The Two Treatises of Government is a defense of the natural rights of individuals, and it argues that governments are created by the consent of the governed and that they have only limited powers. Locke also argues that individuals have the right to overthrow a government that becomes tyrannical.The First Treatise of Government is a critique of the patriarchal theory of government, which was popular at the time. Locke argues that government is not a divine right of kings, but rather a huma...

In the hospital, fighting for her life after being brutally raped, stabbed, and left for dead, 19-year-old Sarah Lawrence learned she was pregnant. After much soul-searching, she decided to give life to her baby and life in prison to her rapist. Unfortunately, after serving less than two years, her rapist is released on a technicality and is suing for joint custody of "their" child. With the law firmly on his side, the question becomes how far is Sarah willing to go to prevent him from bec...

After suffering a horrific childhood in foster care, the only thing Nicki Hill ever wanted was a perfect family. Now, engaged to Michael Thorne, she finally gets her wish: Michael's parents (David and Alison), and his sister (Jessie) have fallen in love with her. But when David suddenly hangs himself, police detectives focus on Nicki. Yes, she was with Michael when the hanging took place. Yes, they were 70 miles away. Nevertheless, Detectives Broadus and Rudd are convinced she's somehow re...

Kidnapping is a hinky business, fraught with pitfalls. Under normal circumstances, Donovan Creed wouldn't kidnap a family pet, much less a high-profile target. But Creed's billion-dollar Swiss bank account has been cleaned out by an unknown hacker, leaving him virtually broke for the first time in his adult life. For this reason, against his better judgment, he accepts $8 million to kidnap the President's daughter. The good news is the client wants her killed immediately after the kidnappi...

Dr. Gideon Box might be a pig of a man, but he's also the surgeon of last resort for hopeless case infants other doctors have given up on. Over the past six years 72 children have been wheeled into his operating room with no chance of surviving, and yet Box saved them all.But now his winning streak is in danger because the world's deadliest assassin, Donovan Creed, has hatched a plan to stop a deadly terrorist from blowing up Wall Street. Can you see where this is going? In order f...

Recently divorced single mom Corey Lane tries to start a new life while keeping her rebellious 19-year-old daughter in line. But it's not easy considering the young college student seems to excel at all the wrong activities, including theft, cocaine addiction, and breaking up marriages. Indeed, the best scores Gwen Lane has received since arriving on campus are the glowing, five-star reviews she received as a teenage hooker working for a local escort service.PRELIMINARY REVIEWS...

You're Maddie Conover, and you were home last week, but your husband, Seth, reported you missing. The police find blood evidence of foul play, and are convinced Seth murdered you, but it all turns out to be a misunderstanding until your bank confirms you wired your life's savings to a vulgar old man you've never met. You confront the old man and are shocked to learn he has videos that prove you were involved in a deeply sexual relationship with him last week. But you're about to realize th...

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How far would you go to save your marriage, your home, your job, and your life's savings?Tinley Cooper—beautiful, ambitious, married, and desperate—needs a lot of cash in a short period of time. Turning to her Secret Admirer for help, she figured there might be some strings attached. As it turns out, they're ropes!PRELIMINARY REVIEWS"A highly-original, creepy, cat-and-mouse thriller from the unstable mind of John Locke.""Your Secret Admirer might be the most...

It starts the usual way: one minute you and your parents are screaming at each other, and the next you find yourself in the middle of a terrifying home invasion. Three men armed with assault rifles intend to rob your house and kill your family. But of course the leader finds himself attracted to you, and—against the wishes of the others—decides to spare you. Of course, there are the usual threats: if any of you mention the burglary to the police, they'll bust out your teeth, slice off your...

Sheriff Emmett Love thought he had his hands full with two witches, two wives, Hopeful Harold, and a passel of flirty, determined women who won't take no for an answer. But when a mysterious man shows up in Dodge City, unannounced, things really get crazy!Preliminary Comments:I loved it! I absolutely loved it!You buy your ticket with no idea where John will take the story, but you're always glad to ride the ride.Locke's Rag Soup recipe is a perfect blend of ...

Vicky Armstrong, a famous, powerful executive, wants Dani Ripper to find her missing grandson, and Dani's eager for the case. Unfortunately, gangster Vinny The Prick's new girlfriend has also gone missing, and Dani can't say no to The Prick. Can she find a way to work both cases at the same time? Of course not! And yet…Hot Mess Express merges a hilarious road trip with a deadly, edge-of-your-seat revenge thriller that will keep you guessing till the very end.PRELIMINARY REV...