Today's Featured Books— Literary Fiction and Poetry

MI6 agent Sarah Leach and American lawyer and OSS operative Robert Johnston return in Book 2 of the Delilah Series. As D-Day approaches, Sarah is sent to France and captured by the SS. With help from friends at Bletchley Park, Robert locates her at Rommel’s headquarters. After a harrowing escape, they return home to find their past is catching up with them. Will their relationship survive the end of the war? 4.1 stars, 35 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

New Release: In the dour and dense follow-up to The Trismus Candidate, a bouncer explores subversive tribalism, political division, and his own regret during the height of the indie rock scene in Omaha, Nebraska. Achingly honest, DROSS observes contemporary contradictions through the dingy filter of one man's shame. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Matilda Koontz treasures her life as a wife and mother on a Missouri farm, but her husband dreams of free land in the Pacific Northwest. When he proposes selling their farm to trek two thousand miles along the Oregon Trail, Matilda hesitates but agrees. In the spring of 1847, the family begins their grueling journey west, facing disease, accidents, starvation, and countless dangers. When tragedy strikes, Matilda must summon the strength to protect her family and survive in this journey inspired by a true story. 4.8 stars, 92 ratings. From $9.99 - SHOP NOW / 

In a run-down neighborhood in an unnamed city, people live and die in “the Obscure.” As shabby as the Obscure is, as long as its walls keep out the wind and the rain, it remains a shelter, a hideaway, and a home for many bewildered souls. The Obscure is life. It is death. In the blink of an eye, it may appear supernatural. This collection of seventeen short stories all take place in or around the “the Obscure,” a place we all visit metaphorically or physically, at least once in our time on Earth. 4.5 stars, 50+ ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Historical Fiction. When former Navy Seabee Colleen Holmes inherits an old house in Centralia, Washington, she sees it as a chance to escape her own ghosts and start anew. But when she discovers a faded diary and a bundle of love letters, she unveils the tragic choices that shattered lives and fractured a town, and learns that the wounds of yesterday still shape today. Inspired by true events. "Forges new paths toward peace and understanding." ~Midwest Book Review. 4.7 stars, 16 ratings. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Robert Johnston, a New York lawyer at the OSS, and Sarah Leach, a Royal Navy lieutenant with MI6 (code name “Delilah”) meet at an intelligence briefing. Afterwards, they quickly fall in love—and into danger as they track a German double agent, monitoring RAF Bomber Command missions, and rendezvousing with French Resistance fighters. 4.1 stars, 45 ratings on Goodreads. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Eli Asher needs a job. A good job with benefits so he can take care of his family. He thinks he has one but loses it to a member of a secret society that he wants no part of. Until he has no choice but to take a leap of faith that takes him away from his family and on a cross -country adventure doing simple jobs for some incredible people. Along the way, he learns what really matters, adding depth and breadth to his understanding of himself and the world. 4.1 stars, 45 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A collection of six interwoven pieces that tell the life of Maggie. From her Depression-era youth, to the glamorous 1940s of Hollywood and coastal California, to her return to the rural Midwest. Bittersweet and poignant, celebratory and inspiring. 4.3 stars, 48 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

The poems within this volume have been called contemplative and poignant portraits drawn from the everyday. The themes of leave-taking, the passage of time and loss—of people, places, and things—are a principal focus, and all are adeptly captured in this highly accessible collection. "A collection worth celebrating." ~John Muro, author of the Pastoral Suite. Coming Oct. 15. $20.99 - PRE-ORDER NOW / 

Small town, big dreams. A poignant coming-of-age story about three beautiful teenage sisters and the young boy who comes to spend the summer with them. And So We Dream is about stepping into a world of beauty, wonder, longing, and, ultimately, transformation. “A lucidly described coming-of-age tale [with] a mysterious, almost mythic feminine glamour.” ~Kirkus Reviews. 4.5 stars, 186 ratings. From $0.99 - 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 / 

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 / 

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 /