Dumplings and Dynamite: A Sweet Historical Western Romance (Baker City Brides Book 6) by Shanna Hatfield (557 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 adventure. Order your copy today!

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Online Game: My Passive Skills Are Invincible: LitRPG Overpowered by Sophia Ava (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes 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 25 minutes 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 science-based quest filled with surprising adventures, discoveries and true love.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Proverbs Life Is A Much Better Life by James Thomas Lee Jr (1 Review)    Price verified 34 minutes 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 free." It must be stated, though, that this text has been one of the most interesting that this author has ever written. It started out with a simple idea a few months ago but has changed directions several times since that beginning. For one thing, it has been tedious to just come up with a meaningful title. In the beginning, the title was "The Consequences of Sin Often Exceeds the Pleasures of Sin." But it did not stay that way for very long. Next it was changed to "The Consequences of Sin." But it did not stay that way for very long either. After that, it was next changed to "Bad Decisions Usually Lead to Bad Consequences." It did stay that way for a few days. But then it was changed again to "The Secret to Making Better Decisions." Later that same day, though, it was changed to "The Proverbs Approach to Better Decision-Making." Then a few days after that, it was changed to "The Proverbs Path to Fewer Unpleasant Consequences." A short while later, it was changed one more time to "The ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Italian Trap by K. E. Heaton (8 Reviews)    Price verified 52 minutes 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 far away from a war-torn Europe its death camps and destruction. If so, then Dicks killing days would be over forever, unless of course his past comes back to haunt him. In wartime death is expected, triggered by the need to survive, it is sudden and indiscriminate. In peacetime death is natural, part of life, something that comes around every so often, but usually in old age or brought about by natural causes. When motivated by revenge however it is altogether more sinister, strategic and premeditated.

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 on it; no, Deuce can't be told about the plan; and under no circumstances can she write about its existence. This is the story of a lifetime-- bigger than the Vinnie Colangelo story, which earned Deuce and the Journal a Pulitzer, and, for once, she has the support of her editor, but the Journal's lawyer appears daily, bringing warnings about "national security." What, Deuce seethes, could be a greater matter of national security than the safety of the city's children, who are being kidnapped and murdered? And this story has become very personal for Deuce, as she herself admits, lamenting her loss of objectivity. The hard-hitting journalist has fallen hard for a new guy: a savvy and charming eight-year-old boy named Charles with the face of an angel and the possibility of a bright future, but at great risk due to a life in foster care. Already the street-smart kid has revealed a depth of knowledge about the failures of DCFS and the machinery meant to protect him. For Deuce, every child ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

What a Wicked Duke Demands: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Emily Honeyfield (539 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 knows about Beth's family and her sister's disgrace, but he doesn't know that the mysterious man she ran away with is a lot closer to home than he realized... When the shadows of the past threaten their future, will Gerard and Beth find their way out or will the threatening darkness destroy their passionate affair once and for all? "What a Wicked Duke Demands" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

Pirates of the Wild West: A Time Travel Sea Adventure with a Western Twist by Bryan Cantrell (105 Reviews)    Price verified 34 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 high-stakes action, pulse-pounding gunfights, and unexpected alliances, "Pirates of the Wild West" immerses readers in a daring tale of survival and redemption. Buckle up for an exhilarating journey that will leave you clinging to the edge of your seat. This rollicking adventure is an absolute must-read for enthusiasts of swashbuckling tales, time travel escapades, and the untamed allure of the Wild West. Get ready to trade in your flintlock pistol for a Colt .45 and embark on an unforgettable quest alongside these iconic pirates as they navigate a time-bending clash of two legendary eras.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Buying Curves Bundle: Five Steamy Curvy Shorts by Roxie Wilde (9 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 you smoldering. This is book one in a series, but each is a standalone read with a bad boy alpha and the voluptuous woman he can't get enough of! No cliffhangers, no cheating. A Dangerous Proposition. Samantha: A year ago I walked away from my life. I left behind a nursing job I loved, a New York penthouse apartment. And the man who nearly broke my soul like he broke my heart. The last thing I need right now is more trouble. Jet Jones and his daring proposal are exactly that. He's the leader of the Freedom Fighters MC. Technically my boss. It's the most dangerous type of adventure: The kind worth risking it all for. Jet: I run my MC the same way I ran my unit in Afghanistan. Keeping things efficient and precise means minimizing the unexpected. Sam is more than unexpected. She's an IED, thrown right in the middle of my well-run, organized plans. And right now, I need her. In more ways than one. Hold on tight! This 90 minute BBW alpha male MC romance packs some serious heat. No ...

Genre: Romance

Trilogy II: Crime Suspense Mystery by James Chapman (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 soon finds herself immersed in a dark and mysterious adventure. She has lived alone in the old house for the last three and a half years since her mother died and never before had felt there was any need to think she should be afraid. But Jennifer does experience real fear and in the depths of the darkness she discovers a love that is destined to change her life forever. MAYBE TOMORROW After tragic events cause her to lose the only love that she has known, Monica enters into a world of dark visions which threaten her survival and sanity, but she knows that she must not give up hope and perhaps eventually she will triumph. All she has to hold onto are her dreams and ambitions of how one day she will be successful and that maybe tomorrow it will happen for her. The story line is drawn from Monica's many diary entries which depict a tale of courage, determination and the winning of a fight against all the odds. Through Monica's sad eyes you will witness many events of sorrow, anger and ...

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

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 tailing a friend's husband to a seedy warehouse. There, he's killed on her watch. She also finds an abandoned kitten destined to become hers. But in between kitty litter, kibble, and purrs, she's determined to find out whodunit. "Heather Haven makes a stellar debut in Murder is a Family Business. Highly recommended." Sheldon Siegel. NY Times Best Selling Author A WEDDING TO DIE FOR A groom arrested for murder puts a crimp in any wedding, no matter who designs the bridal gown. The nuptials of Lee Alvarez's best friend is threatened, so Lee goes south of the border in search of the real killer. And maybe a little romance. Or is it a case of When Cupid's Wings Start Flapping, Take Cover? "This cozy mystery has it all - romance, suspense, comedy, and a detective you'll fall hard for." BestThrillers Reviews DEATH RUNS IN THE FAMILY Competitive foot racers are dropping like flies, which sends Lee Alvarez to Vegas disguised as a dancer in a lounge lizard's act. When she uncovers a ...

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 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Marquis's Pursuit (The Leeward Islands Series Book 5) by Lorri Dudley (129 Reviews)    Price verified 2 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 ailing friend arrive, sparks ignite, but Evelyn fears the revealing of her secrets will burn her to ash. The elusive Evelyn may tend to Charlie's well-being, but she stirs Max's protective nature. He'd like nothing more than to remove her from the wretched employment of Edward Rousseau, yet that might endanger Charlie's health even more. Refusing to give up on a miracle, Max waters her guarded heart, certain beauty will rise out of ashes. But when her secrets come to life, will love be worth the price?

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 and up to his old tricks. Time is running out, but the antidote for the curse is proving impossible to find. To save her sisters and stop Eric's army, Carly has some tough choices to make. But will she choose duty and sisterhood, or the kind of passion that comes around only once in a lifetime?

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 determination ignites like a flickering ember, and she dares to dream of escape. Within the pages of this memoir, witness the intricacies of her plotting, the blossoming of her spirit, and the threads of hope interwoven amidst the tapestry of her existence. Yet, just as her plans take shape, a sudden incident shatters the fragile equilibrium, forever altering the course of her life. With haunting prose and raw emotion, Cult Child unveils the heart-wrenching tale of resilience and transformation, painting a vivid portrait of a life irrevocably changed by the shadows of a clandestine world. "Poignant, gripping and ultimately triumphant, Vennie Kocsis' "Cult Child" will leave you inspired by the pure strength of will that children use to cope themselves through trauma. Her fortress is no bigger than the space between her ears; but through quiet internal resistance, Sila halts her opponents and outlasts their ten year siege." Dolon Hickmon, author of "13:24".

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

The Secret of Avenfore: William the Kingfisher by Santiago Ros (Santiago Ros Ramos) (42 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 malevolent Ignatius Nosmorum, also known as the Wicked Crow. Together, they embark on a quest to recover a coveted book of secrets that has been missing for centuries. Their journey takes them from Avenfore to the bustling streets of London, where they face treacherous encounters and daring escapes. As they follow the trail of Mr. Seblean's clues, the trio discovers the existence of the Book of Knights Templar Errant, a relic of immense power and significance. "The Secret of Avenfore: William the Kingfisher" is an enthralling tale of mystery, adventure, and friendship. Join William and his companions as they confront their fears and unravel ancient secrets against all odds. Brace yourself for a world filled with spies, intrigue, and excitement. In this captivating story, bravery conquers fear and problems find solutions through friendship and love. Young readers will be captivated from beginning to end.

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 misery caused by his years of warfare across Europe. Powerful, dramatic, colorful and impossible to put down, Napoleon Bonaparte is a biography as complex, challenging and fascinating as the legend himself.

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 readers, including, strong language, mature adult content and situations, trauma, and pregnancy. Also included: taboo relationships - stepbrother, professor, childhood best friend, and stepbrother's best friends in the harem. Enjoy! Edited: April 2023

Genre: Romance

Territorial War by Lewis McDonald (2 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes 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 34 minutes 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, real-world examples, and practical études, Nestor shows you how to create a personalized productivity toolkit that surfaces the right information when you need it. You'll learn concrete skills for capturing and surfacing notes, crafting clear tasks, using hubs like bins and projects, planning agendas, as well as leveraging recurrence in recurring tasks, procedures, templates, and automations. Plus you'll learn to think big-picture and plan long-term using stable, flexible roles rather than arbitrary goals. Whether you're an experienced productivity enthusiast or just starting out, The Rhythms of Productivity provides a clear roadmap for taking more meaningful action with less effort. Discover how to: • Build Productivity Bridges to streamline your workflows • Use the power of hubs to organize and surface relevant information • Plan agendas that harmonize your tasks and events • Capture recurrence to save time and mental energy • Define roles to align your actions with ...

Genre: Business & Money

Night Tricks (Midnight Magic Book 1) by Richard Amos (1,239 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Rescue Her Heart: The Heart Series by M. L. Taylor (55 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 trust. She comes to realize that her greatest enemy is the darkness within herself.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

A Vagabond Journey Around the World: A Narrative of Personal Experience by Harry Alverson Franck (DigiCat) (24 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes 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 world and the people who inhabit it.

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 highlight of the book, however, is the recipes. With 350 to choose from, you'll be cooking up a storm. From busy-morning breakfasts to holiday dinners to versatile sauces, healthy cooking is just the seal of a lid and press of a button away. Recipes include: • Variety of steel-cut oats, like vanilla latte oats and savory mushroom-sage oats • Shredded pork and chicken for tacos, burritos, and salads • Hearty chilis for cold nights • Chunky and creamy soups, like chunky potato, creamy tomato, and chicken wild rice • Spicy salmon and mahi-mahi • BBQ ribs • Paleo recipes like mango chicken and pork rib stew • Vegan dishes like seasoned sweet potatoes and lentil Sloppy Joe's • Desserts like cheesecakes and bread puddings That list is just a smidgen of what you'll find in the cookbook. If healthy cooking has been a chore for you and your family, and you've felt like giving up, this book will motivate you to keep going. The Power Pressure Cooker XL makes cooking fun ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Legally Yours (Spitfire Book 1) by Nicole French (6,496 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours 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

Perhaps a Little Madness by C J Martin (Independently published) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 34 minutes 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 obsession. Bracken Ranch is the place to be if you want to hang out with your best friends, family, or Friendsamily. Ashlee Bracken-Harrison is the ring leader of the clan and everyone knows it. Things don't get approved without the Stamp of Ash. No one in Friendsamily would have it any other way; especially her husband, Avery. But what if one of their own wants to leave? Can they survive the pain of losing one friend? Find out in Southwind Lesson, book ten of the Southwind Series. Southwind Lesson is a delightful, contemporary romance novel jammed full of quirky and fun moments between characters. It will leave you begging for more from your favorite family in Kansas and the Southwind Series.

Genre: Romance

Can A Woman Preach?: By What Authority by Joseph Brice (BCMG) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes 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 again, "Go to your mother's church!" When I arrived, an usher was greeting me at the door, and to my surprise, it was a guy known in our old neighborhood for doing drugs. I looked at him in surprise; he looked like a new man, and I asked, what are you doing here? He said, "I have been attending this church for over three years and have been clean of alcohol and drugs; what are you doing here? I didn't give him an answer, but somehow, seeing him made me feel a little at ease. He asked me where I would like to be seated. As I entered the sanctuary part of the church, the pastor was already preaching but closed her Bible. She said, God just changed my message. He said, "TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION!" This is the third time I have heard these words in one morning, and they are getting my attention. This pastor started preaching about the love of God through Jesus and how he came to this world to save sinners. How his love for us, the shedding of his blood, the price he paid, and passion ...

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 story, accessible to a wide audience. The Ballad of Kim & Gary is a romance story with a narrow target audience. It is not necessary to read both books to understand the story in either one, nor is it necessary to read them in order. All net royalty income from the sale of this book (including free promotional copies) will be donated to children's charities. Please consider making an additional donation to the children's charity of your choice, or visit sarahmbeers.com for some suggestions and direct links to charitable organizations.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Bewitched, Bothered, and Beheaded, book 10 of the Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries by Heather Haven (33 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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, including shootings, drownings, kidnappings, and oncoming SUVs. It seems he's left a chunk of his fortune to a tontine, to be divided among his two ex-wives, current cheating wife, twin nephews, and devoted butler -- with the last survivor enjoying the whole income. Someone evidently can't keep a cool head on their shoulders. Fans of PI stories, cozy mysteries, and women sleuths will lose their own heads over Lee Alvarez and her adorable (and vexing) family of investigators! Lee's sharp and funny like her fellow female protagonists Kinsey Millhone (Sue Grafton) and Stephanie Plum (Janet Evanovich), but she cleans up better - say, Nora to her dapper husband's Nick. And the rest of the large, loving, interfering, and resourceful Alvarez family will delight lovers of Lisa Lutz's family series, The Spellman Files.

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 Pitstick MA, DC, Bestselling Author, of "Soul Proof", "Radiant Wellness", SoulProof.com SoulPhone.com "A comprehensive illustration and collection of profound transformational experiences. A true validation of the multi-dimensional, expanded consciousness that is accessible to all. 'Gathering at the Doorway' opens up endless pathways for any seeker to be left with inspiration and an enriched outlook on the nature of consciousness."--Jacob Cooper, LCSW, Near-Death Experiencer, and Bestselling Author of "Life After Breath" Camille Dan's latest work is an anthology of chapters by a group of over 40 authors worldwide that include accounts of personal experiences, scientific research, and photographic evidence of survival of consciousness and afterlife communication. This book is a collection of stories written by authors from nearly every continent around the world who come from various backgrounds, ages, walks of life, beliefs, cultures, practices, stories and histories, grieving and losses, ...

Southwind Vacation: When It's Time to Unwind by Mel Schanz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes 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 feelings for one-another. Will this trip between strangers end in disaster? Or... Will they find the one thing they've both been missing? Ashlee and Avery, along with the rest of the Bracken Ranch clan, are busy as ever with life in Kansas. It's summer. The perfect time to fall in love. Ashlee watches as her niece, Sarah, falls for the resident cowboy, Dusty. Ah... young love. Only... Her brother, Toby, will kill her when he finds out she let it happen. But who is she to stop love? Southwind, Kansas is the perfect place to call home, fall in love, or take a vacation. Southwind Vacation is a delectable, contemporary romance novel full of love, laughter, and friends in continuation of the Southwind Series.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Behind Blue Eyes: An Epic Sci-Fi Action-Adventure (Behind Blue Eyes Book 1) by Anna Mocikat (554 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes 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 Cyberpunk into the modern age!" "Anna Mocikat is the Queen of Cyberpunk!" "A history of tomorrow!"

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

An Everyday Anxiety by Andrew John Bell (7 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes 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 people. It soon becomes a journey that reveals hidden secrets, grave revelations, and surprising twists. The author wrote this novel to highlight mental health awareness, given his own personal struggles. It blends humour and poignancy, amid real-life scenarios, in the hope of helping to break the wrongful stigma still attached to mental health ailments. There is always a light in the darkness... ** Reviews ** "As a sufferer of anxiety this book interested me just from the title... Throughout the book there are coping mechanisms which I made a conscious note of, to try when mine flares up. It is also quite heart-breaking and had tears rolling down my cheeks when reading it." Julie M - Amazon, UK. "It was an honest account of someone in the throes of anxiety and depression and so true to life. The ups and downs of his life - and that of the people who were close to him - kept me interested throughout." Jill S - Amazon, UK. ** Trigger Warning ** This book contains scenes which ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Wild Animals of North America: Intimate Studies of Big and Little Creatures of the Mammal Kingdom by Edward William Nelson (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In Edward William Nelson's 'Wild Animals of North America', the reader is taken on a comprehensive journey through the diverse wildlife found in the continent. Nelson's detailed descriptions and vivid imagery bring to life the habitats and behaviors of various North American animals, making this book an essential source for nature enthusiasts and researchers. Written in a scientific yet accessible style, the book provides valuable information on the ecological significance of these animals and their importance in the natural world. Nelson's work fits into the tradition of natural history writing, offering readers both educational content and literary enjoyment. As a renowned naturalist and explorer, Edward William Nelson was deeply passionate about studying and protecting the wildlife of North America. His extensive fieldwork and research led him to compile this thorough guide to the region's wild animals, showcasing his dedication to conservation and scientific knowledge. Nelson's expertise and love for nature shine through in this seminal work, making it a valuable contribution to the field of natural history. I highly recommend 'Wild Animals of North America' to anyone interested in learning about the fascinating wildlife of the continent. Nelson's meticulous observations and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for both scholars and casual readers alike.

Genre: Science & Math

Heart-on (Alphabitch Soup Book 2) by Jill Ireland (17 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Heart-on is the continuing story of Charlie Hutton, raunchy, fast-talking, beguiling beauty, and Sir Conner FitzGerald, spectacular, unattainable married aristocrat. Their saga spans three centuries and chronicles the many twists of fate that guide their ill fated destinies. It is a romantic comedy adventure and I strongly recommend that you read Alphabitch Soup before reading this sequel, as there will be many baffling things that don't make sense otherwise.

Genre: Romance

YONDER by Amos Ortiz (1 Review)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Upon his death, an ordinary man is taken to the Celestial City, where he learns that the average life he lived on Earth is of the highest value in Paradise.

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Shattered Reflection by Cynthia Poulos (8 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

In this compelling tale, Lyla, a woman whose husband vanishes under mysterious circumstances, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The story unfolds when Angela finds Jason (now Avery) beaten and without memory, revealing a complex web of secrets, lies, and unexpected bonds. Lyla's pursuit of the truth takes her through a rollercoaster of emotions, from mourning her husband's death to reclaiming her voice and power and possibly finding love. Friendship and family shine bright with the support of her mother and best friend, Tyler. The trio forms the weirdest version of the three amigos to date. The narrative explores themes of love, lust, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Genre: Romance

The Fifth: Indoctrinated City by Chris Sykes (4 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

"A remarkable tale of the frightening consequences of hatred and discrimination." - Kirkus Reviews With a fascist majority in the British Parliament, the UK falls to the hatred unleashed by that vote. When the government is no longer held to account, new laws are passed making certain people illegal. They are hunted by the Patrol. But under the streets of York lies a maze of tunnels, built from history, and filled with society's rejects. When one family tries to flee, Jenny finds her long lost father. Her brother, Jack, is taken north to join the British Liberation Army. This is theaction-packed thriller aboutunchecked hatred flooding a nation. Revolution is coming. Will The Fifth be ready? Reviews "although it begins as a dystopian thriller, soon develops strong sci-fi elements that aren't to be missed by science fiction fans. Dealing with a host of delicate subjects (with a trigger warning that also includes a message of hope at the start of the book which I appreciated) I feel that the author navigates this story well. It is very well-written and I was immersed in the character development of both Jenny and Jack, following on with Jenny's missions and hoping for improvements for Jack. This story is action packed, with twists that I could never have predicted and I would recommend for readers in the older YA market. I was eager to find out exactly what was happening and wanted to read the book in one sitting." - LoveReading / LoveReading4kids Ambassador (Indie Books We Love) "Sykes truly excels at unexpected turns regarding both the plot and cast. Some characters, for example, aren't as amiable as they seem, and more than one death is genuinely shocking. This book, even with its stark ending, could either be a stand-alone or a series opener. A remarkable tale of the frightening consequences of hatred and discrimination." - Kirkus Reviews

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Beloved: A Dark Mafia Romance Novel (Montavio Brotherhood) by Jane Henry (1,396 Review)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

The moment I meet Ricco Montavio, my world tilts on its axis. Hotter than hell and maddeningly dominant, he's suddenly in my world on the regular: in my massage studio, at my daughter's preschool, on my front porch, in my every waking thought... Why me? I'm a rule follower. A single mom just trying to make ends meet who was not looking to hook-up with anyone... much less a King of the Boston Underworld who makes his own rules. Every fiber of my being screams at me to run. But instead... I kneel. I submit. I plummet headlong into a love affair with the most dangerous man I've ever met, a man who's clearly keeping secrets. I know Ricco Montavio breaks people for a living. I can only hope his secrets don't break me.

Empire Under a Dying Sun by Joseph O. Doran (7 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

What use is magic, when your sun is dying? Empress Anyosa and her loyal general Sethes are ill-prepared to respond when, without warning, the sun changes colour and fire-like devastation starts to rain from the heavens. Anyosa is a young ruler struggling to assert her authority against a rebellious royal court, while Sethes is an old warhorse beset by personal demons. Three holy relics hold the key to protecting their people from the coming devastation, but the Empire only has one, and so Sethes and Anyosa must decide how far they are willing to go to obtain the other two. As Sethes wages an unprovoked war against the Shalisun Sultanate to steal one, Anyosa strives to hold her people together as the calamity takes its toll. And all the while, the possessor of the third relic, the Kingdom of Asdor, looks on hungrily at the Empire of Kelamenai... And yet the question remains: politics, war, honour... what are their worth, when the world is ending around you?

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Healthy Soup Recipes Cookbook: 101 Quick, Easy and Delicious Soups From Around the World by Jago Holmes (17 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Do You Want A Range Of Healthy, Wholesome Soups That Are Easy To Make, Quick, Healthy And Wholesome? If You Answered "Yes" To Any Of The Above, Then This Cookbook Is Perfect For You. Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds, boost your immune system, or simply enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones, the "Healthy Soup Recipe Cookbook" has something for everyone! Dive into a world of flavor and wellness with this collection of delicious, nourishing recipes designed to tantalize your taste buds and support your journey to a healthier, happier you. Inside you'll discover: ? Over 100 soup recipes for any occasion, including modern takes on comforting classics, new exotic flavors, and innovative twists on traditional favorites. ? Expert tips and tricks for perfecting your soup-making skills, from selecting the freshest produce to mastering the art of seasoning. ? Nutritional information for each recipe, so you can make informed choices about what you're putting into your body - Perfect for low fat diets! ? Beautifully descriptive photographs that will inspire you to get creative in the kitchen and elevate your soup game to new heights. ? Chapters dedicated to soups and stew cooking from all the main food groups including vegetarian, vegan, beef, chicken, pork, seafood and fish - So you're sure to find a recipe to suit you. Crafted by certified personal trainer and nutritional expert - Jago Holmes, this cookbook is your ultimate guide to creating delicious, wholesome soups that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized all day long. Inside the "Healthy Soup Recipes Cookbook," you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes bursting with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and nutrient-rich ingredients. From hearty vegetable stews to creamy bean soups, each recipe is thoughtfully curated to provide a satisfying and nutritious meal that will warm your body and soul. With simple instructions and easily accessible ingredients, this is one of those cookbooks that ...

Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting

The Christmas Nemesis List by Dani Hall (24 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Spencer hates peppermint. She hates holiday parties. She keeps a running tally of all the things she despises about Christmas. And when Spencer meets a new coworker who is strangely quiet, she immediately adds him to her enemy list. Ary -- who is tall, dark, and broody -- finds Spencer's long list of holiday dislikes amusing. He discovers Spencer is spending Thanksgiving alone, and she begrudgingly accepts his invitation to join him for the holiday. Spencer quickly becomes captivated by Ary, who is exceptionally thoughtful. Ary, determined to get closer to Spencer, makes a wager that he can eliminate all of the items on Spencer's holiday hate list before New Year's. Spencer accepts the bet, and Ary endeavors to give her new and heartwarming holiday experiences. Between Christmas movie marathons, tree farms, and family gatherings, Spencer feels a sense of holiday magic for the first time in a long time. And even though her ex begins making appearances, and her boss is behaving strangely, Spencer finds herself falling in love with more than just the items on her Christmas nemesis list.

Genre: Romance

The Pretty Beach Thing: A small town gorgeous escapism romance. by Polly Babbington (1,701 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

Welcome to Pretty Beach - a complete set of heartwarming feel-good, small town stories with romance, community and friendship set in a to-die for British seaside town perched just off the English south coast. ? Come and make acquaintance with total bookworm Lotta Button and her fake dating escapades. You'll fall head over heels for her - she's going to be the new best friend you didn't know you needed. ? Arriving at what she has calculated as more or less the middle of her life, things for bookworm Lotta Button, her nose always stuck in a book, are not going at all the way she planned. With that thing they call life throwing all the hurdles it can her way as a new year rolls around, she hits rock bottom and wonders how she's ever going to crawl her way back up. When she finds herself at yet another family wedding in the lobby of a country house, she bumps into a man, and little does she know, he is going to become quite the feature in her world. He needs a partner for a business deal, and a few little white lies she's told mean he could help her out too... With a book always as her companion, Lotta embarks on a fake relationship and the story unfolds before our eyes, what Lotta thought was going to happen in her year doesn't quite pan out that way at all. Watch from the sidelines as Lotta not only embarks on a fake dating relationship but also finds herself in a house whereupon she gets to fulfil all her reading retreat dreams and set up her very own library. Reading goals right there before our eyes. ? The new Polly book - not just a romance book, a Polly Babbington romance book. 'When you fall in love with the heroine by the end of chapter one you know you're in a Polly book. A deliciously written fake dating trope romantic comedy which will keep you falling deeper in and turning the page late into the night. Loved it.' ? romcom readers on contemporary romance author Polly Babbington: 'If I could give 6 stars I would! I devoured this in a day. You won't ...

Genre: Romance

WTF! A Celebration of the Popular Arts in Sociology by Robert Khoury (6 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Sociology celebrates the popular arts! TV, Sunday comics, monster movies, professional wrestling, dumpstering, college football, bathroom graffiti, strippers, telephone pranksters, Peeping Toms, class clowns, the college sorority, the streetcorner preacher, the drive-in movie, good and evil, and more -- see familiar, everyday people and things in an offbeat, surprising way, and blow your mind to what sociologists have discovered about how you shape the world, and how the world shapes you.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Beginning of Our Ending (Love in Maple) by Sydney Reneé (28 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A Tale of Love and Loss Skye Rose met the love of her life, Desmond Walker, at a college party during her third year attending Maple University. She was immediately smitten when she laid eyes on him. At that moment, Skye knew they'd be in each other's lives forever. Everything was falling into place for the two love birds until they experienced a heartbreaking miscarriage. Losing their unborn child changed everything, including their fairytale relationship. Tired of moving through life as if nothing happened, Skye asks for a break and ends up meeting someone new, putting an official end to what she thought would be forever. Fast forward six months. Skye goes to buy pregnancy tests. The last person she expected to run into was her ex. Now, every emotion she thought she'd buried deep resurfaces, creating a tug-of-war between her heart and mind.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Berserker : A Tom Keeler Thriller: Book 5 by Jack Lively (General Projects Limited) (1,989 Review)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

The latest thriller in the Tom Keeler series! Tom Keeler is in Ankara, Turkey, on a joint CIA / JSOC mission. A routine signal from a safe house is missed and he's the one sent to check it out. Things get a little tricky from there. The missed signal leads Keeler on a devastating journey into the heart of the Syrian civil war. He needs to beat the clock and get to a wounded comrade before it's too late. At the same time, multiple intelligence agencies are drawn to a mysterious woman, who might or might not be related to the most wanted man on the planet. BERSERKER sees Tom Keeler join forces with resilient allies, fighting the toughest of enemies in the fog of war. Get ready for an intense experience! _______________ 'Keeler is a thoughtful intelligent character who never gives up and I hope Jack Lively doesn't give up on his adventures. This one was pure gold!' - Amazing Grace 'Awesome and action packed. If you like bad guys getting what they deserve, then this book serves up a large heaping of that for you! Very fast-paced.' - D. Campbell 'The author gives you plenty to get your reading chops into; far more than just a one man army dispatching the bad guys. Immersive and feel good. This is the real deal.' - Lagoon If you read only one book this year, this is it. A dazzling tour de force from the mind of one of the most talented writers working today. Action, adventure, courage, evil, and characters you can sink your teeth into. If you're looking for a new thriller series that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further. Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and Brad Thor's Scot Harvath.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Woman of the Year by Elena Shalneva (67 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"AN OFTEN-GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT AN EXECUTIVE WHO SELLS HER SOUL IN HER QUEST FOR SUCCESS." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS "SHALNEVA UNFOLDS HER STORY OF CLAUDIA'S SOLITARY ENDEAVORS ("STARING AT A SCREEN LATE AT NIGHT, WAITING FOR A MESSAGE, FROM SOMEONE, ANYONE, DESPERATE TO SAY SOMETHING, WATCH ANOTHER SOUL RESPOND") WITH A GOOD DEAL OF NARRATIVE SKILL, DOVETAILING THE CHARACTER'S LATER PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL UNHAPPINESS WITH AN INTRIGUING PLOT... " -- KIRKUS REVIEWS Gilded life of top London banker Claudia Moreau is rocked to its foundations when two strangers unexpectedly cross her path: a scruffy middle-aged au pair in her local park, and a teenage boy of ravishing beauty. When Claudia discovers the au pair's real identity, she makes an impulsive decision that costs her career and wealth. As her world falls apart, Claudia sets in motion a chain of events that lead to the destruction of the woman, the boy - and her own. On 23 November 2011, Claudia Moreau walks onto the stage of the Dorchester Ballroom to accept the prestigious Woman of the Year award. But Claudia doesn't like women - and to some, she had done considerable harm. Like her old colleague Leonora, whom Claudia had framed, suspecting that Leonora knew a secret from her past. After two decades as a corporate high-flyer, Claudia has money and clout. But her life had long become a blur. One fine autumn morning, four years later, on a park bench in Notting Hill, Claudia meets a dishevelled woman in a gaudy pink coat. The woman introduces herself as Maya Tango, but it's an alias. What is her real name? And why is she hiding it? Soon after, at her gym, a boy with mahogany hair and Street Carver skateboard under his arm approaches her. She is beautiful, can they meet again? For reasons she cannot tell him, Claudia rejects the boy. But she thinks of him every moment of the day. Next spring, in the window of Halcyon Galleries, Claudia spots a magnificent photograph of a woman splayed naked on a ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Southwind Mystery: When You're Desperate for Answers by Mel Schanz (6 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Kassandra Pearson grew up without answers to the many questions she had surrounding her biological father. Her mother never answered a one. Her Aunt Susie and Uncle Brian were almost as vague. She knew she had to figure the mystery out for herself. So... With little money and hardly any clues, she decides to take off for Southwind, Kansas. The one clue she believes will unlock the mystery. James Reynolds, aka: Rat, is a hard-working craftsman under Avery Harrison's watchful eye. He's not yet looking for a woman to share his life with. No. He's content being an apprentice. When the strange, yet pretty, young woman shows up in town, he can't help but throw himself in her path. He's intrigued by all Kass brings to town. Including the mystery behind her. The Bracken Ranch is preparing for Christmastime, a double wedding ceremony, and a much-needed vacation amongst friends. Avery is caught completely off guard with the shock of his lifetime. Is it possible he will find answers to questions he's held over sixteen years? With the recent vandalism, a mysterious teenager in town, and Friendsamily growing by the person, Ashlee is the calm throughout the storm. The Ranch has never been more alive than when a good mystery, needs solving. Southwind Mystery is a bewitching, contemporary romance novel of friends and family living their best life. A pleasantly entertaining continuation of the Southwind Series.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Winter Crash: Book ONE in the Dean Investigations P.I. Mystery Series by K.W. Bennett (15 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

An ex cop in a wheelchair, a med school drop out on crutches. Not your standard PI duo. After a hit-and-run car crash Caitlyn's life is put on hold. Her broken leg refuses to heal, and she is questioning her future career plans as a doctor. She realizes the only way forward is to find out what happened, who hit her and left her to die, and - most importantly - who was at fault. She dust off her (very average) hacking skills, and enlists the help of Thomas Dean; a former-cop-turned-PI, and a permanent wheelchair user after a spinal cord injury. He hopes he still has what it takes to get the job done. But what Caitlyn first shrugs off as paranoia, a daily reminder of the annoying post-crash nightmares, turns out to be a real threat. In their search for the perpetrator, they stumbled on a bigger case than they had planned for. If you like PI mysteries somewhere in between cozy and thriller with some humor mixed in, then this book is for you.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Strange Fire Indeed: A Charismatic Response to John MacArthur’s Strange Fire by Gerard Laudat (21 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

In this revolutionary work poised for a Second Reformation, Laudat draws out new definitions of God, miracles, apostleship, regeneration, sanctification, revival, prophecy, spiritual gifts, Spirit-baptism, evangelism, Pentecost, visions, election, creation, time, matter, the human soul, the Incarnation, the Holy Spirit, testing the spirits, the Fall of Man, and even theodicy. Consider just one example of Laudat's radical reforms. Every leader operates on a theory of how best to run the church in the aftermath of the 1st-century. What if God regards such theories as a man-made impertinence typically disqualifying us for revival? What if the Galatian epistle is exhorting us to simply wait upon Him for clear revelations that both unveil His will and revive us? If so, can a new Christian test and verify such revelations? Boldly tackling the hard questions, Laudat proposes new answers as startling as they are unprecedented.

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Water: The Witches of Shell Island: Book One by E.H. Demeter (16 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

REMEMBER YOU ARE WATER Nora Taylor had a perfect life. Until she didn't. After receiving a life-changing phone call on her twenty-first birthday, Nora is drawn to an island off the Oregon Coast to seek out answers surrounding her birth. Shell Island, the Salem of the West. CRY. CLEANSE. FLOW. Strange things begin to happen the moment she sets foot on the island. Plagued by animal attacks and nightmares, the strangest moment of all is when two local witches claim that she is one of them. The only normal one among them is Jasper. Sweet, sexy, unexpectedly helpful Jasper- the island's librarian. The more Nora learns about herself, the more she learned about him. Jasper made it harder and harder for Nora to do what she does best: run. LET GO. Searching for answers, Nora discovers that all is not what it seems, and Shell Island could very well be the key to unlocking her past, and her future.

Genre: Romance

Lotteryman: A Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Chilling Psycho by S.R. Buckel (19 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

A record New York Powerball. A psychotic IRS agent. A closet genius and his beloved Painted Lady. When Gus Fludd wins the lottery, his dream of restoring the ancestral Victorian--set deep in the Adirondacks--seems at hand. But just as the scaffolding rises and work begins, a psychotic IRS agent appears on his tumbledown porch, spouting demands and casting a deadly shadow over all his hopes. As Gus grapples with this sinister agent, his estranged wife suddenly returns, acting like an angel. His Dickensian brother first cajoles and then blackmails him for his 'share' of the money. Unwelcome fame comes next. Soon life curdles into paranoia as mysterious accidents and suspicous deaths follow the agent at every turn. It's not long before Gus's very sanity begins to collapse, just like his crumbling Lady. If he is to survive the agent from hell, he must revive his dormant brilliance. But can salvation come from the very thing that summoned the evil to his door in the first place? Dive into a thriller that is part Clive Barker, part Dickens. with a villain as disturbed as Dollarhyde and cool as Dexter.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Other Stages (Ballet Theatre Chronicles Book 4) by Terez Mertes Rose (23 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

They thought the professional ballet world was tough. Then they tried parenting. From the author of Outside the Limelight -- named a Kirkus Best Book of 2017 -- comes a story about parenting, the performing arts, surviving high school and fighting back, in this gripping finale to the Ballet Theatre Chronicles. Katrina Devries, having navigated the cutthroat world of professional ballet to arrive at the top, has found the perfect life as a principal dancer and mother of a three-year-old. But when her partner announces he's found true love elsewhere and moves out, Katrina's perfect world begins to crack. Devastated, she turns to April, her best friend among the company's artistic staff. April, a seasoned ballet master and parent, is confident she can solve any problem thrown her way and plants a distraction at the studios: a handsome young pianist, eager for work as an accompanist. Only it's April's teen daughter, not Katrina, who falls for him, hard. Now April's dealing with new, tougher problems on the home front and at the studios, where a celebrity choreographer's ballet featuring Katrina borders on disturbing. When he and his ballet display violence -- toward Katrina -- April must make a controversial decision that upends protocol and imperils the careers both she and Katrina have worked a lifetime to build. Other Stages chronicles the behind-the-scenes challenges of professional ballet, parenting and friendships, amid the journey of learning what to accept and when to fight back for what's right.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Darkness on the Horizon: Morgan Fischer #1 by Christopher Renna (30 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A masterful, coming-of-age thriller with emotional depth and heart-pounding horror. "A dark and gritty debut... with all the panache of a seasoned author. My cup of blood runneth over... and it's brilliant." -- READERS' FAVORITE Morgan Fischer dreams of completing high school and leaving behind his small-town life in Colby, Pennsylvania. Ever since his mother's passing, childhood friends have become his tormentors, and his father has spiraled into alcoholism and neglect. Over the summer, Morgan forms a close bond with Ava and Jonathan, the newcomers in town. They offer him the love and guidance that he lacks at home. As their relationship grows stronger, he discovers a dark secret that the older siblings share. Driven by his deep affection for them, Morgan vows to keep their secret safe. The quiet town is rocked by a string of violent murders. But the real danger comes with the arrival of a mysterious figure from Ava and Jonathan's past, bringing with him danger and chaos. As the threat intensifies, Morgan is thrust into a treacherous world of deceit and bloodshed. With a new reality to confront, Morgan must find the strength to fight for survival or risk dying in the process.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Cursed Odyssey by Frederick Martinus (12 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

December 31, 2044. January 1, 2045. August 17, 2045. Five families win golden passes, and they get a once-in-a-lifetime chance of going on board the Pinisi Elang to Emerald of the Equator. But their journey to its off-the-beaten-track sites turns to a nightmare when some of them deal with back-to-back death after failing to complete certain challenges in each area. As the remaining families are trying to adapt with the local wisdoms, they suddenly realize the importance of survival. Harder still, they must deal with another test: morality and their self-worth. Demo video of the novel is available on https://gla-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/2772394m_student_gla_ac_uk/Ec8x8IGnqFxPuOiFGrRnljwBuM736UBv_KX_9fULQGAdhA?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJPbmVEcml2ZUZvckJ1c2luZXNzIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXciLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJNeUZpbGVzTGlua0RpcmVjdCJ9fQ&e=d4uKcF Let's have a look at what readers are saying about the novel: "The Cursed Odyssey is an amazing novel by Frederick Martinus. I obviously recommend the book to everyone, especially those who are a big fan of epic fantasy or like to travel a lot. The quality of the writing, the wonderful messages each chapter is trying to convey, and unique world building that combines the concept of past mythological creatures and the future world are extraordinary. I never heard about Pinisi yacht and its construction in the UK before, like how and why it is made like that now make sense to me. What is more, this novel has plenty of entertainment values, like you get to know some awesome local songs and foods in different languages. After reading the story, I am interested in planning a vacation to Sulawesi this December and trying to familiarise myself with uta dada, a chicken curry that is said to be extremely spicy. This novel truly excites and enlivens my imagination and I thoroughly enjoy every single description in the story. It is worth reading! Certainly, get ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Flight of the Vessel (Vision Dream Series Book 1) by Robert Clifton Storey Jr (44 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Her destiny lies within the whispers of a dream... Step into a world where magic entwines with spirituality, where destiny unfolds in the whispers of a dream, and where love blossoms amidst the tumult of battle. "Flight of the Vessel" invites you to embark on a journey with Angelterra that transcends mere vengeance -- a tale woven with mysticism, romance, faith, and the unwavering resolve for justice. In a realm where the Heavenly Father's voice echoes through her dream, the Vision Dream, Angelterra, princess of Palzintine, is anointed with a sacred purpose. Her quest for vengeance is not merely personal; it's a crusade to liberate her conquered homeland and repel the encroaching darkness that threatens to engulf the world. Amidst the chaos, an enigmatic wizard crosses her path, igniting a forbidden passion that defies the boundaries of war and magic. As their bond deepens -- a bond that doesn't fully belong to just them -- Angelterra begins to suspect that love may be the key to unlocking the secrets of her own power and the salvation of her people from the sorcerer's tyranny. This gripping story is part of a larger saga that spans across five novels, each delving deeper into Angelterra's quest and the fantastical realms she traverses. Additionally, you will explore the journeys of many other captivating characters across a myriad of different parts of the world, each with their own story arcs and integral roles in the ultimate defeat of the evil sorcerer. From brave warriors to cunning strategists, to unlikely couples, their efforts converge to form the backbone of Angelterra's quest. From the ethereal Vision Dream to the heart-pounding battles against encroaching darkness, experience a tale that evolves with every turn of the page, and in every book of the series. For avid fantasy aficionados craving epic battles and mythical realms, for romance enthusiasts yearning for love stories that transcends time and adversity, for seekers of spiritual enlightenment ...

Genre: Fantasy

Defending Our Home: A Small Town Post Apocalypse EMP Thriller Boxset by Colton Lively (175 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

In a world ravaged by an unprecedented EMP onslaught, only the fiercest courage, unbreakable family bonds, and noble sacrifices can ignite a blazing trail of hope. Desperate to escape the icy grip of the city, Jane Dove leads her family through the treacherous terrain, driven by the hope of finding safety and warmth in a small, remote cabin outside Aspen, Colorado. With only their horses and sheer determination as their guide, they embark on a perilous journey that will test their resilience and bond like never before.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Girl Hunter: An addictive serial killer thriller with a shocking twist (Tess Winnett) by Leslie Wolfe (4,342 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

His pale skin is covered with the dirt I threw over his still-warm body. His hands, marked by a struggle that ended in blood, rest over his chest. His once vibrant, loving eyes are now forever closed. I am the one who consigned my husband to the damp earth of the Glades. "Wow. I think I just fell head over heels in love with a fictional character. Tess Winnett is one of the smartest FBI agents and profilers I have come across yet and with analytical skills to rival Sherlock Holmes. Hats off to Leslie Wolfe for easily the best thriller I have read in this genre for many, many years!" - Manie Kilianon ????? Seven months ago, I lost everything. I used to have it all. A successful career in television. A wondrous, glamorous life as a small screen celebrity. A handsome and loving husband who made my life complete. Until one day, everything I loved was ripped away from me. The day the Hunter took me. Somehow, I survived. As I refuse to answer the federal agent's questions about my ordeal, foreboding thoughts keep swirling in my head. I can't let them find out who killed my husband. I can't tell them what I endured. And there's one thing I absolutely must do. I must go back. Before it's too late. Caught in the enigmatic web of an unusual case, Special Agent Tess Winnett races against the ticking clock. A suspected serial killer is on the loose, hunting prey in the depths of the Everglades. Several women have vanished from the Miami coast, leaving only echoes of their existence. The clues to their fates? Locked away in the tortured mind of one survivor, TV celebrity Kiana Bayliss. Does she hold the key to saving them? Or is she the final piece in a terrifying puzzle? The Girl Hunter is a psychological crime thriller that draws readers into the murky waters of a serial killer's mind. Delve into a riveting journey of survival, secrets, and redemption. Fans of David Baldacci, Robert Dugoni, and James Patterson will be captivated by Leslie Wolfe's masterful ...

King Coal: A Novel by Upton Sinclair (DigiCat) (203 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Upton Sinclair's 'King Coal' is a groundbreaking work of literature that delves into the struggles of coal miners in the early 20th century, shedding light on the harsh working conditions, labor exploitation, and corporate greed prevalent in the coal industry. Sinclair's vivid descriptions and emotional storytelling style bring to life the hardships faced by the miners, making the reader feel their pain and suffering. The book is a social commentary that exposes the injustices of industrial capitalism and calls for reform and social change. It is a powerful and thought-provoking read that continues to resonate with readers today. Upton Sinclair's 'King Coal' is a must-read for anyone interested in labor history, social justice, or American literature. Through his powerful storytelling and compelling characters, Sinclair sheds light on important social issues and challenges readers to think critically about the world around them. This book is a timeless classic that remains relevant in today's society, making it a valuable addition to any reader's library.

Genre: History

Becky's Blessing: A Christian Romance (City of Edison Book 4) by Diane Lil Adams (29 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

If you are sensitive about the subject of incest, you might not enjoy this book. Matt Jacobs left St. Louis in disgrace when he was seventeen, after pulling one too many pranks at his uncle's church. Becky Alexander was fourteen and had a serious crush on Matt. Ten years later, she remembers that he could be such a nice guy... or such a bully. Deborah Boofer had a crush on him too and now that he's back, serving as interim pastor, she's determined to have him. An old church in danger of being razed, jobs in jeopardy, cats and dogs and horses needing a home... Sometimes God has a better plan!

Genre: Women's Fiction

Stay With You (Whisper Lake: Savage Brothers Book 1) by Melanie Shawn (2,034 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Just when Chrissy Caldwell thought things couldn't get any worse, life showed up and said, "Hold my beer." The past year had been a living nightmare, one she couldn't seem to wake up from. Thanks to her husband skipping town with his twenty-one-year-old assistant and defaulting on the mortgage, Chrissy was moving back into her great-aunt's dilapidated ranch-style home with her four kids -- which was not in her life plan but she was trying to make the best of it. So when her mysterious neighbor, who according to her friends was a Zaddy, offered to help with renovations she figured, why not? What's the worst that could happen? Ford Savage was used to life throwing him curve balls. He just never would've expected one to come at him in the form of a hot blonde who was a single mom to four kids. After raising twin girls as a single father and spending his days on construction sites, Ford was ready to live out his early retirement on his terms, which included solitude and fishing. So he ditched the big city, moved to a town the size of a postage stamp, and bought a house in the middle of nowhere without a neighbor in sight. His recluse plans hit a snag when the abandoned house down the road was suddenly inhabited by a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his childhood crush and her four kids. The best thing to do would be to keep his distance. His head knew that, he just wasn't sure his heart or hormones got the memo. Author's Note: Stay With You is a small-town, dual single-parent, next door neighbor, age gap romance. This tale of love features a type-A heroine who is down on her luck and a tattooed hero who is done being a white knight. Rounding out this fairytale cast is not one but two rescue dogs, a total of six children (can you say Brady Bunch?), supportive AKA meddling family and friends, and geriatric cupids who have their arrows cocked and ready to shoot. Caution: this book may restore your faith in love and humanity. Read at your own risk.

Genre: Romance

Eternal Experimental Effect Series Complete Trilogy Set (The RAMBA Chronicles: The Eternal Experimental Effects) by Erin Rickman (3 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

BLURB FOR UNEXPECTED CONSPIRACY When Blaire was pushed to pursue work after achieving her degree in Immunology, she unlocked a whole new world. The Ishka Virus proved to be hard to crack and the research she conducted alongside Dr Van Wick, Atlas, Kenji, and Hector put them all at risk. It's one thing to find a cure, but it's another to discover the DNA of the virus was out of this... realm. This book sees the group of young adults discover a whole new way of life, with a hint of love, drama and the unexpected. BLURB FOR UNEXPECTED UNIVERSE A-jax mentors the group to find their feet in the Land of Accomplishment, as Blaire, Maze, Kenji and Atlas train to become an elite team of combatants. As their power develops, so does their perception around the new universe they have settled in. Though, not everyone is adapting to the new Realm, and with classification day looming, the fear of separation is overwhelming -- are they typix, exohuman or something more? This book sees the young adults navigate through the six new realms, with a hint of friendship, vengeance and the unexpected. BLURB FOR UNEXPECTED DOMINION While attempting to avoid detection by RAMBA, Blaire's moral-compass leads to an unfortunate bargain. Now, Blaire, Maze, A-jax, Atlas, Hector and Keyum must fight for Kenji's freedom and the liberation of the realms' magical inhabitants. Meanwhile, darkness flows through Kaffan's world -- will Blaire get sucked into the Eminence's wrongdoing or will she fight against the secrets she discovers? This book sees the young adults fight for what's right with a hint of power, fear and the unexpected. INFORMATION Books 1-3 in the Eternal Experimental Effects Series and part of The RAMBA Chronicles An amazing journey through the relams with all of the fantasy folk you could imagine: wizards, warlocks, druids, fayfolk, vampires, shifters. The RAMBA Chronicles sees all your favourite fantasy creatures come together with a twist. Great for fans of J.R.R Tolkien, ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Ultimate DASH Diet Cookbook for Beginners: The Guide to Cook Healthy Food with Delicious and Easy Low Sodium Recipes. Includes a Manual to Create ... by Ellen Ruell (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

If you are interested in this book, it's likely you've heard about the low-sodium DASH diet, which was developed through research supported by the National HLB Institute (NHLBI) in the United States. Are you ready to discover a revolutionary approach to healthy eating with this diet? If yes, we are introducing the ultimate guide for enthusiasts and beginners alike - the DASH Diet Cookbook for Beginners 2024. Unlock the secrets of the DASH Diet Plan, meticulously crafted to provide essential nutrients while ensuring delicious and satisfying meals. Our cookbook is your gateway to mastering DASH Diet Meal Prep effortlessly, making healthy living a seamless part of your routine. Dive into a world of flavorful DASH Diet Recipes, carefully curated to tantalize your taste buds while prioritizing healthy low-sodium meals. In this book you will find: ? Understanding the principles of a DASH diet ? What to eat in a DASH diet and what to avoid ? DASH diet shopping list ? Many delicious and healthy food recipes ? Bonus chapter: The step-by-step manual to create a DASH-friendly personal meal plan. This is a unique chapter. Other books on the subject suggest a one-size-fits-all meal plan, but that's wrong. All people are different and need different amounts of calories. This book provides information on how to create your personalized meal plan tailored to you, taking into account your age, gender, weight, and physical activity. Are you dreaming of becoming happier with the help of a nutritious and delicious diet? The DASH Diet Cookbook for Beginners 2024 is your passport to achieving those goals. Immerse yourself in the flavors of natural ingredients for your health, seamlessly integrated into your daily life, and experience the joy of nourishing your body with wholesome DASH Diet Foods. Don't miss out on the opportunity to embrace a healthy diet. It's time to invest in yourself - the key to a vibrant life is just a cookbook away. ? Click "BUY NOW" and grab your copy ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Nocturnal Academy Complete Series Boxset [A New Adult Prison Academy Series] by Margo Ryerkerk (436 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The Nocturnal Academy boxset includes all four books in the series full of dark magic, sizzling romance, and heart-pounding adventure! In a world ruled by vamps, being half fae and magicless sucks. You know what's even worse? Being sold into slavery by your own mother. I am Onyx Logan, and my mother condemned me when she shipped me off to Nocturnal Academy. If I get lucky, the academy will mold me into a servant for rich vampires. If I'm not, I'll become a courtesan. But if the vamps think I'll take this lying down like a good little bitch, they're wrong. I don't have the means to escape Nocturnal Academy, but I have my eyes set on someone who does. Prince Preston Kallan, a handsome, pureblood fae teacher from the Summer Court, doesn't know who I am yet, but he will soon. At least that was the plan. Because as it turns out, nothing goes the way I expect. Titles include: Wicked Nobles Cruel Elites Vicious Royals Savage Monarchs Featuring a kickass heroine, forbidden love, and dangerous magic, fans of The Mortal Instruments, Vampire Diaries, and A Shade of Vampire, will love Nocturnal Academy! Get the boxset now for a limited time for only 99c! "This action-packed supernatural ride brings some great suspense, danger, magic and unexpected twist. It has an amazing storyline and awesome characters that kept me hooked from beginning to end." Amazon Reviewer "I highly recommend Wicked Noble to all fans of magic, fae, vampires, paranormal and fantasy." Amazon Reviewer "This book was an amazing new start to a thrilling new series. The characters are compelling and the story is beautifully written. I enjoyed it immensely." Amazon Reviewer "This book started off with a great opening scene. The main character is a wonderful blend of strength and sass. The villains are plentiful and you aren't sure who she could or should trust. Mysterious and twisted, the authors have captured my interest so thoroughly, I can't wait to read the next book in the series." Amazon ...

Genre: Fantasy

The Forever Pact (The Bachelors of Paradise Valley Book 1) by Jaimie Casey (486 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

What's that saying? What can go wrong will go wrong? I think that should be the saying for my life. I'm Pippa Chase. I was about to become Pippa Snothead, but then my fiancé cheated on me, and I called off the wedding... I'm heartbroken, but at least I avoided a horrible last name. And now, I'm on my way to Paradise Valley, Montana, to lick my wounds and figure out what's next in my life. I'm going to live with my childhood best friend, TJ Wyatt, on a ranch he bought. Ever since we were young, we had a pact that if one of us needed the other, we would be there for each other. Granted, TJ and I haven't seen each other since we were thirteen, and we stopped our barrage of letters and emails when we were eighteen. However, we still send Christmas cards yearly, and in one of them, he did say, "If you're ever in this part of the country, drop in." I don't think he meant it as literally as I took it. So, that's how I ended up living on a remote ranch, in a log cabin with a man who didn't seem quite as happy to see me as I thought he would be. But maybe it didn't help that I showed up in my wedding dress, and everyone in town thought I was his new bride. Oops! This may not have been my best decision, but I'm hoping that Paradise Valley can help to mend my broken heart.

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Summer Hearts: Stone Security & Investigations Book 1 by Scarlett Rosewood (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Summer Hearts Summer and I have been friends since we were kids. There is nothing I won't do for the sunshine haired girl who has been by my side through thick and thin. But assigning her to dangerous cases and watching her rush into situations without a second thought... I won't do that. I can't because my feelings for Summer go so much deeper than just friendship. All I need is for her to cross the wrong person, and knowing Summer, it's bound to happen, so I relegate her to a desk job as far away from the action as possible. Summer isn't one to be coddled, and she makes it clear that if I keep trying to wrap her in bubble wrap, she'll find a way to break free. So infuriating and headstrong... So gorgeous... She drives me crazy in more ways than I care to admit. When our agency is handed a murder case, I don't want Summer working on the case, but I can't lock her up in an ivory tower and slay all her dragons, especially since Summer insists she is more than capable of wielding the sword herself. There's only one compromise I'm willing to make: she can work on the case, but it will be with me as her partner. Previously released as Goddess of the NIght. New content added. Please note: This book contains content intended for an audience of 18 and older. Reader discretion is advised. Please see the start of the book for a full list of themes explored in this book.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Radical Encounter: The Stand-alone Sequel to Orlando Rock (Orlando Series) by William Kaufmann (1 Review)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

She's experimental, transgressive, and vulnerable. Madison never turns away from love, takes risks she shouldn't, and hears a Voice that comes out of nowhere. She would kill to protect the woman she loves and the man who loves her. Her child is everything. No one will take her away without a fight. She cries, she breaks down, she's angry, she's an artistic genius. Madison Ayana is dragged into a cosmic mystery that will change the future of humanity. Her drawings of an alien spacecraft have unwittingly laid bare the greatest government cover-up of all time. Revealing her source will shatter her life. Even under interrogation, she will not talk about voices she hears. She would be labeled crazy. Fearful and untrusting, her only hope is the lead agent who risks her career and her heart to become an unlikely ally. Madison is the key to understanding why an alien race would traverse the Milky Way to visit humanity. When a hacker group floods the internet with her alien vessel sketches, the two become tangled in politics and public hysteria. An FBI investigation lands them on the most wanted list. Branded as spies from outer space by conspiracists, and pursued by authorities, their intimate bond shapes their future as they struggle to survive the lies that spread across social media. Their only hope is to find the one scientist who believes her visions are real and will change the course of human history. What Madison sees is far greater than an alien spacecraft heading toward Earth. As the stakes escalate, she must confront her humanity, her ability to love, and her willingness to sacrifice. When a spherical object hedges closer to our planet, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Madison holds the brush that could write Earth's future. These highly advanced space travelers have a very personal reason for coming.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Gun Never Forgets: A Classic Western Adventure Novel by Ethan Westfield (1 Review)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

Colt Branch is a man on the run, battling not only the ruthless bounty hunters on his trail but also the fragments of his own shattered memory. After a perilous escape through the harsh landscapes of Arizona, a near-fatal fall erases his memory, leaving him to awake under the relentless desert sun with no recollection of his identity. Rescued by a benevolent trader, he is given a second chance at life in the small, dusty town of Rattler's Ridge. But as parts of his past start surfacing, Colt is left wondering: Can a man truly outrun his old sins, or are some ghosts too persistent to escape? The consequences of a life he can't remember threaten to catch up to him... Mary Plunkett, the spirited daughter of a local trader, dreams of a life beyond the confines of Rattler's Ridge. Trapped by duty and the memory of her mother's unfulfilled dreams, she yearns for the vastness of the ocean and the freedom it represents. When a mysterious stranger comes into her life, she sees a glimmer of the adventure she's longed for. But can she trust a man with no past? Is her heart safe with someone who might disappear as quickly as he appeared? As Colt's enigmatic past draws dangerous figures to Rattler's Ridge, he and Mary must stand together against a relentless foe determined to destroy their newfound happiness. Can their growing love survive the harsh truths waiting to be uncovered, or will the shadows of their pasts tear them apart? "The Gun Never Forgets" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Gods of Sanibel by Brian Cook (22 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"Cook's prose is often electric, especially the dialogue." - Kirkus Reviews A woman who decides to enter the five stages of grief at acceptance becomes trapped there and must force her way backward through the stages to reach denial in time to save her own life.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Deuce Mora Mystery Series Vol. 4-5 Plus Maximum Impact (The Deuce Mora Series Book 7) by Jean Heller (267 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Three gripping thrillers featuring hard-hitting reporter Deuce Mora - and a twisty, pulse-pounding Watergate-type cover-up of a massive plane crash A Jean Heller read guarantees an intricate, action-packed mystery. Here are three of her best: a locked-room murder puzzle embedded in a contemporary mob mystery, an international crime ring embedded in corrupt government, and a government cover-up that loops and careens to a shocking climax. Fiery, tough, athletic, and a dirty fighter when she has to be, journalist Deuce Mora tends to lean more heavily on her "investigative reporter" profile than her "lead columnist" title strictly requires. Rather than shying away from fights, she tends to pick them. Cases in point: Ill Wind and Black Marsh. She didn't have to go there. But she always does. Ill Wind Veteran reporter Deuce Mora is awakened in the pre-dawn hours and called to the scene of a gruesome hanging to identify the body of a dear friend, an FBI agent on the verge of taking down one of Chicago's biggest Mob operations. Deuce knows it's murder, but the authorities have no choice but to call it a suicide - the death scene was triple-locked from the inside. Black Marsh Deuce discovers a whole new dimension of danger when she wakes up in a swamp next to a plane crash, with no memory of how she got there - and in no shape to argue with the mysterious swamp hermit who claims he needs to hide her from the search helicopters circling above. He's the only help that's coming, since the forces of what passes for law and order in remote Joe Pye County are led by a sadistic sheriff steeped in the corruption Deuce came to investigate. Maximum Impact Three hundred thirty-three fatalities and no survivors. Investigating the deadliest accident in U.S. aviation history in which a new plane's engine disintegrated, reporter Steve Pace uncovers a Watergate-type cover-up involving the government and industrial leaders. Note: The character of journalist Steve Pace first appears in ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Last First Kiss (Hope Falls: Dorsey Men Book 3) by Melanie Shawn (2,738 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

They say time heals all wounds, but can it also grow new love? Hope Falls was a fresh start for Logan Dorsey whether he wanted one or not. After years as an undercover detective in New York, he needed to decompress. At least that was what he was telling people. The truth was a little more complicated than that. He'd been fighting demons no one knew about, and the only thing that kept the darkness at bay was thinking of the blonde, blue-eyed beauty that was his lighthouse in a sea of PTSD. But since Emma also happened to be his deceased best friend's widow, he knew he had to keep his distance... which proved to be difficult to do when she ended up staying under his roof. Hope Falls was the last place Emma Locke had ever thought she'd visit. But when her son, who is supposed to be at summer camp decided to take an impromptu trip to see his godfather to find out about his dad who passed six years earlier, that's exactly where she ended up. She decided to use the time to finish the book that was due to her editor months earlier. Losing her husband tragically had caused her to have a massive case of writer's block. As a romance author, inspiration as a single mom and widow was nonexistent. Well, that wasn't entirely true. It existed in the form of her late-husband's best friend. Logan awakened her dormant desires in ways she never dreamed possible, and she wrote that sort of thing for a living. The only question was, whether or not to turn her fantasies into realities. Author's Note: Last First Kiss (formerly titled Magic Kiss) is a single mom, hot cop, forced proximity, forbidden love, small town romance. The recipe for this HEA is one-part chiseled, ovary-tingling alpha hero, one-part stunning, off-limits romance author heroine, mix in a handful of well-meaning *cough* meddling family and friends, sprinkle with a dash of humor, add a handful of swoon-inducing heart, and serve with a large side of holy-hotness, mouthwatering sexy time. Bon appetite.

Genre: Romance

Dust & Dire by Emily Moon (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Magic didn't die with the last of the mages, it only went into hiding. Bram treats the district jail as his second home, the first one being the pub. Plagued by voices that get him into trouble, he finds out it's worse than being mad -- he's a mage. But knowing that doesn't stop the voices and the one that gets him in hot water the most might be his own. Cesa spends her days studying magic and the fog-like dire it flows through. She mourns a world where magic prospered and fears the loss of even more. When she has the chance to save a fellow mage, she starts to believe she will never find the world she dreams of from the safety of her room. They will have to decide whether there is more to be gained together, and how much they are willing to give up to find out.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

A Time To Grow Up: A Daughter's Grief and Growth Memoir by Larada Horner-Miller (4 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

When Larada Horner-Miller's father died in 1996, her mother told her, "Everyone grieves in their own way." AWARDS: • 2018 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards "Finalist" in 2 categories: E-book Nonfiction and E-book Cover • 2018 Book Excellence Awards "Finalist" in the Memoir category • 2018 Independent Press Awards "Distinguished Favorites" in the Memoir category • 2017 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing "Official Selection" in the BiographyAutobiographyMemoir category. • 2017 New Mexico-Arizona book awards "Finalist" in 2 categories: Biography (Other) and E-book Nonfiction. Horner-Miller took these words to heart when her mother passed away in 2013. She discovered that writing poetry was the best way of working through her fresh grief. Eventually she penned dozens of intimate, heartfelt poems about her parents' lives and legacies and her deep sorrow and gradual recovery. Now she has gathered those verses into her first collection, A Time to Grow Up. Horner-Miller discusses the emotional challenges of caring for her parents at the end of their lives. Her words will strike a chord with any worried caretaker or child watching over ailing but fiercely independent loved ones. As Horner-Miller explores the nuances of bereavement through her poetry, she provides inspiration and comfort for readers coping with the same burdens. While many of her poems explore the depths of her anguish, others exude humor and warmth -- a reminder that there is still always light in the world. In addition to her poems, Horner-Miller includes biographical sketches about her mother and her father, as well as appendices that provide coping tips, suggested activities, and resources for others dealing with intense bereavement. REVIEWS: The author's words are so descriptive that I felt her pain, her love and her loss as she described her experiences. I felt the deep bond between mother and daughter and how much a mother can influence a daughter's life. ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

2022 Global Food Policy Report: Climate Change and Food Systems by International Food Policy Research Institute (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Climate change threatens our food systems and the multiple development goals linked to sustainable food system transformation. Action is urgently needed, both to increase adaptation and resilience and to achieve major emissions reductions. Current efforts must be stepped up and greatly expanded to ensure food security, nutrition, and well-being for all in the years to come. The 2022 Global Food Policy Report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) showcases opportunities for accelerating innovation, reforming policies, resetting market incentives, and increasing financing for sustainable food systems transformation, as well as promoting healthy diets and building resilience. Eleven thematic chapters from IFPRI researchers and other experts look at how policies can support development and adoption of climate smart technologies, governance approaches, and diets, as well as improvements in social protection and inclusion. Six regional sections examine the diverse impacts and potential responses that can be taken up in the short and medium term to address climate change in the world's major regions.