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The Alex Troutt Thrillers (Books 1-3)

John W. Mefford

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Kidnapping Thrillers

From Book 1: šŸ“š

The crash was her first sign. šŸš— Then came the dead bodies. Has Alex’s nightmare just begun? 😱

It was a perfect life…until her car is slammed off the road. šŸ’„

Was it random bad luck, or someone sending a message? šŸ¤”

As Alex begins her daunting quest to uncover the black spots on her memory, a dead body is discovered in a murky Boston bay. 🌊 The remains turn her stomach. But she knows she’s dealing with a sadistic murderer who’s out for blood.

The ritualistic slayings begin to stack up—and Alex is forced to plunge deeper into the investigation. šŸ”

Is she unwittingly falling into a trap? āš ļø

Just as Alex uncovers the killer’s haunting motive, she’s gutted once again: her FBI and family worlds collide. šŸ’” And the resulting explosion tears her in two.

But she can’t give up the fight. Not yet. šŸ’Ŗ

Is there enough time to save her loved one from the killer? ā°

What you’re getting: John W. Mefford delivers a three-book thriller collection featuring FBI agent Alex Troutt, whose car crash triggers a deadly investigation into ritualistic murders while her own buried memories threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Perfect for fans of fast-paced FBI thrillers where personal stakes and professional danger collide in deadly ways!

Fireball Fridays (Palm Springs Poolside Book 5)

J. L. Brannick

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Military Romantic Comedy

When Zeke Deegan finds me mostly naked on the floor, I’m having a panic attack and gasping for air like a goldfish. 😰

Let’s just say, it isn’t one of my finest moments. šŸ˜… And moving in with the hot, built, former Marine who is at least ten years older than me wasn’t on my radar when I came to Palm Springs. But my creepy boss makes the Big Bad Wolf look tame, and compared to my mother, Cinderella’s stepmother is a saint. 🐺

My life isn’t a fairy tale. It’s more like a B-grade horror movie, until Zeke and his house become my sanctuary. šŸ 

I can’t get attached, though. šŸ’” He may give off dominant Golden Retriever vibes and has a dirty, delicious mouth, but my mother frequently reminds me that he’s too handsome, too rich, and way out of my league.

But he feeds me. šŸ½ļø

Takes in my adopted (okay, stolen) cat. 🐱

And gives me one of his little felt monster creations. 🧸

Then I teasingly call him ā€œSirā€ one night, and the sizzling heat between us explodes. šŸ”„ He’s the Dominant to my Submissive, and the whipped cream to my chocolate pie.

But will I have the courage to tell him I want to stay, or will my tragic past and chaotic present come crashing down around us? šŸ’•

Here’s the deal: J. L. Brannick delivers a steamy military romantic comedy where a woman fleeing her toxic life finds unexpected sanctuary—and explosive chemistry—with a former Marine who makes felt monsters, feeds her soul, and awakens desires she never knew she had. Perfect for fans of age gap romance, Dom/sub dynamics, protective heroes, and heroines discovering their own strength!

Still Here (Still County Book 1)

Lauren Street

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Psychological Thrillers

They took over her town. Now they want her gone. 😤

Rita Jonas never planned to return to Still County, Wyoming. šŸ”ļø But after years with the NYPD, she’s back—to care for her ailing father and reluctantly step into his old role as sheriff.

She quickly learns that her hometown isn’t the place she left behind. 😱 A powerful corporation, Apex Global, now controls everything—including its own ruthless private police force that doesn’t answer to her.

When a young woman named Lisa is found dead, the case should be simple. šŸ” But the evidence doesn’t add up, and an innocent homeless man is about to take the fall. As Rita fights to uncover the truth, she clashes with Apex’s enforcers and the corrupt forces protecting them.

The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the game becomes. šŸ’€ Someone wants this case buried—and if Rita isn’t careful, she will be too. āš ļø

What drew me in: Lauren Street launches the Still County series with this gripping thriller where an NYPD detective returns home to find her small Wyoming town controlled by a ruthless corporation whose private police force operates above the law, forcing her to risk everything to expose a murder they’re desperate to cover up. If you love strong female protagonists taking on corporate corruption and small-town conspiracies, this one delivers!

Decluttering Your Marriage

Douglas Wilson

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Love & Marriage

Have you ever felt your marriage get cluttered up with sins and cumulative wrongs? šŸ’” Do you wish that you could deal with it, but don’t know where to begin? Douglas Wilson loves to point out that the way you fix these sorts of sin pile-ups is the same way you declutter a garage: Begin with the first layer, work to the bottom, and then keep it clean. 🧹 That’s because the key to a good marriage is honest, complete, and humble confession of sin.

This short little book, coming from a pastor with forty years of experience, offers concrete practical suggestions about how to confess sin properly and how to avoid other snares that married people tend to get snagged on, usually depending on whether they’re the man or the woman. šŸ“– Decluttering Your Marriage will give you much gospel advice, with much gospel encouragement. ✨ Features an extra checklist to help implement this book in your day-to-day lives. šŸ“‹

Here’s why this matters: Pastor Douglas Wilson draws on forty years of pastoral experience to offer a practical, gospel-centered approach to clearing out accumulated hurts and wrongs in marriage, comparing the process to decluttering a garage—start with the first layer and work methodically to the bottom. Perfect for couples who know something’s wrong but don’t know where to begin the hard work of honest confession and restoration!

Queen Takes Knights (Their Vampire Queen Book 1)

Joely Sue Burkhart

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Paranormal Vampire Romance

A lost virgin vampire queen. Two vampire knights sworn to protect her. It’s about to get very hot… and bloody… šŸ”„

Ever since her mother was murdered by monsters five years ago, Shara Isador has been on the run. 😰 Alone, scared, and exhausted, she’s finally cornered in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Out of hope with nowhere else to turn, she’s ready to end it all when two men come to her rescue. šŸ’Ŗ

They say she’s a lost queen descended from Isis, and they’re her Blood, vampire knights sworn to protect her. šŸ‘‘ It all seems like a crazy nightmare, until the alpha offers his blood. Then she realizes she’s never wanted anything more. Except maybe his body… and his friend’s, too. šŸ”„

But they’re not the only ones searching for a lost queen. 😱 Shara must learn how to wield her new powers quickly and conquer her fears if she intends to keep them all alive. ⚔

What you’re getting: Joely Sue Burkhart kicks off the Their Vampire Queen series with this steamy paranormal romance where a woman on the run discovers she’s a lost vampire queen descended from Isis, protected by two sworn vampire knights who awaken both her powers and her desires. If you love reverse harem dynamics, powerful heroines discovering their destiny, and knights sworn to protect (and pleasure) their queen, this one’s calling your name!

The Forsaken Duke

Sally Vixen

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Historical Regency Romance

ā€œYour mere presence in my bed chamber, however it happened, has trapped me in this situation.ā€ 😱

Lady Leah has always longed for adventure and mysteries, although her mother’s peculiar death is the only one she can’t seem to solve. šŸ” But waking up in a room covered in flames next to a man with a horrendous reputation, might be too much, even for her... šŸ”„

The Duke of Repington is a man whose name is only heard in whispers. 😤 Blamed for his parent’s tragic death, he has been forsaken by the ton ever since. And when he peculiarly wakes up to find Leah locked in his bedroom with him, he knows he can’t afford a second scandal. šŸ’”

Forced in a marriage of convenience neither of them want, their confused feelings should be the least of their worries. šŸ’• For they soon realize someone trapped them in this situation. And a letter from Leah’s mother to his parents just might be the missing piece of the puzzle... šŸ“œ

Here’s the deal: Sally Vixen delivers a Regency romance with gothic mystery elements, where a woman who craves adventure and a duke forsaken by society wake up trapped together in a burning room, forced into marriage while unraveling a conspiracy that connects their parents’ deaths. Perfect for fans of forced proximity, marriage of convenience, and couples who must solve mysteries while fighting their growing attraction!

Hell’s Reaper (Soul Reaper Academy Book 1)

Rune Hunt

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Reverse Harem Hellhound Shifter Romance

Soul Reapers run everything in the Shadow World and in Hell. šŸ”„

They capture runaway souls, make sure demons are not having wild weekends on Earth, and even bring the heir to the throne back to hell. 😈 I should have been one. Instead, I ran, leaving Hell behind, hoping my departure will save the place I call home from a horrific vision of its demise.

For two years, I managed to stay away. šŸƒā€ā™€ļø Then a Soul Reaper shows up, telling me it’s time to head home. While he’s not the first to try to drag me back, he’s the first to succeed in the task. Thankfully, I arrived back in Hell just in time. ā°

Turns out, my vision of Hell falling apart has nothing to do with me taking the throne. 😱

Now, it’s a race against the clock to move through the ranks at the Grim Reaper Academy, find my three hellhounds, and become the ultimate Soul Reaper before the fall of Hell arrives. ⚔

Hell’s Reaper is a paranormal reverse harem novel, meaning the female main character doesn’t have to choose between any of her eight men. This novel is intended for a mature audience. šŸ”„

What drew me in: Rune Hunt launches the Soul Reaper Academy series with this paranormal reverse harem where the heir to Hell’s throne fled to prevent its destruction, only to be dragged back to discover she must race through academy training, find her three hellhounds, and claim eight men to become the ultimate Soul Reaper before Hell falls. Perfect for readers who love academy settings, hellhound shifters, and heroines who get to keep all their men!

Forever Forty (Magical Midlife Death Book 1)

Tia Didmon

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Paranormal Women’s Fiction

A witch. A vampire. An immortal mistake. šŸ§™ā€ā™€ļø

As a witch, I have a healthy dislike for the undead. 😤 While they can turn a human, their venom kills those of us with power. At least that was true until I was attacked by a rogue and transitioned into a vampire. šŸ§›ā€ā™€ļø

Now the entire supernatural community wants answers, including the vampire overseer who had a surprising reaction to my unnatural rebirth. 😱 In addition to my sexy undead leader, I am assigned a death dealer mentor to investigate the reason I was targeted and protect my family. šŸ’Ŗ

When we discover there is a conspiracy at play, will I accept my new life or unleash an unholy monster that could destroy humanity? šŸ”„

Here’s why this matters: Tia Didmon kicks off the Magical Midlife Death series with this paranormal women’s fiction where a witch breaks all supernatural rules by surviving a vampire attack and transitioning into the undead, forcing her to navigate her impossible new existence with a sexy vampire overseer and a death dealer mentor while uncovering a deadly conspiracy. If you love midlife heroines discovering unexpected powers and building reverse harem dynamics, this one’s perfect!

Teatime Pastries and Punishments (Teatime Classic Book 1)

Leighann Dobbs

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Whodunit Cozy Mystery

A dead body in the koi pond of the Twigsledge Flower Show is nothing unusual for amateur sleuth Ida Johnston who is vacationing in the English village where the show is being held. ā˜• She’s sure she can solve the crime before afternoon tea, especially since she already has her first suspect - the strange cat-attracting woman who is vacationing in the cottage next to her. 🐱

Elspeth Whipple is no slouch when it comes to solving murders, either. šŸ” It hasn’t escaped her notice that the strange scone-stealing woman in the cottage next to her doesn’t seem to be disturbed by the body. Could that be because the woman put it there? 😱

When their amateur sleuthing puts them on the radar of the local police, the two women are forced to team up in order to clear their names. šŸ˜… Finding the killer is no easy task, however, especially when the entire village had reason to want the victim dead. šŸŽ­

This stand-alone mystery combines characters from the Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series and the Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery Series and is perfect for fans of Miss Marple, Midsomer Murders and Murder She Wrote. 🌸

What you’re getting: Leighann Dobbs delivers a delightful cozy mystery crossover that brings together amateur sleuths Ida Johnston and Elspeth Whipple, who each suspect the other of murder at an English flower show, forcing them to team up to solve a crime where everyone in the village had motive. Perfect for fans of Miss Marple-style mysteries with British charm, suspicious sleuths, and bodies in koi ponds!

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce

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Classic Literary Fiction

Enter the mind of one of America’s most brilliant, unsettling, and razor-sharp writers. āœļø

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce gathers his finest stories, essays, sketches, and strange tales—works that made him a legend of dark humor, psychological insight, and eerie imagination. šŸ“š

From chilling supernatural pieces like ā€œThe Damned Thing,ā€ to the haunting Civil War masterpiece ā€œAn Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,ā€ Bierce’s writing explores fear, irony, human folly, and the thin line between reality and nightmare. 😱 His ghost stories rival the greatest in the genre, while his war fiction delivers unmatched emotional intensity and realism. šŸ’€

Known as ā€œBitter Bierceā€ for his cutting satire and fearless commentary, he influenced generations of writers—including H. P. Lovecraft, Stephen Crane, and modern masters of horror and suspense. šŸ–‹ļø His prose is sharp, atmospheric, and unforgettable, full of twists that linger long after the final page. ⚔

This beautifully formatted complete edition presents his essential writings in one volume—perfect for fans of supernatural fiction, psychological horror, American literature, and masterfully crafted short stories. 🌟

If you crave storytelling filled with tension, intellect, and a touch of darkness, this collection will stay with you forever. šŸ’«

Here’s the deal: This complete collection of Ambrose Bierceā€”ā€Bitter Bierceā€ himself—gathers his finest supernatural tales, Civil War masterpieces like ā€œAn Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,ā€ and cutting satire that influenced everyone from H.P. Lovecraft to modern horror masters. Essential reading for anyone who appreciates dark humor, psychological insight, and prose so sharp it cuts!

Reckless Vow (Reckless Billionaires)

Maxine Henri

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Marriage of Convenience Romance

Our marriage is supposed to be convenient and temporary. Until it isn’t. šŸ’

My grandmother’s inheritance comes with one ridiculous condition—I have to be married. 😤

The easiest solution? A fake husband. šŸ’¼ The most convenient choice? My stepbrother, Baldo Cassinetti. 😱

Our family supports the arrangement without hesitation. ✨ What they don’t know is that Baldo and I have a past. šŸ’”

A secret. A forbidden history that should have stayed buried. šŸ”„

He isn’t the boy I once knew. šŸ˜ He’s a billionaire now—powerful, controlled, devastatingly gorgeous. šŸ’°

He acts like our past never mattered. 😤 Like saying ā€œI doā€ means nothing. šŸ’•

But the moment he calls me his wife, I know the truth—this marriage might destroy us both. šŸ’„

What drew me in: Maxine Henri delivers a sizzling marriage of convenience romance where a woman needing a fake husband chooses her stepbrother—the billionaire she shares a forbidden past with—leading to a temporary arrangement that threatens to expose secrets that could destroy them both. Perfect for fans of stepbrother romance, fake marriage, billionaires, and couples pretending their shared history doesn’t still burn!

The Raft

S. A. Bodeen

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Survival Stories

Robie is an experienced traveler. āœˆļø She’s taken the flight from Honolulu to the Midway Atoll, a group of Pacific islands where her parents live, many times. When she has to get to Midway in a hurry after a visit with her aunt in Hawaii, she gets on the next cargo flight at the last minute. She knows the pilot, but on this flight, there’s a new co-pilot named Max. All systems are go until a storm hits during the flight. The only passenger, Robie doesn’t panic until the engine suddenly cuts out and Max shouts at her to put on a life jacket. 😱 They are over miles of Pacific Ocean. She sees Max struggle with a raft.

And then . . . she’s in the water. Fighting for her life. 🌊 Max pulls her onto the raft, and that’s when the real terror begins. They have no water. Their only food is a bag of Skittles. There are sharks. There is an island. But there’s no sign of help on the way. 🦈

What you’re getting: S. A. Bodeen delivers a heart-pounding survival thriller that strands a teenage girl on a raft in the Pacific with a mysterious co-pilot, armed with nothing but a bag of Skittles and the will to survive against sharks, dehydration, and the merciless ocean. If you love edge-of-your-seat survival stories with high stakes and limited resources, this one will keep you turning pages frantically!

Dinner at Deviant’s Palace

Tim Powers

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Dystopian Fiction

In the twenty-second century, the City of Angels is a tragic shell of its former self, having long ago been ruined and reshaped by nuclear disaster. šŸ’„ Before he was in a band in Ellay, Gregorio Rivas was a redeemer, rescuing lost souls trapped in the Jaybirds cult of the powerful maniac Norton Jaybush. Rivas had hoped those days were behind him, but a desperate entreaty from a powerful official is pulling him back into the game. šŸŽø The rewards will be plentiful if he can wrest Urania, the official’s daughter and Gregorio’s first love, from Jaybush’s sinister clutches. To do so, the redeemer reborn must face blood-sucking hemogoblins and other monstrosities on his way to discovering the ultimate secrets of this neo-Californian civilization.

One of the most ingeniously imaginative writers of our time, Tim Powers dazzles in an early work that displays his unique creative genius, earning him a nomination for the Nebula Award. ⚔ Alive with wit, intelligence, and wild invention, Dinner at Deviant’s Palace is a mad adventure across a dystopian future as only Tim Powers could have imagined it. 🌃

Here’s the deal: Nebula Award-nominated Tim Powers transforms post-nuclear Los Angeles into a bizarre wonderland of cults, hemogoblins, and dark secrets, following a former ā€œredeemerā€ who must rescue his first love from a sinister cult leader in this wildly imaginative dystopian adventure. If you love inventive world-building, strange creatures, and protagonists dragged back into the fight they thought they’d escaped, this is essential Powers!

Nine Lives

Anita Waller

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Mystery Thriller

Will this killer ever run out of luck? šŸ”Ŗ When DI Erica Cheetham and DS Beth Machin are called to investigate the murder of a young woman, whose naked body is discovered in a river, they realise an old foe is killing again.

The police realise this new death is linked to a spate of cold case murders and the killer is back. 😱 Five years earlier, four young women were found murdered, their bodies left in woody areas, and the new victim shares similar hallmarks.

But why did the killer stop killing for all that time and what has inspired them to start again? šŸ•µļø As more young women fall victim to a vicious and calculating murderer, Erica and Beth find themselves chasing their tails.

But when a witness is identified the case takes an unexpected and macabre turn. šŸ’€

Can Erica and Beth bring the killer to justice, or will this case prove too much? šŸŽÆ

What drew me in: Anita Waller crafts a chilling thriller about a serial killer who resurfaces after five years of silence, forcing detectives DI Erica Cheetham and DS Beth Machin to connect cold cases with fresh murders while racing to understand why the killing stopped—and why it’s started again. Perfect for fans of British police procedurals with cold case elements and calculating killers who follow disturbing patterns!

Eden Burning

Elizabeth Lowell

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Romantic Erotica

Paradise calls to Chase Wilcox. 🌺 A man of science, he is drawn to the lush beauty of the island of Hawaii—while escaping the destruction of his own personal world. Here where warm breezes caress the skin—and where dangerous fires rage unseen beneath the earth’s surface—Chase plans to immerse himself in his work . . . and somehow heal and forget. The last thing he needs or wants is love. šŸ’”

But the island is home to many unexpected wonders, which is why Nicole Ballard could never leave it. šŸŒ‹ A research assistant, an artist, and a dancer who goes by the stage name of Pele, she, too, hides a secret pain, releasing her pent-up sensuality to the accompaniment of native drums before a mesmerized audience. Nicole has never met a man quite like Chase, strong, intense, and brilliant. And he, in turn, is fascinated by this remarkable woman who seems to be a breathtaking force of nature in her own right. šŸ”„

Joined on an important scientific project that carries them into the verdant heart of a tropical wonder land, Nicole and Chase will be forced to confront their own inner darkness, while resisting a powerful attraction between them. šŸ’• But in the shadows of Kilauea, all restraints will be broken, as emotions flow as hot and free as molten lava. And desire will erupt, as unpredictable as the living volcano, transforming the very landscape of their lives. ✨

Here’s why this matters: Elizabeth Lowell sets this sensual romance against the dramatic backdrop of Hawaii’s volcanic landscape, where a wounded scientist and a dancer named after the fire goddess must confront their hidden pain while fighting an attraction as powerful and dangerous as the volcano itself. If you love tropical settings, emotionally wounded characters finding healing through passion, and metaphors that actually work, this is romance at its most elemental!

Cajun Kiss of Death: A Cajun Country Mystery

Ellen Byron

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Cozy Mystery

In Pelican, Louisiana, Valentine’s Day has a way of warming the heart, despite the February chill. šŸ’• But the air at Crozat Plantation B&B turns decidedly frigid when celebrity chef Phillippe Chanson checks in. And when the arrogant Phillippe--in town to open his newest Cajun-themed restaurant--perishes in a fiery boat crash, Maggie Crozat’s dear friend JJ lands in very cold water. šŸ”„

Did JJ, proprietor of Junie’s Oyster Bar and Dance Hall, murder Phillippe because he feared the competition? 🦪 Might Maggie’s mother, Ninette, have bumped off the chef for stealing one of her cherished recipes? Or was the culprit a local seafood vendor, miffed because Phillippe was somehow able to sell oysters for a remarkably reasonable price, despite an oyster shortage?

Maggie had planned to devote her February to art lessons in New Orleans, a present from her sweetheart, Bo. šŸŽØ But now she has to focus on helping her friend and her mother cross a murder charge off the menu. Meanwhile, Maggie receives a series of anonymous gifts that begin as charming but grow increasingly disturbing. 😰 Does Maggie have an admirer--or a stalker? And are these mysterious gifts somehow related to Phillippe’s murder?

Blood may be thicker than water, but this case is thicker than gumbo. šŸ² And solving it will determine whether Maggie gets hearts and roses--or hearse and lilies--this Valentine’s Day. šŸ’

What you’re getting: Ellen Byron serves up a deliciously atmospheric Cajun Country mystery where Maggie Crozat must clear her friend and mother of murdering an arrogant celebrity chef while dealing with increasingly disturbing ā€œgiftsā€ from an unknown admirer. If you love cozy mysteries with Southern flavor, culinary crimes, and heroines juggling murder investigations with their love lives, this Louisiana-set gem is perfect!

Dogs and Goddesses: A Novel

Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, Lani Diane Rich

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Romantasy Anthologies

Abby has just arrived in Summerville, Ohio, with her placid Newfoundland, Bowser. šŸ• She’s reluctantly inherited her grandmother’s coffee shop, but it’s not long before she’s brewing up trouble in the form of magical baked goods and steaming up her life with an exasperating college professor.

And then there’s Daisy, a coder, and her hyperactive Jack Russell, Bailey. šŸ’» Her tightly wound world spins out of control when she discovers the chaos within and meets a mysterious dog trainer whose teaching style is definitely hands-on.

Finally there’s Shar, professor of ancient history at Summerville College, who wakes up one morning to find her neurotic dachshund, Wolfie, snarling at an implacable god sitting at her kitchen table, the first thing in her life she hasn’t been able to footnote. 😱

What on earth is going on in this unearthly little town? ✨ It’s up to Abby, Daisy, and Shar to find out before an ancient goddess takes over Southern Ohio, and they all end up in the apocalyptic doghouse . . . 🌟

Here’s the deal: Three powerhouse authors—Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, and Lani Diane Rich—team up for this hilarious romantasy where three women and their dogs discover they’re dealing with ancient gods and goddesses in small-town Ohio, mixing magical mayhem with romance and humor. Perfect for readers who love supernatural comedy, found family, and the idea that your neurotic dachshund might be your best defense against the apocalypse!

The Physics of Wall Street: A Brief History of Predicting the Unpredictable

James Owen Weatherall

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Mathematical Physics

After the economic meltdown of 2008, Warren Buffett famously warned, ā€œbeware of geeks bearing formulas.ā€ šŸ’° But while many of the mathematicians and software engineers on Wall Street failed when their abstractions turned ugly in practice, a special breed of physicists has a much deeper history of revolutionizing finance. šŸ“Š Taking us from fin-de-siĆØcle Paris to Rat Pack–era Las Vegas, from wartime government labs to Yippie communes on the Pacific coast, James Owen Weatherall shows how physicists successfully brought their science to bear on some of the thorniest problems in economics, from options pricing to bubbles.

The crisis was partly a failure of mathematical modeling. 😰 But even more, it was a failure of some very sophisticated financial institutions to think like physicists. Models—whether in science or finance—have limitations; they break down under certain conditions. And in 2008, sophisticated models fell into the hands of people who didn’t understand their purpose, and didn’t care. šŸ’„ It was a catastrophic misuse of science. The solution, however, is not to give up on models; it’s to make them better.

This book reveals the people and ideas on the cusp of a new era in finance, from a geophysicist using a model designed for earthquakes to predict a massive stock market crash to a physicist-run hedge fund earning 2,478.6% over the course of the 1990s. šŸš€ Weatherall shows how an obscure idea from quantum theory might soon be used to create a far more accurate Consumer Price Index. The Physics of Wall Street will change how we think about our economic future. 🌟

What drew me in: James Owen Weatherall traces the hidden history of physicists revolutionizing finance—from options pricing to predicting market crashes—while arguing that 2008’s crisis wasn’t a failure of mathematical modeling but a failure to understand the models’ limitations, offering hope for a new era of better, physics-informed financial tools. Essential reading for anyone fascinated by the intersection of science, mathematics, and money!

Justified (Loveless Book 1)

Jay Crownover

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Western & Frontier Romance

The New York Times bestselling author of the Marked Men series delivers an ā€œemotional, unforgettableā€ (Lori Wilde) romance about a rugged Texas sheriff who must protect the woman who was once his sworn enemy... 🤠

Case Lawton comes from a family of criminals. āš–ļø So as the sheriff of Loveless, Texas, he’s determined to do everything by the book--until he’s called to Aspen Barlow’s office after a so-called break-in. The last thing he wants to do is help the woman who cost him custody of his son. šŸ’” But Aspen isn’t the heartless lawyer Case remembers, and he starts to question his long-held grudge...

Aspen is scared for her life, and Case is her last hope for protection. 😰 But to get him on her side, she’ll have to reveal the painful truth from all those years ago. Now, as they work together to track down a dangerous criminal, Case and Aspen learn to trust each other. šŸ”„ And as the threats escalate, it becomes clear there’s a thin line between love and hate... because there’s nothing Case wouldn’t do to keep her safe.

ā€œOff the charts attraction, dramatic suspense, heartbreaking betrayal, deep emotion, and unforgettable romance will keep you turning the pages to the climactic end.ā€ -Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author ⭐

ā€œCrownover writes cowboys that make you want to pack your bags in search of a small-town ranch!ā€ -Melissa Foster, New York Times bestselling author 🌟

ā€œFive big huge stars for Justified! Don’t miss this page turner!ā€ -Harper Sloan, New York Times bestselling author šŸ’•

Includes It’s All About That Cowboy, a bonus novella by Carly Bloom! šŸŽ

Here’s the deal: New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover launches the Loveless series with this explosive enemies-to-lovers Western romance where a by-the-book sheriff with a criminal family must protect the lawyer who once cost him everything, discovering the painful truth behind their shared past. Perfect for fans of small-town Texas settings, protective heroes, and second chances built on finally learning the whole story!

Once Upon a K-Prom

Kat Cho

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Young Adult Contemporary Romance

What would you do if the world’s biggest K-pop star asked you to prom? šŸŽ¤ Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon, this hilarious and heartfelt novel brings the glamour and drama of the K-pop world straight to high school.

Elena Soo has always felt overshadowed. šŸ˜” Whether by her more successful older sisters, her more popular twin brother, or her more outgoing best friend, everyone except Elena seems to know exactly who they are and what they want. But she is certain about one thing - she has no interest in going to prom. šŸ’ƒ While the rest of the school is giddy over corsages and dresses, Elena would rather spend her time working to save the local community center, the one place that’s always made her feel like she belonged.

So when international K-pop superstar Robbie Choi shows up at her house to ask her to prom, Elena is more confused than ever. 😱 Because the one person who always accepted Elena as she is? Her childhood best friend, Robbie Choi. And the one thing she maybe, possibly, secretly wants more than anything? For the two of them to keep the promise they made each other as kids: to go to prom together. šŸ’•

But that was seven years ago, and with this new K-pop persona, pink hair, and stylish clothes, Robbie is nothing like the sweet, goofy boy she remembers. ✨

What you’re getting: Kat Cho delivers a swoon-worthy YA romance that asks what happens when your childhood best friend becomes a global K-pop sensation and shows up to fulfill a long-forgotten promise, forcing a girl who’s always felt overshadowed to figure out who she really is and what she truly wants. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon who love K-pop, childhood friends-to-lovers, and heroines finding their voice

NEW RELEASES

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2026

Sarah Janssen

NEW RELEASE

Yearbooks & Annuals

#1 New York Times Bestseller! šŸ“š Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more.

The World AlmanacĀ® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. šŸ† For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2026 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2025 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. šŸ“– Praised as a ā€œtreasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and informationā€ by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly.

Features include: ✨

2025—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world’s attention in 2025. šŸ“° 2025—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2025 World Series and a 2026 Winter Olympic Preview. ⚽ 2025—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2025, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. šŸ“ø 2025—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. 🤪 World Almanac Editors’ Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2025. ā° The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. šŸŒ Trump Administration: All the essential details about Pres. Donald Trump’s unprecedented second term, including the political appointees taking over leadership of executive departments and federal agencies. šŸ›ļø Other Highlights: More new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, immigration and forced removal statistics, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more. šŸ“Š

What you’re getting: The 156th edition of America’s #1 bestselling reference book delivers thousands of facts, statistics, and insights covering 2025’s biggest events, from the World Series to Trump’s second term, all in the comprehensive format that’s made The World Almanac the trusted source for over 150 years. Essential for trivia buffs, students, and anyone who wants the world’s information at their fingertips!

Make Do with What You Have: 100 Delicious New Recipes from Favorite Old-School Meals

Kardea Brown

NEW RELEASE

Southern U.S. Cooking, Food & Wine

The New York Times bestselling author of The Way Home returns with over 100 fabulous recipes—delicious updates of her favorite childhood meals. šŸ³

From Kardea Brown: Growing up in a household with a single parent taught me how to make use of things we already had. šŸ’• She made gourmet meals with simple kitchen staples. I invite readers to do the same with my twist on Old School Classic recipes.

Kardea Brown is back with this practical and flavorful cookbook everyone needs. šŸ“š Offering crowd and palate pleasing dishes from morning to noon, and night.

SAMPLES 🌟

Breakfast ā˜€ļø

Break the fast with Geechee Egg Rice, Sausage and Grits and On the Run Breakfast Sandwiches.

Lunch 🄪

Dig into Turkey Burgers, Tuna Melts, and Ramen Chicken Noddle Soup.

Dinner šŸ½ļø

Welcome friends and family home with filling, mouthwatering dishes like Grilled ā€œPokeā€ Chops, Chicken Mafe and ā€œThe Poor Man’s Mealā€.

Desserts šŸŖ

Sweeten meals with delights such as Ma’s goodie bars, Warm Sticky Apple Pudding and Lemon Snowball Cookies.

Filled with inviting and tasty food that won’t break the bank, illustrated with over 100 color photos, Make Do with What You Have allows you to enjoy great meals every day. ✨

Here’s the deal: New York Times bestselling author Kardea Brown shares over 100 budget-friendly recipes that transform simple kitchen staples into gourmet meals, drawing on her single-parent upbringing to show readers how to create crowd-pleasing dishes from breakfast to dessert without breaking the bank. Perfect for home cooks who want delicious, practical meals that prove resourcefulness is the secret ingredient to great cooking!

Wild Scottish Charm (The Enchanted Highlands Book 8)

Tricia O’Malley

NEW RELEASE

Witch Romances

She’s hiding something. He sees too much. And in Loren Brae, secrets have a way of rising to the surface. šŸ“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æ

Faelan Fletcher never stays in one place too long. 🦊 She knows what happens when a town turns against someone like her. But something about Loren Brae feels different. The land hums with old magic. The people watch her too closely. And the wounded fox at her side refuses to leave.

Luch Carmichael recognizes power when he sees it. šŸ’š A doctor by trade, a guardian by blood, he knows Faelan isn’t just the new vet—she’s something more. But she keeps her secrets locked up tight, refusing to trust the very place meant to welcome her. And in Loren Brae, turning away from magic is never an option. ✨

The loch is restless. The old ways are waking. 🌊 And Faelan will have to decide—keep running, or stand and fight for the first place that’s ever felt like home.

A slow-burn Scottish romantasy filled with folklore, found family, and a love that refuses to let go. šŸ’•

What drew me in: Tricia O’Malley continues The Enchanted Highlands series with this slow-burn Scottish romantasy where a veterinarian with magical secrets and a mysterious wounded fox meets a doctor who serves as guardian of old magic in a town where the loch is restless and ancient powers are awakening. Perfect for fans of Celtic folklore, found family, and romances where running from your power is no longer an option!



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