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THUGS A thug is defined as a violent person, especially a criminal. Thugs are usually thought of as “outlaws,” who operate outside of polite society and make their living through…

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August 8, 2016
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Butcher on the Moor

A fun, action-filled, suspenseful thriller set in the Yorkshire moorsEx-DCI Henry Ward is woken in the middle of the night by a phone call. A distressed Mrs Thomson asks him…

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Texas Roots: The Gallaghers of Sweetgrass Springs { Free Ebook}

The first book in New York Times and USAToday bestselling Texas romance author Jean Brashear's much-loved Sweetgrass Springs small-town romance series When scandal and an ambitious prosecutor wreck Read more…

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    Watching You: A Thrilling Short Story

    August 18, 2017 /

    This is nothing I love more than a good mystery. And the fact that this one is a short story and free is a plus. Hurry and grab it now. Isabella is being watched. 4:15pm, Starbucks. 9:07pm, home Read more [...]

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    Over eighty fabulous authors, panels and workshops for both authors and readers . . . two amazing parties and a huge signing . . . where in the world can you find all of this awesomeness in one event? Indie Read more [...]

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    When it Comes to Your Child’s Learning, Do You Coach or Cheerlead?

    August 15, 2017 /

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