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If you are a lover of cats, this tale is for you! When a sweet cat named Ashley finds herself tossed outside to live on her own, she doesn't know what the future holds for her. Frightened and forced to fend for herself, she isn't sure that she can ever trust humans again. But that soon changes when she meets Summer, a kind woman who rescues her and gives her a new name - Sapphire. Despite Summer telling Sapphire that she loves her and that she is her forever baby, it takes time for Sapphire to trust a human fully again. Sapphire and Summer aren't alone for long. It seems that Sapphire has brought some other cats with her. When she has three beautiful kittens, they all want to stay with Summer. Can they convince Summer to keep them all? And when a new cat named Mango shows up, how will he change their family dynamics? This heart-warming tale, told by a former street cat, shares her journey as she learns to love again!

This is book 1 in the Check Mate series. (Warning: This book series contains violence and suicides. It is recommended for adults only.) In the far distant future, President Aldrich struggles to maintain control of what little is left of the United States after World War III decimates most of the country. He has embarked on a cruel dictatorship as he rules over the township of San Tropolis, the former city of Los Angeles. Assisting Aldrich, his brother hosts Check Mate, a show that rewards assailants for killing people. The prize for successfully completing their kill? One million dollars! Aldrich and the High Council seem unstoppable. People must submit to their rules or face the consequences. That includes accepting the barbarism of Check Mate since even badmouthing the show can land them in trouble. Living in fear, most people follow the rules. However, Aldrich may have a fight on his hands when one small group of plotters set out to put an end to the show. When the leader of the plotters falls in love with their newest member, Maria, he worries that he won't be able to keep her safe. Can Darren protect her as their rebellion escalates and puts more of them in danger? Who will be the next casualty of Aldrich's regime? The plotters know they need more people. But will they accept the violent ways of their new members, or will their methods make them as bad as Aldrich? One thing is for certain. Things are changing. People are beginning to take a stand. In a township with growing hatred for the High Council, the plotters may get some unexpected help!

This is book 3 in the Check Mate series. (Warning: This book series contains violence and suicides. Recommended for adults only.) As the new president of San Tropolis, Henry Parsythe has a lot on his plate. There's still too much civil unrest in the township. Even though Check Mate has ended, the public still wants more. In a desperate attempt to get people on his side, Parsythe creates a time of Retribution. During this time, assassins will be allowed to go after former assailants who killed their loved ones on the cruel reality TV series. The leader of the rebellious group of plotters has a personal connection to the show. Years ago, Darren's sister, Becky, was a victim of Check Mate. The idea of going after her assailant appeals to him, but there may be something more important for him to do. It has been difficult to forget about his girlfriend's betrayal. He has been trying to make peace with Maria, but it hasn't been easy. Slowly but surely, it's beginning to feel more like old times. Still, can he resist the urge to go after his sister's murderer, or will he help Maria instead? Whatever he decides, there's sure to be danger. In a township with assassins seeking to avenge their loved ones, some innocent bystanders may get caught up in their acts of vengeance. Will Darren be one of them?

This is book 2 in the Check Mate series. (Warning: This book series contains violence and suicides. It is recommended for adults only.) The American Townships aren't like they used to be, at least not in San Tropolis, the township where President Aldrich rules. Thanks to the plotters and their attempts to get people to rebel, there's a lot of civil unrest. Bombings and rioting are commonplace now. Such things were unheard of until recently. As more people become brave enough to stand up against Aldrich and the High Council, the president fears he is losing control of the township. Despite their efforts, Darren and the other plotters still haven't been able to put an end to Check Mate, the show that rewards assailants for killing people. To make matters worse, one of the plotters has betrayed their group. Can the remaining plotters ever be able to come up with a plan to end the lethal reality series? Will there be a way to take Aldrich and his brother, Frank Sommers, down? It at least helps that most people hate the president and the High Council. The plotters may get more help than they expected. Their group faces a daunting task, but they will never accept Aldrich's rules or his barbaric TV show. Will they be safe? Will they ever get over the betrayal from one of their own? Will they ever be able to put an end to Check Mate? Whatever happens, they know that they can't sit back and watch people be killed each week for the High Council's entertainment. No matter what, the plotters must do everything they can to stop Aldrich and the High Council!

When Sydney takes a remote assignment in the mountains, she is determined to find out what has caused the wildlife to leave the area. But as ghostly events begin to occur, it's hard for her to accept that there isn't a logical, scientific explanation for what is happening. Can she ever figure out what's going on before it's too late and the entire ecosystem is at risk? And what does the wildlife exodus have to do with the woman who went missing in the woods prior to Sydney's arrival? Can Sydney figure out the mystery of Janice's disappearance and keep herself from encountering the same fate? If you like ghostly mysteries, this story is for you!

Watch out, vampires! There's a new hunter in town! Nicoleta has never taken a life before, but she will have to make her first kill soon. Typical of girls her age, she spends a lot of time thinking about boys and college. But when she takes a trip to Romania with several of her former classmates to celebrate graduating from high school, Nicoleta is going to discover who she really is. When Nicoleta learns that she is adopted and that her biological parents live in Romania, it's just the tip of the iceberg. Finding out that her birthright is hunting and killing vampires, Nicoleta has to decide whether to remain in Romania and fulfill her destiny or go back home to America and try to forget about the nightmare of a world that she has been thrown into. Adding to Nicoleta's problems, one of the most powerful vampires has been waiting for her arrival. Varujan is anxious to meet Nicoleta since her parents are voinicos (people who didn't turn into vampires after being bitten by one). By birth, a voinico's child becomes a vânător (a vampire hunter). Varujan knows that the voinico’s daughter can't outrun her destiny and has anticipated that she would eventually come to Romania. He has been looking forward to killing her. With his vampire companion, Antanasia, Varujan seems unstoppable. Is Nicoleta ready to face Varujan and Antanasia? The other vânătors have been training to kill vampires since they were children. Will Nicoleta be able to catch up on her missed training and be ready for the battle that is inevitably coming? Can she keep herself and her friends safe, or will they become the vampires' victims before their trip is over? Whatever happens, one thing is for sure. Nicoleta's life is never going to be the same again!