Today's Featured Books

Fan Mail by Joseph Lewis

Book of the Day

A multi-layered coming-of-age story about a family of adopted brothers, embedded in a gripping thriller that will keep the reader guessing who is behind the letters and the car bomb and fearing one or more of the boys may die before the culprit is found. "An emotionally explosive and life-affirming coming of age story..." -BestThrillers.com. 2023 Literary Titan Silver Book Award Winner. Free via KU. From $6.99 SHOP NOW


Why Christians are Wrong About Jesus by John W. Campbell

General Nonfiction

In the much-awaited follow-up to Cross-Examined, trial lawyer John W. Campbell demonstrates why Christians are fundamentally wrong about Jesus. Using the most up-to-date research and findings, Campbell shows why Jesus was not the Jewish Messiah, why the true Jesus was replaced by Paul's Christ of faith, and why Jesus was not resurrected from the dead. Campbell reveals how Jesus came to be severely misunderstood, unwittingly giving birth to a religion he would not have recognized and surely would have opposed. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


The Descendants War: The Complete Series by John Walker

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Books 1-9. Commander Titus Barnes struggles to save his ship. War brews on the horizon and the crew of the TCN Triton get caught in the middle. When they answer a distress call, they end up outmatched and outgunned by an unknown force. This conflict may well push humanity into a new age…or spell the beginning of the end for their race. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 


Dragon Assassin Omnibus by Arthur Slade

Science Fiction and Fantasy

She's an assassin. He's a snarky dragon. Together, they'll take on an empire. "Excellent book! I am really enjoying this YA series. If you enjoy magic, mayhem, danger and promises, you'll enjoy this book." -Shirley B, Amazon Reviewer. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Ben in Charge by Luana Ehrlich

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

A Ben Mitchell/Titus Ray Thriller. When CIA covert operatives Ben Mitchell and Titus Ray attempt to bring a Russian defector to the U.S., their mission turns deadly. Will their relationship survive? Will they survive? “Luana Ehrlich writes another page turner story! I enjoy her writing style, her characters and the twists and turns in the plot. Always look forward to her next book!” -JRose, Amazon Reviewer. 4.8 stars, 350 reviews. From $0.99 SHOP NOW

 


Leaning Into the Abyss by Amie McCracken

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"Maybe it’s always the path not taken which glitters? Rhea’s life choices challenge us to look at our own afresh and distinguish between obstacles and excuses." -Jean Gill. In a parallel universe, Rhea’s husband-to-be Andrew dies on their wedding day, falling from a cliff while her best friend Luke watches. She is besieged by grief, unanswered questions, and the swirling hurricane of demands Andrew’s parents make on her, ordering her to restore a family treasure. From $4.04 SHOP NOW


Spotlight on: Obedience by Liza Snow

Spotlight

Congratulations to Liza Snow on the release of Obedience, the story of a romance between a silk aerialist and his protégé student, set in a fantastical circus-town full of mystery and suspense. 

Tip: In addition to print and e-book formats, Obedience is available in a full-cast narrated audiobook, starring Daniel Zbel and Rapunzaroo. 


Obedience by Liza Snow

NEW RELEASE: April 2023
Available in print, e-book, and audiobook formats

Obedience is a tale of romance and suspense involving Cassandra, the protégé/student, and Chandler, her mentor/teacher. 

Cassandra

Growing up, I was mesmerized by a man soaring the skies: the greatest silk aerialist in the world, Chandler Moreau.

The day before my parents died, they took me to see his circus, and it was then I knew my fate was sealed. I would do everything in my power to perform with them one day. To perform with him.

Little did I realize, he would be far more than I’d ever imagined him being. Far more than just a mentor. He was a man I didn’t want to live without.

And someone I wanted to keep safe from a past that seemed to keep following me.

Chandler

My entire career, I’d been waiting for the right student to take under my wing. A protégé with whom I could share my lifelong journey in the circus.

Little did I know it would be Cassandra Blackstone, a woman who'd grown up admiring me from afar.

I never intended to fall in love with the student I was supposed to protect—from myself and the demons that lurked in my shadows. But sometimes fate has other plans.

My grandfather's taunting words still linger: "Mieux vaut plier que rompre." Adapt and survive.

Those words were not just his adage, but also unmistakably true. A reminder that Cassandra and my shared history seemed to intertwine us more than the silks we’d spent our lives mastering ever could…

About the Author

Liza Snow is a bestselling indie author. She's been putting romance into readers hands for the last seven years and loving every minute of it.

Liza lives with her husband, her two dogs, and her cat, on the west coast of Florida, where she can watch rocket launches from her backyard and is ten minutes from the beach. 

Learn more and sign up for email updates from Liza at her website, and follow her on social media @lizasnowauthor and on her website at www.lizasnowauthor.com. 


Free online event: Hardwiring Happiness

Events

Free online this weekend: Hardwiring Happiness...about the hidden power of everyday positive experiences to change your brain for the better. With Rick Hanson, PhD, psychologist, senior fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times bestselling author. Saturday, April 8, 12:00 CDT. 

“If you take care of the minutes, the years will take care of themselves.” ~Rick Hanson


FREE - The Tenth House by Ashley R Scott

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Ciara wants peace from the strange things happening around her. Taurus has arrived on Earth, and he’s come to end the Guardian line. That includes Ciara, even if she doesn't know it. But Taurus isn't the only threat as an ancient enemy slips from the shadows to join the fight. Ciara can save the world, but can she stay alive long enough to do it? FREE - SHOP NOW


Ponckhockie Union by Brent Robison

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

"A mad fireworks display of global conspiracy and paranoia, haunted synchronicities, shadow-world manipulations of history, tricksters and false guides and the sudden and irreparable rupture of everything normal and stable in one man’s life." -HudsonValleyOne. Benedict Arnold Rose is a documentary filmmaker in a troubled marriage whose history-focused life is suddenly derailed by imprisonment in a dark cell, shadowy assassins with multiple identities, and betrayal. Coincidence and paradox abound as Rose negotiates his passage into a new life. From $3.87 SHOP NOW


The Best is Yet to Come by Tara Alemany

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

After twelve years of living alone as a single parent, Tara hadn’t expected to find love again. So when Frank unexpectedly came into her life, he turned her world upside down. Four months later, his unexpected death brought it to a crashing halt. Join Tara on her journey as she shares the story of their time together and, more importantly, the lessons she learned as she rode waves of unanticipated love and grief to ultimately come to the strongest place she’d ever been in her life. 4.4 stars, 47 ratings. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


Mr. Ultra Mega Love by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

Romance

From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a twisted romance with bad language and a cape. My name is Huff. And after defending my best friend River, I almost die at the hands of her attackers. When I wake up, I'm completely transformed. Big muscles. Strange abilities. Suddenly all the girls are looking at me. Except one. She might actually be afraid of the transformation that saved my life. Just my luck. From $1.99 SHOP NOW


The Salvation Project by Joe Rothstein

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Midwest Reviews says, "Readers seeking thought-provoking political intrigue that operates on both domestic and international soils will relish the approach of the Salvation Project, which embraces elections, murder and conspiracy at the highest levels of office and the heart." 4.5 stars, the second book in the "Tenny Trilogy." - the first is The Latina President. US President Tennyson ("Tenny") runs for reelection unaware her opponent is a front for a murderous international conspiracy bent on taking control and changing the US forever. From $4.99 SHOP NOW


Pearl Fields and the Oregon Meltdown by Drew Faraday

Book of the Day

“A unique and immersive vision of survival.” -Lee Hall. Pearl’s luck as a river merchant went from bad to worse. Bounty hunters tracked her down. Jailers locked her away in a tiny cell. A military court found her guilty of gunrunning. Now she faces her toughest challenge yet—talking her way out of being the next death row inmate hauled out to gallows. “Well-written, gripping, and totally believable. Human nature at its best—and worst.” -Thomas Greenback. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


The Angelic Realm by Dennis Macy

General Nonfiction

Discovering The Spiritual World and It's Healing Powers. “If you’re looking for direction, inspiration or even comfort; read this book!” -Amazon review. Are you fascinated with the spiritual world? Experience the awe and wonder of heaven and become inspired by the true stories and revelations that are revealed to me to deliver to others. Engulf yourself into a peaceful, uplifting and mystifying read. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Avery's Ghost by Annie Dewell

Science Fiction and Fantasy

When seventeen-year-old Evelyn is accidentally poisoned, her only hope is to sign the curious contract of Hart’s Circus— the same place her brother, Avery, vanished before her birth. When she writes newspaper articles for her hapless father, her investigation turns up questions no carnie will answer… and infuriates the tempestuous Manager Hart. Undeterred, she’ll cajole and blackmail her way to the truth— catapulting herself into the crossfire of a plot with explosive consequences. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Becoming A Druid by Mike Mollman

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Grahme has wanted to be a druid for as long as he can remember. Talented but headstrong, he runs afoul of a despotic, mind-controlling mage during his initiation quest. Intrigue and distrust have turned the druids against him. Haggard and hunted, he must make impossible sacrifices or lose everything. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Free online: Mandy Kahn's Peace Class

Events

Online tonight: Peace Class, a free, weekly Zoom-based gathering presented by the Philosophical Research Society and led by Mandy Kahn. Each meeting is a stand-alone lesson, and people are welcome to drop in for one class or to come for the series. You are also welcome to participate in the interactive aspects of the class or to just observe. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pacific Time. 

"There are no dead ends." ~Mandy Kahn


The Lives of Diamond Bessie by Jody Hadlock

Book of the Day

Diamonds aren’t always a girl’s best friend… Sixteen-year-old Annie Moore is forced into prostitution to survive and becomes a much-sought-after demi-mondaine. When she suffers the ultimate betrayal by the man that she hoped would be her savior, she doesn’t let her story end there. Inspired by true events, The Lives of Diamond Bessie is a haunting tale of betrayal and redemption that explores whether seeking revenge is worth the price you might pay. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


More Than Pen Pals by Dana Wilkerson

Romance

“Lighthearted, funny, and sweet!” -Bookstagram review. Leslie and Ash were childhood pen pals, but she never told him she was a girl. Find out what happens when the two meet as adults and she’s forced to reveal her identity. This sweet, closed-door Throwback RomCom from NYT bestselling author Dana Wilkerson reads like a contemporary romance, but it’s set in 1988 when dating was a whole different game. Free via KU. From $1.99 SHOP NOW


My Canvas Bag by Lucas Kinkaid

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

“The book is very emotional; it is well-written, and you actually feel like you're going through the emotional turmoil yourself.” -reader review. Mark’s parents drink too much and he’s often forgotten. He escapes this by spending time in the woods with items he keeps in a canvas bag. Mark gets angry and makes mistakes in his life. He works hard to overcome them. He discovers his ability to write, and his life is changed forever. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


The Secret by Topher Kaler

Children and Young Adult

When their home planet is destroyed, a group of young teens has to grow up very quickly. Led by the charismatic Samantha, a thirteen-year-old with a thirst for adventure, they leave everything they have ever known behind to escape on the newly built spaceship, not knowing if they will ever see their families again. Thrown headlong into a series of tests that push them to their limits, Samantha and her crew come through triumph, terror, and tragedy to discover a secret so shocking, it will turn the entire history of humanity on its head. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


Living Green and the Smoke by Florian Bushy

Children and Young Adult

A story about air pollution, global warming, and teamwork. "Wonderful illustrations and an inspiring message." -Tonya B, Educator, Netgalley. The award-winning book “Living Green and the Smoke” is an adorable book that teaches children about teamwork, nature and conservation, global warming, and climate change. At the beginning of time, when the planet Earth was so new, pure, and clean, our heroes Mrs. Florence and Mr. Florian met for their daily chat. But the forest was dark, hot, and full of smoke. Where was that pollution coming from? “A heartwarming children's book.” -Sue, Goodreads. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 


Her Keeper by Quinn Marlowe

Romance

An investigation she didn't want. A weakness he didn't need. And an alliance that will rock them both to the core. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


My Sister Wants an Elephant by Lynne Podrat

Children and Young Adult

Randy’s sister wants a WHAT?!? And his Mom isn’t flat-out saying no?! My Sister Wants an Elephant is the true story of two siblings who team up to convince their mother to let them own a couple of wild animals as pets and a mother who just might be persuaded. Full of humor and fun, this book is a good lesson in not giving up on your dreams, no matter how truly wild they may be! From $7.99 SHOP NOW