True Adventure

A collection of 13 award-winning short stories concerning the true adventures of California fish and game wardens and the wildlife-destroying outlaws they pursue. These stories illustrate the wide variety of wildlife-related problems wardens face in California, which has a greater diversity of wildlife and wildlife habitat than any other state and is second only to Alaska in its vast expanses of wilderness.

The positive pregnancy test rocks my world harder than any bomb or bullet. Like the hurricane bearing down on Miami, it threatens total destruction. I’m confident I can escape Miami, evade the mercenaries intent on killing me, and uncover the people who hired them. But telling the father I’m pregnant…raising a child....

You can't wait for the latest RV and travel magazines to reach your mailbox every month. You spend hours reading stories of other people that made their dreams come true. So, what is keeping you from realizing your own dream? Too many financial responsibilities, afraid you won't like living in a small box on wheels, unsure how your extended family could possibly survive without you, scared of losing friends and feeling isolated, still have children in school ... am I missing anything? Your dream of traveling this beautiful country can come true and soon! ★ If you are still working and ...

This book will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. It is filled with amazing divine interventions of God's mercy. Dr. Michael H Yeager and his family have been rescued again and again by the supernatural hand of God. Powerful true stories and testimonies of Gods divine ability to deliver his people in the most difficult circumstances.

A true story set at the end of World War 11 as the Russian Army marched against Hitler's troops in East Prussia, and millions of native Germans had to flee to the West to avoid capture, imprisonment and worse. This is the story of how two young women; my mother and her friend, fled to the West, and how the rest of the family also had to leave their farm and home behind them.. Many adventures and close escapes later they were happily re-united in West Germany. My mother met my Irish father, they married and moved to England after the war, built a new life and family and had a wonderful life ...

Young and in love, their lives ahead of them, Tami Oldham and her fiancé, Richard Sharp, set sail from Tahiti under brilliant blue skies, with Tami’s hometown of San Diego as their ultimate destination. But the two free spirits and avid sailors couldn’t anticipate that less than two weeks into their voyage, they would sail directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.

All four DESERT WOLF short stories in one great collection – including an exclusive bonus episode not available anywhere else! A stubborn alpha struggling to balance duty and desire. A determined she-wolf who knows just what he needs. A dangerous world of shifters, rogues, and inter-pack feuds, where the desert moon casts pale shadows over friend and foe. Ty Hawthorne and Lana Dixon may have earned their happily-ever-after as destined mates, but that doesn't mean the challenges let up. There's always a new enemy to battle, a new challenge to overcome. And there's always unwavering ...

Her adventure in Brazil has transformed the shy and curvy Rachel into the confident and sexy Raquel. It has also earned the travel writer a luxurious trip to France, another sensual destination with its own "travel secrets." In one of France's most famous wine regions, Raquel is courted by the suave and enchanting Maxime and the rugged female winemaker Alixandrie. Raquel's boss, Ryan, also seems interested in her, but his girlfriend and supermodel Chantal continues to sabotage Raquel at every turn. Raquel’s biggest challenge, however, is to stay true to her new self. What kind of ...

New Ending to the story in 2nd edition The Drogon homeworld is on the verge of destruction, which forces the whole species into unknown adventures to find a new homeworld. Four vessels depart the dying planet when the wave of a planetary explosion sends all the ships in different directions. This is the story of Cuyler the drogon's king and his journey to find a new homeworld, only to discover most of the female population was abroad one of the missing ships. In their search for women, the drogons arrive in medieval England and after a few adventures, they are able to go back home with ...

WHEN JOSH GETS KIDNAPPED BY ALIENS because he refuses to eat his broccoli, he and his cousin Brandon end up having a hilarious outer-space adventure. The two eleven-year-old boys must face down the Intergalactic Council, rescue an alien who starts a flood every time she cries, fly an air sled, travel through time, and deal with a talking broccoli plant that might even eat them! Whether you like broccoli or not, you will definitely want to find out what happens, and after listening to this you may even find you eat your vegetables all the time! But the fun doesn't end there.

