In the secluded town of Cutter’s Ridge, nestled within the shadowy mountains of Montana, silence has always been a way of life. But when a series of gruesome murders shakes the town’s core, each crime scene marked by a haunting masquerade mask, fear and paranoia take hold.Detective Victor Vega never planned to return to the town that abandoned him, but when the sheriff—his estranged brother—calls for help, he has no choice but to confront the ghosts of his past. As he delves deeper...

Stanton Rourke lives life on the edge. The steely mercenary is dangerous in every way…especially to Clarisse Carrington's heart. She and Rourke were playmates as children, but she's not the innocent girl he once knew. When tragedy robbed Clarisse of her entire family, her life was changed forever. Besides, she's a grown woman now, and there are secrets that hold her back from succumbing to her pursuer. As she struggles to keep her distance, sparks as hot as a Texas summer fly betwe...

A bride-to-be without answers.A soldier who never came home.A nutcracker that might hold one last Christmas wish...World War II has been over for three months, but Clara can't join in the Christmas festivities with her friends and family. The fiance she sent off to Europe three years ago never returned. But just as she's about to give up hope, her godfather might just have one last miracle up his sleeve.And ...

In the middle of a training trip, Keeska's shuttle navigation fails and strands Keeska on Earth—alone, no way to contact home, and with no chance of help from the locals…until one does.When Eric starts leaving food in front of an abandoned storefront in the crappy strip mall by his house, he thought he was helping a dog or a homeless kid. He gets the shock of his life when he discovers an alien instead. Not sure what else to do, especially with the alien bleeding and in shock, Eric...

Texas Ranger (and part Native American) Rachel Blackwood, fierce and resilient, must cross the harsh Texas landscape, tracking the most notorious serial killers. But when a killer surfaces deep in oil country, Rachel realizes she is up against she has never seen before…“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐NOT THIS WAY (A Rachel Blackwood Suspense Thriller—Book 1) is Book #1 in a long-anticipated ...

In Book Seven, Shasha can't decide whether the dog she got for Christmas was her biggest dream come true, or her worst nightmare.Onyx Kids Adventures is a funny and thrilling illustrated kids book series from the original series Onyx Kids and Onyx Family on Onyx Flix and YouTube. Onyx Kids chronicles the adventures of brother and sister, Shiloh and Shasha, and their entire Onyx Family.The Onyx Kids encounter spooky creatures, crazy teachers, and weird friends who somehow al...

Thinking that she'd never see her home again, Clara Winston finds herself heading that way. Except this time, she's in handcuffs. Taken home by a law man to face a charge of murder, she knew that being a mail order bride wasn't for her. Looking for escape rather than love, she's about to find out that love can find you even in the middle of nowhere.

Is something wrong with Santa Claus? He stopped at their house on Christmas Eve. He ate the cookies and drank the milk they put out for him. But he didn't fill their stockings or leave them any presents. Why? Was Santa getting forgetful? Was there an emergency back at the North Pole? Could he have put them on his naughty list by mistake? Millie needs to use her detective skills to solve the mystery of the missing presents before Christmas is ruined!

Clara thought she had it all—a perfect marriage, a loving husband, and a best friend she trusted with her heart. But everything changes when she stumbles upon the shocking truth: her husband, James, has been having an affair with none other than her best friend, Ava.Devastated by the betrayal, Clara is forced to confront the shattered pieces of her once perfect life. In a whirlwind of emotions, she navigates the painful journey from heartache to healing, questioning everything she ...

Beleaguered Sabrina has not had it easy lately; her marriage has been falling apart, and she has become consumed by work to forget the pain. Sabrina finds a surprise visitor in her bed when she comes home from work one day, and is absolutely livid that he has taken residence in her bed. Over the course of an evening, Sabrina has a confrontation with this man she never expected to happen, but is forced to endure. Will Sabrina emerge from this experience a changed woman, or be even more conf...

The sun-drenched facade of Wisteria Lane hides a web of secrets. Every manicured lawn, every gleaming window, whispers of lives carefully curated. But behind one pristine door, a dangerous truth festers. Meet Lily and Ethan, the envy of their neighbors, their love a beacon of perfection. Yet, beneath their smiles lies a meticulously crafted illusion. One fateful night, a scream shatters the silence, and a hidden past threatens to unravel their carefully woven lies. As the shadows lengthen ...

Now that Dave's tour of duty is over, he just wants to forget about 'Nam...and stop the nightmares. A new friendship and a new job offer him hope. Especially when Dave's growing feelings for his friend just might be mutual.A sweet gay romance or sweet m/m romance set during the Vietnam War era.Length: 19,000 wordsHeat level: Low