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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...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A contemporary romance that will take your breath away.' Reader Views Reviewer's Choice Literary AwardsWinner - 2025 IndieReader Discovery Award for RomanceWinner - 2025 Passionate Plume Award - ContemporaryWinner - 2025 HOLT Medallion Award - Best First BookFinalist - 2025 HOLT Medallion Award - Long ContemporaryFinalist - 2025 American Fiction Awards - RomanceFinalist - 2024 Copyright Reader Views Reviewer's Choice Literary Awards - RomanceHonorable Mention - 2025 Beach Book Festival - Romance_____Shaken and stirred.Five years is a long time between drinks for old friends, Andie and Chris.Shaken by a series of heartbreaks, Andie’s fear of jumping into new relationships le...

Descend into Darkness and Embrace Destiny: The Witch's Rebirth Reaches its Epic Conclusion in Spear of Lugh: The Witch's Rebirth Part IIIThe final battle for humanity looms. Will Merona rise to meet her destiny, or be consumed by the encroaching darkness?Return to the shadowed world of 544 AD Septimania, a long-lost town in ancient Gaul, where the echoes of a devastating plague still linger. A fragile hope has bloomed amongst the untamed bonfires and lingering sorrow, but it is about to be extinguished. Samhain approaches, and with it, the veil between worlds thins, allowing an ancient darkness, thought to be defeated, to rise once more.Destiny calls to Merona, the reborn witch who emer...

Dive into Darkness and Destiny with Michaela Riley's "Cauldron of Dagda: The Witch's Rebirth, Part II"Award-winning author Michaela Riley returns with the highly anticipated second installment in her "Witch's Rebirth" series, "Cauldron of Dagda: The Witch's Rebirth, Part II." Prepare to be swept away into a world where ancient myths clash with the harsh realities of a crumbling empire, where love battles against looming darkness, and where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.Set in the year 540 A.D., Riley expertly crafts a historical backdrop teeming with political intrigue and the ever-present threat of a rising evil. As chaos descends upon the Eastern Roman Empire, threate...

Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I by Michaela Riley - A Dark Fantasy Series You Can’t Put Down.Forget everything you thought you knew about witches.  Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I isn't just another fantasy novel; it's an immersive experience that will grip you from the first page and linger long after you've turned the last. Marked by a forgotten past and bound by a love that transcends millennia, our heroine is reborn with a singular, vital purpose: to unlock a prophecy that holds the key to saving her world. But can she survive long enough to decipher its secrets?Step back in time to 478 AD Gaul, a world teetering on the edge of collapse. The remna...

Teens can gain encouragement through inspiration quotes, practice mindfulness coloring in mandalas and journal thoughts and feelings in this workbook.