Where Awesome Book Readers Meet Awesome Writers
About One in 8 billion. My lifelong journey
How would you handle roller-coaster experiences from a land of turbulence to a land of opportunity?
All Betti Pasternak needed was a chance to make it in the United States with her family. Join her on her life story of hardship and humor, loss and success, from Soviet Union to America. The American Dream is alive and well in Betti’s gripping autobiography ONE IN 8 BILLION: My Lifelong Journey.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About The Secrets of Reality, Concepts of Consciousness by M.G. Hawking, Jenna Wolfe Ph.D.
Special Edition Anthology. “All matter originates and exists only by virtue of the existence of consciousness. The mind is the matrix of all matter.” —Max Planck, originator of Quantum Mechanics, Nobel Laureate. We perceive, conceptualize, and interact with what we call “reality” through our consciousness, and consciousness is the mystery of mysteries. Consciousness is the thing most directly known to us, and, in the assessment of scholars, from philosophers to physicists, it is the only thing directly known to us. The vast tapestry of the energy-matter “reality” that surrounds us seems far less mysterious, even though less directly known. Scientific research has provided remarkable new windows into the secrets of reality, revealing it to be composed of an infinite number of threads of consciousness.
“The world is a construct of our mind’s sensations, perceptions, beliefs, memories. It is convenient to regard it as existing objectively on its own. But it certainly does not.” —Erwin Schrödinger, Nobel Laureate
“The so-called miraculous powers of a great master are a natural accompaniment to his exact understanding of subtle laws that operate in the inner cosmos of consciousness.” —Yogananda (A.D. 1893-1952)
This book contains an exploration of consciousness and its most advanced abilities as revealed through accounts of explorer M.G. Hawking’s experiences in an ancient village deep in the vast frozen fortress of the Himalayas. Explore first-hand narratives of demonstrations of psychokinetic and extrasensory abilities, and in-depth descriptions of the esoteric knowledge that enabled the attainment of such exceptional powers.
“The so-called miraculous powers of a great master are a natural accompaniment to his exact understanding of subtle laws that operate in the inner cosmos of consciousness.” —Yogananda (A.D. 1893-1952)
Advanced abilities of consciousness enable a person to influence a physical system without direct physical interaction, a capacity increasing recognized in the academic and scientific communities as part of the field of human ability. Although widely acknowledged in India, Nepal, Tibet and various Himalayan areas of Asia, paranormal abilities have in the Western World been largely disregarded by the general population. However, in the scientific community the perception is very different. For example, the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research program pursues an agenda of studying the interaction of human consciousness with the physical world to enable a better understanding of the role of consciousness in the establishment of “reality.”
“Atoms or elementary particles themselves are not real; they form a world of potentialities or possibilities rather than one of things or facts.” —Werner Heisenberg, Nobel Laureate
As entertaining as it is enlightening, this is an incomparable book for anyone seeking enlarged knowledge and personal power. 2023 Edition, Nine Book Exploratory Anthology, e-reader page count 265 (estimated, actual count varies depending on the reading device used). A Kindle Unlimited Book. For more information, please see the book’s Amazon page. Thank you.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About The Poisonous Banana by Rhoda De-Diadem
In “Poisonous Banana” Margaret is a strikingly beautiful and intelligent woman navigating a treacherous job market that preys on her vulnerabilities.
Despite her resourceful nature and determination to succeed, she finds herself repeatedly confronted by predatory hiring managers who exploit her challenging upbringing.
When she seeks guidance from Susana, a retired security officer, Margaret learns the cautionary tale of “The Poisonous Banana,” which inspires her to take control of her narrative and turn the tables on those who would take advantage of her.
As Margaret embarks on a new job opportunity with Edward, the second-in-command at a promising company, she devises a daring plan to expose his true intentions. Meeting him under the guise of a professional encounter, she sets up hidden cameras in the hotel room to capture incriminating evidence of his predatory behavior.
What begins as a calculated trap quickly spirals into a high-stakes game of manipulation and deceit, forcing Margaret to confront not only Edward’s ambitions but also her own moral boundaries.
When Margaret releases the shocking footage of their encounter, framing it as an act of exploitation, she ignites a media firestorm that leads to Edward’s downfall. But as she ascends to power within the company and gains a seat at the Joint National Forum, dark shadows from Edward’s past begin to loom over her newfound success.
With enemies lurking in the shadows and her own conscience weighing heavily on her, Margaret must navigate a dangerous landscape where betrayal and revenge threaten to unravel everything she has fought for.
In this gripping tale of empowerment and survival, nothing is as it seems, and every choice could lead to unexpected consequences.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About Still Waters Run Deep by Rhoda De-Diadem
In a captivating narrative where the threads of love and sorrow are intricately woven, Lena Morgan uncovers a mysterious collection of letters that reveal a concealed affair from her grandmother’s past.
Driven by curiosity, she joins forces with Eli Turner, a historian burdened by his own emotional scars. Their quest to unearth the truth leads them through a maze of secrets and revelations, forcing them to confront their own vulnerabilities.
As they search deeper into the enigma of the letters, their bond intensifies, yet misunderstandings threaten to fracture their connection.
Lena must grapple with her fear of opening up, while Eli battles his insecurities, creating a tension that is both palpable and heart-wrenching.
With each twist and turn, they are compelled to reassess their desires and the haunting memories that shape them. Will they muster the courage to embrace their feelings amidst the shadows of the past?
This enthralling tale promises suspense and emotional depth, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the transformative power of love.
Prepare for a journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat, long after the final page is turned.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About The Extension
“The Extension,” is a haunting and dignified exploration of disillusionment—where love or friendship once felt like a seamless extension of the self, but ultimately revealed itself to be a shadow cast by your own yearning. The speaker isn’t naïve; they’re hopeful—someone who consciously looks past flaws and warnings, not out of ignorance, but out of a courageous belief in deeper connection.
What makes it so compelling is how it transforms betrayal into introspection.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
About Buzz-Buzz: the bumblebee by Carol Gerges
A tiny bumblebee named Buzz-Buzz hatches inside a lively beehive deep in the forest— he wants to be the best bumblebee, and he is ready for this adventure! He learns from his fellow bumblebees about the different tasks they must complete— cleaning the hive, pollinating flowers, and making sweet nectar for their animal friends.
Buzz-Buzz becomes the busiest bumblebee each day… week… month— he continues to be the best bumblebee until he becomes very tired, and he can no longer continue. Suddenly, Buzz-Buzz feels the support from his family and friends coming together to help.
Buzz-Buzz learns something very special—with teamwork and love, the beehive is much happier!
A heartwarming story about hard work, friendship, and the joy of buzzing together!
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About Thirstflix – Interfaith Season 2
THIRSTFLIX – INTERFAITH S2
“When passion defies boundaries… and love burns deeper than skin.”
The second installment of the bestselling ThirstFlix series is here – bolder, hotter, and emotionally wilder than ever.
A dominant Hindu bodybuilder.
A stunning Muslim girl in hijab.
Two hearts caught between culture and desire.
What begins with lust, soon turns into an obsession neither of them can resist.
🔥 This is not just a story of physical heat,
It’s about forbidden attraction, raw emotion, and exploring love where the world says “No.”
Whether it’s a steamy glance, a whispered confession, or a night of reckless surrender –
Interfaith S2 delivers page-turning passion and tension you won’t forget.
—
✅ Why Readers Love It:
Interfaith, forbidden, taboo romance
Bold erotic scenes with emotional depth
A strong alpha male and a hijabi beauty
Tension, drama, and fire in every chapter
Perfect for fans of seductive, high-stakes love stories
💋 Don’t stop here. The real thrill begins beyond the pages.
👉 Follow us for exclusive behind-the-scenes, secret stories, and next-season announcements:
📸 Instagram: @thirstflix
💰 Support & Tips (PayPal): gtasecreat@gmail.com
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About Shadows of Her Signal
“Sometimes the loudest signals come from silence…”
When Rhea, a bright and spirited college student, vanishes without a trace, the shadows left behind unravel more than just her whereabouts. Aadya, her close friend, refuses to believe it’s just another runaway case. As she digs deeper into the eerie calm of their once-friendly colony, secrets start whispering through locked doors, silent accounts, and fractured friendships.
Aryan, the emotionally distant mental health counselor, is hiding something. Nikhil, the tech-savvy confidante, seems too helpful. Abhi, the charming boyfriend, may not be what he claimed. And Meenal, a woman from Aryan’s past, returns with scars and truths that shatter Aadya’s reality.
Every clue Aadya uncovers adds to the chilling puzzle—CCTV blind spots, deleted chats, anonymous messages, and a cryptic line: “You again?”
As Aadya battles time, trauma, and trust, she realizes the girl she’s trying to find may not be the only one lost. Some signals can’t be seen. Some screams can’t be heard.
But in the darkest corners of silence… someone is always watching.
A haunting psychological thriller with emotional depth, secrets, obsession, and betrayal—Shadows of Her Signalwill keep you breathless until the final page.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About Understanding The New Covenant
Are you truly living under the New Covenant—or just mixing old with new?
Too many believers today still live under guilt, law, and works—missing the freedom and power of the New Covenant Jesus established.
In this eye-opening guide, you’ll discover:
What the New Covenant really is—and how it differs from the Old
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About The Collapse: A Zombie Outbreak Novella
For a limited time, for 99c, follow the spread of the zombie virus. Told from dual perspectives, including the scientists involved and patient zero, and a mother doing whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe, The Collapse is a gripping, emotional thriller that explores how the zombie outbreak began and the lives it shatters.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
About Dissertation Literature Review Sprint: Finish & Defend Your Chapter in 30 Days—Powered by AI
Finish & defend your chapter in 30 days—no more endless reading marathons.
Are you stuck, stressed, or simply overwhelmed trying to write your PhD literature review?
This book gives you a battle-tested, AI-powered roadmap to finish your literature review chapter in 30 days—without burning out, getting lost in PDFs, or spending months going in circles.
Inside this book, you’ll follow a day-by-day plan that combines expert academic strategies with cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT, Elicit, Scite, and Zotero. You’ll stop overreading, start synthesizing, and turn scattered notes into a polished chapter your committee will respect.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About Everything Can Be Taken Away by J.L. Schroeder
At fifty-five, Maya Sullivan thought she’d built the security she never had as a child. She was wrong.
Maya’s life is unraveling one rejection email at a time. Eight hundred and forty-eight job applications. Eight hundred and forty-eight dismissals. At an age when she should be hitting her professional stride, corporate America has decided she’s worthless—overqualified, outdated, invisible.
But unemployment is just the surface wound. As Maya sits in her quiet house, surrounded by the achievements that once defined her, she begins to hear the voice that has haunted her for decades: “Nothing you own is yours, Maya. It all belongs to me.”
Her mother’s words, spoken in childhood, are proving devastatingly true.
When Maya finally finds the courage to seek help, she discovers that her struggles run deeper than job market ageism. The perfectionism that built her business empire, the hypervigilance that made her indispensable to clients, the people-pleasing that exhausted her—they’re all survival mechanisms from a childhood she’s spent forty years trying to forget.
Now, as everything she worked for slips away, Maya must face the truth: she’s never learned the difference between surviving and living. Between earning love and receiving it. Between being useful and being worthy.
“Everything Can Be Taken Away” is a raw, unflinching look at what happens when childhood trauma catches up with you at midlife—and the courage it takes to heal for an audience of one.
Perfect for readers of:
Complex family dynamics and generational trauma
Authentic mental health representation in fiction
Women’s midlife awakening stories
Only child experiences and family dysfunction
This powerful 15,000-word novella is the first book in the “Not Quite Good Enough” series—five interconnected stories following Maya’s journey from survival to healing.
Some wounds are invisible. Some healing happens alone. Some stories need to be told.
Warning: Contains themes of childhood abuse, unemployment anxiety, and family estrangement. Includes resources for trauma survivors.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
[Read more…] about Everything Can Be Taken Away by J.L. Schroeder
About Blossoms and Bloodlines
Beth was done with drama. Done with society, manipulation, and definitely done with men who thought they knew best. Mystic Hollow had been her refuge for the past ten years. A pub job she loved. Friends that were family. A garden that grew like a feral dream. She believed in flowers and produce, not fairy tales. And certainly not the kind that involved sacred bloodlines–and an elf who looked like heartbreak, had starlight in his hair, and a personality curated by elven drama and zero chill.
Enter Gaelithian Lithorn Halthin–third in line to the Elven Throne, powered by ancient magic, utterly allergic to joy, and armed with enough judgment to condemn a town council and all your life decisions.
Gael had no intention of getting involved. He came to Mystic Hollow to fulfill a family duty, not get distracted by a stubborn human with dirt under her nails and opinions sharp enough to pierce through elven pride. But the more time he spends in her garden, the more impossible it becomes to forget her. Especially when she looks at him like he’s both the problem and the fantasy she never asked for.
Their first real conversation? A disaster. Their second? Somehow worse. But when Mabon arrives along with a mountain of fruit, some magically assisted canning, and a stubborn streak on both sides, Beth and Gael are forced to admit that maybe pride isn’t the only thing getting in the way.
Because while duty says to stay away, desire has other plans.
Blossoms and Bloodlines is what happens when Mr. Darcy has pointy ears, Lizzy has pruning shears, and neither one knows how to stop wanting.
