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A street-smart eighteen-year-old thief takes on what he thought would be an easy score.

Now he's trapped between four lethal ex-mercenaries...

And a dangerous world of secrets ready to steal far more than he ever bargained for.

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"I have a feeling it's going to be a crazy ride."
— Person with Excellent Taste, Ch. 1

"I'm hooked. The action and pacing were fantastic."
— Man of Culture, Ch. 1

"Awesome start"
— My Hype Man, Ch. 1

"Dang, step-dad-mercs will get him though."
— Some Guy on Ch. 3

Welcome to Philpott Towers! Ten years apart in age, living very different lives, the Phillpott brothers are not close, but their father’s death sees the two returning to share their grandiose family home. Gray Philpott is a successful poet but rather less successful human being, now living with Vince, his solicitor elder brother in their father’s shadow—what could go wrong?

Close proximity forces both brothers to reassess their lives, and the Summer wreaks remarkable changes as the two settle into a new relationship, with both their lives and their emotional lives going in new directions.

As an unexpected arrival at the Academy and destined to become the most powerful psychic in history, how did Richter, the Gray Wolf, survive amidst countless scheming eyes and seize control of his fate?

All heroes must grow...

Everything in Emmett urges him to run away from Finley, who radiates danger. After a few encounters, however, when his healing nature takes over and tries to put a smile on the face of the constantly sad Finley, the question of what Finley actually is becomes more pressing, cause being in danger is the last thing he needs.
Fin tries rather unsuccessfully to run away from himself, with nowhere holding him for long. But Emmett's bright smile and strange blue-violet eyes intrigue him more than a little. Now if he only knew what exactly Emmett actually is, he might be able to deal with his strange-behaving dragon-side.

Sam, a young man fascinated by knighthood, is astounded when a knight-errant rides into his rural village of Reabury. Cloaked in mystery, the knight reveals little, but before Sam can discover his secrets, tragedy strikes. A child from the village is kidnapped by ruthless bandits and held for ransom. Upon hearing the news, the knight prepares to confront them, but he cannot do it alone. Only Sam knows the way, and thus begins a journey that will test his courage and define the true meaning of heroism. The outcome, however, leads to a tragic consequence that will change his life forever.

New Orleans, March 1788. In the roaring fires of the burning city, a boy is conceived. A child of magic, foretold to be too un-conforming, too powerful, threatening to overthrow the balance of power. Can his parents protect the unborn while rebuilding their home from the ashes?

The historic background of "Shadow's Reach", split into four Novellas. This first novella spans the time from conception to birth of Lucien Noir and the construction of Maison Noir.

A trip that puts you on a collision course with the one who is to be your mate as prophesied in your dreams. Warnings of the coming war that you have been secretly told you'll need to stop. An invasion force masquerading as pirates. Combine the three and an empire is born. Mark Alexander's destiny awaits.

Book 4 of the Westward Confederation Series

Lee's not fourteen anymore. He’s twenty-two now—financially responsible, business-savvy, fiercely loyal to the family that saved him. But beneath the surface, he's still haunted by a past he barely survived.
He’s dodging therapy, reeling from the discovery of a missing brother, and surrounded by a meddling, well-meaning family who love hard and interfere harder.
His moral compass? Bent.
His heart? Still up for grabs.
Adulting isn’t a finish line—it’s a fight. And Lee’s about to learn some battles aren’t meant to be fought alone.

Rory was born with the mark of Cian, a sign he's fated to great power, and also, according to tradition, he’s got to marry Prince Kieran. It’s their destiny. Unfortunately, homosexuality isn’t looked highly upon by the kingdom, and nobody, including Kieran, wants this marriage to happen. But it must, because Cian has decreed it and playing favor with the God is more important than ever with war brewing on the home front. Will the boys find a way around tradition or will they be forced to marry? And what about producing an heir? With enemies encroaching, friends becoming foes, and lies and deception abound, can they find a happy ending?

For Tony Scott coming home, five years since he left Thompsonville, to chase his dreams, is daunting. Five years since he has seen the only place he could call home, the only people he has been able to call family, and the only man he has ever loved!
If he is to find happiness he knows he must face the mistakes of his past and face those left behind.
What will he find there? Will the town have changed, or will it still be that sleepy seaside haven he had grown to love? Will he be welcomed back, or will he be shunned? All he can do is step off that bus and knock on that door. Only then will he know if he really is in a good place!