Kissing with Teeth

Kyle Amos’s new life was about to begin. All he had to do was die first.Eighteen-year-old athlete Kyle’s quiet world is turned upside down when he falls for the enigmatic new student named Tristan. Between protecting his overachieving younger brother and living in the shadow of his childhood best friend turned rival, Kyle finds unexpected solace in Tristan’s mysterious allure.But as their bond deepens, Kyle realizes that Tristan harbors secrets darker than he could have imagined. What starts as an innocent attraction soon spirals into a life-altering transformation, thrusting Kyle into a world he never knew existed – and leaving behind his life in ashes.Fast forward twenty-seven years, and Kyle now lives alone in a remote desert town, haunted by his past and desperate for normalcy. Working as a bartender, he clings to a fragile existence while hiding his immortal nature. Just as he contemplates ending it all one early morning, a chance encounter with Elias, a damaged yet captivating mortal with secrets of his own, ignites a dangerous passion. Elias’s fascination with Kyle’s dark nature brings a host of new threats and temptations.Their twisted romance is tested when a violent incident exposes Kyle’s secret to the world. Kyle must navigate treacherous alliances and his own dark urges to protect those he loves and find a purpose beyond the shadows.But in a world where love can cut as sharp as teeth, can Kyle truly outrun his past?KISSING WITH TEETH is an intense and inspired journey filled with danger and romance. Called a “unique take on the jock-meets-nerd trope – with a vampire twist”, this is the start of a heart-gripping series by USA Today bestselling author Daryl Banner (“When I See You Again”, “Raising Hell”, “The Beautiful Dead”) that boldly stands apart from the rest.”Intense, emotional, heart-stopping.”?????”A dark and complicated urban fantasy that is oftentragic, triumphant, heartbreaking, yet ultimately healing.”?????”This tale takes you on a journey so completely you never want to reach the final destination.The dark elements interwoven with the tender moments of love, hope and loss will leave you breathless.”?????NOTE: This book contains potentially disturbing subject matter. It is advised to check the disclaimer at the beginning of the book (use the “read sample” feature) and exercise discretion in determining whether this book is suitable for you.

See These Bones

Now a 2020 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Dystopia genreSome superheroes want to save the world. Damian is just hoping to save himself.In the post-Break world of superpowers, necromancy is the one gift nobody wants. Everyone knows what happens to Crows; they go mad and they go bad. That’s the story of infamous mass murderers like Crimson Death, Gravedigger, and Sally Cemetery. It’s also the story of David Jameson, an otherwise unremarkable man who came home one day and killed his wife, orphaning their five-year-old son, Damian.Thirteen years later, Damian has inherited more than just grey eyes and a beak of a nose from his father. He too is a Crow, doomed to become a killer unless he can find a way to avoid the violent madness endemic to his powers. When a Finder offers enrollment at Los Angeles’ Academy of Superheroes, he jumps at the chance, believing training could be the key to changing his fate. His classmates despise him, the majority of his teachers want him expelled, and his mom’s ghost hasn’t said a word since reappearing when he was nine, but Damian isn’t the kind to give up. He’s going to take control of his destiny or die in the process.It’s that or end up like his father.See These Bones is a post-apocalyptic, superhero, coming-of-age ghost story… with expletives.

The Last Perfect Dawn

“I enjoyed this masterfully woven tale of beautifully designed chaos!… This is the BEST book I’ve read in a very, very long time!”A mysterious interstellar message spreads madness throughout an observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert — but the chaos is just beginning. Security consultant Chris Sullivan and his unlikely companions come face-to-face with the apocalypse when world powers launch nuclear weapons at a sinister UFO…When security consultant Chris Sullivan is offered a contract to escort a Chinese dissident from an observatory deep in the Chilean Atacama desert, he jumps at the chance. But when he arrives, something’s off. And pretty soon he’s fighting for his life, caught up in a facility where madness has spread among the residents, something apparently transmitted from outer space.Meanwhile, the world starts to devolve, people suddenly turning violent, something attributed to an unidentified object hovering above the North Pole.As the world turns chaotic, Chris finds himself joining a group of disparate companions, consisting of a grizzled survivalist and a young woman who’s about to fulfill her destiny.And as the group struggles for survival, the major powers of the world attack the object with nuclear weapons, causing an EMP event and forever changing all infrastructure, throwing those who remain sane into survival mode.”Not the first-contact or post-apocalyptic story you expect. I’ve never read anything like it…”

The Fallen Star

For eighteen year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. Up until recently, she has been incapable of feeling emotion. And when she’s around Alex, the gorgeous new guy at school, she can feel electricity that makes her skin buzz. Not to mention the monsters that haunt her nightmares have crossed over into real-life. But with Alex seeming to hate her and secrets popping up everywhere, Gemma’s life is turning into a chaotic mess. Things that shouldn’t be real suddenly seem to exist. And as her world falls apart, figuring out the secrets of her past becomes a matter of life and death. BookWhisperer’s review5 out of 5 stars”This is definitely a book to be recommended.”Katina Hernandez’s (Tigris Eden) review5 out 5 stars“There are so many twists and turns in the story and the ending will leave you wanting more. Sorensen wrote a dark and intriguing book.”Book Passion for Life’s review“Overall, this is a fantastic debut novel. Jessica has done a great job and I’m dying to get my hands on the next book.”Newly edited version released. If you purchased a version that contains incorrect grammar or missing words, please call 1-866-216-1072 to request the updated version free of charge. Or for the UK call 1-206-266-2992.Books of the Fallen Star SeriesBook 1: The Fallen StarBook 2: Th Underworld (now available)Book 3: The Vision (now available)Book 4: The Promise (available March 24, 2012)

Taken to the Hills

Abductions and murder are not what ex-DCI Luke Sackville expected when he left the police after tragedy struck his family.

Luke’s return to the workplace was meant to be a soft landing but when a woman vanishes after being accused of taking bribes, he is assigned a disparate team and tasked with tracking her down.

Their search becomes more urgent when her disappearance is linked to the death of a second woman. When a third goes missing the hunt becomes a race against time. Luke’s return to work presents him with the most challenging case of his career as the murder victims mount.

Murder and intrigue are peppered with humour in this fast-paced crime thriller set in and around the beautiful city of Bath in the southwest of England.

Taken to the Hills is the first in the Luke Sackville crime series. If you like a team you can root for then you’ll love this page-turner. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish and David J Gatward.What people are saying about Taken to the Hills

“It was a great read full of twists I honestly did not see coming and I don’t want to give anything away but definitely GO READ THIS!!!”

“Absolutely fantastic. So easy to read. Intriguing characters brought together to try and unravel one situation that quickly turns into missing persons and murder. Twists that keep you hooked and guessing! All at a quick pace that leaves you wanting more.”

“The characters are superbly brought to life while investigating the disappearance of 3 women and the death of another. The plot is fast paced and twisty, and I couldn’t put it down.”

“People, you have to read this book. The first for new author S J Richards, it has lovable characters, a steady page turning storyline and a twist that will make your jaw drop and think wait what…”

“A fantastic debut novel set in and around Bath. A very easy read with well formed characters, a little humour and of course murder and intrigue.”