Dorothy Mason swore that she’d never marry again when her husband passed away five years ago. She just wasn’t interested in her heart being broken again. But living in her old house in Tennessee kept breaking it by reminding her daily of her times with her husband, and she was having a difficult time letting go. So, her sister convinces her to get a fresh start by traveling west on the wagon train to Oregon. But once she’s given up her life and everything dear to her and arrives in Missouri, Dorothy discovers that she can’t move forward unless she considers getting married again.
Reverend Elias Stone doesn’t quite believe in Manifest Destiny, but does believe in bringing lost souls to the Lord. With so many lost people moving out west in search of gold and riches, Elias feels a calling on his life to make a move in that direction, himself. So, he arranges to join a wagon train heading to Oregon and California. But before the journey even starts, he finds himself in a harrowing situation that could take his life, calling, and ability to travel away from him. Only by considering a marriage to a woman he doesn’t even know can he continue, but is this really God’s plan for him?
P. Creeden is the sweet romance and mystery pen name for USA Today Bestselling Author, Pauline Creeden. Her stories feature down-to-earth characters who often feel like they are undeserving of love for one reason or another and are surprised when love finds them. P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos — she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
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Carrie finds a set of antique wings that used to belong to Grandma before she moved across town. Can Carrie figure out how to make them fly? All the way to Grandma’s new house? The wings are one of four mysterious boxes Grandma left in a closet marked: KEEP. Wandas, Fascinator, Dowse, and Feathers. These treasures help Carrie feel closer to Grandma. There’s magic in love. And in the starlings they watch together.
Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales, and turned some of them into plays. In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.
BOOKBUB – Dreamscape (J.J. Morris Mysteries) by J.N. Sheats
Now a college student, Joey is finding college life comfortable. But studies prove to be more difficult than facing down a horde of black dogs. Struggling with her average life now that the supernatural world has been opened before her, Joey is constantly distracted. Pulled between wanting the standard life of a college student, and the allure of the paranormal. Unfortunately, Portstown has been quiet since the “Great Hunt” of last year, that is until a random fire on campus occurs, and people start going missing.
Disregarded as a student prank, Joey brushes the incident off until she catches Gwen looking into it. Why would one of the guardians from the mysterious Warner family be looking into a silly student prank?
More questions arise when fires start popping up all over campus, and Joey’s dreams turn violent under the control of the Dream Conductor with their twisted intentions. Gathering the group back together Joey must figure out what is happening to the missing people, who is starting the mysterious fires on campus, and what does the Dream Conductor want all while conquering finals. Will Joey pass this semester or will she fall into her deepest fantasies?
J.N. Sheats is an artist turned author. Living in Maryland with six wild cats, and her husband, J.N. spends her days designing book covers and teasers for other authors. At night she is at the mercy of her demanding characters, and their wild fantasies.
Dark Paranormal Fantasy is her preferred genre of writing, but anything is game. Maybe even a lovely romance novel or two in the near future.
When not writing, designing, or drawing, J.N. spends her time doing a host of other activities. Including: gardening, jewelry making, cooking, and watching far too much television.
Lela Vella has been a dutiful daughter and aunt for the past decade. But her plan to wean her father and orphaned niece off their dependence on her is scuttled when her niece and boyfriend flee Sydney for Malta. Lela suspects her autocratic father of provoking the flight. Lela’s desperate to reach the teenager before her father’s ultimatums blow another generation apart.
Widowed, Australian international child-protection lawyer, Hamish McGregor accepts Giovanni Vella’s request to remain in Malta after a conference to search for Vella’s missing granddaughter. Hamish’s formidable reputation is built on putting the needs of the child first. He doubled down on his work after the revenge murder of his pregnant wife by a client’s husband, vowing never to get close enough to another woman for her to be a target.
Lela doesn’t expect her father’s henchman to beat her to Malta. Hamish doesn’t expect the girl’s doting aunt to see him as an enemy.
Reluctant partners, they navigate false leads and unexpected attraction. Can Lela balance her family’s demands with her love for Hamish? Can Hamish accept living life is all about taking risks?
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ?. A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical romance remains comfort food, like vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low, but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017, 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn by Design – July 2024). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 (Winner Orange Rose contemporary romance category – Planting Hope) and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking – anywhere. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
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Goodreads – Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon
Bookbub – Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon
Vengeful ghosts at the Ballet School? Is Lauren to blame for their presence? Are Grace and Rodney at risk?
Lauren only wants to help a new ghost in town. But her act of kindness sets off a series of unexplained events at Amberwood. Her friendship with Grace is put to the test, and she is torn between loyalty to her ghostly bestie and her commitment to saving the school. Can Lauren find out who is behind the mischief and put a stop to it? With a prestigious show in the town’s old theatre and important exams just around the corner, the clock is ticking.
I spent my school life in a girls’ boarding-school specialising in classical ballet and on leaving I danced professionally, touring Europe, for 4 years. After that, I ran my own ballet school in Athens, Greece for several years and simultaneously volunteered as a veterinary nurse, as my love of animals is the driving force in my life. I returned to England with my horse and my cat, and now live on a smallholding in Shropshire with my husband, various farm animals and a constant stream of pets.
I started writing while in Greece and completed a Creative Writing Course with the Writers’ Bureau. The same year, I won an annual competition in the Writing Magazine for an adult Fairy Story.
On my return to England, I wrote two children’s books, but my new life, caring for Highland Cattle, sheep, hens, and pets, coupled with extensive global travel, meant that writing for publication took a back seat. I continued my love of writing with a daily journal and amusing travel blogs of each trip.
I am now writing full time and THE GRACEFUL GHOST was my first self-published book. It was shortlisted for the UK Selfies 2021 Award and draws on my own experiences in ballet-boarding-school and early teenage life. Book two, Ballet School Boys, introduces boys to the school and book three, Ballet School Rumours continues their adventures with the resident ghosts, Grace and Rodney.
I am also working on a six-book series called TALLY AND THE ANGEL. Tally and her angel’s first adventure takes them to India. In the second book they go to Canada, in North Yukon and the third in Japan. I intend them to have adventures in Greece, Egypt, Peru – anywhere I have been, really. Each book has an extra story woven into it because every chapter starts with a paragraph telling the back story of one of the mystical elements of the story. Book One tells the story of Jophiel, the Angel. Book Two tells the story of Auric, the Spirit of Gold.
I am truly passionate about writing and have all my books professionally edited and proofread before going to print.
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Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales contains 11 original stories celebrating friends, family, and holiday cheer! Which holiday, you ask? Well, that question stumped us, too. So you’ll find stories from Halloween to New Years, both actual and fantastic, told by riveting storytellers, and designed to leave you feeling a wonderful glow.
Festive Fates was born of the strong bonds of friendship between eleven authors who have been blessed to cross paths at the right time in their lives. All are as unique as their stories, but they rejoice in their differences as well as what they all hold dear—family, friendship, and the celebration of this wonderful world.
Bookbub – Children of the Wild (Children of the Wild Series) by Krysta Tawlks
A breathtaking historical fantasy placed in a rich setting reminiscent of Tuck Everlasting with whimsical magic like the films of Hayao Miyazaki.
Is magic a gift…
or a curse?
In a quaint early 20th century farm town, young Elbert enjoys his ordinary life with his ordinary family.
Or so he thinks. One day, a burning sensation digs into his chest, gentle breezes chafe his skin, and water stings. Soon, feathers sprout across his body.
He discovers magic in the hills, mighty creatures lurking near the river. And Elbert might be one of them. But only he can decide whether to grow the magic spark within himself or let it snuff out.
This poignant story follows a boy struggling with self doubt and grief, and the ones who give him hope enough to break a curse.
Krysta Tawlks is the author of Children of the Wild and several short stories. She grew up watching hot air balloons float by her small country house, spent a few years post grad in Thailand, humbling her Western mind, and currently teaches English skills to language learners. She lives with her husband and son in northern California.
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Can Christmas bring two hurting souls together and spark a new love? A sweet faith-filled Amish holiday story that will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart!
Christmas is Anne Eicher’s favorite time of year. She not only loves the joy of the season, but the baking and festivities around the holiday as well. But facing another year alone isn’t what she had planned.
So, when she receives a mysterious letter from a secret admirer, she must decide if she’s willing to take another chance at love.
Deep inside Andrew Stoltzfus’s soul burns an admiration for Anne Eicher. He’s never known anyone like her. She’s exactly what his heart craves—someone whose love is genuine, faithful, and true. Unlike her sister who dropped him the instant Glen Kauffman returned to the community.
Andy doesn’t think he stands a chance with the eldest Eicher sister, though, so he devises a plan to win her heart—and her hand.
But what happens when his plan backfires?
A sweet faith-filled holiday story that will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart!
USA TODAY Bestselling Author Jennifer Spredemann (formerly writing as J.E.B. Spredemann) pens compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has authored nearly fifty Amish fiction titles in her “can’t-put-down” writing style. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silence was filmed. “…Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values.” – Carole, Goodreads reader review
I’ve never once protected someone outside of the job, or felt compelled to do anything of the kind, until Sasha.
Those beautiful hazy-filled eyes watch me with interest, suspicion, and longing, but something else too. An emotion that stirs a deep-seated need to control as though she were put on earth just for me.
The hot-headed Russian may be graceful for the public but is sharp-edged and deliciously sinful when not on stage.
When Sasha falls on the wrong side of the mafia, keeping her safe is not a question, but there’s much more at stake than danger in this power game we play.
I want to peel away the older layers she uses to protect her heart and replace it with a fiery ring that will protect her from anything and everything in this forbidden game of love and war.
My reputation and name are whispered on the lips of our enemies for a reason. I dare anyone, even the most notorious of crime families, to stand in the way of me claiming my wayward angel.
Matt and Marenah:
The last thing I expect to find when on an undercover assignment is an innocent blonde with sky blue eyes who makes my heart pound with excitement and blood race with an intensity that I’ve never felt before.
But the granddaughter of the head of the Russian Bratva is not who she appears to be. Not even her family knows her life’s passion, where she goes when she’s not with them, or the secrets that she keeps.
I’ve earned the reputation of one of the most fearless and ruthless protectors in the business for a reason. I’m not about to let any crime family come between me and the woman I want.
When secrets are revealed, I will protect, tame, and make the innocent and off limit mafia princess mine.
Even if the fearless beauty’s good intentions may be the demise of us all.
Whispered Surrender is the bundled collection of Wayward and Undercover. It is the first in a sinfully delicious collection of duets by International Best-Selling Author Via Mari. You will fall in love with these two fearless women who capture the hearts of the men who will do anything to protect them, even from themselves.
You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each story and couple have a guaranteed happily ever after.
Via Mari is a contemporary romantic suspense author who likes to keep her readers on the edge of their seats one minute and fanning themselves as the heat rises in the next. Her book series feature the most handsome alpha billionaires, elite bodyguards, and powerful mafiosi. They all exemplify extreme romance with dominant males who will stop at nothing to protect and capture the hearts of the woman they love.
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Shane Bennett used me, and for nothing more than revenge.
I was a victim, and in turn, I made him one. But that was then. I’m different now—is he? Or is this the moment when everything comes crashing down.
The connection between us twists and stretches from the past to the present, abused and strained but undeniably intact.
Something—someone—is coming for me. As each threatening note is delivered, the secrets in my mind break free.
It’s in Shane’s arms that I feel the safest. But trusting him means that I’m putting everything in my life at risk.
Is he worth it?
Wicked Ends is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult, bully romance with plenty of angst and a HEA. This is the conclusion of Wicked Games, and Winter and Shane’s duet. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.
Isla Vaughn is the author of the Hidden Valley Elite series. Her romance books are full of complex characters, strong alpha males, and the fierce women who bring them to their knees. When not writing, she can be found daydreaming about owning a beach house, reading, or drinking too much coffee. You can find her at www.IslaVaughnAuthor.com
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With her husband imprisoned in eternal purgatory, Julia O’Connor and her friends must use every tool in their arsenal to stop Salvatore della Porta from completing his plan of global supremacy through Veritism—the one veritable religion—and save millions of souls from a similar fate.
Della Porta’s men doggedly track the team across Europe to Asia and back to Venice, as they seek an age-old journal that will either catapult della Porta to triumph or crush him for good. To free the souls and end the madness, they must also unearth an ancient relic that can destroy the Sun Crystal—the key to our past, present, and future.
In a final, desperate gambit, Julia and her band of renegades have one last chance to save her husband, liberate the imprisoned souls, and stop della Porta from gaining boundless power. Their every move is a race against destiny in this gripping, globe-spanning historical thriller.
Rob Samborn is the award-winning and bestselling author of The Prisoner of Paradise and The Swordsman of Venice. In addition to being a novelist, Rob is a screenwriter, entrepreneur and avid traveler. He’s been to forty countries, lived in five of them and studied nine languages. As a restless spirit who can’t remember the last time he was bored, Rob is on a quest to explore the intricacies of our world and try his hand at a multitude of crafts; he’s also an accomplished artist and musician, as well as a budding furniture maker. A native New Yorker who lived in Los Angeles for twenty years, he now makes his home in Denver with his wife, daughter and dog. For more information visit www.robsamborn.com.
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A Perilous Dance. Fiery Passion. Unbreakable Bond.
Curtis Bisset is a rock legend in the making as lead guitarist for Canis Major and has the lavish lifestyle to go with it—money, women, and perfect hair. Still, he searches for more. When he witnesses a chilling crime and is forced into shadows, he unwittingly finds what has been missing in his world.
Lina Cheung left a promising career in the Army’s Intelligence Unit and took a cushy job of running security details for a bunch of rowdy rock stars. One left her with an astonishing thirst she never dared to quench. Two years have passed since and now she finds herself back in Curtis Bisset’s magnetic presence, and some other woman is after him—for his head. Thrust into a mission to protect Curtis from a crazed Mob boss, Lina must dig deep to keep her emotions under control.
As they flee the bustling streets of New York and bounce around the world, staying ahead from the deadly pursuit, Curtis is thrilled to have Lina by his side again. He wasted years thinking he wasn’t good enough for her, but this time he makes it his mission to win her heart.
Caught between duty and desire, can Lina keep Curtis safe while ensuring her burgeoning desire doesn’t compromise her mission? Can Curtis finally break through Lina’s wall and show her he is the man for her?
In “Dangerous Rhythm,” author C. R. Alam blends rousing action, sizzling chemistry, and deep emotional struggle. Brace yourself for a wild ride where an unrequited romance teeters on the edge of explosion.
C. R. Alam is an award winning romance writer who loves to write heartfelt and steamy love stories with strong yet vulnerable characters readers would root for. There hasn’t been a main character she’s written about whom she didn’t fall in love with despite their shortcomings. She’ll laugh with her characters, cry along with them, then laugh again in the end.
When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll most likely find her in the kitchen, cooking, baking, or eating while wearing her trusted Birks, sweatpants, and “I’m emotionally attached to fictional characters” T-shirt.
After a whirlwind decade of living abroad, C. R. now lives in Durham, NC, with her husband, daughter, and cat.
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Six years ago, I promised my friend Kellan that I’d never mess around with his little brother. I accepted it. I didn’t regret it, and I didn’t think twice about it. Milo Sterling—the good student, perfect son, and promising dancer—was off limits.
But that was before.
Before we went away to college. Before Kellan died. Before I flunked out of school.
Now, I’m back home, and Milo’s different. He’s quieter and colder, no longer a boy but a man. And that hurt in his eyes? I put it there the night I failed to save Kellan. I have a lot to make up for. Falling for Milo, no matter how much I want him, would be one more thing to add to my list.
But promises are meant to be broken, and if there’s one thing I’m bad at, it’s being good.
USA Today bestselling author A.L. Morrow enjoys dreaming up steamy scenes and spectacular settings—often along with a touch of magic or myth. She believes that love is love and likes reading and writing various genres of romance.
In her downtime (what’s that?), A finds delight in scouring for secondhand designer fashions. She briefly lived in a haunted mansion, once took a flight to visit Scotland for a day, and is prone to meeting minor celebrities in random hotel elevators. She resides in the eastern US.
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Hayden Goddard wasn’t looking for love. He throughly enjoyed his life as a confirmed bachelor running his family’s Wyoming ranch. Until he’s shot and left for dead. And the first thing he sees when he wakes up are stunning green eyes he knows he’ll never forget.
Ruby Drake is on the run from her past. She dreams of a fresh start in the quiet countryside away from the city – and far from the ghosts of her former life. The last thing she needs is a sexy cowboy bleeding on her front porch.
Ruby has her fair share of dark secrets… and when her less-than-rosy past comes knocking, she’s forced to run into the arms of the only man who can protect her. Hayden owes her his life. Now it’s time for him to return the favor.
Originally from Kansas, Sara Vinduska is a romantic suspense author and aspiring farmer in Wyoming. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband, horses, dogs, cats, and chickens. Her other passions include CrossFit, reading, travel, good red wine, and K-State football.
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Goodreads – Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek
Bookbub – Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek
The Hopi people have long known this world will end and the earth will be reborn into the fifth world. Maddison Bear’s Heart, an environmental attorney, is sought out and chosen by those who speak to the earth and know her as a sentient being named Gaia. They ask Maddison to lead them through the coming of the fifth world.
As she finally accepts the task, a young girl tells her Adelphi, Gaia’s sister, welcomes them to travel to her, a new planet. The corporate military is glad to see the back of these eco nuts trying to protect the planet, they are happy to provide a ship to send them away. Colonel Miller would prefer a more permanent end to the protesters. He sabotages the ship and hunts down those who have stayed behind. Will any survive? They have hope and each other. Women powered by hope, a force for sure.
I have been called the crazy chicken lady, the crazy llama lady, and most recently the crazy goat lady, and proud of it. Living in the north woods of Wisconsin, we call our place Bear Run, because our first year there were 18 different bears that visited our home. I am a retired vocational teacher. Now my only job is to enjoy the adventure that every day brings us.
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Bookbub – Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott
He’s the last person she’d turn to. He’s her best bet to keep her and her daughter alive.
Most authors would kill to be invited to do a private book signing for the woman who could be the next first lady. Regan Christenson isn’t one of them. But someone is willing to do whatever it takes to make her accept. There’s only one person she can turn to—Pavlo Barislov. Her book tour partner and former Navy SEAL is also the only person who annoys her more than an empty toilet paper roll.
If he’d had a choice, Pavlo would rather eat MREs for a year than spend five minutes with the fiercely independent Regan. He likes to keep his relationship with Shadow Defense Security low key, but when Regan and her daughter are threatened, Pavlo can’t turn a blind eye. As the danger intensifies, so does his unexplainable attraction to the irritating woman.
As things heat up, Pavlo and Regan are thrust into an unexpected minefield of treachery and deceit. One Pavlo may not be able to pull them out of alive.
Discover the heart-pounding excitement of Shadowed Agenda, the second installment in the romantic suspense thriller series Shadow Defense Security. If you like a slow-burn, high-stakes read, you’ll love Mavery Ellscott’s twisty page turner.
Each book in the Shadow Defense Security series can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers and an HEA is guaranteed.
Mavery Ellscott’s first foray into writing was not romantic suspense. She wrote and published a neighborhood newspaper. A pretty big endeavor for an eight-year-old armed with scrap paper and her dad’s old typewriter. Total circulation—two. Fortunately, her later publications fared better. She’s even made it beyond the first round in a contest or two.
A conservationist, Mavery has won a few environmental awards. So, it’s no surprise she yearns to write a high-speed chase with eco-friendly cars.
Celebutante Claire Morgan is an expert at playing the air-headed-heiress gossip sites expect. Sure, she’s got degrees in business and computer science, but people are much more interested in the designer of her last gown or who she’s dating (for the next minute). Besides, posing for the paparazzi is safer than letting anyone get too close.
Waiter and struggling artist Nick Holden probably should have majored in engineering instead of following his dream. It’s a little late now, but with his grad school scholarship in jeopardy from a creative slump and only so many times he can deflect his doubts with dumb jokes, the last thing he needs is Claire and her friends breezing into the restaurant at closing time. Even if she is more beautiful than a Monet.
When one of Nick’s wisecracks turns Claire’s spokesmodel smile sincere, it’s clear the pair has more in common than they thought. Staying on opposite sides of the velvet rope, they begin a fling that is far from meaningless. While hiding their growing feelings, Nick spurs Claire toward the tech career she wants and she inspires new vision in his art. But they’ll need to trust each other and drop their acts if they’re going to live happily ever after.
Can the gossip girl find love with a no-name artist? Or will they let their storybook ending slip away?
Laylah Abrams is a science nerd who also writes romance novels. Long after she earned her PhD, she discovered the romance genre through books by Mary Balogh and Judith Ivory. Her first novel, the historical romance A Fair Trade, was a RONE Award finalist. She works as a science writer and is currently living happily ever after with her husband and children.
Andrea, after her death becomes a ghost and wanders the desert of Nevada in the company of a coyote spirit and his strange friends. As they wander, the tell stories about about life and death, spiders in the bathroom and how Andrea lost her bra at a truck stop, enemy gods and pottery shards, adventures in vomit, what scientists say about dark matter and the fifth force, and other topics both sublime and ridiculous.
I live on a island in the Puget Sound with my husband and my dogs. I am a retired teacher, presently doing in -home care for disabled people while volunteering at a dog rescue
My degree is in art, and I am a painter, graphic artist, and ceramic sculptor. The writing started about five years ago, a surprise to me and everyone who knows me, since I had never written anything before.
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Orenda is a First Nations Iroquois belief that all natural objects and people possess a mystical energy. It is the force that allows us to effect change in the world and manifest transformation.
In this gripping sequel to The 45th Parallel, Caitlin and her husband Gio travel to Canada to take on new roles as ambassadors for the ACC. Inclusive, intelligent, and aware, Caitlin proves herself a natural leader. Respected by her people, she endeavors to bridge the gap between the communities, offering them new opportunities that will benefit generations to come.
But as Caitlin and Gio build their new family, an old enemy resurfaces, threatening their newfound security. Loyalties are challenged, betrayal leads to unspeakable tragedy, and the ultimate act of revenge forces Caitlin to draw on her orenda before it threatens to destroy them both.
T.S. Simons is an award-winning Australian author of Scottish heritage. Living in the alpine region of Australia, she believes in the values of integrity, sustainability, and community in a world where we place greater value on possessions than people. She enjoys posing philosophical questions that make readers think and reflect on the world we live in.
The Antipodes series addresses the question—if we gave young people the opportunity to start over, would they replicate the mistakes of the past? The follow-up series, The Latitude series, examines life in different societal models and considers what could happen if science is allowed to determine the human condition.
She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, post-graduate qualifications in governance and management, and is an accredited company director.
Tanya is an Australia Reads Ambassador and enjoys reading, traveling, mythology, and snow skiing while attempting to live sustainably with her partner and children. They are owned by a standard schnauzer, a fox-red labrador, and three rescue cats who co-manage their household.
The five-book Antipodes series comprises Project Hemisphere, The Space Between, Infinity, Circle of Protection, and Sessrumnir.
The Latitude series comprises The 45th Parallel, Orenda, and Bifrost. She is working on the fourth book in this series, Triple Helix, and a prequel to Project Hemisphere – Crossroads.
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Sloane, sheltered, yet persistent, believes she’s capable, and longs for everyone to see past her disabled leg. Selling at Market Day unaccompanied is the chance to prove herself. But when she returns home to her village, she’s shattered to discover the Befallen has killed everyone. Having nothing but her faith in the goddesses of the moon, she’s forced to test her strength in the outside world. Sloane realizes the kingdom is dangerous even without the Befallen: full of thieves, thugs, and, worse, heretics.
Sloane is further shocked no one seems to know the entire legend, which promises a hero will defeat the Befallen. When she learns an order of knights have vowed to fulfill the legend, she’s determined to help them as she alone was taught that a weapon will be gifted from the seldom-seen goddess of the Azure Moon.
Sir Tolvar, a banished, famed knight, wrestling with the demons of his past, is skeptical. He’s reluctant to let Sloane join their cause until she convinces him that faith carries its own power.
As the two uncover the mysteries surrounding the Befallen—growing steadily stronger—an impossible task is thrust upon Sloane that makes her question everything …
Cambria Williams believes that storytelling is a collective experience that is both limitless and timeless in its transformative nature. Cambria writes fantasy fiction that emphasizes the magic of hope and is the author of The Befallen, her debut dark fantasy novel, released in August 2023. Cambria loves traveling, reading, and taking walks with her husband and dogs. Cambria has a Master of Fine Arts in Writing and lives in Utah. To learn more about Cambria, find her on Instagram, Facebook, or her website: www.cambriawilliams.com
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When PI Jorja Knight arrives in the ancient, mysterious city of Istanbul, she knows something is wrong. Her best friend, Gabriella Rizzo, isn’t at the airport to meet her as promised. Gab’s suitcases are at the guest house—but she’s vanished. She’s not answering her phone, and no one has heard from her in days.
Alone In a city of fourteen million people, Jorja faces her worst fear—her best friend has been abducted. Jorja’s desperate race to find Gab plunges her into a dangerous world of lies, secrets, and greed, where witnesses take bribes, suspects won’t talk, and corrupt politicians barter for favors. With time running out to save her best friend, Jorja must navigate the murky depths of Istanbul’s dark underbelly, where every move could be her last.
Alice Bienia is a Canadian Crime Writer and author of the Jorja Knight mystery series. A two-time Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence finalist, her work has been nominated for Best Unpublished First Crime Novel and the Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery. In addition to her Jorja Knight mystery series, her short stories have been published in Last Shot, Crime Wave 1 (Sisters in Crime Canada West), and The Dame Was Trouble anthologies.
When not plotting a murder, Alice amuses herself watching foreign flicks and exploring Calgary’s urban parks and pathways.
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I am a bold, beautiful and brilliant Asian boy! Follow a journey of confidence and positive affirmations as our narrator discovers his strength, courage, and cultural identity. This bold Asian boy dreams big and plans to discover the world, all while reminding young readers what makes them so great!
Brave, bold, and brilliant! This Asian boy is on an adventure to discover his identity!
I Am a Bold Asian Boy is a story of confidence, courage, and culture. This book reminds young readers how to believe in themselves and pursue their goals. Discover opportunity and positivity on every page!
Author and educator Yobe Qiu has written this story to help Asian boys improve their self-worth and recognize their value. Read along with page-by-page affirmations. This Asian boy is balanced, beautiful, brilliant, and more!
I Am a Bold Asian Boy is perfect for readers aged 3 to 6, introducing concepts and ideas that support emotional wellbeing and a positive mindset. Colorful illustrations add to a message of optimism.
Help your child learn to appreciate their culture and build their confidence. Introduce your child to life-changing ideas, including gratitude, balance, courage, and positivity.
In I Am a Bold Asian Boy, young readers will discover:
· Positive affirmations for Asian boys
· Statements designed to improve confidence
· Cultural empowerment and celebration
· Bright illustrations that inspire happiness
Want to teach your child how brave and bold they can be? Read I Am a Bold Asian Boy. Add to your positive book collection with more affirmation books and resources from author Yobe Qiu.
Yobe Qiu is an educator, entrepreneur, mom, and bestselling author with a passion for storytelling. As an educator, Yobe taught children and their families to embrace love and diverse cultures. When she identified a need for more multicultural books, she decided to create her own children’s stories featuring Asian characters and cultures.
Today, Yobe is proud to publish books that help children like her daughtersand mom friends feel seen, heard, and represented. Yobe shares her time between New York and New Jersey with her daughters and husband!
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Bookbub – Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King
Gravediggers actually do the digging. Grave Diggers, however, keep buried bodies where they belong—six feet under.
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Helpers have been outlawed.
New faces have been shipped in to keep a watchful eye.
Old allies seem unreliable.
This year’s students find themselves studying under a new headmistress who implements an entirely new curriculum. With allies disappearing left and right, Makayla finds herself more alone than ever. Still, she’s determined to find answers, ones which will lead her to understanding who she is and why the Crones are so worried about her.
I was diagnosed with clinical depression after the loss of my mother, father and husband within three years of each other; all to cancer. 24/7 in-home care, coupled with the loss I felt, left its mark on my psyche.
Depression takes up a lot of my life. Reading and writing are the only things I have found that help (in connection with regular medication), even if only for a short time. To escape to a different world can make a big difference in my mood in real time.
To put things in perspective, when I was at my lowest point, I couldn’t open mail, talk on the phone, or even drive to the store. Walls of sadness surrounded me. As they closed in, tears would fall. There didn’t need to be a reason or trigger.
People ask me why I started writing. My answer is simple: I wanted to create a world into which other people with similar problems could escape. I wanted to share the one place that had helped me for many years.
I have always said that as long as one person finds a little bit of happiness out of my books, I am, in my opinion, an accomplished author. The same is true for every writer out there. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you differently.
I read books as well as write them and have visited the worlds many different authors have created. Those worlds not only make me feel better, but give me the strength to face real life again. I want to thank everyone who writes—I want them to know they are making a difference.
Fast forward to today…
C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author has over 75 books available across multiple fantasy sub-genres.
Awards include:
Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019
Brant News Readers’ Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017
Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal
2017 SIBA Awards – Best Novella
2017 SIBA Awards – Best New Adult
2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre
2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban genre
City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020
Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Cambridge Times Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2021
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Luna the Husky cannot howl like her brothers and sisters,
And she can’t howl songs about the winter wind.
But something magical happens when she finds she’s not alone.
When she’s loved and understood, will she find her voice then?
You’ve seen Luna the Howling Husky in the Jake the Growling Dog series, but you don’t know her story! Introducing Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl, the heartwarming tale of a little puppy who discovers her true voice in a world filled with love. This charming story follows Luna’s journey as she embarks on a new adventure, finding her howl and her forever family along the way.
Looking for books about accepting others, shyness in kids, and making friends?
Luna is soft and fluffy with big brown puppy eyes and loves to play in the snow. She’s different from the other huskies, because there’s one thing they say she can’t do right—howl. The quiet and fun-loving husky longs to find her unique voice and the happiness of truly expressing herself, but she doesn’t let it get her down. She plays and practices each day, but it just doesn’t come out.
Luna meets a shy friend and her world begins to change. There friendship helps them both, and Luna discovers the power of unconditional love and support as she is welcomed into a loving family. With their love, Luna’s confidence grows, as does her desire to unleash her howl upon the world.
From playful yips to joyous howls, Luna’s voice emerges, resonating through the hearts of her family and her new friend.
Interactive, Colorful, and Fun
Follow along with Luna’s adorable story while enjoying beautiful interactive illustrations. Each spread includes a seek-and-find and counting activity to find the three Kindness Critters, colors to spot and learn, and cute characters everyone will love.
Includes socio-emotional topics to help families, counselors, and schools start meaningful discussions
Along with Luna’s story, this picture book includes a conversation starter for parents, teachers, and counselors to engage with their kids and students. This activity focuses on speaking with kiddos about being kind to others, that it’s okay to make mistakes, and how to use their voice to stand up for themselves.
A Positive Story to Promote Empathy
Luna’s story encourages children to be kind, appreciate nature, find the good in different situations, and accept others who are different from them in a subtle, sweet, and impactful way.
Ages and Grades
While kids ages 6-10 may be able to read this story independently or with assistance, parents and grandparents will enjoy reading the story to baby, making it the perfect baby shower gift. Pre-teens to adults will also appreciate the illustrations, story, and talking with the kiddos about how to let their kindness shine.
The Perfect Gift
Need a gift for a baby shower or birthday party? Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl is the perfect gift for the mother-to-be, a child’s birthday party, holidays, and graduations. Plus, the ebook is FREE when you buy a print version.
Social-Emotional Learning Resource for Elementary School & Family Counselors, Social Workers, Elementary Teachers, and Families
The Jake the Growling Dog series includes gentle stories about kindness, friendship, accepting others, disability awareness, creativity, stress relief for kids, facing fears, trying new things, and other socio-emotional activities. The books are integrated into multiple school counseling programs in districts across the United States.
An ongoing interactive and fun series for families, kids, and schools!
Don’t miss the other books in the Jake the Growling Dog series! Each book will focus on social-emotional topics and activities for the whole family.
Samantha Shannon is a top-selling, American children’s book author and licensed educational counselor known for her Jake the Growling Dog picture book series. Ms. Shannon uses her background in education, love for nature and animals, and experience aiding in the healthy social-emotional development of children to create fun, impactful, and award-winning books.
With Samantha’s background in educational counseling, Jake’s stories focus on fun while also including important socio-emotional and character topics such as: friendship, kindness, mindfulness, diversity & inclusion, gratitude, sharing, disability awareness & loving-kindness and more. Each story includes fun and impactful activities for children, families, schools, & counselors centering on pure childhood fun, the topics touched on in the book, and encouraging creativity and imagination. Jake’s stories speak to all of us about accepting, and appreciating, the differences in others–both caring attitudes we need in our diverse and beautiful world.
When Samantha had her first child in 2009, she wanted to write a picture book based on her sister’s dog, Jake. While visiting her sister in the Pacific Northwest, Samantha realized that Jake growled all the time. He growled while playing frisbee, getting an ear rub, running, and even when he was sleeping! Despite his unusual choice of noisemaking, Jake is a sweet dog, which makes him the perfect character for a children’s picture book.
Samantha’s love for creatures great and small has led her to incorporate animals in all of the books- from eagles to cheetahs! Throughout her life, Samantha’s family has always included a dog, and they’ve always been more than pets. They were fur-brothers, sisters, and babies.
Samantha has also published multiple books under her pen name, Parker Sinclair, in the fantasy and YA genres. Samantha is not the UK based epic fantasy/YA fantasy author “Samantha Shannon” of the Bone Series.
Visit: parkersinclair.net & jakethegrowlingdog.com for more information or find all books on Amazon and Ingram Content. (Children’s picture book author, Samantha Shannon, and not the UK-based fantasy author, Samantha Shannon, of The Bone Season series)
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It’s the hot, end of summer days in gritty downtown Los Angeles, 1932. A cannibal with gourmet taste is on the loose. Can Sparky, an eleven-year-old former street punk and amateur girl detective, crack this crazy case?
Sparky gets no crime-solving help from former silent screen star Tootsie and her assistant Gilbert, who’s always busy cooking. Sure, Sparky’s found a home in their spooky mansion stuffed with old costumes. But Tootsie decides it will be great publicity if the press thinks she’s the cannibal.
What?
Sparky’s only help comes from a mysterious twelve-year-old boy who works at a peculiar pet shop. Wait a minute—what if he’s the cannibal?
Sparky faces tommy guns. She faces fists from tough girl Petunia (a cannibal?). Worst of all, she faces going back to school. No!
Adding to the mystery is the pair of missing priceless jewels.
The rub? This mess might all be Sparky’s fault.
The Cannibal Caper: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery follows award-winning The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery. This zany, 1930s historical mystery series is a fast-paced, humorous read for fans of historical cozy mysteries and historical fiction.
Rosalind Barden has long been fascinated by the history of Los Angeles’s lost noir neighborhood, Bunker Hill. Cold Kid Case, the first in her zany, 1930s Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series has been awarded multiple accolades, including the Firebird Book Award 1st Place for Cozy Mysteries and the Literary Titan Gold Medal Book Award. Over thirty of her short mystery and horror stories have been published, including her inspiration for the Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery series, “The Monkey’s Ghost,” part of the FAPA President’s Book Awards Silver Medalist anthology, History and Mystery, Oh My! She writes and continues to explore lost history in Los Angeles. Discover more at RosalindBarden.com.
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Let’s learn ABC affirmations! This book is designed to help young readers feel happy, brave, and confident.
Could your child use a pick-me-up to help them overcome worry and choose happiness? Is your child searching for a daily boost of positivity to remind them how special they are?
Talented co-authors Kim Ann and Yobe Qiu have teamed up to create this helpful affirmation book designed especially for young readers ages 3 to 6! Help your child feel strong and powerful by reading these A-to-Z affirmations every day.
Quick Affirmations for Children is perfect for readers aged 3 to 6, combining positive words with colorful illustrations. This resource is a chance for you to help your child overcome feelings of anxiety or uncertainty.
Help your child learn their ABC affirmations—amazing, brilliant, confident! Daily affirmations can support your child to do their best and reach for the stars.
In Quick Affirmations for Children, you and your young reader will discover:
Encouraging statements to improve positivity
Affirmations designed to help young children feel happy and develop confidence
Positive pick-me-ups to boost mood and wave goodbye to worry
Bright illustrations that bring messages of positivity to life
Ready to help your child on their journey to a happier, more motivated life? Quick Affirmations for Children is the perfect resource! Discover more of the happy collection as your child grows.
