In the summer of 1941, the Schultz family lives a modest suburban life in a small town in central New Jersey -- even as the shadow of war grows closer. Though painfully aware of the dire political climate of the time, they work hard to instill their children with wholesome American values rather than crippling existential fears. Lenny, oldest of the five children, succeeds at school, plays alley ball with his friends and siblings, and occasionally listens to the radio or his father’s conversations, which all seem to center around the events in Europe. Life is good. That is, until the neighborhood bully, Louis, comes along. A neglected child doomed to inherit the violent, racist ways of his alcoholic father, Louis increasingly antagonizes Lenny, culminating in a foolhardy dare to see which of them is brave enough to enter the Prescotts' allegedly haunted mansion. Lenny accepts Louis's challenge not out of spite or a desire to be seen as brave, but out of a need to prove to the world what he already knows to be true: that Louis, like all bullies, tyrants, and war-mongering dictators, is a coward. The only hope for liberation lies in direct confrontation, not appeasement. Can Lenny keep the evil at home at bay while the forces of evil are gathering abroad? Lenny’s Dare: A Novel of Youth in a Time of War captures the essential incongruity of pre-WWII American life -- a world where children at home grew, played, and went to school while great forces abroad gathered like clouds portending the deadliest storm the world had ever seen.

Even bad boys have big HEARTS when they find the right person "Love when bad boys fall for the good girls. Keep them coming. I am a sucker for the hot men." - Another Kindle Customer Meet the men of Boot Key Harbor....Ben, Cole, Zach, Luke & Jacob..... Ben, the owner of the BKH Charter, and a character from the Tomorrow Series, hires a team of men he worked with in the military to help run a high-priority business in Boot Key Harbor, set in the heart of the Florida Keys. These five short stories will tug at your heart as these ex-military men find the inspirational love with real women who don't take any sass. From best friends to lovers, from playboy to protector, these men with scars return to the small town of Boot Key Harbor at long last. ALSO *A surprising bonus you'll never expect!* Five Contemporary Romance Short Reads filled with HEA heart-warming stories of love and romance in the heart of Key West. How To read Cyndi Raye's Contemporary Series: Tomorrow With You - Jake and Maggie Forever For Now - Jon and Abby Escape To Me- Josh and Sara Island Keeper - Jesse & Annie No Name Inn- 5 short stories includes Annie's parents Boot Key Harbor - 5 shorts stories about the Bad Boys of Boot Key Harbor These are all stand alone and yet you will want to start at the beginning just to watch these characters grow throughout each story. Cyndi has created a place where you will want to escape from the real world that isn’t too gritty or angsy or erotic. Pure romance with a little steam!

Lenny and his friends discover that their little Town is in danger of the fearsome red Giant (Dearge Mor a colossal Giant.) The four giants of Ireland have been summoned to protect the island and its people.The Leprechaun's pot of gold is the only thing that can stop the Púca spirits of Dearge mor's conquest of destruction. Leprechaun's adventures with his friends the Gnomes must help the mortals but closely followed by Trolls who wish to reclaim the Leprechaun's gold and return it to Troll mountain"I'm Lenny the Leprechaun with me pot of gold, I love to sing and dance and I love to say hello, cause I'm a cheeky leprechaun just to let you know that you'll never get your hands on me lovely pot of gold."

What's a little harmless kissing between friends?

Read a sneak peek of two new novels from Swoon Reads! In Kiss Cam, teen author Kiara London asks, what's a little harmless kissing between friends? Juniper, Jasper, and Lenny have been friends forever and co-own a vlog channel called WereVloggingHere. Their fans are huge ""shippers"" who believe that Juniper and Jasper are perfect for each other, and, despite warnings from friends and family, a simple Truth-or-Dare inspired kiss soon spirals out of control into a whole new world of making out and surprise kisses. Juniper and Jasper's relationship begins to shift. But as fan requests for different ""Kiss Cam"" segments keep pouring in, Juniper puts her worries aside and convinces herself that it doesn't mean anything. After all, it's just kissing... right? In this adorably fun, fresh, and modern contemporary romance, a trio of vloggers push the boundaries of their friendship by giving in to fan requests for a ""Kiss Cam"" segment. In this sequel to No Love Allowed by Kate Evangelista, everyone knows that Nathan is in love with his best friend, Preston...Everyone except Preston. Nathan has always accepted that Preston was too focused on his swim training to worry about love. But Preston is heading off to train for the Olympics soon, so if Nathan wants his chance at love, he has to speak up now. But saying “I love you” is surprisingly difficult, even for someone as confident as Nathan. Maybe a whirlwind vacation in Europe could help? But... what if it doesn’t work out and he loses the best friend he’s ever had?

SENIOR VILLAGE (SENIOR-VILL-I-AGE) is a gripping, dramatic fictional story about a Senior Citizen, Lenny Wright that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat! Lenny agrees to sell his home after his wife dies and then share the home of his daughter, Mary Hastings and her family. Two years into the living arrangement, Lenny finds that he has worn his welcome out where his Daughter Mary and her Husband Franklin decide that its time for Lenny to go into a nursing home. He becomes distraught over his controlling daughter and her weak husband Franklins decision to put him in a home. Lenny confides his situation to his best friend, Norman Felcher, where they meet at the Mall for one last fling together and to discuss his fate at Senior Village. Lennys relationship with one of his Grandsons, Jonathan Hastings, is strained, but after covering for his reckless behavior, Jonathan confides in him that he has gotten a young girlfriend pregnant. After giving Jonathan the best guidance he can concerning the situation, Lenny prepares for his stay at the state run nursing home known as Senior Village. On arriving at Senior Village, Lenny is confronted with the hard reality of nursing home life and must be processed in past the devious desk-drawer alcoholic Director - Arista Helms. Dismayed by his greeting and his now restrictive life, Lenny finds that the situation worsens when he is confronted by some of the physically and mentally abusive nasty interns and staff in charge of his care. Corruption appears to be their middle name! Lenny is further enlightened by the deplorable conditions that his Jewish roommate Lou Weisman is forced to live in. Bed ridden Lou informs Lenny that the treatment they receive is far worse than he can imagine. Stunned by what he sees and hears, Lenny takes decisive action by incorporating the help of his best friend Norman who is willing to go to any length to help his best friend bring down this institution from Hell. Will Lenny be able to secure the safety of Senior Citizens in Nursing Homes, or will he face certain death? And lastly who are those bodies in the yard?

In an inspired vision of the near future, the current of change in the world accelerates. The Watch Series: Book One mirrors the political conflicts and imminent environmental dangers of our time. Fracking is big business, but while we worry about the fault lines beneath our feet, powers in the East see them as an opportunity waiting to happen. With the fate of the American West Coast at stake, three brothers grow from boys to men, each with his unique expertise and with a shared power that draws them into a brush with fairies and a squad of commandos. The Watch Series promises to blast the genre of religious action-adventure onto the front lines of contemporary fiction.