Books

ACTION AND ADVENTURE / MILITARY / WESTERNS | FICTION

DESERT ROSE VOL.II THE NINE DRAGONS

by Muge Cavci

In "The Nine Dragons," the second volume of the trilogy, the collapse of a notorious human trafficking network ignites a high-stakes battle of wits between Rabah and Lenard. Their fates become entwined when the network abducts homicide officer Dolunay and takes her deep into the Mekong Delta. Forced into an alliance, Rabah and Lenard embark on a perilous voyage aboard a luxurious mega-yacht, navigating the treacherous waters of the South China Sea. As they navigate the dangers of their mission, an unexpected and intensely passionate relationship begins to develop between them. "The Nine Dragons" propels you from the French Riviera to Bangkok, the South China Sea, and the Golden Triangle in a thrilling quest where fate and passion collide. As Rabah and Lenard's dangerous alliance ignites into a fiery romance, they discover more than they bargained for.

CHILDREN'S / MIDDLE GRADE | FICTION

Boo Bear's Light: An A B C Rhyming Picture Book for Children

by Catherine Russell

Embark On A Wonderful Rhyming Adventure As You Learn the Value of all Living Creatures, Great and Small! Kindness goes a long way – and when Boo Bear discovers a lost and injured firefly named Jack, he makes it his mission to help his new friend and bring him home to his family. With the help of his supportive parents, Mama Bear and Papa Bear, Boo Bear embarks on a rescue mission that will light up your day and leave no letter unturned! Beautifully written by multi-award-winning author Catherine Ann Russell with vibrant illustrations by Jessica Robin Harkey, Boo Bear’s Light shares a heartwarming moral lesson about the transformative power of love, inviting children on an unforgettable journey from A to Z!

FANTASY-EPIC | FICTION

In Mage We Trust

by Heidi Vanlandingham

Bound by fate, torn by duty—can we survive the darkness together? A sassy college student turned reluctant hero, I’m dragged into a realm of magic when a hardened demon named Niki saves my life by sharing his soul. All I want is to return to my family, but a rogue mage’s killing spree and my growing attraction to Niki change everything. As head demon enforcer, Niki’s job is to stop the mage, but rebellious human Johnna keeps turning his world upside down. Together, we must unite our strengths to prevent destruction—and resist the bond pulling us closer. With the Dark World’s fate at stake, can love overcome chaos, or will the forces against us win? In Mage We Trust kicks off the Of Mystics and Mayhem series, filled with humor, romance, and danger. Fans of Flight of the Night Witches and Kingdom of the Elf Lords will love this unputdownable fantasy adventure.

Glass Kanin

by Kia Leep

As a rising actor, Kanin's body is his career. His identity. His life. All that is taken from him when he dies and is reborn as a bottle of ink. Now living as the heart of a magical glass servant, Kanin's purpose is to perform a senile wizard's chores—a role this world's magic system seems intent on enforcing. That might have been manageable if a murderous shadow monster wasn't hunting his very soul. But he's not alone. Teaming up with an elf whose soul has been trapped in a toy octopus, they recruit help from a devilishly handsome rogue and set off on a journey to break the spell that's trapped them in this state. A wizard owns his body. The magic system has determined his fate. A shadow monster wants to control his mind. But as long as Kanin's soul remains his own, he'll fight to win back his autonomy—or die trying. ...Again.

GENERAL FANTASY | FICTION

Afterworld: The Haunted Realm Beyond Our Stars

by James G. Robertson

Death comes, and misery follows. With nothing but his guts and a cryptic mark dubbed as a conquest, can a Kansas native outlast the carnage of a distant realm? As a man in his early twenties, Leon never contemplated what would happen after his death. Like those before him, he never knew what to expect next. We live in a cruel world, and one crueler still awaits. After Leon's sudden demise, he's cast into the brutal reality of our dystopian afterlife, where oppression reigns supreme—leading to the enslavement of souls and their sacrifice to appease their captors. In a world riddled with treachery and unseen horrors, Leon must summon every ounce of his resolve to survive. But as the darkness closes in, will his strength be enough to defy the odds, or will he and the chaotic cosmos succumb to oblivion?

This book contains scenes of: torture

Rise: Birth of a Revolution

by Mark Moore

Rise is an award-winning debut historical fantasy. A character-driven exploration of the gray areas between multiple sides in a complex and expanding conflict where the stakes are the very lives of all involved. Who is right? Who is wrong? Award-winner: 2021 Royal Dragonfly Fiction: New Author Finalist for the 2019 OZMA Fantasy Fiction awards, Chanticleer International Book Awards, indieBRAG Medallion Recipient

Tides Collection

by R.A. Fisher

All three books in R.A. Fisher's steampunk fantasy series Tides now in one volume! Follow Syrina, a spy turned avenger, as she battles betrayal, uncovers ancient secrets, and confronts conspiracies threatening her world. A thrilling saga of revenge and redemption!

HISTORICAL FICTION | FICTION

Champagne Widows: First Woman of Champagne, Veuve Clicquot

by Rebecca Rosenberg

EDITOR'S CHOICE HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY #1 Amazon best seller. 1800. France. Barbe-Nicole Clicquot battles pandemics, mental illness, laws preventing women from owning businesses, fifteen years of Napoleon's wars to forge champagne empire.

LITERARY FICTION | FICTION

The Silver Squad: Rebels With Wrinkles

by Marty Essen

Just published. The Bold, the Brave, and the Wrinkled: Retirement Just Got Rowdy! Barry and Beth, high school sweethearts separated by time and circumstance, find themselves reunited at the Blue Loon senior living center in Minneapolis. Unwilling to settle into lives of boredom, the two become Silver Squad vigilantes and embark on an epic road trip across America. No one they meet will ever be the same! | “A smart, funny tale of a Good Samaritan crime spree.”—Kirkus Reviews (Recommended) | “A sparkling road-trip comedy of retiree crimefighters taking the U.S. by storm.”—BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly (Editor’s Pick) | “A delightful mix of observational humor, introspection, and respectful affection for the older generation, The Silver Squad is a scenic road trip through the country with a gratifying destination.”—Indies Today (5 Stars)

Just River

by Sara Fraser

The Otis, an inconsequential river-not the Hudson-flows through Wattsville, a small city a few hours north but a universe away from the real City, capital C. You might think the everyday people who live here, in this land of scarce opportunity, are also inconsequential. Until you meet them. Sam, a cross-dresser with a voice like Tina Turner's and his best friend Carol, a cashier who stress eats, prove their mettle when Carol's daughter Garnet is imprisoned for defending herself against a violent boyfriend. Sam and Carol's plots to save Garnet have consequences, however. An innocent boy is blamed for their actions and kidnapped, a dog gets poisoned, and Garnet's life is imperiled as parole becomes a distant dream. In the end, it's the river that offers up justice for these heroes-at-heart. But they will need to be able to swim.

MYSTERIES | FICTION

Sisters of the Mist

by Eric Wilder

French Quarter P.I. Wyatt Thomas treks into the treacherous Honey Island Swamp to a forbidden convent where all the sisters are vampires. Sisters of the Mist, Book 6 of Eric Wilder's intoxicating French Quarter Mystery Series, set in that 'Exotic, erotic mecca known as New Orleans. You might decide to stay awhile.

MYSTERIES-COZY | FICTION

Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About)

by Marcy Blesy

Rosi Laruee, named Rosisophia Doroche after her mother’s beloved Golden Girls, decides that the end of her 20 year marriage and her dad’s impending knee surgery are all the excuses she needs to visit Tucson Valley Retirement Community. But the drama follows Rosi when she finds the body of local tart and business owner, Salem Mansfield. The information she discovers using her newspaper reporter sleuthing skills coupled with the clues she picks up from lackluster Police Officer Dan Daniel lead to a surprise discovery when the murderer is revealed. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters in her parents' social circle who leave her questioning her parents' choices in friends while also befriending many of the residents, including a handsome landscaper and a brand-new Golden Retriever puppy. Rosi’s visit to Tucson Valley proves more than she’d bargained for but may be what she needs.

ROMANCE-CONTEMPORARY | FICTION

Firestorm

by Amy Knupp

Firefighting has been Captain Joe Mendoza’s passion since the days his firefighter dad let him climb on the trucks. When the chance for a promotion arises, he’ll do whatever he can to secure it, even taking the newest hire, the chief’s daughter, under his wing. What Joe doesn’t anticipate, though, is the way Faith storms into his life and becomes a monumental temptation. Faith Peligni may be the first female in the department, but she’s not interested in making waves. However, being a woman and the chief’s daughter, she has to work twice as hard to gain half the respect. She burns for that respect, and she’ll take help from no one—least of all the sexy, dark-eyed captain who sends a spark through her with just a look. As their attraction billows to inferno levels, they’re both faced with high-stakes decisions. Can they manage a workplace romance without their careers going up in flames?

A Polish Heart

by Stephanie Burkhart

With Easter around the corner, Darrin is assigned to work in Poland for two weeks. Outside of his comfort zone, but up to challenge, Darrin is determined to do his best. Sofia is assigned to work with Darrin upon his arrival, but will their attraction hinder the job, or will a higher power give them the nudge they need to finish the project and find their way to each other?

ROMANCE-HISTORICAL | FICTION

Her Sweetest Rogue

by Marie Higgins

Lord Trey Worthington has sworn off love, determined to avoid a marriage like his parents’. When his mother brings Miss Judith Faraday into their home to sponsor her into Society, Trey is tasked with preparing her for her debut. As he spends more time with her, he finds his barriers crumbling and feelings he never anticipated. However, Judith seeks a faithful husband, a role Trey fears he can never fulfill, creating a tension that challenges his deepest convictions. Judith Faraday dreams of marrying her naval officer and having a life full of love. However, she doubts this will happen while living as the ward of the dowager duchess. As she spends more time with the dowager’s son, Trey, an unexpected and irresistible attraction begins to blossom.

The Ailing Queen

by A.E Williamson

The beloved Queen knows the end is near. To stop a tyrant from taking the throne, she will have to find its rightful heir. Helen Winningham, Queen of Ginastovia, is beloved by nearly everyone in the kingdom. Everyone that is, except her callous cousin Lord Jacob, of noble birth. But of all those who adore the Queen, her chief advisor, Oliver, loves her the most. So when she confides in Oliver to help her reconnect with her long-lost son in hopes of making him the next King of Ginastovia, Oliver instantly obliges her request. After the Queen mysteriously falls ill, Oliver must promptly return to Ginastovia to aid in her recovery. Will Oliver be able to save his dear Queen before it’s too late?

ROMANCE-SUSPENSE | FICTION

Cormack

by Bella Stone

His happy sunshine girl didn’t deserve to be pulled into his world of fire and brimstone. All he could do was hope like hell he found her in time. As a Black Ops Contractor for Nemesis Inc. Cormack *Jeep* Ford, has seen the worst humans can inflict on their fellow man—in some of the shittiest hellholes on earth. With a twenty-year military career under his belt, he’s not one bit sorry when Nemesis Inc. relocates from Kabul to Montana. Maybe now his boots are firmly on US soil, he can peruse a happy ever after with woman who calls to his soul. To Willow Black it feels like she’s waited a lifetime for her soldier to come home. Who’d have thought a connection made over emails and letters would lead her to the man who makes her heart and body sing. With Cormack moving back to the US full time, she can’t wait to see if the connection between them can withstand the test of time ...

ROMANCE-WESTERN | FICTION

The Bookseller's Mail-Order Bride

by Heidi Vanlandingham

In the budding state of Oklahoma, two lives collide on the eve of destiny. Hailey Jefferson, seeking freedom from her mother’s scandalous shadow, becomes a mail-order bride with a twist: a trial marriage. Determined to guard her heart, she views the arrangement as a chance to control her fate without true commitment. But as time passes, her defenses begin to falter. Alex Croft, a man longing for a family, believes Hailey could be the missing piece of his life. Yet her terms challenge his dreams of a lasting union. With Christmas Eve as their deadline, Alex must ignite a love strong enough to melt Hailey’s reservations. Will the season of miracles bring them together, or will their chance at love slip away? The Bookseller's Mail-Order Bride is a heartwarming tale of love, hope, and the magic of Christmas. Discover if their trial marriage leads to forever—order your copy today!

SCIENCE FICTION | FICTION

The Secret of the Martian Girl

by Colin Alexander

A long-dead genius. A hidden invention that could save—or doom—humanity. Can Leif find it before it falls into the wrong hands? In AD 2726, Leif Grettison, former army ranger and exoplanetary scout, returns from the stars a weary man. Four and a half centuries have passed since he was last on Earth. All he wants is a small cottage on a hill with a good view and no neighbors. Leif knows nothing about the myth of the Martian Girl. But when he agrees to take care of a simple request, his path leads to a love he never expected, two teens nobody wants, and a scheme to revive the Martian Girl’s former home, a dead city on Mars. If the Martian Girl created a weapon and Leif cannot keep it from a hostile power, the Earth will be plunged back into devastating wars. Can a legend still gripped by his past save our future? Or will the Martian Girl’s invention push humanity over the brink?

All the Shops in Charlotte Are Closed

by Luz Evan Kanin

Every now and then the drive to work feels likes it's the end of the world, but today - for caffeine-deprived Parker and her devil-may-care ride-or-die, Poppy - it very well may be. Trapped on a lightless two-lane halfway between Hell and home, the girls have no choice but to meet danger - impossible creatures prowling the Carolina backwoods - together and head on. All the Shops in Charlotte Are Closed is a nonstop, action-packed thrill ride, full of snarky jabs, low blows, and unexpected twists, as seen through the two sets of millennial eyes pulling out all the stops - and all the sass - just to survive it.

Rebirth of Angels: A Dystopian Novel

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Want to Live Forever? We’ve all said it as we grow older; “If only I knew then what I know now.” With angelic rebirth (the polite term for cloning), your dreams can now become reality! Let Resurrection Industries transplant your mature brain into a new you. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. And why stop there? Angelically rebirth yourself every 20 years and you can live forever! So what’s the catch? Some people think clones are people too. Pieter Dwa, once a corporate private investigator, finds himself on the other side of the Cordon walls where societal outcasts are condemned to an abandoned world to fend for themselves. But revenge and justice run deep and Pieter is immediately caught up in a global rebellion to liberate the clones and overthrow the corporation before it unleashes a biological holocaust that will destroy half of mankind.

THRILLERS | FICTION

Sweet Little Lies

by Leah Cupps

Reese's dreams are about to come true. After a whirlwind romance with Tucker, they're engaged. But then she receives anonymous messages to call off the wedding…or else. Reese becomes obsessed with Tucker’s past and the fate of his ex-fiancée, who mysteriously disappeared. Can she uncover the truth or will the happiest day of her life be her last?

Love You to Death

by Rowen Chambers

Avery's lucky that Logan’s the perfect husband, helping to piece her memories together after a brain injury erased them. But when Avery recalls past moments which seem sinister and frightening, Logan insists the memories aren’t real. Is he right or is her husband hiding a terrible secret? And what will he do if she gets too close to remembering it?

Where Bodies Lie

by D.K. Greene

Peter is shaken out of the anonymity of Witness Protection when the FBI come knocking on his door. They've got a request Peter can't refuse: reconnect with his serial killer father to act as an informant and connect him to a collection of cold cases. In exchange, they'll help him become a hero and receive the adoration he craves.

River of Ashes

by Alexandrea Weis

*One of Apple’s Most Anticipated Books for Summer in Mysteries & Thrillers* An idyllic Louisiana river town harbors a dark secret: the high school’s star quarterback, born into wealth and privilege, is a twisted psychopath whose madness turns to murder. As the victim toll mounts, it becomes clear that someone must stop him—and that someone will pay with their life. “Beau Devereaux is every bit the “bad boy” our mothers warned us about. Think Mark Wahlberg from Fear but imagine if he crossed paths with Sidney Prescott.” ~GothGirlOnTheTrain; "Despite its ghosts and hauntings, this evocative tale presents an all-too-real terror that gets under your skin—and stays.” ~Rue Morgue

This book contains scenes of: sexual violence