How To Leave

How To Leave

Still Whole

In my family, showing one’s emotions
was considered to be a flaw.
Flagrantly raw,
I was willing to bear their
pompous, parental scorn
so as to remain true
to that which drove me,
relentless, inherent, untorn.

– Neela Arnaud

FROM THE AUTHOR: This book of poems bears witness to my journey of learning to leave toxic people and situations as I progressed in my recovery and healing from toxic family abuse, narcissistic partner abuse.

It is also a book that reflects my growing ability to recognize various forms of covert and overt abuse and do whatever was necessary to protect my mind, body, heart, and soul so as to keep my self (and spirit) alive. I hope you find inspiration in these 32 short poems that bear witness to my journey of recovery from relational abuse. $2.99 on Kindle.
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The Blue Executions

The Blue Executions

A serial killer is roaming the streets of New York City…the madman’s target—New York City police officers. An incident in a Queens housing project hurls highly decorated detective Tommy Galvin not only onto the front pages of the newspapers but also into the crosshairs of the sociopath. The hunter becomes the hunted! Galvin’s actions on a warm spring evening ignite a powder keg of racial tension and civil unrest, capturing national attention which must be dealt with and brought under control by the NYPD. When the two men finally come face to face, Galvin’s life has changed forever, in a way he could have never imagined. The Blue Executions will take you from the eyes of the killer to the investigation charged with taking him down; from the inner workings of a major New York City newspaper that the killer has entrusted, to the behind-the-scenes politics of the NYPD at the highest levels. All of the while, Galvin’s life is on the line. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Free: About a Hidden Garden

About a hidden Garden

Unless we grant someone permission to enter, our hidden garden will remain private property. The author compares our mind with a garden, a place to be nurtured carefully, because most of the solutions to life are found inside us. 111 devotional stories fill this book, aimed at the Christian soul and those who seek greater clarity in their life. Free on Kindle.
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Free: What Good Luck Bad Luck

What Good Luck Bad Luck

This delightful children’s book Talks about happiness is a choice that you make. The two groups of clovers are rivals for the children’s attention, and gradually the clovers realize that conflict is not the answer. They then start thinking happy thoughts and start being happy. Do I fit in? This fun book explores diversity and inclusion.
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Politikill

Politikill

Imagine if someone recorded politicians accepting bribes. Or, an execution squad murdered corrupt legislators on camera, then broadcast politicians’ wrongdoings. What if politicians actually feared retribution for accepting payola? Consider the seismic reverberations which would occur within the DC infrastructure if politicians feared dishonesty and graft. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Free: The Lost Tribe

The Ruins

Former Special Forces Operator turned archeologist, Dr. Nick Randall, searches for proof that his controversial theories are true. Standing in his way are people willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden. Secret cabals with ties to the highest levels of government and industry are bent on making their evil plans a reality. Well financed and connected, these groups won’t stop until the world bends to them. But Nick doesn’t back down. He won’t quit until he discovers the truth, even if it could cost him his life. Free on Kindle.
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Free: At Large

At Large

John Vance is a hardened criminal of the worst variety. He runs a drug cartel and orders hits from behind prison walls as part of his daily routine.

Narcotics Detective Jesse McCord had looked for Vance for years, and Jesse finally landed the break he needed to apprehend him and all the big players, but in the takedown, Vance’s brother Jake was killed. Another year passed before Jesse was finally able to put cuffs around the wrists of the head honcho himself—John Vance. And Vance hasn’t forgotten what Jesse did to him and his family.

Now, John has pulled off a daring escape and is at large, and what Jesse believes is an unrelated murder leads him closer to the man he is hunting. Jesse vows to put John Vance back behind bars, but John has a plan of his own. Now the question is, who’s hunting whom?
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Afro-Bougie Blues: A Collection of Short Fiction

Afro-Bougie Blues: A Collection of Short Fiction

Facing Problems That Money Can’t Solve! – Afro-Bougie Blues is a collection of twelve original, engaging, and occasionally edgy short stories that dig into the souls of ordinary black women and men meeting life’s challenges with courage and care. A newlywed considers her past abortion after having a miscarriage. An Army veteran subdues his war memories with alcohol. A woman who loses weight watches her marriage crumble around her. A single father reflects on his pre-teen daughter’s complicated questions about love. A married woman falls in love with a jazz singer. Watch as the protagonists find their way, find love, or find themselves amid the chaos. Explore the world of Afro-Bougie Blues. An extraordinary assortment of stories awaits you. Dig in. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Stagecoach Bride Series

The Winchester Stagecoach line plays cupid to female passengers. Follow the adventures of these women when they meet the brave men who will give them their happily ever after.
Standalone stories.
Deborah is shocked when a man is forced to marry her at the point of a gun.
Erin is being hunted by a bounty hunter.
Katrina is so desperate to find her missing brother she will marry a stranger.
Marnie is left for dead by a woman she befriended, only to be saved by a stranger.
Arlene is heavily pregnant and must throw herself on the mercy of her dead husband’s unwelcoming brother.
Tara is on a desperate mission to save her aunt when she is captured by ruthless outlaws.

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Southern Sunshine

Reed

I never wanted to be a cowboy, living in a small town was suffocating. The military was my out. I saw every place I ever wanted and everything that nightmares are made of. Until I almost lost my life and then I ended up back home.

 

Hazel

Finding out that I was pregnant the night before I left for college changed everything. I left that small town and vowed to never return. When my grandfather died, I had no choice but to go back home. The plan was just for two weeks. I thought it would be quick and easy until he was standing at the back door asking questions. Secrets never stay secrets for long in this town. $0.99 on Kindle.
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The Sentinels: The Complete Collection Boxed Set : (A Dangerous Bargain, A Dangerous Hunger, A Dangerous Fury, A Dangerous King)

The Sentinels: The Complete Collection Boxed Set : (A Dangerous Bargain, A Dangerous Hunger, A Dangerous Fury, A Dangerous King)

This boxed set of The Sentinels includes all four books in this series . These paranormal romances contain graphic language, steamy love scenes, and lovable alpha males that also happen to be just a little bit demon.

A Dangerous Bargain: Kat Larson is haunted by demons. Literally. And how was she to know that there was more than one type of demon? The Evils want to destroy her soul, while handsome billionaire Sentinel, Zachary Winston, claims that he wants to protect her. Kat opts for Zach’s protection but it requires a bargain and what he suggests surprises poor Kat almost as much as the fact that demons really do exist. Zach must protect Kat from the Evils that will corrupt her soul. She is his “radiant,” the one woman who can lighten the darkness of his Sentinel existence and be his eternal mate. Zach also has to fight an internal war. He’s one-part Sentinel, one-part man, but they both yearn for Kat’s lush, full figured body and kind, compassionate heart. As Zach becomes more and more enchanted with Kat, he’s hoping she can learn to love a lonely man/Sentinel that’s only slightly wicked. A Dangerous

Hunger: Dr. Talia Maris had lived her entire life as a freak—a too tall, too plain, too odd woman who sees and senses the presence of otherworldly entities. A total recluse, Talia spends all of her time on her research with only her loyal feline companion for company. Until that sedate existence comes crashing down around her when she starts being pursued by Evils. And if there’s one thing she hates…it’s Evils. She ditches every one of them until tall, handsome Sentinel , Drew Winston, finally wins the game of pursuit by trapping her with a deceitful, underhanded trick. Not only is she infuriated by Drew’s stunt, but when he tells her that she is his mate, all she wants is to get rid of Drew as quickly as possible! Drew had never wanted or expected a mate of his own, but once he has Talia in his grasp, he’s determined to keep her safe and make her want to stay with him forever.

A Dangerous Fury: When Hunter Winston is sent on a mission to find a mysterious female who can help the Sentinels finally win their battle against the Evils, he’s not happy about the errand interrupting his constant compulsion to kill the red-eyed, ugly Evils. But he owes his brothers and their Sentinel king his life, so he hopes he can get the task done as soon as possible. But Hunter is about to discover that retrieving a single female can be very complicated when it is the goddess, Athena, who has been held prisoner for thousands of years. The time of the gods is long gone, and she’s ready to go to her final rest as soon as she knows the balance between good and evil is restored. Unfortunately, that isn’t what the Fates had planned for her. Can an angry Hunter and a virginal but powerful goddess embrace their destiny, or will the many forces working against them destroy their one shot at
happiness?A Dangerous King: Kristoff Agare $0.99 on Kindle.
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The Night People

The Night People

Sam has been interacting with aliens since he was five. Poor, with abusive, neglectful parents, he has coped alone, afraid to make friends or confide in adults for fear of being thought crazy. Now 15, he meets Jade, who becomes his friend and partner. While tackling the alien mystery, the two accidentally discover an entrance to the DUMBs, secret underground military facilities hiding aliens and other mysteries. Threatened—for reasons they don’t understand—by a furious army major, and afraid to seek help from adults, they plunge into a series of adventures that leave them unsure if the real threat is alien or human. As the teens deal with high school and their growing attraction to each other, Sam must learn that some people (even adults) can be trusted and that he deserves love. And together, Sam and Jade must figure out the aliens’ agenda and their place in it. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Fire and Ashes

Fire and Ashes

An asteroid on a collision course with Earth. A government coverup. A family caught in the middle.

Welcome to Falling Skies. Do you have what it takes to survive? $0.99 on Kindle.
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Connor: A Bad Boy Dark Romance (Angel Shot Book 1)

Connor: A Bad Boy Dark Romance (Angel Shot Book 1)

Connor Sullivan is having a bad night—getting shot will do that. But it’s all part of the job. So now he’s hiding in an alley, waiting for the chance to go get patched up when help arrives in the angelic form of Dr. Lauren Fry.

Someone is following Lauren home from work, and it’s terrifying. She just wants to go home and rest after a long shift at the hospital. But when she’s pulled into a dark alley by an injured man, she finds a savior in the last place she expects.

Connor is struck by Lauren’s beauty, and Lauren feels safe in Connor’s strong arms. Both need help of different types: $0.99 on Kindle.
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Eve Lloyd’s A Deadline Cozy Mystery – Books 1 to 5

Eve Lloyd's A Deadline Cozy Mystery - Books 1 to 5

Fun-filled cozy mysteries with Eve Lloyd, magnet for murder and mayhem, and a host of quirky characters. Rock-Maine Island seems like the perfect getaway for recent divorcee Eve Lloyd. But when her aunt, the island’s famous local author, goes missing, Eve must take up sleuthing – and avoid the handsome detective who considers her a suspect. Who said starting over was easy? $0.99 on Kindle.
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You’re The Author!

You're The Author!

The Wealthful Adventures series inspires mental and financial freedom. These books are a means of liberation through the teaching of life skills that traditional education often fails to acknowledge. $0.99 on Kindle.
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The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl

The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl

 

Yorkshire Dales 1850
As a terrible storm rages, Annabelle Wallis is shocked to find a distressed young woman at her cottage door, heavy with child. Moments later a baby girl is born. But by dawn, the mother has vanished, leaving behind the helpless child wrapped only in a silk peacock shawl.

When news spreads that Lady Eliza Hartley, sister to wealthy estate owner, John Hartley, has been found dead, Annabelle realises the terrible secret she has stumbled on. Terrified she’ll be blamed for Eliza’s death, Annabelle flees to the filthy slums of York, where she plans to raise the precious orphan as her own.

The cobbled streets of York’s slums are no place for a young woman like Annabelle or a Hartley babe and John Hartley is determined to bring them both home. But Annabelle proves impossible to find.

Annabelle can’t hide forever from the wealthy Hartley family, but can she ever give up the baby she loves? $0.99 on Kindle.
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Free: Rat Trap

RAT TRAP

4.5 out of 5 stars by Amazon readers. “..gripping stuff”, “. .had my pulse pounding . .”, “Couldn’t put it down . .”

July 2020. A business wrecked by theft during lockdown. A business owner left deserted by the police and insurance and forced to find his stolen property and those responsible. RAT TRAP is a fast-paced revenge drama inspired by the authors own true crime experience, that twists and turns to the last page. Free on Kindle.
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Rare Finds

Is archeology the sexist profession in the universe? Just ask the Irish Goddess of Beauty and Brightness—Niamh.

Earthman, Robbie McGreggor, eager to get down and dirty on digs at the far corners of outer space, lands on a remote planet, and is shocked by the alien culture he encounters—the gods of Irish mythology.

When the chief god, Dagda, uses his powerful magic to hold Robbie at his mercy, Niamh helps him escape. She makes her getaway by jumping aboard the shuttle with Robbie. But not before Dagda puts a curse on the immortal beauty.

What’s a cursed goddess to do?

Team up with the mortal nerd, of course. And heat up the galaxy—uncovering alien artifacts as well as a passionate allure for Robbie…while she tries to answer the big questions:
What dangers await?
Can she break the curse?
And will they survive?

If a helping of original Star Trek meets Merlin plus a pinch of comedy and generous dashes of spice whets your appetite, then take a ride on the Starship Celestial with Niamh and Robbie. $2.99 on Kindle.
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Dandelion Wishes (Under My Skin)

Dandelion Wishes (Under My Skin)

No one ever said love would be easy…He’s not supposed to date, but she’s impossible for him to resist. Fresh out of rehab with a new future, Mason focuses on building a successful career as a tattoo artist while staying far away from drugs. He keeps his head down, attends his meetings, and apprentices under one of the best tattoo artists in the nation. Life is good. Sophie has never felt like she’s enough. She can’t imagine why the sexy guy from the tattoo shop next door keeps giving her attention. He’s supportive and loving in a way she doesn’t think she deserves. Could this bee too good to be true? When Sophie’s eating disorder threatens her life, and puts Mason’s sobriety on the line, can they get their happily ever after? Or is their love doomed? $0.99 on Kindle.
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Free: The Link

The Link
ames Brickman is an investigator for the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department. When his personal life collides with his work life he finds himself racing to save a young girl held captive by human traffickers. With the cooperation of several law enforcement teams and a little help from his new romantic interest, James embarks on a journey to bring justice to the sinister deviants behind the criminal network. Traversing a peninsula in the Pacific Northwest, this unyielding ex-detective puts his life on the line in the name of righteousness. Free on Kindle.
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I’ll Be Next To Vanish

I'll Be Next To Vanish
Ryker Marshall disappeared twenty-five-years ago. No trace of the rock singer was ever found. As the anniversary approaches, Charlie Lewis, Ryker’s best friend and former bandmate, is convinced that his own disappearance is imminent.

Is Charlie losing it? Or is someone plotting against him?

Horrifying revelations, buried for years, are about to come to light. Greed, paranoia, kidnapping and murder. And it’s all connected to the shocking truth about Ryker Marshall’s disappearance.

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How Not to Be My Patient

How Not to Be My Patient

COVID changed everything. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Edward Creagan addresses critical changes in the healthcare delivery system and survivorship in this REVISED third edition of his award-winning book for empowered patients.

“This book is for everyone who decides to take charge of their own health and their own destiny.” Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN

The facts are clear. If you want to be healthy for life—

• Learn to talk so your doctor will listen.
• Get insights on how to navigate patient portals and telemedicine visits.
• Understand your diagnosis—and realize that you can survive bad news.
• Follow Dr. Ed’s 8 simple commandments for living well—and you’ll live long enough to cash in your 401(k).
• Separate hype from hope, especially with perplexing medical headlines and confusing internet information.
• Get insight into what your doctor wasn’t taught in medical school.
• Combine the best of traditional and complementary treatments.

Dr. Edward Creagan treated very sick patients for more than 40 winters at the renowned Mayo Clinic. This book is not just about lifestyle choices, although these are important aspects of Dr. Creagan’s healthy living plan. It is about using your precious minutes in the exam room (the average doctor visit is about 16 minutes), forging the right kind of relationship with your care providers (because that world is changing quickly), and understanding and using the healthcare system—instead of having the system use (and often abuse) you.

Edward T. Creagan, MD, FAAHPM, is Professor Emeritus of Medical Oncology at the Mayo Clinic Medical School, Emeritus Professor of Humanism in Medicine, and Emeritus Consultant in Palliative Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hospice medicine and palliative care.
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Snips and Snails Mystery Cafe Books 1-3 Boxset

Snips and Snails Mystery Cafe Books 1-3 Boxset
Juli’s job is to make sure the Soup of the Day delivers…a daily dose of magic that is…But there’s Murder afoot in Veil Falls. Before she knows it, Juli is on the case, chasing baddies, finding clues, and whipping up the right magical recipes to save them all.
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The Stalker

The Stalker
When a bouquet of white roses shows up on her doorstep, Dr. Audrey Ellis realizes someone has developed an unhealthy fixation. P.I. Ross Waldman learns Audrey is hounded by a mysterious hunter and volunteers to track down the shadowy culprit. With the incidents escalating, Ross fears his plan to protect Audrey could climax in a hail of bullets.

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