Don’t miss the chance to read the novels that launched New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala’s career. THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE… Sara Beaudry knew the note from her brother, Roger, was a matter of life and death. Without a moment’s hesitation she walked out on her career, traded her car for a motorcycle and rode off into the Texas sunset. Roger’s message had been clear: If she wanted to stay alive, she had to find his former partner, Mackenzie Hawk, who was living somewhere in Oklahoma’s Kiamichi Mountains, and she had to find him fast. The roar of a motorcycle engine was an alien sound in the Kiamichi night. Hawk watched in disbelief as the Harley-Davidson spun into his yard and its frozen driver collapsed in his arms. What was a woman—a gorgeous woman at that—doing on his mountain in the middle of the night? She claimed she needed his help and that his old partner had sent her, but as far as Hawk was concerned, those days were gone. He’d left undercover work for good, and nothing was going to make him go back to it, not even a tall, leggy redhead who made his blood run hotter than it had in years.

Women's lives are at the center of this stunning collection of short stories. By turns elegant and simple, erotic and elegiac, these stories draw on classical mythology, folk stories, inexplicable accidents of history, and disquieting experiences of the supernatural.

New York Times Bestseller: A Chicago PI trying to help her elderly neighbors ends up tangled in politics and a murder in this “fast-paced, complicated mystery” (New York Daily News). V.I. “Vic” Warshawski and her neighbor share responsibility for a currently pregnant dog—but Mr. Contreras complains that her detective work keeps her too busy to help with little Peppy. Still, that doesn’t stop him from adding more to her plate by asking her to investigate the disappearance of his friend, a fellow retiree. At the same time, Vic’s trying to look out for a vulnerable eighty-year-old down the street whose property is considered an eyesore by the newcomers gentrifying the neighborhood. When Mr. Contreras’s friend turns up dead in a canal, and the old lady on the block winds up in the hospital, Vic is swept into a world of organized labor, money, and politics—and discovers a distressing personal connection to the case. Vic may not always succeed as a guardian angel—but when things go wrong, she can chase down the demons—in this suspenseful novel from the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master and “crime-fiction pro” (People). “Paretsky’s emphasis on character comes at no expense of action: Vic’s investigation is as physical as it is mental, taking her inside Chicago’s industrial world and up against bad guys who use everything from bats to heavy machinery to thwart her. Among today’s PIs, nobody comes close to Warshawski.” —Publishers Weekly “The richest and most engaging yet of Ms. Paretsky’s thrillers.” —The New York Times “Densely textured, adroitly plotted.” —Kirkus Reviews “One monster of a plot.” —Booklist

After a devastating galactic war, disgraced veteran Ralston Muck ekes out a living as a bouncer at Last Stop Station’s premier nightclub, A Curtain of Stars. Night after night he listens to the club’s star performer, Siren, sing her memories and ease some of his aching loss. But when Siren goes missing, Muck finds himself drawn into a world of dirty cops, drug lords, and conspiracies that trace back to the war itself. The only person he can trust isn’t even human. Angel, Siren’s personal AI, was ripped from the singer’s mind the night Siren disappeared. With no idea what has happened to her human host, and pursued by a killer virus, Angel flees to Muck for answers. Together they struggle to comprehend the conspiracy that entangles both their lives. Can Muck and the angel on his shoulder recover Siren before it’s too late? Or will he lose everything that matters to him one more time?

Unbeknownst to Sara Walker, her past life as Nathan's murdered wife has been revealed, causing chaos and confusion between angels and demons. Although she isn't aware of her hidden identity, suspicious grow as Nathan is now friendly towards her. Sara's abilities are continuing to strengthen as she grows stronger and wiser. Her first battles with a fallen archangel and Lucifer have both come to shocking conclusions. Meanwhile Seth is finally free from Satan's mark. Adams secrets are revealed and he finally meets Seth. Nathan is trying to find his place between right and wrong while at the same time keep Lucifer happy. He won't hurt Sara but going back to being good isn't an option. Sara struggles with pleasing everyone and tries to please the archangels her family while growing a normal teenage relationship with Seth. Sara begins to think God made a mistake with her. In this continuing fantasy tale, Sara Walker faces nonstop challenges that propel her down a new path toward the unknown. the overall chaos, confusion and Archangels not working together finally cause God to intervene and challenge Sara, will she pass his test or fail miserably?

Cynthia's life long passion for knowing what to say and when to say it certainly comes through in this thought-provoking tale that will inspire children and adults as well. Finally, a book that fits both audiences and at the same time awakens the potential we all carry within us. A book to assist young and old with daily living. Claudia Von Kielich, MAOM - Co-Founder Horizontal Harmony Behavioral Specialists I loved it! It caused my imagination to kick into gear. It created visuals in my mind. It is a truly wonderful book-engrossing and memorable. A book for the child in all of us. AgnesTalamantez Carroll, ATC and Associates Education and Training A gentle approach to profound thoughts and deep truths broken into simple terms that children can understand. An instruction guide for parents that explains deep truths in a simple way and reinforces them in a variety of circumstances. Marianne Mullen, Child Educator and International Nanny

This book explores and details the experiences and trials of both the Journalist Romano known here as the First Man Adam and his celestial ancient Persian guide Zarathustra while they travel to the Inferno and Limboland Arenas of the Pre-Historic Paleo Heroes; the Ancient Greek Gods & Goddesses; the Ancient Roman Gods & Goddesses; the Sumerian & Babylonian & Egyptian Gods; the Norse Viking Gods; the Indian Hindoo Vedic Gods; the Chinese Gods & Emperors; the Koreans; the Vietnamese; the Amerikan Experimental; the Cambodian & Laotian Encampments; the Burmese; the Hodgepodge of Nations On The Fringe Desiring Anonymity; the Japanese; the Irish Republican Army & Sinn Fein; the Native Americans; the Incas & Aztecs & Mayas; and Cuba & Nicaragua.