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A taste of romance

A taste of romance

The Dark Ages—a time of great turmoil and the collision of empires! Roland, heir to the Breton March, has been relegated to guard duty until a foreign emissary entrusts him with word of a threat to the kingdom. Now Roland must embark on a risky journey to save all he loves from swift destruction.

For Roland to become the champion his kingdom needs, he must survive war, intrigue and betrayal. The Silver Horn Echoes pays homage to “La Chanson de Roland” by revisiting a fateful decision in the shadows of a lonely mountain pass—Roncevaux!

“The Silver Horn is an excellent historical tale driven by action and heart-pounding heroism.” Clarion Review

“A work of great imagination, nourished by history, a story with a powerful conflict, laced with intense action and twists that are as surprising as they are delightful.” Five Star Review, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews

His Master’s Bride: A Novel of the Djinn Chronicles by Claudia Herring

A world of mysterious powers and tumultuous intrigues comes to life in Regency England as a djinni, burdened with a dark secret, is thrown into a love triangle fraught with subterfuge.

Will he defeat his nemesis or be betrayed? The djinni Yasir, imprisoned in an urn by a jealous magician, searches the centuries for his lost love. He finds Lavinia reborn in 1811 England, only to discover she’s his new master’s bride.

“Brilliantly written and mesmerizing. Lovely, shimmering writing and interesting, enigmatic characters. Tell your friends!!”

“Claudia Herring’s debut novel reminds us that reading should carry us away to adventure in interesting times and places. “His Master’s Bride” is a fresh look at a magical world readers will long to revisit again and again. Yasir is a djinni cursed to abandon the love of his life, live in an urn and become enslaved to any who open it. Deftly, and with a confidence borne of deep knowledge of her story world, Herring weaves an enchanting tale of forbidden love and ancient magic. Readers will close this book wanting more.”

Dragonfriend By Marc Secchia

Fly higher with the first Dragon Rider!

Stabbed. Burned by a dragon. Abandoned for the windrocs to pick over. The traitor Ra’aba tried to silence Hualiama forever. Only an extraordinary friendship will save Hualiama’s beloved kingdom of Fra’anior and restore the King to the Onyx Throne.

This is the tale of Hualiama Dragonfriend, and a love which became legend.

Gold Award winner - 2016 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Award winner - 2017 Readers Favorite Awards

“Here, at last, is something rich and new and wonderful. This is a great book if you loved fantasy and dragons once, but got tired of the retreads.”

Outcast by Cheryl L Matthynssens

One blue dragon was trying to save dragon hatchlings and Alador, a village outcast, was trying to fit in: Thrown together through common purpose, Alador is caught in a geas so strong that neither could abandon it even in death. Pick up this new foray into fantasy; Outcast is the first book in the series The Blue Dragon’s Geas.

CrossTown by Loren Cooper

A sorcerer explores the frontier of theoretical physics, Pub Weekly. CrossTown is the crossroads of probability. Zethus, Wayshaper and sorcerer for hire, must survive long enough to solve his master’s murder in a place where almost anything can happen.

Guinevere: At the Dawn of Legend by Cheryl Carpinello

His one desire...To be a knight. His future queen...At times reckless. Bound by Friendship and Loyalty. Out for adventure, Guinevere & Cedwyn become embroiled in a life-or-death struggle. Renegades--unable to kidnap the princess--steal the children of Cadbury Castle. Vowing to rescue the children, their plan unravels, and Cedwyn must turn his dream into reality.

The Dragon Orb by Mike Shelton

The fate of a kingdom rests on the shoulders of three young wizards who couldn’t be more different. Will they all choose to fight on the same side, or end up enemies in the battle over who should rule Alaris? For lovers of dragons, magic, wizards, and adventure don’t miss this first book in a great fantasy series.

Nights Arose by Andrea Roche

Arose receives a matriarchal heirloom. Receiving the ability to enter the Astral Plane she acts as sentinel, forcing back the creatures there. A Priestess covets it and attempts to force Arose into surrendering the heirloom. While evading her, Arose collides with a pirate. He aids in her escape but she is duped when he disappears with the Gem.

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It is time for Jennifer to muster all her strength of will to face truths deep within her psyche about love for man, woman, and self. Available on Amazon!

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Historical

Absence of Light—Crawford Hill by Marsha J. MacDonald

It is the mid-1800’s as Brandon Stewart, a handsome foreign correspondent for The Illustrated London News, leaves England with his wife and young son for the rice plantations of the pre-Civil War South.

Amid the turbulence of the Deep South, assigned to report on the interrelationship of Southern politics, society, and the anti-slavery movement, Brandon has no idea of what his future holds. When tragedy strikes, Brandon must persevere despite the uncertainty that fate inevitably brings.

In this historical novel, an English family is impacted as the American Civil War begins in the Deep South and forever changes their destinies.

Forgiven by Geoff Lawson

South Africa, 1899 - Richard is in trouble - lots of trouble. He has a bandage around his head and he is surrounded by scowling, heavily armed men.

Thank god Rachel can’t see him now. She is half a world away and he is beginning to despair that he may never be able to find his way back to her.

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An active school shooter leads John Jordan on a riveting chase into a stunning mystery.

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romance

Harley & Me by Cassandra Parker

When Mari met Harley little did she know he was her soul mate; the love of her life. This is a love story full of joy, laughter, heartbreak, and loss. The journey of Mari and Harley is wistful and endearing.

Fly with Me by Angela Verdenius

Hurt and betrayed, she’s looking for a new life. Can this gentle fireman convince her to make him a part of it?

horror

The Pixy and the Giantess: OMNIBUS Edition by Jennie Lee Schade

It’s a strange, rich and edgy romance, deeply felt. To the Pixali, humans are giants. Krystina comes upon an unnamed pixy in danger. Freed, the Pix she calls Perry Black wants to leave the past behind. In the magical, medieval society of the Pixali and the Fae, Perry was raised in a reversed society. And their ways are unlike ours.

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The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III

Claire Sanchez is intent on uncovering the closelyguarded secrets of her past. Forced into a life-and-death battle against an evil Archbishop, William Anarch, she confronts the dark side of religion and the horror of one man’s will to power. Set in the mystic land of Aztlan, a mythopoeic realm of hidden terrors and guiding spirits,

The Unholy is a supernatural tale of destiny as healer and slayer.

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memoirLos Feliz Confidential: A Memoir by Nora Novak

Los Feliz Confidential is a delicious romp that chronicles Novak’s life from immigration to poignant childhood to rebellious teen years with the introduction of sex and drugs and rock ‘n’ roll into her sexy freewheeling twenties. This fast-paced memoir encompasses Novak’s whirlwind life as an adventuress that is captivating and insightful of the unique culture of the glittering, decadent ‘70s.

Free Mexican Air Force will be Flying Tonight by Terry Canipe

Shot at, busted, jailed in a prison in Acapulco only to escape - it reads like a movie but it was my life as a marijuana smuggler. I was never the type to be a ‘normal citizen’ and became hooked on a life of danger and adventure, with money to be made.

A fifty year career in the smuggling business means a lot of stories to tell, ones to entertain you, amaze you, scare you, and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Living Longer Well by Brigitte Nioche

What’s a woman ‘of a certain age’ to do about sex, social media and the latest fashion trends? In this charming, often self-effacing memoir, Brigitte Nioche shares her personal experiences of staying positive, dealing with the challenges that come in the second half of life, and living life to the fullest.

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You Can’t Buy Love Like That: Growing Up Gay in the Sixties by Carol E. Anderson

The central question of this book is how do you live and authentic life while keeping a secret? Being gay in the sixties was against the law and in opposition to all cultural and religious norms. This led Carol to hide her true identity for decades. This is the story of her journey to freedom. Candid and Poignant, it reveals the complex dynamics people face who need to hide a part of themselves to be accepted.

spiritual

31 Days Of Gratitude: Create The Life You Desire by Shilamida

Every single thing in your life right now has the ability to change if you believe it and practice gratitude! Life, love, money, abundance and pure magic is all within you if you commit to a mind shift! In 31 Days of Gratitude, Shilamida shares her hardearned knowledge with you. Take a journey into the personal practice of gratefulness through positive affirmations and guidelines for living in this gratitude journal. It’s time to start your journey.

Katana: A Life on the Edge by Nalini MacNab

In this second book of the Samurai Scotty Trilogy, we meet Katana, warrior of the heart. ‘KT’ comes to his human companion through a set of unusual circumstances and continues their life together under the banner of unusual! Feisty and fearless, he teaches his human what it is to live a life on the edge! If you love companion stories and adventure, this is the perfect summer read for you!

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spiritualWhen I’m Having A Bad Day! by Christian Publishing Company, LLC

Let’s face it! We all have bad days. Things go wrong. Our plans fail. Life is so uncertain and sometimes seems so unfair. But there is one thing we can be certain of: and that is God and His Word! When I’m Having A Bad Day is a collection of 200 uplifting scriptures for our not-so-good days. These 200 Bible verses are thoroughly encouraging, spiritually uplifting, refreshing,

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