Event: A Dystopian Apocalyptic Horror Novel by Charles Welch (260 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

For Mike and Hattie Hayes, their cabin on a pristine Colorado lake has always been a refuge, a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of Denver. Both are particularly excited their daughter and her husband have joined them for a weekend away. Their time with her is rare and precious. Long walks, fishing, and lunch in the nearby historic town of Rustic are all a part of the allure. The star-filled night sky viewed from their small boat is the clearest they have ever seen. The heavenly views offer a glimpse of other worlds, of faraway places not seen from the city. Their private mountain retreat is their slice of paradise. It is perfect, until... Until the night a blinding light sweeps over them, the lake, and the surrounding forests. Until their daughter subsequently vanishes. Until their cabin is trashed, and a mysterious note is left behind. Until an unknown beast stalks them through the woods that surround their cabin. Until they discover the terrible truth behind the light that drastically changes their world. Until they understand the blazing light wasn't a shooting star or a falling satellite, it was the EVENT.

Genre: Science Fiction

No Way Back by Elle Chandler (153 Reviews)    Price verified 2 minutes ago

CAROL lives with her handsome husband CHRIS, and their four children in a beautiful house in a picturesque village, on the outskirts of London. She constantly reflects on how fortunate she is, with all the comfort and prosperity she enjoys. Her life at that time significantly exceeds anything she could have imagined for herself, and is convinced she is living her dream. A chance meeting with an eminent surgeon completely shatters Carol's way of thinking, making her realise that her life is not the dream she believed it to be. This is the story of a woman's agonising journey, from the depths of despair, with everything she believed in destroyed, and the road she travels through deception, and disappointments. Eventually, experiencing a depth of love and emotions she had never known existed. This leads to a new way of thinking, and a new way of living, as she slowly reaches her potential, in a way she could never have imagined. If you enjoy a good romance, with an unpredictable story, that will keep you gripped from the beginning, to the last page, you will be hooked by No Way Back.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Her Every Wish (Somershire Chronicles Book 2) by Nicole Highland (NH Publishing) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 22 minutes ago

Lady Justine Everly has almost everything her heart has ever desired. With a doting husband and a beautiful estate, nearly all of her wishes have been fulfilled, except for one: a child of her own. When at last she finally conceives, she concocts a plan to surprise her husband Calvin at Christmas with the happy news. But can she keep the secret growing inside her a surprise until the Christmas bells begin to chime? ?Author's Note: This is a low-steam, holiday-themed mini novella that can be read as a standalone, and has an approximate reading time of forty minutes.

Genre: Holidays

The Heist: A psychological thriller by Aaralyn Adams (2 Reviews)    Price verified 35 minutes ago

When Anastasia Waddsworth discovers the most valuable piece of artwork missing from her family's gallery, she jumps right into action getting it reported to her daddy and the authorities. She also fills in the details to her dirt poor and greedy boyfriend, Jeremy. It seems someone has an underhanded idea of loyalty and can't be trusted. Whose responsible for the stolen artwork and will it be recovered? Someone's in big trouble in a heist gone wrong.

Genre: Psychological

Stone: Bounty Hunter Book # 6: The Ghost of Willy McClury: Old West action and adventures of Bounty Hunter and Special U. S. Deputy Marshal Jake ... by Jeff Breland (69 Reviews)    Price verified 53 minutes ago

A lot of confusing things take place in the world, but nothing as confusing as a dead outlaw robbing people and places. After Stone captures him the first time, Willy hung himself before the law could do the job for him. Stone was there. He cut Willy's lifeless body down with his own hands. He witnessed the burial. Now the dead outlaw is visiting his same old haunts and robbing the same old places. It looks as if it will be up to Stone to stop him again, but how do you catch a ghost? Ride along with Jake Stone as he encounters ever-present danger and occasional romance in what was once the wild west frontier.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Worst Day Of My Life, So Far by M.A. Harper (1,182 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

"Readers... will find themselves laughing out loud and moved to tears. An immense and original talent." -The TIMES-PICAYUNE (New Orleans)IT'S A GOOD DAY WHEN YOU DON'T RESORT TO RAT POISON... M.A. Harper's acerbic wit offers a wickedly entertaining seat on the always-wild Alzheimer's ride. Fighting her way back to sleep after her mother's latest Alzheimer's-driven 3:00 a.m. ramble, Jeanne Roth reminds herself: Tomorrow will be here soon, and it's going to be just like today was, like something out of Lewis Carroll on crystal meth. Capturing the hilarity and heartbreak of those who've lost their minds to Alzheimer's, and the tensile strength of mind required of their caregivers, The Worst Day of My Life, So Far is a thoughtful, powerful book about doing the laundry and going to bed content in the knowledge that you have once again made it through the day without, as Jeanne says, having "yet poisoned her, nor put my head in the oven."By turns sharp and poignant, Harper is at her most deliciously acidic rehashing the awkward adolescence familiar to most of us, fearlessly probing the questionable decisions of our twenties, and scathingly exposing the failures of our thirties. She lovingly relates Jeanne's touching memories of her once-beautiful and dauntless mother as Jeanne attempts to reconcile them with the woman who no longer remembers how to use a telephone or toilet tissue. As always, Harper handles the situation with wit and grace, copious amounts of chocolate ice cream - and bourbon.WHO WILL LIKE IT: Fans of STILL ALICE and the Julie Christie movie AWAY FROM HER, as well as books like THE HELP and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK--because we're talking funny AND touching here. Also fans of well-written literary fiction that's also unpretentious, down-to-earth, sometime a little outrageous, and makes you laugh out loud.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Collared Confession by Erica Timms (13 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

This erotic fantasy is intended for adults only. If you're not interested in D/s erotica, please do not purchase this book. It could be said that everyone wears a mask. Everyone is hiding some component of who they really are. Even the most judiciously honest individuals have to deceive or equivocate from time to time, if only to protect someone else's feelings. That's how humanity functions and thrives. And yet, there are still girls like Kayla. This young woman might be gorgeous. She's probably one of the hottest girls you have ever seen, but she's a brat. Spoiled, egocentric, and narcissistic, she doesn't really care about anyone, not even her boyfriend. Up until now, this has been so frustrating for Sophie! As Eric's best friend, Sophie just wants the best for him. And yet, he still stays with Kayla, a girl who takes his money, treats him like dirt, and doesn't really care about him at all, but he can't see it. After all, Kayla knows how to flip her hair, twist those strands around her fingertips, smile, and flirt. She can giggle her way through any argument. She knows how to manipulate a good guy like Eric... But now, Sophie has a plan. First, she's going to take Kayla out. The two girls will hit a couple of clubs and some bars. While they're out and alone, Sophie is going to record Kayla's confession. Eric's girlfriend isn't that smart, no matter what she thinks about herself. That's why Kayla should be willing to tell the truth. If she thinks this is personal and private and doesn't realize it's being recorded, Kayla might be dumb enough to confess everything! Armed with the confession, Sophie can get this girl truly drunk and to take her home and to slip a shock collar around her neck. That's right. The confession is only the first part of Sophie's plan. Eric deserve some fun with this girl. So if he decides to train her like a pet and to treat her like a dog in heat, he's going to get the chance. In fact, he's going to get the chance to have so much ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Aubrey- Axis Rising Book 3: A Daughter's of Rosewood Romance by D.L. Hopkins Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Suga Sucka by P.J. Douglas (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Suga Sucka" A drug addicted psychopath. An orphaned sharecropper. A driven but devious war veteran. All are ready for biblical levels of divine intervention but only one is chosen to receive supernatural abilities from the archangel, Michael. The other two will receive a fate from the chosen one. Will it manifest as an angel of death or an angel of mercy? Find out in this spellbinding, multi-narrative, and half-century-spanning story. The great American novel is back in style and its name is: "Suga Sucka." ***CAUTION*** From the author: I hope you read this tale with an open mind and a forgiving heart. "Suga Sucka" touches on a lot of different themes (child neglect and abuse, racism, drug abuse, sexism, domestic abuse) which I caution readers who are sensitive to stories about abuse to proceed with caution. If you do decide to read this tale, my hope is that you find more love and forgiveness in your heart, and breathe. If you feel so inclined, please leave a review. Excerpt from "Suga Suga," by P.J. Douglas. He yelled and repeatedly moaned, "Kill me! Kill me! Kill me!" When you have exhausted every tear and shrieking cry that you can muster and are reduced to the low whimper of begging mercy, mortals will do anything to end some of the pain. Some pain manifested as physical trauma, while other pain presented as mental suffering. The hurt spreads throughout the ages, slowly eating one's humanity, one betrayal at a time. Like Satan himself took a knife called malice, sat on the front porch of hell and whittled away at your soul. Slowly, whistling and cutting away, Satan did not make something pretty but made the foul and wretched waste of woman and man. Gutted skeletons remained, bereft of any uncorrupted flesh or feelings of faith, light and hope. Sometimes, it's a quick job. It's clean and swift. One point of a bony finger and one slice of a scythe. Sometimes, the reaper shows up with a larger, more maintained Afro. No Grim Reaper, it's a white ...

Genre: Metaphysical

A Matt Ransom Halloween: Ghost Hunt by Bobby Underwood (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Halloween is growing near, and Matt's buddy Ray, already spooked by strange noises in the morgue, insists the old mansion down the street from Edna's is haunted. When Matt also sees a girl standing at the window of the abandoned old mansion, plans are made for a ghost hunt! With Stacy on her way into town for Halloween, bringing with her some very alluring costumes for her best friend LeAnn and herself, there is sure to be more than a little fun mixed in with the chills! Taking place after The Velvet Sea but before The Tender Shore, this is a fun holiday treat for fans of this unique series.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Good Medicine: we grew up riding wild horses by Allen Cody Price verified 2 hours ago

Jack Yazhi, a Navajo Medicineman must save lives 7684 miles away using traditional wild medicine plants or die trying.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Tarn & Beck: Merry Gentlemen & Ladies (Tarn & Beck Stories Book 9) by Courtney Bowen (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Celebrate the holidays once more with Tarn, Beck, and all their friends and family as they go ice-skating, tangle with Jack Frost, sing Christmas carols, and become part of a Christmas classic. Enjoy all these stories and more in Merry Gentlemen & Ladies!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Spit (A Standalone Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance) by Michaela Haze (467 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

I'm cursed, and I have no one to blame but myself. My mama used to say I could con the pants off the Devil himself. That was markedly untrue. Years ago, as a young witch with a reckless streak, I summoned the King of Gluttony and tried to con the big bad. It didn't work, and instead of riches beyond my wildest dreams, I got a curse that makes every man that kisses me addicted beyond measure. Even a drop of my spit is enough. Mr. Bub, King of Gluttony and overall AH, has me on a tight leash. Just one more job, and he'll lift my curse. (So he says) The problem is... it's never just one more job. When the Steward of the Red City outside of Baton Rouge needs help, Beelzebub volunteers me for the job. I've got one week to find two demons that have gone missing in the city, or it's my neck on the chopping block. I don't think Mr. Bub will eat me if I fail, but I can't be sure. It's such a shame that Legion and his merry band of cocky men seem to have their sights set on distracting me from my task. I can't let anyone get close. Not even beautiful, if not annoying, demons. The second they taste me, they'll become addicted. The problem is: No one ever wants me; they only want the curse. **SPIT is a slow burn reverse harem, #whychoose paranormal romance with a happy ending. It is a standalone paranormal romance.**

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Wild College Night by Whitney Wes (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

READ FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED "Esther immediately put her arms around Mary and embraced her tightly. Somehow, they made their way to Mary's bed. Esther lay down on the bed, unsure of what to do next. Mary took the lead and began undressing for Esther. She removed her shoes, then her pants, showing off her pretty white panties once again before dropping them. She quickly removed her jacket and blouse and just as quickly, removed her bra. Esther had been taking Mary's lead and had begun tearing her clothes off. Mary lowered herself to Esther and they kissed. For the first time for both of them, they felt naked skin and the sensation of being exquisitely turned on. They were both wet, both ready and it was only their inexperience that held them back in any way." WARNING - This book contains steamy romance scenes and is suitable for 18+ only.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

St George and the Dragon: The Legend of Saint George and the Dragon (Mark Watson Children's Books) by Mark Watson (Mark Watson Books) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

St George and the Dragon: The Legend of Saint George and the Dragon. St George is the patron Saint of over 50 Countries worldwide. Each country celebrates St George's day with differing traditions, the story is never out of fashion and grows in popularity each year. St George is the Patron Saint of Aragon, Catalonia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, and Russia. St George is the patron saint of soldiers, archers, cavalry, chivalry, riders, saddlers, farmers and field workers. St George is also the patron saint of Scouting as he "was typical of what a scout should be". Writer Mark Watson has researched all the legends of St George and taken the parts that are the most common - putting his doubts and fears in a box, giving the Princess a rose - and discarded the more boring aspects to create the definitive version of the legend. Any extraneous parts have been trimmed such as the Princess entering a lottery, Saint George recovering under an orange tree etc to make the book very lean in its storytelling, St George arrives, sees the destruction, fights the dragon and is defeated, recovers and ultimately triumphs, like a Hollywood movie, it is the classic three-act structure. Roses became a symbol of the patron saint because a beautiful bloom is thought to have grown on his grave. This also came from a tradition in Catalonia in Spain - of which Saint George is also a patron saint - where women would give men a book and receive a rose in return on the feast day. St George's day is typically celebrated on April 23rd. The illustrations of St George and the Dragon have been done by German artist Richard Caine, each image has been handpainted in acrylic. This is the culmination of almost a year's work. The story of St George is written in verse, like all Mark Watson's children's books. The verse is constructed of rhyming couplets in perfect rhyme... Thunder splits the air, lightning flashes all around, from the pit beside the castle comes a ...

Genre: Children's eBooks

Creepy Christmas Stories #2: A Flash Fiction Horror Collection by Lennie Grace (10 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

From creepy dolls to ax-wielding kids to dangerous winter weather, these holiday and winter-themed flash fiction stories are ready to give you chills! They might be short, but they pack a punch of Christmas time spookiness. This book is the second in a 3-book series, but they can be read in any order. This volume contains: Lizzy's Christmas Revenge A Gift for a Mall Santa Happy Holidays and 9 other creepy stories!

Genre: Horror

Thanks to Eustace: A Short Story by Neenah Davis-Wilson (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The Thomsons, Anna Lynn and Shaine together with their five children are in West Virginia due to the death of Shaine's cousin Eustace. Shaine's been saddled with the duties of executor of Eustace's worldly goods which includes the house they're presently staying in while Shaine struggles with the legalese. Lately, Shaine's been acting indifferent toward Anna Lynn, barely spending time with her and the kids. Seems as if the duties as executor has given him another reason to go off on his own. When he is home, his friends and brothers surround him, making Anna Lynn feel excluded. What's going on? Has his love gone cold? Is he thinking of leaving? Shaine is stubbornly silent on what's going on in his head. And what is, is nothing like what Anna Lynn was expecting...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Time Doctor Takes a Vacation by Tarra Light (Earth Light Enterprises) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Begin your journey now to a fantastic future, free from the rules of the world we believe to be real. Invoke the Spirit of Imagination as you visit the Time Shop and meet Archibald Ben Dillon, a Master of Time. Using the powers of mind, he can create the future, heal the past, and transform the very essence and nature of time itself. When a mysterious Lady approaches the Time Master with an urgent plea to save the Earth from destruction, he takes a vacation from his own lifetime and travels to the year 2255 searching for answers to bring back to his Home Time. Along the way, he discovers mental habits he needs to break, surrenders his identity and discovers who he has always been in time and out of time. He returns to Earth a new man.

Genre: Science Fiction

Failure Incorporated by John A. Shepherd (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In this world we have the losers and the winners. We also have those that have success thrust upon them, along with those that don't deserve anything in the first place. These short stories are about people that are just plain mixed up, you may be one of them.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Three Sisters: A Tale of Survival (Three Sisters Trilogy Book 1) by Nikki Lewen (289 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"Raw storytelling and textured characters that take risk and get rewarded." Three Sisters is meant for the Big Screen! "It's Tomb Raider meets Lord of the Flies with all the good aspects of Water World sprinkled in." If you run into a survivor, they'll tell you about the day the Enders crashed upon the world's shores. Sadie Larkin survived. She escaped the global catastrophe and violent chaos, venturing back to her childhood home in the old growth forest in the mountains by the sea. Sadie dug in deep among the fallen redwoods and those that still stood. Solitude. Survival. Ten years hunting. Ten years of questions. Sadie runs into a man from her past! He's been badly beaten, lies unconscious and is nearly dead. Through this man, she learns the horrible truth -- the Splitter Nation has arrived. And they're on her front doorstep. Sadie grabs her bow -- and ends up saving much more than just one man.

Genre: Horror

Coyote Cal - Tales from the Weird West by Milo James Fowler (Effervescent Press) (14 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

There's Trouble on the Range In these thrilling tales from yesteryear, Coyote Cal and his trusty sidekick Big Yap encounter a wizard able to change his shape at will, a scheming witch, a confused zombie, la chupacabra grande, bloodthirsty vampyres, and other sordid fiends. Our heroes will have to rely on their wits, skills, and loads of hot lead to ensure justice prevails. This volume collects all 9 weird western stories in the Coyote Cal Adventure Series, including: "Fool's Gold" - Coyote Cal and Big Yap encounter their most challenging adversary yet: a Portuguese wizard able to change his shape at will. Our heroes will have to rely on their wits, skills, and loads of hot lead if they hope to foil this shape-shifter's evil schemes before he ends them, once and for all. "Coyote Cal's Guide to the Weird, Wild West" - Coyote Cal must match wits with Donna "the Witch" Jamison, a master of the dark arts intent on planting him in the ground. Cal has stood toe to toe with his fair share of villains in the past--but this time, he's up against something altogether different in the form of a metal-mouthed gunslinger named Sleepy Rider and his dead brother, Easy. "El Diablo de Paseo Grande" - Something's attacking the livestock outside the little town of Paseo Grande, and our heroes are hot on the monster's trail. But Coyote Cal, Big Yap, and Donna "the Witch" Jamison may have bitten off more than they can chew this time, and only one of them will be able to save the day -- or die trying. "Harbinger of Arroyo Seco" - Like many heroes, Coyote Cal was once a boy... There's a storm brewing over the town of Arroyo Seco, and a sheriff with his uncanny eye on the future sees nothing but trouble for our hero-in-the-making. In love with an older woman and hunted by a gang of outlaws seeking retribution, young Calvin must walk a fine line between protecting the one he loves and becoming a ruthless killer. Short Stories - Weird Western / Horror / Humor

Genre: Horror

Blood Moon: A Harry Chin Murder Mystery by Ralph Griffith (1 Review)    Price verified 49 minutes ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Wheelman (Johnny Lin Book 1) by Matt Charles (6 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In a future where self-driving cars dominate the roads, the ability to operate vintage cars that aren't beholden to a robotic controller is in high demand. Entities whose dealings might bend the letter of the law require means of transport that can't be tracked and hacked by governmental authorities. Ex-Navy Corpsman Johnny Lin seeks solace from his post-deployment demons through the underground racing scene, but his driving skills soon land him a role as a wheelman for one such shadowy enterprise. With events running tangential to Matt Charles's novel To the Brink, Wheelman delivers a high-octane adrenaline fueled journey across the Midwest of 2036.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Sierra Sunrise: A Mojave Adventure by Randall Doughty (108 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The time is the early 1900s, and the place was deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where trails serve as roads, and the meek seldom dare to tread. Travelers seeking this environment often march to a different drummer than those of us who need a crowd to keep from feeling lost or alone. Somewhere along the way, these individuals have discovered the flaw in a society that rewards greed and bias and seeks to punish those who only hope to find a better path. This is the story of one such family seeking a more fulfilling existence by avoiding most things the rest of us think define civilization. Over a period of weeks, an innocent young boy is transformed by adventure and tragedy into a young man. A mother's faith is tested by God, and a family reaches into the past to heal it's wounds.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Brainy to Bimbo: Tiana by John Bear Jr. (5 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Tiana is a proud social media activist who makes a living as a journalist and controversy instigator. Her life is turned around when, after realizing she is no longer the most disenfranchised, she gets into a car crash and enters an alternate dimension. By partnering with the B Corporation to pay off her hospital bill, she gains regular entry into the other dimension after becoming more fond of it.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Good Boy (The Dying Church Series Book 1) by Anthony Andre (146 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Sunday The 13th by John A. Shepherd (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Book 1- Our Team - Book 2 - Sunday The 13th In this world there are the lucky ones and then there are the rest of us just bumbling along looking for a lucky break. Some people can make their own luck, while others have luck thrust upon them. The two lads in this story, Tom and Steve find themselves in the very best of situations to make their own luck. Only then to lose the lot through an unfortunate twist of fate, or did they?

Genre: Sports & Outdoors

Parables of Hippolyte the Fabulist: "The Things We See and Cannot Unsee" by Hippolyte Flandrin (6 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Hippolyte Flandrin, almost from the moment of birth, was told who he is and what he is, he was told to be an individual and to be alone in the lonely crowd, he was told what he ought to live and to die for, and he was condemned to ride a bus with an assembly of strangers like a pile of leaves swept together by the wind at the end of a dead-end street. On the road to find out why, Hippo crossed paths with Diogenes, Socrates, Siddhartha, Kierkegaard, Jesus, Hardy, Wittgenstein, Joyce and like-minded travelers. He figured out nothing except how to live a happy life guided by reason and compassion. Hippo began to share this wisdom, as if to teach algebra to a dog, but trouble followed. So he clothed his wisdom in pretty little stories or parables of the things we can see and cannot unsee. His friends were profoundly engaged and enlightened and so collected 50 of their favorite parables in this book for you. The irrationality and hypocrisy of the rule-following and role-playing of the world we are condemned to live in cause stress and depression in many people. Some of them lose control, become human beings, and begin to think for themselves. Hippolyte writes about those people. He may excite you, he may horrify you, he may amuse you, he may make you believing or unbelieving, and he may shake your sanity. But as the tree absorbs the rain, Hippolyte Flandrin will awaken you.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Trail to Santa Rosa: A Wild Country Western (The Wild Country Book 2) by Bobby Underwood (315 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Brooke Lonesome is a Missouri legend who disappeared into the mountains long ago. Katie Wells is a slightly past her prime saloon girl with a young boy to raise. Haunted by the past, a chance meeting in Sonora with a kindly Mexican grape grower offers a second chance for both. The second sprawling and emotional story in the Wild Country saga gives readers a chance to revisit their favorite characters from the first novel, while making friends with new ones. The Trail to Santa Rosa is an intimate and emotional portrait of two damaged people looking for a second chance in an often unforgiving country. Filled with colorful history and old-fashioned western action, and sprinkled with humor, The Trail to Santa Rosa is a journey into a West that once was.

Genre: Westerns

Gullivar Jones and the Treasure of the Tsar by Michael Martin (11 Reviews)    Price verified 49 minutes ago

The Call of Adventure. The Voice of Gullivar Jones. Legendary American explorer Gullivar Jones, whose heroism on Mars inspired Edgar Rice Burroughs. Veteran British agent Abigail Bradshaw, one part Ellen Ripley, another part Emma Peel. Rookie agent Archibald Smart, Abigail's genius partner and a precocious thorn in Gullivar's street-smart side. Can three of the most unlikely partners in adventure history save the world from immortal Nazi soldiers? Reginald took the airline tickets and lay them on the table. "We're talking about a find of incredible significance. Think about it, Captain Jones. Immortality. Everlasting life. Men have searched the ends of the Earth for riches that pale in comparison. "Armies are now joining them. "We simply can't afford to allow an immortality serum to fall into the wrong hands. I think you know whose hands we mean." "Stalin?" I said. "Him, too." _________________________ Would definitely recommend Gullivar Jones and the Treasure of the Tsar to anyone who fancies a good-fun adventure book :) Kristine D, Netgalley reviewer I was hooked from the first page. A great adventure! Kathryn M, Netgalley Reviewer For pure escapism, Gullivar Jones and the Treasure of the Tsar fits the bill. A mix between Raiders of the Lost Ark, Baron Muchausen and Pirates of the Caribbean. A real creative dive into adventure with well built, although fleeting, characters. I am not sure why this author does not have more exposure. Andy M, Netgalley reviewer Gullivar Jones and the Treasure of the Tsar was a quick and easy adventure read, even when it touched on some heavier topics toward the end. The cover reminded me of Indiana Jones and that vibe was in the story. Parts also reminded me a bit of myth re-tellings like Percy Jackson. I was a little unsure how it could end in a satisfying way while I was reading, but I was happy with the ending when I got to it. Vanessa R, Netgalley reviewer

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Always Been Mine: A Single Mom Office Romance by Weston Parker (885 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

No one ever tells me no. Not in the office. Not in life. My military background has me giving direct orders and expecting quick, compliant responses. And I'm in need of an office assistant. Someone to step up when I need her to. I just never expected it to be my first love. She's a single mother now. The girl from across the street when I was just a kid. My little sister's best friend. The one I gave everything to before leaving that small town. And here we are again. Face to face. Stuck in a room with suits and stiffs. All I want is her. Not who she can be or what she can do for me. But who she was and will always be. Mine. Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~Weston

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Disappearing in Plain Sight (Crater Lake Series Book 1) by Francis Guenette (1,107 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Sixteen-year-old Lisa-Marie has been packed off to spend the summer with her aunt on the isolated shores of Crater Lake. She is drawn to Izzy Montgomery, a gifted trauma counsellor who is struggling through personal and professional challenges. Lisa-Marie also befriends Liam Collins, a man who goes quietly about his life trying to deal with his own secrets and guilt. The arrival of a summer renter for Izzy's guest cabin is the catalyst for change amongst Crater Lake's tight knit community. People are forced to grapple with the realities of grief and desire to discover that there are no easy choices - only shades of grey.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

VISIONS: A New Beginning by G.A. Wedge (6 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

TEASER: How does mutual understanding, fairness and sustainability mesh with sex, religion and politics in a world where the rich and powerful seek to control society? A third party effort, backed by a shadowy organization known as GODINK, is created to dethrone the career politicians on Capitol Hill and change the status quo. Meanwhile, a terrorist group is out to disrupt everything. Victims in a larger conspiracy, Calvin Truax, wife Katie and teenage daughter Tessa awake in a desert city that challenges them to unlock its secrets. When seeking a way out, an accident puts Katie in the Medical Center; choices are made that will alter her body and have effects beyond her marriage... Truax works with two assistants: Mips, a gray-haired Native American mentor, is a believer in Rule One: Manage Change or Change Will Manage You. While Shasta, a virgin psychiatrist, is a temptation to Cal's fidelity... As part of the opposition, media celebrity Rupert Leach spins the truth as he jabs at those he calls MAPees and their Total Concept Plan designed to alter the fabric of society in so many ways... And then, amid Capitol Hill gridlock that threatens to shutdown the government and bring martial law, the terrorists make their presence known... NOTICE: This novel might inspire you to change the world. No animals, alien beings or artificial life forms were harmed in the construction of this novel. The opinions stated by story characters aren't necessarily those of the author. Don't assume anything you read is true. Any resemblance to actual events or locals or persons, living or dead, is coincidental or used fictitiously. Regardless of your respond to elements in the story, be that with enthusiastic agreement or self-righteous indignation, you are responsible for your acts. Making others aware of this novel could transform fiction into reality. IN MEMORY OF: Mom and Dad for all they did for me. Maryanne, partner and wife for 29 plus years, for allowing her life to be the ...

Genre: Political

SouCou Yant: Her Fire Rages by Marsha Gomes-Mckie (8 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The story tells of the making of the very first ball of fire. Trinidad wavers between the British and the French and SouCou is a slave, stolen from her beloved homeland. Born a Sharman in Africa she is a prized possession because of her talents, she finds love then heart break but through it all she wants her daughter to be free. She refuses to believe that her new owner Governor Yant will keep any of his promises and instead bargains with the God of Fire, Shango to grant her, her heart's desire in exchange for her very soul... but SouCou's rage is so powerful that she does not die, she is consumed by unquenchable hatred which is manifested through the fire and becomes a new creature of the night... - Adult Content Notice - Slavery, Sexual Content

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Legacy From Yesteryear: The Complete Story: A Clean Regency Romance Mystery Adventure by Victoria Trout and Penelope West (76 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

After years of waiting Legacy From Yesteryear is finally all in one digital book. We had to wait for Kindle to be able to handle the whole thing. Enjoy! One family's mystery leads to a legacy of secrets and hidden truths! As Meg works to uncover the treasures from yesteryear, her heart seeks her future with Jamie Cunningham. Can she solve the clues and find her heart's desire, or will her cousin rip away her promising future? Devastated by the loss of both of her beloved parents, eighteen-year-old Margaret Wentworth is given more bad news: she is destitute and must leave her London home to live with relatives she has never met. After burying both parents on the same day, Meg didn't think her future could get more bleak. Still, her cold reception and unpleasant interview with the Duke of Rochester at her new home, The Haven, provides a dim view of indefinite, unpaid servitude. James Cunningham, the fifth son of the Duke of Sommerville, travels between clients and London when he meets Meg under duress. Ever the gentleman, he comes to her rescue only to fall head over heels himself. Since an official introduction was not offered, he uses other means to discover her plight. Meg begins her duties with a heavy heart, only to discover her favorite cousin is coming to visit The Haven. After her cousin arrives, battle lines are drawn between Meg's cousins over who will determine her future. One will control her every movement and every aspect of her life, and the other will grant her freedom to live the life of her dreams. All Meg must do is solve a forgotten family mystery. London, England - Winter 1810 At a time when women were not allowed control over their very existence, Margaret Wentworth lost everything of value to her. Helpless to make any decision without the approval of her guardian, the only option for any female was obedience unless she found a hero who would champion her cause. An Unlikely Hero James Cunningham follows the law, finding answers to ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Pub by John A. Shepherd Price verified 8 hours ago

Their weekly pilgrimage to the pub on Sunday had been going on for more years than they could remember. The stories becoming more and more exaggerated as the drinks flowed. There was maybe they thought not a true word ever spoken Sunday mornings in that pub. Until it all kicked off one day and on their last morning together, the truth finally came out.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Trouble: An arrogant, billionaire boss romance. (Taking Chances Book 1) by Tia Louise (3,789 Reviews)    Price verified 49 minutes ago

An Amazon Top 100 bestseller. Spencer Carrollton is a dark-haired, hazel-eyed beast. When I collided with him at my cousin's wedding, I wasn't looking for love. But his naughty eyes flashed, his full lips curled into a knowing smile, and I should have run. I didn't. I kissed him instead. Then he gave me a job when I needed it the most. I never get involved with clients, but Spencer Carrollton is wickedly handsome in a bespoke suit. He's devastatingly sexy out of it. He's possessive, demanding, and the best sex I've ever had. He's an arrogant billionaire, who thinks I'll fall at his feet, but I'm not going down that road again. Then he pulls me out of danger and insists I move in with him until it's safe. As the nights pass and we grow closer, I know I'm losing this fight. Spencer Carrollton always gets what he wants. The trouble is, he wants me. (TROUBLE is a STAND-ALONE, enemies-to-lovers, billionaire boss romance. No cheating. No cliffhanger.)

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Tall Short Stories by John A. Shepherd (4 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

I have decided to let my wicked sense of humour loose for a while, so here goes. This is a collection of stories taken from life. Some are true, while others are just plain made up. Ranging from real life experiences and situations to downright imagination. The football story alas is all so very true, being the trauma of my life. The woman who wore the Doc Martens really does exist. I call her Lush, she calls me, hard to get. Will she ever throw me a lifeline, I hope not? Granny really did struggle to spit out the Post Office stories, but a few drinks soon loosened her tongue, she couldn't bring herself to mention the word vibrator so ended up writing it down on a piece of paper and passed it under the table. Then followed it up by asking why it needed batteries? The keyboard warrior is also a real person, the author of this book. I hope you enjoy them!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Aliens In Bankhead by Edward Thornton (8 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Uncertainty builds up on Bankhead as an alien spacecraft makes its way toward Earth, with nothing standing in its way. All is peaceful in Atlanta, Georgia, until a strange spaceship lands on the Westside and arouses curiosity. Black aliens with advanced tech and gold teeth exit the ship looking for the one thing that isn't on their planet -- voluptuous women to repopulate their planet. Young women from every nation jump at the opportunity to rub their alluring skin with these rich aliens. Even married women are so eager to hop on the alien spaceship that they are readily willing to leave their husbands high and dry! With every man on earth hating on the aliens and fighting to get their wives back, will the alien mission succeed?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Hitler: The Last Conspiracy by Revel Barker (Lume Books) (119 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Charles Ritter is on the track of the scoop of the year. Or the decade. Or perhaps even the century... The year is 1967. Charles Ritter is an ordinary journalist, filing everyday stories. On an assignment in Ireland, an elderly German doctor helps him with his migraines. But Doctor Theodore Morell is not what he appears. He is a man with a past - and a man with a secret. He was Hitler's personal physician during the last days of the war. From his bunker in Berlin, Hitler masterminded one final conspiracy. And Ritter is about to find out how World War Two really ended. But as he gets closer to the shattering truth, the intelligence agencies of three great powers are alerted to his pursuit of the story. So far as they are concerned, Hitler met his death in 1945. And anyone who thinks otherwise must be eliminated. In a breathless chase, Ritter must prove his story... or die trying. 'Hitler: The Last Conspiracy' is a blockbuster thriller that is meticulously researched and brilliantly told. It is perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Robert Harris and Robert Ludlum. Praise for Revel Barker 'A ripping yarn.' -- Sunderland Echo. 'An entertaining yarn, filled with vivid characters. And the finale is intriguing.' Yorkshire Post. 'Most thought-provoking novel of the year. Truly sensational.' - Northern Echo. Revel Barker started writing for newspapers while still at school and joined the Yorkshire Evening Post in Leeds before becoming the youngest reporter ever employed by the Daily Mirror. As a reporter, defence correspondent, foreign editor, and managing editor he travelled the world, gaining first hand experience of many of the situations and meeting many of the people described in 'Hitler: The Last Conspiracy' He now lives on an island in the Mediterranean, and is also the author of the best-selling 'The Mayor of Montebello'.

Genre: History

Cats, Ghosts and Gremlets by Tarra Light (4 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Tom and Kriya find themselves plunged into unforeseen circumstances, facing homelessness with their three cats. Out of desperation, not knowing which way to turn, the couple accepts a position as caretakers of an old mansion, soon to discover it is inhabited by mischievous spirits (gremlets) that taunt the cats and incite conflict between the people around them. Seeking a way out of their predicament, they engage in a series of impassioned dialogues debating the existential questions of life. Are we victims of pre-destined forces over which we have no control, or are we creators responsible for our lives? Kriya's inquisitive nature leads her to begin an investigation of what is really going on. As a psychic detective of the first degree, she meets the ghost of a whistleblower who gave his life for truth. He warns Kriya of the perilous path that lies ahead for humanity unless people use the power of choice to take a higher road. He asks her to help him get the word out and expose the secret agenda that is keeping humanity from being free. She rises to the challenge and accepts his proposal, honoring her commitment to truth and freedom. Cats, Ghosts and Gremlets opens the mind to see beyond groupthink and what we are taught to believe. A sense of intrigue will pique your curiosity to follow the adventures of Kriya as she searches for answers to the dilemmas that beset our times.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

AUTUMN'S LOVE by Geraldine Shadian (6 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A knock on the door on a cold frosty night brought the middle aged widow a fresh challenge. A young pregnant girl, a beautiful baby, and a devastatingly handsome, embittered man filled up her lonely heart and brought a new family to warm her empty nest

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Second Chance with the Girl Dad by Elsie James (219 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

He's a girl dad with a heart of gold. She's the one who got away. Single dad and teacher romance Lillian At thirty-four I thought I'd have children of my own by now, but it seems it wasn't in the cards for me. Thankfully, I have my students, and teaching them is more than just a job, it's my calling. But between my classroom, my wild roommate, and caring for my aging dog, there isn't much time left for love. When a new student puts me in touch with an old flame, my lesson plans are out the window. Ezra is tall, handsome, and he just might be my perfect pick. I want to open my heart to him and his little girl, but can I trust that this time he'll choose me? Ezra Being a single father, and taking a landscaping job at a local brewery isn't what I planned for my life. But all the late nights and co-parenting struggles are worth it because out of this beautiful mess came my perfect little girl. When a move back to my hometown brings me in contact with the one who got away, everything goes paws up. Lillian is sweet, sexy, and I want to teach her that old dogs can learn new tricks. But can I convince her that this time we will be forever? Read Second Chance with the Girl Dad today! Girl Dads are a special breed... This Father's Day meet 16 single dads who will gladly hold up the world for their little girls. Whether fending off bad guys or braiding hair, they show up Every. Single. Day. Ready to do anything it takes to show their daughters how a good man treats a woman. Bonus? There's room aplenty in those big strong arms -- and those hearts of gold -- for the right woman who can love on their babies too, and bring a fiercely protective #GirlDad straight to his knees. ? One Night Stand with the Girl Dad by Tarin Lex ? Climbing the Girl Dad Mountain Man by Sara Hazel ? Girl Dad's a Rising Star by Ember Davis ? Second Chance with the Girl Dad by Elsie James ? Trading Favors with the Girl Dad by Piper Cook ? Taming the Girl Dad by Khloe Summers ? Healing ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Wetter the Better by Whitney Wes (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

READ FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED Stacy had resolved in her mind that whatever Miranda wanted, she was going to get. For a long time she had been watching her, admiring her from a distance, but that night, she planned to let it all go. Stacy wanted Miranda and over the previous months, she had shown remarkable restraint. Miranda reached her hand up to Stacy's face, touching and caressing with the back of fingers. Stacy responded by taking her hand and kissing it. First she kissed the back of her hand and then turned it over and kissed the palm of her hand. The sensation was a new one for Miranda, but it caused her to swoon ever so slightly. Stacy's kisses moved up the inside of Miranda's forearm, to her bicep, and finally, their lips almost touching. Miranda involuntarily opened her mouth a little, hoping that soon she would be accepting Stacy's tongue. Stacy touched Miranda's lips with hers and they both shuddered from the pleasure. Stacy darted her tongue out lightly and ran it across Miranda's soft and supple lips. The anticipation was driving Miranda crazy and starving for more of Stacy. She pushed her face into Stacy's and Stacy began to sample the inside of Miranda's mouth with her tongue. Miranda reached around to the back of Stacy's head and grabbed a handful of her blonde locks and tugged on it, pulling her head back for Miranda. Stacy's neck smelled of heaven, her skin soft and supple. Miranda licked and kissed the exposed neck, savoring it with her tongue. Stacy growled a bit and then reached up and started playing with Miranda's nipples. She pinched, rubbed, and kneaded them between her fingers and Miranda was dizzy from the pleasure. WARNING - This book contains steamy romance scenes and is suitable for 18+ only.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Dead Beat by Micheal Maxwell (357 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Creative Differences Can Be A Killer! Detective Flynt is an unkempt, odd little man known by the guys at the Puta Gorda PD as The Leprechaun. He's the strangest detective on the force that's never made an arrest! Maybe his new partner, high-flying detective Noah Steele, can change that. Sent to turn the failing Puta Gorda police department around, Steele must constantly battle his impulse to cut and run every time Flynt manages to say and do precisely the wrong thing at the wrong time! Join the two most mismatched partners since gasoline and match as they try to solve crime in a small southern California town. When the drummer of a punk rock band is impaled by his own drumsticks, detectives Flynt and Steele get the call. That's when the sparks begin to fly. With Love, Lust, Jealousy, and bandmates who resent each other, murder is just three chords and a drum stick away! If you love the thrill of JOHN SANDFORD, MICHAEL CONNELLY, and LEE CHILD mixed with the humor of KILLING EVE, this is the perfect series for you! What people are saying about Flynt & Steele: ------------------------------Reader can't put down the Flynt & Steele series! ????? "Flynt is one of my favorite new characters to show up in fiction. I love the things he blurts out. Even he thinks they are inappropriate, but they are also usually true. This guy will likely do for folks on the autism spectrum what Monk did for OCD" - Scott Ellis ????? "It is a great human study on each person's strengths and weaknesses. I was cheering for them both by the end of the book" - Julie Rowe ????? "A well written and good police procedural written by these two authors. In this sometimes humorous, most times thought provoking novel, it proves the oft misleading thoughts people have of one another. I highly recommend this book to anyone willing to ride the new roller coaster of this new series of these two great detectives: Flynt and Steele" - (Rachelle) Rae Long

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Serious Relationship: The experience of attempts to build relationship with guys with varying success (The Unbearable Longing of the Flesh Book 2) by Rebecca Popova (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

In the second part of the cycle "The Unbearable Longing of the Flesh" our heroine has already matured a little and is trying not to show her embarrassment noticing frank male looks, although her body is trembling while imagining the touch of an excited man. She dates different partners, but at the same time dreams of finding a kind of man with whom it will be extremely exciting to spend time together. "Sometimes I was thinking of myself as a defenseless lonely girl. In such a case any game that some man was trying to play with me, made me furious, and I was eager to protect myself at all costs... However, at another time, on the contrary, I was looking completely consciously for such an exciting and fascinating game with a man". She experiences ups and downs, a series of passionate dates, the hopeless boredom, endless merrymaking parties and the fear of loneliness. https://www.rebeccapopova.com/

Genre: Literature & Fiction

She's the Boss by Whitney Wes (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"Close your eyes and lay back," commanded Andrea. Linda looked at Andrea quizzically, but then caught on. Andrea slipped under the large table and tablecloth and made her way over to Linda. Linda's legs were exposed and she was not wearing any hose either. Starting with Linda's knees, Andrea kissed and teased them while running her hands up and down her outer thighs. "Oh, my," gasped Linda, but gave no indication that she was not enjoying it. As though it were her cue, Andrea spread Linda's legs apart slightly and reached slowly up her skirt. When she reached the waistband of her panties, Andrea gave them a firm yank and they came off. Andrew placed the panties on the seat behind her and buried her face between Linda's legs. WARNING - This book contains steamy romance scenes and is suitable for 18+ only. Read for free through Kindle Unlimited or click the "BUY NOW" button above to get started reading! h3>

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Boss' Daughter by Whitney Wes (7 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"Willa threw back her head and moaned loudly; far louder than she thought but she didn't care. She was feeling the tongue of the woman she had wanted for years licking her. Annmarie stopped and slid a finger inside of Willa without taking her eyes off of Willa's. Willa felt the slight pinch and a tiny trickle of blood briefly appeared on Annmarie's fingers. Willa then felt her knees start to give way as Annmarie shoved her tongue between her legs. Annmarie was amazed at how responsive Willa was to her touch and it heightened her arousal. She could feel herself getting wetter and wetter as Willa clench her legs on her hand." WARNING - This book contains steamy romance scenes and is suitable for 18+ only. Read for free through Kindle Unlimited or click the "BUY NOW" button above to get started reading! h3>

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Taking His Love by Whitney Wes (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"Jason's entire body was tingling just from the way Tim kissed him and he could not wait to see how he worked his tongue on a cock. Jason suddenly became desperate, he needed to feel Tim's mouth wrapped around his cock. More than that, he wanted to taste Tim . Jason had felt that feeling before, when he had been drunk, when he had felt so lonely that he would have put his cock in any man's mouth and he had previously. That was not what it was this time, though, this time it was different. Jason broke free from the kiss and began kissing down Tim's neck. Tim was panting and holding tight to Jason's arm. "Fuck me," Tim moaned... " WARNING - This book contains steamy romance scenes and is suitable for 18+ only. Read for free through Kindle Unlimited or click the "BUY NOW" button above to get started reading! h3>

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Mountain Too Steep (Coventry Saga) by Robin Patchen (930 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A car accident that might not be an accident at all. A murderer bent on revenge. And a woman desperate to keep her family together. She's already lost her soul mate. She'll do anything to protect her children. For the sake of her kids, Camilla Wright managed to survive after her husband's murder. When she's awakened in the night with the news that her teenage son and nephew have been in a horrific car accident, she rushes to the hospital in a haze of shock and panic. The boys were supposed to be skiing in the mountains east of Salt Lake City. What were they doing so far west? More alarming, the wreck might not have been an accident at all. While Jeremy fights for his life, Camilla is running out of time to discover who lured her son and her nephew into the desert. With each new clue, the terrifying truth becomes clearer. Her husband's killers are closing in... Don't miss this gripping thriller from a USA Today bestselling author. "Patchen writes vivid characters and keeps the suspense just intense enough so you cannot stop reading." - Livin' Lit "I will definitely be reading more from Robin Patchen in the future." - Locks, Hooks and Books Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense A Mountain Too Steep is a Coventry Saga Novel. WRIGHT HEROES OF MAINE: Running to You Rescuing You COVENTRY SAGA: Glimmer in the Darkness Tides of Duplicity Betrayal of Genius Traces of Virtue Touch of Innocence Inheritance of Secrets Lineage of Corruption Wreathed in Disgrace Courage in the Shadows Vengeance in the Mist A Mountain Too Steep NUTFIELD SAGA: Convenient Lies Twisted Lies Generous Lies Innocent Lies Beautiful Lies Legacy Rejected Legacy Restored Legacy Reclaimed Legacy Redeemed AMANDA STORIES: Chasing Amanda Finding Amanda

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Shifter Romance: Dripping Wet from Below (Becoming Me Part 1) by Whitney Wes (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

READ FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED She left and I opened my eyes again and listened to all those noises, including the ticking of the clock. I heard the door open and then smelled Officer Reynolds. Before he even knew what happened, I had him flat on his back on the bed, undoing the buttons on his shirt and raining kisses down his chest. "My god... you don't waste any time." I peeled open that shirt, went after the belt and tossed that and his gun over onto the other bed. I unbuttoned his pants and then looked up at him, as I pulled down his zipper with just my teeth. He lifted his ass, as I tugged at the waistband and drew it down past his legs and over his ankles. It hung precariously off of one leg, but it made it easier for me to push apart his knees to see that towering power of manhood. It was exactly the way that I envisioned it, except for the dollop of cream that was now escaping from the top. "I just want you to lie there and take it. If you try to move, then you will regret it." My voice was hoarse and I could tell that he knew that I was serious about what I was saying. "This is mine and walking away this afternoon was not one of your finest moments. You denied me my just desserts and now you have to pay for it." I slapped him across the face. He looked at me with surprise, but he did not try to stop me. I think he was starting to learn a valuable lesson. I was the one in control. If he tried to take that control back, then he was going to find himself with fierce opposition. I moved my fingernails down his chest, digging in just enough to scratch the surface, but not break the skin. "MMMMMPPHHHHHH." He closed his mouth with his two hands, moaning through them, but not attracting any unwanted attention. I smiled wickedly, extended my tongue and... WARNING - This book contains steamy romance scenes and is not suitable for all ages.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

To My Own Desire: A story of two lives inextricably linked by Amy Myers (13 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

The unicorn is not merely a legend... As Tara Maitland watches a young man dancing in the streets of Paris, a mysterious quality he possesses evokes forgotten memories. She is intrigued by the dancer, Josh Santine, and his talk of The Unicorn, a ballet written by his great-grandfather for the love of his life. But the lady never danced it all those years ago and, turning her back on their passion, married another man. So the ballet languished forgotten - until now. Tara's fiancé, William, has his feet firmly on the ground and knows where his life - and Tara's - is going. But Josh believes that he and Tara are fated to be together. It is only when Tara agrees to help Josh research the legend of The Unicorn that she discovers it was for her own great-grandmother that the ballet was written. History is in danger of repeating itself. Should Tara stay with safe, dependable William? Or should she risk everything to follow her heart, and gamble everything for the chance of a love that lasts for all time? Amy Myers has been a full-time writer since 1988, and has written a number of meticulously researched historical sagas with themes ranging from early aviation to twentieth-century fashion. She and her husband live in Kent at the foot of the North Downs, an area which has inspired several of her novels. Also by Amy Myers: Applemere Summers, The Stationmaster's Daughter and Into the Sunlight

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Taste of Ecuador: The Collected Stories of Eugenia Viteri by Eugenia Viteri (4 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

These heartwarming stories from Ecuador celebrate the humanity in us all. The motivations which lead me to write stories about my surroundings were rooted in a tremendously unequal and unjust society where many people could only dream of happiness and affection. My characters have lives that are as different as the disparate realities they face without any immediate opportunities to improve their conditions. Many of the poorest people were born into and grew up living in situations which they did not choose, yet they must take responsibility for them. For me, writing is a genuine act of love, an expression of solidarity, of comprehending the incomprehensible. I love everything I have written even the successes and the shortcomings, because I left pieces of my soul in all of it. I do not know the exact role of literature, but if it can help someone in the world grow as a human being, then it is worthwhile.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

BLUE MOUNTAINS OF DAN by Larry Alderman (6 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Larry Alderman brings a new story of romance and love of nature and the Blue Ridge Mountains in this fiction account that is filled with true events and real places. In the tradition of Louie L'Amour, Larry's descriptive mastery of imagery puts the reader right there in the time and up in those high lonesome pines. Larry has woven a surprise element of the mystic Old Ones into this nostalgic journey back to a simpler time, or was it? As a reader you will enjoy the mystery in the mountains as the story unfolds.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Castle of Desires by Neale Osborne (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Set foot inside the Castle of Desires... then enter the sun-drenched valley of Pineville... where the creepy secretive servant Cornelius lurks around every corner of the mind... where the brutal charismatic Max muscles his way into everyone's lives... 'The Castle of Desires' is Neale Osborne's first novel for older readers, a unique 'double-bill' of interweaving tales: one, an allegory about a magical castle that will bring the keyholder all he desires ~ wealth, knowledge, servants, lovers, leisure, power, and a military empire... The second is a tale set in a cartoon studio in 1930s California, the era of early Hollywood and pioneering Disney animation. The narrative revolves around ten-year-old Jemima, and her 'family' of artists, whose seemingly idyllic existence is forever transformed by the arrival of a hired extra, Maximilian Richter - 'an earthquake of a man' who stirs up a storm of fears, vice and violence... The cast of characters moves through scenes hinting at different film genres: action, gangster, noir, horror, home movie, musical, romance, and documentary - there's even a cartoon interlude - till the fictional stories of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, the myth of the Thunderbird, and the tale of 'The Castle of Desires' itself seem to bleed into the 'real world' with tragic consequences...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Desire and Fear: (In the Garden of Something called God) by Gary Jonathan Janis (2 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

In the future, an exotic, soignée, and private nightclub catering to the privileged, The Black Orchid, somewhere in the city, is the shadowed stage upon which the mystifying rituals of desire and fear play out for the lives of a group of interconnected people divulging and shaping their destinies. Alexandar, a wealthy man who is the epitome of male beauty and sexuality, is the host to a constellation of mysterious figures who are ensorcelled in a bizarre tango-esque drama -- unknown to all of them. The eccentric company arrives to this mise-en-scène from all corners of the world and discovers that they are strangely bound together by hate, evil, sex, lust, or love. Among this assortment of spellbinding characters is Alexandar, the powerful, rakish co-owner of The Black Orchid; the witchlike Saha, also co-owner of the nightclub with Alexandar, who possesses a disorienting sway over the peculiar entourage; Joshua, menacing and brutal, holds court with the avaricious, the wicked, and the saintly; the enigmatic veiled Ariadne, mystically beautiful, is a temptress who has beguiled the past, the present, and the approaching future. And, divinely, Brontis, Ariadne's stepson, an incandescent stunningly beautiful young man, is the harbinger of the Secret's Secret. In the guise of a search for truth, the guests on this stage of light and darkness are by turns victims and victimizers performing a ritual-ceremony of desire and fear that mingles sex and lust with the innermost mysteries of the Garden of Something called God. If the subject of sex, or deflowering language offends you, do not read this book. But if you do, don't be afraid to look deep within yourself as you read Desire and Fear. These words, that you shall encounter, are the blueprint of your soul, if you believe that you have one. This is not a pretentious pronouncement. Desire and Fear is an avenue upon which all souls do travel.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Short-Order Stories by Mary Jane Janowski (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Short-Order Stories is an eclectic combination of tales, some romantic, some mysterious, some provocative, some poignant, some whimsical, some supernatural, some mystical, and some simply slices of life. In one, an older woman embarks on an impossible journey. In another, two teenagers have a remarkable meeting with an unlikely benefactor. Another finds a woman haunted by a former residence and lured back to the site where she encounters an otherworldly scenario. In another, a young boy aspires to becoming a champion hockey player. People find love where they least expect it, they experience mysterious events that lead to a sparkling future, they endure difficult circumstances, they are surprised by strange encounters, and they are delighted by events they never expected. Many popular themes thread through these stories: cooking and dining, being near the ocean, learning photography, sharing friendship, revisiting former residences, and navigating workplaces. Much more awaits readers as they glide through this potpourri of dream-like adventures and probably relate in some way or other to many, if not all, of them.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Pirates of the Wild West: A Time Travel Sea Adventure with a Western Twist by Bryan Cantrell (105 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

1718 the infamous pirates of the Caribbean meet secretly in Nassau harbor on Blackbeard's prized ship the Queen Anne's Revenge. Caught in the clutches of a tempestuous storm, their lives take an unimaginable turn when a time vortex whisks them away to the year 1873, casting their ship into the depths of San Francisco Bay. Prepare to set sail on a thrilling fusion of history and fantasy as the Golden Age of Piracy collides with the untamed spirit of the Wild West! In Pirates of the Wild West, the most notorious swashbucklers to ever roam the Caribbean find themselves shipwrecked and stranded amidst cowboys, gunfights, train heists, and the relentless power of steam engines, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Calico Jack Rackham, and others must adapt to this alien world in their pursuit of treasure and freedom from the hangman's noose. Join these legendary pirates as they chart a treacherous path through the uncharted territories of the Wild West. In a saga that seamlessly weaves together high-stakes action, pulse-pounding gunfights, and unexpected alliances, "Pirates of the Wild West" immerses readers in a daring tale of survival and redemption. Buckle up for an exhilarating journey that will leave you clinging to the edge of your seat. This rollicking adventure is an absolute must-read for enthusiasts of swashbuckling tales, time travel escapades, and the untamed allure of the Wild West. Get ready to trade in your flintlock pistol for a Colt .45 and embark on an unforgettable quest alongside these iconic pirates as they navigate a time-bending clash of two legendary eras.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Bio-Edge: Vol 1: Secrets by Anthony Harrington (23 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Joe Slater, a 22-year veteran who has been 'retired' by the SAS, is on his fourth beer in a London pub when two men accost a young woman sitting at a nearby table. Joe does not know that the woman, Dr Sarah Grainger is a scientist who has decided to run away from her job at a biotech company. He knows only that he does not like seeing the woman forced to accompany two men against her will. His decision to intervene triggers a series of events that neither he nor Dr Grainger could have foreseen. Excerpt: My neighbour was still staring into her G&T, oblivious of the new arrivals. The next moment they were both heading in our direction. When they were just a few paces from my table, she glanced up. Her expression registered shock and fear. Horse-face stopped right opposite me. "Please to stay seated, Sir. This is official business," he said. I couldn't place the accent. Belarus or something from that area, Serbian maybe. I'm better at placing Middle East accents. I was marginally impressed that he'd pegged me as potentially troublesome, but not surprised. My size tends to trigger that kind of reaction. His companion smiled at the woman. It looked like the kind of smile a cobra might give to a mouse. "Now, Ms Grainger," he said, emphasizing the Ms, "don't do anything foolish. You know you have to come with us." The woman looked around wildly. She seemed in a total panic. She looked like any second, she'd make a break for it, which wouldn't go well for her. Broad-as-a-bus saw the same thing for his hand shot out and seized her wrist. "Please, no silliness," he said softly. "Let go of my wrist, Gustaf," the woman said, somehow getting both fright and fury into her voice. Ah well, life is full of tipping points. At least, that's how it's been in my world. Two men, one certainly armed, the other probably. One looming over me, the other some six or seven feet away, my side of the woman's table, getting heavy-handed. I could have made a reasoned intervention, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

High School Football - The Temptation (The High School Series Book 1) by Paul Swearingen (20 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A black teenager is forced to move to a small town but realizes that with the help of new friends he may be able to leave the bad influences behind and concentrate on football. But part of his past catches up with him. Then temptation, in the forms of a potential burglary and a till-tapping opportunity, presents itself - and he knows he has tough choices to make.

Genre: Black & African American

Ascent From Chaos: Rising From Ashes by James Lefay Bishop (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Power is control. At least that's what Sevrin thought for the first half of his vampire existence. After being shamed by those stronger than him he selfishly locked himself away for three hundred years to hone his skills, closing his ears to the cries of his brothers and sisters all over the world.Sevrin emerged from his shack only to be greeted by a deafening silence that was once his brothers and sisters, and the propaganda machine that had the mortal population spellbound and brainwashed. He must find the remaining vampires and show them what he's learned so they can build up their numbers and take on the Slayers, who have decimated their race.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Look Away Silence by Edward C. Patterson (43 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Martin Powers wanted an ironing board for Christmas. Instead, he got... Matthew Kieler, a non-returnable gift, but a gift that kept on giving. Chance encounters are sometimes the ones that most change our lives. He sold Matt a tie, but got more in the bargain - more than most people would want and more than anyone deserved. Although these lovers may not have had the pink American dream, they had it better than most, even as they faced a crisis that would change us all. Look Away Silence is a romance set in the time of AIDS, when ignorance could spell trouble and often did. It encompasses the author's experiences in volunteer community service and personal friendships during a tragic period in American history. The novel is dedicated to the Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, the NAMES Project and to the author's own fallen angels. "Mothers, do not shun your children, because you never know how long you have to revel in them." PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS: Review from Rainbow Reviews This is an intensely emotional story about a young couple that falls in love, only to face the AIDS crisis instead of matching pink rockers on the porch. At a time when the government was refusing to acknowledge the crisis and the immortality of youth cast a protective pall over young gay men, this couple must cope with a horrible disease and the ramifications within their family and larger community. A very intensely moving story that packs an incredible punch, the last half left me crying all the way through it and beyond for some time. This is not a light-hearted tale but combines several important themes and a deeply romantic and fulfilling, yet heart breaking relationship that will resonate and stay with the reader for some time. Martin Powers meets Matt, a shy blue-eyed cowboy on Christmas eve and although Martin expects the relationship to barely last to New Year's, it turns into a permanent partnership. Their happiness in each other create a small bubble around their love and world that is ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Burials by Deonne Fulton Cooper (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"Burials" is the first in a series of related short-stories of a family that lived in the segregated south during the 1960's. This story is told from the point of view of Carmen, a girl who has just lost her brother in the Viet Nam War. This family is dealing with grief as well as the prejudice they have to face every day of their lives. For those of us who lived it, this story is powerful, speaking on one of the saddest chapters in American history. And, still for others these words speak to emotions that they did not know existed. Truly, this is a story of loss, the indignities of racism as well as pride. Other stories in the series will be released periodically throughout the year.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Test by Nicholas Guild (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Medical

A Man Rode into Town by Scott Connor (25 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Four short stories with a common theme. The Wheel of Vengeance - Ossian Doherty rode into town looking for vengeance, but was he right to do so? Buried Truths - Ryderson French rode into town to search for a hidden stash of stolen money, but all he found was trouble. Uncovered Truths - Dempsey Jones rode into town to find out the truth about his brother's murder, a truth that some would prefer was left buried. The Final Turn of the Wheel - Patrick Kimble rode into town to report on a killer's trial for his newspaper, but he never expected that he would be the one making the news.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Introspection by Sandhya Joseph (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Join the protagonist as she journeys through this urban family drama, where self-awareness meets literary passion, forging a path towards peace, purpose, and independence. In a bustling Indian city, the sixty-year-old protagonist takes centre stage to narrate her life's journey. Married off in her early twenties, she feels compelled to navigate the labyrinth of trials and challenges that come with being a wife within a culture and time period where leaving is not an option. Motherhood bestows upon her a profound sense of purpose. With time, she finds unexpected allies within the domestic set-up that once stifled her zest for life. New friendships and new experiences cause her to take accountability and acknowledge her own flaws. She strives to reset her attitude towards life and cautiously embraces her love for poetry and storytelling. This captivating short novella chronicles a woman's life-long quest to shape her identity and is presented in the experimental narrative style of dramatic monologue.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Book of Dark Academia by D.K.S Dhara (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A dark academia anthology of poetry, art, quotes, musings, fashion, and more... Embark into a world of midnight shadows and secrets, of books and learning, of mystery and intrigue. A place where the quest for knowledge is a never-ending journey. This book is written for the dark academic: the student, the scholar, a seeker of truth, a lover of lost art and dusty tomes. For keepers of the perpetually burning flame. So take my hand, dear reader, turn the page, and let yourself fall into the world of dark academia~ Within the walls of this labyrinth, your mind will be enticed by titillating quotes, original dark academia poetry, paintings of women reading books and partaking in sword-fights, lush gothic architecture, eastern and western mythology, DA inspired music (from Vivaldi's darkly passionate Winter to instrumentals like Enemies to Lovers, anyone?). You'll also discover the history of dark academia and its various subcultures, i.e. light academia, witchy academia, classic academia, etc, and dark academia fashion from around the world (there is a whole other world beyond the tweed and blazers that will leave your aesthetic palate delighted). Since dark academia and books go hand in hand, it would be egregious to write The Book of Dark Academia without mentioning DA book recommendations (yes, cult classics like The Secret History and Babel but also some hidden treasures, including dark academia books by POC authors). This coffee table art book is also rich with darkly beautiful excerpts from authors, poets, and philosophers who have inspired generations of dark academics (Rumi, Friedrich Nietzsche, Rabindranath Tagore, Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, Sappho, Oscar Wilde, Carl Jung, Lao Tzu, Muhammad Iqbal, Sigmund Freud, Ovid, Jane Austen, and many more). While this dark academia anthology has that signature aesthetically moody, dreamy flavor, it also offers practical guidance, like where to meet fellow dark academics, how to connect with yourself deeper ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Red Lights by Garry Crystal (Beat Corrida NY) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A series of near-death accidents and a personal tragedy leaves a traumatized man convinced that the responsibility for his life and death is beyond his control. A thoughtless left-turn one morning marks the beginning of a road trip to a remote, mountainous area of Norway. Before reaching his final destination, an unexpected encounter with a face from the past brings a psychological struggle where recriminations and guilt battle with an unwillingness to deal with or understand the past. Red Lights is an exploration of death, loss, trauma, belief, non-belief and personal responsibility, and how these factors can determine the path of your life. "There are times when I imagine what it must have been like, submerged, floating below the surface, watching the sunlight sparkle across the water above. And every time I imagine it, I sense peace, serenity. But that's perhaps a lie I tell myself, because death has never struck me as a particularly easy ride. That was the first time I almost died. It's the only memory I have of that holiday. And yet, even now, when I'm standing next to a lake or a sea or an ocean, and no matter how cold it is, the waters always look warm to me." "Addiction is a battle between love and hate. My therapist was right about that." 'We find ways of protecting ourselves, of shifting blame, of burying emotions until the dam bursts and the weight of guilt and regret acts as an anchor, pulling us under. And it's at that point we make the decision, the choice, to simply give in and allow that weight to become the one thing above all that defines us.' From the author of Leaving London and All of us with our Pointless Worries and Inconsequential Dramas This book is: dark, drama, philosophical, deals with themes including suicide, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, atheism ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reviews for All of us with ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Mail-Order Bride Mommy (Montana Mail-Order Brides Book 1) by Linda Ford (Crocus Mountain Publishing) (1,895 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Past pain. Future hope. Matt Shannon lost his fiancé to a tragic accident. He does not want anything more to do with love and marriage. But he is now guardian to four-year-old Lindy. Desperate for a woman to mother the little girl, he arranges for a mail-order bride. The agreement is for convenience only, but Gwen's kindness and good nature threaten his barred heart. Gwen Humber is willing to do anything to guarantee herself a permanent home... even travel west for a marriage in name only. She'll become mother to a little girl. She instantly loves the delightful child, but loving Matt is not part of the deal. Can she keep her heart under control? Will love overcome their past pain?

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Cash Cow by Nina McGrath (77 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Nannying, how hard could it be? Simone is delighted when she lands a job as a nanny for affluent Sydney couple Trevor and Tracey King. Suddenly surrounded by wealth beyond her wildest dreams, Simone wonders how Trevor earns the enormous sums of money that fund their lavish lifestyle. It's a far cry from her daily struggle to scrape together enough money to keep an aggressive debt collector at bay. In the face of ever changing and increasingly bizarre demands from Tracey, Simone battles to keep the job long enough to pay off her debt. But with each passing day she becomes more and more immersed in the childrens' lives until she can't imagine ever saying goodbye to the special little people who have come to mean so much to her. Cash Cow is a peek into the private lives of the rich and heinous, showing how they treat their own offspring and the hired help.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Turned to Stone by Maria Savva (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Henrietta wants to know more about the statue in her garden. Jean, her neighbour, is determined to stop her finding out the truth.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Study Partners by Whitney Wes (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

READ FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED "Pam waited for Rachel to act and when he did, she did so with authority. She first grabbed Pam between the legs and pushed three fingers into her and then turned her around and bent her over the arm of the chair. Rachel massaged and tickled Pam's clit until she heard her moaning and trying to catch her breath. Rachel pushed her wet fingers in and out of Pam like a steam engine and with the other hand, slapped Pam's ass. Pam began to waver, to become a little disoriented. She felt it first in her feet and it worked its way up her body, coming to rest between her legs. Rachel raised an arm and slapped Pam once again and she quivered along with the resonance from the swat. Pam's thighs were visibly shaking at that point and Rachel inserted a fourth finger inside of Pam and that was all it took. Pam burst out in moans of indescribable pleasure so intense her whole body convulsed and saliva ran out her mouth as though she were having a seizure." WARNING - This book contains steamy romance scenes and is suitable for 18+ only.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Butterflies At Night by Ella B. Grayson (13 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Ericka has lost all of her self-confidence. She is terrified to escape her abusive relationship, and worse yet, she is forced to leave her son behind. He has bipolar disorder, so it's an especially difficult move for her to make, but she has no choice. She escapes to Vermont, to a second home that belongs to her family, but she discovers that the house, and a place in the woods near it, have a dark history. She wonders if it explains some of the strangeness that still seems to hang over it. In learning about its past, she also discovers more about Neil, the person who eventually reveals its secrets to her, and why he seems to comprehend so much about her own plight. She realizes that Neil might also be the key to understanding more about her son, and how to bring him back into her life. Neil, a youthful, almost-hippie sort, is the complete opposite of the imposing, demanding man Ericka left behind in Connecticut. Around Neil, Ericka feels young again, and she starts to remember the person she was before constant emotional abuse pulled her under. She is also keenly aware of the physical attraction between the two of them. Ericka finds a renewed sense of purpose in a new job taking care of Bill, a kind, elderly gentleman struggling with dementia. When she meets Bill's successful son Andrew, with the looks of a rugged, forty-something magazine model, her first instinct is to dislike him for his apparent neglect of his aging father. As she learns more about the family dynamics, however, her feelings about Andrew begin to change. Ericka is a young woman caught between worlds, bravely trying to start over wherever she can, with only a vague sense of the person she once was. She is nervously making what she thinks are the best decisions as a mother, while also trying to find her way back to herself and her youth, and realizing along the way that love, and building a new family, might still someday be possible.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

WILDFIRE an action-packed vigilante thriller (The Vince Bellator Thrillers Book 2) by John Cutter (199 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When Vince Bellator, a highly decorated and lethal former Delta Force soldier witnesses an innocent family's death, he vows revenge. Even if that means taking on Angel Lopez, the violent head of the Caidos drug cartel. But Vince is living on borrowed time. After using lethal force to prevent a terrorist attack on the Lincoln Memorial, Vince is unsure if the government will pardon him or arrest him. He must work quickly to uncover the perilous secrets of the Caidos drug empire. Including Angel's latest smuggling ventures with his ruthless Russian business partner, Pavel Krupin. Risking everything to bring Lopez down, Vince sets off on his most dangerous mission yet. But how far is Vince willing to go for revenge? Wildfire is the explosive sequel to John Cutter's hard-hitting political thriller, Firepower. John Cutter is the author of The Specialist novels, which inspired the Sylvester Stallone movie of the same name. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Embrace: A Forbidden Billionaire Romance (Broken Slipper Series Book 3) by Vivian Wood (Vivian Veritas Publishing) (612 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Ballet takes everything from you. All your sweat, all your tears, all your dedication, all your time. There are no drunken nights, no drugs, no boyfriends, no distractions whatsoever. But everyone has a dirty little secret. And now mine has taken over my entire life...

Genre: Romance

A Very Good Boy by P.J. Douglas (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Jason is a lonely young boy doing his best to dig to China, his abusive mother, and a wolf down the alley stand in his way. During a fracas, Jason is rescued by a little black girl named Dede. She is the friend he's been waiting for... and trying to play with her becomes as insurmountable as the China dig. Can he defeat the wolf and escape with Dede?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Democracy's Thief: An Eric Beckman Paranormal Thriller by Al Macy (166 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Private Investigator Eric Beckman hates politics. He doesn't even watch the news -- it's just sensationalized stories crafted to sell commercials. Why should he care? But that changes when a friend is shot in the head during a politically motivated break-in. Eric starts digging, and using his paranormal mind-reading skills, he soon discovers that Wilson Kingman, the presidential candidate behind the burglary, has some supernatural skills of his own. With one sweep of his mesmerizing gaze, he's able to secure the fanatical devotion of the thousands who attend his rallies--including the very people investigating him. Worse, Kingman's true motivations have nothing to do with leading the free world. With the clock ticking down toward election day, Beckman must overcome his aversion to politics and stop the wrong man from being elected. If he fails, millions will die. Democracy's Thief is a standalone book which may be enjoyed without reading any of the other books in the series.

Genre: Political

Loving Lana by A.B. Marie (404 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

My name is Lana White. Living in this miniscule, nowhere town is all I know now... But it wasn't always like this. I was happy, we were happy. We lived in a beautiful house in LA and I had a father that loved me. But according to my mother, it was all a facade and he doesn't want me, he doesn't want us. So we had to run away. Over the years, I start to really see my mother for who she is now. Washed-up, druggy, and drunk - all rolled into one psychopath. I get excited about going to college, I finally have a savings that my mother hasn't yet found... And then my neglectful, strung out mother moves us across the country to get married to some psycho that found her online dating site... and now we're fucked. Loving Lana is a 134k word standalone novel. This is a reverse harem, meaning the main character has more than three love interests and doesn't have to choose. Why choose, anyway? This book is intended for readers over the age of 18. There may be triggers for sensitive readers, including, strong language, mature adult content and situations, trauma, and pregnancy. Also included: taboo relationships - stepbrother, professor, childhood best friend, and stepbrother's best friends in the harem. Enjoy! Edited: April 2023

Genre: Romance

Night Tricks (Midnight Magic Book 1) by Richard Amos (1,239 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

They say warlocks are lesser beings. I'm about to prove them wrong. The streets have been my home for as long as I can remember. To get by, I use my magic tricks, bringing smiles to the faces of adults and children alike. As a warlock, my powers are limited. Nothing like a witch's magical skills. Basically, I'm a glorified magician as well as a second-class citizen. Fine. It doesn't get me down. I have my cat Fizz and Kylie Minogue's music to keep me going as I dream big. I know there's a better life out there for me. When I accidentally summon the lost magic of arcana, something not even a powerful witch can do, my world is turned upside down. Enter Tae Frost. Mysterious billionaire vampire. Deliciously handsome and brooding. Able to set my pulse racing with just one look. A man who offers to change my life for the better. I just have to move into his penthouse and help him hunt demons first. Hmmm. I have a big decision to make. Do I take this Cinderella-like opportunity? Especially with the dangerous secret I'm hiding from the world. And if the witches discover I've summoned arcana... Well, it won't be fun to be me if they do. There's a demon making a big impression -- a creepy, button-eyed man spilling blood across London. Seemingly uncatchable, as well as unhinged. The city is trembling in the wake of his shadow. With my new powers, I'm the only one to stop him. Damn. Night Tricks is the first book in an Urban Fantasy Romance series packed with magic, demons, action, and steamy moments. Step into the world of a warlock who always tries to see the sunny side of life, and the sexy vampire who makes his knees go weak.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Invitation (Kinsman Book 1) by Joyce Swann (247 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Kevin Marshall is trapped in a miserable existence with a boss and a fiancé who despise him. The Monday night before Thanksgiving, through an act of kindness to a stranger, Kevin receives an invitation to begin a new life and awakens the next morning to find himself living his dream. Now Kevin must discover how to let go of his past and accept the invitation for himself before his new life ends as suddenly as it began. You are invited... to experience the power of faith, the joy of love and the magic of Christmas in this holiday story of life choices and second chances. Each book in the Kinsman series is a stand-alone read that can be enjoyed individually or as part of the entire collection.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Unexpectedly His: A Billionaire’s Surprise Baby Romance by M.J. Powers (24 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

It started with an encounter. Paths crossed, leaving a stain on his three-piece suit; she marked him. Little did she know, she was marking him, with passion scalding as the stain. In his arrogance, she found her heart wanting, her body quivering in pleasant intimidation. She had marked him, but little did she know, she would become unexpectedly his. Meet Maddie Bennett, a florist in Manhattan. She is in the business of sharing bouquets of happiness; every day is a new day in her world, fresh, original, and new, just as each petal she has showcased in her little shop. Her dad's world? Same city, only 60 floors up. He's built businesses, living a life of luxury, but for how long? Enter Jared Stirling, her dad's grumpy billionaire business partner. Vexingly handsome, masculine, and exuding power and status, he crosses paths with Maddie in her father's penthouse. Maddie can't deny something more to this man besides the superficial - a wounded past that seeps through the mask he puts on. There's something that's drawing him to Maddie, the undeniable electricity she feels as his body grazes against hers. As Maddie's father struggles to keep his business afloat, Jared comes up with a rather scandalous offer. A stuck-together fake marriage with his business partner's daughter to appease investors, which fixes his playboy reputation. The agenda? To get the press to believe he's reformed so he can close his next big deal - an offer Maddie can't seem to refuse. Will she take it up? Only one way to find out. M.J. Power's delectable and passionate book encapsulates an unexpected love story between Maddie and Jared. Delve into the emotional rollercoaster ride, peppered with steamy sequences, in one of the most riveting young adult romance books you will ever read!

Genre: Literature & Fiction