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1. South of Burnt Rocks West of The Moon

   About South of Burnt Rocks West of The Moon:

   Mighty Rome plunders everything of value and destroys anything left standing in the beautiful and rich land south of Burnt Rocks. We know it as Spain. The local people of 2000 years ago called the Pyrenees Mountains, Burnt Rocks.

   Lavena, the last child of the strongest tribal leader in the area, must grow up fast, must choose between marriage to her favorite young man and children, or the life of a She-Warrior fighting side-by-side with the other male warriors of her tribe–or even fighting alone. The crush of an invading Roman army forces her choices. Guided by the spirits of the dead, by her father’s favorite dog, and the courage of those with nothing left to lose, she takes a last stand against the Roman menace.

   Roman scout, Marcus, is ordered to try to find answers to unseen but real threats to the Roman army. More than any of his masters, he begins to understand the havoc Lavena has wreaked, but deeper yearnings drive him to find her for other reasons, to be with her.

   Based on actual characters of that time and place, “South of Burnt Rocks West of The Moon” tells that mostly true story lost to the fog of history.

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   When G. J. Berger was an eight year-old lad living in the Australian outback and attending school by correspondence, his mother would tell him bedtime stories out of times past. One story was of Hannibal crossing the Alps with elephants and a massive army. He asked her what happened next. She did not know, and that unanswered question would not rest.

   G. J.’s debut novel (the award-winning “South of Burnt Rocks West of The Moon”) is the culmination of a lifetime of traveling off beaten paths and a deep curiosity about the time of Hannibal, the not-so-glorious Romans, and the lesser known men, women and children around them.

   Everyday ordinary people made to endure, to survive, to nurture their children, and love those close to them in times of great hardship are, to G. J., always the more interesting characters, the truer heroes.

   G. J. is convinced human nature, in all its aspects, has not changed in the relatively short time from then until today. He believes that in learning about people of a different time we are transported away from our routines and may also learn much about ourselves.

   G. J. lives in San Diego, California with his English teacher wife (and favorite grammarian). When not traveling on service projects, they dance the Argentine Tango.

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2. She Likes It Tough by GVR Corcillo

   About She Likes It Tough by GVR Corcillo:

   99 cents this week!

   “Fun, romantic, and a wonderful adventure!” -Book Nerd. Can daring adventures with an adrenaline junkie give a daydreaming scaredy-cat the courage she needs in order to live life to the fullest?
   Lisa Flyte needs a backbone. That freak fast-food accident with all its humiliation was the straw that really pissed off the camel. But how is daydreamer Lisa supposed to live out loud and make herself count after a lifetime of watching from the couch?
   Jack Hawkins, that’s how. The adrenaline junkie from her MBA class needs a clueless urbanite to test his top-secret line of idiot-proof adventure gear. Perfect! Lisa figures that surviving daring jaunts with Jack will help her find the grit to pursue a career she really wants and the nerve to stand up to her bullying family.
   They strike a deal: Lisa will become his undercover test dummy and Jack will help her get brave along the way.
   But in the wild, Lisa proves to be more spastic than brazen. Yes, she rips off Jack’s pants while she’s trying to rappel. But the mishap with the helicopter (it had no doors!!!) wasn’t her fault. Exactly. And in her defense, that creek looked way deeper than three feet.
   No worries, though. Jack can handle Lisa and her primal panic attacks. In fact, during and between escapades, Jack always seems to be there: cool, collected…and just a little bit critical of the bumbling Lisa.
   Like the guy doesn’t have issues of his own. Maybe that’s why he and Lisa sometimes find themselves skating along the same erratic wavelength.
   But when Lisa’s gusto lands her in a mortifying media maelstrom, she’s on her own. Jack’s part in the scandal knocks her world off-kilter, forcing Lisa to use every scrap of her new-found moxie to save herself.
   Will the wild sparks between them survive the challenges and fallout of everyday life gone outrageously awry? Only if Jack is strong enough to learn a thing or two about courage from Lisa.

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   GVR Corcillo has lived in Pennsylvania, New York, England, Washington D.C., and California. She has worked about a million different jobs, including a ticket-taker at a movie theatre, a sachet-stuffer at a potpourri warehouse, a waitress at a very noisy bar, a radio-show host, a voice-over actress in an award-winning short film, and a high school teacher in South Central Los Angeles.
   Then, deciding she needed an even tougher job, she decided to become a writer.
   Corcillo won a few writing contests, hit The New York Times Bestseller List with her first short story, and got a B-movie screenplay produced. She Likes It Tough is her first novel. The romantic comedy has won Best Indie Book 2013 and Best Humor Book 2013 from the Rebecca’s Reads Choice Awards, and the book is a Quarter Finalist in The Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards.
   Today Geralyn Vivian Ruane Corcillo lives in Los Angeles where she watches every New York Giants game at a local sports bar. For the rest of the year, she indulges in British mystery TV shows, but she watches those at home. She lives with with her incredibly patient husband Ron, a guy who’s even cooler than Kip Dynamite.
   GVR loves to hear from readers! http://gvrcorcillo.com/meet-me

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3. Anvil of God, Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles by J. Boyce Gleason

   About Anvil of God, Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles by J. Boyce Gleason:

   Winner – Best Historical Fiction Novel of 2014 – Independent Publisher Awards

   Finalist – Best Historical Fiction Novel – ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards

   It is 741. After subduing the pagan religions in the east, halting the march of Islam in the west, and conquering the continent for the Merovingian kings, mayor of the palace Charles the Hammer has one final ambition – the throne. Only one thing stands in his way -he is dying. Charles cobbles together a plan to divide the kingdom among his three sons, betroth his daughter to a Lombard prince to secure his southern border, and keep the Church unified behind them through his friend Bishop Boniface. Despite his best efforts, the only thing to reign after Charles’s death is chaos. His daughter has no intention of marrying anyone, let alone a Lombard prince. His two eldest sons question the rights of their younger pagan stepbrother, and the Church demands a steep price for their support. Son battles son, Christianity battles paganism, and Charles’s daughter flees his court for an enemy’s love. Based on a true story, Anvil of God is a whirlwind of love, honor, sacrifice, and betrayal that follows a bereaved family’s relentless quest for power and destiny.

   Editorial Reviews

   Publishers Weekly – Starred Review:

   Gleason’s gripping historical novel–the first volume in his Carolingian Chronicles–offers readers a vivid mix of bloody battles, intriguing characters, and plenty of pagan sex rites.

   Historical Novel Society:

   Gleason’s utterly confident novel is the first in a projected series about the 8th century Carolingian dynasty. Gleason’s grasp of (his) characters is nothing short of marvelous; Gleason’s dialogue is sharp throughout, and the book’s obviously vast research is smoothly worked into the narrative. Highly recommended

   Kirkus Reviews:

   Political intrigue straight out of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, except that Gleason’s novel is based on stories of real people, and this historical “game of thrones” is engrossing, with fast-paced, crisp prose and smart dialogue. An enticing read, sure to please lovers of historical fiction and political and religious intrigue.

   Clarion, Foreword Reviews – Four Stars:

   Sweeping Historical Epic. Anvil of God moves at a swift pace, accentuated by its engaging characters and tension-filled plot. A perfect narrative pace that sustains attention with suspense.

   Blueink Reviews – Starred Review:

   Literally unputdownable: as good as anything written by literary giants such as Ken Follett, Bernard Cornwell, Philippa Gregory, and Stephen R. Lawhead. The first installment of Gleason’s Carolingian Chronicles, this debut is a “must-read” for anyone who enjoys historical fiction.

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   Author Bio:
   With an AB in history from Dartmouth College, J. Boyce Gleason brings a strong understanding of what events shaped history. He says he writes historical-fiction to discover why. Gleason lives in Virginia with his wife Mary Margaret. They have three sons.

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4. The Mazer by C.K. Nolan

   About The Mazer by C.K. Nolan:

   A lonely island. An ancient manuscript. And a lust for power.

   Twenty years have passed since the disappearance of Silva’s father, Zossimo. When Silva visits the sanctuary in Yewlith, she becomes convinced there is more to her father’s demise than she knows. Her quest to solve the mystery of Zossimo’s fate unravels a tale of thwarted ambition, murderous betrayal – and loyal friendship – among humans and trees alike.

   Escape to the world of The Mazer – an unforgettable tale of an island, its people and trees, and the secret that binds them all together.

   If you’re one of those adults who love The Secret Garden or the Narnia series, you’ll love The Mazer! A light fantasy read, suitable also for for older kids and teens.

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   Author Bio:
   I love trees. I love books! I’m fascinated by medieval manuscripts – and I’m an avid family history researcher. I got to combine all my interests while writing The Mazer, which is my first novel. I’ve always wanted to write fantasy as my imagination usually works overtime – and didn’t I have fun with this book! I hope you enjoy it.

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5. Chasing Prophecy

   About Chasing Prophecy:

   “A stellar read for teens and adults, full of hilarious growing pains, tenderness, and a few surprises.” (Kirkus Reviews)

   Mo is a teen boy just trying to survive high school in the mountain town of Boulder Creek, Washington. Boulder Creek is an isolated and mysterious place, proud of its reputation as the “Bigfoot Sighting Capital of the World.”

   Mo falls in love with a girl named Prophecy who lives with a group that some call a commune and others call a cult. When she disappears, Mo must find the courage to face the monster that her family has become.

   This heartwarming coming of age story chronicles the adolescence of one boy who must transform himself to save the girl of his dreams.

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   The author wanted to write about teenagers transforming themselves to survive. The result is “Chasing Prophecy,” a story about love, loss, redemption, and monsters. Moser has always dreamed of writing a character like Boo Radley, which is how Bigfoot entered the picture.

   The author holds a B.A. in bookish matters and a Master’s in the same. He lives in Seattle with his wife and eight year old son.

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6. The R.O.B.I.N.

   About The R.O.B.I.N.:

   The R.O.B.I.N, acronym for remotely operated broadband intelligent network device. The R.O.B.I.N. is the most sophisticated audio and visual intelligence gathering device ever created combined with assassination capability never before known. A “nano” drone the size of a common housefly, the R.O.B.I.N is stolen by terrorist and the lot falls to Agent Chris Lee of the National Security Intelligence Services to find the terrorist and save the United States and the world.

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   Born in December of 1949, seems like an awfully long time ago and I guess 64 years is a long time. I grew up on the Mauney Mill Hill, in Kings Mountain, NC, learning to ride my bicycle and play baseball with the rest of the gang. Our family was not rich, by a long shot, but we had a wonderful life growing up. We didn’t have much, but on the same hand, we didn’t want for anything. We had family, friends, church and were happy, and in that day and time, that meant a lot. I started elementary school at West End Elementary School. I think now it is just called West Elementary. I attended Kings Mountain High School and after Graduation in 1968, returned only for a short while. I spent 5 years in Ft. Myers, Florida and returned to live in Shelby, NC. I spent the next forty years in the electrical trade, contracting, engineering and designing until Illness forced my retirement in December 2012. It was then I began to contemplate a desire I had held on to for my entire life. I had always thought of being a writer. I sat down at my computer and began to write a story I had written inside my head for the last fifty years. I had learned only a few years previously that I actually had ancestors who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. That bit of information intensified a fire that had been smouldering all these years.

   Growing up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and especially in Kings Mountain, enhanced an interest in the American Revolution that was birthed at an early age with a visit to the Kings Mountain National Military Park. Yearly family reunions at nearby Lake Crawford, in the South Carolina portion of the park, gave easy access to visits to the National Park Museum, walks along the trails, and never missing a close up view of the gravesite of Major Patrick Ferguson and an opportunity to throw another rock onto the rock pile signifying the grave and a climb to the top of the rock pile to declare, “I am King of this Mountain.” A lifelong dream of authoring a book became a reality. Living near the Kings Mountain National Park and also, a short distance from the Cowpens National Park only serves to fuel my imagination, and desire to share even more stories based on the history of the United States. My love of history has played a major role in the writing of all of my books.

   My latest book uses my imagination to spin a story which someday may become a reality. The R.O.B.I.N, is an acronym for remotely operated broadband intelligent network device. The R.O.B.I.N. is the most sophisticated audio and visual intelligence gathering device ever created combined with assassination capability never before known. A “nano” drone the size of a common housefly, the R.O.B.I.N is stolen by terrorist and the lot falls to Agent Chris Lee of the National Security Intelligence Services to find the terrorist and save the United States and the world. The plot twists and turns to challenge the readers imagination and in some cases even challenged my imagination.

   Other Books I have authored:

   King of the Mountain A Revoluntionary War novel of the Battle of Kings Mountain.

   High Cotton Rivetting tale of a twelve year old boy kidnapped in West Africa and sold to Dutch slave traders, his strength, and determination to be free.

   A Season of Revenge Detective Mac O’Hara is challenged when the discovery of four bodies leads him on a path of murder, revenge and the occult in 1890’s St. Louis.

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7. A DIY Ginseng Habitat & Site Assessment Guide by Madison Woods

   About A DIY Ginseng Habitat & Site Assessment Guide by Madison Woods:

   Knowing Ginseng Companion Plants make finding Ginseng Habitat Easier!

   Short and straight to the point. This isn’t a book “about” American Ginseng. It’s about how to find the best place to grow or look for ginseng and ginseng companion plants with this do-it-yourself ginseng habitat assessment guide from Wild Ozark. This is a short book with specific instructions on what to look for when trying to find the best places to plant or hunt ginseng. Loaded with photos of growing areas and ginseng companion plants.

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   Author Bio:
   Madison writes books, handbooks and articles about American Ginseng, and sci-fantasy influenced by or set in the Ozarks. She blogs about her life in the Wild Ozarks. She welcomes new connections through the various social medias listed below or by email at madison(at)wildozark.com.

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8. The Ghost in the Closet

   About The Ghost in the Closet:

   Dumdie Swartz has more problems than being homeless. She sees ghosts and has developed many strange tics to avoid upsetting people. Her weird habits have caused her nothing but trouble since she was a child, including getting fired when her boss thought her trances were mini-strokes.

   Lucky enough to find a room in a private shelter for homeless women as winter sets in, Dumdie discovers her room is haunted by the ghost of the house’s former owner with problems of her own. Her will is lost, and the shelter is in jeopardy. Dumdie must overcome years of shrinking into the background and her fears in order to find the will before they are evicted.

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   Hooked by comic books at an early age, M. K. Theodoratus’ fascination with fantasy solidified when she discovered the Oz books by L. Frank Baum with his strong female characters. She has traveled through many fantasy worlds since then. When she’s not reading about other writer’s worlds, she’s creating her own. Most of her tales are set in the Far Isles where she explores the political effects of genetic drift on a mixed elf human population. She also writes about gargoyles, magic, ghosts and other magical beings.

   A sixth grade English assignment started her writing. The teacher assigned a short story. Theodoratus gave her an incomplete, 25-page Nancy Drew pastiche which turned into a full novel by the next summer. She’s been writing happily ever after ever since.

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9. Hurricane Hole

   About Hurricane Hole:

   #2 in this romantic Sailing Mystery Trilogy: Marooned in Baja, Mexico, a Chechen arms dealer is waiting for the right diver to retrieve the deadly cargo lying at the bottom of the Sea of Cortez. But when Leila Hunter Standiford, on hiatus from her TV contract admires the handsome captain aboard a beautiful vintage Alden, she doesn’t realize the boat will soon burn to the water line, or that a dead body will be found below, or that the captain has been targeted as the sacrificial diver, or that meeting the captain will forever change her life.

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   Biography for A Hurricane Hole and A Dangerous Harbor
   These books are the result of my years sailing in Mexico with my husband aboard our cutter rigged Hylas 47 sailboat. Mexico is a culture that was, and still is, struggling to gain a foothold in the 21st Century. This trilogy, starting with A Dangerous Harbor, and continuing with Hurricane Hole, is about Americans who’re here because they can’t seem to outrun the problems they so desperately try to leave behind.

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10. Breaking Free (Invitation to Eden)

    About Breaking Free (Invitation to Eden):

    Spring Break at college is supposed to be a time of fun and parties, but Alaska Rossi, AKA Janey Smith, is on lockdown thanks to her father’s mafia dealings. She wants only to party down with the rest of her classmates. At least her hot, darkly mysterious bodyguard— deep undercover as her dorm’s resident assistant—gives her something to fantasize about during her boring nights in confinement.

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    Author Bio:
    “New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. She has two teenagers who keep her busy with their never ending activities, and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. Cathryn can never find balance in her life, is always trying to find time to go to the gym, can never keep up with emails, Facebook or Twitter and tries to write page-turning books that her readers will love.
    Cathryn also writes Young Adult novels under Cat Kalen and co-writes paranormal romance as Taylor Keating.”

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