Charming and intelligent but somewhat lacking in the purpose and dedication departments, protagonist Frank Softly just can't seem to find a profession that suits him, much to the chagrin of his family. Still, his journey to find himself is full of entertaining adventures and misadventures. Modern-day readers will find a lot to love in Wilkie Collins' A Rogue's Life. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.
Enjoy this FREE steamy Navy SEAL Protector Romance by award-winning military romance author Patricia D. Eddy. Camilla I’d rather be elbows deep defusing a bomb than deal with my feelings. But civilian life is messy. It's also all I’ve got after one slip up almost sent me home from my last tour in a body bag. Now I debug lines of code by day. At night, I run an online message board for vets. When I’m not with West—a retired SEAL. It’s not what you think. We’re online gaming buddies. Geeking out and trash talking until all hours. But now, he wants to meet. I haven’t let my guard down with anyone in years. I’m not sure I know how. West Six years after leaving the teams, the cold-sweat nightmares are only getting worse. But Cam’s irreverent mouth and uncanny ability to quiet my demons are welcome distractions. She doesn’t do relationships, but after one date, I’m on fire for more. When I’m forced to take on a risky rescue mission to save my dojo, she retreats behind her keyboard—with her secrets. I’m willing to lay it all on the line to prove broken can be beautiful. But she has to show me her raw edges—and trust they're a perfect fit for mine. ~~ Breaking His Code is a found family, steamy protector romance free series starter featuring a hot retired Navy SEAL, a sarcastic retired Army Ordinance Specialist heroine injured on mission, and a whole lot of banter and geeky hacker goodness. Grab this reverse grumpy sunshine found family romance today. Each book in the Away From Keyboard series is a standalone, but past characters do reappear in future books so you'll never have to say goodbye to any of them.
This book reveals the life of R. Clay Crawford, his dreams, his schemes, his successes and his failures, as he launched himself into many of the most turbulent episodes of 19th century United States history. Like everyone, he was born with a family history, not just genetic but also cultural determinants; this book reveals the influences on his behavior inherited from his father and his grandfathers. He likewise passed on to his children a model, not just genetic but cultural. Even so, Clay Crawford's story is not just a family affair. He was a "self-made man" living in an age when such was thought to be a national asset--and thus stands out as a warning that the worship of the "self-made man" may produce more rogues than Rockefellers.
Enjoy this steamy Protector Romance with a reclusive former Navy SEAL hero and a heroine on the run from a killer by award-winning military romance author Patricia D. Eddy. Wyatt I'm no hero. Don't much care that the Navy disagrees with me. My years as a SEAL left me with a ledger full of blood, a permanent limp, and a complete inability to function in polite society. Up in the mountains, no one bothers me. Hell, no one even knows I exist. It's better that way. So why did I bring the beaten and bloodied woman back to my cabin? Because when I found her trapped in an SUV hanging upside down at the edge of the cliff, she whispered three words I couldn't ignore. "He'll kill me." No, he won't, darlin'. Because anyone coming for you? They'll have to go through me. No one messes with a SEAL and survives. Hope One night, one mistake, and I’m trapped. My boyfriend-turned-captor will never let me go. Unless I take matters into my own hands and escape. But even then, he finds me, and now the car I stole is hanging upside down, balanced on a tree, on the side of the mountain. In a snowstorm. When a stranger comes to my rescue, I don’t want to trust him, but I don’t have a choice. Will this bearded mountain man be my salvation? Or will the man who wants me dead kill Wyatt too? ~~ Defending His Hope is a found family, steamy protector romance featuring a reclusive, grumpy former Navy SEAL who'd prefer to be left alone, a heroine on the run from her evil ex, and an adorable Belgian Malinois dog named Murphy. Each book in the Away From Keyboard series is a standalone, but past characters do reappear in future books so you'll never have to say goodbye to any of them.
These warriors sacrificed body, heart, and soul for their country. Now, they’ll fight for love. Lose your heart to Patricia D. Eddy’s compelling characters in books 4-6 of her bestselling Away From Keyboard series. This volume contains 6 bonus scenes featuring your very favorite characters from Second Sight, By Lethal Force, and Fighting For Valor! Second Sight Dax The Taliban stole my vision, along with any hope I had of a normal life. Abandoned by my brother-in-arms, alone, I started Second Sight to help people. So why can’t I help myself? When my business partner has to take off to save his first love, I take over his case. But how can I keep Evianna safe when I can’t even see her? Evianna I’m about to become one of the most well-known and powerful women in the tech world. Until a former employee threatens my life. Second Sight has a stellar reputation, but they assign me a blind bodyguard—who happens to own the company. He saves my life once, but can he protect me from a threat neither of could see coming? By Lethal Force Ford I fell in love at eighteen, and never looked back. But then I went off to war, not knowing Joey had been kidnapped and was fighting for her life. Being trafficked nearly destroyed her, and by the time I made it home, I’d lost her forever. Until her sister calls me twenty years later. She’s missing again, but this time, I’ll stop at nothing to find her. Joey I survived the worst kind of hell. That’s what everyone tells me. That I survived. I disagree. My body lived. My soul? It’ll never be the same again. I lost my fiancée, my confidence, and any hope of living a normal life. I managed. Even became a doctor. But I have a dark secret. Under my long sleeves are twenty years worth of scars. When I’m taken from a Doctors Without Borders camp, my worst nightmares come true. No one will find me this time. Not even the man I’ve loved for twenty years. Fighting For Valor val·or: great bravery in the face of danger, especially in battle Ripper My story isn’t a good one. Six years ago, I was tortured and broken so badly, Ripper died, and Isaad was born. Shaped into a weapon for the wrong side, I couldn’t remember who I’d once been. Who I’d wanted to be. Until my captor imprisoned Joey Taylor. I fought my way back with the help of brothers I’d forgotten, though every day, I wish I could stop fighting. Until I meet her. Cara I heard something I shouldn’t have, and now I’m on the run. Seattle seemed like a safe place to start over—until it’s suddenly not. But there’s a man here who wants to help. I thought he was homeless, but he’s just damaged. Maybe worse than me. When we’re together, neither of us feel quite so broken. Can we survive what’s coming? Or will Ripper lose the only thing he has left? Me. Note: These books contain scenes of torture, references to human trafficking, and implied sexual violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Please be aware of these themes before purchasing.
Ryker I thought I’d left my past behind. With fatherhood only days away, I’m even willing to hand over the reins of Hidden Agenda to West Sampson, a retired SEAL and the best damn tactical genius on the planet. Until a man follows Wren after her baby shower, and I’m forced to confront shadows I thought I’d long banished. A group of ruthless killers are after me, but they don’t care who gets in the way. And they’re not above using my pregnant wife and unborn baby to exact their revenge. They don’t know my family. Don’t know what we’re capable of. Don’t know how far we’ll go to save the ones we love. No one’s getting to Wren and our daughter. Not without going through me. In this thrilling Away From Keyboard novella, celebrate the birth of Ry and Wren’s baby, and find out what’s next for the rest of Hidden Agenda and Second Sight.
Vampires don’t have one true enemy. They have a hundred. But Stefan’s hatred of demons was forged by a century of torture at Lucifer’s hand. All because a Lepidan—a beautiful, winged creature with no conscience—consigned him to Hell. His escape is the stuff of legends. As is his hatred of all demon-spawn. So, of course, when he follows a mysterious map to the mountains outside Stuttgart, what does he find? A Lepidan. Caged in iron, tortured, and near death. Now, he has to keep the stunning, injured Lepidan safe until he can find out why the Hellion is after her. If that weren’t enough for one day, the Divine keeps whispering in his ear. You’re hers. In this dark, sexy prequel to the upcoming Immortal Protectors series, you’ll meet one hot, alpha vampire and the winged spitfire who captures his heart as they fight to protect the world from certain destruction. And try not to f*ck one another blind.
Zoe Have you ever had a day so bizarre, you spend every waking moment convinced someone is about to jump out from around a corner and yell “Punked”? Well, it’s happening. To me. Right now. In the past twenty-four hours, I’ve gone from the laughing stock of the San Francisco Police Department to the newest junior agent at the Bureau of the Occult and the Other. B.O.O. for short. Yes. Really. Our name is BOO. Sin My crimes are legion. My sentence eternal. Centuries as Lucifer’s plaything did not come close to atoning for my sins. So now, I work for the Bureau. Protecting those of the Other. I do not want a new partner. Especially one as human—and green—as Zoe Dawes. But there is something intriguing and hauntingly familiar about her that draws me in. Makes me…want what I cannot have. Our first case together? Hunting a demon so vile, the world has never seen his equal. Only I can stop him. But if I do, I risk losing everything—including the woman who reminds me what it is to feel. To love. My name is Sinclair. But you can call me Sin.
What do you do when the Angel of Death asks you to steal from one of the most powerful covens in the world? You leave the celestial realm, give up your wings, and sneak into the coven's lair while they're all partying it up in New Orleans. Or, at least that was Maddox Calder's plan. Until a curse leaves him dazed—and in the path of an oncoming car. Killian Wade loathes being a rare, male witch. Especially one who can't control his power. After the death of his mentor—at his hand—Killian prefers to hide away at his Brighton estate. It's safer for everyone. But he's been summoned to New Orleans, and the last witch to refuse such an invitation was never heard from again. Hit by a curse after only half a glass of wine, Killian flees, but finds a handsome, broken man in the street, begging for help. Something about Maddox calls to him, and though he's a danger to everyone he meets, he can't leave Mad to die. Cursed to face their greatest fears, the two men know only one thing. They're stronger together than they are apart.
Raelynn I don’t do impulsive. Impulsive killed the love of my life. Stole my one shot at happiness. So when I heard about a K&R firm in Seattle looking for new recruits, I took a chance. They say they’re a family, but I’m still an outsider. Maybe that’s by choice. This orderly, controlled life ain’t the one I wanted, but I’m making the best of it. Until I meet a man who sets me on fire. We burn hot, but he’s got secrets. Then again, so do I. I’m startin’ to think nothin’ can douse these flames. Except a killer hell-bent on revenge. Nash I don’t make plans. Or friends. Or stay in one place for more than six months. But when I rescue a drop-dead gorgeous Texan spitfire in the middle of a storm, I start to realize just how lonely I’ve been. I shouldn’t start anything with Raelynn, but my heart has other plans. Now my past is catching up with me. I’m on the wrong side of a whole lot of crap, and the only way out? Letting Raelynn in. I’m putting her in danger. So why can’t I walk away?
