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How does an Alzheimer's patient feel when they realize they are losing their grip on reality? What do they do to cope when past and present blur together? Although ficitonal, "Elderchild" draws heavily on my personal experience as my mother's caregiver to bring clarity to her gradual decline.In "Elderchild," Rhea's first person account explores her terror as she realizes her cognitive faculties are degrading. As her Alzheimer's progresses, it redefines her relationships with her daughters.as she vacilates between moments of confusion and clarity. .

A local legend gone haywire. A small-town cop. An impossible eyewitness testimony. Which is easier to believe-that killer mermaids exist, or that one person is worth risking everything for? For fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Into the Drowning Deep comes a chilling horror story steeped in urban rumor.

Conquistador treasure will change his life. But will it be for the good? Clancy Peters was only hoping to strike some luck on a newly purchased mine claim outside of Buena Vista, but the town, or more particularly its tyrant, Dane Sampson, had other plans for the lone cowboy. On the run from a mob of Sampson's goons, Peters finds a hidden valley deep in the mountains, where the MacNeil family, also victim to Sampson's greed, has built the foundations of a peaceful life. This peace is shattered, however, as Sampson and his men become hungry for more land, hidden conquistador treasure, and revenge. As winter descends on the mountain, Peters and the MacNeils must prepare to defend the hidden valley-and their lives. "My father had been a hard man, but he taught me a learned man was never without hope or opportunity." Clancy Peters

"I need extraordinary, and I won't settle."I feel like a new woman. An open book. It's more than the encouraging test results, proving my body is on the mend. This sensation lives in every cell, every emotion, every new wish. My late husband is peacefully laid to rest in my heart, and I'm moving forward. Thomas and I agree to take things slow despite my heart's veto of the decree. It wants-no demands-more magical nights with my new delicious younger man. Except we both have responsibilities competing for our attention and interrupting our alone time. Then there's the harassment of my coffeehouse and my family. After a festive night out nearly turns tragic, Thomas's care and vow of protection keep me from falling backward. I never dared to dream of a second chance at love, though it looks like one found me. Still, his stubborn refusal to open up challenges the limits of my swoony affections. Thomas better come clean soon because I'm close to figuring out his big secret, anyway. Kick Back is book two in the slow burn, steamy, seasoned Southern Oaks trilogy. Given the overarching plotline, it's best enjoyed when read in order.

"The thing is… I'll be fine if a friendship is what's best for us.""What if you could be better than fine, Kick?" After my world imploded eight years ago, I fought my way out of the darkness-opened a popular coffeehouse, raised three amazing kids, regained my health. But the pains of the past still haunt me. Then Professor Thomas Harrison walks into my cafe. He's six feet of chiseled grumpiness in a suit. When a vandal threatens my livelihood, Thomas sticks around to give his statement while making sure I'm safe. He floors me by asking sincere questions about my life and health, attributing them to his career in genetic research. Except no one does this. Ever. Despite our scorching chemistry, I keep him at arm's length. Thomas makes it clear his work is his priority. Then there are the secrets. I can tell he's hiding something huge, only I can't put my finger on what it is. It's clear he has as little time for "extracurricular activities" as I do.Add to that my secret and how much I like it that he's unaware of the old me. I only know that when Thomas is around, my world makes sense again. He might be the key to helping me start over, but first I must put my past to rest. Kick Start is book one in a slow-burn, seasoned, steamy romance trilogy bringing all the feels. The story ends with a Happy For Now with an overarching plot line.

As a teenager, I watched my mother die. I never thought her killers would come back for me...with fangs. Me and my hive of hot-as-hell vampires are finally finding our groove, but I guess all good things have to be tested. So, I'm not entirely shocked when I find out I'm supposed to be part of some vampire prophecy. You see, some vamps think I might be the key to destroying the entire vampire race because of hunter's blood I never knew I possessed. Oh yeah, and my mother's blade might be the only thing on earth capable of slicing through vampire flesh. No big deal. All I have to do is convince a vampire cult that I can be trusted despite my deadly potential, while protecting four vampires that I've come to love. My blood is poison. My connection to the hive is a compulsive addiction. What's a hunter to do? The Born of Darkness series is high steam reverse harem paranormal romance with a female hunter, her four fated vampire mates, and stimulating MFMMM scenes. Why choose?

A Thought-provoking Science-fiction Look at the Afterlife2022 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist - Science FictionBram Morrison, an aspiring astronaut, has always believed that death is where it all ends. Until he gets a phone call from a dead friend.He tries to dismiss it as somebody's bad joke, but the chilling mystery proves far too compelling. When Torula Jackson, a botanist, tells him her laboratory might be haunted, she offers him a chance to investigate-and he dares to look behind death's door.That choice puts a risk on his lifelong dream. NASA wants him to deepen the science of our world-not the afterworld. Exploring the bizarre is a sure way to invite ridicule. But his deepening relationship with Torula, compounded by a twist of circumstances, compels him to stay and chase the supernatural.With each equation and each experiment, he gets closer to the answers humanity seeks about the physics of our soul, sparking objections from those who fear what he might discover. Struggling to reconcile his own skepticism with what is slowly unraveling to be real, he dares to investigate what happens to our memories after we die-starting with a ghost for a clue."For those who love their science fiction jam-packed with intellectual action and more than a little taste of the weird." - San Francisco Book Review"If you want something exciting, thoughtful, gracefully written, and original, then this book is one you shouldn't miss." - The Book Commentary"An intricate and deeply intriguing conceptual plot which, on its own, takes some thinking about long after the book is put down. This interesting take on the spiritual interweaves with the high tech world of science to clash the two in fascinating ways, giving readers a sometimes chilling and sometimes wholesome look at human spirituality." - Readers' Favorite"The concept of a team of scientists trying to mathematically prove not only the existence of ghosts, but also how to save lost souls, feels wholly original." - BookLife Prize"Virtually every body of science is given the opportunity to weigh in on the subject of ghosts. Loved every moment of this book. Seriously you should give this book a go." - Goodreads Review

Like many Americans, as soon as Vincent J. Riccio heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor he wanted to enlist in the military. This memoir recounts his experiences in the United States Army Air Corps as an Instrument Technician, Aviation Cadet, and Flight Engineer in World War II. It describes his escapades during training and deployment, the missions flown over Germany, the fateful events that led to his captivity in Stalag Luft IV, and the long road home. Presented in his own words, this book tells the story of a fun-loving and patriotic guy, who managed to recognize the humanity in the people he encountered on both sides of the conflict.

Fight a losing battle against impossible odds. Survive. Do it again. Save those you can. For a Night Rider, this is everyday life. Friends are a liability. Riding alone keeps them alive-and lets Night Riders take a guerilla war to the enemy who conquered their country. It's messy, lonely, and dangerous work...but Shade is a man on a mission. Group of Olorians mistreating his countrymen? No problem. Shade regularly takes on odds others would shy away from. Young, eager, kid who wants to become a Night Rider? Pain in the ass, but he can mold decent raw material. But now he's being hunted by the very people he's sworn to protect. A lone Night Rider cannot defeat the enemy when they can turn his own people against him. Shade has never believed in no-win situations, but even the most dangerous man in Evendar can only fight so many battles. Will this be his last? Set in the world of the Legacy, Shade is a prequel to Night Rider.

This is a book of beginnings.Some are familiar. The beginning of a gothic cautionary tale, the beginning that they never tell of a fairytale, the beginning of the end.Some are unfamiliar. The beginning of an alliance, the beginning of a new mythology, the beginning of a doomed adventure.They are all beginnings, and they all tell tales of "once upon a time." It may just not be the time we know.It's time to start.Stories included:The GraveyardSometimes It's QuietWhat Lies BeyondAn Apple A DayThe ManorBoredAbri and The Village GirlThe Myth of FountainsThe ChestThe TransformationThe ScreamsIt Shouldn't Have Been Empty

Sexy vampires with attitudes, a strong female hunter who holds the key to their demise, and a vampire race who knows her very existence is a threat. Things would be easier if she didn't love them. By day, I'm an emergency room nurse. By night, I'm a hunter, stalking serial killers that the police can't catch...until one of my hunts goes bad, and the only thing standing between me and certain death is a handsome stranger who just happens to come with fangs. But it seems saving my life isn't enough-he says I'm coming home with him. It turns out my quarry was a vamp too, and vampires aren't supposed to kill their own, especially not over a human. Oops. It won't be long until the dead vampire's clan catches up with us. And though my new friend's hive of alpha warriors each have their merits, not all four are friendly-some would rather throw me to our enemies than help. It makes them especially nervous that their powers don't work when I'm nearby. But it soon becomes clear that we'll need each other to get out of this alive. What alpha vampires want, alpha vampires get.And what they want is me. Why choose just one? The Born of Darkness series is high heat reverse harem paranormal romance that features one badass female hunter, her four fated vampire mates, and provocative MFMMM scenes.