Virtual Light

Harold Grouch and Walter Frank are retired neighbors who have developed a rivalry through the years to win the annual light competition in Evergreen Township, New Jersey. Neither man likes the other, and they'll both do anything it takes to win the 1st place badge on their mailbox. But when one man takes the contest too far, he realizes he must mend the relationship—if it isn't too late.

Books 8, 9, and 10 in the international #1 bestselling series, Vampire for Hire, including: MOON RIVER (Book #8) In Moon River, private investigator, Samantha Moon, is asked to look into a string of bizarre murders, murders that are looking more and more like the handiwork of a bloodthirsty vampire. But when her sister, Mary Lou, goes missing, Samantha, Allison and Kingsley take the fight underground... into the dark heart of a vampire's lair. VAMPIRE SUN (Book #9) Private investigator Samantha Moon looks into the bizarre disappearance of a woman who enters a Starbucks, but never leaves. ...

The first three books in the "Gates of the Underworld" series of Greek mythology romance, including: Wrath of the Gods (Book #1) In this addictive Greek Mythology Romance series, I face the wrath of Ares, the god of war, who wants me dead. My life has been a facade of beauty for 250 years, but when my sister Janie dies, everything changes. Seeking help from my mother, the goddess Aphrodite, I embark on a perilous journey to the underworld. Along the way, I encounter Adonis, Queen Azhrea, and a host of challenges. Can I survive and confront Ares, who seeks revenge on my mother? Relics of ...

Jasper Hajime was born into a world of magic with no magic of his own. After being murdered by the Magic Mafia, he is summoned to the Demiworld by the goddess of all that is in between, Scarlett. The lustful goddess grants her love, Jasper, the power of Necromancy, alongside the power of the six elements that exist in the world of Zerous. Now equipped with the most powerful magic the world has ever seen, Jasper sets out to get revenge on all the people who abused him in his life, as well as God himself for cursing him with no magic.

Can her magic save the world—before his curse destroys it?Shy, awkward Dru never believed she had what it takes to be a true sorceress. That's why she’s been running a little crystal shop on the rough side of Denver, selling potions and charms to the larger-than-life spellcasters who defend the world against the forces of darkness. But when she accidentally touches hands with a dangerously handsome stranger, sparks fly — literally — and he supercharges her crystal magic powers. Ironically, Greyson doesn’t know a thing about magic. But his screaming-fast muscle car is possessed by ...

NEW DARK AGES--How a Punk Movie Emerald Cities Got Its Improv, is a bold new addition to Rick Schmidt's how-to books about moviemaking, that includes Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices and Extreme DV (Penguin/Random House Books). NEW DARK AGES lets the reader participate in Rick's IMPROV decision-making process as he applies his stream-of-consciousness approach to solving moviemaking problems, where the filmmaker must battle his/her movie into existence, often with little money and little time to complete the task. Readers can learn from Rick's "open universe" approach, where he dares to...

Have you ever wished to navigate through the complexity of quantum physics without getting lost? Do you feel frustrated when tackling advanced quantum mechanics? Are you searching for an accessible way to explore both fundamental and advanced concepts of quantum physics? Dive into the world of quantum physics without fear. Our book is your trusted guide, making even the most advanced concepts clear for a seamless journey into the quantum realm. In the “Quantum Physics for Beginners Bible [2 Books in 1],” you will discover: Quantum Physics for Beginners: Explore the origins, history, and...

Room‑by‑Room Reset: A Practical Blueprint for Conquering Clutter and Creating Lasting Order Why This May Be the Most Important Book You Ever Buy Last Tuesday evening, after a 12‑hour workday, Jenna fumbled through her front door balancing take‑out, her laptop, and her toddler’s shoes—only to trip on a stack of mail, knock over a tower of toys, and burst into frustrated tears before even reaching the kitchen. Ten minutes later, she was scrolling online for bigger storage bins—until she realized the problem wasn’t a lack of space but a lack of freedom. If you’ve ever felt ...

Welcome to SoCal, where the sun shines hot and the boys are even hotter. SoCal Boys is a series of four sweet, fun and fluffy gay romance novels featuring closeted movie stars, dreamy surfer bros, sensitive artists, charismatic musicians, and more—all with unique love stories you’ll fall hard for. Touching Stars Wrecked car, wrecked movie, wrecked image. That’s Christopher Lawton: Hollywood’s latest celebrity wreck. After decking Hollywood’s most powerful producer in the face for blacklisting his movie, he’s hidden himself away at a secluded mountain resort called the ...

Threads and Spinons Light Theory: The End of the Identical Particles The Folding Uniqueness of Structure of Matter, Universe, and Energy What if the universe is not built from identical particles but from one continuous thread, endlessly folding into unique forms? In this groundbreaking continuation of the Threads and Spinons Light Theory series, inventor and independent theorist Samir Hanna Safar unravels the myth of particle sameness. The End of the Identical Particles reveals a revolutionary insight: no two protons, atoms, or photons are ever truly alike. Each is a uniquely folded ...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...

"Relatable to young readers...addicting!" "I've smiled, laughed, sighed, giggled, daydreamed and fantasized while reading your book." Soon after Estelle Knight, a 15yr old TV star, finally meets and loses her virginity to her childhood celebrity crush, ultra-handsome, smooth talking Colvin Meters, she realizes that everything that glitters is only broken glass. Colvin is one of the rare good memories from her childhood and she's desperate to hold on to him no matter what. With her estranged abusive sister still missing and no mother or father to help her navigate super stardom or the birds ...

Reunited with Reid Wallace, Whitney Forbes and friends are tasked with relighting the extinguished Flame of Enlightenment, but the plot continues to spin as they find themselves in a whirlwind adventure on the hunt for another pure energy artifact. Guided by Blair’s mysterious watch and Patrick’s pyrokinetic abilities, they discover the hidden tunnels of Washington, D.C., and the Wallace family vault of Cloccan treasure. In the process, Patrick and Blair grow closer as they start to appreciate each other’s unique talents, while Whitney hopes her inability to express her feelings does ...

When the town playboy Robert Knox is killed, Shepherd Fall’s baker Janelle becomes the prime suspect. After all, she was the last one to see him alive, and was linked to him romantically. But Jean knows there’s no way someone as sweet as Janelle could be a killer! Diving head first into Rob’s life creates ripples in the town, and Jean quickly learns he was the cause of many secrets. A dentist and his pregnant wife, a waitress, and a reporter all seem to be a part of the web Rob found himself caught in. As things become more dangerous, Jean realizes that she’s caught in the web too, ...

A Tiffany Black Travel Caper When Tiffany, Rosie and Nanna visit the island of Point Dover, they find a small town full of intrigue and deceit. Nanna insists they investigate the recent murder of a journalist; could Mary-Ann Calhoun have uncovered a dark secret? Was that why she was killed? When local thugs come after them, can the trio stay safe, or will they end up like the journalist? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, ...

Secretive VIPs A man who isn't who he says he is A murder When Addi and the gang encounter a group of interesting VIPs, they think it'll be an easy cruise - until a murder rocks the boat. Now, Addi must uncover a killer - before they strike again. Meanwhile, Ethan is "shadow captain", Sam is overwhelmed with VIPs' demands, and Cece is enjoying her perfect new role. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "A cute light ...

Superweapon stud? That's what the doctor ordered. The Beastmasters are dwindling. The Mekanics are growing bolder. Everyone's desperate for the next magic bullet. With no more Chimerics arriving, there's only one way to make more Beastmasters. Me. I'm not against making baby Beastmasters with the hotties on my squad. The problem is that they're not telling me everything. The last time they tried this, things got pretty ugly... All hell's breaking loose. Secrets are spilling left and right. Even my alien cat Zoe can't keep all the facts straight. And everyone wants a piece of me. There's ...

Science fiction meets future fairy-tale. When a time travel market research project goes wrong, Nils finds himself stranded and alone in post-apocalyptic Yorkshire, in the North of England, where civilization lies in ruins and literacy skills have completely and finally died out. Horrified by the brutality of the world around him, Nils seems doomed to endure the lonely life of a hermit in hiding until one day Ilsa, an injured child who has been raised by wolves comes into his life. Ilsa is mute and has never learned to speak, but when Nils reads Watership Down to her and then teaches her to...

It’s 1900, and Kat Livingston jumps at the chance to become one of the first female journalists in a small town just outside of old Chicago. Born to society and wealth, the death of her parents has forced her out into the working world. Kat’s good friend returns after a long and secret absence and the threat of scandal hangs in the air. When a suspicious stranger is murdered, casting blame on her friend, Kat uses her wits and natural gifts to find the cold blooded killer.

What if the universe weren't made of particles and dimensions too complex to imagine, but of simple, beautiful threads and luxidoni you could see, feel, and even ride? Join Lux (light) and Vi (life), two curious children who fall asleep under a tree and awaken inside the very fabric of the universe. As they travel through darkness, structure, and wonder, they witness the birth of light, atoms, gravity, stars, and galaxies—and something more profound: how simplicity can explain everything. Inspired by the revolutionary Threads and Luxidoni Theory, this beautifully illustrated science ...