Wakeless: Joe Sault, book 1 (Joe Sault Detective) by William Dean (22 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Welcome to the near-future Metaverse... Reality is virtual, augmented, and holographic, and artificially intelligent robots are the hot, new consumer product. Constable Joseph Sault is a contrary human being. But he might be the only one who's accepted that. He's constantly in trouble with his superiors and losing touch with his family all due to his compulsive need to solve cases... that are not his own... because, contrarily, he refuses to step up to Detective. And, his new partner -- a distractingly attractive hologram programmed to admire and to serve -- is not doing his shaky marriage any favors. Despite skewed priorities and lack of respect for protocol, in the end, he's always emerged unscathed. Until now. Investigating a simple traffic accident lands him in the middle of a conspiracy with world-altering implications. Then, when the prime suspect turns out to be his wife's new boss, his work and personal life collide, catastrophically. Cornered and out of options, ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

When Hearts Ignite: An Angsty Billionaire Office Romance (The Orchid) by Victoria Lum (162 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

A cold-hearted billionaire, a fiery intern, and a forbidden love that defies the odds. He's the King of Wall Street -- cold, methodical, unemotional. Steven Kingsley is the glorious falcon soaring far above me. I'm the poor, lowly intern -- a small fish in this cutthroat ocean of finance, struggling to keep my head above water. The falcon and the fish were never meant to fall in love. After all, his heart is made of ice, and life has taught me rich men cannot be trusted. But my body craves him, my heart ignites for him, and from his heated stares and maddening touches, I wonder if perhaps he feels the same. Until one day, the unimaginable happens, and I disappear from his life. I've had to become someone I never thought I'd be in order to survive. That is, until he finds me. The cold king is intent on saving me, and this time, he isn't letting go. Our wills collide, an inferno blazes, but our devastating secrets get in the way. Can the fish and the falcon find a way to be ...

Spartacus: The Myth and the Man by M. J. Trow (19 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

This is a revised version of M. J. Trow's classic biography of an ancient and unforgettable hero. 'I am Spartacus' ranks among the most famous lines in Hollywood, with its image of the man's comrades prepared to die in his place in the Kirk Douglas film. And die they did; not the actors but the real army of Spartacus, crucified in their thousands along the Appian Way that leads to Rome. Spartacus: The Myth and the Man is a revised version of M. J. Trow's original biography, the first to be written in English, of a legend who has become all things to all men. He has been the focus of a ballet and an opera. Karl Marx called him 'the finest fellow in ancient history' and a communist group in 1920s Germany tried to topple the Weimar government in his name. The humble slave from Thrace (today's Bulgaria) became a gladiator, led a revolt and took on the greatest military system in history - Rome. The Romans were understandably anxious to erase him from history, so key facts about the man ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

The Pink Pepper Pot: Origins by Anna Conway (6 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

Life is a journey... NOT a destination. The Pink Pepper Pot (Origins) is just the beginning. So wrong on so many levels. A hilariously heart-breaking messed up British comedy that is almost certainly NOT for the easily offended. Dive in and become immersed in a graphically torrid adventure of just about everything that everyone ever warned you about. Life is certainly one hell of a journey! 18+ No refunds, get in and buckle-up buttercup! Things are about to get a little bit leftfield. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Genre: Humor & Satire

True Blue Tucker by Campbell Jefferys (7 Reviews)    Price verified 26 minutes ago

Two men go in search of the real Australia, and find it in a bar in Munich. But what will they do with it now they've found it? Australia. What comes to mind when you see or hear this word? Guys in khaki shorts jumping into crocodile infested waters. Long, white sand beaches. Shrimps on barbecues. Athletes and actors. "Really? Mel Gibson is Australian?" Surfer boys and pin-up girls. Cuddly koalas that aren't really bears. Come on. There has to be more to Australia than that. There is. Much more. True Blue Tucker is the story of Darius and Humphrey, two friends who go looking for the real Australia, a journey that takes them to Australia's north-west, Canada's ski hills, London's damp streets and Munich's bars. Along the way, they learn about themselves, about their country and about what the world thinks of Australians. Ambitiously and misguidedly, they set about changing the stereotype, by opening an Aussie bar in Munich that tells the real history of Australia. It's out with the ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Bloodstone: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, Lillianna Saga: Book One by D.R. Lyle Price verified 33 minutes ago

A fairy tale romance with fantasy elements; a fairy tale for grown-ups. Set in the fantasy Realm of Grimus, Jules Curbow, Lord Westington, makes plans to travel to the Southern Savage Lands to make good on a promise of intent to marry a Marsten sister, specifically the eldest daughter Lillianna, whom he rescued a decade before. He plans of becoming a respectable landowner and putting down roots, and this includes a short courtship and marriage and then making the journey to bring his bride back to his home. He hires his own company to complete the unique journey and as the group travels southward to help their Capt'n possibly gain a wife, the relationships Jules has with his men come into play: Welch's escalating bitterness, Preacher's secrets, and Cully's heartbreak.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Dixon Grace: 1.9.7 Hamburg by Alexa Camouro (Rippple Books) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 43 minutes ago

Dixon's European sojourn goes awry when she's arrested for corporate espionage. She's just an innocent Australian teacher working abroad. Or is she? For Dixon, it's a matter of wrong place, wrong time. The investigating officers are convinced she's stolen the navigation and guidance technology from the plane manufacturer Flussair, and that she's behind the murder of a top-ranking executive. All the evidence points to her, but she insists it's all a misunderstanding. She breaks out of custody in order to prove her innocence. But there are sinister elements at every turn, including a rising Indian corporation called Nayakall, a people-smuggling prostitution ring in Hamburg, a language school up to no good and a boyfriend with a dark secret. Who can Dixon trust? Will she get out of Hamburg alive?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Crimson Run (The Crimson Articles Book 1) by Yasmeen Salama (4 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Amish Canning and Preserving Cookbook: 370+ Canning and Preserving Recipes by Ned Gomez (1 Review)    Price verified 24 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, ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Dynasty in the East by A.G. Kimbrough (41 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 24 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 ...

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 54 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 ...

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 24 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 ...

Genre: Reference

Dekker De La Mare: The Chronicles Volume One (The Chronicles of Dekker De La Mare Book 1) by Peter Servidio (12 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Commentary on Romans by Thomas Bear (2 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

On the cover of this book is a picture of the ancient Roman Colosseum that still stands today. In its early years, many Christians were killed in the Colosseum while thousands of Roman citizens watched from the stands. Most likely, some of these Christian martyrs had heard the book of Romans being read to them years before they laid down their lives for Jesus. Paul wrote the book of Romans to help establish them in the faith and to prepare them for the day of their death. He warned them that unless they held fast their confession firm to the end, they would not inherit eternal life. Their willingness to die for Jesus in the Colosseum proved that their faith was genuine. Jesus and His Apostles taught that to inherit heaven, a person must be willing to lose his life for Jesus. The Christians to whom Paul wrote were serious. They knew that if they confessed and continued to confess their allegiance to Jesus, it could cost them their lives. Paul's letter helped them to count the cost and ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Carnivore Connoisseur: Discover the Science, Ethics and Culture Behind the Carnivorous Diet Beyond Steak (Raw and Unfiltered) by Camilo Cesarino Price verified 15 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 ...

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 54 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 ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

The Label Maker by MacKenzie Stilton (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

House Aretoli: A novel of medieval Venice by K. M. Butler (17 Reviews)    Price verified 54 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. ...

Dragon Prince (The Last Free Dragon Book 1) by Jada Fisher (381 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 24 minutes 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 ...

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 24 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, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Dark (The Dark Series Book 1) by Charnae (15 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 ...

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 one hour 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 ...

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 54 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 ...

Genre: Nonfiction

Son in Bag by Salustiano Berrios (3 Reviews)    Price verified 54 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Caring for Kait: A True Story of Young Love & Cancer by Travis Ruhland (262 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Global Lord: My Soldiers Are All SSS-Level: LitRPG Cultivation Progression System by Sophia Ava (6 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 24 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 24 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

Infinity Line by Laura Lanni (LMNO Press) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Shattered Ice (The Origins of Kaia Book 1) by Rebekka Strand (7 Reviews)    Price verified 54 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 one hour 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Quigley Tree: A Novel by Linda A Lavid (Plum Barn Press) (31 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 ...

Genre: Literary Fiction

With Blood by Aaron M. Geist (9 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Pictures of You ('90s Coming of Age Book 1) by Leta Blake (Leta Blake Books, LLC) (495 Reviews)    Price verified 54 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 one hour 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 ...

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 one hour 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Miss Adventures: Abroad from Bangkok to Bali by Ashley Percival (Misadventures Media) (20 Reviews)    Price verified 24 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 2 hours 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 24 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 24 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

An Elaborate Scheme Leading to Love: A Historical Western Romance Book by Lorelei Brogan (261 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Josie's family has come to grief after the sudden death of her father. When any hope seems to be lost, her mother decides to struggle for a better future and answer an ad for a mail-order bride. Their fate is inevitable, so they have no other option than to move to her mother's future husband's ranch. However, little does Josie know that she is about to feel her heart shiver when the rancher's handsome nephew approaches her. But is his supposed interest in her genuine? Or is there something darker hiding behind his smile? When Adam's cousins inform him that their father has plans to remarry, he agrees to help them carry out a secret scheme. Their aim: to sabotage their father's relationship with his new mail-order bride and her two children. And even though he initially believed that achieving the plan would be a piece of cake, he reckoned without his host. What will happen if, over the course of time, he starts having doubts and unexpected feelings for the mail-order bride's ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Solar Flare (The Solar Wind Book 2) by Laura E. Collins (14 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Southwind Calls: When You're Predestined To Love by Mel Schanz (35 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Yeasts & Other Beasts: A Novel by David Wooster (1 Review)    Price verified 5 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 ...

Genre: Medical

Blood Sugar (A Standalone Reverse Harem Paranormal MFMMMMMM Romance) (Love & Judgment) by Michaela Haze (1,090 Review)    Price verified 6 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 6 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 ...

Genre: Literature & 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 ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Souvenir Game by Christopher Renna (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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 ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Pumpkin Pies & Potions (Melting Pot Cafe Book 1) by Polly Holmes (778 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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 ...

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 9 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Secondhand Smoke: A Wickedly Dark Comedy by Patty Friedmann (537 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

THE GOLDEN MOUSE: financial heist adventure thriller (Hansen Files Book 3) by Mike Dixon (16 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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 9 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 ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The A.I. Cookbook IV: Flavors Around the World (The Martin Family Heirloom Cookbook Series) by George R. Martin III Price verified 10 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 ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Hacking God, Men & Me By A Maverick Shrink: 149 Unpsyching Short Stories & Poems by Dr Samir Shah (26 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

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

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Aerisian Refrain: A romantic portal fantasy adventure (Beyond the Sunset Lands Book 1) by Sarah Ashwood (113 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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 ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Nice Meeting You by Phil Torcivia (23 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

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

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Oath of Silence: A Dark Mafia Romance (Deviant Doms) by Jane Henry (4,214 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 4 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 ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

What a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (25 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

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

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Throne of Shadows by Emma Fenton (Blue Morpho Books) (131 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

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

Genre: Fantasy

Villa Normandie by Kevin Doherty (Lume Books) (1,208 Review)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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

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 ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Cage for Heaven (A Cage for Angels Series Book 3) by Dani Hall (3 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

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

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Isle of Hope: Unfailing Love (Isle of Hope Series Book 1) by Julie Lessman (773 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

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

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

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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

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

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

THE EARLY DETECTIVE STRONG CASES(Clean Suspense) (Detective Jason Strong) by John C Dalglish (47 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Sierra Sunrise: A Mojave Adventure by Randall Doughty (108 Reviews)    Price verified 54 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 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Just a Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia (29 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

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

A Safe Place by J L Walker (77 Reviews)    Price verified 30 minutes ago

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

Hammer of Gath: A Tale of Rehavan (Tales of Rehavan Book 4) by Justin Rose (8 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

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

Genre: Fantasy