Pinedale High—where every shade of love stands a ghost of a chance.
Blurb
Holden and Peyton don't expect much from senior year. He probably won't manage to date any guys. She'll still pine over Juliette, the beautiful and unattainable cheerleader. But when they step between class bullies and Oliver, a super-hot transfer student, their year starts to go off the rails.
As a star football player, Oliver hadn't anticipated trouble. Turns out Pinedale High not only comes with bullies, but with new friends, plus the ghost of a Civil War soldier, and a shy naked guy in the library. Between the living and the dead, senior year is about to get interesting.
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Ornery Owl's Review
Please come back this evening to read the review. My son and I have to take our elderly cat to the vet this morning. It's a routine appointment, and we're hoping the vet can suggest some solutions to help him gain weight. I wanted to get the promo part of the post up ASAP and didn't want to do a rushed review.
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling author Gabbi Grey lives in beautiful British Columbia where her fur baby chin-poo keeps her safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, she spends her early mornings writing contemporary, gay, sweet, and dark erotic BDSM romances. While she firmly believes in happy endings, she also believes in making her characters suffer before finding their true love. She also writes m/f romances as Gabbi Black and Gabbi Powell.
Melissa Hendrickson is tired of being a good sport, one of the guys. She
wants to find love and settle down in Lilac Lake with the man of her dreams.
She thinks she’s found the man, but he doesn’t know she exists.
After she runs into Ross Roberts, her next door neighbor and former
professional baseball player, during a charity softball game, he requires
her help. She’s more than eager to make amends for causing him to have
knee surgery. Then, a fire destroys her family restaurant and her job as
chef there. She’s forced to think about a lot of changes in her life,
including finding the right man for her.
A spinoff book from the Lilac Lake Inn series, a sweet second-chance,
small-town romance. Another of Judith Keim’s books with strong women
facing challenges and finding love and happiness along the way.
About the Author
Judith Keim, A USA Today Best-Selling Author, is a hybrid author who both
has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels
about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and
find love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling
books are based, in part, on many of the places she's lived or visited and
on the interesting people she's met, creating believable characters and
realistic settings her many loyal readers love.
She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and
now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their adorable
dachshund, Wally, and other members of her family.
While growing up, she loved the idea of writing stories from a young age.
Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or
about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books
in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid
imaginations.
Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm
for her stories.
Two women. Two generations. A lifetime of secrets…
Sydney, 1989. When a secret trunk belonging to her enigmatic mother is
delivered, Olivia Bennet’s safe and predictable world is thrown into
disarray.
Inside the trunk, long-buried secrets tell of a different life that is
totally foreign to shy and unadventurous Olivia. Secrets she’s certain
her mother intended to stay hidden.
For the first time, Olivia has hope of finding answers about her father,
and along with it, her identity. But only if she has the courage to face who
she truly is.
Sydney, 1964. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of multicultural inner Sydney,
Rosemary Benito plans to leave behind her painful past and embrace the
freedom her new home offers.
While her exotic beauty attracts unwanted attention, if she works hard
enough in her new country, Rosemary can become whatever—and
whoever—she wants. She just has to make sure her old life
doesn’t catch up with her.
Neither woman can change their pasts. But if they’re brave enough,
they both have the power to determine their futures…
A poignant family saga full of love and loss that spans two generations.
There’s Something About You, Olivia Bennet, reveals the tender bond
between mother and daughter, the undeniable ties that bind generations
together, and the importance of belonging.
About the Author
Valerie G. Miller is an Australian author celebrated for her dual timeline
historical fiction, weaving heartfelt narratives that resonate across
generations. Rooted in her Italian heritage, Valerie brings rich cultural
nuances to her stories, crafting tales that celebrate family, resilience,
and the deep human need for belonging. Her short stories explore the
intricacies of human connection, capturing the tender moments that bind
people together and create a sense of home in each other's hearts.
In addition to her writing, Valerie is training to become an accredited
book coach, sharing her passion for storytelling and supporting aspiring
writers on their creative journeys.
Originally from Sydney, Valerie now calls Brisbane home, where she lives
with her husband, daughter, and a lively household that includes her dog and
two cats. A lifelong lover of storytelling, she earned her Master of Letters
in Creative Writing in 2021, further honing her craft.
Valerie is never far from her next story, always keeping a novel and a
notebook tucked in her bag, ready to capture inspiration wherever it
strikes.
Inspiration, Guidance, and Lessons for a Meaningful Life.
This heartfelt collection offers powerful truths, invaluable insights, and
practical lessons through anecdotes, personal reflections, and uplifting
stories. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking clarity, purpose, and
direction in life.
Discover how to:
- Grow Personally and Spiritually: Build self-awareness, make ethical
choices, and draw strength from faith.
- Strengthen Relationships: Foster lasting connections rooted in trust,
respect, and heartfelt communication.
- Overcome Challenges with Resilience: Turn adversity into opportunities
for growth.
- Navigate Life’s Transitions with Confidence: Thrive in every stage,
from career changes and leadership roles to family and
entrepreneurship.
- Live a Meaningful Life: Pursue passions, prioritize well-being, and
create a lasting legacy.
-Achieve Balance: Embrace the 4-Quadrants of Personal
Growth—spiritual, social, intellectual, and financial.
Whether you’re a son seeking guidance or a parent sharing wisdom,
this book is a powerful companion for navigating life’s uncertainties
and achieving greatness.
The perfect gift for sons, partners, friends, or anyone searching for
inspiration and guidance to live a meaningful life.
While no book has all the answers, this one provides a wellspring of hope,
support, and actionable inspiration.
From mother to son, these are life lessons every man needs.
A loving reminder: You are never alone, and you are capable of
extraordinary things.
About the Author
Amy Tan is an accomplished business executive and award-winning author with
over twenty years of experience in corporate leadership and market expansion
across Southeast Asia. She holds a Business Administration degree from the
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Postgraduate Certificate from
the University of Nottingham.
Beyond her corporate role, Amy is a passionate storyteller, weaving her
diverse experiences into narratives that explore personal growth,
resilience, and transformation. Her recent book, Revisiting the Depths -
Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace, which won the Literary Titan Gold Book
Award, recounts her emotional and spiritual journey as she overcomes a
long-held fear of the ocean through diving.
Amy’s latest book, Life Lessons from Mom: For the Man You’ll
Become, is a thoughtfully crafted guide that offers practical wisdom on
navigating life’s challenges, cultivating meaningful relationships,
and building a legacy of love. She is also the author of Doing Business in
ASEAN and China: An Ultimate Guide to Doing Business, which showcases her
expertise in regional economic integration.
Having lived in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, Amy
brings a rich, cross-cultural perspective to her writing, inspiring readers
to overcome challenges and make positive changes. Her work highlights the
powerful impact of storytelling on personal and professional
development.
Simon and Vic are home from their honeymoon, just in time for a brand new case!
Mysterious missing person reports, a cursed motorcycle club, and an ancient entity add up to trouble. A bad bargain to stop a long-ago gang war requires a yearly sacrifice from a tightly-knit group of riders, and even their coven of witches hasn’t been able to stop the deaths.
Then the granddaughter of a former lighthouse keeper comes to Simon for help. When the lighthouses were automated, they lost their live-in guardians, who worked protective spells to shield the coast from killer storms and a murderous creature. Those protections are fading, and an old evil has gained power, growing stronger with every life it claims.
Can Simon and Vic end the deaths and disappearances, or have they finally found a foe too powerful to stop?
Thunder Road is an action-packed MM paranormal romance chock full of old magic, protective guardians, found family, an ancient monster, brave motorcyclists, helpful ghosts, loyal friends, psychic visions, hurt/comfort, supernatural suspense, and an evolving, established romantic relationship with all the feels.
“What made the club bosses think someone had gone missing as opposed to just taking off on their own?” Ross leaned forward, intrigued.
About the Author
Morgan Brice is the romance pen name of bestselling author Gail Z. Martin. Morgan writes urban fantasy MM paranormal romance, with plenty of action, adventure and supernatural thrills to go with the happily ever after. Gail writes epic and urban fantasy, with less romance, more explosions.
All of the modern-day Morgan Brice and Gail Z. Martin series crossover, so characters from one series appear in cameos and on page in important secondary roles in books from other series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the more you read the more the expanded universe of friendships and connections becomes clear.
Morgan and Gail believe that paranormal elements make any story even better, and her worlds are full of ghosts, psychics, shifters, creatures, vampires, monster hunters, and magic.
She's also a huge fan of the TV show Supernatural. (Chibi art by Kamidiox)
31st - 6th - Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did I buy this book?" (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
Yep. This was back in the early 2000s. It amazed me that anyone would publish the story in its current form. I went through it and started editing it. I wish I'd had the self-confidence to try and become an editor at that point. I might have spared myself the back problems I currently have thanks to decades spent working in physically punitive jobs.
Fortunately, I didn't buy either Twilight or 50 Shades of Nope. I quickly DNFed both of those and returned them to their owners of questionable taste.
Look for Ornery Owl's review of today's featured book soon, probably on Monday.
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Ominous Odyssey is a thriller and a love story. It takes place four years
after teenager Amos McCabe escaped from kidnappers. Now, with a degree in
archeology and anthropology, he gets an invitation to work at a dig site in
Italy south of Rome. Archeologists discovered the bones of nine
Neanderthals. The young man can’t wait to learn the secrets of these
prehistoric people.
The lead archeologist informs Amos there are tunnels they have not yet
explored. His curiosity gets the better of him. The adventurer brings his
headlamp and investigates before anyone arrives for work. When the young man
reaches the end of the tunnel, something terrifying happens.
He discovers he’s been transported to an alternate universe of 50,000
years ago. The explorer soon realizes there’s no way to escape. What
will become of McCabe? Has his exuberance gotten the better of him? Join
Amos for an adventure of a lifetime, in a new world of wonder.
About the Author
J.T. Kelly gained a love for the European continent while living in Rome,
Italy, for a year and traveling extensively. These incredible experiences
provided indelible memories. J.T. combined them with his fond recollections
of summers spent on Lake Maxinkuckee in northern Indiana. Coincidentally,
it's a place where other authors such as Kurt Vonnegut also enjoyed the
area's charms. Readers find that most of Kelly's fictional novels begin at
the lake where crimes occur. The stories frequently expand to Europe as the
good guys search for the perpetrators.
Prior to developing his eight novels, Kelly honed his writing skills as an
award-winning communications professional. An avid reader, J.T. has enjoyed
numerous authors in the mystery, thriller & suspense categories. As a
result, his followers will be hooked on the fast-paced excitement that rival
many novels in these captivating and addictive genres.
Can Simon and Vic end the deaths and disappearances, or have they finally found a foe too powerful to stop?
Blurb
Simon and Vic are home from their honeymoon, just in time for a brand new case!
Mysterious missing person reports, a cursed motorcycle club, and an ancient entity add up to trouble. A bad bargain to stop a long-ago gang war requires a yearly sacrifice from a tightly-knit group of riders, and even their coven of witches hasn’t been able to stop the deaths.
Then the granddaughter of a former lighthouse keeper comes to Simon for help. When the lighthouses were automated, they lost their live-in guardians, who worked protective spells to shield the coast from killer storms and a murderous creature. Those protections are fading, and an old evil has gained power, growing stronger with every life it claims.
Can Simon and Vic end the deaths and disappearances, or have they finally found a foe too powerful to stop?
Thunder Road is an action-packed MM paranormal romance chock full of old magic, protective guardians, found family, an ancient monster, brave motorcyclists, helpful ghosts, loyal friends, psychic visions, hurt/comfort, supernatural suspense, and an evolving, established romantic relationship with all the feels.
Excerpt
“For the amount of time we spent naked, we sure have a lot of dirty laundry,” Simon observed, looking at the overflowing basket. “How did that happen?”
“It was too chilly to go out without clothing, and we didn’t want to get arrested.” Vic tossed another pair of socks into the pile.
“Have you heard from Ross? Did the department survive without you? No crime sprees?”
Vic rolled his eyes. “Myrtle Beach isn’t exactly known for its crime waves, but apparently, things stayed pretty quiet. Ross hasn’t given me a lot of details—said he’d fill me in when I went to the station. I think he’s doing his best to help me extend that honeymoon feeling as long as possible.”
“Yeah, Pete keeps telling me that nothing much happened with the store.” Simon closed his empty suitcase and zipped it shut. “I mostly believe him, and I appreciate that he handled everything well on his own. But I guess we had to return to the real world sooner or later.”
As much as Simon had relished the time away with Vic, he also liked running Grand Strand Ghost Tours and enjoyed helping people—living and dead—with his psychic abilities. He knew the value of being able to provide answers and closure, and his insights had brought killers to justice and solved long-cold murder cases.
“Of course, we’re getting back just in time for the craziness that happens in the fall.” Vic set his empty suitcase aside. “I’m not sure I’m ready for that, but it is what it is. Motorcycle season is starting. That’s always busy—for good reasons and bad.”
Myrtle Beach had been a favorite destination for motorcyclists and cycle clubs practically since the bikes were invented. Road rallies ended in town with celebrations on the Boardwalk. Cycle clubs held fall gatherings once the beaches weren’t quite as crowded and the temperatures more leather-friendly. Local cops cracked down on cars and cyclists cruising Ocean Boulevard, but people managed to make several passes before being shooed away and then returned.
Bikes and bikers were a subject of conversation. Businesses appreciated the influx of visitors in the shoulder season—the months when the weather was warm, but most of the tourists had gone home. It picked up some of the slack from the exodus of beachgoers. Locals grumbled about traffic and noise, and some held outdated impressions that raised questions about crime or violence.
As Vic frequently pointed out, thanks to how expensive good bikes had become, the average bike owner was forty-seven. Which was at odds with the perception of young toughs from fifties-era movies.
Not that carousing didn’t happen, but the average rider was also married and much more likely to be an accountant or a doctor than a drifter.
“It’s usually not the bikers causing the problems,” Vic said. “It’s the people who come to the bars to hang out and pretend. They’ve seen Roadhouse a few too many times and want to live the dream.” That usually meant they woke up hungover and needing bail.
I messed up. I was meant to have a review for this book today, but I am still dealing with health issues. I finally have an appointment tomorrow to see a specialist for the sudden onset sciatic pain I went to the ER about six weeks ago. I hope to have the book finished over the weekend. I appreciate your patience.
About the Author
Morgan Brice is the romance pen name of bestselling author Gail Z. Martin. Morgan writes urban fantasy MM paranormal romance, with plenty of action, adventure and supernatural thrills to go with the happily ever after. Gail writes epic and urban fantasy, with less romance, more explosions.
All of the modern-day Morgan Brice and Gail Z. Martin series crossover, so characters from one series appear in cameos and on page in important secondary roles in books from other series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the more you read the more the expanded universe of friendships and connections becomes clear.
Morgan and Gail believe that paranormal elements make any story even better, and her worlds are full of ghosts, psychics, shifters, creatures, vampires, monster hunters, and magic.
She's also a huge fan of the TV show Supernatural. (Chibi art by Kamidiox)
Penelope Pawn had an addiction. She liked candy, sword-fighting shadows,
and boys. Still, something was seriously wrong and she couldn’t put
her finger on it. Being homeless wasn’t as bad for her as it was for
most. She had a way of collecting kids that turned into family, like
brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, every time another kid agreed to come
with her to the hiding place she’d created, a rush of power would
surge through her like she’d consumed a drug, sealed a deal, or done
something wrong. There was one guy, though, who wouldn’t come. When
Terek showed up at her doorstep, a place well hidden from most others, and
demanded she heed his warning, it was the first time she feared an enemy's
strength. Was he a challenge that could become her savior, revealing the
truth of her past to her? Could this boy show her how to repair the fiber of
the world she’d unknowingly ripped apart, causing a catastrophic end
to the home she’d built for herself and the lost ones?
About the Author
L.M. Preston, a native of Washington, DC. An avid reader, she loved to
create poetry and short-stories as a young girl. She is an author, an
engineer, a professor, a mother and a wife. Her passion for writing and
helping others to see their potential through her stories and encouragement
has been her life’s greatest adventures.She loves to write while on
the porch watching her kids play or when she is traveling, which is another
passion that encouraged her writing.
Devlin Taylor is Earth's first ambassador, seeing the universe with his alien boyfriend Zal by his side. But nothing is straightforward when you're the first human on board a spaceship. Devlin and Zal need to keep their relationship hidden for now, and many others on the ship would like to get the chance to explore a new species’ anatomy.
New planets, strange worlds, and exciting adventures await Devlin, but when an unknown species tries to board the Chroalian ship, something doesn't add up, and Devlin is left wondering what is going on. Add in homesickness, jealousy, and cultural differences, and Devlin has a lot to learn. Good job Zal is by his side every step of the way.
Devlin fastened the buttons of his suit jacket. “How do I look? Suitable for drinks with the captain of a starship?”
“As much as I love you in a suit, and probably even more out of one, I do have to ask if it’s really the right attire for your new position.” Zal was sitting up in bed, his bright orange hair sticking out at all angles and looking like he’d not long before engaged in several rounds of energetic sex. Which was unsurprising because that was exactly what had happened.
“The Ministry said the office dress code extended to my position as Earth Ambassador, but you might have a point that I should probably consider this the equivalent of your dress uniform.”
“I don’t have one of those yet. While I wait, the closest thing I have are my ambassadorial robes or my formalwear. And the latter didn’t survive the evening after our leaving gala. The ship’s quartermaster told me in no uncertain terms that he wasn’t a seamstress when I asked him to repair the side seam that somehow got split.”
Devlin chuckled at the memory. They had thought it would be their last night together, with Zal leaving Earth at the end of his visit. At that time, Devlin thought he had no way to leave with him. They had been very enthusiastic. “You did get a bit excited, but at least you have a chance of repairing your robe; my poor shirt ended up being put in the rag recycling box.”
“I’m sure I can find a way to make it up to you.” Zal patted the space next to him on the bed with the point of his tail. “I promise not to damage the one you’re wearing.”
“Nice try, Zal, but you should be getting ready. You’re supposed to be my liaison officer, and I’ve got a drinks reception in my honour to attend. I don’t want to be late.”
Zal muttered something Devlin’s translator either couldn’t or wouldn’t translate but got out of bed. “We’ve plenty of time yet. Let me grab a quick shower. I can hardly turn up reeking of sex with a human.”
“For all the crew would know, the smell could be a new cologne you picked up on Earth.”
Zal laughed and stole a quick kiss as he headed to the bathroom, naked. “Eau d’Devlin does have a nice ring to it, but the last thing I want is someone else liking your scent. That, and your fuzziness, are all mine.”
Devlin loved the pattern of scales that ran over Zal’s skin and his tail which now, like often was the case, writhed as if it had a mind of its own. Zal was hairless and, because of it, had a fascination with Devlin’s body hair from the first time he’d got his hands on his hairy chest.
Staring around his new cabin, Devlin still couldn’t believe he was here. There was no mistaking that the vista outside his porthole was space. He was the first Earth Ambassador and would be travelling on this ship for the equivalent of ten Earth months before reaching Zal’s home world, Chroalia. The idea of all the fascinating people he would meet was the icing on the cake of being with Zal. They had thought it impossible, both having given up on finding their happy ever after, yet here they were.
A ping came from a panel on the wall by his bed. He wandered over to it. It pinged again, and he saw written in green font: incoming communication.
For want of a better option, he tapped the writing and when nothing happened there was a third ping. “Hello?” he tried.
The screen came to life and a face appeared. They had bright pink skin and a neatly trimmed purple beard but not a wisp of hair on their head, which made their ears look bigger than they were, especially with their elaborate earrings. “Ambassador Taylor?”
“Yes?”
“I am Dr Golic. You’re supposed to report to Medbay once you’ve settled into your cabin. Where is Lieutenant Catenmir? He was aware of the requirement.”
He had a vague recollection that he would have a medical once he came aboard, but Zal hadn’t said when. Zal was currently in his shower, removing the evidence of how they’d christened his new bed, and since no one was meant to know they were in a relationship yet, it might give the game away. “Er…”
“According to the location sensors he is in your cabin.”
“He’s just using the bathroom. Once he’s done, I’ll have him bring me to Medbay.”
“Good.” Dr Golic gave him a strange look, which Devlin couldn’t decipher. He suspected he was going to get quite a few of those in the first few weeks aboard ship. “Come immediately. That way I can take your base levels before they are contaminated from anything you might imbibe, as I understand you’ve a welcome reception to attend.”
“I’ll trot right along.”
“Walking will be acceptable, Mr Taylor. There is no need to engage in Earth equine activities.”
Rebecca Cohen spends her days dreaming of living in a Tudor manor house, or a Georgian mansion. Alas, the closest she comes to this is through her characters in her historical romance novels. She also dreams of intergalactic adventures and fantasy realms, but because she’s not yet got her space or dimensional travel plans finalised, she lives happily in leafy Hertfordshire, England, with her husband and young son. She can often be found with a pen in one hand and sloe gin with lemon tonic in the other.
