Out of Thin Air (Hidden Hearts - Protection Unit Book 2) by Mary Crawford (Diversity Ink) (88 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Belly Dancer & The US Marine (Love Book 1) by Aditya Sawdekar (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The basic desires and primal instincts of a man can lead him to find love and humanity in the most unusual of places. And more than anything else than those caught in the throes of war, Chris and Farah are one such couple whose love transcends nationality, race, language and culture. But soon they find their very own 'culture and religion' coming in the way of their love life. Will they abandon each other and get on with life or does life have something special in store for them?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

We Are Linked!: A New England Romance by Stephanie Marc (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Ashes of Life by Erica Lucke Dean (Red Adept Publishing, LLC) (2,012 Reviews)    Price verified 6 minutes ago

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Ranch Hand Masquerade : The Billionaire Cowboy's (Blackwater Ranch Billionaire Cowboy Romance) by Elizabeth Grey (42 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Ranch Hand Masquerade: In the heart of Texas, Liam Barton found himself suffocating under the weight of his grandfather's billion-dollar ranching empire. The chains of wealth that once bound him now constrain his every move, casting shadows on his true desires. Determined to break free from the legacy and expectations, Liam set off on a soul-searching journey that led him to the rugged plains of Montana. Under the vast expanse of the big sky, Liam stumbled upon a modest ranch tended by an elderly couple whose warmth and authenticity captivated his weary soul. In a hasty move, he discarded his identity and assumed an alias, becoming a humble ranch hand. Beneath the cloak of humility, he found solace from the burdens that had defined him for so long. However, fate intervenes when Liam encounters Amelia, a wild-hearted woman embodying the untamed spirit of the West. As their worlds collide, Liam grapples with the depth of deceit versus the consequences of the truth. In a tale woven with love, deception, and the yearning for a place to call home, Can Liam confront his demons, face his fears, and find the courage to embrace his true self? Only time will tell as Liam's heart navigates the turbulent waters of passion, deception, and the promise of a new beginning, or will his lies shatter the lives around him?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Divine Tales of Doomed Outcasts by D J McNulty (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A beautifully crafted epic filled with graphic action, dark humor, and brutal savagery. This grim fantasy tale reads fast and leaves you turning pages even faster! Salyanth is a violent land where elemental deities bestow boons to their worshippers. When a vile evil silences them, chaos ensues across multiple planes. One man pursued for a crime he did not commit finds himself thrust into the role of stopping it all. Begrudgingly accepting his calling, he will soon find that his life - his very reality - is on the brink of destruction. All that he thought possible is about to change. When he learns the source of the evil to be from a different reality, can he put an end to it? His former associates would like him dead and pursue him relentlessly all the while. Will he find the means to prevent his world from becoming an icy tomb not only for himself, but everyone in it?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Shafter Girl: A Love Story by Bobby Underwood (Amazon Digital Services LLC) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A young man made good returns to the small town where he grew up and his life changes forever in this emotionally naked and beautiful story of going home again. Darcy Kendrick, the nicest girl in town and once the head cheerleader in high school, is no longer the pride of Shafter, but its greatest disappointment and shame. But to Billy Ballard, who sees beyond the surface down into Darcy's lovely heart, she is still the same wonderful girl he adored from afar all those years ago. Seeking her out as the small town around him shuns her, Billy will have to love Darcy more completely than most men have ever loved a girl, accepting what he cannot change, and relishing moments of bliss that he knows cannot last forever. Frank yet tender, heartbreaking yet beautiful, Shafter Girl is about a love so great and complete, that the cost to one man's soul is a small price to pay for days of heaven. ** Shafter Girl deals with mature themes and subject matter, and contains explicit scenes of sexual intimacy unsuitable for younger audiences. **

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Each Day Since (Heart Of The Canyon Book 4) by Jacie Middlemann (47 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Years ago Harry's cheating caused her heartbreak and a broken marriage... yet some bonds are unbreakable. Twila Westin has already visited the canyon several times since her mother's return to her childhood home. But unlike her sister and brothers she's yet to meet her mother's new neighbor and friend, Clay Tobin. So far their schedules hadn't allowed for it. Each time she was there to visit he'd been off somewhere filming another movie. And each time the simple fact that he was reminded her of her father and how much the two men had in common. She knew this time when she arrived at her mother's that wasn't going to be the case. It wasn't that she was avoiding him. Her entire family thought he was great including her mother. Then there was Lizzie. It was rare they had a conversation where she didn't bring Clay up. Twila adored Lizzie Patterson and even though she knew it was juvenile she wasn't keen on sharing her childhood hero with Clay Tobin... she also wasn't thrilled about her unexpected feelings for him. And then there was also the story of Lizzie and Harry... Years ago Mallie Westin left her home because she felt she had no choice. Now years later, the choice is hers. The Heart of the Canyon series is about the strength of family, the endurance of friendship, and the unwavering and unconditional longing for home... and all it means. Each Day Since is the fourth in the series.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Once Blessed, Thrice Cursed: A Sister Witches Urban Fantasy #1 by Coralie Moss (Pink Moon Books) (958 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Clementine Brodeur must untangle her dead mother's legacy before the clock runs out. My name is Clementine and my magic is making me lose sleep. My two sisters and I have forty-eight hours to find someone our talented mother could not. If we don't succeed, someone will die. My magic allows me to see memories the dead leave behind--which forces me to relive the moment my mother was attacked by fae. I must tell my sisters what I've seen, because I know what we need to do. Except I'm afraid they're done with my "leap now, look later" escapades. They've had my back for over twenty years. Why wouldn't they have it now?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Murder for a Song: An Enchanting Witchy Mystery (Musical Mayhem Book 1) by K M Jackways (Old Souls Press) (118 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Magic can be in all of us. Esther is a talented musician who lives in a charming small town. Life's not easy for a thirty-something, trying to hold down three jobs and practise music with her bandmate. But when murder comes to her workplace, everyone is a suspect. When her best friend is taken in for questioning, it's up to Esther to prove his innocence. With her ukulele that has a will of its own and an uncanny gift to get people talking, she takes over where the police have failed. The mystery deepens when she discovers something more magical than just caffeine flows in her veins. Can Esther clear her friend's name, uncover the witchy family secrets and figure out why the police detective seems to be following her by Christmas? Murder for a Song is the first book in the delightful Musical Mayhem series. If you like witty female sleuths who are 30+, stories about finding the witch within and sweet slow-burn romance, you will love these magical cozy mysteries.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The Dark Crown: The Souls' Abyss - Book One by SC Gowland (12 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Reviews "Well written, engaging characters and I was definitely left wanting to read the next book." "The Souls' Abyss follows a conflicted father across a vast and dangerous world as he attempts to unravel a dark mystery and rebuild his broken family. You progressive-ly learn more on each front as the story develops, with an ending that will leave you clambering to find out what happens next." Semi-Finalist award winner of SPFBO6 (Self Published Fantasy Blog Off) and the international selling start of an epic new fantasy series. A classic fantasy story perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones. The Dark Crown is about blood ties, the bonds of friendship, secrets and be-trayal, and magic. 'No more souls today,' he whispered. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, both in the land of Thura and Kaoldan's life. As a member of the magical Order of Walkers, Kaoldan is desperate to keep the peace as the world tries to tear itself apart. But his life is about to change. There is a whisper in the wind; the return of Reng. The return of dark times. As Kaoldan fights to unravel the mystery and his own dark past, reunited with his daughters after years apart throws him into another unfamil-iar role - how to be a father again. This is another battle he cannot lose. Together they must solve the mysteries of Reng, unmask the true identity of the ma-levolent presence and unravel the secrets of the Dark Crown. Battles will be fought, lives will be lost, but if Kaoldan can save souls, there is always hope.

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

I Saw Him First (A Rocky Isle Romance Book 1) by Penny Harmon (26 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes ago

Five single women living on an island off the coast of Maine. The men are few and far between, but the minute a good looking man comes in on the ferry, they all know about it. When Mallory sees Michael when he gets off the ferry, the first thing she does is text her friends: I Saw Him First. Michael is a writer who has come for peace and quiet to finish writing his novel. He didn't expect to fall in love. As Mallory and Michael explore their new relationship, can they get past the differences in what they want and their two very different lifestyles? Can love really conquer all?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Collision by David Podlipny (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Haunted by his misdeeds, this nameless man is now more skittish than the wild animals in the woods he abandoned. Back legs broken, bleeding and panting, the deer he had hit with his car, the black pebbles he had stared into... he had brought his rifle from the backseat like it was nothing. Is there forgiveness for such things?

Genre: Contemporary Fiction