Souci Alexander, a poor young woman from the mountainous interior of Jamaica, agrees to a platonic marriage in order to further an ambitious politician's career. He is running for prime minister and believes that his mixed-race background is becoming an issue with his predominantly black constituency. The Crickets' Serenade follows Souci from her initial days of joy as she becomes a member of Caribbean society, to the hopelessness she experiences when the love she develops for the man she has married is not reciprocated. In desperation, she tries to learn more about her husband, by delving into his past. What she discovers is a man whose controlled and politic exterior contrasts sharply with a stormy, passionate inner being that is capable of unspeakable horror.

Although in 2000 he became the first sideman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, “King Curtis” Ousley never lived to accept his award. Tragically, he was murdered outside his New York City home in 1971. At that moment, thirty-seven-year-old King Curtis was widely regarded as the greatest R & B saxophone player of all time. He also may have been the most prolific, having recorded with well over two hundred artists during an eighteen-year span. Soul Serenade is the definitive biography of one of the most influential musicians of the 50s, 60s, and early 70s. Timothy R. Hoover chronicles King Curtis’s meteoric rise from a humble Texas farm to the recording studios of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and New York City as well as to some of the world’s greatest music stages, including the Apollo Theatre, Fillmore West, and Montreux Jazz Festival. Curtis’s “chicken-scratch” solos on the Coasters’ Yakety Yak changed the role of the saxophone in rock & roll forever. His band opened for the Beatles at their famous Shea Stadium concert in 1965. He also backed his “little sister” and close friend Aretha Franklin on nearly all of her tours and Atlantic Records productions from 1967 until his death. Soul Serenade is the result of more than twenty years of interviews and research. It is the most comprehensive exploration of Curtis’s complex personality: his contagious sense of humor and endearing southern elegance as well as his love for gambling and his sometimes aggressive temperament. Hoover explores Curtis’s vibrant relationships and music-making with the likes of Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, Isaac Hayes, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam Moore, Donny Hathaway, and Duane Allman, among many others.

A bonus epilogue to Lure of the Wolf, Book 2 in Anna Lowe’s Aloha Shifters: Jewels of the Heart series. This short story is not a standalone book. Hawaiian Serenade takes place one week after the conclusion of Lure of the Wolf. The moon is high over Koa Point, and life has never been better for freshly mated wolf shifters Boone and Nina. Except for one little thing…

A "Wives Wanted Campaign" for the lonesome cowboys of the dying town of Mule Hollow! A far fetched idea that's working! Sugar Ray Lenox’s Hollywood dreams are in a slump so while she’s waiting on her big break she heads to Mule Hollow to help out a friend in need…Sugar Ray’s always been a fighter so she might be down but she’s not given up on her dreams. Rancher Ross Denton has had his fair share of fame and walked away. Now, he just wants to fall in love, marry and live a nice quiet life…the last thing he wants is to be dragged into opening a theater in his barn, but suddenly the starry eyed beauty he’d do good to avoid has her sights set on just that…and he’s finding her hard to resist. But could small town life with him be enough to hold Sugar? Is this the starring role in their love story the role of a lifetime Sugar Ray’s been searching for? Note: This book was previously published as The Cowboy Takes a Bride. Topics: Cowboy romance, rodeo, clean and wholesome romance, western romance, sweet romance, contemporary romance, military romance, series, romantic suspense series, mystery, romance, funny romance, modern romance, urban romance, Texas, Texas cowboys, Texas romance, beach reads, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, horses in romance, small town romance, smart romance, mystery, dogs in romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, debra clopton, debra clopton romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, new york times bestseller romance, NYT romance, new york times romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, army, army series, former military, cop, police officer, policeman, cop romance, wealthy hero, rancher, firefighter, fireman, fireman romance, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, sparks, loyalty, swoon, contemporary, Medical examiner, Doctor, best friend, friends to lovers, girl next door, Perfect for readers who love Samantha Chase, Debbie Macomber, Melody Grace, Annie Rains, Carolyn Brown, Bella Andre, Lucy Kevin, Pamela Kelley, Pamela M. Kelley, Kay Correll, Susan Mallery, Jill Sanders, Hope Ramsay, Jean Oram, Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, Chris Keniston, Linda Lael Miller, Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, A. J. Pine, C. J. Carmical, Lori Wilde, Shanae Johnson, Callie J. Brooks, Cora Seton, Jennifer Ashely, Hallmark Movies, Hallmark Romance, Barbara Freethy, Bridesmaid Series, Beach reads, happily-ever-after, sexy heroes in clean and wholesome books, books under $4.00

Step into a world of secrets, betrayal, forgiveness, and love . . . 1952. Louisa Gilchrist flees her turbulent life in England and arrives in Argentina, determined to make a fresh start. When the country’s most influential tango composer chooses Louisa as his muse, she’s hypnotized by high society soirees, powerful friends and a luxurious existence. For the first time in her life, Louisa feels safe. But love and jealousy are a dangerous combination and Louisa’s world is shattered when betrayal leads to murder. Will Louisa’s broken heart ever recover, or will she suffer the consequences of loving the wrong man? Present day. Journalist Dani McKenna’s damaged career has a chance of being resurrected if she can secure an interview with reclusive tango dancer Carlos Escudero. For years he has refused to speak about the tragic accident that ended his career, but it’s not just Carlos’s story Dani needs—he holds the key to a family mystery that has haunted her for decades. As Dani grapples with an uncertain future and Carlos wrestles with his past, they discover truth can divide just as quickly as it can unite. Will love be enough to keep them together?