A Texas literary shelf.

Something Good In the Dust

A Small Town Romance

by Michelle J Mann

Fiction · 2026

A swoon-worthy, small town, opposites attract romance set in the small town of Willow Creek.

Everything Good That Happened

Closed Door, Small-town Romance

by Michelle J Mann

Fiction · 2025

A heartwarming. emotional, closed-door, small town love story with feel good vibes. Will, an almost too good to be true, all-around good guy brings out the best in an insecure Sydney, making her rethink her strategy of staying away from men.

Making of a Warlock

A Warlock's Beginniing

by Dominic Anaya

Fiction · 2026

Heartbreak wasn't supposed to change Victor Russo's life forever-but magic had other plans. Reeling from the end of a five-year relationship, Victor reluctantly joins friends on a birthday getaway to New Orleans, a city steeped in mystery, magic, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. A visit to an enigmatic tarot reader, Madame Jeanette, shatters Victor's sense of reality when her cards reveal truths that cut straight to his grief, fear, and untapped power. Though Victor tries to walk away, the magic calls him back. Soon, Victor discovers that his late grandmother was one of the most powerful witches of her generation-and that her legacy lives on in him. Drawn into a hidden world of warlocks, witches, and ancient curses, Victor must confront a destiny he never asked for and a dark enemy long thought buried: Florence Maryweather, the force that cursed his grandmother and still hungers for power. As Victor struggles with identity, loss, and self-acceptance, he must decide whether to embrace the magic within him-or risk losing everything. Set against the lush, haunting backdrop of New Orleans, The Making of a Warlock is an LGBTQ+ urban fantasy about found family, queer identity, inherited power, and becoming who you were always meant to be.

Claire and the Lost Doll

by Kristian Lee-Morales

Juvenile Fiction · 2025

Claire loves her doll, Ally, more than anything. Ally isn't just a toy, she's a best friend, a secret-keeper, and the one who makes everything feel okay. But during a game of hide-and-seek, Ally disappears. Claire searches everywhere. Under the bed. Behind the couch. In the toy box. She looks and looks until her tummy feels tight and her eyes start to sting. What if Ally is gone forever? Finally, Claire asks her mom for help, and together they find Ally hiding in the last place Claire would've thought to look. Relieved and proud (and maybe a little teary), Claire hugs Ally close and makes her a promise: No matter what, she'll always keep her safe. A gentle, heartwarming story about love, worry, and the comfort of knowing you're not alone when you need help.

The Star Whisperer

by Kristian Lee-Morales

Juvenile Fiction · 2025

Mia, a kind-hearted girl with a special gift-she can talk to the stars-lives on the edge of a quiet village. Each night, she whispers to the twinkling sky, but one evening, she notices a star struggling to shine. Determined to help, Mia embarks on a heartfelt journey, climbing the tallest hill, seeking wisdom from the village storyteller, and sharing stories to remind the star of its purpose. Through her unwavering belief and kindness, Mia helps the star regain its glow, proving that even the smallest voices can bring light to the darkest nights. In return, the star reminds Mia to shine her own light in the world.

Oliver's AUsome Week

by Kristian Lee-Morales

Juvenile Nonfiction · 2025

Oliver's AUsome Week" follows the journey of a young boy named Oliver, who has Asperger's, a condition that makes his brain work in a special way. Oliver sees the world uniquely, noticing things others often overlook, but sometimes struggles with loud environments and social interactions. At school, Oliver finds comfort in quiet places like the big tree on the playground, but he longs to connect with his classmates. With the encouragement of his kind teacher, Mrs. Green, Oliver shares his passion for dinosaurs with the class. This sparks new friendships and helps Oliver realize that being himself is not only okay but something to celebrate. As the week unfolds, Oliver learns how his unique perspective enriches those around him. From making friends to playing games on the playground, he discovers the joy of embracing who he truly is. The story is a heartwarming celebration of neurodiversity, friendship, and the beauty of individuality

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Tales of the Devils Ridge Riders

by Kristian Lee-Morales

Fiction · 2026

Dex Roarke has carries fury in his chest for five long years- underneath it, the love he felt for Tessa Jackson never burned out. She was hi until the night she left her cut on his bed and walkde away wihtout a word. He told himself she was gone for good. He tried to hate her. It never stuck. Now tessa is back in devils Ridge- as the doctor who saves his life after a crash that should have killed him. One look at her and every old wound splits open wide. she didn't stop Loveing him either, but the secrets she carries are just as dangerous as the serpents hunting her down. dex cant decide if he want to push her away or drag her closer, but the truht is brutal: he'll burn the whole world down before he lets her go a second time. In Devils Ridge, loyalty is tested, danger rides close, and sometimes the only thing stronger then betrayal is the love that refuses to die.

Ember

by Kristian Lee-Morales

Fiction · 2025

EMBER Devil's Ridge Riders Book One In Devil's Ridge, loyalty is everything-and the cost is paid in blood. Mia Campbell swore she'd never come back. The Devil's Ridge Riders MC took her mother from her and left scars she thought would never heal. She hates everything the club stands for-even when the boy she once loved, Coal Bishop, becomes its new president and promises he's changed everything. Coal has fought to drag the Riders out of the shadows, turning the club legit-but the world won't let him forget who he is, or what the patch means. When old enemies surface and secrets threaten to burn the Ridge to the ground, Coal finds he still needs Mia by his side. He cleaned up the club for good, but some things never change: they'll always protect what's theirs. Now Mia's caught between the past that broke her and the family she can't outrun. Will love bring her back to the life she hates-or can she finally see the man-and the club-Coal is fighting to become? Some fires never die. In Devil's Ridge, you ride or you burn.

A New Season

by CA Moore

Historical romance · 2025

They’ve crossed paths before. Two forces bound by family, divided by perspectives.

A Cold Winter’s Edge

by CA Moore

Historical romance · 2024

A blizzard. An accident. And tortured pasts… Can their marriage survive?

17 Days from Galveston: The Final Journey

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Fiction · 2022

This book is the continuation of 17 Days to Texas, as D'Ann and Jay travel to Galveston, Texas to rescue their family and bring them back to the deer lease after an EMP hits the United States. Battling gangs, militia and a hurricane to get home, only to be ripped apart by an unknown force. Not knowing if they will ever be together again.

17 Days to Texas

A Post-apocalyptic Journey of Survival

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

2022

Las Vegas Valley is burning. Airplanes are crashing into the resorts on the strip. Total chaos has erupted on the streets. Panic has gripped the city. Jay and D'Ann were living their best lives. Living in an RV on a gun range in North Las Vegas. Jay worked in the largest marijuana dispensary in the world. Then it happened. An EMP hits the electric grid. No phones, no electricity, transportation has stopped. Not knowing if this is just local or worldwide. For their own survival, they have no option but to get out of Las Vegas, and fast. After finding an old motorhome that runs, Jay and D'Ann, with a few friends, struggle for survival as they fight to save each other from the ruthless people along the way to safety at their brother's secluded deer lease. But what is waiting for them when they finally reach Texas will change their lives forever.

The Dreams Within

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Fantasy thriller · 2023

Emma had just experienced one of the most tragic times of her life. To get away from it all, she retreated to a beach house on the Gulf. It was supposed to be a time for reflection and to figure out what to do with the rest of her life. Instead her time was filled with dreams of a mysterious man, seduction, pleasure, death threats, and an unexpected miracle. She had been warned about the dangerous men from the gulf entering women's dreams, seducing, and impregnating them only to steal their babies away when they were born. Had Emma been seduced by one of these men? Had she not heeded the warning ? Was it too late? Or was it only a dream?

Scoots Big Day

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Children's book

Scoot the little skid steer helps the big equipment

Scoot First Big Dream

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Children's book

A little skid steer is to small for big jobs so he does what he can

Tator the terrible's first hair cut

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Children's book

Trouble at the salon

Tator the Terrible goes to School

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Children's book

The trouble Tator gets into at school

Tator the Terrible goes to the Beach

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Children's book

The trouble Tator gets into at the beach.

Tator the Terrible goes Camping

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Children's book

The trouble Tator gets into on a camping trip

Tator the Terrible

A little dog with a BIG attitude!

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Children's book

Tator may be small but his attitude and the trouble he gets into keeps the adventures going.

The Shadow of Jillian

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Romance mystery

Some shadows don't fade, the come for revenge

The Heart of Jillian

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Romance mystery

Live gave her a second chance. Now she'll have to fight to keep it

The Two Faces of Jillian

by Deidre Whipple Lopez

Fiction · 2026

A romance, suspense thriller

Gunner

by Edward Garza

Mystery/Thriller · 2026

She thought she buried her past. She was wrong. Deborah Carson-once known as Venge-has stepped into a world that refuses to forget who she was. Drawn deeper into the shadows of espionage and war, Deborah finds herself caught between loyalty and survival. The past she tried to outrun begins to close in, bringing with it unfinished business, dangerous alliances, and enemies who have been waiting for her return. As the lines between trust and betrayal blur, one thing becomes clear: There is no escaping what she's done... or what she must become. In Gunner (Volume 2), Edward Garza expands the Gunner universe with a dark, cinematic thriller where every decision carries weight-and every shadow hides a threat.

Carson

by Edward Garza

Mystery/Thriller · 2025

Carson Gunner is an assassin for the greater good. He is a man with unique gifts. He will deliver justice wherever a costly debt is hiding. He can see what others cannot. He is unable to change the world's ills, but he certainly is trying; "Gunner will find you."

Scars of the Badge

Faith, Trauma, and Redemption Behind the Thin Blue Line

by Tom Lee

Biography & Autobiography · 2026

Law enforcement doesn't break you in a single moment. It breaks you one call at a time. Scars of the Badge is a raw memoir from a Texas deputy who spent years answering the calls most people hope never come - suicides, child deaths, violent confrontations, and the quiet scenes that stay long after the sirens fade. This isn't a story about heroics. It's about what the job takes from you when the shift ends and the uniform comes off. After surviving a crossbow attack in the line of duty, he realizes the near-death moment wasn't the only thing that marked him. The real damage had been building for years, one crisis layered on top of another. The trauma didn't stay on the street - it followed him into his faith, his identity, and the parts of himself he thought were still intact. This book explores moral injury, survival, and the slow recognition that getting through it isn't the same as being okay. It asks what happens when the system moves on, but the people inside it can't. For first responders, veterans, and anyone carrying more than they were prepared for, Scars of the Badge is a reminder: Scars aren't weakness. They're proof you were there.

Project 33: Memorial for the Fallen WTC Private Security Professionals of 9/11

25th Anniversary of 9/11 Edition

by Nathan Rifle Hamilton

Non-Fiction, United States History

This exclusive 25th Anniversary of 9/11 edition commemorates the private security professionals who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center. Born from the American Private Security Heraldry Society's rigorous independent research, the report amplifies the untold stories of these individuals whose courage and sacrifice were often eclipsed in mainstream post-9/11 media coverage. Designed with premium-quality paper and vibrant full-color illustrations, the volume delivers a visually captivating and deeply engaging experience. Within its pages, readers will discover heartfelt profiles of every fallen security professional, alongside detailed insights into WTC operations during the attacks, statistical breakdowns, transcribed radio communications, and poignant survivor accounts. This special edition also features an expanded gallery of evocative imagery, annotated maps, and architectural diagrams, providing a multi-dimensional perspective of that fateful day. A reflective essay by APSHS’s founder closes the work, offering a personal reflection and tribute to their enduring legacy. Project 33 stands as both a vital historical archive and a source of inspiration, ensuring the heroism of these professionals is never forgotten.

The Camellia Made of Stone

2nd Edition

by Nathan Rifle Hamilton

Christian Romance

"The past wasn't a memory anymore; it was an apparition standing right behind him, and his words had just given it a name." Chris never planned to meet Julie again. Once a teenager who idolized a girl he couldn't have, he has grown into a restless twenty-something whose life sways between music, online arenas, and the faint echo of a locket he gave long ago. When fate reunites them, the resurfaced spark forces both toward a question neither expected: can their former love be a blessing to be stewarded or a temptation the two of them should outgrow? Set in the 1990s, THE CAMELLIA MADE OF STONE is a tender, raw, and redemptive Christian coming-of-age romance that follows Chris and Julie from awkward church youth group crushes to life-shaping choices. With a narrative voice that is both clean and wholesome, this novel explores what happens when young love, devotion, fear, and the timing of God collide - and how forgiveness can rebuild the cost of impatience.

Shadows Of Loyalty

by Hayden Cantrell

Spy Thriller · 2026

In the high-stakes world of espionage, Agent Liam Sinclair and his wife Carly thought they had finally earned their peace. But when a ruthless enemy known only as Justice sets his sights on destroying everything Liam holds dear, their fragile new family is thrust into a deadly game of vengeance. After Carly is kidnapped and their closest friend Jonathan is captured and brutally tortured, Liam must make an impossible choice: stay with his wife, or hunt down the man who nearly destroyed them all. As old wounds reopen and new ones are carved, the team is pushed to their limits — physically, emotionally, and morally. Loyalties are tested, sacrifices are made, and the line between justice and revenge begins to blur. In a race against time, Liam will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves… even if it costs him everything. A gripping tale of love, loyalty, and retribution — where the greatest threat isn’t always the enemy you see coming.

Scars in Time

by Ryan Jordan Gutierrez

Sci-fi Thriller · 2019

What if you could go back and change your life, remove the pain from the past? For Brennan Ramirez, that question is no longer hypothetical. Brennan wants a break. After quitting his job as a Child Abuse Investigator because of his anxiety and panic disorder, he's feeling useless. What he wants more than anything is to give his loving wife, Deidre, and his little girl, a good life. Brennan is determined that the best and most definitive way to fix their life for the best is to go back and prevent the traumatic abuse his wife suffered as a child at the hands of her mother's boyfriend. As Brennan test drives The Machine, he begins to experience true power, true control, or so he thinks. With every trip, every choice, Brennan realizes that his newfound control may be an illusion. Life has too many variables, people are more than characters in his story, and time does not want to change. The true question is no longer, "What if you could go back to the past?" It's, "What are you willing to sacrifice to change the past?"

Don't Think Me Evil: Confession

Book One of the Don't Think Me Evil trilogy

by Elwood West

Conspiracy Thriller / Supernatural Suspense · 2026

Houston, the late 1980s. A string of private confessions — raw, unrepentant, impossible to unhear — records the moment a hidden order first learned to call the darkness by softer names. Thirty years later, in the summer of 2019, the threads begin to converge: a shell company with no officers, a black pyramid rising in the Nevada desert, a sealed red door beneath an old stone city, and a pattern that a careful man was never meant to notice. Don't Think Me Evil: Confession is the first book of a literary conspiracy thriller that braids two timelines into one long reckoning with power, ritual, and the things that finally catch up — atmospheric, unsettling, and hard to put down. "Don't think me evil," the voice insists. "Think me necessary."

The Vale Machine

by Austin Brower

Fiction · 2024

Uncover the secret that could rewrite history and forge the future in the heart of Texas. Silas, Amelia, and Jesse labor relentlessly within an unassuming facility, their dedication centered on The Machine—a revolutionary time travel device designed to break the barriers of time itself. As they delve deeper into its capabilities, they confront a formidable adversary: an enigmatic president who views The Machine not as a means of healing, but as a powerful tool to reshape destinies. With the president's ambitions as vast as the cosmos, they find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue and danger, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.