Today's Featured Books

FREE - What I'm Looking For by Karen Grey

Romance

“This is a fabulous read that’ll take you back in time, make you swoon, and serve you with a heavy dose of nostalgia.” -The Rogue Reviews. Opposites attract in this romantic comedy. A brilliant-at-math-but-challenged-with-people heroine and a stubbornly frugal hero find love in spite of themselves in this 80's throwback romance. 4.1 stars, 380 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Help Me Talk To Anyone by Vaughn Carter

General Nonfiction

Imagine attending a gathering and actually feeling excited, engaging in animated conversations, and leaving the event having made a new friend or connection. Help Me Talk To Anyone: Eight Skills You Need to Overcome Social Anxiety and Enhance Your Relationships will help you conquer the dread of social interactions and turn awkward silences into witty banter. It's the perfect guide to crush the jitters and self-doubt and help you navigate through social interactions with ease and confidence. 4.7 stars, 165 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker

Literary Fiction and Poetry

Las Vegas, 1982. Brady Wilks, a teenage transplant from the Midwest, navigates life in the dusty suburban outskirts of an aberrant 24-hour town built by the Mob. Desolate and gritty, Third Wheel is a triumphant debut novel, and Brady Wilks is remarkable as a transformative protagonist. A powerful novel about belonging, betrayal, and breaking away. From $9.95 SHOP NOW


Tent for Seven by Marty Ohlhaut with Grace Ly

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West. Tent for Seven is the highly anticipated true story of Marty Ohlhaut and his ill-fated family vacation, deep in the Canadian Rockies. He loved the great outdoors and he loved his wife and five children, but this time, the combination proved disastrous. Together with his daughter, Grace Ly, Marty tells his story with candor and wit reminiscent of Bill Bryson. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Free online this weekend: The Back Room Cocktails & Conversation

Events

Free online: The Back Room - Cocktails and Conversation with Your Favorite Authors. Join authors Brian Andrews & Jeff Wilson, Naomi Hirahara, Ken Jaworowski, and Sarah Pekkanen for an evening of great conversation. Sunday, August 20, 6-8 p.m. CDT.

"Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August." ~Denise Levertov


Song of the Nile by Hannah Fielding

Book of the Day

An award-winning, enthralling novel that transports readers to the mesmerizing world of Egypt, blending romance, history, and mystique into an unforgettable tale. Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Nile River, this story follows the passionate and independent Serena, who becomes entangled in a web of secrets and desires amidst the beauty of ancient Egypt. "Immersive, informative, and entertaining." -Amazon Review. 4.1 stars, 29 ratings. From $5.99 SHOP NOW


Shadow Beasts by Nellie H. Steele

Science Fiction and Fantasy

If Paige isn’t careful, her new job could land her in an early grave. As Shadow Harbor’s newest librarian, the unlucky orphan learns it’s not books she’ll be shelving…but magic. Dark, dangerous, deadly magic. Her new position requires she keep the supernatural subworld at bay while retrieving and archiving magical artifacts from around the globe. If she fails, the world may just be doomed…but even trying could get her killed. Fans of The Librarians and Warehouse 13 will love this enchanting new cozy contemporary fantasy series. 4.5 stars, 30 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Keep Your Friends Close by Niki Keith

Children and Young Adult

A Gritty YA Crime Thriller. "The twists are horrific and the turns are un-be-liev-able.” -Goodreads Review. It was supposed to be a weekend getaway to mend their broken friendships. But when things go terribly wrong, the teens find themselves in an inescapable web of lies. Loyalties are tested, and dark secrets emerge, initiating a sequence of events none can escape. “If you are a fan of Karen M. McManus’ One of Us is Lying series or Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series then you absolutely MUST read this book!” -Goodreads Review. 4.5 stars, 11 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Another Fuggin' War Story by Herald E. Paetow

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

This story is written by mea lifelong pothead. Most of it is probably true, if not exaggerated. What I can tell you is how overwhelming it is to have someone's life in my hands while secretly wondering what the hell to do next. But I'll keep my guys alive if it's the last thing I do, then I'll find some trouble to get into because life's too short not to have a little fun. The waiting joint is my reward. Let's hope I can stay out of my C.O.'s line of sightnot a task as easy as you'd think. 4.1 stars, 372 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


Rainbow's Red Poetry Book by Lily Lawson

Literary Fiction and Poetry

"Do yourself a favour: buy this, curl up in your favourite chair and read it, knowing you will come away refreshed." Life is a complex thing. As social beings, we live side by side, sometimes in not-so-harmonious circumstances. This book celebrates love and tackling the challenges we face as humans. Control is not always ours. Keep learning. Keep growing. Be yourself. Do your best. Life is complicated, yet very simple. 4.5 stars, 32 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Palm Tree Swingers Island Band by Lily Lawson

Children and Young Adult

Take a tiger, an orangutan, an elephant, an eagle, a rhino, a dragon, a spider, and a turtle. Mix with music till loudyou might want to stand back. 5.0 stars, 10 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Neville Goddard's Success Stories by Jeff Johnson

General Nonfiction

Neville Goddard was a significant figure in the realm of metaphysical thought. His pioneering work delved into the realms of manifestation, consciousness, and the power of imagination, paving the way for a fresh perspective on spirituality and personal transformation. With a blend of lucid prose and profound insights, he articulated the concept that thoughts and beliefs shape reality in an individual's experiences. This book shares Neville's personal success stories, as well as stories of his family, friends, and audience. From $4.99 SHOP NOW


How To Spark Creativity by Wisdom University

General Nonfiction

Most people think of creativity as something they either have or don’t. That’s Creativity Myth No. 1. Not everyone can be an Einstein, a Michelangelo, a Jobs, or a Spielberg, but tapping into that innate creativity is something everyone can do. Your creativity does not exist in isolation and neither do the techniques suggested in this book. 4.3 stars, 21 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Angels of Sin Fantasy Series from Lara A. Steel

Spotlight

Learn about Angels of Sin, a three-book fantasy series from author Lara A. Steel featuring angels, demons, and a battle between light and damnation.

"Beautiful, soulful, and exciting." ~Amazon Review of German edition


Angels of Sin - Blood Moon

Genre: Mythical Creatures Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy
4.3 stars, 3400+ ratings (German edition)
English edition release: August 12, 2023
Price: $0.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)



Dash is an angel of sin...a berserker.

When it comes to finding escaped dark souls and sending them back to hell, he knows no mercy. But one night he gets into trouble, and a young woman saves his life. Her name is Ava, and her involuntary heroism immediately puts her in the crosshairs of evil.

Human ballast is the last thing Dash needs in his work. But in order not to leave his rescuer to a cruel death, he takes her under his protection...with unimaginable consequences.


Angels of Sin - Heart of Ice

Genre: Metaphysical Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy
4.5 stars 2800+ ratings (German edition)
English edition coming September 2, 2023
Price: $0.99 




In the darkest part of hell, the young demon Elizah begins her apprenticeship as a torturer, as tradition demands.

Dorian, an angel of sin, is handed over to Elizah to be tortured. But Elizah soon has the feeling that Dorian is undeserving of his fate. Although it’s outside of a demon’s purview, Elizah develops compassion for Dorian, and works behind the scenes to discover what secret he is guarding.

When Elizah actually finds out, one thing becomes clear: she has to help Dorian!


Angels of Sin - Dark Desire

Genre: Mythical Creatures Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy
4.5 stars, 3200+ ratings (German edition)
English edition coming September 23, 2023
Price: $2.99 



During a weekend getaway in the Canadian wilderness, Rose is attacked out of nowhere. She manages to escape to a solitary cabin where she hammers on the door in a panic. The door is opened by a very disconcerted man who only reluctantly lets her in.

Rose has just begun to recover from the shock when she realizes the stranger, who introduces himself to her as Damian, is as dangerous as he is enigmatic.

A snowstorm forces her to spend more time in the cabin with Damian than she’d hoped, and she soon learns that Damian is far from normal—and that his presence alone is a mortal danger to her.


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Free online: Strong Women, Strange Worlds

Events

Free online literary event: Strong Women, Strange Worlds presents Third Thursday QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror. Thursday, August 17, 7 p.m. EDT.

“If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.” ~Mindy Kaling


Fireflies by Shea Hulse

Book of the Day

A Celtic Romance Series, Book 1. When two complete opposites find themselves in a magical world neither knew existed, sparks fly! Fireflies tells the story of a beautiful loner and a handsome recluse who discover they have more in common than they thought. As they navigate a dangerous new world with unexpected allies, will their newfound connection bring them closer together or tear them apart? 4.3 stars, 65 ratings. From $1.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - Desert Storm Warning by ML Yost

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Katherine McKenna arrives in Dubai where her Middle Eastern second family has her back. But when a quondam ghost is suspected of colluding with the family, the suspicion that past sins have returned to haunt the protagonist and antagonist alike remains shrouded. Meanwhile, Dr. Jon Markston is spending as much energy pursuing his stolen microchip as he is in pursuit of Katherine’s heart. When he becomes aware that Katherine is in danger, Jon diverts all resources to ensure his UK reinforcements keep her safe, yet must keep his involvement a secret. FREE - SHOP NOW


Veteran's Code by John Walker

Science Fiction and Fantasy

A strange signal interrupts a simple prospecting job. A group of POWs lost behind enemy lines. The authorities may not be able to offer aid, which means a private citizen with nothing to lose will have to do the unthinkable. Form a team, cross the border, and save the people himself. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Rough Waters by Heather C. Markham

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy. At age thirty-four, Heather received a life-changing diagnosis: she had a progressive muscular dystrophy and would eventually need a wheelchair. Her walking days were going to end much sooner than she’d expected. With humor and heartbreaking candor, Rough Waters chronicles Heather’s slow decline in mobility and her determination to live an extraordinary life—one full of laughter and joy, sand and salt water. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Jake by Emily Jane Trent

Romance

When Amanda receives the shocking news that her sister’s newborn is missing, she must discover if the baby is alive. Navy SEAL Jake volunteers to go undercover with her, but the mission has trouble written all over it. They have a shared past, but Amanda walked away and Jake let her go. Will going undercover bring them together or drive them apart? 4.6 stars, 200+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Ruin by Leigh Seippel

Literary Fiction and Poetry

A Novel of Flyfishing in Bankruptcy. Ruin is a thoroughly engrossing novel about a young couple’s struggle back from the financial catastrophe that so many of us dread. Having fled their urban life, they begin to build a new life together in a rural setting, far from former friends and colleagues—only to have it fall apart all over again in ways that could never be predicted. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Stalked by the Devil by Stacy-Deanne

Romance

Fear is the name of his game. Keith looks perfect on the outside: successful, gorgeous co-CEO of a billion-dollar company. Yet Melody has cause to hate him—his arrogance, his controlling ways, and how women he's been with seem to vanish. Everyone else is blinded by Keith's charms, but Melody will do anything to show he's the devil himself. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Stock Market for Beginners by Abhirup Kar

General Nonfiction

Learn to make money in the stock market, even if you've never traded before. The stock market is the greatest opportunity machine ever created. Are you ready to get your piece of it? This book will teach you everything that you need to know to start making money in the stock market today. Don't gamble with your hard-earned money. If you are going to make a lot of money, you need to know how the stock market really works and avoid the pitfalls and costly beginner mistakes. Learn time-tested trading and investing strategies. FREE - SHOP NOW


FREE - The Turnaround 2 by Robert S. Curry

General Nonfiction

The owners of ABC Off-Road Supply were in way over their heads. They knew the technical side of the business, but not the business side of managing a $6.3 million company. In The Turnaround 2, turnaround specialist Robert Curry shares how he taught ABC’s owners to run a multi-million-dollar business. FREE - SHOP NOW


Vengefully Yours by J. Rose Black

Spotlight

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Vengefully Yours, a steamy collection of short stories from author J. Rose Black. 

"...a thrilling and seductive collection..." ~Literary Titan ★★★★★


Vengefully Yours

Genre: Romance Literary Fiction, Romantic Mystery/Suspense, Short Story Collections
4.35 stars, 57 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $9.99
Ebook: $0.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)



Immerse yourself in this collection of short stories filled with dark secrets, tormented pasts, and forbidden desires. Where love still conquers all.

Join six heroes (and the heroines they pine for) on these fast-paced adventures of mystery and romance, longing and loyalty, vengeance and redemption. And get just a taste of how far a man will go to protect the one woman he can't have…

Whether you prefer streetwise private investigators, loyal and protective military men, or even alpha males with a dark past, there's a steamy, suspense-filled story for you inside Vengefully Yours.

Recognition and Praise for Vengefully Yours

  • Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner - July 2023
  • "Steamy steamy steamy...packed with testosterone and stunning women, culminating in explosive relationships." ~International Review of Books
  • "This was a delightful read with plenty of steam, the right amount of danger, and a fantastic romance." ~NetGalley Reader
  • "Keeps the reader glued to the story with intriguing characters and fantastic plot twists." ~Readers' Favorite
  • "Extremely fun and engaging to read." ~NetGalley Reader

About J. Rose Black

Mother to two children and three dogs, Rose lives a technology-driven life in the Dallas suburbs. 3D printers whir away in her husband’s “printing room," and she spends her day-job hours driving cyber security programs. And when bedtime arrives, she dons her PJs and becomes...a coffee-addicted Indie Romance Novelist!

Growing up, Rose wanted to write before she could read. She was eight when her teachers first submitted one of her stories to a kids magazine for publication. At eleven, she was selected to represent her school at the Young Author’s Extravaganza. She was known as “the writer” in the family, and it was just presumed that was what she would be.

Over the years, Rose has written proposals, case studies, fan fiction, articles, white papers, blogs, and more...mostly on tech, software, and cyber security topics. Now she has turned her attention to fiction, and looks forward to sharing many stories and novels with readers. Learn more at JRoseBlack.com.

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