Today's Featured Books
Embers of Dusk by D.G. Roberts

Her world crushed by an unthinkable tragedy, Adelyn begins her descent into the depths of her grief, but she is determined to seek answers and departs from the wizard Alistair with her friends to find those responsible. Meanwhile, Alistair and his comrades seek answers of their own, only to discover a growing darkness and a force in the shadows. FREE – SHOP NOW /
The Secret Humankind by Gloria Oliver

She keeps her head down and cleans up messes. When the body count starts rising, will trying to make a living get her flushed?
If you like fish-out-of-water heroines, complex worlds, and dark truths, then you’ll love Gloria Oliver’s multi-faceted mystery.
Grab your copy today! 4.5 rating & 123 reviews From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Blood of the Damned by Antony Stanton
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

“Death is all around you. Everywhere you turn, everyone you touch, even for you—death!”
The brutal slaying of a mother by a dreaded vampire one bitter night during medieval Europe’s bloody Crusades sends a young Bulgarian nobleman on a deadly quest for revenge. The senseless torture of a lord by the fearsome Ottoman enemy encourages a Greek squire to join Vlad Dracula’s secretive and chivalric Order of the Dragon in search of answers.
And again, vengeance.
Two separate paths, and both lead straight to the abyss.
Game of Thrones meets Dracula. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Spotlight on The MACH-10 PM: Leadership Series from Jason Riggs
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The MACH-10 PM, Leadership Series from author Jason M. Riggs.
★★★★★ “A practical and straightforward guide to using artificial intelligence." ~Amazon Review
The MACH-10 PM
AI-Powered Product Management at Hypersonic Speed
(The MACH-10 Leadership Series)
4.9 stars, 27 ratings on Amazon
From $2.99 - Free via Kindle Unlimited
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"The MACH-10 PM is an outstanding resource for product managers looking to harness the power of AI to build better products and drive greater value… A must-read for product leaders."
— Roman Pichler, author of Agile Product Management with Scrum and Strategize
★ #1 Hot New Release across Multiple Product Management & Business Innovation Categories
AI Product Management is evolving at hypersonic speed. The rules have changed. Lead at MACH-10 with the definitive playbook for AI-powered product leadership.
At its core, The MACH-10 PM embodies a simple ethos: Speed with Soul, the balance between intelligent acceleration and grounded, human-centered leadership.
Methodical roadmaps and incremental gains no longer win. Speed without clarity is chaos. Clarity without speed is irrelevant. Artificial intelligence isn't just another tool; it's a tectonic shift redefining how we work, lead, and compete.
In The MACH-10 PM, a #1 New Release and previously a Top 25 Amazon Bestseller, founder and product strategist Jason M. Riggs delivers the definitive playbook for product leadership in the AI era. This isn't about working harder. It's about transforming from a manager of features into an orchestrator of intelligence.
At the heart of this transformation is the AI-Driven Product Strategy Loop™: a proven framework for turning ideas into outcomes faster than ever. It connects vision, validation, and velocity into one repeatable system that bridges AI theory with real-world execution. Learn More.
About the Author

Jason is a product executive with 20+ years building and scaling technology at iconic brands like GoPro and Qualcomm, and bleeding-edge innovators such as Audivi.ai. He has launched category-defining products, led global teams, and helped drive AI adoption across industries.
He wrote The MACH-10 PM™ to give product leaders a practical operating system for the AI era — one that turns speed into clarity, and clarity into leverage. Learn more at https://mach10pm.com/, where you can sign up for his free newsletter or read his blog. You can also learn more by following Jason Riggs online:
The Books Of Bob Dylan Backlisted podcast
This is a special live taping of Backlisted, the award-winning UK podcast that gives new life to old books. Join the regular hosts and a panel of expert guests for a celebration of Bob Dylan's literary output: his novel Tarantula, his memoir Chronicles Volume One, and the various editions of his collected lyrics. It's 50 years since Dylan premiered "Abandoned Love" onstage at the Bitter End, 10 years since Backlisted launched, and nine years to the day since Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Join Backlisted as the beloved podcast celebrates all three anniversaries at once! 10/29/2025 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Nonfiction Talk
Neglected Merge: A Fantasy Utopian Romance by Eve Koguce

She is a Wingless. He is a Winged One. They weren’t supposed to meet. But when fate brings them together, their lives are bound to change forever. As are the lives of the two different worlds they come from.
The worlds that have chosen not to have anything in common with each other. They live apart, by mutual agreement, on what is left of a shattered planet. Can two people persuade whole nations that reforms are better than inertia?
They say love is blind.
Sometimes, it is eye-opening.
“A striking new concept” Amazon review From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Marianne by Alice McVeigh

NEW RELEASE. Classy, classic, closed-door historical romance. Marianne returns to London - still lovely, still impulsive, but widowed and newly rich - and finds herself with more suitors than she can handle... despite being resolved to remain single. And when her match-making younger sister comes to visit... McVeigh is a multi-award-winning author. (KIRKUS REVIEWS: "McVeigh displays a brilliant command of Austen's diction and tone." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: "McVeigh echoes the master herself".) From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Spotlight on the Eye of Saturn series from Idalita Raso
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Eye of Saturn series from author Idalita Raso, which combines alluring supernatural characters, romance, betrayal, and revenge.
★★★★★ "World torn by conflict where powerful forces operate.” ~Readers’ Favorite
The Daughters of Saturn
Book 1 of the Eye of Saturn SeriesFrom $4.99
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Set in medieval Spain, the Eye of Saturn series is a terror-filled tale about a pair of star-crossed lovers, a bloodthirsty religion, and a powerful curse.
Felipe Esteban de Hayos Montoya, the son of a powerful statesman, is forced to marry a mysterious Moorish woman, Lilith Al-Salameh.
Lilith has always loved Felipe, the man with the soulful brown eyes. However, Lilith is hiding a dark secret. She is actually the god Saturn's Immortal High Priestess and has plans to transform Felipe into an immortal, like herself.
Lilith's plans are dashed the moment Zaybeth Castile arrives and Felipe falls in love with her. Learning of her husband's betrayal, Lilith seeks revenge and opens the Eye of Saturn, cursing Felipe into a vampire for five and a half centuries and Zaybeth into the only one who can save him.
Between Heaven and Saturn
Book 2 of the Eye of Saturn SeriesFrom $2.99
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Sultan Mehmed II will stop at nothing to overthrow Prince Dracula and put Radu the Handsome, Dracula's younger brother, on the throne. It's up to Felipe to stop the Sultan. Aided by the Brethren of the Occultus Facultas, mystical monks armed with the Philosopher's Stone, it's a fight for Wallachia's freedom. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking for Felipe to break his vampires curse and rescue his beloved Zaybeth from the Netherworld.
Felipe's epic journey takes him from the fierce battles between the Turkish Ottoman Empire and Wallachia to the New World where he discovers there's an even greater evil than being a vampire…slavery. Felipe is where the cursed live…Between Heaven and Saturn.
About the Author
Idalita Wright Raso is a freelance writer, author, radio onair-talent, and actress based in Cleveland, Ohio. She has written feature-based stories for the Lake County Gazette in Ohio and has written an editorial/opinion column for Word Up Magazine in Detroit, Michigan. She has also taught a Beginning Novel Writing Series at the Willoughby Senior Center. She has been in stage plays at Karamu House of Cleveland, the Cleveland Metropolitan Theatre, and the Cleveland Playhouse. Learn more at idalitawrightraso.com, and be sure to also follow her online:Free online: Chills & Thrills in The Back Room
Free online this weekend: Chills & Thrills at The Back Room. Join authors Lou Berney, Kristen L. Berry, Kelly Mustian, and Chevy Stevens as they read from and discuss their critically acclaimed mystery and thriller novels. Sunday, October 28, 2025.
“We reveal more of ourselves in the lies we tell than we do when we try to tell the truth.” ~Donna Tartt, The Secret History
Born to be (Unconsciously) Biased by Fabi Fugazza

Uncover the hidden forces shaping your decisions. Born to Be (Unconsciously) Biased reveals how unconscious bias undermines “merit” and impacts outcomes — and gives you powerful, practical tools to stop it. Fabi Fugazza’s expert insights will help you make fairer, smarter, more effective choices that drive real results. A must-read for leaders who want to transform decision making. From $19.95. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Random curiosities: The sh*t I think about! by Ross Scafidas

Random Curiosities: The Sh*t I Think About! is a hilarious, thought-provoking dive into the human condition. From evolution to ego, Elon Musk to meaning, Ross Scafidas dissects modern life with razor-sharp wit and brutal honesty. Blending philosophy, science, and humour, he explores why we think the way we do — and why we often don’t think at all. Part Bill Bryson, part Ricky Gervais, this book will make you laugh, question everything, and maybe even understand yourself a little better. Smart, funny, and slightly unhinged — just like humanity. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Captain Polo and the Halloween Party by Alan J. Hesse

A spooky‑fun Halloween story with a big heart: laugh, gasp…and learn to reuse!
Captain Polo (and his friend Penguin) get a mysterious invitation to the haunted mansion on the hill. Costumes are required—but do you really need to buy new ones? Join this hilarious adventure where clever reuse beats waste, and being resourceful saves the night.
Praise: “a fun story with some amazing illustrations that help bring it to life...educational, teaching children the importance of reusing old things.” — Readers’ Favorite From $2.99 – SHOP NOW /
The MACH-10 PM by Jason M. Riggs

The MACH-10 PM: AI-Powered Product Management at Hypersonic Speed shows how to fuse human insight with artificial intelligence to build smarter products, faster. Written by former GoPro and Qualcomm executive Jason Riggs, this Amazon #1 New Release gives product leaders practical tools, frameworks, and AI workflows to out-leverage—not out-work—the competition. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Earth Alone (Earthrise Book 1) by Daniel Arenson

Childhood friends Marco and Addy survive a devastating alien invasion. Their mothers do not. Billions do not. Marco and Addy grow up among the ruins, struggling to survive the daily alien assaults. When they're old enough, they join the resistance. They vow to fight back.
They're not the only ones. Heroes gather. Earth's ragtag army flies out to fight. Together, we must beat back the aliens. We must claim our territory among the stars. Earth must rise — or humanity will fall. FREE – SHOP NOW /
The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

"A propulsive medical thriller" ~USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Bird. On a cruise ship sailing across the Atlantic, Dr. Peter Palma expects to treat passengers for minor ailments. But when a vile affliction pits loved ones against each other and with the morgue overflowing, Peter must fight his delirium to neutralize the threat. Gold Medal winner in 2025 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest, General Thriller category From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Devil We Used To Know by V.P. Morris
Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

When Jayden’s wife vanishes, his dark past resurfaces. With a relentless reporter at his side, he’s pulled into a maze of secrets, high school rivalries, and a lurking demon that knows him too well. Can he find Stella before the darkness consumes them both? From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
We Burn Our Dead by Ted Laughton

"A thrilling, contemplative, and blood-soaked musing on the choices that haunt us—and the ones that set us free." — Kirkus Reviews
They are a grim brotherhood, a company of ruthless sellswords. And they are being hunted.
Facing an enemy unlike any fought before, Sturmund must struggle to unite his band of killers against a horror that threatens to shatter their very will to survive.
A grimdark tale of loyalties forged in blood and strengthened in sacrifice. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
How to Survive in Prison by Andrew Kudin
Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

Step into a world harsher than fiction. Behind prison walls, corruption and violence dominate, and each day is a relentless fight for survival. This true story exposes the cruelty of invisible systems—and the unbreakable will that keeps the human spirit alive against all odds From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
She Belongs In My World by Karen Kay

"Daringly dangerous!" ~Amazon Review. Liliann has loved First Rider since he saved her father's life. But he married his childhood sweetheart, and Lilann faded into the background. When First Rider's wife is kidnapped and dies, he is grief-stricken until he is called upon to heal Liliann. Could this be their second chance at love? But then a whisper arises: his first wife might still be alive. Join First Rider and Liliann as they journey into the Rocky Mountains to discover the truth. 4.5 stars, 80 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Claimed by the Boss by Natasha L. Black

New release: Falling for your new boss is a bad idea. Getting pregnant by him? Even worse. Especially when he runs the Bratva. I thought he was a businessman. Turns out, he’s the one they whisper about. I tried to keep my secret safe. When Damien learns the truth, he takes control. No one touches what belongs to him. Not his empire. Not his woman. And definitely not his child. $0.99 - SHOP NOW /
Last call: Library of America Giveaway!
Last call for the LitNuts Library of America Giveaway! The winner will be able to choose The Rachel Carson Collection, The Joan Didion Collection, or a $75 Amazon.com Gift Card. Deadline for entry is 11:59 PM CDT, October 27, 2025.
“In nature nothing exists alone.” ~Rachel Carson
Caribbean Kisses by Laurie Boulden

Widowed for five years, Eve thinks adventure is behind her. But when her daughter invites her on a cruise, basking in the sun on a ship in the Caribbean sounds like a dream. Meeting Nick makes it even better. But Nick isn't who Eve thinks he is, and Nick knows this can't end well. Can Nick and Eve get past the lies, or will their Caribbean kisses remain a fading memory? Cruising into Romance Book 1. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Dance of the Blacksmith by Paul Wilson

A Fantasy Action Romance. In a world of monsters and death, caterans keep the monsters and humans apart. Two caterans find an orphan whose parents were killed by monsters, The boy is destined to become a legendary and formidable cateran, but for now, he is placed in the care of a blacksmith. When the blacksmith is killed in front of him, the boy is saved by a young woman who is also destined to become a legendary cateran. Thus begins a dance that will last their whole lives. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke
Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

One Man's Journey to Hunt Down His Murderer. A high-concept suspense thriller with a supernatural twist. After a freak skiing accident puts him in a coma, John Bastian awakens with memories of a past life as Jack Bachman. Unshakable visions of treasure, a violent axe attack, and a vibrant red-headed woman consume his thoughts, propelling him toward a dangerous future that feels as inevitable as his past. 4.1 stars, 100+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Luck of Han'anga by Thomas Watson

An age of peaceful exploration has ended. With the discovery of the Leyra’an, the old dream of meeting an intelligent, nonhuman species has finally come true. But the dream becomes a disturbing enigma when the Leyra'an prove to be like us to a degree that cannot be explained by chance alone. The search for an answer to this mystery will reveal a universe stranger and more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. Book 1 in a series. 4.3 stars, 367 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /
