No Child Here: Sometimes the villain is the hero. by Faith Cameron (8 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

Stolen Dreams: A Small Town Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Thriller Boxset by Marie Wilkens Price verified 47 minutes ago

In Ridgewood, where everyone knows your name, one girl's disappearance exposes the sinister truths lurking beneath the surface. In Ridgewood, North Dakota, Amy Peters' life is a picture of small-town perfection - loving parents, a close-knit community, and a cherished friendship with her best friend, Cassy. However, this idyllic existence is abruptly shattered when a mysterious figure abducts Amy during Cassy's birthday celebration, plunging the town into a web of secrets and fear. As the tranquility of Ridgewood gives way to a gripping mystery, the search for Amy reveals hidden truths and challenges the facade of this seemingly peaceful town. A string of kidnappings involving young girls taken from bookstores and libraries thrusts a small town into panic. Mia, a single mother and detective, struggles to balance her homelife and work. Dedicated to protecting her family and her community, she hunts a predator, leading to the discovery of a secret bunker filled with children. Hailed ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Survivor Journals Omnibus by Sean Little (Spilled Inc. Press) (39 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

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

Genre: Science Fiction

Last Song (Heinlein's Finches Book 5) by Robin Banks (8 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

EVADING ALPHA by CATHY LEMONS (1 Review)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

What if the one place you thought was safe hid the most dangerous secret? Tessa has always shielded her little brother, Maxwell, from their father's brutal world. But in their new town, where secrets hide behind every corner and danger is always near, Tessa'slife grows even more precarious. As a werewolf evading a ruthless Alpha, Tessa's sole focus is on protecting Maxwell and offering him a chance at a normal life. Yet, their fragile peace shatters when Tessa encounters the enigmatic headmaster of Maxwell's school, a man whose piercing gaze sees too much and whose presence feels all too familiar. Drawn to him yet terrified by the power he wields, Tessa must wrestle with her instincts and fears to shield her brother from the looming threat. In this gripping tale of power, love, survival, and wildness that lies within us all, Tessa must decide: will she continue to hide, or will she embrace her destiny and stand against the might of the Alpha?

Genre: Black & African American

Crushed Devotion: A Dark Organized Crime Romantic Thriller (Blood Vendetta Book 4) by A. Hayat (9 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Dive into the chilling depths of "Crushed Devotion," the riveting sequel to "Ruptured Hearts." As the compelling saga of Raven, Damon, Rosie, and Oscar reaches its gripping conclusion, a new chapter unfolds -- the heart-wrenching love story of Lily and Zayn, a narrative just beginning to unfurl. As Zayn scales the summit of the case, the explosive conclusion of Raven and Damon's organized crime saga unfurls with chilling precision. The gritty narrative takes a tumultuous turn as Rosie, ensnared by ruthless thugs, descends to rock-bottom. In the abyss of despair, she discovers an unexpected anchor in the arms of her love, Brandon. Simultaneously, Oscar, driven by an unwavering resolve to dismantle the human trafficking cartel, wages a relentless war to bring them to justice. However, the unyielding Juarez Cartel, unwilling to concede defeat, launches a vengeful retaliation that propels the stakes to an all-time high. The case hurtles towards an explosive climax, and Raven and Damon's ...

Genre: Romance

Mated and Rejected by his Omega: Book 3 in the Mated and Rejected Series by Mistress of the West (1 Review)    Price verified 13 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

Robert Elsmere by Mrs. Ward, Humphry (43 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Humphry Mrs. Ward's 'Robert Elsmere' is a novel that delves into religious and social issues in Victorian England. The book follows the story of a young clergyman, Robert Elsmere, as he grapples with his faith and ultimately finds himself moving away from traditional Christianity towards a more liberal interpretation of religion. Ward's writing style is poignant and rich with emotional depth, drawing readers into the internal struggles of her characters. The novel is considered a prime example of the 'religious novel' genre, reflecting the tensions between faith and intellectual inquiry during the time period. Ward's nuanced portrayal of religious belief and societal norms adds layers of complexity to the narrative, making it a compelling read for those interested in Victorian literature and social commentary. Ward's personal experiences as a writer and social reformer undoubtedly influenced her creation of 'Robert Elsmere', showcasing her deep understanding of the religious and ...

Genre: Romance

A Whale of a Murder: A Venus Bixby Mystery by Valerie Taylor (Aspetuck Publishing) (42 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

First in the Venus Bixby Mystery series from award-winning author Valerie Taylor. Sea breezes and fireworks fill the air in cozy Chatham Crossing, the peaceful and historic whaling town situated between Providence and Cape Cod. Venus Bixby, owner of the forever popular music store Oldies & Goodies, is counting on the festivities over the Fourth of July weekend to propel her to a position on the prestigious Town Committee. After years of living in the shadow of her late husband, Venus will finally be the center of attention this holiday weekend: starting with her fiftieth birthday celebration and ending as the parade's Grand Marshal. Faster than a cookie crumbles, her dream collapses on the morning of her party when she trips over orange platform shoes in the gardens of the Sofia Silva Whaling Museum and breaks her thumb. When it's discovered the shoes are attached to the body of the manager of the museum's gift shop, Venus becomes both a suspect and a sleuth in Chatham Crossing's ...

Genre: Romance

The last Iceni by Ronald Haines (Haines Communications) (1 Review)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

The epic story of the Roman invasion of Britannia, the battles, the burning of Londinium, the rise and fall of Boudica, and the great fire of Rome, told through a fast moving historical adventure romance novel. Celtic warrior princess Ceridwen's doubts about her prescribed future to marry Donogh and become queen of the Ordovices are underscored by meeting Marek, an Egyptian serving as an officer with the Roman fourteenth legion. While from vastly different cultures, Ceridwen and Marek share the same ideologies and are uniquely able to meet each others darkest desires. A perfect match, they plan for an idyllic life together once Marek's time in the army is up. Political change has suddenly put them in opposition, however. The emperor Claudius, who advocated for independent client kingdoms, is assassinated and replaced by Nero who declares the Iceni lands a Roman province. The Iceni queen Boudica, brutalized by Roman soldiers when she resists the takeover, calls her tribe to arms, ...

Genre: Romance

Real Life and Other Disasters: A laugh-out-loud British romantic comedy by Merren Tait (9 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Olivia by Michael E. Bowers (Luminare Press) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Allen's daughter, Olivia, is a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl, born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, with the whole world ahead of her. But when Olivia's family accidentally gets caught in the crossfire of the DEA and a Mexican drug cartel, Olivia's world turns upside-down, changing the lives of everyone around her and driving Allen to commit atrocities so complex, so evil, that no one could have thought him capable. Inspired by the events of his 2022 award-winning book, Captured by COVID: Deceit, Conspiracy, and Death -- A True Story, Michael E. Bowers's Olivia tells the story of a happy family and a dream that ended in disaster.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

House of Beating Wings (The Kingdom of Crows Book 1) by Olivia Wildenstein (WildStone Publishing) (9,317 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

"A fantastical delight of a book, rich with its imagination and lush with its storytelling." - RUNYX, author of Gothikana FREE THE CROWS, FALLON, AND THEY WILL MAKE YOU QUEEN. Until an oracle predicted my regal future, I'd never imagined myself rising above the curve of my round ears. After all, I was the magicless halfling loved by beasts but loathed by every pure-blooded faerie at court. Well... by all but one. Dante Regio, prince of Luce, had owned my heart since he gave me my first kiss. If gathering a slew of iron relics could help me overthrow the current monarch and crown his brother to rule at my side, then treasure hunting I'd go. If only the oracle had warned me what winged demon I was releasing into the world. And that I'd become this demon's obsession. Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Mary E. Pearson will devour this epic fantasy romance full of deceit, betrayal, and false loves that could swallow a person whole.

Genre: Fantasy

Havoc (Twisted Devils MC Book 14) by Zahra Girard (198 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

I'm being hunted. Valeria Happy hour with my bestie turns into a night of terror. I'm attacked by criminals who want to kidnap me, use me, own me. Then he steps in - an insanely hot, bearded savage named Havoc. He doesn't look like my savior, he looks like a tatted killer. But my only choice is to take his hand Havoc The second I see Valeria, I'm obsessed. She is innocence in an irresistible, curvy package. A beautiful vision that sparks my primal hunger. But even a single kiss will ruin me. Because love is a weakness for a monster like me. Yet once she's safe in my arms, we can't fight the smoldering attraction A lustful heat that turns into steamy nights in bed. Nights that set my cold heart on fire. Her love could alter my life - or end it. Because an innocent woman has no safe place in my world. And a deadly secret stands between us. It was no accident I found her that night. I'm hunting a depraved killer, a psychopath who's stalking his next victim. Valeria. Havoc is book 14 ...

Genre: Romance

Wings of Grace (Kiwi Land Girls Book 1) by Tania Roberts (Red Rose Publishing) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Learning about life the hard way By 1941 World War II has left New Zealand farms bereft of young men. Whipsnade Farm, home of the McKnight family becomes a training farm for several young women who leave the city to volunteer as land girls. Grace is 22, and freshly arrived on a country farm down in Canterbury as a Land Girl, helping fill the shortage of manual labor during the war. Arriving with her best friend Betsy, who is newly engaged and fretting about her fiancé Roland, but terribly attracted to the son of the farm manager, she takes all of Graces patience and care to ensure that she doesn't end up making some challenging life decisions to regret later. Meanwhile, Moira is sassy, ready for anything, and seemingly hell bent on finding a man to indulge her fancies and learns through some hard lessons about real rural life, and whether she's really cut out for being the wife of a farmer. They discover Ben, a recent army recruit who is AWOL and hiding from soldiers determined ...

Genre: War

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 11 hours ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Complete Bad Boy Collection by Natasha Stories (12 Reviews)    Price verified 47 minutes ago

1. Stray Erin Timms took a new job as a veterinarian in Sunshine, Colorado for two important reasons: to get away from her ex, and to give herself a chance at a new life. But when devastating news of her ex follows her there, she begins to think she has made a terrible mistake. Tall, stunning-looking Jon Miles had only one goal: to save the mountain canyon where Sunshine is located from businessmen who want to exploit it. But how can he do that when he is already an outcast? There was nothing to suggest they'd ever meet, much less strike a spark of red-hot romance. Except that Erin can never turn away a stray... 2. Recoil Reluctant step-siblings Julia and Colin meet for the first time at an engagement party for their parents, and dislike each other on sight, despite their obvious physical attraction to one another. They soon find they have a common interest, though - stopping the inappropriate and hasty marriage of her mother to his father. When they discover that the recent ...

Genre: Romance

Behind Her Lies by Bella Perry (Bella Perry LLC) (140 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A second chance romance meets forced proximity as these two exes become neighbors. Josie Marten is ready for this fresh start. If anyone needs one, it's her. Nobody understands why she is moving her and her three-year-old daughter so far away, especially after the accident that changed their lives forever. But she doesn't expect them to understand. How could they? She's perfected the art of lying to those around her. She's hoping to leave the past behind and start over, but when she arrives at her new home, she finds her ex-boyfriend, Drew Warren, living next door. Drew is everything Josie remembers: handsome, charming, and kind. But he's also the man who broke her heart eight years ago. What is he doing here? And why does his grin send tingles through her heart? It doesn't matter. She doesn't have time for the past. Josie is determined to resist Drew's charms, but it's hard when he's so close. Her focus needs to be on the future, one without lies. But Drew is relentless with his ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Verity's Amish Heart: An Amish Romance Novel by Cora Mabry (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Verity Beiler's 20th birthday is only two months away, but in her mind that's cause for worry, not celebration. At this age, most of her peers have already made the decision to join the Amish church. Verity knows the same is expected for her, especially as she gets older. Verity loves her family, lifestyle, and community - so why is it that she can't find it in her heart to commit herself to the Amish church? As Verity struggles with her feelings, she begins spending more time with a group of local Mennonites. Shockingly, she finds herself more comfortable around them than in her own Amish community. Her shy, hesitant nature begins to fade as she is encouraged by her newfound friendships. But when Verity's new relationship with her Mennonite friends is called into question by her parents, she will have to rely on her Amish heart to tell her what to do.

