Leave it to clever Randy Overbeck to turn a historical event into a character with a personality of its own. Overbeck has written a cleverly plotted allegory of good versus evil. The author wove a timely tale that unflinchingly spotlights the incredible cruelty of the British Army, the hardships colonial families faced, and the gut-wrenching, sometimes life-and-death decisions they were forced to make to give their children a chance at a better life. The author’s descriptions paint a vivid picture of the conflict between the Colonists and Loyalists so detailed that readers can hear the cries of the dying colonial inmates on a prisoner ship, smell the acrid odor of death permeating the ship’s bowels, and feel the deadly snap of the rope tightening around his neck as a colonist is hanged by the British Army. The story moves with the whiplash of an emotional rollercoaster ride through an intricate plot. The cast of flawed but believable characters drives a complicated story that grabs readers by the throat and never lets go, while rooting for the protagonists to the last page. Overbeck cranks up the conflict with a backstory that keeps readers turning pages to see how it turns out. The story deftly weaves a taut plot driven by love, loss, trust, family ties, and the inner strength one must summon to face adversity head-on rather than look away. Part romance, part historical saga, part redemption with a second chance at life and love, Abigail Trench will capture the imagination of readers who enjoy a love story fueled by a mixture of courage and conflict, and appreciate that when one door closes, another one opens, but only if you dare to step across the threshold.
A vivid, propulsive Revolutionary-era thriller with the spy-craft verve of the streaming hit TURN: Washington’s Spies and the electricity of 1776’s New York that Hamilton lovers will recognize, this story is inspired by the lone female operative in Washington’s spy ring.In occupied New York, a schoolteacher with everything to lose turns information into a weapon, threading between Redcoats and rebels as plots against Washington gather steam. After rogue Redcoats assault her and strip her family’s Long Island farm, Abigail Trench fights to survive in New York City—tutoring in a high-ranking British officer’s Water Street household by day, navigating taverns, informants,…
The author paints a vivid picture of the bayous that is so detailed in their descriptions that readers will break out in a sweat from the humidity, be repelled by the creepy, terrifying denizens, see the droopy live oaks draped over the marshy water, smell the rich, earthy aroma of the Spanish Moss and Cypress infused with the scent of damp soil and decay, and keep time to the loud chorus of cicadas at dusk. Bartell’s detailed descriptions of Southern Louisiana’s social mores, political atmosphere, architecture, history, weather, and geography add to the story’s authenticity.
The story unfolds carefully. The tension ratchets up with each page. Then, the intricate plot ramps up to a heart-pounding pace, with a whiplash rollercoaster ride of emotions in the aftermath of a deadly hurricane.
Part romance, part thriller, part mystery, part paranormal fantasy, part redemption with a second chance at life and love, Blue Dog will capture the imagination of readers who enjoy a love story fueled by a mix of fantasy and reality and believe that things are not always what they appear to be. If you didn’t believe in Rougarou, hexes, spells, and voodoo before, you’ll question your beliefs at the end of this heart-pounding tale.
Finalizing her dissertation while emerging from a destructive relationship, Deirdre 'Dare' Doyle finds a lifeline in Clay Landry, a rugged park ranger who introduces her to the mythical--yet menacing--lore of Louisiana's bayous. As their hormone-fueled relationship intensifies, so does the threat from her past. Kirk, her toxic ex, sabotages her academic future, forcing a choice between her love and her dreams. But when Hurricane Kirk brings both a violent storm and a dangerous confrontation, an enigmatic creature intervenes, blurring the boundary between folklore and fact.
Liz Flaherty casts an inherited lake house as a main character that takes on a life of its own, which becomes the protagonist’s implausible anchor and life-saver. Flaherty has penned an emotional tale that deftly weaves ribbons of angst and romance into a well-written plot driven by betrayal, love, loss, trust, family ties, and the inner strength one must summon to face adversity created by both human fallibility and fate. Part romance, part coming of age later in life, part redemption with a second chance at life and love, Pieces of Blue will pull at the heartstrings and capture the imagination of readers who enjoy a love story fueled by the never-ending battle between decisions made by choice or fate and believe that one should never stop asking what if.
Life comes in shades of blue... Self-imposed loner, Maggie North, has worked for bestselling author Trilby Winterroad her entire adult life, starting as simply his assistant and ending up as his ghost writer. Through ups and downs--including a divorce from an abusive husband--he has been the one person on whom she could always rely. So when Trilby dies suddenly, Maggie finds herself adrift, not sure what she’ll do or where she belongs in the world any longer. And the confusion continues when she discovers he’s not only left her his beloved dachshund, Chloe, but a house she knew nothing about,…
It’s too hot…but just the right temperature for murder.
The United Television Network exiles disgraced investigative reporter Sunny Knight to a remote California desert affiliate. The station owner tells Sunny that, since nothing happens in the middle of nowhere worth investigating, the station doesn't need an investigative reporter, and she is now the weather reporter. After they have a vicious altercation, the station owner’s bridge partner is discovered dead, and Sunny’s boss is arrested for the murder. Despite her differences with her boss, Sunny is convinced that the station owner didn’t do it. The wise-cracking, irreverent amateur sleuth jumps into action to nail the real killer. But with a clown car full of viable suspects to investigate, will Sunny bring the right one to justice or become the next victim?
