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“Another fun and very readable mystery by Michele Scott… Her protagonist is someone whom most women readers can identify—a modern woman with flaws and limitations just like all of us.” -Suite101.com Napa Valley winery manager Nikki Sands is full of Christmas cheer and anticipating an exciting family vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to ring in the New Year. Along with her husband Derek, his brother Simon, and Simon’s boyfriend Marco they head for sun, surf, and sand expecting to enjoy some serious R & R.However, things turn dark rather rapidly when Nikki uncovers a dead body washed up on the shore. The victim--a woman who goes by the name Dream, was staying at the same h...

The big day is swiftly approaching for Nikki Sands...Manager of the Malveaux Estates in Napa Valley—and her fiance Derek Malveaux, who owns the winery. But when they start receiving cryptic messages questioning their belief in fate, things quickly turn fatal.As the wedding grows closer, it seems the entire affair is cursed. A chewing gum fiasco forces Nikki to cut her hair and go platinum blonde. Then Derek’s old college buddies, along with an assortment of old flames and frustrating family relations, show up to work Nikki’s last nerve. But when Nikki’s close pal Simon is shot as he walks her down the aisle, Nikki realizes that she has to find a matrimonial murderer before her weddin...

Nikki Sands is right where she wants to be, managing the luxurious Malveaux Estates in the heart of Napa Valley and sharing her life with her beloved boyfriend, Derek Malveaux.Nikki's life takes a detour as she's reluctantly thrust into the role of event coordinator when a charismatic guru and his followers descend upon the winery's boutique hotel and spa for a transformative retreat.Things take a dark turn during the group's first outing aboard the renowned Napa Valley Wine Train when one of his devoted followers vanishes without a trace. The shocking discovery of the missing disciple in the wine storage car—where someone has quite literally silenced him with a fatal twist—sends shockwa...

Nikki Sands is back...this time she finds herself putting on her sleuthing hat in the land down under!

Nikki and her boss-turned-boyfriend Derek Malveaux are in Australia to visit the Hahndorf Winery, but it seems they’ve also walked onto a movie set.

When lead actress Lucy Swanson is found dead in her trailer, bitten by a poisonous snake delivered as a "gift", Nikki must comb the vineyards of the valley to catch a killer with a venomous streak—before she’s struck herself.

 

As the Vineyard Manager at Malveaux Estates, Nikki Sands knows a lot about wine pairings, but she has a harder time making matches in her own life.Is it finally time to give up her crush on her boss, Derek Malveaux, and commit to winemaker Andres? With big changes afoot at the Estates, Nikki’s days of wine and roses may be over sooner than she thinks…Malveaux Estates has added a boutique hotel and spa to its beautiful grounds, and everyone in Napa is abuzz about the hotel’s restaurant, Georges on the Vineyard. Its opening has been delayed a bit by the quirks of star chef Georges Debussey, better known for his cuisine than his couth. When Georges doesn’t return to the kitchen after a ...

Life is sweet for Nikki Sands...She’s toasting her new job at Malveaux Estate in Napa Valley and balancing a love triangle with a neighboring winemaker and her boss, vineyard owner Derek Malveaux—the catch of the county. And tonight, Nikki will be on the arm of Napa’s golden boy at a Sonoma mansion for the wedding of the decade. Nikki’s friend Isabel agreed to cater the wedding—before she learned that the groom was her cheating lover. After the ceremony, Isabel asks Nikki to bring the obnoxious bride another glass of wine. However, the bride won't be drinking that glass of wine or any wine ever again asNikki finds the new wife sprawled on the floor—murdered.Since the dearly ...

Step into a world where the allure of Napa Valley's wine country conceals a web of secrets, seduction, and murder.Nikki Sands is an amateur sleuth with an uncanny talent for uncorking hidden truths. When an obnoxious diner costs Nikki her waitressing job, her life takes an unexpected turn. Enter Derek Malveaux, a wealthy and undeniably attractive vintner, whose offer of a prestigious position at his vineyard proves too tempting to resist. With her wine expertise as her armor, Nikki dives headfirst into a world of opulence and intrigue, where every glass holds a secret and every smile conceals a motive.But the lush vineyards of Malveaux Estate harbor more than just exquisite grapes; they hold...

Outward Arrangements is a full-length collection of narrative, observational and meditative poems written in free-verse style and covering such topics as identity, self-esteem, health, family, parenting, advancing age, nature and the evanescence of existence. The work is a journey of discovery, as the author looks both within himself and in the outside world to seek meaning in everyday life.One section of the book originated as the text in Instagram posts, with the poet sharing his delight in making odd revelations—like finding an empty baby stroller parked on the sidewalk, a pair of Chuck Taylor sneakers left underneath a city park bench and an old pay phone toppled and splayed on the gro...

Complex PTSD is not the same as the term PTSD. PTSD is a condition that can manifest itself after a single traumatic event like a car accident. Complex PTSD is a condition that can develop when a human being has been exposed to repeated trauma like childhood abuse, a kidnapping or being a prisoner of war.In this book, I endeavour to show you what life has been like for me as a survivor of childhood abuse. If you are a survivor like me, this may resonate with you as you recognize my struggles with certain aspects of life with your own. For those of you who are therapists and psychologists out there, I hope my book will help you with a deeper insight into the world of living with Complex PTSD....

Sexual abuse is one of the worst tortures an individual can be exposed to but for an innocent child it is completely traumatizing! A developing child has not had any life experience of sex and has no idea as to what is happening to them and why. It is terrifying and soul-destroying!In this book Elizabeth tells her story of a world of brutal sex-offenders, murderers and inconceivably neglectful adults. Her so-called father loaned her out to vicious sexual predators for their enjoyment. She suffered sexual abuse throughout her childhood and desperately tried to seek help from the adults around her, who chose to ignore her. A girl deeply traumatized and forgotten by everyone in society - even d...

Faith has survived a harrowing life that leaves her with lasting damage to her mind and body. She finds herself injured and sitting on a beach, wondering how she got there. Faith has amnesia from a large bleeding headwound.Meet Sam, an elite combat search and rescue medic in the Navy. He has dedicated his life to serving his country when a sniper's bullet changes everything. Sam takes a walk along the beach one night after a disappointing future career talk with his CO. He finds Faith near the waterline in a bloodied state and saves her life.Together, they learn how to carry on living after their traumas but as their physical injuries start to fade, they discover something else. Someone is s...

Grace has worked hard through medical school and been accepted into one of the most prestigious intern programs in the country. A case of mistaken identity changes Grace's life completely. She now has to constantly look over her shoulder to guard her son- Noah from being taken.
The Rojas cartel is renowned for being ruthless and takes everything they want, including people. When one of their highest members is involved in a scandal, he goes back to Chile to hide from the US authorities. Five years later a shocking truth is revealed and the hunted becomes the hunter.
Can Grace guard her son from one of the most vicious criminals in the world? Who can she turn to for help?

Sarah is a single mom. She survived an arson attempt when a lunatic man tried to burn the house she and her children were sleeping in. She is still suffering from nightmares after the fire and being hounded by journalists who broadcast her on national news. She still feels traumatized and as if someone is following her, even though all the news reporters have long gone. Is it all in her head or does she have a stalker?Grant is an ex Navy SEAL suffering from PTSD after he nearly lost his life in an explosion in Afghanistan. He has to learn to walk again after being medically discharged from the Navy. He buries himself in work as soon as he can as a contract architect. Can Grant find a reason ...

In this gripping tale of love, courage, and second chances, Jennifer faces the fight of her life. After surviving a near-death experience in her broken marriage, she knows she must protect her son, Joshua, before it's too late. But escaping a second time won’t be easy... and trust may be even harder to find.Meet Cameron, a former Navy SEAL haunted by his past and battling his inner demons after losing his best friend. He has locked away his heart—until fate brings Jennifer into his life. Can they both heal from their scars and find love when they least expect it?This story is a powerful journey about rediscovering oneself and daring to love again.Get your copy today and dive into this em...

Economic factors and corruption are the main stumbling blocks that hinder and in some cases reverse the attempts to protect Sundarbans and its wildlife. As the population grows larger, the greater the pressure to turn the world’s largest mangrove forest into a source of income. Poachers and illegal loggers have connections that allow them to continue their deadly trade with impunity. This is the prime theme of the environmental novel “Fear Not the Spirit”.     Mubarak Al Mansur is the District Forest Officer of the eastern zone of the Sundarbans. Ever since he took office, he clashed with a vicious circle of bandits led by Ya. Ya and his men had been poaching and lo...