Books with author S. Matthews

Six months ago, Harper Cody stressed out over finding the right college–now, she’ll be thrilled if she makes it to her eighteenth birthday.Unexpected nuclear war destroyed the world she knew along with her dreams for a future. Violent thugs took away her parents and home, sending her fleeing into the ashes with her traumatized little sister. Following her best hope for survival, she chased a rumor of safety in the mountains.Evergreen, Colorado turned out to be the shelter she’d hoped for. There, her patchwork family could make the best of the world left behind. However, their new home came with an unexpected twist: to keep her father’s shotgun and protect her sister, sweet, introverted Harper had to join the militia.Safety is relative in the aftermath of societal collapse. The mountain town may have avoided the worst of the atomic blasts, but danger still surrounds them: unstable people, starvation, cold, disease… and something or someone creeping about late at night, stalking the most vulnerable among them.

Sarah Wright woke up a few times after parties in strange places―but the morgue’s a first.At eighteen, she’s eager for a taste of independence, moving out of state to attend college. A change of scenery is extra-needed due to a bad breakup with her boyfriend, Scott. However, soon after escaping the body cooler, she makes two startling realizations: vampires are real, and she is one.There’s nothing quite like an untimely death to ruin plans. California’s sunny beaches aren’t the best place for vampires to chill, and worse, not only does she wind up stuck in Seattle, she’s still living (figuratively) with her parents.They take the news surprisingly well―after all, it’s better than burying her―even helping move her bedroom to the basement. A disinterested sire, distraught friends, nosy Men in Black, and awestruck younger siblings complicate her adjustment to the new normal of being an immortal still subject to her parents’ rules.Undeath has its perks, but it also brings enemies. Without a copy of ‘Fangs for Dummies,’ Sarah’s left scrambling for answers when one such new enemy attacks her siblings and friends. If she can’t figure out how to vampire, her attempt to spare her family the grief of losing her may wind up killing them.

In the wake of a twenty-year war, the people of Lucernia struggle to believe their former enemies aren’t demon-loving savages. However, that’s easy compared to the more alarming change: accepting their nation now has two queens.Many citizens in a land devoted to the God of Purity view the love between Kitlyn and Oona as unnatural, but the young women have earned guarded acceptance in the wake of their heroic deeds. Alas, unrest stirs in the shadows. Worse, Oona thinks the Talomir family line is cursed. All who have worn the crown before her have met with untimely deaths.Much work lies ahead for the new queens in helping the kingdom recover from a conflict older than its rulers. The people are restless and hurting, trust in the crown is tenuous, and the king of Evermoor demands reparations. That two women should love each other may be the last little piece to hurl the nation into rebellion.Mysterious forces attacking towns close to the border with Evermoor stoke tensions even further, threatening a relapse to war. Their crowns not even warm, Kitlyn and Oona set off to find the source of the raids and stabilize the nation… hoping to stay ahead of an ancient curse.

You can’t bury the dead without digging up the past.What was another murder in Chicago? A dead man clutching a pint of whiskey on the Ashland Avenue sidewalk wasn’t new. It shouldn’t have been enough to keep troubled Detective Shannon Rourke and her brother from making their escape to Sweden.Shannon’s plan to put half a world between herself and her checkered past in Chicago is already rolling when she arrives at the crime scene, ready to pass the case off to another detective.But she didn’t expect the victim to be her brother’s best friend.When her ex-mobster brother hears about it, he gives her an ultimatum: stay and solve the case or he will. Now, Shannon is determined to leash her inner demons and finish the job, but if she fails, her brother will be the one to pay the price.Praise for Detective Shannon Rourke:“I am a hooked on Shannon fan, looking forward to the next book in the series. Well done Mr. Matthews.” -Amazon Reviewer“Can't wait to read the next book. Lots of twists and turns.” -Goodreads Reviewer“…a touch of romance, Chicago underworld, and murder.” -Amazon Reviewer“Characters are well developed and believable. Lots of plot twists and interesting story lines. Can't wait to read what Shannon and Michael get into next.” -Goodreads Reviewer“You learn to love the characters and their flaws, and there is plenty of conflict for the characters to muddle through. There are complicated relationships between the characters which are very realistic.” -Amazon Reviewer“Shannon has become a beloved favorite character of mine. She is honest and her life is messy. I love her grittiness.” -Amazon Reviewer“…one of those pick up books and cant put down - I was reading it everywhere I went that I had a wait and finished it about 2:00AM. I was definitely taken back by the ending.” -Amazon Reviewer“The Chicago series with Shannon Rourke is excellent. Lots of action, a good plot, and character development along the way. Shannon is a character you will come to love.” -Amazon Reviewer“This was a real page turner! I love this series and can't wait for the next one! Twists and turns throughout the book. I love Shannon and her brother. If you like police mysteries you will love these books. So glad I found these books. This series will keep you up at night wanting to find out what happens!” -Amazon Reviewer

Research conducted by NASA in 1995 concluded that the perfect nap lasts for about 26 minutes. Did you know Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Did you know that if you're looking for a job, the application and resume are not nearly as important as a reference. In fact... ... knowing someone who works at the company increases your chances of getting an interview and makes you 40% more likely to get the job over someone with a fancier resume.If you learnt anything in the last few lines you're going to learn a bunch more in the next 2222 facts. It's full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect ice breaker. ★★You're going to learn more about the world you live in & some of the topics include:★★-Science-Economics-Human Anatomy-Animal Species-SpaceAnd many, many More! What’re you waiting for? Knowledge is power! Come on in and we’ll delve into the interesting and fascinating facts about the world around us. Scroll up and click the ‘add to cart’ button now!Get the e-book absolutely FREE when you get the paperback!

Did you know it rains diamonds on the planet Uranus? Did you know mosquitoes don’t just bite you and suck your blood, they urinate on you before flying off? Did you know the reason lego heads have holes in them is so air can pass through them if a child ever swallows one? In these 1144 facts you're going to learn more than you learnt from all your high school teachers combined. It's full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect ice breaker. You're going to learn more about the world you live in & some of the topics include:-Science-Economics-Human Anatomy-Space-Animal Species-Many, Many More!What’re you waiting for? Knowledge is power! Come on in and we’ll delve into the interesting and fascinating facts about the world around us. Scroll up and click the ‘add to cart’ button now!Get the e-book absolutely FREE when you get the paperback!P.S. Earlier editions of this book contained some minor spelling errors - if you are buying this after January 2020, this have now been corrected!

Discover the Secret of Many Celebrities, Transform Your Eating Habits, and Feel and Look Amazing By Following the Plant-Based Diet!Have you always marveled at how some great Celebrities look? They’re slim, healthy, energized and skin-glowing. But the amazing looks are not the only thing these celebrities have in common. They’re all advocates of a plant-based diet, and swear that this diet is the secret behind their figures.If you too are looking for a simple way to eat healthy, and lose weight, look no further! With this book, you’ll be able to transform your eating habits, prepare delicious vegan and vegetarian meals, and improve your health! You don’t have to be a culinary expert to be able to make fantastic dishes. Simplicity and flavor are the foundation of this guide.While great looks are beneficial for our emotional and mental state (we all feel more confident when we like the way we look), our physical health is also, if not more important. The plant-based diet is backed by scientific research, and if science says it works, there’s really no room for doubt.If you’re lactose intolerant and struggling to find a diet plan that doesn't contain dairy products, this is your solution. The same goes for those of you fighting high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and diabetes. All those health issues can be prevented by a plant-based diet.Use this comprehensive guide to find out exactly how to implement this diet in your everyday life and reap the numerous benefits!Here’s what you’ll discover with this book:How the plant-based diet works, and the scientific evidence that supports itWhich ingredients are good for you, and which ones can damage your healthA list of food you can eat, and what to avoid104 simple, easy-to-make plant-based recipes for every meal of the day!Why a plant-based diet is so important in terms of environmental sustainabilityHow to make delicious plant-based desserts that will make you and your dinner guests swoon with delightAnd much, much more!Although the plant-based diet mainly focuses on consuming fruits and vegetables, it is in no way restrictive of other food groups. You don’t have to be a vegan or a vegetarian to follow it. The emphasis is on the fresh, unprocessed foods, free of dangerous and carcinogenic chemicals and compounds. The plant-based diet relies on the basics, simply because the basics work and are extremely beneficial.If you want to improve your health, lose weight, and feel energized and balanced,Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Did you know that self-discipline is a better indicator of success than your IQ score? Did you know that the Walt Disney Company is the world’s second biggest buyer of explosives? Did you know that oxygen masks in airplanes aren't actually connected to an oxygen tank? They instead use a chemical reaction to generate it on the spot.In these 1200 facts you're going to learn more than you learned from all your high school teachers combined. It's full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect ice breaker.You're going to learn more about the world you live in & some of the topics include:- Science- Economics- Human Anatomy- Animal Species- SpaceAnd many, many More! What’re you waiting for? Knowledge is power! Come on in and we’ll delve into the interesting and fascinating facts about the world around us. Scroll up and click the ‘add to cart’ button now!

Riley McCullough thought her best friend getting ‘dragged’ off to Puerto Vallarta for the first two weeks of summer vacation was the end of the world―at least until the bombs fell.Life in suburban New Jersey with her mother is comfortable, not to mention boring, to an introverted fourteen-year-old. As if her friend’s surprise trip didn’t suck enough, her ‘best summer ever’ falls to pieces when she’s sent across the country to stay with a father she hasn’t seen in six years.Adjusting to a tiny, desert town where everyone stares at her like she doesn’t belong proves difficult, and leaves her feeling more isolated than ever. To make matters worse, her secretive father won’t tell the truth about why he left—or what he’s hiding.Her luck takes a turn for the better when she meets a boy who shares her interest in video games and contempt for small town boredom. Alas, her happiness is short lived.To escape nuclear Armageddon, she shelters with her dad in a bunker he’d spent years preparing. After fourteen days without sun, Riley must overcome the sorrow of losing everything to save the family she still has.

Kelly Donovan wants to save the Earth from aliens, but her plan has a serious snag—she needs to do it before bedtime.It’s been a few weeks since the Nolmek scattered giant crystals around the world that unintentionally gave some people super powers. They also nearly eliminated war and shared technology to solve famine, drought, and pollution, so pretty much everyone loves them. Alas, the aliens didn’t visit Earth purely out of kindness.They needed a primitive species to enslave.Kelly discovers they’re speeding up their plans, already abducting people from the super-prison right out from under the cops’ noses, the same prison her mad-scientist father is stuck in. She’s desperate to protect him, but unfortunately, no one is willing to believe the Nolmek could be bad guys. Worse, they know she’s on to them.If she can’t find proof of the aliens’ plan, stop the invasion, and be in bed before nine, she faces worse than the enslavement of humanity—she’ll be grounded.

Within Ava, within Kel Doran - Something has awakened...◆ Episode II: Ageless FuryThe Caro Expedition is under way, but the journey will not be without peril for the mysterious warrior and those she leads. Their goal: to plunder the secrets of Valshyr, unlock its past, and search for answers within the mist.Meanwhile, in Wyvern's Rest, Ava has her freedom, but it may cost her more than she can bare. She and the other survivors are left battered and broken as tremors plague their helpless city, pushed to the brink as darkness infests the Outer Quarter.Put to the test, Ava will have to choose between her freedom and the city's survival. Which will she choose? Dragon-Touched - Season OneBook One - The Weave of FateBook Two - Ageless FuryThe Mists of Kel Doran is a serialized, epic fantasy series. Ageless Fury is the second book in the Dragon-Touched Season. If you're new to the series, please enjoy Book One: The Weave of Fate for the best reader experience!The Mists of Kel Doran Series puts a 'digital age' spin on a traditional problem, immersing yourself in an epic, fantasy world without the epic, tome-sized dilemma. With deep world-building, engaging plots, and intense, regular, binge-worthy installments, the time for serial, epic fantasy has arrived. Now, if you're ready...enter the mist. How 'Mists' is different:Tight, action-packed 'episodes,' woven together to form an epic, immersive fantasy series.Compact, intense novels that can be consumed over a weekend or during a flight.New installments released several times a year. Never wait for your favorite series!Learn more at: mistsofkeldoran.comWarning: The Mists of Kel Doran series depicts a dark time in human history. This book contains some profanity, violence, and content that may not be suitable for sensitive readers.

Looking for something entertaining and fun for the kids? Want to improve the critical thinking skills of your children? Want the whole family to have a laugh? This hilariously Gross! Edition Would You Rather book is packed full of 100+ fun and interactive questions that will get them thinking. Perfect for car trips, children’s parties, family night or any other time you want some laughter!There are no right or wrong answers as long as everyone is having fun! All you have to do is say which scenario YOU would rather do.So if you want some extra giggles, thought provoking questions and unforgettable memories, scroll up now and click the ‘Buy Now’ button to get it now!