What if someone you loved faded away in front of you, and you were left wondering whether the person you knew ever really existed at all? Meet Victoria Johnson and Derek Draeler, two everyday people for whom a chance meeting grows into the promise of a wonderful new life together. When Derek suffers a severe reaction to a prescription antidepressant, Victoria watches as the personality of the man she loves twists into something she can no longer recognize. As Derek's condition worsens, Victoria sifts back through the tiniest details of their relationship and the riddles of his past for any clue that might separate his withdrawal symptoms from the man Derek may truly have been all along.

Orion in the Winter Sky

Literature & Fiction

Kerry A. Jones

Contemporary

Black Lyon Pub Llc

Can a long-ago love be rekindled? When a flashflood carries Megan Landers to Evan Holloway's remote cowboy hideaway, they have one chance to find out. Meg Landers had crossed Evan Holloway's mind a time or two, but never had he expected a flashflood in the middle of nowhere to land her right back at his boots. She'd left him behind in the dust once and probably would again if she could find her way out of the treacherous wilderness without him. One look into her familiar green eyes, and darn if he wasn't going to turn staying "stranded" into an art form. When Megan left her family's ranch, she'd also left the memory of a certain skirt-chasing rodeo golden boy far behind. Her plan was an impromptu family visit before her career carried her across the globe. Instead she finds herself at Evan's hideaway in the bottom of Abduction Canyon. Trouble was, it would take more than the heated connection between them to convince her he wasn't the scoundrel she remembered. And that maybe, just maybe, he never had been.

Loved Enough

Romance

He waited seven hundred years to find her. For what seemed an eternity, Julen endured a nightly punishment that never should have been his. Descended from a line of ancient warriors, he vowed not to become the creature his persecutors claimed he was - the creature they did their best to make him into. Now that he has found the healer who can end his nightly torment, the stirring she creates in his Agathyrsi blood threatens to bring more danger than redemption. She was sworn to destroy him. Sofia Evan, owner of Fortune's Cup coffeehouse, had been raised on family lore and responsibility passed down through generations on a rare parchment. She never believed the darkness and pain in its tales to be more than myth, never questioned the reasons for the gifts that set her apart from all the rest. Until one winter morning changes everything. Now the breathtaking man who haunts her waking hours is the very being whose curse she must put an end to - one way or another. "If the following books [in the Quinguard Immortals Series] are as good as the first, it will be an excellent series and a must-have for those who believe in soulmates. I for one will never look at gargoyles in quite the same way again." Janet Davies Once Upon a Romance "An extraordinary tale with memorable characters, a fresh premise and solid writing. Ms. Jones crafted a winner." Janalee Ruschhaupt Paranormal Romance Reviews "A riveting tale of love, lust, hate and magic... a must-buy!" Rosemarie Brungard Romance at Heart Magazine

Cast in Stone (Quinguard Immortals)

Genre Fiction

On the management fast-track, Breeze Cohen has no time for family. No interest in love. No inclination toward romance, lust, dating-or anything that doesn't include retail business strategy and cornerstone client Nitrous' most important product launch ever. No way is she going to let a live-for-the-moment, life-is-only-about-fun guy like Logan Chandler tarnish her professional reputation and derail her career. Recovered from a near-fatal bus accident, Logan has successfully moved from professional athlete to key player for Nitrous Kicks athletic shoes. Only one woman is capable of managing his project the right way, but the proper kind of management will take time together. And that's exactly what Logan Chandler is counting on to help him get close to her heart and stay close-if he can ever catch up with her. Reviews and Other Information: "This story served as a helpful reminder to me to cherish the moments I have each day with family and friends, living with the knowledge that I might not have them with me in the next moment. The dialogue and writing are quick, short and snappy... It is a wonderful read." Long & Short Reviews  "... a fun, sexy romp through the politics of the cutthroat retail industry... And when Breeze and Logan's secret relationship is exposed, readers will hold their breath to discover the sacrifices people make to succeed in the world of business - and the price of turning down the biggest prize of all. The balance of tender moments with passion and heat makes this novel a winner." Author Allie Boniface  "I found For Kicks by Jenna Bayley-Burke to be a charming and lively read about two of the most interesting and engaging characters I've read about in a very long time." Kasey's View

For Kicks

Bayley-Burke, Jenna

Nationally renowned author, James Thayer's brilliant crossover into the literary love story arena! Locked in a desk for decades, a lost poem destined to bring together the unlikeliest of partners ... He'd been wrecked but good this time. At thirty-four, down-and-out boxer Dennis Jones is loveless, motherless, penniless and directionless. When he opens his eyes after a particularly brutal fight, he sees a raven-haired, blue-eyed demon in the guise of an angel. What she wants to do to his life is laughable, insane . Yet what does he have to lose? New Orleans Garden District socialite and poetry professor Isobel Autrey needs a fighter. One who will do what she wants with no questions asked. Someone who can cut through the obstacles between her and Edgar Allan Poe's last, undiscovered great work. Weaving through ancient secret society rites, boxing rings, the New Orleans underbelly and right back to high society, Dennis and Isobel embark on a quest to revamp his life, find the poem and possibly discover each other. If they make it-it'll be close. REVIEWS: "Thayer steps out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary with The Boxer & the Poet - a unique, captivating plot with powerful characters you can feel. Masterful, magical, and compelling. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough." Debby Schoeningh, Editor The Record-Courier "... a fantastic and fast paced adventure filled with so many interesting and fascinating characters. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end, wondering what will happen next. The chemistry between the weary battle-scarred boxer Dennis and the beautiful socialite Isobel is mesmerizing. If you've enjoyed James Thayer's books in the past then this one, his first but hopefully not his last attempt at a romance, will delight you." Kasey's View "[Thayer's] writing is smooth and clear... It wastes no words, and it has a rhythm that only confident stylists achieve." The New York Times Book Review (of previous work)

The Boxer & the Poet: Something of a Romance

Thayer, James

Literary