Daily Archives: August 10, 2019

A Drop of April Snow by Christopher Sword

“A tapestry of lives, trauma and subsequent vulnerability of three different persons.”
The last snow storm of the year was to be the biggest. Police warned drivers to stay off the roads. Families huddled inside their homes, wondering if they would lose power, heat and the ability to get out.

In the morning a glittering layer of frosting covers everything. A couple snowshoes into town and discovers the body of a young man found off to the side of the rural highway without a jacket, shoes or socks.

A Drop of April Snow follows three characters whose lives intersect in ways unknown to them. The characters all struggle to deal with their past, each making efforts to block out the details of memories that are either too painful or debilitating in some way. When their worlds collide it becomes increasingly impossible to ignore that they are forever linked in tragedy.

Madam in Silk by Gini Grossenbacher

San Francisco,1849. Despite her objections, twenty-year-old Ah Toy and her servant Chen voyage from China to San Francisco with her husband who dies on board ship. With little cash and bound feet, how is she to find employment in the Gold Rush town? Since she is the only Chinese woman there, she opens a “Lookee Shop,” catering to miners who pay in gold dust to see her exotic beauty. As her notoriety grows, so does her attraction to the devoted policeman, John Clark. Yet should she put her faith in one man? Will their love survive despite her frightening encounter with Sydney Ducks, threats from rival madam Li Fan, and a tempting offer from Henry Conrad who promises her wealth and security? Armed with her mystical beliefs of the inner dragon and Goddess Mazu, Ah Toy faces much more than the journey from the ancient ways in China to the new world in America. In fact, she must find the true source of courage in a life or death struggle for her own fate, justice, and dignity. Based on page-turning accounts about the life of Ah Toy, one of San Francisco’s most legendary madams.

My Favorite Mistakeby Weston Parker

I’d make a terrible father.

That’s what they all said.

And it’s the lie I lived for a long time, playing the field.

Sleeping around and enjoying my life as a bachelor.

But things change when my grandfather passes and all of his money comes my way.

Life looks like a day in a theme park, with me as the big winner.

Until I realize my grandfather didn’t just send me a check, but also his big house filled with expensive art.

Unfortunately, it comes with the responsibility of maintaining his staff, including a beautiful American maid that’s driving me mad.

I have rules about romance with those who work with me and for me.

No bother. This curvy vixen wants nothing to do with me anyway.

Until she does.

And when I think it’s going to be a quick fling, I’m shocked to discover she’s carrying my greatest fear and the one thing I’ve always secretly wanted more than anything else.

A baby.

Every Good Girl Deserves a Bad Boy. ~ Weston

Relatively Saneby Whitney Dineen

“The Masterson clan is back and funnier than ever in this delightful tale. Dineen’s comedic timing is pure gold!” -Jennifer Peel, Bestselling Author of My Not So Wicked Stepbrother

Catriona Masterton’s family is not normal.

Her father has a passion for taxidermized animals that he dresses in the family plaid. Her mother has a penchant for hoarding kitchen gadgets and other oddities that leave her sanity in question. Her grandmother, Nan, has never met a swearword she doesn’t like.

Despite all this, party-planner Cat leaves the hustle and bustle of New York City to move back to her tiny hometown outside of Chicago. She even buys her parents’ farm with plans to turn the barn into a stylish wedding venue.

Enter House to Home Television’s Renovation Brothers. Cat gets accepted as one of the show’s projects, bringing two gorgeous brothers to her doorstep. Unbeknownst to Cat, the TV hosts are behind a secret her newfound boyfriend will go to great lengths to keep hidden.

With all the upheaval–her parents’ chaotic move, her grandmother joyfully causing trouble wherever she goes, a film crew documenting her home being torn apart, and her boyfriend’s odd behavior–Cat’s starting to wonder if signing up for a reality TV show was a big mistake.

Will the renovation be a success? Or will secrecy and jealousy make Cat regret the day she packed her bags and left New York?

Find out in this hysterical tale packed with small-town charm, family drama, and true love.

Tales from Big Country: A Western Stories Collectionby Various Authors

Tales From Big Country is a wild west thrill ride brought to you by USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon best-selling authors!

If you like westerns, historical fiction and action packed adventures, look no further! This thirteen-story collection, featuring work by national and international bestselling and award-winning authors, offers the best in western fiction.

Take a journey into the Old West, from its civilized order to lawless frontier. From the big skies of Montana to perilous rides with the Texas Rangers, you won’t want to put this collection down.

From traditional historical westerns to those with a paranormal twist, Native American stories to contemporary romantic suspense, bone-chilling horror to tales of fantasy, this collection has something for all western lovers.

So saddle up and get ready for thirteen unforgettable rides!