The Crimson Run (The Crimson Articles Book 1) by Yasmeen Salama (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

For fans of Sherlock Holmes, The Princess Bride and Pirates of the Caribbean comes a fun, quirky, detective adventure, weaving together humor and terror, friendship and betrayal, justice and iniquity. The Industrial Revolution rages, and inventors race to patent the latest steam technology. But no one cares. They'd rather read The Crimson Run, the gripping newspaper series recounting the clever heists of the Crimson thieves. But when a series of suspicious deaths befall the inventors, Lady Isabelle Viece is the only one who sees the connection between them and The Crimson Run column. Armed with her considerable inheritance, unrivaled intelligence, and immutable penchant for justice, Isabelle is determined to discover the Puppet Master behind England's greatest scandal. There's just one problem: she's not a detective. With the constable chief, a crime lord, and a failed circus troupe as allies (oh, and Constable Alex Corbin -- he's there too), Isabelle takes justice into her own hands. Will she catch the Crimsons and stop the Puppet Master? Or will justice come at a price she can't pay?

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Keep This Between Us (Davis Designs Book 1) by Albany Archer (116 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Tuesday I'm making the most of my forced fresh start. Exiled by my family to a tiny mountain town, I'm going to show them I'm not the screw-up they think I am. What I'm not expecting is to love it here. To find all my missing pieces in the fresh air, quaint town, new friends, and a man who sets my soul on fire. But is seven hundred miles enough distance to keep my mistakes in the past? Bond I've lived in Trail Creek, New Mexico my entire life. My plans are set: take over the family business and live my best life. Simple. Except, I never accounted for a storm like Tuesday Phillips. The moment I meet her, everything shifts, and it doesn't matter who her family is or what she's running from. There's no way I'm letting her go. Note: This book is an open-door romance, meaning there will be explicit content on-page. Descriptive language is used throughout. There are also on-page discussions and depictions of family estrangement and threatening behavior (not from the MMC). For more detailed content notes, please see the beginning of the book.

Genre: Romance

Amish Canning and Preserving Cookbook: 370+ Canning and Preserving Recipes by Ned Gomez (1 Review)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

The Amish Canning & Preserving Cookbook 2023 is a beautiful, useful, and thorough guide to preserving the foods you love. Waterbath and Pressure canning are an art that has been around for a long time. It lets you safely and cheaply store food that your family likes to eat, like soups, stews, meals-in-a-jar, and kitchen staples. Ned Gomez wrote The Complete Guide to Waterbath and Pressure Canning for beginners, which has all the information you need to get perfect at Waterbath and Pressure canning. The Complete Guide to Watherbath and Pressure Canning will teach you how easy it is to can food, explain the science behind safe food storage, and how to protect your self and your family against the Bolitism, and give you tasty recipes for stocking your kitchen and feeding your family. The recipes are written in the simple style of the Amish and have clear instructions, making them perfect for both new and experienced canners. There are many different kinds of homemade pickles, relishes, brines, and other foods in the recipes, such as: • Fruit, • pudding • Tomatoes • Pickles • Curds • Relishes • Jams and jellies • Sauces • soups • Meats • Fish • Plus a lot more! • ????You will find also he Top secrets to can and preserve food for a long time ????So don't wait!

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Dynasty in the East by A.G. Kimbrough (41 Reviews)    Price verified 21 minutes ago

Dynasty in the East is an Alternate History Saga that begins in 1405, when a late departing element of the First Chinese Treasure Fleet is driven far to the north by a major typhoon. They sail due east in an attempt to catch up with the rest of the fleet, and make landfall in the Americas. After trading for a hoard of Inca gold, they sail north and establish a colony in Northern California. Meriwether Lewis buys a Girandoni repeating air rifle with his own money at the Brown's Ferry Arsenal, while purchasing guns and supplies for the Corps of Discovery Expedition. That rifle has a profound effect on the Expedition to the West Coast, the Empire, the Alamo, and in the Civil War. Historical figures, including William Clark, Davy Crockett, Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Andy Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and others will play roles in this saga which continues into the 1880s.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The big book of Roses: A Comprehensive Guide to a World of Flowers by Johanna Hofmann (1 Review)    Price verified 21 minutes ago

Transform Your Garden and Master the Art of Rose Cultivation Dive into the world of roses with "The Big Book of Roses: A Comprehensive Guide to a World of Flowers," where you'll not just read about roses -- you'll learn to grow, nurture, and love them. Written by Johanna Hofmann, a dedicated biology student with a deep-seated passion for botany, this book is your ultimate guide to understanding everything about these iconic blooms. Discover a New World of Gardening • Master Rose Care: Learn the secrets to planting, nurturing, and protecting over 150 species and countless cultivars. • Enhance Your Knowledge: From the historical significance to modern cultivation techniques, deepen your understanding of roses. • Unlock Gardening Success: Access practical tips on combating pests, managing diseases, and employing sustainable practices for a thriving garden. What You Will Gain: • Expert Techniques: Cultivate roses using professional insights tailored to diverse climates and settings. • Historical Insights: Explore the rich tapestry of rose history from ancient gardens to contemporary landscapes. • Design and Aesthetics: Elevate your garden design with roses, using them to create stunning visual displays and aromatic retreats. Each page of this guide brings you closer to becoming a rose expert. Whether you're starting your first garden or seeking to refine your horticultural skills, "The Big Book of Roses" offers the wisdom and tools you need to succeed. Start Cultivating Your Dream Rose Garden Today Don't just admire roses -- grow them! Click the BUY NOW button at the top of this page to embark on your rose gardening journey with confidence and creativity. 1. Who is this book intended for? • Answer: This book is designed for anyone interested in roses, from novice gardeners to seasoned horticulturists. It offers detailed information on the history, cultivation, and varieties of roses, making it a valuable resource for educational purposes and ...

Genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home

The Avoidant Attachment Workbook for New Emotional Explorers: Overcoming Fear of Intimacy to Forge Lasting Bonds - Key Strategies and Practical ... by Sienna Leigh (1 Review)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Do you find yourself retreating from relationships just when they start to get close? Do you fear intimacy could lead you to lose your sense of self? You're not alone... Many struggle with similar fears and uncertainties, often rooted in avoidant attachment styles that make intimacy feel more like a threat than a promise. But what if you could transform your fear into freedom, learning to forge secure, lasting bonds? Sienna Leigh's "The Avoidant Attachment Workbook for New Emotional Explorers" isn't just another relationship guide. It's a lifeline for those who crave closeness but fear the vulnerability that comes with it. This workbook offers a path from fear to fulfillment, helping you navigate the complex landscape of relationships with confidence and calm. What's Inside? • Transformative Insights: Understand the roots of your avoidant attachment and how it affects your relationships. • Practical Exercises: Engage with exercises designed to gently push the boundaries of your comfort zone, allowing you to embrace intimacy without losing your independence. • Real-life Scenarios: Explore solutions to common situations that challenge your attachment style, helping you apply new strategies in everyday life. • Step-by-step Guidance: From recognizing triggers to building trust, each section provides actionable steps to cultivate secure attachments. • Comprehensive Glossary: Includes an extensive glossary of terms, providing readers with a valuable resource to understand key concepts easily. • Personal Reflection Opportunities: Encourages deep personal reflection through carefully crafted journal prompts, aiding self-discovery and emotional growth. Sienna Leigh combines her deep understanding of attachment theory with compassionate, practical advice. Whether navigating dating, deepening current relationships, or exploring your relationship with yourself, this workbook is your companion on the journey toward more meaningful connections. Embark on ...

Genre: Parenting & Relationships

Shadows & Ink: Mastering the Art of Horror Writing and Publishing (Shadows & Ink series for horror authors Book 1) by Joe Mynhardt (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

From the Bram Stoker-award-winning editor, publisher, and CEO of Crystal Lake Entertainment... Dive into the dark and thrilling world of horror writing with Shadows & Ink, a comprehensive guide designed to transform your chilling tales into masterpieces that captivate and terrify. Authored by a seasoned and award-winning publisher/editor in the genre, this book is your gateway to crafting stories that linger in the minds and nightmares of your audience. Shadows & Ink is more than just a writing manual. It's a call to the storytellers who dare to explore the shadowy realms of horror and dark fiction. Whether you're a budding writer or a seasoned author, this book is crafted to serve your creative spirit with the tools, techniques, and insights needed to bring your most haunting narratives to life. Shadows & Ink contains contributions by Graham Masterton, Scott Nicholson, Lucy A. Snyder, Lisa Morton, Elizabeth Massie, Tom Deady, Chad Lutzke, Gwendolyn Kiste, L. Marie Wood, Kate Maruyama, and Jessica Landry. In this book, you'll discover the intricate layers that form the foundation of horror writing. From the history and sub-genres of horror to the key elements that make a story genuinely terrifying, Shadows & Ink covers it all. Delve into advanced techniques like Red Herrings, Chekhov's Gun, Foreshadowing, and the art of the MacGuffin. Explore the nuances of crafting an unreliable narrator, mastering plotting devices, and the effective use of Jump Scares in literature. But Shadows & Ink goes beyond the basics. It guides you through the art of character development, creating multi-dimensional characters that resonate with readers. Learn how to build tension-filled settings and atmospheres, and master the use of descriptions and metaphors to paint a vivid picture of terror. Shadows & Ink also addresses the writer's life, discussing the ups and downs of being an author. It provides practical advice on establishing a writing foundation, branding, marketing, and ...

Genre: Reference

The Evolution of a Scar by Amara Huck (20 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Jordan I hated my scars. They were a symbol of everything that was wrong in my life. Everything changed when I met psychic Molly Welch. She claimed that I could have a do-over. I would get to change the story of my life. I didn't believe her at first, but then I found myself in downtown Omaha of 1958. Now that I was here, I was going to take it all back. I was going to find and end the man who destroyed my life before he had the chance to do it. I had no idea what was just around the corner. Molly said that once I'd fixed everything, my journey in the past would end and it would hurt. I didn't believe that either. I should have. James When I wasn't working, I was at the gym. No matter how big I bulked up, I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that it wasn't enough. I was damaged. I had saved myself for the right girl, but after Korea, I was afraid that day would never come. Jordan walked into Archie's bar looking for work and lit a spark of hope in my life. When an all too familiar episode of panic left her crumpled on the floor, I scooped her up in my big arms and promised I'd chase all of her monsters away. I meant it. Archie There was nothing wrong with my attitude. I couldn't help that I was right. Human beings were terrible. My father was a dark void in a fancy suit. My ex-fiancé was Satan in a Tiffany's bracelet. They both tried to break me and failed. I was as stubborn as an ox and was going to do things my way... Then Jordan came along. She mouthed off to me at a diner, and I knew I was in trouble. At first, I thought she was another pawn in my father's scheme, but then she had a breakdown at my bar. My father doesn't deal in damaged goods. If he didn't send her to manipulate me, then what was her angle? She was hiding something. It was only a matter of time before I figured it out. Guy Jordan was a short, sassy, delicious little "human being". She's actually a Martian. She basically admitted it to me. Anyway, I loved her. I loved her face. Her laugh. ...

Genre: Romance

Entangle You: Grumpy Billionaire Romance meets College Graduate (Steal My Heart Series Book 1) by Diana A. Hicks (242 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Find out what happens when a college graduate meets a sexy billionaire in this Cinderella inspired love story... Valentina De Cordoba is the breath of fresh air I never saw coming. She's the beautiful stranger sitting in the corner of Cafe Trieste. I feel alive when she's near. Even when she doesn't know she's the reason the coffee shop has become my safe haven. Month after month, I stay away because I can't drag her down into the dark world my life has become. At best, I could break her heart. At worst, I could destroy her and everything she holds dear. But then I see her crying. Those brown eyes filled with tears make something inside my chest crack open. Consequences be damned, I break the one rule keeping me alive... I get involved.

Genre: Romance

Dekker De La Mare: The Chronicles Volume One (The Chronicles of Dekker De La Mare Book 1) by Peter Servidio (12 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Dekker De La Mare was born a sickly child with little chance to live. Thanks to the intervention of the Pixie Queen, the baby who was not to be has become the Archmage of Odious. Come experience his power! After more than twelve hundred years of acting as the protector of the world of Odious, Archmage Dekker De La Mare has been responsible for defeating many evils and saving countless citizens. Yet, for all the good he has done there have been casualties along the way. Come and experience the first volume of the trials and tribulations of Dekker De La Mare as the citizens of Odious put their beloved protector on trial despite his years of unselfish heroism. Begin to learn about Dekker by experience the culmination of his life where the people of Odious weigh his good deeds against the unintentional harm he has created. Following the trial, flashback to earlier in Dekker's life and learn of his battles against the Dark Queen Asylindra and the Dwarves of the Magaroy as she searches for immortality. He is reunited with his son and an old friend as he works to keep order in Odious. And finish up the three-part volume by traveling to the underwater world of Chretin, and meet the Gawessa - a race of underwater humanoids who make the deep ocean their home. Dekker and his companions must face the dreaded Cauldrstack and save an ancient civilization from destruction. Will the deeds of his past be enough to save his future? Buy The Chronicles of Dekker De La Mare today and start your magical journey into the world of Odious!

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Carnivore Connoisseur: Discover the Science, Ethics and Culture Behind the Carnivorous Diet Beyond Steak (Raw and Unfiltered) by Camilo Cesarino Price verified 21 minutes ago

Welcome to the jungle If you are here, it is because you have heard the call of the flesh, the fat, and the fire. And no, we're not talking about one more diet to fill your Instagram feed with photos of wilted salads or bland smoothies. We're talking about something deeper, more visceral. We're talking about paying tribute to the meat gods, exploring the art and science of the carnivorous diet, and diving into a lifestyle that goes beyond steak. Whether you're a meat lover, a gourmet looking for bold flavors, or just curious to understand what the hell this diet is, you've come to the right place. This book is your guide, your map, and your instruction manual for an epic culinary journey. Let's explore the science, ethics, and culture behind the carnivorous diet, but don't expect a boring lecture. Here we are going to tell you things as they are, without added sugar (because sugar is poison, remember?). Let's talk about how this diet can transform your health, how you can enjoy food like never before, and how you can navigate a world full of myths and misunderstandings about meat consumption. Good food, good eating, is a matter of blood, viscera, and decomposition. It's the sodium curdled pork fat, the stinky triple cream cheeses, the tender gizzards, and the distended livers of young animals. Eating meat is risking the dark, bacterial forces of beef, chicken, cheese, or seafood. The first two hundred and seven Wellfleet clams may put you into a state of ecstasy, but the two hundred and eight may send you to bed with sweats, chills, and vomiting. But, oh, the glory in that risk! Gastronomy is the science of pain, and carnivores are its most devoted followers. Being a carnivorous connoisseur isn't just about eating meat. It's understanding the meat. It's knowing where it comes from, how it's cooked, what flavors it can offer, and how it can transform your health. It's knowing the science behind the diet, but it's also appreciating the ethics and sustainability of ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Bread Machine Cookbook for Beginners: 1600 days with Preservative-Free Recipes for Fragrant Homemade Bread, From Crispy Focaccia to Gluten-Free ... by Ray Ross (29 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

?Discover Incredible Bonuses As Soon as You Open This Book? Jam and Jelly Recipes for Bread Machines: Explore the sweet side of bread-making with jam and jelly recipes tailored for your bread machine. From classic berry flavors to exotic concoctions, add a burst of sweetness to your bread. Sandwiches Recipes for Bread Machines: Transform your bread into delectable sandwiches with recipes designed for bread machine baking. Enjoy the convenience of making the bread and the sandwich filling in one go. Pasta Recipes for Bread Machines: Yes, your bread machine can also help you make pasta! Discover recipes for fresh, homemade pasta that you can pair with your bread for a complete meal. Pie Recipes for Bread Machines: Venture into the world of pies with your bread machine. These pie recipes are crafted to utilize the unique capabilities of your machine, ensuring perfect crusts every time. Personalizable Recipe Cards: Collect all your bread machine creations in one place with our extra customizable recipe cards. ? Are you tired of store-bought bread full of preservatives and looking to make your feeding healthier and cleaner? ? Isn't it time to break the cycle of bland, predictable loaves and embark on a culinary adventure with homemade bread that's as unique as you are? ? Are you a beginner and want to master the art of making bread with a bread maker using a step-by-step guide? ? Dive into a world of fresh and fragrant breads, using bread maker cookbook - Begin your baking adventure today and let every slice bring a smile ?Professional Baker Tricks: Discover the secrets and techniques of professional bakers, empowering you to elevate your homemade bread to bakery-quality perfection. Learn how to add an artisan touch to every loaf you bake, ensuring flawless texture and taste. ?Flexibility in Sizing: Whether you're baking for yourself or hosting a gathering, our bread machine recipe book offers adaptable recipes for 1lb, 1.5lb bread sizes. Enjoy the convenience ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

The Label Maker by MacKenzie Stilton (4 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Surrounded by people, constantly connected and instantly gratified, yet lost, unsatisfied and alone. Like so many people around him, Joe Solitus is drifting through life, a phone in his hand and a laptop under his arm. A pharmaceuticals salesman in Montreal, he's a normal guy in his late 20s living in the digital age. He works, dates, meets friends, swims, goes to yoga class, talks to his cat and surfs the internet. But a lot of what he does is time-wasting, a filling of a void. There is no search for higher meaning, to find his place in the world, or to come to terms with grief and loss. He's caught up in what he's doing and so is everyone else. There's no time to question anything. With the help of some real-world friends, Joe manages to get outside his comfort zone, first at a tech-free resort, then by going on a digital diet, and finally by starting a movement that goes viral online: Simplicity. He wants to reduce his dependence on technology and get control of his life. But he's not the only one who wants this. What starts as an underground movement quickly goes mainstream. The simplicity truisms, lifted from the statements Joe's father used to make, become the gospel for a disenchanted generation desperate for guidance and definition. Joe's quest to focus on what's important and get control of his life leads him to face truths he had always avoided and to become the person he never wanted to be. Is Joe Solitus the spokesman for the digital generation? Is simplicity the answer?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Chained Possession: A Dark Organized Crime Romantic Thriller (Blood Vendetta Book 2) by A. Hayat (6 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Step into the gripping world of "Chained Possession," the compelling sequel to "The Don's Gambit." Follow Zayn as he delves into Raven and Damon's complex crime case, weaving a narrative of love, betrayal, and unwavering pursuit of justice. Zayn, the relentless investigator, plunges into the depths of darkness to unravel the twisted saga of Lazarus Landucci -- a notorious mafia boss, drug lord, and gun trafficker. The case takes a personal turn as Zayn discovers Lazarus's horrifying involvement in the human trafficking trade, a malevolent scheme that tore apart Zayn's life by selling off the love of his life, Lily, to the sinister Vladimir Potter. As Zayn digs deeper into the labyrinth of deceit spun by Lazarus, the narrative unfolds into a complex tale of love, betrayal, and retribution. Lazarus's ex-girlfriend, Raven, emerges as a central figure, haunted by the lingering shadows of her past. Despite finding solace in a new love, Damon Walliams, Raven can't escape the clutches of Lazarus. The war against the ruthless mafia boss rages on, long after Raven has departed in pursuit of a new life. In "Chained Possession," Zayn becomes entangled in a web of vendettas, where love and vendetta intermingle, and the fight for justice becomes personal. As the characters navigate the treacherous terrain of the criminal underworld, the lingering specter of Lazarus Landucci continues to cast its ominous shadows. Will Zayn unearth the truth and bring about retribution, or will the past continue to haunt those entwined in the dark legacy of Lazarus? Please note that this is not a standalone novel, and you need to read Book 1 of the Blood Vendetta series before you proceed to read this book.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

House Aretoli: A novel of medieval Venice by K. M. Butler (17 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

*** 2023 Chaucer Book Awards Finalist*** 1365, Venice, Italy. For generations, the merchants of House Aretoli have profited through faithful service to the Republic of Venice. Despite being only a minor senatorial family, they've established a reputation for reliability, fidelity, and ingenuity. But the Aretoli are about to face the ultimate test. Caught up in a rebellion on Venice's territory of Crete, young Niccolo Aretoli returns as a hero after saving the governor's life and evacuating the loyal citizenry. Yet despite his new fame, not all is well in Venice. Niccolo's beloved has been forced into marriage to safeguard her family from ruin. Fresh jealousies divide him from his brother Flavio. And traitorous senators and a seductive foreign agent threaten to divide and destroy his family as part of an even darker design. From brothel to Senate, on land and sea, through marriage and loss, the sons and daughters of House Aretoli struggle against spies, treachery, and assassination. The seeds of discord are already growing, and they threaten to turn sibling against sibling. Chased on land and sea by enemies and betrayed by his closest allies, Niccolo must overcome a conspiracy that threatens his survival, the lives of his family, and the very existence of the republic itself.

Dragon Prince (The Last Free Dragon Book 1) by Jada Fisher (381 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Dragons disappeared from the world, and there might have been a good reason. An epic dragon riding adventure from international bestselling author Jada Fisher and USA Today Bestselling author Shannon VanBergen. Kashir has lived his whole life in the shadow of his older brother who is now the king. When the young prince saves a dragon in distress, it appears he has finally done something to help his brother and his kingdom. He soon learns that the power of a dragon is something not to be trifled with. Or controlled. Will the dragon help Kashir become the prince he has always hoped to be, or will it destroy everything he sought to protect? Dragon Prince is the first book in The Last Free Dragon fantasy adventure. If you enjoy magical worlds and unforgettable characters, you don't want to miss this epic adventure from bestselling authors Jada Fisher and Shannon VanBergen. Download Dragon Prince and get started on your next epic adventure today.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Eight Years Gone by Cate Beauman (429 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A steamy second chance... Jagger Tennyson never had it easy, but that all changes when Dr. Steven Evans knocks on his front door. Leaving poverty and hopelessness behind, Jagger creates a life he's been too afraid to dream of. But tragedy strikes late one night, and everything falls apart. Jagger is forced to walk away, leaving the woman he loves. Grace Evans grew up with wealth and privilege, but she's no stranger to loss and pain. When she meets the gorgeous boy from the wrong side of the tracks, everything changes for the better. Grace has never loved anyone the way she loves Jagger. But he vanishes on the night that nearly destroys her. Eight years later, Jagger comes home, and nothing is how it was supposed to be. Dreams were shattered, and trust was broken, but he wants to make things right. He'll do whatever it takes to fight for Grace, but proving he still loves her won't be easy. When tragedy befalls Grace again, Jagger can help her pick up the pieces. But can Grace forgive the past?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Reunion : A Steamy Single Mom/ Rockstar Romantic Suspense (Secrets Of The Harper Sisters Book 4) by A. K. Steel (126 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

I have one job at my ten-year reunion. To tell my high school boyfriend, Heath Riley, he has a son. I didn't keep that secret from him by choice, but the truth is going to kill him just the same. In so many ways, I'm living my best life, running a fashion house I created and being a single mom to two beautiful children. I have everything I need, but that doesn't mean I'm not lonely as hell. And sometimes, late at night, I still think of him. The one who got away. Heath has always been sexy as hell, even before he was frontman for LA's biggest rock band. When we broke up, it was so he could follow his dreams. At least that's what I thought. And when we reconnect at our high school reunion, he wants to make up for lost time and be a family. It sounds too good to be true. But I have major trust issues I'm not sure I can get past, and he has more going on than he is willing to share. Can we work out how to fall in love all over again and really be a family? Or will secrets surface, putting an end to our dreams before they have a chance to come true? The Reunion can be read as a standalone or as the fourth book in the Secrets of the Harper Sisters series. What you can expect from The Reunion... *Rockstar *Single mom *Steamy *Second chance *HEA *Suspense *No cheating

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Dark (The Dark Series Book 1) by Charnae (15 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

My grandmother is gone. I watched her walk into the Dark, and those who enter that place are never seen or heard from again. My name is Vale Rennick, and I've lived all of my eighteen years in a tiny community of three thousand people surrounded by the Dark. We know little about the Dark but have experience with the requirements it sets, like how minimal space and limited resources necessitate our eldest citizen to enter the Dark upon the birth of a new baby. The fate of the departed, like the origin of the Dark, is a mystery. My family keeps our community's history, and Gran, our most seasoned story keeper, is the latest to walk. But on her Departure Day, she gives my father the last of her stories. Information I hope will reveal the secrets of the Dark, end the departures, and reunite me with Gran. Information he refuses to give me. But amid smothered hopes, the impossible happens. Three strangers emerge from the Dark, desperate for my help, demanding my secrecy, and opening an entire world of possibilities. They are the key to getting answers. If only the strangers would abandon their pesky set of rules. And their most frustrating rule of all? Not to tell me anything.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Cosmopolitanisms and the Jews (Social History, Popular Culture, And Politics In Germany) by Cathy Gelbin (University of Michigan Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Cosmopolitanisms and the Jews adds significantly to contemporary scholarship on cosmopolitanism by making the experience of Jews central to the discussion, as it traces the evolution of Jewish cosmopolitanism over the last two centuries. The book sets out from an exploration of the nature and cultural-political implications of the shifting perceptions of Jewish mobility and fluidity around 1800, when modern cosmopolitanist discourse arose. Through a series of case studies, the authors analyze the historical and discursive junctures that mark the central paradigm shifts in the Jewish self-image, from the Wandering Jew to the rootless parasite, the cosmopolitan, and the socialist internationalist. Chapters analyze the tensions and dualisms in the constructed relationship between cosmopolitanism and the Jews at particular historical junctures between 1800 and the present, and probe into the relationship between earlier anti-Semitic discourses on Jewish cosmopolitanism and Stalinist rhetoric.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

From the River to the Sea: A Novel of Love and Conflict on an Elite College Campus by Lawrence Martin (Lakeside Press) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

"From the River to the Sea" is a novel centered on a fictional elite university campus outside Chicago. It takes place in the year before the Hamas massacre of Israelis on October 7, 2023. The protagonists are college students affected by the campus BDS movement (boycott, divestment, sanctions of Israel). Some are supportive and others are in strong opposition. Through dialogue, much background information about the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is presented. The two main characters are senior David Applebaum and Freshman Rebecca Goldman. David wants Rebecca in his bed. Initially, she says no. Repeatedly. But then something bad happens, and she reconsiders. Other characters include Michael Solomon, a Jewish convert to the Bahá?í faith, Gordon Geddy, the local BDS club leader, and a history professor who has a new book to explain the anti-Semitism on college campuses. Early in the novel two FBI agents pay a visit to the school president's office. They relay concern about a possible terrorist attack on campus. Is BDS involved? Possibly. Readers should find the novel both educational and entertaining. Educational; Historical context for the Hamas attack and war that followed. Entertaining; Sex (not graphic), love, mayhem. It's all here.

Genre: Nonfiction

Son in Bag by Salustiano Berrios (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

In a world where the dead stay dead... until they don't... one man embarks on an epic quest to take his deceased child up north to bury him alongside his mother. But not far behind, is another man hellbent on stopping that from happening for reasons his own. A father's love for his child, and a man's love for retribution, clash in a world gone apocalyptic, where the dead roam the world, and those still alive must contend with the fallout. Pedro Rivera's six-year-old son, Carlos, has passed away, in a world where the dead, for inexplicable reasons, are returning to life with a gluttonous hunger for human flesh. Not the only one weighed down with a heavy emotional toll, the entire world over is starting to come loose at the hinges, the wheels falling off. Desperate to control this scourge, the answer is simple: fire. Bullets and other weapons work temporarily, but nothing works as well as fire. In fact, it soon becomes the law of all lands: every zombie, including individuals who recently passed away but haven't returned, must be burned, torched beyond all recognition. Those found burying bodies instead of burning them are treated as enemies. This is war, after all. But Pedro doesn't want to burn Carlos. Can't stand the thought of it. His wife, Carlos' mother, Sienna, was cremated two years before, her ashes scattered in her garden in their summer cottage in Maine. Those were her wishes, but Pedro has his own wishes for Carlos. Knowing full well the repercussions, Pedro wants to bury his child in Sienna's garden. Even in death, every boy needs his mother. However, the journey from Upstate New York to Maine will prove anything but easy. And least of all because someone has discovered the half-baked grave dug in Pedro's backyard. Someone not willing to let Pedro get away with something he himself had to do. Someone determined to force Pedro to feel the pain and anguish of burning a loved one, no matter the cost. A tribute to the love a father has for his son, Son ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Early Film Culture in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Republican China: Kaleidoscopic Histories by Emilie Yueh-yu Yeh (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

This volume features new work on cinema in early twentieth-century Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Republican China. Looking beyond relatively well-studied cities like Shanghai, these essays foreground cinema's relationship with imperialism and colonialism and emphasize the rapid development of cinema as a sociocultural institution. These essays examine where films were screened; how cinema-going as a social activity adapted from and integrated with existing social norms and practices; the extent to which Cantonese opera and other regional performance traditions were models for the development of cinematic conventions; the role foreign films played in the development of cinema as an industry in the Republican era; and much more.

Genre: History

Caring for Kait: A True Story of Young Love & Cancer by Travis Ruhland (262 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

At the age of 22, Kaitlyn Julia was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer. At age 23 it had moved to the 4th Stage. And by age 24 it claimed her life. On the day she was supposed to be married to her soul mate, Travis, she was instead laid to rest. Told from Travis' perspective, this is a story chronicling the harrowing journey of a couple and their unbreakable bond as they are faced with the cold reality that their time together would likely be cut short. This is a story of immense love and heartbreak. Of triumph and sorrow. This is a story of a woman's indomitable strength through impossible circumstances.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Such a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (32 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Strip an East Coast man in his forties of his marital obligations, transplant him into San Diego, and something funny happens. Enjoy 84 humorous anecdotes about relationships, love, sex, and lifestyles. Excerpt from Such a Nice Guy - The Walk of Shame I define this as the walk a woman takes from a man's residence to her car after a night of bumping nasties. Did this originate with the "Bridge of Sighs" in Venice? I sure hope not. After all, it doesn't come with a prison sentence. I find this walk hurtful (sniff) and I demand an apology on behalf of my scorned brothers. Why is the walk shameful? • If the neighbors see you, they will think you're slutty. • You're wearing the same clothes from last night (with an assortment of new pulls, wrinkles, and stains). • Your sobriety has exposed my flaws. When I leave a girl's house, I take the "walk of pride" because: • If the neighbors see me, they will think I'm stud-worthy, trustworthy, and responsible for all those funny noises they heard last night (except the sirens, usually). • My wearing the same clothes makes them more weathered looking, which is fashionable for dudes. • You're beautiful and my leaving after sunrise proves you're not a vampire. I will submit a Proposition P to have it renamed the "walk of pride" in the next election. In the meantime, you can park closer, leave before sunrise, dress like a meter maid, or drive a UPS truck.

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Global Lord: My Soldiers Are All SSS-Level: LitRPG Cultivation Progression System by Sophia Ava (6 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

The global people time-travel and participate in the war of the ten thousand races. Each city lord can be randomly selected to the initial soldiers building. But the protagonist's soldiers are all sss-level, and every one of them that grows to the extreme has the power to slaughter the gods!

Genre: Fantasy

Charlie Baxter's Cold Hard Cash (Charlie Baxter P.I. Book 3) by Laurence Green (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

When an anonymous client leaves cash for Charlie to follow a client, he is intrigued. When the person he is tracking is chased to his death, Charlie is worried and when he finds out that the person who died was carrying a box of cash from a security van raid he begins to wonder if he's out of his depth. As well as the client and the police, two rival gangs are also searching for the missing money and Charlie is caught right in the middle. When he finds the money, things only get worse and more deadly. Charlie has to work out the smartest and safest thing to do with the cash, before the net closes in on him.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Fragile Strings (Heart Strings Book 2) by Nina Clarke (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Book #2 in the Heart Strings Duo: For Ash and Krysta, it really feels like this is happily ever after, but it's not. Ash's demons are still plaguing him despite finally finding the love of his life after so much heartache. Now his past is threatening to ruin the relationship if he doesn't face everything wrong and make a decision about their future; change or watch his traumatic past ruin everything. The only way to get the happy couple to stay being happy is a whole load of help from all of their friends... unfortunately they need to face the issues in their relationships too. Can all these fragile strings can be strengthened once and for all?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Nora and the Werewolf Wedding: A Nora Grayson Adventure (The Nora Grayson Adventures Book 1) by A.J. Maguire (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Everyone has secrets. Some are hidden in plain sight. Some are buried. And some date back centuries. For Nora Grayson, those secrets are always in the open. An empath and a wizard living in Boston, she sees them come through her door every day as she acts as a counselor to the supernatural among us. Cheating spouses, financial troubles, and hidden longings all unfold in her private study as she struggles to keep magic from ripping through the walls and exposing Bright creatures to humanity. Harboring secrets for the Bright doesn't pay well either, so when Constable Derrick King arrives on her doorstep with an offer her bank account can't refuse, and a smile she can't forget, she is dragged from her Boston home and plunged neck-deep into werewolf politics. But there's more at play here than a socialite wedding. For starters, the bride and mother are at odds, the groom is clueless, and the father of the bride is off catching butterflies. To make matters worse, Derrick is conducting an investigation into the bride's family that threatens to land several of the wedding party in jail. After an attendee is discovered murdered, Nora becomes the prime suspect according to this socialite werewolf family and must rely on Derrick to clear her name. With a killer on the loose, a bride gone missing, and dark family secrets surfacing, Nora and Derrick race to uncover the culprit before they both become centerpieces at a werewolf wedding feast.

Genre: Fantasy

Infinity Line by Laura Lanni (LMNO Press) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

In 2072, in a once vibrant metropolis on the eastern coast of what used to be America, biochemist Dr. Lorelei Fletcher hunts men. In a world gone insane with hatred, somebody has to do it. Lorelei stalks them until they catch her. She doses them with a molecular cocktail (silently, painlessly, with a needle, to the neck) to tame them. Part of an improbable plan for peace, Lorelei works to drive humanity toward a future that's female. Exclusively female. When the violence burns down, surviving women use Lorelei's drugs to take control. Changes are made. Baby boys are taken from their mothers, and selected women raise only daughters. For every boy allowed to live, three baby girls are born. Men and women live apart, neither concerned nor interested in each other until forced together. In exchange for fragile peace, the idea called family is forgotten -- until a small girl named Aida gets into Boys' School and meets a boy named Alex. Aida grows up with a unique perspective: she is the only girl in the world who lives with her father and knows boys. Alex is an Infinity Boy born on a Life Ticket that guarantees 80 years but provides no more rights than every other dosed and confined male. A girl. A boy. A unique bond. These fragile beginnings may be the only hope for humanity to finally reach a perfect equilibrium.

Genre: Science Fiction

Shattered Ice (The Origins of Kaia Book 1) by Rebekka Strand (7 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

An illness is spreading across the stars. A girl's blood reveals a secret -- a genetic code sought for centuries. Eighteen-year-old Kaia is not like her father, a hard-working miner - she's an adrenaline junkie. A trait that has gotten her in a fair share of trouble in the glacier town. When a company of healers arrives in her town after a horrible mining accident, Kaia is forced to flee the only place she has ever known. Hunted, Kaia must enter a deadly iceboarding contest to escape. But as the contest grows closer, Kaia discovers that nothing is what it seems -- her dad, her best friend, her home, and worst of all, herself.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Where the Seams Meet by Patrick Holcomb (19 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Just ask the Romanos. Dogged by tragedy and broken dreams, they've learned the hard way that not every mistake turns into a foul ball -- and sometimes, it's the words left unspoken that cut the deepest. After fleeing 1970s San Francisco to escape the shadow of his abusive father, Frank Romano struggles to balance his firefighting career with the demands of raising his talented but challenging son, Danny. Determined to transcend his tortured past, Frank bridges the growing chasm between them the only way he knows how: through baseball. Danny's meteoric rise on the diamond draws father and son together, but a shared passion for the game can only carry them so far. When life throws the Romanos a series of knee-buckling curveballs, not even the sport they love can strengthen the withering ties that bind. As the thrilling seventh game of the 2014 World Series unfolds and chance offers them one last swing at redemption, father and son must confront their intermingled traumas to finally answer the question that torments them both: Is there life after baseball

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Quigley Tree: A Novel by Linda A Lavid (Plum Barn Press) (31 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Quigley Tree drops out of college. At age 23, she's been a complete failure. If she doesn't do something soon, her life will careen into a deep, dark, irrevocable void. Tick Tock. That soon is now. From the publisher: Five-Star Review from Readers' Favorite by Lorraine Cobcroft: Quigley Tree, the protagonist of Linda A. Lavid's novel of the same name, is a young woman with an odd name. A college dropout from a dysfunctional home, and recently escaped from a relationship with a narcissist, Quigley needs to find a new place to live, quickly. A unique idea sets her on a path to find accommodation in a motel in exchange for providing marketing help, but she eventually must admit she has no idea what she is doing. She is a complete mess and has no faith in her ability to do anything useful with her life. Yet a kindly couple takes her on, and, with their help, and the help of an elderly lady she befriends, she begins to reshape her life and overcome her self-destructive attitude. Quirky is the best adjective to describe this work by Linda A. Lavid. Quigley Tree is as quirky as the protagonist's name. Q (as Quigley calls herself) grew on me and won me over. I empathized with her deep feelings of insecurity and her struggle to come to terms with a fractured family and a chaotic childhood. As the story progressed, there were poignant moments, and Lavid presented some interesting perspectives on life. There were also touches of whimsy in this tale of resilience and determination. In classic literary fiction style, Lavid focuses her novel on the character and theme rather than the plot. Quigley Tree, the story, ambles along at a leisurely pace, tracking Q's growth and gradual acceptance of herself and adjustment of her attitude toward her defective mother. Pearls of wisdom are scattered in conversations with her elderly friend, her employers, and the man who eventually wins her affection. The ending tempted me to shed a few tears, touched by Quigley's care for her toddler ...

Genre: Literary Fiction

With Blood by Aaron M. Geist (9 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

The Empire of Clyos is not the safe kingdom that it once was. An unknown cult has arisen within the kingdom's borders, committing heinous crimes and sacrifices without leaving a trace behind. The name of this cult has been speculated by many, and known by few... The Shadows of Hema. They strike after the sun sets, with their cause remaining a secret. One very unfortunate mage has begun to unravel this conspiracy. Joshua is a learner of healing magic, determined to one day become an official healer and help the weak with his magical abilities. This goal has now become an impossible dream, as Joshua soon finds himself abducted by the infamous band of murderous criminals. In his attempt to escape, Joshua is introduced to the many members of this mysterious cult. He becomes aware of the reasoning behind their actions. He finds that these criminals originate from every corner of Clyos, of both elven and human races. They have sought refuge in their faction as outcasts of society. However, Joshua soon discovers that two of his captors have taken a rather uncomfortable interest in him... Aaron M. Geist is an anonymous author, going by a pen name to keep their true name concealed. This tends to happen when one is an author specializing in erotic fantasy! Because they are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, they center their writing on same-sex relationships. Same-sex relations in the erotic fantasy genre are severely lacking, and this author has taken it upon themselves to change that one book at a time.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Pictures of You ('90s Coming of Age Book 1) by Leta Blake (Leta Blake Books, LLC) (495 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Peter Mandel is an 18-year-old private school senior who's passionate about photography and bent on keeping his attractions secret. Enter Adam Algedi, a charming, worldly guy who doesn't do labels, but does want to do Peter. Swept away on a journey of first love and intimate discovery, Peter hopes for a future where he won't have to hide his truth. But as the web of lies he and Adam are weaving grows relentlessly tangled, can Peter find the confidence to do the right thing? Or will his crush on Daniel, a college acquaintance, put him on a different path? Join Peter in the first book of this critically acclaimed trilogy as he struggles to love and be loved and to grow into a man worthy of his own respect. Leta Blake's '90s Coming of Age series is a must-read for fans of New Adult Romance and coming-of-age fiction. This series by Leta Blake is an M/M New Adult Coming-of-Age Romance set in the early 1990s.

Genre: Coming of Age

One for Joy: An introvert’s guide to the secret world of solitude by Tom Albrighton (ABC Business Communications Ltd) (68 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

'Genuine pleasure to read'... 'Thought-provoking and insightful'... 'Spoke to how I feel' - Amazon readers If you love spending time alone, One for Joy is for you. Solitude is more than the absence of other people. It's an experience just like any other, and it can be as joyful, valuable and inspiring as any other aspect of our lives. It's time we rediscovered the lost art of being alone. One for Joy is a treasure trove of ideas, stories and reflections that looks at every side of solitude: • Why solitude is so important for introverts, and why our need to be alone is sometimes hard for others to understand • How we experience solitude, and how solitude and company relate to each other • The many ways to be alone, from brief daydreams to solo journeys, everywhere from wide-open spaces to cosy nooks • The benefits of solitude, from resting and recharging to focused work, self-care and deep reflection • Ideas and reflections on solitude from Byron and Charlotte Brontë to Bo Burnham and Kate Bush, and fictional characters from Pippi Longstocking to Darth Vader • How digital technology and social media have changed our experience of solitude. Wide-ranging and insightful, with a light and readable style, One for Joy is a fun and fascinating read for anyone who's happy on their own.

Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting

My Cousin Was a Flying Monkey: The Not So Straight Path to Becoming an Upright American (An American Jewish Family Saga Book 2) by Lane Jay Mercer (2 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Moshe, a highly intelligent young man, realizes he must leave his childhood home if he is going to achieve the success he wants. When his younger brother kills a marauding wild boar, the reward provided Moshe with the means to fulfill his dream, to travel to Vienna with the goal of becoming a lawyer. There he meets a brilliant but tormented lawyer who takes him under his wing which leads the two to become enmeshed in a plan to modernize the railway system of Europe. When money is embezzled, Moshe is forced to flee to America where he finds unlimited opportunity for one who is willing to grab for it. His nephew, Chaim, is forcibly conscripted into the Austrian Army which becomes a virtual life sentence for the young man. He manages to escape the grasp of the military and makes his way to his uncle in America. Along the way, he steals a wife, acquires a new name, and reinvents his past. Together with his uncle, he becomes involved with bootlegging and rubs shoulders with some of the most notorious Jewish gangsters of his time. When Chaim attempts to control the flow of river barges to New York Harbor, he runs afoul of powerful industrialists and must flee with his family. The family includes his daughter a lawyer who introduces science into the courtrooms, one son who promotes naturopathic treatments to the Army, and another son who travels to Hollywood for his big break in the film, The Wizard of Oz. This multigenerational story traverses distance and time to recount the trials and tribulations of a young Jewish boy tending a still in the Austrian mountains to the American generation contributing to the law, entertainment, and the development of South Florida.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Miss Adventures: Abroad from Bangkok to Bali by Ashley Percival (Misadventures Media) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

Poppy Davis is a woman down on her luck. With failed jobs under her belt, life turns a corner when she begins working at a Toronto accounting firm. Soon, she finds a new friend and a new beau. Disaster strikes and her life crumbles before her eyes. After a broken heart, and a desire to find out who Poppy really is, she decides to travel to Southeast Asia. She journeys to the beaches of Thailand, the highlands of Malaysia, sips Singapore Slings at the Raffles Hotel, and explores the ancient ruins of Indonesia. In her travels, she explores the world, makes friends, and finds herself. Just when Poppy thinks her broken heart has mended, and it is time to move on with someone new, a blast from her past comes back to challenge her on which romantic road she should take, if any. Follow Poppy's misadventures abroad in Southeast Asia. This is the first book of the Miss Adventures series. Happy travels!

Genre: Travel

The Defector's Diary by Ray C Doyle (4 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Pete West, a political columnist, travels to Prague to find a missing diplomat, later found murdered. He attempts to discover more about a cryptic note received from the diplomat and is immediately entangled in the secret Bilderberg Club's strategy to form a world federation. Pete meets a Czechian agent who wants asylum. She has a murdered EU Commissioner's diary containing clues to the civil unrest planned by the club, encrypted in algebraic chess notations. West seeks answers and links up with retired MI6 officer Tosh. While escaping would-be captors, they decode enough chess moves to reveal the anarchy of the Bilderbergs' plan. Desperate, West abandons their last clue to save a parliamentarian from assassination. Questions remain, which are answered unexpectedly by the BBC.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

After The Light: (Book 3, Fallen City Series) by Sam Winter (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

War has been declared. Hostages taken. The stage is set for the final battle for Chicago. Tiara has been beaten, but she is far from broken. Finding allies in the dungeons of the Lord's Chosen, she must survive to exact her vengeance on Alan. Alan may have cut his way to the top of the Lord's Chosen, but as food grows scarcer, treachery grows in his ranks. Vicious challengers are circling. They hunger for what Alan possesses. Kat is one of many who want him dead. The college is suffering from relentless attacks. Rasha and the rest of the survivors are fracturing in the absence of leadership, but Kat doesn't care. She's after blood, but most of all, she wants Tiara back. All the while, death chases Thomas and the remaining soldiers from the South. The Rabid virus is here... Get This Book and read the heart-pounding conclusion to the Fallen City series!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Braxley by Allison Miller (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Scorned by the realization his daughter isn't his biologically, Braxley Tomlinson makes a move to take Sasha away from her lying mother. Things go awry when he's chased into an alternate dimension by an active shooter. Trapped under a dome for a period of no less than five years, Braxley finds any way he can to get back to his daughter on the other side.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Purple Hearts: A Slow Burn Romance by Arthur Archambeau (31 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A gritty slow burn with a Christian bent. "I Laughed Until I CRIED. What An Amazing Story!" Everyone has a war story to tell. A jaded cop struggling to come to terms with her past falls for an idealistic former Marine turned cat rescuer on the crime-infested streets of West Baltimore. Hope Kennedy is a cynical Baltimore cop. Her beat is the Mondawmin area of West Baltimore -- the most dangerous neighborhood in America's most dangerous city. And she's struggling -- unsuccessfully -- to overcome a terrible event that has come to shape her life. Hope's become angry and bitter. She's spiraling out of control. Hope has lost hope. Luke Matthews is a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran. He received the Purple Heart for a wound inflicted in Afghanistan. Now, he works as a carpenter for a nonprofit that builds homes for disabled vets. In his spare time, he volunteers with a local cat rescue. But Luke's battling his own demons. He's haunted by the war. Specifically, by a fog of war experience -- a tragic accident -- that has left him racked with guilt. When Hope and Luke meet in a dingy alley, it's anything but love at first sight. But a near-fatal accident a week later forges a bond. Eventually, in the middle of a cold Baltimore winter, a romance heats up. Little-by-little, Hope and Luke help one another feel alive again. But Hope doesn't know how to process her past, a past that is now jeopardizing her future. And as she and Luke get closer, she questions whether she's worthy of love. Can two wounded, badly bruised, purple hearts come together and help one another heal? Purple Hearts is not for the faint of heart. It's as gritty as the city it's set in. It's a slow burn, blue-collar romance about going the distance. And finding unconditional love at the end of the journey. It's a story about life and death, joy and sorrow, laughter and tears -- and ultimately, hope. All wrapped in the love of two perfectly imperfect human beings.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Solar Flare (The Solar Wind Book 2) by Laura E. Collins (14 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The recent events on Orionis have turned Ava Amherst's fragile world upside down. Now homeless, she needs to hear the truth from the man she believed she loved. Ava confronts Wesley with her suspicions and learns that her new friends are not what they appear to be, causing her to feel devastation and uncertainty regarding her future. Ava also learns that the universe is not what she was led to believe when Wesley and his crew take her to their beloved planet of Kyanos. She is given a rare chance to begin a new life again, however her opportunity is cut short when his enemy, Kaden, attacks the fledgling planet. Wesley takes Ava to a remote military base on Kyanos to remove her from harm's way just before the battle begins. While he and his crew are pre-occupied with Kaden, a skilled bounty hunter named Bryant tracks down Ava's whereabouts for a man named James Xavier, whose claim on her is just as strong as Wesley's. As danger and tension on all fronts escalate, Ava is forced to make a choice between love, friendship, and where she truly belongs.

Genre: Science Fiction

Southwind Calls: When You're Predestined To Love by Mel Schanz (35 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Ashlee made up her mind when she was fourteen years old; she would never set foot in Southwind, Kansas again. So why, twelve years later, has she found herself back in her little hometown? A tragic accident sent her away, but a call from her childhood ranch brought her back. It turns out, it's not as bad as she thought. Plus, her young son seems to be in love with every animal on the ranch, so... Maybe she should stick around a while. Avery has tried putting his childhood crush out of his mind for over a decade. Just when he thinks he's finally getting somewhere, he discovers she's back in town. What will Ashlee do when she finds him living in Southwind? He is the reason for the pain in her life, seeing him again will only open old wounds. Can he stay away from her? Better yet, should he? Secrets are everywhere in Southwind. Will they be too much for Ashlee and Avery to overcome? Or... Is it the new beginning they've both been desperately searching for? The answers can only be found, when Southwind Calls. Southwind Calls is a captivating, contemporary romance novel with your first look at the Southwind series.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Yeasts & Other Beasts: A Novel by David Wooster (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A year in the life of microbiology professor Ben Ketchum, who is pursuing his tenure while mentoring students in the lab on various projects. In part one, after losing his anthrax grant, Ben takes on a new project involving the yeast, then travels to Egypt and Germany so he can learn all the ways this tiny fungus has influenced human history and biology over the past 3,000 years. In part two, Ben discusses cholera and the strange chemistry of the water molecule while trying to come up with a new side project to help another professor in his department out of a jam. In part three, things go terribly wrong with a protein purification procedure and the cowboy boot-wearing microbiologist has to troubleshoot his cystic fibrosis project. In part four, Ben lectures his students on energy, steam engines, the geology of Yellowstone National Park, DNA, thermophilic bacteria, enzymes, and how all animal cells on Earth use the chemical energy in their food for obtaining ATP. All this and much more.

Genre: Medical

Blood Sugar (A Standalone Reverse Harem Paranormal MFMMMMMM Romance) (Love & Judgment) by Michaela Haze (1,090 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

They call my family a cult. I'm not allowed to tell anyone what happens behind closed doors. Our Sect worships the Old Gods. The Never Forest surrounds our little community. A place neither Here nor There. "The people that can dance with the dead will make their homes with the Demons." My family can do wondrous feats. Animate corpses and see the future through the eyes of the dead. I can do none of those things. But the Gods have set their eye on my virtue. There is one for each of the Seven Sins. And I am theirs. **Blood Sugar is a standalone, Reverse Harem paranormal romance with dark themes.** ***Trigger Warning: contains scenes of sexual, mental, and physical abuse as well as cult activity.***

Genre: Literature & Fiction

My Only - Alex & Jamie (Crossroads, Book 3) by Melanie Shawn (1,454 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The Firefighter With his sexy good looks, natural born charisma, and playful sense of humor, firefighter Alex Sloan is Harper's Crossing's most eligible bachelor. Since returning home from serving his country as a Navy SEAL, women have been lining up to be with him. Alex works hard and plays even harder. Nothing can stop him when he sets his mind to something, and since meeting Jamie his mind is set on her. The Nurse Jamie Miller learned the hard way that there is one person she can depend on in this world... herself. To keep her life on track she needs to stay focused on her ten-year plan that includes working two jobs and does not include sexy distractions. And distractions don't come much sexier than Alex Sloan. The Dilemma After Alex lands in the hospital from an on-the-job injury, Jamie is assigned to be his nurse-slash-guard. Jamie quickly learns that this VIP patient requires more than just her normal duties, his care includes fending off female admirers. Will Jamie be able to resist the irresistible Alex Sloan, or will her resolve crumble when Alex decides that his plan includes being with Jamie? Author's Note: My Only is a single mom, firefighter, small town, stand-alone Crossroads romance. This heartwarming HEA has an adorable five-year-old, a well-meaning yet meddling family, and some hot TLC that will give bedside manner a whole new meaning.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Final Homestead Boxset: A Small Town Post Apocalypse EMP Thriller Boxset by James Hunt Price verified 25 minutes ago

In a flash, the United States of America is sent back to the Stone Age. Three months without power has plunged the nation into chaos. Without technology, humanity is crumbling. Starvation spreads while brutal gangs rise, dominating in a savage fight for control. The heartland of the country has gone dark after an EMP attack has neutralized the power grid. John Carver, a construction worker and prepper, must rescue his family from the city and seek shelter in their cabin off the grid. The only thing in the way of John's family reunion is one hundred miles, and the entire metropolis of Cincinnati fighting to stay alive.

Genre: Science Fiction

Betting on Love (In Love series Vol. 2) (Italian Edition) by Penelope Plume (455 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Lui? Lui è Nic Bonaventura, un disgraziato sciupafemmine alle prese con un'improbabile scommessa. Lei? Lei è Penelope Postoli, una precisina che si veste malissimo, acida come uno yogurt scaduto e, come se tutto ciò non bastasse, architetto! Inoltre lo odia. Senza motivo? Sì, senza motivo. Lui è un ingegnere, poi, e gli ingegneri sono fatti per essere odiati. E allora basta, dov'è il problema? Che ognuno si faccia la sua vita e gli affari suoi. Ah, ma lavorano insieme? Oh no... Nello stesso ufficio? Mmh, le cose si complicano un pochino. Con le scrivanie una di fronte all'altra? Cavolo, si complicano parecchio. E il capo ha appena affidato loro un progetto su cui lavorare insieme? Ok, questa è una tragedia. Fine della storia. Forse, però, quei vestiti da novantenne bavarese mezza hippy e ipovedente nascondono forme di tutto rispetto; e forse, non c'è da giurarci, ma forse dietro quell'aria da pallone gonfiato viziato e figlio di papà c'è un cervello... Ma allora c'è una speranza! Sì, la speranza che la tragedia si trasformi d'un tratto in commedia e, chi lo sa, che tutto finisca come nella migliore delle favole. Altri titoli disponibili: IN LOVE SERIES Training in Love (#1) Falling in Love (Companion Book di Training in Love) Christmas in Love (#1.5 - novella) SEDUCING SERIES Seducing the Boss (#1) Seducing the Assistant (#2) Everlong (Chick-lit)

Genre: Foreign Languages

Southwind Rocks: When Music Feeds Your Soul by Mel Schanz (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Valerie Payne has a great life. She spends most of her days pulling calves on her family ranch; her evenings on the back porch watching the sun set into the Wyoming skyline. Family surrounds her at home and her second home: Southwind, Kansas. Her twin brother lives in Southwind, and she visits as much as the ranching life allows. Life is busy; she doesn't have time for a man. Rock Spindle is living the good life. Being the lead singer and drummer of the Rock Spindle Band has many perks. With five records going gold, a coast-to-coast tour, women throwing themselves at his feet... what more could a rock-star ask? Life is perfect. Until meeting Val, there was nothing he thought he needed. Val is different. She's not one of his roadies begging attention; she's quite the opposite. What will it take for Rock to convince Val to take a chance on him? In Southwind, the Bracken Ranch is bustling with people. Friends and family are aplenty as the Summer turns to Fall. Ashlee and Avery Harrison are right in the center of the action; exactly where they want to be. Ranch life is good. Truthfully, ranch life ROCKS! Southwind Rocks is an alluring, contemporary romance novel full of love, music, and friends in continuation of the Southwind Series.

Genre: Romance

They Stand Among Us by Nick James (148 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

The clock is counting down. Aliens have been planning the attack on earth for decades. They have slowly infiltrated the human race and manipulated them whilst increasing their own loyal followers until it is time to strike. But these aliens don't appear to realise that they have been noticed and knowledge of their existence on earth is starting to spread. Is it too late for humanity to stop this invasion? Follow both sides of the conflict as both aliens and humans race against each other and the clock.

Genre: Science Fiction

Architecture of a Technodemocracy: How Technology and Democracy Can Revolutionize Governments, Empower the 100%, and End the 1% System by Jason M. Hanania (158 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The world is primed for radical changes in government where each of us has an equal voice and all are held accountable. In Architecture of a Technodemocracy, Hanania provides a detailed blueprint on how to leverage current government processes, communications systems, and blockchain security to take the next step in the evolution of human government. By harnessing technology that already exists, we can nonviolently reshape our respective governments. The cooperation of modern politicians is not a requirement. A technodemocracy can be created without spending any tax dollars, passing any new laws, or otherwise turning to career politicians for leadership. Like Bitcoin, technodemocracy uses readily available technologies to decentralize power from the 1% to the 100%. Its principles can be applied to any nation. Despite being drafted more than 200 years ago, the Constitution enables a U.S. technodemocratic republic. No nation in history has ever had such an absolute straightaway to a 100% democratic government -- the opportunity to revolutionize society, economy, and environment without using violence. Through illustrations, examples, and analogies, Architecture of a Technodemocracy provides an elegantly simple method for decentralizing power to 100% of the American people and, in the process, ending the U.S. political party system. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jason M. Hanania is an attorney, an engineer, and a former U.S. government employee. He ran for the U.S. Senate in 2016 as the first technodemocratic candidate.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

My Fair Godmother: A Magical Romantic Comedy with a Fairy Tale Twist (The Fairy Godmother Series Book 1) by Janette Rallison (Rally Point Press) (408 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"Romantic twists and frequent comedic asides will delight fans of light fantasy."- Booklist "With comical chaos erupting everywhere, this magical (and romantic!) adventure will keep you grinning!" - Girls Life An incompetent fairy godmother. What could go wrong? Some girls steal their sister's clothes. Savannah's sister steals her boyfriend. Yeah, that was a really bad day. After a dramatic breakup, Savannah needs a true prince-and fast, because the prom is only weeks away. But looking for love can be a Grimm experience. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah's gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Showing why she's only Fair?because she's not a very good fairy student?Chrissy sends Savannah back in time to the Middle Ages, first as Cinderella, then as Snow White. Being a fairy-tale princess is so not what it's cracked up to be. Finally, Chrissy sends Tristan, a cute guy in Savannah's class, to the Middle Ages to turn him into her prom-worthy prince. He and Savannah must team up to defeat a troll, a dragon, and the mysterious and undeniably sexy Black Knight. Laughs abound in this clever fairy tale twist from a master of romantic comedy. Start this bingeworthy series today!

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Souvenir Game by Christopher Renna (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A captivating coming-of-age story about two boys and their friendship in the face of everyday problems and unexpected danger. "A heartwarming tale of friendship against all odds in this engaging coming-of-age thriller." READERS' FAVORITE Sixteen-year-old Spencer and his friends are collectively known as the Wyatt Five. They are a close-knit group of privileged teenagers who spend their summer days lounging at a lavish mansion or spending their parents' money without much thought. At night, they typically attend wild parties where they have easy access to sex, drugs, and alcohol. However, the Wyatt Five make it a point not to follow the reckless behavior of their peers or get themselves into any significant trouble. Boredom drives them to invent The Souvenir Game. The rules are simple: each person must visit Englewood Park, the impoverished area of the city, sneak into a house, and take a souvenir that represents low-income living. Spencer unexpectedly stumbles upon an 11-year-old boy in need. As he spends time with Dalton, Spencer begins to reflect on his own privileged upbringing and finds himself developing a strong bond with the boy. Sympathetic & protective, he takes Dalton under his wing. But when danger threatens their safety, Spencer must defend himself and Dalton to ensure their survival. If he can't, they will be torn apart, never to see each other or family & friends again.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Pumpkin Pies & Potions (Melting Pot Cafe Book 1) by Polly Holmes (778 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Witches, cats, pumpkin pies and murder! I'm Evelyn Grayson and if you'd told me by the time I was 23, I'd have lost both my parents in a mysterious accident, moved in with the coolest Aunt ever, lived in a magical town, and I was a witch, I would have said you were crazy. Funny thing is, you'd be right. Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year's Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to find out whodunit and clear her name. Amongst the pumpkin carving, abandoned houses, and apple bobbing, it soon becomes apparent dark magic is at play and I must use all my newfound witches' abilities to find the killer before another spell is cast. Step into Evelyn Grayson's magical world in the first book of the Melting Pot Café series, a fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is just beginning. If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Louisiana Hotshot: A New Orleans Murder Mystery; Talba Wallis #1 (The Talba Wallis PI Series) by Julie Smith (booksBnimble Mysteries Thrillers and Suspense) (6,401 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

NOW AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK "Can't wait for the next Evanovich? Louisiana Hotshot's Stephanie Plum with Tabasco, dawlin'." -The Clarion Ledger The FIRST book in the Talba Wallis series by Edgar-Award winning author Julie Smith WANTED: HOTSHOT P.I. WITH NEAR SUPER-HUMAN SKILLS. Confirmed grump Eddie Valentino placed the ad. Hotshot twenty-something Talba Wallis knew exactly how to answer it. And thus was born the dynamic duo of New Orleans private detectives -- one cynical, sixty-five-year-old Luddite white dude with street smarts, and one young, bright-eyed, Twenty-First century African-American female poet, performance artist, mistress of disguise, and computer jock extraordinaire. Think Queen Latifah and Danny DeVito. In Louisiana Hotshot, their job is to hunt down a sociopath and pedophile who's molested the fourteen-year-old daughter of their client, hangs out on the ragged edges of the rap and recording industries, and has more powerful allies than a Cabinet member. But both detectives have unfinished business from the past -- in Eddie's case, something he deeply regrets; in Talba's, a personal mystery, one so frightening no one will help her investigate. But she knows she won't sleep till she solves it -- and the truth will change her forever. "Smith generates plenty of tension as the savvy veteran and the eager novice combine their talents. But it is Smith's evocation of her beloved New Orleans and her deft exploration of her characters' intimate relationships that will lure readers to this series." -Publishers Weekly

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Secondhand Smoke: A Wickedly Dark Comedy by Patty Friedmann (537 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES Meets THE CORRECTIONS in Friedmann's warm and wacky tale of family dysfunction and redemption" -- Library Journal "The outrageous developments and swift pace make this novel hard to resist." -Publishers Weekly JERUSHA'S POISON... ... to just about everyone--particularly her adult children. Fortunately, poison is the very superfood of the satirist. Patty Friedmann, the reigning queen of black comedy, hits one out of the park with her family straight out of Tolstoy--unhappy in its own way, a uniquely twisted Southern way. Meet the Baileys. Born and bred in a working class New Orleans neighborhood, Zib and Wilson think the thick cloud of cigarette smoke enveloping their mother is what probably killed their father. Certainly the toxicity of Jerusha's dark, cynical attitudes has driven her children far from the nest. Wilson has escaped to Chicago, married a woman who hates him, converted to Judaism, and become a decorated professor of Organic Evolution. Zib, almost forty, has made it only as far as the Florida Panhandle, where she's an assistant manager at the local Winn-Dixie, doomed to fending off a sleazy boss given to late night phone calls. Only one person, as isolated as she is, shows Jerusha any affection: Dustin Puglia, chubby, wise, and fearless, a ten-year-old living next door with a poisonous mother of his own. Although Wilson and Zib have forged independent lives away from their mother -- as well as each other -- their father's death brings them back together for a darkly droll, yet heart-wrenching round of domestic insanity. Does it remind you of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY? Or THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS? Patty Friedmann got there first! And she's just as funny and observant as the authors of those splendid screenplays. Who Will Like It: Fans of off-beat dark comedies like AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, family dramas with a lot more humor than THE CORRECTIONS, the incomparable CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES, and another ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

THE GOLDEN MOUSE: financial heist adventure thriller (Hansen Files Book 3) by Mike Dixon (16 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Kate Bromley rarely saw her father when she was a child. The man who divorced her mother was a remote figure. That changed when she left school and he paid for her to go to university. They went on holidays together and she got to know him well. But, there was a side of his life that he kept secret. Father thought he could play Robin Hood. That was entertaining when the Sheriff of Nottingham was the baddy but frightening in real life. Kate found herself sucked into the dangerous world of computer fraud and international finance. One day she was engaged in a student project in the Scottish Highlands. The next she was on a plane bound for Australia... fleeing for her life.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Girl Trap: The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 3 (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery 11) by Cynthia Hamilton (614 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

No Way Back by Elle Chandler (153 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World (The Martin Family Heirloom Cookbook Series) by George R. Martin III Price verified 9 hours ago

"The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World" Get ready to embark on an epic culinary adventure as "The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World" takes you on a gastronomic journey like no other. This exceptional cookbook is a harmonious fusion of cutting-edge technology and the rich tapestry of global cuisines, curated to delight your senses and redefine your culinary experiences. From the picturesque vineyards of France to the vibrant street markets of Thailand, this cookbook transcends geographical boundaries to bring you an array of extraordinary international recipes. Each dish is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted to mesmerize your taste buds, elevate your palate, and create a symphony of flavors that dances across your senses. Dive into the pages of this book and discover the stories behind these remarkable recipes. Unearth age-old traditions intertwined with modern innovation, all meticulously designed to ignite pleasureful sensations in your brain, turning each bite into a captivating culinary journey. With servings tailored for 10 to 15 adults, these recipes are perfect for gatherings, celebrations, and intimate dinners. The side dishes thoughtfully paired with each main course ensure a harmonious balance of flavors, elevating your dining experience to a level of gastronomic perfection. Explore the intricacies of each recipe through precise cooking times, step-by-step preparations, and insightful nutritional information. Every detail has been meticulously documented, making it effortless for you to recreate these culinary marvels in your own kitchen. "The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World" is an invitation to embrace diversity, culture, and creativity through food. It's not just a cookbook; it's an experience that immerses you in the rich tapestry of global cuisines, inspiring you to become a culinary artist in your own right. Let the journey begin, and let the flavors of the world awaken your inner chef.

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Aerisian Refrain: A romantic portal fantasy adventure (Beyond the Sunset Lands Book 1) by Sarah Ashwood (113 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A voice that brings magic. A power that brings war. Good has triumphed over evil, and the land of Aerisia is finally at rest. Until ancient beings, long imprisoned, begin to stir... Cherokee musical sensation Annie Richards has spent the last eight years traveling the world for her career, until haunting visions attacking her mental health force her into journeying home to convalesce. That's when fiendish creatures, straight out of her nightmares, bring down her plane. Rather than perish in a crash, Annie awakens in a strange, parallel world. Aerisia. Here in Aerisia, fairies tend the earth, dragons soar above the clouds, pirates sail the seas, and magic permeates the air. Despite the beauty, danger abounds. Human smugglers drive Annie into the path of a scarred immortal warrior-lord, Cole, who saves her life, captivating rather than frightening her. As mysteries intertwine, Annie discovers her musical abilities on Earth translate into magical powers in Aerisia. Yet all power comes at a price. Her magic is the legacy of a banished race that invaded her dreams, transported her to Aerisia, and now seeks to wield her as a weapon, freeing themselves from captivity. Feared by the Aerisian rulers because of her heritage, Annie finds few allies besides Cole. A deadly shadow hangs over the land and her life, forcing her to make a crucial choice. She'll either defy both her forebears and the Aerisian leadership to seize control of her destiny, or become the reason Aerisia is torn apart. *Friends to lovers, star-crossed lovers, Cherokee mythology, dragons, fairies, and dragon riders are only a few of the elements that make up this rich portal fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, K. M. Shea, Sylvia Mercedes, Kenley Davidson, Emily Blackwood, Tara Grayce, and Elise Kova! While the series is not technically Young Adult, it is appropriate for both Young Adult and Adult readers. Fade to black is the highest spice level. Aerisian Refrain is ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Autumn Breeze: I Am A New Yorker (Carlos series Book 1) by RW Richard (WEB Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Autumn Breeze is the winner of the prestigious San Diego Book Awards for best romance novel of the year. SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 On the morning of 9/11, a fourteen-year-old genius's mother disappears. Her beloved father had been murdered years before. She's now without parents. She resolves to get a new mom and dad and have them adopt her before she is deported to Trinidad. For her new mom, she selects her BFF (best friend forever), a New York City detective. For her new dad, she selects the handsome spy investigating her BFF. The investigation was the girl's fault. She had predicted the terrorist attack to her BFF. Her BFF, in turn, won't give up her source, which makes the spy investigating her consider the detective as the possible predictor. Unbeknownst to the girl, a terrorist is also trying to find out who the predictor was, so he can silence him or her forever. Now, the girl is fighting to stay in the country, trying to make two people who hardly know each other fall in love, get married and adopt her, while she is playing a most dangerous game of hide and seek with the terrorist to not only protect her life but also the life of her best friend. The story, as it progresses, delves into how the City of New York responded to 9/11 by establishing an anti-terrorism taskforce in which the girl's BFF and the spy play important roles. On the journey, the girl learns that love is earned, sometimes with a heavy price. This is book 1 in the Carlos series, of which there are 4: 1. Autumn Breeze 2. A More Perfect Union 3. Angel's Eyes 4. The Chess Master by Robert W Richard and Sami Robinson Other: The Meet-Cute (my latest) Cinnamon & Sugar published by The Wild Rose Press Double Happiness The Wolves of Sherwood Neanderthals and the Garden of Eden Non-fiction: 101 Tips, Primarily on Writing Male Characters Words or phrases that describe major and minor themes occurring in this novel. Regarding the girl's, detective's and spy's internal stories we have literary romance, ...

Genre: Romance

Nice Meeting You by Phil Torcivia (23 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A divorced man continues his hilarious search for true love as he struggles to learn what women really want. Excerpt from Nice Meeting You - Breakup Form Letter Dear [insert name of the person you will no longer be sleeping with, unless you get really drunk and lonely], I [have enjoyed/was bored by/regretted] our relationship but [unfortunately/fortunately/thank freaking God] it has come to an end. You're a real [special/nice/stupid] person, and I'm doing this in print so that you don't have any misconceptions about why our relationship is over. Here are the main reasons why I [don't love you anymore/need a break/can no longer stand the sight of you]: [Insert all that apply.] • You smell. • You're a slob. • Your [pets/children/family] are nuisances. • You're cheap. • I found your Match.com profile, and it is chock full of lies. (Athletic and Toned? Really?) • You don't wash your [sheets/shirts/self] often enough. • You're a Boston [Celtics/Red Sox/anything] fan. • You dress as if you're going to a [trailer-park party/high school gym class/luau/funeral]. • Your taste in [food/wine/TV shows/movies/music/coffee] sucks. • I found compromising pictures of you on [your cell phone/Facebook/my friend's phone]. • Whereas you used to [workout/run/surf] multiple times weekly, now you spend more time [riding the couch/playing video games/surfing porn]. • You haven't bought me [jewelry/flowers/chocolate/squat-ola] in months. • I'd rather pay twice the rent than have to stare at your [fat/hairy/bald] [back/butt/head] for another night. • I've met someone [nicer/better/prettier/more handsome/less annoying]. All that remains for us to settle at this point is the following: • [I am/You are] keeping the [sofa/pictures/videos/ring]. • Please [leave my stuff in a bag on your front porch/bring my stuff to my place, and maybe we'll have farewell sex/donate my stuff to Goodwill, except my toothbrush, you ass]. • You [are/are not] ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Aubrey- Axis Rising Book 3: A Daughter's of Rosewood Romance by D.L. Hopkins Price verified 10 hours ago

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

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Oath of Silence: A Dark Mafia Romance (Deviant Doms) by Jane Henry (4,214 Reviews)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

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

the Complete Wok Cookbook: 500 Delicious Stir-fry Recipes for Your Wok or Skillet by Lucy Lynn (296 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Want to make easy, healthy Chinese food? Go for a wok. Ordering Chinese takeout is easy--but it's definitely not the healthiest or most affordable way to enjoy Chinese comfort food at home. With this simple cookbook in your kitchen and a mighty wok in your hand, Chinese favorites are now quicker, healthier, and cheaper than delivery. The Complete Wok Cookbook uses lower sodium and sugar, heart-healthy oils, lean cuts of meat, and fresh produce?no deep-fryer or MSG in sight. Skip the takeout and enjoy quick, healthy Chinese food with the Complete Wok Cookbook. From Vinegary Sichuan Beef with Vegetables to Honeyed Sesame Pork, this authentic Chinese wok cookbook is sure to tantalize your taste buds without breaking your budget?or your patience. Rock your wok with confidence at home with step-by-step guide to achieving stir-fry success. Welcome to your new Asian-inspired cooking adventure! In the Complete Wok Cookbook, you'll find:. • l 500 classic and creative recipes?Discover how to stir-fry, steam, and simmer a delectable mix of traditional Chinese foods. • l A complete wok walk-through?Master the techniques and tools for cooking Chinese cuisine in just one piece of cookware?a wok. • l Doable dishes?Save time and money with these easy wok cookbook recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes, under $10, or with 5 ingredients or less. • l Easy to find ingredients?Use ingredients at hands rather than fancy ingredients • l Straightforward steps?Take out of guesswork and cook with no fuss. • l Service for each recipes?Reduce food waste and save money Skip the takeout and enjoy quick, healthy Chinese food with The Complete Wok Cookbook.

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Super Syndicate and Friends by The Mighty Jewmanberg (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

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

Genre: Action & Adventure

What a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (25 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Do you know any nice guys? Perhaps you're married to or good friends with one. Well, consider the possibility that this nice guy is so frustrated with his relationship failures that he needs to vent to keep from turning into a bad boy with anger issues. Then, try not to spit hot coffee as you read his sarcastic rants about why men and women don't seem to fit. Excerpt from What a Nice Guy -- Snippity Doo Dah My initial vasectomy consultation is scheduled for today and I can't get this song out of my head: Snippity doo dah, snippity aye, My, oh my, what a wonderful day! None of my sperm is going to stray. Snippity doo dah, snippity aye. Mister blue balls getting older, No child support It's so practical. Everything's satisfactual! (Everbody now... ) Snippity doo dah, snippity aye, Rubberless feelings coming my way! If you're staring at this page with mouth agape, you're either my mother or a fertile woman. Men, can I have an amen? You betcha. Look, ladies, I turn fifty this year. I need offspring like I need square dancing lessons. If I were to have one of my little guys actually find an egg, that would make me almost seventy by the time Junior went to prom. I'd be riding my daughter down the aisle on my scooter. I've done the math. It costs $800, which is equivalent to twenty morning-after pills, two abortions, or a case of Silver Oak wine. I'll sacrifice the latter for peace of mind. It is also one-hundredth the cost of a college education, one-tenth the cost of a used car (plus repairs), and half the cost of outgrown sneakers. I know, I know. "You still need to wear condoms. What about STDs?" That's true (and it sucks), but it makes the whole process less stressful when breakage or slippage occurs. Actually, I think I've only had a rubber break once in my life. Slippage has happened numerous times. (OK, stop with the tiny penis jokes.) I'm sure we've all had that shocking/embarrassing moment when ole Willy leaves the party without his ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Throne of Shadows by Emma Fenton (Blue Morpho Books) (131 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

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

Genre: Fantasy

Villa Normandie by Kevin Doherty (Lume Books) (1,208 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

May 1944. The Normandy coastal village of Caillons is under German occupation, and the villagers are struggling to survive. Desperate to fight back Jeanne Dupré, mother of two adolescent daughters, risks everything to lead the local Resistance cell. With her husband forced into compulsory service for the German Reich Dupré and her family are living in constant fear. And life only becomes only more dangerous with the arrival of British agent Daniel Benedict. Benedict needs help from Dupré to complete his mission which is vital to Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings. But she is suspicious that they are not fighting for the same outcome. Their joint foe is Jürgen Graf, the Nazi oberleutnant, a man set on wiping out the local Resistance. Aware a spy is in his midst, Graf is on a ruthless mission to hunt Benedict down and crush the opposition. With the help of a network of Catholic priests, Benedict penetrates the heart of the Nazis' defences against Allied invasion, the Atlantic Wall. As the lives of Dupré and Benedict become increasingly intertwined can they stay true to themselves? Will they have to sacrifice all in their fight for freedom..? Villa Normandie is a moving historical novel, presenting an accurate picture of life under Nazi occupation. It is thoroughly detailed, meticulously researched and vividly authentic novel depicting the turbulent world of the French resistance. Kevin Doherty has worked in advertising and marketing with a number of international companies. He is also the author of 'Patriots'. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 200 Amazing Recipes for Quick, Tasty, and Healthy Meals (Pressure Cooker Cookbooks & Recipes) by Vanessa Olsen (60 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Even the busiest family can cook at home with the pressure cooker Finding time to cook can be difficult these days. Whether you're working long hours at a job, managing your kids' activities, or both, cooking at home can seem like a long-deceased dream. That's where the pressure cooker comes to the rescue! It cooks food extremely fast, preserves nearly 100% of the nutrients, is easy to use, and easy to clean. This book is packed with easy-to-understand information and every kind of recipe you could imagine. Even if you've never used an electric pressure cooker, the book will explain how it works, how to use it, and how to keep it clean so it lasts for years and years. You'll even get a chapter on how to convert slow cooker recipes to the pressure cooker, and indexes at the back of the book that show how long ingredients cook in a stovetop cooker versus an electric one. The intro chapters are short and to the point, so you can start cooking as soon as possible and take a crack at any of the 200 recipes the book offers. The recipes are divided up into sections, so you don't have to worry about being overwhelmed. They include approximate nutritional info, as well. In the recipe chapters, you'll find: • Breakfasts like chocolate zucchini muffins, cheesy grits, and cinnamon roll oats • Main dishes divided by protein, like rosemary lamb, spicy chicken wings, shrimp risotto, and pork roasts • Recipes for sides and snack dishes including classic potato salad, mac 'n cheese, and fried rice • Vegan and Paleo options such as BBQ tofu, stuffed acorn squash, and grain-free meatballs • Stocks and sauces like beef broth and Alfredo sauce • Mouth-watering desserts including molten lava cake, apple dumplings, and more! The electric pressure cooker is the one piece of equipment every kitchen needs. It really can do it all, and it can boost the confidence of even the most inexperienced and timid chef. Open this book and start cooking!

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Spit (A Standalone Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance) by Michaela Haze (467 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

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

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Cage for Heaven (A Cage for Angels Series Book 3) by Dani Hall (3 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

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

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Blood Moon: A Harry Chin Murder Mystery by Ralph Griffith (1 Review)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Sierra Sunrise: A Mojave Adventure by Randall Doughty (108 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

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

Genre: Literature & Fiction

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

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Just a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (29 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Is it true that nice guys finish last? It sure seems that way as a divorced man fights his way through a comedic dating scene. Will he ever find his soul mate? Phil has been called the male version of Carrie Bradshaw. Enjoy his humorous essays about relationships and the struggles we all have finding and keeping lovers. Women appreciate his open view into the minds of men. Artist Mike Swaim adds to the hilarity with his brilliant sketches, giving another dimension to Phil's quest for love. Excerpt from Just a Nice Guy - Commitment Test for Men Men say they are ready for monogamy, but are they just saying that to hasten the clothing removal process? I've put together a simple test a woman can give her man to see if he is truly ready or just a horny bastard. 1. When I see Kim Kardashian's butt on TV, I... a. Drool. b. Sport wood. c. Give thanks and praise. d. Change the channel. 2. The thing I look forward to most about getting married is... a. The built-in maid I get to have sex with. b. The bachelor party. c. Not having to date. d. Companionship. 3. If my woman asks me to stay home with her and watch Grey's Anatomy... a. I laugh, grab my keys, and head to the nudie bar. b. I whine and pout. c. I agree, as long as she agrees to provide oral favors afterward. d. I rub her feet while we hang on every word. 4. Her friends make me want to... a. Touch myself. b. Wear noise-cancelling headphones. c. Find excuses to avoid them. d. Be one of the girls and hang out. 5. If times get tough and we have to move in with her parents... a. I'll beg to be euthanized. b. I'll become a meth addict. c. I'll lock myself in a room and play Xbox. d. I'll contribute by doing household chores and mowing the lawn. 6. A fun honeymoon would include... a. My bride's confession of bisexuality. b. Seats along the third base line. c. A topless beach. d. Riding horses on the beach with my new soul mate. 7. Once married, I would no longer... a. Trim my ball hair as often. b. Chase curvy ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Disappearing in Plain Sight (Crater Lake Series Book 1) by Francis Guenette (1,107 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Legacy From Yesteryear: The Complete Story: A Clean Regency Romance Mystery Adventure by Victoria Trout and Penelope West (76 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

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

Genre: Historical Fiction