Shari J. Ryan

Auschwitz, 1941: It was her father's job to save the lives of the SS. But she chose to risk everything and save the lives of prisoners. In Nazi-occupied Poland, Sofia cannot look her father in the eye. Sofia's mother, her papa's cherished wife, is Jewish-how dare he work as a doctor for the SS? She cannot forgive him, even if the bargain was made to spare their lives. In the middle of the night, Isaac emerges from a packed train with hundreds of others. Beneath Auschwitz's barbed wire, soldiers surround them, and gunshots pierce the dark sky. The SS decide prisoners' fates on the spot-and Isaac is chosen to work, rather than to die. Every day, Isaac and his fellow inmates are sent to a nearby farm. From sunup to sundown, they toil the land with barely a scrap to eat. Every breath feels like it could be Isaac's last, so when he sees a beautiful auburn-haired girl peering out of the farmhouse window, it feels like a dream... Sofia refuses to accept what she is seeing. Disobeying her father and evading the guards, she risks her life to sneak a letter to the green-eyed boy outside. She explains that she has hidden them food, and that she'll do everything in her power to save them. This secret exchange sparks an escape that should have been impossible-and a love story that is unforgettable. But is love enough in the face of evil? And when Sofia and Isaac are concealed underground, holding their breath as the Nazis hunt them, will they survive? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and Orphan Train will be utterly gripped by this heartbreaking and unputdownable tale. This tear-jerking page-turner shows that even if your freedom has been robbed, and your loved ones torn from you, nobody can steal your hope... Readers love Shari J. Ryan: "I couldn't put it down, even when I thought my heart would burst out of my chest and I had tears pouring down my face. I will think about this book for a long time." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Pass me the tissues, wow, what a story. I devoured this book in one sitting... I loved everything about this... Absolutely fantastic." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Such a powerful and poignant story. One minute I was laughing, as the book brought me much joy, and the next minute, I was on the brink of tears. You will definitely need to have tissues ready!... I loved this story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I read it in literally a few hours. I couldn't put it down and when I did, it was due to having to do something of necessity like eating or washing up... There were so many ups and downs, turns and twists that I just wanted to know what happened next as soon as possible." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Doctor's Daughter: Totally Heartbreaking and Completely Unforgettable World War Two Historical Fiction

The USA Today bestselling author of Last Words, brings readers a new, unforgettable novel. Last One Home was inspired by true events of the attack on Pearl Harbor and World War II.AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBORTHIS IS NOT A DRILLPiercing sirens led to cries for help. The pungent scents of burning oil would be seared into our memories forever, and the meaning behind loss was incomprehensible on that infamous day in history.Twenty-year-old Elizabeth Salzberg, a nursing student and strong-willed Jewish woman, lived under the strict guidance of her father, a naval commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Oahu, Hawaii. For the five years following her mother's untimely death, Elizabeth had struggled to abide by society's expectations of a woman's duties. While spending her days preparing meals and keeping a clean house for her father and brothers, Elizabeth desired a more profound sense of worth and purpose in life.Elizabeth's dream of escaping the rigorous daily grind was drifting out to sea just before her unexpected encounter with the new handsome lieutenant on base. Everett Anderson, a former Hollywood actor who put his career on hold to serve in the Army is the talk of the town as women gossip over his arrival. Despite the attention, Everett fell for Elizabeth at first sight, but unbeknownst to him, she was the commander's daughter and off-limits to all servicemen on base.On the morning of December 7th, 1941, a forbidden romance was the least of Elizabeth and Everett's worries when they found themselves fearing for their lives as they dropped to the ground beneath the air attack that would wipe out the U.S. Fleet within hours.Elizabeth saw this pivotal moment as a turning point in her life. An opportunity to join the Army Nurse Corps was the purpose she had been seeking. She knew the country needed her services. This path was in resistance to her father's wishes and would likely disrupt any future plans between her and Everett, but despite the internal battle to make a life-altering decision, Elizabeth felt an overwhelming need to prove her strength as a coming of age woman at a time when equality was more important than ever.Could Elizabeth and Everett survive the bloodshed and tears of war, or would one have to come home without the other?

A Novel

Last One Home

Chloe Valcourt drifts between two worlds: the dark reality of her domineering mother and feeble father and the vivid fantasy of her imagination. With her condition comes the harsh observation of doctors who intend to cure her of it. But a chance encounter with a handsome and vaguely familiar young man in her dream world hints at the possibility of hidden truths-and a life she can't remember. As her drifts become a greater escape from the cruelty of the real world, Chloe finds herself lost between what is real and what is imagined, questioning her very existence. Can she remain in the lush new imagined landscape to find happiness in a realm of her own invention? Is she doomed to return to the harsh reality of the outside world forever? Or will she become trapped somewhere between the two...unable to return to either?

Schasm

The Bookseller of Dachau

Samantha Chase

A. M. Madden

Gia Riley

Taryn Plendl

Mariah Dietz

A. D. Justice

S. M. Donaldson

Misha Elliott

Sidonia Rose

Ashlee Taylor

Elizabeth Hayes

AJ. Harmon

Ellie Keys

christina Benjamin

Fourteen newly written stories by fifteen Authors in the City authors. This anthology will benefit a children's hospital in the Florida area where the 2016 Authors in the City book signing will be held. Authors in the City is hosted by Stephanie's Book Reports.Waiting for Midnight - Samantha ChaseWhite Christmas - AJ HarmonHoliday With Holli - S.M. DonaldsonOne Hot Christmas - A.D. JusticeNick - AM MaddenComing Home - Taryn PlendlTangled in Tinsel - Mariah DietzStay Awhile - Gia RileyWhite Midnight - Shari J. RyanA Holiday Discovery - Ellie KeysChristmas Letters - Christina BenjaminAll I Want for Christmas - Misha ElliottRepairing Christmas - Sidonia RoseFinding Christmas - Elizabeth Hayes & Ashlee Taylor

Christmas in the City

I just wanted an easy summer job... That didn't happen. Now, I'm in a living nightmare as I work alongside this monster of a man with mesmerizing emerald eyes that look at me inappropriately every time I see him. To add insult to injury, he has a tan I just want to lick, and a butt worth drooling over every time he purposefully walks by me. But, he's an asshat, and looks are everything. I mean, aren't. LOOKS. ARE. NOT. EVERYTHING. Why do I have to keep reminding myself of this? His job is to clean, cook, and tend to the house we work in. That's why I call him the manservant. Oh, and because it drives him nuts. That's what he gets for torturing me. This is a story of little restraint, too much desire, questionable actions, no strength whatsoever, and the best sex I've ever had. The question is: Do I fall for this crude manservant whose idea of a fun time is to tie people up and do obscene things, or do I give him a taste of his own medicine? All I'm going to say is . . . Things get weird, then hot, then weird again, and-you get my drift. Go ahead and laugh. It might not be so funny if it happened to you.

Manservant

**A SINGLE MARINE DAD ROMANTIC COMEDY ** I got out of the Marine Corps to give my daughter a better life. I

Man Buns

“My baby! You stole my baby!” Lara Smith is hysterical, her red lipstick smeared. A teddy lies abandoned in the empty crib. But I didn’t know the Smiths had a baby. I didn’t even know this nursery existed…Lara’s husband—deathly white—dials 911 and says: “The babysitter has taken our little girl.”I’m in shock. This is impossible. Because earlier this evening when the Smiths left for their fancy charity gala—Lara in high heels and a floor-length gown, Corbin in a tux—they never mentioned a baby. And they certainly didn’t show me this nursery room, up in the eaves of their sprawling, beachfront mansion.The Smiths only hired me to take care of their nine-year-old twins, now blinking at me in matching horror.As I’m taken away in handcuffs, I try to swallow my terror.Because my being here is no coincidence.When my own darkest secret is spilled, will anyone believe I’m innocent?And who is really in danger: This perfect couple? Their missing child? Or me?An absolutely gripping psychological thriller that will get your heart racing like crazy. Prepare yourself for jaw-dropping, mind-blowing twists! Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs.

The Perfect Nanny

A Diary of Survival

Last Words

How will we get by the guards? It seems impossible. Yet we will be dead by the end of the week if we don't-my precious girl and I have nothing to lose by trying. Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, 1943: In Theresienstadt concentration camp, a brown-eyed baby girl is born in darkness, surrounded by barbed wire. The innocent new-born has no hope of surviving-unless, by some kind of miracle, she is able to escape... In New York, over a decade later, Annie listens to her mother and father's urgent whispers on her twelfth birthday. "They're going to find out that she doesn't belong to us. She'll be taken away." The little girl's world crumbles. That day, her search for answers begins... Everything in Annie's life is a lie. As she grows older, she pieces together the fragments of her past. With a broken heart, she uncovers a story of bravery in the face of evil, hope amongst darkness, and forbidden love-the kind of love that takes immense courage. Will the secret of who she really is come to light? And can she ever be reunited with her birth family-if they're even alive? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and Orphan Train will be utterly glued to this unforgettable tale. It may break your heart, but it will piece it back together... This book was previously published as The Other Blue Sky. Readers love The Prison Child: "I absolutely loved this book... I could hardly put it down. An amazing 5-star book, riveting. A very emotional story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely phenomenal. I was captivated from the beginning. Amazing." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful yet painful story... Definitely a MUST-read. It is emotional but it leaves you with HOPE and HEALING at the end." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The depth of this story has tangled my heart. My heart is still so attached to this story and I am not sure it will ever let go... Truly a magical tale." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing read! This is such a poignant story that I literally couldn't put down. I love historical fiction and this is by far one of the best that I have ever read. I cannot recommend it enough." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An amazing heart-tearing, soul-wrenching journey... I don't think I have managed to read any of Shari J. Ryan's books without having the desire to hug someone with all of my might by the time the story ends." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story will live in my memory like only a handful have. A wonderful story of pain and love. Unforgettable. Thanks to Ms. Ryan for this gift." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An emotionally gripping story that takes you on a journey you wouldn't imagine. The highs and lows of this book are unlike any other. Shari J. Ryan has out done herself on this one!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Incredibly Heartbreaking and Gripping World War Two Historical Fiction

The Prison Child

"Survive for as long as you can, fight until you can't fight any longer, and if this war ever ends, I want you to run as far from here as you can and never look back..." Nazi-occupied Prague, 1941: On a foggy winter's day, a solider called Charlie is ordered to murder an elderly Jewish woman. He refuses, but that doesn't stop another Nazi shooting her. As the woman's daughter cries out, "Mama, no, please don't leave me!" Charlie knows that he is not a killer. He vows to save as many lives as he can. In Theresienstadt concentration camp, he sees the same sapphire-eyed girl with beautiful auburn hair. Her name is Amelia. He escorts her to Block B and memorizes her prison number. They are meant to be enemies yet, in that instant, he falls in love. Yet in such hell, love isn't meant to exist and they are destined to be torn apart. Despite this, Charlie never stops looking for Amelia, writing letters to her and keeping them safe. But what are the chances of her surviving the war? Will the soldier's letters remain unread forever? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and Orphan Train will be absolutely gripped by this heart-wrenching World War Two page-turner--a story of forbidden love, and its power to survive the impossible. This book was previously published as Unspoken Words. Readers love The Soldier's Letters: "5 ++++ Stars (ALL THE STARS!!) Incredible! Incredible! What a journey! I really lost myself feeling like I was in World War Two. My heart broke so many times." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is simply EVERYTHING... Shari J. Ryan has done it again, bringing us an emotionally charged, realistic portrayal of life during the Holocaust." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow!! This has left me speechless! Such a poignant story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I cannot begin to convey the emotions I felt when I read this amazing book... Absolutely heart-wrenching and poignant... It is the love story of the century. Amazing!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had tears in my eyes... That doesn't happen to me very often when I read a book. Shari J. Ryan nailed it!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best books I have read this year...and ever! I am not sure I will ever do this book the justice it deserves in this review. I am forever grateful to have read this book!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Will make your soul weep and hold permanent residence in your heart. Definitely in my top five reads of a lifetime. You absolutely do not want to pass up the chance to read this powerful, profound, life-altering book." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is captivating, raw, honest, emotional and heartbreaking but it is also full of love, hope and promise for a better tomorrow." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Soldier's Letters: Absolutely Heartbreaking and Addictive World War Two Historical Fiction

The Girl with the Diary

Have you ever sat down in front of an incredibly hot man, ran your stiletto covered foot up the side of his leg, then felt a rumbling erupt in the pit of your stomach? A rumble so fierce, you were forced to clench harder than you even thought you were capable of clenching. This is my life. I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it has affected me in ways I try not to talk about. It hasn't just ruined almost every date I have gone on-it has simply ruined my life. I've gone to dozens of doctors in search for a solution and every test has come up inconclusive. That was until I met Dr. Channing...I mean, Noah. He was the mouth-watering gastroenterologist who probed me five minutes after we met. Love was instantaneous. The way he cupped my butt-cheek ever so gently showed me a preview of what my future could be. I will never forget that colonoscopy, and I will relive it every night in my dreams until the day I see this man again.

Queen of the Throne

At twenty-three, I’m left with a decision. The outcome could be life or death. Trent hit me once, and I cried. Then he hit me again. And again. After a while, I got used to it, as I slept on the floor beside his bed, night after night. Everyone told me to leave him, but I can't. He won't let me. The moment I wanted to give up on myself and any form of hope, Kemper—a tall, sexy Marine just home from Afghanistan walked into my bar. With one look in his eyes, I saw pain that mirrored my own. At first, I thought maybe he would be my prince charming, riding in to save me, but all it took was one tragedy for me to remember…fairy tales don’t exist in real life. *The content in this book discusses domestic violence and is suitable for readers over 18.*

Ravel: A Military Romance

Haven I felt like I was living in a prison while watching Raine Carson from my window, studying his sexy, tanned, and muscular physique for six long months. From inside of my house, he was perfect. Then I found out everything looked different from afar. Raine, a blunt and hot tempered man was living a life he wasn't proud of, and I found myself oddly attracted to the sickening reality he opened my eyes to. Raine She thought I'd fall for her seductive ploy and scarlet-glossed lips. She was right. Every person in this small town had something negative to say about Haven Leigh's life-the girl who had been handed everything on a silver platter. I ignored the rumors, and instead, searched for her truths. While struggling with disabling side-effects left behind by my coke-addict mother, Haven became the hope I needed. She was the good I wanted to be. But, as it turns out, she was the trouble I should have stayed away from.

Raine's Haven

USA Today Bestselling Author, Shari J. Ryan, brings readers a second chance, rockstar romance that will tug at hearts. You will lose your memory. That's what a doctor told me at just twenty nine years old. My headaches and exhaustion weren't from overexertion like I thought. It was more. A lot more. Despite my unimaginable challenges, I found love at a time I needed it most. Layne, a rising star and popular frontman, was unknowingly singing life into my soul through his allusive lyrics. lived and breathed for the mesmeric sound of his voice. Kismet led us to a kind of love anyone would die for. I'm devastated that Layne will be stuck loving me after I begin to forget him.I can't bare the thought that we will once again be strangers, separated by forgotten memories. I can no longer promise him a future like the one he vowed to me. Layne is determined to help me get better. I'm determined to make him see past my illness. But avoidance is pushing him away faster than my shattering heart is forgetting. Now I'm worried that I've lost precious time that neither of us can ever reclaim. Realizing that making the love of my life happy is more important to me now than ever, I'm determined to face the music and find all of the right strings to make him smile again. Then I'll be happy too, even if I don't remember...

Shattered Stars

Germany, 1939: The roof is the only place no one can hear us. All the lights in the village blur into the darkness, and the flame on my candle flickers, leaving us with just the glow of the stars. "We can't let them take everything from you," I say. "Hiding is the only option." When Matilda's childhood sweetheart Hans is in danger, she doesn't hesitate to hide him in her attic. Protecting him from her parents and the soldiers downstairs, she smuggles him food and communicates in whispers. For months, they exist by candlelight. But how long can they survive? America, 2018: Grace opens a mustard-yellow envelope, and her world unravels. She has inherited a bookstore in the small town of Dachau from the grandmother she had no idea existed. Grace visits her legacy--a bookshop on a cobbled lane filled with lost memories. She combs through faded photographs and handwritten letters, unearthing the story of a young woman who devoted her life to returning the keepsakes of Dachau prisoners to their families. A woman who was torn from her one true love--who never gave up hope... As Grace pieces together her family's heartbreaking past, she discovers the long-buried secret of her own identity. But when she learns the truth, will she ever be the same again? This heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale will restore your faith in humanity, and in the power of love to triumph over evil. Fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Harmel will be blown away by this breathtakingly gripping page-turner. Readers love Shari Ryan: "This book hit me right in the feels, I cried, I sighed... This book will always lay claim to my heart... What an amazing journey." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This book... I'm still at a loss for words. Such a beautiful, powerful, and emotional story. THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Oh my gosh I literally was up all night reading this. It was so worth the lack of sleep. I started reading this novel early in the day and could not force myself to stop. It was so good that I wish I could go back and force myself to slow down, reread it and savor every moment. I loved this novel. I laughed, cried and ultimately at the end I had tears of joy running down my face." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This book absolutely destroyed me and had me sobbing... Everything about it is just heartbreaking and beautiful and just filled me with so much emotion... One of those books that will always stick with you once you've read it. It's been days and I still can't get this breathtaking story out of my head. I honestly don't think there are words adequate enough to describe how hard I fell for this book and the beautiful story it holds." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Wow!! Mrs. Ryan blew me away... I felt every word that was written." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Bookseller of Dachau: Absolutely Heartbreaking and Totally Gripping World War 2 Fiction

You're It

In an instant the word pain was redefined... August Taylor thought she could manage the weight of the world on her shoulders. Forcing a smile, she hid the secrets of the man she loved and pretended everything was okay. Until she found him unconscious, having chosen his addiction over her ... one last, fatal time. Unable to understand the sickness that consumed him, grief rivets through August’s body. As she spirals into self-destructive behavior, she finds her life mirroring what she despises. Chance Miller wants to make a difference. After witnessing the death of his parents at a young age, he longs to help others as he was helped. He thought that path was leading him to adopt a child, but he’s not sure his heart can take another rejection. Then, he saw August. From a distance Chance watched the sweet woman transition into a shadow of her former self. Now, despite her resistance, he feels compelled to step in and pull her back from the precipice of pain and darkness. Can August and Chance find a way to help each other put their lives back together? Or are the scattered pieces of their broken hearts shattered beyond repair?

Fall to Pieces

I've been trying to follow the "law of attraction" and believe the positive affirmations I repeat to myself, but it's hard to do when I keep tripping, falling face first, and running into men who I should stay away from. Conducting inventory the morning after a one-night-stand is not something I should brag about when I planned to be happily married at this point in my life.This new guy is a milkman and a milk model which is a totally normal career ... not much can go wrong. Or, so I thought. It turns out, some women like to hire milkmen for reasons that have nothing to do with milk. It's weird, trust me. I need to figure out if I can handle the lifestyle of being the milkman's other half, or if I should search for another source of dairy. Depending on my decision, though, I need to ask myself if I'm prepared to tell my future children that their father is, in fact, the milkman.

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