Zakiyyah Watts lives life on her own terms. She loves to have a good time, and she works hard to be able to afford her lifestyle of never letting anything tie her down. Everything changes when she finds herself in court fighting for custody of her late twin sister's son. Kiyyah never wanted to be a mom. She doesn't know what it's like to have a family that's always there. In walks Cameron Dean, sheriff of a small town and ranch owner. The rigid and uncompromising single dad can't understand a woman like Kiyyah. She's irresponsible, and she reminds Cam of his ex-wife, who abandoned him and their young daughter. Despite knowing Kiyyah could never make a good mother, Cam, decides the best way to care for the baby is to share custody with Kiyyah. Cam didn't count on how much of a temptation Kiyyah is. She's wild and beautiful, stubborn and sexy—and she interferes in his life at every turn. He tries to deny what his heart and body is telling him. Then he begins...

The adventure concludes as love evolves between Dr. Fred Quartermaine and Dr. Penny Dobbs in A Penny Earned. In this thrilling finale, Fred and Penny confront a new development which shakes the foundation of Fred and Penny's relationship, forcing them to reevaluate their priorities and the nature of their bond. As they navigate this emotional upheaval, they gain an unexpected ally: a towering Missouri-based Technician whose skills and loyalty prove invaluable. Their journey takes them across the country, facing danger at every stop. Fred and Penny must uncover the truth in Philoneous' caper to discover where and how he hid the gold. Amidst the chaos, their love deepens, teaching them that true love and trust are the greatest rewards. Join Fred and Penny in A Penny Earned, where romance, adventure, and newfound friendships culminate in an epic conclusion to The Golden Orb Chronicles.

A SHORT STORY. While on a romantic weekend getaway with his current girlfriend, Matthew Wiley runs into his ex-girlfriend Anna, the love of his life. He can't resist the urge to confront the issues that drove them apart years ago, but he has less than two days to convince her to give them a second chance at love and trust."My life is worth more than a few minutes of anyone's pleasure."Alessandro Lupo (Alex) is a sixteen-year-old gay foster child who has been moved from "home" to "home" in New York City. Isolated by circumstances and by the protective shield he's surrounded himself with, he wanders the streets of the West Village and gravitates toward Stonewall Inn, where the 1969 riots planted the seeds of the gay civil rights movement. Having been raped at his previous foster home, he worries about HIV and about ever being able to enjoy sex. Alex, whose parents had both been Italian, feels his lack of family keenly. As he wanders the city streets, he scrutinizes people who might also be Italian. Alex is short for Alessandro, which means defender of men; Lupo means wolf. But Alex feels fearful most of the time—fear not just of Derek, the other foster teen in his current home, but also of life in general—and wishes for the courage of his 19th century countryman, Giuseppe Garibaldi, with whose statue in Washington Square Park Alex has imaginary conversations.Then Alex meets two people who represent polar opposites: one who validates the low opinion Alex already has of himself; and another who helps him see himself in an entirely new light and teaches him that his life is worth more than a few minutes of anyone's pleasure.

Cody Richardson has always been a fish out of water, but his latest quest left him flopping about the floor of the Quilting B’s shop. Learning to quilt was nowhere on his bucket list of things to do in his lifetime, but to fulfill his Nana’s wish, time was of the essence in getting 24 quilts finished before her 90th birthday.Bisa’s plate, head, and heart were full of responsibilities as well as getting a new business up and running. She didn’t have time to prepare for her master quilting certification project, quilt show and helping Cody Richardson fulfill his Nana’s request. Instead of working the project for him, she taught him to quilt.A sweet romance of centered on family, hope and the meaning of love. The laughs are plenty as Cody joins the Quilting B’s cast of regulars as he stitches his way to family history and into Bisa’s heart.

A ten-year-old running for her life climbed into the back of Mr. Exit's shop. She had one request, help me save my mothers.Operating solely on the intel of the kid, he stages a rescue operation. Mr. Exit stopped worrying about all the things leaving his life and began to concentrate on three people who entered his world with a bang.He placed a call to the Archangel, Gabriel Neary, who liked Mr. Exit a great deal.He was a smart man.A learned man.He wasn't a thug with a rifle who liked to shoot stuff or a paid sociopath who liked to kill more than just bunny rabbits. Gabriel Neary appreciated a man of intelligence."There are five archangels in the Bible," Gabriel Neary said. "The most well-known ones are Gabriel and Micheal. There are also Uriel, Joel, and of course Raphael. Sometimes we get to choose. Other times we are chosen. The question for you, Mr. Exit, did you choose or were you chosen?"At this point, he wasn't certain.

Family can be a dirty word. Mr. Merge has lived alone for the better part of his life fighting the good fight for those in need of help. He wasn't prepared when a young man showed up on his doorstep in need of assistance. A young man, sent by the Archangel. Little did Mr. Merge know, the Archangel had more plans for his favorite mentee. Let's see, there is Dexter, Ayana, oh yeah, Tootie the podiatrist, One Way, Oleander and Nightshade, the cats, also Castor Bean the Mule; I'll stop here, but you keep going. Pack your bags as we head to Monroe County, Arkansas to the Williams Family Farm where Mr. Merge cleans up and makes himself a family.

Stacia Hart thinks she's finally found The One. All she has to do is bring him to Friday night dinner with her parents and siblings. Unfortunately, her man won't introduce her to his family, and he won't let her introduce him to hers. On days when she meets her lover for an afternoon quickie, she tries not to rock the boat. Her man loves her, and that should be enough. But in walks Bradley Shaw with her lover's wife! Stacia is devastated to learn The One belongs to another woman, and she's been made a fool. The only way Stacia can make it through the worst day of her life is with the help of Bradley, her cheating lover's uncle. Bradley is twenty years Stacia's senior, but he's sexier and sweeter-natured than her previous lover. Stacia has no intention of getting involved with Bradley. He's just a kind person, who cared that she was okay after the heartbreak. Loneliness makes them reach out to each other just for friendship, but friendship turns into much more....

When Dr. Penelope Dobbs, a daring archaeologist, stumbles upon an ancient map in the dusty attic of an estate sale, she uncovers more than just the legendary treasure of Jesse James. Teaming up with the reluctant anti-hero, Fred Quartermain, an enigmatic archivist with a shadowy past, Penelope embarks on a perilous journey across treacherous terrains and through cryptic clues. Their quest takes a dangerous turn when a relentless Mexican henchman, Desirio, starts tailing them. Amidst betrayals and red herrings, will Penelope and Fred's burgeoning romance survive the ultimate test?

Yuńior Delgado is well-known name that carries with it a certain stigma.His fiancé thinks he's a spoiled, rich boy prone to follow his impulses.His father believes he's the spitting image of himself.Mr. Yield thinks he's a sociopath in the making.Ed doesn't believe that he's any of those things as he charts his own course with a new lady on his arm, who sees the true man.Diadra Parsons just wanted a change in her life. She wasn't looking for love and definitely wasn't looking for a man like the one who sent a drink to the bar. The energy between them is palpable and the man who calls himself Ed, offers to change her life with one dance.Diadra doesn't know what she agreed to but it sure promises to be a great deal more exciting than her current situation.Open your hearts, turn the pages and prepare for a bit of love, romance, laughter filled with adventure and fun as you get to know Yuńior.