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A hall of secrets. A deadly curse. Can their love overcome her dark legacy, or is it doomed from the start?Sofia Ambrose is on the brink of a new career, far away from the opulence and dark secrets of her family’s historic Texas estate, when she and her five sisters are summoned to the Ambrose Estate for a reading of her grandmother’s will—a grandmother who, at 88-years-old, is still alive and kicking. Sofia is both bewildered and intrigued. But the truth is more shocking than she could have imagined. Her grandmother has turned Ambrose Estate over to Sofia, and she must give up every hope of a regular life in order to run it and protect her family’s legacy.When an oil well disaster strikes, Sofia must act quickly to save the family fortune. Unfortunately, this means working with the rude and insufferable Gavin Spencer who assumes Sofia is just a spoiled, rich oil heiress. But once she gets to know him, Sofia discovers Gavin’s charm, intellect, and incredible bravery, and soon enough she is falling hard for the rugged firefighter.Despite her feelings, Sofia knows their love is doomed. Ambrose Estate's mansion, with its Hall of the Dead and an old family curse stands between her and happiness, and she must sacrifice Gavin’s love to save his life. Desperately, Sofia searches for answers in her great-great-grandmother’s journal. Does it contain the key to breaking the curse—or will her heart have to break into a thousand pieces? If you like enchanting chemistry, intriguing legacies, and moody mysteries, then you’ll adore Kimberley Montpetit’s sweet and smoldering love story.Buy Mostly Dangerous to fight for passion today!Don't miss a single tantalizing romance in this Gothic Romance SeriesThe Women of Ambrose Estate:Mostly DangerousMostly PerfectMostly PerilousMostly Risky

She’s a big-city corporate hot-shot who’s lucky in business, but unlucky in love. He’s a handsome small-town hero who’s all heart but has a secret. Can he melt her icy exterior, and restore her faith in a happily-ever-after—or is she forever doomed to spend Christmas alone?Revé Chatham sure knows how to pick 'em. After two failed engagements, she thought she finally found “the one,” only to have another promising relationship end—this time in a very public disaster just before the holidays. Now she despairs of ever having her heart's desire—a kiss that takes her breath away, from a man who truly loves her and wants to build a future with her.Faced with a choice between spending Christmas in India with nosy family members—who will no doubt rehash her failed love life—or in warm, smoggy LA alone, Revé goes with a third option. She leaves the big city behind for a small-town holiday getaway. It’s the perfect way to quietly put the pieces of her heart back together.Of course, she doesn’t count on meeting Logan Redmond. Kind-hearted, genuine, and ruggedly handsome, the more time she spends with the cowboy charmer, the more she remembers who she really is, and what Christmas is really all about. She begins to fall for him, but catches herself just in time. Their worlds are too different, and she can’t trust her own judgment.Will she play it safe, and go back to her lonely city life, or risk her heart once again for the future she longs for?Sign up for my newsletter here and receive a free gift! http://eepurl.com/NBXonwww.KimberleyMontpetit.com

This summer will be one Anna will always remember--if her heart can survive the secrets--and the truth.When Anna Hamilton crashes into gorgeous Michael Madden--Hartland Cove's newest bachelor--her heart stops, despite scattering his law brief all over the sidewalk. Is their new relationship a match aligned with the stars?Meanwhile, Anna's old college roommate, East Coast socialite Elise Kensington, has an urgent request for a place to lay low with her fiancé, an ex-Mafia member that wants out of the "family business." Can they stay hidden long enough to elope and disappear forever?Famous for its 200-year-old bridge, Hartland Cove has also caught the eye of Hollywood. The small town is suddenly crawling with directors, but nobody knows the town's secrets like Anna's old neighbor, Chad Garrett who suddenly turned into a devastatingly handsome man while she was away at grad school.When Chad shows an interest in her, Anna is more confused than ever. Will her heart know which man is her one true love before time runs out and the Mafia hit men show up?If you like adventurous, heart-pounding second chance love stories, then you'll love THE MAFIA'S SECRET, part of the Secret Billionaire Romance Series.Click on Kimberley's Author "Follow" button so you don't miss any future titles. You can also sign up for her Reader's Club Newsletter and receive free books: eepurl.com/NBXonRead all of Kimberley's Bestselling Secret Billionaire Romance Series!THE NEIGHBOR'S SECRET: A Secret Billionaire #1THE EXECUTIVE'S SECRET: A Secret Billionaire Romance #2THE MAFIA'S SECRET: A Secret Billionaire Romance #3THE OWNER'S SECRET: A Secret Billionaire Romance #4THE BILLIONAIRE'S CHRISTMAS HIDEAWAY: A Secret Billionaire Romance #5THE FIANCE'S SECRET: A Secret Billionaire Romance #6!

Fall in love this Christmas Season! Four sweet romance novels, including a Christmas Wedding Bells novella with lots of surprises!Book 1: THE BILLIONAIRE CHRISTMAS HIDEAWAYReve Chatham is a big-city corporate hot-shot who's lucky in business, but unlucky in love. Logan Redmond is a handsome small-town hero who's all heart but has a secret. Can he melt her icy exterior, and restore her faith in a happily-ever-after—or is she forever doomed to spend Christmas alone?Book 2: RISKING IT ALL FOR LOVEA feisty ballerina with a broken heart. A minister-in-training whose faith can work miracles. Can two strong-willed people find their match made in heaven? James can not only dish back Jessica’s finely-tuned sarcasm but understands grief all too well, turning Jessica’s world upside down. Can Jessica forgive herself for that terrible, fateful night, and is she willing to take another risk on love?Book 3: SEALED WITH A KISSWhen April Murphy, a war widow with a young daughter, shows up in Snow Valley, Pastor James reluctantly begins to wonder if he and ballerina Jessica are really meant to be. April would make the perfect pastor’s wife and he’d have an instant family and the stability he craves. But he can’t get the spitfire Jessica out of his mind and when she returns to Snow Valley to accept an inheritance, her male ballet partner in tow, their love takes on a new edge.Book 4: CHRISTMAS WEDDING BELLSThe exciting conclusion to the love story of Jessica and James! Will their Christmas wedding finally happen--or will disaster strike at the last minute when Jessica's younger brother goes missing along with James' sister? Christmas Romance can be read and enjoyed any time of the year!Enemies to Lovers. Second Chance Romance. Billionaire Romance. Small-town Romance. Snow Valley Romance. This collection has it all. Grab the collection for 50% of the regular retail price. FREE on Kindle Unlimited!

MEDEA TURNS INTO A CAT AT NIGHT, due to her mother’s curse. In Undying Witch her mother, DIMA, found a shapeshifting stone. She is 130-years-old but appears to be 18, the same age as her two daughters. NIKKI works as a maid, rather than in the family witchcraft business of fortune-telling, seances, and other witchery-for-hire. She was born a Marilyn-Monroe lookalike. Despite her beauty, jealousy eats away at Nikki because her mother and sister have magic. Nor is Nikki allowed near the books of spells, enchantments, and potions Dima stole from Russian monks. Medea is tortured by a secret that can destroy the sisterly tie between her and Nikki. Unknown to her family, Nikki, is developing a magical gift which she cannot control, a sorcery that will threaten Medea and pit two powerful sisters against each other.SAMPLE CHAPTER at authorbelinda.com/sample.html(PLEASE NOTE: The books in the series, A Dysfunctional Family of Witches, can be read in any order. Each book comes to a conclusion, but the story of the Romanov witches continues through time. Book 2, Witch Daughter, and a Prequel, Undying Witch, are both now available.)REVIEWS of Undying Witch•GREAT book!!! “Dima and Medea are fascinating characters and mother-daughter dynamics are always interesting to read about. Medea's powers are not to be played with and I enjoyed how the book played out. It is well written and a total delight to read!” Janet Cousineau - London, ON, Amazon•Awesome! “Let me tell you this book did not disappoint.” Emmyjo, Amazon•a fast-paced enthralling read... “It is filled with so much action and magic that the book kept me hooked from the first page. Once I picked it up, I could not put it down until I had read the last page.” Nancy Allen (The Avid Reader), Amazon•Fantastic story!! “I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It is very well written, it flowed perfectly and I ended up caring about the characters. It is hard to find a book of this quality!” TashaS, Amazon •Its quirky and funny. "This is a fantastic tale. Its a quick and fun read." Paigelauren Forrester, Goodreads

Will Kendall survive his clan’s massacre and live out his destiny as the last Snake Runner?Kendall can’t believe how quickly his dad remarried after his mom died, and he especially can’t believe his dad’s choice: Juanita is of Spanish descent. That feels like a slap in the face considering Kendall’s mom was Native American. This is all more than Kendall can handle, and he needs to get away to the desert where he can think. And especially where he can run. Running is his destiny: he’s the last member of the Snake Clan, the clan known for its long runs across the desert floor–until the Spanish arrived in the Southwest and destroyed the tribe.When Kendall slips through a hole in time, he finds himself 400 years in the past, just as the Spanish, with their guns and armor, are starting to lay claim to the Southwest. Can Kendall survive the horrible battles so he can return to his own time? Will he become the last Snake Runner, as the spirits have told him he must? More importantly, what will he learn about himself in the process?

Kendall believes in magic. He can feel it when he runs. And since his mother’s death a year ago, the urge has become too big to explain. During her illness, Kendall ran to save her. Now he runs to retrieve the memory of her face. Sometimes, too, he imagines himself running like the warriors in Mom’s stories, Acoma Runners returning to his mother’s native pueblo tribe, to the cliffs of Acoma . . . Sky City . . . a place she promised they would visit together when he turned twelve. As Kendall prepares for a summer-long adventure spent criss-crossing the states in his dad’s semi, a letter arrives from his mother’s grandfather, beckoning him to Acoma. He feels cheated, until it occurs to him that his mom might somehow be there, in Sky City. He’s twelve, after all, and his mother always kept her promises. Drawn into his great-grandfather’s world of secrets and sacred ceremony, Kendall discovers that the magic he feels when he runs is a proud legacy, one linked to way of life as ancient and mysterious as the earth itself. In the process of trying to recover his mother, Kendall reclaims his worldly and spiritual heritage, in a moving story of one boy’s search for identity and belonging. About the Author:Kimberley Griffiths Little lives in a solar adobe house along the Rio Grande with her husband, a robotics engineer, and their three sons. Taking walks in the towering cottonwood groves along the riverbanks gives her inspiration for her book ideas. The author’s favorite places are the library and her home, writing at the computer. She reads several books a week, is an excellent pianist, enjoys going to the movies, and bakes the best brownies ever.Please visit Kimberley at her web site: www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com (Check out her Author Visits Page on her web site.)Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimberleyGLittlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygriffithslittleGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/484627.Kimberley_Griffiths_LittleBlog: www.kimberleygriffithslittle.blogspot.comPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kimberleylittle/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KimberleyLittle1Email: Write to Kimberley at kglittle@msn.com

Twelve-year-old Luke Espinosa dreams of becoming a great soccer player--a dream that seems impossible, since Luke has never played soccer and doesn't even own a ball. But one day he spots an old, discarded soccer ball and his spirits soar. With his own ball, he can practice every day until he's good enough to make the school team. Then Luke discovers that his father, who left when Luke was a baby, is a professional soccer player. Now Luke is sure his dream is coming true. Soccer is in his genes. He'll go live with his father and learn to play the game he loves. So when he's ridiculed and challenged by one of the school's star players, he makes an impossible promise. H agrees to meet the bully for a match--the bully's team against Luke's own team. The problem is that Luke doesn't have his own team . . . or any soccer skills. Then Luke gets a letter from his father, who says there's no room in his life for Luke. It's time for Luke to stop just dreaming . . . and find the inner courage to make his dreams come true.Author Bio: Kimberley Griffiths Little lives in a solar adobe house along the Rio Grande with her husband, a robotic engineer and their three sons. Taking walks in the towering cottonwood groves along the riverbanks gives her inspiration for her books. The author's favorite places are the library and her home, writing at the computer. She reads several books a week, is an excellent pianist, enjoys going to the movies, and bakes the best brownies ever. Please visit Kimberley at her website: www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com. Check out her Author Visits Page, Teacher's Guides, and book trailers.

“Wicked and fun! Abby Patterson is a wonderful new voice in teen paranormal fiction.”—Elizabeth Basque, bestselling author of Mercy’s Magic“Wow! What a fun book! I haven’t had this much fun since I read Harry Potter. You’re going to love High School Witch.”—H.T. Night, #1 bestselling author of Witch to ChooseEver since Miranda was a child, she had known she was different. Very, very different. After all, she could make things appear or disappear...and she could do other things, too. Magical things. Witchy things. So, it didn’t come as much of a surprise to her when she discovered she was a witch…and a Salem witch at that. The most powerful of all witches.Now a freshman at Salem High School, Miranda’s already unusual life is turned upside down when one of the most popular girls in school is found strangled in her home. As the mystery engulfs the school and the town, Miranda decides to use her considerable power to help track down the killer.But first she turns to her reporter best friend, Tina, who also works at the school newspaper, The Witches Gazette. Together, the two friends use their reporting savvy—and other, non-traditional journalism skills—to get to the bottom of things.As the body counts rise, Miranda is about to discover that something ancient and evil has also made Salem its home. Now in the fight of her life, Miranda is about to discover just how powerful a witch she really is.

THE LITTLE MONK WHO LOVED HIS NOODLES by JULIAN BOUND and ANN LACHIEZEWhen a novice Tibetan Buddhist monk has difficulty meditating he soon finds an answer, as well as many others…From the author and illustrator of bestselling children’s book ‘And So The Monkey Laughed’, a picture story book for children exploring:KindnessCompassionMeditationKarmaAttachmentImpermanenceReincarnationIn a remote Tibetan monastery surrounded by the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayas a little novice monk endeavours to master meditation. Through gentle guidance he discovers how to calm his mind, yet his lessons do not end there as he encounters kindness and compassion within others and the concepts of karma, impermanence and reincarnation.Beautifully illustrated with fifteen colourful watercolour paintings and told with great sensitivity ‘The Little Monk Who Loved His Noodles’ is an enchanting tale presenting the essence of good morals and principles and is ideal for parent and child to read together.Age range: 5 to 10 years oldABOUT THE AUTHORJulian Bound is a British documentary photographer, film maker and author. Featured on the BBC news, his photographs have been published in National Geographic, New Scientist and the international press. His work focuses on the social documentary of world culture, religion and traditions, with time spent studying meditation with the Buddhist monks of Tibet and Northern Thailand and spiritual teachers of India’s Himalaya region.With portraiture of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Julian has photographed the Tibetan communities of Nepal and India, and has worked as a photographer for various international embassies in conjunction with the United Nations.Julian is also the author of the novels ‘The Geisha and the Monk’, ‘Subway of Light’ and ‘Life’s Heart Eternal’.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORAnn Lachieze is a British artist and illustrator. She has spent thirty years living in Provence, France, where she enjoys a gentler way of life. Her artwork reflects this art de vivre, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the moment. As a mother of three, she has had the joy of reading many books to her children, learning along the way how illustrations can bring a story to life.Her painting takes its inspiration from nature which is an unlimited source, giving the viewer another perspective towards chosen surroundings. Ann’s art plays with light, contrasting both shade and brightness to create an illusion of depth.Yoga and meditation have always been a constant element throughout Ann’s life, combined with her interest in the philosophy and guidance found within Buddhism.

“I love psychological thrillers, and Jeff C. Stevenson’s I’LL COME BACK TO GET YOU is a good one. The writing is precise, the plot compelling, but most important in this genre, it’s a page turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Recommended.”--Gene O’Neill, author of Frozen Shadows and other chilling tales “A character-rich, on the edge of your seat read that pulls you in deeper and deeper, page after page. Great Read!”--Gerald Lerner, author of The Nighthawk Deception “Stevenson is at his best in this nail biting, edge of the seat thriller. You’ll have no nails left!”--Mark Lumby, author of The Debt, editor of Dark Places, Evil Faces Vol 1 and 2 “As deadly as piano wire in the hands of a killer, Stevenson’s taut, psychological thriller will have you at its mercy. And you’ll enjoy every pulse-pounding, nerve-shredding second!”--Dave Jeffery, author of Bad Vision and FrostbiteIn the midst of a Manhattan heat wave, Adel Daniels’ husband doesn’t return home from work. A few days later, she receives a Polaroid of him; on the bottom of the photograph are the words I’ll Come Back to Get You, on the back is written their six-year-old son’s name - is he the ransom, or the kidnapper’s next target?Assistant Chief Detective Steve Willards heads up the task force assigned to the case, along with FBI Profiler Gail Skillman. They quickly learn that every person involved has a secret, and the truth is only as reliable as memory. A week later, Penny Spencer’s husband Graham, doesn’t return from work and she receives a Polaroid of her husband - on the bottom of the photo is written, One, Two, Don’t Be Blue, I’ll Come Back to Get You; their son’s name is written on the back. Before Willards and Skillman can unravel the motivation of the twisted kidnapper, one person is murdered, a third adult is taken, and one of the children is abducted. But, it isn’t until an assault is made on the FBI profiler that the final pieces fall into place; but even then it may be too late for those who have read the words - I’ll Come Back to Get You.

AND SO THE MONKEY LAUGHED by JULIAN BOUND and ANN LACHIEZEWhen a young boy sets out on an adventure one morning along a jungle forest path, the animals he encounters on his journey open his eyes to a new world.From author and National Geographic contributor Julian Bound and well-known children’s book illustrator Ann Lachieze, ‘And So The Monkey Laughed’, a story book for children exploring the foundations of Buddhism as seen in the principles of:KindnessThe Present MomentCompassionMindfulnessKarmaAs the boy is accompanied through the jungle by a wise monkey, together they meet a host of jungle animals including a tiger, crane, several monkeys, and a friendly elephant, each of which provide a valuable lesson for the boy.Told with great subtlety and beautifully illustrated with fifteen colourful paintings, ‘And So The Monkey Laughed’ is ideal for parent and child to read together and discover Buddha’s wisdom and moral guidance.Presenting engaging characters and an enchanting adventure, ‘And So The Monkey Laughed’ is also an appealing book for all children who love stories about animals, be they Buddhist or not.NOTE FROM PUBLISHER:Written with sensitivity and without preaching, ‘And So The Monkey Laughed’ provides a positive foundation towards a child’s development, presenting the essence of good morals, ethical conduct and honesty, all of which can accompany each individual child as they walk along their path through life.An ideal antidote for today’s modern world of social media and reality television, found within Buddha’s teachings first given over two millennia ago.Age range: 5 to 10 years oldABOUT THE AUTHORJulian Bound is a documentary photographer, film maker and author. Featured on the BBC news, his photographs have been published in National Geographic, New Scientist and the international press. His work focuses on the social documentary of world culture, religion and traditions, with time spent studying meditation with the Buddhist monks of Tibet and Northern Thailand and spiritual teachers of India’s Himalaya region.With portraiture of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Julian has photographed the Tibetan communities of Nepal and India, and has worked as a photographer for various international embassies in conjunction with the United Nations.Julian is also the author of the novels ‘The Geisha and the Monk’, ‘Subway of Light’ and ‘Life’s Heart Eternal’.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORAnn Lachieze is a British artist and illustrator. She has spent thirty years living in Provence, France, where she enjoys a gentler way of life. Her artwork reflects this art de vivre, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the moment. As a mother of three, she has had the joy of reading many books to her children, learning along the way how illustrations can bring a story to life.Her painting takes its inspiration from nature which is an unlimited source, giving the viewer another perspective towards chosen surroundings. Working mainly in acrylic Ann’s art plays with light, contrasting both shade and brightness to create an illusion of depth.Yoga and meditation have always been a constant element throughout Ann’s life, combined with her interest in the philosophy and guidance found within Buddhism.