Climbing Irish by James F Walsh Price verified 5 hours ago

Can Northern Ireland Catholics, demeaned as Papists, climb out of England's Plantation's religious bigotry and ethnic intolerance? In 1922, when England broke Ireland apart, Papists Michael and Bridget Connolly undergo a Plantation Minister's sniper fire. They escape to Free Ireland and are demeaned as 'Orangemen'. In 1925 Immigration is to Chicago a City riven with Prohibition's organized crime gangs. Michael, a master carpenter, is not free from criminal Labor Organizers, and Bridget demeaned as 'Irish Immigrant Trash.' The Great Depression does not reduce Michael or Bridget to residue resulting from England's Planation during America's pre-revolutionary days. In 1938, the opportunity to operate his own business organization lures Michael, Bridget, and their four Chicago born children to Oklahoma City during the height of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, during the plight of the 'Okies,' folks too troubled to be intolerant. In 1939, a move to Dallas finds the Connollys meeting head-on with intolerance in the form of 'Dirty Catholic Yankee.' The Connolly lads find themselves in fist fights. Yet, Michael's work expands and Bridget dedicates her energies to the donut road of pacification. In 1943, Michael's mathematical talents win him a position with a Detroit Metallurgy Firm. The Conollys relocate where intolerance takes the form of Hillbilly.No matter the bigotry and intolerance, the Connolly's are CLIMBING IRISH.

Genre: Sagas

The Obsidian Druid (The Age of Aikana Book One) by Caroline Barnard-Smith (Night Trident Press) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Three monstrous tumari escaped the labyrinthine dungeon beneath the sea. One ripped apart the frozen homeland of the Asrai, staining the ice crimson with their blood. One blundered its way into the ancient forest of Nymed, and one rose in the city of Armoria, crushing buildings and bone beneath its great webbed feet. Only Dewer -- ageless High Lord of the city -- knows the truth behind the creatures' wanton destruction, and he hasn't trusted anyone with his secrets for over one hundred years. Gwin, a moon-blessed Asrai with the ability to freeze flesh, arrives in Armoria determined to raise an army against the man who slaughtered her family. When she discovers that city guard, Vanth, harbours magick of her own, she knows she would make a powerful ally, but Vanth would rather see Gwin hang than turn traitor. Vanth the Vile is many things: a skilled swordswoman, a debauched tavern crawler, and a Salt Sword fiercely loyal to the High Lord who saved her from a life on the streets. The one thing she never wanted to be was moon-blessed. In a city where those caught using magick without permission are left to rot in Dewer's Pit, embracing her burgeoning powers would be a dangerous gamble. The twin moons of Joria are turning. For a century, the night has shone silver in Mamai's cold light, but when Aikana comes to the fore, the world will dazzle beneath her violet glow. The Changing of the Moons heralds a time of unrest and upheaval, and Vanth has a devastating decision to make. The Obsidian Druid is book one of The Age of Aikana -- a dark epic fantasy set in a rich world of cut-throat cities, satyr warriors, rum-soaked taverns, scheming witches, and creeping forests besieged by the horrors that crawl in the shadows.

Genre: Horror

Draco: An Alien Warrior Romance (Fated Mates of the Sarkarnii Book 1) by Hattie Jacks (1,462 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

He's the alien dragon shifter with the soul as black as night, and he's claimed me as his fated mate. I was escaping from my stalker ex when they took me from Earth. Dropped into a hellish alien maze where all I am is potential food. Until I run headlong into a huge, smoking hot alien dragon, covered in golden scales and an ego which could light up a planet. Draco rules the prison maze they call the Kirakos and he says I belong to him. Do I get any choice? No. Do I have any other options? Also no. Am I going to let him win? Hell no. I didn't escape from one nightmare, just to replace him with another. If this alien wants me, he's going to have to fight for my heart. Only the more I get to know Draco, the more I realize I'm not the only one here with a past. He has everything to lose in the Kirakos, and now he's at risk of losing me too. And if a Sarkarnii male loses his fated mate it will be the only thing to break this powerful, dominant dragon shifter warrior. Even after everything I've been through, I'm not sure I'm ready to break him. Not yet. A spicy sci-fi romance from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Hattie Jacks explodes onto your ereader. An alien dragon shifter meets his fated mate in the one place, at the one time he least expects it. Enemies to lovers, this book contains one grumpy alien warlord, growls, snarls and plenty of 'mine'. You will fall for Draco, he insists you do...

Genre: Romance

Myth & Legend: Legacy of Legends: Book One by Angie Collins (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Legacy of Legends: Myth and Legend" unfurls a spellbinding tapestry of intrigue, where shades of gray blur the lines between heroism and darkness. At the heart of the saga is Layla, a complex figure whose journey of self-discovery leads her into the murky depths of her own morality. Raised among humans with no knowledge of her celestial lineage, Layla's awakening to her power -- the ability to wield the night -- propels her into a realm where the boundaries between right and wrong are mired in ambiguity. Under the tutelage of Rio, a mentor with his own agenda, Layla grapples with the implications of her newfound abilities. Yet, as she delves deeper into the mysteries of her heritage, Layla is confronted with the unsettling realization that her powers may be a double-edged sword -- a force for both liberation and destruction. Embracing her role as a harbinger of change, Layla navigates a treacherous path where alliances are forged and broken, and the very fabric of reality hangs in the balance. Alongside Layla strides Caspian, a figure from the fabled realm of Aetheria whose enigmatic presence only serves to deepen the shadows that envelop her. Their burgeoning connection teeters on the precipice of passion and peril, blurring the lines between loyalty and betrayal. As Layla grapples with the consequences of her choices, she finds herself ensnared in a web of intrigue where the distinction between friend and foe is as elusive as the shifting sands of time. "Legacy of Legends: Myth and Legend" is a riveting odyssey through realms both tangible and ethereal, where the boundaries of morality are tested and the true nature of heroism is called into question. In a world where darkness and light converge, Layla's journey serves as a testament to the complexities of the human soul and the enduring allure of the unknown.

Genre: Romance

Draxx: An Alien Warrior Romance (Fated Mates of the Sarkarnii Book 2) by Hattie Jacks (832 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

He's called a monster, a beast, a dragon, and he's chosen me. I think I'm in trouble. Again. Yeah, alien abduction is for suckers. If I thought my life was bad before I woke up in the alien prison, it's just about to get a whole load worse, because I've been rescued by an alien warrior who is much better at stripping flesh from bone than being a hero. Draxx has glowing green scales, endless muscles, huge claws and very often, a tail. He also prefers not to wear pants. He has cheekbones I could cut myself on and a set of lips which are very good at kissing. Ask me how I know... I'm on a personal mission. Not only am I not going to let alien abduction beat me, I'm going to find the other humans I heard in my part of the prison and free them. Nothing's going to stand in my way. Not even the big green scaled alien warrior with a domination streak, dirty talk and burning desire to make me his mate. If he doesn't get out of my way, I won't be responsible for what happens next. The problem is, I think it's going to be him stealing my heart. The Fated Mates of the Sarkarnii series continues with DRAXX, a warrior with a huge heart who doesn't believe he deserves love and a human who has had her heart crushed one too many times. Spicy, delicious and with always a HEA.

Genre: Romance

The Count of Monte Cristo: Illustrated edition in English and Spanish by Alexandre Dumas (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Why pay more? the best classics at the best price and with fine benefits. "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas is a captivating tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Edmond Dantès, a young sailor, is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the forbidding Château d'If. During his incarceration, he discovers a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo, which becomes the key to his elaborate plan for vengeance. Upon his escape, Dantès transforms into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, systematically exposing those who betrayed him. The novel unfolds with intricate plotting, intertwining the lives of characters such as the virtuous Mercedes, the noble Fernand, and the ambitious Villefort. As the Count's revenge unfolds, the narrative delves into themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. "The Count of Monte Cristo" is a timeless masterpiece, celebrated for its exploration of the human psyche and its reflection on the enduring power of forgiveness and redemption.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Sinister Series: Series collection by Jessica Hall (13 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In an instant, your entire world can be turned upside down and tossed into chaos. It takes only minutes for everything you have ever known to be ripped away from you, but it takes years to adjust to your new version of normal. Now they keep us locked away, held for their survival, prolonging our inevitable deaths for their sick amusement. Dragons, vampires, and all those things we thought were just myth and legend crawled out of the shadows and sent the world into the total darkness of our misery. We were at their mercy, and mercy wasn't something they had. Yet, a few of us didn't plan to sit idle. No, we longed for our freedom and were determined to make it out of this hell. What I wasn't prepared for was them finding us. Death, I accepted that, knew it would come eventually. What I wasn't expecting were the very monsters that tortured us to recapture us. They forced me to watch those with me die; before claiming I was theirs to keep. Claiming that I was their fated mate, that they were my destiny, a destiny I never wanted. One I couldn't comprehend. I had not one claiming to be my mate but two -- one who despised humans like me. The other was hellbent on keeping me while his mate was hellbent on killing me. What made it worse was that they were both kings of the world they had created, a world designed to enslave humankind. So I found myself in a situation where I was trapped with the very monsters that destroyed humankind, a slave to them. Property. I just had to fight the temptation of them, the pull of a bond I never thought existed... and just maybe, I will survive. If not, I will take them to hell with me.

Genre: Romance

The Beauty in Grace: A Dark Contemporary Why Choose Romance (Gracie's Redemption Series Book 1) by Reese Jett (26 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Rule number one is simple; you don't get better unless you decide you want to. Despite Gracie Walker's seemingly perfect upbringing with two doting parents, addiction still took hold of her and wouldn't let go. For eight long years, she wandered through life in a haze and booze in her veins. Hope evaporated with every sip she took. But now, Gracie wants nothing more than to get better. After losing the baby she wasn't even sure she wanted and never dared hope for, Gracie knows she would through hell to reclaim what is rightfully hers. But sobriety is no joke. Everyone she thought she could rely on have moved on with new loves... or so it seems. With Gracie focused on rebuilding the life she squandered all those years ago, she barely has time to react when the current girlfriend of her former flame tries to destroy everything she's worked hard for. With so much stacked against her, can she find the beauty in Grace? *** EXTREME WARNING! Please be strongly advised that this book contains harsh language and a few sex scenes. This is a Why Choose book/series. The heroine does not choose one love partner but instead chooses multiple. Please be advised of this before entering the book.

Genre: Romance

Powerful Deception: A Mafia Romance by Jocelyne Soto (Mystic Luna Publishing) (188 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The world that we live in is a very dark place. Everywhere you look there is blood looming. There are powerful individuals waiting for you to take your last breath. Powerful individuals that would strap you to a chair and let you suffer. It's those powerful men and women that took my father from me, the ones I'm going after. Starting with Dante Rossetti. He called the hit that took the most meaningful person in my life down. I will take him down, watch every inch of his life burn to a crisp, even if I have to pretend to be someone else entirely and lie my way into his life. I will destroy the man that everyone calls the devil and he won't see a thing that is coming his way. Powerful Deception is a mafia romance. This story does contain some subjects that may not be suitable for everyone. Please visit my website on more information regarding content warnings.

Genre: Romance

Shadows of Betrayal: A Nebula's Edge Chronicle by Hunter Blackwell (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Get ready to embark on a thrilling space adventure like no other in "Shadows of Betrayal," the second installment of the captivating "A Nebula's Edge Chronicle" series. Author Hunter Blackwell has crafted a masterful tale that seamlessly blends pulse-pounding action, intricate political intrigue, and rich character development, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable reading experience. At the heart of this epic story is Captain Tobin Fisk, a rising star in the Empire's ranks who finds himself at the helm of the legendary starship Nebula's Edge. As Fisk navigates the treacherous waters of galactic politics and faces off against the enigmatic Void Collective, he must rely on his sharp wit, unwavering courage, and the unbreakable bonds of loyalty that bind his crew together. Blackwell's vividly imagined universe is a testament to his storytelling prowess, filled with exotic alien worlds, advanced technologies, and a cast of complex, multi-faceted characters. Each character, from the brilliant and enigmatic Dr. Dex to the fiercely loyal Ensign Verix, is meticulously crafted, adding depth and nuance to the story and making the world of the Nebula's Edge Chronicle series feel truly alive. As Fisk and his crew delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Void Collective and its enigmatic leader, they find themselves drawn into a web of conspiracies and hidden agendas that threaten to unravel the very fabric of the Empire. With danger lurking around every corner and the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Fisk must confront not only the enemies without but also the demons within as he grapples with the weight of his newfound responsibilities and the ghosts of his past. But "Shadows of Betrayal" is more than just a thrilling space opera; it is a deeply human story that explores the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. Through Fisk's journey, Blackwell deftly weaves together themes ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Faun Over Me: A Sapphic Monster Romance (Camp Cryptid) by B.L. Brown (13 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Welcome to Camp Cryptid As the new Assistant Director of Elkwater Music Camp, Avery Payne has sixteen weeks between her and her Carnegie Mellon dream. Sixteen weeks working at the only human-inhuman band camp in the nation. Just enough time to have her world turned upside down by a curly-haired faun. Cricket is ready to fight for her woodland home against the Georgia Men who would buy it out from under her. In search of her cousin -- the only faun to have integrated with the broader human world -- Cricket finds herself stranded at Elkwater Music Camp. The roads are closed, her cousin is gone, and the red-headed Assistant Director can't seem to leave her alone. When a mysterious and violent monster threatens the camp, Cricket and Avery band together, discovering the truth behind the land grabs in Green Bank and their undeniable attraction to each other. Faun Over Me is book one in the Camp Cryptid series. Each book will take place in and around Elkwater Music Camp and feature different relationships among the staff of the camp and the surrounding hills.

Genre: Romance

The Sword God Reincarnated in the Primordial Era: A Cultivation Adventure (VOL.1) by Qing Jian Bai (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Lin Feng, originally the leader of the Taibai Sword Sect, was reborn after an accident into the ancient era 300,000 years ago, his soul inhabiting the body of a junior disciple in the Sword Sect. Within this vast and complex organization of the Sword Sect, Lin Feng started from the weakest branch and gradually unveiled the prelude to this era. In this era, where prodigies abound and the strong emerge in great numbers, watch how he wields the sword in his hand to reach the pinnacle once again!

Genre: Fantasy

Hidden Gem: MM Fantasy Romance (Chronicles of City M Book 1) by Lissa Kasey (323 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Can love conquer all in a world where monsters lurk around every corner? Shane and Misaki will find out. Shane, a hardened detective, bears the burden of a monstrous affliction that threatens to consume him. But his solitary existence is disrupted by Misaki, a captivating hustler with secrets of his own. As they work together to solve a string of brutal crimes, they find themselves inexorably drawn to one another. Despite the horrors they witness and the darkness that threatens to engulf them, they cannot deny the fierce passion that burns between them. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens not only their lives but the fate of humanity itself. With danger closing in, they must fight to protect what they hold most dear. But in a world where monsters lurk around every corner, can their love truly conquer all? Or will they be swallowed up by the darkness that surrounds them?

Genre: Romance

Not Like Us (Empathic Humanity Book 1) by Doc Honour (14 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Winner, Best Science Fiction Novel, 2023 Royal Palm Literary Awards! How do you escape totalitarian control? Jake Palatin is forced to develop an antimatter bomb on the planet Verdant, where global war using his technology is terrifyingly close. Zofia, a woman with a secret, tempts him to resist. She also has a solution, a new technology for empathic connection that might save humanity. Fleeing in desperation, they confront a powerful foe who holds everything in totalitarian control. They must learn to trust each other while facing oppressive police, devious leaders, and a war that could break out at any instant. Danger looms at every step, while love threatens to derail all their plans. Success is crucial. One mistake, and Verdant will go the way of a dozen other worlds, including old Earth: dead to everything. Humanity destroys every world it touches, because those other people are "Not Like Us." Jake and Zofia discover the key.

Genre: Political

Harmonia (The Azure Series Book 1) by A.L. Hawke (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Amazon women wage war on man. In the late Bronze Age, the fourteenth century B.C., an Amazon nymph dares steal forbidden fruit from the gods. But Harmonia Ambrosia's crime is not only the taste of a pomegranate, her offense is far worse when seized within enemy lands. Greek gods descend from Mount Olympus. Demeter and her daughter Persephone, also known as Cora, look down upon this rebel. But not Hades. Hades becomes enamored with her. With enchanted gifts of war from her lover and champion god Hades, Harmonia fights the dwarfs of Napea and the Hinterland tribes of man. Soon she and her daughter, the princess Nefertiti, lead an Amazon army so far south it even threatens the Pharaoh Amenhotep III of Egypt. But as total conquest lies finally within her grasp, only by sacrifice to gods she loathes can there be any hope of reclaiming peace with man. Harmonia is an epic Greek and Egyptian mythical fantasy prequel to Cora: Rise of the Fallen Goddess, Book I, in the Azure Series.

Genre: Fantasy

Montague's Carnival of Delights and Terror by Jamie Stewart (26 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Kansas, 1983. Joe Cage wanders into the quiet farming community of Marybell looking for work. To his good fortune he discovers that he isn't the only stranger that's come to town. Montague's Carnival of Delights and Terror, a traveling carnival, is setting up and looking for help. Lily Grey, like the other kids, is excited at the prospect of riding the rides, especially Journey Through The Crypt - the carnival's ghost train. That is, until she goes missing inside it, until all that can be found of her is a teddy bear coated in blood. Montague's Carnival of Delights and Terror is Jamie Stewart's love letter to the horror novels of the 70s and 80s Those books shaped his younger years and made him fall in love with reading. Montague's Carnival of Delights and Terror offers fun, but you'll find there's nothing fair about what's happening on the Ghost Ride. This book is an absolute roller coaster; pulling you in slowly, raising the tension, and dropping you full speed into twists that leave you screaming. It's a funhouse mirror, distorting your views of what you think you know about the genre. It'll leave you breathless, shaking, and begging to go right back and do it again. - James Sabata, Author of Fat Camp and The Cassowary Starting as an exploration of trauma and ending on what exactly makes a monster monstrous, Jamie Stewart's novel reads at an amazing fast pace and questions our childhood memories of carnival delights to bring us up close to the terror of real life. - Catarina Prata, Author of The Last Dive What Jamie has achieved here is nothing short of incredible; a 100,000 beast of a novel that has a fine cast of characters chocked full of heroes, villains, and those in between, plus some terrific set pieces that will have your heart thumping and keep you turning those pages. The big reveal comes with still a quarter of the book to play out - it's a wild ride! Perhaps most impressive is the scope, scale and sheer size of this work. Very few indie authors ...

Genre: Horror

The Psychic's Heartwish (Heartwishes Book 6) by Daisy Dexter Dobbs (Department of Daydreams, LLC) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

More than anything, Kady Malone wants to heal the rift in her family. She starts the herculean task by inviting her snobby, elitist cousin Lorraine and her brainy new fiancé to dinner. When Lorraine accepts the invitation but includes a lengthy email full of stipulations and conditions, Kady is insulted. How dare Lorraine suggest Kady's incapable of hosting a simple dinner party? Detesting romance novels, Lorraine warns bookshop owner Kady not to discuss those cheap, tawdry bodice rippers over dinner. Kady's further instructed not to embarrass Lorraine by bringing up anything mystical, like crystal balls or, God forbid, parading her rescue dog, Izzy, around. For heaven's sake, what's wrong with Kady being proud of her adorable tarot-card-reading psychic dog? Dressed in a purposely bizarre co-mingling of garish fortuneteller and debutante socialite garb, Kady wonders if it's childish to antagonize Lorraine by hosting the most bodice ripping, psychic-themed dinner party ever? Perhaps. Deserved? Definitely. Although Kady's mischievous plan has all the ingredients for success, she's thrown for a loop when she meets science professor Rylan Kilpatrick, who isn't the stuffy fuddy-duddy fiancé she expected. Their mutual attraction is electrifying and forbidden, throwing Kady's world into utter chaos when she gazes into her crystal ball. Heartwishes, Book 6: Quirky bohemian warmhearted heroine, brainy magnetic knockout hero, mean girl drama queen, beloved ostracized disowned cousin, abundant humor, suspense, fantasy, wondrous wish, and a pair of precious reincarnated dogs. This guaranteed HEA romcom can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order.

Genre: Romance

Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf by George W. M. Reynolds (DigiCat) (41 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In his novel 'Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf', George W. M. Reynolds delves into the realm of gothic horror with a touch of romance and mystery. Set in 16th-century Spain, the story follows the tragic fate of the young Wagner as he transforms into a fearsome werewolf, grappling with his dual nature and seeking redemption. Reynolds' prose is rich and atmospheric, drawing readers into a world of supernatural occurrences and dark passions. The novel is a prime example of the gothic literature popular in the Victorian era, showcasing themes of morality, transformation, and the struggle between good and evil. The book's intricate plot and vivid characters provide a captivating reading experience for fans of the genre. George W. M. Reynolds, a prolific writer and journalist of the 19th century, was known for his sensational fiction and social commentary. His interest in exploring the darker aspects of human nature and society is evident in 'Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf', as he weaves a compelling narrative filled with twists and turns. Reynolds' background in journalism and his deep understanding of Victorian culture lend authenticity to the novel's historical setting and themes. I recommend 'Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf' to readers who appreciate gothic literature, supernatural tales, and thought-provoking narratives. Reynolds' gripping storytelling and intricate character development make this novel a must-read for those seeking a thrilling and immersive reading experience.

Genre: Horror

So Much More: A Throwback RomCom (Throwback RomComs Book 2) by Dana Wilkerson (Dana Wilkerson, LLC) (12 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

(Note: This book is a sweet, low-heat, closed-door romcom.) I knew I shouldn't have done it. Last month, after I schemed to get my best friend together with her boyfriend, I ended up cuddled on the couch with his brother -- platonically, if platonic cuddling is even a thing. (I can attest that it's not. Well, at least it doesn't feel like it.) Not only that, but I agreed to keep doing it and to keep it a secret from everyone. At the time, I had no doubts it was a mistake. He and his girlfriend had broken up only days before, and I'd wanted him for a long time. But I did it anyway. Now here we are five weeks later. My head is on his lap, his fingers are sliding through my hair, and it's all I can do to keep myself from pulling his lips down to mine. I don't, because I know he doesn't want that. How do I know? He told me so when we started this. Plus, if he changed his mind, he'd let me know. The man is not one to hold back. But then again, neither am I. I'm known for speaking my mind, but in this case I'm not. I'm scared that if I try to take this to another level, he'll shoot me down. And then where will we be? My best friend is probably going to marry his brother. And we work together. It's an impossible situation. I need to end this, but I can't make myself do it. Somebody help me! So Much More is a Throwback RomCom set in the late 1980s. It reads like a contemporary romance with all the tropes, closed-door chemistry, and banter, but the relationship evolves without the use of cell phones or the Internet. Dating was a whole different game in the 80s!

Genre: Romance

Immortal by VE Duncan (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Kait Peters is a normal Mortal living a normal life until an accident on a rain-slicked road exposes her to a deadly parasite -- and a secret world. Kait soon suspects the questions haunting her since that night could reveal secrets more dangerous than anything she could have imagined. Jackson Cunningham is the enigmatic stranger who helps Kait on that fateful night. But he's also an Immortal, infected with a parasite bestowing superhuman abilities at a terrible price. It's his fault Kait was exposed. Duty-bound to observe her for signs of infection, he must also conceal from her the existence of the underground world of Immortals. But how can he do that when Kait sees through his carefully constructed lies? Meanwhile, a rogue Immortal is hunting Mortals and committing the unspeakable act of infecting them with the immortality parasite. Could Jackson's pursuit of the rogue put Kait in the madman's crosshairs? Jackson and Kait must fight to protect each other and those they care about. As they grow closer, they must also navigate the web of lies and half-truths keeping them apart. Can their love survive the collision of two worlds?

Genre: Romance

Loose Ends by Ninette Hartley (13 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

It's March 1941 at the shirt factory in Ridley, Yorkshire. Ness is a typist in the office, and her friend Eileen works as a seamstress on the shop floor. Nobody could have imagined the consequences when as a result of a prank Eileen plays on her friend, Ness's name and address ends up in the pockets of two shirts destined for Royal Navy personnel on active service. The fallout from Eileen's action takes Ness on a challenging, life-changing journey where she must develop her talent for dressmaking and acquire the skills needed to run a business. It is not easy during wartime, when money is short, clothes rationing is widespread and negative attitudes prevail. Can she win through? Or will a painful secret she must conceal destroy her chances? This is the debut novel of author Ninette Hartley.

Genre: Romance

Running from love: A Second Chance Fake Dating Romance (Your Ours Series) by Teal Rose (54 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Letting go can be as easy as giving in. Or so everyone says... but according to Jasmine Grant, retired world-renowned singer, letting go can mean leaving the only family she's ever known. But what will happen when a once in a lifetime opportunity comes knocking at her door. Will she give in and explore her deepest fantasies? Or will she run away? Tycoons Gabriele Sabino, Antonio Russo, and Wren Costa were closer than family. They had practically everything in their lives handed to them on a platter. The trio had everything they could ask for, but the one thing that eluded them. With nothing to lose, they decided to shake things up. What would happen when the foursome connects? Would there be sparks? Or would it be another failed relationship? Note: This is a standalone MMFM Why Choose romance story.

Genre: Romance

Blood of Vengeance: A Feral Breed: Desert Hellions MC Novel by Ellis Leigh (Kinship Press) (29 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

I had long accepted my life with the Desert Hellions Motorcycle Club. A life of fighting for status, keeping the brotherhood strong, and lonely nights using whatever was available to satiate the needs within. What I had not accepted was the possibility of ever finding my fated mate. At least not until the most beautiful woman I had ever seen walked into the clubhouse, looking for her dad. Looking for my club president. The man we would later discover had been murdered. A fated mate doesn't mix with a motorcycle club, but there's no way I can reject her. Especially not once the real fight begins and she finds herself planted squarely in the sights of our enemy. My wolf wants her too much, and the man in me never tells his wolf no.

Genre: Romance

Powercard: A Deck-Building LitRPG Harem Adventure by R.A. Lichblade (28 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A subterranean steampunk harem fantasy with a card-based magic system? You bet it is! Pulled from his well-deserved rest, Darren Lindler finds himself greeted as a hero of legend -- a celestial being from the realm of the gods. Lavished with food, weapons, and women, Darren only needs to bind the celestial cards and manifest the power of the heavens. That's when things start to go wrong. Imprisoned for the crime of existing, Darren must fight his way to freedom, saving the women tainted by his dark path. Luckily, Darren has a plan: Engine #86 headed for the surface. Follow Darren as he faces monsters, mad scientists, undead abominations, deceitful demons, and the horrors of dating multiple women. About the Series: Powercard kicks off a card-based tabletop LitRPG harem adventure stuffed with elves, monster girls, demons, and everything else fantasy erotica! Take a chance and see what's in the cards for Darren and his entourage!

Genre: Science Fiction

Heroes of Purple Heart Ranch: Four Sweet Military Romance Novels by Shanae Johnson (116 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In this collection of wholesome military romance novels, Active Duty, Retired Veterans, and Wounded Warriors all come to find out that love can truly heal all wounds in these light-hearted, sweet romances of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love on the Purple Heart Ranch! In On His Bended Knee, in order to save his beloved ranch for wounded veterans, Dylan must get married. Maggie needs to find a home for her and her special needs dogs. A marriage of convenience could solve both their problems, but can two wounded souls believe in the power of true love? In The Rancher takes his Convenient Bride, insta-love alters the plan when an Army Ranger makes a calculated deal to wed a female rancher in a modern day marriage of convenience. In His Pledge to Honor, a general's daughter can rehabilitate the most wounded of horses. But when an injured soldier shows up at her ranch as part of her father's last command, will she follow his lead down a trail of love? In His Vow to Love, Air Force Pilot Charlie Matthews has flown to the farthest reaches of the world, but he can never seem to reconnect with his first, and only love. Will their latest reunion finally land them on a path to forever?

Genre: Romance

Dragon Fae Prophecy: A Fae Urban Fantasy (The Elustria Chronicles: Dragon Fae Book 1) by Caethes Faron (Branwen Press) (694 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

He believes I'm his fated mate. He insists I'm a prophesied hero. My life depends on proving him wrong. I'm an assassin, forced into hiding after a job went sideways. Now I live among humans, trying desperately to hold to my identity as a sorceress even if I can't use my magic. During a mission, a powerful dragon shifter strides into my life like he belongs whether I want him or not. Despite my efforts to get rid of him, my employers force me to take him as my partner. They claim I'm the Dragon Fae. My new partner knows because he's the Dragon Fae's fated mate... my mate. The Dragon Fae is a prophesied hero of myth and legend, and myths and legends always end badly. Everyone knows the Dragon Fae dies young and alone at the end of that story. I won't lie and claim to be this hero. I'll complete the mission we're sent on without the Dragon Fae's power and put this business to rest. The only thing standing in my way is my new parter. He's convinced we can be together and cheat fate. I admit, his faith in me makes it difficult to resist him, but my life depends on proving him wrong. To escape this deadly prophecy I have to keep my heart locked away from this mysterious dragon shifter, but he knows too many of my secrets already, and I know none of his... including who he really is. The Dragon Fae series features a slow-burn fated mates romance, forced proximity with a dragon shifter who falls first, a kickass assassin for a heroine, a snarky cursed miniature dragon as a sidekick, and enough secrets to keep everyone guessing.

Genre: Fantasy

UNICORN an evocative and charming historical literary fiction novel by Marguerite Steen (Lume Books Historical Literary Fiction Sagas) Price verified 7 hours ago

In the years following World War One, Europe remains in turmoil... As if the war to end all wars was not enough, now revolution is bringing an end to the remnants of the old ways. Monarchs, princes and grand dukes all tumble. Only Rheingoldstein, a duchy so small as to be forgotten, remains untouched. Even when the Grand Duke foresees the inevitable, and removes himself from the situation, his steely widow presses on regardless. In her eyes, their daughter Margarethe must carry on the ducal tradition. But the choice is not hers to make. In the years that follow, Margarethe and her mother forge a new type of existence, a peripatetic, hand-to-mouth lifestyle that horrifies the mother but affords her daughter a degree of freedom. Margarethe, who lacks subtlety and elegance but has an abundance of courage and initiative, decides to make the most of that freedom. Her subsequent adventures take her across Europe, into the company of struggling artists and dubious companions. Then, somehow, she finds herself back home. And as she gives birth to what should have been the next Grand Duke, Margarethe senses that a new political movement may be stirring in Rheingoldstein... An epic tale that traces events in a momentous period in European history, Unicorn is bound to appeal to lovers of both historical and character-driven fiction alike. Praise for Marguerite Steen 'Miss Steen is a superb manipulator of scene, and she makes her places as alive as her people' - Daily Telegraph 'Rich and enjoyable' - The Observer 'fine scenes and piquant portraits' - The Sunday Times 'a vivid narrative' - Manchester Guardian 'full of colour and character' - John o' London's Weekly 'rich, lavish, violent, passionate' -Evening News Marguerite Steen (12 May 1894 - 4 August 1975) was a British writer. Very much at home among creative people, she wrote biographies of the Terrys, of her friend Hugh Walpole, of the 18th century poet and actress (and sometime mistress to the ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Dredging Up Spirits: A Paranormal Psychic Crime Thriller with a Touch of Romance (Delilah Danu Psychic Suspense Thrillers Book 1) by Ruth Corvin (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A psychic must find her missing father after helping him cover up a decade's old crime... Delilah Danu has always tried to stay on the honest side of her family's salvage business. But when her father asks for help with a little side job, how can she refuse, especially when he has a heart attack half-way through it and needs someone to cover his tracks. All too soon, he disappears, leaving only a hint of dark family secrets better left submerged in the past. But Delilah's not the only one looking for her father. Two small town thugs are asking questions, her favorite (and only) cousin is keeping secrets, and her long time boyfriend, the chief of police, is hot on the case. To make matters worse, the ghost of her six-year old sister is still trying to kill her. Now she has to cover up not only her family's skeletons, but a few of her own, as well. Dredging Up Spirits is the first book of the Delilah Danu Psychic Suspense series and can be read as a standalone. For a fast paced ride of murder and suspense, with serial killers, spirits and a touch of the supernatural, scroll up to get your copy today!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Supreme Martial Arts: The Last Battle (Legend of the Divine Martial Book 32) by Maoyi Zhou (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

An ordinary youth from Zhou Family Village. Despite lacking exceptional martial talent, a fateful encounter propels him into the realm of prodigies. Blessed with awe-inspiring martial aptitude, he rapidly comprehends everything from his family's acquired elemental techniques to the legendary innate secrets. Be it profound techniques or formidable combat skills, he effortlessly masters them all. In the realm of martial gods, he embraces the simplicity of survival through the pursuit of martial arts. A magical showdown of epic proportions, where the Five Elements converge! Who will rise to the occasion? Unveil the hidden mysteries as the battle of magic is set to commence. Journey through time and explore a fantastical world!

Genre: Fantasy

The Nymph's Heartwish (Heartwishes Book 5) by Daisy Dexter Dobbs (16 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Ask pub owner Nevan Malone anything about craft beer, wine or spirits and he's got the answers. But flowers? All he knows is they smell good, they're expensive, and women like getting them. So when his cousin, owner of Cupid's Headquarters flower shop, guilts him into overseeing the store for a day, Nevan's completely out of his element. Plus he's stuck cat sitting for Cupid, his cousin's devious devil cat, intensifying his grumpy, growly mood. It's going to be one hell of a day. Unexpected turbulence on her airborne chariot ride to Earth from Mount Olympus results in anxiety for frenzied nymph Aladee. All her Cupid Academy class materials, including her secret map to Cupid's Earthly headquarters, fell out of the magical transport. Since Cupid will be incognito, how will she ever find him so she can make a good impression before taking her final exam? Nevan's vexing day becomes intriguing when a stunning, nearly naked blonde flounces into the flower shop, calling him Cupid and jabbering about nymphs, flying chariots, and invisible wings. Captivated and cynical, he's convinced the woman's a fruitcake, and probably a hooker. A nymph? The preposterous idea tickles him, right up to the moment Aladee's wings spread open. Heartwishes, Book 5: Magic, fantasy, gods and goddesses, cat and dog frenemies, unparalleled love, abundant humor, edge-of-the-seat action, and a mini-unicorn. This guaranteed HEA romcom can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order.

Genre: Romance

Conventional Pursuit (Arranged Book 1) by Hazel Mattice (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

An arranged marriage: Mavis Fischer is intelligent and solitary, and when her boyfriend invites her to dinner and announces his plans to marry someone else, admittedly a bit naïve. Grady Webster is an independently wealthy marketer, and host of a seasonal duck hunting club. He approaches his decision to marry the same way he does business. After doing research, weighing pros and cons, he writes to Mavis upon a hunting guide's recommendation, her stepbrother. Therein, Grady proposes marriage. Mavis drives to rural North Dakota on her wedding day. When she arrives at the country church through the wrong door, Grady is charmed by her beauty and quick wit. Hunting season commences. Mavis steps into her role as hostess with a natural ability and ease, winning over those she meets. Delighted by her competence, Grady is convinced he's made a good investment. But Mavis has a secret she hasn't told anyone. When she begins receiving odd texts and messages, Grady sees a side of Mavis that isn't quite so endearing. Soon, biting her nails and obsessively searching for missing items turns into locking the doors, many nights of insomnia, and paranoia. After a shocking incident, Grady's world comes to a halt. He begins to question both Mavis's sanity, and his own decision to marry her. Mavis, on the other hand, has no recollection of the event. Then Grady returns home from a work conference and discovers Mavis missing. When he finds her walking down a secluded gravel road, Grady worries the real intruder is a figment of her imagination. He no longer sees her as a good business decision, but as the woman he loves. And he has no idea how to protect her.

Genre: Romance

Flames of Winter by Bree Wolf (1,278 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

From USA Today bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author BREE WOLF comes an epic love story that spans across an entire series. Ensure that you have a good cup of tea, something to nibble on and perhaps a box of tissues at hand before you dive into this slow-burn Regency romance full of enchanting moments between Sarah and Keir, the little wisp and the highlander. A kidnapped young miss. A protective Scotsman. And a cabin in the woods in the deep of winter. England 1804: SARAH MORTENSEN, daughter to BARON HARTMORE, is desperate... desperate to escape yet another horrible match her parents arranged for her. Once, she saw it as her duty to save her family from ruin, to sacrifice herself in order to repay her father's gambling debts. But enough is enough. Determined to escape her latest fiancé, Sarah places her trust in the Dowager Countess of Whickerton, known far and wide as Grandma Edie. After all, no one is as shrewd as the dowager countess... or as daring. Her plan is outrageous. Her intentions, however, are pure. And so, Sarah agrees... to a feigned kidnapping... hoping to win her freedom. KEIR MACKINNEAR, second son to the chief of CLAN MACKINNEAR in the Scottish Highlands, questions his own sanity when he finds himself kidnapping a shy, wide-eyed English lass from her London home in the middle of the night. He ought never have gone along with the Dowager Countess of Whickerton's ludicrous plan! Yet here they are, hiding out in a cabin in the woods in the middle of winter! Only the two of them! Not counting two horses, an old goat, a handful of chickens and a haughty feline by the name of Loki. What could go wrong? After all, the dowager countess is not known to be wrong. Ever. Yet what slips Keir's mind is that Grandma Edie loves nothing more than to play matchmaker. And while she is certainly determined to save Sarah from her vile fiancé, she might just have an ulterior motive. Why not hit two birds with one stone? Some stories can be told in one ...

Genre: Romance

Rifted Hearts (Riftworld Book 1) by M.A. Guglielmo (Merit Ptah Press) (57 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Welcome to Moon Star Ranch, Home to Monsters and Mustangs. The Monster Apocalypse is old news, but Remi Gatti has a fresh take -- travel tourism to monster portals. Too bad it's only a cover for his real job as a half-human spy. When he's sent to Moon Star Ranch to charm a veterinarian with ties to his crime family's enemies, Remi's sure this will be an easy seduce-and-run job. How hard can it be to ride a horse anyway? Kaveh Salehi, a world expert on the medical treatment of alien species, has his own secrets. His friends at the ranch don't know he's part dragon and the alien entity known as the Matchmaker has chosen a human as his destined spouse. His clan wants the oblivious soulmate located and kept safe, whether that person wants to marry a monster or not. When Kaveh discovers Remi's also not fully human, he asks for help -- and Remi is more than up for the job. How hard can it be to fake date a sexy stranger anyway? For once, Remi doesn't want to lie to his mark. For once, Kaveh doesn't want to do the right thing. How hard can it be not to fall in love with the wrong person? Rifted Hearts is a MM paranormal romance featuring fake dating that gets real fast, a con artist adept at deceiving himself, and a rugged cowboy veterinarian with a dark secret. Check out the first book in the riveting new Riftworld series today.

Genre: Fantasy

House of Lilith: The Houses Trilogy, Standalone Book 3 (The Originals of Grimm Academy) by Lyra Forger (73 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"It's like Harry Potter for women who like their books spicy!" My third year at Grimm Academy was supposed to be simple. Get engaged, nail The Games, finally earn some respect. But now there's this other academy, with their annoying alpha. Why can't everyone just stop messing with my plans? Nyx is determined to live a different life. No frilly dresses, no standing in the background smiling - Anastasya Konstantinova Romanova is going to be a new kind of vampire Princess. Deadly and smart, with her boyfriend Max at her side, nothing can stand in her way. But her plans get derailed when the Fain Academy visits to participate in an ancient tradition that has not happened ever since the deadly Umbrage, 156 years ago. To make things worse, that hot shifter alpha leading the visiting academy just won't stop annoying her. And Max is not happy. And if that weren't enough, it seems that the Obscura - the mysterious duskenwood box holding the magic of The Games - is being tampered with. Against her family's wishes, Nyx starts investigating the Umbrage, The Games, and her own lineage. When people start ending up dead, Nyx realizes this is more than she ever bargained for. Is Grimm Academy safe? Does her boyfriend, the Prince, relly see their future the way she does? Will she ever be able to gain her family's respect? And to make it even harder for Nyx, that shifter guy is starting to mess with her head. His Hotness thinks he's all that. If you enjoyed Shannon Mayer and Sarah J. Maas, you will find this book unputdownable. Spicy Standalone/No cliffhanger Strong female protagonist Enemies with benefits Dual POV Touch her and d!e Dark fairytale world Mythology Will Nyx become the Grimm Academy savior and finally decide to put her own happiness first? Buy this book now and enter into the mysterious world of Grimm Academ

Genre: Romance

Beyond The Shining Portals by Charles N Palmer (22 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Jack Brennan is scared. The bounty hunters are combing London for runaway factory apprentices and it's only a matter of time before they corner him. Worse still, his sister has just sent a message. A drunken nobleman has stolen an amulet, a blood-red spider encased in amber, from the Maiden temple in which she serves. It is vital that he and his brother get it back. By contrast, his older brother Billy is full of confidence about their new-found freedom. He introduces Jack to a young theatre make-up artist and the brothers quickly become adept at disguises. Billy promises his sister they will retrieve the amulet. They devise a plan to carry this out one evening in the busy Mercers' Tavern. Little do they know that one of the men playing cards with the nobleman is the time traveller, Michael Basilicus, who intends to kill them both. Also, unbeknown to them, is they have been set up and the tavern is swarming with bounty hunters. The brothers retrieve the amulet and Jack escapes with it but Billy is captured. The next day, he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Jack has seventy-two hours to save him. The public hangings will take place on Tower Hill on New Year's Day. If Jack cannot rescue him in time, Billy will die... At first, 'Beyond The Shining Portals' appears to be a historical novel set in an alternate 18th century London. There are underwater factories and canals instead of roads. There are temples to the Maiden Goddess. But it is recognisably 18th century London. Even Captain Van Buren, the owner of the Temple Tavern, fits into this world as does the mysterious Greek shipping magnate, Michael Basilicus. But as the book progresses, it becomes clear that the two are on opposite sides of a titanic war between The Imperium and the Maiden Orders. And there is something mysterious about Jack. Van Buren and Michael Basilicus have travelled through time to London in late December 1793, one to protect him, and the other to kill him. With danger ...

Genre: Fantasy

The Sword God Reincarnated in the Primordial Era: A Cultivation Adventure (VOL.2) by Qing Jian Bai (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Lin Feng, originally the leader of the Taibai Sword Sect, was reborn after an accident into the ancient era 300,000 years ago, his soul inhabiting the body of a junior disciple in the Sword Sect. Within this vast and complex organization of the Sword Sect, Lin Feng started from the weakest branch and gradually unveiled the prelude to this era. In this era, where prodigies abound and the strong emerge in great numbers, watch how he wields the sword in his hand to reach the pinnacle once again!

Genre: Fantasy

The Apocalypse Supernatural Marksman: An Isekai Progression Fantasy (VOL.2) by Mu Shu Guang (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In a future world heavily contaminated by nuclear radiation, survival has become unprecedentedly difficult. The nuclear radiation has created a more distinct gap between humans than between humans and animals! Yet, it shaped him -- Super Agent Liu Feng is a lucky survivor who gradually grows stronger at the gathering point of wild wolves in the town of Wanuka in the wilderness. Equipped with a double-barreled shotgun and various magical abilities, he dominates this world! To defeat the mutant beasts, he desperately upgrades his abilities!

Genre: Fantasy

Playing Host by Antony Botting Price verified 6 hours ago

When a man living in seclusion and recovering from serious injury is visited by strangers, it is not clear how or why they have arrived. He welcomes them into his home and plays host to the best of his ability. When inexplicable events begin to happen and dreadful truths come to light, no one is able to communicate with the outside world.

Genre: Science Fiction

Shadows On The Water: Book One in the Cornish Coastal Romance Series by Jo Lambert (19 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

After the tragic death of her fiancé, Ava Warren is slowly rebuilding her life. She has a supportive family, great friends and a job she loves, managing holiday letting company Estuary Escapes in her home town of Kingswater. Another relationship is the last thing she wants or needs. Until one evening she meets Alex Penhaligon. Alex has just returned home from California where he has been working for the past five years. A case of mistaken identity gets them off to a bad start. But discovering his error, Alex is anxious to make amends and soon persuades Ava that he's not quite as arrogant as she thinks he is. As their friendship begins to turn into something much deeper, Ava wonders whether she can at last put the past behind her and make a new future with Alex. But someone is watching. A man who not only thinks Ava should be his but also holds a long term grudge against Alex. And he's determined to get his own way irrespective of the lengths he has to go to or who gets hurt in the process. Set on the south coast of Cornwall, Shadows on the Water is a story of family ties, lost love and tangled loyalties.

Genre: Romance

Inextricably Tied: An Angsty Monster Romance (Lost Touch Duet Book 2) by Aveda Vice (105 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A multi monster romance between a nonhuman lady, a grumpy gargoyle bodyguard, and a spooky night terror. Harbinger is reckless. It only makes sense that she keeps the world at arm's length. No one to answer to. No one to lose. No one to touch her banshee skin and become connected forever. It's a system that works -- even if it means keeping her partner, Flint, from getting any closer to her. Flint is restrained. As Harbinger's bodyguard, he has to be -- until pulling her behind his gargoyle armor accidentally links them. Now Harbinger's privy to the romantic feelings he's denied himself for years... And Flint's no longer the only one connected to her. Agony is unlike anything they've ever seen. A night terror extracted from a serial killer, Agony doesn't care who he hurts -- and Flint and Harbinger look like perfect targets. Forced together by circumstance, the three search for the remains of the murderer's victims... and try to keep from killing each other in the process. But as the mystery comes into focus, the lines between the three of them begin to blur. What started as begrudging partnership becomes as intertwined as their bodies in the dark. The bond between Flint and Harbinger is fraying -- but Agony isn't the only one to blame. Not when Flint and Harbinger have painful histories they've spent their whole lives running from. Every step toward uncovering the truth proves that the only way to untangle these complicated webs is to unravel them... and each other. Warning: This novel is an MMW romance between a gargoyle, a night terror, and a banshee. It is intended only for adult audiences. Reader discretion is advised. Content advisories are listed in the book's front matter and on the author's website. **The paperback version of Inextricably Tied includes the first book in this duet, Skin!**

Genre: Romance

Summer Solstice: An opposites attract romance (The Summer Series Book 2) by Kris Kassady (13 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Grant and Mharti test the adage that opposites attract. He's tall, she's short. He's light, she's dark. They might come from different worlds but the chemistry between them is hot. Grant is focused on making his business the Amazon of collectibles. Tall, muscular, and handsome, he's single and happy living in Seattle. Mharti was born and raised in Mumbai, India, and came to America for medical school. Short, dark, and beautiful, she's a physician at the University of Washington and adapting to her new American lifestyle. When they both vacation for summer solstice at Rosario Resort on Orcas Island, two very different worlds meet up and sparks fly for a smoking hot weekend. But complications soon set in. Mharti just wants a fling while Grant wants to take things further. And he soon learns that Mharti's situation is a lot more complicated that he'd realized. Is Grant willing to be patient? Can Mharti extract herself from a difficult situation? And can these two find a way to resolve a seemingly impossible dilemma? If you like steamy opposites attract romance with plenty of heat and a guaranteed HEA, you'll love Summer Solstice. This book can be read alone or as part of the Summer Series by Kris Kassady. Readers love Summer Solstice by Kris Kassady "All in all, this is a brilliant steamy romance and I was hooked from start to finish." "I absolutely loved Grant and Mharti and the whole story surrounding them! The romance, the sex, the plot, and the adventures were so amazing. I did not want this story to end." "This is the fourth book of Kris Kassady I have read. It is definitely the best. Outstanding five star worthy. "One of the most satisfying love stories I've read." "The style and quality of writing is what I've come to expect from Kris Kassady." "I really enjoyed this book. It was well written with a gripping storyline from start to finish and well developed characters that I loved. They grabbed me right from the start and I was rooting for them all ...

Genre: Romance

Teresa: (Giovanni Trilogy) (Giovanni Series Book 1) by MC Larios (Independent Publisher) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

They've known each other since they were kids. Their choice now is between lifelong feelings and how her brother, aka his best friend, feels. Teresa He's back after four years of being deployed from the military, but still leaving everything behind including where we stand and the major fact that our mothers had been murdered years prior. Back when he was still around, our families were inseparable including him and my older brother. By inseparable, I mean church every Sunday-, family barbeques afterward, then Friday night soccer games when in season. He couldn't have come at the worst possible time. My father, Adriel Giovanni, the Italian mafia boss, has been notified that our family is receiving death threats-, the very same death threats that ended up having our mothers murdered. Now, my fate lies with him. Nico Sebastian Rossi. My brother's best friend and my newly promoted bodyguard. Nico I am backand ready to be home more than ever. So I think. The same weekend I am back on her 21st birthday and I offered to the man, who's been like a second father figure in my life that I could protect his little princess. Teresa Maria Giovanni is her name. My best friend's little sister. My forbidden fruit. I have to take her far from Amalfi, where we are from, born and raised. But, I don't think I would have the capacity to control how I feel any longer once we are alone without anyone else stopping me from loving her and all of her. Here's to just me and my Italian princess for the next unknown amount of time.

Genre: Romance

Crossing Day by William A. Glass (1 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

It's been one hundred and sixty years since the Confederacy won its independence at the Battle of Altamaha Crossing. Slaves of African descent still perform most of the work in the South. This seems normal to Ryan Walters and his friends who attend high school in Huntsville, Alabama. Like teens everywhere, they enjoy sharing videos, playing sports, and hanging out with friends. Jaybird's Drive-In is a favorite gathering place for the teenagers. There, they befriend Mish, a slave girl who works as a server. When the drive-in's owner sells Mish to a dirty old man, Ryan and his friends awaken to the injustice around them. Despite the danger, they decide to help Mish escape. Will they succeed? An early reader said Crossing Day "is like a combination of Huckleberry Finn, Moby Dick, and The Hunger Games." Another reader called it, "an action-packed thriller."

Genre: Historical Fiction

Killer Vibes: AZ Demons Book 1 by Ash Marah (20 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Shaylinn: The Expert Killer I deal in death daily. I thought nothing could scare me until there is a threat to my family. Being an assassin has been lucrative, but this danger circling my family makes me reassess my priorities. It's time to return home so I can take my rightful place as part of my loved ones, and the motorcycle club they started -- the AZ Demons. Anyone who gets in my way will be destroyed with extreme prejudice. Baishan: The Biker I met Shaylinn as a child and never forgot her. I want the woman she has become, but she is the MC club's princess. If I pursue a relationship with her, I risk losing the only real home I've ever had. Why wouldn't I love a woman who will never kneel to any man? Shaylinn has talent with knives, and she'll slice and dice someone with zero regrets. She is a force of nature, and she has me in her sights. Secrets threaten to pull Shay's family apart, and chaos is swirling around them all waiting to blow up in their faces. Someone could get hurt. Will outsiders or club business stop us from being together?

Genre: Romance

The Westwood Pack Starter Set (Books 1-3): A Shifter Romance Series by F.D. Fair (Foundations Book Publishing) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

On "The Best Wolf Shifters of Romance" list on Goodreads! Embark on a steamy and adventurous journey with the Westwood Pack, featuring the first three books of the series. BOOK ONE: Rise of the Phoenix He promised me forever. But when he shows his true colors, I have no choice but to run... Alaric I found my mate. It should be the happiest day of my life, right? Wrong. The problem? She's human and already has a family. When her husband turns out to be a dangerous race once thought extinct, it becomes even more complicated... Phoebe I'm living the dream: A big house, a good job, a good-looking husband, and two beautiful kids. I start to question everything when my husband shows his true colors. Who is this man I'm married to? As if it's fate, I meet a stranger who sets my body ablaze and offers me protection. But my husband won't let me go that easily... And now Alaric is risking everything to get me free. BOOK TWO: Second Moon He rejected me, and then he realized he made a mistake. Sucks to be him... Skarlyt My mate left me rejected and broken on the bathroom floor. I'm going to make him pay. Once I pick myself up and dust myself off, I'll come back stronger than he ever could have imagined. But when he realizes the mistake he made, how far will he go to get what he wants most? Especially when he finds out about the hot new wolf shifter who says he's my second chance mate... Lennox Rejected at first glance, she didn't even know my name. But when my sisters join a new pack, it offers me a chance to start over fresh. No way could I turn that down. I'm glad I didn't... Meeting a sexy witch isn't something I had ever expected, but you know what they say - the moment you stop looking for a mate is the moment they appear. This one comes with more than just a killer body and a scent that drives me absolutely wild. She also has a past that comes back to haunt her with a fury. But I'll be damned if he ever gets his hands on her again... BOOK THREE: ...

Genre: Fantasy

Entice (Eagle Elite Book 3) by Rachel Van Dyken (1,944 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Enter alive, leave dead. Chase Winter let the love of his life slip through his fingers and into the hands of his best friend and mafia boss of the Abandonato family. Now that he's been given a second chance to right a wrong, he refuses to let his own selfishness stand in the way. The only problem? He's not fully in possession of his heart, so when Mil De Lange -- the girl whose innocence he stole and heir to the worst of the worst mafia families in the US -- asks him for a favor... he says yes, not realizing that one yes has the power to destroy them all. Mil's been in love with Chase Winter as long as she can remember, but as the years went by, love turned into hate. Now that he's agreed to help her, she's wondering if she made a fatal error. Because Chase isn't a teenager anymore. He's a hot-blooded male, bent on owning every part of her, body and soul, and he's willing to kill anyone in his path who dares stand in the way. Secrets will finally be revealed... but make no mistake, it's going to take a lot of bloodshed for those truths to be discovered. Loyalties will be tested, lovers reunited, and friendships obliterated in this new standalone in the Eagle Elite world from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken.

Genre: Romance

A Stranger in Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn (211 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

To lose a loved one is tragic, but to lose a lifetime of dreams? Unthinkable. Alone on a two thousand hectare sheep and cattle property, Ginny Shepherd questions her husband's sudden death, convinced it was no accident. As a series of farm related incidents unravel, heightening her suspicions, her livelihood is put under threat. Featherwood Station is Ginny's lifeblood -- her passion, her home, and her haven and she is determined it will stay that way. But it seems someone else wants the property as much as she does and will stop at nothing to get it. When a stranger finds a forgotten token gifted to him as a child, distant memories set him on a path to pursue his grandfather's dream. But, greeted with more questions than answers, he finds life in the heart of Queensland's Granite Belt more difficult than expected. A smouldering attraction forms between he and Ginny, alarm bells sound and frightening events escalate. Ginny's life is in danger. Is the stranger who he says he is? Or could it be that someone has a grudge to settle?

Genre: World Literature

Crown of Hearts (Lords and Undefeated Ladies Book 4) by Judith Lynne (59 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Does Anthony's lonely past doom him to a lonely future? He's never breathed a word of who he was before he ran away from home. Now someone knows who he is. Worse, brazen David Castle knows what he likes. Anthony's survived by being what others want him to be. He's given up on finding the grand passion of his dreams. The little girl he took under his wing so long ago has asked for just one more thing: to know the fate of her mother. David Castle is a terrible rake behind that English rose complexion. He thinks taking his lumps is a fair exchange for having every indulgence Anthony doesn't: family, neighbors, and pleasure wherever he can. He's never left London before, but he's always game for anything; how hard could it be? When circumstances force Anthony to take David along, they'll both have to decide what would be worse: if they killed each other along the way, or if they fell in love. Crown of Hearts is a sensual romance between two very different men in 1813 Britain. It can be read as a standalone book, while containing references to events that happened in the previous three books. If you're ready for a rollercoaster ride with these two fellows, take the plunge!

Genre: Romance

Hunted on Predator Planet by Vicky L. Holt (109 Reviews)    Price verified one minute 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

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

The Stone God: Indulgence Series 1 by Erin Kellison (Fire Flower Publishing, LLC) (125 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A god seeks vengeance for a love cruelly stolen. His weapon is a mortal named Terah Crane. Terah Crane knows not to tempt the gods. A happy life -- or at least an uncomplicated one -- involves no gods at all. When an unlikely flood carries a cracked pillar of stone from a nearby shrine right to her doorstep, it's clear the gods demand her service. The man trapped inside the monolith is still alive, and Terah's reluctant task is to resurrect him, his godkiller of a sword -- and his fury for vengeance. Now, the gods are watching Terah, making her a pawn in their savage game. Her survival depends upon navigating a new world of peril and treachery, taking up a weapon, and making a fateful move of her own... The Indulgence Series is a fast-paced, action-packed, slow-burn epic adventure romantic fantasy set in a contemporary world of gods and monsters. "A fantastic story that had me gripped from beginning to end. Absolutely recommended by me." - Merissa, Archeolibrarian "This book is not short on action, intrigue, and romance. I especially enjoyed the main characters (Team Terah!) and eccentric Gods." - Lisa, GoodReads reviewer "Fantasy lovers will find The Stone God unputdownable. I stayed up way too late saying I'll just read one more chapter, now one more... Anyone who enjoys great storytelling will feel the same too." - pw reader

Genre: Fantasy

Original Sin: A Close Proximity, Forced Marriage, Mafia Romance (The Sinners Book 2) by Elizabeth Miller (47 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Devotion doesn't exist in the Cosa Nostra. Betrayal does. Violence is a staple. But beyond the red stain of death, there is heat and passion, and I demand a fairytale in a world familiar with tragic endings. Even if love is a killer. Mafia princess and humanitarian. Meek, mild, and defiant. My life is a series of contradictions, but there is one glaring fact that can't be ignored -- I'm caught in a web of lies glittering like diamonds and blinding me from the truth. As I try to rise above the murky waters of New York's underworld, it becomes clear the enemy includes a man I've secretly loved for years. The brooding mafia hitman with a mysterious past and a body made to sin. Bound together by a forced marriage, Luca Mancini teaches me the meaning of need. I thought I was a good girl, until his hand circles my neck and his thumb presses into my thumping pulse. Darkness consumes me. His darkness. My darkness. Then the blistering truth rises from the ashes, and I'm consumed by acts of revenge. I entered this marriage with innocent ideations of love. I left with a gun in my hand and a hardened heart. No one is safe from my wrath now. The Sinners is an organized crime / mafia romance that edges on the dark side. These pages are full of revenge, punishment and redemption, but this is also a deeply moving love story. Please read with caution. Book I in The Sinners series, the prequel, is also included in this download. Cardinal Sin My name is Vivienne Cabello. Tiny. Innocent. Untouchable. The daughter of a deadly and unforgiving king. His name is Luca Mancini. Scarred. Brooding. Dangerous. A soulless assassin who makes my heart sing. One stolen moment. Two lies. Three broken bones. That's all it takes for the monster to belong to me. But our story is like no other. I fight for him. He fights for me. And when all of the deception unfolds before our eyes, Luca isn't the only monster in the room.

Genre: Romance

Rebel: A Steamy, Accidentally Married Contemporary Romance (Breathless Book 4) by Savannah Kade (Griffyn Ink) (141 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Emma Kate swore she was done being the family screwup, but one night in Vegas and she's... oh no. She's always tried to do the right thing -- not that it ever works. Now she's found the one man who won't quit anything until he's succeeded at it. Keith doesn't need a wife and Emma Kate doesn't need a Vegas wedding she can't explain to her sisters. Family is what they both crave most but being together means lying to everyone they love. Come back to Breathless, Georgia for this steamy, dreamy southern romance. Fans of Kristan Higgans and Susan Mallery will love this next installment in the series called, "wonderfully written" and "so easy to feel you are right there." Will Keith be able to hold on to Emma Kate or is she too scared of failing her family to even try? Rebel is the fourth book in this steamy, contemporary series by Maggie Award winner Savannah Kade. Start reading Rebel now!

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 3 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 6 hours 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

Falling for the Single Dad Collection by Gwyn McNamee (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours 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

Where The River Takes You (Greyson Gap: A Small Town Series Book 1) by Sophie Sinclair (49 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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

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

Real Life and Other Disasters: A laugh-out-loud British romantic comedy by Merren Tait (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 2 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

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 6 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 (1,619 Review)    Price verified 3 hours 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 3 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 2 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 2 hours 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 6 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

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

One Night Forever: (One Night Forever Saga) by Amy C. Beckinsale (11 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 3 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 3 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 6 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 3 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