Myths and Mysteries of Florida reveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hovers over the Sunshine State. This book offers residents, travelers, history buffs, and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about Florida's unsolved murders, legendary villains, lingering ghosts, terrifying myths, and haunted places.

From Ponce de Leon’s discovery of the “Land of Flowers” in 1513 to the suspense of the 2000 presidential election, It Happened in Florida takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State’s vibrant past. This revised edition includes brand new glimpses into Florida history, a map, and a thorough index.

Facing Unimaginable Events With CourageIt's only human to be fascinated by disasters--and uplifted by reports of survival in the face of overwhelming circumstances. This book takes you back to Florida's most catastrophic events, vividly re-creating the moments that changed the state forever. The twenty-five true stories presented here are a chilling reminder to expect the unexpected.From the Great Citrus Freeze of 1895 and tidal wave of 1935 to the Apollo fire of 1967 and C...

Alleah, the ambitious and intelligent go-getter, is set to conquer her career with her unwavering hard work and determination. Love is the last thing on her mind until she reaches the pinnacle of success. Rome, a rising star in the NBA, is living the good life with his girlfriend Mia, whom he adores, and his doting family. Their relationship seems perfect until he crosses paths with Alleah and feels an undeniable pull towards her. Despite their mutual attraction, both are reluctant to act ...

Some loves are never truly forgotten. Some hearts remain tethered, despite time and distance.Rome has spent some time attempting to move on from a love that once felt like destiny. With the support of therapy, his devotion to family, his marriage, and a demanding career, he has done everything expected of a man trying to rebuild. Yet, beneath the surface, he feels adrift-burdened by a quiet sadness and the absence of something he cannot name: Alleah.Meanwhile, Alleah has cr...

This Poetic Hand and Heart is Led by Jesus is a testament to Andrea Lynn Wright’s faith journey. Between every word and line is her truth: God is her encourager, her strength, and her source of inspiration.About the AuthorAndrea Lynn Wright was born in the summer heat, deep in the heart of Dallas, Texas, on July 18th, 1977. She is a firm believer of the Lord and she has been all her life. The very first person who introduced her to Christ was her grandmother. Some of her you...

A meddling app says she’s about to meet her match, but which of the four possibilities is the one—and more importantly, is she ready for love? Find out in this novel about family, soul mates, and chasing dreams by the author of Have We Met?Tiwanda Harris’s thirtieth birthday is a turning point. Gifted her late mother’s journal, Tiwanda is finally getting a glimpse of who her mother was as an adult. Shortly after, the budding entrepreneur receives ...

Reign, Serenity, and Myra have the same goal: To make it out of Indianapolis and into the music industry.Reign, a rapper from the eastside ghetto, will do anything to protect her family, her man, and her goals with everything she is. For her, this isn’t just a dream, this is her destiny, and she’s willing to take out anybody who gets in the way of that.Serenity is a singer and, with her best friend Reign, is trying to make it big, but her love life with Kalvin, a very promi...

Tainted is a three-part series tale full of juicy drama, lust, and revenge.Driven by the need to avenge the rape of her nine-year-old sister at the hands of drug lords, Monica Deitrich has spent a decade training for a career in law enforcement. When she is hired by the DEA, she receives her first assignment: Infiltrate and bring down King Kochese, a ruthlesskiller who controls the Texas drug trade. She soon finds her job is not so simple. Never mind the danger of working un...

The drama continues with the Brick Boyz and the women who love them …Erica must decide between being Nicole’s best friend or being by Pierre’s side when tragedy strikes. When push comes to shove and words between them are no longer friendly, will their friendship last?Pierre has been trying his hardest to protect Erica from the cold streets, even though that means hurting her in the process. Besides telling her how much he loves her, he decides it’s time to...

Being the daughter of a pastor, Erica Collins never got a chance to live a normal life. When she lost her mother at a very young age, she questioned her faith in the Lord. Pastor Collins tried to rescue her faith by tying her everyday life even more closely to the church.Now 21 years old, Erica’s only escape from her father and his Bible is when she hooks up with her best friend, Nicole. She finds a little freedom through Nicole’s wild stories, with most of them being about her boy...

What happens when the one person you thought you’d never see again waltzes back into your life? One scandalizing night in an emotional novel by a USA Today bestselling author.Lennon Wells and Beckham Sullivan should have been perfect for each other. Both vulnerable, both striving to please difficult families, and both broken by the past. Going from friends to lovers seemed inevitable. So did a bad ending. They thought—they hoped—they’d never see each other...