Today's Featured Books

New release: A full-length, standalone, Christmas, bratva-next-door, age-gap romance with no cheating and a HEA guaranteed. I thought my neighbor was just a grumpy recluse. Turns out, he’s the devil in an Armani suit. One night of reckless, sinful passion is all it took to unravel me. The next morning, I learn he's a former Bratva boss, with blood-stained secrets and enemies in every shadow. And if that wasn’t enough, now I’m carrying his baby. 4.5 stars, 19 ratings. $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Air & Ashes, Book 1 in a new YA Romance/Fantasy/Sci-Fi series from author Margaret Mantor, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s The Darkest Star and Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone.

★★★★★ "A captivating fantasy with rich world-building, complex relationships, and just the right amount of suspense." ~Goodreads Review

Bonus: Sign up for the author's newsletter and read the first three chapters of Air & Ashes FREE!

Air & Ashes

What if you found out everything in your life was a lie?

After seventeen-year-old Emma Cross learns her mom didn’t die of cancer but was murdered, Emma's life is upended. Forced from her home, Emma is thrown into a world hidden within our own, where Elementums—genetically engineered super soldiers who control the elements—are caught in a vicious war against the unstoppable Clinic. 

Emma is convinced she doesn’t belong there—until she herself is targeted as a rare Halfbreed. If she wants to survive and uncover the dark secrets of her mom’s past, she must train to defend herself against the Clinic while resisting the distracting allure of the icy Kaden Hale—a powerful, driven Elementum with secrets of his own.

When Emma discovers a highly classified project that somehow involved her mom and could change the entire course of the war, there’s no turning back. Only three options remain: life in the Elementum world, death, or worst of all—capture.

Praise for Air & Ashes
★★★★★ "Echoes the relentless energy and survivalist spirit of The Hunger Games.” ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "A fresh take on the 'hidden power' trope...masterfully weaves suspense, humor, action, and heart.." ~Amazon Review

About the Author

      

LitNuts is pleased to shine a spotlight on the work of best-selling author and TEDx speaker Marcy Pusey, including these award-winning books for children:

• The Survival Squad
• Speranza's Sweater
• Weirdo and Willy

The Survival Squad: Friends, Fear, and a Jungle Journey

Owl, Meerkat, and Tiger are headed to the biggest jungle party of the year! Along the way, they face challenges like rivers, snakes, and elephants. Each friend reacts in their own way: Meerkat sounds the alarm, Owl strategizes, and Tiger might fight, flee, freeze, or fawn! Created by trauma-certified author Marcy Pusey, The Survival Squad helps kids learn about their brain’s “survival team.”

Praise for The Survival Squad
★★★★★ "A game-changer for helping children understand their reactions to the things that they encounter along their 'walk through the forest.'” Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "A jungle journey that helps a child with the emotions of life." ~Amazon Review

Speranza's Sweater: A Child's Journey Through Foster Care and Adoption

Speranza wears her sweater everywhere, hanging onto the last memories of her birth home, until it’s threadbare. Like her unraveled sweater, Speranza must weave together a new story, bringing threads from her past and strands from her present, into a new future of love, family, and the true meaning of home.

Recognition and Praise for Speranza's Sweater
Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner

Royal Dragonfly First Place Award Winner

★★★★★ "A useful book to introduce foster families and adoption to young children.'” ~Readers' Favorite

Weirdo and Willy

Willy is taunted by his classmates for being weird—for the way he dresses, what he eats, and the things he likes to do. One day, a “Weirdo” actually shows up in response to their name-calling. The creature wants to play! Thus begins a tale of unlikely friendship: Weirdo and Willy find the companionship they’ve been missing in the most unlikely of people…er, creatures. Taunters beware! You never know what might actually show up!

Recognition and Praise for Weirdo and Willy
★★★★★ Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Awards

★★★★★ "A different take on dealing with bullies, and an excellent tool for discussion." ~Goodreads Review

About the Author

      

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Mary Jameson Supernatural Thriller Series from author J.P. Alters: 

• Psychic Voices: Book 1 in the series
• Psychic Echoes: Book 2 in the series
• Psychic Training (Short Story): Book 1.5 in the series

Psychic Voices

A gripping supernatural thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Mary Jameson is a woman diagnosed with schizophrenia who attempts to end her own life and is taken to The Rainbow Unit, a psychiatric hospital. Mary has always heard voices and had friends no-one else can see. But at The Unit, she discovers that her mental illness may be more than just a diagnosis...

Mary is a medium with the power to talk to the dead, and she quickly learns that The Unit is not what it seems. As she uncovers a sinister conspiracy, Mary must navigate a dangerous world where she can’t trust anyone, not even herself. Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Praise for Psychic Voices
★★★★★ "Superb debut novel." ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "Gripping emotional psychological thriller." ~Amazon Review

Psychic Echoes

Mary Jameson has a unique gift: the ability to communicate with the dead. But despite her powerful abilities, all Mary wants is a normal life. She has a loving fiancé, a beautiful home and great friends, and she's determined to leave her paranormal past behind.

Then Mary gets a call from Detective Jay Santiago. A young boy has gone missing, and Mary's powers could be the key to finding him. Mary is torn between her desire for a normal life and her deep compassion for those in need.

As Mary reluctantly delves back into the supernatural world, she realizes that the stakes are higher than ever before. Danger lurks around every corner, and she must use her powers to investigate the truth behind the missing boy.

Praise for Psychic Echoes
★★★★★ "An exciting journey into an intriguing paranormal world." ~Amazon UK Review

★★★★★ "A thrilling and heartbreaking tale of found family, love, sacrifice and the consequences of our choices." ~Goodreads Review

Psychic Training: A Mary Jameson Short Story 

Emerging from the malevolent shadows of The Rainbow Unit, Mary Jameson’s journey through the spectral realm takes an electrifying turn. With her newfound psychic powers, she stands on the edge of a world unknown. The wicked Dr. Sinclair’s plans lay in ruins, but the echoes of her dark schemes still exist.

Although she’s free, Mary’s friends from The Unit are lost to her. But Errol, Mary’s wise and charming spirit companion, still remains. He promises to guide her through the maze of her abilities so she can save her friends. But can Errol help Mary harness the energies that pulse within her? And will he be able to teach her enough in time to rescue her friends?

About the Author

          

Free online: "Chills & Thrills" in The Back Room. Join for readings and conversation with four authors of recently released mystery, suspense, and thriller novels. Sunday, December 1, 7 PM ET. 

"December is the time for remembering the past and reaching toward the future." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

We're coming up on the Thanksgiving Holiday in the United States, a time to celebrate with family, followed by Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. If you're looking for something to do that doesn't involve turkey or shopping, consider The Getty Center. 

If you happen to be in the Los Angeles area, in-person admission is free. (The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, but open the rest of the weekend.) If you're not in LA, don't fret! Visit The Getty Center website for an overview of the museum's two locations (The Getty Center and The Getty Villa), then take a self-guided virtual tour of The Getty Center via Google Arts & Culture, or watch some of the many on-demand videos on The Getty's YouTube page. 

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." ~Henry David Thoreau

"I am Felipe de Hayos, a lamsivetalak—the undead in Solsatihel, the language of Saturn and the gods. Cursed by my wife, Saturn's Immortal High Priestess, I walk this Earth as a vampire for 550 years, awaiting the Eye of Saturn to open and the battle to the death with my beloved, Zaybeth, to begin." Felipe's journey spans centuries. From the bloody battlefields of Wallachia to the horrors of slavery in the New World, Felipe must confront not only his vampiric nature but the greater evils that plague humanity—caught forever between Heaven and Saturn. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Reluctant Pioneer by Julie McDonald Zander, a work of historical fiction that was inspired by the true story of a pioneer woman’s journey.

"A must-read for fans of historical fiction and of strong women.” ~Dawn Shipman, award-winning author of the Lost Stones of Argonia Series

The Reluctant Pioneer

Matilda Koontz cherishes her life as a wife and mother on a Missouri farm, but her hardworking husband wants to claim free farmland in the Pacific Northwest. When he suggests selling the farm to trek two thousand miles across the Oregon Trail, Matilda balks, but in the spring of 1847, Matilda and Nicholas Koontz and their sons embark on a grueling journey westward on the Oregon Trail.

With new struggles at every turn, Matilda wonders how she can protect her sons on such a perilous journey. Fresh graves attest to dangers of disease, accidents, starvation, and a multitude of hazards threatening her family and her beloved’s dream. Will they reach the trail’s end? Will the babe growing inside her womb survive?

When tragedy strikes, the question changes: How can she possibly continue?

This pioneer woman’s journey is inspired by a true story.

Praise for The Reluctant Pioneer
"Inspired by the true story of Matilda Koonz Jackson, this engaging historical novel brings readers to tears and, at other times, to the edge of their chairs." ~Sandra Crowell, author of The Land Called Lewis

"Captures the tumultuous journey...and unwavering hope of one woman who began the walk to Oregon Territory in 1847. If you enjoy reading Jane Kirkpatrick’s fiction or other historical novels about women who overcome tremendous hardship for the sake of their family, you’ll love The Reluctant Pioneer." ~Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of Where the Trail Ends

"A heart-rending, beautiful tale inspiring us to relate to the courage, heartbreak, and joys of an amazing woman.” ~Barbara Tifft Blakey, author of Bertie’s War

"Captures not just experience, but the motivations and relationships that impacted Oregon Trail riders." ~Midwest Book Review

Bonus: Sign up for Julie's newsletter and get a FREE copy of Retracing the Oregon Trail in Pictures.

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Free online: The Art of Journaling. Journaling can be enjoyable and enlightening. It can deepen your self-awareness, and help you gain clarity and add a sense of calm. Join to explore the why, the how, and the art of journaling. Tuesday, November 26, 12 PM CT. 

"In the journal, I am at ease." ~Anaïs Nin

Hidden in the Northern California woods, a remote hunting cabin conceals a horrifying secret that could upend FBI Special Agent Sadie Gray’s life. Grass Valley, a quiet community with dark undercurrents, was the site of Sadie's abduction nearly twenty years ago. Now, as a gruesome discovery ignites a murder investigation tied to a prolific serial killer dubbed “The 34 in the Floor,” Sadie must confront her past and delve into the mind of a murderer to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice. 5.0 stars, 18 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Professional athletes are fed up with new league mandates requiring them to attend annual educational seminars unrelated to sports. When one athlete spots an ad for the S.E.S. Trash Talk symposium, it seems like a perfect fit—until they realize the S.E.S. stands for the Sarasota Environmentalist Society. What follows is a hilarious collision of two worlds as trash-talking athletes meet passionate environmentalists at an event destined to spark laughter, misunderstandings, and unexpected connections. From $1.99 - SHOP NOW /