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Robyn Russo owns Big Eazy Beignets, one of the oldest and most popular beignet diners in the city of New Orleans. Robyn has spent over forty years feeding New Orleanians - the good and corrupt. As a result, she has learned how to love and fight. And when the city threatens to wipe out the stretch of Tchoupitoulas Street that has served as home for her business and other small businesses so that high-rise condominiums can be erected, Robyn dips into her bag of tricks to stave off the prominent city vultures who are spearheading the effort. Her efforts seem to have worked, until she drops ...

There is a serial killer loose in the French Quarter. He's hunting psychics and palm readers, and won't stop until he rids the world renowned tourist area of them all. The police are baffled by this elusive killer, but super sleuth, Sleepy Carter isn't.

Carnival season in New Orleans is six weeks of chaos that culminates with Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras day). In a city that thrives off of tourism year round, nothing compares to the millions of people that flock to the Big Easy to party during this time of year; which is why it's also the best time of the year to kill and get away with it. Someone is using the carnival season as the perfect cover to kill a select group of men. Trying to find the killer will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. And there is only one detective skilled enough to do that...Donald "Sleepy" Carter.

"Just think of it as a bad haircut." Hubert watched the surgeon hold up a sterile bag of circumcision tools. "A week from now you won't feel a thing." For geeky teenager, Hubert Pubes Rawlings, his new job as a shopping center food court cleaner is one thing, but a picture with the hot cleaning crew exposing him as the only cleaner who's uncut is too much, too fast. When his obscure mother stresses over his nightly dream adventures then catches his father in a single handed affair, she insists Hubert undergo a circumcision. “It’s all about sensitivity, dear. I certainly don’t want you...

**Be advised - this short story was originally published in the 4 Secrets Anthology** Mitchell Victor, a struggling writer, suspects his wife, Tasha, is cheating. His suspicions are confirmed when he snoops through her emails, and finds a message from her lover—the Police Chief. The email details the date, place, and time of their next rendezvous. Victor concocts a clever plan to crash their private party. Armed with a gun and a heart filled with rage, he carries out his plan. But, no plan is perfect—and neither is Mitchell’s. As a result, he learns a harsh lesson…never look for ...

Ashley Sandstone is a loving wife, mother, and business woman. Her husband, Kenny, is an attorney. Their life together is picture perfect - or so it appears. Ashley has a problem...she's being stalked and sexually harassed by Kenny's boss, Lexington Blackshear. Lexington is wealthy, devious, and obsessed with Ashley. He uses his influence to find out enough dirt on the Sandstone's, and proceeds to terrorize Ashley. Light pressure turns into a storm that threatens to break up a family. With her life and everything she loves hanging in the balance, Ashley tries to beat Lexington at his own ...

Wesley Paisley is an arrogant, successful, and wealthy best selling author...he's also lost. While traveling on a highway, Wesley encounters a string of tornadoes. In an effort to avoid the bad weather he detours and takes an unfamiliar rode. He loses control of his car and bumps his head so hard that he loses his memory. His publisher offers a reward for information regarding his whereabouts. Wesley is found by a dysfunctional family that decides to keep his identity hidden from him while they wait for the reward money to increase. Even if Wesley discovers his true identity, there is no ...

Vera Gordon is tired of her husband cheating on her. One night she follows him to his lovers house and kills them both. Justified? If so, then why did this crime passion lead her to standing on the tallest bridge in New Orleans recounting the series of events that transpired. There is much more to this crime than meets the eye.

Would you protect your brother if he committed a murder? What if the person your brother murdered was related to your spouse? In his trademark style, Bestselling Author, Brian W. Smith has penned a mind blowing novel that will have readers questioning whether marriage vows trump a sibling bond. The suspense is capped off by a mind blowing surprise ending.

Tammy Hill is physically abused by her husband, Chris. She manages to escape Chris' wrath and hides out at a neighbors house. While in hiding, Tammy contacts her three older brothers and ask them to come and rescue her. The brothers quickly run to her rescue, but in doing so, they overlook their own flaws: one of the brothers physically abuses his own wife; a second other brother is a deadbeat dad who is supposed to see his kids the day they leave to get Tammy; and the last brother is a minister - the ultimate conflict of interest. The three men are forced to face their own demons and ...

Donna Ledbetter inherits millions. But her financial windfall brings on more headaches than she anticipated. Her scheming ex-husband attempts to extort money from her by denouncing his paternal rights if she doesn't give him money. To make matters worse, her girlfriends have convinced her that he fiance' - the man who took care of her and her kids when she had nothing - needs to sign a pre-nup before they get married. Will Donna be able to identify her friends from her foes or will greed leave her without her money...and her man.

Four former army friends reunite in New Orleans for a "guys" weekend. What starts out as a night of reminiscing and partying spirals into a weekend that will change all of their lives forever. The guys quickly learn that time changes people. The guys went to New Orleans to party, but they all get a little something extra.

Romeo Soublet sleeps with wealthy older women for money. In other words, he's a gigolo. And in the city of New Orleans, there are a LOT of older wealthy women to make his chosen occupation extremely profitable. Expensive cars. A pricey Uptown New Orleans loft. Shopping sprees. Romeo has it all...and then his life changes. Connie Dupree, a wealthy socialite, hears of the exploits of Romeo a/k/a Gigolo Number Nine (the number assigned to him by the madam who "discovered" his talent), and arranges to spend the night with Romeo to see if everything she's heard is true. When Romeo sees the ...

The world of online business is vast and full of interesting opportunities. But it can also be complex and confusing for those who don't know it well. If you approach this world for the first time or have already tried to start an online business (with poor results), this is the book for you! Amazon FBA is a business suitable for everyone, which will allow you to earn online and achieve financial freedom even if you are a beginner and you don't have your own products to sell.

"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.'Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as they discuss topics like survival guilt, synchronicities, and the scientific evidence supporting the ...

When Todd and Rachel met it was love at first sight. Todd viewed Rachel as the mature older woman he'd always yearned to have as a companion. Rachel, a successful executive, viewed Todd as a young "hottie". After a few months of dating the couple decides to get married. Their wedding plans get sidetracked as Todd struggles to hide the couple's secret - Rachel is physically abusing Todd.

Award-winning, bestselling author, Brian W. Smith, is at the top of his writing game, and it shows in MISSING—the story about a missing child and the abusive father trying to find him. Carmen Sanders has her boyfriend, Benny Taylor, arrested for domestic abuse. Benny’s rap sheet earns him a four year prison sentence. Carmen, who is three month’s pregnant when Benny is sentenced, sees his incarceration as her chance to escape. So, without warning, she packs up her things and her six month old son, Lil Benny, and leaves town—no forwarding address or phone number. When Benny finishes ...

Transport Technology is coming soon. Visions Corporation. After revealing a new technology that is capable of replacing current methods of transportation and eliminating the world’s dependencies on oil, David Sampson struggles with the decision to make his breakthrough public. There’s no turning back when Visions, a megacorporation, releases a device the size of a cellphone which is embedded with the technology. Many embrace the new method of transportation; others protest, and a terrorist group condemn David and his family. When David realizes that society is not ready for this great ...

This audiobook presents the listener with a meticulous way of achieving prosperity. Utilizing storytelling and philosophy, the listener will undeniably be lead on a roller coaster of emotion through their own past as well as the past of the author...The book's core messages - know yourself, hold yourself accountable for your actions and behavior, set realistic and measurable goals, strive to be the best you can be - are time honored. This audiobook is designed to indulge every leader in success and does not adopt a "one size fits all" methodology.

Malik and Sheila Baptiste have been married for 13 years. In an effort to "spice" up their sex life, Mailk talks Sheile into "swinging" with their next door neighbors (Stacy and Darnell). Sheila reluctantly participates in the "swinging", but something goes terribly wrong - Malik wants to stop and Sheila becomes addicted to the lifestyle.