Author: Susan Stoker
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Military Romance

She never thought being a chef could be so dangerous…or could lead her to love.

Renowned chef Elodie Winters’ dream job, private chef to a powerful family in New York, quickly becomes a nightmare when her employer turns out to be the head of a notorious mob family. Now on the run, she thinks she’s finally safe, having landed in the middle of the Arabian Sea, cook on the Asaka Express cargo ship. When the ship is taken by pirates, she can’t believe her bad luck…but it’s about to take a turn for the better.

Scott “Mustang” Webber is pulled from his current mission, along with the rest of his SEAL team, to prevent an act of piracy in the Middle East. They’re all surprised when the first person to radio for help is a woman. He soon senses “Rachel Walters” is hiding something, and offers his help. He’s both shocked and pleased when she actually comes looking for him in Hawaii months later. He’d felt a connection with her on that cargo ship…one he’s looking forward to exploring further. 🌺

Keeping Elodie safe in Hawaii turns out to be easy…until it isn’t. Long days in paradise have a way of making one complacent. Now Mustang is working against the clock and the elements themselves, as he faces his greatest mission ever—finding Elodie.

What makes this special: Susan Stoker delivers high-stakes romantic suspense with a chef on the run from the mob, Somali pirates, and a SEAL rescue that sparks a slow-burn romance. The Hawaiian setting adds tropical appeal, and the “greatest mission ever” premise promises emotional payoff. Perfect introduction to the SEAL Team Hawaii series.

Author: Melanie Shawn
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Contemporary Romance

What’s a type-A, control freak to do when the only man she trusts with the job of guarding her body is the one man her body—or at least her heart—needs guarding from?

Billy “The Big Bad Wolf” Marshall thought he had everything he wanted. He left the boxing ring with his mind and body intact, and he was content with his new job at Elite Security. But when the only woman who had ever tempted the chiseled-to-perfection bodyguard to dare to want more is in danger, he realizes content isn’t enough.

Maxine “Maxi” Rizzo was not a damsel in distress; if she needed a dragon slain, she could do the slaying. The gorgeous, blue-eyed publicist prided herself on being a fiercely independent woman who did not need anyone…especially if that ‘anyone’ was the childhood crush she’d wasted years fantasizing about being her prince/knight in shining armor, who in reality was a notorious womanizer nicknamed after a villain.

Unfortunately, the choice over her protection was taken out of her hands after several escalating incidents threatened her safety.

With her life in danger, Maxi and Billy will both be forced to face their true feelings. Hers to the man who stole her heart over a decade before and never gave it back, and his to the girl who became the woman of—and in—his dreams. 🔥

Why I’m including this: The childhood-crush-turned-bodyguard setup delivers classic romantic tension, and the “Big Bad Wolf” nickname adds playful irony to a protective hero. Maxi’s fierce independence versus her need for Billy’s protection creates compelling conflict. First in the Crossroads Bodyguards series and completely free.

Author: Sirena Simonds
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Italian Cooking

🍕 Homemade Pizza: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners 🍕

Are you tired of ordering takeout or settling for frozen pizza that just doesn’t hit the spot? Imagine creating restaurant-quality pizzas in your own kitchen—crispy crusts, rich sauces, and perfectly melted cheese, all made with fresh ingredients and your personal touch. Homemade Pizza: Cookbook for Beginners is your go-to guide for crafting mouthwatering, authentic pizzas that will impress your friends and family!

🏆 Why This Book?
This beginner-friendly cookbook takes you step by step through the entire pizza-making process, ensuring that even if you’ve never baked a pizza before, you’ll achieve delicious results. You’ll learn how to master dough-making, create flavorful sauces, and choose the perfect toppings to suit any taste.

🍕 Inside, You’ll Discover:
✅ The Art of Pizza Dough – Learn the secrets to creating soft, airy, and chewy crusts, from classic to whole wheat and gluten-free options.
✅ Sauce Perfection – Explore rich, homemade tomato sauces, creamy garlic alfredo, and zesty barbecue blends.
✅ The Best Cheese & Toppings – From traditional mozzarella to gourmet options, find out how to pair ingredients for maximum flavor.
✅ Baking Like a Pro – Whether using an oven, pizza stone, or grill, discover expert techniques to achieve the perfect crispy finish.
✅ Healthy & Special Diet Pizzas – Enjoy keto, vegan, and gluten-free pizza recipes that don’t compromise on taste!

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and classic + creative recipes, you’ll gain the confidence to experiment with flavors and customize your own signature pizza.

What makes this special: A comprehensive guide that demystifies pizza-making for beginners, covering everything from dough chemistry to specialty diets. The step-by-step approach and multiple crust/sauce options mean you can customize every aspect. Free is unbeatable for a skill that’ll save you money and impress everyone.

Author: Melanie Shawn
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Contemporary Romance

Lesson number one: no rebound relationships.

Lesson number two: no relationships, period.

As long as she learned her lessons, her crash-and-burn history wouldn’t repeat itself…right?

Eliza Young thought she’d put Harper’s Crossing in her rearview, but then again, her life wasn’t exactly going to plan. At 27, the brunette beauty never thought she’d have two divorces under her belt, but she was doing her best not to dwell on the negatives and look for the positives.

Positive one: a job opportunity opened up in her hometown. Okay, that was sort of a 50/50 positive because she had good and bad memories there, including it being the setting of her unrequited first true love.

Positive two: …

Okay, well, for now, she’d just concentrate on the positive, singular.

Former Army Ranger and cybersecurity specialist Nate Holmes had always been a walking contradiction, an enigma. His muscular body was sculpted like a Greek god, an Adonis, and belonged to someone who spent their days in a gym or doing manual labor, not sitting behind a computer. He was a genius; there was no denying that. His IQ was a jet fighter screaming through the air, breaking sound barriers at Mach 10. His EI (emotional intelligence) was a Goodyear blimp bobbing in the sky at a snail’s pace. He could fix any technical issue, decipher any code, and solve any puzzle, but when it came to matters of the heart, he was painfully hopeless. He’d loved only one woman in his life, and he’d never told her. 💔

Why I’m including this: The twice-divorced heroine returning home with strict “no relationships” rules meets the genius bodyguard who’s hopeless at feelings—classic rom-com setup with emotional depth. The “unrequited first true love” angle suggests they’ve been circling each other for years. Book 4 in the series but works as a standalone.

Author: Antony Johnston
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Animal Cozy Mysteries

Retired actress Guinevere ‘Gwinny’ Tuffel is finding life hard after inheriting her late father’s run-down house and discovering she’s broke. But Gwinny is delighted to be at Hayburn Stead for her best friend Tina’s wedding to a handsome Italian business magnate. However, before they get the chance to declare ’till death do us part’, the husband-to-be is found dead in the library and Tina is accused of his murder.

Convinced of her friend’s innocence, Gwinny must uncover the real killer from a pool of larger-than-life suspects, while also suddenly finding herself looking after Tina’s expensive and demanding saluki dogs… 🐾

Why I’m including this: A fresh take on the cozy mystery with a broke retired actress as sleuth, a wedding-turned-murder-scene, and high-maintenance dogs adding comic relief. The “larger-than-life suspects” promise classic whodunit fun, and at this price, it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys animal cozies with a theatrical flair.

Author: Simone de Beauvoir
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Historical Coming-of-Age Literary Fiction

A novel of an intense and vivid girlhood friendship from the award-winning French feminist and existentialist, unpublished in her lifetime.

Finalist for the French-American Florence Gould Translation Prize
Introduction by Margaret Atwood ✨

From the moment Sylvie and Andrée meet in their Parisian day school, they see in each other an accomplice with whom to confront the mysteries of girlhood. For the next ten years, the two are the closest of friends and confidantes as they explore life in a post-World War One France, and as Andrée becomes increasingly reckless and rebellious, edging closer to peril.

Sylvie, insightful and observant, sees a France of clashing ideals and religious hypocrisy—and at an early age is determined to form her own opinions. Andrée, a tempestuous dreamer, is inclined to melodrama and romance. Despite their different natures they rely on each other to safeguard their secrets while entering adulthood in a world that did not pay much attention to the wills and desires of young women.

Deemed too intimate to publish during Simone de Beauvoir’s life, Inseparable offers fresh insight into the groundbreaking feminist’s own coming-of-age; her transformative, tragic friendship with her childhood friend Zaza Lacoin; and how her youthful relationships shaped her philosophy. Sandra Smith’s vibrant translation of the novel will be long cherished by de Beauvoir devotees and first-time readers alike.

Why I’m including this: This is a rare autobiographical novel from one of the 20th century’s most influential feminist philosophers—a deeply personal work she kept hidden during her lifetime. The intimate portrait of female friendship and intellectual awakening in 1920s Paris, combined with Margaret Atwood’s introduction and the remarkably low price, makes this essential reading for anyone interested in feminism, friendship, or literary history.

Author: Linda Lael Miller
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Contemporary Western Fiction

Old flames reunite when an explosive revolution interrupts a wedding in this suspenseful classic romance by a #1 New York Times–bestselling author.

On the eve of her wedding to the Crown Prince of Cabriz, Kristin Meyers is having more than pre-wedding jitters—her childhood friend Jascha has become a cold, distant stranger. And when his palace comes under attack from angry rebels, Kristin is caught in the crossfire.

Then Zach Harmon arrives and everything changes. The ex-secret service agent and Kristin had been lovers—until circumstances tore them apart. Now Zach might be able to get her out of Cabriz alive, but who will save her heart from being broken by Zach one more time? ✨

What makes this special: Linda Lael Miller blends political suspense with second-chance romance in an exotic setting. The palace-under-siege scenario raises the stakes beyond typical romance conflicts, and the love triangle (prince vs. ex-lover) adds delicious tension. A steal at under $2 from a bestselling romance author.

Author: Juliet Nicolson
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As the euphoria of Armistice Day in 1918 quickly subsided, there was no denying the carnage that the Great War had left in its wake. Grief and shock overwhelmed the psyche of the British people—but from their despair, new life would slowly emerge.

For veterans with faces demolished in the trenches, surgeon Harold Gillies brings hope with his miraculous skin-grafting procedure. Women win the vote, skirt hems leap, and Brits forget their troubles at packed dance halls. And two years later, the remains of a nameless combatant would be laid to rest in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Westminster Abbey, as “The Great Silence,” observed in memory of the countless dead, halted citizens in silent reverence.

This history of two transformative years in the life of a nation features countless characters, from an aging butler to a pair of newlyweds, from the Prince of Wales to T. E. Lawrence, the real-life Lawrence of Arabia. The Great Silence depicts a nation fighting the forces that threaten to tear it apart and discovering the common bonds that hold it together.

“A pearl of anecdotal history, The Great Silence is a satisfying companion to major studies of World War I and its aftermath . . . as Nicolson proceeds through the familiar stages of grief—denial, anger and acceptance—she gives you a deeper understanding of not only this brief period, but also how war’s sacrifices don’t end after the fighting stops.” —The Seattle Times

Why I’m including this: This intimate portrait of Britain’s collective trauma and transformation (1918-1920) combines sweeping social history with deeply personal stories. Nicolson captures everything from pioneering plastic surgery to the birth of the Jazz Age, showing how a nation rebuilt itself emotionally and culturally. Extraordinarily timely and absurdly underpriced.