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Published: Mon, 06/13/22
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The New Mrs. Brooks – A Margaret Brooks Novel
About The New Mrs. Brooks – A Margaret Brooks Novel
No one ever thinks after building a good life with someone they love that they will have to start over, but that is exactly where Margaret Brooks finds herself. The death of her husband of thirty-plus years leaves her grief-stricken and uncertain about the future. Her children recognize her struggle and step in to take care of her. However, it’s not so much taking care of as taking over!
Margaret realizes she must strike out on her own to find her way as a newly single middle-aged woman. She plans a great escape and trades in palm trees and sunshine for a small town with four distinct seasons.
As she navigates the transition from married to single, daily challenges and quirky neighbors make her new life an adventure. An adventure she finds she is more than capable of handling.
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A.J. Davis lives in Tucson, Arizona with her high school sweetheart and husband of 47 years and three dogs. After more than thirty years as a civil servant, she is now retired and stays busy visiting her daughter- and son-in-law in Wisconsin, gardening, spoiling the dogs, and writing books.
Development of memorable, relatable characters in everyday situations brings her story to life with both laughter and tears. She hopes you enjoy the story as much as she did writing it.
Afro-Bougie Blues: A Collection of Short Fiction by Lauren Wilson

About Featured Book: Afro-Bougie Blues: A Collection of Short Fiction by Lauren Wilson
Afro-Bougie Blues is a collection of twelve original, engaging, and occasionally edgy short stories that dig into the souls of ordinary black women and men meeting life’s challenges with courage and care. A newlywed considers her past abortion after having a miscarriage. An Army veteran subdues his war memories with alcohol. A woman who loses weight watches her marriage crumble around her. A single father reflects on his pre-teen daughter’s complicated questions about love. A married woman falls in love with a jazz singer. Watch as the protagonists find their way, find love, or find themselves amid the chaos. Explore the world of Afro-Bougie Blues. An extraordinary assortment of stories awaits you.
This Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print
Blond Boy: A 90s Romance by Britt Zane
About Blond Boy: A 90s Romance by Britt Zane
It’s the 90s and Sabrina Fuller doesn’t want to be like her mother. Growing up with an alcoholic who brought home one loser after another, Sabrina finally has had enough and finds the courage to strike out on her own. As far away from the mess of her mother’s life as possible.
Sabrina does her best to stifle her feelings of loneliness, drifting through community college and supporting herself with a low-paying maid’s job. But when fates throws an attractive vampire-wannabe in her path, she’s confronted with the possibility of love and being loved. But does she want the chaos this relationship brings into her life?
When an opportunity for a better job drops in her lap, she leaps at the chance to level up her life and find some stability. As she draws closer to her new boss, she finds herself torn between two very different men–the goth and a handsome barista–and revisits her past for answers. Fraught with the emotions of a newly independent young woman, Blond Boy is a coming-of-age debut about the impact of one’s family, what it means to really belong, and how Sabrina must discover herself to find real, lasting love.
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Britt Zane is reliving the 90s through her debut novel. She likes ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ gelato, and a good fashion bargain. She’ll never be caught dead listening to anything but The Cure and Nine Inch Nails.
Major Bummer Murders Series Omnibus: First Three Books: A 1980s Cozy Mystery
About Major Bummer Murders Series Omnibus: First Three Books: A 1980s Cozy Mystery
Welcome to Wahoo Beach, where there is always plenty of sun, surf, sand… and murder!
Blast some Bananarama on your boom box and Aqua Net those bangs, then join arcade owner Tiffany Sloan, a punk kid named Zero, and a collection of vibrant 80s characters to sleuth out clues and solve some totally gnarly mysteries along the Wahoo Beach boardwalk.
Major Bummer Murders is a historical cozy mystery series set at the beach in 1986.
This 3-ebook omnibus edition includes:
– Gag Me with a Spoon
– Mega Gnarly Wipeout
– Members Only Murder
This ebook omnibus edition will be on sale for 99¢ June 8-14, 2022 (originally $7.99).
