The Gift Series

Ms. Susanna, The Road to Real Susanna Masters thought teaching had been tough! Retirement arrives with multiple catastrophes, trials, and sorrows as she races headlong into more trouble than she could have ever imagined.  Living in rural Georgia her entire life had not prepared Ms. Susanna for interacting with the elegant business mogul, Vladimir Kasun. As one of many potential buyers for her property, he takes personal interest in protecting her from the threats that have assailed her. Susanna's immediate fascination with her 'soul mate' throws her entire family into dangerous adventures and a new life. Life's delights surprise her as she falls in love faster than any heroine whose life she had crafted in her unpublished novels. Will Susanna find happy-ever-after is a perfect storyline ending or "just a sweet, stay tuned" saga?     Caveat Emptor Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, 'politically incorrect' scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy.      

Ms. Anya, The Gift Revealed Unemployed and searching for purpose, Anya Farmen Galloway Archer's knight in shining armor, Bowie Bonner, offers her a dream job as a model. The Yankee clothing designer doesn't have a clue his new employee, though unskilled in modeling, will turn his company tail-over-teakettle by nightfall. Anya's expertise in business and marketing sends Bonner Fashions into overdrive, but it's her hereditary, paranormal bonding that shifts Bowie and Anya into spontaneous attraction warp speed. Back in Georgia, Anya's family business is at risk. When she returns to remedy the situation, she runs into a powerful, rogue militia. The Neo-Nazi group is exacting its own brand of genocide on kidnapped Americans and unsuspecting illegals being smuggled into the country. As Anya accepts and uses her Gift, others in her family take ownership of their own skills and join her to defeat evil. Will Anya's Gift drive a wedge in her new relationship? Will The Gift cause moral downfall, or will it become Anya's life's purpose?   Caveat Emptor Ms. Anya is longer than most of KB's books, but at least you'll get your money's worth! Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, politically incorrect scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy.  

Ms. Madison, Loose Ends and Unexpected Beginnings Madison Blackstone, computer genius and part-time FBI analyst, finds herself in the midst of another complex, criminal conspiracy. New treacheries arise by the machinations of some of the same players that had plagued her family several years ago. As an emotional late bloomer, her adventure leads her to develop her self-concept beyond her Asperger's tendencies. Falling in and out of love is another step into adulthood's challenges. Madison's coming of age transition reveals her sweet nature and personal struggles to understand herself and her Giftings. Her uncanny understanding of the criminal mind allows her to have almost unlimited security clearance that helps her solve the crimes. But when she learns the true source of her Gifts, will she ever have confidence to continue her sleuthing? Will continuing to pursue just retribution for unpunished felons lead her back into the darkness? Can she accept the Gift and the wise advice she has previously rejected?   Caveat Emptor Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, politically incorrect scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy.  

Ms. Sierra For Such a Time Sierra Knowles identifies as a scarred, undesirable freak. Though a successful Atlanta businesswoman, Sierra suffers abuse from family and others until she resists their disapproval. Rejection by her savior and hero, Captain Kasey Knells, drives Sierra to a new, confident life until her job involves her with a group of dangerous traffickers. Captain Knells arrives with a surprising troop of heroes and swoops her to safety and into their unusual lifestyle. Learning she had been manipulated and now shares a supernatural bond with the crime fighters, Sierra rebuffs their alliance. During a period of unexplainable darkness and self-obscurity, Sierra connects to childhood friends who care for her during her trials. Kasey's group and Sierra's old friends find mutual strengths to combat the traffickers who now live in San Juan, but the confrontation between the opposing forces of good and evil brings little resolution. Back in Georgia, Sierra uses her natural business skills and extraordinary powers to launch them all into a new enterprise which could change the lives of thousands. The traffickers take another stab at eliminating Sierra. Who will be the hero this time? Will Sierra's unusual skill set help defeat the true enemies to allow her to explore her life options? Caveat Emptor Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, politically incorrect scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy.  

Missionaries' daughter, Sina Dahlgren, was trafficked at an early age and faced horrendous trials that resulted in a fractured personality. In her freed adulthood, the strangely pigmented public speaker finds hope in the skills of brain surgeon and researcher, Dr. Eric Kim Galen. With heavenly aid and the help from the irresistible doctor, Sina must constantly confront her normal character traits as well as deal with residual emotional challenges and weaknesses to become whole. As she struggles in the physical realm, she is given special abilities to recognize and fight spiritual battles. Sina finds the combined strength and giftings to free her from her past and set her on a new life path, but will her newly bonded personality hold as she confronts Dr. Galen's vices and emotional disconnects? Constantly threatened by Dr. Galen's former lover and the one who sold her as a child, Sina must choose to forgive or destroy. Is her urge to annihilate the monsters stronger than God's love?  Will she ever find 'normalcy' and the home she always wanted? Caveat Emptor Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, politically incorrect scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy.  

Ms. Emily, The Ignis Fatuus Ploy What was she thinking? Emily Thurston, Atlanta surgeon and avowed city girl ends up in the mountain backwoods north of Atlanta after winning an invitation to a horror-writing seminar. Little did she know her daughter, Clarissa, and their creative writing teacher, Zane Grant, intend to set her up romantically with his dissembling dad and famous author, Zachary Grant. The kids are determined to win a trip to the Bahamas from an ongoing contest perpetrated yearly by Zachary's family. In the midst of expanding her writing skills, she and the class of imaginative sleuths-in-training seek to find the culprits who caused the mayhem that plagues the property. The bodyguards brought in to protect the ladies end up needing protection from the matchmaking plans of the older members of the class. Health issues and an immediate attraction to her teacher cause Emily to question her life's trajectory. When she is threatened by the class bully, she must use her past experiences to protect her future. Will her ignis fatuus ploy keep her from a chance at love?   Caveat Emptor Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, politically incorrect scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy.            

Fool! Why did I think coming home would solve my problems? Dr. Cassandra Guthrie deals with the tragedy that destroyed her entire family and begins a job near her birthplace. Dr. David Guthrie warmly welcomes her into his practice and into his life. Despite their shared, lifelong history and earlier hopes of a future together, a sudden, debilitating, physical trauma causes David to drive Cassy away. Cassy's meltdown sends her speeding down the highway, resulting in house arrest, and leads to a friendship with a couple who are on the police force where Cassy's family's plane crash occurred. Cassandra's emotional frailty keeps her on a roller coaster, but the couple's oversight helps her come to terms spiritually and romantically. They, with many others, address the wickedness that continues to plague David and Cassandra. As they work through their relationship, the continued attacks on their lives send them to a local sanctuary where they can remain unmolested. David's condition is still of uncertain origin, and Cassandra's wounds at the hand of her nemesis must be considered if they are to confront the evil. In their weakness, will they be able to defend themselves? Can they really have a future together? Caveat Emptor Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, politically incorrect scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy. Keep in mind that all characters, events, and most locales are simply KB's creativity taking a spin, i.e. – complete fiction. When Bible verses, poems, songs, or old sayings are quoted exactly, KB gives proper credits. Her freestyle paraphrasing (aka total misquote) doesn't really need details.  Book cover designs are the works of KB's amazing grandchildren or her own sweet self! 

Pinkie Burns, the rough talking martial arts instructor and cellist, tries her hand at romance. A hero in skivvies, Michael Jones, is a willing object of her affections and hires her to teach music and self-defense at Jones School for the Gifted. After years teaching self-defense to women, Pinkie comes home to reconnect with her real mom, but her foster family and friends provide the emotional support she needs to overcome past hurts and present difficulties. As a rape victim at thirteen, she fears being helpless in another attack and holds fast to the resulting hate and unforgiveness. Pinkie's memories of the rape and of the mysterious hero who had saved her many times in the past keeps her from committing to anyone. Her spicy mouth and hot temper deter anyone from committing to her! As she tries to overhaul her personality, she has the opportunity to confront her tormentors. How many of them will survive? Does she have the spiritual strength to fight the darkness that frightens and torments her? Will she ever find the love of her life that will accept her, imperfections and all? Caveat Emptor Books by KB may contain a few naughty words, occasional, mildly inappropriate behaviors, conservative viewpoints, religious ideologies, politically incorrect scenarios, activities beyond 'neuro normal', and plain old imagination. If any of these things would cause offense, feel free to keep on walkin' down the line and buy someone else's books. If you want a fun read, come on, grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, sit a spell, and enjoy.