Genre: Romance

Masterpiece of Murder: The Charlotte Ross Mysteries - Book 2: International Mystery and Romance by Evelyn Cullet (37 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

... "Hapless Heroine Hamstrung." .After her fiancé disappears, Charlotte Ross travels to Bariloche, Argentina, determined to find him. However, her search leads her to some unexpected discoveries- deceit, art forgery, and murder. When she stumbles upon the body of the victim, it becomes increasingly apparent that circumstantial evidence is mounting against her, and the local police suspect she's the killer. To make things worse, a military police officer becomes smitten, and watches her every step. Join Charlotte, her fellow art students, and her fiancé on a thrilling and dangerous adventure to uncover the truth behind a stolen art masterpiece, in this cozy mystery filled with romance, and humor.

Genre: Romance

Letters to her Darling Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (The Lords of your Heart) by Abigail Agar (156 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

Miss Emma Radforde has a secret - a secret that could threaten her happiness. Emma's heart has always belonged to the Duke of Hampshire, and as she attends a masquerade ball in full disguise, her dream of getting closer to him finally comes true... When the two begin to exchange intimate letters, Emma realizes that if she reveals her true identity, she risks losing the one person who makes her feel alive and loved... Could she muster the courage to confess the bitter truth? Jasper Trowbridge, Duke of Hampshire, has a deep longing for something deeper than the empty promises of society's standards. Little does he know that his wish is about to be granted when he meets a mysterious masked lady at the masquerade ball. Sparks fly and Jasper can't help but feel a connection he's never felt before. But when their letters start to exchange, Jasper wonders if his masked lady is an eligible woman of status, or something far more special. Maybe his heart already knows the answer... Emma ...

Genre: Romance

PICKLED MAGIC: THE GIANT OMNIBUS EDITION by RICHARD J. WATTS (10 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

If, like me, you adore Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld stories and dearly miss reading new novels in this unique genre then I know you are going to absolutely fall in love with this new and very original series of books. They are perhaps a little naughtier than STP's in places, possibly a shade crazier and with a touch of iron(y) and steel woven into its comedic comfort blanket. They are also my own small tribute to Sir Terry, my personal literary deity: A wizard's apprentice embarks upon a personal quest to set right the wrongs of his past. Unfortunately, his dreadful step-father has unwittingly caused him to avoid anything alcoholic, which proves to be a reoccurring problem throughout the story, since the singular potion that could potentially release his magic, and his dreams of a little payback, is over ninety-eight percent proof. Walter Farmfound has a desperate need to become a wizard and to unlock his unique Wild Magic; which is an unstoppable force of nature, but also ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Earl's Bookish Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Bridget Barton (277 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

Marianne Hastings is a devoted daughter, dutifully caring for her ailing father over the last several years. As she reluctantly prepares for the London Season to please her father, she highly doubts she could find a suitable match in the pretentious rituals of the ton. When her father collapses at the opera one night though, a handsome young stranger will offer his assistance and unintentionally capture her heart... Will she be able to get past her prejudice and take the leap to real love? Philip Ramsay, the Earl of Berkeley, has been warned against marrying for love. After making a promise to his father on his deathbed, he is determined to find a suitable match and thus starts courting a fitting lady. When he meets Marianne though, he finds himself surprisingly stricken with her wit, kindness and unique beauty... Will he be able to overlook his father's dying wish and trust his own heart? As they start falling in love, and their paths begin to entwine more than either of them ...

Genre: Romance

Frankenstein 2035: An Arctic Horror by Kev Freeman (75 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

A horror mystery suspense It's 2035. Beta, a young Austrian scientist, seeks a cure for her only remaining family member, her disabled brother. She understands she his only hope. After being handed an old recipe for creating life, she accepts an invitation from a mysterious group to join other researchers at an arctic station in Nunavut, Canada. Meanwhile, in that same location, divers pull something, preserved by the almost freezing water, from a wreck which has lain at the bottom of the arctic ocean for more than 200 years. At the station, the team reveal their specialties and find themselves connected in an experiment to restore the spirit of a man who has been dead for two centuries. The experiment soon spins out of control and a horrific sequence of events and personal discoveries erupt within the isolated research station. There is no escape amidst the fury of a freezing arctic storm. How are the recent discovered elements of quantum-mechanics, geo-magnetic fields, fractal ...

Genre: Horror

His Saxon Wife (Saxons of Hyrstow Book 2) by C.A. Fray (9 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

Taming the Beastly Duke's Desires: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Henrietta Harding (66 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

The fiery Charlotte Evans never expected to return to Raven Valley, but when an unexpected invitation arrives from her aunt, she finds herself drawn back to the place where her love of plants and flowers was first kindled, a place of mystery and memories. Yet, amid nature's breathtaking charm, she becomes enmeshed in the enigma spun by her neighbour, the tempting Duke of Whitmore. When circumstances bring them scandalously closer, and a mystery unfolds... Will Charlotte find a different side to the devilish man who at first called her a trespasser? William Sinclair is a man with a secret past, and a desire to be left alone. Yet, when he encounters the alluring Charlotte trespassing on his land, his reclusive intentions are tested, and he finds himself at odds with burning thirst for solitude. As events take a dramatic turn, William discovers he can no longer rely solely on himself, and in Charlotte's enticing company, he begins to realise he does not have to. Can his forbidden ...

Genre: Romance

The Captive by Graham Wilson Price verified 3 minutes ago

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

Genre: World Literature

Secret (A Wilder Inc. Story Book 1) by Kindle Alexander (Kindle Alexander, LLC.) (1,833 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

MORI: The Lost Ones Volume 1 by Michael Seagard (71 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

After a strange encounter with a disembodied voice, a reclusive man discovers an impossible connection linking him to his captivating neighbor and her friends. United by their enigmatic bond, they set out to unravel a cosmic mystery that could cost them everything. West Hollywood. Miles "Mori" Morhart has given up on life, hiding from the world and doing all he can to just stay numb. But when an otherworldly voice tells him that he must find a hidden message of unfathomable importance, he emerges from his hazy solitude to find it. His search leads him to his alluring neighbor and her friends, who have reasons of their own for joining his strange quest across modern-day Los Angeles. The message they uncover is deeply eerie and disturbing, pulling them further into a labyrinth with something ominous and uncanny at its center. As the shadows deepen and endanger the lives of his new companions, Mori must find a way to illuminate what's lurking in the darkness... or be consumed by ...

Genre: Fantasy

Watch Me Drown by Autumn Winchester (20 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

PowerUp! Box Set 1 (Collections Book 3) by Marie Harte (No Box Books) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 47 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

Strictly Business (Boss Babes Of Buchannan's) by Kallista Kohl (Chrysanthemum Publishing) (74 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

Izabelle has one rule: never mix business and pleasure. It's taken Izabelle Green five years to rebuild what her ex-boyfriend stole from her. With the biggest presentation of her life looming, she can't afford any distractions. Even if that distraction is Jake, a fellow work-a-holic with great shoulders and dreamy eyes she met in the most random way. But with just two weeks until her pitch, she's a one-woman CEO who needs help, and there's something about Jake's delightfully awkward charm that has her wondering if some rules are meant to be broken. Jake Masterson should be thanking his lucky stars. He thought this forced vacation was going to be two weeks of can't-access-the-company-network torture. Instead, he's run into a smart, gorgeous brunette -- not once, but twice -- and she's asking him for help in his area of expertise. There's just one problem, Izabelle is the one woman he shouldn't be talking to, and he can't find the words to tell her why. As their chance encounter at a ...

Genre: Romance

Try Not to Die: On Slashtag: An Interactive Adventure by Jon Cohn (Vincere Press) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Are you ready to play the most important game of your life? Step onto the backlot of a real studio and experience the rush of being a playtester for the biggest reality competition show of the year: Slashtag. But when you discover the show is set in a haunted hotel, once home to a notorious serial killer, you realize you may have just made the worst mistake of your life. Trapped in a twisted world of puzzles, challenges, and evil spirits, you must use your skills to survive and unravel the mystery behind The Propitius Hotel. Will you push further into the hotel, or risk it all for a chance at one of the show's many horrific endings? Try Not to Die: On Slashtag is a prequel to the novel Slashtag, but can be enjoyed on its own. Whether you're a die-hard Slashtag fan or new to the world, this book will have you on the edge of your seat as you Try Not to Die! Grab your copy today

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

THE ONE-OH SYNDICATE: A Metaverse Thriller by William Kurth (Highdesertwriter.com) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Cody: REED HAWTHORNE SECURITY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE by Danielle Pays (69 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Chasing Devils (The Jackson Clay & Bear Beauchamp Series Book 3) by B.C. Lienesch (Carpe Creative, LLC) (79 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

"An absolute must-read for thriller fans." - CHARLY COX, AUTHOR OF THE DYING PLACE "[A] clever, fast-paced thriller... A very intriguing and satisfying read." - SANDY AMATO, WINCHESTER BOOK GALLERY "A meaningful, intensely personal tale, wrapped up in a fast-paced, suspenseful package." - CAROL BETH ANDERSON, AUTHOR OF THE FROST EATER "A spellbinding crime thriller that packs a wallop, Lienesch delivers another action-packed story full of twists and turns." - SHAWN BURGESS, AUTHOR OF GHOSTS OF GRIEF HOLLOW Jackson Clay has been many things to law enforcement in his time helping those who have needed it most. Witness. Ally. Asset. But there's one thing he's never been... The prime suspect. Until now. When his ex-wife, Nathalie, is brutally killed along a lonely stretch of highway, the evidence points to Jackson. His efforts to clear his name and grieve the only woman he ever truly loved thrust him head-first into the investigation, but what he learns may be even more ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Forms of List-Making: Epistemic, Literary, and Visual Enumeration by Roman Alexander Barton (Palgrave Macmillan) Price verified 10 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

Infamous Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes Book 1) by Ella Frank (2,990 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Who are we? Like you even need to ask. We're the seven richer-than-sin legacies causing debauchery at the prestigious Astor University in Manhattan. Some call us spoiled. Some call us trouble. But everyone calls us the Park Avenue Princes. Weston LaRue "The Playboy" I'm never one to turn down a bet. Especially not when it comes to retaliating against the dean for pulling a dick move before summer break. So when the dean's golden child arrives at Astor for his freshman year, my fellow troublemakers throw down a wager I can't resist. The target: the dean's son, John Thomas Hawthorne, or "JT." The bet: corruption in any way I choose. It should've been easy. With his mess of brown curls, pouty lips, and good-boy reputation, JT is the perfect revenge. And even better? He's straight. Challenge accepted. I'll do whatever it takes to prove a point, no matter how reckless it might be. Game. On. Infamous Park Avenue Prince is the first standalone novel in the Park Avenue Princes world.

Genre: Romance

Blood of Dragons (Taviny's Blood Book 1) by Irene Daniels (4 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

On a mission to secure peace between two kingdoms, one woman faces the test of her young life. One she might not pass. Princess Taviny of Bron knew there would be decisive moments in her life beyond her control. She never imagined traveling to neighboring Tarn would be one of them. Sent as an envoy to ease the rising tensions between the two kingdoms, she knows all it would take to spark a war is one small misunderstanding. Her mission is put to the test the moment she sets foot in Tarn. Trouble follows her like a whirlwind, threatening to unravel her quest and take her life. Nothing in Tarn is as it seems. But all is not lost. Her counterpart, Roxston, knows how important securing a lasting peace between the kingdoms is for all. Cast together and thrown into a world neither truly understand, each must come to terms with who they are and who they are meant to become. Countless lives are at stake and, should they fail, the consequences will be far too much to bear. Welcome to a world ...

Genre: Romance

Knock Knock: An absolutely pulse-racing, heart-stopping crime thriller (Detectives Lockhart and Green Book 1) by Chris Merritt (Bookouture) (1,579 Review)    Price verified 47 minutes ago

????? 'Wow. I absolutely loved this book!... I was not able to put it down from the moment I started it, so much so that I devoured it in just two days.' Goodreads reviewer Natasha Mayston wasn't expecting anyone to knock on her door so late at night. And she has no idea that the face staring back at her is the last one she'll ever see... As Detective Dan Lockhart is called to a wealthy London street to investigate Natasha's death, he's startled by the similarity to a previous case. Noticing the cable-tie restraints and the tiny scratches on Natasha's wedding finger, Dan already knows what he will find if he looks in her mouth - the metal ball which choked her to death. He knows Natasha isn't the killer's first victim and is certain that he will strike again. Months earlier, Kim Hardy was found in the same position in a run-down hotel across the city - an identical silver ball in her throat. But Kim's murderer was caught and sent to prison - did they arrest the wrong man? And ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Run. (Wulver Rising Book 1) by Lydia Maine (Lydia Maine Publishing) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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 ...

Genre: Fantasy

Icing the Puck (New York Empires Book 2) by Isabo Kelly (T&D Publishing) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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 ...

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 47 minutes ago

"This is a five-star series. Loved it!! Can't wait for the next one, please!!" FBI Agents Donovan and Eleri left their last case with a sense of unease. Unable to close the investigation, they've been thrown into their next assignment far too fast. A string of strange arson-based murders are just part of the trouble. Not only is former agent Wade de Gottardi on their team for this one, so are two other NightShade agents: Dana Brantley and Christina Pines. The problem is, Eleri is no longer the senior agent, Dana is. Maybe their boss no longer trusts them, or maybe it's simply because four people have already died. Either way, Donovan and Eleri are no longer in control of the case as they hunt a serial killer who's getting bolder with each success. While Eleri and Donovan are just getting their special skills in hand, Dana and Christina are more at ease with theirs. While Dana's talents prove useful, Christina's are frightening... and suspicious. As old cases rear their ugly heads, ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

To Him That Hath: a Tale of the West of Today by Ralph Connor (5 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: Drama & Plays

Unleashed by Aria Glazki (Anika Press) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 13 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 ...

Genre: Fantasy

Autumn's Magical Pact (Maidens of the Mystical Stones Book 1) by Leigh Ann Edwards (18 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

Field Rules (Romancing the Ruins Book 1) by Carla Luna (47 Reviews)    Price verified 13 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Over the Line (Sierra Hockey Book 1) by Elise Faber (266 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

One Night Forever: (One Night Forever Saga) by Amy C. Beckinsale (11 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established by John R. ( Roy) Musick Price verified 47 minutes ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: Drama & Plays

Timewrecked: Collision With Destiny (Sapphire Chronicles Book 1) by VV Sinclair (Suma Books) (1 Review)    Price verified 42 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Science Fiction

The Reaper of Washington County by Steven Banner (10 Reviews)    Price verified 13 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 ...

Genre: Classics

Environmental Knowledge, Race, and African American Literature (Literatures, Cultures, and the Environment) by Matthias Klestil (Palgrave Macmillan) (1 Review)    Price verified 9 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 ...

Genre: Literary Criticism

The Culling: The Luna's Vampire Prince Book 1 by Bella Moondragon (6 Reviews)    Price verified 13 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, ...

Genre: Romance

Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay (9 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

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

Genre: Literary Fiction