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1. Steal from the Devil by R. Curtis Venture

   About Steal from the Devil by R. Curtis Venture:

   All alone at the edge of human territory, a clandestine Imperial facility has suddenly fallen silent, and operative Elm Caden has been tasked by the Empress herself to find out why. Haunted by his past, in a series of unprecedented and increasingly unnerving episodes, Caden wants and expects a straightforward mission with a simple conclusion. What he finds is a woman whose mind is missing.

   As the evidence of a hostile incursion mounts, and the Imperial Combine begins to mobilise a massive retaliatory strike against a neighbouring power, Caden and his companions discover a web of intrigue which becomes steadily more disturbing. One thing is clear: the threat is very real, very dangerous, and it has its origins somewhere in the Deep Shadows. Out there, in the darkness between the bright arms of the galaxy, something subversive and malignant is preparing for a conflict capable of changing the face of the entire Milky Way.

   Driven by its personable characters and heart-thumping battle scenes, and eschewing the traditional clichés of science fiction, Steal from the Devil imparts a sense of believable events unfolding in a realistic universe. After all, in a galaxy with billions of stars, sometimes reality is stranger – and more terrifying – than any fiction…

   Steal from the Devil is the opening chapter of the Armada Wars series, and takes place in a brutal and unapologetically realistic universe where people are flawed and decisions have consequences. It is part one in a five-part war story.

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   Author Bio:
   R. Curtis Venture was born in the United Kingdom in 1978. A graduate of Applied Biology, he has previously worked in entertainment and hospitality, business development, and intelligence analysis. His first great passion was for science fiction, both in books and on the screen, and he spent his childhood years swooping about on a BMX making “peow peow” noises.

   He is currently employed full-time in the legal sector, and he therefore makes time to write by completely ignoring his friends, family, and social obligations, and avoiding pointless activities such as sleep.

   You can find R. Curtis Venture on both Facebook and Twitter, where he welcomes interaction with readers and encourages feedback. To see what he’s reading these days, follow him on Goodreads

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2. The Shifter’s Kiss, Book 1 by Lucky Simms

   About The Shifter’s Kiss, Book 1 by Lucky Simms:

   Episode 1 of a shifter sci-fi serial of the steamy sort, with new episodes every couple weeks.The story begins…

   Maren was sure her programming and genetic engineering skills were enough to save her tiny human outpost from extinction. But when Dowd arrives with a menagerie of trans-human shifters, her synthetic pleasure girl falls to pieces in front of her eyes. Now she’s wondering – can she survive in her place? What is the the warlord’s ultimate plan for her?

   In this dystopian future world, humans and shifters fight for dominance and survival. Maren is sure that there is some middle ground to be had, but the war is far from over. There are no monsters, she thinks – only things we do not yet understand.

   PLEASE NOTE: This is a work of erotic, romantic science fiction and contains explicit scenes of sexuality. For mature audiences only. M/F, M/M

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   Author Bio:
   Lucky lives on (and sometimes in) the Fox River in Illinois. She has a mean ol black cat with one very long tooth. She sings in a band. She plays poker. She has four daughters… that she knows about, heh heh.

   Lucky writes cheeky, adventurous sci-fi and romance with a lot of steam, because that’s what she likes to read.

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3. Shade by Marilyn Peake

   

   About Shade by Marilyn Peake

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   BOOK SUMMARY:

   Thanks to her offbeat mother, Shade’s full name is Galactic Shade Griffin. Having a name like that while being the new girl in school is pretty much catnip for bullies. The summer before Shade’s junior year of high school, her mother breaks up with yet another boyfriend and moves them once again to a new town.

   This time, they move into a dilapidated old house where Shade has an entire attic bedroom to herself—at least until she discovers it’s haunted by the ghost of a teenaged boy named Brandon Yates. When Shade’s best friend goes missing, her life becomes even more complicated. With the help of Brandon who’s struggling with his own issues in the world beyond, Shade faces the question of whether or not she has what it takes to become a true hero.

   Although this novel deals with a number of serious issues—drug and alcohol abuse, cutting, and disturbing world events—it’s primarily a novel about a teenaged girl finding out who she really is and that she’s capable of so much more than she ever thought possible.

   SHADE is a YA Mystery novel with Paranormal elements.

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4. Skillful Death

   About Skillful Death:

   Deep in an Old World forest, an unnamed village lies hidden. Decades pass as the village waits for its special son to return. The boy challenged the lion, bested the snake, and defeated the elephant. He possessed an unearthly skill. His return will bring back balance to the village.

   High in the Tibetan mountains, a monk waits for death behind a stone wall. For this last journey, he prepared his body over the course of one-hundred days. Outside his little tomb, another man is learning the secret of immortality.

   In Seattle, an old man learns a new skill and finds unimaginable fortune.

   It’s my job to document these lives, keep my boss safe, and find that unnamed village. At one of these tasks, I will fail.

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   Author Bio:
   Ike Hamill writes fast-paced horror novels with strong, relatable characters. Since 2011 his books have gained a steady following amongst readers who enjoy his blend of sci-fi, paranormal, occult, and suspense. His first series, “The Hunting Tree,” became popular enough for Ike to leave his day job and focus entirely on writing. Since that series, Ike’s popularity has grown, with “Extinct” becoming his most-read book to date. In some of his books, Ike takes on the entire world. With his recent book, “Migrators,” Ike presents a story that focuses on a small family. In either setting, Ike draws compelling characters whom readers are sad to leave behind when the book is finished.

   Reviewers compare Ike to Dean Koontz and Stephen King–two of his favorite authors. His narrative often jumps between interwoven stories, presenting readers with a fresh perspective and keeping them guessing until the last chapter. Join Ike’s mailing list at www.ikehamill.com and he’ll send you a free copy of his next book. Most of Ike’s readers are repeat customers. Pick up one of his books to learn why.

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5. Never Work Again

   About Never Work Again:

   Never Work Again shows you how you can build a successful and profitable business without the long hours and high stress that most entrepreneurs suffer from.

   Never Work Again shows you how you can easily start your own no-money down virtual business – a business that will make you money online and allow you to quickly achieve financial freedom and time freedom.

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   Author Bio:
   Erlend Bakke is a Norwegian entrepreneur, speaker, and author born in 1981 in London, UK. He is the current CEO and founder of Mr. Outsource, YouSpin, and 3sixtyfactory. He manages 20 employees in 2 countries and lives between San Francisco, London, Oslo, and Davao City in the Philippines.

   As a member of the young breed of forward-thinking businessmen he advocates the idea of leading a freedom lifestyle while building cashflow through business. Erlend trains entrepreneurs in how to start, run, and own freedom businesses through his seminar The Freedom Bootcamp (www.thefreedombootcamp.com), his membership website www.worklessearnmore.tv, and his weekly podcast Invincible Entrepreneur (www.invincibleentrepreneur.tv). In 2013 he first published the book Never Work Again, which is focused on applying freedom to your life as well as your business by cutting the crap and getting real about your true needs and desires.

   You can email Erlend at: erlend@mroutsource.com

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6. Shade

   About Shade:

   Thanks to her offbeat mother, Shade’s full name is Galactic Shade Griffin. Having a name like that while being the new girl in school is pretty much catnip for bullies. The summer before Shade’s junior year of high school, her mother breaks up with yet another boyfriend and moves them once again to a new town.

   This time, they move into a dilapidated old house where Shade has an entire attic bedroom to herself—at least until she discovers it’s haunted by the ghost of a teenaged boy named Brandon Yates. When Shade’s best friend goes missing, her life becomes even more complicated. With the help of Brandon who’s struggling with his own issues in the world beyond, Shade faces the question of whether or not she has what it takes to become a true hero.

   Although this novel deals with a number of serious issues—drug and alcohol abuse, cutting, and disturbing world events—it’s primarily a novel about a teenaged girl finding out who she really is and that she’s capable of so much more than she ever thought possible.

   SHADE is a YA Mystery novel with Paranormal elements.

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   Author Bio:
   Marilyn Peake is the author of both novels and short stories. Her publications have received excellent reviews. Marilyn’s one of the contributing authors in BOOK: THE SEQUEL, published by The Perseus Books Group, with one of her entries included in serialization at THE DAILY BEAST. In addition, Marilyn has served as Editor of a number of anthologies. Her short stories have been published in seven anthologies and on the literary blog, GLASS CASES. AWARDS: Silver Award, two Honorable Mentions and eight Finalist placements in the ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards, two Winner and two Finalist placements in the EPPIE Awards, and Winner of the Dream Realm Awards.

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7. Planet Urth (Book 1)

   About Planet Urth (Book 1):

   The world has changed. It’s dangerous, deadly. Inhuman creatures rule the planet. Animals have mutated. The land is hostile. But it’s all I’ve ever known. Hunger. Fear. Panic. Those emotions are my reality. They are my every day. I am Avery, and I am seventeen. My father died a year ago. Since then I’ve been responsible for my eight-year-old sister, June.

   I worry we are the only humans left.

   Humans have been hunted for centuries, to the brink of extinction. I must fight each day to protect my sister. It is the reason I wake, the reason I breathe. But how long can I go on fighting? How long will it be before they find us?

   More than two hundred years into the future, human beings are an endangered species. The planet has been battered by war, its inhabitants plagued by disease and death. Few humans survived and remained unaffected. Most changed dramatically and evolved into something else entirely. Irrevocable alterations caused by chemical warfare have created a new species. North America is in ruins and has been overtaken. Humanity has fallen at the hands of mutants known as Urthmen.

   Seventeen year-old Avery is alive and unchanged. But she has not been immune to the harshness of the new world. She has lived on the run for much of her life, in terror.

   After losing her father, Avery is the sole guardian of her eight-year-old sister, June. Avery is now charged with June’s safety as well as her own, a nearly impossible task.

   Forced to hide deep in the forest and away from the cities overrun by Urthmen, Avery and her sister are constantly hunted. Danger awaits them at every turn. They fear they are the only human beings left, that they are the last of their kind.

   But are they truly alone?

   Find out in this raw and riveting first installment of the Planet Urth series.

   Read what others are saying about this free young adult post-apocalyptic thriller:

   ”Planet Urth pulled me in from the very beginning… Engrossing from start to finish, I can’t wait to read the 2nd book.” ~Amazon Reviewer

   “I recommend this to everyone who likes post-apocalyptic books and a good humor/romance I love all the characters and I’m GOING to read the next book!” ~Amazon Reviewer

   “I can’t wait for the next book in this series!! There are so many Post-Apocalyptic books out there. This one surpasses the rest!!” ~Amazon Reviewer

   If you enjoy free teen fiction and post-apocalyptic adventures, this is the book for you!

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   Author Bio:
   Jennifer and Christopher Martucci hoped that their life plan had changed radically in early 2010. To date, the jury is still out. But late one night, in January of 2010, the stay-at-home mom of three girls under the age of six had just picked up the last doll from the playroom floor and placed it in a bin when her husband startled her by declaring, “We should write a book, together!” Wearied from a day of shuttling the children to and from school, preschool and Daisy Scouts, laundry, cooking and cleaning, Jennifer simply stared blankly at her husband. After all, the idea of writing a book had been an individual dream each of them had possessed for much of their young adult lives. Both had written separately in their teens and early twenties, but without much success. They would write a dozen chapters here and there only to find that either the plot would fall apart, or characters would lose their zest, or the story would just fall flat. Christopher had always preferred penning science-fiction stories filled with monsters and diabolical villains, while Jennifer had favored venting personal experiences or writing about romance. Inevitably though, frustration and day-to-day life had placed writing on the back burner and for several years, each had pursued alternate (paying) careers. But the dream had never died. And Christopher suggested that their dream ought to be removed from the back burner for further examination. When he proposed that they author a book together on that cold January night, Jennifer was hesitant to reject the idea outright. His proposal sparked a discussion, and the discussion lasted deep into the night. By morning, the idea for the Dark Creations series was born.

   The Dark Creations series, as well as the Arianna Rose series and the Planet Urth series, are works that were written while Jennifer and Christopher continued about with their daily activities and raised their young children. They changed diapers, potty trained and went to story time at the local library between chapter outlines and served as room parents while fleshing out each section. Life simply continued.

   As the storyline continues to evolve, so too does the Martucci collaboration. Lunches are still packed, noses are still wiped and time remains a rare and precious commodity in their household, but it is the sound of happy chaos that is the true background music of their writing. They hope that all enjoy reading their work as much as they enjoyed writing it.

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8. Twenty Wedding Presents by Nathan Bamford

   About Twenty Wedding Presents by Nathan Bamford:

   Twenty Wedding Presents – a romantic comedy with a high concept twist.

   When Edgar meets the beautiful Verity at a mysterious castle wedding venue, he thinks the search for his soulmate is over.

   But when he returns for a wedding a few days later, he is horrified to discover that Verity has no memory of him. Not even a vague recollection.

   He’s been told he’s quite a forgettable person, but this is ridiculous. Does Verity have the memory capacity of a goldfish? Or could it have something to do with the strange occurrences at the castle?

   Over the course of twenty weddings, Edgar must get to the bottom of the mystery or he will lose his dream girl forever.

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   Author Bio:
   Nathan Bamford writes fast-paced, high concept, and highly accessible romantic comedies. His first novel, Straylord, was a #21 Best Seller in Romantic Comedy on Amazon.

   He has written an award-winning television film, Never Mind, starring Lennie James (The Walking Dead) and Norman Lovett (Red Dwarf). He lives in Suffolk, United Kingdom with his wife and two children.

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9. A Date with Fate (The Adventures of Anabel Axelrod) by Tracy Ellen

   About A Date with Fate (The Adventures of Anabel Axelrod) by Tracy Ellen:

   Offering a FREE eBook of “A Date with Fate”, Volume I in “The Adventures of Anabel Axelrod”–

   Hold on to your seat! This is not your traditional romance wrapped up prettily in a nice box and tied with a HEA pink bow! A Date with Fate is the roller coaster ride of a debut novel by Tracy Ellen, and the first volume in The Adventures of Anabel Axelrod ongoing series. Experience action, sex, wit, romance, mystery, mayhem, friends, family, flashbacks, fantasies, much laughter, and an “OMG!” cliffhanger–all in one wild weekend!
   Welcome to the life of Anabel Axelrod—

   Anabel owns a bookstore in the college town of Northfield, Mn.

   She is smart, sassy, and sexy.

   Luke Drake is new in town.

   He is bad, built, and brainy.

   Eyes clash, sparks fly, and worlds collide when these two meet!

   Falling in love is the very last thing Anabel wants, but Luke definitely has ideas of his own. Luke Drake is not all Anabel has to worry about because the blonde bookseller is a magnet for trouble and she is about to experience the craziest few days of her life!

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   Meet Tracy Ellen…

   I was born in Indiana to middle-class parents, the third out of five hellions. I’ve lived in the Midwest my whole life–in a small town, on a farm, and in the big city. Currently, I live in the suburbs of St Paul, Minnesota with my husband and family. Growing up, I often used my supernatural powers to force my family members to listen to me talk and tell stories. When that tough crowd laughed of their own free will, I knew the world would someday, somehow be my stage. I Love writing! I love connecting with readers, too. Comments, posts, emails, and reviews are always welcome.. Follow my blog, Twitter, and Face Book to be aware of events and giveaways, or new books I’m self-publishing. Thank you!

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10. War of the Black Tower: An Epic Fantasy: Part One

    About War of the Black Tower: An Epic Fantasy: Part One:

    When a dark power rises, only a doomed prince can stand against it. For centuries the free kingdoms of the Crescent have lived in fear of the Dark One launching his final war, the war to sweep away all bastions of the light.

    That time is now. And the one person that can stand against the growing shadow, Baleron, is the Chosen One of the Enemy himself.

    What will it take for Baleron to throw off his dark destiny and cast the Enemy down? Join Baleron on a pulse-pounding thrill ride through a world at war as he attempts to find out. Everything hangs in the balance.

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    Author Bio:
    Amazon bestselling author Jack Conner is from Austin, Texas, a city of sunshine, live music and great Mexican food. He’s been reading and writing all his life, always gravitating toward the fantastic. Inspired by the great fantasy writers, from Howard to Tolkien to Martin, he writes stories of constant tension, unrestrained longing, looming darkness and danger. He currently lives in Corvallis, Oregon.

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