Today's Featured Books
First Dibs Editors Salon
Join us for the kick-off of this year's First Dibs Editors Salon series! In this exclusive preview, you'll learn about four of the most exciting books releasing this season in a conversation with the editors who helped shape and publish them.
February 17 at 7:00 pm ET on Zoom | REGISTER - Space is Limited
Shella City by Bader N. S.
In a city built by fashion. Randal the model and the CEO of Domainia made a new image for Shella City that took it to the top of the world while his lover, Model Megan found herself fallen behind him. Beneath the glamour, flames smolder and flare; the models working with the powerful Domainia Agency chase different image goals and endure fierce competition, until they encounter with a hidden circle plotting against Domainia’s growing control over Shella City. This movement caused everything in Shella to be torn apart. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Raven's Song by Serenity Rayne

What happens when your mother is the Queen of the Marzana Empire and your father is a legendary war drake? Simple—everyone expects the world of you.
Raven thought she could blend into the background at Dragonis Academy, living the "normal life" her royal parents desperately wanted for her. But normal doesn't exist when you're dragon royalty at a school where shifters train for war, and ancient feuds simmer beneath polished academy halls. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
A Couple's First Ten Years by Ebun and David Haastrup
Every vow sounds beautiful at the altar. But what happens when life tests the promises you made? In A Couple’s First Ten Years, David and Ebun Haastrup offer a faith-based guide for couples navigating one of the most formative seasons of marriage. Drawing from their own journey, they blend real-life stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help couples build a strong, connected, and resilient marriage in the early years and beyond. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Remember Me by Abraham Randall
"A hauntingly beautiful debut." —NewInBooks. Gabriel fled Chicago to find silence. Instead, he found a mirror. In Bogotá, he meets Mateo, a Venezuelan refugee who challenges his hollow safety. As their worlds collide, Gabriel must decide how far he will go to risk everything for a man who might already be a ghost. "The settings are pure cinema." —Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars) From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Saintsville by Rory Surtain
A summoned warrior and a grief-stricken witch collide in a city under siege. Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files and Kim Harrison's The Hollows series, Saintsville blends gothic horror, urban fantasy, and crime noir in a tale of divided loyalties, dark magic, and the river that runs through it all. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Her Valentine's Ruin by Kai Lesy

My brother’s best friends run an exclusive billionaire sex club.
Their Valentine’s offer?...
Pure. Ruin.
Haus of Sin is an invitation-only winter playground for powerful men with dangerous appetites.
A lavish, snow-locked retreat tucked deep in the Maine wilderness.
No one gets in by accident.
I didn’t.
I was chosen. As their private chef.
By the three men who own it.
My brother’s best friends. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Ancilla (The Magnum Opus Book 1) by Sera Drake

See why so many critics and readers have been giving Ancilla four and five star reviews!
The early 1990s in decaying, rust-belt Ohio sets the stage for a powerful tale of a woman grappling with the confines of sexuality, religion, and societal expectations.
She had it all - riches, a college honors program scholarship, a girlfriend - until her conservative, hyper-religious parents found out about the girlfriend and made her choose between conversion therapy and disownment. That was the end of her academic career. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Trapped in Time by Lee Hardesty

When an adventurer is trapped in the distant past, the only person who can save him is his own granddaughter. The problem? She hasn’t been born yet.
When John Hamman found the time machine, he didn’t know what adventures it would lead him on, and he could not predict the sequence of events that would strand him in the distant past. Can he shape a future that will one day save him from his own mistakes? From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Dirty Disciple™: Jesus and Nothing Else By Matt Fagioli

Let's skip the religious bullsh*t.
You're one moment away from hearing God's voice. Not someday when you're more spiritual—right now. In the mess. In the fear. In the middle of your actual life.
This raw, unfiltered guide strips away everything standing between you and Him. No formulas. No ten steps. Just honest stories from a guy who heard angels in a Roman hotel room and finally learned to follow Jesus instead of trying to figure everything out himself. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Under Construction by Lisa Looms
She’s a full-on curvy ray of sunshine, with a sharp tongue. He's a grumpy builder built like a rugby player, broad, tattooed and rough around the edges. A spicy, romcom, enemies to lovers. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
No Promises, No Lies by Aj Wilding

I took her to get revenge, but now I want so much more. Rory Kostalova was never part of the plan. Kidnapping the Russian mafia princess was a move for control, a way to gain the upper hand in a brutal war. She was meant to break, to bend to my will like everyone else. But Rory is different—strong, fiery, untouchable. What started as a way to get even turns into something darker, something neither of us can control. She stirs the chaos inside me, makes me crave her in ways I shouldn’t. . 4.5 stars, 2000+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Deadwood Chronicles: The Crimson Cage by P.V. Bousfield

