About Sommerville holidays too

Love blossoms in the small town of Sommerville in these heartwarming holiday tales, filled with fun and forever possibilities.

The Great Fruitcake Bake-off: When five-time baking champion Samantha Greene teams up with new neighbor, Dixon Roberts, for The Great Fruitcake Bake-off, they discover baking a prize-winning entry is complicated, bad guys are plotting to take the crown, and first prize isn’t just about a ribbon.

Christmas Romeo: When two feuding co-workers win Christmas river cruises at the company holiday party, they discover each other isn’t so bad after all.

Twinkle Lights: When the owner of a Christmas tree stand, which benefits the children’s hospital, has a heart attack, a do-gooder and a reformed high school delinquent turned lawyer show their holiday spirit and staff the business. The twosome meet the challenges of running the establishment; yet, when revenue goes missing, fingers are pointed.

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Funny, sweet, and quirky, Vicki Batman’s stories are full of her hallmark humor and romance and will delight all readers. Along the way, she has picked up awards and bestsellers. She has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, three humorous romantic mysteries. Avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Chocaholic. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby.

A Snake Among Flowers by Richard DeVall

A gay girl is murdered and suspicion falls on her girlfriend. The detectives each become distracted by personal events and miss some clues.

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Author of Old Letters & New Demons, Pablo’s Apprentice, The Sacking of Triolux North, They Came From Up, The Hypnotist’s Assistant, Strange Bedfellows in Hot Buildings and A Snake Among Flowers

About UX Lifecycle The Business Guide to Implementing Great Software User Experiences

This book is for organizations starting their UX journey. It will help to address the basics such as defining what UX is; the importance of research; how UX is a process and not a job title; and where business value comes from improving efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction.

There is practical guidance for building a business case and identifying the key investments required in people and process that will bring about the change needed to deliver success. Implementing UX is brought to life through the UX Lifecycle, a methodology framework that was born out of real life successes. At the heart of the UX process is the most important stakeholder – the user!

Clive and Jeremy have helped businesses from start-ups to enterprises derive value from UX. While running their own UX consultancy, they created and applied the UX Lifecycle. Since then they have both continued to grow their knowledge through implementing UX solutions and learning from others. This book will answer the questions that they have been asked time and again by businesses seeking to embrace and leverage UX.

©2016 Jeremy Baines & Clive Howard (P)2016 Jeremy Baines & Clive Howard

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Jeremy is a senior UX consultant with a prominent background in application design working with technology start-ups and FTSE 100 companies. Prior to founding Howard Baines in 2007 Jeremy owned a successful design agency and founded his own web start-up which was acquired in 2008. He has appeared in a number of renowned design publications such as Computer Arts and has presented at events including Future of Web Apps and the Adobe European Roadshow. He was also elected a member of the prestigious International Society of Typographic Design.

About Dream Again

One random day. One burst of laughter. One perfect moment. That’s all it takes for Gianna Barrett to capture Carter McIntosh’s attention—and his heart. His whole life has been a series of miracles, so this falls right in line. If only it were that simple. The object of his desire refuses to give him the time of day. Not deterred, Carter is sure he’s ready to put his heart on the line for love. Big mistake. He isn’t quite prepared and finds himself wrestling a soul-deep hurt into submission.

“There has been an accident….”

That devastating revelation shattered Gianna’s life, and in that one chaotic moment, everything she had was taken away. She has spent years carefully crafting her new normal, so there is no way Carter can just insert himself into her life. The fight is on but not for long. Their attraction is instant, and before she knows it, all her cynicism goes out the door.

When Gianna learns more about Carter’s life, she gets a better understanding of her beginning. As she starts her journey to healing, she uncovers Carter’s startling secret. In the days that follow, she struggles with feelings of regret, fueling her natural tendency to retreat. But the flames of desire burn hot and it’s not easy to break their unexpected connection. As the past reaches for them, they soon realize that to move forward, they must look back. Will they allow God to be the anchor they so desperately need—before it’s too late? For all they ever wanted was to be loved.

Discounted until 11/15/2020

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Ann Marie Bryan is a multi-talented leader with a passion for excellence. She is the CEO and Founder of Victorious By Design, an organization committed to providing top quality professional writing services, comprehensive personal and professional development programs and exceptional performing arts services to meet the unique needs of individuals and organizations.

A Christian Fiction author, Ann Marie writes to educate, inspire and empower others. She desires to tell great stories with fascinating characters to show the awesome power of God in the lives of people and places. Her celebrated bestselling Encounters of the Heart series, blend faith and romance that test the resilience of love.

Ann Marie’s greatest passion is to empower others to succeed by tapping into their God-given potential. She enjoys writing, reading, dancing, teaching, meeting people and traveling. With all the knowledge and experiences that God has so graciously blessed her with, Ann Marie is determined to make her life a ministry for the Lord.

About Waking The Core Of Man

Club Promoting – The shady organization that lies behind the scenes of the world’s biggest nightclubs where men, who are chosen, go to transform themselves from loser and reject to undoubtedly irresistible with the opposite sex. In this book you’ll learn the techniques some of the greatest promoters use to date the women of their dreams.

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Connor (Selna Kim) McCanless’ Waking the Core of Man is a story not only about finding lasting love and sustaining a deep, intimate, and healthy relationship but about how he came from nothing to something; the story of an underdog. From birth, loss was the theme for his life. His parent’s traumatizing divorce placed him into a shelter as a child, severe bullying that left a permanent scar on his cheek, and bankruptcy drained his self-esteem to zero leaving him confidence-less. Specifically, with the opposite sex. He’d look around on the sidewalks, on the streets, or in the malls and see a striking woman, but never knew what to say or how to just go talk to her like his friends and others did. Everyone else seemed to have that natural ability with women. “There were those who had it with women,” he states, “and then there was those who didn’t. I was one of the ones who didn’t." Waking up at 20 years old, Selna Kim realized he would be a failure forever with the opposite sex unless he did something about it. In less than 2 years, he was able to turn his life completely around. It all started from discovering a secret organization. One that laid in the shadows, pulling the strings behind the success of the Midwest’s most famous clubs. Upon leaving the community, he now coaches professional athletes, American Ninja Warriors, and more how to have the woman and relationship of their dreams.

About A Simon Grave Mystery Trio

Len Boswell is the author of eight books, most notably his Simon Grave Mysteries, an award-winning series featuring the comic exploits of “almost handsome” Detective Simon Grave and his “nearly invisible” partner, Sergeant Barry Blunt. This box set contains the first three Simon Grave mysteries.

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Len Boswell is the author of eight books, most notably his Simon Grave Mysteries, an award-winning series featuring the comic exploits of “almost handsome” Detective Simon Grave and his “nearly invisible” partner, Sergeant Barry Blunt. His writing has been compared to the writings of Janet Evanovich, Rich Leder, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, and Kurt Vonnegut, but he’d like to think his cozy comedic mysteries are something new, blending mystery, humor, and satire in the mythical seaside town of Crab Cove in the not-too-distant 2050s. Yes, there are robots, and fun!

About Bitter Aries by Paul Sating

All demons have magic.
Except one.
And that’s just the beginning of his troubles.

No job, no hope, and not a lick of magic, Ezekial Sunstone has little going for him. The problem is, not a single demon in Hell’s Fifth Circle will allow him to forget it. Not even the fairies.

Infamous for the wrong reasons, Lucifer’s Council changes his fortunes when they select him for a special mission. The problem? They’re sending him to Seattle to find a runaway who also happens to be one of the oldest and most powerful magic users in history. Aries has run away from the Underworld. No one knows why or where he is hiding. That is for Ezekial to discover.

Accompanied by his best friend and his worst enemy, Ezekial must learn to navigate the Overworld long enough to complete his mission. But the Overworld is a strange place. He will find no harpies or chimera, and magic is a definite no-go. Unless you’re the bad guy. Beelzebub has assured Ezekial he is immune to Aries’s attacks, but the last thing he feels like doing is placing his trust in the Prince of Demons.

Can he believe what Beelzebub tells him? How can he defeat one of the Underworld’s most powerful magic users? What surprises will Aries have in store?

This could be his shot at redemption, or it might be the most humiliating event in a life full of them.

A young demon without magic versus one of the oldest of their kind with immeasurable power.

Hell hath no fury like like a demon without a chance.
No magic, no problem, right?

The Zodiac series is a new urban fantasy series by Paul Sating. Imagine Jim Butcher and Christopher Moore hanging out and deciding to mess with the fates and write a series together. The Zodiac is what you might get. Fans of Shayne Silvers, MD Massey, Terry Mancour, Nazri Noor, Orlando Sanchez, Brad Magnarella, Lindsay Buroker, and Patricia Briggs will enjoy this ride into the world of souls.

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Paul Sating is a fantasy, horror, and thriller author and podcaster who spends most of his time traveling the Pacific Northwest in search of elusive monsters everyone claims aren’t real.

The creator of the Audio Fiction podcast, Paul began adapting many of those scripts to novel form and published his first three books in 2018. He recently released his last horror novel, “The Scales,” and is now involved with his first love–fantasy. He has kicked off this new venture with the “Zodiac” series, and the first four books are published.

He stays grounded by rooting for bad soccer teams, traveling around the beautiful corner of the world he calls home, and spending every moment he can with his wife and two daughters.

About Quirky Christmas Stories by Liz Tuckwell & Rose Bishop

Christmas with a Twist!

This collection of Christmas stories puts a different spin on some of the clichés of the festive season.

Why is Santa stalking a couple?

Who will protect seven-year-old Jeannie when a fake Santa comes to call?

What is the real story of the first Christmas?

You’ll enjoy these and other quirky Christmas stories, curled up on the sofa when the long winter nights draw in.

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Liz Tuckwell lives in London, England, and currently shares her house with a husband and more books than she had space for. She enjoys reading and writing all types of science fiction and fantasy, and horror, and fitting in as many holidays to far flung places as she can into a year. She’s a member of the Clockhouse London Writers group.

Liz has had stories published in various anthologies such as ‘MCSI: Magical Crime Scene Investigations’ and “Harvey Duckman Presents: Vol 3’, and the Short! Sharp! Shocks! Series, and on the 101fiction and Speculative66 microfiction websites.

She can be contacted on liz@liztuckwell.co.uk.

About Taken: Last Chance Series – 3

“If we could never be together, I would forever remember his touch.”

Alannah’s life was right on track. She knew what it meant to love and be loved. All of that changes when Winston Nelson steps back into her life and takes away everything she longed for. Hidden away where no one can to find her, Alannah once again has to submit to the man she swore would never control her again. Day by day, the hopes of a normal life begin to disappear along with her desire to live.

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Award-winning Author of the Independent Press Award and NYC Big Book Award. A.L. Long is also the recipient of the National Indie Excellence Award.

Some would call me a little naughty, but I see myself as a writer of spicy thoughts. Being a romance writer is something that I never imagined I would be doing. There is nothing more rewarding than to put your thoughts down in words and share them. I began writing seven years ago and have enjoyed every minute. When I first started writing, I wasn’t sure what I would write. It didn’t take me long to realize that romance would be my niche. I believe that every life deserves a little bit of romance; a little spice doesn’t hurt either. When I am not writing, I enjoy the company of good friends and relaxing with a delicious glass of red wine.

About Life With Graffy: Discovering Bravery by Byron Gifford

Early Chapter Book Age Level: 5-9 Grade Level: Kindergarten and up

Evan and his family are moving to a new town, leaving behind their family home and all of Evan’s friends. Scared and lonely, Evan is out shopping with his mom when he finds a new best friend – a stuffed giraffe named Graffy. Little does he know, Graffy is special, and helps teach Evan how to be brave, how to find new friends, and that Evan is never alone.

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Byron Gifford is a father focused on raising good men. He is also a well-regarded financial executive. Writing a book and publishing art were two life-long goals of his.

He’s deeply passionate about inspiring children and using imagination as a tool to enrich lives. In fact, every stuffed animal has a separate personality to bring laughs to bedtime rituals.

When he was young, you could always find him drawing and cleaning the pencil lead off his left hand. Today, you can hear him as the voice of his dog, dropping pop quizzes for his family during meals, and lifting heavy weight in his gym alongside his wife.

Byron lives in Virginia with his wife, their two sons, and dog, Koda.

About Intuition: A Fantasy Austen Retelling

Intuition is free on Amazon from November 12-16.

A man does not recover from such a devotion to such a woman. He ought not; he does not.

As the daughter of a wealthy landowner, Evaine Elloch should be living a carefree life, full of good society, magical acumen, and excellent marriage prospects, all of which were once in her reach. Yet, seven years after she refused the proposal of the only man she has ever loved, she is overlooked by everyone, has little magical ability, and marriage prospects are non-existent.

When her father’s spend-thrift ways force the family to rent out Kellynch Hall and move to Bath, it opens a door to both possibility and dread as Mage Captain Wynterval, the man she once refused, steps into her life once again. He has no interest in the quiet and plain Evaine, but to overcome an evil threatening her family, she must convince him to put aside their past and help.

This magical retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion will delight and thrill fans of Jane Austen and fantasy alike. This is the third stand-alone title in the Magical Regency series.

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Grace was born, raised, and now settled in Salt Lake City, Utah. She lives with her sweet cats in a little house at the bottom of a little mountain, where the snow piles high in the winter.

She graduated with a BA in English from Utah State University, and then went on to study Library and Information Science from Emporia State University. When she’s not writing, she works as a librarian. It’s the second-best job in the world–she gets paid to buy books, plan awesome community events, and advise readers on what books to try next. Creating stories is, of course, the best job in the world.

About Happy Larry and Angry Harry by Desmond Knipe

Larry and Harry are twin brothers who look the same on the outside but view life completely differently . This short story in rhyme explores how we view the world and our own ability to change that view.
This book is targeted to children aged 4 to 10 years of age.
A free promotion on Kindle is planed for the 16th, 17th and 18th of November.

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Desmond Knipe is a brother, uncle, father and Grandfather who wishes to make a difference in peoples lives. Desmond was born in New Zealand and travelled through-out Asia prior to settling in Australia to raise his children as a single father.
This is the first children's book that Desmond has published, he has plans to release many more from his personal catalogue of stories developed for his family.
Aside from writing Desmond is actively exploring new ways to assist with income development for retiree's and the development of Bio-Farming systems.

About The Power and Magic of Gratitude by Ivan Nossa

This book has been a bestseller in Italy bringing joy and serenity to thousands of people.
Would you like to leave with me for a fantastic journey? A journey with a few obstacles but many gifts? Thank to this book, his universal and personal stories, I will lead you to discover a miraculous higher vibration: the vibration of Gratitude.
Together we will:
Learn to live in gratitude
Open our eyes and discover the gifts that life gives you everyday
Leave on a journey to discover the wonders that lie in the deep of your heart
Experience a unique emotion that will bring joy and peace to your soul
And much more…
I can promise you that this book will leave a big smile on your face that will last for long.
Testimonials:I am happy to say that this book can transform your life forever. And I am thankful to Ivan for doing it.
Dr Joe Vitale (bestselling author and star of the movie The Secret)
Gratitude is your ticket to happily-ever-after and this book can be the partner that makes this fairy tale a reality.
Mike Dooley (NY Times bestselling author)

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Ivan set up his own company almost immediately after graduating at University, and managed it very successfully for twenty years.
 However, his interest in writing and personal growth led him at the age of 47 to change direction and trust in life completely. He decided to give up his business and follow his dream of becoming an author.
Life brought him a wonderful gift. He began to work with the best-selling American writer, Joe Vitale, with whom he deepened the secrets of the Law of Attraction, the power of the mind, and the importance of our inner journey.
In less than 24 hours he finds a publisher for his works and signed with one of Italy’s top publishers. His first book, The Power and Magic of Gratitude, achieved excellent sales and is still a bestseller. 

October 2017 sees the long-awaited publication of Il Potere e la Magia del Perdono (The Power and Magic of Forgiveness) with the introduction of Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe (CNN Hero of the year and Times 100 most influential people). This encounter led him to leave for Uganda the next year and start a collaboration in favour of the new Atiak orphanage.
In 2019 Ivan Nossa appears in the new movie Choose Love by Thomas Torelli, along with Sister Rosemary, Joe Vitale, Bruce Lipton, Deepak Chopra and many other speakers.
In 2018, he publishes in Italian his new book “10 grams of happiness” co-authored with Dr Joe Vitale. A deep and friendly conversation between the two authors on the experiences and lessons of life.
In spring 2019 Ivan and Joe Vitale are the main guests of 2 Italian events and speak in front of more than 500 people. They are now planning to do more dates around the world.
The last book of his trilogy, Il Potere e la Magia dell'Amore (The Power and Magic of Love) is released in Italy during summer 2020.
Ivan now dedicates his life to spreading the message of gratitude, forgiveness and love for life that, in his own words “can change ourselves and the entire world” with events, conferences and books.

About Luca’s Special Blanket, A Gift of Love from Grandma by Deniese Dennis

A book that captures the love of a grandma knitted into a colourful, warm, wool blanket for her grandson. The story of a boy, his bond with his Blankie, as his imagination takes them on a grand adventure.

Do you have a Special Blanket?

Was it made or given to you by someone very special, like your grandma?
Blankets knitted with love by grandmas are very special and keep us extra warm and comfy on those cold snuggle days.

Blankets are loved because:

• they make the perfect playmate,

• they are the perfect friend and

• partner in crime.

What mischief do you and your blanket get into?
Luca’s grandma sends him a colourful knitted blanket. It is love at first cuddle. He and Blankie go on a wild adventure, from sneaking candies, to hiding brussels sprouts to magical dreams. Everyone knows that blankets get us through our worst days, but what happens when Blankies have a rough day?

Get your special blanket out and huddle up for a cozy read.

Free Ebook on Amazon on Friday, November 13, 2020, 12:00 AM PST and Saturday, November 14, 2020, 11:59 PM PST

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Deniese is a creative soul with a passion for kids and writing. Former model, fashion designer and milliner, now mom of five. The Jamaican who presently lives in Uganda, spend her days cooking, playing and running after the kids, oh and writing.

About Moving Up, Moving Out The Rise of the Black Middle Class in Chicago

In Moving Up, Moving Out, Will Cooley discusses the damage racism and discrimination have exacted on black Chicagoans in the 20th century, while accentuating the resilience of upwardly mobile African Americans.

Cooley examines how class differences created fissures in the black community and produced quandaries for black Chicagoans interested in racial welfare. While black Chicagoans engaged in collective struggles, they also used individualistic means to secure the American Dream. Black Chicagoans demonstrated their talent and ambitions, but they entered through the narrow gate, and whites denied them equal opportunities in the educational institutions, workplaces, and neighborhoods that produced the middle class.

African Americans resisted these restrictions at nearly every turn by moving up into better careers and moving out into higher-quality neighborhoods, but their continued marginalization helped create a deeply dysfunctional city. African Americans settled in Chicago for decades, inspired by the gains their forerunners were making in the city.

Though faith in Chicago as a land of promise wavered, the progress of the black middle class kept the city from completely falling apart. In this important study, Cooley shows how Chicago, in all of its glory and faults, was held together by black dreams of advancement.

Moving Up, Moving Out will appeal to urban historians and sociologists, scholars of African American studies, and general listeners interested in Chicago and urban history.

The book is published by Northern Illinois University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

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Self-motivated communicator and team-builder. Research designer with extensive record of completing projects. Strong writing skills with published book, eleven peer-reviewed articles, fifteen op-eds, eighteen book reviews, and three encyclopedia entries. Effective public speaker with thirty-four conference presentations and twenty-two invited lectures. Educator awards at the University of Illinois and Walsh University.