Tag: Contemporary Fiction

The Real Pandemicby Ava James

There is no denying that the Corona Virus pandemic had a far-reaching effect on humanity. One could potentially argue that the death toll was the least of the problems. Between crushing the economy, closing small businesses, laying people off, quarantining, closing schools, and not being able to visit family, our lives were turned upside down overnight. Children were no longer able to see their friends and were forced to wear masks all the time. No matter what political side of the fence you came from, there is no denying that this pandemic had a crippling effect on mental health. Suicide rates have increased in adults and children since the pandemic started. Depression and anxiety are worse than ever. If that is not bad enough, we have a major shortage of mental health care providers to help with this issue and long waiting lists to get into the ones we do have. In The Real Pandemic, alternative mental health options are discussed that allow you to not only heal during these tough times, but to thrive!

Bad Boy Bachelor Thanksgiving by Weston Parker

There’s only one thing I want spread out on my Thanksgiving table this year, and it’s not a turkey. It’s my new hire.

My assistants keep quitting, and apparently I’m the problem. Surely not.

I just haven’t found the right one. Until her.

And of all places to find her—a pumpkin farm.

There’s no way she’s cut out to work in my world, but I find myself offering her the job anyway.

Maybe it’s because she’s desperate to save her family farm.

No, it’s because I want her in my bed.

Mixing business and pleasure is a terrible idea, but this woman seems to be worth my downfall.

She’s ballsy, beautiful, and gets sh*t done.

Unfortunately for me, she’s also great at resisting what I know we both want.

It’s all business with her until I can’t think straight.

There’s only one thing on my mind, and it isn’t the holidays.

This woman is putting the bad in my big bad Thanksgiving Day parade.

She just doesn’t know how good it’s about to get.

Six Geese a Layingby Emily E K Murdoch

It’s 1817, with geese flocking just before Christmas—but Maria’s all alone…

Maria Fitzroy wants to do just two things this Christmas: avoid all questions about her matrimonial prospects, and see more of this strange Mr. Walter who appeared at Chalcroft asking strange questions.

He’s new to the village, mysterious and handsome, and has a strange fascination with Maria. Which absolutely should not get her heart racing. But an instinct that pulls her to him just as the geese are drawn across the sky keeps pulling Maria into Walter’s path, and before she knows it, scandalous kisses and games she should absolutely not be playing are pulling her away from her family.

His questions about her family continue as gossip about them starts to appear in the papers—but none of that matters. Not when Maria knows Walter is the one for her.

Six geese a laying in the farmyard, and Maria is about to give everything to the one man who sees her as something more…

This novella is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series which can be read in any order – but follow the numbers down for the best reading experience!

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade’s Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.

The Widow by Kaira Rouda

A husband with secrets. A wife with no limits. A riveting novel of marriage, privilege, and lies by Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of The Next Wife.

Jody Asher had a plan. Her charismatic husband, Martin, would be a political icon. She, the charming wife, would fuel his success. For fifteen congressional terms, they were the golden couple on the Hill. Life was good. Until he wasn’t.

Martin’s secret affair with a young staffer doesn’t bother Jody personally. But professionally? It’s a legacy killer. Soon a reporter gets word of this scandal in the making, and Martin’s indiscretions threaten to ruin everything Jody has accomplished.

When Martin suddenly dies, it’s a chance to change the narrative—but the reporter won’t let go of his lead. As the balance of power shifts in the Asher house and on the Hill, it’s time for Jody to take control. And there’s nothing the ruthless widow won’t do to secure the future she’s entitled to. Even if she has a secret of her own.

Snappedby C. M. Sutter

A half million readers can’t be wrong! Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C. M. Sutter.
Snap up this first book in the unputdownable FBI Agent Jade Monroe Thriller Series!

Murder happens in Houston, but when the most recent murders take on disturbing similarities, local law enforcement officers fear a serial killer is roaming their streets.

Former sheriff’s department sergeant Jade Monroe has just graduated from the FBI’s serial crimes unit in homicide and is called to Houston with her partner, J.T. Harper, to take on her first assignment—apprehending the person responsible for these gruesome crimes.

With victims piling up and the clock ticking, Jade and J.T. need to intensify their search because there’s no sign the killer is slowing down. After a late-night epiphany while she’s alone, Jade suddenly comes face to face with the killer, and now Jade is missing. The clock continues to tick—but this time it’s for her.

Reader reviews…
“Another nail biter!”
“For fans of murder and suspense this is a must read for you.”
“Never a dull moment.”
“Do NOT start this book if you only have a few minutes to read!”
“A gripping thriller. Very well written and hard to put down.”

Love by Accidentby Weston Parker

What happens in Vegas goes viral in Vegas. Wait…

Being the only child of America’s wealthiest man is painful at times.

But it only gets worse when your name changes in the middle of the night thanks to a drunken lovefest turned marriage.

It started with a fight with a pretty pink cocktail and ended with a not-so-pretty pink plastic ring on my finger.

And he was a perfect stranger. A very hot stranger, but that’s quite irrelevant now.

Oddly enough, an annulment isn’t in the cards for us.

You see, in order for my drunken mistake not to affect the lives of thousands of innocent children, I need to convince my husband to stay married to me for at least six months.

But it’s never that easy, is it?

The poor boy has to deal with my dad and my ex who are working together to marry me off.

And not to my husband. But he’s a keeper.

Now to convince him that our love by accident is turning into a happy ever after.

It is for me at least.

Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston

Psychology Confidentialby John Martin

Have you ever wondered about ANYTHING to do with psychology?

Sure you have

Psychology Confidential is an opportunity to plunge deep into the world of psychology through the intimate, humorous and uniquely informed perspective of Dr. John Martin. In stories, anecdotes, tales and adventures taken from his own life and career, Dr. John provides readers with insights on the curious, sometimes crazy, findings and people of psychology (including himself!), his world travels (especially to Africa), and fascinating animal psychology.

Psychology Confidential chronicles Dr. John’s journey through the world of psychology as student, teacher, researcher and therapist. Along the way, he offers candid reflections on his work with veterans, their trauma, as well as the journey of faith he took to heal his own.

Unlike other books about psychology, Psychology Confidential is a deeply personal and applied exploration of how psychology shows up in and shapes our own lives. Unlike memoirs or autobiographies, Dr. John’s stories give a unique perspective on the development of the field he studied and contributed to for so many years.

In the pages of this book, you’ll discover:

Ways to navigate common perceptions and misconceptions about psychology.
Where it can be applied to deepen and enrich your life and relationships.
The rich, funny, and hard-won insights from one man’s journey through it all
Dr. John’s tour through psychology provides food for the soul and a richly informative glimpse into a world that is rarely presented so intimately and honestly.

The Biggest Bluffby Maria Konnikova

A New York Times bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book

“The tale of how Konnikova followed a story about poker players and wound up becoming a story herself will have you riveted, first as you learn about her big winnings, and then as she conveys the lessons she learned both about human nature and herself.” —The Washington Post

It’s true that Maria Konnikova had never actually played poker before and didn’t even know the rules when she approached Erik Seidel, Poker Hall of Fame inductee and winner of tens of millions of dollars in earnings, and convinced him to be her mentor. But she knew her man: a famously thoughtful and broad-minded player, he was intrigued by her pitch that she wasn’t interested in making money so much as learning about life. She had faced a stretch of personal bad luck, and her reflections on the role of chance had led her to a giant of game theory, who pointed her to poker as the ultimate master class in learning to distinguish between what can be controlled and what can’t. And she certainly brought something to the table, including a Ph.D. in psychology and an acclaimed and growing body of work on human behavior and how to hack it. So Seidel was in, and soon she was down the rabbit hole with him, into the wild, fiercely competitive, overwhelmingly masculine world of high-stakes Texas Hold’em, their initial end point the following year’s World Series of Poker.

Crescent City Connectionby Julie Smith

“Sizzles with action … the most memorable of the series.” The Monterey Herald
“… characteristically Smith, full of surprises.”The Santa Barbara News-Press
A POWERFUL TALE OF JUSTICE GONE AWRY … SPICY SUSPENSE, DELICIOUS SURPRISES, AND GRITTY REALISM
Crescent City Connection (formerly Crescent City Kill) is the SEVENTH book in the Edgar Award-winning Skip Langdon series by Julie Smith

Sure, New Orleans is known for corruption, but suddenly the good guys get a break—an honest police chief. And then someone guns him down. When a terrifying organization called The Jury takes out the cop-killer, Detective Skip Langdon’s on the case. But no one cares! After all, the guy was a cop-killer.

Skip cares really a lot—because she suspects The Jury’s the brainchild of her old nemesis, self-described preacher Errol Jacomine. And because other lives are at stake—those of Jacomine’s granddaughter Lovelace and his younger son Isaac. Eager to add Lovelace to his maniacal fold, Jacomine has Lovelace kidnapped, but she escapes and flees to the bohemian home of her Uncle Isaac, an artist and true eccentric known as The White Monk. Isaac’s taken a vow of silence, but uncle and niece manage to communicate and form a bond that could save both their lives. And Langdon comes up with a plan so clever even the FBI can’t shout her down.

“A superbly written piece of drama, even by Smith’s high standards … plenty of subplots to keep things moving…(and) a wonderful description of the city’s bizarre Easter parades” -The State (Columbia, SC)

“Serious suspense… Smith’s colorful characterizations and the showdown with Jacomine make this an excellent addition to the series.” -Publishers Weekly

“If it’s gritty realism you’re craving, gently simmered with spicy suspense and marvelously memorable characters, Smith is the perfect New Orleans tour guide.” —The Clarion-Ledger

For fans of twisty, psychologically astute, heavily atmospheric stories by authors like Nevada Barr, Laura Lippmann, Ace Atkins, and Randy Wayne White.

Love by Accidentby Weston Parker

What happens in Vegas goes viral in Vegas. Wait…

Being the only child of America’s wealthiest man is painful at times.

But it only gets worse when your name changes in the middle of the night thanks to a drunken lovefest turned marriage.

It started with a fight with a pretty pink cocktail and ended with a not-so-pretty pink plastic ring on my finger.

And he was a perfect stranger. A very hot stranger, but that’s quite irrelevant now.

Oddly enough, an annulment isn’t in the cards for us.

You see, in order for my drunken mistake not to affect the lives of thousands of innocent children, I need to convince my husband to stay married to me for at least six months.

But it’s never that easy, is it?

The poor boy has to deal with my dad and my ex who are working together to marry me off.

And not to my husband. But he’s a keeper.

Now to convince him that our love by accident is turning into a happy ever after.

It is for me at least.

Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston

Psychology Confidentialby John Martin

Have you ever wondered about ANYTHING to do with psychology?

Sure you have

Psychology Confidential is an opportunity to plunge deep into the world of psychology through the intimate, humorous and uniquely informed perspective of Dr. John Martin. In stories, anecdotes, tales and adventures taken from his own life and career, Dr. John provides readers with insights on the curious, sometimes crazy, findings and people of psychology (including himself!), his world travels (especially to Africa), and fascinating animal psychology.

Psychology Confidential chronicles Dr. John’s journey through the world of psychology as student, teacher, researcher and therapist. Along the way, he offers candid reflections on his work with veterans, their trauma, as well as the journey of faith he took to heal his own.

Unlike other books about psychology, Psychology Confidential is a deeply personal and applied exploration of how psychology shows up in and shapes our own lives. Unlike memoirs or autobiographies, Dr. John’s stories give a unique perspective on the development of the field he studied and contributed to for so many years.

In the pages of this book, you’ll discover:

Ways to navigate common perceptions and misconceptions about psychology.
Where it can be applied to deepen and enrich your life and relationships.
The rich, funny, and hard-won insights from one man’s journey through it all
Dr. John’s tour through psychology provides food for the soul and a richly informative glimpse into a world that is rarely presented so intimately and honestly.

The Dawn of Peaceby Rebecca Hefner

From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner

Before the end of hatred, there was the dawn of peace…

Two immortals from warring species save each other’s lives as the conflict rages on.
Alrec, the hulking Vampyre warrior, spares her first.
Years later, Kilani, the fierce, uncompromising Slayer, returns the favor.
Stuck in her remote cabin, their bond grows as Kilani warily nurses her injured Vampyre, determined to deny her growing desire for the man with deep, knowing eyes and mesmerizing fangs.
And, of course, there’s only one bed…

The sizzling prequel to the Etherya’s Earth paranormal romance saga

This novella is brought to you by an author who adores her readers and always wanted to write a prequel for the series that launched her career. Written for both current and new readers, this steamy, heartfelt story has brand-new characters and a HEA.

We Are Alpha Dogsby Douglas Bowers

Finding themselves profoundly disappointed by their human family, being left home from the family vacation they have always been a part of, and having to take care of themselves, seven Dogs have to decide what to do next. Do they run off and find a new home, or wait for the family to return only to do just what they are told to do? Or do they decide to write their own story, dream big and seek to realize their full potential?

Regardless of what they decide, how do they organize themselves to deal with the unforeseen problems that come up? How can they find the resources they need when no one thinks they can? How do they realize their dreams and become the legendary Dogs they can become?

If you find yourself in a similar situation, can you follow their lead and write your own future, solve problems, and find the needed resources for you to do something truly special? Can you also become legendary? Therein lies a tale of accomplishment you can follow. You, too, can become special in your world, and perhaps even legendary.

Here Be Dragonsby Kevin Adema

On ancient maps, unknown spaces – those yet to be charted – were indicated by the symbol of a dragon. It was a clear warning:

Be afraid, for beyond this point, we have no clear understanding.

Because of digital, deep-seated, transformational changes occurred in the behaviors and expectations of societies, cultures and individuals. Marketing failed to navigate the impact this had on the brand-customer relationship causing radical erosion in brand value, engagement, loyalty, and trust.

Here Be Dragons insightfully unpacks and equips brands for the mandatory journey they must now take using the Quadring Engagement Matrix – a roadmap traveling from understanding why the failures happened to a place of powerful marketing leadership and consumer-centric, loyal engagement in today’s digital-first world.

One Night in Vegasby Jacob Parker

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, until it doesn’t.

It was one hot night and I wanted so much more.

But the next morning, she was gone.

The only thing she took with her was my heart.

I never figured love at first sight was real, but it was.

Skip forward eight years later and guess who shows up needing a job?

Just so happens that I need an assistant.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

She’s a smart cookie, though, and feels the tension between us.

I’m not sure if it’s lust, love, or my need for revenge, but I’m not giving up without a fight.

My lover turned enemy, and now all I want is to pay her back in full—or do I?

Funny how one night in Vegas turns into my need for forever.

Faking Mr. Rightby K.C. Crowne

“Let’s REALLY give them something to gossip about.”

Levi’s nothing like I remembered.

Once the nerd from school two years my junior.

Desperately trying to hide his crush.

Now he’s built like a stallion. Tall enough to tower any man.

And pulls off a flannel shirt like no mountain man I know. Hairy chest and all. Yet, I soon realize the heart beating behind that chest is jaded and broken.

We have one major thing in common: a small-town obsessed with our love lives.

So we’ve made a pact. A game of pretend.

But as the lines start to blur – I feel like the real fool.

They say rules are meant to be broken.

They probably should have added that hearts are too.

I may have given my heart to a man who can’t love me back.

And in about 9 months my life will be changed forever.

This is a FULLY standalone novel from my Mountain Men of Liberty series. This is Levi Callaghan’s love story and a small-town, friends-to-lovers, fake marriage, surprise pregnancy romance. Each book can be read on its own. Transport yourself into this charming and magical mountain town as we follow several rugged mountain men in their quests to find lasting love. Enjoy! I know I did!

Nevermoreby Kathryn Le Veque

Welcome to a Gothic Medieval Romance novella sure to thrill and chill!

An abbey rooted in local legend.
A nun fearful for her life.
And a Mother Abbess who rules by Satan’s right hand.

Can Atreus de Norville save the woman he loves from the clutches of evil?

Mariana de Allerston was committed to the cloister of Whitby Abbey by her father who deemed her incorrigible for a tryst with a stable servant. For a noble family, that was a deeply shameful thing. They trusted that the nuns of Whitby would cure their daughter’s craving for unworthy flesh. But what Mariana’s father didn’t realize was that Whitby Abbey was under the control of a demon.

The Mother Abbess, formerly known as Gunilda Dunsley.

Enter Atreus de Norville. From the powerful de Norville family of Northwood Castle, a chance encounter with the lovely and fragile Mariana proved to be love at first sight for Atreus. Two years of wooing the postulate under the nose of the Mother Abbess has brought them to this point. On this very night, they intended to run away together and be married.

But the Mother Abbess knows of the plans.

Death awaits Mariana, though she does not know it yet. When she does not show up at the appointed place and time to meet Atreus, it is up to Atreus to locate – and save – Mariana before the Mother Abbess buries yet one more young woman alive, covering years of failure, evil, and greed.

Will Atreus be in time?

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(Note: The hero’s brother is the star of CASTLE OF BONES, the companion novella)

Castle of Bonesby Kathryn Le Veque

A Medieval Gothic tale sure to satisfy your craving for spooks and ghouls and all things frightening!

A castle layered with secrets…

A family living a curse…

Will a knight in shining armor be enough to save them?

Castle Draygon is a castle with more than one mystery. When Hermes de Norville rides into the village at the base of the castle, little does he know how his life is going to change. A chance meeting with a woman the villagers call the Angel of Death changes his stars.

And so begins a complex and dark tale.

Castle Draygon is rife with curses and legends, so Hermes discovers. But above the whispers and rumors hovers an evil over the castle that controls its occupants. Hermes can’t help his attraction Catrine de la Pare, the woman known to the villagers as the Angel of Death, but Catrine’s story is as complex as the legends behind Castle Draygon itself. Reeling from the loss of his wife and riddled with grief, Hermes finds purpose when it comes to Catrine. She doesn’t deserve the reputation she’s been given by superstitious villagers and it’s up to Hermes to save Catrine and her brother, a man known as The Dragon, from the evil that hangs over Castle Draygon.

Can Hermes break the curse? Or will the evil in the tower overtake him, too?

Join Hermes and Catrine in a romantic Gothic Medieval tale.

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(Note: The hero’s brother is the star of NEVERMORE, a companion novella.)

Looks Good on Paper by Kilby Blades

Writing penpal letters on his brother’s behalf was Nico’s first mistake. Letting Zuri believe he’s a humble craftsman was his second. Just as Nico realizes that Zuri is his ideal woman, she announces a trip to Italy. But how will he explain his deception without losing the girl of his paper dreams?

How to Beat Burnout with Gratitudeby M DE CARVALHO

Discover the signs of burnout, how to cope with it and how to beat it for good!
Do you feel exhausted, hopeless, emotionally unstable, or get angry easily?
If you answered yes to the questions above, you may be suffering from burnout and this book can help you!!!

Burnout is a silent enemy that has some precursors and signs that we can identify. During a spiral, coping mechanisms are critical for recovery, but only with self-awareness and the power of gratitude, we can beat burnout for good.

People in different professions started to suffer from this condition, first responders, healthcare providers, office workers, teachers, athletes, and parents. This can affect anyone and it is time to bring awareness about this issue affecting our society.

Humans have two sets of basic needs for survival; physiological and psychological. While the first one is well-known, not much attention has been given to psychological needs, which if unbalanced, can be the source of problems affecting our mental and emotional health, ultimately impacting our physical health.

In this book you will:

Learn about the signs of burnout
Learn about coping mechanisms, types, and which ones to lean on
Learn strategies to overcome and defeat burnout
Become aware of your psychological needs, identify what really matters in life, shape your mind, unlock the power of gratitude and start living a life full of joy without stress. Make your life simple.
ACTION: Take back control of your life, Start by buying this book NOW!

You Are My Reasonby Willow Winters

From USA Today best-selling author Willow Winters comes an intense romance with second chances, secrets and a twist.

Mason Thatcher gave me chills when I first laid eyes on him. The good kind. The kind that make your body ache, and your heart hammer.

It’s not fair that his touch eased my pain.
That his lips on mine made my worries vanish.
That his love gave me a reason to breathe again.

With him I felt complete, as if fate had given me a second chance.

Then I learned the truth: the sins and secrets of what had really brought us together.
I only hope we could go back. I never could have imagined this.

You Are My Reason is book 1 in the You Are Mine duet and should be read first.

Love Unraveledby Rose Phillips

They are masters of charades, but can they fool their hearts?

Countess Sophia Tessaro is the toast of London. A wealthy widow, she is free to do as she pleases…and she does. Courted by a duke, surrounded by admirers and good friends, she has created the perfect façade for spying on the elite and aiding Britain in its intelligence operations. Her goal is to see the end of the little emperor in France. Only then can she find a measure of peace from the past.

Gaston Armand, the Marquis de Lyon, has never forgotten the girl who saved him from the streets of Paris during the storming of the Bastille. Nor has he forgiven her for betraying him years later. He seeks Sophia out for one purpose. To hurt her as she had him. But the woman she has become confounds him, and he wants to both walk away and hold her in his arms once again.

When Gaston threatens Sophia’s carefully constructed persona, she agrees to his proposal—to allow him integral involvement in her life for one month. She is determined to see him gone when the agreement ends.

Gaston has other plans. Can he recapture the heart that long ago stole his?

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Honorable Intentions
Love Denied
Love Abandoned
Love Unraveled

Rebellion’s Fireby Mary Lancaster

“The MacHeths are coming!”

By 1156, Malcolm MacHeth, one time Earl of Ross, languishes a prisoner in Roxburgh Castle while his rampaging sons raise rebellion in his name. Optimistically, the King of Scots promises the earldom of Ross to landless Norman knight, Sir William de Lanson, if he can somehow defeat the infamous MacHeths.

It wasn’t quite how William’s disgraced wife Christian dreamed of coming home. Capture by the strange and ferocious Adam MacHeth was hardly part of her plan either, although she and William quickly become pawns in his.

Adam, warrior and seer, fights for his father’s freedom and for his family’s right to claim the kingdom of the Scots. Plagued by waking dreams which threaten his sanity and his life, he’s learned to use his prophecies to further his family’s goals. But when he abducts his enemy’s lady, his dreams and his desires are suddenly more personal.

Surrounded by intrigue, ambition and betrayal, Christian must choose between loyalty and love in order to keep a fragile peace for her people and for the man she loves beyond life.

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Last Flame of Alba
Book1: Rebellion’s Fire
Book 2: A Constant Blaze
Book 3: Burning Embers

*Note: Rebellion’s Fire was previously published as Rebel of Ross. This second edition contains new material for readers to enjoy.

The Do-Overby T L Swan

In this sexy installment of the Miles High Club series from bestselling author T L Swan, a billionaire playboy goes incognito on a backpacking trip in Europe. But how long can he hide from love?

I’m wealthy, powerful, and able to get any woman I want.

So why do I feel so empty inside?

In search of a deeper me, I take a sabbatical from my privileged life. One year of backpacking around Europe: a new identity, no contacts, and no money. Not a bad plan, I think.

Until I get there.

A crowded hostel room, body odor, and beer bongs—there are no words for the fresh hell I’ve landed in.

But amid the chaos, I meet my new roommate, Hayden Whitmore. She sleeps in the bed opposite me, and I openly admit to staring at her more than I sleep. Beautiful, innocent, and smart. Not my usual type but perhaps the perfect woman.

There’s just one small problem with the divine Miss Hayden. She’s totally unaffected by my charm. Nothing is working, and now, I’ve been friend zoned.

What?

But the good thing about me is that I’m an incredible problem solver, and I’ve come up with a diabolical plan. I’m going to slide right in under her friend zone. Be the best damn friend she ever had, hold her hand, make her laugh, and spoon with her in bed.

But now there’s another problem.

Hayden is the one who is sliding under my skin, and maybe friendship isn’t enough.

If The Shoe Fitsby Laurie LeClair

“One of the best Cinderella stories I’ve ever read…” 5 star review from grtgram

This modern day Cinderella doesn’t want the glass slipper or Prince Charming… Love? Seriously?

Charlotte (Charlie) King has more important things to do, like saving her late father’s beloved King’s Department Store. However, she’s been going toe-to-toe with her stepmother—who holds the purse strings—for years now. And guess what the cockamamie idea she’s come up with this time? Find grooms for her sheltered stepsisters! As if that’s doable anytime soon!

Arriving for dinner to meet the all-female King family, billionaire bachelor Alexander (Alex) Royale, dubbed by society newspapers as Prince Charming, doesn’t hold out any hope in finding his future bride—the marriage of convenience and the baby carriage to soon follow that his ailing grandparents long for—among the King sisters. That’s until Charlie crashes into him…

Charlie’s heart just went thump or was that all her best laid plans? And Alex instantly forgets about a business-like marriage. He tries to win Charlie over, but she’s got other ideas. He’s dragged into being a part of her new fairy tale ad campaign, The Charmings, based on them. Can a guy ever get a break?

Now can Alex convince Charlie to give love a real chance or will their families’ dreams pull them apart forever?

If you like funny romantic comedies, lively banter, and heartwarming happily-ever-afters then you’ll love Laurie LeClair’s modern day retelling of the classic fairy tale Cinderella!

Download your free ebook copy of If The Shoe Fits and start the first installment in the bestselling Once Upon A Romance Series today!

“I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. Looking for more books by this author.” 5 star review from Barbara A. Jones “bj”

Just The Way You Areby Beth Moran

THE TOP 10 BESTSELLER
A novel about friendship, romance and learning to love yourself – just the way you are.
When Olivia Tennyson – or Ollie to her friends – was sixteen, she wrote a Dream List of all the things she wanted for her life, including a happy marriage and a family. But at twenty-nine, Ollie is single, living at home with her over-protective and manipulative mother, and is feeling like her dreams are getting further out of reach.

It’s time for a change.

It’s time to take matters into her own hands.

Without telling her mum, or more importantly, asking her permission, Ollie finds the perfect place to start her new life. End Cottage has a duck-egg blue front door, a garden that leads to acres of forest, and definitely counts as her dream home.

Now all Ollie has to do is complete the rest of her list and find out who she really is, before she can imagine any romance coming into her life. After all, how is she going to find her dream man in the middle of a forest…

Reading Beth Moran’s gorgeous novels makes every day better. Uplifting, smart, with unforgettable characters and gorgeous settings, it’s impossible not to fall in love with a Beth Moran story. Perfect for all fans of Jill Mansell, Julie Houston, and Jenny Colgan.

Praise for Beth Moran:

‘Life-affirming, joyful and tender.’ Zoe Folbigg

‘Every day is a perfect day to read this.’ Shari Low

‘A British author to watch.’ Publisher’s Weekly

Germinationby Seth Ring

For John Sutton, things are finally looking up… For now…

The farm is running smoothly, the local bandits have been pacified, and he is starting to understand how magic works. Though none of that will matter if he can’t get his Doom Points under control.

As Ellie seeks to join the ranks of Class Holders, the mystery surrounding her grandmother grows and the two of them set off to discover the truth. But her legacy as a Witch is not the only mystery that needs to be explored. A strange plant is growing in Ferdie’s field, and it’s given John a new quest.

Meanwhile, a secret organization spreading its tendrils of influence throughout the war-weary world is plotting to destroy the fragile peace John fought so hard to achieve. As the shadows that surround this world are peeled back, he’ll need every ounce of wisdom and restraint he has ever possessed to keep from blowing the whole thing up himself.

Don’t miss the continuation of the bestselling Fantasy LitRPG Series by Seth Ring, author of Nova Terra. Get your copy today and explore a world whose secrets have been buried under decades of war.

About the Series: Mixing slice-of-life with epic fantasy action, mystery, magic, cultivation, and a broken game system that seems determined to make everything as hard as possible for the already overpowered protagonist, this LitRPG/GameLit series is perfect for readers who enjoy exploring rich worlds and complex characters

Sorcerer Rising (Virgil McDane Series Book 1) by E. Nathan Sisk

You go and burn down one little world, and everyone gets upset.

Virgil McDane was a powerful Wizard, an explorer, scholar, and soldier. A member of the Wizard’s Guild, he had spent most his life traversing the Aetherial edges of reality, where mind and matter become one and the same, delving into the mist to extract wonders great and small.

One mistake later and he was cast from the Guild. Stripped of his magic, he finds himself locked out of his own mind, struggling just to pay his rent. Now, as a Sorcerer, his education stolen, his magic in shambles, he takes any job he can get, no matter the risk and no matter who’s asking.

With Virgil’s prospects dwindling, Cyrus Aberland appears like a rope to a drowning man. He is one of the wealthiest men in the world and his fortune has been earned through inventions that rival even the greatest achievements of the wise ones. He has an axe to grind, an expedition to fund, and he knows just the man to lead it if he wants to piss off the Guild.

The job?

The Wizards call it the Arcus. Everyone else just calls it the Rainbow.

After centuries of sudden appearances, striking like lightning in the dark, disappearing just as quickly, it has appeared outside Mare City. The masses have assembled to find its source, to chase its legend, the wealth and power promised at Rainbow’s end.

Join Virgil on this action-packed journey as he guides a group of explorers through a world half-formed, its edges raw and malleable, filled with dangers formed from memory and thought. Journey with him as he struggles to protect both them and himself, endeavors to unwind the mystery of the Rainbow, and ultimately seeks to reclaim the power that was once at his fingertips.

If You Could See What I See by Cathy Lamb

A widow finds solace working in her family’s lingerie shop in this heartwarming novel by the author of A Different Kind of Normal.

For decades, the women in Meggie O’Rourke’s family have run Lace, Satin, and Baubles, a lingerie business that specializes in creations as exquisitely pretty as they are practical. The dynamic in Meggie’s family, however, is perpetually dysfunctional. In fact, if Meggie weren’t being summoned back to Portland, Oregon, by her grandmother, she’d be inclined to stay away all together.

Since her husband’s death a year ago, Meggie’s emotions have been in constant flux, and so has her career as a documentary filmmaker. Finding ways to keep the family business afloat—and dealing with her squabbling sister and cousin—will at least give her a temporary focus. To draw customers to their website, Meggie decides to interview relatives and employees about their first bras and favorite lingerie. She envisions something flip and funny, but the confessions that emerge are unexpectedly poignant. There are stories of first loves and aching regrets, passionate mistakes and surprising rendezvous. And as the revelations illuminate her family’s past, Meggie begins to find her own way forward.

With warmth and unflinching humor, If You Could See What I See explores the tender truths we keep close—and what can happen when we find the courage to bare them to the world.

The Contrary Debutanteby Emily E K Murdoch

Emerald de Petras will not get married, and her rambunctious family cannot make her.

The definition of a wallflower, Emerald hates Society: all those people looking at her, judging her, pointing and gossiping about her family. She won’t have it, and she’ll never marry and provoke even more tittle tattle.

She is hardly a debutante anymore, however, and her contrary ways forces her mother to make a desperate agreement. Emerald will attend ten more balls this Season…and then no more. She’ll be freed from her obligation to her family to marry, and that will be an end to it.

Delighted to find a way out, it was rather inconvenient that Robert Ainsworth, Marquis of Swindmore, decided she was a challenge.

After all, what recently divorced man didn’t want a challenge?

Following a humiliating divorce, he’s just about managed to keep quiet. Robert sees something in Emerald that no one else does. Wallflower, yes—but there’s something deep and passionate in those shy green eyes.

As Emerald tries to fight the growing attraction she knows can go nowhere, and Robert begins to realize his teasing flirtation is becoming so much more, there’ll be scandal despite both their best efforts before long.

Can a contrary debutante with no wish to marry and a Marquis with no faith left in love find something truly special?

This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order, but is best enjoyed in sequence.

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The de Petras Saga
Book 1 – The Misplaced Husband
Book 2 – The Impoverished Dowry
Book 3 – The Contrary Debutante
Book 4 – The Determined Mistress
Book 5 – The Convenient Engagement

Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World by Denise Duffield-Thomas

Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It’s time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!

‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-School

Feeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!

With her trademark humour and down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas shares the invaluable business and counterintuitive millionaire mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set you on the path of abundance – without all the hard work.

You’ll discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for your personality, and learn key concepts – such as the Golden Goose and the Keyless Life – to help you work less and earn more. Plus, Denise talks you through the small but important details of being an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create success.

This is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published as Chillpreneur.

Flagler Beach Fiction Series Complete by Armand Rosamilia

The Complete Flagler Beach Fiction Series in one massive box set release!

All Seven books:

Kokomo’s Café Complete

Golden Lion Café Complete

J And J Fitness Complete

Flagler Fish Company Complete

Nerdz Comics And More Complete

Change Jar Books Complete

Bahama Mama’s Complete

190,000+ words! Fun beach read! Contemporary fiction! Read about the real Flagler Beach!

Lady Amelia Takes a Loverby Sofie Darling

The last thing Lady Amelia Windermere needs is another family scandal. But how can she possibly resist the wild, passionate Duke of Ripon?

Welcome to book 1 in the electrifying new series Windermeres in Love by bestselling and award-winning author Sofie Darling.

A proper English lady…

A little time in beautiful Italy is just what Lady Amelia Windermere and her eccentric family need while their latest scandal dies down. Amelia is hard at work on their triumphant return to London society when she meets Lord Tristan Carteret, Duke of Ripon, a sculptor who is too wild for any proper lady.

Meets a dissolute Duke…

Tristan isn’t eager to let go of la dolce vita that he’s enjoyed in Florence—until he meets Amelia. She may appear to be one more uptight debutante, but he soon realizes that there’s a talented artist and a passionate woman just aching to emerge. If only she can forget what society says and concentrate on what she feels when she’s with him.

And that’s how Lady Amelia Takes a Lover…

Exploring their art leads to Amelia and Tristan exploring much more than stone or canvas. But Amelia knows that indulging her desire for the dissolute Duke comes with a price—more scandal! Tristan refuses to give up on the real Amelia just because of society’s rules, but can he sway her to make him her future?

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade’s Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.

Windermeres in Love
Book 1 – Lady Amelia Takes a Lover
Book 2 – Lord Archer Catches a Contessa
Book 3 – Miss Windermere Woos a Highlander
Book 4 – Lady Delilah Dares a Duke

Spirit of a Kyrie (Sky Lands) by T. L. Rese

A young girl dreams of becoming one of the greatest knights of all…

In a white desert at a time of famine, Kit is among the starving children who beg and thieve the streets. Until one day, she discovers she has the makings of a great knight. Becoming a knight would bring her family wealth and prestige, but it also means risking her life to pass the Tests…

Each book in the Sky Lands series is a standalone. The books can be read in any order.

Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative by Eric Maisel

Make the most of your creative and intellectual gifts by overcoming the unique challenges they bring with this guide by the author of Natural Psychology.

Many smart and creative people experience unique challenges as a result of their valuable gifts. These can range from anxiety and over-thinking to mania, depression, and despair. In Why Smart People Hurt, creativity coach Dr. Eric Maisel pinpoints these often-devastating challenges and offers solutions based on the groundbreaking principles and practices of natural psychology.

Are you still searching for meaning after all these years? Many smart people struggle with reaching for or maintaining success because, after all of the work they put into attaining it, it still seems meaningless. In Why Smart people Hurt, Dr. Maisel will teach you how to stop searching for meaning and create it for yourself.

In Why Smart People Hurt, you will find:
· Evidence that you are not alone in your struggles
· Strategies for coping with a brain that goes into overdrive at the drop of a hat
· Questions that will help you create your own personal roadmap to a calm and meaningful life

Lady Amelia Takes a Loverby Sofie Darling

The last thing Lady Amelia Windermere needs is another family scandal. But how can she possibly resist the wild, passionate Duke of Ripon?

Welcome to book 1 in the electrifying new series Windermeres in Love by bestselling and award-winning author Sofie Darling.

A proper English lady…

A little time in beautiful Italy is just what Lady Amelia Windermere and her eccentric family need while their latest scandal dies down. Amelia is hard at work on their triumphant return to London society when she meets Lord Tristan Carteret, Duke of Ripon, a sculptor who is too wild for any proper lady.

Meets a dissolute Duke…

Tristan isn’t eager to let go of la dolce vita that he’s enjoyed in Florence—until he meets Amelia. She may appear to be one more uptight debutante, but he soon realizes that there’s a talented artist and a passionate woman just aching to emerge. If only she can forget what society says and concentrate on what she feels when she’s with him.

And that’s how Lady Amelia Takes a Lover…

Exploring their art leads to Amelia and Tristan exploring much more than stone or canvas. But Amelia knows that indulging her desire for the dissolute Duke comes with a price—more scandal! Tristan refuses to give up on the real Amelia just because of society’s rules, but can he sway her to make him her future?

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade’s Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.

Windermeres in Love
Book 1 – Lady Amelia Takes a Lover
Book 2 – Lord Archer Catches a Contessa
Book 3 – Miss Windermere Woos a Highlander
Book 4 – Lady Delilah Dares a Duke

Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World by Denise Duffield-Thomas

Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It’s time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!

‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-School

Feeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!

With her trademark humour and down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas shares the invaluable business and counterintuitive millionaire mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set you on the path of abundance – without all the hard work.

You’ll discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for your personality, and learn key concepts – such as the Golden Goose and the Keyless Life – to help you work less and earn more. Plus, Denise talks you through the small but important details of being an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create success.

This is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published as Chillpreneur.

Capturing Her Highland Keeperby Maeve Greyson

Lyla knows she needs something—she just doesn’t know what.

Lyla Smythe is restless with that same uncomfortable edginess that always hits before a major life shakeup. She just needs to stay busy and ignore the feeling. Maybe it’s because her annoying sister moved in. Opposites in every way, at least they share a love of the stars.

Armed with homemade wine, they watch a meteor shower. But the wine must be tainted. One minute, they’re retching in the night, the next, it’s morning. And Edinburgh has somehow become a tiny hamlet. Before Lyla can sort it out, riders approach. The leader, a fiercely handsome man, sets her sixth sense buzzing.

Grant knows what he needs—but he’s afraid to repeat the past.

After his uncle’s execution, Chieftain Grant Reddoch trusts very few. When he comes upon two strangely dressed women acting addled, he’s certain they are spies. Best take them prisoner. Keep allies close. Keep those you don’t trust closer. The one called Lyla unnerves him. She clouds his judgement with the endearing friendliness of an irresistible puppy.

With growing political unrest, the last thing he needs are distractions. But the more he’s around Lyla, the more he needs her. And so, they wed. Then she tells him of her past and forces him to realize his error. He needs a wife and mother to his bairns. Not a woman suffering from lunacy. He locks her away for her own safety. Like he should have done with his first wife before she hanged herself.

Lyla knows she can make Grant happy and be a good mother to his children—if only he will let her. One way or another, she will capture her Highland keeper and love him until he has no choice but to accept time travel and love her as fiercely as she loves him.

Looking for a sigh-worthy page turner to make you laugh, cry, and stay up entirely too late to find out what happens? Then this Scottish historical time travel romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Maeve Greyson is the one for you. An Alpha male Highlander, a feisty modern-day woman, and a love that ignores the boundaries of time. Escape to the Highlands. Leave reality behind!

Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!

Time to Love a Highlander
Book 1 – Loving Her Highland Thief
Book 2 – Taming Her Highland Legend
Book 3 – Winning Her Highland Warrior
Book 4 – Capturing Her Highland Keeper
Book 5 – Saving Her Highland Traitor
Book 6 – Loving Her Lonely Highlander
Book 7 – Delighting Her Highland Devil

Flagler Beach Fiction Series Complete by Armand Rosamilia

The Complete Flagler Beach Fiction Series in one massive box set release!

All Seven books:

Kokomo’s Café Complete

Golden Lion Café Complete

J And J Fitness Complete

Flagler Fish Company Complete

Nerdz Comics And More Complete

Change Jar Books Complete

Bahama Mama’s Complete

190,000+ words! Fun beach read! Contemporary fiction! Read about the real Flagler Beach!

Dead Beach by Brian Bowers

A beautiful woman disappears without a trace in the dead of night. Her husband is the partner of the man who was the last to see her. The search is intense, and the police are singularly focused on that man. He is desperate to prove his innocence, and he enlists the help of his family to uncover the truth. Suspicions mount as lies are uncovered, and new evidence appears. The authorities are fiercely searching for a suspect. As more individuals become part of the mystery, the twists and turns of the case leave everyone reeling. Then, in an instant, everything changes. The search for answers closes in on one place, and one place only:

Nefarious Dead Beach.

The Lives of Diamond Bessie: A Novel by Jody Hadlock

Pregnant out of wedlock, sixteen-year-old Annie Moore is sent to live at a convent for fallen women. When the nuns take her baby, Annie escapes, determined to find a way to be reunited with her daughter. But few rights or opportunities are available to a woman in the 1860s, and after failing to find a respectable job, Annie resorts to prostitution in order to survive.

As a highly sought-after demi-mondaine, Annie—now Bessie—garners many expensive gifts from her admirers, and eventually meets and marries the son of a wealthy jeweler. With her marriage, she believes her dream of returning to proper society has finally come true. She’s proven wrong when she suffers the ultimate betrayal at the hands of the man she thought would be her salvation. But Bessie doesn’t let her story end there.

Inspired by a true story and set amid the burgeoning women’s rights movement, The Lives of Diamond Bessie is a haunting tale of betrayal and redemption that explores whether seeking revenge is worth the price you might pay.

Sightings by Mark Lukens

Are aliens real? Four film school students are about to find out.

In 1988, Lydia Conner was abducted by aliens from her cabin near Specter Lake, Minnesota while her husband lay in bed, temporarily paralyzed. She screamed at him for help as she floated up to the ceiling in a blinding flash of light . . . and then she was gone.

In 2009, three film school students journey to the Specter Lake cabin where the abduction of Lydia Conner took place, bringing along Fran, Lydia Conner’s daughter. They hope to capture proof of an alien visitation on film. They hope to re-create events from the abduction. They plan to use Fran as the bait . . .

. . . but they encounter much more than they ever could have imagined.

Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World by Denise Duffield-Thomas

Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It’s time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!

‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-School

Feeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!

With her trademark humour and down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas shares the invaluable business and counterintuitive millionaire mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set you on the path of abundance – without all the hard work.

You’ll discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for your personality, and learn key concepts – such as the Golden Goose and the Keyless Life – to help you work less and earn more. Plus, Denise talks you through the small but important details of being an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create success.

This is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published as Chillpreneur.

PERILOUS TIMES: The Degrading Character of the Last Daysby Andy Ripley

In the last days, the prevalence and intensity of society’s sin will magnify. Evil will rule the days, and believers must be prepared to shine a light in the encroaching darkness.

Capturing Her Highland Keeperby Maeve Greyson

Lyla knows she needs something—she just doesn’t know what.

Lyla Smythe is restless with that same uncomfortable edginess that always hits before a major life shakeup. She just needs to stay busy and ignore the feeling. Maybe it’s because her annoying sister moved in. Opposites in every way, at least they share a love of the stars.

Armed with homemade wine, they watch a meteor shower. But the wine must be tainted. One minute, they’re retching in the night, the next, it’s morning. And Edinburgh has somehow become a tiny hamlet. Before Lyla can sort it out, riders approach. The leader, a fiercely handsome man, sets her sixth sense buzzing.

Grant knows what he needs—but he’s afraid to repeat the past.

After his uncle’s execution, Chieftain Grant Reddoch trusts very few. When he comes upon two strangely dressed women acting addled, he’s certain they are spies. Best take them prisoner. Keep allies close. Keep those you don’t trust closer. The one called Lyla unnerves him. She clouds his judgement with the endearing friendliness of an irresistible puppy.

With growing political unrest, the last thing he needs are distractions. But the more he’s around Lyla, the more he needs her. And so, they wed. Then she tells him of her past and forces him to realize his error. He needs a wife and mother to his bairns. Not a woman suffering from lunacy. He locks her away for her own safety. Like he should have done with his first wife before she hanged herself.

Lyla knows she can make Grant happy and be a good mother to his children—if only he will let her. One way or another, she will capture her Highland keeper and love him until he has no choice but to accept time travel and love her as fiercely as she loves him.

Looking for a sigh-worthy page turner to make you laugh, cry, and stay up entirely too late to find out what happens? Then this Scottish historical time travel romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Maeve Greyson is the one for you. An Alpha male Highlander, a feisty modern-day woman, and a love that ignores the boundaries of time. Escape to the Highlands. Leave reality behind!

Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!

Time to Love a Highlander
Book 1 – Loving Her Highland Thief
Book 2 – Taming Her Highland Legend
Book 3 – Winning Her Highland Warrior
Book 4 – Capturing Her Highland Keeper
Book 5 – Saving Her Highland Traitor
Book 6 – Loving Her Lonely Highlander
Book 7 – Delighting Her Highland Devil

Flagler Beach Fiction Series Complete by Armand Rosamilia

The Complete Flagler Beach Fiction Series in one massive box set release!

All Seven books:

Kokomo’s Café Complete

Golden Lion Café Complete

J And J Fitness Complete

Flagler Fish Company Complete

Nerdz Comics And More Complete

Change Jar Books Complete

Bahama Mama’s Complete

190,000+ words! Fun beach read! Contemporary fiction! Read about the real Flagler Beach!

Flagler Beach Fiction Series Complete by Armand Rosamilia

The Complete Flagler Beach Fiction Series in one massive box set release!

All Seven books:

Kokomo’s Café Complete

Golden Lion Café Complete

J And J Fitness Complete

Flagler Fish Company Complete

Nerdz Comics And More Complete

Change Jar Books Complete

Bahama Mama’s Complete

190,000+ words! Fun beach read! Contemporary fiction! Read about the real Flagler Beach!

Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World by Denise Duffield-Thomas

Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It’s time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!

‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-School

Feeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!

With her trademark humour and down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas shares the invaluable business and counterintuitive millionaire mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set you on the path of abundance – without all the hard work.

You’ll discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for your personality, and learn key concepts – such as the Golden Goose and the Keyless Life – to help you work less and earn more. Plus, Denise talks you through the small but important details of being an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create success.

This is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published as Chillpreneur.

PERILOUS TIMES: The Degrading Character of the Last Daysby Andy Ripley

In the last days, the prevalence and intensity of society’s sin will magnify. Evil will rule the days, and believers must be prepared to shine a light in the encroaching darkness.

Puck the Bachelor Lifeby Jacob Parker

Being a bachelor is the only way to be.

Love is messy and, honestly, a pain in the butt.

I’ve got too many dreams to settle down. Especially as a pro-hockey free agent.

The world is mine, and with it comes loads of money, women, and fast cars.

Until I sign my best friend’s little sister as my new agent.

She’s not a little girl anymore, and dang… I’m in trouble.

The one thing she’s not putting up with is me. Something about my rough disposition puts her off. Grumpy is the word she would use.

Whatever. It’s all part of the style that’s going to win her over for good.

Unfortunately, a misunderstanding threatens to tear down everything I’m working toward with her. Maybe my reputation preceding me isn’t a good thing anymore.

Either way, I thought I wanted to ride solo, but nah. Puck the Bachelor Life.