Today's Featured Books— Literary Fiction and Poetry
Whisper County by Teresa E. Nelson
In the heart of Souls River, where whispers linger and secrets fester, the quaint town is shaken to its core when a blood-spattered farm becomes the stage for a chilling mystery.
All eyes turn to Gus Olson, a hardworking man with a reputation tarnished by the disappearance of the captivating waitress, Annabelle.
As law enforcement and the tight-knit community unite in their conviction of Gus as the ruthless killer, a lone defender emerges in the form of a dedicated attorney. Faced with countless dead ends and a town brimming with suspicion, the tenacious lawyer, Horace Van Zinga, embarks on a relentless quest to unearth the truth and prove Gus's innocence. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Cobbler's Crusaders Author name: Rick Steigelman
“A charmingly whimsical, whip-smart slice of Parisian life wrapped in equal parts heart and humor" ~A. Norton, Likely Story. Jacquelyn Pajot, a nine-year-old American visiting her sanctimonious grandmother in Paris, falls in with a pair of young French girls whose carefree grasp of ‘right and wrong’ has the wide-eyed American narrowly averting prison, purgatory and, most perilously, her grandmother’s righteous indignation. "Recommended to readers who enjoy novels like A Man Called Ove or The Elegance of the Hedgehog." ~The Reading Bud FREE – SHOP NOW /
The Breast of Souvenirs by Faith Martin
What if your past is the very thing making you who you’re meant to be? Every memory is a souvenir. Some change nothing. Some change everything Step into The Breast of Souvenirs, where poetry and lyricism rise like dust from the lives you knew, from the blueprints once trusted, now scattered. Here, the pages stir the still air of memory, unearthing what has been buried and tangled for years, regrets knotted tight, hopes silent beneath the surface, and tender truths tucked under fallen leaves, waiting for the light of day to draw them out. From $17.77 – SHOP NOW /
Salvation and Doom: The Cathardi Prophecy by C. Buck Jo
A shattered Earth. A reluctant hero. A prophecy that could save—or doom—the galaxy.
Josh never asked to be humanity’s last hope. Haunted by loss and hunted by the alien Urlak, he escapes Earth’s destruction with only his guilt and a mysterious companion named Liria. She believes he’s the key to fulfilling the Cathardi Prophecy—a legend that promises salvation for her people. But Josh isn’t ready to be anyone’s savior.
As war looms and secrets unravel, Josh must navigate his own doubts and fears to become the hero he never wanted to be. But with the fate of two civilizations hanging in the balance, will he rise to the challenge or will everything fall? From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Remember Me by Abraham Randall
"A hauntingly beautiful debut." —NewInBooks. Gabriel fled Chicago to find silence. Instead, he found a mirror. In Bogotá, he meets Mateo, a Venezuelan refugee who challenges his hollow safety. As their worlds collide, Gabriel must decide how far he will go to risk everything for a man who might already be a ghost. "The settings are pure cinema." —Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars) From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Cappuccino: Coffee Break Bundle by Jinx James
Need a laugh with your latte? “Cappuccino: Coffee Break Bundle” is packed with short sassy stories perfect for your daily brew break! What happens to Anita's dream of bliss? What happens when a swimmer goes feral? And will Samira spot the man tailing her? This short-read bundle is a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you hooked until the very end. So, grab your coffee and get ready for some suspense, humor, and intrigue! FREE – SHOP NOW /
A Woman is a God by Amy Lee Lillard
When Shannon and her chosen family turned seventy, they created a communal home, a place for them to live out their days together. But as years pass, and death takes her friends, Shannon becomes the last. Until one day, when her dead friends return. And Shannon discovers how powerful she has become. Over the course of one week, Shannon transforms her body into beasts, sees into the lives she might have lived, watches time spool and unspool, and visits a land of myth and legend to meet the original woman. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Freedom Letters by Jaquair Gillette
With the rise of authoritarianism across the globe, Freedom Letters breaks the chains with words that dare to fight, educate, heal, and remember. Thirteen poems written as letters carrying keys to freedom across time, identity, and struggle. From $3.99 – SHOP NOW /
All Our Yesterdays by Eleanor Wells
An artistic free spirit must grapple with her sense of identity as the music she inspires her boyfriend to make propels him to stardom at the turn of the twenty-first century. From $2.99 – SHOP NOW /
The Day After His Crucifixion by Merikay McLeod
While the crucifixion/resurrection story has long been told through the lens of male disciples, The Day After His Crucifixion centers on the often overlooked, yet deeply impactful testimonies of women who Yeshua the Nazarene healed and helped and drew into his circle. Through their eyewitness reports familiar gospel events spring to life. Each woman’s testimony feels authentic and heartfelt, reflecting the ways Yeshua touched their lives and set them free. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Munich Girl by Phyllis Edgerly Ring
Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war-trophy portrait of Eva Braun.
Fifty years after the war, she discovers what he never did—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends.
The secret surfaces with a mysterious monogrammed handkerchief, and a man, Hannes Ritter, whose Third Reich family history is entwined with Anna’s. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Lourin Heart of the Lioness by Dennie Johnson
Lourin: Heart of the Lioness is a gripping fantasy adventure about destiny, inner strength, and the bravery it takes to claim your true power. Greed, corruption and evil hearted people shattered her life. Taken from her homeland she was dumped miles away in the jungle of another country. The dark reality hit, knowing she was alone in a world ruled by conquerors and shadows. Armed with only her blade and the courage she never knew she had, Lourin embraces the fierce warrior roaring within her blood to overpower all obstacles in her path. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Rose Hope by Barb Greenberg
Caught between a crumbling marriage and the demands of being “nice,” Rosie struggles to hold onto her dreams while navigating grief, self-doubt, and fear. When she RSVPs yes to a bridal shower she shouldn’t attend, life throws even more challenges her way. Heartfelt and deeply insightful, Rose Hope follows Rosie’s journey of resilience and self-discovery, reminding us that even in life’s messiest moments, new beginnings can bloom. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Indelicate Deception by V.S. Kemanis
A powerful story of a father’s love, a mother’s self-deceptive life path, and a daughter’s personal journey of discovery. In Berkeley of the early ’70s, a time of political and social turmoil, a family comes together and pulls apart. "Propulsive... Readers who enjoy family dramas will find much to admire in this buoyant tale" (Publishers Weekly); “Deeply poignant” (BlueInk – Starred Review); “Beautifully crafted” (BookView - Five Stars); "An involving story of intergenerational discovery” (Kirkus); “Gripping, intense” (Prairies Book Review) From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Death Magnanimous by Michael Martin
Charlie Chessman begged them to let him die. The paramedics who pulled him from the flames. The ER doctors who raced to mend his mortal wounds. The surgeons, psychiatrists, nurses, and physical therapists who reconstructed his burned and broken body. Assisted suicide the only way out, an unexpected question emerges: Is the life Charlie can't wait to end also the life he's been waiting to begin? From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Unfinished by Julieann Dove
Brian and Marcie were supposed to live happily ever after--they repeated vows that stated that very sentence. So no one, especially Brian, could have predicted that Marcie would file for divorce. It was difficult to fight the situation, finding that all his possessions were packed and waiting by the door when he came home from work that Thursday evening. Kate Moore sat in a stupor for a month. Unlike any other breakup she had experienced, this felt more like a drive by shooting, with her ex holding the smoking gun as he sped away. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Mello Jello Magoo by Kelley Mullins
Enjoy amazing color photos in this immersive modern day story. A fast pace romp following a young couple, grappling with both comical and dramatic events with their newly adopted pet. This book explores concepts about pets in society plus the true costs of pet ownership. Your love is priceless, can pet sharing be in your future? From $3.99 – SHOP NOW /
To Keep Her From Harm by Diana Krantz
"A realistic, gripping portrayal of family, trust, and the value of self-improvement." ~Kirkus Reviews. A single mother’s desperate attempt to protect her daughter from potential danger draws them into a web of secrets and hidden identities—raising the haunting question: how far is too far when a parent is fighting to keep their child safe? From $6.99 - SHOP NOW /
FREE - The Yoga Teacher in New York and Other Short Stories by Rune Maker
This collection of literary short stories includes "The Yoga Teacher in New York," the thought-provoking story of a refugee in New York City; "An Overture to an Indian Wedding," a story that unfolds in the 1980s as a prelude to a South Indian wedding; and "All is Well in a Burial," the story of a saint in Bangalore. FREE - SHOP NOW /
No Place Like Home by B.C. Memnon
The 1970s. An era of free love, secrets too wild to whisper aloud, and pleasures without consequence. In the haze of it all, Bobby O lives on the edge until Luna enters his life: electric and elusive, her arrival threatens to fracture the lives of everyone. Next door, the mysterious and alluring Madam Sasha watches, a prophetess guarding a secret that could shatter everything Bobby O believes. A sudden inheritance makes him rich overnight, but no amount of money can bury the ghosts and desires that haunt him. Can love survive the unknown? From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Vegas Goodbye by Donna M. Cramer
In the glittering city of Las Vegas, two strangers arrive with the same heartbreaking plan: to end their lives. Debra, a grieving widow, and John, a father shattered by his son’s overdose, find themselves drawn together by chance. But as a shadowy figure threatens John’s fragile grip on reality, both must face their darkest fears. Vegas Goodbye is a haunting yet hopeful story of love, loss, and the flicker of light that can rise even in our darkest moments. From $4.99 - SHOP NOW /
The Best Cadet by Lucas Kinkaid
Saint Michael’s Military Academy is a private school that needs a miracle. It has lost an unfair lawsuit and may no longer be able to continue operating. A reason for hope arrives in the form of a very unlikely individual. A defiant young man is forced by his wealthy family to attend the academy. Paul Wildman needs the military academy to be in good graces with his family. The academy needs this financial help. The two forge a very unlikely relationship. The interactions are usually humorous and often enlightening. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW /
Bless Me Father FOR YOU Have Sinned by Bruce Lewis
"St. Patrick Catholic Church in NW Portland, Oregon, is the scene of an epic stand-off in this literary thriller." ~Two Pirates Press. The standoff takes place in the confessional between Father Luke Scott and retired newspaper reporter Chuck Grayson, who believes Scott killed his father. Veiled threats of gun violence heighten the tension. Will the sanctity of the Church hold, or will the confessional be the scene of a bloody reckoning? 4.7 stars, 30 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Day After His Crucifixion by Merikay McLeod
A fresh perspective on the story of Yeshua the Nazarene through the voices of women he helped and healed and drew into his circle. "A page-turner with a timeless, illuminating message.” ~Barnes & Noble Review. Through eyewitness reports, familiar gospel events spring to life. “A compelling story that will speak to your heart.” ~Goodreads Review. 4.4 stars, 26 ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Whispers in the Currents by Christie Leigh Babirad
Are our lives guided by fate, or do we shape them by listening to the whispers of instinct, faith, and heart? In Whispers in the Currents, Christie Leigh Babirad traces the shifting tides of love, heartbreak, and renewal, offering poems that capture both the turbulence and stillness of the human spirit. This inspiring poetry collection invites you to drift, dive, and discover your own reflections in verses that celebrate resilience, hope, and the luminous beauty of life. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /