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Author: Melanie Shawn
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Contemporary Romance
Stand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA–and plenty of heat and heart along the way! 💕
Cooper Briggs
The minute I saw her in that heart-stopping red dress, I knew I’d do whatever it took to make her mine – even if it meant anonymously bidding on myself in the bachelor auction and then pulling strings to make sure that “she” won me. 🔥
Unfortunately, she didn’t seem to want anything to do with me after the auction, winning bid or not. Still, I’m looking at that as a minor setback. I didn’t settle for defeat when I was in the NFL, and I don’t plan on starting now. Not when the stakes are this high. 🏈
Dr. Vanessa Cupid
I’ve built a life and career by helping other people drop the walls they’ve built around their hearts and create true intimacy. The one thing I’ve never tried, though, is taking my own advice. I can’t risk letting anyone get too close. 💔
That’s never been a problem until now. But the minute Cooper Briggs kissed the back of my hand, I knew I was in trouble. He’s the first person I’ve ever met that might be able to threaten my carefully-guarded heart. 😍
For Coop and Vanessa, will one Steamy Weekend be enough to change everything? ✨
Why you’ll love this: Shawn delivers delicious irony with Dr. Vanessa Cupid (yes, really) who helps others find intimacy but guards her own heart like Fort Knox. Cooper secretly rigging a bachelor auction to win her is peak romance hero determination, and his NFL background explains his competitive “I don’t accept defeat” mindset. The therapist falling for someone who threatens her emotional walls creates perfect internal conflict. Standalone with HEA means you get complete satisfaction without cliffhangers. Perfect for fans of Helen Hoang or anyone who loves steamy contemporary romance where the hero’s grand gestures meet the heroine’s emotional barriers head-on. 🎯
Author: Misha Bell
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Laugh-Out-Loud Workplace Romantic Comedy
My new assignment at work: test out toys. Yup, that kind. 😳
Well, technically, it’s to test the app that controls the toys remotely. 📱
One problem? The showgirl who’s supposed to test the hardware (as in, the actual toys) joins a nunnery. 😇
Another problem? This project is important to my Russian boss, the broody, mouthwateringly sexy Vlad, a.k.a. The Impaler. 🔥
There’s only one solution: test both the software and the hardware myself… with his help. 💻
NOTE: This is a standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedy featuring a quirky, nerdy heroine, her hot, mysterious Russian boss, and two guinea pigs who may or may not be into scissoring each other. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run far, far away. Otherwise, buckle in for a snort-water-up-the-nose-funny, feel-good ride. 😂
One Testimonial: “Uplifting and lighthearted with sassy dialogue and delicious wit, this modern-day comedy will have you rolling around on the floor laughing. My top-of-the-list romcom for 2020!” – Charmaine Pauls, USA Today bestselling author 🌟
Bottom line: Bell takes a premise that could easily veer into cringe territory and makes it genuinely funny through quirky details (the showgirl joining a nunnery!) and slow-burn tension. The boss nicknamed “The Impaler” testing adult toys with his nerdy employee is comedy gold, and the guinea pig subplot promises absurdist humor. The USA Today bestseller testimonial and “snort-water-up-the-nose” promise signal laugh-out-loud delivery. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren’s romcoms or readers who loved “The Hating Game” but want more steam and workplace shenanigans. The raunchy warning means this isn’t toned down—it’s unapologetically adult and hilarious. 🎉
Author: Maggie Benton
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Cozy Mysteries
Libraries are wonderful places… That can get you booked. 📚
Autumn is arriving in Oliver’s Crossroads, high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and with it, cooler weather, colorful fall leaves, and the annual Fall Festival. 🍂
Helen Bennett, director of the local public library, is happily breaking out her favorite cardigans and getting into the spirit of the season. The birding society is hosting its first ever Owl Prowl, so that festival goers can walk out into the woods after dark in the hopes of hearing the owls calling to one another. 🦉
Even more exciting, the library has been given a very valuable gift by a wealthy local family—a first edition copy of Henry M. Burberry’s Birds of the Americas. 📖
The book is worth millions, and Helen is thrilled to add such a treasure to the collection . . . but when it goes missing and a staff member is found murdered, she and the other birders will have another mystery to solve. 🔍
What makes this charming: Benton creates cozy perfection with Blue Ridge Mountains autumn setting, a librarian protagonist in cardigans, and a mystery centered around a million-dollar rare book about birds. The Owl Prowl adds atmospheric nighttime intrigue, and the birding society involvement gives Helen built-in amateur detective colleagues. The pun-tastic title and “booked for murder” tagline promise wordplay alongside whodunit. Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams or Jenn McKinlay—readers who want their mysteries wrapped in fall festivals, small-town charm, and book-loving communities where librarians solve crimes between Dewey Decimal duties. 🍁
Author: Kinsley Adams
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Fated Mates Vampire Romance
The Legend. The Immortal. My … Soulmate? 🧛
Yesterday, I was a wannabe journalist chasing an exposé on illegal vampire blood farms, until a blood-drunk monster dragged me into an alleyway and left me for dead. 😱
Except, fate had other plans. And now, I’m the newest member of the undead country club—fangs, coffin, and all. ⚰️
Who might you ask is the man responsible for saving me? Dracula. 🦇
Yes, the centuries-old, charismatic, and absurdly handsome Dracula. He’s not just a vampire, he’s the vampire—a legend wrapped in an enigma with a seductive smile and hypnotic eyes that are impossible to ignore. Especially when he claims I’m his soulmate. 💕
And if that isn’t enough, I still have to track down the fanged fiend responsible for “murdering” me in the first place, all while resisting an unquenchable thirst for blood and the pull of my mate’s irresistible charms. 🔥
Romance was never part of my life plans, but try telling that to destiny. Turns out Dracula may be my Mr. Right after all. I just need to stay alive—well, undead—long enough to sink my teeth into our forever. 😍
Why this bites (in a good way): Adams goes straight to the source—not some random vampire, but THE Dracula claiming the journalist heroine as his soulmate. The investigative reporter background gives the heroine agency beyond just swooning over the legendary vampire, and still hunting her actual killer while learning to be undead provides plot beyond just romance. The “undead country club” humor and “sink my teeth into our forever” puns promise this doesn’t take itself too seriously. Perfect for fans of Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark or readers who want their vampire romance with fated mates intensity, murder mystery stakes, and a heroine who didn’t plan on immortality but is making it work. 🌙
Author: Nancy McGovern
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Culinary Cozy Mystery With A Delicious Recipe
Nora Newberry is doing her best to move forward since her best friend, Raquel Madden, was murdered and their dream of opening a diner together was shattered. 💔 While things will never be the same, she knows Raquel would want her to be happy, and this helps guide her toward a future she wishes they could have shared. A future where The Madness Diner will be open for business…and thriving! 🍽️
Until that happens, however, she has been keeping her culinary skills sharp by catering events around her hometown of Milburn, Wyoming. Events like the book signing at the library. The book signing that leaves a famous author dead…and a long list of suspects with reasons for wanting her that way! 📚
Find out what happens in Death In The Library, Book 3 in Nancy McGovern’s popular culinary cozy mystery series, “A Murder In Milburn”! 🔍
What pulled me in: McGovern layers emotional depth beneath the cozy formula—Nora’s still grieving her murdered best friend while trying to honor their shared diner dream through catering. The library book signing turned murder scene is classic cozy territory, but the “long list of suspects” for the famous author victim promises satisfying whodunit complexity. The included recipe adds culinary cozy appeal for readers who want their mysteries with literal food for thought. Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke or Diane Mott Davidson—readers who love small-town Wyoming settings, amateur sleuths healing through cooking, and mysteries where everyone had motive to kill the victim. 🥧
Author: G. Samuel
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Classic Literature Retellings
“It is a truth universally acknowledged…” 💍 — and yet, few stories have ever captured that truth as beautifully as Pride and Prejudice.
This Condensed Retelling brings Jane Austen’s timeless romance to modern readers in a shorter, more accessible form — without losing the wit, charm, and emotional depth of the original. 📖
Follow Elizabeth Bennet, sharp-tongued and independent, as she navigates love, class, and misunderstanding in Regency England. Meet the proud Mr. Darcy, whose reserve conceals a heart capable of profound devotion. Their journey — from prejudice to respect, from misunderstanding to love — remains one of literature’s most enduring tales. ✨
Perfect for busy readers, students, and fans of classic fiction, this elegant adaptation preserves Austen’s voice while offering a fresh, fluid reading experience. 🎩
Whether this is your first visit to Longbourn or a return to Pemberley, Pride and Prejudice – A Condensed Retelling will remind you why true love, once humbled, never goes out of style. 💕
Here’s why this matters: Samuel tackles the intimidation factor that keeps many readers from classic literature—Pride and Prejudice’s brilliance packed into shorter, more accessible format without sacrificing Austen’s wit. Perfect for students needing the story before tackling the original, busy readers wanting classic literature without 400-page commitment, or Austen fans wanting a quick revisit to Pemberley. The emphasis on preserving Austen’s voice suggests this isn’t a dumbed-down SparkNotes version but a respectful condensation. Free makes this a no-risk introduction to one of literature’s greatest romances—whether discovering Elizabeth and Darcy for the first time or falling in love with them again. 👗
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Historical Thriller
A thrilling historical novel of an assassination plot, conspiracy and divided loyalties in seventeenth century England. 👑
London 1678.
Charles II is likely to die without a legitimate heir. His Catholic brother, James, is next in line to the throne. Across the country, fear of a return to Catholicism and its cruel persecution runs rife. 😱
Fueling the hysteria are rumours of a Catholic plot to assassinate the king. Orchestrated by Titus Oates, its validity seems confirmed when prominent magistrate, Sir Edmund Godfrey is brutally murdered and his body thrown into a ditch. 💀
Nathaniel Thompson, close ally to the king, is certain Oates’ claims are a hoax. He is determined to expose Oates as the traitor he truly is. 🔍
But Nat’s convictions put him directly in sight of the conspirators. Those who will stop at nothing to spread fear and unrest. ⚡
Nat’s loyalty is tested — to his King, country and even his wife. 💔
Can he find allies willing to prove his case without losing his livelihood, his marriage . . . even his life? 🗡️
What makes this gripping: Braithwaite tackles the actual Popish Plot of 1678—one of history’s most successful conspiracy theories that led to wrongful executions and near civil war. Titus Oates was a real historical villain whose fabricated Catholic assassination plot caused mass hysteria, and Sir Edmund Godfrey’s unsolved murder remains mysterious centuries later. Nathaniel Thompson being convinced it’s a hoax puts him against both conspirators and public opinion—speaking truth when everyone believes lies is terrifyingly relevant. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom or Hilary Mantel—readers who love historical thrillers grounded in real events where protagonists navigate religious persecution, political conspiracy, and the cost of standing against mass delusion. At $1.99, this is exceptional historical fiction value. 📜
Author: Lynne Graham
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Billionaires & Millionaires Romance
An orphan draws together a spoiled playboy and an independent woman in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. 👶
Women fall over themselves to say yes to anything Angelo van Zaal wants—so he’s shocked when proud redhead Flora Bennett says no to his plans! 🔥
Flora is determined to adopt her baby niece, despite Angelo’s assumption that he will have guardianship. And, though he’s annoyed with himself for wanting her, Flora annoys Angelo even more for avoiding the shimmer of sexual attraction between them. 😍 There must be a way to make Flora obey all his wishes, and there is—but it involves an unexpected pregnancy and three more babies. . . . 👶👶👶
Why this delivers: Graham (USA Today bestseller) takes the guardianship battle trope and raises the stakes—Flora and Angelo fighting over her baby niece creates instant conflict, but the “shimmer of sexual attraction” they’re both fighting promises explosive chemistry. The “three more babies” tease suggests this escalates delightfully beyond simple adoption drama into full-blown family chaos. Perfect for fans of Maya Blake or Melanie Milburne—readers who love Harlequin Presents billionaires who meet women who actually say NO, independent heroines who won’t be commanded, and surprise pregnancies that turn everything upside down. At $2.99 (from $8.99), this delivers classic billionaire romance drama. 💕
Author: Eliza Mabelle
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New Age Divination with Crystals
An indispensable resource on crystals that helps the earth-based spiritual practice of witchcraft forge a new connection to the natural world. 🔮
Crystals have the power to affect the energy in and around a person or situation. Crystals for Witches will teach both beginners and seasoned witches how to use that power and make crystal magic a guiding force in your practice. ✨ This crystals book takes you through the process of selecting and incorporating the right crystals for your spells and rituals by helping you:
Identify crystals and healing stones—Learn how to identify more than 130 crystals, with comprehensive profiles of 30 powerful stones. 💎 Understand the spirits within—Discover how and why stone spirits are used in witchcraft and how to welcome them into your life. 🌙 Harness their power—Learn how to choose, cleanse, and activate crystals for altars, grids, meditations, spellwork, and beyond. ⚡
Enhance your spells and rituals, and uncover new ones, using the guidance in Crystals for Witches. 🧙♀️
What makes this essential: Mabelle bridges practical crystal identification (130+ crystals, 30 detailed profiles) with witchcraft-specific applications—not just “amethyst is calming” but how to actually incorporate stone spirits into altar work and spellcasting. The emphasis on “stone spirits” suggests animistic approach rather than just energy work, giving witchcraft practitioners framework beyond general New Age crystal use. Covering selection, cleansing, and activation means complete guidance from acquisition to application. Perfect for practicing witches wanting to deepen crystal work, beginners building their magical toolkit, or anyone interested in earth-based spirituality grounded in natural materials. At $2.99 (from $17.99), this is exceptional value for comprehensive crystal magic reference. 🌿
Author: Janet Pope
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Christian Spiritual Growth
Want help memorizing Scripture amid the busyness of life? 📖
His Word in My Heart is a classic on how to best memorize Scripture. Rather than memorizing random scattered verses with fragmented truth, try memorizing sequential verses in their contexts, achieving a more accurate and complete picture of God. ✨
Speaking from practical experience, Janet Pope shares how her life was changed by the process of thinking and meditating on specific truths learned by memorizing Scripture. In His Word in My Heart, Janet reveals how she trained herself to incorporate Scripture memorization into her daily routines. 🙏
In this updated classic, Janet Pope will share practical tips and strategies—including how to harness technology—to enable you to start memorizing the living Word today. 📱
This book is a must-read for those who hunger for God and want to discipline their minds and trade their thoughts for His. 💕
Why this matters: Pope tackles Scripture memorization’s biggest obstacle—fragmentation—by advocating for sequential verses in context rather than scattered verse collections. The “updated classic” tag with technology integration means time-tested methods adapted for modern life (apps, digital tools). Speaking from personal transformation rather than just theory gives this authenticity, and practical daily routine integration addresses the “amid busyness” challenge most Christians face. Perfect for believers wanting deeper Bible engagement beyond Sunday services, those struggling to make Scripture memorization stick, or anyone seeking spiritual disciplines that actually fit real life. At $3.99 (from $11.99), this classic spiritual growth guide is accessible. 🌟
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