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One Perfect Couple

Ware, Ruth


<B>Ruth Ware, the powerhouse <I>New York Times </I>bestselling author with over six million books sold to date, returns with her ninth novel, which promises to be the summer's most gripping beach read.</B><BR>Lyla is in a bit of a rut. Her post-doctorate research has fizzled out, she's pretty sure her contract will not be extended, and things with her boyfriend, Nico, an aspiring actor, aren't going great. When the opportunity arises for Nico to join the cast of a new reality TV show, <I>The Perfect Couple</I>, she decides to try out with him. This is the big break she needs! A whirlwind preproduction process later, Lyla finds herself whisked off to a tropical paradise with Nico, boating through the Indian Ocean towards Ever After Island, where the two of them will compete against four other couples—Bayer and Angel, Dan and Santana, Joe and Romi, and Connor and Zana—in order to win a cash prize.<BR> <BR>Alas, not long after they arrive on the deserted island, things start going wrong. After the first challenge leaves everyone rattled and angry, an overnight storm takes matters from bad to worse. Cut off from the mainland by miles of ocean, deprived of their phones, and unable to reach the boat and crew that brought them there, the group must band together for survival. Tensions run high and fresh water runs low. Then, one by one, contestants start to die. Lyla suddenly realizes she and Nico are trapped on the island with a murderer on the loose...and nowhere to hide.<BR> <BR>A fast-paced, spellbinding thriller rife with intrigue and characters that feel true to life, this novel proves yet again that Ruth Ware is the queen of psychological suspense.
Date Published:2024

Ruth Ware, the powerhouse New York Times bestselling author with over six million books sold to date, returns with her ninth novel, which promises to be the summer's most gripping beach read. Lyla is in a bit of a rut. Her post-doctorate research has fizzled out, she's pretty sure her contract will not be extended, and things with her boyfriend, Nico, an aspiring actor, aren't going great. When the opportunity arises for Nico to join the cast of a new reality TV show, The Perfect Couple, she decides to try out with him. This is the big break she needs! A whirlwind preproduction process later, Lyla finds herself whisked off to a tropical paradise with Nico, boating through the Indian Ocean towards Ever After Island, where the two of them will compete against four other couples—Bayer and Angel, Dan and Santana, Joe and Romi, and Connor and Zana—in order to win a cash prize. Alas, not long after they arrive on the deserted island, things start going wrong. After the first challenge leaves everyone rattled and angry, an overnight storm takes matters from bad to worse. Cut off from the mainland by miles of ocean, deprived of their phones, and unable to reach the boat and crew that brought them there, the group must band together for survival. Tensions run high and fresh water runs low. Then, one by one, contestants start to die. Lyla suddenly realizes she and Nico are trapped on the island with a murderer on the loose...and nowhere to hide. A fast-paced, spellbinding thriller rife with intrigue and characters that feel true to life, this novel proves yet again that Ruth Ware is the queen of psychological suspense.

Date Published:2024

Every Beautiful Mile

manley, ashley


<p><strong>A widowed bartender, a summer road trip, the detour she never expected.</strong><br>Penelope 'Nel' Crawford is stuck. At least that's what her family tells her. A year after losing her husband of seventeen years, she's still so deep in her grief that she's barely hanging on, let alone living. She hardly recognizes her teenage kids and finds no joy in doing the things she once loved.<br>Her solution? An attempt to heal herself and the relationship with her kids with a summer road trip. From one destination to the next, Nel not only has to navigate life on the road, but the trials and tribulations of motherhood after loss.<br>When a detour leads her to a flirtatious restaurant owner she's been emailing off and on for months, she starts to remember that life—no matter how unpredictable—is made for living. And the heart, even if broken, finds ways to love again.<br>Every Beautiful Mile will make readers laugh, cry, and remind them of the healing powers of nature, family, and love itself</p>
Date Published:2024

A widowed bartender, a summer road trip, the detour she never expected. Penelope 'Nel' Crawford is stuck. At least that's what her family tells her. A year after losing her husband of seventeen years, she's still so deep in her grief that she's barely hanging on, let alone living. She hardly recognizes her teenage kids and finds no joy in doing the things she once loved. Her solution? An attempt to heal herself and the relationship with her kids with a summer road trip. From one destination to the next, Nel not only has to navigate life on the road, but the trials and tribulations of motherhood after loss. When a detour leads her to a flirtatious restaurant owner she's been emailing off and on for months, she starts to remember that life—no matter how unpredictable—is made for living. And the heart, even if broken, finds ways to love again. Every Beautiful Mile will make readers laugh, cry, and remind them of the healing powers of nature, family, and love itself

Date Published:2024

When Justice Comes

Coble, Colleen


<p><strong>"When you combine two brilliant storytellers such as Coble and Acker, the result is a beautiful, well-crafted legal thriller that keeps the reader utterly riveted." —Lynette Eason, bestselling author</strong></p><p><strong>"Coble and Acker have forged a seamless partnership with a singular voice." —Charles Martin, NYT bestselling author</strong></p><p>USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble and Rick Acker deliver the final book in their beloved Tupelo Grove series.</p><p><strong>Hez and Savannah Webster have survived storms that would bury others without a love as strong as theirs—but can they withstand the final battle in the deadly Legare-Willard feud that threatens to sweep away everything they've fought for?</strong></p><p>Hezekiah "Hez" Webster and his fiancÉe, Savannah, stand on the brink of a new life, but their dreams are haunted by specters of the past. Just as they're getting ready to adopt her nephew, two other petitioners also file for custody—both of whom only want Simon for their own gains.</p><p>Between the financial company that Hez outmaneuvered to save the university from ruin and the bad blood from the head of the Willard family, it's hard to say who wants them out of the way more. Hez and Savannah's quest for justice leads them through a labyrinth of family law, where loyalties are tested and trust is a dangerous luxury when every decision could be their last.</p><p>With the clock ticking, Hez and Savannah must confront the ghosts of their past and their deepest fears to secure a future for Simon. But with every secret revealed, the stakes grow higher. Can they build the family they've always dreamed of, or will their enemies succeed in tearing them apart forever?</p><p>The Tupelo Grove series reaches its breathtaking conclusion as an enemy's agenda for revenge runs darker than swamp water and justice remains as precarious as quicksand in this heart-pounding narrative that underscores the power of redemption and forgiveness.</p><p><strong>Colleen Coble and Rick Acker's When Justice Comes is gripping suspense with closed-door, second-chance romance.</strong></p><p>Looking for more from these authors? Don't miss their standalone novel I Think I Was Murdered. All their novels include discussion questions that are perfect for book clubs.</p>
Date Published:2026

"When you combine two brilliant storytellers such as Coble and Acker, the result is a beautiful, well-crafted legal thriller that keeps the reader utterly riveted." —Lynette Eason, bestselling author"Coble and Acker have forged a seamless partnership with a singular voice." —Charles Martin, NYT bestselling authorUSA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble and Rick Acker deliver the final book in their beloved Tupelo Grove series.Hez and Savannah Webster have survived storms that would bury others without a love as strong as theirs—but can they withstand the final battle in the deadly Legare-Willard feud that threatens to sweep away everything they've fought for?Hezekiah "Hez" Webster and his fiancÉe, Savannah, stand on the brink of a new life, but their dreams are haunted by specters of the past. Just as they're getting ready to adopt her nephew, two other petitioners also file for custody—both of whom only want Simon for their own gains.Between the financial company that Hez outmaneuvered to save the university from ruin and the bad blood from the head of the Willard family, it's hard to say who wants them out of the way more. Hez and Savannah's quest for justice leads them through a labyrinth of family law, where loyalties are tested and trust is a dangerous luxury when every decision could be their last.With the clock ticking, Hez and Savannah must confront the ghosts of their past and their deepest fears to secure a future for Simon. But with every secret revealed, the stakes grow higher. Can they build the family they've always dreamed of, or will their enemies succeed in tearing them apart forever?The Tupelo Grove series reaches its breathtaking conclusion as an enemy's agenda for revenge runs darker than swamp water and justice remains as precarious as quicksand in this heart-pounding narrative that underscores the power of redemption and forgiveness.Colleen Coble and Rick Acker's When Justice Comes is gripping suspense with closed-door, second-chance romance.Looking for more from these authors? Don't miss their standalone novel I Think I Was Murdered. All their novels include discussion questions that are perfect for book clubs.

Date Published:2026

Of Fire and Ash

Adams, Gillian Bronte


She rides a fireborn, a steed of fire and ash, trained for destruction.<BR /> Ceridwen tal Desmond dreams of ruling like her father over the nation of Soldonia, where warriors ride to battle on magical steeds—soaring on storm winds, vanishing in shadow, quaking the earth, and summoning the sea. After a tragic accident claims her twin brother, she is exiled and sworn to atonement by spending her life—or death—for her people.<BR /> But when invaders spill onto Soldonia's shores and traitors seize upon the chaos to murder her father, Ceridwen claims the crown to keep the nation from splintering. Combatting overwhelming odds and looming civil war, she begins to wonder if the greatest threat to the kingdom may, in fact, be her.<BR /> With fire before her and ash in her wake, how can she hope to unite instead of destroy?<BR /> Flames rage and oceans rise in this explosive first installment of The Fireborn Epic as the exiled heir, a novice priest, and a reluctant rebel wage war against a hidden power that threatens to shake the world.
Date Published:2022

She rides a fireborn, a steed of fire and ash, trained for destruction. Ceridwen tal Desmond dreams of ruling like her father over the nation of Soldonia, where warriors ride to battle on magical steeds—soaring on storm winds, vanishing in shadow, quaking the earth, and summoning the sea. After a tragic accident claims her twin brother, she is exiled and sworn to atonement by spending her life—or death—for her people. But when invaders spill onto Soldonia's shores and traitors seize upon the chaos to murder her father, Ceridwen claims the crown to keep the nation from splintering. Combatting overwhelming odds and looming civil war, she begins to wonder if the greatest threat to the kingdom may, in fact, be her. With fire before her and ash in her wake, how can she hope to unite instead of destroy? Flames rage and oceans rise in this explosive first installment of The Fireborn Epic as the exiled heir, a novice priest, and a reluctant rebel wage war against a hidden power that threatens to shake the world.

