Dear Diary Series by L.M. Reed

Did you grow up in a nice Christian family...a safe haven where everyone believes the same thing, that heaven and hell are real, and all ultimately dream of an eternal life with God? Not so for Allison Tate. Instead of a dream, her life was a nightmare. Born late in life to wealthy, elitist parents, Allison was paraded around like a dressed-up China doll, but never loved for herself... moreDid you grow up in a nice Christian family...a safe haven where everyone believes the same thing, that heaven and hell are real, and all ultimately dream of an eternal life with God? Not so for Allison Tate. Instead of a dream, her life was a nightmare. Born late in life to wealthy, elitist parents, Allison was paraded around like a dressed-up China doll, but never loved for herself. The only affection she received during her formative years was from her nanny, Hannah, who unfortunately died while Allison was still in her teens, leaving her alone and at the mercy of her ruthless parents. Allison's parents had her whole life arranged for her, including a loveless marriage, but Allison had other ideas. Determined to avoid being tied to a man she didn't love, she devoted all of her time and energy to obtaining a teaching degree which would allow her to strike out on her own, no longer under her parents' thumb, but somewhere along the way she met a sweet lady who restored her faith in God and introduced her to the love of her life. Allison's parents were furious and would have found a way to financially hurt or even ruin the man she loved as well as Allison's best friend, except for the intervention of a kind, elderly couple. With her parents on a leash, Allison relaxed and began enjoying life for the first time, but there was another menace on her horizon, which threatened her very existence, and the man her parents had chosen to be her husband was the only one in a position to save her. Book 1 in the Dear Diary...Series less

CeeCee Wilson hated her name. Born two weeks after her paternal grandmother's death, CeeCee was the spitting image of her, and CeeCee's mother, Allison, devastated by the loss of her mother-in-law who was also her best friend, couldn't imagine any other name. CeeCee fervently wished her mother had possessed a bit more imagination. Elsee Caitrin Wilson...a cow name in CeeCee's mind as well as the minds of her classmates... moreCeeCee Wilson hated her name. Born two weeks after her paternal grandmother's death, CeeCee was the spitting image of her, and CeeCee's mother, Allison, devastated by the loss of her mother-in-law who was also her best friend, couldn't imagine any other name. CeeCee fervently wished her mother had possessed a bit more imagination. Elsee Caitrin Wilson...a cow name in CeeCee's mind as well as the minds of her classmates. As if that weren't enough for a child to handle, CeeCee and her family had to move the summer before she was to start high school, her father developed a disease that was slowly destroying his body as well as her universe, her older brother Mark became infatuated with the wicked witch of the southwest, the man she fell in love with was in love with another, and to top it all off, she couldn’t seem to stop making lists. Did God care? How could a loving God allow those things to happen? Was CeeCee losing her faith? Had she truly ever possessed any? Or was she simply a product of her parents’ blind belief? What if everything she had been taught up until then had simply been a lie? What if God didn’t exist and it was all a hoax? Transitioning into adulthood was painful for CeeCee as her anger, doubts, and despair overwhelmed her at times, but in the midst of her unwilling journey from child to woman she found the courage to face her life as well as herself with honesty and a determination to deal with the obstacles that had been thrown in her path. Dear Diary...is the second book of the Dear Diary...Series. less

"Any luck finding Mrs. Wright?" Garnet had flippantly asked, but Jake Wright knew that wasn't an option...could never be an option...not with an assassin on the loose whose sole goal in life was to execute the love of his life. For years he'd resisted any and all relationships, realizing that to fall in love was to sign the woman's death warrant, but all it took was one chance encounter...one simple plane ride...and the deadly game was on... more"Any luck finding Mrs. Wright?" Garnet had flippantly asked, but Jake Wright knew that wasn't an option...could never be an option...not with an assassin on the loose whose sole goal in life was to execute the love of his life. For years he'd resisted any and all relationships, realizing that to fall in love was to sign the woman's death warrant, but all it took was one chance encounter...one simple plane ride...and the deadly game was on. Could Jake save the only woman he had ever loved? Or would the trained killer finally have his revenge? Finding Mrs. Wright is the third book in the Dear Diary...Series. less

Richard liked money; he liked all of the things money could buy: fast cars, designer clothes, and women...especially the women. Not that he had to pay for their services—women were usually more than willing to accommodate his every whim…well, most women—his good looks as well as the wealthy aura that surrounded him drew them in as flies to honey. Allison…she was the problem... moreRichard liked money; he liked all of the things money could buy: fast cars, designer clothes, and women...especially the women. Not that he had to pay for their services—women were usually more than willing to accommodate his every whim…well, most women—his good looks as well as the wealthy aura that surrounded him drew them in as flies to honey. Allison…she was the problem. Although he’d been in love with her since junior high, and their rich, elitist parents expected them to some day marry, she held him at arm’s length for years until finally, in college, she fell in love with another man and married him. Knowing it would destroy him to be in close proximity to the woman he loved while she was married to someone else, he cut all ties with her. Attempting to turn over a new leaf, Richard began focusing more on his studies and less on the female population of the species which made him a prime target for Nat, a childhood playmate of Allison’s, and her hidden agenda. Forced into marriage with a woman he despised because of a temporary lapse of self-control on his part, he struck a deal with his father that allowed him to attend law school rather than join his father in the banking industry. His life was...acceptable...if not happy until Allison showed up once more, a widow, and all of his carefully constructed defenses crumbled. Richard was still in love with her, but Allison had a secret, one that would set both of them on a collision course with danger. The stakes were high--life or death--but Richard had no choice...he had to help Allison. In the midst of all the danger, Richard also came face to face with his own personal demons and the fact that he wasn't worthy of someone like Allison. Could he change? Was he salvageable? Or was it too late for him? For Richard or Poorer is the 4th book in the Dear Diary...Series. less

One assassin down...one to go… Having eliminated the threat to Allison, Al faces still another menace...but this time, she is the target. As she attempts to deal with a past she would rather forget as well as a man who insists on forcing his way into her life, Al must decide what direction her life will take. Surrounded by Christians who insist she is worth saving, doubts plague her... moreOne assassin down...one to go… Having eliminated the threat to Allison, Al faces still another menace...but this time, she is the target. As she attempts to deal with a past she would rather forget as well as a man who insists on forcing his way into her life, Al must decide what direction her life will take. Surrounded by Christians who insist she is worth saving, doubts plague her. If they only knew… What if the ones closest to her somehow found out about her past? Would they look at her in revulsion? Could she live with the shame? But as the assassin closes in, Al realizes she has an important decision to make, one that could end her life before she has a chance to change it. Take Your Mark is the sixth book in the Dear Diary...Series less

For psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Forester McCathey, life no longer holds any appeal. After suffering a devastating loss, she rents a cabin in a remote part of Colorado and pushes everyone away while she drowns in her grief. However, when a terrifying stranger barges into her life without warning, her survival instincts kick in, and she realizes that her life is still worth living... moreFor psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Forester McCathey, life no longer holds any appeal. After suffering a devastating loss, she rents a cabin in a remote part of Colorado and pushes everyone away while she drowns in her grief. However, when a terrifying stranger barges into her life without warning, her survival instincts kick in, and she realizes that her life is still worth living. But her captor has his own agenda, and Rachel soon discovers that she is nothing more than a pawn in his deadly game and as such, is expendable. She reluctantly accepts her fate and welcomes death, but sometimes life has other ideas. less

Emma Turner hates holidays. Bad things always happen during the holidays...especially Christmas. For three years she's managed to avoid all things Christmassy, but not this year. This year she's out of law school, working in the real world for the first time, and for a boss that couldn't care less about her personal feelings... moreEmma Turner hates holidays. Bad things always happen during the holidays...especially Christmas. For three years she's managed to avoid all things Christmassy, but not this year. This year she's out of law school, working in the real world for the first time, and for a boss that couldn't care less about her personal feelings. Forced to return to her childhood home, a place full of memories she'd rather forget, Emma must choose between allowing herself to feel again or keeping her widely coveted job with a prestigious DC law firm. Can she risk exposing herself to pain once more? And what will happen when the people she's begun to care about find out she's nothing more than a spy...a Christmas spy? This is a 2012 Special Christmas Edition from the Dear Diary...Series. Be sure and check out the other seven books in the series by L. M. Reed. This novella is just over 35k words. Enjoy! less

Ricky Hunter likes his life with as few complications as possible. To him, women are way too much work with very little benefit, but when Mary Smith stumbles into his life he can’t seem to stay away from her. Ricky has no idea what’s in store for him. For Mary has a secret…in fact, Mary has a lot of secrets…deadly secrets…and Ricky finds himself thrust into the middle of a dangerous situation where lines are drawn and he must decide between his friends and the woman he wants... moreRicky Hunter likes his life with as few complications as possible. To him, women are way too much work with very little benefit, but when Mary Smith stumbles into his life he can’t seem to stay away from her. Ricky has no idea what’s in store for him. For Mary has a secret…in fact, Mary has a lot of secrets…deadly secrets…and Ricky finds himself thrust into the middle of a dangerous situation where lines are drawn and he must decide between his friends and the woman he wants. And what if—no matter what he chooses—it ends in disaster for everyone concerned? Judging a Book is Book 8 in the Dear Diary…Series. Bonus Feature: The Wedding The Dear Diary…Series is available on most e-book platforms. Check out all the books in the Dear Diary…Series by L. M. Reed The Eyes Have It Dear Diary… Finding Mrs. Wright For Richard or Poorer One Knight Stand Take Your Mark Keeping Count Christmas Spy Judging a Book Check out Chrystal Bahl’s spin-off series Frozen Dawn: The Prequel Bloodlines And coming soon… Blood Ties Also, check out the Agent Jack Knight spin-off series… Agent Jack Knight: The Beginning Agent Jack Knight: China And coming soon… Agent Jack Knight: Russia less

Grunt and Gladys (not their real names) intersect so many lives in the Dear Diary…Series that their story must be told. The two of them first appear in Take Your Mark, and then reappear in the epilogue of Fat Chance, which leads into this story, Grunt Work. Grunt Work also sets the stage for the next few books in the series... moreGrunt and Gladys (not their real names) intersect so many lives in the Dear Diary…Series that their story must be told. The two of them first appear in Take Your Mark, and then reappear in the epilogue of Fat Chance, which leads into this story, Grunt Work. Grunt Work also sets the stage for the next few books in the series. Though the story of Grunt and Gladys is longer than originally intended, every detail included is important to either past, present, or future stories and could not be omitted. And now, enjoy the story… less