Today's Featured Books

Today's Featured Books include three freebies and books from authors appearing in LitNuts for the first time. Visit the LitNuts website to see all of today's Featured Books. 

Also today, a friendly reminder to check out FOUR giveaways:

• A World of Dinosaurs Giveaway from author Daniel Arenson
• Woodson Falls Mystery Series Giveaway from Andrea O'Connor
• Bundle of 45 Literary, Historical & Book Club Fiction (last day!)
• Bundle of 38 Cozy Mysteries

“I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprising of all, that I could carry it.” ~Cheryl Strayed

Beth gave her father a deathbed promise to be a good wife to her deceased sister’s husband, Daggart. She counted on the sham marriage to help her keep the Roberts family's land. To her horror, Daggart sells the farm to join the Gold Rush. When Daggart forces Beth to follow him to Oregon, Beth must hide her infatuation for the wagon train’s leader. Can she? The first in an epic series of three sections of the Oregon Trail and the three love stories. 4.1 stars, 589 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Congratulations to Jessica Bell and Vine Leaves Press on the release of A Tide Should Be Able to Rise Despite Its Moon, poetry inspired by the special bond between mother and son. 

A Tide Should Be Able to Rise Despite Its Moon

Jessica Bell's poems search for meaning in a world of misconception. They begin with small everyday moments and end with a shift in understanding that not only enlightens but leaves you wondering.

From quiet nights reflecting on the sound of her child's smile to viewing the world from the perspective of a potted tree dreaming of being rooted into true mother earth, A Tide Should Be Able to Rise Despite Its Moon is a collection of raw, honest, modern-day fables that remind readers to look deeper, feel more, and let the world speak for itself.

Praise for A Tide Should Be Able to Rise Despite Its Moon

"A gorgeous collection. Very highly recommended.” ~Readers' Favorite

"Mystical, wise, and original." ~Karen Alghabban, writer

"Jessica Bell has thoroughly explored the topography of parenthood." ~Alan Humm, editor of One Hand Clapping magazine

"Ethereal. Hypnotic. Oracular." ~Amie McCracken, author of Emotionless

"Each compelling meditation on daily life as mother and son blends the earthy with the ethereal." ~Melanie Faith, author of From Promising to Published

Jack & Eva

New Release: February 1
Pre-order now from $3.99


Broody meets bubbly…and a bunch of cuddly tree kangaroos.

Very few people can keep up with Eva Stamford. She’s chatty, volunteers everywhere in the community, and has one passion in life—saving the Lumholtz tree kangaroo before the curse comes true.​

Jack Waller is broody and gruff and couldn’t be more different from Eva. He’s returning to his childhood home to make good on a promise to his mother, but everywhere he goes, Eva is there. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the chemistry intensifying between them. 

Eva needs to stay on Jack’s good side because his property borders the Tree Roo Rescue Park, and any changes he makes might unsettle her furry babies. She needs to tell Jack about the curse and forget about encouraging one final fling. Is there a chance of beating the curse and living a life together? 

Little Blue Box

Book 1 in the Australian at Heart Series
4.6 stars, 48 ratings on Goodreads
From $4.99


A second-chance contemporary romance. Can one little blue box get their lives back on the same path?

There’s one thing missing in Ella’s life—her biological father. All she has is a few clues in a little box and a mother not willing to share anything. Add in her impatience and stubbornness and Ella decides to go about finding him herself.

Zane is used to barrelling his way through life without too much stress. He has a great family, a new career path, and a beloved Ducati motorcycle. When tasked with searching for Ella’s father, Zane discovers a secret that threatens to unravel their lives. 

The attraction between Zane and Ella is flaring up quickly, but all will go up in flames if Zane doesn’t tell Ella what he knows. Will the unexpected twist that comes their way be enough for the head-strong Ella and Ducati-loving Zane to find their way back onto the same path?

The Stone in the Road

Book 2 in the Australian at Heart Series
Five Stars from Readers' Favorite
From $4.99


A heart-warming, secret billionaire contemporary romance.

It’s been eighteen months since Kelly escaped to the Australian outback. The guilt and regret she carries still won’t leave her.

Newly arrived from Boston, Patrick can thank the Australian outback for healing him in ways his affluent and empty life back home could not.

After Kelly discovers she’s inherited her grandfather’s property, she heads north. Patrick lands on her doorstep right when she could use the extra help. Amidst the hard work of untangling vines from the derelict castle, an astonishing history emerges and an unexpected chemistry ignites between them—until Kelly’s parents turn up unannounced, necessitating Patrick's departure. But the chance finding of a precious stone might end up bringing Kelly and Patrick back together. 

The Silk Scarf

Book 3 in the Australian at Heart Series
"An emotional rollercoaster!" ~Goodreads Review
From $4.99


A silken scarf entwines itself around two hearts. Sometimes it unravels... 

Melita’s swimwear is starting to make waves in the industry. Hoping to ride the success, she’s determined to open her own boutique/teahouse. A chance find of a derelict building might be the solution—and she wants Luke to do the renovations.

Down-to-earth tradesman Luke has dreams of his own, determined to be a leader in sustainable green buildings. When Melita offers him the chance to showcase his skills, Luke agrees despite mixed feelings about their past relationship.

When the building's history ends up putting Melita's life at risk, Luke needs to put the past aside and deal with the present—because Melita wants everything she’s worked so hard for, including the man she loves.

About the Author
As a contemporary romance author, Frances loves nothing more than losing herself in a good romance. She's all about helping you forget the housework or the bus to work you're going to miss if you don't put the book down now!

She's devoted to giving her readers an emotional, yet satisfying ride, with a love story that'll melt your heart and keep the pages turning right until the end.

Frances is a finalist award winner in both Australia and overseas. Her awards include:  

• 2016 -  Emerald Finalist - Romance Writers of Australia
• 2019 -  Pacific Hearts Finalist - Romance Writers of New Zealand
• 2019 -  Emily Finalist - West Houston Romance Writers
• 2020 - Valerie Parv Finalist - Romance Writers of Australia
• 2021 -  Mara Finalist - Mid America Romance Writers
• 2022 -  The Koru Award for Best New Book - Romance Writers of New Zealand

LitNuts is cosponsoring a new giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a bundle of 38 Cozy Mysteries + a new eReader (a $450 value!). This giveaway is open to readers worldwide. 

“When someone is mean to me, I just make them a victim in my next book.” ~Mary Higgins Clark

I don’t ask for much, and I know for sure I didn’t ask to communicate with cats. But when I agree to watch my best friend’s cats, that’s exactly what I get for my trouble—well, that and a baffling murder mystery to solve. Now my next-door neighbor is dead under mysterious circumstances, the talking cat is giving me orders, my cat is missing, and somehow it all seems connected. It’s up to me to figure out how and why and solve the murder in a town full of potential suspects. Book 1 in the Cat Aunt Cozy Mystery Series. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

“Compelling, captivating, and unputdownable.” -Amazon review. Mr. Hottie with a Body ghosted me a year ago, but now he’s my new boss AND my fake fiancé. At first, he drives me crazy, but soon his touch is giving me more than just goosebumps. Now I love pretending to be husband and wife. But we pretend too perfectly because I’m staring at a big, fat plus sign. So who's going to tell this playboy he's going to be a daddy? “This hot and steamy book deserves more than 5 stars!” -Amazon review. Don't miss today's Kindle Countdown Deal! From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

It's "last call" for the current LitNuts Deals Giveaway ($50 in Books, Coffee, or Cash to three winners). Enter by January 21 for a chance to win—and be sure to enter these fun giveaways as well:

• Woodson Falls Mystery Series Giveaway
• A World of Dinosaurs Giveaway
• Literary, Historical & Book Club Fiction Giveaway

“Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” ~Boris Pasternak

"Riveting. This book was impossible to put down and impossible to forget." -reader review. Islamic terrorists have obliterated New York City. Awaking to the nightmare, Matt Sheridan makes the quick decision to evacuate his family to rural Vermont. As the situation deteriorates across the United States and society collapses into chaos, the seasoned Army Ranger must navigate an entirely new battlefield to protect his family from impending peril. Prepare yourself for action, intrigue, and hours of lost sleep scrambling to see what happens next. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

Xavier London was the only man Tessa Sands could ever love, but when she finds out that he isn’t the man she thought he was, she is torn between doing what is right and what her heart wants. Believing in second chances, Tessa follows her heart and allows Xavier back into her life. Just when things begin where they left off, her second chance comes to an end when Colin Gates enters her life. Her only hope is that Xavier will find her before she disappears forever. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Structural Wonders Series

$9.95 each
$59.70 set of six



This fascinating series will captivate the inquiring minds of young readers with an up-close look at some of the most incredible architectural wonders of past centuries, including information about the history and construction of each structure, as well as what the site is like today.

Each book also features informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. The entire series is written for reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 5-7.

The six Structural Wonder books include: Angkor Wat, Colosseum, Giza Pyramids, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, and Taj Mahal.

          

New Giveaway: Enter the Woodson Falls Giveaway for a chance to win signed books from author Andrea O'Connor, plus a $25 coffee shop gift card. Enter by February 2. 

While you are waiting to win a signed book, get a free copy of the ebook edition of 18 Lakeview Terrace, Book 1 in the Woodson Falls Series, and begin following the adventures of Gaby Quinn as she tackles mysteries in her small New England town. 

“Never be afraid to sit a while and think.” ~Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun