Three short historical romance stories from USA Today bestselling author Callie Hutton.My True Love Gave to Me: After one night of unbridled passion with Marcus, Viscount Weatherby, Lady Surrey--then Lady Emma--was whisked off the marriage mart by her parents, and betrothed to a man old enough to be her grandfather. Three years later, she is a widow, and Marcus has returned from India. Will he win Emma back? Or will her secret turn him from her forever?Band of Gold: Spencer and Aileen Kramer are about to finalize their divorce, due to a tragedy that tore them apart. Spencer convinces Aileen to spend Valentine weekend with him to give their marriage one more chance. Will he succeed?Love and War: Peter Wilson is back from the battlefield and ready to go on with his life, despite his injury. But he never forgot the woman he left behind, who married another man right after he left. Deanie Lawrence, now a widow, wants to explain why she married so quickly. Will Peter be able to set aside his bitterness to allow himself to hear her out?

Charles Lambert, an orphan of the warf, hires on as a deckhand to "The Valiant Lady", captained by Darcell Covington. Charles experiences adventures he never dreamed possible, and when a terrible storm tosses the ship around, Charles is caught up in the ropes.Abra, an intellectually gifted woman from a family with mentally retarded parents and siblings, is the family caretaker until she goes away to college severing all family ties. Her high school teacher helps her find a small college far from home where she begins to weave a fictitous life as an orphan. She becomes a successful psychologist and creates an independent life that she likes. Sixteen years after leaving home, she learns that her sister died. She decides to share her family secrets with her friends and colleagues as the starting point on her quest to understand why she abandoned her family. She falls is love with Adam, her high school teacher's nephew, who helps her cope with her view that she has "dirty genes" which should never be passed on.

Abra, an intellectually gifted woman from a family with mentally retarded parents and siblings, is the family caretaker until she goes away to college severing all family ties. Sixteen years later she learns that her sister died starting her on a quest to understand why she abandoned her family. She falls in love with Adam who helps her cope with her view that she has "dirty genes."Abra, an intellectually gifted woman from a family with mentally retarded parents and siblings, is the family caretaker until she goes away to college severing all family ties. Her high school teacher helps her find a small college far from home where she begins to weave a fictitous life as an orphan. She becomes a successful psychologist and creates an independent life that she likes. Sixteen years after leaving home, she learns that her sister died. She decides to share her family secrets with her friends and colleagues as the starting point on her quest to understand why she abandoned her family. She falls is love with Adam, her high school teacher's nephew, who helps her cope with her view that she has "dirty genes" which should never be passed on.

Sallis is a very ordinary boy, with an extraordinary destiny.Sallis ti Ath lies seriously ill and only a touch-healer, usually the preserve of the wealthy, can save his life. But when Elvallon heals the sick boy, he reveals that Sallis is Gifted, one of the few born to touch the power that allows the universe to exist.But the boy's skills turn out very differently from anything Elvallon expected.Novella of 24 thousand words.

“Half Brains” the first book of the Sacred Water trilogy, is set in a pre-industrial world. The people face extinction because their only source of iodine, the Sacred Water, is being stolen by an unknown enemy. My story opens with Daniel, the young Healer from the Forest, knocking timidly on a door in the Northern Palace. He had been summoned to evaluate the king’s daughter who“Half Brains” is the first book in the Sacred Water trilogy. In this book the world of Daniel and Heather is introduced as well as the importance of the Sacred Water, which contains iodine which prevents the development of deformed babies. These iodine deficient babies are referred to medically as cretins, but in the world of Daniel and Heather they were called half brains. Their status was as sub-humans and slaves. One of these half brains is Betty, who is blessed with a way of knowing things and becomes instrumental in protecting the Sacred Water.Others had learned of the power of the Sacred Water and tried to capture the source, which was located in the Forest—which is as much a living thing as it is a place in the mountains. It is the efforts of Daniel and Heather with those of the Forest who defeat those who would have captured the spring of their Sacred Water. Not only those of the Forest but also those of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms were dependent upon this single source of iodine.This series developed from my own interest in diseases of the thyroid, which was a major portion of my medical practice. The early descriptions of the Africans brought to this country as slaves contain drawings of their coarse facial features and descriptions of their slow mental status. It turns out that the majority of those captured into slavery were from the iodine deficient areas of Africa. Many of our prejudices, like those explored in this trilogy, were based on medical issues which could have been easily solved had the knowledge been available. This book is written for young readers of all ages who are interested in science and medicine.

Mosaic Two. This collection- of radical poetry, gripping vignettes, enlightening articles, enchanting essays, powerful manifestos, and bizarre short stories- is designed to provide grim entertainment either at a glance or all night long. These are the literary works of Zero Roze; incomparable, unmatched, inimitable, unrivaled- peerless and perfect. Perspectives in high definition.Three hearts beat as one, for one.Six years after losing their wife, the McLendon brothers are focused on running their family ranch, Falcon Ridge, and raising their rambunctious twin boys. They’ve never believed they could find another woman with which to share their hearts and family.When Matt and his twin, Mason, meet their sons’ classy new teacher, hope and love aren’t the only things that spring back to life. Matt is convinced she was Heaven sent to heal their family. Mason hopes he’s right, but knows they have a bigger problem than convincing Claira to take a chance on their unconventional family; a much bigger, surly, older brother kind of problem. After their wife died, Grey McLendon planned to live the rest of his life comfortably numb from the neck down, even if it killed him...and it just might if he can’t reconcile his guilt and desire for Claira before her treacherous past catches up with her.The McLendon Family Saga Reading OrderThe Heart of Falcon RidgeA McLendon ChristmasRock Star Cowboys (Pre-Order January 2016)Rock Star Honeymoon (January 2016)Author Note: Absolutely no action between brothers because that would just be awkward. Previously published as Second Chances and remastered for The McLendon Family Saga series.

When Meredith visits Murky Manor there is more mystery than just the fog surrounding the house. She discovers an old cup that affects the weather. Before she can figure it out, others become interested in the cup. There are creatures that appear to be made of mist and a strange girl who claims she is from another world and the cup belongs to her.How is power gained, retained and exercised; and what happens to a power structure when a young girl with magical abilities hacks and slashes her way into the very core of its apparatus?In a magical city that travels through multiple dimensions, a young girl named Hemlock has risen from being a lowly cutpurse to discovering that she is a powerful fighter. Under the guidance of an aging freedom fighter named Safreon, Hemlock battles to keep the peace in her run-down district, while across the City the upper class Elites enjoy peace, prosperity and freedom.The Wizard Tower looms in the center of the City, casting a long shadow over its affairs. The Wizards rule behind the scenes, dictating and controlling the use of magic. Hemlock instinctively feels that the Wizards are her enemies, but Safreon will not discuss openly opposing them, as he seeks to methodically mentor Hemlock, and advance his own cryptic plans for the City.Hemlock makes a decision to make a bold attack on the Wizard Tower alone, convinced that she can destroy or undo whatever method the Wizards are using to control and ration magic. As the novel opens, we join Hemlock just after she has infiltrated the Wizard Tower, learning what happens through a narrative interspersed with flashbacks to events leading up to the attack.This is a complete, standalone story; but interested readers can continue to follow Hemlock's adventures in The Maker's Fire series. Hemlock and the Dead God's Legacy (Book II) and Hemlock and the Dread Sorceress (Book III) are both available now!

A young rogue named Hemlock fights crime in her rundown neighborhood, which lies at the fringe of a magical city. Her sister relies on magical healing, and the spells are failing. When Hemlock confronts the wizards by breaking into their tower, events are set into motion that determine the destiny of the entire realm. Her adventure features brutal combat, cunning politics and tragic romance.How is power gained, retained and exercised; and what happens to a power structure when a young girl with magical abilities hacks and slashes her way into the very core of its apparatus?In a magical city that travels through multiple dimensions, a young girl named Hemlock has risen from being a lowly cutpurse to discovering that she is a powerful fighter. Under the guidance of an aging freedom fighter named Safreon, Hemlock battles to keep the peace in her run-down district, while across the City the upper class Elites enjoy peace, prosperity and freedom.The Wizard Tower looms in the center of the City, casting a long shadow over its affairs. The Wizards rule behind the scenes, dictating and controlling the use of magic. Hemlock instinctively feels that the Wizards are her enemies, but Safreon will not discuss openly opposing them, as he seeks to methodically mentor Hemlock, and advance his own cryptic plans for the City.Hemlock makes a decision to make a bold attack on the Wizard Tower alone, convinced that she can destroy or undo whatever method the Wizards are using to control and ration magic. As the novel opens, we join Hemlock just after she has infiltrated the Wizard Tower, learning what happens through a narrative interspersed with flashbacks to events leading up to the attack.This is a complete, standalone story; but interested readers can continue to follow Hemlock's adventures in The Maker's Fire series. Hemlock and the Dead God's Legacy (Book II) and Hemlock and the Dread Sorceress (Book III) are both available now!

THIS NOVEL IS A ROMANTIC AND SCIENTIFIC ADVENTUREAnyone who has a cell phone or PC has heard about the computing cloud where everything is stored. In this story it is revealed there is also a psychic cloud that connects us all.Dave, a scientific attorney, and Tina a school teacher, interested in metaphysical ideas, and how they develop their relationship through the exploration of ESP.Anyone who has a cell phone or PC has heard about the Love Story: In The Cloud, is a Sci-fi, legal thriller filled with romance, adventure and paranormal experiences. Anyone who has a cell phone or PC has heard about the computing cloud where everything is stored. In this story Ken Renshaw reveals there is also a psychic cloud that connects us all. The psychic cloud is the science part of this sic-fi thriller. This in not a Harlequin-type love story. It about Dave, a logic-oriented attorney, and Tina, a metaphysically-oriented woman, who explore channeling, past lives, and ESP as their differences dissolve and they fall in love.The story is about the paranormal. Dave and Tina meet aliens, trance channels, past-life therapists, and discover their ESP love connection that transcends space and time.This is a legal thriller. Dave puts ESP on trial in a thrilling trial involving a psychic spy. A terrorist plots to murder Dave during the trial.It’s also an adventure story about Dave piloting a sailplane. He takes Tina on a romantic flight above the clouds. Later, he soars across the Mojave Desert and into the Sierras in a thrilling flight. The novel practically vibrates with the relentless activity of all these interconnected plot-threads moving to a highly satisfactory end.

A murdered groom. An unexpected baby. A vengeful father. Can the killer’s brother save the day? First in the Coach’s Boys series, The Daddy Pact is a sweet, poignant romance about love lost and new, unexpected beginnings. It’s a heartwarming story of selflessness in the face of tragedy, friendships, and laughter—with a little mystery thrown in for good measure.A murdered groom. An unexpected baby. A vengeful father. Can the killer’s brother save the day?Raised in foster homes, when Jess Bentley promised, ‘til death do us part,’ she envisioned many happy decades building a family with Frank. But a desperate drug addict in a dark parking lot ended those dreams before the honeymoon was over. Convinced the empty place in her heart will never heal, she’s ready to give up—until she discovers their brief marriage resulted in a surprise pregnancy.All Dan Mulholland wants following his brother’s arrest is to relieve the guilt that’s tearing him up inside. He is determined to help the widowed bride in any way he can, especially when he learns she’s carrying her dead husband’s child … and her wealthy father-in-law intends to take the baby.First in the Coach’s Boys series, The Daddy Pact is a sweet, poignant romance about love lost and new, unexpected beginnings. It’s a heartwarming story of selflessness in the face of tragedy, friendships, and laughter—with a little mystery thrown in for good measure.

The stupid cupid herself, Millicent Match, gets her sentence in Karma Court.The person she wronged in life as former socialite Kiki Kent has been waiting a long time to serve this dish...cold.“Do you think she’ll remember you?” Felina Lavine whispered, peering over Natalie Rose’s left shoulder.Natalie slowly shook her head, her gaze fixed on the statuesque blonde in the holding area looking deliciously nervy. Maybe Natalie would wait just another minute or two before entering so that Kiki could fidget in the acid wash pink jumper a bit longer.“Why the ugly jumpsuit?” Felina asked, no longer craning for a better view.“I hoped she might hate it,” Natalie said, moving away from the window to lean against the wall. Not a real wall, she knew that. This was heaven, or the great beyond, nirvana, whatever a soul liked to call it. The wall was only here because Natalie put it there. Just as she’d put Kiki’s glaring pink jumpsuit on her and the designer ice white skirt suits on herself and Felina. Natalie tossed her pale blonde sheath of hair past her shoulder. “I hoped the cardboard-like feel of it would irritate her skin and make her want to tear it to small pieces and burn it.”“Wow. Bitter much?” Felina’s green eyes flashed with humor and a little fear. “She really must have hurt you in life.”Natalie ground her own teeth, hoping to edge the memories back. “I wouldn’t call it hurt. But, she deserves everything she’s going to get.”

★★★★★ "POWERFUL! Rose Haven creates an intensely romantic world for young and old alike. A place where there is darkness and light, love and hope, and if you dare to go there you will never want to leave."Breeding for dowry was never really his thing...Lord Adam Sonhurst, the seventh Marquess of Norfolk, is notorious for his rakish character. He has no intention of settling down any time soon. In fact, he would prefer downing a glass of poison than getting married. And he firmly believes that love is a dangerous notion that incapacitates a person’s logical reasoning power. His father once fell in love with his mother and he had seen how that love had ruined him! But his mother wants him to produce an heir soon to carry on the family legacy. She has chosen for him a lady of impeccable breeding who would also bring a sizeable dowry. As much as he loathes his mother, Adam knows that she is right. But he refuses to marry the girl of her choice.When circumstances force him to get married to that very girl, he vows to make life hell for her! ★★★★★ "POWERFUL! Rose Haven creates an intensely romantic world for young and old alike. A place where there is darkness and light, love and hope, and if you dare to go there you will never want to leave."

A Conyn the Barbarian story.Conyn finally catches Valerian of the Red Brotherhood, and the pair end up fighting for their lives against a sorcerous death cult in an ancient city.A Gender Switch Adventure.Hot Lesbian Romance: What happens in a Yoga class brings these two girls together in the least expected way...Marcie is a private chef working for fancy parties and designing menus for the overly wealthy.Excitement and fun, that’s what Chloe is looking for in life...She is a free-spirit that loves to laugh. She is a yoga instructor at the gym where Marcie attends. It doesn’t take Chloe long to set her target on the new best friend.Well, a bit more than a best friend anyway... in her eyes.What's going to happen?LOOK INSIDE to find out now!

Hot Lesbian Romance: What happens in a Yoga class brings these two girls together in the least expected way...Hot Lesbian Romance: What happens in a Yoga class brings these two girls together in the least expected way...Marcie is a private chef working for fancy parties and designing menus for the overly wealthy.Excitement and fun, that’s what Chloe is looking for in life...She is a free-spirit that loves to laugh. She is a yoga instructor at the gym where Marcie attends. It doesn’t take Chloe long to set her target on the new best friend.Well, a bit more than a best friend anyway... in her eyes.What's going to happen?LOOK INSIDE to find out now!

What happens when Victoria Budroix receives a cameo that promises to give her the desires of her heart? Since she doesn’t know what that would be, a trip to medieval times, intrigue, threat of war and an overbearing lord are on the list for her to choose from. Or could it be meeting her one true love?What happens when Victoria Budroix receives a cameo that promises to give her the desires of her heart? Since she doesn’t know what that would be, a trip to medieval times, intrigue, threat of war and an overbearing lord are on the list for her to choose from. Or could it be meeting her one true love?Sir William of Conrad has escorted a stranger home to be under his protection. He discovers this woman speaks her own mind and melts his heart. He faces his father’s outrage and a broken alliance with the neighboring clan by falling in love. This could mean war.