About Featured Book: A Gift Most Rare by Tom Leihbacher

It’s Christmastime in the pocket-sized village of Briarcliff Manor. With yuletide spirits flying high, life seems close to perfect in this quaint suburb of Manhattan. But not everyone feels the holiday cheer. While most go about their joyful holiday pursuits, young Charlie Riverton is restless. Compassionate by nature, he’s especially mindful of the lonely and forlorn. At the same time, he’s the unofficial leader of a close-knit group of sixth-grade buddies. Together they grapple with pre-teen hijinks, newfound freedoms and an emerging, nerve-wracking interest in girls. Meanwhile, there’s a curiously gifted newcomer in town. Charlie develops a special friendship with the handsome stranger and together, they set out to craft a God-honoring Christmas gift for the whole community. Along the way, lives are changed and people begin to look at Christmas a little differently. Come spend the holidays in Briarcliff with this feel-good, coming of age story set in small-town America in the early 1970s.

Congratulations to Tom for writing a heartwarming Christmas story that evokes the traditional Christmas spirit. A Gift Most Rare focuses on a God-honoring relationship between a young boy, a guardian angel and a whole village that rediscovers how best to celebrate Christmas. -Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Producer, and Director

A Gift Most Rare is a gift to every reader. Bringing you back to a time when Christmas was filled with thanks to God, it is a great reminder to care for those around you, giving to those in need and coming together to celebrate God’s gift of Jesus.  -Rev Anthony Karlik, Sr. Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Eastern Region President of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren

This novel is sweet and affectionate, with a strong spiritual uplift. A lovely debut. -Jamie Malanowski, author of The Coup and Commander Will Cushing, Daredevil Hero of the Civil War

Every once in a while comes a magical story, an exquisite jewel of a book, a piece of fiction that more than makes up for all the ordinary books. Leihbacher is an amazing storyteller. He economically imbues his plot and characters with life’s truths. -Karen Smith, Historian, Briarcliff Manor

A Gift Most Rare is a thoroughly feel-good holiday tale, reminiscent of the things we love about It’s a Wonderful Life, but for our times. -Martha Higgins Ferguson, Chappaqua, NY

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About Featured Book: Leave the Bottom-Cook Islands by Randy Slapnicka

…You know I’ve seen everything, everything but the bottom of the sea.

Dr. Melody Foster holds a Ph.D. in Marine Biology, a Master’s in Genetics, and is the real Octomom.

She was professor of the Octolab, and while she wasn’t fond of the first day of classes, she was a professor. A damn good one who knew how to leave a lasting impression on her students and keep their attention.

After receiving an email that stated all funding for her Octolob would be halted, Melody needed to think fast. She couldn’t afford to keep the whole thing running on her own, and she definitely wouldn’t allow her beloved octopuses to be taken away from her.

Dr. Foster takes a consulting job in the Cook Islands for a deep sea mining operation for the Poly-metallic nodules littered on the ocean floor. When she is suddenly faced with highly intelligent Mimic octopuses that are trying to shut their whole operation down.

As the higher-ups come to a decision to kill the octopuses getting in their way, Dr. Foster interjects as she would never stand by the deliberate killing of her babies.

Jack Pa, multi-billionaire Chinese mogul and Dr. Foster’s boss, instructs her to fix the problem… or else.

With her life on the line, Melody must descend into the depths of the ocean and put a stop to the killing of the octopuses. The only problem was, Chino’s expendable prison graduates were a part of the diving program that was beta testing the extractor harvesting the nodules for the electric vehicle batteries.

Surrounded by inky black water, convicted rapists, murderers and a convicted child molester, Dr. Mel’s battle was only beginning.

Will she be able to survive in the depths of the ocean? Will she secure funding for her prized Octolab? And will she come face-to-face with remnants of her past?

Deep Sea mining is one of the most debated global topics in the world today. Giving you, the reader, insight into some of the most highly controversial ocean questions for the next 100 years.

Leave the Bottom is a high-action, fast-paced, and intensely funny work of fiction that will suck you in. Deep Sea mining is one of the most debated global topics in the world today. Travel 500 feet below the surface and explore the amazing world of octopuses, future battery harvesting, that is currently being done as you read this book. Read in bated breath whether or not Dr. Foster will be able to make it out alive.

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About Featured Book: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change by Faisal Hoque

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Transformational leaders will leverage positive change

In a world of explosive change and transformation, leaders at all levels—from heads of state and global corporations to entrepreneurs and gig economists—will offer the best opportunity for leveraging change and transforming our lives for the better. This includes how we work, play, govern ourselves, and consider and plan for our collective futures.

In Lift, Faisal Hoque—noted thought leader; serial entrepreneur; technology innovator; advisor to CEOs, BODs, and the US federal government; and author—offers a timely and much needed perspective on individual and organizational leadership. This thought-provoking bookinvites you to explore the intersection of transformational leadership, systemic thinking, and experiential learning—all required to survive and thrive the tsunami of changes and disruptions caused by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and misinformation trends.

Hoque proposes that “transformational” leaders—those who focus on people and long-term innovations and solutions—are the key to a prosperous future. In Lift, he shows you how to become a transformational leader in an ever-changing world through a convergence of empathy, execution, and knowledge.

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The Real Pandemic: Mentally Thrive Through Psychological Warfare by Ava James

There is no denying that the Corona Virus pandemic had a far-reaching effect on humanity. One could potentially argue that the death toll was the least of the problems. Between crushing the economy, closing small businesses, laying people off, quarantining, closing schools, and not being able to visit family, our lives were turned upside down overnight. Children were no longer able to see their friends and were forced to wear masks all the time. No matter what political side of the fence you came from, there is no denying that this pandemic had a crippling effect on mental health. Suicide rates have increased in adults and children since the pandemic started. Depression and anxiety are worse than ever. If that is not bad enough, we have a major shortage of mental health care providers to help with this issue and long waiting lists to get into the ones we do have. In The Real Pandemic, alternative mental health options are discussed that allow you to not only heal during these tough times, but to thrive!

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“I am a mother of three boys who lives in rural Wisconsin. I love to travel, read, and learn new ways of bettering myself and helping others.”

The Bounty & The Bones by Justin White

Aging manhunter Harlon Slade needs a bounty, and fast. When a gang of dingy outlaws wanders into his saloon it seems his troubles are postponed. But when he overhears their hushed whispers of gold in the cliffside ruins of the Sonoran desert, he wonders if there’s more than just a bounty to be had. Slade tracks the men into the desert night, ready to take the treasure for himself. But something dwells in the ruins, lying in wait, and as the hideous truth unfolds, both the manhunter and his prey will find that more gleams in the shadows than gold.

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Storyteller J.R. White is an itinerant jack-of-all-trades. He has been a research scientist, crossed the Artic Circle as a merchant sailor, fought professionally in mixed martial arts, and taught hand-to-hand combat as a military contractor. When not working on his next book, he can be found wandering the woods with his daughters, both of whom share his enthusiasm for mischief.

The Prodigal Returns: A Near-To-Home Mystery Series Novel by Miranda Rose Barker

They say small towns conceal big secrets—Holly’s learning the truth may be far more sinister…
Moving to a coastal town got Holly away from the big city and corporate jobs.

Little does she know she’s landed right in the middle of a mystery. As she pieces together information from the locals about the very rich Mongomery clan and their big house on the hill, the patriarch of the family dies.

The suspicious circumstances regarding his death and rumors of the old man being cruel and arrogant paint a clear picture in people’s minds, despite the death being ruled natural causes.

When an estranged son of the dead man shows up in town, Holly meets the young man and discovers the rumors about him are far from accurate.

Desperate to dig deeper, Holly continues doing whatever it takes to learn more, but when the patriarch’s cause of death is changed to murder, she learns there might be more to her new acquaintance than meets the eye.

One thing is for sure – Holly will do whatever it takes to learn who killed Daniel… and uncover any other secrets the family is hiding.

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Miranda Rose Barker has enjoyed the company of dogs from the age of 7. She only later discovered the rewarding world of dog rescues in her mid-30’s and since then, has lived with eight rescue dogs, including large and small mixed breeds from German shepherds and doodle dogs to some purebreds (schnauzers and other terriers).

A lifelong writer, she began writing fiction in 2000 and has loved bringing rescue dogs and their people together in her books for years. She enjoys reading and writing not only sweet romances, but also cozy mysteries and family drama mysteries.

Her series include the Near-To-Home Mystery Novels, the Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mysteries, the Sycamore Grove Paranormal Cozy Mysteries, the Dog Lovers’ Rescue Romances, and the Very Human Dog Lover Stories.

Miranda Rose lives in southern California where she is often out looking for the next rescue pup to add to her pack.

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About Time Management for the Overwhelmed: Be More Productive, Less Stressed, and Accomplish More Than You Ever Imagined by Violet Mendez

Say goodbye to superficial time efficiency strategies and say hello to making the most out of the time on your hands in all aspects of your life — Keep reading to learn more!
Are you overwhelmed with your long to-do lists?

Are you often stressed out over your constantly full email?

Are you struggling to overcome distractions?

If you said YES to any of these questions, then get ready to achieve the ultimate work-life balance!

We’re often told that there is not enough time in the day for everything we need to do. However, we believe this is a myth.

The truth is, there is not enough time for everything. But there is more than enough time for things that matter.

The questions now are: What matters most to you? What are your goals? What should you spend less time on and more time on in order to achieve these goals?

In “Time Management for the Overwhelmed”, you get valuable insights about how to boost productivity, achieve stress-less time management, and inch yourself toward your goals!

Here are things you will learn:
How to Prioritize: You can do everything as long as you approach them in a sustainable way! Learn how to break tasks down into small, manageable pieces, so you can prioritize better and build good habits that make great things happen
How to Make Effective To-Dos and Schedules: Everyone’s life is different, and you need to look at yours as such! Learn to create effective to-do lists and schedules that work for YOU using time-tested tips and tools
How to Deal with Distractions: Studies show that our attention spans are getting shorter and shorter, but it’s not too late! Efficiently deal with digital distractions and “shiny object” syndrome, so you can keep up with ad hoc tasks without falling into multitasking traps
How to Deal with Procrastination: Do you wonder why you’re so prone to procrastinate? There’s a deeper reason why! Learn proven tips and tricks to deal with procrastination, so you can keep ticking tasks off your lists and achieve your goals
How to Super Charge Your Energy: Stop relying on motivation and start setting yourself up for consistent high performance — no matter your mood! Learn powerful strategies to keep your brain sharp and your mental health in optimal condition
How to Make the Process Better and Better: There’s nothing more life-changing than being attuned to your internal self. Keep furthering your progress by learning what to keep doing, what to leave behind, and become a time-management expert in no time
And so much more!

Even if you’ve never had much luck with getting on with your tasks, that’s all about to change with the insights you’ll read in “Time Management for the Overwhelmed”!

If you’re looking to push forward in your life in the most efficient and sustainable ways, then get ready to meet the book that will show you how!

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After studying and traveling aboard, Violet came back to the US and decided to work for herself, and stepped on the entrepreneur journey.

On her way to entrepreneurship, she was overwhelmed by managing her small business, taking care of her family, and finding inner peace herself. She finally found a way to deal with all the busyness and now lives a calm, happy life while achieving more. She wants to share all the lessons she learned and help others to find their inner peace, their best way of living and achieving, and flourishing.

About Finding Peace During Uncertainty: 40 Life-Changing Devotions

Finding Peace During Uncertainty: 40 Life- Changing Devotions is an important tool to have in your spiritual toolkit while facing the challenges and complexities of life. A generational pandemic, social/ political unrest, and high anxiety continues to plague people. So, I penned this devotional in response to the unstable and unsettling times that we find ourselves in today. Rev. Mayden expects his book to give Christians everywhere and of any age a deeper perspective on God’s love and grace no matter what uncertain situations they may be facing—now and in the future.

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John Clark Mayden, Jr. is a Baltimore native. He loves God and has a heart for God’s people. Rev. Mayden earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Frostburg State University in Liberal Studies. He received his Master of Divinity Degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Vocationally, he is a Full-time Pastor at the Martinsburg Cooperative Parish. As Pastor, he preaches and teaches the unadulterated Word of God, while serving the local community.
John is an avid reader of non-fiction books and has a passion for writing as he has published five Christian books. During his spare time, he enjoys watching Football, learning Spanish and cooking.
He is married to Kirstyn Mayden and appreciates all her continued love and support. The couple has one daughter and resides in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

About Make Me Dream by Dillon Bancroft

Aria

They say snitches get stitches. Except I got all the stitches before I ever thought about trying to snitch. My abusive ex-boyfriend, one of the most powerful men in the country, is on the hunt for my silence. He’ll stop at nothing to make sure I’m six feet under for ratting him out to the FBI.

