Author: K.J. Emrick
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Cozy Ghost Mysteries

Books One through Six are included in this box set. 📚✨

A mysterious bookstore, a quirky cat, and a ghostly great-aunt—Darcy Sweet’s life is anything but ordinary. 👻😺

Darcy Sweet loves her cozy life running the Sweet Read bookstore, but “ordinary” isn’t quite the word to describe her. With a knack for connecting with the other side, she’s often drawn into more mysteries than she’d like. 📖

When Darcy stumbles upon the body of her murdered neighbor, she wants to leave the investigation to the police—especially since her sister is one of them. But a whispered conversation, a nudge from the beyond, and the mischievous antics of her slightly psychic cat make it impossible to stay away. 🔍💀

As the killer strikes again, Darcy’s world turns even more dangerous. Her growing attraction to her sister’s new partner—a skeptical detective who doesn’t appreciate her interference—adds sparks to an already heated investigation. 💕⚡ With a town full of secrets, suspects, and spirits, can Darcy uncover the truth before she becomes the next target?

If you love paranormal cozy mysteries, with a touch of romance and family, you’ll love the Darcy Sweet Cozy Mystery series! 🌟

What makes this special: K.J. Emrick has built a devoted following with the Darcy Sweet series, and this boxset gives you SIX complete novels—exceptional value for cozy mystery fans. 🎁 Darcy is the perfect cozy protagonist: bookstore owner (every reader’s dream job!), reluctantly psychic (she can’t turn it off), family-oriented (her sister’s a cop!), and accompanied by a psychic cat who steals scenes. The paranormal element adds just enough supernatural intrigue without veering into dark territory, keeping this firmly in cozy comfort zone. The skeptical detective love interest creates delicious tension—he thinks she’s interfering, she’s actually solving crimes, and they’re falling for each other despite themselves. Emrick writes in the tradition of Charlaine Harris’s lighter work and Heather Blake’s Magic Potion mysteries, offering small-town charm, ghostly assistance, and mysteries that are puzzling without being gruesome. Perfect for readers seeking binge-worthy paranormal cozies where the ghosts are helpful, the romance is sweet, and the cat knows more than anyone gives him credit for. Six books = hours of cozy reading bliss. 📚💕

Author: S. C. Sterling
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Murder Thrillers

On a frigid December night, Megan Floyd vanishes from the mountain town of Fraser, Colorado. The extensive search provides no answers and as attention of her disappearance fades, the case goes cold. ❄️💔 Her father, Tom Floyd, is forced to confront his worst fear that his daughter will never be found, and soon his life and marriage begin to disintegrate around him.

A year after the disappearance and with no new leads, Tom hires private investigator Marshall York, a former detective, and his assistant Hannah Jacobs. 🔍 They soon start to uncover the secrets of Megan’s dangerous second life, all while fighting their own demons. Tom is guilt-ridden over a missing child case from his past, and Hannah is haunted by the unsolved murder of her older sister.

The case begins to consume all three of their lives, and as they dig deeper, they start to unravel the dark truth of what happened to Megan. ⚡💀

Why you’ll love this: S. C. Sterling delivers a missing person thriller that understands the true horror isn’t just the disappearance—it’s the not knowing, the slow disintegration of everything left behind. The one-year time jump is brilliant; Sterling skips the initial frantic search to focus on the cold case grind, when hope has faded and relationships have fractured. Tom hiring a PI is the act of a desperate man refusing to give up, even as his marriage crumbles. The dual investigator setup (Marshall York and Hannah Jacobs) adds layers, especially since both carry their own trauma: Tom’s guilt over a past missing child case and Hannah’s unsolved sister murder mean everyone investigating Megan’s disappearance is personally haunted by failure. The “dangerous second life” detail suggests Megan wasn’t the person her family thought, adding complexity beyond simple victimhood. Sterling writes in the vein of Robert Dugoni’s Tracy Crosswhite series or Gregg Olsen’s work—Pacific Northwest atmosphere, cold cases that won’t let go, and investigators whose personal demons fuel their determination. Perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven crime fiction where solving the case means confronting your own past. This launches “The Fear Of” series, suggesting each book tackles a different primal fear. Dark, atmospheric, and emotionally devastating. 🌨️📚

Author: Jack Probyn
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Vigilante Justice Thrillers

The first in a new series from bestselling crime author, Jack Probyn! ⭐

She returned home to start again. Instead, she woke the darkness she thought she’d buried. 🌑🔍

DI Stephanie Broadbent hasn’t been back to her hometown in over twenty years. A fractured childhood and a past best forgotten kept her away. But the sudden loss of a colleague leaves her burned out and broken — and the quiet promise of the Surrey Hills, along with a chance to reconnect with her sister, proves too hard to resist. 💔

Peace, however, is short-lived.

Before she’s even settled in, a university student is found dead in her halls of residence after a night out. What first appears to be an open-and-shut case takes a darker turn when a voodoo doll is found near the body. 🪆⚡

With old memories resurfacing and members of her new team keeping her at arm’s length, Stephanie is forced to confront the ghosts of her past while racing to stop a killer whose next move is already taking shape in thread and cloth – because each doll tells how the next will die. 💀🧵

Here’s why this matters: Jack Probyn is a bestselling British crime author launching a new series with a compelling hook: a burned-out detective returns to her hometown to escape her past, only to find a serial killer using voodoo dolls as calling cards. 🎯 The voodoo doll element is genuinely creepy—each doll predicts the next murder method, creating a ticking clock as investigators race to interpret the clues before the killer strikes. Probyn understands that the best detective series have damaged protagonists with secrets, and Stephanie Broadbent delivers: she fled her hometown twenty years ago for reasons she hasn’t processed, lost a colleague (trauma on trauma), and now must work with a team that resents the outsider. The Surrey Hills setting provides quintessentially British countryside atmosphere hiding dark secrets. The “fractured childhood” and team hostility suggest Stephanie’s past is connected to the present murders in ways she hasn’t yet realized. Perfect for readers who loved Val McDermid’s Kate Brannigan series, Clare Mackintosh’s thrillers, or anyone seeking British crime fiction with occult elements and damaged detectives. Probyn promises twists, and that “shocking twist” tagline suggests nothing is what it seems. This series launch establishes a character worth following through multiple books. 🇬🇧📚

Author: Bree Wiley
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LGBTQ+ Romance

On the track, we can pretend, but we can’t outrun our secrets forever. 🏍️💔

Taylor
Only two things matter to me in this shitty town: freestyle motocross and my best friend.
They’re my only escape from my father’s fists, but one slip in junior high almost changed everything. I confessed a secret to a beautiful boy, and I’ve been punishing him—and myself—ever since. 😢

I can’t have Huckslee the way I want, so I take from him in the only way I can—with violence. When my mother wants back into my life, and I’m forced to move in with the object of my obsession, the lines between hate and desire begin to blur. I’m not sure we’ll survive each other. 🔥⚡

Huckslee
High school is hell when your worst enemy knows your darkest secret.
To everyone else, I’m the perfect son: swim team captain, football running back, and the Bishop’s golden boy. But beneath the surface, I’m hiding desires only one person knows—my bully, my tormentor, my crush. And starting tomorrow, my dad is marrying his mom. 💕😰

What caught my attention: Bree Wiley delivers intense, emotionally raw LGBTQ+ romance that doesn’t shy away from the toxic dynamics that sometimes precede healing. This is enemies-to-lovers at its most complicated: Taylor has been bullying Huckslee for years because he confessed his crush in junior high and internalized that vulnerability as weakness. The abuse Taylor suffers from his father adds tragic context—hurt people hurt people—but doesn’t excuse the violence he’s inflicted on the boy he actually loves. The step-sibling angle (their parents are marrying) forces proximity that will either destroy them both or finally force honest communication. Both boys are performing for their worlds—Taylor the tough motocross rider, Huckslee the golden boy athlete—while hiding their true selves. The “State of Us” series title suggests each book explores LGBTQ+ romance in a different state. Wiley writes with the emotional intensity of Adam Silvera and the toxic-to-tender dynamic of C.S. Pacat’s work. This isn’t clean YA—it’s dark, dealing with abuse, internalized homophobia, and the damage closeted teens inflict on each other and themselves. Perfect for readers seeking LGBTQ+ romance that grapples with real pain before earned happiness, bully romance with depth, and stories about survival in hostile environments. Heavy content warnings likely apply, but for readers ready for unflinching honesty, this delivers. 🌈📚

Author: Raleigh Davis
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Romantic Suspense

A sizzling standalone romance about a second chance with the billionaire who got away… 💼🔥

January: I need a billionaire. Fast. When I stumble onto a tech giant’s plot to spy on everyone’s phones, I know my security company is only one who can stop them. But my little start up needs money. Lots of it. 💰🔍

Enter Mark Taylor, the hottest venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. And the only billionaire I know on a personal level. And the guy I reluctantly turned down in college. 😬

I’m in his office and ready to beg… but he’s not the forgive and forget type. 💔⚡

Why this one stands out: Raleigh Davis taps into the appeal of Silicon Valley billionaire romance while adding actual stakes beyond just sexual tension. 💪 January (great name for a heroine!) runs a security company that’s discovered corporate espionage on a massive scale—tech companies spying on phone users—making this romantic suspense with genuine thriller elements. The second-chance angle adds delicious tension: she turned Mark down in college (ouch), and now she needs his money desperately, giving him all the power in their dynamic. Mark being “not the forgive and forget type” promises grovel-worthy angst and alpha billionaire who won’t make this easy for her. Davis writes in the tradition of Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward—contemporary romance with business settings, billionaire heroes with attitude, and heroines who are professionals in their own right rather than Cinderella types. The tech thriller subplot elevates this beyond typical billionaire fare, offering corporate intrigue alongside steamy reunion romance. January has to swallow her pride, Mark has to decide between revenge and second chances, and they both have to stop a tech conspiracy. Perfect for readers who loved The Hating Game, billion-dollar heroes with grudges, and romantic suspense set in Silicon Valley’s cutthroat world. “Bad Boy Capital” series title promises more billionaire bad boys ahead. 💻📚

Author: Annie Dillard
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Essays

In recognition of her long and lauded career as a master essayist, a landmark collection including her most beloved pieces and some rarely seen work, rigorously curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author herself. With a foreword by Geoff Dyer. ✨📖

“A writer who never seems tired, who has never plodded her way through a page or sentence, Dillard can only be enjoyed by a wide-awake reader,” warns Geoff Dyer in his foreword to this stellar collection. Carefully culled from her past work, The Abundance is quintessential Annie Dillard, delivered in her fierce and undeniably singular voice, filled with fascinating detail and metaphysical fact. 💫 The pieces within will exhilarate both admiring fans and a new generation of readers, having been “re-framed and re-hung,” with fresh editing and reordering by the author, to situate these now seminal works within her larger canon.

The Abundance reminds us that Dillard’s brand of “novelized nonfiction” pioneered the form long before it came to be widely appreciated. Intense, vivid, and fearless, her work endows the true and seemingly ordinary aspects of life—a commuter chases snowball-throwing children through neighborhood streets, a teenager memorizes Rimbaud’s poetry—with beauty and irony, inviting readers onto sweeping landscapes, to join her in exploring the complexities of time and death, with a sense of humor: on one page, an eagle falls from the sky with a weasel attached to its throat; on another, a man walks into a bar. 🦅📚

What caught my attention: Annie Dillard is a Pulitzer Prize winner (Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, 1975) and one of America’s greatest living essayists, though she’s been relatively quiet in recent decades. 🏆 This collection is significant because Dillard herself curated it, re-editing and reordering pieces to create something new from her career-spanning work. That Geoff Dyer wrote the foreword (himself a master of creative nonfiction) signals the literary weight here. Dillard’s writing is electric—she makes a weasel clinging to an eagle’s throat as fascinating as theological meditation, and finds the metaphysical in a commuter’s ordinary day. Her “novelized nonfiction” predated the creative nonfiction boom by decades, influencing everyone from Cheryl Strayed to Leslie Jamison. The warning that she “can only be enjoyed by a wide-awake reader” is accurate—Dillard demands your full attention and rewards it with prose that’s simultaneously crystalline and dense with meaning. She writes about nature, time, death, God, and consciousness with the precision of a scientist and the soul of a mystic. Perfect for readers who loved H is for Hawk, Barry Lopez’s nature writing, or anyone seeking essays that are both accessible and profound. This is American literature at its finest—fierce, strange, beautiful, and utterly unique. 🌟📖

Author: Carol Pearson
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Interpersonal Relations

“The heroic quest is about saying ‘yes’ to yourself and in so doing, becoming more fully alive and more effective in the world. . . . The quest is replete with dangers and pitfalls, but it offers great rewards: the capacity to be successful in the world, knowledge of the mysteries of the human soul, and the opportunity to find and express your unique gifts in the world.” 💪✨

In this bold and original work, Carol S. Pearson shows that the heroic quest isn’t just for certain people under special circumstances. Exploring the many heroic paths available to each of us, at every point in our lives, her innovative program enables us to live heroically by activating and applying twelve archetypes in our lives. 🌟

This companion to the bestselling The Hero Within outlines twelve archetypal patterns that can aid inner development and the quest for wholeness.

These archetypes are inner guides that can help us:

• prepare for the journey, by learning how to become successful members of society;
• embark upon the quest, by becoming initiated into the mysteries of the human soul; and
• return to transform our lives as a result of claiming our uniqueness and personal power. 🎯💫

Here’s why this matters: Carol S. Pearson is a scholar and leadership consultant whose work on archetypes has influenced everything from personal development to marketing (her frameworks appear in countless branding strategies). 📚 Awakening the Heroes Within builds on Jungian archetypal theory but makes it accessible and practical—these aren’t abstract psychological concepts but tools you can use for self-understanding and growth. Pearson’s twelve archetypes (Innocent, Orphan, Warrior, Caregiver, Seeker, Destroyer, Lover, Creator, Ruler, Magician, Sage, Fool) provide a complete map of the psyche’s possibilities. Unlike simplistic personality typing, she shows how we embody different archetypes at different life stages and in different contexts. The three-stage journey (preparation, quest, return) mirrors Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey but personalizes it—you’re not waiting for a call to adventure; your everyday life IS the quest. This influenced everything from Women Who Run with the Wolves to modern tarot interpretations. Perfect for readers interested in Jungian psychology, anyone feeling stuck and seeking a framework for growth, or people fascinated by mythology and archetypes as life tools. At this price, it’s an incredible value for a book that could genuinely shift your self-understanding. 🗝️📖

Author: Rebecca N. Alonzo, Bob DeMoss
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Spiritual Biography

Rebecca never felt safe as a child. In 1969, her father, Robert Nichols, moved to Sellerstown, North Carolina, to serve as a pastor. There he found a small, southern community eager to welcome him―with one exception. Glaring at him from pew number seven was a man obsessed with controlling the church.

Determined to get rid of anyone who stood in his way, he unleashed a plan of terror that was more devastating and violent than the Nichols family could have ever imagined. Refusing to be driven away by acts of intimidation, Rebecca’s father stood his ground until one night when an armed man walked into the family’s kitchen . . . And Rebecca’s life was shattered.

If anyone had a reason to harbor hatred and seek personal revenge, it would be Rebecca. Yet The Devil in Pew Number Seven tells a different story. In this unforgettable memoir, she shares:

• A harrowing testimony of God’s grace amidst hardships and grief
• A firsthand account of astounding mercy in the face of betrayal
• An inspirational reminder of the redemption and healing only Christ can bring

Why this one stands out: Rebecca N. Alonzo’s memoir tackles one of Christian faith’s most difficult teachings—forgiveness—through lived experience rather than platitudes. This is a true story of church violence and terrorism (yes, terrorism) committed by a congregation member obsessed with control. The “devil in pew number seven” isn’t metaphorical—it’s a specific man whose campaign of intimidation escalated to an armed invasion of the family’s home. That Rebecca survived childhood trauma that would justify lifelong bitterness and chose radical forgiveness instead makes this compelling for both Christian readers and anyone interested in forgiveness psychology. This isn’t “I forgave and everything became wonderful” prosperity gospel nonsense—it’s honest about the cost of mercy and the long, difficult process of healing. Alonzo’s story has been featured in Christian media and inspired speaking tours, resonating with readers who’ve experienced church hurt (sadly common) or struggle with forgiveness. Perfect for readers seeking Christian memoirs with genuine suffering and genuine grace, anyone processing trauma through faith, or people fascinated by how communities can harbor evil in plain sight. This is heavy reading but ultimately hopeful—a testament to resilience and redemption. 🙏📖

Author: Bella Matthews
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Christmas Holiday Romance

Falling for my brother’s teammate wasn’t on my Christmas list.
Neither was working for him, but here I am—nannying for Camden Monroe, Philly’s star quarterback, single dad, and the grumpiest grinch to ever fill out a pair of gray sweats. 🏈🎄

He should be the last man I want under my mistletoe. 😤

He’s too old. Too cocky. And too damn tempting.
But one snowy night, one reckless touch, and one unforgettable kiss have me rethinking everything I thought I wanted. ❄️💋

Suddenly, the holidays aren’t about twinkle lights and tinsel.
They’re about stolen moments, secret touches, and the kind of Christmas chaos that feels way too good to resist. 🔥✨

Maybe the best gifts don’t come wrapped in pretty bows…
Maybe they come with dirty grins, filthy mouths, and the power to make me forget every single reason why Camden doesn’t belong at the top of my wish list. . . 🎁😈

The appeal: Bella Matthews delivers spicy sports romance wrapped in Christmas cheer—basically catnip for readers who want their holiday romance hot. 🔥 The nanny-for-her-brother’s-teammate setup creates built-in forbidden territory (her brother will NOT approve), while Camden being a single dad adds vulnerability beneath the cocky quarterback exterior. The age gap and “grumpy/sunshine” dynamic (he’s a grinch, she presumably brings holiday cheer) are romance gold. Matthews promises this isn’t closed-door holiday fluff—those “dirty grins” and “filthy mouths” signal steam, while “stolen moments” and “secret touches” suggest they’re hiding their relationship, ratcheting up tension. The “gray sweats” detail is a romance reader in-joke (if you know, you know 😏). This hits multiple popular tropes: sports romance, single dad, nanny, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, brother’s teammate, and Christmas setting. Perfect for readers who loved The Au Pair Affair, Ilsa Madden-Mills’ sports romances, or anyone seeking holiday romance that’s more naughty than nice. This is a novella, so it’s a quick, spicy read—perfect for a cozy December evening. Matthews knows her audience and delivers exactly what they crave. 🎄📚

Author: Anna Hackett
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Romantic Suspense

She’ll stop at nothing to save him. 💪💕

She didn’t think anything could scare her husband, the most dangerous man in San Francisco, but she’s found the one thing that terrifies him.

