Eli Asher is in hot water. He’s not sure which one is adding up faster, the lies he’s told his wife or the past due notices they are getting. He needs a job, a good job with benefits so he can take care of his family. He thinks he has one, but loses it to a member of some secret society that he wants no part of, until his hot water starts to boil and he has no choice but to take a leap of faith. That leap takes him away from his family and on a cross country adventure where he does a series of simple jobs, working with some incredible people. He learns more about what really matters every step of the way adding depth and breadth to his understanding of himself and the world, transforming his very life. $0.99 on Kindle.
A Simple Job
Free: A Kind of Love: Love and Resilience in a Harsh Paradise
A Kind of Love by Ida Subaran is a powerful exploration of love, resilience, and survival set in a vibrant but unforgiving tropical village. The story centers on Doris, a mother fighting to raise her children, Sarah and Kanut, amid poverty and societal pressures. Through richly drawn scenes of daily life, the novel reveals the emotional depths of maternal sacrifice and the trials of growing up female in a patriarchal society. Doris navigates moral dilemmas and economic hardship with strength, while Sarah embarks on her own journey of self-discovery and dreams. Subaran captures the textures of Caribbean life and the emotional complexity of family bonds, offering readers a poignant, authentic portrait of enduring love under pressure. It’s a deeply human novel that resonates with themes of hope, identity, and what it means to care, despite the odds. Free on Kindle.
Free: The Archivist’s Map
In a world where everyone’s life is mapped by glowing lines of destiny, Elion Varr is the only one left unmarked. As a quiet clerk in the Ministry of Destiny Registration, he spends his days approving the fates of others while hiding the truth—he’s been secretly collecting the maps that don’t follow the rules. When a mysterious scroll and a cryptic warning reveal cracks in the system, Elion discovers he may be the key to a forgotten truth buried by time. As the world begins to unravel, he must decide whether to follow the order that rejected him or embrace the chaos that could set everyone free. The Archivist’s Map is a gripping tale of fate, rebellion, and the courage to write your own story. Free on Kindle.
Inside The Circle of The Sun. . .
Join Aubrey E. Drummond through a journey of Love, Life, Song, Grief, Despair and Darkness. See this world through the unique perspective of a black man, who has lived both in sunshine and the pour of rain. His poems are short, simple yet complex. Readers will find his work irresistible, appealing to audiences far and wide.
I dedicate this work to my wife Kathleen Ann Welsh-Drummond, who I love dearly
February 23, 1947 – July 31, 2023.
$0.99 to $3.99 on Kindle.
Free: No Going Back
Free: Stormer’s Pass
If you can’t wait for a hero, you must become one. Star high school quarterback Max Stormer is one season away from scholarships and fame, but when a remarkable and mysterious girl strolls out of the hills and punts all his plans, Max soon finds himself captain of something much bigger than a football team, and that being a champion is more dangerous off the field than on it. Free on Kindle.
The Head’s Tale
When the head of an elite New England prep school buys a swamp, she doesn’t expect to be mired in a sexual scandal with an irresistible man. Funny, sexy, and irreverent, The Head’s Tale is a delightful tromp through the muck of prep school drama—and a reminder that the process of growing up never truly ends. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Statue
Some sins don’t stop haunting.
Years ago he crossed a line he can’t forget. Guilt followed him like a ghost—silent, shapeless, but always there.
Now, it has a face.
When Ira’s troubled son begins therapy with a new psychologist, he’s forced to confront the past he thought was a nightmare. She’s the girl he wronged—the one mistake he’s never stopped running from. But the past isn’t content to stay in memory.
Under the weight of his guilt, he must face the one truth he’s feared the most: you can’t outrun what’s inside you.
A dark, introspective tale of guilt and consequence. $0.99 on Kindle.
Ever Since I was 7 Seven
The book is about an athlete who is so great by the time he turns 7 years old and evil doctor decides to curse him to hide the truth from world about his greatness. Since the book is based on a true story it shows us the ugly side of racisms and hate in game if sports. The plight of a black athlete overcoming evil in a white world. By using education the athlete is able to over come what was thought to be doom situation. $7.99 on Kindle.
What Was Lost
When a young girl feels complicit in her own abuse, how does that thwart her attempts to build a happy life as an adult woman?
When disturbing memories begin to surface, Marti returns to the small Vermont town she ran away from thirty years ago to face her demons. She drags her unwitting teenage daughter along on the journey—heightening already existing tension between mother and daughter. But Marti is determined to achieve what she’s returned home for: forgiveness for lies told, and revenge for secrets held.
Exploring the vast social changes that took place between 1970 and 2000 and turning a critical eye on times before language such as #MeToo helped give voice to these all-too-common occurrences, What Was Lost is a raw, powerful tale of one woman confronting the ghosts of her past. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Marfa Blues – Searching for Treasure
1968, Marfa, TX: Vera DeSoto runs a cafe and seems to collect strays—lost people looking for second chances. A young girl, two hippie boys, and a scared artist find their way into her life and suddenly, she’s joining them in a search for buried treasure. Drugs, outlaws, and giant cloned cattle in the Texas desert… this book has it all.
From the author of the award-winning “Man & Horse: The Long Ride Across America.” $0.99 on Kindle.
Biohazard Bailey
In the beautiful bliss of 26th-century Finland, a shocking disappearance shatters the lives of psychic sisters Bailey and Megan Johnson. Separated and alone, Bailey finds herself trapped in the sinister Waterway Orphanage, a hub for human trafficking. With the help of newfound friends Izzy and Yousef, Bailey musters the courage to escape and embark on a perilous journey to reunite with her sister and find a new sense of belonging. As they navigate treacherous paths and forge unexpected alliances, the trio uncovers the dark secrets of their past and the true horrors of the orphanage. Dive into this gripping tale of resilience, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterly love. $4.99 on Kindle.
Nina and the Orange Dog
The Die
In the democratic nation of California, Darah discovers the game she’s working on in a Silicon Valley tech company has been tampered with and turns to a hacker friend, Jedd, for help. The mind-control plot Jedd and his friends soon uncover is a bigger threat than he or Darah imagined, but will they risk everything to prevent it from going forward? Combining techno-thriller and metaphysical fiction and scaffolded on three realities—the ancient wisdom of the Mahabharata, our current sociopolitical reality, and the near future—The Die is a fast-paced story about friendship, courage, and democracy. $0.99 on Kindle.
Crushing Little Things
Juliette Valentine is a cunning, complex, and pathological child prodigy. At just fourteen years old this elite gymnast manages to weaponize the family dog, create a rabies panic in her small town, initiate a CPS investigation into her own mother, and successfully hunt and tame Jonathon, the boy next door. The reader will get to know both Juliette and Jonathon through their own unique perspectives and by way of various flashbacks of their traumatic childhoods. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Coffee Break Bundle Espresso: Humorous Short Reads
Take a break with the New Release – your Espresso shot of three humorous short reads exposes “the darker side of fame and fortune” and the twisted lives of three anti-heroes. A depraved entrepreneur. The sleazy side of the Ad game. A scandal-mongering paparazzo. And the murderous ways of a beautiful but vulgar, sweary, prima donna.
In “Lord of the Stings”, Dave Skinner, a cocky rock star entrepreneur, plots to scam a knighthood. A satirical take on fame, power, and the British establishment.
In “Survival of the Slickest”, Andi has worked his way to the top in the Advertising game, only to discover that’s what it really is. A game. That’s the day when he’s asked to leave his ego at the door on his way out.
In “Paparatz”, Tayla, the famously beautiful Aussie supermodel from hell, suddenly finds herself in a jam in the fashionable end of London. Does this mean a dead-end for her career, or worse, prison? And can she escape the clutches of the king rat of the paparazzi?
Dark comedy reading for 3 or more coffee breaks – for readers who love celebrity, culture, scandals and thrillers with sharp dialogue and compelling plots!
Free on Kindle.
Free: Trails in the Sand
Sea turtles stumbling toward an oil spill. A mystery threatening a family filled with secrets. A reporter struggling to save them all.
When environmental writer Caroline Carlisle sets off to report on endangered sea turtles during the Deepwater BP oil spill in 2010, she also uncovers long-kept secrets that threaten to destroy her family. The situation is complicated further by Caroline’s love for her late sister’s husband, Simon. An uproar ensues as Caroline’s southern family embarks on a collision with its past and future. At the same time, the oil from Deepwater Horizon continues to spew forth into the Gulf of Mexico and onto its beaches, creating an urgency to save Florida’s wildlife. It’s in this atmosphere that Caroline discovers the truth about her family and writes noteworthy articles about wildlife rescues.
Her relationship with both her sister, who died from an eating disorder, and her mother, whose grief and depression over the death of her brother years earlier shatters Caroline’s own secrets. An adventure involving parenthood and children and mental illness, Trails in the Sand uses the real events of 2010 as the backdrop for the psychological love stories unfolding with some humor and satire on the world of Florida environmental politics.
If you enjoy books that combine fiction with real world events, you’ll enjoy how the timeline and facts from Deepwater Horizon’s oil spill serve as the backdrop to Trails in the Sand, the recipient of a Green Book Award. Free on Kindle.
Short Stories in Spanish 101
FOR BEGINNERS – WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION – FREE AUDIO
Do you want to learn Spanish in a fun and engaging way without feeling overwhelmed? Have you ever felt frustrated trying to learn Spanish through boring textbooks and endless grammar rules?
You’re not alone! Many learners struggle with traditional methods that fail to keep them engaged.
That’s why Short Stories in Spanish 101 will transform how you learn Spanish naturally with entertaining, fun, and captivating stories.
Learn Spanish Naturally – You will absorb the language in a real-world context without boring drills.
Improve Reading Comprehension – With easy, engaging stories that will help you understand Spanish better. With Spanish-English translation to aid comprehension
Expand Vocabulary – You will learn new words and phrases in a fun and practical way.
Boost Confidence in Speaking – Reading and understanding stories will help you with pronunciation and sentence structure.
Enjoyable Learning Experience – You will stay motivated by learning Spanish through entertaining and uplifting stories.
The short stories make learning manageable for any schedule. With clear translations, you’ll always have the support you need.
If you’re ready to learn and boost your Spanish skills in a fun and natural way, begin your journey today with these enjoyable and effective stories! $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Shattered Paths
Three lives…
Three paths…
One shared destiny…
Shattered Paths is the first instalment in a powerful trilogy that follows the intertwined lives of three children—Oliver, Emma, and Jack—each navigating the harsh realities of the foster care system. This debut novel focuses on Jack, whose world is defined by neglect, abandonment, and a relentless search for connection. His story, told with raw emotion and unwavering honesty, sheds light on the darkest aspects of the care system. Experience Jack’s pain, his fleeting moments of hope, and the powerful bonds he forms with those who share his journey.
Daniel Rolph, drawing from his own tumultuous journey through the UK care system, brings a deeply personal perspective to Shattered Paths. Adopted and re-entered into foster care during his youth, Rolph’s debut novel is a reflection of his own experiences and those of countless others who have faced similar challenges. Through this powerful story, Daniel seeks to illuminate the often-unseen realities of foster care and child abuse and neglect, raising awareness and fostering empathy.
Shattered Paths is a call for understanding and change that will resonate with readers long after the final page is turned. Get your copy today and explore the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Free on Kindle.
Short Stories
Literary Fiction/ Christian Fiction- Disclaimer: although a Christian book, it deals with difficult and uncomfortable themes. This is not a typical Christian book but encompasses more depth and potentially depressing subject matter. Cecilia struggles with her past and family dysfunction as her sister is estranged and living on the streets. Enrolling in therapy, she writes short stories or poems on any topic which are included as a part of the book. Her therapist analyzes them helping her discover the truth of her past which allows her to look forward to a brighter future. $9.99 on Kindle.
Thaddeus Chambers: A kid’s view of life and politcs
Free: The Butler Did It!: A humorous dark comedy novella
Octogenarian Mervyn Ambrose’s acting career gets an unexpected new lease of life, but unfortunately, he doesn’t. His bucket list is modest. Make one last stage appearance. Hold a secret farewell party for his friends. Say what he’s always wanted to say to the people who annoy him. Bring the young woman he’s recently befriended into his circle of friends. And orchestrate his wake. Mervyn’s final act is far from ordinary. A dark comedy filled with powerful emotions and a touch of zaniness to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Free on Kindle.
Free: ‘Til the River Calms
Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: A Novel
Bob Carson has been given the gift, or perhaps the curse, of living his long life two ways—both from birth to death and from death to birth. With insight and humor, Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart explores how we navigate life, the choices we make, and the question of whether our lives would be objectively better if we could change what has happened. $0.99 on Kindle.
Midnight Justice
Alexandria McCord is a Houston Inner-City high school history teacher by day and a justice serving vigilante by night, while on a mission to hunt down and execute the gang who murdered her parents. As she goes by, Alex becomes a champion of the school’s most troubled students, using her wits to protect them from life-threatening circumstances. All the while, she’s just one step ahead of Mike Kinstley, Houston’s finest Police Detective. Along the way, she discovers the shocking truth about her real father, and has an entry into a past dimension to be with the love of her life, Mike Koehl, who was killed in a car accident their senior year in high school. This dimension is afforded her by a little toddler, dressed only in underwear, oversized cowboy boots, and a cowboy hat. Could it be her only way out of going to prison after her final Armageddon with the gang and the leader himself? $0.99 on Kindle.