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Dreams are for rich people. At least, that's what Mom always says. Dreams never put food on the table, but hard work did. For years I’ve watched her work herself to the bone, fighting every day just to make ends meet. I used to be content with spending all of my time on school and work, preparing for the future that my mom never had. But ever since I met Zach, I can't help wanting more. Every minute with him feels like a dream, and I can't help worrying I'll wake up one morning and find that the fairytale has come to an end. But Zach is a lot more than just some gorgeous rich guy who ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories for readers who would enjoy a stroll through a graveyard after midnight. Hark! Don’t read this book if a deranged maniac has escaped from the local asylum. Otherwise, enjoy the horror.The creepers include: ORSA: A genetically altered octopus named Orsa becomes obsessed with the only human she has bonded with, and she is willing to kill to keep them together. ALONE WITH THE DEAD: After waking up alone in a hospital where a catastrophic event has occurred, a nurse tries to unravel a terrifying mystery that blurs the lines between life and death. THE ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: The CONDOM IN THE COFFIN: A wife finds a condom in the lining of her husband's coffin which triggers suspicions someone at the mortuary is a necrophiliac. THE LOOKER: Kidnappers abduct an unusually beautiful woman to harvest her organs for half a million dollars. THE BEAST OF SPOOKY HOLLOW: A freelance writer goes to his college reunion and decides a legendary beast devouring the locals there may be his ticket to a Pulitzer. THE ALIEN: A man struck by lightning ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The creepers include: THE OTHER SIDE: After Gerald dies and is resuscitated, something evil comes back with him from the other side. THE PAINTING: Ellen buys a creepy painting at an antique shop that keeps changing and not for the better. THE GRIZZLY OR THE ZOMBIE: Two hikers are attacked by a grizzly bear and then a zombie twenty years after the apocalypse has ended. THE BOX WITH RED AND BLUE RIBBONS: A surly humpback slips an identical-looking box among a counter full of surprise ...

Gymnastics is Riley’s life, until she becomes stranded with her best friend’s brother in a storm… Nothing will stop me from getting a gold medal. Boys? No way. Until my best friends brother walks into the room. I barely have time to breathe, let alone think about boys. So why cant I stop thinking about Russ? He's moody, mysterious, and forbidden. So why can't I say away? "Meet Me at the Gym" is the second book in the Arrowsmith High series that explores forbidden love, introduces a brooding older guy, and a determined heroine who's not afraid to chase her dreams. Don't miss out on "...

The third book in the bestselling American Royals series is here, and a meeting of monarchs will test everyone's loyalty to the crown…and their own hearts. Beatrice is queen, and for the American royal family, everything is about to change.

Marcie Middleton's whole summer vacation was ruined when her father announced their family would be spending the summer away from home while he did some biology research for his company! She could only imagine the boring days ahead of her after listening to him explain the experiments his company was working on at the dinner table night after night! She had just graduated from high school and had plans with her friends! How could life be so cruel? Her mother tried to lessen the blow by telling her they would be staying at a summer cottage with its own private beach. Marcie was excited about...

Victoria Lansing was a lovely young woman with long curly red hair that reached halfway down her back. She and her mother lived in a humble home which they managed to obtain after her father's untimely death. Mrs. Lansing had not been well since her husband's passing and wasn't able to work. In order to maintain their current lifestyle, it was up to Victoria to get a job. The problem was she didn't have any skills to speak of. She was finally able to obtain work as a nanny for the Welker family who was a very influential family in the community. Dr. Welker's wife had left him with two young...

Tougher Mobs. Deeper Dungeons. Better Loot. Eric and Sarah venture into Level One-Two of the Tower of Gates, determined to escape. While trying to unravel the secrets behind the disappearance of the dwarves, they run into even bigger mysteries. Can they defeat the black dragon and clear the zone? Or will they succumb to all the dark forces working against them? Hero is the third book in the Tower of Gates LitRPG Series.

Unlock the Mysteries of the Bible and Discover Life-Changing Wisdom! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the Bible? Are you searching for a concise yet comprehensive guide that brings the Scriptures to life? Look no further! 'The Bible in a Nutshell' is the ultimate companion for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the most influential book in human history. In this meticulously crafted guide, you'll embark on a captivating journey through each book of the Bible, uncovering its key themes, messages, and profound teachings. From the awe-inspiring stories ...

Kendra Mitchell was enjoying her morning ride on her horse, Raven. She had grown up in Cedar City, Utah and had recently purchased her own home in the small town of Kanarraville, Utah. While growing up on her parent's farm, they had an annual tradition of growing pumpkins, which she planned to also carry on in Kanarraville. During the summer months she worked as a bus driver for the Utah Parks Company and drove buses through Bryce and Zion National Parks while entertaining her riders with captivating stories. She recently met a fellwo bus driver, Ned Kingsley, who thought he was pretty hot ...

The happiest day of Beatrice Norton's life was when she answered an ad for a mail order bride and soon after married her husband, Niels Willmar. Everything was going along so perfectly...that is until he brought her to her new home...and she met the most disapproving mother-in-law a girl could ever imagine. Nothing she did was right, from her cooking or cleaning, to taking care of her new husband! Nothing she did would ever measure up to the standards of Mrs. Willmar! Thank heavens for her neighbor, Abigail. If she hadn't been able to cry on her shoulder, she was sure she would have gone ...

When Noah fell in love with Nick, she knew their relationship would never be easy. They're fire and electricity, and when they're together, every kind of sparks fly. After last summer, Noah thought their passion had grown stronger than their fear, but her life is about to turn upside down again now that she's starting university. Moving again while maintaining her relationship with Nick will be a difficult hurdle, with their age difference, campus life, dangerous parties, and inner demons stalking them both, reminding them of all they still don't know about each other.

Lavender Willis loved to wander the hills of her family's lavender fields while daydreaming about her future. Afterall that's where she got her name! She was the youngest of three girls...and considered the baby of the family. Sometimes she wished her family would realize and understand that she had grown into a beautiful young woman now...and hoped her prince charming would soon come and rescue her! Little did Lavender know that several days while she was daydreaming, a very handsome man, Gil Douglas, was riding his horse and discovered the lovely lady walking through the lavender fields! ...

Heather and Adam don't just need a babysitter, they desperately want the babysitter too! Little does poor innocent Freya know that she's just walked into the most warped babysitting job of her life. But Adam and Heather have intended it to be that way, for they know far more about Freya than she could ever imagine. Will the adorably cute babysitter cotton onto their game? Can Adam's acting skills last long enough to keep Freya inside the house? and how can Heather make sure that the babysitter adheres to her strict instructions? Find out only inside this darkly comical, extremely taboo ...

Maggie Burns recently graduated from high school and has to face the huge fact that she recently turned 18 and is officially considered an adult. It used to sound so exciting, but now that it's really here, it's overwhelming! Did that mean she had to get a job and actually start supporting herself? While fixing a bowl of cereal, her mother tells her that her Uncle Bill and Aunt Martha could really use her help for the next three months. Aunt Martha needs complete bedrest due to a difficult pregnancy and Uncle Bill needs someone to take care of their boys, ages 7 and 5, along with all the ...

Isla, an aspiring baker, has just made the biggest mistake of her life. After bargaining her way into Faery, she meets the arrogant heir to the Seelie throne who insists she's his fated mate. But no matter how compelling the depths of his amber eyes, there's no way she's getting hitched to save him from some stupid curse. Rafael, the Prince of Fire, is thrilled to finally meet his foretold queen, even if she is a disagreeable human whose pistachio nut cookies make his courtiers cry. Shame she doesn't like him much—or at all.

So being undead isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Between dodging suspicious guidance counselors, mastering the art of “fake normal,” and surviving slow-burn feelings for the girl who knows all my spooky secrets, this zombie life is complicated. Gramps is gone, the pills aren’t working like they used to, and the “others” aren’t staying quiet. With homecoming—and disaster—around the corner, it’s time to dust off my skeleton and face what it really means to be half-dead and all heart. For readers who crave: snarky teen zombies, secret identities, slow-burning romance, and ...

Marianne Thorton's favorite thing to do was to escape into the grassy hills behind her family's farm and begin reading a delightful romance! She had always been extremely shy while growing up, and at times had been made fun of by her peers. For that reason, she had vowed to never get married. She didn't care what anyone said, she wasn't going to get married and that was that! Her father hurt his foot in a tractor accident just before harvest time which made it necessary for her family to hire some temporary help. Jonathon was older than she was and had never made fun of her. For that reason...

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. If you are fans of Twilight Zone, Tales From the Crypt, Night Gallery, Outer Limits, One Step Beyond, and horror stories with a plot and a twist ending, look no further. Billy Wells Horror is your ticket to a journey into the macabre if you dare. The average Amazon review rating on all Billy Wells Horror collections is 4.3!! The horrors include: SURPRISE! SURPRISE!: Jane has arranged a surprise birthday party for her boss at his funeral parlor. THE TOMB: The museum director has offered ...