Here is Today's List of Ebooks from AwesomeGang

Published: Fri, 11/10/17

 

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Here is your list of books that are featured on Awesomegang.com. These books might be free or discounted for only a limited time so make sure you download them as soon as you can. I am sorry if some are not free by the time you open the newsletter. 
 
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The Elvish Prophecy 

About The Elvish Prophecy

Sword & Sorcery Epic Fantasy Set in ancient Turkey and Syria (18+).
The final destruction of the Elves has been foretold and now the time is all but upon them. Only through an ancient prophecy can they be saved, but it will require every bit of love, sacrifice and courage that a group of extraordinary people have to give. An elf princess, an eleven year old Gypsy orphan girl, and a mercenary tribesman are the first to be called.
They must unite in a desperate search through ancient Anatole for the key to the survival of the Elves, but first they have to stay alive!

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Author Bio:
Neil is the author of the award winning Sword and Sorcery Epic Fantasy series the Paladin Chronicles. He has been a day dreamer all his life, writing unpublished stories from the age of nine.He has retired from a medical career to write and play a little bad golf. When his wife, dog and family allow him, he loves staring out the window and disappearing into a world of swords, warriors, warrior women and elves or bashing away at his computer. A love of ancient history and civilizations has resulted in his fantasy series being set in exotic locations in ancient times.
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Your Memory Fragments: How to Become the Person Who You Want to Be by Alistair Lee 

About Your Memory Fragments: How to Become the Person Who You Want to Be by Alistair Lee

How To Be the Person Who You Want to Be

I believe that you should able to become who you imagine to be. It is POSSIBLE.
If you want your life to drastically change, I can show you show! Learn how to:

Gain clarity of who you are

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Boost your imagination and memory

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Rесаll Little Things Аnd Соunt Yоur Blessings

Most of us hаvе a tеndеnсу to rеmеmbеr the big thingѕ аnd аll thаt iѕ gоing wrong. That iѕ natural bесаuѕе these аrе the thingѕ wе wаnt tо correct аnd gеt dоnе. Keeping a jоurnаl iѕ аn еxсеllеnt wау tо rесаll minоr lessons аnd littlе things thаt mаdе you ѕmilе during thе day but that you promptly fоrgоt. Counting your blеѕѕingѕ can еvоkе gratitude, which can bе lifе сhаnging.

Hеаr Yоur Innеr Vоiсе

Most of us аrе often оnlinе, оr juѕt рlаin busy; we vеrу rarely gеt time to ѕit dоwn in ѕilеnсе аnd juѕt think or liѕtеn for thе аdviсе or аnѕwеrѕ thаt are within us. Writing freely fоr a fеw minutеѕ саn reveal thоѕе answers and that innаtе intuition.

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Author Bio:
With sixteen years of experience with writing, I can guarantee that this book will change your life. I wanted to write this because whenever I was struggling, I wished someone would have gave me a book like this. I wanted to help other people with similar experience to mine. Also to give back to my community who supported me, I would like to give my book away for free from November 9th to 13th.

 



Hopelessly Shattered by: Bink Cummings 

About Hopelessly Shattered by: Bink Cummings

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How Far Would you Travel to Mend your Shattered Heart?
When you’re born you never know what life will throw at you. You just make the best of it no matter what happens. That’s pretty much been my go-to since infancy. Then the charming, bald headed, blue eyed, Brent came along and I thought all the suck in life had been flushed down the drain. Ha! That’s when my true journey began—motherhood.
This is my story, on how I took life by the go-nads when I decided I needed closure from my past—my father’s sudden death in particular. But what happens next wasn’t anything I expected… It’s hopeless… shattering….exciting … scary…joyful…priceless… and I owe it all to one man… Bear, a chapter president of the Sacred Sinners Motorcycle Club.

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Author Bink Cummings was born and raised part of a biker family. Upon the incessant coercion from her sacred sisters, she has begun her newest journey in life–writing. When she’s not shacked up in her home writing at all hours of the night, Bink enjoys riding motorcycles, taking care of her family, reading, and cooking huge meals–Especially her infamous chocolate chip cookies.

 



Answering Your Questions on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit 

About Answering Your Questions on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The Pentecostal church has lost sight of the very thing that makes it a unique part of the Body of Christ: the Day of Pentecost. This booklet provides answers for the layman who may be wondering about this supernatural phenomena and how it relates to Christian living in the 21st century.
Every believer can benefit from the insight into God’s unlimited power at work today found in these pages.

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Author Bio:
Pastor, Authors, Missionaries, Chaplaincy Instructor, Disciple-Makers
~30+ years in ministry adds up to ~ Equipping the Saints for the work of the ministry!

 



The Color Of Fear 

About The Color Of Fear

Murder. Unexplained events. Mysterious symbols. One woman risks her life and challenges her belief in good and evil to uncover the truth…

A spree of unexplained serial killings rocks the quiet, God-fearing town of Eastwood, shattering nearly 350 years of peace and harmony since the witch trials in neighboring Salem. Rachel, a successful interior decorator, finds her own past is inexplicably entwined with the happenings.
Rachel’s focus on growing her clientele leads to redecorating the family homes of some of the oldest, wealthiest and most powerful women in Eastwood. With no family of her own, Rachel welcomes becoming a trusted confidant and is taken into their social circle. She learns that her own past is tied not only to this society of women but also to the town itself, and that history is darker and more sinister the deeper she dives.

As she tries to learn all she can from her new friends, she finds herself in a race against time as the genteel women are being targeted and murdered before they can divulge their secrets. Each new murder leads Rachel further into their murky past to try to unearth the truth behind one cryptic symbol, and what it means to the future of the town.

Pitted against the killer, will Rachel succeed in unlocking the mysteries of supernatural phenomena, save her new friends and prevent a rebirth of Wiccan hysteria?

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Author Bio:
WENDY WANNER writes supernatural crime fiction novels based on folklore, cultural idiosyncrasies and that little touch of the occult. With a BA in Cultural Anthropology from U.C.L.A, Wendy’s interest in cultures and religions drives her to travel the world and soak up different beliefs and traditions which surface in her novels.

Beyond being a passionate reader and traveler, Wendy is an avid dancer, yogi, and SCUBA diver and surfs and paddle boards every chance she gets. An Arizona desert girl at heart, Wendy is the mother of two boys and now lives in Dubai with her Scottish husband.



Gaia’s Majesty-Mission Called: Women in Power by Roger B. Burt 

About Gaia’s Majesty-Mission Called: Women in Power by Roger B. Burt

Fantasies, dreams and reality swirl together in this time when humankind and our beautiful blue planet face terrible social and environmental crises. And just at this moment we see a significant movement to empower women. We are already seeing the benefits for families, communities and even nations. For this author it was a siren call to build a story where women were central to preserving the future.

And so the Gaia’s Majesty Trilogy was born to explore the possibilities. What if our Earth Mother Gaia had reserved a very special population of women whose existence was to guard the future when an inevitable time of social and environmental crisis befell us. That time has come. And this series has central characters of talented and effective women to lead us forward. And, of course, an underlying theme supports the growing empowerment of women.

Gaia’s Majesty-Mission Called: Women in Power is the first book In the Gaia’s Majesty Trilogy.

This Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

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Breathing Together: A Guide for Integral Relationships 

About Breathing Together: A Guide for Integral Relationships

Welcome to an exploration of an Integral Approach to Relationships. Integral Relationships are a reliable context for both horizontal translation and vertical transformational development and open our lives to a new potential of well-being which can include greater complexity and experience of attunement, secure attachment, awareness and attention. This potential relies on the profound influence partners have on each other to more fully understand and accept the promise of paradox inherent in two unique selves joining together in commitment to grow and evolve developmentally.

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Rich Pfeiffer is a Distinguished Diplomate of the National Anger Management Association (NAMA), an innovator in the development of Integral Psychotherapy and Relationship Therapy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Integral Psychotherapist, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist-V. His psychological / spiritual training provides the foundation for his expertise in helping people work through their core conflicts. Dr. Pfeiffer has provided psycho-educational services to individuals and couples for over twenty five years. He is the author of numerous books including the bestselling Creating Real Relationships. Dr. Pfeiffer is an internationally recognized relationship and anger management authority as well as a compelling speaker and trainer.



The Christmas Cat Tails: The Complete Trilogy by Peter Scottsdale 

About The Christmas Cat Tails: The Complete Trilogy by Peter Scottsdale

Have Yourself a Purry Little Christmas

Get Four Kindle Books For One Low Price – Just $2.99!

Print Version Also Available – Just $14.99!

From Peter Scottsdale – #1 Bestselling Amazon Cat Author – Comes the “touching” Complete Trilogy of his “The Christmas Cat” Series.

And Includes the Bonus Novelette – “Jasper: A Siamese Story.”

This Book Features:

“The Christmas Cat”
Fred finds himself alone at Christmas time again until a stray cat, cold and hungry, enters his life. Fred soon finds his life turned around by this gift of a Christmas cat. A gift he needs to end his solitary life and get back to living.

“The Christmas Cat 2”
Coming from a family of cat lovers, nine year old Chelsey dreams of getting a Tuxedo Cat for Christmas. When her world is shattered, Chelsey must find a way to rediscover the meaning in her life with the help of her Christmas cat. Will Chelsey find her way and fall in love with her furry gift?

“The Christmas Cat 3”
It’s Christmas Eve and Alan wants to die. His life is ruined and now he will let the bitter cold finish him off. On his way to death, Alan meets a Ragdoll Kitten – a gift from God for a man who needs to see the light. He has stood in darkness for too long – no job, no money, no woman, no home. Light breaks through in the form of the Ragdoll Kitten, leading him to romance and faith. In this inspirational romance, Alan and his cat must rebuild from nothing. But the evil returns, threatening to destroy him, his love and his Christmas cat. Will they survive the darkness or be led down the path of no return?

BONUS: “Jasper: A Siamese Story”
“You naughty cat.”
Here Comes the Story of a Young Siamese, an Old Lady & Plenty of Mischief.
Sharon is booked for surgery. She needs her dog-loving Grandma to care for her Siamese kitten – Jasper. Reluctantly, Grandma agrees, not expecting the friskiness that comes with the kitty. Can she deal with this rascal of a cat? And when Jasper eats the wrong thing, will he and Grandma survive this tale of love, loss and misadventure?

Take a Look Inside and Discover a Delightful Christmas Read.

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What Are You Waiting For? Arbor Day?

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Author Bio:
A cat lover from an early age, Peter Scottsdale wrote his first cat tale, “The Cat and the Dog,” in a grade three creative writing exercise – the story of a cat and a dog lost in the woods, and the police shooting the dog for some reason. Peter drew inspiration for the story from Disney’s “The Incredible Journey.”

Inspired by such books as Hardy Boys Mysteries, Marvel Comics and Mythology by Edith Hamilton, Scottsdale wrote several published short stories with his grade nine English teacher.

Then life happened. Scottsdale stopped writing, only scribbling bits of story every so often. A family came along which turned into single parenthood. He raised his kids and wrote here-and-there.

Throughout his life, cats have been a welcome and influencing presence. From Tia (a Siamese) to Booties (a Tabby with White) to Rusty (an orange boy with little ears) to Sam the Siamese, Peter has loved all his felines (and still does). He’s loved all his cats so much so he started to write about them. They have inspired and delighted him to create cat stories and to find feline facts for his books.

Cat lover turned author, Peter Scottsdale published his first book, “365 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Cat” in 2012. He followed that with “How Do Cats Do That?” and “The Wonder of Cats.”

An English Major, Scottsdale graduated from Medicine Hat College with an Associate of Arts Diploma in 1995. He continues to research our furry felines and write cat fiction and non-fiction and hopes fellow kitty-cat people will enjoy his work.

Currently, he resides in Medicine Hat, AB with his three cats: Tanzy (the feisty feline), Alley (the mischief maker) and Tigger (the gentle giant).

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More Christmas Lovin’ by by Lisa Kumar, KS Thomas, Melissa Keir, RaeAnne Hadley, Jenna Jaxon, Deb Julienne, D’Ann Lindun 

About More Christmas Lovin’ by by Lisa Kumar, KS Thomas, Melissa Keir, RaeAnne Hadley, Jenna Jaxon, Deb Julienne, D'Ann Lindun

Brighten this holiday season with seven stories from New York Times, USA Today, national bestselling, and award-winning authors. Grab a cup of your favorite cocoa, coffee or tea, a holiday treat and settle in with the authors from More Christmas Lovin’ for a festive holiday read.

Santa for Christmas by Lisa Kumar
A sexy elf who hates everything about Christmas is forced to be Santa and must go into the seething heart of humanity—the abode of a beautiful single mother and her child in order to save them.

An EverAfter Christmas by K.S. Thomas
Sailor Belle is no stranger to adventure, so being stranded in a blizzard three days before her wedding, is not about to stop her from marrying the man of her dreams. But then, as the obstacles keep coming, she clings to her last hope – it’s the season for miracles, and she may need one to get her EverAfter Christmas.

Holiday Homecoming by Melissa Keir
Two broken hearts mend as love blossoms, but when danger comes calling, can the two loners learn to rely on each other or will they lose all they have found?

Mistletoe & Ashes by RaeAnne Hadley
Tiffany knew the threats of being a firefighter on the Hot Shots team. She embraced the heat and the danger but she could have never predicted that her heart and her mind would be in peril. Could a Christmas miracle save her or would she end up as ashes?

Seduction at the Christmas Court by Jenna Jaxon
Lord and Lady Longford have journeyed to the Christmas Court of King Edward III to wait upon the king and take part in some Yuletide merriment. When Geoffrey is suddenly called to war, and rumors of his death arise, Alyse fends off an old suitor who wants to renew their friendship. But how long will he take “No” for an answer?

All I Want For Christmas by Deb Julienne
Who knew one little boy’s Christmas wish could change so many lives?

The Christmas Fantasy by D’Ann Lindun
Widower Christian Vega believes he’ll never find true love again, until an actress catches his eye. But she’s way out of this cowboy’s league. Hope Snowden swears to never date another out-of-work actor again. Then she falls for a cowboy-turned-stuntman. Is it love, or just a Christmas fantasy?

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Author Bio:
Falling in love with romance novels the summer before sixth grade, D’Ann Lindun never thought about writing one until many years later when she took a how-to class at her local college. She was hooked! She began writing and never looked back. Romance appeals to her because there’s just something so satisfying about writing a book guaranteed to have a happy ending.
D’Ann’s particular favorites usually feature cowboys and the women who love them. This is probably because she draws inspiration from the area where she lives, Western Colorado, her husband of twenty-nine years and their daughter. Composites of their small farm, herd of horses, five Australian shepherds, three ducks and cats of every shape and color often show up in her stories!



Murder and Mayhem 

About Murder and Mayhem

This unbeatable lineup of stories will spike your heart rate and blow your senses with clever crimes, devastating murders, heart-pounding mystery, and psychological twists. From tales of spies and espionage to small-town mysteries and traditional courtroom thrillers to hard-boiled noir, this collection offers a cross-section of modern thriller and mystery.

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Pamela Crane is a professional juggler. Not the type of juggler who can toss flaming torches in the air, but a juggler of four kids, a writing addiction, a horse rescuer, and a book editor by trade. She lives on the edge (ask her Arabian horse about that—he’ll tell you all about their wild adventures while trying to train him!) and she writes on the edge. Her characters and plots are her escape from the real world of dirty diapers and cleaning horse stalls, and she thrives off of an entertaining tale.



Forging of a Knight, Rise of the Slavekeepers 

About Forging of a Knight, Rise of the Slavekeepers

The second book in the Forging of a Knight series will be on sale for .99 cents November 10th-18th for the Amazon Kindle!

Qualtan has become a knight at last. With Glaive the half-orcne thief by his side, he will join a host of new friends: Jesepha, the strong-willed female knight; her mentor the elder knight Bartholomew who carries a strange secret; the young and hot-headed knight Euric; the glum and impatient knight Richard; and the dashing merchant lord Visandus.

