Agni: Rise of Asura: (Book 1 in the Agni Series) by Ashwin Chitransh (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Will you choose morality over love? And love over duty? Are you willing to lose everything to save billions, even trillions? If epic space operas like Dune and Star Wars ignite your imagination, and you crave a touch of Indian mythology, immerse yourself in a universe of galactic conflict and ancient civilizations, where the fate of the cosmos teeters on the brink, moral compasses dwindle, forbidden love blossoms amidst chaos, and the lines between good and evil blur beyond recognition. An Asura warrior awakens after 10,000 years in a spaceship over a tidally locked planet 1000s of years ago. It holds the key to galactic peace. Present day, a woman must confront a destiny she never knew existed. "Agni: Rise of Asuras" is a sweeping epic that blends science fiction space opera with ancient Indian philosophy. Journey through a universe teeming with advanced civilizations, mythical beings, and a timeless struggle for power. Explore the concepts of Dharma and Karma as they intertwine with a thrilling story of love and betrayal This book is for readers who crave epic battles, intricate world-building, and a touch of philosophical reflection. Prepare for a wild ride through the cosmos as destinies collide and the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. Want to delve deeper into the world of Agni? Listen to Curated playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-29C8OxJ5w&list=PLrWbEsTcxVPE3Li99v3bwKYFGl4_Z7M_5&index=1&ab_channel=AshwinChitransh

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Frameworks for Life: A Personal Operating System for Balanced and Effective Living by Alan Huang (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Frameworks for Life is the "user's manual for life" that the author wishes he was given. Management consultant and finance professional Alan Huang shows you how to spend your limited time, energy, and money wisely to achieve balance and health in your life. This book discusses a wide range of topics from the practical to the philosophical, including ways to improve your physical and mental health, strengthen your interpersonal relationships, and find meaning in your life. The book's wide range of topics are inspired by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the greatest framework for understanding our human motivations and needs (in the author's humble opinion). Each chapter provides an overview of a single topic, distilling the best contemporary thinking, then translates that knowledge into routine habits that can help you live your life more effectively, efficiently, and meaningfully. To build an understanding of each topic, the book takes a first principles approach. First, the topic is defined and a useful goal identified. Next, the topic is explained using frameworks, which are analytical tools that provide an organized holistic overview of a concept, system, or process. Based on that understanding, practical suggestions for improving one's effectiveness are shared. Table of contents: • Introduction • I. Identifying and Pursuing What's Most Important • 1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: What Are the Components of a Good Life? • 2. Toward a Personal Operating System: How Should You Spend Your Time? • 3. Life as a Balancing Act: What Should You Prioritize? • II. Physiological Needs • 4. Sleep: Why Sleep Now, If You Can Sleep When You're Dead? • 5. Diet, Nutrition, and Body Composition: How Should You Eat? • 6. Physical Fitness: What Exactly Are You Working Out? • 7. Cooking: What Is This Mysterious Kitchen Alchemy? • III. Safety Needs • 8. Personal Finance: What Should You Do with Your Money? • 9. Housekeeping: If You Ignore Your ...

Genre: Science & Math

The Maiden Without Hands by Michelle Redmon (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Surviving Doodahville by Ashley Fontainne (15 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"Filled with powerful scenes and great characters! Brings the '83 Old South to vivid life. One of my all-time favorite reads! Loved it! ~ Janelle Taylor, NY Times Bestselling author "... full of surprises, twists, turns and none of them are predictable. This is a fun read with entertaining events that will have you laughing out loud and perhaps remembering your past. But the story's also a bit of history about racial injustice in the 1980's and a bit of gender bias with believable examples of unfair treatment set in the past, but still believable today. I recommend... to anyone who enjoys a laugh out loud book that can't be put down as well as one telling the story of cultural past scars." - Gail Kamer for Readers' Favorite "More than just a coming-of-age story or new adult romance, Surviving Doodahville explores family bonds, racial barriers, and just how much some are willing to sacrifice for others. The tale is full of humor, action and a touch of mystery, making it a fun romp into the past." Jeff LaFerney, award-winning author of Jumper The summer of 1983 -- the era of big debt, big hair, and big dreams. Seventeen-year-old Kassandra Lawson is a Southern California girl, enjoying the summer before her high school senior year, thinking life is great. But then tragic news arrives, sending Kee and her parents to Daltville, Arkansas, to a funeral and more news that turns all their lives upside down. An unexpected and unwanted move to the humid, bug-infested south is almost too much to deal with, but she discovers a racist, backwoods, tiny hick community more famous for her aunt's moonshine than for its progressive thinking. What's more is that everyone seems to be hiding secrets. Dangerous ones. Illegal ones. Violent ones. When her family arrives, the dominoes start falling and the intrigue and suspense build to a remarkable ending. A surprise gift, a boy, and revealed town secrets help Kee, her family, and her small community to learn, grow, and find love.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Bailey's Run by Ali Spooner (57 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Bailey Chambers mourns the loss of her lover, Nessa, in an unsolved carjacking. When Tommy, Bailey's brother becomes a victim of a gay bashing, Bailey assumes his case will be handled the same way as her lover's -- lackadaisically. Desi Dexter assigned to Tommy's case, feels Bailey's disdain toward her and her partner. Through tenacious police work, Desi, is able to uncover the reason for Bailey's attitude, and convinces her that she is sincere in solving the case. Mutual attraction sparks, and before they can move forward with their fledging romance, Desi, and her partner Braxton, uncover the presence of a serial killer. What will happen to Bailey, when, Desi, becomes engrossed in another case, can their relationship survive?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Global Game: I Went Back To The Beginning: Apocalypse Gamelit by Sophia Ava (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

People found they could go in and out of a virtual game at any time. Inside, they fought monsters and upgraded. The protagonist, like the vast majority of people, didn't care too much about it, so he became a casual player and played occasionally. But ten days later. The game service suddenly shut down. Then the game descended into the real world! Monsters began to run rampant! Along with it, there are levels, equipment, skills, pets... And he, at the moment the service was shut down, was only level 5! From then on, he could only languish and hide, and even let others bully him! Until the last moment of his life, he remained silent and weak as a wretch! In this life. He returned to twenty years ago. And the game, only just opened service...

Genre: Fantasy

Where The River Takes You (Greyson Gap: A Small Town Series Book 1) by Sophie Sinclair (49 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Ghost in the Mirror (Samuel Dexter Book 1) by Faith Gibson (318 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

What do you do when you have no memories of your life except the one moment that took everything away? My name is Dex and I'm a Marine. Somewhere in the horrors of the sand overseas, an explosion took out not only most of my unit but also my memories of everything that happened before that day. When my memories don't return, the explosion also ends my career in the military. That one moment costs me everything. Starting from scratch sucks. I don't even know what foods I like or what types of music I listen to. Am I a boxer or briefs man? Do I like women or men? I also have to figure out what I'm going to do with my life from this point on. While adjusting to my new life, I start seeing things -- things that no one else can see. I think that maybe my head injury caused more than amnesia. When one of my "visions" won't leave me alone, I have no choice but to believe in ghosts. Along with the ghosts during the day, at night I dream vividly of two men. But are these two men merely dreams, or are they memories? When one man steps through the door of my hospital room, I have the answer. This man literally tries to lead me down memory lane, culminating in a searing kiss. Too bad my brain isn't cooperating, because this man is breathtaking. With the help of my sassy grandmother, I begin to rebuild my life. I am Samuel Dexter, and these are my stories. WARNING: This book contains scenes that might be considered triggers for some. Sam is a Marine involved in an explosion. This book also (mildly) describes children being kidnapped in the past and their remains found later.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Global Game: I Can Extract Skills From All Worlds: LitRPG Overpowered by Sophia Ava (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The game descends into reality and monsters are rampant. Bluestar entered the era of global game, where human could kill monsters and upgrade! The protagonist successfully activated the system! Unlimited upgrades, plus an unlimited lottery! Able to extract the skills of the heavens!

Genre: Romance

A Villainess? Yes! : An Adventure Isekai Fantasy Litrpg Stories by Mrmacpuffy (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Frankly, I'm completely indifferent to the plot. Those designated romantic interests are utterly foolish, entranced by a remarkably simple-minded protagonist. Likely, their affection stems more from vanity than genuine emotion. Why should I perceive them as any threat? As the offspring of a duke and duchess in a mighty realm, I possess intelligence, beauty, and power -- I am simply superior. My focus will be on fulfilling my duties as the heir to the dukedom, indulging my brother, honing my magical and martial skills, enjoying life, and dealing decisively with nuisances. This will be my illustrious new chapter as the prodigy of the era!

Genre: Science Fiction

El Dorado? No! Heathrow Airport: Do We Really Behave Like This At Heathrow Airport? (Finding my El Dorado Book 2) by Tony Levy (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Former Security Officer, Tony Levy reveals the shocking truth of life inside one of Britain's busiest airports. He exposes the pressures faced by its 76,000+ staff, the traits of pampered celebrities as they pass through the terminals, and the weird, wonderful, and sometimes shocking behaviour of other passengers. Tony delivers his unique portrayal in a sometimes comedic manner, and it was this humour that relieved the intensity of life inside Heathrow's bustling terminals.

The Duke’s Match: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (The Spinsters Club Book 5) by Tiffany Baton (11 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

"I never expected to see 'The Matchmaker' blush from a simple compliment... " Looking for the perfect Duchess, Percival thought he had found his bride of convenience. Yet everything is ruined by a letter from the renowned "Matchmaker"... This spinster has a secret. After failing to find a love match, Lady Anna has devoted herself to finding everyone else's. Until she is discovered by her brother's best friend. A man she despises with a passion... Now, in return for his silence, Anna must help him find another wife! But she soon regrets agreeing. For her heart starts yearning for the impossible: to become his match... *If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke's Match is the novel for you. An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Tiffany Baton and published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Grab "The Duke's Match" today to discover Tiffany's fantastic story!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Operation Jade Helmet by Ashley Fontainne (9 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

SIX by Madison Zell (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The world is full of corrupt Mist. Six has been locked in a glass box and experimented on for as long as she can remember. She knows no one leaves alive. Desperate for escape Six would try anything to get out. When a tall dark man named Quintyn appears at the lab, Six is inexplicably drawn to him and his sexy companion. He promises her freedom in exchange for the use of her secret power. Desperate for the taste of freedom, Six follows these two men into the heart of the corrupted Mist, rushing headlong into danger and mystery. Six must protect her heart and her Soul from these two men as she is forced to find the answer to heal a world that she didn't even know was broken. Follow Six as she experiences the world for the first time and must become its savior.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Vicomte de Bragelonne (The D’Artagnan Romances) by Alexandre Dumas (28 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

Just Vic by Gerald Burke (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Vic follows a simple code of life -- when stuck between certain death and certain death, always chose a third option. Ready to renounce his criminal ways, Vic needs to pull one last heist -- transporting a rare and valuable albino friklar across a short section of space without detection. Easy money. However, when the animal escapes on a primitive planet called Earth, Vic must either settle accounts with his boss -- ruthless Axle Prim -- or endure his wrath. With a careful mix of charm, guile and old-fashioned skullduggery, Vic lures a hapless postal worker into a scheme that includes an edible form of dark matter, a half-mad spaceship and a machine capable of verifying the existence of the soul. As the tangles unweave, Vic's plan will either cost them both their lives or gain Vic everything he's ever wanted. If all goes well, he might just save the cat too... A space adventure that is equal parts satire, Just Vic will have you in LOL induced stitches the whole way through.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Cyber-Mage Realization: A Dark LitRPG / LitFPS SciFi-Shooter (Overtaken Online Book 3) by Ben Ormstad (58 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

[ OVERTAKEN ONLINE. The world's first FPS VR-MMORPG with 100% immersion. Reminiscent of classics like Doom and Dead Space, but with RPG-elements that enable players to level up and develop skills - and sprinkled with a pinch of magic. ] Dex, Frida, Hiko and Tasha successfully opened the Godmadrigan Army and the Celestial aliens up to forming an alliance against the Daemonorgs. Now they're assigned the crucial mission of eliminating key parts of the daemons' on-ground strongholds, since weakening the beasts' parasitic grip on the planet is needed to enable their long-awaited defeat. Simultaneously, Dex's journey from being a mere Battle-Marine grunt to a true Cyber-Mage solidifies when he comes in contact with his master Patrio's collaborator, ?lvette - a no-bullshit, high-leveled bad-ass able to rip a demon to bloody shreds by simply snapping her fingers. Beware! This story contains: - Blood and guts - Foul language! - Notifications / pop-ups / inventory management - No harem

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

When It Rains by Alexis Rey (17 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

His control is her release... Emily is a tough-as-nails, over-controlled ER doctor. Alex is her sexy, arrogant, and enigmatic med student. After a particularly tough shift, the two find themselves spending some time together, with unexpected results. Alex sees something in Emily: the urgent desire to let go. He yearns to be the one to release her. Emily can't stop her curiosity about what hidden passions lie beneath Alex's laid-back exterior, and what it is he knows that she doesn't. They know it's wrong, but they're irresistibly drawn to each other. Throw them into close quarters in a remote tropical location, and sparks are sure to fly. Friction gets them hot, and emotions run high, but when disaster strikes, old trauma and long-hidden secrets are dredged up to the surface, threatening to ruin everything. As Alex and Emily face their biggest fears, they must decide if their new-found bond is worth dropping the facade.

Genre: Romance

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (22,162 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

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

Genre: Classics

The Bully Squad: Book One of the Time Knight Saga by Neil Shieldman (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

"... left me excited and eager to discover what adventures await in future installments!" Reader's Favorite. On his last Day of School, Phaedric Countess is kidnapped by an intergalactic official and held hostage in a detention satellite designated to house bullies. However, when his hard-as-nails sister finds out, she becomes hellbent on getting him home... even if that means breaking a few laws to do so.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

All Signs Lead To Lucy by Julieann Dove (18 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

After living a life of failed, predictable relationships, Lucy Fister took the advice of the psychic who charged sixty dollars for ten minutes: start seeking men who are the absolute opposite of who she dated. It made sense, but paying for the obvious meant it might work. Tyler Tolliver met that criteria. He was an out of work actor who'd invented the love language 'have a good time.' They had a whirlwind relationship and after four months, he proposed, holding a bread tie for a ring, and giving the argument that the lease on his loft was expiring. One year into her marriage with Tyler, and Lucy was tired of playing Xbox, clubbing, and watching movies before reading the book. She missed conversations deeper than picking where they'd eat, and being in bed before midnight. When her estranged best friend, Vanessa asked her and Tyler to go on a week-long trip to the Caribbean with her new fiancé, Martin VanLeer, Lucy accepted the invitation. Fate scatters people and plans like a ceiling fan scatters loose papers. On the eve of the trip, Tyler and Vanessa respectively were called to fulfill work related tasks. The new plan was for them to meet up with Lucy and Vanessa's fiancé in a couple of days. One week is all it took for Martin and Lucy to fall in love. And for Lucy to realize that psychic was wrong -- she didn't need to find someone opposite of all the guys she dated, she needed to be warned of the millionaire engaged to her best friend. Because if they acted on this attraction, it meant destroying a marriage, a wedding, and a lifelong friendship.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Trivia for Seniors: Over 200 Pages of Large Print Quiz Questions and Answers - Revisit Iconic Moments from the 1950s to the 2000s, Challenge Your ... by RockInk Publishing (7 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

?GREAT GIFT under $20.00? Experience the Ultimate Nostalgia: Trivia for Seniors - Over 200 Pages of Large Print Quiz Questions and Answers!Step back in time and keep your mind sharp with "Trivia for Seniors"! Dive into an engaging trivia experience crafted especially for those who cherish the past and enjoy a good mental challenge. Relive the unforgettable moments from the 1950s to the 2000s. This trivia book isn't just a collection of questions; it's a nostalgic journey through the remarkable events that shaped our world. From the birth of color television to the revolutionary music of Elvis Presley and the Beatles, every page offers a delightful trip down memory lane This book features: ?? Nostalgic Dive: Immerse yourself in the vibrant memories of the 50s to the 2000s with over 200 pages of engaging questions. ?? Brain Booster: Elevate your cognitive abilities while enjoying a fun and challenging activity. It's more than trivia; it's a workout for your brain. ?? Pure Positivity: Enjoy questions designed to uplift and inspire, bringing back fond memories and positive vibes. ?? Large Print: With a font size of 16, this book ensures comfortable reading, making it ideal for seniors. ?? Interactive Fun: Engage actively by answering questions and checking your answers at the end of the book. It's an interactive activity that keeps you entertained and mentally active. Experience the numerous benefits of mental exercises: ?? Enhanced Memory: Regular brain challenges help sharpen your memory. ?? Stress Reduction: Nostalgic activities can be a great way to relax and de-stress. ?? Social Engagement: Share the fun with friends or family and enjoy friendly competitions or discussions. ?? Knowledge Reinforcement: Revisit iconic events and learn something new! Whether you're seeking a thoughtful gift for a senior loved one or looking for an engaging activity to keep busy, this trivia book is more than just a purchase -- it's an experience and a celebration of the decades ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Ray Dolby: Engineer, Businessman, Pilot by Dagmar Dolby (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Based on extensive interviews, this is the life story of Ray Dolby, inventor of the noise reduction system that in the mid 1960s started changing the way we listen to music. It describes how Dolby took his invention through different aspects of the entertainment industry, from music recording to film sound, TV broadcasting, and internet applications, from stereo to multi-channel reproduction and immersive experiences. Beginning with a small South London workshop, he created an international company with a logo and name recognized in every language.

The Begotten by Kevin Corley (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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

Genre: Science Fiction

Twisted Fate by Adam Lewis (21 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Introducing "Twisted Fate" by Adam Lewis, a thrilling new novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the heart of New York's relentless legal battlefield, follow Jay Sutherland, a decorated U.S.M.C. veteran turned the city's youngest-ever district attorney, as he navigates the toughest case of his career. With a turbulent past haunting him, Jay must confront his demons to safeguard everything he holds dear. Experience a riveting tale of resilience, love, and the enduring scars of abuse and neglect. Meet unforgettable characters who defy adversity in their quest for truth and righteousness. From Jay's tumultuous upbringing to his ascent as a formidable lawyer and District Attorney, "Twisted Fate" promises a rollercoaster ride of suspense, mystery, and ultimate triumph. REVIEWS ?????????? "Early John Grisham vibes with this clever thriller, which takes you into the legal world and leaves you wondering who the good guys really are. I found the main character compelling and the easy writing style made for an immersive reading experience." - Louise G, Reviewer via NetGalley. ?????????? "Don't start reading Adam Lewis's debut novel "Twisted Fate" before you go to bed, because I guarantee you won't be able to put it down. I was hooked from the very first page and I was not disappointed by all the twists and turns the novel took." - Diane Hawley Nagatomo, author of The Butterfly Café. ?????????? "I was brought to all emotions while reading this book (in 2 days mind you). I was happy, sad, angry... I sure hope that there are more books following Jay Sutherland in the future. I definitely want more." - Kimberly B, Reviewer via NetGalley. ?????????? "Adam Lewis masterfully weaves a narrative that hooks you from the very first page. Through his artful storytelling, Twisted Fate becomes more than just a novel -- it's an experience. With every turn of the page, you'll be drawn deeper into Jay Sutherland's world, feeling his determination and dedication ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

East of Eden by John Steinbeck (24,873 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a sweeping novel that intertwines the lives of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, over multiple generations in California's Salinas Valley. The story explores complex themes of good and evil, free will, and the struggle for identity and redemption. The narrative primarily follows the Trask family, beginning with Adam Trask, who moves to California after a tumultuous relationship with his half-brother, Charles. Adam marries the enigmatic and morally corrupt Cathy Ames, who later abandons him and their twin sons, Caleb ("Cal") and Aron. Cathy becomes a brothel owner, embodying the novel's exploration of inherent evil. The Hamilton family, particularly Samuel Hamilton and his daughter, Liza, provide a counterpoint with their integrity and moral strength. Samuel becomes a close friend to Adam Trask, helping him through his struggles. As the story progresses, the focus shifts to the next generation, particularly the contrasting paths of Cal and Aron. Cal, feeling overshadowed by his idealized brother Aron, grapples with feelings of guilt and a desire for his father's approval. The novel culminates in Cal's ultimate struggle with his own nature and the choices he makes, echoing the biblical story of Cain and Abel.

Workflow Pro: Powerful Productivity Skills for Busy Office Professionals by Justin Umstead (3 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

"Transform your productivity with 160 computer skills you can learn in 3 minutes or less." Are you tired of feeling bogged down by tedious tasks at work? Do you wish there was an easier way to increase your skills on the job without sacrificing hours of your free time? Workflow Pro offers a curated collection of skills, templates, and shortcuts that can help you simplify your work and reduce wasted time. The best part? You can learn each skill in 3 minutes or less - making this book the ultimate productivity booster for busy professionals who want immediate results. This book includes shortcuts for the software you already use every day, including Windows Operating System (Windows 10 & 11), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft File Explorer, Microsoft Notepad, Microsoft Paint, the Snip Tool, Firefox, Chrome, & Gmail. Workflow Pro explains each skill in simple terms that are easy to understand - regardless of your experience level. And with helpful mnemonic devices to help you remember each skill, you'll be using these shortcuts in no time. Whether you're an administrative assistant, virtual assistant, bookkeeper, accountant, or any other office worker, Workflow Pro is the perfect guide to help you boost your productivity and achieve faster results.

Genre: Business & Money

Internet Troll Humor Collection - With Funny Danks and Jokes by Paul Hornet-Memes Price verified 3 hours ago

Memes and Troll Comments Savagery!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds (Storybook House, LLC) (3,151 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Fantasy

Codex Babylon: A secret history sci-fi adventure (The Cross-Time Crusade Book 1) by Robert Kroese (St. Culain Press) (74 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Historical Fiction

Global Game: Choose a Defensive Talent Tree In The Opening: LitRPG Overpowered by Sophia Ava (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The protagonist time-travels to a world that has been invaded by the Otherworld. Here everyone can become a professional. While most others had attack type talents, the protagonist started off with all defensive talents and ended up getting the exclusive passive skill, Anti-Armor! "I'll stand still, you guys go ahead and fight me!" "If you can kill me, bravo!" ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Draconem Dawn by Maxsimo Salazar (Focused Media Solutions) (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In a world ravaged by human destruction, an ancient race of sentient birds emerges from the shadows to restore the planet. Draconem Dawn throws you into a gripping sci-fi thriller where avian species and humans clash in a brutal war for survival. Follow Kiira Ave, the young Quetz leader, as she navigates treacherous political intrigues and betrayals within her own ranks while preparing to lead her species against humanity's military might. With richly detailed worldbuilding, heart-pounding action, and thought-provoking themes of environmentalism and understanding, Draconem Dawn is a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of apocalyptic and military science fiction won't want to miss this explosive series starter. Dive into a world where two intelligent species battle for the fate of Earth -- and the future of all life on the planet hangs in the balance.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Bogie & Bemis by Bryn Roar (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Bogie Balsam is a 17-year-old boy with the mind of 5-year-old child. A stuttering, simpleminded man-giant. Disfigured and tortured. Bemis is a 12-inch stuffed bear with the mind of a smart-ass street tough. This ain't no cuddly teddy bear! He's a Totem Bear. Created by a Mi'kmaq Shaman to watch over the endangered soul in his care. A cussing, cantankerous Totem Bear. Intent on getting his gentle-hearted friend back home. Living on the streets of New York City by Mr. Bemis's wits and Bogie's sheer brawn they manage to survive. Separate, they're at the mercy of the world. Together, they're an unstoppable force of nature. When they run from the scene of a crime, completely innocent of any wrongdoing, they're convinced the law will stop at nothing to put them in jail. They head for their hometown, in Balsam, Maine, where they believe Bogie's family have left him a fortune. A vast estate, full of Christmas trees and apple orchards. Green mountains and tumbling streams. By way of the Appalachian Trail, they partner up with another outcast. 12-year-old Jimmy James from Harlem. J.J. is running away from his problems as well. And not long after, from a ten-foot-tall black bear named Injun Joe. Hungry and hateful, Joe has a score to settle with the three misfits. The friends are a long, long way from home. And Death stalks them every step of the way there. Bogie & Bemis is an American tale about love, loss, and redemption. A modern-day Huckleberry Finn. Where hope, faith, and friends can make dreams come true. And where journey's end is just the beginning...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

No Child Here: Sometimes the villain is the hero. by Faith Cameron (8 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

Stolen Dreams: A Small Town Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Thriller Boxset by Marie Wilkens Price verified 34 minutes ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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

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

Genre: Romance

The World Is Not As It Was by V.D. Spuy (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In a bid to return home to the Independent Southern African Corporate Block, Vikus, a desperate medical technician turned mercenary, strikes a deal with a hallucination downloaded directly into his mind. Morgue: A Psychic-Augmented police officer is asked to break into the secret thoughts of a wandering, comatose girl, only to release a wave of horrifying realisation about his nature, becoming a walking carrier of a thought virus. His closest friend and colleague, Cell, believes there is more to the unfolding events around them. She is entering a race against time, battling an unseen enemy to save the Midnight City of London. Orchestrating an immense mega-corporation sanctioned by the ruling Artificial Intelligence, The Algorithm, Rayn Saberon-Warden initiates a move to shift the balance of power against the machine that consumes humanity's interconnected minds. Between and around them, myriad smaller stories are caught in the crossfire, from civilians trying to navigate a choking dystopian future to the faceless, armed enforcers of the A.I. Regime. Regardless of what came before, after what happens next: The World Is Not as It Was. A twisting, high concept, cyberpunk narrative with dark undertones, step into the Midnight City. Preview available at: www.vdspuybooks.com

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

EVADING ALPHA by CATHY LEMONS (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Black & African American

The Framed Marshal: A Classic Western Adventure Novel by Henry McConley (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Bo Mayhew, marshal of San Mateo, Texas, always fights for justice, even when it means standing up to the powerful cattle baron, Max Dempsey. ax's wealth and influence threaten to overshadow the law, but Bo's determination makes him a constant problem for Max, leading to a dangerous conflict. Can Bo withstand the pressure, or will Dempsey's influence break his commitment to justice? Red Remington, a fearless bounty hunter, is sent by Sheriff Harding, who sees Bo as an obstacle to his own plans. Bo and Red were once childhood friends, but a tragic accident drove them apart... When Bo is falsely accused of murder, Red seizes the chance to hunt down his former friend, either to bring him to justice or for revenge. Will Red's pursuit lead to reconciliation or irreversible betrayal? In the middle of this turmoil is Millie Medford, torn between loyalty and love, her heart firmly with Bo. Meanwhile, Bo's cousin, Tagg, knows a crucial secret that could prove Bo's innocence, but his vow of silence might force Bo to live as a fugitive. As the truth unravels, it might reveal that those close to the victim have dark secrets of their own... Will Tagg break his silence in time, or will Bo be forever branded a fugitive? "The Framed Marshal" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence by Kyle McDowell (Lioncrest Publishing) (72 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Toxic work culture? Do words like apathetic, disengaged, insecure, and afraid describe how you feel about your role or even your organization? Former Fortune 10 senior executive turned author and inspirational speaker Kyle McDowell has found the cure to rid the corporate world of its dysfunctional ways. In Begin With WE, McDowell examines the root causes of dysfunction in business, highlighting the plague of a "me-oriented" paradigm, and provides the remedy with his framework, The 10 WEs. These guiding principles are the cornerstone of Kyle's leadership philosophy and establish the foundation required for a Culture of Excellence. Kyle's inside-out approach cultivates courageous "WE-oriented" leaders who recognize the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. McDowell's approach has been adopted by thousands. The 10 WEs have reignited lost passion for leaders and also provided a framework for a life with greater impact and fulfillment. "McDowell has created a framework that allows everyone on the team to deliver their best work. His candid approach is refreshing and speaks to the hearts and minds of all leaders." - Harry Kraemer, Professor of Leadership at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern "Begin With WE cracks the code for leaders to deliver excellence. McDowell's guiding principles apply from the ballpark to the office park." - Kevin Kiermaier, MLB Outfielder, Three-time Gold Glove Award winner, One-time Platinum Glove Award Winner "Begin With WE made me a better leader and McDowell's principles have not only changed how I lead, they've also had a tremendous impact on how I'm raising my children." - Sr. Executive in the Automotive industry Transform apathy into optimism and fear into fulfillment with this real-world guide for creating authentic leaders and higher-performing teams.

Genre: Business & Money

The Haunting: Ghost Horror by Raymond M Hall (580 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

If you're a fan of Stephen King's spine-chilling tales, get ready for an exhilarating journey into the supernatural with Raymond M Hall's gripping novel, "The Haunting." World-class pianist Sebastian Carmichael is on the brink of collapse from the pressures of his demanding touring career. Desperate for respite, he retreats to the tranquil English countryside, hoping to find solace in the quietude. Little does he know that his decision to purchase a crumbling seventeenth-century building for renovation will thrust him into a perilous quest for answers. As Sebastian delves into the restoration, the ancient walls start whispering secrets, and he becomes captivated by a mysterious woman whose presence is as elusive as it is enchanting. Frightened contractors refuse to return, leaving Sebastian alone to unravel the dark history that haunts his newfound home. Caught in the grip of a centuries-old curse, Sebastian must confront malevolent forces beyond his understanding. Will he survive the relentless pursuit of the supernatural, or will he become another victim of the haunted past? "The Haunting" is a standalone paranormal fiction novel that delivers spine-tingling thrills, eerie characters, and astonishing twists and turns. Raymond M Hall invites you on an edge-of-your-seat adventure where the forgotten past is unleashed, and the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. If you crave a chilling tale that keeps you guessing until the very end, then don't miss out on "The Haunting." Purchase your copy today and immerse yourself in a world where the echoes of history refuse to stay silent.

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Mated and Rejected by his Omega: Book 3 in the Mated and Rejected Series by Mistress of the West (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

SciFi Starship by Laurance Davis (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

13 Short Stories of Science Fiction Chapter 1: BodySitters.com Bed ridden and blind, Yvonne's only interface to the world is through Hovel, her robotic caregiver. Yvonne might be physically challenged, but she's also an engineering genius. Unknown to Hovel, she modifies his AI programming such that he can provide her the one thing she's never had: a fully functional body. Chapter 2: Becoming Eli Marooned on Earth for 10,000 years, Helius has become a god to his little tribe of prehistoric man. But even the most technically advanced robot in the galaxy is no match for the speed and treachery of the human mind. Chapter 3: A Melding of Mind and Machine To repair his wife's broken body, a world-renowned surgeon resorts to untried, advanced technology. While the odds of success are good, getting her permission to proceed is another matter... so he doesn't ask for it. Chapter 4: A Starship to Anywhere Before you steal someone's identity... and move into their body... it's wise to learn who they are and what they've done... and to whom. Chapter 5: Domain of the Dragon Harvesting comets can be tricky. Does it have a hard candy center, or is it soft and chewy... like humans? Chapter 6: Guardians of Earth Placed in stationary orbits, three AI guardians are programmed to protect Earth from all threats, internal as well as external. After two hundred years of studying potential issues, the primary threat becomes obvious and the solution... highly unpopular. Chapter 7: A Kiss to Die For In the distant future, man no longer has natural immunities and must live inside sealed machines, avatars. But, life is good... or is it? Chapter 8: Dead Reckoning Behind schedule and out of money, Captain Amadon decides to "roll the dice" and jump blindly, halfway across the galaxy... at well beyond the speed of light. What could possibly go wrong? Chapter 9: Sole Warning "Go camping, they said. Have a few beers. It'll be fun. But nooo... it's apparently my night to save the ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

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

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

Genre: Romance

Operation S&D by Janelle Taylor (9 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Justice is blind. Vengeance sees only red. I did not learn of the cold-blooded assassination of several CIA agents, who were part of the team on our previous mission, Operation DFC, until it was too late. Spencer "RedDog" Watkins and I are still alive, but our loved ones paid the ultimate price for being a part of our lives, leaving us heartbroken and consumed by an unquenchable thirst for revenge. Black Viper and Raccoon survived the first round of murders orchestrated by the de Santos cartel and were assigned to join us on a total black op, which I nicknamed Operation S&D - Seek and Destroy. With new cover identities issued by the Agency, we slip into Central America under the guise of Lobos del Diablo - Devil Wolves Motorcycle gang. Our mission in Nicaragua, which is a tinderbox embroiled in the illicit drug trade and the internal battle between the Sandinista regime and the Contra rebels, is to report on other field operatives who are suspected of going rogue. The unofficial mission is to take down the de Santos drug cartel and leave no survivors. The men Spencer and I used to be died with the slaughter of our loved ones, leaving us nothing more than snarling beasts stalking prey, undetected, until it is too late for the cartel to plan a counterattack. We are deadly, cold-blooded killers with nothing to lose -- alive only to kill those responsible for creating us -- and the damage to my soul is so severe, I trust no one. If successful in destroying our enemies, do we dare hope their annihilation heals our traumatic pasts, or is there not enough humanity left to salvage?

A Whale of a Murder: A Venus Bixby Mystery by Valerie Taylor (Aspetuck Publishing) (42 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The last Iceni by Ronald Haines (Haines Communications) (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

The epic story of the Roman invasion of Britannia, the battles, the burning of Londinium, the rise and fall of Boudica, and the great fire of Rome, told through a fast moving historical adventure romance novel. Celtic warrior princess Ceridwen's doubts about her prescribed future to marry Donogh and become queen of the Ordovices are underscored by meeting Marek, an Egyptian serving as an officer with the Roman fourteenth legion. While from vastly different cultures, Ceridwen and Marek share the same ideologies and are uniquely able to meet each others darkest desires. A perfect match, they plan for an idyllic life together once Marek's time in the army is up. Political change has suddenly put them in opposition, however. The emperor Claudius, who advocated for independent client kingdoms, is assassinated and replaced by Nero who declares the Iceni lands a Roman province. The Iceni queen Boudica, brutalized by Roman soldiers when she resists the takeover, calls her tribe to arms, annihilates the Roman ninth legion and razes the Roman city of Londinium killing all 70,000 inhabitants. All that stands in the way of finally driving the Romans out of Britannia is Marek and the overwhelmingly outnumbered fourteenth legion. Over 200,000 Iceni and Romans die in the ensuing battle and each believing the other did not survive; both Ceridwen and Marek are so overcome by loss that they become driven by blinding anger and the need for vengeance. Sustained for so long by their rage, what will they do when circumstances bring them face to face once again as opponents in the Roman arena? Will Ceridwen fight to reclaim her freedom as undefeated gladiatrix or will she remember Llyn's prophecy from so long ago when faced with that crucial moment?

Genre: Romance

Hearts of the Northwest : A Sweet Historical Romance Set in the Northwest (Regional Romance Series Book 4) by Kit Morgan (437 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"She's run off, boys! Go get her!" Those were Colt and Wolf Remington's father's last words concerning their sister Liana. But after finding out he'd arranged a marriage for her to Elmer Pruitt, was it any wonder she ran off? But now they had to find her, and that might not be so easy... Liana Remington's father decided she should become a bride. Problem was, he didn't inform her of his plans. So rather than marry the biggest bore in Texas, she would rather become a mail-order bride and marry a stranger. After all, it was the only way to find a glimmer of happiness for herself. But could she find it with a man who had his two beautiful sisters living with him? Had she just left the frying pan and landed in the fire? Would the life she left in Texas repeat itself in the soggy Northwest? Worse, when her brothers show up, will she ever have a chance at love with the handsome Dr. Martin Kirby? Colton Remington took his father's request seriously. But he could also understand why Liana left. Still, running off to who-knows-where was dangerous and foolhardy. What if she was accosted, kidnapped or worse? She didn't know the ways of the world. He did. The war had taught him more than enough. But with the help of his brother, they'd find her and if anything, bring her back to live with them. Unfortunately, when they caught up to her, Liana wasn't the one in danger, he was! Pearl Kirby would be the death of him. Who knew a pair of soft brown eyes could be so threatening? Wolf Remington didn't like being dragged off to help find his sister. If she wanted to escape their father, let her. Didn't she deserve some happiness? But Colt didn't see it that way and, as Wolf was an expert tracker and had a sense for finding people, they soon found themselves in Oregon City, Oregon. However Liana wasn't in as much danger as his brother thought. In fact, she looked to be getting along fine with her doctor beau. But if Colt had his way, they'd be taking her back to Texas. That is ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Real Life and Other Disasters: A laugh-out-loud British romantic comedy by Merren Tait (9 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

That Black Pig by Ben Colley (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Jim Stakes is a successful photographer. His pictures have appeared on billboards and posters and the centrefolds of glossy magazines. But things weren't always so glamorous. His first work behind the camera was on low budget porn sets. As a young man, it seemed like a dream job, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. Now, some of the people Jim used to work with are dying, and he thinks their deaths might be linked. When a starlet he once cared for puts herself in danger, he faces an unstoppable slide back into the dark world he thought he'd escaped. As funny as it is disturbing, this comic noir is a grimy tale of excess, obsession and unrequited lust.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Principle of Certainty by Todd Simpson (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Can consciousness be hacked? What if that consciousness is an AI? Ayaka comes to Earth to explore consciousness, and murder and mayhem ensue. Is she responsible? Can she be held to account?

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

EXILE: Because the Blood is everything by Lynne (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

The crumbling Victorian Lady with her rotting woodwork and rust colored tears became his mother. The decaying neighborhood became his brothers and sisters. A lifetime of abuse, isolation, and neglect created Frederique. And Frederique created a life that is unique and terrifying. Just ask his spirit friends. Frederique takes us on a journey that will forever change how we see the world. And then we have Lily. Lily's story is emotional and raw, her lifestyle singular and extraordinary. But Lily has a gift for putting words together and creating poems the world wants to know. Lily proves to us the impossible is possible, we just have to believe. Can two lonely souls living in very different worlds find each other? The courtship of Frederique and Lily is a very different love story.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Sales Skills Book: A Concise Introduction to the Art of Selling by Gerald Zankl (59 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Learn how to sell effectively, win more deals, and hit your revenue targets! Do you want to excel in sales and close more deals? Or are you just curious to learn more about how the best sales professionals and entrepreneurs master the art of selling and build lasting relationships to earn more? Whether you've just started selling or you want to take your sales skills to the next level, this concise sales skills training book offers a fast and affordable way to learn and apply the key principles and tools of successful sales professionals. It's your ticket to skyrocketing your sales success! "A must-read for anyone in sales!" - Aaron Ross, best-selling author of Predictable Revenue With this practical guide packed with tips, tricks, and tools, you'll uncover: • Fundamental sales principles and how to apply them to generate revenue quickly • Best-practice insights on how the top salespeople win their deals • Over 200 proven questions, scripts, templates and techniques that you can apply directly to your next sales call • Essential sales skills (e.g., communication, prospecting, relationship building, active listening, time management, objection handling, negotiation, and closing skills) • Strategies for identifying, understanding and appealing to your ideal customers, including creating irresistible offers that your customers will definitely want to buy • Practical exercises for navigating the buying and sales process • Tried and tested cutting-edge tools • Bonus learning materials on the companion website The Sales Skills Book is essential reading for both aspiring and practising sales professionals, as well as for leaders and students. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your ultimate companion guide to increase your win rates, shorten your sales cycle, and never again lose a deal you could have won. Are you ready to revolutionize your sales career and earn more than ever before? Order your copy of The ...

Genre: Business & Money

Live Intentionally: 65 Challenges for a Healthier, Happier Life by Cara Sue Achterberg (21 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Tired of being a standby passenger in this world and watching as her family's health and stress level spiraled out of control, Cara Sue Achterberg set out to create a healthier, happier life for herself and her family. Presented in a friendly, often humorous and always down-to-earth manner, Achterberg shares stories, resources, and recipes to help anyone live more intentionally. The book brims with over 65 challenges to the reader to make simple changes that will lead to a healthier, happier life. Divided in five sections, Live Intentionally invites you to a life lived on purpose. Eating intentionally means knowing your food - where it came from, what's in it, what to avoid, but more importantly what to include so that your body can function optimally. It offers information and recipes for making your own processed foods like peanut butter, bread, applesauce, even chicken nuggets and pop tarts from simple healthy ingredients. Creating an intentional home means uncluttering, organizing, and learning to clean naturally with nontoxic ingredients. Achterberg shares secrets for a more efficient home and a lifestyle that strives to be less of a burden on our planet. Parenting intentionally involves making thoughtful decisions about chores, allowance, screens, exercise, and free time. Here you will find strategies for encouraging creativity and compassion, and a plan for raising competent adults who know how to cook a meal, keep a bathroom clean, and not just enjoy, but value family time. An intentional garden is organic and purposeful. Achterberg's contagious passion for gardening encourages the reader to grow a garden in any space - even a pot in your window. Celebrating intentionally infuses holidays with more meaning and less stress, more joy and less excess so that the true purpose of the celebration shines through. An intentional life is a life lived on purpose. It is not complicated. It asks you to cease being a standby passenger in this world and begin making ...

Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting

Chasms Between Us by Kussy Gonzalez (15 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Two best friends dare to cross the boundaries of friendship and plunge headfirst into the tempestuous waters of love. Spanning over 15 years, these star-crossed lovers' lives diverge and intersect, perpetually finding themselves out of sync with destiny's plans. Hunter, battling inner demons and societal expectations, starts a journey of self-discovery as he grapples with his evolving sexuality. His struggle to come to terms with his desires and identity leads him down a path filled with introspection, acceptance, and the pursuit of authentic love. Logan, once the epitome of problematic recklessness, finds himself at a crossroads. Faced with new responsibilities, the weight of adulthood pulls him away from the uninhibited adventures of their youth, setting him on a course that may either sever or redefine his connection with Hunter. Gritty and raw, this novel doesn't shy away from exploring the complex themes of homosexuality, bisexuality, and polyamory, offering a candid and realistic portrayal of the intricacies of love and relationships in the modern world.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Raven Queen (The Storyweaver Saga Book 2) by D.K. Holmberg (578 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The magic of the Raven Queen ensures peace and stability. Some would see that time change. Lan and Sophie cannot move on from the deadly attack. Both train to be ready for another attack, but all has been quiet. Sophie continues to train as a sorcerer, though she has not learned from the Raven Queen as she had hoped. Life in the tower is slow, and Sophie longs for excitement. While on patrol with the young prince, Lan and the Taihg encounter a strange attack. The rest of the Taihg are sent to investigate, but Lan is left behind, where he searches on his own. Danger lurks closer than any realize. When Lan goes missing, Sophie must find him. What they uncover will change all that they know about the power in the world. As Sophie struggles to find a way past the patterns the restrict her magic, and Lan searches to understand the powerful connection he now has, they are key to saving the Raven Queen -- and all of Reyash -- from the dark power that threatens the land. It might already be too late to stop what a powerful sorcerer set into motion. The Raven Queen continues an epic progression style fantasy series.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

House of Beating Wings (The Kingdom of Crows Book 1) by Olivia Wildenstein (9,326 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

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

Genre: Horror

Wizardry: Part 1 by Scott Crabtree (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Wizardry: Part 1: an exciting, high-fantasy adventure novel. In a world of mighty magic, mighty weapons, mighty abilities, mighty intelligences - and the even mightier beings that possess them - the eternal struggle between the forces of good and evil tends to be decided by which force has the most... power! Jartan - a young, fifteen-year-old human boy - has just become a paladin. But his recently acquired rank within the noble and powerful paladinhood is one of desperation, and not ability. For an evil wizard of diabolical intelligence and frightening power, along with his demonic son who can transform himself into fantastic creatures of tremendous power and destruction, are planning to unleash a great horror upon the many lands - and Jartan is the only one in a position to stop them. But the boy has nowhere near the maturity, experience, and power for such a daunting and virtually suicidal task. Only an enigmatic wizard with a twisted and troubled past has the knowledge the novice paladin desperately needs. But this sorcerer has his own agenda - and can just as easily kill Jartan, as help him. The unlikely hero must overcome many challenges in his dangerous adventure. An abysmal swamp that is host to nefarious denizens, the village of forest elves, a library of evil knowledge, and the imposing Undead Forest are only a few of the deadly perils encountered during his travels. But these are nothing compared to what lies ahead, for Jartan finds the journey through the foreboding Underworld an absolute hell. It is an odious realm of darkness where lethal barriers, diabolical traps, and powerful creatures await those foolish enough to venture into the infernal depths. The four 'Caverns of Death' the overwhelmed and underpowered teen must pass is only one of the near impossible obstacles he faces, culminating in the lair of the great diamond dragon - and the gods made certain that nothing gets past the dragon.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

MÊMÊS: Cool Dank Funny MÊMÊS Book XL by Ben Chips-MÊMÊS (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Hilarious Funny MÊMÊS book

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

¿Qué piensan los hombres? (Spanish Edition) by Tery Logan (24 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Hay quien busca el amor. Hay quien busca sexo. Hay quien todo y quien se da mus. En un mundo que cada vez más rápido y de usar y tirar, donde las relaciones líquidas van conquistando el podio del amor y los singles prefieren las apps de citas por encima de la "tradicional antigua usanza" para dar con su "media naranja", cada vez se hace más difícil (paradójicamente, pese al mayor "muestrario de candidat@s") encontrar el amor y se halla de todo, menos a Cupido trabajando, que parece haberse ido a por tabaco. ¿Qué piensan los hombres? es una novela romántica con humor ácido que narra las peripecias de Guada, una mujer a punto de cumplir los treinta que, tras un divorcio, trata de rehacer su vida amorosa... Encuentros y desencuentros. Mentiras. Infidelidades. Miedo al compromiso... Los perfiles de hombres que van apareciendo tanto en el día a día como en internet en el círculo de nuestra protagonista y sus amigas son variopintos. ¿Las situaciones? Algunas surrealistas, otras dramáticas y otras extremadamente cómicas que te harán reír durante horas.

Genre: Foreign Languages

Havoc (Twisted Devils MC Book 14) by Zahra Girard (198 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

Wings of Grace (Kiwi Land Girls Book 1) by Tania Roberts (Red Rose Publishing) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Learning about life the hard way By 1941 World War II has left New Zealand farms bereft of young men. Whipsnade Farm, home of the McKnight family becomes a training farm for several young women who leave the city to volunteer as land girls. Grace is 22, and freshly arrived on a country farm down in Canterbury as a Land Girl, helping fill the shortage of manual labor during the war. Arriving with her best friend Betsy, who is newly engaged and fretting about her fiancé Roland, but terribly attracted to the son of the farm manager, she takes all of Graces patience and care to ensure that she doesn't end up making some challenging life decisions to regret later. Meanwhile, Moira is sassy, ready for anything, and seemingly hell bent on finding a man to indulge her fancies and learns through some hard lessons about real rural life, and whether she's really cut out for being the wife of a farmer. They discover Ben, a recent army recruit who is AWOL and hiding from soldiers determined to seek him out and return him to his ranks, or maybe shoot him for desertion - either one being an equally terrifying prospect. They are joined at Whipsnade, by the diminutive Alice who sees no option but to sign up. She is sweet, shy but fiercely protective of a secret she doesn't wish to share with the others. A life spent milking cows, cleaning out pig pens, and butchering sheep was not something any of these young woman had planned for themselves, but they did sign up for it, and determined to make the best of it for as long as they feel the war effort needs them. Chaos, mystery, love, heartbreak notwithstanding, these girls are growing up hard and fast. Can Grace keep everyone safe under wings? Even the escaped soldier?

Genre: War

Prospect for Murder (Natalie Seachrist Hawaiian Cozy Mystery 1) (A Natalie Seachrist Hawaiian Cozy Myster) by Jeanne Burrows-Johnson (Artemesia Publishing, LLC) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Complete Bad Boy Collection by Natasha Stories (12 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

Supreme Martial Arts: The Last Battle (Legend of the Divine Martial Book 32) by Maoyi Zhou (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

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

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Book of Gates: House of New Gods Series-Book 4 by S.A. Geary (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

***** rating. For one woman the roads to Heaven and Hell are each paved with good intentions. Lina, Will, and Jaime have bonded their lives together, but their unconventional love carries a hefty price. For Lina, their union signifies a new era, one of excitement and thrill. For Will and Jaime, it is an un-traversed terrain, which neither is particularly comfortable with. To add to the pressure of their strange love, they're each about to become a parent, and in their precarious immortal world, this could be a problem. Beyond the sphere of their domain, an unseen force is beginning to pull Lina, away from her duty as queen, the men she craves, and the lives growing inside her. As the covens await what they believe will be a time of peace and prosperity, Lina and her kings prepare for a bloody fight. The demon's returned and now he's got his sights set not only on Lina, but her unborn children as well. With two foes lurking in the shadows, Lina must strengthen her resolve which pushes her farther from those she cares for. Herocles will taunt Lina to come out and play, or he'll unleash Hell on earth in his pursuit. Lina must tuck her family behind the walls of their mansion against their will if it means keeping them safe. Can she find new allies to help her defeat the devil while reaching deep inside for acceptance of her truth, one that she's known from the very beginning? ***House of New Gods is an Urban Fantasy/PNR series with some high sensuality and mature relationship concepts as the story progresses into books 3 &4. Starting age is 17+ due to the character's organic growth and maturity. ***Slow burn (MFM).

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Heartlines: Book 1 in the Heartlines series by Simonetta Pastorini (118 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Dianna Laydon is an actress starring in one of TV's top series, Treasure Hunt, but she has never gotten used to fame. In her heart, she's still the simple Southern girl who had moved to Los Angeles years ago to make her dream come true. She's also a control freak, a play-by-the-book kind of girl, and a totally rational person. Her life, though, is turned upside down when a new actress is cast as a recurring character in Treasure Hunt. Vivien Reese has spent her whole life under the spotlights, being the wild daughter of a renowned British director, and a famous actress herself since she was just eighteen years old. With her party-girl reputation and her go-with-the-flow attitude, she seems Dianna's polar opposite, so when the two girls meet sparks start flying, and not necessarily in a good way. But as they work together and they get to know each other, they discover that they might be more similar than they had initially thought, and more importantly, they're terribly drawn to each other. **WARNING: Ends with a cliffhanger. Book 2 of the series, Drift, is already available.**

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Behind Her Lies by Bella Perry (Bella Perry LLC) (140 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Healing Journey : Across the Borders of Time (Shadow Trails Book 1) by Mary Hopkin (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The Earth was here before us and was given to us,... and although nobody would suggest a return to the Stone Age, in today's climate of uncertainty, we need to slow down and look at reality in a different way.~ Pope Francis Shadow Trails: A Journey of Healing Across the Borders of Time In this narrative story -- part pre-historic fiction and part reconstructed memory trails of their own -- the authors take their readers into a writer's creative process as they piece together lives torn apart by personal uncertainty and trauma. Two sets of characters, separated in time by 10,000 years, begin parallel journeys, following ancient trails while struggling to recover from personal trauma. Quiet reflective campfire talks reveal hidden memories of both pain and joy as they discover new pathways towards compassionate healing and recovery. Maggie (the writer) and Carter (the photographer), set out on a pilgrimage, taking to heart the advice of Pope Francis in processing the world through a new lens. As they re-construct scenes and characters of ancient travelers journeying along the same trails and struggling with similar traumas, their journey is enriched, in the same way they imagine their Paleo-ancestors' lives had been, by the relationships they formed -- with fellow travelers, as well as with the world they inhabited. Their journey begins with the questions: • Who were those ancient Stone Age travelers -- the hunters, gatherers, stone artisans, healers, and shamans? • How did they adapt to a changing environment as they left the frozen north in favor of the warmth of the southern prairies and plains? • Did they face the forces of nature, the traumas of life, and joys of survival in ways similar to our own, or did they find better ways? Following a map of archaeological sites and ancient trails, Maggie and Carter set out to find the answers and, along the way, become the authors of two stories -- their own and that of a Paleo-Indian family surviving ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Large Language Model with Python: A comprehensive guide to LLM's in the Age of AI 2024 by Hayden Van Der Post Price verified 7 hours ago

Reactive Publishing Unlock the transformative power of Large Language Models (LLM) with Python, the key to mastering the sophisticated analysis techniques that are reshaping the landscape of data science, natural language processing, and beyond. Tailored for professionals who are ready to leap beyond the basics, 'Large Language Models with Python' is your indispensable guide into the advanced realms of machine learning. Upon opening this book, you'll transcend the traditional boundaries of Python coding to discover the vast capabilities of LLMs. Whether you were captivated by top-selling introductory texts or have independently fostered your fundamentals, this book is engineered for those who crave to harness the full potential of LLM techniques in real-world applications. Embark on a journey through the intricacies of fine-tuning models that can understand, generate, and transform human language with an ease once thought to be the exclusive domain of human intellect. Dive into the depths of cutting-edge algorithms and architectures, explore novel approaches to pre-training and transfer learning, and learn how to scale your applications to unprecedented levels of performance. This advanced guide offers: - In-depth chapters on the theory, architecture, and applications of various Large Language Models. - Practical tutorials to implement these models using Python, complete with real-world examples. - Strategies to optimize and tailor LLMs to specific industries and problem domains. - Insightful discussions on the ethical implications and best practices for using LLMs responsibly and effectively. - Companion Github repository with code snippets, datasets, and supplementary materials to bolster your learning experience. Whether your interests lie in revolutionizing customer interactions, extracting actionable insights from unstructured text, or pushing the boundaries of academic research, 'Large Language Models with Python' is the beacon that will illuminate your ...

THE AMERICAN BOYS: Capone’s Hitmen by Kevin Corley (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Gus and Georgette Winkler's love story begins and ends on St. Valentine's Day, but it's the one in Chicago on February 14, 1929, that haunts them for the remainder of their lives. Gus and his friends participate in many of the most notorious crimes and murders of the 1920s and 30s and eventually are responsible for bringing down famous gangsters like Verne Miller, Machine Gun Kelly, and the Barker-Karpis Gang. This fact-based love story comes to us from Georgette's memoir of the exploits of Al Capone's hitmen, whom he called his "American Boys." After fifty years, Georgette's manuscript was found in the FBI Reading Room in Washington D.C. It reveals the truth behind the legends -- and provides the history behind this story.

Respectful Parent, Thriving Child: Empowering Parent-Child Relationships With a Focusing-based Approach by Lilach Benjaminy-Coorsh (12 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

A healthy relationship with your kids starts with respect. Children have always been expected and encouraged to respect their parents. But are parents always mindful enough to give them the respect they deserve? When we create a firm, mutually respectful, unwaveringly accepting bond with our children as they grow up, we afford them the support and self-confidence they need to grow into people we can truly be proud of. Drawing on the highly acclaimed Focusing approach developed by Eugene Gendlin, combining core philosophies with practical tools and applications, Respectful Parenting is the revolutionary yet simple path to raising well-adjusted, happy, confident adults. Lilach Benjaminy Coorsh's own rich experience counseling parents and children in her private clinic inspired her to develop a unique method for successful and rewarding parenting. She accumulates her knowledge to teach therapists, counselors, and parents everywhere how to integrate Focusing into their daily lives to ultimately become a respectful parent - who raises children who thrive.

Genre: Parenting & Relationships

Omnipotent: Don't Ask, Don't Tell by William Dorsch (Independently Published by William Dorsch) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

We expect that criminals will lie but not the police. Bill Dorsch a retired Chicago homicide detective understood that people when accused of committing crimes, especially in homicide cases, would make conscious decisions to lie when questioned. He hated being lied to but his task as an investigator was to discover the truth no matter where it would take him. He worked hard to gather evidence and testimony from individuals that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator. The accumulation of his work was always focused on the presentation of his investigation at a later time in the courtroom. Only then, could the families of homicide victims find the answers that would hopefully bring closure to the loss of a loved one. John Wayne Gacy was a monster of a man who walked among us. Not only the families of his victims; but citizens, especially those who lived in the Chicago area expected that law enforcement had done a complete and thorough investigation. Dorsch knew Gacy and even had dinner in his home, the very home where the bodies of so many of his victims were later found. After Gacy's arrest, Dorsch responded to law enforcement requests to the public for information about possible victims and locations. However, that information was not welcomed and he was told "We don't want any more bodies" The City of Chicago rushed to get the case into court and obtain a conviction. The authorities had ended their investigation with Gacy's arrest. With a heartless disregard for the victim's families, known and unknown, they not only buried Gacy but the truth along with him.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Letters to her Darling Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (The Lords of your Heart) by Abigail Agar (156 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

The Vampires Will Save You by Rebecca F. Kenney (480 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

(Previously published as "Enslaved to the Vampire Zombie-Hunter" by Veronica Sommers) So... I didn't handle the zombie apocalypse well. I used to be a third-grade teacher, but since the Gorging, my life has been... kinda rotten. I lost my group to the undead, became indebted to one of the gangs, and now I've been sold as a blood-slave. My new owner is Atlan, one of the vampire warriors who guard Blue City's walls and defend us from the zombies. The vampires are like celebrities around here. It's my job to provide Atlan with a clean blood source and any other services he needs. I keep telling myself I'm one of the lucky ones. But with the zombie hordes moaning on the other side of the wall, and the human-shaped monsters roaming Blue City, I'm not so sure anymore. Perfect for fans of Laura Thalassa and Jennifer L. Armentrout, this dystopian vampire romance positions vampire warriors as the saviors of humanity, the last defense against the hordes of zombies. (Mild-to-medium heat, adult content) Trigger and content warnings are available on the author's website and in the front matter of the book.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Dodger of the Revolution (The Dodger Papers Book 3) by James Benmore (33 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

"We need a thief, Monsieur Dawkins. A capable one, not some delinquent oaf. Discretion, skill and intelligence are required" The Artful Dodger in his own tale of two cities Life as Victorian London's top sawyer is losing its allure. Running a gang of thieves is not as easy as Fagin made it look and Jack Dawkins in danger of losing his touch. Opium-addicted and heavy-fingered, he needs a new challenge to relight his inner fire. When some mysterious French siblings hire him for a lucrative job in Paris, our tarnished hero snatches at the chance. But what should be an easy burglary soon spirals into a chaotic and politically-charged crisis as Dodger finds himself manning the barricades in defense of liberty, fraternity and larceny. Based on the much-loved character from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, this third volume in The Dodger Papers transports Jack to a city alive with rebellion. It's his most exciting, surprising and action-packed adventure yet. From James Benmore, the acclaimed author of Ask for Mercy "Tremendous fun- with an underlying theme that is deadly serious" - Crime Review

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Earl's Bookish Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Bridget Barton (277 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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

Genre: Romance

A CLASH OF TIDES (THE DOLAH CHRONICLES Book 1) by Alivia Maar (1 Review)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Ivara has known there was something wrong with her for some time. Constant nightmares plague her sleep and terrifying visions overtake her during her waking hours. But the worst part is her memory. Despite being over nearly eighty years old, Ivara can only remember the last two years of her life. Only the Sea Witch Scyla seems to be able to offer any answers. But before Ivara is able to get answers out of the Witch she is forced to flee her home in the sea, and take legs. Trading her life as a mermaid for that of a human woman. But the human world has its own set of dangers. As the bodies pile up around Ivara must decide who she is before her past has the chance to catch up with her. Who was she before she lost her memory? What is the golden beast that haunts her dreams? And who is leaving a trail of bodies in the walker world? A dark twist on Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairytale that will have readers asking themselves who they are and who they want to be. A fantasy retelling with all the best ingredients: mermaids, magic and mystery! - Emma Elizabeth

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Wanted (All That Glitters Book 1) by Shalaena Medford (10 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Tsingsei 'Song' Gould is a brat. As the only child of the richest, most influential family in Andalise, could she really be anything else? Unfortunately for her senator father, she also has an eye for the ladies, which is why no one but Song knows. One stupid mistake later and Song flees in panic, rather than bring the shame on her family. She leaves her home and sets sail on a stolen skyship. However, the owner of the skyship isn't the forgiving sort. Now caught up in the world of pirates and scoundrels, Song must fight for her life. Luckily, she has an advantage. Somehow, somewhere, the mysterious kijæm has chosen her. Armed with this deadly power, she must learn to wield it, or be consumed by it.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Strange University by Richard Denoncourt (56 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Enter a strange new world, where students ride gargoyles to the library, vampires solve murders, and classes start at night under a full moon... My name is Simon Meadows: blood-drinker, immortal monster... detective. I am an ethical vampire. I only prey on wicked men, never on the innocent. For this, my traitorous coven condemned me to a half-century of darkness, buried alive in my own coffin with only my feeble psychic cries for help. Finally, a voice answered. He offered me freedom in exchange for a sacred vow to guard a paranormal university -- a school of magic and danger, where students wield dangerous powers, demons prowl from other worlds, and professors teach the secrets of wizardry and the occult. But now, a student is dead. A killer with a mysterious weapon and a grandiose plan is at large. I must stop him before he destroys everything I care about, including my werewolf apprentice, my shapeshifter best friend, and my unusual new home, Strange University. And I thought being buried alive was hard. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ON AMAZON AND GOODREADS: "What an interesting take on a vampire novel!... Can't wait for the next one!" "Not really into this type of novel, but this one is terrific!" "We definitely need more of this universe!" "I love fantasy books and detective novels, so having this blend of both is perfect... I can't wait to see where this story will lead in future books!" "Follow up, please!"

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense