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Published: Tue, 08/07/18
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Shady Shenanigans in Iowa by Wendy Byrne
About Shady Shenanigans in Iowa by Wendy Byrne
Former Manhattanite Izzy Lewis is finally settling into small town life in Inez, Iowa—she’s got her adventurous surrogate grandmothers, the Qs, her hot boyfriend, Gabe, and the rest of the small town’s characters to make sure her days are never boring. But when her good friend Sheriff Nate Crowder’s ex-wife goes missing, right after having a loud argument with him, things go from interesting to downright dangerous.
When a vengeful DA sets his sites on Nate as the prime suspect in his ex’s disappearance, Izzy and the Qs jump into action. But between leads that go nowhere, mysterious strangers, enemies becoming friends, and an Izzy double stirring up trouble, they have their hands full trying to figure out what happened to Nate’s ex. With the sheriff suspended, the clock ticking, and the danger closing in, can Izzy find out the truth…before she and the Q’s are the next victims?
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Wendy lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband. She has a Masters in Social Work and worked in the child welfare field for twelve years before she decided to pursue her dream of writing. She has several books published with two different publishers and has self-published both a novella and a traditional length novels. Several of her novels have been finalists or winners in contests over the course of her writing career. She is a USA Today Bestselling Author.
Most days you can find her pounding away at her laptop spinning tales and inflicting mayhem on her hero and heroine until they beg for mercy. She loves to write contemporary romance or romantic suspense all infused with a touch of humor and, of course, the happily ever after.
Manhattan Girls by JD Fitzgerald
About Manhattan Girls by JD Fitzgerald
WELCOME TO HAMILTON ACADEMY, THE FINEST OF THE FINEST OF PREP SCHOOLS FROM ALL AROUND, WHERE OPULENCE DWELLS AND SECRETS ABOUND.
Fifteen-year-old Gwen Stevenson gets a chance of a lifetime. Escaping from the depths of small-town boredom, she finally sets her sights of embellishing the wonders of New York City.
While entering the halls of the prestigious Hamilton Academy, she meets reserved bookworm Kyle, Aspiring filmmaker Vera, Valley girl Shawnie, and gets an unexpected reunion from her two childhood friends, Maxine, a southern belle who plans take over the popularity food chain, and Mona, a reclusive rebel who has dreams of becoming a rock star.
Gwen soon realizes that she is no friend of honor society president Bianca Walworth, who doesn’t appreciate her longtime boyfriend, Chace, making flirty eyes with Gwen.
Having a new life in the big apple has never been so complicated but in the end…
Will there ever be solace in the city?
Manhattan Girls tells the coming of age story amongst a group of unlikely friends going through the journey of life beyond the Upper East Side.
This YA book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print
The Life and Lessons of a Young Author
About The Life and Lessons of a Young Author
Whether you are young or old, The Life and Lessons of a Young Author can offer those who dream of finding the right path in the world of writing and publishing. Sunayna Prasad shares her experience as a young author and discusses what went well for her and what she suggests to those who long for success.
Talking about her life as a published writer, Sunayna Prasad teaches you the rules of the writing craft and the standards of the publishing world, as well as additional tips and tricks. The Life and Lessons of a Young Author can help you choose your own writing and publishing paths.
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Sunayna Prasad has been writing stories since she was 6. She has published a few novels and has won an award for the last one published. She enjoys writing and studying the craft. She lives in New York with her family.
The Tenth Nail
Nate Burns, a seasoned detective, knelt beside the dead girl. This wasn’t Nate’s first homicide; it wasn’t even the first murder of a prostitute that he’d investigated. But, this one bothered him. Maybe it was her youth; she appeared to be in her early twenties. Maybe it was her looks, as death had yet to rob her of her beauty. Maybe she reminded him of his daughter, Lizzie, who was only a few years younger. Maybe it was something else entirely.
With little to no evidence and only vague descriptions to go on, Nate and his partner Manny Trujillo are determined to seek the truth, no matter where that journey leads them. The story moves first in one direction, and then in another. The ending? You’ll never see that coming.
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Winner of Readers’ Favorite Silver Award for Historical Fiction/Western, Kwen knew he wanted to be a writer when he was fourteen years old. He felt the urge when he finished Earnest Hemingway’s masterpiece For Whom The Bell Tolls. The story touched him in a way no other book ever had. It transported a kid born and raised on a farm and ranch in Idaho to the mountains of Spain. It took him back in time forty years to witness the Spanish Civil War. Kwen knew he wanted to share that wonder with other people.
Five Minutes to Love
Aviva Shulman has had enough of the dating scene. Her father valued his high-powered career over his wife and family. She wants something more, someone who values her. But her roommates are determined to find her the perfect match.
Jacob Black doesn’t have time for relationships. A third-year law student, he’s focused on studying and getting a high-paying job with a top-notch law firm. But his overbearing mother wants him to find someone and settle down.
Their paths cross at a speed dating event and sparks fly. But is five minutes long enough to determine a future together?
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Jennifer started telling herself stories as a little girl when she couldn’t fall asleep at night. Pretty soon, her head was filled with these stories and the characters that populated them. Even as an adult, she thinks about the characters and stories at night before she falls asleep or walking the dog. Eventually, she started writing them down. Her favorite stories to write are those with smart, sassy, independent heroines; handsome, strong and slightly vulnerable heroes; and her stories always end with happily ever after.
In the real world, she’s the mother of two amazing daughters and wife of one of the smartest men she knows. When she’s not writing, she loves to laugh with her family and friends, is a pro at finding whatever her kids lost in plain sight, and spends way too much time closing doors that should never have been left open in the first place. She believes humor is the only way to get through the day and does not believe in sharing her chocolate.
She writes contemporary romance, some of which are mainstream and some of which involve Jewish characters. She’s published with The Wild Rose Press and all her books are available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter
About Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter
My blood is toxic to vampires . . .
If there’s one thing I want, it’s go get off this iceberg. I’m thinking college on the east coast. ANYWHERE besides Alaska.
Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Government agents jump in and save my life in exchange for my services as a vampire hunter. Did they just say vampires? Yep. And they’re not the kind that sparkle. They’re rabid, disgusting, rude . . . and way too suave. Those are the ones I really have to watch out for.
A knife isn’t my only weapon. My rare blood type sends vampires into temporary paralysis right before I have to finish the job by hand. Basically I’m a glorified chew toy.
Now I’m stuck with an overzealous partner, a group of suck junkies, and a maddening attraction to Mr. Joe Cool, dresses all in black, Fane Donado. I don’t know if I want to punch him or kiss him, but clearly he’s keeping secrets of his own.
The old Aurora is gone forever. Destroyed in the wreckage. I don’t know who I am anymore, only that I suddenly have intense cravings and a V.I.P. pass into Alaska’s underworld.
If vampires found out who I worked for it would be lights out forever. In the meantime, I have some undead ass to kick so long as it doesn’t kick mine first.
Fans of dark fantasy, vampires, action, and romance will devour this story.
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Nikki Jefford is a third-generation Alaskan now living in the Pacific Northwest with her French husband and their Westie, Cosmo. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys nature, hiking, and motorcycling. The dark side of human nature fascinates her, so long as it’s balanced by humor and romance.
Dead in 10 by Chris Danson
About Dead in 10 by Chris Danson
Berlin: the police ask for British help when the volatile Darius Vondell, the world’s fastest man, accuses his great rival Lemond Jackson of sabotage.
Detective Sergeant Jay Trent is caught between the sprinters’ feud and his unit’s reputation. Is this a conspiracy, or just a clash of super-egos on and off the track?
His boss needs results. Trent’s promotion is on the line.
But the glittering Platinum League circuit brings temptations of its own …
Dead in 10 is the first in a series of novels featuring Jay Trent, an officer in the Met Police’s sports crime unit.
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Chris Danson was born in Leicestershire and educated in York and Leeds.
After a spell teaching English, he worked in digital publishing for national newspaper and advertising groups.
He is the author of Dead in 10, the first novel in the Jay Trent crime thriller series.
He lives in Hertfordshire.
Remote Access
“A foreign country has taken over my computer.”
