by Craig Keffeler

5.0 stars – 3 reviews

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“A high-octane thriller, combining insurance scams and drug cartels, chock-full of well-planned sequences, evasive actions, and near misses.” –Sublime Book Review

Meet Angel—smart, willful, a lover of animals. She is also one of the Cartel del Noreste’s most lethal hitters, but this time she has met her match. His name is Dr. Ernest L. Girard and he’s a man who has everything—upbringing, looks, gifted surgical skills. He is also an admitted drug user, gambler, and the prime suspect in the largest medical malpractice scam ever investigated in California.

Girard is about to get lucky, and rich. His practice, Hurston Neurological Institute, is being bought out by a German medical conglomerate led by a profit-hungry CEO with neo-Nazi tendencies. But when a fellow party-hound is busted for cocaine possession and turns state’s evidence against Girard, Angel is hired to get rid of the good doctor. That is until her best-laid plans spin crazily out of control and our huntress becomes the hunted.

by Nhys Glover

4.2 stars – 34 reviews

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Staring into glowing cat-eyes, while her attackers lay like broken dolls in the snow around her, shouldn’t have been a turn-on. But it was. She shouldn’t consider the man who killed to save her from her rapists a hero. But she does. She shouldn’t feel as if she belongs to that hero, mind body and soul, but there’s no way she can deny it. And the hardest part for Alyssa Aimes to get her head around, besides his extraordinary eyes: the knowledge that she’ll never see him again.
But four years later, Colton Blake does come back into her life, just as dramatically as he left it. And this time she’s determined to keep him there, even if she has to risk her recording contract and her life to do it.
For Colt, much has changed in four years. No longer a homeless drifter with a dangerous secret, he has found his place among the Scorpio Sons, an elite band of genetically engineered cloned warriors charged with bringing to justice a secret cabal that has been exploiting the world for millennia. But one thing that hasn’t changed during that time: his obsession with Alyssa, the stranger he met just once and can’t seem to forget. But now his mission has brought Alyssa back into his life. And with her comes a secret she doesn’t even realize she harbors; a secret that could bring not only Colt to his knees, but the whole band of the Scorpio Sons along with him.

by Kelly Carrero

4.3 stars – 149 reviews

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Evolution:

Seventeen year old Jade Sommers’ life is turned upside down when a serious injury heals right before her eyes.

Jade thinks she is going insane, but her boyfriend, Aiden Scott, knows better. He knows what she is. And like him, she was born this way.

If finding out that people like her shouldn’t exist isn’t bad enough, Jade’s best friend is kidnapped by a psycho who terrorises her dreams. She and Aiden have to figure out how to save her before it’s too late.

Tormented:

Jade is only just coming to terms with her mothers murder when she discovers she is the centre of a sadistic game where the consequences will destroy the lives around her.

Someone will die.

Someone will live.

Who these will be will depend on Jade being able to figure out the cryptic messages before time runs out.

Someone will discover her secret.

Someone has been deceiving her.

And Jades life will once again be changed forever.

by Mitzi Einstein

4.4 stars – 48 reviews

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No one is perfect.No one should be perfect, but we would feel better if we were at peace with ourselves.

This is a story about self-love and acceptance.

At the age of twenty, Rosie Bern’s life completely changed – she found out she had cancer, left school and was dumped by her boyfriend. Since her recovery she has been struggling to get her life back on track as well as start a new relationship, after being ghosted by every man who got wind of her illness.

Jack Black has always dreamt of being a renowned chef, but ever since he came to Las Vegas, and lost the money his mother had left him after passing away from cancer, the only thing he seems to succeed at is being an escort who pleases rich women.

When Jack and Rosie meet, Jack can’t tell Rosie who he really is, and when Rosie thinks she knows the truth, she decides to pretend to be someone who can make his dream come true.

How will they handle the fact that they each represent what the other dislikes?

What will happen when it’s time to show their hand?

I believe we should all live a happy and meaningful life. We all have our battles, but I think we are stronger than our problems.

The “Jack & Rosie” stories are based on true events, they are my way of telling you that changing your life is possible. Each story gently tackles a barrier which may seem impossible to overcome until taking the first step.

“IMPERFECT” is the first story and is dedicated to those who have learned to love themselves and to those who aspire to.

by Chef Effect

4.5 stars – 90 reviews

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In today’s modern society where everyone’s always in a rush, it makes sense to rely on fast food. As the name implies, fast food is quick and convenient—perfect for those who don’t have the time to cook homemade meals for the family.

However, it’s important to remember that fast food has long been linked to various health problems. Is it really worth sacrificing health for the sake of convenience?

A 2014 study reports that regular consumption of fast food products, which are typically high in calories, fat, cholesterol, sugar, and chemical additives, can increase the risk of heart disease and many other serious ailments.

So what can a busy person do? Find ways to create home-cooked meals the easy way!

One way is to make use of the slow cooker. Otherwise known as the crockpot, the slow cooker became very popular in the 1970s. And it’s making its way back to the kitchens of American families who want to create flavorful dishes with little time and effort.

Yes, the cooking time is long. Most dishes require at least two hours of cooking. Some even take up to 12 hours! But take note that very little effort is involved. And all those hours the dish is cooking can be spent doing other important chores around the house.