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Published: Wed, 12/02/15
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Bourbon & Blondes
Minimalist in approach but long on mood and atmosphere, this first entry in The Ladies of Liquor series is a boozy mix of old-school pulp, shadowy noir, and hard-boiled double-crosses.
Writer Anthony Venutolo delivers a collection of nearly 50 flash fictions and short stories that splatter into the ear at 90 proof. From the deserted bus stations of Route 66 to the smoky, neon-tinged jazz dives of the big cities, these wanton tales of longing introduce us to desperate vixens on the fringe and those shifty men that drove them there.
Get your shot glass ready because in this retro world, showgirls, drifters, barmaids, and thieves have one thing in common – they’re all painted on a seedy canvas drenched in a hearty barrel of Kentucky’s finest nectar.
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Anthony Venutolo has won five critical writing awards from the New Jersey Press Association and has appeared in such publications as Bikini, Details, POV and Playboy Online. He’s also written columns for the gambling magazines Chance, Casino Player and Strictly Slots. Online his flash fiction and poems have appeared at Zygote in My Coffee, Red Fez, Deuce Coupe, Gutter Eloquence, Shoots and Vines, Six Sentences and is a Revolutionary Voice at the site Drunken Absurdity. The former features editor at The Star-Ledger, is now a member of the Digital Operations team for the New Jersey Advance Media Group and his first book Front Page Palooka was released in October, 2013 as part of the FIGHT CARD book series. It was nominated for three New Pulp Awards including Best Novella, Best New Writer and Best New Character. His web site is at AnthonyVenutolo.com and he blogs from Bukowski’s Basement.
A Bullet for the Ghost Whisperer by Stan Schatt
About A Bullet for the Ghost Whisperer by Stan Schatt:
When the CEO of Zynx, a high-tech startup company, is found dead at his desk, determined Detective “Frankie” Ryan is assigned the case. She learns that everyone entering and leaving the super-secure building is logged in and out automatically—it would take a ghost to get through that kind of security. She enlists reluctant gossip columnist and ace reporter for the Midnight Whisperer, Josh Harrell, to help her solve the case. After all, he has his own ghostly assistant, a seductive spirit that only he can see. But can she save Josh and Frankie from the killer’s bullet? A Bullet for the Ghost Whisperer is a good old-fashioned police procedure mystery with a dollop of the paranormal. Sprinkle in a dose of high-tech intrigue, a pinch of Harry Bosch, and a touch of Faye Kellerman’s Rina and Peter novels and you have a fun read.
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Stan Schatt is the author of thirty-five books, a futurist, technologist, and a person curious about many things. His writing takes advantage of his many careers including police department administrator, autopsy assistant, college professor and research director. He has published paranormal mysteries, science fiction, young adult adventures, and juvenile fiction as well as guides to Kurt Vonnegut, Michael Connelly, and Daniel Silva. A Bullet for the Ghost Whisperer will be discounted from $4.97 to $.99 from November 22nd to December 12th.
El Capitan
EL CAPITÁN is a fictitious account of one man’s rise to power from the impoverished streets of Brazil to the head of Bolivia’s largest drug cartel. The story is a fascinating look into Bolivia’s violent and mysterious underworld. Involving the intertwining of lives through a complex twist of fate, the reader is transported on an unforgettable journey.
Juan Carlos Begato is a small-time drug pusher looking to make a name for himself when mafia-head, Julio Álvarez, takes him under his wing. Colonel Esteban Santiago, chief of the local branch of La Paz’s anti-narcotics division, struggles to combat the cartel and thwart the city’s systemic flow of narcotics. He feels helpless in his quest to mitigate the escalating violence plaguing his streets. Ronald ‘Bigs’ Shea, a ‘Cowboy Jockey’ for the Guarachi Cartel, finds his allegiance torn between two rival conglomerates. Forty-seven hundred miles away, two Los Angeles detectives race against the clock to uncover a serial bomber before he strikes again.
A combustible mosaic of interconnecting characters, EL CAPITÁN is a high-stakes thrill-ride about violence, greed and redemption. Filled with intrigue and suspense, the story is a MUST READ for adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies.
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Scott Leddy has authored eight novels all available on Amazon. Hs the successful sole-proprietor of a print brokerage firm and a graduate of Mercy College. Besides writing, he enjoys painting and music. A long-time native of New York, Scott currently resides in Connecticut. He has a wife and son.
Lost and Found Groom by Patricia McLinn
About Lost and Found Groom by Patricia McLinn:
The first book in the contemporary western romance collection A Place Called Home delivers an emotional, compelling adventure with international intrigue, at the same time the first element of the curse tests the strength and heart of the family that calls Far Hills Ranch home.
