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Laura’s twin brother was a misogynist. The family knew for years that he harbored mean feelings toward his sister. Lars’ father had talks with him as he begged that he change his ways, but the boy couldn’t do it. Eventually, he was sent away to Phillips Academy. Keeping the twins apart helped but when they were together, the same behavior surfaced. What was the answer? Laura loved Lars deeply even though he treated her with disrespect. Eventually, his actions demonstrated the most depraved and extreme misogyny on record.

Caroline Emma Corbett Reid and her husband Thomas hail from Charleston, SC, but move to the estate of Alladale in Scotland when a nasty family lawsuit ruins their reputation. After five glorious years living at Alladale, the beautiful Caroline awakens tied to her bed inside her favorite suite, the Willow. After three days without food or water, she realizes her end is near.

The Forgotten Coast of Florida contains the most beautiful beaches in the world. It also hides a secret. A viscous murder causes the area to lock doors, staying inside, away from the glory of nature. Delicious Tupelo honey, the most desirable of the golden nectars, silently gathers in hives. Locals collect it lovingly, as did ancestors before them. Gulf County Detective Sue Gibbs will find the killer regardless of consequences.

This novel takes place inside the real-life nature reserve of Paul Lister, a famous conservationist in the Scottish Highlands. Mixed with this beautiful place is a fascinating journey into the horrible dilemma of mental illness. After the death of Thomas Reid, his widow, Caroline sells the beloved lodge that she and her husband started, and she flees back to Charleston, SC. Malcolm Dargie and his fiancée, Molly, hope to complete their best friends' dream. They finish the remaining work soon after the wedding at their new home, which most villagers in the small town attended.

Beautiful Catherine Carnegie had it all. Life was golden and right on track - that is until he showed. An old college acquaintance continually entered her life. He seemed to know everything about her. Frank's preposterous claims of belonging to a secret government agency caused her to snicker. Eventually, the handsome man offered her a chance to privately meet his "group." The government agent was not lying. There was such a group. As she understood the importance of this group's actions to the country, her desire for entry became strong. When she realized her mistake, it was too late.

Castles in the Rain begins with the arrival of two new Reid family members, Carter and Cade Reid, who are fresh out of law school at the College of Charleston. They arrive to new staff members, but the remaining trauma from the loss of Malcolm and Molly Dargie hangs over them. Nevertheless, these two young men stand innocently before the haughty manor with dreams of their futures. Quickly, the two men attain their dreams of meeting the women of their dreams. Next, the goal of a family for each, but that aspiration meets with tragedy. Still, the brothers remain hopeful.

Have you ever considered the repercussions from one of the worst hurricanes to ever hit the US? Table 36 describes the assault of Hurricane Michael, as it raped the land, carving his path inside two small coastal towns in Gulf and Bay Counties, Florida, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Lovingly told through fiction and fact, you will never forget the two towns which survived a monster not once, but two times in their long history. Never, did residents lose faith in God or love for each other as the towns worked to rebuild.

Brilliant, handsome, and wealthy Benjy Tafeen thinks he is smarter than most. He believes one woman can never complete him. It would take two of them to satisfy his need for perfection. There is only one perfect woman, Arjana, whom he received from his father on his 13th birthday. The beautiful family maid from Africa transformed him from a boy to a man, but the damage done to him created many problems later. He could never love another woman because he believed Arjana to be the only "perfect" one. When he is attracted to Lila, he realizes she can never complete him.

Becky Connors lived in the same place for most of her life. An old southern town, one of the oldest in her home state of Florida. Even though she traveled extensively and lived in many places, Becky returned home to her "slice of Heaven" located on the beautiful Gulf Of Mexico in the Forgotten Coast. All of her group had remained close since elementary school and later in their university days at Auburn University.

When Dusty's mother dies, she is alone and scared. The young pup learns, as we all most, that death is a part of life. Out of nowhere, Winston strolls into her life. Quickly, Dusty learns that she is not alone as she thrills to the antics of her brave new friend. Again, the puppy finds life is worth living in spite of the severe loss earlier experienced. Together, Dusty and Winston live life to the fullest as they experience death, bullying, betrayal, fear, God, and friends. Packed with "life lessons", this little book is larger than life.

The young woman strolls down the marina street in Beaufort, NC, admiring the lovely village and sailboats when she realizes a memory is not part of her psyche. The only thing for sure is the beautiful coastal town where she walks. Who she is and what happened to her are unknown. Uncertain of what to do, Tory continues walking toward the historic homes standing nobly before her.

Trouble surrounds the woman with blue-black hair as she stands alone in the Metropolitan Museum of Art; this is the only thing that she knows about herself. No one else can tell that she needs help. Realization of her problem grows like cancer. This beautiful, young woman does not possess a memory. Eventually, she searches offices upstairs, until she discovers a man standing alone. Fearfully, she approaches with an unbelievable story of distress.

How much abuse can a person take before breaking? At what point does the abused become the abuser? These questions cause us to stop and ponder. Such things are discussed in Shakespeare and the Bible. In this psychological thriller, Linda Heavner Gerald grips you from the beginning with these powerful questions. The life of Audrey Brock is used as an example. Things began as a dream for the beautiful Audrey but quickly descended into Hell for this beauty who experienced horrible abuse and betrayal. How could she cope with the pain? Her story grabs at our very core.

Local folklore in the bayous of Louisiana states that Claire’s House once stood on a special plot of land. Many men perished trying to own it. The Gautier family obtained the cherished place. Beloved members of this French family finally decided to build a second home there. The beautiful antebellum home that they designed won everyone’s heart in the New Orleans area. Eventually, tales of strange occurrences resulted in the locals fear of the great house. Was it true that it even became a "House of Ill-Repute" by the Madame Savannah? Such strange stories circulated.

VieVie La Fontaine begins with an encapsulated history of the rise of Adolf Hitler in post World War I Germany. At the same time that he starts his ascent, a beautiful and talented young woman, VieVie La Fontaine, continues to enjoy her life of wealth inside of Paris. This haunting story attempts to demonstrate the fear, terror, denial, and depravity of Europe as a madman rises to control most of the world. Told by a young Jewish man named Mark Lichter, the irony of the entire situation cries from the pages.

After 22 years of service to her beloved United States Air Force, Bailey Barker decides to retire. Upon the recent death of her mother, Clarissa, the young Lt. Colonel decides that she must focus on the estate which she inherits. Finally arriving at the swanky mansion, she realizes many more challenges other than settling the massive estate await her. Immediately on arrival, the soldier learns that her mother lived with her lover, young author Oliver Greene, for the past five years. Bailey quickly discovers that Oliver Greene is not only kind. He is gorgeous.

This tale is of Anna Polis, a wealthy girl who enjoys sailing on the family's yacht, Honey, each summer to Annapolis. The message is that all types are abused and must face the meanness of others. Anna is able, with the help of classmates, to weather the attacks. She even fulfills earlier dreams of greatness in her school. It is the next bully who almost destroys the young woman as she studies at Duke University. Anna has a force on her side that even the vilest opponent can't conquer.

Red and Bain could not wait for their vacation to begin at the beach on Cape San Blas. A dog and his boy looked forward to flying kites and playing frisbee. Vacation began in a perfect way. Then, the fireworks frightened Red. He did not like loud noises, they hurt his ears. Red ran to lose the noise. The distance that he traveled lost more than the noise. Red lost his family. Now, what was he to do?

Rosemary Lewis divorced her husband after she discovered him with another woman. Suffering from depression at her loss, the young woman threw herself into work as a registered nurse. Then, she met Malcolm Beach, who represented her dream. Sailing became their pastime until the sudden death of her beloved husband. Suddenly, an unknown foe threatens her very life. Why did this begin after the death of her husband? Now a wealthy widow, Rosemary must fight to survive in the beautiful home named Rosemary's Beach House.

This is the tale of the coming of age of a young man who desired to serve his country after World War Two but was too young. It demonstrates the patriotism of a different era. Brian joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 13 so that he could serve his Great Country. Quickly, his resolve and determination catapulted him into success after he retired from 20 years in the air force. Brian was happy but not complete. He just couldn't meet the right woman. Then, he met Lily.