JACKPOT BABY

JACKPOT BABY
Author: Muriel Jensen
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460368541

Welcome to Millionaire, Montana, where twelve lucky souls have won a multimillion-dollar jackpot… And where one millionaire in particular has just… FOUND A BABY ON HER DOORSTEP Seems Shelly Dupree, owner of The Brimming Cup, returned to her coffee shop after depositing her lottery winnings to find an abandoned baby on the counter. Who precious little Max belongs to is a mystery, but that's not the only gossip buzzing around town. Sources reveal that the new doctor, Connor O'Rourke, spent the night at Shelly's house, supposedly to help her care for the foundling. Word has it that the gorgeous M.D. has more than medicine on his mind—and rumors of a knee-buckling kiss witnessed in the diner during the morning rush have been flying. Only time will tell if Shelly will go from dishing out the daily special to serving up her very own wedding cake!

Jackpot

Jackpot
Author: Nic Stone
Publisher: Ember
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1984829653

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Dear Martin--which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of The Hate U Give, called "a must read"--comes a pitch-perfect romance that examines class, privilege, and how a stroke of good luck can change an entire life. Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Every. Single. Day. When Rico sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket, she thinks maybe her luck will finally change, but only if she--with some assistance from her popular and wildly rich classmate Zan--can find the ticket holder who hasn't claimed the prize. But what happens when have and have-nots collide? Will this investigative duo unite...or divide? Nic Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One Out, creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money--both too little and too much--and how you make your own luck in the world. "Funny, captivating, and thoughtful." --The Atlantic.com

To Love and Protect

To Love and Protect
Author: Muriel Jensen
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460385071

She'll make Christmas magic…in spite of him! In all his years as a cop, Ben Palmer had seen some hard cases. But Corie Ochoa took the cake. There was more hostility in her gorgeous five-foot-one frame than he'd seen in hardened criminals. Not to mention her uncanny knack for getting herself in trouble. But she was his adopted brother's sister, and he was going to help her whether she liked it or not. And clearly, she didn't. Too bad. He hadn't come all the way to Texas to let this infuriating woman off the hook. Every instinct told him there was more to this story…and to her.

His Family

His Family
Author: Muriel Jensen
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460369343

The Abbots: A Dynasty in the Making She's No Abbott… When China Grant believed that maddeningly opinionated, very stubborn and terribly handsome Campbell Abbott of the wealthy Abbott clan was her long-lost brother, the two of them fought the way siblings do. But once DNA tests prove he isn't, she's fighting something new—an irresistible attraction! Not Yet! Campbell is the family maverick—when everyone else rushed to adopt the lovely interloper, he held back. But now that she's determined to leave the Abbotts and continue the search for her birth parents, he won't let her go. Because the same tests that ruled China out of the family meant some seriously intimate relations with Campbell were suddenly ruled in!

The Baby Jackpot

The Baby Jackpot
Author: Jacqueline Diamond
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373754477

They Know Everything About Babies... So why is recently single Stacy Layne suddenly on the mommy fast track? As Safe Harbor Medical's first successful egg donor, she should have known better. That goes double (or should she say triple?) for Cole Rattigan, the country's leading fertility surgeon. Cole prefers the operating room to figuring out what's going on inside a woman's head. But after an unplanned night of passion with his favorite nurse, the man who wrote the book on fertility is about to become a father...three times over Stacy not only nixes Cole's marriage proposal--she plans to give up the triplets for adoption. Stacy wants to be swept away. Can a man who's just discovering his paternal side find the words to let the woman he loves know how much he cares?

Back Home with the Neelys

Back Home with the Neelys
Author: Pat Neely
Publisher: Knopf
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2014
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0307961338

For Pat and Gina Neely the secret to a truly happy home is a lively mix of food and family. In their new book, the best-selling authors draw on their down-home roots and revisit the classic Southern recipes that have been passed down through generations. We're drawn into the kitchens of their mothers and grandmothers and back to a time when produce was picked in the backyard garden and catfish was caught on afternoon fishing trips with Grandpa. In their signature style, Pat and Gina have taken the dishes they were raised on and updated them for today's kitchens. Inside you'll find 100 recipes, including Small Batch Strawberry Jam (best when eaten with Easy Buttermilk and Cream Biscuits), Bourbon French Toast, Crunchy Fried Okra, Skillet Corn Bread, Grilled Succotash, Skillet Roasted Chicken, and Brunswick Stew (which combines a little of everything in your fridge). Pat and Gina believe good food leads to good times and Back Home with the Neelys is sure to bring back fond memories of the tradition, history, and flavors that are present in every family.

Andy Knight and Valerie Dawson Series Starter Box Set

Andy Knight and Valerie Dawson Series Starter Box Set
Author: Megan Daymond
Publisher: FRACTURE Publishing
Total Pages: 861
Release: 2020-09-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0648237796

Two Gripping Australian Crime Thriller Series filled with mystery, suspense, and a touch of romance ... This Series Starter Box Set includes two full-length novels and two serial-style novellas: Just Play Along (Book 1, Andy Knight Series) When Andy and Mel’s double date turns into a snuff film, Andy fights back, killing one of her attackers, leading to an unwanted aftermath of attention and threats. Detective Daniel Connor links the attack to the recent discovery of six female bodies found buried in bushland on Sydney’s Northern Beaches — three double homicides now thought to be part of an organised snuff-film ring. When video of the attack is leaked online, the threats against the women escalate. Determined to find answers, Andy is caught in the middle of a deadly investigation. Connor vows to protect Andy and Mel, but as more suspects are uncovered, the more he fears for their lives. Valerie: Trapped (Part 1, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) Forced to pay a debt with deadly consequences … Valerie Dawson is forced into a life of crime when her wayward sister and two unknown men turn up at her Sydney apartment, demanding that she pay off her sister’s debt. She complies, believing that if she does what they want, then they will leave her and her family alone. But when the people closest to her are killed, she discovers there is no way out — she is trapped, caught in a web of corruption, where even the police cannot be trusted. She decides to fight for her freedom and finds an unexpected ally, but soon realises there is much more at stake and that her next move could be deadly. Valerie: Isolated (Part 2, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) Constant threats. A simple favour. Secrets, lies and betrayal uncovered … After the sudden turn of events that saved her life, Valerie Dawson’s survival now depends on stolen evidence remaining hidden and an alliance with a mysterious man named Blake. With constant threats from Max, a seemingly harmless favour ends with betrayal and devastating consequences. Valerie is left shaken, but pursues the truth, uncovering Detective Shane Young’s motives for helping her and her dead sister’s unexpected involvement. Bones of Deception (Book 2, Andy Knight Series) Six months after surviving a brutal attack, Andy finally believes she is moving on with her life, focusing on work and a new relationship with Detective Daniel Connor. Things appear to be going smoothly until an unexpected encounter and a morbid delivery arrives — a gift box, containing a single bone and a note: More will die, unless you die first … Detective Connor and his team suspect the incident is connected to Andy’s previous attack, but they soon discover Andy is not the only target on the killer’s radar. The killer somehow knows intimate details about Detective Connor and his team, and as more bones are delivered and more women disappear, it becomes clear that no one is safe. Australian English Spelling The Valerie Dawson novellas are designed to be read alongside the full-length novels in the Andy Knight Series and are best read in the order listed above. PLEASE NOTE: Each book in the Valerie Dawson Novella Series is a 'SERIAL SHORT READ' compared to the full-length standalone novels in the Andy Knight Series. Yes, that means there will be cliffhangers! RECOMMENDED READING ORDER Either 'Just Play Along' OR 'Valerie: Trapped' can be read first. Then, to avoid spoilers, the following reading order is recommended: 1. Just Play Along (Book 1, Andy Knight Series) 2. Valerie: Trapped (Part 1, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) 3. Valerie: Isolated (Part 2, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) 4. Bones of Deception (Book 2, Andy Knight Series) 5. Valerie: Bound (Part 3, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) 6. Valerie: Desperate (Part 4, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) ​7. Hidden Lies (Book 3, Andy Knight Series) The reading order of the combined two series is flexible and most books can be read in your preferred order with only minor spoilers, but it is highly recommended to read Bones of Deception (Book 2, Andy Knight Series) before reading Valerie: Desperate (Part 4, Valerie Dawson Novella Series) as it contains major spoilers and should be read in the correct order.

Countdown

Countdown
Author: Matt Phillips
Publisher: All Due Respect, an imprint of Down & Out Books
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2019-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Welcome to California. Weed is legal. Grow it. Sell it. Smoke it. Eat it. But the money you make off it—there's the rub. Bank it, and the Feds will ask questions. Keep it around, and you’ll get robbed. LaDon and Jessie—two hustlers who make selling primo weed a regular gig—hire a private security detail to move and hold their money. Ex-soldiers Glanson and Echo target the cash—they start a ripoff business. It’s the wild, wild west. Except this time, everybody’s high. With their guns and guts, Glanson and Echo don’t expect much trouble from a mean son-of-a-gun like LaDon Charles. But that’s exactly what they get. In this industry, no matter how much money there is for the taking—and no matter who gets it—there's always somebody counting backwards...to zero. From acclaimed pulp writer Matt Phillips, Countdown is a head-spinning hit of Southern California’s lucrative and not-quite-regulated marijuana industry. Praise for COUNTDOWN: “A slab of rare pulp, served nice and bloody. Countdown reads like an homage to Elmore Leonard from one of the hottest new voices on the crime fiction scene.” —Anthony Neil Smith, author of Yellow Medicine and All the Young Warriors Praise for the Books by Matt Phillips “Matt Phillips speaks fluently the language of the dispossessed... His whiskey-soaked prose can at times be as slick as a man slinging snake-oil, and other times as brutal as a baseball bat to the head.” —Eryk Pruitt, author of Hashtag and Dirtbags “Phillips’ writing is so multi-layered and deep... An author to watch out for.” —Regular Guy Reading Noir

The Dating Game

The Dating Game
Author: Princess F.L. Gooden
Publisher: Brown Girls Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1625176732

From fairytale romances to dating disasters and everything in between, The Dating Game chronicles the stories of hopefuls on their journey toward happily ever after. In this compilation of dating stories, sixteen writers share tales of adventures and experiences while on the quest toward finding Mr. Right. From Tania Renee Zayid 's story of what happens when one woman becomes determined to keep the perfect man that she met online . . . to Natalie Leffall's hilarious look into the dating world of a plus-size girl . . . to Keleigh and Gina's rib-tickling and surprisingly dangerous, speed dating fiasco. . . and Gina Torres' tale of love, heartache, and the power of letting go . . . these diverse stories will make you laugh, cry, and root for the characters to land Mr. Right.

Heartless

Heartless
Author: Y Blak Moore
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2017-10-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1641364734

Living in Chicago, a city affectionately known as Chiraq, sometimes you have to become heartless to survive. In his 6th full length novel, Y. Blak Moore weaves an urban tale that mirrors parts of society only some of us know to exist. From the beginning Heartless drags you under like a strong current and refuses to let you go. Experience a torrent of emotions as you meet Pat, a single mother of four. Pat knows all too well just how heartless the Chicago streets can be as she watches them transform her children into a scammer (Dee), shooters (Nayshawn and Jayshawn), and someone (her daughter Shay) that will do any and everything for money. In a place where sex and drugs are currency and life is cheap, Pat tries to keep her children on the straight and narrow, but it might already be too late.