Fatherhood. 👶

When Detective Brynn Norcross discovers she’s pregnant, she knows her overprotective husband needs time to adjust. When she’s injured on the job, Vander is tense, on edge, and distant. 😰

She decides they both need a vacation. They head to Italy for some rest and relaxation. 🇮🇹

But their vacation doesn’t quite go according to plan…

When Vander and his brother Rhys are abducted by the local mafia, all hell breaks loose. 💀🔥

There is no way Brynn can do nothing when the life of the man she loves is on the line. She’ll do whatever it takes to rescue him.

There is no way Vander wants his wife in danger, and he knows she’ll come for him. He’ll do whatever it takes to escape.
Oh, and he also plans to make the people responsible pay. ⚡🔫

What makes this special: Anna Hackett is a prolific romantic suspense author who’s built a loyal following for her action-heavy romances featuring badass couples rather than damsels in distress. 🎯 Saving Mr. Norcross flips the typical rescue narrative—the dangerous alpha male gets captured, and his pregnant detective wife must save him. Vander being “the most dangerous man in San Francisco” yet terrified of fatherhood is delicious character work; he can handle criminals but not the vulnerability of loving a child. The Italian mafia abduction turns their vacation into a nightmare, but Hackett’s genius is making both halves of the couple equally capable—Brynn is rescuing him while Vander is simultaneously engineering his own escape. This is romantic suspense where the romance is already established (they’re married, she’s pregnant) and the suspense comes from external threats rather than will-they-won’t-they. Hackett writes for readers who want kickass heroines who don’t need rescuing but will absolutely rescue their men, protective heroes who respect their wives’ competence, and action sequences that would work in a thriller novel. Perfect for fans of Julie Ann Walker, Rebecca Zanetti, or anyone seeking romantic suspense where both leads get to be heroes. This delivers violence, vengeance, and love that survives Italian mafia abduction. 💣📚

Author: Chuck Palahniuk
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Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

A father searching for his missing daughter is suddenly given hope when a major clue is discovered, but learning the truth could shatter the seemingly perfect image Hollywood is desperate to uphold.

Gates Foster lost his daughter, Lucy, seventeen years ago. He’s never stopped searching. Suddenly, a shocking new development provides Foster with his first major lead in over a decade, and he may finally be on the verge of discovering the awful truth. 🔍

Meanwhile, Mitzi Ives has carved out a space among the Foley artists creating the immersive sounds giving Hollywood films their authenticity. Using the same secret techniques as her father before her, she’s become an industry-leading expert in the sound of violence and horror, creating screams so bone-chilling, they may as well be real. 🎬

Soon Foster and Ives find themselves on a collision course that threatens to expose the violence hidden beneath Hollywood’s glamorous façade.

A grim and disturbing reflection on the commodification of suffering and the dangerous power of art, The Invention of Sound is Chuck Palahniuk at the peak of his literary powers — his most suspenseful, most daring, and most genre-defying work yet.

Why I’m including this: Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club and transgressive fiction’s most infamous provocateur, delivers a thriller that asks disturbing questions about art, exploitation, and how far we’ll go for authenticity. The setup is horrifying in its implications: Foley artists create realistic screams for horror movies, but what if those screams are TOO realistic? The collision between Gates (searching for his missing daughter for seventeen years) and Mitzi (whose screams “may as well be real”) suggests a terrible answer to where those sounds come from. Palahniuk has always explored the darkness beneath American culture—consumerism in Fight Club, beauty standards in Invisible Monsters, death in Choke—and here he turns his unflinching gaze on Hollywood’s willingness to commodify suffering for entertainment. The “secret techniques” Mitzi learned from her father add generational horror and suggest this has been happening longer than anyone knows. This is Palahniuk’s most straightforward thriller, less experimental than his earlier work but no less disturbing. Perfect for readers who can handle dark subject matter, fans of The Troop or Josh Malerman’s horror, or anyone interested in art-about-art that questions entertainment’s moral boundaries. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who can stomach it. 🎥📚