Today's Featured Books

The Starship Freedom is just a museum ship. Until the aliens attack! Get the Starship Freedom super box set: Four complete novels of military science fiction and space opera from the USA Today bestselling author of Earthrise. For fans of Battlestar Galactica and Starship Troopers. "Nonstop action!" ~Vine Voice Review. 4.3 stars, 650+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

This is the enthralling, suspenseful, and magical first book in the Wings of Valenia fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Robin McKinley: "I was Father's heir now, and one day I'd be queen. But when I looked at Mother, Adana, and Orla and imagined flying, somehow the thought of being queen didn't comfort me." 4.0 stars, 22 ratings on Amazon.com. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

Lilla must recruit the biggest and most dangerous army in the Seven Galaxies, but the Teryn emperor will not comply unless Lilla earns the blessing of the Teryn Guardian Goddess Laoise. Dealing with gods is never easy. Guardian Goddess Laoise’s condition for bestowing her blessing is for Lilla to bring her the mysterious Heart Amulet. Now Lilla is trapped in a strange place with no way out, no idea where to go or how to find the amulet. Book 2 in The Last Lumenian series. 4.3 stars, 900+ ratings on Goodreads. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Navy SEAL Caleb Rowe has a second chance with his first love, Livi, a former ballerina whose passion is to wipe out oppression and abuses of dancers. But just as they find each other again, Livi finds herself the target of terrorists. Now she might not live to make her dreams come true—or to have a second chance with Caleb. 4.5 stars 159 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

One in a Million

This book is a heartfelt journey into motherhood, filled with personal experiences and valuable advice. It covers all stages of pregnancy, from planning and medical preparation to childbirth and the first months of motherhood. The book provides recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, medical examinations, and psychological support. It will be a reliable companion for expectant mothers, helping them navigate this important and wonderful period of life.

Praise for One in a Million
★★★★★ "A must-read for anyone planning for or already embarking on parenthood." ~Nataliia S, Kobo Review

★★★★★ "A reliable companion for expectant mothers, helping them navigate this important and wonderful period of life." ~Denis M., Amazon Review

★★★★★ "An incredible personal story that deserves the attention of those who plan to have children. Great and practical tips that will be valuable both during the second half of pregnancy and after birth." ~Roman B., Kobo Review

Free online: Perugia and Raphael. Along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (known simply as "Raphael" to the English-speaking world) was one of the great painters of the High Renaissance. Perhaps best known for The School of Athens (shown above), young Raphael spent years in Perugia where he painted seven of his works. Join Partizia Blanquart, archaeologist, art historian, and licensed tour guide in Italy, for this live stream tour of the places once visited and the roads once treaded by Raffaello in Perugia. Thursday, August 22, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CDT. 

"When one is painting, one does not think." ~Raphael

Her anger enveloped her. Witch. So that was what she was to them. Anda always knew she was different. Little did she know how that difference would change her life. Dagsbrun knew he was a monster... he had been called that since birth. Yet, as he raged against his immortality, he dared to dream of finding peace. Enter the world of the Vale, ruled by elves and vampires and destined for destruction—unless a prophecy can be fulfilled, and two individuals who are complete opposites can find something in common. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today is the birthday of H.P Lovecraft, and we are celebrating with a Mystery, Thriller, Crime, & Horror Special Edition. Read on to learn more about twenty books (including two freebies!) that will keep you on the edge of your seat during the day or wide awake well into the night...

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." ~H.P. Lovecraft

Having survived her entanglement in a murder plot at the Metropolitan Opera, violinist Julia Kogan and her cohort, NYPD detective Larry Somers, head to Santa Fe Opera for the summer season, where murderous activities plague the performers onstage and off. Famous opera singers get picked off left and right, and ghostly Santa Fe apparitions spook Julia into a state of constant agitation. She joins forces with Larry to stop the killer from wreaking further havoc. But the threat to her life comes from a source she never could have imagined. From $5.99 SHOP NOW / 

Start your journey into the binge-worthy Tawny Lindholm Thriller series for FREE! Join the spirited 50-year-old widow Tawny as she takes on fast-paced adventures laced with romance in the breathtaking landscapes of Montana—where the towns are small but the dangers are immense. In this free Book 1 of the series, Tawny faces off against a charming terrorist bent on crippling the power grid. The eight award-winning thrillers of this series are perfect for beach days or cozy winter nights by the fire. 4.4 stars, 200 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /