In this final chapter, Ron’s story concludes from Reflections on the
Boulevard (2023). Michael’s wish was for Ron to exile himself in the heart
of Paris with its beautiful culture and citizens as they protest and fight
for the soul of the city. Ron’s journey is met with life-affirming
friendships and lessons along the way. The final book in the Reflections of
Michael Trilogy, which started with A Reservoir Man (2022)
About the Author
Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies
in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer,
running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio taught at 7
Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film
producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.
War makes monsters of all men, and love alone can conquer it.
Blood Curse
Cully Beinn Wolves
Book 1
by Brekke Elle
Genre: Historical
Paranormal Fantasy Romance
An
untrained healer’s apprentice.
A shifter pack forced to go to
war.
And a curse that could swallow all of them whole.
Rini MacIllroy chafes at the
responsibilities of being an apprentice healer to her shifter wolf
pack. They have stayed safe by keeping separate from humankind, but
the American Civil War encroaches on their village, and Rini’s
friends and lover are sent down the mountain to fight, while Rini
must stay behind.
When a deserting soldier
attacks a young girl, Rini jumps into action with tooth and claw. But
her rage unknowing unlocks an ancient curse that feeds on bloodshed
and violence. Now Rini is hunted through her dreams by a shadow made
of nightmares and midnight. Even her steadfast friends and mentor,
the ancient priestess Sedna, are unable to help her quell the lust
for blood that threatens to consume Rini from the inside out.
When one of her Pack returns
from the battlefield, he is broken in body and spirit. Even Sedna’s
considerable power cannot heal him. Rini must sing back his soul,
using her healer’s magic to heal the wounds that go beyond flesh.
While the curse tightens its hold, calling not just for bloodlust but
to claim souls, Rini struggles to keep her own inner wolf at bay.
Neighbors turn against neighbors, friends betray friends, and the
Pack threatens to rip itself apart at the seams.
Can Rini defeat the curse in
her own blood, or will she and the Pack she loves be consumed by the
beast within?
Blood Curse is a lush
historical paranormal fantasy set gainst the backdrop of the American
Civil War, weaving the folklore of the Scottish Highlands with New
World magic. Perfect for fans of strong female
friendships,coming-of-age adventure, and slow burn, fated mates
romance. It ends in a mild cliffhanger.
Brekke
Elle is a word tinker, coffee drinker, and has clumsy thumbs (or so
she claims to excuse typos!). A Georgia peach living in the heart of
North Carolina, Brekke has traveled and lived around the world –
including attending the University of Cambridge in England, interning
for an NGO in rural Cambodia, and working at a university in Northern
California. Along the way she has collected stories (and a bit of bad
poetry too). Her first real desire to become a writer (more than just
wanting to be Jo March when she was 9) was after reading SABRIEL by
Garth Nix. It was the first world she ever wanted to fall sideways
into, and she has been recreating those lush worlds for readers ever
since.
When she’s not losing herself in
her imaginary universes, Brekke spends most of her time chasing her
four kids (including twin toddlers!), canning up homecooked chicken
broth, and volunteering at a neighborhood community garden. Her
favorite color is black (no, really), her favorite fairy tale is
Beauty and the Beast (preferable one of Robin McKinley’s
retellings), and her favorite drink is coffee until 3pm, then it’s
a full bodied Pinot Noir.
Meet Rue Channing. She’s just the
witch to finish what her ancestors started.
Rue the Slay
Laurel
Haven Witches Book 1
by
ReGina Welling
Genre:
Paranormal Women’s Fiction
Three hundred years ago, four
witches went into the forest to cast a spell
of protection against
the evil creeping into their town but they were too late.
Today,
Rue Channing never sees it coming, and she should because seeing is
her special power. Still, who would have expected to be kidnapped and
hauled off to a small coastal town in Maine?
But that is
exactly what happened. Now, Rue, a lover of order and strict
routines, is dragged out of her comfort zone and into a new life in
the small, coastal town of Laurel Haven.
Things could not
be worse, she thinks, until she meets the man next door and decides
they could. Ry McFadden is the most infuriating man on the planet.
He’s a study in contrasts; grumpy yet generous, intensely private,
but somehow open. Rue can’t think what to do with him, except she
can, and that just makes things worse.
The problem is, Ry
McFadden just might be part of Rue’s destiny as she learns she’s
been brought to Laurel Haven to finish what her ancestors started.
ReGinaWellingprefers not to talk about herself in the third person so…
I
live in Maine with my husband, a silly flufferpup named Dash, and a
crazy cat named Cricket. I write full-time and also create mixed-media artwork when I get the chance.
When
I was three, my mom brought home a new book and when she went to read
it to me, I read it to her instead. That was when she realized I’d
learned to read. Since then I couldn’t even estimate the number of
books I’ve read. It’s a lot!
I
love talking to other readers, so please visit me at any one of these various places and let me know you stopped by!
Now 80 years old, retirement and advanced age have dissipated the spirit of
six college radicals of the 1960s, who jointly had participated in civil
rights campaigns and anti-war protests. Having engaged in only periodic
communication over the decades, they suddenly receive an invitation to
reunite for an extended weekend. Struggling with whether to go, each of them
has divergent qualms and expectations for the proposed gathering.
During their three days together, they confront their inner demons, each
other, and their future. Does Rebecca, the prime mover of the event, find
solace after losing her wife and career? Can Malaika regain her sense of
self after stepping down from her successful law practice? Mourning the loss
of her youthful athletic prowess and attractiveness, what happens when
Deanna faces her old friends?
Struggling with two divorces and a failing marriage, can Russell attain
peace of mind? How will Max, an expat living in Canada, manage with his
incipient dementia? Will the demoralized Keith recover his idealism?
Wrinkled Rebels is a story of how six people achieve meaningful lives
through the struggle for social justice. It is also a tale of love, the
bonds of friendship, and growing old positively.
About the Author
Laura Katz Olson, AGF Distinguished Professor of Political Science, has
taught at Lehigh University since 1974. To date, she has published nine
nonfiction books, focusing on aging and healthcare. Her latest, Ethically
Challenged: Private Equity Storms U.S. Health Care has been awarded several
gold medals, including from the Independent Book Publishers Association
(IBPA) and the Benjamin Franklin Awards. Elder Care Journey: A View from the
Front Lines, which relates her personal experiences as a caregiver for her
mother, won a Gold Medal in the Ninth Annual Living Now Book Awards.
Wrinkled Rebels is her second novel.
Judy Haveson always believed she would one day “have it all.”
Then she turned forty and wondered if she had waited too long. After
countless failed first dates and fewer second ones, she finally found love, married, and became a mother at forty-three.
Oldest Mom on the Playground is a collection of relatable, heartwarming,
and humorous essays. Written in her signature conversational style and with
a touch of sarcasm, Judy takes readers on her journey of getting pregnant
after forty (and delivering the baby during a full moon), raising a child in
New York City (including the time she lost him in a grocery store and found
him standing on Broadway), leaving the career she spent decades building to
volunteer as a preschool class rep, to becoming a card-carrying member of
the sandwich generation.
Judy offers no parenting advice, only personal reflection. And she takes
nothing in her life for granted. Her message to other midlife mamas is this:
trust your gut, let your life experience guide you, and pray no one ever
mistakes you for the grandmother.
About the Author
Judy Haveson is the award-winning author of Laugh Cry Rewind—A
Memoir. She is known for her sarcastic humor and enjoys sharing stories
about her life experiences and observations. Her fascination with
storytelling comes from her decades-long career in public relations. Judy
once had a boss tell her that there are two types of people: those who know
and those who want to know. That boss fired her, but his words became a
valuable lesson to always aim to be the one who knows. Judy lives in Hampton
Bays, NY, with her husband, Adam, son, Jack, and adorable Yorkie,
Toby.
Do you know what it’s like to win an Olympic gold, then have it stripped
away? I do.
Gold is every figure skater’s life dream. At fifteen, I experienced the
thrill of wearing the medal for a few minutes until judges accuse me of
being too young to be eligible. That’s when I realize my father’s ultimate
lie could cost more than my title.
During our daring escape from Russia, I pressure my coach to tell the truth
about my adoption. But the quad combination and two world titles aren’t
enough to keep the scandal from erasing my career and identity. Disgraced,
disqualified, and devastated, I can’t face a rink, fans, or daily life. My
controlling dad’s betrayal lights a fire to break free from his bad
decisions. My best friend and a journalist who will tell my story step in to
stop the downward spiral and help me uncover my past.
The story of Docia’s fierce determination to discover her true identity,
unerase her career, and find the passion to skate again will engage teen
readers, figure skating fans, and anyone who’s ever experience betrayal from
someone close.
About the Author
Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child,
she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was
supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with
diaries, letters, and short stories. She now writes new adult and adult
speculative and romantic suspense, and young adult contemporary fiction.
Addison’s still addicted to reading and enjoys jogging in her
neighborhood park, binge-watching TV series, vintage clothing, and hanging
out with her artistic other half and their geriatric kitten Lucy.
There is a murderer among them. And
no one with secrets is safe.
Murder at Mistlethwaite Manor
by
AJ Skelly
Genre:
Historical Romantic Suspense, Mystery
Agatha
Christie’s And Then There Were None meets The
Gilded Age in this delicious, suspenseful murder
mystery.
When Lady Emma Grace Hastings receives a
much-coveted invitation to the most auspicious Christmas party of the
season—one that comes with a 10,000 pound prize for the winner of a
mysterious game—she cannot believe her good fortune.
But
as the guests are assembled at Mistlewaithe Manor, the chilling
intent of the game is revealed. Each guest has cause for alarm,
because all of them have secrets, and to win the prize money, those
secrets must be exposed.
Things take a sinister turn when
Emma Grace finds herself caught between her old love and her
soon-to-be betrothed. Suspicions abound, and old wounds are opened.
The dead body in the study does not help. Nor does the raging winter
storm that prevents escape from the manor. Emma Grace must battle her
heart, use her wits, and put her sleuthing skills to the test to
survive the weekend alive.
AJ Skelly is an author, reader, and
lover of all things fantasy, history, fairy-tale romance, and werewolves. She has a serious soft spot for them. As an avid lifelong reader and a former high school English teacher, she’s
always been fascinated with the written word. She lives with her
husband, children, and many imaginary friends who often find their
way into her stories. They all drink copious amounts of tea together
and read far later than they should.
They fought America’s wars, now they’re fighting for their own
freedom.
The Mutiny of the American Foreign Legion
Rebels of the
American Hemisphere Book 1
by Neal Alexander
Genre: Thriller
Hugo Ayala has burned his bridges with the Colombian military by
denouncing murders committed by his former officers. After surviving
a bloody assignment in Yemen with an American security company, he
completes U.S. Army basic training. But he’s blocked from becoming a
green card soldier by new anti-immigration laws. He stays on as an
illegal, and joins the American Foreign Legion, an immigration rights
group whose members have fought for the USA.
Meanwhile,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is detaining and deporting
thousands of people a day, without due process. But now the
communities being targeted include Hugo and others who know how to
fight back. The leader of the AFL has his own political backers and
doubtful motives. As each side ratchets up the violence, American
political unity starts to crack.
This gripping thriller
which draws on current events and little-known facts:
–
Many non-citizens serve in the US armed forces and as employees of
American security contractors. For example, the second US Marine
killed in action in the Iraq War was Guatemalan. A recent MIT study
of these green card soldiers is subtitled “Between Model Immigrant
and Security Threat”.
– Border Patrol agents “have
gone from having one of the most obscure jobs in law enforcement to
one of the most hated,” according to the New York Times.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deport people without due
process, including US Citizens.
– A recent Chicago Tribune
op-ed describes how current how the current “struggles over
immigration echo the conflict over slavery”. Confrontations in
Texas over immigration have been described as “civil war” in the
New York Times.
Neal Alexander was born in Newcastle, England, and lived and worked
in Nigeria and Papua New Guinea before moving to Colombia in 2004.
His is a founder member of Extraliminal Producciones and took part in
the 2006 Cali Festival of Performance Art. He has co-written
and produced short films with Extraliminal including two in Ecuador
as part of a Wellcome Trust Public Engagement award: El Shupa and
Kepa Pajta. In 2024 he published his first novel, The Mutiny of the
American Foreign Legion.
A tourist’s death, an alluring young teacher, a father’s carnal
desires, and a stepdaughter’s vendetta ultimately destroy a village
dynasty.
The Tarnished Son
by Elizabeth McKenna
Genre: Domestic
Suspense
“This is a nice, quiet town. Things like that don’t happen
around here.”
But they do.
In THE
TARNISHED SON, a tourist’s death, an alluring young teacher, a
father’s carnal desires, and a stepdaughter’s vendetta ultimately
destroy a village dynasty.
The respected
Clark family has governed Williams Bay since 1837. On a hot August
day, seventeen-year-old Liam causes a tragic boating accident. What
happens next—infidelity, drugs, theft, and more—deepens
long-hidden cracks in the family’s façade, exposing their secrets
and tarnishing their golden image.
Meet the
family:
William Sr.,
the grandfather who rules the family and the village with an iron
fist
Hank, the father who lets temptations lead him on a path of
self-destruction
Liam, the shining son who gets away with
everything
Rose, the stepdaughter who has had enough and pushes
the whole house down
Grab some
popcorn and watch the destruction unfold in Elizabeth McKenna’s
unpredictable family drama!
Praise
for The Tarnished Son
“I could not guess where the
story was going, and I found the plot to be interesting and dramatic,
but also believable.” ~ Lacy Challe, beta reader
“The book caught my attention
really quick, and I found myself invested in the story right away.”
~ Kathleen Fossum, beta reader
Goodreads – 5 stars “This
was a wonderful book. Each chapter brings another twist or an
unexpected turn of events. Each character surprises you throughout
the book. You think you know them and then wow, you really don’t.
If you love a book that is filled with twists, turns and interesting
characters this is the one for you! It is one you will not be able to
put down!”
Goodreads – 4 stars “A
steady paced, suspenseful drama. This was well written and easy to
read. Intriguing and heartbreaking.”
Elizabeth McKenna’s love of books reaches back to her childhood,
where her tastes ranged from Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to Stephen
King’s horror stories.
Her novels reflect
her mercurial temperament and include romances, mysteries, and
suspense. Some are “clean,” and some are “naughty,” so she
has a book for your every mood.
Elizabeth lives in
Wisconsin with her understanding husband and Sidney, the rescue dog
from Tennessee. When she isn’t writing, reading, or walking the dog
that never tires, she’s sleeping.
In the deadly future after the second civil war, the United States is
divided and dangerous…
The Package
The Infiltrix Book 1
by Kimberley Troutte
Genre: Thriller
In
the deadly future after the second civil war, the United States is
divided and dangerous…
Agent Heather Slade is a
beautiful well-crafted fake. A perfect lie. A highly-trained asset
with no country, no memory, and no home. She spies for a secretive
group of Revo agents from the democratic Free States and fights
against the crushing power of the charismatic authoritarian leader
who controls the militant Patriot regions. Risking her life, she
infiltrates top levels of the brutal government and lives deeply
under cover with her enemies.
Heather’s current mission is
to smuggle a package from under the President’s nose onto a highly
guarded golden train and bring it to safety in the Free States. Her
partner on the perilous journey is a handsome but inexperienced
foreign agent with secrets of his own. Why is Miguel Robles so
hauntingly familiar? He might hold the key to finding the family she
no longer remembers—if they survive the mission.
Kimberley Troutte is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author. She has been a Top 100 Amazon author and a Top 10 Romantic
Suspense bestselling author for Amazon. Kimberley was a finalist in
both the Vivian® and the RITA®–the highest awards for
excellence in romance. She lives in Southern California with her
husband, two sons, a wild cat, a large iguana, an old snake, and all
the other creatures that hubby and boys rescue.
To learn more about her novels,
please visit her at www.kimberleytroutte.com and
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