Rough & Beautiful: Very Short Romance Stories by Charlie Close (9 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

Every day needs a little romance. Rough & Beautiful is filled with tiny love stories, each as brief as the moment before a kiss. There are tales from the olden days, of princes and princesses, the young and alluring, and the cruel and rakish. And there are contemporary stories, filled with writers and musicians, students and working girls, and husbands and wives grown apart. The one thing they all have in common is boy meets girl and they find their happily ever after. *** These stories are unlike other romance stories you have read. Their extreme brevity allows you to bring your own interpretation and imagination to them. Two sample stories: "Yes, yes, it's a love potion, but I haven't perfected it yet. Choose something else." Michael forgot he had practiced his proposal to Kate on his own answering machine.

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LAST GAME OF THE PASSAGE: Dystopian Short Stories by Rali Rano (7 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Short stories about dystopian worlds created by people longing for immortality and power. Once attained - what's next for humanity? LIVING BY THE APP Blithe is an orderly state with happy and compliant citizens - all addicted to the App. People are used to all aspects of their lives being navigated by the platform. Existing without it is unthinkable. Is it? CRIME FREE The Bureau of Crime Prevention is established to eradicate crime from the Moral State. Can a crime free state be achieved, and at what cost? UNACCOUNTED TIME Life is organized to perfection at the Elites State. All is happening as it is supposed to happen - until a power outage. Could the incident break the life scheme already set for Sheila and Chase, or will life go on as usual? MEMORY ZONE Memory implants allow humans to keep all their personal experiences. The enhanced capability is creating unforeseen problems in the Laurus State. How will the authority respond? HAPPY TIME LOTTERY Living in the Prize State is ...

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Stories for the Beach by Ann Stang (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Escape into this quirky, fun mix of humorous, heartwarming, and inspirational award-winning stories. Clean and wholesome, they vary in length from flash fiction to longer. A perfect, eclectic read for basking in the sun or curling up on the couch.

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CHARGED New York City by Ted Gogoll (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

CHARGED New York City is a collection of stories about desperate, volatile people trapped in the only place they know: New York City. A homeless drummer. A getaway driver. An unlikely prize-fighter. A repressed man who decides to live a lifetime in one day. A philandering journalist. An old man who just wants to be left alone. A boy running for his life. These are stories of New Yorkers pushed to the edge -- and their violent responses.

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Short and not so Short Stories by adrian del valle (14 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Following are ten stories in a variety of genres---romance, historical, humorous, family and adventure. Included is a true tragic event.

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Connections eMagazine Vol 9 Issue 1: 1st Quarter 2023 (Connections eZine Book 21) by MPSmith Publishing (2 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Connections eMagazine is a quarterly publication created to help authors connect with readers, reviewers, and bloggers. The magazine is produced seasonally. IN THIS ISSUE... Naked and Afraid - Sam Mouzer bares it all. Exclusive interviews with critically acclaimed authors KC Frifant, Jennifer Lieberman, WL Hawkin and the writing duo Charles Breakfield and Roxanne Burkey, short stories, new releases and so much more

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Flying Toasters - The DeadPixel Tales by Brian Braden (DeadPixel Publications) (55 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

FLYING TOASTERS - THE DEADPIXEL TALES is a collection of engaging short stories that range from gritty to haunting. Thought-provoking to ridiculous. The authors of DeadPixel Publications craft tales that will appeal to all readers through solid storytelling, crossing genre lines, and focusing on brilliant characters and twisted plots. In THE MAN UPSTAIRS, Hanna Elizabeth cooks up a ghost story flavored with dashes of wit, humor, and a generous spoonful of old fashioned revenge. The Wild West is given a supernatural face in THE CAVE, as Brian L. Braden crafts a beautiful, subtly creepy tale steeped in mystery, courage, and death. Robert Brumm takes on immortality in MY DEAD FRIEND NANCY, reminding us to be careful what we wish for. In THE LIGHTGIVER, Thomas Cardin takes us into an intriguing world where a slave's escape from sinister overlords begins a descent into darkness that reveals his own inner light. ALTITUDE SICKNESS by C.M. Saunders is a white-knuckle account of fate and ...

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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine March 2021 by Goylake Publishing (Goylake Publishing) (25 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The March 2021 issue of Mom's Favorite Reads. In this issue... A seasonal blend of articles including Mad as a March Hare, Dr Seuss, Reiki, World Wildlife Day, International Day of Forests, plus short stories, recipes, puzzles, humour, photographs and so much more!

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One Long Panel of Stones: (And 40 Other Stories) by Thorin Klosowski (RNN Press) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

In the metaphysical-mystery novella, "One Long Panel of Stones," Samantha doesn't have a lot to do. When she's not doodling maps, she's hanging out at her local bookshop with its eccentric owner. When a strange book shows up at the shop, the duo decide to research its origins and track down anyone who might have a clue to what it means. 40 other flash fiction stories accompany this novella, including a letter from a sad mage, a story about a gig working time traveler, and a how-to guide for rolling your own time flying triangles (a guide we can all use, to be honest).

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American Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum (E-BOOKARAMA) (155 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

When "American Fairy Tales" first appeared, L. Frank Baum's reputation as a storyteller had already been established by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", written in 1900. The twelve stories in this collection were originally syndicated weekly in at least five newspapers during the first half of 1901. The first book edition, which this facsimile reprints, came out later that year. "American Fairy Tales" is a delightful collection of twelve stories set in America where, so it seems, modern fairies, knooks, and ryls are always causing the most astonishing things to happen! These tales will enchant both young and old. The author of the much-loved Oz books transforms the familiar with his magical mix of humour and enchantment. CONTENTS The Box of Robbers The Glass Dog The Queen of Quok The Girl Who Owned a Bear The Enchanted Types The Laughing Hippopotamus The Magic Bon Bons The Capture of Father Time The Wonderful Pump The Dummy That Lived The King of the Polar Bears The ...

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Atlas (Eye Candy Ink Book 1) by Shaw Hart (1,030 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

She's a beautiful disaster and he can't walk away. Atlas Warner is a god. With a needle in his hand, there's nothing he can't do. Except find pizza... and maybe love. The two things his life is currently lacking. He's everything she ever deserved in life, but she refuses to see it. With the body of a goddess, curves for days, and absolutely no sense of adventure, Darcy Rose doesn't have time for anything but work. Until Atlas barges into her life and refuses to let her fade into the background. Together, they could have everything, if life doesn't tear them apart.

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Midnight Symphony Volume 2 by Anthony Williams (8 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Midnight Symphony, the second volume, is a rondo of ghastly nocturnes celebrating the darkest monsters that roam the night. It's a collection of short stories exploring the horrible truth behind a man's allergy to meats, the ramifications of a bachelor who doesn't recall his evenings out, a hidden base in the middle of the arctic and more. This volume of dark tales contains eight shocking stories that embrace the darkest of hours.

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The Crossing (The Chronicles Of Micki O'Sullivan Book 1) by Jo Wilde (Next Chapter) (97 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

After 18-year-old Micki moves in with her father, strange events begin to take place. Something unnatural lurks about in the sleepy southern town of Eastwick, Louisiana. Trusting the wrong friends, Micki encounters a vampire, and her life begins to spiral out of control. Somewhere between, she finds love and friendship: her BFF, Candy, and the rebellious half-vampire biker Valentine, who are willing to risk their own life to help Micki prevent the inevitable future - The Crossing. With time ticking away, can they pull off the impossible and destroy the most malevolent and primordial vampire of all time?

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Glimpses: an Anthology of 16 Short Fantasy Stories: An exclusive collection of fantasy fiction by Kevin Partner (Trantor Press) (128 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

16 Short Fantasy Stories written exclusively for this anthology Take a Glimpse into 16 fantasy worlds with this anthology of short fiction by some of the brightest new fantasy fiction talent. Download this amazing collection of fantastic stories and find your next favourite fantasy author today. Stories from: Adrian G Hilder, Cameron Wayne Smith, Craig A Price Jr, Eloise Hamann, J C Kang, Georgina Makalani, Kevin Partner, Kevin Potter, Killian C Carter, Nicholas Kotar, S K Randolph, Sarah KL Wilson, Shawn Robert Smith, Stefan M Nardi, Tom Hansen, Victoria DeLuis & Meg Cowley

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Nine Lives by Gary Kittle (8 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Nine Lives is a collection of dark short stories, highlighting the complex emotional lives of both ordinary and extraordinary people. Some are tragedies, some end with uplifting resolutions; and there are moments of humour and high drama, hope and courage throughout. Absorbing characters include an ex-RAF crewman haunted by his memories of the Dresden fire bombings, a conscientious objector forced onto the parade ground against his will, a cross-dresser facing an uncomfortable reunion with his estranged father, a moral dilemma for Hans Asperger, and a young Norman Wisdom struggling against poverty and adversity. For the reader who enjoys variety as well as satisfying surprises, Nine Lives will leave you purring.

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The Blue Tattoo by Charles Balthaser (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The Blue Tattoo is a collection of short stories, essays and verse about living, loving, fighting, crying and dying; it is about being hungry, homeless, and imprisoned; it is also about wonder and happiness, beauty and bliss; the miracle of birth and the mystery of death. It speaks to miracles and madness; philosophy and religion; it raises questions about ethics and morality. The Blue Tattoo is a rumination by an old man who has witnessed or experienced things good and bad in his life. The author takes us on a sweeping journey through times and places both historic and unknown told through the mouths of everyday people and famous ones too who have been caught up in the pathos and drama of the human experience. The Blue Tattoo runs the gamut from a moose in a meadow to a blue dragon in a garden, from the Pieta at Saint Peter's to a painted lady in San Francisco, from Buchenwald to Normandy beach, from Thelonious Monk to Dave Brubeck, from tea at Neiman Marcus to eating garbage from ...

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Scattered Thoughtz, Vol 1: A Collection of Short Fiction by S.M. Grady (Scattered Thoughtz, LLC) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Balancing humor, heart, and suspense, these stories will take you on a fast-paced journey into the lives of characters that you won't soon forget. Couples, friends, and family members take on challenges that test the strength of their relationships in countless ways. Infidelity and curiosity lead to deadly outcomes for some, and for others -- just showing up at work or home lands them in dangerous situations. A single mother comes face to face with a harsh reality. A teenager's account of the world she's left to maneuver through in the near future will challenge your own understanding and outlook on the world today. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and ponder your own beliefs, but ultimately, they will leave you entertained. Scattered Thoughtz, Volume One is a collection of bite-sized fiction, with pieces that you can enjoy in one sitting. Appearing in print for the first time are the stories so many have enjoyed online, along with brand new content.

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Turkeys and Thanksgiving: A Pelican Cove Short Cozy Mystery (Pelican Cove Short Story Series Book 1) by Leena Clover (306 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Are you ready to gobble - gobble? Pelican Cove is gearing up for a grand Thanksgiving. Local amateur sleuth Jenny King and the Magnolias are busy planning the big dinner, salivating over pumpkin pie and turducken. When an eccentric old man turns up at the Boardwalk Cafe moaning about his missing turkey, Jenny doesn't have the heart to turn him away. This time, she even has the sheriff's blessing because the police can't be bothered to look for a missing bird. Meanwhile, Jenny is also roped in to judge the big turkey competition in town. Can she juggle everything and still have time to make her special green bean casserole? Curl up with this short cozy read this season and share it with your family and friends. **Turkeys and Thanksgiving is a light hearted, fun short story set in the town of Pelican Cove. This is a bonus read for fans of the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series. If you are new to the series, this might be a fun way to enjoy the setting and meet the ...

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Not Giving Up: (Book 1) by Posey Parks (Posey Parks Publishing) (272 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

I'm staking my claim on the hot southern goddess. Women were always in abundance. Zoey is the only woman who can make the other women disappear. One problem. She's not looking for a man. Zoey is sassy, hot and has curves that never stop. One touch of those soft lips and I knew I had to claim every inch of her. I have one night. I'll prove to her that I'm the only man who can satisfy her. She'll be clutching the sheets and seeing stars when I'm done with her. I don't care about her dark past. I'm her future. Whoever caused this mocha beauty sadness will witness my wrath. For a special reading experience: Each series doesn't have to be read in this order.. Samantha Posey Love Unfolded Samantha Posey Love Reveals Samantha Posey Love Conquers Not Giving Up Book 1 Not Giving Up Book 2 Relentless Chase Book 1 BWWM Romance

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Let it Snow! Season's Readings for a Super-Cool Yule! (Christmas books 2013) (Trollogy) by Red Tash (66 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

It's the end of the year as we know it, and you'll be feeling fine as you peruse this collection of "season's readings." Let It Snow! is packed to the rafters with thoughtful gifts for you to unwrap from the comfort of your cozy reading chair. After all, there's snowplace like home for the holidays! Are you ready to branch out beyond the tree'd and true? Stay inside and read and you'll be saying "Let It Snow!" Let It Snow! Season's Readings for a Super-Cool Yule! Ten eclectic stories in off-beat holiday settings A Laurents County Landfill Christmas, by Red Tash Silent Night, by Jack Wallen Crazed in Christmas City, by Jessica McHugh A Manlove & Kickerdick Xmess, by Axel Howerton The Snow Wolf's Gift, by Tim Tash A Serial Killer Christmas, by Mercedes Yardley Old Mexia Christmas Brew, by Claudia Lefeve The Pratty Who Saved Chrissmuss, by Marian Allen Believe, by Connie Roberts-Huth Hau'oli Hanukkah by T. Lee Harris

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Remember Me (Prequel): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Maria's life seemed perfect on the surface, but beneath the façade, a dark truth lurked. Her friends were loyal, her parents were loving, and her boyfriend was devoted, but one of these realities was about to shatter her world. When tragedy strikes, Maria's life takes a sharp turn, and she finds herself trapped in a web of uncertainty and fear. Her perfect life is nothing but a mirage, and she must face the harsh reality of her situation. Peter, on the other hand, has always been able to adapt to new situations. With her parents' constant traveling, he never had a chance to settle down and make lasting connections. However, his charming personality and easygoing nature make him friends wherever he goes. But when his little sister falls victim to a heinous crime, Peter's world is turned upside down. He'll stop at nothing to find justice for his sister, even if it means crossing paths with Maria and facing his own demons. As their worlds collide, Maria and Peter must confront their ...

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Living Arrangements: Stories by R Bromfield by R Bromfield (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Terror at 4:00 AM First day of high school and my big sister thinks she's fat A close brush with the Mob When a Pastor plays god A sweet little story of inter-galactic war. Uncommitted crime The flying eye The meat talks to me The greatest show on Earth! Real time travel... and more.

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Chamber of Chills by Doud Davidson (76 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

There is a dark chamber where monsters dwell. A place that will make your blood run cold. From author Doud Davidson come four tales of terror. Animals: Two young boys make their babysitter's life a living hell as a thunderstorm rages. But everything changes when lightning strikes a nearby mental asylum and the violent inmates escape. No Pets Allowed: An insecure manager of a Victorian rental property, a disgruntled renter, and the mysterious sounds of animals being killed in the apartment above all lead to the fantastical, twisted ending. The Invaders: The bizarre deaths of cattle, cowboys, and citizens lead the town marshal to a frightening conclusion... Something from another world has invaded their lives, and he must find a way to stop it before it's too late. The Gulf: A small plane crashes in the Gulf of Mexico. Two people stranded on the sinking aircraft face unspeakable horror as they fight for survival until help arrives.

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Disequilibria: The Philosophical Horror Short Story Collection by J.C Paris (32 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Disequilibria (A Book of Horror Stories) On Being , On God , On Tomorrow : These are the 3 dimensions of the horror contained within this book. This collection of horror stories takes a different approach to fear. It seeks to answer these following fundamental questions: • Who are we really, and who determines our nature? • What would happen should we decide to thrash our old selves and start anew, just to see what that alternate self might reveal? • What would happen should we give up on happiness and start surrendering to pain? • What about God? Why does he allow evil? Why do we curse him and search for him in equal measure? • Should we believe in the sanctity of life anymore? Should a child really thank us for gifting him life? • What would happen if the idea of a family vanished in this world? • How will the world react to these terrible recessions? Will people have enough time to live their lives or will they just continue to cement their status as ...

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50 Self-Help Classics to Guide You to Financial Freedom by Napoleon Hill (Anthologis) (142 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Contains the following works: The Art of Money Getting: Golden Rules for Making Money [P.T. Barnum] As a Man Thinketh [James Allen] The Science of Getting Rich [Wallace D. Wattles] Morning and Evening Thoughts [James Allen] The prophet [Khalil Gibran] Dollars Want Me: The New Road To Opulence [Henry Harrison Brown] The Art Of War [Sun Tzu] The Tao Te Ching [Lao Tzu] The Way to Wealth [Benjamin Franklin] The Richest Man in Babylon [George Samuel Clason] Meditations [Marcus Aurelius] Every Man His Own University [Russell H. Conwell] How to Get What You Want [Wallace D. Wattles] Self Development And Power [L. W. Rogers] Self-Reliance [Ralph Waldo Emerson] The Game of Life and How to Play it [Florence Scovel Shinn] The Life Triumphant [James Allen] The Psychology of Salemanship Franklin [William Walker Atkinson] What you can do with your will power [Russell H. Conwell] The Law of the Mastermind [Napoleon Hill] A Definite Chief Aim [Napoleon Hill] Self-Confidence ...

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White Heat: a Heat of Love novella by Leta Blake (Leta Blake Books) (133 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Forbidden love conquers all Student Vale Aman uncovers a tale of forbidden love and boundless devotion in an ancient journal dating from the early years following the Great Death when the world was divided into kingdoms known as Lineages. Sian Maxima, the heir to a great Lineage, wants to marry his childhood sweetheart, Avila Rossi. But their love is outlawed. After a secret, desperate tryst is discovered, Avila alone will be punished for their transgressions. Only Sian can save him. Within the journal's pages, Vale uncovers a story to inspire and strengthen him while he waits to find an equally great love of his own. White Heat is a standalone prequel to the book Slow Heat in Leta Blake's Heat of Love universe. It's set against a faux-historical backdrop in a post-apocalyptic world and contains fantastical tropes.

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Of Dust and Sand: a sci-fi short story collection by Allen Kuzara (10 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Killer bots anyone? What about an eco-Armageddon? And what really happened at Roswell anyway? From ancient mysteries on Earth to far-future conflicts on other worlds, this collection of sixteen sci-fi short stories from the author of The Anti Life Series and the Final Update trilogy promises to take you on an adventure. Whether it's human-sized parasites, clone lovers, or intergalactic war -- there's something in this novel-length story collage for every science fiction enthusiast.

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No Sleep (Tales from the Covenant Book 1) by The Asag Covenant (34 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Collection of unimaginable horror stories by The Asag Covenant Read at your own risk... • Mayumi's Obsession - Mayumi Yamanashi has a deadly obsession. Who will be her next victim? • Ultimate Betrayal - Lies and adultery are only the beginning in this tale of betrayal. • The Pig Cult - The Pig Cult has found a new victim? Will she survive? • Damnation - An evil entity claiming to be Jesus Christ wants to use Elijah as a vessel. Will he refuse to save his soul or submit to damnation? • No Sleep - Serial Killer, Alyona Mikhailov has a Seed of Darkness within her that must be sated no matter what. But the demon Asag, must also have his fill. This is the first story in the Tales from the Covenant.

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Sea Changes: Sea Adventure Women's Fiction (Seafarers Book 1) by Ruth Hay (198 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

"Like Upstairs/Downstairs on a cruiseship... " NYT bestselling author, Zoe York A contemporary women's fiction novel that explores the secret lives of crew and passengers, thrown together on the high seas. When these travellers begin their adventure, they encounter much that is strange, much that is hidden and much that can enrich their lives. So it is for Samuel, a new hire; Gwen and Emily, sisters who think they know what to expect; a group of factory workers who face major upheaval in their lives; a troubled soul adrift; a wealthy couple who see their retirement years much differently; a thief who looks for easy pickings and a woman who thought she would be enjoying her honeymoon. Sea Changes brings these characters together and transforms them into creatures renewed. ? Continue reading the stories of these characters as they return to their ordinary lives in Sea Tides and Gwen's Gentlemen, now available! Also by Ruth Hay: The Prime Time Series The Seven Days Series

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People Speak 3: Real Life Stories (People talk about themselves) by Chaim Walder (189 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Collection of true stories Written by real people People Speak is a collection of true stories written by real people about their own lives, collected by popular writer and editor Rabbi Chaim Walder, bestselling author of the series Kids Speak. Rabbi Walder's storytelling prowess continues to take us on a journey into people's live, painting for us a vivid picture of their hardship as well as their triumphs. These real life stories have been hand selected from the multitude of letters that fill Rabbi Walder's post-office box, each for the meaningful message it conveys and the life lessons to be learned from it. The People Speak series has been translated into six languages and has captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people the world over for its unique ability to retell people's life stories in an incredibly touching manner. This is the 3rd book in the series. Scroll up and get your copy today!

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Louisiana Saturday Night: A Collection of Romance Short Stories (Bon Chance Boonies) by A.L. Vincent (16 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Run away to the Gulf Coast... Come sit on the front porch with everyone's Aunt Glinda and have a glass of tea or a strong cup of Cajun coffee. Sit and enjoy the views and the company of the locals of Bon Chance and Lafayette. Stop by one of the local shops for lunch or dinner and enjoy the daily special. After, stop by the local watering hole and let the bartender serve you up your favorite drink. Nighttime entertainment? We've got that too. From festivals to live music to a quiet game of pool, we've got you covered. During football season, you can always find a place to watch your favorite team. We have a little something here for everyone, and we can't wait to share it with you. Come pass a good time with the Boonies of Bon Chance! "Blue Jeans and Gemstones" Fiesty business owner, Gemma St. John, spends her days building "Bite Me," her sandwich shop. After a bitter divorce, the last thing she's looking for is a tall, dark Cajun man to complicate her life. However, a few spins ...

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Protector Cowboy (Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers) by Hope Ford (1,976 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about a single mom that escapes an abusive ex-husband and finds an alpha cowboy who shows her that a real man protects the ones he loves at all costs. Natalie I'm a survivor. I finally got myself and my son away from my abusive ex, and I'm standing on my own two feet. The very last thing I want is another arrogant, controlling man. I don't care how sexy the grumpy hot cowboy is. When I first meet King, I try to thank him for the ranching camp scholarship my son was awarded, but before I can get the words out, he offers me a roll in the hay. Even though I'm a little tempted, I walk away and pull my son from the camp. We do not have room in our lives for a man like that. King I am tired of women only seeing dollar signs when they look at me. So yeah, I come on too strong with the curvy single mom who shows up at my ranch. I don't realize who she is or why she's there until she's stormed off. Once I know her ...

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Adventuring Together: A Flash Fiction Anthology by S.R. Nulton (13 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Journey far and away with our twenty-three mini escapes. These snack-sized tales are the perfect length for reading during a coffee break, between classes, waiting in line at the grocery store, or any time you need a pocket story to jump into. In these pages you'll meet dragons and pukas, fairies and monsters, mermaids and toy dinosaurs, and men and women who are anything but ordinary. You'll be taken to magical kingdoms shrouded in mist, floating gardens, a time machine lab, peril on the high seas, sprawling fields in the Dakotas, and much, much more. And you'll be home in time for lunch!

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Tales to Read Before the End of the World by Hadena James (15 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This is a collection of short stories exploring the absurd. Most of the short stories contained within this book revolve around central themes. "Everything Changes" is about the vanity of the human condition. "Faking It" takes aim at the absurdity of modern society. And "Beale Street Blues" explores the breakdown of communication within a relationship. These three themes are continuously prodded while the reader attempts to understand them. The exceptions are "Ascension" and "The Worst Date Ever". "Ascension" is piece of historical fiction, based in Ancient Egypt. And while it doesn't explore the absurdity of modern society, it does exploit some of the absurd notions of even our greatest ancient civilizations. "The Worst Date Ever" takes the everything terrifying and horrendous about the world of dating and combines them into a comedy of errors.

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365 Micro Science Fiction I by Mehmet Kardaş (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

First-year stories of Micro Sci-Fi, which publishes daily micro science fiction on Twitter

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More Short Fuses (Four Short Stories) by Stephen Leather (203 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Four short stories from bestselling author Stephen Leather, plus opening chapters of five of his bestselling thrillers. The short stories are: Rules of Engagement (where Spider Shepherd has to help a friend who is in serious trouble with the police), The Constituency Meeting (where a group of old folks decide to commit a murder), Ghost Kids (where a holidaymaker takes more home from Thailand than he expected) and Massage Therapy (where the massage skills of a Thai masseuse change a man's life forever). There are also tasters of five of his bestselling novels, including Hard Landing, The Stretch and The Tunnel Rats. Stephen Leather is one of the UK's most successful thriller writers, an eBook and Sunday Times bestseller and author of the critically acclaimed Dan "Spider' Shepherd series and the Jack Nightingale supernatural detective novels. Before becoming a novelist he was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as The Times, the Daily Mirror, the Glasgow Herald, ...

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A World Unseen by Doug Ward (29 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Did you ever witness something that was so far from normal that you didn't dare tell anyone about it? This is a collection of short stories in that vein. Tales of cryptids and the paranormal that are so outlandish they can't possibly be true. Or so your mind would have you believe. From hair-raising encounters to bizarre life forms, these tales will surely chill you to the bones. So if you ever saw something out of the corner of your eye only to have it disappear when you looked that way, this book is for you.

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LUNCH IS TOO SHORT FOR LONG STORIES: Sixty short stories by Jenni Clarke (67 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Love to read but only have five minutes? These sixty short stories take you from gangster lands to alien planets, from a child's innocence to the jaded voice of the aged, from tasty food to technological glitches. Beware - each tightly written tale comes with a twist, and sometimes a dragon! Interview with the author- Q -Why flash fiction? A - I started flash fiction to hone my writing skills, but I fell in love with the short quirky stories and now write at least on a week. Q- Where did the title idea come from? A - I know many people who like to read but can't find the time to get sucked into a long story. These are quick to read but can linger in the head for the rest of the day. They are also great for people who are not big readers as they are short and punchy. Q- Are you planning on publishing more stories? A - Oh yes, the second volume of Lunch is Too Short will be out in the Autumn. Q- You said you use flash fiction to hone your skills, what else do you ...

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Because I Love Him (Because Of Love Book 2) by Christina OW (79 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

RE-EDITED WITH ADDED CONTENT Rafael DeLuca and Talia McKenna fall in love when the Italian business mogul goes to Boston to visit one of his family's companies international offices and she is assigned to be his guide. But Rafe is already engaged and his marriage is also meant to merge his father's and future father-in-law's companies. He calls off the wedding and just days later, he finds Talia in bed with his brother. Months later Rafe is ready to fulfil his obligation by marrying his fiancé and commit to his family responsibility but Talia crushes his wedding. She isn't ready to let go of him just yet.

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Horror Stories by James Flynn (382 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"Truly chilling, Flynn's stories will stick with you long after reading" -- Matthew Hutton, The Scare Room Podcast Horror Stories is a ghastly collection of tales, full of odd surprises and gruesome occurrences. Prepare to meet a deranged killer with a taste for autopsy, an eccentric stalker who's been following a victim for decades, a sectioned professor who lost his mind after witnessing an atrocity in the jungle, and much more. If you yearn for macabre horror, your search is over. Horror Stories is here to deliver. Get ready to be chilled, disturbed and shaken to your very core. Your nightmare starts here... "Creepy and mystifying, Flynn's weird tales make for a disturbing late-night read" -- Regina's Haunted Library "As someone who reads in a multitude of genres, it was an absolute delight to discover author James Flynn and his art of storytelling. Many of his stories contain a blend of genres that made each story unique unto itself. Flynn has perfected the ability to snare ...

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Settlers of Unassigned Lands (21St Century Prose) by Charles McLeod (University of Michigan Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In these seven stories spanning the Midwest to California, Charles McLeod brings us characters estranged from their homelands and locked in conflict with their past and present selves. In "How to Start Your Own Midwestern Ghost Town," an unnamed narrator hatches a plan to capitalize on rural decay. A porn star trying to transition to the mainstream does an interview with a German reporter in "The Subject of Our First Issue Is Art." In the title story, a closeted heroin dealer follows a ghostly girl into an Oakland graveyard. And in "Rancho Brava," the conductor of a focus group about corporate salsa keeps getting interrupted by visitors from the Old West. Alternating between the comic, the tragic, and the neurotic -- and often all three at once -- McLeod's second collection transports readers from the American mainstream to the dark edges of cities and the heartland's lost, forgotten towns, into the lives of people trying to decipher if they can escape their pasts, and at what cost.

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End of the Road by Jacques Antoine (Raptor Retreat Press) (434 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Roads end. They begin somewhere, too. In between, all manner of things happen: friendship, betrayal, horror and maybe even joy. For some, the End of the Road brings love and happiness, for others agony and suffering, and for a precious few, sorrow may lead to something revelatory. The potholes and pitfalls found in this anthology are many, but for every character, there is an end of the road. This road ends in a collection of short stories by 25 of the most gifted writers of our time. Intended for lovers of short fiction everywhere, the End of the Road is a must read for anyone intent on keeping current with the literary scene. Contributing authors: Brandon Hale Robert Thomas Saxon Andrew James Rozoff Anna J. McIntyre Donna B. McNicol Randall Morris James Rozoff Alison Blake Jeanette Raleigh L. S. Burton Jess Mountifield C. A. Newsome J R C Salter Michael Meyer E. B. Boggs David A. Cuban Scott Langrel John Daulton Kathleen Steed Chris Ward Jacques ...

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Ten Tangled Tales: For, Life's not a Fairy Tale! by Suduhita Mitra (51 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Unsettling Stories from Unheard Voices These stories traverse through the lives of ten ordinary individuals living in the USA and India (Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Varanasi and remote Arunachal Pradesh) but they all have one thing in common - their unexpected and convoluted reality. Sometimes regular life can be wicked! Hello Sunshine! In Minnesota, amidst the Covid19 pandemic, a neighborhood is scared about a different omen of death. What can be worse than the pandemic itself? Mirror Mirror on the wall A story unfolds in suburban Mumbai, leaving everyone perplexed. There is a schizophrenic husband with an illicit affair, and there is his crazy wife, who is supposedly hatching a plan to kill him. Who are they really? Only their mirror seems to know. Two truths and a lie In an affluent Kolkata neighborhood, an old man recites a story about the famous Kohinoor diamond, forcing the protagonist to question the present narrative. The Perfect Storm On a stormy night in remote Arunachal ...

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The Governess Gambit: A Wild Wynchesters Prequel by Erica Ridley (WebMotion) (2,326 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

An exciting prequel to THE DUKE HEIST. Meet the Wild Wynchesters: This fun-loving, caper-committing family of tight-knit siblings can't help but find love and adventure! Years ago, Chloe Wynchester and five other uniquely talented orphans were adopted by a wealthy baron with a secret mission: The motley Wynchester family fights for justice from the margins of high society. And the handsome, clever duke Chloe has long admired proves to be her worst enemy... An unscrupulous boarding school is exploiting orphans in a secret workhouse. Baron Vanderbean plots a daring rescue. When illness befalls him, Chloe must take the reins. But how can a lifelong wallflower lead the charge to save the children? "I want to be a Wynchester!" -- Eloisa James

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Love Those Curves: Instalove Romance Box Set (Sara's Dreams) by Sara Hazel (601 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The perfect introduction to the sugary sweet and steamy world of Sara Hazel! This box set contains three of my curvy romance novellas in a wide range of genres that I write in. All books have that Instalove flavor you've come to expect from me. Books Included: Mafia Romance -- Dirty Curvy Dark Romance -- Her Curves: His Obsession (Book 1 in the Her Curves series!) Mountain Man Romance -- Mountain Man's Curvy Love

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Tales of Tervia - Gripping High Fantasy Stories From A Monstrous World by Richie Billing (65 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

"Billing is an imagination stoker, a writer cloaked in humanity's secrets, with a coveted writing style that grips a reader's own inner demons. He is an author to watch." Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews "Strange, new monsters, different heroes and endings that make the reader think, 'What will happen next?' P.K. Macy Readers of Joe Abercrombie and George RR Martin will appreciate the gritty realism of Richie Billing's writing, yet at times it possesses a light-hearted and humorous touch akin to the works of James Barclay and Nicholas Eames. And for those who adore the coming of age heroes of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, you'll find characters that will whisk you away on epic journeys of discovery, intrigue, friendship and love. Tervia. A land of forgotten magic, foul beasts, and heroes in all shapes and sizes. Marry yourself to the causes of a dynamic and charismatic cast of characters as they battle their way through the gritty high fantasy world of Tervia. Their ...

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Breadcrumbs: A Collection of Spiritual and Philosophical Essays by Francis J. Shaw (66 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Read any good stories lately? I am sure you have. They sent you on a journey -- perhaps to another place, a different time... somewhere you have never been before. Tales, yarns, legends and fables fill our human history, and stories are as powerful today as they have always been. Have you ever wondered why you can't resist going? It's time to find out... Breadcrumbs invites you to further adventures. Traveling across time, along crooked paths, wooded trails, and on mountain tops, you will discover: ?Why stories are critical to well-being and the hidden mystery you are searching to uncover ?How to interpret the twists and turns of life and find the meaning that makes all the difference ?How to identify the breadcrumbs that reveal the most important story of them all In this collection you will meet some familiar friends and perhaps make some new ones: ?In Breadcrumbs, we are on the yellow brick with Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and in the woods with Hänsel and Gretel. Two ...

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Mehbub Gulley : Short Stories from India by Thanksy Francis (Notion Press) (63 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

"There is a delicate humour here that will have you laughing out loud." - Rohini Nair, Asian Age (Mumbai & Pune) "(Her) style is simple yet she keeps one absorbed in the fate of her characters through observation, insight and a sense of humour." - Eunice De Souza, Mumbai Mirror Stefan, an art collector from Vienna, engrossed in his search for a meaning in life, finds a treasure under the shadows of the Charminar in the shape of a brown nymph with a small round face, wearing large glasses and sporting a severe look. But then he has the matter of the hockey sticks to contend with. "Hockey sticks seemed to be rated as the favourite article of accoutrement for men having a higher-than-the-average sense of moral outrage in India". Stefan has the task of convincing Qudsiya's hockey stick wielding uncles that he means well... In New Ashokapur, Deputy Secretary Shiva Shambo is faced with the formidable challenge of launching the Stink Bum, an ultimate smelly weapon of aggression against ...

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Charity Girl: A Nellie Bly Novelette (The Adventures of Nellie Bly Book 2) by David Blixt (Sordelet Ink) (145 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A gripping sequel to the bestselling novel What Girls Are Good For, following the real-life reporting of undercover journalist Nellie Bly! Fresh from her harrowing escape from the madhouse on Blackwell's Island, undercover reporter Nellie Bly receives a letter that launches her next crusading investigation -- what becomes of unwanted children in Victorian New York? Discovering the wide range of reasons children are abandoned, even Bly's characteristic pluck fails her as she chases down the doctors who buy and sell babies! Based on real events, Bly's own reporting, and actual letters left with orphans, this heartrending story follows Nellie Bly as she struggles to answer a single, devastating question: "What becomes of babies?" Praise for What Girls Are Good For: "David Blixt pens a heroine for the ages in "What Girls Are Good For," which follows the extraordinary career of pioneer newspaperwoman Nellie Bly. A pint-sized dynamo who refuses to stay in the kitchen, Nellie fights tooth ...

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UNKNOWN THREAT (MARSHAL SERIES BOOK 1) by Robin Lyons (Singing Dog Media) (65 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A Mystery/Thriller based on disturbing reality. Sergeant Mac MacKenna retires after 20 years as a pararescueman in an elite special ops unit in the U.S. Air Force and returns to his hometown. Aiding others at all costs is what the air force trained Mac to do -- it's all he's known for his entire adult life. Mac admittedly knows nothing about children or school other than he remembers being a child and attending school. When the police chief asks Mac to pose as a marshal at Brookfield Academy to rid the school of crime -- he accepts the mission. Soon enough, Mac's former life of loaded weapons and death-defying rescues is replaced with tangled webs of deceit, twisted wealthy and powerful people, murder, and a dangerous den of corruption disguised as a prestigious academy. Unfortunately for Mac, meddling with the rich can have deadly consequences.

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Take Me Back by Jenny Bloom (162 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

For Kendra Evans, the last person she expected to see was her former ex, Ellie. After ten years, a whole boatload of drama and drugs that changed their relationship for the worst, Kendra didn't know if she should get involved. However, when Ellie gets hired to work for Kendra, Kendra starts to realize that she may be a different person, which makes Kendra wonder a few things. One of them is whether she can forgive and forget, after all these years, or will the pain of the past still sit there. Can Kendra learn to love again or is that flame long blown-out. Ellie Greene just wants to be seen as normal. As a former drug addict, she knows that her past will always haunt her. But, one thing that stayed at the forefront of her mind, even after all these years, was Kendra. When Ellie gets hired to work for her, she knows that Kendra still sees her as the mess she was years ago Ellie wants to prove her worth, and show her that yes, while she is a recovering drug addict, she is a human ...

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Future's Ending: A Science Fiction Short Story Anthology by Gene Michaels (201 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

When our future ends, what will you be doing? The question about how the world will end is as old as we are. As we are carried towards an ever more uncertain future on an overpopulated planet, which appears destined for destruction, this question takes on an even greater significance. Future's Ending is a collection of short Science Fiction stories which look at the possible outcomes for an out-of-control world. With tales of artificial intelligence, time travel, eternal life, and other themes which define the futuristic genre, this is a collection which takes inspiration from Science Fiction giants such as Robert Heinlein and Ray Bradbury. The stories in Future's Ending use the unpredictable nature of mankind and the unsolvable problem of overpopulation as their foundation, offering thrilling and inspiring tales, which will keep readers turning the pages until the very end. The stories in Future's Ending use the unpredictable nature of mankind and the unsolvable problem of ...

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A Cornish Christmas Reunion (A Wedding in Cornwall) by Laura Briggs (3,785 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Spend the holidays in a cosy Cornish village with this heartwarming reunion story to the best-selling series 'A Wedding in Cornwall'! Event planner Julianne Rose has her hands full as Cliffs House prepares for the manor's first Christmas open house in decades. But with her husband Matt temporarily teaching on the other side of the Pond and their baby to care for, it's all Julianne can do to focus on the festivities--and she's not the only one. Her friend and former assistant Kitty has a quandary of her own to solve, Pippa has an unruly child demanding sweets, and even visiting Dinah's gingerbread biscuits can't fully cheer them as the holiday grows near. And as the weather threatens to cancel overseas flights, Julianne can't help but worry that her much-anticipated Christmas plans with Matt are in jeopardy. Will it be a Christmas to remember at Cliffs House? Will dangerous winter weather keep Matt from returning home in time for the holidays? And is Julianne and Matt's baby as ...

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A Place in Time: A Ghost mystery (The Spirit of Peterborough Book 1) by Tom Goymour (Verbum Publications) (210 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

An ancient artefact, and a mystery ghost The unlikely discovery of an ancient artefact changes the life of Neil Pressland. His wife Judy, and best friend Nasra wonder what it has got to do with any of them - especially as the find took place over a decade ago? A mystery ghost figure appears from many centuries earlier but what Neil must discover is why he is haunted by the present. British ghost stories with a hint of Time travel? The first of a series of stories based in Peterborough UK. Just an ordinary city full of people like you and me, steeped in history and totally unique, but it could be anywhere, really, it could. Every city holds secrets from its past that lie dormant ready to affect the future, but what if there was more than that? What happens when something from another time rises to the surface to confront us? The three of them soon find themselves drawn into something very deep and dark that is shaping their future. Spooky mysteries have their way of piecing the ...

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The Sea Rose by Amylynn Bright (73 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

When Roselyn's ship goes down in a terrible storm she's sure she'll never see her fiancé again. After she regains consciousness she finds herself on a pirate ship, Neptune's Revenge, and in the bed of a famous pirate, Handsome Jack. Roselyn has no idea how much her heart yearns for adventure until it is thrust upon her. By the time they arrive in the pirate capital of Nassau, will her minister fiancé still want her? Will she still want him? Will Jack even let her go? Hopefully, a wild jail break is the only break in store for her...

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13 Tales To Give You Night Terrors by Erin Callahan (119 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Murder, mayhem, maniacs... these thirteen horror stories are guaranteed to give you night terrors! Journey with us into the dark heart of horror as authors from around the globe reveal their deepest fears. From Scotland and England across the Atlantic to the USA, we meet a pair of twins with a sick sense of humor, a troubled family tormented by ghosts, and a man who keeps a chupacabra as a pet. Plus a department store massacre, a terrifying costumed stalker, and much, much more. Stories by Troy H. Gardner, Jonathan Hatfull, Rosie Fletcher, Erin Callahan, Vinny Negron, Scott Clark, Tom Rimer and Elliot Arthur Cross.

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The Wife – Part One: A gripping psychological thriller full of twists and lies (The Wife series) by ML Roberts (4,204 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If you can't stop watching Doctor Foster and The Affair, you won't be able to put down this chilling new four-part series. 'I was hooked from the moment I started reading' USA TODAY bestseller Sue Fortin Michael and Ellie are that couple. The ones who have it all. Success, charm, trust... but no relationship is perfect and the events of the past cast a shadow over their charmed life together. When lecturer Michael starts to mentor a new student, Ellie fears that history is repeating itself. As paranoia takes its ugly hold, it's clear some things just can't be forgotten... or forgiven.

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Catching the Light: Four women, four compelling short stories by Mary Grand (909 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

If you're looking for a heart-warming set of stories that will keep you riveted and captivated, then Mary Grand's new collection of four short stories is the perfect read for you. In "Belonging," a young Deaf woman finds her place in a new relationship, while in "The New Arrival," Rachel, hiding a secret, discovers an unexpected connection with a loving, crazy cocker spaniel. "Catching the Light" tells the story of a woman whose dream of a fairytale prince is shattered on her honeymoon, while "The Outing" reveals a secret mission that uncovers much more than Kay could have imagined. Also included is an excerpt from Mary Grand's full-length novel, "Free to Be Tegan," which follows Tegan's journey of courage and survival when she is cast out of her cult and left vulnerable and naive. With writing compared to the popular contemporary women's authors Kate Atkinson, Adele Parks, Maeve Binchy, and Diane Chamberlain, this is an easy read that you won't be able to put down. If you enjoyed ...

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Regendered by L.E. Smart (45 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's collection of stories featuring the world's greatest consulting detective has now been re-written, with all the characters regendered. Now follow Miss Sherlock Holmes as she uses her unparalleled powers of deduction to solve her most challenging mysteries. The Adventures of Sherlock Homes is a collection of twelve of the best stories featuring the great detective. From unravelling the curious circumstances her new client finds herself in in The Red-Headed League to discovering the mysterious cause of death during The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Miss Sherlock Holmes's powers of deduction will astound you!

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When the Lights Go Out - Ink Slingers' Halloween Anthology by Joleene Naylor (129 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

A collection of twenty-five short stories just in time for Halloween. Enjoy thrills, chills, and mysteries. Meet ghosts, demons, vampires, and monsters everywhere from dark city streets to the English countryside. Scares lurk in the most unexpected places and, when the lights go out, no where is safe and no one will be spared.

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The Handsomest Man in the Country, #1 The Traherns (The Trahern Western Pioneer Series) by Nancy Radke (Bedrock Distribution LLC) (434 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Mally searches for a better future. A marriage arranged by a wagon train scout. Once married, the man of her dreams rides by.

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A Game of Persuasion: Extended Prologue for The Art of Ruining a Rake (Scandalous Spinsters Book 3) by Emma Locke (Intrepid Reads) (684 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Publisher's Note: This story is continued in the full-length novel The Art of Ruining a Rake, and is intended as bonus content or as an introduction to the Scandalous Spinsters Series. A NIGHT SHE'LL NEVER FORGET... Miss Lucy Lancester has loved her brother's best friend, Roman Alexander, for as long as she can remember. So devotedly, she's vowed never to marry anyone else. But her beloved libertine is hardly aware of her existence, and not the least deserving of her affection. Deciding her cause is lost, she makes plans to open a girls' school in Bath. There's just one thing she needs to do before she confirms her spinsterhood forever: spend one blissful night in Roman's arms. But her handsome rogue isn't ready to have the tables turned. It will take more than a coquettish smile to turn his head. She must play a game... of persuasion.

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The Viscount's Tempting Minx: Regency Romance Novella (Dukes of War Book 1) by Erica Ridley (WebMotion) (8,931 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

A heartwarming, laugh-out-loud, feel-good romp from a New York Times bestselling author: Certain individuals might consider Lady Amelia Pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help. Why, the latest on-dit is that rakish Viscount Sheffield is canceling the fete of the year because he hasn't time for silly soirees. He doesn't need time -- he needs her! When a flash of lightning destroys the venue for his family's annual Christmas ball, Lord Benedict Sheffield intends to enjoy a relaxing holiday for once. But after twelve days of beguiling Lady Amelia's guerrilla tactics, he's up to his cravat with tinsel... and tumbling head over heels in love. Regency Era Historical Romance Novella The Dukes of War historical romance books in series order: • The Viscount's Tempting Minx • The Earl's Defiant Wallflower • The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress • The Major's Faux Fiancee • The Brigadier's Runaway Bride • The Pirate's ...

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Box of Darkness (The Box Set Book 1) by William Todd Rose (144 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

From the dark and twisted imagination of author William Todd Rose comes two free e-books guaranteed to thrill and delight. In each volume lies a mini-collection of stories which gives the reader a unique peek into the mind of the writer The Google+ Insider's Guide named as one of their top 32 authors to follow. Open the Box of Darkness to delve into a nightmare world of the macabre. Within these pages lurk refugees from a madman's nightmares. From traditional terrors such as vampires and ghosts to bizarre fetish-horrors of the author's own design,this book is for serious lovers of horror.

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Forty Stories: New Writing from Harper Perennial (eBook Original) by Harper Perennial (16 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Forty Stories is the first long-form work published under the aegis of Fifty-Two Stories, the short fiction blog of Harper Perennial. Since its inception in 2009, Fifty-Two Stories (www.fiftytwostories.com) has hosted work by writers both new and established, including Neil Gaiman, Louise Erdrich, Mary Gaitskill, Dennis Cooper, Jennifer Haigh, Tom Piazza, Lydia Peelle, Willy Vlautin, Marcy Dermansky, and more. Fifty-Two Stories has attracted particular attention for the early exposure it has given to innovative young writers such as Blake Butler, Ben Greenman, Amelia Gray, Seth Fried, and Catherine Lacey. Forty Stories features work by Harper Perennial authors including Butler, Greenman, Elizabeth Crane, Adam Wilson, Matthew Norman, and Greg Bardsley. It also includes stories by novelists Jess Walter (Beautiful Ruins) and Shane Jones (Daniel Fights a Hurricane), and acclaimed short-form writers Jamie Quatro (I Want to Show You More), Roxane Gay, and Lindsay Hunter. New voices include ...

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Short Fuses (Four free short stories) by Stephen Leather (Three Elephants) (1,228 Review)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Four free short stories from bestselling author Stephen Leather, plus opening chapters of six of his bestselling thrillers. The short stories are: Breaking In (where a burglar gets more than he bargained for when he breaks into a London house), Strangers On A Train (where a mugging on a train doesn't go to plan), Inspector Zhang and the Hotel Guest (where the Singaporean detective solves a mystery) and Cat's Eyes (the backstory of a Bangkok go-go dancer). There are also tasters of six of his bestselling novels, including The Chinaman, The Vets and The Birthday Girl. Stephen Leather is one of the UK's most successful thriller writers. He was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as The Times, the Daily Mail and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Before that, he was employed as a biochemist for ICI, shovelled limestone in a quarry, worked as a baker, a petrol pump attendant, a barman, and worked for the Inland Revenue. He began writing full time in 1992. His ...

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Orientation: A Story: And Other Stories by Daniel Orozco (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) (189 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Orientation introduces a writer at the height of his powers, whose work surely invites us to reassess the landscape of American fiction. A new employee's first-day office tour includes descriptions of other workers' most private thoughts and actions. "Orientation" is a story from Daniel Orozco's critically acclaimed collection of the same name, which leads the reader through the hidden lives and moral philosophies of bridge painters, men housebound by obesity, office temps, and warehouse workers. He reveals the secret pleasures of late-night supermarket trips for cookie binges, exceptional data entry, and an exiled dictator's occasional piss on the U.S. embassy. A love affair blooms between two officers in the impartially worded pages of a police blotter; during an earthquake, the consciousness of the entire state of California shakes free for examination.

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