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Defiant: A Cinderella Retelling (Tales of Cinder Book 1)

by M.J. Haag


A dark, twisted Cinderella retelling that fans of Sarah J. Maas and/or Melanie Dickerson are sure to enjoy.


Magic can have deadly consequences.

When the sudden and suspicious death of Eloise’s mother points to forbidden magic, Eloise is determined to bring her mother’s murderer to justice. She will stop at nothing to find the killer…even if the clues lead right to the palace gates and the prince’s manservant, Kaven. He is irrational, volatile, and prone to knocking women off horses. Given his personality, it should be easy to find the proof she needs to place him in irons.

However, when dark magic is used, nothing is as it seems, and Eloise is about to learn that nightmares often hide behind fairy tale lives.


Fans of the Beastly Tales will not want to miss this new addition to the same world. Filled with magic, unexpected foes, and brooding, impossible men, this Tale of Cinder is sure to leave you burning for more!

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The Alpha Heist: an Enemies to Lovers Shifter Paranormal Romance (Stealing the Alpha Book 1)

by Kate Rudolph


The alpha keeps what's his...

No one steals from Luke Torres. His fortress is legend and his pack of lions are deadly, ready to face any threat. When Luke meets Mel, she knocks his socks off with a scorching kiss, but when they meet again, they are captor and captive in a deadly game of cat vs. cat.

The thief is up to the task...
From the moment Mel takes the assignment, she knows that it should be impossible. But for the supernatural world's foremost thief, impossible is an irresistible challenge. Especially when the payment for this job will get her one step closer to revenge. When the job goes belly up, she finds herself in the lion's den and facing off with the most alluring man she's ever met.

Can she find a way to complete the job without losing her heart?

One alpha, one thief, and an adventure of a lifetime.
The Alpha Heist is number one of a three part series called Stealing the Alpha. Book two, Entangled with the Thief, and book three, In the Alpha's Bed, are available now. This series is complete.

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The Forbidden Idea

by Mark Monoscalco


Some ideas are forbidden not because they are false—but because they threaten the foundations of power.

In an age of expanding government, managed narratives, and pressure to conform to an evolving moral orthodoxy, the principles that once defined a free society are increasingly dismissed, distorted, or suppressed. The Forbidden Idea confronts this erosion by asking a deeper question than most political debates ever reach:

Do you believe in coercion, or do you believe in individual liberty?

A foreword by Dr. Ron Paul sets the tone. Drawing on political philosophy, natural law, economics, and history, Mark A. Monoscalco presents a rigorous yet accessible defense of individual liberty grounded in consent, moral agency, and voluntary cooperation. Rather than framing individual liberty as merely a policy preference or cultural slogan, this book argues that it is a moral necessity for any just society.

Unlike conventional political books that argue about what government should do, The Forbidden Idea examines whether government has the moral right to do it at all.

What makes this book different:

Most discussions of individual liberty stop at policy. This one begins with first principles.

The book compares individual liberty with its major philosophical rivals—central planning, collectivism, utilitarianism, and authority-based moral systems—and explains why societies built on coercion, even when well-intentioned, inevitably undermine both prosperity and human dignity.

This book invites readers to rethink what individual liberty actually requires and what is lost when it is compromised.

Inside, you’ll explore:

  • Why consent is the foundation of legitimate social order
  • How natural law and natural rights define the limits of political power
  • Why economic freedom is inseparable from moral and political liberty
  • How spontaneous order explains cooperation without central control
  • The cultural and psychological roots of collectivism and centralized authority
  • The moral case for individual responsibility over state authority

 

The Forbidden Idea is written for readers who are new to the philosophy and history of individual liberty. This book will also resonate with readers of The Law, The Road to Serfdom, and The Ethics of Liberty.

This is not a call to outrage. It is a call to clarity—about what individual liberty truly requires, what coercion destroys, and why the belief that human beings are not owned remains the most dangerous idea in politics.

If you are ready to understand individual liberty not as a slogan but as a coherent moral philosophy, The Forbidden Idea will permanently change how you see power, society, government, and yourself.

About the book cover:

Some words are closely related in meaning, such as light and enlightenment or darkness and ignorance. Darkness cannot resist light—it disappears when light is present. In the same way, ignorance cannot resist enlightenment; it fades when understanding is introduced.

From the perspective shown on the book cover, you stand outside the gates, surrounded by darkness—a symbol of ignorance. The elites of society want to keep you there, unaware of the ideas that could set you free. Behind the gates, the books glow with light, representing knowledge that brings enlightenment—The Forbidden Idea. To escape the darkness, read this book.

 

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Own Your Own Divorce: Your Guide to Lower Fees, Less Conflict, and Improved Outcomes

by Laurence Wilson


Divorce doesn’t have to be a nightmare

Are you unhappy—uncertain whether your marriage has ended or still can be saved?
Confused about what steps to take next?
Will you mediate? Collaborate? Litigate?
Do you fear making a horrible mistake?
Terrified you might start a war with your spouse?
Worried divorce will impoverish you?

Do you wish to reduce the toll divorce will make upon your family and project the best version of yourself as you proceed?

Laurence Wilson, a pioneering divorce attorney with fifty years of experience, reveals how you can navigate the legal maze of separation and divorce with cooperation, compassion, kindness, and clarity.

Stop fighting. Stop paying inflated fees. Learn how to reclaim your divorce from the Divorce Industrial Complex. Create a future filled with enhanced respect, closure, understanding, and peace.
Key benefits of reading this book:

  • Learn the truth: Uncover the hidden strategies unprincipled lawyers use to take control, prolong divorce proceedings, aggravate family conflicts, and line their pockets with your money.
  • Regain control: Learn how to shift control of the divorce process to yourselves, so you can shape favorable postdivorce outcomes.
  • Minimize conflict: Execute practical strategies that reduce tension, diminish hostility, and foster cooperation.
  • Save money: Identify how to significantly reduce legal fees and other expenses associated with divorce.
  • Repair relationships: Discover how to enhance respect and affection for family members before, during, and after divorce.


Laurence Wilson, JD, AAML, has been a practicing divorce lawyer, mediator, collaborative attorney, private judge, and superior court judge pro tempore in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975. During that time, he has helped more than 4,000 couples with their divorces.

Take control of your relationship—buy this book today.

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A Conjuring of Ravens: A Magepunk Progression Fantasy (A Practical Guide to Sorcery Book 1)

by Azalea Ellis


In a world where magic is a science, Siobhan is a genius.

But even geniuses need schooling.


When Siobhan stumbled into the theft of a priceless magical book, she thought her dreams of becoming the world's most powerful sorcerer were destroyed.

But then a mysterious spell changed her life forever...

Siobhan is now wearing the body of a strange man and has a new identity—Sebastien. With a new chance for a new start, she allies herself with a local gang—secretly a revolutionary party funding itself through crime. Now, she is bound by vow to repay them in magic and favors.

But as Sebastien's reputation begins to bloom, and Siobhan's old enemies still lurk in the shadows, she quickly realizes that the secrets of this world are deeper and darker than she ever could have imagined.

Forced to juggle the two sides of her double life, Siobhan is determined to uncover the truth and take control of the name they gave her—The Raven Queen.


A Conjuring of Ravens is the first book in a hard fantasy series that includes: an intelligent protagonist, a rules-based magic system, and some hilarious misunderstandings.

Get it now.

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Mastering Multifamily Underwriting: 5 Steps to Confident, Risk-Smart Apartment Investing

by Vessi Kapoulian


Feeling overwhelmed by multifamily deal analysis? Worried that a single mistake could cost you thousands—or more?

Mastering Multifamily Underwriting equips you with the knowledge, framework, and confidence to make smart, risk-aware decisions in apartment investing.

Vessi Kapoulian, a former commercial lender and experienced multifamily investor, has underwritten over 1,000 deals and managed a $1BN+ credit portfolio. She distills her expertise into a beginner-friendly, five-step underwriting framework that anyone can follow.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Spot flawed assumptions in pitch decks before you invest
  • Analyze markets, submarkets, and deal structures like a pro
  • Protect your downside with reserves, the right deal & debt structure, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Learn from real-world case studies that turn theory into action

Whether you invest actively or passively, this book transforms hesitation into confidence. Stop risking your capital on guesswork. With Vessi’s proven approach, you’ll know exactly when to say “yes” and when to walk away, making your next multifamily deal a smart, profitable one.

 

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Terminus (Fringe Worlds #1)

by Kevin Hardman


Master Sergeant Gant Maker was a highly-decorated and well-respected Marine - until his last mission left him as the sole survivor of an encounter with a vicious race called the Vacra. Served up as a scapegoat and drummed out of the military, he has since lived a life of seclusion with only an adopted alien as a companion.


Now the Vacra have returned. As the only person to have ever faced them and survived, Maker is reinstated in the Corps and given the onerous task of finding this enemy on a world located at the edge of known space. Assisting him is an unlikely band of military rejects, including a blind sharpshooter, an unstable psychic, and a genetically-engineered killing machine who refuses to fight.

Given that the Vacra have superior weapons and technology, Maker recognizes that his team is at a distinct disadvantage. But Marines are nothing if not resourceful, and Maker has an audacious plan that just may level the playing field – if it doesn’t get them all killed.

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Our Italian Summer (Meet Me in Italy Book 1)

by Jennifer Probst


Three generations of women in the Ferrari family must heal the broken pieces of their lives on a trip of a lifetime through picturesque Italy from 
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst
 
Workaholic, career-obsessed Francesca is fiercely independent and successful in all areas of her life except one: family. She struggles to make time for her relationship with her teenage daughter, Allegra, and the two have become practically strangers to each other. When Allegra hangs out with a new crowd and is arrested for drug possession, Francesca gives in to her mother's wish that they take one epic summer vacation to trace their family roots in Italy. She just never expected to face a choice that might change the course of her life. . .
 
Allegra wants to make her grandmother happy, but she hates the idea of forced time with her mother and vows to fight every step of the ridiculous tour, until a young man on the verge of priesthood begins to show her the power of acceptance, healing, and the heartbreaking complications of love.
 
Sophia knows her girls are in trouble. A summer filled with the possibility for change is what they all desperately need. Among the ruins of ancient Rome, the small churches of Assisi, and the rolling hills of Tuscany, Sophia hopes to show her girls that the bonds of family are everything, and to remind them that they can always lean on one another, before it's too late.

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Sensation: A Superhero Novel (Kid Sensation Book 1)

by Kevin Hardman


Like millions of other kids, Jim grew up wanting to be a superhero. Unlike most of his contemporaries, however, Jim actually had the goods: a plethora of super powers that would have been the envy of any meta on the planet. But when his tryout with the Alpha League - the world's premier group of supers - goes disastrously wrong, Jim basically becomes an outcast.


Two years later, Jim is still bitter about what happened to him. However, he soon finds himself the centerpiece in an odd turn of events that gives him a second chance at his dream. But nothing is as easy as it sounds, as Jim soon discovers. Among other things, he’s made an enemy of a prospective super teammate, he’s being stalked by an unknown pursuer, and a shadowy cabal bent on world domination has identified him as the only obstacle to their plans.

It’s a lot for one super to handle, even with a smorgasbord of abilities. But if saving the world were easy, everyone would do it…

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Loved You Once (The Baker’s Creek Brothers Book 1)

by Claudia Burgoa


USA Today
 Bestselling author Claudia Burgoa presents a heartwarming, sexy romance about second chances and starting over.

After a week off the grid, I finally get reception and the first voicemail I hear stuns me.
“You’re summoned to Baker’s Creek by the late William Tower Aldridge.”

Twelve Years.
It’s been twelve years since the last time I heard from the Aldridge family.
That one voicemail changes everything—I need the money the late William offers.
In exchange, I have to live eighteen months in Baker’s Creek.
I’ve survived cancer, the jungle, and the plague.
This should be easy compared to all that, right?
Or so I think until...I see him.
Confident, charismatic, bitter, sexy as hell, Doctor Hayes Benjamin Aldrige.
My first love, my first kiss—my late husband’s brother.
He hates me.
He still hasn’t forgiven me for walking out on him, and I can’t blame him. It’s been over ten years, and I still have feelings for him.
But I faked it once and I can fake it twice.
I can survive eighteen months and that’ll be the last time I see the Aldridge brothers.

Isn’t it?


The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines & alpha males, steamy romances and witty love stories, this series is for you!

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Captivity: Hollow Rock Shifters Book 1

by Tami Julka


Lawson Scott has been a prisoner for three years. He's been subjected to torture, degradation, and numerous tests by humans wanting shifter blood. He's convinced he will spend the remainder of his life chained to a wall until sexy scientist, Liv Kimbro, is assigned to his case. She's the first human to show an ounce of compassion and their attraction is combustible despite his disdain for her species. An escape plan unfolds and Lawson sees how far Liv will go to set him free. Passion erupts and raw, primal need is unleashed when they succumb to their desire for one another. Will Lawson reach his safe haven and find a life mate when Liv captures his heart or will their differences destroy them and everyone he loves?

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Until Next Time: The St. James Family (Against All Odds Book 4)

by Claudia Burgoa


USA Today
 Bestselling author Claudia Burgoa brings you a romantic comedy filled with loss, hope, and new chances.

What if the person you try to save is the one who saves your heart?

It’s official. I’m totally hopeless at love, parenting and life.

Single mom? Check.

Massive debt? Check.

A sassy daughter who inherited my gift of snark?

Ugh. Check.

I work three jobs, go to school, and do my best to be in my kid’s life. Men are the last thing on my mind. I wouldn’t have time to look at a man even if he fell into my lap.

Until he does. Thanks to my spawn who keeps calling some famous relationship expert, airing my disastrous life in her podcast.

That’s when Zach, my brother’s best friend in high school appears. I used to have a major crush on him, but I figured he forgot about me.

Zach who tragically lost his wife some time ago, and now, he’s looking to save everyone—including me.

A super hot fling with my old flame, with a broken man?

Double check.

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Until Next Time is a romantic comedy featuring a secret billionaire looking for the one that got away. This chick-lit tale of a single mom searching for her happy ending is fun, sexy, and oh-so swoonful. A brand-new romance novel by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa.

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Glendale: A Contemporary Christian Romance (The Glendale Series Book 1)

by Ann Goering


Will young love be enough, or will the cost be too great?


In 
Glendale, book one of The Glendale Series, an unlikely relationship blossoms when high school junior Jessica, the new girl from D.C., crosses paths with Joe—a good Christian boy with enough passion and conviction for them both . . . or so he thinks. As he walks a dangerous road, Joe takes bold risks in hopes of making his God Jessica’s. Instead, she becomes his.

Fighting to stay together, they stumble down a path of desperate choices, heart-wrenching sacrifices, and finally, the realization that true love sometimes means letting go.


Glendale explores timeless struggles of love, family, forgiveness, and the often-messy process of growing-up. With raw and relatable characters, gripping relationships, and a powerful ending that will leave you breathless, this contemporary Christian romance series is an unforgettable journey to health, wholeness, and joy.

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Just Riding Destiny: A Regency Romance

by Jean Luntz


Destiny might be the fastest thoroughbred horse in all of Southern England, but will her speed be enough to save Kit Carlyle from a marriage of convenience?

When the notorious rake Viscount Alistair Upshire offers to forgive Kit’s father’s crushing debt in exchange for her hand in marriage, Kit faces a future bound to a man she despises. With her heart belonging to Marcus, the younger son of the Earl of Roxboro, she is determined to forestall the marriage.

Just when all seems lost, Spectral Tillie, Kit’s loyal Aberdeen Terrier from beyond the grave, returns to aid her. With Tillie's spectral guidance, Kit concocts a daring plan: she will ride Destiny to victory at Epsom disguised as her twin brother James. Not only will a win expose Upshire’s corruption in the horse racing world, but it will secure Kit’s freedom to marry for love.

As Kit, Marcus, and the spectral Tillie join forces, they must protect Destiny and their secret plan from Upshire’s manipulations. Will Kit manage to win her freedom and Marcus’s heart, or will she be forced into a life of misery with the viscount?

In this thrilling Regency romance, the outcome of one race will determine everything. Grab a copy to join the adventure today!

 

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Wild (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 Digital Edition): From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

by Cheryl Strayed


#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER

At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State—and she would do it alone. Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection: This special eBook edition of Cheryl Strayed’s national best seller, Wild, features exclusive content, including Oprah’s personal notes highlighted within the text, and a reading group guide. 

One of the Best Books of the Year: NPR, The Boston GlobeEntertainment Weekly, Vogue, St. Louis Dispatch 

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Witch Way After Forty: Paranormal Women's Fiction Romance (Silver Sisters Book 1)

by Jennifer L. Hart


A quintessential soccer mom. A motorcycle-riding wild-child. With two sisters like that, she could have done without provoking the dark fae…

Alys Stevens is running out of familiar road. Approaching midlife, the same age as her mother’s death, and muddling through a messy divorce, the forty-something home renovator has lost the control she so deeply craves. So when her siblings show up demanding a girl’s night full of fun, the three brew up an ancient family cocktail… and accidentally free powerful magic.

Baffled as they all develop uncanny powers, Alys watches on in part-horror, part-glee as a satisfying sinkhole swallows her vexing ex-husband’s car. And poking around in her family’s mysterious tree for answers arouses the unwanted attention of sexy but dangerous werewolves.

Can the new witch refurbish her run-down destiny, or will fate tear her to shreds?

Witch Way After Forty is the charming first book in the Silver Sisters midlife paranormal women’s fiction series. If you like enchanting characters, reverse age-gap romance, and magical surprises, then you’ll love Jennifer L. Hart’s heartwarming adventure.

Buy Witch Way After Forty to join a supernatural sisterhood today!

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CLAIMED: A Dark Mafia Romance (Claimed Trilogy Book 1)

by Em Brown


Note to self: don’t fall in love with a gangster.

I’m the good girl: a college student who studies hard, wants to do good, and plays by the rules. I shouldn’t be falling for a guy like Darren Lee, the bad boy owner of an exclusive nightclub that, unbeknownst to me, caters to an international triad.

We’re absolutely wrong for each other. Maybe that’s why the heat between us is so sizzling hot…

But Darren’s desires run dark and wicked. Should I submit to his passions? Something tells me that if I throw caution to the wind, I could be in for a world of hurt.


If you enjoy mafia style romances with plenty of wicked heat, then get CLAIMED to steam up your reading today…

Additional Notes: This opposites-attract story of a dangerous love is best suited for new adult romance, mafia romance, or billionaire romance readers who like their books dark and super steamy. Themes and elements in this trilogy include organized crime, kidnapping, romantic suspense, and a secret baby.

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Her Rake Fiancé (Dukes and Secrets Book 2)

by Mariah Stone


Powerful lord. Infamous rake. Forced into a fake engagement with a wallflower…that leads to true love.

Lord Richard Seaton will do anything to find his missing brother—even confront criminal lord Thorne Blackmore. Thorne’s price for information? Something Richard’s wounded heart vowed never to pay: marriage. And not to one of the stunning debutantes chasing him but to Thorne’s bluestocking sister, Jane.

Shunned by the ton thanks to her scandalous brother, Miss Jane Grant runs a school that saves Whitechapel children from the gallows. Unwilling to abandon her students for marriage, a fake engagement is her only escape.

Jane offers to dig up the information Richard needs before the wedding. But they must keep their deal a secret or endanger Richard’s family and face Thorne’s wrath.

Braving society to convince the ton of their love, Richard protects Jane from judging matrons. And from elegant soirees to glamorous balls, Jane casts aside her gray dresses for vibrant silks and transforms into the lady she was born to be.
Soon, the reforming rake is falling under his blossoming wallflower’s spell…and into her bed.

But when Thorne learns of their deception, will Richard live to marry the fake fiancé who has become his true love?


All volumes of the DUKES AND SECRETS series:

0 - When the Duke bought a Wife (Prequel)
1 - All Duke and Bothered
2 - Her Rake Fiancé
3 - Project Duke
4 - Betting against the Scoundrel
4.5 - The Duke Do-Over (Christmas short story)

All volumes of the spin-off series SEVEN DUKES OF SIN:
1 - Duke of Rath
2 - Duke of Luhst
3 - Duke of Pryde
more books to follow...

Each book is a standalone and can be read in any order. A happy ending is guaranteed.

 

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Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career

by Mo Bunnell


Relationships are the foundation of our long-term business success.

The problem is a million things get in the way:

“I don’t have enough time.” 
“I don’t want to be a nag.”
“They are super busy right now.”
And the biggest one—“I’m just not good at this.”

There’s a simple solution to breaking through all this noise: Giving.

When you focus on giving, you will remove your own mental roadblocks. You’ll be centered on solving the client’s problems and investing in their success. And you can build a system to consistently integrate the right moves into your busy work life.

The real magic to this approach: It’s always your move, and there’s always a way to be helpful. In Give to Grow, Mo Bunnell shows how to develop the growth mindset that keeps the focus on the relationship. 

A great deal might make your year, but a great relationship can make your entire career.

No matter where you are in your career, Give to Grow will help you build the relationships you need to make the impact you want.

 

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She's His Drug, He's Her Thug 2

by Nirvana Blaque


Having survived being set up and various attempts on their lives, Mika and Kane are dead set on walking away, leaving the treachery of the hood and street life far behind them.


They quickly discover, however, that certain things are easier said than done. As Kane takes steps to dissolve his various partnerships, he and Mika soon discover that – although they may be done with the streets – the streets are not done with them. Someone is after them. Someone with power, money and influence…and a personal score to settle.

As the walls start to close in, Mika and Kane quickly realize that running isn’t the solution. The only way to stay alive is to attack the problem – and their enemies – headfirst. But with danger and double-dealing around every corner, will Mika and Kane, as well as their growing love, manage to survive?

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