Today's Featured Books

A rescue Dog's Funny Story. Elliott fears he’ll be sent back to the pound because he’s been fired from his starring role as a pirate dog in the Biffo Chunky Yums Ad campaign. Will he end up being a one-hit wonder? Or will he get a second chance? If you like funny dog stories with a twist, cheeky comedy, and tales of human greed and manipulation, you’ll love how Elliott navigates this tale! 4.2 stars, 61 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Nothing ends up quite the way Nate expects when he meets the beautiful blond with the big blue eyes. Callie’s pretty smiles hide secrets—deep, dark mysteries that have the potential to rip apart their lives. Book 1 of The Carter Island Trilogy. 4.5 stars, 7400+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Part One, The Only Hope. 300,000 years ago, Mars was dying. Once a rich planet full of life, now it's quickly heading towards extinction as its magnetic field fails. To save Mars, Captain Franz Leir must find Raidem, a rare element that can reignite the atmosphere and save all life on Mars. 4.3 stars, 46 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide for Today's Reader. The stories in the Bible can feel distant, but this guide walks readers through the gospels, letters, and revelation in a way that is easy to follow, accessible, and deeply meaningful. A simple, practical, and clear guide that goes through each chapter in a straightforward, understandable way. From 9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Free online: Heritage Book Club. Join the New York Public Library and author Natalie Bakopoulos for a discussion of Archipelago, a stirring and impeccably balanced novel of self-discovery. Thursday, September 18, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ET.

"We are interconnected...in the most absolute tranquility or in the midst of tumultuous events.” ~Natalie Bakopoulos, Scorpionfish

Unlock your full sales potential with Raise Your Sales Game. Master communication, uncover hidden client needs, boost confidence, build your personal brand, and apply innovative techniques to win more deals and elevate your career. Your sales transformation starts here. 4.8 stars, 224 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

When their mother falls gravely ill, the mysterious Cheval triplets leave their safe cottage to seek a cure in the enchanted Mystic Wood. There, magic and menace entwine as they face shadows, secrets, and fear itself in this moving tale of sisterhood, bravery, and love that lights even the darkest paths. Book 1 in the Magic and Mage Series. 4.0 stars, 350+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

What family secrets is a portrait of Eva Braun hiding? Fifty years after World War II, Anna is plunged into the treacherous world of the Munich girl, her mother's confidante—and Hitler's lover—and uncovers a tangled web of family secrets. “Historical fiction that reads like a memoir.” ~Philadelphia Inquirer. 4.2 stars, 1500+ ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Earth, 10,504 B.C.E. A deadly asteroid sent by alien gods is about to strike Ancient Atlantis. The ruling elites rush to build ark-ships to flee to the stars, leaving the impoverished masses to perish. Street-smart sixteen-year-old Semmi must discover her own abilities to win a place for herself and her loved ones on the Ark. Dawn of the Atlantis Grail Book 1. 4.7 stars, 67 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Short essays about everyday life that sparkle with humor, pathos, and optimism. "A mash-up of David Sedaris, Jim Gaffigan and Rick Reilly.” ~The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Whether he's explaining how he lost his two-year-old son at the mall or revealing the real reason he donated a kidney, Sollisch is a master storyteller and a keen observer of human behavior. "An impressive debut. Our verdict: get it.” ~Kirkus Reviews. 5.0 stars, 35 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Discover the extraordinary. Twelve unforgettable emerging writers. Three bestselling authors. Stunning illustrations. Writers of the Future Vol. 41 delivers award-winning sci-fi and fantasy—from dystopia to hopepunk, robot noir to cosmic horror. Perfect for fans of Crichton, Sanderson, Wells, VanderMeer, and Blake Crouch. “Excellent stories. Showcases the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre.” ~Library Journal. 4.8 stars, 100+ ratings. From $1.99 - SHOP NOW /

Charlotte London gave up her identity for fame. Nicolas Bell gave up fame for an authentic life. Neither got what they wanted. Now, haunted by each other’s voices, they chase echoes of the same magical place, Sky Lake. As their stories intertwine, they uncover a hidden past, a shared legacy, and a chance to reclaim the truth of who they are. 4.9 stars, 15 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

New release: It's 1946 and Black Lake has been named the worst city to live in, again! Gangsters run the city in cahoots with corrupt officials. Desperate characters try their best to escape a city that nobody can leave. Hitmen, disillusioned boxers, femme fatales, and lowlife hoods all stake a claim to the city. Who will survive, and what will be left of them? From $4.99 - SHOP NOW /

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on books of The Medicine Man Series from author Karen Kay, a collection of historical romance novels set in the Old West and filled with heroes and heroines who will capture readers' hearts. 

"Karen Kay's passion for Native American lore shines through." ~Publishers Weekly

"Exciting historical romance." ~Midwest Book Review

She Paints My Soul

Can her love heal the medicine man's heart?

In spite of her fear of Indians, Sharon Wells travels from her home in St. Louis to Indian Territory in the northwest, along with her fiancé and her friend Amelia, who is determined to return to Blackfoot Country. An orphan, Sharon yearns to be married and have a family of her own. She’s loyal to her fiancé, even when he carelessly puts her life in danger.

Strikes Fast, of the Crow People, was once on the path to becoming a medicine man, but he has lost his way. When nearly all his family were killed in a Blackfoot raid, he went on the warpath to avenge the ghosts of his murdered family. But he has carried revenge too far, and the blood of innocents has left him feeling no longer human, without empathy or sympathy. But the beautiful white woman, Sharon, ignites a spark in him. When she’s captured in an Indian raid and her fiancé does nothing, Strikes Fast hopes his heroic deed of rescuing her might return him to the good graces of the Creator, from whom all medicine men receive their powers.

Strikes Fast’s handsome masculinity calls out to Sharon, as her beauty and her kindness calls to him. Trapped together in a blizzard, surrounded by danger, and despite the many reasons they shouldn’t be together, their growing love is undeniable. Can they find a way to heal one another and create the family each of them is longing for?

She Brings Beauty To Me

A woman deserted. A troubled warrior. A passion denied.

1855. When eighteen-year-old Czanna Fehér is forced to flee her home in Hungary, she journeys with her younger siblings and her father's manservant to Montana in search of her cousin. Mourning for her recently deceased parents, she sings a prayer to the grand, Montana mountains. From the first moment Stands Strong hears Czanna singing, he is transfixed. 

When the family's hired guide steals their money and runs, her father's servant pursues the man, leaving Czanna desolate and in charge. She and and her siblings cannot survive in this land without help, so when Stands Strong comes to her aid, she realizes she must trust this man.

Lakota born but raised by the Blackfeet, Stands Strong descends from a long line of medicine men. But this legacy seems to have skipped over him, and he has instead become an expert scout. When Czanna attempts to hire Stands Strong as their guide, offering him the "evil gold rock" as payment, he suggests marriage to him instead. Can two people from incompatible cultures come together? Or are their star-guided paths meant only to briefly cross?

She Belongs In My World

Beauty, Treachery, and an Untamed Wild Love

Liliann Varga had been too young the first time she met and fell head-over-heels in love with the Blackfeet Medicine Man, First Rider, the man who saved her father’s life. Besides, he was newly married to a woman of his own tribe. But years later, when Liliann’s husband has committed a terrible aggression against her, First Rider once enters her life.

First Rider has come to heal Liliann, not to seduce her. But his reaction to the grown-up Liliann, the little girl who used to be his shadow, is entirely masculine and sensual. He nearly lost his mind after his first wife was captured and killed by an enemy tribe. Could Liliann be his second chance at love?

Enacting a “scout’s revenge” against Liliann's cruel husband would leave the man alive but broken, and it would also set Liliann free. But just as their love deepens, a report emerges: First Rider's wife is still alive. To discover the truth or lies of the rumor, they embark on a dangerous journey through the Backbone-of-the-World Mountains. Can they survive the treacherous journey and find a world where they both belong?

    

Free online: Rogue Reads, a fun online event where authors discuss their latest novels. Tonight's line-up includes Isabella Maldonado and Jeffery Deaver, authors of The Grave Artist; Lou Berney, author of Crooks; and Alyssa Maxwell, author of Murder at Arleigh. Monday, September 15, 7 p.m. EST.

"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience." ~Frank Herbert, Dune

New release in contemporary fiction: Reverend Wesley Aames, untested as a spiritual leader, finds himself entangled in church intrigue and the repercussions of a teen suicide. With tensions simmering and his own personal crisis on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher. Wesley must confront both his inner demons and external threats, or risk losing everything. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

It started with a million dollar bid for a night alone with him. He's dark, commanding, and the most desirable older man I've ever met. In fact my mysterious bidder had me wanting to do things I'd never admit. And I did them willingly, secure in the thought I'd never see him again. Boy was I wrong. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Antonov bratva, four bratva billionaires ruling their city and captivating the hearts of their women. 4.4 stars, 4200+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

New Release: An Age Gap, Arranged Marriage Romance. I’m not his bride. I’m his property. Our marriage is a contract—signed in blood, paid for in power. Dima Petrov, Bratva royalty, claims without asking. I’m meant to bear his heir, stay out of his way, but his touch makes me crave him. When enemies take me, Dima hunts them down. I’ll be his, body and soul. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

"Heartrending and humorous." ~Kirkus Reviews. A Hoffer Award Grand Prize Finalist. In the tradition of Frank McCourt and Angela's Ashes, Donald Dempsey chronicles one boy's ordeals with poverty, religion, and physical and mental abuse as he attempts to come of age with only his street smarts and sense of humor to guide him. 4.4 stars, 300+ ratings. From $1.79 - SHOP NOW /

Free online: Poetry Lit! Festival. Join for a full day of poetry with multiple readings and panel discussions throughout the day. Saturday, September 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. 

“Whatever you do, don’t be boring.” ~Anne Sexton

Practical Philosophy for a Life Without Limits. Unlock the power of philosophy in everyday life—gain clarity of thought, live with intention, and face challenges with wisdom and strength. 5.0 stars, 23 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

The Crimson Deathbringer Series of nine novels blends breathtaking action sequences with mischievous humor. If you enjoy Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and space opera sagas, this series is for you, full of nerve-wracking space battles, memorable characters, formidable antagonists, and Game of Thrones style twists. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

A fresh new fantasy adventure novel based on actual historical events and characters, this coming-of-age tale celebrates friendship, imagination, mythical worlds, and self discovery that readers are finding both inspirational and life-changing. In the tradition of classics like Alice in Wonderland but full of new wonders, twists, and unforgettable characters, and as warmly nostalgic as a down comforter. 5.0 stars, 13 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Relatable Anecdotes from a Once-Frazzled Parent. Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for nonfiction, this collection is filled with parenting stories to make readers laugh out loud. “Perfect for exhausted moms who need reassurance that they’re not alone, dads who could use a reminder that yes, this happens to everyone, and even soon-to-be parents who have no idea what they’re getting themselves into.” ~Literary Titan. From $2.16. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

New York Times Bestseller. "Vincent's poignant decision to donate Maya's organs will resonate with even hard-boiled readers." ~Booklist. Eleanor Vincent raised Maya and Meghan as a single parent. Then at age 19, Maya mounts a horse bareback on a dare, falls, and is left in a coma. Ultimately, Eleanor chooses to donate Maya's organs. Years later, she is able to hear Maya's heartbeat in the chest of the heart recipient. "Powerful prose with a meaningful and memorable message." ~Lee Gutkind, Founder, Creative Nonfiction Magazine. 4.3 stars, 494 ratings. From $6.99 SHOP NOW /