Coming of Age

Obarion (The Fallen Land Chronicles Book 1) by Justine Sparks

As the son of the Obarion clan’s infamous General, seventeen-year-old Atlas is well-acquainted with carrying the burden of high expectations. The tribes of the Westland have been at war for over a decade, and when Atlas is captured by his enemy clan, the Vedas, he discovers that he is more deeply tied to them than he could have ever known. He strikes up an unlikely alliance with a pair of Renegades taking refuge at the Vedas base. The Renegades—neither Obarion nor Vedas—refuse to take part in the conflict on either side of the war, and Atlas quickly learns that his prejudice is not nearly so founded as he might have thought. Atlas’ adventures put him in the path of gangs, cannibals, and margins of the Westland he hadn’t known had existed—or perhaps, had been hidden from him. His determination to acquire information that might give the Obarion an advantage in the war quickly evolves into a quest for truth, and Atlas soon must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice for the sake of getting it.

Hunted (The Profiler Book 1) by Elizabeth Heiter

Terror stalks a small Virginia town.

FBI rising star, criminal profiler Evelyn Baine, knows how to think like a serial killer. But she’s never chased anyone like the Bakersville Burier, who hunts young women and displays them, half-buried, deep in the woods. As the body count climbs, Evelyn’s relentless pursuit of the killer puts her career—and her life—at risk. And the evil lurking in the Burier’s mind may be more than even she can unravel.

Terror is closer than she thinks…

The Bakersville Burier knows he’s got an FBI profiler on his trail. He knows who she is and where to find her. And he’s biding his time, because he’s planned a special punishment for Evelyn. She may have tracked other killers, but he vows to make this her last chase. This time it’s her turn to be hunted!

Never Trust an Earlby Maggi Andersen

Redcliffe Park, Northumberland, 1819

Dominic Thorne, the Earl of Redcliffe, arrives in Redcliffe village in the far north of England, to view his inheritance. The estate, Redcliffe Park, is miles from a decent town, and in need of extensive renovation.

A rake, says the squire’s wife, who heard all about him from her aunt in London. Rumors of Dominic’s scandalous lifestyle have quickly spread. His uncle, the former earl, was disliked. He failed to pay his debts. And it’s assumed his nephew is cut from the same cloth, or even worse, will ravage all the ladies in the village. It’s suspected his uncle distrusted banks, and stashed his wealth in a secret place somewhere on the estate.

Dominic wants to restore order to the estate to lease or sell it, then return to London. But his extremely attractive and capable housekeeper, Miss Olivia Jenner, makes him want more than a well-run house. He wants her in his life, in his bed. But she has plans of her own and doesn’t trust him.

Olivia Jenner has her own reasons for becoming the housekeeper, which she is not about to tell the earl. She loathed his uncle who destroyed her father’s life, and is determined to keep the rakish earl at arm’s length. But it becomes difficult for Olivia to hold on to her poor opinion of Dominic, after he toils in the fields with his plowman and works to improve the lives of those on his estate. Intrigued, Olivia can’t seem to stay away from him. She brings them lunch and hovers, admiring his fine physique and his straightforward manner with his workmen. He is not what she expected. But she cannot not lose her focus, she must find what she came for, then execute her plans for her future.

The house is broken into, and it’s believed they search for the money stashed away by his uncle. While Olivia and Dominic work together to discover who is behind it, a further threat appears. Someone wants Dominic dead.

The attraction between them grows to fever pitch. Dominic wants her, but will the independent and practical lady who considers the disparity in their births an impossible hurdle to overcome, ever agree?/

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The Never Series
Book 1 – Never Doubt a Duke
Book 2 – Never Dance with a Marquess
Book 3 – Never Trust an Earl

The Impoverished Dowryby Emily E K Murdoch

Coral de Petras is on the hunt for the perfect husband, and she doesn’t care who knows it.

In her third Season and with the shock of her father’s shipping business collapsing in disaster, Coral makes the hard decision to forgo a love match and fall back on the plan she had as a child.

Marry for money.

But if Coral’s giving up a love match, she doesn’t just want to settle for any gentleman: she has a list. A list of all the qualities she will demand from her future husband—and publishes it in all the newspapers.

A chance introduction with a duke (sadly not fulfilling all the points on her list) throws her completely off balance. Her dowry is gone, but doesn’t that mean she should demand the absolute best?

The Duke of Glaenarm is handsome, charming, devilishly devoted to her. And imperfect. Damn. At least, that is what Edward Barlow, Duke of Glaenarm, is informed by Coral at Almack’s.

Amused by the fiery haired beauty who demands a husband who meets her lofty and unrealistic expectations, Edward decides to trick her into affection for him—proving that even if she believes him imperfect, she can fall in love.

But the more time they spend discussing her potential suitors, neither Coral nor Edward can control the desire pulling them together—and as the de Petras family’s outrageous behavior continues to threaten their respectability, it’s becoming more and more difficult for Coral to understand what she wants from life.

A respectable, boring, wealthy suitor who completes her list…or an imperfect duke that makes her feel alive?

This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order, but is best enjoyed in sequence.

The de Petras Saga
Book 1 – The Misplaced Husband
Book 2 – The Impoverished Dowry
Book 3 – The Contrary Debutante
Book 4 – The Determined Mistress
Book 5 – The Convenient Engagement
Book 6 – The Disrespectful Duke
Book 7 – The Overlooked Wallflower
Book 8 – The Runaway Elopement
Book 9 – The European Adventure
Book 10 – The Unexpected Proposal
Book 11 – The Determined Suffragette
Book 12 – The Scandalous Rumors
Book 13 – The Argumentative Bluestocking
Book 14 – The Forgotten Bachelor

Shake Downby Armand Rosamilia

Ex-cop Clayton Conway has made some mistakes.

He’s trying to work hard with a repo company, hooking cars and boats. Raise his daughter and stay friendly with his ex-wife. Make enough money to pay the rent on his tiny apartment over a bar in Jacksonville Beach.

But when one of the Orenato Cartel’s speedboats gets repossessed, they come looking for it.

Putting Clayton, his family and friends, in danger.

Can he protect them, or will the cartel get what they came for? And will his own weaknesses get the best of him… again?

From the author of the Award Winning crime thriller series, Dirty Deeds, comes a new series set in the same world!

Built for This: A Guide to Tackling New Dads' Top 16 Concerns About Pregnancy, Childbirth & Becoming a Father by Zach Tobin

“We’re Pregnant!” can either be the most exciting or the most terrifying words in the English language. For many men, they end up being both.

Are you a new or expecting dad whose top priority is being the best father you can be, but you’re not really certain what that looks like?

Do you wonder what will happen during delivery and how you can prepare ahead of time?

Are you asking yourself how you’re going to pay the hospital bills and provide for your growing family?

You may even be concerned that you don’t really “feel” like a father yet and worry you won’t be able to bond with or care for your newborn because you’ve never been “good with babies.”

Perhaps you’re dreading the lack of sex and wondering when you’ll get back to being intimate with your partner.

And, how about the loss of “freedom”, the chaos of having kids in the house, or the seemingly impossible task of balancing the demands of work with being there for your family?

These thoughts are valid, and they’re more common among new dads than you might realize. After all, you’re entering unknown territory, and fatherhood is a major change that will affect your life forever.

Even though you’re probably excited about becoming a dad, you’ll inevitably have doubts and anxieties—all first-time parents do!

No dad is totally prepared when he has his first child, but this book, Built for This, will help you overcome those fears and worries.

Zach is enthusiastic about fatherhood while helping you understand and tackle your fears, answering your hardest questions, and equipping you with the clear thinking, skill, and confidence you need to be an awesome father.

Unlike so many of the other books written for new dads, he skips the condescending ‘bro talk’ and draws on his real-world experience as a father of four to relate man-to-man. Inside, you’ll discover:

— The first thing you’re going to struggle with when your newborn arrives… and how to prepare for it
— How to slash your medical costs by 50% or more… and maybe even make money from your health insurance
— What it costs to raise a kid from birth through high school
— How to support your partner during labor — help her alleviate the pain of giving birth
— How to prepare in advance for delivery day… even if you know you can’t be present
— Why caring for a baby takes more than instinct… and how you can do it well
— Ways to stay connected and intimate with your partner before and after the baby arrives
— The science behind how dads bond with their newborns
— How to balance work and fatherhood so you can be there for your kid while still providing for your family
— Why babies don’t fix struggling relationships… and tips for what does (hint: this will make you a better father too)
— …And much more.

You may feel like you’re out of your depth now, but by following Zach’s advice, you’re taking a step in the right direction.

By the time your baby arrives, you’ll have the knowledge and skill that you need to embrace the most important role of your life with joy and confidence. Being a good dad is a choice… it’s not dictated by your income, IQ, or upbringing.

The Minstrel and Her Knightby Cara Hogarth

She would not trust this poseur with the beautiful hands to escort her across a cloister, let alone through half of France.

Welcome to book 1 in the fabulous new series Minstrel Knights by Cara Hogarth.

A lady disguised as a minstrel…

Yorkshire, 1367. Lady Azalais disguises herself as a minstrel to travel through war-torn France and ransom her father. Her brother plans to marry her to his brutish friend but Azalais, disillusioned with coarse and lustful men, hopes her father will let her become a nun instead.

An unnecessarily handsome knight-protector…

As an impoverished knight, Sir William must fight for his living–unless he can forge a life through his love of song. When offered a mission to protect a talented musician through France, Will seizes the chance to test his dream of becoming a minstrel–a dream that will prevent him from ever marrying.

Azalais distrusts William’s overt performer’s charm and her own reaction to it, yet she delights in their music-making. In turn, Will is strangely fascinated by his minstrel companion. As their shared passion for music and the dangers of the journey draw them closer together it becomes increasingly difficult for Azalais to conceal her identity.

But it is essential that Will continue to see her as a man, isn’t it?

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Minstrel Knights
The Minstrel and Her Knight
The Rose and Her Knight
The Assassin and Her Knight

The Charityby Lorhainne Eckhart

Some secrets aren’t meant to be told.

“Mark and Billy Jo Friessen are back with another nail biter” 4hoseks

“There is always something happening in Roche Harbor…the investigation into the new man in town, an elderly couple scamming others, the widow of the previous chief fearing for her life and the missing children.” Paytonpuppy

Police Chief Mark Friessen and his wife, social worker Billy Jo McCabe, keep a watchful eye on their small island town in the Pacific Northwest. As the couple comes to grips with the fact that a hub of crime run by the political elite has turned the quiet, sleepy Roche Harbor into a playground for the rich and powerful, a young executive of a major international charity moves to town. When Mark and Billy Jo dig deep into the secrets and lies that seem to follow the man, they uncover a twisted truth, one they may wish they had never found.

Newlyweds Mark Friessen and Billy Jo McCabe are back home in the town of Roche Harbor, settling into their life as a married couple while coming to grips with the evil that has woven its web in their small community. Police Chief Mark keeps a watchful eye on all the residents, learning who comes and goes on his island, so when a stranger buys a large property on the west side, Mark shows up on his doorstep to find out why he has moved in.

Walter Crandall tells him the island is home to his five-year-old daughter and his ex-wife, who owns a local bar, and all he wants is to keep a low profile and be left alone to make amends for his mistakes. But there’s something about the man that Mark doesn’t trust, and when he and Billy Jo begin digging into Walter’s past and the charity he was part of, they uncover a deception so twisted they’re convinced it can’t possibly be true.

Temptation and the Artistby Mary Lancaster

It takes an artist to see the real woman

Aline has been many things in her life. She has faced countless dangers to keep her country and her family safe. But when quiet, handsome Stephen Dornan asks permission to paint her in a series of portraits, she is unprepared for the storm of feeling that erupts between them.

Aline came to Renwick’s Hotel at the edge of Maida Gardens in order to help out a friend. She stayed to avoid her son’s uncle who wants to take the boy back to France without her.

But it is Stephen’s bullying father and brothers who are the catalysts for real trouble…

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade’s Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.

Gentlemen of Pleasure
The Devil and the Viscount
Temptation and the Artist
Sin and the Soldier
Debauchery and the Earl