Books like Swept aside by Sharon Sala

Jade, a young woman haunted by a cult past, seeks safety and family after years surviving on the streets. With the help of former cop Luke Kelly, her journey to reunite with her father exposes lingering dangers and the secrets of her trauma.

Georgia Mason is held hostage by CDC researchers in 2041, struggling to escape post-zombie America.

Schoolteacher Catherine Fane travels to rural Kentucky to honor her guardian’s last wish, only to become entangled in a superstitious town’s fears, a secret sheriff’s protection, and a past she never knew.

A suspenseful tale of a school shooting in a small town, where the characters must confront their fears and grudges.

A magical adventure in the city of Kalimpura, where a goddess's power is tested and a young woman must rescue two hostages.

Mandy Sullivan spends her summer volunteering at a lighthouse in Rocky Point, where she falls for the grandson of a local artist and discovers whether their seaside romance grows beyond a fleeting fling.

Lose yourself in paradise... — Whether you're on a secluded Caribbean island or right in your own backyard, these sensual stories will transport you to the greatest vacation spot of all, where passion burns hotter than the summer sun. Let four of today's bestselling writers bring this fantasy to life as they prove that romance can blossom anywhere -- often where you least expect it. A MOST WANTED MAN by Marilyn Campbell When Leanne hires the elderly handyman, she doesn't realize he's actually one hunk of a fugitive in disguise. But what is he trying to hide? Soon she finds herself falling for "A Most Wanted Man." LOVE SESSIONS by Thea Devine Determined to teach dashing, successful Hunter Devlin a lesson, Leslie Gordon, a successful journalist and TV presenter, wins a date with him at auction, but the handsome playboy has lessons of his own in mind -- which he'll teach her in "Love Sessions." PROMISE ME PLEASURE by Connie Mason Stranded by her fiancé on what was supposed to be their wedding cruise, Cara Brooks finds respite in a holiday romance in the arms of sexy Dom Domani. His bronzed, muscular body is the answer to her every fantasy and his searing kiss is a pleasure promise. But what will happen when this millionaire playboy walks off at the end of their two-weeks romance?

Two teens save first-graders from a PTSD-suffering soldier.

Beckett, If you’re reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn’t. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have. I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella’s raising the twins alone. She’s too independent and won’t accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It’s too much for anyone to endure. It’s not fair. And here’s the kicker: there’s something else you don’t know that’s tearing her family apart. She’s going to need help. So if I’m gone, that means I can’t be there for Ella. I can’t help them through this. But you can. So I’m begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don’t make her go through it alone.

A romantic adventure tale of a prince and a hostage, set in a medieval kingdom.

Detective Tom Thorne investigates a hostage situation where a grieving father demands to know the truth about his son's death in prison. Will Thorne's investigation and knowledge about prison conditions uncover the truth without violence? The book explores the complex nature of trust and the impact of trust violations on relationships. It's a thrilling and thought-provoking police procedural that showcases Thorne's expertise in handling sensitive and complex cases.

A gripping medical thriller set during Pittsburgh's blizzard, where a group of women nurses and doctors must fight for survival.

A romantic tale set in the glittering streets of Las Vegas, following Lucky Houston— the youngest daughter of a glamorous family of girls—as she navigates love and family life.

Cat Dupree, a hardened bounty hunter, pursues the killer of her family—Solomon Tutuola—while navigating a tense romance with her lover, Wilson McKay. Her relentless quest for vengeance leads her deep into a perilous money trail that crosses the U.S. border and beyond.

A group of executives is held hostage in a luxurious business retreat by a group of backwoods hunters, with the goal of demanding a ransom of unprecedented size.