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“Shea’s background in law enforcement gives the well-researched book authenticity.” —Williamson County Sun (Texas) To stop a terrorist attack, a veteran FBI agent must join forces with a bank robber. FBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence has just transferred to the bank robbery unit based out of Connecticut's New Haven field office. Near his breaking point after the recent death of his father, he makes the move to care for his aging mother. Declan Enright, a former police officer recently fired over a controversial shooting, has reached his own breaking point. Confronted with insurmountable financial burdens in the wake of his early termination, Declan is desperate for a way to provide for his wife and three daughters. Tapping into an elite skill set forged during his time as a US Navy special warfare operator and using the insider knowledge of a former police officer, Declan crosses the threshold and commits the perfect crime. Nick Lawrence is assigned to the case and begins closing in. But when a series of terrorist attacks rattles the nation, the two men find their fates intertwined. And the only way to prevent the next attack is to work together.

A fast-paced adventure and mystery to satisfy children, parents, teachers, and librarians all over the world. Jake's Quest for the Five Stones empowers and teaches children the value of self-worth, hope, trust, and how important it is to know one's own character and feelings. When Jake's community turns its back on him, he goes on a secret quest to find a rare flower that can help him solve his challenges. Along this journey, Jake learns how to connect with crystals and use their unique properties and extraordinary abilities to help teach him some of life's most important lessons. This book teaches children about the value of inner guidance and how to overcome life's challenges. Full of adventure, curiosity, wisdom, and wonder, this book is ideal for anyone who wishes to understand crystals' healing powers and how to best connect with and care for them.

“One of those suspenseful, highly addictive novels that keep you saying, ‘just one more chapter’ until suddenly you’ve stayed up all night to finish it.” —Christopher Castellani, author of Leading Men Hannah Webber fears she will never be a mother, but her prayers are finally answered when she gives birth to a son. In an era of high-stakes parenting, nurturing Sam's intellect becomes Hannah's life purpose. She invests body and soul into his development, much to the detriment of her marriage. She convinces herself, however, that Sam's acceptance at age fourteen to the most prestigious of New England boarding schools overseen by an illustrious headmaster, justifies her choices. When he arrives at Dunning, Sam is glad to be out from under his mother's close watch. And he enjoys his newfound freedom―until, late one night, he stumbles upon evidence of sexual misconduct at the school and is unable to shake the discovery. Both a coming-of-age novel and a portrait of an evolving mother-son relationship, The Nine is the story of a young man who chooses to expose a corrupt world operating under its own set of rules―even if it means jeopardizing his mother's hopes and dreams.

Stories … They are the building blocks of our lives. They are our memories. They are how we come to know our history. They are our escapism and entertainment. Some fact, some fiction, and some are a clever little mix. These thirty-one stories are fiction. Short and scary. Delivered to you in small, terrifying bursts, much the way you'd experience each individual room in a haunted-house attraction. They were specifically written to be enjoyed by both the not-too-young and old alike. Inside, you'll find horror, drama, even a few laughs-and zombies. Zombies by the ton. Gnawing, gnashing, stumbling, and staring … Right. At. You. Waiting … for a bite-sized offering. The authors and other contributors to this book: Ted Nulty, W. J. Lundy, Brian Parker, A. R. Shaw, Michael Robertson, John Gregory Hancock, William Allen, Shawn Chesser, Armand Rosamilia, Heath Stallcup, Saul Tanpepper, Jack Wallen, Michelle Bryan, P. Mark DeBryan, S. G. Lee, James Dean, Shannon Walters, Shaun Phelps, Joseph Cautilli and Marisha Cautilli, Edward P. Cardillo, Adrianne Lemke, J. Rudolph, Mike Evans, Veronica Smith, Toni L. H. Boughton, H. J. Harry, Jeffrey Clare, T. W. Piperbrook, Chris Bostic, Rich Baker, Cedric Nye, Greg P. Ferrell, Allen Gamboa, Lori Fontanez, Andrew Kish, E .S. Oakes, André Vazquez Jr. (cover artist), Mysti Holsinger-Stitt (proofreader), and Sara Jones (editor).

Catherine Mae Blackston is missing. She is not the first. While investigating Blackston's recent activities, FBI Agent Jeremy Winter stumbles upon a string of missing persons within state parks. Unable to convince his boss that Blackston's disappearance is anything other than a lost hiker, Winter joins forces with a local police officer to continue the search. As the clues mount, a dark figure from Jeremy's past emerges with an ultimatum-one that could force him out of the bureau. Afraid that his girlfriend, fellow agent Maggie Keeley, will be dragged into a high-stakes political game, he delays his decision. But as the tally of missing persons increases, Winter closes in on the unlikeliest of suspects. The bodies are out there. He just has to find them before his past catches up with him.

Books 5 through 8 in the Marriage Maker series One Good Gentleman by Summer Hanford Emilia Glasbarr doesn't want to be a country miss with a yard full of geese and a scant handful of neighbors. She wants the music, theater, and art found in Scotland's capital city. She's sunk her every resource into finishing school to find a city-dwelling husband. Unfortunately, the only man interested wants her for a far less savory purpose. Her virtue or her dreams … which must she abandon? Shameless by Erin Rye As the daughter of a well-known madam, Juliet Thatcher knows more about men than she cares to-which is why she has no intention of following in her mother's footsteps. Juliet agrees to her mother's request that she attend Lady Peddington's School for Young Ladies to prepare her for life as a courtesan. She hopes that the school year will give her time to convince her mother to allow her to pursue a career as a dressmaker, instead. When Lady Peddington extorts from Juliet a game of cards with notorious rake Duke Hamilton, Juliet knows there's only one way to deal with a man like him: beat him at cards, then disappear. Carrick Hamilton, the Duke of Hamilton, does not sustain long romances. But Sir Stirling James knows he simply hasn't met a woman hot blooded enough to set his blood-and his heart-on fire. When Stirling challenges him to meet the woman Stirling swears he will marry, Carrick can't resist the challenge. Redemption of a Marquess by Tarah Scott Valan Grey, the sixth Earl of Edmonds, the Marquess of Northington, has no wish to sire an heir. His three-year-old nephew will carry on the title. His fertile sister has already borne her husband another son and a daughter for good luck. The title is safe. So why marry? Miss Jeanine Matheson has graduated from Lady Peddington's School for Young Ladies. Only, Jeanine isn't interested in finding a husband-at least, not a young, healthy husband. She aspires to become a businesswoman like Lady Peddington. All she needs is a very rich, very elderly gentleman to marry her and then, well … pass on to his reward. A Marriage of Necessity by Tarah Scott When Viscountess Kinsley's father lost all but their home and then drank himself to death, creditors stood ready to seize what remained. Anne's only hope of saving her family is to find a husband through Lady Peddington's School for Young Ladies. Only, upon graduation, Anne finds herself the victim of jealous gossip that claims she seeks multiple lovers. Now no respectable man will have her. Kennedy Douglas, Viscount Buchanan, has refused to marry-until his terminally ill father threatens to marry Kennedy's younger sister to a known wife-beater unless Kennedy immediately weds and produces an heir. The man known as The Marriage Maker matches Kennedy with the ravishing Viscountess Kinsely, but time is running out. Kennedy's father is declining rapidly, and he's the only one who knows where Kennedy's sister is being held against her will.

As she waited in the darkness of the auditorium to watch their youngest son take his diploma in hand, Ellen Brighton had taken her husband's hand and squeezed it. She realized again how right she had been to marry the man seated beside her. She could think of no one she would rather be marooned on a desert island with than this man who was her husband, her friend, her lover. Suddenly, the empty nest before her had felt wonderfully full. But that bright anticipation of the future is cut short when Ellen's health begins to fail. A devastating medical diagnosis is followed by a heart-rending search to understand why God would allow this to happen to them. Yet Jake's love remains strong, even when he is overwhelmed by the changes and adjustments he must endure. Then, quite innocently, Jake meets Julia Sinclair, a young widow who understands his struggle as no else can. And as their friendship grows, Jake finds himself faced with the most difficult decision he can ever make regarding his love Ellen. “A startlingly honest portrayal of love, commitment, and redemption in the midst of tragedy.” —Library Journal

Perfect isn't good enough. Recently divorced, Tara Spencer is a devoted single mom to her eleven-year-old daughter and is still healing from her failed marriage of fourteen years. As she embarks on an exciting new career, the last thing she needs is a man in her life. Then she meets the alluring Dr. Geoffrey Jensen, a bedazzling psychotherapist who isn't what he seems. Adept at manipulation, Geoffrey toys with Tara's mind, compelling her to change for him. When she discovers his shocking secret, will she find the courage to get out in time, or will it be too late?

FBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence is in hot pursuit of a brilliant serial killer. He's also the next target on the killer's list. The serial killer is known as The Ferryman. His series of unpredictable and horrific murders have terrified the residents of Austin, Texas, and stymied local law enforcement. Special Agent Cheryl Simmons of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit is known throughout the Bureau as a legend among their elite profilers. For the better part of the last four years, she's devoted herself to tracking The Ferryman, and this may be her best chance to catch him. For the killer has chosen fellow FBI Agent Nick Lawrence as his next victim. Why? No one knows. When will he attack? No one knows that either. But the Ferryman is coming. Soon. And using Nick as bait is the only way to catch him… Shea's third book in the Nick Lawrence series delivers the knockout punch fans have come to expect. Burning Truth is a fast-paced thrill ride filled with twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.

In 1893, on the eve of the great race for land, Benjamin David prays for God to guide him to his Promised Land. Finding property and preaching to the lost are his only ways of honoring his deceased fiancée. He hasn't counted on Elmer (Elsie) Smith claiming the same plot and refusing to leave. Not only is she a burr in his side, but she is full of the homesteading know-how he is sadly lacking. Obtaining a claim in the Cherokee Strip Land Run is Elsie Smith's only hope for survival, and not just any plot, she has a specific one in mind. The land's not only a way to honor her pa and his life, but also to provide a livelihood for herself. She's willing to put in whatever it takes to get that piece of property, and Elsie's determined to keep it. Her bitterness is what protects her, and she has no intentions of allowing that preacher to lay claim to her land … or her heart.