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On the Edge (of a Stroke) by Wallace Briggs

On the Edge (of a Stroke) by Wallace Briggs

Tom Bradley, recovering from a stroke, discovers an inner self who can also hear the thoughts of others nearby. In the park where he exercises daily, he overhears a robbery plot and reports it to the police.
The plotters are arrested and over two hundred thousand pounds of drug related profits are impounded. The gang threatens to snatch Tom’s wife, if Tom does not return the cash. They kidnap Tricia as insurance. The police botch an arrest attempt and the villain, K, escapes with the cash without identifying Tricia’s location. K flees but is arrested and taken into custody, without the cash.
Tom interrogates K and locates the missing cash. He probes K’s mind to reveal Tricia’s location, except, Tricia has already been moved.
Friends come to aid Tom’s search, but a gunshot casualty mars the rescue. The captured shooter is interrogated by Tom’s mind probe. Can he recover the love of his life and the missing cash?

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All She Sought

About All She Sought

An abandoned Arkansas lake resort holds the secrets of a young woman’s past . . . and her future.

Raised by her grandfather, flea market manager Julie Pearl Stiles promised herself she’d postpone the search for her absentee father until the truth could no longer hurt Grandpa. Then one crazy June day ushers in a series of discoveries that will turn Julie’s peaceful, small-town life upside down. She’ll question everything she’s ever believed about herself, her family, and her future. Can she find her way to forgiveness and finally, fully accept who she is as a child of God?

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Snakeling, Cublet and O’Connors

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On a trip to Adelaide, the O’Connor family encounter two wild creatures- a baby fox and a tiny snake. Little did they know, they were about to encounter an adventure.
After the death of their mother, a family trip to Adelaide was organised, in the hope it would help Alex, Peter and Marty to come to terms with their loss.
Meanwhile, in the wild, two abandoned creatures – Cublet, (a young fox), and Snakeling, (a tiny, curious snake) – are trying to survive alone. The two unlikely creatures form an alliance in their bid to survive.
As their stories unfold side-by-side, it becomes clear that whether human or animal, the feelings of love and loss are part of everyone’s journey.
Join Snakeling, Cublet and the O’Connors on an adventure of survival, friendship, and the courage to move forward- no matter the odds.

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Fantastic Voyage III 2nd ed.

About Fantastic Voyage III 2nd ed.

After the US president suffers a heart attack before the National’s season opener, he’s rushed to the Combined Miniaturization Deterrent Forces (CMDF) headquarters so a specialized crew in a miniaturized nuclear submarine can remove his dead heart tissue with a laser and precisely implant cardiac stem cells. They can only be miniaturized for one hour before they begin to grow and become a threat to the human body. A terror threat in DC necessitates his immediate reponse. A super hero comes to the rescue in the nick of time.

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Terrorscape by Vanessa Finaughty

About Terrorscape by Vanessa Finaughty

Confront your deepest fears with this chilling collection of short horror stories. From tormented writers, serial killers, terrifying creatures and psychos in the grip of nicotine withdrawal, every turn of the page will find you immersed in a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and safety is merely an illusion.

Terrorscape is not just a book – it’s an experience that will leave you breathless and questioning the nature of evil itself. Perfect for fans of psychological horror and supernatural thrillers, this collection promises to haunt your thoughts long after the last story concludes.

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Allied Hearts

About Allied Hearts

Leah Johnson has spent years hiding her heartache. As a Black woman in a town where society dictates who she can be—and who she can love—she knows better than to dream of a future with Adam Davenport. Her best friend. Her fiercest protector. The only man she has ever wanted. But longing for him is dangerous, and giving in could cost her everything.

Adam Davenport has built his life around keeping Leah safe, even from himself. He has always known that loving her openly would put a target on her back. In Bonham, a man like him can take whatever woman he pleases—except her. So he forces himself to look away, to push her toward a safer choice.

But when another man dares to claim her, Adam’s restraint shatters. Suddenly, keeping his distance is no longer an option. His desire is no longer a secret. And neither is the danger that follows.

Now, with old enemies watching and the town’s judgment closing in, Adam must decide: will he let Leah go to keep her safe, or will he risk everything—including her life—for a love that was never meant to survive?

A sweeping historical romance of passion, prejudice, and the fight for a love too powerful to be denied.

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Authentic: Stand Out Without Selling Out by Michelle Buck

About Authentic: Stand Out Without Selling Out by Michelle Buck

Feel like you need to put on an act to succeed in business? Not anymore. In “Authentic: Stand Out Without Selling Out,” you’ll learn how to grow your coaching, creative, or freelance business by being yourself—not by following cookie-cutter formulas. Get clear steps to share your message, design your brand, and connect with the people who need what only you can offer. No fake personas required.

Here’s a sneak peak – chapter by chapter!

Build Your Foundation (Chapter 1)

Explore what personal branding really means (hint: it’s not about becoming an highly paid influencer), why authenticity is your greatest advantage, and how to identify your unique value. You’ll learn to build on your natural strengths instead of trying to copy someone else’s success formula.

Understand Your Audience (Chapter 2)

Understand the people you want to serve. Put away your ideas about customer avatars and reader demographics and grasp the deeper needs and challenges that your audience faces to create genuine connection.

Create Your Core Message (Chapter 3)

Your core message is how you stand out in a noisy online world. Craft your unique brand voice, develop your story, and articulate your expertise in a way that resonates with your audience while staying true to who you are. You’ll learn how to communicate your value without feeling inauthentic.

Design Your Visual Brand (Chapter 4)

Discover simple, practical ways to create a visual identity that reflects your true personality. You’ll learn how to make design choices that feel authentic to you and professional to your audience.

Manage Your Online Presence (Chapter 5)

The internet is vast, but you don’t need to be everywhere. Choose the platforms and content types that work best for you and your audience. You’ll learn how to maintain a consistent presence without burning out or losing your authenticity.

Build Your Community (Chapter 6)

True personal branding isn’t about follower counts—it’s about building real relationships. Learn how to encourage genuine connections, collaborate with others, and build a supportive community around your brand. You’ll discover how networking can be natural and enjoyable rather than forced and uncomfortable.

Discover Your Legacy (Chapter 7)

Create an impact that lasts beyond social sharing. You’ll learn how to build a brand that can grow and evolve with you, ensuring your presence and participation remains authentic even as you change and improve.

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Cow Joke Book for Kids by Tim Zak

About Cow Joke Book for Kids by Tim Zak

FREE Amazon eBOOK 3/27 – 3/31. The biggest cow joke book is filled from cover to cover with only cow jokes and is the perfect gift idea you can share with friends and family for hours of laughing. Great for little kids, bigger kids, silly grown ups, anyone who loves cows.

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THE GEMINI DECEPTION : Two women. Two lives. One conspiracy

About THE GEMINI DECEPTION : Two women. Two lives. One conspiracy

A Thrilling Tale of Identity, Betrayal, and Resilience

In the shadowy depths of government ambition, where innovation collides with morality, the Gemini Initiative was born. Cloaked in secrecy, this clandestine program sought to engineer the perfect operatives—genetically crafted, psychologically conditioned, and programmed for total compliance. But perfection comes at a cost, and the Initiative left behind more than it intended.

Maddie Pierce is a rising star in San Francisco’s tech world. Her life is defined by precision, ambition, and success—until a single email changes everything. The photo attached shows her exact double, walking through a crowded street in Boston. Across the country, Abigail Cole, an investigative journalist driven by an insatiable need for the truth, uncovers a fragment of a conspiracy tied to her own existence. Two women, identical yet strangers, are drawn together by forces they cannot control.

As Maddie and Abigail’s lives intertwine, they unravel the sinister truth: they are not just lookalikes—they are creations. Products of the Gemini Initiative, they were engineered for a purpose neither fully understands. Beneath their identical faces lies a chilling reality: dormant triggers designed to override their free will and turn them into perfect weapons.

Each step closer to the truth brings darker revelations. Maddie and Abigail uncover abandoned labs, leaked files, and whispers of a figure thought long dead—Dr. Lucien Hawthorne, the Initiative’s enigmatic architect. Officially deceased, Hawthorne’s shadow lingers over their lives, and his creations—like Maddie and Abigail—are still active.

As their quest for answers becomes a race against time, the two women face impossible choices. Can they trust their own memories? Who, if anyone, still controls them? And most terrifying of all, what happens when the triggers activate?

The Gemini Deceptionis a high-stakes thriller that explores identity, autonomy, and the lengths to which power will go to control the human spirit. With every revelation, Maddie and Abigail are forced to confront the greatest question of all: can they reclaim who they are, or were their lives never truly their own?

For fans of edge-of-your-seat suspense, morally complex characters, and conspiracies that hit disturbingly close to reality, The Gemini Deception will keep you guessing until the final page.

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The Ruthless Duke by Sandra Gharabaghli

About The Ruthless Duke by Sandra Gharabaghli

What are you willing to risk for love? Happily ever after comes at a price, but at what cost is the Duchess of Bedford willing to pay for love? She risks it all- even her life to free her husband from a French dungeon. We’d secretly, she risks ruin when she discovers she is pregnant and assumes a new identity Emma creates an elaborate ruse to free her husband from imprisonment. But believing his wife betrayed him, how will he reclaim her heart, unborn child, and ultimately her love?

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Seize by Gina Watson

About Seize by Gina Watson

Mia is in trouble.

She is alone and scared. She prays for a miracle, and then she meets Augustine—A Marine, turned sheriff, named after a saint.

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I go by Auggie, you would to if your mother named you Augustine. I swagger through life as the Sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish, and I know my good looks and southern drawl make me irresistible to the ladies. With my family name and social stature, I never spend a Friday night alone. Deeply devoted to my loved ones, when my best friend, Clay, calls on me, I don’t hesitate to employ my honed skills as a former Marine Corps RECON operative.

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While I thrive when life runs calm and controlled, my current situation is anything but. Mia entered my life and dumped it on its head. To top it off, she isn’t my type. I prefer large breasted Southern blondes with experience in the sack. Mia is slim, Canadian, and to my utter disbelief, a twenty-five-year-old virgin. But then I’d gone and married her—and then she’d passed out. It was when she looked at me with desire in her eyes, and offered me everything she had to give, that I’d proudly sung O Canada.

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I was bitten by an insect and ended up with blood poisoning. Passing out in his arms, I woke a few days later with a new name and a new ring. I just hope I didn’t miss the wedding consummation.

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In this overland adventure, Auggie leads Mia on a journey of deliverance and sexual exploration. Their connection runs deep and electric, a fact their bodies can’t deny. Maybe that’s why Auggie pulls away. It takes seeing Mia with another man for Auggie to realize what he’s lost and is now determined to reclaim.

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Endless Leviathan by Will Ballantyne

Endless Leviathan by Will Ballantyne

Part three of the ongoing Random Guy series.
Have you ever been on a cruise that you thought would never end?
Surrounded by serial killers and Cells, Tavie is trapped in an all-encompassing hell aboard the cruise ship, Marie Celeste. Thus, when Mary, a fellow traveller, tells her that there may be a way to escape, Tavie is all in.
Spurred by her conviction that Andrew may still be alive, she, Mary, and Conrad fight to survive an onslaught of bloodthirsty passengers to make it back to the real world. But will the omnipresent puppet master, John Cooper scupper their plans?

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Hero, Vol. 4: A Self-Improvement Workbook Series: Buying Wealth With Money by Raven

About Hero, Vol. 4: A Self-Improvement Workbook Series: Buying Wealth With Money by Raven

(March 28-30 Vol. 4 is free)

Can we give to those we love … if we have nothing?

Taboo to say, but:
Money buys happiness, or, at the very least, takes away many forms of suffering.

Yet, we have been lied to about what money is, and so we often unknowingly trade wealth for money instead of money for wealth.

In this self-help workbook, you will outline:
How much do I need to earn for my highest level of happiness?
What are the steps to make any business or side hustle successful?
What precautions do I need to take?
What are the reoccurring steps to improve my income consistently?
And how can I better give to those in need?

I have gone from being homeless and unloved to doing what I love while surrounded by the wealth of friends. Sure, I received a 4.0 in small business management and have gained a meaningful income, but I have no interest in telling you how I did it. Herein, I will show you how you can build your own legacy.

The truth is:
Wealth is time with friends and family.
Wealth is love, peace, and the ability to provide care.
True riches come from doing what you love without fear.
True riches are for the, not taking, but receiving to those who give.

You and your loved ones will be enriched if you apply this stand-alone workbook.
Life is better with a wealthy mindset.
So:

Stop being a burden to others, or even yourself.
Become a hero to those in need.

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Jonny the Swashbuckling Squirrel and the Bermuda Triangle

Jonny the Swashbuckling Squirrel and the Bermuda Triangle About Jonny the Swashbuckling Squirrel and the Bermuda Triangle

⚓ Pirates. Storms. Curses. And a squirrel with a sailor’s heart.

When Jonny the Swashbuckling Squirrel sets sail into the mysterious waters of the Bermuda Triangle, he’s not chasing fame or fortune—he’s answering a call to adventure. But danger looms beneath the waves.

With his loyal crew aboard The Nutcracker, Jonny must face haunted shipwrecks, a weather-controlling sea creature named Zara the Stormcaller, and the ghostly Captain Spectro—an ancient pirate cursed to roam the Triangle forever. As supernatural forces swirl and time itself begins to bend, Jonny’s greatest rival, Feathers MacLaw the parrot, returns with his sneaky sidekick Krabby to claim the lost treasure for themselves.

From vanishing waters to a showdown with a colossal Leviathan Crab, Jonny and his crew must rely on their courage, cleverness, and camaraderie to survive the strangest voyage of their lives.

🌊 A thrilling tale packed with sea monsters, spooky legends, and unforgettable characters—perfect for kids aged 8–12, or anyone who loves a good old-fashioned pirate adventure.

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The Order Of Words – What Do You Think Now? by Terence Burgess

About The Order Of Words – What Do You Think Now? by Terence Burgess

The phrase ‘the order of words’ usually makes a person think of sentence structure, grammar, and other rudimentary parts of our past educational process. Initially, it seems like a small topic that was or should have been handled in primary school and we should all be past the need to consider it. We use the basics in speech and writing every day without thinking about the origin or foundation of the knowledge. We have mastered the pieces of language to the point where we use it to convey our ideas and to get our point across. What concerns us now is how effectively we can get our point across using a complex combination of the basics. But the order of words is much bigger than the placement of a subject, the conjugation of a verb, and the existence of an adjective. In a discussion between Presidents, the order of words can create peace between nations, or instigate war. In a rocky marriage, the order of words can calm an argument or instigate divorce proceedings. The order of words can change a little girl’s crying into laughter and give a dying man peace before he slips away from life. It turns out that what you think determines your order of words, and inversely, the order of words determines what you think.

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A Nightingale’s Last Song

About A Nightingale’s Last Song

Grief-stricken, Lilibeth returns to Seagull’s Rest in Stonehaven, Scotland. It is the first time she has been home since her grandmother, Lilly, died. On her bed is a box containing Lilly’s diary. The diary throws Lilibeth into her grandmother’s life, revealing secrets.

London, 1940: Lilly joins Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Services against her mother’s wishes.

Disowned, Lilly boards the troop ship, leaving the safety of England for war-torn France. While onboard, she meets Morag, Pearl, Effie and Adah. The friendship between the women flourishes, and they become inseparable. After returning from France, Lilly and her friends go to Africa aboard the Duchess of Richmond. Their dedication to the soldiers places them in danger and tests their friendship.

Lilly’s heart is in turmoil as she falls in love with two men. Major Joseph Lawrence is a doctor. Sergeant Alick McNavis is a Scottish soldier. One will capture her heart. The other her soul. As Lilly struggles to choose between them danger looms, and Lilly makes a decision that will torture her forever.

Can Lilibeth unravel the secrets in her grandmother’s diary so her soul can rest in peace?

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Protected By A Damaged Ex-SEAL by Aria McDow

Protected By A Damaged Ex-SEAL by Aria McDow

Surfing gold was my only goal—until an ex-SEAL billionaire heir became my ride-or-die.

I spent the night with a stranger.

Not that…

My Jeep careened out of control.

Jaime Hendricks came running down the beach, half-naked, to save me.

He’s tanned, muscled to perfection, with mesmerizing ocean-blue eyes.

I should have left in the morning but didn’t.

He’s one hot distraction.

By day I competitively surf.

By night, his body is my surfboard, and I ride the highest waves.

Now the competition’s turned dangerous—sabotage, kidnapping, betrayal.

I don’t need a hero. I need a bodyguard.

Nobody guards my body like Jaime.

Nobody protects my heart like me.

My world’s upside down, and I’m in trouble deep.

Winning was everything, Not anymore.

The surf crown looks bronze but his love’s pure gold.

But the past won’t stay buried.

I have trust issues, Jamie has PTSD, and we both have secrets.

His? The billionaire father raising the boy Jaime isn’t sure is his.

Mine? Childhood abandonment issues.

Going for gold means risking everything for a love that will either save us or leave us both permanently broken.

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Shadows Of Tehran by Nick Berg

Shadows Of Tehran by Nick Berg

“When you find yourself at the gates of Hell, keep walking.” —Churchill
Raised in Tehran but torn between two worlds, Ricardo’s young life is thrown into chaos when his American father abandons the family just as the Islamic Revolution of 1979 breaks out. As fundamental human rights are washed away in a tide of religious, anti-Western fanaticism, Ricardo’s mother remarries, introducing a stepfather with a dark secret.
At only 14 years old, Ricardo vows to take back what was stolen under the oppressive, authoritarian rule. He quickly becomes a rebel leader, earning himself renown as the Shadow Rider of Tehran. When his name is leaked and an execution order issued, he must flee the only country he has called home. But the fight is not over. Blessed with an indomitable will and unbreakable spirit, Ricardo becomes a US Special Forces soldier, and in a surprising turn of events, lands right back where he started.
Spanning continents and infused with heart-pounding action, Shadows of Tehran is more than just a story of war. It’s an exploration of one man’s refusal to break under abuse, abandonment, and loss—an affirmation that we, not the events in our lives, determine whether to be a victim or survivor. Based on a true story, this is an astonishing tale of resilience, rebellion, and the enduring human spirit—one that will inspire anyone facing their own shadows to keep pushing forward.

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The Dragon of Glass Mountain by Earl L. Brigham

About The Dragon of Glass Mountain by Earl L. Brigham

In a world where dragons are real, a world of Vikings, the Baltic gods are under attack while Ragnarok threatens to destroy the Scandinavian gods. The gods of the dead have risen. Humanity is threatened. One dragon, shown kindness by a human girl, must keep his vows to both her and the dragon queen.

The Dragon of Glass Mountain e-book is free from March 28 to March 30, 2025.

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Love’s Mischief by Alysha Ito

About Love’s Mischief by Alysha Ito

Lea Parker has no time for romance.

As a workaholic surgical resident, her life is perfectly planned: save lives, work hard, and become the world’s best surgeon. But when she accidentally saves Cupid—yes, the Cupid—her life spirals into romantic chaos. His way of saying thanks? Dragging her into the one thing she’s been avoiding: love.

Suddenly, Lea’s juggling a charming billionaire, her childhood best friend’s swoon-worthy confessions, and her infuriatingly brilliant boss—who knows exactly how to push her buttons (and not in a professional way).

Determined to fight back, Lea launches her own hilarious counterattacks. But as sparks fly and unexpected emotions surface, Lea wonders if the real battle isn’t with Cupid—but with her own heart. As Cupid stirs the pot, who will win this war of love?

Love’s Mischief is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about sworn off love, friends-to-lovers, love triangle and ambition, all wrapped by sizzling chemistry and witty banters.

For a limited time, you can grab the ebook for just $0.99 and the paperback for $9.99—now through April 30, 2025! Perfect excuse to treat yourself to a fun, swoony read!

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