Once Upon a Death
Days of Death Series Book 1
by Dzintra Sullivan
Genre: Cozy Mystery
I never chose death—death chose me.
Now I choose change.
Kaah Maah had been the reaper for over a millennia. The mundane repetition
of collecting souls night after night from an ever-increasing
population was beginning to grind on him. Kaah had witnessed an ocean
of unique faces, all confronted with their final moments on earth.
Though different in appearance they all showed one final
emotion—fear.
Kaah wanted a change. He craved quiet serenity, where he could perfect his
yoga poses while listening to his favorite singer Michael Bublè.
Kaah wanted nothing more than to retire and become a ‘no one
special’ in a ‘nowhere special’ town.
When strange things began happening in Deadend, Ohio,
the
question had to be asked.
You might be able to take the reaper away from death, but can you ever
actually take death away from the reaper?
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“All I want is some peace and quiet,” Kaah whispered with a renewed hope that the small-town life is
precisely what this reaper needed.
Rork loaded himself up with bags and left.
Kaah took a final look around his office and nodded. “Thanks for the memories.” He then silently wished
his replacement luck as he shut the door on his old life…
What Kaah walks into is more than a Deadend
From Geek to Greek Billionaire
by Gloria Silk
Genre: Contemporary Romance
5 stars – Gripping story of true love,
forgiveness and happily ever after!Did he deserve her second chance? Could he love a woman with secrets?
Olivia Moore is thrilled to renovate her best friend’s
beach house in
Wrightsville Beach. But she is mortified when she literally bumps
into her teen crush, the enigmatic and sexy Greek geek, Alexander,
who heroically tackles her onto the hot sand. Nearly ten years ago
she fell for him hard and fast but he broke her heart. Now he’s her
best friend’s brother-in-law and seems to appear everywhere she goes?
Still sorry he walked away from the only woman he
ever loved the shy
bachelor is determined to earn a second chance with the unique and
spirited Olivia. Begging her to help him boost his confidence to woo
a special, secret woman—her—will his convoluted plan win her over
or lose her trust forever?
Refusing to let her secret past—or any man—distract
her from proving
herself as the most talented designer in the industry Olivia resolves
to stay away from Alexander and focus on her work. But her generous
nature prevails. She is over him so why not help the shy geek win his
mystery woman? So why is she curious to see what Alexander will look
like after his makeover? And why risk being hurt and rejected again
by entertaining foolish dreams that he might take her to beautiful
Santorini instead of the secret woman he craves?
Once the truth inevitably comes out, will Olivia and
Alexander get their
second chance to forever? Or will both their hearts and lives be destroyed?
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Bestselling author, Gloria Silk, loves writing sensuous,
uplifting and unforgettable romance and women’s fiction. Her powerful
stories are filled with passion without cultural borders, which will
take you to various exotic locales around the world. Her books focus
on the many facets of romantic relationships with strong and complex
family bonds.
Born in Russia, her love of travel was ingrained within her from a very
young age, as she has lived in various parts of Europe and the
Mediterranean. Some of her favorite visited places are Austria,
France, the Middle East, Hawaii and Hong Kong. Her next planned
excursion is to Australia and New Zealand.
England (where she was brought up) holds a very special place in her
heart
with all its history and lush, green landscapes. Her background in
English literature, writing and psychology help her create
well-rounded, unique characters.
After spending many years in London, England where she met and
married her
own loving hero, she now lives – and happily writes – in Toronto, Canada.
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Prologue
Nine and a half years earlier
Olivia hadn’t imagined that her first time would be in a large walk-in linen closet, even if it
was in a five star hotel. One tentative kiss from the shy, sweet Alexander had changed
everything.
Both of them were shaking in each other’s arms, the napkins they had come for lay strewn
beside them by their feet.
Alexander’s touch stole Olivia’s breath. Everything seemed to move in slow motion. The
inevitability was mesmerizing.
This shouldn’t be happening…We’ve only known each other a few weeks. Six whole
wonderful, romantic weeks.
But no words would come out.
Was that romantic music playing only inside her head?
Within minutes their world turned into a grown up paradise where only love and pleasure
existed.
Enveloped within those large muscular arms, Olivia welcomed the heat in her pulsating
body as she tried to control her erratic breathing.
She smiled under Alexander’s stare, grateful that he also looked as shaken up as she was.
“Olivia, wow.” His low voice surrounded her in their cocoon. She loved the delicious scent
of his understated cologne mingled with the smell of lemony fresh laundry.
“I…I’m sorry, Olivia. Are you OK? Did I hurt you?”
When she shook her head he sighed and added, “Good. I couldn’t help myself, I love
you…so much.” He kissed her again and she wanted to cry from his sweetness. Her heart
thrummed even faster as she looked up into his frank, green eyes. They were filled with awe as if
he hadn’t realized the intensity of what he felt until the words had come out.
Their incredible bond of having given each other the gift of their virginities could never be
broken. She felt it in her bones and saw it clearly in his face that Alexander was in the same
exact nirvana.
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As if psychic, he whispered into her temple, his warmth breath sending shivers of delight
through her body, “You know I love you very much, right, Olivia? So much…it hurts. This isn’t
just…”
She nodded and smiled, blinking tears away to enjoy the vision of the adoration in his
eyes. In his arms she felt absolutely beautiful, not overweight or clumsy, or geeky.
Everything felt so perfect, so right.
She could imagine meeting his large family, those Anderson boys and the parents. She
visualized how much her parents and her younger sister, Lisa would love this humble, shy yet
amazing guy.
But there was no rush for any of that. At eighteen she was still in college to pursue interior
design, and he was considering his options right here in Wrightsville Beach or in his birth
country, Greece.
“I can’t wait to show you off at the gala tomorrow.” Alexander’s deep slow laugh
reverberated within his chest straight into her heart.
“You make me so happy, Olivia. I could never imagine feeling like this about anyone in
the world.” His lips trailed her temple to her ear, then from her cheek to her mouth.
Another kiss to seal their love. It was magical.
She was about to admit her love for him when the loud knock on the door jarred her.
“Hey, Alexander, are you there? Where’d you disappear to?” Brittany’s nasal voice broke
through their haven.
Cool air met Olivia’s exposed upper body, making her shiver.
Alexander sighed and with a regretful expression let her go. “Be there shortly.” He called
out. Then he helped her with her with her blouse before adjusting his own clothing.
“This summer, today, they’ve been the most important times of my life. You’re
unforgettable. My Olivia.”
She felt her lower lip tremble again as she kept her happy tears at bay and smiled. They
would see each other later and she would tell him that she loved him too.
It would all work out, she just knew it.
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I didn’t realize when my teen turned 16 how many things would change quickly. From permit to driver’s license, getting his first job, getting on our car insurance, getting him his first bank account, prepping for SATs, planning for college…oh man. It’s been a whirlwind experience since he is my first of 4 kids to go through this. All of this means financial changes too. Here’s some tips to help both you and your child prepare for all these changes financially (I’m still working on the emotional part) with a post inspired by Roseland Associates.
Be Open With Your Teen About All The Financial Aspects of Driving
Before my teen even got his permit, we talked about the financial responsibilities of driving. It’s not just putting gas in the car or buying a car. It’s inspections, maintenance, tires, car insurance, etc. I recently needed new tires on my SUV, and an oil change. I also noticed my car was pulling to the left so I assumed it needed an alignment. What came out of it was a $2000+ bill because they discovered busted shocks and struts, a power steering leak, and the other items that need done. I was very open with my son about the work and how much each item costs.
Give Them Some Financial Responsibility When They Start Driving
I understand that my son will not be able to take care of all the expenses of driving at this point in his life but it’s a good opportunity to teach him that there are bills every month. This is a good opportunity to teach him financial responsibility. He decided to get a part-time job based off the discussions. We’ve decided since he has a job he will pay us $25 a month towards his car insurance and will be responsible for putting some gas in the car when he takes it. I’ve talked to my husband and his father about teaching him some basic vehicle maintenance like oil changes, tire changes, checking fluids, etc. Even if you aren’t interested in having your teen get a job just yet, if they get an allowance, even paying $5 a month towards insurance can help them understand that there is are monthly re-occurring bills. This can help them learn to start planning ahead financially.
Shop Around For Insurances
You may think the Insurance company you’ve been with for years will be just fine when your teen starts driving. After sourcing information from other parents that had already been through the driving phase we decided to take another look. We had been with our insurance company for years. My husband had no interest in changing. I finally talked him into getting a few quotes from an insurance broker and we found out pretty quick that our insurance was one of the most expensive companies out there. It was going to be even more expensive when we were ready to add my son. Our insurance was going to double on our already high premium. We ended up finding another company in which we would actually pay less than what we’re paying now WITH my son added for the same amount of coverage! Crazy right!? It pays to shop around.
Driving School and Good Grades Matter
We opted to put my son through driving school. While it did cost us $300 upfront, the peace of mind of having a certified instructor and the insurance discount made it all worth it. His driving instructor was also able to test him for his driver’s test. My son got to take his test with someone he was comfortable with! I wish I would have had that. The insurance discount varies with insurance companies but it can be 10-20% savings which can be a big deal when adding a new driver to your insurance. Most insurances also give a good student discount. If your teen has a “B” average or better that can lead to even more discounts.
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A lot of things happen at 16. Driving, insurance, possibly a part-time job, college prep, etc. If you’re reading this and you’re not quite financially prepared yet, it’s a good idea to start getting your own finances in order. Credit scores can help play a part in insurance prices too. There are plenty of resources out there from financial help books to debt consolidation services like Roseland Associates. Making better financial choices now can help with all the major life events for you and your teen.
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Give your teen some of the financial responsibility with driving even if its as simple as paying $10/mo towards insurance insurance but don’t overburden your teen with expenses they can’t possibly cover.
I know you might be loyal to your insurance company but they may not be the best fit for a new teen driver. Shop around, you might find you can save a ton of money when your teen starts driving.
Getting your own finances straightened out is always a good thing. But with a teenager it will help you be better prepared to tackle higher insurance rates, higher education expenses, etc. If it seems overwhelming seek help from professionals like Roseland Associates.
Things like good grades and driving schools can help with discounts on insurances.
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