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 /
Delightful, but more than that. The gentlest book you read this year might also be the most powerful. What do you do when your children are hungry but your husband is more interested in ‘philosophising’ than providing food for his family? The Alchemist meets The Tao of Pooh, except this is a story of real life, where nice ideas are just not enough. Based on characters and anecdotes from one of the earliest texts of Taoism, The Chuang Tzu, it talks of the balance we all need to find. "Entertain, gentle, and refreshing." -Amazon Review. 4.7 stars, 7 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Hearts At War immerses readers in the Qing dynasty's complex world, highlighting a palace filled with intrigue and a village steeped in martial arts. Characters’ lives intersect with the discovery of a mysterious jade slab, plunging their village into a power struggle. Inspired by The Art of War, the story portrays their village's fierce stand against invasion and elevates kung fu to a philosophical level. This book is a tribute to the human spirit's resilience, blending history, culture, and unyielding human strength into an engaging saga. From $5.99 SHOP NOW /
No Boundaries is a collection of short stories, poems, thoughts, and everything in between. Throughout the book, you will read about love, heartbreak, loss, friendship, and family. 4.9 stars, 17 ratings. From $3.89. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Bryce Ackerman returns home from a business trip to Vienna expecting to marry his beloved Aimée. But scandal: she's pregnant. This is 1872, and Bryce is a Victorian gentleman who doesn’t believe in sex before marriage. Aimée, distraught and disgraced, tells him of the officers from two Indian regiments who were certainly not gentlemen when they visited her family home. Outraged and furious, Bryce hunts the soldiers back to India. He seeks revenge for Aimée, and justice for all the other young women victims. It is no easy task. The officers will do anything to escape retribution, and Bryce has to learn to put personal vengeance aside to secure justice for all. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /
John Furst has a bureaucratic job, a loving woman by his side, and a work crew he enjoys. All is going well until he must journey home to face questions around the death of his drug-addict brother. the conflicted family members who remain, and his own ghosts haunting through four generations of small-town minds. Join John as he navigates the complexities of family, love, and self-discovery in a journey that reminds us that, sometimes, it's the journey back that leads us forward. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Julie Engstrom knows that her family needs something different…a different place, different people, different everything as they all struggle to deal with the loss that has changed their lives forever. The last thing she expected was a huge and unexpected windfall to make it possible. Now she just needed to decide what to do and where to go. Includes three complete novels: Home to the Valley, Treasures Found, and Valley Secrets. 4.7 stars, 32 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. 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 /
