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August 28, 2024

Failsafe

 The world runs on code, but not all code is safe.

Failsafe

by Jeff Sylvester

Genre: Science Fiction Action Thriller

The world runs on code, and not all code is safe. This is why Anna Flynn
has a job.

Matter Manipulation Devices
alter the physical world, turning dreams into reality. But some
dreams are treacherous, and the streets are filled with mods that
manipulate matter in illegal and dangerous ways.

As a seasoned MMD agent, Anna
fights back against the criminals who misuse these devices and
traffic in illegal mods. When she intervenes in a plot to assassinate
one of the world’s most respected political leaders, her methods draw
the ire of her superiors, and she finds herself under investigation
from her own agency.

Increasingly isolated and unsure whom she can trust, Anna works to unravel a conspiracy that
would unleash the worst potential of matter manipulation technology
on the world.

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 Jeff Sylvester has been a professional software developer most of his
life, but also enjoys writing and creating music. He and his family
live in Suwanee, GA.

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Published on August 28, 2024 17:03

August 27, 2024

Table For Two

 In Eliot Parker’s engrossing Table for Two, human connection
anchors the core. Through a collection of modern short stories,
Parker deftly explores the nature of relationships: temporal and
abiding.

Table For Two

A Collection of Short Stories

by Eliot Parker

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Short Stories

Conversation is more than just words being spoken, interpreted, and acted upon by
others. Conversation is also the ultimate human interest activity,
bringing people into direct contact with people in all of their
complexity and vulnerability. The main characters in Parker’s ten
multi-genre stories set in the heart of Appalachia want to be heard;
to have others listen to them-really listen-and understand their
needs and concerns.

 The characters in these stories do not always get listened to, and many of them find that the
need for attention comes from aggression. A woman confronts her
father about his dementia. Two fathers whose guilt and shame over the
disappearances of their sons hide more sinister motives. A young boy
frustrated with a ring appraisal learns a lesson about how people and
things can be valued equally. Each of the characters in the
collection is faced with a balance of talking and listening with a
need for action, which often leads to manipulation and coercion.

The characters in these stories want to be heard; to have others listen to them-really listen-and
understand their needs and concerns. However, when they do not get
listened to, there is often an attempted persuasion by aggression.
One character often finds himself/herself faced with another
character who believes that conversation has no place in their lives.

The belief of the antagonists in these stories is that- who needs to talk when there is action that
needs to be done? The antagonists believe that there is no need for
conversation when the protagonist can be manipulated, coerced, or
discredited by actions. Each story is a thrilling adventure with
unexpected turns. Parker’s honest and provocative prose will
captivate readers with its urgency.

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Eliot Parker is the author of the thriller novel A FINAL CALL, which was
named a “Best Indie Book to Discover in 2022” by Kirkus
Magazine and was a finalist in thriller novel from the London Book
Festival. His short story collection SNAPSHOTS, won the 2020 PenCraft
Literary Award and the 2021 Feathered Quill Book Award for Short
Story Anthology. His thriller novel, A KNIFE’S EDGE, was an Amazon #1
bestseller. Eliot has received the West Virginia Literary Merit Award
for his works and has also been a finalist for the Southern Book
Prize in Thriller Writing in 2016 for his novel FRAGILE BRILLIANCE.

He hosts the podcast program, “Now Appalachia” on the Authors on the Air Global Radio
Network, which profiles authors, editors, and publishers in the
Appalachian region. He also hosts a Youtube/Booktube program called
“Page Break,” featuring book reviews, interviews with
authors, and news about the publishing industry.

A graduate of the Bluegrass Writers Studio at Eastern Kentucky University with his M.F.A. in
Creative Writing and a graduate of Murray State University with his
Doctorate in English, Eliot teaches writing that the University of
Mississippi. For more information, visit his website
http://www.eliotparker.com

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Published on August 27, 2024 19:31

THE HUSBAND CHAIR

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THE HUSBAND CHAIR
Nick Bannister

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GENRE: Humorous Fiction

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Our hero: Bone tired. Lost. Desolate. A man pushed to the outer limits of his very being. His struggle: Satisfy the need to rest whilst still supporting his beloved in her hour of need.

While his wife negotiates a seemingly endless list of fashion stores in her quest for perfection, her loving husband must stave off the weariness that visits each partner in a shopping spree with their significant other.

