Between The Snow And The Stars (Between The Snow And The Stars: A Contemporary Short Story Series Set On Sovereign Island Book 1) by Scott Merry Price verified 2 hours ago

Elaine Huang is perfectly happy. She lives in Los Angeles, CA, working as an illustrator for projects of her choice. She regularly meets up with her bestie, Martha, usually at Musashi's, their preferred venue. On one such visit, she answers a call from a persistent unknown number. The phone call changes her life, taking her halfway around the world to Sovereign Island where it brings her back into contact with some family secrets she has done her best to forget. Can Elaine figure out why those secrets have come back to haunt her, while having to adapt to an unfamiliar environment on a ski resort in a foreign country? Set across six short stories, find out if Elaine can ever return to the simple life she had in LA while trying everything in her power to stop the past from catching up with her. Especially when it wasn't her secret to begin with. Between The Snow And The Stars is set between Los Angeles and the fictional Sovereign Island, blending contemporary fiction with gripping ...

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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton (152 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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 ...

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A Family Reborn (Cuckoo in the Nest Book 3) by Diane Mitchell (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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.

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Scary Stories for Kids age 8-13 by JOHNSON JUSTIN (8 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This is the amazing book of horrible stories. From this book you experience the unique type of horrible stories like, The witch on the Rooftop, For hell's sake, Aunt's ghost, Try not to turn around, Death is sure, Don't Turn on the lights, etc. I hope you read this book with interest and enjoy it.

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Corruption (Book 2 in Dark Revenge) by Anne T. Thyssen (56 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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+

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After Hours: An Older Man Younger Woman Steamy Sweet Romance (Long Hot Summer Book 1) by Regina Wade (72 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

I can turn anything into art Then the world goes dark, and he makes a canvas out of me. Art is my life, and the world is my canvas. I travel, leaving everywhere I go a little more colorful than I found it. During the day I paint faces, but at night? At night I paint my soul. He's the first one to ever catch me, Then the lights go out and he sees the real me. After Hours is a summer quicky hot enough to melt your kindle! Book one of Long. Hot. Summer, it features an artistic, innocent heroine and the adventurous older man that claims her heart. Beach Read Approved! Happy Gemini Season!

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The Dark Sea Calls: A Reverse Harem Mermaid Romance (Twilight Lake - Book 2) by Michaela Haze (125 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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**

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Sabrina & The Secret of The Severn Sea: A River Will Always Give Up Its Dead... by Guy Sheppard (18 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 ...

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Bad God's Tower: A Western Horror Novelette by Erica Summers (27 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Vicious criminals, Eugene Dempsey and Chester Craven, escape Wyoming Territorial Prison armed with nothing but striped prisoner pajamas and a Lakota's hand-drawn map that, according to legend, will lead them to the unfathomable riches in a secret tunnel burrowed into the base of Devil's Tower. Seeking their golden fortune, the fugitives head north, leaving their dusty trail stained in the blood of innocents. With two determined buffalo soldiers nipping their heels, the sadistic escapees will soon realize all the gold in the land isn't worth what lies in wait for them in the claustrophobic underground beneath. --- Includes a FREE Sneak Peek chapter from Summers' upcoming novel Vanity Kills, releasing 9/1/23--- ***Praise for Bad God's Tower*** "A nod to No Country for Old Men or Stephen King's The Gunslinger, Immersive setting, terrifyingly relatable characters, and unflinching horror coalesce in this fast-paced read." - Mia Faller, Author "This story is a horror fan's dream. It's ...

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Dragon's End: A Steampunk Fantasy Short Story (Steampunk Fantasy Short Stories) by Helena Guin (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In a land torn by the ravages of war, where steam-powered marvels intertwine with ancient magic, an old dragon huntress embarks on her final and most extraordinary quest. She aids in the creation of an artificial dragon - a world-altering weapon - while harboring a secret that could change everything. In Dragon's End, fantasy and steampunk collide in a mesmerizing tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human and the dragon spirit.

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Southwind Vacation: When It's Time to Unwind by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 ...

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Teddy Bear Shapeshifter Romance: A Beary Mysterious Christmas (Fantasy Holiday Romance) (Paranormal Contemporary) by Olivia Myers (23 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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.

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The Trouble Business by RA Chandler (6 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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.

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Faking It with my Ex-SEAL Protector: A Small Town, Best Friend's Dad Romance by Ruby Sharp (49 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 ...

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On His Way Back To Me by Brittany Bacinski (94 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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?

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A Mail-Order Groom to Save Her Heart: A Western Historical Romance Book by Nora J. Callaway (1 Review)    Price verified 3 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 ...

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Plausible Liars: A Dr. Lindsey McCall Medical Mystery by Lin Wilder (14 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 ...

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How to Win a Duke: A Clean Regency Romance by Harper Bennett (23 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 ...

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Spellbound and Spudstruck by Brandon J Greer (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This is a short story - Lisa is desperate to find love. So desperate in fact that she risks a visit to the town's crazy fortune teller. Given a spell and ritual to complete, Mama Vader is confident that the spirits can help Lisa capture the heart of the boy she secretly loves. But, it all seems too much for Lisa, who considers backing out until her best friend, Danielle, coaxes a confession from her. Now there is no turning back and hilarity ensues.

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Dreams In Pink (Pink Club Series Book 2) by Emma Bruce (27 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 ...

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The President's Son by Jon Athan (193 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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, ...

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Southwind Lesson: When You Want To Further Your Education by Mel Schanz (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 ...

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Caffeinated Copulation: Everything is Better with Coffee by Miya Kressin (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

From the light roast sweet chemistry of their first date in Breakfast Blend Over to the Dark Roast Pumpkin Spice of lovers who've been together for years, these stories are meant to titillate your mind, body, and tastebuds. Follow Pete and Bri's life together in a series of seven vignettes: enough plot to tell you their story but focused around the spicy bits you came here to read one-handed. Fill your mug with coffee while these characters fill each other... Short stories include: Breakfast Blend Over: her point of view of their first date Espresso Emergency Delivery: her point of view of a train ride surprise Washed Beans: shared point of view of a shower together, told in flashfiction-esque switches Latte Lessons: his point of view as they explore their dynamic side Dark Roast Pumpkin Spice: shared point of view of a masked chase through the woods Iced Coffee and Hot Wax: her point of view of temperature play Coffee Nooner: his point of view of their life together some 15+ ...

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Tales From the Green Side: Volume 1 (The Barstool Short Story Anthology) by Johnnie Gilpen (22 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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" ...

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Infiltration by Rachel R. Heil (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 ...

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Mine So Twisted: Novella by Anastasia Taylor (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

I live a life of sin as a fetish escort, making good money. That was until Gavin stormed into my life and took over. He is the Devil incarnate and calls to me in ways I can not explain. He is my heart's darkest desire. But the more we got to know each other, and I witnessed something I shouldn't have. I ran away as fast as I could, cutting him out of every part of my life that I could. Ava, you can run, but you can never hide. I said I would take care of you, and I meant it. I'm coming Doll face, my good girl. You are mine for eternity, just you wait and see. Spicy Stand-alone - Novella

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Futuria Fantasia, Fall 1939 by Ray Bradbury (38 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Ray Bradbury's 'Futuria Fantasia, Fall 1939' is a captivating collection of science fiction stories that transport readers to a futuristic world filled with imaginative concepts and thought-provoking scenarios. The literary style of the book is characterized by Bradbury's vivid and descriptive language, which brings the futuristic landscapes and characters to life. The stories within the collection are rich in detail and explore themes of technology, society, and the human experience, making it a compelling read for fans of science fiction literature. 'Futuria Fantasia, Fall 1939' is a standout work in the genre, showcasing Bradbury's talent for crafting engaging and original narratives that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Fans of Bradbury's unique storytelling style and his exploration of complex themes in a futuristic setting will find this collection to be a must-read.

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Heart of Ice by Callie Bianchi (1 Review)    Price verified 3 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)

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The Misconception of Mia : Mafia Romance Secret Baby (The Connected Series) by Theresa Papa (1 Review)    Price verified 3 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, ...

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Letters To The Ridge by A.C. Chadwick (6 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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.

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His First Time - Beau: A Spicy Second Chance Romance featuring a Race Car Driver with Amnesia by Callie Love (175 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Fiona is beautiful and built--perfect for a hot, sexy fling. But she claims to be my wife. Yes, I said wife. Yikes. If that's the truth, why don't I remember her? I'm Beau Wallace. If you don't know my name, then you don't follow racing. Car racing is the love of my life. It's what I know, what I do, and what I live for. The doctors say that I had a bad accident on the track, but I have no memory of it. Apparently, I also have a loving wife, named Fiona. I don't even recognize her. How am I going to weasel my way out of this mess? Will Fiona be able to make her gorgeous, racecar-driving husband, Beau, fall in love with her all over again? Find out now in His First Time - Beau. The novellas in the His First Time series are scorching stories featuring sexy heroes, smart heroines, seductive insta-love, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Start anywhere. Binge-read them all. One-click Beau now and enjoy a perfectly-portioned taste of steamy romance ...

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Southwind Final Ride: When Difficulty Leads to Beauty by Mel Schanz (1 Review)    Price verified 3 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 ...

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The Falling Earth (Burials Book 4) by Deonne Fulton Cooper (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"The Falling Earth" is the essence of southern literature at its best. Mr. Mose is an African American man who works for someone who is perverted, insane and racist in early twentieth century America right after prohibition. While this story speaks about the relationship between a man and his boss, it is also a love story between Mr. Mose and his Native American bride, Imookalee. If you love reading about pride in African African or Native American culture, then this fourth installment in the "Burials" series is a must read.

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Pillow Forts and Hurricanes (Sandwort University Adventures Book 1) by Margherita Scialla (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours 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.

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Psyche: A Love Story by Gerry Haines (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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? ...

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A Hotwife's First Time (Hailey's Hotwife Adventure Book 1) by Natalie Rose (32 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When my husband tells me about his hotwife fantasy, the idea thrills me in a way that I didn't know was possible. After my husband, Logan, confides in me about his desire for me to become a hotwife, the thought of me being with another man fills my body with endless arousal. I quickly agree to his request and while at a bar one evening, instead of finding just one man to satisfy my hunger, I catch the attention of two different men. With my husband's permission, I discover how amazing it feels to be wanted by three men in one night. This is the first story in the Hailey's Hotwife Adventure series. Although it follows the same character, each one can be read as a stand-alone.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Henry : The Fall by Harold Moore (42 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 4 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 3 hours 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Care, And Forge by Andrew Kjelland (13 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Monster Mixer Volume One - A Collection of Monster Stories by Robin Jo Margaret (32 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Five stories. Four relationships. One place where they all met. A collection of short stories centered around the Monster Mixer, a place where creatures of all kinds gather to meet in search of intimacy. In this anthology you'll find diverse monsters, diverse queer identities and diverse body types, for a short but spicy entertainment.

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The Privateer by Gordon Daviot (47 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

My Three-Year-Old is a Barbarian and Other Parenting Problems (Misfits of Carnt Book 1) by Aaron Frale (15 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Cubamía: A novel by Inés María López Hernández (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Mccaube ; Bounty Gate (Book 1) by Raul Barrios (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

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

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Bridge and Other Stories by Rebecca Rogers Maher (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 4 hours 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Bigamist by F. E. Mills Young (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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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The Far Second of Eternity: Nemo Dade Chronicles - Book One (The Nemo Dade Chronicles 1) by Keana Doyle (19 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

I'd been doing fine on my own for the last flibbertyfloppin' thirty-ish years. Okay, maybe fine was a smidgen of an exaggeration, but I was hiding, goshdangdiddlygorse. Mercenary and operative work wasn't for me anymore, and as far as the Divine Triad was concerned, they could get someone else to be their Watchdog for all the Supernaturals in the world. I'd been doing it for at least a millenia and a half. This most recent half had nearly broken my brain, and definitely busted my heart. So that was it. This Nephilim was deuceddingleberrieddoggone done. Or so I'd thought. Half-Human and half-Celestial, Nemo Dade gets reborn into new personas: same soul, same body (mostly), new problems. Her last persona worked as an agent for MI-6. She'd buried a lot of friends and colleagues, so no more. Then an international team of operatives captures Nemo. They leverage her past, forcing her to help them stop an arms dealer who's broken into human trafficking. This criminal has someone ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Train Bound to Forty: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Romance Novella (Scenic Magical Midlife Tour Book 1) by Stephanie Berchiolly (159 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

One Destiny. Two Fiendish Fae. Three Badass Witches. Turning forty isn't for the faint of heart! My name's Florebelle Fairfield. I thought when you hit this age, your life's supposed to be sorted out? Nope! Mine fell apart! I've heard of midlife crises, but a whole magical destiny no one prepared me for? That requires reinforcements! Luckily, I have my childhood besties, Star and Amira, a couple of kick-ass witches, who've always got my back. If anyone can help me through this mounting magical mess, it's them. Hopefully, they can save my sanity, too. This isn't what I signed up for... Can I just skip to forty-one? Previously published in the Aged to Perfection limited time anthology.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Waiter's Game (Tom Lancaster Book 2) by M E Golesworthy (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Marseille, March 1941 Four years have passed since Tom Lancaster returned to Europe and he is now living a double life as Alphonse Prideux, an unremarkable church maintenance man, in the unoccupied zone of France. Together with Emilie, his married girlfriend, and her sister, he forms part of a local resistance network that prints anti-fascist newspapers and helps some of the thousands of refugees that have flooded Marseille since the invasion. One night, at a night-club where Emilie is singing, he is approached by a man from the French secret service and blackmailed into killing a German agent. To give his network a chance to disappear, he agrees, but events take a strange turn, and before long, he is forced to flee the country together with a woman he doesn't know. Meanwhile, in Paris, Emilie, a famous singer, puts her faith in her abusive husband and manager, Gerard. Reluctantly she spends her time entertaining the occupying Germans, both for her career and for the chance to ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction