"Greydon West had it all... a successful medical practice... a beautiful family... the dream life... or at least that's what he thought. Until the women he was married to destroyed it all... and everything burned to ashes in the blink of an eye. Now a single dad, he was forced to hire a nanny for his two children. She turned out to be... unconventional in every way. Only unconventional changed into lust... an unthinkable blazing hunger. But she was forbidden... off-limits. And he had sworn never to allow another woman to break down his walls"--Page 4 of cover.
A touching "riches to rags" story set during the second-worst disaster in the history of Atlantic Canada. Eleven-year-old Triffie is the middle daughter of a well-to-do merchant. Triffie knows nothing about what it means to be poor — until the disastrous fire of 1892 burns down most of St. John's, Newfoundland, leaving Triffie's family and 15,000 others homeless. The fire claimed everything but their underwear, Mother's best china . . . and Triffie's journal. With no other options, Triffie's family moves into a filthy warehouse while they attempt to rebuild their lives from the ground up. The aftermath of the fire teaches Triffie a lot about what it means to survive. More importantly, she comes face to face with her own prejudices, and begins to develop a much greater appreciation for how the less fortunate live.
Royalty, abductions, fated mates, and dragons... After his father's death, Prince Kastian is on the brink of losing everything. The only way to change his fate is to forge a bond with a stranger from another realm. Finding that she's been abducted, college student Lyra wakes up in another world and is told she's fated to be a queen. She can't just walk away from her home and loved ones... or can she? When the two come together in the dragon realm, they will either destroy each other or form the most powerful magic known to Abraxas. ★★★★★ "So splendidly enrapturing and mind-captivating that it's a brilliantly fantastic page-turner the readers won't want to miss!" - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ "As always T.L. has given us a book that is wonderfully written and extremely captivating. Action packed from the beginning as well as the rest of the book." - Goodreads Review ★★★★★ "Battle scenes and warring cities, dragons and mates, tender heartwarming moments along with secrets galore, and so much more. An absolute MUST read book!" - Goodreads Review
Ben Raines's rebel forces are outnumbered and out-armed by the fanatical New Army of Liberation headed by a Nazi descendant. When Raines is captured, his followers must infiltrate the Nazi's troops and put an end to his brutal reign of terror. Reissue.
After narrowly escaping fiery death in Out of the Flames, San Francisco police detective Manhattan Sloane and DEA Agent Finn Harper embark on something even more perilous: bringing to justice all those responsible for the murder of Sloane’s wife, and rekindling the love they had for each other as teens. Both have the potential to burn them badly—and scar Sloane’s grieving stepdaughter, Reagan. Even as Sloane rediscovers that life without love is no life at all, she is learning that parenthood—especially single parenting—means making sacrifices. Can she have it all? Finn and Reagan and the badge she has worn with honor for almost nine years? Or will a cartel drug lord bent on revenge force her to not only betray her conscience—but also fail to save the ones she loves? A Manhattan Sloane Thriller.
It's 1910, and thirteen-year-old Raisa has just traveled alone from a small Polish shtetl all the way to New York City. It's overwhelming, awe-inspiring, and even dangerous, especially when she discovers that her sister has disappeared and she must now fend for herself. She finds work in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory sewing bodices on the popular shirtwaists. Raisa makes friends and even-dare she admit it?- falls in love. But then 1911 dawns, and one March day a spark ignites in the factory. One of the city's most harrowing tragedies unfolds, and Raisa's life is forever changed. . . . One hundred years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, this moving young adult novel gives life to the tragedy and hope of this transformative event in American history.
