Books

ROMANCE-SUSPENSE | FICTION

Beyond the Picture

by Keith Williams

After the death of his father, Rob is left adrift—his marriage strained, his sense of direction fading. While clearing out the family home, he discovers an old photograph hidden away for years. It’s unfamiliar. Out of place. And it raises questions no one ever answered. Drawn into the mystery, Rob begins to unravel a past he thought he understood. What he uncovers challenges everything he believed about his father—and himself. As grief gives way to obsession, Rob must confront long-buried truths that threaten to reshape his future. Beyond the Picture is a powerful, emotionally driven story about love, loss, and the secrets that define us—reminding us that sometimes, what’s hidden holds the key to everything.

SCIENCE FICTION | FICTION

Kākano Seed of Mars

by Toa Greening

A Māori WWIII veteran. A terraforming miracle. A corporate war for Mars. Earth is dying. For kaitiaki Maui Smith, the Eco-Genesis Nexus is humanity's last hope, until a corporate dynasty attacks. Now, Maui must protect his ancestry and the Red Planet from those who would turn a fresh start into a cage. This is a high stakes sci-fi thriller series.

Living Fossil: A Henrietta Ballantine Science Fiction Thriller

by Sharon Lyon

NEW RELEASE! On an oil rig deep in a Louisiana lake, paleontologist Henrietta Ballantine makes a chilling discovery: something impossibly alive in the drilling mud – something ancient, tiny, and unknown to modern science. Loose in the waters of Lake Blanc, the creatures grow at an alarming rate, devastating the ecosystem. People are disappearing. Time is running out. As Hurricane Edith barrels toward the coast, Henrietta must find a way to stop the invasion before the bayou is lost forever. The past has come back…with venom. If Henrietta fails, nothing in the bayou will be safe.

THRILLERS | FICTION

A Cry for Vengeance

by Ernesto Patino

Tucson, 1968. Moments before he dies, terminally ill Karl Muller makes a chilling deathbed confession: he admits to being a Nazi War Criminal. Shocked but determined, his nurse, Helen Dobson enlists the help of Holocaust expert, Professor Bryan De Luca. Together they learn that Muller and other Nazis were secretly recruited by American Intelligence to work as spies against the Soviets. An intense historical thriller that blends the shadows of WWII with the paranoia of the Cold War.

HOW-TO | NONFICTION

How To Meet Women In The Philippines

by DA Thomas

How To Meet Women In The Philippines: A Practical Guide to Culture, Communication, and Meaningful Relationships. Inside, you’ll discover: How Filipino culture, traditions, and family expectations shape dating and relationships. The biggest mistakes foreign men make—and how to avoid them. How to communicate clearly and respectfully despite language and cultural differences Where and how to meet women naturally, both online and in person. The role of social class, religion, and regional differences across the Philippines Red flags to watch for—and green flags that signal genuine interest. How to move from casual dating to a meaningful, committed relationship. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, this guide blends cultural insight with practical advice you can actually use. It’s designed to help you build real connections, not just get dates.

CHILDREN'S / MIDDLE GRADE | FICTION

MoonDom Five

by Jon Coley

It is young Ella’s first day as Liaison to the Aligned, a vocation passed down through her family for generations. Her first job is to deliver a report to Rowena, the aligned matriarch of Caverton, the hidden city of MoonDom Five. It concerns a shooting star. Then everything changes … The shooting star is really a delivery from one or all of the other four moons in the greater planetary system. While there are several possibilities, it will, in all likelihood, contain undesirables, criminals who have been banished to their moon forever, destined to become mud-covered groundlings. They are the worst of the worst. Ella is swept up in a whirlwind of intrigue through her new position. She alone is the link between her people and the ancient, near godlike, leadership of their hidden civilization. Adventure awaits her as well as life altering secrets.

FANTASY-EPIC | FICTION

Angels May Cry

by Michael Doney

Ahsael, a fallen angel cast out of Heaven, investigates the murder of children in the small town of Bloom, where a dark entity consumes their souls and grows stronger.

Born of Shadow

by Nicole Conway

The girl they condemned may be the only one who can save them, if they don't execute her first. Violet was born to be wicked. Surviving as a street urchin in the island city of Sol'Karr, she struggles to stay one step ahead of the city guards. And when a burglary gone wrong lands her in a jail cell, her nefarious Viperi bloodline could send her straight to the executioner's sword. Her last hope comes in the form of a job offer from a mysterious man who may not be who he claims. If she accepts, she'll be working for The Zenith's Call, an organization who guards the world's most powerful magical artifacts—a task that requires highly skilled agents willing to risk their lives. They believe Violet may have the skills to join them, if she can prove herself trustworthy, but when someone tries breaking into the Call's vault, rumors of Violet's treachery fly like arrows, and she's threatened

FANTASY-URBAN | FICTION

Obsidian’s Command: Ash Born Book Two

by Konn Lavery

A darkness calls to convict Lola Cabello from beyond the fabrics of reality, whispering words of power, she’ll ignore the consequences to herself, her loved ones, and the world, to assassinate the fallen angel who shattered her life.

This book contains scenes of: torture

GAY / LESBIAN | FICTION

Bought by His Brother's Best Friend

by William Gayheart

Shane Bennett has always been the responsible one—the dependable sports agent working behind the scenes while his superstar hockey brother takes center stage. So when he agrees to step in at the last minute for a charity bachelor auction, he expects awkwardness, not a winning bid from the one man he’s secretly wanted for years. Damien Roth is a brilliant tech CEO who knows how to recognize the right opportunity when he sees it. And when Shane ends up on that stage, Damien isn’t about to let his chance slip away. What begins with one bold bid turns into a whirlwind escape filled with private jets, Paris nights, stolen kisses, and the kind of intimacy neither man expected. But beneath Damien’s polished confidence is a vulnerable heart, and Shane may be the one person who truly sees him.

GENERAL FANTASY | FICTION

A Boy Alone: Obsessed

by Alan John Mayer

Princess Pristine has just been coroneted Queen of Entitlement to rule over sixteen United States of Consciousness. Princess Erica, the Queen's uninvited twin sister, crashes the coronation with her eyes on the crown.

HISTORICAL FICTION | FICTION

Escape From Peconic Bay

by J. A. Wallace

Helen Dalton, an American socialite, flees to Europe to escape the scandal of her broken engagement. Hitler has come to power in Germany and tensions are rising in Europe. For a young, upper class woman seeking meaning in her life, she is about to experience far more than she ever imagined, including an Irish painter whose voluptuous portraits are captivating Paris. Editorial Review: 5 Stars. "A cleverly plotted, atmospheric story of love and political drama." Book One

Sisters of the Sweetwater Fury

by Kinley Bryan

In November 1913, a deadly storm descends on the Great Lakes — and three sisters find their lives transformed amid the chaos in this “superb, character-driven adventure” (Publishers Weekly). Kinley Bryan's debut, a Historical Novels Review Editors' Choice, is inspired by actual events during the Great Lakes Storm of 1913, as well as her own family history.

HORROR | FICTION

What Digs Itself Free

by Stoney Brooks

With one of the longest running ghost hunting shows on the market, Zap Rogers has raked in millions. But with market trends shifting, Zap and his crew are no longer relevant, and are losing market share to younger, more hip trends. Scrambling to remain in the spotlight, Zap and his crew order new gear. But when a mysterious package arrives from a secret admirer, things begin to take a sour turn. Zap’s plagued with nightmares of a mysterious old hag, and the manifestations are not only haunting, but starting to get physical.

LITERARY FICTION | FICTION

The Family Liar

by Teri Kanefield

After a childhood spent navigating her mother’s distortions, Natalie—dubbed the family liar—sets out to uncover the truth. "Raw in its emotions and psychologically astute." —The Chico Enterprise Record

MYSTERIES | FICTION

My Husband's Lies

by Maryann Webb

He was the perfect husband. Now I don't know the man I married. After three blissful years with Ethan, I feel him slipping away; late nights, secretive work trips, and a gnawing fear he’s found someone else. I need a night out with my girlfriends from nursing training. Back then we could barely hold a stethoscope, a night of blue haven cocktails, dancing, and a good old-fashioned gossip. Isla only left our table for a second, but the next thing I know, my friend is lying dead on the bathroom floor. Who would do this to her? The next day the first text arrives: How well do you know your husband? And then it hits me. Ethan's work trips. How I've been feeling like someone is watching me. People are always saying that me and Isla could be twins. What if . . . whoever killed Isla was looking for me? If he's lying about another woman, what else is my husband lying about?

MYSTERIES-COZY | FICTION

Patricia Fisher's Mystery Adventures - A Ten Book Boxed Set

by Steve Higgs

The complete Amazon.com #1 bestselling series for $0.99! Never to be repeated. When a climber suspiciously falls to his death and a local artist has her dog stolen, both cases fall into the lap of local sleuth, Patricia Fisher… but they should have come with a warning. No sooner does she start to investigate, than a mysterious underworld figure issues a confusing threat. What has she uncovered?

Death Takes a Bath

by Sharon Lynn

When Maddie McGuire lands an archeology internship at the Roman Baths in England, she assumes everything will go her way. But when this college sophomore discovers a severed human ear on her doorstep, she must solve its meaning before she becomes the next victim, or worse, gets deported. Her tentative friendship with young constable Edward Bailey and the beauty of the Bath Abbey are no comfort as her aristocratic coworker Simon Pacock sabotages her every move. And the danger only increases when she discovers a dead body, both ears intact.

RELIGIOUS FICTION | FICTION

The Modern Universal Faith

by Aaron Wilkosz

Adam and Eve are given PhDs in Physics. They are told to pretend the major world religions do not exist. Then they are asked to talk about God and religion, using only logic and physics. They show why we must die. They discuss whether it was possible for God to enter our world. They derive a set of laws that they claim are more complete than the Ten Commandments.

ROMANCE-COMEDY | FICTION

Everything for Love

by Nala Henkel-Aislinn

Six laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers stories, from firefighters and billionaires, to socialites and royalty—centered on a cozy, oceanside B&B. Closed door small town romance.

ROMANCE-CONTEMPORARY | FICTION

Secret Baby For My Ex-Boyfriend's Daddy

by Bella Chandler

Six years ago, Tristan Hawthorne was a stranger who I had one reckless night with in the Hamptons...and it changed my life forever. But what I soon discover is that he's not only the father to the son that I've kept a secret all of these years, but he's also my ex-boyfriend's Dad. So this isn't just complicated -- it's an outright disaster.

The First Acquisition: A Manhattan Billionaire Romance (Hudson Dynasty)

by Reese Astor

A forensic attorney. A billionaire under suspicion. A fake engagement that turns dangerously real. Arden Shaw came to Hudson Vale to investigate a failed acquisition, not fall for the ruthless CEO at the center of it. But as threats close in and corporate secrets unravel, Arden is pulled deeper into Sebastian Hudson’s world of power, danger, and temptation. If he’s innocent, she may be his only chance. If he’s guilty, wanting him could destroy her.

ROMANCE-HISTORICAL | FICTION

Came a Gentle Whisper

by Rebecca A. Cathey

An orphan, raised by her grandmother in the Missouri Ozarks in the early 1900s, travels to Little Rock, Arkansas to help her friend, Ruby, only to get caught up in the seedy world of a speakeasy working as a dime-a-dance girl. Cora Lee wrestles with her need to find a "belongin' place," and her desire to stay "true to her raisin'" while learning to negotiate life in a rapidly changing world at the dawn of "The Jazz Age." She struggles to stay true to her faith and values while resisting the lure of sin, gin, and easy money in the glitzy, superficial world of a big-city dance hall. All of her trials pale in comparison when she hears that Walter, her childhood friend and the owner of her heart, has married a French woman while away fighting World War I. How will she be able to bear seeing him with another woman as his wife? And what will he think of her?

The Avenger

by Kathryn Le Veque

A forced marriage. A hidden agenda. A hero ordered to betray his own brotherhood. Creston de Royans—known inside the legendary Blackchurch Guild as The Avenger—is a ruthless warrior and elite trainer in the darkest arts of medieval warfare. Loyalty is everything. Brotherhood is sacred. Then his powerful older brother orders him to marry. The bride? A beautiful, guarded noblewoman still mourning the man who chose the priesthood over her.

ROMANCE-SUSPENSE | FICTION

Together On Our Own

by Eliana Megerman

After an unexpected patient death, an ER doctor turns to the hospital’s AI as a confidant while the death toll keeps rising. By a practicing ER physician. Alex Galen is a thirty-one-year-old emergency medicine resident barely keeping it together. After a patient’s unexpected death puts her on probation, her confidence — and her sense of purpose — begin to unravel. When the hospital rolls out a new AI system, Alex begins sharing things she can’t say to anyone else. She even gives the system a name, Henry, after a quiet, observant fellow resident who, in real life, is the one person she’s been trying not to notice. But AI Henry isn’t real. And everything she tells it is being recorded. Can Alex and Henry uncover the truth before it's too late? With the gritty intensity of The Pitt, this novel is a medical thriller with the heart of a rom-com.