Scarlet Alien slavers took me off the street as I was walking my dog. I cried like a baby when I realized I would never see him again. Other aliens rescued us before we were sold at auction. Our hopes of going home were dashed when we learned no one knew how to find Earth. On a ship tour, I met Lieutenant Commander Pyrron Advantu, who told me he was mine as he shook my hand. It happened so fast, but he was gorgeous, and our attraction was strong. My simple life had turned to chaos. It wasn’t love at first sight, but I wanted him. Pyrr Scarlet is my soulmate, and I wouldn’t deny her even...

Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second...and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious.

In 2005 a now ex-wife of mine and myself embarked on the journey of a lifetime. We chose the famous Appalachian Trail (AT) as our destination to make personal history. Being novice hikers, as we were, we were ill-prepared for the hike ahead but we had no idea since this would be the first time, we had stepped foot on the Appalachian Trail. We had no idea what we were getting into. I kept day-by-day journal entries, of those 30 fated days and 16 years later have decided to turn those into this book. In a sense, I was following an internal guide, one that led me to this trail with a sense of ...

Sadie is a restless teenager with a thirst for adventure. When her father mysteriously vanishes, she discovers his assistant, Gus, and her father's time machine and sets off on a journey through other time dimensions in search of him. With each jump through time, Sadie finds herself immersed in iconic moments and encounters legendary figures, from ancient civilizations to the medieval era to the American Wild West. But her mission to find her father is not without its challenges, and Sadie must use her wit, bravery, and determination to overcome the obstacles she encounters. Join Sadie as ...

UPCOTE, a self-styled gentleman of leisure who subsidises his state hand-outs with a little wheeling and dealing on the side meets the struggling SMYTHE and sets out to help his young protégé of fifty-three fulfil his true and hitherto well-concealed potential. With the help of Upcote’s indomitable Aunt Mabel and under the sceptical scrutiny of coin-obsessed café owner Bob, the two men set out to put their sartorial and cultural superiority on a sound financial footing. Dodging the slings and arrows of outraged punters our two heroes push, swerve and stumble onwards towards their dream...

Everyone has a reason for joining the Moltov-Human mating system. Some do it for wealth, some do it for endless pleasure, but I just want to find a love that lasts forever. Over two centuries ago the Moltovs came to Earth. We thought it was an invasion, but they were a peaceful race. All they wanted were humans. There was a need inside of them that burned hot and deep, a fire that consumed their soul when they found their perfect match. On Earth, I've been ditched at the altar. Twice. All before I’m twenty-seven. But this time when my fiancé leaves me for a bridesmaid, I’m leaving, too...

A coming-of-age adventure book set in California during the Gold Rush era. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Edward "Ned" Sinton, an ambitious young orphan captivated by dreams of gold and adventure. In a world fueled by ambition and greed, Ned must navigate the tumultuous waters of the California Gold Rush, confronting his dreams and discovering what true treasure really means. The Golden Gauntlet begins with Ned, who is inspired by tales of fortune in the goldfields. After a vivid dream of a golden cave and the allure of a mysterious community, Ned's path is set. Torn between a safe...

Charming Stories of a Magical Childhood in East AfricaFor Rosalind, growing up in Kenya was an adventure-filled world in which risk-taking was actively encouraged while at play among some of the world's most amazing animals and larger-than-life people. Her adventures and encounters also have important lessons for today's youngsters and their parents. At the age of twelve, Rosalind was sent to boarding school in England, but when she flew home to Kenya for the holidays, she spent much of her time alone, exploring the outdoors. Rosalind was given far more freedom than most children are ...

On May 13, 1945, 24 American servicemen and WACs boarded a transport plane for a sightseeing trip over “Shangri-La,” a beautiful and mysterious valley deep within the jungle-covered mountains of Dutch New Guinea. Unlike the peaceful Tibetan monks of James Hilton’s best-selling novel Lost Horizon, this Shangri-La was home to spear-carrying tribesmen, warriors rumored to be cannibals. But the pleasure tour became an unforgettable battle for survival when the plane crashed. Miraculously, three passengers pulled through.

The true story of how I partied my way into having a massive stroke, and how I proved the doctors wrong by completely recovering.