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 (1 Review)    Price verified 10 minutes 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 family drama, a slice of romance, and all the best of friendships based on Elaine Huang living her best life somewhere between the snow and the stars.

Genre: Short Stories

Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton (152 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes 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 doesn't feel comfortable handling alone. But when they learn all local law enforcement is involved in a multi-agency operation, they have no choice but to stick with it. Meanwhile, their search for Dylan leads them to the home of wealthy Cat Kingman, an eccentric widow in her late-70s. The case quickly turns into a search for two twenty-somethings. As they start wading through the past for clues to their disappearance, they uncover startling truths that could set off reverberations around the world. Houses of Deception is the 6th book in the Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

MISERY DESIRES COMPANY by IMPOSSIBLE JONES (7 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

In this thrilling page turner you will go on a journey of ups and downs. Does the name we are given at birth seal our fate or do we have the power inside to overcome? Can you walk through the fire and not be burned? Is Misery a phoenix that is destined to rise from the ashes?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Le baiser du dragon: Romance paranormale métamorphe seconde chance (French Edition) by Eve R. Glades (Soft Kiss Books) (43 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

Avec le sort de l'humanité en jeu, leur amour n'a aucune chance de survivre. Cela fait des années qu'il a disparu soudainement sans la moindre explication. Kelly s'est jetée à corps perdu, le c?ur brisé, dans le travail, mais sans jamais vraiment l'oublier. Si elle pouvait le revoir. Cela fait si longtemps maintenant qu'elle aimerait bien connaître la raison de toute la peine qu'il lui a infligée. Quand Drake l'a embrassée la première fois, il savait que tout cela allait arriver. Mais cela ne l'a pas arrêté. Il n'a pas pu résister. Le combat ancestral entre les deux dynasties de dragons le ramène dans la ville où il a vécu il y a des années. Ses années avec elle. Si seulement il existait un moyen de lui montrer le poids de ses remords, même quand le destin du monde dépend à nouveau de lui.

Genre: Romance

The Corruption: A Crime Thriller by Peter Hermann (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Lawyers do not go around solving murders, getting killed, physically assaulted, and acting like the stereotypical private investigator. A group of characters similar to those found in mysteries and thrillers. These characters incorporate Jared, the prototypical crime addressing legal counselor; his auntie, who raised him and an exceptionally moral legal advisor; Mark, her sweetheart of numerous years and Jared's proxy father and senior criminal investigator; Jewell, a previous cop, bar proprietor, PI, and semi-rough defender and property manager; Warren, a knockout lesbian correspondent and semi-associate that makes Jared's insane; and presently, David, a wacky inhabitant gofer, and now and again virtuoso. This book is about corruption inside and outside the city government that dates back nearly 100 years, murder, false accusations and imprisonment, liars, semi-Mafioso thugs and corruptors, and various twists and turns.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Unrising Sun (Burials Book 2) by Deonne Fulton Cooper (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

"The Unrising Sun" is the second story in the "Burials" series. In the 1960's American south, a young African American woman finds herself in love with a member of the opposite race and the same sex. A time of overt racism and prejudice, this can be very dangerous. She finds out that love is not only painful but can be tragic as well. Cooper ,again, has displayed her credentials as a serious writer as she tells the story of those who lived in an America that was very different than what it is now.

Genre: Short Stories

There's No Me Without You by Tysha Jordyn (Novel Chick Publications) (71 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

"Sometimes, I felt like I'd give it all up if we could just have a normal life, to have him next to me at night because Lord knows, I was so over sleeping in a cold bed... " - Alsina Knight Most women would kill to live the life of a baller's wife, but Alsina knows all too well that everything that glitters ain't gold. She found love in the most unexpected way, but with Jokari playing ball overseas for months at a time, Sina starts to wonder what really has his attention: basketball or another chick? Kari has big plans to make this Valentine's Day epic, but will he get caught up in his own game before he has a chance to blow Sina's mind? Love ain't real if it ain't honest, and with the whole crew living a lie, this Valentine's Day will be so explosive that they will never forget the day it all went left... *** THIS IS A RE-RELEASE ***

Genre: Black & African American

The Time Doctor Takes a Vacation by Tarra Light (Earth Light Enterprises) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Begin your journey now to a fantastic future, free from the rules of the world we believe to be real. Invoke the Spirit of Imagination as you visit the Time Shop and meet Archibald Ben Dillon, a Master of Time. Using the powers of mind, he can create the future, heal the past, and transform the very essence and nature of time itself. When a mysterious Lady approaches the Time Master with an urgent plea to save the Earth from destruction, he takes a vacation from his own lifetime and travels to the year 2255 searching for answers to bring back to his Home Time. Along the way, he discovers mental habits he needs to break, surrenders his identity and discovers who he has always been in time and out of time. He returns to Earth a new man.

Genre: Science Fiction

Surviving Jane by Rodolfo Del Toro (51 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Speak Up Talk Radio Award Winner. Dr. David Scholz is looking for a career change. He's burnt out and is planning a year-long sabbatical to travel and reset before beginning his ophthalmology residency. Counting down the days to his much-needed break, David must contend with all the complications of working at a busy hospital: unruly patients, frustrating senior staff, and growing fatigue. During these last weeks, David is given a tough patient: young Jane Doe, a heroin addict, is brought in with severe injuries. Jane does not want to be in the hospital. Belligerent, aggressive, and demanding, Jane tests the boundaries of all the medical staff who attend her. As David grows increasingly disgruntled, a surprising source reminds him why he entered the medical field in the first place: to help people. An emotional journey featuring addiction, recovery, and hope, Surviving Jane is a richly detailed medical drama that provides an intimate look into life in a busy hospital.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Horizon: Mature love after loss in a rural setting by Barbara Angermeier Malcolm (7 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Gail Logan, a widow in her mid-fifties, has lived her life by what other people think. That has to change. Signing up for a watercolor class and thrifting a new wardrobe makes a good start. Replanting her regimented flower garden is another idea but at the garden center Abel Baker dismisses her plan and tells her what to buy. Gail is not amused. Widower Abel starts turning up in Gail's path, but she buried one bossy man and she's not interested in another. Her sons and her best friend feel threatened by all of Gail's changes. Should she give Abel a chance? Should she go back to her dull existence or keep moving forward?

Genre: Small Town & Rural

WORTHY: MY BULLY BOYFRIEND'S TRILLIONAIRE DAD (TRILLIONAIRE OLDER MAN YOUNGER WOMAN ROMANCE Book 2) by Anastasia Slash (90 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

You know who I am You know what I can do I am something Get your mind out the gutter I am a Trillionaire And I am worth it I saw an angel I want an Heir My son hurt her in San Francisco He'd pay for hurting an angel And she will see what it means To be with a Real Man

Genre: Short Stories

Ocean City HQ by Peter Glassman (2 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

"Congress approved the new mission for the SEALs. It was based on the evidence you and others have sent from Iraqi and Afghanistan interrogations that terrorists are here from overseas battlefields." Navy Captain Paul Spada and Congress thus set Islamic extremists in the US as military targets. It was the persistence of Navy SEALS like CDR Wilson Dakin that brought this about.The Navy SEALs become the combat arm of the CIA, DEA, and FBI, under the command of Captain Spada and CDR Wilson Dakin. Their mission is to eliminate all Islamic extremists who have infiltrated this country before they start killing American citizens. Dakin's Headquarters is in Ocean City, Maryland.Their actions begin in Boston's MIT, followed by a major confrontation in Las Vegas. The major US battle is yet to come and it's in Scottsdale, Arizona. A merge of al Qaeda, Taliban and ISIS assemble a pilgrimage of non-extreme Muslim worshipers to meet in Scottsdale. They are to face MECCA and show Americans they are indeed peaceable people. The jihadist plan is to kill all 100,000 thousand of them, to evoke terror, and polarize the world as pro-and-anti-Islam. It is a set up for war just like WWII with its fascists and anti-fascists-a new Axis and Ally confrontation which can result in WWIII.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Cyber Lies by Kokab Rahman (2 Reviews)    Price verified 36 minutes ago

A love story turned sour! Farzana is deeply in-love with Amir, whom she met in an online chatroom. But after a 6-month online relationship, she receives an email containing bad news from someone claiming to be Amir's cousin. What's going on? Is the news true or is someone playing a trick on Farzana?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Preserve: A Chilling & Deadly Island Novel by J. L. Williams (6 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

On a privately gated island located near the Gulf of Mexico, a luxurious palatial estate is up for sale. The posh neighborhood is comprised of the wealthy class -- the inheritors of the world, the trust fund recipients, the upper echelon of society. Cole Pearson, a writer known by his successful trilogy of horror novels about the down-to-earth mortician, Jackson Lucid, scopes out the island online and decides to pay a visit to the place familiar from his childhood -- Gulf Beach. He's also thinking about relocating from the River Roost to write a new novel. He meets Jacquelyn Summers, a young ditzy-headed realtor, by appointment a few days later at the Coastal Beach Realty office, and they're off to observe Juno Island with a short list of handwritten addresses. Soon, a mysterious story begins to unravel as it's revealed the biggest house on the island has been vacant for ten years now. The owner reputed to have disappeared at sea. After checking it out, Cole decides the 7,000 square-foot estate is like a hollow shell, empty inside, but only needs a bold dreamer to envision its future and shape it into something which to call his own. Now ask yourself: How much do you really know about your neighbors?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Onwards to the Paramecietic System: Excursion through the Absurd [212] (Campy Sci-Fi Shorts Book 3) by Arsidious The Great Writer Price verified 41 minutes ago

As we continue our journey to find the mysterious prose and save the universe, I, Reblic, turn to my comrades who are busy with various chores that have to do with ship maintenance, like sweeping, window cleaning, computer defragging, upgrading Wifi system and firewalls, replacing broken shutters, and so forth. "We never made it to the Paramecietic system where the Daphnianets and the Amebanaughts have been fighting an ancient war for trillions of microsects. Maybe we should continue our search there?" Frac put down his yellow seasonal paper clips and turns with an excited look on his face. "I think that would be a most excellent idea! I hear they have a corn dog festival there this time of year, with all kinds of corn dogs - even ones made with real corn!"

Genre: Humor & Satire

Submitting to Orcs by Carrie Hines (7 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

Reina is an Elf Rogue who works for the Adventurers Guild. Every day traders come in with different requests to be escorted from one town to another. However, there is one road to and from Crestwield that few dare to cross. What will happen when Reina accepts a job to the town of Altheon, through the forest controlled by STRONG, POWERFUL Orcs?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Jailbird by JD Horner (23 Reviews)    Price verified 47 minutes ago

The 'artist' dream remains exactly that. Spice is making HMP Broadhurst impossible to police. Greg is a loser. Kids? Yeah, right. No wonder prison officer Charlotte Croft is beginning to feel like she is the one who is incarcerated. But a close friend reminds her: Doves aren't meant to be caged. And unlike him, she's on the right side of the bars. Charlotte's barely had chance to spread her wings when the violent attack on her brother crash lands her into lawyer Vinny's life. Yet, nothing is going to stop her. Not the intense connection they share. Not when he has a wife. Not the fact her prison life and his top case are linked. Not how she's left questioning who else is corrupt. Not even a broken heart. About the only thing Charlotte Croft is now sure of is this: she only has one life... and she is going to live it. But everything has a price, even freedom. Just how much will she pay for hers? Jailbird will have you turning from the first page to the last. A heart-warming, funny thriller of a love story with more twists and turns than a helter-skelter! Contemporary, witty and sharp... you won't be able to put it down.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Cheating like Breathing: A novel by M M Ryan (12 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

A heartwarming Christian Fiction story of a couple who find each other later in life and must navigate their relationship and blended family through the rough seas of adult children and aging parents. Lawrence and Brenda, a mature African American couple have fallen in love! Having known each other through their church, they've both endured painful personal losses: Brenda from her divorce. and Lawrence, with the sudden death of his wife. Through it all, they've lived a life of faith and are blessed to find each other. As they plan their future, they face multi-generational drama in their blended family. Brenda's father is stricken with Alzheimer's, and their adult children make self-indulgent life choices that lead to unhappy consequences. Gia, Brenda's daughter, is a successful corporate executive but her personal life is a string of chaotic relationships, as she has an aversion to commitment. Stephanie, Lawrence's daughter, is a directionless college dropout whose hobby is using men to keep her afloat, while she's always one step away from ruin. Kevin, Lawrence's son, falls hard for Gia and believes they have something special, but soon discovers she has a secret life and a penchant for deception. As Brenda's father's health declines, she's forced into confrontations with her siblings regarding decisions about his care and needed financial support. It is the older couple's foundation of faith that draws the family together and steers them toward the path to a brighter future. If you love a captivating story about characters who aren't perfect, as God lovingly leads them out of every misstep and mistake. This is a life-changing tale of forgiveness and grace, reminding all of us that we need both.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Throw the Hissy: April May Snow (My psychic ghost-filled life Book 8) by M. Scott Swanson (318 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

I should have seen it coming. My psychic abilities failed me this time. Or maybe I ignored them for my shinier illusions of grandeur. What should be the most epic day of my life becomes my worst nightmare. Shane tries to console me. He's thoughtful and so hot. But seriously, with my lifelong dreams dashed on the rocks, I don't even notice his tantalizing body. Much. Shane's grandpa lends a patient ear and encourages me to have faith in my abilities. The real-world intelligence and excellent work ethic traits not my paranormal "gifts." The quaint fishing cabin they call home isn't as serene as it first appears. Something lurks in the shadows of his home. I'll have to be brave and call on my "gifts" to help my new friends. I only hope I can find my way back... Throw the Hissy completes the prequel series. April's story continues with Foolish Aspirations.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Andrea the Martian Robot: Human Safety is a Primary Concern by Anthony J. Deeney (118 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Human safety is a primary concern. No other robot can rival the new Harrowgate & Webster models, which regularly demonstrate astounding problem solving abilities and a virtually human level of awareness. It is 2068 and humans are attempting to colonise Mars. Recognising the advanced nature of these robots, Patricia Vicarro, director of a Mars colonization project, has selected HWR-001-046-QF Andrea to send to Mars in the first of a three stage project to build a colony. Everything must be perfect. Andrea spent nearly three years in isolation, preparing for Astronaut Adam Copelane's arrival. He will be the first human on Mars and will join Andrea in building the colony pods for the third phase. Now, with everything ready for Adam, she watches the Martian sky eagerly. But there are powerful people who would wish the project to fail. Adam's life will depend on the resourceful nature of Andrea, a robot that was only 'switched on' five days before being launched towards Mars. How far will Andrea have to go to ensure his survival? What can Adam expect from a robot? "Andrea the Martian Robot" is a novelette based on the robots in the author's first book, "Robots Like Blue."

Genre: Science Fiction

Southwind Loves: When Friends and Barbecue Combine by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Vera Jane Farris only wants one thing in life: to run a successful café. She thought the small-town of Southwind, Kansas would be the perfect place. The charm of the town; the lack of restaurants; the location on the post-stamp town square; all of it was too adorable to resist. But... Six months into her lease and she's yet to see a profit. If she can't find a way to bring in more customers, she'll have to close the doors on Vera's Café, and her dream, forever. Then, she meets Victor. The last thing she needs is the distracting, but irresistible, tall man with a pony-tail. Yet... She can't seem to erase him from her mind. Victor Vonn is an engineer by heart and family. At least... he was. Once he began the hobby of smoking meat, he found a new love. When long-time friend, Ashlee, gives him a call, needing him and his NorCal Sweet BBQ, in Southwind, Kansas, he packs his second-hand food truck to the gills and drives half-way across the country. Little does he know what Kansas has in store for him. Falling for the petite owner of the local café is the last thing he expects. Could it be love at first bite? Ashlee Bracken and Avery Harrison recently reconnected in Southwind. Even-though they were childhood best friends, they have a lot to learn about each other as adults. Ashlee's son, Eli, loves everything about Avery. Can the three of them become a family? Will their family and friends accept their newfound love? Find out, when friends and barbecue combine, in Southwind Loves. Southwind Loves is a delicious, contemporary romance novel continuing the story of friends and family in the Southwind Series.

Genre: Romance

Echoes of the Sunset (The thickest private detective Book 3) by Keisha Kole (Capable Books) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

"Echoes of the Sunset" is a gripping neo-noir thriller that follows the story of Janelle Archer, a resilient African American detective in her late 30s, who runs her own private investigation agency in contemporary Los Angeles. When her friend and struggling writer, Ray Marlowe, is accused of murder, Janelle takes on his case, propelling herself into a web of deceit, corruption, and personal loss. As Janelle delves deeper into the investigation, she confronts a city fraught with secrets and betrayal. Her quest for the truth leads her from the glitzy mansions of Hollywood to the gritty streets of South Central, where she encounters shady producers, ruthless gangsters, and a charismatic actor named Graham Sterling, who could hold the key to unlocking the mystery. In this modern reimagining of "The Long Goodbye," Janelle's search for answers uncovers a complex tapestry of murder, money, and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. As the body count rises and Janelle inches closer to the truth, she grapples with her own demons and past trauma. The sprawling, diverse landscape of contemporary Los Angeles becomes a character in itself, reflecting the city's stark contrasts. From the glittering lights of Hollywood to the seedy underbelly of the city's criminal underworld, Janelle navigates these disparate worlds with tenacity, empathy, and unwavering determination. Along the way, Janelle encounters a cast of characters that are as complex and multi-dimensional as the city they inhabit. Ray Marlowe, Janelle's friend accused of murder, is a talented but troubled novelist whose involvement in the case becomes increasingly murky. Amanda Shaw, a mysterious and alluring actress connected to the murder case, is a rising star in Hollywood with secrets of her own. Vincent "Vinnie" Russo, a ruthless gangster with ties to organized crime, is a powerful figure in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles. As Janelle races against time to solve the case and ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Shadows of the City (The thickest private detective Book 5) by Keisha Kole (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

In the neon-drenched streets of present-day Los Angeles, Janelle Archer, a fearless African American female detective with a sharp mind and unshakable determination, opens her private detective agency in the heart of L.A. Known for her code of honor that guides her every move, Janelle is approached by Samuel Dupree, a wealthy African American businessman, to investigate the sudden disappearance of his daughter, Vivian. As Janelle delves into the case, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets that stretches from the high-society elite to the criminal underbelly of the city. Along the way, she uses her femininity to manipulate men and get information, often dressing in a suggestive manner to get what she needs. She encounters Natalie Chase, a seductive nightclub owner who may have information crucial to the case, and Detective Victor Reynolds, a corrupt LAPD officer with a personal vendetta against Janelle. Amidst the chaos, Janelle finds herself drawn to Jackson Rivers, an enigmatic African American jazz musician with a shadowy past. As the bodies pile up, Janelle races against time to solve the case, battling corruption, betrayal, and her own inner demons. The city's neon-soaked streets, from the glitzy Hollywood Hills to the gritty back alleys, become a character in themselves, reflecting the stark contrasts of contemporary Los Angeles. Elsa Malone, a mysterious femme fatale who seems to be connected to the case, adds another layer of intrigue to the investigation. With a gripping narrative and a captivating protagonist who uses all of her assets to get what she needs, "Shadows of the City" explores themes of race, class, and identity in modern America. Janelle Archer's fearlessness and determination make her a force to be reckoned with as she navigates a world of corruption, deception, and desire in this modern reimagining of "The Big Sleep."

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Flashes of Fear Volume #2: A Collection of Flash Fiction Horror Stories by Lennie Grace (16 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

A collection of Flash Fiction Horror for the author of "Darkness and Bloodshed"! Seven super short stories and Five 3-sentence horror stories! Perfect creepy reading for anyone looking for a quick read! This volume contains: "Believe" "What Do Kids Love?" and several other stories!

Genre: Horror

The Witch Club: A Scottish Witches Mystery (Scottish Witches Mysteries Book 1) by Felicity Green (228 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

A creepy inn. Missing men. When only her new employee believes her, can she foil a pagan plot before she ends up dead? The Scottish Highlands. Dessie McKendrick is obsessed. Ten years after her husband disappeared during their honeymoon, the determined B&B owner never left the village where he was last seen. And after her decade-long detailed investigation, she finally feels vindicated when another bride wakes up with a vanished groom. With evidence piling up pointing to a local women's club, Dessie follows a suspicious person on a dark night and sees cloaked figures performing a ritual sacrifice. And when she discovers that her one ally is really a secretive witch with conflicted loyalties, the stubborn widow doubles down on her search for a murderer... Can she expose a dangerous conspiracy, or will she fall victim to a coven of crafty spellcasters? The Witch Club is the addictive first book in the Scottish Witches paranormal cozy mystery series. If you like loyal heroines, thrilling action, and Highland lore, then you'll love Felicity Green's unputdownable tale. Buy The Witch Club for some magical mayhem today!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Rewriting Christmas: A Hopeful Tale (Celebrate the Season...With a Mystery Book 1) by Ann Stang (225 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Libby is going to have the best Christmas ever. No. Matter. What. Even if she has only her dog, Ginger to help her bake, decorate, and eat every gingerbread man. What good are trees, twinkle lights, and candy canes with no family around to help her celebrate the birth of the Savior? While adding the finishing touches to her 19th-century inn for the Christmastime Grand Opening, she discovers more than cobwebs and antiques. Clues to an ancestor's past appear along with a handsome, mysterious stranger. How is he connected to her inn? And why is he really here? Find out in this enjoyable Christmasy Christian, cozy mystery.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Fine Motor Skills: A Steamy Rom-Com Novella (My Manual Worker Series) by D. C. Hope (26 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Fine Motor Skills, Definition: The physical ability to make fine movements, usually via the small muscles in the wrists and/or hands... Those wonderful, gentle, dexterous hands. Susie is a businesswoman, settled, successful, and in love - until one day, her world crashes down. She's made a fool of herself, and worse still, she's risked her career in the process. Tony is from another world. A mechanic whom she suspects doesn't have an ounce of ambition -or a gram of consideration for others. She's hired him to fix up her beloved Morris Minor, and she can't stand his arrogant, judgemental ways. At least, so she thinks on the day that she meets him. Their lives couldn't be more different. So why is it that she can't stop noticing the clothes he wears, the inflexion of his voice, and the beautiful, rippling Italian body that makes an occasional appearance from beneath his overalls? Perhaps Susie's view of men has been coloured by her recent experiences. There is a chance that Tony is not the uneducated oaf she has assumed he is. And maybe, just maybe, this is exactly what she needs to find a new direction... and have some mind-blowing fun in the process. - A strong female lead - Learning to love - Inaccurate first impressions - And a Mediterranean hero. Fine Motor Skills is a contemporary rom-com novella with steamy sex scenes and occasional very strong language (18+ readers only).

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Adventure of the Black Hand (Edward, Son of Sherlock Holmes) by Mark Bensette Aux Bois (15 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The Adventure of the Black Hand is the introductory story in a continuing and connected series involving Edward Holmes, the son of the world's greatest detective. Dr. Hamish J. Watson , just as his father was , is the man whoses diaries contain these wonderfull adventures. Taking place at the end of WW1, this story introduces and explains the existance of the characters as they endevor to thwart a plot to assassinate Winston Churchill.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Elsie by diane mitchell (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

The story opens in England, in the west country, in 1860. It follows the life of the main character, twelve years old Elsie Brown, as she struggles to support her family when tragedy strikes. Over the coming years Elsie experiences many setbacks, but never loses sight of her main purpose in life, to ensure her family survives.

Genre: Family Life

Blood οn the Cursed Railroad: A Historical Western Adventure Book by Johnnie Burns (382 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Joel Newton arrives in Auburn, California, determined to investigate the mysterious death of his brother. However, he soon realizes that his brother is not the only victim, as horrendous incidents seem to happen to anyone working on the Clipper Gap railroad. Despite the locals' belief that a demon has risen to claim anyone who ventures into the area, Joel suspects the sinister forces responsible have nothing to do with a curse... Can he remain sane amidst all the superstitions and uncover the much dirtier truth? Deeply traumatized by her husband's tragic loss, Summer Newton must figure out what it means to survive. When townspeople start whispering that her husband is responsible for Clipper Gap's plight, Summer and her son's lives hang in the balance. Desperate for help after exhausting all options, Joel may be her last glimmer of hope. Will Joel help her solve the riddle of the cursed town and clear her husband's name? When Joel suddenly faces the dark dangers at Clipper Gap, he realizes that whatever killed his brother, supernatural or not, is out to get him too. It's time to seek the help of his trusty gun, but will shooting skills alone be enough to get him out alive? Or will chaos continue to spread and ravage the town? An action-packed story, featuring complex and fascinating characters, and twists and turns that will take your breath away. A must-read for fans of Western action and romance. "Blood ?n the Cursed Railroad" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

Genre: Romance

The Revenge Project: a short story by John Michael Shanahan (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Fair Warning: Not for the Squeamish This is a dark tale of depravity and retribution that takes place 20 years after a fateful event on high school graduation night. Two players. One agenda. And a trajectory that detonates an arsenal of surprises on the path to ultimate revenge.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The House of Baric Part Three: Widows and Weddings (The House of Baric Trilogy Book 3) by Jillian Bald (50 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"Excitement is in the air, and the novel moves from its grim opening to the gaiety of high society Venice. The Baric and Carrera women take center stage in this lavish period piece composed in modern-day prose. The visit to Venice is an enjoyable, historically rich, and brightly colored narrative excursion into the beauty of the city and the extravagant lifestyles of the royal Venetians... Engaging." - Kirkus Reviews Near tragedy became triumph at the end of Part Two: A Brother's Defense, and Mauro and Resi couldn't be happier as this final book in The House of Baric trilogy begins. In the opening chapters, Jero and Ruby decide to tempt fate and leave for Thessaloniki to seal their love. The two are accompanied by the mercenaries, who have one last piece of unfinished business in Ottoman lands before they settle down to spend their hard-won gold. Life-and-death misadventures ensue for the travelers, while back at Baric Castle, Mauro Baric is unaware of his brother's dire circumstances. He, his wife Resi, and their entourage are preparing to leave Croatia for Venice, where they will meet up with the Carreras at Stephan's long-awaited wedding to Mira. The spotlight is on the women in Part Three: Widows and Weddings, and the Barics' tale comes full circle. Circles are not always smooth when their happily ever after fades like a sunset over the Adriatic.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Dixie Devil: A Civil War Novel (Civil War Series Book 2) by Doug Peterson (243 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

André and Felicie Cailloux find themselves in the center of a tempest when the Union army sweeps into the city of New Orleans in 1862. Based on real events and real people, The Dixie Devil tells the remarkable story of Captain Cailloux and his wife, Felicie, as they try to protect their family from the forces swirling all around them. Today, André and Felicie Cailloux are forgotten names, but André was the first black hero in the very first African-American regiment to see major action in the Civil War. Included in this volatile mix is a heroic white priest, Claude Paschal Maistre, who takes a stand on behalf of the city's free people of color. What's more, strange things are happening, and they involve two real-life criminals straight from the colorful history of New Orleans -- a six-foot, red-haired prostitute, who wields a double-bladed knife, and her boyfriend, a man with a chain and steel ball attached to his amputated arm. In 1862, nothing is normal in New Orleans. It's a powderkeg... about to explode.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Enforcer (Enforcer Series Book 1) by Ryleigh Rhodes (Author Ryleigh Rhodes) (49 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Small town Texan Claire enlisted in the Marine Corps, survived an IED in Iraq, went through rigorous physical therapy, and made it through med school. After she thought she had endured it all, she had to cope with the loss of her beloved husband and struggle to rebuild her life and raise their twins. Her friends rally around, but it's up to Claire to pick up the pieces and open herself up to love and to truly live once again. This Book Contains: Love after Loss A HEA Military-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Genre: Romance

Duke and Bob ... A Jack Russell Terrier Tail: Memoir of a Jack Russell terrier and his life with Bob by Robert Scott (3 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Told from a dog's point of view on his life with his partner Bob. A true story!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The GSA Club by L. Strait-Bodey (22 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Two unlikely friends join forces with their school's Gay-Straight Alliance to take on the fight of their lives. The only surprise about Amber having a transgender friend is that she'd found a friend at all. Riki didn't see Amber as an unapproachable, angry emo like everyone else did. She knew all too well how it felt to be marginalized and ridiculed. Neither realized how strong their friendship had become until Riki's world comes crashing down around her, like she'd always known it would. Amber had never backed down from a fight, but this was different. This time the stakes were so much higher and for once, she needed help. Turns out, she'd always had friends in the GSA Club, she just hadn't known it until now. Powerful story of finding friendship and the willingness to stop at nothing to protect it. "The author has a unique voice. She's able to grab the reader's attention and hold them captive." - Judge, 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards "The author has a unique voice. She's able to grab the reader's attention and hold them captive." - Judge, 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Into the land of the ice and snow (The saga of the Woden born Book 11) by Allan Spencer (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

1986 Canada. Old friends from Baluchistan were visiting the narrator and Alice at their Wyoming home when they learnt some disquieting news. A couple of followers have gone missing in Quebec. Worse the girl is being sought by a Chinese Mongolian whom she had escaped from a couple of years previously. With their Baluchi friends and Alice's best mate the Chadian linguist Beatrice they cross the border to find them. The previous year the French speaking Canadian independence party had lost power and lost heavily in the Quebec elections. A new rabid splinter group are thinking of restarting the terrorist activities of a decade or so earlier. They are now being supplied by local Vietnamese crinimal gangs. Is there a connection. ? Are the CIA and the Mounties involved and what is the involvement of Huron Indians? Their quest ranges across the Great Lakes to Montreal and Quebec up into the forests and lakes of Quebec province. An adventure full of excitement, action, history, humour and romance. Part of the Saga of the Woden born but a completely separate and independent story. Approx 504 pages

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Gender Portraits: A Book of Revelations by Steffy Sota (Numeracy Press) Price verified 2 hours ago

"All the world's a stage." Each of us presents a public self that follows social norms. Those who present a public self that does not follow social norms are subject to stigmatizing, bullying, exclusion, humiliation, labeling, discrediting, disparaging, pillorying, vilifying, shunning, defaming, imprisoning, and the rest. Thus gender is a way of presenting ourselves in normative and abnormal portraits. Gender Portraits explores both normative and abnormal gender portraits to reveal differing perspectives on gender.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Sea Grape Lane by Mauri Mozeleski (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Sea Grape Lane, a gallery in the Gulf Coast town of Cicada, is the living legacy of two women who have known each other since they were six years old. Growing up together in Louisville, Kentucky, April and Jenny's lives go separate ways in adulthood, but they hold onto their bond of friendship and sisterhood to reunite in Florida and realize their dream of owning a teaching gallery together. With the help of family and friends, April and Jenny build lives intertwined with Sea Grape Lane and the people of their community by the sea. Loves, past and present, complicate April's life as she continues to pass on her love of art through the classes at Sea Grape Lane. Jenny brings elegance and constancy to April's life and to the lives of those she touches through their gallery. April and Jenny find that the promise of a life of friendship and the joy of laughter will see them through anything.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Hacker School Trilogy (cyberhug.me Book 0) by Allan R. Wallace (Allan Wallace) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Ascent To Hacker School: After chaos; something promising. The addition of Jake and David's stories completes this Hacker School trilogy - a requested prelude to the cyberhug.me trilogy. The coming apocalypse can lead to a better future. Maybe. In a dystopian world, who will decide the future of mankind? • After the Great Chaos, Jake's tribe decides it's time to expand from their hidden valley and once more deal with other societies. • David's tribe is trying to gather technology and reconstruct some of the technical marvels that once existed. They are violently opposed by anti-scavengers that wait for promised help from now vanished bureaucracies. • Charlene is mostly healed from her many battles. She's surprised by what may be a way to survive. Does this technocrat really offer a small chance of escape? Maybe human rights hacktivism is in her future. Probably not. Is it foolish to trust someone just because he remembers how to laugh?

Genre: Children's eBooks

Jinn in the Sexosphere by Christoph Weigert (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Do you like Sex? Do you like your imagination to be stimulated in many shades? Follow along Jinn on his quest of becoming a better lover, understanding and connecting with women and discovering new layers of his erotic personality. Touring the Sexosphere, a Lucid Dream locale, Jinn meets many mysterious teachers and the boundaries between dream and his reality evaporate. If you liked (or hated) Netflix´ recent hit "Sex, Love, Goop" - you´re in for a sexological treat, as Jinn is on his quest to find the goddess Jaiya, primal teachress of the Queendom of Pleasure.

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

The Open Window by Stjepan Krešimir Kračun (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

FROM THE PREFACE This is a story about a man. He is just an ordinary man, no different from you and me. But he finds himself in a predicament. And as our story begins, he happens to find himself in a prison cell. However, due to the nature of his story, he might as well be in his living room, or somewhere out on the street. Still, he finds himself held captive but he is no less free than you and me are right now. And all that he ever wished for was to be free and happy. Isn't that what we all wish for? If freedom and happiness are what he wished for - how did this man manage to end up in a prison cell? He seems to have succeeded in doing the exact opposite of what he wanted. He can't be very clever then. But let's not be too hasty. The lofty peaks he wanted to climb were easy to see from the foot of the mountain, but the road was winding. The simplest things in life are the most important ones and they come quickly to mind, yet even when the story of our life is reaching its final chapters we can still see how far we've gone astray and how we'll never reach them in our lifetime. Yet we've professed during our entire lifetime that those were the only things we really wanted. The only things that we really needed. How is it that we've gone so far astray? Oh, we will have an abundance of excuses. But in our final moments, we will remember. We will remember our regrets. We will remember our dreams that we've forgotten to pursue, but it will be too late then. So we hope that in death - we will find them there. And maybe we will. And maybe we won't. But this man whose story we are about to tell - he did get what he wished for. Not in the way he thought he would, though - but he did get what he wished for. But that is life - it happens regardless of when and how we want it to happen. We all have our own stories and the lives we would like to live. And then we have the lives that we actually live. And these ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Last Tango in Manaus by Jill Ireland (38 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Lizzie Murphy is an Illinois farm girl experiencing a serious slump. Thirty five years old, recently divorced and caring for her parents and the family farm as well as her design business, her life is full to overflowing, but devoid of passion or excitement. She feels like a yoked oxen with the weight of responsibility anchoring her in her satisfying but dull routine. She makes the very uncharacteristic and impulsive decision to fly off to South America for a forty day cruise. Having rarely left the state, let alone the country, she lands in Manaus with mingled apprehension and excitement. She could not possibly know that her decision will impact the rest of her life in countless ways, as she stumbles into a web of terror and is forced to fight for her life. She has to reach deep into her inner strength and undiscovered talents to navigate not only the Amazon, but the challenges that fate flings at her.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Southwind Escape: When You Want To Get Away by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Greta Hastings thought she'd put her past behind her. She thought she'd moved on. She thought meeting Ryan Payne was the turning point she'd needed and wanted. Five months into their relationship and she's seeing shades of the past. Could she be doomed in love? Maybe she was never cut for the happily-ever-after. With history seemingly repeating itself, can she forget, and move on? Can she make a clean escape? Ryan loves ranching. He was born and bred for the ranch life. Literally. All he wants, is to become the successful rancher his father is. Trying to make it on his own, in Kansas, he feels confident he can achieve his goal. Meeting and falling for Greta has been an added bonus. She's the woman of his dreams, however, before he can tell her, he must master the ranching life, proving to his estranged family he can be the success he set out to be. Will a family emergency change his feelings on his life goals? Or... Will it only convince him he's on the right path to success? Ashlee Bracken has been waiting to marry Avery Harrison almost all her life. Well, give or take a decade of heartbroken separation from the man. Now, it's time. Nothing stands in their way. Definitely not her son, Eli, who loves Avery as-much-as he would a biological father. Yes, it's time. Time to seal their little family with a kiss. Time to start really living life. Life on the Bracken Ranch is never dull; Southwind Escape aims to prove just that. Follow along, as Ash and Ave's friends and family live their daily lives with horse and cattle ranching, family and friend's weekly dinners, spring calving, and the wedding of the century. More than one of Ashlee's friends is in need of her loving friendship. Is she strong enough to survive what life has thrown her way? Or will the weight on her shoulders be too much? And... Two new friends are introduced into the mix. How will they fit into the Bracken-Harrison family and friends? Find out in Southwind Escape. Southwind Escape is an ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Celebrity Dinner: A Short Story by Michael Kelly (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A macabre tale of how the celebrity lifestyle can go wrong. Under all the piercings he had a handsome face and it was evident he looked after himself. The baggy pink shirt he was wearing, failed to conceal a toned and muscled body. Even at sixty-five she still noticed these things.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Stolen Lives by Marnie Perry (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Secret Service Agent Michael Trevelyan is given two special tasks by the Governor; firstly, protect Marianne Maguire at all costs. Secondly, get her to reveal the truth about the crime she witnessed. Two seemingly easy assignments for a man of Trevelyan's abilities and experience. What the Governor, and more importantly his charge, did not know was that Trevelyan had his own reasons for taking this assignment. Still, he was confident he could succeed in both endeavours. What he did not foresee was that this particular woman was far more tormented by what had happened to her than anyone could have imagined Marianne is an important witness in a murder case and is assigned the enigmatic and forbidding Agent Trevelyan to protect her. But she senses that he is not all he seems, that he has secrets of his own and would he risk her life to keep them. A mysterious tourist, a caring psychiatrist, a cold, unapproachable agent, when danger comes to their safe house whom can Marianne trust to save her?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Unravelling (The Volunteer Duology Book 1) by Sarah Northwood (32 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked till the end. Jennifer Ranger's life is finally heading in the right direction. Her teaching job gives her the power to make a real difference in her students' lives, and her relationship with her boyfriend, Greg, is better than ever. After a long, exhausting day, Jennifer heads out to find the last thing she ever expected under the windshield wiper of her car. Life quickly starts to unravel and she's plunged into a world of paranoia and darkness. Will Jennifer ever emerge from this new life of fear, or will she lose everything? Out of the ashes, a killer rises... *UPDATED VERSION JANUARY 2018*

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Hucows to Share: A Collection of Hucow Tales by Ava Lear (42 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Every story in this erotic collection is bursting with shy, innocent coeds whose lives are about to get raunchy and taboo. Watch as they get transformed into hucows -- and then the fun begins! Hucows to Share: A Collection of Hucow Tales has all the group play and cream you can handle. Click "Look Inside" to see a full list of the stories included in this box set.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Ring And The Coin Purse by Marianne Madson (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Unbeknownst to Earth, an evil race, hungers to rule our world. The mysterious alien beings, Neynrt, own the Ring and the Power within... until Grace, their Princess is lost. To restore Grace and the Power of the Ring, The hunt is on for Aalis. The mysterious eternal being who did the impossible. She became intertwined into an earthling's soul. Finding her isn't easy amongst all the earthly souls, but Neynrt must, as she is the only one who can bring back Grace and the Power of the Ring.Escape into Part I of The Ring and The Coin Purse. A Science Fiction Fantasy Mystery with Magic and Humor and Romance. Free KDP when you buy the Book.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Cats, Ghosts and Gremlets by Tarra Light (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Tom and Kriya find themselves plunged into unforeseen circumstances, facing homelessness with their three cats. Out of desperation, not knowing which way to turn, the couple accepts a position as caretakers of an old mansion, soon to discover it is inhabited by mischievous spirits (gremlets) that taunt the cats and incite conflict between the people around them. Seeking a way out of their predicament, they engage in a series of impassioned dialogues debating the existential questions of life. Are we victims of pre-destined forces over which we have no control, or are we creators responsible for our lives? Kriya's inquisitive nature leads her to begin an investigation of what is really going on. As a psychic detective of the first degree, she meets the ghost of a whistleblower who gave his life for truth. He warns Kriya of the perilous path that lies ahead for humanity unless people use the power of choice to take a higher road. He asks her to help him get the word out and expose the secret agenda that is keeping humanity from being free. She rises to the challenge and accepts his proposal, honoring her commitment to truth and freedom. Cats, Ghosts and Gremlets opens the mind to see beyond groupthink and what we are taught to believe. A sense of intrigue will pique your curiosity to follow the adventures of Kriya as she searches for answers to the dilemmas that beset our times.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Mountain Man's Secret Baby: A mountain man secret baby romance (SUPER RICH BILLIONAIRE LOVE Book 5) by Anastasia Slash (96 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The minute I saw you, I knew you had to be mine Untouched, you looked my way, refusing to turn away. I live in the mountains, I am damaged; ruined from my previous life. I have built walls around my heart but now thanks to you, they are tumbling down You ought to be with someone else You are the only one I now desire I promised myself not to love again I did not want anyone by my side Until you moved into my cabin.

Genre: Romance

Murder at the Palace: A Chanaksha Rajpoot Mystery by Ramnik Jain (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When a famous detective is murdered while working on a case, his assistant who is troubled by his own horrifying past takes it upon himself to find his killer and carry forward his legacy. He is assigned a case by a young and a rich man to spy on his wife. Least interested in taking such a small case, little did he knew that the simple case of spying will eventually turn out to be so challenging that he has to use all his brain, learning's and focus to find out the truth behind the sudden disappearance of the young man's wife

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Demon's Crystal: A Thrilling Sci-Fi Adventure by P.J. Jay (108 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

For Eric Frost, Madagascar is a place of beauty and learning. A researcher in bio-robotics, Eric finds the sheer variety of flora and fauna fascinating - but when he finds Unseen Madagascar, an unassuming book by a missing British author named Richard Walters, Eric learns that there's more to the nation than meets the eye. The text speaks of an island off the coast of Madagascar known only as Demon Island. There, the author suggests, lives an isolated and hostile tribe of natives who seem to jealously guard something held deeper in the island's interior. Eric, along with his friends Ivy and Max, pledge to get to the bottom of the mystery. They travel to Madagascar and begin to plan a journey out to Demon Island, but instead they meet the mysterious Daniel, a self-proclaimed American explorer full of dark warnings and vague stories. He eventually agrees to help Eric and his friends get to Demon Island, but at a price... ****************************************** Dear Readers, Thank you for your interest in exploring new realms and adventures. We're excited to announce that 'The Demon's Crystal' has been creatively reimagined and is now divided into two parts for an even richer reading experience. Dive into 'The Demon Island' by P.J. Jay (by visiting this link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZJTPFFS or search by typing 'The Demon Island by P.J. Jay' on Amazon), the first instalment of this updated and enhanced saga, available on Amazon for FREE on KU (Kindle Unlimited). Discover the revised storyline that promises to captivate your imagination like never before. You can checkout this ebook for a captivating glimpse into 'The Demon Island' -- your gateway to an uncharted realm of intrigue and adventure. Regards, P.J. Jay (a.k.a. Lenard Hale)

Genre: Literary Fiction

Forest Flight by Tim Maddox (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Attacked on the road, a nobleman's daughter makes her way through the wilderness towards her father's castle. The landscape holds many obstacles and blessings that she could use, but at every step her pursuers might appear. In the end she will need to find a way to strike at her pursuers first. After her long flight, does she have the strength to make it home? "What makes a short story good? Study this book to find out! Captivating descriptives, filled with grit & merit, this book is unputdownable!" - Jennie Louwes, originally published on Reedsy Discovery

Genre: Short Stories

Extreme Haunt by Steve Warren (Poison Door) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 hell has opened. This is a Halloween no one will ever forget.

Genre: Horror

The Sands: Love-themed contemporary fairy tales, illustrated poems & prose by Dr. Aashna Singh (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 love is expertly woven into every verse. The connection to the earth element runs afire to ASHES celebrating alchemy through growth. Dive into a world where words turn into unique imagery and exquisite rhyme. This collection brilliantly melds astronomy, art, philosophy, literature and wide-ranging topics to leave you wearing rose-tinted glasses. Featured within these pages is the prize-winning poem 'The Descent into Madness'. Words and Art Unite. Each poem comes to life with a unique visual accompaniment sparking the imagination. Embark on a multilingual journey: Translations available in French, German and Spanish. This book is a perfect love gift. With each turn of the page, fall in love anew. Experience "The SANDS" now.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

HOUSE OF GRACE: A Family Saga by Patricia M Osborne (265 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 3 hours 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

Cherry Popper by Samantha Sparx (15 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Have you ever wondered what would happen if an ordinary older man thought the sassy young woman next door was actually more experienced than she was? And what if they somehow ended up in his garage when his wife was away? Haven't you wondered what would happen? Yes you have... And if you haven't, wouldn't you like to know anyway? This is an erotic short story about first time seduction and... hey, wait a minute, who's actually seducing who? If you want to find out... you're welcome to read Cherry Popper! WARNING: If you don't want to read a hot, steamy story about a younger woman getting it on for the very first time , and with an older man at that, you know the drill... don't buy it. And don't read it for free in Kindle Unlimited either. If naughty and juicy is just what you want on the other hand, then go ahead and take a sneak peek inside for a free preview to see just how HOT and TABOO it gets... This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters and events are products of the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental. All characters depicted are mature consenting adults and are 18 years old or older. This book contains explicit material and is intended for an adult audience only. ***Now also available in: Erotica: The First Time Collection (5 Book Bundle Older Man Younger Woman Forbidden Anthology)*** ***READ FOR FREE in Kindle Unlimited*** WORD COUNT: 5,500

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Masochistic Mouthwash: Poetry Noir 1998 - 2003 by Stephen Donald Huff Price verified 3 hours 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 your breath. So, crack these covers, sip, swish, and rinse. In time, your silly sense of well-being will slip away, and your brain germs will never feel the same way, again.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Madness in Tandem by Ryan J Powell (17 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 4 hours 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 remember the sixties, and abundantly entertain those who can.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Long Road Home (a Short Story) by Alex Tanner (Beat Generation Books) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

We like to believe our lives are following the path we have set for ourselves. Until that path changes, and we realise that we're on train tracks that we are destined to follow. Can our destination be changed?

Genre: Short Stories

I found God in my loneliness: She likes a quiet room Before she enters by Rae Sowards (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

I found God in my loneliness: She likes a quiet room Before she enters takes the reader on a poetic pilgrimage of divine truth. Through vivid earthly metaphors, Rae Sowards reminds us that our multifaceted human experience serves as the core catalyst of both self-discovery and cosmic union. When one chooses to love and empathize, one becomes inseparable from Source. When one chooses fear, the more the ego clings to illusory mundane life, convincing itself that's all there is. Ultimately, this poetry collection reminds us that we are souls having a human experience -- one that is brimming magic.

Genre: Poetry

Island Boys Can't Swim by Patricia Grant Price verified 4 hours 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

Some Kind of Wonderful (We've Only Just Begun Book 3) by Bree Weeks (12 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

I was hired to find a woman. Well, I found one. She isn't the one I was looking for, but she turns out to be just the one I need. Somehow I need to convince her of that. Braxton: When I got to this small town in the middle of nowhere, I had only one thing on my mind. Do. My. Job. But then I find the sexiest woman alive. An accident led me to her, and I think she may be the key to solving the mystery that sent me here. Now she's lap dancing through my dreams and I'm finding that I must have her. Presley: It was a normal day at work until he showed up with an injured dog and a sketchy story. He's sexy as hell and has me all hot under my lab coat and I wonder if I can resist falling under his spell, but he's keeping secrets. I can tell. Some Kind of Wonderful is a steamy instalove small town contemporary romance short story with a touch of mystery and humor thrown into the mix. It's Book Three of We've Only Just Begun. BINGE THE WHOLE SERIES: • Feels Like the First Time: Book One - Bettina and Gabe's story • I Want You to Want Me: Book Two - Delaney and Bryce's story • Some Kind of Wonderful: Book Three - Presley ad Braxton's story BOOK FOUR Coming Soon

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Fallen and The Elect: Book III - Aurora's Child (The Fallen and the Elect Series 3) by Jerry Rogers (53 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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 involvement of angels intensified, a showdown is inevitable.

Genre: Fantasy

The Rise of Atlantis by Katrina Ryan (18 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The gods have left Atlantis, entrusting a mortal man, King Atlas, to rule the empire. Can Atlas lead Atlantis to prosperity without the gods, or will his newfound power - including magical Dexterity from the gods- destroy everything?

Genre: Children's eBooks

Devil Blood: a satanic novel by Trevor R. Fairbanks (Raw Youth Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 4 hours 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 team. The trouble is, there's more in the tomb than they expected, and soon the hunters become the hunted. If you love action-packed urban fantasy, plenty of magic and mystery, great characters, lots of humour, and a slow-burn romance, you'll love Spirit of the Fallen. Grab the first book in the White Haven Hunters series now. It's the start of a wild ride! "Magic, legends, a bit of crime and sprinkle of love = great book." "A fantastic spinoff from Whitehaven witch series." "An absolute page turner from start to finish."

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Wizard Did Me With His Magic Wand And I Liked It (I Banged Book 10) by Raven Blackbird (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

When world-famous reporter-turned-sex-addict Jessica Fox gets the chance to interview legendary wizards Dumbledork and Hairy Potters (who just turned 24) at the Wart-Hogs School of Witchcraft, Black Magic, and Wizardry, she ascends to Cloud 9. Jessica has always dreamed of fucking a wizard, especially ones as sexy and famous as Hairy Potters and his headmaster, Dumbledork. But as soon as she arrives, Wart-Hogs comes under attack by the evil wizard Dark-a-mort. Dark-a-mort slaughters Dumbledork and kidnaps Jessica in an attempt to lure Hairy Potters into a trap. Will Hairy finally be able to vanquish his longtime foe? More importantly, will Jessica finally get a chance to straddle the 'magic wand' of the 'Boy Who Didn't Die'? Find out in this enthralling tale of dark magic and hot wizard sex! This is the tenth erotica short story in the "I Banged" series, featuring sultry and fiery journalist-turned-sexual-deviant Jessica Fox. One day she's banging the president, the next day she's riding Santa Claus, the day after that she's getting eaten out by Big Foot. Admit it, you're mighty jealous of all the banging Jessica does. (Except, of course, when Jessica has sex with an interdimensional demon from Hell. Even she has to admit that's a bit weird.)

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Early Life and Loves of Lady Margaret (Cuckoo in the Nest Book 1) by Diane Mitchell (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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 4 hours 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. Now he's back in Bentwood and determined to make her hear the truth and rebuild the trust he shattered. But April has become a mere shell of the woman who claimed his heart long ago. Winning her back is more than just seizing a victory, because if he fails... the girl he's loved for a lifetime will disappear forever. The Truth Between Us is the second book in the Bentwood series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but it is recommended that you begin with book one to get the full experience among this tight group of family and friends.

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Blueberry (Vol 2 Honey's Stories for Kids and People Book 14) by Honey Beez (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The Blueberry by Honey Beez is a short story about the blueberry that always seems to get away at breakfast and also missing socks! The Thompson family explores the mystery!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Scars of Smiling Braille by Brandon S. Hennessee (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

This is my second collection of poetry. These poems continue where the first collection left off. I hope the words contained here reach you on your brightest and darkest days. We are human; we struggle, and if you are reading this, you're doing a great job. "May our scars turn sideways and reach for the sun."

Genre: Poetry

Sometimes It Rhymes Volume Two: A Collection of Poetry: Volume Two by E.C. Elflock (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

A collection of original poetry written by an aching mind.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

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 you love: ? mysteries set in small towns ? a ghost in the house ? a whimsical papillon dog ? paranormal women's fiction ? a dose of romance and humor along the way

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

From Love to War: A Short Story Collection by George S. Midla (5 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes 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 4 hours 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, caught in an ill-timed visit to Neisse, is swept into the ranks of the Wehrmacht, partaking in the invasions of France and Russia, and eventually coming face-to-face with Americans in the Battle of the Bulge. Meanwhile, Edo steps into the hallowed halls of the Nuremberg trials, contributing to the monumental task of bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Their story is a tapestry of loyalty, betrayal, and the relentless grip of fate, weaving a compelling saga of friendship tested by war, ideology, and the quest for identity in a world coming undone. This is more than a tale of four immigrants; it is a poignant exploration of the human spirit caught in the tumult of history.

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 34 minutes 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

One With The Haunted by Brandon S. Hennessee (7 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Surreal poetry that reads like a diary from a neurodivergent mind... and I knew you were coming.

Genre: Literature & Fiction