Daily Archives: July 18, 2020

Pinot Noir: An International Banking Spy Thriller by Lorraine Evanoff

BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER, MYSTERY
B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE, HISTORICAL FICTION

Multi-billionaire banker and philanthropist, Ekram M. Almasi, has just been murdered…

And there’s only one person who can uncover the mystery behind this international banking scandal:

Louise Moscow.

Able to handle a high-powered speedboat, an ex-lover, and a ginger-haired villain with equal ease, this international spy embarks on a journey that will take her to Monte Carlo, Paris, and Burgundy.

The amazing scenario, however, cannot hide a complicated and awful truth.

On her journey, Louise struggles against uncooperative witnesses, a mysterious vine disease, a gun-wielding monk, and a secret society.

Even though local investigators seem to have found the ideal culprit for the murder, the case is not as open-and-shut as it might seem…

Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren’tby Henry Cloud

Revitalize your relationships, put an end to getting burned–and start enjoying the healthy, balanced connection everyone wants and needs.

Too many of us have invested ourselves into relationships where things have gone wrong. You may have experienced being judged, manipulated controlled, or worse. The impact of being with an unsafe person can be damaging to your confidence, your trust in others, and even your health. And what's more, we either repeat the same mistakes of judgment over and over, or else simply give up on trying to have great, authentic relationships again.

Why do we choose the wrong people to get involved with? Is it possible to change? And if so, where does one begin?

Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend offer solid guidance for making safe choices in relationships, from family to friendship, romance, and work. Their expert insights will help you:

• Correct things within you that jeopardize your relational security
• Learn the 20 traits of untrustworthy people
• Recognize what makes people relationally safe
• Avoid unhealthy relationships
• Form positive relationships
• Become a safe person yourself

You'll discover why good people can get tangled in bad relationships. And you'll learn how to avoid repeating your own mistakes and how to pick safe, healthy people for the friends you make and the company you keep.

The Sandler Inquiryby Noel Hynd

Noel Hynd knows the ins and outs of Washington’s agencies both public and secret. – Publishers Weekly

A deadly and elusive man. A young woman seeking justice and retribution. A thirty-year-old secret from World War Two. A latter day showdown among British, American, and Soviet intelligence services.

Who was Karl Sandler? Wartime patriot? Or a ruthless and amoral monster who put his vast financial machine behind the highest bidder? Leslie McAdam calls him by another name: her father.

Based on a shocking and shameful episode in history that threatened to alter the course of the world’s economic future, The Sandler Inquiry tells a gripping and unforgettable story of espionage and intrigue, loyalty and love, set in the sprawling ragged violence-prone New York City of the 1970’s.

Determined to claim her rightful inheritance — and to uncover the shrouded past of the man she knew as her father — Leslie has come to Thomas Daniels, a New York attorney haunted by his own bloodstained family history. Yet not even Daniels can imagine what lies beneath decades-old secrets when he launches an inquiry into his client’s murky past. As he moves through the twisting labyrinth of the world’s intelligence community, he uncovers a monstrous link between the man who called himself Karl Sandler and a conspiracy reaching to the highest levels of government…in three countries. From America to Europe to Soviet Russia, he pursues a cold trail that is suddenly red-hot, as the violence of the past lives again and Daniels is stalked by a deadly adversary who must keep the truth buried at all costs.

Now available in a brand-new Amazon Kindle edition, it is a classic novel of World War II and its chilling aftermath from Noel Hynd, the author of FLOWERS FROM BERLIN.

Editorial Reviews:

“A HUMDINGER! Incredible tension, byzantine plotting, fascinating people. Keeps you off balance and guessing all the way. How it all works out is enthralling and chilling.” – Publishers Weekly.

“Fast moving, intriguing and very readable, this spy mystery gets its impact from its intricate plot and complex characterization. For those who revel in suspicious characters, sinister happenings and baffling mystery, Noel Hynd’s latest novel is a delight.” – The Christian Science Monitor.

“Noel Hynd had you glued to the last page! – Boston Globe

“Fast-paced and extremely well plotted…espionage, murder and romance are all intertwined in this up to the minute thriller… Keeps the reader on the edge of his seat!” – The Mirror Magazine (London)

“Hynd is a few notches above the Ludlums and Clancys of the world.” – Booklist

Are We There Yet?: The Epidemic of Risk, Aggression, and Distraction, its Impact to our Nation’s Roads, and a Practical Program to End the Resulting Deaths and Wrecksby Will Thornton

Are you safe driver? Been in a collision? Need to get a drivers license? Why do drivers speed? These and many other questions are answered in Are We There Yet?

It is an in depth look at an unseen epidemic that is on going every day in all the lives of drivers here in the U.S. (averaging 200 deaths daily)and in fact throughout the entire world (1.3+ million deaths every year). From how we all drive to an actionable plan to end this epidemic. The book will take you on a “trip” of self discovery that will challenge you as either a new driver or very experienced.

Are We There Yet? is an in depth look at the elephant in the room that has gone unrecognized far too long and predominantly ignored by too many drivers of what is essential to being safe, especially in our present driving culture. That of actual but unrecognized driving risk.

In each section of this book, there is a course of low risk exercises included as a basic plan for improving, not only an experienced drivers skills but also new drivers. Especially teen drivers who are often pegged as being unaware of risk and too willing to take risks.

A bonus section addresses the concerns that new adult drivers and concerned nervous parents may have around learning and teaching how to drive and suggestions for everything from getting lessons to taking the dreaded drive test and beyond.

The Agency Blueprint: The Business System That Leads to Successby Robert Patin

Every business starts out with an idea; the business owner endeavoring to make a dream a reality. Between starting the business and the realization of success, almost everything changes.

In the Agency Blueprint, Creative Agency financial expert Robert Patin draws on his experience to outline and demystify how businesses lose their way from the original vision. Through methodical processes, Patin outlines his tried-and-tested approaches to bringing businesses back in line with what entrepreneurs want their company to be. This book provides a refreshingly straightforward and insightful read, with plenty of real-life examples of its approaches implemented. The Agency Blueprint demonstrates that change is attainable and motivates the reader to accomplish their dreams.

Reclaiming Our Ownby Christopher Irons

When his nephew is kidnapped, former Army Ranger Brett tries to intervene but is himself taken hostage. He and his former Ranger team find it’s part of a deeper conspiracy.

Blood, mixed with dirt, is a familiar taste to him. As the dirt blends into the blood, it forms a pasty consistency that is difficult to spit out. There is enough of the mixture present to restrict his breathing. He turns his head to the right and coughs in an effort to clear his mouth.

It’s a weak attempt resulting only in a large dribble down the side of his cheek. His eyes are slow to open and his vision is blurred. Lifting his left hand, he reaches to the back of his head to inspect the pain and wetness. He uses he left arm as leverage to roll over onto his stomach. The concrete floor is cold on his face, but this position allows him to clear his mouth.

A change of position brings no relief to any of the pain. It’s a struggle to get both arms out from underneath his body. With palms down, he extends his arms and pushes his body back into a four-post position. His head feels like it weighs fifty pounds, as he lifts it to look for a way out. His vision starts to clear and a metal door appears in the distance.

Right hand forward, right knee forward, left hand forward, left knee forward, right hand forward, right knee… “Aaaaahhh!” His upper body collapses. His head bounces off the floor and his vision returns to a blur. Now on his left side, he squints his eyes to get a look at his ankle.

Blood streams from the rusted chain into his white socks. It’s a struggle to get back on all fours and push himself to the back wall, below the window.

The air is brisk, and the sun is rising. “Where the hell am I?”

The Joy Of Imperfection: A Stress-Free Guide To Silencing Your Inner Critic, Conquering Perfectionism, and Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself!by Damon Zahariades

Would you like to finally silence your inner critic and eliminate your fear of failure?

The Joy Of Imperfection is a step-by-step guide that’ll show you how to finally overcome your perfectionism and become the best version of yourself in the process.

Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, offers a complete action plan for curbing your perfectionistic tendencies and living without fear of others’ criticism and disapproval.

Carly and Starby Cynthia J Stone

All Carly wants for her 10th birthday is the newborn horse her Uncle Joe promised her. When she gets the call to come to the farm, she imagines herself astride an awesome black stallion, one that will win first place in next fall’s pet parade.After her birthday present turns out to be NOT what she expected, Carly gives up the idea of winning. She names the foal ‘Star’ and hopes for the best, despite discovering they share a trait: impossibly curly hair. Little does Carly know that Star has far greater gifts that will help her deal with a bigger problem: BULLIES.What Carly learns from Star sets her on a course where she’ll need all the courage — and kindness — she can muster.