Free online: WeHo Reads. Presented by the City of West Hollywood's Arts Division (WeHoArts), the series opener for WeHo Reads 2024 will feature authors celebrating their inspirations and examining how their work intersects with literary luminaries during Black History Month. Participating writers will include Rachel Howzell Hall, Lisa Teasley, Jervey Tervalon, and Tamika Thompson. Wednesday, February 7, 8-9:30 PM CST.
"Think before you speak. Read before you think." ~Fran Lebowitz
Living in a small town where everyone knows your business isn’t easy. But when your dad is the business everyone talks about, it’s even harder. When Willa Montgomery becomes collateral to pay off her dad’s debt to local playboy Jameson Drake, she realizes things can always get worse. Book 1 in the Sweet Dreams series. 4.3 stars, 3500+ ratings. FREE - 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 /
Finding a present for his friend has Little Raccoon searching high and low. Will he ever find the perfect gift? "This is a sweet and beautiful tale of friendship and kindness told from the creative perspective of a little raccoon. My son was intrigued and wanted more." ~Amazon Review. 4.6 stars, 35 ratings on Goodreads. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Navy SEAL Rip McConnell is employed as a bodyguard. He hears that Lela Cabelo has discovered evidence that could get her killed. She is alone and on the run, so he offers protection. Rip falls deeply in love with her, and his worst fear is that he will fail to save Lela from the deadly cartel. 4.5 stars, 449 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
In the shadows of global espionage, Adam Knight, Penumbra Division's best covert operative, must balance the moral line for the greater good. Injured, yet indispensable, Knight chases a murderer, thought dead, across the world, after a scientist's killing in Greece. Facing lethal foes, he uncovers a secret weapons program threatening the global order. This gripping espionage saga, akin to Clancy, Child, Ludlum, Flynn, and Fleming, races against time, where every truth and treachery collide in a high-stakes global game. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
"A terrifically entertaining, complex, and original fantasy." ~Kirkus Reviews. In this coming-of-age story, 19-year-old Lilla is a sassy princess and rebel-in-disguise, fighting for the freedom of refugees. The arrival of the mysterious and ruggedly handsome Callum brings news of a bigger battle: the Era War between the two ruling archgods that threatens not only Lilla's home world but everyone else's in the Seven Galaxies. Lilla must learn to control her magic and defeat the dark god before He finds her. Book 1 in the series. 4.3 stars, 4300+ ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Four full-length romance books about billionaires in a small town in one box set. If you love surprise babies, fake marriages, secret relationships, office romances, and hot heroes stuck with feisty heroines, then you'll love the Blue Ridge Mountain Billionaires box set. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Free online: Barnes & Noble Book Club discussion with Amy Jo Burns, author of Mercury, which was the January B&N Book Club pick. Tuesday, February 6, 2 PM CST.
"Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous." ~Bill Moyers
Gentle loner Phil Kyle leaves his successful career and retreats to an isolated cabin. He finds friendship with an enigmatic priest and the possibility of romance with a seemingly reserved woman that helps reconcile the voices of his savage past. But an unthinkable tragedy threatens to return Phil to an inner world of neurotic dread. A "thoughtful journey towards mental health." ~Booklife Reviews.From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Every decision you make—from your partner, to your house, and even your morning coffee —is a financial decision. Financial Insight focuses on learning how to make the best decisions for you, wherever you are, from today moving forward, without judgment. Jodi Carter, a Certified Public Accountant, has spent over three decades working with individuals and small business owners on their quests to financial freedom. Jodi guides you to financial freedom by focusing on your goals so you can journey through life’s financial milestones with confidence. 5.0 stars, 59 ratings. From $6.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Failure could mean a long pine box...and that just isn’t an option. Left orphaned in the American Old West, three teen brothers, Allen, Paul, and Chet, grapple with survival after their uncle abandons them in pursuit of gold. An opportunistic rival moves in, coveting their father’s ranch. United by adversity, the brothers fight to save the only legacy left—their land. Determined in their resolve, the trio confronts the challenges of manhood and learn to stand firm against greed. From $1.47 SHOP NOW /
Do you struggle with big questions like what is Truth? Or even smaller ones, like how to make a difficult choice? Maybe you need to step back… about 2,000 years to go forward. This deep dive into Socrates and Plato’s lives and teachings presents a fresh perspective for those striving for success, work-life balance, meaning, and direction. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Doris Watson, a reclusive engineer, goes on a blind date, kills a syndicate hitman, acquires a psychic child, and gets recruited as a spy. That was one hell of a night out. She is not a super spy, she is not a trained assassin, she is someone real and much more dangerous, a smart woman pushed into a corner. Her lonely existence is shattered as headstrong men cross her path. Dangerous men with dangerous needs. Some days you shouldn't leave the house. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Special Access catapults you into a pulse-pounding journey through a world of corruption, where survival hinges on unmasking a sinister truth. Mark A. Hewitt's gripping inaugural installment in the Duncan Hunter Thriller series delivers a relentless political thriller that will leave you breathless. Read the first three books for only 99¢ each! From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Invaders have torn apart Omeera. What happens next will bring you on a journey of betrayal and love—both lost and found—and of unlikely allies and secret enemies. Wren goes on a trek that takes him to places he has never been and some he never wants to go back to. He meets great and terrible people and goes through changes he never thought were possible. Farm hand to Hero, read to find out more! From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Free online: LitCon Virtual Author Expo, a unique opportunity to connect with writers from the comfort of your own home. Immerse yourself in a virtual world filled with captivating stories, engaging discussions, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Saturday, February 3, 10 AM - 4 PM CST.
“Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.” ~Dorothy Parker
Eight months after the showdown that nearly cost him his life, Danny Coogan, a Montana Fish and Game Officer, faces a new threat to his community—and his career. It starts with a dead steer. Which happens to be near the body of a dead rancher. If you like mysteries and crime stories with resilient heroes, slam-bang action, and nail-biting suspense spiked with a splash of wilderness humor, you’ll love this second book in the Coogan Mystery series. 4.6 stars, 43 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Retired detective Tobias “Swede” Atkins is in for a rollercoaster ride. Battling post-coma challenges, a perplexing ex-wife, and accusations of arson, his world spirals into a tangled web of suspicions and doubts. As he navigates a town on the edge of chaos, a woman’s desire to turn a restaurant into a battleground unravels a historic murder and concealed secrets fanned by the mountain’s fiery whispers. Swede discovers the past haunts the present and truth is as elusive as mountain winds. 4.8 stars, 18 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Discover Sarah A. Denzil's page-turning domestic thrillers and psychological fiction. From secrets to lies to murder, you'll find an emotional rollercoaster of suspenseful drama within these pages. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
What if your future would no longer be a mystery to you? What would you do? Detective Rok Kopitar's life is turned upside down. His worldview and his common sense are being defied by an adversary who seems to know everything about him. From the moment he discovers an obscure icon on his desktop, everyday life seems to unravel. Everything he holds dear appears to slip through his fingers and is about to disappear from his life. Unless he manages to make the right defining decisions. Buckle up! From $0.99. 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 /
"A mind-blowing book!” ~Amazon review. Are you curious about the afterlife? Are you interested in how to identify signs or messages that your departed loved ones may be trying to send you? Are you interested in what the future may hold for us? Discover the healing power of spirituality and faith in Demystifying Enlightenment: Messages, Signs, and Predictions From The Spiritual World. "An easy read... beautifully written and informative. This book provides lots of hope for those who are grieving. I highly recommend it." ~Amazon review. 4.1 stars, 47 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
It all begins on New Year’s Eve when a sorcerer named Rhyfel breaks into the Tower of London, where he believes the Jewel of Power is stored. When he discovers it is not there and has been set up by another rival group, he sets out to find the last Merlin descendant and the Jewel before they can. Another secret society of modern knights, called the Green Man, protectors of the English crown, Merlin's descendants, and the Jewel, must now stop either of these groups from achieving their goals. In the shadow of an erupting volcano are many secrets. The rainforest of this tropical island hides dangers and salvation. Who will be destroyed? Who will be saved? Where is the Jewel? From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
