Lost in Lombardy: Inspired by a True Story by Lorna Neligan (18 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

He shattered her dreams. But not her spirit. It's 1990. With a leap of faith and three bulging suitcases, New Yorker Jayne Boland joins her almost-fiancé-boyfriend in Como, Italy, to start la dolce vita. That is until her stilettos step off the plane and lover boy's ti amo - I love you - chills into a frosty finito - I'm finished. Devastated by his betrayal, the gutsy twenty-four-year-old flees to the glittering fashion capital, Milan. But the killer city of trendsetters and luxury boutiques is unforgiving to a foreigner with more ambition than Italian fluency. Luckily, a chic acquaintance steers her to unfamiliar territory - and an opportunity to land her ultimate dream job. Guided by fate, humor, and an unlikely mentor, Jayne tailors her own career path on a quirky road trip through gorgeous Lombardy, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Venice and Croatia. Delve into her transformative journey where imagination, family sagas, and self-discovery are sewn together in an inspirational and entertaining quest for a second chance.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Broken Refliction: Friendship, Secrets, and Redemption: A Heartwarming and Emotional Journey Between Two Women by Liorah Nir (12 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

In the heart of Israel, where the power of survival rules: alcohol for breakfast, rape at noon, drugs for dinner and brutal murder by moonlight. two women find themselves reunited after years of separation. One has risen from the shadows, successful and affluent, while the other is caught in the relentless grip of addiction, prostitution and homelessness. Both bear the scars of a traumatic night, as escort girls that has shaped their destinies. As the contrasting lives of these women collide, the dormant trauma resurfaces, impossible to ignore. A tale of true friendship unfolds, weaving through the streets of Tel Aviv. United by a common wound, the two women embark on a journey of healing, redemption, and profound transformation. Against the backdrop of the city's vibrant energy and the haunting shadows of their shared past, they discover the strength of their bond and the resilience within themselves. Together, they confront the demons that once threatened to consume them, rewriting the narrative of their lives in the process. This compelling tale exposes the harsh realities of women in the escort profession, who are made invisible by society, and celebrates the unconquerable spirit of female friendship. Broken Reflection invites you on a healing journey, showcasing the power of connection in overcoming difficulties -- a redemption story that will resonate with you long after the last page. A gripping, redemptive tale that will linger in your heart.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Honey and Pepper (When in Pheme Book 1) by A.J. Demas (Sexton's Cottage) (197 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Newly freed from enslavement, Nikias is making a life for himself in the bustling city of Pheme, working at a snack stand, drinking with a group of anti-slavery radicals, and pining for the beautiful law clerk next door. When he sees his crush attacked in the street by an outraged ex-client, it seems it's finally Nikias's chance to be the hero. Kallion doesn't need a rescue. What he really needs is a skewer of octopus fritters (with extra sauce) and a friend. Nikias can supply both, and maybe, with the help of Nikias's skill in the kitchen and Kallion's excellent collection of wine, they can fight past their misunderstandings and the disasters of their pasts to something deeper. But when civil unrest roils the city and old threats resurface, the trust these two have built will be tested. And they'd both better hope that Kallion's vicious former master will just stay dead. Honey & Pepper is a standalone m/m romance and also the first book in the When in Pheme series set in an imaginary ancient world.

Genre: Fantasy

Sinful Saint: A Dark MC Romance (Sinners & Saints Book 1) by Lana Sky Price verified 4 hours ago

Traumatized by a family tragedy, Frances "Frey" Heywood resorts to committing the unthinkable -- only to be saved at the eleventh hour by a man more troubled than even she can comprehend. Daze Keaton is bad news. A criminal and a drug dealer, he's a far cry from the safe harbor Frey craves, but all her doubts pale in the face of the way he numbs that cold, broken place inside her. If only for a little while. Though Daze's comfort is a welcome gift, his true motives are far darker than she can ever fathom. While he might have saved her life, her future is in far more danger with him in it. Not that her head will listen. Or her heart... A brand-new dark romance trilogy full of mystery, suspense, angst, and spice. Sinners & Saints is a trilogy with books one and two ending in cliffhangers.

Genre: Romance

Goodnight: An M/M Bisexual Awakening Romance (Rebel Sky Ranch Book 1) by Kelly Fox (2,010 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Sam reminds me of the horses we rescue. Scarred, skittish, and... strong. Beautiful. He's a bit of a hat-stealer, and, truth be told, I'm a little leery of his chosen profession. The things he does in front of a camera... Well, it makes me blush just thinkin' about it. But if that scar on his face is any indication, he could use somebody at his back. I aim to be that person. And yeah, some of my parts get confused by the fact that he's all delicate and sparkly, but that's not important. Even if the good hand lotion has somehow made it into the tack room. I just hope he knows that he'll always be safe with me. It's official. I now identify as Wrangler-sexual, and it's entirely the fault of Trip Goodnight. He's the strapping cowboy next door and will someday be the father of my two-point-five children. He just doesn't know it yet. We're an unlikely pairing, what with him being a straight cowboy and me being a gay sex worker, but those, darling, are mere details. When he saves me from a literal nest of rattlesnakes, it's nothing if not true love. I'm aiming for a spring wedding. In fact, I've stolen Trip's cowboy hat and used it in one of my videos, so I'm already well on my way to making him mine. Besides, he's the first man outside of my found family who's made me feel safe. Protected. That's gotta count for something... right? Bisexual awakening, hurt-comfort, size difference, friends to lovers

Genre: Romance

Plain Jane and the Billionaire (Plain Jane Series Book 2) by Tmonique Stephens (59 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

What do you give a man who has everything?... A woman he can't have. Calista Coleman has a problem named Julius Morgan, the newest billionaire and most eligible bachelor in New York City. He's condescending, egotistical, ridiculously handsome, and he needs her. Vulnerable and in danger are two things she can't walk away from, neither is the paycheck he offers her to protect him. Yeah, he's gorgeous, but it shouldn't be an issue as long as she sticks to her one rule -- no screwing the client. She'll do whatever it takes to keep him safe, even if it costs her everything, including her heart. Julius Morgan took two bullets meant for his best friend. Wrong place, right time because he met Calista Coleman. She changed his life the night she saved him and became his bodyguard. Her beauty and mouth make him want to throw out the rules. Just one problem -- he doesn't screw his employees. But what Julius Morgan wants, Julius gets... regardless of the consequences. And he wants her. With danger looming closer, the lines between employer and employee blur. Friend becomes foe, and life and death balance on razor's edge, leaving Julius and Calista to risk it all. BILLIONAIRE BAD BOY ROMANCE Plain Jane Series Plain Jane and the Hitman Plain Jane and the Billionaire Plain Jane and the Billionaire's Seduction Plain Jane and Mr. Wrong Plain Jane and the Hitman's Wedding Plain Jane and Mr. Wright Plain Jane and Mr. Maybe Plain Jan and the Bad Boy (Standalone Novel)

Genre: Romance

Prompted, Issue 03: Reedsy's short story review (Prompted Magazine Book 3) by Reedsy Ltd Price verified 56 minutes ago

Could you write, edit, and submit a prize-winning short story in 168 hours? Pick up this issue of PROMPTED and discover what's possible when writers face a deadline armed only with their talent, craft... and a writing prompt. Write a story about two characters who like each other but don't get a happily-ever-after. Write about a character who breaks free from a tradition to create a new one. Write a story about someone trying to raise the dead. Each story is inspired by a one-sentence prompt and written in a single week -- demonstrating the power of inspiration and the places our imagination can take us with the slightest nudge. Featuring winning works from the world's most popular weekly short story contest and guest edited by Martha Sprackland (founding editor of independent publishing house Offord Road Books and of the multilingual arts zine La Errante), PROMPTED is a new literary magazine from Reedsy. In this issue: Pari Ghodsi's LILIES ? Paul Crehan's WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE THE MUSIC OF AN OCTOPUS? ? Wendy Markel's LAST OF THE BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS ? Old Adder's DO FLAMETHROWERS BELONG IN THE LIBRARY? ? Ian E. Gonzales' THAT ALL-IMPORTANT FIRST SCENE ? Parul Desai Shah's SHAMELESS ? Lindsay Flock's THE WALK ? Victoria Macleod's EMMA ? Danny M. Grimes' FAE-TOUCHED ? Bay Colt's CLEARANCE AISLE LIBATIONS ? AnneMarie Miles' CERULEAN ? Olivier Breuleux's THE DAY ALFRED GOOGLED HIMSELF ? Peter Elliott's THE WINTERS OF MY DISCONTENT

Genre: Short Stories

Hits to the Dome: The Chronicles of a Small Town Volume 1: Parts 1-6 by Selby Wost (4 Reviews)    Price verified 56 minutes ago

Worcester, New Hampshire, is a cesspool. It used to be a nice town until a wave of wealthy and clueless liberals took charge. Rome, Dakota, Richie, and Donny are four 14-year-old-boys who have to live in this collapsing hellscape, and they hate it. Everywhere they turn, there's a bum shooting up or taking a dump. Stoned hippies walk down the street with an aura of arrogance and self-satisfaction. At school, their commie teachers no longer bother with teaching actual subjects. Instead, all they do is praise themselves for their activism and force their viewpoints on their students. It seems like the four friends can't even walk home without some random demonstration blocking their way. They devise various plots to act out against the lunacy, setting them at odds with both the cops and the new-age Marxist regime. In a world full of parents, police, protesters, and pedophiles, the four friends are desperately trying to get by. The perils are numerous -- diversity festivals, molestation shacks, stoned elderly drivers listening to NPR, bum fights, shanty towns, and drug-addicted vagrants are all commonplace -- but our valiant heroes will fight to the last man.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Lifting the Curse, Volume I: Guardian of the Magick by Konstantine Price verified 56 minutes ago

December 2023, the true beginning of the long-awaited Aquarian Age. As the world recovers from the devastating Final War, human freedoms continue to erode in the name of safety and security, casting a dark, totalitarian shadow across the Earth. Meanwhile, NYU graduate, John Casey, an expert occultist and conspiracy theorist, learns he may be the Slayer of the Serpent, a powerful magician said to appear at the End of the Age and free humanity from bondage. Forces beyond his control soon thrust him into a life-and-death struggle with the ancient cabal of black magicians that started the war: the Illuminati! John and his new allies only have a few hours to stop the Cabal from completing the Great Work of the Ages and ushering in their Dark Luciferian New World Order, which will turn Earth into a prison planet for all time...

Genre: Action & Adventure

Running from Cupid by Bo Grant (5 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Looking for a whirlwind romance with suspense, a dead body, and nonstop laughter? (Talk about three things you never thought could go together) This is the book for you! Meeting a man who truly gets her has the makings of a GREAT romance. That is, as long as Kristen doesn't get him killed or arrested before the weekend is up. Kristen was headed to the biggest payday of her life when she woke up to find herself stranded on some beach in the middle of nowhere. All she has to do is sit tight until her boss can come collect her. The only problem is her big payday isn't exactly legal, and Allen, the attractive stranger kind enough to give her a place to stay, might be on to her. From the author who brought us Crazy Rich China, will Kristen find that some things are better than money or will her past catch up with her in this hilarious new romance?

Genre: Romance

Lady Elinor's Escape: A Traditional Regency Romance by Linda McLaughlin (42 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A mysterious lady. An inquisitive gentleman. And a secret that could tear them apart. Lady Elinor should be in London enjoying the season, not fearful and trapped in a country cottage with an unbalanced relative. When her aunt becomes violent, she flees straight into the path of a compassionate barrister. Desperate, she accepts his help, but will she be able to hide the truth from this inquisitive, intelligent man? There are too many women in barrister Stephen Chaplin's life, but he has never been able to turn his back on a woman in need. The reticent seamstress resists his every attempt to draw her out and remains a mystery he can't solve. Then a Bow Street Runner hired by her aunt comes asking questions. Elinor again turns to Stephen for help. But when circumstances reveal the truth about her background, will Stephen and Elinor lose their chance at happiness? Lady Elinor's Escape is a Cinderella-inspired traditional Regency romance. If you like noble gentlemen, independent ladies and sweet romance, this book is for you! Read now for free with Kindle Unlimited. "Linda McLaughlin has done a wonderful job... I highly recommend LADY ELINOR'S ESCAPE to all lovers of traditional Regency romance." - Chere, Romance Junkies "An irrepressible heroine - an irresistible hero - intriguing secondary characters and plot twists! Lady Elinor's Escape is all a Regency fan could hope for." - Helen Haddad, Author

Genre: Romance

Sweet Bay Summer by Samantha Jane (Meadow House Press) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A beach read that combines the timeless comfort of a Hallmark romance with the sparkling tone of a Taylor Swift album. Ivy spent 8 summers falling in love with Gabe. He's spending this one trying not to fall for her. When Ivy Wilden retreats to her grandmother's cottage in Sweet Bay after a failed engagement, the last person she expects to see is Gabe Everson, her childhood summer crush -- dreamier than ever. When she revives the summer picnic tradition at a neighborhood orchard where Gabe volunteers, sparks fly, and the man of her dreams soon becomes the man she's spending all her time with. When Gabe escapes to Sweet Bay after a devastating accident in Alaska, all he wants is a cabin by the lake and a life of solitude. But when he sees Ivy Wilden again, a stir of summer memories begins to uncoil. Spending time with her reminds him to soak up the sunshine he's been blocking out for all these years. He's just starting to think he can push the nightmares aside after all... But when an unexpected visitor shows up, the threads of a golden summer begin to unravel. When the orchard is threatened by an old nemesis and a mystery from Ivy's past resurfaces, who will come to the rescue? Will Ivy have a reason to stay in Sweet Bay after the summer ends, or will the darkness of Gabe's tragic past drive her into the arms of the man who is willing to give her the future of her dreams? With a dash of cozy magical realism, Sweet Bay Summer will make you feel like you're escaping into the salt-air-starry nights of this woodsy, coastal town with an unforgettable cast of characters that may send a sweet spell your way...

Genre: Romance

The Southern Roots Series (Books 1-3): A Small-Town Romance Boxset by LK Farlow (402 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

COMING UP ROSES: Myla Rose McGraw may be twenty, single, and pregnant, but she's no damsel in distress. She doesn't need a man. After all, her Grams taught her a thing or two about making lemonade out of life's lemons. Then she meets Cash Carson. Reeling from a bad breakup, Cash has sworn off love. It led to nothing but pain and misery, and he's determined to move forward alone. Until a redheaded Southern beauty crashes into him. With her shopping cart. At the local Piggly Wiggly. If love wasn't for him, why did his heart beat a little faster every time Myla Rose sent that sweet smile his way? He was no knight, and she didn't need saving. But damn if he didn't want to try anyway. AN UPHILL BATTLE: Azalea Barnes has hated Drake Collins since the day he broke her teenaged heart. Fast forward almost seven years later and her libido still hasn't gotten the memo. Now they're frenemies... with benefits. Which suits Azalea just fine. She gets what her body craves while keeping her heart safe. Kind of. Mostly. Drake has loved Azalea since the day they met. He knows that she's his forever. Too bad she only sees him as a good time. He wants more. Needs more. If only he could convince her that it's real this time. He's more determined than ever to prove to Azalea that chemistry like theirs doesn't exist only in the bedroom. The odds may be against Drake, but he's prepared to fight. WEATHER THE STORM: Magnolia Ellington is all too aware that dangerous things can come in shiny packages. Her husband made sure to teach her that. Desperate to escape his wrath -- and his fists -- she flees in the dark of night. Seeking safety and shelter with the only family she has left, Magnolia finds herself in the sleepy, Southern town of Dogwood -- and in the arms of Simon McAllister. Simon has always been more of a thinker than a doer. That changes the minute he meets shy and mysterious Magnolia. She has him rushing into action, ready and willing to do ...

Genre: Romance

Hawaii Clipper by S. Martin Shelton (Lamplight Press) Price verified 56 minutes ago

On 29 July 1938, Pan American World Airways' flying boat dubbed "Hawaii Clipper" departed Apra Harbor, Territory of Guam, en route to Manila -- about 1,400 nautical miles distant. On board were nine crewmembers, eleven passengers, mail, and cargo. About midway, Hawaii Clipper ceased broadcasting its scheduled reports. Radio Manila tried assiduously to contact the Clipper to no avail. Four hours later, Pan American declared Hawaii Clipper missing and presumed down at sea. Extensive air and sea searches found nothing: no debris, no seat cushions, no body parts, and no oil slick. To this day, the mystery of the disappearance of Hawaii Clipper remains unsolved.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Claimed by the Claws by Laura Wylde (Laura Wylde via Amazon Digital Sevices) (139 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

I swore off men. But my ex-boyfriend just wouldn't leave me alone. It was a fling. I admit, I fell for a bad boy biker. I gave my innocence to Greg and I regret every last second of it. The only way I was going to have peace in my life was to escape this total creep. When Daxton, my old high school crush made a surprise appearance, things got really bad. Daxton was part of a rival motorcycle club. The tension between the two crews had gotten worse over the years. War was inevitable. And I was caught in the middle of it all. What made things worse was that Daxton and his gang were keeping a secret that would threaten to turn my whole life upside down.

Genre: Romance

I Am Mech: A Mecha Space Opera Adventure (Metal Fury Book 1) by Jonathan Yanez (Archimedes Books) (256 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

His job was to guard against terrorist threats... Now he's discovered an even more sinister enemy To stop this encroaching doom, the people cry out for a hero. Instead, they get Jack. This ace mech pilot contends with legendary prophecies, ancient powers, and fickle companions as he sets out on an epic task to save his planet from a baddie hellbent on destruction. Has his positive self-talk got him in too deep or will he actually pull through to do some good this time? I Am Mech is a nonstop, rollercoaster ride of an adventure full of snarky humor and more than a few spit-out-your-drink moments. For fans of the original Gateway to the Galaxy series, Guardians of the Galaxy or anything else with the word "galaxy" in it. Download now for an entertaining good time.

Genre: Science Fiction

Towers of Acalia: The Reincarnated Core Volume IV by Atlas Kane (798 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Towers to crush and a Fallen God to slay - what a time to be a cultivator. After killing a fabled beast at the Sky Tower, my vessels and I must return to the Grandmaster of Pine Mountain. There, we'll be pushed to the limit, so we can unlock our fullest potentials. With Tig's knowledge of Acalia's lore, and the guidance of the Grandmaster, our party will go on a quest of unparalleled difficulty. The Sky Tower must fall, and the shadow that lives in its upper chambers along with it. Such a task will require every ounce of courage we can muster as well as the assistance of old allies. Our mission leads down a dark and daunting path... May the Seven watch over us. This Light Novel includes: Isekai / Portal Fantasy Cultivation Gamelit / Lite LitRPG Spell Crafting Interior Art Increasing Level System and Skills Spells and Magic Harem Relationships

Genre: Fantasy

Three Ladies Embracing Love: A Historical Western Romance Collection by Leslie Hales (1 Review)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Three of my best-selling Western romance stories! Stories full of powerful emotions, trust and betrayal, intrigue, family values and romance that will captivate you! A Bride's Escape to Love In the Wild West, Amy's dreams are shattered when her family arranges a betrothal to an outlaw. Salvation arrives with a mysterious gunslinger who puts the criminal behind bars. As love blossoms between Amy and her protector Caleb, danger looms with the vengeful McCallister family seeking revenge. Amidst betrayal and danger, their love is put to the test. Will their love conquer the chaos of the unforgiving West? Escaping Betrayal's Pain Talia Montgomery's dream of eloping with Benjamin is shattered by her father's arrangement for her to marry Caleb Tomlinson, a railroad magnate, to settle debts. Caleb's wish to please his ailing father is complicated when he falls for Talia, but a hidden secret could jeopardize everything. Amidst hope, they face a revenge plot that tests their love's strength. Will truth prevail and destiny unite them? The Nurse's Christmas Vow Nurse Amelia Sanders runs a small clinic, but its fate depends on a wealthy benefactor's hidden agenda. Sheriff Daniel Keepsake, drawn to Amelia's commanding presence, grapples with his admiration for her. As their lives intertwine, they uncover a sinister conspiracy that tests their newfound love. Will their relationship endure against the malevolent forces seeking to undermine them? If you love clean Western romances that feature strong women of the era and determined, yet charming, male protagonists, then you are going to love this collection! Grab your own copy to unravel the adventure now! Each book is a standalone, clean and sweet story of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

COFFIN COVE a gripping murder mystery full of twists (Coffin Cove Mysteries Book 1) by JACKIE ELLIOTT (Joffe Books crime mystery, thriller and suspense) (1,876 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

????? "Wow, what a great read this was, gripped me from the first page, loved everything about this story and a great ending." Tara N. AN ADDICTIVE MUST-READ WHODUNNIT FROM THE NEWEST TALENT IN CRIME FICTION. A new life. A new town. A dead body. Andrea "Andi" Silvers needs a fresh start. Once a star reporter, she's been dumped by her lover and by the paper they both worked at. Andi moves to the tiny fishing village of Coffin Cove, on the Vancouver coast, where she lands a job at the local Gazette. Expecting bake sales and unpaid parking tickets to be the biggest news items, she quickly discovers the small town holds dark secrets. Two sea lions wash up on the shore. They've been shot dead. Activists point the finger at local fishermen. Then things get far worse... A dead body turns up. How does it all relate to a fifteen-year-old girl's tragic death twenty years ago? The girl was found drowned with her arms and legs tied together. The deeper Andi digs, the more dirt she finds. Discover a web of murder and mystery laced with humour and a thread of romance in this fast-paced whodunnit set on the gorgeous coast of Western Canada. Fans of Joy Ellis, L.J. Ross, Peter Robinson, Thomas King, Louise Penny and Shari Lapena will devour this mesmerizing debut crime thriller. WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING: ????? "The best crime thriller I have read in a very long time. In fact, as near perfect as any novel in the genre I have ever read. I can't praise this book enough. It was an absolute pleasure to read. A stunning debut." Robin ????? "I couldn't put this book down. This story kept me guessing until the end!" Kerry ????? "There are many twists to the plot that it is impossible to see where the story is going." Janet ????? "What a debut! It's hard to believe that this stunning, complicated mystery is a the first in a series." Kathleen MEET ANDI SILVERS Andrea "Andi" Silvers is an investigative journalist in her late thirties. She is driven to uncover mysteries and ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Libertines: a Polyam Historical Romance by Will Forrest (Hardcastle Books) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

An ordinary life? Or the shameless love of a libertine? For a passion this enduring she will dare everything. Lucie's newest doctor is devoted, attentive, and dangerously desirable. When he proposes to liberate her from a suffocating betrothal, she leaps at the chance, despite knowing nothing of the enigmatic man's past. Driven by desire, she abandons her sure future and escapes with him, crossing Europe on an adventure that will challenge everything she knows of love. Doctor he may be, but her new husband Matthias is an unrepentant libertine, with an unerring sense of whom to seduce into his curious experiments, and when to cut all ties and run for his life. Yet she cannot doubt his love, for she feels the very same, no matter the peculiar forms their romance will take. For something -- someone -- calls the doctor ever onward. A love lost to time. A love he cannot forget. His ruin, again and again. And at times his salvation. A deeply sensuous polyamorous romance set amid the decadence and despair of fin-de-siècle Europe. The first book in the series 'The Libertines' [PLEASE NOTE: this book was previously published under the pseudonym 'Tori Fehr' with the title 'Oh Vienna!']

Genre: Romance

A Star-Spangled Murder (Susan Henshaw Book 6) by Valerie Wolzien (62 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The death of the summer... Susan Henshaw and her family have been coming to their summer house in Maine for years, but when neighbor Humphrey Taylor is found bludgeoned to death in her living room, Susan's relaxing holiday goes out with the tide. Somebody in the small town committed murder -- and in between making potato salad, watching the July 4th parade, and dodging firecrackers, Susan means to find out who... Praise for Valerie Wolzien: 'A nice writing style and considerable wit' - Chicago Tribune 'Engaging' - People Magazine Valerie Wolzien is the author of the Susan Henshaw suburban mysteries and the Josie Pigeon seashore mysteries. Valerie lives in an old house overlooking the Hudson River.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Golden Queen (Idrigard Book 1) by RR Elkins (4 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Aelia Lithaway refuses to serve as the virginal prize in a political alliance. So what does a sheltered princess do when she needs to dispense with her innocence? She sets out to have a reckless affair with a fae dragon rider, of course. The tall, dark, and dangerous Amon Aldur seems like just the right choice to give the sheltered princess a taste of passion, magic, and adventure -- if only she can convince him she's not the innocent maiden she appears to be. But perhaps the Lord of Darkwatch has some secrets of his own. For one, why would the guardian of the realm of the ancient druids carry a precious baby dragon across the continent as a gift for a princess in the middle of the human realm? And what does he know about the Elven King of Penjan who's sailing across the world with his wyvern host of shadow walkers and necromancers to collect his son's promised bride? As dark forces gather to threaten the human realm, Aelia of Windemere will learn the true threat doesn't come from shadow magic or necromancy. The real danger lies in surrendering herself, body and soul, to a powerful Dragon Lord who can and will stand on the ashes of the world rather than let her go. A desperate alliance, an earth-shattering secret, and an ancient prophecy that speaks of doom all find Aelia Lithaway on the cusp of her reign as the legendary Golden Queen of the Godsgrass Kingdom. In the first installment of the Idrigard series, spicy romance meets high fantasy adventure in a world where not even the gods know what the tricky, fickle fates have in store.

Genre: Romance

You Can't Furry Love (Peculiar Mysteries and Romances Book 10) by Renee George (Barkside of the Moon Press) (82 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

I'm a werewolf... at least until someone strips me of my ability to shift. Guess what? It turns out I'm a witch-born lycan, and when my magic kicks in, that's when things get really hairy. * * * Yeah, so, my life is complicated, okay? I'm a shapeshifting college student. Social life? Um, no. I don't have time for friends or parties while I'm studying my tail off and howling at the full moon every month. Then two days before my birthday, the ex-alpha of my former pack sends his goons to wolf-nap me. Luckily, I don't have to face my troubles alone. A certain hunky, albeit grumpy, coyote shifter wants to be my shifter in shining fur. Rowr. And my bio dad and stepmom have my back no matter what. But when a hometown psychic sends me to a wise woman in Oklahoma, long-kept family secrets are exposed. Not to mention uncovering the super creepy plan put into play the day I was born. You know what? My enemies are about to find out that life is a witch. And so am I.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Wizards of Arcadia: 1 by Daniel Xavier Luna (6 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Evil isn't born, nor is it stumbled upon. It's created in the shadows of a person's soul. It plants itself and evolves throughout one's journey in life where it culminates in darkness until it consumes the individual. For twins Adrian and Andrew, it's a journey one of them will take. Book one Andrew and Adrian are catapulted into a world where spells, magical beasts, andwizards exist. A world they now belong to, and their once predictable summer is gone in a blink of an eye. They go visit their grandfather, whom they barely know to learn how to hone their newfound abilities. While training them, their grandfather discovers how effortlessly they comprehend their new abilities. Something that thrills and delights him yet leaves his stomach in knots since it is something he has seen before, a long time ago. While their family does their best to shield them from certain truths, it isn't long before those lies start to unravel. Hard choices have to be made, no matter how unfair they may seem. Yet in the midst of all that, they find themselves fighting a magical war with an evil that is both new, yet familiar to them. Can they navigate through the chaos around them to help save this new reality of theirs?

Genre: Fantasy

Cowboy Wild (Tangled Up in Texas Book 3) by Michelle Beattie (111 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

She's trading in city life for open air and wide-open spaces Kara Montgomery didn't plan on being a runaway bride but even years of bowing to her parents' expectations can't bring her to marry a man she doesn't love. Choosing to take her planned vacation doing things she's always dreamed of, Kara heads to the closest rodeo. Finding a woman in his stock trailer isn't uncommon for tie-down roper Cam Granger. Finding one holding a wedding dress is. When Cam learns of Kara's desire to experience life on a ranch, he does something he's never done before; he takes a woman home. Working with Cam feeds her soul in the way her career never did; Kara feels like she truly belongs. Hot kisses and passionate lovemaking dispel the doubts crowding in Cam's head, but, when their worlds collide, he wonders if a woman of her class and means could ever be happy with a cowboy. While Cam fears tying Kara down might not be a possibility after all, Kara is faced with a heart-wrenching ultimatum that is sure to leave her shattered.

Genre: Romance

Wielder's Prize (Lady Witch Series Book 1) by Melissa Mitchell (85 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Every witch needs a wielder. Newly bonded, Aramina sets out from the Citadel to take up her first assignment. Traveling across Raeria won't be easy. Not because of the demons along the way, but because of Rixon. He might be the best wielder in the Citadel, but he has a questionable past. Plus, he spent the last two years pointedly ignoring her. Now she's stuck with him. Not just for this assignment, but for life. She's determined to remain closed off, to keep him at arm's length no matter how flustered he makes her. Her heart is locked up tight, and for good reason. But the life of a witch is lonely. And Rixon might be exactly what her heart needs. NOTE: This 60k word novella is the first in a trilogy that makes up the first set of books in the Lady Witch Series. It is a romance-heavy fantasy that focuses on character arc. It contains steamy sexual content, a bit of naughty talk, some foul language, and use of weapons against demons.

Genre: Romance

Hunted on Predator Planet by Vicky L. Holt (109 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Someone was watching me. When my escape pod landed on a lonely planet full of B-movie monsters and other childhood nightmares, the abusive ex I left behind almost didn't seem so bad. But after a few days of hard-scrabble survival, I realized things were so much worse. Not only was I being watched. I was being hunted. Like prey. Lightyears from Earth, I was finally free from abuse, but now a huge unstoppable male was coming for me. Would this alien hunter and his predator planet be the death of me? Or would we both land in the crosshairs of the universe's most powerful force: love? Escape deep into this novel praised for its worldbuilding, slow burn fated mate alien romance, and fast-paced action!

Genre: Science Fiction

Running to Grace (Crawdad Beach Series Book 2) by Lisa Buffaloe (John 15:11 Publications) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Running to Grace Sometimes, the hardest thing to escape is the past. Five years ago, Grace Soloman and her wounded heart returned to Crawdad Beach, South Carolina. Believing her chance for love was no longer an option, she immersed herself in work and hobbies. But then, her childhood friend moved to town. Jeremy Johnson thought helping his great-aunt retire from her business would only be a temporary distraction. However, when given an unexpected gift, his life is rerouted to a new opportunity, a search for hidden treasure, and a long-lost love. Book 2 of the Crawdad Beach Series "Lisa Buffaloe is a gifted writer whose books are so relatable to me. Crawdad Beach and the first in the series, "Visible Yet Hidden" are mysteries with romance and spirituality intertwined throughout the books. I definitely love this series of Lisa Buffaloe. I have read many of Lisa's books, and they have left me wanting to know more about these characters' lives." ~ M. James

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Snap: A Bully Ever After Novel by Bro Biggly (18 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

As the new starting quarterback, I'm the team's last hope for the championship. Now is not the time to get distracted by a disturbingly attractive man. Especially when he has a habit of turning up places where he shouldn't. Like the team lounge after hours. In the team private showers. Besides, I'm straight. Or so everybody at this Deep South football college needs to believe... Snap: A Bully Ever After Novel was adapted from Episodes 1-57 of Bully Ever After, a gay romance first written as an original serial for the Vella platform. If you've already read those episodes on Vella, you won't notice any huge changes in the ebook version. If you haven't, the ebook format lets you binge, so get ready for a wild ride. The first three novels in the series are best read in this order: *Snap, Book # 1 *Interception, Book # 2 *Touchdown, Book # 3

Genre: Romance

Venice Black: An Alex Polonia Thriller by Gregory C. Randall (1,523 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

Venice during Carnevale seems like a dream vacation to American police detective Alex Polonia. There, she hopes to lose herself in the maze of romantic canals and forget her scumbag ex-husband, convicted of running a meth lab and selling drugs to kids on Cleveland's south side. The legacy of the Bosnian War and its brutal ethnic cleansing has brought journalist Marika Juric to Venice with one driving goal: Gather enough evidence to stop one of the war's most vile men from becoming Croatia's next president. And she knows there are those who will do anything to stop her. However, these two strangers share more than their arrival at the same time in the City of Masks. They're mirror images of each other -- down to their blonde hair, nervous smiles, and blue eyes filled with desperation. This resemblance isn't just uncanny; it's dangerous and a death sentence. When the secrets of Alex's vacation rush headlong into Marika's obsession, the fates of both women become entwined in the confusion of canals and alleys, working together is their only way to survive. The new Windsor Hill Publishing edition of Venice Black brings back Alex Polonia to the world stage.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Stable: Someone is Taking Them... (A Tyler Zahn Novel Book 1) by Cam Torrens (Black Rose Writing) (221 Reviews)    Price verified 56 minutes ago

A kidnapper hiding in plain sight. A rural town with tons of suspects. From debut author Cam Torrens comes a gut-wrenching suspense novel based on an actual missing person case. A 911 call sends Search & Rescue on a search for a missing girl in the Collegiate Peaks. They find a child... but not the one they seek. Air Force pilot Tyler Zahn's life disintegrated when he lost his son. He discarded his family, his career, and his dignity, finding solace in apathy and beer. Eight years later, armed with new confidence, he invites his estranged daughter, Daria, to visit his Rocky Mountain home. Zahn tries too hard to mend their relationship, and as the tension between father and daughter increases, forgiveness seems out of reach. Especially when his Search & Rescue work pulls him away from Daria and she finds romance at the church camp next door. But Zahn can't get the missing girl he found -- and the one he can't find -- out of his mind. Someone in this mountain valley is collecting children, and Zahn is gradually drawn into the case while still trying to break through to his daughter. Then she disappears too.

Genre: Psychological

Bewitched by a Mysterious Earl: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Pierce (165 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Having seeing her parents' loving marriage, the fiery Alice Skeffington dreams of a true, passionate love. Yet, when she attends her best friend's party, she doesn't know that a secret marriage market has been played behind her back... Whereas she is determined to entirely avoid courtship and enjoy her time, she soon finds herself stimulated with feelings of burning passion, as a new seductive guest appears at the residence... Could this mysterious arrival change Alice's mind on marriage? Lord Thomas Nott tries his best as the new Earl of Warrington, after his father's death. His parents' affectionless union had long derstoyed his idea of marriage, making him entirely focus on business. Although he tries to stay away from the ton, he accepts his friend's invitation to a party that would change his life forever. When he meets the tempting Alice, he makes it clear that he is not one of the suitors lined up for her. However, the guilty spark of desire soon starts burning his heart... What will he do when he finds himself stuck between the seductive, stubborn Alice and an old flame? As Thomas's strict nature collides with Alice's glamorous world, they get tangled up in a scandalous game of lust. When marriage expectations and scheming partners start to cast their shadows upon their tantalising liaison... Will Alice and Thomas find the strength to confess their sinful feelings? Or will their fears and ambivalence destroy their only chance of flaming, endless romance? "Bewitched by a Mysterious Earl" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Into FaerLand (Blood of the Fae Book 1) by A.J. Ponder (Phantom Feather Press) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

"We never steal children. We only swap them. An eye for an eye, a child for a child." Aiden's mission to retrieve the Sword Master from demon territory doesn't go to plan as he falls dangerously in love with the Swordsmaster, Keera. She's pretty as a fae, and a strong, graceful fighter and with every movement she makes, he falls harder. Keera and Aiden both ignore all the warnings, marry, and have two beautiful daughters. Meanwhile, Keera's swords, forged with cold iron and adorned with fae silver, have angered the fae. Determined to pay the humans back, the ruler of FaerLand, Queen Persephone, orders Lettie to switch her beloved changeling, Nada, for one of Keera and Aiden's children. Lettie's heart breaks as Nada is torn from her hands and replaced with a snotty human child. Now, the one person she loved in all the world is gone, she will do anything to bring Nada back... ... including killing Keera and Aiden to end the fairy bargain. If you love fae, fairytales, and heart-pounding adventure pick up your copy of Into FaerLand today.

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Christmas All Year: A Clean Holiday Romance Collection by B. E. Baker (2 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Seven clean Christmas romances from bestselling authors... Rhett by Liz Isaacson A fake Christmas bride -- friends-to-lovers cowboy billionaire romance at its finest. Finding Faith by B. E. Baker A failing holiday charity and a widowed single dad -- can Mary heal both this Christmas? Trudy's Holiday Suitor by Clara Pines A handsome professor falls for a lonely widow at her historic inn over the holidays. The Cowboy's Reunited Christmas by Danae Little A second chance to snag the cowboy who got away... for Christmas. Summer with the Carpenter by Ellie Hall An enemies-to-lovers, Christmas-in-July, bed-and-breakfast remodel romance! Decker and Joy by Elle Rush A purrfect romance for cat-lovers at Christmas. Mystery, foster-kittens, and swoony kisses. Christmas Lullabies by Annabeth Avery Small town secrets and holiday miracles... finding love in Mustang Valley.

Genre: Romance