THE ADVENTURES OF GOOD EAGLE AND MISS STARLING
Montana, 1847
When my life is turned upside down, I have no one to turn to except Uncle Jed, a fur-trader who lives deep in Indian Country; a man I have never met. I was expecting to be greeted by my Uncle Jed at a place called Fort Union, a fur-trading fort some two thousand miles above St. Louis. But, when I finally arrive at the fort, I am met, instead, by an eighteen-year-old Indian, Good Eagle, who swears my uncle has sent him to meet me. Would you trust this boy, a youth only two years older than my sixteen years? I certainly didn't and I told him so. However, although I was polite, he took offense.
As the steamboat continues its way to my uncle's fur-trading post, Fort Lewis, the Indian boy, Good Eagle, has declared that my heart has panther's claws around it. Yet, though he seems to dislike me as much as I do him, because of the promise he gave to my uncle, he has no option but to guard me.
But, when my life is threatened and Good Eagle saves me, I experience a change of heart about this young man; I decide I will "bury the hatchet" and become friends with him. Imagine my surprise when he refuses my offer of friendship.
Can I ever change Good Eagle's mind about becoming my friend? Or will his first impression of me remain to forever haunt us?
Sisters Rose Tillman and Marvina Nash haven't spoken in decades—not since Rose sent Marvina $40 to register their business and Marvina spent it on something else. Rose begins a long career at the post office and Marvina spends her weekends cooking chicken dinners for the church fundraiser. Marvina never leaves the canister of their mama's special spice mix in the church kitchen, and she shares the recipe with no one.
Rose never forgave Marvina for that $40 betrayal, but when she retires, she's still dreaming of opening a restaurant with her sister, using mama's secret spice mix to make their fortune in fried chicken and Southern comfort food. To her horror, Rose realizes she's forgotten the spice mix recipe. There's nothing to do but get in her car to drive the two hours to Marvina's house back in Fork City, Texas. Marvina's determined never to speak to Rose again, but figures she'll meet her on the doorstep to hear what she has to say, before closing the door in her face.
Of course, that's not what happens next, as the sisters find a way to turn their mama's legacy into a bright new future for their whole community.
Jamin Love, the mastermind behind R&B group Love in Minor Keyz, was devastated when he tragically lost his cousin, the group’s lead vocalist. He struggled with accepting that someone else would take her place. Jamin knew no one could ever fill his beloved cousin’s shoes. However, out of his control, the record label BlakBeatz Entertainment chose Shayla Starr as the new lead singer.
Jamin bitterly resisted the change, preferring things to stay as they were. Yet, upon meeting Shayla, his world was turned upside down by her undeniable talent and spunk which captured his attention. Reserved at first, Jamin was pulled in by her magnetic presence.
Could this grumpy mastermind resist her alluring melody, or will he fall flat?
Adversity...
Hearing NO constantly...Dive into a gripping murder mystery series that seamlessly combines the charm of a cozy small-town setting with the relentless determination of crime fighters in the tight-knit community of Kickapoo. In this town where secrets are as rare as privacy, crime-solving is in Katrina Jacobs' DNA.
For Katrina Jacobs, a good night's sleep after a long day is all she craves, but that wish remains elusive tonight. A cold-blooded killer roams the streets of Kickapoo, and it falls upon her and her trusty sidekick, Regina, to bring this malefactor to justice. What haunts Detective Katrina Jacobs most about this case is not just the brutality of the murder itself but the involvement of a police officer's spouse, which could potentially lead to one of their own colleagues facing incarceration.
Alesha Cassidy, an incredible woman who represents an organization dedicated to aiding single parents and fatherless children, meets a tragic end in her own home, sending shockwaves throughout the community and the law enforcement agencies alike. Katrina makes a solemn promise to leave no stone unturned in her quest to uncover the senseless murderer, even if it means implicating one of her fellow officers.
Unraveling this convoluted murder won't come easy. It will necessitate the unexpected alignment of puzzle pieces at the most surprising moments. In the realm of murder mysteries, the perpetrator often proves to be the most improbable suspect or one without a seemingly rational motive for the crime.
The lingering question persists: amongst those they know, who possesses the capacity to commit such a heinous act?
Join Katrina Jacobs on a thrilling odyssey through the heart of Kickapoo, where secrets are hidden in plain sight, and danger lurks around every corner.
Ashley R Wood and her father, Lewis E Wood, embark on the difficult conversation of healing after divorce. Both share insights into their upbringing which ultimately impacted their response to the family splitting up. Readers of This Life is Ghetto will:
Their transparency invites you to different perspectives outside your own lens. It opens your eyes to the healing that can ensue if you receive it. Forgive your parent(s) for what they did or did not do. Forgive them for not having a manual handed to them on parenting. Forgive yourself for all the dumb and stupid choices you made as a result of surviving life. For those who have given up hope, the authors pray you try again.
Torn between love and friendship, Baila hesitates to pursue a romantic relationship, fearing it might ruin what they have. To protect their bond, she decides to explore other love connections, hoping to preserve their cherished friendship.
Will she find a husband or will her heart lead her back to Quinn?
Ashley R Wood and her father, Lewis E Wood, embark on the difficult conversation of healing after divorce. Both share insights into their upbringing which ultimately impacted their response to the family splitting up. Readers of This Life is Ghetto will:
Their transparency invites you to different perspectives outside your own lens. It opens your eyes to the healing that can ensue if you receive it. Forgive your parent(s) for what they did or did not do. Forgive them for not having a manual handed to them on parenting. Forgive yourself for all the dumb and stupid choices you made as a result of surviving life. For those who have given up hope, the authors pray you try again.
Torn between love and friendship, Baila hesitates to pursue a romantic relationship, fearing it might ruin what they have. To protect their bond, she decides to explore other love connections, hoping to preserve their cherished friendship.
Will she find a husband or will her heart lead her back to Quinn?
Finding Love is Timeless, is a sweet small-town romance in Allanville, Texas featuring two lovable grandparents who took their title and position in the family seriously. Dating was not their priority. Love, for them, was far-fetched and beyond their interest.
Allanville’s matchmakers had nothing to do with bringing Lawanda Morrison (widow) and Nipsey Wilkerson (widower) together. Un-uhn, it was their grandchildren’s Fall Festival, aching joints, tired feet, and the comfort of a haystack bench.
Despite a bit of family drama, these precious souls decide to give love a try. Note… Lawanda Morrison is the mother of Fletcher from the story. If you haven’t read "You’re The One For Me" Book 4; please do so for the background information. Believe me, Ms. Lawanda holds her own!
Trending on TikTok takes on an entirely new meaning when the ‘for you’ becomes a viral love story in the making. Aries Skye makes a sizzling debut in this flirty feel-good romance, perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Farrah Rochon.
Zany and vivacious Nissi Richards always had her sights set on one goal—her career. As the youngest doctor at Optimal Dentistry, Nissi is the epitome of Black Girl Magic and a #GoalCrusher. Dating, however, was a different topic, or rather more of a non-existent headline. Despite her best friend's botched matchmaking attempts and her meddlesome sisters who insist she hook a man, love and marriage were never on Nissi's to-do list—at least not that she'd admit.
A dangerous passion.
Legendary Warriors, Book 1
At twenty-three, Anna Wiley is lucky. The children aboard an orphan train headed west don’t care that their nurse is too tall, too homely to be loved. They need her, and she will not rest until each one is placed in a loving home, including the last twelve bedraggled, rejected urchins clinging to her skirts.
When their train is attacked by a band of warriors bent on rescuing a kidnapped Indian boy, she doesn’t think twice about protecting the children—all the children, including the boy. Except keeping her charges safe means she must trust the formidable warrior who led the attack.
War Cloud plans to get the strong-willed white woman and her gaggle of children off his hands as soon as possible. Yet as he guides them toward civilization, he realizes there is beauty beneath Anna’s ill-fitting clothes, a strong spirit behind her sparkling green eyes.
Even as passion grows, War Cloud prepares to put her from him, and not only because of the animosity that hangs between their cultures. A centuries-old curse hangs over his ancestral line. A spell that could take her from him forever—should he dare to fall in love.
This is the 25th Anniversary Edition of the book.
Warning: Sensuous Romance which contains a passion that could lead to soul-stirring love, if the whispering ancestors have their way.
The pediatric surgeon's grief over losing a patient was overwhelming. Recurring dreams and sleepless nights threatened her return to the operating room. Unacceptable, when she had little ones depending on her. Would her protector from twenty-five years ago be able to rescue her yet again? They cross paths in an unexpected setting and discover an attraction they're unable to resist. The ex pro basketball player had his own demons to slay before they threatened the tranquility of his family.
In the long-awaited sequel to I Need A Christmas Angel, we observe Barbara Benson, affectionately known as BB, a widow whose life revolves around her love for the holidays and her roles as a supportive mother and doting grandmother. BB’s daughter persuades her into a New Year's Eve date with Richard Jones, a decade BB’s junior. Their undeniable chemistry and attraction leave BB both perplexed and exhilarated. For BB, the age difference casts a shadow of doubt that she can't seem to escape, but for Richard, age is just a number, and he is determined to make BB his woman.
Meet the girls: Naomi, Arnya (pronounced Ahn-yah), Stephanie, and Jasmine—four friends who meet during a dreaded group assignment in Freshman Assembly.
Naomi is on the verge of leaning into her adulthood. An only child in a prestigious family, she attempts to break out of her sheltered life to find herself. When love comes knocking in an unconventional way, Naomi has to make a choice between her traditionally structured upbringing and her carnal desires.
Arnya finds herself living her young adult life grieving the loss of her mother, when a chance encounter at a charity event opens the door for romance. Her happily-ever-after approaches destruction when a past lover emerges, threatening to expose the truth about her son.
Stephanie, the former “church kid,” wants nothing more than freedom from her overprotective, saved-and-sanctified grandmother. When a job opportunity of a lifetime falls into her lap, Stephanie finds herself caught up in a web of deceit—and the arms of her boss.
Jasmine is a natural-born hustler. Her ability to read people goes a long way with getting her into college—and occasionally into trouble. She’s as carefree as she is calculating, and she makes it a point to keep everyone on their toes. The tide shifts in her world when a thoughtless bet nearly costs her a friendship and her heart.
Join the krewe on this decade long ride through the early 2000s filled with girls’ trips, family drama, and uncovered secrets that will have you clutching your pearls in this spicy novel, New Orleans style.
Two Worlds. Two Hearts. A Forbidden Passion.
Amelia McIntosh was only fourteen when she fell in love with the young and handsome Gray Falcon of the Blackfoot Tribe. He’d helped her through a difficult time, and, for him in turn, she’d opened up a vital part of the medicine man's world. Five years later, Amelia is still in love with the mesmerizing Gray Falcon, but her refusal to marry anyone but him has created a dangerous problem for her and her family.
When Amelia—the pesky little girl from Gray Falcon's past—returns to the Northwest, he can't help but notice she has blossomed into a beautiful, desirable woman -- one who sets his heart aflame. Yet, he must resist her feminine charms because, though she is a friend, what she asks of him is against all Gray Falcon stands for as a medicine man.
United only in love, will love, alone, be enough to stave off a world threatening to pull them apart?
Warning: A sensuous romance that might cause a gal to capture the heart of her own true love.
Love In Space explores the challenges of dating in the year 3500. Season 2 - Cian's Story When Cian agrees to computer-generated matchmaking on his spaceship journey to Purpera, he's surprised to find his first love, Lisha, among his four matches. But Lisha has secrets to share, and they have just one year to figure out if their love is real or if they should try to connect with one of their other matches.
Handsome bachelor Edric Wainwright wanted to find the perfect woman before he wed. A beautiful, wholesome woman that would be a loving wife to him and a great mother to their children. Abigail Naylor, the wife his family found for him was certainly beautiful, but she was none of the other things on his wish list.
When Edric saw Eve, the last thing he wanted was to be attracted to her. How was it even possible for him to desire, much less fall in love with someone that he owned?
Beautiful Eve just wanted to survive long enough to escape and one day reunite with her parents. The last thing she wanted was to feel something…anything for the man that bought her, a White man at that, despite how kind he was to his slaves.
CAN HER LOVE HEAL THE MEDICINE MAN'S HEART?
In spite of her fear of Indians, Sharon Wells travels from her home in St. Louis to Indian Territory in the northwest, along with her fiancé, and her friend Amelia, who is determined to return to Blackfoot Country. An orphan, Sharon yearns to be married and have a family of her own. She’s loyal to her fiancé, even when he carelessly puts her life in danger.
Strikes Fast, of the Crow People, was once on the path to becoming a medicine man, but he has lost his way. When nearly all his family were killed in a Blackfoot raid, he went on the warpath to avenge the ghosts of his murdered family. But he’s carried revenge too far, and the blood of innocents has left him feeling no longer human, without empathy or sympathy. But the beautiful white woman, Sharon, ignites a spark in him. When she’s captured in an Indian raid and her fiancé does nothing, Strikes Fast hopes his heroic deed of rescuing her might return him to the good graces of the Creator, from whom all medicine men receive their powers.
Strikes Fast’s handsome masculinity calls out to Sharon, as her beauty and her kindness calls to him. Trapped together in a blizzard, surrounded by danger, and despite the many reasons they shouldn’t be together, their growing love is undeniable. Can they find a way to heal one another and create the family each of them is longing for?
Warning: A sensuous romance that might just melt a gal's heart
Warning (This book contains several aspects of the uglier side of life; it is not for the faint of heart.)** Delilah developed a weakness for her fiance''s father she prayed no one would ever find out. Love was rocket science to Dag & he always found a way to mess things up with his addictions, trauma and most of all his mouth. Dangerous times are coming. Explore the dark side of love where lust combined with desire leads to unquenchable obsession.
Writing community, we need to focus on mental health. Every writing book focuses on the process of crafting the story but it usually doesn't factor in our own struggles as authors. If we care for ourselves, we will be able to produce better writing. Especially when we're constantly told that we have to produce to be successful. If we run like we're running out of time, we will burnout. If we want to keep going, we have to pace ourselves and look at the long game. We make the dream work.