape for the tournament. But when the paradox of Natalie gets his attention, he realizes there’s a lot more to her than meets the eye–including someone who wants to kill her. With his heart and career in Natalie’s hands, he vows to protect her with his life. Keywords: Shadows Landing, South Carolina, Romantic Suspense, Comedy, Sports, Action

Download or read book Escaping Shadows written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kordell King might act as if nothing ever bothers him, but this small-town sheriff’s deputy knows something isn’t right and it’s eating him up. The cute bartender he’s longed for since she first moved to town is hiding something—something she doesn’t want anyone to know. Georgina Grey wasn’t who she said she was. Her real last name was Greyson. As much as her family ruled Martha’s Vineyard and the world of pharmaceuticals, she was just Georgie here in Shadows Landing. And that was how she was going to stay . . . until her family found her. Trusting Kord with the truth gave Georgie more than an assurance that her potential death wouldn’t be in vain. It gives her a partner—someone to help protect her as she stands against the storm. However, it also puts a target on Kord’s life when he refuses to leave her to fight alone.

Download or read book Bluegrass Singles Collection written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bluegrass Singles Collection contains all four books that are a follow-up to Kathleen Brooks’s Bluegrass Brothers series. Each book contains the story of one of the previous side characters from the previous series. All Hung Up What do you do when the perfect proposal gets all hung up? Taylor Jefferies fled the Hollywood spotlight and found herself helping the citizens of the small town of Keeneston. As luck would have it, the sexy man who caught her eye and found a place in her heart joined her at college that fall. She just had to graduate college, find a new job, and try to stay out of the media spotlight she’d grown to hate to make her happily ever after possible. Trey Everett has done a lot of growing up since he left Keeneston for college. Now twenty-six years old and making a name for himself in the NFL, he has found true love. It's just as simple as asking America’s Sweetheart, Taylor Jefferies, one little question to secure his happiness. The only problem stopping his fairy tale ending is that someone is determined to kill the mood . . . and the love of his life. Bluegrass Dawn Keeneston's favorite family had anything but a smooth start. It's the late 1960's in Keeneston and life is very tense for everyone. War consumes the news and young men prepare themselves for the draft. Jake Davies is fresh out of high school and head-over-heels in love. He’s known she's the one since she hit him in the head with a cheese ball, but then his world crashes around him when his number is drawn in the draft. Marcy Faulkner's home life has caused her a lot of grief. Her sheltered life is quickly turned upside down after a night in a jail cell with the very handsome Jake Davies. The spark is immediate and undeniable. Everything is perfect until one fateful night. Marcy stands by watching as Jake is delivered the news about the draft and knows this could make or break their entire lives together. With Jake's deployment looming and Marcy's parents being unsupportive, the young couple must fight to be together. Will their strong love endure the trials of war or will the enormous stress of the situation be too much for them to bear. The Perfect Gift The newest generation in Keeneston has an idea for the perfect gift for Nabi's birthday. Nabi dedicated his life to learning the security trade from one of the best, Ahmed Mueez. After seventeen years, Nabi has established an amazing career as an elite soldier and investigator in the small town of Keeneston, Kentucky. However, his pursuit of the perfect career left him with little time to find love. He longs to start a family as he watches his mentor's children, Abigail and Kale, come into their own. When Nabi wakes for yet another birthday alone, he decides it’s time to do something about it. Kindergarten teacher Grace Duvall thought she'd never get a second chance at love. Just as she was ready to give up, fate stepped in. Fate, or Abigail Mueez as she's known around Keeneston, has something else in mind for this sweet teacher. With a little help from Abby and her friends, a pitcher of spiked sweet tea, and some breaking and entering, will Nabi and Grace discover they are perfect for each other and get their own happily ever after? The Keeneston Roses In spite of heartache, the Rose sisters have learned there is no expiration date on love. Lily Rae Rose has been headstrong since she was a child. She was the oldest, after all. Maybe that’s why she fell for the bad boy next door. But Lily learns that not all bad boys can be reformed. After suffering the pain of a broken heart, Lily dedicated herself to finding the perfect match for her friends. This let her enjoy the benefits of love without the pain. Until town gossip John Wolfe forced her to confront the pain of the past. Daisy Mae Rose may only be minutes apart from her two sisters, but she always felt invisible as the middle sister. When a man makes her the center of attention, Daisy blooms under his loving care. That is, until he joins the war effort and leaves her behind forever. But there was someone else who had loved Daisy in high school, and now he has returned. At their 70th high school reunion, he decides to see if there’s a reason to move back to Keeneston. Violet Fae Rose was always the wild one. After high school, she did the unthinkable for a single woman in the early 1960s . . . she left the small town of Keeneston and went to culinary school in France. While in the City of Love, Violet falls madly in love with the one person she shouldn’t. Violet quickly finds out the downside of a forbidden romance and runs away to the French countryside to lose herself in her cooking. But sometimes it takes returning home to fully put things back together. Violet finds peace in playing matchmaker with her sisters for many years. And then one day, Violet finds herself on the receiving end of someone else's matchmaking. Time can heal many wounds, but the Rose sisters' wounds run very deep. Will the three sisters finally find true love during their golden years? And better yet, can Keeneston even handle three Rose sisters in love?

Download or read book Bluegrass Brothers Collection written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 1538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bluegrass Brothers Collection contains all seven books that are a follow-up to Kathleen Brooks’s Bluegrass series. The book follows the Davies family and close friends that live in Keeneston, Kentucky. Bluegrass Undercover The Davies boys are now the primary targets of every single woman in Keeneston . . . and a few criminals determined to make the small town their safe haven. The first book in the Bluegrass Brothers series features Cade Davies is an ex-Army Ranger, teacher, and the new head coach of the high school football team in Keeneston. He barely has time to adjust to all of the changes in his life before he runs into the school's fiery new guidance counselor and a new threat to the peaceful town of Keeneston. DEA Agent Annie Blake was undercover to bust a major drug ring preying on high school athletes across the South. After her transfer from Miami to Kentucky, Annie looks to make her career by solving the biggest case the DEA has open. What Annie didn’t count on was becoming the local gossip. Amid marriage bets placed by the entire town, a priest as a landlord, and a trio of thugs after her, Annie looks to Cade for help in bringing down the drug ring before anyone else is hurt. But can the unflappable Annie deal with the feelings that follow? Rising Storm Brought together by a brutal crime—nearly torn apart in their search for those responsible. Katelyn Jacks was used to being front and center as a model. But she never had to confront the Keeneston Grapevine! After retiring from the runway and returning to town to open a new animal clinic, Katelyn found that her life in the public eye was anything but over. While working hard to establish herself as the new veterinarian in town, Katelyn finds her life uprooted by a storm of love, gossip, and a vicious group of criminals. Marshall Davies is the new Sheriff in Keeneston. He is also right at the top of the town’s most eligible bachelor list. His affinity for teasing the hot new veterinarian in town has led to a rush of emotions that he wasn’t ready for. Marshall finds his easy days of breaking up fights at the local PTA meetings are over when he and Katelyn discover that a dog-fighting ring has stormed into their normally idyllic town. As their love struggles to break through, they must battle to save the lives of the dogs and each other. Secret Santa It wouldn't be Christmas in Keeneston without a party! Everyone's invited, even Santa… Kenna's court docket is full, Dani's hiding from her in-laws, Paige and Annie are about to burst from pregnancy, and Marshall is breaking up fights at the PTA Christmas Concert. The sweet potato casserole is made, the ham and biscuits are on the table, and men are losing their shirts - and not because of bets placed with the Rose Sisters! All the while, the entire town is wondering one thing: who is the Secret Santa that showed up with special gifts for everyone? Acquiring Trouble At one time, Miles Davies thought Morgan Hamilton had ruined his life. Now, she may be just what he never realized he wanted. As a natural born leader, Miles Davies accomplishes anything he puts his mind to. Upon returning home from his special forces duties, he has become the strong foundation of the Davies family and his company. But that strong foundation is about to get rocked in a big way by the one woman that always left him fascinated and infuriated. Keeneston’s notorious bad girl is back! Morgan Hamilton’s life ended and began on her high school graduation night when she left Keeneston with no plan to ever return. As a self-made businesswoman, Morgan is always looking for her next victory. Little did she know that next victory would involve acquiring the company that belonged to the one man she always wanted for herself. With their careers and lives on the line, will Miles and Morgan choose love or ambition? Relentless Pursuit Pierce Davies was too busy to settle down . . . and then he realized the one girl he thought would never give up on him was now in the arms of another man. Pierce Davies watched as his older siblings fell in love - something this bachelor was not ready for. After all, he was now the most eligible man in all of Keeneston! Though Pierce enjoys the playboy lifestyle, his life is his work and that hard work is set to pay off big time with the unveiling of a big secret. However, this work hard, play hard attitude may have also landed him in hot water as he finds himself arrested for a brutal murder with all evidence pointing to him. Tammy Fields has been suffering from the crush to end all crushes. But her flirtations have fallen short as Pierce Davies always ended up in the arms of a Keeneston Belle. Having waited long enough, Tammy decides now is the time to grow up and move on. She has a good job as a paralegal and a hot new boyfriend. But everything changes quickly when Pierce is arrested and Tammy is called upon to help with his case. While working closely with Pierce to prove his innocence, she realizes her crush is something far more meaningful as she risks everything to save him. Will they finally find love or will the increasing danger prevent their happily ever after? Secrets Collide After spending the past few months wrapping up his life outside of Keeneston, the mysterious Cy Davies is finally coming home. And he’s not coming alone. After rescuing a sassy investigative reporter for a gossip magazine in a dark alley, he takes her to the one place he knows he can keep her safe — Keeneston. Gemma Perry was having the worst week of her life. Now she finds herself in a small town where gossip is the currency, a place where she should fit right in. During the most difficult time of her life, Gemma must trust the man that came to her rescue to unlock the clues to bring down a dangerous criminal intent on silencing her. With their lives in danger, will Gemma and Cy be able to discover themselves and true love? Final Vow Everything that has happened in Keeneston has boiled down to this moment . . . Ahmed must fight for his life, and for love. As the ultimate bodyguard, Ahmed's focus has been protecting the lives of everyone he cares about. When the darkest part of his past resurfaces, Ahmed knows he must go on the offensive to protect his future . . . a future with the one woman that can match his toughness and return the love that was once robbed from him. Bridget Springer's private security work involves training with a mysterious man feared by many in her line of work. She finds herself drawn to Ahmed despite his attempts to remain distant. Bridget vows to help Ahmed in his pursuit of justice, not knowing the full danger that she would find along the way. As Bridget and Ahmed's passion heats up, so does the threat from Ahmed's oldest enemy. Can they defeat him and finally be free to pursue their chance at love?

Download or read book Forever Ours written by Trisha Leigh and published by Evermore Publishing. This book was released on with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book one of the New York Times bestselling Shattered Hearts Series, re-edited and re-released for a young adult audience. After years of being tossed from one foster home to another, Claire arrives at the home of Jackie Knight and her son, tattooed guitarist Chris Knight. Chris becomes Claire’s first friend and first love. But Chris's dreams of musical stardom and Claire’s need for a stable home put their love at odds. Chris struggles with his plans for the future, entirely reluctant to leave Claire behind; until Claire does something that may break their love — and the only home she’s ever known — forever.

Download or read book Moonshine Mischief written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Farrington is a witch on the run. She’d been running for centuries until two witches, Zoey and Slade, defeated the evil Alexander allowing the witches to gather safely in Moonshine Hollow, Tennessee. So when the evil from Jane’s past finds her, she makes a run straight for Moonshine Hollow. Galen Sinclair is the new doctor in the small mountain town of Moonshine Hollow. He doesn’t know witches surround him until he falls in love with one. Now it seems his meeting with Jane Farrington wasn’t just chance, but fate. And fate isn’t done with her surprises. Zoey and Slade are getting married. It’s the first witch wedding in four hundred years. To say everyone is excited is an understatement. But while being inundated with wedding planning, Zoey feels a shift in the magic around Moonshine Hollow when Jane Farrington arrives. Zoey had thought evil had been defeated, but could this be just the beginning?

Download or read book Framed Shadows written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tinsley Faulkner loves art more than anything in the world. She’s a painter and owns an art gallery in the small town of Shadows Landing. But suddenly her life is changed when a man walks into the gallery looking to sell some art—art she knows is stolen. What she thinks is just a one-time thing quickly escalates into something so dangerous people have died for decades to protect it. Now Tinsley finds herself fighting for more than just her life, but to correct a historical wrong that’s affected generations of people. FBI Special Agent Paxton Kendry had just been transferred, against his will, to the Art Crimes division in Charleston from Atlanta’s violent gang task force. Something about his transfer never sat right with him, and he’s determined to get to the bottom of it. Only Tinsley Faulkner keeps sidetracking him. Instead of ignoring the feisty artist, he finds their verbal sparring matches invigorating. Until one day Tinsley stumbles onto something bigger than either of them could imagine. Now it’s up to Paxton to protect Tinsley as she finds herself in the middle of the most dangerous art heist of the century. But can he protect his heart along with her life, or will they disappear like the art Tinsley is willing to die to protect?

Download or read book Broken Shadows written by Kathleen Brooks and published by Laurens Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trent Faulkner was happy working with his hands to build custom furniture. He had made a name for himself and his design company. Love wasn’t even on his radar. Then one client broke down his barriers, only to make him leave in the morning. Trent made a resolution to forget about her, but that was hard to do when she was everywhere he looked, including in his heart. Skye Jessamine might be America’s newest sweetheart, but she’s really just a small town girl who had been broken down by everyone around her so that they could mold her and her career into superstardom. Then a chance meeting with Trent Faulkner gave her a glimmer of happiness before it was ripped away from her. Skye’s willing to fight for love, but that’s not the only fight she has coming when she finally tries to break free of the spotlight. Skye can think of only one man to put her trust in when her life is in danger. They say love is worth fighting for and now Trent will do just that. Trent and Skye fight for their lives as they try to make it through the shadows hiding behind Hollywood’s bright lights. But are they prepared for what comes when those lights hit Shadows Landing?