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When a child mysteriously disappears from a small town and even his mother seems indifferent, it’s time for the new sheriff to step in. Meet Chris Baker, the new sheriff of the quiet Adirondack town of Clifton Heights. As one inexplicable case after another forces him to confront the townsfolk in The Skylark Diner, it’s the furtive Gavin Patchett that hands Chris a collection of not-so-fictional short stories that tumbles him into a world of monsters, ageless demons, and vengeful citizens. As Chris reads through the stories the veil starts to lift, and he soon questions what is real and what’s not, and whether he really wants to know. Nothing will ever be the same again. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

The truth about NEVEAH'S cheating fiancée hit hard-but not as hard as her right hook to his jaw. When she finds a beaten man in the woods beside her home, her entire life changes and things get-complicated. Ex-con RAGE only wants two things-for the man that set him up to release his sister, and for him to burn in where he belongs. After being released from prison, he heads straight to the man that put him there, only to be beaten and tossed in the woods for dead. When he's found by the most beautiful girl he's ever met, he knows he'll have a chance to rescue his sister even though she doesn't realize she needs saving. With the truth lurking in the shadows, Rage must decide if his sweetest addiction is worth giving up his second chance.

Olive Perez is known as the lousy b*tch troublemaker. She comes from a wealthy family and can easily obtain anything she wishes. Though Olive is often seen as a "troublemaker" due to her rebellious nature, she was a kindhearted and sweet young woman. She had a strong sense of justice and was never afraid to stand up for what she believed in. She was also generous and treated people with respect, regardless of their social status. Pero paano kung ang katulad ni Olive na walang kinakatakutan at inaatrasan ay biglang manlumo nang makita mismo ng dalawang niyang mga mata kung paano binawian ng buhay ang kanyang mga magulang na walang kalaban-laban? It was a traumatizing and emotionally draining experience for her, and she's never been able to get over it. Sino ang magiging sandalan niya? Sino ang mananatili sa tabi niya para damayan siya? Aragon Hudson, a handsome and clever guy, who hates troublemakers like her showed up in her life amid her tragic life. Ang binatang ito ang magiging balikat niya sa sandaling paghihinagpis niya sa pagkamatay ng kanyang mga magulang. Ngunit paano kung ang inakala niyang mananatili sa tabi niya kahit pa ano ang mangyari ay iwan rin siya sa kadahilanang isa siyang troublemaker? What could be the destined faith waiting for the both of them? Would it be love, hate, or destruction in each other's lives?

Laila belongs to the Crescent pack, the second largest pack in the world. As she dreads the thought of finding a mate from her town, she soon becomes horrified as Goddess has paired her with none other than sexy Alpha Grayson, the most feared wolf known and the Alpha of rival pack, Dark Moon. As Laila battles inner turmoil, enemies lurk closer than she thinks. Can she accept her Goddess given mate and reunite the packs, ultimately saving them all?

Makayla Hopkins - I promised myself I’d never get involved with a politician, but Stacey Sherbourn changed everything. Now I know the truth, and it’s uglier than I ever imagined. Her lies aren’t just personal—they threaten everything I care about. Armed with proof of her corruption, I’ve come to the Colorado Rockies to stop her before she can destroy the pristine wilderness she’s so eager to sacrifice. But what I didn’t plan for was Lilac Ray. Fierce, sharp, and breathtaking, she’s everything Stacey isn’t—and everything I can’t afford to be distracted by. Lilac Ray- When Makayla Hopkins arrived in the Rockies, I knew she wasn’t just another hiker seeking solace. She came with purpose—and danger. My half-sister Stacey had already done enough to destroy these mountains, and I wasn’t about to trust her ex, no matter how determined or charming she seemed. But Makayla’s not who I expected. Beneath her cool, tech-savvy exterior, there’s a fire that matches my own. The closer we get to taking Stacey down, the more I realize the real danger might not be trusting Makayla—it might be falling for her. Book 6 in the Ravenwood Series. It can be read as a standalone. However, to learn about the characters and past events that may be referenced, you should check out the rest of the series. Book 1 - The Princes of Ravenwood (staring Makayla's triplet cousins Darius, Elijah, and Forrest) Book 2 - Chasing Kitsune Book 3 - Expect the Unexpected Book 4 - Out of My League (staring Makayla's cousin Reese) Book 5 - Man's Best Wingman (staring Makayla's cousin Clay featuring her in a supporting role)

Alunan kasar terlontar hanya karena uang. Kata bodoh kerap terucap hingga menusuk hati. Bahkan, menangis dalam kegelapan malam pun tidak mengurangi sakit dalam hati ini. Aku menatap kosong pada langit-langit kamar. Tanpa tahu cara untuk melampiaskan rasa sakit tersebut. Ia yang aku temui kala itu, juga menoreh luka dan trauma dalam diriku. Aku terjatuh pada lubang yang dalam. Lubang yang kapan saja sanggup merenggut nyawaku. Adakah seseorang yang mampu menarikku keluar dari luka ini? Aku hancur, berkeping-keping seolah tidak dapat berbentuk kembali. Bahkan kematian, kini adalah akhir dari hidupku.

Her: My husband is not the man I love. No, He is my punishment. No one forced me to marry him, I married him willingly.  I share his bed every night, willingly. I don't love him. I used to love someone else but that man betrayed me and my love. Hence, I punished myself by marrying the man I hated the most. But My husband wants something from me that I am not ready to give.  Children! Him: The first time I saw her, I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was my enemy’s daughter. Proud and egoistic just like her father.   They say there was no better way to bring your enemy to his knees than hurting his family. I did that, I married his daughter to hurt him.  She came to me willingly. She thought I had forgotten the insults she had done to me. But she didn't know that I forgot nothing.  It was time for payback.  There was only one payment I wanted from her: Children.  The day she insulted me I promised revenge. I promised to crush her pride and arrogance. She called me bad blood, she insulted me for being an Orphan. Now my children will have her noble blood in their veins. Now she will be known as the mother of my children!

Kisa Becker loved Gilbert Kooper with great care. In Gilbert's mind, however, she was a cunning and evil plotter.After marrying him, she believed if she played the role of Mrs. Kooper well, she could eventually win his heart. Little did she expect that man to send her to prison, where a fire burned her years of infatuation with him into ashes.When the two met again after her near-death experience, Gilbert realized her affection for him had long gone. And now it was his turn to be distraught.

Being bullied from middle school till high school by one of the popular boys in school is like living in hell for Jennifer Greene. She is quiet and just wants to get through High School without stress, but it seems fate has other plans for her. Meet Reece Morgan, the gorgeous bully. He is hell bent on breaking Jennifer in other to fight his demons. Will he succeed?or will she be able to save him from the dark hole he was stuck in?.... keep reading to find out.

As a 24 year old breadwinner in the family it is very hard for Kellah to find a stable job. I mean she didn't finish college and companies have higher standards. But when a friend offer her an unusual job, she hesitated. Why would they hired a secretary with a 100 thousand Php salary in a month. But she found out that the company's boss have difficult attitude to understand, how is she going to handle it? How can she tame that , annoying, and intimidating boss? Is she going to follow him? Do all what he said to make him like her or is she going to tame him. Tame him through a kiss?