Set in 1980s New York City, this literary coming-of-age novel tells the story of Ellie Adkins, a young woman who is seduced by, and falls in love with, her much older Buddhist teacher. When he abandons her, Ellie must find a way to heal from her loss—but not before devotion to her teacher takes her halfway across the world to Tibet, and puts her life in real danger. A Kirkus reviewer wrote, "Her keen perception and frank self-awareness...draw the reader in." 4.9 stars, 22 ratings. From $5.99 SHOP NOW /
A thrilling tale, based on a true story, of one woman’s tremendous courage and incomparable wit in trying to rescue her husband from the Tower of London the night before he is to be executed. Bethan Glentaggart, Countess of Clarencefield, is a persecuted Catholic noblewoman determined to try every possible means of saving her husband’s life, with the help of a group of devoted women friends. "A riveting tale of one woman's courage and determination." -David Blixt, author ofHer Majesty's Will. 4.5 stars, 60 ratings on Amazon. From $6.49 SHOP NOW /
This collection takes readers on a journey through magical landscapes and brings creatures from distant lands to your doorstep. You'll be captivated by dark magic, anti-heroes, and tough heroines who don't cower in the face of their demons. Fae, vampires, elves, and more grace the pages of this book, written by various beloved fantasy and paranormal authors. Be captivated by unconventional enemies-to-lovers stories with twists to thrill, surprise you, and sometimes, break your heart. 4.8 stars, 20 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Tiffany Black Mysteries Books 1-4. Welcome to Las Vegas—and a series of cupcakes-and-crime mysteries! Cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany tries to solve four murders (and a daring art heist) in this box set of four bestselling books. Her match-making mother and poker-playing Nanna insist on "helping" her out, as does her new friend and neighbor, Ian Ewanson. 4.6 stars, 276 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
In the spring of 1870, Cade Wilson is one of three orphans of the American Civil War who meet a samurai warrior from Japan in the northern New Mexico Territory. The warrior trains the young men in the samurai way. As honor-bound servants to their Benefactor, these samurai cowboys combine their deadly new skills with the way of the West (the gun) to ruthlessly increase and defend their master's landholdings before the expansion of the railroad. All is going according to plan...when Cade decides he wants out. 4.5 stars, 72 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Mom's Choice Award Gold Medal Winner. A children's Halloween picture book for ages 1-8. The mysterious, creaking house in Allie's neighborhood has always been a source of fear and curiosity. When Allie, her sister Marie, and her best friend Ryan are swept away on a wild Halloween night, they uncover a startling truth about the grouchy man who lives there. Will they survive the night and make it out unscathed, or will they be caught in the midst of a terrifying discovery? 4.8 stars, 11 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
Major Harlen Jacobi, the man in the statue, is about to escape from his place on the granite pedestal to unleash hell on the city of Cedar Creek, and Officer Mike Havlicek is the only person who can stop him. 4.6 stars, 10 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
What is your relationship with money? Success is often conflated with how much money you have, how much money you earn, and how much money you spend. Instead, what if you shifted your mindset to your values and established your personal definition of success? Jodi Carter, a Certified Public Accountant, has spent 30+ years helping individuals and small businesses achieve financial freedom. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Dive into current topics in integrative, functional, and alternative medicine. In Part One, the book investigates topics and practices related to health maintenance and personalized medicine. In Part Two, the author critically examines the COVID-19 pandemic. This book seeks to engage readers in solutions rooted in understanding the significance of unconventional approaches to health. From $9.99 SHOP NOW /
Genres: Alternative Health & Vitamins, Nutrition Vitamins & Supplements 4.2 stars, 12 ratings Paperback: $7.99 Ebook: $0.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
You don’t have to settle for a life with Type 2 Diabetes. Going beyond the timely advice of sensible diet and lifestyle choices, authors Terry Lemerond and Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum open the door to a highly researched and proven miracle herb called Hintonia latiflora. Shown through clinical studies to reduce blood sugars, overcome insulin resistance, and more, Hintonia latiflora is your secret weapon. Complete with a special letter from Dr. Teitelbaum, M.D., to share with your health professional.
Free online: Strong Women, Strange Worlds. Third Thursday QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror with authors K. Aten, C.O. Davidson, JL George, D.L. Howard, Luna McNamara, and Jessie Mihalik. Thursday, October 19, 7 PM EDT.
"There is nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns." ~Octavia E. Butler
In the sequel to The Silk Road, Lucy and Dee are trapped in the magical world of Sericea with the young emperor Yidi and a sorceress queen who wants all three of them captured. New dangers lurk around every corner, and if Lucy, Dee, and Yidi can't face them together, their lives and the very fate of Sericea will be in peril. "A deftly crafted and thoroughly fun read...especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library Fantasy Fiction collections." -Midwest Book Review. Book 2 in the Lucy & Dee series. From $8.49 SHOP NOW /
The 1492 Jewish Expulsion from Spain. Fleeing death by the Spanish Inquisition, a Jewish doctor makes an impossible choice between home and faith, then struggles to lead his family on a journey for a new life."Weintraub takes Jewish historical fiction in a fresh, new direction, bringing readers up close and personal with Spain during the Inquisition." -Alina Adams, author ofMy Mother's Secret. Coming February 20, 2024. From $9.49 SHOP NOW /
Will Harper is at it again. A heartrending discovery leads him to a gritty underbelly of modern-day slavery, operating right in his own backyard. When Will’s informant, a terrified Guatemalan teenage immigrant, is forced to run from the hired goons sent to capture her, Will knows he has to investigate. Part of the Will Harper Mystery Series. 4.4 stars, 800+ ratings. From $0.99.Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
I made a mistake when I was seventeen. I let him go. I walked away. Thirteen years later, he’s a household name. He made all his dreams come true. All except one. Now he’s back in my life with a vengeance—and a proposition that’s hard to resist. I’m a soon-to-be single mom trying to rebuild my shattered life. I’ve got no business rushing into a red-hot affair with a world-famous rockstar. But how can I resist a fresh start with the only man I’ve ever loved? From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Bring more power and hope into your life. Create more joy-filled living. Energize others for positive change. Each of us, deep down, has the spirit and fire within to live in joy. Winner of a Literary Titan Gold Award, this book is filled with real-life stories about people who are doing just that—living large and making a huge difference. Book Authority calls it one of the 20 best community-building books of all time. 4.9 stars, 77 ratings. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Embark on an exciting journey to learning French with 20 engaging short stories. Language learning can often seem like a formidable task, especially when you're stuck with dry textbooks or complex texts that drain your enthusiasm and slow your progress. This book is here to change that. You'll find 20 enthralling short stories that urge you to explore language and culture. FREE - SHOP NOW /
In this teen/young adult epic fantasy, the past and present of two boys are entwined by destiny and shattered by betrayal. Rayan is the son of a powerful family, and he becomes a brilliant warrior…the General. Kai is a prisoner of war who joins Rayan’s training camp, learns the spiritual arts, and becomes the High Priest. The Empress is emboldened by power, fueled by rage, and served by her General and High Priest—until the General’s disappearance, which sets them all on a magical adventure. FREE - SHOP NOW /
From Heartbreak to Healing: OMG! I Just Got Ghosted is your compass for navigating the challenging landscape of ghosting. Uncover the mysteries behind this behavior, transform pain into personal growth, and emerge as a stronger, more empowered version of yourself. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
In 1920, rum running could make a man rich. It could also get him dead. Garrett O'Donnell was willing to take the risk. Written by Bentley Chance, a retired lieutenant with 30+ years of experience in law enforcement, including patrol, traffic, street crimes, S.W.A.T., and narcotics, followed by commands in every division. FREE - SHOP NOW /
At the stroke of midnight, creatures of the realm come out to prowl. Beyond the witching hour, darkness and light collide in this limited-edition paranormal and fantasy-romance collection. These sweet, spicy stories will sweep you off your feet and sate your fantasy cravings. Gods, shifters, fated mates, enemies-to-lovers, alpha heroes, angels, demons, and so much more. 4.5 stars, 25 ratings.From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
NEW RELEASE: October 17, 2023
Genre: Thriller, Financial Thriller, Organized Crime
4.8 stars, 21 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: From $6.49
What happens when millions in cold cash evaporates into thin air? And the only people aware of its disappearance are a collection of misfits, bunglers, and crooked CIA agents? The one person on earth who knows exactly where that cash is located is a legless, ex-Navy SEAL, confined to a wheelchair.
It’s an icy Christmas Day in Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love. Sam Christie has come to South Philly to visit the grave of a former Secret Service Agent, Pete Macaluso. Drive into town, place some flowers on Pete’s grave, and head home. Piece of cake…
Not so fast. Unbeknownst to Sam, he’s walking straight into a sinister trap...a trap that will take him to the exact spot where the Americas meet, and pit him against ruthless mercenaries, an unrelenting cop, and rogue CIA agents.
Praise for Two for the Money
★★★★★ “Zettler’s tough rat-a-tat-tat prose speeds the reader through a wild search for missing millions that brought to my mind such classics as The Treasure of Sierra Madre by way of Texas, Florida, and the Panama Canal. I could not put it down.” ~Jonathan Santlofer, author of The Last Mona Lisa
★★★★★ “Zettler delivers constant action, breakneck twists, and a vivid cast of double-dealing spies, battle-scarred vets, and old school gangsters fighting over a dictator’s submerged secrets and cold, hard cash.” ~Dennis Tafoya, The Poor Boys Game
★★★★★ “Perfect caper yarn...at times white-knuckle, at times poignant, at times irreverent...at all the right times!” ~Christopher Chambers, Scavenger
★★★★★ “Even the twists have twists.” ~Merry Jones, Childs Play
About the Author Steve Zettler is a professional writer and actor. He is the author of the international thrillers The Second Man, Double Identity, Ronin, and the romantic suspense novel, Careless Love. He is the coauthor of the twelve titles in the Nero Blanc Mystery Series. He has worked extensively as an actor in New York and Los Angeles, and created a memorable role in a Pulitzer Prize winning play. He has also worked on countless television shows and feature films. Learn more at stevezettler.com.
About the Publisher Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish book-length vignette collections, writing reference books, short story collections, memoir/autobiography, and character-driven novels with a literary bent. Subscribe to the Vine Leaves Press newsletter to receive FREE advanced review copies of upcoming new releases, news about their authors and subscribers, and/or to read the monthly opinion column, SPILL IT! or a daily dose of 50-word stories. Learn more at VineLeavesPress.com.
Free online: Jackson Poetry Prize Reading. Join Poets & Writers online on for a reading by Sandra Lim, recipient of the 2023 Jackson Poetry Prize. Sandra will be joined in conversation by Carl Phillips, Jackson Poetry Prize judge (2023) and recipient (2021). Monday, October 16, 7 PM EDT.
"Real exploration involves real risk." ~Sandra Lim
A dinosaur adventure for fans of Jurassic Park! From the USA Today bestselling author of Earthrise. Dinosaurs. Majestic giants. They’ve captured our imagination for generations. On planet Mintari, they live again. Mintari is far from Earth. Wild. Pristine. A world where Triceratops herd across grasslands, pterosaurs soar over golden mountains, and T-Rex prowls the misty forests. But these magnificent beasts might soon disappear. And only one man can save them. Book 1 in the Mintari Series. 4.4 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
"Brings one of the most tragic events in Minnesota's history to life in this carefully researched book." ~Stephen E. Yoch, author of Becoming George Washington. Two cultures met in Minnesota—one striving to maintain its homeland and traditions, another trying to create a life of freedom and prosperity. Samuel Copeland was just a teenager in 1859 when he and his family left Vermont for a new life in Minnesota. WaabiskiMakwa was still a boy in when his father perished at Sandy Lake because of the negligence of U.S. government officials. Neither Waabi nor Samuel could see that their lives were on a collision course. 4.3 stars, 37 ratings. From $3.99 SHOP NOW /
Today, LitNuts is shining the spotlight on an alternative medicine book from health and nutrition expert Terry Lemerond.
You don’t have to settle for a life with Type 2 Diabetes. Going beyond the timely advice of sensible diet and lifestyle choices, authors Terry Lemerond and Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum open the door to a highly researched and proven miracle herb called Hintonia latiflora. Shown through clinical studies to reduce blood sugars, overcome insulin resistance, and more, Hintonia latiflora is your secret weapon. Complete with a special letter from Dr. Teitelbaum, M.D., to share with your health professional.
What happens when millions in cold cash evaporates into thin air? And the only people aware of its disappearance are a collection of misfits, bunglers, and crooked CIA agents? The one person on earth who knows exactly where that cash is located is a legless, ex-Navy SEAL, confined to a wheelchair.
Steve Zettler is a professional writer and actor. He is the author of the international thrillers The Second Man, Double Identity, Ronin, and the romantic suspense novel, Careless Love. He is the coauthor of the twelve titles in the Nero Blanc Mystery Series. He has worked extensively as an actor in New York and Los Angeles, and created a memorable role in a Pulitzer Prize winning play. He has also worked on countless television shows and feature films. Learn more at stevezettler.com.
Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish book-length vignette collections, writing reference books, short story collections, memoir/autobiography, and character-driven novels with a literary bent. Subscribe to the Vine Leaves Press newsletter to receive FREE advanced review copies of upcoming new releases, news about their authors and subscribers, and/or to read the monthly opinion column, SPILL IT! or a daily dose of 50-word stories. Learn more at VineLeavesPress.com.
