Winter's Truth

Winter's Truth
Author: Leta Blake
Publisher: Leta Blake
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2021-12-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Winter-fox brings Viro some surprising truths for the holiday Viro Sabel is eleven years old and still entirely innocent about life. This year winter-fox brings him some surprising truths that alter the way he sees the world and his place in it. Learn more about the character of Viro, Slow Heat’s Vale and Jason’s son, in this winter holiday-themed novella. This medium-sized bonus book features spicy scenes between Vale and Jason, family scenes, and emotional moments. While the novella’s epilogue teases a relationship for an adult Viro, it ends with a mystery regarding this person's identity. This story is not a standalone and is best read as an addition to the Heat of Love series, preferably after reading Slow Heat, Alpha Heat, and Slow Birth.

The Brutal Truth

The Brutal Truth
Author: Lee Winter
Publisher: Ylva Verlag E.Kfr.
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 9783955338985

Aussie crime reporter Maddie Grey is out of her depth in New York and secretly drawn to her twice-married, powerful media mogul boss, Elena Bartell, who eats failing newspapers for breakfast. As work takes them to Australia, Maddie is goaded into a brief bet-that they will say only the truth to each other. It backfires catastrophically.

Ghost of Lies

Ghost of Lies
Author: Alice Winters
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre:
ISBN:

Hiro Though I was born with the ability to see the dead, I struggled with it until my brother was killed and his ghost was left behind. Now, I'm determined to figure out who is responsible for his death... the problem is that Detective Maddox Booker, the one working the case, is a grumpy and stubborn man who wants nothing to do with me and definitely doesn't believe in ghosts. It doesn't help that I keep finding myself looking ridiculous in front of the detective, thanks to interfering ghosts who enjoy laughing at my expense. Still, the more I'm around Maddox, the more I realize that beneath that surly exterior is a kind and caring man who will do anything to help. Maddox When another man dies, I know we have a serial killer on our hands-the same murderer who has remained elusive for a year and a half. To add to my frustration, I keep running into Hiro at crime scenes only to hear him claim that he can talk to ghosts. The words of the dead could lead us to the serial killer and even tell us who is next, but ghosts? There's no such thing as ghosts. Hiro is determined and charming, and no matter what I do, I can't stop letting him get involved. He's definitely snagged my attention, but when he nearly winds up dead, I know he's getting closer to the truth-and if I don't do something soon, he might be next. Ghost of Lies is full of action, mystery, humor, and romance. Though more is planned for this couple, the mystery is solved and there is a happy ending.

Winter Garden

Winter Garden
Author: Kristin Hannah
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2010-02-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429938463

Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn't know her mother? From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane and True Colors comes Kristin Hannah's powerful, heartbreaking novel that illuminates the intricate mother-daughter bond and explores the enduring links between the present and the past. Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. As children, the only connection between them was the Russian fairy tale Anya sometimes told the girls at night. On his deathbed, their father extracts a promise from the women in his life: the fairy tale will be told one last time—and all the way to the end. Thus begins an unexpected journey into the truth of Anya's life in war-torn Leningrad, more than five decades ago. Alternating between the past and present, Meredith and Nina will finally hear the singular, harrowing story of their mother's life, and what they learn is a secret so terrible and terrifying that it will shake the very foundation of their family and change who they believe they are.

Clear Winter Nights

Clear Winter Nights
Author: Trevin Wax
Publisher: Multnomah
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2013-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1601424957

When his life comes apart, will the center hold? Chris Walker has everything. A career, a beautiful fiancée, a promising ministry opportunity, and a faith instilled in him from a young age. But when a revelation about his family comes to light at his grandmother’s funeral, Chris finds himself facing questions he didn’t even know he had about…well, everything. Fighting a battle within and without from those that don’t understand his sudden doubts, Chris seeks refuge in a weekend with his grandfather to ask the tough questions and sort through the issues where faith meets life and disillusionment collides with truth. For those searching for the historic Christian faith that is relevant to life today, or for those who believe that a completely new faith is called for, Clear Winter Nights is a stirring story about faith, forgiveness, and the distinctiveness of Christianity. Through a powerful narrative and engaging dialogue, Trevin Wax shows the relevance of unchanging truth in an ever-changing world.

Slow Heat

Slow Heat
Author: Leta Blake
Publisher: Leta Blake
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1626227632

A lustful young alpha meets his match in an older omega with a past. Professor Vale Aman has crafted a good life for himself. An unbonded omega in his mid-thirties, he's long since given up hope that he'll meet a compatible alpha, let alone his destined mate. He's fulfilled by his career, his poetry, his cat, and his friends. When Jason Sabel, a much younger alpha, imprints on Vale in a shocking and public way, longings are ignited that can't be ignored. Fighting their strong urges, Jason and Vale must agree to contract with each other before they can consummate their passion. For Vale, being with Jason means giving up his independence and placing his future in the hands of an untested alpha--as well as facing the scars of his own tumultuous past. He isn't sure it's worth it. But Jason isn't giving up his destined mate without a fight.

Alpha Heat

Alpha Heat
Author: Leta Blake
Publisher: Leta Blake
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2018-05-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1626227756

A desperate young man. An older doctor with a hero complex. A forbidden love that can’t be denied. In a world where forbidden desires ignite against the backdrop of rigid societal norms, Xan Heelies yearns for the kind of love he can never have. It’s not only forbidden by the prevailing faith of the land, but such acts are illegal. When Urho Chase, a middle-aged doctor known for his cautious demeanor, discovers a dangerous side to Xan’s life, the carefully sewn seams that once held him together come apart. He wants more than anything to protect and care for Xan. But to love each other and make a life together, Xan and Urho risk utter ruin. With the acceptance and support of Caleb, Xan’s ace partner and confidante, they must find the strength to embrace danger and build the family they deserve.

Golden State

Golden State
Author: Ben H. Winters
Publisher: Mulholland Books
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2019-01-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0316505404

From award-winning, New York Times bestselling novelist Ben H. Winters comes a mind-bending novel set in a world governed by absolute truth, where lies are as dangerous as murder. In a strange alternate society that values law and truth above all else, Laszlo Ratesic is a nineteen-year veteran of the Speculative Service. He lives in the Golden State, a nation standing where California once did, a place where like-minded Americans retreated after the erosion of truth and the spread of lies made public life and governance impossible. In the Golden State, knowingly contradicting the truth is the greatest crime -- and stopping those crimes is Laz's job. In its service, he is one of the few individuals permitted to harbor untruths, to "speculate" on what might have happened. But the Golden State is less of a paradise than its name might suggest. To monitor, verify, and enforce the truth requires a veritable panopticon of surveillance and recording. And when those in control of the facts twist them for nefarious means, the Speculators are the only ones with the power to fight back.

Throne of Truth

Throne of Truth
Author: Pepper Winters
Publisher: EverAfter Romance
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-03-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781635760941

The thrilling follow-up to Crown of Lies from New York Times bestselling author Pepper Winters TWO YEARS Since my life changed for the second time and not necessarily for the better. Two years since I traded prison bars for streets and hunted a runaway who I’d met in an alley. TWO DAYS Since I forgot how to lie, woke to fists, and chased after the girl who’d been stolen from me. TWO HOURS To save her, rescue her, keep my lies intact. She looks at me full of hate. I look at her full of confession. TWO MINUTES For our relationship to switch from mutual dislike to floundering with unknowns. I’ve hurt her. Now, she’s hurt me. I guess we’re even. TWO SECONDS For her to listen, to see, to finally know who I am. The answer comes with hardship. The answer isn’t what she wants to hear. TWO BREATHS For me to walk out the door. TWO HEARTBEATS For it all to be over.

Truth and Lies

Truth and Lies
Author: Caroline Mitchell
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Birthparents
ISBN: 9781503903142

Meet Amy Winter: Detective Inspector, daughter of a serial killer. DI Amy Winter is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her highly respected police officer father. But when a letter arrives from the prison cell of Lillian Grimes, one half of a notorious husband-and-wife serial-killer team, it contains a revelation that will tear her life apart. Responsible for a string of heinous killings decades ago, Lillian is pure evil. A psychopathic murderer. And Amy's biological mother. Now, she is ready to reveal the location of three of her victims--but only if Amy plays along with her twisted game. While her fellow detectives frantically search for a young girl taken from her mother's doorstep, Amy must confront her own dark past. Haunted by blurred memories of a sister who sacrificed herself to save her, Amy faces a race against time to uncover the missing bodies. But what if, from behind bars, Grimes has been pulling the strings even tighter than Amy thought? And can she overcome her demons to prevent another murder?