by admin | Jun 26, 2025 | Dystopian & Apocalyptic |
Months after the dead rise up to challenge the living for control of the earth, Steve Wendell and the survivors who fled with him by sailboat from Clearwater, Florida find themselves becalmed in the Gulf of Mexico.
As their chances for survival dwindle, they come across a cruise ship drifting in the current. Seeing that the living dead only occupy parts of the ship, they decide to go aboard. Searching through an eerie, deserted opulence, they find a brother and sister in hiding.
But not just from the dead.
A religious charlatan has taken control of the ship and is promising his followers that the rapture is coming soon…If only they believe in him. He’s using his faithful in a quest for power, but after Steve and his people arrive, he wants something else.
(Dead Calm has been fixed through amazon and there will be no more problems with downloads. If you received a corrupt download prior to 4/12/2013, contact me at jonscat1@aol.com and I will correct the problem immediately.)
by admin | Jun 26, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
These five hot steamy stories feature powerful dragons, who were exiled by their clan because they were reckless and wild and how they break all rules to meet and protect their mates.
NATALIE and JUDE will be the first ones you’ll meet…
I used to be a brother, son, protector. Now, I’m a shadow. Exiled from my clan of dragon-shifters, I drift among the humans without purpose or belonging. My inner dragon snaps and snarls as it struggles to adapt, but like me, it has no choice—this is our life now.
The only human either of us can tolerate is Natalie, owner of the Buck’s Head Lodge. Her quiet strength and distracting beauty remind me of the fierce women I grew up with. But they were my trusted friends, lovers, and equals. As a human, Natalie can never know who I truly am.
Trouble is brewing, but I can’t afford to get involved. I’m a shadow, not a hero—even if my secrecy ends up costing Natalie her life.
Hiding in exile, I’m forced to conceal my supernatural powers from the humans at all costs. When my inner-dragon roars in frustration, the only thing that calms the beast is the soft laughter of the local innkeeper, Natalie. I trust the girl more than I should, but I can never risk revealing my true, monstrous, identity. Until evil comes knocking, and I’m forced to choose between a sacred oath, or an innocent young woman’s life.
This boxset includes the following books:
Book 1: Secrets of My Dragon Protector
Book 2: Trusting My Dragon Hero
Book 3: Revenge of My Dragon Savior
Book 4: Saved By My Dragon Guardian
Book 5: Rescued By My Dragon Champion
Warning: Adults Only
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by admin | Jun 26, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
A new demonic threat to our world forces me to team up with my worst enemies… Three dangerous, seductive vampires.
Since losing my mother to a vampire attack, I’ve hunted their kind without mercy. Now I’m trapped in an unholy alliance with three of them on a mission we can’t refuse.
The team leader is none other than Hudson, who broke my heart and disappeared without explanation a decade ago. Now I know why: My first love turned into the type of beast I’ve sworn to hunt.
His twin brother Jackson is equally infuriating with his charming smiles. He doesn’t act like the predator I know he is, which means he’s an even bigger threat.
Then there’s Nico, all sculpted muscle and towering stature, whose hungry gaze follows my every move, sending unwelcome heat through my veins.
We’re a band of misfits expected to fail, pawns in someone else’s game. As we fight side by side, our magic entwines with unexpected harmony, contradicting everything I was taught about their kind.
When allies turn traitor and my sworn enemies become something far more tempting, one question remains:
Will I bind myself to the very vampires I once swore to destroy?
A Match Made in Hell is the first book in the complete trilogy, Bound to the Vampires. This dark romantasy series fuses the intensity of paranormal romance with the epic scope of romantasy. Otherworldly realms, magical combat, and witch coven politics weave together with forbidden vampire bites, blood rituals forging unbreakable bonds, and found family vibes. The men will fight to earn her love, and she will choose them all.
Why readers love sinking their fangs into this spicy book
Amazing book. Feisty female character, three protective male characters — Juliana Hemerly on Amazon.com ?????
Hudson, Jax, and Nico were all great… I loved how complex everyone’s relationships were and how the group dynamic developed — Mary P on Amazon.com ?????
It held me on my tiptoes till the very end. I can’t wait to read book 2. I would highly recommend it. — Millie Lightfoot on Goodreads ?????
it kept me interested and on the edge of my seat the whole time — Brittany Richardson on Goodreads ?????
This is a great story with romance, suspense, and a unique take on witches, vampires, and demons. I like to have a plot with my romance, and this series delivers — cmc27 on Amazon.com ?????
A modern-world, dark romantasy for readers who thirst for:
Enemies to lovers angst
Forced proximity
Revenge
A strong female protagonist
Slow-burn with spice
Dark secrets and emotional scars
Double second-chance romance
Forbidden attraction
Unexpected twists
Romance with a plot
Witches and vampires fighting demons
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by admin | Jun 25, 2025 | Fantasy |
The lost crystals of power have been found, now all they need is the Key…
The Prince of Shade stirs and grows impatient. The time is close… soon he will be free and the world will burn!
War plagues the lands anew, and unity is lost. Three thousand are the years that have been counted since the Evil was vanquished. Three were the races who stood against the hated Foe and three the number of crystals used to bar the door to his prison.
But the glory days have gone. The mighty heroes are no more and the races no longer commune. Man has turned against man, while the true enemy grows strong.
Time… runs short…
Soon the torment will begin… again!
Dark Lair Trilogy:
Save a princess, win a lost war, defeat Evil, and stay alive…
Dark Lair Trilogy: Wyvern Reviews
Reviewed by Terri Stepek for Reader Views (11/01/2024) 5/5-Stars
In “Wyvern,” fantasy fans will find all their boxes checked. There are dark forces at work, armies marching, dragons, wyverns, witches, fae, and all manner of mythical creatures in a world that faces chaos at the hands of evil. There is action, adventure, loyalty, treachery, a kidnapped princess, a king in sorrow, and the rise of an unexpected leader. Some will survive, many will fall. A few lucky ones will even find love. Fans of dark, epic, regency-style fantasies will love this, the beginning of a classic trilogy. Full Review: https://readerviewsarchives.wordpress.com/2024/01/11/wyvern-by-dj-obrien/
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite (22/02/2024) 5/5-Stars
Author D J O’Brien has crafted a work that offers stacks of epic fantasy and brilliant adventure, creating a compelling narrative filled with tension and intrigue… The richly imagined world utilizes some fantastic descriptive lexis to bring it to life beyond the cinematic, offering a multi-sensory experience that feels like you’ve been thrown into the center of it all. I also really appreciated the close narrative work that’s gone into creating the diverse cast of characters, each with their own idiosyncrasies and unique way of speaking. Full Review: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/dark-lair-trilogy
Reviewed by Mike the reader on Booksprout (29/01/2024) 5/5-Stars
This story has an excellent way of bringing to life the characters and events quickly into focus with good balance of complexity and clarity. I was thoroughly enmeshed into the story from the first page. This type of fantasy is my favorite and my preferred author is Jeff Wheeler. I enjoyed this book like most of his. I finished this book in two days, I couldn’t put it down. My only disappointment, though small, was the use of magic was less than I like but that’s just me. I suspect more magic will unfold with the following books. Review: https://booksprout.co/publisher/team/reviewer/290611
Reviewed by Neil Thorne on Booksprout (15/12/2023) 5/5-Stars
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book – Fantasy series can be hit or miss at the best of times, but this book is very compelling! The best writing makes the pages fly by, and this book hit that very lofty standard very easily. Full of likable characters and believable villains, the author DJ O’Brien has built a world full of history, diversity and wonderfully described environments. I very much look forward to book two in the series! Review: https://booksprout.co/publisher/team/reviewer/238182
The Book Review Crew: 5/5 Stars
What a wonderful and epic adventure. I was honored to read Wyvern the first book in the Dark Lair Trilogy by DJ O’Brien. First I just wanted to say how much I love reading and discovering new books by Indie authors, and Wyvern is one of them. Full review here: https://thebookreviewcrew.com/wyvern-a-review-by-mary/
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by admin | Jun 25, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
After being widowed, Billie thinks she understands loneliness. She’s an outsider in her late husband’s small mountain town, looked upon by the locals with wariness and pity—with the exception of her best friend, Emma. It’s Emma who has kept her tethered to the world since her loss, forcing her to find the motivation to keep living.
As the anniversary of her husband’s death approaches, Emma vanishes without a trace, casting Billie adrift.
In her search for answers, she finds herself alone in a terrifying revelation: faeries are real, and they are wreaking havoc on the mountain valley. Worse still, she manages to offend a surly fae herbalist, landing herself in a bitter bargain: complete three tasks for him or face a worse punishment at the hands of his kin.
Caught between fear and desperation, Billie has only one option: to wade deeper into the world of the fae to find her missing friend, risking everything in the process.
