Soldier of the Brell by David Scholes (19 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

After the destruction of his race, a lone soldier of the super power empire of the Brell travels into the future in search of revenge. Carrying with him custodianship of all of the residual power and knowledge of the Brell. In the long journey up through the well of time he witnesses the emergence of new powers for both good and evil. One of them the super power empire of the Tolden. Another the dark powers behind a vast inter-stellar network of subjugated worlds. After a battle that takes him to both the beginning and end of time, his struggle against the nemesis of his race leads to a final confrontation in a place thought to be only stuff of myth and legend. * * * About the Author David Scholes is a writer and also works as an accounting and economic (and occasionally actuarial) consultant to various Australian government departments. This novella is his sixth science fiction book being preceded by another novella and four collections of short stories. He lives in Canberra, ...

Genre: Science Fiction

One Man And A Police Dog By Rory Smith by Rory Smith (1 Review)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Read the story of Edward Sleuth. A man who loses his job and decides to go for work disguised as a police dog. Read about him battle evil criminals, and work with his partner, Messy Robin. The story is a comedy, with cool facts about dogs you may not know. Read of the evil Inspector Jones and Inspector Simpson.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Homeless Boy by Michael Freier (12 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Imagine being seven. Imagine coming home after staying at a friend's to find out that your parents and sister are gone, no notice. That's what happened to John that summer afternoon. Homeless Boy tells the story of a boy, John, who goes through a period of homelessness in South Dakota in the 1950s. When the John's parents leave for California to look for work, he is shunted between families until he runs away. He sleeps in cars or a church basement, forages for food in garbage containers, and steals leftovers from cafes. His only regular meal is the school lunch. To pass time, John hangs around Main Street and witnesses the characters and goings-on, including a sexual assault. He finds himself in a new world, one where the threat of violence is always just around the corner. Can he survive long enough to find his family? Being seven and away from your parents is not easy. Being seven, alone, and homeless is a nightmare. Order your copy now and read John's story!

Genre: Biographical

Barely Married (Wedding Season Novel) by Nicole Fribourg Price verified 20 minutes ago

Nudist resort?! Wait... what? Uptight and professional hotel event specialist Erin Campbell has her perfectly curated life turned upside down by a fiancé who hasn't exactly asked her to marry him yet. After getting dumped and totaling her car -- on the same phone call -- things go from bad to worse when she finds out he's cleared out their luxury Seattle apartment, giving her only a few weeks to find a new place to live. She doesn't do herself any favors when she gets blackout drunk and sends a revenge-fueled email to the wrong people, suddenly finding herself out of a job too. On the ropes, she starts applying for any hotel job she can find. Slim pickings when she's banned from working for any hotel under the umbrella of the massive Healy Hotel Group. Forced to make some desperate career choices, Erin finds herself waitressing at a strip club to keep the wolf from the door. When Sun Eden Naturist Resort finds her too-good-to-be-true resumé, they want her as their new office ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Alien In a Small Town by Jim Cleaveland (BobAdventures Prod.) (44 Reviews)    Price verified 31 minutes ago

It is The Future, and the Mennonites of rural Pennsylvania live much as they always have, while the world around them has changed enormously. Indira left this place years ago to travel the Earth and beyond, but now for personal reasons she has returned. It is here, of all places, that she encounters "Paul" (his real name unpronounceable), a lumbering, stone-skinned, yet soulful alien who has now settled on Earth as penance for a crime he committed long ago. This is their story. "A wonderful story, beautifully told." -- Brynne Chandler, screenwriter for Gargoyles and Batman: The Animated Series "Jim Cleaveland's first novel, Alien In a Small Town, is a philosophical meditation on Science and Theology. It's also a lot of fun. A truly alien extraterrestrial, appropriately named Paul, goes on a moral quest in a world of humans. From a sexy female android to space hermits, Cleaveland presents a universe of wild possibilities that never loses its moral center." -- Brad Linaweaver, author ...

Genre: Science Fiction

LOVIAH by Emmanuel Akeyo (3 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Meka is a soldier of the empire and his mission takes him and his partner, Bana, to an old town called Kilani. The mission was simple -- arrest the witch and drag her to the empire, but sadly it wasn't that simple. The old town was infested by beasts. It's said that twelve men touched the bones of a dead god and it turned them into monsters, killing all that stood in their way. Meka, Bana, the witch and the few survivors of Kilani will have to battle against them and save the little of Kilani they can.

Genre: Fantasy

Line in the Shadow by Clancy Nacht (Eine Kleine Press) (41 Reviews)    Price verified 42 minutes ago

Following a massive blow to the CIA's intelligence apparatus, burned-out special agent Rex Carver is recalled to the US where he must face the ghosts of his ended marriage. After a sexy hook-up with a local musician named Ike Graves, Rex rescues the man from a violent mugging by killing the assailant. When it turns out the mugger was also CIA, what seems like a random act of violence appears to have a deeper meaning. What would make Ike a target? Was Ike a sanctioned hit, or are there rogue elements within the CIA? Is there something more to Ike than meets the eye, or is someone inside the Company using Rex's growing affection for Ike to target Rex himself? This 65k word novel includes page-turning romantic suspense, sexy stolen moments, and a precocious adopted daughter.

Genre: Romance

Myth Agent by L.A. MacFadden (By The Stream Publishing) (36 Reviews)    Price verified 58 minutes ago

It's 1945, soon after VJ Day. Odessa Shatto, an antiques dealer, is pierced in the side by a prehistoric bone. The next morning she awakens, horrified to see a hideous green slime creeping over her, hardening into a cocoon that quickly entombs her in darkness and leaves her fearing for her life. Each time it happens, she remembers feeling a sense of being thrown hard, as though from the hand of a giant. And the last time, she remembers her trajectory crossing with that of her fiancé, a soldier who has been injured in the Pacific in World War Two. They may think of their paths crossing as a gift, but in reality it will produce agonizing results. Ruttledge Rosenbaugh, a professor of science devoted to his students at Hensley University, has spent years learning from his mentor, whose mantra was that time travelers are constantly around and unnoticed. But nothing Ruttledge has ever heard or read on time travel prepares him for what he witnesses in his secret laboratory in 1910. After ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Found - The Andersen Saga: Claire wants peace and quiet and to be alone...then her brother shows up. A heartwarming story about family. (The ... by Jacie Middlemann (21 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Patrick knew from the moment he climbed out of his car and heard the music blasting from the back of the cabin what he would find... his sister was painting. And considering her choice of music, there was every possibility that what filled her canvas wasn't meant to soothe the soul. Claire Andersen Slavik was exactly where she needed to be. The last couple of years had been good ones even if at times filled with difficult moments. She had moved in with her mother when it was obvious she was needed. And never had a single regret for doing so. There had been days filled with joy and others with heartbreak. Now her mother was gone and the world she'd known had once again shifted out of balance. Claire was determined to take this time like a stolen moment to come to grips with the change in her life that the loss of her mother had made. It didn't matter that her kids called almost every day. She understood. But she needed this time away. The quiet and the peace that this little heaven ...

Genre: Short Stories

The Secret of Aleworthy Acres by I. C. Talbot (Icy Road Publishing) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Cara Novotny gets a letter from Amy Aleworthy, an elderly relation that takes her to the old family farm. But something isn't quite right, Amy isn't what she seems. As soon as Amy opens up, Cara realizes there's a dark secret at Aleworthy Acres. This short story is 5.5k words.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Showerthoughts: A book of thoughts, poetry and prose by Carrie - Anne Riding (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Showerthoughts is a collection of thoughts, poetry and prose. It is broken into 3 chapters: Spitballing, which is a collection of random thoughts A thorn without a rose, which investigates mental health and finally My heart is a hopeful romantic (and a terrible judge of character), which explores negative / toxic relationships

Genre: Poetry

After the Apocalypse Book 1 Resurrection: a zombie apocalypse political action thriller by Warren Hately (143 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Five years after the Rise of the Furies, the walking dead are dying out. Bites don't infect... but anyone who dies, turns. No one knows why it happened. A pandemic? Coronavirus? And no one ever will. Skilled outdoorsman Tom Vanicek wants a future for the two children he's protected so fiercely through five years of living hell. When rumors reach them about reconstruction efforts in the decaying ruins of Columbus, Ohio, the family make the dangerous overland trek for the chance to begin again. But political alliances, secret factions, doomsday cultists, and other ruthless survivors mean life in a broken city of more than 60,000 traumatized and desperate souls may prove even more dangerous than surviving in the wild. "The freshest take on the genre in years - and without losing anything cool" - advanced reader review "Like Game of Thrones in the zombie apocalypse" - advanced reader review Fans of The Walking Dead and George A Romero will love After the Apocalypse ...

Genre: Science Fiction

A Night Of The Burnt men (The Loviah Series Book 1) by Emmanuel Akeyo (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The world of Loviah is covered in eternal darkness by the god who lives in the mountain and hasn't seen a sunrise for thousands of years. The creatures and people have adapted to the darkness and a special few can harness the magic of the dark. Meka, a former soldier of the empire, is forced to flee with his daughter, hide in remote towns, but the empire still searches for him. The empire has orders to kill his daughter who has the ability to harness the magic in the darkness. Her power comes once every hundred years and the empire fears what the god of the mountain might do to them if they don't find the child in time. To keep his daughter safe, Meka must find the creyder, a resistance group, but the road to the creyder will take them deep into the dark and dangerous lands of Loviah, filled with monsters and demons where they'll have little to no friends. But when has a soldier ever had friends? .

Genre: Fantasy

The Misery King's Closet: An Anthology of Hidden Horror by Kevin Folliard (17 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"You've been lured to a nightmare as real as a shameful secret. It is a realm of white noise and shuddery sensations, ruled by the Misery King." In this collection of 24 horror stories by Kevin M. Folliard, hidden scares lurk in shadowy spaces. Cursed relics, paranormal parasites, and devious desires haunt these tales previously published by Sanitarium Magazine, The Horror Tree, Hinnom Magazine, The No Sleep Podcast, and more. In "Late Night Snack," a devilish chef feeds his host's malicious appetites. "Carnival Debt" portrays a cadre of clowns who rule a crooked Big Top. "The Bagman Cometh" depicts a too-perfect town with an annual sacrifice, where children fall prey to an unearthly boogeyman. From inner demons to outer monsters, this collection shows what happens when sinister secrets fester.

Genre: Horror

Deadly Encounters (Raina Kirkland Book 4) by Diana Graves (22 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In a world where all the myths are true, Raina Kirkland was a monster hunter and the only known demigod to exist in a millennia. She wasn't born that way, she was altered by the gods as an infant. That's why she had to die... Five years has passed since Raina was brutally murdered, and the world has changed in ways it is not yet aware of. Events have been set into motion that no living mortal can stop, as a great evil begins to unleash a deadly plague in the hopes of wiping out all of humanity! Meanwhile, In secret, Nicholas stitches together his sister's remains. He toils in the darkness of an old café, praying to the Goddess for a miracle, for that is exactly what it will take to save the world! In the end, Raina must fulfill her destiny, and become the undead goddess she was made to be. She cannot escape what she is. As the dead pile up and the heartache becomes a crushing weight, Raina's greatest enemy will be the only one she can turn to for help. "A person often meets his ...

Genre: Romance

Prince Charming & The Beauty & The Beast by Andrew David James Price verified 2 hours ago

The Prince, Red Riding Hood and Percy travel to the Castle where a Beast is supposedly holding a Princess captive.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Oscar Pat: The Golden Plate (Oscar Pat Book 1) by Owen Pichelski (Independently Published) (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Not too long ago, people started to be born with special powers. These powers came in various forms, and the government took use of this by creating agencies to protect the world and stop other ability users who dared to go against them. Oscar Pat, a 16-year-old boy, was born with the ability to feel the emotions of others. Picked up by the Global Psychics Specialists (GPS), it was his job to protect the world and stop other ability users. But, after failing a mission that resulted in his fellow agent's death, he was forced to desk duty. However, Oscar has one last chance to redeem himself. Tasked with infiltrating the largest hotel in the world, Oscar needs to stop the hotel's executives whilst uncovering the truth of the world he never understood and confronting his past mistakes. This is the first book in the Oscar Pat series.

Genre: Action & Adventure

SOURCE: An Espionage Technothriller (Measure of Danger) by Jay Klages (Amazon Digital Services LLC) (118 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"She's your source. Don't lose her." Former intelligence officer Kade Sims returns in SOURCE, assigned a new identity and double duty. He's working for the Recovery Team, a secret task force charged with eradicating the high-tech insurgency known as The Chapter. The FBI also contracts him to collect information on his attractive former colleague, Lin Soon, now suspected of working with Chinese intelligence. When an India-China territorial dispute creates a crisis, the US becomes the target of a mysterious bioweapon, and evidence of The Chapter's offshore operations surfaces. As Kade digs into Lin's involvement and tries to determine her loyalties, he must also push the limits of the technology inside him to confront The Chapter's deadly network -- if he's not hunted down first.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Omega: A Medical Thriller (Apocalypse Zone - Book 2) by Gary Naiman (Fideli Publishing, Inc.) (43 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In this chilling sequel to Gary Naiman's bestseller, P.P.M., pathologist Karl Frankton fights a desperate battle against an apocalyptic weapon and its suicidal creators, a battle stretching from the White House to Sudan, Afghanistan, Israel, and Switzerland where the world's most powerful cyclotron will determine the fate of humanity. Omega's warning is clear: Our technology exceeds our grasp. One ounce of ricin extracted from castor oil seeds can kill 50,000 people. Deadly indeed, but nothing compared to the nightmare spreading through our oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams. Book One, P.P.M., is under consideration for a motion picture. "Best part was the Marine vs. Al-Qaeda battle in the desert. Wish we had a president like the woman in the book. The author's pacing, scenes, and dialogue are good. Worth the read since it provides an effective sequel to book one's story." (AC) "Short read with action akin to the TV program "24 Hours." Action is non-stop. Heavy action-adventure ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Starlight Booze by Salustiano Berrios (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When their starship crashes on an unknown planet, the surviving crew quickly find themselves in an ancient war between giant rats, and giant cats. What's worse, is the war waging within the starship itself, with inflated egos--and unveiled secrets--causing multiple sparks of violence that stretch far beyond choice words. If the crew can put their differences aside and work together, survival may be a possibility... but it won't come easy, and it certainly won't come without death. All the living crew members know is that their cargo starship, the Goya, has crashed. They don't know why. They don't know how. And though the answers are shocking, beyond the pale of belief, the crew members also have to tussle with the reality of their situation, and the world upon which they now find themselves on. A world with a familiar, yet incredibly strange, ecosystem. Things grow large, here. Surrounded by violence both outside of the Goya, as well as within it, the crew must dig deep to survive ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Murder at Mission San Miguel (Argolis Investigations Book 2) by Douglas Castle (18 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

On a cold December night in 1848, a group of bandits slaughtered the inhabitants of Mission San Miguel in rural California. Their objective: to find a secret gold hoard hidden somewhere on the mission grounds. They left empty handed. 170 years later, another murder at the mission reignites this hunt for the legendary treasure. After finding a rare antique coin on the victim, police authorities enlist the help of investigator Rick Haskell to piece together parts of this historical mystery. He soon ends up with more than he bargained for. Between late night foot chases, collapsing old building ruins, and a tense hostage situation, Haskell must navigate a web of greed and deception to find the killer - and connect the murder to a longstanding missing persons case.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Rogan's Desire by Louise Furley (Louise) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

While on an archeological dig in the Amazon, Tani Starleen's brother Holt is abducted and his two friends are murdered. Tani tries to hire Rogan Damiano, a disgraced ex-soldier and disreputable owner of a sleazy saloon to help her find Holt. Rogan's soul is angry and bitter from what happened while he was in the military. His heart is stone cold and he refuses to help Tani, whom he has obsessed over since the first time his eyes lit on her blonde ringlets. But then, Rogan realizes she and her fiancé, the professor of the dig will be in dire danger, he rushes to her aid and rescues them from ravaging pirates. While guiding them down the perilous Amazon River in search of Holt, Rogan and his team fight off rampaging animals and rapacious humans along the way. Rogan is smitten with the delicate beauty, however there are the small problems of Tani's abusive fiancé and Rogan's own past that continue to barge between them. Tani is young and sweet, Rogan is tough and coarse. He knows ...

Genre: Romance

The Demon Dead: Tres Zombies (Book 1 of 2) by Arthur M Wyatt (108 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

As the world descends into chaos, John, Amy, Derek and Jimmy, a ten year old they saved from certain death, struggle to survive in a world gone mad. As time passes they discover not all zombies are created equal. Every day reveals more and more about the un-dead. Some are more dangerous than others. The trick is telling them apart. The group encounter thugs, blood thirsty corpses and demonic forces they don't understand. Join them on a hellish journey as they fight for survival in this inhuman wasteland... The Demon Dead: Tres Zombies(Book One) is the first of two books in the two part Demon Dead series. The Demon Dead: Troubled Waters(Book Two), is the second and final book in the two part Demon Dead series."A refreshing new twist to the classic zombie story. Historic Charleston South Carolina,the apocalypse, a global pandemic, the supernatural, characters you actually care about and the walking dead like you've never seen before. These aren't your Mama's zombies!" -Robert M Hall, ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Secrets and Malice by Ken Langwell (83 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Rose's son Toby has been arrested and charged with a series of heinous crimes that are difficult to comprehend, but she's convinced he's innocent and seeks help from her brother Brett who is a lawyer, but who's also dying of cancer. Brett isn't as convinced of Toby's innocence as his sister, but he knows that losing him to cancer and her only child to prison would probably destroy her. And so on his death-bed he makes a decision to reveal to Rose a dark, long-hidden secret about the judge overseeing the case that ensures Toby's release, but in the process sets off a chain of events that will destroy lives and tear apart families until finally a truth is revealed that is so unbelievable and unexpected that it will blow you away and keep you riveted to your seat until the very last page is turned.

Genre: Horror

Review On An Evening: A Short Tale Of Dark Origins by Sean McCutchen (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In this short take on a legendary dark tale, a distraught writer finds himself facing the oncoming responsibility of parenthood while struggling to make a name for himself. But, when he gets invited for an exclusive interview with a secretive billionaire, he feels this could finally be the break that will turn his life around. Armed with his pen and a new resolve, the writer instead finds that the interview is more than he ever could have imagined; the evening uncovering the dark truth of his own lineage and the deep connection to the billionaire he only just met.

Genre: Short Stories

Pilate's Ghost: Book Three in the John Pilate Mystery Series (John Pilate Mysteries 3) by J. Alexander Greenwood (Caroline Street Press) (33 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Dead men don't make phone calls, John." Has a shadowy enemy somehow risen from the dead, or is John Pilate finally losing his mind? Pilate is on the trail of a murderer who may well be his presumed-dead nemesis. In a desperate fight for survival, Pilate must master his fear and marshal allies to save his family. Pilate's Ghost is the genre-bending third book in the award-winning John Pilate Mystery series. Buy Pilate's Ghost now and prepare for a frightful thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder. "... a great story, tight writing, and the return of a wonderful ensemble of characters. It's like re-connecting with old friends, and there is something comforting about that." - Eden Baylee, Author of Stranger at Sunset

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Falconer's Apprentice by Malve von Hassell (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Falconer's Apprentice is a story of adventure and intrigue set in the intense social and political unrest of the Holy Roman Empire in the thirteenth century. That bird should be destroyed!" Andreas stared at Ethelbert in shock. Blood from an angry-looking gash on the young lord's cheek dripped onto his embroidered tunic. Andreas clutched the handles of the basket containing the young peregrine. Perhaps this was a dream -- Andreas, an apprentice falconer at Castle Kragenberg, cannot bear the thought of killing the young female falcon and smuggles her out of the castle. Soon he realizes that his own time there has come to an end, and he stows away, with the bird, in the cart of an itinerant trader, Richard of Brugge. So begins a series of adventures that lead him from an obscure castle in northern Germany to the farthest reaches of Frederick von Hohenstaufen's Holy Roman Empire, following a path dictated by the wily trader's mysterious mission. Andreas continues to improve his ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Bioweapon: Science Fiction Thriller by Ernesto Maisuls Price verified 32 minutes ago

"**The Bioweapon**" unfolds a gripping science fiction medical thriller, centering on Dr. David Fischer, a brilliant genetic engineer thrust into a perilous alliance with a shadowy organization harboring malevolent intent. Compelled to create a potentially cataclysmic virus as a biological weapon, he confronts an agonizing dilemma with his family held hostage by this sinister cabal. Embark on a riveting odyssey through a realm where the line between science and fiction blurs. As David Fischer grapples with the moral quandaries of his craft, the very future of humanity hangs in precarious balance. This spellbinding narrative delves into the repercussions of genetic manipulation and the relentless struggle for survival in a world teetering on the brink of transformation.

Genre: Science Fiction

Bear Creek Christmas: An MM gay paranormal romance (Holiday Mates Book 1) by Alexander Elliott (4th Ave Press) (492 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Eager for a fresh start, Levi accepts a teaching position in the human-shifter community of Bear Creek. Focused on his students and the upcoming Christmas celebration, romance is the last thing on his gift list. However, when a local shifter shows interest, Levi's recent breakup leaves him reluctant to get involved. Just outside of town, Knox lives the simple, quiet life of an unmated shifter. When his bear picks up an intriguing and unforgettable scent, he's determined to win over the cautious new music teacher. After a rough start, he patiently breaks down the walls around Levi's heart, hoping for a future neither man thought possible. Aided by the magic of Christmas, a cozy cabin, and a lot of snow, Knox and Levi discover love is the greatest gift of all. Follow the twinkle lights to Bear Creek for a warm and furry holiday romance with a guaranteed happy ending! (Book 1 of the Holiday Mates series. Contains steamy M/M content.)

Genre: Romance

Defunct: Memoirs of a Gentleman Zombie by Jonathan Pidduck (12 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

George is a bewildered zombie. He wakes to find himself in a coffin, six feet underground. He isn't sure he likes it very much. These are the unintentionally humorous memoirs of a befuddled pensioner, who returns to this world as a zombie after his soul dithered too long over his body in the operating theatre in which he died. Incarcerated in a Dover detention centre for the recently resurrected, he strikes up unlikely friendships with two twenty-somethings and an elderly woman whom he knows only as "The Queen". Together, they set off on a journey across Kent in a touching bid to rediscover their humanity.

Genre: Horror

Zombies! Episode 3: Love Bites by Ivan Turner (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The coming of the zombies to the world is not necessarily the coming of the apocalypse. Relationships are hard enough without complications arising from the undead. Follow John Arrick, Shawn Rudd, and Denise Luco as they try to make a go of their personal lives despite the trauma of zombies at their doorsteps.

Genre: Science Fiction

Demon's Kiss (Demon Saga Trilogy Book 1) by Laura Hawks (37 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

When her family was murdered, Clarissa found her life altered. As the new guardian for a very powerful gem that could change the very fate of the Earth and its inhabitants should it be lost, she willingly accepted the responsibilities to keep it safe. A demon named Xon was after the abilities the gem would afford him should he get his hands on it. Azamel protected the world from demon kind. A demon himself, he was appointed judge and if need be, executioner to protect the various races that roamed the Earth. Now he had to hunt Xon and prevent him from obtaining a stone that could give him the edge he would need to rule, but to do this Azamel would have to work with a young wolf who had a chip on her shoulder. Could he succeed in time to save both of them... before it was too late? Or would Clarissa's mistrust doom them all?

Genre: Romance

P.P.M.: A Medical Thriller (Apocalypse Zone - Book 1) by Gary Naiman (Fideli Publishing, Inc.) (92 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Karl Frankton is a pathologist with a CDC emergency response team in Somalia. After two days of testing, they have failed to isolate a virus that has wiped out a village on the Webi-Shebelle River. There are no clues, only 84 dead villagers. An urgent call has been received from Atlanta ordering Karl to a Seattle fishing village where 23 bodies have been found with similar symptoms. It is today and Karl Frankton is about to confront a disease more deadly than a virus... a disease called greed. P.P.M. is under consideration for a motion picture. Its sequel Omega is available on Kindle. "Well-developed plot and characters. As a medical professional I've read with growing uneasiness the news that scientists are studying organisms knowing they have the ability to alter genetics for evil." (RA) "This is one terrifying novel. I believe it could happen in a world governed by greed." (KC) "PPM is a bio terror thriller that kept me on edge. Book is current with the latest technology and ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Roam (Coming of Age stand-alone Thrillers Book 2) by Erik Therme (Thecker Books) (1,546 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

When car trouble lands Sarah in the middle of nowhere, her path intersects with two seemingly well-intentioned strangers. But as they find lodging for the night, the trio will face dangers and revelations they couldn't have expected... What readers are saying about Roam: "Some authors are just gifted with the ability to keep you turning pages... Erik Therme is definitely one of them."--DT Chantel "Roam can be read on many levels... it deserves five stars on all of them."--Barb Taub "Finished it wanting to read it again immediately."--Haunted Reading Room "A page turner until the end."--Michelle's Book Ends

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Thomas Marchant: a novella by Pamela Stephen (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

When he returns home after graduating from Trinity College Cambridge in 1720, Thomas Marchant wants to channel his passion as an innovator and engineer into devising and improving steam-driven engines for mining. He has plans running in his head to expand the family business, and make a name for himself at the start of a momentous period in British manufacturing history. But a twist of fate is about to change the direction of his life and with the help of his friends and neighbours, he must learn to live with the consequences of it. This freestanding story is the second of three about the lives of a group of characters in 18th century West London.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Architect of Revenge: A September 11th Novel by T. Ainsworth (129 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Dr. Wesley Morgan is a noted Chicago pediatric surgeon. But on September 11, 2001, he is simply a man in love, en route to surprise his fiancée, Caroline, who is attending a breakfast celebration atop the World Trade Center. Stuck in traffic, he witnesses the horrific terrorist attack like a spectator at a movie theater -- except one of the characters is his very own Caroline. The Architect of Revenge tells the story of how Caroline's death transforms Morgan from a doctor saving lives to a grief-stricken shadow of a man suspended from duty to a hunter seeking to kill the mastermind responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Intent on revenge, Morgan trains himself to his purpose with the same fervor he used during all his medical training. Two years later, Barif Ali steps onto a freighter bound for Pakistan. A romantic suspense novel, Architect of Revenge takes readers on a journey of the heart, and through an honest look at the path of revenge, the story forces Morgan to contend with ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

A Vision I Had by Golden Infamous Da Angel (TELL OUR VISION PUBLISHING) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

It's a small world. Hailing from a predominantly white neighborhood in Cocoa Beach, Florida where she grows to question her black identity, Cecelia Dawes, known as CeCe- learns this lesson the hard way as she gets swirled into a circle of sex, drugs, and violence with the end result forever changing her world. CeCe never expects to become a drug dealer's girlfriend, but that changes when she meets Vision, a full-time hustler, and part-time rapper. When CeCe and Vision are on the brink of falling in love, their relationship is interrupted by the re-emergence of CeCe's former lover, Terrell. Unfamiliar with the streets of Baltimore, CeCe is soon caught up in a dangerous street battle between Baltimore's Westside and Eastside, as Vision and Terrell go to war against each other. CeCe realizes that life is much more brutal than she imagined and that finding happiness requires her to have strength, faith, and hope despite the despair that she falls into.

Genre: Black & African American

A Painting Called Sylvia by Michael J. Vaughn (Lusterleaf Editions) (138 Reviews)    Price verified 32 minutes ago

When Chris Weathers finds an oddly alluring artwork in a beachtown coffeehouse, he thinks he's found the answer to the visions invading his button-down life. But when he becomes the patron of its creator, a semi-homeless painter named Marcello, he unsettles the balance of his family. Being the "walking wallet" for a genius daughter and her ultra-nervous mother has its rewards, but aren't parents allowed to have lives of their own? A touching family drama from the author of the award-winning novel The Popcorn Girl.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Time of the Highlander (Stones of Scotland Book 3) by Ivy Hollins (147 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A Highland Laird. A woman trapped in time. And a mysterious plot that tangles them together... When Brigid's boyfriend is kidnapped, she has no choice but to go after him - even if it means leaping through time. But eighteenth-century Scotland is a dangerous place, especially when a professional time traveller is determined to hunt her down. Sandy MacLeod has secrets of his own - and he can't risk sharing them with just anyone. But there's something special about Brigid, and he's determined to help her in any way he can. Even if that means losing her. Book 3 in the Stones of Scotland series.

Genre: Romance

The Return of her Dear Viscount: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks (164 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Rose Price, maid in the service of the Earl and Countess of Harrowby, is an intelligent woman with a fiery spirit. When she learns that Henry Ryder, the Earl's son and her childhood friend, returns home, her heart skips a beat. However, she will soon realise that he is not the kind and caring person she once knew, and she will feel foolish for ever having feelings for him... Could Rose be the one who will guide Henry back to his forgotten gentle soul? Or will she realise that falling for him was the greatest mistake in her life? While Henry is shying away from Rose, pretending there has never been a connection between them, he soon realises just how much she has always meant to him. When he discovers that his friends have humiliated Rose, causing her to run away, he feels furious, but also guilty. Will Henry convince Rose that he is capable of change and worthy of forgiveness, showing her the true colours of his heart? Or has his misbehaviour cost him her love? In the midst of ...

Genre: Romance

Dragonoak: The Complete History of Kastelir by Sam Farren (719 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

After being exiled to the farmland around her village, Rowan Northwood takes the only chance at freedom she might ever get: she runs away with a passing Knight and doesn't look back. The woman cares nothing for Rowan's company, yet she's the first person who isn't repulsed by the powers that burn within her. Rowan soon learns that the scope of their journey is more than a desperate grasp at adventure. She breaks away from the weighty judgement of her village and has no choice but to abandon her Kingdom altogether. Sir Ightham's past takes them to Kastelir, a young country draped in the shadow of its long-dead Queen: a woman who was all tusks and claws and great, spiralling horns. Hiding her necromancy is no longer Rowan's greatest challenge, and what hounds them across Kingdoms and through mountains is already fifteen-hundred years in the making.

Genre: Fantasy

When an Earl Turns Wicked (Bluestockings Defying Rogues Book 1) by Dawn Brower (MG Press) (286 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Jonas Parker, the Earl of Harrington has no desire to marry. He rather enjoys being unencumbered and a wife would complicate things. His club is his haven and he isn't ready to give it up for matrimony. His grandfather, the Duke of Southington wants nothing more than to see him wed and return to the fold. For that reason alone he'll avoid proper ladies and wedding bells. Lady Marian Lindsay rather likes being a spinster and embraces her bluestocking ways. She's studying to be a physician and wants to be a proper doctor. She longs to be taken seriously in the medical field, but her efforts go unnoticed. After careful deliberation she devises a scheme that is foolproof, but she needs the help of one of her father's friends to make it happen. Harrington is appalled at Marian's request and refuses outright; however, she somehow manages to charm him into saying yes. Before he realizes it, he's escorting her to Kent and a house party made of his worst nightmares. Propriety must be met at ...

Genre: Romance

Mistress of Tredegar by Marnie Perry (24 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Sir Frain Bedortha has long since admired and coveted Tredegar castle and it is now within his grasp. But to his fury he is prevented from taking it by an ancient document signed by Arthur Pendragon. Unwilling to take the castle by force and risk all out war Frain decides to wait on word from his liege lord, the King of Wessex. However, Frain demands a hostage, what he gets is Brannagh Penlion chatelaine of Castle Tredegar and mistress of the earl, its lord. At first furious and resentful Frain soon discovers there is more to this woman than a mere servant. As his suspicions grow so does his desire for this haughty, seemingly cold woman and soon finds himself drawn to her in a way he has never been to any woman. Brannagh Penlion has risked everything to prevent Frain Bedortha from taking possession of Castle Tredegar, her freedom, even her life. Taken as hostage for the good behaviour of her people she expects discomfort, hardship and resentment from Sir Frain and his people, ...

Genre: Romance

Wolf's Trust: Texas Ranch Wolf Pack (Texas Ranch Wolf Pack Series Book 5) by Lynn Nodima (Pogue Publishing Company) (248 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Evil must be contained. Compromised Huntsmen must die... The Black Forest Huntsmen believe that werewolves are evil, human-eating animals. When a Huntsman is captured by werewolves, the Huntsman Triumvirate sends Zoe to kill the compromised hunter and destroy the pack. But Zoe learns the Huntsmen aren't the saviors of humankind she believes them to be. Will she follow her heart to help the pack in their efforts to stop the Triumvirate? Or will she blindly follow orders to destroy the pack? This novel contains 44,399 words. No sex or profanity.

Genre: Fantasy

The Shattering of the Spirit-Sword Brackish: Part I by Sam Farren (203 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Princess Castelle is the last of her bloodline. Kept safe by the spirits bound to the forest surrounding her, Castelle devotes herself to studying all a future Queen needs to know, waiting for the day she can wield Brackish. The spirit-sword is her birthright. Only those worthy of ruling the archipelago can temper Brackish's ancient rage without succumbing to it. After half a lifetime spent waiting to reclaim her mother's throne, Castelle's frustration gets the better of her. After yet another assassination attempt, her disenchantment with her exile forces her to act. Castelle wanders into the forest, crossing the lines that have kept her safe. (If you're looking for a character-driven, slow-burn lesbian romance set in a rich fantasy world, this might just be the novel for you.)

Genre: Fantasy

The Monster (Unbound Trilogy Book 2) by J.D. Palmer (121 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

They survived the chains. The desert. They found ways to triumph over those who would use them for their own ends. Harlan and Beryl are free. They continue north, a frantic race back to Montana to discover the fate of Harlan's loved ones. But the road is not empty, and every stranger they encounter is a test. Will they have to fight or flee? Be predator or prey? Harlan is forced to question what surviving at any cost will do to him. Is it worth getting home to Jessica, and his child, if he is something unrecognizable? Beryl slowly slips free of the bindings that lock her inside of herself. But as she finds her voice, she is forced to reconcile her feelings for Harlan and what the end of their journey might mean to her. The winds are changing, winter is beginning to make itself known. Their journey will push them to new extremes, and they will not only have to protect each other from the horrors that stalk their path, but from the darkness rising ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

Gingerbread Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses: A Christmas Romance (Cade Buckley Christmas Collection) by Cade Buckley (5 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In the bustling world of TV show production, Jill Bibb is a woman who knows how to handle pressure. She's used to working long hours and dealing with her boss Erin's demanding requests. But when she's sent to cover the National Gingerbread House Competition, her meticulous world collides with the whimsy of gingerbread artistry, and her heart is about to get a run for its money. As Jill arrives at the competition, she's immediately struck by the enchanting backdrop, where sugar and spice create pure magic. And it's not just the atmosphere that captivates her attention. Enter Austin Knight, a talented pastry chef whose gingerbread masterpieces have earned him a place in the competition and a growing fan base. Despite his culinary fame, Austin is down-to-earth, charming, and everything Jill isn't expecting. As Jill and Austin navigate the world of competitive gingerbread artistry, they find themselves drawn together by more than just a shared passion for baking. Despite the quirky ...

Genre: Romance

Westside Oracle: Midlife Olympians #1: The Oracle Chronicles (Midlife Olympians:The Oracle Chronicles) by T.J. Deschamps (83 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

When I quit being a fake fortuneteller to be the Oracle, of course the job had strings attached. Olympic-sized strings. A modern epic of Homeric proportions with romance, belly laughs, and ibuprofen chasers I am no saint and certainly no sacred advisor. Telling people what they want to hear or giving advice is something that has come naturally to me. It's how I earn my bread and butter. However, I have no real gift of prophecy. Or, at least I thought. Turns out my Greek grandparents forgot to tell me one important detail. I'm a direct descendant of the Oracles of Delphi. When my ex lands me in legal trouble, I make a rash decision and sign on to be the next Oracle. I can always get out of the deal, right? Wrong. I've signed my name in blood and that's physically binding to someone of my lineage. Being magical isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Especially, when you find yourself embroiled in an eons old family feud. Now, I must learn to access my oracular gifts and make ...

Genre: Fantasy

Mr Hyde: The Untold Story by Dan Brothers (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

You've all heard the legend of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The frightening monster who drags Dr Jekyll into the flames. What if all was not as it seemed? This is the story of a man who has no escape. He has no identity or purpose. He is kept as a mental and physical prisoner while his alter ego continued his life as normally as he could. There's only so long someone can keep such a secret. Can they work together in their most desperate times of need?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Haunting of Alicia Hawkins: A Riveting Haunted House Mystery Boxset by Clay Wise (214 Reviews)    Price verified 32 minutes ago

Recently widowed, Alicia Hawkins can no longer live in the New York apartment she shared with her husband. She leaves the city behind for a small fishing village in Duxbridge, Massachusetts, where she purchases a rundown house the locals have dubbed Blackwater Cottage. But the quiet life and beautiful views are disrupted by secret notes and unexplained phenomena. During renovations, Alicia discovers an old leather-wrapped diary hidden between the studs of a bedroom wall. She can't help but wonder who it belonged to and why the locals are so determined to get her to leave, but the diary may hold the answers to Blackwater Cottage's disturbing history. The Haunting of Brandt Manor The complicated history of the Brandt Mansion has been long forgotten. Few in the small, remote town of Tibbetts, Connecticut even remember the estate and the insidious events that took place years earlier. Struggling with writer's block and a tight deadline for his new novel, David Pragmore suggests a ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales by Dark Holme Publishing Price verified 6 hours ago

The scent of mildew and decay hangs heavy in the air. A forgotten basement, a creaking floorboard... then, a horrifying discovery. This is just a taste of the terrors that await within "Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales." Twelve unsettling tales, penned by diverse authors, plunge you into a darkness that preys on your deepest fears. Desperation breeds nightmares, driving characters to unthinkable choices. From forgotten tunnels to desolate wastelands, the veneer of normalcy crumbles, blurring the lines between sanity and madness. Will you confront creatures from beyond the veil? Will you fight for your life against ancient evils? "Ethereal Nightmares" dares you to face the abyss. Are you brave enough to enter?

Genre: Horror

An Unlikely Romance!: A poor girl plans to marry the rich boy and live in the mansion one day! by Christy Webb (CDW Publishing) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Lottie Dawson has been raised as a foster child and when her foster mother doesn't come to pick her up from school on the last day like the rest of the children, she decides to go on an adventure in search of a perfect home. It won't be just any home; it has to be beautiful and large and located in the avenues where all the rich people live! After two hours of walking, she discovers a mansion. While getting a drink of water from an outside faucet, the butler discovers her and scares her causing her to fall in the mud and water. The butler agrees to help her get cleaned up and while she's waiting, she meets a young man, Stephen Wilkins, who is a few years older than she is that lives in the mansion. From that day on, Lottie plans to one day marry him, and if she's lucky, will one day even live in the mansion or one of her own! Enjoy another heartwarming romance from Christy Webb that's sure to warm your heart!

Genre: Romance

Taj: A story of Mughal India by Timeri N. Murari (Lume Books) (88 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

'Murari has fashioned a stylish novel that brings to life the politics and intrigues of Mughal court life.' -- Outlook India When his queen Arjumand Banu -- Mumtaz-i-Mahal, the Chosen One of the Palace -- died, Shah Jahan wanted to build a monument that was the image of his perfect love for her. For twenty-two years, twenty thousand men laboured day and night to fulfil the emperor's obsession. The result was the Taj Mahal, a marble mausoleum lined with gold, silver and precious jewels. This powerful novel narrates the story of the Taj on two parallel levels. The first one tells the passionate love story of Shah Jahan and Arjumand. The second recounts the later years of Shah Jahan's reign, the building of the Taj Mahal and the bloody pursuit of the fabulous peacock throne by his sons. In this complex and fascinating book, Murari has written much more than a historical romance. He has skilfully recreated the period against which the story is set: the sensual opulence of the ...

Genre: Romance

Drug Money by Alan Lewis (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Why does 18 year old Kat make the mistake of stealing her boyfriends money and drug stash? Why does an exhausted, nearly burned out, naïve teacher, Ainle, make an even bigger mistake in trying to help her? They both believe they can change. The problem is this; the money belongs to small time bikers who are in debt to South East Asian smugglers. Drug Money is an important story that is told through the eyes of a variety of vibrant and charismatic characters who all play a role in the world of drugs and human trafficking. Drug Money will expose the rampant human trafficking that plagues our small and large cities and will explain how easy it is for good people to become lost in a world of corruption.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Blair Witch Project Unauthorized Quiz Book: Mini Horror Quiz Collection #16 by Killian H. Gore (Snowy Morning Books) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In October of 1994 Kilian H. Gore wrote a quiz book about The Blair Witch Project in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland. In 2020, his book was found. Featuring over 100 questions on one of the scariest movies ever made, plus some spellbindingly difficult ones that might make you want to kick this book into the creek! And in Part 16 of the serialized horror tale, The Horror Movie Massacre, Vill finally arrives at the Overlook Hotel, but things haven't gone quite according to plan. So, grab your camping gear and let's head to the woods for a haunting Blair Witch quiz. But, be warned, you'll be made to stand in the corner if you get them all wrong! "Books for the obsessive horror fan... You are doing an excellent job. Keep writing!" - JOHN LANDIS

Genre: Horror

Snatchers 2: The Dead Don't Sleep by Shaun Whittington (247 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Days after the Stile Cop attack, Karen Bradley and Harry Branston decide that, for the sake of their own sanity, they should move away from the multi-storey car park and into a place that is safe and warm. They drive to a small village, settle in a house that is devoid of life, and make themselves at home in a place they hope to stay for a long while. Meanwhile, Jack Slade is enjoying his time at the village hall with his son, Thomas, and the new group. But how long can this contentment last with the Snatchers scattered across the villages and in the woods of this rural part of England? Both parties find that as the days go by, it's not just the Snatchers that are the danger. With the land now in a lawless state, there are some people prepared to do anything to survive, and are taking liberties and behaving in a way that would have had them punished in the old world. Welcome to the new world, where only the strongest, fearless and luckiest will survive this never-ending ...

Genre: Horror

The Hunt 2 by Susan Bliler (1,494 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Tyson BloodMoon has a monster inside him. Yeah, the rest of his brothers have wolves in them too but not like his. Monster is different. He doesn't need bonds, he doesn't need anyone, and there isn't anything he can't get for himself with brute strength and lethal force... until he meets her. Tyson's mission is to watch his Alpha's new sister-in-law. Watch! But, Monster has other plans.Cersi is on the hunt. Her sister's been kidnapped, and Cersi's determined to find her no matter where she has to go or who she has to confront. She's not afraid of monsters, never has been, so when a powerful, dominant, monster of a man says he has her sister Cersi's ready to unleash all hell. If Tyson BloodMoon thinks she's backing down from him, he's dead wrong.Tyson struggled to control his inner Monster well before he ever laid eyes on Cersi. Now, with temptation right in front him, Monster wants out, and Tyson doesn't know if he'll be able to hold the beast back.

Genre: Romance

Mountain Grit (Shadow Pass Saga Book 1) by Nicole Fribourg (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Chase Dietz is on the run; from the U.S. Marshals attempting to protect him, and also the crime boss who killed his father. The only safe haven is the dirty valley town of Shadow Pass. When he stumbles into town half-dead, with an assumed identity, he has two names on his lips -- Cookie and Buddy Dietz. Cookie Evans, the patriarch of the Evans family, rushes him to a secluded cabin in the woods. The name Buddy Dietz hasn't been uttered in Shadow Pass in seventeen years, after a botched drug deal went horribly sideways. Rebecca Evans has a past she can't outrun. A critical care surgeon, turned small-town primary care physician, she's called out to the cabin to save a drifter's life. When Rebecca recognizes a familiar tattoo, she knows this man isn't whom he claims to be. Saving Chase means confronting a past buried but not forgotten. As well as facing down an unhealthy attraction to a man, with a damaged past of his own, who exacerbates her PTSD. As both the good and bad guys close ...

Genre: Romance

The A B C's of Witchery Boxed Set : Moonbeam Chronicles - Books 1 to 4 by Carolina Mac (30 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A young witch, Gillette Hart, is a Texas Ranger and uses her talents to hunt down serial killers. A job she became an expert at after she married Sonny Hart, The Carnival Killer. Teaming up with her teenage brother, Ardal, her dog Pete and the rest of her unique family, Gillette is assigned cases that take her across many state lines. With her magical powers becoming stronger every day, Gillette Hart is a force to be reckoned with. Boxed set contains: A is for Amulet, B is for Boline, C is for Crow, D is for Dead.

Genre: Action & Adventure

I'm the Mysterious Leader of the Salvation Organization, Volume 10 by xianxiaengine (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The mysterious organization known as Babel Tower suddenly appeared before the world. Under the guise of saving the world, they delved into mutation technology and tackled a wide array of terrifying natural disasters. They exerted force to demand the allegiance of Knight, Psychics, Witches, and other powerful individuals to join their organization and serve as operators. "The Savior has everything under control." I am the Vampire Queen, and I refuse to kneel before you! Damn it! I cannot control my body! "Please, can I rest? I don't want to embark on another mission." ... Everyone believed that the enigmatic leader of the Babel Tower?the savior?was certainly a divine force. Upon hearing this, I panicked.

Genre: Fantasy

Diamond of his Heart by Beth Dell (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

I was looking for a job and found love and a broken-hearted billionaire. I take the first job that came along cleaning the boss's office morning and evenings. I don't even know what he looks like. One morning I arrive late, coffee in hand, and bump into the rock wall of his chest of my new boss. Instead of firing me, he gives me a job working as his personal assistant. Little did I know just how personal my assisting would become. Now he's engaged to his ex-fiancée, and I no longer work for him. But he keeps coming around.

Genre: Romance

The Protected Witness: An Alex Booker Thriller by Al Macy (486 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

It's 2029, and Alex Booker, the president's accountant, has a problem: He's uncovered a money-laundering scheme managed by the president herself. Alex is reluctant to expose the crime until he's analyzed the heck out of it, but at the urging of his less-cautious assistant, he brings his discovery to the FBI. When Alex's life is threatened, he's placed into an experimental witness protection program. As a guinea pig for a risky scientific procedure he is changed in ways he never thought possible. That's when things start going wrong. If Alex can't overcome his cautious nature and fight the president while maintaining his anonymity, the United States will be forever changed.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Gritikah Castle (Air Servants series Book 1) by Emmanuel Akeyo (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The bridge between our world and the world of the creators is burning, that means humans can finally cross it and obtain power. Many have dreamt of visiting the world of the creators but only a few have -- the emperor did, and with the power he obtained, he enslaved the world to his rule. Makiva, a small boy from a small town, lost his mother to the empire, but mostly blames himself for that. The empire then placed him in a prison, or a school as they called it and below the school are monsters, the emperor's monsters. To escape he'll have to get through the beasts with the hope of one day taking the head of the emperor himself.

Genre: Fantasy

For the Love of Roses (Great Lakes Romances Book 18) by Donna Winters (Bigwater Publishing LLC) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Reeling from the loss of her parents in a tragic auto accident, Carey McIlwain resigns her teaching job to take up the reigns of the family florist business, unaware of the challenges that await her. Gavin Jack, the darkly handsome rose supplier threatens to cut off deliveries due to lack of payment. Alex Hensley, the college botanist, wants more than friendship from their casual dates. Her younger brother Todd, who is supposed to step into the business after graduating with his Master's degree, develops a disabling addiction that threatens both his and Carey's future. Can she somehow weather the storms to find security, satisfaction, and that special someone who will steal her heart?

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Cian's Song (Special Edition): We Are Coming Home (New Beginnings M/M Series) by Kashel Char Price verified 7 hours ago

It's the year 73 A.T. Cian's been denying the pull toward the moon for decades, and as soon as the Phoenicians designed and built a prototype fit for spaceflight, they followed the ship Cian spotted. But as soon as they land on the moon, they discover the Disciples of the Anunnaki have created a new kind of monster. He has his hands full and has to save a bunch of stupid humans before he can woo his mate, who is oblivious about him. Back on Earth, Phoenix lay at the bottom of the Earth's global ocean, which covers ninety-nine percent of the Earth's surface. Eryn, Ivan, and Cian had successfully wrapped the titanium and plexiglass city with a protective waterproof barrier. Some waters have receded around the highest mountains where animals have found refuge. All these areas were declared protected and sacred to allow the surviving fauna and flora to flourish on their own and rehabilitate without the interference or hindrance of man so that nature may repair Earth's fragile ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Need You Now by Ali Parker (BrixBaxter Publishing) (400 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The most beautiful girl in the world, and she's fiery mad at me. It's not really my fault. I'm a reporter. Digging up stories is my job. Never in a million years did I expect my latest piece to create an enemy out of the one woman I'd give anything to date. She's tough, beautiful, and tied to my past in a way I didn't imagine possible. The world should know that she's also generous, the center of a big story on a large donation to the town festival in her dad's name. But she's not interested in the limelight or attention. She wants to take care of the animals in her care and give back any chance she can. I, on the other hand, want a chance at love. And there's not much I won't do to make that happen. She might be appeasing me to keep her story safe, but I'm on the hunt for far more than a headline. I need her now. Today. Tomorrow. Forever.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Trying to Breathe Without You by Christy Gerrell (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Adam Hansen rents a beach cottage for a month on a little island in the Gulf of Mexico. Upon arriving he learns that a woman has also been given the beach cottage for the same month. An odd sort of bond forms between the two with Adam living in one half of the cottage, and the young woman living in the other half. As the days pass, the bond between them grows with Adam aware that he's falling in love with the girl that he barely knows. Suddenly the two are torn apart and Adam, unaware of who this young woman really is knows beyond all doubt that he needs her, because without her, he's struggling to breathe.

Genre: Romance

The Snow Maiden: A Suspense Thriller by Joseph Rogers (St. Louis Bookstore) (40 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This exciting suspense thriller filled with interesting characters. Sarah Hamilton, a beauty queen in a Wisconsin town, becomes involved with a dangerous man named Wayne Kirchner whose criminal activities lead to murder. Robert Alma, a private detective from Chicago, is hot on the trail of Wayne. Thomas Angelique, a wealthy young businessman, becomes ensnared in a tangled web of intrigue. Embarking on a spiritual journey, Sarah makes several confessions at St. Faustina Church where she seeks absolution and advice from her parish priest to whom she tells her innermost secrets, confident that he will honor the seal of confession. A kind young girl named Chloe, whose mysterious mystical gifts include precognition, plays an integral role in events that move steadily to a shocking, dramatic resolution. ********************************************* Excerpt: Time seemed to change into slow motion as Sarah landed on the carpet. She saw blood spurt from her wound. Her mind filled ...

Genre: Metaphysical

The Memoirs of Irene Adler: The Irene Adler Trilogy by San Cassimally (Green Okapi Press) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In the hopes of showing that the character Irene Adler has much more to give than a walk-on role in one Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story, author San Cassimally disguises her as male private investigator Mr. Dai Lernière, and weaves seven exciting cases into one compelling fictional memoir. Upon their return from a stint in Australia, Holmes suggests to Adler that she take on some investigations of her own, and she does just that. Each story provides an engaging, mind-bending mystery in which Adler and her Club des As uncover clues and give power to the powerless in battles against evil, greedy, and conniving foes. Whether the case involves an Irish patriot accused of treason and facing the gallows, the search for a kidnapped toddler, or a royal bank's involvement in underground slave trade, Adler uses her gifts of deduction and wit to solve the mystery and bring wrongdoers to justice. These collected memoirs of Irene Adler deliver the intellectual challenge and sardonic humor that ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

And So We Dream: A Novel by Linda Mahkovec (121 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"A lucidly described coming-of-age tale" with "a mysterious, almost mythic feminine glamour" -- Kirkus "A brilliantly engaging, entertaining, and at times poignant coming-of-age story, And So We Dream is a compelling read by author Linda Mahkovec showcasing her genuine flair as a novelist for the kind of literary experience that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after the book is finished and set back upon the shelf." -- Midwest Book Review From the author of the best-sellingChristmastime series, comes And So We Dream, a coming-of-age story set in 1970. Twelve-year-old Joey Roland is sent away to family friends while his parents try to work things out. He's eager to leave sadness and secrets behind in Chicago and head downstate to the small town of Greenberry, where the Vitale family awaits him. He thinks of their town as boyland -- a world of bike riding, fishing, and going barefoot. Though initially shy of the beautiful teenage daughters -- Anne, Vita, and Beth ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Bad vs Evil by David Rountree (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Murder, burglary, muggings, counterfeiting, train robbing, safe-blowing, and other nefarious gang activities terrorized the local population. Law enforcement and the inept justice system couldn't deal with the problems, so, finally, the outraged citizens in two Indiana communities conspired to resolve the crime issue themselves. However, many considered their ultimate solution to be far worse than the problem.

Genre: Historical Fiction

It was Never a Choice: The Apperception (It was Never a Choice Series Book 1) by Lori Colwell (103 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Tony Vargas is known as the school badass. He got that label in freshman year on the same day I was labelled the untouchable. I wasn't there, but I heard the rumors. It never mattered to me. I never needed anyone but him and we were inseparable. Everything about him felt like home. Ever since we were kids, Tony's been my best friend, my protector, and my biggest fan. Senior year shouldn't have been any different. And it wasn't until my uncle moved in. Until then, I thought my biggest problem was the overrated high school boy that decided to grow some balls and approach me. As it turns out, I was severely wrong. Family secrets and lies unfold, dragging me into a life I never knew existed. A life where Mind Travelers, Healers, Warriors, and Commands thrive and an age old threat lurks in the shadows. I tried to hold on to my stable life. But how could I have known that the fight was always MINE! This book is for mature readers. It contains some sexual content, explicit language, and ...

Genre: Romance

The Candle in the Dark: Part 1 (The Darkness series) by Shannah Chapman (9 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Darkness Noun : The partial or total absence of light: [He was blinded by the darkness that surrounded him.] Synonyms: dark, blackness, gloominess, murkiness, gloaming. The very definition of my life. For as long as I can remember I've lived in fear. No, not lived. Survived. I escaped from a fate worse than death seven years ago, after I witnessed the murder of my brother. Now they're after me. I can't go back there. I won't! Not after I've finally made a life for myself. Yeah, it might not be perfect, but it's mine and I will fight until my last breath to keep it. That is until the man who's as sinfully gorgeous as he is dangerous, enters the bar I work at and turns my whole world upside down. Confusing my mind. Corrupting my soul. Challenging my heart.

Genre: Romance

The Moon Came Down by William Cook (King Billy Publications) (16 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

They came from above... A Science-Fiction story with horror overtones from the author who brought you Blood Related and Dreams of Thanatos. A young boy has a horrifying extraterrestrial encounter after a strange object lands on the family's farm-house. What emerges from the unusual object are the things of nightmares. As he struggles against the strange creatures that have invaded his home, the young boy realizes that fear comes from both the unknown and the more familiar. Includes an excerpt from the author's novel, Blood Related Warning: contains themes of extraterrestrial & psychological suspense. "This man is simply scary. There is both a clinical thoroughness and a heartfelt emotional thoroughness to his writing. He manages to shock as well as empathize, to scare as well as acclimatize, yet beneath it all is a well read intelligence that demands to be engaged. I loved Blood Related. Ordinarily I hate serial killer stories, but William Cook won me over. He is a unique and ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Presumption of Innocence (David Brunelle Legal Thriller Series Book 1) by Stephen Penner (Ring of Fire Publishing) (4,447 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO CONVICT A KILLER? Seattle homicide prosecutor David Brunelle faces the most difficult case of his career. An innocent young girl is murdered in a heinous, unforgivable way. The only evidence against the killer is the full confession of his accomplice-another young girl he also victimized. But the accomplice is charged with the murder as well, which means that she has the right to remain silent. And she's so scared of the killer, she refuses to take a deal to testify against him. Brunelle can't just let the murderer walk, but how can he get a conviction when he has no admissible evidence and the killer is protected by the presumption of innocence? STEPHEN PENNER IS AN AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR WITH OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD Presumption of of Innocence is Book 1 in the top-rated legal thriller series featuring Seattle homicide D.A. David Brunelle and a recurring cast of cops, defense attorneys, and forensic experts. Each book in the series can be read as ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Five Days of Christmas Spice (Sinful Delights Book 1) by Mercy Denton (72 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

When you find what you swore you could never have. HOLLY After my vanilla boyfriend dumps me on the way to Cozumel, I check myself into Vixen's Paradise - an adult's only resort that offers a place to indulge in pleasure or pain. The next thing I know, I'm agreeing to five days of adventurous exploration with the owner of Vixen's Paradise. He's a pleasure Dom, who makes my pulse race. I might have feelings for Noel, but I swore I'd never lose myself to a Dom again... NOEL After my wife died, I knew I had to be a different kind of man, but I didn't think love was possible for me, even though I opened Vixen's Paradise to create a place where others could indulge in their fantasies. When I see Holly at the airport, she steals my breath, and when she agrees to be mine for five days and play with me, the grief in my heart eases a bit more. I want another week with her, even if she's scared. I'm determined to do everything I can to show her she can trust me - that she's safe with me ...

Genre: Romance

Space.Man by Robert F. Phillips (JSMedia) (30 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Comedy! Action! Space! Aliens! Dirty Slippers! Space.Man is a hilarious take on the science fiction genre. It combines elements of action and comedy to create a narrative that promises to keep the reader engaged, thinking, and laughing. Set in the near future, Space.Man explores the misadventures of Captain Jordan Taylor of the U.S. Space Corp. A man selected for a mission of isolated deep space travel because of his introversion and preference for being alone. Due to bureaucracy and mismanagement, he is quickly forgotten about and left to fend for himself alone in outer space. Desperate to survive and return to Earth, while also dealing with faulty government equipment built by the lowest bidder, he finds himself immersed in a much larger world where the fate of the galaxy is in his hands. He must join a group of colorful and strange characters that he wants nothing to do with and find a way to bring them all together as a team to stop the spread of an uncontrollable galactic ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Marquess Who Chose Me: Clean Historical Regency Romance by Charlotte Fitzwilliam (111 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Will Lady Jeweliana be allowed to choose her own husband or will time run out? Readers who have enjoyed the inspirational, clean, and heartfelt stories of authors like Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Charles Dickens may enjoy this great read about one of the most important things in life - finding love. ***This book is included in the Regency Engagements Box Set.*** "Oh I LOVE this story!" "True Love" "This is a romcom. And I loved it. When this couple hears their mothers planning for their arranged marriage, they decide they will not do it. He is not ready to give up his bachelor freedom. She thinks he's a self-centered rude rogue. He finally decides he will have to help her choose her husband for herself because he knows her family will not approve of any of the ones trying to get to her. When she finally get[s] a suitor she think[s] she might care for, he cannot stand it. Just guess how he handles that situation!" Since Lady Jeweliana was a little girl, she held firm to the ...

Genre: Romance

The Pigs Won't Tell by Ty Michael (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Caleb and Kristi have finally built the life of their dreams in rural East Texas. They have a cozy home in the country, a new baby, and good money coming in from Caleb's trucking business hauling crushed cars. Together, Caleb and Kristi make the decision to buy a rental property. Thinking of their future, they are hopeful that the investment will add another change in their lives. It does.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Ghosts Legends: 10 Famous Fascinating Tales by Cheryl Leonard (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

One of the most widely accepted views in the realm of paranormal phenomena is the belief in ghosts. In parapsychology, ghost sightings are classified into two main categories: apparitions, and hauntings. Ghosts have been described as an invisible presence to a translucent , wispy shape or like a vision. It is believed they haunt or reside in locations, objects, or associate with people they were familiar with in life. Apparitions are deemed to be intelligent spirits that are responsive to present time occurrences. Hauntings may be location specific and affect the senses including sightings, electronic voice phenomena, and smells. Ghosts may display special abilities such as electromagnetic interference, telekinesis, teleportation, leave certain scents, make audible sounds, and affect room temperatures through thermokinesis, a feeling of being cold when a ghost enters a room. They can appear as mists, vapors, or intense balls of light, such as orbs. Ghosts may appear temperamental, ...

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales