Books published by Whimsical Publications

Five college friends meet for a reunion in an isolated cottage in the lake area, reminiscing about their college life. It becomes apparent that they all have secrets they would prefer to keep hidden. Then one of them has a terrible accident-or is it? What secret could possibly warrant a death sentence? And who will be next?

Bronson and Catherine Preminger, an elderly couple who loves sailing the seas in their huge yacht, are planning a suicide voyage to sink their beloved boat because of Catherine's memory-destroying terminal illness. However, their romantic plans to die together at sea are thwarted when their daughter, Brooke, announces they are to become grandparents. Catherine wants to see her grandchild's face while her mind is still able to remember important things. She wants another wonderful memory to take with her to the deep. The couple sails to Bermuda instead with the intention of returning in time for the birth. However, two storms destroy their boat and they drift to a strange and unknown island where mysterious things start happening to them. They endure unimaginable hardships trying to survive, but these hardships are not the only peril they are forced to suffer. They have an unknown and unseen enemy lurking about, trying to eliminate them from the island. Can the couple withstand and meet the challenges presented to them? Better yet, can it be that they have found the Fountain of Youth halfway between Bermuda and Florida? About the Author: Gary D. Henry A prolific writer, Gary D. Henry is an award-winning author who has penned twenty novels and touts several works-in-progress. Specializing in the field of horror and mystery, Henry is not shy about blending other genres into the mix. Averaging two to four releases a year, Henry's first publication came in September 2009 with the release of The Westward Journey of the Nebraskan Wind. Since then, several of his books have gone on to win awards, such as: Opulence Among Us, Honorable Mention at the 2012 Los Angeles Book Festival-DIY award; Legacy of the Unsung, First Place in the 2011 Halloween Book Festival-Time Travel Category; Falling Waters, Honorable Mention in the both the 2012 Paris Book Festival Award-General Fiction Category and the 2012 Beach Book Festival Award in New York; and the Abel Conspiracy, Honorable Mention in both the 2012 San Francisco Book Festival Award-General Fiction Category and the 2012 The Halloween Book Festival Award-General Fiction Category. Recently, Henry has dipped his pen in the genre of short stories after being compelled to write a story about Alzheimer's Disease, which claimed the life of his father, Ray Henry. Previously, Henry's career spans twenty-three years in the environmental field and an additional twenty years as a government defense contractor, where he continues to work and is where he discovered his knack for writing. As a technical writer for many years, he has written countless reports regarding testing procedures and testing results presented to government agencies for review and acceptance. Among Henry's writing habits is the playing of old movies in the background, which nudges his subconscious so the words can flow. He is single and lives in Sterling, Virginia, where he has lived most of his life. Visit Gary D. Henry's website at www.garydhenry.com.

Somewhere on the Kent coast is a community of nuns whose Mother Superior is obsessed by her paintings, but as her career as an artist improves to previously unanticipated successes so she slowly succumbs to cancer, creating a strange power vacuum in the order. Then other nuns start to die in expected but plausible, horrific farming accidents. Detective Inspector Vail is bewildered despite many hours of reading the ACPO manual that invites him to "Think MURDER". About the Author: Anthony E. Miller Anthony E. Miller is a standup comedian and scientist who has performed all over the UK. He is Managing Director of Pear Shaped in Fitzrovia London's 2nd Worst Comedy Club http: //www.pearshapedcomedy.com "possesses a sense of humour so dry it's in danger of being arid." -Doug Devaney, Virtual Brighton Magazine Go to http: //comedycv.co.uk/anthonymiller/index.htm to see more quotes.

High school teacher Sophie has always been rational and practical, not prone to fanciful notions. Only in private does she entertain the idea of rocking it on stage with a bass guitar. Famous rock musician Zane has never had any other dream but to compose and play music. But lately, all of his inspiration has died. He can no longer create, and he feels as if his life is greatly devoid of something he can't put his finger on. When Zane and Sophie are thrown together unexpectedly, sparks fly between them like lightning. But will their two opposing lifestyles drive them apart, or create a perfect balance? 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.

After Paul Cantor, a controversial journalist is found murdered in the Everglades, Jessie Milner's friend, Roberto Menoyo, insists his death is tied to a political plot by the Council of Ten, a shadowy group of business men. The young woman, a reporter at the Broward News is more than skeptical until Roberto's body turns up in a dumpster and she suddenly realizes he may have been right. Chasing down clues left by Cantor soon has Jessie in the cross hairs of the killers and causes a painful breakup with her boyfriend. The discovery of a massive money laundering operation brings her closer to the truth and into the arms of Franco Morales, a handsome Assistant District Attorney. As the shocking reality of the conspiracy becomes evident, a startling betrayal leaves Jessie and Franco fighting for survival. Is it too late to stop evil? About the Author: Henriette Daulton Born in France, I grew up in the Alsace region with its picturesque vineyards and ancient villages. Florida is home now, where my husband and I enjoy life with a never ending supply of sunshine and intrigue.

Hayden, a self-proclaimed nomad and adventure-seeker, rode out of his hometown seven years ago without a backward glance. Running out of excuses to stay away, he's come home for the first time in seven years to visit his brother and attend the annual biker rally. He doesn't know what he expected, but it certainly wasn't to get stuck going on a police raid. And he certainly never expected to meet a gorgeous, spunky woman threatening him with a spear. If that wasn't enough, he never thought one chance encounter would make him question everything he had believed about his life. All Hayden ever wanted was to feel the wind against his face and the freedom that came with it. But in the process of chasing that, had he turned his back on everything that had ever meant anything to him? And how can he pursue the woman he has come to care for if he has a divided heart? 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.

When the world is caving in on you, where do you turn? When all that you've known is crashing down, where do you hide? Sometimes, a studio apartment can be your solace; sometimes, it can guide you to beauty, to safety, to life, to a new beginning. And sometimes...it can guide you to a sunrise where you find something so far beyond what you imagined, you are left breathless. 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.

When a young mother is brutally murdered in front of her newborn baby, and a policeman slain in the subsequent pursuit, Detective Isabella Garcia disobeys orders and leaves the streets of Miami behind as she sets sail on board an old wooden yacht called the Dirty Nellie. Never having been at sea before, and with the Nellie slowly sinking, Isabella must rely on the experience and skill of its captain, widower Patrick Brophy. Together they try to catch up to the killer who, she believes, has escaped among the crew of the Wild Rover, a large training catamaran captained by Brophy's unsuspecting son, Marcus. With the clock ticking and the killer's identity a mystery, both vessels race across the Caribbean toward an explosive showdown on the Virgin Islands. Back in Miami, meanwhile, the real reason for the murder unfolds with Isabella's colleague, Detective Byron Brewster, cutting through a web of lies and battling Mafia tough guys to uncover the truth. The tension and body count mounts until the killer's identity is finally revealed in a heart-stopping climax on Saint Thomas, where the story reaches its violent and bloody conclusion. About the Author: Frank Sullivan Frank Sullivan lives in Ireland. A Graphic Designer and Illustrator by profession, he is a keen writer, artist and sailor who has lived and worked in various locations, traveling extensively to places like Hawaii, French Polynesia, Europe and South Florida. Over the years he has edited a trade magazine and written many articles and short stories, as well as illustrating for various magazines and newspapers. His first novel, Deadly Shore, was well received with excellent reviews. Savage Crossing is his second book.

Orphaned at seventeen, Anna arrives in Dublin to live with her estranged grandparents and alcoholic uncle. She receives a mixed reception and the tension in her new home is unrelenting. Just why does Grandpa despise her so much? While Anna struggles with finding her way in the big city, uncovering family secrets, and discovering love along the way, she also watches helplessly as her best friend's life spirals out of control with disastrous consequences. Set in the 1950s, Anna is a coming-of-age tale about a young girl's journey into womanhood as she discovers herself amid the atmospheric streets of Dublin City. About the Author: Stephen O'Sullivan Stephen O'Sullivan lives in Dublin City, Ireland. He works as a service technician for an international security company. He first put pen to paper several years ago when his young daughter asked him to write a story for her. After just a few sentences, he was addicted to writing and hasn't paused since. Anna is Stephen's second book. His debut novel, Andersons's Gold, was published in 2013 by Whimsical Publications. As well as writing novels, Stephen has a particular passion for writing short stories. His tales have appeared in many well-known magazines and his work has been featured in the Irish Times Newspaper.

At his best friend's wedding, Will Hunter plans to land the tall, redheaded bridesmaid. He's called dibs, after all. Katherine Noble might not be opposed to being...landed, but she has a thriving psychotherapy practice in Manhattan. Will, handsome and attractive as he is, has a sheriff's deputy job and serious attachment issues in his little town on the Connecticut River in Vermont. Will can't go. He has a mother, Elyse, who never leaves her mountain, not since the days when, as a young bride, she was captured and brutally tortured. Will's not so good, either...away from his home, in crowds, in the concrete canyons of the city. But Will's determination is strong, and Katherine's love and faith in him have the power to heal. Together, they can defeat anything-even the monster who returns from Elyse's past. About the Author: Rebecca Skovgaard Rebecca Skovgaard is a midwife in Rochester, New York. She and her husband are raising (yes, still) their three children, who give them great pride. She believes that if you live in Rochester, you can never have too many spring bulbs in the garden or Christmas lights in the trees. Under the pen name Rachel Billings, she has published several erotic novels.

In Greek Mythology, Pandora's Box held all the evils of mankind, creating a barrier between humanity and those evils. In today's modern world, Pandora's Box is a facility that imprisons a group of sub-humans known only as Residents. Each Resident is engineered with mysterious and horrifying power, thus making them a danger to mankind and Pandora's Box prisoners. Athena is a devious young Resident who sees life as a game. In the interest of entertainment, she makes a daring exodus from Pandora's Box. Through the intertwining of fate, Athena's path crosses that of Remus Sylvia, a 17-year old boy with massive intelligence but who suffers from serve depression. The Residents, unstable and at times perverse, are seeking an opportunity to free themselves from the restraints of Pandora's Box, but their freedom could potentially unleash unspeakable horrors onto the world. About the Author: Wesley Brian Williams Wesley is a native of North Carolina and currently resides in Raleigh. He possesses a passion for writing and storytelling since his early childhood when he would create stories to amuse his brother. His dreams are often besieged by creatures and characters from far-away worlds. When not writing, he has long thought-provoking discussions with the voices in his head.

Taylor Armstrong returns to her hometown to bury her Aunt Grace and soon finds herself the focus of unwanted attention. The town seems to have an unhealthy interest in whether she is staying or leaving. Her house is broken into - twice. Unexpected visitors begin to arrive, including Taylor's long-estranged father. She enlists the help of her neighbor, Edie, and her Jack Russell Terrier, Tristan, to find answers, but new murders put Taylor right in the center of the action. When old shadows part to reveal secrets long buried, Sgt. Scott of the RCMP does his best to keep Taylor safe. But can he succeed against a single-minded killer? About the Author: Sharon McGregor Sharon McGregor is a west coast transplant from the Canadian prairies. Her imagination and story weaving got its start when she was an only child living on a farm. She's moved on from cowgirl dreams to romance and mystery, but hasn't lost her love for horses. She has moved to Vancouver Island to escape prairie winters but still can be found at ice arenas watching her grandchildren play hockey and figure skate. When not fighting for control of the keyboard with her cat Zoey she is running a business she shares with her daughter.

Abby is heading into danger once more. This time the call for help comes from her daughter, Mandy. Abby wastes no time flying to Vancouver Island to the rather unusual resort, where Mandy has been staying for a holiday with Abby's ex-husband Richard and Kelly, his fiancée. While trying to stop her ex husband from being framed for murder, Abby must delve into the past of a long lost mother, a tyrant patriarch, a flaky medium and an Adonis masseur, not to mention some uncooperative family members. Abby planned on spending Christmas Eve on a tropical island with her new love, Neil. Instead she is fighting for her life in a New Age Spa. About the Author: Sharon McGregor Sharon McGregor is a prairie transplant now living on the west coast. Her imagination and story weaving got its start when she was an only child living on a farm. She's moved on from cowgirl dreams to romance and mystery, but hasn't lost her love for horses. When she can summon up the nerve to get on a plane, she's terrified of flying like Abby, she likes to visit with her son and grandchildren who are still knee deep in the prairies. Sharon loves endings with resolutions, which is why she enjoys writing cozy mysteries. She has an ongoing fight with her cat Zoey for control of the computer keyboard. Murder at The Island Spa is the second book in the Island series

Max, a drug addicted doctor, gets caught up in a world he never dreamt existed. After a visit from a long forgotten acquaintance, Crimson, he finds himself wrapped up in a world of mutants, monsters, cybertech-hackers, musician assassins, revolution and friendship. His talents are called upon by a rag-tag team of idealists seeking to reform the current government seeking to victimize and abuse its citizens. About the Author: Tex Leiko Tex was born in a factory in Detroit, MI. Little is known of Tex except he doesn't care to be a part of society or even seen by many. After being exposed to a drug known as TXZ-871 he began to exhibit many abnormal signs of being a "Dreamer." Sometimes, his mind brings to life creatures and events better left behind; alas they manifest and wreak havoc upon those around. As a Dreamer, he is constantly on the run from "Nightmares." One such Nightmare is Seamus, who constantly seeks to destroy and bring down what he creates.

Vampires vs Zombies - The Apocalypse follows a global pandemic thought to be restricted to the world of fiction as it takes out nearly the entire population within the span of a few days. The survivors are confused and disoriented. Those who die don't stay dead. Aurora Mathews-along with Damian Deshea, a man who aggravates her more than the walking dead-somehow manages to survive the first onslaught of violence and destruction only to be taken captive by something possibly more terrifying than zombies-vampires. Each passing night reveals new horrors to the duo. Most alarming of all is the presence of Kieran, a vampire whose newest goal in his afterlife is to see Aurora dead. Kieran has a history of violence, and women tend to disappear once he takes an interest in them, and he sees Aurora as his last chance of showing off his skills. To top it off, Damian is hiding secrets nearly as dark as those kept by their captors. Between looking for other survivors, desperately searching for her family, and fighting off attempts on her life, Aurora must learn to adapt to this new world or perish. This is the battle of human survival that she fears can only end in death. About the Author: Melissa Hosack Melissa lives near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband, Jeremy, and her son, Marshall Frost. Her favorite genre to write is Paranormal Romance. Melissa attended London School of Journalism where she received her certificate in Novel Writing in 2011. She writes a monthly short story column titled Frequent Flyer for a government newsletter.

Leet Hayes is a professional quarterback who knows how to finish a play. When a life-threatening storm lands Sadie Benjamin in his home, in his arms, well, he knows what to do with her. Sadie is a midwife and the mother of two boys she rescued from poverty and abandonment. Her sons need her; a pretty face and a buff-extremely buff-body aren't going to be enough to distract her. But that attractive package comes with brains and talent and a great heart-Leet charms not only her, but her boys, too. Just as Leet intends, Sadie is falling-right from his arms into his love. But neither of them could know that Leet's first wife is not so dead as he'd thought, or that when she comes back, she'll bring treacherous political intrigue and danger. Leet wants Sadie. He wants a family. He wants to play-and win-a game that involves a championship ring. He'll have it all, even if he has to put his own life on the line to accomplish it. About the Author: Rebecca Skovgaard Rebecca Skovgaard is a midwife in Rochester, New York. She and her husband are raising (yes, still) their three children, who give them great pride. She believes that if you live in Rochester, you can never have too many spring bulbs in the garden or Christmas lights in the trees. Under the pen name Rachel Billings, she has published several erotic novels.

Like any other girl her age, Kathleen was ready for the excitement of a first love. What she wasn't ready for was Atticus. He had been her best friend for as long as she could remember, and the subtle change in their relationship as they started high school caught her off guard. Turns out, the switch from best friend to boyfriend was so natural, and being with Atticuswas so wonderful, Kathleen didn't even think about the challenges dating someone like Atticus presented. When Bobby O'Hare, the most popular boy in school, sets his sights on Kathleen, she is torn between her love and loyalty to Atticus and the excitement, popularity, and ease of being Bobby's girlfriend. She needs to make a decision. The question is...will it be the right one? About the Author: Stephanie Hoina As a young girl, Stephanie would write about anything and everything simply because it made her happy. She parlayed her love of the written word into a successful marketing and communications career, while a host of never submitted or unfinished picture book and romance novels clogged up her computer's hard drive. Stephanie resides in her hometown of the Bronx, NY, with her son, husband and crazy boxer pup named Bella. She continues to write simply because it makes her happy. Kissing Atticus Primble-which made a daring escape from her computer's hard drive-is her first published novel.