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Linda Heavner Gerald currently has penned seventeen novels. Her books are available all over the world. Linda believes that a “great read” should be more than a good story but provide to the reader information of substance that will change or better their lives. This world-class traveler attempts to transport her readers, from the comfort of their homes to distant places which they may not be able to visit. Most recently, she rocked the room in Lake Buena Vista, Florida when receiving an unheard of six awards for books in 2018. Her background in medicine allows her to incorporate medical facts to alert readers to critical current facts. Ms. Gerald lives on the Forgotten Coast of Florida with her husband of twenty-five years, Buddy, and their cat Jackson Brownie Gerald.

VieVie La Fontaine begins with an encapsulated history of the rise of Adolf Hitler in post World War I Germany. At the same time he starts his ascent, a beautiful and talented young woman, VieVie La Fontaine, continues to enjoy her life of wealth inside of Paris. This haunting story demonstrates the terror, denial, and depravity of Europe as a madman rises to control most of that continent. Told by a young Jewish man, Mark Lichter, the irony of the entire situation cries from the pages. Security, comfort and safety are ripped from his hands just as almost every Jew in Germany experienced. The reader discovers the best of Paris such as the Ritz Carlton and the life of wealthy Americans living there only later to read of the horrors hiding beneath the bright lights and glamour. It is difficult not to become angry as Mark and VieVie betray her husband and all whom they love. Much too soon, they are forced to deal with the nightmare of events starting in Berlin and spreading at last into Paris. At this point, the two young people decide to take a stand. The brave and heroic actions of the French Resistance Fighters inspired me to research and make this novel more than a work of fiction. Facts peppered into the pages of a book which will tug at the heart of anyone who loves history and the psychological thrill of war and romance. This book is dedicated to those who perished in a madman's Europe as well as the brave French Resistance Fighters. May we never forget their sacrifice. Linda Heavner Gerald is an award-winning author. Recently, she received the prestigious FAPA award for her book, Confessions Of An Assassin, as well as international recognition for her work.

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Category: Romance

Description What is wrong with some men? They believe they love women while they say inappropriate things. Maybe in their mind, there are thoughts of violence or depravity. These individuals are misogynists. Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls. Misogyny is manifest in numerous ways, including social exclusion, sex discrimination, hostility, androcentrism, patriarchy, . . . Wikipedia Laura’s twin brother was one. The family knew for years that he harbored mean feelings toward his sister. Lars’ father had talks with him as he begged that he change his ways, but the boy couldn’t do it. Eventually, he was sent away to Phillips Academy. Keeping the twins apart helped but when they were together, the same behavior surfaced. What was the answer? Laura loved Lars deeply even though he treated her with disrespect. Eventually, his actions demonstrated the most depraved and extreme misogyny on record. How could a twin brother hate his sister this much?

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Category: Literature & Fiction

Rosemary Lewis divorced her husband after she discovered him with another woman. Suffering from depression at her loss, the young woman threw herself into work as a registered nurse. Then, she met Malcolm Beach who represented her dream. Together, they did enjoy a perfect life. Devotion from her new husband thrilled her as they traveled all over the world. Sailing became their pastime until the sudden death of her love. Once again, Rosemary found herself devastated and alone. Suddenly, an unknown foe threatened her very life. Why did this begin after the death of her husband? Slowing gleaning bits of information, she discovers that Malcolm's previous lover was insane. Is this the one who makes her life hell? Now, a wealthy widow, Rosemary must fight to survive in the beautiful home named, Rosemary's Beach House.

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Category: Romance

DESCRIPTION: THE SOLDIER AND THE AUTHORAfter twenty-two years of service to her beloved United States Air Force, Bailey Barker decides to retire. She does so with trepidation. Upon the recent death of her mother, Clarissa, the young Lt. Colonel decides that she must focus on the estate which she inherits. The fortune entails a significant amount of money and land. As she walks across the airfield in Mobile, Alabama, finally “free,” Bailey bemoans the loss of her officer status and position as a registered nurse. Fear assaults her when she realizes that she has never enjoyed the luxury of wasting time. How does one waste a day? Her last deployment to Afghanistan inflicted a severe case of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome upon this dedicated soldier who sacrificed so much. Finally arriving at the swanky mansion, which her mother named Sunny, she realizes many more challenges other than settling the massive estate await her. Bailey’s refusal to visit her mom for the past five years now brings incriminating thoughts. What kind of daughter never checks on her dying mother? Immediately on arrival at the swanky mansion, Sunny, the soldier learns that her mother lived with a handsome, much younger, famous author for the past five years? This stranger loved her mom filling her final days with excitement and joy. Where was she when her mother died of cancer? The entire town of Fairhope, Alabama claim to have loved the woman with platinum hair and her famous lover, the author Oliver Greene. Now, the village is hesitant to welcome the child who spurned the “belle of the town. ”Bailey quickly discovers that Oliver Greene is not only kind. He is gorgeous. In no time, the arms which once held her mother, now embrace her. Shame that she would dare to entertain her mother’s lover assaults her as well as the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress from her last deployment to Afghanistan. The young woman has no time to regret her decision of retirement as circumstances pull her into the bizarre life of the beautiful Clarissa Barker. Award-winning author, Linda Heavner Gerald, recently received the silver medal from Florida Authors and Publishers Association for her work in fiction. She also received international acclaim from NovelUnity as well as voted One of Fifty Great Writers You Should be Reading. Linda lives with her husband in Florida where she writes each day.

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Category: Literature & Fiction

Born into a family of maniac sailors, Anna Polis was named for the city of Annapolis. This city personified sailing to her dad. The Polis clan spent each summer there. As their boat, Honey glided through the gentle waves, Anna sat in the back of her domain. Her writing and her art filled lonely hours. Then, the summer of her thirteenth year, they found her. Bullies broke the platinum chain from her gilded life. The young girl faced them fearlessly. She didn't tell anyone for a long time until she couldn't bear the pain any longer. Once she spoke of it, things became a little easier to bear. If you have suffered from the meanness of bullying, you will "get" it!

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Category: Romance; Teen & Young Adult