Books of the "Breaking Out" Series



"Once Wild" Breaking Out Series, Book One
Release date - October 19, 2009

 
Wreckless in his youth, Shaun MacGregor was never one to care about what people thought of him. But then he returned to the small coalmining town of Ashland, Pennsylvania after serving eight years in prison, and had a literal run-in with town socialite, Maria Bellicia. One night with Maria leads Shaun on a turbulent path to confront all the layers of his destructive past, and face all of the pain, guilt and regret that comes along with it. Each layer that Maria helps peel away reveals yet another adversary and complication that Shaun must either run away from, or fight against. As Shaun struggles to make the right decisions that will finally allow him peace of mind and approval as a citizen of Ashland, Shaun is catapulted to an ultimate crossroad where he must face the biggest obstacle of his life: flee Ashland once and for all, or stay and fight for the only woman who has shown him true love and acceptance.


Music by Widomin and Shannonsongs

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"Serranto's Redemption" Breaking Out Series, Book Two

Release date  - February 1, 2010

Second Edition - 2013

    

Getting out from beneath the Serranto Empire is difficult even for a top-notch hit man. But for Nicky Serranto, being left to die only fuels his revenge against his brother in full force. As Nicky battles the evils of family and alleged allies, he struggles to forge away from his past, until his crime path crosses with Kate MacAvoy. Nicky’s vengeance then takes another course altogether in protecting Kate and her son. For a man of Nicky’s caliber, trust doesn’t come twice, if it ever comes at all—and achieving it will come at a price no average man is willing to pay. 

Kate MacAvoy is a single mother who will stop at nothing to love and protect her four-year-old son. When twisted circumstances puts her face-to-face with reputable hit man Nicky Serranto, Kate’s independence and strength is tested as she lands in the middle of a fierce reprisal between crime kingpins. As Kate is bombarded at every angle by obstacles that threaten the safety of her and her son, she battles against the security that awaits her in the most unexpected place.


 
Music by: Amity in Fame, Album: Dinner for One,  Song: Mirror of Humans

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"Brannigan's War" Breaking Out Series, Book Three
Release date  - January 11, 2011 
 
 Cover photo by: Cpl. Ryan Tomlinson  "Use of this military image does not imply or constitute Department of Defense endorsement." 

It was all that Corporal Mitch Brannigan could do to pull his life back together after being wounded in Iraq. He’d been through it all, experienced his share of confusion and mind-numbing pain but that was before he came to Houston with a promise and met Emily Billings. She was a battle of shear will and punishing emotions, but Emily Billings wasn’t going to deter him from keeping his promise.

Emma wasn’t able to handle much more after the loss of her brother. Now, some egotistical Marine--with an attitude the size of her home state--intrudes uninvited at her parent’s home. His overbearing presence cues her to recall everything her brother once stood for and presently, can’t quite stomach. The man embodying honor, country and duty had to leave--if it was the last thing she ever did.

It is one thing to come back from war and feel its affect, but it was another to accept defeat. Now, Cpl. Mitch Brannigan has come back after his second tour in Iraq and with wounds much deeper than the physical. He will fight to overcome the denunciation, dishonor and pain that could place him just another wounded Veteran of the United States.




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"Far from Over" Breaking Out Series, Book Four
Release date  - August 11, 2011 

Second Edition - October 24, 2012 








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It was all that Matt Lamont could do in keeping his life separated from his past, but now things were far from over. When a stranger, Autumn Reynolds, picks him up walking alone and confused along a country road, Matt is reluctant with the assistance that eventually brings him back to a life of meaning. But there happens to be a little matter of dealing with his failing memory. When flashes of that memory begin to surface, they only tell of a seedy lifestyle filled with torment and heartache. Who is he and what had he done? Autumn helps link the pieces of the troubled past and brings him to the inevitable truth, but in the end, might Autumn be the one to ultimately suffer.
Music by: Oleg Serkov 
Song: First Thing
Album: Epoch Symbol 

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