You don't have to die to become a ghost.Daniel lives alone, and he does nothing but sleep and work, work and sleep. When this sleep is repeatedly interrupted by his neighbor's barking dog, he surprises himself by doing something despicable. When he finally meets the mysterious neighbor, he surprises himself again: he finds that a friend is something he's been missing more than he knew.Ellie's been having a very rough time since tragedy struck her family. Her out-of-state brother wants to move her into a nursing home as soon as they can sell her old house. But it needs a lot of work, and she just hasn't been able to deal with it alone.As the year goes by Daniel and Ellie come to rely on each other more and more. But time does not stand still, even though Ellie insists that it does, and Daniel discovers he is in the midst of huge changes – and has been there for some time. In fact he, and Ellie – and Gringo – have been somewhere...

EDITORIAL REVIEW: **All He Wanted Was The One Woman He Couldn't Have** Artist, rancher, bull rider, Crockett Jefferson has always been a man of strong passions. So when he finds himself thinking passionately about the one woman he shouldn't--Valentine Cakes, the mother of his brother's child--this sensitive cowboy knows he's in trouble. Valentine has no idea of how Crockett feels about her, but she does think the handsome cowboy is sexier than any man has a right to be. Of course, she isn't about to let on--trying to win Crockett would confirm everything the Jefferson men once thought about her: That she was a gold digger after a wealthy cowboy. Crockett and Valentine are sitting on a powder keg--and it'll take only one sweet kiss for the whole thing to explode!

Danger On The City Streets. Terror From Beyond. . . The strong, proud mother of four teenage sons, Tracie Burlingame does her best to keep them safe from trouble in their rough Harlem neighborhood. Yet despite all her efforts, she loses her eldest son to drug addiction, gaining only hatred in return for her love. But the grief Tracie feels for her first born is nothing compared to what she suffers after the unspeakably brutal death of her youngest. . . The police investigation reveals no motive to point to a murderer, and even if there were, Tracie has trouble believing that the worst of criminals could commit an act so horrific. Soon enough, it becomes clear that her boy's life was taken by something, not someone. Something from Tracie's past that has returned with a vengeance--and that can only she can defeat. . . "Fascinating. . .teeming with suspense and unexpected revelations. Expired will keep you flipping pages to the very end." --Brandon Massey, award-winning author of Within the Shadows "Masterful. . .an original, chilling story that will leave readers looking over their shoulders first, then bring them to their knees in prayer."--Black Issues Book Review "A roller coaster ride of terror, wildly inventive, and ultimately, a well-tuned morality tale of our chaotic times." --Robert Fleming, author of Havoc After Dark: Tales of Terror*Evie Rhodes is a novelist, award-winning songwriter, and music video scriptwriter. She wrote"Standing in da Spirit," which won a Canadian Music Award for Best Gospel Album, and scripted "Changed," which won for Best Gospel Music Video. Her musical contributions are aired on radio and television in the U.S. and in 168 countries around the globe. Evie has been interviewed and showcased in numerous television, radio, and print media features and has been a featured writer in The Gospel Magazine.*

Santa Under Cover by Sharron McClellanOn a trip to see Santa at the mall, the lights go out and a child goes missing. To stay alive, this couple must outsmart the Christmas bandits holding them hostage

The only thing Sally will miss when she leaves is Slider. She’s had a crush on the Motorcycle Club V.P. ever since she started working in the strip club. Yet, now that she’s finished college, it’s time to move on. She wants to be more than an educated exotic dancer. With her clever wits and her luscious curves, Sally is the perfect woman for Slider but she’s an unwanted complication in the life of the undercover police officer. Slider needs to decide what to do with his life. He’s embraced the spirit of the Motorcycle Club but now that his mission is almost accomplished and he doesn’t think he can go back to wearing his badge… until someone threatens Sally.

A made man's murder unveils corruption of the vilest kind The room is littered with rotting food, the refrigerator emptied to make room for the corpse. Det. Joe Borrelli finds Beansy Rutolo's body squeezed into the icebox, the frozen expression on his face suggesting he died begging for his life. But Borrelli has seen worse. Brooklyn's 71st Precinct sits in the middle of Pigtown, a longtime mafia hangout that seems to get more dangerous every year. Once, the murder of a made guy like Beansy would have drawn reporters and detectives from all over town. Now, it's just another homicide. The police, the media, and the mob are all happier with Beansy dead, but Lt. Matthew Stuart won't let the killing go. His father owed Beansy a debt, and Stuart plans on repaying it. But when the murder leads him toward the corrupt underbelly of the NYPD, Stuart will have to ask himself what's more important—justice or brotherhood?

What is a girl to do when she comes home to scary music playing in the background? She knows nothing good can come of this scenario. This is a short novella by A.J. Scudiere

Why would anyone choose to live on the streets? There is Eeyore, just twelve years old when she runs away from her priveleged home, harboring a secret she's too ashamed to tell anyone. Rusty is a sensitive gay teen who winds up alone when his older boyfriend ditches him in Hollywood. Squid has gone through too many foster homes to count. There's Scabius, a delusional punk from Utah who takes the 'me against the world' motto to dangerous extremes. And Critter is a heroin dealer with movie star looks and a vulnerable heart. Laura should be home studying, but she can't face another one of her mom's boyfriends. And then there's Tracy, the damaged thread that ties them all together, irrevocably changing each life she touches. This unlikely band of characters form their own dysfunctional family, complete with love and belonging, abuse and betrayal. Each will make their way home, wherever it may be.