Girl Trap: The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 3 (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery 11) by Cynthia Hamilton (614 Reviews)    Price verified 2 minutes ago

From the author of SPOUSE TRAP and A HIGH PRICE TO PAY "Get ready for another edge-of-your-seat mystery" "Another exciting installment in the Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series" 'Twisted plot. Excellent read" "I could barely put this down... " Appearances can be deceiving. And in Southern California, where the sun shines almost every day and make-believe has its own industry, it's hard to tell what is real and what is merely illusion. Two inquiries come to MDPI on the same day that seem like fairly straight-forward missing person cases. But it doesn't take long to discover there's nothing ordinary about the disappearance of two beautiful sisters from Minnesota and an estranged heiress who has never touched her eight-figure fortune. While Madeline's partner, Mike Delaney, heads down to Los Angeles to search for his cousin's vanished girlfriend and her sister, Madeline heads to San Luis Obispo in hopes of picking up a twelve-year-old trail at a Catholic boarding school. Their ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

No Way Back by Elle Chandler (153 Reviews)    Price verified 21 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 ...

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World (The Martin Family Heirloom Cookbook Series) by George R. Martin III Price verified 30 minutes ago

"The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World" Get ready to embark on an epic culinary adventure as "The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World" takes you on a gastronomic journey like no other. This exceptional cookbook is a harmonious fusion of cutting-edge technology and the rich tapestry of global cuisines, curated to delight your senses and redefine your culinary experiences. From the picturesque vineyards of France to the vibrant street markets of Thailand, this cookbook transcends geographical boundaries to bring you an array of extraordinary international recipes. Each dish is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted to mesmerize your taste buds, elevate your palate, and create a symphony of flavors that dances across your senses. Dive into the pages of this book and discover the stories behind these remarkable recipes. Unearth age-old traditions intertwined with modern innovation, all meticulously designed to ignite pleasureful sensations in your brain, turning each bite ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Hacking God, Men & Me By A Maverick Shrink: 149 Unpsyching Short Stories & Poems by Dr Samir Shah (26 Reviews)    Price verified 32 minutes ago

This award winning book explores the bestowed quality upon us called 'Life' through the lens of philosophy and psychology. The 149 parables and poems on the various aspects of existence are just a page or so long, but may make the reader ponder for a good while. And, hopefully, sometimes recognize and laugh at oneself. 'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.' - Aristotle The book aspires to go beyond the 'your God - my God', 'God - No God' debates and tries to analyze the motives of the entity that created us. 'Religion's eleventh commandment is: Thou shalt not question.' - Freud Unmasking the insidious Unconscious drives of humankind is another endeavor this shrink undertakes. 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.' - Carl Jung He shares his own vulnerabilities that may resonate with a reader open to honest introspection. 'The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Aerisian Refrain: A romantic portal fantasy adventure (Beyond the Sunset Lands Book 1) by Sarah Ashwood (113 Reviews)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

A voice that brings magic. A power that brings war. Good has triumphed over evil, and the land of Aerisia is finally at rest. Until ancient beings, long imprisoned, begin to stir... Cherokee musical sensation Annie Richards has spent the last eight years traveling the world for her career, until haunting visions attacking her mental health force her into journeying home to convalesce. That's when fiendish creatures, straight out of her nightmares, bring down her plane. Rather than perish in a crash, Annie awakens in a strange, parallel world. Aerisia. Here in Aerisia, fairies tend the earth, dragons soar above the clouds, pirates sail the seas, and magic permeates the air. Despite the beauty, danger abounds. Human smugglers drive Annie into the path of a scarred immortal warrior-lord, Cole, who saves her life, captivating rather than frightening her. As mysteries intertwine, Annie discovers her musical abilities on Earth translate into magical powers in Aerisia. Yet all power ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Autumn Breeze: I Am A New Yorker (Carlos series Book 1) by RW Richard (WEB Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

Autumn Breeze is the winner of the prestigious San Diego Book Awards for best romance novel of the year. SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 On the morning of 9/11, a fourteen-year-old genius's mother disappears. Her beloved father had been murdered years before. She's now without parents. She resolves to get a new mom and dad and have them adopt her before she is deported to Trinidad. For her new mom, she selects her BFF (best friend forever), a New York City detective. For her new dad, she selects the handsome spy investigating her BFF. The investigation was the girl's fault. She had predicted the terrorist attack to her BFF. Her BFF, in turn, won't give up her source, which makes the spy investigating her consider the detective as the possible predictor. Unbeknownst to the girl, a terrorist is also trying to find out who the predictor was, so he can silence him or her forever. Now, the girl is fighting to stay in the country, trying to make two people who hardly know each other fall in love, get ...

Genre: Romance

Nice Meeting You by Phil Torcivia (23 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A divorced man continues his hilarious search for true love as he struggles to learn what women really want. Excerpt from Nice Meeting You - Breakup Form Letter Dear [insert name of the person you will no longer be sleeping with, unless you get really drunk and lonely], I [have enjoyed/was bored by/regretted] our relationship but [unfortunately/fortunately/thank freaking God] it has come to an end. You're a real [special/nice/stupid] person, and I'm doing this in print so that you don't have any misconceptions about why our relationship is over. Here are the main reasons why I [don't love you anymore/need a break/can no longer stand the sight of you]: [Insert all that apply.] • You smell. • You're a slob. • Your [pets/children/family] are nuisances. • You're cheap. • I found your Match.com profile, and it is chock full of lies. (Athletic and Toned? Really?) • You don't wash your [sheets/shirts/self] often enough. • You're a Boston [Celtics/Red Sox/anything] ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

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

Oath of Silence: A Dark Mafia Romance (Deviant Doms) by Jane Henry (4,214 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

I'll give her my ring to claim my crown. Vittoria DeSanto leaves me no choice. What she knows could destroy me. Destroy my family. And I won't allow that. She's homeless, penniless, powerless. I'll give her the life of a mafia princess. Anything she desires will be hers... Except her freedom. Because our marriage will make me The Boss of the Rossi crime family. My word is law. All must respect my authority, Especially Vittoria. The stubborn woman will learn. Her place is by my side. In my bed. Over. My. Knee.

the Complete Wok Cookbook: 500 Delicious Stir-fry Recipes for Your Wok or Skillet by Lucy Lynn (296 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Want to make easy, healthy Chinese food? Go for a wok. Ordering Chinese takeout is easy--but it's definitely not the healthiest or most affordable way to enjoy Chinese comfort food at home. With this simple cookbook in your kitchen and a mighty wok in your hand, Chinese favorites are now quicker, healthier, and cheaper than delivery. The Complete Wok Cookbook uses lower sodium and sugar, heart-healthy oils, lean cuts of meat, and fresh produce?no deep-fryer or MSG in sight. Skip the takeout and enjoy quick, healthy Chinese food with the Complete Wok Cookbook. From Vinegary Sichuan Beef with Vegetables to Honeyed Sesame Pork, this authentic Chinese wok cookbook is sure to tantalize your taste buds without breaking your budget?or your patience. Rock your wok with confidence at home with step-by-step guide to achieving stir-fry success. Welcome to your new Asian-inspired cooking adventure! In the Complete Wok Cookbook, you'll find:. • l 500 classic and creative recipes?Discover ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Super Syndicate and Friends by The Mighty Jewmanberg (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Teens, Superheroes & Cops! Hilarious & Thrilling! SUPER SYNDICATE The Super Syndicate don't only battle villains. They're also up against divorce, family feuds and old age. They get by with a little help from their kids. WHATEVERMAN Wade Emerson is fifteen years old, and he's invulnerable, but he's also the World's laziest superhero... but then his psychiatrist and the FBI offer Wade a deal that he can't refuse. WONDER MOM Robin Richardson juggles her chaotic family life and her duties as an enhanced officer of the Maplehurst Police Department.

Genre: Action & Adventure

What a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (25 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Do you know any nice guys? Perhaps you're married to or good friends with one. Well, consider the possibility that this nice guy is so frustrated with his relationship failures that he needs to vent to keep from turning into a bad boy with anger issues. Then, try not to spit hot coffee as you read his sarcastic rants about why men and women don't seem to fit. Excerpt from What a Nice Guy -- Snippity Doo Dah My initial vasectomy consultation is scheduled for today and I can't get this song out of my head: Snippity doo dah, snippity aye, My, oh my, what a wonderful day! None of my sperm is going to stray. Snippity doo dah, snippity aye. Mister blue balls getting older, No child support It's so practical. Everything's satisfactual! (Everbody now... ) Snippity doo dah, snippity aye, Rubberless feelings coming my way! If you're staring at this page with mouth agape, you're either my mother or a fertile woman. Men, can I have an amen? You betcha. Look, ladies, I turn ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Throne of Shadows by Emma Fenton (Blue Morpho Books) (131 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Magic or Myth? Princess Honoria Ramadani is mere weeks away from marrying the man she loves, becoming a queen, and finally escaping the suffocating atmosphere of the Helish court. When an ominous prophecy threatens Ria's entire future, she's hesitant to put stock behind childish superstition. But with her parents' sudden, inexplicable illness and subsequent deaths, she can no longer deny that there are greater forces at work. The discovery of an antiquated law forces Ria to fight for both her life and the throne, pitting her against her vicious older sister. An ancient demon-summoning ritual -- which promises that any desire can be granted, for a price -- may be the only thing that can save Ria from certain death. But witchcraft is a finicky matter, and she soon finds herself magically bound to an arrogant demon who might cause more problems than he solves. There are worse terrors than demons lurking in the palace walls, however, and Ria will have to forge the unlikeliest of ...

Genre: Fantasy

Villa Normandie by Kevin Doherty (Lume Books) (1,208 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

May 1944. The Normandy coastal village of Caillons is under German occupation, and the villagers are struggling to survive. Desperate to fight back Jeanne Dupré, mother of two adolescent daughters, risks everything to lead the local Resistance cell. With her husband forced into compulsory service for the German Reich Dupré and her family are living in constant fear. And life only becomes only more dangerous with the arrival of British agent Daniel Benedict. Benedict needs help from Dupré to complete his mission which is vital to Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings. But she is suspicious that they are not fighting for the same outcome. Their joint foe is Jürgen Graf, the Nazi oberleutnant, a man set on wiping out the local Resistance. Aware a spy is in his midst, Graf is on a ruthless mission to hunt Benedict down and crush the opposition. With the help of a network of Catholic priests, Benedict penetrates the heart of the Nazis' defences against ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Amazing Recipes for Quick, Tasty, and Healthy Meals (Pressure Cooker Cookbooks & Recipes) by Vanessa Olsen (60 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Even the busiest family can cook at home with the pressure cooker Finding time to cook can be difficult these days. Whether you're working long hours at a job, managing your kids' activities, or both, cooking at home can seem like a long-deceased dream. That's where the pressure cooker comes to the rescue! It cooks food extremely fast, preserves nearly 100% of the nutrients, is easy to use, and easy to clean. This book is packed with easy-to-understand information and every kind of recipe you could imagine. Even if you've never used an electric pressure cooker, the book will explain how it works, how to use it, and how to keep it clean so it lasts for years and years. You'll even get a chapter on how to convert slow cooker recipes to the pressure cooker, and indexes at the back of the book that show how long ingredients cook in a stovetop cooker versus an electric one. The intro chapters are short and to the point, so you can start cooking as soon as possible and take a crack at any ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Cage for Heaven (A Cage for Angels Series Book 3) by Dani Hall (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Bay Renity has been deemed a traitor to the Angels Uncaged. The rebellion group has locked her away as a prisoner in their impenetrable headquarters. She is trapped, and all available warriors have been called to battle Crine Proft's army of mindless soldiers, who are attempting to overtake the city of Venah. Proft has successfully completed his programming, and in every city he overtakes, individuals' minds are being held hostage and their memories erased so that they are unable to make their own decisions. Meanwhile, Bay debates whether rebel warrior Kass Rush will come to her rescue, or if something terrible has detained him. She still holds out hope that the Angels Uncaged has triumphed over Proft, and freedoms can be restored. But with every passing hour, her confidence diminishes. It is quite possible that she may die as a prisoner in Venah's headquarters, or, the enemy may finally break through and take her captive. If Crine Proft's son, Rysz Brickfall, succeeds in apprehending ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

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

Isle of Hope: Unfailing Love (Isle of Hope Series Book 1) by Julie Lessman (773 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

(NOTE!! THIS BOOK IS A SWEET INSPIRATIONAL WITH A BIT HIGHER LEVEL OF ROMANTIC AND SPIRITUAL PASSION.) She stole his heart. He stole her peace. Can hope steal their pain? At the age of eighteen, Lacey Carmichael was a wild girl bent on fun, promised to Jack O'Bryen, a straight-and-narrow pastor's kid bent on the seminary. When her father kicks her out of the house, she runs away from Isle of Hope, turning her back on everything she loves. Now, eight years later, she's back as a woman of faith, hoping to make amends to the father she defied, the boyfriend she deserted, and the best friend she denied. Only the bridges she's burned are still smoldering, kindled by an adulterous affair by Jack's pastor father that damaged his son's faith. But can a turning of tables -- and hearts -- lead the way back to "hope" for them all?

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

A Guide for Life Is God for Life by James Thomas Lee Jr (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In this book, eight brief scenarios about nine imaginary people will be presented. Even though the people will not have been modeled after anyone in particular, their intent will be to mirror what many people in this world consider the important issues of this life. The point that will be made with each scenario, however, is that every person, no matter what, will someday die. So if there is an afterlife and if that afterlife lasts forever, then rational, intelligent human beings to be rational and intelligent should be at least a little concerned about that life after death. While the topics of this book are serious, playful names have been used to describe the type of each person being discussed. For example, scenario one is about Abercrombie Gotitall. With a name like that, it should be obvious that he is very successful. Scenario two is about Barking Godislove. His main claim is that a loving God would never impose eternal condemnation on anyone. Scenario three is about Causing ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Blood Moon: A Harry Chin Murder Mystery by Ralph Griffith (1 Review)    Price verified 7 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Courage in the Mountain Wilderness (Call of the Rockies series Book 4) by Misty M. Beller (1,528 Review)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Keeping her son safe on this epic journey may be harder than she imagined. Otskai never wished her husband dead, but her new-found freedom -- something she's never been allowed -- brings a relief she willingly embraces. Even her two-year-old son's penchant for danger doesn't daunt her. When she's asked to join the group sent to bring back her runaway cousin, how can she refuse? Yet their journey is more dangerous than she -- and her son -- are prepared for. Caleb Jackson has embraced the mission the Nez Perce Chief sent him and his friends on. With his past shadowed in failure, maybe he can find new purpose for his future somewhere in these wild Montana mountains. When Otskai joins the group, he's more than willing to help with her feisty toddler, especially when the boy looks at Caleb with such unbridled adoration. Oksai is another matter. Even as her resilience and quiet beauty weave into Caleb's heart, she's determined to push him away. But no journey into the wilderness comes ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

THE EARLY DETECTIVE STRONG CASES(Clean Suspense) (Detective Jason Strong) by John C Dalglish (47 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"EACH NOVELLA WAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE WHICH I COULDN'T READ QUICKLY ENOUGH." Detective Jason Strong and his partner, Detective Vanessa Layne, are the team counted on to solve San Antonio's toughest homicide cases. Together, they struggle to make sense of murder and bring justice for the victims. Get to know this pair of detectives and follow them as they figure out their first ten cases in this exciting collection. TITLES INCLUDED: 'Where's My Son?' Bloodstain For My Brother ****************** THE FIRST 10 JASON BOOKS IN ONE SET- JUST 2.99 https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Strong-Mysteries-SUSPENSE-MYSTERY-ebook/dp/B00UVYSK5M *************************** MORE FROM JOHN C. DALGLISH **************************** THE CITY MURDERS SERIES(Clean Suspense) BOSTON HOMICIDE - #1 MIAMI HOMICIDE - #2 CHICAGO HOMICIDE - #3 DALLAS HOMICIDE - #4 DENVER HOMICIDE - #5 SEATTLE HOMICIDE - #6 NEW ORLEANS HOMICIDE - #7 MEMPHIS HOMICIDE - #8 ATLANTA HOMICIDE - #9 PHOENIX HOMICIDE - #10 CHARLESTON HOMICIDE ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

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

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

Exhortations For The Church: Volume 2 by Joan Boney (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Believing on Jesus 2. John, Chapter 6 3. Jesus says: "My Kingdom Is Not Of This World." Jn. 18:36 4. Deliverance: God Makes A Way To Deliver HIS People 5. God HIMSELF Teaches HIS People 6. The Holy Spirit Brings To Our Mind Everything Jesus Has Said To Us 7. I Corinthians 2:1-2 8. When You Add To The Word of God, You Weaken Your Own Faith In The Word of God 9. What Is Paul Telling Us To Do In Romans 15:1? 10. Be Not Conformed To This World 11. We Fulfill the LAW Through Love, says Paul 12. Meeting Jesus in the air 13. If They Could Edit Out the Word of God, They Would 14. God Created All Things By Jesus Christ WHO Is THE WORD 15. The Power That Works In Us 16. Jesus says... 17. The Faith Movement in the Churches Today 18. Some Churches Teach Their People Not To Read Bible 19. Antichrist in the Churches Today 20. Guidelines for Life 21. Exercise Yourself Unto Godliness 22. Angry? Taking Swift ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Mokili in Congo A Biography of William Millman and the Yakusu Mission (Mission and Tradition in the Congo Book 2) by Jane Marshall (7 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

'Love with the urge in it' For forty years William Millman, known in Congo as 'Mokili', served the people of the Yakusu area amid trials and joys, disease, sadness, bereavements, failures, adventures, achievements, fun, laughter, and lifelong friendships. Missionary, teacher, self-taught medical practitioner, administrator of a rapidly expanding Mission, project manager and builder of houses, schools and a vast New Church that still survives today, Mokili devoted his life to his faith and to the people of Congo he had come to love. Mokili's daughter, Litwasi, was born in the Congo but was brought home in 1912 at the age of three to live with foster parents in Rochdale. In 1937 she married James, known as Jim, Butterworth. Over the next twenty years Jim, a committed Christian and theologian, would develop a very deep respect for his wife's parents and a strong mutual friendship developed. After Mokili's death in 1956 Jim determined that Mokili's immense achievements should be ...

Genre: History

Just a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (29 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Is it true that nice guys finish last? It sure seems that way as a divorced man fights his way through a comedic dating scene. Will he ever find his soul mate? Phil has been called the male version of Carrie Bradshaw. Enjoy his humorous essays about relationships and the struggles we all have finding and keeping lovers. Women appreciate his open view into the minds of men. Artist Mike Swaim adds to the hilarity with his brilliant sketches, giving another dimension to Phil's quest for love. Excerpt from Just a Nice Guy - Commitment Test for Men Men say they are ready for monogamy, but are they just saying that to hasten the clothing removal process? I've put together a simple test a woman can give her man to see if he is truly ready or just a horny bastard. 1. When I see Kim Kardashian's butt on TV, I... a. Drool. b. Sport wood. c. Give thanks and praise. d. Change the channel. 2. The thing I look forward to most about getting married is... a. The built-in maid I get to have sex ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Disappearing in Plain Sight (Crater Lake Series Book 1) by Francis Guenette (1,107 Review)    Price verified 8 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 8 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 ...

Genre: Political

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 ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Safe Place by J L Walker (77 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Alexa Knight is running for her life. After a meeting with the head of a large drug ring in Florida turns deadly, she flees the state, changes her identity, and seeks refuge from the drug lords and the law in a small cabin in the far reaches of northern Michigan. Her attempt to build a new life quickly becomes plagued with remorse and paranoia as she struggles to break free from her dark past. Just when she's about to uproot herself again to stay one step ahead of the people who want her dead, she finds herself in the arms of a man who can potentially save her... or put her behind bars.

Hammer of Gath: A Tale of Rehavan (Tales of Rehavan Book 4) by Justin Rose (8 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A standalone novel in the "Tales of Rehavan" series. "The blow struck in anger always returns to the striker." In a time millennia before the Golden Iris reigned supreme, before Salinor and the race of men ever dreamed of nationhood, the elven empire of Elisidor stands as Rehavan's greatest power. To their east lies the ocean, to their west lies Gath, the sprawling democracy of the minotaurs, their only option for expansion. As both nations grow and swell, one lusting for mineral wealth, the other for fertile land, differences in belief and custom become divisive. Factions rise desirous of conquest. A chance misfortune sparks bloodshed, and as this bloodshed increases, two blacksmiths from opposing cultures find themselves thrust into prominence, living out their personal grudge on the stage of international war. The war ravages Rehavan, casting doubt upon ancient customs, religious teachings, and ideals, and ultimately posing the question: What is the nature of power?

Genre: Fantasy

Still a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (35 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Dating is a humorous struggle for a recently divorced man who has no clue what women want. Excerpt from Still a Nice Guy - What's Your Sign? Astrology is bullshit. That doesn't keep people--including First Ladies--from making decisions based on their horoscopes. Some women decide if they are compatible with a man based on his sign. "Oh, you're a Virgo? Well, then this will never work." She's right; it won't, because I don't want to waste time with a deluded person. It's time we come up with a new set of signs, and I'm just the man to do it. • Hairies. Featuring Greeks and Italians, this group includes people with constant shower drain clogs and an arsenal of clippers and razors. • Saggyderryarius. Old folks with droopy butts. • Whorpio. Also known as "sex junkie," obsessed with enjoying the finer things in life in exchange for putting out. • Borus. This includes people who dominate every group event and keep us all on the edge of our seats with their Facebook updates, or ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

The Byzantine Empire: A concise history of the empire that stood for over a thousand years by Nehal Kaur (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Amidst a bygone era, but indelibly recorded in history, there existed a majestic and enduring kingdom whose tale reverberates throughout time. "The Byzantine Empire: A Concise History of the Empire that stood for over a thousand years" is an exhilarating exploration into the core of this splendid civilization, tailored specifically for the youthful and inquisitive." This book transcends a simple chronicle of dates and events; it offers a thrilling expedition into a domain where history and mythology converge, where rulers and champions traverse the same terrain as ordinary individuals, and where the echoes of bygone eras continue to reverberate in the present. As you peruse these pages, you will be taken to the vibrant streets of Constantinople, the opulent metropolis of the empire, where mystery and elegance intertwine. You will experience the magnificence of the Hagia Sophia, characterised by its impressive dome and sparkling mosaics, and perceive the atmosphere charged with ...

Genre: History

ICE: The Ice Trilogy Volume 1 by Kevin Tinto (14,420 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

The debut bestseller has sold over 600,000 copies! Archaeologist Leah Andrews stumbles upon something inexplicable in southwestern New Mexico: inside a dark cavern lies an undiscovered Native American cliff dwelling abandoned for 800 years. While twisting through one of the narrow underground passageways, Leah's flashlight illuminates the remains of a violent massacre. Ancient human remains -- all slaughtered in a long-ago massacre -- cover the cavern floor and several brilliantly colored granite crystals. The rare gems are native to only one place on earth: a frozen mountain range in central Antarctica. Could Native Americans have traveled to the icy continent of Antarctica 800 years before the first known human exploration? If so, how? And why? Only one person can get Leah to those mountains in Antarctica: her estranged husband and climbing guide Jack Hobson. They make a stunning discovery at their destination that will change history and science forever. But Leah's team is ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

New by Whitley Strieber (205 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Found in a dying jungle, six strange babies are spirited off to the United States where a fantastic discovery is made. Like us, they are hominids. They don't share our DNA but they are as intelligent as we are--at least... But they're not human so they have only animal rights. Brilliant as they are, they are legally less than slaves. This makes them incredibly valuable and the company that discovered them sees a fortune in the making by selling their offspring. But not if primate expert Beth Cooke, brought in to get them to breed, and her Army Ranger husband Charlie have anything to say about it. Will these brilliant captives get their chance to discover themselves, to look up at the stars, to be free... or will they become an animal commodity, bought and sold like cattle? Get this extraordinary novel today and find out!

Genre: Romance

A Mountain Too Steep (Coventry Saga) by Robin Patchen (930 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Dumplings and Dynamite: A Sweet Historical Western Romance (Baker City Brides Book 6) by Shanna Hatfield (557 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

That infuriating woman is about to blow his cover! Or does the danger rest in the fact she's stolen his heart? Widow Hollin Hughes doesn't care how long it takes or the depths of deception required to discover how her husband really died. She's determined to unearth the truth and unravel the mystery surrounding his death. Then a new dynamite man arrives at the mine and throws all her plans off kilter. With a smile that makes females of any age swoon, Deputy Seth Harter can charm his way into or out of almost anything. When he's sent undercover to Crescent Creek Mine, even the cranky cook seems entirely immune to his rugged appeal, making him wonder if he's losing his touch. Eager to get to the bottom of a series of unexplained deaths, Seth counts on catching the criminals. He just didn't anticipate a tempestuous woman claiming his heart in the process. Brimming with humor, tidbits from history, and a sweet, unexpected love, don't miss out on a heartwarming romance packed with ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Online Game: My Passive Skills Are Invincible: LitRPG Overpowered by Sophia Ava (3 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

The protagonist who was accidentally reborn vowed to be stronger in this life than in the previous life. He got an amazing talent when he returned to the game! Passive God: You cannot learn any active skills, but the effect of passive skills is increased by 100 times! This is the story of an orc warrior, holding a two-handed axe, cutting through the world!

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Bon Echo and The Competition (Bon Echo Science Fiction Series Book 1) by Colette Bos (6 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Meet Maven, a young woman of rare brilliance and insatiable curiosity. She is a true original, and her unique perspective on the world around her makes her a captivating friend on this thrilling journey to uncover the world's most elusive secrets. Join Maven as she re-reads her much-loved diary, recounting adventures with her fellowship, her newfound love, and her awesome feathered friend, a "Hybrid Owl Technology," as she discovers ancient secrets about her family's past and the true origins of her feathered friend. These secrets may be vital to protecting the planet from some of its greatest threats. All meet while competing in one of the world's biggest high school science competitions. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a thrilling adventure story filled with captivating characters, mesmerizing natural settings, and an all-consuming romance that will leave you feeling like you've witnessed an extraordinary love. Follow us at "Bon Echo and The Competition," an exciting ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Proverbs Life Is A Much Better Life by James Thomas Lee Jr (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The idea with this text is that the Proverbs life is a much better life. The reason for saying that is because it leads to either no unpleasant consequences or to very few unpleasant consequences. So this text is about improving a person's decision-making skills, about reducing the unpleasant consequences that result from bad decisions, and about showing that the Proverbs life produces a much better life. There is one main theme that is presented throughout. If people want to live a good life and experience very few unpleasant consequences, then they need to study the scriptures, internalize its truths, and live by its simple, clear principles. In support of that theme, the book of Proverbs is a good place to start. Next, there is a key passage that is presented throughout this text, too. John 8:31-32 says, "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Italian Trap by K. E. Heaton (8 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

The year is 1945. The conflict in Italy had entered its final stages. Despite his involvement in numerous theaters of war, Dick Charlesworth has been signed out yet again, for one last job. As far as S.O.E are concerned... he was always their first choice. His mission, to rendezvous with the partisan Roberto Mezzanotte in the hills above Lake Como. Together they would capture the father of Fascism and bring him to justice. Standing in their way however was a German army retreating in disarray, opposing Freedom Fighters consumed with a different agenda. Not to mention the bandits, thieves and the most menacing of all adversaries "The Mob." Amid the confusion, terror and treachery Dick finds an exquisite creature named Malgherita, who's natural beauty surpasses even that of Morag, a lascivious red-haired lassie waiting for him in the Scottish Highlands. If only he can complete the mission and survive the mayhem, a new life is waiting for them on the other side of the pond ...

The Hunting Ground (The Deuce Mora Series Book 2) by Jean Heller (519 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

DEUCE MORA DOESN'T SHY AWAY FROM FIGHTS - SHE PICKS THEM. THE BIGGER THE BETTER. Although, to be fair, this one is brought to her by a dog with a bone in his teeth. In Jean Heller's first Deuce Mora mystery, the scrappy female sleuth tangled with the mob; this time out she's on the wrong side of the NSA, the FBI and the CIA. At a minimum. Fans of hard-boiled female protagonists should hang onto their fedoras-- this one's an action-packed extravaganza! The grisly discovery of a human bone while Deuce is out for a hike with handsome arson investigator Mark Hearst leads to the unearthing of a vast burial field, a human trafficking ring, and international intrigue. The pull-no-punches columnist-- and meticulous detective-- keeps turning up information, bit by bit, only to find some Fed in her face, at her door, emerging from the shadows, always guarding the edges of the story, insisting it will not be told. Yes, the Feds are aware of the trafficking ring; yes, they have a plan to move ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

What a Wicked Duke Demands: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Emily Honeyfield (539 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Unlike her sister, who ran away with a duke's son and disgraced herself for life, Beth Campbell has always been the careful one... until she passionately kissed a stranger who saved her life in a lover's lane. This kiss threatened to ruin her reputation, and the dashing Beth vows she will not let passion rule her ever again. Even though she strives to never see him again, their paths will cross shortly after. Will she be able to stay true to her word when they meet again? The one thing Gerard didn't expect, when he rescued an attractive young woman who was being mugged, was a burning kiss in return. He had not felt such tension for years, after having mourned his wife for a long time... When fate intervenes and Beth comes back into his life, Gerard knows he needs to do everything in his power to keep her. Will this undeniable desire end up destroying his life once again? The desire that sparks between them cannot be denied, but soon their lives will turn upside down. He ...

Genre: Romance

Pirates of the Wild West: A Time Travel Sea Adventure with a Western Twist by Bryan Cantrell (105 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Buying Curves Bundle: Five Steamy Curvy Shorts by Roxie Wilde (9 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Get the series that readers are calling "addictive," "steamy," and "un-putdownable." From five-star US and U.K. Amazon best-selling Author, Roxie Wilde comes the Buying Curves Boxed Set. All of her favorite alpha heroes, witty heroines, and daring storylines in one place. Happily Ever After guaranteed. Luci: When I rolled into Los Angeles on my last tank of gas, I was desperate. Any job would do, anything to be able to stop living in my car. Even being the assistant to a billionaire playboy. But Oliver Knight has another job for me to do. One that just might cost me my heart. Oliver: From the first moment I saw her, I had to have her. I'm an adrenaline junky, and Luci -- her smile, her curves? Both were too dangerous for me to walk away from. I offered her a position directly under me. We'll see who comes out on top in the end. Insta-love done right! Buying Curves is a standalone two-hour romance with a happily ever after that will leave you smiling and enough steam to leave ...

Genre: Romance

Trilogy II: Crime Suspense Mystery by James Chapman (2 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

3 books in 1: In Danger of Dying, a pulsating crime thriller; Lost Edge of Time, a fantasy suspense mystery; Maybe Tomorrow, a dark true life story. Three page turning books under one cover. Buy your copy now and get immersed into these compelling stories. IN DANGER OF DYING A spectacular bus crash, escaping convicts, hostage taking, armed bank siege and romance are all included in this action filled suspense thriller with a twist at the end. Negotiator Scott Bradley has been assigned to secure the hostage's safe release but he has much more than just the convicts to watch out for in this pulsating crime thriller. With the scenes unfolding through his eyes you get the chance to peek inside the dark and dangerous world of hostage negotiation. LOST EDGE OF TIME Jennifer is a romantic at heart and adores reading in the tranquil calm of the old house that is her home. But everything changes when her sleep is suddenly disturbed in the middle of the night. Rising to investigate Jennifer ...

Dances With Demons | A Demonic Supernatural Romance: Sacred Bloodlines: The Battle Within by Adrian Cave (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Into every generation in the chosen bloodlines are born both a protected one and a protector. Those protected carry the tainted blood that is susceptible to demons, darklings and other creatures of the night. Like homing beacons, these dark creatures use the blood as a line to our world, where they pull themselves up, and feed. Some of the dark creatures seek survival only through the blood of the protected themselves, seeking them out in the darkness, and hunting them until the end of their days. Linda was virtually a child prodigy when performing the arts; she could have been the next Margot Fonteyn. But her bloodline would not allow that! Neither would the Demon invading her dreams and living her nightmares. Let the battle begin

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

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 Bear on Trial by Jiannina Camillo (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Book Description While hiking in the mountains, Roberto and his son come across a bear with cubs. A poacher fires and the bear charges causing father and son to plummet over a steep drop-off triggering a search and rescue effort and stirring up existing anti-bear sentiments. Zita, a single mother and mayor of the Alpine town of Pianalto, sees her life disrupted when the town rebels demanding the killing of the bear. The pressure builds as the leader of her own political party warns her to support the wishes of citizens or she will lose his support in the forthcoming elections. Zita wishes to protect the animals, but how is she to frame a plan in their defence without exposing herself? While the town discusses her fate, the bear is on the run with her three cubs in the nearby peaks. Book Reviews "The novel explores many important themes, including wildlife conservation, politics and relationships, not only human, but in the wild as well... a well-plotted compelling story with a tone ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries: Vol 1-7 by Heather Haven (591 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

NOW ALL SEVEN DELICIOUSLY FUNNY DETECTIVE COZIES..! Lee Alvarez is a ferret. Not the cute, 4-legged kind but the cute 2-legged kind sniffing out dastardly cybercrimes and the occasional murder for Discretionary Inquiries, a family-owned detective agency in the heart of Silicon Valley. This set is for cozy readers who can't get enough of a smart-mouthed woman sleuth out to please her never-had-a-bad-hair-day mother, computer-genius brother, gourmet chef uncle, and energetic orange and white cat, Tugger. Now you can get all seven with one click -- a delicious Kindle deal! "One of the funniest mystery authors around. You won't be able to put her books down. A must-read 5-star series!" National Best Selling Author, Cindy Sample MURDER IS A FAMILY BUSINESS Just because a man cheats on his wife and makes Danny DeVito look tall, dark, and handsome is that any reason to kill him? Join Lee Alvarez, half Latina, half WASP, and 100% as she is guilted by her aristocratic mother into ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Lord: Infinite Evolution: Urban Fantasy Cultivation by Sophia Ava (8 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In the world after the cataclysm, mankind relies on the alliance of Lords to survive and grow. The protagonist won the first place in the academy, and awakened the lord's talent during the trial: Divine Diligence. As long as you pay, there will be gains. In his territory, the workers are technology madmen, and building mecha with their bare hands. ...

Genre: Fantasy

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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Marquis's Pursuit (The Leeward Islands Series Book 5) by Lorri Dudley (129 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

She's desperate to keep her secret hidden, but he's a determined Marquis. As the son of a duke, Maxwell Oliver Weld, Marquis of Daventry, is allowed entry into the finest of London's ballrooms, access to political figures, and advice from the best physicians. Yet, his wealth and contacts won't heal his friend, Charlie, who's dying from consumption. Hopeful for a miracle, Max persuades Charlie to sail across the Atlantic to stay in the Artesian Hotel on the island of Nevis and bathe in its famous healing springs. Max's optimism is washed in doubt as the truth unravels about the hotel, its hot springs, and the beautiful caretaker. The blaze of Evelyn Mairi Sheraton's fiery side has long since been snuffed out. Hunted by a vengeful man from her past, only fortitude and the island's sanctuary have kept Evelyn alive. She will do whatever it takes to keep her precious secret safe, even work for the demeaning Artesian Hotel owner, Edward Rousseau. However, when a jaunty marquis and his ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Reclaim (Reborn Book 3) by S. L. Stacy (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A new game is afoot in this third installment of the Reborn series, where the gods are wicked and the stakes are deadly. For fans of Loki, LABYRINTH, and riddles. Carly just lost the last week of her life trapped in Pandora, the space between universes. Most of it was spent navigating an illusion created by her only companion, Dolos, the god of trickery. Even so, the time Carly spent there changed her. She fell in love. She's more fearless and more determined than ever to leave the darkest parts of her past behind. And she's learned that, sometimes, family is the one you make for yourself, like the one she's found at Gamma Lambda Phi. But a lot can happen in one week, and Carly returns to a sorority in jeopardy. A curse has been placed on her sisters, and it's up to her to break it. With the Gammas out of commission, Eric's halfling army is plotting something big, and Carly and her sisters are the only ones who can stop them. To make matters worse, Dolos is working for the bad guys ...

Genre: Romance

Cult Child by Vennie Kocsis (714 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This book is intended for those who want to understand the dissection, confusion and mindset of child growing up in a fundamental, evangelical cult. Embark on a gripping memoir that delves into the profound depths of Sila Caprin's tumultuous journey. From the tender age of three, Sila finds herself ensnared within the clutches of an evangelical, end-times cult known as Sam Fife's Move of God. Within the towering walls of isolation, she is thrust into a realm detached from the outside world, confined to the two compounds that shape her existence. Yet, amidst the suffocating grasp of this foreign and desolate environment, Sila's spirit burns bright, an unwavering flame that defies the darkness that seeks to consume her. Cult Child invites you into Sila's world, as she narrates her harrowing experiences through the prism of her own eyes and thoughts, offering an intimate and profound perspective of her arduous journey. As Sila traverses the treacherous path towards adolescence, her ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

The Secret of Avenfore: William the Kingfisher by Santiago Ros (Santiago Ros Ramos) (42 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The classic adventure you have been waiting for Immerse yourself in the enthralling world of "The Secret of Avenfore: William the Kingfisher." William, a fourteen-year-old on a life-changing journey, returns to his cherished hometown after ten years of absence. His reunion with his cousin and the discovery of a long-hidden secret drives him into an extraordinary adventure. In the midst of attending the esteemed St Elm's school, William stumbles upon a letter that reveals the truth behind his family's abrupt departure. Determined to unveil the mysteries that shroud Avenfore, he forms an alliance with his cousin, Elsie, and her friends, Bridget and Chris. As they delve deeper into the enigma, they realize that danger lurks around every corner. At Ravenwood Castle, William encounters Amaranta, a girl with a mysterious past who swiftly becomes a valued member of their group. Bound by a shared secret, William and Amaranta find themselves entangled in a perilous battle against the ...

Genre: Children's eBooks

Napoleon Bonaparte: A Life (The Napoleonic Wars Book 2) by Alan Schom (411 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

A definitive biography of Bonaparte from his birth in Corsica to his death in exile on St Helena, this book details all aspects of Bonaparte?s spectacular rise to power and his dizzying fall. It offers close examination of battlefield victories, personal torments, military genius, Bonaparte?s titanic ego and his relationships with the French government, Talleyrand, Wellington and Josephine. Based on more than 10 years of exhaustive research, Schom illuminates Napoleon's important economic and social reforms, his reorganization of the French government and his tempestuous personal life and its effect on his political decisions. Remarkably ambitious and compulsively readable, Schom's book is generously illustrated with halftones and maps and features startling new insights about Napoleon's key aides, ministers and generals. Schom portrays Napoleon with candor, exalting his ambition and undeniable genius, but also addressing his dark side - his failures and frailties, and the ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Loving Lana by A.B. Marie (404 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 ...

Genre: Romance

Territorial War by Lewis McDonald (2 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A 9,000 year peace has been kept between the Territories due to the bi-annual tournament held by the Overseer. The tournament allows fighters to get their anger, violence, and hatred towards one another out in an organized fashion. However, this peace is now at risk due to an evil presence stirring underfoot. As the six Academies prepare their top fighters for the tournament, nothing can prepare them for the dangers that lie ahead.

The Rhythms of Productivity: Maximum Action, Minimum Effort, and a Meaningful March to Your Own Drummer’s Beat by R.J. Nestor (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A revolutionary approach to productivity that helps you take decisive action, capture recurrence, and achieve more with less effort. In a world of endless demands and distractions, it's easy to feel like your work and life are chaos. Urgent tasks and responsibilities clamor for your attention, leaving you overwhelmed, scattered, and stuck. Popular productivity systems offer rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions that don't account for your unique circumstances. What you need is a more flexible, personalized approach -- one that works with your natural rhythms, not against them. In The Rhythms of Productivity, author and productivity expert R.J. Nestor draws on his background in music and theatre to introduce Action-Powered Productivity (APP), a framework that helps you: • Take decisive action to get work done • Capture recurrence in useful Productivity Bridges to save time and effort • Align your action with the roles you play in your life and work Through memorable analogies, ...

Genre: Business & Money

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? ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Rescue Her Heart: The Heart Series by M. L. Taylor (55 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Book 2 - Sequel to Follow Her Heart Aniela Matthews has finally returned home after disappearing three years ago on the island of Martinique. She appears thin and disheveled - not anything like the elegant woman she had once been. What kept her away from her family for so many years? And who is this man Lord Gordon Pynnoke that tortures her every night in her dreams? Or every-time she closes her eyes? When she finally reunites with her past love Sir Jaylon Veltre, will her heart be able to open for him once more? Or will his crushing secret forever keep them apart? For Jaylon, secret or not, the years have done nothing to diminish his love for her and he will do anything to bring her back into his arms. Will Aniela's physical scars forever leave her damaged and unable to feel again? Or will Jaylon's timeless devotion heal her wounds and bring her back to a love everlasting?

Genre: Romance

Relapse (Reborn Book 2) by S. L. Stacy (14 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Lore Olympus meets Greek in this steamy, dark fantasy series about a sorority girl and her forbidden romance with the god of love. Jasper might be gone for good, but Siobhan can't escape the memory of him. Or, rather, Psyche's memories of him -- memories of a kinder, gentler man, not the one who lied and manipulated her. She should have tried harder to reach him -- to save Jasper from the darkness consuming him. Guilt -- maybe that's the reason why she still sees his face everywhere she turns. That, or she's going crazy. And Siobhan really doesn't have time to lose her mind. Her best friend is in love with their enemy and is addicted to an alien drug. The Alpha Rhos blame her sorority for their sister's death and take their quest for vengeance too far. Desperate, the Gamma Lambda Phis call on the help of the most deceitful Olympian of all, making her a promise they're not even sure they can keep. Once again, Siobhan finds herself not knowing who she can turn to or who she can ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

A Vagabond Journey Around the World: A Narrative of Personal Experience by Harry Alverson Franck (DigiCat) (24 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In Harry Alverson Franck's book, 'A Vagabond Journey Around the World,' readers are taken on a literary adventure through the eyes of a seasoned traveler. Franck's writing style is captivating, filled with descriptive details that bring each destination to life. The book provides a glimpse into different cultures, customs, and landscapes, making it a valuable resource for those interested in global exploration and anthropology. Franck's firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective on the world in the early 20th century, offering insights into the challenges and joys of traveling solo across continents. His storytelling weaves together the beauty and complexities of the diverse countries he visits, creating a tapestry of human experiences. Franck's work is a blend of travel writing and sociological observation, offering readers a rich and enlightening reading experience. 'A Vagabond Journey Around the World' is a must-read for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of the ...

Genre: Travel

Power Pressure Cooker XL Cookbook: 350 Irresistible Electric Pressure Cooker Recipes for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Meals by Vanessa Olsen (104 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Are you new to the Power Pressure Cooker XL? Do you need a one-stop resource for meal ideas? The Power Pressure Cooker XL Cookbook: A Complete Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook with 350 Irresistible Recipes for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Meals has every kind of dish you could ever want, as well as essential info on how pressure cooking works and how to use an electric pressure cooker. Even if you've never used an electric pressure cooker before, this book will make every step hassle-free, from understanding the control panel to cleaning the different parts of the cooker. Electric pressure cookers are extremely safe nowadays thanks to technological advances, so you never have to worry about explosions. They're also easy to use, even for kitchen-equipment newbies. In this book, you'll learn essentials like: • The history of pressure cooking • The benefits of pressure cooking • Detailed description of the cooker parts and control panel • Troubleshooting common problems The ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Legally Yours (Spitfire Book 1) by Nicole French (6,496 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Enemies turn to lovers in this bad boy billionaire romance with a twist. I had a plan. Finish law school. Start a job. Stay away from men like Brandon Sterling. Cocky, overbearing, and richer than the Earth, he thinks the world belongs to him, and that includes me. Yeah, no. Think again. It doesn't matter that his blue eyes look straight into my soul, or that his touch melts my icy reserve. It doesn't even matter that past all that swagger, there's a beautiful, damaged man who has so much to offer beyond private planes and jewelry boxes. But I had a plan: no falling in love. I just have to convince myself.

Genre: Romance

Aphelion (Shatterspace Book 3) by Charles Nall (6 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The thrilling third installment of the Shatterspace series has entered standard space. The galaxy is crumbling apart. Planets are disappearing. Many Blood Dynasty ships are strangely missing. One of the Galactic Union's heavy cruisers also cannot be found. Terrorism spreads across the galaxy. Dangerous secrets are uncovered over Mars. They say it's always darkest before the dawn. But what if the dawn never comes?

Genre: Science Fiction

Perhaps a Little Madness by C J Martin (Independently published) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Three men, two very different sisters, and not enough jobs. After the death of their father, Helen and Julia Andris find themselves with no income and university studies to finish in subjects that have little use in the modern world. Their family is a jigsaw of highly contrasting and frequently clashing personalities. And the men they fall in love with have work and family problems of their own. C J Martin reinterprets Jane Austen's beloved Sense and Sensibility for the twenty-first century. With evocative settings in urban and country Australia, careful crafting of plot and an empathetic conception of character, this is an insightful tale of family, love, and the conflicting force of ambition. Love can make us all a little mad.

Genre: Classics

The Next Adventures of Guy ... more wackiness (The Adventures of Guy Book 2) by Norm Cowie (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

* Winner of the 2007 Preditors & Editors Readers' Choice Award for 'Best Sci-Fi Fantasy' Every Quest has to have a sorcerer, an elf, a warrior, special effects... and most of all, a sequel. So in the wacky stand-alone sequel to The Adventures of Guy, Guy and his college roommates Knob and Thurman take on a new quest... to save Earth from alien invasion. To do this, they must take on Big Oil and other insidious enemies while overcoming their own leader's lack of faith in their abilities. But can our heroes do this without their mighty warrior? And with the impending invasion? And with Guy's kid-brother tagging along? Praise for The Adventures of Guy series: "LOL funny!" Beverly at Publishers Weekly. "No topic is safe from Cowie's incredible wit and entertaining turn of phrase." Pop Syndicate. "Humorous fantasy at its best." Armchair Interviews. "Hilarious." Joliet Herald News.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Southwind Lesson: When You Want To Further Your Education by Mel Schanz (4 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Brenda Washington has put her son and mother first in her life for the past thirteen years. With everyone getting older and needing less and less of her attention, it's time to focus on herself. Waitressing might be her current gig, but teaching is where her heart lies. Going back to school at her age is no easy feat, but she sets out to accomplish the goals she had years before, letting nothing, including her hot professor, get in the way. Education is the key to success. Those words have been Bentley Rodgers motto for years and he has passed them on to his students with pride. He has taught at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate level, but wonders what else there is for him out there. Is this the top? He can't help but think he should reach for something more. When Miss Washington walks into his classroom on the first day of the semester, he's doomed. Not only is she beautiful, but smart too. Only... He can't act on his feelings. Finding ways around the rules becomes his ...

Genre: Romance

Can A Woman Preach?: By What Authority by Joseph Brice (BCMG) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

When I was a drug addict, God saved my life through a woman pastor! I was so high and intoxicated, almost out of my mind. Somehow, God got my attention early one Easter morning, telling me to go to church because "Today was the day of salvation." I was so high and intoxicated that all I wanted was peace and sleep, and I couldn't get either. I had not been to sleep in three days. I felt a poke to my shoulder and heard a voice say, "Get up and go to church... Today is the day of salvation." I thought I was going crazy. I showered and dressed to go to church, but my question was, where? I had not attended a church service in over ten years. I don't want to go, but I am desperate and scared. I have never felt this way before; I think I am about to die, and I don't want to die like this. How disgraceful it would be for my family and friends to hear I had overdosed and died from drugs and alcohol. I think going to my mother's church is out of the question. But then I listen to this voice ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Seventeenth by Sarah M Beers (12 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Ray Clemens is a 46-year old single father and newspaper writer living in 1978 Atlanta. His nine year old daughter Ruby has battled leukemia for nearly half her life. On the day he receives bad news about Ruby's prognosis, Ray accidentally begins the adventure of a lifetime, challenging his preconceived ideas about the universe, life, and death. Over the course of several days, Ray struggles to reunite with Ruby while continually questioning the reality he experiences. Along the way he learns the true reason for human existence, who set it in motion, and why. Ray holds the key to saving the human race from itself but he will only participate in doing so if Ruby is given the life she was meant to live. Ray engages with some unlikely new friends in attempting to accomplish both tasks. This novel is a follow-up to The Ballad of Kim & Gary. A few characters crossover between the two books and the stories intersect briefly, but this is not a series.The Seventeenth is an adventure ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Bewitched, Bothered, and Beheaded, book 10 of the Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries by Heather Haven (33 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

HEADS-UP! TWISTY PLOTTING, SLY WIT, AND OVER-THE TOP HUMOR AHEAD! In this wacky and hilarious whodunit, private eye Lee Alvarez slips into the role of magician's assistant for a fundraiser and finds herself dead center in a beyond-grisly murder. Despite meticulous planning and rehearsal, the magician's guillotine trick goes as wrong as it possibly can when Lee pulls the cord and shimmies to divert attention from the horrifying fall of the blade. With her back to the guillotine, she's the last to know of the real-life beheading. But the first to know she's the number one suspect. In a humiliating turn of events, she's summarily arrested and booked for the murder. An easy situation to lose your own head in, but with three days before her arraignment, the entire Alvarez family investigative firm swings into action to save their star. Luckily for the reader, the unfortunate events are just beginning. The wealthy magician's beneficiaries immediately begin coming to various sticky ends, ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Gathering at the Doorway: An Anthology of Signs, Visits, and Messages from the Afterlife by Camille Dan (125 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Reviews "Camille Dan's latest work, 'Gathering at the Doorway: An Anthology of Signs, Visits, and Messages from the Afterlife' is an impressive array of true stories by authors and after-death communication experts."--Mark Anthony, JD, Psychic Explorer/ Psychic Lawyer®, Bestselling Author of "Never Letting Go", "Evidence of Eternity" and "The Afterlife Frequency" "This book is about Life - both the life that we see and experience, and the life that continues beyond death... This amazing book helps us by showing us a kaleidoscope of love - our love for each other, and God's divine and everlasting love for us."--Kimberly Meredith, Renowned Medical Intuitive, Healer, Speaker, Author of "Awakening to the Fifth Dimension: Discovering the Soul's Path to Healing" "I highly recommend Camille Dan's wonderful book 'Gathering at the Doorway'... Thank you, Camille, for assembling this anthology of personal experiences that convey so much knowledge, hope, peace, joy, and meaning."--Mark ...

The Lives of Rachel (THE BOOKS OF RACHEL) by JOEL GROSS (Sylvan Court Productions) (163 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The Lives of Rachel is a prequel to The Books of Rachel. This richly detailed novel of family, of tradition, and of faith, sweeps across a thousand years to chronicle the lives of five women -- each named Rachel and each a rare human spirit. In every generation of this proud and ancient Jewish family there is only one Rachel, the firstborn daughter. But the name is only part of Rachel's legacy. Each bearer of the name adds, in her own way, to the legend of strength and courage that is her birthright. There is Rachel of Judea, who defies a half-mad and lustful king to save her husband's life. Rachel of Rome, who is sold into slavery, but rises up to take just revenge on her cruel and corrupt master. Rachel of Byzantius is a miraculous healer who risks death to stop the spreading horror of the plague. A Rachel plays a crucial part in the destiny of Arthurian England; another cleverly escapes a Rhineland pogrom.

Genre: History

Southwind Vacation: When It's Time to Unwind by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

If there's something in Rachel's life she has total control over, it's her career. Rachel James is a successful and well-loved nurse in the geriatric department of a major hospital. She loves everything about the job. The patients, her co-workers, even her boss... She hates time off. So, when the hospital mandates she use her banked time-off, she's not happy. She plans to be the grumpiest vacationer on the planet. Pete Levy has relationship issues. He knows this. He's been told it by several women of his past. His former fiancé, Deborah, is saying I do to another man. He's decided there's no way she's over him and he has a wedding to stop. Traveling from San Francisco to Daytona, he stops in Kansas, visiting friends. Never in a million years does he expect to meet the Goddess, Rachel. Out of his mind, he invites her on the trip. Neither one is ready for the ride they're about to take. Neither one knows anything about love. And neither one has any idea how to handle their growing ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Behind Blue Eyes: An Epic Sci-Fi Action-Adventure (Behind Blue Eyes Book 1) by Anna Mocikat (554 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

In a future world ruled by warring mega-corporations, cyborg Nephilim believed she was fighting a righteous cause. As a powerful, cybernetically enhanced elite soldier her job is to do all the dirty work for the mega-corporation she belongs to. She and her elite cyborg squad are deployed on the most dangerous missions - to protect Olympias from threats outside and inside at any cost. One day, a malfunction in her implants separates her from the all-controlling grid. For the first time in her life, Nephilim is free. She learns that everything she has believed in all her life is a lie and decides to defend her newfound freedom. But Metatron, the leader of her unit, has very special plans for her future and won't let her get away. Soon, Nephilim finds herself hunted by the killer squads she once belonged to. She's the best of them but will her skills be enough to survive? Blade Runner meets John Wick with a badass female lead! "Sexy, violent and absolutely intriguing!" "Brings ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

An Everyday Anxiety by Andrew John Bell (7 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

On the outside, Thomas Grey just seems like any other ordinary guy. On the inside, however, he is at war with himself and has been since childhood. Thomas is married to the woman of his dreams, has a beautiful two-year-old daughter, and is devoted to his teaching career. Regardless, everything around him in life seems to be falling apart. He inevitably turns to an old yet destructive solace: alcohol. Tensions rise, mistakes are made, and only a lonesome future awaits. Changes must be undertaken. That is always easier said than done, of course. Thomas is not alone in this fight, nevertheless. His closest friend, Darren, comes to the rescue. Ever the optimist, Darren seeks to aid Thomas in putting an end to the terrible anxiety and depression that plagues him. The two friends take on a venture that forces them to face their demons, to rethink what matters most, despite the strain this puts on their own relationship. Help also comes in so many unexpected forms, from the unlikeliest of ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction