Today's Featured Books

Jamison is a Gold Coast boy who desperately wants to visit his dad in Paris. When a friendly dragon offers to help, Jamison has no idea what is in store. He must deal with four eccentric dragons. Also, he must survive a hot air balloon crash, a cyclone, and getting lost in Shanghai. Will he find his dad? Will he ever feel that he is truly home? A book that will delight dragon lovers of any age. 4.8 stars, 13 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Magic, friendship, and destiny collide at Rune Academy. Bri’s newfound title of The Witch of Algiz is cursed and creates tension with other students. As Bri feels the pulsating power of Runes beneath her fingertips, the academy buzzes with uncertainty as she navigates the precarious path between light and shadow. Will she succumb to use dark magic and endanger the academy and her newfound friends? Embrace the magic and bonds of unexpected friendships within this paranormal YA academy fantasy series. 4.4 stars, 89 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

One reckless spell. One ruthless vampire. One very big problem. Alara spent years building The Caffeinated Cauldron. When the former owner retired, the cafe was supposed to be hers. Instead, she’s stuck serving lattes to the vampire who stole it. If he won’t sell, she’ll take matters into her own hands. A little illegal potion never hurt anyone, right? Except when her spell backfires, and suddenly, he’s looking at her like she might be dessert. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of author WL "Bud" Gorman, including the Assassins and Angels Series of thrillers.

★★★★★ "Very enjoyable." ~Barnes & Noble Reviewer

Bonus #1: Assassins and Angels Book 1 is available as a FREE download!

Bonus #2: Get a free novella by signing up for Bud's mailing list. 

Assassins and Angels: Book 1
Genres: Thrillers, Suspense, Action
Ebook price: FREE!



Strong men. Strong women. Dangerous times.

In the aftermath of a conflict with Russia in the arctic, Canada has fragmented, leaving provinces on the edge of chaos and anarchy. The Premier of Ontario makes a bold but controversial decision: She hires professional security contractors to assist her limited police resources.

Steven Grace is the leader of Sabre—a multinational team of former special forces operators hired to support The Premier's efforts to re-unite Canada. But the going is tough. Organized crime, outlaw bikers, white supremacists, 'adrenaline jihadis', and assassins are all controlled by one man...the man responsible for Grace's court martial and disgrace during the arctic conflict.

In the end, Steven Grace wants redemption...from his former country, from a father who disowned him, and from the former fiancée he left behind.

Assassins and Angels: Book 2
Genres: Thrillers, Suspense, Action
Ebook price: $0.99



Steven Grace and Sabre Team are still grinding it out.

A sniper at a city hall riot...weapons smugglers in a swamp...a confrontation at a biker bar...bounty hunters...a vigilante group…these are the challenges that Steven Grace and his team of security contractors must deal with as they continue to support the Ontario Premier's efforts to re-unite Canada. But first, the Premier must win an election in her own province where criminal organizations are causing uncontrollable chaos.

Steven Grace is a highly competent leader, but his life is not without problems. In addition to leading dangerous missions, he must deal with a disease that neutralizes his body at inopportune moments, a mother who is seriously ill, a father who wants nothing to do with him, and a tenuous relationship with his former fiancée.

Assassins and Angels: Book 3
Genres: Thrillers, Suspense, Action
Ebook price: $0.99



Steven Grace and Sabre Team are back…with an expanded mission. 

To be successful, the team must deal with the ongoing violence and criminality across all of Ontario that is secretly controlled by Grace's nemesis, sociopathic former army general Alan Flint. In fast-breaking operations, Grace and team must destroy protected weapons caches, deal with criminal biker gangs, save Premier Marcus from an attempt on her life, stop an elite bomb-maker, and face a group of ruthless mercenaries hired by Flint. In addition, Grace continues to face challenges in his personal life, including a former fiancée who appears to be in a relationship with another man.

With all of this facing him, Steven Grace knows his life is going to change.

The Brickbox
Genres: Literary Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Coming of Age Fiction
Ebook price: $0.99



Sometimes hope lives in the most unexpected place.

Jude Zander is a shy, inexperienced small-town girl who has disguised herself as a boy and is on the run from an abusive father. She desperately wants to find her mother who left her without warning. After Jude arrives in the big city, she is confronted by hookers, bikers, and street punks. Her only contact in the city is an aunt who wants nothing to do with her.

Alone and without survival skills, Jude drifts on the streets until she meets Rags and Gunner, two old panhandlers who offer her a place to stay at an old abandoned warehouse they call The Brickbox where Jude meets a diverse group of battered and discarded street people whose resilience, humanity, and humor surprise her. They all do their best to help Jude—all except an ex-cop who wants Jude gone.

When Jude is ultimately forced to face her oppressive father in court, her street friends search for the one witness who can save her.

WL (Bud) Gorman is a former Canadian army officer who dealt with interesting challenges and demanding situations in many parts of the world, including Europe, India, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean. In a second career, he wrote and helped to direct exercises for the Canadian military using various computer simulations and role-playing productions. Today, Bud enjoys Chinese brush painting, tying fishing flies, and is learning to play rock and roll guitar. He and his wife live in the country between two small towns not far from Ottawa. Visit wlgormanstories.com to learn more, get a free novella by signing up for Bud's mailing list, and be sure to follow him online: 

Free online: GetLit! Festival. The GetLit! Festival is Washington State’s longest-running annual literary festival, featuring a diverse lineup of highly sought-after authors and local literary talent. The Festival concludes this Sunday with a full day of online events! Sunday, April 13, 9 AM to 6:30 PM PDT. 

"She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live." ~Annie Dillard

Getting onto the invite list is hard, but staying there is even harder. Knightsbridge is one of London's most exclusive addresses. Paisley juggles a budding career as a social columnist turned investigative journalist after she uncovers the hidden crimes. Her best friend, Allegra, reigns as the high society gatekeeper. Along with her friends, Paisley must navigate the reality of living in a place where staying ahead often matters more than morals. From $8.99 - SHOP NOW / 

On sale through April 12: Get the Lancashire Detective Mysteries Boxed set for only 99 cents! That's three complete novels featuring DCI Jonathan Walker, senior detective for the Lancashire Constabulary in North West England: The Ice House, The Pike, and The Tower. Currently a #1 Best Seller in Traditional Detective Mysteries on Amazon. 4.3 stars, 262 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

When Evelyn is accidentally poisoned, her only hope for an antidote is to sign the curious contract of Hart’s Circus—the same place her brother vanished before her birth. As she investigates, she uncovers questions no carnie will answer… and infuriates tempestuous Manager Hart. Undeterred, she’ll cajole and blackmail her way to the truth. Featuring illustrations in the style of vintage circus posters, Avery’s Ghost throws readers into a macabre world of secrets and magic. 4.3 stars, 65 ratings. Buy the series now at a discount! From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Never hire your friends—unless you want a fuller, richer, happier, and even more successful company. Marcylle Combs shares her experience of building successful companies based on friendship, laughter, joy, and common values. Learn how to challenge the status quo and become a disrupter who leads with vulnerability, honesty, integrity, and humility. Discover how to build a community of friendship in the workplace and enjoy working with people you love. 5.0 stars, 31 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

It's been years since fourteen-year-old Dean has seen his Gran. But now Dean's mom is desperate to have someone watch him over the summer, which means Dean will be spending his summer with Gran on her tomato farm. Dean expects his time to be filled with hard work. Instead, events lead him to believe something otherworldly is wrong with Gran. Something evil. 4.6 stars, 21 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

In a journey of transformation, Kendall, a seemingly ordinary individual, is unknowingly thrust into a profound mission. Guided by a powerful and enigmatic force, he must navigate a path that will reveal hidden truths buried deep in the folds of time. Ancient legacies and long-forgotten tales provide clues leading to more questions, until finally, distant connections reveal their true significance in a breathtaking twist. From $4.50 - SHOP NOW / 

Mona is a mischievous monkey. She likes to have fun in ballet class, which sometimes gets her in trouble. She’s not (always) grumpy; she’s just misunderstood. Her moodiness is attached to a memory she holds dear from long ago. What could it be? Follow along as Mona shares her memory with her friends, Sasha and Cami, and finds out the true meaning of family. From $18 - SHOP NOW / 

Della is already a witch at breaking point when her brother accidently kills a werewolf. Malone, the Brighton Pack alpha, attacks, leaving Della with a scratch that turns her into the first ever hybrid-witch. Malone helps Della through the first shift, but turning a witch is against sacred wolf laws. Malone's pack will disown him if I doesn’t get rid of Della. A Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance. 4.2 stars, 1900+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

In a desolate world, a veteran monster hunter must recover a new specimen for the corporate elites. But when Mercer learns this organism is not a wasteland mutant but a teen girl, his moral compass spins sideways. causing him to question everything he believes about his job, his future, and his foggy past. From award-winning author Ingrid Moon comes an action-packed dystopian novel with crazy twists, a pinch of humor, and all the blood and violence of an edge-of-your-seat action movie. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Change can happen in two ways: it can arise from shifts in our external circumstances, or it can stem from our decision to see things differently. This book serves as a comprehensive guide offering practical tools to navigate the complexities of life by choosing new narratives that redefine happiness. Are you ready to thrive through change? From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Born into a world of chaos, fear, and uncertainty, Dustin Bryan knows what it means to fight for survival. Growing up in a broken home riddled with abuse, neglect, addiction, and loss, life was an uphill battle from the start. But within the darkness, there was a spark—a relentless drive to overcome, to break generational cycles, and to transform pain into purpose. More than just a story of survival, this memoir is a testament to the power of faith, the strength found in adversity, and the promise that changed everything. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Journey through time and ancient worlds, exploring nature and the influence of deities of lands such as Anatolia, Mesopotamia, the Levant, Crete, Greece, Malta, and Sicily. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

He guards the streets, but can he guard his heart? Life on the night shift has hardened Officer Matthew Danes, but nothing could prepare him for the whirlwind romance with Rosemarie, the beautiful, fiery owner of a local wine bar. When a violent drug dealer with a vendetta targets Rosemarie, Matthew’s every instinct tells him he must protect her at all costs in this high-stakes, emotionally charged police romance. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of Brenda E Smith, author of award-winning and critically acclaimed travel/adventure memoirs that provide readers with an adrenaline-packed blend of daring exploits and deep reflections:

• Becoming Fearless: Finding Courage in the African Wilderness
  • Winner of awards from Readers' Favorite, Storytrade, and more
  • 4.7 stars, 172 ratings 
• Becoming Amazed: Discovering the World with Eyes Wide Open
  • Ranked #1 in Travel Biographies & Memoirs on Amazon.com
  • Kindle Edition currently FREE
  • 4.9 stars, 42 ratings

Becoming Fearless
Genres: Africa Travel Books, Traveler & Explorer Biographies
Paperback from $15.49
Audiobook from $21.83 ($0.99 via Audible)
Ebook from $9.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)



An inspirational true story that showcases what is possible when you step out of your comfort zone into the wild.

Coerced by her boss and fellow river guides, Brenda Smith reluctantly embarks on a rafting trip through a vast Tanzanian game reserve. If she can survive twelve days on the remote jungle rivers, then she must scale Africa's tallest mountain. After twenty-eight years of a safe and predictable life, Brenda is terrified of what awaits her in these dangerous wildernesses.

She comes face-to-face with angry hippos, roaring lions, and stealthy crocodiles, and struggles with the extremes of unbearable heat and hypothermia. Despite the harsh external threats she conquers, her greatest challenge is a profound inner journey—a courageous transformation as she uncovers the internal source of her fears and discovers the personal strength to do anything.

Awards/Recognition for Becoming Fearless

• Best Non-Fiction Travel Book 2023 by Reader Views
• Winner Non-Fiction Regional-World 2024 by Storytrade Awards
• Silver Medal for Non-Fiction Adventure 2024 Readers' Favorite Awards

Becoming Amazed
Genres: Travel Biographies & Memoirs, Adventurer & Explorer Biographies, Biographies & Memoirs of Women
Paperback from $19.99
Ebook: FREE



A journey to inspire you to chase your own wild dreams.

Brenda's journey began with rafting and mountain climbing through the untamed Tanzanian wilderness, as chronicled in Becoming Fearless, but what started as a step outside her comfort zone soon became an insatiable quest for the extraordinary, pushing her to explore some of the most remote and breathtaking corners of the globe.

From Bolivia's rugged landscapes to Ethiopia's hidden tribal territories, from the enigmatic villages of Pakistan to the leech-infested forests of Sri Lanka, Brenda’s escapades are both awe-inspiring and terrifying. She confronts everything from revered idols exacting mysterious revenge to navigating eerie second-dimension spaces. The stakes reach their zenith in the brutal murder of a friend by terrorists—a moment that forces Brenda to reckon with the harshest realities of the world she craves to explore.

Through every trial, Brenda gains profound insights, emerging stronger, braver, and more enlightened. Her stories are an adrenaline-packed blend of daring exploits and deep reflections, perfect for fans of Eat Pray Love, Wild, and Tracks.

Praise for Becoming Amazed

"The fires of transformation blaze in this superbly delightful portmanteau of a book." ~Richard Bangs, Explorer

"Smith takes readers along on her amazing journeys...inspiring us to seek our adventures outside our comfort zone, and to explore and appreciate our diverse world." ~Judi Wineland, Founder of Overseas Adventure Travel

"Smith's retelling of these first encounters with remote rivers and the people and wildlife met along the way are the makings of river running history." ~Bridget Crocker, author of The River's Daughter

Spellbound by wanderlust after working as a whitewater river guide, Brenda has lived, worked, or traveled in more than forty countries. While overseas, Brenda pursued adventures on less-traveled roads through remote villages, collecting a raft of stories about her exploits. Now retired, she lives in Belfast, Maine, documenting cherished memories of her escapades in memoirs, essays, and poems. When the ocean calls, she can be found rowing a dory in Belfast Harbor. Learn more and sign-up for news from Eye Opener Press at EyeOpenerPress.com.

This is a special edition LitNuts newsletter to let you know about a very special, limited time offer:

Get the highly rated Lancashire Detective Mysteries Boxed Set of three complete DCI Walker Crime Thrillers from author J.J. Richards for only 99 cents!*

• The Icehouse, Book 1 in the Series
• The Pike, Book 2 in the Series
• The Tower, Book 3 in the Series

* Please note: Because of Amazon restrictions, the 99-cent sale will not be available in Canada and Australia. Even so, the Kindle edition will still be on sale at a significant discount of 75% off the regular price in those markets. 

The DCI Walker Collection Books 1-3: A Lancashire Detective Mystery
Genres: Detective Mysteries, Police Procedurals, Murder Thrillers
4.3 stars, 250+ ratings
On sale starting at 99 cents (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Book 1: The Icehouse
(4.1 stars, 1398 ratings)

A Murderer on the Loose. A Detective Haunted by the Past. A Race Against Time.

DCI Jonathan Walker is a senior detective for the Lancashire Constabulary in North West England. When a body turns up in the sleepy village of Rufford, Walker learns the crime may be linked to a decades old cold case involving the murder of his sister. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Patricia Gibney, and Michael Connelly. "A moody, enveloping crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review

Book 2: The Pike
(4.3 stars, 1000+ ratings)

Not everything is what it seems, and not everyone is who they appear to be.

A young girl is found dead at the Pike Tower on Winter Hill near Chorley, and DCI Walker and the newly promoted DC Briggs are drafted in to investigate. But what seems like a party gone wrong or a sickening group attack, transpires to be much more, and threatens not only the local community, but Walker and his team, too. "A top-flight crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review

Book 3: The Tower 
(4.2 stars, 500+ ratings)

A seaside town on its knees. A group hell bent on making it a better place...by KILLING. 

When the Head Clown at Blackpool Tower Circus turns up dead in suspicious circumstances, a criminal investigation ensues, headed by DCI Walker. But when another body turns up just days later, with the same modus operandi, the double homicide becomes the talk of the town. "An unsettling but highly entertaining thriller." ~SRP Editorial Review

JJ Richards is a bestselling author based in Lancashire, England, where he lives with his wife and young son. Writing under multiple pen names, he has published eight novels and a collection of short stories, with his ninth book, The Castle, currently in the works. Though his stories are works of fiction, he often finds himself questioning where the boundary between imagination and reality truly lies. So far, he has yet to locate it, plant a flag, and chart it for future explorers. Learn more and sign-up to his mailing list at J-J-Richards.com.

Free online: Academy of American Poets Event featuring Distinguished Poet in Residence Ilya Kaminsky, a finalist for the National Book Award and recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. Thursday, April 10, 5:30 - 6:30 PM EDT.

“All that is musical in us is memory.” ~Ilya Kaminsky

“One of the best books I’ve read in a long time…not preachy or religious...just beautiful and enlightening.” ~Reedsy Discovery. When bad things happen, we all seek answers. Imagine sitting on a park bench and meeting the one person who holds them. The Bench weaves the lives of five strangers through shared trauma and an enigmatic stranger who offers more than just comfort. Inspired by the emotional depth of The Shack and the philosophical insights of The Alchemist, Dr. Flood's thought-provoking story offers comfort and healing for the soul. 4.8 stars, 180+ ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Married college professors Christine and Joss thought they had it all…that is, until Christine crosses the line with a student and Joss’s memory starts to slip. Meanwhile, their outcast daughter, Abbie, finds herself in the middle of a campus cheating scandal. When their secret lives collide, their indiscretions culminate in a catastrophe no one saw coming. 4.4 stars, 180 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Cmdr. Boone knows he works for the bad guy. He knows the warlord wants to end humankind. And he knows his treachery—hiding the warlord's rival—means death. His plan: escape with the warlord's weapon. But his superiors are catching on, and the rival fleet isn't as receptive as he'd hoped. Plus, the weapon has a reckless agenda of its own. Multi-award winning space opera full of page-turning action, epic space battles, twists, and biological magic. 4.5 stars, 13 ratings. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Sasha, the youngest in a royal family of tigers, is going to be presented to the kingdom. As she prepares to receive her tiara, her insecurities come out. She’s shy, awkward, and clumsy (and she has really big feet!). Her best friend, Cami, convinces her to take ballet classes, where she finds self-confidence, makes new friends, and learns to believe in herself. Follow Sasha's journey as she becomes The Furry Princess. $18 - SHOP NOW /