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House Next Door 3 brings the story to a quiet, hard-earned calm after upheaval. Scandal ripples through government but fails to stop it, exposing how power really works—and how it can be restrained without ever being confronted outright. Gloria emerges not as a seeker of influence, but as someone who understands responsibility, choosing restraint over retaliation and results over recognition. At the same time, the novel grounds itself in the personal. Bill and Missy find stability in each other, building a life defined by loyalty and unconditional love rather than drama. Progress happens ...

The House had grown quieter. Not because there was less life inside it — quite the opposite. But because outside, the noise had grown louder. Cameras lingered longer now. Headlines came faster. Every decision was dissected. Every appearance analyzed. Every absence questioned. Gloria had learned to measure her steps without losing her stride. Power required that. The higher she climbed, the narrower the path became. Bill watched the currents shift the way he watched open water — subtle at first, then undeniable. He trusted instinct more than commentary. And his instinct told him ...

The House Next Door is a dark, character-driven thriller series that blends suspense, erotic tension, and emotional realism. At its core, the series explores what happens when danger lives close, trust is fragile, and attraction collides with violence. Ordinary lives intersect with law enforcement, covert operations, and predators who hide in plain sight. The stories focus heavily on strong, complex women, morally gray decisions, and relationships that don’t fit neatly into social rules—but feel deeply real. Rather than relying on nonstop action, The House Next Door builds tension ...

Jasmine never planned on selling sex. At fifteen, she gave it away. At twenty, she sold it for the first time—and realized the world was willing to pay well for what came naturally. From broke college student to successful escort, her journey isn’t about shame—it’s about survival, choice, and control. Set in New Orleans, The Life follows Jasmine’s rise from a desperate waitress to the owner of an elite escort service, a woman who learned that power often comes wrapped in silk and whispered through locked hotel doors. It’s her story—raw, unapologetic, and true to the bone. Some...

Black Talon, In the Second Edition Revised Schneider elevates his story telling prowess with his latest novel featuring the intriguing and enigmatic character of Jessie Carr. After breaking every rule to save his gravely injured wife from gunmen intent on killing her and him Jessie finds himself as the owner of a global security and protection firm. His first orders of business land him and his team from the streets of New York completing a contract for Executive Protection to the middle of the brewing conflict in Afghanistan. Jessie is caught in a balancing act between helping build his ...

Gritty • Mature • Relationship-Focused Secrets, lies, passion, and the thin line between right and wrong—The Kiss and 5 Other Stories dives headfirst into the messy truth of human connection. A detective defies her entire precinct with one reckless kiss. A stranger’s kindness becomes a lifeline. A moment of weakness reshapes a life. Each story in this collection explores the tension between who we are and who we pretend to be. Gritty, honest, and deeply human, J.L. Schneider’s writing brings the heat and heartbreak of real life into sharp focus.

In the humid streets of New Orleans, a monster once hunted in daylight. Claude James—known online as BigTom—was the kind of predator the headlines called The Noontime Stalker. His charm was disarming. His cruelty, unspeakable. Three women vanished before he disappeared too. Months later, a mutilated body is found in a forgotten alley off Chartres Street. Detective Mark Sanchez has seen plenty of death, but nothing like this. Every cut, every missing piece tells a story of rage, precision, and poetic revenge. And it all points back to the families of Claude’s victims. For Sandra Gainer...

Love that would never come to Bill finally came. But was love worth the baggage that it brought with it? His decision would change his life and the lives of many others. Hang on, it's a rough ride!

Run Harry Run A child is kidnapped, the son of a high powered politician. Harry Long and his wife are accused of a horrendous crime, innocent until proven guilty? Not in Harry’s case. Harry is caught in a set of circumstances he could never foresee. His life torn apart, his family taken from him, what does Harry do? What can Harry do? Harry is forced to rely on one man, one man who can free him or send him to death row. On the run Harry encounters a world he had no idea existed; a world of desperation, poverty, hopes, and dreams. The FBI and the United States Attorney want Harry’s head,...

In the shadows of New Orleans, a hardened federal marshal crosses paths with Joan—a seductive vampire with a violent past. Bound by danger and desire, they battle enemies both human and immortal. Now something new, the marshal must embrace the monster within—or lose the woman who gave him everything. A dark romance of blood, power, and impossible love.

A short story about fate. He made a decision ten years ago, now doubt has crept in. Was it the right decision or was it rash. He meets with an old friend to talk, it's the morning of September 11, 2001. Now his decision is made for him.

They were outcast, they thought no one cared, Until The Kiss

Revenge is the gripping story of Jessie Carr, a man shattered by the murder of his wife who decides to take justice into his own hands. But unlike most avenging protagonists, Jessie finds he likes the violence. He craves the rush. A Vietnam veteran with a dark edge, Jessie recruits an ex-military buddy and dives headfirst into a brutal underworld of drugs, gangs, and bloodshed. The line between hero and villain blurs as he thrives in the chaos—leaving the reader to decide which side he truly belongs on. Jessie isn't just surviving—he's winning. He builds a reputation, navigates both the...

Gunslinger (Jessie Carr #2) New Release, Revised Edition Jessie Carr, haunted by the ghosts of his past, only these ghosts are real. Feeling he is finally free of his past life Jessie is suddenly thrust back and forced to confront an enemy he never knew even existed. How can one incident in a life turn a law abiding citizen into a killer, maybe it can’t, maybe that was inside Jessie all along. But after finally putting his past behind him, Jessie is again forced to confront it. This time, the only man who may be able to help his is the cop who wants to put him away. Who is Jessie Carr, ...

For the family, the war leaves scars. Lizzy steps away to close her military life and face the choice that could define her forever—remain human, or join Eve in eternity. Eve, restless and wild, prowls the Quarter chasing thrills that never measure up, her heart tethered to Lizzy’s return. Joan and Gillian find a fragile peace together, centuries of fire tempered by something resembling love and home. Nate cannot resist the call of adrenaline, roaming with Ryan on missions that feed his hunger for danger. Jonah, body healed but spirit shaken, retreats to mend wounds no one can see.For a...

The world is changing, corrupt governments, multibillion dollar corporations, drug cartels now rule everything.. The house on St. Charles St. in New Orleans is quiet. It should have been left alone. but sometimes even the powerful want to take their calm. They can feel the evil outside growing and coming for them. The powerful don't realize what real evil is, but soon they will understand. Real evil lurks in the darkness and live among them.

The Monster series is a dark, sensual, and action-packed supernatural saga following Joan, a powerful vampire born in the fires of the Salem witch trials, and the complex web of lovers, allies, and enemies she draws into her orbit. Set against a backdrop of secret councils, ancient powers, and modern warfare, the series explores themes of desire, identity, loyalty, and transformation. With unforgettable characters like Eve—an enhanced human with golden eyes and a dangerous appetite—and Gillian—a seductive redhead with secrets of her own—the series delivers intense emotion, brutal ...

THE DEAD TALKER Edited and Revised Talk to the dead, can we, should we; a controversial subject to be sure. Are we really judged by the lives we lead here on Earth? And what would you say; something you forgot to tell that person before they passed on? Maybe we just need to know that there is something after this life, assurance that this isn't truly the end. Hector Lopez can talk to the dead, or at least he says he can. His shows are popular and lucrative. Hector has 'The Gift'. With 'The Gift' comes power, money, and fame. But one incident changes Hector's life and the lives of many ...

James P. Bass, a master machinist ruined by the collapse of his gun company, is recruited by Paul Gibson to a secret desert “ranch” to rebuild illegal A-50 sniper rifles. Gibson, leader of the extremist Sons of Liberation, plans to launch a violent revolution against government corruption. As James trains workers and grows attached to a young prostitute named Alta, Border Patrol agents notice a pattern of precision killings along the border. Gibson’s group soon escalates—assassinating a senator and a judge using James’s weapons. After Alta is brutalized by her pimp, Gibson kills ...