Joe Williams had money, a nice house, and was CEO of his company. He seemed to have it all. But the truth was that none of that really mattered to him. He was seventeen years old, and his parents, the only family he had, were killed in a car accident, five months earlier. Joe was sad and depressed. But, that would soon change. He met the Rogers family, and soon, he began to feel alive again. He neMegan Scott’s car takes a hit—literally—when a pedestrian is shoved onto the hood. Even worse, the man is one of two notorious prison escapees on the loose in Montreal. Megan chases the felon through the Old Port, convinced that her photographic evidence will lead to his capture.Just as the escapee disappears aboard a yacht in the marina, another man forces Megan aboard the same yacht at knifepoint. Gagged, tied, and terrified, she witnesses a murder.Will she be next?"I'm hooked!" (Amazon reviewer)"plenty of action and tension" (Amazon reviewer)"gets your pulse racing" (Amazon reviewer)Books in the Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery series:False Impressions (Book #1)Fatal Whispers (Book #2)Timely Escape (A Short Story prequel to Icy Silence - Book #3)Icy Silence (Book #3)Dark Deeds (Book #4)To get the latest information on Sandra's books and events, visit www.sandranikolai.com and subscribe to her newsletter.

John Phillips had it all, a loving family and a successful business. But, he was about to lose everything. He is given the opportunity to evaluate his life, and a second chance at life. Will he make the right decision?This is a collection of 25 poems by James Bickle. The poetry discusses profound issues with insight, James does not shy away from brutally honest social commentary. Poems included are: The Ego, The Manager, Those who win, Seven Billion, Why does God allow suffering, Local Countryside, New Year, Cool, Escapism, You're not allowed, Social Housing, Christmas Day, The Entrepreneur, A week in the life, The Conversation, Fairground Day, Requiem, World War 2 Pilot, Resident Patient, The Garden, Winter Walk, Decisions, Inner Conflict, Earth and Heaven. Collected Poems will take you on an enjoyable spiritual and philosophical journey.

Mara Louis is a very remarkable girl. She has the ability to solve mysteries. Sometimes the mysteries find her, and sometimes they come to her in her dreams, through a series of puzzles, that she must put together.Mara Louis is a very remarkable girl. She has the ability to solve mysteries. Sometimes the mysteries find her, and sometimes they come to her in her dreams, through a series of puzzles, that she must put together. Mara realizes that some greater power is responsible for her special talent, and she is thankful for her gift. Throughout the book, Mara helps to solve several individual mysteries. Mara also begins to have a recurrent nightmare, and she can't help but wonder if it is just a dream, or a premonition of her own future. This book, is for all ages, both young and old.

Jerry Baker had a difficult time deciding what to write for the essay. There were so many people in his life who were heroes, that it was hard to pick just one. However, once Jerry read the definition of the word itself,only one name came to mind.He could not help... recall the day he stopped his bike on the bridge intending only to look over the thin spreading creek beyond the falls to the gorge and the green water pooled below. It was then he found himself looking upon the private scene of a girl climbing the falls hand in hand with a young man—neither of whom, so entranced were they with one another, detected his presence. Continuing to look, he revised his opinion, and determined she was no mere unformed girl but rather a shapely and quite desirable young woman. From Jordan’s elevated position, her contours seemed more revealed than hidden by the short cut-off jeans and long-tailed shirt which, partially unbuttoned, afforded a tantalizing glimpse into the descending cleft of her décolletage. Further, he remembered her demure smile from an all-too-brief encounter one night at a local bar. And so he waited, with whetted longing, hoping she might look up and smile again, until she disappeared, perhaps forever, underneath the bridge deck where he stood. After waiting a moment more in indecision, he rode off unseen, suddenly aware he was entirely unsure of his destination. How many years ago would it be now? He told himself a dozen, wondering if the truth wasn’t closer to half again as many years as he imagined. And yet all this time later, he still entertained the possibility he might, one day, ride to the same place and look down to find the young woman—a little older, yes, but also still almost eagerly compliant—once more climbing the falls, this time alone.

Alan Jenkins seemed to have it all, a successful business, money and a wonderful family. However, Alan was haunted by bitter memories from his youth. Alan was at a crossroads in his life. He was about to lose everything. That's when a miracle happened.Children nowadays have a very short attention span, now you see them watching television, a couple of seconds they are already fighting with each other. And most of the time, parents have a hard time getting their children go to bed, or refuse to join mutual activities. Reading your children with bedtime stories will cultivate imagination, creates a bond between you and your children, encourages love for reading, and establishes a habit.This children's book that is highly entertaining, great for early readers, and is jam-packed with bedtime stories, jokes, games, and more? This children's storybook has it all!WHAT A GREAT DEAL! => FUN SHORT STORY, GAMES, ACTIVITIES, A COLORING BOOK INSIDE LINK AND FREE GIFTYour child will be entertained for hours!Kids and children can practice their reading skills or have a parent read it aloud. This special story includes lessons and morals about about love and determination.What’s included inside :Special Bonus Free Gift!Free ColoringKing Kong Comes to Connecticut Book 1Just For fun ActivitiesWord SearchWord Search SolutionsGames and Maze PuzzlesGames and Maze Puzzles SolutionsJokes FunnyAbout the AuthorThis book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and read aloud at home with friends and family. Also can use as a bedtime story. Excellent for beginning and early readersShort story with pictures that are great for a quick bedtime storyIncludes "Just For Fun"activitiesPerfect for a bedtime story for kidsFun games and puzzles includedBig and cute illustrations for early and younger readersFREE coloring book downloads included***FREE GIFT INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE!***Free children's book download included!(see inside for details)Scroll up and click 'buy' to get a quality book and spend best time with your child!

LeAnne loved her great grandfather. When he died, she was determined to follow in his footsteps, by helping people, especially those at the homeless shelter. LeAnne was an upbeat young girl, who looked for the good in people, and always found it. This heartwarming story is suitable for children, teens as well as adults. It is the story of faith.With the school principal out of action, Mr Harris is now in charge and declares that Te Arawa College is going to be run similar to a boot camp. Meanwhile, Tucker decides to start his own religion... the worship of the Goddess - Vanessa Dante. Speaking of Vanessa, her obsession with Rex is starting to have negative effects, effects which once led her to attempt suicide. Can she pull herself together and will the appearance of her long lost father only complicate matters? Meanwhile Will Ullman plans to skip class with a bunch of guys to see a rugby match and a new junior boy finds that he has run afoul of the wrong people.

David Browning is a sixteen year old college sophomore. He is a typical teenager, except for being a genius. When he discovers the truth about his father, he is filled with different emotions; mostly anger and fear.In the city of Crastgale several murders have taken place late at night. Two nightwatchmen, an idealistic young man and a pessimistic dwarf, search through the twisting alleyways and streets of one of the busiest and mean districts in the city. As they get closer to catching the murderer they soon realize they may not be able to handle the situation on their own.

Randy was a senior in high school, and everything was going great, or so he thought. When he wished to read other people's thoughts, he got his wish. It was not as great as he thought it would be. He realized that everybody thought he was a jerk, or used him to get what they wanted, including his girlfriend, teammates, and teachers. His little sister thought that he hated her, and his parents were fed up with his attitude. Randy was suddenly seeing himself as everyone else did, and he didn't like who he was anymore. Could he change, after all this time? Read and find out.Andrew’s Mission is a Portallas short story that tells some of the back story about one of the main characters from the Portallas series of books. Andrew is a young Woodsman in training now living in the village of Morelle, which resides in the western part of Forestium. We first meet Andrew in Forestium: The Mirror Never Lies, which is book one in the Portallas series.In Forestium: The Mirror Never Lies, Andrew joins his best friend, Joshua, who decides to go on an epic journey to help find the truth about his long-lost Father. In Andrew’s Mission, we discover how close the relationship is between Andrew and Joshua, as Andrew attempts to help save his best friend’s life by going in search of something that could very well kill him.

When Chelsea and Griffin discovered that their parents might lose the house that had been in their family for over one hundred years, they became worried. When Chelsea discovered the old porcelain doll, she and Griffin found the possible solution to all of their troubles, if they could discover the truth in time. However, time was one thing thing that they did not have much of.Life is filled with adventure, from having to share a deep-drop toilet with various creepy crawlies in the middle of the night, to flying airliners kept in the air by prayers and flapping wings. There are ghosts in the desert, and funerals at sea that can go wrong, there are scores to be settled and bombs to be ducked! There are the heart sore of disappearing pets, and the pain of hunting the unknown, there is a life to be lived!

When Vanessa received the quilt, she was very disappointed. She was expecting something more valuable. Would the quilt drive a wedge between Vanessa and her mother? This is the story about a Mother's love, and a daughter's discovery of what is really important.Sam fell in love with Mac at first sight when she was still a child and he a teenage boy, almost but not quite a man. A special bond formed between them, fueled by their mutual love of animals—especially horses. As each matured, that bond threatened to move beyond the limits of friendship. By the time Sam reached her 17th birthday she was desperately in love with him, her shining hero. But one awful night Mac betrayed that love and Sam was unable to find it in her heart to forgive him. By the time the truth was revealed they had both moved on with their lives, and Sam’s pride prevented her from forgiving Mac; threatened to ensure her a lonely future. Book 1 in Tricia McGill's Beneath Southern Skies series now Free.Reviews“I was supposed to take the book on vacation with me, but I made the mistake of starting it and couldn’t stop until I finished–but then Tricia McGill is one of my favorite authors. She grabbed me from the beginning…emotional sparks were so real I felt the tension. I encountered an amazing range of emotions reading this book as I recalled my own childhood crushes, my broken hearts, the agony of losing someone I loved, and the joy of knowing real love. I enjoyed the ‘sex’ scenes that left enough to the imagination that I could personalize them for myself.Tricia McGill has an astounding way with words. Once you read her books, you’ll become an avid fan.” Brett Scott, TRS“Ms. McGill has written very real characters. You can relate to them and the problems they are dealing with. She has created a world that is believable. I love the scene of Mac telling Sam how he feels and she finally realizes what she felt all those years ago was that she hadn't wanted to grow up. She had wanted everything to stay the same. Ms. McGill tells a story that touches your heart.” Donna Fallen, Angels Reviews“Tricia McGill’s description of Mac’s struggles with his feelings makes the reader want to believe that chivalry is not dead after all. This book should be required reading by some of the young men of today.” Donna L. Zeller, KIC reviews

Nikki is sad that her boyfriend,Roger will be out of the country on business,and won't be able to be with her on her twenty-fifth birthday. However, her spirits are lifted a little, when she discovers that her good friends will be taking her on a long weekend outing that Roger had planned before he found out about his trip to Europe."I was hooked right from the first chapter..." -- Ray Nicholson (Amazon top 1000 reviewer)"... an engaging story that creates questions you'll be dying to know the answers to." -- Jared J."Witty, well paced and intelligent when it needs to be, I'm looking forward to reading more." -- Craig Whitby"For a novella to inspire a need for more, in me, is quite a surprise. I am off to acquire the whole series!" -- James J. Hughes"This short is outstanding, simply stated it was one of the best reads that I've been exposed to in a while." -- Christopher T.Deacon Shader is a child out of time, removed as a baby from his Ancient world parents and raised on the Isle of Maranore. On his seventh birthday, the philosopher Aristodeus arrives to commence the boy’s training with sword and mind. Nothing short of excellence will suffice, if Deacon is to fulfill his destiny and avert the Unweaving of all things. But as Aristodeus pushes him to the limits, reavers are spotted approaching the coast, and a cloud of horror descends upon the village. For these are no ordinary pirates. They sail under the Impaled Man, the grisly flag of Verusia, land of the undead and realm of the Lich Lord. Ward of the Philosopher is a Shader Origins novella of 15,500 words introducing the character of Deacon Shader as a child. The Shader Origins novellas (Ward of the Philosopher and The Seventh Horse) serve as an introduction to the bestselling Shader series: 1. Sword of the Archon 2. Best Laid Plans 3. The Unweaving In this brief introduction to the world of Urddynoor, D.P. Prior slots squarely into the sword and sorcery and heroic fantasy traditions pioneered by Michael Moorcock, R.E. Howard, Lin Carter, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. With a strong sense of good against evil set against a post-apocalyptic background of deception and the remnants of long buried ancient civilizations, one cannot help but place this series in the company of Stephen King's The Dark Tower and Steven Erikson's Malazan books. Ultimately, though, the discerning reader will not miss the huge debt the author has to David Gemmell. For anyone considering taking the plunge into the bestselling Shader books and braving their enormous scope, Ward of the Philosopher presents the perfect entry point to the series.

Irene had the most beautiful dream ever. She soon realized that it was more than a dream; much, much more. She discovered that she had been entrusted with a powerful pearl, which could spread peace, love and understanding to all those around her.Irene had the most beautiful dream ever. She soon realized that it was more than a dream; much, much more. She discovered that she had been entrusted with a powerful pearl, which could spread peace, love and understanding to all those around her. She soon realizes that it is better to share the pearl's power with others, and not keep it to herself. This story is a feel good story for young readers and adults alike.

Antiques tell us a story, if we listen carefully. this is the story of a very old pocket watch with a story of its own.Antiques tell us a story, if we listen carefully. this is the story of a very old pocket watch with a story of its own. This is the story, of a young woman who discovers that an old pocketwatch has something to say, and the woman sets out on a journey to deliver the message, and finds romance along the way.

Jim Holden is sixteen and has a lot on his mind. He is full of mixed emotions; hate, loneliness, despair, and anger. When he meets Bill Crawford, he learns to face his emotions head on. He learns to let go of the bad feelings, so that he can get on with his life.This is about a young inventor's journey in time. He goes to 3000 AD and meets with the future hmans. He thus happens to learn certain horrible stories of our coming years before reaching the point of no return. How human race managed to turn unsuitable for surviving in the world, as the years went by.

Samantha McDonald was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She had everything she could ever want. But, then, she was exposed to another environment entirely, and she learned a lot about herself. Her life would never be the same.'The Fringe, Poetry on the Move Three' is a pamphlet of poetry from poets based in the North West of England. It is distributed in pubs, cafes, libraries, shops, buses and trains. In fact, anywhere the public may have time to read some interesting pieces of writing. The pamphlets and ebooks are published by SeaQuake Books. The idea behind the initiative is to bring poetry to a wider audience. The poets included in this particular pamphlet are Neil Goldstraw, Mike Rathbone, Bill Lythgoe, Loraine Darcy, Anna Mills, Bob Ecclestone.