In this modern twist on the classic, a mother wants the very best for her daughters. Will Eloisa, Doña Chona's most responsible child, find true love with the arrogant Dario? Much happens in this romantic comedy. Chuckles, sighing hearts, romance. A fun and quick read.Immortality had never been something Jane aspired to until one fateful encounter changed her peaceful existence forever. Giving in to the inevitable, Jane decides to make her current unfortunate situation work in her favor and she embarks on journey that will change her life into something she never imagined. Vampire Assassin is the first book in the Jane novella series and runs approximately 15,000 words.

To overcome his enemies, He must embrace his hurt future and hunt all of them down. But he was running out of time. Can he protect the ones he loves and prevent another international ?

Ethan Fox is a world-champion dancer forced to move to tiny Dumass, TX. The only good thing there is Tango, the best dancer in town. And she’s hot! But Ethan isn't the only one secretly after her. Twist searches online for a way to make her fall for him. He doesn't dance, so he’ll try anything: even a magic spell from the naked chick online who promises to help him win Tango forever.Ethan Fox is a world-champion dancer forced to move to tiny Dumass, TX where the only dance team thinks their dusty moves and lame studio are the s**t. The only good thing is Tango, the best dancer in town. And she’s hot! What Ethan doesn’t know is that he’s not the only one secretly after her. Twist searches online for a way to make her fall for him. He doesn’t dance, so he’ll try anything: even a magic spell from the naked chick online who promises to help him win Tango forever. Witchcraft isn’t just a song by Frank Sinatra. “Great characters, non-stop snappy dialogue, ever- escalating drama and loads of heart. Dancing! Boxing! Small-town desperation, big city dreams. A demented stalker who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. But it’s also about having to face a huge setback in order to figure out what’s really important in life: in other words, Tango with a Twist is a story for everyone.” Alma Katsu Author of The Taker trilogy “The characters are great. . . Reminds me of Hope Floats meets Glee (and I say this as a compliment.)” Kevin Maurer, New York Times best-selling author of No Easy Day: The Autobiography of a Navy Seal. “John captures the art of dancing in such a wonderful way in this book. Every page leads to a new turn that keeps you on your toes. What a fantastic read!” Emily Drinkall, 2012 UCWDC Masters and three-time Superstar Line Dance World Champion. “John accurately describes the struggles of partnership dancers. It’s an interesting read for dancers and non-dancers alike. Well done.” Debbie Figueroa, National West Coast Swing, 2-Step, Showcase and Hustle Champion “John takes us on a joyful romp. . . and really captures the flavor of the life of a dancer. Join Ethan and his new friends as he discovers a life he’d dreamed of but never knew existed, you’ll have a bunch of fun along the way.” Sherry Reynolds, UCWDC World Champion, Master Dancer and Judge.“Tango with a Twist is a fast-paced, thrilling mystery with an emphasis on dancing. I love Mr. Mack’s cheeky characters and his introduction to fascinating worlds most people wouldn't get to experience otherwise.” C. L. Bevill Author of the Bubba mysteries

After moving to her eighth school because her brother got them expelled, again, Kaila Jenson makes a decision to enjoy her time in high school. Kaila meets an incredible guy, Josh, who she’s instantly drawn to. There’s only one problem, he has a girlfriend and she’s the captain of the cheerleading squad.After moving to her eighth school because her brother got them expelled, again, Kaila Jenson makes a decision to enjoy her time in high school. Kaila meets an incredible guy, Josh, who she’s instantly drawn to. There’s only one problem, he has a girlfriend and she’s the captain of the cheerleading squad. With the aid of her new group of friends Kaila faces the challenges of falling for someone else’s boyfriend, while dealing with a mother who ran off with a younger man and a father who has no idea what to do with his children. Written in a way which is realistic, with the hilarity of high school situations everyone can relate to; and a dysfunctional family, which is seriously trying to look normal.

SHORT STORYFezdon is a wizard - at least that's how he thinks of himself. The trouble is, no one else in the village agrees with him. He must do something big to convince them, but will his big idea prove to be more than he can handle?A short short story of childhood memory, fleeting relationships and how, sometimes, even the smallest, most incidental experiences in our youth can have the biggest effects on us when we don't even know it, lasting well into adulthood and helping us at the times when we need it the most. A lesson in cherishing the moments that we may think are meaningless but will have the biggest effects and weigh the heaviest in our hearts.

The Spark That Ignites The Flame. In this Project Integrate Prequel, Amery Jones embarks on her first trip to summer camp. When a camper goes missing, she fears she was the intended victim.The Spark That Ignites The Flame.Seventeen years ago an entire generation of aliens were sent to Earth in order to save their home planet and integrate into the human population. Now, those aliens are being hunted.Amery Jones is finally allowed to go to camp for the summer. With her best friend Lola by her side, she is expecting awesome times ahead.Unfortunately, Lochie, her charming mortal enemy and the only guy who can get under her skin, seems to have made it his mission to annoy her for the entire summer.When one of the campers goes missing, Amery finds herself teamed up with Lochie in the search mission. Now, more than ever, her alien status has to remain a secret.Also in the Project Integrate Series:Ignite (Short Prequel)UniteDivideConquerSoarRiseBroken

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Jack Paladin frowned at the doctor’s image on his computer screen. He considered breaking the connection, but this guy was his last chance to keep Gwen from leaving him.growing up in scotland during the sixties, the main character of this novel spins the capivating tale of the formative events and escapades that snowballed into an epic struggle to make real the obsessions of that era which colonized the minds of his generation. the many characters who are drawn to him and become part of this tale are often recognizable as like ourselves or others we have known; the dilemmas and challenges he faces are some of them familiar, others bizarre and extreme; what is unique and uplifting is his response and his spirit and the insights he gains into friendship, love, wealth, and power.

A young man’s coming of age story. Innocent and sweet with menacing undertones. In the Power Plant our protagonist works in his University’s boiler and chiller facility typing reports and running errands. He’s nineteen and trying to deal with his attraction to men while feeling he should be in love with women.Available as this Short Single or as part of the collection Odd Voices in LoveA young man’s coming of age story. Innocent and sweet with menacing undertones. In the Power Plant our protagonist works in his University’s boiler and chiller facility typing reports and running errands. He’s nineteen and trying to deal with his attraction to men while feeling he should be in love with women.Harvey's work has appeared in Story Magazine, The James White Review, Shade, Soulfires and other fine anthologies. A great story is kept, shared, and read again for your enjoyment.An Excerpt:Bells ring in my head. It’s my Mother phoning the Power Plant late into the night, to inquire why haven’t I come home. I know what time the night Operator is supposed to make his rounds to read the meters. But he will sleep half the night under the narcotic hum of the big chillers and fudge the numbers on the meter sheets. He’ll eat his lunch in the control room up front by the big gaping door of the plant. He’ll piss through the grate rather than come toward the tool room to go to the toilet. There’s a side door that’s always unlocked because the lock’s broken. It’s a good way for someone to get into the power plant unnoticed and into the tool room if they have a key, like Hawkins has a key. I know Hawkins knows these things too. Because now he’s looking at me and the ropes and pulleys hanging from the ceiling. He breathes hard and his hand digs deeper between his legs. He moves the door back and forth.

Jack Hampton is an average boy in a small Kansas town with an incredible gift. When his mom takes a job in Denver, Colorado, Jack embarks on a journey that transforms his gift into a talent while he experiences the reality of racism, bullying, and privilege.THIS BOOK IS IN THE EDITING STAGES AND WILL REMAIN FREE UNTIL FINAL EDITING IS COMPLETED...What is the difference between a gift and a talent? A young man by the name of Jack is about to find out. At thirteen years old most gifts and talents are not yet recognized, but Jack's gift is evident to anyone who watches him shoot a basketball. Despite his incredible ability, Jack finds himself leaving a small Kansas town with his mom for an urban city where his perspective on the world and relationships with others will be put to the test. Jack's first test is finding a friend. As he reaches out to a homeless boy he learns that friendship breaches the chasms of finances, ethnicity, language, and ability. His friendship spurs retaliation from two bullies determined to teach Jack he does not belong in their world. When Jack decides to try out for the school's basketball team the bullying intensifies. It escalates until a horrible accident occurs and Jack is faced with the reality of possibly losing the opportunity of sharing his gift. Through hard work and dedication Jack learns that a gift must be refined into a talent and that his talent encompasses more than shooting a basketball.

After her parents and twin brother died a year ago, Lucy was determined to put together a normal life for herself. Then Lucy’s dreams of medical school are dashed when a rabid bear attacks her in the middle of suburbia. When Jens, a handsome stranger, saves her life, Lucy’s gratitude is cut short when he abducts her and takes her to a world filled with creatures from Scandinavian folklore.After her parents and twin brother died a year ago, Lucy Kincaid was determined to put together a normal life for herself. With her heart set on college life, Lucy’s dreams of medical school are dashed when a rabid bear attacks her in the middle of suburbia. When Jens, a handsome yet irritable stranger, saves her life, Lucy’s gratitude is cut short when he abducts her, taking her to a land filled with people and creatures she remembers from bedtime stories she assumed were just Scandinavian folklore. Jens takes Lucy to a world she never expected, and cannot escape. Undraland is teeming with oversized garden gnomes, warrior elves, Nøkken, Fossegrimens, and worst of all, Sirens. Lucy goes further and further down the rabbit hole until she signs up to join a band of thieves bent on taking down Pesta, the last Siren.

Tabitha never believed that the hardcore rock artist who had dominated her fantasies and haunted her dreams would actually feel the same, powerful connection to her. When their frustrations towards sex, commitment, and monogamy mount to a tempestuous climax, both must make a decision about the extent to which they are willing to sacrifice in devotion to the other.“No one, she thought, had ever understood the nature of love…how love went beyond flutters in the heart, pining and yearning, or even beyond hatred and loathing.Love runs blood deep; permanent, inescapable.”Tabitha never believed that the hardcore rock artist who had dominated her fantasies and haunted her dreams would actually feel the same, powerful connection to her. Driven to him by an irreconcilable force that she couldn’t conquer, Tabitha finds herself in the embrace of a man who is both her soul mate and her spiritual opposite. Together, they bind each other’s hearts, recklessly ignoring the fatal imperfections of their relationship in a desperate attempt to fulfill their soul’s desire. When their frustrations towards sex, commitment, and monogamy mount to a tempestuous climax and threaten to destroy their union, both must make a decision about the extent to which they are willing to sacrifice in devotion to the other. Requiem for the Fallen is an experiment in the boundaries of love. It is a tale of choices, redemption, and the childlike hope that believes in a power that can change even the most damaged of hearts.

Sometimes a kiss is more than a kiss.When Ronnie Clark gets out of her father's broken down pickup truck, Mike Parker thinks it's his lucky night. Soon enough he realizes that Ronnie Clark isn't who she seems to be. All Mike ever wanted was for the prettiest girl in town to notice him, but now that she has, nothing will ever be the same for Mike, not his home, not his job, not even Mike himself.The girl of his dreams was out of sight. Then he discovered she was out of this world. Mike Parker has always had it bad for Ronnie Clark, the prettiest girl in town, but she's never given him a second look. Not until tonight anyway.When Ronnie climbs out of her father's broken down pick-up looking for help, Mike thinks he's in the right place at the right time.But he's about to find out that Ronnie Clark isn't what she seems. He's about to get to know her much, much better, and he's about to find out how far out of the world she is.

The sheriff investigates the town bum, known now as brother Ezra, who has found God and speaks in tongues.The sheriff investigates the town bum, now Brother Ezra, who has found God and speaks in tongues. The town is evenly divided. One half thinks he is a healer and the greatest thing to happen in their town. The other half thinks he is a drunken rapist and should be run out of town on a rail. The sheriff is in a quandary. He needs the votes of both sides.

In the year 2492, the luxury cruise ship Hennepin makes a mysterious emergency stop to the distant Treadway Station. As the ship arrives, Card, a maintenance worker, goes outside to make repairs, and returns an hour later only to find all 25,000 residents have gone missing. As he tries desperately to escape the nightmare unfolding around him, he discovers he may share the same fate as the others.In the year 2492, the luxury cruise ship, Hennepin, makes a mysterious emergency stop to the distant Treadway Station. As the ship arrives, Card, a maintenance worker, goes outside to make repairs on the station, and returns an hour later only to find all 25,000 residents have gone missing. As he tries desperately to escape the nightmare unfolding around him, he discovers he may share the same fate as his crewmates.Incident on the Hennepin is a short science fiction story (18 pages, 7931 words) peppered with a mild amount of suspense and horror.

One night, Naomi is woken by the sound of scratching. She gets up to see a door appearing in her bedroom wall, then a face, then a small figure. This figure is a home gnome, there to make life (as he puts it) “interesting” for her and her family. And while he is annoying in the extreme, he does at least prove useful when it comes to getting rid of unwanted guests...The last survivors of a doomed world have been rescued and taken to safety in another universe, but they’re still dying out. All their rescuers can do is take them to see the ocean one last time – and try to persuade them to let their last child survive.This is a prequel to my novel The Last Man on Earth Club (but both can be read separately).A short story of 4,000 words.APOCALYPTIC TALES is a series of shorts and novellas about the end of the world. Because somewhere in the multiverse, a world is always ending…

Angus wakes up one day with a problem: his memory is gone. He doesn't know who he is or what he does. Voltari tells him he is his apprentice, but Angus knows nothing about magic. Still, Voltari is a Master Wizard, so he would know, wouldn't he? Voltari knows other things about him, too, but he isn't talking. Then, just as Angus begins to come to terms with his situation, everything changes....Angus wakes up one day with a problem, a very BIG problem: his memory is gone. He doesn't know who he is or what he does. Voltari tells him he is his apprentice, but Angus knows nothing about magic. Still, Voltari is a Master Wizard, so he would know, wouldn't he? Voltari knows other things about him, too, but he isn't talking. Then, just as Angus begins to come to terms with his situation, everything changes....

In an isolated Fisherfolk village too many people are dying. Ja'Nil,a despised orphan,is sent to the capitol to find a healer, but the Queendom is falling apart and travel is dangerous. The road s filled with slavers, tricksters, warlords, and werewolves. Who is friend, who is foe? Ja'Nil must reach deep within herself to find the courage to save her village-and incredibly, the realm.In the country of Cancordia, on the planet D’az, in an isolated Fisherfolk village set on the edge of the sea, people are dying for lack of a healer. The world seems to be falling apart. Every attempt to communicate with the rest of the country is met with silence. No one from the outside has visited them in a long time. Someone must find out what is going on; someone must bring back help.A crusty and bitter old sea captain is persuaded to take the job. The orphan girl, Ja’Nil, is reluctantly recruited as her assistant. In fact, Ja’Nil is so reluctant that she has to be kicked, prodded, pushed and finally tossed onto the ship. But Ja’Nil is resilient, and life at sea and on the road has its exciting, if deadly, moments.The further Ja’Nil travels and the more people she meets, from traveling players, to warlords, to deadly slavers, to lords and ladies with mysterious and powerful gifts, the more she realizes that it is not just her small Fisherfolk village that is in trouble, but the entire country of Cancordia. She realizes something else, too. As incredible as it sounds, she is the one who must save her world.

Once upon a time there were three little girls and a shared childhood of struggle. This is a tale of two stepsisters and the wretched girl who tortured them. Not everything is as it seems and this is their story.Jovette and Noemie were two happy little girls who loved to laugh and play and lived with their mother, the Lady Tremaine. Lucella was a beguiling and unruly only child of a nice man. When the man asked Lady Tremaine to marry him and become his wife, the three girls became sisters and it changed their lives forever. This is the story of two sweet girls as they grew up and lived in a house with a stepsister who tortured them.