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 one minute 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: Contemporary Fiction

Jacob and Esau: Episode One by Jean Evergreen (27 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

A love lost. A time forgot. A child yet unknown. He made a deal with the devil, and now the devil wants his fee. Step into the lavish world of the Chastains, where billionaires are a dime a dozen, and everything that glitters is not gold. As the CEO of Roch and Corr, the leading AI tech company on the planet, Jason Chastain is among the wealthiest men in the world, and the most powerful in New York. On the surface, he appears to have a picture perfect life: with children who adore him, and a wife who he loves more dearly with every passing day. But time has a way of playing tricks on the mind, and through the years much was forgotten. As lies unravel, and secrets are revealed, the past that he thought was safely locked away is suddenly at his doorstep, threatening to take away everything that he has -- including the most prized possession, his family. In episode one, Bridget hosts a dinner party for Roch and Corr at the palatial Chastain residence. Meanwhile, more than one unexpected guest is made known, and a highly anticipated announcement is imminent. Jacob and Esau is a dark, futuristic, drama inspired by the story of Jacob and Esau, in Genesis. The series draws heavily on themes from the Bible, and is styled in a soap opera format. If you enjoy dramas, mystery, suspense, and a bit of teen angst, you'll love this story. Please be advised that each episode contains adult content that focuses heavily on sexual sin. Books in the series contain violence, graphic scenes and explicit language.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Deceptive Shadows by Eboné Brown (1 Review)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

In "Deceptive Shadows," Natalie's life takes an unexpected and chilling turn. A gripping short story that delves deep into the world of psychological suspense, it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Natalie wakes up in an unfamiliar place with only vague memories of her past. Her husband, Andrew, appears to be the perfect partner, but secrets lurk beneath the surface. When new friends offer solace and support, Natalie must navigate a treacherous path of trust, deceit, and a dangerous game with no clear rules. As the shadows of her past close in, Natalie's life unravels in a web of deception. With her health and sanity hanging in the balance, she discovers an unexpected ally, the power of resilience, and a determination to find the truth. "Deceptive Shadows" is a story of survival, friendship, and resilience, with themes of trust and the transformative nature of adversity. Readers who enjoy suspenseful tales of psychological intrigue will find themselves immersed in Natalie's world, questioning the line between reality and illusion. Intriguing and thought-provoking, "Deceptive Shadows" is a short story that will leave you questioning who can be trusted and where the boundaries of deception truly lie. Experience the suspense today.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

No Way Back by Elle Chandler (153 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

CAROL lives with her handsome husband CHRIS, and their four children in a beautiful house in a picturesque village, on the outskirts of London. She constantly reflects on how fortunate she is, with all the comfort and prosperity she enjoys. Her life at that time significantly exceeds anything she could have imagined for herself, and is convinced she is living her dream. A chance meeting with an eminent surgeon completely shatters Carol's way of thinking, making her realise that her life is not the dream she believed it to be. This is the story of a woman's agonising journey, from the depths of despair, with everything she believed in destroyed, and the road she travels through deception, and disappointments. Eventually, experiencing a depth of love and emotions she had never known existed. This leads to a new way of thinking, and a new way of living, as she slowly reaches her potential, in a way she could never have imagined. If you enjoy a good romance, with an unpredictable story, that will keep you gripped from the beginning, to the last page, you will be hooked by No Way Back.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Southwind Second Chance: When Love Finds You Once More by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Chloe Davis had it all. She married the man she fell in love with at sixteen. They bought a house. She gave birth to his children. Life was good. Until, it wasn't. When David unexpectedly died, she was dealt a blow she didn't believe she could overcome. With the help of her friends in Southwind, she was healing. Life was becoming livable once more. Any distraction could change everything. Sailor Crawford was a definite distraction. The tall, handsome owner of the Southwind Hardware Store makes it known he's interested in Chloe. Not only is she adorable, but also a good mother to her three fatherless children. Sailor has a plan. He not only wants Chloe in his life romantically, he wants her children too. Hook, line, and sinker, he'll have them eventually. He's a patient man. America is having a birthday and the Bracken Ranch is hosting their second annual Independence Day party. Everyone in Southwind is invited. New love, old love, young love, it doesn't matter which kind, love blossoms in the heat of a Kansas summer. And... Second chance love is the best kind. Southwind Second Chance is an endearing, contemporary romance novel within the continuation of the Southwind Series.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Little Cafe in Wonderland by Lotta Smith (89 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

All the magick in the realm can't make the food in Wonderland palatable, but maybe a little bit of Honey can! FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Princess Hanako, Honey to her friends, is moments away from launching a career as a reality TV star when a mysterious portal whisks her away to another world. Magick may rule in Wonderland, but no amount of hocus pocus can fix the terrible food. Cooking for her new family gives Honey a purpose, and hunky Alex from the Order of Falcon is nothing short of delicious, but when her popular café is burgled Honey begins to wonder what the powers that be really have in store for her. Whipping up a fix for a ho-hum menu is a piece of cake, but can she keep Wonderland eating out of her hand forever?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Surviving Jane by Rodolfo Del Toro (51 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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

Jailbird by JD Horner (23 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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: Contemporary Fiction

Southwind Loves: When Friends and Barbecue Combine by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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: Contemporary Fiction

Enforcer (Enforcer Series Book 1) by Ryleigh Rhodes (Author Ryleigh Rhodes) (49 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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: Contemporary Fiction

Spirit of the Fallen: Paranormal Mystery (White Haven Hunters Book 1) by TJ Green (Mountolive Publishing) (1,243 Review)    Price verified 5 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

Southwind Vacation: When It's Time to Unwind by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 feelings for one-another. Will this trip between strangers end in disaster? Or... Will they find the one thing they've both been missing? Ashlee and Avery, along with the rest of the Bracken Ranch clan, are busy as ever with life in Kansas. It's summer. The perfect time to fall in love. Ashlee watches as her niece, Sarah, falls for the resident cowboy, Dusty. Ah... young love. Only... Her brother, Toby, will kill her when he finds out she let it happen. But who is she to stop love? Southwind, Kansas is the perfect place to call home, fall in love, or take a vacation. Southwind Vacation is a delectable, contemporary romance novel full of love, laughter, and friends in continuation of the Southwind Series.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction