You have heard the saying, If these walls could talk, what would they reveal? Gregory Beaufort, a prominent bishop who was sent to the affluent island of Bliss Haven twenty years ago, knows firsthand what it is like to live behind the walls of a dangerous secret.You have heard the saying, If these walls could talk, what would they reveal? Gregory Beaufort, a prominent bishop who was sent to the affluent island of Bliss Haven twenty years ago, knows firsthand what it is like to live behind the walls of a dangerous secret - while simultaneously fighting to keep it from being unveiled to his family. But when his youngest daughter, nineteen-year-old Asia Beaufort falls passionately in love with a boy from an impoverished background, their connection ignites a chain of events that force Gregory to face his ungodly past. Is it worth holding on to a secret that could wipe out his marriage and the family he so dearly loves? Shattered Dreams is the first book in the Behind Closed Doors series and it is riddled with thought-provoking situations. Come meet a new slate of characters who will take you on a daring adventure.

All Henry has ever known is the fact that it is his destiny to save his kingdom. A child of royal birth, with magical powers at his disposal, Henry is the prophesied saviour of Mythesti. But can he survive his training, or will the pressure to be perfect be his undoing?All Henry has ever known is the fact that it is his destiny to save his kingdom. A child of royal birth, with magical powers at his disposal, Henry is the prophesied saviour of Mythesti. Learning what he needs to fulfill that role is a difficult path to tread, and the pressure to succeed is enormous. Can Henry survive his training, or will his need to be perfect be his undoing?This novella accompanies the Pursuing Victory trilogy, providing the backstory for the last of the King's Assassin antagonists.

Using the Biblical story of Naomi, Dr. Larry Crabb shows you how to look through life's tragedies to see the lavish blessings God has for you in Shattered Dreams. "Shattered dreams," writes Dr. Larry Crabb, "are never random. They are always a piece in a larger puzzle, a chapter in a larger story. The Holy Spirit uses the pain of shattered dreams to help us discover our desire for God, to help us begin dreaming the highest dream." To help you understand this neglected truth in the deepest and most helpful way, author and counselor Larry Crabb has written a wise, hopeful, honest, and realistic examination of life's difficulties and tragedies. He wraps these insights around the bold story of Naomi in the Bible's book of Ruth. As Crabb retells and illuminates this sometimes disturbing and often profoundly touching story, we are shown how God stripped Naomi of happiness in order to prepare her for joy. And we gain an unforgettable picture of how...

When he's called to the scene of a burnt-out trailer in a remote corner of the southwest, Sheriff Virgil Dalton finds a body charred beyond recognition and the telltale signs of a meth lab gone wrong. But he also sees enough evidence to convince him there was foul play, and before long he and his deputies are searching the vast desert landscape to discover who was behind it.When word of another fatality reaches Virgil, he learns of a supposedly accidental death that seems like anything but, and the pattern emerging tells Virgil he's dealing with a killer who will go to great lengths to cover his tracks. With signs pointing to the possible involvement of a local company that is growing by leaps and bounds and changing his beloved landscape faster than he can keep track of, Virgil knows he's headed for a high-stakes confrontation that will force him to put himself and everything he holds dear at risk . . .Praise for Death at the Black Bull:"Move over, Walt...

Shattered Dreams, the first book of Luna's Children series, tells the story of Carson and Chase, two werewolves who overcome insurmountable obstacles to prove love really does conquer all.Carson Hennison is a dreamer, a very special individual with the gift of being able to “dream” or see into a person’s life both past and, to an extent, future. Her one hope is to find her perfect mate – the one werewolf that was created for her and she for him. However, sometimes things don’t go as well as you would wish. Instead of being allowed to find her own mate, she’s forced into a mate run where she’ll be chased, caught and captured by the strongest male and forced into submission. Will she find a way out or will she be lost forever in a loveless mating?Chase Blackston, new healer/doctor for the Sapphire Lake Pack, is a confirmed bachelor with a firm grasp on how his life is going to be – ordered, neat and unencumbered. Sent to Sapphire Lake as a replacement for their aging healer, he had no intention of letting anything change his mind or his life. Attending the mate run for his new alpha's daughter, Chase realizes the prey is more than she seems - she's his true life mate. Can things get any more complicated?And who is that stranger watching her from the shadows?

Epic Fantasy filled to the brim with Grimdark Reality If one looks too long into the abyss, the abyss looks back. Drangar Ralgon has been avoiding the abyss's gaze for far too long and now he turns to face it. For a hundred years the young kingdom of Danastaer has thrived in peace. Now their northern neighbor, mighty Chanastardh, has begun a cunning invasion. Thrust into events far beyond his control, the mercenary Drangar Ralgon flees his solitary life as a shepherd to evade the coming war and take responsibility for his crimes. In Dunthiochagh, Danastaer's oldest city, the holy warrior Kildanor uncovers the enemy's plans for invasion. As ancient forces reach forth to shape the world once more, the sorceress Ealisaid wakes from a century of hibernation only to realize the Dunthiochagh she knew is no more. Magic, believed long gone, returns, and with it comes an elven wizard sent to recover a dangerous secret. SHATTERED DREAMS is a rich, layered high fantasy, the beginning of an epic that will be well worth following for years to come. Looming menace, thoughtful world-building; a winner! - Ed Greenwood (NYTimes bestselling fantasy writer)

Book Two of the Portraits in Blue Series, Shattered Dreams continues talented young artist, Jack Tomlinson's story. With his eyes now opened to experiences outside those of his conservative upbringing, Jack realises that a life dedicated to painting offers opportunities he cannot ignore. Boldly, deferring the unappealing career that awaits him in Australia, Jack accompanies Sofia and Andres to their home in Malaga, Spain. Whilst Jack finds joy in days spent painting alongside Andres, his relationship with Sofia is marred by cultural differences and misunderstandings.Although they find happiness together, tragedy and economic circumstances beset them, and Jack encourages Sofia to leave the home she loves. Returning to Australia, they become captivated by the magnetic personality of Melbourne's inspiring, albeit unconventional, tonalist artist, Justus Jorgensen.They join Justus' group of passionate supporters who are committed to...

Shattered Dreams is the continuing saga of the Dockerty family. Based on a manuscript left by Vivienne’s mother, the story tells of a young couple’s dreams for their future together, only to have them shattered because of the 1930s Depression and conscription into the Second?World War. Most of the story is written from the experiences of an ordinary soldier in his endeavours to keep alive whilst battles raged all around him and many of his comrades were killed. Eddie was a stricken man who returned to Civvy?Street to a land that was most certainly not fit for heroes.?The country faced rationing, mass unemployment and a huge amount of money owed to the?USA and, at the expense of the country’s younger generation, many hadn’t survived to make Britain great again. Shattered Dreams will appeal to fans of Vivienne Dockerty’s work and those that enjoy World War 2 and biographical fiction. Vivienne is inspired by Katie Flynn and Maureen Lee and her...

Tilly is alone, destitute, and faced with life in the poor house. What she finds there puts her very life in danger. Harry can���t forget the impoverished waif who turns up on his doorstep expecting a job. Unfortunately, she disappears before he can uncover the truth. Can he persuade her that a future can be theirs, or will he be forever haunted by the one woman who can never be his?

Carson Hennison is a Dreamer. Not only is she able to view portions of people’s lives both past and present, but she has dreams of her own life as well. She wants to find her mate, that one wolf that was created specifically for her and she for him. Instead she finds herself the prize for a mate run which will have her fleeing with a pack of slobbering male werewolves hot on her trail – their only thought to catch her and force her into submission. Chase Blackston, new healer/doctor for the Sapphire Lake Pack, is a confirmed bachelor with a firm grasp on how his life is going to be – ordered, neat and unencumbered. Sent to Sapphire Lake as a replacement for their aging healer, he had no intention of letting anything change his mind or his life. Too bad fate didn’t agree. One glance and they fell in love. Everything sounds good, right? Fate isn’t through with them yet.

Warning: For mature (18+) audiences only due to strong language, sexual situations and violence. Elaina Cooper’s world was turned upside down on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. She was about to marry Henry Daniels, the man of her dreams -- or so she thought. Just as she was to walk down the aisle, screams pierced the air. In the days that followed, questions lingered in Elaina’s mind. Why did Henry seem to know so much about what was happening? And why did she feel like he was keeping secrets from her? Henry knew that his haunted past would eventually catch up to him…in more ways than one. Through all of this, he must face his demons, and Elaina must decide whether she can accept who he is. Henry is determined to fight to the very end to make their sexy, mercurial relationship work no matter what staggers in their path. Along with their ragtag band of survivors, they must travel south to face Henry’s fears. There will be joys and loss but, in the end, is love enough to hold them together?

Claire doesn’t miss her lying, cheating husband, but that doesn’t mean she killed him. Someone else committed the crime and framed her for it, and she prays it was anyone but her twin sister—the only other person who had motive and opportunity. Jason wants to believe Claire, but a lie of omission destroys his trust in her. Is she truly innocent and deserving of his heart, or is she seducing him to ensure he defends her? With doubts assailing him, Jason is determined to solve the murder, even if it means hardening his heart and pushing Claire out of his life. Shards of lies and betrayal can shatter anyone’s dreams, but her mistake just might destroy him.

Irene Spencer did as she felt Godcommanded in marrying herbrother-in-law Verlan LeBaron, becominghis second wife. When thegovernment raided the fundamentalist, polygamousMormon village of Short Creek, Arizona,Irene and her family fled toVerlan's brothers' Mexican ranch.They lived in squalor and desolateconditions in the Mexican desertwith Verlan's six brothers, one sister,and numerous wives and children.Readers will be appalled andastonished, but most amazingly,greatly inspired. Irene's dramaticstory reveals how far religion canbe stretched and abused and how one woman and herchildren found their way out, into truth and redemption.

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Emma Greyson, age 22, has a loving husband, Max, and a newborn son, James. She is finally living her dream, until fate steps in and shatters everything. Trying to deal with the death of her husband and learning how to be a single mom, Emma decides to move from Fort Drum, New York, back to her hometown of Sarasota, Florida.