Books published by Whimsical Publications

Abby searches for a missing and reclusive neighbor, and also finds a body. She runs into a stream of suspects but isn't sure the police have zeroed in on the right one. Abby's family is adamant she stay out of this investigation, but, once again, Abby gets swept along in the undercurrents of murder. Will her curiosity lead her too far this time?

Taylor Armstrong is once more involved in a small town murder. Between keeping tabs on the investigation and trying to decipher the changes to her relationship, she has her hands full. When Taylor becomes a little too involved with one of the suspects, she is thrown into danger. Now RCMP Andrew is in a fight to keep her safe and collar a killer.

Kelly Barrett wants to be a writer, but she is stuck in a loveless marriage while struggling to be a children's book author. To escape, she reads her stories to children at the library. Until the day contractor Doug Carlton walked in the door. While Doug fixes the walls of her house, he is slowly breaking down the walls around Kelly's heart.

This provocative, contemporary story is based upon actual national events, unheeded warnings about failing policies, and the associated indifference to inaction. What will happen if we remain unaware of a changing world around us and inadvertently ignore the troubling events that surround us on a daily basis? Only you can decide the outcome.

In late summer 1874, Simon Barr, one of the premiere agents of the newly evolving US Secret Service, arrives in the Oklahoma Territory, to meet his partner, Luke Hayden, and begin their investigation of a large scale counterfeiting operation. In town for a short time, the Secret Service agents investigate a large scale counterfeiting operation that threatens the US economy, while finding romance along the way. Simon meets Kirsten Bentzer, who is the niece of one man and the fiancée of another that he comes to suspect are behind the escapade. His attraction to Kirsten catches him off guard and wars with his sense of duty. Surely, she can't be innocent, no matter how much he wishes it were so. About the Author: Tara Manderino Always a daydreamer, author Tara Manderino loves to create stories and situations for the people running around in her head. She first began writing in third grade when she realized she couldn't afford her reading habit. She writes and is published in a variety of genres and finds that each one is her favorite at the time. Tara resides in her native town in southwestern Pennsylvania. When she's not chasing Lydia, the boxer, she's writing her own stories, or reading, Tara likes to bake, watch old movies, and do a variety of crafts.

Leah is a young woman who is trying to break free from a strict religious background and pursue her dream as a pianist in the world of show business. While trying to find her independence her heart is held captive by Jason Rowe, a local basketball star who established an organization to help troubled youth. When Jason is found murdered in his home, Leah is determined to get answers from a closed investigation. During her state of emotional turmoil, Leah finds comfort not only in the melody of her music, but in the arms of a married man named Calvin. With her dreams at her fingertips, Leah is tangled in a web of lies and deceit. Despite the fear of learning the truth, Leah has to realize that only the truth can set her free. A dead lover, with a trail of broken hearts... A married man, with a double-life... A dream chaser, with a killer at her heels... A piano, with eighty-eight keys... About the Author: Catherine Lavender Catherine Lavender is a writer and poet. She is a member of the Florida Writers Association, as well as an animal activist in her local area. She is a devoted supporter of the organization First Book which helps supply literature for underprivileged children. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys reading classic literature and playing the acoustic guitar. She is from Baltimore, Maryland but now resides in Tampa, Florida with her beloved dog.

Kate's recurring dream of an ancient Chapel on an island is becoming longer and more detailed with each night. Her husband, Phil, decides it's time for a break. Kate has hopes that "Getting off life's Motorway" might also help her relax and become pregnant - a subject she has not yet discussed with Phil. They combine the trip with research into his family tree, which he has been postponing due to pressure at work. Their arrival in the village of Kilronan causes great interest, although initially they encounter a degree of suspicion. Phil learns that he may be entitled to claim the title of Clan Chieftain ( 'an MacDairmada' ) - and that certain responsibilities go with the title. Will Phil and Kate use their professional skills as photographer & commercial artist to resolve an ancient mystery concerning the Clan history? Or will they return to the city, forever leaving behind the chapel of her dreams? About the Author: Paul Freeman Born in the Year of the Tiger, Paul's natural curiosity combined with the deep-seated feline need to roam has meant that over the years he's never been able to call any one place home. His wanderlust has led him from one town to another, and even from one country to another. He has always followed his instincts without question or complaint, and in true cat fashion it seems he has always landed on his feet. "I can't remember a time when I didn't write - my father claims to possess a story I wrote when I was six, which filled 4 standard school exercise books! What I do remember from that time was being told off for doing the Liverpool Echo crossword before he got home from work! Perhaps it was the catalyst of breathing the same air as Hans Christian Andersen. While I was living in Denmark, I allowed myself to be persuaded to write for a purpose instead of purely for my own amusement." Paul has had a short play selected for a performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and hopes to one day buy a plot of land (Castle Island on Lough Key, County Roscommon) and rebuild the castle on said island, which used to belong to my ancestors. Yes, the location of "The Chapel of Her Dreams" is a real place!

Real Elves Don't Make Cookies. If there is one thing Gwendolyn Fox hates more than sunlight and stakes, it's elves. There's a good reason why vampires and elves avoid one another; it's because they don't mix well. Hunter is an elf, but like none she's ever met. Rugged and mischievous, Hunter sparks an immediate reaction in Gwen that she struggles to resist. Try as she might to keep her concentration on the missing girl, Gwen falls victim to Hunter's devilish charm and seductive nature. He's tall, dark, and dangerous. He's everything she never expected of an elf and everything she's attracted to in a man. An expert on breaking and entering, Hunter has the means to get Gwen into the facility where the child is being held. During their encounters with otherworldly villains, the magnetism between them becomes too much to be ignored. Despite her instant attraction, Gwen is determined to keep things between herself and Hunter completely professional. Hunter, on the other hand, is determined to seduce his stubborn and guarded vampire partner. Together, they'll strive to rescue the imprisoned girl and save the local supernatural community from a vicious werewolf pack. But to do that, Gwen needs to stop Hunter from distracting her. She must find a way to cool her sizzling partner, or be consumed by the flames. About the Author: Melissa Hosack Melissa Hosack lives near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband Jeremy and their four pets: Duke, Edge, Eddie, and Leia. She writes a monthly short story column titled Frequent Flyer for a government newspaper and had a short story, More Bark Than Bite, published by Mystic Moon Press in September of 2008.

Turning eighteen is an exciting time for most girls. It means finally being considered a legal adult, having more freedom and a wild birthday party. For Haven Vigano, it means immortality, a craving for human blood and no longer being able to move around in the daytime. Haven is a Dayling, but in three weeks she will 'Cross Over' into the world of Nightlings. Most Daylings live their lives as humans for as long as they can, which means they attend school, make normal friends and indulge in all the pleasures of being mortal... Most Daylings except for Haven. She's as antisocial as they come, even in the Dayling world. To make matters worst, a friend from her past, another Dayling named Sébastien, arrives in Tallahassee with the news that an ancient group of Nightling hunters called The Holy Sect of Mântuitors are hunting down and killing her kind. Haven's father fears a Nightling is helping the Mântuitors in their quest to rid the world of immortals. Now Haven must deal with her growing attraction to Philip, a teenage boy she saved from being beaten by four other guys, plus understand Sébastien's jealousy towards her human crush, and oh yeah, help deal with the threat of the Mântuitors. Times were a lot simpler for Haven when she felt indifferent towards everything and everyone. About the Author: Gabriel Madison Gabriel Madison started writing when he was in high school. He attended a private art University in Atlanta Georgia for Media Production where he wrote a few screenplays and made a few short movies, including a twelve-minute vampire movie he adapted from a short story called Midnight Diner. Later, he returned to writing novellas and novel length projects. His first novel, Three Seeds, was released in August. Also, he has a novella called The Green-Eyed Devil coming out as an eBook. Gabriel was once asked to describe myself; the only answer he could come up with was: storyteller.

What could be weirder than a tattoo artist who spends his summers pretending to be a medieval knight? How about a tattoo artist who spends his summers pretending to be a medieval knight handing out ultimatums in a bathroom stall That's the situation Cadence finds herself in after fleeing from her overprotective brother in an attempt to make him see that she is an adult and capable of living her own life. Too bad he tracked her down like a stalker. And too bad she'd laughed at sexy Talis when he told her what he did for a living. And too bad she'd run into the men's room to hide when she'd seen her brother coming after her. Now, in order to stay hidden, she has to agree to travel with a roguish band of bizarre men as Talis's squire for the summer. Not only does she think it's absolutely ridiculous, but the way her blood burns around Talis sends off all of her warning signals. What is it about the calm, composed, devilish man that makes her want to tame her reckless existence and find out what stability is like? More importantly, can Cadence stop her pattern of self destruction, or will she miss out on the chance to win the heart of her very own paladin knight? About the Author: Brieanna Robertson If someone were to ask me what I am, it could be summed up in one, simple word: Dreamer. Ever since I was a small child my imagination has run wild. I have been telling stories for as long as I can remember, creating grand worlds in my head and going on adventures that were invisible to others around me. Am I eccentric? Yes. Am I proud of that? Absolutely. I write about the things that inspire me, both in this world and in realms only seen with the imagination. My heroines are sassy and strong. My heroes are sometimes shy. I have an obsession with music (and musicians) and a fascination with wings. I believe true love does exist, and sometimes it is found in the strangest, most unexpected places. I also believe that family and close friends are the glue that hold people together. Above all things, I believe in being true to yourself and seizing the day. Life is an amazing gift. Make your experience as beautiful as you possibly can.

Our four heroes (and Waddles) get wrapped up in the great mystery that is Lamplight Lane. Follow them deep underground to the city's roots (literally) as they uncover the town's beginnings. Who knows, they might even run into a moleman or two....ok there's more than two.

Twins Drayco and Shyanne survive a virus that wipes out a large percentage of the Earths population, only to watch all technological advances disappear. A mercenary captures Shyanne, and now Drayco must survive his biggest challenge if he is to help his sister survive.

Nature Kranderson, a reclusive psychic, stumbles upon the work of a serial killer when she tries to locate a missing teen for her family. For some reason, the killers face remains shrouded. That has never happened before. She has always been able to ID them. It frustrates her, and makes her a little nervous. Unfortunately, she can see everything he does to the girls-every perverted detail-including a wire whisk used on one girl and a riding crop on another. He gets off keeping them naked and using them as often as possible before he becomes disenchanted. When that happens, death follows. Nature joins forces with Sheriff Web Westerly and begins a cross-country journey that takes them to Florida. Another teenage girl is missing from the Brevard County area, and the police have asked for her help. They want to find the girl before anything happens to her. After they arrive, Nature discovers her disappearance has nothing to do with the 'Man', as she's dubbed the killer. While in Florida, the police approach her about another missing girl. She was taken from a park near the beach and they suspect it may be the serial killer who has her. Nature confirms their suspicions. Afterwards, thinking her work is done, she gets ready to go home, back to Montana. Before that happens, she is called upon for another case in Daytona. The Man has struck again. The news people catch wind of the missing girls. They learn of Nature's involvement and track her down, seeking an exclusive interview, flashing her face across the television screen once they locate her. Unfortunately, someone else is watching that day. A serial killer is looking for his next target, and he thinks he may have found her on the news. Note: This book contains graphic sexual content, violence and adult language. Intended for a mature audience.

Massive explosions! Crazy Scientists! City Destroying Monsters! This book unfortunately doesn't contain any of these things, but it does have an asteroid hurtling towards earth. (Now that I think of it, it does have a crazy scientist or two.) Anyways, It's up to Francis, Clyde, Ralf and Payln to save the town they call home...Lamplight Lane.

Hundreds of years ago, the Goddess Ilmatar fell from the sky to Santara, a magical and enchanting world. But then one day an evil wizard kidnaps her newborn baby, a baby who is a sea goddess. Forced to take a human form, Ilmatar discovers she must rely on a man who used to be half-lion if she is to see her baby again.

Have you ever seen the Great Pacific Northwest Giant Luminescent Freshwater Squid? Few have. In fact only four young children have ever laid eyes on such a creature, and boy do they have a whopper of a story to tell. So if you enjoy whopper-esque stories, you've come to the right place.