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Stuck in prison while dreaming of the ocean is how Dr. Savannah Dawson is spending her time in Cape Town. At least that’s true on business days while she works as a physician at the overcrowded penitentiary. But her freedom also remains at risk from Casper, the invisible head of the CIA. Hoping that this assignment might be their last, Savannah and her best friend Lacey work to break free another operative stuck behind bars and caught in the web of their unfriendly ghost of a boss. In order to accomplish this problematic jailbreak, they have to enlist the help of their crew of friends: Charlee, the best lawyer they know, and Karmen, the most cunning IT guru on the planet. But the four of them soon realize this assignment isn’t exactly what it seems, and they are really being exploited for the ultimate cover-up. When the tides turn and they find themselves the ones hiding and hunted, they have to decide to run or fight.

Memoirs of a Spanish Duck

If you were a duck and suddenly found yourself in the middle of the big city of Madrid, Spain, how would you survive? This is the story of a beautiful brown duck, Pit, and his many adventures and misadventures while facing the possibility that his life may soon end. There is real drama in the plight of knowing that you might end up on the dinner table. Pit is full of bravado but essentially scared, facing a dangerous world. He is funny and inventive as he tries to exert control over his fate.

The story will appeal to children of all ages who like animals and to those interested in life in a different country. It will also appeal to parents who are interested in the right of animals to be treated humanely.

Where the Waves Meet Fire

Beneath the golden glow of New York’s skyline and the wild Pacific horizon, two lives are about to collide in a love story as fierce as the waves that carry them.

Alfonso Rivera, a thirty-year-old surfer and Ph.D. student, lives between the crashing waves and the quiet halls of academia. When his father’s dream of building a surfing center in Malibu pulls him west, he must navigate ambition, family legacy, and the shadows of his past.

Krystal, a former beauty queen turned scholar, hides her scars beneath elegance and fire. Drawn together by an undeniable spark, Alfonso and Krystal discover a love as exhilarating—and dangerous—as the ocean itself.

But passion alone cannot protect them from betrayal, ambition, and secrets that threaten to pull them under. Between the glitter of New York and the wild horizon of California, they must decide if their hearts are strong enough to survive the storm.

Where the Waves Meet Fire is a sensual, dramatic tale of love, resilience, and destiny—crafted for readers who crave romance that burns with intensity and lingers long after the last page.

Good Friends Are Forever

Age is not a number but rather an attitude. Imagine, if you dare, what might occur when four men (F Bomb, Mad Dog, Cujo, and Oppie) who have known each other since the first day of kindergarten decide to attend a weeklong summer camp in upstate New York. Camp Pheidippides was specifically created for men and women seventy years and older.To say “expect the unexpected” would be an understatement. The best advice is simply, “Saddle up and enjoy the crazy ride!”

Father Tom’s Penance

Tag along with Father Thomas Flannery on his circuit ride as he wends his way through western Kentucky and Tennessee in 1948. Listen to his deeply meaningful and moving sermons. Eavesdrop on the sanctity of the confessional as he listens carefully to the penitent. He pronounces absolution and assigns very appropriate penance to each contrite sinner.

Meet some of his old friends along the way and the new friends he makes on the journey in his old Model A Ford.

Father Tom struggles with his personal weaknesses and his past and learns much about the forgiveness Christ offers us. He also learns about true maturity and how one can find it.

He wrestles with great mysteries as a good theologian would and even questions Church doctrine. His compassion, faith, sense of humor, and work ethic help make him a great priest.

Explore with Father Tom the magic of memories, dreams, and fantasies. Enjoy this nostalgic trip back to yesteryear, when life seemed to be more simple—but it really wasn’t!

An Extra Curly Tale

Hungary managed to avoid war in its homeland for significantly longer than its neighboring countries and remained one of the safest places until late in the war. After the Nazi occupation in 1944, that all changed. The Hungarian army invaded Yugoslavia and Russia, but after massive losses of Hungarian soldiers, Hungary was now in Russia’s crosshairs. The story’s first half chronicles the life of a young girl named Anoosh, who lived in Hungary during World War II. She experiences things no child should ever endure. Anoosh and some friends and family members are eventually forced to leave the only home her family has ever known and start a new life in America.

The simple life of living on a farm in a small village may have been idyllic until the horrors of war came crashing in. The young girl was to suffer what we now call PTSD. Certain sights and sounds would trigger these bad memories well into her old age.

 Follow Anoosh’s fascinating journey. You’ll sometimes smile, perhaps laugh at her special moments with her beloved pets. Her remarkable pig with an extra curly tail will highlight many milestones throughout her story. Other times, you’ll be sad, even angry. It’s a journey worth taking.

You’ll also meet an assassin with a heart of gold, who is essential to the family’s survival in Hungary and Germany. The Tale continues in America, featuring both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments in the Hungarian woman’s life. Many of these people could be someone you know. We hope you enjoy the surprising turns in this extra-curly tale.

Vanished Beauty

Trials and Tribulations.

These are the things life is flooded with: disappointments, heartbreaks, and setbacks. These things can be quite annoying and bewildering.

However, it is not necessary to pick up arms and fight against the current. A shift in perspective with a calm mental attitude can be a more promising guidance.

Endeavor to stop and think. Re-evaluate what and where things spun out of control. Life is always in perpetual motion, just like the rise and fall of the ocean waves. To be steadfast is to view circumstances, both pleasant and otherwise, with revered detachment.

Fatal Omens

The European “war to end all wars” was a catastrophe decades in the making. The prophetic voices of alienated writers and artists in Central Europe were at the turn of the twentieth century divining the end of modernity while seeking cultural and spiritual renewal. Cracks in the optimistic liberal order of the European Age were coming apart and ceding to darker forces.

Against this backdrop, historical novelist Stephen Almássy foregrounds the lives of Archduke Charles of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia and Croatia and Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma. Their marriage before the Great War culminates during the war when they become the last Emperor and Empress of Austria-Hungary under the Habsburg scepter. The old Central European dynasty, the last outpost in Europe of the imperium sacrum, falls on the day, November eleventh, 1918, when the war comes to an uncertain end.

Fouzia’s Great Scarf Misadventure

Twirly spins, daring jumps, and sparkly dresses! Fouzia loves figure skating, and her dream is finally coming true. All she needs is a scarf to complete her dream outfit. Immediately, her entire family sets out to help with the perfect scarf solution. Fouzia is lucky to have such a caring family. But what’s the worst that could happen? Sometimes, too many opinions can be as bad as tripping on your toe pick! What might work for them isn’t right for her! How will Fouzia survive this tangled fiasco on the ice?

Fire Within

Ava Celeste Hennessey's Fire Within is a poignant and stirring memoir that delves into the tumultuous life of a family striving to keep afloat amid the challenging times of the 70s and 80s. Set against the contrasting backdrops of New England’s biting cold and Maui’s embracing warmth, this narrative unfolds through the innocent yet perceptive eyes of a child, Ava.

Ava’s childhood is marked by a series of escapes from literal and metaphorical fires, painting a vivid picture of a family often ensnared in chaos and struggle. Despite the hardships, her story is not just about the trials but also about the unyielding spirit of a young girl. Ava’s perspective, tinged with a child’s tendency to romanticize, provides a unique lens to view the odd and sometimes disturbing behaviors of her family members.

Love Evermore

Love Evermore is a heartfelt journey through feelings, dreams, and the many layers of life. This book invites you to a special place within, where words speak to the soul and awaken a new outlook on the world. Dear reader, open your heart and let these pages move you. Love Evermore is more than a story. It is a statement of joy, a collection of prayers, and a celebration of love itself.

Full Moon Speaks

Experience a timeless adventure under a brilliant full moon traversing the night sky in Full Moon Speaks! When the sun sets and the world quiets down, creatures near and far share their dreams and secrets with their shimmering friend—the moon.

Filled with enchanting illustrations and heartwarming conversations, this delightful story reminds us of the magic that happens when we dare to dream and share our thoughts with the universe. Perfect for bedtime reading, Full Moon Speaks will inspire little and big hearts alike to believe in their own beauty as reflected in the creatures that are revealed by the light of the moon.