tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-163376672024-03-13T14:00:31.473-04:00Susan K. Droney, AuthorBook reviews, upcoming works, excerpts, chitchatSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.comBlogger698125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-14036508416699200482024-03-13T14:00:00.021-04:002024-03-13T14:00:00.132-04:00Wednesday's Blurbs - Deadly Tales <p><span style="color: rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.7); white-space-collapse: break-spaces;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">These five stories take you on a journey to the dark side of human nature and delve into the world of the unexplained.</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Blurbs From All Five Stories</span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">I'm Waiting For You</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">A young woman fears she is losing her mind when a beautiful mysterious presence, unseen by others, begins to follow her. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">It's Me</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">A woman stranded on a busy highway wonders why no one stops to offer her assistance.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The Ducks</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">A cruel friendless man pays the ultimate price when his wife turns the tables on him. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The Stranger</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">A little girl mysteriously arrives in town with a chilling message for the residents.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The Ticket</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">A woman who has lost everything is pushed to the brink when her rich, cold-hearted, greedy boss wins the lottery.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deadly-tales-susan-k-droney/1112315738?ean=9781105855412">Barnes & Noble</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/susan-k-droney/deadly-tales/ebook/product-1ggj4ky5.html?page=1&pageSize=4 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Lulu</span></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-65014602471220933732024-03-06T14:00:00.010-05:002024-03-06T14:00:00.148-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs - Revenge<p> <span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Jackson Bridges is released from a court ordered two-year stay at a psychiatric hospital for a brutal attack on his wife, but he blames his ex-wife Zoey's mother for putting him there in the first place. His domineering mother who controls every aspect of his and his two older brothers' lives compounds his bitterness.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Christine Westmiller has spent the past two years taking care of her daughter Zoey who fell into a coma after a brutal attack by her husband Jackson Bridges. When she learns that her former son-in-law has been released from the psychiatric hospital, she is bitter and has trouble coping with her emotions. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B00NF5JC6U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1431057865&sr=8-3&keywords=Susan+K.+Droney">Amazon</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/revenge-susan-k-droney/1120631379?ean=2940046365450 ">Barnes & Noble</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.extasybooks.com/revenge-Susan-K-Droney "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Extasy Books</span></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-23193376230215305062024-02-28T14:00:00.008-05:002024-02-28T14:00:00.142-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs - The Stalker<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Jeremy Talbot is a lonely, troubled young man whose only friends are the demon voices he hears in his mind. His obsession with a young woman named Rebecca Walker leads him on a murderous rampage as he tries in vain to win her love and prove that the demons are wrong when they taunt him, declaring that she doesn't care for him.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C0YATPE ">Amazon</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stalker-susan-k-droney/1102295040;jsessionid=64E4BB488A84BEABEF1A57903391D7E9.prodny_store02-atgap09?ean=2940157800482 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-67255054829939388872024-02-21T14:00:00.010-05:002024-02-21T14:00:00.140-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – Over The Edge<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Maggie Allen's world of corporate money and power comes crashing down after she is taken in by a man who is only out to use her for his own gain. When she is released from a short stint in prison, she refuses to give up even though no one will give her a second chance. She loses everything she's worked for and is forced to move to the other side of town where she is determined to make a new life for herself. Her life would be perfect if it wasn't for Brant Evans, a corrupt police officer, who makes it a point to constantly remind her about her past and all that she has lost. She can't understand his vendetta against her, but she refuses to be intimidated by him and is not afraid to stand up to him no matter the consequences.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Brant Evans has Cedar Pines under his thumb. His wife Janna controls the social and political levers of town with her money. The two of them work hard to ruin the lives of anyone they don't like, or anyone who crosses them. Maggie Allen is caught up in their web of hate. Brant has special plans for Maggie. Plans that include arrest, imprisonment, and ruin. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Over-Edge-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B01FZRE81O ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/over-the-edge-susan-k-droney/1100074507?ean=9781629894805 ">Barnes & Noble</a><br /></span></p><div><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-85618751331914056562024-02-14T14:00:00.009-05:002024-02-14T14:00:00.154-05:00 Wednesday's Blurbs – Silent Dreams<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Blaine Kirsten unwittingly gets pulled into a prostitution ring when her best friend, Kami Matthews, introduces her to Josh Barnes. When Blaine refuses to become a part of his operation, she faces brutal consequences. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Detectives Jane Adams and Casey Jorgan are assigned to the case. Almost immediately, Casey finds herself unable to separate her personal emotions from this case, which jeopardizes her career.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Dreams-Susan-K-Drony-ebook/dp/B01NAH0JX7/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485190769&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=silent+dreams+by+susan+k.+droney ">Amazon</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/silent-dreams-susan-k-drony/1125298445?ean=2940157055226 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-63594609974491978742024-02-07T14:00:00.011-05:002024-02-07T14:00:00.135-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – The Black Heart<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">After three members of Carter Rogers' close-knit New England family end up dead within weeks of each other, the family begins to suspect that one of their own may be responsible. Carter soon realizes that most of his family, and even the investigators, suspect his wife and he is determined to prove her innocence. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available in paperback and ebook.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Heart-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B071DM2F3J ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-black-heart-susan-k-droney/1126269195?ean=9781629896977 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-67317607623724760102024-01-31T14:00:00.011-05:002024-01-31T14:00:00.132-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – Twisted Lives<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">When a series of murders hits too close to home, Detective Daniel Trevors' life is ripped apart forcing him to question everyone and everything he's ever believed in.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Detectives Daniel Trevors and his partner, Ben Wilson, are hot on the trail of a murderer who appears to kill just for the fun of it, but they soon realize that the case is more complicated than they thought. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available in paperback and ebook.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Lives-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B077R9FQ66/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twisted-lives-susan-k-droney/1005415409?ean=2940158855924&st=PLA&sid=NOK_DRS_NOOK+EBooks_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP75008&gclid=CjwKCAiAr_TQBRB5EiwAC_QCqyTnhbxFVKGdSd5g4wR5m1BlluprTMJATor_c6lebHcQkQ4Mji3pXxoCLwMQAvD_BwE ">Barnes & Noble</a><br /></span></p><div><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-60365449124923273252024-01-24T14:00:00.011-05:002024-01-24T14:00:00.133-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – Maggie Quinn<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">In 1840's Ireland, with most of her family wiped out from disease and the fields ravaged by the potato famine, Maggie Quinn, along with her younger brother Patrick, realizes she has no choice but to leave her beloved Ireland. Leaving Ireland isn't as easy as she thinks and she's forced to make a daring escape for the better life she's been told awaits her in America.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Quinn-Susan-K-Droney/dp/1629898473 ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maggie-quinn-susan-k-droney/1127545845?ean=9781629898476 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-25190756759837690752024-01-17T14:00:00.014-05:002024-01-17T14:00:00.193-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – Murder In The Pinelands<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">When a teenager is brutally murdered in The Pinelands, his friends insist it was the work of The Jersey Devil.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Christine Daniels, an investigative reporter, works with the police to determine what really happened to the teen that night.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available in paperback and ebook.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Pinelands-Susan-K-Droney/dp/1949812839/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1554675936&s=books&sr=1-1 ">Amazon - Paperback</a><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Pinelands-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B07Q7GNG81/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1554867195&s=gateway&sr=8-3 ">Amazon - Ebook</a><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1131042657?ean=9781949812831&st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Core+Good+Books+-+Desktop+Low&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=CjwKCAjwv6blBRBzEiwAihbM-avxC1aNKH6sdyxsvikXX0tMh_-Ox-A5_cUFG9uiYeWG9Qq48wdT8BoCio8QAvD_BwE "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-29232110609061279482024-01-10T14:00:00.011-05:002024-01-10T14:00:00.134-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – Shattered Vows<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">All Farrel Drake wanted was a normal family life for her two daughters and herself. When her second marriage ends up worse than the first with daily physical, emotional and verbal abuse, Farrel seeks the help of a counselor.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">She eventually finds the courage to leave her husband and settles into a happy routine with her daughters. Just when Farrel's starting to believe her new beginning will work, threatening phone calls shatter her peace. When Farrel realizes fear is no longer able to rule her life, her real new beginning starts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available in paperback and ebook.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Vows-Susan-K-Droney/dp/1951642007/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1573844177&sr=8-1 ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-vows-susan-k-droney/1134683262?ean=2940160903620 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-25227427674572537132024-01-03T14:00:00.008-05:002024-01-03T14:00:00.130-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – All I Want Is You<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Rachel Sanderson, a pretty young woman struggling to support her young son, meets handsome firefighter Caleb Jason. Long dormant feelings in her come to life. As their relationship intensifies, she makes the decision to tell him the secret she's been hiding and why she'd lied. Before she can tell him, though, her past comes back to haunt her.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-Want-You-Susan-Droney-ebook/dp/B082H5LCLK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1576640439&sr=8-1 ">Amazon</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.extasybooks.com/all-i-want-is-you "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Extasy Books</span></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-9800664148489061772023-12-29T13:10:00.003-05:002023-12-29T13:10:38.581-05:00Wednesday's Blurbs – Hidden Desires<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">When Sage Ralston takes a job at Boylston Electronics, she soon finds out that her job is more than she bargained for. Under the guise of assistant to the company's owner Charles Boylston, she has actually been hired to spy on her fellow employees. As Sage tries to determine who is sabotaging the company, all evidence points to Connor Michaels who works in the research lab. After getting to know Connor, Sage has her doubts that Connor is the person leaking information about the company and joins forces with the woman to find out who the real culprit is.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Desires-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B01E9D92CA?ie=UTF8&keywords=Hidden%20Desires%20by%20Susan%20K.%20Droney&qid=1463711431&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 ">Amazon</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hidden-desires-susan-k-droney/1015824045?ean=9781603132879 ">Barnes & Noble</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hidden-Desires/Susan-K-Droney/9781603132879 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Simon & Schuster</span></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-30545689037961998512023-12-27T14:00:00.013-05:002023-12-27T14:00:00.245-05:00Excerpt Wednesday – Silent Dreams <p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">She chewed her bottom lip. "I couldn’t do it, Josh. It wasn’t the right time. You should’ve seen her. Some creep roughed her up and almost raped her last night. She’s in bad shape." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"You have twenty-four hours to talk to Blaine and convince her to work for me—no more, no less. Do I make myself clear?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Josh, there’s no way Blaine will go for it. She’s different—you know what I mean—too innocent. I can’t force her to do this. All the other girls came on board willingly. I’m sure there are a lot of girls who would love to join, but not Blaine. I think this is a bad business decision." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"How I run the business is no concern of yours." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"But Josh, what you’re asking me to do is illegal." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Twenty-four hours!" he snarled. "Don’t cross me, Kami." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The line went dead. "Dammit! Now what do I do?" she muttered to herself as she leaned back in her chair and squeezed her eyes shut. Her head pounded near her temples. She prepared herself for another in a series of what were rapidly becoming daily headaches. How had she allowed herself to get into this mess? But more importantly, how could she keep Blaine out of it? She needed time, but time was the one thing that Josh Barnes would never give her.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available In Paperback and Ebook</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Dreams-Susan-K-Drony-ebook/dp/B01NAH0JX7/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485190769&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=silent+dreams+by+susan+k.+droney ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/silent-dreams-susan-k-drony/1125298445?ean=2940157055226 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-56621697541276525012023-12-20T14:20:00.014-05:002023-12-20T14:20:00.135-05:00Excerpt Wednesday – The Black Heart <p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Carter emphatically shook his head. "What vendetta could anyone possibly have against my mother? It doesn’t make sense! Who would want her dead?" His eyes narrowed. "My mother didn’t have any enemies. You know that, Jake. Could it be a random act?"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> "I don’t know, Carter."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> Carter’s nostrils filled with the stench of the smoldering ruins. He coughed, and then spat at the ground. "Fill me in on what you do know, Jake." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"There’s not too much at this point," he answered, pulling on his chin. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"I’ve known you my entire life, Jake. You must have a theory." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Jake was thoughtful for a moment. "I do." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"And?" Carter persisted. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">His eyes slanted. "My theory is that the perpetrator knew your mother would be out this evening. He then entered the house and rigged up a device in her bedroom lamp that would detonate the moment she turned the lamp on." He paused. "After the lamp was turned on, everything just blew." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Carter grabbed the sheriff’s arm. "A bomb? Why? What could my mother have ever done to cause someone to want to blow up her house with her in it? It still doesn’t make sense."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Formats: Paperback and Ebook</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Heart-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B071DM2F3J ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-black-heart-susan-k-droney/1126269195?ean=9781629896977 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-17746412271342663462023-12-13T14:00:00.013-05:002023-12-13T14:00:00.170-05:00Excerpt Wednesday – Twisted Lives<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> Daniel sat at his cluttered desk with his eyes focused on a stack of files, all needing his attention. He rubbed his jaw. The murders plaguing Vickville made the other cases seem trivial by comparison. Four murders with no clues or possible motives. The killer was slick, but somewhere, somehow, he’d slip up. Someone knew something. He gulped his coffee and signed a few reports. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Ready to call it a night?" Ben called to him from his desk. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Daniel closed a folder and stood. "Yeah, the rest of these can wait until tomorrow. Lately I’ve been spending more time here than at home. When I am home I’m only there long enough to grab a few hours of sleep, and I’m back here again." He stretched. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Ben grinned. "So what else is new? But all work and no play makes Ben a dull boy. I think I’ll go to Vito’s for a couple. Care to join me?" he asked, pulling on his jacket. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Daniel glanced at his wristwatch. "Not tonight, Ben. Thanks anyway." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Got a hot date?" Ben teased. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Don’t I wish? Nah, I’ve got to get home. I need to touch base with Taylor." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Such are the demands of single parenthood. But you’re lucky. Taylor’s a good kid.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Formats: Paperback and Ebook</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Lives-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B077R9FQ66/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twisted-lives-susan-k-droney/1005415409?ean=2940158855924&st=PLA&sid=NOK_DRS_NOOK+EBooks_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP75008&gclid=CjwKCAiAr_TQBRB5EiwAC_QCqyTnhbxFVKGdSd5g4wR5m1BlluprTMJATor_c6lebHcQkQ4Mji3pXxoCLwMQAvD_BwE "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-52234046353809251632023-12-06T14:00:00.012-05:002023-12-06T14:00:00.134-05:00Excerpt Wednesday – Maggie Quinn<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> She did have a glimmer of hope, though. If what Paddy told their mother was true, they at least wouldn't starve to death. She didn't know which was worse, dying of the fever or dying from starvation. "Is it true what you told Ma, Paddy? Do we have some potatoes? Can we afford some decent food for Ma?" she asked optimistically.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"I didn't tell Ma anything, Maggie. I can't lie to her. I told her we would be fine." Patrick was thoughtful for a minute. "I suppose I was not truthful with her because we won't be fine." He ran a hand over his chin. "We have nothing, Maggie. There's nothing left! Year after year, the crop has failed. There's no hope left. The land is in ruins." He glanced around the almost barren room. "We don't have anything left of value to sell even if we could find a buyer." He shook his head. "It's done," he said wearily. "All hope is lost."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Maggie jumped to her feet. "No, Paddy! I won't give up! There has to be a way. We need to stay strong and keep our spirits high for Ma's sake. We need to keep trying." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Patrick's eyes welled with tears as he looked at his sister. "The earth has swallowed up the beautiful land we once knew, and left nothing but a filthy putrid black mass in its place. It will never be the same, Maggie. Can't you see?" His jaw jutted out defiantly. "You are a dreamer. Your dreams never come true. This is the real world, Maggie. Why can't you see? You need to face the truth."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, and Ebook</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Quinn-Susan-K-Droney/dp/1629898473 ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maggie-quinn-susan-k-droney/1127545845?ean=9781629898476 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-51056594525100114712023-11-29T14:00:00.019-05:002023-11-29T14:00:00.131-05:00Excerpt Wednesday – Murder In The Pinelands<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">A twig snapped behind him, startling him. He aimed his flashlight toward the noise. The light flickered and went out. "Damn," he muttered. Another twig snapped. Aaron twisted his head in the direction of the sound as snapping twigs drew louder. Evan and the girls were getting even with him. That was it. They wanted to prove he wasn't as brave as he'd boasted. He relaxed a little.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Not funny, man," Aaron called out as he peered into the pitch-black woods. "I know you're there, Evan. Are Jensyn and Kennedy with you?" The snapping twigs stopped. "Come on, Evan. You've made your point," he called. He glanced around himself. "What the hell?"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">His voice caught in his throat as two red glowering, what he assumed were eyes glared back at him. Aaron tried to run, but fear kept his feet frozen to the spot as the glowing red eyes blinded him. His headache intensified, and he slumped to the ground.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available in Paperback and Ebook</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Pinelands-Susan-K-Droney/dp/1949812839/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1554675936&s=books&sr=1-1 ">Amazon - Paperback</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Pinelands-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B07Q7GNG81/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1554867195&s=gateway&sr=8-3 ">Amazon - Ebook</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1131042657?ean=9781949812831&st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Core+Good+Books+-+Desktop+Low&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=CjwKCAjwv6blBRBzEiwAihbM-avxC1aNKH6sdyxsvikXX0tMh_-Ox-A5_cUFG9uiYeWG9Qq48wdT8BoCio8QAvD_BwE "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-8059563458776639822023-11-22T14:00:00.010-05:002023-11-22T14:00:00.139-05:00Excerpt Wednesday - Shattered Vows<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Farrel struggled to hold back her tears. Why couldn’t her husband be this gentle all of the time? This same scene played out over and over after his abuse. She had it memorized. Robert would act as though nothing had happened, and even express surprise at her bruises and deny responsibility for her injuries. His excuse would be that she happened to be in his way and stumbled, or that she was imagining the abuse and then feign shock that she could ever think he would hurt her. Robert even offered to help her find a counselor for the mental and emotional problems he insisted she had. Sometimes she wondered if she was losing her mind. Her daughters witnessed many of his attacks, but his answer was always the same. They were lying about him because they hated him and wanted to make him look like a monster to the world. Farrel knew that somewhere within himself, he knew his guilt. 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That was all it took, a glance. The unaccustomed emotion stunned her for a few seconds, and she quickly shook it off, hoping the others hadn’t noticed even though she felt the heat rise to her cheeks.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> She smiled faintly and nodded. "If you’d like, Caleb," she answered softly. "I’d love to have you join us." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Thank you. I would like to join you," he replied. "I haven’t gone looking for a Christmas tree in a long time, not since..." His voice trailed off. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Tom slapped Caleb on the back and said quickly, "Good. I can use the help loading the tree." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Rachel witnessed the sorrow in Caleb’s eyes, which left as quickly as it had come. She felt a pang of sadness for him, remembering what Kate had said about the sudden death of his wife. Holidays must be extremely difficult for him. She couldn’t imagine what pain he was experiencing and prayed she’d never have to. She hoped Caleb could find some joy in sharing the rest of the day with them. He’d certainly given the children joy today in his role as Santa, and she assumed he received even more in return, watching the children’s excited faces. Hopefully that helped to ease some of his pain.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-Want-You-Susan-Droney-ebook/dp/B082H5LCLK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1576640439&sr=8-1 ">Amazon</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.extasybooks.com/all-i-want-is-you "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Extasy Books</span></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-41513930339228690202023-11-08T14:30:00.012-05:002023-11-08T14:30:00.133-05:00Excerpt Wednesday – Revenge<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Donna’s features hardened. "That bitch and her tight ass mother did that to you. If it weren’t for them, two, you would have never had to go away from home. Christine Westmiller always had it in for you trying to cause trouble and break your marriage up. Zoey believed her mother instead of obeying you. Someday they’ll get theirs." She gripped the steering wheel tightly. "You can count on it." She reached over and gave Jackson’s hand a quick squeeze. "Do you think you can forget about that place, Jackson?"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Probably not. At least not for a while." He grunted as he drew a deep breath. "It does feel good to be free, Ma. No one looking over my shoulder, watching my every move, and telling me what to do and when to do it. The nights were the worse. All the screaming and crying." He gritted his teeth.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B00NF5JC6U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1431057865&sr=8-3&keywords=Susan+K.+Droney ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/revenge-susan-k-droney/1120631379?ean=2940046365450 ">Barnes & Noble</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.extasybooks.com/revenge-Susan-K-Droney "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Extasy Books</span></a><br /></p><div><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-48561169005365358702023-11-01T14:00:00.014-04:002023-11-01T14:00:00.141-04:00Excerpt Wednesday – The Stalker<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">He began to relax. Finally, he had friends, and he owed it all to Rebecca. She wanted everyone to get to know him. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Don’t drink that poison, Jeremy. They’re trying to weaken you, the demons warned. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Luke threw an arm around Cassi. Jeremy watched as his fingers softly massaged her bare shoulder. He stole a look at Rebecca wishing he were rubbing her shoulder as her head rested on his chest. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Nicholas sat down next to Rebecca and carefully put an arm across her shoulder, drawing her close to him. She rested her head on his chest, then ran her fingertips up and down his arm. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">No! he silently screamed. No, I’m supposed to be the one holding her and touching her. The demons ridiculed him. We warned you, she doesn’t want you, they laughed. He gulped down the rest of his beer, forgetting about the bitter taste. He had to quell the rumbling erupting inside of him.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available in Paperback and Ebook</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stalker-Psychological-Thriller-Susan-Droney-ebook/dp/B01C0YATPE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Stalker+by+Susan+K.+Droney&qid=1575832308&sr=8-1 ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stalker-susan-k-droney/1102295040;jsessionid=64E4BB488A84BEABEF1A57903391D7E9.prodny_store02-atgap09?ean=2940157800482 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-42678617574279225862023-10-25T14:00:00.017-04:002023-10-25T14:00:00.150-04:00Excerpt Wednesday – Over The Edge<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Maggie’s patience was rapidly disappearing. "Look, if you have something to say, just say it. I don’t have time for drama queen theatrics." She put the sponge under the counter then stood with hands on hips to face her antagonist. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Is there somewhere we can go to speak privately? I don’t want to talk here, Maggie." She glanced around at the few customers. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">She shook her head. "We can talk here. Can I get you some coffee or anything?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"No, thank you." She twisted the handle of her handbag. "I don’t know how to break the news to you." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Janna, just come out with it," Maggie snapped. "I told you I don’t have the time or the patience for your silly games today." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The younger woman sighed again. "I suppose since there really is no easy way to say this, I should just come right on out and tell you." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Please do." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">She hesitated for a moment. "Chris moved in with Chelsea last night." Her eyes met Maggie’s. "You know Chelsea Howard?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Maggie felt like she’d just been kicked in the stomach. Her face flushed as a tremor slowly wound its way through her body. She inhaled sharply as Janna’s words slowly repeated themselves over and over in her mind. "I don’t believe you," she spat out tightly, gripping the counter as blood rushed to her head making her temples pound loudly against her skull. Her legs weakened. She’d pass out at any moment as Janna’s stinging words continued to echo repeatedly in her head, slowly fading in and out. She sucked in her breath.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> Available in Paperback and Ebook</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Over-Edge-Susan-K-Droney-ebook/dp/B01FZRE81O ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/over-the-edge-susan-k-droney/1100074507?ean=9781629894805 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-34056560859375718412023-10-18T14:00:00.013-04:002023-10-18T14:00:00.147-04:00Excerpt Wednesday – Silent Dreams<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Josh owns you now, Blaine. You’re his girl—his exclusive property—until he decides if and when to share you," she cried. "Don’t you see? I had no choice and I never wanted you to become involved in this. But once Josh Barnes sets his mind on something, there’s no stopping him." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"What are you talking about, Kami? Nobody owns me." Her eyes narrowed as she looked into Kami’s haunted eyes. "What’s really going on?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Tears rolled down Kami’s face. "How did you possibly think that I could afford all of this?" she asked, throwing her arms up. "Are you that naive? A private secretary doesn’t make enough to afford this kind of luxury or to live in an apartment in this neighborhood. Josh owns this building and everyone in it." She took a deep breath. "I sell my body for money. You deserve to know the truth. Surely you must have wondered about all the nights I told you I was busy and especially the obvious fact that I never had a steady man in my life. I couldn’t." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Blaine stared in disbelief. "I don’t want to hear any more," she moaned, placing her hands over her ears. "Get away from me! You make me sick." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Kami grabbed her hands and held them tightly. "You have to listen to me!" she pleaded. "I belong to Josh and so do the other girls and there is nothing we can do about it! Don’t you think we’ve tried? If there was a way to get out, I would have done it a long time ago."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Available In Paperback and Ebook </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Dreams-Susan-K-Drony-ebook/dp/B01NAH0JX7/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485190769&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=silent+dreams+by+susan+k.+droney ">Amazon</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/silent-dreams-susan-k-drony/1125298445?ean=2940157055226 "><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble</span></a><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944741278591364623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16337667.post-75411444091276129192023-10-11T14:00:00.025-04:002023-10-11T14:00:00.145-04:00Excerpt Wednesday – The Black Heart<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"It’s very simple, Sheriff. Whoever killed Rachel Rogers probably won’t stop with her death." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"It seems like he has. You see how quiet it’s been." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"He’s waiting to make his next move." Barlow was thoughtful for a minute. "He’s sending a message." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Jake almost laughed out loud at the notion, but controlled the urge. "And just what is that message?" he asked with a touch of sarcasm in his tone. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"That this is only the beginning." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Of what?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"I think something happened—could be years ago or recent—that involves one of the Rogers’."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"That’s ridiculous," Jake said dismissing him. "I’ve known that family for years. I watched those kids grow up. Not one of them has so much as gotten a speeding ticket." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Could be an act of revenge," Barlow continued. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Revenge?" Jake scoffed. "Rachel Rogers didn’t have any enemies to speak of." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Maybe you don’t know the family as well as you think you do. All families have secrets." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Not this family," Jake answered confidently. "You seem to forget Weldon is not Boston." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"I’m well aware of that." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Any other theories?" the sheriff asked, seemingly amused with the investigator. "You’re ruling out a random act of violence?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"If it was a random act, why would he hit just one house? Why not somewhere he could take out a group of people like a restaurant or the community center? 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One move and the knife would be plunged into his throat. He had to think fast, but his mind was frozen in fear. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The man shook his head. "You know what doesn’t make sense? Why would you be willing to pay back money you insist you didn’t take?" His forehead furrowed. "Sounds like that’s an admission." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"I...I don’t know, but you’ve got to believe me when I tell you that I didn’t touch the money. The envelope was sealed...you saw it! They’re always sealed." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Mr. D laughed. "If you would have counted it like you were instructed, it wouldn’t have been sealed, now would it?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"I didn’t touch it because you told us to never open an envelope if it’s sealed. Every envelope I’ve delivered and picked up has been sealed. You never said anything before," Andy protested. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Are you calling me a liar?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"No." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"Now where would you get the money to pay me back?" </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">"I don’t know." His eyes pleaded with Mr. D’s for mercy. "Maybe you could deduct it from my pay." </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The man frowned. "Maybe I could," he said slowly, "but I’m not going to." He grinned as he playfully poked the knife between Andy’s ribs. 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