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It’s been three months since Jesse McDermitt had any time off to go back home to Florida. When two surprise openings on the leave roster open up, he and his friend Rusty Thurman jump on it, and head back to the Keys for some scuba diving. The husband of a local reporter’s friend has nearly been killed. Not once, but four times in less than a month. The reporter is Jesse’s new girlfriend and they become curious. How does a man survive four attempts on his life?

Bessie Clifton adores baking. With her daughter Wynona by her side, she's turned her passion for the perfect loaf of bread into a dream for a bakery. They move to Hilton Head Island and work to get their shop open with the help of Bessie's five best friends. It's not just a relocation. It's a reinvention. Bessie's life has been all about kneading dough, raising her daughter, and supporting her Supper Club ladies, but she's never felt truly loved or appreciated for her gifts.

Carter Morelli survived a dark childhood and dangerous missions. When he emergency lands a small aircraft on the ocean, he faces something worse: having someone depend on him. He has to keep innocent June Porter safe on the deserted island. Except they aren't alone here… A man hides among the broad leaves. He's almost feral. There are secrets in his cabin. Desire, too. Carter doesn't want to care about beautiful June. He doesn't want to care about the mysterious and sensual man who's almost part of the wilderness. But scorching chemistry draws all three of them deeper.

Marooned on a tropical island, alone in a world of uncharted possibilities, and devoid of adult supervision or rules, a group of British boys begins to forge a society with its own unique rules and rituals.

Six months out of high school and just days after finishing Marine boot camp, Jesse McDermitt is finally ready to unwind and have a little fun when he goes home on leave. But everything Jesse remembers—his friends, his family, the sparkling beaches and familiar waters of the Caloosahatchee River and Pine Island Sound, even his faithful Lab, Molly, have all changed.

Love in a tropical paradise – too good to be true? Hannah Klein is living a fantasy in the South Pacific: swaying palms, sunny skies, and an aquamarine lagoon that puts travel posters to shame. In two weeks, she’s scheduled to set sail on the voyage of her dreams – hardly the time to be thinking “forever” about the guy she just met. So what if he happens to be sweet, soulful, and absolutely succulent? The closer they get, the more Hannah suspects that Kyle’s the one. But is any man worth trading in her dreams for? Kyle Stanton has it all: a stellar career, an exciting life in ...

It was a marriage of inconvenience, but life has a wicked sense of humor. Charlotte Amelia Etheridge has cowered to her mother’s sharp tongue and endless demands for the last time. In a fleeting moment of rebellion, she recklessly asks a foreigner from the Leeward Islands for a dance. But her one courageous act lands her in a compromising position. Forced to wed a stranger, Lottie leaves the only home she’s ever known to reside on the isle of St. Kitts. Nathaniel Winthrop’s troubles are mounting, and the rumors of him being cursed are spreading. Due to the dwindling sugar crop, he ...

This deeply relaxing and calming children’s meditation is aimed at six- to 12-year-olds, but it can be enjoyed by children of all ages. In this meditation, you will go on a magical journey across the sea to a tropical island. When you reach the island, you will discover a special place that fills you with courage and confidence.

A mystery adventure book set in the South Pacific during the early 1900s."South Pacific" catapults its readers into the heart of the sun-drenched islands of the South Pacific in the December of 1905. Bold adventurer Jack Archer finds himself ensnared in a treacherous web of deceit in the deceptively tranquil town of Levuka, Fiji. The mystery unravels when Jack eavesdrops on a covert discussion between a Maori and a Fijian, risking the ominous secret of the 'White Waterfall' and 'Black Fernando's hell.' Web of Intrigue and Danger Following his insatiable curiosity, Archer secures a job on a ...

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM—AN ISLAND'S FATE HANGS IN THE BALANCE In the explosive tenth chapter of the Will Harper Mystery Series, the tranquil retreat of Florida sleuth Will Harper and his love Luna turns into a tempest's epicenter when fugitives Birdie and Rufus unwittingly enter the eye of the storm. As Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc on Sanibel Island, Harper must navigate treacherous waters to rescue the stranded. For fans of John D. MacDonald and aficionados of crime mysteries by Dawn McKenna and Wayne Stinnett, Sanibel Wind is a seafaring odyssey where Harper races against time, ...

A ring is her only tie to a distant homeland, until a marooned Englishman anchors her heart. Hannah Rose Barrington is the island misfit. Orphaned at a young age, Hannah struggles to provide for her future, while her guardian, a weak-hearted island drunk, bleeds Hannah of her father’s inheritance. Caught between the classes of elite planters and white beggars, Hannah yearns to find a place to belong. University life has never been Bradlee Granville’s forte. His only hope to graduate is to impress his professors by documenting his travels. After claiming unforeseeable circumstances, he ...

He controls the answers to her past and future, but she threatens his inheritance and his heart. Maggie Prescott may not know her real name, the circumstances of her birth, or her father’s identity, but based on a song her shipwrecked birthmother taught her before she died, Maggie’s certain the answers lie on the island of Antigua. Unbeknownst to her beloved adopted family, she sends her maid to finishing school in her stead and convinces her uncle, Captain Anthony Middleton, to sail her to the Leeward Islands. Time is of the essence to discover her heritage before the next family ...

Get ready for ten weeks of romance in the Bahamas with a new series brought to you by some of the best authors in the inspirational and sweet romance genres… Ten delightful - and standalone - novellas linked by one matchmaking week. You’ll want to devour each one! A Messed-Up Match A Kindergarten teacher with fears to overcome. An infamous blogger and magazine writer with a cynical view. And one romantic week that will bring second chances. Neeley Valentine has spent nearly all of her savings to participate in a matchmaking week on Joy Island in the Bahamas. But she’s not looking for ...

A Marine is murdered while surfing ...and nobody is talking.FBI Special Agent Jake Maguire is on the most romantic trip of his life - his honeymoon on the beautiful islands of Hawaii with his stunning new wife. But when a U.S. Marine is found dead while surfing, their idyllic vacation takes a dangerous turn. As Jake and his fearless and inquisitive bride investigate, they uncover a sinister plot by a white supremacist group to infiltrate the military and carry out deadly attacks on American soil. Determined to stop them at all costs, the newlyweds must integrate into the colorful island ...

A shifter's secret, an agent's mission, and a love that defies the odds in a captivating tropical escape. Violet I rose above my past to become a famous pop star, only to have my secret identity as a wolf shifter exposed on social media. Desperate for peace amidst the chaos, I retreat to the idyllic Casa del Lobo, a tropical resort owned by a trusted friend. My path unexpectedly crosses with a captivating masseuse, and our instant connection is impossible to comprehend. In a world where fated mates no longer exist, trusting the bond is a risk that may be too dangerous to take. Jesse As a ...

Innocent mistakes can have dire consequences. Pricilla Middleton only attended the Lemoore house party to keep her friend out of trouble. Now, her only chance to keep from becoming a gossip column headline is to sneak aboard her brother's ship and pretend she'd been visiting him instead of taking part in the debacle. Before she can speak to her brother, the ship sets sail, and the man in charge is not at all who she expects. Captain Tobias Prescott, son of an infamous war hero, has been assigned on a critical mission to deploy warships in St. Kitts for battle in New Orleans. Unfortunately, ...

Amanda Samson and her sisters have inherited a surf and sandwich shop on the beautiful island of Maui. Amanda has grand plans to fixing up the joint, but life...and love get in the way. Perched on a ladder while cleaning the sign, she falls into the arms of her handsome cruise captain employee, Drake Thomas. Sparks fly as she tries to fight her attraction for a Billionaire Playboy. Knowing from experience that women are trouble, Drake tries to stay away from his feisty, opinionated, but beautiful boss. Join Amanda and Drake as things come to an explosive conclusion in Paradise and they ...

Something strange is happening on Caliban Island. People disappear here. Veteran-agent Willie Deane flies down, undercover, to see why the island suddenly blacked out, cutting all communication with the outside world. What he finds is like nothing he’s ever faced. It’s not just the man-eating Bengal tiger. Or the psychopathic mercenaries. Or the killer robots. Or the mystery woman, clearly dangerous, who manages the island’s research facility. It’s the mastermind behind it all—an intelligence beyond imagining, but with no heart. It has plans for us all. Its immediate plan, though,...

James Hampton's only desire is to find someplace warm and sunny far away from the madness of the Christmas season. He's worked his fingers to the bone in the party planning business this season and needs a break. Christmas is his least favorite holiday of all and when his best friend and partner suddenly married a rugged cowboy at the height of the season he'd had to marshal the troops and finish the year with a smile. A warm beach and a sunny breeze are just what he needs to recover. Brittany Marshal is full of big dreams as she works to finish her MBA in hospitality. When she decides to ...

The sound of waves crashing on the shore. The wind blowing through palm trees and leaves. You can hear animals scurrying through bushes, frogs croaking, fish jumping out of the ocean to catch their prey, and seagulls crying overhead! There is nothing like closing your eyes and feeling the warm sand between your toes as you hear nature’s tropical sounds wash and cleanse you—it has been proven to be healing for both body and soul! Whether you want to meditate, study, relax, or fall asleep, it’s the perfect sound to feel calm, safe, and protected.