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They thought John Beckett would be an easy target. They thought wrong.

Deep undercover as the right-hand man to a ruthless crime lord, British Secret Service officer John Beckett’s mission is blown when a dangerous data leak exposes his identity. Now a marked man, Beckett is on the run — but his enemies have made it personal by kidnapping his niece, Amber.

In a world without trust, survival means risking everything.

Darkness on the Edge of Town is a pulse-pounding thriller perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Lee Child, and Robert Ludlum. Dive into Matthew Hattersley’s gripping John Beckett Series, where loyalty comes at a high price, and the next move could be your last.

Stand-alone Crossroads Bodyguards romance, complete with HEA — and plenty of heat and heart along the way!

Sexy, newly single, former Marine Andrew Charles Elliot IV, aka Ace, was ready for a life with no drama and no one to answer to. After a broken engagement and twelve years in the Corps he hoped his fresh start in Harper’s Crossing would be just what he needed. But after laying eyes on his new neighbor, he knew all he really needed was her…

Stephanie Holland excelled at taking care of others both at work as a nurse and as an incredible big sister to her twin siblings. The gorgeous redhead had no room to think of anyone else… that is until he moved next door…

After years of putting the needs of others before her own, would she be able to surrender to the idea of someone taking care of her? Would Ace be able to convince her that he wanted to be there for her — mind, body and soul? Could he make her see that she was All He Needs?

From USA Today Bestselling author Ruth Hartzler comes this heartwarming story of love and forgiveness.

When Noah Hostetler while on rumspringa loses control of a borrowed car on an icy road and drives into a buggy, the Miller sisters are hurt. Injured and with unforgivingness in her heart, Hannah Miller vows she will never again feel for Noah what she once did… a deep and loyal love.
Both Hannah and Noah believe that with God’s grace anything is possible, but healing from a painful past is no easy task. Can Hannah rediscover what once she felt for Noah before his terrible mistake, or will her heart remain closed to him forever?

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Amy Ohara thought her 21st birthday cruise off the coast of Japan would be an exciting adventure and new beginnings instead of a painful betrayal. But when she’s taken hostage by human traffickers, her only choices are to dive into the black waters below or face a terrifying fate. As the yacht explodes behind her, Amy feels lucky to be alive — until she washes ashore in a time nearly 700 years in the past. With her fiery red hair and striking green eyes, she’s an outsider in a world where samurai rule, and survival is anything but certain.

Meanwhile, 10-year-old Hiroki Tanaka, a fisherman’s son, is swept away by a violent earthquake that pulls him beneath the waves. When he surfaces, everything he knows is gone, and he too finds himself thrust into Japan’s brutal past. Lost in an unfamiliar world of ancient traditions and looming dangers, Hiroki and Amy must navigate their new reality — where the sea’s mysteries run deep, and their very lives hang in the balance.
Will they find a way back home, or will history rewrite their futures forever?

A dead body. A floating stationery shop. A Cajun town full of secrets.

When Mila Breaux’s big-city art dreams go up in flames, she heads back to her roots — and straight into trouble. Armed with calligraphy pens, washi tape, and a stubborn streak, Mila transforms her late uncle’s rickety houseboat into the world’s only mobile stationery shop.

But her grand opening hits a snag when a pile of human bones turns up in the waters near the dock.

Now Mila’s caught in a bayou-sized mystery, tangled in small-town secrets, suspicious neighbors, and one ridiculously handsome (if wildly unmotivated) game warden. Good thing she’s got backup: an outdoorsy bestie who may or may not talk to animals, her Auntie Roma, and a sassy rescue cat with attitude to spare.

Can Mila crack the case before her new life sinks like a stone?

Murder by the Letter is the irresistible first entry in The Lettering Detective Cozy Mystery Series — perfect for fans of crafty heroines, Southern charm, and page-turning whodunits with heart.

Have you ever wondered if there are individuals within the government who can predict the future? Where are they, how do they live, and how do they gain insight into what lies ahead… “3:13 AM” will unravel an alternative tale about one of these oracles.

El sets off with his colleague Marian to Asia. After a twelve-hour flight from London to Bangkok, their journey leads them through Patong to one of the picturesque islands in the Indian Ocean. Their destination is a point that cannot be found on the world map. Only when you zoom in from a satellite image will you see Koh An — a jungle-covered remnant of lava, the sandy beach of which is only fifty leisurely steps long.
It is here that secret agents have been assigned to meet with the mysterious Mr. Lee. By the will of fate, Raymond Lee knows a little more about the world than any of us. And this time his terrible prophecy will make the blood of even the most cold-blooded leaders of the counter-terrorism department run cold. What Mr. Lee saw in his vision is capable of turning life on Earth upside down. But the most terrifying realization is that his predictions have never been wrong.

“The automobile has come to stay. But when a man has no business, it is a rather expensive luxury, and I would advise no man, be he farmer or merchant, to buy one until he has sufficient income to keep it up. A horse and buggy will afford a great deal of enjoyment… ” – John M. Studebaker

For a couple of generations of Americans, along with Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, there was Studebaker, and though it is no longer in existence, the Studebaker Automobile Company is still part of the popular culture. When a 1950s family is depicted on television today, the likelihood is that the family car is a Studebaker. The symbolic power of the Studebaker name was recently exemplified when South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Kris Maher, writing in The Wall Street Journal, noted “For decades, the biggest symbol of this Midwestern city’s decline was the vacant Studebaker plant at one end of the city with its broken windows. Kevin Smith, a business owner in South Bend who bought the property to renovate it, said the empty relic was holding the city back. ‘It looms over the town,’ he said. ‘Everyone had the feeling that we could no longer compete. These days, some 40 organizations, including tech companies and a school that teaches coding to children, rent space on the 1.2 million-square-foot campus, including one building with an open floor plan and interior glass walls. Now called the Renaissance District, it is a symbol of the rebound in the state’s fourth-largest city.'”

Today, people have likely heard of the name Studebaker without realizing that before Detroit was dominated by the Big Three automakers, there was a fourth major automobile company. The story of the Studebaker company and the Studebaker family exemplifies both the American dream and the difficulty in sustaining that dream.

The Studebaker Brothers: The Lives and Legacy of the Family Behind the Famous Automobile Company chronicles how the family built up a manufacturing empire and made some of America’s most famous cars. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Studebaker brothers like never before.

Who is the man behind the Crocodile Dreaming 5 book series. Bullied as a child he becomes ever more dangerous as an adult, learning to take revengne on those who try to harm him. But one tragedy after another strikes him, continuing to throw him off balance. Is there any safe place for him and those around him?

An idyllic journey through Australia becomes a nightmare when she discovers terrifying secrets about the man she is with, others he was with have since vanished. She must escape from him in the middle of nowhere. She gets away and goes back to England. His body is found and she is charged with murder. She will not say what happened on that day!

2 faces on TV – VICTIM and KILLER – which is she? She thought she’d escaped. Now a man’s remains are found in a remote Australian waterhole. Police say MURDER! She is linked to it, brought back from England, and charged with the crime. Newspapers say, “KILLED HER LOVER, FED HIM TO CROCODILES!” She will tell nobody what happened on that fateful day!

What is the truth behind a murder? Can police discover it? She sits alone in a jail cell, hiding an awful secret, is there any way out? They say she killed her lover, fed him to crocodiles, and hid the evidence. Who was this man that nobody knew? One person could help, but he and his helicopter have vanished in the middle of nowhere.

Four women vanish, each in a different part of outback Australia. A dead man’s diary tells parts of their stories. Who were they, where did they go, what happened? A new search seeks to uncover the truth and find out who was the man in the middle of it all. Are any alive? At last a new trace.

Out for a day’s adventure exploring the dry bed of Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, two young boys stumble upon a skeleton. It might be all that remains of a fugitive named Randy Bear Heart. Wanted for robbing three banks and killing three cops, Bear Heart was never brought to justice. The FBI is called on to determine how the outlaw avoided arrest for twenty-five years and who put him in the lake wearing chains. The BIA — Bureau of Indian Affairs — gets the very same job. Special Agent John Tall Wolf is put on the case because one of the dead cops was a Native American who worked at the Mercy Ridge Reservation. The FBI wants John to “coordinate all your efforts” through SAC Gilbert Melvin. John is having none of that, saying, “I’ll conduct my investigation as I see fit.” He doesn’t even get along with his own boss, Marlene Flower Moon, head of the BIA’s Office of Justice Services. While interviewing John for his job, Marlene was amused by his assertiveness, and asked him, “What do you want, a license to take scalps?” John said, “Yeah, that’d be good.”

They are all that stands between victory and defeat!

After tragedy tears Gerald’s world apart, he serves as a soldier for years until a single act of sacrifice cuts him off from all he knows.

Seeking a new purpose, a fateful meeting with another lost soul unmasks a shocking secret, compelling him to take up the mantle of guardian as the kingdom erupts into civil war.

Enter Dame Beverly Fitzwilliam, who has trained for this moment since she first held a sword. Swearing to protect their lives, they travel across the kingdom fighting desperate battles, surrounded by powerful enemies who conspire to bring down the Crown.

Their destiny will be determined in a monumental clash of forces where success can save the kingdom, but failure can only mean certain death.

Heir to the Crown is an action-packed medieval fantasy series. If you like epic battles, compelling characters, and a gripping story, then you will love Paul J Bennett’s tale of a kingdom on the brink of war.

Origins of Disobedience: Creation, Rebellion, and God’s Plan for Restoration

What if the story of creation was not just about the beginning, but also a key to understanding God’s ultimate plan for humanity’s future? Origins of Disobedience invites you to dive deep into the grand narrative of the Bible — unveiling how everything started in perfection, how it all went wrong, and how God is working to restore it all.

This fascinating journey is divided into three pivotal sections:
In Section One, step into the breathtaking moment of creation. God designed both the spiritual and physical worlds to exist together in perfect harmony, where the heavens and the earth coexisted in a flawless, unified state. Discover the original beauty and purpose that underpins everything.

Then, in Section Two, witness the tragic moments of rebellion that shattered this harmony. Explore three key events in Scripture: the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the mysterious rebellion of the Sons of God in Genesis 6, and the prideful building of the Tower of Babel. These rebellious acts didn’t just alter the course of human history — they opened a deeper spiritual conflict that still echoes today.

Finally, Section Three reveals God’s unstoppable plan to restore all things. Beginning with His covenant with Abraham, this section traces the thread of redemption through Scripture, from the promises of the prophets to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It all points to the final victory in the book of Revelation, where Jesus completes the restoration of creation.

Engaging, thought-provoking, and full of rich biblical insight, Origins of Disobedience offers a fresh perspective on some of the most familiar stories in the Bible. But more than that, it asks the question: If God’s plan for restoration has already begun, what part will you play in it?

This grumpy cowboy blames his best friend’s sister for a family feud… Grumpy hero + sunshine heroine

Sadie Stephens has loved her brother’s best friend, Lincoln Carver, since she was a girl, but a family feud involving a runaway bride closed any options for a romance. Lincoln’s only interest in her now is one of obligation and guilt. After all, he’s the one responsible for the lassoing “incident” (don’t ask. Lincoln’s life was perfect until his matchmaking granny stuck her nose in his business. Now, he’s accidentally injured his best friend’s sister, the woman partly responsible for a family feud.

Harboring resentment only leads to chaos.

Charlotte McKay is new to Sweetwater Falls, but that doesn’t mean she’s about to look the other way when everyone’s least favorite miser goes missing. Following her dream of selling her cupcakes at a bakery is put on hold as she follows a trail of clues, each more strange than the last. Nearly every person in Sweetwater Falls has a grudge against Amos, who was known more for his penny-pinching than his benevolence.

Everyone’s mourning looks more like griping over how much the cheapskate still owes the people he swindled. Only Charlotte and Marianne know the tender heart Amos truly had beneath his prickly exterior. When it becomes clear that Amos’ murder might go uninvestigated, Charlotte sets out to expose his killer once and for all.

“Marshmallow Murder” is filled with layered clues and cozy moments, written by Molly Maple, which is a pen name for a USA Today bestselling author.