Scattered Moments In Time A Collection Of Short Stories More

**2020 Readers' Favorite Awards Gold Medal Winner** Scattered Moments in Time is a collection of short stories written by Samantha A. Cole. An eclectic mix of themes, some are quirky and cute or deep and inspirational, while a few are dark and mournful. There’s a little something for everyone. Among the short stories, the following are included: Unconditional: Love Like a Dog - Rescued dog, Jinx, is on a mission to find his human a mate. An adorable story from a canine’s point of view. (Previously released in the Be Their Voice Anthology, which is no longer in publication.) The Hatred Within - What happens when the President of the United States orders all police departments to be disbanded and martial law to replace them? The members of NYPD don’t want to find out. Stoke the Flames - When Cade realizes Jenna is the woman his heart has been searching for, he knows he’ll have to work to convince her. Stoking the flames between them shouldn’t be too hard, though—after all, he is a fireman. (Previously released in the Down & Dirty Anthology, which is no longer in publication.) Stud Muffin - The last person Rafe expected to see as a guest at his cousin’s wedding was the woman of his dreams. He’d worked with Suki months earlier on a serial murder case, and he hasn’t been able to get her out of his mind since. Was fate giving him a second opportunity to get to know her? There’s only one way to find out.

Scattered Moments in Time is a collection of short stories written by Samantha A. Cole. An eclectic mix of themes, some are quirky and cute or deep and inspirational, while a few are dark and mournful. There's a little something for everyone. Among the short stories, the following are included:Unconditional: Love Like a Dog - Rescued dog, Jinx, is on a mission to find his human a mate. An adorable story from a canine's point of view. (Previously released in the Be Their Voice Anthology, which is no longer in publication.)The Hatred Within - What happens when the President of the United States orders all police departments to be disbanded and martial law to replace them? The members of NYPD don't want to find out. Stoke the Flames - When Cade realizes Jenna is the woman his heart has been searching for, he knows he'll have to work to convince her. Stoking the flames between them shouldn't be too hard, though-after all, he is a fireman. (Previously released in the Down & Dirty Anthology, which is no longer in publication.)Stud Muffin - The last person Rafe expected to see as a guest at his cousin's wedding was the woman of his dreams. He'd worked with Suki months earlier on a serial murder case, and he hasn't been able to get her out of his mind since. Was fate giving him a second opportunity to get to know her? There's only one way to find out.

The "special collection" books of the Trident Security series include the original series and the stories from the multiple spinoff series in the order they should be read for maximum enjoyment. "No one does Alpha heroes like Samantha A. Cole!"—New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Susan Stoker "One of the most remarkable new voices in sexy, smart romantic suspense. You need to discover Samantha Cole right now!" ~ USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Angel Payne "Hot, sexy, and full of suspense...these words steam off the pages!" ~ USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne Leather & Lace: How does a naive divorcée write a novel that depicts the darkest bedroom desires… Kristen needs personal experience to inspire the sequel to her unexpected and titillating bestseller. Ex-Navy SEAL and private club owner Devon is all too happy to help. After a weekend of alluring, hands-on education, their temporary relationship shifts into something deeper. But while fighting their unexpected connection, a killer sets Devon in his sights, and Kristen is caught in the crossfire. Will they survive with their hearts and lives intact? His Angel: Angie has been looking for Mr. Right, but all her dates have turned out to be Mr. Oh-so-wrong… Until she meets her new neighbor’s boss—tall, dark, and devilishly handsome. A man who practices control in all things, Ian owns a private security company and an elite club where the wildest fantasies come to life--including hers. Ian has wanted the pretty blonde since the moment they were introduced, but he never mixes business with pleasure. He convinces himself she deserves better. When trouble comes knocking on Angie's door, she puts her life in Ian's hands, and he surprisingly puts his heart in hers, but after the smoke clears, will she walk out of his life forever? Waiting For Him: A single moment was all it took to tear eighteen-year-old Ben’s world apart, but a second chance could put it all back together… Twelve years after losing his first and only love in a devastating accident, Kat emerges from the shadows of the Witness Protection Program. But the men who hunted her family are still searching. The last thing she wants to do is put her high-school sweetheart in danger, but he's the only person she trusts with her life. Private-security specialist Ben is shocked when his evening appointment is a ghost from the past. He knows he can't refuse Kat, but he’ll have to let her go when it's over because she deserves better than the hardened man he’s become. Will Ben and Kat survive, or will he once again have to bury the only woman he's ever loved? ***The Trident Security series contains passionate romance, nail-biting suspense, and happily-ever-afters.

They both come home to Largo Ridge for different reasons…can they leave the past behind and risk their hearts again? Regina calls off her wedding at the last minute—she couldn’t marry a man she loved but wasn’t in love with. Only one man fell into that category—Buck. However, after their one and only kiss years ago, he’d turned tail and run, leaving her confused and heartbroken. The last thing Buck expects a few days after retiring from the military is to inherit a ski resort. That solves his problem of trying to decide what to do now that he’s a civilian again. But he also has to face his PTSD and one big regret head on. For six years, his best friend’s sister, Regina, had been out of sight but not quite out of Buck’s mind. Now, with them both living in Largo Ridge again, it’s getting harder to ignore the attraction growing stronger between them. Does Buck have the courage to stand up and love the woman his heart knows is his? And will Regina let him?

“What a delight to discover Samantha A. Cole’s Malone Brothers! I devoured this book and am amazed to learn this was her first novel—ever. I’m reading the second book now and am going to be watching for more of Samantha’s brand of sexy romantic suspense in the future!” ~ USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Kallypso Masters To stay would risk both their lives. To run would mean leaving her heart behind… On the run from dirty cops and ruthless drug dealers, Moriah bounces from town to town, state to state, struggling to stay alive and steps ahead of the people chasing her. KC is on a two-week leave from the Navy when he arrives at his uncle’s beach house to find a beautiful woman pointing a gun at his chest. As the two become reluctant temporary housemates, KC offers to train Moriah to defend herself. But when her past catches up with her, will KC be able to accept the web of lies unraveling around her? And will Moriah be able to trust him with her life? Malone Brothers Her Secret - Book 1 Her Sleuth - Book 2 Her Savior - Book 3 Coming soon

What does a small-town rancher know about being out and proud? Absolutely nothing. But that’s about to change. Jeremiah Urban has always hidden who he really is, but he’s tired of being alone and watching everyone around him fall in love. However, at forty-two, he fears the repercussions of coming out to the residents of Antelope Rock. Can he find a trustworthy man to catch him if he falls? Enter Dale Harris, the new foreman on a neighboring ranch, who’s comfortable in his own skin. He’s only got one rule: whoever he’s with must be true to themselves. That means Jeremiah is off-limits. So why can’t Dale leave the captivating man alone? Will the strength of his feelings for Dale encourage Jeremiah to open the door and venture out of the closet that’s suffocating him?

A promise between best-friends… Curt never thought he’d be forced to keep a pledge to watch over Eric’s family, but an assassin made that vow a harsh reality. Eighteen months later, he’s still keeping an eye on them, but somewhere along the line, his feelings for the pretty widow have shifted. Dana had been both a mother and a father to her children during her husband’s multiple deployments, but once he retired, she’d thought those days were over… she was wrong. While his SEAL teammates have been there for her, one of them stands above all the rest— the man who is slowly invading her dreams. They started as friends, but now, both want more. Can they move past the feeling that they’re betraying a dead man by wanting each other? Or is Eric always going to stand between them?

Right place, right time. When Rylie Hart adopts her best friend’s daughter after the woman’s untimely death, she goes from being an honorary aunt to a mother in the blink of an eye. Two years later, after kindergartner Mickey is diagnosed with leukemia, an anonymous donor is her only hope. Retired Marine Raider and current Blackhawk Security CEO Chase Dixon finds himself able to give someone the gift of life. Twelve months later, he gets to meet the little girl he saved, and not only does she instantly steal his heart, but so does her mother. After receiving legal documents contesting Mickey’s adoption, Rylie discovers the secret her friend took to the grave. Once again, she finds herself fighting for her daughter’s life. Will Chase be able to come to their rescue one more time? Or will Rylie lose her little girl and the man she’s falling in love with?