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A Drizzle of Zombies: An Absurd and Hilarious Superhero Farce (The Annals of Absurdity Book 1) by Joshua Price

Four unlikely heroes. One absurd undertaking.

Like any good supervillain, Dr. Malevolent robs banks, but when the incompetent Captain Rescue intercepts her latest heist, they accidentally trigger a most undeadly threat: zombies! The two sworn enemies must band forces to save the world, dragging along the perfect allies: a shotgun-toting cop, and… a bunny?

The group ventures to the heart of the undead sea to discover who wants to annihilate humanity. Because zombies are only the beginning. Dun dun dun.

The flood starts in… A Drizzle of Zombies.

Whoopie Pies by Sarah Billingsley

“Their book delivers more than (marshmallow) fluff. Their recipes offer new ideas for mixing and matching flavors and fillings.” —Tasting Table

Is it a cake? Is it a cookie? With such deliciously soft and sweet cream-filled snacks, does it matter? The Internet is abuzz with recipes and stories of whoopie pie folklore, while customers everywhere are descending on bakeries in droves demanding these delectable treats. This adorable volume—the only cookbook devoted entirely to whoopie pies—features more than 40 mix-and-match recipes, including the classic chocolate with marshmallow cream and a range of bright flavor combinations such as red velvet, green tea, pumpkin with a tangy cream cheese filling, and oatmeal with, yes, maple-bacon buttercream. With plenty of color photos and hand-drawn illustrations, dozens of DIY decorating instructions, fun facts and baking tips, Whoopie Pies will make a welcome addition to any baker’s bookshelf.

Archi-Erotica: Erotic Stories Inspired by Architectureby Hollywood

Have you ever been overwhelmed with wistful longing as you stumbled across a forlorn structure, only to find yourself inexplicably attracted to it? In these tiny tales you will trespass through time and enter architectural structures that have retained the sexual gossamer of their former inhabitants. Let the stories in Archi-Erotica transport you to a provocative setting that has succumbed to the sexual fingerprint of its past. Be a voyeur as these tales unfold and unfulfilled souls are lured into a sexual encounter by paranormal spirits baited just as a spider entices its prey with the majesty of a glistening silken web.

A Springtime Scandalby Nadine Millard

Elodie Templeworth has always been the good sister. The well-behaved sister. The sister on whose shoulders the fate of their family rested.

With three incorrigible younger siblings, Elodie has always made sure she was perfect, above reproach with not a hint of scandal attached to her name. And she was doing a wonderful job of it, too. Until him.

Christian Harrison, Viscount of Brentford could think of little worse than being stuck in some small, country hamlet with nobody and nothing to entertain him. The beautiful Elodie Templeworth had caught his eye. But after a short time in her company he realized that even beauty couldn’t make up for boring, pious purity.

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to a potential scandal for Elodie and Christian leading Christian to discover that all is not so innocent and demure with the fiery Miss Templeworth. And he’s more than a little intrigued by the passion lurking beneath her rigid composure. Not enough to help her out of a sticky situation though.

He’s ready to wash his hands of Elodie, her family, and the madcap town they all live in. But Elodie has different ideas.
With little options left available to her, she decides the viscount is going to help her escape her village, and the consequences of their actions, with or without his knowledge.

Their forced proximity isn’t what either of them wanted, but as time goes on, and attraction grows, perhaps it’s not so bad after all.

A Lord for All Seasons
A Springtime Scandal
Midsummer Madness
A Forgotten Fall
A Winter Wedding

Dirty Deeds 2 by Armand Rosamilia

Everything was going smoothly until my past caught up with me.

Now I’m being taunted by a madman who knows more about me than I do.

He’s kidnapped the closest person in my life, and he is using it to get my attention.

Trust me… he has it. Now I just need to figure out where he is and when he’ll strike again.

Things were easier when I was only kidnapping children.

Choking on the Splinters by Jim Lively

Charles Pierce thinks he has it all figured out at last. He’s bought a building to use as an art gallery, creates new paintings almost every day, dates a smart and beautiful woman, and hired a marketing whiz to promote his upcoming gallery opening and art show. So why isn’t everything exactly what it seems? Why does he keep finding hints and clues that people who show up in his life and at his gallery aren’t completely honest with him?

And how did the guest bathroom in his gallery become the most popular spot in the entire place? What’s really going on in there? Something illegal and dangerous?

He can choose to ignore his suspicions, or he can get in touch with the detectives who saved his life last year. Either way, Choking on the Splinters isn’t an option.

Craft Coffee: A Manual by Jessica Easto

This comprehensive but accessible handbook is for the average coffee lover who wants to make better coffee at home. Unlike other coffee books, this one focuses exclusively on coffee—not espresso—and explores multiple pour-over, immersion, and cold-brew techniques on 10 different devices.

Thanks to a small but growing number of dedicated farmers, importers, roasters, and baristas, coffee quality is at an all-time high. But for nonprofessionals, achieving café quality at home can seem out of reach. With dozens of equipment options, conflicting information on how to use that equipment, and an industry language that, at times, doesn’t seem made for the rest of us, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

Craft Coffee: A Manual, written by a coffee enthusiast for coffee enthusiasts, provides all the information readers need to discover what they like in a cup of specialty coffee—and how to replicate the perfect cup day after day. From the science of extraction and brewing techniques to choosing equipment and deciphering coffee bags, Craft Coffee focuses on the issues—cost, time, taste, and accessibility—that home coffee brewers negotiate and shows that no matter where you are in your coffee journey, you can make a great cup at home.

Grace in the Wingsby Kari Bovee

A ghost from her past. Her sister murdered. Is a Broadway star facing her final curtain call?

New York City, 1920. Grace Michelle has everything she wants: a home, a family, and a future career as a costume designer for the famed Ziegfeld Follies. Pretty good for a girl who once lived on the streets of New York City. But when her sister, the star of the show, is murdered, Grace’s sheltered life is shattered.

The young designer is forced to give up her dreams and replace her dead sister as the Follies’ star. It means risking her life for publicity stunts. That puts her in the path of a dangerous man from her troubled past—a man she thought she’d left for dead

Grace in the Wings is the gripping first book in the Grace Michelle Mystery series. If you like historical mysteries dripping with 1920s swagger, unfettered ambition, and plenty of murderous twists, you’ll love Kari Bovee’s riveting tale.

Getting Luckyby Ali Parker

This guy could offer me the moon, and I’d hand it right back.

Never in a million years did I expect to run into the biggest crush of my childhood.

But, of course, I have.

And I’m reporting to him at the new company I landed a big-time job at.

Arrogant. Hot as hell. Total jackass.

Why he’s still single is no mystery to me. He’s not willing to settle down.

He’s always been that way, and as far as I’m concerned, he always will be.

But, boy, is he beautiful to look at. Every part of me screams “run” as my insides turn to mush.

No. Not me too…

Not again. I should be immune by now.

I know him far too well to fall into this hopeless pit of adoration again.

But maybe there’s a way around it. It’s his power that drives me over the edge of insanity.

If I were the boss instead of him, I’d hold all the cards.

Good thing I’m always up for a challenge.

Funnily enough, this guy thinks he’s going to score.

He might have to redefine what getting lucky looks like after me.

At least, that’s the plan.

This is book 1 of a 3 book series. You will have to read books 2 and 3 to complete the story.

Wooed by the Wallflowerby Jillian Eaton

She is a wallflower with a pet squirrel. He is a scoundrel who stands accused of murdering his mistress. They’re not exactly a match made in High Society heaven. But sometimes when two souls are hurting, they turn in a most unexpected direction…

Sterling Nottingham, Duke of Hanover, didn’t plan on kissing Rosemary Stanhope. It was a complete accident, spurred on by too much gin and a temporary loss of sanity. Unfortunately, now that he knows what she tastes like, kissing her again–this time on purpose–is all he can think about.

Rosemary was as surprised as the Duke of Hanover when he kissed her. The sinfully handsome rakehell isn’t exactly known for paying much attention to wallflowers. Yet for some reason, their paths keep crossing…and before long she finds herself falling for the one man who loves her for who she is, squirrel and all.

But just when happily-ever-after is within their reach, an old foe returns…forcing Sterling to choose between the demons of his past or the wallflower that he can’t live without.

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The Perks of Being an Heiress
Bewitched by the Bluestocking
Entranced by the Earl
Seduced by the Scot
Wooed by the Wallflower

Prayer In The Presence of God by Michael Kelley

Michael J. Kelley II has been studying with Khouse.org for over a decade, having successfully completed over fifty courses in spirituality, devotion, prayer, and finding God. He is currently enrolled in Louisiana Baptist University where he is working towards finalizing his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. His life experiences have brought him to a faithful, loving, and devoted love for God. He would be the first to tell you how difficult actionable and effective prayer can be. Michael knows that understanding God and how He works is a lifelong task requiring a lifelong commitment. God has been so very instrumental in directing Michael’s life, and he hopes with Praying: The Hotline to God, he will help others learn effective guidelines to instruct and frame their very own prayer hotline to God.
Michael J. Kelley II is a retired Lieutenant in Texas as a Peace Officers. He now spends his time and efforts helping to build new churches around the world, having built one so far in Ghana Africa, but hopes to help raise funds for many more to be built. Meantime, he runs a cryptocurrency website, are partners in an investment firm that helps others to learn about investing appropriately in crypto, and is the author of four best-selling cryptocurrency books on Amazon. He lives in Texas with his beloved wife of twelve years and four adoring children.

Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid by Ali Parker & Weston Parker

There are two loves in my life: money and women.

What can I say? I’m a simple man.

Unfortunately, my passions make it hard to behave, and the board of directors in my company is getting nervous.

America’s most eligible bachelor just bought the biggest lingerie fashion company in the country, Cupid’s Arrows.

The message from my advisors—don’t look at any of the models sideways.

You’ve got to be kidding me. Do they realize who I am?

But I behave… until the top model walks in the room.

She’s my personal challenge poured into an hourglass figure.

I’m hurting in all the best ways. Best part? She makes me second-guess everything I thought I knew about what I wanted in life.

All of a sudden, one night isn’t enough. Not with her.

It’s a hands-off situation though. My hands off her. And it’s not working.

It would seem that cupid has shot his arrow, and he used my heart for his practice round.

The dark side of my soul by keith lawson

I am just an average guy leading a normal life , at least I was until my wife’s accident. That’s when everything changed. I tried to protect her and gradually I was dragged into a new and frightening world of crime. The trouble was that I began to enjoy it. How easy it is to slip off the path of respectability, to stumble and fall and take a new darker and more sinister route. If you liked ‘breaking bad’ you will love this story. Right up to the surprising conclusion ‘The dark side of my soul’ will keep you turning the pages.

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

“There aren’t many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles Times

Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage’s deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization-from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through each epoch’s signature refreshment. As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate interplay of different societies. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again.

Blast by David Hodges

You can only run for so long…

Fashion model Lynn Giles is tipped for the top – excelling in her career and love life, she has never been happier. But her dreams are cruelly shattered by a bomb blast that leaves her badly scarred. Suddenly her career’s in ruins and her long-term boyfriend is gone.

Plagued by the paparazzi, she flees to Cornwall where she meets and falls in love with her handsome neighbour, blind crime novelist, Alan Murray.

As a new life starts to fall into place, her former boss threatens to tell Alan about her past indiscretions unless Lynn agrees to become one of his porn stars.

She refuses and is miraculously saved from exposure when her boss ends up taking a dive off a cliff. Relief doesn’t last long though as a series of unsettling incidents, leads Lynn to suspect that her novelist lover may not be all he claims to be …

David Hodges’ latest crime thriller, Blast, again delivers the gritty realism that only an experienced ex-copper can provide.

Sparrow by Brian Kindall

A boy. A wish. A secret desire gone horribly wrong.

Timothy Sperling misses his mom and dad terribly. Left behind with his morose uncle while they’re off on an expedition to avert an environmental crisis, the bird-boned boy would give anything to see them again. But when he spies a shooting star, instead of wishing to be reunited with his parents, he falters and asks for snow… only to conjure up a blizzard that won’t quit!

As a town that never sees winter is buried in mountains of white, Timothy teams up with a wise explorer to figure out how to stop the relentless frozen flakes. And with all the blame being shoveled on his family, the clever kid’s connection to sparrows may be his one chance to pull the city out of its deep freeze.

Can Timothy undo his fateful wish and bring back the sunshine?

Sparrow is a high-flying middle grade novel. If you or your child like relatable characters, timeless settings, and high-stakes adventure, then you’ll love Brian Kindall’s feathered flurries.

Harriet: A Jane Austen Variationby Alice McVeigh

“McVeigh’s plotting and prose are pitch-perfect” (Publishers Weekly)

Harriet is an intriguing and original ‘take’ on Jane Austen’s immortal Emma, by Publishers Weekly’s 2021 BookLife Prize quarterfinalist, Alice McVeigh.

Emma, a privileged young heiress, decides to mentor Harriet Smith, a pretty boarding-school pupil, and to matchmake her as eligibly as she can… But how is she to guess that Harriet has a secret?

Meanwhile, the brilliant, penniless Jane Fairfax consents to a clandestine engagement with Frank Churchill – though not daring to confess, even to him, that she is being relentlessly pursued by her best friend’s husband.

Harriet sidelines Emma herself in favour of the ingenious Harriet and the fascinating Jane Fairfax. It is Emma – but an Emma with a surprisingly believable twist in its tail.

“A dynamic take on a revered classic. This is still Austen’s Emma—but the story that unfolds through the recollections of these two ‘side’ characters feels remarkably fresh… With or without an understanding of Emma, Harriet contains a fully formed narrative that should satisfy even the choosiest Austen fans… Readers will rarely find the words ‘page-turner’ and ‘Jane Austen’ in the same sentence, but McVeigh’s impeccably written Harriet certainly fits the bill.” (IndieReader editorial review)

“An enchanting recreation of Austen’s world” (author James Conroyd Martin)

Every Month Is Augustby Shannon Giles

Parenting is challenging in the best of circumstances. Adopted and foster children with early childhood trauma require a level of parenting that often feels impossible to attain. A diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder may feel like there is no hope. At times your child may seem unlovable, unteachable and unreachable. And creating a family with these damaged children so often feels like it will never happen.

This book isn’t designed to have all the answers to making a perfect family with your RAD child. It is one mom’s journey with her son and trying to learn, love and heal both her child and her family. Through her story you will gain insights into:

— How to navigate through getting your RAD child the educational environment they need to be successful.
— How to deal with therapists who may not have even heard of reactive attachment disorder and be a champion for your child.
— And while it hopefully won’t ever be necessary, how to work with law enforcement, attorneys, judges and the rest of the criminal justice system.

Shannon Giles gives you a first-hand account of her life with a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder. To let other parents know they are not alone in the struggles and how she has advocated for her child for over 20 years. You will see clearly how it feels to love a child with RAD and why even at the worst moments, a parent never stops fighting for their child.

Bavarian Cooking: A Bavarian Cookbook with Authentic Bavarian Recipes by BookSumo Press

Experience Bavarian.

Get your copy of the best and most unique Bavarian recipes from BookSumo Press!

Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply.

In this book we focus on Bavarian foods. The Bavarian Cookbook is a complete set of simple but very unique Bavarian recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing.

Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu

“What a gorgeous, heartbreaking novel.”—Roxane Gay

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A necessary and exciting addition to both the Sri Lankan-American and LGBTQ canons, SJ Sindu’s debut novel offers a moving and sharply rendered​ exploration of friendship, family, love, and loss.

Lucky and her husband, Krishna, are gay. They present an illusion of marital bliss to their conservative Sri Lankan–American families, while each dates on the side. It’s not ideal, but for Lucky, it seems to be working. She goes out dancing, she drinks a bit, she makes ends meet by doing digital art on commission. But when Lucky’s grandmother has a nasty fall, Lucky returns to her childhood home and unexpectedly reconnects with her former best friend and first lover, Nisha, who is preparing for her own arranged wedding with a man she’s never met.

As the connection between the two women is rekindled, Lucky tries to save Nisha from entering a marriage based on a lie. But does Nisha really want to be saved? And after a decade’s worth of lying, can Lucky break free of her own circumstances and build a new life? Is she willing to walk away from all that she values about her parents and community to live in a new truth? As Lucky—an outsider no matter what choices she makes—is pushed to the breaking point, Marriage of a Thousand Lies offers a vivid exploration of a life lived at a complex intersection of race, sexuality, and nationality. The result is a profoundly American debut novel shot through with humor and loss, a story of love, family, and the truths that define us all.

American Schismby Seth David Radwell

Amazon Bestseller in Rationalist Philosophy, Comparative Politics, Political Parties, Rationalism Philosophy, Political Freedom, and Civics

An enlightened exploration of history to unite a deeply divided America

Two disparate Americas have always coexisted. In this thoroughly researched, engaging and ultimately hopeful story of our nation’s divergent roots, Seth David Radwell clearly links the fascinating history of the two American Enlightenments to our raging political division. He also demonstrates that reasoned analysis and historical perspective are the only antidote to irrational political discourse.

“Did my vision of America ever exist at all, or was it but a myth?” Searching for a fresh and distinctive perspective on the recent corrosion of our civic life, Radwell’s very personal and yet broadly shared question propelled his search back to our nation’s founding for a fresh and distinctive perspective on the recent corrosion of our civic life – and led to a surprising discovery. Today’s battles reflect the fundamentally divergent visions of our country that emerged at our nation’s founding and have been vying for prominence ever since. The founding principles that shaped the United States may be rooted in the Enlightenment era. But the origin of our dual Americas is a product of two distinct Enlightenments – Radical and Moderate.

American Schism begins with a quick reintroduction to the pre-Enlightenment Middle Ages and then takes readers on an in-depth journey through the revolutionary Enlightenment period including the eventual schism that began in Europe but then found its way to American shores. Radwell shows the impact of this schism on American history from the early expansion of the U.S. through Jim Crow and The Age of Trumpism.

In an optimistic and rigorous final section, Radwell lays out an analysis of our current governmental structure and a plan to move forward, demonstrating that it is only by embracing Enlightenment principles that we can build a civilized, progressive, and tolerant society – where Americans can firmly ground their different views in rationality.

Catching Mozart by Benjamin Laskin

“Got Mozart?”

Facing financial ruin and the breakup of their team, the three hapless and lovelorn gardeners of JC’s Lawncare bet everything on one last yard.

A new client in a ritzy neighborhood has offered the crew of misfits the chance to score dozens of new customers. Their fortune, however, depends upon succeeding where the efforts of every previous lawncare service on Queenly Night Drive had failed.

On the brink of despair, a chance encounter with a beautiful opera soprano sets JC and his pals on a wild, hilarious, and mind-blowing journey into “the Mozart zone.” Armed with mowers, manure, and Mozart, JC’s Lawncare bumbles forth to save the doomed yard from oblivion and win the loves of their lives.

When in a Mozart state of mind, anything is possible.

Rock me, Amadeus.

The Odds-Are-Good Boxed Set, a collection of four standalone romancesby Katy Regnery

New York Times Bestselling Author Katy Regnery is offering the first four books in her Odds-Are-Good series in a boxed set collection!

“For the single Alaskan man looking for love in the lower-48, the Odds-Are-Good magazine offers a place to go love-hunting! Thousands of successful matches have already been made! Place your personal ad today!”

In this collection of standalone romances, Alaskan hotties Luke, Cody, Trevor and Gideon will place their ads in the Odds-Are-Good, and four lucky ladies from the lower-48 will take a chance on love. With wild Alaskan backdrops, super steamy connections and the promise of a happily-ever-after, these love stories are a must-read for every last-frontier romance reader!

Included in collection:

SINGLE IN SITKA
NOME-O SEEKS JULIET
A FAIRBANKS AFFAIR
MY VALDEZ VALENTINE

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series Book 1)by Armand Rosamilia

Ex-cop Clayton Conway has made some mistakes.

He’s trying to work hard with a repo company, hooking cars and boats. Raise his daughter and stay friendly with his ex-wife. Make enough money to pay the rent on his tiny apartment over a bar in Jacksonville Beach.

But when one of the Orenato Cartel’s speedboats gets repossessed, they come looking for it.

Putting Clayton, his family and friends, in danger.

Can he protect them, or will the cartel get what they came for? And will his own weaknesses get the best of him… again?

From the author of the Award Winning crime thriller series, Dirty Deeds, comes a new series set in the same world!

ARKO: The Dark Union (A Sci-fi Adventure Series) by U.W. Leo

A group of tweens unearth the most significant discovery in world history, designed to save the human species…from itself.

Ariel Hyden and his friends accompany their parents, some of the world’s top scientists, on a trip to the Yucatán where Dr. Hyden is conducting research for the Mexican government. On the kids’ exploration of nearby old Mayan grounds, they discover an impossibly advanced structure hidden for millions of years in the bowels of the earth that is responsible for the past—and future—of the world as we know it.

A perilous mission has the children and the scientists racing to find answers to the purpose of their incredible discovery and who created it. With federal officers, armed soldiers, and nefarious individuals in hot pursuit, the group must be successful—the fate of the world is counting on them.

With thought-transmitting abilities, an ancient entity buried for millions of years, hatching flying pterosaurs, and futuristic technology, ARKO: The Dark Union is a thought-provoking and realistic story steeped in scientific facts, speculating on humanity’s ecological destruction and its survival.

Fixing The Futureby Ali Parker

Fixing love is my business, but having love? Not a chance.

Being a relationship counselor gives me very little hope that if these people can’t figure it out, I sure as heck can’t.

So instead of working on my own love life, I help conflicted lovers, lost lovers, and crazy ex-lovers find love again.

But finding love is like digging a see-through needle out of a haystack.

And there’s a hiccup I’ve not run across before though.

And my number one rule is about to be destroyed. I can just sense it.

No dating clients. Period.

But my latest customer is a mystery. He refuses to turn on his webcam during our sessions.

He blames it on being famous. Something about him makes me want to know more. Lots more.

I get my chance when he sends me a message after one of our sessions to fly out and meet him in Nashville. I can’t say no.

The catch?

He didn’t send the message.

The silver lining?

Going might be just what fixes my own future for good.

Look out love… here I come.

Dead Love (Dead Series Book 1) by Linda Wells

When a terrorist attack is unleashed on a major US metropolitan area, the lives of a beautiful scientist, her military lover, and two FBI agents become intertwined. As the government races to contain the spreading damage and the FBI closes in on the perpetrators, the officer must choose between protecting his lover and the oath he took to defend his country.

A captivating suspense thriller full of sharp turns and surprising twists, Linda Wells’s story is so frighteningly real it could have been pulled off the day’s headlines. Her deft handling of multiple viewpoints lends breadth and emotional depth that resonates long after the cover is closed.

The Actual Star: A Novel by Monica Byrne

The Actual Star takes readers on a journey over two millennia and six continents —telling three powerful tales a thousand years apart, all of them converging in the same cave in the Belizean jungle.

Braided together are the stories of a pair of teenage twins who ascend the throne ofa Maya kingdom; a young American woman on a trip of self-discovery in Belize; and two dangerous charismatics vying for the leadership of a new religion and racing toward a confrontation that will determine the fate of the few humans left on Earth after massive climate change.

In each era, a reincarnated trinity of souls navigates the entanglements of tradition and progress, sister and stranger, and love and hate—until all of their age-old questions about the nature of existence converge deep underground, where only in complete darkness can they truly see.

The Actual Star is a feast of ideas about where humanity came from, where we are now, and where we’re going—and how, in every age, the same forces that drive us apart also bind us together.

Creative Ways to Cook Rice: Hassle-Free Ways to Cook Delectable Rice by Ava Archer

When it comes to food, rice happens to be one kind of food that is found in every home all around the world. It is one type of food that is always top on everyone’s list not just because it is healthy and tasty, but because it is also easy to cook and very versatile. Although most people get tired of having the same kind of rice all the time, they are left with no choice.

This book has come to put a smile on your face because we present to you 30 creative ways and unique recipes on how to cook your rice and have fun while doing so.

The Death Mask Murders: A gripping mystery crime thrillerby Gabriel Farago

Seven brutal murders. A cursed Inca burial mask. A lost treasure. One deadly game.

Drawn into a web of hidden clues pointing to an ancient mystery, celebrated author Jack Rogan decides to investigate.

When convicted killer Maurice Landru reaches out from a Paris prison and asks for help to prove his innocence, Jack cannot resist. Joining forces with Francesca Bartolli, a glamorous criminal profiler, Mademoiselle Darrieux, an eccentric Paris socialite, and Claude Dupree, a retired French police officer, Jack enters a dangerous world of depraved cyber-gambling where the stakes are high, and the players will stop at nothing to satisfy their dark desires.

Following his ‘breadcrumbs of destiny’, Jack soon comes up against an evil genius who terminates his enemies without mercy and is prepared to risk all to win.

On a perilous journey littered with violence and death, Jack uncovers dark secrets of a murky past of ruthless conquistadors, bloodthirsty pirates and shipwrecked priests, all pointing to a fabulous Inca treasure, waiting to be discovered.

Can Jack expose the mastermind behind the horrific murders and retrieve the legendary burial mask before it falls into the wrong hands, or will the forces of darkness overwhelm him and destroy everything he believes in?

The Death Mask Murders is Book 7 in the Jack Rogan Mysteries Series for the thinking reader and culturally curious, and can also be enjoyed as a standalone novel.

HEIMAT by Paul Marzell

Matthias Schmidt left his Heimat, Neisse, Germany, in April 1929 to follow thousands of other Europeans for a better future in the United States. Reluctantly he left his mother, a girlfriend, sisters, many relatives, and friends. But he also left an intolerable situation behind. He planned to return as an American citizen, a shining example of American success, marry his girlfriend and bring her to America. En route to Bremerhaven and his ship to America, his plans began to change when he impulsively saved an American diplomat from the tracks in Berlin’s Lehrter Bahnhof. The heroic act bonded Matthias and three other travelers in a friendship that sustained them through broken promises, misconceptions of the American dream, the Great Depression, Prohibition, and World War Two. Josef Turner, a watchmaker, left Neisse on a whim. Edo Rabinowitz, a tailor, escaped nationally sanctioned anti-Semitism. A teenage farm boy, Feliks Bartol, was sent to America by his family because their farm could not support him. Before the outbreak of World War Two, Matthias questioned his commitment to his plan as letters from his mother, girlfriend, sisters, and others urged him to return as the Nazi regime improved Germany’s economy and national pride. Instead, the war severed contact with his family, sending him and his friends on separate paths: to a shipyard building vessels to carry destruction to their Heimat, the US Army fighting in the Pacific, Germany’s Wehrmacht invading France and Russia, and the Nuremberg trials to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.

Picasso's Motorcycle by Marc Sercomb

France, 1940.
An unexpected gift of an old motorcycle with a tragically romantic past hurls a young orphan into the thick of things as war breaks out and his life changes forever. Half-French/half-German Daniel must find a way to survive in a world that mercy seems to have abandoned. This book transports the reader to Nazi-occupied France, where Daniel unwittingly and unexpectedly finds himself working for the Resistance, and ultimately to the Russian Front in a twist of fate so startling that no one can see it coming. In turn quirky, heartwarming, beguiling and uncompromising, author Marc Sercomb weaves together many moods and colors to tell young Daniel’s story. Beyond engaging, Picasso’s Motorcycle has been hailed as a genuine “page-turner” by those who have so far encountered it.

If you like “The Book Thief” and “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” you’ll love this book!

Cast Iron Cookbook: Timeless Cast Iron Skillet Dinner Recipes by Louise Davidson

Have you been looking for the perfect way to simplify meals and your time spent in the kitchen, without succumbing to prepackaged foods and overcomplicated menu plans? It often seems that the most effective approach is one that has been in front of us all along, in this case, that approach is cast iron cooking. Cast iron is durable, versatile and has proved itself over centuries of use in the kitchen and at the campsite. Now, you can take advantage of this timeless and versatile method of cooking to make your culinary creations more enjoyable, not only in taste but in the preparation as well.

With a cast iron skillet, you can not only prepare an endless range of dishes; you can create an entire meal in just one pan. The features of cast iron that make it unique also make it the perfect vehicle for taking meals that normally require several pans and bringing them together in beautiful, harmonious flavor in just one skillet. This book shows you just how easy one-dish cast iron skillet cooking can be and how even with simple preparations, you can enhance and layer flavors in dishes both classic and new. Along with the recipes in this book, there is practical advice for taking care of and using your cast iron skillet. If you have felt intimidated by cast iron cooking in the past, now is the time to shed your inhibitions and learn how just one piece of cast iron equipment can add pleasure and flavor to every meal.

Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones

He was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters born of his fertile imagination: Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird. The Muppets made Jim Henson a household name, but they were just part of his remarkable story.

This extraordinary biography—written with the generous cooperation of the Henson family—covers the full arc of Henson’s all-too-brief life: from his childhood in Leland, Mississippi, through the years of burgeoning fame in America, to the decade of international celebrity that preceded his untimely death at age fifty-three. Drawing on hundreds of hours of new interviews with Henson’s family, friends, and closest collaborators, as well as unprecedented access to private family and company archives, Brian Jay Jones explores the creation of the Muppets, Henson’s contributions to Sesame Street and Saturday Night Live, and his nearly ten-year campaign to bring The Muppet Show to television. Jones provides the imaginative context for Henson’s non-Muppet projects, including the richly imagined worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth—as well as fascinating misfires like Henson’s dream of opening an inflatable psychedelic nightclub.

An uncommonly intimate portrait, Jim Henson captures all the facets of this American original: the master craftsman who revolutionized the presentation of puppets on television, the savvy businessman whose dealmaking prowess won him a reputation as “the new Walt Disney,” and the creative team leader whose collaborative ethos earned him the undying loyalty of everyone who worked for him. Here also is insight into Henson’s intensely private personal life: his Christian Science upbringing, his love of fast cars and expensive art, and his weakness for women. Though an optimist by nature, Henson was haunted by the notion that he would not have time to do all the things he wanted to do in life—a fear that his heartbreaking final hours would prove all too well founded.

An up-close look at the charmed life of a legend, Jim Henson gives the full measure to a man whose joyful genius transcended age, language, geography, and culture—and continues to beguile audiences worldwide.

Unmasking Sinby Mary Lancaster

A more intriguing option…

Rebecca, Lady Cornish, is lonely. She comes to Maida Pleasure Gardens, masked and alone, just to feel part of a world that still dances and laughs. But she repels all company – until the mysterious Ludovic Dunne refuses to be dismissed. Intrigued and unwillingly attracted, Rebecca begins to wonder if he might become a friend.

And she is badly in need of friends.

Twice widowed by the age of two-and-twenty, Rebecca is shunned by the ton and reviled as “The Black Widow”, convicted by rumor of murdering her husbands. She endures her isolation but refuses to give up her son to hostile family. Surely Ludovic, a solicitor who specializes in solving people’s knotty problems, is the man to help her fight?

Ludovic, however, is already on a mission to find evidence against her. Haunted by the past, he will never let his heart interfere with justice. By the time he proves the sin is not Rebecca’s, he has lost her trust. But that will not stop him from helping her, even if she never knows.

Mystery and danger culminate inevitably at Maida Gardens, but when Ludovic’s past catches up with him, will love be enough to save him and the woman he loves beyond reason?

Dirty Deeds by Armand Rosamilia

I get paid to erase problems.

Did your extramarital affair produce an unwanted complication? Family problems? Just want to enjoy your midlife crisis by yourself?

That’s where I come in. For a fee I’ll take care of it. A big fee.

Only, I’m not going to do what you think. I’m not going to save you from them, I’m going to save them from you.

Gorgon Cursesby Laura Hysell

Tales of Medusa spanned far and wide, changing with each retelling. Branded a monster, cursed by Athena, Medusa dealt swift death with just a look, until her demise at the hands of Perseus. The story doesn’t end there, for Medusa’s curse didn’t end with her death.

For six hundred years, Gia has carried the curse of Medusa. She’s used to hiding, but now that the world knows about vampires, werewolves, Fae, and other things that go bump in the night, maybe she’ll finally be able to just be herself. It’s what the mortals always claim they want: a normal life. Until a zombie comes straight for Gia’s shop, disrupting her carefully crafted lies.

Battling undead creatures while navigating the dangerous world of dating wasn’t on the agenda and Gia must decide if it’s worth the effort to maintain her new life. Or would it be better to just turn everyone to stone?

Greek Mythology meets modern day fantasy in this first installment of the Medusa Memoirs series.

Bad Boy Love Affairby Ali Parker

My new assistant is the type of girl to make the naughtiest parts of me wake up.

She’s supposed to be there to help me figure out this new casino I bought.

But instead, I’m ogling her every move and trying to figure out how to buy up all of her assets.

Success can take a back seat to the plans I have for this girl.

Lucky for me, my last name buys me a lot more than I deserve.

I’m a wheeler and dealer, so this casino gig is right up my alley.

It’s all fun and games until I owe a little bit more money than I have on hand.

And of course, my greedy-ass family refuses to help. Typical Bancroft.

The pretty girl I’ve fallen for isn’t willing to give up on me though.

I might be a bad boy, but I’m hers.

She’s quickly learning that to love me is to walk through fire.

Let’s just hope she doesn’t get burned.

The Memory Project: A Sci-Fi Mystery Novelby Andrew C Youngson

She cries to me from the past. A past that isn’t mine.

Douglas ‘Angel’ Sermanni is losing himself.

Other people’s memories are an open book to him – the gift and curse of a Weaver. His psyche has been fractured by the trauma of his clients, and now he’s been cast out by his secretive overseers, The Mnemosyne Project.

The fog of Angel’s mind is punctured by a recovered memory: the dying call of a young girl. He flees London – and a fledgling romance with a normal human – to follow the dying girl’s final words.

He is led back to his Thailand boarding school where a forgotten pact made with childhood friends is rekindled. Amid the rain and neon of Bangkok’s backstreets, a deadly truth lies in wait.

With each terrifying revelation, Angel’s past and present fold into one another, threatening to change the course of his world forever.

A science fiction mystery novel

The Memory Project is a queer speculative fiction that explores the world of Weavers, rare telepathic humans who can experience the memories of others through touch.

The story brings together the themes of friendship, nostalgia, gay romance, gender and identity fluidity to explore the meaning of memory and its mutability. And all in the package of a page-turning supernatural murder mystery.

With the compelling pace of YA fiction and the reflection of a 30-something drama, The Memory Project fuses self-discovery with nostalgia and supernatural mystery. X-Men meets The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

The House on Fever Streetby Celina Grace

Who’s going to save you now?

Thrown together in the aftermath of the London bombings of 2005, Jake and Bella embark on a passionate and intense romance. Soon Bella is living with Jake in his house on Fever Street, along with his sardonic brother Carl and Carl’s girlfriend, the beautiful but chilly Veronica.

As Bella tries to come to terms with her traumatic experience, her relationship with Jake also becomes a source of unease. Why do the housemates never go into the garden? Why does Jake have such bad dreams and such explosive outbursts of temper?

Bella is determined to understand the man she loves but as she uncovers long-buried secrets, is she putting herself back into mortal danger?

Perfect for fans of Nicci French and Erin Kelly, The House on Fever Street is the first psychological thriller from writer Celina Grace – a chilling study of the violent impulses that lurk beneath the surfaces of everyday life.

Shortlisted for the 2006 Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award.

All for Dinner Cookbook: Delicious Ways to End the Nightby Daniel Humphreys

Using this All for Dinner Cookbook, you’ll have dinner served in no time, and you’ll be surprised by what little effort it takes to prepare such delicious meals. Not only will you have main course meals, but wonderful side dishes too, and something that is perfect for your evening sweet tooth. Included in this book are all recipes made from scratch.

Need quick ideas for dinner tonight? Our succulent dinner recipes will keep your family coming back for more. Not only does it taste incredible, but it takes a matter minutes tops, in most unless its made in a slow cooker for a juicer finish. If you only have five minutes before heading out, you can set a delicious recipe on to cook until you get home a few hours later.

Whether you want to enjoy a delicious hungry man sandwich, burrito, succulent pulled pork, baked chicken or an awesome taco salad, you’re sure to be satisfied with whatever recipe you select.

No matter the event or occasion, you can find new, tasty ideas for a simple, quick meal. With each entr?e, you will find defined step by step instructions and ingredients for that particular recipe. There are many delicious yet healthy dinner recipes featured in this dinner cookbook that it is bound to make your life a whole lot easier with simplicity, efficiency and stress-free dinner nights.

The Missing Links: Launching a High Performing Company Cultureby Phillip Meade and Laura Gallaher

THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE INSIGHT YOUR TEAM HAS BEEN “MISSING” — THE MISSING LINKS IS A MUST-READ FOR LEADERS EVERYWHERE.

In 2003, the Columbia Space Shuttle exploded on re-entry, resulting in the loss of life for all seven astronauts, and leaving NASA with a huge problem. But this problem wasn’t easily identified–the investigation revealed that the organizational culture was as much to blame for the explosion as technical difficulties. Enter Drs. Phillip Meade and Laura Gallaher–experts in the psychology of organizational culture and the owners of Gallaher Edge.

Drs. Gallaher and Meade apply their vast expertise to map out “The Missing Links” between human nature and organizational culture. Readers will discover how their work at the Kennedy Space Center helped create their model and how it has been applied to numerous organizations across industries. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to apply this model to your organization to create a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and productivity.

Understand The Missing Links and connect inherent human drivers to organizational traits that make up an effective culture:

• Go behind the scenes to see how NASA assessed organizational culture after Columbia.
• Learn the core concepts from psychology, anthropology, and management that shaped Drs. Meade and Gallaher’s “Inside Out” philosophy.
• Go strand by strand on our DNA sequence, exploring the drivers hardwired into our genetic code and how they can improve organizational culture.
• Hear the call for leaders to set, assess, and intentionally improve their organization’s culture, knowing leadership’s true influence on employees, colleagues, and partners.
• Access additional resources to unpack these ideas and apply them to your team.

“The Missing Links” theory provides insight into what makes us human–so much so that you may wonder why you haven’t been referencing this concept all along!
Get your copy of The Missing Links today for the thought-provoking, actionable information necessary to launch a high-performing company culture.

Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipesby (Chef) Dominique Ansel

How do you catch lightning in a measuring cup?

Dominique Ansel is the creator of the Cronut™, the croissant-doughnut hybrid that has taken the world by storm. But he’s no one-hit wonder. Classically trained in Paris, responsible for a four-star kitchen in New York, and now the proprietor of New York’s highest rated bakery, Ansel has become a modern-day Willy Wonka: the creator of wildly creative, extraordinarily delicious, and unbelievably popular desserts.

Now, in his hotly anticipated debut cookbook, Ansel shares the secret to transforming the most humble ingredients into the most extraordinary, tempting, and satisfying pastries imaginable. Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes reveals the stories and recipes behind his most sought-after creations and teaches lovers of dessert everywhere how to make magic in their own kitchens.

A Mackenzie Witch: Collection 1by Sonia Parin

Fun paranormal mysteries introducing Lexie, a reluctant witch in training, and a host of support characters who make her life… interesting.

Witch Inheritance: Lexie’s heritage has caught up with her. It’s time to face her obligations to the coven and take on a job she didn’t even apply for, one which leads her straight to danger where she tackles a deadly fog and a new penchant for sipping champagne and wearing haute couture.

Witch Indeed: Mackenzie Coven rule number one. Do not lose your cat. Lexie has been asked to attend a prestigious feline extravaganza at Chelsea Manor. The task is simple enough. Represent the coven, get herself and Luna, the cat which has as yet to decide if she’ll stay with her or not, there in one piece, meaning… no more crash-landing or leaving bits and pieces of Luna behind. Lexie figures the rest will be simple enough until she realizes she’s crash landed in a room with a dead man in it – a man who’d had a fascination for stuffed cats. There are only a handful of guests attending this exclusive feline soiree and they all have their eyes on Luna, but one of them also has blood on their hands. If they killed once, they’ll kill again.

Witch Cast: Fool her once… fool her twice… This will be the third time… Lexie can’t believe she’s been roped into performing her coven duty. Literally. She’ll be on the stage, the one place she’s been avoiding all her life. If her abysmal acting skills don’t get her killed, surely mentioning the name Macbeth inside the revamped Garland Theater will.

Business Credit Leveragingby Victor Allen

This book will help a person with a plan, yet funding caused everything to come to a complete stop. It will also help someone bridge the distance between ambition and destiny. I sometimes look at it as my bridge to fulfill my purpose in life. I feel that knowledge is power. So many people don’t understand financial institutions. I feel I need to share the information with people to help someone.

I found myself in this position after I graduated from college. I had a degree but no job. I had goals and ambition to get to that point in life. I just didn’t understand how to get my plan funded past this point. I had 65,000 dollars in debt from loans in college, so my social security number was just a little over-leveraged. I had no idea what an EIN number was at the time.

I realized I had an IT degree, but I needed a business financial mentor. This book explains what I learned over the next few years to drive my net worth over a million dollars.

I have streamlined the process for people now: AllenRevenueSolutions.com.

I have the entire process step by step for anyone in this position in life. Many people have a plan but can’t get the money to get it started. I just simply want to help these people reach their goals, which I call their divine destiny in life.

RESILIENT HEART: UNSTABLE HOME, AN UNSTABLE MARRIAGE, AND A SELF-MADE LIFE BEYOND PAINby Ruby Wight

This is a tale of a life full of challenges. As an innocent child, Ruby endured physical abuse from the hands of her own mother and found solace in an invisible friend–God, you might say. She was molested by a priest at barely 16 and subjected to a humiliating public scandal. Yet, nothing could deter her from her ambition to become a lawyer until she met the man who promised her the lifestyle and freedom she deserved.

Ruby left her native land to venture into marriage at age 21. She sacrificed her ambition for a man who turned out to be her nightmare over the course of four miscarriages and raising three children. Freedom was nowhere to be found. She never felt so poor in her life until she married a millionaire. Though her children were incredibly young, she knew her own freedom was for the best, and divorce was the price to pay.

More than ever, she needed the anchor of her invisible friend. Meditation was her gateway to access the Alchemist within. She transformed herself from being dependent to self-reliant.

This book is intended to inspire, to empower, and to teach that we do not have to conform to conventions. Life comes with challenges for us to rise to our potential. Ruby’s journey led to transcending life’s challenges, finding courage in the face of adversity, facing uncertainty with fearlessness, and marching toward self-realization to unleash the undreamed-of possibilities.

On Wings of Hope: Leading Lily Homeby Cynthia Bischoff

Have you ever wondered about the universe, your purpose here on earth, or what might await you in the afterlife? Author and life coach Cynthia Lynch Bischoff has often reflected on those questions in her transformational work with her clients.

On Wings of Hope: Leading Lily Home explores those questions through a poignant recollection of Bischoff’s experience in assisting a young client through her journey with breast cancer and untimely death. Based on a true story and filled with wisdom and life lessons, this account describes Lily’s inspiring passage from despair to enlightenment as a result of Bischoff’s unconventional therapy and compelling and inspirational view of the afterlife. Her story, a journey from heartache to peace, demonstrates that the world is illusory and that we create our own reality. It offers an integration of Bischoff’s varied areas of expertise–life coaching, spiritual psychology, philosophy, and energy healing–to present a unique approach toward understanding the meaning of life, relationships, and mortality.

Heartfelt and unforgettable, this memoir brings you face-to-face with important insights about life as it shares one woman’s true experience with death and the afterlife.

All is Not LOSTby Shannon Kenny Carbonell

All Is Not LOST is the story of what happened when one woman set aside a lifelong dream in favor of her kids, only to find herself battling her own ego and unfulfilled ambition. Shannon Kenny Carbonell–wife of actor Nestor Carbonell of LOST, Bates Motel, and The Morning Show fame–knew she was making the better choice for her, no matter how painful, when she decided on full-time motherhood over career. Little did Shannon know she would soon find herself desperate to feed the part of her that was suddenly starved of creativity and accomplishment.

When she found out her family would be relocating to Oahu, Hawaii, while Nestor shot LOST, Shannon helped uproot their lives with as much true love and support as she could muster, thinking, “I’ll just have to be lost in the midst of LOST.” But not long after the move, a torturous family fight revealed the burden of her loss was also weighing upon those closest to her. Just like the LOST survivors, she had crashed on an island that would test her, heal her, and surround her with the people who would eventually show her the way home.

With a no-holds-barred honesty that is raw, sometimes heartbreaking, and often hysterical, former working actress Shannon Kenny Carbonell tells her tale of attempting to reconcile her growing feelings of failure and sudden loss of her identity. This is her journey.

How to Make Better Decisions: 14 Smart Tactics for Curbing Your Biases, Managing Your Emotions, And Making Fearless Decisions in Every Area of Your Life!by Damon Zahariades

Discover How to Finally Overcome Indecision and Make Smart, Effective, and CONFIDENT Choices Without Fear or Regret!

Our decisions shape our lives.

Smart decisions lead to promising opportunities, greater happiness, and richer experiences. Poor decisions get us into trouble and often impose serious consequences.

That’s why making decisions can be so difficult. There’s a lot at stake.

HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS shows you, step by step, how to choose wisely every time. You’ll discover how to stop agonizing and make smart decisions quickly and confidently with zero regret. You’ll also learn how to recognize influences, both internal and external, that threaten to sabotage your choices.

In HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS, you’ll discover:

• the top 6 reasons we make bad decisions
• 10 cognitive biases that sabotage us (and how to overcome each one!)
• a simple 6-step framework for making FAST decisions without fear
• an advanced strategy for creating pros-and-cons lists that actually work
• how to avoid information overload (and 4 types of filters that’ll do the heavy lifting for you!)
• 7 ways to methodically challenge your assumptions in any situation
• how to perform a simple paired comparison analysis (it’s easier than you might think!)
• the 10 questions you must ask yourself before making any important decision
• more than a dozen systems, methods, and hacks that will improve your decision-making skills

PLUS, YOU’LL RECEIVE 14 EXERCISES to help you apply the tactics you’ll learn throughout this book!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, under pressure, and indecisive, HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS offers a simple, practical solution. Here’s how to make better personal and professional decisions to create a truly rewarding life.

Grab your copy today!

The College Cookbook: Delicious and Easy College Recipesby BookSumo Press

Delicious Cooking. For Students. This is How to Cook in College.

The College Cookbook is a cooking companion for students. As long as you have a stove, a microwave, and some fresh ingredients you are ready to enjoy some great food. These recipes will be so delicious that even your parents will be impressed. Forget expensive take-out. Say goodbye to boring dining hall food, and say HELLOOO to delicious meals you can make on your own.

The College Cookbook will teach you to re-imagine some of your favorite dishes like mac and cheese, burgers, and ramen noodles. This cookbook is the perfect companion for any student.

Here are some easy simple and delicious meals for college students:

• Quickest Mac ‘n’ Cheese
• Healthier Burritos 101
• Advanced Ramen
• Reuben Sandwich
• Parmigiano-Reggiano Sandwich
• Classical College Burger
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Disco Fries
• Eggs in a Boat
• Microwave Nutella Cake
• A Hipster’s Favorite Coffee
• much, much, more….

Again remember these recipes are unique so be ready to try some new things. Also remember that the style of cooking used in this cookbook is effortless. So even though the recipes will be unique and great tasting, creating them will take minimal effort!

The Fossil: Science Fiction Thriller (Secrets Of Mars Book 1)by Joshua T. Calvert

“An intriguing, character-driven mystery/thriller with ‘science-fictional awe and’ outer-space trappings.” (Kirkus Reviews) A human fossil on Mars. An astronaut who lost her memory and a powerful organization that keeps a secret in Antarctica–one that will change the world forever. “Joshua T. Calvert has a gift for making nail-biting science fiction that you can’t put down. Get ready for some sleepless nights!” – M.A. Rothman, USA Today bestselling author

In 2018, Canadian archaeologist Ron Jackson makes a mind-boggling discovery in Antarctica–right before disappearing without a trace, leaving behind only his controversial theory that humans have lived on Earth far, far longer than we think they have.

Decades later, in 2042, when Jackson’s wife dies under mysterious circumstances, an unlikely pair of investigators, Agatha Devenworth and Pano Hofer, begin investigating whether her death might be connected to Jackson’s disappearance. What exactly was it he found before he vanished? Why is the Human Foundation, a hyper-powerful business empire built on an endless series of game-changing inventions it has been rolling out, one after another, for over twenty years, trying to hide the truth from the two investigators? And what could it possibly have to do with the first manned mission to Mars, which ended in disaster leaving countless conspiracy theories in its wake?

Big Billionaire Bossby Ali Parker

A major cosmetics company is looking for America’s next sweetheart to be their perfume cover girl, and honey, that just ain’t me.

Or I didn’t think it was.

My brother offered me a chunk of change to behave in our family-owned restaurant for one day, and that’s the day handsome walked back into my life.

My brother’s best friend from school.

But he’s a big shot now, working for the billionaire owner of this company that’s offering me a shot.

And the old man doesn’t have an heir, so my handsome first love is in line for the jackpot.

Together, they’re on the hunt for the girl next door.

Unfortunately, due to me behaving for a day, the old man my guy works for decides I’m just the girl for the job.

He couldn’t be more wrong, but if it means more money in my pocket and stealing a few more minutes of my first love’s attention, I’m in.

Fake sweetheart that pleases the crowd? That’s me.

The best part is that with all of this money, I’ll get to pursue my dream of becoming a romance author.

There’s only one catch to this sweeping Cinderella story–I’m highly allergic to perfume.

No turning back now. The contract is signed and the games have begun.

All I can do now is jump in and literally hold my breath.

I’m ready for the ride of a lifetime with my big billionaire boss.

The Mageri Series Boxed Set (Books 1-3)by Dannika Dark

***BINGEABLE! SERIES COMPLETE***
Three full-length novels (Over 900 pages!) USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIES

★★★★★ “Urban Fantasy doesn’t get much better then this. – PureTextuality

A young woman unwittingly receives the gift of immortality from a Mage. In order to survive, she must learn to trust the new men in her life who are friends, protectors, and companions. But only one will be her lover. Dark, unique, and full of unpredictable twists, the Mageri series reveals a secret world of immortals who live and love on an epic scale. Sometimes ordinary people are destined to lead extraordinary lives.

What’s included:

STERLING (Book 1) USA TODAY BESTSELLER
After a brutal attack, Zoë Merrick narrowly escapes death, rescued by an ex-soldier who offers her a place to stay. But something is different about her, and she’s unable to control an unexplainable energy coursing through her body.

Justus De Gradi is a man who can teach her that control. He’s handsome, arrogant, and not entirely human. He reveals that she is a Mage – an immortal made of light, not magic. Justus has sworn an oath to protect her life, but can he guard her from the one man who has a right to claim it?

Zoë learns the price of freedom…and the value of loyalty.

TWIST (Book 2)
Silver is developing her gifts as a Mage and learning how to live under new laws. She is forced to give up her old life and live in secret among the humans. There is finally hope of leading an ordinary life…

Until Logan Cross walks into it. Lives are at stake. Truths are revealed. And an unexpected passion ignites.

IMPULSE (Book 3)
Silver is living under the watchful eye of her Ghuardian and dating her mortal enemy. Neither man can protect her from a dark secret, one buried within the contents of a box. As rival factions struggle to gain control, she finds herself in the middle of a centuries-old feud that threatens to drive a wedge between her and Logan Cross, the man who intends to seduce her.

Surreal Absurdityby Jim Lively

What is it about Charles Pierce that makes people want to kill him?
He’s retired from his law practice, does pro bono work for non-profits, and has turned all his attention to focus on his art. He even rented a studio, as part of a gallery where exhibitions are well attended and the wine flows freely.
So why does a mysterious and hostile young man threaten him, while the woman who tried to poison him last year shows up at an exhibition to purchase one of his abstract paintings?
Charles can’t seem to avoid associating with criminals. Even Detective Gonzales believes he is somehow involved in a series of local murders because his business cards are found at the scene.
No one, least of all Charles, can explain it, but the more he seeks clues and answers, the more he finds the whole situation to be a Surreal Absurdity.

Awakening Your Taste: A Journey Into The Art Of Healthy Eatingby Duran Torrez

If you’d like to NEVER have to worry about traditional dieting again…and still become healthier than you’ve ever been in your life, then this is the most important book you will ever read.

I’ll show you why in a minute…But first, I’m going to be completely honest with you…

If you aren’t willing to INVEST in yourself, don’t bother reading any further. It’s not worth your time or mine.

I’m speaking directly to those of you who are willing to invest time and money into yourself…

Into your own personal transformation.

Into becoming a happier, healthier, and all-around better human being.

The best thing you can do for yourself and everyone around you is to become the best version of yourself! You must be willing to GO ALL IN ON YOURSELF… for you, for your family, for the people that mean the most to you!

All you need is the WILLINGNESS… I will take you the rest of the way.

Also understand that this book isn’t a magic pill, secret supplement, or some kind of scheme that promises to show you how to lose 50lbs in a week.

The stuff I talk about in the book is real for me. I LIVE it, my wife LIVES it, and our son LIVES it. It has completely transformed our lives, the lives of everyone I’ve shared it with, and I know it will help you too.

If you just want a quick fix…DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!

If you are ready to transform yourself into a healthier and happier person who has more control over their entire life… THIS BOOK WILL BE YOUR ROADMAP.

Let me show you what you’ll get when you buy the book…

First of all, this book is dramatically different from anything you’ve ever read because it doesn’t try to convince you to adopt a certain type of diet program. It helps you uncover what your individual body actually needs…without requiring you to spend years studying nutrition.

It’s a self-transformation road map that will lead you from where you are, to where you want to be, AND you’ll get access to tons of special bonus material that will help you turn your new knowledge into real-life experiences!

Here’s a small sneak peek of what’s inside…

• Why you should never think of food in terms of nutrients…like calories, protein, carbs, or fat. (pg. 47)
• How to raise your awareness in all aspects of life…so that you become empowered to make the best decisions possible for yourself and everyone around you. (pg.16)
• How to simplify the mental processes…so your mind begins to work FOR YOU and not against you. (pg.20)
• You need to limit your carbohydrate intake to be healthy right? WRONG! See page 64.
• You need to eat lots of protein to be healthy right? WRONG! See page 56.
• 4 steps to transform any meal into a healthier version…so you don’t have to completely ditch your “go to” meals. (pg.117)
• The truth about dieting…and what it means for your long-term health. (pg.71)
• What to do if you’re a picky eater…or don’t like the taste of “healthy food”. (pg.120)

So here’s what to do next…

Death's Detective: The Malykant Mysteries, Volume 1by Charlotte E. English

To catch a killer, send a monster.

There’s a realm. Wreathed in ice and snow, drowning in the dark, Assevan needs a different kind of hero.

There’s a god. Merciless and cold, and quick to anger, the Lord of the Dead insists upon one thing only: vengeance for a murdered soul.

And there’s a man. A ruthless killer, Konrad is detective, judge and executioner in one. Dauntless, relentless, monstrous, he stands alone against the dark.

Meet the Malykant. Justice will be served.

Four cases. Four killers. Four executions. Dark fantasy and murder mystery collide in this first collection of the Malykant Mysteries.

Vegetables Unleashed: A Cookbookby Matt Goulding

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the endlessly inventive imaginations of star Spanish-American chef José Andrés and James Beard award-winning writer Matt Goulding, Vegetables Unleashed is a new cookbook that will transform how we think about–and eat–the vast universe of vegetables.

Andrés is famous for his unstoppable energy–and for his belief that vegetables are far sexier than meat can ever be. Showing us how to creatively transpose the flavors of a global pantry onto the produce aisle, Vegetables Unleashed showcases Andrés’s wide-ranging vision and borderless cooking style.

With recipes highlighting everything from the simple wonders of a humble lentil stew to the endless variations on the classic Spanish gazpacho to the curious genius of potatoes baked in fresh compost, Vegetables Unleashed gives us the recipes, tricks, and tips behind the dishes that have made Andrés one of America’s most important chefs and that promise to completely change our relationship with the diverse citizens of the vegetable kingdom.

Filled with a guerilla spirit and brought to life by Andrés’s globe-trotting culinary adventures, Vegetables Unleashed will show the home cook how to approach cooking vegetables in an entirely fresh and surprising way – and that the world can be changed through the power of plants.

CREEPLES!by Patrick D. Pidgeon

Let’s just come right out and say it . . . stranger things do happen at Aberdasher Academy of ScienceWe’re talking weird science, with fantastical consequences such as a slithering colossal Mongolian Death Worm, clashing medieval Bog People, an ambushing Ayia Napa sea monster, and a ravaging mythical beast, just to name a few! Desperate to raise funds to save their favorite teacher’s Genomic department from closing, Johnny “Spigs” Spignola, Theresa Ray “T-Ray” Rogers, and Pablo “Peabo” Torres team up to launch a crowdfunding lab experiment, but hastily use a mysterious DNA serum that astonishingly creates six pint-size, magical humanoids–the students affectionately call Creeples–who unleash mystical mayhem and campus chaos.But even more shocking, a startling mystery emerges for these intrepid teens. Their noble but foolish actions uncover a shadowy insider’s evil plan to gain demonic supremacy from the academy’s hidden powers of ancient sorcery–and the Creeples unwittingly stand in the way!

The Beautiful-Uglyby James Snyder

She’s sixteen. She’s alone. And the world thinks she’s crazy. What could possibly happen next? Well, she’s going to show them…

When sixteen-year-old Connelly Pierce wakes up inside an unknown psychiatric hospital with both her wrists slashed, she begins the arduous task of piecing together the events of her life that led her there. Her own cognitive behavioral therapy (as she had learned so well from them). Beginning with the sudden death of her mother and father when she was six, and the only world she knew disappeared, literally, overnight. That’s when, with no known or, at least, close relatives, she and her nine-year-old brother Eric find themselves cast into the nightmare quagmire of government child protection agencies, and Connelly begins her incredible fourteen-year journey–her dark odyssey–into her own brave new world. A world, she realizes, she must not only quickly adapt, but fight back as well, if she hopes to survive.

Above the Lawby Lorhainne Eckhart

His crime was unforgivable, but the law protects him.

Mark & Billy Jo are back in this riveting romantic crime thriller about an unreported crime in the police chief’s family in this new crossover series from NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart.

“If you ever overstep with my family again, not even Gail will be able to save your job. Then, I assure you, the closest you’ll come to working in law enforcement again will be as a security guard at some mall.”

Exactly what Mark had expected.

“Chief Tolly Shephard”

The law is designed to protect the innocent, but what happens when the police chief could be protecting a criminal?

If an alleged crime is reported to you, but no victim can be found, has a crime been committed? This is exactly the question Billy Jo McCabe asks Detective Mark Friessen when an anonymous woman approaches her and tells her about an unspeakable crime taking place right under the watch of the chief of police, in his own family.

They soon learn family is family, and the victim has been hiding her secret for years. But she’s not just any victim: She’s the niece of the chief of police, Tolly Shephard.

But when Mark and Billy Jo dig into the chief, his family, and the secret they’re hiding they soon discover the players in this game are people who use the law to their advantage, and sometimes the law doesn’t protect the innocent–and it has the best non disclosures money can buy.

The Rock and the Raindrop: A Space in Timeby Bjorn Wythette

A raindrop has seen the rise and fall of civilizations and survived deserts of ice and sand. However, despite all of her adventures, this once-powerful lady has lost her way. That is, until a gust of wind–or perhaps a twist of fate–sends her face-to-face with a lowly rock. But what good could come from a conversation with a rock? Turns out, this is no ordinary rock. This particular rock watches the world around him evolve with a curious, near astonishing blend of precision, versatility and splendor, and he wonders about that. What hand lies behind such bewildering, unwavering might? When these diverse entities collide, sparks fly, and together they embark upon the path of discovery, unraveling mysteries neither would have thought possible.

In this lighthearted romp through a serious world, the rock and the raindrop combine their talents and explore the many ways–always subtle and often clever–God reveals Himself to us through nature. With the help of the surrounding forest, they unearth hidden mathematical and philosophical treasures, traces of the spiritual world working quietly behind the scenes. Replete with poetic charm, this delightful tale is an illuminating and thoughtful series of contemplations on the meaning of life, the power of faith, and the wondrous roads we travel in pursuit of the eternal adventure.

The Dime Boxby Karen Grose

Greta Giffen barely escaped being murdered by the man she grew up with. She’s not sure who Ian is, or who she is, but she’s determined to find out. When she bolts from their secluded cabin in northern Ontario and flees to Toronto, her new life comes at a price. Ian dies under suspicious circumstances and a veteran detective believes eighteen-year-old Greta has the perfect motive.

A prime suspect in a tense police investigation, Greta finds it hard to make Detective Astra Perez believe the details of her dark and appalling story. Digging deep into her sordid history and forced to face the people from her past in a new light, Greta struggles to accept the secrets that have haunted her since childhood. Still, Detective Perez remains doubtful. And until Greta herself confronts the disturbing evidence in front of her, she will never truly escape that cabin in the woods.

The Third Callby Lorhainne Eckhart

Romance and suspense collide in this pulse-pounding read!

NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart brings you an emotional O’Connell family novel that is both “Gut-wrenching & Riveting.”

A small town. A scared little girl. A man with a gun. A small cabin deep in the woods. This book was a wonderful story.”
-Bev, Bookbub Reviewer

Bad-boy deputy Marcus O’Connell dreads what cops know as the third call.

When Marcus takes the call the first time, he thinks it’s a prank.

The second time, he knows there’s a problem.

The third time the call comes in and is patched through to him, he knows it’s something he can’t ignore.

The only thing is, the girl is terrified and keeps hanging up, and Marcus knows someone is in the house with her. Can they save a girl from a desperate situation?