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Juked: Volume 1 - When team captain Daniel Zavarro and new single mom Quincy Watson begin to cross paths often, an unlikely friendship evolves. Feelings change. Lines get crossed. Before they know it, they’ve been Juked. Groupie: Volume 2- My body is no one’s business. So why is Rowen Flanigan making me re-think how I live my life? He’s only a rookie. Goalie: Volume 3 - Letting the fame and notoriety go to his head, Santo DeGuajarado lost the things he loved the most- his family. Now he has one shot to make it right before losing at this relationship game and he’s determined not to miss this time. Deflected: Volume 4 - When a new and unexpected development suddenly arises, Tiffany and Rowen realize all their plans are about to become irrelevant. Things will never be the same when their lives are deflected. These books contain sexual explicit scenes and are recommended for ages 18+. Texas Mutiny is created by M.E. Carter, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

In the quiet Texas town of Arcadia in 1985, the lives of a group of ordinary teenagers are forever changed when a secret government experiment in the Texas Experiment Lab goes horribly wrong. Ivan, a mysterious boy with no memory of his family, escapes from the lab by accidentally opening a shimmering portal after a burst of emotion. As he flees , several unexpected things happen in the lab that threatens the fabric of the town and the safety of everyone who lives there. The story centers on six teenagers: Mikk is clever, sarcastic, and quick-thinking, often taking the lead when chaos erupts. Jessy is logical and resourceful, providing stability during the most frightening moments. Hazel is brave but impulsive, her loyalty sometimes getting her into trouble . Justin brings humor and energy, but beneath his jokes, he’s deeply protective of his friends. Sharon is responsible and level-headed, often mediating conflicts and keeping the group united. Ivan is confused and cautious, carrying the trauma of his abduction and experiments. He possesses the unique ability to create portals, which he barely understands or controls. When Ivan’s arrival at their school unleashes a chain of supernatural events, the friends are thrust into a nightmarish adventure. Monsters swarm from newly opened portals, and the local authorities can’t comprehend the danger. The kids must rely on their wits, courage, and trust in each other to rescue the whole town texas with the help of Ivan . The rescue mission pushes them all to their limits, demanding teamwork and sacrifice. Along the way, they discover the government’s chilling role in Ivan’s abilities and the opening of the portals. Friendship and loyalty anchor the group as they sneak past soldiers, race against time, and face creatures beyond their imagination. Mikk’s plans, Jessy’s solutions, Hazel’s bravery, Sharon’s leadership, Justin’s spirit, and Ivan’s unique power all become essential. Each character is forced to confront their greatest fears—whether it’s abandonment, responsibility, or facing the unknown—while growing stronger together. At its core, the story is about ordinary kids facing completely extraordinary events. As they fight to escape the monsters and close the portals, they learn the true meaning of friendship and discover strength they never knew they had. The tale blends science fiction, coming-of-age, and suspense, capturing the essence of how young people can become heroes when the world turns upside down

Jesus Mendoza is looking to get away from big city life and forget about his cheating ex-boyfriend. So when he has the opportunity to film a local Posada at a progressive church in South Texas, he takes the first ticket out of Chicago and heads to Puntos Del Rey.<br><br>The first thing he notices is the heat, but the second is hunky Frank Villalobos, his guide for the week of the Posada. While Jesus tries to keep things professional, his attraction to Frank is undeniable. As Jesus gets to know the members of the church and their stories, he learns about a culture that has long eluded him. But will he get to learn more about Frank, too?

2 childhood best friends, she moved away after a tragedy. While working in Colorado she gets an unexpected visitor. Will there be a conflict or will an old relationship be rekindled?

A small-town boy, through relentless effort, masters competitive poker and ultimately steps onto the grand stage of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). His journey is not just about the game; it's a thrilling tale of revenge against the underground forces that murdered his best friend. The protagonist, Matt Damon, not only learns the most advanced poker strategy, GTO (Game Theory Optimal), but also inadvertently discovers his unique "Ghost God Realm" in Texas Hold'em. Battling his way through countless obstacles, he pursues his dreams and vengeance, rising to the pinnacle of poker legend.

Texas has always had lonely roads at night. People are used to silence and darkness—but not to the endless knocking at their doors. They are known as the Black-Eyed Children—kids with pale faces, flat voices, and eyes as black as void. They cannot enter your house or your car… unless you give them permission. Ethan, a freshman in Texas, never believed in such folklore. Until one night, when he stopped at an old gas station, a child tapped on his car window and whispered: "Please… let us in." Since then, Ethan has never truly been alone again.

Sophie Wexler transmigrated into a novel about The Galaxy, becoming the vicious, F-rank Healer-class cannon fodder. The original owner constantly caused trouble and made things difficult for the female lead, earning her the hatred of the entire internet. Upon transmigrating and seeing that everything had been ruined by the original owner, Sophie's only thought was: "What kind of nightmare start is this?!" To escape the original owner's fate, Sophie Wexler worked diligently, conducted herself conscientiously, stayed away from the male and female leads, compensated the soldiers harmed by the original owner, and strove to be a model citizen of The Galaxy, absolutely refusing to be the cannon fodder 'offed' by the Imperial Marshal! Broke and powerless, Sophie also had to support a man who'd been innocently dragged into the original owner's mess. She had no choice but to hustle. She started live streaming, became a masked singer, and held concerts. At first, netizens were scornful: 【Tsk, how good can she possibly sound?】 Later, the netizens were forced to eat their words. 【Damn, that's so good I'm on my knees!】 【What the hell, the violent episode of my Disorder Period has actually been soothed?!】 【The toxins in my Spiritual Sea have actually been eliminated!】 Her live streams went viral, the masked singer became a huge sensation, and tickets for her concerts were snapped up across The Galaxy. Sophie was content, thinking, "This time, I must have finally escaped the original owner's fate, right?" But what do you know, the man I've been doting on and supporting is actually the Imperial Marshal?! --- One day, Yancey Forrest came home to find that the boisterous person who was always claiming to be good to him was gone. His eyes darkened. Provoke me and then think you can leave? After catching her, Yancey traced his fingertips along Sophie's neck, smiling gently. "Why run?" Sophie trembled. "You... you're the Imperial Marshal?" His identity exposed, Yancey Forrest took her hand and slowly placed it on his own neck ring. "You know I won't kill you, don't you?"

Stella Sterling, born into wealth, had always followed the rules. Jaded by the hypocrisy of high society, she suddenly had a whim one day to have an ordinary romance. Thus, a fabricated rumor that Stella Sterling had spent a fortune to hire a Matchmaker from a dating site to find her a partner quickly spread through her circles. Those on good terms with her teased and watched the fun. Those on bad terms with her waited to see her become a joke. Later, an employee from the dating website revealed, "The company was acquired with an investment from a Vicenzan tycoon, and the profile of a certain female member with the surname Sterling was hidden overnight." The public speculated wildly about the identities of the Vicenzan tycoon and the female member with the surname Sterling. - Later on, a candid street photo that was accidentally captured went viral. In the dense night of The Spire on Vesper Island— Beside a Benz, a handsome, composed, and dignified man lifted a striking beauty in a red dress with one arm, pressing her against the car door and lowering his head for a deep kiss. In the faint light and shadow, the woman's flowing hair was swept by the wind, wrapping around the man's finger, which wore a pinky ring. Like a footnote to a romance, and even more like a vintage film frame etched into the axis of time. Someone immediately dug up the man's identity based on clues from the photo. The eldest son of Vicenza's Rhodes Family—low-profile and inscrutable, cold and untamable, and also the powerful contemporary authority of The Vesper Circle. And the alluring, glamorous belle by his side was none other than Stella Sterling. When the street photo spread to the mainland, everyone excitedly exclaimed: "The case is solved, the case is solved—"

The first time Ji Huan was to be married, the groom died just as her bridal sedan chair arrived at his door. The second time Ji Huan was to be married, the groom was struck by lightning just as the auspicious hour arrived. Having been 'returned' twice, her ominous reputation spread throughout the surrounding villages, and it seemed she would be left on her family's hands. Her grandmother, who favored boys over girls, slapped her thighs and wailed, "What sins did I commit in my past life, that you can't even be sold for a single tael of silver!" Ji Huan: "...You might not believe this, but I'm destined for great fortune in the future." Yikes! There's a rule that "those who are unmarried by the age of seventeen will be assigned a husband by an official"? Not to worry, not to worry, I'll just find a fake husband to deal with it. That vagrant at the village entrance... if he cleans up, he's actually quite presentable. It'll be him!

She crashed her cheating fiancé's wedding in mourning attire and walked out with a marriage certificate from the most dangerous man in the city. Sparkle Gold thought she had it all: a booming agency, a loving fiancé, and a rising-star cousin she raised with her own hands. Then she woke up in a car speeding toward the ocean and overheard the two people she trusted most plotting her death. She survived. She kept the evidence. And she showed up at their wedding to reveal the truth! What she didn't expect? The owner of the Sanctus—cold, ruthless billionaire Evan Saint—dragging her straight to the marriage bureau. "You wrecked my banquet hall. Consider this your payment plan." Now publicly married to a man she once chased ten years ago, Sparkle has a new mission: destroy the people who stole her company, reclaim her place in the entertainment industry, and win Best Actress. --- He married her for leverage. She stayed for revenge. Neither expected to fall.