When Leighs husband is unable to accompany her to see their Air Force son, Luke, off to Iraq, Leigh mentally prepares herself to make the trip alone, knowing she will have to be strong for Lukes sake.Along the way, she encounters extraordinary people and incredible circumstances that could only be defined as heaven-sent. Rejoice, how as one exits - another appears, carrying her on the wings of mercy all the way home.Join us now on this amazing journey as you witnes...

Between 1977 and 1983, I wrote and published five books about the lighthearted and lightfingered Bernard Grimes Rhodenbarr, with his secondhand bookstore and his dogwashing buddy, Carolyn. It was 1994 before a sixth Burglar book came along, but by then I'd written a pair of short stories about our lad.The first, "Like a Thief in the Night," was exceptional in that it's told from the point of view of the young woman who walks in on Bernie while he's burgling a suite of midtown offic...

Mason just wouldn't stay in his bed on Christmas Eve. He was determined he was going to stay up and wait for Santa to come. He had to see him with his own eyes.When Mom & Dad get up in the morning and rush into Mason's room yelling "Merry Christmas!" they find their little boy is gone, his bed cold and empty.But could what might be the worst day of their lives turn out to be one of the best days ever and a Christmas to remember?A cute Christmas story for all the fam...

Mason Walthers has been at Fernhill Senior Game Preserve for seventeen years. Life is good, except during the six-week season when seniors are hunted as prey.A Short History of Indians in Canada, Thomas King’s bestselling collection of twenty tales, is a comic tour de force, showcasing the author at his hilarious and provocative best. With his razor-sharp observations and mystical characters, including the ever-present and ever-changing Coyote, King pokes a sharp stick int...

The Boston PI agrees to an interview in this entertaining blend of short story and biographical profile by the legendary mystery author.Spenser and his psychologist girlfriend, Susan, are relaxing in a courtyard on a lovely June afternoon. But accompanying them is Susan's friend Amy, and she's got a project: a book examining the men in risky professions—cops, firemen, special forces soldiers . . . and PIs. Requesting some help in her research, she peppers Spenser w...

Captain Awesome battles an evil flight attendant who’s trying to stop him from going on vacation in the nineteenth adventure of the Sunnyview Superhero Squad!When Eugene McGillicudy finds himself at the airport, things seem pretty normal at first—and pretty boring—until Eugene bumps into a flight attendant and has a sudden realization. That flight attendant isn’t just any flight attendant. She’s the evil Fun E. Racer, and she’s here to stop Captain Awesome from goi...

A single woman becomes guardian to a baby girl and finds love and family with a small town cop in this inspirational romance.Suddenly a MotherWhen a baby is dropped into her life without warning, Emily Shaw is overjoyed. It's a bit odd that her distant cousin named single Emily as guardian, but she's thrilled all the same. She never thought she'd get to be a mom. Another unexpected blessing is that baby Cora arrives in the arms of police chief Greg Taylor. ...

A mysterious nursing home aide helps seniors transition from this world to the next, to be reunited with their loved ones.

I always thought love was found on exotic beaches and at hometown picnics, not on bombing ranges. But then again, life is never normal for an archaeologist. Here's the tale of how I met the love of my life, the only man for me.Excerpt:"Yep. That's unexploded ordnance." Jeffery commented. Both he and Matthew stood with their arms crossed against their chests, looking down at it with the manly consideration reserved for beat up vehicles, broken garbage disposals, and apparentl...

Out of the Storm by Kay BergerThere was nothing about his actions that alarmed me in any way at all.But he was fuming, and I offered my support if he wanted to talk about it and without any warning whatsoever, he walked over and slapped me so hard I flew across the room.He beat me that day like I have never been beaten in my life. This was my first experience as being a battered wife, and I had stepped into my own mother’s shoes, without even knowin...

Observations on the unraveling of a young woman's dreams. A too common decision to ameliorate loneliness results in a forced change of direction and precipitates a young woman abandoning her dreams. Adult decisions have consequences.

A beautiful woman introduced herself to him and indicated she was attracted to him. But, there was something wrong. He was much older than she and she knew he was married and had children. He had lunch with her and decided that he wanted to be with her again. Where was this relationship going? He had to make a decision. This story tells about his decision and what led to it.