Books published by Deborah Quick

A human mob boss and an injured jaguar shifter brought together by a cruel enemy... and fate. Caden hasn't believed in fated mates since he was a cub. He figures it's more of a fairytale that shifter parents tell their kids than the reality of what passes for mates in some of the packs he's seen. But then he comes face-to-face with a human man who smells like orange blossoms and radiates authority and safety. And Caden... Well, he hasn't felt safe in a long time. While the rest of the world fears and reviles Quinten Amato and the things he does under the guise of his business, Caden is drawn to him like a cub to an alpha. He doesn't care what anyone says or what Quinten does, he and his jaguar know the kind of man he is. The kind who saved his life.The kind who comforts him when he wakes up terrified.>Convincing his bossy human they're meant to be together isn't going to be easy. Especially not when Quinten's certain Caden needs things he can't get from him-and that being a part of Quinten's life in the shadows is too dangerous. And he might be right. The Mobster's Mate is a full-length novel featuring a human with questionable morals and a jaguar shifter who only sees the best in him. You'll find an age gap, found family vibes, fated mates, and gobs of possessiveness. This title is a standalone novel set within the Kincaid Pack universe. It can be read and enjoyed on its own. However, if you'd like to understand the nuances of the world, then start your journey with The Alpha and His King (Kincaid Pack Book 1).

"After her father's unexpected death, Justice Carter is left to take care of her younger brother Jamal in the dangerous streets of New York City. Desperate for financial stability, she is forced to reconnect with old acquaintances Keisha and Luck, whose criminal ties threaten to engulf Jamal. As the FBI investigates the murder of a DEA agent with links to Luck's crew, loyalties are tested and greed takes hold. Trapped in a world of violence and deception, the siblings must navigate the grimy streets and confront the harsh realities of the American Dream. "These Streets Ain't for Everybody" is an unflinching account of the high price of ambition in the face of poverty and desperation."--

A Children's rhyming picture book. A skeleton's journey to rediscover Its smile. It tries to escape having to scare children by hiding in a church and meets an angel. The angel shows it the truth of how to discover its smile: Jesus.

Any father can be a girl-dad, but not every girl-dad is super - yet! This super girl-dad will take you on an alphabetical adventure, and you will discover what it takes to be a "Super Girl-Dad" one letter at a time.

In an age where society is becoming increasingly aware of the power of words and their profound influence on our brains and self-concept, the importance of nurturing our self-worth and self-esteem has never been more paramount. This is especially true for children. Growing up in a world where we are constantly reminded of our color, Black kids face challenges that their peers might not always understand. Systemic prejudices that persist can cast shadows on their dreams and aspirations and end up having a negative impact on their self-esteem. So it is imperative to realize the transformative power of positive self-talk and positive affirmations. This Big Book collection of positive affirmations a bundle of 2 books and is a nurturing embrace, a protective shield, and a guiding star seeking to ensure that every Black child reading it feels seen, heard, and loved. The affirmations are carefully crafted, not just as repetitive statements but as statements of strength, each one aiming to fortify the self-esteem of the reader.

Bard's Clock of Tales is the first in the Warts and All collections, a series of books that explores M. Todd Gallowglas's journey as a writer from his tentative steps in high school, through his young adulthood, and imaginings during his academic pursuits. The stories, essays, and poems in each of these volumes are not a showcase of the best of Gallowglas. These collections offer insights into a constantly growing, experimenting, and developing writer. Within each Warts and All volume, Gallowglas has decided to offer every version of a story and poem from the initial rough draft to the final, published draft.

With an expert eye for detail and strong intuition, professional investigator Glenn Matter is quickly drawn into a complex and ever-expanding mystery surrounding the violent death of a wealthy local. Matter finds himself in a tangled web of mystery and deception when he agrees to help out a friend sought by the police as a material witness in what initially appears to be a simple case of suicide. As Matter wades into the investigation, it becomes clear that this was no suicide, but a calculated murder. The pieces of the puzzle begin to come together in his mind as he uncovers new clues and follows leads down unexpected paths. As he delves further into the case, his suspicions are confirmed, but he soon finds himself at odds with the local police for whom any determination of death other than suicide is a non-starter. Amidst the chaos of the investigation, Matter also finds himself drawn to Kat, a woman he comes to dearly love, but presents her own mystery with her shrouded enigmatic life. With each new discovery, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place, revealing a dark and twisted plot that would challenge Matter's investigative skills and put his life in danger at the hands of an inept sniper. This is the first Glenn Matter mystery by Robin Hohweiler and represents his first venture into fiction writing.

But when the family of a missing man reaches out begging for coverage on her show, how can she say no?Jude soon finds out that covering crime and being in the thick of it, are two completely different things. When her heart becomes involved, the stakes rise higher than ever.In a town full of people pretending to be someone else, she has to ask herself: Can you ever really know someone?This Tangled Web is the first book in a new series about a crime podcaster turned amateur sleuth. If you are a fan of mystery series with strong female leads, romantic subplots, and new mysteries in each book... the Jude Amarante Casefiles will be perfect for you.

Rosa Valle-Lopez knows that life isn't always a smooth ride, but she believes in finding the humor in its twists and turns. In this book, Rosa shares her comical and heartwarming stories of how she learned to embrace her flaws, and how to navigate the unexpected. Whether it's enjoying her adventurous children's exploits, feeding her curiosity, or studying unique encounters with strangers, Rosa shows how humor can help us overcome challenges and connect with others. Sometimes, things might not be as bad as they seem. With her warm and funky style, she invites the reader to join her on her journey of self-discovery and happiness. Your Ears Aren't THAT Big is a book that celebrates the power of humor to heal and inspire. It's not a book of scientifically proven advice, but a book of stories that will make you laugh, think, and feel. Rosa cheerfully invites the reader to explore and enjoy any story that resonates with them.

Unqualified: The Ineligible Bachelor is for women who wonder if they were and did too much or not enough to be loved. This book was written to help you identify men who are ineligible (unqualified) to love you.

Trying to sort out the cause of shipping delays at a mine in a remote part of Nevada, Slater confronts a dilemma that threatens his very survival.

TWO STRANGERS, ONE BUCKET LIST, AND A BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER.When Ellis Smalley realizes everyone will be out of town for her birthday, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Hiring a stranger from the internet to plan her birthday sounds crazy, but when Ellis meets Griffin Peterson, and soon finds herself crashing a wedding, she can't help but think that he's planned the best birthday of her life.Griffin Peterson didn't expect to like the strange girl from the internet, but after a long night of wedding crashing and songwriting with her, he decides he doesn't want the adventure to end.Maybe they don't have to stay strangers after all.A Bucket List Birthday is a dual-POV, fast-paced, and witty romantic comedy featuring one meet-cute, a cinnamon roll love interest with thigh tattoos, and a girl who can't stand orange jumpsuits from the thrift store.

The book you are reading reveals new and incredible Godly mysteries that are coming upon the earth as we speak! This concerns the gifts of the Holy Spirit from 1 Corinthians chapter 12. There are nine gifting's listed in these verses. However, the six Spiritual human senses are meant to be the tenth gift, which is a combination present. This has been unveiled by the Creator of the vast cosmos, and now revealed to civilization by yours truly!

This life guide, "F*ck It," urges you to recognize your worth, reject mediocrity, and embrace confidence without caring about others' opinions. A no-nonsense New Yorker's perspective provides practical steps to overcome challenges, stop overthinking, and live your dream life. Covering topics from pursuing dreams to financial growth, breakups, letting go, coping with grief, and quitting your job, the book offers actionable advice for building a fulfilling life.

Hey there! Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered what they mean? "Astro Power" is a fun and simple book explaining astrology. Five common reasons millennials love astrology. Even if you don't know much about it, this book will show you why astrology is super cool! holistichealingastrology.com/

One moment of hesitation and I lost Maggie forever.Since then, we've spent the last fifteen years in this small town, circling each other and pretending neither remembers how right it felt when we were best friends.Now she's a single mom and she doesn't need a "broody, grumpy cop" like me complicating her life. No matter how many times her heated gaze scorches my skin, I can never have her in the way I want.Completely.So I push her away-but it's for her own good.Because if she knew the truth of what I did, she wouldn't just have hurt feelings--she would truly hate me.She has a guarded heart, and it's all my fault.But I don't have a heart at all. I gave it to Maggie O'Brien a long time ago.

A thrilling fantasy romance featuring reincarnation, fated mates, LGBTQ+ and plus size representation.¿¿¿ The Weaver-blessed and the Warrior. A love so intense, it spans lifetimes. A demon, a dagger, and a deadly betrayal. Derica drifts through a satisfactory, if stagnant, existence in the small farming town of Arlan after her mother's passing-until a night of fire and revelation prompts her to venture into the larger world. Danger, intrigue, and temptation wait for her.Beings suffering a mysterious soul affliction haunt Derica's journey. Justus, a gruff, enigmatic mercenary commander, draws her like a flame but he struggles against their attraction. Secrets swirl around the pair as their past and present tangle. He struggles to forgive and forget what lays behind him. Strange illness and shadowy figures keep thrusting them together. They dance on the edge of a dagger-one misstep from falling.As their pasts are exposed, and danger circles, their hearts are revealed. Fate has far more in store for Derica and the commander than she realizes, and the truth of their relationship could change their world forever.

Officer Laura Camp once loved the movie The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock-that was before she lived out the horrific reality. Vultures suddenly began attacking everyone at the Juvenile Detention Center where she worked. However, the vultures aren't even her worst problem: the Crown gang tries to break out one of their own, a prisoner named Mack. After breaking out from the JDC, to everyone's surprise, Mack returns to help Officer Camp fight the vulture threat. But will he turn away from a gangster's life to become the honorable man Officer Camp knows he can be? Birds of a Feather is a thriller that shows that even the darkest individuals can be both human and winged beast.

The disease of flowers has never been one to be taken lightly. When someone begins to cough flowers it is only a matter of time before truth comes out and choices are made. The flowers never lie in the stories they tell. Those affected travel long and far to seek out the one man in the world who knows every flower and their meaning, the great elven poet Alren Yesven, even when the great poet wants nothing to do with the damn disease. Though a wanderer by the name of Saxon wants to know more about the ornery Elf who tries to hide from the world than his vast knowledge of the ancient disease.

All through time, a balance has existed between Light and Darkness, represented on two sides of the same coin. Neither one ever dominating the other, but always at war for control through their two avatars. Gray and Ren's destinies were set in stone when they were brought to the Realms of Light and Darkness. Both were trapped in Realms that would test their limits and change them at their cores. Gray is trapped in the Realm of Darkness, where his newfound magic slowly eats away at his body. In his dire circumstances, he makes a deal with the Queen of Darkness in hopes of a cure. However, the method of his cure will make him face a past that he has yet to know. Ren is trapped in the Realm of Light. His body and soul fused with the guardian spirit, Byakko. Together with his help, Ren is trying to find a way back to Gray while being hunted by the Queen of Light. Though will he get the perfect reunion that he is hoping for? As time passes, so will they. A dark force is intent on seeing their plan come to fruition. But will either of them be prepared to stop them? Or does fate have something else in store for them?

Beauty is one of the most universal and timeless themes in art. Throughout history, artists have been fascinated by the human form, especially the female form, and have tried to capture its essence and express its meaning in various ways. Beauty is not only a matter of aesthetics, but also a matter of culture, values, emotions, and ideals. Beauty is subjective, relative, and dynamic. What is considered beautiful in one era, place, or society may not be in another. Beauty is also influenced by the personal preferences, experiences, and tastes of the artists and the viewers. In this book, I present a selection of my paintings that explore the concept of beauty in different historical periods and artistic movements. I have been a working professional painter all of my adult life, and I have always been interested in the history of art and the evolution of female beauty in art. I have studied the works of the masters and learned from their techniques, styles, and visions. I have also developed my own style of painting that combines realism, impressionism, and fantasy. I use realistic details, impressionistic colors, and fantastical elements to create my own interpretations of beauty. My paintings are not meant to be exact copies or reproductions of the original artworks, but rather my personal homage and tribute to them. I do not intend to imitate or compete with the masters, but to express my admiration and appreciation for their art. I also do not intend to make any definitive statements or judgments about beauty, but to invite the viewers to explore and enjoy the diversity and richness of beauty in art. I hope that this book will inspire you to discover and appreciate the beauty of art and the beauty of women in all their forms and expressions. I hope that this book will also inspire you to create your own beauty and share it with the world.

A high-fantasy style tale set in the novel world of Threa, involving its key characters- primarily, a young Dragoness, named Feldara, and her adventures and misadventures associated with her coming-of-age.