Owen Mercer thought thirty years of fixing broken machinery was the only war he’d ever face. He was wrong.

When his son is declared Missing in Action, the fifty-three-year-old mechanic trades his wrench for a rifle. But on the brutal colony world of Hawthorn, Owen discovers his son was part of Project LANTERN—a conspiracy so dangerous that both the military and the enemy will kill to keep it buried.

Surrounded by lethal secrets and a system that wants him to stay silent, Owen must navigate a web of corruption to find the truth. The military wants him to wait for answers that will never come. Owen is done waiting.

The war took his son. Now, he’s coming to take him back.

Twenty-nine-year-old Ella Nilsen has never known her parents—or even how her mother died. Raised by her emotionally distant Norwegian grandmother, Hilda, Ella has long accepted that the topic of her parents is off-limits. WhenHilda passes away, Ella is shocked to find that her inheritance includes a summer cottage perched above the sea in a place called Lyngør, a remote island in Norway. To sell it, she’ll have to visit the cottage and take stock of what’s there—and maybe Lyngør holds the key to her mother’s mysterious passing, if she can get the locals to talk.

For as long as he can remember, Leif Arnesen, a thirty-four-year-old boatbuilder in Lyngør, has carried grief and shame from his father’s death, an accident that upended their small community. When Ella breezes into Lyngør looking for answers, her very presence stirs up old ghosts and earns her the villagers’ suspicions. As sparks begin to fly between Leif and Ella and their relationship blossoms quickly, everything Leif knows to be true threatens to capsize.

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Probst’s Our Italian Summer and set amid the rough and wild beauty of the Norwegian archipelagoes, Kimbra Drake’s Where the Heart Meets the Sea asks what happens when we’re forced to rewrite the stories that have defined our lives—and what we do with the next chapters.

He saved her life. Now he owns it.

Charlotte Harper seems to have it all – a beautiful home in the Cheshire countryside, a loving husband, and a young son she adores. But when she collapses on a night out, doctors discover she has a rare blood disorder. Without a bone marrow transplant, she will die.

Then comes a revelation: Charlotte had a brother, John, given up for adoption at birth. Miraculously, John is a perfect donor – and he agrees to save her.

But when John moves into Charlotte’s home to recover from the painful procedure, her perfect world begins to shift. Strange visitors arrive at odd hours. Whispered phone calls. Veiled threats. Her peaceful home becomes a place of fear and stress.
As his terrifying agenda becomes clear, Charlotte realises that the price of John’s gift may be more than she can bear.

Because John didn’t just give Charlotte a life. He came to take one back.

The Family Secret – the chilling psychological thriller by the bestselling author of The Wrong Neighbour.


What readers are saying about The Family Secret:

“I flew through this one! If you’re looking for a psychological thriller that doesn’t let you breathe, The Family Secret is a solid pick.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“Caleb Crowe once again creates an unputdownable thriller! It's gripping from start to finish. The story is intense, emotional, and cleverly crafted.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“I kept promising myself “just one more chapter,” and, of course, we all know where that leads.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“I absolutely couldn’t put it down. This wasn’t what I was expecting at all in the best way. Equal parts twisty, exciting & dark.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Twisty, brilliant, kept me guessing the entire time.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“The pacing is tight, the atmosphere tense, and the sense of dread grows steadily until the final reveal snaps everything into place. If you enjoy domestic thrillers where the danger comes from someone who should be trustworthy, The Family Secret delivers a gripping, unsettling ride.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Loved this book! The twist… got me. I didn't see it coming at all. Loved the characters. Absolutely brilliant.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“The author masterfully builds suspense, keeping the reader on edge throughout. The final part of the book is an intense, fast-paced ride that leaves no room to slow down.” -Netgalley Reviewer

His name is Mason Sharpe. Victims take heart—bad guys take cover.

Army veteran Mason Sharpe’s world is turned upside down when his beloved fiancée is killed in a random shooting. Struggling to cope with his grief, Sharpe instinctively heads for the North Carolina town where he and his bride had planned to honeymoon.

Alone on a beach, contemplating a future which now seems bleak and empty, he stares into the abyss. But then…

A body washes ashore. An investigation begins and the police quickly pronounce an accidental death. But Mason isn’t buying it. He believes the man was murdered and someone is trying to cover it up.

As Mason presses the point, it soon becomes clear that the locals want him gone - and they’re ready to use force to run him off.

But Mason isn’t the kind of man to be pushed around. He’ll deal with this problem the only way he knows: Point Blank.

Point Blank - book 1 of the superb Mason Sharpe action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper & David Archer.


What readers are saying about Point Blank:

“I absolutely loved this book and managed to read it in a day. It hits the ground running immediately… The term high-octane thriller is very apt for this book.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“… so full of action that you might lose some sleep as I did. But oh, it was so worth it. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys gritty action/adventure stories.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“I loved everything about this book. Mason is a complex character, at once intelligent, humble, compassionate, cocky, and inquisitive. He is just the kind of protagonist that makes a story enjoyable...” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Edge of your seat thrilling, heartbreaking and at times both. A stand out, can’t miss read... I know it will stay with me for a long time in the way that all great stories do.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“Mason Sharpe is the new Jack Reacher! I couldn't put the book down and when I did, I couldn't wait to pick it back up...” -Netgalley Reviewer

“… just the kind of protagonist that makes a story enjoyable and keeps me turning the pages to see what he does next. I’m looking forward to reading more Mason Sharpe adventures.” -Goodreads Reviewer

Inclusionable uses the overlooked strategy of inclusive leadership to build team performance and boost business results. Learn it. Live it.
Too often, inclusion gets reduced to buzzwords or check-the-box exercises—detached from the real pressures of leading a team and driving business results. Inclusionable bridges that gap. This isn’t a book about setting surface-level hiring goals or measuring diversity. It’s a hands-on guide for managers who want to lead better, build trust, and create a team where people thrive and perform. Grounded in extensive research and real-world stories, Inclusionable shows how inclusion, done right, isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s your edge.
Whether you’re managing five people or an entire organization, this book helps you integrate inclusive leadership into your everyday work—with practical, actionable steps you can take right away. You’ll learn how to:

• Understand the difference between diversity and inclusion—and why it matters
• Foster a sense of belonging, fueling the kind of innovation that happens only when people feel safe to show up fully
• Lead by example to build engagement and accountability
• Leverage your network—including artificial intelligence—for insight and support

If you’re a curious, forward-thinking leader who’s ready to unlock the full potential of your team, Inclusionable is your next essential read.

“Swope deftly weaves Reading, Berks County and American history around the life of this interesting African-American woman. The author successfully tiptoes between fact and fiction, bringing this memorable tale to life. Definitely a keeper!” –Paul A. Druzda, Berks County historian and author of four books on local history

Based on one woman's incredible real life.

Born an indentured servant and bound by slavery for the first twenty-one years of her life, Dinah Clark ultimately earned her freedom, married, had children, bought a house, and mastered the arduous work of a sawyer. Her profession—unusual for a woman at the time—sustained her following the early death of her husband. Her outgoing nature and skill as a woodcutter made her one of the most famous African American women in Reading, Pennsylvania, in the 19th century.

Along the way, Dinah helped build the Bethel A.M.E. Church, which served not only as her place of worship but also as a way station on the Underground Railroad. Despite living near poverty much of her life, Dinah's courage and conviction helped her break down racial and gender barriers as she staked out a full life for herself and her family.

In a town where whispers are currency, Carrie Moonshadow is the last secret anyone wants to admit. And yet, almost everyone has appeared at her back door.

Carrie Moonshadow is the witch of Frognot County, hidden away in her ivy-covered house, tending her garden, mixing her potions, and keeping her distance. The townsfolk may glance at her sideways in public, but when misfortune strikes, they come knocking at her door, desperate for the magic they refuse to acknowledge.

But with unnatural events happening throughout town, will Carrie be able to stay hidden forever?

Grab this complete series boxed set to find out!

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When a young woman falls prey to a mysterious illness no doctor can explain, Carrie is reluctantly drawn into a dark puzzle—one laced with curses, old betrayals, and the kind of magic that leaves scars. Meanwhile, Sheriff Caleb Thorne has problems of his own: livestock missing, fields withering overnight, and fires that have no natural cause. All signs point to something unnatural, and all roads lead to Carrie.

With suspicion closing in and old grudges stirring to life, Carrie must choose: stay in the shadows, or risk everything to uncover the truth. But secrets have a way of unraveling, and in Frognot County, nothing stays buried forever.

Included in this boxed set:

1. The Secret Keper
2. A Gnome’s Wisdom
3. Blood Moon Magic
4. Veil of Sacrifice
5. Forbidden Love

Perfect for fans of Practical Magic and The Discovery of Witches, The Secret Keeper blends mystery, romance, and slow-burning magic in an unforgettable tale of power, trust, and small-town secrets.

Dare to step into Frognot County? Get your copy and uncover the magic lurking in the shadows!

Success isn’t a straight line—it’s a spiral.

In this bold and illuminating guide, Avery Hollis invites readers to rethink everything they thought they knew about achievement. The Spiral Path to Success blends personal insight, psychological research, and real-world stories to reveal a transformative truth: growth is cyclical, not linear.

Whether you're launching a new venture, navigating a career pivot, or simply seeking clarity in a chaotic world, Hollis offers a fresh framework for progress—one that embraces setbacks, celebrates reflection, and honors the messy beauty of becoming.

Inside you'll discover:

• How to turn detours into breakthroughs
• The power of revisiting old goals with new wisdom
• Why spiraling upward beats climbing ladders
• Practical tools for building resilience and momentum

Perfect for dreamers, doers, and anyone stuck at a crossroads, this book is a compass for the modern journey—full of heart, humor, and hope.

Your path may twist. Your purpose won’t.

In spring 1874, the American economy is descending into a depression, following the collapse of Jay Cooke’s financial empire. Amid the chain of bank and business failures set off by Cooke’s bankruptcy, Jubilee Walker struggles to keep Warner and Walker Outfitters solvent.

Jubil’s grand plans for developing Yellowstone National Park into a popular tourist destination were dashed when Cooke’s business failed, but he is still determined to help fulfill the park’s potential—not to mention his promise to his friend White Dog to end the corruption affecting the well-being of the people living on the Crow reservation.

When Jubil solicits support from the highest levels of government, he sets off a chain of events that puts not only him but the ones he loves most in grave danger. What is the nature of the secret Jubil’s nemesis is hiding? And how far will he go to protect it?

Book four in the Jubilee Walker series is loosely based on historical events.

Elias Renn thought his final weeks at Ignis Prime Academy would be routine.
He was wrong.

Assigned to the training vessel TNS Horizon, Elias expects one last exercise before graduation, far from expectations and the legacy he’s spent years trying to escape. It’s supposed to be simple. Safe.

Then the attack comes.

An unknown enemy strikes without warning, shattering the fleet and cutting the cadets off from command. Outgunned and isolated at the edge of known space, Elias is forced into leadership as the survivors fight to stay alive.

What they uncover isn’t just an ambush, it’s proof of a threat the Terran Alliance isn’t prepared to face.

Graduation was supposed to be his way out.
Instead, it may be the moment he’s pulled into a war no one believes is coming.

DID MOONLIGHT MURDER HIS OWN LOVER? OR HAS HE BEEN SET UP TO TAKE A FALL OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS?


"If you knew your life could end at any moment, how far would you go to prove you murdered your lover? "

Albany, New York, is the dark setting of this paranoid thriller about Richard "Dick" Moonlight, former APD detective turned private investigator, who believes he killed Scarlet Montana - his illicit lover and wife of his ex-boss, Chief of Detectives Jake Montana.

Problem is, despite the blood on his hands, Moonlight doesn't remember what happened!

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Vincent Zandri, comes the first, extended editor's cut version in the Thriller and Shamus Award Winning series.

For fans of bestselling hard-boiled mystery and romantic suspense writers like Robert B. Parker, Michael Connelly, Lawrence Block, Don Winslow, and Charlie Huston.

The Number 1 Bestselling Series in Hard-Boiled Kindle The Number 1 Bestselling Series in Private Investigators

Scroll up and grab your thrilling copy today!!!

"Sensational...Masterful...Brilliant." --New York Post

"The action never wanes." --Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"Gritty, fast-paced, lyrical and haunting." --Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Six Years "Tough, stylish, heartbreaking." --Don Winslow, bestselling author of Savages

"Non-stop action." --I Love a Mystery

"Vincent Zandri nails reader's attention." --Boston Herald "(Zandri) demonstrates an uncanny knack for exposition, introducing new characters and narrative possibilities with the confidence of an old pro...Zandri does a superb job interlocking puzzle pieces." --The San Diego Union-Tribune

For Anokhi, dance is more than art. It’s the key to finding her roots.

Since she was a child, Anokhi has been haunted by the same vivid vision: amysterious dancing woman with golden anklet bells and white flowers in her ink-black hair. Her movements are hypnotic, flowing, beautiful. But who is she? And why does Anokhi feel so connected to her?

Growing up in small-town Idaho after being adopted from India as a baby, Anokhi has always felt like an outsider, caught between cultures, between reality and her dreams. When her best friend and fellow misfit, Kale, drops out of high school, she does too. Determined to find her place in the world, Anokhi buys a one-way plane ticket to Delhi, away from the woman who raised her and away from Kale, the boy she may or may not be a little bit in love with. When Anokhi’s search for answers to her past leads her to South India, she is swept into the magical world of Indian classical dance, which takes her down unexpected paths to discover what—and who—really matters.

Death is a certainty, and while much about the path is uncertain, how we choose to shape the journey is up to us.

Most of us know that a lack of a game plan can lead to disaster. Why then does death feel like a sudden, uncomfortable, closed-lip topic? Losing someone we love is an inevitable part of life. What if we could think about caregiving early and with solid insights into what makes a difference for those we love—and ourselves?

With Love offers tools to help you feel more prepared for the inevitable—from having hard conversations and making key financial and legal decisions, to assembling care teams and managing care, to getting the support you need to grieve and move forward. Whether you are early on in the journey or recovering from the loss of someone you love, With Love shares insights, advice, and frameworks that can help you be a more effective carer for yourself, your elders, and everyone on the path with you (there are more people than you think).

The path may not be easy or like anyone else’s—but you don’t have to walk it alone. With Love is an honest, heartfelt, and practical roadmap to having a more positive caregiving journey.

SANDRO:

They assigned me an idealistic attorney who thinks I belong behind bars. Emilio Rossi walked into my courtroom wearing righteousness like armor and a fading wedding ring tan line that tells me everything I need to know. He's vulnerable. Brilliant. Completely wrong for defending a man like me.

I should've requested different counsel.

Instead, I'm finding excuses to keep him close. Watching him fight for me in court with a fire that makes me want to see what that passion looks like when I strip away all his principles. He thinks he can maintain professional boundaries. He thinks his integrity will protect him from men like me.

He's wrong.

I'm going to corrupt him. Claim him. Make him mine in every way that matters. And when he finally surrenders—and he will surrender—he'll realize that loving a monster means becoming one too.

The only question is whether he'll hate me for it or thank me.

EMILIO:

I took the Vitale case to save my career. Now I'm not sure I'll survive it with my soul intact.

Alessandro "Sandro" Vitale is everything I've spent my legal career fighting against. He's dangerous, calculating, and guilty of crimes I can't prove. Defending him should feel like selling out. Instead, it feels like falling.

Every courtroom battle pulls me deeper into his world. Every conversation makes me question the lines I swore I'd never cross. He looks at me like I'm something he wants to own, and God help me, part of me wants to let him.

I know what he is. I know what choosing him will cost. My reputation. My principles. Everything I've worked for.

But when he touches me, none of that matters.

He's breaking down every wall I've built, every rule I've followed, every certainty I've clung to. And the worst part? I'm starting to think that's exactly where I want to be. Broken open. Completely his.

Even if it destroys us both.

A dark M/M romance where a ruthless mob strategist claims the attorney assigned to defend him. High heat. Morally grey characters. Obsessive love. No cheating. HEA.

Book 1 in the Inferno series. Each book features a different couple but follows an interconnected story. Can be read as a standalone.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual. But fellow mom Jen Shoemaker Davidson is here to offer straight talk and practical strategies for establishing loving and trusting communication to last a lifetime.

When her own kids entered their teenage years, Jen realized she had important topics she wanted to share with them—but getting them to open up and talk to her would take her full commitment to showing up, even when it was hard. What started as simple “life lesson lunches”—intentional times to sit down and focus on important conversations—became a tried-and-true philosophy for fostering connection throughout their teenage years.

In Keep Talking, Davidson has created a trusted companion for parents navigating the meaningful—and often messy and embarrassing—conversations essential for maintaining open communication with your kids. Through her practical tips and tools, here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Start and end a conversation
• Be an active and thoughtful listener
• Handle silence when that’s their answer
• Be less judgmental and anxious
• Instill confidence and a growth mindset
• Avoid pushing perfection
• Master the art of an apology

With sample conversations to help you get started, Keep Talking offers parents open and honest guidance without judgment, delivered with laughter and love.

Some legacies are written in blood and magic.

Elle Beauregard inherits magical powers and a mysterious necklace which leads to her discovering she's the last guardian protecting New Orleans from an ancient evil.

Detective Mateo Cruz has seen enough to know when someone's in danger. What he hasn't seen is magic that burns through technology, illusions that taste like memory, and a woman whose very existence threatens to unravel reality.

Can Ellie master her powers in time to save New Orleans and the budding relationship with Mateo? Grab this complete trilogy to find out!

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Elle Beauregard returns to New Orleans to settle her grandmother's estate and inherits more than she bargained for—a mysterious filigree necklace and magical powers she never knew existed.

All Elle wants is to understand her abilities and build a life in the city that calls to her soul, especially with Detective Mateo Cruz, whose steady presence makes her feel less alone in a world suddenly filled with ancient threats.

But the Queen of the Quarter—a centuries-old witch whose dark power flows through Elle's bloodline—wants the inherited necklace to reclaim her dominion over New Orleans. She'll use every illusion and manipulation to get it.

To protect everyone she loves, Elle must master magic she barely understands and embrace the very heritage she once fled. If she fails, the Queen will rise again and plunge New Orleans into darkness.

But if she succeeds, she might discover that some magic is worth the risk.

Included in this boxed set:

1. Beignets & Bad Omens
2. Midnight in the Bayou
3. Queen of the Quarter

Start reading this spellbinding paranormal romance today and lose yourself in the magic of New Orleans!

Nate and Vanessa started The War, but only their son Matthew can end it!
Young Matthew’s world shatters when his parents split up and put him in the middle of their custody battle. Desperate to escape their never-ending conflicts, Matthew imitates his hero, Luke Skywalker, and launches an against-all-odds mission to stop Mom and Dad’s war of vengeance! Will Matthew’s little brother Thomas Rabbit help blow up the Divorce War Death Star, or will he hide and play with his bunnies?
Love Wars: Clash of the Parents is a true story of youthful bravery that will inspire readers of all ages, and a wacky account of one family’s wretched yet hilarious nuclear meltdown . . . with an unexpected and unforgettable ending.
Filled with beautiful illustrations created by renowned artist Tsuneo Sanda, Matthew Tower’s memoir is a page-turner for readers of all ages, whether or not they have been affected by divorce and family discord.

He thinks they’re courting. She thinks they’re rivals. A surprise awaits them both…

Dr. Arthur Vaughn came to the countryside for a fresh start, not to fall hopelessly in love. But from the moment he meets Violet Templeton—brilliant, headstrong, and as passionate about medicine as he is—he knows he’s found his perfect match.

But while he’s dreaming of their future together, she’s ensuring he doesn’t have one.

With her family’s practice at stake and their income dwindling, Violet has no choice but to drive the new doctor out of town before he steals every last patient. But the more she schemes against him, the more she glimpses the man beneath the threat—one who listens, who respects her, and who might just understand her better than anyone ever has.

She’s fighting for her family’s survival. He’s fighting for a future with her. But only one of them can win.

American Writing Awards: 2024 Fiction Book of the Year
BookFest Awards: First Place - Women's Fiction
BookFest Awards: First Place - Paranormal Romance

"Soul Dancing held me hostage on the couch for two days until I breathlessly read the last word. It's an incredible story that invites you to savor so many layers of love: husband and wife, newfound soul mates, and the boundless love for one's children. Your heart will ache for a happy ending and won't be disappointed." Paulette Stout, author, speaker, and podcaster

"Gail Priest delivers a riveting story of love lost, love found, the grief of shattered dreams, and the wonder of life's — and death's — surprises, challenging readers with a timeless question. If you were given a second chance at life, would you take it?" Kathleen Long, USA Today Bestselling Author

When ninety-year-old Shirlene Foster dies, she is shocked to wake up in another woman’s body. Even more astonishing, she’s in a hospital delivery room, about to give birth. Fearing no one will believe her, she attempts to hide her true identity, but acting like a twenty-year-old proves impossible, and she realizes she must tell someone.

Cameron Michaels vowed to raise his niece after his brother abandoned his pregnant girlfriend, Rain. But after Rain has the baby, she changes… drastically. When Shirlene confesses she is inhabiting Rain’s body, Cameron hesitates to believe such a wild story, but it does explain Rain’s complete transition.

While adjusting to her new life and relishing her second chance at motherhood, Shirlene struggles to keep her growing attraction to Cameron in check. But Shirlene soon discovers that her new body may not belong to her for long.