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The first three novels in the Benton Security Services series plus two short stories. Hired Gun - Lila is the target of a hitman and she has no idea why. When she finds herself under the protection of one sexy, yet overbearing Shane Ellis, a member of the elite Benton Security Services, she rebels, determined to ignore every one of his overbearing rules. As Lila and Shane race against time to stay one step ahead of the hitman, they must also confront their growing attraction to one another. Can they stay alive and solve the mystery before it's too late, or will the hitman succeed in taking them out? Smoke and Steel - After failing to protect his little sister in a kidnapping gone wrong, Jack Benton dedicated his life to protecting others. The billionaire founded an elite bodyguard firm, Benton Security Services, hoping to protect those who even the police can't. When Jack finds Adrienne, rain-soaked and injured by the side of the road, he is determined to discover who she is so afraid of, even as their mutual attraction grows and sparks fly. Adrienne is the target of vicious killers who'll test even Jack's elite skills as they continue to hunt her down. As they try to outsmart her pursuers, they soon discover that their feelings for each other might be their biggest weakness. Broken Code - Lila and Shane are finally reunited after six months apart. Lila finds herself embroiled in a perilous game of cat and mouse, and only Shane can protect her and an innocent young pregnant woman in her care from dangerous killers. While Shane is committed to keeping it strictly professional and ensuring that Lila adheres to The Code, he reconsiders his approach as the danger intensifies and they are forced to flee for their lives. Will they be able to overcome their differences and work together to survive the lethal pursuit? Bonus Two Short Stories - Better Choices and Learning to Speak Filled with thrilling action, steamy romance, and unexpected twists and turns, these books will have you turning the pages late into the night. Don't miss out on this exciting and suspenseful tale of love and danger.

Yet, fate, in its unpredictable way, bestows upon Nichole and Jhon a bittersweet miracle when tragedy strikes. That miracle is Elizabeth – an innocent girl forsaken by her birth mother and then tragically orphaned in a mysterious fire. In Elizabeth, Nichole and Jhon see the embodiment of their longings for love and family. They welcome her into their lives with open hearts, believing that the three of them will create the perfect family. As the seasons pass, Elizabeth's demeanor shifts like the changing weather. She is shy and sweet in the spring, warm and outgoing in the summer. However, as autumn descends, so too does Elizabeth's temperament, veering towards anxiety and withdrawal. And with the arrival of the cold, dark nights of winter, a chilling transformation takes place. Elizabeth becomes something entirely unexpected: Manipulative. Cunning. Dangerous. Nichole's idyllic dreams of family life quickly crumble as she realizes that the foundation upon which they are built harbors nightmarish secrets. In order to protect the ones she loves most, she must summon the strength to defy her own instincts and challenge the very principles that define her as a mother. In this gripping psychological domestic thriller, Nichole's struggle for survival takes center stage as she grapples with the unthinkable and confronts the darkness lurking within her once-promising family. Recent reviewers have said: "Everything about Winter's Child is absolutely terrifying." "I had things to do this week. Time sensitive things that needed my attention. People in my life that needed caring for. Instead, I holed up and speed read this compulsively tantalizing little horror thriller novel. Highly recommend. It's fun, it's creepy, it's unexpected." "Would you protect this child at all costs no matter what?" "I loved every second of this thriller. Definitely a must read for anyone looking for a thriller/suspense book." "Strap on your seatbelt and prepare yourself for one wild rollercoaster of a ride through this story!" "Excellent book! Such an original story line! I'm struggling to write this review because I do not want to give anything away. You just have to read it for yourself." Winter's Child is a taut and chilling thriller from Christine Shuck - a gripping page-turner in the tradition of Gillian Flynn, Willow Rose, Jayne Renshaw, and Sarah Denzil.

What she knows could destroy them both. After failing to protect his little sister in a kidnapping gone wrong, Jack Benton dedicated his life to protecting others. The billionaire founded an elite bodyguard firm, Benton Security Services, hoping to protect those who even the police can’t. When Jack finds Adrienne, rain-soaked and injured by the side of the road, he is determined to discover who she is so afraid of, even as their mutual attraction grows and sparks fly. Adrienne is the target of vicious killers who'll test even Jack's elite skills as they continue to hunt her down. As they try to outsmart her pursuers, they soon discover that their feelings for each other might be their biggest weakness. Filled with thrilling action, steamy romance, and unexpected twists and turns, this book will have you turning the pages late into the night. Don’t miss out on this exciting and suspenseful tale of love and danger. Get your copy today! Smoke & Steel is the second book in the thrilling Benton Security Services series which mixes fast-paced action adventure with steamy, intense romance.

Escape into the captivating world of Fate's Highway, where love transcends time and death cannot sever the bonds between soulmates. After a tragic car accident claims the lives of his wife June and two children, Dean Edmonds struggles to pull his life back together. Still haunted by vivid dreams of the family he lost; he finds solace in the compassionate care of his nurse Maggie. An unexpected romance blossoms. But just when Dean dares to hope for lasting happiness, a supernatural force threatens to tear his newfound joy apart. On a dark and stormy night, Dean's car careens off the highway once again. He survives, only to wake up in a reality where nine years have suddenly vanished - and June and his children are still alive. Plagued by fragmented memories and mounting confusion, Dean searches desperately for answers. Has he lost his mind or did he cross into an alternate world? Dean faces a heartrending choice: abandon the family fate robbed him of years ago, or sacrifice the new life and love he fought so hard to build from the wreckage. Fans of emotionally gripping time travel romances like The Time Traveler's Wife and Outlander will devour Fate's Highway. Immerse yourself in a poignant tale overflowing with nostalgia, sacrifice, and enduring love that endures beyond this world. Readers who have loved A Bridge Across the Ocean, The Last Letter from Your Lover, The Rose Garden, The Winter Sea, or Somewhere in Time will enjoy this moving story.

Society has collapsed. The world burns. Yet, somehow, humanity survives... In The Storm and A Brave New World, author Christine D. Shuck showed us the collapse of society through the eyes of bold, brave survivor Jess. Now, in the third book in this intense and evocative post-apocalyptic saga, we witness the end of the world through the experiences of other familiar faces. Through nine interconnected episodes, discover the stories behind the stories: Resonant and emotional tales of love, loss, survival, and triumph that paint a vivid and frighteningly believable picture of America in the midst of societal collapse. Existing fans of the War's End series will rediscover characters they've already met on Jess's fraught journey - while new readers will be swept up in storytelling that has been described as "unforgettable" and "heartbreaking, but uplifting." Either way, it's impossible not to be moved by the achingly human tales that challenge us all to wonder how we'd handle the end of the world.

War's End Omnibus includes: Book 1: The Storm Society has collapsed. She almost gave up. But now she's fighting for two. Jess Aaronson's world has descended into madness. She lost her family to the brutal chaos of America's collapse, and nearly lost her spirit from the brutal abuse that followed. But now that she's pregnant, she has a new reason to keep fighting… As she comes to terms with the life growing inside her, Jess flees Tent Five and descends into a land without law. In search of the only family she has left and the home she left behind, the darkness threatens to consume both her and her unborn child. Can Jess find her family, or will her escape come with the ultimate price? Book 2: A Brave New World The long-awaited sequel to War's End: The Storm - Jess has returned to her hometown, Warsend. There she and her family will rebuild their lives and learn lessons about love, and loss, and the strength of perseverance. Miles away, Chris longs for family, for children, and dreams of the home he lost. The danger is not over. Jess must face her greatest fear and overcome the nightmares that have plagued her for the past decade. Book 3: Tales of the Collapse Society has collapsed. The world burns. Yet, somehow, humanity survives... Now, in the third book in this intense and evocative post-apocalyptic saga, we witness the end of the world through the experiences of other familiar faces. Through nine interconnected episodes, discover the stories behind the stories: Resonant and emotional tales of love, loss, survival, and triumph that paint a vivid and frighteningly believable picture of America in the midst of societal collapse. Existing fans of the War's End series will rediscover characters they've already met on Jess's fraught journey - while new readers will be swept up in storytelling that has been described as "unforgettable" and "heartbreaking, but uplifting." Either way, it's impossible not to be moved by the achingly human tales that challenge us all to wonder how we'd handle the end of the world.

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In the blink of an eye, Earth went from overpopulation to the brink of annihilation. A deadly contagion has slaughtered billions, society has collapsed, and the Earth is in a state of total crisis. Even worse, the raging virus has followed those who thought they had escaped - leaving the fate of humanity itself hanging in the balance. For the ragtag survivors of the Mars colony - the importance of mankind's mission to colonize the Red Planet has never been more obvious. However, there's more than just the dangers of a hostile planet to contend with. To keep the spark of humanity alive, each of the colonists will also have to overcome their darkest fears and the worst of their capricious human nature. Not just that, but they must find a way to help Earth as a planet-killer races towards the cradle of humanity. G581: Mars is the second novel in Christine D. Shuck's gripping Gliese 581 science fiction series. Blending hard science fiction with achingly human characters, fans of Andy Weir's The Martian will find this terrifyingly plausible novel gripping from the first page.