I didn’t mean to fall in love with my best friend’s wife. We were just kids when it happened. Now, a decade and a half later she and I have bonded over tragedy—she lost the love of her life and I lost my best friend. I always knew Dolly was gonna break my heart—but the truth is, she never even got the chance. The second she saw my best friend Dean, I was history. The three of us were inseparable, always on some adventure together while I suffered in silence and loved her in secret. I tried to pull away from her but she needed me and maybe I needed her just as bad. I’ve convinced myself that the only reason she’s started to look at me differently is because I’m her last remaining tie to him. I’ve also convinced myself that I can resist the temptation when we end up stranded with one bed in a cabin in the mountains. But the way she looks at me—the way her body responds to my touch, my resolve that’s hanging by a thread snaps and I completely lose myself in her. I allow myself to give in, to live out this fantasy even though I know that my future at my family’s ranch is going to completely uproot my life in a few months. I never stopped loving her but she deserves more than someone stuck in the past and I won’t survive losing her twice. Somewhere along the lines of our tangled journey, through heartbreak and friendship, we realized that maybe the path that brought us together, is the same one that will tear us apart. $0.99 on Kindle.
That Touch
Open at Rock Bottom
Accused of a terrible crime, EJ tries to hide from his guilty past in a new town with a new identity. Though he planned to keep his head down and just get through his senior year without discovery, surprising friendships and even a budding romance draw him deeper into the persona. When news from home forces him back into reality, will EJ choose to finally take responsibility for the damage he’s done, even if it means sacrificing the happiness he’s found? $2.99 on Kindle.
March of the Band 4
Our heroes, Jacob and Tyler, are sent to a summer camp after getting themselves in hot water at a comic convention for supposedly stealing an item. After getting lost in the Mt. Hood National Wilderness, with two other campers on a day hike, they struggle to find their way back to civilization. They must forge a trusting relationship and alliance in order to escape the wrath of Mother Nature and evade capture from two ruthless killers who believe Jacob has the item which might be priceless. Will they survive the harsh conditions of their environment? Do they even have the item? $0.99 on Kindle.
Before the Mermaid’s Tale: A Little Mermaid Villain Backstory Retelling
A villain backstory like no other . . .
My brother Triton gets all the glory with the mermen and mermaids, while I do all the work.All I wanted was to live a simple life as a sea sorceress and find my future with Nerio under the sea.Until he was tasked by Triton’s wife Atheana for an absurd task that cost us everything.Now Triton expects me to get over my loss, rejoin them at the palace, and act as if everything is fine.It’s not fine.And it never will be again. And I have vowed never to use my magic to help him or his family again.And if I start to create my own collection of subjects that bow down to me?Well, the more the better. My power as the sea witch will only continue to grow.And one day, Triton and his family with know the depths of my vengeance. Discover this Little Mermaid, Ursula origin dark fairy tale retelling today!
Something different by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple. Meet the villains in your favorite fairy tales! A fairy tale retelling series full of love, a little magic, a strong sense of history, and powerful characters who we fall in love with, only to hate later on.Not steamy or with HEA endings, this series paints the fairy tale characters in a new light! $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Journey to the Abyss
What started as a grieving boy on a mission to restore his mother’s soul quickly becomes a perilous adventure that grows more impossible with each obstacle.
A life for a life is a cruel bargain, and he may not live to see it through. Free on Kindle.
The Secret
When their home planet is destroyed, a group of young teens have to grow up very quickly. Led by the charismatic Samantha, a thirteen-year-old with a thirst for adventure, they leave everything they have ever known behind to escape on the newly built spaceship, not knowing if they will ever see their families again.
Thrown headlong into a series of tests that push them to their limits, Samantha and her crew come through triumph, terror and tragedy to discover a secret so shocking, it will turn the entire history of humanity on its head.
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Essential F-Words for Teens: The 117 Things You Need to Know Before Graduation
Have you ever said to yourself, If I only knew then what I know now? Have you wondered how much easier life would be if your teenage self was armed with the knowledge you have today?
What if teens had access to a universal cheat code to help them develop foundational success habits before graduation? What if a road map existed that would point them in the right direction throughout their life’s journey? As an adult, how might your life be different if you had access to such tools?
Author Scott Grates asked himself those exact questions as his oldest of three children, Tyler, embarked upon his senior year of high school. After reflecting on his personal journey and twenty years of experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, Grates uncovered gems of wisdom to share with Tyler before graduation.
This must-read book supports teens as they set the foundational success habits necessary to build their careers. So much more than a textbook, Essential F-Words for Teens is packed with insightful life lessons and compelling career-growth stories. This book has it all. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Chosen Legacy
Growing up in the desert biodomes of Province 5-9, there is little room for individuality and choice. Every part of life is dictated by the Council.
At seventeen, Ren knows her path in life has been determined for the betterment of humanity.
Her permanent job placement, her relationship status, and even the number of children she will have are out of her control. Like it or not, she is expected to marry a complete stranger who was assigned to her based solely on their combined genetic diversity.
When the pressure of spending the rest of her life shackled to someone else overwhelms her, she makes a choice that will change the course of her entire life.
Signing up for the yearly lottery could buy her the time and freedom she craves…or she could be condemned to her worst waking nightmare.
The odds she’ll win the right to choose her own spouse are so low she decides it’s worth risking everything. The last thing Ren expects is to be chosen.
Ren is thrust into a house with seven pre-selected men. She must play the game while the whole country watches.
As Ren’s journey progresses, she learns the heart can be a fickle thing, and the road ahead might lead to a destination she never expected.
Can she find a way to break the rules without leaving a path of shattered hearts behind her? Or is all fair in love and survival?
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Free: Wolf Songs of Sky and Sea: A Brilliant White Peaks Novelette
A young wolf leaves her home island in search of her older sister Bluetail. Along the way, she finds an unlikely friendship with a playful raven and meets a wolf who knew her sister. The three explore the mainland together. Her world will be shattered by what she learns. Free on Kindle.
Free: The Firemaster’s Legacy: The Kyprian Prophecy Book 1
Her enemy’s Court. An impossible Prince. A deadly mission.
Firesky is the ultimate weapon. It will either obliterate or liberate all of Kypria. One silver-eyed girl has the power to determine their fate – if she dares to question everything she believes in.
A spellbinding YA Fantasy series perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, and Shadow & Bone series. Free on Kindle.
Free: The Seventh Clan
A messenger in a revolution and a healer from a secret race must unite their people before the empire subjugates them both. Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the American Revolutionary War. Free on Kindle.
End of Days: Box Set Books 1 – 7: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
Don’t miss all seven action-packed books 1- 7 in the riveting End of Days series from #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Sam J Fires on sale for a limited time! No lights. No power. No help. During the coldest winter on record, an EMP attack wipes out the nation’s power and cripples the country. As the city spirals into lawless chaos, investigative journalist, twenty-six-year-old Cassandra Drews is forced onto the dangerous streets of Portland to begin the long walk to her parents’ home in Oregon. But hypothermia and starvation aren’t the only dangers Cass and her rescue dog, Daisy, face on their perilous trek. Danger is stalking them, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Help comes in the form of troubled ex-marine Isaac Winters, who slips back into soldier mode with the city’s collapse. Now, the trio must work together in a fight for survival as they race to escape the city before violence, or the bitter wintry storm can claim them. Do they have what it takes to make it out alive? Or will they be crushed by the brutality of the unforgiving cold? From Sam J Fires comes the rivetting End of Days series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller featuring flawed, complex characters and adrenaline-fueled action adventure. Perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Kyla Stone, and Jack Hunt.Books 1 to 7 of this enthralling post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller. If you enjoy tales of ordinary folk thrown into harrowing situations, you’ll love the End of Days series! Grab your copy now! $5.99 on Kindle.
March of the Band 4
Our heroes, Jacob and Tyler, are sent to a summer camp after getting themselves in hot water at a comic convention for supposedly stealing an item. After getting lost in the Mt. Hood National Wilderness, with two other campers on a day hike, they struggle to find their way back to civilization. They must forge a trusting relationship and alliance in order to escape the wrath of Mother Nature and evade capture from two ruthless killers who believe Jacob has the item which might be priceless. Will they survive the harsh conditions of their environment? Do they even have the item? $0.99 on Kindle.
Maniac and Patchwork Part 1
College. A secret job. A realistic brain weapon…
College life never held much interest for Lex. But coming from a big and accomplished family, certain things were expected of him, even if he has low test scores. When his friends head off to other universities, loneliness settles in.
Not that he’ll let that slow him down. He forces himself to learn more practical skills and in turn receives more learning opportunities and life lessons than many of his classmates would ever get. Outside of campus life, he also witnesses several important policies that would change his nation and his outlook on life.
Still, college life and summer vacation will not be easy for Lex. When his path crosses with a criminal organization during a routine side job, things grow more complicated. Soon there is real danger for Lex in the form of a strange new weapon that targets the brain.
Unusual and unpredictable don’t begin to describe this young adult’s first year of university.
Maniac and Patchwork is not just another “main character goes to college” book. It’s like a fictional memoir but with lots of villains in both everyday and unsuspecting forms where mystery, family drama, and crazy technology abound. $0.99 on Kindle.
Finding Wendy
Midnight came. All was quiet. I revisited my reasoning, and it was sound and logical. I wanted to clear my name, and I wanted to be with Wendy. I got ten bucks from my change jar and left through the window.
The air was cold. I walked down the street and up to the main road, toward the highway. I was sure I would reach my goal in a day or two. Cars moaned past, then slipped away.
I thought about Lyn and how she would pray. Samantha might go looking for me, but she would grumble about it the whole time. My parents would worry at first, but they’d get used to the fact that I was on my own. On my own. That sounded just about right.
Growing up is hard enough. Running away from home can put reality front and center—and change the shape of who we are. With humor, honesty, and seventies flare, Finding Wendy depicts the war for true love and the search for true self. $3.99 on Kindle.
The Sixth Kingdom (Wyvern Master Chronicles Book 1)
Dragons, Magic, and a Quest to Rule the World! The Sixth Kingdom is the College, the center of all knowledge, secrets, and wizardry. And it has a secret, a BIG one. One that is about to turn the world upside down. Senior Acolyte Fiach has his world rattled when he’s mind-bonded to a dragon and has to stop the College’s secret from being revealed. Can Fiach save himself, let alone his dragon? $0.99 on Kindle.
Hierarchy of Blood: A YA Dystopian Romance (The Five Colonies Book 1)
The winner will be crowned Ambassador’s Bride. The losers will meet certain death.
When you’re living inside a dwarf planet in the cold abyss of space, life is only easy if you’re rich. 17-year-old Marishel Vance works as a seamstress – but when she’s selected to compete in a brutal contest for the Ambassador’s hand in marriage, she’s quickly catapulted into a life-threatening struggle.
Marishel hates the idea of fighting for some stuck-up rich guy – no matter how handsome he is. But after her attempts to escape are thwarted, she becomes desperate to find a way to end the Blood Match and save the lives of the girls she’s training with. The key could lie in Ambassador Quin himself … but as she tries to win his friendship, her growing feelings for him only complicate the matter.
As the Blood Match looms closer, Marishel spirals deeper into a world of intrigue, danger, punishment, and secrets. Trusting the wrong people means game over. If Marishel wants to save herself – and the other fifty-nine girls sentenced to death – she’ll have to break every rule in the book to do it…
As a riveting and imaginative science fiction novel that expertly weaves exhilarating action and nail-biting suspense with a futuristic death game like no other, Hierarchy of Blood is a page-turning read that’s perfect for fans of books like The Selection and The Hunger Games.
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Paris Book Festival: 2022 Second-place Runner up–Young Adult
New England Book Festival: 2022 Second-place Runner up–Science Fiction
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The Lightness of Water
“The Lightness of Water is an exquisitely refined fantasy adventure that will keep you reading well into the night. (Indies Today) Solace is beautiful, strong-willed, and called the Water Witch by her neighbors. She divines for water in the arid hills of her home a dangerous pastime when the king controls access to all the water. Rhees is brooding, bitter, and hiding a deadly secret. But he’s determined to help the thirsty people of his land even if it means kidnapping the last living water diviner. Highly recommended! Winner of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, Gold Medal in The Global Book Awards, and a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. $0.99 on Kindle.
It Only Hurts at First
Intent on avoiding her tormentor, sixteen-year-old Alice Matthews falls for the one person who makes it impossible—his stepbrother. $2.99 on Kindle.
As The Secrets Turn
I am patient and kind. I do not envy or boast.
He is not proud or rude. He is not easily angered and always protects.
I am not self-seeking, and he does not delight in evil.
Together we define the essence of Love. But even love has challenges.
After I unlocked the door to my darkest secret, I overcame a multitude of struggles, starting with his vindictive brother. When I fought for prosecution, I became a pawn in his brother’s game, but I prevailed.
Over the last year, Justin and I have been in the calm of our life. The key to weathering through obstacles is to find a balance between the good and the terrible. But to have and to hold from this day forth may not be in our future. A surge of turbulence is thrown in our path as we attempt to make it to the altar. If a tragedy occurs when you’re supposed to say, “I do”, is fate trying to tell me that our love isn’t meant to be?
Through the ripples of life, I discover family who can never seem to be happy for me, and secrets that aren’t mine to share.
A family member disappears, and someone must know of her whereabouts. When it turns out the only person who has a clue is my daughter, it puts a horrific spin on the situation. How can my daughter be involved or know the things that she does?
As the tides rise to threaten us, our fate hangs in the balance. How our journey ends on the other side of the tempest is yet to be told. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: The Royal Matchmaking Competition: Princess Qloey
One princess searching for her prince charming.
Twelve princes, elves, dukes, a dwarf, and a commoner, competing for the princess’s hand in marriage.
One assassin among the bachelors, plotting to kill the princess and bring the empire to its knees.
Warning: this fantasy romance contains dangerously hot princes, sexy elves, and a heart-throbbing peasant. Read at your own risk! Free on Kindle.
Personal Finance For Young Adults – 7 Simple Steps To Gain Financial Literacy, Become Debt Free, Generate Multiple Sources Of Income And Achieve Financial Freedom
Personal Finance For Young Adults is the right book for you as it will provide you seven simple steps to help you grow your wealth, become debt free, protect your wealth and become financially free. Building wealth consistently is a step by step process and as long you follow the steps provided in the book, you will be able to reap the results and grow your wealth consistently so you can really focus on what matters to you in life. $0.99 on Kindle.
Reporting Live
21-year-old Arthur Williams yearns to follow his late father’s footsteps and create music that moves people. However, his duty to his mother — a renowned news anchor— has a firm hold on his psyche. Plus, it’s tough pursuing your goals in a crooked city… and San Francisco is a pirate’s paradise, where drug dealers and con men hold hands and dance. However, when a drunken night goes off the rails, Arthur meets some unlikely allies – two marvelous, gun toting black trans women who are both hungry for a large helping of sweet revenge. The three join forces in hopes of making their dreams a reality. Will their relationship blossom into a fantastic send-up for all of them? Or crash and burn into a sinking pile like the ones which litter the streets of SF… $0.99 on Kindle.
The Big Bad Wolf Book 1: Blood
When a mysterious entity grants a man who died a chance to be a hero in another life in a fantasy world, he wakes in the body of a young female wolf beastkin named Lucia. However, the willpower of his former life begins to yield to Lucia’s overwhelming primal instincts.With the help and magic of an enigmatic female elf at an orphanage, Lucia may have a chance at controlling her violent nature as she contends with this harsh, new alien world. $0.99 on Kindle.
