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The Medic’s Wife by Edmund A Kruszynski

The Medic’s Wife by Edmund A Kruszynski

How far would you go to protect the one you love? Based on a true story.

1944. During the chaos of WWII, a powerful love story unfolds. Meet a courageous young combat medic, Staff Sergeant Edmund Kruszynski, whose dedication to saving lives takes him to the front lines of battle. He leads a platoon of brave medics onto the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy, across Europe, and into the heart of Nazi Germany. Amid the horrors of the Holocaust, he finds love in the most unexpected place: Buchenwald.

Ed survives, saving lives while bearing the weight of seeing close friends perish. He returns home adorned with medals, yet a relentless battle rages within.

Stateside, Mary works tirelessly supporting the war effort, finding strength in her love for Ed. But when an invisible war endangers her life and threatens their once unbreakable bond, she delivers an ultimatum. Ed must face his demons while Mary vows to protect their secrets at all costs.

She nearly succeeds…

Ideal for fans of Stephen Ambrose’s The Band of Brothers and Kristin Hannah’s The Women.

A powerful reminder that the freedoms we cherish were won, defended, and preserved by the brave veterans who have “borne the battle” and the families who sacrificed along with them.
—Robert A. McDonald, West Point Distinguished Graduate and Chairman of the Board of the West Point Association of Graduates; Retired Chairman, President & CEO of the Procter & Gamble Company; 8th Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs.

A must-read for anyone who has ever loved someone in uniform and for those who want to be inspired by the indomitable spirit of military spouses and their families.
—Mrs. Ann Yingling
Former U.S. Army Wounded Warriors Advocate
Wife of Maj. General John A. Yingling U.S. Army (Ret)
Mother of Maj. Scott Yingling, currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Army.

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Doctor Bossy by Grace Maxwell

Doctor Bossy by Grace Maxwell

He was convinced that soulmates, true love, and forever were just fairy tales. But then he met her.

Amelia McCall has her sights set on her dream job, but it seems like fate is determined to ruin her chances. After a difficult day and a confrontation at the grocery store, she finds herself in an argument with the person responsible and is required to leave. And when things couldn’t get any worse, she ends up in the emergency room after a biking accident, only to discover that the man she argued with is actually her doctor. He’s Bossy. He’s stubborn. He’s controlling. He drives her insane. And he also manages to make her heart race.

Dr. Kent Johns is someone who enjoys being in control. Whether it’s in the fast-paced emergency department, at home, or even in the bedroom, he always gets his way and never backs down. That is, until he meets Amelia McColl and she throws a wrench into his perfectly organized life. She was meant to be his last-minute date for sister’s wedding, but Kent quickly finds himself wanting more from her than just a one-night stand. Before he knows it, he is falling deeply for her.

Doctor Bossy is the second book in the Mercy Medical Emergency series. All books can be read as stand-alones.

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Forbidden Spice by KC Savage

Forbidden Spice by KC Savage

JADEN
I’ve got huge plans for my life. Falling for someone is not in those plans.
College first, then making my dream of owning, and being the head chef of a restaurant in New York City a reality.
One Friday night while working, I catch sight of the most stunning woman who’s ever entered The Oasis, sitting at the bar with her friend.
Blaire shook my plans upside down and sideways from the moment we met.

BLAIRE
One night at The Oasis and my life is never going to be the same.
After my divorce, I wasn’t looking for anything serious. I have a young daughter to raise.
His inviting smile and mischievous gaze draw me in, and I can’t think straight.
He’s amazing.
So young, fit, and gorgeous.
So, in tune with me and all my wants and needs.
After we spend two magnificent weeks together, I go back to work at the university, where I’m a culinary instructor.
My heart stops when Jaden walks into my classroom.

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DESIREE’S REVENGE: A Romance by K.C. Carson

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A riveting tale of revenge, survival and redemption, wrapped around an unlikely love story and set against an urban backdrop corrupted by violence against women and racism.

Following a racially motivated rape by three Ku Klux Klansmen, 12-year-old Desiree Devine vows revenge. After eight years of training, now a strikingly beautiful assassin, she accomplishes her mission.

Her campaign continues with solitary walks through dark city streets, hoping to be assaulted by men with bad intentions. Those entrapped in her spider’s web pay dearly for their efforts.

Surrounded by three white men one night, she’s rescued by Tony Marino, an Italian-American passerby. A stormy roller-coaster relationship ensues. Ultimately, as her rage matures into purposeful action, and as he begins to see the world through her eyes, they become a team.

Along the way, they encounter serial killers, wife-beaters, actual and would-be rapists, gangsters, crooked cops, a kidnapper and a pedophile priest, as well as numerous women in desperate need of their help. Beneath all the action, though, is the blossoming of a most unusual love story.

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The Treasure of Adonis by C.S. Kjar

The Treasure of Adonis by C.S. Kjar

It’s 1964, and Charlea Ludlow is the head librarian in a small east Texas town. Her life is quiet and lonely as she waits for her MIA husband to return from the Korean Conflict. Everything is turned upside down when Roland Parker and David Collins come into the library seeking help with an old letter that mentions a mysterious treasure hidden somewhere in town. Charlea cannot resist their charms and joins them in their hunt. When word leaks out of the hidden wealth, they aren’t the only ones wanting to find it. The others will stop at nothing to have it and will even kill whoever stands in their way.

As David and Roland seek the treasure trove, Charlea searches for her own answers. Should she hold on to the hope her husband will return, or should she open her heart to a new love? The question may be moot when her life is threatened.

Follow the trio and their adventures as they search for the Treasure of Adonis.

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Rhythm That Surrounds Us by Monica Nelson

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Kaddy Chandler is a resolute woman. Her strongly held beliefs tell her that all powerful men are egocentric scoundrels like her father, that romance absolutely cannot be found in the law firm she works for, and that life events follow a pattern of pendulum swings. The challenge side of the pendulum brings growth and learning. But the pendulum’s restful, happy, life-is-good side seems to be eluding her. Can an unexpected alliance with a handsome partner in her firm bring her love life rhythm swinging toward a blissful future?

Chase Shearan is a lost man. While pursuing the rigors of career, he has become a high-profile triumph that his colleagues respect and admire. But at a high cost. He’s lost the marriage he has valued and believed was solid. And he’s having trouble filling a growing emptiness in his soul. These things have shaken his worldview to its core. Love remains a high priority in his life but the loss of it makes him question everything. Who he is, what he does, and most of all, what he must give up to be the man he wants to be. At the start of his identity crisis, he meets Kaddy whose uncomfortable insight adds more questions than answers. He can’t get her beliefs or her image out of his mind. Could this woman with the crazy philosophy of life have a place in his?

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An Unexpected Kind by Angela K Parker

An Unexpected Kind by Angela K Parker

She’ll never forgive herself. He can’t forget the fighting. With their whole lives ahead of them, dare they risk a kiss?

Samantha Young’s wounds run deep. Plagued with guilt because her mother died during childbirth, the aspiring chef is overjoyed when someone finally notices her. But after she falls head-over-heels for a charming jock who turns out to be a cheater, she builds a wall around her emotions forever.

Bradley Pierce doesn’t believe in romance. Growing up with his parents constantly arguing, he makes a pact with his best friend never to fall for the lure of affection. But when his heart breaks as a result of her moving away, he wonders if maybe he was wrong all along.

Spending the first half of college brushing off any lustful looks, Samantha is caught off-guard when she runs into a handsome guy. And with Bradley realizing he’s more than the sum of his past, their chance meeting may very well have come at the ideal time.

Will the two learn and grow from the follies of young love and step into a perfect match?

An Unexpected Kind is the captivating first book in the Kind contemporary romance series. If you like well-written characters, intriguing journeys, and sweet-and-spicy courtship, then you’ll adore Angela K Parker’s moving tale.

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Dixie’s Dilemma by K.L. Barstow

Dixie’s Dilemma by K.L. Barstow

“Dixie’s Dilemma” by K.L. Barstow immerses readers in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where Dixie, a retired Irish Army veteran, finds himself entangled in a world of loyalty, family, and secrets.

Having settled into post-military life, Dixie forms an unlikely bond with Hex, the enigmatic president of the Demon Dawgs Motorcycle Club Chapter. Together, they forge a brotherhood and establish roots in the bustling city.

However, Dixie’s newfound peace is shattered when Hex’s mother, Delphine, and her daughters are abducted by Delphine’s volatile first husband. As the gravity of the situation sinks in, Dixie realizes that both he and Delphine harbor secrets that could unravel the very fabric of their lives and the club they’ve come to call family.

As Dixie races against time to rescue Delphine and confront the demons of his past, he grapples with the moral complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to protect those they love.

“Dixie’s Dilemma” is a gripping tale of redemption, brotherhood, and the resilience of the human spirit set against the backdrop of the sultry streets of New Orleans. Will Dixie’s resolve be enough to navigate the treacherous waters of his past and secure a future for those he holds dear?

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY by Nora Bloom

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Oliver and Lisa are living the dream. They are enjoying life with each other in their small Alaskan town. They started a café and woodshop together, and everything seemed complete with the birth of their little daughter, Julia.
Until someone from Oliver’s past shows up, holding the hand of a young boy. Ava was Oliver’s first great love, who disappeared overnight without a word. Now, she is back and wants to create a family with him and their son. Oliver had prayed for this moment to come, for her to return, but he thought he had moved on.
What will he do next?
What about his new family? Will he have to let them go to be a father to the son he didn’t know he had?
Is he still in love with Ava, and can he really trust her?
The One That Got Away is the second book in the Forever and Always trilogy created by romance author Nora Bloom.

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY by Nora Bloom

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY by Nora Bloom

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Night Hack

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A target of obsession…
Women murdered at random…
Can they figure it out before it’s too late?

She enjoyed life’s simple things—caring for her ailing mother, dinner dates with friends, and making the right career moves as a 911 operator. Who cared if Jana Elway didn’t have a man or still lived with her mother and brother? She was happy; that was all that mattered.

One evening, when he finally managed to pull himself from the job at a decent hour, a flirtatious encounter with a stranger leads Brycen Mathews to think there might be more to life than his dog, his immediate family, and his quarter stake in Nightshade Securities Inc.

When his co-worker, Shane Peters, shows up with a case that could use Brycen’s computer expertise, he doesn’t hesitate to jump at the task. His dedication to seeing it to the end is furthered when none other than his newest texting buddy walks through NSI’s doors.

For Brycen, two choices exist—life and happiness or death and misery. One thing is sure: catching a killer is always nasty business.

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A New Beginning in a Small Town by Melinda Curtis

A New Beginning in a Small Town by Melinda Curtis

She’s moving forward with a clean slate.
Christine Alexander wants to prove herself as a top-notch winemaker, and in small town Harmony Valley she’s got a chance to build something legitimate and lasting. If only part-owner Slade Jennings would quit poking his attractive nose in her Cabernet.

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Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary by Rusty Blackwood

Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary by Rusty Blackwood

A forgotten diary, lost for forty years, reveals the story of a rediscovered love nearly lost in 1999 Paris. An unforgettable romance filled with danger, intrigue, and a love without boundaries, Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary tells the story of forbidden love, salacious adultery, cunning jealousy, and unrequited passion.

This complex and stirring story, revolving around star crossed soul mates, Canadian author Joy Wychmere, and Irish actor Cullen Malone, tells how their immeasurable love is put to the test by three vindictive people, the worst, namely Philippe Robealard, a delusional, misguided homosexual artist who is determined to make the unsuspecting actor suffer for stealing the man he loves, until he has paid in full with his life.

Joy and Cully battle through a series of misunderstandings, embarrassment, torture, and injury until Joy is left fighting to survive a direct gunshot, while Cullen is given the choice of consuming a bottle of barbiturates – certain to take his life – or lose Joy forever if he does not. If this is not enough, the trapped couple’s fate grows direr when fire is discovered raging towards them. Endurance and determination is stretched to the limit, asking if love truly can survive all odds, and time.

“Eternal love, finding your true soulmate, and how echoes from past lives can influence the present, this story has it all…” Cat Howard – Cats Eye View

“Enjoyable and exciting, this is a book for people who have romance flowing in their veins.” – Maria Beltran – Readers’ Favorite Books

“Passions in Paris” by Rusty Blackwood explores the anatomy and physicality of an extra marital affair, a love affair that consumes the very soul and mind of the protagonists, Joy Wychmere and Cullen Malone. The book makes you wonder whether soul ties are for real and how love can make people cross social boundaries without thinking. – Dr. Olivia Dsouza – Readers’ Favorite

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A Cowboy’s Forever Faithful

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After almost a decade away from Sweet Water, North Dakota, Travis Feagley is back in town, but his arrival is anything but smooth.

Aiming to turn his deep friendship with Ellen into something more, things don’t go as planned when his first day back involves a mix-up at an auction, a brawl, and suddenly, he’s a father.

Ellen, always his steadfast friend, is by his side, but as they navigate these unexpected challenges, including Ellen’s harrowing car hijacking, rumors about Travis’s loyalty surface. Amidst the chaos and in a town where everyone knows your name, a question lingers: can Travis prove his unwavering faithfulness and turn their friendship into a love story?

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Return to Autumn 2 by Rusty Blackwood

Return to Autumn 2 by Rusty Blackwood

The posh Kentucky community of The Meadows welcomes you back, inviting you to take the final ride through the pages of this outstanding, dramatic series.

The tumultuous ride that began in the 5-star-multi-award-winning romantic fiction drama, The Perils of Autumn, continuing in the 5 star-award-winning romantic fiction drama, Return to Autumn, now concludes in the 5-star-award-winning romantic fiction drama, Return to Autumn 2.

It is now 1978. Life at the stately Landon Manor carries on regardless of health issues, supposed accidents, and eye-opening issues. Autumn and Cyril have welcomed a son, Drew Landon, the future master of his father’s prized Landon Lawns Stables, but jockey Duff Taylor has also carried on, adding to his ever-growing deceptive secrets that stable foreman, William Brown, and head groom and trainer, Manfred Montgomery, have unraveled, that of which culminates in a life altering revenge that threatens to disgrace Autumn, and ruin Landon Lawns Stables. Will Duff finally receive his long overdue comeuppance, or will he continue on his deceptive, devastating path? The answer awaits your eyes.

Wonderfully written with some truly spectacular suspense that kicks the tension factor up several notches. – 5 stars – Jamie M.

Well written by Rusty Blackwood. A winner that would make an award winning TV series or movie. – 5 stars – Readers Favorite Books

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Chicks and Dice by Normand Pigeon

Chicks and Dice by Normand Pigeon

Set in the gaming capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada. This 21st-century tale is a lush exploration of romance, desire, sex and ambition, where dreams can be made and shattered in an instant. And entertainment is everywhere as the action goes.

Living in the glamorous city of Las Vegas, Christian thrives as a deluxe gigolo catering to discerning clients. He has a diverse group of friends, all cut from the same cloth: party girls, high-rollers, smooth talkers, and even a few shady characters like Shylock, all residing in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. Sin City is a place where visitors can indulge in their wildest fantasies, immersing themselves in a world of fun and excitement. For the content, the focus is mainly on sex, gaming, and fame. Christian’s clientele primarily consists of women who appreciate his romantic demeanor and are willing to pay for the pleasure he can provide. He lives a lavish life, constantly moving from one casino to another, from hotel to hotel. He indulges in luxurious restaurants and frequents upscale bars, if they are willing to foot the bill. A gigolo makes love, but avoids falling in love. Until he met Ronny, (Ronelle MacArthur).

They will spend precious moments together, savoring the romance, until the inevitable day when she has to fly back East. Her passionate patron could always expect a sweet surprise from Christian, who would leave a little gift as a token of appreciation. But this time, it will lead to an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Gaming will infuse the World Capital of Entertainment with an electrifying sense of drama. There is often confusion between dreams and ideas of fame and fantasy, but Christian and his friends gain the knowledge to use it to their advantage.

And trouble too…

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The Secret Obituary Writer: A Clean Small Town Romantic Comedy

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Lizzy loves her secret job as her small town’s obituary writer — but a mysterious death threatens to expose her. As she works with handsome detective Jackson to unravel the truth, a powerful connection sparks between them… A charming, hilarious Christian romance!

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Buzby Beach Homecoming by DW Davis

Buzby Beach Homecoming by DW Davis

Grice and his best friend Beverly grew up together on Buzby Beach. Adolescence wrought changes to each of them and to how they perceived each other. However, neither of them dared imperil their friendship by speaking about these new feelings. Then came college for Beverly and military service for Grice. After 6 years apart, both returned home to Buzby Island. Had their time finally come, or were the two best friends too different after so much time apart?

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