River of Ashes Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor (St. Benedict, #1) Published by: Vesuvian Books Publication date: August 2nd 2022 Genres: Adult, Psychological Thriller “A psychological portrait akin to Lord of the Flies .” ~ Midwest Book Review SOME TRUTHS ARE BETTER KEPT SECRET. SOME SECRETS ARE BETTER OFF DEAD. ALONG THE BANKS OF THE BOGUE FALAYA RIVER, sits the abandoned St. Francis Seminary. Beneath a canopy of oaks, blocked from prying eyes, the teens of St. Benedict High gather here on Fridays. The rest of the week belongs to school and family—but weekends belong to the river. And the river belongs to Beau Devereaux. The only child of a powerful family, Beau can do no wrong. Star quarterback. Handsome. Charming. The “prince” of St. Benedict is the ultimate catch. He is also a psychopath. A dirty family secret buried for years, Beau’s evil grows unchecked. In the shadows of the haunted abbey, he commits unspeakable acts on his victims and ensures their silence with...

The Christmas Spirit Alexandrea Weis Published by: Rosewind Books Publication date: October 27th 2020 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance “Ghostly occurrences and ancient folklore make this feel like a modern, romantic twist on A Christmas Carol. ” ~Library Journal SOMETIMES IT TAKES ONE BROKEN HEART TO HEAL ANOTHER. Courtney Winston is a writer on a deadline. Eager to finish her book and get over a recent break-up, she ditches Christmas with her family and retreats to a secluded cabin in the mountains. Appliances rarely work, and cell service is spotty, but Courtney senses there is more to her rustic rental—something dark and haunting. Then Peter, the attractive Stone Mountain Lodge owner, and a meddling cook, Mrs. Finn, keep coming around, shattering her peace and offering advice on how to fix her heavy heart. Courtney grows closer to Peter, but Mrs. Finn warns her of his troubled past. Undaunted, Courtney sets out to win him over. But being with the brooding stranger ma...