The Many Shades of Midnight (Tales of Isyr Book 1) by C M Debell (49 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 (Stamford Publishing) (27,201 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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

Nine Soldiers' Obsession (Love by Numbers 2 Book 8) by Nicole Casey (389 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

One curvy woman. Nine sinfully seductive soldiers. A panty-melting journey that will leave you gasping for breath. Living in the shadow of my military husband, David, I felt a gnawing void, a yearning for his touch, his gaze, his mere presence. But when a treacherous mission in a war-torn land offered a chance to reignite our flame, I found myself captivated not just by him, but by the rugged men of his unit. Each of them was a tantalizing enigma - Mo, with his heart-melting kindness; Bowie, a hot-as-sin intellect; the Rogue triplets - Aziel, Amir, and Andre, an irresistible mix of brain and brawn; and the Atkins triplets - Eli, Rick, and Em, who were every shade of tempting, their dedication and focus igniting a fire within me I'd never felt before. The more time I spent with them, the more I craved their touch, their affection, their commanding presence. Each one of them sparked a new facet of desire in me, a new flavor of love I hadn't known of. When David confessed his fantasy ...

Genre: Romance

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 29 minutes 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

Don't Move Out (Crowhill Cove Book 1) by Rhiannon D'Averc (162 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Keaton doesn't want to live with a bully. Especially not a bully who's hot as hell... KEATON I got out of high school alive - just. Now, nothing in the world could push me back in the closet. I'm determined to have the best time of my life. Until he walks in. Oliver Harvey - six foot something of pure muscle, abs for days and lips I just want to kiss. And my old high school bully. How the hell could we end up sharing a college dorm room together? One thing's for certain - I'm not sharing with him for the rest of the year. Even if he says he's sorry. Even if he needs my help. And even if I can't drag my eyes away when he gets changed right in front of me... And I'm definitely, absolutely, 100% not going to kiss my straight roommate. Not even if he starts leaning in my direction. I'm not even going to THINK about it. OLLY Ever since I last saw Keaton, I haven't been able to stop thinking about him. I can't get his face out of my head. The way I treated him was wrong. I know ...

Genre: Romance

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 29 minutes 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

Cuppa Chaos: Cream and Sugar Cozy Mysteries by Melinda Craig (253 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Starting over in your forties is never easy. But Grace isn't your average gal, and she's more than ready to chase her lifelong dream to a new town, preferably somewhere far, far, away from her ex. If only he would get the message and stay away. Grace knows how to make the perfect brew, and she knows she can turn her coffee-making skills into a living with the right chance. She's found a beautiful start and pulls into her new town filled with hope, but hope melts away as danger moves in. When Grace starts receiving threats that escalate one by one, it becomes clear someone doesn't want her there. Still, despite the danger around her, friendships are born, and Grace finds a connection she didn't expect. With dead bodies, threats, and new friends, Grace must face her situation head-on and decide if she made the right choice. If she doesn't take matters into her own hands, she may wind up dead. This midlife coffee-fueled mystery is filled with laughter, suspense, and a healthy dose of ...

Genre: Women's Fiction

Cody: REED HAWTHORNE SECURITY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE by Danielle Pays (69 Reviews)    Price verified 46 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

A Case for the Sea: A Regency Romance Inspired by Jane Austen’s Sanditon (Sanditon Stories) by Alma Kelleher (11 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes 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

Yan and Raul: The story of a man and a woman ... and a talking dog! by S. Sean Tretheway (3 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Yan & Raul - The story of a man, a woman... and a talking dog. Yan is clueless when it comes to women, but he's intrigued by a new arrival in town - the mysterious Raelene. Raul sees Yan struggling to impress Raelene and offers to help, a la Cyrano de Bergerac. The only problem is - Raul is a dog and Raelene is his owner! Is Raul really a talking dog? Or is Yan just crazy in love? Find out in this fun tale of romance and adventure - Yan and Raul! From a reader: By the tenth chapter of Yan and Raul, I was feeling pretty good about what the end might be... or did I!?! Every chapter that followed had me revising my idea of the ending. It's a quick read, but by the last chapter, I was out of breath. It was packed so full of rich stories within stories. I was embarrassed being caught laughing out loud, really guffawing, time and time again. Who, but this author, would consider that it is a compliment for a dog to call someone a bonehead. This delightful book covers pretty much ...

Genre: Romance

Taken By Night: A Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Boxset by Marie Wilkens (144 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes 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 American Indian as Participant in the Civil War by Annie Heloise Abel (24 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

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Genre: Drama & Plays

The Echo of a Forgotten Vow: A Historical Western Romance Novel by Aurora Hanson (332 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes 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 29 minutes 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

Chili con Carnage: A Breezy Spoon Diner Cozy Mystery (The Breezy Spoon Diner Mysteries Book 7) by Tracey Quinn (57 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Welcome to the Breezy Spoon Diner, where today's special is murder! The quirky little town of East Spoon Creek City is preparing for Chili-Con, a wacky food festival all about chili, and Dani O'Shea is getting ready to serve festival-goers the Breezy Spoon Diner's delicious formula of great food, great conversation and down-home hospitality. But when a prominent businessman from California comes to town and barges into the Breezy Spoon wanting to fight Jimmy the busboy, only to disappear without a trace the next day, the mystery heats up faster than a bowl of 5-alarm chili! When murder gets added to the recipe, Dani must work fast to unmask the mysterious and ruthless killer, but her landlord, dreamy and flirty fireman Mark Adams wants her to sit this one out so that she doesn't become the next victim! With suspects all over town and the murderer set to strike again, not to mention a hotly-contested chili dog-eating contest to deal with, Dani might just have more on her plate than ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Teach Me A Lesson by Faith M. Troyer (8 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

The last thing Harper Brewin needs is a sexy Don Juan knocking at her door. However, that's exactly what she gets one afternoon. after getting locked out of her townhouse, her new neighbor in shining armor, Sloan, comes to save the day. They've been fighting the sexual attraction that's been building for the last few months, but their efforts are waning. But after a night of unbridled passion between them boils over. Harper runs scared and tries to put Sloan on the back burner. Sloan attends his last class at UCLA to obtain his bachelor's degree, just days after their hot one-night stand. Sloan meet, your new psych professor, Dr. Harper Brewin! Dr. Brewin, meet your new student. After all, you're both well acquainted by now. Both parties are shocked to see each other! Now things get interesting. She teaches him psychology. He teaches her how to be his perfect submissive. A no-strings, sub-dom relationship. What could it hurt? Except when feelings begin to get real. Hearts begin to ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Temptation: Bad Boy Billionaire Boss Romance (Love and Lies Billionaire Series) by Elizabeth Grey (51 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Would you take the chance to fulfill a lifelong dream if it meant betraying the man you love? I was beyond thrilled when I got a job managing an art gallery straight out of my master's. Never in a million years did I think I'll be hired for such a prestigious job. But here I am, celebrating my new life at a bar in Cannon Beach, Oregon. I feel unstoppable until a handsome devil swaggers in like he owns the place. I can't afford any distractions, and I don't go for the entitled bad boy, but I feel drawn to this stranger. Before long, he presses his soft lips against mine, and to my surprise, I return the kiss. Nothing wrong with having a bit of fun, I tell myself. After all, I'll probably never see him again. Only I do. The next day when I learn that, Henry Brookfield, the handsome devil I kissed last night is the owner and artist of the gallery I'm managing. I try to keep it professional, but with Henry, I can't shake the attraction. He's captivating, full of ...

Genre: Romance

Leave of Absence by Tom Milton (Nepperhan Press LLC) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

A man escaping from his troubled life encounters the brutal reality beneath the surface of a tropical paradise.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Sweet Like Candy: Melt Away At The Daydream Resort by James David (2 Reviews)    Price verified 58 minutes ago

I wasn't expecting to find my new inspiration whilst at the Daydream Resort. Connor When he realised that he had had enough of dating a player, Connor decided to take an offer up on a holiday package deal to go to the Daydream Resort. Trying to take on the role as a bad boy, he soon meets a guy who realises his game straight away and tells him to be himself. After taking his advice, he starts to realise that he is quickly developing feelings for this honest guy. Thomas After waking up to find that the guy he was supposed to be coming to the Daydream Resort with has left him during the night, Thomas decided to leave the real world behind and go on the holiday by himself anyway. He soon meets a guy who melts his heart and he cannot contain his fast forming feelings. Chris Arriving at the Daydream Resort for his two-week residency to perform his two studio albums, Chris soon becomes involved with a guy who he could maybe help inspire to create his first studio album. As ...

Genre: LGBTQ+ eBooks

The Final Life of Nathaniel Moon: A Middle Falls Time Travel Story by Shawn Inmon (822 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Nathaniel Moon is the reluctant messiah. He has powers that define the word miraculous. But when he used those powers to help others, he brought about a world of trouble. Now Nathaniel lives a life of quiet obscurity, performing anonymous miracles. But, his anonymity has to end, because evil is coming to Middle Falls, Oregon, and threatens the people Nathaniel loves most. It's going to take a reluctant messiah to put things right. The Final Life of Nathaniel Moon is the fourth novel in the Middle Falls Time Travel series, but is a standlaone story. The fifth in the series, The Emancipation of Veronica McAllister, is available for preorder, and will be released in May.

Genre: Metaphysical

Dark Soul (Chimera Force Book 1) by J.R. Pace (242 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

They're not good men. But, sometimes, good is not what the job requires. Luke Dark hasn't had a visitor in years, but suddenly, he gets two. They make him that proverbial offer that he can't refuse: a chance at freedom, if he survives five years in their employ. They know what he's done -- there's no way they'd offer this if they thought he was likely to live that long. Before he knows it, he's in charge of a dangerous group of men whose capacity to trust is as rusty as his. There's a woman with secrets of her own, who makes him long for things he has no right to even think about. And then things begin to spiral out of control. He thought he'd come to terms with not having a future. He was wrong. Note to readers: Dark Soul is the first book in a new black ops romantic suspense series for adult readers, where each book can be read as a standalone romance. Guaranteed HEA.

Genre: Women's Fiction

KENAN'S LEGACY by BILL STENLAKE (205 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

John Staven is forced into taking some time off work. He attends an auction and though not winning his two prized lots he bids and wins three boxes of odds and ends from a house clearance. Sorting the boxes he finds an old book. Inside the cover is an inscription but not in English. Interest triggered, he flicks through the book only to find a section in the middle is hand-written. He spends some time on the internet trying to find out the language it is written in. He discovers it is in the Cornish Language. The writing is the diary of Kenan Ennor Lanyon. Kenan is a 17 year old man, who with 7 other Cornishmen, is leaving Cornwall to go to America in 1835. John gets gripped with Kenan's diary and spends the next few days translating it. The diary tells of their ocean crossing to America in an old 30 foot Cornish Lugger they have patched up for the journey. It tells of the settlement where the men decide to live and the start of their life there. At this point the diary stops. John ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Global Game: The Luckiest Lord: LitRPG Cultivation System by Sophia Ava (8 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes 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

The Empty Wishing House: Book 1 A Dark Romance (The Empty Wishing House Series) by Larissa Vincente (27 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

If you die in your dreams, do you die in real life? I'm done hiding. It's time to enjoy life again. My life has been a disaster and all I want is to recover and start dating again. One night, I went out and explored a creepy abandoned house with my best friends and suddenly everything changed. I took one sip of a forgotten wine bottle, on a dare, and it's the last thing I should've done. Visions and dreams of beautiful and terrifying men start to plague me -- only the dreams feel real as I visit a mysterious dreamscape night after night. In my dreams, one man wants my love and the other wants me dead. Both men will do anything to have me for their purposes. When my dreams start spilling over into real life, I need answers. I run into one of the two men while I'm out with my friends- only he gives me a different name than who I know him as in my dreams. It's clear he knows me when he takes me home to his penthouse and talks about our relationship. He warns me and I know he ...

Genre: Romance

I Frantically Plunder Abilities: LitRPG Apocalypse System by Sophia Ava (6 Reviews)    Price verified 58 minutes 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

Born of Empire: A Sci-Fi Thriller (Dodecahedral Book 1) by S.A. Melia (97 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

In the heart of a futuristic London, under the imposing Dodecahedral Dome, two teenagers' lives intertwine, their destinies forever altered by a shocking act of violence. Prince Teodor, heir to the empire, is a young man of privilege and responsibility. Guy Erma, an orphan from the slums of Domeside, dreams of escaping his bleak reality by joining the elite Dome Militant. Their paths cross in a twist of fate, just as a devastating attack rocks the city, leaving Teodor kidnapped and the city in chaos. As Regent Sayginn, Teodor's mother, grapples with the political fallout and a ruthless power struggle, Guy finds himself caught in a web of secrets and lies. He uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, threatening not only Teodor's life but the very future of the empire. Born of Empire is a gripping science fiction adventure that explores themes of power, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit. With its richly imagined world, complex characters, and ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Forbidden by J L Grice (26 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

For the last three years Imogen Myers has been Professor Grey Thompson's brightest student. That is until Imogen starts working the night shift at a local bar, after her Father refuses to pay anymore of her tuition fees. As a result Imogen finds juggling University and work a struggle, and her grades begin to fall. Being the strict Professor he is Grey doesn't tolerate his students failing his classes. The final straw comes when Imogen falls asleep in one of his lectures! Grey sees an opportunity to help Imogen with her financial and academic difficulties; by offering her a live-in job cleaning for him after university. In return he will help Imogen with her university work. The problem is Imogen is completely smitten with Grey, and this intenstifies when she moves in with him. But when Grey is accused with Imogen's rape, their lives will be changed forever! **Trigger warning!** Contains a graphic rape scene.

Genre: Romance

Heartstrings: The Art of Relationship by Anita Vij (Wings Publication International) (22 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

About the Book - In a world driven by fast-paced digital connections, we often overlook the profound impact of human relationships on our lives. This book is an illuminating journey into the intricate web of connections that define our existence. From the earliest bonds formed with family to the complexities of friendship, romance, and beyond, this book explores the essence of what it means to connect, to love, and to grow together. Delve into the psychology of human connections, unravel the dynamics of parent-child relationships, discover the nuances of friendships that last a lifetime, and navigate the intricate dance of romantic partnerships. "The Art of Relationships" offers insights, wisdom, and practical guidance for nurturing and understanding the relationships that shape our world. About the Author - As the proud mother of two remarkably successful sons, who despite their grown-up lives, still find themselves caught in the whims of teenage antics, and as a wife to a husband ...

Genre: Literary Criticism

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 29 minutes 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 29 minutes 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

The Alpha's Prankster (The Mateship Series Book 1) by Kayla Cacopardo (203 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Avery Williams is just a regular pack member. Trent Denver is the alpha. They don't get along, her being too hard-headed and him believing whatever he says is right. At a party, a prank war starts between them. Each prank becomes worse. As an alpha, Trent doesn't want to lose the prank war so he enforces a prank, one that changes everything. As competitive as Avery is, this prank tears her apart and she gives up, along with losing the respect she had for her alpha. But fate likes to give us tricky situations, ones we might not understand in the moment, but we'll realise in the future. And that's exactly what happens when the moon goddess chooses for Avery to be Trent's mate when she turns eighteen. Newly revised and professionally edited - February 25th 2024

Genre: Romance

Don't Fear the Reaper (Don't Fear Death Book 1) by J.C. Murphey (8 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

For fans of the anime/manga Bleach, and dark fantasy works by Neil Gaiman, this one is for you... Life as a college student is hard. It's even harder for Victor Rexford when a cult brings about the end of days via a botched summoning, and he happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fortunately -- or maybe unfortunately -- Victor catches the eye of the Grim Reaper during this particular ritual, becoming further embroiled in an epic fight between supernatural entities. She needs him as a host to remain on Earth to exorcise the demons, and he needs to grow a spine. Over 100 years later, the world is an apocalyptic wasteland filled with humans possessed by demons and mutated into monstrous forms. Vincent, one of the few remaining mortal humans, is sent out by his father and camp leader to find others to" join his flock." Instead, Vincent sets his eyes to the north of their humble camp in old Pennsylvania, following an irresistible pull. What is he searching for? Who is ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

Eye Kill: Adam Wolf Murder, Mystery, Spy, and Crime Thriller Series, Book 1 (Adam Wolf Thriller Series) by Ido Graf (50 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

The new book from crime and thriller writer Ido Graf. Eye Kill is the first in the Adam Wolf series. Adam is a US Marine sniper who is on tour in Afghanistan. Wolf has been trained to kill by the army and he is supremely good at it. He has only ever killed for his country, but that is about to change. He is drawn back to the States following a tragedy. From then on Adam is pulled into a web of lies and intrigue... and death. There are some things that he cannot change, but there are others which he can. To do so he must risk death and dishonour and the lives of two of the only people he has left to love. Available in e-book, paperback and large print hard cover.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Tales from the Parish: 31 humorous short stories about community, family and village life, set in the English countryside by Stefania Hartley (The Sicilian Mama) (49 Reviews)    Price verified 58 minutes ago

Perfect for fans of Gervase Phinn, James Herriot and Alexander McCall Smith. Father Okoli dreams of owning a flock of hens and studying for a PhD, when his bishop saddles him with yet another parish to look after. But as Father moves to Moreton-on-the-Edge, a farming village in the English Cotswolds, he's plugged into a community of warm-hearted characters, from the motherly parish secretary to her septuagenarian neighbour who's become a cycling champion, and from teenagers requiring driving lessons to atheist publicans who believe in miracles. Between a wacky race and a scarecrow competition, a village fête and a mop fair, Father foils cattle rustlers, fends off foxes and goes viral on the internet. As the community pulls together to reopen the village's Electric Picture House, dreams are fulfilled, teen love blossoms and Father Okoli feels that Moreton-on-the-Edge is now home. Divided into thirty-one short self-contained small chapters, this popular series from The People's ...

Genre: Short Stories

Chasing Devils (The Jackson Clay & Bear Beauchamp Series Book 3) by B.C. Lienesch (Carpe Creative, LLC) (79 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes 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

Cupid is a WITCH! (But That's Okay!) by Raul Barrios (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Juggling two women, something one should never do, but when you meet two awesome women, being a part in both lives, you find yourself caught in a conundrum-but in the end, you meet the two best people who make you a better person in the end, thank you, thank you two!

Genre: Romance

His Betrayal: Fated Mates Werewolf Shifter Romance by Wanda E. Moody (1 Review)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

In a world where werewolf tradition shapes destinies, seventeen-year-old Marianna is an anomaly. She hasn't shifted yet, and her parents think it's because she hasn't found her mate. So, they send her away to her grandparents' pack, where the soon-to-be Alpha is still yet to be mated. Marianna wonders: Could he be the one? And even if he is, would falling for him be worth the inevitable betrayal?

Genre: Short Stories

My Unlikely CEO: A Sapphic Romance by Fanny Moni (3 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Fleeing from a haunting history and fueled by aspirations for her future, Muna Johnson traverses the nation to embrace a new role as the Personal Assistant to the CEO of 'Starlight Industries'. She soon realizes that the CEO defies her initial expectations. Embark with Muna on an exhilarating quest of self-exploration, recovery, and excitement. Above all, witness her journey of finding love in the most unexpected places...

Genre: Short Stories

Gerald and Elizabeth: A poignant and captivating family saga by D. E. Stevenson (Lume Books) (698 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

An intriguing and captivating tale of challenge, struggle and the power of sibling affection. Gerald Brown is a handsome and brilliant young engineer, but he has been framed - and fired - for the theft of diamonds from the South African firm he worked for. Ashamed and angry, he falls into mental despair as he returns to his hometown of London. Once there, he goes to stay with his half-sister, Elizabeth Burleigh, a beautiful and celebrated West End actress. However, like Gerald, Elizabeth feels ashamed and is compelled to deny herself the happiness she most desires. Together, the siblings face challenges both practical and moral, and battle with their hopes and fears. Gerald and Elizabeth is an acutely-observed and insightful novel from the pen of D. E. Stevenson, and shows the perception and lightness of touch so often associated with that writer. It is a treat for Stevenson's many admirers, and a great introduction to her work for newcomers. Praise for Gerald and ...

Genre: Family Life

North Cape: A Police Romance and Suspense Thriller in Northern Norway by Bettina Lockhart (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

When the police radio calls out a "112" - a homicide in Kampen, an upscale district of Oslo - Niels Olsen understands that the evening is going to be a long one... For Selma, miles away and oblivious, her nightmare just started. The police had forced their way into the big-money house, and now Niels Olsen, the first man who had counted in her life was standing in front of her... a frightened look on his handsome face... There was a man's body lying dead in the kitchen. "Impossible... " But a murder somehow always seems to be just that. So begins a thrilling chase through the landscapes of Northern Norway, beyond the Arctic Circle, in search of a crucial witness - the only witness who can save Selma from a murder charge. "Outside, the polar wind was moaning in the night like a sad animal, and an icy rain had begun to fall. Everything here reminded them that they were at the last outpost of Northern Europe, facing a wind torn, white-capped Arctic Ocean. A geographical extremity that ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Death Shows Up (Julia Blake Cozy Mystery Book 7) by Gillian Larkin (150 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A Cozy Mystery Julia Blake runs her own cleaning business. She has the unfortunate knack of getting herself involved in murder enquiries. Julia provides moral support for her friend, Louisa, as they go to a slimming club meeting. They are shocked to discover that the slimming club venue has been taken over by the local amateur dramatics group. The am-dram group are performing a play written by the enigmatic Brandon Briggs. Julia soon suspects that Louisa and Brandon have a secret past. At the next meeting, Julia soon finds Brandon's murdered body hidden in a costume room. Julia discovers that more than one person had the opportunity, and motive, to kill Brandon - including her friend, Louisa.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mending Our Love: (Lunar Chronicles Tetralogy, Book 4) by Wanda E. Moody Price verified 2 hours ago

He held the bloodline of the Beta and the Beast. She held the bloodline of the Gamma. They were destined to be together since born. But one incident pulled them apart for 2 years. He wanted nothing to do with her. But she wasn't going to give up until she has him. He thought he had broken their love. And her goal was to mend their love. Will she be able to mend their love? Or the both of them will be left in their broken state?

Genre: Short Stories

One Wonders: A Silas McKay Suspense (Silas McKay Suspense Series Book 1) by Luana Ehrlich (Potter's Word Publishing) (238 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

He's Silas McKay, head of Discreet Corporate Security Services (DCSS) in Dallas, Texas. She's Ashley Davenport, the daughter of DCSS's highest-paying client. They each have personal issues... Silas is a grieving widower who has difficulty relating to women and wants to be left alone. Ashley is an independent woman who just got her PI license and wants Silas to mentor her. They each have family issues... Silas is trying to be both father and mother to his college-age daughter. Ashley is trying to prove she no longer needs her father. They each have spiritual issues... Silas is struggling to maintain his faith in God. Ashley is struggling to believe there is a God. Now, they're working together to solve a corporate espionage case... As they investigate whether a research scientist is selling company secrets to an ex-con with a mysterious past, Silas realizes he is as intrigued by Ashley's vivacious personality as he is by the case itself. Suddenly, when their complicated ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Ghost and the Governor by Catherine MacDonald (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In this paranormal ghost story we meet Susan Jones, the first woman governor of Nevada. She'd been told more times than she could count that she would never make it, that the voters would not elect a woman governor, but she and her team had refused to listen to the naysayers and instead charged forward. She had won by a small margin running as an Independent, which confused the two main political parties. After all the mudslinging, name calling, and empty promises from her opponents, the voters had still chosen her. Now all she had to do was settle into the historic mansion--but Susan discovers that some of the previous residents never actually left.

Genre: Horror

Behind His Eyes (A Casey Faith Suspense Thriller—Book 1) by Rylie Dark (5 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

When victims turn up drowned near the historic lighthouses of a picturesque East Coast town in Summer, all hope lies on local cop Casey Faith to catch the killer. But as Casey follows his dark path, she must wonder: is she falling right into a trap? "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" -- Reader review for Only Murder ????? BEHIND HIS EYES (A Casey Faith Suspense Thriller -- Book 1) is the first book in a highly anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller SEE HER RUN (a free download) has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews. The CASEY FAITH mystery series is a riveting thriller saga that takes readers on a heart-racing journey of unexpected twists and intense suspense. At its core is an ingenious female protagonist who captures your affection and ensures you'll be captivated well into the night. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Kendra Eliot, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love. Future books in the ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Broken Life (An Ivy Pane Suspense Thriller—Book 1) by Laura Rise (26 Reviews)    Price verified 58 minutes ago

When FBI Agent Ivy Pane is injured in the line of duty and loses the functioning of her right arm, she returns to her hometown defeated, expecting her career to be over, and haunted by memories of her missing sister. But when a local killer surfaces, Ivy soon finds herself needed by the local police force -- and soon realizes she may just be the only one with a chance to stop him before he strikes again. As victims turn up in a long-abandoned tunnel system, the only clue is the scent of burning candles. Former FBI agent Ivy Pane must re-learn the skills she needs to function again -- and to stop this macabre murderer before it's too late. BROKEN LIFE (An Ivy Pane Suspense Thriller -- Book 1) is the debut novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise. A captivating and harrowing crime thriller series featuring a complex and tormented female protagonist, the Ivy Pane series will keep you on the edge of your seat with constant action, suspense, surprise twists, and a ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Dead Lake (Tricky's Tales Book 1) by Miranda Kate (Purple Queen Publishing) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

This is the first in the series of Tricky's Tales - the second, Unsailable Sea is out now! Sometimes it pays to be Tricky An eviction. A stolen gemstone. A hidden network. Will retrieving her precious obsidian get Tricky killed? " A wonderful story to rival those of Robin Hobb and Phillip Pullman." Amazon reviewer "Miranda Kate has crafted a thoroughly believable magical world, and a protagonist that you'll want to be your best mate." Michael Wombat, Author of The Raven's Wing "You'll be bewitched and beguiled by Tricky and left wanting to spend more time with her. An elemental, paranormal fantasy with bite and attitude. I can't wait for more." Lisa Shambrook, Author of The Seren Stone Chronicles Damn and blast! That rancid piece of excrement, Carter, has had her ransacked out of Clancy! Tricky returns to her cottage to find it turned upside down. An action that means she's got three days to leave the district or face punishment. Randolf Carter, head of the district, is ...

Genre: Fantasy

BLACK PHOENIX (Atlanta Homicide Squad Book 6) by Cortez Law (1 Review)    Price verified 29 minutes 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 29 minutes 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

My Storm Sprite: An Urban Fantasy (My Supernatural Boyfriend Book 2) by E.E. Everly (Emrys Pumpkin Press) (21 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Life on Earth is all sweaty night clubs and ambrosia-induced euphoria until a vampire coven and demon horde ruin everything. Sasha's world has been altered after a deadly fight with the vampires and demons. Because her storm sprite blood is still such a hot commodity, as is her amulet that steals supernatural powers, Sasha's on every vampire and demon hit list out there. As well as her son. After Sasha nearly dies from taking her son to the fae world for protection, she returns to Earth with an unwelcome companion -- Thandoran, a rogue storm sprite, who swears his allegiance to Sasha. Despite Thandoran's own secrets, Sasha's determined to hunt the demon who cursed her. But after the chaos caused by her hot companion butting heads with the new vampire leader, Sasha's heart can't take the tugging and the pain from her prior life and her prior love. Something has to give because all the ambrosia on Earth can't give Sasha a bliss-out strong enough to ignore those wanting to suck her ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

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

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

Genre: Literary Criticism