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A stranger rescues her, then disappears when she needs him most . . . until he knocks on her door, years later and half a world away.
“While following a story in distant Santa Estella, hardheaded journalist Kendra Jenner finds herself in the middle of a vicious hurricane … and unexpectedly in the arms of a stranger who speaks virtually no English. Fear leads to passion leads to their making a baby, a baby which Kendra fully expects to raise on her own, since her search during her pregnancy for her baby’s father – who she only knows as Paulo Ayudor – is fruitless. Then, three years later, her “Paulo” shows up out of the blue at her home in Wyoming, speaking the perfect English of an American, and identifying himself as pilot Daniel Delligati. He announces he’s come for his son . . . and for her.
“Thus begins a beautifully crafted story revolving around two of the most determined characters you’ll ever meet, both of whom want only what is right, and best, for the little boy conceived out of what was perhaps only a desperate affirmation of life in a life-threatening situation … or perhaps the beginning of a love that runs deeper than fear and self-doubt and recriminations. Daniel is a hero to die for, at once vulnerable and courageous, gentle, and iron-willed. … A thoroughly enjoyable read.” — From 5* review by Karen Templeton
“…bursting with wonderful Patricia McLinn romantic touches — powerful characters, strong interplay and fiery moments.” — Romantic Times
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Reader reviews:
“A book you will read more than once.”
“Just the right balance of romance, action and mystery.”
“As always with Patricia McLinn’s books, this is well written and heartfelt .. . her books never disappoint.”
A PLACE CALLED HOME SERIES
This collection delivers an emotional, compelling adventure with international intrigue, at the same time the first element of the curse tests the strength and heart of the family that calls Far Hills Ranch home.
1, Lost and Found Groom
2, At the Heart’s Command
3, Hidden in a Heartbeat
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USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels — cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the “Caught Dead in Wyoming” mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit. She writes what she loves to read, and is delighted and humbled when readers love it, too. One of the things she loves is writing about Wyoming, a passion that started with a free airline ticket and a desire to go someplace she’d never seen before. Cowboys, quirky ranch towns, humorous characters, and spectacular landscapes – what’s not to like? Now she returns every chance she gets – including visiting through her popular contemporary western romance bundles (Wyoming Wildflowers, A Place Called Home, and Bardville, Wyoming), her western historical romances, and her mystery series.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and — for 20-plus years — an editor at The Washington Post. She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution.
She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook and Twitter.
The Tiger by Marc Edelheit
About The Tiger by Marc Edelheit
Abandoned and cut off from friendly lines, Stiger takes the fight to the enemy!
A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, fighter, and a right proper bastard of a man…Captain Ben Stiger captured Castle Vrell and rid it of a minion of a dark god. Now he finds himself cut off from the empire with a hostile rebel army marching on the legion’s fortress where they guard the entrance to the Vrell Valley. It is not in Stiger’s nature to simply wait for the enemy. Badly outnumbered and facing odds greater than twenty to one, he sets out to impede the enemy’s advance and show them the steel that the legions are made of. To help him on his way he has the services of his friend, Eli one of the last remaining elven rangers. As if matters could not get worse, an army of dwarves is preparing to retake Castle Vrell, a sacred place they name Grata’Kor.
There are forces at play greater than Stiger can imagine. To survive, he must not only contend with a well-supported rebel army, but a hostile dwarven nation intent on fulfilling a mysterious prophecy that has the potential to shatter the world and bring ruin to the empire.
The battle to save the empire and the world continues in this action packed adventure.
This new release Sci-Fi book is available in ebook format.
How to Bewitch an Earl by Ally Broadfield
About How to Bewitch an Earl by Ally Broadfield:
He never expected the clues to lead to her…
Edward Adair, heir to the Duke of Boulstridge, is more interested in finding a missing family heirloom than a wife. But when his parents issue an ultimatum – marry or lose your allowance – he reluctantly agrees to attend a house party to find a bride. Instead, he discovers attractive but infuriating Miss Isabella Winthrop in his library, reading the private family journal that holds clues to the location of the heirloom.
Though Isabella finds Edward haughty and arrogant, she offers to take him to the next clue mentioned in the journal if he will pay her, which will enable her to help her brother restore his estate. Edward counters with an offer of an even larger payment…if she agrees to masquerade as his betrothed to deter the other ladies until the house party ends.
As they work together to solve the mystery their mutual attraction grows, but just when they begin to think they should make their engagement real, a secret is revealed that could destroy everything.
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Ally Broadfield lives in Texas and is convinced her house is shrinking, possibly because she shares it with her husband, three kids, four rescue dogs, two cats, a rabbit, and assorted reptiles. She likes to curse in Russian because few people know what she’s saying, and spends most of her spare time letting dogs in and out of the house and shuttling kids around. She writes historical romance set in Regency England and Imperial Russia, and middle grade and young adult literature as Ally Mathews.
Harder by Sable Dare
Nothing can get under his skin. Except for me.
Jackson Cooper used to be a tough kid. Now he’s a hard man – gorgeous, sculpted by his Army service and hungry for me.
He’s also my fucking stepbrother. And I can’t keep my hands off of him.
He’s everything I ever wanted. And everything I can never have.
Not only am I engaged to marry the biggest prick in the world, the guy has me in a stranglehold. Not even Jackson’s iron fists can solve this little fucking problem I created for myself. There’s no running from the thugs who own this boondocks town.
But it’s my fuck-up, so I’ll deal with it, right? Wrong. My captor doesn’t just want my hand, he wants everything. And I’m going to have to give it all up. Including Jackson.
Why did he have to come back? It would have been so much easier without him here.
Now things are fucked up as hell.
And I can’t help but want them to be even harder.
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Sable Dare is the kind of girl who doesn’t get upset at most things, unless someone’s keeping her from her caffeine. Loving the hot and the dangerous, she’s always had a penchant for bad boys and that’s her favorite type of hero. Hard, rough and maybe a little too wrong is just how she likes it and that’s exactly what you’ll find in her book!
Living with King, her goldendoodle, in New York City, she’s convinced that life can be spicier if you want it hard enough and go for it every day. Come on, crank the heat up!
If you want to get in touch with Sable, you can find her on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Sable-Dare-1508093359502047/?fref=ts
Drained by E.H. Reinhard
About Drained by E.H. Reinhard:
Drained: Book 1 in the Agent Rawlings Series of FBI Thrillers
A known serial killer is once again taking lives in Chicago. Bodies drained of blood are being strewn across the city.
For former Tampa homicide sergeant, Hank Rawlings, tracking down the man responsible for the killings becomes his first assignment at his new position, agent in the FBI’s homicide division of the serial crimes unit.
Almost before the ink dries on the new job’s acceptance papers, Hank finds himself in Chicago, knee-deep in an investigation with a mounting body count.
While every lead brings him and his partner closer to the killer, the one that puts them directly in front of him threatens them most.
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E.H. Reinhard was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He’s worked in sales in one form or another for the better part of eighteen years. Previous nine-to-fives include retail management, the auto industry, operating a small business, and running an assortment of entertainment websites that generated tens of millions of page views per month.
Reinhard currently has one completed thriller series, the Lieutenant Kane Series, which follows the life on and off duty of a fictional Tampa homicide lieutenant–though if the stories were reality, I think anyone who worked law enforcement and encountered what Kane did would be turning in their resignation. Throughout the story arc of the six-book series, you see Lieutenant Kane go toe-to-toe with some of the most twisted, homicidal, and downright ruthless adversaries imaginable, all while doing his best to juggle his often-turbulent personal life.
Reinhard’s current work in progress is the Hank Rawlings Series. Hank is pulled from the Lieutenant Kane Series and dropped in a new city and new position–agent in the FBI’s serial crimes homicide division. Hank’s new job description is simple: track down serial killers and bring them to justice. Hank’s work will find him face to face with the most dangerous and demented people to ever walk the earth.
Reinhard now resides in sunny Tampa, Florida. When not putting pen to paper, or keys to keyboard, writing thrillers, he is an avid fisherman. So naturally, moving to the fishing capital of the world was a good fit. If you’re looking for him, he can usually be found on a boat, canoe, or casting from shore.
Back In Six Weeks by Sharon Gerdes
About Back In Six Weeks by Sharon Gerdes:
EVVY Gold Award Winning Novel. It’s 1980, and Kate wants it all—her career as a food scientist, her sexy pilot husband, and a family. After the birth of her second child she expects to go back to work in six weeks, but a postpartum psychosis derails her plans. The harder Kate struggles to pull together the shattered pieces of her life, the more she fears she will ultimately lose everything. Book will be discounted from $4.99 to $0.99 on December 2 to 4, 2015.
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Sharon Gerdes is an Author, Motivational Speaker and Certified Food Scientist. She has authored over sixty non-fiction articles contributed to four non-fiction books on food, nutrition, childcare, and health topics. She is a postpartum psychosis survivor and currently serves as Vice President of Postpartum Support International. An avid hiker, Sharon lives in Colorado with her husband of 40 years, a retired military and commercial pilot. Back in Six Weeks won First Place EVVY awards in Women’s Studies and Fiction, Romance.
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