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Melrose McFadden is an author of cozy mysteries and sweet rom-coms, currently writing out of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Melrose has two cozy mysteries series publishing in 2022.
The Major Bummer Murders series is a cozy mystery series set in 1986 in the salt-faded seaside town of Wahoo Beach. The main character, Tiffany Sloan, runs the Putts & Stuff arcade & mini-golf complex.
The Wicked Wick Mysteries series is a classic small-town cozy mystery series with a duo of buddy sleuth protagonists. Join Leigh Hill and Paloma Finch as they run their Wicked Wick candle shop by day and solve crimes by night (and also sometimes by day).
Investing Made Simple and Easy: THE 49 ESSENTIAL PERSONAL FINANCE, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, AND TRADING TIPS THAT PRO’S SHOULD SHARE
About Investing Made Simple and Easy: THE 49 ESSENTIAL PERSONAL FINANCE, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, AND TRADING TIPS THAT PRO’S SHOULD SHARE
The world’s greatest investors had strategies. Here’s yours… all condensed into an easy-to-understand roadmap to success.
Do you have discipline and patience?
Then you have two of the key skills that made Warren Buffet the billionaire he is today.
It’s difficult not to look at the field of investment and wealth management and think there’s too much to learn to make a success of it… and indeed, there are a great many in-depth books out there that make it seem even more daunting.
You could study finance to a deep level for years, and still continue to learn something new.
But do you really need to?
Thankfully, the answer is no. There are shortcuts, and these shortcuts rely on using the work of others who’ve gone before you.
Franck Normandeau has been in the game for over 20 years, and he’s done all the background reading for you.
So if you have a thirst for reaping the rewards of investment but lack the passion for trawling through heavy finance literature, you’re in luck.
You can see success in the financial arena with just the smallest amount of background reading – all you need is someone to pinpoint the most important points for you and condense them into digestible, easy-to-manage nuggets of wisdom.
And that’s exactly what you’ll find between these pages. Inside, you’ll discover:
The 9 traps that are getting in the way of your success – and how to sidestep them with skill and efficiency
Essential tips for making sure your emotions never get the better of wise financial choices
When doing nothing is the answer to building something big – discover how to master this art for big rewards
What the system doesn’t want you to know about pension plans – and a better strategy for making sure your retirement years are paved with gold
Relatable analogies that make even the driest of financial concepts easy to understand
The single most common investment that really isn’t an investment at all… uncover the secret most investors miss (and make a better decision)
Bears, bulls, and pigs – get to grips with the animals of the stock market and understand what they really mean
4 rules of building the perfect portfolio (without falling into common traps)
And much more.
Successful investment is about being aware of the hazards that lie ahead and knowing the most important gameplays… So if you thought you needed years of studying to uncover the skills you need to succeed, think again.
All you need is someone to boil it all down to its very essence – the most important things you need to know to open the doors to success.
And lucky for you, someone’s done just that…
Unlock the secrets of investment without an ounce of financial background.
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So, what can I tell you about me?
Well, I now have more than twenty years of experience in wealth management, treasury, and corporate finance. I graduated in 2000 from HEC (BAA Finance), am also a certified Portfolio Manager (C.I.M.), and was awarded the Fellow of CSI (FICVM), the highest honor and credential in Canadian financial services.
I’m currently an investment advisor and portfolio manager for one of Canada’s most respected wealth management firms. My experience as a programmer analyst has given me unparalleled computer skills that have allowed me to build many applications and algorithms that rival those of the industry’s most prominent players. I recently launched a publishing business and just wrote and published my first book (you won’t be surprised to find out it’s about finance).
In my spare time, I enjoy coaching my two young children’s sports teams, playing hockey, golf, poker, playing the piano, cooking for my friends and family, or traveling with my wife…
A Grandmother’s Prayer by Linda Olarin
About A Grandmother’s Prayer by Linda Olarin
Linda Olarin was inspired to write A Grandmother’s Prayer when she found out she was having her first grandchild. She takes us on a heartwarming journey about their loving relationship from his birth until adulthood. She had the same worries and fears that all grandparents have. Knowing that there would be trials and tribulations throughout his lifetime she tried her best to always guide him and teach him the best that she could. She wanted him to know that he would always have her unconditional love and support. She writes a very relatable story that will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face. This is a beautifully written book. It makes a wonderful baby shower gift.
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My name is Linda Olarin and I live in Royal Oak, Michigan. I was a foster parent before I had children. I am the mother of five grown children, one was adopted from Seoul, Korea. I have ten amazing grandchildren who teach me and inspire me to see the humor, the beauty and the joy in the little things in life every day. I am very passionate about genealogy and I volunteer my time to help others learn about their own family heritage. If anyone is interested contact me at lmolarin@comcast.net and I would be happy to help you learn about your family. I am an avid music fan and I love to cook. I have tons of music and recipes saved on my Pinterest page. See below. I am the author of two books. “HELLucinate”, which made Amazon’s best survivor memoir list, is about something horrific that happened to me and that I still struggle with. I didn’t want to just be remembered for something so tragic. I wrote “A Grandmother’s Prayer” about my wonderful relationship with my oldest grandson, Tyler, until he became a young man. I wanted people to know that, in spite of what happened to me, I really am blessed.
Decrees and Dangerous Prayers: 7 Steps On How to Change Your Nation or Community by Barbara Miller
About Decrees and Dangerous Prayers: 7 Steps On How to Change Your Nation or Community by Barbara Miller
You can change the history of nations. You can shift atmospheres. You can command barriers to come down. Doors to open. Hopeless situations to shift. God wants you to partner with Him to establish His will. Yet, prayers of petition will often not be enough. Instead, it is more powerful to decree from your position in heavenly places with Jesus Christ. To do that, you first must spend time with God and listen to His heart. Decree from the Father’s heart, not vain imagination.
In light of the tectonic shifts happening in the world today, international speaker and author Pastor Barbara Miller, an ordained prophet – believes now more than ever – the world is in dire need of more carriers of our Father’s power.
Hence, she took her decades of ministry experience and shaped them into a short, comprehensive how-to manual on writing decrees. To make sure any Christian can apply this process, she broke it down into 7 simple steps.
Her book gives many examples of how she has used decrees herself and how you too can write world-altering decrees by tuning into the heart of our Father and using scripture.
How would it make you feel to be on top of your situation and have more peace of mind that you can make a difference? Using decrees can make you feel more empowered to deal with the problems in your community of concern and able to face any future problems that come along. These prayers are not dangerous for you but dangerous for the forces that oppose Godly outcomes.
Before learning to write decrees, you may have felt disappointed, inadequate, ill-equipped or unsure of a way forward. After you learn to write effective decrees, you will feel on top of things, clear-headed, motivated and happy you can help to effect change. It will improve your sense of social responsibility and effectiveness.
Also, if you are a believer who is happy to stick with the status quo and play safe, you might find these decrees may not be for you. If you’re okay with staying on the sidelines, and don’t want to get involved, even from your prayer room, then this book isn’t for you. You’ll be challenged but also inspired to be God’s agent and give voice to His heart and mind for your nation or community.
Decrees and Dangerous Prayers will give you the motivation and steps you need to:
· Pray and make daring decrees that can change the spiritual atmosphere
· Make dangerous decrees and prayers that transform your city or nation
· Have your faith increased as you see the results and feel empowered
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Barbara Miller is a pastor, psychologist, sociologist, mediator and teacher. She organises international Christian conferences and is a sought after speaker. Barbara has also been involved in Aboriginal politics and history first-hand for about 50 years working for Aboriginal organizations such as the North Queensland Land Council as a newspaper editor and research officer and the Aboriginal Coordinating Council as CEO. Author of over ten books and part of an Aboriginal family, she brings an insider view to her writing.
Barbara’s first memoir, White Woman Black Heart: Journey Home to Old Mapoon, A Memoir was short-listed in 2018 for the Queensland Literary Award for the major award, the Premier’s Award for a “Work of State Significance.”
Professor Henry Reynolds FAHA FASSA University of Tasmania, eminent historian and award-winning author described Barbara’s writing as “essential reading for anyone interested in political and social change over the last 50 years.”
She lives in Cairns, Australia with her husband Norman and son Michael.
Teach Me How to Box! Volume 1
About Teach Me How to Box! Volume 1
Akari Kawagami has a problem.
She’s small, she’s weak, and she’s the target of the worst bully in school.
Everything seems hopeless, until a mysterious transfer student shows up who knows his way around a boxing ring.
Will this boy be her first real friend? And will boxing be her salvation?
Find out in the first volume of this brand-new light novel series!
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Rez is a left-handed boxer, just like the characters in his book, and writes about everything from video games to auto racing. This is his first light novel.
Rez is also the author of the "Becoming an Alien" series of iRacing strategy guides (under the pen name iRacer X) and the "Destiny Decoded" strategy guides for the online shooter Destiny (under the pen name Ian Frost).
Rez has many pen names, but one voice, and you can hear it come through in all his books.
Spitting Image by Harmony Reed

About Featured Book: Spitting Image by Harmony Reed
What if you had a twin – who was a better version of you?
When Everett Reyes loses his adoptive mother – the only person who ever believed in him – his bullying stepbrothers find a way to keep Everett’s inheritance. They won’t even let him keep Mom’s cookware, though she’s the reason he became a chef.
All he has left is a failing cafe, a rattletrap car, and an ex-wife he can’t stop fighting with. Bereft of family, he hires a private investigator to track down his biological parents. He’s not surprised to learn that they’re dead, but he’s shocked to discover that he has a twin brother, alive and well in Austin, Texas. The similarities between Everett and his brother Evan are amazing. They’re both chefs, they both married aspiring musicians, and they’re both fathers – evidence of their deep twin bond. But the more Everett learns more about his brother, the more he feels like he’s looking at the life he should have had – would have had if they hadn’t been separated.
It’s embarrassing how Evan seems to be more successful than Everett in every possible way. His friends tell him to start with a phone call, but Everett decides to drive to Austin and surprise Evan on their shared birthday. After all, what better gift could a man receive than to be reunited with his long-lost twin brother?
Spitting Image is a new novel by Harmony Reed, author of Confidence John and Drink.
This Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook
The Cow that Quacked by Rebecca Rex
About The Cow that Quacked by Rebecca Rex
Follow Cow on an adventure as she meets a host of NOISY animal friends. How many sounds can Cow make? How many sounds can YOU make?
I wonder what sound a pig on a TRAMPOLINE makes …. ?!
Read the story to find out!
Kindle Countdown deal starts 06/12/22 – buy for $0.99.
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Rebecca Rex lives in a secret location in the UK. She loves reading, writing, animals, and art and has a particular passion for picture books. She also likes books that make her laugh, going on imaginary adventures, and her best friend and dog Big Min.
If you loved 'The Cow that Quacked' she would be delighted if you could leave a review.
Killing Karma
About Killing Karma
Had Peter imagined he’d be considered a serial killer, he’d have chosen differently.
What do a bookstore, Peter Banks, Theresa Clement, Clare Hastings, and Detective Harlow, have in common? Karma – oh, and a serial killer.
Solving homicides is seldom easy work, but Detective Harlow fears the latest evil gripping Detroit may prove to be a perfect crime. To catch this killer, Harlow will have to put aside his feelings of inadequacy and overcome seemingly impossible obstacles to find the third victim before the serial killer disappears forever.
Get caught up in a surreal mystery as Killing Karma takes you on a unique and unforgettable thrill ride into the world of past lives, homicides, and the price karma commands of everyone.
The veteran – The detective – The therapist – The young executive – The serial killer – The karma
Across Detroit and outlying areas, a string of murders and an abduction sharing the same calling card bring the players together in the most serendipitous way. The homicides share no commonality, save the ambiguous note left at each scene, while the abduction strikes Harlow as uncharacteristic for his serial killer.
Peter, a VET, moved to Detroit to escape his past, start a new life managing an obscure bookstore, and pursue treatment for his PTSD. Theresa, a regression therapist with a complicated history of her own, accepts Peter as her client, wondering if karma hasn’t just paid her a visit.
When Peter’s new girlfriend disappears and the serial killer’s note is discovered in her penthouse, unexpected twists complicate Harlow’s investigation. Meanwhile, Theresa struggles to understand what Peter’s past lives are trying to tell him. Harlow will have to overcome his feelings of inferiority over past mistakes. He must use every tool available to him paired with his vast experience to connect the dots to these seemingly random, yet premeditated murders. Will Harlow be able to piece together the scant evidence before the abducted woman becomes his killers’ third victim?
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Had I considered becoming an author? Early on, yes. I wrote and bound my own books with needle and thread, glue and staples as a child. I’d always written in those days, often pairing with it my love of visual arts by illustrating each book. I created my own superhero universe and made dozens of comic books. Then, that all went away – the writing – as I decided to focus on the visual arts.
In high school I became interested in the great impressionists, not the least of which were The Group of Seven; a compilation of Canada’s greatest talents at the turn of the 20th century. They still inspire me; a wave of inexplicable creativity envelopes me when in the presence of their paintings. Being Canadian myself I am drawn to the wild place they portrayed, an avid outdoors enthusiast.
I graduated Sheridan College’s Interpretive Illustration course, worked as a bartender for many years as I tried to cut it in the freelance world. Nothing seemed to stick. Then writing returned with a vengeance. A manuscript I presented to a new friend who had been traditionally published came back to me edited and in book form. Self-published! The idea that I could be an author again became a consideration, if not a reality.
I reworked the novel, taught myself the processes behind self-publishing and submitted the book to Amazon with great expectations. This was 2009 and ebooks were relatively new. I was able to find an audience and decided to write two more and make the book a trilogy. This happened quickly and I was rewarded with a number of reviews, good and bad, but word was getting out.
When my marketing couldn’t keep the momentum up I realized a new book, and then another. My personal life was in a shambles and I was writing in part for my own sanity. More books came and I continued to self-publish, skipping the rejection letters I’d received before my first book was published.
In 2021 I’ve published 13 books ranging in genres, with two trilogies, a series and many standalone books. It has been my absolute joy to rediscover the love of writing. To revisit that childhood freedom where you can do anything and be anyone. I’ve also been able to include illustrations into a few of the books.
Discovering your purpose is a massive step in realizing your best life. Gifting myself the right to be an author has afforded me incredible growth as an artist and as a human being. I write with renewed devotion to offer stories that inspire and entertain; stories with depth of emotion and original plots.
I’m truly grateful to those who have helped me realize my childhood dream of becoming an author from editors to beta readers’ right up the ranks to those of you willing to read my books. It’s incredible to experience the endless stories that present themselves from the ether. The more you write the more you’re gifted to write. I believe anyone who wants to be a writer can be a writer if they write, and love the process. We all have a story in us, and from my experience, the more stories you tell the more you’re bound to tell.
The Wind Walker
About The Wind Walker
To avoid his fate as a Breaker Boy – Children forced to work the mines – Zephyr must find a way to earn enough coin to buy his freedom and escape the city of Crater. Yet there are only so many options afforded to a young boy with no family.
At the same time – Captain Bacchus and his eccentric crew have been tasked with finding the whereabouts of a kingdom’s stolen treasure, which they know little to nothing about. Yet with a reward of over fifty times their normal going rate; How can the infamous sky-pirates turn the opportunity down?
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Simon Shugar was born and raised just outside of Oxford, England. He now lives with his wife, child and beloved dog Jasper, in North Carolina, United States. His influences growing up were stories from the likes of Robin Hobb, Brandon Sanderson & Patrick Rothfuss. Simon originally studied game design, due to a love of all things world building, at the University of Wolverhampton but then went into software engineering to build a career. With a switch from a dream to practicality did his creativity take on a new spark, that of writing. Only many years later with a bit of free time and butt placed firmly in a chair did words start to manifest on paper.
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