Darren Brown spent two years running from his past, but he could only run so far before he was found. Darren Brown lost the only two people he loved just days apart. His mother first, then his best friend. Guilt over his friend's death drives Darren to wander for over a year before he winds up in the town of McKinton, Texas. Lee Bausch served his tour in the Army then started his quest to find answers only one person could give him—except that one person had moved away. It takes him almost two years to find Darren Brown, and it turns out Darren doesn't have the answers Lee needs—he is what Lee needs. Darren is shy and so sexy Lee can't get enough of him, but he still needs answers because he can't shake the feeling someone he loved was murdered. After a terrifying experience at the motel, Darren knows he has to tell Lee about the spirits in McKinton. And there's one spirit, scared and alone, who has the answers Lee seeks, if only the...

Cop vs. Killer Detective Jack Murphy never met a cold case he couldn't crack. This one's been on ice for 37 years. The prime suspect in a decades-old unsolved murder is about to be named Evansville's next Chief of Police. The Mayor wants the top cop's name cleared—and that's why Murphy and his partner, Liddell Blanchard, are ordered to re-open the investigation. But when the victim's sister and mother are targeted for violence, troubling new questions arise. Is this the work of the same killer, or is someone else playing a deadly game? The answers lie buried in the past. But no one digs through the dirt like Jack Murphy . . . Praise for Rick Reed and his novels "Reed gives the reader a story worth every minute and every penny spent." —Book Reporter "Rick Reed knows the dark side as only a real-life cop can, and his writing crackles with authenticity." ...

Life and Death sometimes made you believe in second chancesRobertOne thing I was sure of in my life was I'd never start over after my marriage of thirty years ended. Yet when our kids formed lives of their own, we'd grown apart. I'd signed the papers and tried to move on. My work as a Homicide Detective became my life. It left me with no time to think, but I couldn't exist for my job alone. All that changed when they assigned Remy Bosley as my new partner. He was too good to be true, but in a short time, he became my friend—maybe something more.RemyFor twenty-eight years, I'd worked to leave my past behind. Although, when the horrors shaped you into the person you were, there was no escape. Being a cop for me was making sure no one else turned out like me. My partner, Robert Kauffman, made it clear how far I'd shoved my dreams down. I was too old and damaged for fairy tales, yet that's exactly what I wanted. In...

Nine months ago, Tommy, a nurse, and Jared, a fire fighter met at by accident, literally. Their relationship is red hot from the start, and Tommy can hardly believe how lucky he is.But after nine months together, Tommy has a big fight and doesn't talk to Jared for two days. Is it over? Tommy was never really sure he was the hot fireman's type anyway, especially when Jared has been stingy with declarations of love. But when they finally reconnect, Jared makes it clear he only wants to come home to Tommy.Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud.

Alone in a cell and lacking memories of his past, John has no idea who—or what—he is.Alone on the streets of 1950s Los Angeles, Harry has far too many memories of his painful past and feels simply resignation in facing his empty future.When Harry is given a chance to achieve his only dream—to become an agent with the Bureau of Trans-Species Affairs—all he has to do is prove his worth. Yet nothing has ever come easy for him. Now he must offer himself and John as bait, enticing a man who wants to conquer death. But first he and John must learn what distinguishes a monster from a man—and what a monster truly wants.

Two years ago the zombie apocalypse wiped out the world police officer Mitch Kennedy had a role in. But he's found a way to continue doing his duty, serving as guardian of a small community of survivors, living in the safest place they can find. When the group takes in Cal Richardson, Mitch can't help but be attracted to the first available—and incidentally, gorgeous—man to cross his path in months.Mitch and Cal can't resist each other physically, but each man tries to hold back his emotions. Though he's strong on the outside, Mitch is too badly hurt inside to risk more pain. Cal's very sure he won't stay for long. He's been a drifter all his life and it came naturally to him to survive alone after civilization fell. He's sure this is a temporary stopover for him. He has no intention of becoming emotionally involved with a cop who is certain to despise Cal when he learns the truth about him.The longer Cal stays the stronger his urge to run grows, but...

Dark Muse allows you to sample pages from the brightest rising stars in indie publishing, from paranormal romance to chilling supernatural tales to dark humor, so discover some of your new favorite authors for free: H.D. Gordon, Krystle Jones, Christie Rich, Dave Ferraro, Kristie King, David Estes, Nancy Straight, Roxanne Kade, Bonnie Erina Wheeler, Megan Curd, Shannon Dermott and John Corwin.Dark Muse allows you to sample pages from the best and brightest rising stars in indie publishing. In this paranormal sampler, you will find content from paranormal romance to chilling supernatural tales to dark humor. Charming immortals and impossible beasts abound in twelve unique stories, so discover some of your new favorite authors for free! Included in this book are samples from H.D. Gordon (Blood Warrior), Krystle Jones (The Scarlet Dagger), Christie Rich (Five), Dave Ferraro (Her Dark Destiny), Kristie King (Anomaly), David Estes (Angel Evolution), Nancy Straight (Meeting Destiny), Roxanne Kade (Therian), Bonnie Erina Wheeler (Fate Fixed), Megan Curd (Bridger), Shannon Dermott (Beg For Mercy) and John Corwin (Sweet Blood of Mine).

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Ex-lovers Stetson and Curtis are as opposite as two cowboys can get, but they reunite as Stetson's momma suffers Alzheimer's. Will family, money problems, and the call of the rodeo end their second-chance romance?