Today's Featured Books

Free online: The Back Room’s Super Beach Reads!—an author conversation and chat with bestselling writers Nikki Cloke, Kyra Davis Lurie, Dwyer Murphy & Liza Tully. Sunday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CDT.

“One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by.” ~Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle

Easton Carmichael is cold, quiet, and amazing to look at...from afar. He’s my boss—a self-made billionaire and all business. After his ex walked out, he built an empire and raised his son alone. Love? Not on his agenda. Mason, his stubborn, water-balloon-launching son, wants nothing to do with me. But I don’t scare off easily. With pancakes and sheer determination, I crack Mason’s tough exterior. And against all odds, I start breaking through Easton’s too. The accidental touches all make me forget why this is the worst idea ever. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Through rigorous engagement with classical and contemporary theodicies, scientific discoveries about cosmic development, and comparative religious perspectives, Daniel Payne demonstrates how experimental theology provides more adequate resources for understanding both the reality of gratuitous evil and the possibility of ultimate meaning. From $6.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Your Intellect is your single most powerful asset, capable of guiding you toward fulfilment or self-destruction. Yet today’s world systematically undermines this power, trapping people in cycles of confusion, failure, and despair. Learn how to strengthen your Intellect, guard against manipulation, and reclaim the power to consciously direct your life toward happiness, lasting success, and deep fulfilment. 4.8 stars, 97 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Fire up your young football fan with inspiring stories, wild trivia, and epic plays! From Tom Brady’s rise to Mahomes’ magic, this book dives into football’s greatest moments, oddest rules, and record-breaking feats. Packed with fun facts, games, and life lessons in grit, teamwork, and perseverance, it’s perfect for kids and teens. Discover the players, history, and behind-the-scenes drama that shaped the game. Ready to level up your football knowledge? Let’s go—game on! From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"Things to See in Arizona is a satisfying blend of travelogue, romance, mystery, and teen coming-of-age. Arizona, with its history of alien sightings and new age outlooks, and its landscape that seems wide open but conceals quite a lot, is an excellent backdrop for a story centered on redefinition. Tuesday and Cristian make an entertaining couple whom the reader can’t help but root for." ~Indie Reader. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Think James Bond meets Lord of the Rings. Rustam is a rakish, but highly effective, royal spy — so he’s irked when the spy-master prince assigns Lady Risada, an aristocratic assassin, as his partner for a critical mission. And as the unlikely duo journey across the realms, Rustam makes a startling discovery about who he really is… First in a completed series! FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Humanity killed God and carved rituals from the corpse. The result? Healing, long life, weapons…and a few curses. Now, with the end looming, four immortals attempt another ritual. Surely this one will be different. Nothing goes to plan. The Last Ritual is a dark fantasy about sacrifice, legacy, and power—bleak, thoughtful, and darkly funny. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Unconditional: A Story of Fatherhood, Lost Love, and Lifelong Friendship, a new novel from Stephen Kogon, a multi-faceted author who has written books, screenplays/scripts, comedy sketches, comic strips, and more.

Unconditional is a current #1 Best Seller in Adoption on Amazon.com. Read on to learn more!

★★★★★ "Beautifully explores themes of love, loss, growing up, mental health, friendship, fatherhood and family." ~Amazon Review

Unconditional: A Story of Fatherhood, Lost Love, and Lifelong Friendship

One decision could rewrite Matthew’s life—or forever alter a child’s future.

Matthew, an indecisive bachelor, never imagined parenthood. But when his brother’s sudden death leaves a newborn daughter stranded, Matthew faces an impossible choice: walk away or become a father overnight.

Meeting baby Allie changes everything. In a heartbeat, Matthew trades his carefree life for sleepless nights and diapers—and discovers a love fiercer than fear. With the help of his loyal best friend, Sherry, Matthew stumbles through the chaos of single fatherhood.

Over eighteen years, as life throws enormous challenges in their path—some forcing Allie to grow up faster than she hoped—their bond only deepens.

When the world tests them, will their unconditional love be enough to guide them through?

★★★★★ "A story that captures the heart." ~Amazon Review

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Free online: Poetry Lit! Explore the world of poetry from the comfort of your favorite chair via Poetry Lit's monthly online reading series. This month: poets Kate Hendry & Nalini Paul. Friday, July 11, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CDT. 

"Like a piece of ice on a hot stove, the poem must ride on its own melting." ~Robert Frost

I came to renovate the British billionaire’s paradise resort. I'm leaving with an island bump. Damon King guards his secrets well. But when a tropical storm strands us together, the walls he's built crumble against my fingertips. I see beach walks, candlelit dinners, a future bright as the Caribbean sun with a man learning to love again. Until his college-aged daughter arrives and accuses me of being a “gold-digger." Now I'm back in Tennessee, hugging the toilet each morning, wondering why I left. 4.5 stars, 69 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

“A charmingly whimsical, whip-smart slice of Parisian life wrapped in equal parts heart and humor" ~A. Norton, Likely Story. Jacquelyn Pajot, a nine-year-old American visiting her sanctimonious grandmother in Paris, falls in with a pair of young French girls whose carefree grasp of ‘right and wrong’ has the wide-eyed American narrowly averting prison, purgatory, and her grandmother’s righteous indignation. "Recommended to readers who enjoy novels like A Man Called Ove or The Elegance of the Hedgehog." ~The Reading Bud. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Grace Campbell agrees to accompany her husband to a rundown, sun-scorched sheep and cattle station in outback Queensland to save her marriage. She is buoyed by the belief that rural peace will repair her marriage and provide a good life for her growing family, but when the handsome new owner of “Tullagulla” shows up, Grace is torn between the gentle stranger and her hot-headed husband. When tragedy strikes, will a century old ghost help her or destroy her? 4.4 stars, 742 ratings. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

"Brilliant, satisfying, suspenseful, and gripping." ~Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author. When the owners of Lynch and Son Winery turn up dead, it seems that Ann Kinnear has stepped into the middle of a family feud turned fatal. "An intriguing novel with surprising twists, and plenty of suspense." ~Michael Bradley, award-winning author of Dead Air. 4.4 stars, 64 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

New release: In the flying city of Newfris, where the elite soar above the clouds and the forgotten toil beneath the streets, Phoenix is more than just a killer—she’s a survivor. As a killgirl for Her Majesty’s Navy, she’s mastered the deadly art of forcefinding, creating powerful energy bubbles that can trap or obliterate anyone in her way. But when a mission goes wrong, Phoenix will discover the true cost of power—and what it means to be free. Book 1 of The Metalwood Saga. 4.1 stars, 11 ratings. From $4.99 - SHOP NOW / 

The Loving Truth About Money: A Practical Guide to Creating Financial Peace explores how both inner work (a deep dive into who you are and what larger powers support you) and outer work (the actionable steps you can take to make financial decisions) can align to lead you to the abundance and peace you know deep down is possible. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Is your teenager struggling with procrastination, disorganization, or time management? Executive functioning skills are the mental tools that help us plan, focus, and achieve our goals , and they're critical for teenage success. In this guide, you'll learn how to break the procrastination cycle, improve focus, manage distractions, set and achieve meaningful goals, and more. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Structured in six fast-moving sections, Waiting for White Jesus blends vivid storytelling with cutting-edge psychology. Each chapter combines the author's lived experience with insights from Gabor Maté, Albert Ellis, and other pioneers of trauma science, rational-emotive behavior therapy, and mindfulness. Reflection prompts—mini-workshops tucked at the end of every chapter—turn insight into motion so the ideas don’t stay on the page. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

A corporate memoir about leadership, difference, and the hidden cost of success. Based on the author’s personal journey of building a career in international companies, while being autistic and unaware of it. This isn’t a book about autism as a condition, but about what happens when your brain is wired differently from the culture around you—and no one, including you, realizes it. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A Military Reverse Harem Romance. One moment I’m alone, fantasizing about the grumpy silver-fox next door. Sheriff Lucas Riggs. My next-door neighbor with a hero complex and a jawline made for sin. And then there's Deputy Mitch and Deputy Tyler. Three ex-military men. All irresistible in their own dreamy way. Older. Off-limits. And looking at me like I'm forbidden fruit. 4.6 stars, 31 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the epic science-fiction of C. William Tressler, including a new release out today, July 8.

• Poncia Problems, Book 1 of the Kash and Calynn Adventures
• Disaster in Transport, New Release! Book 2 of the Kash and Calynn Adventures

Poncia Problems

In a distant future where the cosmos is governed by a coalition of the largest corporations, Kash, a former military operative known for his uncanny ability to acquire anything, finds himself on a mission unlike any other. Teaming up with his loyal pilot Calynn, who boasts a synthetic body and extraordinary powers, Kash's reputation and skills are put to the ultimate test.

Kash falls in love with a mysterious woman, but his world is turned upside down when she is abducted. Determined to rescue her, Kash and Calynn embark on a relentless chase across the stars. Their journey unveils a conspiracy reaching the highest echelons of the corporate government.

As they navigate treacherous space and confront powerful adversaries, Kash must rely on his military training and Calynn's unique abilities to unravel the truth and rescue the woman Kash loves from the clutches of corruption and deceit.

Praise for Poncia Problems
★★★★★ "Full of badass action, naughty romps, and clever/funny banter." ~Amazon Review

Disaster in Transport

Kash is a man of principle. Mostly. He prefers to keep his head down, his debts paid, and his ship—the Alley Cat Savant—safely among the stars. As a privateer with a hard-earned reputation, he roams the known galaxies taking on specialized tasks to carve out a living, all while steering clear of corrupt government bureaucrats.

When a favor pulls Kash into a high-stakes deal with one of those very bureaucrats, Kash quickly learns some jobs are too dangerous to ignore—or walk away from.

With his brilliant and beautiful partner Calynn at his side, Kash dives headfirst into a mission he knows better than to accept. What starts as a simple errand spirals into a war for survival. 

Explosive action, razor-sharp banter, and a heaping dose of heart make this high-octane space opera perfect for fans of daring rogues, found family, and galaxy-spanning adventure.

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Also, congratulations to Antoinette M. of Waunakee, Wisconsin, winner of our Spring Giveaway. The prize was winner's choice of a Jane Austen Box Set of six novels, a Charles Dickens Box Set of five novels, or a $75 Amazon.com gift card. 

“Even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all.” ~David Lynch

A powerful story of a father’s love, a mother’s self-deceptive life path, and a daughter’s journey of discovery. In Berkeley in the early ’70s, a time of political and social turmoil, a family comes together and pulls apart. "An involving story of intergenerational discovery” ~Kirkus Reviews. “Gripping, intense.” ~Prairies Book Review. 4.8 stars, 17 ratings. From $1.99 - SHOP NOW / 

In 1930s New Zealand, Alice Simpson agrees to move to a sheep farm on a windswept peninsula with her husband and children. But the lack of a house, electricity, and a decent road weren’t quite what she expected. As she struggles to adapt to the hardships and isolation, Alice relies on letters from her sister to raise her spirits. But just as the beauty of her surroundings begins to seep into her soul, calamity strikes and long kept secrets begin to unravel. Book 1 in the series. 4.3 stars, 135 ratings. From $4.00 - SHOP NOW / 

When a prominent attorney is murdered and branded with a star, Detectives Daniels and Remalla go on the hunt for a killer. A reporter on a mission, a stranger with secrets, and a disgruntled cousin become tools in a game where Daniels and Remalla don’t know the rules. Will their partnership survive a dangerous game, or will Daniels and Remalla become prey to a shadowy underworld determined to destroy them? 4.7 stars, 76 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /