Secrets Series

Flying is in Rhett O'Neil's blood. And nothing makes this pilot soar higher than wrapping himself in his husband Kaden's arms. He's thrilled when his grandfather entrusts him with O'Neil Airways, the family's charter airplane business. Rhett plans a bright future working with the FBI as well as corporate clients.  Kaden O'Neil has worked hard his whole to become a respected nurse. He finds joy in helping people when they're at their most vulnerable. At home, Kaden provides an anchor against the chaotic winds of Rhett's life. Not everyone is thrilled with Rhett's success. Kaden suspects a disapproving family member's menacing words are escalating into life-threatening actions, but proof is hard to come by. Rhett and Kaden discover a family with this many secrets will go to unthinkable lengths to keep the truth out of reach because that is more damning than any lie.

"Secrets: A Novel" by Jo Ann Lordahl is the first book in the Secrets Trilogy. This novel tells the captivating story of three strong and independent women, Rachel, Ahanna, and Maria, as they navigate their lives filled with secrets, challenges, and personal growth. Through their interconnected journeys, the book explores themes of love, friendship, self-discovery, and the power of forgiveness.   The story begins with Rachel, a successful and ambitious journalist who uncovers a long-held family secret that changes her perception of her own identity and prompts her to seek answers about her true heritage. As she digs deeper into her family history, Rachel's journey leads her to Ahanna, a compassionate and wise African woman living in Zimbabwe, who holds the key to unlocking the secrets of Rachel's past.   Ahanna's story is one of resilience and strength, as she faces numerous hardships in her life, including the loss of her parents, political turmoil, and the oppressive nature of society. Despite these challenges, Ahanna maintains her faith and demonstrates unwavering commitment to her community. The bond formed between Rachel and Ahanna serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of friendship and the shared experiences that connect us all.   The third woman, Maria, is a successful lawyer who, on the surface, appears to have it all. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Maria is haunted by a secret she has kept buried deep within. Through her journey of self-discovery and healing, Maria learns the transformative power of opening up and embracing vulnerability.   Throughout the book, the author skillfully weaves together the stories of these three women, intertwining their lives and experiences to create a rich tapestry of love, resilience, and personal growth. Secrets from the past are gradually revealed, and the characters are forced to confront the pain, trauma, and emotional baggage they have carried with them.  

Some things are better left unsaid...   Four young friends, four fated mates. One secret that could separate them forever. Battling the demons of society and acceptance,  can one of them handle the secrets that have been kept? Or will it be too much to bear?

Tragedy strikes a normal happy family. David's parents were murdered on his 11th birthday. Now, he is 14 years old and the same tragedy will strike again unless he can find out who is behind it all.

In "Prison Economy: Slavery, Jim Crow, greed, pollution, Mental Health, Drugs, Sex, Murder, Parole and probation defects, And Mass Incarcerations of the Poor In the United States And Around The World - Understanding the Roots of Mass Incarceration, Poverty, and Inequality," we explore the complex and interconnected issues that contribute to some of the greatest challenges facing our society. From the impact of childhood trauma and poverty on mental health to the use of private prisons and the effects of environmental toxins, this book offers a comprehensive look at the factors that drive mass incarceration and inequality in America. In a society marked by poverty, mental illness, and the cycle of incarceration, this thought-provoking book shines a light on the interconnectedness of these issues and invites readers to confront the urgent need for change. But this book is not just about identifying problems. It is about offering solutions. Drawing on expert analysis and real-world examples, we showcase innovative programs that are successfully addressing these issues and offer practical steps that individuals, communities, and policymakers can take to create a more just and equitable society. Drawing from compelling personal stories, insightful research, and expert perspectives, this book delves into the profound impact of poverty on mental health and the disproportionate rates of incarceration among disadvantaged individuals. It explores the systemic barriers that perpetuate these cycles and the consequences they have on individuals, families, and communities. But amidst the darkness, there is hope. This book serves as a call to action, urging readers to challenge their own biases, confront societal injustices, and advocate for meaningful reforms. It highlights the power of empathy, compassion, and community in breaking down barriers and offering paths to healing and transformation. Through the exploration of innovative programs, successful interventions, and promising initiatives, this book reveals the potential for change within our reach. It showcases the power of education, rehabilitation, and restorative justice in creating a society that values human dignity and seeks to break the cycle of poverty and incarceration. The back cover of this book invites readers to engage in a critical dialogue, to question the status quo, and to become agents of change. It is a rallying cry for individuals, communities, and policymakers to come together and address the urgent issues that plague our society. Whether you are a concerned citizen, an advocate, a policymaker, or someone directly affected by these challenges, this book offers a roadmap for a more just and compassionate future. It challenges us to envision a society that values the inherent worth and potential of every individual, regardless of their circumstances. Join the conversation, act. Together, let us build a world where poverty, mental illness, and incarceration are no longer insurmountable barriers, but steppingstones toward a brighter tomorrow. The time for change is now.

Secrets Trilogy, Book 2 Now that his best friend is blissfully married, Severus Granville, Earl of Swithland, finds himself dealing with a wholly unfamiliar urge-to settle down and produce an heir. But among the bevy of beauties vying for his attention, none hold his interest except for one: Penelope. Clumsy, intelligent, appealing Penelope is the one woman with whom he could escape...but she's expected to marry another. Afraid she'll be labeled an unmarriageable bluestocking, Penelope's family forces her to go without her badly needed spectacles in public, and to hide her intelligence. Though she has loved Severus for years, the best she can hope for is a loveless union with a perfectly suitable-and perfectly boring-cousin. Except Severus seems to have changed his mind. Hours spent in his rooftop observatory lead to a passion neither of them expected. Yet just as their eyes are opened to the possibility of lasting love, Penelope is snatched away, a pawn in a plot to destroy her family and make her a slave to a man she hardly knows. If he wants to keep his heart's treasure, Severus will have to fight for her with everything within him-mind, body and soul.

Brilliant surgeon Nathan Kirkfield comes face-to-face with his childhood demons when his parents' deaths force him back home to settle the family estate. Sent to oversee the sale of the house and contents is former FBI Agent Kelly MacNiel, now of the MacNiel Auction House. Kelly couldn't possibly have imagined that he'd find the young man from a youthful encounter gone horribly wrong now grown into a devastatingly attractive man. The two of them discover a connection built in the ruins from that tragedy.  Now Nathan must decide if he can accept the changes in his life that this relationship will bring while struggling with his boss's harassment and her threats to destroy his work. To complicate matters, unexplained break-ins lead to an attempt upon Nathan's life. If Kelly doesn't conquer the monsters that besiege him, the man he's come to love will pay the ultimate price.

Michael D'Arcy, after the daring escape from his prison in China, is back in Europe relaxing on the beach in the Southwest of France, recovering from his dramatic adventure, investigating the trafficking of rare timber by unscrupulous Chinese businessmen whose criminal dealings were inflicting irreparable damage on the rainforests of Southeast Asia and the islands of the Pacific Rim.   Together with Lucy Wang, daughter of a Chinese tycoon, Michael had discovered a vast system of rosewood timber trafficking involving billions of dollars. The profits enabled Henry Wang to invest outside of China via a system of transfer pricing, through screen companies in Caribbean tax havens, where the profits skimmed off were invested in property and business acquisitions in Europe.   China's insatiable appetite for raw materials—for the construction of homes in the greatest real estate boom in human history, has reached bursting point. Chinese entrepreneurs have become prodigiously rich, accumulating staggering debts, creating a gigantic bubble, now on the point of implosion.   Michael is called by Sir Patrick Kennedy head of the INI Banking Corporation and invited to join him on his superyacht anchored off the coast of Monte Carlo. There he finds himself co-opted onto Kennedy's team of trusted advisers and sent to Central America to prepare a confidential report on the political and economic viability of setting up a pharmaceutical plant, designed to produce a mysterious drug, Galenus, part of Kennedy's long-term plan to build a life science centre at the heart of Ciudad Salvator Mundi, his futuristic city in the Colombian Andes, a fortress built to survive the coming Apocalypse.   In Central America, Michael is confronted with a world parallel to that he had discovered in Southeast Asia, and sets out to cross the Darien Gap, where he meets desperate migrants confronting the dangers of jungle trails, human trafficking and Narcos.   His task is set against a geopolitical background marked by a battle for power and influence as China and Russia expand their interests into the Americas, by Russia's war in Ukraine, and by China's challenge to the West for global hegemony.

Three years after his family’s Secrets in the Air rocked Rhett O’Neil’s world, they crash it down.  With the FBI missions expanding overseas and Kaden leaving his job, Rhett and his grandfather agree – despite reservations – to give Annabelle, Rhett’s rescued sister, the chance to take a more active role in the charter airline business. Unfortunately, a bird strike prevents the successful completion of her test flight.    After Rhett ditches near a deserted island, the family must survive against the elements, and each another. Innocent mistakes jeopardize the life of one of their own, leaving No Time for Secrets. 

Many lives will be changed… This is book three in the Secrets Series. Everything is falling into place, the building is on schedule to open, and helping those in need, lives are rebuilding. Then why does it feel as if the other shoe is about to fall? Trouble is brewing, Salem can feel it in his bones. The mating ceremony is just around the corner, and things should be perfect, but something isn't right, someone has Bella in their sights. Jinx and Enzo are finding happiness until someone tries to bring it all falling down around them. Will these four finally find happiness? Will they get their happily ever after? Dreams are within reach Lives once broken are mending Hearts are soaring high Many lives will be changed…

  Secrets can heal many lives... Four lives showing acceptance A small town forever connected Secrets can heal many lives… Salem, Bella, Jinx, and Enzo prepare to rebuild their lives after bullying almost cost them their lives literally... It will take love and patience to make it happen, but Salem is determined he can do this for his family, his mate and his best friend.  What they all need is a new focus, something to help them all heal.  Helping others is a great way to start.

In "Wolf World" by Jo Ann Lordahl, the prologue and chapters one and three depict a complex emotional journey experienced by the protagonist, Christine Forrester, as she grapples with the death of her father. The prologue sets the stage for Christine's introspective exploration, expressing her struggle with the past and her determination to understand and reconcile her experiences. Chapter one delves into Christine's emotional turmoil as she prepares for her father's burial, portraying her inner conflict, vulnerability, and the surreal nature of her experiences. Chapter three further delves into Christine's contemplations, revealing her introspective musings on her relationship with her father, her struggle with control and vulnerability, and her realization about the importance of acknowledging her inner child's needs.   The narrative captures the protagonist's emotional complexity, vulnerability, and internal struggle as she confronts her father's death and grapples with unresolved emotions and past experiences. Christine's introspective journey and her attempts to come to terms with her father's passing are central to the narrative, portraying a deeply personal and emotional exploration of grief, self-discovery, and the complexities of human emotions. The text captures the protagonist's inner turmoil and her process of introspection, providing insight into her emotional landscape and the challenges she faces in navigating her relationship with her father.   Overall, "Wolf World" offers a poignant portrayal of grief, introspection, and the complexities of human emotions, providing a deeply personal and emotional exploration of the protagonist's journey towards understanding and reconciling her past experiences and emotions in the wake of her father's death.

Love is in the air and this lion wants to surprise his mate... Can he pull it off? Or will it all fall apart before it takes flight? Salem has a secret, one that requires the help of his family and best friend.  He promised his Bella, no more secrets but this is one he has to keep... Five easy things to do and only one day to get it done...

Secrets Trilogy, Book 3 A murder... A lord's desire...and her quiet, respectable life is gone forever. Arabella Mason is too busy investigating her brother-in-law's "accidental" death to entertain thoughts of love. She'll go to any lengths to ease her sister's grief, even accept the help of the distressingly attractive Viscount Bredon, Peter Worsley. Instead of answers, the trail of clues only leads to more questions. Who was her brother-in-law, really...and why does Peter, who poses as her brother in public, make mincemeat of her resistance in private? A successful politician and confirmed bachelor, Peter has bedded the loveliest women in society. He never imagined he'd wind up in a Leicester backwater, helping a pretty widow investigate his brother's untimely death. As his suspicions of foul play grow stronger, the danger rises-and so does his desire for Arabella. One kiss, and she snatches away all his resolve, leaving him wondering which he wants more... To find his brother's killer? Or keep Arabella safe-and make her his?

To have a chance of saving his life – and the lives of the people he loves – Rhett must ditch his plane in the Pacific Ocean. By destroying his physical tie to his home, he and Kaden can begin to heal. While Jordan and Aaron Collins run the search for the people who are threatening Rhett’s life, Kaden and Rhett are told to blend in and act as normal as possible, but normal is a relative term. Kaden thrives as a nurse practitioner at the veteran’s clinic. His days are filled with challenging patient cases and the hustle of medicine. He’s grateful for the diversion, lest his mind become obsessed with familial concerns. Rhett, on the other hand, has no such relief. Because he’s the one being targeted, his movement is restricted. He attributes coincidences to personal attacks. As they uncover more of the mystery, the team discovers he might be right. Danger comes from the most unlikely of places. And allies are found from a past long forgotten.

Four Fated Mates, Four Lives Intertwined New beginnings, love, and rejoicing are in abundance for these four. Come and join Salem, Bella, and their family for the holidays. Surprises are in store for all, the town is full of twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and of course a few Secrets.  One evil person, however, has it out for Enzo and it may take them all to save him this time, or will it? Will this Dragon finally show his beast? Come find out what Santa and the Fates have in store for these four...

After several months overseas, Rhett and Kaden O’Neil fantasize about a return to their version of normalcy. However, the FBI mission shows no signs of completion and the men are forced to wait.  Just when Rhett reaches the end of his patience, a single phone call shatters his world. His beloved grandfather’s plane disappeared. No tracking. No landing. No crash site.  Nothing.  Rhett now must unravel the lies in place to protect him so he can help his family. And not even the risk to his own life will stop him.

I am their worst fucking nightmare...   They think they're safe. They think they got rid of all the threats. The past is about to hit them right where it hurts the most. Kane is my name and destroying lives is my game... Masquerade parties are a blast they say. When all the creeps come out to play. Secrets Can Destroy Many Lives...

The Secrets Trilogy book 1 To survive, she'll have to trust him with all her secrets. Nick is back. After eight years of facing public scandal and private humiliation with her head held high, Isobel's courage fails when the man she never stopped loving returns and asks her to marry him. Once he discovers her secret, he won't visit her bed more than once. And she can't bear his rejection. Nicholas, Marquis of Cardington, is confident he can cope with the baggage Isobel carries from her first marriage. It doesn't matter that the beautiful widow once left him to elope with another man. After all, he was partly to blame for that disaster. All that matters is he has always loved her, and now she's free to accept his proposal. Only on their wedding night does Nick learn the terrible secret Isobel has harbored for eight long years. To win his wife's trust will take every ounce of tenderness he possesses-when what he really wants is to show her the passion he saved for her and her alone. But just as Isobel begins to believe her heart is safe with Nick, the blackmailers who drove her first husband to suicide reappear. And they want their pound of flesh. Isobel must finally trust Nick will all her secrets-and her life-or their enemies will destroy them both.