To make matters worse, I’m pregnant…with his baby. So why do I want to fall in bed with the sexy veterinarian who lives two doors down from me on the family farm? I can’t resist starting a no-strings attachment with the hot, single dad who doesn’t do forever. But it can’t be more than that. I’m on borrowed time. Forever will get us both killed.

Derek

The prodigal daughter returns to Sage Creek and I want to send her anywhere but here. I don’t need her brand of drama lurking around. Especially when I have a daughter I’m fighting to get sole custody of. But when my brother from another mother becomes her witness protection and brings her to the farm I work at, I’m forced to help keep Aria safe.

Her past is messy, and it most certainly gives me a headache I wasn’t looking for. I don’t do promises and happily ever afters. So why am I considering giving everything and more to Aria McKenzie when she strolls back into the barns of Sage Creek with a black eye, battered and broken?

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Dillon Bancroft is a contemporary romance author residing in sunny Tampa, Florida.

Dillon began writing ever since she could remember. She was a horrible student, because while the only class of interest to her was her creative writing class in High School, she spent the rest of her class periods writing stories in her notebooks, allowing just a few of her friends to read stories she never thought would see the light of day.

Since Bancroft never thought being an author was ever an option, she continued writing, but only for her. She's a sucker for second chances and enemies becoming lovers. She's a hopeless romantic who loves anti-heroes.

She is a mom of two wild and crazy girls that know every single button to push, wife to a Marine who is probably more romantic than she is, and TV junkie with obscure television quotes only her husband would know.

About Hard Place

“knocked the wind out of me”

“A thrilling and violent tale about how the Devil always wins.”

“A nail-biting hard place to be.”

“It was gripping right from the start.”

“raw and candid”

“It kept me at the edge of my seat.”

“Kept me up all night!”

“It’s a must read!”

A cursed man tricks the Devil with Death’s help.

Demons and deals, motorbikes and taverns, crossroads and consequences. Moonshine and shotguns and two men in love with the same woman 30 years apart.

When your day starts with a close friend stopping by and trying to kill you, you know the rest of your week could only get better. Unfortunately, for Jacob, that’s not the case.

When Mr. White and The Judge meet at the crossroads, Jacob and Matt could lose everything.

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After leaving the north forests and farmland of Saskatchewan, Rick headed to Calgary and the Alberta College of Art. After 4 years of hard work, he came out confused and somewhat lost. Now what?

Rick has been a bouncer (1 week), he has been a radio switcher (1 night) he worked at the CBC (1 month) he was a stuntman (2 action movies that he never saw but he’s not alone in that) he modeled briefly (he was the Jolly Green Giant for a time). Rick has built houses, packed groceries, cut grass, he has written children’s books (4) illustrated children’s books (19). He has worked as an illustrator, a writer, a designer and a painter.

Rick has won awards for his work in advertising and publishing including the Ruth Schwartz Award, the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award and numerous national and international awards including the Toronto Art Directors’ Awards, Communication Arts Magazine’s Award of Excellence, American Illustration Award of Excellence, and the New York Art Directors’ Award of Excellence. He has been featured in Smithsonian magazine and in The Artist’s Magazine. His commissioned portraits include Margaret Atwood, Robertson Davies, Christopher Ondaatje, and David Thomson.

About Happier Naked 4: A Salty Pair of Erotic Stories by Elena Katz

Her nights are a revolving door of hilarious hookups. What shocking sexcapades will this self-proclaimed tramp share?

Elena Katz gets off on life. And she’s free to do as she pleases in her daring open marriage. So no matter which man she leads up the stairs, she’s no stranger to a causal romp turning salaciously delicious or delightfully embarrassing.

What bedroom misadventures will she find in the crazily surprising modern dating world?

In a fun-filled, juicy account of embracing arousal under the tutelage of her husband and a rotating roster of lovers, Elena Katz explores the kink scene and steamily scandalous scenarios. And as she takes readers along her laughter-fueled journey of radical trust, those looking for an eye-opening scoop into sensuality will leave extremely satisfied.

Happier Naked is an entertaining and titillating memoir unfolded over a four-book series. If you like unapologetically upfront heroines, conversational-style anecdotes, and flirtatious gossip, then you’ll be down with Elena Katz’s playful diary.

Buy Happier Naked 4: A Salty Pair of Erotic Stories for a naughty ending today!

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Elena Katz is the author of the Happier Naked series, sexy tales that tickle the funny bone. Outside of writing, Elena’s interests include foreign films, arts & crafts, and baking pastries from around the world. She lives with her husband and two cats.

About Judgment in Paradise by Jeff D. Ellis

Sometimes paradise hides the darkest secrets.

David and Abby were in marital bliss, and had been gifted a honeymoon at the Paradise resort on the big island of Hawai’i. The newlyweds prepare to enjoy a few weeks of sun and fun. But when a guest is murdered, they discover a werewolf caught in mid transformation, murdered in a gruesome pose.

Armed with shamanic magic and the ability to shapeshift, David and Abby gear up for the investigation, with the added pressure of finding the killer before they invoke the ire of the resort’s protector. Among the suspects are a Valkyrie bounty hunter with an attitude, a mermaid with secrets, and a fox working for a Japanese goddess. The special ops agents are soon thrown into a mystery stretching beyond the veil of imagination. Each new turn threatens to carry them down darker roads and time is running out. Desperate, David considers risking everything by sending Abby home to follow leads in Seattle. Can they solve the murder before it’s too late?

Filled with monsters, mysteries, and paranormal creatures with evil intentions, Judgement in Paradise continues the heart pounding adventure of The Protector series. Sit back, buckle up, and prepare for the vacation of your life.

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Jeff's novels are usually classified as paranormal romance or urban fantasy, but they're really all over the place, always with a great big dose of action and adventure. He's written two series set in modern day Seattle: Illicit Seattle (vampire romance and shady paranormal business dealings) and The Protectors (monsters and urban paranormal action).

He grew up with a steady diet of reading fantasy and science fiction novels and writing computer programs. Later his tastes ran to the likes of Ian Fleming and Tom Clancy. Some of his current favorite authors are Jim Butcher, Craig Johnson, Daniel Silva, Michael Connelly, Larry Correia, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Neil Gaiman.

Jeff is a fun-loving guy with a degree in Psychology and Computer Science. He has more than 30 years experience working with computers and managing IT departments. He enjoys being creative with his writing, 3D printing, and woodworking. He has also been an instructor of 3D animation. One high point was being introduced by Stan Lee as part of a team at ComicCon for work on 3D animation for Iron Man and Fantastic 4 back in the 1990s.

He lives in Auburn, WA (Seattle area) with his wife, one demanding cat and two ferociously protective dogs.

About Suffering Redeemed

What does it look like to suffer well? Why does God allow such pain? Where do we turn when all else fails? How does God take our suffering and redeem it?
In Suffering Redeemed, Karis addresses such questions. She shares parts of her journey with chronic illness while processing different aspects of suffering, such as: intimacy with God in affliction, living in the already, not yet of God’s kingdom, peaceful expectation of surrender and faith, purposes in suffering, unexpected gifts in our pain, learning to suffer well, and much more.
Our God is the God of miracles who can heal in a moment or deliver us from any situation, but sometimes the miracle is when God sustains us in weakness and impossible situations by his power and for his perfect plan. This book provides hope to keep going when life feels too hard by acknowledging the hardships we all encounter in this world and providing guidance on how to rise above them.

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Karis and her husband have four children and reside in Northern
Virginia. She holds a BA in Christian Education and a MA in
Counseling. She is a homemaker and spends her time writing,
counseling, and engaging in women’s ministry. Karis has struggled with
chronic illness for many years and is passionate about sharing how God
leads her through this journey. Her heart is to walk alongside others
in their suffering and seek God’s comfort and hope in the process.
When Karis is not writing, you can find her enjoying the sun, taking
walks, playing with her kids, watching soccer, and reading.