Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton (152 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

What readers are saying: "Well Done!" "I LOVE this series soooo much!!!" "... a cleverly crafted and thrilling mystery... " "It is easy to get lost in these pages and feel like you are part of the team." "... Hamilton is an excellent writer, drawing the reader into the story from the first chapter." While sneaking away from a 5th anniversary party Madeline's Current Affairs orchestrated for Tara and Troy Richardson, she receives an appeal from Russell Barnett. The shifty P.I. needs their help tracking down Dylan Latham, the son of the P.I. Madeline hired during the implosion of her first marriage. Russell knows Madeline can't turn him down because of her misplaced guilt over Burt Latham's demise while trying to save her from a monster. A frantic call from Troy Richardson at quarter to six the following morning wakes Madeline out of a troubled sleep. Tara is nowhere to be found. This second missing person case quickly turns into a kidnapping for ransom, something the MDPI team ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Operation Black Amphora: A John Peters Mystery Thriller by Robert Scott (82 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

John Peters is an archaeologist who left his Ivy League university after an unfounded accusation of plagiarism in his dissertation. He reaches out to his old tutor at Oxford and is soon enlisted in an archaeological expedition to find the long lost tomb of Alexander the Great. But the expedition turns out to be a cover for a CIA and MI6 operation that puts Peters and his new girl friend and colleague Lady Liz Armstrong in harm's way. Searching for Alexander's tomb turns out to be the last thing that Peters and Armstrong need to worry about.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Extreme Haunt by Steve Warren (Poison Door) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

There is a house... Ten years ago, a sole survivor escaped. Running screaming into the night, he would never be the same. The costume party he attended turned into a slaughter. Thirteen victims butchered by a psychotic guest. It was only the latest chapter in a nightmarish history steeped in blood. The Devil's House laid dormant until now. Hollywood special effects wizard Lee Masters made the Devil's House the location for the fifth installment of his annual Halloween attraction. Extreme Haunt is the most intense haunted house event in America. Sick gore, crazy scares, great live actors and insane makeup effects; the attraction has everything this year, including real monsters. Possessed by an evil entity, the haunted house performers are transformed into vicious blood-thirsty beasts. The cannibal butcher in the kitchen, the zombies in the basement and the Satanic sadist roaming the halls are hellbent on killing Extreme Haunt's final guests. The doors are locked, and the gateway to ...

Genre: Horror

The Sands: Love-themed contemporary fairy tales, illustrated poems & prose by Dr. Aashna Singh (2 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

Previously published as SANDS: Love-themed contemporary fairy tales, illustrated poems & prose by Dr. Aashna Gill. Winner of the Ukiyoto Fiction Award - Top 30 Books to Look out for in 2022. International Amazon Bestseller. Eighteen-time UK, nine-time USA and thrice India Amazon Bestseller. Ranked 3rd in UK, 4th in USA, 6th in India, 7th in Australia, 34th in Canada and 66th in Spain on Amazon's bestseller lists. Sometimes a good poem is all you need to get back into reading. Sometimes a love poem dispels your cynicism about love. Rediscover Love through "SANDS": A Captivating Love-themed contemporary fairy tales, illustrated poems & prose collection. Feel the full range of love's emotions: from dreaming about what it could be, to the sadness of what might have been, to the reality of what it is. SANDS arrives like a timeless message-in-a-bottle, slipping into your consciousness, teasing it with the hope of love. Inspired by the eternal dance of waves and sands, the essence of ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

HOUSE OF GRACE: A Family Saga by Patricia M Osborne (265 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

She was born into nobility. But with times changing, will she be allowed to marry beneath her station? Brighton, England, 1950. Grace Granville has grand ambitions. After finishing boarding school, the naive sixteen-year-old manages to convince her aristocratic father to allow her a short adventure to Lancashire. But her sweeping plans to become a fashion designer take an unplanned turn when she falls in love with a handsome coal miner. Shattered when her domineering parent demands she return to meet the more proper suitors he has lined up for her hand in marriage, Grace desperately concocts a hasty way out. But the young noblewoman has no idea of the life-changing consequences her plan will set in motion... Will Grace tempt fate and spoil her own future? House of Grace is a coming of age story centering around strong-minded women, social conflict, and friendship. Book 1 in the House of Grace Family Saga Trilogy

Genre: Literature & Fiction

My Heart Won't Let Me Leave: The Finale by Victoria D Johnson (12 Reviews)    Price verified 27 minutes ago

What was supposed to be the start of a new life with her high school sweetheart has turned into a nightmare. Jaelynn had done the unspeakable by crying rape when she hadn't been. She spends her time trying to avoid Julien, who seemed hell bent on making her life a living hell. Her life was slowly falling apart right before her eyes and it seemed there was nothing that she could do to stop it. Amari felt like he was in love with two different people. One minute Jaelynn was sweet and loving and the next she was beating on him like a drum. Amari finds himself looking for comfort in all the wrong places. Destiny seems to be a good friend but are her intentions genuine or is she out to snag Amari for herself. Find out what happens in this fast paced love story about love, lust, betrayal and Jealousy

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Masochistic Mouthwash: Poetry Noir 1998 - 2003 by Stephen Donald Huff Price verified 34 minutes ago

I have never seen so far into anyone's eyes as I saw into yours that day. Ever green, I had expected to find them. stagnant pools long left to lay, still and tepid. Yet, they were filled to astounding depth with colors I had not hoped to see, and movement that shimmered the deep far beyond my measure, far beyond my reach, lucid as noon shallows, clear as summer seas, verdant in the distance like impossible meadows we never touch, but dream to see. Troubled as they were and unfocused, in them, still and crystalline, reflected me... and my own eyes liquid, reflecting you. There in the mysterious grips of your waste, struggles this wretch where he so longs to be, for I could guess where your focus was lost to endless, vacant leagues, as I stood there beside you that day on the shores of your unfathomable seas. Reduced to nothing, I saw you on the far side, staring back at me. Spoken aloud, poetry is the ultimate masochistic mouthwash. Used regularly, it will sponge your brain and fire ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Madness in Tandem by Ryan J Powell (17 Reviews)    Price verified 36 minutes ago

TRIGGER WARNINGS: This book contains graphic violence, gore, sex, vomit, and other acts that some may deem offensive. Reader discretion is advised. This book has an optional playlist on Spotify titled Madness in Tandem by RJ Powell. Adam and Tilly, a recently married couple, vacation to a peaceful cabin situated by a serene lake to spend a week of relaxation. The trip offers Tilly a chance to work on her latest book while enjoying the tranquillity. However, their plans are disrupted by a series of strange events that occur shortly after their arrival. Are they being driven into madness, or are they victims of something much more sinister? As they struggle to grasp their new reality, their resilience and commitment to each other are put to the test, determining whether or not they can truly survive.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Not Being There: Remember the sixties? Perhaps you really were there. by John Newton (4 Reviews)    Price verified 43 minutes ago

'If you can remember anything about the sixties then you weren't there.' (Quote attributed to various well-known imbibers of illicit substances.) Is this really how things were? It's the summer of 1969 - conclusion of the mythologised sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll decade that has come to define the lives of those born in the years following the Second World War. But if the sixties were one long party, then Barry never received his invitation. For him there has been precious little sex or rock 'n' roll, and certainly no drugs. Stymied by his chronic shyness and lack of confidence, he worries that he might have missed out on the fun others seem to be having. Perhaps things are about to change though. A cool summer vacation job in a popular British seaside town might make all the difference. Well, maybe. This distinctive blend of laugh-out-loud humour and gentle pathos tracks an eventful year in Barry's student life. It's an account that should serve to enlighten those who can't ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Last Narkoy by Elizabeth Price (9 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

"Deep beneath the surface of the planet Matrador lies the abandoned Narkoy city of Gathow, hiding wondrous secrets behind its gates. But when the Marisheio Empire sets its sights on the city, only one person can stop them: ten-year-old Sedom, the last surviving member of the Narkoy. With the fate of billions at stake, Sedom must brave the deadly virus that wiped out her people and navigate the treacherous forests of Matrador to find and restore Gathow to its former glory. Can she overcome the odds and outsmart the empire before it's too late? Find out in the heart-pumping sci-fi adventure.

Genre: Science Fiction

Island Boys Can't Swim by Patricia Grant Price verified 56 minutes ago

A lonely rum-drinking island boy and an ambitious nightclub bandleader pursue friendship and adventure as a hurricane ravages their island home. Guns, liquor and fruit - now that's paradise - paradise, island boy style!

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Fallen and The Elect: Book III - Aurora's Child (The Fallen and the Elect Series 3) by Jerry Rogers (53 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A cardinal is murdered. The mysterious involvement of an angel and persons associated with the Aurora project propels Father Hernandez, Sister Justine, and Michael Saunders into the investigation. Since first attempting to learn why heavenly messengers would present indiscriminate eulogies at funeral services, with an angel killing over one hundred people at one service, and angels later delivering enigmatic announcements across the world, all leads to new revelations and new dangers. The third book in The Fallen and the Elect series sees the investigation deepen along this unexpected path. More is now centered around a child is considered so special that a secret group within the Roman Catholic Church is willing to die to protect him. But why? The three learn that the ramifications of their earlier discoveries could have a major impact on the future of the Church, as the nature of the child is more profound than first realized. With the attempt to uncover the truth, and the ...

Genre: Fantasy

Devil Blood: a satanic novel by Trevor R. Fairbanks (Raw Youth Press) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

WINDUP LIQUOR IS THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR LIQUOR NEEDS!!! Skot Antioch has just purchased a plot of land in Hell. From here he will build an infernal empire that will make the world tremble. Keit Colstead has just been kicked out of his girlfriend's apartment and has no idea what he is going to do next. From opposite sides of America, these two characters will collide and the country will suffer.DEVIL BLOOD is a horror novel in a different vein.

Genre: Horror

Fate Is A Stranger: Regency Romance by Gloria Gay (80 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Beautiful Violet Durbin, the illegitimate but publicly acknowledged daughter of Viscount Kelly, lives as a social outcast on the fringes of society and constantly fends off illicit propositions from society men. But Lord Jared Falweir, nephew of the Duke of Hawkinston, has fallen in love with Violet and intends to marry her. During his attempts to keep his nephew from becoming involved with Violet, the haughty Duke of Hawkinston falls for her himself and begins a relentless pursuit, certain that he can convince her into becoming his mistress. But Violet's father lost his standing in society because he acknowledged her and Violet has sworn she will never stain her father's name further by becoming a kept. woman. But Violet's rare beauty provokes obsessive passions in some of the men she comes in contact with, especially Hawkinston's sister's step-son, Lord Souten, who has vowed Violet will become his by whatever means.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Spirit of the Fallen: Paranormal Mystery (White Haven Hunters Book 1) by TJ Green (Mountolive Publishing) (1,243 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

An ancient tomb promises untold treasures, but delivers something far more dangerous. Shadow, a deadly fey warrior with little patience for mortals, ends up stranded in White Haven after her ride with the Wild Hunt ends in disaster. Gabe is one of seven Nephilim, newly arrived from the spirit world where they have been trapped for millennia. He has a violent history that haunts him, and a father he wants answers from -- if he ever finds him. They all have skills that mere mortals don't -- superior strength, agility, speed, and dubious morals that give them flexibility in their work. Harlan Beckett, a collector for The Orphic Guild, an organisation that searches for magical and occult goods for a high price, is always looking for hunters, and their mysterious founder has more than a passing interest in the Nephilim. Harlan's client has discovered a tomb that promises untold treasures. The only problem? He can't get past the magic that seals it. Cue Shadow, Gabe, and the ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Early Life and Loves of Lady Margaret (Cuckoo in the Nest Book 1) by Diane Mitchell (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Prequel to Cuckoo in the Nest, the story opens in Scotland in 1831 and follows the young life of sixteen years old Margaret Cameron. A rebellious, spirited girl, Margaret travels to England with her parents to attend the funeral of Amelia Stuart, the wife of her father's oldest friend, Ian. Jealous of the attention lavished on her new baby brother, Margaret is drawn to Ian when he visits her family. Shocked when he proposes marriage, the prospect of escaping her dull life in Scotland was to set her on a path which would change the lives of many of those she met along the way and ruin others.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Truth Between Us (Bentwood Book 2) by Tammy L. Gray (444 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Nine years to win her. Three years to love her. And one decision that destroyed it all. April Duncan was raised with three clear truths: the family name is absolute, ambition and success rule over every emotion, and love always comes with strings attached. Image was everything in her carefully crafted world... until the mirror cracked. Sean Taylor was April's best friend, the one man who taught her it was okay to let her guard down and to rely on someone. She trusted him. She loved him. Which made his deception the darkest kind of cruelty. Now, nearly a year later, she's ready to leave her failed engagement in the past and get back her life and her estranged family, even if it means dating a man solely for his connections. She'll never again choose love over loyalty. Sean has spent his entire life breaking barriers, facing challenges, and never giving up. Until one impossible choice destroyed his future and left him no option but to flee from the woman who annihilated his heart. ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Whispers in the Attic: A Magical Papillon Mystery (Magical Papillon Mysteries) by Sabine Frisch (Thinking Dog Publishing) (68 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

From the BookLife Fiction Prize Semi-Finalist author comes the first in the new Magical Papillon Mysteries series. Unravel the mysteries hidden within the shadows of a quaint Victorian house in Whispers in the Attic. Join Sarah, a determined single mother, and her children, Emma and Cory, as they embark on a spine-tingling adventure fueled by secrets, magic, and unexpected joy in this cozy mystery. When the Anderson family moves into their new home in the picturesque village of Rosewood Hollow, they discover more than just creaky floorboards and old wallpaper. With the arrival of Pixie, their magical Papillon dog, they uncover a world of enchantment lurking in the attic's shadows. With the help of her new friend, Lily, and charismatic local historian, Matthew, they delve into the secrets of the past and forge a connection that transcends time. Join them in this small New England town harboring old secrets, strange activities, and... Whispers in the Attic. This book is for you if ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

From Love to War: A Short Story Collection by George S. Midla (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Irony. Humor (sometimes cruel). Pathos. Metaphor. Fatalism. A dry-eyed look at the human condition. A sense of justice (again sometimes cruel). The power of love. Kindness. Hope. Nostalgia. Orwellian fable/satire. Simple language. A style that is reminiscent of Hemingway. If you enjoy travel, adventure, and are interested in life lessons and self-improvement, then From Love to War: A Short Story Collection was written for you. In this book, you will begin by traversing tales concerning relationships and murder, virginity loss, pregnancy, and suicide. Later in the book, rush head-on into war without any clutter or fanfare from someone who has completed six combat tours and is a former Green Beret. This book promises to be an excellent read.

Genre: Classics

HEIMAT by Paul Marzell (16 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In 1929, four young German friends embark on a life-altering journey from the remnants of post-WWI Germany to the promise-filled streets of America. Dreaming of returning to their beloved hometown of Neisse as triumphant American citizens, their fate takes a dramatic twist in the heart of Berlin's teeming train station. A daring rescue of an American diplomat binds them in an enduring friendship, setting them on a path through the shattered illusions of the American dream, the harrowing depths of the Great Depression, and the challenging process of assimilating into a new culture. As the world plunges into the chaos of World War II, their lives diverge in ways they could never have imagined. Matthias finds himself in the paradoxical role of building ships in an American yard, aimed at the destruction of their homeland. Feliks, driven by a sense of duty, joins the US Army to fight against the Japanese in the Pacific, later aiding the Polish resistance in their homeland. Josef, ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The New Order of Alexandria: The Island of Hella (New Order Of Alexandria Saga & Universe Book 1) by Joseph Wright (Self Published) (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Post Apocalyptic thriller, inspired by The Walking Dead, Fallout and Mad Max. Join Jack Carr and his brother Derek as they join The New Order of Alexandria, a new army that wants to take control of what remains of The United States of America after climate change in the year 2050. Jack and Derek will witness the horrors of the western world, they will see humanity at it's worst. Derek will meet the beautiful Jade Sanders and fall in love, Jack will get lost on the island and he will have to learn how to survive on his own and people will die as a killer stalks the island and a war will take place! A post apocalyptic adventure intended for mature audiences.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Inherited Mistress Of A Billionaire: A Classic Urban Fiction Romance by Tiece (49 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

According to legend, the Gray Plantation is cursed when it comes to love. Passed down through three generations, this hex has caused nothing but heartache for the handsome Gray Men and the beautiful Kent Women. And now, with history repeating itself, Jada Kent has become entangled in this unlucky web. The two brothers, Marlon and A'keem Gray, are both drawn to the alluring Jada Kent, who has returned home determined to face love head-on, despite the curse that has plagued her family for so long. She finds herself torn between both men, each offering an undeniable attraction. But choosing between them only gets harder as she lowkey struggles with her feelings. Between love triangles, family feuds, and hidden agendas there is the infamous town gossip column, "What's Tea", always snooping to uncover every juicy detail of everyone's dirty little secrets and putting it all on the floor for the world to see. The drama never ends... This unforgettable, yet complicated love story blends ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Rekindled in Daruka Van: Spanning Millennia - A Journey from Shiva’s Garden to America's Heart by Kumar Sri (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Introducing "Rekindled in Daruka Van: Spanning Millennia - A Journey from Shiva's Garden to America's Heart" by Kumar Sri Dive into the mesmerising narrative of "Rekindled in Daruka Van," where the lines between the mystical past and the present blur, creating a tapestry of spiritual exploration and profound personal transformation. Authored by Kumar Sri, this novel, although a work of fiction, is deeply rooted in the real-life divine experiences of the author himself, making each page resonate with authenticity and spiritual depth. "Rekindled in Daruka Van" invites readers on an enthralling journey from the ancient, sacred forests of Jageshwar -- referred to as Shiva's Garden of Love -- across the world to the heart of contemporary America. The story follows Laura, Michael, and their son David Carter, a family on the brink, as they navigate the complexities of love, commitment, and spiritual awakening. Through their transformative odyssey influenced by encounters with enigmatic ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Failed Hippie by Stuart Thut (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

This is the story of a mad young fool on a spiritual search, who hit reality hard, and was changed. It is a fact based mildly satirical look at the Sixties and Seventies hippie culture and its influence on a vulnerable and already deeply damaged young person. Not without comedy, it is about his spontaneously born and unplanned journey to India. It gives vivid descriptions of the rigours suffered by many similar travellers who were part of that adventurous troop heading east. The writer has a colourful, clear style that manages to avoid cliches while encapsulating truths. This book is also an insightful look at the origins of ways of thinking that were at one time only adhered to by misfits, mavericks and freaks, but have now become integral parts of modern mainstream thinking. No apology is made for the fact that he ultimately came to see Christianity as the source of his solution.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Judi Series. The Truth About Tuesday by Gracious Osuagwu (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Judi Series. The Truth About Tuesday is the winner of the 2022 suspense award. It has also been nominated as the African contemporary literature in 2022. Read the blurb and forward below. Blurb Sometimes, the truth is better left untold. When Judi altered this law and went on to seek a dark hidden secret, what she found instead was her life in turmoil of danger and now she must be brave and stand against those who will go to any length to have her mouth shut... even kill her. Will she be able to defeat all odds and expose such a daunting secret or will she be alive long enough to tell the tale? An eye opener to suspense crafted by a contemporary Nigerian writer. FOREWORD "The Truth About Tuesday" is the writer's first published novel amongst others. It is the explorative journey into the world of intrigue, of one woman's survival instincts in the face of danger, undaunted by the perniciousness of her adventure, all in a resolve to speak her own truth. The imagery in the novel ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Talking To Myself: (Poetry and Such) by Caleb "Tumbleweed" Fechtig (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

A collection of poetry ranging in between all topics of life. An exploration into the creativity of one's own mind and the limits that must be broken to find true peace within and witness the pure beauty that is life.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Conman (One True Love Serial Book 3) by Sarah Michelle Lynch (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Mirabelle's search for happiness is about to take a dark turn... Asked to interview for the job as PA to one of London's most eligible bachelors, Mirabelle is sceptical because of the way he contacts her - and even more so when he claims he can't employ her after all. She's been involved in some dark deeds throughout her life and career, but something doesn't sit right with her regarding the way Aidan contacts her again a month later. Yet the truth is utterly shocking, when it comes out... **This serial is designed to be read in order. None of the novellas or novels in this series are designed to be read as standalones. For the full benefit, it is highly advised you read each book in sequence, from 1 to 9**

Genre: Literature & Fiction

DAYDREAM BELIEVERS: Hilarious misadventures when Tanya and Danny are gifted an unusual inheritance and set off on their new life to fulfil their ... by Lynne and Christopher Gumbleton (363 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Hilarious misadventures when would-be hippies Tanya and Danny who have for years dreamt of giving up the jobs they hate and embracing a campervanning lifestyle, receive a stroke of incredible good luck. They are then able to leave the difficulties of their past behind and to set off in their renovated classic VW campervan together with their pet parrot Beryl. Their objective to live a New Age Rainbow Traveller life and to find their path to true happiness. Or so they intend. But, as so often happens in life, things don't always turn out to plan. Travelling from the south coast via the Lake District, ending up on the remote Scottish Island of Skran where their lives take a dramatic turn. Do they succeed in finding the new life they've dreamt of - or do their dreams come crashing down around them when they unintentionally become involved in an illicit trade and their past catches up with them?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Circle Back: A Novel by Tina Krog (48 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Being shoved off your path can lead to a whole new destination. For as long as twenty-something Julia Macmillan can remember, she has wanted nothing more than to be part of a normal loving family. Engaged to her high school sweetheart and planning the wedding of the year, it is all about to be realized until the discovery of an affair flips her life around. Lost and heartbroken, she takes a chance and relocates to Silicon Valley, determined to rebuild her life, and prove to her father that she has what it takes to successfully run the family business all on her own one day. Self-doubt and loneliness lead her to an encounter with Ethan, a shy, enigmatic computer programmer that sends her down a path she never anticipated and leads her to question her ideas of love, family, and happy ever after.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Klandestine : Ready To Live by Sonya LaJuan (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Undercover cop Seneca Turner sets out on a mission to capture Cartier Briggs, a notorious youngster and drug lord. Soon he finds out he will have to eliminate the ones closest to him to bring him down. Pocket Change Presents "Cartier had been on his hit list unbeknownst to Turner, but first he needed to know about the Rojas connection, and find out what happened to Haley. He also knew he wouldn't be needing Turner much longer, his lil goon was just a phone call away. He'd heard about the Rojas shipment headed to the warehouse, the bag the cocaine had come in the night he flew into town was from the ring on Haymont, they had a Rojas connect. Gemini was his day one since he'd turned dirty and had been put in motion. He figured his undercover life didn't have to interfere with his personal life and took full advantage of the life of crime when presented the opportunity, he'd even killed when it was mandatory. Rather than risk losing his family and career, he kept a shooter"

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Obsession (Book 3 in Dark Revenge) by Anne T. Thyssen (48 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

As the contract binding Alison and Jared approaches its end, their time together is drawing to a close. To Alison's surprise, Jared changes the rules of their twisted game, forcing her to confess secrets she'd vowed to keep hidden. His touch switches between pain and tenderness, leaving her in constant uncertainty. He hungers for her obsession, and Alison fears she may be slowly falling under his spell. Jared, determined to secure victory in their years-long battle of torment, never expected that pushing Alison to her limits would reveal a side of her he'd never seen. Adding to the complexity is Jared's impending wedding. How can he navigate his future wife's games when all he truly desires is Alison's embrace? This book contains dark and mature scenes and is therefore rated 18+. It is recommended to read the books in order.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Legacy Continues (Tainted Legacy Book 2) by Diane Mitchell (23 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A sequel to Tainted Legacy, the novel opens in Bristol in 1953 at the funeral of Victoria, founder of the Harwood Company, the reading of her Will destined to shock and divide her family. Leaving the business to her daughter Alice and her unacknowledged son Albert, she gives the deciding shares to Cathleen, her dead husband's illegimitate daughter, her brother Spencer and her sister Emily receiving virtually nothing despite their desperate poverty. But rich and poor members of her sprawling family are to be drawn together over the next few years as they become embroiled in illicit love, fiery destruction and violent deaths while through it all, new and unlikely friendships are forged.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Whispers in the City of Angels (The thickest private detective Book 2) by Keisha Kole (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

"Whispers in the City of Angels" is a gripping neo-noir thriller set in present-day Los Angeles, where a resilient African American private detective, Janelle Archer, embarks on a treacherous journey to find a missing man. Janelle's investigation plunges her into the city's underbelly, where she confronts her own past and unearths secrets buried deep within the heart of L.A. When a mysterious African American woman named Maya hires Janelle to locate her missing boyfriend, Janelle is drawn into a world of corruption, deceit, and danger. As she delves deeper into the case, Janelle encounters a cast of characters including Nico Hayes, a charismatic African American nightclub owner who may hold crucial information about the case; Fiona Blackwell, a cunning femme fatale with a complex web of secrets and desires; Walter Kingsley, a wealthy African American tycoon with connections to the city's elite; Detective Carl Turner, a seasoned LAPD detective initially skeptical of Janelle's ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Jack Knight: Bad Habits 7 Just The Meat 11 by Richard Manley (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Finally the final book in the Jack Knight Bad Habits Just The Meat Series!! Knight, the conflicted Detective Hunter, Detectives Long and Wilson, Officer Brady, Medical Examiner Carver, and the rest of the men you've come to love are back for a naughtier and edgier crime thriller! This is the condensed version where you get, just the naughty bits, for those of you that can't be bothered with wading through story. If you're looking for the non erotica version, with just the PG action and some romance, check out the Jack Knight Bad Habits Romantic Thriller. So if you like cops, detectives, thugs and an assortment of other manly men, this book is for you! Also included are some new free chapters from my other books 'Like Father Like Son' and 'Lonesome Cowboys'. Enjoy!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Borderlands: Tales of Mystery & Imagination by Ken Pelham (3 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Escape to the Borderlands of Imagination... Smugglers. Murderers. Graverobbers. Treasure hunters. Time travelers. Invisible men. Witches. Sixteen stories bridging the borderlands of mystery, thriller, horror, and science fiction... lands where time travelers are thrown into tragedy and one of the world's greatest works of art... where a brutal husband discovers his wife's mysterious skills... where a Depression-era theater troupe summons forth the witches of Macbeth to once again seduce the ambitious with power... where a young woman fights for her husband's life in his trial for heresy, just as her people race toward destiny and the mythical homeland of Earth... where a shipwreck on the Florida coast yields both riches and terror from across the sea.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Familiar Strangers: Short Stories set in India by Nishant Kumta (7 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

An unlikely beggar. A beautiful tramp. A village damsel. A hotelier couple. A sophisticated pickpocket. These are some of the people you will meet in this book . Their stories resonate with the different tones of life in India. But these stories have a twist. You may be surprised by them. Or maybe not.

Genre: Short Stories

Days to Remember: A Matt Ransom Holiday Trio by Bobby Underwood (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A MATT RANSOM HALLOWEEN: Halloween is growing near, and Matt's buddy Ray, already spooked by strange noises in the morgue, insists the old mansion down the street from Edna's is haunted. When Matt also sees a girl standing at the window of the abandoned old mansion, plans are made for a ghost hunt! With Stacy on her way into town for Halloween, bringing with her some very alluring costumes for her best friend LeAnn and herself, there is sure to be more than a little fun mixed in with the chills! Taking place after The Velvet Sea but before The Tender Shore, this is a fun holiday treat for fans of this unique series. A MATT RANSOM THANKSGIVING: This warm and lovely Matt Ransom holiday edition has Matt and LeAnn traveling to Miami to share Thanksgiving with their friends. On arrival, they discover that Edna Bascomb has invited everyone to spend Thanksgiving with her. Providing Stacy with a map and careful instructions on how to get there -- without revealing exactly where they're ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Claimant Commitment: Part Three - Actively Seeking Work by Sarah Honeysett (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

'It's hardly worth fixing my heart if they're going to starve me to death!' Recovering from major surgery, Terry Walker faces a financially bleak future - his Disability Living Allowance is being reassessed, his year of Employment and Support Allowance is running out and another appeal isn't decided in his favour, soon he and his disabled wife Lyn will lose more than half of their weekly income. Lyn and Terry aren't alone. As the team at the Solent Welfare Rights Project help their clients cope with tough times, they know there is worse to come. From the 'Bedroom Tax' to the 'Benefit Cap', the end of the Social Fund and the toughening of sanctions, everything is changing and not for the better. As Hilary Carrington and her colleagues adapt to the changing times, can they hold on to their principles and independence, and what will happen to their most vulnerable clients as 'Welfare Reform' gains pace? This is the third part of a new serial, which follows 'Severe Discomfort', ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Jewess by Joel Gross (Sylvan Court Productions) (28 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

THE JEWESS By Joel Gross Rebecca's mother was murdered by Crusaders on their drunken trek to the Holy Land. Now all Rebecca wants is to escape from the bigoted countries where her father does business - France, Germany, and especially England. Rebecca longs to join her extended family in Zaragoza, in the warmer, more tolerant climate of Spain. But her father won't leave England, not until his plan to bring Richard Lion-heart back to the throne succeeds. That plan brings Rebecca face to face with Ivanhoe, a Crusader knight, and his aristocratic bride-to-be, Rowena - creating a love triangle that threatens all their lives. Knightly combat and fantastical jousts backdrop a far greater struggle: Fighting superstition and prejudice, overcoming every obstacle to a love more powerful than family, nation, or creed.

Genre: World Literature

London Calling (The Wynter Mysteries Book 1) by Jason Dixon (15 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

For fans of Walter Mosley's Devil in a Blue Dress and Andrea Levy's Small Island, this book is a must read fusion of culture and crime. Being a West Indian immigrant fresh off the SS Windrush has its own challenges in 1940's London. For Jericho Wynter, a smart and stubborn Jamaican, his challenges are legion. Prove he didn't murder his boss, save the life of a street walker and stay faithful to his fiance.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Volcano Ranch (The Hawkeye Ridge Series Book 5) by G.D. Covert (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This stand-alone book continues characters from The Hawkeye Ridge Series. Bryce Wilhelm III, Captain of the U.S. Equestrian Team, was raised in a life of privilege. Fiercely rebelling against his father's parental dictates to become a doctor, he joins the Army and becomes a Green Beret. He serves as the aide to General Prescott, who runs a classified anti-terrorism unit, Bryce becomes his 'troubleshooter.' Severely wounded and discharged from the Army, Bryce agrees to continue to function as General Prescott's undercover 'troubleshooter' on Volcano Ranch, guarding the ranch an General Prescott's daughter, Celine. What secrets does the ancient volcano hold? Who wants to kill the General and his family, and more importantly, WHY? Can Celine help Bryce overcome his issues and accept her love?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Piper (The Casanova Club Book 1) by Ali Parker (500 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

""OMG!!! I loved this whole package; characters, concept, writing... everything!" -- Amazon Reviewer Twelve men. One month with each of them. A ring at the end. Who will she choose? The Casanovas. Twelve of the world's most eligible bachelors are personally invited to take a seat on this exclusive, private match-making club.(Piper: Sharing is caring?) The purpose? To find the perfect wife. Ten women are considered, but only one is chosen. Each of these men are after one lucky girl's heart. Vetting these ladies is a year long event. Contests. Forms. Interviews. Demonstrations. Galas. (Piper: All of which I missed. Darn.) The prize? One million dollars or a ring from the bachelor of her choice after the yearlong multi-engagement period is over. Lady's choice. (Piper: Show me the money.) The problem? Me. I need cash more than anyone could possibly understand, and there's no way in hell I'd ever be invited to woo twelve men for a chunk of change. (Piper: Good thing I know the ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Farewell Stonemere Park by Lesley Finch Price verified 3 hours ago

Book 4 in the Stonemere Park series. Stephanie and her buxom friends have left their studies at Stonemere Park Girls Grammar School (that most erotically progressive seat of learning) behind them. But before they all go their separate ways in work and academia, there is still the matter of Angie's competition prize, a modelling tour of the sunny Atlantic coast for her and as many bosomy young ladies as she wants to join her. Thus begins an epic continental road-trip, featuring a lurid contest proposed by Lowenna, a brainwashed photographer, ill-fitting swimwear, and lots of splendid pairs of breasts. It's double-D-day as Stonemere Park's finest invade France!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Juneteenth Handbook: Self Emancipation by Hank Gray (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

The Juneteenth Handbook celebrates the Juneteenth Day Celebration (also known as Freedom Day, and Emancipation Day) and chronicles many of the people, places, and events that led up to the creation of the oldest African American celebration in the United States. Juneteenth represents a second independence day for African American people and while Juneteenth doesn't represent the end of slavery in the U.S. it does represent the beginning of the end of slavery in this nation and the very first time the slave population in the southern U.S. were publically made aware of the freedom granted to them in Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. While Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation did not free the slaves in friendly northern states. Like the Israelites in the bible celebrated their freedom from bondage with the Passover, the newly freed slaves, in the southern United States, named their day of freedom from bondage, Juneteenth.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

TWO MANY OF ME: Steamy Romance (JUST CALL ME MISS) by SYLVIA G BLANCO (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A woman going through life changes in her 20's it is her first phase experiencing anxiety/depression. In her second phase at 48 once again she is devoured by the demon, but this time she meets Eduardo one of her student's. She is a college professor and everything changes for her. She lives the second half of her life and embarks in an affair. It is a steamy romance novel bilingual written in English & Spanish some of the dialogue is written in Spanish, because it makes the dialogue between lovers so, so romantic Her Mexican lover. It takes place on the border of Tijuana San Diego border. This novel has everything from cartel activities, romantic poems, songs sung to Sophie, songs written to Eduardo from Sophie. Music has been one of Sophie's salvation. It has humor and many quotes such as Eduardo telling Sophie, "Usted me Canta." (I adore you.) A Contract between lovers.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Trump Affair: Part 1 - A Journey into Fascism by Thomas M Cook (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Trump Affair: Part 1 - A Journey into Fascism. Turning a nightmare into comedy. Thought-provoking Political Satire. A caricature of the world we live in. All Reviews on GoodReads 5 Stars. Might not be suited for Trump supporters. (A Novella by Thomas M Cook.)

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Family Reborn (Cuckoo in the Nest Book 3) by Diane Mitchell (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Third In the 'Cuckoo in the Nest' triology, the novel follows the fortunes of the Carruthers, Stuart and Price families. opening in 1870. The story follows Annie Carruthers, a beautiful but headstrong young lady, who becomes caught up in a deadly family intrigue which threatens many lives, and will eventually destroy others. The plot moves between the West of England and the Continent as Annie struggles to find her destiny.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Corruption (Book 2 in Dark Revenge) by Anne T. Thyssen (56 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Alison sold herself to her former high school victim, Jared, but the moment she inked her name, she found herself thrust into a dark and harrowing world she couldn't have anticipated. As she battles for her life, she's inexorably pulled deeper into the treacherous web of Jared's life, where his well-guarded secrets begin to unravel before her. Alison grapples with a haunting question: Is knowledge indeed power, or does it wield the potential to become a dangerous dagger aimed squarely at her heart? Jared never intended for Alison to uncover the dark truths he harbored, but his old friend, Vince, forces Jared into a sinister deal, placing him at a crossroads where he must choose between seeking revenge or seizing ultimate power. This book contains dark themes, mature scenes, and is rated 18+

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Dark Sea Calls: A Reverse Harem Mermaid Romance (Twilight Lake - Book 2) by Michaela Haze (125 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

With the death of the dowager Mer-queen on her hands, Maeve knows that if she ever wishes to return to the Twilight Lake, she will be killed. An enemy of both sides of a war. Running from the only home she has ever known, Maeve Cruinn finds herself washed on the shore of the Siren Cove, a place that other fae fear to tread. When the Siren Queen and her son take her under their wings, Maeve finds that the truth of the Twilight Lake and her mother's death are darker than she could have ever known. It seems that the Gods are not on her side when Maeve finds she must return to the lake. The four princelings want Maeve back, But is it to pay for her crimes? Or is there something they're not telling her? **The Dark Sea Calls is the second book in the Twilight Lake series. It is a reverse harem/why choose Fae/Mermaid romance. Contains MM and MFM scenes (and scenes with multiple partners). This is a DARK romance series**

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Sabrina & The Secret of The Severn Sea: A River Will Always Give Up Its Dead... by Guy Sheppard (18 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Gloucester Cathedral Police Officer Jorge Winter returns to his small-town roots in Berkeley to track down the missing Reverend Luke Lyons, whose coat and hat have been found abandoned beside the River Severn. This is where he and Luke grew up together. It is also the place where Luke saved him from drowning in the nearby estuary, which makes this, his first case as a church detective, deeply personal. In the absence of a body, the local police treat Luke's disappearance as unsolvable, just as they did his grandfather's years ago. Sean vanished on the night that two petrol barges blew up and destroyed the railway bridge over the river at Sharpness in 1960. Luke has always idolised this man he never met as someone who died trying to save drowning sailors. Jorge finds evidence for Luke's apparent suicide less than convincing, the more he learns about his good work as chaplain in the local prison for sex offenders. Also, Luke was preparing to officiate at his sister Ellie's wedding in ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Southwind Vacation: When It's Time to Unwind by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

If there's something in Rachel's life she has total control over, it's her career. Rachel James is a successful and well-loved nurse in the geriatric department of a major hospital. She loves everything about the job. The patients, her co-workers, even her boss... She hates time off. So, when the hospital mandates she use her banked time-off, she's not happy. She plans to be the grumpiest vacationer on the planet. Pete Levy has relationship issues. He knows this. He's been told it by several women of his past. His former fiancé, Deborah, is saying I do to another man. He's decided there's no way she's over him and he has a wedding to stop. Traveling from San Francisco to Daytona, he stops in Kansas, visiting friends. Never in a million years does he expect to meet the Goddess, Rachel. Out of his mind, he invites her on the trip. Neither one is ready for the ride they're about to take. Neither one knows anything about love. And neither one has any idea how to handle their growing ...

Genre: Romance

Teddy Bear Shapeshifter Romance: A Beary Mysterious Christmas (Fantasy Holiday Romance) (Paranormal Contemporary) by Olivia Myers (23 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

His hugs are legendary, but what he can do in bed, is no short of magic. Dumped on her birthday, Maddie decided a trip home for Christmas might be a fittingly miserable way to lick her wounds. Her mom had been nagging her about it for something like five years now, so she was probably due. The truth was that she couldn't face all the beauty and excitement of Christmas in New York as she now found herself... alone. Back at her childhood home, her room is just as she left it, Teddy Bear and all, suiting her mood perfectly. She wasn't looking for a man, but a particularly intriguing one keeps crossing her path, in the strangest of ways. This man, a stranger, yet so familiar, who seems to know even her innermost thoughts. Who is he and why do all the ladies love to hug him? Two bonus book included This story contains language that you could not say in church. And scenes that would melt candles if they had eyes.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Trouble Business by RA Chandler (6 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"If it were easy everyone would do it!" GET READY FOR NEW YORK'S favorite immature skirt chaser. He's from Brooklyn, he's got a dirty mouth, he's always thinking about sex and he can't let an investigation go once he gets started. He is Garvey Fields. It was meant to be a nice easy job for Garvey Fields, this time no one would die and he wouldn't give in to his sexual urges. But things rarely go according to plan for Garvey, that's why he has so much fun. The boss of a detective agency sends work his way which is a simple persuasion gig, no risk and plenty of money in return. But when he starts to find bodies, the police and gangsters making threats, and women trying to seduce him. He knows it's time to work.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Faking It with my Ex-SEAL Protector: A Small Town, Best Friend's Dad Romance by Ruby Sharp (49 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

My daughter's best friend is the woman I crave. But there's rules about this - don't cross that line, and keep it in your pants. Chloe is the town's sweetheart, and I'm the grumpy ex-SEAL turned Billionaire. New to town, I attend the local fair where we first meet and instantly become an item. Her ex-boyfriend isn't taking no for an answer, so I step in and claim her as mine. Keeping up the facade is easy, but the town's gossip and my daughter finding out, isn't. The line between fake and real is blurred after Chloe becomes my housekeeper, but gets clearer after a blackout storm when she gives me her v-card, then takes my heart. Without warning, a threat from my past seeks revenge, secrets unravel, then Chloe leaves me. A few weeks later she says we need to talk, it's important. This is when I find out she's pregnant and I'm the father. *** Faking It with my Ex-SEAL Protector is a grumpy/sunshine, age gap romance, with lots of heat. It features scenes of an explicit nature, and ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

On His Way Back To Me by Brittany Bacinski (94 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Jade and Paul fall for each other hard as teenagers in their small town of Tiffin, Ohio. They seem to be made for one another until one day, it all unravels. Later, Jade meets Sam, an affluent real estate mogul from Chicago who promises to give her the life she could never have in Tiffin. Life is never as it seems, with Paul resurfacing before her upcoming nuptials, begging her to change her mind. When Paul suddenly passes away, Jade is overcome with regret and spirals into a mind-bending quest through the Appalachian Mountains in an attempt to reach him again. In the foggy mountains, Jade must decide once and for all - will she risk her life to be with Paul again, or will she choose instead to remain in a place she's no longer meant to be? On His Way Back To Me is a gorgeously romantic story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Bacinski fearlessly showcases the turbulent journey of maddening grief while begging the question -- does true love ever die?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Mail-Order Groom to Save Her Heart: A Western Historical Romance Book by Nora J. Callaway (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

What would my father say if I backed down? I won't--our future depends on this marriage of convenience! After her father's death, Etta faces a daunting ultimatum: marry within two months or lose their cherished horse ranch to her lazy cousin. She places an ad for a mail-order groom, practical and uninterested in love. And now he's here... but why does it sting when he mistakes her best friend for his bride? Will, a heartbroken blacksmith, answered Etta's ad for stability, not love. But still, how could he not recognize his own wife? Etta's fiery eyes and no-nonsense demeanor should have given her away immediately. As they butt heads over ranch chores and ideals, the tension between them is unmistakable, but can it turn into something more? And when Etta's vengeful cousin threatens everything, will they unite to save the ranch -- or lose it all? Montana, where dreams take flight, Under the stars in the clear moonlight, In Montana's vast and rugged embrace, Love finds a way, no ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Plausible Liars: A Dr. Lindsey McCall Medical Mystery by Lin Wilder (14 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Kate Townsend knew she would lob an incendiary device into the contemporary culture if she wrote and published her series, Corrupting America's Children: Creating Chemical Eunuchs. But because of what she'd witnessed in her son's pre-kindergarten, she felt obligated to do it. In a remarkable convergence of events, Lindsey McCall is also drawn into the explosive world of transgender politics. For the second time in four years, Lindsey is facing indictment for unintentional murder. The US Department of Justice has indicted both McCall and Townsend in a conspiracy of mammoth proportions. In this fifth novel of Wilder's award-winning Lindsey McCall medical mystery series, her readers will find the innovative medical research loved by her fans, combined with a dramatic courtroom scenario guaranteed to provoke and challenge. In her Foreward, Wilder writes: We fiction writers have a responsibility when creating a character; he or she ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

How to Win a Duke: A Clean Regency Romance by Harper Bennett (23 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Could a love story truly blossom from Aunt Agatha's duchess contest? The serious, responsible Duke Alistair Brookings intends to find a wife when the time is right. Helping his people is simply more important. Unfortunately for Alistair, his meddling Aunt Agatha has run out of patience. She's trapped him into her wildest scheme yet -- a contest to pick the perfect woman to be his duchess! When an invitation arrives for her younger sister Sylvia, Elinor Hughes scoffs at the duchess contest. Who would want to marry a man who thinks she ought to compete for the privilege, even if he is a duke? Nevertheless, accompanying Sylvia to the duchess contest might be Elinor's ticket to freedom. If she doesn't act soon, her father will force her to marry a man as wealthy as he is cruel. Yet her escape won't be as simple as Elinor thought. One look at the duke, and her heart skips a beat. He's not what she expected, and neither is the contest. And though she isn't even a contestant, Elinor can't ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Dreams In Pink (Pink Club Series Book 2) by Emma Bruce (27 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Pink Club is BACK! Darla and her dance crew were put on a mini lockdown in their homes until further notice when it was announced that Mimi Glass re-appeared after it was believed she had been murdered five years ago. The Glass family, Pink Club, and the world are reeling over this news! When Pink Club re-opens, Darla is a little unsure of where she stands -- or dances. Joshua Glass, one of the owners of Pink Club, is torn. Should he stay on at Pink Club under Stella's wicked reign or leave it all behind as he now attempts to mend the bridge with his parents as they all reconnect with Mimi? In the midst of the chaos, Pink Club is working on getting ready for some major events. And in the meantime, the chemistry between Joshua and Darla grows more intense. Will Darla be able to push her feelings for Joshua aside while learning new routines and dealing with the mayhem at Pink Club? Will Joshua remain at Pink Club for good? And what will happen now that Mimi is back? Enjoy book two ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The President's Son by Jon Athan (193 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The extraordinary, reflective, obscene, cruel, and violent story of Vincent Campbell, son of the President of the United States. To the public eye, Vincent Campbell is seen as a controversial figure known for his bizarre behavior, offensive outbursts, and contrarian stances -- on top of a number of legal issues. Unbeknownst to most of the world, however, he holds secrets far worse than derogatory remarks in his personal life. And when it catches up to him, he tells all to a forensic psychiatrist, Lorraine Lynch, who has been assigned to find out why he has done what he has done. Vincent speaks candidly about his life of utter depravity and extreme violence. He tells stories of lust and love, justice and corruption, conspiracies and cover-ups, and criminals and crimes. He discusses his confidential travels through Asia, the Middle East, and other regions throughout the globe from his tour of carnage. But as their sessions continue and Vincent's stories grow more and more grotesque, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Southwind Lesson: When You Want To Further Your Education by Mel Schanz (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Brenda Washington has put her son and mother first in her life for the past thirteen years. With everyone getting older and needing less and less of her attention, it's time to focus on herself. Waitressing might be her current gig, but teaching is where her heart lies. Going back to school at her age is no easy feat, but she sets out to accomplish the goals she had years before, letting nothing, including her hot professor, get in the way. Education is the key to success. Those words have been Bentley Rodgers motto for years and he has passed them on to his students with pride. He has taught at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate level, but wonders what else there is for him out there. Is this the top? He can't help but think he should reach for something more. When Miss Washington walks into his classroom on the first day of the semester, he's doomed. Not only is she beautiful, but smart too. Only... He can't act on his feelings. Finding ways around the rules becomes his ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Tales From the Green Side: Volume 1 (The Barstool Short Story Anthology) by Johnnie Gilpen (22 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

What differentiates a "sea story" from a "war story"? Humor, of course. War stories tend to be dark and show the pain of military life. But sea stories find the humor of serving in uniform. Tales from the Green Side is a collection of sea stories told through the eyes of United States Navy FMF (Fleet Marine Force) Hospital Corpsmen serving alongside their Marine counterparts. It is a hilarious compilation of short stories and illustrations of charters whose language and tone capture the essence of being a "Green Side" Corpsman. Most of all, the stories capture the bond between Marines and their Doc. Tales from the Green Side will keep you laughing from start to finish. For the families of those Green Side Warriors, their friends, and those who want to know more, Tales from the Green Side will provide a peak behind the curtains. Gilpen and Creager transport the reader to a cozy bar stool, a pint in hand, surrounded by great company to listen to the hilarious exploits of "Green Side" ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Infiltration by Rachel R. Heil (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

East Berlin, 1986. Lina Prochnow has dreams. To be the best ice skater she can be. To qualify for the Olympics. To win the Gold Medal and escape the Soviet occupied zone of the German Democratic Republic. Ernst Jung has no such fantasies. A career Stasi officer for fifteen years, every arrest and interrogation is just another tick on a list of responsibilities he has been forced to memorize. His role is simple; to root out every opposition and keep citizens of the GDR safe, whether they want it or not. Lina's dreams and Ernst's responsibilities collide when they are brought together by the actions of a group called the Brotherhood. To Lina, the organization members are liberators she desperately wants to join. For Ernst, they are a terrorist organization threatening the very foundation of the GDR and need to be routed out. When Georg Bauer, Lina's boyfriend, is discovered as the ringleader and executed on Ernst's orders, Lina vows to avenge his death, even if it means risking her ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Heart of Ice by Callie Bianchi (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

He is the firstborn of a billionaire businessman and grew up listening to his mother's advice that he should never get involved with people from a different social class than his own. She is the daughter of the employees of the mansion and has always loved him for as long as she can remember. João Felipe Mendes de Albuquerque would not give in to the love he felt for the servants' daughter. Viviane Silva would never lower herself to someone as insensitive and cold as that arrogant man. But sometimes feelings spoke louder and love cannot be controlled... Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Misconception of Mia : Mafia Romance Secret Baby (The Connected Series) by Theresa Papa (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If the Mafia Don finds out Mia's secret, nothing can save her. Have you ever played that game where you must choose between impossible, unthinkable scenarios? Imagine that is your reality. Mia has no control over her destiny. Her true love is in danger if she gives in to her desire for him. Both men are in line to take over their respective families as Dons. Alberto and Gino want Mia as their own. The rivalry is real. After graduation, she suffers the heartache of making her choice. She must please her father and save her man. That decision puts her own life at risk. It's Mia's wedding day, but she is in love with another man. Can she keep up the farce for a lifetime? Or will the day come when all is revealed, and she must make a deadly choice? Find out what happens when your life is not your own. And death is the price you pay for the disrespect. This story ends in a cliffhanger tied up in a sweet little bow at the end of The Connected Series. If you like angst and intrigue, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Letters To The Ridge by A.C. Chadwick (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Set during the summer of 1970 in Tennessee, Letters To The Ridge is an unlikely coming-of-age love story between delusion and evil. A psychological horror driven by a teenager's need to make her dark and disturbing dreams a reality. Joni is a Hybristophiliac: a woman that can only be sexually aroused by criminals or 'bad men'. Desperate to satiate her desires or risk a life unfulfilled, Joni befriends incarcerated serial killer Hector Reid. Through graphic and disturbing letters they plan a future together. Only the love of a good man stands in their way.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Southwind Final Ride: When Difficulty Leads to Beauty by Mel Schanz (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Have you ever wondered how many people's dreams you've been in? Have you ever thought: What if? What if we took the road less traveled? What if we defied the odds? What if? Sarah Bracken grew up in Monterey, California, but her heart resides in Kansas with a boy who no longer belongs to her. If only she could go back; have a mulligan on the summer before. She'd fix everything if she could. If only. Instead, she's determined to make sure that boy from Kansas stays safe in his profession. That profession of his -- Rodeo Cowboy -- isn't something she has control over though. This could end up being trickier than she expected. Dusty Darby joined the Whittleford, Texas rodeo crew hoping to get his mind right and win the All-Around Cowboy Award at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas come December. He's doing all right, until he comes face-to-face with the girl he dreams of each night; the same California cowgirl he's been trying to forget. What in the world is Sarah doing at a rodeo in ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Pillow Forts and Hurricanes (Sandwort University Adventures Book 1) by Margherita Scialla (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Emma has an unbreakable bond with her roommates and lifelong best friends, yet struggles to create a romantic connection that comes even close to their friendship. That's why Emma accepts her stoic boyfriend keeping her at a distance. All of her fantasies about romance and relationships, however, come tumbling down when she witnesses said boyfriend cheating on her. Following her recent breakup and her evolving bond with her best friend, Noah, Emma begins to question everything she ever knew about relationships, romantic and platonic. When Emma suggests the possibility of a queerplatonic relationship to Noah, the two must navigate their feelings, unveiling secrets they've kept from each other... but as confusing it can be, at least they're doing it together.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Psyche: A Love Story by Gerry Haines (11 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The course of true love never did run smooth, as Gerry found out. In his youth, he had to work his way through the cross-currents of the 1960s and 70s. In old age, he's the only one left who can tell the story of a cult, a voice, and the patterns of love and despair that drew four people together for the rest of their lives. He loves Psyche, but she won't go all the way with him. He doesn't know why. He loves Bethan, but she is increasingly suspicious of his entanglement with Psyche's glamorous London world, so different from her Colwyn Bay background, so different from Liverpool, where she and Gerry are students. Gerry's oldest and closest friend is Psyche's brother Tony, but he is being drawn closer and closer into the distorted world of a cult. Then there's George, Psyche's father - but she will hardly speak to him, and her brother Tony is moving out of his reach into his alternative reality. George is hospitable and kindly, but a bit of a mystery. What choices can Gerry make? ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Henry : The Fall by Harold Moore (42 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Henry had found himself at the end of his rope. An ex-wife, a dead end job and the best years of his life, seemingly behind him. Hope for a normal life had been lost years ago. When a cry for help from a stranger pulls him from the brink, Henry finds himself in an ever-changing world that is more suited toward his particular skill set. Having been alone for so long, it becomes increasingly difficult to get along with his fellow survivors. The infection is not the only threat he faces; it is just one concern of many in the struggle to live and finding his place in the new world. As others turn to him for leadership, he bears the heavy burden of having to worry about more than just his life. The group discovers they are not the only ones fighting over the scraps of humanity. His second chance at life is threatened at every turn, feeling as if it is slipping from his grasp. He will fight for what he feels is right, no matter the cost.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Light Behind the Lies (Tangerine Sky #1): A Brother's Best Friend Single Parent Romance by M.J. Huxley (55 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Mason: My mother left me and my dad when I was three. I spent my childhood believing that women could not be trusted and that I needed to proceed with caution. Until high school that is. Suddenly as a teenager, girls were throwing themselves at me. Call it puberty or clear disinterest in them that left most pining for me. Surprisingly they seemed fine with it. I had no feelings, no emotions with them, I'd give them a quick ride, then send them on their way. Except one. My best friend's sister. Bailey One might say that I was the perfect daughter and sister. I did everything right until I didn't. I never expected to fall for a guy like my ex-boyfriend and the ramifications of that relationship's demise would change my life forever. That's one of the reasons why I became a flight attendant. I craved to have my freedom back. It wasn't until I finally felt like everything was under control and that I had things figured out, that my life would truly be turned on its side. And ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Haunted: A Riveting Haunted House Mystery Boxset by Emery Gray (127 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

It's been three years since a local college girl went missing, leaving a trail of theories about what really happened in the Morgan Estate. The Haunting of SIlver Creek Lodge In a small town rests an old lodge with a big secret. Maxine Finch and Simon York, a recently married couple with little money, use their limited honeymoon funds to buy a foreclosed inn in the tiny snowy town of Silver Ridge, Colorado, but when strange things start happening in the middle of the night, Maxine and Simon wonder if their investment is a dangerous mistake. The Haunting of Manson House In the 1970s, something horrible happened within the Manson House's walls. Fifty years later and no one has stepped foot inside. Harold Roberts, an accountant-turn-robber, just took his family out of Portland as well as two million dollars in untraceable stolen cash. The decrepit, three-story Manson House seems like the perfect hideaway until the heat passes... Nothing could be further from the truth. Strange ...

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Care, And Forge by Andrew Kjelland (13 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

We expect the world to always be there. The police, the firemen, the cat lady living down the street. But what happens when It's not, and what happens when it decides to wake up one day and swallow you whole? Will's life is in a process of change and uncertainty. The ever pressing question of where to go next is knocking at his door step as he focuses all his energy on Grace, his friend, coworker, and the love of his life... She just doesn't know that last part yet. Together they will watch and run as a war comes home and the fault lines of society become clear, and fractured. Entangled with the viciousness of war they band together in order to try and save others and themselves.

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The Privateer by Gordon Daviot (47 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In the sweeping historical epic 'The Privateer,' Gordon Daviot (pseudonym of famous Josephine Tey) pens the life and triumphs of Henry Morgan, a Welsh pirate turned hero, within the rich tapestry of 17th-century Caribbean conflicts. The narrative, characterized by its sharp detail and engagement with themes of freedom, ambition, and the tides of colonial power struggles, follows Morgan from his ignominious beginnings as an enslaved man in Barbados to his remarkable rise as the Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica. Through the lens of Morgan's capture of a Spanish ship, Tey demonstrates a deep understanding of the era's social and political intricacies, making the novel an exemplary piece of historical fiction with a literary style that brings this perilous period of piracy and war vividly to life. The author, known for rigorously researched historical narratives, seems to have drawn from a deep well of historical knowledge and fascination with the Caribbean colonial power dynamics. The ...

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My Three-Year-Old is a Barbarian and Other Parenting Problems (Misfits of Carnt Book 1) by Aaron Frale (15 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Necromantic rituals, murderous ogres, battle-scarred rangers: not a typical Saturday detention for unsuspecting teaching assistant, Petra, and her delinquent teen charges. The Beaverton High School Breakfast Club show up for what they thought would be cleaning the locker room with a toothbrush when the morning goes horribly wrong, and they fall victim to a deadly, dark spell. Some jerkwad moon mage shoves the consciousness of Petra's three-year-old into the body of a musclebound barbarian, and she is transformed into a halfling. The kids get stuck as a cleric, fire mage, and other stalwarts of your typical fantasy gaming party. Now they must quest through a land of pissed-off warriors, angry giants, a pompous vampire, and a necromancer out to kill Petra and her child. Despite being in a world where everything threatens to unalive her, the hardest part is convincing a hulked-out man that the battle axe is not a toy, the undead are not cuddly, and he should use the potty.

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Cubamía: A novel by Inés María López Hernández (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Born in the poorest neighborhood in the little Cuban town of Sagua La Grande, with its streets made of dirt, mud, and grass, Ana grows up surrounded by her large and loving family. She decides she is going to be an actor, no matter how hard her mother tries to dissuade her. But it's a long struggle to achieve her dream, even when the family moves to Havana. Disaster strikes when Cuba's economic crisis of the early 1990s leads to Ana and her seven siblings leaving their homeland and being scattered across the world. Ana arrives in Italy, looking for a better future, and ends up taking all kinds of jobs to make her way in this new world - everything except acting. In this strange and wonderful country where the climate and the way of life are so different from her homeland, she experiences extraordinary kindness, love and heartbreak, while moving mountains to try to bring her huge and much-loved family together once again. Inés María López Hernández was born in Sagua La Grande ...

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Mccaube ; Bounty Gate (Book 1) by Raul Barrios (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Mcclaine. A westerner cowboy, transformed into a Vampire to roam the world.

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The Bridge and Other Stories by Rebecca Rogers Maher (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

THE BRIDGE: Henry meets Christa on the west tower of the Brooklyn Bridge, just as they're both about to jump off and kill themselves. Despite his paralyzing depression -- and her panic over a second bout of cancer -- they can't go through with their plans knowing that the other is going to die. So they make a pact -- they'll stay alive for 24 hours, and try to convince each other to live. From the Staten Island Ferry to Chinatown to the Museum of Modern Art -- Henry and Christa embark on a New York City odyssey that exposes the darkest moments of their lives. Is it too late for them? Or will love give them the courage to face the terrifying possibility of hope? HURRICANE LILY: Lily Sawyer flees her controlling, wealthy family in New York City for a solitary existence on Cape Cod. Three months later, a mounting anxiety binds her to the house she can no longer leave. With hurricane season approaching, Lily hires Cliff Buckley -- an angry carpenter with an immediate disgust ...

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Max Bomber Revenge (Max's Revenge Technothriller Series Book 2) by Anthony Silman (20 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

One Night. One Revenge Plot. One Explosive Showdown. In the shadows of a vengeful night, Max's journey takes a treacherous turn, leading him down a perilous path of digital deception, international intrigue, and explosive confrontations. He went to rehab to quit the booze, he left with a sultry seductress whose mobster family used a network of social media trolls and hackers to control an international drug empire and to spread state-sponsored misinformation and propaganda. Someone had to stop him and his manipulative temptress. Someone had to try. But could anyone fight a sadistic beauty, a lust-crazed addict, a house-breaking hitman and their UK bomb maker? Max and his team have to face abduction, violence, sex traps and hi-tech criminals. Will their 'trojan mare' reveal the digital villains, can they survive a final confrontation, and can they stay alive long enough to foil a massive bomb attack From England to Moldova and USA, the battle against online evil and obsessed ...

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The Bigamist by F. E. Mills Young (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In F. E. Mills Young's novel 'The Bigamist,' readers are introduced to a captivating story of redemption, temptation, and moral dilemmas. Written in a style that intricately weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations, the book presents a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of one man's decision to lead a double life as a bigamist. Young's vivid descriptions and relatable characters draw the reader into a world where secrets threaten to unravel a carefully constructed facade. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, the novel challenges social norms and explores the complexities of human relationships. F. E. Mills Young, a British author known for his exploration of moral ambiguity and societal constraints, brings a unique perspective to 'The Bigamist.' His personal experiences and observations of human behavior likely influenced his decision to delve into the complexities of love, loyalty, and deception in this compelling work of fiction. I ...

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