Today's Featured Books

Man versus machine. Or is it monster versus something worse?

In a pulse-pounding race against an adversary with infinite processing power and the ability to manipulate reality itself, Axton must confront two terrifying questions: Who—or what—is hiding behind Charlie Moore's ghost? And what happens when the real threat is something humanity hasn't even imagined yet?

A cutting-edge techno-thriller exploring rogue AI, deception, neural enhancement, cyberterrorism, and the singularity.
For readers who loved Blake Crouch's Dark Matter, Brad Taylor's tactical thrillers, A.G. Riddle's sci-fi conspiracies, and Michael Crichton's technology-driven suspense. Singularity Point delivers non-stop action, credible AI science, and a hero who may be humanity's last hope—or its next nightmare. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

**** “Jade has written another wonderful Vampire Romantasy. I'm so excited for this series.”
***** “The tension and slow burn between Mia and Jude had me feeling it in my bones and frustrated in all the right ways.”
***** “…the connection between Mia and the vampire she shouldn’t want is written with real emotional weight. It’s fast, immersive, and sets up a world I’m already invested in continuing.”

A luxury yacht. A violent storm. A forbidden island that should not exist.

Mia Kennedy takes a one-month job on a billionaire’s yacht to escape her broken life, thanks to her best friend and chef, Axel. A burned-out ER nurse, she wants some down time and a change of scenery. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

In the heart of Souls River, where whispers linger and secrets fester, the quaint town is shaken to its core when a blood-spattered farm becomes the stage for a chilling mystery.

All eyes turn to Gus Olson, a hardworking man with a reputation tarnished by the disappearance of the captivating waitress, Annabelle.

As law enforcement and the tight-knit community unite in their conviction of Gus as the ruthless killer, a lone defender emerges in the form of a dedicated attorney. Faced with countless dead ends and a town brimming with suspicion, the tenacious lawyer, Horace Van Zinga, embarks on a relentless quest to unearth the truth and prove Gus's innocence. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Seeing the future should make Jay unstoppable. Instead, it makes him a target

In a neon-drenched city ruled by screens, surveillance, and corporate control, Jay’s glimpses of what might happen next are impossible to ignore and even harder to survive.

GEAR, the most powerful tech corporation in the world, claims to be humanity’s greatest protector. They deliver global education, advanced technology, and a safer society. To the public, they are heroes. To Jay and his friends, they are something far more dangerous. From $5.99 – SHOP NOW /

Adam Hammond is at home with his wife, Addy, and son, Tate, when the end of the world begins. The sirens that blast from the city below the suburbs are an indication that something is wrong. They are a message that something has changed in the world and their lives will never be the same. Adam and his family watch live TV as a street reporter is murdered by something unseen and they know that whatever is hunting for flesh in those urban blocks will soon arrive in their neighborhood. FREE – SHOP NOW /

Human Again: In the AI Age

re you using AI or is AI using you?

In a world where algorithms shape thought and automation floods the creative field, Human Again is a field-tested playbook for staying awake, original, and alive in the age of machines. Part reflection, part practical guide, it invites readers to explore identity and inspiration in real time, learning to think with AI rather than be replaced by it.

Blending cultural insight, personal experience, and practical tools, Macpherson explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, work, and identity, and how to harness it without losing yourself.

You will learn how to:

• Ask sharper questions that create leverage, not noise
• Build a High Signal Question Engine to think deeper and faster
• Use the Socratic method and mindfulness to train deeper thinking
• Recognize the “qualia,” the unspeakable textures of human experience, that no algorithm can touch
• Protect your authenticity, taste, and voice while others sound the same
• Learn how to compound clarity and creativity

Whether you are a professional, a creator, or simply curious about what is next, Human Again shows how to use AI better than anyone around you while keeping what no algorithm can replicate: your judgment, conscience, and imagination.

Because finding identity and inspiration in the AI age begins with remembering what it means to be human. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Author

J.D. Macpherson is an author and journalist who works in the messy middle—turning complex ideas into stories people actually want to read. Relentless, jargon-allergic, and unmistakably human, she cuts through hype with a reporter’s instinct. A Canadian with a background in theatre and philosophy, Macpherson loves people-watching and finding beauty in unexpected places—and has an especially soft spot for chicken katsu.

He says they can both love me. Protect me. Be the men I need. Can I possibly believe them?

Every one of my relationships—from hookups to business partners—begins and ends with an NDA. Hell, I’ve never even been on a real date. That’s what happens when your famous, secretly gay parents go to extremes to protect their kids from the media’s unrelenting spotlight. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

If you feel stretched thin, constantly juggling high expectations and rising demands, you’re not alone.

Today’s professional world rewards productivity and resilience, but rarely teaches you how to build them sustainably. This book offers a clear, compassionate path to regain control of your time, your energy, and your well-being. FREE – SHOP NOW /

"If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you'll feed him for the rest of his life."

Learn for yourself the basics of personal finance. Through skills like: budgeting, saving, investing, tax filing, and more, bring your dreams to life with this effortless read. FREE – SHOP NOW /

It was only supposed to be a simple intelligence boost – a routine procedure to make the lovebot better company outside of the bedroom.

And then something went wrong.

Whether it was through mathematical probability, or divine intervention, Lance the LUV U-69 amorous companion droid has accidentally been downloaded with enough brainpower and free will to crack open the lid on a very dangerous can of worms.

Unless AWOL Retentions Agent Charlie Bear Claw can stop him.

In Book One of The Deilonium Trilogy, the primitive hunter with a troubled past stalks his high-tech prey on a secret mission. But their personal struggles soon become trivial in light of the unholy force they find undermining the fabric of the world. As the pair draws closer to their showdown, both man and robot come to realize they are ultimately at war with a common maniacal enemy. FREE – SHOP NOW /

Orval Wax is an entirely biological Homo sapiens who has acquired his intelligence not through artificial downloads and algorithms, but through his life's genuine analog experiences on Planet Earth - his current place of residence. He divides his time with the writing of books, adventure travel, and undermining Big Brother with his skills as an ecowarrior and agent for humanity and Planet Earth. He is the author of The Deilonium Trilogy dystopian science fiction series: The Malfunction, Robots and Renegades, and Operation War Whoop.

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In the small town of West End, West Virginia, Detective Morgan Foster is living a life of secrets.

After the murders of her husband, Peter, and fellow officer, A.J. Roth, Morgan has gone into hiding with her teenage son, keeping her head down and her mouth shut.

She figures it might be the only way to survive.

Cold dark mornings in West Virginia always put her in a bad mood. Discovering two dead bodies at her waitressing job only makes it worse. FREE – SHOP NOW /

She’s been missing for four months. The ransom makes no sense. And Detective Max Grady is running out of time.

Max Grady has spent years trying to outrun his past—a childhood defined by violence, a secret buried so deep it nearly destroyed him. But when he learns Macy Chandler has been missing for four months, the guilt and rage he thought he’d buried come roaring back.

Macy has vanished before. Her family thought this was just another one of her unexplained absences. They were wrong. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Our traditions are old, but my wrath is fresh.

Dragonis Academy makes rulers or weapons, and I don’t need a crown to prove myself.

My plan is to enter the academy, march into Shadowcarve, and sharpen into the blade my father always wanted.

I’m a Shadowblade, the hidden knife in the night—unseen by you, unexpected by them, honed for a marriage I never wanted.

Dad took the girl I was, but the woman I am is untouchable.

A fated mate will break my chains, and Dragonis Academy? They’re about to learn what real terror is.

I’m not bending the knee unless I’m kicking the old ways in the teeth From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

“And I thought you were my savior in my darkest hour. How very wrong I was.”

1794: Devastated by the violent disappearance of her husband, Charles Sharpe, Eliza struggles to save Pleasant Hall from the hands of crooked creditors and the governor’s greed. In the aftermath of the attack, her husband’s enemies have branded him a traitor and declare him dead.

But an unlikely source carries knowledge that he still lives, and he alone knows who has taken Charles. Eliza’s desperation drives her to form an alliance with the king of the underworld himself: Captain Hiram Bruin, a notorious man who is more pirate than privateer. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /

A charming farm mystery that blends science, family, and country life into one unforgettable tale.

When Becky and Kurt visit their grandparents’ farm for the summer, they discover that someone has been sabotaging the giant pumpkin contest at the county fair. With the help of their wise Grandpa — a seasoned soil consultant — the kids become young detectives, uncovering a trail of clues that leads from wilted vines to a shocking act of garden foul play.

Along the way, readers learn the secrets of healthy soil, the importance of balance in nature, and how science, patience, and teamwork can make any garden thrive. FREE – SHOP NOW /