Fighting hunger, rising frustration and the mental fatigue associated with tracking credit card usage, will he ever find peace? And honestly, can he just go and sit down for a minute…

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Awake! Sun is shining, it’s Saturday morning.
I sit up in bed with some stretching and yawning.
My beautiful wife, the love of my life,
Looks terribly grim and it signals a warning…

I ask her, “My darling, what troubles you so?”
She goes on to tell me her tale of woe.
“I’ve booked a girls’ dinner but I’ve nothing to wear!”
And now I must prepare for what she will declare.

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Nick Bannister: Nick & Terry are long-time friends & first-time author/illustrators. Each has their own vast experience with husband chairs, as both are happily married.

Both reside in Brisbane, Australia.

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August 26, 2024

The White Wolf Saga

 Maya’s tale is not one for the faint of heart.

The Forgotten

The White Wolf Saga Book 1

by Christine Barker

Genre: Epic Paranormal Fantasy Romance

 Maya’s tale is not one for the faint of heart. Her people are ripped
from their homes on their island and thus become refugees on their
land. This tale talks about the brutal truths about being a prisoner
of war. This tale has helped those who have difficulties facing their
trauma and can slowly start their healing process due to the
monstrosities Maya has gone through at the hands of a madman,
Jericho.

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The Awakening

The White Wolf Saga Book 2

Maya’s tale is not one for the faint of heart. This is the second book in
the series, showing how she has changed from the battered person she
needed to be to stay alive and into a warrior for her people. She
travels across the island in search of her people in the refugee camp
and, along the way, discovers her soul mate, who helps her with her
PTSS episodes. She has more to face before the Humans are rid of
Nagule Island.

Kings, Queens, & Kingdoms, the Nagule Wolves led a prosperous life until one unfateful day, it
all came crashing down, leaving the human wolf-shifters on the brink
of extinction. Nagules are at war with Hunters, humans who want total
domination of their kind.

A looming threat of Hunters awaits them, and it is up to one queen to fight and lead her people
to survival.

Book One of The White Wolf Saga: The Forgotten begins the fantastical epic of love, war,
betrayal, and survival.

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The Retaliation

The White Wolf Saga Book 3

 Maya’s back with her final adventure. Rouge refugees have entered the
fortified Fortress and have brought havoc and chaos to the growing
population. Maya must do whatever is necessary to protect herself and
her people from extinction, even if that means accepting Niju’s help
and possibly causing harm to her future lineage.

Meanwhile, the Hunters are plotting against the Nagules and will do anything to ensure they wipe
out the Nagule population.

This is the final tale upon Maya’s island in the White Wolf Saga. There are trials and desparate
moves needed to keep their people alive. Does Maya have what it takes
to keep her reign alive?

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 Christine Barker is a Christian, full time mom, a medical prior
authorization specialist, and best friend of a fully supportive
husband. Currently living in rural Ohio, her husband and two children
help assist in taking care of the animals on their small farm. With
her love of the outdoors, she always tries to find new ways to engage
her children in playing in the dirt and making memories.

She grew up being told to pursue a career towards cooking, but ventured
towards the love of reading anywhere she was able. During the
elementary years, there was a section carved out for creative
writing, and it was her favorite part of the day. A blank slate was
carved each day for her imagination to grow in unexpected ways. When
not writing, her favorite pastime is watching her children become
more independent and learning new skills.

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SCALES AND STINGERS

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SCALES AND STINGERS
K.M. Warfield

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GENRE: Fantasy

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Thia Bransdottir is shunned for being half Fallen, a race feared by many. She tries to disguise her lineage, but her lilac eyes make it impossible. When her Father is killed, she is taken to the cloister to be a servant of her faith. Jinaari Althir is sworn to protect Thia from the disgraced half of her heritage. Under his holy vows, he must keep others from killing her for their prejudice and using her for her power. He must succeed, there is no room for failure. Trust for someone like Thia is difficult.

Jinaari may say he is there to protect her, but can he truly do his best when he knows she is of the Fallen? Will Thia stay safe in order to fulfill her purpose or is she fated to die for her origins?

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Thia let out a scream as an arm circled her waist, lifting her off the ground momentarily. Her hood fell back, her pale blonde hair blowing in the stiff wind. “Consorting with the Fallen now, Althir? I didn’t think you were this kind of ‘honorable’.” A male voice sounded in her ear.

She twisted her body, struggling to free herself. Whoever held her tightened his grip, forcing her closer to him.

“Let her go, Alesso. This is bigger than any grudge you have. The Gods are involved.” Thia snapped her head up at Jinaari’s voice. His sword was out, his eyes looking at her captor.

Thia’s heart hammered in her chest as fear set in. “Where were the Gods when my family was taken, Althir? Maybe this witch knows how to find them. I won’t know until I ask.” Alesso’s body shifted as he changed his stance.

“She’s part of my task, Alesso. You were there when it was given to me. Put revenge aside long enough to obey Garret’s will.”

What did Father Phillip teach me? After one of the acolytes tried to grab me that first week after Papa died? Pushing down her fear, Thia slammed her foot onto Alesso’s. He screamed in surprise; his arm relaxing. Breaking free, she ran toward the captain. The captain gestured toward her as the sound of swords meeting rang out. She stopped as she got to him, turning to see Jinaari and Alesso fighting.

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Born in the late 1960’s, K. M. has lived most of her live in the Pacific NW. While she’s always been creative, she didn’t turn towards writing until 2008. Writing under the pen name of KateMarie Collins, she released several titles. In 2019, the decision was made to forge a new path with her books. The Heroes of Avoch series, along with a new pen name, is the end result.

When she’s not writing, she loves playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends, watching movies, and cuddling up with her cat. K. M. resides with her family in what she likes to refer to as ‘Seattle Suburbia’.

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Q & A With … K. M. Warfield

Tell us about you as a person.

Oh, that’s a tricky one! I’m fluent in sarcasm, adore cats (currently owned by a tortie who’s about to remind me it’s bedtime), have been married for going on 29 years, 2 kids that decided to grow up and graduate college on me.

I play D&D every other week. I make a mean roasted lemon chicken and a French Silk chocolate pie that’s to die for.

And I’ve been dealing with what I call the trifecta – anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I’ve made progress, and that’s a good thing.

If you could hang out with one famous person for one day, who would it be and why?

Probably Mark Hamill. I was 7 when the first Star Wars movie came out. His portrayal of Luke Skywalker woke something up in me. It showed me that I didn’t have to be special in some way. I simply had to be willing to do what needed to be done. I’d probably be an absolute mess of a fan girl, babbling and stammering, but being able to even have a five-minute conversation would be incredible. I just want to be able to shake his hand and say thank you.

What’s the story behind your latest book?

So, I’m a D&D nerd. Always have been. For over a decade, I’ve been playing with some of the same people. They’ll come and go, depending on things like work schedules, etc, but they’ve become family. We did a 3 ½ year campaign where everything just clicked. It was one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. The campaign was nearing the end when COVID hit and we went to a virtual game instead of in person. I didn’t take the isolation well at all. They were checking on me. Would leave coffee on the porch. They helped me get through it. I wanted to honor that, show the world that friends can be family in a way as important if not more than blood relations. I also really liked playing Thia and wasn’t ready to let her go. So, I started writing a book based somewhat on the game. It was my thank you to them for being there when I needed them the most.

What advice do you have for other writers who want to get the word out about their latest book?

Find the way you’re comfortable promoting and run with it vs. trying to do it all. I’m much better in person than I am online, and my publisher knows this. I don’t do a lot of online promoting, but rather focus on getting into bookstores and doing signings, etc.

The thing is, you have to connect with readers. Give them something that makes them want to pick up your book and read the blurb. Screaming ‘buy my book’ all day on social media won’t do that.

List 5 things on your bucket list.

Go back to Scotland (went in 2018 and would love to go back)Be the writing guest of honor at a big con.Be in an airport or restaurant/coffee shop and see someone I don’t know reading one my books.Meet the band SYR (Celtic folk rock) and have them write a song that fits in with the series.Get the magical unicorn that Amazon is supposed to send out to authors when they hit 50 or more reviews.

Any final thoughts?

A not so secret behind the series title, ‘Heroes of Avoch’!
When I was in Inverness, I went out and saw the dolphins in Moray Firth. The town I caught the boat at was called Avoch. The people were amazing, and the village felt so right… when I was writing and needed a name for the world, it didn’t take much to decide.

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Published on August 26, 2024 17:59

The Decision

 A Berlin policeman makes a potentially life-or-death decision.

Why?

What made the difference?

The Decision

A Novel of Germany

by Karen A. Wyle

Genre: Historical WWII Fiction

A Life of Contradictions, and A Moment of Truth

It is autumn of 1938, in Hitler’s Germany, in the capital city of
Berlin, perhaps a month before the devastating anti-Jewish violence
of Kristallnacht. Three Jewish boys have received new bicycles —
because their family has, with difficulty, arranged to leave Germany,
and they will not be allowed to take much cash with them. Two of the
boys are experienced bicyclists, but the youngest is less so. On a
downtown street, the latter’s lack of skill causes an accident. And
the traffic policeman on the scene wears, just visible under his
uniform, the brown shirt of a member of Hitler’s storm
troopers.

What did the policeman do? The answer is known,
because the preceding paragraph describes an actual event. But why
did the policeman make the choice he did? What life did he live that
led him to make it? And what happened to him, while the boys and
their family escaped, lived, and thrived? This novel imagines
possible answers to these questions. In doing so, it takes the reader
into the heart of the experience of wartime, and the repercussions of
such conflict for years thereafter.

“The Decision both stands out from the crowd as an important
examination of how attitudes are changed and friendships buffeted by
clashing ideologies, and lends [itself] to classroom or reading group
discussion about all kinds of subplots intrinsic to a complete
understanding of the Jewish and German experience.” Midwest
Book Review

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Karen A. Wyle was born a Connecticut Yankee, but eventually settled in
Bloomington, Indiana. She now considers herself a Hoosier. She is an
appellate attorney, photographer, and mother of two.

Wyle’s thoughtful and compassionate fiction includes SF, historical romance, historical fiction and fantasy.
She has also collaborated with several wonderful illustrators to
produce picture books. Relying on her legal background, she has
written one nonfiction resource, explaining American law to authors,
law students, and anyone else interested in better understanding the
legal landscape. Wyle’s voice is the product of a lifetime spent
reading both literary and genre fiction. Her personal history has led
her to focus on often-intertwined themes of family, communication,
the impossibility of controlling events, and the persistence of
unfinished business.

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August 25, 2024

A Safe Place

 Can Maddi keep Kat safe and protect her own heart?

A Safe Place

Philly Heat Series #6

by Becky Flade

Genre: Romantic Suspense

15-year-old runaway Kat Anderson witnesses a gruesome murder. Social worker Maddi
O’Hara is called in to provide emergency housing for the flight
risk teen.

While Maddi works to reunite
Kat and her brother, Nathaniel, it becomes clear the man the police
are looking for is hunting Kat. As the danger escalates, Nate finds
himself falling in love with the woman protecting his little sister.

Tragedy and betrayal are everywhere. Does Maddi have the courage to accept the chance at the
family she’s being offered? Or will a murderer make the decision
for her?

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 When I was little, I thought everyone had stories in their head. When I
found out only special people had stories to tell, I wanted to be one
of the magical ones who shared their stories with the world. I wrote
my first book in kindergarten with the help of my teacher, Mrs.
Daniels. My mom – my biggest fan and most ardent supporter – has
that little crayon-drawn book tucked into the pages of her family
bible. It took almost thirty years to get from there to published but
here I am, making my own dreams come true, one happily ever after at
a time.

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August 22, 2024

Mistress of the Second Circle

Sirens and Succubi and Cops…oh my.

Mistress of the Second Circle

Cursed Sands Book 1

by B.C. James

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller

Sirens and Succubi and Cops…oh my.

A Tinder date goes disastrously wrong, ending with a middle-aged man
gruesomely murdered and mysteriously mummified in a seedy motel. This
baffling case lands in the lap of Detective Kace McCrae, unaware that
this crime is just the opening salvo in a demonic civil war.

Satan has vanished, leaving his throne empty and the demonic factions on
the brink of war for control of Hell. The key to victory? An ancient
ring that grants its bearer dominion over demons, now in the
possession of former Marine and Las Vegas Police detective Kace
McCrae.

As the battle for Hell’s crown intensifies, Kace finds himself at the
heart of a supernatural conflict he never asked for. With the fate of
the underworld hanging in the balance, he must navigate treacherous
alliances and fend off relentless adversaries.

Mistress of the Second Circle is the thrilling follow-up to Cursed
Sands,
continuing the saga of Detective Kace McCrae and his
near-accidental war with the demonic realm. Brace yourself for a ride
through the depths of darkness where every choice could mean life or
eternal damnation.

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Brian James grew up just out of bullet range of Detroit. He was raised on
the work of Douglas Adams and Snorri Sturluson. Eventually he went on
to college where he majored in history. A degree which now hangs in
his bathroom. While he never realized his dream to become a heavier
version of Indiana Jones, he did wind up writing for a number of
magazines, newspapers, websites, and Fortune 500 companies. When not
writing Brian enjoys autumn sunsets, long walks on the beach, the
eventual conquest of Ohio by the Kalamazoo Jaycees, and wearing a top
hat while playing old school Guitar Hero!

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August 21, 2024

In His Keeping Trilogy

 If you liked Fifty Shades of Grey, you’ll love this new series!

Taken

In His Keeping Book 1

by Mia Frances

Genre: Dark Romantic Mystery Thriller

 If you liked Fifty Shades of Grey, you’ll love this new series!

Out of work
and on the verge of being homeless, Sylvie Jenkins is desperate. Her
desperation leads her to take a job with a reclusive writer living in
the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. She’s never heard of
Connor Hudson, but the man is offering her room, board, and an
extremely generous salary. How bad could he be? Sylvie is shocked to
learn that she might not know who Connor Hudson is, but millions of
readers do, scarfing up the books he writes under various pseudonyms.
And Connor’s not just a bestselling author. He’s a billionaire
entrepreneur whose publishing and media empires span the globe.

Her new employer is a drop-dead gorgeous hunk, but he’s also surly,
dominating, and demanding. He’s accustomed to being obeyed and
kowtowed to, but he soon discovers that his feisty new assistant
refuses to do either. Sylvie thinks he’s an arrogant, condescending
jackass! Connor is shocked that this little imp isn’t cowed by his
wealth, power, and position. That fascinates him. The Dom in him is
determined to have her…and her obedience and submission as well.
Naive and nerdy, Sylvie mistakes sex for love. But Connor can’t love
her. He’s keeping secrets: dark and dangerous secrets. He says he’s
incapable of love. But as the body count begins to rise, you can’t
help but wonder…is he capable of murder?

IN HIS KEEPING Book #1 TAKEN is a steamy romance murder mystery thriller with a
cliff-hanger ending. The story continues in Book #2 BANISHED and
concludes in Book #3 CLAIMED.

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Banished

In His Keeping Book 2

 Exiled to a luxurious penthouse fortress on Park Ave. and trailed by
security teams wherever she goes, Sylvie Jenkins feels like a virtual
prisoner.

She made the
mistake of falling in love with her boss, reclusive bestselling
author and billionaire entrepreneur, Connor Hudson. He’s a strict,
demanding Dom, who imposes rules and metes out punishment. He wants
her total submission, but she’s not inclined to give it. They’d
been living together in his rustic mountain mansion until the day
police arrived and informed Connor he was the prime suspect in a
series of grisly murders. People who loved him had a habit of turning
up dead!

Without a word
of explanation, Connor sends Sylvie away, refusing to take her calls
or answer texts or emails. He tries to stay away from Sylvie, but he
can’t. They continue to see each other in secret. Their meetings
are filled with painful discipline, followed by the most exquisite
pleasure.

Sylvie becomes jealous when Connor squires other women to society events. He tells
her it’s to throw the “real” killer off the track. But
Sylvie has her doubts.

Realizing she knows almost nothing about Connor’s background, she decides to
search the apartment for clues to his past. She discovers the door to
a secret room. What she finds there frightens her. Sylvie had always
known Connor had a dark, almost sinister side, but she hadn’t
thought him dangerous or cruel. Now she wondered. She kept telling
herself Connor wasn’t a murderer. But the question remained, if he
wasn’t…who was?

This is book #2 of the IN HIS KEEPING trilogy, a steamy romance murder mystery
thriller. It has a cliff-hanger ending. The story concludes in book
#3 IN HIS KEEPING: CLAIMED.

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In His Keeping Book 3

 Jealous and angry, her relationship with Connor in tatters, Sylvie
decides to escape her penthouse prison. She flees to an isolated
cottage in the Catskill Mountains where she hopes to lick her wounds
and mend her broken heart.

Sylvie has a new job
and a new life, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, far from
Connor Hudson’s rules and control. She may have escaped her lover,
but not the killer. He knows where she is…and he’s coming to claim
her!

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 Mia Frances is the pen name of author Mary Vigliante Szydlowski. As
Mia, she’s the author of the dark, gritty post-apocalyptic romance,
TRIBES; steamy romantic suspense novel, Little Girl Lost; and the
erotic romance, murder mystery series: IN HIS KEEPING: TAKEN, IN HIS
KEEPING: BANISHED, and IN HIS KEEPING: CLAIMED.

Her Science Fiction/Fantasy works
include novels: The Ark (Jarl Szydlow), The Colony (Mary Vigliante),
The Land (Mary Vigliante), Source of Evil (Mary Vigliante), and
novella, The Hand of My Enemy. She’s also the author of horror novel,
Worship the Night; and Dark Realm, the tale of a dystopian world
ruled by Satan. In addition, she’s the author of mainstream novel
Silent Song.

She’s also published 11 children’s book: There’s A Mouse In The
House,  Are We There Yet?, Little Sowbug & the Big Flood,
Ghoul School, Millie Muldoon & the Case of the Halloween
Haunting, Millie Muldoon & the Case of the Thanksgiving
Turkey-napper, Millie Muldoon & the Christmas Mystery, A Puddle
for Poo, Kia’s Manatee, The Duck in the Hole, and I Can’t Talk I’ve
Got Farbles In My Mouth.

Her short stories, articles, children’s stories, essays, and
poems have appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, and on the web.
She’s also a contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul
anthologies: The Dog Did What?, Volunteering and Giving Back, Merry
Christmas!, Mom Knows Best, and Life Lessons from the Dog.

She’s a member of the Authors’ Guild, SCBWI (Society of
Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators), SFWA (Science Fiction &
Fantasy Writers of America), and RWA (Romance Writers of America).

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Rescue the Night

 Touching Spencer—even for a millisecond—did things to my body.

Wild things I could barely control.

Rescue the Night

A Hartley’s Nest Romance Book 1

by Christine DePetrillo

Genre: Small-Town Contemporary Romance

Touching Spencer—even for a millisecond—did things to my body. Wild things I could barely
control.

I hate dentists. Except for Dr. Spencer Holland. It’s hard
to hate him when he smiles at me, and those adorable crinkles appear
at the corners of his big, brown eyes. I’m nervous as hell when
he’s aiming sharp dental tools at me, but I’m also imagining how
his lips would feel against mine. How his arms would feel wrapped
around me. How our bodies would fit together perfectly.

I can’t actually have this sexy dentist though because he’s my
brother’s best friend and totally off limits. Actually, Spencer is
friends with all of my brothers—all five of
them.

Oh, did I forget to mention I have five brothers?
Five brothers who circle like me like a pack of protective wolves.
Yeah, so anyway . . .

I’ve managed to hide my attraction
to Spencer for fourteen years ever since he came to my rescue on my
prom night. Lately ignoring my feelings for him, however, is a
full-time job. One I’m failing at. Epically.

And there
are these . . . moments when I almost believe
Spencer wants me too. But that couldn’t be.

Could it?

I’m tired of being underwhelmed by every
relationship I attempt with other guys. None of them measure up to
Spencer, and it’s time I did something to make him mine.

Just don’t tell my brothers.

Rescue the Night is a small-town, brother’s-best-friend, steamy, contemporary romance.

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 Christine DePetrillo can often be found hugging trees,
conversing with dragonflies, and walking barefoot through sun-warmed
soil. She finds joy in listening to the wind, bathing in moonlight,
and breathing in the fragrances of things that bloom. If she had her
way, the sky would be the only roof over her head.

Her love of nature seeps into every story she tells. As does her
obsession with bearded mountain men who build, often smell like
sawdust, and know how to cherish the women they love. Today she
writes tales meant to make you laugh, maybe make you sweat, and
definitely make you believe in the power of love.

She lives in Vermont with her husband and many woodland creatures who
defend her fiercely from all evils.

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