When the Iris is Pink: A Dystopian Story by Oscar O'Rourke (Olive Python Publishing) Price verified 10 minutes ago

"A haunting portrayal of humanity, and a testament to how far one to please others and survive." In When the Iris is Pink, a teenage boy is forced to reconcile what he knows and what he thinks he knows when he finds out that he might be infected with the virus he was told caused the end of the world. He must attempt to survive while also attempting to please his puritanical and self-centered parents while also caring for his young siblings. This is a story about truths, lies, perceptions, and survival, set in rural Washington State. This is Oscar O'Rourke's third novella. He is a writer known for his fluid prose and cerebral, engaging storytelling. He generally writes in the horror, drama, and fantasy genres.

Genre: Literary Fiction

The Out of This World Travel Company (THE OUT OF THIS WORLD SERIES Book 1) by Michael Vlasek Price verified 10 minutes ago

Ellie and Andrew decide to embark on a new type of adventure vacation but could never imagine what kind of journey it actually entails. When picked up by their tour guide and his driver, they suddenly find themselves flown in a car into space by an alien race looking to establish a travel business on Earth. They are taken across the galaxy to a planet with quirky properties where they must use a map and their wits to navigate through towering mountains, jungled forests, and other unforeseen obstacles to a distant rendezvous point. As Ellie and Andrew forge their way forward, more startling and dangerous discoveries await them, including believing a rival alien travel company might be trying to interfere with their vacation. Things suddenly spiral wildly out of control, and they are left wondering if they will ever get home. Find out if they succeed in The Out of This World Travel Company, a thrilling adventure full of mystery, drama, and unexpected twists.

Genre: Science Fiction

Dreams for Dead Bodies: Blackness, Labor, and the Corpus of American Detective Fiction (Class : Culture) by Miriam Michelle Robinson (University of Michigan Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Dreams for Dead Bodies: Blackness, Labor, and the Corpus of American Detective Fiction offers new arguments about the origins of detective fiction in the United States, tracing the lineage of the genre back to unexpected texts and uncovering how authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Pauline Hopkins, and Rudolph Fisher made use of the genre's puzzle-elements to explore the shifting dynamics of race and labor in America. The author constructs an interracial genealogy of detective fiction to create a nuanced picture of the ways that black and white authors appropriated and cultivated literary conventions that coalesced in a recognizable genre at the turn of the twentieth century. These authors tinkered with detective fiction's puzzle-elements to address a variety of historical contexts, including the exigencies of chattel slavery, the erosion of working-class solidarities by racial and ethnic competition, and accelerated mass production.Dreams for Dead Bodies demonstrates that ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Portraits of Obsession and Madness : Collection of Sensual Folk Horror Short Stories by Tarek von Bergmann (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Portraits of Obsession and Madness A collection of Sensual Folk Horror Short Stories. One could say... very Macabre, Disturbing, but overall, highly Sensually Folk Horror Short Stories. All written in various first-person perspectives. It will emerge you deeply into the realms of the senses... Salacious, Obscene, Lustful, Erotic Raunchy, Sexual, Carnal... and yet also so very, very wrong, and certainly entirely illicit. If you are looking to read erotica, then this book is not for you, Dear Reader. However, you are looking for Phycological, Philosophical, Sensual Folk Horror, then, thou - Dear Reader are forsooth 'i the right department. Please, enjoy thy say 'i this macabre orb 'twixt those pages.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Weekend Affair 2: Back to Reality by Noelle Vella (Singleton's Press Publishing) (145 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When Gabby and Shell escaped to Tybee Island to get away from the drama in their lives, they never expected their weekend getaway to turn into a weekend affair with two men who turned their worlds upside down. Now, the fun and games are over. It's time to get back to reality... and for these two best friends, reality is as ugly as it comes. Shell's husband had abandoned her and their two children, but now he's back with promises that pacify Shell's broken heart and quells her guilt. Still, she can't get Carl, the man she met on Tybee Island, off her mind. Carl had given her something she could feel, and now, Shell has to decide if she still even wants to be married. Diego is having a tough time sticking to his own rules. He doesn't do love. The weekend in Tybee Island was supposed to be all fun and games. And yet, try as he might, he couldn't get Gabby out of his head. She's intrigued him far beyond their sex-filled weekend, and now he has to figure out what he's going to do about ...

Genre: Black & African American

Framed: The New Woman Criminal in British Culture at the Fin de Siecle by Elizabeth Carolyn Miller (University of Michigan Press) Price verified 3 hours ago

Framed uses fin de siècle British crime narrative to pose a highly interesting question: why do female criminal characters tend to be alluring and appealing while fictional male criminals of the era are unsympathetic or even grotesque? In this elegantly argued study, Elizabeth Carolyn Miller addresses this question, examining popular literary and cinematic culture from roughly 1880 to 1914 to shed light on an otherwise overlooked social and cultural type: the conspicuously glamorous New Woman criminal. In so doing, she breaks with the many Foucauldian studies of crime to emphasize the genuinely subversive aspects of these popular female figures. Drawing on a rich body of archival material, Miller argues that the New Woman Criminal exploited iconic elements of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century commodity culture, including cosmetics and clothing, to fashion an illicit identity that enabled her to subvert legal authority in both the public and the private spheres. "This is ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Hive Queen: A Dark Fantasy LitRPG (Trinity of the Hive Book 2) by Grayson Sinclair (Starlit Publishing) (61 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The job? Steal the heart of a god from the kingdom of the dwarves. I've met Magnus, the man who instigated the attack on my guild, and rather than fighting him, I'm helping him. He's shown me the truth about Nexus and left me reeling. Now, to return home and see Eris again, I'll have to complete the hardest job I've ever considered. Journey to Aldrust and steal their most prized possession. The stakes couldn't be higher, and failure risks everything. It's an impossible journey, one almost guaranteed to end my life. But it's finish the job or lose Eris forevermore. Good thing I'm used to impossible missions. Hive Queen is book two of the Trinity of the Hive series, the second in a dark fantasy series by Grayson Sinclair. Hive Queen features a dystopian real world and a gritty, bleak, and immersive VR world that's perfect for lovers of gridmark and dark fantasy works.

Genre: Fantasy

Sky Gods by J. E. D. Sergent Price verified 6 hours ago

"Various figures have emerged throughout history claiming to possess the ability to control the planet's weather." A journal that begins as a simple weather log changes the lives of three young individuals, thrusting them into a secret war between ancient archons and ascended masters. Now their destinies are intertwined, and the fate of humanity is in their hands, but as they discover the costs of their new powers, even the enlightenment of godhood may not be enough to hold back the coming darkness. Sky Gods takes its readers on an epic science fiction journey across alien worlds and into the heart of a mystery where truth and dream collide with a storm.

Genre: Science Fiction

The Matchmaker's Secret: Finding love for all the right reasons! by Christy Webb (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

MaryEllen lives in the loveliest and coziest cottage you can find for miles. With her green thumb and love for spring flowers, she grows and decorates the most inviting cottage you could imagine. Even the animals in the surrounding woods want to spend time at her cozy cottage. She regularly has visits from bunnies, squirrels, kittens, puppies, birds, raccoons, and even deer as long as they promise to be on their best behavior and not eat her flowers! The best secret of all is they bring her little tidbits of information about the people who live in Marysville, Utah along with valuable trinkets they pick up along the way. MaryEllen uses this information along with her own special talents in order to provide secret matchmaking skills to those who are searching for love. She does come across her first big matchmaking challenge and wonders if she will have to use her secret weapon to make the match work! If you think you have love problems, wait until you read the latest romance from ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Destiny's Promise by Temptress T. (64 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Destiny Jones is busy being a successful young entrepreneur. Her cleaning business has several top corporations as clients. Aside from her company, the only thing she has time and affection for is her family. Destiny doesn't believe in love. When it comes to men, she wants a good time and nothing more. That's the reason Promise Underwood is supposed to be just another bed buddy to her, but things don't work out as she plans. Promise brings out feelings she never thought she would have. Suddenly, Destiny is struggling to keep her feelings intact and her heart on lock. Promise Underwood has a hood mentality -- his father raised his brothers and him to know the streets but earn your keep as legit businessmen. While business is thriving, his personal life is on a downward spiral. Promise has to take a break from all the drama. Just as things simmer down, a new fire arises from a mild tempered, smart-mouthed beauty. Will Promise's ex allow him to stay drama free or will she destroy any ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Beastly Highlander’s Bride: A Highlanders Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan (Cobalt Fairy LLC) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"If it saves yer life, I'll do it... I'll marry ye." "Ye'd marry a monster?" Olivia would do anything to save the life of an innocent man she wrongly accused of murder; even marry him... But beastly Laird Alexander has too many scars to claim a bride. So he sets some rules: the marriage is in name only, and she must never, ever enter his bedchambers... No matter how much the little minx challenges him... Or how she begs for the monster's touch. *The Beastly Highlander's Bride is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Eloise Madigan and published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!

Genre: Romance

Unbearable Tension: GF's Bestie FMF Pregnancy (Naughty Good Girls) by Johnny Runn (12 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

James is so deprived in the bedroom that they've turned blue, as his girlfriend Bailey has almost no libido. When her best friend Angela breaks up with her boyfriend, she invites her over for a sleepover and a movie to help her feel better. His hard tension draws Angela's attention, and they start touching under the sheets with Bailey too immersed in the movie to notice. When she goes to the bathroom, the heat boils over, and lines are crossed. Bailey is surprisingly okay with it, and tells them to go ahead and get it out of their systems, having no idea the Pandora's box she's opening. Unbearable Tension involves unconventional relationships, FFM, cheating, and pregnancy.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

PONIES AND GUNS (BLUE MOUNTAIN Book 9) by Larry Alderman (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Jeb goes west to escape the post-Civil War south. He is falsely accused of a crime and finds himself labeled an outlaw on wanted posters. Follow the adventure and romance on the violent trail that the innocent man must travel down. A romping stomping ride across the wild wild west, as a man faces the challenges of surviving in the Rocky Mountains, bounty hunters, grizzly bears and love itself.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Promise by Anna Lenore (6 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Opposites attract. It's a romantic notion. But when the girl who needs commitment falls for the guy who wants no strings attached, it sounds like an impossible notion. Struggling theatre actress Sophie Bellwood doesn't do one-night stands. Not after her first and only attempt ended so badly. She does relationships. Real, honest ones. At least, she'd like to. Kai Lamont has made his way to the top of the Chicago theatre scene, and his next goal is Broadway in New York. He's satisfied with a lifestyle of spontaneous encounters and seducing pretty women. And he's good at it. So, when they meet at a Long Island nightclub and sparks fly, the age-old notion is put to the test. The heat between them quickly turns to defeat and they know they're headed for a dead end, until a single promise threatens to turn it all upside down. Through multiple twists of fate and a friendship that is all but forced upon them, they just might discover what they've been looking for all along, onstage and off.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Better Man: Silver Buckle Brides, Book 2 (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance) by Laurie Lewis (42 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Two strangers arrive on a snow swept Colorado Ranch. For Laramee Stone, it's a long overdue return home. For Jamie Cannon, it's a chance to prove he's become a better man. After tragedy broke her family, Laramee fled her family's once beloved Colorado ranch. But the news that her ailing parents are considering selling the place lures her home after five bitter years. Jamie Cannon spent a decade redeeming himself from the mistakes of his youth. As a successful partner in his family's real estate business, he's back on solid ground. If only his worried parents believed it too. When Jamie needs an escape from the Denver social scene, the Stone's request for an appraisal of their remote ranch gives him the perfect excuse to get away. But Laramee Stone is as determined to drive this paper pusher off her family's property as Jamie is dedicated to fulfilling his assignment. The two eventually agree to a truce for the sake of the Stone's financial future, but as Laramee and Jamie work ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Castaway Billionaire (The Billionaire Princes Book 2) by Serenity Woods (1,756 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Only I could get marooned on a desert island with the man who broke my heart... The last thing I want is to be forced to live with the guy I broke up with seven years ago. Okay, the desert island is paradise -- if you ignore the spiders the size of my hand. And it's true that Theo Prince is still the most gorgeous guy I've ever seen. But I'm determined he won't break my heart again. Then the tropical storm hits. It's sooooo hot. The cave we're sheltering in is really small. Theo's loin cloth isn't leaving much to the imagination. And then he tells me a secret that changes everything... The whole world knows we escaped in a life raft together, and everyone's rooting for us to have our second chance. But will I come out of this disaster with my life -- and my heart -- intact?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Alpha Orpheus by C. Swallow (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When a Witch Princess meets an Alpha Wolf, destinies will warp. THEMES: Forbidden Romance, Witches, Werewolves, Princes, Lawyers, Royal Zodiac Houses, Menage, Dark Romance, Erotica, BDSM, Dom, Sub, Polyamory 18+ Secluded in nature, the Royal Witch House of Pisces is situated next to the Grey Wood, which separates their territory to that of the Royal Wolf House of the Grey Wood. It's a tumultuous relationship with no real definition between the two supernatural houses living in their own worlds yet in such close proximity. Princess Rebecca is a witch, and one afternoon she decides to venture into the Grey Wood to help find a lost pet rabbit. However, while on her walk into the neutral zone, Becca doesn't expect to stumble across the Alpha of the Grey Wood conducting business so close to her home. She thinks she can just leave, but the whole pack caught her close by. Alone and vulnerable, Orpheus is immediately curious of what he can get from this pious witch. As far as his nose can ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

John Gravel Versus The Rocky Mountain Gang by Aaron T (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

John Gravel had sought a simpler life out west, and things had gone well until outlaws killed his companion. Seeking justice, John was forced to chase them across the Kansas plains right up to the Colorado mountains. Just when the job was done and he thought he could return to peace, a wealthy rancher shows up with the local sheriff in tow. The rancher's daughter has been kidnapped by bandits and retreated deep into the mountains. Unfortunately the town doesn't have the power, or resources, to save her. Tired from his long pursuit and not eager to risk his life again, it takes some hefty promises from the rancher, and a not-so-gentle push from the sheriff, to force John to saddle up. Accompanied by his friend Oji, and two local guides, John sets off into the wild mountains -- towards certain peril. "Gunfights, outlaws, Indian sidekick, rancher's daughter -- this book isn't history but it's everything you want in a western!"

Genre: Westerns

Entangled Desires of Love: Ky and Kori's Story by Ni'ssan (Grand Penz Publications, LLC) (66 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Korrin "Kori" Smith knew she had found the man of her dreams when she met Kyreese "Ky" Smith. He was everything she ever wanted in a man, from his looks to the way he treated her. Unaware of the ugly reality that awaited her, Kori jumped in head first, giving Ky all of her. She was devastated when reality set in. Finding herself pregnant and in a messy situation, she had to figure her way through all the pain and hurt to find her happiness. Kyreese "Ky" Smith knew once he laid eyes on Kori she would be the woman he loved... eventually. Ky wanted to live his life but keep Kori, leading him to fumble the girl that had his heart. His refusal to allow Kori to move on caused Ky to do some drastic things. But what happens when he learns Kori may be keeping secrets? Will what she's hiding be too much for him to handle?

Genre: Black & African American

Raggle Taggle Rover by Jessica Lane (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

When Siobhan fails to have a successful pregnancy and produce an heir to the McConnel clan, she makes a decision for the betterment of her people. Is leaving the unconditional love of her husband worth the price of being labeled a traitor? Join Siobhan as she discovers her worth after years of infertility.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Night Porter by Dave Blackwell (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"Welcome to The Range Country House Hotel" Barely on the minimum wage, Andy is severely deaf and works the night shift, employed purely for the sake of having a 'disabled' staff member. Looking after customers at the events hosted by the hotel where nights are rarely quiet and there is always something lurking around the corner to keep him from sleeping. Staff and customers are quick to remind him that he is deaf for the sake of being awkward or just plain ignorant. Telephone pranks, a kitchen porter that resembles a villain from a horror movie, three drunk ladies in their underwear, Valentine's night shenanigans where a couple have sex everywhere but their room, a cleaner with an asbestos stomach, discriminative managers, a wedding punch up and a retired boxer, a frog that refuses to die, the wannabe gangster that met karma, the swan suicide and a terrifying duck encounter, and so much more.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Jack (Gage Family Garage, Book 1): A Curvy, Blue Collar Instalove Short Romance by Star Howard (16 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Lexi If I made a list of everything I don't want in a man, it would be my neighbor. Out of my league. Check! Mind-numbingly hot. Check! Sure to be a heartbreaker. Check! But with a hurricane bearing down on Brixton Bay, I can't afford to refuse Jack's help, and after he kisses me, I can't do anything but crave his touch. Jack Lexi wants to blame it on the hurricane, but I know what happened between us was more powerful than any storm. She thinks I'm no good for her, but she's wrong. I don't know what happened in her past, but I'm determined to find a way to become her future.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Poetry's Afterlife: Verse in the Digital Age (Digital Culture Books) by Kevin Stein (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"The great pleasure of this book is the writing itself. Not only is it free of academic and 'lit-crit' jargon, it is lively prose, often deliciously witty or humorous, and utterly contemporary. Poetry's Afterlife has terrific classroom potential, from elementary school teachers seeking to inspire creativity in their students, to graduate students in MFA programs, to working poets who struggle with the aesthetic dilemmas Stein elucidates, and to teachers of poetry on any level." --- Beckian Fritz Goldberg, Arizona State University "Kevin Stein is the most astute poet-critic of his generation, and this is a crucial book, confronting the most vexing issues which poetry faces in a new century." ---David Wojahn, Virginia Commonwealth University At a time when most commentators fixate on American poetry's supposed "death," Kevin Stein's Poetry's Afterlife instead proposes the vitality of its aesthetic hereafter. The essays of Poetry's Afterlife blend memoir, scholarship, and personal ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Smokescreen by Khaled Talib: espionage and spy thrillers by Khaled Talib (52 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

At an ancient café in Cairo, two veteran spies plot a covert mission to resolve - once and for all - the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. The pledge: Israel will make a major concession as part of the peace treaty. In Singapore, Jethro Westrope, a magazine journalist, stumbles onto the scene of a murder: the beautiful Niki Kishwani directs him, in her last breath, to a digital recorder, evidence that puts Jethro's life in serious danger. And, much worse, he is framed for Niki's murder. Jethro sets out to find Niki's killer and is drawn into a web of deception and intrigue involving officials from the Singaporean, Israeli, and American governments, each with a complex, competing, and potentially deadly agenda. Against this pulse-pounding backdrop, Jethro races to find answers and save himself -yet nothing is as it seems. He finds himself at the centre of a political plot so diabolical and sweeping in its world implications that he is stunned to discover tomorrow's news headlines today. ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Falling Earth (Burials Book 4) by Deonne Fulton Cooper (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"The Falling Earth" is the essence of southern literature at its best. Mr. Mose is an African American man who works for someone who is perverted, insane and racist in early twentieth century America right after prohibition. While this story speaks about the relationship between a man and his boss, it is also a love story between Mr. Mose and his Native American bride, Imookalee. If you love reading about pride in African African or Native American culture, then this fourth installment in the "Burials" series is a must read.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Weight of Love: An Age Gap Instant Attraction Forbidden Romance by Emily Anne James (40 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The moment I saw Stella at the gym, I knew I had to claim her. An instant forbidden attraction too hot to deny. Her curvy backside and seductive smile weren't just amazing -- they were a challenge I couldn't resist. Our flirty banter quickly turned into the most erotic night of passion, revealing desires for power, control, and surrender we never knew we craved. Stella, a high-powered CEO twelve years my senior, has given up on love and relationships. A commanding presence in the boardroom, but secretly seeking surrender behind closed doors. And as a Navy man on the brink of deployment, I can't help but wonder if I'm just another one-night stand or the start of something real. With my deployment approaching, staying away from Stella becomes impossible. Our connection grows stronger every day, leaving us both wondering if we're more than just "holiday flings." As we Battle doubts about age and expectations, we face a choice: risk everything for a love that feels like destiny or ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Addicted to My Ex by Nique (46 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Meshaye Wright appeared to be living the dream life. She was beautiful, rich, and married to a boss a** nigga who controlled the grimy streets of Atlanta. Meshaye loved her husband Tiyane Wright with everything in her but she is getting fed up with his trifling ways. Tiyane slips up one too many times and now Mishaye doesn't know if their marriage is worth fighting for anymore. Is there love strong enough to conquer every obstacle that comes their way? Tiyane "Drama" Wright is that ni**a. He ran the A with his wife by his side. He knows he isn't perfect, but he couldn't imagine his life without Meshaye. Right or wrong Meshaye belonged to him and he didn't mind stepping out of character and bringing the "drama" to prove it. Revenge is a dish best-served cold, and Quillion "Pain" Moore is only focused on righting the wrong that was done to his family. With his plans being so close to being completed love was the farthest thing from his mind. That is until he decided to help a damsel in ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Homecoming: The Journey Home Book 1 by Vivian Moore (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Nila Grant is not your typical bestselling romance author. With a unique blend of her mother's Gullah heritage and her father's biracial lineage, Nila has always felt a deep sense of otherness. Growing up in the small coastal town of Hoghead Island in Savannah, she never quite found her place amidst the close-knit community. Despite her remarkable success as an award-winning author, pervasive feelings of failure haunt Nila. While she excels at crafting fictional relationships that captivate readers, she struggles to navigate the complexities of real-life situations. That becomes painfully evident through her ill-fated relationship with Jaxson, a man who proves to be a destructive force in her life, starkly contrasting the romantic illusions she creates in her stories. After being accused of co-dependency, Nila finally finds the strength to end things with Jaxson and enters into a new relationship with her devoted assistant, Brandon Chase. However, their journey together takes an ...

Genre: Romance

Snowbound with Mr. Billionaire: Clean, Forced Proximity, Alpha, Grouchy, Billionaire Boss Romance (The Billionaire Romance Collection) by Gigi Sloan (Gigi Sloan Romance Novels) (24 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Hike with me to scout the property, Samantha, or look for another job." Matthew Hale, billionaire CEO of Hale Properties, is drop-dead gorgeous. I mean hot, but he demands obedience from his employees. I'm his brand-new assistant, and I'm no exception. When Mr. Hale instructs me to pack for a three-hour hike to a remote cabin, I know I have no choice. Go or be fired. The snow pours from the sky, stranding us in the cozy, secluded cabin in the middle of the mountains. As the snow deepens, so do our feelings. He opens up to me in ways I never thought possible. I'm playing house in my head, and I need to stop. Forced to cohabitate with no end in sight, we strive to suppress our fiery attraction, but the raw intensity threatens our resolve. No! I can't! I need this job, and an office romance is strictly forbidden.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Welcome to Serenity Springs: A Small Town, Age Gap, Vacation Romance (Vacation Romance at Serenity Springs Series) by Bertie Stein (25 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"The moment I stepped into Serenity Springs, I knew... " Serenity Springs, the perfect place to escape the chaos of city life. It was until my vacation was quickly disrupted by the charming yet grumpy Jack Robinson. From the moment we met I knew I had to break the exterior of this hardened, unkempt, yet infatuating gentleman. When Jack mistook me for a business investor I decided to play along hoping to learn more about him. One thing was for sure... he wasn't going to willingly give me an in. But did I take the game too far?I didn't realize his fears and trust issues ran so deep, and my sleuthing into his past may have just cost me the first meaningful relationship I ever had. It's up to me to fix our relationship no matter the cost. I love Jack and want a future with him, I just pray it is not too late for us. Welcome to Serenity Springs is a heart-warming, closed-door, stand-alone romance and the first in the Vaction Romance at Serenity Springs Series. Emma and Jack's ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Ever Fated: Part One (A Fated Saga Book 1) by Ashley Tyree (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The death of AnaLeece disrupted the universe by splitting the founding factions into three; Dyngin, Meddien, Auriar. Driven mad by the loss of his lover Gregre confined his own daughter Alexian to his sight at all times. Fleeing her father's reign with her best friend to her lover's court Alexian is poisoned in an attempt to draw her back home after an antidote. Refusing to allow her unborn daughter to live in the cage of the Aspen court like herself, she divulged her last breaths and inner life force into the fortification of her home and the tiny infant. Fifty-four thousand years have passed in fitful silence as Driahn keeps his little princess hidden from her grandfather and the rest of the realms. With AlexandrianahLeigh's persistent love for Meddien it is only a matter of time before the Aspen court and her grandfather hear of her existence. A marriage treaty with the opposing realm extends the only glimpse of peace, safety, and end to generations of calamity between the Aspen ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Fallin' for A Cold-Blooded Menace: A Standalone Novel by Jatoria C. (759 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"I want YOU, I want you tied to my bed for three nights to let me do whatever it is I want," -Chaos Keira Wright is a survivor. Even with all the odds stacked against her, she has worked hard to become the owner of a lingerie boutique. Unfortunately life has a way of throwing curveballs. Chaos Omar has been an enemy of Keira's since childhood, and now she has to make a deal with the devil himself to keep ownership of her boutique. Chaos Omar lives up to his family name. The Omar family controls everything that happens in Roman, New Angelo and the people of the town knew not to get in their way. Suddenly, Chaos into a conflict involving Keira. Chaos decides to use that as an opportunity to get revenge on Keira in a dark and twisted way. Can these two survive three nights together? After those three nights end, will they both be able to walk away? See what happens in Fallin for a Cold- Blooded Menace.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

I was level one and needed the gold: Dungeon Creep Book 1: A Fantasy LitRPG/GameLit Adventure by G.E. Metzel (37 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A new world, an endless dungeon, and death only 3 steps away. He wakes up at a place called the end of the world -- stark naked inside a pentagram on the floor of a cave. He knows nothing -- who he is, where he'd come from, how he got there -- all memories have vanished. With him are other wretched souls, some kind, some deranged, but all just as lost as he is. Different as they are, they have to become allies, because the dungeon awaits them. They have to go down and they have to find gold, because only gold can buy life above. He tries his best, but gets it all wrong. Life is short here, and you only have three, so he has to learn the hard way -- and quickly. But then he finally gets his hands on some real magical treasure. And from that moment on, things really start to go downhill... Grab This Book If You Enjoy... Action Packed LitRPG Isekai and GameLit Elements Level Progressions Deciding About Life and Death Detailed Power Rules The Flavor of Classic Dungeons & ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Act of Belief by Dan Slater Price verified 7 hours ago

We all wantsomething to believe in. Michael wants your something to be him. In"The Act of Belief, Michael, an uneducated orphan, uses theatrics and charisma to deceive people into believing that he can perform miracles. His goal is to achieve fame and fortune, inspired by the celebrity and influence of 1960s evangelical preachers. Michael's exposure to faith was limited to watching revivals on television at the orphanage and three years spent with an overzealous farmer who resembled the Biblical prophet Job in both tragedy and blind faith. Aspiring to become a rich and famous preacher like his hero Oral Roberts, Michael challenges the very essence of faith. Starting with a converted circus Big Top tent, Michael uses charm and trickery to perform miracles and amass a devoted following. With the help of former circus performers, Michael's popularity and wealth skyrocket. However, as Michael's fame grows, he becomes ruthless and vows not to let anything or anyone stand in his way, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Long Return: A Regency Romance: The Returned Lords of Grosvenor Square (Book 2) by Rose Pearson (462 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

My only true love is gone. I only wish he knew how much I loved him. Arabella Marchmont was destroyed when she found out that Jacob died in the war. It was her fault he was there in the first place. She just couldn't take him seriously when he proposed, and before she could rectify her mistake he was already gone. The agonizing wait for him to return began, but tragedy struck leaving Arabella to only wonder what could have been. Jacob was gone from this world, and life had to move on. A long time later, when the Earl of Winchester proposes, everyone understood that it was time, finally even Arabella. A simple life, free of heartache, might be just all that she could hope for. But just as she starts to set her mind to the marriage, a familiar face limps back to Grosvenor Square. Shockingly, her Jacob has returned, but is he even the same Jacob that left all that time ago? Could he ever even be the same Jacob that proposed to her? And even if he could be, was he already too ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Grumpy Off-Limits CEO: A Brother’s Best Friend, Second Chance Romance by Sara Dale (19 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Secrets cannot be hidden forever; not even by a tech billionaire. James Hunt is a damaged, scorching hot, alpha entrepreneur. That's my fault. Well, not the alpha part. His tech company made me a job offer I couldn't refuse. I took the bait, leaving my secure life and fiance behind. Nobody told me the boss was actually Oliver James Hunter, my brother's best friend and the man who took my v-card. I ghosted Oliver 10 years ago. Now he wants answers. So do I. Butting heads at work opens our second chance, and leaves our clothes on the floor. His bedroom moves reveal he's learned more than cooking since our last kiss. Oliver thinks he's keeping some innocent secrets. But as the truth slips out, it's one trust-shattering betrayal after another. Friendships, reputations, jobs and our love are all in jeopardy. Now I must stop playing it safe or we'll both lose everything. A second chance, brother's best friend, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, grumpy damaged alpha billionaire ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Shadows of the ruined by Helga Lockheart (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A collection of dark poems expressing intense and poignant feelings of love, anger, pain, and loss. These stirring and emotional pieces explore human emotions and complexity of love and relationships. With their vivid and striking language, these poems capture the depths of emotions and the intensity of human experiences.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Fated To Love You: When Blunders Turn Beautiful! (The Brooklyn Girls) by A. Goswami (638 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

When Bella Foster goes to Dubai to perform as a DJ, she isn't looking for a hookup - it just happens. Playing a song for a stranger, turns into what should be a no strings attached one night stand. But then when she returns to Brooklyn, her friend drags her along to meet her mom - the brilliant, beautiful, sexy scientist Bella slept with. Ava Miller had come to Brooklyn to spend a few days with her daughter, hoping to mend a complicated and strained relationship with her. But when she realises her daughter, Sophie, has brought Bella, the young, hot DJ she had hooked up with in Dubai, to breakfast with her, she almost faints. To make matters worse, Bella is Sophie's roommate, and her best friend, and despite all her justifications, how can Ava make peace with the fact that she slept with her daughter's best friend? Especially when their chemistry continues to sizzle even after the night in Dubai? What should have been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon ...

Genre: LGBTQ+ eBooks

In Extremis (The Rosy Dream Book 2) by Matt Duggan (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In Extremis is the second novel in Matt Duggan's The Rosy Dream trilogy and takes readers on an immersive journey through the contrasting landscapes of 1990s and 2008 Los Angeles. Jack, the protagonist, navigates a series of misadventures and encounters with peculiar characters, uncovering a web of secrets and revelations that challenge his understanding of life and his own identity. The novel skillfully weaves together the two timelines, immersing readers in the vibrant energy of Los Angeles and its gritty underbelly. With suspense, introspection, and dark humor, In Extremis explores the depths of human nature, the search for meaning, and the unexpected paths one may take. What critics are saying: "Libraries and readers seeking a feel of Kerouac's classic 'On the Road', but in a more contemporary romp through California culture, its arts community, and the endeavors of a young man struggling with his potential for success and failure, will find In Extremis builds upon the previous ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Cobra Ink: A contemporary dark MC biker romance (The Crowmoore Reapers MC Series Book 2) by Hayley Lane (49 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

What if the only person who can save you is the one who will destroy you? He asks me to trust him and says he'll protect me, but how can I trust him when telling the truth about my past could kill my family and me? Him I'm a professional assassin who never misses a target. I stalk my prey with patience and precision, then strike fast and hard. But someone got to my mark before me and killed my friend. True to my nature, I swore to avenge him, and nothing will stop me. Until her. Eyes haunted by secrets draw me in and trigger my protective instinct, but she refuses to let me in. I'm not looking for love, but she makes me feel things I never felt before, things I never thought I wanted. Now I have to choose between loving her and avenging my friend. Time is ticking, disaster is looming, and I'm about to lose the only thing that matters. Her After years in a relationship that left me scarred and traumatized, I thought I'd found freedom, but the past is not done with me yet. My ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Tea For Two: A Short Story by H S Matthews (8 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This is a love story that may or may not have a happy ending, but it is one that will endure for a lifetime. Elizabeth and John had known each other for many years, they met in early childhood, and attended the same school in the East End of London. The two of them have an inseparable bond leading to a love that would last a lifetime. However, the war swept in, altering not only their lives but reshaping the world entirely. A paranormal short story of enduring love.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Second Chance At Love With A Thug by Tawana (73 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

An educated wife of one of the most successful men in town, Zahra McDonald's life seems to be a dream come true. Her husband is respected by the entire community, but behind closed doors he's a devil in disguise. Zahra fears the only way to escape her miserable marriage is death... until murder crosses her mind. Ranger "Black Boi" Gregory traded in his black hoodie to become one of Houston's most successful serial entrepreneurs. Unhappily engaged to Royce Webster, his heart is still void of love. When a mysterious beauty stumbles inside his father's gun store, Ranger finds himself drawn to her and goes out of his way to help her. Royce is desperate for marriage and planning a lavish wedding while Zahra is planning her escape and willing to do anything for a divorce. They are two women with opposite goals. The common denominator to their plans is Ranger. Will obligation keep him with Royce or will a feeling he can't ignore push him toward Zahra? Find out which lady will get a second ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Catching Dinos by Uncle Bunkle (Luminare Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

If dinosaurs moved into your neighborhood, how would you help them learn to fit in? Quirky Uncle Bunkle has plenty of whimsical advice, covering everything from catching dinos (using nets, whistles, and animal crackers), to taming them (with long walks and invitations to dinner) and ultimately making friends. Tips along the way include how to dress and be polite, and specifically who not to eat (anyone who talks, screams, squawks, rolls, or walks!)

Genre: Literary Criticism

Haunted by a Will for Payback: A Historical Western Adventure Novel by Derek Levine (175 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Blake Oakley has made an unbreakable vow; one day he will find James Calhoun, the obsessive man who killed his wife and make him pay. Yet, his plan will risk losing the most important thing in his life, his daughter, Sunny. Determined to secure a safe and loving life for her, Blake agrees to take a mail-order bride, Melissa, who turns out to be the mother Sunny always deserved. As Blake starts to fall in love with his new wife, will he hold onto his goal of vengeance, or chose a future next to a new family? His unstoppable thirst for revenge might never stop lingering inside him... Melissa has always wanted a family of her own and she is ready to devote herself to Blake and Sunny. What she never expected was how quickly she would love them. But as soon as Colhoun catches sight of them, Melissa's dream will be at stake. Though she aims to make Blake see her the way she does him, she quickly realizes how his secrets and fears haunt him more and more every day. Will Melissa ...

Genre: Romance

Opposites Attract 19: Two hot tales of Sapphic delight by Paris Rivera (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Featuring Your Bath is Ready, Madame andWarming Up Your Bath is Ready, Madame In Paris, a glamorous journalist calls up the hotel maid for unwinding... Customer reviews: "Erotica the way it's supposed to be, steamy, hot and full of desire... Reading it was like being there it was so good." "This was sizzling erotica at its best" "You can really feel it, sexy for sure." Extract: The bubbles were so high and fluffy that Amanda could not actually see anything beneath the surface of the water, but she gamely moved to kneel beside the bath, comfortable on a thick-pile bathmat, and she began to sweep her left hand slowly through the water, feeling for the bottom of the bath. Almost immediately, she felt the soap, but she ignored it. Why end the game when it had just begun?! Amanda's hand continued its explorations, brushing against the side of Chantale's dress and then feeling where the hemline gave way to the top of the French girl's stockings. "I'm sorry, I cannot find the soap, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Lovin A Billion Dollar N*gga Ain't Easy by Noire (34 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

For some women in the music industry, love comes easy. It can sometimes be compared to a passionate slow burn. However, Manhattan Ledet, Angola Beaulieu, and Vibe Beaulieu, each have their own version of what life became once music and love collided. With Vibe by his side, Ryker quickly rose in the music industry as a producer. Now, Ryker is ready to chase his childhood dream. Although Vibe isn't ready to support any "side hustles," will her lack of support push Ryker in the arms of another woman? Or will Ryker ride the wave solo? Manhattan and Kajun Ledet, two Louisiana natives who now call Philadelphia home. To the world, their flawless marriage is what some would call goals. Yet, in the Ledet household, and behind closed doors, perfect isn't what Manhattan labeled it to be. Being married to one of the hottest songwriters in the music industry should have been easy since Kajun was always a faithful man. That slowly changed once wealth and fame knocked on their front door. With ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Desert Restoration: A Hearts of Woolsey Novel (Book 1) by Savannah Hendricks (52 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Can a restoration save a marriage? With a crash of the judge's gavel, Camden and Trinity Moore are speechless. In their small town of Woolsey, Arizona, the transplanted southern judge sentences the couple to restore their home before she'll grant a divorce. Trinity is a native to the desert landscape, being raised in the two-horse town by her mom. On the other hand, her husband, Camden, grew up in a Chicago high-rise penthouse. They've only been married for a few years, but when they discovered they couldn't have children of their own, afford to adopt, or have the heart to foster, they decide to file for divorce. However, the town of Woolsey has a different plan. Will Trinity and Camden realize their love for each other outweighs their desire for a family before the final nail is secured? Sometimes it takes a town to raise a couple. Includes Trinity's eggless coconut-chip cookie recipe

Genre: Literature & Fiction

All My Love by M.O. Kenyan (18 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A tragedy tore them apart as young sweethearts, will the truth fix what was broken? The Girl Next Door It started as a fifteen year old girl's one sided crush, that turned into a summer romance that burned bright but burned out fast. To Debra Anderson, it seemed like she had loved Nathan Benjamin all her life. For so long, he treated her like a kid, unable to see beyond her role as his little brother's best friend. But the summer after her high school graduation, Nathan began to look at her differently. For the first time, Debra had hope, hope that her love would be reciprocated and that nothing would ever tear them apart. The Boy Next Door Nathan was unprepared to find the little tomboy Debra gone at her high school graduation. In her place was a beautiful young woman he couldn't take his eyes off of. Their first kiss sealed their fate, bonding them together in a love that seemed would last a lifetime. But a tragedy ripped them apart, turning them against each other. A decade later, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Stripping For The Alpha: A Paranormal Fated Mates Romance (The Werewolf Chronicles) by Valerie D. Garrett (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

I tucked my knees under me and made myself comfortable before letting him know the truth. "I feel like you could protect me. Not just in the usual sense that all guys can protect a woman but, in the sense, that you could keep me safe from everything. Even the things that don't exist. Like the monsters in the dark." I whispered. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Nala James doesn't know much about the supernatural world and her life is that of a misfortune human. Nothing special. But when a tall, dark, handsome stranger approaches her in the strip club where she works, Nala learns her life is nothing close to a boring human. In fact her life is turned upside down by the mysterious Alpha Theo Lee. Her own personal Alpha teaches Nala things about a world she barely even knew existed, and even more about herself. Nala finds her self grasping a whole new life and realising that there is something far more whimsical in her blood then that of a ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Digital Descent: A Sci-Fi Thriller by David Kaprai (7 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

Waking up after a fatal car crash defies the odds -- an unlikely miracle that happened to Daniel McKnight, a college dropout haunted by his past demons. His newfound peace is shattered however when he uncovers the sinister strings attached to the world's greatest invention: the Cognysync brain implant, promising superhuman abilities at a hidden cost. "An incredible journey, one that has left me both enthralled and, to a certain degree, unnerved by the vivid portrayal of our potential technological future." -- Dr Chantelle van Graan Aided by his charming AI girlfriend, Daniel races against time to unravel the truth, all while battling his own mind: is he humanity's last hope or merely a pawn in a digital dreamscape crafted by tech magnate Mason? In his heart-pounding fight against a digital dystopia, Daniel must confront his deepest fears and decide what's real before it's too late. Dive into "Digital Descent" and embark on an unforgettable adventure that captures the essence of ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Sobbing Under the Snow : A Novel : A Story Of Faithfulness - 1 by Adam Zain (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time with our novel, a poignant exploration of family,faithfulness, and the unyielding power of fate set against the vibrant backdrop of the Middle East in the 1970s. Based on true events and enriched by Adam's meticulous research, including diaries, memories, and old photographs, this novel transcends the boundaries of a traditional narrative to offer a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Dive into a world where every page holds a testament to the enduring spirit of faithfulness and love amidst life's unforeseen challenges. This isn't just a story -- it's a journey through the heart of resilience and the undying hope that binds us all. This is unforgettable adventure, where history and memory intertwine to reveal the true essence of the human spirit. This novel is a profound testament to faithfulness and devotion, illuminating the path of its characters as they navigate the tempests of life with unwavering commitment. ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Wicked Charmer: A Steamy Small Town Romance (Grimm’s Valley Romances Book 2) by Ines Johnson (17 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

They shared a night to remember, but will the TBI he sustained on active duty cause him to forget her? Armie Charmayne had it all: wealth, looks, women, and a decorated military career. Until an IED fractured his world. He remembers his past, but his brain injury causes him to struggle making new memories. When the leader of his old unit invites him to Grimm Valley to recover, Armie says yes without hesitation. When he arrives at Grimm House, his careful routine is shaken up when the young cleaning lady that everyone overlooks steps out of the shadows to light up his life. After a magical night together, Armie struggles to remember his dream girl. He might have forgotten Xian Lee's name, but he can't forget the sound of her voice. The feel of her skin. The taste of her lips. When his wealthy family calls, demanding he return to take his place amongst the social elite, Armie will have to decide between the privileged life of Prince Charming or finding the woman who burned her way ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Strong Family Members: An Urban Crime Thriller by GHAD (27 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"GHAD 's STRONG FAMILY MEMBERS is by turns hard to stomach, ugly, and objectionable; but it is also gripping and suspenseful - and, as with any good novel about criminality, it manages to make readers profoundly uncomfortable at the spectacle they are witnessing, yet unable to turn away." -- Craig Jones, Certified Reviewer for IndieReader "Strong Family Members by GHAD is a comprehensive thriller that incorporates plot-grabbing elements like investigators, cold-blooded killings, feelings, love, and many other elements. The author demonstrates a great talent for maintaining our interest and emotions throughout the entire book. The plot was well-balanced and guaranteed to keep readers turning the pages." -- Mohit Sharma, Amazon Verified Book Reviewer A page-turning thriller with unforgettable characters you'll love. From the projects to upscale communities, many are familiar with the drama and action that unfold in the Greater Toronto Area, but only a few are aware of what really ...

Genre: Psychological

Redeemed by Her Highland Heart: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Highlands’ Last Great Clan Book 6) by Veronica Swan (86 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

He pushed her away. Now he must fight to win her back. Urich thought he had managed to run away from his past. However, an offer he can't refuse from his half-brother, Laird McDaugh, takes him back to the place of his suffering. Entrusted to bring the warriors of the McDaugh clan to their former glory, Urich soon falls back into a cycle of self-hatred. Ainslie always cared for Urich but from afar. Having witnessed the Highlander's deepest shame, she made sure to hide her presence as a means to pacify the demons of his past. But as the lass finds Urich lying beaten and unconscious, she realizes she can no longer stay away and runs to his rescue. As Ainslie tends to Urich, she discovers that it is not his body that needs healing but his soul. Yet, not having learned how to be loved, he can't help but drive her away. The lass, however, has made her way into his heart, and by the time he is ready to receive her help, it might just be too late.

Genre: Classics

Home Again in Hilton Head (Island Mystery Book 1) by June Woods (39 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

15 years ago, Andi's sister Caroline vanished from their hometown on Hilton Head Island. With the anniversary of her disappearance approaching, the locals are once again gossiping about what might have happened all those years ago. As Andi prepares to return home to mark the occasion, the devastating news comes that another young woman has disappeared under similar, strange circumstances. The police are calling it a likely runaway, but Andi thinks something more sinister has happened to the victim. And she thinks the same about what happened to her sister, Caroline too. Fresh out of a divorce, Andi decides to remain on the island and find some answers. She reconnects with her old childhood friend, James, and together they vow to discover what happened to Caroline and lay the past to rest. With a chance to close the door on tragedy and begin afresh, will Andi finally find the answers she's desperately looking for? Immerse yourself in the dramas, mysteries, and friendships of a ...

Genre: Romance

Hit By Love by Dontrice Nicole (60 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

After returning home from school to find their belongings on the curb and the locks changed, Reign and Bella were thrust into a world of self-reliance. Drawing on the lessons from their troubled past, they used men to survive. However, their fate takes a sharp turn when they encounter hitmen Armon and Jayce Costa. Armon and Jayce, accustomed to a life of ruthless efficiency, find themselves unexpectedly drawn to Reign and Bella. What was supposed to be a simple encounter quickly becomes complicated as newfound emotions cloud their judgment. As the night unfolds, the four individuals find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of survival and desire. Will Reign and Bella make it through the night with the notorious Costa brothers, or will emotions prove to be their downfall? Discover the twists and turns of "Hit by Love" as love and survival collide in unexpected ways.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Money Made Her Do It: A Standalone Novel by Quita C. (26 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Ashley Sinclaire is 20-years-old and feels as if the weight of the world is on her shoulders. Dating a well-known drug dealer named Mac, she thinks that her fairy tale ending will come soon. In her eyes, Mac could do no wrong, until he makes a stupid mistake that changes her life in ways that she could never have expected. Antonio "Money" St. John has myriad things to handle on his own. His father's death from lung cancer coupled with his mother's incarceration for murder catapults him to head of his family's business, a big cartel known as M3. Add in taking care of his little sister, opening his new club, and caring for his daughter and Money has little time for anything else. After initially dismissing Ashley for making questionable decisions for someone not worthy, Money gets to know the young beauty a little better and has to reconsider his opinion. Ashley is experiencing some of the same feelings, but Mac still seems to have her number. Will she finally see through Mac's lies, or ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Lonely Lumberjack: A Sweet Ex-Military, Small Town Romance (Mountain Men of Whispering Pines) by Deanna Lilly (63 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

My daughter's first day of school is full of surprises. Especially when her new teacher turns out to be my high school sweetheart, the one that got away. When I joined the army sixteen years ago, Harper walked away. Now I'm back, and my only priorities are rebuilding Hickory Falls and raising my little girl. Being a single dad doesn't mean I'm the lonely lumberjack everyone says I am. But seeing my best friend's sister for the first time in years has me wanting more. The hurt of past betrayals feels too great to overcome. Giving our love a second chance would mean trusting Harper with my heart, and my daughter's. Do I risk it all for a potential lifetime with the only woman I have ever loved, or guard our hearts and lose her forever? This is a sweet, heartwarming story of second chances and the transformative power of forgiveness and unconditional love. *Note: This book contains references to emotional trauma resulting from the loss of children, abandonment, and a mentally ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Great Disappointment: A Novel by Jeremy Carlton (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Zzyzx Damon is hyper-perceptive and acutely intelligent. When he is abandoned by his family on his sixteenth birthday, he needs all of his wits to survive the streets of San Bernardino. He reaches out to his only friend Denise who only complicates his situation with her promiscuity and disloyalty. Homeless and hopeless, Zzyzx is taken in by a local street hustler named Kevin, who is at the pinnacle of his criminal career and has an affinity for music. Zzyzx finds the family he needs in Kevin and the venue he sought for his poetry in music. Unexpected violence rips everything away from Zzyzx and tragedy upon tragedy force him into a perpetual state of anxious pessimism that torments his hyperactive mind. The world can be hard when there are repercussions for a smile, but he dares to find one anyway.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Big Feelings by Monique Zyler (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Warning: This is an erotic story meant for adults only. It contains explicit, sexual content. The world is different. In less than a generation, everything changed because women took over. In just a few years, they became the superior sex. They seized control, and they stole away every ounce of power men had once enjoyed. For the boys, this meant losing more than just property or voting rights, independence, or even freedom. At this point, women have decided that men don't deserve anything more than a second childhood. That's right. Boys need to be regressed. This might vary depending on each family, but Jason understands what happens in his home: he's kept in diapers and treated like a toddler. Utterly helpless before his big sister and their mother, he has to do whatever he's told. Most of the time, that involves crawling or sucking on baby bottles. Even so, he can see how the other boys in the neighborhood have developed. Women have trained these young men to be totally ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Love At Second Sight by Ayoka B. (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Heartbreak. Resilience. Family. Friendship. Motherhood. Love At Second Sight, a new novel by Ayoka B., delivers on universal themes in descriptive prose, layered with unforgettable characters that we want to get to know. Described by the author as a "not romance" novel, it examines career, grief, all of the types of love and joy. And this page-turner is infused with lyrics and poetry. Meet our female protagonist, Shane. Her life is full... of poetry, motherhood and friends. She is a Single Mom who is pensive, passionate and generous and loves her family. Ambitious and hard-working, Shane is carving her path. Enter Mike. He is talented, complicated and guarded. Their undeniable connection changes their hearts and lives. Shane's determination and creativity open professional doors and she throws all of her passion into her career. But sometimes, the loneliness catches up to her. A beautiful and layered story of artistry, relationships and love, this unique novel spans generations. ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Broken Wings and Buried Secrets: A Short Story Collection by Bethany Votaw (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This short story collection offers a glimpse into some of the mind's darkest and strangest corners. It features the lies we tell ourselves, the truths we pretend to face, the pain we inflict on our family, and the shadows we try to outrun. It explored the complex family dynamics and secrets. The collection includes 25 stories, including micro-fiction, flash fiction, and short stories.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Sassy Soul: A Dark Paranormal Villain Romance (Soulful Desires Duology Book 2) by Lucretia Stanhope (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

As the daughter of a powerful witch and an immortal soul-eater, Raven holds the answers to everlasting life in her bones. Few people know what Raven is. Two of them are - her father, who loves her more than life, and Preston, a research scientist who would willingly dissect her to unlock the secrets of her cells. When Raven's father gives her a distant family estate on her twenty-fifth birthday, she doesn't question his motives for sending her away. The only thing on her mind is seeing Giovanni again. She hasn't seen her childhood hero in fifteen long years, and she's grown up quite a bit since then. Giovanni doesn't hide what he is, a vicious killer who delights in feeding on sin and souls. When his best friend begs him to protect his daughter, he never expects the gorgeous woman she has become to walk through the doors of her childhood home. And he certainly never suspects that the most dangerous thing to get near Raven will be his own desire for her. With Preston in pursuit, ...

Genre: Romance

A Fated Beginning (A Paradox Saga Book 1) by Neko Craft (8 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

In the realm of A Fated Beginning, myths transcend mere stories, shaping the very fabric of reality. Here, Soul Assailants harness the power of souls to safeguard humanity, their duty sacrosanct above all else. Yet, within this society lies a shadowy truth -- deviance is met with the harshest of consequences. Follow Elias and Leena, childhood friends bound by fate, as they navigate the treacherous landscape of their world. Together, they confront the pervasive corruption that lurks beneath the surface, challenging the very foundation of their beliefs. Armed with their manifested souls, they stand against both their own kind and mystical entities, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and sacrifice. In A Fated Beginning, prepare to immerse yourself in a world of enchantment, where every myth holds a kernel of truth and every action carries profound consequences. Join Elias and Leena as they navigate the complexities of duty, love, and destiny in a gripping tale filled with magical ...

Genre: Fantasy

Learning Legacies: Archive to Action through Women's Cross-Cultural Teaching (The New Public Scholarship) by Sarah Ruffing Robbins Price verified 9 hours ago

Examines pedagogy as a toolkit for social change, and the urgent need for cross-cultural collaborative teaching methods

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Trans: a satire by Jen Celador Price verified 8 hours ago

Wally has courageously rejected the species identity arbitrarily assigned to him at birth by his bigoted parents. Now he wants them to pay for his species affirmation surgery, but his cishuman father isn't convinced. Things don't look good for Wally, and his transitional journey appears to be at an end until NAFPA - the National Association of Feelings and Personal Affirmation - gets involved and convinces Wally's parents to support his identity for the sake of his mental health. The good news is that Wally doesn't have to undertake his journey alone. He has a whole group of transspecies friends at his side: there's Kitty the tabby-cat, Rover the rottweiler, and Erica the transsexual kangaroo who aren't about to let any biological facts stand in the way as they shake off the shackles of oppressive species bigotry to forge their own identity. Things really heat up, however, when a teacher questions their true identity - igniting a firestorm of outrage all over social media demanding ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Secret of Karabakh: A compelling story of self-discovery and stolen heritage by Fidan Bagirova (123 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

You are not who you think you are. Your future is not what you think it will be. You are in danger... Alana Fulton, the beloved only child of wealthy American parents, is bookish and passionate about the past. In the final stages of a PhD in archaeology at the University of Cambridge, Alana's future is bright and assured. Then comes the anonymous note: You are not who you think you are. Suddenly, everything in her life - including her sense of self - is under assault. As Alana flees unknown pursuers and mounting danger, all that is familiar crumbles away. In time, it becomes clear to Alana why she's being pursued; and she must ask herself where her loyalties and her future lie. The Secret of Karabakh is a fascinating, compelling blend of all-action narrative and political history. Perfect for fans of The Goldfinch, The Da Vinci Code, and The Kite Runner. Fidan Bagirova is a writer, sculptor and multimedia artist. She was born in Geneva, to parents from Azerbaijan. They, like ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Publishing Blackness: Textual Constructions of Race Since 1850 (Editorial Theory And Literary Criticism) by George Hutchinson (1 Review)    Price verified 30 minutes ago

From the white editorial authentication of slave narratives, to the cultural hybridity of the Harlem Renaissance, to the overtly independent publications of the Black Arts Movement, to the commercial power of Oprah's Book Club, African American textuality has been uniquely shaped by the contests for cultural power inherent in literary production and distribution. Always haunted by the commodification of blackness, African American literary production interfaces with the processes of publication and distribution in particularly charged ways. An energetic exploration of the struggles and complexities of African American print culture, this collection ranges across the history of African American literature, and the authors have much to contribute on such issues as editorial and archival preservation, canonization, and the "packaging" and repackaging of black-authored texts. Publishing Blackness aims to project African Americanist scholarship into the discourse of textual scholarship, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Painting the Vampire: A Vampire Futa Monster Romance (Futanari Monster Romance Book 3) by Lady Coxworth (9 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Lila is an aspiring artist who believes she's landed the commission of a lifetime when she meets the bewitching Viviana. But as she dives deeper into the project, she discovers there's much more to Viviana than meets the eye. The lines between reality and fantasy blur as their collaboration takes an unexpected turn, leading to a passionate and seductive journey of art and desire. But as Lila's world expands, so do the secrets that Viviana hides, and Lila must decide if the allure of mystery is worth the risk. Step into a world of passion, art, and the unknown in this tantalizing tale of beauty and intrigue. This is a vampire futa on female romance story.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Prologue. Ava, Keith's Bride : The Oregon Trail (Mail Order Brides of The West) by Cora Leland (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"The week of Daddy's funeral his second wife gifted her new husband the deed to our house. Travers Tavern #2 opens in less than a week! Mr. Travers is downstairs hammering and sawing, building the mahogany bar while his sons haul in liquor." Ava's head dropped to the desk, tears smearing her letter. Reeling to the store, she caught a man who'd carry the note to her sister. That evening, Iris arrived, hollering. "Ava! Come down here!" They began Ava's mail order bride letters. Iris said to write to the mountain man. "He's the most handsome & he's just 25." When he showed up, Ava kept staring. "What's a mountain man? Does that mean 'fur trapper?' Are you really just 25?"

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The Existence of Pity by Jeannie Zokan (167 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"This compelling coming-of-age tale blends the exotic location of Cali, Colombia, with the story of an American missionary family challenged by tough personal issues in an environment where violence and danger are part of everyday life... The story shines a light on how similar we humans all are, in our yearnings, fears and imperfections." Gail Cleare, Author of USA Today Bestseller "The Taste of Air" "The Existence of Pity" sweeps the reader away on a turbulent coming-of-age journey wrought with immersive, heartfelt turmoil that sets the timeless struggle of providence vs. free will against the rich tapestry of 20th-century Colombia." Morgan C. Talbot, Author of USA Today Bestseller "Smugglers and Scones" Growing up in a lush valley in the Andes mountains, sixteen-year-old Josie Wales is mostly isolated from the turbulence brewing in 1976 Colombia. As the daughter of missionaries, Josie feels torn between their beliefs and the need to choose for herself. She soon begins to hide ...

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The Dancer: A Forbidden Billionaire Romance (Broken Slipper Series Book 2) by Vivian Wood (743 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Ballet takes everything from you. I'm no longer a professional ballerina. No longer a kept woman. No longer a virgin. The fact that I still ache for a man who shattered me so easily... there is no getting over that. I should've listened to Calum when he said that he was broken. Some things, once shattered, cannot be made whole again. Still, all it takes is a look from him and I start to melt. When he offers me an even sweeter deal, will I be able to say no? The Dancer is a contemporary billionaire romance from Wall Street Journal Bestseller Vivian Wood. It's full length and the second of three books in the gritty, raw, passionate Broken Slipper Trilogy.

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