Midnight Sparks

★★★★★ "The characters, the love, the humor, the steaminess, the emotions… it’s everything I hoped and more.” (Goodreads) ★★★★★ "I think that is one Emmanuelle Snow's sexiest novels yet." (Goodreads) Welcome to the island where Holiday magic meets unexpected romance and a chance at a fresh start. Midnight Sparks is a heartfelt love story set on a remote island during the Holidays. It's perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Mia Sheridan. Music superstar Aisha Jones escapes to a secluded island to find solace from the madness of the Holidays and the bitterness lingering in her heart, only to stumble upon her worst nightmare: a themed resort where gingerbread cookies and candy canes reign. Aisha is ready to run and forfeit her dream vacation until she meets Gavin Moore, a compassionate doctor dedicated to helping kids on the autism spectrum, exiled to the island to get his holiday spirit back. From their first encounter, their undeniable chemistry sparks a flame in her that Aisha thought had been extinguished after a heartbreak, and now she doesn’t feel so alone on her journey. Gavin never expected to meet the woman of his dreams on his vacation, but the closer he and Aisha become and the more they get to know each other, the harder it is for Gavin to resist her charm. And her heart, even though it is buried under layers of ice. A long time ago, Aisha had promised herself she would never fall in love again, but after they strike a deal, Gavin has other plans for them. Will Aisha dare to trust Gavin with her heart and embrace the unexpected romance that blooms, or will be she left grappling with the turmoil of her feelings when the vacation comes to an end? Midnight Sparks is a standalone novel in the Carter Hills Band universe and has the appearances of many characters from other books in the same universe. Midnight Sparks is perfect for the readers who love Nicholas Sparks, Danielle Steel, Christina Lauren, Carley Fortune, Colleen Hoover, Rebecca Yarros, strong women, bi-racial couple, billionaire celebrity, rockstar and country music setting, spicy books, strangers-to-lovers, love at first sight, emotional, realistic, slow burn, second chances, small-town setting, Island vacation, Holiday, hot and steamy sexy times, friends-to-lovers, black woman white man BWWM, beach reads

He's the stranger determined to change my mind after I landed in my worst nightmare. Will the temptation and blazing chemistry we shared be the end of me or the beginning of something new? Holidays on an island, far from the carols and sugar cookies. Yes, please. Sign me up now. Until I get dumped into my worst nightmare, with no way to escape. My perfect non-Holidays vacation now doesn't seem so perfect anymore. But then I meet him. Tall, handsome, caring. And asking me to partake in the tinsels and Santa madness. After an event that changed my life, I promised myself I wouldn't fall in love again. All I can offer is a vacation fling. He agrees, but little did I know he has other plans in mind. And his plans involve taking my heart hostage. I'm not ready for love. And I fear I'll never be. But he insists we're good together. The worst? I can't deny it. Even if I won't admit it. Not to him. Nor myself. Maybe, just maybe, I should let myself imagine a future with him. With him by my side, can I survive through the two most awful weeks of my life and put the past where it belongs? Behind me?

★★★★★ "This book was not only about the darkness but it was about pure love, hope, spice, family, and friendships on point with just the right amount without overpowering the storyline at all.”(Goodreads) ★★★★★ "Devon and Riley's story is a beautiful one with a lot of emotions. The subject matter is intense but it is handled very gently.” (Goodreads) A tale of resilience and second chances in a world where love and danger intertwine. Last Hope is a domestic abuse survivor love story for fans of Still Beating, Archer's Voice, or Safe Haven. In Devon Miller's world, darkness has a name. And a face. She’s been haunted by violence since childhood, unable to escape its grip. Left for dead one night, she finds herself on the doorstep of Riley Burns, a famous music manager with whom she shared a fiery connection months ago. Riley Burns is the best at what he does. The famous artists he represents and considers family fulfill his professional dreams. But behind his successful persona, Riley leads a lonely life, and secrets he’s recently uncovered about his own family threaten to unravel everything. The mysterious woman he met at a party a year ago still lingers in his thoughts, but despite his best efforts, he never found her after she vanished without a trace. Bruised and on the run from a dangerous past, Devon has no one to trust—except the one man who made her feel seen and cherished, even if just for a few hours. Riley becomes her safe haven, helping her stand strong against the demons that haunt her. What Devon doesn’t know is that her presence in Riley’s life is the missing puzzle piece he desperately needs to bring new meaning to his own existence. As they grow closer, their friendship blossoms into something meaningful and beautiful. Together, they must learn to forgive and trust that life can shine brighter after tragedy. Can Devon leave her past behind and embrace the possibility of true love and hope, or will it threaten to shatter the life she and Riley are building? Last Hope is a captivating journey of love, hope, and the power of second chances. It is a standalone novel in the Carter Hills Band universe. Last Hope is perfect for the readers who love emotional loves stories, Nicholas Sparks, Colleen Hoover, Rebecca Yarros, Danielle Steel, strong women, billionaire celebrity, rockstar and country music setting, spicy books, strangers-to-lovers, love at first sight, emotional, realistic, slow burn, second chances, small-town setting, hot and steamy sexy times, friends-to-lovers, men in uniform romance

A knock on the door in the middle of the night sets off a dangerous and deadly pursuit in this stand-alone crime novel in the Cain City series. Ephraim Rivers, a struggling single father on the brink of losing his factory job, is working the graveyard shift when a man with a bullet in his gut stumbles in, whispering of stolen money. Ephraim sees an opportunity to alter the course of his family’s fortunes, and becomes obsessed with finding the loot. But there are bad men pursuing the treasure. Out to seize power and settle scores, killing means nothing to them—and they have no pity for anyone who gets in their way. Ephraim just wants to do right by his son, whose medical bills are piling up; and by his father, whose time on this Earth may not be long. But it’s a fine line between desire and greed. And crossing that line could be Ephraim’s final act.

★★★★★ "This is by far one of the most well-written book I've read this month. It is dynamic, intriguing, interesting, unafraid to go there and most of all touching." (Goodreads) ★★★★★ "I personally wouldn't call this book JUST a romance novel because it's so much more. I 100% recommend it no doubt in mind." (Goodreads) She believed she was done with men, until her perfect match walked into the room and messed up her best-laid plans. If only she had known what life had in store for them... Wild Encounter is perfect for fans of Jennifer Hartmann, Paige Toon, Rebecca Yarros, and Mia Sheridan. When Chicago native Tucker Philips unexpectedly enters southern girl Addison Wilde’s life at their best friends’ bachelor/bachelorette party, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him, despite her resolve to stay away from men after being heartbroken too many times. Tucker's charm and confidence are too alluring for her to resist. Even though she knows he could be her downfall, Addison struggles to fight the fiery attraction between them. Tucker, once a renowned womanizer, slowly becomes her ultimate weakness, challenging her wild spirit and captivating her heart as they embark on an unexpected friendship. As they navigate unforeseen twists and turns, Tucker and Addison realize they need each other more than they ever imagined. Their attraction could lead to something greater than either of them expected. Both have been burned by love before, and together, they must overcome their fears and learn to be vulnerable if they want a chance at a happily-ever-after. Can Tucker and Addison move forward from their hurtful pasts and trust each other with their hearts, or will their wild sides and fears stand in their way? Wild Encounter is a tale of love, trust, and the courage to take a chance on something real as two souls navigate the tumultuous journey of fate together. Their passion and perseverance will leave your heart racing and your spirit soaring. Wild Encounter is book one in the BreathLess duet. This is the introduction to Tucker and Addison’s wild and heartbreaking love story. Wild Encounter is perfect for those who love realistic and emotional romance, tear-jerkers, new adult and contemporary women's fiction, strangers-to-lovers, friends-to-lovers, spicy and steamy romance, real-life drama, strong and sassy heroines, alpha and irresistible heroes, maid of honor and best man stories, heartbreaking, and full of hope stories that will live in your heart forever.

Nightingale used to be an average demonslayer, with loving parents, sisters, and loyal friends--that is, until a vicious demon massacres her village, orphaning Nightingale and her sisters in a matter of minutes. During a battle between the demon fueled by Nightingale's desire for revenge, fate takes a cruel twist when the demon kills Nightingale, leaving her final task, which was to avenge her village, uncompleted. To her surprise, Nightingale wakes up, apparently brought back to life by someone...but who?

World War II has just ended. Europe is in ruins, and the seas are littered with mines. At this moment in history eighteen-year-old Peter Newman, rudderless and discontent, abandons his conventional, middle class family and runs away to sea. Peter is inspired by the romantic adventures of Richard Halliburton. He longs to view the Taj Mahal by moonlight, swim the Hellespont, and fall in love with a Kashmiri maiden. Instead he lands on the SS Umatilla, a rusty tanker heading for ports unknown. Truly a fish out of water, he is surrounded by a wacky crew of eccentrics, misfits, and rogues. Some shipmates become close friends, but others grow to be dangerous enemies. Peter's adventures turn out to be quite different from what he expects. In a narrative filled with humor, suspense, and adventure, our hero spends nine months at sea, loses his innocence, and discovers a new meaning of life.

When a prominent physician and his wife die in a fiery blaze in their ranch home outside Manhattan, Kansas, their daughter, Brooke, speeds to the scene. She has no idea that a ghostly figure is standing in the barn next to her parents’ home, devastated at the death of the only friend she believes can help her. The untimely deaths of the Brookfields soon lead to a web of deceit. Nicole Martin, who moved to Manhattan to attend college, has recently learned Dr. Brookfield is her father. After his sudden death throws her into an emotional tailspin, her desire to see his home leads her to his ranch, where she finds a bag of gold and encounters a ghost who lived more than a century past. Meanwhile, two men recently released from prison are falsely arrested for the murders of the Brookfields. Will justice ever be served to the true killers? And who is the ghost haunting the doctor’s ranch? In this chilling tale, murder, a ghost, gold, and greed all play a role in a complex mystery after a physician and his wife die in a fiery fire.

A Tesco on every corner, Boden catalogues piled through the letterbox, and Center Parcs holidays - Britain has been overrun by all-pervasive corporate sameness. Or has it? Ben le Vay - expert on all things eccentric - reveals the quirky gems hidden near your home: hotter than the spice girls everywhere, Norfolk's fascinating Mustard Museum; Devon's Gnome Reserve, home to over 1,000 of Britain's beloved garden characters; or the fourth Earl of Dunmore's eccentric home, The Pineapple. Encompassing eccentric pastimes, aristocrats and bizarre last wishes, Ben le Vay's Eccentric Britain is both a humorous and entertaining read, as well as practical guide to some of Britain's most peculiar and unexpected monuments, gardens and museums. Benedict le Vay is a features editor on a leading British newspaper. He spends his spare time researching zany facts about the British and their way of life. He is also the author of Bradt's Eccentric London and Britain from the Rails.