A Summer Affair: Book 2, The Hotel Baron Series, Adam and Laura by Mary Oldham (By-Creek-Ity Publishing) (500 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

What starts as mutual comfort through shared attraction and a passionate summer affair to forget the past lead to a future happily ever after? Adam: When a drunk driver kills his wife and young son, he's not sure he can overcome the loss. His cousin encourages him to recuperate on the west coast, far away from New York and his memories. Adam head to Tranquility - a beautiful seaside estate belonging to one of his cousin's friends. The perfect place to heal, if only he could be so lucky. Laura: Fresh out of a divorce from her cheating husband. As a schoolteacher, she now has the Summer to find herself again and figure out her next steps. Her best friend invites her to Tranquility to forget and to get back in shape and lose some of the baby weight she'd gained without the benefit of actually having a baby. Unfortunately, on her drive to Tranquility, a flat tire puts her on the side of the road. That's when her knight in shining armor rescues her. As fate would have it, Adam and Laura spend time together taking their minds off of their losses, if only this Summer Affair could last forever... or can it... Praise for Mary Oldham's other books: "Love this. From the very beginning you are drawn into and immersed in this love story." Amazon Reviewer for A Paris Affair "I could not put this down. Best I've read in many years." Amazon Reviewer for A Silver Linings Wedding Dress Auction

Genre: Romance

The Brief by Caroline Blake (55 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

On an ordinary Friday afternoon, a gunman gains entry to Whites Chambers. His job is to find a particular barrister. But which one? For a few people, his arrival isn't as much of a shock as it is to others. The barristers work hard defending and prosecuting the unfortunate beings who find themselves at the mercy of the English criminal legal system. But when professional lines between them and Manchester's organised criminal gang are crossed, it can only lead to trouble. Samantha has no idea that her husband, Alistair, is working for the gang. He wants to stop. But once you're in, you're in, they tell him. There's no way out. Robert's drinking and gambling habits are ruining his career and his relationship. One bad decision leads to another. And another. Jamilla is struggling to keep her relationship with Robert on track. He is ruining them both. How can she help him when he can no longer repay his debt to the gang? She can't ask her father for help. He has troubles of his own. When he receives two death threats in one day, that's as much as anyone can take. Samantha's mysterious disappearance raises more questions than answers and puts Alistair under the spotlight. This is the first book in the Whites Chambers series.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Taken by the Highland Beast: A Medieval Historical Romance (Falling for Highland Villains Book 1) by Lydia Kendall (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Dinnae forget who ye belong to now, wife... " Accidentally bringing a dagger to her wedding night, Amelia knows she's in trouble. For her new husband is a ruthless beast... Still, it isn't fear that has her trembling when she meets his heated gaze... For cruel Laird Jack, having to marry his enemy's sister to end a war is one thing. But having the little minx defy him at every turn is another... Now he must teach her who she belongs to... until she begs him to claim her. *Taken by the Highland Beast is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Lydia Kendall and published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!

Genre: Romance

Kindled Hearts: A Small Town, Best Friend's Brother Romance (Ember Hollow Romance Book 1) by Abbey Easton (Peridot Publishing LLC) (16 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

There's a serial killer in Ember Hollow. Lark Meadows survived him once, but he'll burn it all down to get her back. After my best friend was murdered in her bed, I ran from Ember Hollow and never looked back. But nine years later, I'm forced to return to my small town and run into the last person I expected, Reid Ramsey. He's a local Private Investigator now... and my best friend's big brother. Reid has always been a protector, watching out for the ones he loves. As we grow closer, it's clear how broken he is. He couldn't save his little sister all those years ago and the guilt crushed him. Bonded through tragedy, an unexpected spark ignites between us. The burn is slow, but bright and consuming. As we lead each other on the path toward healing, disaster strikes again when a girl goes missing. Desperate to find her before it's too late, Reid and I will stop at nothing to discover the truth. The closer we come to solving the case, and the danger escalates, dark shadows from my past finally catch up to me. This time... I don't know if I'll make it out of this town alive. Kindled Hearts is the book one in a small town, suspenseful romance series. Each book in the Ember Hollow world stands alone, but are connected by the Ramsey brothers. Follow each brother as they heal past wounds and find their happily ever after! **All Ember Hollow Romances have plenty of sizzling kisses and intimacy, but the spice is not explicit.

Genre: Romance

Boxes of Time: Stories by Jack Matthews (1 Review)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

Stories about messy emotions, troubled families and damaged personalities. 11th Story Collection. Over his lifetime Jack Matthews (1925-2013) wrote over 200 stories, many of which were published in literary journals. Although stories varied widely in subject and style, they often could be described as urbane, philosophical, poetic and sardonic. Stories in Boxes of Time were mostly published between 1961 and 1981; they feature characters who are troubled or unsure of themselves trying to deal with life's usual disappointments. Stylistically, these stories are polished and carefully written, but they deal with messy emotions, troubled families and damaged personalities. The characters may not be as educated or self-assured as the people in his other collections, but they still manage to figure out interesting things about themselves and the people around them. Stories from this period focus especially on the emotional stresses that separate parents from their children. This ebook contains 24 stories by Jack Matthews which have never been collected, making it the author's largest story collection. Matthews picked "Boxes of Time" as the title for this collection because each story reveals the drama of worlds long since gone but whose dreams and fears and anxieties still resonate today.

Genre: Literary Fiction

The Stars Entwined: An Epic Military Space Opera (The Aryshan War Book 1) by Jon Del Arroz (Rislandia Books) (116 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

Earth needs a spy... ... is he prepared? Lieutenant Sean Barrows is thrust into a plot of sabotage and destruction brought on by the mysterious Aryshan Empire. His assignment: to infiltrate an enemy warship to bring his superiors information on their destructive capabilities and battle plans. But the Ayrshans share telepathic bonds which make them paranoid of outsiders, and try as he may to win the heart of a beautiful Aryshan commander, he can only get so close. To make matters worse, Earth stands on the brink of destruction as the Aryshans develop a new, invisible weapon. Fans of The Old Man's War by John Scalzi and The Ember War by Richard Fox will love this epic space opera. Read today!

Genre: Science Fiction

Setting a Lady's Heart on Fire: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emily Honeyfield (123 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Miss Adele Mayne is tired of being pressed to court. Thinking she can never be herself within marriage, she wants to become a governess, and she is planning to do so after the season is over. What she never expected, though, was the seductive Viscount Savile and his cousin Lord Lucas' arrival in town, that will flip her well-ordered plans upside down. When Lord Lucas sets his sights on her, will the ravishing Adele dare to admit her sinful desires for his cousin? A lady torn between a Lord and a Viscount... The pressing need to find an heir brings Ashton, the captivating Viscount Savile, back to England, a place filled with bad memories of his upbringing. After deciding to make Lucas his heir, he becomes the most eligible bachelor in the district. Until Lucas decides to go after Miss Mayne and jealousy comes to the surface, along with flaming passion. Will he manage to fight this powerful attraction and let his cousin have her instead? A love triangle, the season's most scandalous affair... As the summer and the courting progresses, things get rather more complicated. Even though Ashton is man with a questionable past, who has sworn to never marry, still, his touch makes Adele's blood run hot... How can this ever end well, especially since neither of them is willing to admit their lust? Will they manage to overcome their fears and fight against his cousin's plans? Or will they be drifted apart from the wicked lies once and for all? "Setting a Lady's Heart on Fire" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

Odyssey to the Promised Land: A Story at the Time of the Second Crusade by Anna K. Thomas (Anderland Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The year is 1147, the Saracens just having conquered Christian Edessa in the Orient. In response, the Second Crusade sets out from the West to drive back the enemy in the East. Part of this procession are fifteen-year-old Katharina with her husband and children, as well as the brothers Rudolph and Maximilian. They set out inspired by the success of the First Crusade, filled with noble goals, greed for profit, and a belief in their own invincibility. But reality strikes, hard. Suddenly, abruptly, Max and Katja find themselves alone and have to make their own way through a hostile country. Readers' voices for the German original: "Exciting story. Good characters. Interesting reading for anyone who enjoys reading historical novels. Captivatingly written, fluid and easy to read style of writing. Top." "Exciting and well narrated." "Great story about history." "I love this book. It has everything in it that makes a book exciting. Adventure, heroes, anti-heroes, villains, battles, love, tragedy... And since I'm personally incredibly into historical novels, the fact that the story is set in the time of the Crusades is the icing on the cake. Once you start reading, you don't want to stop. From the first page to the last, the novel is gripping and it's exciting to watch the characters develop." Content note: This work deals with abuse and rape of minors, violence and death, albeit none explicit. If this triggers you, please consider not reading on.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Brutal Hunters (1-3): Dark Mafia Romance by Faye Pierce (Scarlet Gryphon) Price verified 11 minutes ago

THREE ruthless men whose allure is as dangerous as it is undeniable. THREE women who will defy them. THREE scorching tales of love, lust, and redemption. Surrender to the Brutal Hunters. HUNTER'S PREY Nikolai Volkovich is a violent psychopath. And because of my father, I'm his new prey. I fight against him... but the more I try, the harder it gets to resist him. He might be the devil himself, but the things he does to my body feel like heaven. HUNTER'S KILL Helena, the seductress. Helena, the spy. Helena, the murderer. Then, I became Sofia, the music teacher. But Daniel Colombo found me on my first day in this new life. He's the most brutal angel, and he was sent to kill me. He gets so close I feel him twist his hands around my throat. All I can do now is beg. Because in the end, he's my hunter, and I'm his kill. HUNTER'S SCARS Alek Ivankov is a ruthless murderous monster. That's what my husband says about his prisoner. But every time I sneak into Alek's cell to take care of his wounds, I uncover more and more of my husband's lies. The truth is lethal, and Alek is the only one who can save me. If my husband doesn't kill me first. Click 'READ NOW' to Get THREE books of Faye Pierce's bestselling Brutal Hunters series in one collection! Now includes TWO exclusive bonus chapters!

Genre: Romance

The Small Stuff by Paul Davidson (Hadleigh House) (13 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Josh Allen always dreamed of finding his soulmate, only to be told it wasn't ever going to happen. Maggie Mills found who she thought was hers, only for the relationship to end in disaster. Now, the two are struggling to make their way in the City of Angels, with zero faith they'll ever find that one true love. Fortunately, the universe has other plans, as Josh and Maggie will soon discover. Meet the village of people around them: family, friends, local auto body clerks, homeless journeymen, famous chefs, and nighttime talk show hosts-people whose small, insignificant decisions in life are the reason why Josh and Maggie will finally meet once and for all. But when the two realize they've been unknowingly crossing paths all their lives, their small love story takes on even bigger significance. A romantic comedy for the new millennium, The Small Stuff asks the ultimate question: What if the reason we find the love of our life isn't due to fate or chance or plain dumb luck-but because of the decisions everyone around us ends up making?

Genre: Romance

Falling for the Single Dad Collection by Gwyn McNamee (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Nothing is sexier than a single dad committed to giving his child everything in life. Often forgoing his own happiness to ensure his kids have theirs. But when that special woman enters the picture, things can get complicated (and steamy!) Grab this collection of 10 spicy books about irresistible single fathers who will have you begging for more and Falling for the Single Dad! This collection includes: - Billionaire Lumberjack's Baby by Gwyn McNamee - Blue Sky by Alana Albertson - Pretend to be Yours by Alexa Rivers - More Than Write by Jami Rogers - Menace by Laramie Briscoe - Feel My Love by Lea Coll - Wrangled By Love by Paris Wynters - Defending Keirnan by PJ Fiala - Let It Show by Tawna Fenske - Hired by the Single Dad by Whitley Cox

Genre: Romance

Archer (Reynolds Protective Book 1) by Dr. Rebecca Sharp (Rebecca Sharp) (3,831 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

From bestselling romantic suspense author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a sexy and thrilling small-town bodyguard romance... Keira McKenna has lived her life protected -- that's what happens when your father testifies against Boston's Irish mob. After years of move after move, Witness Protection settled her in Wyoming. Unfortunately, while Keira embraced her new small-town life, her larger-than-life past wouldn't stay away. And with it, the one man she'd never forget. Four years ago, one massive mistake made Archer Reynolds resign from Boston's police force. Moving home, he opened Reynolds Protective Group -- an elite bodyguard agency -- to atone for his failure. But when a series of crimes occur in town, he comes face-to-face with the woman whose name was apparently as fake as her death. Archer can't believe Kiera is alive, more beautiful -- and fiery -- than he remembered, and still in danger. The police think the crimes were random, but Archer knows the mob has found Keira. He is determined to protect her, but after her last lie, Keira isn't sure she can trust him with the truth. And as desire mounts, so does danger. And once Archer uncovers the truth about her past, he'll stop at nothing to keep her safe -- and make her his.

Genre: Romance

Mecha sapiens by Fred Gibson (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

It's 1964 and a new birth has occurred. She did not come into the world in the usual way, but in a whole new way. She is more than she seems. She is Mecha sapiens!

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Hollow Boys: The Dream Rider Saga, Book 1 by Douglas Smith (Spiral Path Books) (56 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

WINNER OF THE 2023 AURORA AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVEL WINNER OF THE 2023 JURIED IAP AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVEL "Thrilling YA fantasy" -- BookLife (Editor's Pick) "A must-read story for YA fantasy fans." -- Blueink Review (Starred review) "Inventive, engaging, and boundless fun." -- The Ottawa Review of Books Vanishing street kids. An ancient evil. The end of the world. Our only hope? A hero who can't leave home. At seventeen, Will Dreycott is a superhero... in his dreams. And in yours. Eight years ago, Will's parents, shady dealers in ancient artifacts, disappeared on a jungle expedition. Will, the sole survivor, returned home with no memory of what happened, bringing a gift... and a curse. The gift? Will can walk in our dreams. At night in Dream, Will hunts for criminals -- and his parents. During the day, his Dream Rider comic, about a superhero no one knows is real, has made Will rich. The curse? Severe agoraphobia. Will can't go outside. So he makes his home a skyscraper with everything he needs in life -- everything but the freedom to walk the streets of his city. Case, an orphan Will's age, survives on those streets with her younger brother, Fader. Survives because she too has a gift. She hears voices warning her of danger. And Fader? Well, he fades. When street kids start vanishing, the Dream Rider joins the hunt. Will's search becomes personal when Case breaks into his tower to escape her own abduction. Fader isn't so lucky. As Will and Case search for Fader and the missing kids, an unlikely romance grows between the boy with everything and the girl with nothing except the freedom Will longs for. But as they push deeper into the mystery, they confront an ancient power feeding on these forgotten kids to restore itself. And once restored, no one in the world will be safe. To defeat this creature, Will must do the impossible. Go outside. Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans in The Dream Rider Saga, a fast-paced urban fantasy trilogy from "one of Canada's most ...

Genre: Fantasy

Ignited By Him: A Dark Romance (The Merge Series Second Generation Book 1) by Kylie Kent (McCartney Industries Pty Ltd) (2,064 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

???This Book contains scenes that could be considered dark, profanity, sexual content and violence. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read.??? Ash She's the unattainable, untouchable. The one I've both loved and lusted after from the sidelines. For years, I've kept myself distracted with work, turning my family's company into an empire. And, more importantly, I've kept my distance. It's best for everyone. But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off. One way or another, she's going to pay back what she's stolen. Although, it won't be in the form of cash. Breanna I love winning, even if I have to cheat to get to the finish line. I knew better than to come to this club to play. I knew he'd more than likely find out I was here. What I didn't expect was to see him up-close. I've hardly seen him over the last few years. I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn't a little girl anymore. And that was my mistake, because he did more than notice. There is no going back now. That flame we've both been dousing in denial has just been ignited. Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash? This is book 1 in a Second Generation series. It is a standalone and you do not need to read the 1st generation stories first. A series of Standalone Billionaire romances with suspenseful twists and turns. Each book can be read as stand alone, or in the following reading order. ? Book 1 - Ignited By Him ? Book 2 - An Entangled Christmas ? Book 3 - Chased By Him ? Book 4 - Tethered To Him

Genre: World Literature

The Maiden Without Hands by Michelle Redmon (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

A mutilated healer with a tender heart, an anguished king with a missing twin, and a maniacal sorcerer who intends to have his way no matter the cost are inextricably connected in this retelling of a little-known fairy tale called The Maiden Without Hands. When Elia and her parents take in an injured stranger, they have no idea of the chaos he will shortly bring to their lives. The stranger, a sorcerer named Thorn, becomes enamored of Elia. When he is rebuffed, he commits an unthinkable act, leaving Elia maimed, distraught, and separated from her family. Adam is the ruler of Haven, a role he always expected to share with his twin sister. When the latter suddenly disappears, he is consumed with his need to find her. Will he ever find peace--even if he doesn't find his sister? How will the disfigured young woman he finds along the way help him? And what will happen when the sorcerer finds them both?

Genre: Fantasy

Where The River Takes You (Greyson Gap: A Small Town Series Book 1) by Sophie Sinclair (49 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Perfectionist event planner Blakely Mayfield screws up when a food poisoning debacle puts her career on the line. Battling bad press and her business partner's "suggestion" to take a sabbatical, Blakely doesn't think twice when her best friend offers up her mountain retreat in idyllic Greyson Gap, NC. Armed with the task of stepping out of her comfort zone by her therapist, Blakely quickly realizes that fresh mountain air, roommate chore charts, and Tucker Greyson, the annoyingly handsome housemate she didn't bargain for, might not fix her broken ego. Finding herself stuck in between a surreal episode of The Bachelor run by the Greyson Gap Golden Girls brigade, and her hunky housemate wanting to be friends with benefits, Blakely discovers she kind of likes the simpler life -- going camping, catching fish, wearing hiking boots, and, perhaps, falling in love. Ex- baseball star, Tucker Greyson, prefers to be alone in the small mountain town where he grew up. The last thing he needs is a high-strung, clean-obsessed roommate for the summer. He hatches a plan to drive her perfectionist sensibilities into overdrive and out of his house. What he doesn't expect is to fall for her. He tells himself to keep it simple and not let his heart get involved, but when Blakely gets called back to her old life, Tucker realizes he has more to lose than just a summer roommate.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Operation Jade Helmet by Ashley Fontainne (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"A master of suspense, novelist Ashley Fontainne's Operation: Jade Helmet is superbly narrated by the storytelling skills of Andrea Emmes in this complete and unabridged audio book recording. Providing the science fiction fan with a true 'theatre of the mind' experience, Operation: Jade Helmet is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal and community library audio book collections." - Midwest Book Review Eager fans around the world played Operation Red Helmet for years, making it the highest-grossing virtual reality game ever sold, and the designers, The Talladav Group, are the richest company on earth. After an oppressive, unrelenting worldwide heatwave hits, daily life grinds to a halt around the globe. People retreat to their homes, afraid to go out as violence and chaos erupt in the streets. The game temporarily shuts down as the world grapples with the fallout of civil unrest and critical infrastructure breakdowns, forever altering society. When governments take over control and infrastructures are replaced and back online, the top players of the previous version receive a mysterious box marked, Operation Jade Helmet. The new version is the first-ever total immersion VR experience and inside each box is a free headset and personal code to play a week before release to the general public. The lucky winners don their newest obsession and impatiently wait for the game to begin. Unfortunately, they are about to discover Operation Jade Helmet is unlike any other game, and when the game begins, everything changes.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

The Vicomte de Bragelonne (The D’Artagnan Romances) by Alexandre Dumas (28 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Following Twenty Years After, the third volume of this epic begins as D'Artagnan relinquishes his post, leaving the young king vulnerable to intrigue. France, 1660. After thirty-five years of loyal service, D'Artagnan is no longer willing to serve King Louis XIV who has all but relinquished his power to Cardinal Mazarin, the king's chief minister. Resigning as lieutenant of the musketeers, he journeys to England where he plans to restore Charles II to the throne. But when Cardinal Mazarin dies, Louis XIV must assume power in earnest. And with a rivalry at court threatening to divide France, he needs D'Artagnan more than ever.

Genre: Romance

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (22,174 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a powerful novel set during the Great Depression. It follows the Joad family, tenant farmers displaced from Oklahoma due to drought, economic hardship, and changes in agricultural practices. Seeking a better life, they travel west to California, lured by the promise of jobs and prosperity. The journey is arduous and fraught with challenges, including the deaths of family members and encounters with hostility and exploitation. Upon reaching California, they find that the reality is far grimmer than expected: there are too many workers and too few jobs, leading to widespread poverty and suffering. Throughout the novel, themes of injustice, social inequality, and the struggle for dignity are explored. Steinbeck highlights the resilience and solidarity of the oppressed, culminating in a profound ending that emphasizes human compassion and the enduring spirit of hope amidst adversity.

Genre: Classics

The Begotten by Kevin Corley (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Planet Scion is a world where children, called begotten, are bred in test tubes, raised in institutions until they turn twenty years old, and then released into society to pursue a self-indulgent lifestyle. Dar-ak and thousands of his fellow begotten never make it to that golden age. They find themselves placed in individual space pods and rocketed from their planet. Four years later, the teenagers from outer space arrive on Earth, alone but for the mysterious givers that lurk in the innermost regions of their brains. But are the givers friend or foe?

Genre: Science Fiction

Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds (Storybook House, LLC) (3,151 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

The first time Moses Murphy's granddaughter killed on his orders, she was six years old. For twenty years, she was a prisoner of an organized crime syndicate, forced to use her magic to make Moses the most powerful and feared man on the East Coast. To escape his cruelty, she faked her own death and started a new life as Alice Worth. As a private investigator specializing in cases involving the supernatural, Alice walks a precarious line between atoning for the sins of her grandfather's cabal and keeping her true identity hidden. Hired to investigate the disappearance of a mysterious object of power, Alice enlists the help of Malcolm, a ghost running from a past as nightmarish as her own. It soon becomes clear the missing object was taken by someone with a dangerous secret and an unknown agenda. When her client is kidnapped, Alice must find her and the object of power before a vengeful killer destroys the city and slaughters thousands -- starting with Alice.

Genre: Fantasy

Codex Babylon: A secret history sci-fi adventure (The Cross-Time Crusade Book 1) by Robert Kroese (St. Culain Press) (74 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The first book of The Cross-Time Crusade, the Kickstarter sensation that raised over $27,000! A secret cabal of demonic forces threatens to destroy civilization and plunge the world into a new Dark Age. Humanity's only chance is a shadowy organization called GRAIL--the modern day heirs to the Knights Templar--which has discovered the secret to time travel. The past cannot be changed, but if GRAIL can send an agent into the past to recover a lost book on demonology called the Codex Babylon, they may have a fighting chance to save humanity from utter destruction. Spanning 900 years and four continents, The Cross-Time Crusade is an epic saga of the eternal struggle against evil! "This is a compelling page-turner which also makes you think about how time travel might work and motivates you to learn more about the enigmatic Templars." - John Walker, founder of Autodesk "... a whirlwind tale that jumps between the Middle Ages and 2023, with elements that reminded me of Connie Willis' time travel sagas, and Raiders of the Lost Ark." - Amazon reviewer "Robert Kroese is one of the few writers still pursuing truly new ideas in science fiction. In this series, he looks at demonic influence in a new way... [T]he meat of the book is the desperate search for the Codex Babylon, an ancient tome with the secrets to fighting the demons and reclaiming our world. you find yourself rooting for all the characters both past and present, and reeling with the many surprising twists." - Amazon reviewer "Fans of Kroese's Iron Dragon series will recall his combination of scrupulously researched historical detail, compelling characters, and gripping action - features on display again here." - Hans Schantz, author of The Hidden Truth

Genre: Historical Fiction

No Child Here: Sometimes the villain is the hero. by Faith Cameron (8 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In 1785 England, Logan Sandhurst, Viscount Edgewood, is hailed as London's warrior for women's rights. Patron for the abused. Champion for the oppressed and forgotten of society. Lady Hannah Aldridge believes her life is about to turn around for the better the day her parents announced her betrothal to the saintly viscount. But her first meeting with Logan reveals the man she admires from afar might not be the hero he's portrayed to be. Secrets of murder and stolen children whisper to her from dark corners. Lord Thomas Bryant, Earl of Pembroke, has spent the last two years searching for his missing son. He finds Lady Hannah instead and holds her for ransom in a desperate attempt to draw out Lord Edgewood. The ruse works only too well, and Hannah discovers there is more to the grieving father than she ever dreamed possible and that Logan is hiding a secret which could destroy any chance she has for a family of her own.

Genre: Romance

The Survivor Journals Omnibus by Sean Little (Spilled Inc. Press) (39 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"It's Thursday, I think... " With this entry, a solitary survivor of a global pandemic starts his journal of life after "The Flu." Alone and ill-prepared, young Twist has to figure out how to survive, and figure out how to find other people who may have survived the virus. His journey will take him from a brutal Wisconsin winter, to the post-apocalypse wasteland of New York and Washington DC, and to the shores of Lake Houston, Texas in his attempt to find a spot in which to build a new life after everyone died. When everything else is gone, there is still hope. Collected together in a single volume for the first time are the three best-selling books of the Survivor Journals trilogy--After Everyone Died, Long Empty Roads, and All We Have. The three volumes are fully annotated by the author to provide some background on the story itself and the writing process.

Genre: Science Fiction

Last Song (Heinlein's Finches Book 5) by Robin Banks (8 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Luke may be young but he's been around. He knows exactly what he wants to do with his life: to make his loved ones proud and then to end it. Quinn has everything she could possibly want: a supporting community, a loving home, and the best partners a person could ever wish for. When a dubious oracle involves Luke on an even more dubious quest, he spots the perfect way out. Saving a world may not be what he's used to doing, but martyrdom is the answer to all his prayers. Quinn has neither the time nor the inclination for heroic endeavors. She has even less time for falling in hate with a pretentious, melodramatic, ill-mannered pretty boy. Unfortunately, fate has made plans that lead all of their hopes astray. "Last Song" brings the cast of "Heinlein's Finches" and "Among the Stars" crashing together. All they have to do is find a killer roaming the cosmos and save a planet from destruction. How hard could it possibly be? TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicidal Ideation, Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content.

Genre: Romance

Mated and Rejected by his Omega: Book 3 in the Mated and Rejected Series by Mistress of the West (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Luke Landri is the Alpha of the Mystic River Pack, a position that comes with immense responsibility. Despite having everything else in his life, including the title and a supportive family, he is missing one crucial element - a mate. Luke is determined to find a partner who will stand by his side and help him lead the pack. However, his world is turned upside down when his destined mate rejects him for someone else. As a rejected Alpha, Luke struggles to find his place in the pack and carry on with the weight of rejection on his shoulders. What happens when he finds his second-chance mate outside the pack's boundaries? Will he be able to find the courage to move on and open himself to a new mate? Will he remain alone? Or will he risk it all?

Genre: Romance

A Whale of a Murder: A Venus Bixby Mystery by Valerie Taylor (Aspetuck Publishing) (42 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

First in the Venus Bixby Mystery series from award-winning author Valerie Taylor. Sea breezes and fireworks fill the air in cozy Chatham Crossing, the peaceful and historic whaling town situated between Providence and Cape Cod. Venus Bixby, owner of the forever popular music store Oldies & Goodies, is counting on the festivities over the Fourth of July weekend to propel her to a position on the prestigious Town Committee. After years of living in the shadow of her late husband, Venus will finally be the center of attention this holiday weekend: starting with her fiftieth birthday celebration and ending as the parade's Grand Marshal. Faster than a cookie crumbles, her dream collapses on the morning of her party when she trips over orange platform shoes in the gardens of the Sofia Silva Whaling Museum and breaks her thumb. When it's discovered the shoes are attached to the body of the manager of the museum's gift shop, Venus becomes both a suspect and a sleuth in Chatham Crossing's first murder in decades. Given this unexpected turn of events, will Venus ever sing and dance at her birthday party, or will her fractured thumb end up in handcuffs? Includes cookie recipes and playlist! If you're a fan of Richard Osman, Katie Gayle, or Ellery Adams, give this cozy mystery a try. You just may find it a delightful diversion from some of the hair-raising, nightmare-inducing novels making headlines these days. Order A Whale of a Murder today!

Genre: Romance

Real Life and Other Disasters: A laugh-out-loud British romantic comedy by Merren Tait (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In real life Sarah and Adam can't stand each other. In their virtual lives they adore each other. They just haven't put two and two together. When Sarah is arrested for committing a reckless act, she's mortified to be rescued by the person she's consistently infuriated since high school. Infuriating him's not intentional. He just seems to be around to watch her fall on her face when yet another calamity strikes. The problem is, she can't help but reach out and pull him down with her. Adam is paid for an eight-hour job that usually takes eleven. He can't wait to retreat into the digital world at the end of the day: A virtual reality chatroom set in a quirky corner of the Jane Austen fan fiction universe. Bantering with the woman behind Mister D'Arsy is rapidly becoming his favourite way to dissolve the stresses of the day. When their two worlds hurtle towards inevitable collision, will Sarah and Adam be able to move on from their troubled past, or is this just another disaster in a long-standing tragi-comedy? Warning: contains a host of exciting tropes that may leave you wanting more - enemies to lovers, brother's best friend, second-chance romance, British rom-com, and an Austen chatroom meet cute.

Genre: Romance

Prospect for Murder (Natalie Seachrist Hawaiian Cozy Mystery 1) (A Natalie Seachrist Hawaiian Cozy Myster) by Jeanne Burrows-Johnson (Artemesia Publishing, LLC) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Retired travel writer Natalie Seachrist has had visions since childhood. But the sight of a girl's lifeless body draped over a vintage Mustang shatters her personal world when she learns her vision has been prescient. The horrible truth is that her twin's granddaughter Ariel is dead! While the Honolulu Police Department conducts its customary investigation, Natalie decides to move into the Makiki apartment complex where her grandniece died. Aided by her friend Keoni Hewitt, a retired police detective, and her fleet-footed feline companion Miss Una, Natalie begins her very personal on-site sleuthing. She soon discovers the fascinating ShÀnghai origins of apartment owners Pearl Wong and her sister Jade Bishop... and more than a little discord. Will Natalie be able to solve the riddle of Ariel's death before the police close their investigation without an arrest? Or has Natalie put herself in the way of a killer who's willing to murder again to hide their secret?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Complete Bad Boy Collection by Natasha Stories (12 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

1. Stray Erin Timms took a new job as a veterinarian in Sunshine, Colorado for two important reasons: to get away from her ex, and to give herself a chance at a new life. But when devastating news of her ex follows her there, she begins to think she has made a terrible mistake. Tall, stunning-looking Jon Miles had only one goal: to save the mountain canyon where Sunshine is located from businessmen who want to exploit it. But how can he do that when he is already an outcast? There was nothing to suggest they'd ever meet, much less strike a spark of red-hot romance. Except that Erin can never turn away a stray... 2. Recoil Reluctant step-siblings Julia and Colin meet for the first time at an engagement party for their parents, and dislike each other on sight, despite their obvious physical attraction to one another. They soon find they have a common interest, though - stopping the inappropriate and hasty marriage of her mother to his father. When they discover that the recent death of her father might have had something to do with his father's business, they become allies. But what will they do about their own sizzling chemistry? 3. Bad Boy Stepbrother How did that quote go? Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world... Well, this was a biker bar, not a gin joint, and there wasn't really a town nearby. But to have my long-lost stepbrother show up in the very place I'd washed up a month earlier - that was the same kind of irony. Thank God he wouldn't recognize me. I'd been ten years old when he last saw me seventeen years ago. Too bad for my battered heart that my stepbrother the rock star was hot. 4. Bad Boy Biker ~Cricket~ When my family persuaded me to take one last vacation with them after college graduation, they had no idea that I'd just broken up with my boyfriend. But that wasn't my only secret. I had a much better reason to go to visit Sturgis... ~Zach~ From yards away I watched Jake pick up the girl like he had some kind of ...

Genre: Romance

Behind Her Lies by Bella Perry (Bella Perry LLC) (140 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A second chance romance meets forced proximity as these two exes become neighbors. Josie Marten is ready for this fresh start. If anyone needs one, it's her. Nobody understands why she is moving her and her three-year-old daughter so far away, especially after the accident that changed their lives forever. But she doesn't expect them to understand. How could they? She's perfected the art of lying to those around her. She's hoping to leave the past behind and start over, but when she arrives at her new home, she finds her ex-boyfriend, Drew Warren, living next door. Drew is everything Josie remembers: handsome, charming, and kind. But he's also the man who broke her heart eight years ago. What is he doing here? And why does his grin send tingles through her heart? It doesn't matter. She doesn't have time for the past. Josie is determined to resist Drew's charms, but it's hard when he's so close. Her focus needs to be on the future, one without lies. But Drew is relentless with his chiseled jaw, good heart, and eyes that she could get lost in. Her head says to keep her distance, but her heart wants to let him in. Can she trust him after he hurt her? Will he still want her once he knows what she's been hiding? It's been a long and lonely road living with secrets, but she isn't sure she's ready to share the truth.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Letters to her Darling Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (The Lords of your Heart) by Abigail Agar (156 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Miss Emma Radforde has a secret - a secret that could threaten her happiness. Emma's heart has always belonged to the Duke of Hampshire, and as she attends a masquerade ball in full disguise, her dream of getting closer to him finally comes true... When the two begin to exchange intimate letters, Emma realizes that if she reveals her true identity, she risks losing the one person who makes her feel alive and loved... Could she muster the courage to confess the bitter truth? Jasper Trowbridge, Duke of Hampshire, has a deep longing for something deeper than the empty promises of society's standards. Little does he know that his wish is about to be granted when he meets a mysterious masked lady at the masquerade ball. Sparks fly and Jasper can't help but feel a connection he's never felt before. But when their letters start to exchange, Jasper wonders if his masked lady is an eligible woman of status, or something far more special. Maybe his heart already knows the answer... Emma and Jasper find themselves both drawn together, and yet skirting around one another. She feels the pressure to marry in order to secure her future, while he is expected to obey the orders of the dukedom instead of heeding the call of love. Will their devotion be strong enough to conquer any obstacles they face or will it be crushed under society's expectations? "Letters to her Darling Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

The Earl's Bookish Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Bridget Barton (277 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Marianne Hastings is a devoted daughter, dutifully caring for her ailing father over the last several years. As she reluctantly prepares for the London Season to please her father, she highly doubts she could find a suitable match in the pretentious rituals of the ton. When her father collapses at the opera one night though, a handsome young stranger will offer his assistance and unintentionally capture her heart... Will she be able to get past her prejudice and take the leap to real love? Philip Ramsay, the Earl of Berkeley, has been warned against marrying for love. After making a promise to his father on his deathbed, he is determined to find a suitable match and thus starts courting a fitting lady. When he meets Marianne though, he finds himself surprisingly stricken with her wit, kindness and unique beauty... Will he be able to overlook his father's dying wish and trust his own heart? As they start falling in love, and their paths begin to entwine more than either of them expected, Marianne and Philip must confront society and disheartening family expectations. With Philip's scheming intended sabotaging them as well, will they be able to stay true to their love or will they be forced into loveless marriages of convenience? "The Earl's Bookish Bride" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

Frankenstein 2035: An Arctic Horror by Kev Freeman (75 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A horror mystery suspense It's 2035. Beta, a young Austrian scientist, seeks a cure for her only remaining family member, her disabled brother. She understands she his only hope. After being handed an old recipe for creating life, she accepts an invitation from a mysterious group to join other researchers at an arctic station in Nunavut, Canada. Meanwhile, in that same location, divers pull something, preserved by the almost freezing water, from a wreck which has lain at the bottom of the arctic ocean for more than 200 years. At the station, the team reveal their specialties and find themselves connected in an experiment to restore the spirit of a man who has been dead for two centuries. The experiment soon spins out of control and a horrific sequence of events and personal discoveries erupt within the isolated research station. There is no escape amidst the fury of a freezing arctic storm. How are the recent discovered elements of quantum-mechanics, geo-magnetic fields, fractal patterns and dark matter connected to galvanism and the human spirit? What are the motives of each of the team? Who is the organization? What links Beta to this mysterious group? Can anyone escape the fury of the arctic and its ancient spirits?Chapter 1 Frankenstein 2035 Waiting 16:35 hrs. October 13th, 2035. Terror Bay, King William Island, Nunavut. Temperature 0 C. Passive, the spirit waited and became aware again. The vessel which once carried it, exhausted and vacant. Seeking release those years ago, the spirit had urged its physical embodiment to accept the fate it was due. Lungs purging their air as the body jerked its last breath. Without escape the form had flailed, its gaping mouth gulping the suffocating waters, struggling to welcome them to fill the volume of its airways to the brim. Icy cold sea water percolating through hundreds of tiny alveoli, expelling any remnant of physical presence. Fingers clawed at walls, ceiling and door, the cage held firm. In the darkness, the ...

Genre: Classics

His Saxon Wife (Saxons of Hyrstow Book 2) by C.A. Fray (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

From Amazon #1 Bestseller C.A.Fray comes HIS SAXON WIFE A marriage of convenience... Heartbroken after his wife's death and overwhelmed by the needs of his children, Branton Cutter strikes a marriage bargain with widow Emma Baker. Despite his immense grief, Branton's life takes a chaotic turn when the attraction he feels toward Emma is more than that of their arrangement. A temptation that cannot be ignored... To escape the kingdom's widow tax, Emma agrees to Branton's proposal in order to save a proper dowry for her daughter. Little does she know that sharing a house with the broken man will test her patience as well as her desire. While politics between the church and earldom unravel, peril linked to the past looms over the village of Hyrstow. Will Branton and Emma be able to reconcile their feelings in time to ensure their family's survival?

Genre: Romance

Taming the Beastly Duke's Desires: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Henrietta Harding (66 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The fiery Charlotte Evans never expected to return to Raven Valley, but when an unexpected invitation arrives from her aunt, she finds herself drawn back to the place where her love of plants and flowers was first kindled, a place of mystery and memories. Yet, amid nature's breathtaking charm, she becomes enmeshed in the enigma spun by her neighbour, the tempting Duke of Whitmore. When circumstances bring them scandalously closer, and a mystery unfolds... Will Charlotte find a different side to the devilish man who at first called her a trespasser? William Sinclair is a man with a secret past, and a desire to be left alone. Yet, when he encounters the alluring Charlotte trespassing on his land, his reclusive intentions are tested, and he finds himself at odds with burning thirst for solitude. As events take a dramatic turn, William discovers he can no longer rely solely on himself, and in Charlotte's enticing company, he begins to realise he does not have to. Can his forbidden desire bloom entwined with the malevolent blossoms of his past? As Charlotte and William face their unexpected challenges together, can they put their differences aside, and find common ground, no longer as trespassers on one another's land, but as trespassers on one another's hearts? Against the backdrop of the secluded valley, where passion blooms on every side, Charlotte and William find an unexpected blossoming of sinful romance. However, will their lust's fragrance overpower the ghosts of yesterday and make what at first seemed impossible, possible? Or is it doomed to wither in time? "Taming the Beastly Duke's Desires" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

From Ashes to Forever: An Inspirational Romance Novel (Hearts of the Wild West) by Grace Clemens (145 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Previously published as "Love's Recipe in the Old West" by Grace Clemens. In a twist of fate, Molly's life takes a heart-wrenching turn as a devastating fire destroys her home and family. With her world in ashes and her dreams shattered Molly is forced to reimagine her life and find her own strength. While fleeing her own birthplace where she is being hunted for being the sole survivor of the tragedy, a mail-order bride ad becomes her lifeline. Led by fate to a strange new town, her path intertwines with a mysterious man named Tobias. Will this stranger be the answer to her problems or the beginning of more secrets? A dedicated rancher, Tobias works tirelessly with his family, his heart closed off to the possibility of marriage after a past love left him heartbroken. His parents, longing for him to find happiness, secretly place a mail-order bride ad, fatefully bringing Molly into his life. Although Tobias agrees to court Molly for three months, an arrangement he has no intention of continuing as they spend more time together, their connection deepens, and feelings neither expect, begin to emerge. Will this trigger painful memories of lost love, or will he be convinced that he deserves another chance at it? Their love story flourishes amid hardship and danger, but the shadows of Molly's dangerous past loom ominously. As Tobias and Molly work together to uncover the mysteries of her family's tragic demise, they realize that the danger is not yet over. The question lingers: will they conquer the threats that lurk in the shadows, or will their love story remain incomplete, forever shrouded in uncertainty? "From Ashes to Forever" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

The Captive by Graham Wilson (1 Review)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

Box set of Books 1-3 in Crocodile Dreaming Series. Book 1, The Visitor, tells of how an English backpacker's idyllic trip through the Australian outback becomes a terrifying nightmare when she finds out dark secrets about the man she is travelling with. She escapes but he dies, so she pretends nothing happened. In Book 2, The Victim, the man's body is found in a remote waterhole. What is thought to be a crocodile attack turns into murder and she is charged and brought back to Australia to stand trial. In Book 3, The Void, she is in jail and slowly loosing her mind while police and friends desperately search for clues of what happened on that fateful day, a story she refuses to tell. If you want to keep going with the story after this box set Book 4, The Vanished. and Book 5, The invisible, conclude the series.

Genre: World Literature

Secret (A Wilder Inc. Story Book 1) by Kindle Alexander (Kindle Alexander, LLC.) (1,833 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Tristan Wilder, self-made millionaire and devastatingly handsome CEO of Wilder-Nation is on the verge of a very lucrative buyout. With tough negotiations ahead, he's armed with his acquisition pitch, ready to launch the deal of a lifetime. There's just one glitch. The last thing he expects is to fall for the hot business owner he's trying to sway. Dylan Reeves, computer science engineer and founder of the very successful social media site, Secret, is faced with a life-altering decision. A devoted family man with three kids and a wife, Dylan has been living a secret for years. Fiercely loyal to his convictions, his boundaries blur after meeting the striking owner of the corporation interested in acquiring his company. For the first time in his life, reckless desire consumes him when the gorgeous computer mogul makes an offer he can't refuse. Secret is an award winning, contemporary MM Romance with strong male leads. A standalone story with characters who have moved forward in several other Kindle Alexander stories. Contains a workplace romance. If you enjoy what you read, email me your thoughts.

Genre: Romance

MORI: The Lost Ones Volume 1 by Michael Seagard (Peter Bay Publishing) (71 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

After a strange encounter with a disembodied voice, a reclusive man discovers an impossible connection linking him to his captivating neighbor and her friends. United by their enigmatic bond, they set out to unravel a cosmic mystery that could cost them everything. West Hollywood. Miles "Mori" Morhart has given up on life, hiding from the world and doing all he can to just stay numb. But when an otherworldly voice tells him that he must find a hidden message of unfathomable importance, he emerges from his hazy solitude to find it. His search leads him to his alluring neighbor and her friends, who have reasons of their own for joining his strange quest across modern-day Los Angeles. The message they uncover is deeply eerie and disturbing, pulling them further into a labyrinth with something ominous and uncanny at its center. As the shadows deepen and endanger the lives of his new companions, Mori must find a way to illuminate what's lurking in the darkness... or be consumed by it. A suspenseful mystery infused with ghostly magical realism and touches of uncanny horror, MORI is a novel full of emotional depth -- with heart, hope, and despair in equal measure. "A thriller that grows stranger, creepier, funnier, and more magical throughout. MORI is one of a kind... thoroughly absorbing." -- IndieReader "An inventive, humorous adventure into the cosmically esoteric with a flawed narrator whom readers will root for." -- Kirkus Reviews

Genre: Horror

Watch Me Drown by Autumn Winchester (20 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Benny is no stranger to abuse. He grew up knowing pain in his cult like family. Things didn't get Discover the harrowing journey of Benny, a young boy who has known nothing but abuse and pain throughout his life. From his tumultuous upbringing in a cult-like family to being forcefully sent to a treacherous Boy's Camp, Benny's torment seems never-ending. Starved and confused, he struggles to hold onto hope in this living nightmare. But when a tragic storm brings a sudden end to his suffering, Benny is left to pick up the shattered pieces of his existence. Will he ever find the strength to rebuild his life and rediscover stability? Enter Wyatt, a website designer who unexpectedly enters Benny's life. At the right places but at the wrong times, Wyatt turns Benny's world upside down. As a friend, Wyatt offers solace and support, but can his heart settle for just that? Or will his longing for something more lead to unforeseen consequences? Prepare for a gripping and emotionally charged story of resilience and the power of friendship. In "Watch Me Drown," follow Benny on his journey of survival, as he battles the demons of the past and navigates the intricate webs of his heart. Will he find the redemption he so desperately seeks, or will the ghosts of his past continue to haunt him?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

PowerUp! Box Set 1 (Collections Book 3) by Marie Harte (No Box Books) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

Steamy romantic suspense for the psychics of the PowerUp! team. Four stand-alone mystery romances A casualty of funding wars and an overzealous Defense Department trying to clean up its reputation, the Psychic Warfare Program (PWP) is scrapped in the throes of its infancy. Without the constant physical, mental, and psychic training they've become accustomed to, many of the PWP's best break down. Then one of their own finds a way to make life on the outside work. Thus, the PowerUp! Gym is born. Fitness trainers by day, psychics working investigations by night. Men and women finding love case by case. This set includes The Lost Locket, RetroCog, Whispered Words,and Fortune's Favor. (m/m/f, mf, m/f/m, and mm pairings)

Genre: Romance

Strictly Business (Boss Babes Of Buchannan's) by Kallista Kohl (Chrysanthemum Publishing) (74 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Izabelle has one rule: never mix business and pleasure. It's taken Izabelle Green five years to rebuild what her ex-boyfriend stole from her. With the biggest presentation of her life looming, she can't afford any distractions. Even if that distraction is Jake, a fellow work-a-holic with great shoulders and dreamy eyes she met in the most random way. But with just two weeks until her pitch, she's a one-woman CEO who needs help, and there's something about Jake's delightfully awkward charm that has her wondering if some rules are meant to be broken. Jake Masterson should be thanking his lucky stars. He thought this forced vacation was going to be two weeks of can't-access-the-company-network torture. Instead, he's run into a smart, gorgeous brunette -- not once, but twice -- and she's asking him for help in his area of expertise. There's just one problem, Izabelle is the one woman he shouldn't be talking to, and he can't find the words to tell her why. As their chance encounter at a luxury Sedona resort heats up, both Jake and Izabelle fight the urge to mix personal and professional. But as they bond over life, loss, and having little to no free time, the urge gets harder to resist. With hearts and companies on the line, how are they ever going to keep things strictly business? Strictly Business is a full-length romantic comedy with a happily ever after and all the steamy heat of the Arizona sun.

Genre: Romance

THE ONE-OH SYNDICATE: A Metaverse Thriller by William Kurth (Highdesertwriter.com) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Dominic Argosi and his FBI Metaverse Crimes Team are back, battling both old and new adversaries, not the least of which are members of a new presidential administration nefariously embracing the digital world and its rising power player. With the Metaverse serial killer safely in the confines of a federal supermax, Americans have returned to a sense of normalcy, at least what passes for normal in a world intertwined with Virtual Reality. But when a Journalist is viciously murdered in the nation's capital, it sets in motion a series of events spawning a domestic and geopolitical struggle involving far more than humankind. As the body count rises, so do the twists and turns.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Cody: REED HAWTHORNE SECURITY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE by Danielle Pays (69 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

He might get his second chance at love if he can keep her safe. Lucy He left without a word. After all his promises. It destroyed me. Now he's back, and if he thinks he can just barge back into my life, he has another thing coming. He might be even sexier than he once was, and yeah, my heart might still ache for him. But I can't forgive him. But when my jerk of an ex-husband entangles me in his criminal pursuits, I have no choice but to lean on Cody. He's changed. But so have I. And now I must lean on him for security, even though it's dangerous for my heart. Cody Thirteen years ago, I had no choice but to walk away from her and never look back. It's been my biggest regret. When my latest assignment as a team member of Reed Hawthorne Security puts me right next to my hometown, she's all I can think about. Nothing prepares me for the moment I see her again. Or the moment I discover the man I'm protecting is her ex-husband. When the threat extends to Lucy, I'll do what it takes to keep her safe. Even if she doesn't want my protection. Because now that I've seen her, I can't let her go again. Grab this heart-pounding romantic suspense with a perfect mix of romance and action with a swoon-worthy former Navy SEAL determined to heal the heartbreak he caused years ago. If you like twists and turns, second-chance love, and redemption, then you won't want to miss this book! Cody is the prequel for the Reed Hawthorne Security series written by Danielle Pays. It can be read as a standalone. What readers are saying: ?????????? As usual Danielle Pays has the greatest mix of intrigue, danger, flawed characters and of course all this wrapped around a second chance love story. ?????????? Keeps you on the edge of your seat till the last page! ?????????? A superb book that is thrilling and action-packed!

Genre: Romance

Forms of List-Making: Epistemic, Literary, and Visual Enumeration by Roman Alexander Barton (Palgrave Macmillan) Price verified 3 hours ago

This open access book attempts to show that an examination of the list's formal features has the potential to produce genuine insights into the production of knowledge, the poetics of literature and the composition of visual art. Following a conceptual introduction, the twelve single-authored chapters place the list in a variety of well-researched contexts, including ancient Roman historiography, medieval painting, Enlightenment periodicals, nineteenth-century botanical geography, American Beat poetry and contemporary photobooks. With its interdisciplinary approach, this book is a unique contribution to an emerging field dedicated to the study of lists.

Genre: Literary Criticism

Knock Knock: An absolutely pulse-racing, heart-stopping crime thriller (Detectives Lockhart and Green Book 1) by Chris Merritt (Bookouture) (1,579 Review)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

????? 'Wow. I absolutely loved this book!... I was not able to put it down from the moment I started it, so much so that I devoured it in just two days.' Goodreads reviewer Natasha Mayston wasn't expecting anyone to knock on her door so late at night. And she has no idea that the face staring back at her is the last one she'll ever see... As Detective Dan Lockhart is called to a wealthy London street to investigate Natasha's death, he's startled by the similarity to a previous case. Noticing the cable-tie restraints and the tiny scratches on Natasha's wedding finger, Dan already knows what he will find if he looks in her mouth - the metal ball which choked her to death. He knows Natasha isn't the killer's first victim and is certain that he will strike again. Months earlier, Kim Hardy was found in the same position in a run-down hotel across the city - an identical silver ball in her throat. But Kim's murderer was caught and sent to prison - did they arrest the wrong man? And what connects the two victims? Fearing that he's dealing with a psychopathic serial killer, Dan calls in psychologist Dr Lexi Green to help him to get into the perpetrator's mind. Tough and smart, Lexi will stop at nothing to hunt down the man responsible for the deaths. Then, another body is discovered, just as Lexi finds a clue online leading to the killer. Dan's team aren't convinced, but in pushing Lexi away from the investigation, they force her to dig further into the case on her own. Convinced that she's on to something, she puts herself in unthinkable danger... but can Dan piece together the clues and identify the killer before it's too late? Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Cara Hunter will love this thrilling new series from Chris Merritt. From an explosive start to a heart-stopping finale, you will not want to put this book down! What readers are saying about Knock Knock: 'Gripping from the get go... Impossible to put down once you start... The fact ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Run. (Wulver Rising Book 1) by Lydia Maine (Lydia Maine Publishing) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Lya I run. It's just who I am. Whenever things get tough, I bail. Every new situation I find myself in, I have an exit strategy. Because I know what could happen if I don't. Things are about to get bad, and I don't understand how or why. I'm in a new place, with no pre-existing connections. I've developed a life for myself where no one could suspect a thing out of the ordinary. I fit in - or at least try to. But here I am, ready to run. Let's just hope I do so in time. *** Oliver I didn't ask to be in these shoes. In fact, I was thoroughly looking forward to a life of little more than personal responsibility. I never saw my future tied to this place, no matter how much it is a part of me. The responsibility was thrust upon me, and with no one else left to step up, I had no choice. These are my people - my family - and this is my home. I couldn't turn my back, even if I wanted to. That's a type of betrayal I would never be able to stomach. Any semblance of my plans years ago have fallen by the wayside, but that's just the nature of the beast - and I am the beast. Times are changing. I can feel it in my bones. I just hope we are ready, and I am capable of protecting those that are relying on me.

Genre: Fantasy

Icing the Puck (New York Empires Book 2) by Isabo Kelly (T&D Publishing) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The New York Empires are back... this time three new players will find their HEA and maybe a little more. Light the Lamp by Isabo Kelly Geneticist Dr. Ann Bell never thought she'd have a normal life or a normal relationship. She moves to New York hoping her "Devil's spawn" half sister can help her control the fire curse that's haunted her her whole life. Without help, Ann fears she'll kill someone. Finding a confusing, handsome, overwhelming hockey player was never part of the plan. But when that man proves to be someone she could love, things get a lot more complicated for Ann. New York Empires defenseman Brody Evans never expects to find the woman of his dreams wandering the physical therapy center. He's never met anyone like Ann Bell, and he wants more from her than any other woman before. But Ann's keeping a secret that could tear them apart. For the first time in his life, Brody feels helpless. He's a fighter, though, and Ann is a woman he'll fight for, no matter what it takes. Crossing the Lines by Stacey Agdern Kayleigh Emerson knows that she shouldn't get involved with a teammate of her brother's. But the chemistry between her and rookie sensation Max St. Laurent is unmistakable. Max St. Laurent is captivated by the talented violinist who happens to be his captain's sister. Unfortunately, he doesn't need his unique combination of empathy and telepathy to realize there'll be problems if he pursues her. But when mandatory English conversational sessions lead to a fake date that feels all too real, Max and Kayleigh must decide whether to cross the line between friendship and love. Change It Up by Kenzie MacLir Reiner Jahr is in his second year of playing for the New York Empires. As a boy from Setså, Norway, he dreamed of nothing but winning the Stanley Cup, and with his stick-handling skills, it's close to becoming real. But finding out he's the son of a god isn't something he's equipped to handle, and when he runs into his ...

Genre: Romance

Echo and Ember: A Paranormal Murder Mystery (NightShade Forensic FBI Files Book 4) by A.J. Scudiere (Griffyn Ink) (633 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

"This is a five-star series. Loved it!! Can't wait for the next one, please!!" FBI Agents Donovan and Eleri left their last case with a sense of unease. Unable to close the investigation, they've been thrown into their next assignment far too fast. A string of strange arson-based murders are just part of the trouble. Not only is former agent Wade de Gottardi on their team for this one, so are two other NightShade agents: Dana Brantley and Christina Pines. The problem is, Eleri is no longer the senior agent, Dana is. Maybe their boss no longer trusts them, or maybe it's simply because four people have already died. Either way, Donovan and Eleri are no longer in control of the case as they hunt a serial killer who's getting bolder with each success. While Eleri and Donovan are just getting their special skills in hand, Dana and Christina are more at ease with theirs. While Dana's talents prove useful, Christina's are frightening... and suspicious. As old cases rear their ugly heads, Eleri and Donovan get drawn into the mysteries of their fellow NightShade agents. Will their new team implode from distrust before they crack the case? Their unique talents may not be enough to save them from a seemingly unstoppable killer. Echo & Ember is the fourth book in the NightShade Forensic FBI Files series by USA Today bestselling author A.J. Scudiere. This book can be read as a standalone, but readers who love paranormal investigations and FBI thrillers will want to read the entire series!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

To Him That Hath: a Tale of the West of Today by Ralph Connor (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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Genre: Drama & Plays

Unleashed by Aria Glazki (Anika Press) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"A mesmerizing narrative filled with magic, political intrigue, and forbidden love. Unleashed is a must-read." -- Readers' Favorite A one-night stand with the sexy new dragon in town could force her into a fight to the death. Still, worth it? Tia's been hiding among the humans for hundreds of years, evading her so-called birthright. But when a hot new dragon arrives in her city, she doesn't run fast enough. The pull to be with her own kind is just too strong. Too bad the newcomer is determined to drag her back for the ritual she escaped. Did she say "ritual"? Make that "fight to the death." Azar never dreamed he'd be the one to find her: the spoiled, selfish royal who doomed all the dragons. Only it turns out the Zubir's sister is nothing like he was told. She's fierce, shrewd, and stunning, and she throws everything he believes into question. The one thing Azar knows without a doubt? Bringing her home is dragonkind's only hope. -- Unleashed is a sizzling dragon shifter romance featuring a strong heroine fighting magic and politics to save a species that wants her dead. Then there's her one-night-stand-turned-hostage, igniting all sorts of sparks she can't ignore. Too bad even a dragon can end up burned. This is a complete standalone romantasy, with enemies to lovers, forced proximity, portal fantasy, a delicious slow burn, morally grey characters, and he falls first.

Genre: Fantasy

Autumn's Magical Pact (Maidens of the Mystical Stones Book 1) by Leigh Ann Edwards (18 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Can one choice alter destiny or is fate set in stone? After her father's unexplained disappearance, the entrancingly beautiful healer Rhianwyn Albray finds herself in a perilous position. She's nineteen, living alone, and unwed -- which, by the king's law, is strictly forbidden. Several men rally to claim her as their bride, but when a mysterious Irishman, Lord Broccan Mulryan, requests the king's permission to wed her, Rhianwyn immediately objects. Though he is handsome and there is an undeniable physical attraction, he's also demanding, arrogant, and not husband material. Rhianwyn meets with her three closest friends, Elspeth, Selena, and Lilliana, at the mystical stone circle near their small English village. Bemoaning their inevitable and undesired fates, each presumes the others will fare better. Then a peculiar old crone offers them a magical opportunity to trade lives -- a binding pact that will forever change them, their friendships, and their destinies. With a world of possibilities ahead of her, Rhianwyn must decide: is there a future for her with Lord Broccan?

Genre: Romance

Field Rules (Romancing the Ruins Book 1) by Carla Luna (47 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

What happens in the field, stays in the field. Or does it? After the disastrous way her first archaeological dig ended, graduate student Olivia Sanchez abandoned her dreams of fieldwork. Now, thanks to a last-minute teaching opportunity in Cyprus, she'll get another chance to explore ancient history firsthand. This time, failure isn't an option. But digging up the past takes on a whole new meaning when she's forced to team up with her ex, shovel bum Rick Langston. For years, Rick has proven his archaeological skills all over the Mediterranean. But with no graduate degree -- and a habit of attracting trouble -- his reputation could use a little rehab. All he has to do is play by the rules while he's in Cyprus and he'll secure a coveted recommendation for his next job. Until Olivia resurfaces like a cursed relic from the past. Given that their last fling nearly led to their academic ruin, Olivia and Rick can't afford to repeat their past mistakes. But as they work together under the scorching Mediterranean sun, the heat between them proves impossible to ignore. Field Rules is a second-chance, opposites-attract romance featuring a roguish hero, a fish-out-of-water heroine, and heaps of nerdy archaeological references. It can be read as a standalone.

Genre: Romance

Over the Line (Sierra Hockey Book 1) by Elise Faber (266 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

I'm snowed in. With a famous hockey player. My life has been a disaster. I've lost my job, my apartment, and my direction, so when my best friend suggests a week trip up to her house in Tahoe, I jump on the chance for a change in scenery. Only, I didn't anticipate Snowmageddon. I didn't anticipate being trapped on the side of the road and rescued by a famous hockey player -- and certainly not by Lake Jordan, star center for the Sierra Hockey team, model, and entrepreneur. I didn't anticipate having to share his house. Or that there would only be one bedroom. And I didn't anticipate... that he might want to keep me. Forever.

Genre: Romance

One Night Forever: (One Night Forever Saga) by Amy C. Beckinsale (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

NEW AND IMPROVED SECOND LAUNCH OF ONE NIGHT FOREVER! One look turned my world upside down. It was supposed to last one night but my heart wanted forever. A nine-to-five dead-end job with no prospects wasn't the life I planned for myself, but I only had myself to blame. Art was my dream. I wanted to see my creations in the Tate Modern display alongside the great artists of our time. How did I end up leaning on a counter, twiddling my thumbs watching the newest customer make a mess of the display I just tidied up? A series of missed opportunities and wrong turns. Something needed to change and fast. I couldn't take anymore, so I escaped out the back of the shop. The last thing I expected was a call from my best friend insisting I meet her in London for a night out. Her offer sounded better than a night looking up job openings with takeout and beer. That choice changed my life. Emma offered me a position at JMC. There was just one problem. The boss and CEO of JMC is Aidan Costello, the incredibly successful billionaire who also happens to be off-the-charts hot. I knew he was someone special as soon as our eyes met. The chemistry between us was electric but pursuing our desire could cost more than just our relationship. *** Follow Megan and Aidan on their journey to happiness throughout the One Night Forever Saga -- Filled with excitement, secrets, surprises, humour, sass, drama, and a lot of hotties! Book Two - One Night Until Forever Book Three - One Night Together Forever

Genre: Romance

Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established by John R. ( Roy) Musick Price verified 5 hours ago

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Genre: Drama & Plays

Timewrecked: Collision With Destiny (Sapphire Chronicles Book 1) by VV Sinclair (Suma Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

If you could erase EVIL from history by changing ONE THING in the past, would you do it? What if it all went horribly WRONG? Prepare for a collision with destiny! Elizabeth Sapphire, 26th century professional time traveler and temporal scientist, is on the verge of a breathtaking discovery when a rogue temporal wave hits her asteroid, stranding her and her cat in 1909, in Gilded Age New York City, without a time machine! Sapphire has only one sure way to return to the 26th century: find her U-boat, customized for time travel, from whenever in time it is, refuel it and jump away before Anacron time enforcers catch up with her. Sounds like a plan - until Sapphire encounters Primeval, a time cult on a crusade to steal her discovery so they can rewrite history according to their twisted vision. Will Sapphire evade Anacron and the clutches of the enigmatic Primeval before her own distant past and mind-blowing destiny catch up with her? Join Elizabeth Sapphire as she battles to save the nature of time itself. Will she preserve history, or remain timewrecked in the past? Get your copy of Timewrecked today and unravel the mysteries of time in this science fiction time travel adventure.

Genre: Science Fiction

The Reaper of Washington County by Steven Banner (10 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Young Sean Callahan appears to be lost. His father who was a legendary Lawman, has just passed away. He did however train his son to be a leader and to follow in his footsteps. In the year 1894, he began working on the sea vessel the Intrepid. With the whaling trade slowing. He sets his sights on something else. The one thing Sean knows he can't run away from... His uncle is the courageous Captain James Callahan who runs the Boston Office for U.S. Marshals. He gives Sean a new start in life, by becoming a marshal himself. Later ordered to an obscure town seeming hidden in Rhode Island. His mission is to find out what happened to four missing women. Under the watchful eye of retired Major Jeremiah Lancaster. He tries to understand what everyone appears to be hiding, in a town filled with folklore and superstition. With seemingly no clues. He must track down who is responsible or return home a complete failure. His new boss, Colonel Robert Goldberg is running for a seat on the United States Senate. Each day he eagerly awaits the answers that could ignite his campaign. By day, the young marshal hunts for a killer, and at night he must protect them from one. What he discovers will amaze you and that is just the beginning. The secrets must come out. So, step up and get ready. It's going to be one hell of a ride. The adventure starts now. Get your copy today.

Genre: Classics

Environmental Knowledge, Race, and African American Literature (Literatures, Cultures, and the Environment) by Matthias Klestil (Palgrave Macmillan) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This open access book suggests new ways of reading nineteenth-century African American literature environmentally. Combining insights from ecocriticism, African American studies, and Foucauldian theory, Matthias Klestil examines forms of environmental knowledge in African American writing ranging from antebellum slave narratives and pamphlets to Charlotte Forten's journals, Booker T. Washington's autobiographies, and Charles W. Chesnutt's short fiction. The volume highlights how literary forms of environmental knowledge in the African American tradition were shaped by the histories of slavery and race, mainstream environmental writing traditions, and African American forms of expression and intertextuality. Turning to the Underground Railroad, debates over education and home-building, and the aesthetics of the pastoral and the georgic, Environmental Knowledge, Race, and African American Literature provides an original perspective on the African American ecoliterary traditionthat uncovers new facets of canonical and understudied texts and offers new directions for ecocriticism and African American studies.

Genre: Literary Criticism

The Culling: The Luna's Vampire Prince Book 1 by Bella Moondragon (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Prince Rafe leans over me, holding himself up on one elbow as he gazes at my face. I feel his eyes wandering over every surface from my brow to my eyes, down my nose, to my lips and chin, and then returning to hold my gaze for a second. The small smile at the corner of his mouth makes me think he likes what he sees. His hand is cool when it brushes a loose curl from my cheek, but I don't jerk away from him. I have no idea what's going on. I don't understand why I'm here. I don't know what will happen tomorrow. It seems like a lot of powerful people want me -- dead or alive. And yet, all I can think about right now is how badly I want this vampire's hands on my body. *** I live in a desolate village on the edge of the Vampire King's lands. This used to be wolf shifter territory, but now, we are just trying to survive. When I mess up and find myself in a culling, I know I'm dead. No wolf shifters ever survive these events. And after the stunt I pulled in the middle of the village, Prince Rafe probably wants me dead. Is it a good thing or a bad thing when a vampire looks at you like you're a snack? Something tells me, once I reach the castle, I'll be missing my miserable existence in the village. But then -- it turns out I have no freaking idea who I even am, and when the royals start referring to me as Princess Ainslee, I realize my life is about to take a turn -- for better or worse. Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger. You will need to read Books 2 and 3 to finish Ainslee and Rafe's tale.(But it's so good, you'll want to keep reading!) From the author of The Alpha King's Breeder, One Weekend with the Billionaire, and Shared by the Sexy Billionaire Twins.

Genre: Romance