Date Published:2022

Of Sea and Smoke

Adams, Gillian Bronte


<B>He rides a seablood, a steed of salt and spray, born to challenge the tides.</B><BR /> Six years ago, the wrong brother survived, and nothing will ever convince Rafi Tetrani otherwise. But he is done running from his past, and from the truth. As civil war threatens Ceridwen's tenuous rule in Soldonia, Rafi vows to fight the usurper sitting on the imperial throne of Nadaar, even if it means shouldering his brother's responsibilities as the empire's lost heir.<BR /> The stolen shipload of magical warhorses offers just the edge he needs. But the steeds have been demanded in ransom by the emperor's ruthless assassin, and if Rafi hopes to raise a band of riders, he must first outwit his brother's murderer.<BR /> Yet when his best efforts end in disaster, and an audacious raid sparks an empire-wide manhunt, even forging an unexpected alliance might not be enough to help Rafi turn the tides, let alone outrace the wave of destruction intent on sweeping them all away.<BR /><I>Seas boil and jungles burn in this tempestuous second installment of The Fireborn Epic as the outcast queen, captive missionary, and royal rebel strive to unearth the mysterious power that hungers for their world.</I>
Date Published:2023

He rides a seablood, a steed of salt and spray, born to challenge the tides. Six years ago, the wrong brother survived, and nothing will ever convince Rafi Tetrani otherwise. But he is done running from his past, and from the truth. As civil war threatens Ceridwen's tenuous rule in Soldonia, Rafi vows to fight the usurper sitting on the imperial throne of Nadaar, even if it means shouldering his brother's responsibilities as the empire's lost heir. The stolen shipload of magical warhorses offers just the edge he needs. But the steeds have been demanded in ransom by the emperor's ruthless assassin, and if Rafi hopes to raise a band of riders, he must first outwit his brother's murderer. Yet when his best efforts end in disaster, and an audacious raid sparks an empire-wide manhunt, even forging an unexpected alliance might not be enough to help Rafi turn the tides, let alone outrace the wave of destruction intent on sweeping them all away. Seas boil and jungles burn in this tempestuous second installment of The Fireborn Epic as the outcast queen, captive missionary, and royal rebel strive to unearth the mysterious power that hungers for their world.

Date Published:2023

Hunger Winter : A World War II Novel

Currie, Rob


<B>The thrilling story of one boy's quest to find his father and protect his younger sister during the great Dutch famine of World War II.</B><br/><I>"Sometimes you have to take a chance, because it's the only chance you have."</I><br/>Thirteen-year-old Dirk has been the man of the house since his papa disappeared while fighting against the Nazis with the Dutch Resistance. When the Gestapo arrests Dirk's older sister, who is also a Resistance fighter, Dirk fears that he and his little sister, Anna, might be next.<br/>With only pockets full of food and his sister asleep in his arms, Dirk runs away to find his father. As Dirk leads Anna across the war-torn Netherlands, from farmyards to work camps, he must rely on his wits and his father's teaching to find his way.
Date Published:2023

The thrilling story of one boy's quest to find his father and protect his younger sister during the great Dutch famine of World War II. "Sometimes you have to take a chance, because it's the only chance you have." Thirteen-year-old Dirk has been the man of the house since his papa disappeared while fighting against the Nazis with the Dutch Resistance. When the Gestapo arrests Dirk's older sister, who is also a Resistance fighter, Dirk fears that he and his little sister, Anna, might be next. With only pockets full of food and his sister asleep in his arms, Dirk runs away to find his father. As Dirk leads Anna across the war-torn Netherlands, from farmyards to work camps, he must rely on his wits and his father's teaching to find his way.

Date Published:2023

No Deal

Lowry, P.J.


<p>Catching spies is hard work, so when a deal is struck before a question is even asked of their new prisoner... the director decides to take matters into his own hands.</p>
Date Published:2013

Two Minds

kariauthor


<p>Daddy Issues? CHECK, Mummy issues? CHECK, Low self-esteem? CHECK, Overthinking mind leading to insanity? CHECK. Lizzy is your average teenager, not able to take a break from life's bad idea of a joke. Her life is hell and her parents are the demons of her prison. One bad choice after another, leading her to her ultimate demise, uncovering a secret that was hidden from her since birth. What if everyone you knew wasn't who they said they were? What if your surroundings weren't all that you could see? What if the You, you thought you knew wasn't who you were at all? A classically intriguing thriller, where every corner is a mystery that could lead you to who you really are. Would you want to find out?<br>★★★★★"I really liked this book, the story is very easy to understand, I liked the author's writing I could understand everything very well despite my little English, it entertained me a lot without a doubt it catches you and with the end it will certainly surprise you a lot, It has few pages so you can finish it in a day, or a night in my case thanks to insomnia, I highly recommend it."<br>★★★★"Ha! I knew it!This was intense, we have two POVs, Lizzy and Darcy's, both girls are roommates, Lizzy is a walking mess and Darcy has a good life, they both fall in love for the first time, Lizzy with a girl she meets at work and Darcy with a boy at Greece…. and that's where the roller coaster starts.That end was crazy! A big thanks to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review."<br>★★★ "Two Minds is a novella with narratives from Lizzy and her roommate, Darcy. Lizzy and Darcy both have their own quick and crazy love affairs. While Lizzy's life seems to implode, Darcy's life seems to become what dreams are made of. The ending is twisted and will leave you in shock."</p>
Date Published:2017

Daddy Issues? CHECK, Mummy issues? CHECK, Low self-esteem? CHECK, Overthinking mind leading to insanity? CHECK. Lizzy is your average teenager, not able to take a break from life's bad idea of a joke. Her life is hell and her parents are the demons of her prison. One bad choice after another, leading her to her ultimate demise, uncovering a secret that was hidden from her since birth. What if everyone you knew wasn't who they said they were? What if your surroundings weren't all that you could see? What if the You, you thought you knew wasn't who you were at all? A classically intriguing thriller, where every corner is a mystery that could lead you to who you really are. Would you want to find out? ★★★★★"I really liked this book, the story is very easy to understand, I liked the author's writing I could understand everything very well despite my little English, it entertained me a lot without a doubt it catches you and with the end it will certainly surprise you a lot, It has few pages so you can finish it in a day, or a night in my case thanks to insomnia, I highly recommend it." ★★★★"Ha! I knew it!This was intense, we have two POVs, Lizzy and Darcy's, both girls are roommates, Lizzy is a walking mess and Darcy has a good life, they both fall in love for the first time, Lizzy with a girl she meets at work and Darcy with a boy at Greece…. and that's where the roller coaster starts.That end was crazy! A big thanks to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review." ★★★ "Two Minds is a novella with narratives from Lizzy and her roommate, Darcy. Lizzy and Darcy both have their own quick and crazy love affairs. While Lizzy's life seems to implode, Darcy's life seems to become what dreams are made of. The ending is twisted and will leave you in shock."

Date Published:2017

Dead Last

Clay, Rachel J.


<p>Sometimes winning can be the death of you.</p><p>In the wake of her older sister Sasha's mysterious disappearance, Carla Pointer struggles to maintain her sense of normalcy. Life in their small village has become a series of silent reminders of the sister she lost, and the pressure to succeed as an athlete in Sasha's stead is unrelenting.</p><p>As the next big race draws near, Carla's unease grows. She begins to suspect that Sasha's disappearance is more than just a tragic event—that it might be linked to a deeper, more dangerous threat. Carla's quest for answers becomes a race against time, where every step she takes brings her closer to the truth and deeper into peril.</p><p>Caught between the demands of competitive sport and a growing sense of danger, Carla must navigate a treacherous path where the stakes are as high as they are deadly. As she unravels the mysteries surrounding her sister's fate, Carla learns that sometimes, the hardest battle is not just to win—but to survive.</p><p>Dead Last is a pulse-pounding thriller where the pursuit of victory becomes a struggle for survival. In a world where winning could mean the ultimate loss, Carla must confront the dark truths of her past and fight to protect her future.</p>
Date Published:2016

Sometimes winning can be the death of you.In the wake of her older sister Sasha's mysterious disappearance, Carla Pointer struggles to maintain her sense of normalcy. Life in their small village has become a series of silent reminders of the sister she lost, and the pressure to succeed as an athlete in Sasha's stead is unrelenting.As the next big race draws near, Carla's unease grows. She begins to suspect that Sasha's disappearance is more than just a tragic event—that it might be linked to a deeper, more dangerous threat. Carla's quest for answers becomes a race against time, where every step she takes brings her closer to the truth and deeper into peril.Caught between the demands of competitive sport and a growing sense of danger, Carla must navigate a treacherous path where the stakes are as high as they are deadly. As she unravels the mysteries surrounding her sister's fate, Carla learns that sometimes, the hardest battle is not just to win—but to survive.Dead Last is a pulse-pounding thriller where the pursuit of victory becomes a struggle for survival. In a world where winning could mean the ultimate loss, Carla must confront the dark truths of her past and fight to protect her future.

Date Published:2016

Nightcrawlers : Reign of Terror

Carter, Ron L.


<p>Follow the paths of two psychopathic killers from childhood to adulthood and experience the anger and sadness during their journey. The twins became entangled in the act of stealing from the locals, taught to them by their father. At a young age, they follow the faded footsteps of their deceased psychopathic Uncles, as the people of Red Mountain once again, lived in fear of "The Night Crawlers."</p>
Date Published:2016

Follow the paths of two psychopathic killers from childhood to adulthood and experience the anger and sadness during their journey. The twins became entangled in the act of stealing from the locals, taught to them by their father. At a young age, they follow the faded footsteps of their deceased psychopathic Uncles, as the people of Red Mountain once again, lived in fear of "The Night Crawlers."

Date Published:2016

The Adventures of PB&J : Attack of the Green Goo: The Adventures of PB&J, #1

Haney, Jon


<p><strong>Meet PB&J, a young hero with a superpower that's a little nutty–he can whip up peanut butter and jelly sandwiches faster than you can say "super sandwich!"</strong></p><p> </p><p>But watch out! Trouble's always on the menu when PB&J's powers get cooking. Teamed up with his brainiac buddy Jimmy, they're about to face their stickiest situation yet—Dr. Vile, a sinister scientist armed with a green-goo zapper that turns everything it touches into tasty treats of terror!</p><p> </p><p>Luckily, our sandwich-slinging hero isn't alone. Along for the ride is Sophia, a spunky new pal rescued from Dr. Vile's clutches. Together, they'll cook up a plan to foil the fiendish foodie and save the day!</p><p> </p><p>With a dash of daring, a dollop of determination, and a heap of hilarity, PB&J and his crew are ready to spread the joy of justice. Can they stop Dr. Vile's evil plan before it's too late?</p><p> </p><p>Find out in this wild ride where the fate of the town hangs in the balance—and the hero serves up sandwiches with a side of superpower!</p>
Date Published:2022

Meet PB&J, a young hero with a superpower that's a little nutty–he can whip up peanut butter and jelly sandwiches faster than you can say "super sandwich!" But watch out! Trouble's always on the menu when PB&J's powers get cooking. Teamed up with his brainiac buddy Jimmy, they're about to face their stickiest situation yet—Dr. Vile, a sinister scientist armed with a green-goo zapper that turns everything it touches into tasty treats of terror! Luckily, our sandwich-slinging hero isn't alone. Along for the ride is Sophia, a spunky new pal rescued from Dr. Vile's clutches. Together, they'll cook up a plan to foil the fiendish foodie and save the day! With a dash of daring, a dollop of determination, and a heap of hilarity, PB&J and his crew are ready to spread the joy of justice. Can they stop Dr. Vile's evil plan before it's too late? Find out in this wild ride where the fate of the town hangs in the balance—and the hero serves up sandwiches with a side of superpower!

Date Published:2022

Campground, the Keeper Trilogy

Jones, JD


<p>John Allen Corwin is the new owner of a seaside vacation campground. Or he will be if he ever gets it built. First, he has to solve the problem of his nocturnal visitor and it is becoming a strange visitation for sure. When his new girlfriend is abducted, John is thrust into the strangest rescue attempt of his life. All he ever learned about God and the spiritual world beyond from his preacher father is suddenly being tested. What he learns about his new girlfriend and her family is even more surprising. It's a journey that changes John's view of the world around him.<br>Suddenly, John is thrust into a world where the spiritual and the physical are interacting all around him. But he's not alone. There's help in the physical world from his new girlfriend and even more from inside the spiritual world of the Mist. John tackles things he never dreamed of growing up on that church pew, listening to his father proclaim the benefits of seeking that spiritual kingdom to come. It seems a harmless interaction after his rescue of the woman he loves until it turns deadly once again.<br>Journey with John as he comes to grips with a world that may not be all he was taught and much more than he imagined. Follow him as he deals with the supernatural as well as the pangs of a young man's heart. It's not always easy and sometimes it's more than he can handle. But John is a survivor. His family has always found a way to finish their course. John refuses to be the one who leaves a legacy of quitting behind.</p>
Date Published:2022

John Allen Corwin is the new owner of a seaside vacation campground. Or he will be if he ever gets it built. First, he has to solve the problem of his nocturnal visitor and it is becoming a strange visitation for sure. When his new girlfriend is abducted, John is thrust into the strangest rescue attempt of his life. All he ever learned about God and the spiritual world beyond from his preacher father is suddenly being tested. What he learns about his new girlfriend and her family is even more surprising. It's a journey that changes John's view of the world around him. Suddenly, John is thrust into a world where the spiritual and the physical are interacting all around him. But he's not alone. There's help in the physical world from his new girlfriend and even more from inside the spiritual world of the Mist. John tackles things he never dreamed of growing up on that church pew, listening to his father proclaim the benefits of seeking that spiritual kingdom to come. It seems a harmless interaction after his rescue of the woman he loves until it turns deadly once again. Journey with John as he comes to grips with a world that may not be all he was taught and much more than he imagined. Follow him as he deals with the supernatural as well as the pangs of a young man's heart. It's not always easy and sometimes it's more than he can handle. But John is a survivor. His family has always found a way to finish their course. John refuses to be the one who leaves a legacy of quitting behind.

Date Published:2022

You're Still Here

Colibri, Natik


<p>"You're Still Here" is a touching story about love that outlasts death and a secret hidden in silence. Walter Brown, a lonely old man in rainy Portland, misses his late wife, Grace. Then he meets a tiny frog with golden eyes that seem to hold her spirit, bringing new light into his life. Lumi isn't just a guest—she sparks joy in Walter, but her every hop raises a question: who is she really? As memories of the past grow stronger and a box with their love vow calls to be opened, Walter faces a choice—between hope and pain, wonder and loss.</p><p>Like Portland's gentle rain, this story is soft but carries a mystery that tugs at your heart. It will make you cry, hope, and hesitate to uncover the truth.</p><p> </p><p><br> </p>
Date Published:2025

"You're Still Here" is a touching story about love that outlasts death and a secret hidden in silence. Walter Brown, a lonely old man in rainy Portland, misses his late wife, Grace. Then he meets a tiny frog with golden eyes that seem to hold her spirit, bringing new light into his life. Lumi isn't just a guest—she sparks joy in Walter, but her every hop raises a question: who is she really? As memories of the past grow stronger and a box with their love vow calls to be opened, Walter faces a choice—between hope and pain, wonder and loss.Like Portland's gentle rain, this story is soft but carries a mystery that tugs at your heart. It will make you cry, hope, and hesitate to uncover the truth.

Date Published:2025

Code Silence

Puchon, Marek


<p>Terry wakes on a cold concrete floor with blood on his hand, a dead phone, silent screens, and no memory of how he got there. The room should feel safe. It does not. Someone has wiped every trace of his work and left only one message. Run.</p><p>When a breach team drills through steel to reach him, Terry escapes into the service ducts of a city that has suddenly turned hostile. Every camera watches. Every corridor feels wrong. Friends who should trust him now hunt him. Someone inside his own agency has flagged him for removal, and the order is clean. No arrest. No questions. Just a cold exit.</p><p>As he follows hidden signals and coded marks left by Anya, the one person he trusts, Terry uncovers a plan that reaches deep into the agency he once served. A traitor inside has turned his past missions into weapons, and the truth sits locked behind a vault that only opens during a seven minute power dip. If he fails to reach it, his name and everyone connected to him will be erased.</p><p>Trapped between a leak that knows his moves and a city crowded with hunters, Terry races through tunnels, rooftops, alleys, and shadowed bays to stay one breath ahead. Every wrong turn becomes a dead end. Every ally might be the one who sold him out.</p><p>To survive he must break into the vault, expose the truth, and reach Anya before the agency completes the final step in his removal.</p><p>Seven minutes decide everything.<br>One mistake ends it.</p>
Date Published:2025

Terry wakes on a cold concrete floor with blood on his hand, a dead phone, silent screens, and no memory of how he got there. The room should feel safe. It does not. Someone has wiped every trace of his work and left only one message. Run.When a breach team drills through steel to reach him, Terry escapes into the service ducts of a city that has suddenly turned hostile. Every camera watches. Every corridor feels wrong. Friends who should trust him now hunt him. Someone inside his own agency has flagged him for removal, and the order is clean. No arrest. No questions. Just a cold exit.As he follows hidden signals and coded marks left by Anya, the one person he trusts, Terry uncovers a plan that reaches deep into the agency he once served. A traitor inside has turned his past missions into weapons, and the truth sits locked behind a vault that only opens during a seven minute power dip. If he fails to reach it, his name and everyone connected to him will be erased.Trapped between a leak that knows his moves and a city crowded with hunters, Terry races through tunnels, rooftops, alleys, and shadowed bays to stay one breath ahead. Every wrong turn becomes a dead end. Every ally might be the one who sold him out.To survive he must break into the vault, expose the truth, and reach Anya before the agency completes the final step in his removal.Seven minutes decide everything. One mistake ends it.

Date Published:2025

Pride & Prejudice & Potions : Prequel Story

Drake, Laura M.


<p><strong>The guests won't say a word. The plants won't stop talking.</strong></p><p>Hosting her family's annual All Hallow's Eve masquerade ball is Georgiana's responsibility, but attending is her chance to unmask her secret admirer. But when a guest is murdered, the evening turns from a magical night into a high-society whodunit. To make matters worse, the prime suspect is none other than George Wickham—the man she's loved for years. He's charming, infuriating, and swears he's innocent.</p><p>With reputations on the line and secrets hidden behind every mask, Georgiana steps into the role of amateur sleuth, determined to uncover the truth. Fortunately, she has a secret weapon: her fae ability to communicate with plants. And her most talkative witness? A hopelessly romantic potted rose who might have seen everything.</p><p>Can Georgiana solve the mystery, clear Wickham's name, and finally get him to see her as more than his best friend's little sister, or will she discover that love—and murder—are rarely what they seem?</p>
Date Published:2025

The guests won't say a word. The plants won't stop talking.Hosting her family's annual All Hallow's Eve masquerade ball is Georgiana's responsibility, but attending is her chance to unmask her secret admirer. But when a guest is murdered, the evening turns from a magical night into a high-society whodunit. To make matters worse, the prime suspect is none other than George Wickham—the man she's loved for years. He's charming, infuriating, and swears he's innocent.With reputations on the line and secrets hidden behind every mask, Georgiana steps into the role of amateur sleuth, determined to uncover the truth. Fortunately, she has a secret weapon: her fae ability to communicate with plants. And her most talkative witness? A hopelessly romantic potted rose who might have seen everything.Can Georgiana solve the mystery, clear Wickham's name, and finally get him to see her as more than his best friend's little sister, or will she discover that love—and murder—are rarely what they seem?

Date Published:2025

The Quiet Wife

Cannon, J.M.


'<b>HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMMMAZINNNNGGG!!!!!!!! Hands down one of the most unique storylines I have ever read, and the plot twist was insane!! I need MORE. It was easy to give this 5 stars'</b> Reader review, 5 stars<br><b></b><br><b>She's always been the quiet wife. Until now...</b><br>On the surface it looks like I have everything most people dream of. A beautiful house, a loving marriage to a wonderful man, good friends. But still waters run deep. Back in college I dreamed of becoming an investigative journalist, but that all changed when my best friend disappeared. After <b>Claire </b>went missing, all I wanted was a quiet life. <br>I gave up my dreams and I married sweet, steady <b>Howard</b>. And he's just sold his business for more money than we ever could have imagined. It's the perfect time to think about the rest of our lives. <br>I convince Howard that moving to a beautiful new housing development in the breathtaking Colorado mountains is the perfect fresh start. A chance for us to really reconnect. <br>But that's a lie. I can't tell him that I've uncovered a disturbing link between our new dream home and a long line of missing girls. Or how these disappearances are eerily similar to what happened to Claire . . . <br>Now I'm alone in our new dream home and there are strange noises at night. <br>That sound like they're coming from inside the walls.<br>And footprints in the snow that stop right outside our back door. <br><b>I've always been the quiet wife, but I have to find out the truth this time. What if I've gone too far? </b><br><b>An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with packed with shocking twists, perfect for fans of John Marrs, Noelle W. Ihli, Jennifier Hillier and Becca Day.</b><br><i>* This is a revised edition of The Quiet Wife *</i><br><b>Readers are OBSESSED with <i>The Quiet Wife</i>! </b><br><b></b><br><b>'WHAT A RIDE!!! . . . </b>well written thriller that's giving<b> "Shutter Island" </b>vibes.' Reader review, 5 stars<br>'<b>Wow! A 10 star read . . .</b> One of the best, if not the best, book I've read in a long time' Reader review, 5 stars<br>'<b>AMAZING! </b>. . . <b>You have to read this</b> . . . I <b>couldn't put this book down!</b>' Reader review, 5 stars<br>'<b>I need to get a massage after reading this book. The amount of whiplash this story gave me! WOW!</b> I didn't expect the level of twists this book had! <b>The suspense had me glued to my Kindle</b>' Reader review, 5 stars<br>'<b>Wow! What a Read</b> . . . Katie is a character you will remember<b> . . </b>. <b>Read it!</b> You will be <b>floored </b>by the <b>story</b>.' Reader review, 5 stars<br>'<b>Absolute page-turner!</b> Did not disappoint! It was <b>twisty the whole time </b>. . . it all made sense in <b>the most mind-blowing way at the end!</b>' Reader review, 5 stars
Date Published:2025

'HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMMMAZINNNNGGG!!!!!!!! Hands down one of the most unique storylines I have ever read, and the plot twist was insane!! I need MORE. It was easy to give this 5 stars' Reader review, 5 stars She's always been the quiet wife. Until now... On the surface it looks like I have everything most people dream of. A beautiful house, a loving marriage to a wonderful man, good friends. But still waters run deep. Back in college I dreamed of becoming an investigative journalist, but that all changed when my best friend disappeared. After Claire went missing, all I wanted was a quiet life. I gave up my dreams and I married sweet, steady Howard. And he's just sold his business for more money than we ever could have imagined. It's the perfect time to think about the rest of our lives. I convince Howard that moving to a beautiful new housing development in the breathtaking Colorado mountains is the perfect fresh start. A chance for us to really reconnect. But that's a lie. I can't tell him that I've uncovered a disturbing link between our new dream home and a long line of missing girls. Or how these disappearances are eerily similar to what happened to Claire . . . Now I'm alone in our new dream home and there are strange noises at night. That sound like they're coming from inside the walls. And footprints in the snow that stop right outside our back door. I've always been the quiet wife, but I have to find out the truth this time. What if I've gone too far? An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with packed with shocking twists, perfect for fans of John Marrs, Noelle W. Ihli, Jennifier Hillier and Becca Day. *** This is a revised edition of The Quiet Wife *** Readers are OBSESSED with The Quiet Wife! 'WHAT A RIDE!!! . . . well written thriller that's giving "Shutter Island" vibes.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow! A 10 star read . . . One of the best, if not the best, book I've read in a long time' Reader review, 5 stars 'AMAZING! . . . You have to read this . . . I couldn't put this book down!' Reader review, 5 stars 'I need to get a massage after reading this book. The amount of whiplash this story gave me! WOW! I didn't expect the level of twists this book had! The suspense had me glued to my Kindle' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow! What a Read . . . Katie is a character you will remember . . . Read it! You will be floored by the story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Absolute page-turner! Did not disappoint! It was twisty the whole time . . . it all made sense in the most mind-blowing way at the end!' Reader review, 5 stars

Date Published:2025

The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House

Politano, Joanna Davidson


<b>A clever young woman, a contested will, and an estate that does not easily give up its secrets.<br/></b><br/>It is 1901 when clockmaker and tinker Sydney Forrester receives a most unusual inheritance. Blakely House, the island estate of an estranged uncle she's never met, seems almost alive, revealing and hiding its secrets at will. It is filled with remarkable inventions, including an intriguing unfinished automaton Sydney is itching to get her skilled hands on.<br/>The estate is also home to a number of peculiar people—including two men intent on removing this interloper from the island. Convinced that Sydney has something to do with their uncle's death, the late master's nephews contest the will and work against their cousin at every turn. <br/>Sydney finds a sometimes-ally in the estate's butler, an ex-adventurer who ran aground on the island years ago. But when a mysterious man washes ashore with a stunning surprise that upsets everything, Sydney must prove she has inherited the late master's brilliance as well as his property—or someone else will.
Date Published:2025

A clever young woman, a contested will, and an estate that does not easily give up its secrets. It is 1901 when clockmaker and tinker Sydney Forrester receives a most unusual inheritance. Blakely House, the island estate of an estranged uncle she's never met, seems almost alive, revealing and hiding its secrets at will. It is filled with remarkable inventions, including an intriguing unfinished automaton Sydney is itching to get her skilled hands on. The estate is also home to a number of peculiar people—including two men intent on removing this interloper from the island. Convinced that Sydney has something to do with their uncle's death, the late master's nephews contest the will and work against their cousin at every turn. Sydney finds a sometimes-ally in the estate's butler, an ex-adventurer who ran aground on the island years ago. But when a mysterious man washes ashore with a stunning surprise that upsets everything, Sydney must prove she has inherited the late master's brilliance as well as his property—or someone else will.

Date Published:2025

Thin Crust Killers : The Pizza Mysteries, Book 7

Cavender, Chris


<p>THIN CRUST KILLERS by Chris Cavender</p><p> A Brand New Pizza Mystery!</p><p> #7 (2B)</p><p>First Time Ever Published! The 'Lost' Pizza Mystery!</p><p>This book, though never before published, was written between pizza mysteries #2 & #3, Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder and A Pizza To Die For. The editor and I had a disagreement about its general theme, as is sometimes the case, and instead of reworking this book to the publisher's specifications, I decided to write another book altogether instead. He was perfectly within his rights to make this request, but it left me with an odd feeling of dissatisfaction knowing that this novel would never see the light of day. Given the circumstances though, I moved on and tried my best to forget about this novel until recently. After looking through it with fresh eyes, I realized that I still liked what the novel has to say.</p><p> I had a hard decision to make, though. Should I go through the book and painstakingly update it so that it flows from Pizza Mystery #6, The Missing Dough, or should I present it for what it is, a look back in the series before several major changes in the main characters' fates take place? To the surprise of no one who knows me, I opted for the latter, and not out of sheer laziness as some will surely suspect, though I have to admit that I wasn't all that eager to rework the entire thing yet again. No, I decided that it is a novel of its time, meant to fall where I originally wrote it, between Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder and A Pizza To Die For. Imagine if you will that this is a novel in the series that you've somehow simply missed. It's a wonderful opportunity to revisit Eleanor and Maddy in a simpler time in their lives, though after reading this novel, I'm sure you'll agree that the times weren't that simple after all.</p><p> I've been getting lots of letters about the next Pizza Mystery, and while this might not be what you were expecting, it's fresh fiction to you all, novel in the truest definition of the word.</p><p> I hope you enjoy it, and, crassly put, if enough of you do, there might just be more adventures of the intrepid sisters someday to look forward to.</p><p> I'm putting that squarely on your shoulders.</p><p>THIN CRUST KILLERS</p><p> When the local bank is held up, one of its security guards is murdered during the robbery. Things get even more complicated when the note from the robber is discovered to have been written on a brand new menu from A Slice of Delight. Eleanor and Maddy must dig up the truth before it comes back to haunt them!</p>
Date Published:2014

