Virtual Light

Vanessa Pennington was an only child to two parents that she loved and adored. They lived in northern California close to the ocean where her father worked as a lighthouse keeper. His job could be quite demanding at times and required him to work all hours of the day and night in order to keep any vessels on the sea from losing their way and possibly running aground. Matthew Pennington loved his work and had inherited the lighthouse from his father. When he married Dawn, he never dreamed that his work as a lighthouse keeper would be the catalyst that would eventually drive them apart. After...

Druid Wanted: Dead or Alive There are those who aren't happy that a druid has returned to the Valley of Nymis. Dark forces rise to take over the wilderness - both from without and within. They hunt for me - and the one I've sworn to protect. The Elven Cult of Exdohr has put a bounty on my head because I'm the only one stopping them from summoning their dark god to this world. With my companions, a kitsune, goblin, harpy, and demigoddess, we may well be the only ones to stand against the tide of destruction that threatens to sweep across the valley. I'm not sure this is the job that I signed...

Chris Thanks to the fight, my face is once again on every tabloid page in America. I wasn’t going to just let that guy call me gay. Now my management's forcing a 24/7 bodyguard to keep an eye on me until my new album drops. Just what I need, temptation in the form of Sylus Synn, a hard-bodied, hot-as-hell ex-Marine now living under my roof. When I find out Sylus is gay, I feel myself slipping. I want him to know my secret, to finally indulge in the pleasures I’ve been denying myself. But how the hell can I break through a lifetime of fear and guilt? Sylus Babysitting a troublemaking ...

“All roads lead to Rome, but my heart leads to the Colosseum.” The final struggle takes everyone to the heart of things, to the place that controls it all, and to the person who stands between them all. Safety hanging by a thread will force Victor & his friends to take great risks and walk dangerous paths. When his heart leads him to where it all started, Victor must prepare for the battle of his life to defeat his opponent. Once again, Oriana must look very closely to discern friend from foe. When truth starts weaving into a web of secrets and lies, who will try to make amends while ...

Ford Es la primera vez que hago algo así. Incluso le di un nombre falso. Después de todo, nunca volveré a verlo. Virgil no se parece en nada a mi ex, y eso es exactamente lo que quiero en una aventura de una noche. Es un alfa total, ex marine, y cuando me lleva a su habitación, marca casillas que ni siquiera sabía que existían. Quizás no estoy tan roto como creía. Se suponía que solo duraría una noche... hasta que Virgil aparece en mi librería conduciendo un camión de reparto. Genial. Ahora parece que estamos atrapados juntos. No hay forma de que un hombre como él se enamore de...

Connie Castro Jackson was born in the San Joaquin Valley labor camps of California during the Great Depression to her white mother who had fled Oklahoma's Dust Bowl and a Filipino man who worked beside her in the camps. From a very early age, Ms. Jackson recognized in herself the ability to see spirits, but also struggled against racism and a sense of inferiority. Eventually, she broke free from her beginnings to build a career as a psychic, channeler, and spiritual advisor. Author Corliss Corazza brings to life Ms. Jackson's salty wit and common sense advice in this as-told-to story of one...

Riley has her first time with her step. Amazon won't allow anymore description for this ebook. Look Inside the sample to see what the book is about. Short story: Steps, Rough, First Time, Forbidden Romance Taboo

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper When cupcake-loving croupier and private investigator Tiffany Black investigates the death of a food critic, things take an unpalatable turn... Meanwhile, Nanna's meddling in Stone's love life has Tiffany contemplating her own situation. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!"

Boomer (aka Boo) had it all - fame, fortune, and the love of the game. But after a disastrous tourney, he's forced into early retirement, leaving behind his dreams of winning the Masters. However, when his best friend, Arlo, offers him a chance at redemption, Boo jumps at the opportunity. Little does he know, he's about to embark on the craziest, most dangerous golf tournament of his life. Set against the lush greens of the golf course, Boo must navigate his way through a rigged matchplay tourney, where the stakes are higher than ever. With a psychotic gangster pulling the strings and a ...

When 20-year-old Atreyu goes to bed one evening, he awakes to find himself turned into a skeleton. Even worse, some dark power drafted him to fight an endless war! How will Atreyu survive and find a way home? Please note that this original story was inspired by "Clattanoia," Overlord Season One anime opening theme performed by OxT. This work was previously serialized as an entry for the MAL X Honeyfeed Writing Contest and has been republished as a novel. This 51k words story has reincarnation and GameLit and LitRPG elements but no romance or harems. It is suitable for teenager readers and ...

"Mind, body, and soul of characters like Jamie and Claire Fraser of Outlander." The Historical Fiction Company An aristocrat haunted by his sins… After losing his bride to a hated Englishman, Pedro Daun shuts himself in his winemaking property. Drowning in port, he hopes to find oblivion from his military past. A girl with dawn in her eyes…Kind and whimsical, Anne Maxwell moves to Portugal to help her new sister-in-law. She dreams of finding the perfect suitor to give her the unconditional love she never had. Shadows can taste light…A twist of fate brings them together. Anne glimpses ...

A spur-of-the-moment response of a rejected heart hurtles Emma into her enemy’s hands. Captured and trapped in the Shadowlands, Emma finds herself imprisoned and forced to face a new truth about her family. A truth that may force her to surrender and irrevocably change the path of her life. Can Emma bring herself to trust the son of her enemy to save them both, or will he betray her, trapping her forever In the Shadows? Kaiden, desperate to find and bring Emma home to restore their shattered relationship, works to establish their Light-Partner mind-link connection, solidifying their union...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just delightful read, funny, witty, very British with good twists. It is reminiscent of other writers in the same vein, but I couldn't put the book down. I had to read the entire series in a few days. Just fun and can't wait for the next installments!" --Sylvie J.-M., amazon.com A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Helen Ryes and Martha Littleword, two Americans living in England, become fast friends and amateur sleuths when a murder lands them in hot water. Killers unfortunately rarely stop at ...

Wondering in WyomingNanna joins Tiffany and Rosie on this travel adventure, a visit to the foothills of the Teton Mountains. What should be a fun-filled adventure of sleigh rides and snowshoeing turns deadly when a guest at their BnB is found dead. The trio are roped into investigating, but with Nanna along for the ride, can they stay out of harm’s way? Will they uncover the truth before the killer attacks again? 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 ...

Ready to get growing? Not sure where to begin? Pressed for space but have big garden goals? This is the book for you. No matter how big or small your garden plans, no matter how small your indoor space may be, you can grow all the vegetables, herbs, and flowers you need for any outdoor garden, big or small. Can you spare eight square feet of space in your home? That’s a matter of just two by four feet of floor space; but in it, you can grow literally hundreds of individual plants. This book will walk you through the entire process from start to finish—from seed germination through ...

Thought-provoking essays on the conflict between fundamentalist religion and science, and exposing the anti-science, extremist political agenda of the modern creationist industry. Based on the popular Rosa Rubicondior blog rosarubicondior.blogspot.com. (Beware of abusive imitations).

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 ...

NEI DAN AND XU CULTIVATION: THE PATH TO EMPTINESS "Nei Dan and Xu Cultivation: The Path to Emptiness" presents a comprehensive system of Taoist internal alchemy that integrates traditional Chinese energy cultivation practices with the concept of emptiness (Xu). The book outlines an 18-module progressive journey toward spiritual transformation and union with the Tao. The work begins with theoretical foundations, explaining how emptiness (Xu) forms the cornerstone of all alchemical transformation. It establishes the relationship between Xu, Wuji (ultimate emptiness), and Taiji (supreme ...

Having the cutest neighbor is a real pain in the neck... Callie is immune to all forms of magic—including the mesmerizing gaze that lets vampires bend humans to their will. That's made her the target of an ancient evil determined to enslave her... or destroy her. Her only hope lies in her mysterious neighbor, Armant. His superhuman strength and piercing intuition captivate her as much as they frighten her. Yet, her bright spirit has ignited a spark within him that he thought had long been extinguished. And Armant has a score to settle with the master vampire that's targeting her. As ...

A Luxury Cruise. A Murder at Sea. A Treasure Worth Killing For. What starts as a relaxing cruise for Addi, Sam, and Cece quickly turns into a nightmare at sea. One minute, they’re enjoying ocean views—the next, they’re stranded in a lifeboat, heading toward a deserted island. Somewhere nearby, stolen World War II gold is hidden beneath the waves. But before they can even begin to unravel the mystery, a private investigator is murdered aboard the ship, leaving them with more questions than answers. With a killer on the loose, sharks circling the island, and danger at every turn, the ...