Today's Featured Books

A Country Kind of Love by K.T. Raine

Book of the Day

A single mom on the run. A widower shackled by regret. Can they forge a new future together, or will regret and deception doom the chance to repair two damaged hearts? A clean, small-town, second-chance romance. Book 1 of the Huckleberry Ridge Romance series. 4.6 stars, 34 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - Bear Creek Brides Boxed Set by Amelia Rose

Romance

Can you find love while living on the ruthless Frontier? Follow four passionate romances as they try to find happiness in the dangerous untamed wild west. Four complete novels! 4.6 stars, 1600+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Roobala Take Me Home by Jeffrey Penn May

Science Fiction and Fantasy

“Beautiful, witty, and surprising” ~Eric D, former editor at Charles Scribner’s Sons. During a seemingly routine tuba repossession, Jesse Enoob’s life as a WACOFF Corporation Repo man takes a comical turn, sending him searching for love and chasing Roobalas – the galactic currency crucial for survival. “Vivid and exciting, full of weird humor” ~Ingomar R, Fulbright Scholar. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - Chase Tinker and the House of Magic by Malia Ann Haberman

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Is having magical powers a gift? Or a curse? Chase Tinker is about to find out... Chase’s life has taken a crazy turn and he’s seriously freaked out. Shocking family secrets, bizarre magical powers, a 560-year-old mysterious house filled with magic, and a wicked enemy determined to kill Chase and his family to steal their house and their magic are so not what he had in mind for his summer vacation. But maybe, if good luck is on their side, the Tinkers just might make it out alive. 4.4 stars, 400+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /


mon-ters by Kaye Bell

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

In the shadows of Area 51's clandestine labs, the unthinkable has been unleashed: creatures engineered to decimate armies now roam free. Created to be unstoppable on the battlefield, these creatures are unbound by human constraints, sowing fear with their existence. And yet, a child – innocent and pure – might hold the key, and her bond with the “mon-ters”, as she calls them, might be the only hope for a beleaguered community. 4.2 stars, 29 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Concerning Intellectual Suicide in The Human Race by Massimo Fantini

Literary Fiction and Poetry

Intellectual suicide corresponds to the more or less conscious decision to switch off the brain and renounce rational thought in favor of attitudes dictated by superstitions, established habits, prejudices, and common places. The effects of irrational choices – made with the brain switched off – can be devastating for oneself and others. Examples range from conformism to religious superstitions, to ideological fundamentalism, tand more. 4.5 stars, 16 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Munich Girl by Phyllis Edgerly Ring

Literary Fiction and Poetry

The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war trophy portrait of Eva Braun. Fifty years after World War II, she discovers what her father never knew—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends. Plunged into the treacherous world of Nazi Germany, Anna uncovers a long-buried tangle of family secrets and finds her every belief about right and wrong shattered. "Historical fiction that reads like a memoir." ~Philadelphia Inquirer. 4.2 stars, 1490+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /


FREE - Emerging From the Dark by Terence Ang

General Nonfiction

Stories of stroke survivors, told through the narratives and perspectives of the patients and those surrounding them. Readers say: "These challenges give you a reason to fight back and push on. ★★★★★" "An emotional journey into Terence Ang's life and other stroke survivors. Its powerful illustrations and narratives offer a profound empathy experience, deeply portraying life with disabilities. A must-read for understanding and supporting stroke survivors. #InspiringRead ★★★★★" 4.9 stars, 34 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


A Portion of Malice by Lloyd Jeffries

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

"Simply outstanding." ~Midwest Book Review. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Emery Merrick presses a pistol to his temple. Then there's a knock at the door. Billionaire Thaddeus Drake hires Emery to write his biography. But Emery soon discovers Drake heads a secret society that aims to fulfill prophecy and sacrifice the Earth to a bloodthirsty God. Can a suicidal reporter save humanity...and himself? Recognized by the Hoffer Awards, Writer's Digest, Literary Titan, Readers' Favorite, Feathered Quill, Chanticleer Int'l, and more. 4.4 stars, 50+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /


Free online: Rogue Reads

Events

Free online: Join Rogue Reads for a star-studded night with authors Anne Hillerman (Lost Birds), Lisa Gardner (Still See You Everywhere), Robert Dugoni (A Killing on the Hill), and Carter Wilson (The Father She Went to Find). All authors will be participating "live" to talk about their new books and take your questions. Monday, April 15, 7 PM EST. 

"The true nature of the human heart is as whimsical as spring weather. All signals may aim toward a fall of rain when suddenly the skies will clear." ~Maya Angelou


FREE - Crew of Exiles by Neal Holtschulte

Book of the Day

Exiled to human form, the transcendent being, Beryl, tries to cheat his punishment and becomes entangled with an airhead gamer, an abandoned human shell, and a neurotic starship warden. "Humorous and engaging...thick with intellectual inquiries." ~Clarion Review. 4.7 stars, 31 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


The Sense of Reckoning by Matty Dalrymple

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

After solving the Philadelphia Socialite murder, Ann Kinnear should be riding high. Instead, she's depressed and considering abandoning her spirit sensing business. Ann goes to Maine to solicit help from fellow spirit senser, Garrick Masser. Ann and Garrick find more trouble than they bargained for in a tale of obsession and misplaced loyalty that has its roots in a crumbling summer hotel, international art theft, and the historic wildfire that raged across Mount Desert Island in 1947. "Keen and charming." ~Kirkus Reviews. 4.3 stars, 250+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Christmas at Dumpster Corral by Irene Onorato

Romance

When Noel Dupree’s estranged father undermines her recently-deceased mother’s will, he takes away Noel's childhood home and the florist shop her mother left to her. An unforgettable Christmas experience ensues when fate leads Noel to an unlikely place, an uncertain destiny, and the love of a lifetime. "Fun, romantic, and heart-warming." ~Goodreads Review. Part of the Holiday Corral Romance series. 4.4 stars, 220 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - Curandero by R. L. Mosz

Literary Fiction and Poetry

Desperate to escape the reality of his terminal illness, Stefan flees to the idyllic town of Acantilado del Mar with his faithful dog, Rebel. But Stefan's plans take an unexpected turn when he meets the alluring and enigmatic Samantha, who offers to care for Rebel after Stefan is gone. Samantha also introduces Stefan to her neighbor, the mysterious Dr. Miguel Calderón, known as "the curandero." Despite Stefan's initial skepticism, he agrees to one last try for a cure. 4.5 stars, 129 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


The Other Side of the Looking-Glass by Dakota Jackson

Children and Young Adult

A poignant work of young adult fiction that dives deep into the complexities of love, identity, and what it means to be a teenage girl. When 25-year-old Wren takes an interest in 15-year-old Naomi, the latter's already rocky life takes a turn for the worse. Perfect for fans of Amber Smith’s The Way I Used to Be and Kate Elizabeth Russell’s My Dark Vanessa. "A vivid portrayal of a teenager’s shaky sense of self." ~Kirkus Reviews. 4.6 stars, 13 ratings. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


Pride and Prejudice at The Cat Café by Kris Bock

Romance

Overworked PhD student Liz visits the local cat café with her friend, Jade. Sparks fly between Jade and Carl, but Liz is less impressed with Carl's friend, William. For their friends’ sakes, the two manage to get alonguntil Liz learns some horrible facts about William. But when a kitten is stolen, everyone pulls together to rescue her. This Pride and Prejudice adaptation features fresh twists to delight both fans and new readers. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /


The Wolves and the Greyhounds by Robert Schreiner

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

August, 1914. An entire German fleet has disappeared, and the Royal Navy must find them before the unthinkable happens. The fates of two naval commanders—one British, one German—are inexorably drawn together as the world plunges into war. Bold gambles and tragic miscalculations pull these two captains, their ships, and their rival empires into a desperate clash—culminating in the most decisive naval battles of the war. From $4.99 SHOP NOW


Something I Keep Upstairs by Philip Crawford

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Coleman Cooper is a troubled young man who can never get anything right—not even his suicide. When he is sent to an open-door mental health facility in a small New England village to get his life back on track, his journey darkens even further when someone starts killing the psychiatrists, one by one. "An assured mystery with an engaging narrator and a distinctive cast." ~Kirkus Reviews. 4.2 stars, 300+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Crypto Native by J. Dice

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

Crypto Native is as much about being diagnosed and living with bipolar disorder as it is about trading crypto. The story unfolds on a nonlinear timeline as protagonist Jonny recounts the trials and tribulations of chasing the goal of becoming a trader and surviving. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Breaking Point by John Rhodes

Literary Fiction and Poetry

1940, World War II. The Nazis have crushed Europe, and Hitler launches a massive aerial assault with the Luftwaffe against the heavily outnumbered British RAF. The fate of civilization teeters in the balance. The story alternates between Johnnie, a Spitfire pilot, and Eleanor, a brilliant Fighter Command mathematician, confronting danger together. Book 1 of the Breaking Point Series. 4.5 stars, 1670 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Spotlight on Romantic Comedy & Cozy Mystery from Valerie Taylor

Spotlight

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of Valerie Taylor, author of the What's Not series of romantic comedies and A Whale of a Murder, a new cozy mystery coming April 23. Read on to learn more!
 

"Valerie Taylor’s characters face a tangle of events and emotions that keep the reader turning pages!” ~Joan Cohen, author of Land of Last Chances


What's Not Said

Genre: Romantic Comedy
4.2 stars, 240 ratings
Paperback: From $11.59
Ebook: From $0.99  



Kassie O’Callaghan’s meticulous plans to divorce her emotionally abusive husband, Mike, and move in with Chris, a younger man she met five years ago on a solo vacation in Venice, are disrupted when she finds out Mike has chronic kidney disease—something he’s concealed from her for years. Once again, she postpones her path to freedom—at least, until she pokes around his pajama drawer and discovers his illness is the least of his deceits.

But Kassie is no angel, either. As she struggles to justify her own indiscretions, the secret lives she and Mike have led collide head-on, revealing a tangled web of sex, lies, and DNA. Still, mindful of her vows, Kassie commits to helping her husband find an organ donor. In the process, she uncovers a life-changing secret. Problem is, if she reveals it, her own immorality will be exposed, which means she has an impossible decision to make: Whose life will she save—her husband’s or her own?

Praise for What's Not Said

  • “In this dramatic tale of love, lust, and lies, author Valerie Taylor crafts an entertaining and gripping story...a shocking novel full of secrets, twists, and turns, but it also has elements of pure humor and deep love.” ~Readers' Favorite
  • “Highly recommended for women who look for not just stories of marital relationships, but the unexpected revelations that revolve around life purpose and the immortality of love.” ~Midwest Book Review
  • “Taylor’s dialogue is snappy and contemporary... A witty and often amusing marriage drama.” ~Kirkus Reviews
  • 2021 CIBA Chatelaine Book Awards First Place Winner
  • 2021 Firebird Book Awards Winner in Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Contemporary Novel, & Marriage
  • 2021 Literary Titan Book Awards Silver Winner
  • 2021 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Literary & Women’s Fiction
  • 2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist in Women's Fiction
  • 2021 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Women’s Fiction
  • 2020 Canadian Book Club Awards Finalist in Fiction

What's Not True

Genre: Romantic Comedy
4.3 stars, 93 ratings
Paperback: From $12.70
Ebook: From $2.99  



With the court date set for her divorce and the future she’d planned with a younger man presumably kaput, Kassie O’Callaghan shifts attention to reviving her stalled marketing career. But that goal gets complicated when she unexpectedly rendezvous with her former lover in Paris. After a chance meeting with a colleague and a stroll along Pont Neuf, Kassie receives two compelling proposals. Can she possibly accept them both?

Kassie’s decision process screeches to a halt when her soon-to-be ex-husband has a heart attack, forcing her to fly home to Boston. There, she confronts his conniving and deceitful fiancée—a woman who wants not just a ring on her finger but everything that belongs to Kassie. In the ensuing battle to protect what’s legally and rightfully hers, Kassie discovers that sometimes it’s what’s not true that can set you free.

Praise for What's Not True

  • “Compelling, real, and utterly enjoyable.” ~Readers’ Favorite 5-star review
  • “An engaging story of love, honesty, tangled family relationships, jealousy, and ambition.” ~Midwest Book Review
  • “A dramatic, comedic telenovela of a women’s fiction about infidelity and fickle hearts...with spicy characters and drama galore.” ~Reedsy
  • 2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Literary & Women's Fiction
  • 2022 Maxy Awards Winner in Romance & Women's Fiction
  • 2022 Literary Titan Book Awards Gold Winner
  • 2022 Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite in Romantic Comedy
  • 2021 Firebird Book Awards First Place Winner in Series, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Fiction, & Marriage

What's Not Lost

Genre: Romantic Comedy
4.3 stars, 124 ratings
Paperback: From $14.06
Ebook: From $4.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)  



What would you do if you discovered your fiancé's ex-girlfriend is having his baby?

Kassie O'Callaghan is searching...for herself and for answers. With her husband six feet under and an engagement ring on her finger, Kassie is convinced managing a company merger in Paris will complete her quest for recognition on her own terms. When she learns her fiancé's ex-girlfriend is pregnant, Kassie's dreams come tumbling down. At least for the moment.

Through the eyes of an overachiever, the schemes of a homewrecker, the magic of a bottle of wine, and a cat, award-winning author Valerie Taylor propels this captivating and heart-warming romance to an unpredictable and delightful conclusion.

Praise for What's Not Lost

  • "Juicy, gripping, and so much more than a simple romance. It's about self-discovery, complicated modern family relationships, redefining happiness, and conflicting roles. The writing is fantastic, incredibly sharp, and realistic." ~Readers' Favorite, 5-star Review
  • "A story of growth, acceptance, and evolution. Book club readers will find plenty of entertainment value alongside numerous topics of debate." ~Midwest Book Review
  • 2023 Literary Titan Book Gold Award Winner
  • 2023 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Romance
  • 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in Chick Lit Fiction
  • 2022 Firebird Book Awards Winner in Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Contemporary Novel, & Series

A Whale of a Murder: A Venus Bixby Mystery

Genre: Cozy Mystery
New release: Coming April 23, 2024
Book 1 in the new Venus Bixby Mystery series
Paperback: From $16.69
Ebook: From $4.99  



Sea breezes and fireworks fill the air in cozy Chatham Crossing, the peaceful and historic whaling town situated between Providence and Cape Cod. 

Venus Bixby, owner of the forever popular music store Oldies & Goodies, is counting on the festivities over the Fourth of July weekend to propel her to a position on the prestigious Town Committee. After years of living in the shadow of her late husband, Venus will finally be the center of attention this holiday weekend: starting with her fiftieth birthday celebration and ending as the parade’s Grand Marshal.

Faster than a cookie crumbles, her dream collapses on the morning of her party when she trips over orange platform shoes in the gardens of the Sofia Silva Whaling Museum and breaks her thumb. When it’s discovered the shoes are attached to the body of the manager of the museum’s gift shop, Venus becomes both a suspect and a sleuth in Chatham Crossing’s first murder in decades.

Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Katie Gayle, or Ellery Adams.


About the Author
Valerie Taylor is a novelist and book reviewer who was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. She had a thirty-year career in the financial services industry as a marketer and writer, including stints in Boston and Seattle. When she retired, she resettled in her home state to be near her two grown children and granddaughter.

Valerie is a published book reviewer with BookTrib.com and a member of the Westport Writers’ Workshop. She enjoys practicing tai chi and being an expert sports spectator. Learn more about Valerie and her work at ValerieTaylorAuthor.com, sign up for email updates from Valerie, and be sure to follow her online:
 
        


New releases from some of our favorite authors!

Today's Featured Books include novels from two of our favorite authors: Libby Fischer Hellmann, author of the new release, Max's War, and Stephen Parrish, who has released a new edition of his award-winning novel, The Tavernier Stones. See all of today's Featured Books on LitNuts.com.

"Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever." ~Anthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot See


Max's War: The Story of a Ritchie Boy by Libby Fischer Hellmann

Book of the Day

New release! As the Nazis sweep across Europe, Jewish teen Max and his parents flee to Holland. When Hitler invades, Max escapes to Chicago, leaving his parents behind. When he learns of the death of his parents, he enlists in the U.S. Army and is sent to Camp Ritchie, where he is trained in interrogation and counterintelligence. During the war, Max carries out dangerous missions. Post-war,he reunites with someone from his past. Can they rebuild their lives together? "Intense and suspenseful. This thriller will resonate with history enthusiasts but also anyone seeking stories about standing up against hate." ~BookLife Editor’s Pick. From $7.99 SHOP NOW


The Tavernier Stones by Stephen Parrish

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

New edition of an award-winning novel! When the body of seventeenth-century mapmaker Johannes Cellarius floats to the surface of a bog in northern Germany, a 57-carat ruby clutched in his fist, the discovery ignites an international treasure hunt to unearth the fabled Tavernier stones. "Treasure maps, jewels, secret rooms...what fun!" ~Goodreads Review. From $3 SHOP NOW


Demystifying Enlightenment by Dennis Macy

General Nonfiction

"A mind-blowing book!” ~Amazon review. Are you curious about the afterlife? Are you interested in how to identify signs or messages that your departed loved ones may be trying to send you? Are you interested in what the future may hold for us? Discover the healing power of spirituality and faith in Demystifying Enlightenment: Messages, Signs, and Predictions From The Spiritual World. "Beautifully written and informative. This book provides lots of hope for those who are grieving." ~Amazon review. 4.1 stars, 48 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /