A Shower of Roses by Tom Milton (4 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Eva, a pediatric nurse, was happily working in a New York hospital when she fell in love with Marek, a Polish exile. They are married and living in London in the spring of 1981, and as Marek tries to liberate his homeland from Russia he draws Eva into a world of political intrigue where her love for him is severely tested.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Deluded by Rainbows: the misadventures of a mother's daughter (The Misadventure Trilogy Book 3) by Stella King Price verified 12 hours ago

Deluded by Rainbows is the story of a 'wronged' mother and her daughter's reckless ambition to live a 'better' life, regardless of consequences, both moral and criminal. Above EVERYTHING else, Bree was determined -- with an ill-fated and diabolically unrestrained ruthlessness... NOT to be her mother! A tangled web of blind aspiration, deceit, love, lust, betrayal, hate, horror, depravity and death... all mixed up in the paradoxical facets of human nature and basic instinct... AND what happens beyond death. The Misadventure Trilogy by Stella King, comprises: Book 1: Don't Cry Sunday Girl: the misadventure of a vicar's daughter. Book 2: A Descent from Virtue: the misadventure of a goody two shoes. Book 3: Deluded by Rainbows: the misadventures of a mother's daughter. Deluded by Rainbows was originally published in an abridged version, titled 'Mother's Daughter: the bitterest pills' and then as 'The Pursuit of Happiness: the misadventures of a mother's daughter'.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Bauhinia Star by Robert Blain (57 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

What do you do when your wife kicks you out of your home and you've got nowhere to live? Well, if your name's Matthew Swain, you live on a boat. It doesn't matter that you don't know anything about the sea or that the person who sold you the craft is dodgy boat dealer Garry Jones. What could possibly go wrong? Matthew Swain is a devoted father of three, deeply in love with his wife and owner of a struggling English tuition centre in Hong Kong. His world is shattered when he tragically loses his eldest daughter. His life becomes further unhinged when he discovers his wife is having an affair with an ophthalmologist. Swain is forced to find somewhere new to live and out of sheer desperation comes up with the idea of living on a boat in the local marina. While fighting his inner demons, Swain is also confronts external challenges as the boat almost sinks (twice) and almost blows up (once). Despite the urging of his companions, an immoral boat dealer and a Filipina domestic helper, to loosen up and make a fresh start he unswervingly tries to piece his damaged family back to together. But unable to consummate his grief for his lost daughter and at the mercy of his capricious wife, Swain is pushed to breaking point until - at the brink of insanity - something has to give.

Genre: Literary Fiction

The Annals of Petronius Jablonski: An Odyssey of Historic Proportions and Priceless Treasure of Philosophy by Petronius Jablonski (Chandelier Press) (16 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

When his classic Pontiac is abducted by a deity who lives in the depths of Lake Michigan, Petronius Jablonski is offered Enlightenment in compensation. To obtain it he must decipher the coded features of an odyssey. He neglects to share these minor details with his longsuffering girlfriend, Sandy, who accompanies him. Home-schooled by an eccentric father, Petronius holds the modern world in contempt, the demise of polytheism and eighteenth century English in general, the plague of democracy and "internets" in particular. Despairing of his ability to understand the journey and rarely paying attention, he engages the Reader's assistance. His propensity for digressions complicates the search for a solution while making a mockery of first person narration. He anticipates absurd questions and adds chapters in response, he accuses the Reader of being smitten with Sandy and makes her less attractive, and he revolutionizes Philosophy by superseding Occam's overrated Razor and Plato's much-ballyhooed Cave with the paradigm-shattering contributions of Petronius' Shovel, Petronius' Blender, Schadenfreude Before-the-Fact, Petronius' Garage, and Petronius' Wheelbarrow. As he subjects the Reader to increasingly demanding prerequisites it becomes clear he is wandering the remorseless hinterland between genius and madness, which raises questions about the accuracy of his chronicle. Sandy's terrified warning that he's behaving like his tragic father elicits rage: "What Cato did, and Addison approved, cannot be wrong." But is Petronius a victim of ancestral fate or wisdom? What if Truth is poison? Perhaps a 1969 Bonneville is more precious than "enlightenment."

Genre: Literary Fiction

NOT BY BREAD ALONE: A Short Story of the French Revolution by Debra Borchert (Caniche Publishing) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Many causes contributed to the French Revolution, one of which was the unfairly levied salt tax: La Gabelle. Peasants resorted to smuggling salt to feed their starving families. Many women and children were arrested and imprisoned. Not by Bread Alone is one family's tale of survival.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Artists and Spies: A NOVEL (Georgian Tales) by Pamela Stephen (3 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

In 18th century France, artist and nun Charlotte Le Juge needs to change her life in a radical way. Her pioneering decision takes her on a journey which will bring danger and romance in equal parts. If you enjoy historical fiction and have an interest in the Georgian period, then this is for you.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Truths - The Andersen Saga: A Novella about Family, the Challenges of Single Fatherhood, and the Hope of Second Chances (The Andersens Book 9) by Jacie Middlemann (54 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Truths is the ninth novella in the ongoing Andersen Family Saga. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It's only been months since her death and the four children she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she's gone. But they are not alone in their grief. And secrets she kept carefully guarded for years have been revealed. Now it is not just her children who must come to accept that not everything in life will remain as it once was. Noah Andersen is still trying to come to terms with the recent revelations of all that had taken place twenty years ago and kept from him for all those years by his mother. Now he needs to share that information with his four children. While he might have some concerns about how they'll take the news he's even more concerned when he learns that their mother has suddenly taken an uncharacteristic interest in them. Since Marjorie rarely did anything without an agenda he meant to find out what that was and which of the kids she was targeting. Noah also knows that he needs help. He's already enlisted his brother to keep an eye on how the kids react to what's about to be shared with them. He also turns to a couple of the younger generation of the Andersen family for their insight and to help with his kids as their lives once again are forever changed. The Andersen Saga is a story of family. It is a story about joy and loss, hope and sorrow, betrayal and regrets, unconditional forgiveness, high expectations, and unwavering loyalty. It reminds that at the heart of who we are is the family we come from, the family who stands behind and beside us and at times against us. And who we become isn't just a result of those still with us but those too that we've lost along the way. It is about the twist and turns every family deals with, the conflicts from within, and the never ending desire for acceptance and respect. Truths is the ninth book in ...

Genre: Literary Fiction

Taking Flight by Adrian Magnuson (4,354 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Jeremy Walsh's parents assume he's been abducted by the elderly man he met on a cross-country flight, but it's the other way around. Two unlikely companions meet in midair: 13-year-old Jeremy, sent against his will by his career-absorbed father to spend the summer with his bipolar mother, and Harry, one-legged and afflicted with mid-stage Alzheimer's, who escapes the confinement of home for what may be his last adventure. Their journey begins, trailed by Harry's wife and Jeremy's parents, who threaten to cut it short. It's a race against time and circumstance. "In Adrian Magnuson's Taking Flight a curmudgeon losing his memory and a snarky teen fleeing his parents find a common passion in bird watching. Endearing characters, delightful story and a poignant final scene give this book wings along with the beautifully depicted birds." -- Frances Wood, author of Brushed by Feathers: A Year of Birdwatching in the West "Taking Flight is an evocative and moving contemporary novel. It is, at every level, a story about love. For one character it is a coming of age tale, for the other the end of an age. Both are runaways, yet each ultimately is searching for home. I highly recommend this heart-touching, beautifully written book." -- Andrea Hurst, president of Andrea Hurst Literary Management "Filled with well-developed, real-life characters, Taking Flight's heart-breaking but satisfying story hits on all cylinders: action, comedy, and emotion." -- Terry Persun, award winning author of Sweet Song

Genre: Literary Fiction

Psi no more… (Emmie Reese Mysteries, Story #3) by Robert Bruce Stewart (Street Car Mysteries) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

In the Spring of 1902, our heroine finds herself confronted by four separate mysteries, the final one involving a murder in her own home. Emmie is an ambitious young writer who attempts to resurrect a literary magazine in an effort to promote her work. And though the story takes place in 1902, she faces many of the same obstacles young writers of today face -- though few of her modern counterparts need worry about vengeful countesses. For more information on the series, please visit: HarryReeseMysteries.com

Genre: Literary Fiction

Minding My Own Me by Nik O.K. (20 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

At the end of the day, a small-time thief might not seem so odd. Some people stack boxes on a truck, and some people take them off. Some people are good at selling things, and some people are good at stealing things. What matters is how you feel about what you do. So, with good friends, and when you find the right girl, it's almost hard to remember that you might be a criminal. The whole world could see it different though, and if anything, that's the real problem. Ups go up and downs come down, but there's one thing to always remember about being a thief in this city: some problems can only be solved by putting them in your pockets. And, if you get good, you just might be able to do right by people, maybe even while you rob the place. Cover image by Juliautumn at Shutterstock

Genre: Literary Fiction

Stroking the Boss's ... Ego (Dirty South Book 3) by Kat Addams (Amazon Digital Services) (222 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Finding love in The Big Easy is a gamble... especially when he's your new boss. Event planner Samantha Masson had sworn off alpha men after a nasty divorce. The last thing she was looking for was a man with an ego bigger than his bank account. Too bad that was exactly what she found when she spent a wild night in the arms of a masked stranger. Planning a Halloween masquerade gala for the infamous Victor Beaumont made a nice addition to her reputable portfolio. She just hadn't planned on becoming a notch on his bedpost... or falling for him in the process. But there was more to the man behind the mask... Millionaire Victor Beaumont owned the largest rum distillery in New Orleans. He had power, wealth, and all that came with it, including the crushing weight of responsibility. He would gladly walk away from everything for a chance to be his own man, but tradition wouldn't allow it... and neither would his pride. As a skilled actor, he had everyone fooled with his arrogance and charming wit. Until he met the infuriatingly talented and beautiful Samantha, who saw right through him. From rendezvous to romance, he couldn't keep his hands off of her. To keep her, he would have to take his mask off once and for all... Stroking the Boss's... Ego is a stand-alone novel. Previously published under the title Mr. Big Ego.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Welcome Home Billionaire: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Bertie Stein (18 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

He's a NYC Billionaire. My best friend's brother. And the father of my daughter. Nick Pope, Sienna's older blue eyed, totally ripped, completely off limits brother. It's been years since he left town. I thought I'd never see him again. Losing Sienna drew us together for just one night. And then he was gone, for what I thought would be forever. But now he's back... more handsome and sexier than I remember. And he has a proposition... for me. There is definitely still an attraction between us, but telling him about his daughter now could ruin everything. Ava is my whole world and I don't want to risk losing her, or my second chance with Nick.

Genre: Literary Fiction

The Last Letter (The Letter Series Book 1) by Kathleen Shoop (2,658 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"Gripping historical fiction -- A tale of two women finding meaning behind all that went wrong in their lives. A timeless tale of redemption with the best plot-twist at the end I've seen in a long, long time. Can't wait for book two!" New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Melissa Foster Katherine wouldn't have believed it if she hadn't found the letter... In the summer of 1905 Katherine Arthur's mother arrives on her doorstep, dying, forcing her to relive a past she wanted to forget. When Katherine was young, the Arthur family had been affluent city dwellers until shame sent them running for the prairie, into the unknown. Taking her family, including young Katherine, to live off the land was the last thing Jeanie Arthur had wanted, but she would do her best to make a go of it. For Jeanie's husband Frank it had been a world of opportunity. Dreaming, lazy Frank. But, it was a society of uncertainty--a domain of natural disasters, temptation, hatred, even death. ?? Ten-year-old Katherine had loved her mother fiercely, put her trust in her completely, but when there was no other choice, and Jeanie resorted to extreme measures on the prairie to save her family, she tore Katherine's world apart. Now, seventeen years later, and far from the homestead, Katherine has found the truth - she has discovered the last letter. After years of anger, can Katherine find it in her heart to understand why her mother made the decisions that changed them all? Can she forgive and finally begin to heal before it's too late? **Independent Publisher Awards** 2011 Gold Medal, Best Regional Fiction-Midwest **National Indie Excellence Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Regional Fiction **USA Best Books 2011 Awards** Winner, Fiction--Western Finalist, Fiction--Historical Finalist, Best New Fiction **International Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Best New Fiction

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Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

What I wouldn't give for you. I would sacrifice everything. I would give my life. All you have to do is ask and I would stand upon the peak of a great mountain and fall to my certain death. In Victorian England, everything is done according to the rules of society, but when the Duke of Fetterfield dies, his daughter discovers a freedom that had been denied to her; the freedom to marry for love. And when Mr York comes back into her life, she believes her prayers have finally been answered. But her father's death also uncovers a shocking secret that could destroy them all. Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay is about the choices we make, and how those choices force us to confront the truth of who we are.

Genre: Literary Fiction