Daily Archives: January 15, 2017

The Octagon Technique and Other Life Lessons from Collegeby Michael Rubin

Call it a gift, or a curse, but Mike Rubin’s life plays out like a sitcom. This is a viscerally funny true story of Mike’s trials and tribulations as a pre-med college student. Mike’s uncanny tendency to end up in the most ridiculous situations and to just “go with it” enables even the most awkward or humiliating scenarios to play out hilariously. With the exception of using public toilets, Mike proves he is willing to try anything college has to offer… twice! From manipulating evil professors to brewing his own beer to becoming the leader of a secret society, Mike’s college misadventures will have you laughing out loud.

The 79 Squaresby Malcolm Bosse

A friendship found in the unlikeliest of places…

When fourteen-year-old Eric and his gang are caught trespassing in a stranger’s garden, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever.

On probation after breaking windows at his school, Eric plans on having an easy summer vacation hanging out with his friends.

That is, before Eric meets 82-year-old Mr Beck whilst trespassing in the old man’s garden.

Oddly, Mr Beck invites Eric to study his garden by dividing it into 79 equal squares.

Although he has no idea what this exercise means, Eric soon begins to look forward to the time he spends with Mr Beck.

But as their unlikely friendship grows, Eric’s parents become increasingly concerned and they forbid him from seeing Mr Beck.

And their friendship is further threatened when a shocking revelation about Mr Beck’s past turns the entire town against him.

But even in the face of hostility, Eric is determined to defend their friendship. And his loyalty will be put to the test when his old friend comes under physical attack…

The 79 Squares is a poignant coming-of age tale about friendship, love and trust.

The Den Of Iniquityby Anabelle Bryant

Welcome to the most notorious address in London…

Beneath the airs and graces of the Ton lies The Underworld – London’s most scandalous gambling hall.

The only thing darker and more debauched that the hall itself? The proprietor, Max Sinclair. As mysterious as the corners of the city he stalks, Max has vowed to take revenge against the men who murdered his mother. And The Underworld attracts London’s darkest characters – the perfect partners in crime.

But when Lady Vivienne Beaumont enters The Underworld, Max’s life becomes more dangerous than he ever thought possible.

Enter a world of lust, lawlessness and obsession with The Den of Iniquity, the first in Anabelle Bryant’s Bastards of London series.

Shroud of Deceitby Stephen McDaniel

Murder and chicanery in the Austrian hinterlands.
Chief Inspector Heimo Kapeller’s neck is on the block. His career is in political limbo after a botched murder investigation. When the same killer strikes again, Heimo has a choice – either redeem himself or be cashiered from the only job he’s ever wanted.
But these murders have been well planned and executed by someone who has no intention of being caught. And, at every turn, Heimo and his team run into roadblocks and protests from the province’s movers and shakers. Someone very high up is pulling strings.
The Homicide investigators , with the help of Prosecutor Cristina Neuroth, dig into the second victim’s past, and ugly family secrets began to crawl into daylight. With his personal life disintegrating, Kapeller’s got a plateful of possibilities, no idea if the killer will strike again, and an investigation descending into chaos.

When a Flower Grows in the Streetby L. Price

This novel is based on the true story of my first year as a teacher in Northwest Indiana. I accepted a job in the region without understanding the challenges of being alone in an unfamiliar urban area while trying to start a new career with little experience, uncooperative students and a cantankerous custodian.

When a Flower grows in the Street is my attempt to show through humor and tears how I have grown to love the Region of Northwest Indiana and my job with help from my co-workers, friends and my own stubborn determination.

Daddy 3.0: A Comedy of Errorsby Rob Armstrong

What a mess. This was not supposed to happen.

This isn’t where Nick Owen thought he would be by this point in life. He used to be a busy web programmer. Now he spends most of his energy trying to stop his three-year-old twins from playing in a dirty sand pit. Nick thinks of himself as Daddy 3.0, a stay-at-home-dad–but he just wasn’t programmed for this.

He must navigate a new world of jungle gyms and playdates while supporting his surgeon wife. He tries his best to be there for the twins, but he can’t stop making a mess of things. He’s just about nearing the end of his rope when the Swing Incident happens. The Swing Incident, spoken of in hushed tones around Nick’s New York City apartment building, has caused the resident queen bee, nicknamed “Supermom,” to declare him an enemy for life. No matter what Nick does to get back into Supermom’s good graces, he fails spectacularly.

Now Nick’s going to have to learn to fight fire with fire and become the best superparent on the block. This hilarious new book by Rob Armstrong chronicles one man’s journey into the world of modern fatherhood–one botched haircut, playground fight, and dirty diaper at a time.

Stay-at-home-dads have a new hero, of sorts.

Goddessby R.J. Castille

Leila King leads a double life…

In reality, she is a normal woman with everyday problems. A tough job as the Executive Assistant to an overbearing boss, Mr. Gordon Roth, whose sole purpose in life seems to be to make her life miserable.

As a powerful dominatrix in her other world, Leila takes on the persona of Goddess. In her fantasy world, Goddess rules with an iron fist and it begs for her mercy.

When her two worlds collide one night at the Red Velvet Room, a local BDSM club founded by her mentor and teacher, Master Jason, she is faced with a choice. Should she play along and usher her new subject into her world of domination and submission?

Goddess portrays a power-struggle that spills over into both Leila’s worlds culminating in a plethora of difficulties she must deal with while juggling her new play-thing, Gordon and her faithful servant, Matthew. A love triangle that is sure to have Leila on the edge of chaos.

How long can Leila ride the line between her fantasy and reality worlds undiscovered? We shall see…