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1. The Color of Love by Julianne MacLean

   About The Color of Love by Julianne MacLean:

   Carla Matthews is a single mother struggling to make ends meet and give her daughter Kaleigh a decent upbringing. When Kaleigh’s absent father Seth—a famous alpine climber who never wanted to be tied down—begs for a second chance at fatherhood, Carla is hesitant because she doesn’t want to pin her hopes on a man who is always seeking another mountain to scale. A man who was never willing to stay put in one place and raise a family. But when Seth’s plane goes missing after a crash landing in the harsh Canadian wilderness, Carla must wait for news… Is he dead or alive? Will the wreckage ever be found?

   One year later, after having given up all hope, Carla receives a phone call that shocks her to her core. A man has been found, half-dead, floating on an iceberg in the North Atlantic, uttering her name. Is this Seth? And is it possible that he will come home to her and Kaleigh at last, and be the man she always dreamed he would be?

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   Author Bio:
   USA Today Bestselling author, Julianne MacLean came to the romance genre after completing a degree in English literature from the University of King’s College in Nova Scotia. She fell in love with some of the classic romances – Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice – and after a brief stint as a federal government auditor, decided to try her hand at becoming a modern day romance writer.

   She is a three time Rita Finalist and winner of numerous awards, including the Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers Choice Award, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, and the Greater Detroit Romance Writers Booksellers’ Best Award, and has sold over 1.2 million books in North America alone.

   She is a devoted wife and mother, and loves to travel. She has lived in New Zealand and Ottawa, and is now settled happily in Nova Scotia, while working on her latest historical romance.

   Please visit her website for more information and be sure to sign up for her mailing list to stay informed about new releases, and to be included in her monthly giveaway of an autographed book. http://www.juliannemaclean.com

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2. Pirate–Book One–The O’Malleys

   About Pirate–Book One–The O’Malleys:

   The word ‘amity’ means ‘peace and harmony-especially between nations.’

   Not bloody likely.

   Amity O’Malley is anything but peaceful or harmonious. Descended from a famous female pirate, and containing Irish Fae blood, she is not only a good pirate, but the best there is. You don’t want to cross her; her weapons and strength are unmatched by any on the North Atlantic, and the Achrann is the most powerful ship sailing the seven seas. She’s got (too much) whiskey, a sharp tongue, and plenty of power. She is almost invincible.

   Then her twin brother Trevor decides to show up again and ruin everything.

   The sibling rivalry is enough to make their poor mum turn over in her grave, but a tragedy forces them to stop fighting to get rid of a common enemy—before they lose everything, including each other.

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   The first thing I tell people is that I read the dictionary when I was five years old. That’s usually enough to surmise who really wants to talk to me. Smart people immediately ask for definitions of obscure words, most people just say “wow, that’s really weird.”

   Yes, it is really weird.

   I read the phonebook too.

   I started writing when I was about six, once I figured out that I could string words together that people would read. I won a book competition in sixth grade, but as my memory is no longer reliable I can’t tell you what it was.

   I can tell you, it took me 36 years to write another book. I finished it after six years of writing it; I published it, and I hate it. It’s boring. So thus was born the ‘Pirate’ series. Books I wrote for myself just for fun, and decided to share them with others (a long agonizing decision, I assure you). I am an impatient person by nature, I don’t have time to wait for an agent to think my book is good enough to publish, and I’m not egotistical enough to think it will be a best seller (although one always hopes), so I published it myself. So far so good. People seem to enjoy it, and I’m currently writing book three (Book Two will be released in October).

   So slainte, enjoy the Irish hothead!

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3. Wandering

   About Wandering:

   Just because you’re having a midlife crisis doesn’t mean you have to shut down.

   When Melissa Burovac faced 40, she chose to do it with a new backpack and a slush fund for margaritas. It didn’t matter that she couldn’t plan to save her life, or that she was only buying a ticket for herself. Somehow, she’d survived life on this planet for 40 years; she could certainly travel the world for nine months. And she did.

   Wandering tallies her hilarious as well as poignant experiences as she travels from Mexico through Central America, sneaks into Cuba, and journeys from Australia to Cambodia and Thailand. Read about her misadventures with crocodiles and the times she encounters erupting volcanoes…and two hurricanes…and a wildfire.

   Burovac’s stories will make you laugh while reminding you that life is an adventure—and sometimes you just need to pack a bag and get lost.

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   Melissa Burovac is a wanderer at heart. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she started college at the University of Alabama on a swimming scholarship, transferred to the University of Northern Colorado, and finally graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture. She now lives in Kauai, Hawaii, where she’s worked as a bookkeeper for several years while she tries to find her dream job.

   An avid outdoorswoman, Burovac enjoys outrigger paddling—both one-man and six-man—running, surfing, and scuba diving, as well as yoga. She is always up for adventure and loves doing things that scare her a little.

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4. Operation Wolfe Cub

   About Operation Wolfe Cub:

   PLEASE BE ADVISED: This Book 1 of The Time To Tell series continues into Book 2 and is a controversial work of historical fiction involving domestic and worldly problems. * * * * Nationally recognized ForeWord Clarion Reviews ranks Operation Wolfe Cub with 4 out of 5 stars. The Time To Tell begins in 1944. A plan is hatched inside of Germany in the pursuit of peace for a thousand years. A young baby boy is whisked away in the night, identifiable only by the anklet he wears on his leg and the markings he bears on his head. In the dead of night in a most unusual storm he is put on a vessel headed for the safety of America. And with him is carried the fate of mankind. Eddie Coolidge is a disabled American veteran who is unable to provide his wife Chantain with children…until the day he finds a mysterious baby washed ashore from a shipwreck near his home. Hoping against hope that this is the child he has always wished for, he takes the baby boy home to his wife. While at first elated, they soon begin to discover clues about the child’s origin as they watch in awe as he begins to demonstrate uncanny abilities… A thought-provoking work of historical science fiction, H. C. Wells’s debut of his The Time To Tell series is a fascinating look at America’s history and the possible, hidden truths behind it. A taut, well-paced thriller full of intrigue and almost unbearable suspense, Wells captures your attention from the novel’s opening action sequence and never relents, always staying two steps ahead with intricate plotting marked by sharp turns and surprising twists. A razor sharp ear for time and place lend authenticity, and the marvel of weaving a fictional tale infused by magical realism within true events is nothing short of astonishing. Full of gusto and quiet unease, Operation Wolfe Cub will have you questioning your beliefs and rethinking the meaningful moments of the past seventy years. Visit the author’s website: http://www.hcwells.com Book 2 of “The Time To Tell” Series is available. Please look under the authors name or the title “Wolfe Odyssey”.

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   Author Bio:
   H. C. Wells earned his bachelor’s in business, despite a strong belief in the art of self-teaching, desire and perseverance. Ever since childhood, his passion has lain in art, which inspired his crossover into literature in 1995. He soon began his “The Time To Tell” series, the first of which is “Operation Wolfe Club.” Wells currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and rescue dog, Buddy.

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5. Ruby Silver by Randall Reneau

   

   About Ruby Silver by Randall Reneau

   Geologist Trace Brandon and his partner Will Coffee are just back from Liberia, West Africa. Cashed-up and looking for a new venture, they once again team up with Cyrus “The Virus” McSweeny. This time the quarry is the silver-rich ore of the old Ruby Mining District. And this time they’ll not only have the Pantelli crime family to deal with, but also lumberman Autry Ollinger—three hundred pounds of obnoxiousness whose preferred method of negotiation is a right hook. When the Pantellis unleash a bizarre extortion plot to seize control of Ruby Mining Company, Cyrus is forced to bring former clandestine operative Marion Thistlewaite out of retirement. Marion’s unique expertise may give them the edge they need to hold on to their company . . . and their lives.

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6. Rocky Mountain Heat

   About Rocky Mountain Heat:

   He’s the one who taught her to ride. Now all he wants is to ride her.

   Blake Coleman is old enough to know that acting on impulse causes nothing but a heap of trouble. But when trouble’s a western-hat-wearing blonde with slim legs that go on forever, what’s a man to do? Wanting the sweet girl next door is just wrong. The responsible thing to do is keep his hands off.

   Jaxi has other plans for Blake’s hands, and his heart. She may have once considered him a big brother, but that was a long time ago. She’s all grown up now and ready to convince him that she’s perfect for him. Except he can’t seem to see past the big “don’t touch” sign that’s apparently still hanging around her neck.

   When Jaxi ends up living right under Blake’s nose, the undeniable heat between them slides off simmer and leaps up to barn-burning levels. However, a few of the younger six-pack Colemans have decided Jaxi’s brand of trouble is worth risking a few busted bones.

   That is, if Blake’s finally ready to let go the reins and fight for what he wants…

   Warning: Sexy cowboys seducing and being seduced in trucks, pool halls and barns. Droolworthy country charm, a little double-teaming, a few secrets and a whole lot of brothers to look forward to. Anyone wanna go for a ride?

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   Author Bio:
   Vivian Arend in one word: Adventurous. In a sentence: Willing to try just about anything once. That wide-eyed attitude has taken her around North America, through parts of Europe, and into Central and South America, often with no running water.

   Her optimistic outlook also meant that when challenged to write a book, she gave it a shot, and discovered creating worlds to play in was nearly as addictive as traveling the real one. Now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of both contemporary and paranormal stories, Vivian continues to explore, write and otherwise keep herself well entertained.

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7. Somewhere Between Black and White

   About Somewhere Between Black and White:

   When it comes to life’s problems, Sophie sees in black and white. That is, when they’re someone else’s problems. So when it comes to her sister, Sophie is sure she has all the answers, and offers them without hesitation. If only her sister would listen.

   Then, through a series of chance encounters, she meets Sam, who is witty, kind, and downright unflappable. Sophie has the overwhelming sense that she’s known him before, and as a relationship builds between them, odd visions invade her mind. Though she tries to dismiss them, their persistence will not allow it.

   As someone who is quick to judge others, she is intrigued by Sam’s ability to accept people as they are. She begins to see him as a role model, but try as she may, his accepting nature is difficult to emulate.

   Will Sophie ever be able to put her hasty judgments aside and realize not every problem has a simple solution?

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   Author Bio:
   Living in Las Vegas since she was two, Shelly has witnessed many changes in the city over the years. She graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Art in 1990, and in her early twenties worked as an illustrator for a contractor for the Nevada Test Site. In the mid-90s, she returned to school to earn her Masters degree in Elementary Education. She now teaches computer literacy and media technology at a middle school in Las Vegas. She loves to write about people, examining their flaws, their humor, spirituality, and personal growth. She lives with her husband, two children, and their dog, Frankie.

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8. The Lady’s Ghost by Colleen Ladd

   About The Lady’s Ghost by Colleen Ladd:

   First Portia’s late unlamented husband left her penniless, then his nip-farthing brother dumped her at Ashburne Hall to decay. If mice in the walls and holes in the roof aren’t bad enough, someone wants her to believe the place is haunted. But Portia doesn’t scare that easily, even if catching sight of the brooding ghost leaves her strangely breathless.

   When he was accused of murdering his fiancée a decade ago, Giles Ashburne fled the country to his supposed death. Now he’s returned to the Hall to uncover the evidence that will exonerate him, only to find himself playing a ghost in his own home. Nothing he does drives Portia away, and worse, the stubborn chit is starting to grow on him.

   The more Portia learns about Giles Ashburne, the more certain she becomes that her ghost is not only innocent, but far from dead. When she sets out to prove it, she puts herself on a crash course with not only Giles, but the real killer. If Giles and Portia don’t learn to stop striking sparks off each other and work together, there will soon be two ghosts at Ashburne Hall.

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   Colleen Ladd lives in the mountains of northern Colorado with her family, including three goofball dogs and two lunatic cats. When she’s not writing, she is a volunteer firefighter and medical first responder. She’d never make it as a Regency lady at a fancy ball, but would certainly enjoy looking on from the sidelines.

   You can reach Colleen through her website at: www.colleenladd.com

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9. Free Tools for Writers, Bloggers and Solopreneurs by Karen Banes

   About Free Tools for Writers, Bloggers and Solopreneurs by Karen Banes:

   Are you running a freelance writing business, blog, website or other online business on a shoestring budget? Or perhaps you’re a blogger or author trying to promote your blog or book without investing a fortune in a marketing campaign.

   This short, high-value ebook will point you in the direction of free apps, software and online tools to help with productivity, organization, social media management, content creation, and much more.

   By the time you finish this book you’ll be able to do everything from checking your grammar, to creating an infographic, to driving free traffic to your blog or website, all using free tools, sites and downloads.

   The book contains links to all resources mentioned. A handy little reference guide you’ll keep on your Kindle or other device to refer back to again and again.

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   Author Bio:
   Karen Banes is a freelance writer specializing in travel, lifestyle, parenting and family issues, and alternative education. She writes articles, website copy, ebooks and the occasional award winning short story. Her freelance writing has appeared in a range of publications both online and off, including Life Info Magazine, Transitions Abroad, Brave New Traveler, Natural Parenting Group, and Copia Magazine.

   Karen provides copy editing and proofreading services, as well as freelance writing services, at her website KarenBanes.com. This is also where she runs her book blog, regularly posting author interviews and book reviews.

   Karen has degrees in Public Relations and Child & Family Studies, has studied creative writing with The Writers Bureau, fiction writing with Quality Women’s Fiction, and writing for children with The Academy of Children’s Writers. She’s also trained in copy editing and proofreading with Chapterhouse Publishing, UK.

   Connect with Karen at her website KarenBanes.com or follow her on Twitter (@KarenBanes) where she regularly tweets about books, writing, and publishing.

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10. The Warrior

    About The Warrior:

    Some acts are too extreme to ignore…and some opponents are too big to outrun.

    Zeb Carter is no ordinary person. He doesn’t do romance, avoids friendships, keeps his past a secret…and when asked about his work, says he’s a security consultant.

    But when the ex-Special Forces operative who thought he’d seen it all before, witnesses barbaric acts in the Congo, he can’t simply walk away. Plagued by the scale of the unspeakable crimes and its victims, Zeb breaks the rules – both his own and those whom he works for – by seeking his own brand of justice.

    With a maverick intelligence analyst, Broker, along for the ride, Zeb finds himself up against an adversary who may be more than a match for his skills.

    “The Warrior”, the first in the Warriors series, follows Zeb’s compulsive journey from the Congo to New York, into a world where he alone is interested in justice. Everyone else wants the affair buried…and Zeb along with it.

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    Author Bio:
    Ty has lived on a couple of continents and has been a trench digger, loose tea vendor, leather goods salesman, marine lubricants salesman, diesel engine mechanic and is now an action thriller author.

    Readers of his debut thriller, The Warrior, have compared it to the works of thriller greats like Lee Child, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, Brad Thor, Robert Crais,and Harlan Coben.

    Ty lives with his wife and son, who humor his ridiculous belief that he’s in charge. In his spare time, he plays tennis and badminton, badly.

    Ty is currently working on the second book in the Warrior series, titled The Reluctant Warrior.

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11. Cephrael’s Hand by Melissa McPhail

    

    About Cephrael’s Hand by Melissa McPhail

    “All things are formed of patterns…” And within the pattern of the realm of Alorin, three strands must cross:

    In Alorin…three hundred years after the genocidal Adept Wars, the realm is dying, and the blessed Adept race dies with it. One man holds the secret to reverting this decline: Bjorn van Gelderan, a dangerous and enigmatic man whose shocking betrayal three centuries past earned him a traitor’s brand. It is the Adept Vestal Raine D’Lacourte’s mission to learn what Bjorn knows in the hope of salvaging his race. But first he’ll have to find him…

    In the kingdom of Dannym…the young Prince Ean val Lorian faces a tenuous future as the last living heir to the coveted Eagle Throne. When his blood-brother is slain during a failed assassination, Ean embarks on a desperate hunt for the man responsible. Yet his advisors have their own agendas, and his quest for vengeance leads him ever deeper into a sinuous plot masterminded by a mysterious and powerful man, the one they call First Lord…

    In the Nadori desert…tormented by the missing pieces of his life, a soldier named Trell heads off to uncover the truth of his shadowed past. But when disaster places him in the debt of Wildlings sworn to the First Lord, Trell begins to suspect a deadlier, darker secret motivating them.

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12. 10 Seconds from Glory

    About 10 Seconds from Glory:

    From the time she was born, Lilly was immersed with the aspects of life identified by the fruits of the spirit. She learns patience fishing with her brother and father, love with her family and friends, and joy in the little moments of her life. But when her mother is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, she learns the true meaning of longsuffering as she waits patiently for the day when she can see her mother again in heaven. Throughout her life and well into her old age she encounters all nine fruits of the spirit in her selfless acts of friendship and family. She responds to each situation of lifeâs test and challenges with an emotional fruit. In the end she encounters the Holy Spirit which confirms her spiritual walk. As she responds to each test life throws at her, she is able to counter each challenge with emotional fruit and ultimately encounter the Holy Spirit and validate her spiritual walk. Join Lilly and author Crystal N. Flanagan on an inspirational journey of love, family, perseverance, and a discovery of what is possible when you are Ten Seconds from Glory.

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    Author Bio:
    Born in rural North East Texas, Crystal was raised as an only child by her single-parent mother in the small town of Commerce, Texas. After graduating from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and writing, she moved to Dallas, Texas where she began her professional career within the insurance industry. Crystal resides in Dallas, Texas and is now a Business Analyst for a large real estate investor.

    10 Seconds from Glory the book was conceived through the spiritual insight and obedience instructed by Christ and published when Crystal was twenty-seven years old. Although a gifted writer, Crystal has also mentored with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters-Lone Star and Junior Achievement Dallas, supporting children education and financial literacy.

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