Monthly Archives: May 2014
Kick Back, Grab your Kindle and Relax
May 31, 2014 | Filled under Kindle Books |
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It’s finally the weekend. Kick back, grab your Kindle and relax.
Dark Comedy. A village undertaker decides, along with cronies, to supplement his pension by cashing in on the wealthy old population. Wickedly funny.
Keira Allen has a decision to make. Convinced she is about to be diagnosed with a debilitating disease, she is out for her first and probably last one night stand. At a popular club she picks out the lucky man and goes to him. As she chats with him, another man sits at their table. She tries ignoring him at first, but begins to find him intriguing. Which man should she choose, if either? On the face of it, a meaningless decision. In this case, however, if she doesn’t get together with the right man, neither she nor he will live to see middle age. And a noteworthy side effect: neither will well over a billion other people on the planet. Bret Larsen is a virologist and he, too, has a decision to make on which research project to pursue. If he chooses poorly, then a killer pandemic will spread across the world unchecked. And he will choose poorly unless Keira can push him in the right direction. Only if she makes the right choice tonight can that happen. She, of course, has no idea of this. Fate doesn’t alert us to its upcoming cruelty until it’s too late. But with so much on the line, fate has decided to temper its ruthlessness a tad. Keira will have three chances to get it right.
Episode 1 of There Was a House saga, a continuing story of revenge and redemption. Fueled by rage and disgust, Phoenix runs away from home. The situation there had become unbearable. In fact, things couldn’t get any worse. But they do. Betrayed in New York by a boy who she thought was a new friend, she finds herself taken prisoner by a low-class pimp. Then, when she thinks she’s on her way to her first seedy trick, Phoenix winds up locked in a limo with no way out. She wakes up in an illegal brothel in New Orleans. Phoenix vows she will find a way to destroy Antoine, the owner of the brothel. Instead of being Antoine’s prostitute, she’ll become his lover, his confidante, and pretty soon, his manager. And then, when he least suspects it, she’ll bring the entire house down. She better be damn good. There will only be one chance. **Content Warning: This book contains adult themes and scenes that deal with a difficult topic.
My mother was taken from me when I was just a girl. She disappeared into nothing, leaving us no answers, no clues, and no closure. Ten years on and my life has never been the same. My brother is withdrawn and angry, caught up in a world of drugs and pain. My father barely speaks.
Then I meet Nate. Champion Motocross Racer. Bad boy. Married. He will soon become my everything. There’s only one problem with that. He’s not mine to have. Our relationship isn’t right. Our love is forbidden. Nate teaches me to breathe again. He teaches me to laugh. But most of all he teaches me that regardless of the pain I’ve lived through, that there is, in fact, Life After Taylah.
A sexy, emotional read. 4.8 out of 5 Stars.
SILVER MEDAL, 2014 Independent Publisher (“IPPY”) Book Awards. Every spy has a beginning, and for Colonel Aleksandr Talanov of the KGB, that moment occurs one summery night in 1985 on the Costa del Sol, at the height of Cold War tensions between the Americans and Soviets. As a signatory to the Biological Weapons Treaty of 1972, the United States had already destroyed its military stockpiles of weaponized pathogens. The Soviet Union, however, responded differently to the signing of that treaty. They created a network of forty-seven top-secret production facilities spread across Russia. Called Biopreparat, it was the largest biological weapons program in history. So when a scientist from one of those facilities decides to defect, Talanov has the assigned task of bringing him back. But after tracking the scientist and his family to Spain, Talanov is betrayed and the scientist and his family are murdered. The only survivor is their teenage daughter, Noya — short for Noyabŕ — in English, “November” — and what happens in an impulsive moment changes the course of Talanov’s life by placing him in a desperate race to save Noya from the deadliest and most vicious adversary he will ever encounter: the KGB.
Return to 1971 Seattle in this coming-of-age story.
Bereaved biographer Alex Forbes goes to war-ravaged Croatia to research the life of celebrity artist Zenobia de Braganza and finds herself at the centre of a family conflict over a disputed inheritance. At the Kaštela Visoko Alex uncovers a mutilated photograph, stolen letters and a story of indeterminate gender, passion and betrayal. But can she believe what she is being told? In order to discover the truth about Zenobia, Alex travels to Istria, Venice, New York and London and, in working through the narrative of Zenobia’s life, Alex begins to make sense of her own and finds joy and love in a new relationship.
THE DEVIL’S BREATH is the 5th novel in Emily Kimelman’s Bestselling Sydney Rye Series of mysteries. This series feature a strong female protagonist and her canine best friend, Blue. It is recommended for the 18+ who enjoy some violence, don’t mind dirty language, and are up for a dash of sex. Not to mention an awesome, rollicking good mystery! One of Sydney Rye’s dearest friends, Hugh Defry, has been accused of brutally murdering his business partner. All the evidence points to Hugh and he has no memory of that night. But Sydney refuses to believe that Hugh is capable of such violence. Called to investigate by Robert Maxim, a man she has, until now, considered her greatest enemy, Sydney flies to Miami searching for the real killer. Her investigation leads her from the mansions of Star Island to the depths of the Everglades. Rye’s suspicions are raised when she learns that Robert Maxim not only wants to work together, but also wants to build a friendship. She doesn’t begin to understand Maxim’s motives until her former lover, Dan, arrives in Miami to tell her a devastating secret. As more people from her past turn up, and not knowing whom to trust, Sydney begins to recognize that her personal fight for justice has become much more than she’d ever imagined. Sydney is pushed towards making a decision that will change not just her life, but possibly the future of crime fighting.
A first-hand account of author Eli Cody’s comic misadventures as a member of the infamous group of lottery winners whose “survivor clause” resulted in headline-making murder and mayhem during the late-1980’s.
Where Does Jesus Christ Fit in a UFO Universe?
May 31, 2014 | Filled under Uncategorized |
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Where Does Jesus Christ Fit in a UFO Universe?
The answer may surprise you. The answer may change you.
ALIEN: Examining Jesus Christ in a UFO Universe, a NEW release from Amazon bestselling author, Jeff Bennington, will take you on a journey of research and spiritual discovery that is timely and familiar. With the rise of UFO accounts and alien abductions, many people are wondering where Jesus Christ fits in a UFO universe? This book endeavors to answer that question by examining fascinating accounts in the bible and other ancient texts that are remarkably similar to today’s UFO and alien encounters.
After following the History Channel’s Ancient Alien program, Jeff began researching the bible and other ancient texts used by ancient astronaut theorists. Initially, he set out to prove that Jesus fit into their premise–that humans are descendants of an alien race–but that’s not what he found. What he actually discovered will blow your mind.
One reviewer stated, “I absolutely LOVED this book and highly recommend it! Whether you do or don’t consider yourself a Christian, you should read this book. But if you are a Christian with an interest in aliens and UFO’s, then you MUST read this book! Alien: Examining Jesus Christ in a UFO Universe offers a very compelling and philosophical argument involving modern UFO/alien concepts against what was documented in Scripture. You might be shocked at how similar they are.” ~ Jason Sheroan
Another reviewer said, “Jeff survived [his journey], and has returned with a “gift” to the community. In Mr. Bennington’s case “the gift” is his book, Alien: Examining Jesus Christ in a UFO Universe. I have read the entire Bible many times, but in Mr. Bennington’s book found several passages I had overlooked. I also found passages familiar to me, but was challenged to consider them in a new light. Mr. Bennington is not an evangelizer for his findings. He merely presents them for what they are: a gift and resource to fellow searchers. I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a good read, filled with interesting ideas and well researched material.” ~ Marsha Blacklidge.
If you are intrigued or puzzled by the ideas suggested in the popular cable programs, you will find Alien: Examining Jesus Christ in a UFO Universe, a very informative and entertaining must read.Where does Jesus Christ fit in a UFO universe? You decide… after reading the book.
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Beautifully Crafted Historical Romance
May 30, 2014 | Filled under Historical Romance |
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One Amazon reader calls today’s beautifully crafted historical romance, “A fantastically crafted tale of romance, intrigue, and adventure…” Grab your copy of Breaking Ties: First Book of the Lost Colony Series by Jo Grafford. It already boasts an impressive 4.5 star rating.
A Brief Synopsis About Breaking Ties:
Intelligent and well ahead of her times, ROSE PAYNE’S world is shattered after a secret betrothal to the duke’s son costs her job as a clerk in his father’s household. Desperate for work, she signs up for a risky overseas venture and sails for the New World, vowing never again fall for a wealthy gentleman.
Returning from a diplomatic tour in London, CHIEF MANTEO is bewitched by the elusive, fiery-haired ship clerk and determined to overcome her distrust. He contrives a daring plan to win her heart – a plan he prays will protect her from a chilling conspiracy involving murder, blood money, and a betrayal of their fledgling colony so terrifying it can only be revealed in BREAKING TIES.
A story of hope and sacrifice, love and betrayal, despair and tremendous courage.
About the Author:
Jo is a mega reader of all genres and loves to indulge in marathon showings of Big Bang Theory, CSI, NCIS, and Castle. Her favorite books are full of rich history, Native Americans, and creatures from the otherworld – an occasional dragon, vampire, or time traveler. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and From the Heart Romance Writers RWA Chapter.
