Monthly Archives: August 2016

GAME: an American Novelby Phil Truman

Year in and year out the football powerhouse Hert City Trojans import a ringer to fuel their championship charge, but their luck is about to change. In the small backwater town of Tsalagee, first-year coach Donny Doyle knows the only way he can fulfill his promise to unseat the Hert City juggernaut, is to beat them at their own GAME. But in his own recruit, the mammoth and powerful, yet troubled and ominous Leotis McKinley, Doyle finds more than he bargained for. Truman’s character-rich novel GAME spins an energetic tale around the intensity of small-town high school football in America. And yet, amid the fast-paced drive of the story, lies an account of the human spirit struggling through adversity and finding victory. Readers of any age or gender will feel the triumph, honor, and glory that comes from the…GAME.

“I couldn’t put it down. [GAME] is really well written and the action kept me going until the end.”
– Fred W. Hoster, Executive Director, Dallas Fellowship of Christian Athletes

“A masterly written tale of rural football. Each character is richly portrayed…you feel like you are on the sidelines with these kids. GAME goes way beyond the game of high school football.”
– Brock Sawyer, Editor, Vype Magazine

“I thoroughly enjoyed [GAME]. I will tell other coaches about this book.”
– Gary Sanchez, President, New Mexico High School Coaches Association

A Necessary Actby Tony Wirt

Can you stop a serial killer before he starts? If so, should you? How far would you go?

The students at Lake Mills Community High School knew there was something wrong with Scott – but what David saw firsthand was more than they could ever imagine. He and his best (only) friend Matt were content to keep their suspicions to themselves until a simple trip to the library sets them on parallel trajectories where even the most careful plans have unexpected consequences that can rock a community and reverberate long after they’re gone.

Fifteen years later, Matt loses his high-profile reporter gig and is forced to return to the town he did everything he could to leave behind. He gets a shot at redemption with the small-town weekly where he started and quickly discovers a community that has moved on from the past. Well, everybody but David. He remembers everything and doesn’t buy a thirty-something Scott’s “normal” act. There’s a madman hovering inside. After all, some people never change, right?

Something the entire town is reminded of when the first dead girl turns up.

99 Problems but a Baby Ain’t One – A Memoir about Cancer, Adoption, and My Love for Jay-Zby Megan Silianoff

Megan Silianoff, age twenty-eight, is the girl next door – assuming you live downtown Chicago. She is recently married, shops at Urban Outfitters, gets together with college friends for book club, and watches a lot of Rachels on TV (Rachel Zoe, Rachel Bilson, Rachel Green.)

In the fall of 2010, she undergoes routine surgery for a cyst on her ovary and wakes up to learn she has ovarian cancer. Horrified by the way her friends and family fall apart upon hearing the news, Megan realizes she has to keep it together for their benefit. She updates them through her blog about your ongoing prognosis (which includes a move to Houston,Texas) as well as her ensuing adoption saga (she names the baby after Jay Z), dishing details in a manner that is irreverent, informative, and hilarious.

99 Problems but a Baby Ain’t One is a fun and entertaining memoir despite its traditionally somber subject matter. You’ll probably cry when you read it, but only because you’re laughing so hard.

The Last Time Travelerby Aaron J. Ethridge

Robert is a time traveler. In point of fact, he’s the last time traveler. He managed to snag that impressive title because when he comes from has no future. This, as you can imagine, makes it much easier to be the last of any number of things. The current lack of future is due to the mess all his predecessors, the previous time travelers, made of things. It’s Robert’s job to repair the damage they did in the hopes that this will jump-start time
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Fortunately he’s assembled the most brilliant team in history to do the job. At his disposal are the best hackers, mechanics, and doctors who ever lived. He and his elite band have to do their best to un-steal ancient artifacts, un-kidnap people of importance, and un-sell advanced technologies while doing as little damage to the timelines as possible.

The Last Time Traveler is a rather unique sci-fi romantic comedy. In fact, it’s more like a comedy romance sci-fi if you put things in the correct order of importance. The humor is in some ways rather outlandish and draws on pop-culture a good bit. And all the romance is PG-13. If you’re even the slightest bit curious read a few sample pages. By the third or forth page you’ll probably know whether this is your cup of tea or not. The style stands-out, no question. So, take a couple of minutes and read a few pages. You might just love it.

WARRIOR: A CALL TO EVERY MAN EVERYWHEREby Sam Laing

Men, we are called to be warriors.
Deep in our souls, God has placed the heart of a warrior. It is the part of us that longs for battle, for conquest, for victory. We sense it: I have a battle to fight. A struggle to face. A war to win.

The men of the Bible were all engaged in battle. They fought different battles–in different situations, times, and ways, with their own distinct personalities–but fight they did. And Jesus? He was the greatest warrior of them all.

And now, brothers, it is our turn. Today God is calling every one of us to be his warriors in that same conflict. Just as the heroes of the faith went to war for their God, so must we.

This book, based upon the life of David, is a call to every man to rise up and be a warrior for God. Also available is a companion volume, The Warrior Workbook, a tool that will help you bring the principles into your daily life by 1) showing you how to become a part of and build a Warrior Group, and 2) providing additional valuable study materials. The Warrior Group is vital in that it will give you the friendships and encouragement you need to win the great battles ahead.

Are you ready to be inspired? Are you ready to become a mighty warrior for God? Warrior is the book for you!

Runes (Runes series Book 1)by Ednah Walters

Seventeen-year-old Raine Cooper has enough on her plate dealing with her father’s disappearance, her mother’s erratic behavior and the possibility of her boyfriend relocating. The last thing she needs is Torin St. James–a mysterious new neighbor with a wicked smile and uncanny way of reading her.

Raine is drawn to Torin’s dark sexiness against her better judgment, until he saves her life with weird marks and she realizes he is different. But by healing her, Torin changes something inside Raine. Now she can’t stop thinking about him. Half the time, she’s not sure whether to fall into his arms or run.

Scared, she sets out to find out what Torin is. But the closer she gets to the truth the more she uncovers something sinister about him. What Torin is goes back to an ancient mythology and Raine is somehow part of it. Not only is she and her friends in danger, she must choose a side, but the wrong choice will cost Raine her life.

College Football Etiquette: A Primer for True Fans of the Gameby Jerri Blair

This little book packs a lot in its pages, starting with the story of one football fan’s path to true blue college football fandom, followed by a list of things necessary to preserve the storied traditions of today’s college football scene, combined with a slice of the game day traditions of all of the Power Five Conference teams and their crazy fans. It’s guaranteed to make you want to go out and immerse yourself in the game of college football. It covers everything from tailgating to superstitions, from history to game day traditions, from the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat. It’s quite simply a must for any true blue college football fan, and a necessity for those new fans who want to know how to act like they’ve been there before.

99 Minute Millionaireby Scott Alan Turner

“I couldn’t recommend this more highly. Scott explains the basic of investing in simple English. It’s solid advice; the kind you rarely get from the talking heads on TV, radio, and the rest of the media. Scott backs it all up with good solid research; this is not his opinion, it’s facts, but presented in a way that your Grandmother could understand.” – Dr. Barry H. Kaplan, EA, CFP, Chief Investment Officer, Cambridge Wealth Counsel

Are you worried and stressed out about not having enough money to retire? Do you have fear of losing your money?

Are you unsure of how to build wealth for the long term?

Or maybe you’ve been thinking of investing for quite some time now, and you just don’t know how to get started. The whole thing seems too complex and overwhelming.

This conversational and action oriented book is for people who want to get started investing (or are thinking about it), but have never understood why or how – no matter your age or how much money you have to invest.

Investing has always been made out to be difficult for you, and you think you couldn’t do it yourself, much less retire rich.

Every time you think about it, you get overwhelmed and afraid of making a costly mistake.

You know the drill.

You get ready to do something – maybe on your own or in your employer’s retirement plan.

Then …

You find yourself lost in all the jargon and get-rich-quick schemes. You have no idea what to do. After some time, you give up and just let whatever money you have sit in a savings account earning no interest.

Or worse – you ask somebody else to do it for you and trust it will turn out ok (hint – it won’t).

There are TONS of myths, misconceptions, and flat-out lies out there about how difficult it is to build wealth.

99 Minute Millionaire busts those myths and challenges everything you’ve been told about investing.

This book contains proven solutions that every new and experienced investor needs to know – no matter what financial challenges you face.

99 Minute Millionaire Gives You The Path To Building Wealth

• Why many investors fail, and how you can ensure you don’t
• How you can make the most money with very little work
• Important decisions every investor should be aware of
• 14 common and costly mistakes investors make
• How to manage your money like a pro
• The truth about financial advisors and investing professionals
• And much more!

Follow the advice given in this book and by the end, after putting what I have to say into action, you will be a better investor than most professionals.

Best of all, the rest of your life doesn’t have to be put on hold to do it either!

This book shows you how you can continue to spend most of your time doing what you love instead of struggling to manage your money.

Before your buy the book, I have one question for you:

What’s stopping you from taking 99 minutes to improve the quality of your finances and put you on the path to financial freedom?

Queen of the Universeby Geralyn Corcillo

Can a charismatic TV writer convince a reclusive handyman to become her show’s leading man in time to save her career?

Savvy Hollywood writer Lola Scott is about to get fired from the TV show she created because she still hasn’t cast the role of the dark, brooding bounty hunter. But then HE walks in … Arlen Black. And he’s perfect for the part. But he’s not an actor there to audition. Nope. He’s the handyman Lola hired to renovate her historic Hollywood house. And the stoic recluse-in-a-tool-belt wants nothing to do with Lola and her show.

So Lola goes after him with everything she’s got. But as she draws him into her topsy-turvy world of TV production, Hollywood gossip sinks its claws into Arlen. And when one paparazzi photo threatens to destroy everything he holds dear, Lola’s got to move heaven and Earth not to save the show … but to save Arlen.

His Dark Canvas-The Corde Noire Series Book 3by Alexandrea Weis

Ella Winston is a talented chef with a big problem–the slightest touch can reveal anyone’s darkest secrets.
Hired to cook for the artist, Ren Plancharde, she struggles to keep her ability under wraps.
After accidently uncovering Ren’s underground activities, the eccentric painter offers Ella a glimpse into his world of pleasure … and pain. Intrigued, he decides to make Ella a part of his sinister Corde Noire Society, but his chef isn’t quite ready to commit.
Absolute submission isn’t all Ren wants from the stubborn woman. He has big plans for her gift, too. The only question is … will Ella be willing to give in to his desires when the time comes?
The darkness within can hide a lifetime of secrets.

Witching There’s Another Wayby Constance Barker

A Missing Child, Secrets of the Eighth Cave, and a Swath of Treachery

When a child goes missing and thirteen more start humming a solemn tune, it’s up to Bailey, Aiden, Avery and the Coven to figure out who is behind the treacherous activities.
The crew must venture to the hidden eighth cave and beg the old crones for help. But they’re not willing to open a crack in the world that could lead to its downfall.

Find out what happens when this adventure takes Bailey and Aiden to a new place, both physically and emotionally….and Avery makes a discovery that will both fulfill and devastate him.