Breaking Out Series by Carol Gambill

Shaun MacGregor was never one to care what people thought about him… but after returning after eight years of prison to the small coal-mining town of Ashland Pennsylvania, he literally has a run-in with town socialite, Maria Bellicia. This one night leads Shaun on a turbulent path to confront the guilt and regret; and all consequences of a reckless, troubled youth. As Maria helps peel away each painful layer, yet another adversary and complication emerges... moreShaun MacGregor was never one to care what people thought about him… but after returning after eight years of prison to the small coal-mining town of Ashland Pennsylvania, he literally has a run-in with town socialite, Maria Bellicia. This one night leads Shaun on a turbulent path to confront the guilt and regret; and all consequences of a reckless, troubled youth. As Maria helps peel away each painful layer, yet another adversary and complication emerges. As Shaun struggles to make the right decisions that will eventually 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. less

The Serranto Empire Years of structuring the Serranto Family Empire fuses two brothers together, both ignited by greed and power. When their long-standing kingdom begins to crumble, the brothers ruthlessly set all integrity and family allegiance aside. As with any struggle for power, one brother will ultimately reign supreme, while the other will falter in annihilation. Nicky Serranto Getting out from beneath the Serranto Empire is difficult even for a top-notch hit man... moreThe Serranto Empire Years of structuring the Serranto Family Empire fuses two brothers together, both ignited by greed and power. When their long-standing kingdom begins to crumble, the brothers ruthlessly set all integrity and family allegiance aside. As with any struggle for power, one brother will ultimately reign supreme, while the other will falter in annihilation. Nicky Serranto 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 full-force against his brother. 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 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. less

Corporal Mitch Brannigan was always one to fight his way through life’s obstacles, and being injured in Iraq was only one more hardship to conquer. Now home in the States, he realizes it is one thing to return from war and feel its affects, but it’s another to accept defeat. He must fight to overcome the denunciation and pain that comes with being a U.S. Veteran—and to fulfill a promise between comrades... moreCorporal Mitch Brannigan was always one to fight his way through life’s obstacles, and being injured in Iraq was only one more hardship to conquer. Now home in the States, he realizes it is one thing to return from war and feel its affects, but it’s another to accept defeat. He must fight to overcome the denunciation and pain that comes with being a U.S. Veteran—and to fulfill a promise between comrades. As Brannigan begins to believe that his share of strife is behind him, his dutiful mission stations him directly in Emily Billings’ life. Emily proves to be a battle of sheer will and critical emotions, as the turmoil of losing her brother causes her to resent everything Mitch Brannigan stands for—but even that doesn’t deter Brannigan from carrying out his pledge. His fighting spirit—or is it arrogance?— is clearly behind him every step of the way, but little does he know that one little promise is about to be his biggest battle yet. less

It was all that Matt Lamont could do in keeping his life separated from his past but now it seemed things were far from over. When a stranger, Autumn Reynolds, picks him up walking, alone and confused, along an 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 of who he really is... moreIt was all that Matt Lamont could do in keeping his life separated from his past but now it seemed things were far from over. When a stranger, Autumn Reynolds, picks him up walking, alone and confused, along an 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 of who he really is. When flashes of that memory start to return, they only tell of a seedy lifestyle and a past filled with torment and heartache. Autumn eventually helps link those pieces of that troubled past which bring him to the inevitable truth, but in the end, will Autumn be the one to ultimately suffer? less