Follow Jo at JoGrafford.com, facebook.com/JoGraffordAuthor, and twitter.com/jografford.
What the Readers Are Saying About Breaking Ties:
“BREAKING TIES captured my fascination from the very first paragraph in the preface…vividly brought to life with Ms. Grafford’s storytelling mastery.” -Amazon Reviewer
“After reading BREAKING TIES, I am convinced Jo Grafford is of the best authors of our time. I’m anxiously awaiting the continuation of The Lost Colony Series and will be sure not to miss any other stories she pens.” — Wendi
“Wonderful! Intricately woven story full of love, relationships, travel, excitement, history… The unfolding love story will keep you turning the pages…” –Becky Johnson
Don’t hesitate to snag your copy of the beautifully crafted historical romance, Breaking Ties.
Spectacular Teen Dystopian Fantasy
May 29, 2014 | Filled under YA Fantasy |
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Escape into the first book of the explosive four part Woodlands Saga, a spectacular dystopian fantasy, The Woodlands by Lauren Nicolle Taylor. It currently has a 4.4 star rating with 210 reviews. “It seems so rare these days to find a dystopian with an original vein in it. The Woodlands Succeeds.” – Author Pauline Creeden
A Little About The Woodlands:
When being unique puts you in danger and speaking your mind can be punishable by death, you might find yourself fighting to survive. Sixteen-year-old Rosa lives in one of the eight enclosed cities of The Woodlands. Everyone must abide by the law or face harsh punishment. Rosa’s inability to conform and obey the rules brands her a leper and no one wants to be within two feet of her, until she meets Joseph. He’s blonde, fair-skinned, green-eyed, and the laid-back complete opposite of Rosa. She’s never met anyone quite like him, and she knows that spells danger.
People used to think being unique was one of the most treasured of traits to have. Now, the Superiors, who ruthlessly control the concrete cities with an iron fist, are obsessed with creating a ‘raceless’ race. When the Superiors continue to abuse their power by collecting young girls for use in their secret, high-tech breeding program, they have no idea that one of those girls has somehow managed to make friends even she didn’t know she had. And one man will stop at nothing to save her
About the Author:
Daughter of a Malaysian nuclear physicist father and an Australian doctor mother, Lauren Nicolle Taylor was expected to follow the science career path. And she did, for a while, completing a Health Science degree with Honors in obstetrics and gynecology. But there was always a niggling need to create which led to many artistic adventures. When Lauren found herself drawn to the computer, she sat down and poured all of her emotions and pent up creative energy into writing The Woodlands. Lauren took the advice of ‘write what you know’ and twisted it into a romantic, dystopian adventure!
What Fans Are Saying of The Woodlands:
“The author’s use of color to represent the characters is poetic. Each character is dynamic, and they compliment one another like a well conducted orchestra.” –P. Creeden
“This book was fantastic! Spectacular! It had everything I look for in a book: Action, Adventure, and even romance! The plot was well thought-out and very interesting to read. All in all, I think this book is a big success!” –Jocelyn S.
If you haven’t grabbed the spectacular dystopian fantasy, The Woodlands, now’s the time.
Heart-Pounding Crime Thriller
May 28, 2014 | Filled under Crime Thriller |
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Crime thriller fans, check out today’s terrifyingly relevant novel, MALICIOUS. This heart-pounding crime thriller will keep you intrigued and turning the pages. With a 4.2 star rating and over 200 reviews, this is one to put on your must-read list.
A Little About MALICIOUS:
‘Cover up your webcams…or suffer the consequences.’
He calls himself the Slave Master. He spies on women through their computer webcams. Then he blackmails those who unknowingly reveal their secrets to him. His last victim was brutally murdered. Now he’s targeting the cop in charge of the investigation. To him she’s the perfect prey – because she has secrets of her own.
About the Author:
James Raven has been a journalist and television executive for most of his working life. Until recently he ran his own television production company. He’s now a full-time author with a number of books to his name.
What Readers Are Saying About MALICIOUS:
“If this thriller does not give you the willies and make you want to never turn on your computer again, nothing will. James Raven has expertly woven a twisted tale that comes a little too close to reality. Suspenseful, heart-pounding and all too real. Superb!” READERS’ FAVORITE REVIEWS
“Malicious is terrifyingly relevant. The book grabs you on so many levels; but at its core it’s simply a fantastic and fulfilling murder mystery” EDITOR, FREEBOOKSY
“This is a chilling story, superbly written, with captivating and unique characters” NANCY SILK REVIEWS BLOG
Pick up your copy of the terrifyingly relevant crime thriller, MALICIOUS.
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