"It is true that liberty is precious - so precious that it must be rationed." -- Vladimir Lenin This book of stories and poems offers a witty, funny, and oftentimes dark commentary on the idiosyncrasies of life in the soulless modern age.

Jen Darling, an FBI agent working undercover, meets a New Mexico State policeman, John Paul Casey. Both are assigned to work undercover when weapons and sensitive data are reported missing at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. An immediate attraction develops between them and their assignment pulls them together, but the severity of the case and other personal complications soon begin to push them apart. Jen is wounded and taken hostage, and Casey must choose between freeing Jen and stopping the sale of a top-secret weapon that could jeopardize national security.

Cole Winters has left his corporate job to return to the family ranch after the death of his father. A drought and fire has destroyed his winter crops and a bank debt left by his father has put him in jeopardy of losing the ranch. He can see only one way out. To swallow his pride and accept an offer to lease his land for hunting to two Dallas executives. But when the executives show up with friends, Cole soon discovers they have a hidden agenda - one that pulls him into a dangerous situation. Janice Wallace, a beauty in their company, causes even more concern. The CEO orders Cole to keep his...

Kate Gurber is promoted into a management position over Rudy Flanders because of his alcohol abuse and quick temper. Ted Henderson, a former Navy SEAL, but also an employee, is assigned as Kate's bodyguard after Rudy makes death threats against her. During this time of stress a bonding relationship builds between Kate and Ted. Is this what Kate wants, or is their connection built on tension and fear during a time of turmoil and extreme violence?

Mary Jo Helms, a university professor, is surprised when Mark Dubois, a middle-aged man, enters her freshman journalism class. University policy forbids relationships between teachers and students, but an attraction between them leads Mary Jo to take risks that could jeopardize her career. A disgruntled student attempts to blackmail Mary Jo for a passing grade then has her suspended when she refuses to submit to his threats. She must make a decision whether to allow Mark, who is chairman of the board of regents at the college, to defend her at the hearing or agree to forgo her university...

Jo Ann Brady meets Major Chuck Brooks in a cemetery while they're both there to place flowers on their spouses' graves. An immediate attraction between them results in a one-night stand - or so Jo Ann thinks. Chuck can't reveal he's on a mission to Columbia to assist the government with a notorious drug cartel. He's wounded, but returns to Jo Ann a month later and their romance blooms. She introduces Chuck to Doctor Sid Bleu, the Chief of Surgeons where she works as a nurse. Sid meets Lieutenant Maria O'Shea, a helicopter pilot, and the two couples became friends. Jo Ann and Sid are faced...

Cora Beth Williams and Nat Hinson are narcotics agents. Cora Beth, an agent for the DEA, is betrayed by her supervisor. Hired killers are waiting when she arrived in Rio Valley. Nat, a narc with the Texas Department of Public Safety, rescues her and they became partners with the Texas DPS narcotic division. Cora Beth and Nat are joined by Kim Turner, Will Coggins, Maria Nino, and Vivian Hays to uncover the cartel smuggling drugs into Texas. The team is sent to Harlingen when they learn a high-level meeting is scheduled for the cartel. The three couples work together and the ring is arrested...

Cory McMeans, a language expert, is utilized as an interrupter and analyzer for a special government agency. That is, until she is chosen for a very dangerous assignment. Cory must consent to work undercover with another agent, posing as husband and wife. She is wary, until she meets the agent to be her partner, John Commander. The case involves two government diplomats, both with full diplomatic immunity. They're using this protection for two illegal activities, treason and drug distribution. They can carry huge amounts of drugs and classified documents around the world and be free from...

Beth Ann Owens is the biological daughter of Rex Alexander, a notorious mercenary. Rex mailed Beth Ann a valuable document wanted by several cartels and foreign governments before he was murdered by a redhead. However, he talked before he died. The agency is sure they will try to obtain the document from her. James Ray Hughes, a government agent, is sent to work undercover to protect Beth Ann. Beth Ann resents James coming into her office posing as a software writer. A bitter divorce has left her emotionally scared, and she has developed a shield against any man. She dislikes James to the...

Vivian Leigh Campbell, a teacher from east Texas, is forced to flee a ruthless man determined to destroy her. As she runs for her life, she finds herself stranded in a blizzard in the Texas panhandle. In danger of freezing to death, she is rescued by a handsome rancher, Flint Spear. Vi finds she enjoys life on a ranch, but she soon realizes Flint is a cowboy with secrets. As her past catches up with her, she discovers strengths she didn't know she possessed, and a desire to trust again. But will Flint's secret occupation be her downfall or her salvation in the end?