In West Jerusalem Noir—published simultaneously with East Jerusalem Noir—the Akashic Noir Series visits one of the world's most complex locales, in this volume from the perspective of Israeli writersFrom the editor's introduction:"This anthology offers a fictional tour of Jerusalem, this time through the lens of the noir genre. Not all the stories in this book include a detective, a femme fatale, or a dead body. In fact, a significant number of the writers chose to avoid these genre staples. And yet the stories—each taking place in a different part of the city—sketch a dark imagined map of the city, where religious mystery dwells alongside the quotidian, claustrophobic hubbub of the Central Bus Station . . . The stories included in West Jerusalem Noir could not have taken place anywhere else. They reflect national, religious, and socioeconomic...

Growing up with three brothers, Freya Olysses is no stranger to overbearing males who supposedly only have her best interest at heart. But that didn't prepare her for her infuriating new bodyguard, who is as rigid as he is delectable. Hired to protect the Olysses mafia princess, Gunner Anderson is settling in for an easy job. After all, how hard can it be to protect the spoiled heiress? But what started out as just another job soon turns into a battle of wills. But when enemies close in, Gunner is the only one Freya can trust to keep her safe. And maybe he isn't as arrogant and bossy as she first thought. But can a princess and her bodyguard ever have a future together? This is the prequel novella to Stealth, the first book in the Locked Security series. Gunner and Freya's story concludes in the novel Stealth. Note from the author: Please don't start throwing tomatoes or one-star reviews at me after reading this novella and realizing there is more to...

A detective's grief and unwavering bond with her K-9 partner fuels a desperate pursuit to find two missing children.Beth Danville, a seasoned detective haunted by personal tragedy, is in the peaceful town of Olympia, Washington, in search of solace. Still mourning the loss of her husband, she finds companionship and purpose in her faithful K-9 partner, Grimm, while they embark on an RV journey with no set destination. Together, they navigate the pain of the past and the uncertainty of the future.When two young girls vanish under mysterious circumstances, Beth's life takes an unexpected turn. Drawn into the investigation alongside fellow detective Angela Rodriguez, she pushes the boundaries of her grief-stricken heart.As Beth delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets, deceit, and a twisted interpretation of salvation. With Grimm by her side, their unbreakable bond becomes a beacon of strength in the face of unimaginable evil. Beth's grief fuels her determination, transforming her into a relentless force that will stop at nothing to find two little girls before time runs out."Grimm Pursuit" is a captivating story of love, loss, and the extraordinary bond between a detective and her canine companion, where the pursuit of justice becomes a journey of healing and renewed purpose.

Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night, she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. She faces a difficult journey to discover her true self, while drawn to three worthy gentlemen, before she must choose one life to keep and the rest to lose.

A new preacher has come to Wabrook to revive the faith. Except that under that disguise, Auntie recognizes the man. And his trouble. Then more trouble bubbles up, and the whole crew must get involved. Book Twelve of the Last Stand, a shiny, new space western science fiction adventure series full of bright characters, messy worlds, and all manner of ethical conundrums. Start first with Lost Dreams and then continue on and pick up the rest of this series!

Don't Stop is a MIDNIGHT dark horror traumance novella, and DOES have an HEA! If you don't stop, you'll live. If you do, you know what will happen. So for the love of all things unholy, don't stop. -Dalton and RaynaThe Halloween Harvesters This horror hitchhiker traumance novella has EXTREME content. Please see the author's website for a full list of content warnings!