Business & Investing

The Bargain by Aaron D. Gansky

The lives of everyone in Hailey–including his wife’s–are in his hands.

Ten articles in eight days is a tall order for any journalist, even for Polk Award winner Connor Reedly. But with a dying wife and an empty bank account, the promised payment of $250,000 is hard to turn down. More so, his enigmatic employer, Mason Becker, has insinuated Connor’s acceptance of the job will result in a supernatural healing of his beloved wife.

The people of Hailey, California–the subjects of Connor’s charged articles–are a secretive group, not willing to open up to strangers. When shots are fired and Connor is running for his life, he demands Mason answer his questions: Why are the articles so important? Is anyone going to publish them? Where is the money coming from? How can he be so confident that the completion of the articles will heal his wife?

Nothing in Connor s vast journalistic adventures–not Katrina, not September 11th, not even his first-hand experience in the genocide in Darfur–could prepare him for the answers Mason gives. Now, it seems, the lives of everyone in Hailey–including his wife’s–are in his hands.

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

With the publication of her first novel, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Carson McCullers, all of twenty-three, became a literary sensation. With its profound sense of moral isolation and its compassionate glimpses into its characters' inner lives, the novel is considered McCullers' finest work, an enduring masterpiece first published by Houghton Mifflin in 1940. At its center is the deaf-mute John Singer, who becomes the confidant for various types of misfits in a Georgia mill town during the 1930s. Each one yearns for escape from small town life. When Singer's mute companion goes insane, Singer moves into the Kelly house, where Mick Kelly, the book's heroine (and loosely based on McCullers), finds solace in her music. Wonderfully attuned to the spiritual isolation that underlies the human condition, and with a deft sense for racial tensions in the South, McCullers spins a haunting, unforgettable story that gives voice to the rejected, the forgotten, and the mistreated—and, through Mick Kelly, gives voice to the quiet, intensely personal search for beauty.

Richard Wright praised Carson McCullers for her ability "to rise above the pressures of her environment and embrace white and black humanity in one sweep of apprehension and tenderness." She writes "with a sweep and certainty that are overwhelming," said the New York Times. McCullers became an overnight literary sensation, but her novel has endured, just as timely and powerful today as when it was first published. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter is Carson McCullers at her most compassionate, endearing best.

Herbs for Natural Beauty: Create Your Own Herbal Shampoos, Cleansers, Creams, Bath Blends, and Moreby Rosemary Gladstar

Look great, smell wonderful, and feel good as you make your own homemade natural body care products. In this Storey BASICS® guide to holistic beauty, Rosemary Gladstar shares more than 30 simple recipes for cleansers, moisturizers, and creams comprised of essential oils and herbs. Make unique shampoos for lustrous, fragrant hair and learn Gladstar’s amazing five-step system for glowing skin. Skip the harsh commercial ingredients and use nature’s closet to keep your body healthy and beautiful. 

After Darkness Fallsby May Sage

They’ve exterminated an entire bloodline, purging the world of the only creatures vampires dread. Or so they think.

Chloe used to study hard, do everything right to pave a bright future, but children sometimes have to pay for their parents’ sins, and Chloe’s tab is pretty steep.
At twenty-six, when a series of attacks forces her to seek refuge in the notorious Institute of Paranormal Studies, Chloe sees it as a second chance to achieve her goals. She believes she has nothing to lose.
She couldn’t be more mistaken.

Levi has had centuries to observe the mortals and immortals of this world. He knows what the sassy woman who entered his domain is at first glance. A relic of the old days, so ancient that even an elder lord descended from the first immortals has reason to fear her.
He should slit her throat while he has the chance.
He should.

After Darkness Falls is a series of standalone paranormal romance novels.

Mine Forever #1by Weston Parker

I never gave a f*ck about my family’s billions.

I’m a military man, honorable and true.

But my damn brother felt differently. He had me tossed in prison for a crime I didn’t commit, and now, all I think about is revenge.

It slowly becomes an obsession until something finally breaks through the dark cloud.

My high school sweetheart.

It’s been ten years since graduation, and she isn’t a little smart-assed girl anymore.

She’s a woman. My woman.

I thought prison would undo me, but nothing could prepare me for the secret my girl held back from me.

A baby. A family. One I didn’t know I had.

And now my brother knows, too. He’ll use anything to destroy me, including my kid.

Money creates opportunity, but there’s a cost it requires.

The payment for wealth is high, and my brother is willing to go all in.

I might have started out honorable, but now?

There’s nothing this ex-con won’t do to keep his family safe.

Even kill.

Every good girl deserves a bad boy ~ Weston

This is book 1 in a three book series. You will need to read the other two books to finish the story.

The Twisted Love Series, Books 1-3by Stacy Eaton, Amy Manemann

“It is a real treat to find a series of police procedurals with a steamy, gritty, real-life type drama such as these. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series coming out.” Reviewer – Charles Smith

“This book should come with a warning label that says, *Do not read if you have a heart condition*.” Reviewer – Rhonda H

Now get the backstory and their first combined story all in one place with this 3-book set!

In LOVE LORN…
Determined to prove she’s more than just a pretty face, Detective Evie Harper works hard and trains even harder to be the very best. Her first homicide case will put her skills to the test as she and her partner, Detective Stephen Harris, track a ruthless serial killer terrorizing the west end of town. The Lovelorn killer may be one step ahead of them, but they’re closing in fast — until an immoral decision is made that leaves their partnership hanging in the balance.

