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Rainbow Sprinkles
Contemporary small‑town romance with a touch of heavenly magic. After the storms come the rainbows. Widowed and newly retired, Gloriana Jones is determined to carry on the dream she once shared with her late husband, spreading joy one ice‑cream cone at a time. But an unseasonably stormy summer at Lake Unami in Northern New Jersey threatens to wash away her plans. A bittersweet trip to Upstate New York brings widower Nathan James face-to-face with both joy and loneliness. Meeting his first granddaughter should be the highlight of his year, but without his wife, the celebration leaves him like a deflated balloon. When car trouble leaves him stranded near Lake Unami, the only welcoming light he finds belongs to a cheerful little ice‑cream shop, and inside, Gloriana’s kindness is sweeter than any ice cream he can remember. As unexpected sparks fly—and a gentle nudge from above seems to guide their steps. Gloriana and Nathan discover that second chances don’t always arrive quietly but in the summer storms and the rainbows that follow. Can two hearts weather the season and find love again, or will their hopes melt away before the sun comes out? A sweet, uplifting romance about moving ahead despite fear and self-doubt. Renewal of the heart and the magic of new beginnings. A Christmas Storm
Contemporary rural family tale of coming home. In the spirit of Dickens, a delightfully sweet holiday story about family love and the opportunity for second chances. An early storm is brewing in Upstate New York, and military wife Lacey Prescott is caught unprepared when it turns into a blizzard. Defeated by her own lack of preparation and the recall of her husband’s Christmas holiday leave, her joy in the season is replaced by bitterness and anger. In an unexpected turn of events, Lieutenant Matthew Prescott’s leave is reinstated. But the journey home is not an easy one since a Nor’easter stands between him and his family. Amidst the storm’s fury, Lacey gets a glimpse of the past, present, and possible future, while Matt gets assistance from a mysterious stranger. In a heartwarming story of determination, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unexpected kindness of strangers, the possibility of a Christmas reunion brings a sense of hope with a message of love and support from friends and family that embodies the true spirit of Christmas. |
Sophia’s Magic Beans
Contemporary small town romance with a touch of magic. In a small New Jersey town, sometimes fairytales do come true. Calliope Novak’s candy store made it through the shutdowns, but she still struggles with everyday costs. She juggles chores, work, and making time for Sophia, her six-year-old. Personal life? Non-existent. Luke O’Brian confronts his boss and mentor after discovering his law firm’s involvement with a crooked politician and is reminded of the non-disclosure agreement he’d signed. He can’t break it without evidence—evidence that he can’t access after he’s escorted out of the building by security. Devastated, he reluctantly returns to his hometown to regroup. Lake Unami in Northern New Jersey is a magical place. Rainbows and unexplained coincidences seem more normal than not. Guardian angels, bookstore owners, and an endearing cast of characters all come together to bring happiness and love to Calliope, Sophia, and Luke. Red Gate Farm
A heartwarming tale of second chances and the healing power of coming home. A spirited rancher and a country boy returning home find themselves tangled in horses, government notices, and a little lakeside magic—where second chances bloom and love trots in on four hooves. Nestled in the countryside on the outskirts of Lake Unami, Little Flower Ranch is more than just a patch of land—it’s Addie Martin’s whole world. Her dogs, goats, and horses, both rescued and boarded, know her better than most people do. A life built with grit and rooted in compassion. Until Addie’s peaceful life is thrown into turmoil by a man from her past, with a government notice that threatens to take it all away. Henry Price never planned to come back to Red Gate Farm, but after losing his job and his sense of purpose, the old homestead near Lake Unami calls him back to the place where he grew up surrounded by love and family. But the simpler life may not be so simple when your family introduces you to a woman who has troubles of her own. Lake Unami has its own quiet magic, the kind that works through neighbors, animals, and special guardians. As Addie and Henry navigate old wounds and new beginnings, they’ll discover that sometimes the smallest towns hold the biggest miracles… especially when it comes to matters of the heart. A Lake Unami Story. |
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Honky~Tonk House
The third book of the IMPACT series.
He's a honky‑tonk owner with a past he can’t outrun. She's a firefighter who refuses to back down.
After a gunshot nearly ends former police officer Nick Bianchi’s life, he trades the badge for a second chance. Honky~Tonk House is the dance club that has fulfilled a dream and become a refuge, but trouble follows him like smoke. Violent gang members he’s put away hold grudges and circle like crows, and a firebomb nearly destroys the fragile peace he’s built.
Firefighter Lieutenant Kateri Swiftwater has fought her way up the ranks to lead a team with grit and heart, earning respect along the way. On her time off, she plays a mean fiddle and sings with a voice as warm and fulfilling as biscuits and gravy. Filling in for a friend's band at Honky~Tonk House, she meets a man with T-R-O-U-B-L-E written all over him. Though something about him pulls at her in ways she didn’t expect.
Threats escalate, and gang tensions burn, as their lives become dangerously intertwined. She’s trained to run into burning buildings. He’s spent years trying to escape the flames of his past. Together, they might just find the courage to face what’s coming—if the firestorm doesn’t consume them first.
There’s a spark between the two that could save them—or burn everything to the ground.
Rock House Grill Impact Book One
One man's choices. One woman's IMPACT.
Aden House is a man who never learned slow down. He has built a career on intensity—restaurateur, celebrity chef, rising TV star. He and his sports car live the rock-and-roll life. The future is his to take. Until one devastating night. shatters not only his legs, but everything he’s worked for, leaving him physically broken and emotionally adrift. His only tether to his new reality after the chaos is the calm, steady voice of the woman who saved him.
Shay McDowell knows what it means to start over. Piecing together her life after a disastrous marriage and divorce, she’s balancing her job as a restaurant hostess with volunteer EMT shifts. Dreams of becoming a chef still simmer on the back burner. When a wreck on the highway leads her to Rock House Grill and the man she pulled from a smoldering car.
Can two damaged souls navigate rising threats, buried fears, and a connection neither saw coming? Love may be the one ingredient strong enough to help them survive…but only if they’re willing to risk everything for it.
Lives collide, and hearts are put to the ultimate test, and who is trying to sabotage their lives?
*The rights to this book have been returned to the author.
One man's choices. One woman's IMPACT.
Aden House is a man who never learned slow down. He has built a career on intensity—restaurateur, celebrity chef, rising TV star. He and his sports car live the rock-and-roll life. The future is his to take. Until one devastating night. shatters not only his legs, but everything he’s worked for, leaving him physically broken and emotionally adrift. His only tether to his new reality after the chaos is the calm, steady voice of the woman who saved him.
Shay McDowell knows what it means to start over. Piecing together her life after a disastrous marriage and divorce, she’s balancing her job as a restaurant hostess with volunteer EMT shifts. Dreams of becoming a chef still simmer on the back burner. When a wreck on the highway leads her to Rock House Grill and the man she pulled from a smoldering car.
Can two damaged souls navigate rising threats, buried fears, and a connection neither saw coming? Love may be the one ingredient strong enough to help them survive…but only if they’re willing to risk everything for it.
Lives collide, and hearts are put to the ultimate test, and who is trying to sabotage their lives?
*The rights to this book have been returned to the author.
Jazz House
Romantic First Responder Suspense.
One woman's choices. One man's impact.
Jordan Vasilakis is on the run, living under an assumed name. After a disastrous marriage to a notorious Greek business tycoon, she flees to the States and starts rebuilding her life. But her ruthless husband is determined to destroy her…once he finds her.
Michael Machau is drawn to the new singer at Jazz House restaurant, but the guarded woman is harboring dangerous secrets. The dedicated police officer may have to risk more than just his heart to forge a connection with the woman he knows as Madeline Cielo, especially when he discovers she’s living a lie.
Worlds collide. Lies entangle. Survival, much less love, is in question. They must quickly distinguish friends from enemies or risk losing everything—including a future together.
Romantic First Responder Suspense.
One woman's choices. One man's impact.
Jordan Vasilakis is on the run, living under an assumed name. After a disastrous marriage to a notorious Greek business tycoon, she flees to the States and starts rebuilding her life. But her ruthless husband is determined to destroy her…once he finds her.
Michael Machau is drawn to the new singer at Jazz House restaurant, but the guarded woman is harboring dangerous secrets. The dedicated police officer may have to risk more than just his heart to forge a connection with the woman he knows as Madeline Cielo, especially when he discovers she’s living a lie.
Worlds collide. Lies entangle. Survival, much less love, is in question. They must quickly distinguish friends from enemies or risk losing everything—including a future together.
911 What's Your Emergency
If you ever wondered about the life of a First Responder, D. V. Stone pulls back the curtain. Two short stories follow the life of Shay McDowell
Story One: Making a Difference
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, EMT Shea McDowell faces a long night. One emergency follows another until she and her partner, Joanna, can finally call it quits. Yet, the sense of accomplishment from a job well done always triumphs over exhaustion.
Story Two: A Very Special Valentine
After a bitter divorce, Shay wonders if she will ever grow old with someone. So climb aboard for some romance.
These short stories are a part of the Impact Series, which includes Rock House Grill and Jazz House, a contemporary romantic suspense series. The original story appeared in Australia Burns but has been edited.
If you ever wondered about the life of a First Responder, D. V. Stone pulls back the curtain. Two short stories follow the life of Shay McDowell
Story One: Making a Difference
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, EMT Shea McDowell faces a long night. One emergency follows another until she and her partner, Joanna, can finally call it quits. Yet, the sense of accomplishment from a job well done always triumphs over exhaustion.
Story Two: A Very Special Valentine
After a bitter divorce, Shay wonders if she will ever grow old with someone. So climb aboard for some romance.
These short stories are a part of the Impact Series, which includes Rock House Grill and Jazz House, a contemporary romantic suspense series. The original story appeared in Australia Burns but has been edited.
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Post WWII paranormal action-adventure with romance.
Part of the Mortar & Pestle Series of standalone books by various authors |
A wisp of smoke, a swirl of promise, a breath of destiny…a message within the Mortar & Pestle for those who want to believe.
Throughout time people have sought their heart’s desire. But true love is often elusive. Carved with ancient Norse runes, the Mortar & Pestle shows paths to happily-ever-afters. Once you capture the Mortar & Pestle’s scent of magic, you’ll want to read all seven individual romances. Check out the entire Mortar & Pestle Series. www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS42PKHZ |
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Sea Hunter
On the turbulent high seas, an archeologist must protect a historic shipwreck from treasure hunters—not fall for one.
Zahra Corbyn, a college professor and underwater archaeologist, has sworn to protect the past from looters and fortune-seekers. When information regarding the legendary shipwreck Sea Wraith surfaces and the shipwreck becomes a target for treasure hunters, Zahra is determined to safeguard its secrets at any cost—even if it means working alongside the very man she can't stand.
Captain Jack Alexander spent years chasing the Sea Wraith. Driven by ambition and guilt, he has no plan of teaming up with the enigmatic Zahra until she shows him the pieces that complete his map.
Storms rage above, and danger lurks below, while Zahra and Jack are drawn together by more than the hunt. Ancient magic tied to a mysterious Mortar & Pestle rocks their boat, testing resolve and hearts. Betrayal is closing in, and the Wraith has its own deadly secrets. Together, they must decide what matters more: treasure, history, or the love neither expected to find.
If you like Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, you’ll love Zahra Corbyn and Jack Alexander.
On the turbulent high seas, an archeologist must protect a historic shipwreck from treasure hunters—not fall for one.
Zahra Corbyn, a college professor and underwater archaeologist, has sworn to protect the past from looters and fortune-seekers. When information regarding the legendary shipwreck Sea Wraith surfaces and the shipwreck becomes a target for treasure hunters, Zahra is determined to safeguard its secrets at any cost—even if it means working alongside the very man she can't stand.
Captain Jack Alexander spent years chasing the Sea Wraith. Driven by ambition and guilt, he has no plan of teaming up with the enigmatic Zahra until she shows him the pieces that complete his map.
Storms rage above, and danger lurks below, while Zahra and Jack are drawn together by more than the hunt. Ancient magic tied to a mysterious Mortar & Pestle rocks their boat, testing resolve and hearts. Betrayal is closing in, and the Wraith has its own deadly secrets. Together, they must decide what matters more: treasure, history, or the love neither expected to find.
If you like Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, you’ll love Zahra Corbyn and Jack Alexander.
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Felice, Shield-Mates of Dar Book One
Enter a fantasy world of exhilarating adventure, political intrigue, and fiery romance. Felice of Dar, a warrior and panther-shifter, is resilient, fighting for family and kingdom. She refuses to surrender to anyone or anything, but when a diplomatic mission to the human realm goes astray, she’s wounded and struggling for control. Ayer is a man who thinks he is a charming prince. However, behind his back, people call him Prince Arrogant. When he meets Felice, Ayer resorts to deception about his true identity, setting off a chain of lies and mistrust. As he gets to know Felice, he desperately wants her respect and realizes he needs to earn it. Sparks fly, and passions ignite. Will Ayer be able to get Felice to trust him again, or will his arrogance continue to get in the way? War is looming. Can the pair put their differences aside to save their people and, in turn, find love epic enough to heal broken hearts? Find out in this gripping tale of love, trust, and redemption. |
Kisa, Shield-Mates of Dar Book Two
In a war between humans and shifters, sparks and fur fly...Until scales appear. Princess Kisa, the middle daughter in the shifter nation of Dar, is often overlooked and underestimated. Always the devoted caregiver of family and country, she's come to terms with her future as a Shield-Mate in a political marriage. Many, including Kisa, are surprised when her father names her as heir to his throne. Kalman, once a privileged son of the former protectorate Sorota, is an outcast and man without a future. The people of Ruinae consider him a weak, self-indulgent man. Only his trusted servant knows the heart of the soldier beneath the veneer. Forces are gathering against the two countries, and now dragons, long banished to the outland, have returned. Kisa and Kalman are charged by King Dar to find out how entrenched the dragons are with the enemy. Since a long-ago meeting, Kalman never forgot the spitfire Lynx-shifter. He's no longer the boy she'd met, but a man. One determined to have her despite their differences. But Kisa can't fall in love with the enemy. Can she? Would her people accept not only the son of Sorota but one whose family seeks retribution? |
The Mystery At Branch Lake ~ Book One
Mid-grade paranormal mystery.
Agent Sam Carter of G.A.S.P., or the Government Anti-Spector Program, is called away from vacation to the small Community of Branch Lake. Someone, or something, is breaking into the summer cabins, and indications are it may not be humans. Join Agent Carter, Sheriff Holly Stone, and Uncle Martin in the sometimes crazy adventure in the mystery of Branch Lake.
The Mystery at High Pointe Tower ~ Book Two
Mid-grade paranormal mystery.
Join the gang in the second Agent Sam Carter series. Sam's camping vacation is canceled. Strange happenings at the High Pointe Tower are going to take all his wits and skill to save the world from its latest threat. The convergence of the Dragon Aurora and volcanic eruption tears a hole between the dimensions, trapping a paranormal creature on earthside. But as usual, nothing is as it first appears.Agent Sam Carter of G.A.S.P., or the Government Anti-Spector Program, is called away from vacation to the small Community of Branch Lake. Someone, or something, is breaking into the summer cabins, and indications are it may not be humans. Join Agent Carter, Sheriff Holly Stone, and Uncle Martin in the sometimes crazy adventure in the mystery of Branch Lake.
The Mystery at Starling Mine: An Agent Sam Carter Mystery
Tunnel deep into the third installment of the Agent Sam Carter series and be enveloped in a tale of spectral intrigue.
When an amateur ghost hunter is confronted with the apparition of a legendary ghost, Agent Carter’s job is to unravel the mystery of its sudden appearance. The stakes are high as the exposure of the paranormal world looms over them.
Inconsistencies arise, leaving Sam to ponder who or what is behind these supernatural events. Together with the team from G.A.S.P., they venture into the shadowy depths of a New Jersey mine, seeking answers to a haunting that may be more than mere folklore.
The team’s resolve is tested, and secrets challenge their understanding of the paranormal.
Join them as they navigate the unknown, where every turn could lead to startling revelations or dangerous encounters in the dark.
Mid-grade paranormal mystery.
Agent Sam Carter of G.A.S.P., or the Government Anti-Spector Program, is called away from vacation to the small Community of Branch Lake. Someone, or something, is breaking into the summer cabins, and indications are it may not be humans. Join Agent Carter, Sheriff Holly Stone, and Uncle Martin in the sometimes crazy adventure in the mystery of Branch Lake.
The Mystery at High Pointe Tower ~ Book Two
Mid-grade paranormal mystery.
Join the gang in the second Agent Sam Carter series. Sam's camping vacation is canceled. Strange happenings at the High Pointe Tower are going to take all his wits and skill to save the world from its latest threat. The convergence of the Dragon Aurora and volcanic eruption tears a hole between the dimensions, trapping a paranormal creature on earthside. But as usual, nothing is as it first appears.Agent Sam Carter of G.A.S.P., or the Government Anti-Spector Program, is called away from vacation to the small Community of Branch Lake. Someone, or something, is breaking into the summer cabins, and indications are it may not be humans. Join Agent Carter, Sheriff Holly Stone, and Uncle Martin in the sometimes crazy adventure in the mystery of Branch Lake.
The Mystery at Starling Mine: An Agent Sam Carter Mystery
Tunnel deep into the third installment of the Agent Sam Carter series and be enveloped in a tale of spectral intrigue.
When an amateur ghost hunter is confronted with the apparition of a legendary ghost, Agent Carter’s job is to unravel the mystery of its sudden appearance. The stakes are high as the exposure of the paranormal world looms over them.
Inconsistencies arise, leaving Sam to ponder who or what is behind these supernatural events. Together with the team from G.A.S.P., they venture into the shadowy depths of a New Jersey mine, seeking answers to a haunting that may be more than mere folklore.
The team’s resolve is tested, and secrets challenge their understanding of the paranormal.
Join them as they navigate the unknown, where every turn could lead to startling revelations or dangerous encounters in the dark.