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Love is in the air this February! Celebrate the love with a few of our romance books, and if romance isn’t your style… pick up a thriller or business book. Need a romantic and literary getaway? Join us in the Hamptons for the 2nd Annual Hamptons Bedside Reading Authors Weekend on February 28 -March 1.BedsideReading.com Hotels: 1770 House, Baker House1650, Hotel Maidstone, Topping Rose House and White Fences Water Mill,

Books We Recommend Love is in the air this February! Celebrate the love with a few of our romance books, and if romance isn’t your style… pick up a thriller or business book. Need a romantic and literary getaway? Join us in the Hamptons for the 2nd Annual Hamptons Bedside Reading Authors Weekend on February 28 -March 1. BedsideReading.com Hotels: 1770 House, Baker House1650, Hotel Maidstone, Topping Rose House and White Fences Water Mill,

The Prize by Geoffrey M. Cooper What does it take to win a Nobel Prize? Deceit? Fraud? Maybe even murder? When she finds a drug that has the potential to treat Alzheimer's disease, Pam Weller is certain she's made the discovery of a lifetime. But her success threatens the supremacy of Eric Prescott, a leading figure in Alzheimer's research, who sees his chances at a Nobel Prize slipping through his fingers. His lust for the prize and the accolades that come with it drive him to concoct a plot against Pam that threatens her career, her freedom, and even her life. The Pale-Faced Lie by David Crow

In this riveting memoir, David Crow presents a searing account of his experience growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation with a mentally ill mother and violent father, an ex-con from San Quentin who groomed him to be his partner in crime. When David ultimately found the courage to change his life, he unwittingly triggered a plot of revenge that forced him into a deadly showdown with his father. Raw and palpable, “The Pale-Faced Lie” is an unforgettable testament to the power of forgiveness and the strength of the human spirit. The Prize by Geoffrey M. Cooper W hat does it take to win a Nobel Prize? Deceit? Fraud? Maybe even murder? When she finds a drug that has the potential to treat Alzheimer’s dis ease, Pam Weller is certain she’s made the discovery of a lifetime. But her success threatens the supremacy of Eric Prescott, a leading figure in Alzheimer’s research, who sees his chances at a Nobel Prize slipping through his fingers. His lust for the prize and the accolades that come with it drive him to concoct a plot against Pam that threatens her career, her freedom, and even her life. BOOKS WE RECOMMEND

34 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY When We Found Home by Susan Mallery Life is meant to be savored, but that’s not easy with no family, limited prospects and a past you’d rather not talk about. Callie Smith doesn’t know how to feel when she discovers she has a brother and a sister—Malcolm, who grew up with affection, wealth and privilege, and Keira, a streetwise twelve-year-old. Despite her trepidation, she moves into the grand family home with her siblings and grandfather on the shores of Lake Washington, hoping just maybe this will be the start of a whole new life. But starting over can be messy. Callie and Keira fit in with each other, but not with their posh new lifestyle, leaving Malcolm feeling like the odd man out in his own home. Becoming a family will take patience, humor, a little bit of wine and a whole lot of love. But love isn’t Malcolm’s strong suit…until he learns that an open heart, like the family table, can always make room for more.

The Body Double by Emily Beyda A dark, glittering debut novel, The Body Double is the suspenseful story of a young woman who is recruited by a stranger to give up her old life and identity to impersonate a reclusive Hollywood star. A strange man discovers our nameless narrator selling popcorn at a decrepit small-town movie theater and offers her an odd and lucrative position: she will forget her job, her acquaintances, even her name, The Pale-Faced Lie by David Crow I n this riveting memoir, _David Crow presents a searing account of his experience growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation with a mentally ill mother and violent father, an excon from San Quentin who groomed him to be his partner in crime. When David ultimately found the courage to change his life, he unwittingly triggered a plot of revenge that forced him into a deadly showdown with his father. Raw and palpable, “The Pale-Faced Lie” is an unforgettable testament to the power of forgiveness and the strength of the human spirit. When We Found Home by Susan Mallery L ife is meant to be savored, but that’s not easy -with no family, limited prospects and a past you’d rather not talk about. Callie Smith doesn’t know how to feel when she discovers she has a brother and a sister—Malcolm, who grew up with affection, wealth and privilege, and Keira, a streetwise twelve-year-old. Despite her trepidation, she moves into the grand family home with her siblings and grandfather on the shores of Lake Washington, hoping just maybe this will be the start of a whole new life. But starting over can be messy. Callie and Keira fit in with each other, but not with their posh new lifestyle, leaving Malcolm feeling like the odd man out in his own home. Becoming a family will take patience, humor, a little bit of wine and a whole lot of love. But love isn’t Malcolm’s strong suit…until he learns that an open heart, like the family table, can always make room for more.

Adark, glittering debut novel, The Body Double is _-the suspenseful story of a young woman who is recruited by a stranger to give up her old life and identity to impersonate a reclusive Hollywood star. A strange man discovers our nameless narrator selling popcorn at a decrepit small-town movie theater and offers her an odd and lucrative position: she will forget her job, her acquaintances, even her name, and move to Los Angeles, where she will become the body double of the famous and troubled celebrity Rosanna Feld.

The Price of Time by Tim Tigner

There’s a secret in Silicon Valley. A discovery. An invention. One so startling and surprisingly sinister that it needs to be kept—at any price. Tim Tigner takes a step back from his bestselling Kyle Achilles series to introduce Zachary Chase and Skylar Fawkes in a fresh standalone novel that’s bound to keep you glued and guessing. With secluded meetings, sudden disappearances and strange murders; secret agents, skillful assassins and sexy locations; The Price of Time is packed with fast-paced action and first-class intellectual intrigue. Propelling the thrills and perched at the middle of the mystery is one of humanity’s great questions: Would finding the Fountain of Youth be a blessing?

The Storm Beyond the Tides by Jonathan Cullen Cold Silence by Danielle Girard

Awidow and ex-FBI agent __of hard-earned courage, Cody O’Brien is finally enjoying the quiet life, providing a good home for herself and her eightyear-old son, Ryan. Then Ryan is kidnapped in broad daylight. And Cody knows why. Her life is a dangerous lie, easily exposed by the killers responsible for her husband’s murder. Failed by the Witness Protection Program, she’s on the run again, trusting only herself to save her son while heading blindly toward a past that wants only one thing from her: cold-blooded revenge.

July 1939. War is on the horizon but on Monk Island, Maine life goes on as usual. As the daughter of a lobsterman, Ellie Ames’ future seems limited until a mysterious German couple comes off the ferry with their nineteen-year-old son. From the moment she meets Karl Brink, the two become inseparable and not everyone approves because locals are suspicious of outsiders. Ellie ignores their scorn, however, and the secret she learns about Karl’s family makes her even more determined to be with him. The magical summer ends when the Brinks suddenly have to go home. And although Karl promises to return in the fall, by then Europe is at war. Two years pass and Ellie has all but given up hope when she gets a letter in the mail that will change her life forever. The Storm Beyond The Tides is the story of the unlikely romance between a small-town girl and a German on the eve of the Second World War and explores a frightening time in America’s past—when U-Boats prowled the East Coast and put small, coastal communities on the frontline of a global conflict.

Bulwark by Brit Lunden

HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY• 35 C lay Finnes is the sheriff of a small town in Georgia called Bulwark. Recently separated -from his wife, all he can think about is what went wrong, and will Jenna ever come back to him. He’s troubled by a bothersome reporter trying to build a story from what he thinks is a normal day in his life. Clay has to admit that the fantastical stories, told by an accident victim as well as unusual sightings of wolves, things are getting a bit strange. A visit to the ominous Gingerbread House makes him realize that his life as he knows it will never be the same.

NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 FINALIST IN THE LEGAL THRILLER CATEGORY! A YOUNG FEMALE ATTORNEY TAKES ON A POWERFUL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND UNCOVERS FRAUD, MYSTERY, AND MURDER! Champaign, Georgia, Davis County: A young attorney and her husband have relocated to the small, idyllic town for his new job, and she’s on an extended hiatus after becoming exhausted and weary of her profession. Yet she knows she needs to get back in the legal game, even though it won’t be easy. Now discouraged and out of practice, she must start fresh, with new determination and new clients. Through an acquaintance, she meets the Wainrights, an older couple living in Covington Commons, a cluster of three neighborhoods advertised as a luxury lakeside community. In truth, though, such a description only applies to one neighborhood in Covington Commons: Eagle’s Nest. Both Mockingbird Heights and Peacock Plains have become sad displays of utter neglect, in awful disrepair after years of inattention. The Wainrights need her help to prove allegations as to the person—or persons—responsible for it. After painstaking research into claim after claim, she soon realizes the obviously guilty party. At the forefront, is the Association—the board and committee members who oversee everything and every decision at Covington Commons. Its members have taken what was once a decent organization and turned it into an operation based entirely on corruption and dishonesty that operates according to the whims and greed of only a privileged few. With prejudicial and biased purveyors of justice at the helm, prior lawsuits against the Association have been routinely dismissed early on. Our attorney heroine must find it within herself to navigate and succeed in a world where grossly confident men grandstand in gold jewelry, private investigators are always listening, and judges are not honorable—a world where people aren’t at all who they seem to be.

Non Obvious Megatrends by Rohit Bhargava

The future belongs to non-obvious thinkers. This book is your guide to becoming one. For the past ten years, Rohit Bhargava’s signature annual Non-Obvious Trend Report has helped over a million readers discover more than 100 trends changing our culture and how business is done. Now for the first time after a decade of publishing more than 100 trend predictions, for the first time to identify ten revolutionary new Megatrends that are transforming how we work, play and live.

The Golf Course Millionaire by Robin Richter

36 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY W hen properly applied, golf has the amazing power to introduce you to interesting and influential people; to establish lasting relationships with movers and shakers; and to help you reach your full potential in your career and in your social circles. In short, golf has the incredible power to improve your life! Robin Richter, former golf pro, has been playing golf for over four decades. She has built her successful promotional products company, Wearable Imaging, Inc., through the many meaningful relationships that were developed on the golf course. In her book, The Golf Course Millionaire, Robin shares how a great hobby can lead to fulfillment both on the course and off; in business and developing lasting friendships and alliances. If you’re an avid golfer, this book will help you to use the sport to improve your life. If you don’t play golf, she provides ways to use golf to connect with influencers too! Get Robin’s book to leverage the amazing power of golf and witness the transformation that will happen to you!

Q&A with Matt Coyle, author of Lost Tomorrows

Q: Why did you decide to write the conclusion to Rick Cahill’s deceased wife’s story in LOST TOMORROWS? A: The death of Colleen Cahill has been the driving force for Rick’s quest for redemption from the very first book, YESTERDAY’S ECHO. I knew at some point Rick would have to discover the truth about her death. LOST TOMORROWS was the right time because at the beginning of the book, Rick is at his nadir, questioning the decisions he’s made since his wife died.

Q: This is book 6 in the series, will a new reader who reads LOST TOMORROWS feel lost not knowing the backstory to Rick’s life? A: I don’t think so. The book reads well as a standalone. The important parts related to Colleen are addressed just enough so new readers understand Rick’s actions.

Q: Why did you choose to write the Cahill series in first person? A: All of the books are very personal. I didn’t want any distance from Rick and the action on the page. The books are character driven and I wanted the readers to know why Rick does what he does and how much each action affects him.

Q: How has Rick Cahill changed from the beginning of the first book, YESTERDAY’S ECHO, to the beginning of LOST TOMORROWS? A: He’s become more damaged, darker, and unsure of the decisions he makes.

Q&A with Deke Copenhaver, author of The Changemaker

Q: What inspired you to write “The Changemaker: The Art of Building Better Leaders”? A: Having spent nine years as mayor of Augusta I saw the impact positive, ethical, inclusive and unifying leadership can achieve in a community and I wanted to provide a road map to benefit current and future leaders. I believe that being successful in local politics by maintaining my character and integrity while treating people with dignity and respect shows that leading in the right way can be done through any leadership platform including those provided by political office. Q: Is it possible to be successful with this type of leadership in today’s political climate? A: Definitely as people will go to a positive alternative to politics or business as usual if you provide one for them. Constantly challenging the status quo and the mindset of “but we’ve always done it this way” is key to changemaking leadership at any level. Q: What is one of the most important lessons for individuals on a leadership journey? A: The only power which true leaders should concern themselves with is the power to inspire and lift up the people around them from all walks of life. For me, politics was never about seeking power but rather about seeking to empower the people I served. Q: What do you want to achieve through your book? A: I believe that sustainable, positive change through civic engagement must start at the grassroots level so basically I’m trying to start a grassroots revolution to change the world. I’m also hoping that the book will continue to cut across all demographics and bring people from all walks of life together to have a conversation about how we can work together to implement positive change in our communities, our businesses and ourselves .