Self-destruction is ingrained into human nature. Each person carries the ability to cause their own extinction in all facets of life. Intervention rarely changes anything because one thing is clear…no matter how hard we try to set someone on a new path, their choices will always belong to them. Save her best friend's life again or save the cousin she never knew she had. That is the dubious...
There are some secrets that seep out the sides of even the most confined places. Secrets that get people killed when they are supposed to be protected by them. Secrets that change the dynamics of life as we know it. Michelina has been a victim of all these possibilities. The only thing she can do is continue to search for answers and try not to get herself killed in the process. Family can be a...
One bomb; the ripples of devastation—endless. Tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . Michelina A week ago, I was a simple high school science teacher, and my biggest worry was making sure that my students got their final project in on time. Now, that is the furthest thing from my mind. Instead, I am in a race to save my life. In my possession is a key my grandfather left me. This key could change the...
Patrick O'Hanlon I'm known as "The Cleaner." If you're wondering why, it's because when I'm on the job, you'd never know I was ever there. You'd never know anyone was involved; I'm that good. What I'm not so good at is my personal life. I'm one of four O'Hanlon's. As much as my brothers and I butt heads, we have each other's back—no matter what...
MICHAEL He thought his life was perfect. He was ready to take the next step: get married and eventually start a family. Then, a "Dear John" letter and the unearthing of a deeply buried secret turn his dream into a nightmare. A product of rape. A family with hidden enemies. A bank account with more zeros than can be deemed natural. Michael's hope...
At twenty-seven, Raven Anderson experienced more heartache than anyone would in their lifetime. Finally, her life seems on track when she starts doing what she loves the most: teaching second grade. However, the best-laid plans are not always the right path as Raven learns when fate puts her in the direct path of mega-billionaire, Jaxson James...
Lies are shattered, leaving death and destruction in their path. To save a child, they must make a deal with the devil himself. They had a plan: two days—get in, ask the questions, and get out. Seemed simple enough. But you know what they say about best-laid plans. Life always seems to get in the way of living. Revenge can be such a bitter pill...
This is a journey into one man's hell, with the hope that it will help others find the strength to be able to say, "I need help." Dane Johnson was like every other man in his thirties except for one very big secret. One that, for him, was so horrific, he was determined to keep it hidden. He thought it would never see the light of day—that is until today. His fragile world has crumbled around...
At twenty-seven, Raven Anderson experienced more heartache than anyone would in their lifetime. Finally, her life seems on track when she starts doing what she loves the most; teaching second grade. However, the best-laid plans are not always the right path as Raven learns when fate puts her in the direct path of mega-billionaire, Jaxson James...
Tragedy has struck and now it's a waiting game. New beginnings, so full of promise, are overshadowed by a past that is continuously haunting them. Secrets are uncovered. Lies are revealed. Raven and Jax will fight for their lives and the ones they hold dear. Will a normal life ever be in their reach? Will anyone truly be safe, again? Too much...
<p><b>RONAN</b></p><p><br></p><p>My entire life has been manipulated by other's lies and secrets. Choices have been taken out of my hands before I even knew they existed. Loved ones have been ripped from my life.</p><p>Yet, somehow, I am supposed to guide others down the road of forgiveness.</p><p>I am Father Ronan O'Hanlon, but I may not be for long. Situations have arisen that are making me...
When the latest string of murders, sweeping New York City, lands on Detective Fitzgerald S. Rodriguez's desk, the signature evidence hits too close to home. Being unable to stop the murder of his own mother has made Fitz a jaded man. Now, he will stop at nothing to protect the one he loves. Serial killer, Mark Chambers, is like a cat that preys...
Bailey Davis is doing everything right. At least, that's what she thinks until she is blind-sided by the ultimate betrayal. She needs the truth; she needs Fitz. Retired detective turned private investigator, Fitzgerald Rodriguez, loves his life. He's living his dream, a dream he never thought possible. When a friend tells him Bailey's story, his need to help those who can't help themselves...
EFFY My name is Effy McPhee. Life hasn't always been kind to me, that is—until Stella. God gifted me with the most amazing daughter. I have one job: to teach her that true strength comes from kindness, love, and compassion. I vowed I would lead by example. I thought it would be easy. However, through no fault of my own, I fear I have failed her. This is the story of my life cut short. FITZ I'm...
The truth never stays hidden. It will rise to the surface and bite you in the ass . . . eventually. Cannes, France. Spring Break. Three best friends pull off the heist of a lifetime . . . or did they? Some say yes, others say no. Twenty years later, after the dust has settled, three families are torn apart. Who will be left to pick up the pieces the lies and deceptions left behind? Will a lost...
If you purchased the Killing Me Softly Anthology you have an early version of Hard To Love. This is an updated version of the story. Antonia Phillips and Grace Fleming are not only cousins and best friends, they're the dynamic duo of Discreet Investigations. And they've caught their first case. The client is Mason Hartman, a victim of temporary...
Money. Family. Power. Everything else is a waste of Ciarán's time. As the eldest son of the O'Hanlon Family, Ciarán knows it's his responsibility to carry the weight of their sins on his shoulders. He will do anything to protect them at any cost. When his sister, Eevee, finds more trouble than she bargained for, Ciarán's world turns upside down...
He is determined to save his business; she is determined to protect her heart. My name is Rayden Cornell and I have been drifting through life, trying to find that magical passion that helps life make sense. Until recently, life meant living in my parent's basement. A chance to go to culinary college led me to where I am today—on my way to...
<p>Donald Willows is dying, but has one last item to check off his bucket list. Hopefully, the enticement of winning his house and the magic of the holidays will lure in just the right person!</p><p><br></p><p>Holly Kirby was a bit shocked when she read the ad. The winner of the Christmas contest would receive a house! Knowing this might be some sort of scam, she still can't help but imagine...
Mick I was living the American dream. I had a beautiful wife and a career that I loved. Then everything I knew and loved was lost to me forever. With nothing left, I set out to lose myself in New York City. What I found, instead, was a best friend who would change my life forever. This is the story of how one person's kindness set me on a journey that would change my life forever. This is not a...
Ciarán Money. Family. Power. Everything else is a waste of Ciarán's time. As the eldest son of the O'Hanlon Family, Ciarán knows it's his responsibility to carry the weight of their sins on his shoulders. He will do anything to protect them at any cost. When his sister, Eevee, finds more trouble than she bargained for, Ciarán's world turns upside down by the secrets she holds. Will tragedy...
Andy Justice is a single dad, trying to teach his daughter, Stella, how to live in a world without labels . . . to love and be loved for who she is. To value family and friends, and always be kind. The lesson may not seem extraordinary, but when you're a single, gay man, battling Parkinson's who's adopted a deaf girl orphaned because her mother...