Wildfire (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 3) by Chelle Bliss (3,135 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Can a bossy biker tame Tamara Gallo? Tamara Gallo was missing something in life. Looking for adventure, she takes off, searching for a hot biker who can deliver more than a good time. But once inside the Disciples Compound, she may get more than she bargained for. The badass biker thought he had everything he wanted. He had his freedom, the open road, and the brotherhood. But after being tasked with protecting an innocent, he realizes he's missing the most important thing of all... But can the bossy biker tame the wild child, or will she be too much for him to handle? Wildfire is the third book in the new steamy MC romance Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. If you love a dirty talkin', tough-as-nails, smooth-as-sin bad boy with tons of heat and a wickedly wild ride, Wildfire will deliver. Men of Inked: Heatwave Series: Book 1 - Flame Book 2 - Burn Book 3 - Wildfire Book 4 - Blaze Book 5 - Ignite Book 6 - Spark Book 7 - Ember Book 8 - Singe Book 9 - Ashes

Genre: Sagas

Dark Lair Trilogy: Wyvern by DJ O'Brien (16 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The lost crystals of power have been found, now all they need is the Key... The Prince of Shade stirs and grows impatient. The time is close... soon he will be free and the world will burn! War plagues the lands anew, and unity is lost. Three thousand are the years that have been counted since the Evil was vanquished. Three were the races who stood against the hated Foe and three the number of crystals used to bar the door to his prison. But the glory days have gone. The mighty heroes are no more and the races no longer commune. Man has turned against man, while the true enemy grows strong. Time... runs short... Soon the torment will begin... again! Dark Lair Trilogy: Save a princess, win a lost war, defeat Evil, and stay alive... Dark Lair Trilogy: Wyvern Reviews Reviewed by Terri Stepek for Reader Views (11/01/2024) 5/5-Stars In "Wyvern," fantasy fans will find all their boxes checked. There are dark forces at work, armies marching, dragons, wyverns, witches, fae, and all manner of mythical creatures in a world that faces chaos at the hands of evil. There is action, adventure, loyalty, treachery, a kidnapped princess, a king in sorrow, and the rise of an unexpected leader. Some will survive, many will fall. A few lucky ones will even find love. Fans of dark, epic, regency-style fantasies will love this, the beginning of a classic trilogy. Full Review: https://readerviewsarchives.wordpress.com/2024/01/11/wyvern-by-dj-obrien/ Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (22/02/2024) 5/5-Stars Author D J O'Brien has crafted a work that offers stacks of epic fantasy and brilliant adventure, creating a compelling narrative filled with tension and intrigue... The richly imagined world utilizes some fantastic descriptive lexis to bring it to life beyond the cinematic, offering a multi-sensory experience that feels like you've been thrown into the center of it all. I also really appreciated the close narrative work that's gone into creating the diverse cast of ...

Genre: Fantasy

Dare to be Wicked (Daring Daughters Book 1) by Emma V Leech (1,233 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do... Dare to be Wicked Two daring daughters... Lady Elizabeth and Lady Charlotte are the daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin. Raised by an unconventional mother and an indulgent if overprotective father, they both strain against the rigid morality of the era. The fashionable image of a meek, weak young lady, prone to swooning at the least provocation, is one that makes them seethe with frustration. Their handsome childhood friend... Cassius Cadogan, Viscount Oakley, is the only child of the Earl and Countess of St Clair. Beloved and indulged, he is popular, gloriously handsome and a talented artist. Returning from two years of study in France, his friendship with both sisters becomes strained as jealousy raises its head. A situation not helped by the two mysterious Frenchmen who have accompanied him home. And a simmering sibling rivalry... Passion, art, and secrets prove to be a combustible combination, and someone will undoubtedly get burned. ?????A wonderful book to launch the series ~ Amazon Customer **** This is the first book in a series and focuses on the children of The GIrls Who Dare series. They can be read separate from Girls Who Dare; however for a more intimate experience, one should read the Girls Who Dare first. Reading order for Daring Daughters is as follows: • Dare to be Wicked • Dare to be Brazen • Dare to be Wild • Dare to Cause a Scandal • Dare it all for Love • The Trouble with a Dare • Dare to Risk it All • The Mistletoe Dare • Just a Little Daring ??? 'Heat rating of 3' -Spicy and provocative, but not erotica.

Genre: Romance

Tumblewick: Real love never dies by Antony Barmew (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Fourteen years after Alice's untimely death, Jim takes a redundancy package and buys a fisherman's cottage on the west coast of Scotland, a dream he and his late wife once had. There, he encounters a mysterious woman who leads him to believe Alice's accident may have been connected to an event that took place over a hundred years ago. Is he losing his mind or is the past trying to tell him something?

Genre: Romance

The Fallen Prophet (The Dark Prophecy Book 1) by Cody Loewen (12 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

One tragedy will change everything A single moment of terror and grief will lead to the awakening of an ancient destiny that she never knew existed. When everything that Lykara loves is ripped away from her, an anger is born that consumes her every thought. Following her vowed path of vengeance, she soon finds herself on a journey much bigger than she could have ever imagined, alongside a partner who seems made to fight beside her, and chasing a prophesy that only one mysterious figure seems to know anything about. Wielding the sword of her ancient bloodline, it seems as though nothing will stop her mission. Will Lykara be able to achieve victory over her sworn enemy, saving the world in the process? Or will her inner darkness consume her before she gets the chance?

Genre: Fantasy

Six Mile Creek by Richard Helms (Back Alley Books) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A riveting new rural thriller from three-time Shamus Award nominee and two-time Derringer Award winner Richard Helms! Prosperity, North Carolina, used to be a red clay farming community populated mostly by the descendents of families that had settled the land over two centuries earlier. Then, developers from a huge city in the next county discovered its rolling hills and winding streams, and decided to turn it into a suburb. Former Atlanta cop and hometown high school football hero Judd Wheeler returned to Prosperity eight years ago to take a position as the Chief of the new Police Department. With one tragic exception, it's been a quiet, uneventful job. Now, the body of a young illegal immigrant Mexican girl has been found alongside the banks of Six Mile Creek. For the first time since his return to Prosperity, Wheeler finds himself with a murder on his hands. His investigation will place him in direct opposition with his closest childhood friend, ratchet up racial and class tensions in a community already stretched to the limit, and nearly tear his quiet little town to pieces as he searches for the murderer of Gypsy Camareno. At the same time, coincidences he can't ignore will stoke Chief Wheeler's own nightmares of terrible events years earlier, and interfere with his ability to see the case clearly. In the small North Carolina town of Prosperity, the line between desperation and salvation runs right down the middle of Six Mile Creek. "Six Mile Creek is the most engrossing crime novel I've read all year! This is a real story, with real characters. For me, that's as good as it gets!" -Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award winning author of The Lock Artist "... When the body of a Mexican migrant worker is found along the banks of Six Mile Creek, Police Chief Judd Wheeler uncovers his town's dark side. Discrimination against migrant Hispanics and tensions between old residents and newbies keep the plot moving to an unexpected ending." -Library Journal "... Tightly ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Redeemer of the Dead: A LitRPG Apocalypse (The System Apocalypse Book 2) by Tao Wong (Starlit Publishing) (3,442 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

When all is lost, what makes you go on? His life a wasteland post-System integration, John Lee struggles to deal with the weight of a world irrevocably changed. Given great power by chance, his Levels a by-product of a rage that he finds unable to quench, John struggles to find the balance between a hatred for the System that destroyed his world and the benefits it gives him, allowing him to save even more. Yet, as he draws survivors across the Yukon to Whitehorse, dangers grow in the deep wilderness, out of sight. It's a race between Leveling and safety, for John and his friends. One that they might be losing. Redeemer of the Dead is the second book in the post-apocalyptic LitRPG bestselling series, the System Apocalypse. It combines urban fantasy, science fiction and apocalyptic elements along with video game mechanics.

Genre: Science Fiction

Helter Skelter (Corpalism Book 7) by Arun D Ellis (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Louis, a promising military historian in his final year at university, was living a happy life filled with love and potential. However, everything changed when a shocking family secret was revealed. Louis discovered that his beloved great-grandfather was a member of the SS, and on his deathbed, he defended the actions of the Fuhrer and denied the Holocaust. This revelation left Louis desperate to understand how someone he trusted could have been capable of such evil. He embarked on a journey of research, unsure of what he would uncover and how he would cope with the truth. As Louis delved deeper into his family's past, darker forces were gathering. Sir Phillip Blackmore, the head of British secret intelligence, was becoming increasingly concerned about the growing influence of Israel in America. He feared that Britain would soon be relegated to the shadows of history and began working on a plan to remind Israel and her financial backers of Britain's loyalty. Louis was caught in the middle of a complex web of secrets and power struggles. He was determined to uncover the truth about his family's past, but he was also aware of the dangerous forces at play. As he continued his research, he wondered if he would ever be able to reconcile the actions of his great-grandfather with the man he had known and loved. And with Sir Phillip's plan looming over him, Louis was unsure if he would ever be able to choose his own path in life.

Genre: Political

Only Theo : A Single Dad Romance (Broken Point Book 3) by A. K. Steel (201 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Theo Walker is exactly my type. And that's a really big problem. I don't have room in my life for a man. But from the moment he flashed that charming smile, I knew the sexy single dad detective could fulfill every one of my dark fantasies. Persistent and upfront about his intentions, Theo wastes no time making it clear he wants to have some fun, and I'm the only girl who will do. Despite my apprehensions, he persuades me to give in to temptation and live a little with him. The chemistry between us is scorching, and I find myself falling hard and fast, even though I know I shouldn't. Because what Theo doesn't know is that I'm running from my past, and I'm terrified it's about to catch up with me.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Return of her Dear Viscount: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks (160 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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 this chaos, the only certainty is this; he will never let the love of his life get hurt again... Even though they cannot hide their love for each other anymore, Rose and Henry have to confront class differences, and people that insist on tearing them apart. Will the two of them find the courage to defeat social expectations? Or will they find themselves fighting for a love that could never flourish? "The Return of her Dear Viscount" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Dark, Dead, Deep: A Reverse Harem Mermaid Romance (Twilight Lake - Book 1) by Michaela Haze (Dirty Jeans Publishing) (231 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Lady Maeve Cruinn will never take the High Throne. Her uncle has made sure of that. All she has to do is keep her head down, make the migration and the offering to the gods, and all the magic she could wish for will be hers. When the migration goes wrong, and Maeve gets caught up in the decade-long war between the undine and the other creeds of the Twilight Lake, she is certain she will die. After all, the merfolk, the selkies, the kelpies, and the nymphs are her enemies. It doesn't matter that the four fae males who have captured her look like they were crafted by Belisama. Maeve can't let her guard down for a moment. But her mother's prophecy weighs heavy on Maeve's mind. "When the five creeds meet over the divide of war, only then will the lake know peace." Each of the males is more infuriating than the last. Can they put aside their differences long enough to end the war under the waves, or will Fate have other ideas? **The Dead, Dark, Deep is a fae romance set in Aos Si (Land of the Fae). This is a reverse harem romance and a slow burn. This is a dark fantasy romance. This is the first book in the Twilight Lake Series. Contains MMF, MFM and MM scenes.**

Genre: Fantasy

The Call: A Psychic Paranormal Romantic Comedy (Building the Circle Book 1) by Maggie M Lily (4,015 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Imagine being splattered with mud, drenched by a downpour, and landing in the arms of unexpected love. Bold, decisive, and determined, Matilda Benton is not your typical consultant. As a self-employed strategist in the liquor industry, she lands a career-defining opportunity with the opulent Trellis Industries. Tasked with building a new beer brand, she has everything meticulously planned -- until she doesn't. Drenched, muddy, and babbling about a mishap, Matilda arrives late to a crucial meeting, standing soaked in the doorway of Jacob Trellis's office. Expecting a meltdown, Jacob is taken aback when not a single tear mars Matilda's determined face. Instead of crumbling under pressure, she challenges him at pool -- his own sanctuary -- and wins, not just the game but a special place in the hearts of the Trellis clan. As Matilda and Jacob navigate a chaotic path to love, they encounter a quirky mix of raucous family dynamics, uproariously inappropriate moments, and psychic twists. "The Call" is the first book in a paranormal romance series that strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart. With characters who are a little psychic, a bit empathic, and entirely endearing, Maggie M. Lily invites you to fall in love with the Trellis family. Expect laugh-out-loud scenes, swoon-worthy romance, and a smattering of wild surprises. Recommended for readers 18+ due to strong language and steamy scenes, "The Call" promises to be an unforgettable ride. Grab your copy today and join Matilda and Jacob as they discover that love, like life, is best enjoyed with a sense of humor and a touch of the paranormal.

Genre: Romance

WHO WILL WEEP FOR ME by Peter Glassman (7 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

A medical student, a law student, a dental student and a mob-connected friend have increased their bond from high school days when one of their group is murdered. Deborah Sterling, a Boston hospital nurse was the 7th victim of the Boston Stocking Killer and the group's only female confidant. The four grief-stricken enraged men pool their resources to seek out and destroy the murderer amidst fruitless efforts by Boston Police and FBI resources in the tumultuous 1960's. Edmund Sorelli, the Boston Stocking Killer, targets young nurses fitting the profile of his unwed nurse mother. A common thread from the characters' teenage experiences produces a lethal confrontation a step ahead of the BPD and the Federal Agency.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Redemption of Claudius Brand (Claudius and Tessa Book 3) by Allison Miller (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Time has come full circle for Tessa Marlowe, bringing her back to the yellow house in Eden. After a horrifying encounter with a fish like monster, Tessa is sent back in time to 1922. Once there, she is greeted by Claudius Brand, a man she knows to have died in a factory explosion on 1937. Figuring all she has to do is warn him and she can return to her own time, Tessa does that. However, as she looks into her future, she sees things she'd rather not come to fruition. Choosing to remain with Claudius, passion blooms between them. However, those that wish to cause Tessa and Claudius harm won't let a century's difference stop them.

Genre: Horror

Fariidinus Book 3 by L. E. Parr (9 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Kirin and Stone and all their allies are engaged in all out civil war in the Heartland. Stone's undermanned army is valiant but faces incredible odds. Kirin, as a fariidinus queane, continues to change physically. The inevitable face-to-face confrontation between Kirin and Letal is terrifying all those who fight for her and love her.

Genre: Action & Adventure

To No Avail (2nd New Edition) by EK Powers (6 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

"TO NO AVAIL" and the sequel to the first twisted novel "Hidden Revenge" thrusts readers into a gripping tale of ambition, deception, and obsession. At its core, the story revolves around two brilliant minds, Dr. Steven Chang and Dr. David Wong, who led Beijing Global Research, an organization committed to battling China's most debilitating diseases. Their lives take a thrilling turn when they create an ingenious microchip with the potential to redefine the world of sports. However, the microchip's allure attracts the attention of Jason Gilbert, a former SLBA champion turned league president, who harbors a shadowy agenda. What follows is a relentless game of secrecy, with Gilbert clandestinely recruiting SLBA players to implant the revolutionary device in exchange for a share of the profits, all while concealing it from the league's board. A supernatural attack on Gilbert throws the story into a dizzying whirlwind of suspense, as Dr. Chang becomes ensnared by greed, transforming into a formidable antagonist hell-bent on recovering the list of implanted players and the vast wealth associated with it. Teaming up with Dr. David Wong, they embark on a treacherous journey to America, showing an unshakable resolve to obtain their objectives. As the stakes escalate and tensions reach an unprecedented height, the fate of the microchip and the lives intertwined with it hang in the balance, offering a pulse-pounding narrative filled with high-stakes drama, intrigue, and unexpected revelations.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Emma by Jane Austen (E-BOOKARAMA) (8,155 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

"Emma", the book that was written by English descent woman author Jane Austen when she was thirty-nine, is one of the most beloved novels of her. It is said that "Emma" was the favourite novel of herself too. "Emma" was published in 1915 and since then it has always been appreciated and read by so many. In "Emma", Jane Austen who is regarded as the best English author after Shakespeare deals with tangled relationships take place in England of 19th century. Just like it is in her other books, she used an immersive writing style, though its progress slowly. "Emma" is quite predictable as for its ending, yet enjoyable; it is not a burden to read, rather very gripping. Young and beautiful Emma Woodhouse meddles in the love lives of her friends. After convincing her companion Harriet Smith to break off her engagement to a man Emma believes to be too common, a series of misunderstandings eventually teaches Emma that she doesn't know what's best for everyone. At the end, she finds happiness with her beloved Mr. Knightley.

Genre: Classics

The Stars Beyond the Stone (The Price of Magic Book 3) by Bonnie Wynne (264 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

The Scions roam free, and only the sorceress can hunt them... After the battle with storm god Molech Suun, a city is in ruins and a new Archmage holds the Syndicate's leash. But while Gwyn has accepted her fate - to hunt down and destroy the remaining Scions - her loyalty is still to her old master Faolan, held captive by a cunning necromancer. Saving Faolan means leaving the wizards and the Clockwork City behind. With the shapeshifter Lucian at her side, Gwyn embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea, to lands where pirate kings rule and wild magic sings. But sorceresses are heir to a dark legacy of blood - and Gwyn soon finds that she's the one being hunted. The Scions want her dead, and a new enemy sends threats and warnings that can't be ignored. As Gwyn struggles to balance her desires and her destiny, she finds herself unprepared for what awaits her beyond the city walls. And far to the south, amid the ashes of a fallen kingdom, a familiar foe is setting deadly plans in motion... The Stars Beyond the Stone is the dazzling third instalment in Bonnie Wynne's epic fantasy saga, The Price of Magic.

Genre: Horror

I Have An Infinite Fusion Skill In Battlefield Of All Race: System Cultivation Fantasy by Sophia Ava (6 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Countless races time-traveled to the battlefield of ten thousand races. The protagonist is also one of them. But he has an infinite fusion skill. [Six-winged Angel] + [Six-Winged Angel] = [Twelve Winged Angel] [Elf Goddess] + [Elf Goddess] = [Elf Lord] ...

Genre: Fantasy

An Unlikely Hero (Enigma Series Book 1) by Tierney James (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform) (340 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A Stay-At-Home Mom Thrown Into The Fight Against Terrorism For intelligent, stay-at-home mom Tessa Scott, now is the time to be a hero, or end up dead. The choice will change her life forever. An Unlikely Hero, the gripping action thriller by Tierney James, delivers a modern-day heroine amidst terrorists, operatives, and brilliant scientists in a race to save the country from a new kind of danger. In the tradition of Nora Roberts or Elizabeth Lowell, this heart-racing tale of high stakes and misguided missiles is packed with intrigue and plot twists that threaten our way of life. >>>A Relaxing Week Upturned By An Encounter With Terrorists Tessa Scott is living the American dream - big house, successful husband, and three beautiful children. No one would suspect a Libyan terrorist is at work nearby. When Tessa sends her family on vacation after another fight with her husband, she is expecting a relaxing week of solitude. Instead she is confronted with a bomb in her backyard, and the terrorist group who are looking for it. Tessa survives only due to the entrance of Captain Chase Hunter, a man who seems just as dangerous as the terrorists. Unsure who she can trust, Tessa is drawn into his secret world of terrorists and national security. Powerless to resist Tessa is forced to survive the unthinkable, from confronting perilous brushes with death to becoming a sitting duck for men who are out to savage the world as we know it. >>>An Unlikely Partnership Meanwhile, the self-possessed Captain Hunter finds that Tessa Scott is affecting him in a way he thought no woman could. The two are forced into a complicated partnership as they work together to unravel a terrorist plot that will affect thousands of people. The stakes are raised when Tessa discovers that her family is in danger from the same terrorists. Will Captain Hunter save them, or is he looking to Tessa to save him? >>>An Unlikely Hero Is An Enthralling Tale A seemingly ordinary woman is compelled to emerge ...

Genre: Women's Fiction

Chosen: The Two Battles [Chosen, 2] by K.I. Price (6 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Murder. Betrayal. Mayhem. The nefarious Overlord has made his move, and the world of Kambia trembles with fear. But where there is darkness, there is also light, and the Chosen, Empress Zalira, and the wizards of Kambia stand ready to fight. Chosen: The Two Battles by K.I. Price is a world-spanning fantasy epic that follows Zuri, Phenyo, Evrik, and Ra as they navigate two great battles with the help of new allies, including a mysterious warrior whose destiny is entwined with their own. As the Nevareyt fight to save the massive, ancient tree that serves as their home, the great desert city of Ketsumnatet faces a different kind of threat: a deadly plague that transforms its citizens into flesh-eating monsters. With the Overlord pushing towards his ultimate goal of world domination, our heroes race against time to avert disaster. Price's second installment in the Chosen series brims with action, emotion, and unexpected twists. With her masterful world-building and nuanced characters, readers will be captivated by this coming-of-age tale. Will Zuri and his friends emerge triumphant or sink into the abyss of defeat? Get swept away in Chosen: The Two Battles and discover a world of magic, courage, and whimsy! Rated 16+: This book contains some violent scenarios and imagery, as well as mild, non-explicit sexual suggestions.

Genre: Fantasy

Hunter: A Novel by Campbell Jefferys (Rippple Books) (17 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

How do you find a way to fit in when you don't really feel you belong? Hunter follows the stories of Eric, a teenage boy, and two men, one a Nazi from Austria and the other a Nazi from northern Germany. Eric has just moved from the country to the coastal town of Crescent Bay and has difficulty adjusting. To earn some money, he begins doing odd jobs for seniors and comes into contact with the two old men. Of Germany descent himself, Eric becomes fascinated by the men and the stories they tell. Are they Nazis? Should he contact the police? He discovers that one of the men has damning evidence against the other and is forced to choose who to turn over to the police. Set during the Gulf War and with a backdrop of middle class Australian coastal life, Hunter is a coming of age story which poses some interesting questions about nationality, social acceptance, conformity and middle class suburban life in Australia. Winner of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Genre: Coming of Age

Missing - Caught Red Handed (Ryan Mallardi Private Investigations Book 3) by R Shannon (KDP) (104 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

REVIEWS: Christian Mystery Romance & Suspense Well written romantic suspense that has an ensamble cast facing real life challenges. The interactions between the characters makes for very interesting reading and the faith based foundation adds grounding to the story. I am not Catholic but found the perspectives of Fr Liam to be powerful and inspiring. - Goodreads DESCRIPTION: Two beautiful women go missing in Ocala, Florida. One of them, everyone seems to be looking for and the other one is reported missing by David Evans, who knows her for less than a month. Ryan Mallardi, PI, is hired to search for both women by different people and for different reasons. While his personal life goes upside down, through no fault of his own this time, he tries to turn it right side up again while finding the two women. Going on instinct, Ryan unravels the mysteries of why both women disappeared. Through intuition, wit, surveillance and some other maybe-illegal tactics, Ryan finds out where the women went, who's responsible for lying, murder and the coverup. SERIES vs. STAND-ALONE EBOOKS: This book contains enough history and background to be read as a stand-alone book. Each book in the series contains a mystery, crime or psychological drama that has a beginning and an ending. They are, of course, best enjoyed reading in order, as the character arcs and the family drama play out from book to book. If you like family sagas with a bit of mystery and intrigue, you will enjoy reading the Ryan Mallardi Private Investigator Series in order from start to finish. This book ends with a phone call about another murder that will become the subject of it's own story in Book 4, but it is not a cliffhanger. TRIGGER WARNING: This story includes the subject of domestic violence as well as a few violent scenes and this could trigger anyone having personal issues with it, so please be aware of that.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Devil to Pay (Wicked Sons Book 1) by Emma V Leech (571 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

From the highly acclaimed , award winning author of the Girls Who Dare and the Daring Daughters, Emma V Leech, comes the exciting new series about the sons of the Girls Who Dare, Wicked Sons. Their mothers dared all for love... Their sisters did the same. What will the sons do for the women they love... A Wicked Son... Tall, dark and handsome, ridiculously wealthy, and the heir to a title. With so many blessings in his life, for this Wicked Son there is very little point in being anything more than ornamental. Or at least... that is what everyone believes, but this man has a secret. For a man in his position, if anyone discovered he is the mysterious author of The Ghosts of Castle Madruzzo, it would make him a figure of ridicule. His first novel was a tremendous success, and though his sales are excellent, he is aware he has never quite recaptured the dynamism of that first book. His readers don't seem to care and clamour for more, yet a certain lady critic keeps plaguing him with bad reviews. Somehow, she has guessed he is a nobleman, and delights in finding fault with his less elevated characters. A little time undercover should do the trick, to prove to himself, and the lady, that he is nothing if not committed to his art. A lady to be reckoned with... As the eldest-and only sensible sibling-in an overburdened family, Selina Davenport is holding onto sanity by a thread. The absolute last thing she needs is the presence in her life of an over privileged nob pretending to be something he's not. Like she can't tell at a glance that he is not the lowly gardener he is purporting to be. The nincompoop. That's not to say she isn't prepared to have a little fun at his expense. A game that gets out of hand... But when an immovable object meets an irresistible challenge, sparks are bound to fly, but will they burn down everything around them? This is the first book in the new series, Wicked Sons.

Genre: Romance

The Dragon Maiden: The Legend's Daughter by Pamela Murra (34 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

An ancient legend the world almost forgot about, a young woman who doesn't age and a dark-breed uprising through the lands. Set in a world where human-like dragons, ancient beings, and humans coexist, the feeble stability is about to tip for the worst. Anya was the priestess, protector, of her village until it is destroyed by a mysterious being, leaving her for dead. It's then that she comes to cross paths with Ryoma, the Dragon Lord of the Northern Lands, who becomes intrigued by a strange mark on her hand. As dead spreads, so does a new hope of Anya being The Dragon Maiden in an ancient legend even the goddesses believe to be true. Anya must learn to control her powers and rise to be the legend the world believes she is.

Genre: Romance

The Pink Pepper Pot: Origins by Anna Conway (6 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Life is a journey... NOT a destination. The Pink Pepper Pot (Origins) is just the beginning. So wrong on so many levels. A hilariously heart-breaking messed up British comedy that is almost certainly NOT for the easily offended. Dive in and become immersed in a graphically torrid adventure of just about everything that everyone ever warned you about. Life is certainly one hell of a journey! 18+ No refunds, get in and buckle-up buttercup! Things are about to get a little bit leftfield. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Genre: Humor & Satire

Dixon Grace: 1.9.7 Hamburg by Alexa Camouro (Rippple Books) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Dixon's European sojourn goes awry when she's arrested for corporate espionage. She's just an innocent Australian teacher working abroad. Or is she? For Dixon, it's a matter of wrong place, wrong time. The investigating officers are convinced she's stolen the navigation and guidance technology from the plane manufacturer Flussair, and that she's behind the murder of a top-ranking executive. All the evidence points to her, but she insists it's all a misunderstanding. She breaks out of custody in order to prove her innocence. But there are sinister elements at every turn, including a rising Indian corporation called Nayakall, a people-smuggling prostitution ring in Hamburg, a language school up to no good and a boyfriend with a dark secret. Who can Dixon trust? Will she get out of Hamburg alive?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Keep This Between Us (Davis Designs Book 1) by Albany Archer (116 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Tuesday I'm making the most of my forced fresh start. Exiled by my family to a tiny mountain town, I'm going to show them I'm not the screw-up they think I am. What I'm not expecting is to love it here. To find all my missing pieces in the fresh air, quaint town, new friends, and a man who sets my soul on fire. But is seven hundred miles enough distance to keep my mistakes in the past? Bond I've lived in Trail Creek, New Mexico my entire life. My plans are set: take over the family business and live my best life. Simple. Except, I never accounted for a storm like Tuesday Phillips. The moment I meet her, everything shifts, and it doesn't matter who her family is or what she's running from. There's no way I'm letting her go. Note: This book is an open-door romance, meaning there will be explicit content on-page. Descriptive language is used throughout. There are also on-page discussions and depictions of family estrangement and threatening behavior (not from the MMC). For more detailed content notes, please see the beginning of the book.

Genre: Romance

The Evolution of a Scar by Amara Huck (20 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Jordan I hated my scars. They were a symbol of everything that was wrong in my life. Everything changed when I met psychic Molly Welch. She claimed that I could have a do-over. I would get to change the story of my life. I didn't believe her at first, but then I found myself in downtown Omaha of 1958. Now that I was here, I was going to take it all back. I was going to find and end the man who destroyed my life before he had the chance to do it. I had no idea what was just around the corner. Molly said that once I'd fixed everything, my journey in the past would end and it would hurt. I didn't believe that either. I should have. James When I wasn't working, I was at the gym. No matter how big I bulked up, I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that it wasn't enough. I was damaged. I had saved myself for the right girl, but after Korea, I was afraid that day would never come. Jordan walked into Archie's bar looking for work and lit a spark of hope in my life. When an all too familiar episode of panic left her crumpled on the floor, I scooped her up in my big arms and promised I'd chase all of her monsters away. I meant it. Archie There was nothing wrong with my attitude. I couldn't help that I was right. Human beings were terrible. My father was a dark void in a fancy suit. My ex-fiancé was Satan in a Tiffany's bracelet. They both tried to break me and failed. I was as stubborn as an ox and was going to do things my way... Then Jordan came along. She mouthed off to me at a diner, and I knew I was in trouble. At first, I thought she was another pawn in my father's scheme, but then she had a breakdown at my bar. My father doesn't deal in damaged goods. If he didn't send her to manipulate me, then what was her angle? She was hiding something. It was only a matter of time before I figured it out. Guy Jordan was a short, sassy, delicious little "human being". She's actually a Martian. She basically admitted it to me. Anyway, I loved her. I loved her face. Her laugh. ...

Genre: Romance

Entangle You: Grumpy Billionaire Romance meets College Graduate (Steal My Heart Series Book 1) by Diana A. Hicks (242 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Find out what happens when a college graduate meets a sexy billionaire in this Cinderella inspired love story... Valentina De Cordoba is the breath of fresh air I never saw coming. She's the beautiful stranger sitting in the corner of Cafe Trieste. I feel alive when she's near. Even when she doesn't know she's the reason the coffee shop has become my safe haven. Month after month, I stay away because I can't drag her down into the dark world my life has become. At best, I could break her heart. At worst, I could destroy her and everything she holds dear. But then I see her crying. Those brown eyes filled with tears make something inside my chest crack open. Consequences be damned, I break the one rule keeping me alive... I get involved.

Genre: Romance

Son in Bag by Salustiano Berrios (3 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

In a world where the dead stay dead... until they don't... one man embarks on an epic quest to take his deceased child up north to bury him alongside his mother. But not far behind, is another man hellbent on stopping that from happening for reasons his own. A father's love for his child, and a man's love for retribution, clash in a world gone apocalyptic, where the dead roam the world, and those still alive must contend with the fallout. Pedro Rivera's six-year-old son, Carlos, has passed away, in a world where the dead, for inexplicable reasons, are returning to life with a gluttonous hunger for human flesh. Not the only one weighed down with a heavy emotional toll, the entire world over is starting to come loose at the hinges, the wheels falling off. Desperate to control this scourge, the answer is simple: fire. Bullets and other weapons work temporarily, but nothing works as well as fire. In fact, it soon becomes the law of all lands: every zombie, including individuals who recently passed away but haven't returned, must be burned, torched beyond all recognition. Those found burying bodies instead of burning them are treated as enemies. This is war, after all. But Pedro doesn't want to burn Carlos. Can't stand the thought of it. His wife, Carlos' mother, Sienna, was cremated two years before, her ashes scattered in her garden in their summer cottage in Maine. Those were her wishes, but Pedro has his own wishes for Carlos. Knowing full well the repercussions, Pedro wants to bury his child in Sienna's garden. Even in death, every boy needs his mother. However, the journey from Upstate New York to Maine will prove anything but easy. And least of all because someone has discovered the half-baked grave dug in Pedro's backyard. Someone not willing to let Pedro get away with something he himself had to do. Someone determined to force Pedro to feel the pain and anguish of burning a loved one, no matter the cost. A tribute to the love a father has for his son, Son ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Global Lord: My Soldiers Are All SSS-Level: LitRPG Cultivation Progression System by Sophia Ava (6 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

The global people time-travel and participate in the war of the ten thousand races. Each city lord can be randomly selected to the initial soldiers building. But the protagonist's soldiers are all sss-level, and every one of them that grows to the extreme has the power to slaughter the gods!

Genre: Fantasy

Charlie Baxter's Cold Hard Cash (Charlie Baxter P.I. Book 3) by Laurence Green (4 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

When an anonymous client leaves cash for Charlie to follow a client, he is intrigued. When the person he is tracking is chased to his death, Charlie is worried and when he finds out that the person who died was carrying a box of cash from a security van raid he begins to wonder if he's out of his depth. As well as the client and the police, two rival gangs are also searching for the missing money and Charlie is caught right in the middle. When he finds the money, things only get worse and more deadly. Charlie has to work out the smartest and safest thing to do with the cash, before the net closes in on him.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Nora and the Werewolf Wedding: A Nora Grayson Adventure (The Nora Grayson Adventures Book 1) by A.J. Maguire (11 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Everyone has secrets. Some are hidden in plain sight. Some are buried. And some date back centuries. For Nora Grayson, those secrets are always in the open. An empath and a wizard living in Boston, she sees them come through her door every day as she acts as a counselor to the supernatural among us. Cheating spouses, financial troubles, and hidden longings all unfold in her private study as she struggles to keep magic from ripping through the walls and exposing Bright creatures to humanity. Harboring secrets for the Bright doesn't pay well either, so when Constable Derrick King arrives on her doorstep with an offer her bank account can't refuse, and a smile she can't forget, she is dragged from her Boston home and plunged neck-deep into werewolf politics. But there's more at play here than a socialite wedding. For starters, the bride and mother are at odds, the groom is clueless, and the father of the bride is off catching butterflies. To make matters worse, Derrick is conducting an investigation into the bride's family that threatens to land several of the wedding party in jail. After an attendee is discovered murdered, Nora becomes the prime suspect according to this socialite werewolf family and must rely on Derrick to clear her name. With a killer on the loose, a bride gone missing, and dark family secrets surfacing, Nora and Derrick race to uncover the culprit before they both become centerpieces at a werewolf wedding feast.

Genre: Fantasy

Infinity Line by Laura Lanni (LMNO Press) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

In 2072, in a once vibrant metropolis on the eastern coast of what used to be America, biochemist Dr. Lorelei Fletcher hunts men. In a world gone insane with hatred, somebody has to do it. Lorelei stalks them until they catch her. She doses them with a molecular cocktail (silently, painlessly, with a needle, to the neck) to tame them. Part of an improbable plan for peace, Lorelei works to drive humanity toward a future that's female. Exclusively female. When the violence burns down, surviving women use Lorelei's drugs to take control. Changes are made. Baby boys are taken from their mothers, and selected women raise only daughters. For every boy allowed to live, three baby girls are born. Men and women live apart, neither concerned nor interested in each other until forced together. In exchange for fragile peace, the idea called family is forgotten -- until a small girl named Aida gets into Boys' School and meets a boy named Alex. Aida grows up with a unique perspective: she is the only girl in the world who lives with her father and knows boys. Alex is an Infinity Boy born on a Life Ticket that guarantees 80 years but provides no more rights than every other dosed and confined male. A girl. A boy. A unique bond. These fragile beginnings may be the only hope for humanity to finally reach a perfect equilibrium.

Genre: Science Fiction

Quigley Tree: A Novel by Linda A Lavid (Plum Barn Press) (31 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Quigley Tree drops out of college. At age 23, she's been a complete failure. If she doesn't do something soon, her life will careen into a deep, dark, irrevocable void. Tick Tock. That soon is now. From the publisher: Five-Star Review from Readers' Favorite by Lorraine Cobcroft: Quigley Tree, the protagonist of Linda A. Lavid's novel of the same name, is a young woman with an odd name. A college dropout from a dysfunctional home, and recently escaped from a relationship with a narcissist, Quigley needs to find a new place to live, quickly. A unique idea sets her on a path to find accommodation in a motel in exchange for providing marketing help, but she eventually must admit she has no idea what she is doing. She is a complete mess and has no faith in her ability to do anything useful with her life. Yet a kindly couple takes her on, and, with their help, and the help of an elderly lady she befriends, she begins to reshape her life and overcome her self-destructive attitude. Quirky is the best adjective to describe this work by Linda A. Lavid. Quigley Tree is as quirky as the protagonist's name. Q (as Quigley calls herself) grew on me and won me over. I empathized with her deep feelings of insecurity and her struggle to come to terms with a fractured family and a chaotic childhood. As the story progressed, there were poignant moments, and Lavid presented some interesting perspectives on life. There were also touches of whimsy in this tale of resilience and determination. In classic literary fiction style, Lavid focuses her novel on the character and theme rather than the plot. Quigley Tree, the story, ambles along at a leisurely pace, tracking Q's growth and gradual acceptance of herself and adjustment of her attitude toward her defective mother. Pearls of wisdom are scattered in conversations with her elderly friend, her employers, and the man who eventually wins her affection. The ending tempted me to shed a few tears, touched by Quigley's care for her toddler ...

Genre: Literary Fiction

Pictures of You ('90s Coming of Age Book 1) by Leta Blake (Leta Blake Books, LLC) (495 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Peter Mandel is an 18-year-old private school senior who's passionate about photography and bent on keeping his attractions secret. Enter Adam Algedi, a charming, worldly guy who doesn't do labels, but does want to do Peter. Swept away on a journey of first love and intimate discovery, Peter hopes for a future where he won't have to hide his truth. But as the web of lies he and Adam are weaving grows relentlessly tangled, can Peter find the confidence to do the right thing? Or will his crush on Daniel, a college acquaintance, put him on a different path? Join Peter in the first book of this critically acclaimed trilogy as he struggles to love and be loved and to grow into a man worthy of his own respect. Leta Blake's '90s Coming of Age series is a must-read for fans of New Adult Romance and coming-of-age fiction. This series by Leta Blake is an M/M New Adult Coming-of-Age Romance set in the early 1990s.

Genre: Coming of Age

The Solar Flare (The Solar Wind Book 2) by Laura E. Collins (14 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The recent events on Orionis have turned Ava Amherst's fragile world upside down. Now homeless, she needs to hear the truth from the man she believed she loved. Ava confronts Wesley with her suspicions and learns that her new friends are not what they appear to be, causing her to feel devastation and uncertainty regarding her future. Ava also learns that the universe is not what she was led to believe when Wesley and his crew take her to their beloved planet of Kyanos. She is given a rare chance to begin a new life again, however her opportunity is cut short when his enemy, Kaden, attacks the fledgling planet. Wesley takes Ava to a remote military base on Kyanos to remove her from harm's way just before the battle begins. While he and his crew are pre-occupied with Kaden, a skilled bounty hunter named Bryant tracks down Ava's whereabouts for a man named James Xavier, whose claim on her is just as strong as Wesley's. As danger and tension on all fronts escalate, Ava is forced to make a choice between love, friendship, and where she truly belongs.

Genre: Science Fiction

Yeasts & Other Beasts: A Novel by David Wooster (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A year in the life of microbiology professor Ben Ketchum, who is pursuing his tenure while mentoring students in the lab on various projects. In part one, after losing his anthrax grant, Ben takes on a new project involving the yeast, then travels to Egypt and Germany so he can learn all the ways this tiny fungus has influenced human history and biology over the past 3,000 years. In part two, Ben discusses cholera and the strange chemistry of the water molecule while trying to come up with a new side project to help another professor in his department out of a jam. In part three, things go terribly wrong with a protein purification procedure and the cowboy boot-wearing microbiologist has to troubleshoot his cystic fibrosis project. In part four, Ben lectures his students on energy, steam engines, the geology of Yellowstone National Park, DNA, thermophilic bacteria, enzymes, and how all animal cells on Earth use the chemical energy in their food for obtaining ATP. All this and much more.

Genre: Medical

The Final Homestead Boxset: A Small Town Post Apocalypse EMP Thriller Boxset by James Hunt Price verified 14 hours ago

In a flash, the United States of America is sent back to the Stone Age. Three months without power has plunged the nation into chaos. Without technology, humanity is crumbling. Starvation spreads while brutal gangs rise, dominating in a savage fight for control. The heartland of the country has gone dark after an EMP attack has neutralized the power grid. John Carver, a construction worker and prepper, must rescue his family from the city and seek shelter in their cabin off the grid. The only thing in the way of John's family reunion is one hundred miles, and the entire metropolis of Cincinnati fighting to stay alive.

Genre: Science Fiction

Betting on Love (In Love series Vol. 2) (Italian Edition) by Penelope Plume (455 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Lui? Lui è Nic Bonaventura, un disgraziato sciupafemmine alle prese con un'improbabile scommessa. Lei? Lei è Penelope Postoli, una precisina che si veste malissimo, acida come uno yogurt scaduto e, come se tutto ciò non bastasse, architetto! Inoltre lo odia. Senza motivo? Sì, senza motivo. Lui è un ingegnere, poi, e gli ingegneri sono fatti per essere odiati. E allora basta, dov'è il problema? Che ognuno si faccia la sua vita e gli affari suoi. Ah, ma lavorano insieme? Oh no... Nello stesso ufficio? Mmh, le cose si complicano un pochino. Con le scrivanie una di fronte all'altra? Cavolo, si complicano parecchio. E il capo ha appena affidato loro un progetto su cui lavorare insieme? Ok, questa è una tragedia. Fine della storia. Forse, però, quei vestiti da novantenne bavarese mezza hippy e ipovedente nascondono forme di tutto rispetto; e forse, non c'è da giurarci, ma forse dietro quell'aria da pallone gonfiato viziato e figlio di papà c'è un cervello... Ma allora c'è una speranza! Sì, la speranza che la tragedia si trasformi d'un tratto in commedia e, chi lo sa, che tutto finisca come nella migliore delle favole. Altri titoli disponibili: IN LOVE SERIES Training in Love (#1) Falling in Love (Companion Book di Training in Love) Christmas in Love (#1.5 - novella) SEDUCING SERIES Seducing the Boss (#1) Seducing the Assistant (#2) Everlong (Chick-lit)

Genre: Romance

They Stand Among Us by Nick James (148 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

The clock is counting down. Aliens have been planning the attack on earth for decades. They have slowly infiltrated the human race and manipulated them whilst increasing their own loyal followers until it is time to strike. But these aliens don't appear to realise that they have been noticed and knowledge of their existence on earth is starting to spread. Is it too late for humanity to stop this invasion? Follow both sides of the conflict as both aliens and humans race against each other and the clock.

Genre: Science Fiction

My Fair Godmother: A Magical Romantic Comedy with a Fairy Tale Twist (The Fairy Godmother Series Book 1) by Janette Rallison (Rally Point Press) (408 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"Romantic twists and frequent comedic asides will delight fans of light fantasy."- Booklist "With comical chaos erupting everywhere, this magical (and romantic!) adventure will keep you grinning!" - Girls Life An incompetent fairy godmother. What could go wrong? Some girls steal their sister's clothes. Savannah's sister steals her boyfriend. Yeah, that was a really bad day. After a dramatic breakup, Savannah needs a true prince-and fast, because the prom is only weeks away. But looking for love can be a Grimm experience. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah's gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Showing why she's only Fair?because she's not a very good fairy student?Chrissy sends Savannah back in time to the Middle Ages, first as Cinderella, then as Snow White. Being a fairy-tale princess is so not what it's cracked up to be. Finally, Chrissy sends Tristan, a cute guy in Savannah's class, to the Middle Ages to turn him into her prom-worthy prince. He and Savannah must team up to defeat a troll, a dragon, and the mysterious and undeniably sexy Black Knight. Laughs abound in this clever fairy tale twist from a master of romantic comedy. Start this bingeworthy series today!

Genre: Romance

Roping the Wrangler (Wind River Hearts Book 6) by Lacy Williams (Lacy Williams Books LLC) (1,266 Review)    Price verified 15 hours ago

If there was one person that schoolmarm Sarah Hansen never wanted to bid on her auctioned-off picnic basket, it would be Oscar White. The ornery boy who tormented her in the schoolroom is a charming horse wrangler now and Sarah is determined to stay out of his way. Until three little girls need her help. Suddenly the horseman is the only person Sarah can depend on... Books in this series: Marrying Miss Marshal Counterfeit Cowboy Cowboy Pride The Homesteader's Sweetheart Courted by a Cowboy Roping the Wrangler Return of the Cowboy Doctor The Wrangler's Inconvenient Wife A Cowboy for Christmas Her Convenient Cowboy Her Cowboy Deputy Catching the Cowgirl The Cowboy's Honor Winning the Schoolmarm The Wrangler's Ready-Made Family Christmas Homecoming

Genre: Westerns

Louisiana Hotshot: A New Orleans Murder Mystery; Talba Wallis #1 (The Talba Wallis PI Series) by Julie Smith (booksBnimble Mysteries Thrillers and Suspense) (6,401 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

NOW AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK "Can't wait for the next Evanovich? Louisiana Hotshot's Stephanie Plum with Tabasco, dawlin'." -The Clarion Ledger The FIRST book in the Talba Wallis series by Edgar-Award winning author Julie Smith WANTED: HOTSHOT P.I. WITH NEAR SUPER-HUMAN SKILLS. Confirmed grump Eddie Valentino placed the ad. Hotshot twenty-something Talba Wallis knew exactly how to answer it. And thus was born the dynamic duo of New Orleans private detectives -- one cynical, sixty-five-year-old Luddite white dude with street smarts, and one young, bright-eyed, Twenty-First century African-American female poet, performance artist, mistress of disguise, and computer jock extraordinaire. Think Queen Latifah and Danny DeVito. In Louisiana Hotshot, their job is to hunt down a sociopath and pedophile who's molested the fourteen-year-old daughter of their client, hangs out on the ragged edges of the rap and recording industries, and has more powerful allies than a Cabinet member. But both detectives have unfinished business from the past -- in Eddie's case, something he deeply regrets; in Talba's, a personal mystery, one so frightening no one will help her investigate. But she knows she won't sleep till she solves it -- and the truth will change her forever. "Smith generates plenty of tension as the savvy veteran and the eager novice combine their talents. But it is Smith's evocation of her beloved New Orleans and her deft exploration of her characters' intimate relationships that will lure readers to this series." -Publishers Weekly

Genre: Women's Fiction

Secondhand Smoke: A Wickedly Dark Comedy by Patty Friedmann (538 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

"A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES Meets THE CORRECTIONS in Friedmann's warm and wacky tale of family dysfunction and redemption" -- Library Journal "The outrageous developments and swift pace make this novel hard to resist." -Publishers Weekly JERUSHA'S POISON... ... to just about everyone--particularly her adult children. Fortunately, poison is the very superfood of the satirist. Patty Friedmann, the reigning queen of black comedy, hits one out of the park with her family straight out of Tolstoy--unhappy in its own way, a uniquely twisted Southern way. Meet the Baileys. Born and bred in a working class New Orleans neighborhood, Zib and Wilson think the thick cloud of cigarette smoke enveloping their mother is what probably killed their father. Certainly the toxicity of Jerusha's dark, cynical attitudes has driven her children far from the nest. Wilson has escaped to Chicago, married a woman who hates him, converted to Judaism, and become a decorated professor of Organic Evolution. Zib, almost forty, has made it only as far as the Florida Panhandle, where she's an assistant manager at the local Winn-Dixie, doomed to fending off a sleazy boss given to late night phone calls. Only one person, as isolated as she is, shows Jerusha any affection: Dustin Puglia, chubby, wise, and fearless, a ten-year-old living next door with a poisonous mother of his own. Although Wilson and Zib have forged independent lives away from their mother -- as well as each other -- their father's death brings them back together for a darkly droll, yet heart-wrenching round of domestic insanity. Does it remind you of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY? Or THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS? Patty Friedmann got there first! And she's just as funny and observant as the authors of those splendid screenplays. Who Will Like It: Fans of off-beat dark comedies like AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, family dramas with a lot more humor than THE CORRECTIONS, the incomparable CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES, and another ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Aubrey- Axis Rising Book 3: A Daughter's of Rosewood Romance by D.L. Hopkins Price verified 7 hours ago

From the highly acclaimed author of The Daughters of Rosewood Series, comes the exciting third installment in her New Adult Contemporary story about the Stryker/Mann Family. Aubrey, one of seven daughters and the top neonatologist in the competitive Southern California medical world is stunned to be married to the man of her dreams and out of a job. She finds herself questioning whether she's cut out for behind the scenes Mommy-hood, or if she's made a huge mistake. Rafe is a world class singer and songwriter who wants to change his life for one more domestic and private. Though many of his friends and family members are supportive, his choices are affecting their lives radically and perhaps not for the better. As Rafe and Aubrey establish their life together will the decisions they are forced to make tear Axis apart and Rafe away from the band he has known all his life?

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Throne of Shadows by Emma Fenton (131 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Magic or Myth? Princess Honoria Ramadani is mere weeks away from marrying the man she loves, becoming a queen, and finally escaping the suffocating atmosphere of the Helish court. When an ominous prophecy threatens Ria's entire future, she's hesitant to put stock behind childish superstition. But with her parents' sudden, inexplicable illness and subsequent deaths, she can no longer deny that there are greater forces at work. The discovery of an antiquated law forces Ria to fight for both her life and the throne, pitting her against her vicious older sister. An ancient demon-summoning ritual -- which promises that any desire can be granted, for a price -- may be the only thing that can save Ria from certain death. But witchcraft is a finicky matter, and she soon finds herself magically bound to an arrogant demon who might cause more problems than he solves. There are worse terrors than demons lurking in the palace walls, however, and Ria will have to forge the unlikeliest of alliances if she wants to have any chance of surviving.

Genre: Fantasy

Villa Normandie by Kevin Doherty (Lume Books) (1,208 Review)    Price verified 11 hours ago

May 1944. The Normandy coastal village of Caillons is under German occupation, and the villagers are struggling to survive. Desperate to fight back Jeanne Dupré, mother of two adolescent daughters, risks everything to lead the local Resistance cell. With her husband forced into compulsory service for the German Reich Dupré and her family are living in constant fear. And life only becomes only more dangerous with the arrival of British agent Daniel Benedict. Benedict needs help from Dupré to complete his mission which is vital to Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings. But she is suspicious that they are not fighting for the same outcome. Their joint foe is Jürgen Graf, the Nazi oberleutnant, a man set on wiping out the local Resistance. Aware a spy is in his midst, Graf is on a ruthless mission to hunt Benedict down and crush the opposition. With the help of a network of Catholic priests, Benedict penetrates the heart of the Nazis' defences against Allied invasion, the Atlantic Wall. As the lives of Dupré and Benedict become increasingly intertwined can they stay true to themselves? Will they have to sacrifice all in their fight for freedom..? Villa Normandie is a moving historical novel, presenting an accurate picture of life under Nazi occupation. It is thoroughly detailed, meticulously researched and vividly authentic novel depicting the turbulent world of the French resistance. Kevin Doherty has worked in advertising and marketing with a number of international companies. He is also the author of 'Patriots'. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Blood Moon: A Harry Chin Murder Mystery by Ralph Griffith (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In Darwin, Australia in the Northwest Territories, crocodiles aren't the only predators lurking about. Inspector Harry Chin, and his partner, Ash Friday, a fierce Aboriginal detective with dark brooding eyes, are sent from Canberra to investigate the murder of an Australian Federal Police Officer, Peter Riggs. Riggs had been working undercover on an international heroin ring that seems to be coming in through the Port of Darwin. The officer had been found in his car dead from an overdose of heroin--the very drug that he had been investigating. Everything seems to be pointing to a heroin ring, but for Harry, something smells off. The scene reeks of staged tragedy, the victim's demise too tidy, too convenient. They soon find themselves knee-deep in their most perplexing case yet. Harry and Ash, the AFP's most elite investigative team, dive into Darwin's underbelly; a labyrinth of sun-bleached docks and neon-drenched alleys. As they dissect alibis and peel back layers of deceit, they encounter a kaleidoscope of suspects: a Russian crocodile farm, an Asian gangster running a dive called the Buddha Bar, double-crossing kingpins, and a femme fatale with secrets as sharp as her stilettos. It soon becomes apparent that the crocodiles aren't the only dangerous souls around.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Courage in the Mountain Wilderness (Call of the Rockies series Book 4) by Misty M. Beller (Misty M. Beller Books, Inc.) (1,528 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

Keeping her son safe on this epic journey may be harder than she imagined. Otskai never wished her husband dead, but her new-found freedom -- something she's never been allowed -- brings a relief she willingly embraces. Even her two-year-old son's penchant for danger doesn't daunt her. When she's asked to join the group sent to bring back her runaway cousin, how can she refuse? Yet their journey is more dangerous than she -- and her son -- are prepared for. Caleb Jackson has embraced the mission the Nez Perce Chief sent him and his friends on. With his past shadowed in failure, maybe he can find new purpose for his future somewhere in these wild Montana mountains. When Otskai joins the group, he's more than willing to help with her feisty toddler, especially when the boy looks at Caleb with such unbridled adoration. Oksai is another matter. Even as her resilience and quiet beauty weave into Caleb's heart, she's determined to push him away. But no journey into the wilderness comes without cost. When their perils escalate, Otskai must face her worst fears and decide if independence is worth the price -- and heartache -- for both her and her son. From a USA Today bestselling author comes another epic trek through breathless landscapes and adventure so intense, no one will never be the same.

Genre: Romance

A Good Boy (The Dying Church Series Book 1) by Anthony Andre (146 Reviews)    Price verified 57 minutes ago

Three years after losing the love of his life, Wesley starts a new career as a minister; but when a teenager commits suicide, dividing the church, Wesley must look deep within for the strength to save his church - and himself.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Hammer of Gath: A Tale of Rehavan (Tales of Rehavan Book 4) by Justin Rose (8 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A standalone novel in the "Tales of Rehavan" series. "The blow struck in anger always returns to the striker." In a time millennia before the Golden Iris reigned supreme, before Salinor and the race of men ever dreamed of nationhood, the elven empire of Elisidor stands as Rehavan's greatest power. To their east lies the ocean, to their west lies Gath, the sprawling democracy of the minotaurs, their only option for expansion. As both nations grow and swell, one lusting for mineral wealth, the other for fertile land, differences in belief and custom become divisive. Factions rise desirous of conquest. A chance misfortune sparks bloodshed, and as this bloodshed increases, two blacksmiths from opposing cultures find themselves thrust into prominence, living out their personal grudge on the stage of international war. The war ravages Rehavan, casting doubt upon ancient customs, religious teachings, and ideals, and ultimately posing the question: What is the nature of power?

Genre: Fantasy

New by Whitley Strieber (205 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Found in a dying jungle, six strange babies are spirited off to the United States where a fantastic discovery is made. Like us, they are hominids. They don't share our DNA but they are as intelligent as we are--at least... But they're not human so they have only animal rights. Brilliant as they are, they are legally less than slaves. This makes them incredibly valuable and the company that discovered them sees a fortune in the making by selling their offspring. But not if primate expert Beth Cooke, brought in to get them to breed, and her Army Ranger husband Charlie have anything to say about it. Will these brilliant captives get their chance to discover themselves, to look up at the stars, to be free... or will they become an animal commodity, bought and sold like cattle? Get this extraordinary novel today and find out!

Genre: Romance

The Hunting Ground (The Deuce Mora Series Book 2) by Jean Heller (520 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

DEUCE MORA DOESN'T SHY AWAY FROM FIGHTS - SHE PICKS THEM. THE BIGGER THE BETTER. Although, to be fair, this one is brought to her by a dog with a bone in his teeth. In Jean Heller's first Deuce Mora mystery, the scrappy female sleuth tangled with the mob; this time out she's on the wrong side of the NSA, the FBI and the CIA. At a minimum. Fans of hard-boiled female protagonists should hang onto their fedoras-- this one's an action-packed extravaganza! The grisly discovery of a human bone while Deuce is out for a hike with handsome arson investigator Mark Hearst leads to the unearthing of a vast burial field, a human trafficking ring, and international intrigue. The pull-no-punches columnist-- and meticulous detective-- keeps turning up information, bit by bit, only to find some Fed in her face, at her door, emerging from the shadows, always guarding the edges of the story, insisting it will not be told. Yes, the Feds are aware of the trafficking ring; yes, they have a plan to move on it; no, Deuce can't be told about the plan; and under no circumstances can she write about its existence. This is the story of a lifetime-- bigger than the Vinnie Colangelo story, which earned Deuce and the Journal a Pulitzer, and, for once, she has the support of her editor, but the Journal's lawyer appears daily, bringing warnings about "national security." What, Deuce seethes, could be a greater matter of national security than the safety of the city's children, who are being kidnapped and murdered? And this story has become very personal for Deuce, as she herself admits, lamenting her loss of objectivity. The hard-hitting journalist has fallen hard for a new guy: a savvy and charming eight-year-old boy named Charles with the face of an angel and the possibility of a bright future, but at great risk due to a life in foster care. Already the street-smart kid has revealed a depth of knowledge about the failures of DCFS and the machinery meant to protect him. For Deuce, every child ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

What a Wicked Duke Demands: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Emily Honeyfield (539 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Unlike her sister, who ran away with a duke's son and disgraced herself for life, Beth Campbell has always been the careful one... until she passionately kissed a stranger who saved her life in a lover's lane. This kiss threatened to ruin her reputation, and the dashing Beth vows she will not let passion rule her ever again. Even though she strives to never see him again, their paths will cross shortly after. Will she be able to stay true to her word when they meet again? The one thing Gerard didn't expect, when he rescued an attractive young woman who was being mugged, was a burning kiss in return. He had not felt such tension for years, after having mourned his wife for a long time... When fate intervenes and Beth comes back into his life, Gerard knows he needs to do everything in his power to keep her. Will this undeniable desire end up destroying his life once again? The desire that sparks between them cannot be denied, but soon their lives will turn upside down. He knows about Beth's family and her sister's disgrace, but he doesn't know that the mysterious man she ran away with is a lot closer to home than he realized... When the shadows of the past threaten their future, will Gerard and Beth find their way out or will the threatening darkness destroy their passionate affair once and for all? "What a Wicked Duke Demands" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

The Buying Curves Bundle: Five Steamy Curvy Shorts by Roxie Wilde (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Get the series that readers are calling "addictive," "steamy," and "un-putdownable." From five-star US and U.K. Amazon best-selling Author, Roxie Wilde comes the Buying Curves Boxed Set. All of her favorite alpha heroes, witty heroines, and daring storylines in one place. Happily Ever After guaranteed. Luci: When I rolled into Los Angeles on my last tank of gas, I was desperate. Any job would do, anything to be able to stop living in my car. Even being the assistant to a billionaire playboy. But Oliver Knight has another job for me to do. One that just might cost me my heart. Oliver: From the first moment I saw her, I had to have her. I'm an adrenaline junky, and Luci -- her smile, her curves? Both were too dangerous for me to walk away from. I offered her a position directly under me. We'll see who comes out on top in the end. Insta-love done right! Buying Curves is a standalone two-hour romance with a happily ever after that will leave you smiling and enough steam to leave you smoldering. This is book one in a series, but each is a standalone read with a bad boy alpha and the voluptuous woman he can't get enough of! No cliffhangers, no cheating. A Dangerous Proposition. Samantha: A year ago I walked away from my life. I left behind a nursing job I loved, a New York penthouse apartment. And the man who nearly broke my soul like he broke my heart. The last thing I need right now is more trouble. Jet Jones and his daring proposal are exactly that. He's the leader of the Freedom Fighters MC. Technically my boss. It's the most dangerous type of adventure: The kind worth risking it all for. Jet: I run my MC the same way I ran my unit in Afghanistan. Keeping things efficient and precise means minimizing the unexpected. Sam is more than unexpected. She's an IED, thrown right in the middle of my well-run, organized plans. And right now, I need her. In more ways than one. Hold on tight! This 90 minute BBW alpha male MC romance packs some serious heat. No ...

Genre: Romance

The Test by Nicholas Guild (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Phil Jarrett is on the cusp of finding the universal antigen for dengue fever, which is currently ravaging the tropical world. He is also about to lose his girlfriend and his friend, mentor and former employer and father-in-law. Add to that, his ex-wife, Marcie, whom he still loves and who five years before dumped him and left him heavily in debt, is coming back to California with her new husband, a rich boy, tall, dark and handsome but with the mindset of a thug. This is a story about the interaction of professional and personal life, about loss and reconciliation.

Genre: Medical

The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries: Vol 1-7 by Heather Haven (591 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

NOW ALL SEVEN DELICIOUSLY FUNNY DETECTIVE COZIES..! Lee Alvarez is a ferret. Not the cute, 4-legged kind but the cute 2-legged kind sniffing out dastardly cybercrimes and the occasional murder for Discretionary Inquiries, a family-owned detective agency in the heart of Silicon Valley. This set is for cozy readers who can't get enough of a smart-mouthed woman sleuth out to please her never-had-a-bad-hair-day mother, computer-genius brother, gourmet chef uncle, and energetic orange and white cat, Tugger. Now you can get all seven with one click -- a delicious Kindle deal! "One of the funniest mystery authors around. You won't be able to put her books down. A must-read 5-star series!" National Best Selling Author, Cindy Sample MURDER IS A FAMILY BUSINESS Just because a man cheats on his wife and makes Danny DeVito look tall, dark, and handsome is that any reason to kill him? Join Lee Alvarez, half Latina, half WASP, and 100% as she is guilted by her aristocratic mother into tailing a friend's husband to a seedy warehouse. There, he's killed on her watch. She also finds an abandoned kitten destined to become hers. But in between kitty litter, kibble, and purrs, she's determined to find out whodunit. "Heather Haven makes a stellar debut in Murder is a Family Business. Highly recommended." Sheldon Siegel. NY Times Best Selling Author A WEDDING TO DIE FOR A groom arrested for murder puts a crimp in any wedding, no matter who designs the bridal gown. The nuptials of Lee Alvarez's best friend is threatened, so Lee goes south of the border in search of the real killer. And maybe a little romance. Or is it a case of When Cupid's Wings Start Flapping, Take Cover? "This cozy mystery has it all - romance, suspense, comedy, and a detective you'll fall hard for." BestThrillers Reviews DEATH RUNS IN THE FAMILY Competitive foot racers are dropping like flies, which sends Lee Alvarez to Vegas disguised as a dancer in a lounge lizard's act. When she uncovers a ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Reclaim (Reborn Book 3) by S. L. Stacy (4 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

A new game is afoot in this third installment of the Reborn series, where the gods are wicked and the stakes are deadly. For fans of Loki, LABYRINTH, and riddles. Carly just lost the last week of her life trapped in Pandora, the space between universes. Most of it was spent navigating an illusion created by her only companion, Dolos, the god of trickery. Even so, the time Carly spent there changed her. She fell in love. She's more fearless and more determined than ever to leave the darkest parts of her past behind. And she's learned that, sometimes, family is the one you make for yourself, like the one she's found at Gamma Lambda Phi. But a lot can happen in one week, and Carly returns to a sorority in jeopardy. A curse has been placed on her sisters, and it's up to her to break it. With the Gammas out of commission, Eric's halfling army is plotting something big, and Carly and her sisters are the only ones who can stop them. To make matters worse, Dolos is working for the bad guys and up to his old tricks. Time is running out, but the antidote for the curse is proving impossible to find. To save her sisters and stop Eric's army, Carly has some tough choices to make. But will she choose duty and sisterhood, or the kind of passion that comes around only once in a lifetime?

Genre: Fantasy

Legally Yours (Spitfire Book 1) by Nicole French (6,496 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Enemies turn to lovers in this bad boy billionaire romance with a twist. I had a plan. Finish law school. Start a job. Stay away from men like Brandon Sterling. Cocky, overbearing, and richer than the Earth, he thinks the world belongs to him, and that includes me. Yeah, no. Think again. It doesn't matter that his blue eyes look straight into my soul, or that his touch melts my icy reserve. It doesn't even matter that past all that swagger, there's a beautiful, damaged man who has so much to offer beyond private planes and jewelry boxes. But I had a plan: no falling in love. I just have to convince myself.

Genre: Romance

Aphelion (Shatterspace Book 3) by Charles Nall (6 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

The thrilling third installment of the Shatterspace series has entered standard space. The galaxy is crumbling apart. Planets are disappearing. Many Blood Dynasty ships are strangely missing. One of the Galactic Union's heavy cruisers also cannot be found. Terrorism spreads across the galaxy. Dangerous secrets are uncovered over Mars. They say it's always darkest before the dawn. But what if the dawn never comes?

Genre: Science Fiction

Bewitched, Bothered, and Beheaded, book 10 of the Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries by Heather Haven (35 Reviews)    Price verified 17 minutes ago

HEADS-UP! TWISTY PLOTTING, SLY WIT, AND OVER-THE TOP HUMOR AHEAD! In this wacky and hilarious whodunit, private eye Lee Alvarez slips into the role of magician's assistant for a fundraiser and finds herself dead center in a beyond-grisly murder. Despite meticulous planning and rehearsal, the magician's guillotine trick goes as wrong as it possibly can when Lee pulls the cord and shimmies to divert attention from the horrifying fall of the blade. With her back to the guillotine, she's the last to know of the real-life beheading. But the first to know she's the number one suspect. In a humiliating turn of events, she's summarily arrested and booked for the murder. An easy situation to lose your own head in, but with three days before her arraignment, the entire Alvarez family investigative firm swings into action to save their star. Luckily for the reader, the unfortunate events are just beginning. The wealthy magician's beneficiaries immediately begin coming to various sticky ends, including shootings, drownings, kidnappings, and oncoming SUVs. It seems he's left a chunk of his fortune to a tontine, to be divided among his two ex-wives, current cheating wife, twin nephews, and devoted butler -- with the last survivor enjoying the whole income. Someone evidently can't keep a cool head on their shoulders. Fans of PI stories, cozy mysteries, and women sleuths will lose their own heads over Lee Alvarez and her adorable (and vexing) family of investigators! Lee's sharp and funny like her fellow female protagonists Kinsey Millhone (Sue Grafton) and Stephanie Plum (Janet Evanovich), but she cleans up better - say, Nora to her dapper husband's Nick. And the rest of the large, loving, interfering, and resourceful Alvarez family will delight lovers of Lisa Lutz's family series, The Spellman Files.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Lives of Rachel (THE BOOKS OF RACHEL) by JOEL GROSS (Sylvan Court Productions) (163 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The Lives of Rachel is a prequel to The Books of Rachel. This richly detailed novel of family, of tradition, and of faith, sweeps across a thousand years to chronicle the lives of five women -- each named Rachel and each a rare human spirit. In every generation of this proud and ancient Jewish family there is only one Rachel, the firstborn daughter. But the name is only part of Rachel's legacy. Each bearer of the name adds, in her own way, to the legend of strength and courage that is her birthright. There is Rachel of Judea, who defies a half-mad and lustful king to save her husband's life. Rachel of Rome, who is sold into slavery, but rises up to take just revenge on her cruel and corrupt master. Rachel of Byzantius is a miraculous healer who risks death to stop the spreading horror of the plague. A Rachel plays a crucial part in the destiny of Arthurian England; another cleverly escapes a Rhineland pogrom.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Christmas Nemesis List by Dani Hall (24 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Spencer hates peppermint. She hates holiday parties. She keeps a running tally of all the things she despises about Christmas. And when Spencer meets a new coworker who is strangely quiet, she immediately adds him to her enemy list. Ary -- who is tall, dark, and broody -- finds Spencer's long list of holiday dislikes amusing. He discovers Spencer is spending Thanksgiving alone, and she begrudgingly accepts his invitation to join him for the holiday. Spencer quickly becomes captivated by Ary, who is exceptionally thoughtful. Ary, determined to get closer to Spencer, makes a wager that he can eliminate all of the items on Spencer's holiday hate list before New Year's. Spencer accepts the bet, and Ary endeavors to give her new and heartwarming holiday experiences. Between Christmas movie marathons, tree farms, and family gatherings, Spencer feels a sense of holiday magic for the first time in a long time. And even though her ex begins making appearances, and her boss is behaving strangely, Spencer finds herself falling in love with more than just the items on her Christmas nemesis list.

Genre: Romance

The Pretty Beach Thing: A small town gorgeous escapism romance. by Polly Babbington (1,702 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

Welcome to Pretty Beach - a complete set of heartwarming feel-good, small town stories with romance, community and friendship set in a to-die for British seaside town perched just off the English south coast. ? Come and make acquaintance with total bookworm Lotta Button and her fake dating escapades. You'll fall head over heels for her - she's going to be the new best friend you didn't know you needed. ? Arriving at what she has calculated as more or less the middle of her life, things for bookworm Lotta Button, her nose always stuck in a book, are not going at all the way she planned. With that thing they call life throwing all the hurdles it can her way as a new year rolls around, she hits rock bottom and wonders how she's ever going to crawl her way back up. When she finds herself at yet another family wedding in the lobby of a country house, she bumps into a man, and little does she know, he is going to become quite the feature in her world. He needs a partner for a business deal, and a few little white lies she's told mean he could help her out too... With a book always as her companion, Lotta embarks on a fake relationship and the story unfolds before our eyes, what Lotta thought was going to happen in her year doesn't quite pan out that way at all. Watch from the sidelines as Lotta not only embarks on a fake dating relationship but also finds herself in a house whereupon she gets to fulfil all her reading retreat dreams and set up her very own library. Reading goals right there before our eyes. ? The new Polly book - not just a romance book, a Polly Babbington romance book. 'When you fall in love with the heroine by the end of chapter one you know you're in a Polly book. A deliciously written fake dating trope romantic comedy which will keep you falling deeper in and turning the page late into the night. Loved it.' ? romcom readers on contemporary romance author Polly Babbington: 'If I could give 6 stars I would! I devoured this in a day. You won't ...

Genre: Romance

Berserker : A Tom Keeler Thriller: Book 5 by Jack Lively (General Projects Limited) (1,989 Review)    Price verified 15 hours ago

The latest thriller in the Tom Keeler series! Tom Keeler is in Ankara, Turkey, on a joint CIA / JSOC mission. A routine signal from a safe house is missed and he's the one sent to check it out. Things get a little tricky from there. The missed signal leads Keeler on a devastating journey into the heart of the Syrian civil war. He needs to beat the clock and get to a wounded comrade before it's too late. At the same time, multiple intelligence agencies are drawn to a mysterious woman, who might or might not be related to the most wanted man on the planet. BERSERKER sees Tom Keeler join forces with resilient allies, fighting the toughest of enemies in the fog of war. Get ready for an intense experience! _______________ 'Keeler is a thoughtful intelligent character who never gives up and I hope Jack Lively doesn't give up on his adventures. This one was pure gold!' - Amazing Grace 'Awesome and action packed. If you like bad guys getting what they deserve, then this book serves up a large heaping of that for you! Very fast-paced.' - D. Campbell 'The author gives you plenty to get your reading chops into; far more than just a one man army dispatching the bad guys. Immersive and feel good. This is the real deal.' - Lagoon If you read only one book this year, this is it. A dazzling tour de force from the mind of one of the most talented writers working today. Action, adventure, courage, evil, and characters you can sink your teeth into. If you're looking for a new thriller series that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further. Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and Brad Thor's Scot Harvath.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Water: The Witches of Shell Island: Book One by E.H. Demeter (16 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

REMEMBER YOU ARE WATER Nora Taylor had a perfect life. Until she didn't. After receiving a life-changing phone call on her twenty-first birthday, Nora is drawn to an island off the Oregon Coast to seek out answers surrounding her birth. Shell Island, the Salem of the West. CRY. CLEANSE. FLOW. Strange things begin to happen the moment she sets foot on the island. Plagued by animal attacks and nightmares, the strangest moment of all is when two local witches claim that she is one of them. The only normal one among them is Jasper. Sweet, sexy, unexpectedly helpful Jasper- the island's librarian. The more Nora learns about herself, the more she learned about him. Jasper made it harder and harder for Nora to do what she does best: run. LET GO. Searching for answers, Nora discovers that all is not what it seems, and Shell Island could very well be the key to unlocking her past, and her future.

Genre: Romance

Becky's Blessing: A Christian Romance (City of Edison Book 4) by Diane Lil Adams (29 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

If you are sensitive about the subject of incest, you might not enjoy this book. Matt Jacobs left St. Louis in disgrace when he was seventeen, after pulling one too many pranks at his uncle's church. Becky Alexander was fourteen and had a serious crush on Matt. Ten years later, she remembers that he could be such a nice guy... or such a bully. Deborah Boofer had a crush on him too and now that he's back, serving as interim pastor, she's determined to have him. An old church in danger of being razed, jobs in jeopardy, cats and dogs and horses needing a home... Sometimes God has a better plan!

Genre: Women's Fiction

Stay With You (Whisper Lake: Savage Brothers Book 1) by Melanie Shawn (2,034 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Just when Chrissy Caldwell thought things couldn't get any worse, life showed up and said, "Hold my beer." The past year had been a living nightmare, one she couldn't seem to wake up from. Thanks to her husband skipping town with his twenty-one-year-old assistant and defaulting on the mortgage, Chrissy was moving back into her great-aunt's dilapidated ranch-style home with her four kids -- which was not in her life plan but she was trying to make the best of it. So when her mysterious neighbor, who according to her friends was a Zaddy, offered to help with renovations she figured, why not? What's the worst that could happen? Ford Savage was used to life throwing him curve balls. He just never would've expected one to come at him in the form of a hot blonde who was a single mom to four kids. After raising twin girls as a single father and spending his days on construction sites, Ford was ready to live out his early retirement on his terms, which included solitude and fishing. So he ditched the big city, moved to a town the size of a postage stamp, and bought a house in the middle of nowhere without a neighbor in sight. His recluse plans hit a snag when the abandoned house down the road was suddenly inhabited by a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his childhood crush and her four kids. The best thing to do would be to keep his distance. His head knew that, he just wasn't sure his heart or hormones got the memo. Author's Note: Stay With You is a small-town, dual single-parent, next door neighbor, age gap romance. This tale of love features a type-A heroine who is down on her luck and a tattooed hero who is done being a white knight. Rounding out this fairytale cast is not one but two rescue dogs, a total of six children (can you say Brady Bunch?), supportive AKA meddling family and friends, and geriatric cupids who have their arrows cocked and ready to shoot. Caution: this book may restore your faith in love and humanity. Read at your own risk.

Genre: Romance

Nocturnal Academy Complete Series Boxset [A New Adult Prison Academy Series] by Margo Ryerkerk (436 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The Nocturnal Academy boxset includes all four books in the series full of dark magic, sizzling romance, and heart-pounding adventure! In a world ruled by vamps, being half fae and magicless sucks. You know what's even worse? Being sold into slavery by your own mother. I am Onyx Logan, and my mother condemned me when she shipped me off to Nocturnal Academy. If I get lucky, the academy will mold me into a servant for rich vampires. If I'm not, I'll become a courtesan. But if the vamps think I'll take this lying down like a good little bitch, they're wrong. I don't have the means to escape Nocturnal Academy, but I have my eyes set on someone who does. Prince Preston Kallan, a handsome, pureblood fae teacher from the Summer Court, doesn't know who I am yet, but he will soon. At least that was the plan. Because as it turns out, nothing goes the way I expect. Titles include: Wicked Nobles Cruel Elites Vicious Royals Savage Monarchs Featuring a kickass heroine, forbidden love, and dangerous magic, fans of The Mortal Instruments, Vampire Diaries, and A Shade of Vampire, will love Nocturnal Academy! Get the boxset now for a limited time for only 99c! "This action-packed supernatural ride brings some great suspense, danger, magic and unexpected twist. It has an amazing storyline and awesome characters that kept me hooked from beginning to end." Amazon Reviewer "I highly recommend Wicked Noble to all fans of magic, fae, vampires, paranormal and fantasy." Amazon Reviewer "This book was an amazing new start to a thrilling new series. The characters are compelling and the story is beautifully written. I enjoyed it immensely." Amazon Reviewer "This book started off with a great opening scene. The main character is a wonderful blend of strength and sass. The villains are plentiful and you aren't sure who she could or should trust. Mysterious and twisted, the authors have captured my interest so thoroughly, I can't wait to read the next book in the series." Amazon ...

Genre: Fantasy

The Forever Pact (The Bachelors of Paradise Valley Book 1) by Jaimie Casey (486 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

What's that saying? What can go wrong will go wrong? I think that should be the saying for my life. I'm Pippa Chase. I was about to become Pippa Snothead, but then my fiancé cheated on me, and I called off the wedding... I'm heartbroken, but at least I avoided a horrible last name. And now, I'm on my way to Paradise Valley, Montana, to lick my wounds and figure out what's next in my life. I'm going to live with my childhood best friend, TJ Wyatt, on a ranch he bought. Ever since we were young, we had a pact that if one of us needed the other, we would be there for each other. Granted, TJ and I haven't seen each other since we were thirteen, and we stopped our barrage of letters and emails when we were eighteen. However, we still send Christmas cards yearly, and in one of them, he did say, "If you're ever in this part of the country, drop in." I don't think he meant it as literally as I took it. So, that's how I ended up living on a remote ranch, in a log cabin with a man who didn't seem quite as happy to see me as I thought he would be. But maybe it didn't help that I showed up in my wedding dress, and everyone in town thought I was his new bride. Oops! This may not have been my best decision, but I'm hoping that Paradise Valley can help to mend my broken heart.

Genre: Romance

Deuce Mora Mystery Series Vol. 4-5 Plus Maximum Impact (The Deuce Mora Series Book 7) by Jean Heller (268 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Three gripping thrillers featuring hard-hitting reporter Deuce Mora - and a twisty, pulse-pounding Watergate-type cover-up of a massive plane crash A Jean Heller read guarantees an intricate, action-packed mystery. Here are three of her best: a locked-room murder puzzle embedded in a contemporary mob mystery, an international crime ring embedded in corrupt government, and a government cover-up that loops and careens to a shocking climax. Fiery, tough, athletic, and a dirty fighter when she has to be, journalist Deuce Mora tends to lean more heavily on her "investigative reporter" profile than her "lead columnist" title strictly requires. Rather than shying away from fights, she tends to pick them. Cases in point: Ill Wind and Black Marsh. She didn't have to go there. But she always does. Ill Wind Veteran reporter Deuce Mora is awakened in the pre-dawn hours and called to the scene of a gruesome hanging to identify the body of a dear friend, an FBI agent on the verge of taking down one of Chicago's biggest Mob operations. Deuce knows it's murder, but the authorities have no choice but to call it a suicide - the death scene was triple-locked from the inside. Black Marsh Deuce discovers a whole new dimension of danger when she wakes up in a swamp next to a plane crash, with no memory of how she got there - and in no shape to argue with the mysterious swamp hermit who claims he needs to hide her from the search helicopters circling above. He's the only help that's coming, since the forces of what passes for law and order in remote Joe Pye County are led by a sadistic sheriff steeped in the corruption Deuce came to investigate. Maximum Impact Three hundred thirty-three fatalities and no survivors. Investigating the deadliest accident in U.S. aviation history in which a new plane's engine disintegrated, reporter Steve Pace uncovers a Watergate-type cover-up involving the government and industrial leaders. Note: The character of journalist Steve Pace first appears in ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Last First Kiss (Hope Falls: Dorsey Men Book 3) by Melanie Shawn (2,738 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

They say time heals all wounds, but can it also grow new love? Hope Falls was a fresh start for Logan Dorsey whether he wanted one or not. After years as an undercover detective in New York, he needed to decompress. At least that was what he was telling people. The truth was a little more complicated than that. He'd been fighting demons no one knew about, and the only thing that kept the darkness at bay was thinking of the blonde, blue-eyed beauty that was his lighthouse in a sea of PTSD. But since Emma also happened to be his deceased best friend's widow, he knew he had to keep his distance... which proved to be difficult to do when she ended up staying under his roof. Hope Falls was the last place Emma Locke had ever thought she'd visit. But when her son, who is supposed to be at summer camp decided to take an impromptu trip to see his godfather to find out about his dad who passed six years earlier, that's exactly where she ended up. She decided to use the time to finish the book that was due to her editor months earlier. Losing her husband tragically had caused her to have a massive case of writer's block. As a romance author, inspiration as a single mom and widow was nonexistent. Well, that wasn't entirely true. It existed in the form of her late-husband's best friend. Logan awakened her dormant desires in ways she never dreamed possible, and she wrote that sort of thing for a living. The only question was, whether or not to turn her fantasies into realities. Author's Note: Last First Kiss (formerly titled Magic Kiss) is a single mom, hot cop, forced proximity, forbidden love, small town romance. The recipe for this HEA is one-part chiseled, ovary-tingling alpha hero, one-part stunning, off-limits romance author heroine, mix in a handful of well-meaning *cough* meddling family and friends, sprinkle with a dash of humor, add a handful of swoon-inducing heart, and serve with a large side of holy-hotness, mouthwatering sexy time. Bon appetite.

Genre: Romance

The Skipton Horrors: A Collection of Short Stories (The Skipton Haunting Book 3) by Andrew John Bell (27 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Told through a succession of short stories, spanning countless centuries and lifetimes, 'The Skipton Horrors' explores the tainted relationship between an ancient demon named Baal and a witch held at their side named Sabina. Murder, lust, witchcraft, treachery and love fester within these tales, and at their very heart lies a solemn truth: the meaning behind life's greatest trial -- to find a reason for existing, to know free will. From medieval times up to the present day, the sordid actions of Baal and Sabina come to light, invoking consequences that bear many plot twists and revelations. Based on an actual haunting the author experienced himself, this novel is intended to conclude 'The Skipton Haunting', though it can also be read as a stand-alone feature. Once connected, never can a bond be broken...

Genre: Horror

ICE GENESIS: The Ice Trilogy Volume 2 by Kevin Tinto (Three Dog Publishing LTD.) (3,266 Reviews)    Price verified 57 minutes ago

ICE GENESIS is Volume II in the bestselling ICE Trilogy series! The Americans and Russians are racing toward nuclear confrontation over a mind-blowing find under the ice in Antarctica. The American Executive Branch is in meltdown over the President's order to detonate a highly classified Iso-Hafnium nuclear device in Antarctica, killing a platoon of Navy SEALs and the same number of Russian Special Operation, Spetnaz. Having escaped the President's plan to eliminate them, Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson have the upper hand, thanks to a nuclear device hidden in the New Mexico desert. This leverage will only last so long, and the key to unlocking the mystery lies with twenty-eight Native American cliff dwellers, who survived more than eight hundred years under the ICE in stasis. While Leah tries to untangle the secrets of the 'Ancients,' Jack Hobson is trying to protect Leah and the Ancients while being drawn into another mystery: are there more of these high technology caches? If so, how will they secure them before other interested parties, including the Russians, locate them? As Leah learns, the key to the mystery is one of the Ancients. A Lakota Shaman named Appanoose. He has no interest in cooperating with Leah, just as she learns stunning new facts about the Ancients and what happened to them more than eight hundred years ago. Leah and Jack find themselves the targets of the US government, foreign powers, and even the Ancients in the thrilling follow-up to ICE!

Genre: Science Fiction

A Duke's Devilish Plan: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Emily Honeyfield (314 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

After a scandalous summer of passion, Lady Rose Lacey has managed to leave her first love behind, once and for all. With a respectable fiancé and the promise of a well-ordered life ahead, the tantalising Rose cannot risk her heart again after Leo deserted her, all those years ago. However, when her family is invited to Withington Manor, Leo's ancestral home, for the annual Midsummer ball, everything is about to change... What could ever go wrong between two past lovers? The wicked Lord Leo Clifford, heir to the Dukedom of Salisbury, has just returned home from two fascinating years abroad. A life of duty abroad made him finally grow out of the aimless rake he used to be. However, leaving behind his past self also meant abandoning the tantalising Rose, and the lustful adventure they had together... When he sees her again, what will the devilish Duke come up with in order to tempt her to surrender? As the promise of another sinful summer unfurls around them, Rose and Leo try to resist the attraction that still burns strong between them. A past, doomed romance and a summer of possibility, torn between duty, desire and people who want to tear them apart... Will they be wise enough to bury their passionate affair deep in the ground or will they risk it all to reignite the fire of their lost love? "A Duke's Devilish Plan" is a historical romance novel of approximately 90,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

Squatter's Rights: An Eastern Shore Mystery (The Eastern Shore Mysteries Book 1) by Cheril Thomas (Tred Avon Press) (1,125 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Lies, betrayal, and at least one murder are buried beneath the dirt and debris of the once magnificent Delaney House. Grace Reagan's renovation of her family's crumbling Eastern Shore mansion uncovers a dark past that everyone involved would like to forget, but Grace has too much invested in the project to back out. Angry relatives insist she doesn't legally own the house, a squatter leaves her threatening messages, and her small construction team's work is vandalized. Grace fights through every obstacle, and each day brings her closer to unraveling the truth about her family, including her long-missing father. But as she delves deeper into the mystery, Grace realizes that someone will stop at nothing to keep the secrets hidden. Will she find her answers only to lose her life? SQUATTER'S RIGHTS is Book 1 in the gripping Eastern Shore Mysteries series.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Last Letter (The Letter Series Book 1) by Kathleen Shoop (2,658 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

"Gripping historical fiction -- A tale of two women finding meaning behind all that went wrong in their lives. A timeless tale of redemption with the best plot-twist at the end I've seen in a long, long time. Can't wait for book two!" New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Melissa Foster Katherine wouldn't have believed it if she hadn't found the letter... In the summer of 1905 Katherine Arthur's mother arrives on her doorstep, dying, forcing her to relive a past she wanted to forget. When Katherine was young, the Arthur family had been affluent city dwellers until shame sent them running for the prairie, into the unknown. Taking her family, including young Katherine, to live off the land was the last thing Jeanie Arthur had wanted, but she would do her best to make a go of it. For Jeanie's husband Frank it had been a world of opportunity. Dreaming, lazy Frank. But, it was a society of uncertainty--a domain of natural disasters, temptation, hatred, even death. ?? Ten-year-old Katherine had loved her mother fiercely, put her trust in her completely, but when there was no other choice, and Jeanie resorted to extreme measures on the prairie to save her family, she tore Katherine's world apart. Now, seventeen years later, and far from the homestead, Katherine has found the truth - she has discovered the last letter. After years of anger, can Katherine find it in her heart to understand why her mother made the decisions that changed them all? Can she forgive and finally begin to heal before it's too late? **Independent Publisher Awards** 2011 Gold Medal, Best Regional Fiction-Midwest **National Indie Excellence Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Regional Fiction **USA Best Books 2011 Awards** Winner, Fiction--Western Finalist, Fiction--Historical Finalist, Best New Fiction **International Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Best New Fiction

Genre: Literary Fiction

A New Life as a Lazy, Selfish Emperor Book 1 by Deng yong (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Long Xiaoyuan went into raptures after he was reborn because he had been sick in his last life. But all of a sudden, he realized that his soul was in the body of a fat, self-centered emperor. This fool of an emperor put sycophants in important positions and put good people to death. This cruel emperor took a general's son as a wife and kept torturing him. How could he come back as someone like that? The empress was pretty smart and pretty good-looking. Since the emperor's soul didn't care about such a good man, Long Xiaoyuan would love him and save himself in the process.

Genre: Romance