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The countdown to the most anticipated day in Nikki Sands' life is rapidly ticking away. As the accomplished Manager of Malveaux Estates in the enchanting Napa Valley, and engaged to the winery's owner, Derek Malveaux, she should be floating on cloud nine. However, a series of cryptic messages shrouded in mystery begins to cast a sinister shadow over their happiness, and soon, love turns deadly.With the wedding date looming closer, it becomes increasingly evident that their joyous occasion is plagued by a relentless curse. A peculiar chewing gum mishap forces Nikki into an unexpected makeover, leaving her with platinum blonde hair as an unintended result. To complicate matters further, Derek'...

Nikki Sands is right where she wants to be, managing the luxurious Malveaux Estates in the heart of Napa Valley and sharing her life with her beloved boyfriend, Derek Malveaux.Nikki's life takes a detour as she's reluctantly thrust into the role of event coordinator when a charismatic guru and his followers descend upon the winery's boutique hotel and spa for a transformative retreat.Things take a dark turn during the group's first outing aboard the renowned Napa Valley Wine Train when one of his devoted followers vanishes without a trace. The shocking discovery of the missing disciple in the wine storage car—where someone has quite literally silenced him with a fatal twist—sends shockwa...

Nikki Sands is back, and this time, she's donning her detective hat in the land Down Under!

Nikki and her boss-turned-boyfriend, Derek Malveaux, jet off to Australia for a visit to the renowned Hahndorf Winery. However, their picturesque trip takes an unexpected twist when they find themselves on a real-life movie set.

Amidst the glitz and glamour, tragedy strikes when lead actress Lucy Swanson is discovered lifeless in her trailer, felled by a deadly snakebite—a sinister 'gift' from a killer with a vengeance. Nikki must now navigate the sprawling vineyards of the valley and untangle the twisted vine of a murderer who has a penchant for poison.

As the Vineyard Manager at Malveaux Estates, Nikki Sands knows a lot about wine pairings, but she has a harder time making matches in her own life.Is it finally time to give up her crush on her boss, Derek Malveaux, and commit to winemaker Andres? With big changes afoot at the Estates, Nikki’s days of wine and roses may be over sooner than she thinks…Malveaux Estates has added a boutique hotel and spa to its beautiful grounds, and everyone in Napa is abuzz about the hotel’s restaurant, Georges on the Vineyard. Its opening has been delayed a bit by the quirks of star chef Georges Debussey, better known for his cuisine than his couth. When Georges doesn’t return to the kitchen after a ...

Life is sweet for Nikki Sands...She’s toasting her new job at Malveaux Estate in Napa Valley and balancing a love triangle with a neighboring winemaker and her boss, vineyard owner Derek Malveaux—the catch of the county. And tonight, Nikki will be on the arm of Napa’s golden boy at a Sonoma mansion for the wedding of the decade.Nikki’s friend Isabel agreed to cater the wedding—before she learned that the groom was her cheating lover. After the ceremony, Isabel asks Nikki to bring the obnoxious bride another glass of wine. However, the bride won't be drinking that glass of wine or any wine ever again asNikki finds the new wife sprawled on the floor—murdered.Since the dearly depart...

Nikki Sands is an amateur sleuth with an uncanny talent for uncorking hidden truths. When an obnoxious diner costs Nikki her waitressing job, her life takes an unexpected turn. Enter Derek Malveaux, a wealthy and undeniably attractive vintner, whose offer of a prestigious position at his vineyard proves too tempting to resist. With her wine expertise as her armor, Nikki dives headfirst into a world of opulence and intrigue, where every glass holds a secret and every smile conceals a motive.But the lush vineyards of Malveaux Estate harbor more than just exquisite grapes; they hold a chilling secret buried deep in the soil. On her very first night, Nikki stumbles upon a gruesome discovery...

In the heart of Denver, Colorado, the Green Pastures Retirement Home offers comfort to aging minds and bodies, but beneath its calm exterior, dark secrets lurk. Set in 2024, All Under the Same Roof immerses readers in a gripping murder mystery within this quiet senior community.At Green Pastures, ten residents—each struggling with their own personal demons and finding themselves caught off guard when a tragic crime forces them to confront their fears, insecurities, and complex relationships. United by shared challenges such as aging, health fears, financial instability, and societal neglect, a murder forces them into an uncomfortable intimacy, where long-held secrets and grudges emerge.The...

Hating Self by Boo Black takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the author's childhood struggles with fitting in and the emotional toll of bullying. The torment of being made to question her self-worth led to deep pain, self-harm, and depression. In this raw and honest account, Boo Black shares her personal experience in the hope of connecting with others who have faced similar challenges and continue to grapple with their own sense of purpose.The author goes by the name Boo Black and chooses to remain anonymous about the specific Tennessee town where she endured a difficult childhood. Boo's intention of sharing her story is not to assign blame or shame, but rather to offer support and...

Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon's Last Interview  is my memoir, the story of my rock radio-related early life and career wrapped around John Lennon’s final interview which I co-conducted for RKO Radio at the Dakota in New York back on December 8, 1980 mere hours before he was shot and killed! I also wrote the incredibly well-received 3 hour RKO special that aired a mere 6 days after John’s assassination - John Lennon - The Man, The Memory - as well as the international 17 hour radio show RKO Presents The Beatles-The Beatles From Liverpool to Legend!                     I definitely wrote...

