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Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) On a cold night in 1692, two young girls are caught up in the divining games of a slave woman—and then begin to act very strangely when the game goes wrong. Six months later, as news of the girls’ strange behavior becomes known, fear and suspicion overwhelm a nearby farming community, pitting neighbors against neighbors and turning friends into enemies. When Rebecca Ea...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Ahh—here I am—on my dream backpacking trip overlanding from Russia—through Eastern Europe—to Istanbul with my travel partner, Khadejah. Bring on the sunny days of exotic sightseeing, tasty new food, interesting people, and places I can get lost in to soothe my tattered heart. But … It rains most days. Don’t even get me started on the food. The locals are low on smiles....

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Callum Walker triumphed over the darkest of evils but, in doing so, the veil separating humankind from the magical realm was damaged. To protect humanity, Callum patrols the border to prevent malicious vagrants from wreaking havoc. Realizing his self-assigned task is impossible and, after failing to garner support from his elven allies, Callum sets out to repair the fr...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) The Winter War is over, but another battle has begun—the tug-of-war between the darkness and the purveyor of light. Theia, The Goddess of Light, steward of goodness and life, must square off against her counterpart, Omus, The Eternal Darkness, fomenter of corruption and death. Following the ravages of warfare, Esme, the elven queen, is desperate to maintain her hold on...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) A magical war is brewing. While humankind is blissfully unaware, two evil brothers, a sorcerer and a necromancer, are marshaling deadly supernatural forces and armies of mythical creatures in a bid to destroy one another. The triumphant warlord will be free to impose their dominion over Earth’s natural world and a coexisting magical realm concealed from human knowledge...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) When Things Collapse: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Survival, and Strength In 2014, while grocery shopping with her two young children, Emma Jean receives a life-altering phone call: her estranged ex-husband has become an active shooter. His subsequent incarceration causes her to confront the painful past she hoped she had long buried, forcing a reckoning with the way their...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Dive into “The Girl Who Changed The World,” where Lisa’s journey of self-discovery unravels the mysteries of life, guided by her enigmatic grandfather and the secrets he holds. Explore the balance of ancient wisdom and modern insights as Lisa navigates through the complexities of truth and reality, reshaping her understanding of herself and the world around her. In thi...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Are you navigating the stormy waters of divorce and wondering if life will ever feel joyful again? You’re not alone—and this book is here to help. The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs is a powerful collection of real stories from courageous women who turned their pain into purpose. Through heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery, these wome...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) In the six years since Allaigna left home, killed her betrothed, and joined the Brandishear Rangers, she has hidden her family name and her ability to sing music into magic. Confronted with the dire implications of her grandfather’s exploration into long-forbidden arcana, Allaigna must swallow her pride and summon her courage to return home with the ashes of her cousin...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Unbroken: Turning Pain and Purpose, My Story Life doesn’t follow a script. It’s messy, unpredictable, and often unfair. In Unbroken: Turning Pain Into Purpose, My Story, discover the deeply personal story of a man who faced relentless challenges—military combat, personal betrayal, devastating heartbreak, and the loss of his shooting star—and emerged stronger, wiser, an...

Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4bbRVRZ Synopsis (taken from Amazon) NEW YORK IS THE BACKDROP FOR A FAMILY CHRISTMAS FULL OF COMPLICATED MEMORIES AND NEW PERSPECTIVES The adventure continues… In his second novel—another collection of beautifully written and illustrated stories—Emil takes us through perilous, sometimes humorous, and always fascinating tales of a past and present that...

Get the book (affiliate link) Synopsis (taken from Amazon) “A gripping thriller that effortlessly combines high-stakes crime, political intrigue, and raw emotional depth.” – A Limitless Reader A sister kidnapped and presumed dead decades ago. A brother who never stopped looking for her. A mission that could cost them everything. Inspector William Fox and his girlfriend, Tracy Jordan are enjoying a...

Get your copy here  (affiliate link – thank you for the support). Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) A gay couple’s quest to adopt their foster kids in the early 2000s becomes a spiral of legal, political, and personal challenges. In his candid and emotional memoir, Lane Igoudin shows the human side of public adoption as he and his partner Jonathan seek to adopt their foster daughters from the Los Angel...

Get your copy here  (affiliate link – thanks for your support). Synopsis (taken from Amazon) “Fight me all you want. It will make your eventual submission all the sweeter.” Brynne Larimore is going back to her three-date rule. Her judgmental ex-boyfriend is history, and her steamy BDSM novel needs an injection of real-life experience. Club Dominus promises an education, if she can get past the icy...

Get your copy here  (affiliate link – thanks for your support). Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Profiteers are preying on displaced souls who seek freedom, sacrificing everything. Wanting to give their children hope and a future, but they wrongly trust on a roll of loaded dice. Teens are picked off and sold into slavery. Cartels offer the choice to strong, young men to move illegal drugs over the bor...

get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4gAC4yv Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Despite warnings from family and friends, Scona Tinay enrolls in Silencers Academy. To escape a life of poverty and hardship and ensure a stable future, Scona sets her sights on the Silencers, where the students earn a wage. She soon learns her fellow students are cutthroat and the training regimen brutal. As Scona...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) What makes a person a trusted friend or lover? How does it feel when you have that status? It takes years to earn and seconds to destroy. Dive into these selected short stories, exploring romance, friendship, and the rocky roads. Trust is a critical element of any successful relationship. Explore the bonds of trust and love. The journey determines the destination for t...

Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Shahrazad’s Gift is a collection of linked short stories set in contemporary Cairo—magical, absurd and humorous. The author focuses on the off-beat, little-known stories, far from CNN news: a Swedish belly dancer who taps into the Oriental fantasies of her clientele; a Japanese woman studying Arabic, driven mad by the noise and chaos of the city; a frustrated Egyptian...

Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) Two young families are on the brink of new beginnings. Brynn and Eric Branson, recently married, are overjoyed with their baby, Paul. Alison and Jared Jensen are equally excited to start their life together, with Alison eager to escape the influence of her overbearing father, Cecil. Both couples are filled with anticipation for their futures. However, life takes a dram...

Get your copy here  (affiliate link – thank you for your support) Synopsis (taken from Amazon) We all have two lives. We only get to experience living in the second after we realize we only have just one. Simon Yeats had his first real scare in life when he was attacked by a kangaroo when he was seven years old. His first brush with the cliff-face edge of death came when he was 12. His father drov...

by Joel McKay Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Tree planters on the run from parasitic insects. A physicist who has become the target of a murderous airline. Teenagers trapped in a museum with an eldritch horror. An escaped pit fighter thrust into a desperate stand at a sagging mountain fortress. And a luckless cowboy sailing across a sea of grass to the bloody resurrection of an elder god. Welcome to...

By   Kalee Boisvert   Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3zmCSXr Synopsis (taken from Amazon) What should Mabel do now that her piggybank is full to the brim? Buy lots of candy? Spend it all on that toy she’s been eyeing? Finally get that unicorn sprinkler that sprays water from its horn? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...

Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) Impenetrable walls. Ethnic division. A ruthless dictator. Escape. It’s all eighteen-year-old Marcos Sanchez can think about as he stares at the towering walls of Queenstown in the Federated Republic of America, the ruthless dictator Supreme Commander Martin’s stronghold. But with Marcos’s father controlling his life, freedom seems like an impossible dream. That is, unt...

By Kate Risse Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Inland is a harrowing account of separation and resilience as two families struggle to reunite after the Eastern Seaboard succumbs to catastrophic flooding. Trapped in the rapid floodwaters, Juliet and Martin search for a viable way back to Boston while their children face their own challenges for survival in the rising seas. This intense tale of enduranc...

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