Today's Featured Books

Free online: What's New in Historical Fiction. This special event features four powerful authors whose novels uncover hidden histories, challenge the status quo, and illuminate the human experience across time and place. Join for conversation with Alina Adams (author of Go On Pretending), Kyra Davis Lurie (The Great Mann), C.W. Towarnicki (Notes from a Deserter), and Marie Bostwick (The Book Club for Troublesome Women). 

"Events are as much the parents of the future as they were the children of the past." ~John Galsworthy

A security worker of the ESSO-3 Colony, the icy, rocky, lonely world light-years from Earth, is kept busy enough by his day jobs. But things heat up when man-made robots, pioneer machines of a foregone space exploration era, start turning up once again. They were sent to explore other worlds but evolved to become unrecognizable and violent. Working alongside a divisive scientist, a charismatic engineer, and a militaristic boss, the security worker must investigate the mysteries of this icy Colony. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New YA release: Montana, 1848. I have only been at Fort Lewis for a year, but my friendship with Good Eagle has blossomed and has brought me a happiness I have ever known. In fact, I begin to believe my friendship with Good Eagle might have been love from the very start. This is not good. Not only has Good Eagle given my uncle a promise to treat me like an almost-sister, we share nothing in common except our friendship. Is falling in love really impossible, or are we merely too young to know our own hearts? From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

She’s chasing justice. He’s climbing the criminal ladder. Love was never part of the plan. Harriet “Harry” Smith—private investigator and criminology professor—is nursing a broken heart when a high-risk case puts her face-to-face with Trey Popov, a rising star in a notorious crime family. She dives undercover as a schoolteacher, but goaded by ambition and blinded by attraction, Harry’s allegiances falter, lines are crossed, and no one makes it out unchanged. 4.6 stars, 56 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

This captivating and enchanting book takes readers on a journey through the spiritual realm, sharing true stories and revelations that will inspire and uplift you. Dennis Macy takes you on a personal journey that will leave you feeling full of hope and connected to the spiritual world. It’s a peaceful mystifying read! 4.5 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New release: A full-length standalone, secret baby, Russian bratva, age-gap, romantic suspense novel. Pavel Fetisov ruined me. The Bratva king who stole my innocence now slides a blood diamond onto my finger. They say his family killed my parents. Now, my brothers want his empire in ashes. But Pavel isn’t just powerful. He’s ruthless. Obsessive. Addicted to control. And every brush of his hands burns through my hatred. 4.8 stars, 32 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

As a result of a chance encounter with a Holocaust survivor while on vacation in Mexico City, young attorney Antonio de la Vega learns that his natural father is a former Nazi who committed heinous crimes during World War II. Obsessed with meeting his father, Antonio embarks on a search that takes him from Mexico to the United States and ultimately to South America, meeting aging ex-Nazis, vengeful Jews, and an alluring young woman who has been assigned to watch his every move. 4.4 stars, 19 ratings. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Wild Series of YA paranormal/adventure novels from author C. Fern Cook: 

• Wild Evolution
• Wild Justice
• Wild Legacy

★★★★★ "A unique werewolf series." ~Amazon Review

Wild Evolution

When Dan defends his livestock against a wild dog attack, he is put in a "kill or be killed" battle. Afterwards, he takes the head of a wild dog in to be tested for rabies—only to discover that he actually has the head of a human male instead of a wild dog.

Now Dan is forced to cover up a self-defense killing because no one would believe he killed a wild dog when he has a human head. A werewolf by contamination, Dan's life spins out of control. All his senses are heightened including his passion for the wild, which compels him to try to stop a new housing development that threatens the local wildlife from loss of habitat. But things don't go according to plans, and now Dan has a second body to dispose of.

Through it all, even though Dan is under investigation for murder, Angela gives Dan her unflinching trust. Because he had an abusive father, Dan has never been able to trust anyone. But now he has someone he wants to start a family with...someone to build a future with. 

Wild Justice

In book #1 of the Wild Series, Colorado rancher Dan Tucker’s life is turned upside-down. After surviving a mutant canine attack, Dan discovers the animal he killed is not a wild dog, but a man. To protect himself even though it was a self-defense killing, he covers up the murder.

Now, with his quiet life as bachelor rancher transformed into a constant battle of wits to keep his deep, dark secret safe, Dan finds himself at odds with everyone, including his girlfriend and his former best friend—and most of all, himself. In book #2 of the Wild Series, Dan struggles to keep his nocturnal life a secret as his wedding gets closer. He soon discovers that’s the least of his worries…

Wild Legacy

In Book III of The Wild Series, Dan Tucker's passion for the wildlife runs through the veins of his offspring--and so does "his curse." Only Dan knows why his child is different from all the other children.

Like every parent, Dan is challenged with teaching his child how to fit into this world. In Dan's case the dilemma is taken up a notch. But like every new soul that arrives on this planet, they must make their own way; no one else can do it for them.

    

Free online: "Dreams" by Takénobu. Start your weekend by enjoying the creative and dreamlike work of cellist and composer Nick Takenobu Ogawa. Learn more at TakenobuMusic.com. 

"It’s possible to be happy with less, and it’s okay to pursue happiness over material success.” ~Nick Takenobu Ogawa

From the USA Today bestselling author of Starship Freedom comes Freedom Fleet, a dazzling sci-fi adventure. In 1944, a secret Nazi experiment split the universe in two. In our universe, we won the Second World War. But in a parallel universe, the Nazis discovered the atom bomb first...and conquered the world. Now it's 2207, and the two universes clash in war. It's WWII again. This time in space. Buckle up and join the fight for freedom! For fans of sci-fi and alternate history. 4.5 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

She’s chasing justice. He’s climbing the criminal ladder. Love was never part of the plan. Harriet “Harry” Smith—private investigator and criminology professor—is nursing a broken heart when a high-risk case puts her face-to-face with Trey Popov, a rising star in a notorious crime family. She dives undercover as a schoolteacher, but goaded by ambition and blinded by attraction, Harry’s allegiances falter, lines are crossed, and no one makes it out unchanged. 4.6 stars, 57 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A college student heads to Puerto Rico to learn more about the Taino Indians. Instead, he meets his worst nightmare: frogs with quite an appetite. To up the ante, it's not just killer frogs—iguanas are also obsessed with human flesh. You might rethink that vacation after reading! Book 1 in a series. Books 1, 2, and 3 are all available for $0.99! 4.0 stars, 50+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

As the crusaders sack Jerusalem during the First Crusade, mercenary captain Robert Cutnose and his men are slaughtered in the night. Saved by a power he does not understand, he is thrust into an immortal war between the Order and the Hunted. He must track down the knight who massacred his men or his future as a human will be short in this action-packed historical fantasy in the vein of Joe Abercrombie, Bernard Cornwell, and John Gwynne. 4.5 stars, 887 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

As wooden ships gave way to ironclads and sail gave way to steam in the nineteenth century, one warship fought through the civil wars that shaped modern America, Germany, and Japan. Its career spanned high politics and secret diplomacy, arms dealers and royal courts, spies, sailors, and samurai across three continents. In a vivid narrative of travelling from London to Paris, Copenhagen to Havana, and Washington to Tokyo, Five Flags brings this incredible true story to life. From $23.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Finding your soulmate...coincidence, chance, luck, or cosmic nudges guiding us toward love? The universe sends Thea, a Soulmatcher, to reveal her secrets. Impatient, opinionated, snippy, and prickly, she hardly fits the traditional vision of a heavenly being. But love is not just gentle kisses under the moonlight or soft caresses on a summer's day. It serves a greater purpose...to understand the most important message of them all—the truth about love and time. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Excavations is a collection of poetry from the author of Ancilla and Morsels: Tales of Love and Passion. Some of the poetry is structured; some of it is free verse. Many of these poems are archaeological artifacts. The old material has been examined, arranged, and prepared for display. What does not shine is still pleasing to the eye. "A beautiful collection of poems." ~Amazon Review. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

What if we chose our trauma? Is it possible we had a hand in our life’s blueprint? Following the tragic death of his brother and the impending failure of his marriage, Nathan Jones finds himself back in the same small town in which he grew up. Struggling to discover a new direction for his life, he copes by recreating high school antics and dancing around a romance with an old family friend. Then a chance encounter changes everything. 4.3 stars, 80 ratings. 4.3 stars, 80 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Embrace the harmony of words and melodies and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, spirituality, love, and growth. Dive into this enchanting collection and allow your spirit to soar as you unravel the roots of your struggles and find solace, inspiration, and a deeper connection to your innermost self through the power of poetry and song. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

In this gripping sci-fi epic, Earth’s water has been drained and humanity’s survival hinges on mining ice from the depths of space. As corporate empires and fractured continental factions fight to control the last sources of H2O, sprawling hab-domes struggle to maintain fragile ecosystems amid corruption, warfare, and desperation. When a distant ice planet is discovered, the balance of power teeters, threatening a galactic war that could decide the fate of the human race. $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Free online: Scribente Maternum (Write Like a Mother), a reading that celebrates the works of writer-moms who have new or forthcoming works. Thursday, May 22, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT. 

“A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place.” ~Amy Tan, Saving Fish from Drowning

Sheriff Nigel Baskervell has been hit by all 14th-century England can offer—war, revolution, plague. He’s still standing, and he desperately wants to carve out a future for himself and his seven-year-old son. But when a horrific murder shatters his quest for peace, Nigel must find the killer before an innocent man takes the blame. Can he find the strength to break through a web of deception—and perhaps even find salvation for his troubled soul? 4.3 stars, 28 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A dead politician. A vanished teen. A wilderness hiding the truth. When journalist-turned-sleuth Digger Doyle investigates a 25-year-old cold case tied to a murder at a wind farm, the trail leads to blackmail, betrayal, and her own wife’s life in danger. What secrets are buried in the Malpais? And who’s killing to keep them hidden? Windswept will pull you in—and leave you questioning every motive. 4.6 stars, 11 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

When Bea Cooper inherits a bizarre device with unanticipated power, she finds herself unexpectedly transported to another place and time where she must rely on a stranger—a strong but aloof man named Durango—to help her get home. But can she really trust a man whose motives seem to be self-centered at best? Making matters worse, there is an evil adversary that knows who she is and wants to stop her from ever returning to her own time. 4.3 stars, 100+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

An Enchanting Romantasy. In a charming seaside town in Florida, shadows whisper secrets, and JAG Lt. Coral Ann Keith is determined to follow the trail to justice. Coral was ready for anything—until she found herself sharing her new home with a black Maine Coon, restless spirits, and shadowy figures determined to be her guardians. Mysteries, secrets, and supernatural intrigue collide in this tale of duty, justice, and unexpected allies. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Travel to historic medieval Japan for a tale of courage, loyalty, and determination. Bound by oath and duty to protect the four-year-old heir of a powerful lord, Akasuki must get the child through enemy lines and far up river to the Salt Boat people in the hope they will help save the boy. Akasuki will need all her skills and good fortune to succeed and to earn the respect and higher position she desires. From $2.82 - SHOP NOW /