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THE REDEMPTION OF LILLIE ROURKE Bestselling Author Loree Lough Series: By Way of the Lighthouse Series Book 3 Genre: Contemporary Romance Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming Publication Date: April 1, 2018 She'd worked for that second chance, but will he believe she has changed? When she fled Baltimore after a near-fatal accident that left her dependent on painkillers, Lillie Rourke lost everything. Now, physically and emotionally healed, she’s ready to make amends and start over. But Jase Yeager has moved on, and who can blame him? Yet Lillie isn’t giving up—on her--or them. Earning back Jase’s trust won’t be easy, but Lillie’s no stranger to challenges… Add to Goodreads PRE-ORDER LINKS Amazon (Print) | Amazon (Kindle) | Barnes & Noble | Harlequin | Kobo | Books a Million Book Excerpt The kid who’d offered to help him earlier now pecked keys on the register. “This sheet music is on sale,” he said, running the book across the scanner screen. “Are you a kin

  Buy Link: Amazon Kindle   Summary: Clarabelle Wright doesn’t believe in someone else creating her happily ever after. In fact, she has spent her entire life ensuring a future for herself. When the family finances fall further in debt, her big college dreams are put on hold. Beaumont University has one thing to offer, a full ride, and Clara has no other choice but to accept. She’s the reliable daughter, the responsible one. But what she truly desires is adventure and passion, and she doesn’t expect to find either at the small town university. That is until she accidentally catches the alluring eye of the Adam Beaumont. He’s entitled, careless, and a shameless flirt. Clara knows a man of his beastly reputation is nothing but trouble…trouble wrapped in gorgeous, untamed trims. But Adam has a tempting offer to make. One that will keep his mother off his back so he can continue his regularly scheduled life filled with big parties and beautiful women. It sounds like the pe

IMMORTAL RECKONING Tara Fox Hall Series: Promise Me Series Book 18 (Origin Story) Genre: Paranormal, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Romance Publisher: Melange Books Publication Date: February 27, 2018 Add to Goodreads Through the love and loss of the ages, immortality brings only one certainty: vengeance. Disinherited and poverty stricken, bastard Danial clutches at the slim chance to earn a living as a guard, until a night attack leaves both him and his half-brother Devlin vampires. After finding true love with the aristocrat Lacey, Danial comes to the attention of James, the devious Vampire Lord of France. Enslaved by James, his love murdered, Danial plots to escape, his complex plan of years finally succeeding only to result in all of Europe’s demonic forces on the hunt for him. After a reunion and subsequent falling out with Devlin, Danial travels to the new world of America in pursuit of a new life. Settling in the west, Danial forms alliances with native va

A mistaken identity. A gruesome murder. The uniting of two powerful clans. DAUGHTER OF THE KING Award Winning Author Ashley York Series: The Derbfine Series Book 3 Genre: Historical Romance Publication Date: March 17, 2018 A mistaken identity. A gruesome murder. Was it self-defense? Or Regicide? Trained as a warrior, Brighit of Clan Cruadhlaoch despises the trappings and demands of womanhood… Selfish dreams need to be set aside for the good of the clan, but a shocking murder only causes more turmoil. Especially as she stands accused. With no one else to turn to, can Brighit find escape in the arms of her new husband or will he require she reveal her inner most secrets? Darragh of Clan MacNaughton is expected to follow his father into kingship but has little desire for the coveted title… His willful wife is another matter. He has great desire for her. Despite her denial, he sees her womanly virtues and it sets him afire to know her, both body and soul. Will she resist his

  Buy Link: Amazon Kindle   Summary: Vincent Carpenter’s life is a wreck. He has given up his dreams. He has lost his job after an economic disaster. His ten-year marriage is crumbling. Then he awakens in a maniacal land of frighteningly vivid realism with skull trees, glowing forests, ravenous beasts, and other psychologically haunting adversity. While traveling through this demented unearthly world, he has a chance encounter with a beautiful maiden dressed in green; before he can start a conversation, she disappears into the unknown. Vincent must try to find her at a fantastical place known as the Spitting Post. But first he must overcome many macabre misfortunes and face nightmares that question his sanity. Will he reach her? What will the Spitting Post reveal? Will he suffer more disappointment and tragedy? Or will he find peace at last? Review: I didn't know what to expect when I started to read The Spitting Post. After all, the horror/dark fantasy gen

  Buy Link: Amazon Kindle   Summary: It’s 1801 and life is good for Buzzy the dog. She lives with Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, but her life turns upside down when Thomas tells her that they’re moving to the President’s House. Buzzy doesn’t want to move. She's afraid to leave the comfort of Monticello. What will she do? This enjoyable childrens leveled reader for ages 4 – 8 teaches kids about President Jefferson, the new breed of dog he brought home from France and confronting issues about moving. If your child loves books by Robert Dawson like "Ben and Me," then he'll love Buzzy! Historical fiction at it’s best: learning from the pets of famous people in history. Review: This is a wonderful book with a solid story where children can learn a little bit about American history. That it was told from the perspective of Buzzy, a dog, made it even better as the children's imagination are sure to be fired up as they are caught up in Buzzy's con

  Buy Link: Amazon Kindle   Summary: Just how much would you expect your life to change if you died and came back? Being a part-time paranormal investigator, Rayne Bledsoe has some experience with the supernatural. She is going about her life as a college student, art lover, and daydreamer when her world is suddenly turned upside down by a harrowing near-death experience. A whole new truth about who she really is will be revealed to her on the other side. Not only must she understand her new calling, she must learn who the intriguing and ruggedly handsome guardian named Fin is, whom she met there. Now back on earth, she can’t get the elusive Fin out of her mind. Rayne fears him yet cannot fight her intense attraction to him. It seems he may feel the same way, as he keeps showing up in her world. Has she become his obsession? An assemblage of malevolent spirits is growing stronger, threatening Rayne and all of mankind. With her new abilities, will she be strong enough

IMMORTAL RECKONING Tara Fox Hall Series: Promise Me Series Book 18 (Origin Story) Genre: Paranormal, Historical Fiction, Suspense, Romance Publisher: Melange Books Publication Date: February 27, 2018 Add to Goodreads Through the love and loss of the ages, immortality brings only one certainty: vengeance. Disinherited and poverty stricken, bastard Danial clutches at the slim chance to earn a living as a guard, until a night attack leaves both him and his half-brother Devlin vampires. After finding true love with the aristocrat Lacey, Danial comes to the attention of James, the devious Vampire Lord of France. Enslaved by James, his love murdered, Danial plots to escape, his complex plan of years finally succeeding only to result in all of Europe’s demonic forces on the hunt for him. After a reunion and subsequent falling out with Devlin, Danial travels to the new world of America in pursuit of a new life. Settling in the west, Danial forms alliances with native va

LOVE OF FINISHED YEARS Award-winning author Gregory Erich Phillips Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction Publisher: SillanPaceBrown Publication Date: January 3, 2018 An Immigrant Girl's Powerful Journey of Aspiration and Love in Early Twentieth Century New York Pre World War One, Elsa came to America with her eyes wide open, realizing it was up to her to make a life for herself. Surviving a sweat shop in lower Manhattan, a chance job with a Long Island elite family opens up her world. Invited in up to a point, she unwittingly, albeit precariously, crosses the social divide with her now open heart, which puts all she had worked for in jeopardy. Add to Goodreads Grand Prize Winner Chanticleer International Book Awards and Chaucer Historical Fiction Book Awards A wonderfully satisfying reads. - Chanticleer Reviews "What a truly wonderful story! I've read it three times, and with each reading I find myself caring about the fabulous ch