Welcome to Mystic Hollow, WA! Blossoms and Bloodlines is a retelling packed with magical disasters, slow-burn tension, elf court politics, grumpy/sunshine banter, and one cathartic moment involving a stubborn woman, a harvest gone rogue, and an elf peeling pears like it’s foreplay.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
About Learn & Retain Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French with Spaced Repetition by Adros Verse Education S.R.L.
Study, learn, and compare the four major Romance Languages simultaneously: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French with this six-level complete comparative grammar & vocabulary handbook and over 1,000 easy-to-use Anki flashcards! The package draws on the benefits of spaced repetition to challenge you with words you’re about to forget while downplaying information you’ve already mastered.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
About Waif’s Refuge
After four years of living on the streets, he was ready to start a new life.
At fourteen, Robert had the best day of his life thanks to a boy named Sam. Following a long talk after school, the boys shared a kiss in the boy’s locker room and for the first time, they both know they are not alone. That same day soon becomes Robert’s worst. His father has found out his son is gay, and he greets the teen with the icy words, “I will not have a fag living in my house.” With nowhere else to go, Robert takes to the streets and learns to survive, even if survival means doing anything necessary to eat or have a place to sleep.
At the crossroads of life. Now, having spent four years on the icy streets off the shores of Lake Michigan, Robert wants out. After deciding he’s tired of mere survival, he puts an ambitious plan into motion. A plan life tries to thwart at every turn and is made more complicated when he meets cute college boy Mark. Love slowly blossoms, but will it wilt under the truth of Robert’s life? After all, Robert is damaged goods, and he knows it. A mere waif to be used and tossed aside at the whim of others.
Read a gritty yet hopeful coming out and coming of age tale of gay teen romance and friendship in the upper Midwest.
Raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, Waif’s Refuge is a powerful journey of resilience, self-worth, and second chances.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
About Neuro Override: A Cyberpunk Erotica Romance by Ashen Lye
“A gripping psychological thriller laced with suspense, romance, and eroticism… masterfully traverses steamy romance, science fiction, and dystopia.” — ★★★★★ Readers’ Favorite
He bought six hours of her body. He intended to keep her soul.
Lira was an artist, a neural ballerina who could paint symphonies with her body. Now, she’s a host, selling her senses to the highest bidder in Neo-LA’s grim flesh trade. It’s a simple transaction: she provides the flesh, they provide the credits.
Until Ash.
He’s no ordinary client. He is a predator of minds, a man with a ghost in his past and a hunger for something more than leased pleasure. In the silent, intimate theater of the override, he feels the disciplined grace beneath her programmed responses, the defiant artist beneath the broken woman.
He makes her an offer she can’t refuse: her vengeance in exchange for her absolute surrender. He will give her the tools to destroy the corporate gods who ruined her. She, in turn, must become the ultimate instrument in his silent war, a resonant chamber for his power, his pain, and his dark, consuming desires.
What follows is not a romance; it’s an integration. A shared consciousness where pleasure is a weapon, memory is a battleground, and a single touch can rewrite a soul. As they hunt the architects of their ruin, they are drawn into a vortex of psychic warfare and carnal transcendence that will either forge them into something new or shatter them completely.
Dive into a world of neuro-erotica, corporate espionage, and synaptic warfare. If you love…
* Dark, psychological sci-fi with a strong romantic element
* Morally grey anti-heroes with god-tier power and deep trauma
* Strong, resilient heroines who reclaim their power
* High-heat, explicit scenes that are integral to the plot and character development
* Intricate world-building that explores consciousness, identity, and technology
…then you are ready to enter the Override. The first rule is to feel everything. The second is to survive it.
Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:
[Read more…] about Neuro Override: A Cyberpunk Erotica Romance by Ashen Lye
About Featured Book: Shine a Light by Nicky Corcoran
My book ‘Shine a Light’ is an updated version
(Updated in May 2025).
The paperback is written in English and is priced at £5.50.
It is also available in kindle unlimited for free.
‘Shine A Light’ puts a spotlight on
real-life experiences. This inspirational book
of twenty-seven poems (one of which is a four-
part poem called ‘Summer Holiday’).
All poems talk about life-experiences, some of
which are personal to the Author herself, from
growing up in the 1960’s right through to recent
times. The Author covers many a subject such
as hormonal changes, bullying and hate-
crimes, sexual orientation, sexism, child abuse,
mental health, religion.and relevant issues in
the world.
The Author also talks about love, compassion,
happiness, education, holidays and coming
together to care and share our problems, and to keep optimism in your heart and soul.
One thing that is clear is that the
Author gives her encouragement and can
relate herself and her own life experiences
to those of her readers. She understands
that sometimes life can be cruel and
unpredictable, and the pressures can
become overwhelming at times (just like a
rollercoaster ride – one minute up, the next
minute down).
The Author wants us to develop a certain
mindset to prepare ourselves for the challenges that life can throw our way, to come together, join hands and learn from our mistakes, reflect and improve our lives and for future generations. Together we can stamp out greed, selfishness, and hate!!
The poems in this book will leave you, the
reader with mixed emotions. Some may make
you laugh; some may make you sad and may
bring a tear to your eye!
ALWAYS REMEMBER, NEVER GIVE UP HOPE
Have you developed the skills and the strength of mind to survive, to become a good role-model for generations to
Nicky Corcoran was born in 1961. She is the eldest daughter of six siblings. Father, now a retired self-employed Builder, and mother a retired Organiser of Community Care.
Nicky, from Merseyside in England left school
at age of 16 years old and had several types of jobs until she discovered what it was that she wanted to be, which was a Nursery Nurse AND a Health Care Assistant. Nicky set out and became both qualified and experienced in these two fields of employment.
Nicky’s outlook on life is to be content and
happy and to appreciate what you have and to
work together to try to make the world a better place for everyone to live together in peace and harmony.
Nicky says, “I developed an interest mostly in
non-fictional writing as a hobby after my
grandfather drafted many poems and short
stories about the family.”
Nicky’s present employment is in a Care Home
for Complex mental and physical needs.
New to the world of book writing, Nicky has
now written two books and is at present
engaged in writing her third book, all of which are non-fiction and are about her thoughts, knowledge, and experiences of life as she grows up from child through to young adult and now into the mature woman that she has now become.
This Poetry book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print
This book is in Kindle Unlimited!
About Featured Book: His Son’s Ex by K.C. Crowne
Crashing my ex’s wedding was for closure…
Until his plastic bride called me fat in front of everyone.
Three hundred witnesses. Dead silence.
That’s when the Mafia king put her in her place.
Dante Bellacino.
Devil in an Armani suit.
My ex’s father.
He shuts her up with a single look.
“Apologize,” he growls.
Then turns to me like I’m the last sin he’ll ever commit.
“You’re staying.”
I should run.
But fate traps us in an elevator between floors—
And that’s where I get my first taste of sweet submission.
Now I’m working for him.
Trapped in his world.
His rules.
My ruin.
Because the man who owns my body…
Who touches me like I’ll break,
And ruins me like I won’t…
Might be the one behind a murder that shattered my world.
And falling for him?
Might be my deadliest mistake.
This Erotica book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print
This book is in Kindle Unlimited and is a new release!
Sutherland’s Crossing – A Beau Crenshaw Detective Novel by Gwen Kelly
The swamp rarely reveals its secrets, but today, June 21,1995, a car was found.
A missing woman is now lost forever.
The cause of death eerily similar to Mary, a nurse who was brutally murdered years earlier.
Her killer never found.
Detective Beau Crenshaw must break the news to the young woman’s parents. His own memories of Mary’s death resurface as old wounds are reopened and the past comes back to haunt him.
As Beau delves deeper into the investigation, he realizes there may be a connection between this case and Mary’s murder.
Is this just a coincidence or is a serial killer striking again?
In Charleston, South Carolina, where families will do anything to protect their dark secrets, Beau must navigate a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth.
This elevated edge-of-your-seat thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. With a Southern drawl and a twisted plot, you won’t be able to put it down.
Special Bonus: All proceeds from this book will be donated to Georgia SPOT Society for spay and neuter.
If you loved “Gone Girl” or “The Girl on the Train”, then you’ll love this dark crime drama.
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
Visit the Author’s Facebook Fan Page.
Visit the Author’s Twitter page.
[Read more…] about Sutherland’s Crossing – A Beau Crenshaw Detective Novel by Gwen Kelly
Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin
Where is Julie Morgan?
“Morgan’s Landing is a fast-paced, unpredictable mystery you’ll devour in a single sitting.” ~ Indies Today
In the small town of Morgan’s Landing, fourteen-year-old Julie Morgan disappears on her way to school after a spat with her twin sister. Detective Jim Brady uncovers a few suspects—Is it fired school janitor Bear Wayans, paroled sex offender Raymond Ochner, Julie’s computer teacher David Hartwell…or his own teenage son Colin? Jim can’t believe his son could be involved, but his wife is convinced the boy is hiding something. He needs to find Julie before the worst happens—and keep the peace at home.
Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.
Visit the Author’s Facebook Fan Page.