Download or read book Hearts Never Lie written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for the animals at Safe Haven Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary has filled the holes in Zoey Morgan’s life and soothed the memories that haunt her. It helps that she works with Stephen Carey, whose uncle owns the sanctuary, and Declan Walker, who is as wild and untouchable as the animals they help. When a storm hits, flattening buildings and flooding roads, the sanctuary goes into lockdown. Zoey learns that her younger sister is lost in the storm, and she will risk anything to find her. So will the man who loves her—if she’d let him. Can he slip past the walls Zoey has built to hide her secrets? All Ruth wanted was to open a little cafe and do what she does best, but the price tag is years out of reach. Then a not-so-chance meeting with a gorgeous photographer and help from her hodgepodge family might just put the goal in reach. Except now both her future and her heart are at risk—will the cost be too high? You first met Zoey and Ruth as runaway teens in House Without Lies. Now they are all grown up and finding love in this two-story romance.

Download or read book Dogs Never Lie About Love written by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and published by Crown. This book was released on 1998-09-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs fill our hearts with love and our minds with wonder, but their emotional lives have remained unexplored since Darwin 125 years ago. Now in Dogs Never Lie About Love, controversial psychoanalyst Jeffrey Masson brilliantly navigates the rich inner landscape of "our best friends." As he guides readers through the surprising depth of canine emotional complexity, Jeffrey Masson draws from myth and literature, from scientific studies, and from the stories and observations of dog trainers and dog lovers around the world. But the stars of the book are the author's own three dogs whose delightful and mysterious behavior provides the way to exploring a wide range of subjects--from emotions like gratitude, compassion, loneliness, and disappointment to speculating what dogs dream of and how their powerful sense of smell shapes their perception of reality. As he sweeps aside old prejudices on animal behavior, Masson reaches into a rich universe of dog feeling to its essential core, their "master emotion": love. Like the dogs he loves, Masson's writing will capture the reader with its playful, mysterious, and serious sides. Its surprising insights provide a new dimension of understanding for dog owners everywhere.

Download or read book Your Eyes Don t Lie written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes Survival Isn’t Enough . . . Years of living on the street and fending for herself have made Makay Greyson tough and resourceful, if a bit disillusioned. She’s come a long way from sleeping in parks and scavenging for food. Her entire focus is on providing a better life for her young brother, one without fear of loss and neglect. That certainly doesn’t leave time for Harrison Matthews, who from their first meeting sends fire through her veins and upsets all her carefully laid plans. Makay has done things she isn’t proud of to survive, and those choices now threaten the small amount of security she’s created—and any chance of a future with Harrison. They’ve been raised in two very different worlds, and the secrets they both hide can only lead to disaster. There is only one chance to make it right, and one misstep could be fatal. Your Eyes Don’t Lie is a story about facing fears, sacrificing for those you love, and about a girl who thinks she isn’t worth loving and a guy who knows she is. Note: All the stories in the Lily's House series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Reading all of them will catch you up with characters in previous novels, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!

Download or read book Never Letting Go written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ronica gave Josiah up once before, and it was the right thing to do. But now that they’ve lived a life apart, does she really have to let him go again? After her life takes an unexpected turn, Ronica Wilson is ready to consider a future with Josiah Campbell, the friend she has grown to love, the man who has supported her through the worse trials of her life, never taking more than she can give. But fate has other plans, and Josiah soon finds himself trapped in an unimaginable situation with a person who has repeatedly betrayed him. Can they hold onto the future they long for while still doing the honorable thing? Meanwhile, Ronica’s close friend Natalie McColl is facing her greatest life challenge when circumstances around her estranged daughter begin unraveling. Sometimes putting one foot in front of the other seems impossible—until a miracle changes heartache into something wonderful. Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. The novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, the characters are like one big, extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now.

Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries written by and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 1188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cowboys Can t Lie written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2018-11-11 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes Love Needs a Little Help A stand-alone novel from the Lily's House series. Tara Levine hates everything about cowboys, from their boots and spurs to their funny stiff hats. But when she goes to the Silver A Ranch to ask for a favor in behalf of the abandoned girls at Lily's House, she meets Crew Ashman—and finds herself falling hard. Everything about Crew is different than she expected. But there’s a secret in his past that is driving them apart, and if he won’t share it with her, she’ll take matters into her own hands. Because maybe, just maybe, this cowboy might be the one who’s strong enough to stay. Rylee Williams didn’t want to be a bridesmaid at her estranged sister’s wedding, the sister who'd grown up with the family she was supposed to have. So why does she find herself in a dress two sizes too big and with no date for the wedding? Maybe it’s time to give up on her family once and for all. But a greased pig contest and handsome cowboy Beck Seeger might just change her mind—both about sticking it out and taking a chance at love. Tara and Rylee have been best friends since they met as teens at Lily's House. Now the foster sisters discover that sometimes love with a cowboy needs a little help from a horse and a pig. Note: All the stories in the Lily's House series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Reading all of them will catch you up with characters in previous novels, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!

Download or read book Just Unplug and Go written by Stan Crossland II and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever reached the end of the line? Where you can’t take ‘life’ anymore? After watching his Mom brutally batt le Alzheimer’s until the end and being worn out from the daily grind, Stan decided he was there; it was time to Just Unplug and Go See the World. Travel has always been the antidote for this weary soul! Selling every possession, he drove cross-country reconnecting with old friends, purchased a ticket to Thailand, and went traipsing around 11 countries for five months. Old school style: no maps, no guidebooks and no agenda. Determined to reclaim his mojo if it was still out there, equipped with a seasoned yet open-minded perspective on life, yearning to be awed again, Stan’s comical, insightful, heartfelt and friendly writing style will have you feeling as if you are right there with him. Come along as he shares nutty stories about random encounters, charming locals and exotic locales; with illuminating epiphanies sprinkled throughout. If you want to find out how adventure can recharge your soul, this is the book! Whether you are 21 or 51, this book joyfully reminds you the world is a marvelous place filled with astounding beauty, culinary delights, infectious people and enchanting experiences. All you need is a dash of wonder for the unknown, a smidgen of faith in others and the willingness to take chances. Everyone needs to unplug from regular life, drop his or her day-today routine and go see what lays beyond the proverbial comfort zone — Live vibrantly in the moment! Sit back, turn off the T.V., relax and enjoy a rollicking ride as Stan brings you along his journey to reawaken his passion for, well, everything. Don’t be surprised if you start booking your own travel odyssey soon enough. Life isn’t over until you say it is!

Download or read book The Envelopes of Life With Hoop and Harper written by Smaranika Tripathy and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the psychological aspects of human nature and life. It aims to guide its readers and make them aware about issues related to mental health and how to be prepared for the future. Hoop and Harper, the two characters in the book, personalize the difficulties of life that we face on a daily basis and show our ability to handle them independently. This book is based on ‘Talk Therapy’ and the power of communication which play a vital role in supporting and consoling a person undergoing distress in life, both emotionally and socially. This book upholds ‘positivity’. The concerns in the book come from our daily experiences which we have faced or will face at some point. Hence, the readers will be able to relate to them. This book emphasizes the power of interpersonal relationships and family support. It aims to build self-confidence and self-reliance in our readers. The uniqueness of this book lies in the fresh perspective it brings towards daily challenges; be it- longing for our loved ones, the horrors of the pandemic, boredom and so on. Two friends – Hoop and Harper, show the magical role that values like friendship, building self-confidence, a positive attitude, facing our fears and being hopeful play in our lives.

Download or read book Lily s House Series Books 1 4 written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2023-11-17 with total page 1142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Dream Didn’t Include Falling in Love Contains books 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Lily’s House series. House Without Lies (Lily’s House Book 1) Lily dreams of a big house, a place of refuge for runaway girls. She knows what it’s like to grow up feeling unloved, and she now fills every space in her tiny apartment with endangered teens. They don’t have everything they need, but together they have enough. Or so she thinks—until she meets Jameson and glimpses the mysterious something between them that just might mean real love. Jameson, who works as a teen counselor, believes the only way Lily can really help the girls is by certifying as a foster parent and going through the system. But becoming legitimate may mean losing some of the girls to the families who threw them away, and Lily hasn’t worked hard to save the teens only to abandon them now.It seems Jameson will be one more entry on the very long list of things Lily has given up for the girls. What other choice is there when she is all they have? When two of the teens’ fathers come looking for them, and another one’s mother plans to put her daughter in danger, Lily’s life spins out of control. They need a new home—and fast. A safe place. A house without lies. Tell Me No Lies (Lily’s House Book 2) Tessa Needs a Husband—and Fast! With her trust fund in jeopardy, Tessa Crawford enters into a relationship with a mysterious neighbor that soon turns into something more dangerous than either of them could have imagined. Two days before her wedding, Tessa Crawford’s world crumbles, leaving her hurt and betrayed. Worse, if Tessa doesn’t marry and receive her trust fund, her sister Lily will lose her house and the homeless girls she helps will have nowhere to go. But Tessa can’t marry just anyone, can she? Gage Braxton, the guy from next door, is willing to help her out, but rumors hint that he's an ex-con. Tessa quickly finds herself attracted to a man who has no intention of ever falling in love or of passing on his terrible legacy. When Tessa stumbles across evidence that may be proof of Gage’s innocence, suspects begin to line up. Someone is willing to kill again to see that the truth remains buried, and if Tessa doesn’t hurry and solve the old murder, she will lose not only her chance at love but may become the murderer’s next victim. Rachel Branton has created an exciting, romantic story with a new take on a theme that never gets old. Your Eyes Don’t Lie (Lily’s House Book 3) Sometimes Survival Isn’t Enough . . . Years of living on the street and fending for herself have made Makay Greyson tough and resourceful, if a bit disillusioned. She’s come a long way from sleeping in parks and scavenging for food. Her entire focus is on providing a better life for her young brother, one without fear of loss and neglect. That certainly doesn’t leave time for Harrison Matthews, who from their first meeting sends fire through her veins and upsets all her carefully laid plans. Makay has done things she isn’t proud of to survive, and those choices now threaten the small amount of security she’s created—and any chance of a future with Harrison. They’ve been raised in two very different worlds, and the secrets they both hide can only lead to disaster. There is only one chance to make it right, and one misstep could be fatal. Your Eyes Don’t Lie is a story about facing fears, sacrificing for those you love, and about