In LOVE TORN…
Detective Kali Mann lives by her nickname: The Mann-Eater. She’s a true love them and leave them with no attachments–ever. She a hard-core, to the point, intense detective who takes her job seriously and she doesn’t always play nice with others. When her partner, Keith Harvard, finally gets her to take notice of him, the case they are working goes awry, and suddenly Kali is having emotions she’s not sure she wants. A major part of her past comes back to haunt her and just as she beings to open herself up, her life will be torn apart.

In LOVE INKED…
Detective Kali Mann returns from leave to find a new partner assignment. Not only is she bitter about recent events, but she’s irritated to be saddled with the model-beautiful rookie detective Evelyn Harper. What’s worse, Evie doesn’t just want to be partners–she’s striving to make them friends.

Another brutal Serial Killer is in town, and Evie finds that she has a lot to learn, especially when it comes to her new partner. Evie is not deterred, in fact, she’s determined to fit in and earn Kali’s respect, and maybe calm the waters between Kali and Detective Sergeant Greg Shavers in the process.

As Kali and Evie find their footing and search for clues to the recent murder, an explosion rocks their police family, and Kali and Evie team up with others to find the culprits responsible.

An action-packed full-length novel that takes you through the streets of Philly as you ride-along with Detectives Kali Mann and Evie Harper while they deal with crime, tragedy, and new romances.

REVIEWS:
“This is one of those books that just pulls you in with both hands and keeps you in its grip the whole way through.” Reviewer: Annie555

“Collaborative effort Love Inked (Book 3, The Twisted Love Series) by Stacy Eaton and Amy Manemann, is like a carnival ride that has drops and curves in all the right places.” – Reviewer LA Cox

The Twisted Love Series is an intense adult crime series with language, sexual situations, and detailed gritty crimes. Fans of Cheryl Bradshaw, Patrick Logan, Kendra Elliott, Melinda Leigh and J.D. Robb will enjoy the suspense and action of the series.

Buried Secretsby Elizabeth Meyette

When Jesse Graham almost runs over a “body” in the road one night, she is plunged into a labyrinth of secrets, lies and murder. All Jesse wants is a simple life teaching at St. Bart’s… and a chance at love with Joe Riley. She realizes that plan has been thwarted when puzzling occurrences at St. Bartholomew Academy for Girls get increasingly dangerous. The danger doesn’t just spring from the ghost who haunts the grounds of St. Bart’s, but from a sinister presence that is not ghostly at all. As she digs into the mystery, threats on her life and the life of her student escalate.

Which danger threatens her life the most? The ghost haunting her student or the secrets buried in the school?

Business Beyond Businessby Paul Edwards

To transform into the entrepreneur or leader who surpasses the money-focused basics of surviving and succeeding in business, one must prepare to transition into the stage of “significance.”

Through remaining selfless, communicating effectively and sharing knowledge to get power, Radically Generous Entrepreneurs can set this spirit and mindset in motion long before their balance sheets catch up.

People who follow this way of life become:

* Magnets instead of pushers
* Pro bono publicists
* People who profit through involvement with nonprofits
* People who build powerful relationships with powerful people
* Persuasive writers
* Content and character curators

Yes Vote: The Public Hearing Plan for Developers by Katie Coates

You must get approval for your real estate development project; you need the Public Hearing Plan

You need approval for your development at your upcoming public hearing so that you won’t lose money, lose face, and alienate your investors – or worse. You already know that the public hearing has its own pitfalls. You may even be lying awake nights worrying about them. For more than 20 years, Katie Coates has been helping her clients get approval at their public hearings, even on projects that have been deemed lost causes or “hopeless”. Her special blend of analysis, strategy and real-world experience will help you get approval, too.

In this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Overcome opposition
• Find supporters, even in a hostile environment
• Formulate a plan so you have a greater sense of control over your project’s destiny
• Get elected officials to listen to you instead of only listening to the opponents
• Prevail at the public hearing and get approval for your project

3 Clients in 30 Days: 30 Day Top Producer Blueprint For Real Estate Agents by Krista Mashore

What exactly are the top real estate agents doing to sell more houses and close more deals?

Krista Mashore asked 23 top producing agents what they would do it they moved to a new city and had to start from scratch – other than their vast real estate experience and this book is their answer.

This book will show you what national top producers would do from Day 1 through Day 30 to get 3 clients in 30 days if they had no clients, no listings, no deals and no reputation to rely on.

This book will provide you with proven, tangible, step-by-step marketing and business strategies for REALTORS® who want to master digital marketing and effective lead strategies that don’t require a large upfront investment, don’t require buying leads, chasing clients, or using old school strategies no one likes to do anyway!

Every real estate agent needs this book!

Here is a Small Sample Of What You’ll
Learn In These 30 Days Marketing Plans:
… You’ll get 23 complete blueprints for catapulting your business – in just 30 days!

… You’ll learn the fastest and most thorough methods to list homes, find buyers and close deals… (If you want to become a top agent, pay very close attention to this!)

… You’ll see the different social media & digital marketing strategies that help the top agents position themselves as experts in their market.

… You’ll discover referral and partnership opportunities available in almost every geographic area in the nation and learn the best techniques to garner new leads and build your brand visibility.

… You’ll determine your “unique selling position” and walk through exercises to help you set a strong foundation for your business, brand identity and establishing your market!

… You’ll create an arsenal of videos, (don’t worry, we’ll give you interesting topics to cover) to promote across your social media platforms and other entities to find new clients in your market.

… You’ll get insider intel on leveraging your time and systemizing your real estate business so that you can focus on income producing activities ONLY!

… You’ll establish a method for finding “hot neighborhoods” and ways to market them to your new audiences.

… You’ll learn that consistency is KEY! Consistency in daily rituals, consistency in social media outreach and most importantly consistency in following your blueprint to become your market’s expert agent.

…And That’s Just From A Few Of Our
REALTORS® Plans!