Discover the award winning book "The Deadwood Chronicles: The Crimson Cage" with over 1,500 copies sold worldwide. A Heart-Pounding Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Adventure Where Freedom Comes At A Cost.
In a world forever changed by The Great Shift, humanity grapples with a harsh new reality where women are reduced to mere property—commodities to be bought and sold. Amid this dystopian nightmare, the sinister Carnival Diablo emerges as a harrowing symbol of terror and enslavement, presided over by the enigmatic and ruthless Ringmaster. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Reading and Writing with Poetry for Spiritual Support
The Inspired Mission of the Arts & Healing Resiliency Center is to Honor & Practice the Caring Art of Human Connection. "Follow Your Arts Heart" workshops support mental health well-being by nurturing creative expression and resilience with the strength of community.
Feb 9 · 2:30 AM GMT+5:30 - Reserve a spot
The Amazing God by Horace Williams Jr
The Amazing God by Horace Williams Jr. is a sincere, uplifting look at faith, and it is a beautiful book that will warmly encourage believers to keep steady in their own walk. Williams uses a conversational, open tone that feels a bit like a chat with a caring friend instead of just reading a book. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Getting Close by Warren Flynn
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
Getting Close draws readers into the mind of a man who learns the most dangerous predator is the one staring back.
Callan survives on precision and control. He makes his living removing problems the justice system refuses to touch. Killing is quiet for him. Personal. Efficient. His way of forcing order onto a chaotic world.
That order falters when he meets Detective Tricia Langley of the Key Biscayne Police Department. Intelligent. Disarming. Relentless. She looks at him like she already knows the truth. He should walk away. Instead, he keeps her number. From $13.99 – SHOP NOW /
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
The mystery that started it all—reimagined. In this authentic 1930s edition, meet the original Nancy Drew: a bold, independent 16-year-old who isn’t afraid to chase suspects in her roadster or outsmart the police. Far grittier than later revisions, this is the feisty character the author first intended. Featuring exclusive contemporary AI illustrations by Quill Echo, this stunning visual edition breathes new life into Nancy’s first case. Experience the legend. See the mystery. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Claimed By A Damaged Ex-SEAL by Aria McDow

I never meant to fall for the brooding, ex-Navy SEAL the town called a murderer.
The day I ran—my baby in my arms, nearly empty diaper bag, and fear twisting my guts—I didn't expect a savior.
Enter Bryden Carter. Reluctant billionaire heir. The town's dark legend. The only empty seat on that 24-hour bus to Florida was next to him.
When my violent ex finds us, Bryden's promise is lethally calm: no one touches what's mine.
His solution? A fake engagement to scare off my stalker and restore his shattered reputation. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Solomon's Scrolls by Richard Turner
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror
When Kim Swiftwater, an aspiring thief, and Connor North, the leader of an anti-poaching team, are thrust together, they must put their differences apart to find the truth behind a legend dating back to the First Crusade. Following clues from Paris, Switzerland, Thailand, and beyond, Kim and Connor need to remain one step of a shadowy organization intent on finding the biblical treasure worth trillions of dollars. FREE – SHOP NOW /
The Asteroid Heist by Rex Hurst

The Asteroid Heist is a crime science fiction novel about desperate beings willing to take the ultimate risks. It’s a violent place, where a single laser blast can change the fate of millions. The story asks a fundamental question: How much, and who, are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want? FREE – SHOP NOW /
Spotlight on Call the Wind Mariah by W.W. Hennemann
It’s November 2055. Climate change has dramatically altered the planet. Coastal cities have been inundated by a dramatic ten-foot rise in sea level, far greater and far sooner than the climate models had anticipated. Large inland cities have become islands of civilization in a sea of anarchy caused by mass migrations and armed conflicts.
Call the Wind Mariah is a gripping, emotionally charged voyage through a near-future world undone by climate disaster—and a timeless story of resilience, humanity, and the search for love and safe harbor in a storm-tossed world. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
About the Author
W.W. Hennemann is an award-winning novelist and author. He has a PhD in Zoology from the University of Florida and forty years of experience in academia and the medical device industry.
W.W. has a lifelong passion for and fascination with the natural world in general and the sea in particular. He has skippered sailboats in and around Florida and the Bahamas, including several sometimes serene, sometimes harrowing crossings of the Gulf Stream and the Florida Straits.
W.W. has numerous scientific publications and medical device patents to his name and likes to infuse his writing with snippets of biological and scientific fact and conjecture. He has traveled to every continent, lived in four states and three countries and currently resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Grants Information Session: Literary Projects, Toronto Arts Council
Through its Literary Projects Program, Toronto Arts Council (TAC) provides funding to professional, non-profit, Toronto literary organizations and collectives to pursue one-time or time-limited literary projects involving production, presentation, magazine publishing and other activities that contribute to the development of the literary arts in Toronto. The City of Toronto supports this program through a funding allocation approved annually by Toronto City Council. You may apply in one of two categories described below. The maximum grant available in all categories of this program is $8,000.
TAC will not fund 100% of the project budget. Applicants must indicate a range of revenue sources, which may include donated goods and services. Applicants may receive less than the full amount requested. Feb 25 · 10:30 PM GMT+5:30
Cypress and Steel by Darrell King
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

In the swamps of 1931 Florida, the law does not protect the innocent. It protects the powerful.
Cyrus Gables survived the Great War only to return home to a state determined to erase him. When a corrupt governor’s private enforcers move to seize his land and silence witnesses, Cyrus and his wife Kay are forced into open rebellion. What begins in the shadows of the Ocklawaha explodes into a violent chase across New Orleans, the bayou, and the corridors of federal power. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Fool's Gold by Bruce Lewis

"The clarity in your breakdown of AI-driven scams and the way you separate real PR voices from synthetic nonsense is exactly what so many authors have been desperate for without knowing how to articulate it. You didn’t sugarcoat it. You didn’t sensationalize it. You made it usable. That’s rare.”—Harris Lace Tyconey (example of an AI-generated fake review)
AI-generated scams are spreading faster than authors can spot them.
Fool’s Gold—AI's Assault on Indie Authors is the first practical, real-world guide that exposes how scammers are using artificial intelligence to target writers with fake promotions, phony marketing packages, impersonated influencers, and automated ‘publicists’ that look shockingly real. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Missy's Voice by Karen Goeller

Missy’s Voice is a children’s book about a young singer who is tormented daily by bullies. The torment stems from jealousy. from kids at school. Missy reaches her breaking point, but she eventually learns that everyone is likable and valuable. The bullies in this book learn that bad behavior is not rewarded. From $29.95 – SHOP NOW /

