When the daughter of a socialite meets the budding surgeon, sparks fly, and they find themselves on a fast track to forever. But building a lasting love isn’t easy even in the best of times. When tragedy strikes, the challenges may be too great. Will they overcome adversity to find eternal love? Read Patron of Joy, the prequel to the Challenged Love Series and find out.

Richter’s War: Case of the Japanese Alien
In this sci-fi thriller short story, a World War II battle engulfs Los Angeles, and sweeps a hard-boiled detective into