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Zodiac Lovers Book 1 Aquarius Famed artist, Lane Tennant, has been haunted in his dreams for years by an unknown man. Then one storm-swept night, a gorgeous nude man washes up on the shore of his private Caribbean beach, apparently unharmed. This is the man from his dreams. But what does it mean? Who is he? Where does he come from? And what happens now? Pisces Lake Hartwood, an Oscar-winning actor, appears to have it all, except someone to share his life with. He meets the incredibly handsome Yuri when Lake reluctantly attends a Hollywood party. Their meeting is magical, except Yuri has this annoying habit of inexplicably appearing and disappearing from Lake's life. It seems Yuri is more than meets the eye. Lake has to discover the secret behind Yuri's "disappearing acts" if they are ever to have a future together. Aries Dade has long been haunted by his past, and now, having moved into a new home and life in the Southwest, it seems he is also being haunted by a poltergeist. In desperation, he calls hunky ghost hunter, Logan Ryls, and his team to help him. The two men meet. The sparks fly, but unfortunately so do other things. It seems the poltergeist has ideas of his own.

When two unlikely friends are separated by war, they must learn to cope with the effect it will have on their lives, their futures, and their relationship. Lance, a gay Las Vegas entertainer, who has never felt the effects of war, must come to grips with the reality of Adam's deployment as he struggles with his own conflicting and complex emotions, and the lingering question of whether or not their friendship will survive... or if Adam will. Adam, a veteran of the war in Iraq, must face a new threat in a new environment. Will he be able to endure the changing nature of his relationship with Lance and the constantly changing tactical environment presenting a daily threat upon his life and of his fellow soldiers? On Two Fronts, written only moments after the events occur, tackles the reality of war on the most personal of levels. The reader follows Lance and Adam, living the story through their eyes, experiencing the constant fluctuating doubts and emotions and the extraordinary lengths friends will go to. It is told from their two perspectives to capture the honest human elements of war from the experience of someone on the ground and someone left behind.

Zodiac Lovers Book 2TaurusSuccessful, handsome psychiatrist, Talon Berger, has been studying and searching for a true case of reincarnation for years. Hoping to find the proof he desperately longs for. Into his office walks patient, Matt Braun, a very hunky architect, and says, "I've been having recurring dreams from past lives. . . and in them I always die. Can you help me?" Is this finally the proof, and the man, Talon has been searching for? GeminiThe Golden boys, Tommy and Taylor, are baseball's most successful double-play. They've been together since high school and are at the top of their game. Amazingly talented, popular and handsome, it seems nothing can stop them-except the dark secret that no one must ever discover. CancerFather Seamus hears a confession: "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I am in love with a priest in your church-and he is in love with me. You have to help me?" Seamus fears the man may be talking about his friend and protégé, handsome, Father Kell Vidnovic. In their ten years together as priests, Kell has never mentioned being gay. Of course, Seamus has also not revealed the skeleton in his own closet. He must figure out a way to help this man and Kell. His faith has never been put to such a test. Can Divine Guidance help this time?

Bad AttitudeMeet bad boy, undercover state trooper Reid Cameron. Meet Polly Sweet, the woman who is about to be his downfall. In order to catch a jewel thief, Cameron wants to use Polly's house, and he comes up with a plan, whereby they play at being lovers. But when the first play-acted kiss happens, neither one is ready for the feelings that kiss ignites or for the consequences that ensue. Has this bad boy finally met his match?How Bad is Too Bad? Diamond In The RoughDetective Dan Murdock is on a dangerous stakeout, when advice columnist, Millie Gordon unwittingly shows up on the scene, putting them both in danger. To save her from possibly being shot when the mobsters arrive, Murdock jumps into Millie's car and throws himself over her to protect her, little realizing that the real danger starts when their bodies come together. Both of them try to deny their undeniable desire for one another, but when Millie decides Murdock would make a great "unsung hero" for her upcoming book, she maneuvers him into letting her ride along with him as his partner. How long will they be able to resist the obvious smoldering sexual attraction between them?

"The Third Hour is an amazing read." Heather Graham, New York Times Bestselling Author "What a debut."USA Book News Award Winner - Thriller/AdventureOnce a devout catholic, Dominic Renzi finds himself at a crossroad in his life and his faith. A priest's last words, whispered to Dominic, pull him back to the church in a way he never expected... And a conspiracy begins to unravel. Dominic unwittingly becomes the center of a complicated maze of the world's unsolved mysteries: Roswell, the Bermuda Triangle, time travel and the crucifixion. With help from inside the U.S. Senate and the Vatican, Dominic struggles to find the truth, save the church... and his life. Can he uncover the truths from the past that shape the present before he is stopped? Perhaps all the answers he seeks have already been found... at The Third Hour."Don't miss this!" F. Paul Wilson, New York Times Bestselling Author and Creator of Repairman Jack."The Third Hour is an original spin on the religious-thriller genre, incorporating elements of science fiction along with the religious angle. Dan Brown, Lee Child and James Rollins fans may have just found another author to add to their bookshelf. The strength of The Third Hour lies in its originality, combined with an interesting take on real historical figures, who are made a part of the experiment at the heart of the novel, and the fast pace that builds throughout the story to an - I didn't see that coming - ending." RT Reviews

Tales of Horror by Masters of Suspense: The Barrens - F. Paul Wilson, New York Times Bestselling Author;A cosmic horror tale in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Genuine pinelands lore painted with a Lovecraftian palette Control+Alt+Delete - Rachel Aukes, Amazon Bestselling Author;In the near-future where we are monitored every minute of every day, a law is passed that grants an Artificial Intelligence system the power to instantly "reform" anyone deemed a threat to society. The Agent - Michael Koogler;What would you give to have it all? What would you offer up for fame and fortune? Would you give up your very soul? The Girl Next Door - E. McCarthy. New York Times Bestselling Author, In the old yellow fever wing of a female dorm in New Orleans, an empty sealed room holds nothing but a chair. Taps - Patrick Freivald; Bram Stoker Award-Nominated Author;A series of mysterious tapping sounds leads Molly into a darkness from which she may never emerge. Funeral March of a Marionette - Lance Taubold, Award-Winning Author;Fourteen-year old Corey has always been picked on... and worse by other kids and his stepfather. Through the magic of music Corey's nutcracker doll collection comes to life to do his bidding and to enact his revenge. Gris Gris - Kathy Love, USA Today Bestselling Author;Elizabeth visits Madame Lucrece Dumas, New Orleans' most powerful Voodoo priestess, certain the Creole voodooiene can conjure a spell to protect her from a terrifying curse. Where Billy Monasco Lay - Paul Mannering, Award-Winning Author, A band of outlaws making a run for Mexico wait by the Penasco River for the rest of their gang. Plagued by guilt after the horrific deaths of a bank full of innocent townsfolk, they meet God's justice in the form of a dead boy. Alabaster Nights - Elle J. Rossi;A Vampire with a soul. A Huntress with a knife. In Nashville, Blood equals Power. Will one taste of Josie Hawk cost Keller everything? Snapped! - Richard Devin, Amazon Bestselling AuthorNo one knew where or when or how... it just happened. They Snapped. That's what people said. They Snapped. There wasn't any single sign.

In this two volume collection, written especially for RT Booklovers Presents: The Haunted West, best-selling and award-winning authors take you on a time-traveling, spellbinding journey through America's sprawling West.Over twenty all new tales, both contemporary and historical, weave a web of mystery, the supernatural, and romance. Join us for a passionate tour of the West, accompanied by ghosts, witches, shapeshifters, time-travelers, vampires, and a glimpse into the afterlife. Fall in love... in the Haunted West.

The Excelsior Hotel and Casino. Built in Las Vegas in 1960 by mobster Louis "The Lip" LaFica. For decades the towering hotel has been the subject of incredible stories and rumors that have kept it in the public eye the world around.Why have so many lovers been mysteriously, magically, magnetically drawn to this magnificent edifice? And why now have so many bestselling authors at last come together to reveal the adventures of these lovers who have stayed at the glorious Excelsior?

The Excelsior Hotel and Casino. Built in Las Vegas in 1960 by mobster Louis "The Lip" LaFica. For decades the towering hotel has been the subject of incredible stories and rumors that have kept it in the public eye the world around.Why have so many lovers been mysteriously, magically, magnetically drawn to this magnificent edifice? And why now have so many bestselling authors at last come together to reveal the adventures of these lovers who have stayed at the glorious Excelsior?

The Excelsior Hotel and Casino. Built in Las Vegas in 1960 by mobster Louis "The Lip" LaFica. For decades the towering hotel has been the subject of incredible stories and rumors that have kept it in the public eye the world around.Why have so many lovers been mysteriously, magically, magnetically drawn to this magnificent edifice? And why now have so many bestselling authors at last come together to reveal the adventures of these lovers who have stayed at the glorious Excelsior?

Twenty-Two Tales of Christmas Terror ranging from ancient Iceland to modern-day Iraq by New York Times Bestselling and award-winning authors, including: a new ghost story by Heather Graham, a Repairman Jack Christmas adventure by F. Paul Wilson, a spine tingling tale by master of horror Thomas F. Monteleone, and a special tale of Christmas wonder by Jon Land. In a unique experience-a story within a story-you will follow along when the MacDonald family discovers an unidentified present under their Christmas tree. Who gave it to them? Where did it come from? No one seems to know. And when they open the mysterious gift, it sets them on a course to a Christmas of terror they could never have expected. Heather Graham, F. Paul Wilson, Lance Taubold, Aidan Russell, Thomas F. Monteleone, Lisa Harris, E. McCarthy, Richard Devin, Lee Lawless, Kristi Ahlers, Don Bruns, Ed DeAngelis, Lisa Manetti, Elle J Rossi, Deborah Grahl, Liah Penn, Crystal Perkins, Greg Linden, Connie Corcoran Wilson, Jeff DePew

Dyslexic Friendly Type Font VersionHome for ChristmasIt broke Travis's heart to see Isabelle go, but he was the Yankee captain who had commandeered her home and she was a daughter of the Confederacy. No matter how much he wished it, Travis knew only a miracle could keep Isabelle with him, and keep them together. Even in the war-torn South, Christmas miracles can happen. Gifts of Love Kaitlin, a poor but beautiful mail-order bride, travels west to discover Christmas joy, and finds more passion and adventure than she had bargained for in the arms of Shane, a rugged ex-gunfighter. Even in the wild-west a gunslinger and a mail-order bride can find a miracle in Christmas. One Little MiracleEn route to an unwanted wedding across the sea, the noble French beauty, Lady Tessa Dousseau prays for a Christmas miracle. She receives her answer in a most unexpected way, when she is abducted by the devastatingly virile pirate: the Red Fox. Even rough seas and an even rougher pirate cannot keep a Christmas miracle at bay.

For those who like their stories on the darker side...19 Stories of phobia from New York Times bestselling master suspense authors F. Paul Wilson and Heather Graham with a "krewe" of dynamic award-winning storytellers. Thomas F. MonteleoneE. McCarthyLance TauboldElle J RossiMichael KooglerCrystal PerkinsRichard DevinConnie Corcoran WilsonAidan RussellEdward DeAngelisJeff DePewDon MarloweHolly PrentissJason Pozzessere

Do You Want To Be An Actor? 101 Answers To Your Questions About Breaking Into The Biz "A Prerequisite to Your Career." Casting Director, Ellen Richards The ultimate answer guide for anyone thinking about becoming and actor. Acting Coaches, Directors, Producers, Actors, Casting Directors, Agents and more give you the answers you need to begin your acting career. "What a phenomenal tool for breaking into film, TV and the stage." Actor, Justin Urich

Zodiac Lovers Book 3 Leo Best friends, Key and Bryan are on their college graduation trip to Ireland. While exploring ancient ruins of Cashelmara, a village appears out of the mist. They investigate and discover the town's secret evil curse going back to the time of St. Patrick. While investigating and trying to get information from the locals, they meet the men of their dreams... or their nightmares... Virgo Best-selling horror writer, Jared Crane, is at his Colorado cabin retreat working on his next blockbuster. During a blizzard, he receives a knock at the door. A very handsome stranger, literally falls into his arms. Who would be out in a blizzard? Why is he at Jared's door? And why does Jared want nothing more than to keep this seemingly perfect man with him forever? Libra Sergeant Argent Tanner (Arge) has finished his final tour of duty in Afghanistan and needs to figure out what to do with his life after an awful tragedy leaves him devastated and feeling responsible. The only decision he has made is to come out, at last, as a gay man. But now what? He decides to go to Uganda and volunteer to help others while he tries to sort out the mess that his life is. He meets another, very good-looking, volunteer, Cole, and the attraction is immediate. Cole is bent on helping Arge try to heal so that he can move on and they can possibly have a future together. Arge wants Cole, but he also feels that Cole has secrets of his own.

Late one evening, Alex Whittemore awoke to discover his ability to control Light. Kidnapped and forced into servitude with the NighGuard, protectors of the Royals and keepers of the Light, he befriends Daamen, NighGuard Overseer, who helps him develop his true potential. Venture into the City of Lunai, home to the Royal Family and training center to the NighGuard; a place where peace has been the way of the land since the Light Wars several hundred years ago. But all that is about to change as a resurgence of darkness threatens to destroy their very existence. Will the NighGuard be able to protect them or will they perish along with their peaceful way of life?

In Matthew Costello's widely acclaimed post-apocalyptic thriller, Vacation, NYPD cop Jack Murphy leaves the city with his wife, Christie, and kids, Kate and Simon. Retreating to the supposed safety of a bucolic camp for families, Jack discovers that the plague of cannibalism that has claimed so many cities, is here as well. And only his self-sacrifice will enable his wife, his kids... to get out.In Home, Christie tries to return to the gated security of their home. At least in that world, there were security guards with AR-15s, and electric fences. But when Christie returns, she discovers that - for them - home has vanished, replaced by what is left of the civilized world quickly collapsing around them. Worse, another change has taken hold with humanity - and that very word... humanity did not apply any more. Now in the last volume in the series, Family, a wounded Christie, Kate and Simon... more like equals than a mother and kids... must flee that world to find if there is any place that can be safe for them, any place that they can be a family. Any place... where they can survive. And as in the first book, sometimes only the most terrible sacrifice will allow your family... to live.

Apocalypse-definition: the complete final destruction of the world, especially as described from the Book of Revelation in The Bible; an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic level.Eighteen bestselling and award-winning authors have contributed their visions of the apocalypse: Classic sci-fi writer William F. Nolan adds to his canon with a tale from his futuristic Logan's Run series.Creator of the popular Repairman Jack series, F. Paul Wilson presents his vision of a world where vampires have become the ruling race. Bestselling author Heather Graham serves up her apocalyptic nightmare.Horror master Tim Waggoner terrifies with a tale of the World After.Master writer, screenwriter, and creator of classic video games Matthew Costello offers up a post-apocalyptic tale of terror, cannibalism, and a vacation gone so wrong.Icon of classic science fiction and fantasy, Ron Goulart, spins a tale of futuristic famine and desperation.Also new stories from the new breed of award-winning authors including: Jason V Brock, Lisa Mannetti, Patrick Freivald, Lee Lawless, Tori Eldridge, and Brendan Deneen. Is this the end of times? You decide.

Presented together for the first time, New York Times Bestselling Author, Heather Graham brings back three tales of paranormal love and adventure.Lovers and DemonsFleeing the unholy attentions of a creature of the night, Lenore Tyler, a ravishing Confederate smuggler, joins forces with a brave Yankee officer--and discovers ecstasy in the arms of her handsome, virile enemy. And I Will Love You ForeverA beauty, overcome by war, triumphs in love when her strange dreams of a virile and ghostly Viking protector come true. Vanquish The NightAnne Pemberton, a beautiful Texas innocent falls under the haunting spell of a dashing exotic immortal, and is rescued from eternal damnation by the rapturous power of love.

Eden's GateKacie Cameron fell in love with Eden's Gate Plantation when she read of its history. Drawn by a tremendous longing to learn more, she made a trip to Eden's Gate. When Kacie saw the portrait of the original owner's son, Bradford Hampton for the first time, the power of the feelings that swept through her almost frightened her. She told herself it was crazy to react that way to the portrait of a dead man...of a man who'd died in a steamboat explosion so long ago. The gut-wrenching emotions churning within her as she'd stared up at the dark-haired, handsome Brad's compelling features did not disappear, though, and when she is miraculously swept back in time, she knows she must find a way to save him from that terrible fate. Something BlueStationed in Arizona, Cavalry Captain Philip Long returns to Boston for the reading of his wealthy father's will and to settle the estate. Philip is deeply troubled when he learns his father added a clause to the will that dictates he must marry within six months and stay married for a year or he will lose every cent of his inheritance. Unless he chooses to walk away from his fortune, Philip knows he's trapped. But when he rescues young saloon girl Mattie Jackson from an attack by some vicious drunks on his trip back to Fort McDowell, he believes he's found the answer to his problem. He'll propose a "marriage in name only" to Mattie to save her from the life she's been forced to lead, and once their year together is over, he'll pay her a substantial amount so they can part ways...Or will they? Love might just interfere. Lottery of LoveElise Matthews has worked hard to make her catering service a success in order to support herself and her younger brother, Rod, after their parents died, and she buys lottery tickets every week just to keep up the tradition her father had. When she lands a contract with the rich owner of the local football team, she's ecstatic. She rushes to the auto body shop where Rod works to tell him and their friend, Zach Thomas, who owns the shop, the news. Zach is happy for Elise. He secretly loves her and has always wanted the best for her, but now that she'll be dealing with the rich folks on a regular basis, he fears she won't have much use for a regular working guy like him anymore. Elise has always longed to be rich, and when the team owner proposes to her, she finds herself torn between the surprising love she's finally realized she feels for Zach and the prospect of marrying a very wealthy man. Will true love win out? Will Zach win "The Lottery of Love?" Time Stolen LoveFor an investigative report on serial killers, television reporter Roni Mitchell is in London walking the streets of Whitechapel where Jack the Ripper once roamed. In an antique store she finds a gold pocket watch that was found at the scene of one of the Ripper's murders. As she is heading back to her hotel, she hears the muted sound of a chime. Puzzled, she opens the box to discover the watch is working. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a dark, threatening figure attacks her. Roni manages to escape, but as she flees she realizes she's traveled back to the time of the Ripper, and that she can now research her story firsthand . . .

Twenty-six authors to agreed to write stories based on the Tarot... with the Tarot cards determining which story subject the authors would write. We took a tarot deck and the list of the twenty-six authors: read the author's name, shuffled the deck, and drew a card. That tarot card and its traits were all the authors had to go on. The card was removed, the deck was reshuffled, and the next name was read off. Never Fear - The Tarot, contains twenty-six stories based on the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana and the four cards of the Minor Arcana. Award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors combine their talents to deal out twenty-six dark tales influenced by the Tarot. Heather Graham, Lori Avocato, Michael M. Hughes, Tim Waggoner, Tara Nina, C.M.C. Dobbs, Michael A. Stackpole, Matthew Costello, C.L. Wilson, Tori Eldridge, Lisa Mannetti, Patrick Freivald, Jamie Rush, Rebecca Paisley, Edward DeAngelis, Richard Devin, Lance Taubold, Jeff DePew, Lee Lawless, Hal Bodner, Jennifer St. Giles, Jayne Belmont and Janice M. Jones

"Lance Taubold's and Rich Devin's Ripper; A Love Story is a fantastic read! A wonderful and intriguing take on a story that has fascinated us for years. Wonderful characters, a plot with all kinds of twists and turns and elements. I love this book--a true keeper!" - Heather Graham, New York Times Best Selling AuthorIn June Coren Butler married the man of her dreams. In August the nightmare began... Prince Edward Albert Victor, The Duke of Clarence is the most eligible bachelor in England. Coren Butler has captured his heart in the perfect Cinderella story. A dream come true. Then the nightmare begins. August 30, 1888 cries of murder echo through the streets of Whitechapel and the most notorious murderer in history has claimed his first victim. As the murders continue the list of suspects grows, including Coren's own husband-Prince Edward. Could the future king of England also be a monstrous serial killer? "Queen Victoria would not be amused--but you will be by this beguiling combination of romance and murder. Is the Crown Prince of England really Jack the Ripper? His wife would certainly like to know....and so will you." - Diana Gabaldon, New York Times Best Selling Author

Presented together for the first time, New York Times Bestselling Author, Heather Graham brings back three out-of-print Christmas classics that are sure to inspire, amaze, and warm your heart. Home for Christmas It broke Travis's heart to see Isabelle go, but he was the Yankee captain who had commandeered her home and she was a daughter of the Confederacy. No matter how much he wished it, Travis knew only a miracle could keep Isabelle with him, and keep them together. Even in the war-torn South, Christmas miracles can happen. Gifts of Love Kaitlin, a poor but beautiful mail-order bride, travels west to discover Christmas joy, and finds more passion and adventure than she had bargained for in the arms of Shane, a rugged ex-gunfighter. Even in the wild-west a gunslinger and a mail-order bride can find a miracle in Christmas. One Little Miracle En route to an unwanted wedding across the sea, the noble French beauty, Lady Tessa Dousseau prays for a Christmas miracle. She receives her answer in a most unexpected way, when she is abducted by the devastatingly virile pirate: the Red Fox. Even rough seas and an even rougher pirate cannot keep a Christmas miracle at bay.

Stop Saying Yes - Negotiate! is the perfect "on the go" guide for all negotiations. This easy-to-read, practical guide will enable you to quickly identify the other side's tactics and strategies allowing you to defend yourself ensuring a better negotiation for your side and theirs. Discover: Reasonable and Ridiculous Free Costs Too Much Don't Turn a Buyer into a Shopper Ask and Ask Again Say No Being Greedy, Stingy and Selfish to Win . . . and so much more. It makes absolutely no difference if you negotiate for a major corporation or at garage sales - you will become a better negotiator.