Berserker of Gambria (Misfits of Gambria Book 1) by pdmac (15 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

A science-fantasy adventure! With their spaceship destroyed, the remaining two survivors of a failed colonization mission jettison down to a planet with the hope they can survive. Duncan, a bookish linguist, and Alexis, a beautiful gladiator in the prime of her career, suddenly find themselves drawn into the struggles between two warring kingdoms. Their fortunes improve when Alexis' combat skills are discovered, and she is challenged by the nation's berserker who underestimates his opponent and pays dearly for it. Yet no sooner is she awarded his position, title, and wealth when she is called upon to lead the nation's warriors in the first full scale battle she has ever experienced, against an enemy who take no prisoners. With the very real possibility that Alexis might not survive the battle, Duncan is left alone to fend for himself. Calling himself a Wizard of the Universe, he is brought before the Council of Prelates to explain his obvious heresy. Deftly answering their ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Shortcake (The Shortcake Trilogy Book 1) by Christopher Gorham Calvin (94 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance... Enter a captivating world where science fiction and thrilling suspense converge. After plummeting from the roof of Helix Unbound, Amanda awakens to a life devoid of memories. Desperately longing to fit in, yet sensing she harbors an extraordinary secret beneath her seemingly ordinary facade, Amanda explores the unfamiliar world in an effort to find herself. And when a companion from her forgotten past becomes entangled in a serial killer's deadly game, Amanda is thrust into a race against time to prevent a catastrophe of massive proportions. Can she unlock the innate abilities buried within her before disaster strikes? Will she rise up to protect the city she now calls home? And can she redeem the only soul who understands and embraces her for what she is? Join Amanda as she battles not only for her own destiny, but for the fate of an ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Killer of Killers 1: Visions : A Vigilante Justice Thriller by Charles Welch (371 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Kalen McDonald is a normal man in every way but two. He is married to the love of his life; has a son he adores and enjoys his career as a real estate agent. The exceptions to his mundane existence are, secretly, Kalen is a serial killer, and, secretly, Kalen has a special gift. He murders other killers, each death a temporary elixir for the pain of a past loss. As a child, the one person in his life who showed him, love, was brutally slain by a madman. Kalen loves his family, and he has compassion for those less fortunate than himself, but when it comes to the killers in the world, those who take the lives of the innocent, Kalen is a cold-hearted, remorseless murderer. Using the gift of the visions that have come to him since childhood, Kalen tracks and eliminates those who steal lives, those who destroy the good in the world. He seeks revenge for the painful loss of his dear sister and his childhood. Kalen is an executioner, happy to kill those who kill, but a crisis arrives in ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Confetti and Lemon Blossom (Sicilian Stories) by Stefania Hartley (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Ten short stories perfect for your coffee break. For Don Pericle, wedding organising is a calling, not just a career. Deep in the Sicilian countryside, between rose gardens and trellised balconies, up marble staircases and across damasked ballrooms, these charming stories unfold: stories of star-crossed love, of comedic misunderstandings and of deep friendships, of love triumphing in the face of adversity. To these brides and grooms-to-be, Don Pericle becomes a guru, a mentor, even a friend, solving problems, untangling knots, rearranging menus and transforming lives. Fishmongers and Ferrari drivers, dressmakers and divorcees, gardeners and grandmothers: within the walls of Villa Lingualarga, all are offered a new chance at understanding each other - and maybe even finding true love. Praise for Confetti and Lemon Blossom: A super read, and we all enjoyed the quirky, insightful style of storytelling -- The People's Friend editorial team What a lovely story - so sweet and funny. Don ...

Genre: World Literature

A Sheikh Got Me: Rachel: The Kidnapped Bride (The BWWM Billionaire Sheikh Romance Series Book 1) by Just Bae (136 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

His Mischievous American Captive Rachel Johnson had no idea that the dark and enslaved demands of a billionaire sheikh could so totally take over her young life. In a million years, she could never imagine this happening. However, when this American college student is abducted by the Hamaad prominent family dynasty and forced into an arranged marriage, the blazing temptation that is reflected in her suitor's penetrating eyes is impossible to get away from. Despite the fact that Rachel is imprisoned in the golden cage of his enormous Arabian kingdom, she is unable to reject the molten advances that cause her to want to be the playful hostage of the gorgeous lord in a plot to escape. Through each and every immoral advance, Sheikh Naseem entices Rachel to give in to the unrestricted pleasures that are prohibited to indulge in his kingdom. 'There's still time left to get away.' Will Rachel continue to cling to her academic origins and escape the smoldering fire that this crowned prince ...

Genre: Romance

The Human Zoo by Kolin Wood (148 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

WARNING: DARK CONTENT The culling struck, killing millions. Anarchy ensued. Gangs fought for control of what was left, picking on those not strong enough to defend themselves. Soon the empty streets were painted with their blood. But, as society struggled to stabilise, there were some who could see the foundations of opportunity buried amongst the ashes. The 'General' has a vision. He wants to build an army, one strong enough that it can stake a claim on the apocalypse. From inside the dark and dank walls of the young offenders institution his ideas for a strong, new society are being realised; but at what cost? Like the others, Juliana was snatched during a violent raid on her home. It left her husband dead and her young son hiding in a cupboard. That was nearly ten years ago. If she ever hopes to escape and find her boy, she must first survive the horror and degradation of her forced incarceration. But the years of abuse have taken their toll and things are getting worse. Does ...

Genre: Science Fiction

The Taken (The Taken Trilogy Book 1) by Sharon Hegarty (10 Reviews)    Price verified 27 minutes ago

'First they will take you, then they will break you.' Althea Clemonte is about to turn sixteen, the age when all of the girls in her district are taken. No one knows where the girls are forced to go on their sixteenth birthday, and the few that make it back five years later cannot remember either who they are, or exactly where it is that they have returned from. When it is Thea's turn to leave, she discovers the real reason why for the last fifty years, all of the girls of her village have been forced to leave their families, and the danger that awaits them. In a battle to retain both her identity and freedom, Thea prepares to do what no other girl has done before her. Armed with the shocking truth of what is really happening and aware of the peril that now lies before her, Thea must fight to find her way back home, and to remain the girl that she was before she was taken.

Genre: Science Fiction

CREEP: A Short Psychological Thriller by William Cook (King Billy Publications) (85 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A dark story of a young woman's date with death! CREEP is a short psychological thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Serial Killers don't always get away with murder, no matter how hard they try. Includes bonus short story - Legacy. From CREEP: "Cassandra pounded on the window and frantically tried to push the rear doors open, first with her shoulders and then with her heels, to no avail. She peered into the dark confines of the garage and saw nothing except her frightened reflection looking back at her in the window, bathed in the dim yellow interior light of the cab. She cupped her neatly manicured hand across her brow and looked out the window again, her button nose touching the smeared glass as she did so. She thought she heard a deep growling noise somewhere nearby outside the cab and then her window was filled with bared teeth and the blackest, evil eyes, she'd ever seen. The huge head of the Rottweiler retreated into the shadows before launching itself back ...

Genre: Horror

Who Strange Loved (Infinity Wonders) by B C Woodruff (Shatter Books) (8 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Searching for meaning in a world that seems too corrupt and uncertain, O meets Mer, and the two form a relationship that explores the illusion of our internet-consumed society and our frail modern philosophy. Follow them and a cast of unusual characters as our contemporary civilization dissolves around them and another one shines through. There are no heroes here. No villains. Just humanity, the absurdity of choices, and promises of a better future-- if you are willing to accept the consequences of leaving what you know and what you believe in -- behind.

Genre: Science Fiction

Dog Star Bender by S.K. Epperson (89 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

More than a hundred years ago a series of murders committed by a family who called themselves the Benders took place in Kansas. The father, mother, son and daughter took in weary travelers and offered a warm bed to sleep in for the night, but usually during dinner brought more than a hot meal to the unsuspecting guests and later robbed them of their goods and hurriedly buried the bodies. The Benders were never punished for their crimes, and in modern day Kansas when an ex-police detective turned missing persons investigator is sent to determine the identity of a certain inn keeper outside sleepy Coffeyville he finds himself wondering if history is about to repeat itself in a very personal way, more meaningful to him than he could ever have imagined.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Name of the Shadow by Mars G. Everson (11 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Fear is a double-edged weapon. When a Shadow spreads over the utopian Colony, the only human enclave on a lonely planet, the young will be the first to understand the danger that hovers above them. What they find about themselves in that struggle will lead them to greatness... or to the destruction of their idyllic way of living. For Arlan, the Shadow is his chance to prove himself and become a man in the eyes of his elders. His friend Seto has always stood in Arlan's shadow, but he might not have a choice but to step up. But their childhood friend Nara just wants to keep everyone around her safe... and that might mean standing in Arlan's way before he leads them to their doom. Who will rise a hero, and who will become a monster? In the tradition of Ursula K. Le Guin and Isaac Asimov, this is the story of a people who do not know fear... and what happens when they discover it.

Genre: Science Fiction

Savagely Noble: A Young Man’s Journey From Ignorance, Through Illusion, To Identity by Scott G. Harvey (26 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

An entirely unique approach to the coming-of-age genre in which the reader is swept away on a philosophical adventure across time and space. Abandoned in an alienating world, Savagely Noble brings the reader on a voyage to connect individual and collective identities. As the expedition spirals out of control, this psychological thriller will make you question how best to live, what is real, and whether you're truly free. Nearly two decades after being mysteriously deserted in a hospital waiting room in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, this is the tale of Bhanu. Distraught and disillusioned by shocking news of his bloodline origins, the rise of American far-right politics, and an act of noble heroism gone terribly wrong, Bhanu runs away in search of his biological parents and native homeland. Along the way, he discovers that the people we meet in our travels are often just as captivating, if not more, than the destinations we seek. However, can we ever truly return home?

Genre: Literary Fiction

Wolf Detective: An Opposites Attract Shifter Rom-Com (She-Shifters of Hell's Corner Book 2) by Candace Ayers (Lovestruck Romance) (982 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Experience the feminine bonds of sisterhood, healing, and mystique in the quaint (and slightly wacky) town of Helen's Corner, aka Hell's Crazy Corner. Wolf shifter Raif Williams is a cynical, hard-boiled detective. The last thing he wants is a mate. He's already married to the force. When chasing a lead brings Raif to the eclectic town of Helen's Corner, and face to face with chronically awkward and clumsy Denny Wade, he's forced to face a truth more frightening than any of the ruthless criminals he chases: he's just found his mate. This is a feel-good shifter rom-com novella that transports you to a place where laughter is the status quo and a smile on your face is guaranteed.

Genre: Fantasy

Grover's Creek: A Christmas Fantasy by Bobby Underwood (23 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Grover's Creek is a wonderfully nostalgic and unabashedly sentimental Christmas fantasy. Filled with Americana and imbued with the longing most of us feel for a better time in our shared history, there is something universal in Nick's story of disillusionment with the present woes of the world. Searching for something more than his life as a crime photographer for a major paper in a metropolitan city has given him, what he finds can only be described as a Christmas miracle. A town steeped in the past, no longer on any map, and barely remembered, may hold the key to his future if he can find the faith and courage to accept what most would find beyond belief. Gentle and old-fashioned, Grover's Creek is a story of love and miracles, for those who still believe both are possible.

Genre: Holidays

Out of Thin Air (Hidden Hearts - Protection Unit Book 2) by Mary Crawford (Diversity Ink) (88 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A search for a missing person could destroy them all. Cold Case Squadron leader Detective Dylan Palmer has a passion for finding missing people. As a favor to his mother, he takes on a previously unsolved case. No pressure there! This job isn't good news for his ulcer. Personal chef, Lauren Drysdale's big sister has been missing for twenty-three years. In all that time her mother has never forgiven her for not being April. Her mother's cruelness has led to debilitating panic attacks. Now, a hotshot detective wants to come into her life and stir up all sorts of old hurts in an effort to find April. Uncertain that she, her mother, and their brittle relationship can handle further disappointment, she finds herself wishing the detective could stick around. Dylan had no idea what he might find during this case, but he certainly didn't expect to discover the love of a lifetime. The timing is about as terrible as it gets, but sometimes love appears out of thin air. If you enjoy a ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Searching for the Sun by Adrian Del Valle (54 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Upstairs, he removed a yellow note, folded and stuffed between the apartment door and the molding. To Sam Garrety. I don't appreciate your cat having fits every time you leave that apartment. Either you shut him up, or I will be forced to notify the landlord. Sam wrote her back and taped the note to her door. Dear Bertha, Sorry about the meowing from my cat, Dupree, I'm both amazed and impressed by your superior hearing ability, especially in lieu of all of the construction that has been going on out on the street lately. That you could actually hear him above the jackhammers and honking traffic is truly wondrous. You can be assured that I will do my absolute very best to keep him away from the door. Sincerely, Sam. Sam left for work. When he arrived home late that evening, he found another note from Bertha stuffed inside the same place. Look idiot, I have lived here in peace and quiet my whole life. I don't appreciate your wise cracking attitude and I don't like smelling your cat ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

In Search of Magic Fire: The Edge of the Sword Series by Amber Gabriel (32 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Lydima is only good at one thing: attracting and entertaining men. From a young age, her beauty drew unwanted attention, and she learned to turn it to her advantage. However, no one seems able to see beyond her outward appearance and love the woman on the inside. Weary of being used, Lydima accepts Lady Eemya's offer to manage the holding of Freosyd while she is away. Unfortunately, her reputation precedes her, and overcoming prejudices proves challenging. Fever ravages the island, orphaned children cry for help, and a festering evil has far-reaching consequences. Lydima must find the strength and wisdom to deal with dire situations for which she is completely unprepared. But even earning respect as a leader is easier than learning to value herself. Can she leave the past behind and open her heart to the future? The Cerecians are concocting even more devious weapons, and Stelan is caught up in a dangerous mission from which he may not return alive. Can he escape Cerecia carrying ...

Genre: Romance

The Savannah Stargazer: A Civil War Romance by Nicola Italia (22 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Elizabeth Suzannah Dupree lives a pampered life on a Georgia plantation surrounded by her family and friends. "Zasu," as she is affectionately known, wants nothing more than to run the orange grove plantation when her father retires and live her life in peace. She has no use for society parties, gossip, or even worse, a husband. Which suits the men of Savannah just fine, for, as beautiful as she may be, no one wants an independent, business-minded woman like Zasu for a wife. But when Zasu meets dashing lawyer Gray Talbot, everything changes. Serious and quiet, Gray doesn't wave away her ambitions as fanciful or remind her of her place in society. Instead, he treats her as an equal, and makes her question her decision not to marry. But Gray is hiding secrets, secrets that will threaten their newfound admiration for each other... Gray Talbot is an abolitionist. And preaching abolition in the South during the Civil War is dangerous. Despite threats and violence, Gray doggedly pursues his ...

Genre: Romance

Take Your Fairy Godmother to Work Day by D. K. Kerr (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

An innocent man fresh from prison for murder meets a sweet bashful girl with the worst reputation in town. For romance to blossom they need a miracle or a little magic. Luckily, Mrs. Fay Marraine swoops in to the small Texas town of Idalou, (Charmante, n'est pas?) and announces she plans to write a book about life in the dusty town. Mrs. Fay discovers the townsfolk more than willing to talk about each other and give her delicious hints about themselves. She provides the means to bring the two young people together, but of course, the road to true love never runs smooth.

Genre: Romance

Deceitful Hearts by Elaine Meece (40 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Amanda Marsh is swooped off of her feet by Secret Service agent, Brett Summers. The man isn't just smart, but is so hot. The serious minded agent sees her as his protectee, no more. After her protection is mysteriously pulled, there's an attempt on her life. Unsure of who to trust, she shows up at Agent Summer's hotel. Agent Brett Summers is concerned for Ms. Marsh. The President's daughter didn't have the agents pulled, so who at the White House did? One thing for sure, someone wants her dead and will try again. Rather than follow orders to take her home, he disappears with Amanda to keep her safe. There's a problem. He wants Amanda. But if he takes her to bed, his career will be over.

Genre: Romance

A Woman's Intuition: A Love Lesson by Quiana Nicole (Major Key Publishing) (56 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"Trust your instincts; intuition doesn't lie." A woman's intuition just may be one of the most powerful forces on earth. It's an internal magic that tells a woman when something isn't right way before a man notices anything. In fact, it has been catching men do dirt for years... You have two women in very different situations. Cheyenne has found herself in one debacle after another, and she is at her wit's end when she finds herself unemployed, carless, and almost homeless. She doesn't have a man to speak of, but she is doing everything within her power to get herself back together, at least on the professional side of things. But as soon as she meets Parish, her instincts tell her to run in the other direction since the rumors she hears about him remind her of her ex, Jayson, and all his womanizing ways. Foolishly ignoring her gut instincts, she allows Parish in to break down her walls... all of them. Despite the way he came and swept her off her feet, Parish still has a ...

Genre: Black & African American

The Acktus Trials (The Spoken Books Uprising Book 1) by D. T. Kane (Eremite Publishing) (63 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

What if reading were a capital offense? "This series is right up there with Robin Hobb's Elderling books." -Review on Fantasy Faction FB Group In the land of Oration, magic exists only when read aloud from rare books, and only a select few are born able to cast it. To maintain their power, the wealthy elite enslave all such people from birth and never teach them to read. But when a slave named Baztian secretly becomes literate, he'll start an uprising, whether he wants to or not... The first in an epic fantasy series with five books and growing! Fans of Sanderson, Weeks, Eddings, and Hobb take note! "Sanderson-esque." -Weatherwax Report "D. T. Kane is an amazing storyteller." -A Maze of Words "I'm hooked... Great world building on display, and such a cool concept for a story!" -Amazon Review Buy now and read today!

Genre: Fantasy

Shattered Past by Anne Pine (20 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Book 1 in the Shattered Series Cade is living a brand new life in California, and although his past is in ruins, he's slowly rebuilding a bright future for himself. He has a band, he's in school, and just like the Phoenix that's tattooed on his neck, he's determined to rise from the ashes of his past and move forward. He's resolved to make progress in his recovery, and following the gorgeous, blond suit back to his hotel room is definitely a step in the right direction. Blake has always lived a privileged life, full of money and material things but sorely lacking in love and affection. His singular goal in life has been to surpass his father's level of affluence, but that ceaseless focus on power and wealth has left him heartless and detached from the world. He doesn't have the time or patience for a relationship, and he's been perfectly content meeting his needs through random one-night stands and casual hook-ups. Until he meets Cade. For the first time in his life, he feels ...

Genre: LGBTQ+ eBooks

Diego's Brooklyn by Adrian Del Valle (49 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Joe Barnes' home is a 9X12 room on a quiet tree-lined street near Downtown Brooklyn. He borrowed $10,000 from the Irish Mob in "Hell's Kitchen", a lot of money in 1961. The first payment is well over due. He's late by three months and now they want it all back. That's why he's hiding out across the river with no plans of going back to Manhattan. Joe is biding his time while he waits for a good tip on a fast horse at the Trotters. He still has all of the money he borrowed and believes he has hidden it well. Below, in a two room, first floor flat, 14 year old Diego lives with Ana, his handicapped mother. Money is hard to come by. A welfare check barely puts food on the table, so the boy hustles the streets to buy milk, bread, or anything else they need. He befriends Bill Jackson, an elderly black southerner from the Carolinas who lives one block over on Bergen Street with Beulah, his warm hearted, matronly wife. Though not on welfare, they scrape by on the little they get from Social ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Cold Dead Night (Brand of Justice Book 1) by Lisa Phillips (Two Dogs Publishing, LLC) (2,390 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The FBI betrayed her. Now they need her. Private Investigator Kenna Banbury lost everything two years ago at the hands of a serial killer. From the ashes of that encounter, she's built a life she believes in, searching for the lost and forgotten all over the western US. Bringing her own brand of justice. When a series of murders drags her into an FBI investigation, Kenna finds herself back in the place where it all went wrong. Struggling to make sense of the case, Kenna's past and present collide in a deadly plot that risks another betrayal and threatens to shatter everything she's built. Kenna faces the darkest part of her past in this first book of a brand-new series from Lisa Phillips.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Still Holding Out For You (The Promise Book 1) by Kate M. Thompson (8 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

If the love of your life disappeared, with no actual proof of their death, how long would you wait for them to return to you? A few years? A decade? For some, the answer would be forever. When an alien invasion causes irreparable destruction to the human race, Layla and Frank Strohm escape to the tree covered mountains of Northwestern Montana. After Frank discovers the only way to kill the near invincible extraterrestrials, he sacrifices his own happiness (and safety) by leaving his wife to spread the knowledge and, in the five years to follow, is never seen again. Layla does her best to remain optimistic, clinging to the hope that he'll come back, and spends her days hunting, searching for survivors to help, and killing the invaders that she happens to cross paths with. Things grow complicated for Layla when Max, a charming stranger, enters her life and tries his hardest to make her fall in love with him. Weaving between memories of her time with Frank and her present with Max, Layla ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Split Mind ( A collection of Poetry) by Bradley Smith (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The withered rose May be tatted and torn Scorned by past trauma Still, she is beautiful She keeps thorns to protect That which is left She has been eaten alive Stepped on near death Therefor it is the withered rose that I adore For there is beauty in her struggle... That was an excerpt from the collection of poetry that follows one year in the life of someone dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Being recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and all the problems that come along with it...

Genre: World Literature

When a Demigod Courts Death: Dating a Demigod #1 by Wendy Sparrow (4 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

It's Life and Death -- and it's about time they met. Aster Slone has been looking for sweet Lady Death for a long time. If the fertility demigod doesn't find his balancing partner of a death demigod, his powers will burn him up before he hits the age of thirty. Meanwhile, death demigods go to sleep and just never wake up. Finding Chandra Linton, using her nasty habit of accidentally sickening people around her, is a stroke of good fortune. Moving in as her neighbor might be enough to balance both their powers, but he'd really like a more personal relationship. Chandra has been working remotely after her last place of business developed that "sick building" thing, and it's been easier on her health. In fact, in the last month, she's even been feeling better. It's probably not just the hot guy who moved in next door. When he begins a flirting campaign that includes telling her that she's a demigod, she's not sure whether to believe him on either count. She's been burnt before. When ...

Genre: Romance

Dreams from the Slumber Yard by Christopher Mertic Lewis (Hovering Giraffe Press) (33 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Richard Blake runs The Slumber Yard, a struggling mattress store in small town strip mall. A bitter, misanthropic recluse with no friends or family to speak of, Richard whiles away his boring, monotonous life by tormenting customers and producing a series of low budget TV commercials. Determined to make a change and find meaning in his life, Richard meets a beautiful young woman named Kathy. He quickly falls in love, but after a lifetime alone, Richard doesn't know how to reconcile his own anger and self-loathing with his newfound affection for another person. At times dark and funny, sweet and unsettling, Richard's story is one of love, selfishness, fame, humiliation, and the kind of excitement that can only be found in reasonably priced furniture.

Genre: Humor & Satire

In Bed with Jane Austen by Anthony E Thorogood (27 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Anastasia a seventeen year old school girl is on her way home from school when the Russian Mafia pounce and drag her into the back of a car. Private Detective Jack Hamma, is speeding through the streets of Adelaide he gets there just in time? Her parents are shot dead. There is nowhere to hide. Anastasia, Jack and an Alsatian dog named Basher run for it. They flee to the Australian Outback, but the Russian Mafia are hot on their trail and if that's not enough for Jack to cope with Anastasia has other thing on her mind. ***Winner of the Rodney Fisher Award*** 'A fantastic cast of characters in a smoothly written plot, with plenty of action to keep the reader interested.' 'I finished the book. I then downloaded and read the next book in the series, and the next, and the next again.' 'Basher, what an awesome dog!' ' The action is very intense, fighting, car chases and feats of survival, all well written.'

Genre: Romance

Karmic Blues by Jeff D Buchanan (Cinenovel®) (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

KARMIC BLUES Jeff D Buchanan At times humorous and sad, thought-provoking and borderline paranoid, Karmic Blues is a collection of irreverent short stories from author Jeff D Buchanan. The stories herein unveil the many oddities, sufferings, and idiosyncrasies that plague much of mankind. Whether it be a panicked playwright desperately trying to appease an imaginary audience (Killing Stage) -- a professional car thief achieving a perverted sense of morality (Mr. Nick) -- an old man who transforms his front yard into a junkyard of revenge (Raven On A Porch) -- or the calamitous endeavor of an alien Ambassador from the planet Teravulia who comes up woefully short on his expectations of Earth (Celestial Blues), Karmic Blues is certain to raise an eyebrow as it entertains. Killing Stage Mr. Nick The Used To Be Yori and the Inkwell Raven On A Porch Pilgrim's Progress Rudy Dodge Celestial Blues Cinenovel®

Genre: Humor & Satire

From An Omega To A Hunter: An Alpha Luna Fated Rejected Mates Werewolf Romance (The Werewolf Chronicles) by Valerie D. Garrett (6 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"Look your too weak I can't accept you as a mate you'll only shame yourself and this pack " my own mate said to me ... My mate rejected me on my eighteen birthday and the day after my own parents was backing him, so to telI you the truth I couldn't handle that but as much as I cried over it I knew the reason he did it tho, every pack has a trial or test that the alpha's mates has to take in order to become the Luna of the pack I know it sounds stupid but that's the law that the alpha king declared after the war that took place, most alpha lost there mate because they weren't able to defend them self or the pack so to put it simple if I don't have strength and knowledge I can't be Luna Being the alphas reject mate was not a pretty repetition for me, especially since i know that there's gonna be contest to pick out the most fairest she- wolf of them all while I'll be at home sulking about it, so in that instance I made up my mind and left the pack and everyone behind as well. After ...

Genre: Literary Fiction

The War On Butterflies by Antonio J. Hopson (Wildboy Concepts) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The War on Butterflies is a gripping novel that weaves a tale of adolescence, existential dilemmas, and the complex bonds of family. Tobias Stuart Daye, a fifteen-year-old grappling with the throes of puberty and perilous homemade fireworks, finds his life further complicated by an unexpected seduction and the relentless pursuit of a Pentecostal minister. As Toby faces these challenges, his world intertwines with that of his adopted cousin, Aiyana, who is on a tragic quest of her own. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Fairhaven, Washington, this story reveals a community in turmoil, battling the unexpected invasion of the Cabbage Butterfly. Toby's innocent backyard hobby spirals into a town-wide crisis, pitting him against his mother, a Unitarian minister with political ambitions and a determined stance against the ecological disaster. Her actions, driven by civic duty and a desire for power, create a chasm within her family, leading to a defiant disappearance to the enigmatic ...

Genre: Coming of Age

Mailboat I: The End of the Pier (Mailboat Suspense Series Book 1) by Danielle Lincoln Hanna (Hearth & Homicide Press, LLC) (1,022 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A teen without a family. A town with a dark history. A body in the lake. Abandoned by her own parents, forgotten by the foster care system, Bailey's learned to weather every storm -- except the one that rages inside. Is a family of her own too much to ask for? Her only anchor is Tommy, captain of the famous Lake Geneva Mailboat for the past fifty years, as reliable as the mail itself. Delivering letters by boat in the Wisconsin resort town, Bailey's learned that the occasional splash into the lake as she jumps to the piers is just part of her job. But discovering a dead body tied to a pier post is far from routine... Bailey's fears only grow when the police investigation spills over into her abusive foster home -- threatening to take her away from Lake Geneva entirely. When it comes to the surface that Tommy has close ties to the chief suspect, his wounds from the past threaten to close him off from Bailey completely, snuffing out her last beacon of hope. Will the mystery of the ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Principles Lost in the Cleavage of Angels and Demons by Dilland Doe (7 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

All humanity toils in everlasting slavery. The demonic legions of hell torture, butt-bang, and discard the once proud Earth civilizations as they utilize human muscle to build their machines of war. While humanity is beaten, it is not dead yet. One man holds the key to enlisting the most powerful ally in the universe - God. But where is he? Why has he let this happen? Rumors of big-chested angels are not enough to save man-kind. Will some miracle return Earth to the land of tits and honey it once was? Or will raging, rock-hard, galvanized demon-boners forever be the fate of the anuses of men?

Genre: Action & Adventure

Star Drops by S.R. Templar (9 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Nin is the High One of a planet in a distant galaxy, with one goal on her mind at all times: to protect her people from danger. Unfortunately, the High One is failing. Cormac, the High One of a neighboring planet, has one goal as well: to rule the entire galaxy. Now, this High One is proving victorious, much to the dismay of Nin... and the universe. Nin, Cormac, and all their people share one common trait; they have evolved to the point of endless lifespans. At least that has been the way of their world, until Cormac creates a weapon capable of wiping out their entire race. War and devastation are supposed to be things of the past, but Cormac changes all that, all for his own selfish gains. Power-hungry as he is, Cormac's true motives revolve around his obsession with Nin, and his cruel, remorseless actions force her into making the hardest decision of her life. In her attempt to save her people, she finds herself on the threshold of spending eternity with a monster or ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

Best of Polish Fairy Tales: 52 Fairy Tales by Lingvo Bureau (167 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book comprises of 52 Polish folk fairy tales. You won't find the tales in other books since they were first compiled and translated into English in 2016. This compilation presents the FOLK VERSIONS of the tales. The variety of tales included in the compilation is wide: charming and scary, kind and warm, fascinating and edifying. Reading fairy tales to your child is a step towards a relationship of trust. The book has active table of contents for readers to access each chapter of the following titles: Wise People Live in Peace The Healing Tree About Two Girls - A Kind One and a Wicked One The Girl and the Prince in the Cow's Skin Sermon Three Lamps About a Simple Man Who Comforted His Master People Getting Rich Extraordinary Wife Owl and the Hawk The Reason Why the Hare Eats No Meat Dog's Winter Thoughts and Summer Thoughts Is there justice in this world? Mazek's Debt Very Worst Punishment It Does not Stab, nor Does It Shoot, yet It Knocks One ...

Genre: Classics

Career Thief: Volume 1 by Michael Fulkerson (Fulkerson Publications/Malefic Productions) (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Malefic is a career thief who has extraordinary fighting and extra-sensory abilities. Society has labeled him as a psychic vampire and a public enemy. His life, all of the things he has is the result of events that began when he was just a child. Now, an expert in breaking and entering, Malefic is well versed in the tricks of his trade. But, Malefic is a true loner, is only concerned for himself. His understanding of right and wrong are very clearly his own. Malefic's autre is to accumulate a large amount of money, "the big score," and retire to some place by the sea. But, with all things in life, things don't quite work out as he planned. Success is however, within Malefic's grasp. Then, again, so is impending doom. Malefic is not the type to give up. Perhaps, his pride will be the very thing that destroys him. Will Malefic's dreams ever be realized, or will prison, even death be his final end?

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Reign of Love and Chaos (The Sheik and the Slave Saga Book 3) by Nicola Italia (60 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

In the Arabian palace of the sheik, serious and lovely Isabelle Fairfax is surrounded by her doting family; servants and wants for nothing. When she comes of age, she decides to travel to France to live with the Carmelite nuns who are a cloistered sect; much to the shock of her parents.Once in France, she becomes a link to the outside world for the nuns and her days are spent in prayer, solitude and bartering for goods in the small village.Meanwhile less than fifty miles away, a new French government is forming in Paris and Nicolas de Lieurrey is at the center of it. Trained at the prestigious Lycee Louis-le-Grand school, Nicolas is an engineer by trade but drawn to the new world swirling around him. His best friend Max entices him to run as a delegate in the new government and together they have a front row seat to the changes in France.However many of the changes are not good and as the restrictions on the religious houses increase, Isabelle makes the journey to Paris to stem the ...

Genre: Romance

Garnets by Suzy Stewart Dubot (4 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Since early childhood, she has often awakened in the night to find herself in a different bedroom. Years of night-time travelling, have taken her to different rooms but she has never encountered another living soul. And then comes the day when she decides to open a door and look beyond...

Genre: Romance

Under the Mountain (Monsters in the Green Mountains) by J.P. Choquette (Scared E Cat Books) (13 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

What Castle Rock does for Maine, Monsters in the Green Mountains does for Vermont. It's Gracelyn Edwards' last summer at home. Being legally blind doesn't keep her from running a popular "monster blog" or being an avid adventurer. Determined to capture footage of an elusive monster living deep in the Vermont wilderness, Gracelyn, and her father embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Years later, her family in tatters, Gracelyn visits the woods again. This time for revenge. Can the monster -- and the secrets Gracelyn has uncovered -- be destroyed before it's too late? Readers of books by authors like Shirley Jackson and Jennifer McMahon will enjoy this twisty-turning, supernatural survival story set in the remote wilderness. Occult horror fans looking for an edge-of-your-seat suspense minus most of the gore will find a perfect fit with the first book in the Monsters in the Green Mountains, series. What is real and what is folklore? Are monsters like Bigfoot still alive in ...

Genre: Horror

The Hookup Plan (The Love Plan Book 2) by J. S. Cooper (133 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

He's my brother's best friend and I have a plan to seduce him that will blow his mind... Jefferson Evian has been my brother's best friend since we were kids. He's hot, funny, and totally out of my reach. Some might even say he's forbidden to me. All because of my overprotective and bossy older brother.I've tried flirting with Jeff on and off throughout the years, but he's always remained elusive. Until now. Now I'm ready to make him mine. I don't care if my brother won't let me date him or if my best friend can't stand him.I have a plan that should help me win Jeff's heart once and for all and it all starts with a sexy hookup.

Genre: Romance

Sugar (Sugar series Book 1) by Arla Jones (15 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Unleash the Ultimate Femme Fatale - Meet Sugar Cane! Sugar Cane - the world's most lethal assassin, with a taste as sweet as honey and a sting as venomous as a viper. She's your go-to for those discreet problems only a professional can handle. But now, her life is hanging by a thread because someone knows the truth. Unmask the Assassin's True Identity In "SUGAR," Sugar Cane's world unravels as her carefully concealed identity is exposed. With a deadly secret at stake, she embarks on a treacherous journey to track down the one who threatens to bring her world crashing down. Enter Frank - The Mysterious Watcher Frank, a shadowy figure, is sent to follow her every move, tasked with safeguarding her as she races against time. But Sugar soon realizes her entire career hangs in the balance. To secure her future, she must confront her past and right a grievous wrong. Dive into a World of Action The "SUGAR" series promises to be a pulse-pounding urban action thriller like no other. ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Trapped with the Beastly Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Arabella Wells (Cobalt Fairy LLC) Price verified 10 hours ago

"I am to marry a murderer, the beast who killed his father" The Duke that haunts Emberly castle is determined to remain hidden. Until scandal forces him to claim a bride. Rose would do anything to protect her sisters, even marry a man cloaked in rumors. She knows Duke Alexander is hiding something, but with every secret she uncovers, the more distant he becomes. Yet Rose is determined to break down her husband's walls. Even if it means coming face to face with his dark past. *If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then Trapped with the Beastly Duke is the novel for you. An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Arabella Wells and published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Grab "Trapped with the Beastly Duke" today to discover Arabella's fantastic story!

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Sour Grape (A Peyton Brooks Homicide: The Early Cases Book 1) by M.L. Hamilton (192 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Please note: This is a novella, not a full length work. As Peyton returns from her family leave, following the death of her father, she wants nothing more than to get back to solving crimes; however, her first case, the double homicide of a prominent wine-growing couple, has brought back all of the despair she felt upon losing her father. Can Peyton put aside her own loss in order to bring justice to the Saint-Pierres?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Ashes in the Air by Christy Gerrell (5 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

He was a man with a past that he couldn't escape, and a future that wasn't real, a future that could come crashing down on him at any given moment. She was the woman that he fell in love with, the woman that he couldn't have. Eric and Carly are brought together out of their shared love of a child, a child that the world views as subnormal, and Carly views as the most beautiful little girl on earth. Carly has to save the little child, and in saving the child, Carly saves Eric.

Genre: Romance

Wild Inside by S.R. Templar (24 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Private exotic zoos dot the American landscape. Some big, some small. A few are a hobby, others are a business. Jonathan Sill never intended to own or operate one. But life tends to throw a monkey wrench into the best laid plans. The small town of Broken Arrow, West Virginia, is a quiet place trying to break out of the economic collapse of the now defunct coal mines spread throughout its grand mountains. Any business that brings people or capital to the area is more than welcome. Jonathan's collection of exotic animals was mutually beneficially for him, the town, and the animals... that is, until one day everything changed and he decided life was no longer worth living. Instead of keeping his despair private, he opted to add one more task to his list before taking his own life: he let all the animals go free. Suddenly, the sleepy town can no longer rest in peace. Lions prowl busy streets, tigers roam through the rolling hills, and a duo of wolf and bear are caught somewhere in ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

Diablo and the Saint: A Romantic Suspense Novel by K.M. Becker (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Divorced. It wasn't a word Sarah ever thought she'd use to describe herself. Neither was kidnapped. Yet there she was, running for her life with the last person she'd ever suspect. A dark and mysterious man, with rock hard abs, a killer smile and deadlier instincts. Ryder has done a lot of not-so-great stuff in his life, but when it comes to the innocent, he and his buddies have a hard and fast rule to protect them. That's how he ended up with his ornery donkey named Diablo. But when his latest job takes an unexpected turn, he quickly finds himself in a sticky situation, one with warm soft curves, big blue eyes and far more temptation than he ever bargained for. With their lives on the line, will Ryder and Sarah be able to keep their hands off each other long enough to take out the threat, or will they let fate decide...

Genre: Romance

The Warriors: A WWII Thriller (The Tenth Avatar - Book 1) by Gary Naiman (53 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

An unmarked aircraft has crashed on a Far Eastern mountain, its wreckage scattered on a 23,000 foot ridge. With the world at the brink of war, four strangers are drawn to that mountain by interwoven events. The Spanish missionary flees his nation's civil war. The Baltistani hunter scours the Himalaya for his sister's murderers. The American reporter tracks the Axis document that killed her journalist husband. The British mountaineer craves a final shot at the peak that claimed his comrades. Driven by their bitter pasts, the four converge on Nepal's Mt. Kangchenjunga, unaware that two flights of Japanese imperial marines are closing from the east with orders to retrieve the crashed plane's cargo at all costs for it will determine the victor of a war not yet started. Amazon Reviews: "The first chapter which takes place in a Japanese warplane over Tibet is outstanding. It grabs the reader and doesn't let go. Excellent writing. The story line of each character is brilliantly constructed ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Lone Outsider: A Cowboy Novel by Andrew J. Pankratz (208 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

I loosened the gun in my holster. Ted Riker was the fastest quick-draw alive, and I was hunting him. He'd cleared leather and killed men faster than they could pull the trigger. Folks said that he made Wild Bill Hickock look like an amateur. Riker was an ambitious killer, and I alone stood in his way. He'd spare no pains to murder me, or get me thrown in jail on trumped up charges. Not a soul in town dared challenge him. I knew one or both of us would die when we met. But someone had to stop him- and no one else stood a chance. I'd done my share of sheriffing and Injun fighting, and I had my finger on the string that would unravel his whole scheme. A door creaked. The wind brushed my cheek, and I wondered if this minute might be my last. A wrinkled old man suggested I ride out while the getting was good. He didn't want to see me die. I shook my head. Tuckers don't run.

Genre: Westerns

Red Velvet (Tales of Faey Book 2) by Faey Bonne (Golden Keys Publishing House) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Enter the sumptuous world of Red Velvet. This tantalizing tale follows the journey of Scarlet, a fiercely independent young witch who defies convention and charts her own course in a world steeped in secrets and desire. In a time when witches are whispered about in hushed tones and magic is feared, Scarlet stands apart as a beacon of scepticism in the face of superstition. Unyielding in her beliefs, she navigates the treacherous waters of society with clumsy determination, refusing to succumb to the confines of tradition. But when a beguiling stranger crosses her path under the veil of the full moon, Scarlet's world is irrevocably altered. Drawn to him despite her reservations, she embarks on a passionate journey of self-discovery and forbidden love, where every encounter ignites a fire within her soul. As Scarlet delves deeper into the mysteries that surround her, she uncovers long-buried truths and hidden desires that threaten to consume her whole. With each clandestine meeting, ...

Genre: Romance

Helping: A Fated Mates Werewolf Shapeshifter Paranormal Romance (The Prince Ascending Series Book 1) by Kelsey Carter (85 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

It's amazing how a single moment can change your life forever. For good or bad is the question. I thought turning werewolf myself was rough. Helping the most gorgeous woman I've ever seen go through shifting is shocking, for something is driving her wild with anger, and desire. Can we both survive her transformation... ? Heading toward my parking garage one night, my entire world changed a second time. I nearly ran over the girl as she lay bleeding in the filthy alley. The lovely little lass's shoulder had been savaged. By my WORST enemy in our pack, no less... I might have a fiery Irish temper from my days growing up in Dublin, but my shifter one is worse. That bugger is going to pay for what he did to Alanna, one way or the other. Yet strangely enough, Drew's vile actions have a silver lining, for the young woman is perfection, inside and out. At last, I might have found my fated mate, as I help my companion cope with her new life as a mythical monster, and her strange shifting ...

Genre: Romance

The Water Maiden: Time travel adventure by Raymond M Hall (44 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Embark on an exhilarating journey through time with "The Water Maiden," a spellbinding tale that blends the allure of Diana Gabaldon's epic adventures with the mystique of Barbara Erskine's historical intrigue. When Abigail unexpectedly hurtles through time, she finds herself stranded in the tumultuous sixteen hundreds. Amidst suspicion and uncertainty, she forges an unlikely alliance with four sisters accused of witchcraft. Together, they navigate the perilous waters of a bygone era, Abigail relying on her newfound resilience and feminine guile to survive. As Abigail encounters fleeting romances on her path, it's the magnetic Jacob who captures her heart and offers a glimpse of true belonging. But with the allure of her past life beckoning, Abigail faces a daunting choice: cling to familiarity or embrace the challenges of her newfound existence. Brace yourself for a riveting supernatural romance brimming with passion, intrigue, and unforeseen twists. "The Water Maiden" is a ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

We Are Linked!: A New England Romance by Stephanie Marc (8 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Norah is an experienced and devoted nurse working at a cosmetic surgery clinic in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has experienced some disappointments in her career. However, her life suddenly takes a turn when she unexpectedly reconnects with a childhood classmate through a professional networking app. Elijah, who was a boy in her 2nd grade class, experienced a tragic event in his life that always left Norah perplexed and wanting to know the outcome. Could Norah discover what had really happened to Elijah back then? Would reconnecting with Elijah change Norah's life for good?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

3 Stories From The End Of The World: Vibrations by Richard L Wiseman (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

The world is under the control of a global government, most humans on the planet have an implanted microchip in their palm in the shape of a dollar sign and religion has been made illegal. Yet in areas outside the controlled cities groups of Christians hide from persecution and the security forces. Those captured are martyred if they don't accept the mark of beast dollar microchip. In one shelter a priest struggling with his intense hunger watches over his flock of fugitive Christians and as a blood moon and a red sun bathe world in red light day and night the priest goes hunting and foraging for food. What he finds is a strange young man hiding out in a church, but why does the young man fear demons and what is the secret of the box that the strange young man wants the priest to collect for him? Story 2 of '3 Stories From The End Of The World' - Vibrations. What will happen when the book of Revelations becomes reality?

Genre: Fantasy

The Housekeeper by Dianne Sylvia (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The bigger the secret, the greater the consequences A long-hidden past is about to collide with the present - and the impact will transform the destinies of three lost souls. Sunny is a housekeeper - but also the keeper of many secrets. Her absent boss, rock god Blake Starr, has tasted the fruits of fame - and its poisons. And between them stands Jess - a carer whose curiosity threatens to uncover secrets hidden for decades and mysteries spanning two continents. From Los Angeles to a small coastal town in Australia, this is a story of love, escape, deception and revelation.

Genre: Romance

Bound (Bound by Magic Book 1) by Rowena Aiello Price verified 3 hours ago

They're supposed to be together. The magic says they should be. So why is she trying so hard to get away from him? Every single one of us is fated to be with someone else. That's how the magic works in Atlantis. It chooses your soul mate at birth. And while I want Matt to be mine, he's fated to Sarah -- to her dismay. One one's ever tried to break their mating bond... until now. And it's not that easy. In fact, I think it's making him sick. But can I convince him to let Sarah go before her attempts to break away ruin him forever?

Genre: Romance

The Last Man by R L Swihart (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

For at least two good reasons, I've decided to rerelease The Last Man, my first book of poems, on my own: It has gone out of print -- both in paperback and via Kindle; and a few good readers (faithful, curious, random), missing it the first time around, may just want to "have at it." The look has changed a bit (minor changes in cover and text), but essentially it's the same book. I don't know that it's even me anymore, but certainly it was an earlier self. Half the poems I still have a fondness for, the other half I only half-remember.

Genre: Poetry

Laura's Croft (Flirtation with a Rogue Book 7) by Jennifer Seasons (6 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Sparks fly and passions ignite in Jennifer Seasons' latest tale of love and second chances! When a man makes a promise, he should keep it. And Will Croft, well, he promised Lady Laura forever with his eyes, and his hands, and his words tumbling intoxicatingly from his lips in a gruff Scottish burr that keeps her toasty warm all through the dark hours. No, that man doesn't get to simply vanish in the black of night without so much as a by-your-leave. Oh, she'll track him down -- clear across the dratted ocean as the notorious pirate Black Jane if she must -- to give him a sound piece of her mind. And maybe, oh, just maybe, make him regret breaking her heart. Not a day slips past that Croft doesn't regret leaving Laura so much his soul aches. But a countess and a lowly Scottish privateer patrolling the East Indies stand no chance against the strictures of Society. It's a favor, really, his leaving. So why does it hurt so much? And how can he possibly resist her when she tracks him ...

Genre: Romance

Infatuated with the Duke's Daughter: Duke's Kisses and Bridal Wishes by Eliza Heaton (33 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Two men wish to marry her, but only one has a good heart. Will she Lady Emmeline choose correctly. Lady Emmeline Hyatt had no doubt that she would find a suitable husband during her first season. Her blonde hair, golden brown eyes, and dainty figure drew the eyes of many suitors. Two, in particular, caught her attention. Both men were extraordinarily handsome, though exact opposites in personality. Lord Benedict was a shy man, infatuated with the lovely lady, and willing to protect her with his own life. Mr. Buxton was outrageously flirtatious and could cause innocent women to swoon with his fancy compliments. Their differences provoked an altercation, seen by Lady Emmeline, though not understood. ? The lady not only seeks a husband but the answer to a cryptic sentence said in haste at the end of a fateful dance. She must make a distinction between good and evil, for everyone's sake. With friendship and lives at stake, a shy man can turn out to be a hero and a young, well-born ...

Genre: Romance

Storm at Sunset by Ian Hall (Lume Books) (95 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The end is only the beginning... Aircraftman Arthur Brownlow and his wife Joy are among the cheering thousands in London celebrating VE Day in May 1945. But the young couple have heard the chastening words of Winston Churchill: "We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing; but let us not forget for a moment the toil and efforts that lie ahead. Japan, with all her treachery and greed, remains unsubdued. We must now devote all our strength and resources to the completion of our task, both at home and abroad." Arthur knows that he is not, like many of his fellow conscripted airmen, about to be demobbed. He is to be sent to the Far East as a member of 31 Squadron RAF, which is equipped with a fleet of battered Dakotas ferrying supplies into remote jungle bases and bringing out a wretched human cargo from Japanese internment camps. Even after the Japanese surrender, it's grim work for Brownlow and fellow crew members. They keep a stiff upper lip, but harmony is ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

VAMPIRE BILLIONAIRE BLISS: NEW ADULT PARANORMAL ROMANCE by Evelyn J. Knight (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Sexy Billionaire Vampire + Paranormal Romance + Big Beautiful Woman (BBW)+ HEA Brice Colton has spent the better part of five hundred years as a vampire masquerading as a psychologist. Over the years, he's gotten exceptional at his job and managed to go unnoticed, until Eleanora Jones saunters into his life. He breaks his personal rules and gets involved. It's been a long time since a woman of her caliber caught his attention and he can't let her get away. As he shows her the world in ways she's never experienced, the secret of what he really is threatens to derail their growing romance. Can Brice come clean about his immortality before it is too late? Eleanora will have to face her unresolved issues and learn to trust Brice if they are going to make it, but will his being a vampire end things for them just as she drops her guard? Only time will tell in this riveting romance. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a 10k word stand-alone story with a HEA, so no cliff-hangers! This story contains ...

Genre: Romance

Bring Not Peace: The Daniel Wolfe Thrillers by Jeff Spence (9 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Already worn from the recent wounds and pressures of his job, Wolfe's leave is cancelled as a string of brazen murders winds its way from Texas to the heart of Miami. The connection between these victims eludes him as he tries to chase a cold and calculating killer. But the seed of this darkness runs deep, and old, and will bring no peace to the Wolfe.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Curzon's Run (The Dirty Rouge Series Book 7) by geoff small (125 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When Pat Curzon's doppelgänger is shot dead outside the Rio cafe, the DCI is convinced the bullet was meant for him. His fears are heightened when he suffers a series of violent attacks on the streets of Glasgow and has his Gardner Street flat ransacked. As if all this isn't bad enough, the detective's paranoia levels shoot through the stratosphere when several people from his past die in suspicious circumstances. Constantly looking over the shoulder of his Burberry mac and peeping round every sandstone corner before going round it, Curzon tries to catch the person or people who are trying to kill him. To make matters even worse, the policeman is under constant pressure from his superiors to drop a prosecution he's pursuing against Thomas Maker, the dissolute scion of a major Scottish banking family. After a six-year struggle to get Maker into the dock for running down and killing two schoolboys in his red Porsche, will Curzon survive long enough to finally see justice done? ...

Genre: Urban

Twice Tempted: Long-Awaited SEQUEL to House Guest! (The Magical Bouquet Book 2) by Edwina Martin-Arnold (32 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

THE LONG AWAITED SEQUEL TO HOUSE GUEST! LIGHTNING DOESN'T STRIKE TWICE, AND LOST LOVE CAN'T BE RECAPTURED... Defense attorney, Samantha Martinson, firmly believes this, and as an intelligent woman, she refuses to make the same mistake twice. Also, Sam knows that oil and water don't mix; neither do defense attorneys and cops. She learned that lesson the hard way when she and her ex-husband, Nathaniel Martinson, tried it and ended up at each other's throats So, when Nate winds up being a witness in one of her trials, she can't wait for the perfect cop to hurry up and take the stand, so they can go back to ignoring each other in the big, little city of Seattle. However, the fates conspire against Samantha when she agrees to represent the most hated man in Washington State. Suddenly, she's being followed, receiving threats, and being run off the road. She's in danger and irritated as hell that she can't get rid of Nate. Nate will protect Sam at all cost. But who will ...

Genre: Black & African American

CHARGED New York City by Ted Gogoll (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

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

Genre: Short Stories

Clone Three (The Clone Chronicles Book 1) by Patti Larsen (422 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Wakening "Clone Three." The old man's voice is a softly echoing sound, volume and pitch altering as he speaks, as if over a great distance. "Pay attention, dear. Final instructions." Is he talking to me? He must be. His holographic eyes seem to be meeting mine, he looks at me with great expectation. And yet as I lie here and begin to regain sensation and control, I realize I not only have no idea where I am, what I'm doing here. I haven't a clue who I am. Clone Three wakes in a decaying city she is sure doesn't match the one she came from. If only she could remember. She has a purpose at least--she must find her fellow clones, and the statue whose image is embedded in her mind. But she is lost, surrounded by a dead and crumbling metropolis, fought over by those who have been altered by the illness that has ravaged humankind, turning survivors into strange and terrible new forms. She must risk everything, including the safety of those who try to help her, in order to fulfill her ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Ashes of Life by Erica Lucke Dean (Red Adept Publishing, LLC) (2,012 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

"A beautifully rendered look at love in all its forms. A must read!" ~ Kate Moretti, NYT Bestselling Author of "Thought I Knew You" ""An emotionally rewarding story of hope, commitment, and the modern family." ~ Claire Ashby, NYT Bestselling Author of "When You Make It Home" "An exquisite tale of love and acceptance, rich with unforgettable characters." ~ Kelly Stone Gamble, Author of They Call Me Crazy Married for just three months, Alex Barrett is stunned when her husband, David, dies in a tragic accident. And the absolute last thing the pregnant young widow wants is to take on responsibility for his teenage daughter, Maddie. Reeling from loss, Alex struggles to deal with her grief and her troubled stepdaughter, but one question haunts her: why was David with his ex-wife when he died? All Maddie Barrett wanted was for her parents to get back together, but an icy road took that dream away. Afterward, Maddie is riddled with guilt that she can't share with anyone. Feeling angry and ...

Genre: Literary Fiction

Love's Magic: Revolutionary Heart - Book One by Janice Jarrell (119 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Nate is a professor at the University of Virginia, content with his life, his job, and his partner David. But when he jumps in to defend a student under attack and is injured himself, Nate is attracted to a campus movement to end assault and quickly becomes a leader. When David doesn't understand his uncompromising reaction, Nate feels abandoned and begins to question David's commitment to their relationship. David's love for Nate is deep and true, but he can't support Nate's confrontational position, afraid that the consequences will destroy his career. Forced to choose between his love for Nate and his own sense of what's right, David feels trapped in a hopeless impasse. Colin, a Sergeant on the campus police force, is a legend on campus. A fierce protector of assault victims, he is merciless in pursuit of their assailants. When he meets Joshua, a Title IX consultant, sparks fly, and their relationship quickly becomes passionate. Joshua wants more from Colin, much more, but Colin ...

Genre: LGBTQ+ eBooks

Oppressed & Empowered: The Viscount's Capable Wife (Love's Second Chance Series Book 12) by Bree Wolf (2,197 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

The infamous viscount Richard Davenport is known for his icy heart -- but when he learns of his unmarried sister's secret pregnancy, he must seek the help of the only woman he ever loved. A spellbinding holiday romance from USA Today bestselling author BREE WOLF! England, 1808: VISCOUNT ASHWOOD, RICHARD DAVENPORT, is a man encased in an icy reputation -- his aloof demeanor and piercing gray eyes are as forbidding as winter itself. Society whispers of his heartlessness, but little do they know that Richard's cold exterior masks a keen, albeit misunderstood, spirit. When his sister's secret pregnancy threatens to become a scandal, Richard is plunged into a storm of familial duty. The only person capable of navigating these treacherous waters and ensure his sister's well-being is EVELYN PROCTEN, a woman whose medical ambitions defy the conventions of the time and whose presence has always managed to thaw Richard's frosty facade. EVELYN has long harbored dreams of following in her ...

Genre: Romance

Alpha: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Blood Moon, Texas Shifters Book 4) by Kat Kinney (75 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Brody Caldwell, deputy sheriff and alpha of the Blood Moon, Texas pack, receives a phone call on the eve of a crucial summit between humans, shapeshifters and vampires. An assassination attempt has been made against the leader of the werewolf council. One of his brothers claims responsibility. After a series of attacks and increasing hostility from the council, Brody seeks out a former source to get answers -- London Blake, the fierce and beautiful former alpha of the Austin, Texas pack. Two years ago, London was exiled by the werewolf council for a crime she didn't commit. With her pack subject to human rights violations and the council refusing to listen, London turns to Brody to help her gather the intelligence needed to clear her name. Someone wants them silenced. Together they will have to race against the clock to discover who is behind the attacks before they derail the paranormal peace summit. ALPHA is part of the Blood Moon, Texas Shifters series. Sizzling hot romance. ...

Genre: Fantasy

Skies of Blue by Pamela Ackerson (21 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Tomorrow was a promise of hope and second chances... Janet Nelson looked in the mirror and all she saw was a broken and cracked reflection. When did everything go so wrong? She went from a pretty cushy life to a harrowing gut-wrenching devastation called survival. Buried in despair she couldn't let go of the little spark that kept her moving forward believing that hope was within reach. Janet was determined make it through, because... she was a fighter, a survivor. An incredible story of inner, personal struggles and courage. Grab your copy today.

Genre: Romance

Halo Dolly: AKA The Case of Grace (Joe LaFlam: Christian Detective Book 3) by Rick Dewhurst (Quotidian Books) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Joe LaFlam is back, and he's up to his private eyeballs in conspiracies. The Spelunkers are back, too, but are they only puppets in the take-over-the-world game? And is Q real? Joe's latest encounter with the infernal powers gives us the inside scoop on just about every conspiracy theory going, including Q, Q+, the Reptilians, nanobots, transhumanism, MedBeds, cerebral mesh, AI, chemtrails, the Deep State, CERN, portals, quantum computers, the metaverse, the multiverse, parallel earths, the alien invasion, Project Bluebeam, and HAARP. The world will soon discover that the insights gained on Joe's journey are too valuable to miss.You need to read to believe. But more importantly, in the end will Joe finally get the girl?

Genre: Humor & Satire

Love in the Shadows by Elaine Meece (18 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Love in the Shadows Two FBI Agents -- one promotion. Special Agent Ellen Bennett and Special Agent Garrett Emerson detest one another especially after learning they're both after the same promotion. He sees her as rigid and difficult. She considers him an arrogant charmer, but his charm is wasted on her. When they go undercover as newlyweds to expose a sex trafficking ring, they have to live under the same roof and make it work. Not only do their careers depend on it, the lives of others do as well.

Genre: Romance

Devil Jr. (Devil Jr. series Book 1) by Emily Hartz (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Hybrids and supernatural creatures roam the Earth. Everyone knows about them and knows to keep their distance. Well, everyone except Luna Knightly. Her parents kept her and her sister hidden from the hybrids and supernatural creatures, but now her parents are going on a long work trip. Luna and her little sister are staying with their Aunt who owns a private school. What happens when Luna runs into a guy who tells nothing but the truth?

Genre: Romance

THE ADVENTURES OF GURGLE BOY: VOL. 1 by Patrick M. Douglass (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This story is an inspirational and adventurous read that will take you on a journey through cultural diversity. Six young adults dealing with life's dilemmas meet an interracial couple who have a long-lasting impact on their lives.

Genre: Romance

Trust the Night - Where Love and Adventure Converge : a romantic novella by J.W. Jack (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

'Trust the Night' is a riveting addition to the Life and Love series, where the enthralling journey of Dakota, a determined reporter, begins. She and Owen, a skilled special ops soldier, must learn to trust each other as their paths intertwine amidst the unforgiving desert landscape of hope and destruction. As they confront the specter of death together and defy the odds, their relationship oscillates between moments of tension, testing, and tentative exploration. Then, when seeking refuge within the embrace of a Bedouin community, their journey reflects a poignant blend of survival instincts and the yearning for connection. Dakota grapples with her own apprehensions about love, while Owen embraces a newfound openness amidst the uncertainties of their circumstances. As part of the Life and Love series, 'Trust the Night' not only captivates with its pulse-pounding action and heart-stopping suspense but also delves deep into the intricacies of relationships and the transformative ...

Genre: Romance

Indecently Employed: A Steamy Victorian Governess Romance (The Sedleys Book 2) by Antonia Falk (Make Your Beds) (51 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Desperate to sharpen up his act, he'd forsworn his debauched habits once and for all... After decades of personal indulgence, the charming and wealthy Ajax Sedley finds himself saddled with the inevitable consequences of his actions: his fifteen-year-old baseborn daughter. Tired of his life as a professional waster, he reluctantly accepts the challenge. Unfortunately he's hired the most comely governess in the whole damn city. But the temptation she offered may prove too much to bear... Parson's daughter Susanna Abbotts has lived within the safe confines of society's expectations for all her unremarkable twenty-seven years. Smart and respectable, she'd never dare compromise her reputation-or her dreams of an independent future. That is, until she accepts a position in Mr. Ajax Sedley's household... A note to readers -- Indecently Employed is a historical romance novel of 90,000 words containing open-door sex scenes and strong language.

Genre: Romance

Justice in Doubt: A Maya Jones Legal Thriller (Maya Jones legal thriller series Book 4) by Freya Atwood (Cobalt Fairy LLC) (506 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Maya Jones' husband is shot on duty and the cause is the secrets behind her parents' death 20 years ago... As new evidence emerges about her parents' alleged accidents, Maya realizes that every detail was actually planned. But things take a dramatic turn when the person arrested for shooting her husband is released, showing her that this conspiracy is bigger than she could have imagined. With her husband in critical condition, Maya is left alone to deal with everything. But when a dangerous legal case she had been working on turns out to be connected to her traumatic past, the window to find the truth closes... Justice in Doubt is an exciting blood-pumping legal thriller, written by Freya Atwood and published by Cobalt Fairy. If you are an avid fan of strong characters, action packed courtroom drama, and mind blowing murder mystery, then you'll love Freya's intriguing story. Buy "Justice in Doubt" today to discover Freya's new intriguing crime mystery!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Arminius Chronicles I: Fighting in the Roman Legions by Dr Eulenspiegel (Historical Fiction Media) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In this first book, the Germanic warrior Arminius fights in Rome's Imperial Legions, brutally suppressing a revolt in the neighboring Roman province of Illyria in the year 6AD. Having been stolen from his Germanic homeland fifteen years before, the young Arminius grew up in Rome where he was forced to join the empire's auxiliary forces. When the Illyrians rebel, Rome is caught by surprise. Arminius and his auxiliary cavalry unit made up of other displaced Germanic warriors are deployed to defend the empire's homeland from a fast-approaching enemy horde... Based on true events, Book I of The Arminius Chronicles provides background on the warrior, who will later in his life unite the Germanic tribes for the first time in a revolt against the Roman Empire he served in. According to folklore, the Battle of the Teuteburg Forest which Arminius choreographed in the year 9AD, is the very beginning of Germany's national epic, the body of literature that the gives the nation its historic ...

Genre: History

The Stone Lady (Highland Promises Book 1) by Johanna Maas (60 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

First in the Highland Promises series, The Stone Lady is the story of Daria who has only one, selfless purpose in life. Raised in a family very cruel and unforgiving, Daria had sworn to safeguard her young sister Grace. Not only had she given her word to her mother during the last days of her life, she knew it in her heart she was the only one who could truly protect her. She claimed this duty with a vengeance and had sworn it would be hers to her dying day. All else held no significance, regardless of her own wishes. A promise spoken was never given lightly. Gavyn of the clan MacPherson would die before he would break his word. Little had he known this one chance encounter with a lass would change his life forever. Inspired by her strength and devotion, he felt an overwhelming need to protect her. Even after the dark haired beauty entered his life and made it nearly impossible for him to keep his pledge, he swore he would never forget her. The very circumstance that brought them ...

Genre: Romance

An Extraordinary Match (The Match Series Book 3) by Barbara Dunlop (730 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Book #3 in The March Series - from USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Dunlop, a comedic, contemporary romance series featuring the high-tech antics of matchmaking senior citizens unleashed on their unsuspecting heirs. For float plane pilot Logan Edwards, life is laidback and predictable in Mirror Falls, Colorado, the mountain resort town founded by his bootlegging ancestors. Flirtatious tourists, a close-knit family, and the occasional adrenalin-filled search and rescue call-out are all a man could possibly want. When workaholic, computer security specialist Jade Korrigan is forced on a holiday in Mirror Falls, within hours, she's antsy and uptight and looking for a way back to New York City. Jade's holiday goes from bad to worse, when she finds herself mysteriously framed, accused of stealing from the Edwards family and tossed into the Mirror Falls jail. Her only possible salvation is rough and ready Logan Edwards, his float plane and his remote cabin getaway. But Logan's ...

Genre: Romance

The Good Book Club (A Jane Sunday Mystery 1) by Rick Dewhurst (Quotidian Books) (24 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Scheming to inherit the powerful pulpit of a mega-church, a pastor hires P.I. Jane Sunday to verify suspicions his father-in-law, the senior pastor, is having an affair. The case turns uglier when one dead pastor is found floating naked in his swimming pool, and Jane is hired by his widow to hunt the killer. Hot on the murder trail Jane is herself pursued by dreamboat lawyer Bertrand, but lasting memories of her abusive father inhibit the budding relationship, especially when questions of his credibility arise. Who killed the pastor? Is Bertrand true-blue? A hardboiled masterpiece of chick-lit crime, The Good Book Club takes the reader on an exhilarating ride with its authentic characters, intense action, and solid storyline, a ride that is guaranteed to compel lovers of the genre to hold on tight to the emotional roller-coaster until the very end.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense