FREE | Cozy Culinary Mystery 🖋️

She only wanted to run a stationery shop and sell her lettering art. But the bayou had other plans.

When Mila Breaux’s artistic dreams go up in flames, she heads back to her roots—and straight into trouble. Armed with calligraphy pens and a stubborn streak, Mila transforms her late uncle’s rickety houseboat into the world’s only mobile stationery shop.

But her grand opening hits a snag when a pile of human bones turns up in the waters near the dock.

Now Mila’s caught in a grand mystery, tangled in small-town secrets, suspicious neighbors, and one ridiculously handsome (if wildly unmotivated) game warden. Good thing she’s got backup: an outdoorsy bestie who may or may not talk to animals, her Auntie Roma, and a sassy rescue cat with attitude to spare.

Can Mila crack the case before her new life sinks like a stone?

Why I’m including this: Lisa Pevey strikes again with another cozy mystery featuring a unique protagonist! After giving us the bubble tea book café owner, now we get a calligraphy artist running a MOBILE STATIONERY SHOP on a houseboat in the bayou. The Louisiana setting is fresh for cozy mysteries, and Mila’s quirky found family (including a friend who talks to animals and a sassy cat) sounds delightful. If you loved Pevey’s other series or enjoy Jana DeLeon’s Miss Fortune mysteries, this FREE series starter in The Lettering Detective Series is calling your name. Plus, crafty heroines are always a win! 🐊

FREE | Alien Invasion Science Fiction 🐉

What would you do if America and the world were invaded tomorrow by a relentless and brutal enemy?

In an alternate 2015, a US Army Special Forces Team, part of the legendary black ops unit “Delta”, is in midtown Manhattan to take out a Chinese spy and his handlers, sending a message short of outright conflict. All goes smoothly until they find themselves in a full blown shooting war through the canyons of the City. Portals from another world have opened in Central Park, making a way for figures out of historical nightmare to invade. The Fae, creatures banished from Earth thousands of years ago and now only part of our legends, have returned with Dragon fire, spell and sword to conquer and take revenge.

The first volume of The Fae Wars covers Team Three, G squadron, Special Forces Detachment (Delta) as they fight their way off Manhattan and then join the defense of the refugees as the Fae assault the bridges. The fabled 69th Infantry puts up an epic fight against superior weaponry and then the war descends into the asymmetric hell that the Delta Operators know so well. Along the way they find new allies and old powers that come to their aid.

Why I’m including this: This is military sci-fi meets urban fantasy in the most explosive way possible—Delta Force operators fighting FAE DRAGONS in Manhattan! The alternate 2015 setting where portals open in Central Park and legendary creatures invade with medieval weapons versus modern military tech is incredibly creative. Holmes and Marcum combine technical military accuracy with fantasy warfare, creating something that appeals to both military thriller fans and fantasy readers. If you loved the battlefields in Game of Thrones but want them with Special Forces tactics, or if you enjoy Tom Clancy but wish he’d added more dragons, this FREE series starter is your jam. 🔥

FREE | Dark Billionaire Romance ⚠️

💔A brutal cliffhanger, a dangerous obsession… and a duet that completes the story. ⚠️ Cliffhanger Warning: Book 1 ends on a shocking twist.

Faren Mitchell is a skilled physical therapist with a haunting past who sacrifices everything for her ailing mother. Concealing her inner turmoil and facing a devastating secret about her own health, Faren’s world shatters when Jared “Mick” McKenna—a seductive billionaire and owner of an exclusive flesh club—enters her life.

Torn between the allure of Mick’s dark, magnetic presence and the desperate need for money, Faren finds herself ensnared in a web of secrets and betrayal. But when a ghost from her past resurfaces, threatening her very existence, Faren must make the ultimate sacrifice—or risk losing everything.

Will Faren’s devastating confession come too late to save them both? Can Mick’s ruthless power protect the woman who holds his heart?

Why I’m including this: If you love your romance DARK and your billionaires morally gray, Eros and Blodgett deliver. This is the #1 Amazon Bestselling Interracial Romance series, and fans compare it to Anna Zaires, Tarryn Fisher, and Pam Godwin—the queens of dark romance. The “exclusive flesh club” owner plus desperate heroine with her own health crisis creates high stakes beyond just the romance. Yes, Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger (they warn you!), but you can grab the duet for the complete arc. Perfect for readers who devoured Penelope Douglas’s Credence or want Fifty Shades energy but make it actually dangerous. The anti-hero dark romance vibes are strong with this one! 🖤

FREE | Contemporary MM Romance ☕

Despite finding success in his career, the BrewBiz Deaf Café owner’s love life is another story. Because Caleb’s longest relationship just came to a screeching halt when his ex cheated. Then dumped him. Publicly. And the video of it went viral.

Resigned to his fate of being famous only because the world saw his public humiliation, Caleb turns sour and bitter. It’s easy to hide his feelings after that, and it’s even easier to ignore what his heart really wants: the new hire who’s so anxious, he jumps at his own shadow.

It also doesn’t help that Bodhi is too young, too good looking, and too sweet for a man like Caleb to ever deserve him. Especially when Caleb’s been nothing but terrible to him from the moment they met.

But there’s more to Bodhi’s story than meets the eye, and he might just be the man who can teach Caleb the meaning of love without strings. Love without expectations. And the kind of love that leads to real happily ever afters.

Why I’m including this: E.M. Lindsey writes authentic deaf representation (Caleb runs a Deaf Café), and this grumpy/sunshine, boss/employee romance hits all the emotional beats. The viral video humiliation gives Caleb legitimate reasons for his walls, and anxious Bodhi sounds like he needs someone to see past his nervousness to the strength underneath. Lindsey’s books always deliver on both the romance and the representation, never treating disability as tragedy but as just part of who the characters are. This is the first in the BrewBiz series, so you’re getting in on the ground floor. Perfect for fans of coffee shop romances with actual depth, or anyone who loved Red, White & Royal Blue but wants something quieter and more emotionally vulnerable. FREE! 🌈

FREE | Cozy Romantic Fantasy 🧚

A pixie-infested farmhouse. A pain-in-the-butt familiar. A hunky lumberjack shifter. Not at all what a witch on the run like me expects to find in small-town Redbud, Indiana, but life’s been throwing me a bunch of curveballs lately.

Most recently? Discovering a demonic curse on the family grimoire sucking the magic straight out of my coven’s hearts. 10 out of 10 do not recommend, and there’s only one thing an uninitiated witch like me can do: Steal it.

Get that spell book as far away from my family and the rival coven who cursed it, hide it, and figure out how to break the curse. Preferably before it decides to infect me. Or those hellhound trackers hunt me down.

Say goodbye to carefree afternoon teas and hello to a new identity, a new town, absolutely no distractions—including that gorgeous bad-boy shifter with his own hidden past—and a secret place to work. So those overly curious, gossiping pixies currently infesting my new farmhouse? They gotta go. Tonight.

Why I’m including this: This is the first book in the Homesteader Hearth Witch series, and the voice is immediately charming—”10 out of 10 do not recommend” a demonic curse! The Healys blend cozy fantasy (small-town Indiana, farmhouse renovation, tea) with actual stakes (hellhounds, curses, rival covens). The pixie infestation as a genuine problem rather than cute decoration is refreshingly practical, and “hunky lumberjack shifter with his own hidden past” promises romance with mystery. Perfect for fans of T.J. Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea or Sangu Mandanna’s The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches—cozy fantasy that doesn’t skimp on plot. And it’s FREE! ✨

FREE | Omegaverse Small Town Romance 📚

Cali is ready for a fresh start—and a quiet life as the new librarian in the charming town of Lakeside Point. But when a snowstorm strands her on a remote road, she’s forced to seek shelter in the nearest house. She doesn’t expect to be snowed in with three incredibly attractive men… who also happen to be her fated mates.

Bax is the cinnamon-roll bookworm. Seth is the golden retriever softy. Connor is the thoughtful chef who knows how to heat up more than just the kitchen.

They want to court her. But Cali’s never felt like she belonged—and she’s not sure she knows how to. Can she open her heart in time to build a real pack?

This standalone spicy small-town romance features: Fated Mates, Librarian FMC, Snowed-In Romance, Found Family, Cozy Vibes with Swoony Tension.

Why I’m including this: #1 Bestselling author Veronica Samek delivers a romance reader’s dream: a librarian heroine, THREE fated mates with distinct personalities (bookworm! golden retriever! chef!), snowed-in forced proximity, AND it’s a standalone so no cliffhanger anxiety. The Omega Book Club series title suggests each book follows a different couple, making this perfect for sampling. The “she’s never felt like she belonged” angle adds emotional depth beyond just the steam, and watching Cali learn to accept love from three devoted men sounds absolutely swoony. If you love why-choose romance, omegaverse dynamics, or just want multiple book boyfriends in one story, this FREE romance is calling. 🐺

FREE | Evolution/Classic Science 🔬

Few books have changed the way we see the world as profoundly as Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. First published in 1859, this landmark work introduced the revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection, transforming science, philosophy, and our understanding of life itself.

Darwin carefully presents his evidence from years of study, observation, and experimentation, revealing how species evolve over time through adaptation and survival. His exploration of variation, competition, and inheritance not only challenged traditional beliefs but also laid the foundation of modern biology.

Written with clarity and precision, On the Origin of Species remains one of the most important scientific texts ever published. More than a scientific treatise, it is a testament to human curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, offering insights that continue to inspire debate and discovery today.

Why I’m including this: Some books are simply essential, and Darwin’s masterwork is one of them. Published in 1859, it remains as relevant today as when it shocked Victorian society. Darwin’s careful, methodical presentation of evidence makes this readable even for non-scientists, and understanding evolution is fundamental to biology, medicine, psychology, and countless other fields. Whether you’re a student, a science enthusiast, or just intellectually curious, this is one of those books everyone should read at least once. And it’s FREE—there’s literally no barrier to reading one of the most influential books in human history. Perfect for anyone who loved Cosmos or wants to understand the foundations of modern science. 🦎

phy, and anyone who seeks to understand the origins of life and the processes that shape it.

FREE | Traditional Detective Mystery 👁️

On London’s streets, a madman’s game turns deadly…

When Detective Erica Swift is called to a case of a man attacked and then released onto the street, newly blinded, she knows the case will steal time from her young family. Even with her best team on the case, the psychopath strikes again, and Erica realises this isn’t a one off. He must be stopped, no matter what the sacrifice.

But a chance encounter drags a horrific event in Erica’s past to collide with her present and she learns the murderer has one thing on their mind… Revenge. And now Erica’s name might be on the killer’s list.

Why I’m including this: This is the first in the DI Erica Swift Thriller series, and the premise is genuinely disturbing—a killer who blinds victims and releases them onto the street. That’s psychological horror territory, not just murder mystery. The fact that Erica has young children adds stakes (work-life balance under extreme pressure), and when her own past connects to the case and puts her on the killer’s list? Chef’s kiss for tension. Farrar writes British detective fiction with the grit and complexity fans of Val McDermid or Tess Gerritsen crave. If you love detective procedurals where the protagonist is personally at risk, this FREE thriller will keep you up all night. 🔍

$1.99 (Regularly $3.99) | Contemporary Women’s Fiction 🏥

Run away to the gold-tipped peaks and sparkling waters of the Lake District and the charming village of Thimblebury. Here, newly engaged village nurse Ottilie Oakcroft is about to discover a family secret that will turn the life she loves upside down…

As village nurse Ottilie Oakcroft and her fiancé Heath plan their engagement party, she can’t hide her feelings of pure happiness. She’s so settled in cosy Wordsworth Cottage and can’t wait to celebrate with the villagers she’s come to know and love.

But, on the day of the party, as she strings up bunting and fairy lights, there’s a surprise in store. A young woman appears on Ottilie’s doorstep – claiming she’s Ottilie’s half-sister Fion and she wants to be part of Ottilie’s life.

Soon Fion’s feet are firmly under the table in Ottilie’s cluttered kitchen and Ottilie and Heath are spending less and less time alone. Ottilie loves having her sister living in the spare room, but she can’t help but notice that with no space to talk privately, she and Heath can’t see eye-to-eye.

Then a shocking secret about Fion comes to light, one that casts a long shadow over Ottilie’s own happiness and her future with Heath. Ottilie knows that family should come first, but what if it’s at the cost of her exciting new beginning?

Why I’m including this: Tilly Tennant writes heartwarming British fiction, and this Lake District setting is swoon-worthy. The premise is juicy—a half-sister shows up RIGHT before the engagement party and slowly drives a wedge between Ottilie and Heath. The “shocking secret” about Fion promises a twist, and the question of whether family loyalty should cost you your own happiness is meaty. At 50% off, this is perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan’s cozy Scottish stories or Trisha Ashley. Tennant delivers emotional depth without melodrama, and village life in the UK is peak comfort reading. 🏔️

$1.99 (Regularly $3.99) | Organized Crime Fiction 🔫

An exhilarating and profound novel of tradition and violence and of loyalty and betrayal, The Family Corleone will appeal to the legions of fans who can never get enough of The Godfather.

New York, 1933: The city and the nation are in the depths of the Great Depression. The crime families of New York have prospered in this time, but with the coming end of Prohibition, a battle is looming that will determine which organizations will rise and which will face a violent end.

For Vito Corleone, nothing is more important that his family’s future. While his youngest children, Michael, Fredo, and Connie, are in school, unaware of their father’s true occupation, and his adopted son Tom Hagen is a college student, he worries most about Sonny, his eldest child. Vito pushes Sonny to be a businessman, but Sonny-17 years-old, impatient and reckless-wants something else: To follow in his father’s footsteps and become a part of the real family business.

Why I’m including this: This is the authorized prequel to The Godfather, showing Vito Corleone in 1933 during Prohibition’s end. Falco (working from Mario Puzo’s notes) explores young Sonny at 17, desperate to join the family business while Vito tries to steer him toward legitimate work. The tragic irony—knowing Sonny’s ultimate fate from the original—adds poignancy. If you’ve rewatched The Godfather films multiple times or loved Puzo’s original novel, this $1.99 prequel is a must-read. It’s organized crime fiction from the master’s universe, showing the Corleones during the Depression when everything was being built. For fans of Mario Puzo, Don Winslow, or anyone obsessed with mob dynasties. 🥃

$2.99 (Regularly $5.99) | Women’s History 📜

Rich in detail, filled with fascinating characters, and panoramic in its sweep, this magnificent, comprehensive work tells for the first time the complete story of the American woman from the Pilgrims to the 21st-century

In this sweeping cultural history, Gail Collins explores the transformations, victories, and tragedies of women in America over the past 300 years. As she traces the role of females from their arrival on the Mayflower through the 19th century to the feminist movement of the 1970s and today, she demonstrates a boomerang pattern of participation and retreat.

In some periods, women were expected to work in the fields and behind the barricades—to colonize the nation, pioneer the West, and run the defense industries of World War II. In the decades between, economic forces and cultural attitudes shunted them back into the home, confining them to the role of moral beacon and domestic goddess.

Told chronologically through the compelling true stories of individuals whose lives, linked together, provide a complete picture of the American woman’s experience, this is a landmark work and major contribution for us all.

Why I’m including this: Collins (former New York Times editorial board member) chronicles 400 years of American women’s history through individual stories, making this readable rather than academic. The “boomerang pattern”—women needed during crises, then pushed back into domestic roles—is a framework that helps understand current debates about women’s roles. From Pilgrims to modern feminism, this comprehensive history is perfect for anyone who loved Hidden Figures or wants to understand how we got here. At 50% off, this is incredible value for a landmark work of women’s history. Essential reading for understanding American culture. 👩

$2.99 (Regularly $5.99) | Sapphic Medical Romance 🏥

Can she navigate the secrets of her past and the surprises of her heart?

This is a Forbidden Love, Secret Sibling, Coming Out, Medical Drama Lesbian/Sapphic Romance between surgeons. It pulses with tension and tenderness, ensuring a steamy yet heartwarming journey to a Happy Ever After.

If you like Grey’s Anatomy and The L Word, you will love this one.

Dr. Lexi Bond is a brilliant neurosurgeon with a heavy secret—she’s the unrecognized daughter of the world famous Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Mars, making her the unexpected half-sister to the formidable Dr. Josephine Mars. When Lexi arrives at Phoenix Ridge Hospital, she’s determined to earn her place and get acknowledgement from her half-sister and father, but her intense connection with another surgeon complicates everything.

Dr. Catherine Spencer is a skilled surgeon trapped in a cold marriage, feeling unseen next to her globetrotting husband. When Lexi and Catherine meet in the OR, sparks fly from between them from an undeniable attraction that neither expected.

Lexi knows she shouldn’t feel this way about her straight colleague, especially when she’s trying to navigate family secrets. Catherine knows she shouldn’t feel this way about a woman, especially one who could upend both her career, her marriage and her understanding of herself and her own sexuality.

Why I’m including this: Hayes combines medical drama with sapphic romance and family secrets for maximum drama! The “secret half-sister trying to earn recognition” plot alone is juicy, but add forbidden attraction between surgeons and Catherine’s coming-out journey? This is Grey’s Anatomy meets The L Word, exactly as promised. The first in the Phoenix Ridge Medical series, this delivers on representation, steam, and emotional complexity. At 50% off, this is perfect for fans of TJ Klune’s medical romances or anyone craving sapphic romance with actual plot and high-stakes careers. 🩺

$2.99 (Regularly $5.99) | Philosophy/History 💡

A magisterial history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.

One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the press, of rationality and evidence-based argument. Yet why, over three hundred years after it began, is the Enlightenment so profoundly misunderstood as controversial?

Ritchie Robertson goes back into the “long eighteenth century,” from approximately 1680 to 1790, to reveal what this much-debated period was really about. Robertson returns to the era’s original texts to show that above all, the Enlightenment was really about increasing human happiness – in this world rather than the next – by promoting scientific inquiry and reasoned argument.

In so doing Robertson chronicles the campaigns mounted by some Enlightened figures against evils like capital punishment, judicial torture, serfdom and witchcraft trials, featuring the experiences of major figures like Voltaire and Diderot alongside ordinary people who lived through this extraordinary moment.

Why I’m including this: Robertson challenges our understanding of the Enlightenment, arguing it was about pursuing happiness through reason, not cold rationality for its own sake. The campaigns against capital punishment, torture, and witchcraft trials show these thinkers as social justice warriors of their era. At 50% off, this is accessible intellectual history that helps us understand where modern Western values come from—and why they’re worth defending. Perfect for anyone who loved Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari or wants to understand the philosophical foundations of democracy, free speech, and human rights. 📚