A gripping WWII tale with real-life anecdotes. In 1939, as Hitler's Panzers invaded Poland, a nurse named Beryl sent her son to safety in the British countryside. Her husband became a POW, forging a bond with an American pilot. Meanwhile, the husband's interactions with the commandant's wife hold the promise of a new life. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Love and heartbreak interlace this “powerful and moving" coming-of-age story about clashing cultures and complicated relationships. "Supremely readable..." Abroad follows three twentysomethings as they explore new experiences and navigate romantic loves and friendships during the cultural upheaval and sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s. Bittersweet stories for fans of Sally Rooney. 4.1 stars, 66 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
"Take the road less traveled, my son. Always. No exceptions." These are Hannah's words to her child, spoken to reveal the truth of what it takes to live a life of meaning. Most importantly, they are words meant to keep a child away from harm. But when mother and son are visited by an old family friend, his arrival brings with it the potential to uncover dark family secrets always intended to stay hidden. Child of Gilead is an award-winning novel (Booklife Prize in Fiction) and a modern-day parable that seeks to answer, "Do you know me?" From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
"An engaging portrait of two lives filled with human longing and the costs of being different.” ~BlueInk Review. Private Hank Cummings didn’t ask for the fate that befell him during his service in WWll. But when his personal secret was revealed, he recoiled into a life of seclusion and solitude. Thirty years after a chance meeting with an inquisitive thirteen-year-old boy, the two reunite in Hank’s final days. A man and a boy whose lives unexpectedly connect are affected in improbable ways. "Tragedy that morphs into heroism and love, at the end." ~Midwest Book Review. 4.9 stars, 20 ratings. From $7.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
"Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Jennifer Weiner, Osterkamp's incisive prose and expert plotting will keep the reader turning pages late into the night, but the multi-dimensional and authentic characters will stay with you long after." Beautiful Little Furies is a stunning new novel of redemption, reinvention, and female empowerment. 4.5 stars, 85 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Abandoned by his girlfriend, a struggling writer finds himself living out of his car. Desperate to recall the highlights of their relationship, he spends his last bit of money on a trip down memory lane. He visits their favorite bars and restaurants, reading from his notebooks to bring the past back to life. However, as his mind drifts to the early days of falling in love, his current situation takes an alarming turn. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
When was the last time you went on a great and daring adventure? Chock full of mystery, suspense, and intrigue, The Pelican Trees will allow each reader to do just that, with each step of a buried treasure hunt carefully orchestrated by a loving grandfather (already in Heaven) trying to rescue his precious granddaughter and the rest of his family from eternal condemnation. 4.6 stars, 600+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Orphan Abigail Jones wanders her English town on Christmas Eve, 1809. With the help of medical student, Oli Higgins, she recovers from an illness and avoids being sent to the cruel orphanage. Then Oli reveals a secret: he's hiding his Jewish identity and birth name, David, to pursue his profession. As an adult, Abigail is stuck: not Christian enough for the Gentiles, but as a non-Jew, no hope of marrying the man she dreams of, David. Heartbroken, she accepts another man’s proposal but guilt and misery drive her to take drastic actions. "Alina Rubin is an up-and-coming star in the realm of historical fiction. She is a determined and talented writer who knows how to bring history to life through her courageous main characters." ~Colin Mustful, author, historian, editor, and founder of History Through Fiction. From $4.99 SHOP NOW /
Hannah's prayers are answered when she gives birth to a son. Nurturing his intellect becomes her life purpose. Sam’s acceptance to a prestigious boarding schools justifies Hannah's choices, but Sam is glad to be out from under his mother’s close watch—until he stumbles upon evidence of sexual misconduct at the school and must choose between exposing a corrupt world and jeopardizing his mother’s hopes and dreams. 4.1 stars, 280+ ratings. From $0.99 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,she discovers what he never did—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, 1400+ ratings.From $0.99 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. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Most children are afraid of the dark. She knows better. Six-year-old Madeline Galloway knows she's unlikeable. Unlovable. Uncanny. But when she encounters a strange man she believes to be a fallen angel, her abilities might save her life. Or ruin it. Set in coastal North Carolina in the 1940s, this powerful novella can be read as a standalone, or as a prequel to the paranormal/sci-fi novel Daughters of Men. Part Southern gothic, part supernatural suspense, this literary work has a bittersweet ending that will haunt you long after finishing. 4.6 stars, 11 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Walking in the wake of your beloved prodigal's devastation can leave you shell-shocked. Wendy Gorton Hill knows, too well, that indescribable agony. Her heartfelt prayer poems express the anguish she could barely utter after discovering her teen's drug use. With authentic vulnerability, these psalms cover the vast emotions you may experience – embarrassment, helplessness, uncertainty, fear, guilt, anger, regret, and despair. These 62 powerful poems are paired with supplemental scripture and 168 journaling questions. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
The poems in this collection build on a triangulated path that moves between life before, during, and after cancer. Despite compounding loss, disappointment, and destruction, Jenifer DeBellis's narratives reveal that paths forged with love can lead even the wildest creatures out of bewildering terrain. "Fortitude and resilience in spades...a blueprint for bearing the slings and arrows of any human life." ~Iain Haley Pollock, author of Ghost, like a Place.From $21.95 SHOP NOW /
In this collection of poetry, "Jason Stocks captures the rhythms of a vibrant vernacular that is original and authentic. He builds a distinctive world that often turns violent and lovelorn, his rendering clear-eyed and voiced like a blade—and does so while displaying the expansive range of a skilled craftsman. Far more than a sequence of individual poems, Blameforest is a layered and nuanced work of innovative literature to be read in one sitting, and then over and over again." ~Jacob M. Appel, author of Winter Honeymoon. 5 stars, 26 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
After the heartbreaking loss of her mother and a cruel attack by her drunken father, Ella decides that dishonesty is fine when it serves her needs. At a time when wealthy young ladies do little more than embroidery, Ella escapes her luxurious but lonely life, disguises herself as a male medical student, and finds her footing in the university. When she brilliantly saves a patient and gains the approval of a famed professor, she must choose between truth and lies―and distinguish between real and false friends before her pretense is discovered. 4.5 stars, 750+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
It was his eyes that told her. Those blue eyes. Like the water in the Caribbean. Carly is forced to revisit a decision she made more than thirty years ago. If she had known what would happen, would she have chosen differently? An unforgettable story of buried secrets, strained relationships, love, and forgiveness. "Wonderful story of family, secrets, truth and second chances." ~Amazon Review. 4.6 stars, 100+ ratings on Goodreads. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
"2021 Best Contemporary novel." ~Indies Today. "PURGATORY’s real strength lies in Ehrhardt’s…tug at the heartstrings of her readers. ~Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review. "I’m a simple man, a Southern redneck: Kary is CLEARLY a hero, by any criteria [except] armed combat." ~Pat Patterson, Amazon Review. "Elegant literary fiction." ~Dave Rose, Amazon Review. "This novel moved me to anger, compassion, exasperation, understanding, and tears. Ehrhardt is a craftswoman extraordinaire." ~Colm Herron, Irish literary novelist. 4.3 stars, 56 ratings. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Berlin 1948. The economy is broken, the currency worthless, and the Russian bear is hungry. In the ruins of Hitler's capital, former RAF officers and a woman pilot start an air ambulance company that offers a glimmer of hope. But when a Soviet fighter brings down a British airliner, the world teeters on the brink of World War Three. Award-winning novelist Helena P. Schrader tells the backstory of the Berlin Airlift in Cold Peace, the first book of the Bridge to Tomorrow series. "Smart and compelling." ~Kirkus Reviews. Silver Winner, 2023 Readers Favorite Awards. 5.0 stars, 11 ratings on Amazon. From $11.99 SHOP NOW /
A collection of flash fiction that features drama, suspense, and revenge. A prideful woman at an amusement park receives her comeuppance for assuming the worst of a man. Two spouses part ways for good, not without one last twist of the knife in each other's back. A child gets the toy of his dreams, but he might have to give up everything in return. And last but not least, a holy sister sets down on a path she can never take back—but will her vengeance really heal her broken heart? What is done in the dark shall come to the light. Be careful what you wish for. And, most importantly, if you seek vengeance…remember to dig two graves. FREE - SHOP NOW /
A charming story of a Christmas awakening on the eve of WWII. Set in New York City, the young widow Lillian Hapsey and her two sons struggle through an uncertain Christmas season. But Lillian is determined to give her sons a happy Christmas. Rediscovering her touchstone just might be the key to unlocking the excitement and magic of Christmas. "Charming, heartwarming...whimsical and pleasingly old-fashioned throughout" ~Kirkus Reviews. Book 1 in The Christmastime Series. 4.4 stars, 840+ ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
"This story will pull on your heart. Have Kleenex nearby." ~reader review. It's Christmas Eve at Blue Hydrangeas, a Cape Cod inn. While Sara waits for her husband and son to arrive home, a blizzard threatens to close the bridges, stranding all travelers. As she prepares their holiday feast, unexpected visitors arrive, all sharing the common bond of grief. Will Jack make it home for Christmas? Will Santa find two children far from home? Will it ever stop snowing? Chosen as the solo "Medalist Winner" in the Short Story category of New Apple Literary's 2019 Summer eBook Awards. 4.6 stars, 60 ratings on Amazon.From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
Nine stories...set in Ukraine, Russia, Siberia, the United States, Bethlehem, and Tuva. All miraculous and wonder-filled. Based on The Canterbury Tales but set in post-Soviet Ukraine, these are historical, political, and spiritual stories of miracles told by travelers, including the “Midwife’s Tale: A Christmas Story” about the first witness to the Nativity. "5.0 out of 5 stars "A poignant and powerful short story collection." ~Amazon Review. 5.0 stars, 14 ratings. From $4.04 SHOP NOW /
An autobiographical novel about a singer-songwriter and her development as she rebels against her strict suburban upbringing to join the counter-culture in hopes of fulfilling her dream to make it in the music business. Her quest lands her in a series of dangerous situations and narrow escapes. Along the way, she also meets two important guides who help her sort her priorities, take herself seriously, and develop her considerable talents. All inform the heroine's lyrics and narrative voice as she learns to believe in herself, discipline her talent, and turn heartbreak into song. 4.3 stars, 11 ratings. From $4.99 SHOP NOW /
“A nostalgic and often beautiful story. [A] charming ode to growing up in Brooklyn and a subtle love letter to the music of the time.” ~Kirkus Reviews. Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his pain—except for the one thing that might work. Flashing through Daniel’s life, past and present, These Things Happen is an unflinchingly honest account of the inevitable ups and downs of recovery and coming of age. “Raw and compelling," ~Readers’ Favorite. 4.7 stars, 64 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 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, she discovers what he never did—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, 1400+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
"This story will pull on your heart. Have Kleenex nearby." ~reader review. It's Christmas Eve at Blue Hydrangeas, a Cape Cod inn. While Sara waits for her husband and son to arrive home, a blizzard threatens to close the bridges, stranding all travelers. As she prepares their holiday feast, unexpected visitors arrive, all sharing the common bond of grief. Will Jack make it home for Christmas? Will Santa find two children far from home? Will it ever stop snowing? Chosen as the solo "Medalist Winner" in the Short Story category of New Apple Literary's 2019 Summer eBook Awards. 4.6 stars, 60 ratings on Amazon. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
