Today's Featured Books

Juliette Valentine is a cunning, complex, and pathological child prodigy. At just fourteen years old, this elite gymnast manages to weaponize the family dog, create a rabies panic in her small town, initiate a CPS investigation into her own mother, and successfully hunt, capture, trap, and tame the boy next door. "Captivating and thought-provoking." ~Goodreads Review. 4.8 stars, 10 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Lilla, now a Sybil, must travel to the Pada world to track down a ruthless murderer. With the Teryn emperor missing and the empire on the brink of civil war, she must uncover the conspiracy before it's too late. Can she rely on the Proud Pada to succeed? "A masterpiece." ~Goodreads Review. Book 3 in the Last Lumenian series. 4.6 stars, 166 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

A rumor has spread around the kingdom of the four beautiful girls who live in a little house at the end of a long lane... And the King is looking for a wife. Join Alexandra, Belle, Celine, and Darla—with their older sister, Zygmunda—on their adventures at the castle, dealing with a man whose selfishness and arrogance are as famous as their own beauty. From $1.68. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A single puddle on a highway changed Dinesh Palipana’s life forever. A car accident left him with quadriplegia, but he refused to let it define him. He returned to medical school, becoming Queensland’s first quadriplegic medical intern and only the second in Australia. Despite the challenges, he sees his accident as a turning point, making him a more compassionate doctor and a stronger advocate for disability rights. Now, working in one of Australia’s busiest hospitals, he continues to fight for equitable access, proving resilience and purpose can thrive in adversity. 4.6 stars, 82 ratings. From $7.99 - SHOP NOW / 

I may be rich, but it doesn't matter if I'm dead inside. Losing my wife left a crater in my chest impossible to fill. Until I met Erin, the first woman who’s made me feel a thing in years. But she's on the run. The plan is simple. She moves into my cabin. I’ll protect her. And the miracle growing inside her. And if anyone tries to take them from me? I’ll bury them where they stand. A full-length, standalone, older man, fake relationship, surprise pregnancy romance. 4.8 stars, 33 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

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“Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne." ~Dorothy Parker

When bad things happen, we search for answers. Imagine meeting the person who holds them, sitting on a park bench. The Bench pulls you in from the first page, weaving the lives of five strangers through trauma and a mysterious figure. 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, 175 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A young man returns to his Wisconsin hometown to fight an ancient evil, even as he discovers his own shapeshifting powers. To save humanity’s future, Conor Archer, his mysterious dog, Troubles, and his newfound friends battle Celtic and Native American legends—even a demonic scientist. It’s a titanic struggle of good vs. evil: save the town, save the world. 4.5 stars, 381 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

What’s a shapeshifter to do? Conor Archer flees to Ireland to escape a great evil. Fortunately, allies help him fight a deadly plague and a monstrous, one-eyed godling seeking his death. At their refuge on Skellig Island, Conor and friends are guided by a mysterious entity to find their destiny, strength, and courage to save the earth and humanity. 4.6 stars, 132 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

A battle against the forces of Those That Stand in Shadow brings an end to an old hero and a beginning for a new one. Good and evil are not always what they seem, close friends can be deadly enemies, and loyalty can sometimes be rewarded with treachery. Can an unexpected friendship with a thief of orcne blood, despised by all, support a chance for knighthood, or ruin it altogether? 4.5 stars, 29 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Unlock the secrets to thriving in a world filled with hidden toxins via a book that revives ancient healing practices. Learn about the benefits of raw foods, natural detox methods, and time-tested remedies, all blended with modern science to help you restore balance and vitality. Whether you want to boost your energy, strengthen your immune system, or embrace a more holistic lifestyle, this guide provides actionable steps to reclaim your health naturally. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

“What have I done?” Navy SEAL Jack Thibideaux thinks as he stands over the shepherd girl he has just accidentally shot in Afghanistan. Thus starts Jack’s perilous journey to save the girl, and himself. Years later, in his new life as a bookstore owner in the small town of Port Townsend, Washington, Jack seeks solace from PTSD and a new life. But his bloody past is sinking its teeth into him. 4.6 stars, 250+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /

She thought she was safe, but even a continent away is not far enough to hide her from her enemies. "Dalrymple’s works always hang together in the most thrilling and satisfying ways, and Snakes and Ladders is no exception—it should be at the top of everyone’s reading list.” ~Robert Blake Whitehill, bestselling author of The Ben Blackshaw Series. 4.6 stars, 68 ratings. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Lancashire Detective Mysteries of the DCI Walker Crime Thrillers series from author J.J. Richards:

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

★★★★½ "A gripping pastoral thriller...deeply nuanced, packed with allusion and detail, summoning a vivid world to life, expertly combining the best of both police procedurals and twisted mysteries." ~SPR Editorial Review

Sale! 
E-book editions of all three books are on sale March 7-13 in the United States ($0.99) and the United Kingdom (£0.99), and free via Kindle Unlimited!

The Icehouse
Book 1 in the Series
Genres: Detective Mysteries, Police Procedurals, Murder Thrillers
4.1 stars, 1360 ratings
Currently on sale in the US & UK (Regularly from $2.99)

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. He’s haunted by events of the past and hell bent on redemption, if he can stay healthy for long enough that is.

After a body turns up in the sleepy village of Rufford, Walker returns from his leave of absence early. When he learns the crime may be linked to a decades old cold case involving the murder of his sister, things become personal.

When more people go missing and bodies turn up with the same bizarre signature, Walker and his team realize they have a serial killer on their hands. But time is running out, and Walker has to consider breaking the law himself to make things right, once and for all.

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Patricia Gibney, and Michael Connelly.

"A moody, enveloping crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review

The Pike
Book 2 in the Series
Genres: Mysteries, Police Procedurals, Psychological Thrillers
4.3 stars, 1007 ratings
Currently on sale in the US & UK (Regularly from $3.99)



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 they find extends far beyond the Rivington Pike. 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.

After identifying who’d taken the deceased to the Pike, a cat-and-mouse chase ensues, taking them to Manchester and back. When more women are attacked and left for dead, Walker gets reinforcements. But if they don’t find the attacker soon, more women will almost certainly die.

★★★★★ "Authentically written, patiently penned, and satisfyingly dark...a top-flight crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review

The Tower
Book 3 in the Series
Genres: Detective Mysteries, Police Procedurals
4.2 stars, 500+ ratings
Currently on sale in the US & UK (Regularly from $3.99)



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. The murderer, calling himself The Defender, wants people to be kinder to each other, and he’s prepared to kill to make it happen.

★★★★★ "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.

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Sword and the Sunflower Series, three works of epic fantasy from author Mark Bradford:

• The Sword and the Sunflower, Book 1 in the Series
• Amira, Book 2 in the Series
• Upside Down, the prequel to the Series

"An epic fantasy journey that is closely connected with our own world, driven strongly by its characters and their deepest pain, but ultimately leads them towards a wider perspective and a fulfilling conclusion." ~Readers' Favorite 

The Sword and the Sunflower
Book 1 in the Series
Genre: Epic Fantasy
4.5 stars, 26 ratings
From $2.99  

A father who lost his heart, a traveler who lost his love, and a girl who lost everything.

Amira
Book 2 in the Series
Genre: Epic Fantasy
5.0 stars, 6 ratings
From $4.99  

In Amira, Book 2 and the epic conclusion of The Sword and the Sunflower, Stojan and Anastazja find they have become the two most wanted people in Amira. Running for their lives, they make their way across the vast country as the wonders of Amira and the Old World are revealed. But upon reaching their destination, they discover a horrible secret: in order to save their homeland, they must bring an end to the reign of the saints.

"An incredible journey of love, family, life and a coming of age." ~Bookshelf Muse

Upside Down
Prequel to the Series
Genre: Epic Fantasy
5.0 stars, 2 ratings
From $4.44  

What would you do if all your tech was taken away? If your loved ones were gone before you knew it? What skills do you have to survive—without a government, a military, or electricity? And what would you do if the saviors of the human race came? How would you react to The Saints? 

Nik Tesic is the brightest engineer the world has ever seen. She's brilliant, powerful, and decisive. And if she gets her way the world will never have to worry about energy again. She's found an unlimited supply. The world should remember her as the one who solved the energy needs. But unfortunately, they won't remember her at all. There won't be any records of the day she turned the world upside down.

Mark Bradford is an author of both fiction and nonfiction books, host of a top 5% global podcast, licensed UAV pilot, speaker, and full stack web developer. He is also the father of two and a martini aficionado. 

Mark speaks to professional associations, groups, and businesses about status, time, energy and resources, and how we all connect. To learn more, visit MarkBradford.org, and be sure to follow him online:
 

Free online: First Friday Book Talk & Reading. Presented by Larksong Writers Place, join this Friday for a Book Talk & Reading with Cassie Premo Steele, author of Beaver Girl, a novel set against the backdrop of a post-pandemic and climate-collapsed world. Friday, March 7, 12 PM CT. 

"I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is?" ~Vincent van Gogh

Octogenarian Mervyn Ambrose's acting career gets an unexpected new lease of life, but unfortunately, he doesn't. His bucket list is modest. Make one last stage appearance. Hold a secret farewell party for his friends. Say what he's always wanted to say to the people who annoy him, especially his sponsor. Bring the young woman he's recently befriended into his circle of friends. And orchestrate his wake. Mervyn's final act is far from ordinary. A dark comedy filled with powerful emotions and a touch of zaniness that will keep you enthralled. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

In 1944, a secret Nazi experiment split the universe in two—one where the Allies triumphed and another where the Nazis harnessed the atomic bomb first and conquered the stars. Now, in 2207, a portal opens between these parallel worlds, unleashing the Weltraumwaffe, the space fleet of the Third Reich, into our universe. Retired Admiral James King, battle-worn but determined, comes out of retirement to defend Earth against a fascist empire that refuses to die. World War II is raging once more—this time, in the depths of space. 4.6 stars, 160+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New release in juvenile fiction (ages 10-14): When Ruby’s mother goes missing due to struggles with mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt set out to find her. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a jewelry store robbery and an act of kindness from the victim leads them down an unforeseen path. From Georgia to Washington to New York City, Ruby learns that even in life’s darkest moments, hope and unexpected blessings can shine through. "Heart-wrenching and profoundly moving." ~Bookshelf Awards. From $9.99 - SHOP NOW / 

The recently married Hippolyta Napier is making a new life amidst Aberdeenshire’s dark woods and pure, flowing waters. But suspicion, intrigue, and death await at her new home, and the forces of nature take few prisoners. Book 1 in the Hippolyta Napier series. "Excellent series of historical whodunits." ~Amazon UK Review. 4.2 stars, 358 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

"An outrageously enjoyable romp through the meaning of story and authorship and the nature of reality itself." ~Chronogram Magazine. A man's life is upended by a mystery manuscript. What would you do if private stories from your life were published as fiction, but the writer can't be found? Can a book exist without an author? Where do stories come from, anyway? "One-third sleuth story, two-thirds philosophical expedition, A Book with No Author aims to worry the threads of appearance. The novel is a meditation on paradox." ~Dactyl Review. 4.8 stars, 12 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"Dark humor and crisp dialogue drive the twisty storytelling." ~BookLife. In an all-too-possible, not-so-distant future dominated by AI, universal basic income, and "subtirees" living pod-bound lives of leisure, Stu Reigns dreams of more. When his brilliant ex develops digital immortality, the world's powerful elite scramble to secure their eternal existence, and Stu gets caught between a sick billionaire, a Russian mob, digital mind clones, and a shrewd, devout Southern matriarch. 5.0 stars, 62 ratings. From $4.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Earl Meanor was an honest, hardworking man who got shafted badly by some men he knew at work. They deliberately bad-mouthed his character. We believe they stole one of his inventions and then crafted a blacklist that nearly destroyed his life. Despite all the harsh treatment and circumstances, he kept his family together. This book tells Earl's story. 4.3 stars, 68 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

What’s a straight guy to do when he falls for his new friend? Paramedic Connor is a stressed-out tower of a man. Looking to unwind, he learns to knit but is caught off guard by his feelings for Judah, his instructor. Judah is tired of falling for the wrong men. He can’t help his crush on Connor though, which is trouble because pining for straight guys isn’t his style. As blizzard pummels the city, the friends hunker down and a spark between them ignites. But will the revelation of that attraction draw them together or tear them apart? 4.3 stars, 330 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Have you had an adverse reaction to a medical shot? This book encourages people to detoxify to restore health. This is an updated color edition with a toxicologist-approved supplement listing and information about mRNA technology. A must-read for those suffering from any toxin-created issue. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /