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ROMANCE-SUSPENSE | FICTION
The Third Storm
by Liz Hambleton
This game of husband and wife feels too real... Rowan is her nephews’ only hope of surviving the harrowing storms threatening to destroy the earth. She would do anything to protect them, including seeking refuge on a military vessel under an assumed identity. On their journey to safety, she and the boys stumble upon an unconscious stranger. When Sam awakens in Rowan’s care, he’s given a chance at a fresh start. A man haunted by mistakes he made during the storms, he’s searching for redemption. He assumes the role of father and husband, hiding with them on the ship, hoping his old life never resurfaces. They both have secrets — deep, dark things that can hurt their newfound family. Their floating refuge soon turns dangerous when the desire for power turns the people they depended on against them. When you don’t know who to trust, you can’t outrun the storms or your past.
ROMANCE-WESTERN | FICTION
Ride With Me (A Quaking Heart Novel -- Book One)
by Janith Hooper
Jessica Harper wants to escape her demanding family. So, when Uncle Roy begs her to come to his cattle ranch in Montana, she jumps at the chance. On arrival, right out of the chute she meets the compelling ranch foreman. Though she wants him, she must face the fact that he is not a match for her. Yet, Jessica can’t seem to keep her mind, or her eyes off the man. Her desire, faith, and courage are tested, all before an unforeseen disaster strikes. Clint Wilkins, Gallatin County’s most sought-after bachelor, has successfully fought off marriage for years. But, before he knows it, Jessica’s sweet nature and strong character burrow under his skin, blazing a path straight for his philandering heart. When he finds himself poleaxed by the wholesome Jessie, he must re-evaluate his calloused lifestyle. But, as he tries to change, he is reminded how used up he is, and how pure she remains.
SCIENCE FICTION | FICTION
Lightbringer
by Sara Richards
Created to steal superhuman powers, Danielle Langston hid in the city of Ancora after she put the man she loves in a coma. Everything changes when she's offered a miraculous cure in exchange for a dangerous artifact guarded by the Knights. But the robbery turns into a train wreck when Danielle severely injures their leader, cementing her place at the head of their sh*t list. Raleigh West has been a Knight of Ancora for five years—and called Soul-Eater in terrified whispers for just as long. After his best friend is nearly killed, Raleigh is determined to track down the culprit—and make her pay. Trapped in a conspiracy threatening the city, Danielle and Raleigh are forced to team up, despite their explosive animosity, to save both Ancora and the people they love.
Dreams of Winter: A Forgotten Gods Tale #1
by Christian Warren Freed
It is a troubled time, for the old gods are returning and they want the universe back… Under the rigid guidance of the Conclave, the seven hundred known worlds carve out a new empire with the compassion and wisdom the gods once offered. But a terrible secret, known only to the most powerful, threatens to undo three millennia of progress. The gods are not dead at all. They merely sleep. And they are being hunted. Senior Inquisitor Tolde Breed is sent to the planet Crimeat to investigate the escape of one of the deadliest beings in the history of the universe: Amongeratix, one of the fabled THREE, sons of the god-king. Tolde arrives on a world where heresy breeds insurrection and war is only a matter of time. Aided by Sister Abigail of the Order of Blood Witches, and a company of Prekhauten Guards, Tolde hurries to find Amongeratix and return him to Conclave custody ...
The Trouble with Podoks
by Chet Novicki
Tired of Armageddon? Sick of the apocalypse? Try a taste of aliens with edible tails in this fast-paced, extremely funny kidnapping adventure set in Hawaii in 2111. First book in the ongoing series (4 books), no cliffhangers, all free in KU.
THRILLERS | FICTION
Wealth of Time
by Andre Gonzalez
The past haunts him. Now he must face it. When postal worker Martin Briar is invited to partake in a secret time travel opportunity, he jumps at the chance to leave his dull life and step into the past. But he also has his own motivation for going back in time: the disappearance of his 12-year-old daughter two decades ago. Traveling to Denver in 1996 to investigate, he finds the world brimming with a different vibe: fewer skyscrapers, laid back people, a return to the life he once knew--a city on the verge of explosive growth. At first, Martin welcomes the trip down memory lane, but when he falls in love with a woman he met in the past, he must choose whether to continue the pursuit of his long-lost daughter, or finally let her go and start a brand new life. If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers and time travel, then you’ll love this international bestselling series from Andre Gonzalez!
Dead Reckoning
by Lea O'Harra
It’s a hot summer’s day in 1984 when twelve-year-old Gilly and her friend Sally find a dead baby girl in a shoebox hidden in the tall grass of the cemetery of their tiny town. Deciding to keep their discovery a secret, they bury the body in Gilly’s yard, with disastrous results. Babies in their strollers are interfered with. Two local children disappear and end up dead. A suspect is arrested and confesses, blaming his crimes on Gilly and Sally for having taken the dead baby. Gilly grows up, haunted by what’s happened. As a young woman, she flees the town and the bad memories it holds for her, going all the way to Japan. Returning with her husband as a woman in her late thirties to attend her mother’s funeral, Gilly finds that the past is not past. She’s threatened. Somebody is putting flowers on babies in their strollers again ...
The Stranger in the House
by Sarah A. Denzil
Tired of the city, Aaron and Meera relocate their family to the idyllic village of Little Crake. But fifteen-year-old Noah wanders alone into the forest. For three days, a search party combs the woods. Until he's found alive, unconscious in the hollow of a tree... Why doesn't Noah remember those three days? What happened to him?
WOMEN'S FICTION | FICTION
Scars
by B. K. Stubblefield
It’s been more than a year since an explosion cost soldier Reid McCabe a leg and two of his men. His physical wounds have healed. He’s not sure the emotional wounds ever will. Hopefully, the cross-country walk he’s preparing for to raise awareness of veteran suicide and PTSD will help ease his troubled mind and spirit. The last thing on his mind at this point in his recovery is love. But that was before he met the feisty Keira Flanigan … Keira has emotional wounds of her own. Opening her heart to a wounded warrior—or anyone, for that matter—is not on her agenda. She might need Reid’s help to foster the little stray dog he’d rescued, but a romance just isn’t in the cards for them. That’s what she tells herself, at least … Can Reid and Keira overcome the years of pain and self-doubt that stand between them? Or will the scars of the past destroy their shot at happily ever after?
Orchid Blooming
by Carol Van Den Hende
A childhood tragedy followed her into adult life. Will she ever claim real happiness again? Kind and generous, 27 year-old Orchid Paige will never forget that day. Living as best she can after witnessing her parents’ fatal accident, the beauty industry marketer yearns to win a promotion to China to connect to her mom’s ancestry. But with competition fierce, she despairs she’ll never make the grade… until she meets an encouraging man who makes her feel safe despite her usual distrust. After Orchid convinces the handsome entrepreneur to let her gain experience at his nonprofit project, she’s determined to keep their relationship professional and ignore their powerful attraction. But when working on his military ad campaign for veterans triggers her own unresolved PTSD, she fears her confident mentor may be too good to be true even if she could trust him with her heart.
BIOGRAPHY / MEMOIR | NONFICTION
Clean Food, Messy Life: A Food Lover's Conscious Journey Back to Self
by Jamie Truppi
All who obsess over food will be nourished by Truppi’s unapologetic food journey from reckless habits to inflexible foodie to trusting herself amidst dietary chaos. Yes, she drove people nuts with her unwavering determination to eat according to her environmental values. Her insatiable hunger for personal awareness and nutrient-idealism challenged her relationships and caused friction in otherwise normal life events. This passion also reframed her mind-body-spirit awareness and fed a desire to pursue a graduate degree in nutrition and integrative health.
Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives
by Anne Michaud
''A lively political book. Skillful prose makes the dishy profiles an engaging read.'' — Kirkus Reviews. Why do good women stay with bad men? What if political wives are more calculating than their infamous, unfaithful husbands? A journalist examines the patterns of behaviors among political wives from Eleanor Roosevelt to Melania Trump. The book answers the question of why the wives stay in the marriage after the husbands have cheated. Beyond the reasoning they have in common with private couples, there are political forces at work: power, building and bequeathing a legacy, and ensuring the husband's standing with voters and the political party.
GENERAL NONFICTION | NONFICTION
ACTing Now: A New Approach to the Old Techniques of Acting
by Norman B Schwartz
In this controversial book, Norman B. Schwartz suggests that many of the conventional training techniques that have come down to us from the American and British theater may not fully prepare today´s working actor for the special requirements of the marketplace where the actor is the seller asked by an agent or casting director to self-tape an audition for the buyer—a producer or director—whom the actor may never get to meet unless he or she is hired. Mr. Schwartz proposes a new method that encompasses all the previous schools of training but expands them to suggest a better way for the actor to get the job and hold on to it on-set in the real and demanding world of film, television, and commercials. Here's your chance to learn from someone who was THERE!
Clean Food, Messy Life: A Food Lover's Conscious Journey Back to Self
by Jamie Truppi
All who obsess over food will be nourished by Truppi’s unapologetic food journey from reckless habits to inflexible foodie to trusting herself amidst dietary chaos. Yes, she drove people nuts with her unwavering determination to eat according to her environmental values. Her insatiable hunger for personal awareness and nutrient-idealism challenged her relationships and caused friction in otherwise normal life events. This passion also reframed her mind-body-spirit awareness and fed a desire to pursue a graduate degree in nutrition and integrative health.
HEALTH AND DIET | NONFICTION
Understanding Child Anxiety: The Ideal Parent’s Guide
by J Jeffries
Just like adults, children also feel worried and anxious at times – it’s a normal part of growing up. At one point in their lives, they would be scared of spiders, dark rooms, being surrounded by unfamiliar people, and more. As a parent, it’s natural for you to shield your child from the things that upset or scare them, whatever that may be. But sometimes, trying to help them feel better will inadvertently make their condition worse. Instead, the key to successfully helping your kid overcome their anxiety is to teach them how to deal with it on their own. This book will guide you on how to do just that.
INSPIRATIONAL / DEVOTIONAL | NONFICTION
Alive Again: Find Healing in Forgiveness
by Sarah Howley
God intended freedom for you in Christ through forgiveness. Yet it can be such a struggle. Believers wrestle with either wanting apologies or cutting off those who hurt us. This struggle is just what Sarah explores in Alive Again: Find Healing in Forgiveness. With biblical insight and personal anecdotes, she walks with you from the struggle to freedom in God’s power. Join Sarah K. Howley, trained Christian counselor, in Alive Again and learn how to cut ties to the past for good, discover how forgiveness frees us and not the offender, be released from the pressure of reconciliation, find healing in the power and faithfulness of God. Stop struggling and live in freedom today.
ACTION AND ADVENTURE / MILITARY / WESTERNS | FICTION
Return to Burke County
by RE Lewis
Based on a true story, Return to Burke County: Love, Loss, Politics, and Murder… by R. E. Lewis is based on a true story of an accidental death deep in the post-Civil War Appalachian Mountains. Roby Martin, a hard-working, responsible husband determined to protect his wife finds himself in a predicament following the murder of Cal Porter. The murder trial quickly captures the South’s attention as the morals and guilt of Ro Martin are called into question. It is a page-turning novel that will keep you engaged. While the novel, plots, and characters are fantastic, the writing is also wonderful. It is enjoyable to read and the pacing makes this book a really quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was constantly waiting to see what would happen next. The pictures that the author included were also fantastic. His imagery is already fantastic but adding the pictures really makes the setting.
CHILDREN'S / MIDDLE GRADE | FICTION
My Little Ray of Sunshine: A Pregnancy Journey
by Ruthie Rei
This heartwarming picture book details a mother's "firsts" and the instantaneous, strong connection she has with her baby. With vibrant, life-like illustrations, My Little Ray of Sunshine follows a mom on her pregnancy journey and beyond. From the moment she finds out she's pregnant, to the first baby flutters, to the empowering experience of giving birth, and the milestones that follow; This book beautifully illustrates all those precious moments. It is intended for moms and expecting moms as well as for preparing older siblings for the arrival of a new baby. Feel the magic of reading this book to your womb, to your newborn, or use it to bond with your child who's getting ready to transition into their new role as "big brother or sister."
Stressie Tressie
by T.M. Lemmons
Stressie Tressie always tries to make everything "just right," and creates a lot of angst in the process. A capybara comes along and helps her manage some big emotions.
FANTASY-EPIC | FICTION
Relict Saga 1: The Dancing Tree
by J.A. Skald
Look – It wasn’t supposed to go like this, alright? Humans were trouble. Life as a monster hunter had beaten that lesson into Sebastian often enough. But just because people said Relicts were heartless monsters, it didn’t actually make him one. Would’ve saved him a whole heap of trouble if it did. When Ryndalon stumbles into his life, well - it turns out this isn't even the first time the bard's gone and made Sebastian's life hell. Or that it's the end of the bard's secrets...
FANTASY-URBAN | FICTION
Stakes and Bones
by Ken Bebelle
Welcome to the Twilight, where magic has risen and vampire blood spends best. Only the Oceanic Pact keeps humans, shifters, and vampires in an uneasy truce. Root for Roxy Lim as she battles her way through the Trials, competing with powerful fae and enhanced humans in a bid to make it on the roster of the Seattle Slayers. GI Jane meets Buffy.
HISTORICAL FICTION | FICTION
The Brides of Evergreen Box Set: Five Christian Western Rural and Small Town Romances
by Heather Blanton
All the Brides of Evergreen together in one collection! Evergreen—One quaint western town…sizzling with romance, rivalries, and proposals.
HORROR | FICTION
The Haunting of Orchard Hill
by Sara Crocoll Smith
In the dead of night, Nina escapes her abusive husband with her baby son. She only gets as far as Orchard Hill when a swarm of bees forces her off the road and totals her car. A mysterious old woman offers to give them room and board in exchange for help around her farmhouse. But Nina begins to suspect there’s a dark past hidden in the creepy, desolated orchard. Has Nina traded one nightmare only to enter another? Ancient apple trees… eerie singing… tainted honey… her baby missing… Nothing is as it seems at sunny Orchard Hill. As Nina uncovers its terrifying secrets, she’ll be pushed to her limits and come face to face with how far a mother will go to protect her son. Don't miss this spooky, honey-dipped ride!
MYSTERIES | FICTION
My Irish Dog
by Douglas Solvie
Spencer knew the trip to Ireland had almost no prospect of remedying his internal dilemma. Then again, he never imagined that a chance meeting with a lost and dying dog named Shandy would change his life forever. Step into the small Irish village of Galbally, where the unwitting Spencer stumbles headfirst into a parallel world that will test his will, sanity, and even physical well-being. Time and promise are running out. Will unnatural forces and events scare Spencer away before he can connect again with the mysterious dog? Will he find his way forward before Shandy meets her inevitable fate? Or will suspicious locals and a nefarious Dublin innkeeper force Spencer from the village before he completes his life-altering mission? Follow Spencer as he races to save a little Irish dog named Shandy. If he only realized that it is Shandy who is trying to save him...
The Matildas
by Dave Pasquantonio
Tiny book publisher Mitotic Press has a pretty big secret—they take books from one Earth and publish them on a parallel Earth, using a portal in a basement conference room. But when someone threatens to expose their secret, ex-employee and amateur sleuth Matilda Garrigan tries to save the business—and stop an impossible killer. A quirky, hilarious mystery!
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