An ex-military man relies on the skills he's never forgotten... When former special ops soldier Dave Logsdon nearly hits a beautiful motorcyclist in the thick Oregon fog, nicknamed the Devil's Shroud, he never expects to be thrown back into a world of espionage, deceit and danger. But secret agent Nicole Steele is desperate for an out-of-the-way place to hide, and Dave's run-down yacht is the perfect spot. The emotionally wounded warrior is powerless to deny her request...and his rising desire for her. Nicole must decrypt the database she's stolen before it's too late. She soon learns the threat is bigger than she could ever imagine and U.S. national security is at stake. Will her unexpected bond with Dave survive once the enemy's identity is finally uncovered?

"The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)" takes you on a thrilling journey through the treacherous world of flora that conceals lethal secrets across the United States. From coast to coast, this comprehensive guide unveils the dark side of nature, revealing the most perilous plants that lie hidden amidst the beauty of the American landscape. Delve into the depths of botanical danger as you encounter a diverse array of plants armed with potent toxins capable of inflicting harm, even death. Each chapter uncovers the secrets of these sinister species, detailing their appearances, habitats, and the distinct mechanisms by which they pose a threat. Discover the alluring yet lethal beauty of plants such as belladonna, water hemlock, oleander, and more. Unmask the deceptive disguises of innocent-looking berries, captivating blossoms, and seemingly harmless leaves that harbor deadly compounds. Through vivid descriptions and expert insights, "The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)" equips you with the knowledge to recognize these dangerous plants, empowering you to navigate the natural world with heightened caution and awe. Explore the dark allure of toxic compounds, the historical significance of these plants, and the importance of respecting their potential hazards. Written for nature enthusiasts, hikers, gardeners, and those with a curiosity for the hidden dangers of the plant kingdom, this book offers an immersive and captivating exploration of America's most dangerous plants. Embark on this thrilling botanical adventure, deepen your understanding of nature's darker side, and discover how to navigate the landscapes with respect and caution. "The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)" is your essential companion in unraveling the secrets of America's most dangerous plants.

"Dark Descent makes the reader a vicarious participant in what is a very extreme sport."—Philadelphia Inquirer On May 29, 1914, the passenger liner Empress of Ireland was struck by the freighter Storstad and sank in fifteen minutes, taking more than 1,000 victims with her. It remains one of the largest losses of life ever in a maritime accident. At more than a hundred feet deep in the frigid Gulf of St. Lawrence, diving the Empress is like trying to navigate an unfamiliar sixty-story building lying on its side at a forty-five-degree angle, in pitch blackness with only a flashlight. In Dark Descent, Kevin McMurray takes us deep into the bowels of the lost ship, first to relive her tragic death and then to join the divers who have probed the wreck's secrets. It's an adventure from which some divers don't return. "Impressively researched. . . . For those who love the lure of the deep water and the mysteries of shipwrecks, this specialized history will be a pleasure."—Publishers Weekly "Kevin has a remarkable knack of adding life and realism. A great job."—R. W. Hamilton, Chairman of the Board, Divers Alert Network

After leaving the military, Former Delta Force Operator, Lucas LeBlanc, joins Bayou Brotherhood Protectors where he hopes he can put his combat training and skills to work helping others. He’d especially like to help the pretty florist he’s had his eye on since arriving in Bayou Mabaloa. As the only florist in Bayou Mambaloa, Feline Faivre is responsible for providing flowers for her best friend’s wedding. Never mind her best friend is marrying Felina’s ex-boyfriend. Stunned by his betrayal, Felina is in no hurry to trust another man in her life or with her heart. A murder, a break-in and a hysterical bride threaten the wedding and the annual historical event crucial to the florist’s business. Felina hires Brotherhood Protectors to help see her through the events but only if the man they assign goes undercover as her new boyfriend and wedding date. After all, she has a wedding and her ego to save. Lucas eagerly accepts the assignment to protect Felina and be the best fake-boyfriend she’s ever had. In the process, he hopes to convince her their relationship has the potential to be real. First, he must ensure a hitchless wedding. Together, Felina and Lucas wade through troubled waters and a brewing storm only to discover a murderer among them and a passion that could reduce to rubble the wall Felina has built around her heart.

Billionaire Online Dating Service. Let us find your perfect match! The brains behind the software, Leslie Lamb has known true love. She wants everyone to have a chance at it, even billionaires who have difficulty wading through gold-diggers to get to a truly golden relationship. A widow, she doesn’t think she will ever find another true love and hasn’t been interested in using her own online dating service to make it happen. When her best friend challenges her to put her money where her mouth is, she’s determined to show him the system works, even if it means opening her heart for the second time in her life. Best friends to lovers? Taggert Bronson was Leslie’s husband’s friend. He never married because he was in love with Leslie, a woman he couldn’t have. When Leslie’s husband died in a car crash, Tag couldn’t just swoop in and claim her as his own. He was there to hold her when she cried, he was there to get her back on her feet and doing what she does best, helping make others happy through her online dating service. Tag has waited for her grief to wane, now it’s time to reach for a little happiness of his own. With a little finagling and a good bit of hacking, he hopes to become her perfect match. But first, she has to fall in love with the man behind the profile before he exposes himself to her as more than her best friend.

Brotherhood Protector and former Navy SEAL reunites with his lover when tasked to protect her and her baby girl when killers seek to silence her testimony After the sudden disappearance of the amazing woman he fell for on vacation in Cozumel and nearly losing his own life on a politically volatile mission in Syria, Brandon Rayne “Boomer” leaves the SEAL brotherhood and signs on with the private security agency Brotherhood Protectors in Montana. Determined to forget the girl and maybe even try for a real life and start a family, he embraces his new life. While on vacation in Cozumel, Daphne Miller fell in love with a sexy SEAL. On the verge of committing her heart and life to him, she becomes the unwitting witness to murder. Forced into witness protection, she doesn’t realize she’s pregnant, the product of the hot fling with the sexy SEAL. A year later, still pining for what could have been, with a baby girl to protect, Daphne’s safe house is compromised. In an attempt to evade the people trying to kill her to keep her from being a star witness in a big court case, she heads to Montana to find the only person she knows can help, the baby’s father. Determined to put his desire for Daphne on the back burner, Boomer focuses his skills and cunning on keeping her alive long enough to testify. Together, they vow to protect baby Maya from being used as a pawn to control the outcome of a critical court case.

Billionaire Online Dating Service. Let us find your perfect match! Finally convinced to try the Billionaire Online Dating Service, Billionaire construction giant, Dillon Jacobs is ready to build his own home and wants to start the life of his dreams, with his perfect match. He likes control of his destiny and is looking for a woman who understands and fits in the tight little box of his world. A former corporate business analyst, Ariana Davis learned you can’t control everything. Her world crumbled around her when her husband died of cancer. To reground herself, she gave up her corporate job to start a yoga studio and meditation center to help people find the peace she so desperately desires. Though it’s been years since her loss, she’s not sure she’s ready to launch into another relationship. When her friend from her grief counseling group convinces her to at least go out on a date, she agrees to just one. A computer crash and a subsequent reboot creates a glitch in the system. Ariana and Dillon are matched but the jury is out on whether BODS got it right. Can two people who are so different possibly be right for each other?

When Gavin Blackstock lost a leg in an IED explosion defending his country, he lost his job, his friends and his chances for a normal life with a wife and children. He figures he won't ever find a bride who will accept him as an incomplete man. Until a friend points him to a mail-order bride service. Wanted: Bride to live on a ranch in Montana. Must be willing to work hard and bear children. As a princess of a small European nation, Aurelia St. George is required to marry and produce an heir before her thirtieth birthday or the kingdom will fall under the rule of the next person in the royal lineage. After two consecutive fiancé’s die before she can wed them, Aurelia is convinced she will have to go into stealth-mode to find a husband. Aurelia stumbles on an ad for a mail-order bride that might be just what she needs to meet her royal deadline. Not only is the man willing, but she can hide in Montana until her birthday and the birth of her baby. Response: Woman with biological clock ticking seeks groom with a family in mind. Willing to work hard and bear children. Gavin can’t believe his luck when his pretty bride arrives, but soon finds out he’s got to protect her or lose her. Together, they navigate a wedding that could potentially be under fire, only to lose their hearts in the process.

A Navy SEAL and a beautiful aide doctor navigate hostile territory in their attempt to rescue a kidnapped doctor and discover what is killing entire villages in the Horn of Africa. When his SEAL team's mission fails in the Horn of Africa, Declan O'Shea is separated from his team. Rescued by a group of women and hidden until he recuperates, Irish's main goal is to make it back alive to his team. As a doctor with Doctors without Borders, Claire Boyette puts her life at risk rescuing the American SEAL. When her partner is kidnapped and the village they're hiding in is ransacked, she's forced to go on the run, relying on the sexy SEAL to keep her alive. Navigating through hostile territory, Irish and Claire, seek to reunite with Irish's SEAL team, search for the kidnapped doctor and discover the source of what's killing the entire population of villages in the Horn of Africa.

Ladies’ man, Michael “Blade” Calhoun loves women. A confirmed bachelor, he knows it’s a bad move to fall in love when you're a Delta Force Operative. He's sworn off entanglements, preferring to love all the ladies rather than settle on one and end up breaking her heart when he leaves. Living next door to Blade has its perks, but mostly is the bane to bartender, Sophia Phillips’s, existence. With an unfortunate crush on the man, she knows she doesn’t have a chance. He’s not into long-term romantic relationships, and she’s not his type. Stuck in friend zone, she convinces herself she’s content. Until Sophia wins a trip for two to Cancún and offers to share it with her best friend and neighbor, Blade. After back-to-back deployments, Blade jumps at the chance to go on a stress-free vacation with a friend. It's all margaritas and beaches until they land in the middle of a Mexican drug cartel. Their cozy beach vacation heats up along with a passion neither expected.