Fractured Lives: A gripping serial killer thriller by Charlotte Roddy (Charles Fort Press) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

One phone call can change everything... Disgraced investigative journalist Mara Brenner has returned home to Florida intent on hiding out and drinking away her failures. Then Liam Hadley, an old friend with troubling ties to the past, calls with a bizarre request. "I need you to help me prove that I didn't kill my wife." Oriana Hadley, a high-powered attorney for a global GMO company, is missing. Detectives believe she's dead. And Liam is at the top of their suspect list. As Mara digs deeper, she uncovers disturbing links between Oriana's disappearance and the deaths of young foster girls in Miami Beach. And whoever's behind the deaths will stop at nothing to silence anyone who gets too close -- including her.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Supreme Martial Arts: The Millennium Ice Island 3 (Legend of the Divine Martial Book 26) by Maoyi Zhou (38 Reviews)    Price verified 57 minutes ago

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

Genre: Fantasy

Kentree's Haunted Halls: Return to Magic (The Kentree Series Book 2) by A Iles (11 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In a school where students are taught to raise the dead, twenty-nine-year-old Eliza Paladin finds no place to hide from her own ghosts and ghastly origins. With the help of her talking cat, Pal, Eliza must discover what the witching world has been hiding, and whether she can be complicit in the deception herself. Last year you learned to control fire, make wands, and teleport objects with your mind. You stopped a mysterious force that threatened to destroy the world and made friends along the way. You were ready to escape normal life, you wanted adventure, and you found it at Kentree Institute of Magic. Pick up where you left off. Escape into magic! Kentree's Haunted Halls is the sequel to Kentree's Stolen Souls. There will be a third and final instalment in the Kentree series.

Genre: Fantasy

The Other Brother by Brandon Massey (409 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Award-winning suspense author Brandon Massey delivers a chilling supernatural thriller of the familial ties that bind--and dark secrets written in the blood... Good fortune has smiled upon Gabriel Reid since the day he was born. Blessed with a loving family, educated in the finest schools, he was given a vice-president position in his father's successful construction business in Atlanta upon graduation. Engaged to a smart, beautiful woman and standing to inherit the CEO mantle, Gabriel's got it all. But he's about to meet someone who could change everything... Raised on the mean streets of Chicago, Isaiah Battle refused to succumb to the violence that claimed others in his neighborhood. He forged his own identity from various influences, relying on his strength of character in the face of adversity. Now Isaiah has come to Atlanta to claim his birthright--as Gabriel's half-brother from their father's extramarital affair. The news threatens to tear the Reid family apart as they ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Port Cuan by R.J. Grieve (16 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The remote hamlet of Port Cuan nestles on a northern shore at the foot of mighty sea cliffs that shelter it from the ravages of wind, Atlantic waves, and largely from time itself. When one of its houses comes up for sale, the residents brace themselves for the intrusion of a stranger into their idyllic existence. They discover that the newcomer is Gavin Pendry, once a famous travel writer, and are puzzled as to why he should come to live in such a remote place. Molly, Port Cuan's self-appointed soothsayer, is convinced he is running away from a dark secret in his past, and her fears seem justified when the new arrival behaves suspiciously by deliberately shunning all contact with his neighbours. Laura, a local artist, sets out to discover the reason for this, and Gavin finds himself drawn against his will into the eccentric community that is Port Cuan. He soon discovers that his determination to stay aloof is being seriously undermined by his growing feelings for Laura. Yet, the ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Book of Truths (Mui Thriller Series 1) by Ty Hutchinson (Amazon Digital Services) (1,898 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

She's unraveling a past that others are killing to keep quiet. When Mui comes into possession of a book littered with cryptic notes handwritten on the pages, she thinks nothing of the doodling nonsense until she discovers one is an anagram for her late father's name. Deciphering more of the riddles leads her to believe her father isn't dead and her mother lied to her. But Mui's not the only one with a strange connection to the book. The previous owner was a member of the Bibliokeepers, a secret organization that uses symbolism to hide valuable information inside random books. She died mysteriously, and so did those close to her. The remaining Bibliokeepers fear anyone with access to that book is in danger and are racing to track it down. Will Mui fall victim while searching for the truth about her father? A Book of Truths is the start of an action-packed thriller series. What readers are saying: This storyline is about as unique as you will ever read. Mui is just like your ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Haunting of the House on Greenpond Road: A Riveting Haunted House Mystery (A Riveting Haunted House Mystery Series Book 23) by Abigail Rose (1,035 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A paranormal phenomenon, a mysterious curse, and an old town with a sinister past. When Amber finds a miraculously low-priced house for rent, what she thought was the solution to all of her problems becomes the beginning of her worst nightmare.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

They Will Be Coming for Us (The Jovian Universe Book 1) by Kim Catanzarite (387 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"A captivating science fiction series." -- BlueInk Review (starred review) "A deftly written novel with a strong plot, an intriguing portrait of a wealthy family, and a phenomenal conflict. There couldn't be a better opening for this series." -- The Book Commentary "Fans of science fiction mixed with romance and mystery will enjoy this genre-crossing novel." -- BookLife Review Book 1: They Will Be Coming for Us. In this gripping sci-fi drama, Svetlana Peterman has met her soul mate in Andrew Jovian, a young astronomer who works for Starbright International, the aerospace company his wealthy parents own. Once married, they make a home in Kirksberg, Pennsylvania, a small town famous for a UFO sighting that occurred in the 1960s. Svetlana is, for once, truly happy, except that Andrew's family is strange, and not in a normal-strange kind of way. Preoccupied with only two things -- the night sky and carrying on their family lineage -- the Jovians lack social skills and often pry into ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Wildfire (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 3) by Chelle Bliss (3,135 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours 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 ...

Genre: Sagas

Dark Lair Trilogy: Wyvern by DJ O'Brien (16 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours 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 ...

Genre: Fantasy

Dare to be Wicked (Daring Daughters Book 1) by Emma V Leech (1,233 Review)    Price verified 7 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Fatally Bound: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller (Mac McRyan Mystery Thriller and Suspense Series Book) (McRyan Mystery Series Book 5) by Roger Stelljes (12,859 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

FATALLY BOUND... by one decision. An unbelievably twisty and page-turning psychological thriller the New York Times and USA Today bestselling mystery series author with over 3 million downloads and 200,000+ Amazon and Goodreads reviews. ????? "Absorbing. Intense. Gripping. Roger Stelljes is a powerful new thriller voice." Vince Flynn FATALLY BOUND... by one mystery. Hannah opened the backdoor of her house, stepped inside and carefully locked the door behind her. Out of the dark his massive left arm wrapped around her chest like a slow-turning vice. She was squirming and desperately gasping for air but couldn't break free. FATALLY BOUND... by one killer with deadly intentions. A brilliant and methodical killer is on a mission and leaving a trail of bodies behind with little or no evidence. The hunt for the killer will put Mac McRyan and Dara Wire in harm's way testing their partnership and resolve like never before. NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, Roger Stelljes has ...

The Chrysanthemum Seal (The Year of the Dragon, Book 5) by James Calbraith (87 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

It's the middle of summer in the Year of the Dragon. The hunt for the Crimson Robe may be over, but the adventure continues... With Bran seemingly gone from Yamato forever, his friends settle in their new lives, their common adventures a distant memory. Sato enrolls in Lord Nariakira's school of wizardry, while Nagomi joins her father's medical practice in far-away Nagoya. But the revolution, once started, cannot be stopped. The foreign threat finally comes to Yamato's doorstep. A Varyagan submarine drops anchor in Kiyo harbour. A Bataavian warship arrives at Kagoshima, carrying Dylan ab Ifor, Gwen and Wulfhere. In Shimoda, the Black Wings supply fleet brings with it a curious, unwanted guest...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Billionaire Affair (In Too Deep Book 1) by Ali Parker (2,238 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

I'm thinking it's finally got to be my turn. I've got no man and no money. Nothing but a personality and a smile. But maybe that's enough this time. The richest guy in New York is looking for a secretary, and lucky for me, he's young and as hot as sin. Too bad he's an alpha jerk rich boy who's stuck on himself. Nothing I do is right. Throw in a crazy ex and a father that can't stand anything that breathes in his personal space, and I. Am. Out. He can find someone else to take notes and get his coffee. I'm fine being broke and single. I've gotten good at it. Besides, I'm not interested in a billionaire affair. Or am I already in too deep to leave? Sure feels that way.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Ben Rehder Mysteries Box Set: Buck Fever & Gone The Next by Ben Rehder (20 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This box set includes two mystery novels written by Edgar and Shamus Award finalist Ben Rehder. Included are BUCK FEVER (first novel in the Blanco County mystery series) and GONE THE NEXT (first novel in the Roy Ballard mystery series). BUCK FEVER: It's the week before deer hunting season, as close to a statewide holiday as you get in Texas, and the locals are getting restless. Game Warden John Marlin has his hands full with poaching complaints coming in faster than he can write out-of-season tickets. Then a call of a different sort comes in. A man dressed up in some sort of deer costume has been shot at the Circle S ranch, and witnesses are reporting a massive wild-eyed buck prancing about the pasture in a lovesick frenzy. Marlin's seen a lot in his years, but this is wilder than he could have imagined: the man in the deer suit is a good friend, and the whacked-out whitetail isn't exactly a stranger either. It's the beginning of a mad, frantic weekend in Blanco County, one that ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Cursebound Thief: A Contemporary Fantasy Heist (Fracture Pact Book 1) by Megan O'Russell (Ink Worlds Press) (112 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

The world wants a hero. The curse needs a thief. The party of the decade stands between Jerek Holden and saving the people he would do anything to protect. After twelve years, he's finally found a way to break the curse that ripped all magic from the world and destroyed the peace that took generations to build. All he needs is one, simple artifact. But he can't steal the heliostone alone. A girl with a soul of fire. A vampire bound by a vow. A werewolf bent on revenge. A knight torn between honor and duty. A hacker to keep them all alive. The fate of magic lies in their hands?if they can survive long enough to pull off the heist of the century.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Fallen Prophet (The Dark Prophecy Book 1) by Cody Loewen (12 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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

Grey Noise: Rock and Roll can be Murder by A. J. Reid (20 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

"Reid captures this chilling prospect with aplomb, driving the plot forward with power chords. Listening to music on headphones after reading 'Grey Noise' would be like taking a shower following Hitchcock's 'Psycho." - KT, sinewavestore.com "Excellent story that delves into the dangerous world of rock music and unpredictable stars clutching at their miserable ego boosted existence." - Mistydog, Amazon reviewer "Darkly funny." - Jane, Amazon reviewer Patrick McDonagh is a talented sound engineer who lives on the fringes of... Well, everything. By day, he raids skips for firewood to keep his ailing mother warm in their tiny house by the docks; by night, he works the sticky-floored, dying music venues of the city, just trying to scrape a wage without being ripped off, beaten up or worse. What most people don't know about Patrick is that a sinister symphony has been playing in his head for years and now, it's building to a terrifying crescendo. As his psychosis peaks, a life-changing ...

Six Mile Creek by Richard Helms (Back Alley Books) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 12 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 ...

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 12 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

Woman Rising: A True Story by Julia McCoy (87 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

Three-time author and female business leader Julia McCoy brings multiple genres together in her electrifying, non-fiction true story, Woman Rising: A True Story, guaranteed to have you turning each page. Growing up under a narcissistic cult leader, Woman Rising: A True Story tells the unbelievable true story of one woman's ability to defy the odds and rise up despite a terrible upbringing, build a business empire, and find her complete life path -- through recovery and healing, to personal and professional success as a woman CEO. Woman Rising: A True Story is a memoir that goes above and beyond a story of childhood trauma. "... with vivid imagery and eloquent language, Julia immerses the reader in her story of a difficult childhood while also providing guideposts for self-discovery along the way. This is a brave and important work." - Anna LeBaron, author, The Polygamist's Daughter Follow the author, Julia McCoy, on an incredible journey from birth to present-day at the age of ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

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

A Smaller Country by Phillip Tennison (266 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A deadly influenza pandemic results in the death of more than half of the world's population. Governments collapse. Nations cease to exist. Refugees flock to other lands in search of safety and security. What remains of the Australian Government moves its borders to the south and evacuates the survivors from the northern half of the continent. Australia becomes a smaller country. But some survivors are left behind. They face a perilous existence. One such survivor is John Timms, a former outback cop. Timms embarks on an odyssey that takes him across much of the north. Along the way he encounters other Australians as well as many of the newcomers. Timms finds that he must confront the darkness and violence of the new frontier.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Dungeoneer (The Weight Of It All): A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure by J.J. Thorn (1,017 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

With new knowledge, training, and practice under his belt, Terrence's Rank 1 abilities will be put to the test against the monsters in his path. The first semester at Prep is over, but an old tormentor, an unlikely instructor, a harsh test, and a tiresome journey will continue to push his limits. Can Terrence overcome them all? Will he buckle, or can the stress push him to Rank Up? Elsewhere, Uncle Tom and his Dungeoneering team find something unexpected in the Dungeon. After months of fighting, they are ready to earn a profit for their toils. Can they handle the new challenge, or will they die like so many others before them? Will the risk be worth it? Join Terrence and Tom for the Hunt in the second book of this LitRPG Fantasy Adventure! Dungeoneer, Book 2 in the series 'The Weight Of It All'.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Return of her Dear Viscount: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks (160 Reviews)    Price verified 35 minutes ago

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

Genre: Romance

History of Holland by George Edmundson (42 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: History

The Dark, Dead, Deep: A Reverse Harem Mermaid Romance (Twilight Lake - Book 1) by Michaela Haze (Dirty Jeans Publishing) (231 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 ...

Genre: Fantasy

The Call: A Psychic Paranormal Romantic Comedy (Building the Circle Book 1) by Maggie M Lily (4,015 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 ...

Genre: Romance

The Rage of Saints (The Shadow Watch Saga Book 2) by S.A. Klopfenstein (207 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

She defied an empire... Now she's starting a war. The Shadow Watch has been undone. Their captain lies in the dungeons of the White Citadel, and the Gallows Girl has disappeared. Most of the surviving Watchers have joined the chancellor's new magical army, the Sky Guard, led by Darien Redvar, but the Gallows Boy is shaken from the return of the monsters of the Old World, and he must soon choose, once and for all, where his loyalties lie. Tori treks to the Great White North with an Alyut shaman, who believes she is the one who will bring Restoration to his people. A resistance is growing in the North, but Tori may not be the god the people are looking for, and the price of revolution may cost Tori her heart as well as her life. Meanwhile, another threat grows in strength. Old World monsters are rising up across the New World, and no one knows how they've returned. As nations ready themselves for a magical war, their return threatens to change everything. New alliances are set in place, ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Last of the Firedrakes (The Avalonia Chronicles Book 1) by Farah Oomerbhoy (2,582 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

She never felt like she belonged... until magic pulled her into a world beyond her wildest imagination. Perfect for fans of the Throne of Glass series and the Grisha Trilogy. Sixteen-year-old Aurora wishes she were anyone else. Mistreated by her adopted family and bullied at school, she believes things can't get any worse. But when she's kidnapped and dragged through an ancient tapestry into the magical world of Avalonia, she soon discovers that some dreams can easily turn into nightmares. Hunted by the evil tyrant Queen Morgana, who will stop at nothing to get rid of the last surviving heir to the powerful Firedrake dynasty, Aurora struggles to fit into her new life as a mage at the prestigious Academy of Evolon. Threatened by treachery at every turn and desperate to prove herself worthy, she uncovers a dark, complicated web of political intrigue that threatens the very existence of the seven kingdoms of Avalonia. Aided by the powerful Duke of Silverthorne, a fae friend, and ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Ice Mage (Mages in the Mundane Book 2) by Julianne Munich (30 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Sequel to The Reborn Prince. He's a coachman -- and a Cryomancien. Marcel lives with one foot in each world. The first world feels as harsh and cold as the ice he casts from his fingertips. They want to use him as a bloodless and efficient weapon, nothing more. The second world is home to three friendly passengers who charter his coach for a journey. Luc, Emilie, and Adelaide are happy to travel to a prince's castle as retinue servants, while Marcel's heart sinks in guilt and dread with each step his horses take. Luc's amnesia spell is all that separates the good man he's become, from the evil killer within. The coachman is driving him to where his spell will be broken -- and his true self will be unveiled. Marcel is faced with a terrifying dilemma of his own. Either obey the orders of Le Conseil Suprême and become their henchman -- or die a traitor. All the while, his feelings for a forbidden woman tempt him to risk it all. The second installment of Mages in the Mundane series, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Fariidinus Book 3 by L. E. Parr (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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

Dirty Shirt (The exploits of the Royal Munster Fusiliers (‘The Dirty Shirts’) in World War One. Book 1) by John Ware (20 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A forgotten chapter in Irish history When unassuming American tourist Daniel Wyndham arrived in Tralee, he was searching for whatever strain of Irish mysticism inspired W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory. But instead of a Celtic Twilight he found the hard-drinking redcoats of the Royal Munster Fusiliers - the Dirty Shirts.A novel following the exploits of an Irish regiment caught in the trenches of the Western Front Ireland was on the brink of civil war, Europe was on the brink of World War One, and Wyndham was about to find out what the heroes and fighting men of Irish legend looked like in the twentieth century. A story of courage and sacrifice in the tradition of Sebastian Faulks "... a fascinating tale - fun, fast and furious" - Irish Examiner "... a distinguished first novel... written so well that the military historical instruction it affords is a pleasure to absorb." - The Irish Sword " Ware has an unerring eye for detail, telling his story not from the point of view of ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Assassin's List: An Adam Drake novel (The Adam Drake Series Book 1) by Scott Matthews (4,078 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Radicalized in prisons, recruited and trained to be deadly assassins, they're invisible, working menial jobs no one notices. A silent army is assembled to avenge the martyrs killed by US drones. The plan is to publicly kill a long list of VIPs, starting with someone close to the American president. Before the killing begins, Adam Drake, an attorney and former Delta Force Tier 1 operator, is assigned to a CEO of a defense contractor, whose assistant was murdered in his office. Drake becomes suspicious of the IT security firm that has access to the building. When the FBI ignores his warning, he's forced to rely on his own skills to protect the Secretary of Homeland Security and his client from attack during a public ceremony. Now the assassins add Drake to their list, targeting him and the only family he has left. A fast-paced, action-packed thriller with a plot that could be tomorrow's headline. ________________________________________________________ Praise for the Adam Drake ...

Emma by Jane Austen (E-BOOKARAMA) (8,155 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 ...

Genre: Classics

China - The Origin: A Pulse-Pounding Technothriller (The Flense Book 1) by Saul Tanpepper (130 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Someone wants to destroy the world. Only she can save it. CHINA - THE ORIGIN (Book 1 of THE FLENSE series) After being lured to a remote Chinese island playground for the world's elite, medical reporter Angelique de l'Enfantine is contracted by an apocalypse prepper group to investigate a mysterious train crash deep in Inner Mongolia. Is the incident somehow connected to a series of global tragedies? If so, is it the last or just the beginning of something much more deadly? As she digs deeper, she finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with government agents and corporate spies who will kill to keep their secrets hidden. Will she be able to stop the deadly attacks before she falls victim to the Flense herself? THE FLENSE SERIES DESCRIPTION Hundreds die in a fiery train crash in northern China. A cargo ship smuggling refugees is lost to calm seas off the Libyan coast. Entire villages in Ghana are turned into ghost towns overnight. A young freelance medical ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Canopus and Keel - The Hive. (The Limbo Prophecy Book 1) by Stephen Jarrett (22 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Embark on a thrilling urban fantasy journey where Americana, fantasy, and ancient mythology collide. Join FBI agents Carina Keel and Jon Canopus as they navigate a world teeming with demons, witches, and fallen angels. In 'The Hive,' Carina Keel makes a chilling discovery -- the creature that killed her father has returned, preying upon the residents of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Keel wants revenge. Meanwhile, Vince, a mysterious drifter, finds himself in Portland, haunted by the ever-present voice of the Red Girl in his mind. Each day, he can pose three questions to her, but doubts arise -- can he trust his own memories? And why does the voice compel him to follow Canopus and Keel? In Bonners Ferry, Julia grapples with bewildering lapses in time. Plagued by constant fatigue and aware of her nocturnal wanderings, she questions whether sleepwalking alone could explain unlocking doors and driving her car. With fleeting glimpses of a mysterious presence in the mirror, her unease ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

New Orleans Mourning: A Skip Langdon Mystery (The Skip Langdon Series Book 1) by Julie Smith (3,554 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Winner of the 1991 Edgar Allan Poe Award for best novel and the FIRST mystery in the highly acclaimed Skip Langdon series, New Orleans Mourning falls deliciously between the psychological suspense of Laura Lippman and the delicate drama of Tennessee Williams. "Smith is a gifted writer." -Washington Post Book World MURDER, MARDI GRAS--AND MORE SECRETS THAN BEADS... It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and civic leader and socialite Chauncey St. Amant has been crowned Rex, King of Carnival. But his day of glory comes to an abrupt and bloody end when a parade-goer dressed as Dolly Parton guns him down. Is the killer his aimless, promiscuous daughter Marcelle? Homosexual, mistreated son Henry? Helpless, alcoholic wife Bitty? Or some unknown player? Turns out the king had enemies... Enter resourceful heroine Skip Langdon, a rookie police officer and former debutante turned cynic of the Uptown crowd. Scouring the streets for clues, interviewing revelers and street people with names like Jo ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Midnight Calling: A Memoir of a Drug Smuggler's Daughter (Nonfiction Addiction Book 1) by Lynn Walker (MZW Publishing) (721 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS, WINNER ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD, GRAND PRIZE SHORTLIST NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS, NONFICTION FINALIST KINDLE BOOK AWARDS, NONFICTION FINALIST Lynn was the carefree daughter of a Miami undercover narcotics agent -- until her dad snuck out of their house in the dark of night without so much as a glance back. She never understood what happened to him until she was in high school, and he was in prison for drug smuggling. By then, Lynn had developed a massive drug and alcohol habit of her own. It was the perfect setup for her to latch onto the only connection to her dad that remained once he was paroled from prison -- cocaine. After a few years of abusing coke together, Lynn lost everything and everyone she ever cared about and was forced to choose between her father and her life. Midnight Calling: A Memoir of a Drug Smuggler's Daughter is a true story about family bonds, addiction and the price of holding on when it's time to let go. A Perfectly ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

One is Evil (Bobby Greco Thriller Series Book 1) by Jeff Buick (175 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

A wealthy and influential woman whose life is about to be torn apart has only one hope - a disgraced homicide cop. Bobby Greco, set up by dirty cops and thrown off the Orlando force, takes a job investigating insurance fraud. His involvement in a high profile case means no one around him is safe - not even his ex-wife and kids. Bobby uncovers a secret that threatens someone at the top of the American political system, and as they scramble to protect the country from the fallout, the real endgame becomes clear. Dangerous military technology is at risk of getting into the wrong hands.From the halls of power in Washington DC to the frozen wastelands of Siberia, the chase is on - and the clock is ticking. This is Book One in the Bobby Greco thriller series, stay tuned for more wild adventures in Bobby's life.

Flat Out: A Post-Apocalyptic LitRPG (The System Apocalypse: Australia Book 2) by Tao Wong (644 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Parenting in the apocalypse is the worst Two weeks into the System Apocalypse and the transformations are just beginning. Mutated insects, carnivorous toads and angry drop bears were not on the school curriculum; but when the apocalypse hits, you roll with it. Parenting a teenager has prepared Kira for the worst, she just didn't expect that to include the end of the world. A menacing conglomerate of alien hunters is breathing down their necks and new threats lurk just over the hills. Kira and the rest of the Australian survivors of Brisbane must Level up, bolster defenses, and prepare for an incoming invasion none of them foresaw. In-between all that, she'll need to keep her family intact and functioning. All in a day's work for a single mum, really. Flat Out is the second book in The System Apocalypse: Australia series. Set in the same universe as Tao Wong's the System Apocalypse, it's focusing on the changes in the deadliest of continents, Australia. Fans of the original series, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Countess Lucy And The Curse Of Coberley Hall: A mystery crime novel set in a remote English manor house by Guy Sheppard (32 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

In Coberley Hall, there lives a secret. That secret is ready to claim its next victim. DI Colin Walker inherits the Jacobean manor house from his wife Lizzie, in whose death he has played a part. Wracked with guilt, but equally determined to forget, he takes up his inheritance only to discover a 17th century chest in the cellars. Inside it are Countess Lucy's clothes and possessions from the time of the English Civil War. A cryptic note next to her name in the village burial records leads him to question how she, once the house's chatelaine, died. His wife's death was the same? As far as Colin is concerned all love ended with Lizzie, but he has reckoned without the countess's 'dead heart's desire'. But can he trust what he sees and feels? And what of the promise he made Lizzie on her deathbed? Excerpt: 'Do you believe in good and evil, Mr Walker? Do you believe that one or the other can stalk a family in response to a great sorrow? Excerpt: 'Nevertheless, I am ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

An Unlikely Hero (Enigma Series Book 1) by Tierney James (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform) (340 Reviews)    Price verified 12 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Bronze and the Brimstone (The Verona Trilogy Book 2) by Lory Kaufman (26 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

Book #2 of the Verona Trilogy With an average of over 4 stars in reader ratings on Amazon, THE VERONA TRILOGY is a little-known time-travel gem. The author is therefore offering the whole series FREE for a limited time, asking you, the reader, very little in return. That is, if you enjoy your read, tell a friend and write a review. Download the whole series today. Here's what the series is about; What could go wrong in the 14th-century for three time-traveling teens? How about - EVERYTHING! This is book #2 of the Verona Trilogy where Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln, three teens from the 24th-century, are trapped in 14th-century Verona, Italy. They've survived many deadly experiences by keeping their wits about them and by introducing futuristic technology into the past. Principal among these inventions is the telescope, which brought them to the attention of the rich and powerful. But standing out can get you into unexpected - situations. The nobles of Verona now believe ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Travellers: Volume One. (A British Apocalyptic Survival Thriller) by Shaun Whittington (104 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

An overnight contamination has occurred over an area of England, turning people exposed to the radiation into crazed cannibals. This forces survivors from all walks of life to come together and do what they can to survive. Unaware of what is happening, a group of young people in their twenties, are travelling back from a nightclub, in the early hours of Sunday morning, and are attacked in the countryside, forcing their driver, Paul Newbold, to run away and leave the rest to flee to the nearby pub. Not far away are man and wife who are unaware of what is happening. Paul goes into their house for safe refugee and, after watching the news on TV, the three of them slowly realise that the world that they had known does not exist anymore. So what do the youngsters do now? Wait? Or do the people in the pub and Paul risk trying to get home? Whatever they decide, not everyone will survive. Not for persons under the age of 18.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Rowan and Eris by Campbell Jefferys (8 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

It's a simple story, a journey, a search, a pursuit. There is a man from Perth, an American woman, their daughter. The woman is intent on creating chaos wherever she goes, through urban art, and her work extends to creating chaos in her own life by having a daughter. The man is intent on finding his daughter and in doing so finds himself and the songs inside him. It's a road trip novel, starting in Perth, Australia, and traversing America, Canada and Europe. It is also a meditation on art, creativity, success, growing up and taking responsibility. A highly ambitious project, the book includes a CD of original music, plus illustrations and song lyrics.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Hunter: A Novel by Campbell Jefferys (Rippple Books) (17 Reviews)    Price verified 13 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 40 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

After the Fall Boxset: Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Fiction by Robert J. Walker (305 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

An unputdownable EMP thriller boxset with a brilliant twist! Over 150+ Reviews! In a flash, an EMP blast disables North America's entire east coast. When an EMP brings the United States to its knees, Mary must fight to survive amid the terror descending upon the city and rescue her family. Hide Away James and Marla Weller are preparing for a relaxing weekend, when an unexpected blackout spreads far beyond their St. Louis suburb and starts a devastating chain reaction. But the disabled power grid was only the beginning of a national nightmare as their vehicles and cell phones won't function either. A series of building explosions rock downtown, leading to a mandatory evacuation. Amid the chaos, the young couple must make a decision on where to go. A possible solution emerges when a self-proclaimed survivalist offers them refuge in his remote cabin far from the city and away from the chaos. But James and Marla soon discover that survival isn't as clear as they think, and ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Bad Advice by S M Mala (63 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

Sometimes following your heart isn't the best advice... Ruby's having a problem looking for love. The divorced single mother needs someone to mend her heart. Scottie's avoiding any commitment, wanting to focus on his high flying career. But one party, a moment of madness, it all changes. Two people, with completely different views, find themselves colliding when it comes to love and life. Especially when they both have secrets they don't want the other to know about. And to make matters worse, they are drawn together by a serial killer seeking revenge on Samaritans! A sexy, black comedy about love, murder and bad advice.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Devil to Pay (Wicked Sons Book 1) by Emma V Leech (571 Reviews)    Price verified one minute 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Sirens Unbound: Book 1 of the Fifth Mage War by Laura Engelhardt (91 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Four siblings. Three prophecies. A world of magic. Cordelia Bant has a secret: she's a siren, a magical creature created to sustain the life force of the fae. But what can she do when the faeries she cares about most are trapped on an island full of iron? Her siren brother Thomas leads a carefree life -- that is, until fate reunites him with a long-lost love. But when political forces threaten to tear them apart again, they flee to the mage haven of Australia... Meanwhile, their sisters Amy and Mary live normal lives in America, unaware of the sirenic power that lies latent in their blood. Amy works as a neurosurgeon -- but when she invents a surgical procedure that allows mundanes to see magic, she discovers that she's been manipulated into setting off the next mage war. Mary is a retired opera singer whose first priority is her family. But her faith in her siblings is shaken when Thomas reveals a long-held family secret, causing her ordinary life to shatter apart. Join the Bant ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Wakeless: Joe Sault, book 1 (Joe Sault Detective) by William Dean (22 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Welcome to the near-future Metaverse... Reality is virtual, augmented, and holographic, and artificially intelligent robots are the hot, new consumer product. Constable Joseph Sault is a contrary human being. But he might be the only one who's accepted that. He's constantly in trouble with his superiors and losing touch with his family all due to his compulsive need to solve cases... that are not his own... because, contrarily, he refuses to step up to Detective. And, his new partner -- a distractingly attractive hologram programmed to admire and to serve -- is not doing his shaky marriage any favors. Despite skewed priorities and lack of respect for protocol, in the end, he's always emerged unscathed. Until now. Investigating a simple traffic accident lands him in the middle of a conspiracy with world-altering implications. Then, when the prime suspect turns out to be his wife's new boss, his work and personal life collide, catastrophically. Cornered and out of options, ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

When Hearts Ignite: An Angsty Billionaire Office Romance (The Orchid) by Victoria Lum (162 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

A cold-hearted billionaire, a fiery intern, and a forbidden love that defies the odds. He's the King of Wall Street -- cold, methodical, unemotional. Steven Kingsley is the glorious falcon soaring far above me. I'm the poor, lowly intern -- a small fish in this cutthroat ocean of finance, struggling to keep my head above water. The falcon and the fish were never meant to fall in love. After all, his heart is made of ice, and life has taught me rich men cannot be trusted. But my body craves him, my heart ignites for him, and from his heated stares and maddening touches, I wonder if perhaps he feels the same. Until one day, the unimaginable happens, and I disappear from his life. I've had to become someone I never thought I'd be in order to survive. That is, until he finds me. The cold king is intent on saving me, and this time, he isn't letting go. Our wills collide, an inferno blazes, but our devastating secrets get in the way. Can the fish and the falcon find a way to be ...

Spartacus: The Myth and the Man by M. J. Trow (19 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

This is a revised version of M. J. Trow's classic biography of an ancient and unforgettable hero. 'I am Spartacus' ranks among the most famous lines in Hollywood, with its image of the man's comrades prepared to die in his place in the Kirk Douglas film. And die they did; not the actors but the real army of Spartacus, crucified in their thousands along the Appian Way that leads to Rome. Spartacus: The Myth and the Man is a revised version of M. J. Trow's original biography, the first to be written in English, of a legend who has become all things to all men. He has been the focus of a ballet and an opera. Karl Marx called him 'the finest fellow in ancient history' and a communist group in 1920s Germany tried to topple the Weimar government in his name. The humble slave from Thrace (today's Bulgaria) became a gladiator, led a revolt and took on the greatest military system in history - Rome. The Romans were understandably anxious to erase him from history, so key facts about the man ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

The Dragon Maiden: The Legend's Daughter by Pamela Murra (34 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes 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

Keep This Between Us (Davis Designs Book 1) by Albany Archer (116 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Shadows & Ink: Mastering the Art of Horror Writing and Publishing (Shadows & Ink series for horror authors Book 1) by Joe Mynhardt (11 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

From the Bram Stoker-award-winning editor, publisher, and CEO of Crystal Lake Entertainment... Dive into the dark and thrilling world of horror writing with Shadows & Ink, a comprehensive guide designed to transform your chilling tales into masterpieces that captivate and terrify. Authored by a seasoned and award-winning publisher/editor in the genre, this book is your gateway to crafting stories that linger in the minds and nightmares of your audience. Shadows & Ink is more than just a writing manual. It's a call to the storytellers who dare to explore the shadowy realms of horror and dark fiction. Whether you're a budding writer or a seasoned author, this book is crafted to serve your creative spirit with the tools, techniques, and insights needed to bring your most haunting narratives to life. Shadows & Ink contains contributions by Graham Masterton, Scott Nicholson, Lucy A. Snyder, Lisa Morton, Elizabeth Massie, Tom Deady, Chad Lutzke, Gwendolyn Kiste, L. Marie Wood, Kate ...

Genre: Reference

The Evolution of a Scar by Amara Huck (20 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Entangle You: Grumpy Billionaire Romance meets College Graduate (Steal My Heart Series Book 1) by Diana A. Hicks (242 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes 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

House Aretoli: A novel of medieval Venice by K. M. Butler (17 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

*** 2023 Chaucer Book Awards Finalist*** 1365, Venice, Italy. For generations, the merchants of House Aretoli have profited through faithful service to the Republic of Venice. Despite being only a minor senatorial family, they've established a reputation for reliability, fidelity, and ingenuity. But the Aretoli are about to face the ultimate test. Caught up in a rebellion on Venice's territory of Crete, young Niccolo Aretoli returns as a hero after saving the governor's life and evacuating the loyal citizenry. Yet despite his new fame, not all is well in Venice. Niccolo's beloved has been forced into marriage to safeguard her family from ruin. Fresh jealousies divide him from his brother Flavio. And traitorous senators and a seductive foreign agent threaten to divide and destroy his family as part of an even darker design. From brothel to Senate, on land and sea, through marriage and loss, the sons and daughters of House Aretoli struggle against spies, treachery, and assassination. ...

Dragon Prince (The Last Free Dragon Book 1) by Jada Fisher (381 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

Dragons disappeared from the world, and there might have been a good reason. An epic dragon riding adventure from international bestselling author Jada Fisher and USA Today Bestselling author Shannon VanBergen. Kashir has lived his whole life in the shadow of his older brother who is now the king. When the young prince saves a dragon in distress, it appears he has finally done something to help his brother and his kingdom. He soon learns that the power of a dragon is something not to be trifled with. Or controlled. Will the dragon help Kashir become the prince he has always hoped to be, or will it destroy everything he sought to protect? Dragon Prince is the first book in The Last Free Dragon fantasy adventure. If you enjoy magical worlds and unforgettable characters, you don't want to miss this epic adventure from bestselling authors Jada Fisher and Shannon VanBergen. Download Dragon Prince and get started on your next epic adventure today.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Eight Years Gone by Cate Beauman (429 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

A steamy second chance... Jagger Tennyson never had it easy, but that all changes when Dr. Steven Evans knocks on his front door. Leaving poverty and hopelessness behind, Jagger creates a life he's been too afraid to dream of. But tragedy strikes late one night, and everything falls apart. Jagger is forced to walk away, leaving the woman he loves. Grace Evans grew up with wealth and privilege, but she's no stranger to loss and pain. When she meets the gorgeous boy from the wrong side of the tracks, everything changes for the better. Grace has never loved anyone the way she loves Jagger. But he vanishes on the night that nearly destroys her. Eight years later, Jagger comes home, and nothing is how it was supposed to be. Dreams were shattered, and trust was broken, but he wants to make things right. He'll do whatever it takes to fight for Grace, but proving he still loves her won't be easy. When tragedy befalls Grace again, Jagger can help her pick up the pieces. But can Grace ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Reunion : A Steamy Single Mom/ Rockstar Romantic Suspense (Secrets Of The Harper Sisters Book 4) by A. K. Steel (126 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

I have one job at my ten-year reunion. To tell my high school boyfriend, Heath Riley, he has a son. I didn't keep that secret from him by choice, but the truth is going to kill him just the same. In so many ways, I'm living my best life, running a fashion house I created and being a single mom to two beautiful children. I have everything I need, but that doesn't mean I'm not lonely as hell. And sometimes, late at night, I still think of him. The one who got away. Heath has always been sexy as hell, even before he was frontman for LA's biggest rock band. When we broke up, it was so he could follow his dreams. At least that's what I thought. And when we reconnect at our high school reunion, he wants to make up for lost time and be a family. It sounds too good to be true. But I have major trust issues I'm not sure I can get past, and he has more going on than he is willing to share. Can we work out how to fall in love all over again and really be a family? Or will secrets surface, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Dark (The Dark Series Book 1) by Charnae (15 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

My grandmother is gone. I watched her walk into the Dark, and those who enter that place are never seen or heard from again. My name is Vale Rennick, and I've lived all of my eighteen years in a tiny community of three thousand people surrounded by the Dark. We know little about the Dark but have experience with the requirements it sets, like how minimal space and limited resources necessitate our eldest citizen to enter the Dark upon the birth of a new baby. The fate of the departed, like the origin of the Dark, is a mystery. My family keeps our community's history, and Gran, our most seasoned story keeper, is the latest to walk. But on her Departure Day, she gives my father the last of her stories. Information I hope will reveal the secrets of the Dark, end the departures, and reunite me with Gran. Information he refuses to give me. But amid smothered hopes, the impossible happens. Three strangers emerge from the Dark, desperate for my help, demanding my secrecy, and opening an ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Such a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (32 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Strip an East Coast man in his forties of his marital obligations, transplant him into San Diego, and something funny happens. Enjoy 84 humorous anecdotes about relationships, love, sex, and lifestyles. Excerpt from Such a Nice Guy - The Walk of Shame I define this as the walk a woman takes from a man's residence to her car after a night of bumping nasties. Did this originate with the "Bridge of Sighs" in Venice? I sure hope not. After all, it doesn't come with a prison sentence. I find this walk hurtful (sniff) and I demand an apology on behalf of my scorned brothers. Why is the walk shameful? • If the neighbors see you, they will think you're slutty. • You're wearing the same clothes from last night (with an assortment of new pulls, wrinkles, and stains). • Your sobriety has exposed my flaws. When I leave a girl's house, I take the "walk of pride" because: • If the neighbors see me, they will think I'm stud-worthy, trustworthy, and responsible for all those funny ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Nora and the Werewolf Wedding: A Nora Grayson Adventure (The Nora Grayson Adventures Book 1) by A.J. Maguire (11 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Fantasy

With Blood by Aaron M. Geist (9 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The Empire of Clyos is not the safe kingdom that it once was. An unknown cult has arisen within the kingdom's borders, committing heinous crimes and sacrifices without leaving a trace behind. The name of this cult has been speculated by many, and known by few... The Shadows of Hema. They strike after the sun sets, with their cause remaining a secret. One very unfortunate mage has begun to unravel this conspiracy. Joshua is a learner of healing magic, determined to one day become an official healer and help the weak with his magical abilities. This goal has now become an impossible dream, as Joshua soon finds himself abducted by the infamous band of murderous criminals. In his attempt to escape, Joshua is introduced to the many members of this mysterious cult. He becomes aware of the reasoning behind their actions. He finds that these criminals originate from every corner of Clyos, of both elven and human races. They have sought refuge in their faction as outcasts of ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Pictures of You ('90s Coming of Age Book 1) by Leta Blake (Leta Blake Books, LLC) (495 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes 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

Miss Adventures: Abroad from Bangkok to Bali by Ashley Percival (Misadventures Media) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

Poppy Davis is a woman down on her luck. With failed jobs under her belt, life turns a corner when she begins working at a Toronto accounting firm. Soon, she finds a new friend and a new beau. Disaster strikes and her life crumbles before her eyes. After a broken heart, and a desire to find out who Poppy really is, she decides to travel to Southeast Asia. She journeys to the beaches of Thailand, the highlands of Malaysia, sips Singapore Slings at the Raffles Hotel, and explores the ancient ruins of Indonesia. In her travels, she explores the world, makes friends, and finds herself. Just when Poppy thinks her broken heart has mended, and it is time to move on with someone new, a blast from her past comes back to challenge her on which romantic road she should take, if any. Follow Poppy's misadventures abroad in Southeast Asia. This is the first book of the Miss Adventures series. Happy travels!

Genre: Travel

Purple Hearts: A Slow Burn Romance by Arthur Archambeau (31 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A gritty slow burn with a Christian bent. "I Laughed Until I CRIED. What An Amazing Story!" Everyone has a war story to tell. A jaded cop struggling to come to terms with her past falls for an idealistic former Marine turned cat rescuer on the crime-infested streets of West Baltimore. Hope Kennedy is a cynical Baltimore cop. Her beat is the Mondawmin area of West Baltimore -- the most dangerous neighborhood in America's most dangerous city. And she's struggling -- unsuccessfully -- to overcome a terrible event that has come to shape her life. Hope's become angry and bitter. She's spiraling out of control. Hope has lost hope. Luke Matthews is a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran. He received the Purple Heart for a wound inflicted in Afghanistan. Now, he works as a carpenter for a nonprofit that builds homes for disabled vets. In his spare time, he volunteers with a local cat rescue. But Luke's battling his own demons. He's haunted by the war. Specifically, by a fog of war ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

An Elaborate Scheme Leading to Love: A Historical Western Romance Book by Lorelei Brogan (261 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Josie's family has come to grief after the sudden death of her father. When any hope seems to be lost, her mother decides to struggle for a better future and answer an ad for a mail-order bride. Their fate is inevitable, so they have no other option than to move to her mother's future husband's ranch. However, little does Josie know that she is about to feel her heart shiver when the rancher's handsome nephew approaches her. But is his supposed interest in her genuine? Or is there something darker hiding behind his smile? When Adam's cousins inform him that their father has plans to remarry, he agrees to help them carry out a secret scheme. Their aim: to sabotage their father's relationship with his new mail-order bride and her two children. And even though he initially believed that achieving the plan would be a piece of cake, he reckoned without his host. What will happen if, over the course of time, he starts having doubts and unexpected feelings for the mail-order bride's ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Solar Flare (The Solar Wind Book 2) by Laura E. Collins (14 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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 ...

Genre: Science Fiction

My Only - Alex & Jamie (Crossroads, Book 3) by Melanie Shawn (1,454 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The Firefighter With his sexy good looks, natural born charisma, and playful sense of humor, firefighter Alex Sloan is Harper's Crossing's most eligible bachelor. Since returning home from serving his country as a Navy SEAL, women have been lining up to be with him. Alex works hard and plays even harder. Nothing can stop him when he sets his mind to something, and since meeting Jamie his mind is set on her. The Nurse Jamie Miller learned the hard way that there is one person she can depend on in this world... herself. To keep her life on track she needs to stay focused on her ten-year plan that includes working two jobs and does not include sexy distractions. And distractions don't come much sexier than Alex Sloan. The Dilemma After Alex lands in the hospital from an on-the-job injury, Jamie is assigned to be his nurse-slash-guard. Jamie quickly learns that this VIP patient requires more than just her normal duties, his care includes fending off female admirers. Will Jamie be able ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Betting on Love (In Love series Vol. 2) (Italian Edition) by Penelope Plume (455 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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 ...

Genre: Foreign Languages

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 12 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 ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Roping the Wrangler (Wind River Hearts Book 6) by Lacy Williams (Lacy Williams Books LLC) (1,266 Review)    Price verified 4 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: Romance

Pumpkin Pies & Potions (Melting Pot Cafe Book 1) by Polly Holmes (778 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Witches, cats, pumpkin pies and murder! I'm Evelyn Grayson and if you'd told me by the time I was 23, I'd have lost both my parents in a mysterious accident, moved in with the coolest Aunt ever, lived in a magical town, and I was a witch, I would have said you were crazy. Funny thing is, you'd be right. Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year's Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to find out whodunit and clear her name. Amongst the pumpkin carving, abandoned houses, and apple bobbing, it soon becomes apparent dark magic is at play and I must use all my newfound witches' abilities to find the killer before another spell is cast. Step into Evelyn Grayson's magical world in the first book of the Melting Pot Café series, a fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is just beginning. If ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense