Author: Grace Greene

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Women’s Christian Romance Fiction

On the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, in the small town of Emerald Isle… ️ Juli Cooke, hard-working and getting nowhere fast, marries a dying man, Ben Bradshaw, for a financial settlement, not expecting he will set her on a journey of hope and love. ➡️ The journey brings her to Luke Winters, a local art dealer, but Luke resents the woman who married his sick friend and warns her not to hurt Ben—and he’s watching to make sure she doesn’t.

Until Ben dies and the stakes change. ⚰️

Framed by the timelessness of the Atlantic Ocean and the brilliant blue of the beach sky ☀️, Juli struggles against her past, the opposition of Ben’s and Luke’s families, and even the living reminder of her marriage—to build a future with hope and perhaps to find the love of her life—if she can survive the danger from her past.

What makes this compelling: Greene tackles the uncomfortable premise—marrying for money—and transforms it into genuine redemption story set against gorgeous North Carolina coast backdrop. Juli’s marriage of convenience to dying Ben creates impossible emotional complications when she falls for his protective best friend Luke, who understandably questions her motives. The beach setting provides both beauty and timelessness while Juli confronts her past demons and the families who see her as opportunist. Perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks or Debbie Macomber—readers who want their Christian romance with moral complexity, coastal atmosphere, and heroines who must prove themselves worthy of love and forgiveness. The “danger from her past” adds suspense beyond just romantic obstacles.

Author: Dionne Lister

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Fun Witch Cozy Mystery

All it takes is one morning for Sydney Photographer Lily Bianchi’s life to go off the rails and over a cliff. ➡️ A well-dressed English woman turns up at her door, swearing she’s a witch. If that’s not crazy enough, she explains Lily’s brother, James, has been kidnapped and the Paranormal Investigation Bureau needs Lily’s help finding him. And the craziest part? The Englishwoman tells Lily she’s a witch too. ‍♀️✨

Before she can say, “Where’s my coffee?” she’s on a plane bound for Westerham, England. ☕➡️✈️

Unfortunately, England’s not as welcoming as she hoped–she’s barely arrived before she gets set up, arrested, and almost shot. Things can only get better from here, right? Yeah, right…

Fall in love with squirrel-loving Lily as she helps the PIB investigate witch crime in England. ️

Why this charms: Lister drops Australian photographer Lily into instant chaos—learning she’s a witch, her brother’s kidnapped, and she’s on a plane to England before processing any of it. The “squirrel-loving” detail promises quirky personality beyond just magical powers, and getting set up, arrested, and nearly shot immediately upon arrival in England shows this won’t be gentle cozy mystery. The Paranormal Investigation Bureau adds official supernatural crime-solving structure. Perfect for fans of Addie Thorley or anyone who loved “Charmed” but wants it Australian, British, and book-form. The fish-out-of-water elements (Sydney photographer in English witch world) create natural comedy alongside mystery. Free makes this easy series starter. ➡️✨

Author: Ava Hunter

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Small Town Grumpy Sunshine Romance

Keeping my heart guarded all my life has never been an issue. Until he saves me in a bar fight.

Charlie Montgomery is one grumpy rancher. Calloused hands , stubborn heart , the definition of a true cowboy.

He dislikes me from the second we meet. Warns me away from his tiny town of Resurrection, Montana. ️ Well, what he doesn’t know is I’m armed with a bucket list and a secret. There’s no way I’m leaving. I’ll just keep my distance.

Only in a small town that distance doesn’t last for long. Because I owe him a favor: Work for him for three months and help him save his home. Runaway Ranch.

But our close confines mean I see what’s under all that strong. I see the real Charlie Montgomery. The man behind the rugged rancher who yells. Beneath his dark beard hides a rare smile. Beneath his mile-wide chest beats a tender heart. One that slowly starts to beat for me.

And instead of running back onto that open road, I run towards Charlie instead. ‍♀️➡️

But a hidden danger is lurking. Someone who doesn’t want Charlie to save his ranch. Someone who is out to get us both. And I could lose more than my heart this summer—I could lose my life… ☠️

What makes this sizzle: Hunter delivers classic grumpy-sunshine with Montana ranch setting—Charlie warning heroine away creates instant challenge she can’t resist. The bucket list and secret suggest she’s not just passing through randomly, and owing him three months of labor forces proximity that breaks down his walls. The progression from “mile-wide chest” to “tender heart” promises satisfying emotional arc where grumpy rancher softens. Adding danger beyond just emotional vulnerability (someone sabotaging the ranch) raises stakes to life-or-death. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver or Linda Lael Miller—readers who want their cowboys authentically grumpy, their heroines with mysterious pasts, and their small-town Montana romance with actual threats. Resurrection, Montana is A+ town name.

Author: Deborah Garland

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Hot Forced Proximity Second Chance Romance

He’s a sexy rich surgeon who wants me to pretend I’m his wife for a weekend. ‍⚕️ The twist? I AM his wife…

That’s my husband, Dr. Sebastian (Break My) Hart. Celebrity surgeon who forgot he had a wife. ‍♀️ So I left him.

Then his sister asked me to be her maid of honor. Which meant he never told his family we split up.

Seriously?

Now they’re all coming into town for the wedding. And I have to pretend we’re still together. By sleeping in a hotel bed with him. ️

I can do this. I can resist him. Until we get behind closed doors.

He’s good at removing my defenses and my panties. Not to mention leaving me a sore aching mess when he’s done with me. ‍

It’s just forty-eight hours. ⏰ And I missed him. Missed the man I fell in love with. ❤️ The man who took my virginity in medical school ten years ago.

When I try to leave this time, will he prove I’m more important than fame? ➡️❓

Why this delivers: Garland nails the fake relationship trope with a twist—pretending to still be married when you’re actually separated but never divorced. Sebastian’s celebrity surgeon status explains why he chose fame over marriage, and his sister unwittingly forcing them together (she doesn’t know about the split!) creates perfect forced proximity. The “Break My Hart” parenthetical is chef’s kiss , and the heroine being his first (virginity in medical school ten years ago) adds emotional weight beyond just physical chemistry. The 48-hour timeline creates urgency, and “leaving me a sore aching mess” promises explicit steam. Perfect for fans of Penelope Ward or Vi Keeland—readers who want their billionaire romance with actual history, second chances that require groveling, and hotel room scenes that deliver.

Author: Grace Greene

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Small Town & Rural Fiction

Kara Hart was scarred by loss―first the loss of her mother and now her husband. ⚰️ She feels broken, with no will to move forward, until her father does the unexpected: he moves to the Virginia countryside to restore an old Victorian mansion. ️➡️️ Kara decides to go with him, telling herself that it will only be temporary. ⏰

The huge house is neglected and derelict, but Kara discovers its breathtaking field of wildflowers and is stunned by their beauty. The house, the grounds, and the quirky neighbors―including a handsome one ―are almost as fascinating as her father’s suddenly willingness to discuss her mother and his own secret past.

Kara is finding her new normal when tragedy strikes again , forcing her to make difficult choices. Will she go back to her old life and risk losing all she has gained? Or will she face her fears and give herself the opportunity to grow?

What makes this bloom: Greene creates healing journey wrapped in Virginia countryside restoration project—Kara’s double grief (mother, husband) makes her emotionally fragile, and the derelict Victorian mansion becomes metaphor for her own need for restoration. The wildflower field providing unexpected beauty amid neglect is perfectly symbolic. The father finally opening up about his secret past adds mystery alongside healing, and “tragedy strikes again” promises this won’t be gentle recovery story. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah or Karen White—readers who want their women’s fiction with gorgeous Southern settings, literal and metaphorical restoration, and heroines choosing growth over safety. The handsome quirky neighbor provides romantic possibility without rushing damaged heroine into new relationship.

Author: Katie Reus

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Grumpy-Sunshine Romance

Tis the season for a grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of murder and mayhem!

She hates Christmas and everything that goes with it… ❌

Explosives expert Elliana hates Christmas—and the only good thing about this holiday season is that her gorgeous neighbor seems allergic to shirts and clothes in general. ❌ She knows because she’s been watching him for months with her drone. She’s never stalked anyone before, but he not only doesn’t seem to mind, he puts on nightly strip shows just for her. When she finally works up the courage to talk to him, she stumbles right into a murder—that he’s committed.

But this holiday is one she’ll never forget… ✨

According to Theo, the whole murder thing is no big deal—the dead guy needed killing. ‍♂️ And while her hot neighbor wants her, protecting her is his main priority. So when she’s targeted, this cinnamon roll hitman kidnaps her for her own good. With a deadly threat hunting them and a hot hitman who keeps handcuffing her to him “for her own protection” , Elliana is starting to reconsider her grinchy stance on the holidays. And when everything finally comes to a head, the results are bound to be…explosive.

Bottom line: Reus delivers holiday romance with actual body count—Elliana stalking her hot neighbor with a drone (he’s putting on shows for her!) is comedy gold before she walks in on him mid-murder. Theo being “cinnamon roll hitman” who kidnaps her “for her own protection” is perfect protective hero justification, and the handcuffing detail promises forced proximity with benefits. Elliana being explosives expert means she can literally blow things up when needed. Perfect for fans of Jana Aston or anyone who wants their Christmas romance with professional killers, drone surveillance meet-cutes, and heroines who hate the holidays until the right hitman changes their mind. The pun-tastic title delivers on its promise.

Author: Jacqueline Faber

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Psychological Thrillers

Some secrets we keep even from ourselves

Philosophy professor Neil Weber can’t think of one good reason to get up in the morning. ️ His wife has left him , his academic research has sputtered ❌, and the prospect of tenure is more remote than ever.

Until Lucia Vanotti disappears.

A college student at Neil’s Southern university, Lucia has a secret of her own—one that haunts her relationships and leads to reckless, destructive behavior. ️ When Neil is drawn into the mystery of her disappearance, he finds new energy, purpose, and relevance. ✨ But at what cost? ❓ Each clue pulls him deeper into Lucia’s dark past, but also into the hidden lives of his closest friends and colleagues. ️

What has driven Lucia to risk everything? And why does Neil, a professor who hardly knew her, care so deeply about finding her? From campus classrooms to sex dens to backwoods hideaways , The Department reveals the world through the dual perspectives of Lucia and Neil as they descend into obsession ‍, delusion , and the dangerous terrain of memory —uncovering the traumas that drive them to behave in ways they never could have predicted or imagined.

Perfect for fans of Jessica Knoll, Ruth Ware, and Gillian Flynn ✨

What makes this gripping: Faber creates dual descents into darkness—depressed philosophy professor finding dangerous purpose in student’s disappearance, and the missing student whose secret drives self-destructive behavior. The “sex dens to backwoods hideaways” progression promises increasingly dark revelations, and Neil’s obsession raising questions about why he cares so much adds psychological complexity beyond just mystery. The dual perspective structure (Lucia and Neil) means we see both victim’s trauma and professor’s fixation. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn’s twisted psychologies or Ruth Ware’s academic thrillers—readers who want their mysteries exploring obsession, memory’s unreliability, and how trauma drives inexplicable behavior. At $0.99, this is exceptional value for psychological thriller that promises to unsettle.

Author: Mike Pace

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Assassination Thrillers

What would you pay for a short re-wind? ⏪

Tom Booker is a new attorney at a powerful Washington law firm. ⚖️ Texting while driving across Memorial Bridge , he loses control and crashes into an oncoming minivan carrying his own daughter and three of her friends. The minivan tips up on two wheels, about to flip over into the Potomac. ⚠️ Time freezes, he’s alone on the bridge. ⏸️ A young couple approaches and offers him a re-wind. The crash would be averted, the children saved. ✅ All he must do is kill someone every two weeks—anyone—for a soul exchange. ⏰ A moment later, Tom is back in his spinning car, but averts the deadly crash. ✨ He laughs about the hallucination, attributing it to bumping his head on the steering wheel when his car came to an abrupt stop. But his encounter wasn’t a hallucination. Two weeks later, the minivan driver is brutally murdered. Tom receives a text: one down, four to go. He has never shot, much less owned, a gun in his life ❌, but now he must turn himself into a serial killer or his daughter and her friends will die. ⚰️

Why this hooks: Pace creates nightmare premise with brilliant moral trap—Tom’s texting-while-driving mistake creates the accident, making him culpable, then supernatural deal offers salvation at horrific cost. The time-freeze, mysterious couple, and soul exchange create Deal with the Devil scenario, but the “one down, four to go” text proves it wasn’t hallucination. Tom must become serial killer (killing strangers) to save his daughter and her friends from his own mistake. Perfect for fans of Stephen King’s moral horror or Dean Koontz’s supernatural thrillers—readers who love impossible choices, ordinary people forced into evil acts, and Washington D.C. settings where power lawyer must become murderer. At $0.99, this delivers high-concept thriller at bargain price. ⏪

Author: Maegan Brown

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Appetizer Cooking

WOW your family and friends with miniature versions of all their favorite foods! These 75 appetizers are easy to shop for and prepare, for effortless, kid-friendly entertaining. ‍‍‍

In Brilliant Bites, Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama) ‍—the best-selling author of Beautiful Boards—has created and curated visually exciting and deliciously enticing finger foods ️ for parties and special occasions , breakfast and brunch , everyday snacks and meals , dessert , and her specialty—holiday-themed bites.

Designed to be simple from start to finish, these perfectly portioned apps contain minimal, easy-to-find ingredients , can be enjoyed in one or two bites , and require no plates or utensils —so shopping, eating, and cleanup are a cinch. ✨ You’ll have time to relax and enjoy the little things…and bites.

Whatever the occasion, these munchies will have everyone oohing and aahing and begging for more. After all, who can resist cute food? Offering a perfect mix of classic comfort foods and clever concoctions, you’ll be coming back to this essential entertaining reference again and again.

With a stunning photo for each recipe , the bites include:

Pancake Taco Bites Cinnamon Sugar Cruffin Bites ✨ Jack-o’-Lantern Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites Mummy Meatballs ‍♂️ Monster Cookie Balls Pumpkin Pie Bites Thanksgiving Cracker Bites Ramen Bites Deep Dish Pizza Bites Salted Caramel Molten Chocolate Cake Bites And much more! ✨

Here’s the deal:

Brown (The BakerMama, Beautiful Boards author) specializes in Instagram-worthy food that’s actually achievable—these 75 bite-sized appetizers deliver visual impact without culinary school skills. The genius is in the concept: miniaturizing favorite foods (Deep Dish Pizza Bites! Pancake Taco Bites!) makes them party-appropriate, and one-or-two-bite sizing means no plates/utensils required for easy entertaining. The holiday-themed focus (Jack-o’-Lantern Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Mummy Meatballs, Thanksgiving Cracker Bites) solves the “what to make for the party” problem year-round. Perfect for parents hosting kid parties, anyone intimidated by entertaining, or home cooks wanting Insta-worthy results with minimal effort. At $4.99 (from $24.99) with photo for each recipe, this delivers serious value for adorable, achievable appetizers. ✨

Author: Kathryn Harkup

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Shakespearean Literature

A deep dive into the science behind the creative ways Shakespeare killed off his characters.

William Shakespeare found dozens of different ways to kill off his characters, and audiences today still enjoy the same reactions – shock , sadness , fear – that they did more than 400 years ago when these plays were first performed. But how realistic are these deaths, and did Shakespeare have the knowledge to back them up?

In the Bard’s day death was a part of everyday life. Plague , pestilence and public executions ⚔️ were a common occurrence, and the chances of seeing a dead or dying body on the way home from the theatre were high. It was also a time of important scientific progress. Shakespeare kept pace with anatomical and medical advances, and he included the latest scientific discoveries in his work, from blood circulation to treatments for syphilis. He certainly didn’t shy away from portraying the reality of death on stage, from the brutal to the mundane, and the spectacular to the silly.

Elizabethan London provides the backdrop for Death by Shakespeare, as Kathryn Harkup turns her discerning scientific eye ️ to the Bard and the varied and creative ways his characters die. Was death by snakebite as serene as Shakespeare makes out? Could lack of sleep have killed Lady Macbeth? Can you really murder someone by pouring poison in their ear? ☠️

What makes this fascinating: Harkup (who also wrote “A is for Arsenic” about Agatha Christie’s poisons) brings forensic science to Shakespeare’s most famous deaths, testing whether the Bard’s anatomical and medical knowledge was accurate. The questions she asks are brilliant—could Cleopatra’s asp really kill so peacefully? Did Hamlet’s father’s ghost have reason to complain about ear-poisoning? The Elizabethan context (plague, public executions as everyday occurrences) explains why Shakespeare had such intimate knowledge of death. Perfect for Shakespeare fans wanting new perspective, science nerds who love literature, or anyone fascinated by historical medicine and how playwrights researched their craft. At $3.99 (from $15.99), this delivers academic rigor with accessible writing about snakebites, stabbings, and broken hearts—literally.

Author: Abbi Jacobson

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Television Performer Biographies

From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a “poignant, funny, and beautifully unabashed” (Cheryl Strayed) New York Times bestselling essay collection about love , loss , work , comedy , and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew. ✨

When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone ️, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasn’t she going with friends? ❓ Wouldn’t it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! ️ You should bring mace! ️ And a common one… why? ‍♀️

But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude ‍♀️, and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles , she mulled over the big questions — What do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood?

Why this resonates: Jacobson (Broad City co-creator) takes solo cross-country road trip as framework for essays mixing profound questions with hilariously specific ones (the tucked-in shirts question is peak millennial anxiety ). Cheryl Strayed’s “beautifully unabashed” endorsement from the “Wild” author carries weight for memoir readers. The mix of vulnerability and comedy reflects Broad City’s tone—deep emotions alongside absurd observations. Perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling’s essays, Jenny Slate’s vulnerability, or anyone who’s taken a journey (literal or metaphorical) to figure out who they are post-breakup or career milestone. At $2.99 (from $5.99), this delivers laughs, drawings, and the kind of honest self-examination that makes you feel less alone in your own confusion.

Author: Svabhu Kohli

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Indian Literature

Traditional Indian lore through the eyes of two artists. “Their collaboration is nothing short of phenomenal. The illustrations take you into another world.” —Medium ✨

A shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat. A generous goddess and a powerful demon. A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead.

This collection of sixteen traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of Indian folklore. ✨ Transcribed by Indian and English folklorists in the nineteenth century, these stories brim with wit and magic . Fans of fairy tales will encounter familiar favorites—epic quests ️ and talking animals —alongside delightful surprises—an irreverent sense of humor and an array of bold, inspiring heroines.

Each tale in this ebook comes alive alongside exquisite artwork by a pair of contemporary Indian artists.

What makes this special: Kohli curates sixteen folktales from three distinct Indian regions (Bengal, Punjab, Tamil Nadu), preserving 19th-century transcriptions while adding contemporary artwork. The “irreverent sense of humor” and “bold, inspiring heroines” distinguish these from Western fairy tales’ passive princesses. Shape-shifting tigers, pretentious rats, and princes returning from the dead promise imaginative stories beyond typical folklore collections. Perfect for fairy tale enthusiasts wanting diverse cultural perspectives, parents seeking non-Western stories for children, or anyone fascinated by how different cultures encode wisdom in folklore. At $2.99 (from $19.99) with exquisite illustrations, this delivers cultural richness and visual beauty at exceptional value. ✨