Kim Ann is a 10x bestselling and award-winning author whose fun, imaginative books help young readers develop a love of stories. She has published many children’s books, including Ninja School Rules and Ten Little Sandpipers, as well as the popular Ruby the Rainbow Witch®, Goldy the Puppy®, and the Go On Vacation book series.
Kim has sold 90k+ units globally on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and in various other locations. Always working on her next story, she looks forward to sharing many more books with her readers.
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Mysterious guests, a threatening letter, and a murky murder to solve.
Everything is looking up for Ivy Stone, Hotel LaFontaine’s new headmaid.
Her first date with her new beau and boss Mr. Humphrey, was a smashing success.Now, she’s ready for any mess as London’s elite arrive for a business conference – except for a murdered guest.
Armed with mid-West grit, insatiable curiosity, and fabulous friends on staff, Ivy tightens her apron strings and dives right into the whirlwind of intrigue.
Cryptic letters and secret codes reveal everyone is hiding something, even trusted staff no one would suspect.
When a direct threat is made against Mr. Humphrey, even Ivy’s best fluffy friend, Monty the Great Dane may not be able to sniff out the clues in time.
Ivy must make sense of this muddy mess soon because the greatest threat in the hotel isn’t against her new sweetheart..it’s against her.
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The Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Books are standalone books in a series for all ages who love an unputdownable whodunit full of heartwarming friendships, puzzling clues, and darling pets.
Hazel Smith is the pen name for an introverted homeschooling mom who lives in small-town Canada. Faith, family and food bring joy, hope and occasional drama to her life. In between taking care of her family & home, her free time is spent creating cozy mysteries on the porch with her laptop or in her favorite wingback chair whilst nursing the baby and typing with one finger.
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She learned the hard way that not everyone is who they appear to be. Following years of bouncing around foster homes, Lauren was able to trust again thanks to a special lady who took her in. Everything changed in an instant when her first love betrayed her in the worst way possible.
Jake
He learned the hard way that not everyone is who they appear to be. When a classmate asked to borrow his phone, nice guy Jake didn’t hesitate. Everything changed in an instant when the jerk violated his trust by publicly sharing something meant for Jake’s eyes only.
Almost ten years later, Lauren and Jake are assigned to the same case and must work together to give two kids the Christmas they deserve. Will they be able to break down the wall between them and give love a second chance?
CA Miconi began reading at the age of five and has never stopped. Her childhood was filled with multiple readings of Gone with the Wind, the ultimate tragic novel. CA got her own happily ever after when she married her retired military hero, Gary, in 2010. She began her author services company, Lucky 13, in 2015 as a result of her love of reviewing, sharing, and talking about her favorite books, mostly romantic suspense and stories featuring strong alpha heroes, especially law enforcement and military. CA also hosts and sponsors author and reader events, and never dreamed she’d one day attend as a signing author. When she’s not reading, writing, or working with authors, CA enjoys traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, golfing, and cheering on her beloved Baltimore Ravens.
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Tanjie is a witch but doesn’t know it. Will she accept her power for good or evil? Tanjie is pushed to face her destiny by an unexpected inheritance. The bookshop isn’t what she anticipated and is part of a magical world she doesn’t belong to. Tanjie can’t wait to leave, get back to her own life, but then she is shown what her magical powers can do. Alaric detests the witches and their control over the pack as much as every other wolf shifter. The alpha is planning a rebellion and Alaric will help lead the attack on the witches. But then he meets Tanjie. Secrets are being hidden from them both. Tanjie must learn quickly otherwise her mistakes will cost her life. If Alaric isn’t clear what side he is on, he risks losing the pack forever. Who will pay the consequences of their ignorance?
Lilliana Rose writes romance in the subgenres of contemporary and paranormal romance. She enjoys helping characters overcome problems or issues, and the misunderstandings that often plague relationships, to help them fall in love. Whether its city heels being replaced with country work boots, or some magic beyond this world, each story shows how love can prevail. She has poetry, middle grade, picture book, novellas, and novels published under various pen names.
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A deathbed promise. A missing diary. Can she find her loved one’s message and fulfill a last wish?
Karina Walker is juggling with unexpected upheaval. Rushing to her dying grandmother’s side, the grieving twenty-four-year-old agrees to move home, take over the old café, and read a journal left behind. But she’s shocked to her core when the little red book disappears from view the moment she turns her back.
Building a list of suspects who may have overheard mention of a hidden stash of money, Karina teams up with her cousin and a former teacher to track down her inheritance. And while rumors run rampant around town, she discovers a buried secret that could change her forever…
Can Karina confront her family’s past and build herself a new future?
Secrets at the Cafe is an unforgettable, page-turning domestic suspense. If you like determined heroines, dizzying plot twists, and breathtaking dramas, then you’ll adore Susan Specht Oram’s riveting read.
Buy Secrets at the Cafe today to untangle a puzzle that will pull you through the pages!
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Click here to view the Book Trailer for A Journey for Dorothy (The Reluctant Wagon Train Bride Series) by P. Creeden
P. Creeden is the sweet romance and mystery pen name for USA Today Bestselling Author, Pauline Creeden. Her stories feature down-to-earth characters who often feel like they are undeserving of love for one reason or another and are surprised when love finds them. P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos — she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
