Rated as a top political and medical thriller author by
BestThrillers.com - Packard delivers again in this newest thriller.
Baker's dedication to safeguarding America faces its ultimate test as
fundamental freedoms teeter and artificial intelligence reshapes destinies.
With corrupt forces threatening existence, she must expose them before time
runs out. Can she prioritize the greater good over personal survival? Join her
pulse-pounding journey as she confronts insurmountable odds, unveiling the
climax of an epic struggle for justice. Will she defy the odds or make the
ultimate sacrifice?
The Full AESOP Series
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089FBWTMS
AESOP: A Matti Baker Thriller, Book 1
FABLE: A Matti Baker Thriller, Book 2
TELLER: A Matti Baker Thriller, Book 3
CounterIntelligence: A Matti Baker Thriller, Book 4
DEFCON: A Matti Baker Thriller, Book 5
BAKER: A Matti Baker Thriller, Book 6
About the Author
Known affectionately as "AESOP" by her family and friends due to her
penchant for embellishment, Packard weaves her experiences and sharp wit into
engaging narratives that resonate with readers.
Growing up in a household where her father devoured the works of acclaimed
authors like Patterson, Child, Flynn, Clancy, and Woods, Packard developed an
affinity for conspiracy theories and stories featuring resilient protagonists
in psychological, political, and military thrillers. With a masterful blend of
sarcasm and intricate plot lines, she seamlessly intertwines current and
historical events, crafting thought-provoking stories that keep readers on the
edge of their seats.
Acknowledged as one of the top political thriller authors of the year,
Packard's literary prowess has garnered her widespread recognition and
positioned her as an author to watch closely. Embracing every moment of her
literary journey, she revels in the acclaim and the joy of sharing her
compelling narratives with a growing audience.
Steamy MM+ romance, outrageous fantasies, friends-to-lovers yearning, and headphones with opinions of their own. Add low angst, plenty of heat, and a happily-ever-after so unconventional, you’ll wonder why anyone ever settled for normal!
Length: 77,000 Series: Wood Hollow Stories Series, Book 3 Prior Reading: Prior reading NOT required Genre: Contemporary, Small-Town Tropes: Age-gap, Small-town, Lumberjack, Single Dad Trigger/Content Warnings: Father of MC has dementia, mention of sibling with addiction issues Designer: Sleepy Fox Studio
The police chief, the lumberjack, and a new start…
Reg
I don’t usually hand out tickets, but the new lumberjack isn’t barreling into town on my watch. We take law and order seriously in the Four Forest area. And yes, okay…I’m a little curious about the mountain man.
Waylon is funny, charming, cool, and confident, and like it or not, I’m attracted to him.
Reality check: I’m also a single dad juggling stressful family issues and a high-profile job. My schedule doesn’t leave much room for extracurricular activities.
But a temporary, no-strings fling? Yeah…that could be interesting.
Waylon
I should be irked about getting pulled over. I mean, c’mon. I wasn’t going that fast.
The thing is…I’ll take any excuse that puts me in the police chief’s orbit. Reg is a quintessential silver fox. Seriously. He’s also a good man, a great dad, and a cool human. I like him, and I love Wood Hollow, but at the end of my contract, I’m heading home. My family needs me.
In the meantime, there’s no crime against having some fun. And it’s not as if I’m gonna develop feelings, or—
Too late.
Mountain Man is an MM bisexual small-town romance featuring Wood Hollow’s silver fox police chief, the new lumberjack, and some single-dad shenanigans.
Reg inclined his head while scanning the crowd as if on the lookout for troublemakers.
That feeling was back. The heat and sizzle of electricity buzzed between us. Or maybe I was just…hot. It was August, for fuck’s sake. That made more sense than a straight cop flirting with me at a family-friendly event.
Talk about wishful thinking. My long dry spell was messin’ with my mind. If I wasn’t careful, I’d self-combust or—
“I’m going to be in Burlington tomorrow too,” Reg blurted, eyes fixed ahead.
“You are?”
“Yeah. Business. I’ll give you my number. If you feel like meeting for a drink before you get on the road, shoot me a text. There’s a sports bar near campus that makes a killer burger.”
I couldn’t make my mouth move for a few precious seconds.
A drink? In Burlington? With Reg?
“I…okay.” I handed him my cell automatically, like anyone would if a policeman asked for it. “I don’t know if the timing will work, but I—”
“No worries. Just thought I’d mention it. Either way, drive safe.”
I snorted. “Yes, sir.”
His smile was X-rated. I could have sworn he knew every dirty thought churning in my brain, and he wholeheartedly approved.
No, that was me going off the rails.
Reg squeezed my shoulder and headed toward the group of kids running like hooligans. He waved Emmett over, kneeled so they were eye level, and held his palm up for a high five. Then he tousled Em’s hair and made his way to the flag football game without so much as a peek in my direction.
Okay, so…I was imagining things.
Damn, I really needed to get laid. Stat.
about the author:
Lane Hayes lives in sunny Southern California with her amazing husband, who thankfully doesn’t mind cooking, and their fabulous fox red Labrador, George, who’s pure mischief. Both provide oodles of inspiration for the low-angst, humorous books Lane loves to write.
She’s been telling stories about sexy, funny, sometimes geeky and quirky men who find love for a dozen years now and loving every minute. In her previous life, she sat at a desk and dealt with numbers, so yes…romance is much more satisfying!
Lane loves tea, travel, and chocolate…in any order. Add a book and she’s set!
My Readers’ Group, Lane’s Lovers: https://bit.ly/3aIbMYg
Seventh grader Max plots a brilliant way to forge friendships, dodge
bullies, and cover up his limp by excelling at soccer. His plan flourishes
splendidly until fate intervenes, and a freak accident sidelines him with a
foot injury, grounding him from soccer indefinitely. In a moment of
exasperation, he bats a baseball, and his neighbor’s window is
shattered, which thrusts him into an unwanted alliance with the last person he
ever wished to befriend: Ti. The boy who is a bully magnet!
Ti’s aunt presents Max with a daunting choice to either confess to his
parents about the broken window or assist Ti in testing his invention, the
Quantum Locator. Little does Max know that the Quantum Locator possesses the
extraordinary ability to locate anyone, anywhere.
Together, with Max’s dog Ralphie, they stumble through a portal into a
realm teeming with supernatural wonders. From a forest ruled by a colossal
snake emperor to a mysterious Tree. Now, the boys must navigate their way
through this enchanting land. Will they survive to get home?
In this captivating middle-grade thriller, Leslie Cole examines friendship,
choices, and loyalty, maintaining suspense until the last page.
About the Author
Leslie Cole is the author of the Max & Ti series, including her latest
book The Snake and the Tree. She writes wholesome, hearty, and humorous middle
grade fiction for kids who wonder where they belong and feel too embarrassed
to ask. She feels a passion for the kids, including the adult kids, who need a
kind and encouraging voice of support. Her stories remind readers that our
deepest wounds don’t define us and that no one must face life alone. Her
publishing credits include publishing poetry in the Nashville paper “The
Contributor;” reading her poetry as the “Poet of the Month”
at the Scarritt-Bennett Poet’s Corner; having her poetry named
“Critic’s Pick” in “The Nashville Scene;”
publishing two nonfiction books as a physician in her fields of medicine; and
publishing a research paper as first author in the field of addiction
medicine. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband Tim and their
dog. They enjoy the company of their adult children, grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, and extended family. She paints landscapes and still lifes, as well
as drawing the occasional illustration for her books. She continues to work as
an addiction medicine physician, where she witnesses the power of connection,
repair, and humans overcoming unbelievable odds.
Essentials of Homicide (The Aromatherapy Apothecary Series)by Kim Davis
About Essentials of Homicide
Essentials of Homicide (The Aromatherapy Apothecary Series)Cozy Mystery3rd in SeriesSetting - CaliforniaPublisher : Harbor Lane Books, LLC.Publication date : September 8, 2026Print length : 284 pagesPaperbackISBN-10 : 1963705521ISBN-13 : 978-1963705522DigitalASIN : B0H2468WHQ
Hollywood has descended on Oak Creek Valley to film a murder mystery. Carissa Carmichael, owner of the Aromatherapy Apothecary, has a front-row seat to the bad-boy leading man’s escapades as she works with the production to bring soothing essential elements to the stressed-out crew.
When the movie set becomes a true crime scene, Carissa’s best friend becomes the star suspect. Instead of enjoying the thrills of lights, camera, and action, she’s thrust into untangling the secrets of the glamorous actors who all seem to hide something. While working behind the scenes to sniff out clues and clear her best friend’s name, Carissa must apply pressure and find the killer before someone else is written out for good.
About Kim Davis
Kim Davis writes the Aromatherapy Apothecary cozy mystery series, the award-winning Cupcake Catering cozy mystery series, along with The Board Game Chronicles, a middle-grade fantasy series. She is also one of the bloggers at Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen, where she indulges her passion for food and creating unique cupcake flavors. She lives in Southern California with her husband and very rambunctious mini Goldendoodle, Missy, who has become an inspiration for several plotlines… that is, when Missy lets her sit down to write. Kim Davis is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
๐Baron & Regina’s love story (War, Roam, Brew & Ariel’s parents)
Almost Homeless. Single Mom. Will the Bluff Creek Brotherhood MC be what they need?
Regina is steps away from being homeless with her twin three-year-old boys when she answers an ad for a cook and housekeeper at the Bluff Creek Brotherhood MC. She hopes this job will allow her to get back on her feet and then look for something permanent. She's sworn off men because they’ve shown her, they can't be trusted.
When her car breaks down a few miles from Bluff Creek, she doesn’t know that she can go on. She’s used all the water she had in the car radiator and the last of the food she’d fed to the boys.
When she sees a handsome biker stopping, she hopes he’ll take care of her boys because she can’t see past the black spots dotting her vision.
Baron Shields is president of his MC and is instantly entranced with the woman who faints in his arms. He gets them safely to the compound and when Regina rallies, he finds his hands full with a strong, feisty woman who would do anything for her kids— even take a job at a motorcycle club.
Now he needs to convince her that she and the boys are everything he needs and he is the man she and her boys deserve. Take a ride with Baron and Regina for the start of the Bluff Creek Brotherhood MC with He falls first, found family, a protective cinnamon roll biker and a love through the ages.
In my mid twenties an attractive couple moved down the hall from me and I was never subtle about my interest in them.
On an amazing vacation fifteen years ago, I was lucky enough to actually live out my fantasy of hooking up with them and it was even better than I’d imagined.
Shortly after, I met someone and we ended up moving across the country. Over the years, I lost touch with Joey and Patrick, but I’ve never forgotten that night with them.
Now I’m forty, single, and back living in New York City. The last thing I expected after running into them was an invite to a cabin for the holidays or that their vacation hookup rule would still be in place.
I’m definitely interested in reliving the best hookup of my life, even if I’m not sure how it will go after so many years apart, but there’s no way I’m turning down their offer.
Looks like I’m packing my bags and heading to a snowy cabin in Vermont for what’ll probably be the steamiest Christmas I could ever agree too.
My Merry Menage is a cozy, low angst MMM holiday romance where an established married couple adds a third to the relationship.
