Today's Featured Books— Literary Fiction and Poetry

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 / 

Marfa, TX - 1968: Vera DeSoto runs a cafe and seems to collect strays—lost people looking for second chances. A 14-year-old girl, two hippie boys, and a scared young artist find their way into her life and suddenly, she’s joining them in a search for buried treasure. Drugs, outlaws, and a little magic in the Texas desert...this book has it all. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New release: 1933. Chicago World’s Fair. Countless Mysterious Deaths. When Harrison and One-Arm Nettles set out to investigate a missing woman, they have no idea they’ll stumble upon a conspiracy that could shake Mussolini’s regime. Hidden tunnels and restless ghosts point the way—but can Davenport and Nettles decode the clues before it’s too late? Packed with suspense, historical intrigue, and high-stakes adventure. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Learn how to fake your own death, setup a hospital night club, dress as the grim reaper and many more crazy ideas you can do to kill time at the hospital. A funny mental survival guide for every patient from an author who survived a six-month hospital stay. From $2.00 - SHOP NOW / 

Three sisters are left reeling after the inexplicable suicide of their single mother. With questions swirling, they move into her home, hoping to unravel the mystery surrounding her death. As they sift through the remnants of her life, they uncover clues about a hidden past filled with secrets, and realize that their mother’s secrets may hold the key to understanding her and some of the choices they have made in their own lives. 4.82 stars, 22 ratings on Goodreads. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Betty Brogan is quite possibly the last Southern Belle. Born unbelievably beautiful into a prosperous family in an otherwise poor Appalachian town, Betty is spoiled, self-involved, entitled, and outrageous. She refuses to follow the rules because the rules are for everyone else. And yet, it’s nearly impossible to not like her because she is so full of life, kind, and generous. Betty is the sun and everyone else simply lives in her orbit. Coming this summer. Special pre-order price: $10. PRE-ORDER NOW / 

In this work of humorous historical fiction, the Pharaoh's cat, now a New Yorker, travels back in time to free Egypt’s legendary Queen Nefertiti from a horrific curse, discovering firsthand why her mummy has never been found and her famous bust is missing one eye. Added to all this is an ingenious use of the Tarot and Italian opera, making for a fabulous story that will transport readers to different locations in the past and present. "Well-written historical fiction." ~Wendy Scott, Multi-Award Winning Author. 4.3 stars, 149 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

November 2, 1483: As he awaits execution for treason, Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, reflects on a life driven by ambition and betrayal. Raised at court and forced into a bitter marriage, Harry allies with Richard of Gloucester to seize power after Edward IV’s death. But when Richard becomes king, Harry’s hunger for the crown turns deadly. This gripping novel charts his fall from kingmaker to traitor in the I Richard Plantagenet series. 4.2 stars, 1100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Historical fiction with humor. A stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh's intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise him from the dead. The cat is a quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as a free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. "A new take on historical fiction." ~terriluvsbooks. 4.4 stars, 247 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

In a hilarious twist of fate, rock star Marc Charles is under investigation for the bizarre death of his former music publisher who had been ripping him off for years. But there’s another scam and more murky business involving a double agent, Russians, Australian Intelligence, and the hard-headed widow of the dead man. Will the bad publicity kill Marc’s recent comeback success? And can Marc avoid the slammer? Get ready for hilarious head-spinning twists and turns when show business collides with cops and robbers in this whodunit spoof. 4.1 stars, 48 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Grace has a secret...a love child she gave up for adoption. Years later, her long-lost daughter is searching for answers and Grace gets a letter that will change everything. The father is her best friend. He never knew about the baby, and if Grace confesses now, she'll destroy his marriage. But Grace yearns to do the right thing by her daughter. Will Grace risk everything for a chance of happy-ever-after? 4.2 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

In this New Adult comedy, Jake Durham’s post-breakup life is a mess of viral humiliation, disastrous dating, and booze-fueled chaos. But with a little help from his friends, he might just find his way back. 4.5 stars, 36 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Malcolm Merrill is a successful executive at a prestigious advertising firm in Los Angeles. He has a beautiful wife, a gorgeous home, expensive cars, and power at his disposal. So what could possess someone who has it all to attempt suicide? Find out in this novel that chronicles the life of a man whose perfect world suddenly crumbles beneath him—a man forced to come to terms with all he sacrificed on his rise to the top: his family, his friends, and his soul. "Moving and inspiring." ~Amazon Review. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Married college professors Christine and Joss thought they had it all…that is, until Christine crosses the line with a student and Joss’s memory starts to slip. Meanwhile, their outcast daughter, Abbie, finds herself in the middle of a campus cheating scandal. When their secret lives collide, their indiscretions culminate in a catastrophe no one saw coming. 4.4 stars, 180 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

In this collection of fifteen curious and delightful short stories, you never know who you’re going to meet or where you’re going to end up. But you can be certain that you’ll always find yourself smack dab in the middle of some befuddling predicament of existence. Using humor and horror, satire and allegory, fabulism and realism, these stories take you for an extraordinary ride, submerging you in spaces where anything is possible, especially transformation. 4.6 stars, 20 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Life is full of ups and downs. We get the chance to experience life with loved ones and create memories as we tackle challenges on our way to becoming responsible adults. At times, we are stripped of everything we love and cherish reducing us to tears, fears, and rage. Nobody’s life experience needs to be the same. Nonetheless, we will all encounter the same emotions in this journey called, Life. From $4.99 - SHOP NOW / 

New release. Set in London during WW2. Follow Lt. Sarah Leach, a Brit with MI6, and Robert Johnston, an American at the OSS, as they trade secrets and sex while working for the Allied effort. Developing assets for the D-Day invasion among French Resistance fighters leads to Sarah’s capture by the SS. Her location is unknown until Bletchley Park friends reveal classified intel to Robert. Will his rescue party get to her in time? Historical events and a sweeping cast of real and fictitious characters round out this “terrific read.” FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Explore the profound meaning within our connections to one another via this collection of five stories celebrating renewal and redemption. Despite all the love and attention his family can give, Tony, the golden boy, hits the skids. Katie and Danny buy their dream house, but their future shatters when Danny becomes ill. Rowena, a college student who works as a server, has a dream that will forever change her life. And Katrin’s life is transformed by a mysterious stranger she meets on the lake. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war trophy portrait of Eva Braun. Fifty years after World War II, Anna learns something her father never knew—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends. Plunged into the treacherous world of Nazi Germany, Anna uncovers a long-buried tangle of family secrets and finds her every belief about right and wrong shattered. "Historical fiction that reads like a memoir." ~Philadelphia Inquirer. 4.2 stars, 1500+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Thunderstroke redefines the art of storytelling by using the power of words to express deep emotion and recovery via short, simple poems that have a lasting impact. Every verse is crafted to heal, inspire, and empower, making it a must-read for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Currently ranked #1 in Inspirational Poetry and in Memoir on Amazon. "A beautiful expression of emotions and can be healing to the soul." ~Teresa James, Poet & Author. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Leah Branch never expected a record deal—especially after giving up on her dream—but when heartbreak pushed her to Nashville, she took the chance. What she didn’t expect was to be stripped of her name, image, and voice, forced to become someone she didn’t recognize. After one too many humiliations on the road, Leah snaps and flees, leaving behind a shattered career and burned bridges. Now, she must rebuild not just her reputation but her sense of self in this story of resilience, unlikely friendships, and the pursuit of an authentic life. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

This volume is an anthology of older and foreign-language works translated for the first time into modern English, to be enjoyed by scholastic and enthusiasts alike. Filled with romance, battle, betrayal, and wry observation, these six translated texts encompass the historical, the mythic, and the polemic, and collectively capture the ambiance and thinking of earlier centuries. That, or they are the outright (and unlikely) inventions of the author. From $9.99 - SHOP NOW / 

A story of love and justice set against the backdrop of South Africa’s untouched bushveld, this novel shows readers the multi-stranded lives of people affected by imperialism. Ultimately, the story hangs on the balance of conservation and human rights, and a thoughtful meditation of a decision made and its consequence. $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" meets a Philadelphia-based "How I Met Your Mother" in this laugh-out-loud rollercoaster ride filled with alcohol-fueled nights, crazy ideas, and hilarious dating mishaps. Vincible is the story of the unravelling of a twenty-something as he navigates the days and nights of Philadelphia as a newly single man. A #1 New Release in Humorous American Literature on Amazon.com. 4.8 stars, 16 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

'God save the Queen! God save our good Queen Mary!' When these words rang out over England, Mary Tudor thought her troubles were over. She could put her painful past - the loss of her mother and mistreatment at the hands of her father - behind her. With her accession to the throne, Mary set out to restore Catholicism in England and find the love of a husband that she had long desired. But the tragedies in Mary's life were far from over. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /