The Many Shades of Midnight (Tales of Isyr Book 1) by C M Debell (49 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

A plague of monsters. A deadly conspiracy. A truth that will shatter the world. Isyr. Stronger, brighter, more beautiful than other metals. Once the most desirable thing in Ellasia, now it is priceless, the pure Isyrium needed to produce it mined to exhaustion. What's left is controlled by the powerful mining syndicates, and such is the demand for their Isyrium that even kings do their bidding. Yet just as the beauty of Isyr hides a deadly secret, so too do the syndicates. A terrifying enemy is spreading a plague across the land, a sickness that kills or transforms everything it touches. Unable to contain the outbreaks, the King of Lankara begs the aid of his disgraced former military commander, Alyas-Raine Sera, a man who has spent years fighting syndicate expansion and whose resentment over his exile makes him an unpredictable, dangerous ally in the power struggle between the rulers of Ellasia and the mining companies. Attached to the envoy to recall Alyas, the apprentice surgeon ...

Genre: Fantasy

The Snowdonia Killings: A Snowdonia Murder Mystery Book 1 (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller) by Simon McCleave (27,209 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Starting a new life in Snowdonia was always DI Ruth Hunter's dream. Until a twisted killer turned it into her worst nightmare. Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter lives with the pain of her partner's mysterious and unsolved disappearance. About to hit fifty, the veteran police officer trades in the crime-ridden streets of London for a more peaceful life in rural North Wales. But Ruth has barely settled into her new position in North Wales Police, when the body of a brutally murdered woman is discovered... with strange symbols carved into her skin. Teaming up with an obstinate deputy, Ruth struggles to eliminate anyone from a long line of suspects. When another slain victim is discovered with the same cryptic markings, she's forced to re-think the investigation. Has Ruth got what it takes to solve the case before the murderer attacks again? The Snowdonia Killings is the first book in the DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series and set against the majestic backdrop of Snowdonia, a timeless ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Obsidian: Awakening (A Dark Epic Fantasy of War, Love, and Honor) by Sienna Frost (156 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

To end a centuries-long war between a nomadic race and an empire, Fate asks a freed man to shackle himself to a woman he cannot have, a young girl to choose an arranged marriage over freedom, and an ambitious conqueror to give up his empire for the one wife who wants him dead. As she puts them to the test and demands unimaginable sacrifices, all must decide what they want to set on fire: the lives of innocents or what they hold dearest to their hearts. A tale of humanity's deadliest weapon that drives us all to do the unthinkable, written in the blood of its heroes, the scorching sands of the desert, and the fires of war that never leave anyone without scars. An award winning epic fantasy inspired by the nomadic cultures of Mongolia and the Middle East, the rich traditions of Asia and Africa, strung together by intense Thai flavors that will stay with you for life. * Book of 2022 - Escapist Book Co * Top 10 Books of 2022 - Before We Go Blog * Top 15 Books of 2022 - Steve Talks ...

Genre: Fantasy

The Coastguard's House Darling Island : Gorgeous contemporary romance. by Polly Babbington (3,651 Reviews)    Price verified 27 minutes ago

Welcome to Darling Island - a complete nine book set of heartwarming feel-good, small town stories with romance, community and friendship set in a to-die for British seaside town perched just off the English south coast.~~ ~~~ Lucie Peachtree is living her (nearly) best life as she prepares to pack up her house to move to the country with her ever-so-handsome, teenage heartthrob boyfriend turned partner, Rob. Rob, unfortunately, forgets to mention that while Lucie was selling their house, trying to get pregnant and was doing all the things, had secured himself another life, thank-you-very-much. A life complete with a twenty-four-year-old very much pregnant work colleague and not including Lucie in any shape or form. Dropped into a world Lucie has never known, one night she sets out to a calling from the universe. With a glass of wine, a tub full of bubbly water and rather too many onion bhajis, she sees something on the internet that takes her fancy. Before she has time to think ...

Genre: Romance

Love Letters for a Lady: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Whispers of Regency Love) by Aria Norton (87 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Lady Henrietta Lockton is an heiress on a mission. Despite her non supportive father, and after losing her mother, she has only one goal; to help the less fortunate with their education. When the idea of a community library springs to her mind, she knows she needs some help with this vision. Little did she know that hiring Mr. John Greenly would make her realise it's not only books that she wants to devote her life to. Inevitably, their clandestine romance timidly begins, but with John's working-class background, it is doomed to be kept a secret. Alas, it proves to also be short-lived, as Lord Lockton discovers his daughter's enchantment and forbids her to ever see John again. Will Hetty sacrifice all her wealth for her love for John? Or will Lord Lockton's discovery of this frowned upon affection put an end to Henrietta's hopes and dreams? John Greenly, disappointed by his job at the British Museum, decides to answer an advert for a librarian. What he never expected was that ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Binds Of Silver Magic: A Dark Academia Fantasy Trilogy (Blood Quintet Book 2) by Asher Sharol (15 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Enter a school of magic unlike any you have ever encountered. In the second instalment of the Blood Quintet trilogy, Binds of Silver Magic introduces you to a dangerous school for the magically gifted. Following a harrowing final year at Candentis Academy, Sam and his friends are invited to the magical academy of NOX REGIA to hone their unique magical abilities. Being members of the Blood Quintet with the power to stop the Veil Rapture from reducing the community to a fiery wasteland, the five children are hunted by a rising, shapeshifting god who viciously pits them against themselves. Can they survive the plot of an evil god as the death toll rises around them, inching closer and closer each time? NOX REGIA: A southbound realm and biosphere with strange animals, and skies teeming with the spinning silver magic of flamboyant electric light. The realm contains the Nox Regia building -- a fantastical magical school of Sorcery and Witchcraft where young wizards & witches are tutored ...

Genre: Fantasy

Kingdom Society: The Black Hood: An Anime Inspired Science/Fantasy Epic by Nathan Helm (Nathan Helm Publishing) (96 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Sometimes the only way to conquer darkness is to embrace it. From the moment Alyeth Zane was torn from his home, his dreams of becoming the next warlock of Dun'Nahar were dashed. Forbidden by his parents to pursue the arcane arts, Alyeth's destiny takes a darker turn when the legendary Black Hood escapes his bonds, threatening the realm itself. In a desperate bid to safeguard the kingdom, the House of Zane stages a grand tournament to marshal the land's fiercest warriors against the encroaching evil. Yet, disaster strikes, and Alyeth and his sister Cindrel are left orphaned. Taken in by the enigmatic and powerful wizard, Xylok Gray, he whisks them into the future to protect them. Can Alyeth rise to claim the power he was once denied? Dive into a world where destiny is written in shadow and spell, and discover if Alyeth and Cindrel can turn the tide against an ancient evil. This series is for fans of Star Wars, Harry Potter, Anime, Vidoe Games, and LoTR. Have you ever wondered ...

Genre: Fantasy

Wellsville by L. C. Scott (L. C. Scott Books) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

"A unique plot with plenty of action that begins strongly and maintains momentum throughout. 5 stars." - Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers Favorite Mia can't stand 'Smellsville', Priya can't stand Mia, Colby can't stand people in general, and before today, Liam didn't think any of them even knew he existed. But when everyone else in Wellsville suddenly collapses, the four of them are forced to work together to figure out what caused the townsfolk's collective coma. All they have to go off is an eerie message that's mysteriously shown up on Liam's computer: Stay hidden. Follow the conscious. Find the island. People born in Wellsville rarely leave, but Colby, Priya, Liam and Mia are about to venture far beyond the border of their beachside bubble for the very first time, and what they uncover during their odyssey will make them question everything they ever thought they knew about their mundane little town. Tropes • Found Family • Unlikely Allies • Trapped together/ ...

Genre: Science Fiction

One Night With My Best Friend's Daddy: An Age Gap Runaway Bride Off Limits Romance by Bella Chandler (480 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Just hours before I am supposed to walk down the aisle, I find my "groom" in the most compromising situation. Heartbroken and devastated, I'm on a one way flight out of town to escape the embarrassment and salvage my dignity. Hawaii was supposed to be my escape -- a solo honeymoon to heal a shattered heart. But fate had other plans in the form of Michael Thorne; A billionaire hotelier and former Navy SEAL. He's 6'3", Salt and pepper haired, with blue eyes and a rock hard body... and he's the answer to all of my questions. The problem for me:He's my Best Friend's Dad, and an absolute stud. The problem for him: I'm not the teenage girl that he once knew so many years ago, and my body and heart are seeking refuge like never before. From our first encounter, the magnetic pull is undeniable and every stolen moment pushes our boundaries to the limits, blurring all the lines. But when we both have to return to our realities back in San Francisco, our worlds collide once again, and we ...

Genre: Romance

Tesoro by Nicole Banks (108 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Tommy worked hard to establish a life outside of his father's legacy. Son to the infamous Delucia family, he's the heir to a throne he doesn't want. As loyalties keep pulling him back in, he struggles to obtain a clean break. Becoming a new man is just out of arm's reach.Naila is a sassy, headstrong entrepreneur with businesses in the Delucia territory. A chance meeting between the two has Tommy questioning everything about his life and what his future holds.As circumstances keep putting them in each other's paths, the two can't deny the building chemistry between them. As passions ignite, so does the tension surrounding the Delucia family, catching them both in the crosshairs of an all-out war. When the dust settles, there's only one question remaining: how deep are they willing to go?

Genre: Romance

The Red Rooster by Michael Wallace (Balsalom Publishing) (869 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Of all the desperate women in German-occupied Paris, Gabriela Reyes is the least likely to scratch out her survival as a whore for a Gestapo agent. After fascists murdered her mother and brother and tortured her father in an insane asylum, she hates the Germans as much as she fears them. But when she discovers the man responsible for destroying her family, she decides to become his mistress to try to free her father and avenge her family. The Red Rooster has been touted as "a first class historical page turner" by Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Catch Me.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Out of the Office Romance by Twoony (27 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Competitions and mayhem, conniving younger brothers and possessive ex boyfriends, loveless engagements and family troubles, Kade and Nolen have a lot on their plates. They're about to add a forbidden office romance like the cherry on top. It may make their world come crashing down... but perhaps that's exactly what they needed? Kade Sullivan doesn't need help. He kept his family afloat as a teenager, put himself through college, got an apartment, and snagged a new position at the prestigious Ackley Corporation, so stepping away from a toxic relationship should be easy. Except it isn't and when one as stubborn as Kade can't escape the abuse of his past or present, he doesn't know how to ask for help. And he certainly doesn't think he is deserving of help. Nolen Ackley shouldn't fix what isn't broken. He is the CEO of the prestigious Ackley Corporation and engaged to a girlfriend of over a decade. Sure, his father consistently crosses boundaries, his stepmother and stepbrother despise ...

Genre: Romance

The Glass Planet: The Series #5-9 (The Occult of Visitor Gods) by N. Reed (Morgans Mane) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The ancient biblical texts tell of gods that visited and gave humans civilization. Humans live study and work. While aliens named Gabriel, Michael and the rest of the Magi watch and record from space, humans unaware. Only hints remains in the ancient biblical texts that grip Gwydion Jacobs family and takes them on a journey around the globe. From the forested ancient ruins of Costa Rica to the desert sands of Egypt. The discovery of ancient texts in the desert bring about shocking conflicts and social upheaval. The professor and his autistic grandson read these ancient stories. The next discovery of biblical texts in an ancient jar buried on the banks of the Nile river, sets loose a demon that plagues Gwydion as he is growing up. Or is this an angel sent to take care of and protect the young boy? The secrets are not revealed until the very end, when a being from unknown origins visits and divulges some of these secrets to Gwydion and his strange little sister. Ignoring these texts ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Flight of the Cuckoo: Revenge is sweet... and incredibly addictive. (The Comedies) by K. L. Smith (999 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A funny novel of twists and turns, life, death, love, and of course... revenge. This is the dark but humorous tale of Sarah Pemberton, who is not a happy woman. A down to earth, inventive soul who despises her stuck up pompous husband Neil, who believes he is much more intelligent and important than she is. When he refuses her a divorce and emotionally blackmails her into staying with him by threatening to take custody of their daughter, she's decides to make life a little more entertaining for herself - by subtly torturing him at every available opportunity. Creative and adaptable by nature, with a wicked sense of humour, she comes up with more and more ways to ridicule him, without him ever knowing she has a hand in it. ... "During 1993-1994 amongst other things, I cooked him a meat pie with pedigree chum, stole his car more times than I can count, put chilli powder in his underpants, sent a stripagram to his work (a fat one), and subscribed him to a gay porn mag! (Our ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Foothills Fae Academy : Book Two by Callie Woodridge (44 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Disclaimer: This book has multiple POVs and is quite lengthy. If you enjoy multiple viewpoints and don't mind a longer read, you may enjoy it. However, this one will not be for you if you prefer short books or one or two POVs, and you may want to find another book to read. I'm putting this warning here now so you're not surprised by the length or the POVs, and you can instead, find a book that would be more enjoyable for you. The characters still have immature moments because they are thirteen, but they have grown since the last book. The characters mature with each book. The last two books, in particular, will be more mature, so discretion is advised when reading this series because this book is still innocent compared to the next two. This book will be leaving Kindle Unlimited at the end of June. Please read the trigger warning and disclaimer at the front of the book. This book will be leaving Kindle Unlimited at the end of June. Three years have passed, and Amber, Ben, Ellen, ...

Genre: Fantasy

The Fairy Tale by Axone Junior (20 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"The Fairy Tale is a truly astonishing fantasy debut." When two students learn about a chemical that will make everybody beautiful, it is obvious they must make it widely available. But will universal beauty make humans feel free, or will it create new problems? Meanwhile, two fairy lands above them are engaged in a war over the very same question... Love, hate; fear, and fearlessness; forgiveness and revenge. "You need to read this book," - Oxford University, 2023.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Stormy Peace (Lieutenant Oliver Anson Book 4) by David McDine (Lume Books) (1,368 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The nineteenth century has just begun, but it has not arrived quietly. At least, not on the high seas, where Lieutenant Oliver Anson and his comrades have been fighting the Napoleonic Wars. A tenuous peace finds them enjoying some respite. And for Oliver, there are matters of the heart to be resolved back at home. But nobody is taking anything for granted. Which is how Anson and his friends, including the rakish French aristocrat Hurel, find themselves undertaking clandestine work in France, just as the peace begins to falter and the threat level rapidly rises. A Stormy Peace is a meticulously-researched and highly engaging book. A must-read for fans of naval and maritime stories. David McDine, OBE, is a former Admiralty information officer, Royal Navy Reserve officer and Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, and the author of Unconquered: The Story of Kent and its Lieutenancy. He also wrote The Normandy Privateer, another naval adventure featuring Lieutenant Oliver Anson, of which ...

Genre: Sea Adventures

DEATH IN THE COVE a captivating historical mystery (Inspector Ryga Historical Mysteries Book 1) by PAULINE ROWSON (Joffe Books crime thriller, mystery and suspense) (1,455 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

????? 'Pure detection mixed with a bit of history. Very well done.' Jill S. DISCOVER A SERIES OF CAPTIVATING HISTORICAL MYSTERIES FILLED WITH TWISTS FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR PAULINE ROWSON. Meet Inspector Alun Ryga of Scotland Yard's Murder Squad. Having survived WW2 in a prisoner of war camp, he's vowed to get justice for those who need it. 1950, Portland Island, Dorset. A dead man is found by former war photographer Eva Paisley in a secluded bay on Portland Island. The victim was stabbed in the neck with a narrow-bladed knife. Inspector Alun Ryga is called from Scotland Yard to investigate. But no one in the local community seems to know who the victim is. The man appears to have been a labourer, but he is found dressed in a tailored pinstriped suit, silk underwear, handmade shoes and rare pink-diamond cufflinks. Something about him doesn't add up... Ryga quickly establishes a good working relationship with Eva Paisley. But the local police warn Ryga not to trust her. It's ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

I've Never Told Anyone: A chilling collection of eleven horror short stories that’ll keep you up at night by Kris West (97 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"I know it sounds crazy, but I swear it's true... " High up in a firewatch tower. Down a desolate country road. Inside a cookie-cutter house in the middle of the suburban sprawl. Ghosts, creatures, and demons are everywhere, waiting for their next victim. I've Never Told Anyone is a collection of eleven such stories. Inside, discover... • 734 Walnut Lane tells the saga of a house flipper that discovers their latest purchase has a long-dead squatter who isn't going to leave quietly. • Three friends find themselves down a haunted dirt road being hunted by vengeful spirits in Denton Road. • In Burn the House, a grandchild discovers their grandfather has kept something evil hidden in the basement for a very long time. • A reporter is haunted by mysterious shadow children in The Tag-Along Kids. • A college girl buys a CB radio at a flea market that gives a psychotic killer a peek into her personal life in Glowbugs. • In Slightly Used Decorations, a suburban dad gets ...

Genre: Horror

Cody: REED HAWTHORNE SECURITY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE by Danielle Pays (69 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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

A Case for the Sea: A Regency Romance Inspired by Jane Austen’s Sanditon (Sanditon Stories) by Alma Kelleher (11 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Historical Romance Inspired by Jane Austen's Novels (Part of the Sanditon Series, but it can be read on its own; warning: contains some sexual content) Henry Heywood is an unhappy lawyer who jumps at the opportunity to spend the summer in Sanditon, an up-and-coming seaside resort. The town has everything going for it -- the sea, the sand, and sometimes even the sun -- with only one problem: the two principal families, the Parkers and the Denhams, are at war. Henry's sister, Charlotte, has married into the Parkers, and the woman he secretly loves, Frederica Lambe, is aligned with them too. But Miss Lambe knows that this tension is bad for business, and she thinks she has come up with a solution: setting Henry up with one of the Denhams! Can Henry convince Miss Lambe that Sanditon can succeed without his betrothal to a member of the Denham family? Can he win her heart instead? This is Book Two of Sanditon Stories, but it can be read as a standalone novel. In addition, several ...

Genre: Romance

Taken By Night: A Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Boxset by Marie Wilkens (144 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

One morning. One note. One missing child. Allison Flynn's world shatters in remote Bitter, North Dakota when her son vanishes. As the prime suspect, she must unearth the town's dark secrets before it claims another child. Will she succeed, or is another tragedy looming? Dive in to find out. Missing Person When the family down the street disappears, Grant is forced to confront a past that he had thought he'd left behind. With a family missing, and after four years off the police force, Chase Grant finds himself back in the midst of a criminal investigation. But as he teams up with the FBI and the U.S. Marshals working this high-profile case, Grant will be forced to confront a past that he thought he was prepared to deal with, but if he can't overcome his memories, then it could mean the end of a missing family.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Echo of a Forgotten Vow: A Historical Western Romance Novel by Aurora Hanson (332 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The spirited Bethany carries a weight of heartache and responsibility that belies her youthful visage. Her life took a turn for the unexpected when a whirlwind romance with a charming drifter left her with a son, whom she had to relinquish for his own good. This decision, heartrending in its desperation, has driven her to search for her son for years, fueled by the hope of reuniting. Is she condemned to being alone forever? Enter Quinton "Quin" Smith, the dashing sheriff with a heavy past. Once a ranger, he's haunted by vengeance, especially memories of a father lost and the outlaw he's sworn to capture. Yet as he crosses paths with Bethany, his heart hints at a different destiny... Could there be a love strong enough to help him move on? In the sprawling landscapes of the New Mexico territory, Bethany and Quin converge over a shared mission - to save a young boy who could be her son. As they navigate through the challenges, a tender romance takes root amidst the dust and ...

Genre: Romance

A Graveyard in Algiers: Book four in the Muhammad Amalfi Mystery Series (The Muhammad Amalfi Mysteries 4) by AJ Lewis (7 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Exciting action in the home of the fearless Barbary Corsairs. An inexperienced investigator's first case of murder upon murder plunges him headlong into the underworld of the Mediterranean's most notorious city. A riveting historical mystery that plays out on the coast of North Africa. Following an exorcism gone wrong, Chief Commissioner Muhammad finds evidence of alchemy, debauchery, religious excess, and murder at a lonely hillside villa outside the city of Algiers leased to a British baron and his naturalist wife in the year 1794. On his first case since his appointment to high office by the mercurial Dey of Algiers, Muhammad's investigation is thwarted by his inexperience, crafty Arab tribesmen, scheming European women and greedy sea captains. When the bodies begin to pile up, amidst a devastating onslaught of locusts, Muhammad realizes his new position and his life are in jeopardy if he's unable to deliver justice to the guilty. A Graveyard in Algiers was Runner Up in the ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Global Game: The Luckiest Lord: LitRPG Cultivation System by Sophia Ava (8 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

All residents over the age of 18 have a chance that go to the endless continent to become a lord! The lord can also recruit his own exclusive soldiers! "Hahaha!My soldiers are giants!" "The giants?Huh!My soldiers are necromancers!" ... Just when the other lords were complacent, they were horrified to find that the protagonist's soldiers seemed to be different from theirs!

Genre: Fantasy

I Frantically Plunder Abilities: LitRPG Apocalypse System by Sophia Ava (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The virus broke out!The end is coming! The protagonist was reborn with the memories of his previous life, with a system of plundering the abilities of others. The cruel world is just a paradise for him!

Genre: Science Fiction

My Double Life: A witty, entertaining rom-com about an introverted librarian with a wild side by Angela Pearse (Clamp Limited) (779 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"My Double Life was an enjoyable fun page turner. I would highly recommend this book if you're looking for a quirky romcom to get your teeth into as it was brilliant in every way." - Belle Henderson, author of Not The Plus One. Emma McTavish likes nothing better than curling up with a good book. But sometimes she just wants to be a little bit naughty... Struggling to make ends meet, librarian Emma McTavish takes on a side gig as a life model to earn some extra cash. Knowing her straitlaced realtor boyfriend won't approve, she keeps it quiet. But her spur-of-the-moment decision starts making life complicated. Suddenly she's juggling her job, her boyfriend, her sexy new flatmate, and posing nude for a bunch of strangers. Then, one night, she accidentally overhears a conversation that changes everything. As her life begins to fall apart in spectacular fashion, Emma realises that giving her alter ego the reins isn't such a bad idea. Actually, it could be the perfect way to get out of ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Man of the Month Club SEASON 1 - January, February, and March: A Spicy Trio of Ugly Duckling, Fake Dating, and Opposites Attract Matchmaking Romances ... by Callie Love (More Happily Ever Afters) (243 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Sparks fly as a hit matchmaking app brings unlikely couples together! Will the Man of the Month Club ever fail? Discover a full season of passionate romances in this collection of scorching stories. JANUARY: Maggie's scars are visible to everyone. Jett's are hidden deep inside. They are both too damaged to love... Or so they thought. Will these two be able to help each other heal or are some wounds beyond repair? FEBRUARY: Chelle is a fun-loving, ambitious local news correspondent. Aidan is an uptight and serious state senator. The two are extreme opposites, yet they keep being thrown together. Will these two be able to spend time together and avoid catching feelings for each other? MARCH: Beautiful Ruby Beckham has a stalker. Tough cop, Patrick McDonnell, is the perfect man to protect her. But what if the man charged with her safety is the person she needs to be saved from? Meet the first three lucky couples the app chooses in this hot collection of ugly duckling, fake dating, ...

Genre: Romance

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

BLACK PHOENIX (Atlanta Homicide Squad Book 6) by Cortez Law (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Sergeant Malcolm Hobbs and his Atlanta X-Men Homicide Squad attempt to uncover the city's darkest secrets when an arsonist unveils a shocking Civil Rights Era political conspiracy of race, greed, power, and murder. The first was a riddle. The second was a mystery. The third was a conspiracy. In the wee hours of a summer morning, shadows surround a building. In minutes, it's engulfed in flames. A fire isn't usually within the scope of a homicide case, so why is Sergeant Malcolm X. Hobbs called to the scene? After the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) scours the burned rubble, they find no body, clothing, or identification. But upon further inspection, the firefighters experience shock and awe when they unearth a set of human remains buried in a shallow grave. Soon after, they discover twelve sets of human remains. Now, Hobbs' elite X-Men Homicide Squad joins him to solve the case. When the reports come back from the Medical Examiner's office, the detectives learn the victims' ...

Genre: Black & African American

ASSASSINS AND COMPANY III: ENTER MARTELLO by LOUIS IEZZONI (DARK MYSTERY PRESS) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

ENTER MARTELLO-------This third volume of the Assassins and Company series introduces VICTOR MARTELLO, THE PRIVATE EYE. BRUTAL, QUIXOTIC AND RELENTLESSLY DRIVEN to upset the stacked deck of every exploiter, sadist, con man and thug, the cases he takes on fulfill a personal mission and put the creeps of the world on notice---their days are numbered. A former boxer, army sniper and policeman, Martello is now a solo agent whose unorthodox methods have made him an enemy of the police and district attorney's office. The innocent victims who become his clients are often unnerved by him----while their victimizers are left seriously damaged or dead. Years ago, during his stint in the police department, Martello experienced an epiphany---best summarized by Tillich: "Every institution is inherently demonic." Seeing corruption and sadism among the police and the whole criminal justice system---he resigned from the force to carry on a personal crusade. He is a rebel---and he will be at odds ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The General's Relic by Max Winterson (210 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A mysterious Civil War rebel belt plate leads a group of modern day relic hunters on a quest to uncover the terrible secret of The General's Relic. The story begins tracing the history of a relic that has great power. The beginning of the novel provides insight into American Civil War battles that took place, along with the soldiers that fought in those battles. This allows readers to understand the historical significance of the General's Relic, along with other relics that the main characters in the novel later discover. The novel then leads to modern times, following a team of treasure hunters through a worldwide adventure.

Genre: Action & Adventure

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

Wrenn Grayson Mystery Series Box Set: (Books 1, 2, and 3) by Connie Chappell (4am Books) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Get the first three books in The Wrenn Grayson Mystery Series today! Go with historian-for-hire Wrenn Grayson on thrilling adventures in her hometown, Havens, Ohio. Wrenn Grayson Mysteries are touted as "fast-paced rides that will have readers hot on the heels of Wrenn's leads. Though the historian's extensive knowledge has her barreling towards the answers, it's the seemingly dead ends and the detective-for-hire's one-of-a-kind process that'll have fans flipping the page." (Best Thrillers) This bundled series provides a double-header mystery in Book One, Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont. Wrenn must solve the murder of Trey Rosemont, found shot inside his family's mansion. Across town, Egyptian artifacts are stolen from Eastwood University, putting Gideon Douglas, Wrenn's longtime love, and his teaching career in jeopardy. Wrenn sets out to solve the murder and recover the artifacts, but her stubborn one-woman approach places her directly in the killer's path. Wrenn's next gripping ...

Genre: Romance

Genesis Code: Alien Invasion Adventure Fiction by Eliza Green (Eliza Green Books) (1,011 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A ruthless human takeover. A shocking alien secret. Two worlds on the brink of collapse. Amid plans for relocation from Earth, loyal government investigator Bill Taggart embarks on an alien planet search for his missing wife. After uncovering evidence clearing the aliens of any wrongdoing, his investigation reveals a sinister truth closer to home. Troubled by his totalitarian government's lies about the relocation, Bill faces a dilemma: obey orders securing a privileged future for the wealthy or expose plans condemning millions to oppression. In the shadows of brutal colonization, Bill forges a tentative alliance with one alien observer struggling to protect his species. As he learns more about the native, a third option is presented. With the possibility to save humanity in the alien DNA, Bill grapples with the choice to protect his people, or save the natives and find his wife. Will he sacrifice a few to save many, or can he find common ground for the survival of both ...

Genre: Science Fiction

American Interstates : A Poem by Philip Wik (A Blue Kitten Book) Price verified 4 hours ago

I wrote American Interstates over the last forty years. It has more than 60,000 words and eight hundred and eighty-eight verses.My first trip to America at the age of ten inspired this tour de force that colors outside of the lines of the typical chapbook. Poetry is a journey into our soul, where, as T.S. Eliot says, we shall not cease from own explorations And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. CONTENTS FIT THE FIRST -- I-80 East to Sacramento FIT THE SECOND -- I-84 East to Boise FIT THE THIRD -- US-89 North to Yellowstone National Park FIT THE FOURTH -- US-20 West to Grand Teton National Park FIT THE FIFTH -- I-25 South to Mount Rushmore National Memorial FIT THE SIXTH -- I-90 East to Sioux Falls FIT THE SEVENTH -- US-20 East to Chicago FIT THE EIGHTH -- I-90 East to Cleveland FIT THE NINTH -- I-76 East to Pennsylvania FIT THE TENTH -- The End of the Road

Genre: Poetry

Billionaire Island (Tangled Hearts Book 1) by Peyton Fuller (42 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Four billionaires, one woman and a deserted island that will unleash all their passions. Val's new boss is a monster. She can't stand him, even though the frustrating tech mogul is easy on the eyes. But when his real assistant gets sick, the broke temp gets an offer she can't refuse; a big bonus to help him on a week-long yachting excursion designed to court investors for his newest endeavor. Now she's stuck catering to Grant Venture and his three billionaire friends. But when a stop on a remote island goes awry, she finds herself growing more intimately close to the four dynamic men than she ever thought possible, and discovers that her boss might not be a monster after all. Val's whole life is about to change, but first, she'll be pushed to the limit to make sure they all stay alive. What happens on the island stays on the island... unless you join the adventure today! Billionaire Island is a full-length, stand alone reverse harem, enemies to lovers romance. Expect snarky ...

Genre: Romance

Shadows & Dreams: A Protective Hero Romantic Suspense (Dream Series Book 1) by Andrea Smith (819 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

(Previously published as "Maybe Baby.") "That was definitely hot," I said, propping myself up on an elbow to look at him, "going all 'Christian Grey' on me like that." "Who?" he asked, totally clueless... I wasn't prepared for what was in store for me when I took a summer position at Sinclair Stables before my junior year of college. After all, it could only help with my chosen field of equine studies, right? My first encounter with Trey Sinclair wasn't a pleasant one to say the least. I didn't realize he was taking time away from his law firm in Atlanta to oversee his family's business in Bristol Virginia over the summer. He was definitely an alpha who liked exerting his power... and his prowess. And then there was all this weirdness going on there. Like something from a Hitchcock movie. I was there with baggage I didn't realize I had. Trey Sinclair turned out to be my protector... and so much more! Adult Content. 18+

Genre: Romance

The Curse of Elspeth Armstrong by Sandy Huth (14 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Bryn Brodrick has all she ever dreamt of. Orphaned as a young teen, she finally finds happiness when she meets the perfect man and lands the perfect job. She truly believes that everything really is perfect until she meets Callum Reid and her world is turned upside down. A visiting historian to the museum where Bryn works, Callum finds himself immediately and passionately attracted to his new co-worker. Despite declaring that the married Bryn is off-limits to him, he can not resist the strange connection he feels for her. He is drawn to her physically and emotionally, intrigued by her tale of tragedy which has affected each generation of her family since the turn of the century. Researching her story secretly, he is stunned to discover that they share a history. Callum and Bryn grow closer as they try to discover if the legend of a curse on her family, placed by his ancestors, is genuine and whether or not it can be ended. Telling the story of two women, Bryn and her great-grandmother ...

Genre: Romance

Murder Afloat: A 1900s Historical Cozy Mystery (Lottie Lindberg Murder Mystery Book #1) (Lottie Lindberg Murder Mysteries) by Ruby Riverton (Bookmarked) (750 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Cozy Mysteries With a Twist of History! A husband's dying wish. The trip of a lifetime. High seas and MURDER. A chance collision between two strangers on the docks of Titanic has Lottie Lindberg's sleuthing instincts kicking in. Once aboard the luxurious ship, the avid crime novel reader can't look away, and becomes embroiled even deeper in the mystery. Uncovering a web of nefarious lies, Lottie attempts to pick them apart. But when clues turn to murder, Lottie Lindberg, and her little white Westie companion, Dickens, find themselves in over their heads. Will Lottie and her dog be able to solve the whodunnit in time to expose the criminals, and save themselves? Or will it be too late for all involved as Titanic steams toward a deadly iceberg? Murder Afloat, Book 1 in The Lottie Lindberg Mystery Series, is a clean, lighthearted historical cozy mystery, with no graphic sex, gratuitous violence or strong language. It is a globe-trotting, British detective mystery, featuring amateur ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Deadly Sniper Boxset: Mystery Collection and Anthologies (Boxset Series: Mystery Thriller Suspense Box Sets Book 6) by James Kipling (James Kipling Publication House) (203 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

6 gripping novels full of action, suspense, mystery, plot twists. Do you love crime mystery collections and anthologies that have something for everyone? Then you will love all novels in this compendium. This collection is put together for a short time only for your reading pleasure. Over a quarter-million words of tense, gripping mystery thrillers. Dive into danger with these stories with enough twists to keep you turning the pages.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Random Man: A Superhero Novel (The Heliotrope Diaries Book 1) by A.R. Maxwell (92 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Every year on his birthday, 17-year-old Randy Regal wakes up with a new superpower. Unable to control his powers and tired of hurting the people he loves, Randy finds himself at the chronically underfunded Western Academy of Super Police -- a small school buried deep in the bottom of a secret canyon. At WASP, Randy forges fierce friendships, confronts dangerous enemies, and must out-perform his rival (without falling in love with her) in one explosive, redemptive school year.

Genre: Fantasy

The Last Librarian (The Justar Journal Book 1) by Brandt Legg (4,762 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

The last library... The last books... The last chance... Never let them catch you reading! When the single remaining library of physical books is ordered closed and its "dangerous" contents burned, almost no one notices, almost no one cares. A few did. The impossible task of rescuing the books is up to an angry author, a brazen revolutionary, and the last librarian. They must unravel a coded paradox hidden in the texts. If they fail, humanity will lose more than just what is printed on those antique pages... if it survives at all. You'll love Book 1 of this thrilling series, because every chapter contains secrets and surprising twists. Click now to save the books.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Hallelujah Rising (Hells Saints MC Book 5) by Paula Marinaro (327 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

. "It's crowded places that I find difficult. And places where there's too much noise or too much quiet.I'm afraid of the dark, too. Oh, and really, really bright light. So basically, it's everything. I'm afraid of everything." Hells Saint soldier, Hallelujah Thomas, would never forget those words or the woman who said them. Brave, Beautiful and Bad-ass -- the mob boss's daughter was everything Hal expected her to be and many things he hadn't. Valentina Abruzzi "I'm afraid of everything" -- as soon as those words were out of Valentina's mouth she knew she shouldn't have said them, but she just couldn't seem to think straight when Hal was around. So, of course, Valentina didn't let that bad decision stop her from making another one. If she had not been driven by a strong desire to see Hal again -- if she had allowed herself to take just one moment for clarity of thought -- Valentina would not have chosen a wild biker party to test the waters of her still fragile ...

Genre: Romance

The Old Woman Who Created The World (The Imagined Realm Book 1) by Robert Burke (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Accursed King has been overthrown, but not defeated. In his fortress city of Imperium, he plots a way back to power with the help of a fanatic soldier bent on using magic to rewrite the past. In the nearby city of Queensrealm, Captain Jaya Neale just wants to be forgotten. A former loyalist in a rebel city, she's forced to confront her sins to save her reality. Her best hope lies with a young woman she considers a nuisance, who may be gifted enough to decipher the magic to create worlds. This book collects the first 27 chapters of Robert Burke's Kindle Vella series, The Imagined Realm, published from August to October, 2021. A world of adventure is reborn here...

Genre: Fantasy

Far Haven: A Quest for Certitude. A Fight for Justice. (The Windflower Saga Book 3) by Aleksandra Layland (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Part III of the inspirational epic fantasy Windflower Saga trilogy, Far Haven is set in a time not now and in a world not of our own. Far Haven is the main content of The Far Haven Treasury, which was a medalist in the Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards. Centuries have passed since the Kingdom of Kimbria became a crowned republic. Peace and prosperity foster its entrance into an age of scientific discovery and early industrial development. Even so, pirates and crime rings continue to operate throughout the region, and injustice still rears its ugly head. A man sick in body, mind, and spirit stands on the deck of a steamship approaching the southern coast of Kimbria. He's traveled far to come here. Disgraced and dishonored in his own homeland, convicted of a crime he can't even remember, he's lost any hope in his future. All he can think of now is silencing the screams he hears in the nightmares that disturb his sleep. Married by proxy and in name ...

Genre: Fantasy

A Choice of Lightning: Running in Parallel Book 2 by Kara O'Toole Treece (Write On Girl Publishing, LLC) (35 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Two weeks ago, all Fara wanted was to earn enough tips to pay rent. Now, she is stuck in another world, surrounded by a Team who learned to throw daggers before tying their shoes. Oh, and she can open portals to other universes with her mind. With sexy agent Hanlon being held prisoner and Barrington Park closing in, Fara knows that she can't go home until she learns to control her new ability. She'll need the Team's help. But is going home what she really wants? Two weeks ago, all Blu wanted was to restore democracy to her world. Now, she knows the threat from Jurisdiction extends beyond the boundaries of her universe. On the one hand, she has a double from a parallel universe. On the other, a double agent hiding in her own Team. To make things even more complicated, Jurisdiction's Second Counselor, Jyston, won't leave her alone. Is he actually trying to help, or laying an elaborate trap? Two weeks ago, neither woman knew the other existed. Now, Blu and Fara must work together to ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Last Agent: A Novel (Alex Cooper Detective Series 1) by A. O. Nathaniels (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Lewis Blackwood lives in the Presidential Villa near the nation's permanent landmark of Aso Rock, where his father serves as the head of state. When he turns nine, the regime ends and young Lewis and family flee to the walled Family Paradise of North, where his reclusive father builds a small city near the Sahara desert. With them the former dictator carries dangerous amount of money that might be over half of the nation's total wealth. In a small polytechnic town in the West, Alex with his fiancee, Chloe, shares not only an apartment but similar predicaments: Frederick, Alex's father, opposes him for joining the police force and Chloe's father doesn't want the former model to marry someone who's broke. As fate intertwines their lives, Alex becomes a skilled crime solver and is invited to join the nation's anti-corruption commission to track down those embezzling public funds. Through a masterful narrative, the lives of young Lewis, Alex, and Chloe converge, revealing their ...

Genre: Black & African American

Branded (Fall of Angels Book 1) by Keary Taylor (7,629 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Join the ONE MILLION readers who have fallen hard for Branded: Fall of Angels! On the remote shores of Lake Samish hides a woman losing touch with reality. Haunted by violent dreams of angels, standing judgment for the sins of others, Jessica has resorted to a life of solitude and nightmares. But when two men she can't ignore enter her life, everything changes, including the afterlife that calls to her. Can she hide the physical scars that follow her into the land of the living from the enigmatic and easygoing Alex? And why is her gorgeous and assertive new neighbor, Cole, so fascinated with her? A chance at love sits within reach, but the clock is ticking, and it might not be long until Jessica stands her own judgment and becomes the object of her greatest fear. Featured in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL as a "Self-Published Big Seller." The entire series is now available! BRANDED - Book One FORSAKEN - Book Two VINDICATED - Book Three AFTERLIFE - Novelette Companion to ...

Genre: Fantasy

Bellocaro: (Teen and Young Adult Vampire Series - Book 1) (Bellocaro Saga) by P.S. Meraux (66 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

I'm human. Stubborn. Curious. Homesick. And I'm stuck on the magical tropical island of Sceadu, full of supernatural... um... people. I want desperately to leave, but there's a catch -- all I have to do is figure out what lesson this crazy, sentient island has for me. Did I mention I'm gifted? Sceadu's academy is dangerous and bewildering, so of course I'm sent there. Vampires, witches, and fairies roam the halls. Some students are so effing bizarre, I can't even identify what they are. Somehow Sceadu keeps the dragon and bear shifters in line. And the werewolves... well let's just say they defy imagination. Sceadu's classes don't interest me in the least, the only lesson I want to learn is the secret that frees me from this d*m rock! After meeting a strange green-eyed boy in the woods, Thatcher Blue, I get distracted. He's not the dark-eyed boy, Bellocaro, who gives me guidance in my dreams, but he's certainly drool worthy. That's an understatement. As if being stranded on ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Bertie: (A Sweet Historical Western Romance) (Pendleton Petticoats Book 6) by Shanna Hatfield (Wholesome Hearts Publishing) (432 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

She needs an adventure He needs the warmth of her smile... Bertie Hawkins survived a traumatic ordeal that stripped away her sunny outlook on life and left her afraid of every shadow. Terrorized and tired of reliving the past, she accepts an offer to change her situation. Although she only intends to work through the summer, the peace she finds at Nash's Folly keeps her there every bit as much as her interest in a mysterious new ranch hand. Desperate to escape his memories, Riley Walsh buys a run-down farm in Pendleton, Oregon. To pay for the many necessary repairs, he goes to work for his neighbor, never intending to fall in love with the effervescent girl who helps around the house. Riley isn't the only one enchanted with Bertie. His own crazy mule and the neighbor's son both share his infatuation, driving him past the brink of jealousy. A sweet romance that embraces the trials and triumphs of yesteryear, Bertie blends laugh-out-loud adventures with heartwarming moments.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Finding his Heart's Destination: A Historical Western Romance Book by Aurora Hanson (Regal Quill Publishing) (331 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Ever since her mother's death, Charlotte's days have been occasionally rough, but she has always been a ray of sunshine, as well as a pillar of support for her family. Having learned to embrace life with its ups and downs, she remains optimistic, even when the man she is growing fond of, disappears. Still lost in her thoughts, she will be pleasantly surprised as a peculiar but handsome doctor arrives in her hometown, Big Sky. The very same night, her father becomes severely ill and without hesitation, Charlotte asks for the doctor's advice. While he cures her father, she falls utterly in love with him, enchanted by his intelligence and confidence. However, reality will once again rear its ugly head, putting Charlotte at risk, when someone close to her plots against her. Will she manage to escape a predetermined fate with the help of the man who speaks to her heart? Since August lost his parents to cholera, he has been traveling from town to town to treat as many people as he can. ...

Genre: Romance

A Nursemaid for the Heartbroken Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks (Regal Quill Publishing) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Rebecca Barnes has always defied the conventional path of marriage, devoting herself instead to the honorable cause of healing. In the aftermath of a tragedy, she enters the somber world of Lady Oakham's estate as a nursemaid for the grieving widow and her newborn child. Despite the initial friction with the stern Duke of Dorset, Lady Oakham's brother, Rebecca finds herself drawn to him, igniting an unexpected attraction that challenges her independence. Yet, as she unravels an evil plot that threatens to tear her world apart, will she uncover the truth before it's too late? After the loss of his brother-in-law, Henry Andrews, Duke of Dorset, finds solace in the solitude of his ancestral home, where he retreats alongside his mourning sister and nephew. However, the arrival of a nursemaid, the captivating Rebecca, shutters his carefully constructed barriers, stirring emotions he thought long dormant. Caught between a promise to his previous courtship and his growing feelings for ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Infamous Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes Book 1) by Ella Frank (2,990 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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

Gunsmoke and Danger: A Historical Western Adventure Novel by Ethan Westfield (355 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Benjamin Bamford, once a respected marshal in Boston, is now a stranger in a dangerous and unforgiving world. He and his wife embark on a journey to California in search of a new beginning, but fate has other plans. When they stumble upon a wagon with four dead bodies, their lives take a sharp turn toward a dark and perilous path... To save himself and his wife from a sinister plot, he must use his wits... Marla Bamford loves her husband more than her own life. While her husband is searching for a maniacal killer, she is taken in by a seemingly friendly couple. She's fast wearing out her welcome though, and any minute she could be betrayed and turned over to a riotous mob... Has her luck finally run out? Through the trials and tribulations of this harrowing journey, the couple discovers the true meaning of love, loyalty, and courage. Will they be able to escape the clutches of the evil that surrounds them and find the justice they seek? Find out in this heart-pounding Western ...

Genre: Romance

HER TWISTED SISTER: A SMALL TOWN OFF-LIMITS ROMANCE (Copper Hollow Clan Book 2) by EMILY STREET (56 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

As a small-town security consultant, I didn't expect to be caught in a web of corruption and family drama. When my wealthy client asks me to monitor his wayward younger daughter, I quickly find myself in uncharted waters. Meeting the older sister, I find myself mesmerized. Meeting the kid sister, I am appalled. Victoria Stirling is a goddess on earth -- a stunning green-eyed blonde, totally competent and family-oriented. Isabel is a devil in denial -- a sulky teenager dealing drugs and drowning in defiance. At first, Victoria helps me track Isabel's supplier. When she spends the night at my treehouse, things become more complicated. As tensions rise, so does our steam. When Isabel is kidnapped, dark family secrets start to come to light. So, how do I tell Victoria that her baby sister is no good? Can our fledgling affair survive the brutal truth? *Author's note: HER TWISTED SISTER is a small-town, off-limits romance. It is intended for mature readers only, as it contains strong ...

Genre: Romance

Brown River: A Novel by Matthew Balleza (38 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

Against the current, she found her course... Constance, a spirited tomboy from Maryland's coast, dreams of becoming a fishing boat captain. But her journey defies expectations, leading to heartbreak, betrayal, and the harsh judgment of those who doubt her path. Yet, amidst the struggle, she discovers the strength of family, the courage to follow her unconventional path, and the boundless beauty of life. Told in luminous language, Brown River is a heartfelt tale of love and loss, family and dreams... and ultimately a tribute to the wild spirit within. _________________ What readers are saying: "... you have written something precious... " "... a delightful, deeply satisfying book to read... " "... Brown River is a treasure... "

Genre: Coming of Age

If Only You Knew (If Only Series Book 1) by Stefanie Castro (78 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Shane promised Becca forever, and all she got was heartbreak upon high school graduation. There was no tomorrow without Shane Philips by Becca's side. That was until Shane abruptly breaks up with Becca, leaving her alone to face a future without the one person she had grown to love. Learning to maneuver through life after being Shane's girlfriend since they were fourteen, Becca never imagined an existence that didn't include them being together. The pain Becca was left with goes beyond anything she ever expected. Much like life tends to do, time passes and each of them grows into the adults they are today. They live independent lives for twenty-five years before Shane ends up on her doorstep unexpectedly, wanting to rekindle a love that he chose to walk away from. But can Becca truly let go of her anger and embrace what's right in front of her all these years later? Most of all, can she forgive Shane for walking away? This is a second-chance love story between two forty-something ...

Genre: Romance

Two for tragedy: Volume 1 (They walk between us) by Anna Morion (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

21st century. Prague. The powerful vampire clan Morgans are the hidden masters of the city. No one knows that the Morgans are not human, for they are very careful to hide their secret. Cedric Morgan is one of them. Cedric does not interact with mortals because he despises them. To him, they are only food. For nearly 300 years, his life has had little excitement but everything changes when a mortal girl appears in Cedric's life and awakens in him new feelings, completely unknown to him before.

Genre: Romance

The Queen Of My Heart: Falling For An 'It-Girl' by A. Goswami (421 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Alice Holmes is an orphan, who has never known what's it like to call a place her home. Since losing her parents to a murder, she has been part of the foster care system. But when the genius, billionaire filmmaker David Hammer decides to foster her, Alice finally hopes her life would change for the better. However, the drop, dead gorgeous ice queen, and David Hammer's daughter, Diana, has other plans for Alice. Head cheerleader, the most gorgeous girl in school, and insanely talented, Diana Hammer is the kinda girl Alice calls 'the queens of everything'. She is everything Alice is not. After a heated initial conversation, Alice decides to spend senior year staying out of Diana's way. But things don't go according to plan when she befriends Kimberly Cole, Diana's sworn enemy, and the only girl who can challenge Diana's supremacy at Malibu High. But Alice finds Diana intriguing. She can see the layers that envelope Diana, and she can't help but want to peel them away. Will Diana's ...

Genre: LGBTQ+ eBooks

Firelight Rising: The Lindisfarne Series #1 by Johanna Craven (180 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In the bleak summer light, it feels as though the past is blowing in through each weatherworn stone... It's 1715, and twenty years after fleeing the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Eva Blake and her siblings return to their dilapidated family home in an attempt to piece together their tattered lives. But a new Jacobite Rising is gaining momentum, and as outsiders from London, the Blakes find themselves under suspicion from the villagers. When conflict with the locals comes to a head, Eva escapes to the nearby island of Longstone, where the reclusive Finn Murray keeps a makeshift shipping beacon burning on the shore. Alone on Longstone, Eva and Finn find themselves drawn to each other, despite his attempts to keep her at a distance. But long-buried secrets are beginning to resurface, and Eva can't help but fear she has made a grave error in opening her heart to Finn. All she knows is her life is in danger, and she must confront the past if she is to survive.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Obligation (Harmony Falls University Book 1) by Lexi Lawton (FireChicken Press, LLC) (11 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Carissa Jordan's journey through college takes an unexpected turn when she meets Danny Greene. Initially believing him to be "the one," their relationship hits rocky terrain after a shared tragedy. As grief consumes Danny, he seeks solace in other women and lashes out at Carissa emotionally, leaving her torn between loyalty and self-preservation. Haunted by guilt over past events, Carissa feels obligated to stay by Danny's side even as their bond disintegrates. Desperate for distraction, she throws herself into academics and sorority life, where she crosses paths with Bradley Moore -- a captivating presence who challenges her perceptions of love and worthiness. Drawn to Bradley's charisma and genuine affection, Carissa wrestles with conflicting emotions. Can she untangle herself from the web of obligation that ties her to Danny and embrace the happiness she deserves with Bradley? Or will her loyalty to the past continue to dictate her future, leaving her stranded in a cycle of ...

Genre: Romance

In A World Of Our Own: Chasing Dreams And Love (The Brooklyn Girls) by A. Goswami (650 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Sophia Miller, an openly lesbian supermodel, enjoys her solitary life in the bustling heart of New York City. But when her gay millionaire best friend, Chris Anderson, requests her to play his pretend girlfriend for a family gathering in Texas, she can't refuse. After all, Chris is on the brink of becoming the CEO of the billion-dollar Anderson Corp. Enter Alissa Anderson, the Oxford and Cambridge-educated, closeted lesbian daughter of the conservative and formidable Henry Anderson. With the CEO position at Anderson Corp now up for grabs, Alissa finds herself in a fierce rivalry with her own brother. Ascending to the top of the family business and shattering traditional gender roles has always been her ultimate dream. However, her well-laid plans begin to unravel when she encounters her brother's "girlfriend" at a pivotal family gathering on their Texas ranch. When Sophia and Alissa's worlds collide at the Anderson estate, everything is on the line: the coveted CEO position, ...

Genre: LGBTQ+ eBooks

Forged Fates: Complete Works by RR Echevarria (26 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Tales of his father's heroism and dreams of a legendary sword compel Roland to depart his home in order to put a stop to masked marauders raiding the last of humanity's settlements. Armed with his father's sword and newfound powers, he journeys across a hostile terraformed world where dragons and monsters replaced roads and cars. In a twist of fate, he discovers the enemy army hellbent on destroying the remains of the world look exactly like him, and they are led by the mad scientist that terraformed the world twenty years ago. To stop the madman's ambitions, Roland and the children of Redfield Island must conquer their fears and tap into the magic and artifacts of the new world. Their idle days of dreaming and training are over. Humanity's quiet struggle for survival escalates into war, and the very power that shattered it might be the key to restore order and peace. When the wildest dreams of heroism become a responsibility, Roland finds out what it means to hold the weight of ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

Blood of Dragons (Taviny's Blood Book 1) by Irene Daniels (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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

Entangled Dreams (The Southern Collection) by Carmen DeSousa (684 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

After a childhood tragedy shatters her idyllic world, Alexandra Nicole faces another devastating blow: the sudden death of her father. Stuck in a toxic relationship, her life hits rock bottom. But a chance encounter with Cameron, a compassionate stranger, offers a glimmer of hope. A shared night of vulnerability on a Florida beach ignites a connection that promises to change their lives forever. As Alexandra navigates the aftermath of her one-night stand, her life becomes a tangled web of uncertainty. With her ex-boyfriend's betrayal and Cameron's unwavering support, Alexandra finds herself at a crossroads between clinging to the remnants of her past and embracing a future filled with unknowns. As secrets unfold and challenges arise, Alexandra and Cameron's bond is tested in ways they never expected. Entangled Dreams is a story of resilience, redemption, and the relentless power of love, a captivating tale that explores the depths of human emotion, the strength required to overcome ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Letters from Elk City by Michael Tidemann (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Letters from Elk City is a historical romance based on the Oregon Coast and in the American South. In the novel, high-standing military men have relationships with heroic minority women who challenge both tradition and the standards of their day. At the heart of the story are Sir Francis Drake and his lover Maria, a freed African slave; Philip Davis and his future wife, Carissa; and Philip's descendent Billy Davis and his wife Sarah, a forensic anthropologist. Other characters include George Pickett and his Haida wife Morning Mist and Phil Sheridan and his lover Sidnayoh.

Genre: Romance

A Lady's Fairytale Come True: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Abigail Agar (Regal Quill Publishing) (607 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Olivia Digby has always lived a simple life, without much concern for society's rules. She grew up uncertain of the existence of true love and has always wondered if she would ever meet her own Prince Charming. But everything changed when a wealthy heiress mysteriously calls her to her mansion with a unique request... Will Olivia give a chance to the old Lady's impolite grandson and let him show her his real self? Or will she be discouraged by their differences? Nathaniel Norton is a young Earl, who is more interested in studying medicine than marrying a girl of good family and class. Especially after the loss of his beloved father, any plan to pursue love is aborted. When he hears his grandmother's plan to unite him in courtship with a young woman he has never heard of, he will not sit by. But what if that lady turns out to be different from all the others he had met before? Olivia and Nathaniel will have a chance to approach each other and start feeling beautiful things ...

Genre: Romance

Ruthless Hawke: A Second Chance Secret Baby Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee (687 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Love can be ruthless, especially when you're a Hawke. You have to be ruthless to be a Hawke. Our empire in New Orleans has only grown over the years. And protecting it falls on my shoulders. Whether it's in the courtroom or in the streets, I do whatever it takes to get the job done. We've already suffered and lost enough. I won't let anything threaten my family or what we've built. But a mysterious woman from my past shows up, with danger in tow. That's not all she brings with her. The little girl stares up at me with the Hawke blue eyes. Instantly, my entire world shifts. It isn't just about defending what's ours. Now, it's about defending what's mine. Ruthless Hawke is the first book in The Hawke Family Second Generation Series. Grab this angsty billionaire, secret baby, second chance contemporary romance about a man who will do anything to protect his family, a woman on the run, and an attraction neither of them can deny. Ruthless Hawke can be read as a stand-alone.

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 5 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Project Domain by S. L. LUCK (Independently Published) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Things have been strange in the small town of Garrett, Ontario. Things have been way stranger underneath it. Garrett is the kind of town where people know each other. Everyone knows the police chief is a good guy. Everyone knows the lady at the grocery store is extra helpful. Everyone has the local principal on speed dial. And everyone knows Scotty Waymore is a little bit of a nut. He hears voices -- or the Voice, as he calls it. And he believes the Voice is telling him something important. Something so important he won't be medicated even if his wife leaves him and his daughter avoids him. When grisly murders and bad accidents begin to happen in Garrett and he sees people who died walking around, Scotty wonders whether to talk about it and be thought completely insane -- until suspicious newcomers become uncommonly interested in what he has to say. And until the owner of the Voice shows up to turn Scotty's world upside down. Literally. Because it's not what happens on the ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Love, Trysts, and the Black Widow's Kiss: A Tenet Gentlemen's Club Romance (A Tenet Gentlemen's Club Regency Romance Book 3) by Anne Shaw (Anne Shaw Author LLC) (120 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club-an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility-on a rousing journey of romance, laughter, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after. Lord Daniel Winston, Sixth Earl of Roxminister, was nearly killed by his unhinged first wife. If the rumors are true, Lady Kate Darrington is a candidate for Bedlam. Self-preservation warns him to distance himself from the quirky but alluring lady. His curious mind has other ideas. If what she claims is true, her life is in danger. Lady Kate Darrington suspects that her stepmother murdered her father. Her family claims she's delusional. Kate is determined to prove them wrong, but the maddening Lord Winston -- with his kissable lips and meddling manner -- keeps getting in the way. She takes him into her confidence, but at what price to her heart? Is Lady Kate's family spreading false lies for nefarious purposes, or is she truly mad? He likes her and enjoys her company, but he ...

Genre: Romance

Beaumont Brides Boxed Set Books 1-3: Feel Good Romances by Laura Haley-McNeil (Huerfano Press, LLC) (61 Reviews)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

Here come the brides! Book 1: Wherever Love Finds You He's the Black Knight of Wall Street. She never forgot her first crush. Can her tender heart remind him he once believed in love? Zach Lowe lives his life without relationships in business and personally. Getting involved doesn't work well when you're a corporate raider. . Ellora Duvall, the sweet kid who crushed on him in high school, waltzes into the business world with the same wide-eyed innocence she had in chemistry class. He hadn't expected her to affect him the way she did, but he's in control. Long-term relationships are not his thing. She'll understand. He should, too. As they grow closer together, she realizes his need to win has changed the boy she once loved. He sees her slipping away and understands he has to make a choice. Can he turn from his quest for victory, or risk losing the sweetest kind of love? Wherever Love Finds You is the touching first book in the Beaumont Brides Series. If you like larger-than-life ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Child of the Flames (The Seven Signs Book 1) by D.W. Hawkins (Laconic Press, LLC) (1,511 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

From the ashes, a fearsome blade arises. The Galanian Empire's soldiers strike at dawn, armed with steel and insatiable cruelty. In their quest for an ancient relic, they extinguish Shawna Llewan's family, leaving her world in smoldering ruins. But fire is the birthplace of the fiercest blades. Bearing her mother's heirloom -- the very artifact that brought doom upon her family -- Shawna embarks on a perilous journey to unravel a conspiracy that could cast the world into eternal darkness. To survive, she must transform into a vengeful weapon. Fueled by wrath, she becomes a blade aimed at the hearts of her adversaries -- the Child of the Flames. Child of the Flames, the captivating first book of The Seven Signs, invites you to explore a sword and sorcery saga teeming with magic, intrigue, action, and mystery. Discover your new favorite series and venture into a mesmerizing new realm. Purchase now and ignite your imagination. categories: dark sword and sorcery series, dark sword ...

Genre: Fantasy

THE BILLIONAIRE'S SECRET BABY (4 BOOK BOX SET): A Collection of Accidental Pregnancy Romance Stories by Serena Sawyer (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A collection of standalone stories from the 'Knocked Up by My Billionaire Boss' series! What could be better than a billionaire bad boy bosshole romance story with enemies to lovers, forced proximity and a secret baby? FOUR stories, that's what! Get this collection of four unique, standalone books from the hit series! If you enjoy billionaires, enemies to lovers, with a pregnancy/ surprise baby, happily ever afters and no cliffhangers!

Genre: Romance

Days of Endless Night: A fantasy retelling of Norse mythology (Runeblade Saga Book 1) by Matt Larkin (Incandescent Phoenix Books) (121 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Every runeblade holds a curse... Hervor's sword cannot be sheathed without taking a life. She gladly pays the price to destroy the man who murdered her family. She has tracked him across the land. She has joined his crew when he sailed to the ends of Midgard. And her chance draws near. But what if her only chance for survival is in his hands? On an island where horrors stalk the night, can she trust the murderer?

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Highland Fire (Guardians of the Stone Book 1) by Tanya Anne Crosby (6,054 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

"Magical from the very start." -- InD'Tale ReviewsEmbark on a journey into magical Medieval Scotland, to a time when the shadowy Picts are in peril of vanishing from the annals of history, and Scotland itself will arise as a nation from the ashes of betrayal. A Clash of Clans. From the Borderlands to the Highlands, Scotland's seven kingdoms are in conflict. Struggling to unite the kingdoms altogether, King David seeks an alliance with the fierce, but reclusive mountain Scot, Aidan dun Scoti. But only one woman will tempt Aidan -- the accursed beauty whose father once betrayed his clan. Love and Betrayal. She has been offered a choice: Kill the dun Scoti or lose your only beloved son. Offered in marriage by David of Scotia as a guise for peace and cursed by Aidan's people for the sins of her father, Lìleas MacLaren is the one woman Aidan believes he is immune to. She is also the one woman who could bring the chieftain to his knees.

Genre: Romance

Run For Your Life: A tense and ruthless first-person psychological thriller with a killer twist from first time author, Philip Anthony Smith - 2024 by Philip Anthony Smith (53 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Would you risk your family, your marriage, and your life to earn some extra money? Sean and his family are already struggling financially when he loses out on a much needed promotion. He is recommended a dubious app to earn extra money on the side, and keeps it from his wife. But it has secrets of its own... Desperate to get fit and keep his family's heads above water, he starts running using the app. In the midst of their failing marriage, Sean finds a connection to a mystifying runner, who tests his commitment to his family. A mysterious group of men begin to threaten his life, and he is left with a seemingly simple choice; fight, or flight. Sean continues to run using the app, but loses parts of himself on the trail. He tests not only his stamina, but his morality, and his loyalty to his wife. Believe the hype. This relentlessly fast paced psychological thriller will have you racing to the end as you follow Sean's journey in finding the identities of the men behind the masks, ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Teddy Roosevelt's Goblin: A Bigfoot Story by Joe IDAHO (Kopiisto Publishing LLC) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Previously published as "Teddy Roosevelt's Goblin" by Samuel Smith. TEDDY ROOSEVELT and his hunting companions battle a creature unlike anything they've encountered. The year is 1888. Teddy Roosevelt is twenty-nine, vigorous, and an avid hunter. Donning buckskins and carrying a repeating rifle, he's tracked and killed nearly every big game species in the continental United States. Now, he's after caribou. They say the last herd roams the high meadows of the Idaho Territory's Selkurk Mountains. Determined to fulfill his lifelong dream, Roosevelt organizes a hunting party and travels deep into the unforgiving wilderness. The game is plentiful, and the caribou are close. It's the perfect hunt until strange things start happening. A series of loud knocking sounds echo through the night. In the morning, a gravely injured mule stumbles into camp, followed by three distraught miners. The terrified miners tell of a giant beast capable of ripping men and mules to shreds. It's killed four of ...

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Let's Get Funny Fiction 2: Three-Book Bundle by Maureen Reil (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Let's Get Funny Fiction 2 (Three-Book Bundle) Contents: Let's Get Serious What should you do when your boyfriend wants to propose live on air? Should you a) confess that you are already married and risk losing him? On the other hand, b) try to avoid being alone with him (ever again). Alternatively, c) play along to accept his offer of marriage and that leaves option d) which stands for divorce, which is what you should have done ages ago. Did they have to make a pact to hook up again five years down the line and get back together, if neither had found true happiness with another person? The best course of action is to head off to Gibraltar. As Faye has a close encounter with a monkey and it would not be for the first time but will it be the last. Let's Get Ready To Rumble This is the comedic story of unrequited love, secrets, lies and the reality of working with a celebrity. Here are the top five pros and cons of Ivy's life: PROS: 1. Ivy loves her job as ...

Genre: Humor & Satire