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I'm the Grasshopper

 When newspaper staff writer Stacy Estes trips over a man’s body in her grandmother’s yard, she goes from reporting the news to being the news. This is hard for the 48-year-old widow whose reactions to life are usually…Run. Hide.
Stacy fights to keep her secrets intact, including her physical disability, especially from the first love of her life, Kirk, who has moved back to the community. Lost treasure? Gold mining in Texas? Flying saucers on her grandmother’s hill? And what about the men who go into the Comanche Cliff store – and disappear? Mysteries entangle and endanger Stacy. When a local poacher is jailed for the murder of the man found in her grandmother’s yard, Stay’s life unravels.
Then her investigation into the murder victim on her grandmother’s property takes her to the strange world of boanthropy, where people believe they are cows. It sends her into a confrontation with satanic worshiper “Snake.” And she is slated for the next sacrifice. About Stephanie Parker McKean Stephanie Parker McKean Biography

I've survived mauling by an African lion.
I've survived being bitten by a water moccasin snake.
I've emerged victorious from having been sexually abused as a child. Fleeing that abuse, I lived under a bridge. Now instead of living under a bridge, I use them as titles for my Texas Miz Mike "Bridge" series, humorous mystery-romance-suspense novels.
I've learned that what doesn't make you bitter makes you better. You really can't make lemonade without lemons.
And thank God, I've made the transition from atheist to Christian. My two favorite Bible verses are: in everything give thanks; and all things work together to good for those who love the LORD.
I used to think that the worst day in my life was the day I lost my job; my mother died and I couldn't attend her funeral because my husband was sent home from the hospital to die; our sheepdog died, and my truck caught on fire in downtown San Antonio. Several years later, I learned what a really bad day is. My son, USMC Major Luke Parker died in a plane crash on November 17, 2013. It doesn't get worse than that. "Bridge Beyond Betrayal" is dedicated to Luke.
I'm now married to wonderful Alan McKean, author of historic time travel books. He retired as a Church of Scotland minister after 35 years in the pulpit and we moved to Dunoon, Scotland. But I bet you want to hear more about the lion.
First, I was born in Texas, which was at that time the biggest state in the U.S. I learned at an early age that everything in Texas is bigger and better. When Alaska became a state, I cried. But what about the lion?
Along with an innate pride for Texas, I was born with a love for animals. When I was five, my first pet was a grasshopper that I carried around on a silver spoon. When I accidentally dropped spoon and grasshopper down the radiator in an upstairs apartment building, I sobbed. My mother sobbed too. The spoon had been a wedding gift.
History repeated itself when my five-year-old son's pet grasshopper was consumed by a small spider. Luke sobbed inconsolably. That experience inspired me to write what is my newest book at the moment, "I'm the Grasshopper." But back to the lion.
My love for animals led to the snake bite. Because I was an unpopular child, I made pets out of snakes. Other girls were afraid of them. Riding a bicycle with a snake around my neck made boys notice me. (They thought I was crazy.) The day after I appeared on a local television show explaining how to tell a poisonous snake from a harmless snake, I was bitten by a cotton mouth. Now, finally--the lion!
Ebenezer arrived in the back of a station wagon to join our family's roadside zoo, a collection of animals that included opossums, raccoons, assorted harmless snakes, a fox, a large boa constrictor, monkeys, a skunk, and a jaguarundi. The 200-pound pet fit right in with our family, until he reached 400 pounds and became a lion.
Sadly, when I became mature enough to quit riding bicycles with snakes in my quixotic attempt to impress boys, I remained immature enough to use a gimmick like an African lion. I invited a fellow college student home to see Eb. Not realizing that Eb had transformed from pet to lion, I walked up to him. Eb grabbed me by the stomach, threw me to the ground, and mauled me. My terrified college friend jerked me out of the cage--which made Eb bite even harder because he was about to lose his toy. "I hope I did that right," Ed panted. "I've never had to rescue anyone from a lion before!" I never saw Ed again.
And now you know about the lion. And when you read the Texas Miz Mike Christian mystery-romance-suspense novels set in Three Prongs, Texas, where the misfits fit, you'll know more about Texas.
And hopefully, you'll learn how to make lemonade out of lemons. Because what doesn't make you bitter makes you better. With God's help, all you need to add is a little prayer, a little praise...a little sugar.LinksAmazon https://tinyurl.com/ybnof9na Twitter: @StephaniePMcKea

Forecast: Foggy with a Chance of Goodbye: Book 3 of the Forecast Series

 A fresh FORECAST is here!

It’s not the thought of selling his business that bothers Frank. At least, not anymore. Frank is scared and, for once, Maggie’s optimism isn’t contagious as they face the most serious challenge of their lives. He struggles to find his spiritual footing and isn’t sure if even God can stop the downward spiral.

Christina also struggles when she learns the news, while her husband, Harry, accepts the situation and isn’t afraid to say so. She tosses him disapproving glares as needed. No matter what, Harry can’t help loving his strong-willed, slightly irrational spouse.

Tina and her teenaged daughter, Holly, grow to love their life in the new apartment. Holly is happy at school and has made friends easily, oblivious to her mom’s new difficulties. Tina has committed what she thinks is an unforgivable sin and hasn’t a clue how to fix things. Maybe they can’t ever be fixed.

Loner Pete has some startling confessions of his own; one that brings joy to Frank and Maggie, but the other one sends everyone reeling.

Don’t miss a minute of this beloved contemporary series with a strong, Christian theme!

Forecast: Stormy with a Chance of Love (Book 1)
Forecast: Sunny with a Chance of Hope (Book 2)   About Dyanne Gordon Green Dyanne was born in San Francisco, raised in the Bay Area, and currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her forever husband and best friend, Robert. They met online in the pioneer days of the Internet and have been together twenty years. She has four children and four grandchildren scattered from coast-to-coast. When she isn't writing, Dyanne can be found quilting, gaming, or reading.

Dyanne welcomes emails from readers at DyanneGordonGreen@gmail.com Amazon https://tinyurl.com/y9qc9a5c  Twitter @thirdpewback

High School Boys (Plus: More His Kiss)

 This book includes the novel: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS (about Matt and Nicole). It also includes MORE HIS KISS (about Ally and Griffin).
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS:
Nicole and Matt have been best friends forever. Sure Nicole has always fantasized about being more than friends, but Matt goes through girlfriends like lightening. So, Nicole figures her heart is safer if they just stay buds. But then—gasp!—one night Matt kisses her. And it’s everything Nicole dreamed it would be—everything—hot, tender, perfect, everything … except now it seems their friendship is ruined. Nicole desperately wants things to go back to the way they were. But the kiss changed everything.

MORE HIS KISS
A romantic teen love story about a romantic teen couple--Ally and Griffin--and what happens when they first start dating. (Oh boy!!)
What has sweet Ally signed-up for dating the school bad-boy? A lot of romance and drama that she didn't see coming, that's what! But boy, his kiss makes it worth it!

Teen Romance
No Swearing
By Melanie Marks author of Fall For Me; and The Boyfriend Contract
Newest Books by Melanie Marks:
My Boyfriend, Justin
Ew, I Like You
Blackmailed Kisses About Melanie Marks NEWEST books: *My Boyfriend, Justin; *Friend Zone Massacre; *Ew, I Like You; *The Boyfriend Contract; (each a dollar!!)
**Update: All of Melanie Marks' books are available in the Unlimited program, or you can buy them the regular way.
Melanie's most popular books are: FALL FOR ME; and HIS KISS (right now they are only a dollar)
**Melanie's website is: byMelanieMarks.com (Check often. She is always writing new books)
FALL FOR ME series: Fall For Me; Fall Forever; Finn's Fall (and now also in the series is the standalone novel: LOUDER THAN WORDS)
HIS KISS series: *His Kiss *High School Boys *HER Kiss (Griffin) *Griffin *Griffin#2
*LOUDER THAN WORDS--(It's a standalone novel about Griffin's best friend from the hockey team, Mason Archer, and Mason's undying (secret) crush on the cheerleader, Summer Baker. A crush he's had since childhood.)
**"The Player (plus: Ally Has Amnesia)" That's the title. You have to type the whole thing in to find it. It has a standalone novel "The Player" plus a story with Griffin and Ally.
**Melanie's new book: RENTED REBOUND has a new story about Ally and Griffin in it.

NOTE: The book FINN'S FALL has Griffin and Ally in it as well (as a couple)--though it's Finn's story (from Fall For Me) ... also now there is a book about Ally and Griffin in Middle School called: "ALLY and GRIFFIN (Middle School)"

About the book: "HER KISS (Griffin)"--it's Griffin's story about Ally. Sort of his version of the book, His Kiss. (Also Melanie's books "GRIFFIN"; and "GRIFFIN #2" are available now as well.)
*New book--"Louder Than Words"--is a standalone novel about Mason and Summer and their life-long secret crush on each other. The book is kind of part of the Fall For Me series, because it's about Zoey's best friend, the cheerleader, Summer Baker. But it is also sort of the His Kiss series because it's also about Griffin's best friend from the hockey team, Mason Archer. (In any case, the book is a standalone and no other book needs to be read before it.)

About the book: "HIGH SCHOOL BOYS"--This standalone novel features childhood best friends Matt and Nicole in high school, and their first kiss (and fight); Plus the book includes the bonus story, "More of HIS KISSES," which continues with Griffin and Ally right after they start dating.)
*NOTE: The book FINN'S FALL is the novel that follows HIGH SCHOOL BOYS, with Matt and Nicole.

Books in Melanie's SLUMBER PARTY WARS series: Slumber Party Wars; Best Friend Wars; First Kiss Wars; Fake Boyfriend Wars; #Wars

Melanie Marks' newest series: "MATT and NICOLE (Middle School)"; "ALLY and GRIFFIN (Middle School)"; and "SUMMER and MASON (Middle School)"; NOTE: The book, "TRENT and MEGAN" also contains a story from this new series.

About Melanie's new book 'TRENT AND MEGAN'--No other book needs to be read before it. It's Trent's version of Melanie Marks' novel, THE DATING DEAL. The book also has the story "The Girl Next door" which is Luke's version of Melanie's book, HIS BEST FRIEND. The book also contains "Rune's Story" which is Rune's version of the novel, LITTLE DANCER. It also has a story about Ally&GRiffin and Matt&Nicole. No other book needs to be read before the book and right now it is only a dollar.)

*Melanie also has books under the name "M. Marks"--they're written with other author friends

MORE Melanie Marks books:
The Boyfriend Contract
My Boyfriend, Justin
Ew, I Like You
Friend Zone Massacre
First Love
Rented Rebound
The Forbidden Kiss
The Boy Next Door
Hockey Guy & Tutor Girl
When You Noticed Me
Jane's Air
Kissing The Bad Boy
Please Love Me Back
Smokin' Hot (Accidental) Kiss
Even When I Sleep
The Tough Boy's Tender Kiss
Heartbreaker Hanson
LOVE LIAM
KISSING KADE
Ex-Boyfriend
"The Player (plus: Ally Has Amnesia)"
DEAREST (HOT) ENEMY
The New Boy
Getting Lucky For Christmas
My Forbidden Heartthrob
My Brother's Best Friend
Beck Bait
My Stepbrother's Kiss
Trent and Megan
His Best Friend
Little Dancer
Matt and Nicole (Middle School)
Ally and Griffin (Middle School)
Summer and Mason (Middle School)
Griffin
Griffin #2
The Dating Deal
The Stranger Inside
Slumber Party Wars
Best Friend Wars
Fake Boyfriend Wars
True Love's (Hot) Kiss
His Kiss
HER Kiss (Griffin)
High School Boys
Fall For Me
Fall Forever (book #2 of Fall For Me series)
Finn's Fall (book #3 of the Fall For Me Series)
***NEW!! Louder Than Words (standalone novel in the Fall For Me series and His Kiss series)
I Remember You
Middle School Crushes
Always Hers
Kissing
Craving
When Kyle Came Back
Middle School Magic (3 book series)
Middle School Powers (4 book series) (The 4th book can be found in the book: "Matt and Nicole")
Don't Make Me Read Your Mind Matt Roberts ... Because I So Totally Can!!!

And more!

Melanie Marks was born and raised in California. She is married to a naval nuclear submarine officer and blessed with three amazingly terrific kids.

Melanie has had over sixty stories published in magazines such as Highlights and Teen Magazine as well as in various anthologies (many being Chicken Soup for the Soul books). She's had nine children's books published and fourteen teen novels, THE DATING DEAL; HIGH SCHOOL BOYS; THE STRANGER INSIDE; LOUDER THAN WORDS; GRIFFIN; GRIFFIN #2; ALWAYS HERS; FALL FOR ME; FALL FOREVER; FINN'S FALL; I REMEMBER YOU; WHEN KYLE CAME BACK; HIS KISS; HER KISS (GRIFFIN); LITTLE DANCER; and A DEMON'S KISS. More teen novels are forthcoming this spring, 2017.

Melanie's very first job was as a spot welder. She enjoys reading in the bathtub, writing in bed, and living in a house longer than two years. She loves to hear from readers. View her website at http://www.byMelanieMarks.com Twitter  @ByMelanieMarks Amazon https://tinyurl.com/y7u87c3g

The Pretender: A Blackguard in Disguise (Caselli Family Series Book 1)

 South Dakota: 1975. Eighteen-year-olds could order 3.2 beer in a bar and loaded guns were kept under the counter. Frankie Valli sang My Eyes Adored You, and American soldiers returning from Vietnam struggled with their new reality.

It’s within this tumultuous season of American history that Tillie Caselli meets Noah Hansen, and neither of them are never quite the same.

Torn between a life of living by his own rules and wanting desperately to be the man who can make a girl like Tillie Caselli his wife, Noah Hansen has to learn how to grow up—and fast—before someone realizes just how wonderful that girl really is. Ta`Mara HanscomI was born and raised in South Dakota, and I love her people and rich history. For many years I’ve also had a deep love for Italy and her colorful chronology. I was fortunate enough to visit Italy on my 25th wedding anniversary, and I added some of the details of my travels to my fictional series The Caselli Family Series.

My favorite sport is baseball – Detroit Tigers – and I can’t wait until the next time I get to see them play in Comerica Park.

I live for the next family barbeque.

My husband and I reside in Northwestern Iowa. We have three grown children and one grandson. We’ve rescued two cats and one Pomeranian.

I teach AWANA Cubbies and speak at women’s events.Amazon:  https://tinyurl.com/yb73mhqtTwitter:  @TaMaraHanscom

Fall Again Reunion: A Romance Realized

 Twenty- two years ago, they walked away from an opportunity to love.
Life for Lauren is seemingly perfect. She built a great career, lives in the ideal location, and has so much to be thankful for. But behind the perfect façade, a part of her has always wondered about a missed opportunity long ago.
Marc’s life is full, but a move to L.A. is about to add another layer. Twenty-two years after parting ways with his one-time friend, his life comes full circle.
Will a chance meeting with the one that got away lead to a happily-ever-after or will the now older and wiser pair decide their time has passed?
Fall Again Reunion is the final novel in the series.
About Donna Figueroa Donna Figueroa is an actor living and working in Los Angeles CA where she has worked on stage and on the big and small screens. Her credits include several television commercials and voiceovers for animation, commercials and industrial projects. She is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston MA where she majored in Dramatic Arts and Speech.

Donna is a producer and performer at Story Salon, Los Angeles's longest running storytelling venue where she has developed and performed three one person shows.

She is an athletic shopper always in search of the ultimate bargain.

Donna lives in the Hollywood with her husband writer/comedian Tony Figueroa, and their three neurotic cats.LinksAmazon https://tinyurl.com/ycaecga9Twitter  @fallagainseries

Lamps of Doom

 This cozy Christian mystery set in Scotland is replete with historical touches and bombshell twists.
Texas landscape artist Nicky Randall arrives in Scotland to get the historic stone mansion she inherited from her grandparents ready to sell. Miserable childhood memories of vacation time in Scotland already plague Nic, and when she meets the couple who were supposed to introduce her to her home already leaving, the Scotland trip is off to a wobbly start.
Although Nicky inherited the house and garden, her cousin, Sheena McAlpine, inherited the antique furnishings, including her grandmother’s extensive collection of valuable, historical lamps. When Nicky first sees the lamp collection, the odd phrase, “Lamps of Doom,” pops into her mind. It proves an apt phrase when the lamps start vanishing. Nicky fears that Sheena will blame her. Who else could steal lamps from a locked house?
Already angry and bitter about her broken engagement, Nicky complains over the phone to a friend about the bewildering differences between Scotland and America. Sheena’s friend, Brock, arrives to help in the garden and overhears the negative conversation. “The glass would never be half-empty or half-full to you, would it?” he asks her. “You’re so critical and complaining that you couldn’t even find the glass.”
Nicky hotly resents the stranger’s criticism—until she realizes it is true. Then she decides to replace bitterness with optimism and rebuild her life on a foundation of thankfulness—but surrounded by mystery and danger, that proves a hard choice to execute.
Nicky is attracted to Brock, but attempts to hide that magnetism, because she believes Sheena is in love with him. Even though she and her cousin were never close, she doesn’t want to compete with Sheena for Brock’s love. Besides, she has more urgent concerns than romance. Sheena’s lamps are still disappearing from the locked house; arson destroys the tool shed; she gets trapped in the attic, and she is attacked by an unknown assailant.
When Nicky finds a body in the garden, it brings to light a 12-year-old mystery. Will she be able to solve the cold case with so few clues? She must, because her life and her sanity are in danger. And solving the mystery just might prove to be the open road to Brock’s love. Stephanie Parker McKean I’ve survived mauling by an African lion.
I’ve survived being bitten by a water moccasin snake.
I’ve emerged victorious from having been sexually abused as a child. Fleeing that abuse, I lived under a bridge. Now instead of living under a bridge, I use them as titles for my Texas Miz Mike "Bridge" series, humorous mystery-romance-suspense novels.
I’ve learned that what doesn’t make you bitter makes you better. You really can't make lemonade without lemons.
And thank God, I’ve made the transition from atheist to Christian. My two favorite Bible verses are: in everything give thanks; and all things work together to good for those who love the LORD.
I used to think that the worst day in my life was the day I lost my job; my mother died and I couldn’t attend her funeral because my husband was sent home from the hospital to die; our sheepdog died, and my truck caught on fire in downtown San Antonio. Several years later, I learned what a really bad day is. My son, USMC Major Luke Parker died in a plane crash on November 17, 2013. It doesn't get worse than that. "Bridge Beyond Betrayal" is dedicated to Luke.
I’m now married to wonderful Alan McKean, author of historic time travel books. He retired as a Church of Scotland minister after 35 years in the pulpit and we moved to Dunoon, Scotland. But I bet you want to hear more about the lion.
First, I was born in Texas, which was at that time the biggest state in the U.S. I learned at an early age that everything in Texas is bigger and better. When Alaska became a state, I cried. But what about the lion?
Along with an innate pride for Texas, I was born with a love for animals. When I was five, my first pet was a grasshopper that I carried around on a silver spoon. When I accidentally dropped spoon and grasshopper down the radiator in an upstairs apartment building, I sobbed. My mother sobbed too. The spoon had been a wedding gift.
History repeated itself when my five-year-old son’s pet grasshopper was consumed by a small spider. Luke sobbed inconsolably. That experience inspired me to write what is my newest book at the moment, "I'm the Grasshopper." But back to the lion.
My love for animals led to the snake bite. Because I was an unpopular child, I made pets out of snakes. Other girls were afraid of them. Riding a bicycle with a snake around my neck made boys notice me. (They thought I was crazy.) The day after I appeared on a local television show explaining how to tell a poisonous snake from a harmless snake, I was bitten by a cotton mouth. Now, finally—the lion!
Ebenezer arrived in the back of a station wagon to join our family’s roadside zoo, a collection of animals that included opossums, raccoons, assorted harmless snakes, a fox, a large boa constrictor, monkeys, a skunk, and a jaguarundi. The 200-pound pet fit right in with our family, until he reached 400 pounds and became a lion.
Sadly, when I became mature enough to quit riding bicycles with snakes in my quixotic attempt to impress boys, I remained immature enough to use a gimmick like an African lion. I invited a fellow college student home to see Eb. Not realizing that Eb had transformed from pet to lion, I walked up to him. Eb grabbed me by the stomach, threw me to the ground, and mauled me. My terrified college friend jerked me out of the cage—which made Eb bite even harder because he was about to lose his toy. “I hope I did that right,” Ed panted. “I’ve never had to rescue anyone from a lion before!” I never saw Ed again.
And now you know about the lion. And when you read the Texas Miz Mike Christian mystery-romance-suspense novels set in Three Prongs, Texas, where the misfits fit, you’ll know more about Texas.
And hopefully, you’ll learn how to make lemonade out of lemons. Because what doesn’t make you bitter makes you better. With God's help, all you need to add is a little prayer, a little praise...a little sugar.LinksAmazon https://tinyurl.com/y9nk3p3wTwitter  @StephaniePMcKea

No Sweat Pants Allowed - Wine Club (Wine and Sweat Pants Series Book 1)

Suddenly single, in her forties, and eager to do what it takes to start over, Elaina Samuels meets three women with similar circumstances at a cash-for-gold event. They quickly become friends and form the No Sweat Pants Allowed - Wine Club. This newly found alliance brings about some humorous escapades, a few tears, and a bond so strong no man can break as they try to cling to the past and finally step out of their comfort zones to find a happiness they thought they'd never feel again.
Discover Elaina Samuels, Tawny Westerfield, Stephanie Mathews, and Grace Cordray. Jan Romes grew up in northwest Ohio with eight zany siblings. Married to her high school sweetheart for more years than seems possible, she's also a proud mom, mother-in-law, and grandma.

Jan writes contemporary romance and women's fiction with sharp, witty characters who give as good as they get. The more she writes the more risks she's willing to take with her characters.

When she's not writing, you can find Jan with her nose buried in a book or engaged in some sort of activity to stay fit. She loves spending time with family and friends. A hopeless romantic, she enjoys sunsets, sappy movies, and sitting around a campfire. Though she doesn't claim to have a green thumb, she takes pride in growing all kinds of flowers and plants.

Jan's passionate about everything that involves the written word. She loves to connect with readers. You can find her on Twitter, Facebook, at writer's conferences and book signings. If you love books as much as she does, she'd love to hear from you.Links:Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y9mdob6uTwitter: @JanRomesWebsite:  www.authorjanromes.com

~Anything For A Mystery~

 Stormi Nelson, best-selling romance author, moved into her huge Victorian house in the private community of Oak Meadows Estates. When her agent tells her that her characters are becoming too cardboard and that she needs to get out and mingle with people, she comes up with the idea of a Neighborhood Watch Program. The only problem is … she’s the only member. On her first night of patrol, she stumbles over a dead body, meets a hunky detective, who happens to be her neighbor and clearly frustrated with her, and her mother, sister, niece and nephew arrive to shake up Stormi’s peaceful life. As she is immersed ever deeper into the mystery surrounding a neighbor’s murder, she decides to change writing tactics and write a romantic mystery based on her experiences. What follows is a frolicking good time as Stormi finds herselMeet the Author  About the AuthorMulti-published and Best-Selling author Cynthia Hickey had three cozy mysteries and two novellas published through Barbour Publishing. Her first mystery, Fudge-Laced Felonies, won first place in the inspirational category of the Great Expectations contest in 2007. Her third cozy, Chocolate-Covered Crime, received a four-star review from Romantic Times. All three cozies have been re-released as ebooks through the MacGregor Literary Agency, along with a new cozy series, all of which stay in the top 50 of Amazon’s ebooks for their genre. She has several historical romances releasing in 2013 and 2014 through Harlequin’s Heartsong Presents, and has sold more than 160,000 copies of her works. She is active on FB, twitter, and Goodreads. She lives in Arizona with her husband, one of their seven children, two dogs and two cats. She has five grandchildren who keep her busy and tell everyone they know that “Nana is a writer”. Visit her website at www.cynthiahickey.com Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/hv9jo5z  

Elle Burton and the Reflective Portals Audible Audiobook

Elle Burton is an ordinary kid... or so she thinks. She loves to wear pretty clothes, play with her friends, and finish her homework. On her 10th birthday she encounters Eunie Mae, a tiny, fairylike being who comes from a world called Fiori. She begins a journey that leads her from this world into another dimension through reflective portals where winged creatures called Fiorins are linked to all human life. Other than some children under the age of eight, the only human beings who can see Fiorins are guides - humans who have been chosen to help the inhabitants of Fiori protect the children of Earth.
Being a guide seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. Elle loves helping others, and now she'll have magical assistance. There are those who don't want her to succeed. Evil forces do everything in their power to keep the guides from offering support to those in need. Will Elle be able to unleash the magic in the pendant she has been given by the Fiorin leader Mother Blue or will she have to depend on others for solutions?
Elle is not sure she has what it takes to be a Guide. She questions everyone's belief and trust in her, especially when she stumbles into trouble. In spite of her fears and insecurities in her new role as a guide, she is always there when called upon to help children in trouble
Join her as she enlists the Fiorin warrior Amadeus and others to help her protect human children against bullying and physical abuse. The children Elle encounters are dependent on her decisions and quick responses. Travel with her to Fiori and discover magical foot lockers, spider elevators, and the beloved Pegasus. Join her crusade to protect the world's children.
Her journey to adulthood begins as she attempts to complete the three challenges, predicted centuries ago. She is a modern-day role model who embodies everything that is good in this world. Will she be strong enough to combat the problems children face in the 21st Century? Peggy M McAloon is on a mission to inspire kids everywhere to stand up to abuse and bullying. Her “Lessons from Fiori Series” about a young girl from Wisconsin, provides a strong female role model who isn’t afraid to show compassion or hack into a con man’s computer if the need arises. Peggy’s courageous battle with depression, abuse, and a traumatic brain injury has enabled her to identify with both children and adults who have suffered from abuse and bullying.

She’s a retired trainer and speaker in the field of commercial credit. Her first book, “The Art of Business Credit Investigation” was featured in Inc. Magazine. She’s been interviewed by the Associated Press and appeared on news shows in her efforts to protect our water resources. LinksWebsite:peggymcaloon.com   Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/y9m5qxd8Twitter: @PeggyMcAloon

Crown of Ravens: Book Two of The Heart of Light Trilogy

 The Fire Falls....
Elaine has lost everything she cherished and loved. Her home is in ruins, her family lies cold in their graves, and the man she loves has disappeared and could possibly never return. Battling both despair and grief, Elaine is forced to put aside her own inner turmoil and rally for the sake of her country and the entire realm. As the power of the Azmordan is unleashed and darkness begins to spread across the skies, Elaine looks to the tales behind the Crown of Ravens and the source that gave rise to the legend. With little hope of success or guidance and trying desperately to hold onto her faith, she and her friends begin a dangerous journey into the accursed Shadow Forest—a journey Zar’ul himself is determined to stop.

Darvir has faced more than any man can endure. He’s survived the Death Circles, slavery and mental torture under Ruval, The Brotherhood of Hallomon, and even a deadly hound of the Shadow. But separated from Elaine and faced with the possibility of never returning to her could be the breaking point. Journeying to the homeland of his father, he is confronted with the decision to either accept his destiny and the One behind it or allow himself to fall into the Darkness waiting to engulf him. Since he was toddler, J.M. Christian has been a lover of fantasy fiction and passionate about writing. Armed with God and a laptop, he finally decided to attempt to create a story, which grew into the epic series, The Heart of Light Trilogy. An avid bookworm and enthusiastic graphic artist, J.M.'s goal in life is to use the stories he has been given to spread God's glory and encourage others to always lean on the greatest Father of all.
To find out more about upcoming books or other author news, visit J.M. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JM-Christian/1413797125535009?ref=hlAmazon  https://tinyurl.com/yb3s8pv9Twitter @Christian7711