How could he tell her no... ...even after she broke his heart. When a woman from Jake's past finds him passed out on his front porch, she makes him breakfast and an offer he can't refuse. Help her get the money owed to her and he gets a percentage. And her. He's dead broke and needs a drink so the walking around money has appeal. Plus the promise of another night with her to sweeten the pot? What's supposed to be a short visit turns into an accidental murder charge and his ingénue is nowhere to be found. Jake's going to need all the help he can find if he hopes to get out of the mess she dropped him in the middle of. Fans of disgraced lawyers and southern noir are going to love the Jake Burbank series because if you can't root for the underdog, at least you can buy him a drink. Get your copy now.
He couldn't tell her no. Even after she broke his heart. She had that kind of hold on him. And when she hires ex-lawyer turned accidental PI Jake Burbank, he knows it's trouble. He should run away. Fast. She wants money from an ex- and he's going to help her get it. But when he's framed for the guy's murder, things go from bad to worse. Can he stay free long enough to find the real culprit and clear his already damaged name? Fans of page swiping mystery thrills are going to love the Jake Burbank series. Grab your copy today.
Habits and routines are often the key to achieving success in any area of life. They help us to streamline our actions, reduce decision fatigue, and create a sense of structure and order in our lives. By incorporating positive habits and routines into our daily lives, we can create a solid foundation for success and build momentum towards our goals. One of the most significant benefits of developing positive habits and routines is that they help to establish a sense of discipline and consistency. When we have set times and behaviors for specific tasks, we're more likely to follow through with them. This consistency creates a sense of reliability and can help us to build trust with others, as well as our own self-confidence. Another advantage of developing positive habits and routines is that they help to improve our productivity. When we know what to expect and how to go about our daily tasks, we waste less time and can accomplish more in less time. By prioritizing our tasks and having a structured plan for how we approach them, we can avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed and can focus on the most important tasks at hand. Moreover, positive habits and routines can also have a positive impact on our mental and physical health. Engaging in healthy habits such as regular exercise, meditation, and a balanced diet can help us to manage stress, increase our energy levels, and improve our overall well-being. Incorporating regular breaks and time for self-care into our routines can also help to prevent burnout and increase our resilience in the face of challenges. Developing positive habits and routines requires discipline, patience, and a willingness to stick to a plan. It may be challenging at first, but with consistent effort, it becomes easier over time. Start by identifying the areas in your life that could benefit from positive habits and routines. Create a plan for how you will incorporate these habits into your daily life, and then commit to following through with that plan. developing positive habits and routines can have a significant impact on our lives. They can help us to establish discipline and consistency, improve our productivity, and promote our mental and physical health. By incorporating positive habits and routines into our daily lives, we can create a solid foundation for success and achieve our goals with greater ease.
The Power of Compounding Good Habits When it comes to seeking excellence, it is often said that habits are key. This is because habits have the power to compound – that is, they have the ability to build on themselves and grow stronger over time. The power of compounding is well-known in the financial world. When it comes to saving and investing, the sooner you start, the greater the potential for growth. This is because the money you save today will have the opportunity to grow and compound over time, thanks to the power of compound interest. The same principle applies to seeking excellence. The habits you establish today will have the opportunity to grow and compound over time, helping you to achieve greater and greater levels of success. Of course, the opposite is also true. The bad habits you establish today will also have the opportunity to grow and compound over time, holding you back from achieving your full potential. This is why it is so important to be intentional about the habits you form. If you want to achieve excellence, you need to focus on developing good habits that will help you reach your goals. Here are a few tips to get you started: 1. Be clear about your goals. What exactly do you want to achieve? The more specific you can be, the better. 2. Identify the habits that will help you reach your goals. What specific actions do you need to take on a regular basis in order to achieve your desired results? 3. Make a plan. Once you know what habits you need to develop, you need to make a plan for how you will go about doing it. Ready for more? Try Cookies for Breakfast today!
When a handsome and mysterious stranger arrives in Crooked River, the town is consumed by rumors. Although a deeply private young man, Dieter befriends everyone from deckhands to shopkeepers. On the rebound from a disastrous relationship, the charming but hesitant Maggie Paterson falls in love. Teddy Mink, the town’s notorious, paranoid drug lord, convinced that Dieter’s a narc, formulates a plan to silence him. Maggie's recently estranged ex, who moonlights as a drug runner for Teddy, jealously agrees that Dieter must be handled – no matter the cost. From the moonlit beaches of Quintana Roo to the waterfront docks of Crooked River, Florida, Fever Tree is a beautifully written story that charts the surprising journey of a deeply troubled young man zealously guarding the secrets of his past.
WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD WINNER OF THE PETER LOVESEY FIRST CRIME NOVEL CONTEST Friday Night Lights gone dark with Southern Gothic; Eli Cranor delivers a powerful noir that will appeal to fans of Wiley Cash and Megan Abbott. In Denton, Arkansas, the fate of the high school football team rests on the shoulders of Billy Lowe, a volatile but talented running back. Billy comes from an extremely troubled home: a trailer park where he is terrorized by his mother’s abusive boyfriend. Billy takes out his anger on the field, but when his savagery crosses a line, he faces suspension. Without Billy Lowe, the Denton Pirates can kiss their playoff bid goodbye. But the head coach, Trent Powers, who just moved from California with his wife and two children for this job, has more than just his paycheck riding on Billy’s bad behavior. As a born-again Christian, Trent feels a divine calling to save Billy—save him from his circumstances, and save his soul. Then Billy’s abuser is found murdered in the Lowe family trailer, and all evidence points toward Billy. Now nothing can stop an explosive chain of violence that could tear the whole town apart on the eve of the playoffs.
What makes Larry a monster, and why doesn't he know that he's a monster? This title discusses philosophical answers to these questions. It also discusses the ethical and existential issues, such as whether Larry is a bad apple or perhaps worth emulating.
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST Kem Nunn’s “surf noir” classic is a thrilling plunge into the seedy underbelly of a Southern California beach town—the inspiration for the film Point Break. People go to Huntington Beach in search of the endless parties, the ultimate highs, and the perfect waves. Ike Tucker has come to look for his missing sister and for the three men who may have murdered her. In that place of gilded surfers and sun-bleached blonds, Ike’s search takes him on a journey through a twisted world of crazed Vietnam vets, sadistic surfers, drug dealers, and mysterious seducers. He looks into the shadows and finds parties that drift toward pointless violence, joyless vacations, and highs you may never come down from...and a sea of old hatreds and dreams gone bad. And if he’s not careful, his is a journey from which he will never return.
A veteran on leave investigates a murder in his Kentucky backwoods hometown in this Appalachian noir by the acclaimed author of Country Dark. Mick Hardin, a combat veteran and Army CID agent, is home on a leave to be with his pregnant wife—but they aren’t getting along. His sister, newly risen to sheriff, has just landed her first murder investigation—but local politicians are pushing for someone else to take the case. Maybe they think she can’t handle it. Or maybe their concerns run deeper. With his experience and knowledge of the area, Mick is well-suited to help his sister investigate while staying under the radar. Now he’s dodging calls from his commanding officer as he delves into the dangerous rivalries lurking beneath the surface of his fiercely private hometown. And he needs to talk to his wife. The Killing Hills is a novel of betrayal within and between the clans that populate the hollers—and the way it so often shades into violence. Chris Offutt has delivered a dark, witty, and absolutely compelling novel of murder and honor, with an investigator-hero unlike any in fiction.
