Category: In the Spotlight

Midlife Dragon’s Mate

A dragon shifter is forced to reveal his secret identity in order to save a human woman’s life. The Midlife MC Dragon Shifter I come from an ancient line of dragons. We have been granted unnatural long lives, but I’m still single. And for good reason. My dragon shifter father was an alcoholic He was a miserable monster who beat my human mother. When I was finally old enough to protect her, she died. I learned a lesson — marriage isn’t worth the risk. Especially not between a human a... [Read More...]

Sea of Glass

How bright and how terrible is dawn on the day we discover our wings. Twelve-year-old Teo spends his days helping his drunken papá hang windows on shanties along Baja’s wild coast. When an old angler presses Teo to seek a goddess—the Sea Angel—for rescue, Teo sets out to test whether help can be found at the hands of the gods. To learn the truth, he must look beyond legends and summon the courage to challenge his papá. And to reach freedom, he must tap his own strength, hidden beneath w... [Read More...]

Free: Noah’s Treehouse (Book 2 in the series If Not You, Then Who?)

It’s finally treehouse day! And seven-year-old Noah Fairley cannot wait to start building. But as Noah, Dad, and Grandpa get to work, they run into one problem after another. Determined to finish the treehouse in time for the meteor shower, Noah looks for inventions that will solve their problems and imagines helpful tools that he could invent. If you liked The Magic School Bus, you’ll love this new series. ... [Read More...]

Free: Embers on Ice

A fiery Irish woman and a callous veteran deny their attraction after their initial confrontation. Sharing the loss of mutual friends and family members brings them new perspective. When secrets crawl out of his past, a friend breaks her heart, and an ex stashes a bullet in her pocket, Matt and Orion learn to find strength in one another. When they uncover the scars of their pasts, Matt and Orion find common ground, and their love grows. Then her ex goes missing. A friend is shot. A mission co... [Read More...]

Free: Who Gets It?!: How To Find, Motivate and Retain Top Talent

Who Gets It?! How to Find, Motivate, and Retain Top Talent. Never underestimate the power of customer service, or the importance of creating a company culture in which policy aligns with logic. If employees don’t see the value in your company, customers won’t either. This is why the right attitude, approach, and communication strategies are essential for a successful business. Those who “get it” already understand this. We think of “getting it” as a philosophy, a strategy, a managem... [Read More...]

Free: Charlotte Holmes Mystery Series

A re-imagining of the Great Detective and his partner as Charlotte Holmes, a traumatized woman, and her companion Dr Watan, an Indian doctor, as they investigate nefarious activities in the British Raj at the dawn of the 20th century. Charlotte’s mercurial nature and post-natal depression, following a miscarriage, make it difficult for people to accept the truth of her investigations. It’s only when Dr Watan helps her do they succeed in thwarting the conspiracy. Their friendship de... [Read More...]

Free: Pretend To Be Mine

I need someone to help me stick it to my ex. A fake fiancée will do the trick, and this woman is gorgeous. My ex-wife cheated on me and now is marrying the bastard. And I have to attend the wedding for my daughter’s sake. Well, I’m going armed with hotness. Nothing like pretending your life is together. We might have pretended a little too well. The crazy part? She’s not from the escort service that a buddy set me up with. She owns the service. And she’s pulling out all the stops. I’... [Read More...]

Runestaff Chronicles: The Awakening

When Kayden discovers an ancient portal to a world beyond his own, his life will change forever. Destiny marked him as defender of an enchanted jewel – an emerald possessing immense power. With the rise of a deadly legion, thirsting for dominance, Kayden must face unspeakable creatures and their master puppeteer, intent on his destruction. Alone he will fail. Yet, fate has placed an unusual warrior named Talbot, a magical runestaff, and a remarkable girl in his path to help. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

When Goodbye Begins: Life Takes Over

Inspired by true events: the love story of a bipolar in this pandemic; estranged wife accepting the reality and coming to terms with husband’s Alzheimer’s; an ‘out of love’ woman fighting for her sanity and respect; violence survivor trying to find her true identity and love. The themes are contemporary and the women characters fight for their identity, juxtaposing memories with reality. These five stories celebrate the fragility of the human mind and the resilience of spirit. “Powerf... [Read More...]

Free: Life Begins When The Kids Leave Home And The Dog Dies

ONCE UPON A TIME… Chapter 1. A California girl named Barb met her prince of a guy. He was tall, dark, and handsome. (Actually, he was a Republican. But he was definitely tall.) They fell in love, and got married. Chapter 2. He brought her to his castle in England and they lived happily ever after. THE END. Luckily, 35+ years of living happened between Chapters 1 and 2, giving Barb plenty of material for this collection (in no particular chronological order) from her newspaper columns, art... [Read More...]