Category: Horror
Start the Weekend with a Bang 💥
February 23, 2024 | Filled under Horror, Romance, true Crime, YA Fantasy, YA Fiction |
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Don’t miss the Occult Horror, The Haunting of Sunshine House by Dominika Best. **FREE Right Now!
Once an exclusive Hollywood hotel catering to the likes of Rudolf Valentino and other great stars of the Silent Film Era, the Bockerman Hotel now is the Sunshine House, an assisted living home for seniors. And its residents are dying…in droves.
“Excellent read nice twists and turns. Story doesn’t draw out into boring fillers and keeps you interested. Ready for next book.”-Amazon Reader
“When I picked this up I had never heard of this author. This book was so good that I’m now going to have to pick up the rest in the series. Highly recommended.”-Amazon Reader
“Big cast of characters, a surprising killer with ties to WWII, a detective who faints at the smell of death and a psychic investigator whose own abilities came with a measure of pain. Lots of old Hollywood lore. Good characters–and some snarky observations about how even medical professionals can dismiss older people.”-READER
Grab your copy of the New True Crime Mystery, Anthrax to Zodiac: A Snarky PI Delves into the Most Notorious Unsolved Mysteries of the Past 150 Years by Denise Diana Huddle.
BIOLOGICAL ATTACKS, KIDNAPPINGS, HIJACKINGS, HORRIFIC MURDERS THAT ROCKED THE NATION—AND WERE NEVER SOLVED From A to Z, Huddle lays out the events and evidence and tests theories. As details of the crimes that have haunted America for over 100 years emerge… You be the judge. Who did it?
“I enjoy true crime stories. The stories are well known, mysterious and unsolved. Good facts and interesting points of view. All together good read.”-READER
“This was a really interesting and eye opening read. I have always had a bit of an obsession with true crime and this was a really cool read about some of the most famous true crimes.”-READER
“I just picked up the book, but I’m hooked. Well written, objective, with a bit of humor, Anthrax to Zodiac has me stealing time during the day to continue reading the book. Interesting, clever and witty this book is worth the read.”-Amazon Reader
Fall in love with the feel-good Romance, New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village by Michelle Vernal. ONLY $1.99!
Heartbroken after a break-up, thirty-two-year-old Imogen Kelly flees Dublin city and escapes back home to the sleepy village of Emerald Bay. But arriving on the sweeping drive there’s a surprise in store.
“A must read!… This feel-good romance is truly heart-warming… Such a cute read! I started and finished in one day – what can I say? Emerald Bay pulled me in.”
“Beautiful… I binged this… It was such an easy story to dive into and get lost in… Made me want to instantly hop on a plane to Ireland.” @sarahinreaderland
“Heart-warming… Wonderfully charming… makes me want to pack my bags and move… I highly recommend.” Avonna Loves Genres
Escape into an YA Fantasy, Lady Tanglewood: A Serving Magic Story by Toni Cabell. FREE!
Nari feels unsettled as she rides toward her fiancé’s stronghold. She knows the rumors about Arrowood. Forbidden magic. Illegal crossbreeding. Strange howls in the night. Should she go through with the wedding anyway?
“This is easily the best series I have read in quite some time!” (Amazon)
“Skillfully plotted books packed full of magic, mayhem, and a plethora of dark secrets…” (The Wishing Shelf)
“The trauma and dramatic events of this story is heart wrenching. The battle between good and evil leads to an uncertain and adventurous journey.”-Amazon Reader
“A definite tease, well-written to draw the reader to the story. It’s going to be an interesting adventure as Nari finds her path and justice for her parents’ deaths. Thank you for your time, talent and the story!”-Amazon Reader
Perfect Reads to Start Your Week!
February 12, 2024 | Filled under Horror, Paranormal, Romance, Romantic Comedy, YA Fantasy, YA Fiction |
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Download the pulse-pounding YA Adventure, Feathers of the Phoenix: The Atlantean Horse by Cheryl Carpinello. ONLY $.99!
One Epic Task
The Task: Retrieve the Five Feathers of the Phoenix to raise Atlantis so its people can return home.
The Chosen: Cousins Rosa & Jerome embark upon a perilous and personal quest to retrieve the first Feather. Rosa’s special gift, kept far in the Past, will be revealed, and Jerome will discover his.
The Opponents: The Four Deadly Horsemen of the Apocalypse will stop at nothing, not even murder, to possess the Feathers.
“Danger, excitement and adventure are lurking around every corner. If you have a middle grade reader, and have not yet introduced them to this world of interactive reading…what are you waiting for? They will simply love these books. Highly recommend.”-Amazon reader
“This is a fun and quick read. I liked the storyline and it definitely sets up for future adventures in the series. I think it’s a great read for middle grade readers.”-Amazon Reader
Don’t miss the Paranormal Thriller, HAUNT by Award-Winning Author, S.Graham.
Can they escape the clutches of a haunting past, or will they unleash an ancient curse that lurks within the shadows? Prepare to be captivated as you join eager guests on an unforgettable journey where the line between the living and the dead blurs.
“S. Graham has done it again! Her second book, Haunt is an expertly written, haunted tale. The words and story flow so easily. I really enjoyed every chapter, learning the characters, their stories, the troubled history behind who haunts the home. Little twists and turns throughout the entire book kept my attention from start to finish!”-READER
“Great book! It keeps your attention from beginning to end. Yet another paranormal masterpiece.”-READER
“In the second book from S. Graham, more creepy surprises await! This was a definite page turner and I could imagine being there in the house with all the scary things happening!! Great read, highly recommend it!” -Amazon Reader
Escape into a Small Town Romance, Cupcake: The Fluffy Cupcake by Katie Mettner. ONLY $.99!
Futile first dates, cupcake competitions, and mean girls offer this romantic comedy laugh-out-loud moments and just enough tension to make you believe in true love again. Join Haylee and Brady on their journey of love, laughter, and cupcakes!
“I enjoyed this simple and sweet book! There’s a little steam and lots of swoony moments. It was a treat to get lost in an easy read that didn’t over complicate a love story.”-READER
“Mettner has done it again! This contemporary romance has the right mixture of romance, some sex but not overmuch so this isn’t a book that falls into another genre, the perfectly imperfect people who are perfect for each other, the scrumptious bakery of pure delight, a fair, a bake off and attempted murder. “-READER
“I absolutely love Brady and Haylee’s story. From the start to the end. She’s perfectly imperfect. Brady is totally a swoon worthy hero who will swoop you off your feet.”-READER
Grab the perfect February Rom-Com, Snowed in on Valentine’s Day by Alana Highbury. ONLY $2.99
Realizing she’s a serial dater, Hazel vows to take a break from dating and focus on her career. But when a blizzard traps her with her grumpy neighbor, tempers flare as passions rise.
“A cute and quick read with the ultimate Mr. Grumpy Pants and forced proximity trope … I read it in one day, due to both the easy flow and the entertaining plot.” — Reedsy Discovery review
“Alana Highbury sketches such a sweet romance in the way her characters celebrate Valentine’s Day … And what could be a predictable rom-com, turns out to be unexpected and heart-warming. Love it and looking forward to more!” — Booksprout review
“This was a very sweet sunshine meets grumpy, slow-burn falling in love story with a hea. I would recommend it to everyone who enjoys a love story between characters who have real-life issues going on.” — Booksprout review
5 Books to Get You Halloween Ready
October 13, 2023 | Filled under Horror, Mystery Thriller, Thriller |
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Dive into a page-turning Vampire Romance, Wings in the Night by New York Times Bestselling Author, Maggie Shayne.
This is where vampire romance was born! Get this special anniversary edition that includes books 1 through 3 of the genre-shaping, still ongoing Wings in the Night series.
“Maggie Shayne is better than chocolate. She satisfies every wicked craving.” — bestselling author Suzanne Forster
“I loved these books and I’m just dying to read more from Maggie Shaynes Wings in the Night Series. I now have them all…” -Amazon Reader
“I love Maggie Shayne and she makes this vampires so lovable that you wish they were your family. The series is terrific and I never want it to end.” -READER
“Love this series so far. Book 11 and I’m still hooked. I love the way Maggie Shayne writes. Always wondering were the story will take me next.” -Amazon Reviewer
Hang on tight for the new Suspense Anthology, A Long Dark Road: Selected Tales of Suspense by Joan Hall Hovey.
Selected Tales of Suspense containing 5 short stories and a novella
“Joan Hall Hovey knows suspense. She keeps it simmering in every scene she writes and knows just the right moments to turn up the heat. She also knows character creating richly layered people to populate her stories, sometimes with no more than a single sentence stocked with perfectly chosen description words or phrases… terrific suspense .” James Hankins, author of Brothers and Bones
“Taut plotting, great characters, and chilling suspense. Abook you can’t put down, exhibits a master’s touch. Alfred Hitchcock would be smiling. – Book Pleasures Review, Steve Moore
“Spine-tingling from a master storyteller…Impossible to put down…” Amazon
“This book is page turner for sure. I have read all of Joan Hall Hovey’s books, and can say she is a Canadian Treasure!” -Amazon Reader
Satisfy your craving with this Ghost Mystery, Fatal Storm by Lee Driver.
Ghost Hunters and a reporter spend the night in an old mansion. Ghosts were the least of their worries!
“A very inventive and captivating tale, with good character development and plot twists.” -READER
“A strange and very good read… This one has Dagger, Sara, Padre, Skizzy, Sheila, Venus, Josh, Flea, a man named Jensen, another man named Walker, a girl named Julie, another girl named Colleen, two skeletons in a dried up well, a portal, thunderstorms, murder and Dagger and Sara trying to figure the whole thing out.” -Amazon reader
“What I love about this series is that even though Sara is a shapeshifter–as far as she knows she’s the only one–it’s nothing like the currently popular Urban Fantasy genre with vampires, demons, witches, etc. This is first and foremost a mystery…” -Reviewer
Don’t miss this nail-biting read!
Get lost in the Mystery Suspense, Terror at Thunder Ridge: A Parker Williams Mystery by Susan M Viemeister
Veterinarian Abigail Fisher has no idea of the havoc that will ensue after she rescues a stuffed wolf from the dumpster. Eerie howls, sightings of a large, unidentified animal, and a mysterious man and his wolf dog are soon followed by bizarre deaths. Detective Parker Williams gets more than he bargained for as he investigates the strange killings. As the body count rises, Parker finds himself in a desperate race against time to stop the killings- before it’s too late!
“Absolute thriller! This story had me scared and nervous all the same time, but still couldn’t put it down!” -Reviewer
“Sit in the shade on your porch- not in the dark!- and spend an afternoon at Thunder Ridge.” Amazon Reader
“A truly entertaining read. Lots of foreshadowing, mystery and unanticipated resolution. Found it difficult to put down as I couldn’t wait to turn a page. This is a terrific sophomore creation by Ms. Viemeister. I highly recommend Terror at Thunder Ridge.” ~D.M.
Pick up the perfect Horror tale, Crossbow Creek: Book One, Dead Bridesmaids by Andrew Pinon.
A dark, sexy, and twisted thriller that follows six friends celebrating a bachelorette party who are targeted by maniacal human traffickers and a crossbow-weilding maniac.
“A thrilling page-turner!”, “Unpredictable, bad-ass, and fun!”, “Suspenseful and eerily real”, “Couldn’t put it down”, and Reedsy said “Five Stars! A Must Read!”
“I found myself not being able to put this down because I NEEDED to know how it all played out. But I did only read it while it was light out because it gave me the heebie jeebies. So that should be enough to tell you what type of thriller this is!” – – REEDSY
“The author writes unpredictable thriller/horror with a hefty dose of humor and edge and skin crawling suspense. The book is a nail biting page turner and you have no idea how the story will end and what his characters will do.” -READER
Horror, Suspense, and Thrillers in October!
October 1, 2023 | Filled under Crime Thriller, Horror, Paranormal, supernatural, Suspense, Thriller |
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Dive into a page-turning Psychic Suspense, Anasazi Medium: A Rachel Blackstone Paranormal Mystery by GG Collins. ONLY $.99!
Eight of the nine signs signaling the end of the Fourth World of the Hopi have come to pass. The ninth is hurtling toward Earth!
“Collins creates a world that breathes these legends into existence … ” — Readers’ Favorite
“Anasazi Medium is another shining example of the series with Hopi lore, an apocalyptic background, mystery, and adventure.” — Readers’ Favorite
“Collins has done her research into Native American culture and values, and it shows. I highly recommend Anasazi Medium. Trust me. You won’t be able to put it down.” — Mark Scott Piper, Reviewer
“I found the concept of a paranormal mystery intriguing. I wasn’t disappointed. Collins had me from the opening paragraph and kept me captivated through to the very end.” -READER
Hang on tight for the Supernatural Suspense, The Wantland Files by Lara Bernhardt. ONLY $.99!
*Oklahoma Book Awards for Best Fiction finalist
She sees dead people. He doesn’t believe in ghosts. The X-Files meets Ghost Hunters in this supernatural suspense series!
“The Wantland Files gripped me from the beginning and didn’t let go. Filled with suspense, romance, and mystery, this novel has all the right elements to keep you guessing until the end.”–Tamara Grantham, RONE-award-winning author of the Fairy MD series
“If you love ghost stories then this book is for you. Kimberly is a gifted woman who is trying to help people. Sterling is a non believer who drives her crazy. The adventure is fast and keeps you reading long into the night. Can not wait to read the next book in this series. Highly recommend.” -Amazon Reader
“The mystery-thriller grabs you, then takes the time to develop the characters and their relationships before plunging on. And the relationships are as much of the story as the creepiness.” -Amazon Reader
Satisfy your creepy craving with this exceptional Horror, GRAY: The Firebrand Trilogy Book One by David Kettlehake. ONLY $.99!
GRAY – where the young battle for survival against the savage creatures they are destined to become.
“Kettlehake refrains from filling each chapter with gory scenes reminiscent of World War Z, instead showing Scout, Lord, and their cohorts in a distinctly human light … A stylish and compassionate tale …” – Kirkus Reviews
“David Kettlehake’s Gray is a roller-coaster ride of suspense and horror for YA fans. Follow Scout and a small group of friends as they survive a world destroyed by catastrophic flooding and a shorted life expectancy known as GRAY. Kettlehake delivers a thriller with an original plot!” -Johnnie Bernhard, author of A Good Girl, How We Came to Be, and Sisters of the Undertow
“Mr. Kettlehake creates a very descriptive, unique dystopian future. I cannot wait to see where book 2 takes us; I’m downloading it immediately!” -Amazon Reader
Get lost in the Mystery Thriller, The Girl in Room 16: A Darcy Hunt FBI Mystery by Eva Sparks **ONLY $.99
Small towns harbor big secrets, and as Darcy peels back the layers of Miller Grove’s past, some of the residents start to get nervous. Never one to back down, Darcy must call on every bit of her training and experience as the investigation takes a sharp turn and forces her to confront a harrowing past she thought had finally let her go.
“Wow, this book grabbed me and wouldn’t let me go! A real nail-biter, and siting on the edge of my seat.” -READER
“This was my first book by Eva Sparks. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Well developed characters, and for those of you who like a good, clean read, this fits the bill. If you like mystery and intrigue, you’ll like this book.”-Amazon Reader
“…this series had me hooked since i finishing the first chapter all the way through to the end this book had so many surprises. I thought I figured out who was unsub was but it just kept on throwing me with twist and turns…” -READER
Pick up the perfect Murder Mystery, The Perfect Lie by Jo Spain. ONLY $.99!
He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder. Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband’s murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect. But it was all built on the perfect lie.
“Grabs from the explosive opening chapter and pulls you in deeper with every page – a top-notch thriller…”―T. M. Logan
“The Perfect Lie had me completely fooled – such a brilliantly twisted plot that I just couldn’t work out. And on top of that Jo Spain is still making us care so much about the characters. I loved this book and it deserves to fly to the top of the charts”
“From its killer premise to the jaw-dropping pay-off, The Perfect Lie delivers on every single level. Such a clear, confident voice drives the most compelling of plots. Be warned, once you start reading, you won’t put it down again until you unravel the twisted truth. A sure-fire smash hit!”―Caz Frear
September 20, 2023 | Filled under Adult Fantasy, Dark Humor, Fantasy, Horror, Satire |
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Today’s Featured Book is the award-winning Horror, The Green-Eyed Monster by Mike Robinson.
One strange town, two strange and eerily similar bestselling authors — and an investigation into a murder that opens dark, supernatural secrets.
WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Horror Fiction
Editor’s Choice at HorrorNovelReviews.com: “Among the Top 10 Horror Novels of All-Time”
“Literary horror… Every page is full of insight, matched only by the high standard of the writing.” ~ Tom Conrad, The Indie Pendant
“Absolutely magnificent.” ~ Shannon McGrew, Nightmarish Conjurings
“Mike Robinson has written a beautiful piece of work and I recommend it to thrill seekers with a strong stomach and an open mind (I love my gore but I know that’s not for everyone). Really this is a book that you just have to dive into. It’s not something you casually read.” -READER
Thought-provoking, smartly written and unputdownable, SLADE by Robb Grindstaff.
An unlikely celebrity with a self-help book becomes a reluctant spiritual guru to the Hollywood elite, spawning a cult he wants nothing to do with.
“This is a story that lingers on. …incredible wit and flawless storytelling is just what our world needs right now.”~ EC Stilson, author of “Two More Years,” “The Golden Sky,” and “Homeless in Hawaii”
“…a unique attempt, using an unusual style and format, to pinpoint and highlight both the light and dark sides of the human psyche. Slade is an incredibly powerful and thought-provoking story… This is a fantastic book on many levels and I can highly recommend it.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 Stars)
“An incredible novel…a refreshing, innovative and skillful tour de force.” ~ Jonas Saul, bestselling author of 40 novels, including the million-selling “Sarah Roberts” series
Today’s Featured Romance is the Sweet Christian Romance, Lavender Sky by Denise Janette Bruneau.
A story of three people with regret, sadness, and hopelessness who discover God’s love, second chances and redemption.
“One of the most beautifully written books I have ever read! Powerful message of faith, hope, and second chances! I started reading and did not put down until I was finished.” -Reviewer
“This book pulls you in from the first page! I read it in two days. I think that everyone can connect with the characters’ feelings and stories in one way or another. I can’t wait for more books from this author.” -Amazon Reader
“I truly enjoyed this book and I binge read it in 2 days. Great first book by Dr. Denise Bruneau…There is an obvious power of prayer in this book and it left me just feeling good. I can’t wait for the next one!” -READER
Today’s Featured Freebie is the Fantasy Retelling, Wolves and Daggers: A Red Riding Hood Retelling by New York Times Bestselling Author, Melanie Karsak. Now FREE!
To help her get the problem in hand, Queen Victoria appoints Clemeny a temporary partner, Sir Richard Lionheart, a werewolf with a knightly history and a tendency to be far too flirtatious for either of their good.
Can Clemeny trust him to help her chase down the monsters they’re hunting?
“Well written with great characters the story grabs you right away and holds you till the end. I started the next book as soon as I finished the first, then continued to finish all the books out in this series” Diana, Amazon Reviewer
“Fast paced, very exciting. Werewolves watch for a new threat to your hides. Little Red is one little feisty package who kicks major tail” Doris, Amazon Reviewer
“I couldn’t get enough of this story and these characters” Seraphia, Amazon Reviewer
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