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-a Night Stalkers Wedding story #3- After the Night Stalkers #3, What Until Dawn... Night Stalker mechanic Connie Davis can fix anything-anything mechanical. On the brink of her wedding day, she wishes that family and relationships could work as logically as engines. Big John Wallace knows family like he knows his heart-which totally belongs to Connie. So why is he the one scared spitless when facing the altar for Connie's Wedding.

-Delta Force romance story #10- Ramiro dreams a simple dream: become a great chef to capture the heart of the best cook he ever met. Now, in just-next-door restaurants in their old neighborhood-the barrios of Medell n, Colombia-he brings a modern twist to catch her attention. Estela's worries center on the last gasp of the drug cartels that still haunt her neighborhood. When a pair of American Delta operators start a card game in Ramiro's restaurant, she wonders if she too can Play the Right Cards.

-White House Protection Force Romance #3- The White House Protection Force leaps into danger Come meet the behind-the-scenes specialists who keep our White House safe-even while they risk their hearts. Colby Thompson likes nothing better than his Secret Service patrol of the White House's South Lawn with his trusty German Shepherd, Rex. The role fits them both down to the ground. But when his childhood nemesis Marine Corps Major Ivy Hanson steps off the Marine One helicopter, his comfortable existence flies apart. Assigned together, they end up in the battle of their lives to protect the President. But can they step forward to find love, and leave their childhood feud back In the Weeds.

-a Henderson's Ranch romance story- Mac Henderson started out no more of a ranch owner than he did a Navy SEAL. Adrift on the post-college tide of the '70s, with no direction planned, he headed west to surf. But fate had other plans for him-beneath Montana's Big Sky. A broken starter motor during Cheyenne Frontier Days led him to witness Ama's traditional dance for her tribe. Since that moment, for twenty years, she has believed in his dream, inspired him, and given him a son (Mark Henderson). It was only when Mac retired that she found her own dream. Her reward? Finding Henderson's Ranch.

The future is not always a bright and shining beacon on a hill somewhere. Crime will follow us into space and the future. What will you steal, with the whole galaxy to pick from? Seven syndicate authors let their criminal side out for a joyride on a dark night. This is Boundary Shock Quarterly, Issue 003: Grand Theft Starship. Welcome to another exciting issue in a new quarterly speculative fiction magazine. Be sure to look for Issue 004: Robots, Cyborgs, Androids, Oh My , coming soon

-an Oregon Firebirds romance story- The Oregon Firebirds are the very best at one thing-saving homes. Finding their own poses problems. Drew Shaw and Amos Berkowitz could be twins. They laugh like twins, they tease each other like twins, and they're both wildland firefighting helicopter pilots from the Big Apple and proud of it. Except Drew hails from New York's Upper West Side, while Amos prides himself on his Brooklyn heritage. Julie and Natalie Falcone are twins. And after a season fighting fires as Hotshots the last thing they want to tangle with are the likes of Drew and Amos. But one fire leads to another and then the heat really starts to build. Enjoy this heartwarming conclusion to the Oregon Firebirds short story series.

-a Lanalee Patterson story- If former cop turned private eye Lanalee Patterson mixed it up with an abusive husband or a street gang, fine by her. Helping the kids-that's the ticket. But she never expected to "mix it up" with Judge Verna Carlisle, or any other woman. The straight-laced Judge definitely changed Lana's views on that. The one Lanalee can't deal with? Retired Detective Sergeant David Patterson-her father. Family never really worked between them. And now with her departure from the Force and the revelation of her relationship with Verna, his visit turns even less fun than usual. When trouble hits, she's driven to her limits by COPS and FATHERS.

-a Love Abroad B&B romance-Welcome to the Cinque Terre, the jewel of the Italian Coast. In shades of warm gold, apricot, and peach, these remote stone villages face the Mediterranean. Their narrow cobbled streets are car-free. Instead they're filled with soft sunlight and hope. Erica Barnett always dreamed of visiting Italy. But she never planned to arrive alone and devastated. Putting her life back together ranks as a distant second to the priority of fixing her heart. Ridley Claremont III, wealthy son of a Californian vintner and his trophy wife, discovers the shallowness of his life when his parents are killed in a car wreck. Seeking forgetfulness on a motorcycle driving the European backroads, he stumbles into the tiny cliffside town of Corniglia. Vibrant life greets him around every corner: food and flowers, gelato and friendship. And the wine, most especially the wine. A man who never faced himself and a woman who finally has, meet in the only place they can. Along the Via dell'Amore, the Path of Love, in Cinque Terre, Italy.

-an Oregon Firebirds romance story- The Oregon Firebirds are the very best at one thing-saving homes. Finding their own poses problems. Ty Franks works as handyman for the Firebirds. But all summer he lives a lie. When he rescues smokejumper Mallory Kerr he must choose between his hidden truth and future happiness. Mallory lost friends and alienated family because she knows what she is meant to do-jump to wildfire. The fire between them burns, until her present truth collides head-on with his past secrets.

-an Oregon Firebirds romance story- The Oregon Firebirds are the very best at one thing-saving homes. Finding their own poses problems. Jasper Jones flew as Curt's wingman since he moved in next door at the age of six. But meeting Curt's stunning older sister? He never could talk to her when they were kids. Time hasn't fixed the problem. Jana Williams holds herself together by the thinnest of threads. She lost her dream job as an Army helo pilot the day she lost her hand. And with that, her sense of self worth. But nothing prepared her for the impact the right man could have on her life and her heart.

The Oregon Firebirds are the very best at one thing-saving homes. Finding their own poses problems. Maggie Torres, helicopter mechanic, respects two things: her US Coast Guard mechanic father, and a sweet-running turbine engine. As for men? She can't find one who sees the woman behind the hot Latina. Never mind one who revs her own engine. Palo Akana flies to fire. But he hides a past that he knows can never meet Maggie's standards. It's when the two of them collide that the sparks really begin to fly.

-White House Protection Force Romance #2- The White House Protection Force Races to Defend Come meet the behind-the-scenes specialists who keep our White House safe-even while they lose their hearts. Jim Fischer and Malcolm the springer spaniel love their patrols safeguarding the White House. They walk the fence line, meet the tourists, and hunt the bad guys. Neither one ever searched for more, until now. Reese Carver raced NASCAR. She abruptly left her front row starting position to join the U. S. Secret Service. The first woman to ever drive the Presidential limo-known as "The Beast" for a reason--holds the President's life in her hands alone. Or so she thought. To save the President, the driver and the dog-handler must find common ground before their hearts get blown away.

The Oregon Firebirds are the very best at one thing-saving homes. Stacy Richardson flies beside the memory of her brother to honor his past and escape hers. Curt Williams' fears are entirely about the future of his brand new company. He planned for every contingency, except for his sister hiring the captivating Stacy to fly for their Oregon Firebirds. Now a fire burns in more than the trees, it scorches him straight to the heart.

The White House Protection Force Saves the Day Come meet the behind-the-scenes specialists who keep our White House safe-even while they lose their hearts. White House Chocolatier Clive Andrews takes pride in the subliminal messages hidden in his State Dinner showstoppers. But there's more than sensual sweets at risk when his heart begins to melt. Sergeant Linda Hamlin left the Army after a decade of service. As the newest member of the U. S. Secret Service K-9 Team she expected flak. She didn't expect to be paired with a misfit mutt named Thor. Together they face down bombers, master spies, and a teenage genius. All of which might be manageable, if not for the handsome chocolatier who teaches her that a little indulgence can be a very good thing.

-a Night Stalkers 5E romance story-Kelsey "Killjoy" Killaney can track down the worst drug lord of a Mexican cartel. But of all stupid days, why must it be on Christmas? Her least favorite day of the year. Jason Gould flies with the very best, the Night Stalkers 5E helicopter company. Christmas ranked as his best day every year, until this one. When the mission comes to take out a drug lord on Christmas Eve, maybe they can both track the Christmas Lights Objective.

-a Henderson's Ranch romance-Major Emily Beale struggles to excel in her new role as both mother and wife. Colonel Michael Gibson's career reaches a crisis, not that he's talking about it. Trainee military war dog Rip naps-he was named for Rip van Winkle, after all-while awaiting inspiration. Film student turned cowboy Patrick Gallagher just keeps riding through life...until the woman of his dreams threatens to ride off into the sunset without him. Recently retired war dog handler for Delta Force, Lauren Foster sets herself a simple mission: forget about the Army, get back to New York City, and try to be a civilian. But first, Lauren must escape Montana before she gets caught by the Big Sky and a loyal heart.

-a Night Stalkers Wedding story-Before the end of Night Stalkers #2, I Own the Dawn... Sniper Kee Smith knew two things for certain: 1) she'd never be a mother 2) she'd never be a bride. Wounded in battle, Captain Archie Stevenson will never fly again. He knows that he can't ask the woman and the war orphan they both love to take on such a burden. Kee and Archie have fought many battles together, but can they face the hard truths and reach the altar for Kee's Wedding.

-Delta Force romance story-In three days, Betsy retires from a decade as a Delta Force tracker and shooter. But a training mission gone wrong...or perhaps "strange" is a better word...sets her one last challenge. St. Nick's lead reindeer, whose name is actually Jeremy, has gone missing. The dangerously handsome chief herder elf, Horatio, needs the best tracker in any world. Is Betsy hallucinating? Can Christmas be saved? Is there enough time left for: DELTA MISSION: OPERATION RUDOLPH

-Delta Force romance story-Cindy Sue Chavez rocks Delta Force training. However, this time the instructor drives her more than a little crazy. Almost as crazy as being called Cindy Sue. Master Sergeant JD Ram rez believes in pushing his squad, male or female, as hard as he pushes himself. But Cindy Sue? Her he pushes the hardest of all. When the mission calls for the sharpest Delta Force can offer, they discover LOVE in the DROP ZONE.