Books with author C J Taylor

War has come to the worlds of Humans. The rich planet of Tau-Rietzke, however, is far from Earth and the Mercenary Guild’s invasion, and its alien-registered mercenary companies are a safe haven for humans on the run. Organizations like the Midnight Sun Free Company.Having just completed another successful mission and taken possession of three Raknars, it was party time for Saisho Branco and the personnel of the Midnight Sun, and they were enjoying a little down time…until the war spilled over into their corner of the galaxy and two competing mercenary organizations showed up to steal the Raknars.But no one takes the company owner’s toys, and Gloriana has given the Midnight Sun a new mission—return the Raknars to her at all cost…or don’t return at all. This is the hardest mission the Midnight Sun has ever taken, and it will test not only the military prowess of the company, but also its members’ loyalties as well. When everyone is against you, and your race calls you to war, do you heed the call or continue to trust your shadowy employer? Outnumbered and outgunned, the Midnight Sun must decide whether to fight or to give up the Raknars and save their lives. Little do they know, it’s a decision which will impact the war being fought hundreds of light years away!

As Jacob struggles to come to terms with his sexuality, his choice of partners make for a very difficult and confusing few months. He is left wondering whether coming out of the closet was the best thing that ever happened to him, or the worst. After his first relationship doesn't go as planned, Jacob delves into the waters of casual sex, depression and self harm.

Magic lessons are starting up for Brian: a much-needed distraction from the tragedy over the summer. But the dead rising from their graves is perhaps too much of a distraction. Now Brian and his friends must work out what is happening and why. Does it have something to do with the Stone of Surzaal, a fabled emerald with the power to grant near-immortality? Who is the six-fingered man? And what exactly is the 'silver dragon'?

This book, Our First Rodeo, is a story about three boys about to attend their first rodeo. They are excited, and in spite of the fact that they hate shopping, they spend all day with their mother buying western duds to wear to the rodeo. Imagine their shock when Daddy and Mother both appear in western duds, as well. The rodeo grounds,entertainment attractions, souvenirs, and autographs are discussed. There is a description of each rodeo event, calf roping, bronc riding, barrel racing, and bull riding. The clowns are entertaining and keep the boys laughing throughout the activities. The boys dreamed about the events, chalked up memories for the future and continued to talk about the events the following morning at breakfast. The younger of the three painted his face like a clown and came to breakfast, making everyone laugh.

Inspired by the true story of Grace Sherwood who was convicted of witchcraft in the Virginia Colony in 1706, J. M. Taylor's debut novel is filled with enchanting characters hiding dark secrets. "Loved it! The Magic of Fireflies, based on actual events, is an engaging tale of love, betrayal, and adventure." - Lisa Henson, Reedsy DiscoveryThere is magic in the light of fireflies - at least that is what Avalena Grey had been told as a child.Not that she had ever thought anything about magic, until her mother is accused of witchcraft and dragged to a fiery death by an angry mob. And then everything changes.Thomas Blackburn offers her shelter at Galen Cottage, but the Virginia Colony an ocean away promises a new life. No one will know her there. It's a chance for a new start, far removed from any association with witchcraft.But it isn't long before the quiet life in Princess Anne County is disrupted. Accusations are made against a local woman suspected of being a witch, an old enemy longing for revenge arrives, and Avalena learns that she is not the only one who has been keeping secrets. There is a witch among them, and magic is more a part of her than she could have ever imagined.