Synopsis: Hanyma, a spirited young woman from the remote village of Kepler, is at a crossroads in her life. She wants to explore the unfamiliar, wide-open country outside her croft. But rumblings of dark, inexorable forces terrorizing the sparsely-populated continent dampen her aspirations.

That was before devastation gripped her. Now, driven by a wandering quest for vengeance, the headstrong survivalist struggles to combat a band of vicious marauders while simultaneously trying to comprehend all the strange phenomena discovered amidst ruins of technologically-advanced precursors. 

Before long, Hanyma is thrust into circumstances beyond her ability to control, and she must team with an unlikely ally from a far-gone past who is determined to complete a mission of global importance. Whether that mission succeeds or not may well depend on the callow wayfarer from Kepler. Can Hanyma put aside her bloodlust when the fate of humanity beckons? Will it matter when pitted against the crushing weight of a powerful, inscrutable enemy?

Review: This is a very intriguing story. I haven't really read as much sci-fi stuff lately, been all romance, so this was a refreshing change. Gotta love a post apocalyptic story that isn't totally predictable. The story wasn't hard to follow, so not so technical that it detracts from the story itself. We see Hanyma start off as a young girl approaching the age of marriage before tragedy strike and alters her life forever. She changes, getting her wish to be an adventurer though only because of the death of her family and destruction of her home. There's far more to the story, and it seems there will be more to tell later.  

Synopsis: Free cruises are always fun with bikinis, booze and hot sex, but for John this one is deadly.


John and Sarah Twait are finally back to
the Caribbean to relax and recuperate after their harrowing return to
Hillsville, Nebraska where they came to the aid of their good friend
Chief Mike Yeager, now the Twaits are ready to retire on the beach and
bake in the sun. First they will embark on a cruise to remember.

Review: So, I'm coming in a bit late in the series, but it's alright. It's easy to pick up here. It starts interestingly enough. John and Sarah having moments that married couples have. It gets a little strange and they end up on a cruise. Of course, this doesn't get to jut be a vacation. A mystery drops into John's lap, one in the form of murder. Gets much larger going into a scheme and I don't like to do spoilers, but it's worth the read. The writing is good, just a bit different for me as I'm not used to first person present tense writing. Once you get used to it, it's a quick and interesting story, and definitely not the end of the series

Synopsis: Brad doesn’t believe it’s really out there --

On the surface, Brad is a successful general contractor who has it all together. Inside his restless heart, though, something is missing. At 32, he’s getting tired of hooking up for no-strings sex, but the men he’s attracted to just aren’t interested in anything more.

Resigned to the fact that “more” may not be in the cards for him, Brad is shocked when he finds exactly what he’s looking for… with someone he can never have.

Justin is too young. Too straight. Too tempting. Everything Brad should stay away from… but exactly what he can’t resist.

Justin doesn’t believe he has it in him --

Despite his best intentions, Justin knows he’s a screw up. His sister, Hannah, has loyally picked up the pieces of his out-of-control life ever since their parents died, but his effort to repay her while she’s on her honeymoon ends up backfiring — big time.

He was supposed to feed her dog, not throw a party. He certainly never meant to trash the place. Hannah’s apartment was just too quiet. Too empty. And Justin can’t stand being alone.

Hungover, hurting, and hopeless the morning after, he has no idea how to fix the epic damage before his sister gets. And then Hannah’s neighbor stops by…

One moment can change everything --

“Just so there’s no misunderstanding: I’m offering to make this mess go away in exchange for sexual favors.”

Brad wants to kick himself for giving in to his attraction and blurting out his outrageous proposal. What was he thinking? He knows Justin isn’t gay, and besides, Brad isn’t the type to take advantage of someone who genuinely needs him.

A real relationship could never grow from such an inappropriate beginning… could it?

Review: So, I'm quite glad to have gotten to read this. It's short but cute. Justin is the screw up with way too much baggage that he could really stand to address. The story starts when he's just thrown an unexpected party in his sister's home and there's no way he can clean it up on his own. Brad is his sister's neighbor, and comes in to help, albeit with a price. Brad makes a suggestion in the heat of the moment that does indeed help Justin, but helps Brad too. They both find something they really needed in the long run. They're the kind of couple that even at the end, you wouldn't mind peeping in on from time to time.

Synopsis: He’d give his life to protect the president’s son. But he never expected to risk his heart.

Growing up gay in the White House hasn’t been easy for Rafael Castillo. Codenamed “Valor” by the Secret Service, Rafa feels anything but brave as he hides in the closet and tries to stay below the radar in his last year of college. His father’s presidency is almost over, and he just needs to stick to his carefully crafted plan. Once his family’s out of the spotlight, he can be honest with his conservative parents about his sexuality and his dream of being a chef. 

It’s definitely not part of Rafa’s plan to get a new Secret Service agent who’s a walking wet dream, but he’s made it this long keeping his desires to himself. Besides, it’s not like Shane Kendrick would even look at him twice if it wasn’t his job.

Shane’s worked his way up through the Secret Service ranks, and while protecting the president’s shy, boring son isn’t his dream White House assignment, it’s an easy enough task since no one pays Rafa much attention. He discovers there’s a vibrant young man beneath the timid public shell, and while he knows Rafa has a crush on him, he assures himself it’s harmless. Shane’s never had room for romance in his life, and he’d certainly never cross that line with a protectee. Keeping Rafa safe at any cost is Shane’s mission. 

But as Rafa gets under his skin, will they both put their hearts on the line?

Review: This was definitely an interesting story, and seems well researched. Rafa is the good boy among the president's children, and the one who has to hide himself from the world because his father is a part of the Republican party. Shane's part of the secret service, which holds no allegiance to either party. There's far more to the story than just Rafa being stuck in the closet and wanting to be a chef against his mother's wishes, and Shane fighting their developing attraction. Though we don't see it til later, there's a plot that endangers both of their lives in the end, one which you can almost sympathize with but I don't want to give spoilers. I like the build up to the happily ever after. It doesn't just happen. They have to work and overcome obstacles within themselves in order to reach their happily ever after.