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One Last Step (A Tara Mills MysteryââBook One)
Sarah SuttonFREEWomen Sleuths
ONE LAST STEP (A Tara Mills MysteryâBook One) is the debut novel in a new FBI mystery series by debut author Sarah Sutton.
Two hikers go missing along the Appalachian Trail, leaving only a bloodstained forest behind them, and when another hiker collapses on someoneâs porch in New Hampshire, murdered by crossbow, the local police realize they have a serial killer on their handsââand need to call in the FBI.
FBI Agent Tara Mills is young, brilliant and new to the force. With a promising career in front of her, she faces the ultimate test when she is assigned the case. It soon proves to be more challenging than she ever could have imaginedââan impossible riddle that leaves even her seasoned partner stumped.
Meanwhile, something about the case stirs a darkness within herââa tortured past that even her long-term boyfriend doesnât fully understand. As nightmares consume her, she only hopes that her past will not come back to ruin her once again.
As more hikers go missing, and with her job on the line, Tara finds herself on a race against time as she combs through the forestâs trails. Peeling back each layer, she soon realizes that she is up against a true diabolical mastermind. And just when she thinks she has it all figured out, her instincts lead her to the most shocking truth of all. đŻ
Why Iâm including this: A fresh FBI series debut with an Appalachian Trail setting that adds atmospheric tension to the manhunt. The crossbow murders are genuinely creepy, and a protagonist haunted by her own dark past while chasing a serial killer promises psychological depth. Free is unbeatable for testing out a new series.
Finding Elodie (SEAL Team Hawaii Book 1)
Author: Susan StokerFREEMilitary Romance
She never thought being a chef could be so dangerousâŠor could lead her to love.
Renowned chef Elodie Wintersâ 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 sheâs 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 canât believe her bad luckâŠbut itâs about to take a turn for the better.
Scott âMustangâ 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. Theyâre all surprised when the first person to radio for help is a woman. He soon senses âRachel Waltersâ is hiding something, and offers his help. Heâs both shocked and pleased when she actually comes looking for him in Hawaii months later. Heâd felt a connection with her on that cargo shipâŠone heâs looking forward to exploring further. đș
Keeping Elodie safe in Hawaii turns out to be easyâŠuntil it isnât. 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 everâfinding 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 âgreatest mission everâ premise promises emotional payoff. Perfect introduction to the SEAL Team Hawaii series.
All He Wants â Billy & Maxi (Crossroads Bodyguards Book 1)
Author: Melanie ShawnFREEContemporary Romance
Whatâs 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 bodyâor at least her heartâneeds guarding from?
Billy âThe Big Bad Wolfâ 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 isnât enough.
Maxine âMaxiâ 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 âanyoneâ was the childhood crush sheâd 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 ofâand inâhis dreams. đ„
Why Iâm including this: The childhood-crush-turned-bodyguard setup delivers classic romantic tension, and the âBig Bad Wolfâ nickname adds playful irony to a protective hero. Maxiâs fierce independence versus her need for Billyâs protection creates compelling conflict. First in the Crossroads Bodyguards series and completely free.
Homemade Pizza Cookbook for Beginners
Author: Sirena SimondsFREEItalian Cooking
đ Homemade Pizza: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners đ
Are you tired of ordering takeout or settling for frozen pizza that just doesnât hit the spot? Imagine creating restaurant-quality pizzas in your own kitchenâcrispy 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!
đ Why This Book?This beginner-friendly cookbook takes you step by step through the entire pizza-making process, ensuring that even if youâve never baked a pizza before, youâll achieve delicious results. Youâll learn how to master dough-making, create flavorful sauces, and choose the perfect toppings to suit any taste.
đ Inside, Youâll Discover:â The Art of Pizza Dough â Learn the secrets to creating soft, airy, and chewy crusts, from classic to whole wheat and gluten-free options.â Sauce Perfection â Explore rich, homemade tomato sauces, creamy garlic alfredo, and zesty barbecue blends.â The Best Cheese & Toppings â From traditional mozzarella to gourmet options, find out how to pair ingredients for maximum flavor.â Baking Like a Pro â Whether using an oven, pizza stone, or grill, discover expert techniques to achieve the perfect crispy finish.â Healthy & Special Diet Pizzas â Enjoy keto, vegan, and gluten-free pizza recipes that donât compromise on taste!
With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and classic + creative recipes, youâll 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 thatâll save you money and impress everyone.
All He Desires â Nate & Eliza (Crossroads Bodyguards Book 4)
Author: Melanie ShawnFREEContemporary 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 wouldnât repeat itselfâŠright?
Eliza Young thought sheâd put Harperâs Crossing in her rearview, but then again, her life wasnât exactly going to plan. At 27, the brunette beauty never thought sheâd 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: âŠ
Okay, well, for now, sheâd 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 snailâs 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. Heâd loved only one woman in his life, and heâd never told her. đ
Why Iâm including this: The twice-divorced heroine returning home with strict âno relationshipsâ rules meets the genius bodyguard whoâs hopeless at feelingsâclassic rom-com setup with emotional depth. The âunrequited first true loveâ angle suggests theyâve been circling each other for years. Book 4 in the series but works as a standalone.
Babysitter Bear (Bodyguard Shifters)
Authors: Lauren Esker, Zoe ChantFREEHumorous Werewolves & Shifters Romance
He takes care of other peopleâs kids ... but he craves a family of his own.
Enter a single mom waitress with a broken heart and a whole lot of trouble behind her.
Army vet Dan is still figuring out how to deal with being a three-legged bear, but it turns out kids donât care how many limbs he has as long as heâs willing to be a climbing frame. He didnât come to Autumn Grove to be a babysitter, but before he knows it, heâs got a job changing diapers and braiding hair.
Now if he could just catch the eye of the beautiful woman who makes his bear stand up and say âMine.â
But Paula has been burned one too many times. With two kids to worry about, Autumn Groveâs only diner to run, and a deadbeat ex, sheâs not ready to open her heart again.
Even to an amazing guy whoâs great with kids, with shoulders to die for and amazing eyes and ...
Okay. Maybe sheâs not holding back her feelings as well as she hoped. đ»
What makes this special: A disabled veteran bear shifter whoâs amazing with kids meets a twice-burned single momâsweet, funny, and emotionally resonant. The âthree-legged bearâ detail adds vulnerability to the alpha hero, and the small-town diner setting keeps it grounded. Free paranormal romance with heart.
Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue Book 1)
Author: Christopher SmithFREEPsychological Thriller
THE SERIES WITH MORE THAN THREE MILLION BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDEStephen King: âPut me down as an enthusiastic Christopher Smith fan. Smith is a cultural genius.â
Look beneath all the power and all the wealth that represents New York Cityâs Fifth Avenue, and youâll find greed, blood, revenge. In the international best-selling thriller âFifth Avenue,â each intermingles within a revered society thatâs shaken to its core when one man finally decides to destroy another man for murdering his wife thirty-one years ago.
Louis Ryan is that man. George Redman, his wife, two daughters, and their close friends are his targets. The moment Ryan hires an international assassin to literally rip the Redman family apart, a series of events that canât be stopped catapults them all through a fast-paced, hard-edged thriller in which nobody is safe.
Secrets are revealed. Sex lives are exposed. The Mafia get involved. And Georgeâs two daughters, Celina and Leana Redman, are suddenly caught in the throes of their fatherâs past as Louis Ryanâs blind desire to kill them all takes surprising turns in his all-out effort to see them dead. đ„
Why Iâm including this: A revenge thriller set among Manhattanâs elite with Stephen Kingâs endorsement and three million books sold worldwide. The thirty-one-year wait for vengeance adds psychological weight, and the ânobody is safeâ promise delivers high-body-count tension. Free introduction to a popular series.
Author: Beth WisemanFREEAmish Romance
FROM A BESTSELLING & AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR WHO HAS SOLD OVER 3 MILLION BOOKS.
Catherine Lapp doesnât have time for a romantic relationship. Her parents fled her Amish community and left her to tend to her ailing grandmother who suffers from dementia. Often embarrassed by her grandmotherâs off-the-wall behavior, Catherine mostly stays to herself.
When an unseasonal winter storm sends visitors to Catherineâs farmhouse for shelter, she has no choice but to take them in as borders. She is rattled by the unexpected company who witness her grandmotherâs odd behavior right away. But instead of judgment, her new friends not only help her with her grandmother, but they provide an opportunity to learn what real unconditional love can be--both romantically and through friendship.
As two romances blossom, Catherine finds hope in her circumstances, and an opportunity to have the Thanksgiving sheâs always wanted. đŠ
âA perfect read for the holiday season, or any time.â
What makes this special: A compassionate story about caregiving, dementia, and finding love in unexpected places. The winter storm setup creates forced proximity with heart, and the dual romances add dimension. Wisemanâs three million books sold speaks to her ability to deliver emotional, faith-centered stories that resonate.
Author: Noelle AdamsFREEContemporary Romance
After being hit with heartbreaking tragedy, Carrie has thrown herself into a hot, secret relationship with Matt. With Christmas approaching, she realizes she might want even more from her sexy, damaged artist, but the boundaries around their relationship make anything deeper than sex impossible.
Matt was the rising star of the art world, but he hasnât painted since a tragic accident two years ago. His passion for Carrie finally inspires him, but first he must convince her that the heat between them is far more than just sex.
Why Iâm including this: A secret, sex-only relationship between two damaged people who want more but canât say itâemotionally charged and perfect for the holidays. The tortured artist who hasnât painted in two years finding inspiration through love adds romantic depth. Short, steamy, and free for Christmas reading.
Author: Lee StevensFREECrime Fiction
What if the only pain you can feel is in your mind? What if memories of your past hurt you more than any weapon ever could? What if guilt haunts your every waking hour and you cannot escape it? And what if things are about to get a hell of a lot worse?
For Riley Day, reluctant enforcer for crime lord Mike Nash, worse is about to happen. The biggest gang war the city has ever seen is about to erupt and threaten not only his own life but those of innocent men, women and children. Soon forced into a plot of murder and revenge, Riley will uncover corrupt and evil forces that will do anything to get what they want and who will kill anyone that stands in their way... đ
Packed with twists and turns and characters you will both love and loathe, NUMB will keep you gripped until the shocking and explosive blood-soaked conclusion...
What makes this special: A guilt-haunted enforcer who canât feel physical pain but is tortured by emotional anguishâpsychologically fascinating premise. The reluctant criminal forced into a citywide gang war promises action and moral complexity. Stevens delivers gritty British crime fiction with psychological depth.
A Perilous Package (Lakeside Cottage Book 2)
Author: Cindy BellFREECozy Mystery
Join Bobbie and lovable pup Bailey for a clean, fun, sleuthing adventure.
Christmas is just around the corner and Newfield, Vermont, is gearing up for the celebrations. Bobbie Walker is settling into her new life with boisterous goldendoodle Bailey in the cozy lakeside cottage. Sheâs enjoying her job as a journalist and is eager to find out more about the startling secrets of her past.
But then a bomb in a Christmas package explodes and someoneâs killed. Bobbie puts on her sleuthing hat to find the culprit. The victim had many more enemies than friends and itâs proving a difficult case to untangle. But Bobbie, determined to get to the truth, heads straight toward danger. đ
Itâs a race against time to find the murderer before there are more victims.
Why Iâm including this: A Christmas bomb in a cozy mystery? Thatâs darker than typical cozies, adding real stakes. The goldendoodle sidekick Bailey provides comic relief, and Bobbieâs journalist background makes her sleuthing credible. Vermont lakeside setting plus holiday atmosphere equals comfort reading with bite.
Author: Richard MathesonRegularly $47.99, Today $4.99Horror Fiction Classics
Four classic novels of murder, madness, revenge, and survival by âone of the great names in American terror fictionâ (Philadelphia Inquirer).
I Am LegendNamed the best vampire novel of the century by the Bram Stoker Estate, I Am Legend is the story of the last man to survive a pandemic that turned the rest of humanity into blood-sucking monsters.
Someone Is BleedingIn Mathesonâs debut novel, a young novelist falls for a beautiful woman who is involved with a shady lawyer. But the love triangle turns dangerous when corpses begin to pile up in the womanâs wake.
Ride the NightmareA family man saving up for larger home, Chris Martin lives a conventional lifeâuntil a secret from his past invades his home, threatening everything he has built.
Fury on SundayA lunatic pianist escapes from an insane asylum one Sunday morning and spends the next four hours on a revenge-fueled rampage to find his erstwhile manager and his loverâs new husband.
What makes this special: Four complete novels from a master of psychological horror at an incredible priceâless than $1.25 per book. Matheson influenced Stephen King, influenced multiple film adaptations (including three versions of I Am Legend), and defined modern horror fiction. This collection showcases his range from apocalyptic terror to intimate psychological thrillers.
Author: Antony JohnstonRegularly $8.99, Today $2.49Animal Cozy Mysteries
Retired actress Guinevere âGwinnyâ Tuffel is finding life hard after inheriting her late fatherâs run-down house and discovering sheâs broke. But Gwinny is delighted to be at Hayburn Stead for her best friend Tinaâs wedding to a handsome Italian business magnate. However, before they get the chance to declare âtill death do us partâ, the husband-to-be is found dead in the library and Tina is accused of his murder.
Convinced of her friendâs innocence, Gwinny must uncover the real killer from a pool of larger-than-life suspects, while also suddenly finding herself looking after Tinaâs expensive and demanding saluki dogs... đŸ
Why Iâm 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 âlarger-than-life suspectsâ promise classic whodunit fun, and at this price, itâs perfect for anyone who enjoys animal cozies with a theatrical flair.
Author: Simone de BeauvoirRegularly $19.99, Today $1.99Historical 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 PrizeIntroduction by Margaret Atwood âš
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 hypocrisyâand at an early age is determined to form her own opinions. AndrĂ©e, 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 Beauvoirâs life, Inseparable offers fresh insight into the groundbreaking feministâs own coming-of-age; her transformative, tragic friendship with her childhood friend Zaza Lacoin; and how her youthful relationships shaped her philosophy. Sandra Smithâs vibrant translation of the novel will be long cherished by de Beauvoir devotees and first-time readers alike.
Why Iâm including this: This is a rare autobiographical novel from one of the 20th centuryâs most influential feminist philosophersâa deeply personal work she kept hidden during her lifetime. The intimate portrait of female friendship and intellectual awakening in 1920s Paris, combined with Margaret Atwoodâs introduction and the remarkably low price, makes this essential reading for anyone interested in feminism, friendship, or literary history.
Author: Linda Lael MillerRegularly $8.99, Today $1.99Contemporary Western Fiction
Old flames reunite when an explosive revolution interrupts a wedding in this suspenseful classic romance by a #1 New York Timesâbestselling author.
On the eve of her wedding to the Crown Prince of Cabriz, Kristin Meyers is having more than pre-wedding jittersâher 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 loversâuntil 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? âš
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.
The Great Silence: Britain from the Shadow of the First World War to the Dawn of the Jazz Age
Author: Juliet NicolsonRegularly $11.99, Today $1.99
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 peopleâbut 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 âThe Great Silence,â 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.
âA 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 griefâdenial, anger and acceptanceâshe gives you a deeper understanding of not only this brief period, but also how warâs sacrifices donât end after the fighting stops.â âThe Seattle Times
Why Iâm including this: This intimate portrait of Britainâs 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.
Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble
Author: Dan LyonsRegularly $11.99, Today $2.99Biographies of Business Professionals
An instant New York Times bestseller, Dan Lyonsâ âhystericalâ (Recode) memoir, hailed by the Los Angeles Times as âthe best book about Silicon Valley,â takes readers inside the maddening world of fad-chasing venture capitalists, sales bros, social climbers, and sociopaths at todayâs tech startups.
For twenty-five years Dan Lyons was a magazine writer at the top of his profession--until one Friday morning when he received a phone call: Poof. His job no longer existed. âI think they just want to hire younger people,â his boss at Newsweek told him. Fifty years old and with a wife and two young kids, Dan was, in a word, screwed. Then an idea hit. Dan had long reported on Silicon Valley and the tech explosion. Why not join it? HubSpot, a Boston start-up, was flush with $100 million in venture capital. They offered Dan a pile of stock options for the vague role of âmarketing fellow.â What could go wrong?
HubSpotters were true believers: They were making the world a better place ... by selling email spam đ§. The office vibe was frat house meets cult compound: The party began at four thirty on Friday and lasted well into the night; âshower podsâ became hook-up dens; a push-up club met at noon in the lobby, while nearby, in the âcontent factory,â Nerf gun fights raged. Groups went on âwalking meetings,â and Danâs absentee boss sent cryptic emails about employees who had âgraduatedâ (read: been fired). In the middle of all this was Dan, exactly twice the age of the average HubSpot employee, and literally old enough to be the father of most of his co-workers, sitting at his desk on his bouncy-ball âchair.â
What makes this special: A devastating, hilarious takedown of startup culture by a seasoned journalist who lived through the absurdity. Lyons exposes the age discrimination, cultish groupthink, and hollow mission statements behind the ping-pong tables and free beer. Essential reading for anyone whoâs ever rolled their eyes at tech-bro cultureâor wondered what itâs really like inside these companies.
The Way You Love Me (Grayson Friends Book 1)
Author: Francis RayRegularly $9.99, Today $1.99Romantic Erotica
The New York Timesâbestselling author takes readers on âa mesmerizing journey of drama and loveâ in the first Grayson Friends novel (A Romance Review).
Nothing gets to Shane Elliott. A former Army Ranger, now head of security for a wealthy real estate tycoon, Shane can handle whatever life throws at himâuntil he meets the beautiful, kindhearted Paige Albright. Sheâs about to inherit a fortune, and Paigeâs mother has asked Shane to investigate her boyfriend. It should have been a simple, standard assignment for Shane . . . if only Paigeâs seductive mix of strength and vulnerability didnât leave him wanting her for himself.
All her life, Paige has put othersâ needs before her own, even going so far as choosing a man to please her father. Now her motherâs mysterious houseguest is tempting her to go after what she truly wants . . . even if itâs the cool, assertive, irresistible Shane himself. But is he who he appears to be? And how can Paige know whether to trust her own judgmentâand their red-hot attraction? đ„
Why Iâm including this: Francis Ray delivers suspense and steam in equal measure with this security expert/heiress romance. The âis he investigating me or falling for me?â tension drives the plot, while Paigeâs journey from people-pleaser to self-advocate gives the story emotional depth. First in the Grayson Friends series at an irresistible price.
Author: Terry KayRegularly $9.99, Today $2.99Family Life Fiction
In this âhauntingly beautiful story about love, family, and relationships,â a mysterious dog helps an elderly man in his final days (Archbishop Desmond Tutu).
After Sam Peekâs beloved wife Cora dies, his children are worried about him. After fifty-seven years of marriage, they are unsure how their elderly father will survive on his own. They talk about him as if he canât hear them, questioning how heâll run a farm, drive his truck, or live by himself.
When Sam tells his children about a white dog who visits him, yet seems invisible to everyone else, they are sure that grief and old age have taken a toll on their father. But, real or not, the creature soothes Samâs grief and ultimately reconciles him with his own mortality.
In this bittersweet story of love, grief, and coming to terms with death, âmaster storytellerâ Terry Kay takes readers on Samâs journey with his white dog, bringing solace and comfort to the inevitable transition that all must make (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). âš
What makes this special: A deeply moving meditation on grief, aging, and the comfort we find in mysterious places. Kay handles the ambiguity of the white dogâreal, imagined, or spiritual?âwith grace, never cheapening the story with easy answers. Archbishop Desmond Tutuâs endorsement speaks to the bookâs universal themes of love transcending death.
Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of a Classic Film
Author: Todd James PierceNEW RELEASEMusical Movies History
The untold story behind a beloved classic.
Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all timeâand the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible.
Long before Mary Poppins danced across the rooftops of Edwardian London and into the hearts of millions, Robert and Richard Sherman were struggling songwriters in Los Angeles, trying to find their voicesâand their futures. In this vivid and deeply researched narrative, author and Disney historian Todd James Pierce traces the unlikely path that brought the Sherman brothers to Walt Disneyâs attention, and how their personal history, musical genius, and emotional lives shaped the filmâs unforgettable songs and surprising storyline.
From their early days writing novelty tunes to the high-stakes drama of working with P. L. Travers and Walt Disney himself, the Sherman brothersâ story is rich with behind-the-scenes intrigue, creative breakthroughs, and quiet triumphs. Their work on Mary Poppins not only launched their careersâit transformed Disneyâs live-action division and influenced an entire era of musical filmmaking.
Filled with never-before-published details and backstage portraits, Making Mary Poppins is a story of art, ambition, and resilience. Itâs also a story of familyâof the bond between two brothers whose brilliance gave the world âSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious,â âFeed the Birds,â and a vision of magic that still resonates today. đ”
A must-read for Disney fans, film buffs, and lovers of classic musicals, this is the definitive account of how one magical nanny came to life and helped change the face of Hollywood.
What makes this special: While âSaving Mr. Banksâ focused on the Travers-Disney conflict, this book finally gives the Sherman Brothers their due. Pierce reveals how their personal struggles and family dynamics shaped the songs that became cultural touchstones. For anyone whoâs ever wondered about the creative process behind âA Spoonful of Sugarâ or the filmâs emotional depth, this is essential reading.
Nicked by the Mistletoe (Letters to Mrs. Claus)
Author: Ellie HartwoodNEW RELEASEFriends-to-More Holiday RomCom
Old friends, twinkling lights, and mistletoe. Christmas in Silver Pine means falling in love when you least expect it.
TessaIâm back in Silver Pine to help Nana at the cafĂ©, capture the winter beauty for my gallery, and focus on anything but my love life.
Then thereâs Nick Tuckerâmy old friend who bought the rundown Timberline Inn. Heâs taller, broader, unfairly handsome . . . and wearing flannel pjs on his roof đ. One moment Iâm framing the perfect shot, the next Iâm lost in the swooniest eyes ever.
But Iâm done with love. Mistletoe or not.
NickRenovating the inn might be a mistake, until Tessa shows up with her camera and a laugh Iâve missed for a decade. The more time we spend togetherâunder twinkle lights and mistletoeâthe harder it is to ignore our sizzling chemistry.
Can two old friends resist the holiday sparks, or will Christmas in Silver Pine bring them a happily-ever-after? âš
Nicked by the Mistletoe, a friends-to-more, small-town novella, is book 10 of the Letters to Mrs. Claus multi-author seriesâa kisses-only romantic comedy collection bursting with holiday cheer. Each story is linked through Mrs. Clausâs Operation Mistletoe Match, where she receives a letter from a meddling friend or family member about someone lonely, heartbroken, or closed off to love. With her timeless wisdom, Mrs. Claus pens a tailored message to the subject of the letter, offering an inspiring note that tackles their romantic roadblock. Packed with hilarious mishaps, flustered blushes, and courageous adventures as they chase their happily-ever-after in this no-spice, swoon-worthy series!
Why Iâm including this: The âflannel pjs on his roofâ meet-cute is instantly charming, and the photographer heroine adds visual appeal to the small-town Christmas setting. Part of a connected series but stands alone, perfect for readers who want sweet, clean holiday romance with friends-to-lovers tension and Mrs. Claus playing matchmaker behind the scenes.
The Christmas Reboot: A (Letters to Mrs. Claus)
Author: Leah BusboomNEW RELEASESweet Second Chance Holiday RomCom
He became a Hollywood star. She ditched Hollywood. Now theyâre back on camera with fake snow, real chemistry, and years of unresolved feelings.
TuckerWhen the studio announced a nostalgic Malibu Shores Christmas special, I hesitated. Iâd rather leave my sitcom past behind. But after Ally Benson agrees to join, I sign faster than you can say âRudolph.â Is this finally my chance to make up for my previous miscues and win Allyâs heart?
AllyAfter Malibu Shores, I traded red carpets for a waitress uniform and faded into small-town obscurity. When Iâm offered my original role in a Christmas special, I half-heartedly agree. Iâd rather not face the Hollywood heartthrob I crushed on, but I canât ignore the hefty paycheck.
The cameras are rolling, the fake snow is falling, and the chemistry between these two actors is real. Is this a second chance to open their hearts to each other? đ
A Christmas Reboot, a second chance novella, is book 5 of the Letters to Mrs. Claus multi-author seriesâa kisses-only romantic comedy collection bursting with holiday cheer. Each story is linked through Mrs. Clausâs Operation Mistletoe Match, where she receives a letter from a meddling friend or family member about someone lonely, heartbroken, or closed off to love. With her timeless wisdom, Mrs. Claus pens a tailored message to the subject of the letter, offering an inspiring note that tackles their romantic roadblock. Packed with hilarious mishaps, flustered blushes, and courageous adventures as they chase their happily-ever-after in this no-spice, swoon-worthy series!
What makes this special: The reunion-on-set premise delivers meta fun for anyone who loves nostalgic TV reboots, while the Hollywood-star-meets-small-town-waitress dynamic adds wish-fulfillment appeal. The âacting for cameras while feeling real emotionsâ tension is romance gold, and the clean, sweet tone makes this perfect holiday comfort reading.