THIN CRUST KILLERS by Chris Cavender A Brand New Pizza Mystery! #7 (2B)First Time Ever Published! The 'Lost' Pizza Mystery!This book, though never before published, was written between pizza mysteries #2 & #3, Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder and A Pizza To Die For. The editor and I had a disagreement about its general theme, as is sometimes the case, and instead of reworking this book to the publisher's specifications, I decided to write another book altogether instead. He was perfectly within his rights to make this request, but it left me with an odd feeling of dissatisfaction knowing that this novel would never see the light of day. Given the circumstances though, I moved on and tried my best to forget about this novel until recently. After looking through it with fresh eyes, I realized that I still liked what the novel has to say. I had a hard decision to make, though. Should I go through the book and painstakingly update it so that it flows from Pizza Mystery #6, The Missing Dough, or should I present it for what it is, a look back in the series before several major changes in the main characters' fates take place? To the surprise of no one who knows me, I opted for the latter, and not out of sheer laziness as some will surely suspect, though I have to admit that I wasn't all that eager to rework the entire thing yet again. No, I decided that it is a novel of its time, meant to fall where I originally wrote it, between Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder and A Pizza To Die For. Imagine if you will that this is a novel in the series that you've somehow simply missed. It's a wonderful opportunity to revisit Eleanor and Maddy in a simpler time in their lives, though after reading this novel, I'm sure you'll agree that the times weren't that simple after all. I've been getting lots of letters about the next Pizza Mystery, and while this might not be what you were expecting, it's fresh fiction to you all, novel in the truest definition of the word. I hope you enjoy it, and, crassly put, if enough of you do, there might just be more adventures of the intrepid sisters someday to look forward to. I'm putting that squarely on your shoulders.THIN CRUST KILLERS When the local bank is held up, one of its security guards is murdered during the robbery. Things get even more complicated when the note from the robber is discovered to have been written on a brand new menu from A Slice of Delight. Eleanor and Maddy must dig up the truth before it comes back to haunt them!

Date Published:2014

The Gate of the Feral Gods

Dinniman, Matt


<p><b><span class="a-text-bold">New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure.</span></b><p><b><span class="a-text-bold">You failed a quest less than five minutes after you received it. Now </span><i><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic">that's</span></i><span class="a-text-bold"> talent.</span></b><p>A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps.<p>It was supposed to be easy. One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked.<p>Here's the thing. It's never easy. Carl and his team can't go it alone. Not this time. They must rely on the help of the low-level, I-can't-believe-these-idiots-are-still-alive crawlers trapped in the bubble with them. But can they be trusted?<p>Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the fifth floor of the dungeon.
Date Published:2021

New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure.You failed a quest less than five minutes after you received it. Now that's talent.A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps.It was supposed to be easy. One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked.Here's the thing. It's never easy. Carl and his team can't go it alone. Not this time. They must rely on the help of the low-level, I-can't-believe-these-idiots-are-still-alive crawlers trapped in the bubble with them. But can they be trusted?Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the fifth floor of the dungeon.

Date Published:2021

The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

Dinniman, Matt


<p><b><span class="a-text-bold">Welcome to the Gun Show!</span></b><p>The top ten list is populated. The sponsorship program is open. The difficulty is ramping up. The first three floors were nothing compared to what Carl and Donut now face.<p>The Iron Tangle. An impossibly-complicated subway system built out of the world's subterranean railway systems, all combined and then tied together into a knot. Up is down. Down is up. Close is far. The cars are filled with monsters, the railway stations are less than safe, and the exit is always just a few stops away.<p>But there is hope. For the first time, the crawlers are all working together. The loot is better than ever. And the secret to unraveling it all may be hidden in the pages of a seemingly-useless book. Welcome, crawlers. Welcome to the fourth floor of the dungeon.
Date Published:2021

Welcome to the Gun Show!The top ten list is populated. The sponsorship program is open. The difficulty is ramping up. The first three floors were nothing compared to what Carl and Donut now face.The Iron Tangle. An impossibly-complicated subway system built out of the world's subterranean railway systems, all combined and then tied together into a knot. Up is down. Down is up. Close is far. The cars are filled with monsters, the railway stations are less than safe, and the exit is always just a few stops away.But there is hope. For the first time, the crawlers are all working together. The loot is better than ever. And the secret to unraveling it all may be hidden in the pages of a seemingly-useless book. Welcome, crawlers. Welcome to the fourth floor of the dungeon.

Date Published:2021