The Man on the Bench, Hy Conrad
Callie, an Austin reporter, is the daughter of Buddy McFee, a power broker secretly dealing with dementia. Lacking any close friends, Callie confides her family drama to Barney, a harmless, homeless man she talks to every day. When Barney is murdered, Callie suspects that others like her have also shared their stories with Barney and
The Basement Angel, LeeAnn McChristian
Huddled against the wall of a cold, dark basement, he never imagined life at sixty-three could become so complicated. One impulsive decision has changed his life forever, leaving him a prisoner, not only to the concrete walls that surround him, but also to a suffocating despair that threatens to consume his soul. He rages against
Peg, Unhinged, Teri M. Brown
Peg is good at a lot of things. Selling beachfront homes. Raising two kids. Holding her life together with duct tape and dark humor. What she is not good at is menopause, divorce, or watching her soon-to-be ex flirt with women half her age, especially when one of them works in her office. As hot
The Polly Watson Mysteries: The Woman in White, JoJo Winternitz
Polly grew up in sunny, warm Sydney, Australia but for the last two years she has beentrapped in an isolated, cold and draughty boarding school in England that she hates. She’s lonely and has little in common with her stuck-up companions. It’s 1983 and Polly is now entering her third year at Atherton Castle and
More Than Conquerors: On the Run, DJanée
Their home is destroyed. Their loved ones, killed. All is lost, except one hope for an impossible escape. Ripped from the smoldering ashes of their world, Sophie, Josh, and Jules have lost everything. Their home is demolished. Their loved ones are gone. And now they are held captive, victims of brutal, relentless torture for coveted
Miss Experience White: A Poem Cycle, Milo Starr Johnson
Best fiction podcast gold award winner, Miss Experience White is an illustrated, surrealistic political poem cycle about destroying the demon of white supremacy and dealing with white privilege. The book version, with 20 full color illustrations in different styles by Berkeley artist John Seabury, is designed to look like a children’s book but made for
A Shadow of Black Water, John Wilson
Abel Kane runs a Dixie Mafia robbery crew. He’s in deep-too deep-and now he wants out. But freedom has a bloody price. In the gritty underworld of the Dixie Mafia, twenty-seven-year-old Abel Kane finds himself entangled in a web of crime spun by his uncle, Deacon, a notorious crime lord contemplating retirement. Tasked with running
Nayeli, Valina Aust
When one rescue changes two lives forever. Nayeli – More Than Just a Survival Story is a heartfelt rescue memoir about the unbreakable bond between a woman and a severely injured dog who refused to give up. Found abandoned and barely alive, Nayeli’s story became one of quiet resilience and unconditional love. Through thirteen years
Building the Bridge, Melissa Baker
Sometimes silence isn’t an option. At eighteen, Mel steps into flame-lit spears on her front lawn—her first mission to Papua New Guinea and the start of her life on the frontline. Travelling riot-torn streets abroad and tending to trauma debrief rooms back home, she collaborates with aid workers and law enforcement, strengthening her resolve to
Creed of Legends, A.K. Kubica
“The eyes never lie even when the mouth will oblige.” The rumblings of war stir the kingdoms of Kresha, where legends are born in blood. Decades after an uneasy peace divided the continent, old grudges ignite as kings strive for power and dark magicks arise. When conflict erupts once more, five fates collide in a
The Exception Code, Johnathan Johannes
Leadership development isn’t failing because leaders don’t care. It’s failing because too many are leading by default. Caught between quarterly pressures, cultural fatigue, and constant change, capable leaders are doing everything “right” while still watching engagement, innovation, and loyalty slip through their fingers. So,The Exception Code is written for leaders who know there’s more to
Silencing Pain, Idris Hafiz, PhD
Pain, in its many guises, is an undeniable part of the human narrative. Whether transient or persistent, it leaves an indelible mark on our psyche, reminding us of our vulnerability yet simultaneously kindling our resilience. “Silencing Pain” is conceived from a pressing need to address this duality, particularly within the realm of physical rehabilitation. Physical
An Unsuitable Job, Bonnie Hardy
In this multiple award winning historical mystery, readers find themselves immersed in 1929 Las Vegas, New Mexico. When a man is murdered at the Castaneda Hotel, Josie MacFarland is given an impossible role: the first Harvey House Detective. Armed with only her determination, Josie faces a dismissive sheriff, the cold shoulder of old friends, and
Ceremony of Innocence, Stephen W. Asher
Following graduation from Wellesley, an inquisitive but skeptical Gemma Danforth spends the year in Nice where, as a consequence of exposures to the broadening world view of the early Modernists, she gradually sheds her skepticism and replaces it with maturity’s hardened resolve. Her months in France lead to encounters with the literary and artistic luminaries
LoveVortex and the Drakor’s Curse, Pekka Harju-Autti
In 1751, Captain Julius embarks on a voyage to the remote Andaman Islands with his son. They discover a society where everyone bears a strange forehead tattoo marking their death date. This profoundly shapes their culture, influencing everything from personal choices to social roles. The story explores the tension between fate and free will, delving
Murder in the Mix, Carolyn Eichhorn
When Gina Morrison agrees to pen the memoir of celebrity chef Marisol St James, she expects high-pressure deadlines, diva behavior, and decadent dishes-not murder. But when Marisol is found dead in her restaurant’s kitchen, Gina’s literary aspirations take a back seat to her survival. Between a cutthroat industry, simmering secrets, and the demands of Marisol’s
Caroline’s Purpose, Erica Zaborac
Caroline Davis, a sophomore in college, finds herself at a crossroads, suffocated by fear and anxiety. Everything she claimed to be or dreamed of becoming has been lost to her, including her faith in God. When she meets Connor Taylor, Caroline finds that he is able to relate to her pain more than she would
The Happy Giraffe Budget: Budget Happy, Nigel & Laura Bloomfield
Feeling overwhelmed by budgeting? It’s not you, it’s the budget! Introducing The Happy Giraffe Budget, the playful yet powerful guide to managing your money. If the thought of budgeting makes you feel anxious or defeated, it’s time for a new approach. Our book begins with a delightful children’s story about a giraffe learning to budget,
Roobala Take Me Home, Jeffrey Penn May
Roobala Take Me Home is an unhinged galactic odyssey where the fate of various galactic civilizations hinges on one gloriously flawed repo man, a chase across space, for cosmic currency, love, companionship, and a tuba. Jesse Enoob is an intergalactic disaster hero for the ages: bumbling, romantic, and always one terrible decision away from either
Emotional Healing Workbook, Randy Lyman
Unlock the Hidden Power Behind Your Emotions, And Transform Your Life From Within. Whether you’re navigating heartbreak, burnout, or simply craving a deeper sense of purpose, the Emotional Healing Workbook is your guided path toward inner peace, emotional maturity, and lasting transformation. Created by Randy Lyman, author of The Third Element, this practical, heartfelt workbook