With these chilling words, a quiet Florida day is shattered for Marcie Kane and her fiancé, Nathan Harris. The caller is Annie Logan, a new friend of Marcie’s who happens to be the wife of the chief of staff to the president of the United States. While Annie’s personal problems bring into question her credibility, Marcie and Nathan, a consultant with the FBI, soon confirm the threat is real and help her convince her skeptical husband in Washington.
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Barry Finlay is a fiction and non-fiction author. In his previous life, he had an extensive career in financial management before retiring in 2004, after thirty two years with the Canadian federal government. Since retiring, he has divided his time between writing, working as a consultant on financial policy matters, travel, playing golf, climbing mountains, philanthropy and enjoying his three grandchildren.
First Corpse The Appetizer by Carie Toeller
About First Corpse The Appetizer by Carie Toeller
Who knew danger could be so delicious…
When celebrity chef Layne Stevens heads to San Francisco in search of “appetizers to die for,” she finds them on her hotel room floor, next to a dead man. Assigned to investigate the case, FBI Special Agent Ryan Cooke has finger worthy salt and pepper hair, a seriously scrumptious smile, and a voice like warm caramel. He’s funny, and charming, and sexy as hell.
He’s everything Layne shouldn’t trust.
But the investigation plummets her into a deadly conspiracy that puts the people she loves at risk. To save them, she’s forced to dive into the rotten underbelly of the deception with the sinfully yummy agent. And it may be too late before she learns which is more dangerous…the conspiracy, or Special Agent Ryan Cooke.
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Carie Toeller is a wife, mom, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend with a passion for writing, reading, and real food. In no particular order. She lives in Northern California with her husband, two grocery-guzzling boys, and two oversized couch-lounging dogs. Her happy place is anywhere she can see, hear and smell the ocean. She has a proficiency for pairing organic wines with various potato dishes. She drives like a grandma with impaired vision in a cherry red Dodge Charger named Fabio. And she brews her own kombucha. Seriously. True story.
The Reluctant Caregiver by Joy Johnston
About The Reluctant Caregiver by Joy Johnston
Not everyone is born a natural caregiver.
One moment, digital journalist Joy Johnston is a cynical workaholic with an underwater mortgage. The next moment, she faces the responsibility of caring for her eccentric mother who’s battling colon cancer, just six months after her father’s death from Alzheimer’s. As an only child, she has no choice but to slap on the latex gloves, and get to know more about her mother — and herself — than she ever imagined possible.
The road from reluctance to resilience is bumpy and splattered with bodily fluids, but it also offers unforgettable lessons. Who knew you could learn how to change a colostomy bag on YouTube, or that hospice nurses like telling dirty jokes? Peppered with snarky humor, vivid observations, and poignant honesty, this essay collection will resonate with anyone drafted into a family health crisis.
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Joy Johnston is an experienced digital journalist who has covered everything from terrorist attacks to the cat that’s Donald Trump’s doppelgänger. Her collection of essays about family caregiving, The Reluctant Caregiver, received a gold medal at the 2018 IPPY Awards. She received the 2015 Rick Bragg Prize for Nonfiction from the Atlanta Writers Club. Her work has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and other anthologies. She writes about dementia and caregiving on her blog, The Memories Project.
Addiction & Pestilence
It Has Begun.
In this thrilling modern-day retelling of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, an ominous, otherworldly figure releases Pestilence, the ‘White Horseman’ which unleashes a devastating plague upon New York, where it soon spreads like wildfire.
Meanwhile, Drew Murphy, a Boston E.M.T. and former Marine, is haunted by his past and the daily stress of his job. After years of using alcohol to mask the pain, Drew is forced to confront the darkest aspects of himself when his wife walks out following an explosive argument and, as if things couldn’t get worse, he is called to his ailing mother’s bedside.
Once in Florida, the pandemic reaches biblical proportions, and Drew watches as the world is plunged into chaos. He must now make the long journey home on foot, encountering others along the way— each with their own hidden addictions. Can Drew and the others overcome their vices to survive a disintegrating society to save their family, as well as humanity? Or will they simply succumb?
Addiction & Pestilence is a compelling look at addiction and the perseverance of the human spirit. Don’t miss the exciting first installment in E.M. Kelly’s Slaying Dragons: A Journey through Hell.
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Hi, my name is E.M. Kelly and I’m a fan of horror, post-apocalypse and action books. You will find all three of those genres enrolled into my book, Addiction & Pestilence. I’d love to hear what you think of the book. I provided my email address at the end of the book, so shoot me an email. Enjoy!
E.M. Kelly
Inside Out and Upside Down: How Intimacy with Jesus Changes Everything by Jennifer Hayes Yates
About Inside Out and Upside Down: How Intimacy with Jesus Changes Everything by Jennifer Hayes Yates
Do you feel there should be more to the Christian life?
Are you hungry for more of God?
Do you struggle to live out a faith that is counter-cultural to the world around you?
Inside Out and Upside Down: How Intimacy with Jesus Changes Everything is a 7-week Bible study that explores the Gospels and the Song of Solomon to help you discover God’s plan for personal relationship and kingdom living. In these weeks of study, you will
• Understand the difference between religion and relationship
• Learn how to find satisfaction in Christ alone
• Discover God’s purpose for community through the local church
• Explore the counter-cultural kingdom of God
• Assess the costs and the benefits of kingdom living
Each week of Bible study ends with a Weekend Devo to summarize the lessons and give opportunity for thoughtful reflection and application. Dig into this study and discover a life of intimacy and adventure with the King that supersedes religion and inspires devotion.
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Jennifer Hayes Yates is a wife, mom, and empty-nester who enjoys reading, writing, and drinking coffee, especially while hanging out with friends. Having taught in Christian education for twenty-two years, she has a passion for communicating God’s truth and inspiring others to follow Him.
Jennifer now writes a weekly blog, is active on social media, and is working on her fourth book. She serves in her church as a Sunday school teacher and music director and leads a small group of awesome ladies in Bible study at her home.
Jennifer is the best-selling author of Seek Him First: How to Hear from God, Walk in His Will, and Change Your World and Let’s Run! Running the Race with Faith and Perseverance. But she’s still just seeking to glorify God in all she writes and make a few disciples along the way.
Think, Trade, and Grow Rich!: A Powerful Beginner’s Guide to Building Passive Income Through Momentum Swing Trading and Stock Market Investing by Benjamin Kahriman
About Think, Trade, and Grow Rich!: A Powerful Beginner’s Guide to Building Passive Income Through Momentum Swing Trading and Stock Market Investing by Benjamin Kahriman
In Think, Trade, & Grow Rich! Kahriman outlines and shares his powerful trading and investing formula forged from years of research and trading experience. He explains how you too can realize your dreams and reap the bountiful financial opportunities present in the stock market. Best of all, Kahriman demystifies the technical, hard to understand, and complicated aspects of trading and investing. Think, Trade, and Grow Rich! is concise, practical, and written for everyone, in effect, a true and complete beginner’s guide to not only trading, but a better life.
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Kahriman’s path to financial freedom started fifteen years ago.
A refugee of the Yugoslavian war, Kahriman and his family settled down in Silicon Valley. His father working construction, his mother managing estates for those who profited big off the “Dot.com Boom.” It is at this point in his life that Kahriman realized the financial opportunities presented to those willing and able to successfully navigate the stock market. Soon after, Kahriman met his “investing mentor,” an immigrant himself, who made a fortune investing and trading securities using Japanese candlesticks.
Kahriman continued his investing and trading studies while excelling in the classroom and on the football field. He received a scholarship to play collegiate football, earned the President’s Scholar Award at the University of British Columbia, graduated Magma Cum Laude from the University of California, Berkeley, and attained his law degree by age twenty-six. With the same drive and determination that led to his academic and athletic success, Kahriman studied the stock market.
After years of research, mentorship, data collection, analysis, and countless hours practicing trading and investing with stock market simulators, Kahriman created a trading system designed to minimize risk and maximize profit. Kahriman opened his first brokerage account with just $500. By the end of the first quarter, that account grew well over 1,500%. With the goal of helping us all realize our own “American Dream,” Kahriman embarked upon telling his story and teaching others to invest and trade in the stock market.
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