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FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND WINNER OF THE 2024 SCARLET STILETTO AWARD FOR CRIME FICTION, NIKKI LEE TAYLOR. Can you ever really outrun the past? Find out in the highly anticipated sequel to The Secrets We Keep. Accused of murder and on the run, would you choose to save yourself or the life of a little girl you’ve never met? Five years after being kidnapped and almost killed in a car crash, seventeen-year-old Harlow just wants to live a normal life. But when a controversial video of a drunken night out goes viral, she quickly finds herself exposed to the vicious attacks of ...

THE SECRETS WE KEEP IS THE DEBUT NOVEL OF INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND WINNER OF THE 2024 SCARLET STILETTO AWARD FOR CRIME FICTION, NIKKI LEE TAYLOR. A completely gripping, twist-packed psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, K.L Slater, and Lisa Jewell. "Beautifully written with themes of love, abuse, and betrayal, The Secrets We Keep is heart-wrenching, heroic, and unexpected" - Kristi Elizabeth, Manhattan Book Review One woman who has lost everything - another with everything to lose. When a chilling discovery sets their lives on a collision course, will the ...

"What a fun and twisty thriller! I have enjoyed other books of Taylor’s in the past, as she is exceptional at creating crazy convoluted plots, but writing in her native Australian voice made this the strongest of the ones I have read" - Reader Review "This was a really good thriller. I really enjoyed all the characters. The plot was original and the surprise ending shocked me! It was a mix of politics, corruption, and a cheating husband that took 4 strangers and intersected their lives in an unexpected and inextricable way. I highly recommend this book!" - Reader Review FROM INTERNATIONAL...

From the grim realities of a poverty-stricken childhood in Dublin's inner city to an unexpected rise to fame, Smelly Kid is the raw and gripping memoir of Andy Lee. Abandoned by his father, orphaned by twelve, and left to navigate a world that seemed determined to cast him aside, Andy's early years were a relentless struggle for survival. Homeless and hungry, he battled against the odds, finding solace in the rare kindness of strangers and the rebellious spirit that refused to let him sink.

After a Navy vessel receives an S.O.S. regarding a zombie attack on a Cargo Ship, a group of trained seamen find their way onboard. But neither expected to see the power the zombies possessed. They are faster and stronger than anything that the seamen had seen on the news reports aimed at Clifton Falls. And before they could react, a few of them are taken by the frightening monsters. It leaves a scary task for the remaining seamen after they enter the Cargo Ship, but can they rescue the survivors before the flesh-hungry dead rip them apart?

The zombie virus has taken over the City hospital and a Cargo Ship, while the bank robbers are on the run. But as they lay low on a ship bound for South America, one of them is dying and comes back as an Undead creature, spreading the virus even further. Meanwhile, the police officers of Clifton Falls are called to the City hospital when a student suddenly falls ill. But this is no ordinary illness, and soon the student wakes up as one of the advanced zombies - harder to kill and more dangerous.

From the mind of Edward Lee comes a brand new neighborhood anthology. EROTIC HORROR FOR HORNY HOUSEWIVES is a cul-de-sac of some of the best female horror writers within the sadistic suburbs. With two introductions from both the MOTHERS OF MAYHEM: Marian Echevarria and Christina Pfeiffer… the anthology includes all new stories from Mary SanGiovanni, Lucy Taylor, Monica J. O’Rourke, CV Hunt, Christine Morgan, Jackie Mitchell, Bridgett Nelson, Candace Nola, Karolina “Mangusta” Kaczkowska & Edward Lee.

He’s a formidable county sheriff. She’s a defense attorney. When she represents the despicable US senator accusing the sheriff of a vicious crime, she learns just how formidable the sheriff really is. Sheriff Titus Theseus Trouble is the leading law enforcement official in the busy border county. Commanding and proudly arrogant, Titus admits that he’s been intrigued and frankly annoyed by the brash, prominent defense attorney from the first time he met her. His interest, make that , his obsession with her, was surprising. The sophisticated, stunningly beautiful, smart-as-hell woman ...

Riddled with suspense and terror, the sleepy town of Lemonsville is in for a shock when a series of grisly murders occur in the same street. The local Police Chief is tasked with finding the killer, but as he delves deeper into the case it soon becomes clear that this is no ordinary murderer. Could the answer to Lemonsville's woes lie in the mysterious UFO crash of 1947, and the alien bedbugs it brought with it? The Police Chief must uncover the truth before the nocturnal creatures strike again.

From the mind of Edward Lee comes a brand new neighborhood anthology. Horror for Housewives is a cul-de-sac of some of the best female horror writers within the sadistic suburbs.

UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS WONDERS: Harmony and Romance Eight unforgettable holiday love stories. One heartwarming Valentine reminder that love shines brightest in every season. Step into a world where Christmas magic lingers long after the decorations come down. This enchanting collection of contemporary holiday romances is filled with hope, passion, second chances, and the kind of love that warms the heart no matter the time of year. From small-town miracles to big-city dreams, from mystery and suspense to tender romance and joyful reunion, these stories celebrate harmony, healing, and the ...

Mike O'Sullivan thought the zombie virus was over, but when he and his team investigate a strange occurrence at the cemetery, they discover that twelve graves have been disturbed. The culprit? A special fertilizer created by a scientist. But this fertilizer doesn't just kill insects - it also regenerates dead cells in humans for a limited time.

An unsettling customer approaches a rare-and-collectible book shop to inquire after the availability of the Necronomicon. Yes, the Necronomicon. The fact that the book is a fictional construct does not dissuade "Mr. Smith", so Danielle initiates a search through her network of collectors, dealers, and sources. When one of those dealers actually locates a copy, Danielle's reality begins to chip around the edges - leading to a confrontation that threatens to shatter it completely.

Something sinister is lurking in the small farming town of Clifton Falls. With the struggle to make ends meet, the locals are excited when a new chemical fertilizer is tested on their crops. But when a crazy rainstorm washes the fertilizer onto a recently deceased homeless man, he is brought back to life with a hunger for human flesh. And he's not the only one.

If her father knew what Arnold was doing to her, he would destroy him. She promised herself that wouldn’t happen. If anyone killed Arnold, she would. Tatiana Trouble, the redheaded middle Trouble sister, is proud of the women’s shelter she created. The Sanctuary is helping countless women and their children survive the ravages of abuse. Unlike her brazen sisters, Tatiana is quiet, reserved, and something of an enigma. An acknowledged leader in the domestic abuse arena, she’s determined to provide a peaceful life for her two young children. Unfortunately, her former husband is far from...

In this suspenseful horror story, set in the British Countryside, humans must make a difficult decision when a deadly virus wipes out most of the rats used to heal the sick. After a few years, the rats that survived the virus are placed in a laboratory and bred, but when they escape, terror and chaos ensue. With the police trying to decide whether to recapture the rats or kill them, a few citizens help out to save the day.

Short Stories by Texas Authors – Volume 10 (2025) showcases the range and punch of contemporary Texas storytelling—gritty realism, luminous literary work, and bold imagination—curated by Texas Authors Press, a division of the Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History. Drawn from the annual short story contest and arranged by score, this limited 2025 edition moves from a motel-room survival in Cheryl King’s “A Wonderful Horrible Life” to myth-forged courage in Emeryl Williams’s “Guardian of the High Reaches: The Story of Jul and Ari,” then roots itself in place with B. ...

Praise for Code Name: Red Rock… The riveting short story prequel to The Red Rock Series Taylor Lee’s hot new romantic suspense series. Code Name: Red Rock sets the tone for the action and fiery romance to come. PLUS: Sneak Peek, First Chapter of Book 1- Red Rock Rises • A fiery Special Operative agent, as tough as she is beautiful, • Fiercely independent, she is their Rock. Few see the vulnerable woman beneath • When her commanding officer attacks her, she does the only thing she can “Major Jesse O’Donnell has won every commendation possible. A crack undercover agent, she’s ...

REDEEMED: Finale Novella in USA Today best-selling author Taylor Lee’s Sizzling Hot Detective Series, The Criminal Affairs Collection. • Viviana convinced herself she could deny her ugly past. But her nightmares have caught up with her. • It’s one thing to spend her life taking down the evil perpetrators who abuse young children. But quite another for Viviana to go after the ones who abused her! • Viviana is convinced that she doesn’t deserve to live happily ever after. Jax has other ideas. But Viviana is a hard case to convince. WARNING: Romance so HOT it singes the pages. HOT,...

Praise for The Courage to Dare … This is an astonishing conclusion to a stunning series. I’ve read every book that Taylor Lee has written. Luke Lang, The Man in the Arena may be her most challenging hero yet—and that is saying something. Arrogant, troubled, commanding–what more could you ask for in a memorable hero. And Ava is the perfect counterpoint. She challenges the daunting Sheriff in ways he never expected. The sole survivor of a hideous mission gone bad, the gravely injured Col. Luke Lang came back to his Northern Minnesota town determined to drink himself to death. A fate ...