This work is the first of many to come. It contains events in my life made of a little of this--and a little of that--and mostly me. Also it is in part fictional. It is derived from a true story. I thank God for giving me an open heart to let in forgiveness. Forgiveness is saying "I will forgive you especially when I am asked to do so." Not being able to forgive brings unnecessary grief upon others as well as on each other. I no longer see you as an adversary or a rival. I love you even if you cannot love me back. So here's to love and a better life. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
"Lush and lavish, Sing Me Forgotten hit all the right notes." —Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrow "A deliciously magical feminist twist on the beloved classic The Phantom of the Opera." —Kester Grant, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Court of Miracles Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house. Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house’s owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high—and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives. But Isda breaks Cyril’s cardinal rule when she meets Emeric Rodin, a charming boy who throws her quiet, solitary life out of balance. His voice is unlike any she’s ever heard, but the real shock comes when she finds in his memories hints of a way to finally break free of her gilded prison. Haunted by this possibility, Isda spends more and more time with Emeric, searching for answers in his music and his past. But the price of freedom is steeper than Isda could ever know. For even as she struggles with her growing feelings for Emeric, she learns that in order to take charge of her own destiny, she must become the monster the world tried to drown in the first place. "Enchanting, lush, and decadent." —Adalyn Grace, author of All the Stars and Teeth Also by Jessica S. Olson: A Forgery of Roses
Her entire life has been a lie. Being with Eli is the most honest thing she’s ever done. Parker Hauser lives the perfect life and knows exactly where she's been and where she's going. Parker has to be perfect. Perfect grades, perfect body, perfect life. Until she meets Eli Winter. Eli throws her entire life into chaos when he denies her the one thing she wants from him. One chance encounter stokes her desire for the man who refused to touch her and left her questioning everything. When Parker tries to help his new business, the spotlight turns on Eli's military record. And sins from the war he's tried to forget may come back to destroy them both.
Stella Ford's grasp on reality is already loose, and it's about to come undone. When the college junior flees Chicago and leaves her toxic family behind, she heads for coastal Maine to find the one person who brought her peace years ago: Sam Bishop. But the Sam she once knew now has painful secrets. Stella is determined to heal them both. Healing, however, is a challenge when the walls of her everyday existence collapse. And when Sam's best friend is his worst enemy. When the line between life and death blurs. When an end is just a beginning. When lust and rage rule. Yet during extraordinary chaos, there can be extraordinary love, even if that love comes with a twist. Welcome to death tripping. A thriller, a paranormal, and a passionate romance, CLEAR crosses genres and breaks boundaries. *Please note: Clear is a standalone. This book contains strong language and sexual content and is meant for mature readers. REVIEWS "This story is exquisitely twisted. It was a very psychologically demanding read for me...not much catches me off guard or makes me squirm, but CLEAR manages to do both in the best possible ways! The pace is perfect, the tone is unapologetically raw and honest, and the result is intensely entertaining and mind-bending." -K and M's Book Haven "Every page is written with vivid attention to the intricate details and complex characters. Clear is poignant, raw, and sometimes downright gritty. Everything about it pushes boundaries, giving a completely new meaning to the moralities of life and death, love and loyalty, reality and perception." -Tammy and Kim Reviews "This unforgettable, incredible story will consume you. I devoured it. Clear is erotic, intense, and utterly addictive. It will mess with your mind and test your limits." -Confessions of a Book Whore "It is fast-paced, crazy, f***ed up, confusing, but an all around complete and total mind f*** that will leave you scratching your head and wanting to dive right back in to make sure you 'got' everything that happened, and to experience it all over again." -The Book Trollop
It has been six years since the Awakening, and peace in Spokane, Washington is still tenuous at best. The vampires and shifters are all vying for control of the city and the humans seem to be the ones suffering the consequences, or so it seems. Aria Naveed has spent the last two years of her life fighting to make the many wrongs of the world right, but soon finds out that the humans aren't as weak as they appear and may be a more terrifying foe than any of the other races combined. When a stranger rolls into town with trouble on his heels, Aria finds herself trapped in the middle of a battle that could cost her more than she has bargained for as a fight for justice turns into an unexpected fight for her life.
Vietnam, 1971 Was he a threat to himself or the other marine pilots? Lieutenant Devon Carmichael was not sure how to answer the straightforward question. The experiment he had been involved in was months ago, with no apparent side effects. "Honestly, I don't think so." The commanding officer stepped forward. "No? Well, while you were sick, you ran a 108-degree fever. The doctor didn't force me to take you to the hospital because no one knew what the hell was wrong with you. Then I was told flat out to keep my nose out of your past." The captain sighed and moved toward the door. "Your fever was sure strange. By all counts, you should be dead, or brain damaged." With the knob in his hand, he turned to look at his young officer once more. "So no, huh? Okay, if you say so." He pulled the door open, turned, and leaned against it. "Oh, Dev, a couple other things I may not have mentioned before. You were seen on South Point Hill overlooking the beach and the defensive fighting positions yesterday by the military police, and in the hangar walking around your plane the day before that. And in both instances, you simply vanished! Now seeing as how I know you never left that bed for a single minute since we put you there three days ago, this poor old country boy has to stop and ask himself, 'Do you possibly have a twin?'" The senior officer raised an eyebrow at Devon's expression of shocked surprise. "Son, you just might want to ask yourself about that top secret stuff one more time. Because personally, I disagree with your answer." He stepped into the hall to let Devon rethink what it had meant to be part of the Carmichael Experiment.
Inspired By a True Story. 'A Twist of the Blade' is a suspenseful thriller filled with mystery. From the infamous French Quarters of New Orleans to the magnificent Oak Alley Plantation to the historic streets of Saratoga Springs and Washington DC, 'A Twist of the Blade' will keep the reader on the edge of his seat with the intricate web of deception, political intrigue, misdirection and betrayal. Dealing with issues of domestic violence, deceit, abuse and trumped-up criminal charges, the story lends itself to one of perseverance, heroic triumph and acceptance and belief in a justice system that is not always perfect. 'A Twist of the Blade' was inspired by real events and personal experiences of the author. With suggestive dialogue, sexual situations, violence and graphic language, it is designed solely for a mature audience.
Mistakes? You name them Jessica Sousa has made them and having regrets doesn’t change a damn thing. As her life begins to fall down around her, she questions every decision she’s ever made. She comes to one conclusion—she doesn’t deserve to be happy. Preston West thinks Jessica is fine the way she is. He loves her and intends to convince her they belong together. A challenge never deterred him in the past, and he doesn’t plan on letting it get in his way now. Unfortunately he might not have the time he thinks he does to win her heart. As the clock ticks down they have to battle not only Jessica’s stubborn pride, but her failing health, and someone hell bent on destroying her forever. The odds are against Jessica and Preston, will they find a way to beat them?
Connor believed he lived a relatively easy life until a sorceress transforms him into a wolf. Refusing to do her bidding, Connor escapes. He follows his intuition to travel far away, all the while fighting to keep his humanity from the wolf’s all-pervading instincts. Lost and alone, Connor dreams of a beautiful young woman who brings color back to his monochromatic existence. Ever since her mother passed away, Melody Saltman has been plagued by nightmares. No night occurs without her fighting for her sanity until one evening a beautiful grey wolf breaks into her dream to save her from the inky darkness. In this Dreamtime, Melody and Connor discover that each is more than what they appear to one another. Trevor has been watching Melody ever since she was a little girl, manipulating and maneuvering to have her as his own. When she agrees to him courting her, Trevor knows that he is close to realizing his return to full power as one of the Brotherhood. One way or another, he will have Melody. When Melody discovers Connor is real, new questions about her past and her sanity come to the fore. How can it be possible to love a wolf, let alone spend the rest of her life with one, when Trevor is there for her? Can Connor become the man Melody needs in her life? More importantly, does he want to?
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones. Discover the tension and romance that brews in the sultry Louisiana heat as private investigator Gideon Baker and Jessica Savoie cross paths amidst murder, betrayal, and a maze of classic cars in the sixth installment of the beloved Big Uneasy series. Private Investigator Gideon Baker is on a mission to locate a missing husband. A lead takes him to the Savoie Salvage yard in the heart of southern Louisiana. However, the owner is no more, and his daughter, Jessica, is left to untangle the chaotic aftermath of her estranged father's legacy. Jessica Savoie would prefer to be anywhere else but the salvage yard, dealing with the remnants of a father she never knew. The yard—essentially a junkyard—is a hotbed of unresolved daddy issues and literal heat rash. And as if that's not enough, there's also the matter of a dead body. As Gideon and Jessica navigate the labyrinth of murder, betrayal, and vintage cars, sparks ignite between them. But can they survive the blistering Louisiana temperatures and the danger that lurks behind the gunshots long enough to fall for each other? Dive into Beaucoup Fracas, the sixth riveting episode in The Big Uneasy series, and experience a journey of suspense and passion you won't forget. Embrace the heat, mystery, and charm of New Orleans in this thrilling romantic suspense series. Get your copy of Beaucoup Fracas today!
