Books

FANTASY-EPIC | FICTION

The Children of Never

by Christian Warren Freed

Based on the WoTF contest award winning short, the Purifying Flame, The Children of Never is the Witcher on steroids and a current entrant in the SPFBOX contest. The war priests of Andrak have protected the world from the encroaching darkness for generations. Stewards of the Purifying Flame, the priests stand upon their castle walls each year for 100 days. Along with the best fighters, soldiers, and adventurers from across the lands, they repulse the Omegri invasions. But their strength wanes and evil spreads. Lizette awakens to a nightmare, for her daughter has been stolen during the night. When she goes to the Baron to petition aid, she learns that similar incidents are occurring across the duchy. Her daughter was just the beginning. Baron Einos of Fent is left with no choice but to summon the war priests.

FANTASY-URBAN | FICTION

The Chronicles of Shadow Bourne Complete Series Boxed Set

by Martha Carr and Michael Anderle

There is a nest of Drows living in hidden caves just outside of Los Angeles. The dark side of LaLa Land knows them well. Ellis Burton has been prowling the city at night looking for answers about her mom, but instead, she’s found a calling. She is the guardian of the dwellers of LA who have to travel the streets at night. Still, she has so many questions. And Ellis is determined to find answers!

GENERAL FANTASY | FICTION

"I don't want to fight!" - A Game Lit Novel

by Amelia Sides

Magic, Adventure, and Mayhem. Arda was meant to be a new lease on life for Kenko. However, the gods' meddling leaves her constantly scrambling to survive. All she wanted was a normal, healthy life. Will she be drawn into a brewing war threatening to take over the world? Was asking for a normal, safe life too much? What is a newborn elf to do?

The Reborn Prince

by Julianne Munich

He was a prince, forced into a new life as a pauper. Luc, a poor but vain young man in 1775 Paris, is confused by his dreams of gilded ballrooms. Everything before the past two years is a hazy fog in his mind. His only link is Aunt Mathilde, who gives him few answers. What he doesn't know is that 'Aunt Mathilde' is in fact his mother—and a Sorceress. She keeps him captive under her magical veil, desperate to both protect him and punish him for the evil deeds of his royal past. When disease leaves Luc scarred and weakened, he feels his life is over. He pushes away his humble friends, including Emilie, a young housemaid. Emilie is resigned to life as a spinster. Yet, she sees beauty and joy in life and understands Luc's despair beneath his bitter, beastly attitude. Book 1 of the 'Mages in the Mundane' trilogy. A twist on the Beauty and the Beast fairytale.

Stranded

by Rosalind Tate

Sophie is stranded in history, stuck in a grand house in 1925 England. Thankfully, she has her faithful dog with her. Oh, and fellow student Hugo: fit, privileged, and annoying. Baffled by upper-class rules, courted by boring suitors, Sophie is desperate to get back to the 21st century. But the only way home is through a hidden portal — and to unlock its secrets, she must work with Hugo. As one clue leads to another, Sophie discovers that history is unfolding differently. Mobs rule the streets. And when chaos turns into a deadly revolution, anyone in a grand house is fair game. Sophie is running out of time…

HISTORICAL FICTION | FICTION

The Last Lady of the Silver Screen

by Deanna Lynn Sletten

Kathleen Carver grew up in the 1930s, dreaming of becoming a movie star. After some success on Broadway, Hollywood comes calling. But there are bumps along the highway to stardom, heartbreak, losses, and scandals. And secrets—so many secrets to keep.

HORROR | FICTION

Pina Coladas and Rats

by Angel Ramon

A woman's Caribbean dream life turns into a rat-infested nightmare! Who said rats couldn't enjoy a pina colada by the shore? Find out in this thrilling read where the rats are looking for their next meal to feast on. Books one and the remaining three books of the series can be bought for 99 cents each.

MYSTERIES | FICTION

Frontier Marshal: A Coogan Mystery (price - emailed 3/31)

by Michael Cardwell

U. S. Marshall Danny Coogan returns to his roots in Montana to settle into the sleepy town of Darwin with his pregnant wife. But as Danny races into town ahead of an early blizzard, the storms of his past threaten his future. Not only has the ambitions of the Ghost Buffalo Society set some of the local Indians on a path toward insurrection, but Danny’s best friend, Edmund Goodrunner, working undercover for the Tribal Council, has gone missing.

Dead Man's Dish

by Audrey Alden

A luxurious cruise. A high-profile guest list. And a murder that must be solved before the ship docks. Rose Dela Cruz thought a change of pace was exactly what she needed. After her PI career stalled, she took a new role as Cruise Director aboard The Midnight Tide—seeking peace on the open sea. But on her first day, tranquility was shattered when Eleanor Bridges, a wealthy guest, was poisoned during dinner. With help from Ben, the ship’s captain, Cole, Head of Security, and her loyal beagle Rex, Rose dives into a tangled web of suspects. The alibis are airtight—until a second poisoning attempt sends a chilling message: the killer is still onboard. As Rose uncovers jealousy, betrayal, and old grudges, she races against time to solve the mystery before the ship docks, and the killer escapes forever.

MYSTERIES-BRITISH DETECTIVES | FICTION

The Fifth Tweet

by Roy M. Burgess

Would you rebuild your life based on the next five tweets? It’s 2016, Frankie Dale is in a rut. Well, it’s more like a trench, but let’s not argue semantics. His girlfriend’s run off with his business partner, Ziggy Stardust LP, and the charger for his electric toothbrush. Frankie can’t see a way to move on, until his friend issues him a challenge. Open Twitter and act on one of the first five Tweets. Simple. Prepared to do whatever it takes to get out of the slump he’s in, Frankie agrees and ends up at the local community centre doing a creative writing workshop. Within a few weeks, his luck has changed. He’s created a publishing phenomenon, bagged a model girlfriend, and his bank balance resembles the start of a Countdown numbers round. On day one Frankie gambled on the fourth… Should he have waited for The Fifth Tweet?

MYSTERIES-COZY | FICTION

Bells, Tails, & Murder

by Kathy Manos Penn

She crossed an ocean to start her life over. Can she nab a killer before her quaint village becomes a graveyard? When tragedy strikes, Leta Parker chases her dream to retire to England. Finding a dead body wasn’t part of the plan, but that doesn’t stop her from swinging into action. With her retired English teacher friend and a spunky senior citizen, she’s soon on the trail of the villain in this fast-paced literary mystery. Even Dickens and Christie get in on the act gathering intelligence from their four-legged friends. What do authors A.A. Milne, Arthur Conan Doyle, and J.M. Barrie have to do with the case? Is their connection with the Cotswolds merely an interesting bit of trivia? Discover why readers are raving about this new series and follow Leta's adventures in Books II - XI.

The Treasure Map Mishap

by Brook Peterson

When a mysterious treasure map turns up at Blue Bonnet Bakery, amateur sleuth Chloe Martin is on the case! But solving the puzzle means wrangling two rival historians who’d rather feud than share clues. Can Chloe crack the code before the treasure—and the truth—slip through her fingers? The Treasure Map Mishap is a cozy autumn novella full of small-town charm, clever twists, and heartwarming fun. Follow the clues to Jericho Falls!

Love, Die, Neighbor: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series

by Joanna Campbell Slan

Kiki Lowenstein's good deed becomes the first thread in a dangerous mystery when she calls 911 after her neighbor falls off his racing bike. What should have been a simple act of kindness makes her the prime suspect when the accident proves fatal.

MYSTERIES-FEMALE SLEUTHS | FICTION

Foxy Mysteries Complete Collection 1 - 5

by Fiona Tarr

A high-class escort turns amateur detective to hunt down her friend's killer. Liz Jeffreys went from runaway to Madam the hard way. She thought she had everything she ever wanted. Wealth. Power. Influence. But identifying her best friend’s lifeless body makes her question everything – including lead detective Jack Cunningham. When she intrudes on his investigation, Jack pushes back, leaving her wondering if it’s her or her career choice causing the tension between them. Liz digs deep, uncovering corruption and political turmoil far more dangerous than she could have imagined. Will this case be a catalyst - a chance to start over? Or is she operating out on a limb, walking a tight rope that could fall out from under her at any moment? Will she be next on the hit list? For Toni Anderson fans and readers who love a little sizzle with their mystery reads.

RELIGIOUS FICTION | FICTION

EVE of CHAOS

by D.I. Telbat

In EVE of CHAOS, Book One of The ELM Series, we find the city of San Diego in smoldering ruins three months after America’s collapse. Armed bandits roam the streets, and a rogue military patrols the shore front in search of resources to confiscate. Food is grown in secret and precious little water is hoarded by frightened survivors. Titus Caspertein leads his teenage son and emboldened friends to offer hope to countless souls all but abandoned. Armed with non-lethal weapons from the COIL era, young Levi yearns for a hero's reputation. With a Bible, his rifle, and his wits, Levi ventures into the volatile California wasteland to impact neighbors who face death on every side. His father has equipped him with one message for friend and foe alike: every life matters to God. Peace in the midst of chaos may still be found. There is still hope. The people of ELM will continue to stand!

By The Creek Of Harod

by Ann Goering

In the ashes of tragedy, a journey of faith and redemption begins. Chenoa Applewood’s world collapses when a devastating fire claims the life of her beloved husband and his brothers, along with the family’s sawmill. Now, she faces the daunting task of forging a new path amidst overwhelming loss—something she doesn’t feel brave enough or strong enough to tackle. When Isaac Jones, a stranger from Idaho Territory, arrives seeking equipment from the Applewood mill, Chenoa reluctantly agrees to help. What begins as a simple act of duty soon becomes a cross-country journey that forces her to confront her grief, wrestle with faith, rethink her own limitations, and open her heart to the possibilities of new beginnings.

ROMANCE-COMEDY | FICTION

Never Date the Minister

by Julia Kent

A one-night stand with a hot bodybuilding social media influencer who turns out to be a minister is not Nessa’s idea of personal growth, no matter how much she enjoyed it. When she ghosts on Mr. Perfect after one night of pleasure and he turns out not only to be the TikTok sensation known as “God’s Gift,” but is also the minister at the wedding she’s assigned to for work, all of Nessa’s careful plans go out the window. She can’t date a man of the cloth. Or can she?

ROMANCE-CONTEMPORARY | FICTION

Satin and Sapphire

by Reet Singh

Danger meets delight in Asar Kalan! Dr Danvir Sandhu has been dealt a cruel hand – his house of cards comes tumbling down when he loses, one by one, all the things that bring meaning to his life. He has barely found equilibrium when a serendipitous event brings Latika Anand into his orbit, and he struggles to stay aloof even as his heart yearns for a future with the maddeningly enticing fashion designer. Considerably bruised after a break up that is as unexpected as it is callous, Latika is thrown into an even more precarious situation that threatens her life. Both experiences convince her to return to her roots and tackle old demons even if it means denying the attraction she feels for a certain utterly fascinating physician.

High Hopes

by Sue Lilley

Imagine if… Twenty years ago you got pregnant after a one-night stand. You were a penniless student and gave up your secret baby for adoption. Now your daughter has traced you. You’re desperate to meet her but her father is your lifelong best friend. You love his wife as the sister you never had. But you never told them you had a baby. Telling them now will tear their marriage to shreds and destroy your friendship. What would you do...?

Dr. Greyson

by Grace Maxwell

We had one night. No names, no strings, no plans to ever see each other again. But fate has other ideas. Greyson Trinity Blaine was supposed to be a one-night and done, but now she’s standing in my ER. She’s stubborn, infuriating, and always ready to argue. She challenges every decision I make and questions everything I stand for. And yet, I can’t stay away. Trinity says she’s only here for her mother, and when her care is sorted, she’ll leave. But every heated argument, every stolen glance, every moment in my bed makes me want to keep her here longer. I’m not supposed to feel this way. Not about her. But the longer she’s in my world, the harder it is to imagine letting her go.

Eye Contact

by Cameron Liang

Two strangers make eye contact in Times Square: Rachael Ellery is 27 years old and disillusioned with her office job, and Xavier Pang is a Chinese male model who just might be the solution. But a week later, Rachael is at a corporate party with her best friend. Sage introduces Rachael to the wealthy, charming Harry Davis. And Rachael is forced to do the one thing she can’t do: choose... Then there’s Blaise Chung. And the question is: who really are the two strangers who made eye contact in Times Square?

Fake As Puck

by Sarah Smith

Two things matter to me: hockey and getting my stick wet off the ice, if you catch my drift. But then I meet Sophie Porter. She’s the Bashers team doctor–and the daughter of my head coach. And she’s got a proposition for me: fake date so that she can set boundaries with her overprotective dad. It’s an easy “yes” for me. I’d never have a chance with this beautiful and brilliant woman in real life. She’s a good girl with a naughty streak–my weakness. She makes me feel wanted and safe. And when I open up to her about my painful past, she comforts me in a way no one else has. I’ve never felt this way about anyone before… I’m falling in love with Sophie… But no matter how real it feels for me, I know it’s all fake to her.

ROMANCE-EROTIC | FICTION

The Uninvited Guest - Alice Re: Wonderland

by Pamela Summers

Years of failed attempts to return to Wonderland have cracked Alice’s sanity. A childhood spent searching rabbit holes and mirrors only led to confusion and depression. As an adult, Alice found the semblance of a normal life. However, an indescribable detachment and the feeling of something missing plagues her. She attempts to fill the void through hobbies and random sexual encounters, yet nothing provides respite. One day, a surprise letter from the Cheshire Cat shocks Alice after ignoring Wonderland for years. The Cheshire Cat begs for help as he is trapped at the Mad Tea Party due to a strange paradox. Determined to return to Wonderland and save her friend, Alice must navigate the nonsensical world full of familiar characters, new dangers, and an abundance of sexual romps. Can she rescue the Cheshire Cat in time, and will a return to Wonderland fill the emptiness in Alice’s heart?

The Uninvited Guest - Alice Re: Wonderland

by Pamela Summers

Years of failed attempts to return to Wonderland have cracked Alice’s sanity. A childhood spent searching rabbit holes and mirrors only led to confusion and depression. As an adult, Alice found the semblance of a normal life. However, an indescribable detachment and the feeling of something missing plagues her. She attempts to fill the void through hobbies and random sexual encounters, yet nothing provides respite. One day, a surprise letter from the Cheshire Cat shocks Alice after ignoring Wonderland for years. The Cheshire Cat begs for help as he is trapped at the Mad Tea Party due to a strange paradox. Determined to return to Wonderland and save her friend, Alice must navigate the nonsensical world full of familiar characters, new dangers, and an abundance of sexual romps. Can she rescue the Cheshire Cat in time, and will a return to Wonderland fill the emptiness in Alice’s heart?

ROMANCE-HISTORICAL | FICTION

The Balloonist's Wager

by Sandra Sookoo

When a freak accident throws Benedict Urquhart, Viscount Worthington from his horse, where he meets the distracting and unrepentant woman manning a runaway hot-air balloon. Fearless and impulsive, Lady Anne Lewis is not the usual ton lady. She’s ecstatic about the new distance she’s covered and promotes the handsome, incensed peer to her unlikely assistant. Despite their differences as well as the instant attraction simmering between them, they become allies when a wager is thrown down that threatens her good name. If they’re fortunate, the prize won at the end will bring exactly what they both needed all along but were too obstinate to see.