Isle of Dragons: The Hidden Library (Book 2) by L. A. Thompson (13 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

L.A. Thompson's iconic steampunk heroine is back in this richly imaginative second installment in the Isle of Dragons trilogy. Jade Sol embarks on quest to find a mysterious magic library that holds the key to winning the war against the corrupt King Jarrod. Jade and Kaylen, childhood friends turned rivals, now race to find a portal located in an ancient library hidden from mankind for years that will either doom or save their world. To follow the king's orders and regain all she's lost, Kaylen must decide what, and who, she is willing to sacrifice. Can Jade, the dragon-taming witch Miria, and the pragmatic pod inventor Dan race against the clock and stop Kaylen from opening the gateway between realms before it's too late? Fans of Jeff Gunzel's The Legend of the Gate Keeper series and Cecilia Dominic's The Art of Piracy will be enthralled with L.A. Thompson's brilliant and magnetic storytelling. Reviews: "Author L. A. Thompson's storytelling is nothing short of brilliant and ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

BRUTAL INNOCENCE by TOM MOHRBACH (Tom Mohrbach Novels) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

It's the summer of 1979; in a small Michigan community, seventeen-year-old Stevie finds himself at a crossroads between his wholesome upbringing and a gritty reality he never saw coming. It all starts when he accepts a summer job at a nearby liquor store. Beneath the veneer of friendly smiles from the owners lies a sinister reality, entwined with racism, sex, and violence that drags him down a rabbit hole of unforeseen temptations. An avid runner, Stevie is his high-school cross-country star who hopes for a running scholarship to help with college tuition. He is torn between careers as a police officer, fighter pilot, or entering a seminary. Amidst the turmoil, Stevie meets Jenny, a free-spirited young woman. Will she lead Stevie further into the murky depths or will she help him rise above the shadows and forge his own path to redemption? Throughout this gripping and evocative coming-of-age tale, the novel paints a haunting portrait of a young man's struggle to find his place in a ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Detective Diaries : Volume One by Keith Haynes (10 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

Being a detective isn't easy. When your name is Ken Barnes it just gets harder. Having successfully navigated the first steps to move on to the Criminal Investigation Department in his home town force big questions present themselves to him every day. In amongst the heartache and stress he delivers an hilarious take on what he describes as his 'daily bread' Yardie drug dealers, collapsing constables, flying babies, exploding office furniture and lunacy on scales only personal experience could recall are all contained within these pages. There's so much more of course. It's a true (as it can be) account of a real life British detective. Now retired but seeing humour in almost every scenario in his recollections this diary contains the truth, the whole truth and possibly some shadier areas of nothing but the truth. With his candle taken to the darkest corners of the investigations he was involved in as the stupid just gets stupider, and the weirdness just gets weirder he describes ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Isolation: Dwayne Morrow Mystery #5 (Dwayne Morrow Mysteries) by Darin Miller (24 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

Is there anything more unsettling than the inability to trust your own senses? Dwayne Morrow is about to find out... Recent events in West Virginia have left Dwayne in a fragile state of mind. His recollections of those final hours are blurry at best, and while he knows what he wants to believe, he's bound by a promise not to investigate any further. Despite the patience and support from friends and family, he finds himself hobbled by despair, unable to fully confide in anyone. When Boggs Investigations is invited to join a trial mystery weekend on a private island in Lake Erie, Dwayne is pressured by his boss to rejoin the living and participate in what is supposed to be an exercise in teamwork. But the island has a haunted history, and for Dwayne, the line quickly blurs between what is real and what isn't. Time is running out, and Dwayne must decide whether the real danger is to his friends or to his own sanity. Isolation is the fifth heart-stopping adventure in the Dwayne ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Bloodlust (Bloodbound Trilogy Book 1) by Devin Thorpe (1 Review)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

I am the last remaining Sylvian. The final warrior in a line of Lycan-Undead hybrids. Because of the demon that resides within me, I mistakenly slaughtered my family when I was ten. But my family is not just any ordinary family. My father was the king. I've been on the run my entire life, wanted for treason. But now my enemies have my daughter, the only person on this earth I have left to love. For her, I will fight. For her, I will take back my kingdom. For her, I will make this world bleed.

Untangling a Fateful Courtship: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Amanda Seabrook (243 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

Unlike her socially ambitious sister, for whom visiting London is a dream come true, the wise and dashing Caroline Templeton feels as though her stay there will be an absolute nightmare. Therefore, what she least expected upon arriving, was to be utterly enchanted by a handsome Duke. Little did she know that her own sister would also find in him a potential suitor... Will Caroline let true love into her heart for the first time or will her sister's intentions thwart her path to happiness? James, Duke of Eastridge, is aware of his privileged position and strives to maintain it at all costs; thus, following his mother's desire, he must find a suitable bride without any delay and forget all about love. As soon as he meets Caroline for the first time, he is awestruck, not only by her captivating beauty, but also by her intelligent, and unique personality. She is, however, a polar opposite of his mother's vision of an ideal successor for her title. Little did he know just how many ...

Genre: Romance

Wizards of trance - Influential confessions of a Rogue Hypnotist by The Rogue Hypnotist (148 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

How would you like to be very persuasive and yet persuasion proof? Up until now - only a select few held this knowledge! No more! Wizards of Trance is the 5th book in the internationally bestselling Confessions of a Rogue Hypnotist series! In his latest work inspired by deep research, the Rogue Hypnotist shows you the easy to use principles that will ensure you are a Master Hypnotic Persuader or as he calls it: Wizard of Trance! Drawing on famous and unlikely Trance Wizards from ancient times to the present day, the Rogue Hypnotist has identified the reoccurring patterns that can make anyone hypnotically persuasive: whether you are a professional hypnotist or not you will supercharge your effective communication with this totally unique and acceessable book. Most books on persuasion are written by people with no proven track record on being persuasive themselves. The Rogue Hypnotist is a top UK Master Practitioner of NLP and a Clinical hypnotherapist who can get deep rooted change by ...

Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting

The Bond of Chains (The Xrath War Book 1) by Robert John Burke (18 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

For a thousand years, the armored giants known as Xrath were oppressed by the technologically advanced Armada. Only one of the common races rose to their defense: A plucky group of talking primates called "humans." The Liberation came, and the Xrath were set free. But the friendship did not last. The human race proved capricious, and spread themselves throughout the stars in their eternal quest for wealth and power. Meanwhile, the Xrath isolated themselves, suspicious of all outside their borders, awaiting their time of reckoning with such false friends. Now, hundreds of years after that first encounter, the time is at hand. Krion xk'Kialar, the bringer of thunder, greatest of all Xrath generals, has assumed command of their forces and launched a daring campaign against the humans and their allies. All that stands between humanity and a fiery judgment is the courage of an unlikely group of heroes: An arrogant fighter pilot with a troubled home life. A no-nonsense soldier trying to ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Bloodmark (The Kingsmen Chronicles #2): An Epic Fantasy Adventure by Jean Lowe Carlson (1,114 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Blood has been spilled. War has begun. And a dark power rises with only banished traitors to stop it. Alrou-Mendera reels, thrust into war as the Queen is deposed by an ancient cabal. But Elohl and Olea den'Alrahel have done their duty as Kingsmen and kept their Queen alive in exile, safe in the wild north. As Olea travels to a desert oasis, learning the truth about the Khehemni who have overtaken the throne, Elohl races to find aid in the treacherous Highmountains. To save their nation before a ruthless slaughter begins. Discover the exciting new series from a #1 Amazon bestselling Epic Fantasy author. A complex world of treachery, war, and magic, readers who enjoy Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time, Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicles, or Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher will love this fantastic adventure.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Letters to Rachel by R. W. Mitchell (122 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Meet Rachel Williams, a thirty-something, who in desperate need for a change in her life, decides to move from a small village in Southern England to the bustling centre of Barcelona in Spain. In her attempt to start anew, Rachel decides to quit Facebook, Twitter and all other forms of 'Social Media' and instead takes up the dying art of letter writing. Spurred on by letters from her Mother, 'Madam Chairwoman for the Flower Arranging Club', Miss. Elaine, the ever so flamboyant director of the Village Pantomime and her best friend Suz, a man-eating Ozzie, Rachel writes about her new life, complete with all of the ups and downs of moving to a new country, starting a new job and meeting Mr. Right! Filled with a year full of adventures, stories and juicy gossip, 'Letters to Rachel' is the perfect read for those of us that love life, love laughter and love receiving letters!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Just Like Screaming: Deluxe Edition Book One by Sara Green (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

A man looks to confront the trauma of his childhood friends murder, revisiting the moment through terrifying black magic. A camping trip goes wrong when the killer is among you. A woman's lust and guilt turns into a dangerous relationship with a ghost. And collected here for the first time, all of author Sara Green's contributions to the Horrors of Church Hill series. This book contains thirty-four terrifying horror stories by Sara Green, all of them short enough not lose your voice when you finish screaming... if you're able to stop screaming...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Haunted: An Epic Dragons and Immortals Romantic Fantasy (Fallen Emrys Chronicles Book 2) by E.E. Everly (Emrys Pumpkin Press) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Evil is never good, no matter how tempting the package. Along with his ability to deceive others, Caedryn has skills that make him a perfect double agent, including executing a daring stunt that draws the eye of an evil empress. Caedryn soon finds himself welcomed into her confidence -- and pulled into her twisted plots and secrets. Empress Rhianu's dark power repulses him, yet as Caedryn becomes closer, he sees an intimate part of her that no one should ever see a power-hungry empress possess. A softness. A vulnerability. Despite his mission to bring the empress down, the longer Caedryn knows her, the more she warps his reason. She's either really sincere behind the scenes or as gifted in deception as he is. Has she caught on to his role as a double agent, or does she really trust Caedryn as much as she says she does? Time with her will make him insane or acquaint him with the darkness that hides within -- unless love overcomes the insanity and gives Caedryn the reason he needs ...

Genre: Fantasy

Respites of Power (The Soul Alliance Book 1) by Charles Streams (18 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Roger Torrents is amazed when he runs into a mysterious white-haired man in Mexico, who takes him to Chanulville, a world where the inhabitants shoot red, yellow, orange, blue, green, or purple lasers out of their fingers called zaps, and round lights from their stomachs called soulbeams. Roger loves the idea of being able to teleport to a secret world whenever he wants, but he is also informed that he and other Chosen Ones are needed in Chanulville to form the Soul Alliance and heal the life-giving Central Orb. As Roger leads the Soul Alliance in fulfilling the Respites of Power Prophecy, an ancient Chanulano artifact is stolen, inexplicable colored shapes appear in the sky, booms shake the entire land, and a Chosen One is attacked. When the truth behind the sinister events is unraveled, each member of the Soul Alliance must decide to face his or her destiny in Chanulville or return to the outside world... forever. Book 1 of The Soul Alliance Series

Genre: Children's eBooks

Titan (Mammon Book 1) by Robert Kroese (229 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A 2021 Prometheus Award nominee! "Mammon will scratch your itch for cranky libertarian sci-fi. Looking forward to the next part!" - John Carmack, creator of Doom and founder of Armadillo Aerospace " This is a compelling page turner and, once again, Kroese... not only gets the economics of hyperinflation absolutely correct, but, in the best tradition of science fiction, "shows, not tells" the psychology which grips those experiencing it and how rapidly the thin veneer of civilisation can erode when money dies." - John Walker, Founder of Autodesk, Inc., co-author AutoCAD, author The Hacker's Diet, operator of Fourmilab " Kroese did his homework on financial bubbles, panics, mass psychosis, social collapse, cryptocurrency, and hyper-inflation... [B]etter than Lucifer's Hammer, and spookily realistic." - Hans Schantz, physicist and author of The Hidden Truth " You can see the foundation of the book's apocalypse in today's headlines, and that should scare the hell out of anyone. Cannot ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Intern Six Vs. The Stupidest Door: A Standalone, Sci-fi, and Sapphic Adventure from the Homo Parthenos Series by Shumaila Badar Price verified 2 hours ago

To secure her financial future, Zaheen needs to open an ancient, plastic-age door. She thinks it's a simple enough task. But is she underestimating the resilience of the security in-charge and her rather reticent wife? Zaheen, a university dropout, wishes to finally become financially secure by joining her homeland's nearly monopolistic employer: The Knowledge Corporation. Unfortunately, the corporation does not usually hire dropouts. Zaheen's desperation makes her a potent tool in the hands of manipulators looking to achieve their own ends. In her quest to achieve financial security, Zaheen meets a mentor who sets her up on a mission to find skeletons in the government's closet. The task seems simple enough: Zaheen only needs to get past a non-smart door from ancient times. But the security in-charge and her wife are more intelligent and resilient than she expects. Someone has tried to open the door before and met an unfortunate and untimely end. Is Zaheen on course for a similar, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Mystery Along the Italian Coast: A Race to Barcelona - A Rosetta Blessing Travel Mystery (eBook 2) by A. Nation (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Rosetta and her daughter take another exciting trip to Europe around Italy (Book 2 of 4). After leaving her secure job, Rosetta sets up their detective agency. With funds earned from their last case, she and her daughter set sail on a cruise trip. A suspect from the states crosses their path through famous cities along the Italian coast. Now the local mob boss wants retribution and gives chase. Will Rosetta convince the murderer to give up or get killed by his wife's Italian family? 4/25/23

To Dare a Duke (Girls Who Dare Book 1) by Emma V Leech (3,184 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Girls Who Dare - The exciting new series from Emma V Leech, the multi-award-winning, Amazon #1 romance writer behind the Rogues & Gentlemen series. Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Eleven girls - Eleven dares in a hat. Twelve stories of passion Who will dare to risk it all? To Dare a Duke Dreams of true love and happy ever afters Dreams of love are all well and good, but all Prunella Chuffington-Smythe wants is to publish her novel. Marriage at the price of her independence is something she will not consider. Having tasted success writing under a false name in The Lady's Weekly Review, her alter ego is attaining notoriety and fame and Prue rather likes it. A Duty that must be endured Robert Adolphus, The Duke of Bedwin, is in no hurry to marry, he's done it once and ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Golden Prince of San Francisco by Steve Rubin Price verified 4 hours ago

This is a colossal, monumental powerhouse of a novel along the lines of McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. I've read all of Rubin's novels, and this is a true American Classic, a winding tale of enchantment, adventure and friendship following the paths of of two Massachusetts boys, Jake Dobson and Tyler Jessup, who strike out for the Gold Rush in California in 1855. The bonds of their friendship are tested in myriad ways as they undertake the arduous journey West then fight for their very lives once they reach San Francisco. Back home, a fiery independent young woman stranded after their ship sinks off the coast, Abigail Sutter is determined to become the first female in America accepted to medical school, and subsequent licensure. This story will leave you breathless, and me teary with its triumph.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Apprentice Gone: Book 1 in the Epic Fantasy Series Rampant Dawn by J. W. Meyer (91 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

If you like The Wheel of Time and Dungeons & Dragons style fantasy, the Rampant Dawn series is for you! Whispers of rebellion are stirring through the mystical lands where Dragon Arch Lords enforce their limitless power over every aspect of civilization. When an important errand for his master goes completely awry, a young spellcaster is thrown into a life-or-death struggle that could affect the fate of the entire realm. Along the way he meets an unlikely friend, and together they discover their unique abilities are able to break through unimaginable boundaries -- but nothing can prepare them for the unparalleled dangers they will be forced to overcome. Follow Kresdin and Fuke on their wild adventure into an enchanted world of magical wonder, and see if they can unlock the mystery of a long-forgotten artifact. Don't miss the excitement! Jump right into this fast-paced epic fantasy adventure! To explore high-stakes sword-fighting action set in a world of mystical sorcery, scroll ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

BEST DANKS: Jokes and Funny Internet Stufff - Simples by Ricky Ronce-Memes (1 Review)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

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Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Awakening The Eye Of Omniscience: Apocalypse Gamelit by Sophia Ava (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Six hundred years ago, the Tower of Heaven descended, the rules of the game covered the earth, and the world entered the era of the game. Inside the Tower of Heaven, terror is everywhere, and experience and rewards can be gained by killing monsters. The protagonist awakens the Eye of Omniscience, and countless hidden hints in the Tower of Heaven are revealed to him.

Genre: Horror

Heavy (The Weight Of It All): A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure by J.J. Thorn (1,343 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

An Affinity. Most humans never get one, but the Goddess gives everyone the opportunity when they turn 16. With an Affinity, humans are given access to their internal energy and Skills. Magical powers that allow you to interact with the world in ways you could never imagine. When Terrence receives his Affinity, he is shocked to discover it has never been seen before within the Kingdom. Worse yet, his Affinity reinforces the thing he was made fun of for his entire life. His weight. Follow Terrence as he uses his Affinity to progress with the hopes of becoming a Dungeoneer - someone who explores and conquers Dungeons. Discover a unique world where Terrence and his friends learn about their new abilities, their Affinities, AND themselves. Their Skills will grow, and if they work hard enough, they might eventually Rank up! This is the first book in a LitRPG Fantasy series inspired by books like Mage Errant, Darkthorne Academy, World Tree Online, and Delve on RoyalRoad. Credits go to ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Blue Castle: Illustrated edition with notes by Lucy Maud Montgomery (5,860 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

"The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery is a delightful journey of self-discovery, romance, and the transformative power of embracing life's unexpected joys. Set in early 20th-century Ontario, Canada, the novel introduces us to Valancy Stirling, a timid and overlooked young woman trapped in a dreary existence dictated by societal expectations and her overbearing family. When Valancy receives a shocking medical diagnosis, she decides to seize control of her destiny and embrace life with newfound courage. Venturing beyond the confines of her small-town life, she finds solace and adventure in the enchanting beauty of the Canadian wilderness and the camaraderie of kindred spirits. Central to Valancy's journey is the titular Blue Castle, a symbol of freedom and possibility where she discovers her true self and learns to embrace life's extraordinary possibilities. Through Montgomery's evocative prose and vivid storytelling, "The Blue Castle" unfolds as a heartwarming tale of resilience, love, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Knock at the Door: Who is she? Who was she? by Peter Rowlands (218 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A brain-teasing mystery that grabs you right from the start - and then delivers A bedraggled woman turns up on Rory Cavenham's doorstep in the middle of a storm, convinced that the year is 1972, but claiming to have lost her memory. Despite his own troubled past, Rory is drawn to her; but she's fearful of authority and frightened of mysterious pursuers, and insists on keeping a low profile as she adjusts to modern life. Determined to help her, Rory finds links to two strong but compromised women, but the truth behind their interlocking stories remains elusive. Meanwhile, the pursuers turn out to be all too real, and the pace builds as the story lunges towards its remarkable and redemptive climax. Fast-moving and engrossing, A Knock at the Door defies easy categorisation. It is part mystery thriller, part detective story, and part romance. It even hovers on the edge of science fiction, though it always keeps both feet firmly on the ground. One beta reader reports "snatching at the ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

When Things Are Set Right: The Silversaar Legacy: Book 1 by Jordan St. James (16 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

A mother bereft. A captive released. An ancient power awakens. Aeryn Haranae is expected to join the family trade. She faces a bleak future trapped in a village which holds nothing but painful memories of the daughter she lost in infancy. She would do anything for a way out. An act of mercy changes everything when she stumbles upon an injured, ex-slave with a mysterious set of markings on his hands. Grim Stonebreaker harbors an unmet thirst for justice and claims no memory of life before he was taken as a child. In one final attempt to delay the inevitable, Aeryn leaves home under the selfless guise of reuniting Grim with his family. She quickly discovers that the world, and her traveling partner, are more dangerous than she realized. Try as she might, she can't shake the pain from her past. When Grim's connection to an ancient power embroils them in a long-dormant conflict between dragons, the pair must race across the North to rally his people before the Rune Reaper finishes the ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Chronicles of Messallóvaria: Rise of the Dark Plague by L.R. Engle (2 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

The ashes of war have begun to settle within Cirventia as the elven prince, Ezriel, and his companions -- bounded by battle and tragic loss -- embark on a journey outside of the region to seek out the origins of the oppressive Dark Army. During their quest, they learn of a new enemy that emerged within the dark void following the war. Guided by the return of their divine visions, they learn of a potential cure for the dark plague that has spread across the known and unknown world. Now, they must embattle their internal scars of loss and war whilst enduring a journey full of trials and continued bloodshed. Along the way, they encounter new empires and learn old secrets. Will the Cirventians emerge from the flames as heroes, or will they join the countless dead along the path of misery and hell? Website: https://lrengle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LREngleauthor

Genre: Fantasy

The Haunting of Red River: A Riveting Haunted House Ghost Thriller Boxset by Marie Wilkens (212 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Twin sisters and paranormal bloggers Rachel and Becky inherit the mysterious Groves Estate in Alabama, only to find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, murder, and family secrets. As eerie occurrences haunt the halls, the sisters must unravel the deadly conspiracy involving their late grandmother, Patricia, and confront dangerous foes vying for the family fortune. In a race against time, Rachel and Becky must rely on their unbreakable bond to uncover the truth and protect their lives and legacy. The Haunting of the Silver Creek Lodge In a small town rests an old lodge with a big secret. Maxine Finch and Simon York, a recently married couple with little money, use their limited honeymoon funds to buy a foreclosed inn in the tiny snowy town of Silver Ridge, Colorado, but when strange things start happening in the middle of the night, Maxine and Simon wonder if their investment is a dangerous mistake.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Titan Hoppers by Rob J Hayes (787 Reviews)    Price verified 49 minutes ago

Courage Iro will shatter the Gates of Power to protect his fleet. Born talentless, Iro has all but resigned himself to a life of drudgery, watching his sister hop across to the massive space titan for supplies. But when the titan explodes and his sister is killed, Iro finds a new determination to take her place. He's not about to let weakness prevent him. When the fleet encounters a new titan, filled with powerful monsters, deadly traps, and mysterious cloaked figures, Iro is the first to spontaneously manifest a new talent. Now sent to a different ship, to train with others far beyond his strength, Iro will have to train twice as hard just to catch up. To protect his fleet, and to uncover the mysteries of the titans, Iro won't just open the Gates of Power. He'll break them. A progression sci-fantasy perfect for fans of Cradle and Iron Prince.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Work Wife Balance (Kate King Series Book 1) by Jo Edwards (700 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

'This is well-written, very funny and I raced through it, occasionally squealing in horror at the antics of Kate's colleagues. It's also a joy to read about a strong woman with a big job and fiery opinions, a nice antidote to the sugary sweet sort of chick lit.' DAILY MAIL Kate King is furiously flailing to keep afloat. As her team bicker, finger-point and cheat their way through rumours of sackings and site closures, her ill-tempered husband is becoming increasingly embittered and secretive. Kate knows she must address his petulant question: "Surely there's more to life than this?" but all her energies are required to dodge the corporate bullets constantly fired in her direction. Under pressure from an attractive, younger colleague, Kate is also concerned by her sudden invisibility to the opposite sex and the alarming appearance of back fat. Disturbingly, beige knitwear has started to call to her from the shelves of M&S. Growing more and more suspicious of her husband's activities, ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

The Plague of Kavronax by Lewis McDonald (1 Review)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

A band of swords for hire find themselves working together to make some quick coin when they find themselves thrown into the midst of a battle much larger than they had planned. Toppling corrupt leaders, battling a powerful cult, and going blow for blow with a mighty dragon. They face obstacles at every turn of their journey but each has their own reason to keep fighting. Some want money, some want glory, and some want revenge. Will they defeat the overwhelming odds, or will they perish before the battle ends?

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Vandemere (Circ de Tarot Book 1) by Kimberley D. Tait (38 Reviews)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

"... Tait's writing pulls the reader into Vandy's world with striking descriptions that vividly capture the settings, and introduces characters in a few deft strokes, making them lifelike and believable... A promising historical fantasy series debut... "--Kirkus Reviews Magic isn't the only thing he inherited! Trick rider in a traveling circus, seventeen-year-old Vandemere (Vandy) Petruska is caught between two worlds. As Vandy Davidson, he lives the legacy of the father who abandoned him, performing on his beloved horses in the circus ring. But he's also his Romanian mother's son. As Vandy Petruska, he seeks to deny the tarot magie his mother has gifted to him. But as the magie's power over him grows stronger, he becomes aware that the bad luck in his life isn't an accident. When his Romanian ancestors immigrated to America on the back of a trick horse, they brought something with them. Something evil. Now this evil is attacking him, and Vandy will have to learn to accept his ...

Genre: Fantasy

Hidden in Broad Daylight: A Paranormal Sci-fi, action adventure with a touch of romantasy. (The Apara Chronicles Book 1) by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen (4 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

A Storm is brewing... When, where, and what kind is unknown. Tessa Waterford is the key. Hidden in Broad Daylight is the first book in The Apara Chronicles, a Paranormal Sci-fi Fantasy full of strong women characters existing in the world of the Apara. The Apara Chronicles takes paranormal beings and turns the table on them, making them the grain of truth behind the lore, dropping many of the tropes, in favor of much more 'human' non-humans... but they still BITE! The Apara are virtually immortal guardians of humanity, working hard to keep humanity from imploding before they reach a true level of civilization. They live among us, indistinguishable from humans, unless you realize your neighbor hasn't aged in twenty years! Tessa Waterford's life may not have hit a dead end, but she's been circling the round-about of life for the last two years, until she sees an ad in the local paper for a job she MUST apply for! She lacks one very important qualification, however. While she can do the ...

Genre: Romance

Wheels of Brotherhood: Eternal Bonds of Service by Joseph Wainwright (979-8-9902096-2-6) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

What to you do when the memories and ghosts of your past coming flooding back? When Ray Parrish, a quiet Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, receives an unexpected phone call from his old Marine friend, Frank Whittaker, memories of his time in the war come flooding back, upending his new normal. Since his decision to enlist in the USMC in 1967 to boot camp and beyond, Ray's memories unravel in a beautiful and heart-breaking tapestry of trials, pain, hilarity, and the forging of lifelong friendships. As his marine buddies return to his life and his heart, Ray's life reflects a culmination of grief in war and the triumph of victory -- along with the struggle of healing after tragedy. Adapting to civilian life is no easy feat, but being amongst brethren who know the struggle make it that much easier for Ray to confront his mortality and reflect on his legacy.

Genre: History

Gluten Free Cookbook: 2000 Days of Easy and Flavorful Recipes to Manage Celiac Disease, Cut Gluten, or Simply for Healthy Eating by Diane Romano (10 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

?? Looking for new and simple recipes to manage Celiac disease, eliminate gluten, or just enhance your healthy eating habits? ?? Concerned that enjoying flavorful gluten-free meals will strain your budget? "The Gluten Free Cookbook" by Diane Romano will be your perfect companion. It proves that a gluten-free diet doesn't mean sacrificing variety or flavor, and it certainly doesn't have to be expensive. ?? Why This Cookbook Is a Must-Have ?? ? Colorful Recipe Image: Bring the flavors to life with vibrant, full-color images, making it easy to visualize the delicious outcomes. ? User Friendly: Each dish is crafted to ensure ease of preparation, accompanied by chef's tips to guide cooks of all skill levels to culinary success. ? Common Ingredients, Uncommon Meals: Enjoy affordable cooking with recipes that use everyday ingredients to create exceptional, cost-effective meals. ? Detailed Nutritional Insights: Each recipe comes with comprehensive nutritional information, helping you ...

Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Machines of Tomorrow: From AI Origins to Superintelligence & Posthumanity by Pedro Uria-Recio (17 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

How AI Will Shape Our World. Written in an easy-to-read style accessible to everyone, "Machines of Tomorrow" grounds the reader in a thorough history and description of Artificial Intelligence, enabling an appreciation of its real trajectory and ultimately a deeper level of engagement with the core concept of the book: what should societies expect from AI in the coming decades? How will AI affect employment and education in the near term and mid-term? How will AI affect our society, economy, government, culture, and geopolitics? What are the likely utopian and dystopian outcomes of AI implementations, and who will be impacted? What is really going on with China and the new AI Arms Race? Will Synthetic Biology really lead to human-cyborg coexistence, finally impacting human evolution? What should we be demanding of our leaders now to prepare for the inevitable progress in this technology? These are just some of the hard-hitting, polemic questions asked and answered by Pedro ...

Genre: Computers & Technology

Surrender (Powell Sanctuary Book 3) by A. M. Wilson (Amazon Digital Services) (463 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Whitney thought she was safe from her toxic marriage the day her husband died... From the moment I return to my hometown for a fresh start, my plans begin to crumble. The rental house that looked perfect online is actually a health hazard. My new job at the hospital postpones my start date. And a historic blizzard is about to dump nearly three feet of snow across the state, making doing just about anything impossible. When my infant son screams down the motel into the early morning hours and causes the other guests to complain, I'm mortified and ready to brave the impending blizzard to find someplace else. Until Jack Powell, the gorgeous motel owner and my childhood crush, makes an offer I can't refuse. His house. To stay in to ride out the storm while he returns to the motel. Quiet. Safety. Solitude. Except one poorly-timed diaper disaster sends us all into chaos, and the blizzard strands us together in his house. He teases me with a glimpse of something beautiful. A man who's ...

Genre: Romance

Hands of the Order: A Kiss of Glass: A Sapphic Legends & Mythology Dark Fantasy by J.D. Brubaker (J.D. Brubaker Books) (30 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

At eight years old, Nasya Ember was sold into a mysterious organization called The Order. She and several other girls were taken and trained by a group of women known as The Mothers. Training was extreme. The Mothers were ruthless. The girls who graduated from training were lethal. And for Nasya, training did more than prepare her to become a Hand of The Order. Each step forward in training awakened new things from inside of her, things neither she nor The Mothers can completely explain. Her search for answers runs parallel to her life within The Order. Will she choose power? Will she choose love? Or will other forces work against her?

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

An Incarnation of Shadow and Light : A Dark Fantasy Novel by S.A. Christianson (67 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

Four magicians abuse their magic to gain power in a corrupt Victorian inspired world. In the Kingdom of Verchiél only a handful of people known as Incarnate can use magic. Equally feared and respected, they are revered as saints and indulged like gods. But the sudden deaths of Verchiél's rulers unleashes a power struggle between four Incarnate, each seeking power to fulfil their own desires. Gabriel, a charismatic socialite who takes darker paths to avoid slipping back into powerlessness. Zoe, the daughter of a disgraced merchant, determined to create a new path for her life. Niklas, an exiled prince trying to escape the ghosts of his past. Silje, an assassin who will stop at nothing until she's seized the adoration she has always been denied. Infighting and betrayal run rampant as each becomes worse than their problems in order to solve them.

Genre: Fantasy

Americana A Civics Handbook: Second Edition by Mary B. Mackley (66 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Learn the foundations of our Nation. All ages will enjoy this book from the 5th grade up through adult years. It is a handy resource for first time learning or for a review or reference. The book focuses on the early years of America but there is so much more historical information, facts and trivia included. There is an easy to follow chronology describing Colonial times and the Revolutionary War era, leading up to the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. You will have your own copy of these historical documents. Also included is information about the Presidents, First Ladies, the Original Thirteen Colonies, Three Branches of Government, the Fifty States, National Symbols, Electoral College and more. The U.S. Citizenship Test of 100 questions is newly included, and is excellent for civics studies as well an an aid to citizenship studies. There is a special note on the National Parks... their history and how they preserve our American heritage. ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Mists Of Tanindua by Philip J Jones (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Embark on an exhilarating adventure to Tanindua, an enigmatic island shrouded in myths and whispered legends. "The Mists of Tanindua" is a riveting tale of discovery, danger, and the unyielding pursuit of the unknown. As the yacht Endeavor glides through the aquamarine waters towards Tanindua, the crew, led by the intrepid Charles Brennan, finds more than just a paradise of white sandy beaches and lush jungles. They stumble upon the silhouettes of an ancient city, its secrets buried deep within domes and spires, and its story lost to time. From the very first step onto the island, the crew is swept into a world where every beautiful vista hides a tale, every whispering wind speaks of past civilizations. The island, alive with vibrant wildlife and echoing with the calls of exotic birds, offers a siren call to those who dare to uncover its mysteries. But Tanindua is not just an island; it's a chapter in the book of the world's forgotten stories. With a pendant resonating with the ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Mr. MESSAGE: Can sexting be better than the real thing? Mr. Message has ideas on that… (Mr. Message series Book 1) by A.R. Willows (21 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

I'm a hardworking and unrewarded estate agent in London. My evenings? Netflix. My relationship status? You're kidding, right? Divorced. Messily. With a hefty therapist bill. Oh, I'm Jen by the way. And bills aren't my only problem. The divorce left me with crippling self-doubt. So romance is limited to lusting over fictional characters, glass of wine in hand, rather than dating. This takes a twist when I move to Instagram and start talking to... er, well, I call him Mr. Message. The mysterious Mr. Message can relate to my problems. He's also a master of guided scenes, even in public, that intoxicate me. Like you haven't thought about it. But it all comes with a proviso. A 'no feelings' agreement. Until he invites me to a concert. And a single night of sex. But maybe I do have feelings. And maybe this is the last thing I need. Especially if he does too. Should I go?

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Menagerie: An Artificial Intelligence Sci-Fi Novel by Chris Kelly (185 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Miles Ward has just achieved one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history -- but can he stay alive long enough to enjoy it? When computer programmer Miles Ward started building Gustav, the world's first Artificial General Intelligence, he saw it as a passion project with little hope of success. Now, with a single keystroke, his creation has come to life, bringing with it the potential for humanity's ultimate salvation... or total annihilation. Suddenly, Miles finds himself being pursued by the most powerful organizations on the planet, who will stop at nothing to take control of Gustav for themselves while preventing their adversaries from doing the same. As Miles watches the world spiral toward a devastating global conflict, he must grapple with the ethical implications of his creation while trying to avoid becoming a casualty himself. Praise for The Menagerie (see "Editorial Reviews" below for details) Parul Sood, Reader's Favorite W. Rank, WendiReviews Asher Syed, ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Creation's Captive (Broken Souls Trilogy Book 1) by Melody Joanne (110 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The day I started seeing ghosts - my life went to shit. Too bad the Fates don't hand out gift receipts because respectfully, I'd like a refund. Unfortunately, those meddlesome hags aren't even close to being done with me. A powerful, destructive creature is on the prowl and threatens the existence of the universe. The only way to stop the creature is with equal destructive power. That's where I come in. Not that I have any kind of destructive power of my own. That would have been way too cool. Instead, I've been tasked with acting as a supernatural dog walker for an equally powerful creature. Of course, said creature happens to be my ex from a previous life. Yeah, it's as messy as it sounds. He's lost me once and will stop at nothing to possess me. To cap it off, we're bound by a bond that makes me burn for him, even when I'm not sure I like the guy. I'm fine, totally fine. (I'm not fine).

Genre: Romance

The Enlightened Quest: Blending Neuroscience with Spiritual Pathways to Self-Realization by Shawn Christian (Awnian Media Group) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Are you ready to invest in a quest for enlightenment? Embark on an unparalleled journey with "The Enlightened Quest: Blending Neuroscience with Spiritual Pathways to Self-Realization." This transformative book seamlessly intertwines ancient wisdom and modern concepts, presenting a treasure trove of knowledge. Immerse yourself in the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality, weaving mindfulness practices from Eastern and Western mysticism for personal development, self-realization, and enhancing confidence that leads to improved self-esteem. Within these pages, explore the intriguing interplay between mysticism and logic, offering a roadmap for cultivating inner peace and spiritual growth. Uncover the keys to unlocking inner tranquility, connecting deeply with your true purpose while embracing the universal principles found in various religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. "The Enlightened Quest" acts as a guiding beacon, amalgamating teachings from ...

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

The Deal With The Playboy: A Billionaire Romance (A New York Night Series Book 3) by J.M. Stoneback (98 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Guess who gets cut off from her family's inheritance because she decided to dump her cheating ex? Me. Which led me to be on the lookout for a fake fiancé who is filthy rich so he can impress my mother. Luckily for me, I attended an exclusive masquerade ball hosted by the infamous American Billionaire Club and landed hot-as-sin billionaire mogul Jasper Barrett. He buys me as his date for the night and offers me a deal I can't refuse. Be his wife in order for him to inherit his uncle's business. But he has two rules for our marriage of convenience to work: Look pretty on his arm. Play the happy wife in public. We both get to use each other -- sounds easy, right? But every kiss sends a shiver down my spine, and every touch ignites passion inside of me. We should stop this before I fall in love. The only problem is... I can't stop, no matter how hard I try. My heart is on the line, and I'm afraid he'll smash it into pieces. This book is a complete STANDALONE and part of The New ...

Genre: Romance

The Queen Of My Heart: Falling For An 'It-Girl' by A. Goswami (418 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

Alice Holmes is an orphan, who has never known what's it like to call a place her home. Since losing her parents to a murder, she has been part of the foster care system. But when the genius, billionaire filmmaker David Hammer decides to foster her, Alice finally hopes her life would change for the better. However, the drop, dead gorgeous ice queen, and David Hammer's daughter, Diana, has other plans for Alice. Head cheerleader, the most gorgeous girl in school, and insanely talented, Diana Hammer is the kinda girl Alice calls 'the queens of everything'. She is everything Alice is not. After a heated initial conversation, Alice decides to spend senior year staying out of Diana's way. But things don't go according to plan when she befriends Kimberly Cole, Diana's sworn enemy, and the only girl who can challenge Diana's supremacy at Malibu High. But Alice finds Diana intriguing. She can see the layers that envelope Diana, and she can't help but want to peel them away. Will Diana's ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Sliip: Thoughts are no longer private by George Hopewell (4 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Imagine if you can move (sliip) into another substance (human, animal or object) and become them - and you discover you are part of a group, genetically engineered by a ruthless, beautiful woman, to be used by MI5/6 against dissidents and terrorists. Part coming-of-age novel, part love story, part spy thriller, Sliip confronts both the comedy and the awfulness of being able to delve into another's thoughts. Brendan grows up a normal boy, the child of eccentric, academic parents, but at puberty, he begins to realize that he is different. Somehow, he can know what other people are thinking. A gift like this brings great power and, although he learns to hide it, someone somewhere knows all about him; someone who moves in high places. University should be about love and learning; instead Brendan finds himself recruited by those who wish to use his talents to prevent terrorism and influence governments. But minds like his distort the balance of mutual trust and soon he is on the run ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Throw Me a Bone (Flint & Co Paranormal Investigations Book 2) by Rachel Ford (93 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

I'm a magic-wielding Freak. My partner is a sentient skeleton. My fiancée is a broke lawyer. We're Flint & Co Paranormal Investigations. And we're going to change the world. Being a Freak cost me my job with the police department, but that's okay. My magic isn't a curse, and I'm done running from it. Which is good, because with my fiancée too busy saving the world one pro bono lawsuit at a time to take a case that actually pays and my partner losing his shirt on a Crypt Coin investment scam, it's going to take some supernatural help just to keep the lights on. Never mind track down the Southside Stalker, the notorious serial killer terrorizing New Boston and baffling law enforcement. Or the Pestilence, the mysterious vigilante targeting the undead. (Come on, universe! Throw a girl a bone, why don't you?) But, whatever: I'm ready. I can shoot fire from my freaking fingertips. I've got this. I hope.

Genre: Fantasy

Destructive Fate: Tales of the Immortals (Book 2) by Tara Lynn (7 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Memories are a window into the past. But what if some windows should never be opened? Tara Daniels is a witty, vibrant, mischievous woman. She is fierce and would do anything for those she loves, but everyone has their breaking point. The loss of her twin brother, Thomas, was too much for her psyche to bear. The memories of his death were locked away in the deepest part of her mind, never to be recovered. When Lucas Wales, a vindictive soulless immortal, decides to torment her life, her memories of Thomas begin to surface. It's then she realizes it's time to face the unbearable truth she fought so hard to forget. Retrieving her memories requires a psychedelic spell that could drive her insane. The Immortal King forbids her from conducting the ritual but his word is not always law. When a trip into the past turns their world into chaos, Tara must face the fact that the brother she adored was not the man she remembered. Coleton Diaz's life improved for the better once his lover and ...

Genre: Romance

Shadow On The City by Robert Kelly (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

When MI5 agent Tom Power closes his investigation of the murder of a key OPEC figure in London he thinks the matter is over. But the killing also threatens to bankrupt a cartel of petroleum producers. The cartel members hatch a plot then approach Paris-based Raoul Kilvinsky, an ex-French Foreign Legionnaire turned mercenary, to execute it. Kilvinsky accepts the brief and targets a nuclear plant near Sydney, Australia. He also recruits other ex-soldiers to help him carry out the plan and commissions a rogue scientist to construct an atomic device.Tom Power is drawn back into the case. When Kilvinsky smuggles himself and the atomic device from France into Australia, Power tracks him to Sydney. Against a deadline, a frantic chase ensues between two determined men. The fate of a city and the future path of global energy depend on who wins.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Whisper Box: White House. Dirty secrets. by Roger Olivieri (7 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A suspenseful thriller spanning the coast, The Whisper Box embraces the struggles of three men racing to inform their country of its scandalous President. While government-hired hit men try to stop them, the chase is on until a surprising climax at the White House -- a Presidential decision like no other. White House. Dirty secrets.

Genre: Political

The Devil in Jalalabad: A Cat Ballentine Spy Thriller by S. M. Barton (128 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A gripping, suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing till the end... When CIA officer Catherine Ballentine was taken captive in Afghanistan, she endured horrific treatment for months at the hands of an Islamic State terrorist, Walid, but she never gave up on the mission. When the Afghan women and children she was working with were massacred, Cat escaped and brought the answers back with her. There's only one problem. She doesn't realize just how dangerous those high-stakes secrets are! Navy SEAL Lorenzo Rossi is angry about what happened to his buddies who risked their lives that night to save her. That mission quickly went wrong when the SEAL team suffered heavy losses. Renny is determined to find answers about the events that unfolded in Jalalabad, especially when he realizes someone is trying to push Cat Ballentine into his life. But the untrusting female spy is tight-lipped and terrified. This wily pair of heroes is pushed to the edge as they follow the trail from Miami ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Hazel's Eyes : In Her Eyes by A.D Write (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

After a traumatic devasting night that ruins the life Hazel Grace Beverly once knew, she ventures on to a new journey as a famous influencer, facing hardship, fake friends, abusive relationships, and everything thing else under the sun. She prevails and figures out that fame and money aren't all that there is in life and that love is the cure-all. In the midst of her chaotic life, she meets Santana Cortez, the mysterious, mature, goal-orientated successful photographer. Through sunshine and hail Hazel Grace Beverly, continues to fight and grow despite the challenges that come her way. welcome to Hazel's life. "In her eyes... "

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Tears of the Marigold by Gloria Sarasin (10 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"How much suffering can one heart endure?" That question may be answered in "Tears of the Marigold." It didn't take long for Allison Mason to realize she had an adversary in Patti Sanders, but to what extent she had yet to learn. Romance, love, lust, death, revenge, kidnapping, forgiveness, and learning how to live again; this novel has it all. It is one with tears.

Genre: Romance

The Warrior's Soul (The Year of the Dragon, Book 2) by James Calbraith (57 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"This manuscript is full of highly crafted detail that will make readers shiver at times with fear and delight... a familiar yet highly original fantasy that is a worthwhile read." -- Publishers Weekly Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2012 semi-finalist. An ancient empire stands on the brink of a civil war. Their quest may push it over the edge. It is the Seventeenth Year of Queen Victoria's enlightened rule. The Qin Rebellion spreads dangerously close to the old capital and only the remainder of the Second Regiment of Royal Marines stands between the rebel army and the vital trade port of Huating. In Yamato, after a mysterious ritual fusing Bran's soul with that of an ancient warrior, he, the wizardess Sato and the shrine apprentice Nagomi flee Kiyo, pursued by the Yamato authorities - and by the associates of a shadowy figure in Crimson Robe. Their quest - to find Bran's captured dragon and discover the whereabouts of Sato's abducted father. A detailed and ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Renaissance Club: An enchanting story of true love flowering across the centuries (The Timegathering Series) by Rachel Dacus (137 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The dream of love is fading for May Gold, as she tours Italy with her bad boyfriend and frustrating teaching colleagues. The other guy she's attracted to lived four centuries ago. If only time travel was a real thing... Touring the beauties of the Renaissance isn't as wonderful as she expected, because May has a heart full of troubles. Her boyfriend refuses to take the next step, and he doesn't respect her career goals. But when their tour guide takes an interest in May, he arranges a special tour for her. While in St. Peter's basilica in Rome, May falls through the folds of time - straight into the arms of her 17th century artist hero. Handsome Gianlorenzo Bernini is no stranger to beautiful women dropping into the church where he works. He knows he's creating the world's most spectacular art and that women all over Rome are desperate to model for him. This new girl must also want to audition for his model. But when she declares herself to be an expert on his life and art, ...

The Tormented Duke: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Historical Regency Romance Novel (The Rules of Scandal Book 6) by Tessa Brookman (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

"I have always loved you but not with this intensity. Never with this all-consuming fire. Where does this sudden passion come from?" Dorian Fairchild has it all -- he is wealthy, handsome, and married to his true love. Yet each morning, he wakes feeling adrift in a sea of lost memories. And the return of his wife only deepens the haunting mystery -- why does she feel like a stranger? Hester Haddington is desperate to escape her cruel relatives, except the man who promised to save her, stands her up. Her fortunes take an unexpected turn when she is found and hired by the elderly Duke of Middleton with a peculiar request: impersonate his son's deceased wife until he recovers from his memory loss trauma... But just as soon as the charade begins, the old Duke dies. And Hester finds herself ensnared in a faux marriage with the new Duke, Dorian. Worse, she begins hopelessly falling for a man who believes her to be someone else... Each book in the Rules of Scandal series is a ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Fractured Lives: A gripping serial killer thriller by Charlotte Roddy (Charles Fort Press) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

One phone call can change everything... Disgraced investigative journalist Mara Brenner has returned home to Florida intent on hiding out and drinking away her failures. Then Liam Hadley, an old friend with troubling ties to the past, calls with a bizarre request. "I need you to help me prove that I didn't kill my wife." Oriana Hadley, a high-powered attorney for a global GMO company, is missing. Detectives believe she's dead. And Liam is at the top of their suspect list. As Mara digs deeper, she uncovers disturbing links between Oriana's disappearance and the deaths of young foster girls in Miami Beach. And whoever's behind the deaths will stop at nothing to silence anyone who gets too close -- including her.

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Millennial's AI Guide to Autonomous Vehicles: Transport, Trade, & Global Impacts by Benjamin Schleider Price verified 9 hours ago

In the future, if you want to drive a car, you'll probably go to a track! With the rapid advancement of Autonomous Vehicle technology, we are on the brink of a major shift in how we live and work. This book examines how self-driving cars will impact everything from transport and trade to employment and the Global Economy. In the future, leave your keys at home, driving will be a thing of the past! "The Millennial's AI Guide to Autonomous Vehicles: Transport, Trade, & Global Impacts" is a book about the future of Autonomous Vehicles. Driverless Cars, Delivery Vehicles, SemiTrucks, even Autonomous RVs and ambulances, while posing new challenges, will inevitably provide an exponential increase in standard of living. When all cars, buses, and trucks on the roads are autonomous, ridiculously cheap goods and services will arise. However, it also cautions that there could be serious transformations on the horizon for those who lose their jobs as a result of automation. As AI is making its ...

Supreme Martial Arts: The Millennium Ice Island 3 (Legend of the Divine Martial Book 26) by Maoyi Zhou (38 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

An ordinary youth from Zhou Family Village. Despite lacking exceptional martial talent, a fateful encounter propels him into the realm of prodigies. Blessed with awe-inspiring martial aptitude, he rapidly comprehends everything from his family's acquired elemental techniques to the legendary innate secrets. Be it profound techniques or formidable combat skills, he effortlessly masters them all. In the realm of martial gods, he embraces the simplicity of survival through the pursuit of martial arts. A magical showdown of epic proportions, where the Five Elements converge! Who will rise to the occasion? Unveil the hidden mysteries as the battle of magic is set to commence. Journey through time and explore a fantastical world!

Genre: Fantasy

Fate and Future (Destined Demigods Book 1) by Tamar Sloan (8 Reviews)    Price verified 49 minutes ago

Love that defies the gods. Powers that define destiny. After everything I've seen, I'm not sure humanity deserve the hours and days they're gifted with. Luckily, despite being the demigod daughter of Kronos, I have no intention of using my powers to stop time. I've learned the catastrophic effects that can have... It's Micah who shows me a world of beauty beneath the shadows. He's hot, soulful, and steadfastly optimistic. And he keeps disappearing as mysteriously as he appears. Now someone's messing with people's timelines and my father needs answers. As darkness closes in, as Micah's secrets grow, I realize the higher I hope, the further I have to fall. And if there's no one to catch me, stopping time is the only way to protect myself from a world of hurt. If you enjoy sigh-worthy romance and page-turning urban fantasy, you'll LOVE Fate and Future. Magic, mystery and mythology are waiting, grab your copy today! What readers are saying about Fate and Future: "???? ? ????????? ...

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Kentree's Haunted Halls: Return to Magic (The Kentree Series Book 2) by A Iles (11 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

In a school where students are taught to raise the dead, twenty-nine-year-old Eliza Paladin finds no place to hide from her own ghosts and ghastly origins. With the help of her talking cat, Pal, Eliza must discover what the witching world has been hiding, and whether she can be complicit in the deception herself. Last year you learned to control fire, make wands, and teleport objects with your mind. You stopped a mysterious force that threatened to destroy the world and made friends along the way. You were ready to escape normal life, you wanted adventure, and you found it at Kentree Institute of Magic. Pick up where you left off. Escape into magic! Kentree's Haunted Halls is the sequel to Kentree's Stolen Souls. There will be a third and final instalment in the Kentree series.

Genre: Fantasy

Cicada Serenade: Bloodlust and Desire Under Texas Stars (Chromosome Adventures Book 5) by Nathan Gregory (1 Review)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

Scorching Texas sun by day, murder by night! A record-breaking heat-wave has engulfed the Texas Hill Country, but people are dying for reasons beyond the scorching temperatures. A bloodthirsty villain stalks the evening breeze, leaving behind shredded remains and terrified neighbors. Panic spreads like wildfire through the community as the local sheriff struggles to make sense of the inexplicable carnage. Stranded in the Hill Country town of Yanno, former 'White Hat' Rithwick Jahi Pringle (Ritz) and his young cyber-sidekick Fitzroy Stone (Fitz) are drawn into the hunt for the killer. As the temperature and the body count rise, a shadowy profile hints at an alien threat unlike anything ever imagined. Can they unravel the mystery before becoming the next victims in the blood-soaked saga of the Texas Hill Country? Experience a heart-pounding tale of alien intrigue, blood-sucking monsters, and unexpected alliances in CICADA SERENADE. If you crave suspenseful adventures that keep you on ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Other Brother by Brandon Massey (409 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Award-winning suspense author Brandon Massey delivers a chilling supernatural thriller of the familial ties that bind--and dark secrets written in the blood... Good fortune has smiled upon Gabriel Reid since the day he was born. Blessed with a loving family, educated in the finest schools, he was given a vice-president position in his father's successful construction business in Atlanta upon graduation. Engaged to a smart, beautiful woman and standing to inherit the CEO mantle, Gabriel's got it all. But he's about to meet someone who could change everything... Raised on the mean streets of Chicago, Isaiah Battle refused to succumb to the violence that claimed others in his neighborhood. He forged his own identity from various influences, relying on his strength of character in the face of adversity. Now Isaiah has come to Atlanta to claim his birthright--as Gabriel's half-brother from their father's extramarital affair. The news threatens to tear the Reid family apart as they ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Port Cuan by R.J. Grieve (16 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The remote hamlet of Port Cuan nestles on a northern shore at the foot of mighty sea cliffs that shelter it from the ravages of wind, Atlantic waves, and largely from time itself. When one of its houses comes up for sale, the residents brace themselves for the intrusion of a stranger into their idyllic existence. They discover that the newcomer is Gavin Pendry, once a famous travel writer, and are puzzled as to why he should come to live in such a remote place. Molly, Port Cuan's self-appointed soothsayer, is convinced he is running away from a dark secret in his past, and her fears seem justified when the new arrival behaves suspiciously by deliberately shunning all contact with his neighbours. Laura, a local artist, sets out to discover the reason for this, and Gavin finds himself drawn against his will into the eccentric community that is Port Cuan. He soon discovers that his determination to stay aloof is being seriously undermined by his growing feelings for Laura. Yet, the ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Book of Truths (Mui Thriller Series 1) by Ty Hutchinson (1,898 Review)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

She's unraveling a past that others are killing to keep quiet. When Mui comes into possession of a book littered with cryptic notes handwritten on the pages, she thinks nothing of the doodling nonsense until she discovers one is an anagram for her late father's name. Deciphering more of the riddles leads her to believe her father isn't dead and her mother lied to her. But Mui's not the only one with a strange connection to the book. The previous owner was a member of the Bibliokeepers, a secret organization that uses symbolism to hide valuable information inside random books. She died mysteriously, and so did those close to her. The remaining Bibliokeepers fear anyone with access to that book is in danger and are racing to track it down. Will Mui fall victim while searching for the truth about her father? A Book of Truths is the start of an action-packed thriller series. What readers are saying: This storyline is about as unique as you will ever read. Mui is just like your ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Haunting of the House on Greenpond Road: A Riveting Haunted House Mystery (A Riveting Haunted House Mystery Series Book 23) by Abigail Rose (1,035 Review)    Price verified 4 minutes ago

A paranormal phenomenon, a mysterious curse, and an old town with a sinister past. When Amber finds a miraculously low-priced house for rent, what she thought was the solution to all of her problems becomes the beginning of her worst nightmare.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

They Will Be Coming for Us (The Jovian Universe Book 1) by Kim Catanzarite (387 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"A captivating science fiction series." -- BlueInk Review (starred review) "A deftly written novel with a strong plot, an intriguing portrait of a wealthy family, and a phenomenal conflict. There couldn't be a better opening for this series." -- The Book Commentary "Fans of science fiction mixed with romance and mystery will enjoy this genre-crossing novel." -- BookLife Review Book 1: They Will Be Coming for Us. In this gripping sci-fi drama, Svetlana Peterman has met her soul mate in Andrew Jovian, a young astronomer who works for Starbright International, the aerospace company his wealthy parents own. Once married, they make a home in Kirksberg, Pennsylvania, a small town famous for a UFO sighting that occurred in the 1960s. Svetlana is, for once, truly happy, except that Andrew's family is strange, and not in a normal-strange kind of way. Preoccupied with only two things -- the night sky and carrying on their family lineage -- the Jovians lack social skills and often pry into ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

An Alchemical Treatise on the Great Art by Antoine-Joseph Pernety Price verified 5 hours ago

"An Alchemical Treatise on the Great Art" is an essential Alchemy work written by French writer Antoine-Joseph Pernety in the 18th Century. Hermetism is explained as not solely concerned with the transmutation of metals, but also with the spiritual emancipation of Man. This work deals with a system of physics according to the Hermetic Philosophy, and the Theory and Practice of the "Magisterium". Unlike other authors, Pernety presents the complete system of the "Magnum Opus" in a short and concise manner.

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Wildfire (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 3) by Chelle Bliss (3,135 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Can a bossy biker tame Tamara Gallo? Tamara Gallo was missing something in life. Looking for adventure, she takes off, searching for a hot biker who can deliver more than a good time. But once inside the Disciples Compound, she may get more than she bargained for. The badass biker thought he had everything he wanted. He had his freedom, the open road, and the brotherhood. But after being tasked with protecting an innocent, he realizes he's missing the most important thing of all... But can the bossy biker tame the wild child, or will she be too much for him to handle? Wildfire is the third book in the new steamy MC romance Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. If you love a dirty talkin', tough-as-nails, smooth-as-sin bad boy with tons of heat and a wickedly wild ride, Wildfire will deliver. Men of Inked: Heatwave Series: Book 1 - Flame Book 2 - Burn Book 3 - Wildfire Book 4 - Blaze Book 5 - Ignite Book 6 - Spark Book ...

Genre: Sagas

Dark Lair Trilogy: Wyvern by DJ O'Brien (16 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The lost crystals of power have been found, now all they need is the Key... The Prince of Shade stirs and grows impatient. The time is close... soon he will be free and the world will burn! War plagues the lands anew, and unity is lost. Three thousand are the years that have been counted since the Evil was vanquished. Three were the races who stood against the hated Foe and three the number of crystals used to bar the door to his prison. But the glory days have gone. The mighty heroes are no more and the races no longer commune. Man has turned against man, while the true enemy grows strong. Time... runs short... Soon the torment will begin... again! Dark Lair Trilogy: Save a princess, win a lost war, defeat Evil, and stay alive... Dark Lair Trilogy: Wyvern Reviews Reviewed by Terri Stepek for Reader Views (11/01/2024) 5/5-Stars In "Wyvern," fantasy fans will find all their boxes checked. There are dark forces at work, armies marching, dragons, wyverns, witches, fae, and all ...

Genre: Fantasy

Dare to be Wicked (Daring Daughters Book 1) by Emma V Leech (1,233 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do... Dare to be Wicked Two daring daughters... Lady Elizabeth and Lady Charlotte are the daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin. Raised by an unconventional mother and an indulgent if overprotective father, they both strain against the rigid morality of the era. The fashionable image of a meek, weak young lady, prone to swooning at the least provocation, is one that makes them seethe with frustration. Their handsome childhood friend... Cassius Cadogan, Viscount Oakley, is the only child of the Earl and Countess of St Clair. Beloved and indulged, he is popular, gloriously handsome and a talented artist. Returning from two years of study in France, his friendship with both sisters becomes strained as jealousy raises its head. A situation not helped by the two mysterious Frenchmen who have accompanied him home. And a simmering sibling rivalry... Passion, art, and secrets prove to be a combustible ...

Genre: Romance

Fatally Bound: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller (Mac McRyan Mystery Thriller and Suspense Series Book) (McRyan Mystery Series Book 5) by Roger Stelljes (12,859 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

FATALLY BOUND... by one decision. An unbelievably twisty and page-turning psychological thriller the New York Times and USA Today bestselling mystery series author with over 3 million downloads and 200,000+ Amazon and Goodreads reviews. ????? "Absorbing. Intense. Gripping. Roger Stelljes is a powerful new thriller voice." Vince Flynn FATALLY BOUND... by one mystery. Hannah opened the backdoor of her house, stepped inside and carefully locked the door behind her. Out of the dark his massive left arm wrapped around her chest like a slow-turning vice. She was squirming and desperately gasping for air but couldn't break free. FATALLY BOUND... by one killer with deadly intentions. A brilliant and methodical killer is on a mission and leaving a trail of bodies behind with little or no evidence. The hunt for the killer will put Mac McRyan and Dara Wire in harm's way testing their partnership and resolve like never before. NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, Roger Stelljes has ...

The Chrysanthemum Seal (The Year of the Dragon, Book 5) by James Calbraith (87 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

It's the middle of summer in the Year of the Dragon. The hunt for the Crimson Robe may be over, but the adventure continues... With Bran seemingly gone from Yamato forever, his friends settle in their new lives, their common adventures a distant memory. Sato enrolls in Lord Nariakira's school of wizardry, while Nagomi joins her father's medical practice in far-away Nagoya. But the revolution, once started, cannot be stopped. The foreign threat finally comes to Yamato's doorstep. A Varyagan submarine drops anchor in Kiyo harbour. A Bataavian warship arrives at Kagoshima, carrying Dylan ab Ifor, Gwen and Wulfhere. In Shimoda, the Black Wings supply fleet brings with it a curious, unwanted guest...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Billionaire Affair (In Too Deep Book 1) by Ali Parker (2,238 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

I'm thinking it's finally got to be my turn. I've got no man and no money. Nothing but a personality and a smile. But maybe that's enough this time. The richest guy in New York is looking for a secretary, and lucky for me, he's young and as hot as sin. Too bad he's an alpha jerk rich boy who's stuck on himself. Nothing I do is right. Throw in a crazy ex and a father that can't stand anything that breathes in his personal space, and I. Am. Out. He can find someone else to take notes and get his coffee. I'm fine being broke and single. I've gotten good at it. Besides, I'm not interested in a billionaire affair. Or am I already in too deep to leave? Sure feels that way.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Ben Rehder Mysteries Box Set: Buck Fever & Gone The Next by Ben Rehder (20 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This box set includes two mystery novels written by Edgar and Shamus Award finalist Ben Rehder. Included are BUCK FEVER (first novel in the Blanco County mystery series) and GONE THE NEXT (first novel in the Roy Ballard mystery series). BUCK FEVER: It's the week before deer hunting season, as close to a statewide holiday as you get in Texas, and the locals are getting restless. Game Warden John Marlin has his hands full with poaching complaints coming in faster than he can write out-of-season tickets. Then a call of a different sort comes in. A man dressed up in some sort of deer costume has been shot at the Circle S ranch, and witnesses are reporting a massive wild-eyed buck prancing about the pasture in a lovesick frenzy. Marlin's seen a lot in his years, but this is wilder than he could have imagined: the man in the deer suit is a good friend, and the whacked-out whitetail isn't exactly a stranger either. It's the beginning of a mad, frantic weekend in Blanco County, one that ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Introducing Charlie Baxter: (#1 in the Charlie Baxter Series) (Charlie Baxter P.I.) by Laurence Green (4 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Initially, Charlie Baxter isn't either a Private investigator or even Charlie Baxter. He's Charles Backley, stuck in a dull IT job in a secondary school, with a gambling habit that is beginning to trouble him. Things change when he returns home to find three men waiting inside his house. He manages to keep free of them, but is terrified by the experience. When - a few days later - he comes to understand that the men had got not only the wrong house, but the wrong road, he is intrigued. He has to go and visit the house in question. The intrigue takes him to the house - which is empty - and then on a trail right across the city led by an extraordinary figure called Kris. It isn't until he has disappeared that Charlie realizes that it was Kris the three men were searching for. It seems a strange coincidence, as Kris had just returned to the city after a long absence. The questions he has to ask are: why did Kris leave, why did he come back and who wants to hurt him? Without quite ...

The Cursebound Thief: A Contemporary Fantasy Heist (Fracture Pact Book 1) by Megan O'Russell (Ink Worlds Press) (112 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The world wants a hero. The curse needs a thief. The party of the decade stands between Jerek Holden and saving the people he would do anything to protect. After twelve years, he's finally found a way to break the curse that ripped all magic from the world and destroyed the peace that took generations to build. All he needs is one, simple artifact. But he can't steal the heliostone alone. A girl with a soul of fire. A vampire bound by a vow. A werewolf bent on revenge. A knight torn between honor and duty. A hacker to keep them all alive. The fate of magic lies in their hands?if they can survive long enough to pull off the heist of the century.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

The Fallen Prophet (The Dark Prophecy Book 1) by Cody Loewen (12 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

One tragedy will change everything A single moment of terror and grief will lead to the awakening of an ancient destiny that she never knew existed. When everything that Lykara loves is ripped away from her, an anger is born that consumes her every thought. Following her vowed path of vengeance, she soon finds herself on a journey much bigger than she could have ever imagined, alongside a partner who seems made to fight beside her, and chasing a prophesy that only one mysterious figure seems to know anything about. Wielding the sword of her ancient bloodline, it seems as though nothing will stop her mission. Will Lykara be able to achieve victory over her sworn enemy, saving the world in the process? Or will her inner darkness consume her before she gets the chance?

Genre: Fantasy

Grey Noise: Rock and Roll can be Murder by A. J. Reid (20 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"Reid captures this chilling prospect with aplomb, driving the plot forward with power chords. Listening to music on headphones after reading 'Grey Noise' would be like taking a shower following Hitchcock's 'Psycho." - KT, sinewavestore.com "Excellent story that delves into the dangerous world of rock music and unpredictable stars clutching at their miserable ego boosted existence." - Mistydog, Amazon reviewer "Darkly funny." - Jane, Amazon reviewer Patrick McDonagh is a talented sound engineer who lives on the fringes of... Well, everything. By day, he raids skips for firewood to keep his ailing mother warm in their tiny house by the docks; by night, he works the sticky-floored, dying music venues of the city, just trying to scrape a wage without being ripped off, beaten up or worse. What most people don't know about Patrick is that a sinister symphony has been playing in his head for years and now, it's building to a terrifying crescendo. As his psychosis peaks, a life-changing ...