a southern exposure

Eve Thompson found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. "Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister," she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. "You have to get Mr. Charlie to marry you, everything we have depends on it!" said she. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Anthony Charlie's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by the memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Eve Thompson on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now-abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Anthony Charlie!

Kelly Moran is a bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself. Kelly is a RITA® Finalist, RONE Award-Winner, Catherine Award-Winner, Readers Choice Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, and landed on the "Must Read" & "10 Best Reads" lists at USA TODAY's Lifestyle blog. She is a proud Romance Writers of America® member, where she was an Award of Excellence Finalist. Her books have foreign translation rights in Germany, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands. Kelly's interests include: sappy movies, MLB, NFL, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic, but don't tell anyone. She's originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her three sons, her two dogs, and a cat. She loves hearing from her readers. www.AuthorKellyMoran.com A "Must Read" on USA Today's Lifestyle blog! His best friend...His muse...His fantasy... Billionaire photographer Noah Caldwell has spent ten years biding his time for the chance to tell his best friend Raven Crowne the truth. He wants her. With the threat that brought him to her in the first place finally behind him, they begin a hot affair he's only dreamed about. And reality is far better than fantasy. Yet beautiful Raven has her own dark history, one he's trying desperately to release from her. But as their passion deepens and turns into more, his past rises up from the shadows to claim one last victim…and Noah could lose the only person he can't live without.

Shen Yugui found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. 'Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister,' she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. 'You have to get Mr. Fei to marry you, everything we have depends on it!' she said. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Fei Nancheng's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Shen Yugui on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Fei Nancheng!

In the year 3050, humanity is still recovering from a devastating war that took place 1000 years ago. The war was fought between various alien races and resulted in the destruction of Earth. To protect humanity, a group of warriors known as the Annihilators was formed. These warriors, known for their exceptional strength and powers, have been keeping the peace in the galaxy for the past 200 years. Our story follows the journey of a young man who is about to embark on the path of becoming an Annihilator, facing the challenges of the grueling selection process and the dangers of the Southern Legion, the elite squad within the Annihilators tasked with dangerous and life-threatening missions. Will he rise to the challenge and become one of the elite warriors?

Cold War, hot spies, y'all. Vincent and Kolya are back -- in the Deep South. They must protect a brilliant chemist and his family while the man completes the new formula he's promised to sell to T.H.R.U.S.T.<br><br>The assignment should have been a piece of pecan pie, but F.I.S.T. has its eye on the formula, and the local rednecks take exception to a bunch of Damn Yankees moving into their territory. Can the two spies keep the family safe? Will the doctor's two precocious children sabotage the whole assignment?<br><br>And what about Vincent and Kolya's new relationship? This is their first assignment since they made the decision to move in together. Can they cope with the strain of the job ... and the humidity? Or will their new romance be put on the back burner along with the grits and collard greens?

In a world where magic thrives and mythical beasts lurk in the shadows, Tohgi Akura is born into the unforgiving southern district of Vandekar, a lawless land ruled by bandits and plagued by poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, Tohgi harbors an audacious dream: to achieve that dream he must become a Knight, a title synonymous with honor, power, and nobility. His raw talent rivals the elite, but his lack of noble heritage leaves him scorned by the privileged. Yet, Tohgi’s unwavering determination and resilience catch the attention of influential figures who see potential in the unrefined boy. With their assistance, Tohgi rises through the ranks, challenging a society built to keep people like him in the dirt. But ambition has its price. As Tohgi carves his path toward greatness, his defiance against the status quo ignites conflicts that spiral into devastating wars. In his quest to protect those he loves and what he stands for, Tohgi must grapple with the weight of his choices and the sacrifices demanded by his legacy. Will Tohgi Akura go down in history as a hero, a tyrant or just another man. His story is one of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting cost of dreams. Do not hesitate to comment your thoughts at any point in the story, it would bring me great joy to be able to interact with readers of my work. I hope to see you on the other side. PS: Bold text indicates the use of magic, parenthesis () indicates thought. Thank you! Enjoy! :)

You never realize what someone is dealing with until you break down their walls. That's what these 4 people had to do, they had to break down each other's walls and see all the ugly there is. Kate is married to very dark man. Mac is suppose to bring her husband down but finds himself wanting to save Kate in the process but does Kate need to save him too? Ryan is riddled with guilt and blackmailed to betray, but will he give up love and family just to keep his secrets? #violence #erotic #trauma #epiclove

First installment the in Southern Nights Series. Kathryn came off of the break up with Alex unsure of who she is anymore. Time has passed, Alex goes on a down hill spiral after losing her. Enter Nathan Hail. Her ex boyfriends best friend. He is the perfect guy always calm and collected but deep down he's constantly fighting a war within himself. Nathan sees Kathryn as the ultimate prize over his best friend and Kathryn was filling an empty void. This twisted romance will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. Will love conquer all? Can Alex win her back? Search Book Two Solace already in progress

Upon waking up, Lin Yan unexpectedly crossed the dangerous world of Manwei and became an ordinary person. Fortunately, the Awakening Foundation popularization system, as long as it is widespread enough, can summon shelters in the Meiman World, and obtain all shelter features, as well as countless rewards! So the whole Marvel world went crazy. As long as we leave our sight, we will break the sculptures of all living creatures? A shy person who will be hunted down to the ends of the earth with just one glance? Looking at the lizard that is immortal and can continue to evolve, Haoke directly fell into autism. Nick Fury: "Help! Compared to the foundation, the Divine Shield Bureau is like a child's family!" OAA: "No, what the hell is this event? Even I was taken second?"

"A stories from a distant past will bring light to the future. And among every stories, holds a secret of truth." ******* A soon to be the next ruler and his friend rescued a lad who doesn't remembered some memories. A story of a ruler who wants to make differents and create a new life for the people he cares about after his closest friends died. He vowed to change what his ancestors could not changed which his grandparents left everything in his hand. A huge decision that will change the course of his land, a change that would mark in history. She, whose families and friends were killed lost all hopes and dreams she had, and thought her life was curse as death follows her. He, whose life evolves only on making his empire a place of peace which he dreams, like what his grandparent's hopes he can accomplish. Would he be able to restore the hopes that was all lost by an unfortunate fate? Will she be able to find new dreams in her life? "Would you do me the honor of this last dance.", he said giving her his hand that's holding a middlemist rose which she remembered reading it on the book. She look to him confused while pointing at herself in which he just smile and nodded, thus reluctantly she took the flower and his hand nervously. While dancing with the melody, and moments after she heard him sigh and says, "Next time, don't go roaming around the mansion alone with a man that you don't know. Understood?" "B- But he's a guest." "Even so. You didn't even know him, and you even talked and letting him kissed. Were you trying to seduced the man?", he asked coldly looking down at her. Shocked. She look at him wide eyes. Her hazel-brown eyes paired with his dark red eyes, which captivate her. She says in a whispered averting his gaze, "I do not! I'm not that kind of woman. I'm not raised by my family that way! And besides I will hold this curse fate to myself alone." "Alone?", he said twirling her and pulling her closer by putting his hand on her back. Pairing his dark red eyes at her. "You say..."