Monthly Archives: May 2017

Kiss of Life – Brian L. Porter

May 27, 2017
Mystery
Every night, Alan Dexter has the same dream: being seduced by his former colleague Christina when suddenly, two of her perfectly white teeth turn into fangs and tear into his flesh. Dexter is always the skeptical journalist, but his feeling that Christina must be in danger only grows when he discovers she disappeared over two months ago in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains. What evil still lurks in the heart of Transylvania?

Gwendy’s Button Box – Stephen King & Richard Chizmar

May 26, 2017
Horror
The little town of Castle Rock, Maine has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told… until now. There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974 twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong (if time-rusted) iron bolts and zig-zag up the cliffside. At the top of the ...

Shelter My Heart – L.G. O’Connor

May 26, 2017
Romance
Devon, an ailing, young CEO-in-training due to inherit his dead father’s conglomerate saves the day for Jenny, an engaged young woman on her way home to see her family. To repay his kindness, she agrees to be his date for his family’s annual society gala and convince the board that he’s healthy and going to marry. Two weeks are all Devon needs, and two weeks are all Jenny can give—until the stakes rise, forcing Jenny to answer the question: How far is she willing to ...

The One That Got Away (and other short stories) – Margaret Lynette Sharp

May 26, 2017
Short Stories
A compilation of three scintillating short stories: ‘The One That Got Away’, ‘More Than a Mere Bagatelle’, and ‘Chance Encounter’, all written by Amazon best-selling and prolific Australian author, Margaret Lynette Sharp. Both ‘The One That Got Away’ and ‘More Than a Mere Bagatelle’ have taken awards at the Hurstville Festival of Community Arts Literary Competition (in 2014 and 2015, respectively). The third story, ‘Chance Encounter’, is a sweet, nostalgic romance, crafted specifically for this new volume. This title has been awarded 5 stars by ...

Flame in the Mist – Renée Ahdieh

May 25, 2017
Young Adult
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan where Mulan meets Throne of Glass. The daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has long known her place—she may be an accomplished alchemist, whose cunning rivals that of her brother Kenshin, but because she is not a boy, her future has always been out of her hands. At just seventeen years old, Mariko is promised to Minamoto Raiden, ...

Running From A Rock Star – Jami Albright

May 25, 2017
Romance
She’s a good-girl control freak. He’s a bad boy in need of a clean image. Will these opposites attract or self-destruct? Scarlett Kelly is the poster child for responsible living. Growing up as the daughter of the town floozy, she’s made it her mission to be the exact opposite of her mother. So when she wakes up naked and hung over in bed with a bad-boy rock star, she bolts immediately. There’s only one problem: Scarlett’s bedmate is her new husband. Gavin needs to repair ...

The Seasiders – A.J. Griffiths-Jones

May 25, 2017
Mystery
This seaside town holds more secrets than you could ever imagine. Grace & Dick Thomas are the proud owners of the Sandybank Guest House, a pristine & popular establishment set in a prime location overlooking the beach. Tourists come and go all year round, taking advantage of the beautiful setting and their host’s wonderful culinary skills. However, it is the permanent residents of this pretty coastal town who cause net curtains to flutter and tongues to wag, with their myriad of secrets and tales to ...

The Girl Who Knew Too Much – Amanda Quick

May 24, 2017
Mystery
When Hollywood moguls and stars want privacy, they head to an idyllic small town on the coast, where the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel caters to their every need. It’s where reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool… The dead woman had a red-hot secret about up-and-coming leading man Nick Tremayne, a scoop that Irene couldn’t resist—especially since she’s just a rookie at a third-rate gossip rag. But now Irene’s investigation into the drowning threatens to ...

The Joker – Georgia Rose

May 24, 2017
Romance
This is a short story, perfect with your morning coffee, afternoon tea or while enjoying your late night tipple. A tale of the morning after the night before, this story gives you a delicious glimpse into the background of a character who has proven to be a favourite for readers of the Grayson Trilogy. However, you do not need to have read that to enjoy this. For those who have read the Grayson Trilogy, a series of mysterious and romantic adventure stories, this will be ...

Dark Voyage – Helen Susan Swift

May 24, 2017
Horror
It’s 1914, and fear and paranoia rule the high seas. Iain Cosgrove is newly married to Jennifer Manson, daughter of a wealthy Scottish merchant. But Iain must soon leave for a research trip aboard the Lady Balgay, last of Dundee’s once-grand sealing fleet. Fueled by rum and the tales of John Pratt, the crew obsess over ancient superstitions; ones Iain casually dismisses as simple lore… until they reach the frigid Arctic seas. When a string of accidents coincide with the recurring appearance of a female ...

The Perfect Stranger – Megan Miranda

May 23, 2017
Drama
Confronted by a restraining order and the threat of a lawsuit, failed journalist Leah Stevens needs to get out of Boston when she runs into an old friend, Emmy Grey, who has just left a troubled relationship. Emmy proposes they move to rural Pennsylvania, where Leah can get a teaching position and both women can start again. But their new start is threatened when a woman with an eerie resemblance to Leah is assaulted by the lake, and Emmy disappears days later. Determined to find ...

The Procrastination Cure: 21 Proven Tactics For Conquering Your Inner Procrastinator, Mastering Your Time, And Boosting Your Productivity! – Damon Zahariades

May 23, 2017
Business
Do you struggle with procrastination? Do you often feel overwhelmed by postponed tasks and looming deadlines? Imagine completing tasks and projects with plenty of time to spare. Imagine living a stress-free life because you’re getting things done. The Procrastination Cure shows you how to make fast decisions, take quick action, and get more done in less time. Use this simple, step-by-step system to finally overcome your inner procrastinator and catapult your productivity!

Connor – Dormaine G

May 23, 2017
Fantasy
Connor’s life takes a U-turn when she discovers her incredible abilities, and a whole new world opens up around her. Thrilled by her newfound powers, she soon realizes that being special often means being singled out – and not always by those with good intentions. With a group of friends who share similar abilities, Connor sets on a path of discovery and adventure, as they try to find out more about their true self and origin. They soon find themselves pursued by Ronin; young, smart ...

Water for Elephants – Sara Gruen

May 22, 2017
Historical
Jacob Janowski’s luck had run out–orphaned and penniless, he had no direction until he landed on a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was the Great Depression and for Jacob the circus was both his salvation and a living hell. There he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but brutal animal trainer. ...