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Tide and Tempest: A Romantic Dystopian Fantasy (Forgotten Lands)

by Lindsey Pogue


#1 in Nordic Myth & Legend Fantasy

An epic, standalone love story and adventure.

Forged by fire. Bound by blood. Tortured by fate.

Lightning decimates the land, but the people of Ebonpeak know there are greater threats than tempests and firestorms. Raiders pillage the coastline, destroying everything and leaving none unscathed.

Six years ago, Desolation Day stole everything from Samara—except the drive to be stronger, fight harder, and never look back. But her greatest test is yet to come. When the enemy washes ashore with the rising tides, upturning Samara’s world once again, can she shed the scars of her past to save her people, or will her hatred destroy her completely?

Venture beyond the desert lands of Sagebrush and through the scorched forest in Tide and Tempest, the next standalone installment in the Forgotten Lands adventures. The perfect read for Adrienne Young (Sky in the Deep) and Tanya Bird (Kingdom of Walls) fans.

What readers are saying:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Couldn’t put it down...don’t want it to end!"- Goodreads Reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Best Book of the Year!" - Amazon Reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Zillion stars!" - Amazon Reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Truly excellent!" - Goodreads Reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Unforgettable!" - Goodreads Reviewer

Forgotten Lands Series
Dust and Shadow
Earth and Ember
Tide and Tempest
Borne of Sand and Scorn (prequel)

OTHER FORGOTTEN WORLD SERIES
Ruined Lands Series
City of Ruin
Sea of Storms
Land of Fury

 

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Eat So What! The Power of Vegetarianism

by La Fonceur


Whether you are vegetarian since birth or practicing vegetarianism for health issues or you are a non-vegetarian, this nutrition guide is for you!

A new diet trend catches fire every other day but these diets are far from being a healthy diet, they can provide a temporary solution to health issues, whether it is obesity, diabetes, or other diseases. But, in order to stay healthy, you must have an in-depth knowledge of the foods you eat, what is the actual purpose of the various foods, and how nutritious they really are.


A vegetarian diet can protect you from many diseases, it adds valuable and healthy years to your life. Plant-based healthy vegetarian foods can be the solution to most of our daily health problems. Many diseases can be prevented with Food Therapy. 

Understand Your Food Scientifically
In Eat So What! The Power of Vegetarianism, research scientist, and registered pharmacist La Fonceur helps you understand your food in a scientific and real way so that you are not misled by any random diet. With Eat So What! The Power of Vegetarianism, learn Why is every nutrient important? How you can get maximum health benefits from nutrients. What are the right types of nutrients for you? How can even nutrients be harmful if their right type and right quantity are not chosen? 

No Supplements! All Natural
When you include the right nutrients in the right amount in your diet, you don't need supplements. Learn how you can practice vegetarianism all naturally without any man-made supplements. Learn how you can prevent anemia, vitamin B12, and protein deficiency with vegetarian foods naturally. Now you no longer need to depend on man-made dietary supplements.

Get rid of nutritional deficiencies
Eat so what! The Power of Vegetarianism is the nutrition guide for weight loss, disease-free, drug-free, and healthy long life.

This Nutrition guide discusses the following topics in detail:

  • What are Nutrients? Why are they so important?
  • What are the health benefits of being vegetarian?
  • Why you should eat more protein every day.
  • What are the high protein sources for vegetarians?
  • Truth About Fats! Why fat is not the enemy.
  • Why you should never give up carbohydrates.
  • What are the right types of carbohydrates and fats that you should eat every day for health benefits?
  • How to prevent anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency while being a vegetarian.


 

Additionally, find some healthy and tasty vegetarian recipes with Eat So What! The Power of Vegetarianism.

 

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BURNED: A Cowboys of Cade Ranch Novel (The Cade Ranch Series Book 1)

by Greta Rose West


From Internationally Bestselling Small-town Western Romance author, Greta Rose West...


Jack Cade already has enough on his shoulders with his four brothers, his struggling Wyoming horse ranch, and his adopted mama going through chemo again. He doesn’t have time for a woman, and he doesn’t trust them. But when Everlea Donovan falls into his life—literally—he can’t stop fantasizing about her.


Wanting her.

But Everlea’s hiding something, always looking over her shoulder, ready to run at any moment. She can’t risk putting Jack and his family in danger, but she’s never wanted anything—anyone—the way she wants him.

When she starts feeling at home at Cade Ranch with its wide open meadows and breathtaking mountain views, she begins to let down her guard—to both her heart and her safety—and that’s just asking for trouble…

The first book in the Cade Ranch series, BURNED, is a steamy romance about learning to trust and letting love guide you home…




Trigger Warning: This book contains subjects of a mature nature and language. Issues of parental loss, abduction, and burn victims may be triggered. But there is a guaranteed Happily Ever After and lots of good ol' down home sexy fun.

The Cade Ranch Series in order:
Burned
Broken
Busted
Braved
Blinded

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Between Ink and Shadows

by Melissa Wright


She’ll win back her freedom, even if she has to steal it.

Nimona Weston has a debt to pay. Her father’s dealings with the dark society known as the Trust cost Nim her freedom. There’s one way out of the contract on her life and that’s to bide her time and pay the tithes. But when the Trust assigns Nim to a task in the king’s own castle, her freedom is not the only thing she’ll risk.

Warrick Spenser has a secret. As king’s seneschal, he should be the last soul in Inara to risk association with dark magic, but long-hidden ties to the Trust are harder to shed than simply cutting the threads. When the Trust sends a thief to his rooms, Warrick thinks he’s finally found a way to be rid of them for good. But Nimona Weston is hiding secrets of her own.

Magical contracts, blood-debt accountants, and a deadly game. An epic fantasy with regency flair, an improper and slightly stabby heroine with a penchant for trouble, clean slow burn romance, and a dark and twisty plot that pits magic against kings, love against power, and a gothic underworld against a kingdom desperate to survive. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Shadows Between Us.

 

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First Strike (The Kurgan War Book 1)

by Richard Turner


When war comes after a century of peace, it is sudden and brutal. Taken by surprise Earth's far-flung colonies are in danger.

The only son of an admiral, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself thrust into a desperate conflict that he and the untried soldiers under his command are ready for. Focusing on the people struggling to survive the onslaught, First Strike is a novel that propels the reader to the furthest limits of space. Fighting a ruthless and determined enemy, Sheridan soon learns the brutal lessons of war and that his enemy may not be what it appears to be.

 
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Tides of Mana: A fantasy retelling of Polynesian mythology (Heirs of Mana Book 1)

by Matt Larkin


She controls the seas. Her sister controls the flames.

Together, they rule as god-queens over their Polynesian island paradise. No mortal army can stand against their power. Power, matched only by their pride. But what happens when civil war erupts between these goddesses?

Namaka turns the fury of the sea on her sister, wreaking untold devastation on the land and under the sea, earning the ire of the mer kingdoms. Their answer: turn Namaka into one of them. Possessed by a mermaid spirit, she is drawn into battles in their alien world.

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Tales from Thac: A Collection of Short Stories and Novellas

by Jeffrey L. Price


Grand Choosing: Kortiama longs to prove herself at the Day of Choosing. Yet that day will hold more for her than she ever bargained for, if she manages to survive.
Price of Honor: Seishin never expected to fall in love, nor that his love would hold a dark secret. The Pirate Coast is a dangerous place, one which might hold the key to his future, if it doesn’t kill him first.
Art of the Steal: Where did the enigmatic Donatello come from? Where did he learn to be a thief, artist, and swordsman? Who is the mysterious woman who broke his heart?
Fortune Tellers: Fran was not always blind, nor was she always a druid. It all came down to a fateful day and a run in with a certain blonde-haired, violet-eyed fortune teller.
Battle of Fish Eye Cove: Outnumbered two to one, Ves and Ruka engage in a desperate battle with a flight of evil dragons. Can the two dragon girls escape their deadly fate?

These and other thrilling tales are included here in this fantastic anthology from the world of Thac…

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Vampires Don't Give Hickeys (The Slayer's Reverse Harem Book 1)

by Holly Ryan


"Best vampire reverse harem. " ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Really steamy." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

 

“Marry the devil…or die.”

That’s the ultimatum Belle Harrison, vampire slayer, just received from a demon. Belle has only one response: To hell with him.

Turns out it’s not that easy, though—apparently the devil doesn’t know the meaning of the word no.

Lucky for Belle, three panty-melting vampires come to her aid. Three hot vampires she can’t resist. Hey, we all have our vices. Hers just happen to have fangs.

And she’s going to need these three to help her thwart the devil’s marriage proposal and defeat the terrifying dark force that wants her dead.

 

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Mafia's Dirty Secret (Mafia's Obsession Book 1)

by Summer Cooper


Marie should have run away from her abusive mother when she had the chance.
But she stayed home and cared for the terminally ill monster.
The one person that she loved but never loved her back.

Just as she thought her miserable life was never going to get better…
She met a mysterious out-of-towner.
She ignored her mother’s advice: to never speak with any man, that all men are bad.

This beautiful stranger showered her with gifts, kindness, and attention.
He gave her the sort of love that she had never experienced before in her life.

What Marie didn’t know is that this gorgeous man—a mafioso—had a reason to get close to her.
He was on a special revenge mission—and she was his target.


Warning: This story contains strong language, adult scenes, and some domestic abuse. Intended for adults only.

 

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Signed, A Paddy: An Irish Immigrant Story (Paddy series Book 1)

by Lisa Boyle


The gruesome truth hung in the air, and none of us wanted to go near it. Not yet.


Ireland, 1848. Fourteen-year-old Rosaleen watches her mother die. Her country is reeling from the great potato famine, which will ultimately kill more than one million people. Driven by a promise and her will to survive, Rosaleen flees her small coastal town.

She eventually arrives in America at the birth of the industrial revolution and is filled with hope and a new sense of independence. Yet the more Rosaleen becomes a part of this new world, the more she longs for a community she lost and a young man she can’t forget.

Through a series of both heartwarming and tragic events, Rosaleen learns that she can’t outrun the problems that come along with being Irish. And maybe, she doesn’t want to.


Winner of the 2022 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Book Award
Winner of the 2022 Eric Hoffer Historical Fiction Book Award
Winner of the 2022 IPPY Awards Best Regional Fiction, U.S. Northeast - Bronze Medal
Recipient of the Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion

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Throne in the Sky (Crown City Book 1)

by Angela Kulig


She’s known as the “Fae Killer.” But when she sets out to win the heart of the enemy, her own destiny might be ripped from her hands.

Jewel burns with hatred. Impoverished after losing the great war, the loyal and stubborn seventeen-year-old human struggles to feed her siblings and father. But despite her loathing of the conquering Fae, the resentful young woman agrees to enter the cutthroat competition to be their king’s bride so her crippling debts will be forgiven.

Reluctantly learning to live among the monsters she once ferociously battled, Jewel is surprised to make friends with some of the lower-tier castle servants. And though her rivals include merciless pixies and hell-sprites, the desperate contestant fears the true danger lies with a royal who wants nothing to do with her…

Will her quest to become queen seal a nightmarish fate?

Throne in the Sky is the cunning first book in the Crown City YA fantasy series. If you like determined heroines, intricate layers of darkness, and incredible world-building, then you’ll love Angela Kulig’s enthralling tale.

Buy Throne in the Sky to reach for nobility today!

 
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Blood and Bone: A Gritty, Love Triangle, Second-Chance, Rockstar Romance

by Paula Dombrowiak


A steamy, exciting, and emotional rock star romance with a bit of a slow burn, a love triangle and a '90s grunge aesthetic.

Two Days, One Interview, Twenty-Five Years of Rock 'N Roll. Telling his story might just repair past relationships and ignite new ones.

Jack O’Donnell is a middle-aged rock star with a long history of bad decisions. When unimaginable circumstances bring Jack and journalist Erin Langford, together, the two embark on a journey through Jack’s past where he recounts the rise and fall of his band and the profound bond he shared with his former bandmate and collaborator.

Erin Langford is a seasoned journalist tasked with writing a piece on Jack O’Donnell for a popular music website. While she had preconceived notions about Jack’s rock star image and evasive nature, she learns there is far more to his story than just the headlines. As Jack reveals the heart-wrenching details of his past, the feature she thought she was going to write, turns into so much more.

Blood & Bone is the first novel in the Blood & Bone series which must be read in order for the best reader experience,

Jack’s story is perfect for readers who love a damaged redeemable rockstar, alpha heroes, love triangles, smart strong heroines, second chances, friends to lover’s, a bit of a slow burn, a touch of humor, emotional love stories with a lot of angst, and plenty of steam.

Content Warning: This book also contains some sensitive subjects about abuse, addiction and suicide. Please take care while reading.

 

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Death on the Range: Target Practice Mysteries 1

by Nikki Haverstock


When a competitive archer is murdered at the training facility where Di has just started working, she's thrust into the middle of an unofficial investigation before she can even settle into her new life.

With her roommate Mary and a Great Dane named Moo, she begins to unravel the mystery around the death of the victim, but can they solve the case before they find themselves in the killer's sights?
A humorous cozy murder for every sleuth in the family

This is the first book in a brand-new series set at the fictional Westmound Center for Competitive Shooting Sports in rural Wyoming.

"Funny, charming, and occasionally deadly." ~ NYT bestselling author Zoe York
Target Practice Mystery #1

"A humorous first-in-series cozy mystery featuring a darling dog, a sassy heroine, and an amusing cast of characters." — USA Today bestselling author Zara Keane

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Celestial Magic (Celestial Marked Book 1)

by Emma L. Adams


Devi is having the week from hell. Literally.

Devi Lawson has a talent for breaking the rules. It's second only to her skill at hunting down demons -- too bad the angelic guild of celestial soldiers didn't appreciate her efforts. In fact, they kicked her out.

And now she's being accused of murdering one of their own.

To clear her name, she must work hand in hand with the demons she used to hunt, including the enigmatic warlock Nikolas Castor. Not only is his magic entirely too close to the killer she's pursuing, but he seems to think Devi is marked by a demon, too.

Before long, Devi is neck-deep in trouble. Distrusted by her former allies and in serious danger of the real reason she left the guild making it into the light, Devi must catch the killer before he unleashes a literal hell on Earth.

 

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Loving You: A Sweet Small Town Romance (The Bridesmaids Club Book 2)

by Leeanna Morgan


Fans of Pamela Kelley and Robyn Carr will love this small-town, feel-good romance!


Annie O'Leary's life ended the day her baby died. But then she moved to Montana and found a purpose, a reason for waking up each morning. There's something about Bozeman, something about the friends she's made that keeps her feet firmly anchored to the ground and her heart in one piece.

Dylan Bayliss is an Army veteran and security specialist. He's lived his life on the edge and paid a higher price than most. He's about to face his biggest fear and Annie is the only woman he trusts enough to help him.

Annie will do just about anything for anyone, but does she have the courage to do the one thing that could change their lives forever?


LOVING YOU is the second book in The Bridesmaids Club series and can easily be read as a standalone. All of my series are linked, so if you meet a character you like, you could find them in another book. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan’s books:

“I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five-star book.”


Other Novels by Leeanna Morgan:

The Bridesmaids Club:
Book 1: All of Me (Tess and Logan)
Book 2: Loving You (Annie and Dylan)
Book 3: Head Over Heels (Sally and Todd)
Book 4: Sweet on You (Molly and Jacob)
The Bridesmaids Club: Books 1-3

 

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Children of a Changed World Bundle: Books 1 - 3

by Alice Sabo


The Survivor’s Alliance is expanding. The big Circuit wagons wind through the isolated villages and towns bringing news and goods, but storms, raiders and wild animals are only a few of the trials as Willow guides her crew through a harrowing journey.

Things never go as planned. Their journeys will take some unexpected twists culminating in the biggest surprise of all.

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Caleb (Must Love Danger Book 4)

by Emily Jane Trent


SECOND CHANCE LOVE CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Navy SEAL Caleb Rowe has a second chance with his first love. Livi stole his heart long ago, but Caleb lost her and is filled with regret. Just as they find each other again, foreign enemies close in and Livi faces a personal reign of terror.

Livi Cameron fell for Caleb the day she met him, yet she has a secret that keeps them apart. As a former ballerina, her passion is to wipe out oppression and abuses of dancers. One day she is a dancer committed to reform, and the next day she’s the target of terrorists. She might not live to make her dreams come true, or to have a second chance with Caleb.

 

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Adamant (The Alliance Series Book 1)

by Emma L. Adams


Ever since a devastating magical war tore apart Ada Fletcher's homeworld, she and her family have lived undercover on the low-magic Earth. Stuck in a dead-end job in London, Ada has spent her life hiding both her true identity and her forbidden magic from the Inter-World Alliance: the organisation that polices the Passages between Earth and its magical neighbours.

At least until a high-ranking Alliance official is murdered, and Ada is arrested as the main suspect.

Kay Walker, grandson of the Inter-World Alliance's late founder, expects to spend his first week as an Alliance employee hunting rogue monsters in the Passages, not solving his supervisor's murder. However, the main suspect is a fierce young woman with dangerous magic from a world that should no longer exist… and the closer Kay gets to uncovering the truth, the higher the body count rises.

The last thing Ada wants to do is help the infuriating Alliance guard who arrested her, but it soon becomes clear that the Alliance knows too much about Ada's homeworld — and her magic. More, in fact, than she knows herself. One thing's certain: she's not the only one keeping secrets, and trusting the wrong person might cost more than her life.

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Beauty and the Vampire, Book 1: A Dark Paranormal Retelling of Beauty and the Beast

by Demelza Brown


This vampire is worse than a beast.


For years the Earl of Blackbourne has suffered a thirst for blood and a desire for flesh. His victims have been many. Condemned alongside him is his kindhearted half-brother.

But hope arrives in the form of a beautiful debutante, whose servants could satiate his appetites while he attempts to undo the curse.

An oppressed indentured servant, Daliyah yearns only for her freedom. When she finds herself trapped at Castle Blackbourne, it's not just her freedom that's in peril. If she succumbs to the ravenous fangs of the Earl, her body will be his to take and her life his to drain.


If you like your fairy tales dark and steamy, enter the darkness of Beauty and the Vampire today.

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Christmas On Main Street: A Sweet Small Town Christmas Romance (Santa's Secret Helpers Book 1)

by Leeanna Morgan


Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series will love this feel-good, small-town romance!

This Christmas, something magical is happening in Sapphire Bay.

Emma loves everything about living in Sapphire Bay. The scenery in the small Montana town is spectacular, her communications business is thriving, and her six-year-old twins are happy. When a Christmas Facebook post goes viral, Emma and her friends are swamped with people asking Santa for help. But it's her twins' Christmas wish that breaks her heart.

Jack Devlin finds missing people. When his brother asks him to locate Emma's ex-husband, he thinks it's going to be an easy case. But the more time he spends with Emma, the more complicated their relationship becomes. With more than one heart on the line, will they go back to their old lives or risk everything for a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love?

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET is the first novel in the Santa's Secret Helpers series and can easily be read as a stand-alone. Each of Leeanna's series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan's books:

"I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book."

 
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