On his thirtieth birthday, barista Jimmy Patterson decides to get rip-roaring drunk after his roommate-boyfriend abandons him at a bar in the tiny California foothills town of Stone Acres where they have relocated from San Francisco. Jimmy is immediately rescued by the burly owner of Stonewall Saloon, who has had his eye on Jimmy since the first time he came in months before.Jimmy's fine with being saved but wants to know the bartender's real name since the guy has worn name tags wi...

A spellbinding story of murder in a popular Halifax park, high courtroom drama, and hints of demonic possession and satanic worship.In 1975, Jimmy Odo was charged with the murder of fourteen-year-old Tony Cluett, who was found strung up crucifixion-style in Halifax’s Point Pleasant Park. Six years later, he was charged with bludgeoning to death Darlene Davidson, his former girlfriend’s five-year-old daughter.At trial in 1981, Odo testified that although he ...

When does never turn into happily ever after in the search for love?Top accountant of Manzanita Imports in Sacramento, Ted Abbott stopped participating in the love game after he turned thirty quite a few years ago. He's not tempted by the cute young new hires or the product reps his loyal staff suggest he ask out on a date.Chicago contractor Matt Patterson is on the verge of giving up too. He's worked his way up from apprentice carpenter to co-owner of a thriving business. ...

Following a horrific break up with his fiancé, Luke Bennet spends two years as a social hermit, only going to work and talking with Tina, Gina, and Rita, three friends from high school.Refusing to let him wallow any longer, they intervene and talk him into going on twelve blind dates to get him back in social circulation.The Trio have not only planned the dating venues but also chosen the perfect guys to lure Luke from his isolation.Will he find love through these d...

From the acclaimed author of the espionage thriller Red Cell series comes a **“high-tension page-turner...ready to run with the likes of Reacher or Bourne” (Kirkus Reviews),**following CIA analyst Jonathan Burke and agent Kyra Stryker as they try to save the CIA’s sources in Russia after a major intelligence breach leaves Moscow Station in ruins.When a body with Russian military tattoos is found floating in a lake outside Berlin, the CIA i...

THEY were here long before sentient beings gave them a name...THEY have been watching us, and waiting until the time was right...THEY have started to return, and conscious life on our planet will regret it...A mosaic of weird horror, eerie sci-fi, and strange conspiracy theory rantings fromMatthew M BartlettTom BreenMichael A. CavagnaroMat FitzMatthew HenshawJonathan RaabAnd "Citizen X"Will leave you lo...

When Jack meets Tom, he's immediately smitten. But the time isn't right for romance. Instead, they become best friends. Tom has just bought his dream café and is working around the clock to get it up and running. Jack totally understands since he's establishing himself as a CPA.After Tom's sister dies, leaving him with her six-year-old son, Jack realizes Tom doesn't have the time or energy to do everything the boy needs. So Jack offers to help raise the boy. Despite Jack's reluctan...

Everyone needs a helping hand at one time or another to find their path to love. Sometimes the hand is extended from a person or other times it's a gentle push from circumstances. Either way, if like the gay men in these stories, the man takes the hint, he will discover happily ever after isn't just a slogan but a reality.Contains the stories:12 Blind Dates: Two years after a bad breakup with his fiancé, Luke's friends think it's time he started dating agai...

"Edna's Sacrifice and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories written by Frances Henshaw Baden, an American author known for her contributions to children's literature and fiction.The stories in this collection likely explore a variety of themes, characters, and settings, offering readers a diverse range of narratives and experiences. "Edna's Sacrifice" may serve as a central tale within the collection, possibly focusing on themes of selflessness, bravery, or personal growth.France...

Will reconnecting after more than a decade apart rekindle their love? Or will they not like each other at all?Unexpectedly, two-year college English instructor Joseph Rutledge gets a letter from Quentin Richards, the boy who sat in front of him at a charity school for wayward boys. Joe vividly remembers Quentin comforting him in fifth grade during an unprecedented earthquake. What could have been a lasting friendship with the boy he loved dissolved under Joe's inherent shyness....

The tiny Sierra Nevada community of Stone Acres looks benign on the outside, but it's been a hive of activity since gay men from Silicon Valley began moving in. The Old Town establishment is up in arms as newcomers challenge the conservative community to move into the new millennium. Along the way, gay couples find true love and a new home.Contains the stories:What's in a Name?: When barista Jimmy is dumped and gets drunk on his 30th birthday, a handsome, h...

Uriel’s Memoir is a heartwarming romance novel that follows the journey of Uriel, a young and successful female lawyer who has sworn off love after a devastating breakup. However, her resolve is put to the test when she crosses paths with Dr. Darren, a charming and persistent young doctor.For two long years, Darren has been captivated by Uriel’s intelligence, beauty, and resilient nature. Despite his best efforts to win her over, Uriel remains guarded and unwilling to give love ano...