a girl who thinks she isn’t worth loving and a guy who knows she is. Hearts Never Lie (Lily’s House Book 4) Some Secrets Aren't Meant to be Shared Caring for the animals at Safe Haven Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary has filled the holes in Zoey Morgan’s life and soothed the memories that haunt her. It helps that she works with Stephen Carey, whose uncle owns the sanctuary, and Declan Walker, who is as wild and untouchable as the animals they help. When a storm hits, flattening buildings and flooding roads, the sanctuary goes into lockdown. Zoey learns that her younger sister is lost in the storm, and she will risk anything to find her. So will the man who loves her—if she’d let him. Can he slip past the walls Zoey has built to hide her secrets? All Ruth wanted was to open a little cafe and do what she does best, but the price tag is years out of reach. Then a not-so-chance meeting with a gorgeous photographer and help from her hodgepodge family might just put the goal in reach. Except now both her future and her heart are at risk—will the cost be too high? A blind-date-gone-wrong is not the way Bianca would have chosen to celebrate the news that she might be losing her business, but saying no to the sister who took care of her after their mother’s death proves impossible. So for one date, one torturous evening, she’ll endure the company of an infuriating, heartless man she has no intention of ever seeing again. She doesn’t expect her heart to have other plans. Sometimes the unexpected is not only what you need, it’s exactly what you’ve been waiting for all along. You first met Zoey, Ruth, and Bianca as runaway teens in House Without Lies. Now they are all grown up and finding love in this intertwined three-story romance. REVIEWS "Oh my goodness . . . How loved Zoey's place! What a wonderful read. The characters were vivid and real. Both Zoey and Declan had endured some of life's worst tragedies perpetrated upon them by other people. My heart ached for them! Rachel however wrote them with no self pity but mature having overcome their hard pasts. BRAVO Rachel! People write about too many self pitying characters, thank you for resisting the temptation. Oh, in addition, it was a wonderful, sweet love story! ENJOY!!!" –Rainwater House Without Lies is a clean, contemporary romance with a satisfying ending (no cliffhanger). Feel-good, romantic book that lifts while at the same time addressing serious issues and deeper family connections. You will love Lily and her girls! There are sequels that tell the stories of other characters connected with Lily’s House. As one reviewer says, these are "Ideal for fans of Robyn Carr, Mariah Stewart, Sherryl Woods and Susan Wiggs." EDITORIAL REVIEW "Readers seeking inspirational women's stories with a broader focus than relationship-building moments will find House Without Lies just the ticket. It's filled with many different characters and diverse circumstances, but the overall plot holds true to its intentions and presents a vivid story made all the more immediate by Rachel Branton's choice of using the first person to capture Lily's daily life and feelings. Lily's accustomed to fighting for others: can she fight for herself, as well? An engrossing read, it's also a pleasure to add a note that while House Without Lies is part of a series, it's actually a fine stand-alone story that neatly concludes its plot. Readers will want more, but won't be required to hang off a cliff waiting for resolution—and that's a huge bonus to the first book in this series." –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