From USA Today Bestselling Author, A.M. Hargrove, comes the 3rd stand alone book in the West Brothers Novels.They say there's a fine line between love and hate. Ours was a mile wide. To put it bluntly, my life sucked. When I finally got up the courage to divorce my jerk of a husband, never in a million years did I imagine his prick of an attorney would gain him full custody of my daughter. My scant two weekend visits per month killed me.And my ex made it as difficult as possible on me every single time.So imagine my shock when said attorney's name appeared at the top of the list at the in-patient substance abuse clinic where I worked as a counselor. My list.The first thing that occurred was I completely lost my Zen. Then my blood boiled. Then his chart flew across the room and slammed into the wall. How could this possibly be happening?Karma couldn't be this cruel.How in the world could I be an empathetic abuse counselor to the cocky Pearson West, who destroyed my life?I would rather become an addict myself, or better yet, strangle him first.This is a full-length, contemporary, single-mom, enemies-to-lovers, romance.I'm so in love with this story, the amazing characters and the storyline. This 6 star story was just beautifully executed to perfection. TDC reviewsI was captured and tied down to this book within one instant. Most of the time I wasn't sure whether it was a romance or a thriller that I held in my hands and devoured it in every spare minute I had. Andrea, Goodreads ReviewerThe plot was fast paced from beginning to end and the tension and suspense had me gripping my kindle so tight my knuckles were white. Make My Day Books
Aria and her sisters return to the Human Realm of Haven Falls to find one of their own that's gone missing. They soon discover things have changed in the Human Realm and that nothing is what it seems, including Knox, the egotistical, self-centered, frustratingly gorgeous man who declared himself King during their absence.Sparks fly when the two enter a fiery battle of wills as Aria learns she is more than just a witch in the Hecate bloodline; she is much, much more.Will Aria embrace her savage side to find her sister and save her family, or will she burn to ashes from his heated kisses and burning hot embrace?Knox has ulterior motives for being in Haven Falls and never expected the little witch to show up and brazenly challenge his rule.It was supposed to be easy; get in and get out. Move pieces into place and set the stage for the war he's been planning for over five hundred years. Aria is his sworn enemy but something within her calls to him and he hates himself for craving the fiery kisses that have reignited his cold, dead heart. One taste, and he thought he could get her out of his system. He was wrong.Will Knox let go of the memories of the past, driving his need for revenge that will destroy the pretty little witch he craves, or will he push the boundaries to fight for and claim what is his by right? Either way, war is inevitable. And nothing will stop him from reaching for what is his. Epic Fantasy with heavy love-hate situations.
Magic is the key... but will it save them, or consume them? To be discovered with magical potential is to be feared. The gifted few dread their future, for while a life of ease awaits those who succeed, failure leads to a much darker destiny. For Natalia, whose magical abilities revealed themselves at an early age, there is no choice. Torn from her mother's arms, she was borne away to the Volstrum, an institution steeped in mystery. There, trained as a battle mage, she has the potential to be one of the most powerful spellcasters ever. Yet the price they demand of her is too high! Athgar's life was shattered the day his magical potential was released by the very fire that nearly consumed him. Even while the Orcs taught him to master his new talents, he could not forget those who were savagely ripped away. Blindly driven by revenge, it's not until he meets Natalia and nearly dies again that he realizes something much more sinister is unfolding. Now, she is on the run from her family while he desperately hunts for his! Together, they embark on a voyage to unearth a dark conspiracy that has remained secret for years. Discover a land infused with magic and mystery as Paul J Bennett's Sword & Sorcery series, The Frozen Flame, begins in Ashes. Curl up with your copy of Ashes and enjoy a spellbinding tale today! What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett’s books: ★★★★★ - “Fabulously written, loved it.” ★★★★★ - "Another excellent book series!!" ★★★★★ - “Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!” ★★★★★ - “If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must read!” ★★★★★ - "This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages." ★★★★★ - "Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!" ★★★★★ - "I love the book, had me on edge and could not put it down!" ★★★★★ - "The most amazing adventure with a strong magical influence." ★★★★★ - “The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes.” ★★★★★ - “It’s really difficult to stop reading these books. Looking forward to more books from this author.” The Frozen Flame Series: Awakening - Prequels Ashes Embers Flames Inferno Maelstrom Vortex Torrent Cataclysm The Duality of Magic Series: Voices From The Past – (Spring 2025) Heir to the Crown Series: Battle at the River - Prequel Servant of the Crown Sword of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic Fate of the Crown Burden of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man Defender of the Crown Fury of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors War of the Crown Triumph of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Into the Forge Guardian of the Crown Enemy of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Spark of Change Peril of the Crown Power Ascending Series: Tempered Steel - Prequel Temple Knight Warrior Knight Temple Captain Warrior Lord Temple Commander Warrior Prince Temple General The Chronicles of Cyric: Into the Maelstrom – Prequel A Midwinter Murder The Beast of Brunhausen A Plague in Zeiderbruch
Two years ago, I learned that a prestigious academy isn't all it's cracked up to be. Especially when three boys are determined to ruin you. I was there to pursue music. They were there to destroy me. The sad thing is, they almost succeeded. Their games went too far and I was the one who almost paid the ultimate price. Now I'm back. They were supposed to be gone. This year was supposed to be different. And when I come face to face with my tormentors, it's clear that things are. They aren't the same boys I thought I knew. I will never be the same naive girl they once took advantage of again. This time around, things will be different. I'm no longer alone. I'm no longer silly little Diana. I'm Phoenix Carter and I won't be caged by anyone. Not even myself....... **Caged In Flames will have themes of bullying, mental illness, and mentions of suicide. It will also include MM relations. This is a reverse harem/why choose romance, therefore the FMC will have more than one love interest throughout the series, but will not be forced to choose if she doesn't want to by the end of her story.**