Saturday, January 25, 2025

Not Your Choice (Not Your Choice, Not You and Not Yours Book 1)

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Not Your Choice

(Not Your Choice, Not You and Not Yours Book 1)


When Beth is faced with a life-changing event she makes a decision that will forever change both hers and Emmett's lives. Six years later, Beth is forced to reach out to Emmett and drop a huge bomb on him.

College sweethearts, Beth and Emmett had a relationship that everyone envied. They loved fiercely and were always there to support each other. Emmett worked to break through Beth's trust issues with men and always put her life and needs first without question and without regret. Life events unfolded and Beth was faced with a decision that she had always sworn she would never have to make.



 



Friday, January 24, 2025

Glory's Key

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Glory's Key 

★★★★★ One broken dive instructor. One woman on the run. One chance to heal their hearts in paradise. Glory Dawson needs to disappear. When she flees an abusive relationship in Tennessee, the last place she expects to find refuge is a dive shop in the Florida Keys. With nothing but a few dollars and a desperate need for a fresh start, she takes a chance on Dave's Dive Shop, where crystal waters promise to wash away her past. Ellis Carter wants to be left alone with his guilt. It's been two years since he lost his first love in a tragic accident, and he's spent every day since then drowning his regrets in reckless behavior. The last thing he needs is a new dive instructor—especially one whose strength and resilience begin to crack his carefully constructed walls. But the tight-knit community at Dave's Dive Shop has other plans. Between the wise-cracking staff, midnight tiki bar conversations, and the healing power of the ocean, Glory and Ellis discover that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is let yourself fall again. When Glory's past threatens to catch up with her, she'll have to decide if she's ready to fight for her new life—and the chance at love she never saw coming. Ellis must choose between holding onto his guilt and opening his heart to the possibility that sometimes the greatest love stories begin with second chances. Welcome to Dave's Dive Shop, where broken hearts come to heal and love blooms like coral beneath the crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys. Perfect for readers who love: • Small town charm with beach vibes • Healing romance • Found family dynamics • Second chances at love • Slow burn romance • Emotional depth with hope and humor "Glory's Key" is the first book in the Florida Keys Romance series, introducing a cast of unforgettable characters whose stories continue throughout the series. Content Note: Contains references to past domestic violence and themes of healing and recovery. One-click now to dive into this emotional romance that readers can't put down! ★★★★★







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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Book Craft - The Art of Writing

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Unlock the deep magic of storytelling with Book Craft, your ultimate guide to mastering the art and craft of writing fiction that resonates, captivates, and endures.

This isn't just another writing guide—it’s a transformative journey that equips you with powerful story structures and advanced techniques to craft emotionally resonant drama that grips readers from the first page to the last. Whether you're writing your debut novel or your tenth, Book Craft provides the blueprint to create fiction that not only engages but enthralls. Writing is more than just an art—it’s a powerful spell that you can learn to cast with precision. Book Craft will teach you the craft behind the magic, providing the tools to transform your inspiration into mastery.

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Monday, January 20, 2025

The Comfortable Lie

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The Comfortable Lie


In the dead of night, a child is killed in a tragic car accident. The mother is left to wrestle with the unbearable guilt—how did her son end up in the street? As Tianna McQueen, his sister, sleeps unaware, the question lingers; Who was responsible? Who was watching him? And will the driver ever be found?

Years later, Tianna becomes a therapist, only to find herself confronting the deep fractures in her parents' marriage. They were united by a shared trauma—the death of their son. Having sworn off love, Tianna builds a life devoted to healing others. But when she meets Gregory Stevens in Harlem, her resolve is put to the test. Can she embrace love and healing, or will the shadows of the past keep her locked in its grip?

In The Comfortable Lie, secrets are buried, hearts are broken, and the quest for healing leads to unexpected beginnings. Will love find its way into the most unlikely places? And will the truth about that tragic night ever be revealed? Join Tianna on a gripping emotional journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and hope.


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Friday, January 17, 2025

THE GHOST OF BERTHA MAE

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Yvette Hardin was born to a narcissistic mother who detested her from the moment she entered the world. Over the years, her mother, Bertha Mae, began to strike, curse, belittle, neglect, and demand Yvette do household chores. 

When Yvette had time to be alone, she prayed that her mother, Bertha Mae, would not scream her name, demanding her to get her stinky, lazy behind up and cater to her. She daydreamed about a better life and prayed that one day her mother would love her. 

Several days after Yvette graduated high school, her mother died, leaving her without an answer, and feeling lost. Frightfully, she wasn't finished taunting her.




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Thursday, January 9, 2025

The Crimper of Old Town: Part 1 of the thrilling historical saga... witness the dawn of a legend!

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The Crimper of Old Town:

Part 1 of the thrilling historical saga...

witness the dawn of a legend!


“Magnetic and vindictive characters, treachery, cons, death and debauchery are packed well into this little punch of a novella.” - @permanently_booked 

Boston, Massachusetts – Autumn 1872… Fleeing an imploded love life and a string of bad luck, a cunning boot cobbler enlists on a trade ship embarking west. Through punishing swells with harsh degenerates, this fresh start proves to only be the beginning of new troubles…

Told with saturated visuals and a tongue-in-cheek approach, The Crimper of Old Town, is a fast-paced saga set against the underbelly of America’s port cities. Featuring a raucous group of supporting characters that guide and dismay Edwin Morris Jr. through his carnivorous rise as a crimping kingpin. Fans of crime action and sea adventures will be hooked to this thrilling historical fiction series.

The odds stacked against him; a brokenhearted drifter claws his way to the top of an empire…

Crimper krimp-er verb

Also known as Shanghaiing, Crimping is the practice of kidnapping people to serve as sailors by coercive techniques such as trickery, intimidation, or violence. Those engaged in this form of kidnapping were known as crimps.







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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Risa Arc of Alcavia : L'intégral / Risa Arc of Alcavia: The Complete Series

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Risa Arc of Alcavia : L'intégral  /

Risa Arc of Alcavia: The Complete Series

Risa Arc of Alcavia : L'intégral

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Néo et Éver Anestiant, un frère et une sœur héritiers du trône, sont les enfants de l'empereur Zilos Anestiant. Néo refuse sa succession au trône ; c'est donc son père Zilos qui garde sa place d'empereur de l'Empire d'Alcavia.

L'Empire comprend les pays d'Europe de l'Ouest : le Portugal, la France, l'Italie, le Royaume-Uni ainsi que l'Espagne, bien que celle-ci revendique son indépendance. Néo est un Espagnol de sang pur, tandis que sa sœur est une Alcavienne-Espagnole ; elle devra donc choisir sa patrie.

Néo n'a plus de relations avec le roi, il ne lui adresse plus la parole et vient de rompre ses liens avec la famille royale. Mais si le Risa refaisait surface, si ce pouvoir permettait au jeune homme de revenir vers le trône, son ambition de 

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Risa Arc of Alcavia: The Complete Series

(without illustrations) (Risa Season 1 Arc Of Alcavia)

Neo and Ever Anestiant, a brother and sister heir to the throne, are the children of Emperor Zilos Anestiant. Neo refuses his succession to the throne; it is therefore his father Zilos who keeps his place as emperor of the Empire of Alcavia.

The Empire includes the countries of Western Europe: Portugal, France, Italy, the United Kingdom as well as Spain, although the latter claims its independence. Neo is a pure-blooded Spaniard, while his sister is an Alcavian-Spanish; she will therefore have to choose her homeland.

Neo no longer has any relations with the king, he no longer speaks to him and has just broken his ties with the royal family. But if the Risa resurfaced, if this power allowed the young man to return to the throne, his ambition of




Tuesday, January 7, 2025

The Chronicles of Atlen: The Butcher of the Eternal Forest

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The Chronicles of Atlen:

The Butcher of the Eternal Forest


The Chronicles of Atlen: The Butcher of the Eternal Forest (Author's Expanded Edition)

Dive into an epic tale of power, peril, and mystery in The Chronicles of Atlen: The Butcher of the Eternal Forest. The mighty kingdom of Atlen, a realm blessed with divine power and guided by the gods, stands at the brink of annihilation. A shadowy enemy, relentless and unknown, has begun its siege, plunging the kingdom into chaos. Entire battalions falter, cities sway under the threat of invasion, and panic spreads like wildfire.

But the kingdom’s woes are far from over. People across Atlen have been vanishing without a trace, leaving shattered families and unanswered questions. Desperate for salvation, many have turned to the mystical Nymphs for aid, but the Eternal Forest—their sacred domain—has fallen silent. Whispers now speak of something malicious, an ominous force prowling the dark woods, claiming all who dare enter.

As a gathering storm of secrets and violence looms overhead, Atlen teeters on the razor’s edge between salvation and despair. Will the kingdom’s divine power prevail, or will the gods’ chosen land succumb to the growing darkness? This revised edition features expanded lore, untold truths, and the thrilling bonus novella, Rise of Hakon, plunging readers even deeper into the perilous and enchanting world of Atlen. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable literary adventure where every choice could mean life or destruction.







Monday, January 6, 2025

A World With No Answer: Persona

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A World With No Answer: Persona


It was only supposed to be a week, but one turned into two, and two into a month. The Portal Scuti has ushered humanity into a new generation of video games and virtual reality, as a tournament created for fun and challenges decends into infamy for the many grotesque acts. When there is a moment it’s hard to breathe, you are reminded that you are in A World With No Answer.

Follow Amos and Zero as they are stuck in a tournament where death is real. After ruining their image, they learn quickly that their past actions have consequences. So fear We Are Lords and prostrate yourself to them in their profane nature because only God knows if It’s a persona.





Sunday, January 5, 2025

Silken Waters (Legends of the Vale Book 2)

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Silken Waters (Legends of the Vale Book 2)


Silken Waters transports readers back to the Vale, a realm governed by magic and ruled by powerful races of elves and vampires. These two races have been at odds for a thousand years, forbidden to associate, much less fall in love. In the sequel to Child of Dawn, Rennault, the leader of the Bradach- a faction of vampire pirates - must face the changes brought by the newfound peace in the Vale. When his, and other Bradach's way of life is threatened, he seeks his right to rule the waters. Little does he know that this endeavor will take him on an adventure that will not only change his life but the lives of everyone in the Vale. He will be challenged in love, brotherhood, and choosing between what is right, and what is easy.







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Saturday, January 4, 2025

The life of Terry Brooke

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The life of Terry Brooke


A shocking confession reveals a long-buried secret almost forgotten, now resurfaces in all its horror.

In the 90's Daly was a young, talented musician with dreams of fame—until ruthless men shattered her life. Left broken and confined to a psychiatric hospital, her story seemed over... until, years later, a mysterious avenger begins to strike, leaving a bloody trail in their wake.

One by one, Daly's tormentors meet a grisly end, as dark secrets of drugs, kidnappings, and unspeakable crimes come to light. Two detectives, caught in the crosshairs of this deadly game, race to uncover the truth, unaware they’re always a step behind the relentless hand of justice.

When the truth finally comes to light, even they must decide: follow the law or take matters into their own hands?








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Friday, January 3, 2025

Night Lore

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Night Lore


In a world where magic and power reign supreme, one young fae named Atreya holds the key to breaking the chains of tyranny. Decades after the brutal War of Fallen Skies, Atreya finds herself at the mercy of King Ramses Blackwater, who seeks to exploit her burgeoning powers for his own ruthless ambitions. As Atreya navigates the treacherous landscape of court politics and forbidden love, she must confront the dark secrets of her past and the true cost of her destiny. With the fate of entire realms hanging in the balance, Atreya must summon the courage to defy her oppressors and forge her own path. Will she become the pawn in their game of thrones, or the champion who brings hope to a world on the brink of destruction?






Unlocked Series

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Increase your faith in the gardens of grace surrounding Locke Mansion through this Victorian-era, beautifully written, epic tale of redemption, by Amazon #1 bestselling author, Lia Jaye! Like a fairy tale with vivid descriptions, breathtaking scenery, a unique storyline, and intriguing characters, their powerful journey is an emotional ride that will leave you wanting more. In book one, Echo of the Soul's Cry, a wealthy family has given up hope after years of suffering from a devastating tragedy when an unlikely heroine enters their lives. Despite the rumors in town about Locke Mansion, its mysterious owner and his troubled son, Rachel desperately needs employment to save her mother. There is an open position at the infamous estate, yet few dare apply. Choosing to live by faith, not fear, she ignores her brother’s warnings, trusts in the power of prayer, and ventures to the mansion on the hill. Upon finding out the truth about the Locke family’s gut-wrenching past, her heart breaks for them. Determined to be a light in their dark and lonely world, she asks God for wisdom and the courage to stay. However, nothing is as she’d envisioned. Rachel soon discovers, battling a spirit of anxiety amongst the nightly shadows in such a sprawling house is one thing; not falling for this handsome man she shouldn’t want, proves to be another challenge entirely—especially when he looks at her that way. Although set in 1890’s southern England, timeless Biblical teachings woven throughout may help to answer some of life’s toughest questions still relevant today, fulfilling the deepest cries of the soul.


Through book 2, Slivers of Light Unlocked, allow yourself to be transported back into this alluring world filled with surprises. Before arriving at Locke Mansion, in His kindness, God gave Rachel a vision for her future, but it's alarming and shakes her faith. Although having the time of her life, she has faced many challenges in her new position, including drawing out the beautiful soul hidden behind closed doors. Unfortunately, as the mansion reveals its secrets, she keeps hers, which could ruin everything. She now finds herself having to make a difficult choice. Regardless of her good intentions, Rachel knows someone she loves is going to get hurt. With empathy, she prays the Father's healing touch will prevail, radically changing the lives of the Locke’s, and herself, in ways she never imagined. “One word to sum up, AWESOME!" -Don Allison, Pastor of 50 years


Thursday, January 2, 2025

Thoughts on my Thoughts IV: The TALES That Wagged This Veterinarian

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Thoughts on my Thoughts IV:

The TALES That Wagged This Veterinarian



A Journey Through Curiosity: Exploring Thoughts on my Thoughts IV


Life, Laughter, and Lessons from a Veterinarian-Philosopher


Veterinarian, philosopher, and storyteller Dr. Walter R. Hoge returns with Thoughts on my Thoughts IV: The Tales That Wagged This Veterinarian, the latest installment in his beloved Thoughts on my Thoughts series. With three previous volumes and the charming children’s book Easter: McEaster Valley to his name, Dr. Hoge continues to captivate readers with his unique blend of wit, wisdom, and curiosity.


This fourth volume is a delightful medley of reflections, anecdotes, and insights, seamlessly weaving science, philosophy, and storytelling. Dr. Hoge explores everything from the peculiarities of narcoleptic dogs and fainting goats to the age-old philosophical debates about free will and morality. Each chapter is a testament to his keen observation of life’s quirks and his ability to find meaning in the mundane and the extraordinary alike.


Animal lovers will revel in the tales that dive deep into the behaviors and biological marvels of creatures, while philosophy enthusiasts will find themselves pondering questions raised in chapters like Free to Act and a God-Shaped Hole. Dr. Hoge’s narratives strike a balance between the humorous and the profound, leaving readers both entertained and enriched.


For those familiar with his earlier works or new to his world, Thoughts on my Thoughts IV serves as both a continuation and a standalone celebration of Dr. Hoge’s insatiable curiosity and love for storytelling. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, knowledge, or simply a heartwarming read, this book offers it all with a generous helping of charm.


Dr. Hoge’s body of work—including Thoughts on my Thoughts 1-3 and Easter: McEaster Valley— reflects a life dedicated to understanding and sharing the wonders of the world. With this latest installment, he invites readers once again to join him on a journey of discovery, laughter, and thought-provoking musings.



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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The Story Teller: Volume 1

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The Story Teller: Volume 1


"The Story Teller" by Jason Sharp

In the quaint village of Willowbrook, a young shepherd named Jarek captivates the hearts of his fellow villagers with mesmerizing tales that feel as real as life itself. Every evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, Jarek shares stories of enchanted forests, gentle giants, and hidden worlds—each tale more wondrous than the last. But these are no ordinary stories; Jarek’s dreams take him to distant, magical realms that spark the imaginations of all who listen, from wide-eyed children to wise elders.

Parents and children alike will journey with Jarek as he reveals a world where kindness, courage, and the wonder of dreams come alive. Through captivating tales, young readers will learn valuable lessons about the importance of community, the power of dreams, and the magic of seeing beyond what meets the eye. Perfect for bedtime or family reading, The Story Teller is a heartwarming adventure that promises to inspire and delight readers of all ages.




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