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  • 978-0-692-82593-8

    by Effie Kammenou
    Book Two in The Gift Saga: The continuation of Evanthia’s Gift… In 1961, five little girls moved into a suburban neighborhood and became inseparable, lifelong friends. They called themselves the ‘Honey Hill Girls,’ named after the street on which they lived. As teenagers they shared one another’s ambitions and dreams, secrets and heartaches. Now, more than thirty years later, they remain devoted and loyal, supporting each other through triumphs and sorrows. Evanthia's Gift follows the life... more

  • The Scent of the Lilies

    by T.S. Riley
    Nine-year-old Imari's best friend is his mother. Tormented by his classmate Bruce at school, and variably ridiculed or ignored by his father at home, nothing feels safer than his mother's warm embrace. But when Imari enters fifth grade, loss turns his world upside down, and grief makes him an even more vulnerable target for Bruce's relentless bullying. He begins to fear for his life. Taking things into his own hands feels empowering-but could land him in trouble. Set in 1980s North Geo... more

  • The Alchemy of Bridges

    by Charlene Williams

    The Alchemy of Bridges is contemporary fiction combining romance, mystery and suspense with a touch of the supernatural. This metaphorical title suggests the underlying themes of the book: a sense of mystery, transformation, and connection. Ronan Byrne and Emily Walton are both broken people. A cataclysmic event sends them on separate journeys of transformation and healing. Upon meeting again, years later, they are much different people, though both are still dealing with remnants of the past... more

  • Hatfield 1677

    by Laura C. Rader
    Colonist Benjamin Waite, a devoted husband, father, and skilled military scout in King Philip’s War, reluctantly obeys orders to guide a brutal attack against a camp of Algonquian Natives. After the catastrophic event, Benjamin is burdened with guilt and longs for peace. But the Algonquians, led by the revered sachem Ashpelon, retaliate with vengeance upon Ben’s Massachusetts town of Hatfield, capturing over a dozen colonists, including his pregnant wife Martha and their three young daughters.... more

  • Curious

    by Philos Fablewright
    Dive into the captivating world of 'Curious,' where fiction, philosophy, and humor intertwine to explore the complexities of human experience. Meet Edward, a former CEO navigating divorce, unemployment, and existential questions against the backdrop of Sydney’s stunning landscapes. As he wrestles with the concept of the 'Human Machine'—our biological and emotional complexities—readers are invited on an enlightening journey that challenges assumptions and sparks curiosity. With its engaging story... more

  • subspace

    by Stuart Stromin
    subpace, a collection of kinky tales and stories, dares to explore the deepest, darkest desires of the human psyche. from the power dynamics of dominance and submission to the tantalizing allure of kleptomania and the raw exposure of exhibitionism, each story is sensually crafted in a high literary style. encounter characters who surrender to their most forbidden fantasies and fetishes, who pursue gratification at any expense, and who venture into uncharted realms of passion, yearn... more

  • Sor Juana, My Beloved

    by MaryAnn Shank
    Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the brilliant 17th century Mexican nun, had two passions in life: Poetry and the Viceroy's wife. Explore the passions of her life, from her awakening childhood, to her international reputation as a stunning poet, to her sizzling love for the Viceroy's wife, and ultimately to her standing before the Inquisition. Through it all is a woman who is certain of herself and her destiny, one not afraid to challenge authority, one who will go to any lengths to protect those she ... more

  • Courting the Sun

    by Peggy Joque Williams

    Can a free-spirited country girl navigate the court of King Louis XIV and still keep her head? France, 1670. On her 16th birthday, Sylvienne d’Aubert receives an invitation to attend the court of King Louis XIV of France, unaware of her mother’s secret past with the monarch and unprepared for the intrigue, illicit affairs, and power-mongering that take place behind the shiny façade of Versailles. The brightest student at her village convent school, Sylvienne has always been... more

  • Eye of the Nomad

    by Umberto Nardolicci
    Author Umberto Nardolicci takes the reader to the 12th-century Eurasian Steppe in this heart-pounding tale of adventure. Book I, Eye of the Nomad, so begins the legend of Yasotay, a gifted young prince whose search for purpose takes a dramatic turn saving an illiterate nomad from captivity. He embarks on a hero’s journey far from home to learn the true meaning of life. Murder, kidnapping, and revenge soon find Yasotay in a thrilling race against time to save someone he loves from a fate worse... more

  • Grandmother Carried Her Pearls

    by Patricia Carney
    Set in the late 1970s, Trudy finds herself abandoned at a truck stop by Harold Faust, the attorney who counseled her through an unwanted pregnancy and private adoption. The plot doubles back to the prior year, finding Trudy full of hope with plans to enroll at the university after moving to the big city from her small farm town.

  • The Prince of Pirates

    by E. H. Casteele

    Discover the pirate prince, Black Sam Bellamy, in this tale of adventure, love, and treasure!

    The Prince of Pirates: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Lots O’Loot is a captivating historical fiction novel that weaves a thrilling narrative around the legendary pirate Black Sam Bellamy, his unconventional young lover Maria Hallett, and the infamous ship, The Whydah Gally. Set against the backdrop of the 18th-century Atlantic, the story unfolds as a grandfather recounts the mes... more

  • Road to Eden

    by Tim Twombly
    Mild mannered Dewey “Doc” Ruggles needs to step it up. He and his wife Margaret Ann aren’t just drifting apart; they’re being pried apart by her Life Coach, a scurrilous, self-serving, arrogant blowhard. A real sleaze. Overwhelmed and exhausted, Doc looks to the stars for answers. A mysterious young nun appears. She tells him that if he wants his wife to fall back in love with him they’ll need to journey to the New Eden. Doc knows his wife won’t come along willingly, but she’ll come charging ... more

  • The Sisterhood of Motherhood

    by Darla Nagel
    As Bethany, the baby sister of the family, steps up to support her sister-in-law and brother through their infertility and cancer diagnosis, she steps into the role of a gestational surrogate. Determined to push herself beyond her comfort zone, Bethany faces a year of medical and legal challenges. She thinks she's prepared for the emotional, physical, and family changes that come with her decision but is soon surprised by shifting family dynamics and even questions her own motivations for surrog... more

  • The Cross Necklace

    by Alan Updyke
    In the small town of Walthem, Samuel Urban is known as the people’s judge. Once shown mercy, this magistrate feels obligated to grant unto those brought before him a second chance. Sam’s journey, one of pitfalls and recovery, is something people still talk about. It was the intervention of his predecessor that saved Sam from a penalty that loomed like a noose, determined to claim his young life. But his acquittal stirred resentment in one who, unknowingly to Sam, became his archenemy. His ... more

  • Self-Destruction in Small Doses

    by Tinamarie Cox
    Sometimes big things come in little packages. Self-Destruction in Small Doses is a chapbook-length collection of micro poems, with each poem consisting of 150 characters or less. Despite their short length, every poem packs a punch. Cox’s debut chapbook is a small peek into her personal struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Her constant battle against self-sabotaging behaviors. Each poem advances the journey through a self-destructive cycle she struggles to break free from. ... more
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    Grandmother Carried Her Pearls

    by PatricIa Carney
    Set in the last 1970s, Trudy finds herself abandoned at a truck stop by Harold Faust, the attorney who counseled her through a private adoption. The unlikely hero of the story, Mac, a trucker, offers to take Trudy back to Milson, a midwestern city where they both live. The plot doubles back to the prior year finding Trudy full of hope with plans to enroll at the local university.
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