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Title: Lie Next To Me (A Millionaire's Love)Author: Sandi LynnRelease Date: February 17, 2014Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance

The pain was unbearable, but I had to keep moving. I had to keep running because, if I didn’t, he’d find me. I looked behind me as I ran through the streets; scared, alone, and in the dark as the mist of rain hit my face. There was no time to think, and there was no time to stop. My shoes were soaked as they sloshed through the puddles of the dimly lit streets.

My name is Rory Sinclair, and the night I was violently attacked was the night that changed my life forever. One man, a man named Ian Braxton, made it his mission to heal me, to save me, and to show me a world that previously had been only a dream to me.

Ian Braxton is far from perfect. He’s a self-absorbed, demeaning, arrogant, and womanizing millionaire. He makes it so easy to hate him, but so very hard to resist him. We’re from opposite sides of the spectrum. He comes from money and I come from poverty. When our worlds collide, his struggles become mine, and mine become his, leaving us with one question:

How much would you give up to be with someone who was meant to be yours?

As soon as I stepped through the door and into the kitchen, Ian grabbed me and pushed me up against the wall, holding my arms above my head. “Don’t turn your back on me, Rory. I’m sorry. I don’t think you’re trash. I think you’re broken and I can fix you,” he whispered in my ear.

His hot breath traveled down my neck and my body went into a near convulsion. I wanted him, but I knew if anything were to happen, it would destroy me. I would become too emotionally attached and when he got tired of me and moved on, I wouldn’t recover. He brought his face to mine as he stared into my eyes.

“I’m not broken. I’m shattered. I’m a million tiny pieces that would take longer than forever to piece back together. So please, do me the favor and don’t even try,” I whispered.

His grip on my arms lightened as he let go and took a step back, giving me one last look before he turned around and walked away. I stood and placed my hand on my neck where his hot breath had touched me. I took in a deep breath and walked upstairs. Tomorrow was the day I start my life over, alone.

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My name is Sandi Lynn and I’m the New York Times, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of Forever Black, Forever You, and Forever Us. I love being a full-time writer and spend all of my days writing stories. When I’m not writing, I’m either playing the guitar, reading or catching up on my favorite TV shows. I have a shopping and caffeine addiction and you can usually find me hanging out at the local Starbucks (with my laptop). I love meeting and connecting with new people, so come connect with me at:

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</ div> Can love really conquer all?  Even when the secrets are so big, someone could die for keeping them, has died to keep them?
Celeste Brooks is haunted by a past she cannot escape.  Plagued by nightmares and fear that her secret will be discovered, she buries herself in her MBA and work, opening up to no one except her roommate, Gavin.  Until her path crosses with his.
Ian Jacobs made a vow when his heart was broken that he would never allow anyone that close again.   Being a sexy business mogul has its perks, and having many attractive women throw themselves at you is just one.  Until his path crosses with hers.
As soon as Ian finds Celeste has applied for a position with Jacobs Enterprises, he takes matters into his own hands, knowing that he must possess this woman at any cost.  Celeste finds herself under Ian’s spell and knows that she will do anything to be close to this man.  Including revealing her secrets?  As their paths, past and present, collide, they must decide to risk it all or leave each other behind.
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S.M. Lynn Author Bio:

</ div> S.M. Lynn has a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with an English specialization.  She resides in small town Nebraska with her husband and two children.  She writes contemporary romance leaning toward the erotic but enjoys mixing in elements of suspense. When her family can pry her away from writing and reading, she works in her husband's financial services firm.  Between kids and work there is not much time left over but when she has some, she enjoys traveling, watching Vampire Diaries and scouring Facebook for book deals.
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“She is magnetic to me. Every emotion she feels pulls me that much closer to her charm and energy. For reasons unbeknownst to me, I want her to know what she means to me.” ~Jake Evans

For Jake Evans, life was as it should be. No responsibilities. He was the master at embracing his reckless lifestyle whenever it presented itself. Surviving on his ability to expertly hustle, fight and womanize, Jake could do it all; lived it all.</ p>

Raised in a rundown city, filled with crime and drugs, he had survived the death of an abusive mother and a life with an absent father while only having his brothers to depend on. His lifestyle became fast and Jake had lived it the only way he knew how, until the day he met Delilah.

Delilah St. James was the epitome of flawless. Brought up in an affluent southern household, Delilah’s life had been planned from the moment she was born. She was raised to be the perfect socialite and daughter, and groomed to be the ideal wife. When a school internship moved her to Sulfur Heights for the summer, Delilah collided with the bitter reality of life outside her comfortable gated community when Jake Evans upset her perfect world.

Over the next two years, Jake and Delilah became best friends, embracing a friendship neither one was prepared to have, although they soon found it to be a relationship that neither one of them were willing to sacrifice.

A tragic turn of events brings Jake and Delilah together once again. Only this time, the feelings are different. Lines within their friendship are blurred. Everything they vowed never to do, become the very thing they cannot deny. Will Jake and Delilah’s relationship withstand the changes surrounding them? Or will the emotions sever the two year friendship they’d fought so hard to keep?

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She’s standing behind me, pleading with me to take her with me and I will. I will take her away from here and back home with me. She only needs to say the words. “Please… understand.”

“Understand what, exactly? I never really believed you were weak until I came here and watched what you become when you’re around them. This,” I motion to her dress and pristine hair, “is not you. This is the you they expect you to be.”</ span>

“I’m sorry you feel that way, Jake, but this is where I need to be.” And just like that, she makes her decision and it cuts like a fucking knife to my heart. I’ve been gutted and exposed from her words. It pisses me off. “Please, I still want to be friends.”

“Why? What’s the point?” I step from her and pull open the front door. With all the anger I have, I slam it hard then walk down the driveway and out to the street. ~Jake Evans, Blind Love

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3. “The Boys Are Back In Town” by Thin Lizzy

4. “Addicted” by Saving Abel

5. “Bad Romance” by Lissie

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7. “Blame It On The Boom Boom” by Black Stone Cherry

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10. “The One That Got Away” by The Civil Wars

11. “Shattered” by Remy Zero

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18. “Face To Face” by Dead Sara</ p>

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25. “The End” by Kings of Leon

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28. “A Beautiful Lie” by Thirty Seconds To Mars

29. “The Best Thing That You Never Had” by Butch Walker

30. “Hesitate” by Stone Sour

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Author Interview with M.S. Brannon

Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing M.S. Brannon author of Blind Love!Hi M.S., thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background? A little bit about me…well, I was born and raised in Iowa where I still reside today with my husband and 5 year old son. I enjoy writing, reading and spending time with my friends and family. What are your ambitions for your writing career? My ambitions are pretty modest. Of course, I’d love to have a huge career with movie deals and the whole nine yards, but I need to be realist. Honestly, I’d love to be able to support my family full time with my writing and not have to worry about working my normal 9-5 job during the week. Which writers inspire you? For me, inspiration comes from many different places. Such as music, television programs, movies and current events. However, in the writing realm, I immediately fell in the with Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind. It’s such a moving piece of work that captured the time with such clarity and intensity. Currently, I love anything Jessica Sorensen, Jamie McGuire, J.A. Redmerski and Colleen Hoover write. I find those ladies inspirational not only with their words, but in their career as well. So, what have you written? Published are the first three books of the Sulfur Heights Series: Scarred Love, Tragic Love, and Blind Love.  The popularity of Scarred Love became an Amazon Best Seller and I soon hope the others will fall in its path. I have written another full length novel, not associated with the Sulfur Heights Series; I will work on publishing it when I have more time.
Where can we buy or see them? Scarred Love:  Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and KOBOhttp://www.amazon.com/Scarred-Love-Sulfur-Heights-Series-ebook/dp/B00EXV16YQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391472874&sr=8-1&keywords=scarred+lovehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/scarred-love-ms-brannon/1115534675?ean=9781489512291 http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/scarred-love
Tragic Love: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and KOBOhttp://www.amazon.com/Tragic-Love-Sulfur-Heights-Brannon-ebook/dp/B00GH429TS/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tragic-love-ms-brannon/1117325629?ean=9781492188124http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/tragic-love-1Blind Love: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and KOBOhttp://www.amazon.com/Blind-Love-Sulfur-Heights-Series-ebook/dp/B00I33DBFC/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blind-love-ms-brannon/1118329690?ean=9781494735524http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/blind-love-22Give us an insight into your main character. What does he/she do that is so special? The story is told a duel point of view.  Jake Evans is an absolute delight in a crude bad boy type of way. He was born in raised in a community (Sulfur Heights) where drugs, crime, and violence lurk around every corner. Until the age of ten he was raised by his drug-addicted mother and absentee father. After his mother’s death, Jake and the rest of his brothers were raised by their eldest brother, Reggie. Fast forward to adulthood, Jake’s lifestyle became fast. He survived on the rush of hustling, fighting, and womanizing.  He thought everything in his life was perfect until he met Delilah and she showed him exactly what he was missing from life.
Delilah St. James is the exact opposite of Jake. She was born into a wealthy southern family and was expected to be perfect in every fashion of her life. Although she was raised a certain way, Delilah was kind and befriended anyone who’d give her a chance. When she moved to Sulfur Heights for a school internship, she soon realizes that life isn’t always wonderful and can be quite cruel. It took Jake to open her eyes and see what kind of life she was leading, wasn’t really a life at all.What are you working on at the minute? Book #4 in the Sulfur Heights Series, Surviving Love as well as book #5, Redeemed Love.What’s it about? (*if relevant) Book #4 is the continuation of Tragic Love, told in Drake’s POV. Each book in the series are told in a different characters POV, however, the story plays off and builds from the book released prior in the series. Redeemed Love is the final installment in the Sulfur Heights Series and will be told in Jeremy’s POV. That’s about all I can share right now ;)What genre are your books? Contemporary RomanceWhat draws you to this genre?The stories are raw and as real as you can get to life. Well, the stories I tend to read. Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book? This is a tough question.  Off the top of my head I could see Alex Pettyfer playing Jake Evans and Amanda Seyfried as Delilah St. James. How much research do you do? For Blind Love there was no need for research. I was pretty comfortable with the material. Have you written any other novels in collaboration with other writers? I worked on some stuff with my sister, but nothing that’s been published.When did you decide to become a writer? About two years ago. I was having a bad day and my sister and I were having a rather interesting conversation. Next thing I know, she suggested writing a book and a very bright light bulb went off. That very night I sat down and started working on my first novel and soon after that I started writing Scarred Love.Why do you write? Because I love it and I couldn’t imagine never doing it. I find writing very therapeutic and the perfect way to escape reality.  Growing up, I never knew what to do with all the stories I’d create in my head or really had a good excuse to people for hours at a time.  Now, I know exactly what to do with them and I love it. What made you decide to sit down and actually start something? When my sister just blatantly told me I need to write a novel and she ignited a passion I never knew existed. What is the hardest thing about writing?
Currently, it’s time. I still work a full time job at an insurance company and I have a young son I care for. So I can only write when I’m home and my house is quiet. Basically that equates to late at night or early in the morning. What was the hardest thing about writing your latest book? The story was there, just ready to ooze out of me, but like I said earlier I was struggling with time. There never seems to be enough time in the day. What is the easiest thing about writing? Escaping into the story is the easiest thing for me when I write. I immerse myself totally into my characters and story. Once I’m in my writing zone, the words just fall out creating a story.How long on average does it take you to write a book? Working on a book part time, I can finish the initial rough draft in two to three months. Do you ever get writer’s Block? Fortunately, I haven’t experienced writers block too bad. Any tips on how to get through the dreaded writer’s block? Whenever I get stuck, I will walk away from my computer for a day and clear my head. If that doesn’t work I will run down the story with a friend or my sister to get the kinks worked out. Do you think that the cover plays an important part in the buying process? Yes I do. The cover and the blurb are crucial when buyers select the book. Many times they will read the blurb, reviews, and look at the cover over reading the sample provided on the retail sites.How are you publishing this book and why? I am an Indie author. I am working on getting an agent and hopefully traditional publishing will be in my future.
Any amusing story about marketing books that happened to you? I don’t have any funny stories. All I can say is, in 8 months time it’s been a major learning experience of what works and what doesn’t.What’s your views on social media for marketing? Social media is a very important step to get your book out to the public, especially blog sites.  Indie authors are held at the mercy of bloggers and social media marketing. If a blog site loves your book, they will talk about it and promote your work for free. This can easily spread to other bloggers and before you know it everyone’s talking about you. Unfortunately, the same goes if they are not fans of your work. What is your favourite book and why?
Gone with the Wind is my favorite book. It’s a classic story of survival and entwined with love and devotion to one’s desired to succeed. What is your favourite quote?“If I have to steal or kill—as God is my witness, I’m never going to be hungry again.”What is your favourite film and why? Gone with the Wind, it’s a timeless classic and reflects the book well especially for the time the movie was made in the 1930’s. I also love The Godfather, Warrior, When Harry Met Sally and anything Will Farrell stars in. Where can you see yourself in 5 years time? I can see myself in my cave writing away on a fulltime basis. Hopefully with a publishing deal and a lot more fans of my work.What advice would you give to aspiring writers? Do lots of research when you first get into the publishing portion. Network, network, network and if you need help, find someone to help you. I would be lost without my PA. She’s done so much for me and getting my name out there.  She’s irreplaceable.Where do you see publishing going in the future? I only hope the industry gets a handle on piracy sites and Amazon modifies their return policy on eBooks.  Currently, you have three days to return an eBook on Amazon and many customers are reading the book in a couple of days then returning it. Personally, I think this is stealing. No other retail site has such a long return policy and it makes it that much easier for your books to get pirated. How can readers discover more about you and you work?Blog: http://msbrannon.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MS-Bra...
Twitter:@MSBrannonauthor
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Author Interview with Trista Jaszczak

Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Trista Jaszczak author of LoverboyHi Trista, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background?I’m Trista, I’m from Hamilton, Ohio but currently live in Anchorage, Alaska. I am a military spouse, mother of two and mother to two rescued pups. What are your ambitions for your writing career?I would love to see best seller status. Just seeing it on the cover of my books…I would feel so accomplished. A best seller is the product of amazing writing and hard work. I couldn’t get any more accomplished than that. Which writers inspire you?Madeleine Wickham/Sophie Kinsella, Janet Evanovich, Meg Cabot, Stephen King, J.K Rowling just to name a few. So, what have you written?
I have the Darkness Falls series (6 books) Loverboy, and the Believe series (Fairy tale retellings, about 20 books and growing).

Darkness Falls: Hunted, Darkness Falls: The Thirst, Darkness Falls: The End
Believe series: Little Red, The Shoe, Scarred, Only Sleeping, Who’s The Fairest?. Whose Bed? Hat Trick, I Wish, and several others that are works in progress. Where can we buy or see them? (* include American, European and any other relevant links. Free, free promotions or prices can be included)Right now I am in the process of switching publishers, so I am having Little Red and The Shoe relaunched this year. Loverboy is available on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Loverboy-Trista-Jaszczak-ebook/dp/B00GB2FJSE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topGive us an insight into your main character. What does he/she do that is so special?Charlie from Loverboy is a survivor. She never loses hope even in the darkest time. I think that’s what makes her so special.What are you working on at the minute?Scarred =)What’s it about?Scarred is my twist on Beauty and the Beast compete with a bad boy biker.What genre are your books? RomanceWhat draws you to this genre? I am a complete hopeless romantic. =)Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book?Kaley Cuoco would make a perfect CharlieHow much research do you do?Probably way too much, haha. I spend 75% of the researching and interviewing just to learn. Have you written any other novels in collaboration with other writers?Not yet, but hope to one day. When did you decide to become a writer?I’m pretty sure I was about 5 years old. Once I picked up a pen and some paper and started writing, I just couldn’t stop. Haha. Though I never took it seriously until I was in high school and really thought through the possibilities of making it a career. Even then it was still years down the road for me. Why do you write?It’s a release for me. I put a little of myself in all of the characters and release my emotions. For me, it’s not just a hobby, it’s a passion, it’s a way of living. What made you decide to sit down and actually start something?It was my senior year in high school and I was supposed to write a short story. That short story, at the encouragement of my teacher, because a 6 book series.What is the hardest thing about writing?Writer’s block and when characters just won’t cooperate with me. They have a mind of their own, I tell you! ;) What was the hardest thing about writing your latest book?Eric,  my bad boy biker…that man does have a mind of his own and has gone and entire different direction than what I had planned for him. Haha. It’s flowing, but he took a turn on me.What is the easiest thing about writing?Once I get to know a character and how they flow on paper…the writing just pours out of me. I’ll sit down and knock out 10,000 words and will only stop to sleep (I am a night owl). How long on average does it take you to write a book?As long as it flows I can write it in about 4 months. Then comes revising and editing and fine tuning. Do you ever get writer’s Block?Oh yeah, when a character wants to go off my plot outline and I have no idea where to take it, I’ll get the dreaded writer’s block. That’s when I have to sit, re-read everything I have from start to finish and feel my characters out more. Any tips on how to get through the dreaded writer’s block?I love to re-read and re-read and re-read some more. It puts me in the book, especially working so late at night when it’s quiet, and I feel out my characters and story. Do you think that the cover plays an important part in the buying process?Now I do. I used to think that covers didn’t matter and before mine were pretty plain. Having revamped them and relaunching them, it’s surprising at how many people take notice to the covers. I know the old saying “never judge a book by it’s cover,” but people still do. How are you publishing this book and why?
I’m currently with a new Indie publisher and will publish with them.Any amusing story about marketing books that happened to you?Not so far, but I’m sure this year will have lots, haha.
What’s your views on social media for marketing?I use social media like crazy to market and think it’s one of the best ways to easily spread your name and your work. What is your favourite book and why?Christine by Stephen King if I have to pick one. An old, possessed car? LOVE IT!What is your favourite quote?“Keep moving forward.” Because it’s true…just keep moving forward. What is your favourite film and why?The Goonies. I have loved it since I was a kid and it has so many childhood memories for me. I’m a little ticked so many of the old scenes were hacked out! (I.e. the octopus, ect)Where can you see yourself in 5 years time?I would love to be a best seller with at least 15 more books out. Since my Believe series is so huge (so far 20 books) the number of books should be no problem at all. It’s the best selling part  that’s being very optimistic. What advice would you give to aspiring writers?Never let anyone make you drop your pen. Keep writing. Take bad reviews with a grain of salt. Keep moving forward =)Where do you see publishing going in the future?Maybe one day I’ll go the traditional route. Who knows. Time will tell =)Is there anything else you would like to add that I haven’t included?A huge thanks to my readers. I can’t do any of this without them. A big thanks to those who’ve bought my books and stuck with me while changing publishers. How can readers discover more about you and you work?
Website: www.authortrista.com
Blog: www.tristajaszcza.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorTristaJaszczak
Twitter: www.twitter.com/AuthorTrista
Instagram: @authortrista
Pinterest: www.pinterest.co/jazzywriter
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Trista-Jaszczak/e/B004MJDHM8/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
Book Links: (* American, UK, etc.) http://www.amazon.com/Loverboy-Trista-Jaszczak-ebook/dp/B00GB2FJSE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391327429&sr=8-1&keywords=trista+jaszczakhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Loverboy-Trista-Jaszczak-ebook/dp/B00GB2FJSE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391327468&sr=8-1&keywords=trista+jaszczak
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4530480.Trista_Jaszczak?from_search=true

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Shane Dekkar is an undefeated, gorgeous, and somewhat shy boxer from Compton California. In the ring, he's a beast, out of the ring, he's loving, caring, and intriguing. After the death of his grandfather, he moves to Austin and meets Kace by happenstance as she and her boyfriend are in an argument in public. He is drawn to her, and she to him. Her boyfriend drives away as she mouths the words "help me" through the window...

When they meet again two years later, Shane begins to believe in fate. But, as he prepares for a potential shot at a championship fight, he believes there's no time in his life or career or a woman.

Kace Meadows lives in Austin, Texas. Now 26, she has been in an abusive relationship since she was sixteen years old. As terrible as it is, she can’t seem to find a way to allow herself to end it. With her current boyfriend, she can’t seem to win. She finds hope in reading about her book boyfriends....and dreaming.

Until she meets Shane Dekkar, a boxer. Holy mother of perfection...

Shane fights his inner demons by using his fists. On the street or in the ring, Shane does what he does best, he wins at any cost. Unlike Kace, Shane can’t seem to lose.

Undefeated is an extremely romantic erotica novel about fighting. Fighting for what you believe in. Fighting for life. Fighting to live. And fighting to keep love once you find it.

Be prepared to be moved, touched, stand up and cheer, and cry your eyes out. This book will, without a doubt, knock you unconscious. This novel clearly defines the love that we all seem to want, yet can't find. This is not your typical boxing/fighter romance. This book will give you hope, make you feel, and cause you to wonder....wonder why you haven't met your Shane Dekkar.

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Author Scott Hildreth's Inspiration for Writing Undefeated

My inspiration to write Undefeated, and the hope that it may inspire someone to get out of an abusive relationship, came from the events described below. The events below are true. The events in the book are not. The book is one hundred percent fiction.

One weekend, I had a girl get in touch with me that I had never met. She had received my telephone number from a friend of a friend. Frantic, she attempted to speak to me initially, but each time she tried, she was overcome with emotion.

This emotion filled silence continued for almost an hour, and then we then actually began to communicate, albeit slowly, and one-sided. I learned through the conversation (that lasted almost eight hours) that she was bound by her husband, and gang raped by his friends. This happened for a few days. Against, if I even need to state this, her will. She was in and out of consciousness for two days. Eventually, she was released. In shock and extremely poor health, she contacted me from a remote hotel room.

I struggled with this event, and how to handle it. I struggled with this more than I have struggled with almost anything in my life. Vengeance. At what point does one administer justice to someone that the courts will undoubtedly not punish properly? The punishment for this particular crime, regardless of what was imposed by the court, would not be sufficient for the crime committed.

I chose at the time to speak to another close female friend about the event, and get her opinion.

Although I could not speak to my friend about the person, the events, or the intimacies of the above mentioned conversation, we spoke for some time in general about God, about law and about the difference between what is right and what is wrong. I shared with her my thoughts of feeling a need to resolve this issue with the caller’s husband on my own. When the smoke cleared, I sat in a coffee shop and thought. I made a decision. “Put up again thy sword into his place; for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” I decided, for once in my life, that it was not my responsibility to resolve this issue. I contacted the authorities, called in a few favors from some friends in law enforcement, and the issue was dealt with in a manner in accordance with law.

My female friend, as always, proved extremely useful in her ability to convey her understanding of the message of God in a manner that I could listen to and accept. I have always struggled with attempting to do what is right (in my mind), and hoped that it was what was right in God’s eyes. I do not know that these things always were in line with one another.

Until now.

And now, a year later, the person from the incident above?

She is well. As well as she can be, considering all things. She is fortunate.

I struggle - still today - with thoughts of vengeance.

My struggle brought me to this.

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Kace

Trying to figure a way to get out of a relationship and not feel like a complete failure is difficult. Most people will never understand why I have stayed in the relationship with Josh as long as I have. As much as I hate the way that he has treated me, I cannot imagine giving up on us - giving up on our relationship. I don’t think I know how to be alone. When I think of it, my head gets all jumbled up and I get scared. Sometimes when I think of leaving him I shake. As soon as I start shaking, I change my mind. I often wish someone would decide for me.

Each time that he has beaten me, I deserved it. I remember the time when I was eighteen, right after high school. Josh was twenty-one. He had to work overtime that day, and he came home exhausted from a long day at work. He asked me about dinner, and I back talked him. He just lost his temper. He never would have hit me if I hadn’t talked back. It was a really long day for him.

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Shane If I am attempting it, and I do not succeed, you can believe that I gave it my best effort, regardless of the outcome. I choose to do very little, and be exceptional at what it is I decide to do. I would much rather be perceived as being great at a few things than be a failure at many. I have always been honest with myself and conscious of who I am, but that doesn’t always help me understand why I am the way I am. On the outside, I am always kind, polite, and considerate of others. On the inside, demons reside. I don’t know why or what fuels the demons inside of me, but I am very aware of their existence. My consciousness of their need, necessity, and deep desire to be fed is what has caused me to choose boxing as my main outlet. I keep the demons fed, and they allow me to live an otherwise peaceful life. Fulfilling their hunger allows my desire to live a tranquil life to be met. As long as I continue to fight, they’re fed. When they are fed, I am allowed. Allowed to live.

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About the Author

Readers, I will never forget the first time I actually felt as if I had helped someone resolve an issue in their life. I was in middle school. It started then, and has continued throughout my entire life. I have always made myself available to talk to people and resolve (or attempt to resolve) issues that they struggle with. Having an exceptional ability to communicate has always been a gift of mine, and I have enjoyed doing so. Telling stories has always been second nature to me. Writing has been a passion of mine since I was a child. I have written poetry, romance, self-help, addiction, alcoholism, codependency, technical, and satire. There isn't a genre or a topic that I feel more comfortable with. I enjoy writing about whatever it is that I feel passionate about at the time. Being open-minded and often seeing abusive relationships unfold, I have always been passionate about abuse, or the prevention of it. My main focus has always been people that are incapable of helping themselves, primarily women, children, and the elderly. I have talked to hundreds of women that were in abusive relationships, and assisted many of them in removing themselves from these relationships. I try to focus in my writings to develop a story that makes people stop and think. To look at a subject or subjects from a different point of view. If I am able to get my point across, and make the subject entertaining to the reader, I feel that I have met my objective. I feel that I have tremendous depth as a person, and have had some great experiences in my life. To date, what life has offered me has been nothing short of spectacular. My opinions, point of views, and perspectives on matters are just that; an opinion. There isn't necessarily a right or wrong in what I write, but more of a belief. I always believe in what I am writing, and I further believe that the reader may benefit from viewing it from the written perspective. I hope that you enjoy reading what I have written as much as I enjoy writing it. Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than knowing a reader enjoyed something I have written. Considering that, please take time to leave a book review if you have read something I have written.

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Scott Hildreth

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Author Interview with Scott Hildreth

Q:  Where were you born and where do you call home?
A:  I was born in San Diego, California, and I live in Wichita, Kansas. I consider Wichita to be home. There’s something about being here that is comforting and easy to come back to, regardless of where I may visit.
Q: Are you truly a starving artist?  Or do you actually have a day job?  What is it?
A:  My day job is writing. My night job is writing. My only job is writing. It’s all I’ve got, and it’s all I do.
Q:  What gives you inspiration to write?
A:  My inspiration to write is whatever it is that lives inside of me and allows me to develop characters, stories, and find the voice to write. It’s difficult to explain. I have an ability to allow fictional characters take me over and express themselves through my fingertips and onto paper. My inspiration….It’s not necessarily the story, or the underlying message that inspires me, although I may be inspired by it. It’s the telling. Making it come together. Turning a character or group of characters into a novel that makes sense to people – that alone inspires me. So, as I say, in summary – my inspiration is in knowing that I will finish it, and it’ll make sense to my intended audience.
Q:  What was the hardest book thus far for you to write and why?
A:  My most difficult book to date, without a doubt, Dying to Survive. That book has made a mess of me. I think the primary reason is the fact that there are six characters in the book, and they are all in some way mentally ‘off’. The book is a very troubling look at what we may consider when exposed to decisions about death, survival, coping with child abuse, rape, murder, abduction, captivity, greed, and repressed memories. It’s a tough book to write and maintain a level of separation from the characters. I become so
close to the characters when I write that it makes it difficult to completely separate myself. Writing this wadded me up in an emotional ball for a month.
Q:  Do you have plans for a new book?  If so, what is it about?
A:  I always have plans for a new book. My newest book coming out will be the second in the Undefeated series, Unstoppable. Although they are all stand-alone books, the Mike Ripton book is coming up next. It’s sure to satisfy the alpha-male junkies. Let’s just agree that Mike Ripton makes Erik Ead look like a softie when it comes to sex. After that, Teddy and Heather from the Baby Girl series. Then, by mid to late March, a twisted dark tale about women, men, and what makes us cringe when we’re alone.
Q:  Your thoughts on receiving book reviews - the good and the bad…
A:  Book reviews have the ability to help potential readers make a better educated guess on whether or not they may be interested in reading a particular book. Additionally, if presented properly, they allow the author to consider what was written into the review, and allow him/her to decide if the criticism is warranted, and if there can be adjustments made in the future to prevent having the same issues with later writings. I love good reviews, but my worst ratings have brought me some of my most useful reviews.
Q:  If you gave one of your characters an opportunity to speak for themselves, what would they say?
A:  Kelsey Theodore Wilson. “People are always sayin’ Get a life. I hate that saying. I think we should change it to, Get busy livin’. I like that better. We all got a life, we just need to get busy livin’ the one we got.So, if I get to say my peace, Get busy livin’.
Q:  What is your biggest pet peeve?
A:  My biggest pet peeve in life are people that stand in front of me in line at the coffee shop and look at the menu like they have no idea why they’re there. My biggest pet peeve in writing are the people that apparently do not see the value in reading a synopsis prior to reading a book.
Q:  What are 4 things you never leave home without?
A:   Four things I will never leave home without. My watch. My electronic cigarette. My money clip and my glasses.
Q:  Coffee or tea? How much of it do you drink on a daily basis?
A:  Coffee. How much a day. Holy crap, seriously? Well, I drink three pots a day. As you that know me know. I do not drink water. For the month of October, 2013. I went from October 1st - October 30th without as much as a sip of water. I was proving a point in going a month, but didn’t realize it was still October when I took a drink from a water bottle. I drink coffee until three a.m., and go to bed. It has no effect on me as far as keeping me awake, but I love the taste. Tea? No thank you.
Q:  If you had a superpower, what would it be?
A:  If I had a superpower it would be like the Flash. I would be normal, but have the ability to go from point A to point B in an instant. Other than that, the same guy. Flash is normal, right?
Q:  What is one of your favorite quotes?
A:  My favorite quote is this: “You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don’t take.” - Wayne Gretzky.

Fractured Steel

Title: Fractured Steel

Author: T.J. Loveless

Release Date: February 15, 2014

Genre: Thriller/Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis

After a bloody tour in Iraq, all Karen Barnes wants is a simple life, surrounded by horses and the mountains of Wyoming. But when a stranger tries boarding a famous horse worth millions at her stable, Karen grows suspicious that the horse has been stolen. When her worse fears are confirmed and her life is threatened, her instinct for survival kicks in. But things are far worse than she could have even imagined when she discovers that the theft is just a coverup for espionage. With the lives of those she cares for at stake, can she find the courage to fight one more battle, or will the violence and carnage tear her to pieces?

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Johnny swung the M16 and pointed it at me, “Come here, honey.” He smiled, and I held back the waves of nausea. I knew the smile, what he wanted, knew if he got me out of here, I was going to hurt. “Stop shooting and I will.” I kept my feet planted, hoping the fear didn’t show. He turned and shot a man trying to crawl away. I flinched as blood and thicker things spread over the floor. “You don’t negotiate. Come here, Karen. We have unfinished business.” I took a deep breath, the smell of copper pennies and released bowels covering my nose and throat. Don’t cry, show no weakness. There are others that might survive. I took a step, followed by several more. If I managed to get Johnny and Jake out of here, they could lock down and call for help. Peripheral vision said at least seven survived. The good of the many outweigh the good of the few, or the one, I repeated in my head, remembering the line from the eighties movie, Star Trek: Wrath of Khan. I wasn’t brave like Spock, I was a coward, and couldn’t live with myself. Standing in front of Johnny, I released a punch, sending him reeling. I grabbed his M16 as he lurched to the left, and turned it on Jake. I hesitated, seeing his beautiful eyes, a dozen years of memories flashing in front of me. Shaking my head, I pulled the trigger. His body jumped and moved, eyes wide with pain and surprise. I turned the muzzle to a hunched over Johnny, “Look at me. For once, don’t be a coward, and face the person who is going to take your life.”

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T.J. Loveless has been reading and writing stories since the fourth grade. A former copy/content editor at a medium sized pub house, she now spends her time writing and helping other authors reach for the stars through Cliffhanger Press, LLC. She lives with The Writing Zoo, a Hubby who prefers her mood when writing, and a teenager who loves to tells stories of Mom on the floor trying to visualize "legs all akimbo" and the long, often yelling, conversations with the computer screen.

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Hearing murmurs coming from a corner of the room, I begin to stir. My eyelids are heavy, more than likely from all the drugs. All I ever do is sleep so I couldn't possibly be tired. In fact, I should be rested, but I’m not, for my sleep is never really restful. One horrifically painful memory, playing over and over again while I
sleep, isn’t exactly my idea of a good night’s rest.

The more awake I become, the more my curiosity grows, and the faster my heart begins to beat. The anxiety is slowly creeping in again. I do my best to control it, but instead I find myself taking quick shallow breaths. The feeling is all too familiar. I know myself well enough to know that I need to calm down. I’d done it before. In fact, at one point of my life, I’d been a professional at controlling my anxiety, and I know all the strategies to get myself under control. But those strategies I learned so long ago don’t do much for me anymore. In fact, they’re useless…powerless. Just a weak David pitched against an all-too-strong Goliath.

The gaping whole in my chest is just too much to overcome. They were the only things in my life that made sense, and their love for me was the only thing that kept me going. Without it, I wouldn't know how to go on living. Like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, Michael had put me back together and Zoe had made me whole again, igniting something deep within me that I thought had been lost forever. I feel a tear prick my eyes. If I had known that morning would be the last time I’d hug her, I would have never let go.

Eventually, despite the urge to know what’s going on around me, I stop trying to open my eyes. Lying awake, with my eyes still closed, will have to suffice. I've

completely lost track of time. No one can talk to me about what happened because straight away I start losing it, and they have to drug me again. The two
people who loved me unconditionally, are gone. It’s bad enough that I have to relive it every day and night in my dreams, I don’t need someone talking to me about it in my consciousness.

It’s unbearable to hear about them, and the way they were taken from me. The words cut through my heart, slicing through all my hopes and dreams, and leaving cut up pieces behind. I can’t deal. I won’t deal. So instead, I scream to get them to stop.

Truth is, I already know what happened, all too well in fact. It’s something that I will never forget, no matter how badly I want to. I just don’t want them, or anyone for that matter, talking to me. I don’t want to think about it. To know that I finally got what was coming to me was punishment enough.