Nex (Steele Brothers #2) by Cheryl Douglas

 

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF THE STEELE BROTHERS

Welcome to a family built on loyalty, second chances, and the kind of love worth fighting for.

The Steele Brothers aren't perfect men.

They've made mistakes.
Carried impossible burdens.
Loved deeply.
Lost painfully.

But when they find the women willing to stand beside them, they'll risk everything for a second chance at forever.

If you love emotionally intense romance featuring protective heroes, messy relationships, unforgettable families, and hard-earned happily-ever-afters, you've found your next binge-worthy series.

Broken heroes.
Second chances.
Love worth fighting for.

Jaci Ross moved to Florida to pursue an education, not another relationship. For the first time in her life she’s on her own. She can call her own shots and doesn’t have to answer to anyone, and she likes it that way. So when a sexy bar patron offers to take her home, she considers getting a little crazy for once.

Nex Steele is no stranger to wild parties and hot women. They’ve filled his days and nights for more years than he can count. So how can he begrudge Jaci the chance to let out her inner wild child? He can’t. As long as she agrees to do it with him... and no one else. Available from Amazon

Reader response. 4.21 out of 5.

Readers generally seem to enjoy:

• The chemistry between Nex and Jaci, particularly the strong physical attraction that gradually develops into something more emotional.
• Nex as a romantic hero—confident, protective, sexy and persistent, but with a softer side beneath his tough exterior.
• Jaci’s independence. Readers appreciate that she has moved to Florida to build her own life and is not immediately looking for a relationship.
• The Steele family dynamic. Fans enjoy seeing the brothers and continuing the family story established in Ryker.
• The quick, easy pacing. It appears to appeal most to readers wanting a steamy, uncomplicated contemporary romance with a satisfying ending.

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Ryker (Steele Brothers #1) by Cheryl Douglas

 

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF THE STEELE BROTHERS

Welcome to a family built on loyalty, second chances, and the kind of love worth fighting for.

The Steele Brothers aren't perfect men.

They've made mistakes.
Carried impossible burdens.
Loved deeply.
Lost painfully.

But when they find the women willing to stand beside them, they'll risk everything for a second chance at forever.

If you love emotionally intense romance featuring protective heroes, messy relationships, unforgettable families, and hard-earned happily-ever-afters, you've found your next binge-worthy series.

Broken heroes.
Second chances.
Love worth fighting for.

Mackenzie Steele assumed she’d be with her husband forever. He's still her best friend and the father of her children. But when weeks turn into months without intimacy, she realizes she's too young to feel so old. She wants to feel desirable again, to find the woman Ryker fell in love with twenty years ago. And there’s only one way to do that… by asking him to move out.

Ryker's blindsided when his wife tells him she wants to separate. He knew they’d hit a rough patch, but he’d never allowed himself to imagine his life without her. Now he has no choice. She seems happy without him, living life on her own terms, and he knows if he doesn’t find a place for himself in her new life, it will be too late to save his marriage.

Ryker by Cheryl Douglas has a strong reader response overall: 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,212 global ratings. 

What readers seem to be saying:

Readers like that it is an emotional second-chance marriage romance about a couple who still love each other but have lost intimacy and connection after many years together. The Amazon description focuses on Mackenzie asking Ryker to move out after feeling undesirable and emotionally distant, while Ryker has to fight to save the marriage before it is too late.

A reader review from a romance blog says the book kept their attention from beginning to end and called it “a wonderful story.” They especially liked Ryker and Mac, the idea of a couple taking each other for granted, and the “starting over” theme.

Goodreads also shows a generally positive response, which supports the same impression: readers respond well to the emotional relationship-repair storyline.

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Readers are loving Ryker by Cheryl Douglas for its emotional second-chance romance, marriage-in-trouble storyline, and heartfelt journey back to love. With over 2,200 Amazon ratings and a 4.3-star average, readers describe it as a story about taking love for granted, finding your way back to each other, and remembering why you fell in love in the first place.

Cheryl Douglas
USA Today Bestselling Author

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No Good Deeds: Mabel - Never underestimate a woman with a walker...

 

No Good Deeds: Mabel (The Westport Romantic Mysteries)

Never underestimate a woman with a walker...

At eighty-five, Mabel knows three things for certain: she has the best legs in Westport, her hearing aid works better than she lets on, and bingo is not just a game — it’s a lifeline.
So when a new bingo hall opens in town, promising bigger prizes and a charitable cause, Mabel is intrigued. She’s even more intrigued by Frank, the quiet widower who sits in the back row with a tin of homemade biscuits and the kindest eyes she’s seen since Arthur.
But Mabel didn’t spend sixty years playing bingo without learning a thing or two about numbers. And the numbers at the new hall don’t add up. Someone is skimming from the people who can least afford it — her friends, her neighbours, her community.
Nobody believes her. Her daughter thinks she’s being dramatic. Her granddaughter tells her to leave it alone. Even her bingo rival thinks she’s lost the plot.
Armed with nothing but a sharp mind, a stubborn streak, and a grudging alliance with her longtime nemesis Gloria, Mabel sets out to uncover the truth. What she finds will surprise everyone — except maybe Arthur, who always said she was the smartest woman in any room.
No good deed goes unpunished. But then again, nobody ever accused Mabel of playing it safe.

Hi, I'm Lizzie. I've just done something spectacularly stupid.

I've bought a house that's one strong wind away from being condemned.
I really should have just bought an apartment.

About the author

I’m Beth and I live on the gorgeous Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

I write funny, romantic mysteries (aka cosy mysteries), paranormal cozy mysteries,

and the odd rom com because two of my favourite things are romance and mystery.

When I’m not writing you can find me lost in a good book, passively watching documentaries

(my hubby loves them and seems to have gained full control of the remote) or scrolling

Instagram dreaming of perfect hair.

Oh, and I do love a good chat so feel free to reach out to me anytime! I can’t wait to meet you all!

xoxo

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Aimless by Cheryl Douglas - USA Today bestselling author

 

Aimless

by Cheryl Douglas (Author)  Format: Kindle Edition

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Eden
The night my husband was killed, the life I knew died with him.
Secrets revealed. A marriage built on lies.
And the only person who knew the truth was Austin Birk—my music producer, my best friend, and the first man to ever break my heart.
I don't know which betrayal cuts deeper... my husband's secrets or Austin's silence.
I only know trusting them both has cost me everything.
Yet I can’t ignore the truth.
Austin’s arms still feel like home.

Austin
I've loved Eden since we were kids. Letting her go was the biggest mistake of my life.
Watching her build a life with another man? That was my punishment.
Keeping Laird’s secret may have destroyed my last chance to win her back.
She has every reason to hate me.
But I'm done standing on the sidelines.
This time, I'll fight for her... even if forgiving me is too much to ask.

Sometimes going through hell is the only way to find your way home.

Clueless is probably one of the messiest, most emotionally complicated books I’ve written in a long time. A broken hero, jealousy, pressure, and two people trying to figure out whether love can survive everything life throws at them.

And Taz… honestly, he completely wrecked me while I was writing this book. Love, love, love him!

Available on Amazon

About the author

Cheryl Douglas is a USA Today bestselling author who kicks back in the country, surrounded by farm land and nature. Her life revolves around family, country music, travel, sports, caffeine, chocolate and deadlines.

What Readers Say About Cheryl Douglas

Readers describe Cheryl Douglas as an author of emotional, dramatic contemporary romance with strong second-chance love stories, flawed heroes, complicated relationships, and hard-earned happily-ever-afters.

Her books often appeal to readers who enjoy romance with angst, chemistry, redemption, family connections, country music settings, sports romance, and relationship drama.

Fans seem to love the emotional pull of her stories, the romantic tension, and the way her characters often have to work through past mistakes before finding happiness.

Her books may especially suit readers who enjoy:

Second-chance romance
Emotional contemporary romance
Flawed but redeemable heroes
Family and connected series
Country music and sports romance themes
Drama, forgiveness, and happy endings

Overall, Cheryl Douglas appears to be a good fit for readers who like heartfelt, dramatic romance where love is messy, emotional, and worth fighting for.

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Paul Eberz : CODA, the fourth book in the SMOKE series

CODA, the fourth book in the SMOKE series, delivers a masterclass in suspense, packed with twists, turns, and a spectacular final revelation in the tradition of Arthur Conan Doyle. At its center is a diabolical, sociopathic villain. Seeking to fulfill his own grand scheme, he exploits a contract murder issued by a greedy, elitist cabal who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

Standing against this madness is Henry “Smoke” Smokehouse. A truly selfless hero, Smoke ignores his own fragile health to protect friends and strangers alike. Backing him up is a colorful, diverse circle of lifelong friends who watch his back as he unravels a baffling mystery.

At its core, CODA is a gripping thriller anchored in unshakable values: friendship, family, loyalty, courage, and self-sacrifice.

At its core, CODA is a story deeply rooted in real-life situations even when they are affected by extraordinary challenges. The story reaffirms true life values; love, family, friendship, loyalty, and self-sacrifice.

Books By This Author.

SMOKE:

SMOKE

Reckoning

Henry

CODA

WHY

Why is based on the actual events in the tumultuous life of Malcolm Wallace, his wife Andre, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Johnson’s sister Josefa Johnson. Their lives are dominated by ambition and power, lies and deceit, and life-altering desire. Their diverse but intertwined paths led them to one of the most transformative moments in the history of the United States. November 22, 1963 — a day that changed the future of our country.

Legacy: The Cronin Chronicles

The Cronin Chronicles – Legacy begins in the rugged gold-rush mountains of Northern California.

Amos Cronin, a weathered pioneer, is alone after hardship drives his wife, Rose, back East to give birth to their son, Henry. With only his loyal mountain dog, Rufus, for company, Amos carves out a life in the wild. But he’s not alone for long. Watched by Cholok, a Kaida Tribal elder, Amos is invited into a powerful alliance with the tribe—a bond that grows from a chance meeting to deep friendship, then to unbreakable brotherhood. Together, Amos and Cholok face off against a ruthless, power-hungry enemy who threatens, the land, its people and their lives.

SHORTS

This book is a work of four authors who came together to compile a work of experiences: some fiction, some not, some funny, some sad, some poignant, some ironic, but all from the heart. It was done for a single purpose which is to put to paper a collection of thoughtful works that a reader might find inspiring or entertaining.

About the author

Paul Eberz is the author of CODA, his seventh book and the fourth in the Smoke series: Smoke (2020), Reckoning (2021) and Henry (2022). In 2025, he co-authored SHORTS, a collection of short stories. In that same year, he published Legacy - The Cronin Chronicles, a sweeping western adventure taking place in the late 1800’s. Legacy won the Real Summit Best Historical Fiction Award for 2025 an international literary contest. In 2023, he published WHY which deals events surrounding the assassination of JFK which won recognition in the Indi Best Book Awards.

Sean Joseph - AND THE WORLD TURNS

 

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NEW RELEASE: And the World Turns is a gripping, controversial thriller that dives deep into the hidden world of espionage, power, corruption, blackmail, and international intelligence networks. Inspired by real-world figures and events, Sean Joseph crafts a dark and provocative narrative that blurs the line between conspiracy and reality, pulling readers into a shadowy underworld where governments, intelligence agencies, billionaires, and criminals all play dangerous games behind closed doors.

From the very first pages, the novel hooks readers with secret meetings in Cold War Europe, covert operations, hidden agendas, and the alleged recruitment of Jeffrey Epstein into a global intelligence network. As the story unfolds, readers are taken across Russia, America, London, Israel, and beyond, uncovering a sprawling web of manipulation, espionage, sex trafficking, political influence, and secret operations that shape world events from behind the scenes.

What makes And the World Turns so compelling is its fearless storytelling. Sean Joseph blends political intrigue, intelligence warfare, organised crime, and psychological manipulation into a fast-moving narrative packed with tension, secrecy, and moral ambiguity. Readers who enjoy conspiracy thrillers, geopolitical fiction, intelligence dramas, and dark true-crime inspired storytelling will find themselves unable to put this book down.

This is not just a story about power — it’s about who really controls the world when the cameras stop rolling.

If you enjoy books that challenge the official narrative, expose the darker side of global politics, and explore the hidden machinery of influence and corruption, And the World Turns is a provocative and unforgettable read that will leave you questioning everything long after the final page.

OTHER BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR

The Butler Did It.: Is there anything he didn't do? 

by Sean Joseph (Author), Paradox Book Cover Designs (Illustrator) 

A British Prime Minister once said, "If you obey the law and pay your taxes, you can do anything you want to."

Johnny Butler picked the part of his message he liked best–the one about doing anything he liked to. Even his mother thought him “the biggest fiddler” she’d ever met, and Johnny was chuffed. He thought that the best compliment he’d ever got. People are like books; some deceive you with their cover while others surprise you with their content–Johnny ticked both boxes, but do bad choices make the best stories? You decide– this novel and its main protagonist will take you on an intriguing journey and make you question your own decisions.

The central character Johnny Butler has been created to live the role of a young man born in North London in 1967, who lived through certain events, starting with the gateway crime of shoplifting and leading to a life of crime that funded his
various addictions.

Johnny Butler was an unremarkable-looking criminal and made the most of the life he
chose to lead. There have been many highs and lows in his life. One of his therapists
described his life as similar to the Godfather. One public official described him as Al Capone
with the gift of the gab. The story covers prostitution, drug importation and dealing as well as
violent crime, contract killing, tobacco smuggling, and way too many financial crimes to list.
He managed to evade conviction until he was 42 years old and then his old life began to catch
up with him. He faced trial for organised crime in 2010. Then, as a direct result of that event,
he managed to turn his life around and found the 12-step program in various fellowships,
which helped him look at his life honestly and see how dark it had become. Since then, he has
led a different type of life.

Although he has always lived in the fast lane and sailed close to the wind, he has no
regrets and believes he has at least lived a life which, although it had to end, if he hadn’t
lived, he could never have the life he has today – which is so different, has a purpose and is
very rewarding. Boring is not a word that would describe this character’s life.
The author realised that Johnny’s behaviour needed to be worth writing about and the
book needed to be written as something worth reading. In both respects, you will probably
never have read a book like this in your lifetime.

After all, the truth is often stranger than fiction.

The Butler Really Did It: Does he ever stop? (The Butler Did It Book 2) 

by Mr Sean Joseph (Author), Paradox Book Cover Designs (Illustrator) 

The Butler Really Did It is a crime novel and the sequel to The Butler Did It

Since the publication of The Butler Did It by Sean Joseph, Johnny Butler’s life has taken on new meaning. In the sequel The Butler Really Did It, Johnny has had amazing highs and lows, albeit natural and not from alcohol and or other mind-altering substances.

He now has over 14 years of continuous sobriety. He certainly enjoys emotional sobriety for the most part. As his life continues to unfold his adventure and shenanigans continue. This novel's plot twists and adventures unfold around recovery, women, sex, and scandal before Johnny is on trial again. This time his life is on the line for sure.
This trial will change his life forever!

The only thing that can be certain is no one knows how it will end, including Johnny.

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