Download or read book Lily s House Series Book 5 7 written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Facing the Past Allow Her to Create a Future? Contains Books 5, 6, and 7 of the Lily’s House Series. Broken Lies (Lily’s House Book 5) Saffron Brenwood is a survivor. Having endured great tragedy at a young age, she’s arisen from the flames stronger than ever. She’s built her own business, her former foster sisters are her best friends, and she has a great boyfriend. That her relationships never last more than two months hasn’t really bothered her. There’s always the next attentive date—when keeping a man at arm’s length no longer works. But now her friends are getting married and her current boyfriend wants more. Only Saffron stands still in time, and she realizes the truth: deep inside, her heart is still broken. So she’s going back to where it all began, to face those who hurt her and find a way to fix her life once and for all. What she discovers surprises everyone. Because true love, though always changing, never dies. Sometimes it just needs a nudge—and a willingness to take a risk. In this fifth novel of the Lily’s House series, Saffron, the oldest and first runaway teen from Lily’s House, finally tells her story. No Secrets or Lies (Lily’s House Book 6) A Search for Answers Reveals a Mystery The man Halla dreams of making a future with has questions about her past, but how can she tell him the answers when she doesn't know them herself? She never planned to confront her parents, but she is desperate to know what really happened . . . Eleven years ago, Halla Jenkins climbed out a window at her parents' house, fell to the ground in a mangled heap, and fled. Eventually, she found Lily's House and a real family. Now as a successful online reporter and a blogger with a quarter million followers, she doesn't think much about her roots. But the man she's fallen for online and dreams of making a future with has questions, and how can she tell him the answers when she doesn't know them herself? She never planned to confront her parents, but she is desperate to know what really happened. The chance of meeting Oliver in person for first time makes it all worth the risk. Elsie Reynolds has had the same best guy friend for ten years. Sure there were a few times when he forgot they were only friends, but setting him up with one of her foster sisters always fixed that problem. For the most part, being friends was all either of them ever needed. But now Payden is moving on, and Elsie isn't quite sure how she feels about losing him. Especially if it's to the sweet-looking new teacher at the school where he works. Maybe kissing him is just what she needs to get them back into the friend zone. Kendall Brenwood was already an adult when she found Lily's House, but it changed the direction of her life, and she is finally living her dream, helping others as a nurse. Only sometimes does she grieve what she lost, even though she knows she made the right choice. When a new resident at the hospital catches her eye, she isn't sure she's ready to find love. Why won't he take no for an answer? Would he still want her if he knew her secret? She's about to find out. Join these three roommates from Lily's House as they take the road less traveled and find . . . love. Cowboys Can’t Lie Lily’s House Book 7) Sometimes Love Needs a Little Help Tara Levine hates everything about cowboys, from their boots and spurs to their funny stiff hats. But when she goes to the Silver A Ranch to ask for a favor in behalf of the abandoned girls at Lily's House, she meets Crew Ashman—and finds herself falling hard. Everything about Crew is different than she expected. But there’s a secret in his past that is driving them apart, and if he won’t share it with her, she’ll take matters into her own hands. Because maybe, just maybe, this cowboy might be the one who’s strong enough to stay. Rylee Williams didn’t want to be a bridesmaid at her estranged sister’s wedding, the sister who'd grown up with the family she was supposed to have. So why does she find herself in a dress two sizes too big and with no date for the wedding? Maybe it’s time to give up on her family once and for all. But a greased pig contest and handsome cowboy Beck Seeger might just change her mind—both about sticking it out and taking a chance at love. Tara and Rylee have been best friends since they met as teens at Lily's House. Now the foster sisters discover that sometimes love with a cowboy needs a little help from a horse and a pig. Clean, contemporary romance with a satisfying ending (no cliffhanger). Feel-good, romantic books that lifts while at the same time addressing serious issues and deeper family connections. You will love Lily and her girls! There are sequels that tell the stories of other characters connected with Lily’s House. As one reviewer says, these are "Ideal for fans of Robyn Carr, Mariah Stewart, Sherryl Woods and Susan Wiggs." Editorial Review "Readers seeking inspirational women's stories with a broader focus than relationship-building moments will find House Without Lies just the ticket. It's filled with many different characters and diverse circumstances, but the overall plot holds true to its intentions and presents a vivid story made all the more immediate by Rachel Branton's choice of using the first person to capture Lily's daily life and feelings. Lily's accustomed to fighting for others: can she fight for herself, as well? An engrossing read, it's also a pleasure to add a note that while House Without Lies is part of a series, it's actually a fine stand-alone story that neatly concludes its plot. Readers will want more, but won't be required to hang off a cliff waiting for resolution – and that's a huge bonus to the first book in this series." –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 1070 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Midnight Run written by Linda Castillo and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t miss this classic tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo! Lean, edgy former police detective Jack LaCroix had forty-eight hours to clear his name and keep his freedom. To do it, the escaped prisoner needed attorney Landis McAllister, the woman he’d once thought would share his life. The woman who thought he’d betrayed her. Landis had just pulled her life together. Now Jack was back, compelling her to believe in him despite the damning evidence, proving with a touch that the ashes of their fiery past still smoldered. With the law on their heels and bullets flying at their backs, could they rekindle their trust in each other and find the proof Jack needed before time ran out? Originally published in 2003

Download or read book Royal Time written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2023-09-25 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient castle leads to the past—and love. Renovating a medieval castle in the country of Beaumont is a fantastic opportunity for engineer Emerson Shaw. Yet part of him isn’t sure if working closely with Jianne Selmone is a delicious promise or a terrifying sentence. Because try as he might to woo her, she doesn’t seem to feel the way he does. When the work takes on a sudden and very strange twist, he finds himself dependent upon Jianne for the first time, and maybe that’s exactly what she needs to break free of her past. An ancient castle, a passageway through time, a king in danger, and a witch? You’ll find it all in the magical country of Beaumont, where true love has a way of righting old wrong and making dreams come alive. This is the last of four novellas in the Royals of Beaumont series, where each story is a stand-alone that can be read individually or as a series.

Download or read book Unbounded Series Books 4 6 written by Teyla Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unbounded Series Books 4-6 They Have Become the Guardians of Humanity Contains books 4, 5, & 6 of the Unbounded series “The author has clearly thought through the nuances of the story's theme and engineered a few surprising plot twists that elevate it . . . above the level of the average thriller." -Publishers Weekly The Escape (Unbounded Book 4) Renegade Unbounded are the last line of defense between the ruthless Emporium and unsuspecting humanity, but how long can they continue the struggle alone? Three weeks of waiting to free their allies from an Emporium compound in New York City have Erin Radkey and her Renegade friends on edge. Frustrations run even higher when they uncover a new Emporium plot involving the nation’s highest leaders, a plan full of more deceit than Erin imagined possible. With each passing day, the pendulum swings closer to world-wide Emporium rule and mortal servitude. Making sense of her personal life is every bit as challenging as being a guardian of humanity. Erin fears that her increasing abilities will alienate everyone around her, including those who love her most. Her relationship with Ritter Langton has been on hold these past anxious weeks, and though their connection runs undeniably deep, the constant presence of the mortal Keene McIntyre adds to the tension between them. Choices loom before Erin that affect not only her personal life but how she does her job. With political intrigue and non-stop action, the Escape adds satisfying dimension to the Unbounded world, whose characters and storyline have captured the imaginations of thousands of readers. The Reckoning (Unbounded Book 5) Erin Radkey has always known the day would come when she would have to personally confront the Triad leader of the power-hungry Emporium. But she never thought it would be with a snake in her head that feeds on her energy. Or that she’d be in the company of an uncertain ally who might turn on her at any moment. The stakes are high as new intel uncovers a startling Emporium plot that will catapult the entire world into war. Erin is determined to save not only the mortals but also her friends—even if it means sacrificing herself and her newfound love for Ritter Langton. Ritter is just as determined to save Erin and prevent what would usher in the most bloody century the world has ever known, but even he might not recognize the person she becomes. Every day the enemy grows stronger. There will be no second chance. Only one can survive The Reckoning. Lethal Engagement (Unbounded Book 6) Guard, protect, and above all, stay alive. Mari Jorgenson is going undercover to protect the man who is the face of the Unbounded. Expensive clothes, a great disguise, a chance to play with knives—what’s not to like? But Mari glimpses within herself a darkness that threatens to turn her into the very evil she is fighting. Two months after the announcement that rocked the entire world, Mari Jorgenson is going undercover to protect the man who has become the face of the Unbounded. What’s not to like? Expensive clothes, a great disguise, a chance to play with knives—and all with a Renegade partner she might just be falling for. Mari can’t think of a better assignment for practicing her shifting ability. But when everything goes horribly wrong on the first day, it will take everything she has—and more—if she and her friends are to keep humanity’s best hope for peace alive long enough to unite the world. Along the way, Mari glimpses within herself a darkness that threatens to turn her into the very evil she is fighting. Join Mari, Keene, Jace, Cort, and other Renegades from the main Unbounded series as Mari shifts through an adventure that will ultimately set the stage for the greatest and final battle with the Emporium.

Download or read book Insight written by Teyla Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2019-01-12 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the CORE: Commonwealth Objective for Reform and Efficiency Detective Reese Parker is a survivor. Having left behind a violent past in Welfare Colony 6, she is now a sketch artist and detective with the New York Enforcer Division. Her entire focus is maintaining peace and order among the CORE’s remaining two million residents, to make certain their society never faces another economic and nuclear Breakdown. She must also keep her secret. Because she never wants to be sent back to Colony 6. With constant Teev surveillance and rigid control in the CORE’s most heavily populated state, Reese’s job mostly consists of tracing small-time juke pushers or sending rebellious students to reconditioning. She doesn’t have to face demented fringers that encroach upon the Core like her counterparts in Dallastar do, or patrol the northern borders where radiation-crazed animals attack unwary travelers. She’s content with being the most accurate sketch artist in the CORE. But when one of her sketches puts her up against a human monster bigger than anything else that threatens the CORE, it’s a fight she might not survive. Note from the author This novella is part of my Colony Six futuristic dystopian sci-fi series. After finishing the first two books, I decided I wanted to write about the catalyst that took Reese, one of my important characters, back to Dallastar near where she grew up and where the series really begins. This is the case that almost got her killed and eventually led to events that in subsequent books reunites her with her childhood crew from Welfare Colony 6, otherwise known as the Coop (after the cramped conditions and chickens they raised there for extra food). You can read this story either before or after the first two books—it doesn’t have spoilers. If you are new to my series, keep in mind that this short piece won’t contain the intricacies of the much longer novels, but I hope it’ll give you a taste of my post-apocalyptic world. I’ve included terms at the end of the novel to help catch you up, so maybe take a peek at those. Enjoy!

Download or read book Reason to Breathe written by Rachel Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keisha doesn’t have time for a man she thinks abandoned her, but this time Xander is staying to fight. Keisha Jefferson’s dreams of marrying the man she loved and becoming an attorney like the father she lost were cut short one stormy night when her choices slipped from her grasp. Four years later, she’s ready to take on the world again, though her dreams have changed, especially those involving love. When another storm brings Xander Greenwood back into her life, he’s every bit as attractive as before—and as devastating to her heart. While her life was spinning out of control, he’s made good, a poor boy from a small town now turned doctor. But this time, Keisha won’t fall into his trap. She wants nothing to do with the man who didn’t love her enough to fight for her. Xander has sacrificed much to achieve his goals, but he’d give it all up for one more chance with Keisha. If only he can get past her secrets to understand why she left him. Yet the truth he discovers threatens to unwind all the progress he’s made with her. Can he find his way back, or will he lose her again—this time forever? Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. Each of the novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, characters are like one big extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now. What people are say about the series: “Kiss at Midnight is evocative, revealing, and hard to put down. Its realistic dilemmas and character growth powers a story that is compelling and involving.” –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "This clean romance has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages. The ending is completely satisfying with exactly the right blend of sweet and passion to thrill lovers of wholesome romance.”

Download or read book Unbounded Series Books 7 9 written by Teyla Branton and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 1084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Renegade’s Last Chance to Save Humanity Requires an Ultimate Price. Contains books 7, 8, & 9 of the Unbounded series “The author has clearly thought through the nuances of the story's theme and engineered a few surprising plot twists that elevate it . . . above the level of the average thriller." -Publishers Weekly The Takeover (Unbounded Book 7) Since the announcement of Unbounded existence, the mortal world has quickly polarized. One faction wants all Unbounded—Renegade and Emporium—dead. Others worship them as gods who have come to save the world and bring it immortality. The tension between these groups is ready to explode. Meanwhile, the Emporium has a new player, one who has upped the stakes in the battle for humanity. Many innocent mortals are sacrificed as the Emporium Triad grabs for control. As Erin Radkey, Ritter Langton, and their Renegade allies struggle to stay one step ahead of the enemy, their increasing abilities are tested to the limit—as is their trust in each other. They have only one chance to change the game, to save humanity. A desperate plan that requires an ultimate price no one can bear to pay. But everything is not always what it seems, especially in the world of the Unbounded. The Avowed (Unbounded Book 8) Erin and her crew race into action when a family descendant goes missing. When she must choose between protecting those she loves, which life means more? In a chaotic world newly adjusting to the announcement of Unbounded existence, Erin Radkey and her Renegade crew jump into action when a family descendant goes missing. They must rule out not only their enemies but also their disgruntled new allies to find those responsible for this and other disappearances. Meanwhile, unusual shipments of goods brings to light a dangerous alliance between the former Emporium Triad and a powerful, ruthless new faction tied into ancient legend. Erin thought sharing her secret with her new husband would be comparably easy, but it changes everything about her place on the team. When she must choose between protecting those she loves, which life means more? The Unsworn (Unbounded Book 7) After the escape of the most dangerous man in the world, Erin and her crew must race to gain control of a fabled city before he uses its technology to control the entire world. While the world watches, the city of the Avowed is rising from the depths of the ocean where it has existed for thousands of years. Like a miracle, it surfaces, an entire city filled with four million long-lived people who have amazing abilities. Yet under the guise of friendliness, Erin’s biological father, a temporary unwilling guest of the Avowed, has gone missing. Erin is determined to find him, but devastating news of a breach at the Renegade prison compound in Mexico must take priority. Erin and her team race around the world to recapture their prisoner and to stop three separate plots targeting control of the Avowed city and its advanced technology. Failure means certain war. Above all, she must safeguard the secret of the Avowed seer, or innocent blood will be on her hands. She’s almost sure that means she’ll have to kill him. Permanently. Meanwhile, Erin is undergoing a personal metamorphosis, and her Unbounded genes exult in her newfound abilities. She isn’t quite sure if she can believe in herself or tolerate the risk to the baby that means everything to the man she loves. But Erin refuses to back down as she protects both her friends, family, and the mortals she has sworn to protect. Urban fantasy with terrifying consequences, powerful romance, and characters who are uniquely human.