Today's Featured Books

A dinosaur adventure for fans of Jurassic Park! From the USA Today bestselling author of Earthrise. Dinosaurs. Majestic giants. They’ve captured our imagination for generations. On planet Mintari, they live again. Mintari is far from Earth. Wild. Pristine. A world where Triceratops herd across grasslands, pterosaurs soar over golden mountains, and T-Rex prowls the misty forests. But these magnificent beasts might soon disappear. And only one man can save them. Book 1 in the Mintari Series. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Congratulations to Cynthia Newberry Martin and Vine Leaves Press on the release of Love Like This, a novel that weighs the value of sticking with the familiar versus the value of venturing into the unknown.

“An astonishment…an exploration of the utter unpredictability of love.” ~Steve Almond, author of All the Secrets of the World

Love Like This by Cynthia Newberry Martin

For the first time in a lifetime, Angelina and Will can choose again. After twenty-two years with children at home, she has no idea what she wants and is counting on the empty house to figure it out.

But he already knows—he wants her, all to himself.

Nine days into their child-free life, he quits his job and announces he’s home to stay. So Angelina announces she’s returning to nursing, this time in home health care.

In his new basement workroom, Will enjoys making boxes, but the quiet house sends him in search of music, where he meets Stella who reveals more than the magic of iPods.

Meanwhile, Angelina's first patient is an unpredictable woman named Lucy who reveals a particular magic of her own, as does her billboard-painting son, John Milton. As Angelina and Will’s life together becomes increasingly tense and their days apart become increasingly comfortable, it looks like Will may be the one to get the empty house.

Love Like This drops you inside a long-term marriage, where you’ll be screaming either stay or go—as you weigh the value of sticking with the familiar versus the value of venturing into the unknown.
 
Praise for Love Like This
“My heart was stolen by Lucy and her son, John Milton, characters whose lives are unusual and compelling. I will reread the billboard scene many times.” ~Alice Elliott Dark, author of Fellowship Point and In the Gloaming

“Intimate, brutal and compelling.” ~Pam Houston, author of Deep Creek, Finding Hope In The High Country

“Renders the subterranean longings of women and men in midlife and midstream…and rediscovering parts of yourself you thought were lost.” ~Samantha Dunn, author of Not By Accident and Failing Paris

In the northern hemisphere, April comes with thoughts of renewal and rebirth...a great time to look ahead to sunny days and summer reads. April is also National Poetry Month and National Donate Life Month in the United States. Find ways to celebrate words at Poets.org and learn about saving lives at DonateLife.net. 

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” ~T.S. Eliot

Are we alone in the universe? Everyone wants to know—until truth is staring them in the face. The ExPAnSE Project will answer huge questions. Are there millions of inhabited planets? Or is Earth terrifyingly alone? Nat Kurt has it all: brilliant career, gifted wife, charismatic personality. As head of ExPAnSE, he has celebrity status. But as he nears his goal, Nat’s life begins to implode. Will he choose to betray the truth or love it? Answers to big questions come at a price. Some cost everything. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

A vain prince and his advisor construct castles to plunder their rivals. They capture a magic music scholar in one town. She sings a song to seek higher knowledge, starting a series of dangerous discoveries. Listen to the magic music - and all the supernatural songs from the entire series - for free! FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Hogmanay 1987, and a prank robbery has fatal consequences. Five years later, and Highlands town Abergarry is shaken by the seemingly gratuitous murder of a local man. The case is unsolved. Now it is the present day, and ten-year-old Jamie, on holiday in Abergarry with his mum, overhears a conversation. To him, it is all part of a game. But this is no game and the consequences are far more serious than Jamie ever imagined... From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

New York Times Bestseller. "Vincent's poignant decision to donate Maya's organs will resonate with even hard-boiled readers." -Booklist. Eleanor Vincent raised Maya and Meghan as a single parent. Then at age 19, Maya mounts a horse bareback on a dare, falls, and is left in a coma. Ultimately, Eleanor chooses to donate Maya's organs. Years later, she is able to hear Maya's heartbeat in the chest of the heart recipient. "Powerful prose with a meaningful and memorable message." -Lee Gutkind, Founder, Creative Nonfiction Magazine. 4.5 stars, 240 ratings on Amazon. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

5 Easy Steps to a Happy Birthday! by Michèle Olson

A practical, funny guide to a Happy Birthday
$0.99 via Kindle Countdown Deal
Free via Kindle Unlimited

When was the last time, as an adult, you had a gloriously, fun-filled, satisfying, memorable Happy Birthday—on your terms? If that’s not your norm, it’s time for a change!

Filled with practical suggestions, 5 Steps to a Happy Birthday! will help you get ready for an outrageously gratifying, joyous, and “dream come true” birthday—every year. Don't wait to start your five steps; they begin right now, no matter when your birthday falls!

Here's what readers are saying:

"I enjoyed the comical, refreshing truths in this practical book. It reminded me of what I already know: we control more than we think." ~Gail B., Amazon Review

"Full of enthusiasm and humor." ~Jan G., Goodreads Review

"I followed this advice and had one of the best birthdays I've had in years!" ~Colin, Amazon Review

4.67 Stars on Goodreads. 4.3 Stars on Amazon. 

About the Author 

Michèle Olson is author of the Mackinac Island Stories Series, a collection of suspense/romance novels set on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. Michèle has lived the majority of her life in Northeastern Wisconsin, including the last three decades in the shadow of Lambeau Field in Green Bay. She and her husband, Ray, have taken many trips to Mackinac Island and stayed at the Grand Hotel, and Michèle says the beauty of the area never ceases to inspire more stories. 

Michèle and Ray are also the husband and wife team behind Lake Girl Publishing, where Michèle does the creative stuff...the writing, voice work, speaking, sketch doodling, and art, and Ray runs the technical side of things...formatting books and handling the many details that come with a publishing company. 

Michèle especially loves telling stories that take a deeper look at how faith can be a part of every moment. She also enjoys sharing life lessons from a storied career and from life as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Whether doing voice work around the country, writing novels, or working on more art, she loves a good laugh! Learn more about Michèle, get signed copies of her books, or sign up for her mailing list at Lake Girl Publishing.

Free online lit event: The Back Room - Cocktails and Conversation, featuring Jordan Harper, William Landay, Susan Patterson, and Alisa Lynn Valdés. Sunday, April 2, 6 PM CDT. 

“No amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well-made cocktail.” ~David Sedaris

"Phenomenal read, continuing work of bringing stroke awareness into the light!" -Jill R., Amazon Review. These are the stories of stroke survivors, told through the narratives and perspectives of the patients and those surrounding them. It is a raw and beautifully illustrated account of the impact and struggle of stroke recovery—perfect for victims of stroke, as well as for their friends, family, and caregivers. "Courageous and uplifting." -Vine Voice Review. 4.9 stars, 17 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"Endearing and inspirational contemporary fiction." -Reedsy Discovery. In striving to become the person she longs to be, Bennett discovers it is never too late to find friendship, love, and adventure. "A literary treasure, such a sweet, delightful story of self-discovery. A powerhouse of character and charm, this is a heartwarming novel about turning your life around and realizing it's never too late to change." -ChickLit Cafe. From $3.99 SHOP NOW / 

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 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. 4.3 stars, 555 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Tough beach lifeguard Jeff Walker sees a shooting on a yacht and swims out to the rescue, triggering an explosive chain of events in which he, fellow lifeguard Tony Park, their closest friends, and the police go toe-to-toe with a vicious gang of smugglers. Then the case turns personal when an enemy from the past takes Walker prisoner. If you like hot-rod cars and bikes, explosive action, compelling prose, and spectacular oceanfront settings, then you’ll love this pulse-pounding origin story. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"A who-done-it full of twists and turns." Haunted by a death she might have prevented, single mom Julie Goldman returns to the brooding Black Hills of South Dakota to turn the old Victorian she inherited into a bed-and-breakfast inn. But mysterious deaths are piling up, and a series of threats convince her that someone wants her gone. When her daughter is run off the road while riding her bike, Julie knows she must find and stop whoever is out to get them. "A fascinating must-read story." From $5.99 SHOP NOW / 

When Eliana and her alcoholic dad ran away from their home, they weren’t intending to ever return. Years later, Eliana not only graduated from the way-out-of-budget Harvard, she became a successful lawyer. When she receives the sad news of her father’s death, she can’t help but feel a slight sense of relief...she can finally stop living in fear and come out of hiding—until her hot biker ex shows up at the funeral and takes her for the debt that her father owed. 4.2 stars, 500+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /