Today's Featured Books

Jude Zander is an inexperienced small-town girl on the run from an abusive father, searching for a mother who left her without warning. Jude has no idea how to survive in a city—until she meets two old panhandlers who offer her a place to stay at The Brickbox. When forced to face her oppressive father in court, Jude's street friends search for the witness who might save her. 4.1 stars, 6 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

"Raw and funny." ~Joel Stein, Time Magazine. Dina's grandparents were alcoholics, her father was an alcoholic, she is an alcoholic and pill addict, and all three of her daughters struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Meanwhile, Dina is trying to make it as a stand-up comic so she can quit her job as a grocery store clerk. Through it all, she does her best to hold her family together and maintain her sense of humor. "Like a maelstrom." ~Foreword Reviews. 4.4 stars, 624 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Iconic Sons MC Series from Kahlani B. Steele, a series that blends romance and suspense:

• Resilient, Book 1 in the series, 4.2 stars, 86 ratings on Goodreads
• Courageous, Book 2 in the series, 4.5 stars, 28 ratings on Goodreads
• Fearless, Book 3 in the series, coming in 2026!

"Kahlani B. Steele masterfully crafts a narrative that balances romance with plenty of focus on psychological depth and suspense." ~Readers' Favorite

Bonus: Enter the author's Goodreads Giveaway (U.S. only) for a chance to win one of 100 copies of the Kindle edition of Courageous. 

Resilient

She Will Not Be Defeated

Charly Sawyer is a young woman trying to find her place in the world when she meets Dominic Price, her boss and VP of the Iconic Sons MC. Despite her attraction to Dominic, growing up in the foster system has made Charly wary of men and relationships.

After a harrowing attack one night, Charly and her friend, Jess, seek refuge within the MC’s protective walls. At the clubhouse, Charly encounters Dominic’s charismatic cousin, Jax, and the air crackles with an undeniable spark.

When the men reveal their interest in her, Charly’s insecurities emerge. Soon, jealousies erupt from her coworkers, including Jess, prompting Charly to set aside her fears. She begins a journey of pleasure and self-discovery with Dom and Jax.

Unfortunately, their relationship is fraught with resentment, betrayal, and sabotage. And when her life is threatened, Charly’s only option is to escape.

Praise for Resilient
"Steamy love triangle with surprising depth." ~BookLife

"Themes of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment while maintaining a gripping romantic narrative." ~Readers' Favorite

"Sheds a glaring light on the toxic masculinity that is usually romanticized through damsel in distress scenarios." ~Reedsy Discovery

Courageous

She Will Not Let Fear Stop Her

Clark is tormented by the suicides of her loved ones, which leaves her trapped in a whirlwind of pain and despair. To cope with her crippling fear of panic attacks, she resorts to self-harm by cutting.

Clark’s life takes a turn when she meets Vin and Gun at their tattoo shop and starts working for them. Clark finds a newfound sense of purpose and hope that inspires her to refrain from harming herself.

Vin and Gun, the quintessential alpha males, grew up in the Iconic Sons MC, a motorcycle club known for its strict code of conduct and brotherhood. Clark’s protective nature springs to life, and she tries to shield Vin and Gun from the dangers of the MC. But Vin and Gun, determined to uphold the club’s honor and traditions, will never allow Clark to interfere in their affairs.

Despite their initial conflicts, the simmering sexual tension eventually blossoms into a complex relationship between Vin, Gun, and Clark.

There’s one problem. Vin and Gun don’t know about Clark’s self-harming. How will they react when confronted with her disfiguring scars? Will they choose to run away, or can they accept her with all her flaws and imperfections?

Praise for Courageous
"Readers of sweet romance who want a walk on the wild side without stepping too far out of their comfort zone will find much here that appeals." ~BookLife

"A tantalizing exploration of love, trust, and self-discovery.” ~Reader Views 5-Star Review

"Romance dotted with tension, tattoos, and thunder." ~Reedsy Discovery

LitNuts is launching a new giveaway today, but first, congratulations to Lori R. of the United States, winner of the LitNuts Summer Giveaway. Lori's prize is her choice of a set of coffee mugs with a beautiful stained-glass design or a $75 gift card from Bookshop.org or Barnes & Noble. Thank you to everybody who entered our Summer Giveaway!

Today is also the official launch of our new giveaway contest: Enter our Library of America Giveaway for a chance to win The Rachel Carson Collection, The Joan Didion Collection, or a $75 Amazon.com Gift Card. 

"I wanted not a window on the world but the world itself." ~Joan Didion

On the Island of Albion, in the days before the Giants, two lads leave their jobs in a village pub and set out to rescue the Rich, Beleaguered Princess. Aided or distracted by a succession of characters, they travel by sea, land, and flying pig to the Princess's tower. But all is not as they expected. “A fairy-tale that refuses to play by the rules...a delightful commentary on the art of storytelling itself.” ~Erik Tonning, NLA Univ. College, Norway. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Bernie is a young boy fascinated with the moon. His curiosity urges him to speak to Mr. Moon, and when Mr. Moon talks back, their conversation takes Bernie on a journey as he learns about the moon and receives advice that teaches him a valuable lesson, resulting in a heartwarming outcome. "Promotes kindness, curiosity and optimism." ~Readers' Favorite. 5.0 stars, 8 ratings. From $12.99 - SHOP NOW /

A teen/YA novel that adults will appreciate, too. Jude is on the run from an abusive father, searching for a mother who left her without warning. Jude has no idea how to survive in a city—until she meets two old panhandlers who offer her a place to stay at The Brickbox. When forced to face her oppressive father in court, Jude's street friends search for the one witness who might save her. 4.1 stars, 6 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

A Journey Back to Your Self-Worth. Have you ever felt lost, broken, or unworthy of the life you dream of? Lay down the weight of shame, comparison, and self-doubt and pick up the truth of who you are. Through heartfelt storytelling, powerful mindset shifts, and soul-stirring reflections, Kandace Pavlowich shares the lessons that carried her from addiction, depression, and burnout into healing, purpose, and self-acceptance. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW /

Think you need a backyard to grow veggies? Think again! This go-to guide will help you turn even the tiniest apartment into a green, edible oasis. Whether you’ve got a sunny windowsill, a shady kitchen corner, or just a little curiosity, this friendly, step-by-step book will help you grow fresh, healthy vegetables right inside your home. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

When his grandfather dies, Anthony is sent to Ukraine with a single request: return with a handful of soil. What begins as a simple task draws him into a land of hidden truths, ancestral shadows, and a past that refuses to stay buried. 4.5 stars, 10 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

New release: Mellie thought her family’s darkest secrets died with them. She was wrong. A high-profile renovation brings her back to her childhood home where her brother died. She finds hidden rooms, medical files, missing names—and someone watching. This isn’t a renovation. It’s a trap. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

A found-family, no-spice romance. Ana is struggling to rebuild her life after escaping an abusive relationship. Her past mistakes caused harm to herself and those she loves, and she's doesn't want that to happen again. When Ana’s secrets begin to unravel, she is determined to make up for her past, even if it means sacrificing her dreams of love and a future. Follow Ana as she rediscovers the beauty of unconditional love and the hope that can spring from the ashes of mistakes. 4.1 stars, 41 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Cloud: A Speculative Fiction Novel by Robert Rivenbark, on sale for only 99 cents through October 15! 

★★★★★ "A gripping, fast-paced exploration of morality, technology, and human ambition." ~The Great Book Reviews

Bonus: Visit TheCloudNovel.com to read the first four chapters FREE!

The Cloud: A Speculative Fiction Novel

When Everyone's A Virtual Reality Slave, Who Can Free The Human Soul?

In twenty-second century L.A. dominated by The Cloud, every imaginable pleasure is accessible—yet the entire world can vanish in a single upload.

That choice rests in one man’s hands.

Blaise, a brilliant but tormented VR programmer, is trying to forget his violent past as a special forces commando by throwing himself into creating VR fantasies. He finds himself tempted by his megalomaniac boss, who offers him wealth, power, and eternal life in exchange for coding a new VR series that will addict and eliminate billions of “unproductives.”

Caught between joining those who want to bring down the ruling Cloud regime in Hong Kong, or accepting the offer of personal immortality, Blaise finds himself flanked by two relentless women—a psychic hacker risking overwhelming personal odds to save humanity from annihilation, and the other using her extraordinary carnal wiles to accelerate the final triumph of The Cloud. Ultimately, Blaise must reembrace his violent warrior nature in a desperate bid to destroy it.

Praise for The Cloud
★★★★★ "A classic hero’s journey [that asks] eternal questions about human freedom, the quest for enlightenment, and the meaning of suffering and evil.” ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "A captivating, edge-of-your-seat dystopian thriller that delves deep into the dark potential of a hyper-connected, surveillance-driven future.” ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "1984 on steroids—both timely and eerily predictive." ~Jorah Kai, author of Amos the Amazing

★★★★★ "A thought-provoking, page-turning futuristic thriller that projects today’s trends into a scary yet probable future.” ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "Underscores how the effort to dehumanize humanity must inevitably fail.” ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "Fast-paced, thought-provoking, and unforgettable." ~The Great Book Reviews

Winner, San Antonio Writers Guild 27th Annual Writing Contest, Science Fiction

One of the 20 Best Books of 2023, Bookworm Reviews

#1 Amazon International Best Seller

        

Last call for the LitNuts Summer Giveaway! The winner will be able to chose a set of coffee mugs with a beautiful stained-glass design or a $75 Gift Card from Bookshop.org or Barnes & Noble. Deadline for entry is 11:59 PM CDT, August 31, 2025. 

“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” ~Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes

A richly detailed fantasy series starter: Years after Fen wakes up in a meadow with only one hazy memory, he’s sent on a quest to save his kingdom. On his journey, he meets a thief who brings his past life to the surface. Can Fen and Aleesa uncover Fen’s past before an unspoken evil takes hold? 4.6 stars, 20 ratings. From 2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

What if WWII were fought in space? In 1944, a secret Nazi experiment split the universe in two. In our universe, we won. But in a parallel universe, the Nazis conquered the world. Now it's 2207, and the two universes collide, this time in space. Bonus: Check out The Everrealms, a podcast from USA Today bestselling author Daniel Arenson discussing sci-fi audio dramas, book reviews, and more! 4.4 stars, 260 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

What if Jane Austen set sail to reform Napoleon Bonaparte? In the spring of 1815, Jane crosses the Channel to confront the exiled emperor, hoping to bring moral reason to a man who once ruled all of Europe. But Napoleon is not expecting company, least of all an English novelist. Part comedy, part fantasy, part historical farce, this book imagines what might happen if two of history’s sharpest minds collided. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Jude Collymore tried to do the right thing by fighting his attraction to his band member's younger sister. Apart from a forbidden romance and their obvious age gap, pursuing his feelings could have destroyed the band. Years later, it only took one look from Esther to fuel the embers of their chemistry. Now Jude has a second chance. Will he take it? 4.2 stars, 500+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

"Peppered with lust and intrigue," this "compelling" drama (Kirkus Reviews) tells the story of a conflicted artist's struggles with love, lust, and his art. "The bristling energy of Cacoyannis' text is its forte, helping it stand out from the crowd, with its tantalizing characters an undoubted highlight." ~Publishers Weekly's BookLife Prize. 4.5 stars, 56 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Four complete novels! One woman’s journey to self-discovery in the Gilded Age could destroy everything she’s ever known. Vivian is out to uncover family lies and create a brighter future for herself. Jake is searching for a father figure, only to endure sin and redemption. Larissa is obsessed with rigid social codes to hide the shameful secrets of her past. “May's historical fiction picks apart the delicate facade of American gentility in upper-class families on the wild West Coast at the end of the nineteenth century.” ~Lisa Lickel, author. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW /

A prequel short story paranormal romance adventure with vampires, krakens, and deep sea danger. Follow Sebastian Moreau—the silver-eyed enforcer of The Nocturne—as he tracks a pirate ship for blood, tech, and secrets. Pirates will bleed, a kraken-sized mystery will stir, and one vampire will break protocol to keep a woman he should have killed. 4.4 stars, 11 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on two highly rated works of historical fiction from author Maria Luisa Lang:

• The Pharaoh's Cat, Book 1 in the series, 4.5 stars, 287 ratings
• The Eye of Nefertiti, Book 2 in the series, 4.3 stars, 177 ratings

Bonus: The e-book editions of both books are available as FREE downloads from multiple online retailers. Don't miss out on these fun reads!

"Who would have thought that ancient Egypt could be so funny?" ~Koko's Book Blog

The Pharaoh's Cat

Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh's intimate and, when accused of murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise Pharaoh from the dead.

The cat is a quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as a free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The novel interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters (both human and animal), and fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture.

Praise for The Pharaoh's Cat
"Conflict, humor, history, romance, time travel, suspense...I fell in love with this book." ~Susan Barton, eBook Review Gal

"A wealth of rich history here, brought to life by a talented storyteller who is obviously also well-versed in the daily rituals and activities of ancient Egyptian customs and rituals." ~Don Sloan, justfreeandbargainbooks

"Great for long-time fans of cats or for readers looking for a good and fun read." ~Joss Radillo, Koko's Book Blog

The Eye of Nefertiti

Now a New Yorker, the Pharaoh’s cat travels back in time to free Egypt’s legendary Queen Nefertiti from a horrific curse, discovering firsthand why her mummy has never been found and her famous bust is missing one eye.

Added to all this is an ingenious use of the Tarot and Italian opera, making for a fabulous story that will transport readers to different locations in the past and present.

Praise for The Eye of Nefertiti
"Detail and realism about ancient Egypt that only someone with both knowledge and passion can bring." ~Vikki Heaven, Escapology Reviews

"Well-written historical fiction." ~Wendy Scott, Multi-Award Winning Author

"Oozes with charm." ~Socrates Book Review

"Hilarious!" ~Charity Rowell-Stansbury, On My Kindle Book Reviews

Join Next Stop Italy for a free virtual tour of Montepulciano. Known for its magnificent views, idyllic rolling hills, medieval and Renaissance history, and its wine, Montepulciano is the quintessential Tuscan village. Thursday, August 28, 10 - 11 AM CDT. 

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” ~Leonardo da Vinci

Rookie detective Sydney Livingstone thought she'd left the chaos of her tennis career behind when she joined the Walsh County Police Department. But on the dark web, a vigilante is waging their own brand of justice, pushing Sydney to confront a force that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear as she navigates a twisted maze of corruption, deception, and conspiracy within her own department. 4.6 stars, 46 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

From award-winning author Kim Catanzarite comes a BlueInk Review Notable Book: Svetlana has met her soul mate in a young astronomer whose eccentric family becomes obsessed with her pregnancy in this heartbreaking character-driven love story. Book 1 of The Jovian Universe pentalogy of plot-twisting sci-fi novels. "Captivating!" ~BlueInk Review. 4.2 stars, 461 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /