Bøger af Donna J Fitzgerald

As children we are told fairy tales involving wicked step-parents, princes on horseback, and happily-ever-afters. But in our own world there are evils that happen, and, sometimes, the victim - though not a princess - finds a way to escape or is provided with one. This is one such story.

Nine-year-old Beth wasn't believed when she said she was being abused by her older brother. Her parents claimed she was a pathological liar and mentally disturbed. They believed her saint-like brother over her. Samuel's persuasive ability to act innocent and claim it was all Beth's imagination had even psychiatrists and teachers believing him instead of her. But when Beth got pregnant at fifteen, Monique helped her deliver the baby and vowed to get justice for her. She believed Beth wholeheartedly and got temporary custody of her while they sought justice to see that Samuel paid for his crimes. But could he turn the tides and make Beth look like the liar and not him? Would the Jury believe his story over Beth's? Would her parents finally see which one was telling the truth? And would Beth be able to let go of her abusive past and look forward to a future full of hopes and dreams fulfilled?

Renting a gorgeous estate on the coast of Maine was anything but peaceful and relaxing. Olivia and Trevor Scanlon discovered a house with a jaded past, an unsolved, century-old murder mystery, hidden secrets, mysterious paranormal activity, and a ship Captain's booty. Their lives would be forever changed; that is if they could overcome all the life-threatening challenges and survive to write about them. Happy endings make way for new beginnings and a future that held so many promises for generations to come.

Dueling stories make this book unique and has the reader sitting on the edge of their seat to see how they are connected. Jayme's career project has been put on hold due to lack of funding. While she ponders her future goals, determined to continue with seeking backing, she obsesses over her favorite author's latest novel. She doesn't believe what his critics claim that he's psychotic, deranged, and sick. Jayme considers him a genius of the written word for his over-active imagination and command of the English language. As she gets deeper into the book where Natalie struggles to escape her insane kidnapper's plan to impregnate her and create the perfect race, Jayme thinks that this one is his best book so far. At a book signing, Gene Cruz, the author, invites Jayme for coffee and extends an invitation to visit his amazing home in Vermont. She discovers a gentleman - kind, considerate, and thoughtful. But lingering doubts has her questioning whether the critics could be right, or is the man she's gotten close to all that he appears to be. A surprise twist ending to both stories is something that no one could have predicted. Will Jayme and Natalie fall prey to evil forces, or will there be happy endings for both?

Dan thought he had to impress Cara with money and riches to gain her affections. But when he got involved in a drug dealing operation, it would trigger a series of events that would turn Cara's world upside down and get him arrested. Detective Zack Lewiston was working undercover investigating Dan, and wound up saving Cara's life, at the same time igniting passions that took them both by surprise. Cara was adopted at birth and discovered a family she never knew existed. A diary from her birth mother would reveal devastating hidden secrets that would tie Cara into Zack's drug ring investigation. A sensational trial enabled Cara to bring closure to her demons and secure a promising future with Zack.

Amnesia claimed her memories lost in a horrific bus accident. Detective Nate Gould was assigned to uncover the mystery woman's identification, why she was on that bus, was she with anyone, where she was going, and where did she come from. The more he uncovered, the deeper his feelings grew and he realized she had been running away. The bus ticket was purchased under the name of Mary Brown, but her real name was Kristen Mulrooney and she was married to one of Boston's finest and a hero. When her husband arrived to claim her, Kristen's memories came flooding back along with her fear. When he forced her to return back to Boston, Nate knew he had to rescue her from a life of abuse. The only place he could hide Kristen where her husband wouldn't find her was his childhood homestead. But by some fluke of fate, he found her and Nate had to fight for his life to save his family and the love of his life.

Discovering that his theory was right, Detective Lou Garcia was determined to protect Molly from becoming the next victim of the man-creature thing stalking her and terrorizing the town. A confrontation between Molly and the creature saved her friends and made Lou and Jenny heroes. Now Molly could move ahead with her life and pursue the love she had found.

Fearing for her life after witnessing abhorrent behavior by her fiancé and his father, Caitlyn ran, leaving everything behind. She thought she had the perfect life, but knowing that she could destroy careers if she told anyone what she saw, Caitlyn made arrangements to confront the Senator giving him an ultimatum he couldn't deny. To complete her escape, with the help of new friends, Caitlyn became Brenda O'Leary and assumed a new identity, relocating halfway around the world to find a new life. But would her past catch up with Brenda and destroy her new-found happiness and love interest before she can cast out her demons? A surprise twist brought clarity and release, enabling Brenda to find love and begin again.

Ryan was on the run to save his life. It didn't matter that it was a justified shoot; he had killed the sixteen-year-old son of the head of the Chinese Mafia in Boston and knew his life was over if they found him. Hiding out in a remote log cabin in the middle of the Canadian woods, Ryan wondered if he had what it takes to survive the isolation and harsh winter conditions. When he rescued a wolf cub caught in a bear trap, it would change his life forever and cement a special friendship that would become legendary. Lindsey and Teddie, Ryan's only human contacts with the outside world, were deathly afraid of the wolf because of past experiences with the species. They had to promise Ryan to take care of him when a family emergency pulled him out of hiding just when he was exploring a blossoming new love interest with Lindsey. When his wolf disappeared under their care, Ryan knew he had to return to Canada to find him. He now had two reasons to go back; find his amazing wolf and resume what he had started with Lindsey.

Hans made a promise on his grandfather's deathbed to find proof of his innocence and erase the stigma of being convicted a War Criminal. He was met with hostility, prejudice, and resentment at every turn trying to find that proof until he came to Boston. Two years after he began his journey his luck would change, and a chance encounter would open up doors that were previously shut in his face. Hans found love, friendship, and a promising future, but would he find the proof he needed to clear his grandfather's name?