A seemingly routine mission will unravel into one of greater horror, involving interdimensional creatures, rival sea-faring pirate nations, and a face to face confrontation with Darksiege, one of Those That Stand in Shadow. Should they somehow prevail, it will just be a precursor to an even GREATER threat!

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Author Bio:
Hugo Valentin Negron is an avid fan of myths, folktales, and legends. He holds master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Psychology. Hugo grew up in Illinois, where he resides with his wife and son. In his spare time, Hugo enjoys reading, biking, and walking winding trails through darksome forests, searching out the mystical beings that reside therein.



Falling for the Beast: A modern fairytale romance 

About Falling for the Beast: A modern fairytale romance

My father was in trouble. Deep trouble.
The only way to help him?
Agree to work for Mr. Rousseau. Be his.
The beastly, wolf-like billionaire.
And cover the debt however he sees fit.

I’m Bella. An app developer.
The daughter of the great Web developer Maurice Verdandi.
After a suspicions disappearance I find him.
He’s broken. Defeated.
One of his guys screwed up the network of a billionaire.
Crashed the system. Billions in damages.
Bankruptcy was the only option.

But I went to him. The Billionaire. Mr Rousseau. To save my father.
He was the embodiment of raw manliness. Tall, with the body of a beast.
No… he was a wolf. But with bright blue eyes.
And his smell… overwhelming and mesmerising.

He agrees to wipe the slate clean. Free my father of debt and responsibility.
But in exchange for something.
Me.
What do I do?
He’s willing to let my father’s company die. End him forever.
This man’s a monster.
So why can’t I stop thinking about him?
His hair, those eyes, his smell.
That beastly body…ravishing me like an animal.

**A Beauty and the Beast Romance. No cliffhangers. Very mature themes. And a HEA.**

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Author Bio:
I’m Angela Blake and I love a good steamy story. Why? Coz life is hard enough as it is. I don’t want real. I want to escape. Into a world of love, sexy cat-and-mouse and the explosive, satisfying reward at the end of it.

Between working from home and juggling two tiny kids and a Labradoodle, writing is my escape.

I write an enticing blend of all things naughty. The things we’re not supposed to want but do. The things we deprive ourselves of but crave. Acting out on paper the dirtiest, darkest parts of my mind for your pleasure.



The Practice Boyfriend by Christina Benjamin 

About The Practice Boyfriend by Christina Benjamin

Practice makes perfect…or so she thought.

Nobody likes Cody Matthews, including Cody Matthews. And why should they? He got his high school girlfriend pregnant and then almost killed them both while driving drunk. That’s why he’s perfect for Hannah. She’d never fall for someone like him.

Hannah Stark is a high school senior with a resume of straight A’s. She’s never stepped a toe out of line. But that’s also why she’s never had a boyfriend. While all her classmates are counting down the days until graduation, Hannah is dragging her feet. She can’t believe she’ll be leaving her adolescence behind without ever taking a chance to be wild and free. That’s why she’s set her sights on Harrison.

Harrison Cohl is everything Hannah wants to be. Gorgeous, wealthy, popular and wild. He’s also notorious for the legendary masquerade ball he throws every year. And this year Hannah is determined to be invited. And have Harrison as her date.

Her plan is crazy. But she’s convinced she just needs a little practice to make her high school résumé perfect.

A Fun, Fast, YA Romance Read.
Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars.

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Award-Winning author, Christina Benjamin, lives in Florida with her husband, and character inspiring pets, where she spends her free time working on her books and speaking to inspire fellow writers.

Christina is best known for her wildly popular Young Adult fantasy series, The Geneva Project and her bestselling Young Adult romance novels, The Boyfriend series.

The Geneva Project has won multiple awards and stolen the hearts of YA readers. Packed with magic and imagination, her epic tale of adventure hooks fans of mega-hit YA fiction like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Percy Jackson.

The Boyfriend series proves that book boyfriends are like Chocolate… you can never have enough. Check out the Boyfriend series for fast, fun, YA romance reads. These destination novels let you fall in love in a new city with new character every time.

Christina loves to read and write across genres. YA is her favorite but she’s a sucker for a good love story. Don’t miss her romance, paranormal and historical fiction, as well as the multiple anthologies she’s been a part of.



Our Little Secret by Dan Taylor 

About Our Little Secret by Dan Taylor

Quick-witted private investigator Jake Hancock has two cases to investigate in the same small town, and one of them is deadly.

Our Little Secret is filled with laugh-out-loud dialog, outrageous twists, and characters with whom you’d want to spend an evening at a karaoke bar. Download it for free for a limited time!

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Author Bio:
Dan Taylor is the comedy thriller author of the Jake Hancock P.I. series. He has lived in Oslo, Norway, awhile and speaks the language fluently, though it’s hit-and-miss whether he can understand what you’re saying. Oh, and he still hasn’t learned to ski yet.



Mail Order Bride Felicity 

About Mail Order Bride Felicity

Felicity works in a millinery shop in upstate New York during the 1880s. A letter arrives from the man she was engaged to marry announcing his sudden marriage to another. This crushes Felicity and she has many difficult days where she reflects on her life and the inevitable future of living with her parents. After shedding many tears, she looks at a newsletter that lists mail order bride advertisements. Despite a broken heart, she writes to a doctor in Montana. Felicity hopes to have a home and family of her own, even if she can never truly love again. Free November 10-14.

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Author Bio:
Rose Jenster enjoys writing and reading clean romances and Amish stories. She loves struggles and conflicts that result in personal growth, compassion and wisdom. Happy endings are also loved! She enjoys reading, the ocean and the beauty all around us.



The Alchemist of Paris by M.C. Dulac 

About The Alchemist of Paris by M.C. Dulac

In the heart of modern Paris is an old house – a house that has been hidden from the city records for almost two hundred years.
The only clue to what happened there lies in a nineteenth century diary.
When research student Ellie Forrest opens the door, she will discover not just an ancient secret, but a tale of deceit, magic, betrayal – and immortal love, spanning the centuries.
99 cents – from November, 10 – November 17, 2017.

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M.C. Dulac loves to travel to faraway places, often finding ideas for her mystery and fantasy-themed novels and novellas. She lives in Sydney, Australia, where she daydreams far too much.



Clone Yourself: How to Overcome Bottleneck Leadership in 90 Days and Reclaim Your Freedom by Jeff Hilderman 

About Clone Yourself: How to Overcome Bottleneck Leadership in 90 Days and Reclaim Your Freedom by Jeff Hilderman

Entrepreneurs are often told to work on their business instead of in it, but how exactly do you go about this transition?

The unsettling truth is that most entrepreneurs struggle to free themselves from the day-to-day requirements of their business because they’ve unknowingly become the bottleneck in their business.

The Solution? Clone Yourself! In this conversational, step-by-step book, you will learn how to replicate yourself at a leadership level so you can finally step out of the trenches and refocus your energy into what you do best – growing your business!

Just imagine what you could do with another you!

Clone Yourself is the missing manual every entrepreneur needs to overcome bottleneck leadership, reclaim their freedom, and build their dream business!

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Jeff believes that every entrepreneur deserves to be a success story, and that future prosperity comes from collaboration, not competition. Drawing on his 20 years of leadership experience, he works with organizations to develop cultures that put people first. The result, an energized workforce inspired each day to serve others and to redefine what’s possible.

Jeff first displayed his talents as a leader at the age of 16, managing a team of 20 employees while in high school. After earning a BA in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, he worked alongside his wife and her family at their award-winning home improvement center, serving as Vice President of Store Operations for over a decade.

Jeff is also the Founder and CEO of Clone Academy, an online community where people can learn how to clone themselves, ask questions, share ideas and support one another along the way. Through his book and online resources, he’s on a mission to liberate entrepreneurs from their business, so they can grow their business.



Brutal Bedtime Stories by Multiple Award Winning Authors 

About Brutal Bedtime Stories by Multiple Award Winning Authors

Spine-tingling terror from horror writers around the world. Dozens of diverse short stories containing gruesome murders, supernatural mysteries, grotesque hellscapes, and deranged psychopaths to keep you up at night. Surprise twists ensure you keep guessing until the last page.

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Four of the most popular horror writers from the 12 million subscriber nosleep community, these authors live all around the world and write everything from macabre humor to gore filled horror. There’s no guarantee of what you might find in these pages, only the promise that it will keep you reading to the last page.



Brandon Makes Jiǎo Zi (餃子) by Eugenia Chu 

About Brandon Makes Jiǎo Zi (餃子) by Eugenia Chu

This story is about a little Chinese-American boy named Brandon who gets a surprise visit from his grandma from China, Pó Po (婆婆). While Brandon and Pó Po (婆婆) are making Chinese dumplings, called jiǎo zi (餃子), Brandon makes a mess and he and Pó Po (婆婆) have a good laugh!  They chat and bond over the experience.  Then Brandon eats and eats and eats and makes a surprise at the end that delights the whole family! This story includes some conversational Mandarin Chinese (including Pinyin – pronunciation) and is written the way a real Chinese grandmother and her Chinese-American grandson would speak with each other. It is a fun read for families with children who are learning, or are interested in, Mandarin or Chinese culture.

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I am an attorney, turned stay-at-home mom, turned writer.  I am also a first generation Chinese-American citizen born in New Jersey and raised primarily outside of Boston, Massachusetts and then St. Petersburg, Florida. I have also lived and attended school in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Taipei and Shanghai (summer study abroad). I currently live in Miami with my husband, our son, Brandon, and fish, Sharky.

My son, Brandon, is the inspiration for my stories. When Brandon was very little, I would read a bedtime story (or 2, or 3!) every night to him and then at lights out, Brandon and I would discuss his day and all the events that occurred. We would take turns adding information and make up little stories based on the happenings of the day before going to sleep. I was always searching for children’s storybooks to read to him which touched upon Chinese culture and which included some Chinese (Mandarin) words to teach and/or reinforce his Chinese vocabulary, but had trouble finding them. Most of the books I found were either straight translation or ABC/123 type books with no storyline. So, I started writing my own based on events in Brandon’s life and the little stories we told at bedtime. Brandon Makes Jiǎo Zi (餃子) is the first “Brandon” story.

When I’m not writing, I enjoy family time, traveling, reading, skiing and wine!



Hot Monogamy by Miss Juicy Booty 

About Hot Monogamy by Miss Juicy Booty

Miss Juicy Booty wrote the Hot Monogamy series with the intention of displaying the fact that sex in a monogamous relationship has the potential to be hotter and more passionate than any other. She loves that her body belongs solely to Randy and that his body belongs solely to her. Each short story is a detailed documentation of actual, real sex had by a real-life couple, written (shortly after the fact) in sensuous detail. These stories are graphic and leave readers feeling like they have voyeuristically crept into this real couple’s bedroom to observe up close and personal their most private and erotic moments. Each story is a new, fresh experience, and we are tantalized by the levels of passion, openness, and exploration between the pair. Miss JB and Randy are both givers and take great pleasure in fulfilling each other’s fantasies and curiosities.

This bundle book consists of parts 1, 2, & 3 of the series with some steamy extras (3 extra chapters/stories) like how Miss JB and Randy met, their first time together, long time fantasies fulfilled, and a final steamy chapter on make-up sex.

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Miss Juicy Booty wrote the Hot Monogamy series from a true, first-person perspective with the intention of displaying the fact that sex in a monogamous relationship can be hotter and more passionate than any other. She loves that her body belongs solely to Randy and that his body belongs solely to her. Each short story is a detailed documentation of actual, real sex had by a real-life couple, written shortly after the fact (not too shortly) in sensuous detail. These stories are graphic and leave readers feeling like they have voyeuristically crept into this couple’s bedroom to observe up close and personally their most private and erotic moments. Each story is a new, fresh experience, and readers are tantalized by the levels of passion, openness, and exploration between the pair. Miss JB and Randy are both givers and take great pleasure in fulfilling each other’s fantasies and curiosities, as well as knowing that their pleasure is being shared with readers. As stated by Miss Juicy, “We would love for people who read our stories to be left feeling inspired, either for some quality alone time, or some seriously, hot sex. That thought alone could get me out of bed in the morning.”

Miss Juicy Booty takes a step out of her normal true sex erotica to delve into the world of fantasy, where the hot possibilities are endless, and she has quite the imagination! Ever loyal to her real-life soulmate and lover, Randy (featured in Hot Monogamy), Super Dick is a supernatural version of Randy that shows up in her dreams, knowing all of her secret fantasies and existing for no other reason than to fulfill them. He is there for her when Randy cannot be and has an endless amount of super and shapeshifting tricks up his sleeves, all existing for her perfect pleasure. And it’s not cheating! Because it’s only a dream



American Z 

About American Z

“The new era of Zombie Fiction has finally arrived.”
What if everything we were made to believe about Zombies and the American way of life was all just one big cover-up? Set in the present, American Z is centered around a deeply rooted and disturbing evolution of the Zombie in America, and the scientific T.S.O.M.B.I.E. [zom – bie] program. American Z is sure to slowly eat away at your conscious, long after putting it down.

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J.G. Fletcher is a self-published American author of fiction. He graduated with honors from Austin Peay State University, TN, with a BS in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security and a MS in Management.
J.G. Fletcher has been serving proudly in the Armed Forces since 2001. He is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
He is also the owner of TSOMBIE Inc., a Phase III Publishing Company, Clarksville, TN.



Aftermath: The Armorian Chronicles 

About Aftermath: The Armorian Chronicles

Life goes from bad to worse for Lyla Langston. When she was just a baby, dark creatures invaded, killing most of the world’s population and forcing the rest into hiding. Her mother was killed in the process, so she was raised by her grandparents. Now, her grandmother is dead, her grandfather has been taken, and her supposedly dead father shows up at her door, revealing the most irrational secret of all time. She is a witch from the realm of Armoria.
Coping with her situation becomes easier when she meets Thomas, the love of her life, but this also complicates matters, as he unintentionally distracts her from what is truly important. With the help of her twin sister, Lilly, she is refocused, and ready to defeat Damien, who sits on his throne and wishes to rule not only the realm of Armoria, but earth as well.
In the meantime, Lyla’s nightmares of her mother’s death become increasingly strange as Damien intervenes to mess with her head. Soon enough, she finds out that her nightmares may just be the key to saving them all.

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Courtney resides in a small town in Illinois living with her boyfriend and her two pit bulls, Mya and Bella. Reading has always been a passion of hers, and she was recently inspired to write her first novel, Aftermath: The Armorian Chronicles.



Fallen Empire by K.N. Lee 

About Fallen Empire by K.N. Lee

hey say the Age of Dragons ended after the War on Magic, but hiding in the forgotten lands remains one clan.
While Kylan hunts firedrakes by day, he prepares for a journey across the Sea of Dreams where mermaids thrive and the key to his people’s survival is prophecized to be hidden.

Amalia, a Mage, escaped The Brotherhood, a sect of monks who seek the descendants of the gods once. Now, unable to return to neutral territory where magic-users are safe, she finds herself fighting for survival amongst men who can turn into wolves, firedrakes, and a relentless monk who believes she can restore balance to the entire world.

For Amalia, the gods are not just a memory. They are her ancestors, and before she can learn to control her newfound gift, she will face the keeper of a forgotten empire.

A dragon.

In this sprawling epic fantasy novel with shifting wolf hybrids, dragons, and mermaids, Amalia’s first battle is for more than her life. It’s for the souls of every being born with magic. Join New York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee on an adventure perfect for fans of Vikings and Game of Thrones.

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K.N. Lee is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. When she is not writing twisted tales, fantasy novels, and dark poetry, she does a great deal of traveling and spending time with her family. Wannabe rockstar, foreign language enthusiast, and anime geek, K.N. Lee also enjoys gaming and sketching. She is a winner of the Elevate Lifestyle Top 30 Under 30 “Future Leaders of Charlotte” award for her success as a writer, business owner, and for community service.

She is signed with Captive Quill Press and Patchwork Press and represented by Hershman Rights Management.



A Seaside Escape 

About A Seaside Escape

All work and no love can make for a dull life. But cupid’s arrow has a habit of striking when you least expect it… A heartwarming, feel-good romance to curl up with this winter. Perfect for the fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry.

Mallory Westerman is the successful proprietor of Le Petit Cadeau, a gift shop extraordinaire in thriving Leeds.

Concentrating solely on her business, she has almost given up on finding someone to love. That is until she literally falls into the arms of a handsome, intriguing stranger who becomes her Knight in shining armour.

The whirlwind romance that ensues changes her life-path irrevocably. However, the road to true love is never smooth and things don’t always turn out how you expect…

*Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2014*

This book was previously published as A Bridge Over the Atlantic.

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Lisa is a happily married mum of one with two crazy dogs. She especially enjoys being creative and now writes almost full time.

In 2012 Lisa and her family relocated from England to their beloved Scotland; a place of happy holidays and memories for them and her new location now features in all of her books.

Writing has always been something Lisa has enjoyed, although in the past it has centered on poetry and song lyrics. Some of which appear in her stories.



The Charm Of Revenge 

About The Charm Of Revenge

A GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

In a grimy hospital corridor six years ago, Brad and Lola Fairweather’s baby daughter Daisy, died in her mother’s arms.

Brad blamed the cops that stun-gunned him. Lola still blames the investors that had made them homeless.

Now, with their children Lilly, four, and Jack, eleven, they are trying to rebuild their lives, but find they are the targets of a criminal IRS department, led by the twisted Randall P. Cilcifus. When horrifying new details emerge, the Fairweathers are forced to take the law into their own hands, with devastating consequences.

As the body count rises, Detective Lt. Donatello investigates, but as he searches for the vigilante that the press are calling a hero, Donatello discovers he himself is being framed as the prime suspect.

With the clock ticking, Donatello must unravel a complex web of organized crime, kidnapping and murder, before the hunter becomes the prey.

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Hello, I’m Tom Secret,

Like most authors, I began writing because I felt I had a story to tell. However, I pretty soon realized that it wasn’t about me, it’s about you, and what was driving me to re-write scenes again and again, was that I wanted to take you on an emotionally charged journey, that you would find as exciting as you would fulfilling.

I was a property developer to the rich & famous before I began writing. That turned out to be good training, because as you know developing takes a long time. What I hadn’t counted on, was that being a perfectionist developer is a lot easier than being a perfectionist fiction author.

The Charm of Revenge, went through the meat grinder: 6 months of developmental editing with Karl Eglasias (author of Writing for Emotional Impact), two rounds of editing for forensic & CSI accuracy with Jeff Goudeau Forensic Consulting LLC, and half a dozen rounds of editing with Michael Carr (the rock-star of editing, with well over thirty NYT, LA Times & Amazon bestsellers to his credit)

I write in multiple first person, so you get to experience the world through the eyes of each of the story’s main characters, rather than just one. Also, the chapters are short, so the pace doesn’t let up, and you won’t find descriptions of anyone’s socks, or other such meaningless drivel.

A very dear friend told me that reading The Charm of Revenge was like watching a movie. I hope you agree, and that you enjoy the story as much as I enjoyed writing it for you.



The Second Cup by Sarah Marie Graye 

About The Second Cup by Sarah Marie Graye

Perfect for fans of Maggie O’Farrell, Elizabeth Strout, Patrick McGrath and Nathan Filer.

Would your life unravel if someone you knew committed suicide? Theirs did.

Faye’s heart still belongs to her first love, Jack. She knows he might have moved on, but when she decides to track him down, nothing prepares her for the news that he’s taken his own life. Faye is left wondering how to move forward, and whether or not Ethan will let her down again.

And when she tells her friends, the news ripples through their lives too.

Abbie finds herself questioning her marriage – and wondering if she was right to leave her first love behind. Poor Olivia is juggling her job and her boyfriend with supporting her friends and trying to deal with a death of her own. And Jack’s death has hit Beth the hardest – even though she never never him. Is she about to take her own life too?

While the four friends take it in turns to explain what happens after Jack’s suicide, third-person flashbacks are skillfully interwoven to add a real richness and depth to this heart-wrenching story.

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Sarah Marie Graye was born in Manchester, United Kingdom, in 1975, to English Catholic parents. One of five daughters, to the outside world Sarah Marie’s childhood followed a relatively typical Manchester upbringing… until aged 9, when she was diagnosed with depression. It’s a diagnosis that has stayed with Sarah Marie over three decades, and something she believes has coloured every life decision. Now in her early 40s, and with an MA Creative Writing from London South Bank University (where she was the vice-chancellor’s scholarship holder), Sarah Marie has published her debut novel – about family, friendships and mental health.



Rose Blood: The Phantasmagoriad Book One – an Anti-Verse Tale by Peter Guy Blacklock 

rose blood bookAbout Rose Blood: The Phantasmagoriad Book One – an Anti-Verse Tale by Peter Guy Blacklock

Rose Blood is the first book in a trilogy of breakneck, erotically charged, Gothic fairytales set in an alternate world full of gruesome horrors, dark fantasies, twisted trysts and hard-boiled heroics; peopled with unique characters, many of whom subvert genre norms, and steeped in authentic occult lore. The gripping story, which hooks from the start, unfolds in and around the eldritch environs of an archaic primeval forest that lingers across a huge swathe of the Britannik Isles – a dark parallel of Britain in the early 1700s.

A chance accident on the road home from finishing-school thrusts a sheltered Rebekah into a violent, desperate and rapidly escalating struggle involving disturbingly prescient dreams, sensual vampiric bloodletting, the brutal kidnap of her sister, the wanton murder-by-troll of her father and the wicked sorceries of an arcane Machiavellian evil from the distant land of Kanaan. With the unlikely aid of a rogue vampire named Mikael, his ghostly lover, Lilith, an old wizard traveller – and agent of the state – called Arkturon and an occult specialist Ranger, the dark-elf Corporal Villovürt; she must set out to rescue Luwsiy, her young sister, from the diabolical machinations of an ancient and powerful sorcerer named Bäliyl Samiyl and his three deadly daughters, Aggareth, Maqlath and Igymeth.

The wizard-led band of assorted and unlikely heroes travel a wayward path that traverses strange otherworldly realms – while a troop of hardened Rangers, led by the stalwart Sergeant D’Geai Rinawn from the deserts of Namib, pursue the same goal on more temporal ground through the ancient, goblin and troll infested Old Forest beset with magical traps and dangers. The two groups follow their respective paths, one beaten by wizardry and wisdom, the other by sword, blunderbuss and brawn.

As well as being part of a trilogy, this novel is the first in a whole series of tales set within the same alternate world that parallels our own. These Anti-Verse Tales will take place in different times and technological periods past, present and future, but are still firmly within the same mirror universe, the convincing magical reality of which is a benighted and bewitching reflection of the histories, myths, legends and folklore of our own world.

Warning: contains extreme themes and situations of a profane, violent, horrific and sexual nature. Expect adult language and situations as well as overt violence and gore!

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Peter Guy Blacklock was born and raised in an unremarkable town in the north-east of England by a remarkably supportive and well adjusted working-class family. After 14 years of ineffective education he found himself in Art College, which led to twenty years employment as an Archaeological Illustrator in which he produced a wide variety of technical illustrations for publication as well as more general illustration, design and copy work on educational and display materials intended for schools and the general public. Eventually the hunt for a half decent salary within that occupation led him to the Museum of London and a move to the capitol where he still lives today in happily married bliss.

He is passionate about genre fiction, film and games, has a fervent interest in history, mythology and folklore and is fascinated by the deeper meanings behind ritual practice, ceremonial magic and occult lore. He is a keen Ripperologist, a devout Lovecraftian and a determined new writer of dark-genre fiction and non-fiction books. A good deal of his spare time is spent online where, under his user-name of choice ‘Harbinger451’, he is creating a website (this one) and writing a blog that explore the alternative worlds that encompass his passions.

Even when pressed, Peter Guy Blacklock will neither confirm nor deny any allegations, past or present, of practising black-magick, of devil worship, Satanism, human sacrifice or of the eating of babies.



Where She Is by Loriana Cappello 

About Where She Is by Loriana Cappello

The breakdown of any relationship can be devastating. For me, it’s life changing.
After finding my boyfriend in bed with another woman, I’m leaving London and everyone I love in pursuit of something more.
A major job opportunity has landed on my lap. The timing couldn’t be better, and the location means a fresh start in a new country. Australia.
My flight to the other side of the world is made with one promise to myself.
This journey is about me; my life, career and heart.
I’m determined not to fall so quickly for anyone again but we never really know what’s around the corner. Do we?
My name is Daniel Grant. Executive Director at one of Australia’s biggest construction companies. It also happens to be the same company Hannah May works for.
After losing my wife, I have mistakes to correct, a sister-in-law hell bent on making my life a misery and too many skeletons in my closet to count.
When I met Hannah at a company event, she had no idea who I was but we both felt an instant attraction between us.
Now I need to know if Hannah is ready to commit again. Can she handle the demons I have to fight? Would Hannah really leave her family behind in London and settle perminently in Sydney?
After all the mistakes I’ve made, I’m certain the next woman in my life will be the one and I’m determined that woman should be Hannah.

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By day, this ordinary wife and mother plays the role of taxi driver, cook and chief bottle washer to her husband and four children. By night, she likes nothing more than to lose herself in the depths of her imagination by writing or reading a good book.
As well as reading, spending time with her children and writing, Loriana loves to bake and go to the gym (although the two don’t really compliment each other!).
Where She Is, was released in July 2016 and is Loriana’s debut novel. Her second novel, Secrets (Where She Is #2), will be available to buy from 16 November 2017.

11/10/2017



Wrapped in the Past 

About Wrapped in the Past

Shirlyn travels back in time to ancient Persia where she meets the three magi who follow the Star of Bethlehem. After a mishap threatens to send her ride home without her, the youngest mage exhibits a hidden talent that leaves an impression on his elders and on Shirlyn’s heart. But his silhouette will forget they ever met, unless she leaves a reminder that comes with a heavy price.

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Chess Desalls is an author of award-winning young adult fiction. Her nonfiction writing has been included in academic and industry publications, with a focus on law and technology. She’s also a contributing editor for WritersTalk, South Bay Writers’ monthly newsletter. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys traveling and trying to stay in tune on her flute.

 



The Locomotive 

About The Locomotive

A broker wakes up trapped underneath the rubble of a train. It derailed on a dam connecting an island with the mainland. The mud he is lying on is the bottom of the ocean and the high-tide is coming…

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The novel was turned into the feature movie Derailed in Canada in 2017.

The novel has been compared to Edgar Allan Poe and Franz Kafka meeting Haruki Murakami.

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Thorsten Nesch is an award-winning traditionally published author and playwright. He sold film rights for two of his novels. His novels are read in schools in half a dozen countries. He taught creative writing on University level. With more than 1.500 live readings he is an active and outgoing author who embraces his readership.

 



 

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