Download or read book The Bullet Meant for Me written by Jan Reid and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On April 20, 1998, Jan Reid was shot during a robbery in Mexico City, where he had gone to watch his friend, the boxer Jesus Chavez, fight. In The Bullet Meant for Me, Reid powerfully recounts his ordeal, the long chain of life events that brought him to that fateful attack, and his struggle to regain the ability to walk and to be a full partner in a deeply satisfying marriage. Re-examining the whole trajectory of his life, Reid questions how much the Texan ideal of manhood shaped his identity, including his love for boxing and participation in the sport. He meditates on male friendship as he tells the story of his close relationship with Chavez, whose career and personal travails Reid details with empathy and insight. And he describes his long months in physical therapy, during which he drew on the unwavering love of his wife and daughter, as well as the courage and strength he had learned from boxing, to heal his body and spirit. A moving, intimate portrait of a man, a friendship, and a marriage, The Bullet Meant for Me is Jan Reid's most personal book.

Download or read book Shotgun Marriage written by Danica Favorite and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this inspirational historical, a couple forced to marry to avoid scandal learn how to love and be a family when they take in an orphan. Forced to wed to protect their reputations after being trapped overnight in a mine, Emma Jane and Jasper Jackson’s marriage is one in name only. Resenting the choices taken from him, Jasper’s determined not to lose his heart. But it’s not so easy to stay distanced from his new bride when a gang of bandits abducts them both. Other young women might be ecstatic to land Leadville’s wealthiest bachelor. But Emma Jane would rather have Jasper’s love than his family’s money. A true bond with her handsome husband seems impossible . . . until their ordeal leaves Emma Jane caring for an orphaned baby. In reach now is the one thing neither expected—the chance to turn a convenient marriage into a forever family.

Download or read book No Trail Behind Me written by Gary Ray and published by Wordpaint, Inc. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andre Washington is a streetwise young thug with something to prove and attitude to spare. When he finally decides to step up to the Big Time, he doesn't care who pays the costs. Marshall Hightower doesn't want to make any waves. Finally settled into a new home after years of foster care, he just wants to run track and avoid trouble in middle school but he quickly finds himself running from far more than lithe-limbed competitors. Na'ohmi Lightfoot is more than just a pretty mixed girl with unsettling copper brown eyes. She's the key to an impossible magic. One that can make or break empires. Though she desperately wants to find her missing parents, there are evil men behind her, men determined to see her captured, dead, or worse.

Download or read book Sister Hood written by Debra Erfert and published by Stone Horse Press, LLC. This book was released on 2023-03-29 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avery James, field producer of Hollywood’s hottest reality show, My Only Love, hires Larabee Investigations after someone tries to kill her while scouting next season’s filming location in Arizona. Maxine Larabee hopes solving the celebrity’s case might end her company’s financial struggle, and at the same time prove to her lead investigator, Jack Atmore, she has what it takes to be a good detective. But Max has a bigger problem than just trying to prove her investigative abilities to a man with whom she’s attracted and probably falling for. The strongest lead in Avery’s case trails straight to an ex-contestant Chantilly Belle, a woman who’s engaged to His Royal Highness Prince Armanno d’Avalos of Cardinara. Getting to question Chantilly might be more difficult than getting Jack’s respect, or keeping Avery alive.

Download or read book Amortals written by Matt Forbeck and published by Angry Robot. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE VERY BEST PERSON TO CATCH YOUR KILLER…IS YOU. Matt Forbeck arrives as the new king of high-concept - with a blockbuster action movie in a book. In the near future, scientists solve the problem of mortality by learning how to backup and restore a persons memories into a vat-bred clone. When Secret Service agent Ronan "Methusaleh" Dooley is brutally murdered, he's brought back from the dead one more time to hunt his killer, but this time those who wanted him dead are much closer to home. FILE UNDER: Science Fiction [Future Thriller / Cheat Death / Rogue Agents / Who Killed Who?] From the Paperback edition.

Download or read book The Bodyguard written by Natalie Wrye and published by Wrye Writing. This book was released on with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BISHOP I’m not the good guy in this story. Technically, I’m the bad one. Because men who kidnap their wives aren’t exactly ushered to the front gates of Heaven. And the fact that she doesn’t even remember me? Well, that just ensures my one-way ticket to Hell. My one saving grace: I’ll do anything to make sure my wife Dani is safe after the attack that left her without a memory. I’ll lie. I'll steal. I’ll kill. In fact, I’ll have to. Because bad guys aren’t supposed to get happy endings. And if I don’t save my precious Dani from this next attack, neither will she… AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Bodyguard is a steamy suspenseful romance and is part of a series of full-length novels in the Gafanelli Mob series. It contains foul-mouthed characters, lots of twists and plenty of heat. If any of these doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, please do not read.

Download or read book Bones written by K.L. Speer and published by K.L. Speer. This book was released on 2024-01-24 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bones was born with the miraculous power to heal, but all her gift has brought is death. As a child, her older brother trained her to survive, and so survive she did. The blood on her hands will never wash off, she is broken and scarred in more ways than one, but she survived. After finally escaping the ruthless raiders who imprisoned her for twelve long years, Bones is haunted by her past and desperate for atonement. Freedom is short-lived, however, as the rumors of her abilities catch up to her. Dragged to the northwest mountain stronghold known as the Vault, Bones finds herself involuntarily drawn to the tight-knit crew who captured her, and the feelings she begins to develop for Trey, the heart of the crew, scare her more than all the horrors of her past. Bones struggles to maintain her distance, navigate her trauma, and deal with the new horrifying ways her healing powers are used to root out a budding revolution. As her defenses slowly break down, everything she believes about herself and the world is challenged, forcing her to confront the question: what are you surviving for?

Download or read book Heartless Lover written by Faith Summers and published by Khardine Gray. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger… For a man like me, that thing is darkness. The darkness from my past never ended my life. It darkened my heart and flowed through my veins, fueling my hunger for revenge. That's why I accepted the job to protect her. Her: Summer Reeves. The beautiful angel who became an asset to me when she saw something she shouldn’t have seen. The job should have been simple. Protecting her meant getting closer to catching the man who betrayed me. I learned long before I joined the Bratva that you have to be heartless to be strong. Except, she was the wild card I never saw coming. From the moment her lips touched mine, she became the exception to my rules. That was the moment I claimed her. I didn’t care that she didn’t belong in my world. Or that belonging to a man like me was her worst nightmare. I always get what I want. She’s mine to protect. So when death comes to take her, I plan to fight to keep her. ‘Heartless Lover’ is the fifth book in the Dark Syndicate series. It is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Romance, complete with HEA and no cliffhangers.

Download or read book Dance with a Gunfighter written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Willa Cather Literary Award finalist*** A young woman faces unimaginable tragedy and a broken, guilt-ridden gunfighter is driven to help her in this harsh and powerful page-turner that explores the darkness in the human heart. Gabriella Devere grows up quickly after a gang of outlaws attacks her family. When the law won't help her, she takes matters into her own hands. Jess McLowry left his war-torn Southern home to head West, where he hired out his gun. When he learns what Gabriella plans, he knows a young woman like her will have no chance against the outlaws, and vows to save her the way he couldn't save his own family. But the price of vengeance is high and Gabriella's willingness to sacrifice everything ultimately leads to the book's deadly and startling conclusion. From readers: "Compelling, thrilling, entertaining" "The story is about horrible acts against human beings, secrets that will hurt no matter what path the guy takes but he's determined to do the right thing. It costs him." "Captures your heart and your mind." "What a great book!!! I couldn't put it down!!!" "Never has a setting more captivated me than it did in this book. I could see it all, the desert, the wild towns."

Download or read book The Big Truck War written by Maxwell Perry and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Big Truck War I (Jarhead) Jeffery Maxwell with five compatriots using all their fellow drivers blockade the ports, international crossings, local highways, freeways across the nation. Then "Head" does somthing radical, it starts "The Big Truck War." This story is 21,958 words. In Big Truck War II (Revenge) Jarhead sees the hell-fire missile fired from underneath the Cobra Attack Helicopter. He knew instinctively what it was. He dives into his giant buddy's Hoss side sending them both off the charging speedboat into the cold waters of Baja, Mexico. After reviving Hoss the guys grab some wreckage floating up the coast. It's weighing heavily on Maxwell; his two men killed by the rocket. And he knows an attack on a Government instillation is suicide, but no one has ever accused Head of "good judgment." This story is 28,716. In "King Nicotine" "Lucky" Mahorn with his babe "Ace" Kami Spade along with sidekick Joe Rambo bring the outlawed tobacco into the states. It's year 2103; a new four month yearly calendar is introduced, along with a new pro racing motor track. A very violent new game called "Crunch" is featured. This story is 12,538 words. The last story I'd like the title to read "Nuclear Animal." It features Joe Mama with Maximum Hassle and the final games & meals, songs. The games are ICBM-Darts, Cruise Mussile Horseshoes, Stealth Bomber Hide & Seek. And Mutant hunting, these apply we say if some mutated humans actually live. This story is 8,430 words.

Download or read book My Love Forever written by Kate Hofman and published by DCL Publications. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prince Lysandros of Patrai, Greece, is in exile in France. The year is 1949. During the Greek civil war, an extremist element pronounced a death sentence on the Prince, and although there is now peace, the death threat has not been lifted. Homesick, Lee attends a lecture about recent excavations in Greece. To his surprise, Genevieve, the archaeologist, is young and beautiful. When he finds she is fluent in Greek, he is delighted. They meet again in Paris and when, one evening, he sees her home, passion flares between them. When the death threat is lifted, Lee is free to return to Greece, and Genevieve is heartbroken at the thought of losing her lover. A voluptuous blonde shows an avid interest in Lee. Genevieve fears that Lee will succumb to the blonde's wiles. Then, again, maybe not.

Download or read book Hold Me Like a Breath written by Tiffany Schmidt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Penelope Landlow's world, almost anything can be bought or sold. She's the daughter of one of the three crime families controlling the black market for organ transplants. Because of an autoimmune disorder that causes her to bruise easily, Penny is considered too "delicate" to handle the family business, or even to step foot outside their estate. All Penelope has ever wanted is independence--until she's suddenly thrust into the dangerous world all alone, forced to stay one step ahead of her family's enemies. As she struggles to survive the power plays of rival crime families, she learns dreams come with casualties, betrayal hurts worse than bruises, and there's nothing she won't risk for the people she loves. Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Kimberly Derting, this first book in the stunning new Once Upon a Crime Family series from acclaimed author Tiffany Schmidt will leave readers breathless.

Download or read book Mr Monk Helps Himself written by Hy Conrad and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the series of original mysteries starring Adrian Monk, the brilliant investigator who always knows when something’s out of place.... Natalie is taking a break from studying for her PI license—the last step to becoming Monk’s full partner. She sneaks off to Half Moon Bay for a retreat run by Miranda Bigley, leader of the Best Possible Me self-help program, but her plans for a relaxing weekend are disrupted when Monk tracks her down to rescue her from the “cult.” Their argument is cut short when Miranda, in full view of everyone, calmly walks to the edge of a cliff and jumps. Even though Miranda’s death looks like suicide, Natalie is sure it's murder. But Monk brushes her off to help the SFPD solve the murder of a clown, despite his coulrophobia, aka fear of clowns. As Monk and Natalie begin their independent investigations, they quickly learn that if they want to figure out whodunit, they will have to find a way to become true partners.... An all-new story starring Adrian Monk by Edgar® Award–nominated Monk screenwriter and coexecutive producer Hy Conrad. It’s compulsive, page-turning fun.

Download or read book The Violin Case written by Nora Quick and published by Nora Quick. This book was released on 2015-01-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doomed from the beginning Marly walks alone. A rich boy, a fence, a pimp, an arms dealer, a host of grifters, and a crazed West Coast P.I. are all involved in the theft which threatens to bring war between the strongest crime family in town and another with a price on her head. When a sniper begins cleaning up loose ends, it’s a race against time. he Coldest Case Come to Chicago’s Hottest P.I. Marly Jackson. Tasked by her ex-lover Finn with finding a rare violin, the case explodes. From back-alley deals in the slums to the halls of academia, it seems everyone wants a piece of the violin, and everyone is willing to kill to get it As the mystery stretches back further and further into the past Marly must find not only the violin, but its secrets. But when dead bodies begin piling up and the players go to ground it’s down to the wire. When revenge, passion, greed, and cold-blooded betrayal dance deadly around her, can Marly stay alive long enough to get to the truth and discover what is real and what is smoke and mirrors in The Violin Case?

Download or read book Red written by Kate SeRine and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairytale characters meet the mean streets of Chicago in this gritty paranormal romance featuring Little Red Riding Hood as a tough-as-nails detective. Once upon a time, a spell went awry, stranding Make Believe characters in the ordinary world. Since then, Tess "Red" Little has worked as an Enforcer for the Chicago branch of the Fairytale Management Authority. All grown up and with nothing to lose, she's not some waif with a basket of goodies. Guns and combat boots are more her style now. And on her latest assignment, no one’s living happily ever after. Someone is viciously murdering transplanted Tales, and the list of characters capable of such grisly violence includes more than one of Red's old flames. To make matters worse, she’ll be working alongside sexy, enigmatic Nate Grimm, the FMA's lead detective and part-time Reaper. Red normally prefers playing the lone wolf, but Nate's dark side makes him perfect for this case. That is, if she can trust him. As she learned long ago, believing in the wrong person can have big, bad consequences.

Download or read book Bullet Catcher A Novel written by Joaquin Lowe and published by Serial Box. This book was released on 2020-07-22 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dark Tower meets True Grit in an epic fantasy Western Imma once dreamed of leaving her isolated desert town and becoming a Bullet Catcher––an outlaw who can fend off bullets with a bare hand. But that was before her brother Nikko died, and before the Bullet Catchers were wiped out. Now Imma's stuck washing dishes with no prospects for a better future. But when a Bullet Catcher comes to town, everything changes. Her dream rekindled, Imma follows him, hoping to find answers and a purpose. What she finds will change not only her life, but her whole world. From author Joaquin Lowe comes a magical western with a strong female protagonist, action and adventure, and a unique coming-of-age story Read the whole series: Bullet Catcher Season 1 Bullet Catcher Season 2: Shadows of the North Published by Serial Box (serialbox.com)

Download or read book The Devon Scot written by Eric Mills and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Gunn has found himself the perfect job, close to his home in South Devon. Having trained as a marine biologist, it’s a change of career, but it will allow him to set up home with Kate, his long-term girlfriend. But within weeks, it all starts going wrong. Together with his boss Bill Hexter, he becomes embroiled in a macabre discovery on a local farm. It looks like a scoop. But with no explanation, Bill tells him to drop the story. Ever impetuous, John persists and is summarily fired. The following day, Bill is killed in suspicious circumstances. Realising he must be the prime suspect, John tries to discover the truth behind Bill’s death, whilst staying out of reach of the law.