THE
PACT: Two friends. One pact. A dangerous plan with an elaborate
deception. In a world where they must rely on each other to survive,
how far will each of them go to honor the pact?
______
The
Mocking Man:
Deception.
Not
a word I would have associated with myself fifteen years ago. Back
then I was innocent and carefree, a teenage boy with big
dreams.
Then
my best friend Rafe was kidnapped, and my world fell apart. I
foolishly thought I could save him.
I
was wrong.
Now
my entire life is a web of deceit. My every breath tainted by lies. I
don’t like what I’ve become. But it’s essential for my very
survival.
My
job now is to stay in the shadows and keep Rafe’s sister Isabella
safe. She can’t even know I’m here.
Then
danger lurks closer. Somehow, I must protect her while keeping my
secret.
But
I get so caught up in my own twisted game that I eventually make a
terrible mistake.
Now
she’s a part of the pact. And I can’t let her go.
But
what kind of life can I give her if I can never be anything more than
the mocking man?
***This
series is a romantic suspense duet. Book 1 is Alex's story, and Book
2 is Rafael's story. While each can be read as a stand-alone, events
in book 1 lead to events in book 2. Therefore, to get the full story
without spoilers, it is recommended that they be read in order. These
books contain strong language, adult situations, and dark subject
matters. Recommended for readers ages 18 and up.***
I
have a Big Plan, and no one is getting in my way.
Not
even a stubborn, sexy cop who won’t keep her nose out of my
business.
Jamie
Sanderson is determined to end me.
But
she doesn’t know how powerful I am.
Even
so, some things are beyond my control.
Now
she’s in danger.
I
will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.
I
don’t want to hurt Jamie, but I’m already buried so deep in the
lies that neither one of us will emerge unscathed.
Is
losing her really worth seeing my plan to fruition?
***This
series is a romantic suspense duet. Book 1 is Alex's story, and Book
2 is Rafael's story. While each can be read as a stand-alone, events
in book 1 lead to events in book 2. Therefore, to get the full story
without spoilers, it is recommended that they be read in order. These
books contain strong language, adult situations, and dark subject
matters. Recommended for readers ages 18 and up.***
Leslie
Georgeson likes to skirt the boundaries between romance and suspense,
sometimes tossing in a dash of sci-fi or paranormal to make things
more interesting. She is the author of the popular military romantic
suspense series, THE DREGS, which was nominated for the 2018 TopShelf
Indie Book Awards. Her other titles include the THE PACT duet, the
UNLIKELY HEROES series, the UNDERNEATH series, and the standalone NO
SON OF MINE. Leslie lives with her husband and daughter on a quiet
country acreage in Idaho.
Whether they accidentally rose to fame or staked the claim, these modern-day princes are social media royalty. We are super excited to let you know that six of the books in this collection release today! Follow the Internet famous celebs as they deal with fame, power, and the consequences of falling in love. Each story is a STANDALONE fairytale retelling with an HEA and swoon-worthy alphas. There's a little something for every book craving. All books available in Kindle Unlimited.
The Collection includes:
Sonya Jesus’ new romantic suspense, Shook. This twisted Cinderella retelling brings to life a killer obsessed by a True Crime Blogger and her internet famous crush.
MK Moore’s contemporary romance, Trolled, is a new and improved version of Snow White. Fans of steamy fairytale retellings are going to love this modern take about a celebrity gamer and his crush.
Mel Walker’s Stagefight is the sweetest combination of dance fiction and celebrity romance. This retelling of the Princess and the Pea will liven up any stage and is perfect for fans of The F List and Take the Lead.
Fierce
warrior, Dhampir and Pureblood royalty, Dominic Rinaldi had
everything but the one thing he desired - someone to awaken his
heart. For centuries, he conquered Rogues, Purebloods, and other
preternatural creatures. There was always another battle to be
won.
After
another long hunt, he decided it was time settle down, only to be
betrayed in the cruelest way by his Pureblood
girlfriend.
Heartbroken,
Dominic gave up on finding love until he rescued a beautiful human
from a vampire he thought long dead.
Chantelle
Mallory was the woman he’d been looking for. The connection between
them was immediate and sizzled with heat but would she be able to
accept what he was? There were things in life even love couldn’t
overcome.
As
Dominic struggled with his feelings for Chantelle, a new threat
emerged that would shift the balance of power within the entire
vampire species forever.
Broderick
and Elise were finally rekindling their relationship after being
apart for decades when she is taken from the balcony of their family
home. He suspects Elijah, an ancient Mayan vampire is the one who
took her. He is the vampire who found her in the forest after her
transformation and taught her everything she needed to know about her
new vampire life.
Finding
out any information about Elijah has proven to be problematic.There
is no written record of his existence.
A
series of shocking revelations brings Broderick and his team closer
to finding Elijah and Elise.
But
Elise is not the only one who has been taken. Weres from across
multiple were communities are also missing.
The
fate of Elise and the missing weres comes down to the self-sacrifice
of a single were-jaguar.
Will
the love story Broderick and Elise fought so hard for end here?
From the Circle of
the Red Scorpion series, is the love story that started it all.
Deep in the forest,
Broderick Devereaux found her so unexpectedly and was instantly
mesmerized.
He was the dark,
handsome stranger Elise Munro dreamed of but never thought she’d
find.
Despite their
differences, Broderick and Elise started a life together and thought
they had it all. But internal demons and secrets threatened to
destroy their happiness.
While Elise was
becoming a celebrated artist, Broderick tirelessly fought to put
Solomon Blackwell, a ruthless sociopath and wealthy businessman who
befriended his wife behind bars. Putting Solomon in prison
became Broderick’s obsession as his relationship with his wife
imploded. Was Solomon behind the chasm that separated them?
Broderick and Elise
loved each other but was their love enough?
Broderick
Devereaux receives an invitation to his son, Drake’s wedding, and
he decides to make a last-ditch effort to repair their broken
relationship.
When
Solomon Blackwell, the Rogue vampire who was instrumental in
destroying his life two decades ago, sets his sights on Drake’s
wife, Ebony; he vows not to allow history to repeat itself. He knows
better than anyone that Blackwell will stop at nothing to possess
her.
To
protect her and his son, Broderick must tell Drake the shocking
family secret he’s withheld from him his whole life.
Drake
and Ebony are living the life they both dreamed of until Ebony
vanishes. As Solomon initiates his daring plan, Broderick, Drake, and
the Circle of the Red Scorpion race against time to find Ebony and
stop the Rogue vampire from destroying Drake’s life.
A
fierce battle between the two factions comes to a surprising end, and
the shocking conclusion of Avenged brings Broderick to his knees. Can
his team help him stop the new menace threatening to destroy the
world?
Beneath
the flashing lights and the throbbing beat of the music in an LA
night club, Drake Devereaux admits he's grown tired of his playboy
lifestyle and vows to change it. Haunted by a devastating tragedy in
his past, he's never dated a woman he could love.
Ebony
Jordan lives a mundane life but longs for the hot, steamy nights she
writes in her romance novels. She can write happy endings in her
stories but never one herself.
Drake
and Ebony meet by chance and know it is more than a casual fling.
Their attraction is immediate and all consuming. They share a
passionate kiss and an unforgettable night of sex. When he opens the
door to her innermost fantasies, she starts to believe in the
impossible. When Drake allows his fears to separate them, Ebony must
face the stark reality - happily ever after only happens in
fairytales.
Solomon
Blackwell, a powerful Rogue vampire, sees Ebony and is stunned by her
resemblance to the woman he loved and lost decades ago. Ebony rouses
his bloodlust and her sexy body sets him on fire. He will stop at
nothing to claim her soul.
When
an unexpected tragedy brings Drake and Ebony back together, Drake is
given a second chance. He must to face the consequences of his
actions and protect the woman he loves from a dangerous man who has
set his sights on her. Will Drake and Ebony's love survive or will it
be shattered by an obsessed vampire who threatens to tear their world
apart?
In
a high rise above the city, Broderick Devereaux holds clandestine
meetings to formulate a plan to protect his only son and the woman
his son loves from the Rogue vampire he's pursued unsuccessfully for
more than two decades. The same cruel, sadistic vampire who also
destroyed his life. Will history repeat itself?
Charlene
is a Waynesburg, Pennsylvania native. She went to Waynesburg High
School and graduated Cum Laude from Waynesburg College with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. Currently lives in Sacramento,
California where she spent the last 33 years working at Northrop
Grumman.
Books
have always been her passion. She started reading at an early age and
progressed to full-length books by age nine. The first supernatural
book series she read was Dark Shadows, and it sparked her interest in
all things paranormal, with a spicy touch of romance mixed in for
good measure. She also started writing poetry in grade school and
continues to do so today.
Being
an avid reader, the consummate daydreamer and an incurable romantic
with a Cinderella complex, she started creating her own characters
and story lines because she realized she had her own stories to
tell.
She
is married to John, who believes she can do anything. She has a son,
Ty; a daughter, Danika; and four beautiful grandchildren, Aries,
Victoria, Maya, and Tobias.
Besides
reading and writing, she also enjoys photography, travel, music, and
great movies.
Set in Southwest Virginia and inspired by actual events and the story of
the small town's most revered doctor, who may just be a serial killer. A
local police officer with a tarnished reputation, a reporter who manipulated
facts, and the doctor's chief intern, who may be a thief, have pieces of the
puzzle. Yet no one in authority believes the great doctor could be
responsible. All the while, patients are dying.
About the Author
Shadowed and protected by the mountains of her native southwest Virginia,
Amelia Townsend has lived hither, thither, and yon – mostly between
Virginia and North Carolina. She has worked as a newspaper and TV reporter,
freelance producer and director, writer, and now PR hack. She is a
proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
She has no claim to fame. Further, she is most often bewildered when people
say they are impressed by her work. Her first novel, Keepsakes for the
Heart, was nominated by the N.C. Historical Association for the prestigious
Ragan Old North State Award for non-fiction.
Her favorite avocation is listening to and writing down other
people’s stories, for truth surely is stranger and more beautiful than
fiction. This is where Townsend has found fodder for the stories of the
hills that she wrote with her late writing buddy. Several have come to life
in the form of a novel and a couple of plays in production. The names have
been changed to protect the guilty.
Townsend’s most impressive accomplishments are her children – a
son and daughter – who managed to turn in to fine young adults,
despite her attempts to raise them.
When
the Queen of the Sandmen, Ana, decrees that she will give teddy bears
magic through the power of their golden Sandman dust and life is
sustained through the belief of a child, the only purpose is to
protect the children from nightmares, or rather the monsters under
the bed. The Boogeymen who were defeated long ago are gone but their
creatures did not die off with their masters. The balance of good and
evil has to be maintained.
A
supernatural orphan, Sharon, and her faithful pitbull dog, Lieutenant
Twinkleton, catch the attention of Queen Ana when she goes to fulfill
her part of the decree. Unsure of the little orphan child's
abilities, she gives special orders to the little girl’s only toy:
a teddy bear named Sir Snugglestiltskin.
Unknown
to Queen Ana, there’s more to Sharon than what her eyes can see and
these creatures are hungry to get their hands on the little girl.
I'm
a Native Texan, born and raised close to the heart of the great Lone
Star State. I was born in January of ‘89 and was able to grow up
during a great time. I honestly don’t consider myself a Millennial,
and really dislike that title. I'm a part-time secretary and a
full-time mother and wife, as well as a Lupus Warrior.
Having
Lupus means living my life indoors, and the sun is my arch-nemesis,
my personal kryptonite. I want to leave a legacy behind, something my
kids could one day look back on and say, “yeah my mom did that.”
Thanks
to the encouragement of friends and family, I found a passion for
writing paranormal romance books. Anything in the realm of fantasy
usually suits my novels and tends to be able to reach a large
audience in multiple genres. Most of my story ideas come to me in the
most unexpected times and places, such as my dreams. They will plague
me nonstop until I sit down and write it out.
I
like to explore new types of characters such as Sandmen and
Boogeymen, for example. I enjoy creating all the facets of their own
worlds, such as in A Sandman’s Forbidden Love.
God
has blessed me with success that I never imagined was possible, which
allows me the freedom to explore and create with intense focus in
paranormal fiction. Now, I know Shifters aren’t real but Angels are
another story. So Angels are also a part of my focus and research. I
will often sit on the computer doing extensive research on both
Sandmen and Angels, trying to learn as much as possible about them.
In
addition to fiction, I create Art Journals that are cross
generational from thirteen to ninety years young. My goal, with these
types of books, is to reach people who need that extra encouragement
and quiet reflective stillness that journaling can bring into their
lives.
Learn
How to Build Massive Wealth In the Midst of Uncertainties
by
Nora A. Gay
Genre:
Non-fiction, Self-Help, Inspirational Business
In
today's volatile economy, self-discipline and sensible financial
planning are more crucial than ever. It
is no longer possible-or even desirable-to build wealth solely on a
paycheck as you move up some corporate ladder. Rather, today's sound
decision makers are anticipating the certainty of uncertainties in
life and in their finances. In Get
Minted!,
Nora Gay shows how the strategies that help the world's wealthiest
individuals flourish can be adapted and applied to everyone. By
challenging assumptions, pinpointing one's unique economic value, and
identifying weaknesses in established personal financial plans,
anyone can achieve financial success and prosperity. Gay,
a financial strategist who has researched, taught, and implemented
financial concepts for individuals and families of all sizes,
describes the unique method she has used to help them create,
multiply, and pass on wealth.
Incorporating
stories from her own experience and anecdotes from other wealth
builders and financial advisors, Gay shows how self-discipline and a
little know-how lead to massive financial rewards. Get
Minted! offers
clear and empowering advice for anyone looking to break through; for
anyone with a big financial goal but with no idea on how to achieve
it. This engaging, perspective-shifting book demystifies the
mechanics of wealth building for individuals and families alike.
Nora
A. Gay started a fintech company with the mission of
helping people accomplish financial security. She specializes in
everything ranging from personal finance, wealth management, and
financial technology platforms.
At
the age of 18, Esperanza Ignacio begins her college years at an
upscale Los Angeles art school, where she studies to fulfill her
long-term dream in Animation. But she soon learns the truth to the
old folktale: “you can take the girl out of the barrio, but you
can’t take the barrio out of the girl.” Even though she’s
getting financial aid, Esperanza works a part-time job during her
break from classes just to make ends meet. Her roommate, Anna, is
what she calls a “chicana from Beverly Hills” because of the rich
daddy and the new car she got for her quinceañera.
Things
get a little confusing for Esperanza when an old friend comes looking
for her, hoping to start a meaningful relationship. But is Carlos the
right guy for her? She never even considered him to be anything more
than a friend since high school. Then comes Jake, a gorgeous
mechanic, who shares her passion for books and loves her for who she
is. What’s a girl to do?
Strength
and determination help pave the way for the future. And, as she
approaches her graduation, she is faced with a difficult decision:
should she leave Los Angeles and leave behind her family, her home,
and everything she’s known? Ever since she was born in the
California barrio of Hawaiian Gardens, she’s always had to look
over the fence, wondering what she’s been missing. Now she’s
taking a flying leap over to see what’s beyond the little barrio.
What’s beyond her family, her friends, and her past? What’s
beyond the little nothing town, where dreams don’t exist? What’s
beyond The Gardens? Is it life, love, a future? The story of
Esperanza is finally concluded in this wildly entertaining and
heart-warming sequel.
Sandra
C. López is one of today's influential Latina authors in Young Adult
literature. Her first novel, Esperanza:
A Latina Story,
was published in March 2008 WHILEshe
was still in college. Since then she has published several other
books, including the Single Chicas series. She was named as one of
"2011 Top Ten New Latino Authors to Watch" by Latino
Stories, and her book, Beyond
the Gardens,
was a Silver Medal winner of the 2016 Global Ebook Awards in
Multicultural Fiction and won first place in the Int'l Latino Book
Awards. She also works as a freelance illustrator and graphic
designer. Art, literature, and travel are her passions, and she aims
to keep doing them as long as she can. For inquiries regarding events
and projects, please contact her directly.