Unleash Your Divine Spark and Write Stories That MatterHave you ever felt a whisper in your soul urging you to write? A story simmering beneath the surface, waiting to burst into life? In His Light Shines: A Guide to Writing with God, Amy J Romine invites you on a transformative journey where creativity meets faith, and words become a sacred offering.This isn’t just another writing manual—it’s a heartfelt companion for Christian writers ready to answer the call. From finding your story’s heartbeat to crafting characters that leap off the page, Romine blends practical wisdom with spiritual depth to help you write with purpose and courage. Discover how to weave God’s light into every...

      In Eternity, Dr. David Winters is one of the greatest minds the world has ever known. He invents the Winters Nanites, a technological marvel unlike anything the world has ever seen. Capable of fighting cancer, healing wounds, and even mending broken bones in mere minutes, the nanites have made the once bankrupt scientist into the world’s richest man within two years.    Some seven years after announcing the existence of the nanites, the world teeters on the brink of war as supplies of natural resources like land and fossil fuels finally began to dry-up. To make matters worse, some of the world’s greatest scientists, those best-equipped to deal with some of ...

In an age where we obsess over the food we eat and the water we drink, we rarely think about our most immediate environmental interaction: breathing. "Bad Air" pulls back the curtain on the complex cocktail of pollutants we inhale every day, from the subtle chemicals off-gassing from our furniture to the industrial emissions reshaping our atmosphere.Author Kevin B. DiBacco takes readers on a compelling journey through the science of air quality, breaking down complex concepts into digestible insights that will forever change how you think about the air around you.The book combines cutting-edge research with practical solutions, offering readers both understanding and actionable steps for pro...

A Place Just For You “How might your life have been different if there had been a place for you?  A place for you to go…a place of women, to help you learn the ways of woman…a place where you were nurtured from an ancient flow sustaining you and steadying you as you sought to become yourself.  A place of women to help you find and trust the ancient flow already there within yourself…waiting to be released. A place of women…”  Judith Duerk (from Circle of Stones.)Coaching For The BUSY Woman is such a place.  Each week you will be led on a journey of self-exploration, empowerment, and acceptance.  Take a moment to see yourself as you were truly meant t...

"Powerlifting Techniques with Resistance Bands"is a transformative guide written by Kevin B. DiBacco, an inspiring athlete who turned personal adversity into strength. After enduring ten major medical procedures, including multiple knee operations, back surgeries, hip replacements, and treatment for a brain tumor, DiBacco developed innovative approaches to powerlifting using resistance bands.The book begins with DiBacco's powerful personal story before diving into the history and evolution of powerlifting, tracing its journey from traditional barbell training to the incorporation of resistance bands. It provides detailed instruction on proper band selection, maintenance, and usage techniques...

Party at the End of the Rainbow is a creative nonfiction memoir that reads like a novel. Released from jail in 1970, Ron turns eighteen and gets his draft card, but can never betray his convictions or cut his hair and join straight society. From Rock Concerts to gritty city streets, Ron hits the road and finds wild love and wilder sex, along with betrayal. Ron and his wild, tree hugging band of saboteur friends fight back against the Establishment from the first Earth Day school walkout until he joins the White Panthers, whose motto is, "Dope, Rock 'n' Roll And Fucking in the Streets!" This memoir is a sequel to CHICAGO RAGE, and he is working on more to follow about his adventures: running ...

Fourteen-year-old Sid Sol knows nothing about his origins but believes himself destined for better things than living in an isolated cabin with a giant and a girl whose strange appearance causes the locals to shun them. His fellow orphan, sixteen-year-old Lingli Tabaan, only wants a home where she will be safe from those convinced she's from the otherworld.In this coming-of-age story of secret origins, friendship, and betrayal, the arrival of a mysterious woman provides Sid with the chance to claim a more glorious future, but his departure doesn't go smoothly, and star-cursed Lingli is forced to undertake a journey she never wanted after their guardian is brutally murdered.Sid and Lingli mee...

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Join Tenny town librarian, as she unravels uncanny happenings in the small town of Emerson. An orphaned baby possum, missing sentimental treasures, and her assistant declaring life as they know it is ending, and that’s just the beginning, Can Tenny unravel the chaos before the town implodes?

It’s human nature to make mistakes. We learn and grow because of them. What we can’t do is go back in time to correct a mistake—that is unless we meet Joseph Vance or his family. When Joe performs Corrections—a gift passed down generation to generation over eight hundred years—people are transported back for a do-over of a wrong decision they made. As a result, lives are changed, usually for the better. But after one Correction goes terribly wrong, Joseph loses what is most dear to him. He must then make a choice, one which will determine whether he will be redeemed or consigned to a life of despair.

WWII historical fiction, laced with true events.Berlin 1939 - 1943 From the smoking ruins of a bombed Berlin brothel, three shocked and injured female survivors are taken to a secluded training facility by Nazi officer, Gruppenführer Walter Schellenberg. They’re not there for official business but for medical treatment. Trained by the SS officer in all aspects of espionage, the women are desperate to survive. They turn the tables on their armed captors and kill them. After covering their tracks, the women return to ply the only trade they know… with an added twist. Somehow these ‘sisters in arms’ escape the attention of the Nazis, despite the high rank of their victims, and their lu...

After my girlfriend of eighteen years dumped me, I took a look back at my life to see what made it worth moving forward. Working as a stagehand for forty years—with musicians such as Prince, Mick Jagger, Tony Bennett, and Michael Jackson, along with actors like Michelle Rodriguez and Will Smith—provided many memorable stories, as did my travels around the world: scuba diving, trekking through jungles, and cycling up mountains. There's also the story of learning to be a better person and how to grow in my relationships. Life is an adventure. Come along with me and enjoy the ride