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A Lick of Heat delivers a searingly honest portrayal of love tested by trauma in this compelling addition to the Journeys of the Heart series. Rebecca Butler-Rice's culinary dreams collide with her wife Lisa's hidden battle with PTSD, creating a story that explores the unique challenges facing LGBTQ+ veterans and military families. Set against the high-pressure backdrop of Los Angeles' fine dining scene, this novel tackles difficult subjects with sensitivity and hope. Author Quinn weaves together themes of addiction, recovery, chosen family, and the complex dynamics of codependency with authentic characters whose struggles feel both specific and universal.

Sometimes the hardest person to save is yourself. Six years after surviving a brutal assault, trauma nurse Sally Sinclair has built what looks like a perfect life in Seattle. She's successful, respected, and living with Jackson Smith, the gentle mechanic who sees past her scars. But when panic attacks begin destroying her ability to be intimate, and whiskey becomes her only escape from the nightmares, Sally realizes she's been surviving instead of living. When her concerned friends stage an intervention and Sally hits rock bottom in a hospital parking lot, she's forced to confront a devastating truth: all the love in the world can't heal trauma that she refuses to face. With Jackson's patient support and her chosen family rallying around her, Sally must decide if she has the courage to fight for the life and love she deserves. As she navigates intensive therapy, legal depositions that reopen old wounds, and the terrifying vulnerability of genuine healing, Sally discovers that recovery isn't about becoming who she was before. It's about accepting who she's becoming now: scarred but not broken, wounded but not defeated, and strong enough to help other survivors find their way out of the darkness. A powerful exploration of trauma recovery, the true meaning of strength, and the friends who refuse to let us face our battles alone. "e;Healing isn't linear, but it's possible. And sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask someone to save you while you learn to save yourself."e;

Beneath The Knife delivers a razor-sharp psychological thriller that will keep readers turning pages late into the night. Set in the glittering, morally ambiguous world of Las Vegas, this novel explores the dark side of a seemingly perfect marriage between two professionals who manipulate human nature for a living. Katie Fitzwilliam-Blackwell, a skilled psychologist, prides herself on understanding human behavior but when her plastic surgeon husband's secrets begin to surface, she realizes she's been living with a stranger. As unethical medical practices and infidelity come to light, Katie must navigate a web of deception that threatens not only her marriage but her entire sense of reality. Perfect for fans of psychological suspense and medical thrillers, this novel combines the sophisticated character development of Gillian Flynn with the medical intrigue of Tess Gerritsen. The Las Vegas setting adds an extra layer of moral complexity, where appearances are everything and truth is a luxury few can afford. With its exploration of professional ethics, marital betrayal, and the psychology of deception, Beneath The Knife will appeal to readers who enjoy complex characters facing impossible moral choices. The novel's examination of how well we truly know our closest partners adds a relatable fear that will resonate with anyone who has ever wondered about the secrets their loved ones might be keeping.

When love and duty collide, who will emerge victorious?Senior Drill Sergeant Gina Montgomery-Lincoln has always been a fighter. She fought to become Ariel's mother after her husband's one-night stand led to an unexpected child. She fought for her marriage when death and grief threatened to tear it apart. Now, with Malcolm's deployment just days away, she's fighting the most difficult battle yet saving a marriage crumbling under the weight of secrets, debt, and infidelity. First Sergeant Malcolm Lincoln has built his career on discipline and respect, but his personal life is in shambles. Trapped between his duties as a soldier and his responsibilities as a husband and father, he finds himself drawn into an inappropriate relationship with a young specialist under his command. When Gina discovers the truth, Malcolm must decide what he's willing to fight for his family or his ego. As deployment looms, threatening to separate them for nine long months, Gina and Malcolm face their greatest challenge. Will distance heal their wounds or shatter what remains of their once-strong bond? And when a custody threat emerges from an unexpected source, can they unite to battle for the daughter they both adore?Set against the backdrop of military life, "e;Battle My Love"e; is an unflinching look at the costs of betrayal, the power of forgiveness, and the true meaning of family.

Holiday Reunion // Journeys Of The Heart SeriesWhen six friends get together after 6 years since their last Holiday and realize that they have a lot of healing to do for them to continue to grow. They will explore broken friendships, relationship struggles, and celebrations.Reconnecting at a Beach House in Santa Monica will create another pivotal moment in their sisterhood. This joyful fiction story will take you on a new journey of growth. You will get reacquainted with Mary, Gina, Lilly, Katie, Sally, and Becca. The perfect read for the Holiday.

Fame. Love. Respect. Lilly DuPont wanted it all, and at the sweet age of 25, Lilly achieved her goals. She''s newly engaged with a hot record climbing the charts, Lilly should be over the moon. Unfortunately, her past continues to haunt her and a new secret threatens to end several friendships. Lilly wants so much to release her burdens but remains fearfully reluctant to walk away from the past and step into the truth. Lilly''s dream of being a superstar has always led her footsteps. From the weekends spent at dance, singing, drama and piano lessons, Lilly was determined to accomplish her dreams. She left home -to the dismay of her mothers -- at the young age of 18; with a singular focus to take-over Los Angeles and become a star. Lilly soon learned that the glittering flowers of fame were spiked with golden thorns, and she''d do anything to survive. Throughout her young adulthood, she struggled with her emotional naivety as she ''jumped'' from body to body, constantly trying to become the main priority in her lover''s lives. Lilly also learns that in a world of prettier faces and frenemies'', she must decide whether her fight for the spotlight is worth the carnage she leaves behind; and finally Lilly''s small-town values are also put to the test, as she finds herself in predicaments that blur the line of ''right and wrong.'' If dealing with the past wasn''t enough, Lilly has on-going issues that haven''t been resolved. The burden of her mother''s constant disapproval of Lilly''s career choice, the pressure of financially contributing to her brother''s tuition, an ex-;lover attempting to join her future, writing another hit, and wedding planning. Ordinarily, Lilly would turn to her best friend for guidance, but an even bigger secret threatens to unravel the 15+ year friendship. With the demands of her past encroaching on her future and the year-long secret she''s kept, Lilly is frozen in action. Will Lilly refuse to acknowledge her emotional pain and the unintentional hurt she has caused others? Can Lilly release her past to create a new future? How will Lilly''s decisions derail her quest for fame, love, and respect?

Solana Remington, 30 year old Associate Producer at one of New York’s biggest networks is passionate about her work life, and her best friend would like to admit that she needed more time for love in her life. She had hoped for love, but it wasn’t until she met Chris Calloway a Jamaican native who was fighting for equal rights at Delta Airlines. A night out on the town gave Chris the right amount of time to occupy some space in Solana’s heart. But after Chris experiences tragedy in his family and finds himself back in the arms of an old flame. It threatens the early relationship that he started with Solana. A surprise guest, and a unexpected ending makes Chris decide if he should continue to find a way back into Solana’s heart or accept defeat. Solana’s strong will wouldn’t allow her to forgive so easy. Until The Weekend happened.

How to be a self-publishing successSecrets to self-publishing: How to Self-Publish for Under $100 is THE bible for getting published. Publishing expert and author, Cinquanta Cox-Smith offers all her tips and tricks on self-publishing a book on a reasonable budget. This book is especially valuable to content creators who:don't have a publishing dealhave a strong following on their social platformwant to learn how to get their manuscript out in the marketand, want to produce residual incomeHow to self publish on Amazon and outside Amazon: Cinquanta details all the ins-and-outs of a successful book launch from the basics to the in-depth. Her secrets arm you with the best possible chance to have your book shine. This isn’t just another guidebook about ISBNs, covers and word count. Some of the keys to self-publishing success covered by Cox-Smith include:the benefits of beta readersvanity publishinghybrid publishingsecrets to successful categorizingSEO (Search Engine Optimization)discountingblog tours and endorsementsins-and-outs of how to self publish on Amazonand, the growing scene outside of Amazon