Bøger af M L Hamilton

No one solves cases like San Francisco detectives, Peyton Brooks and her partner, Marco D'Angelo, but when a young Mexican folk singer, Ynes Linares, is found strangled with her own pearls, compiling a list of suspects that wanted to harm her is easier than figuring out who didn't. Everyone wanted a piece of the Velvet Sapphire, but someone wanted everything.A Peyton Brooks Homicide follows San Francisco's dynamic crime-fighting duo, Peyton Brooks and Marco D'Angelo, through their early cases in the Homicide Division.

After her maternity leave, Peyton reluctantly returns to her job as the lead for the Hate Crimes Division. Taking this job was an opportunity she couldn't pass up. It meant staying home with her growing family and being there for all of her baby's firsts, but this team is not like her last one and personality conflicts are inevitable.To complicate things further, the nature of the crimes she must now solve is heartbreaking. Hate Crimes are a particularly heinous set of cases, involving marginalized people in horrifying predicaments, and her first case is no exception. When gay men are being assaulted for using a popular dating app, Peyton and her team must discover the perpetrators as quickly as they can, before another young man winds up injured, or worse, dead.But can she hold her team together in order to solve this case? And will the demands of a new leadership role put unnecessary strain on her family?With each swipe left, another innocent victim may be in the crosshairs of an assailant who has no mercy.

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Roxanne Rosales moved from Boston to California after college to pursue a career in marketing. She enjoyed her work, but something was missing. Being alone in a new place felt intimidating. Until she met Mika Yates and her family.Roxanne's plans to go home evaporate after Mika befriends her and introduces her to Henry. The widower with two small children makes Roxanne think she might have found someone who could make her time in Sacramento less lonely, but when she discovers a lump in her breast, Roxanne is faced with the very real fear that she might have breast cancer. It's a diagnosis that Henry isn't ready to face again, but can Roxanne face it alone?

This collection of true-life stories and musings has developed over the years, finally to be gathered into one volume. Comprised of insights about life, pets, and raising children, this volume of short anecdotes provides a view into the human experiences we all share.While many of the stories are amusing, some touch on loss and fear, and the challenge of being a parent in the modern world.

Orphaned as a babe, Alix has known only the mission in Marsino. It has been both a sanctuary and a prison. As the only full-blooded Stravad in residence, she has suffered prejudice and isolation, except at night. That's when her dream lover visits. Beyond the dreams, Alix feels certain that this is the life she's meant to lead, until the day she's ordered to translate for a Stravad prisoner. Suddenly her dream is now a nightmare and she is caught in the middle of it. Survival means she must betray everything she believes to save herself, but saving herself means he must die! Continue the adventure with the tenth installment of the World of Samar series.

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Margot Yates has known loss. First her husband died of a heart attack, then her daughter of breast cancer. Margot has tried to accept all that life has put before her, but her faith is badly shaken with Meredith's passing. Facing the uncertainty of a future alone, she has no plans to find love again, until Jack Davis attempts to change her mind. Jack wants Margot to take a chance, to trust that there can be life after loss, but is Margot ready for that? Can she give her heart to someone knowing that she might lose him in the end?

After a car accident almost killed Breanna Perry, she gets a second chance at life. When Cormac O'Shea enters her hospital room and asks her, "Do you want to live?", she says yes. However, she isn't prepared for what that simple word will mean, or what she's about to lose.No longer able to pretend she can have her old life back, Breanna is faced with leaving it all behind and accepting an immortal existence. Unfortunately, that existence comes with some challenging obstacles.Helping her rival, Amber Wright, navigate the superhero world is only one of her problems, but when she realizes that Alan Siegel, the San Quentin murderer, just might make good on getting released from prison, she confronts the real possibility that he might go on a killing spree, one only she can stop. Then he asks her to continue as his psychiatrist. Can I get homicidal murderers for a thousand, Alex?Then there's Cassius-sexy, brooding, green-eyed Cassius-who has become the single most important person in her life. When Cassius's ex-wife pops back into the picture, will Breanna be able to do the one thing she is sure she can't do?Will she be able to let him go?Finish this exciting trilogy with The Moon Mage.

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings. Madelyn Yates dreamed of opening her own bed and breakfast, but as the middle daughter, she found herself trying to hold everything together for her family, until her sister dies. Meredith's death throws everyone in the family into turmoil, but as always Madelyn ignores her own needs to care for them. A gift from beyond the grave changes that and Madelyn finds herself thinking she just might heed her dying sister's wish to "live the dream."

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Angela Grayson ran for the school board when she was a student at UC Berkeley, then she became mayor of her hometown shortly after she graduated. Marrying young, Angela found herself trapped in an abusive marriage where her husband controlled every aspect of her life. Escaping him seemed impossible, but she prevailed and even found herself in a new relationship that was everything her first marriage wasn't.However, the scars were there and Angela swore she would never again feel like she had no control. She decided to run for state senate, but even in today's world, a woman of color has to fight for the respect she deserves.Angela is determined to help other women escape the same nightmare she faced, but when she runs up against a chauvinistic legislature, what will she have to do to make them take her mission seriously?

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Orphaned at ten, Melanie Barlow was raised by her grandparents, given everything she could want and cherished by the two people who meant the world to her. Growing up, Mel knew what they expected from her - graduate high school with honors, go to college, get a career in computer engineering, then start a family. The problem was starting a family.Mel knew early on that she was different and that she wanted different things in her life, but the things she wanted did not fit with her grandparents' worldview. Mel must now decide whether it's more important to be herself or if it's better to lie to everyone, including herself, just to keep the peace.

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Lizzie Reed wanted to be a pediatric nurse after watching her younger sister, Margaret, struggle as an infant with a hole in her heart. Going to college had been a given from the time she was a child. Her parents never planned it any other way, but when Lizzie goes to a party and wakes up in a guy's bed without any memory of how she got there, the world comes crashing down around her.How can she pick up and move on as if nothing ever happened? And what do you do when you can't remember an event, but everyone is telling you you need to take a stand? Lizzie has to face her demons and make a decision that may change the course of her life forever. More than that, she has to face her parents and let them know she isn't the same little girl they think she is.

The Caffeinator coffee shop in Sequoia is the place to come for coffee, treats, and conversation. The following recipes are prepared in this fictional coffee shop and each character has their favorite brew.So sit down, relax, and grab your favorite caffeinated beverage. Then pick up a good book.

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Rosie's life seemed perfect to outside observers. She had a good marriage and two sons who were doing well in school, but something was missing. Her job as a loan officer had become tedious, but the idea of going back to school when her family needed her seemed like a risky move. Until she met Madelyn Yates and discovered that sometimes you have to take a risk if you want to live out your dreams.Now Rosie faces going to college decades after most people have already left, but unlike her classmates, Rosie has responsibilities that do not make room for things like lectures and midterms. Will she be able to balance it all or will the strain drive a wedge between her and those she loves most?

For Jaguar, the lure of the lights and the crowds has filled his years since leaving Sequoia, but even the brightest lights fade. When his mother falls ill, he puts his career on hold to help her, but coming home after so much time away has its own pitfalls.Jaguar's return creates a clash with his estranged father and a past lover who has secrets she's been hiding for five years. In the face of his personal turmoil, Jaguar is forced to make a choice between the boy he was and the star he became.Even more so, he has to decide between fame and family.

Bailey was the runt of the litter, wanting nothing more than to have a family of her own, but no one noticed her. Bailey knew she had to make people understand she was so much more than what they saw.Follow Bailey's adventures to find out if she finally shows her people that she is a majestic Golden Retriever.

When Everleigh Beckett sets out to solve a Christmas mystery, she doesn't give up, especially with P.I. Isaac Stern at her side.The previous Christmas, Everleigh and Isaac solved the case of Rachel Walters, the two-day old infant abducted from Heritage Hospital. This Christmas, the duo has a more puzzling case to tackle.Luciana Esperanza went missing when she was nineteen. The child of undocumented workers, her parents feared filing a missing persons report, until her sister comes forward, believing she's spotted Luciana near the Capitol.Can Everleigh and Isaac solve a case that is more than twenty-two years old? What happened to Luciana Esperanza, and can they bring another lost soul home for the holidays?

After the wildfires are finally extinguished with the first snowfall, Sequoia begins to heal, especially with the holidays around the corner. Life returns to normal in the Sierra mountain town, with caroling in the streets, sipping hot cocoa by the fire, and preparing for the lighting of the community Christmas tree on Main Street.However, for Zion and Tate, life is never quite normal. Gabi is still making organ-shaped vases, Logan has changed his major again, and Joe has decided to redo the electrical wiring in the house to provide enough power to run both the kiln and the heat lamps for Gabi's new pet snake, Saffron.As if this wasn't enough, Rebekah enlists Zion to help her plan her wedding, but will the wedding be derailed by a suspicious attack? And worse still, is Rebekah's fiancé, David Bennett, the main suspect?

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Moira Sykes has a dream. She wants to open a women's health clinic and shelter for women who need help. The dream has almost become a reality, but the fact that she's focusing on helping women escape bad situations has drawn the attention of men who are threatened by her mission.When Moira receives a death threat, Detective Nathaniel Hayes steps in to protect her, but can he save her from an enemy that is determined to stop her dream in its tracks?

Peyton has proven herself worthy of the elite Ghost Squad, solving seven cases for the FBI in her first few months. Her personal life with Marco has also stabilized and they are both looking forward to building a future together.However, Marco finds himself increasingly entangled in a mob situation in San Francisco, while Peyton is called to Germany, where American tourists are going missing.As the Ghost Squad boards a plane for Europe, they fear that they are about to come face to face with a modern day Dr. Frankenstein, a scientist conducting horrific experiments.Peyton's commitment to her team is indisputable, but she has a secret she longs to share - and the one man she wants to share it with happens to be half a world away.

Alana Eldralin had everything a young Stravad could ask for: a loving family, a powerful legacy, and the leadership of Temeron in her future. She wanted nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, becoming Stravad Leader in his stead. She wasn't prepared for her entire life to be turned upside down. Trey Almsden was Alana's polar opposite. Trey struggled for every scrap of food he got, contending with ridicule at his mother's illicit occupation. Trey didn't even know who his father was, a man who gifted him with emerald eyes, but nothing else. Still, Trey had always managed to escape trouble, until he was accused of murder. Stravad do not commit murder, especially in Temeron, but when Trey is arrested and brought before the Stravad Leader for punishment, his path collides with Alana's and the two of them are suddenly thrust into an adventure that neither of them are prepared for. With the Nazarien in turmoil, the Stravad Leader is torn between saving his youngest daughter or fulfilling the call of Eldon to take command of his legacy. Ultimately, the choice comes down to whether he can accept the help of the man who stole his daughter from him. Continue the adventure with the eleventh installment in the World of Samar series.

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings. As the youngest of three sisters, Mika is thrown into turmoil by the death of her oldest sister, Meredith. She can't admit that Meredith's death has shaken her horribly, so she self-medicates with alcohol and finds herself in an abusive relationship.When her ex-boyfriend makes bail, Mika fears what he'll do to her and her family. As her life unravels, she turns to the only coping mechanism she has, but this only accelerates her decent. When Brendan Ward, a recovering alcoholic, offers to sponsor her, Mika responds with fury, but as things continue to come undone in her life, she wonders if she can learn to trust him before it's too late.

Rue Cyprus and her Golden Retriever puppy, Kasey, embark on a summer break full of adventure and fun, but when Rue's parents take her on vacation, they meet Mrs. MacIntyre and her dog, who live at the beach full-time.Rue strikes up a friendship with the lonely older woman and offers to take Rufus, her dog, to the beach with her family so he can do what he loves best - dig. Unfortunately, Mrs. MacIntyre discovers that $500 is missing from her cabin and she has no idea where it might have gone. Rue suspects she might know, but how do you question a suspect when the suspect can only say, "Ruff"?Can Rue and Kasey find the money before the summer ends?

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Mariko Saito listens to everyone's problems, but who listens to hers? Divorced from the only man she ever loved, she faces the reality that her son may be beyond redemption and the rift between her and her daughter might not be salvageable. When everything in your own life is in shambles, how do you heal anyone else?

Peyton and Marco finally have everything they've wanted for so long. The future has never looked brighter or more secure, but...Marco's battle with the mob terrorizing San Francisco has become personal and he's square in their crosshairs. Naturally, car bombs going off in the middle of the City draws the attention of the FBI and when a splinter group called the Goblins claims responsibility, who better to take them out than the Ghost Squad?Of course, Peyton has no choice. When someone threatens her man, she's ready to go to war.

Panda Bear was a small, white kitten born in a boat. Panda didn't have a home, but she wanted one more than anything.Follow Panda's adventures to see if she finally gets what every kitten wants...a family of her own.

This comprehensive guide on how to become an author with an INFJ personality will help you define your writing goals and give you step by step instructions on how to become a successful author, whether you attempt to do it through traditional publishing or by going indie. This guide will walk you through the following topics: - What it means to be an INFJ personality- How to write your first book- Whether to go traditional or indie- How to write your first query letter- How to find an agent- How to pursue a traditional writing contract- How to establish your own independent writing career- How to build your brand and generate an audience for your work- And finally, how to manage your career no matter what you choose With practical, proven, hands-on methods, you can learn how to pursue your writing career from the moment you put pen to paper through marketing and social media. Every chapter of this book will give you proven techniques, online resources to begin your own career, and personal examples of the best method to use when realizing your dream of becoming a published author. No other How-to book has such a comprehensive explanation of every step in the process. About the ExpertM.L. Hamilton has been teaching high school English and journalism in Central California for the last 25 years; however, she always dreamed of publishing her own novel. That dream came true in 2010. Her first novel, Emerald, was published by Wild Wolf Publishing. In 2015, ML Hamilton decided to go independent with her writing and has published more than 34 novels in multiple genres. In addition to teaching and writing, she is the co-manager for Authors Booth at the California State Fair and was a judge for the NCPA writing contest for two years. She also has her own editing business, helping writers find their voice and get their work published. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.