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When Bea Cooper inherits a bizarre device with unanticipated power, she finds herself unexpectedly transported to another place and time where she must rely on a stranger—a strong but aloof man named Durango—to help her get home. But can she really trust a man whose motives seem to be self-centered at best? Making matters worse, there is an evil adversary that knows who she is and wants to stop her from ever returning to her own time. 4.3 stars, 100+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

An Enchanting Romantasy. In a charming seaside town in Florida, shadows whisper secrets, and JAG Lt. Coral Ann Keith is determined to follow the trail to justice. Coral was ready for anything—until she found herself sharing her new home with a black Maine Coon, restless spirits, and shadowy figures determined to be her guardians. Mysteries, secrets, and supernatural intrigue collide in this tale of duty, justice, and unexpected allies. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Travel to historic medieval Japan for a tale of courage, loyalty, and determination. Bound by oath and duty to protect the four-year-old heir of a powerful lord, Akasuki must get the child through enemy lines and far up river to the Salt Boat people in the hope they will help save the boy. Akasuki will need all her skills and good fortune to succeed and to earn the respect and higher position she desires. From $2.82 - SHOP NOW / 

A Dollars and Sense Guide for Young Adults. Financial education is overlooked in schools, leaving many unprepared for the realities of adulthood, including managing money, earning an income, and paying bills. When you’re struggling to pay your monthly bills, confused about how to build credit, or unsure where and when to start investing, it’s easy to feel lost. This book is your ultimate companion for building a solid financial foundation. 4.9 stars, 124 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Distinguished scientist and historical author Dr. Allen Goldenthal demonstrates that the discoveries from the various scientific fields—including biology, chemistry, anthropology, biochemistry, paleontology, astrophysics, geology, virology, and even quantum physics—all point to the fact that Intelligent Design is behind every facet of the development of our universe and our existence. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a light on books from Dollars & Sense Publishing that can help you navigate your financial journey with confidence and clarity:

• Financial Literacy Essentials, 4.9 stars, 124 ratings
• Business Hints for Men and Women, 4.6 stars, 12 ratings
• Dollars and Sense Financial Success Starter Pack, 5.0 stars, 4 ratings

★★★★★ "Comprehensive and engaging." ~Amazon Review

Financial Literacy Essentials

A Dollars and Sense Guide for Young Adults

Financial education is overlooked in schools, leaving many unprepared for the realities of adulthood, including managing money, earning an income, and paying bills.

When you’re struggling to pay your monthly bills, confused about how to build credit, or unsure where and when to start investing, it’s easy to feel lost. Financial Literacy Essentials is your ultimate companion for building a solid financial foundation. Inside this guide, you'll discover how to:

• Master the Art of Budgeting
• Find that First Job or Be Your Own Boss
• Build Strong Financial Habits
• Understand Credit and Loans
• Invest with Confidence
• Plan for Emergencies
• Pay for College
• Avoid Financial Pitfalls
• Spend Wisely
• Gain Financial Independence and Confidence
• And more

Praise for Financial Literacy Essentials
★★★★★ "Fantastic book for developing financial literacy and important life skills." ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "Enriching and thorough." ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ " A comprehensive resource for building financial confidence." ~Amazon Review

Business Hints for Men and Women

A Dollars and Sense Adaptation of Timeless and Common Sense Business Lessons

Whether you're launching your first venture, managing a small business, or striving for financial clarity, Business Hints for Men and Women is your ultimate guide. First published in 1910, A.R. Calhoun’s classic book offered simple yet powerful strategies to help individuals succeed in business and finance. Calhoun, a respected journalist and advocate for clear, practical advice, understood the challenges faced by small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals of his time. His work provided readers with essential tools for success, offering straightforward guidance on managing money, understanding contracts, and building financial security. Now, this groundbreaking work has been fully updated for the 21st century.

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll get access to in this modern adaptation:

• Essential Documents Decoded
• Mastering Money Management
• Secrets to Effective Communication
• Smart Banking and Investments
• Insurance Insights That Matter 
• Timeless Principles for Success
• Adapt to an Evolving Business Landscape
• Achieve Long-Term Stability and Growth 

Praise for Business Hints for Men and Women
★★★★★ "Timeless business advice, updated for modern success." ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "Practical advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners." ~Amazon Review

Dollars and Sense Financial Success Starter Pack

Your First Step to Smart Money Management, Saving, and Building Financial Security

This Financial Success Starter Pack is filled with insightful infographics and helpful tips. Inside, you’ll discover practical advice and tips on money management beginner fundamentals, including budgeting, cutting down on expenses, and saving, all designed to simplify and jump start your financial journey.

Included are infographics that break down complex concepts into actionable steps, and tips that provide quick, useful strategies you can apply right away to improve your financial well-being today.

Praise for Dollars and Sense Financial Success Starter Pack
★★★★★ "A small book packed with everything you need." ~Amazon Review

      

Giveaway: Teen & YA Books. Hosted by CraveBooks, there are 19 books to be won in this Teen & Young Adult Giveaway. First prize is ALL of the books, in either print or ebook format. Second and third prize winners get an e-book. Deadline for entry is June 2, 2025. 

"Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs." ~Charlotte Bronte

Enjoy the heartwarming adventure of Bo, a loyal Great Pyrenees, and Mr. Quillery, a quick-witted bobwhite quail. This charming tale, perfect for young readers aged 7-10, unfolds in the vibrant Riverdill Lands, a place where animals talk and every day brings the promise of excitement. If you enjoy Hank the Cowdog, The Chronicles of Narnia, and the stories of Redwall, then you'll enjoyThe Adventures of Bo and Mr. Quillery series, comprised of nine kids’ fantasy chapter books. 4.9 stars, 72 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A mysterious inheritance. A buried secret. A town still haunted by its past. When Navy Seabee Colleen Holmes inherits an old house in Centralia, Washington, she uncovers a dark truth hidden for a century about the violent clash of November 11, 1919, when a peaceful parade turned deadly. Through forgotten letters and diaries, she unravels a past some want to keep buried. Inspired by true events, Shattered Peace is a gripping time-slip novel of love, loss, and a town divided by the echoes of its past. From $4.99 - SHOP NOW / 

A stolen dragon heart. A failing magical barrier. Sir Torin, the king's illegitimate son, must embrace his cursed bloodline to save the seven realms from dragonfire. Epic fantasy with royal intrigue, forbidden alliances, and ancient vengeance. First in the Hearts of Dragons trilogy—perfect for Sanderson fans! 4.5 stars, 46 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

U.S. Marshal Danny Coogan returns to his roots in Montana to settle into the sleepy town of Darwin with his pregnant wife. But as Danny races into town ahead of an early blizzard, the storms of his past threaten his future. Not only have the ambitions of the Ghost Buffalo Society set some of the local Indians on a path toward insurrection, but Danny’s best friend, Edmund Goodrunner, working undercover for the Tribal Council, has gone missing. 4.5 stars, 400+ ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

The magic trees of the kingdom of Linden are prized everywhere. They are the only positive inheritance King Christopher got from the evil King Vincent. When Christopher loses his queen and their only child, his grief threatens to undo him. Then word comes that the trees are dying, requiring him to go on a quest with old friends and new allies to rescue hostages and mend another broken heart piece-by-piece. 4.4 stars, 43 ratings. From $9.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Between the shelves of a quaint bookstore, Sarah Randolph’s ordinary life is about to be rewritten. As possibly the last female “Red-Line” Shifter—a nearly extinct bloodline—she possesses abilities that make her invaluable to the Council of elders who govern their kind. As Sarah’s transformation accelerates, powerful forces conspire from the shadows. With time running out and the enemy closing in, Sarah must embrace her extraordinary heritage or risk becoming another casualty in a battle between good and evil. 4.4 stars, 250 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Free online: Artful Dodgers Poetry Saturday. Join online or in person for a poetry open mic at the new Brooklyn Heights Public Library. Saturday, May 17, 1 PM CDT. 

"The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will.'" ~Charles Dickens

"A page-turner with a timeless, illuminating message." ~Barnes & Noble Review. A book that brings a fresh perspective to the story of Yeshua the Nazarene through the voices of women he helped, healed, and drew into his circle. "A compelling story that will speak to your heart." ~Goodreads Review. Religious Historical Fiction. 4.6 stars,12 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

War of Destiny Book 1. Julia is the daughter of a wealthy family in 16th-century London. She falls in love with Adam, a servant’s son, but is forced into an arranged marriage with a cruel husband. When tragedy strikes, a stranger offers Julia a deal that could forever alter her destiny. There’s only one catch: she has to join the Vampire Resistance to fight the King. Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention, Paranormal Romance. 4.5 stars, 100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Marfa, TX - 1968: Vera DeSoto runs a cafe and seems to collect strays—lost people looking for second chances. A 14-year-old girl, two hippie boys, and a scared young artist find their way into her life and suddenly, she’s joining them in a search for buried treasure. Drugs, outlaws, and a little magic in the Texas desert...this book has it all. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A talking cat, a boy genius, missing people, and an untrained Intern for Death. What could possibly go wrong? There’s no way Death offered me a job. I’m a musician that makes her living as a waitress, with absolutely no training in the supernatural world. This is all a very bad dream. But Bob has been kidnapped, and I can’t possibly lose the only friend I have. Bob, you’d better be alive. Because if I just gave my soul to Death for nothing, I will personally kill you. 4.4 stars, 456 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

The Newborn Initiative took effect fifteen years ago. Its goal: control the population by replacing the “Oldborns” with genetically modified versions within a hundred years. Daniel is an insurgent. By his hands, the enemies of humanity meet their end in the dark, Appalachian hills. A decade ago, they took his wife. He smuggles his young daughter, Maggie, into the underground. Now he must reckon with the bitter choices of his past while fighting an increasingly lethal enemy. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Free online: Strong Women, Strange Worlds. Join for a tasting menu of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories from six authors who will each have 8 minutes to tempt and tantalizing you with their reading. Thursday, May 15, 6 PM CDT. 

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” ~Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance. Two genetically engineered children are entwined in a killer’s deadly game in a gripping techno-thriller that combines pulse-pounding suspense, cutting-edge science, and complex morality in a tale of love and loss, destruction, rebirth, and the unending conflict between good and evil. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

When spirited spinster Grace Skye pens a furious letter to the Duke who’s taken her ancestral home, she never expects it to spark danger—or attraction. Enter Gabriel Stone, the duke’s maddeningly handsome steward, whose secrets run as deep as Grace’s determination. As mysterious disappearances plague the estate, Grace must play detective while trying not to lose her heart. Caught between propriety and passion, truth and temptation, Grace must choose: solve the mystery and protect those she loves, or risk everything for a man she can’t trust. 4.4 stars, 200+ ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

The story of an unexpected friendship between Marta, a young girl, and Nicolas, a small but brave frog, amidst the wonders and adventures of Saint Martville, a lively frog city. Saint Martville, founded by the visionary Don Corleone Tlaloc, is a thriving city, known especially for its grand annual Spring Equinox Ball. As the neighboring human city expands, Pierre, father to Nicolas and advisor to Don Corleone, embarks on a risky endeavor to protect the frog city. From $1.29. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Looking for a couple of fun reads for FREE? The Pharaoh's Cat Novels from author Maria Luisa Lang fit the bill...two works of humorous historical fantasy/fiction that are currently available as free downloads!

• The Pharaoh's Cat, Book 1 in 4.4 stars, 255 ratings
• The Eye of Nefertiti, 4.3 stars, 152 ratings

"A wealth of rich history here, brought to life by a talented storyteller." ~Don Sloan, justfreeandbargainbooks

The Pharaoh's Cat

Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh's intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise Pharoah from the dead.

The cat is a quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as a free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The novel interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters, both human and animal, fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture.

Praise for The Pharaoh's Cat
"Witty, clever and easy to read." ~Susan Barton, eBook Review Gal

"A fun book and a new take on historical fiction." ~Teresa A.Wilson, terriluvsbooks

"Great for long-time fans of cats or for readers looking for a good and fun read." ~Joss Radillo, Koko's Book Blog

The Eye of Nefertiti

Now a New Yorker, the Pharaoh’s cat travels back in time to free Egypt’s legendary Queen Nefertiti from a horrific curse, discovering firsthand why her mummy has never been found and her famous bust is missing one eye.

Added to all this is an ingenious use of the Tarot and Italian opera, making for a fabulous story that will transport readers to different locations in the past and present.

Praise for The Eye of Nefertiti
"Well-written historical fiction." ~Wendy Scott, Multi-Award Winning Author

"Highly recommended." ~Charity Rowell-Stansbury, On My Kindle Book Reviews

"Oozes with charm...a nice blend of everything from mystery, adventure, and even a touch of romance." ~Socrates Book Review

Free online: Pen Parentis Salon, an open discussion about writing while parenting and the creative practice of our featured authors Susanna Sonnenberg, Sonja Curry-Johnson, Miranda Schmidt, and Annie Wenstrup. Tuesday, May 13, 6 PM CDT.

“Don’t worry that children never listen to you: worry that they are always watching you.” ~Robert Fulghum