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The Colton Fen Series Book 1

by Marlena Frank

Genre: Paranormal Weird Western

Deep beneath the desert town of Peridot, something evil lurks. 

The Man Who Dealt in Death

The Colton Fen Series Book 1

by Marlena Frank

Genre: Paranormal Weird Western

Deep beneath the desert town of Peridot, something evil lurks.

Werewolf detective Colton Fen is used to strange mysteries, but when he arrives in Peridot on his latest assignment, he’s less than pleased to be assigned a partner. Rennick Dalton is a blood-drinking, illusion-wielding card shark who doesn’t have the best reputation. The two unlikely partners will have to put aside their differences if they hope to stop the horrible acts taking place beneath the streets of Peridot.

Together with the help of sharp-shooting actress Mary Silva, they’ll track the demonic creature that slithers beneath the desert. But the demon is waiting for them. It wants to turn them into one of its many disturbing minions — or add them to its grotesque collection.

Step into a dangerous and fantastic world set in the old west of 1893, where supernatural creatures and unexplainables live alongside cowboys and gunslingers. THE MAN WHO DEALT IN DEATH is Book One of the COLTON FEN series.

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Marlena Frank is the author of young adult fantasy and horror novels, short stories, novellas, and book series. Many of her books have hit the bestseller charts, including her debut novel, Stolen. Readers’ Favorite has praised several of her books with 5-star reviews. Reader’s House awarded her book, The Seeking, with the Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence in May 2024. De Mode of Literature Magazine featured her in November 2021. Her stories have appeared in anthologies such as The Darkest Lullaby, Emporium of Superstition, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Georgia Gothic, and The Librarian Reshelved.

Although born in Tennessee, Marlena has spent most of her life in Georgia. She has various professional memberships, including the Atlanta chapter of the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. She enjoys cosplaying, gaming, and spoiling her adopted cats. Her drink of choice is a dairy-free chai latte. As a wildlife enthusiast, she can share a plethora of weird animal facts and talk about her favorite cryptids.

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The Island of Angels Book One

by Justin Newland

Genre: Historical Fiction

 THE MARK OF THE SALAMANDER is the first in The Island of Angels series: a two-book saga that tells the epic story and secret history of England’s coming of age during the Elizabethan era.

The Mark of the Salamander

The Island of Angels Book One

by Justin Newland

Genre: Historical Fiction

  

1575: Nelan Michaels is a young Flemish man fleeing religious persecution in the Spanish Netherlands. Settling in Mortlake outside London, he studies under Queen Elizabeth’s court astrologer, conjuring a bright future – until he’s wrongly accused of murder. Forced into the life of a fugitive, Nelan is dramatically pressed into the crew of the Golden Hind.

Thrust into a strange new world on board Francis Drake’s vessel, Nelan sails the seas on a voyage to discover discovery itself. Encountering mutiny, ancient tribes and hordes of treasure, Nelan must explore and master his own mystical powers – including the Mark of the Salamander, the mysterious spirit of fire.

The Mark of the Salamander is the first in The Island of Angels series: a two-book saga that tells the epic story and secret history of England’s coming of age during the Elizabethan era.

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by D.T. Rossi

 Children’s Book

Date Published: July 24, 2024

Dive into D.T. Rossi’s enchanting tale, “Why The Fisherman Fished,” where a little boy’s big discovery unfolds with heartwarming charm. 

Each day, the boy eagerly awaits The Fisherman’s return, hoping to marvel at his fascinating catches. Instead, the boy is captivated by wild and enchanting tales of the sea. One magical day, after witnessing a spectacular catch! 

The boy realizes that true joy lies in the journey and experiences along the way. Rossi masterfully captures the profound happiness that comes from doing what we love, celebrating the beauty of the moment and the deeper fulfillment beyond immediate rewards. A wonderfully crafted gem, this book leaves a lasting impression on both young hearts and grown-up souls.

Excerpt

In a small seaside village, where the salty breeze kissed the air and the waves tumbled shells ashore, there lived a curious little boy. Every day, he would watch in wonder as The Fisherman took his boat out to sea. And everyday, his mind raced, imagining the different types of fish the Fisherman caught.

Maybe some were big!

Maybe some were strange!

Maybe some were colorful!

One beautiful day, the boy’s curiosity got the best of him. He decided to meet The Fisherman on shore as he returned from his fishing trip…

About the Author

D.T. here. A children’s book author seeking peace in chaos, finding beauty in the grind.

Writing, cooking, comedy—they’re my air.

Aquariums, homesteading—my grounding forces.

Sneakers, RC cars—my guilty pleasures.

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by Judy Haveson

Judy Haveson always believed she would one day “have it all.” Then she turned forty and wondered if she had waited too long. After countless failed first dates and fewer second ones, she finally found love, got married, and became a mother at forty-three.

Oldest Mom on the Playground is a collection of relatable, heartwarming, and humorous essays. Written in her signature conversational style and with a touch of sarcasm, Judy takes readers on her journey of getting pregnant after forty (and delivering the baby during a full moon), raising a child in New York City (including the time she lost him in a grocery store and found him standing on Broadway), leaving the career she spent decades building to volunteer as a preschool class rep, to becoming a card-carrying member of the sandwich generation.

Judy offers no parenting advice, only personal reflection. And she takes nothing in her life for granted. Her message to other midlife mamas is this: trust your gut, let your life experience guide you, and pray no one ever mistakes you for the grandmother.

About the Author

Judy Haveson is the award-winning author of Laugh Cry Rewind—A Memoir. She is known for her sarcastic humor and enjoys sharing stories about her life experiences and observations. Her fascination with storytelling comes from her decades-long career in public relations. Judy once had a boss tell her that there are two types of people: those who know and those who want to know. That boss fired her, but his words became a valuable lesson to always aim to be the one who knows. Judy lives in Hampton Bays, NY, with her husband, Adam, son, Jack, and adorable Yorkie, Toby.

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by Megan Derr

Genre: Fantasy Romance 

Lily of the Valley

by Megan Derr

Genre: Fantasy Romance  

  

 Lily is the first crown princess her kingdom has ever had, and many look forward to having a queen on the throne someday. Others are vehemently against it, and the anger stirred up by dramatic and severe changes to certain laws is causing even more turmoil.

When that tension finally explodes, Lily finds herself running for her life, forced to leave behind everything she knows and plunge blindly into the dense, dangerous forest that surrounds the royal palace. A forest said to be filled with ancient ruins, monsters, and ghosts who laugh at unwary travelers.

Instead of finding monsters and ghosts, Lily is found by a woodcutter, gruff and quiet and clearly not pleased to be saddled with an uninvited guest who doesn’t even know how to fetch water from a well. But Lily has nowhere else to go, and no way of getting home safely, not when there are people still looking to remove her head.

If she hopes to live long enough to claim her throne, she must first prove her worth to the woman who can’t wait to be rid of her.

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by Teresa Trent

 Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 9/24/24

Publisher: Harbor Lane Books

Artist Gabby Wolfe has the ability to see not only the beauty of the living but the despair of the dead. When she returns to her childhood home in Henry Park Colorado, she is forced to bring along her younger brother Mitch. He is on a “break” from college where he was majoring in wine, women, and song. If that isn’t enough they also have Mitch’s rambunctious beagle Luigi along who prefers to spend his days wallowing in junk food. When Gabby draws the death of a young woman before it happens, she knows she must tell someone and risk a new job and her professional credibility. Will she reveal her secret in time to save the woman in the water or will it be too late?

About the Author

Teresa Trent was part of a military family, so lived all over, with her family finally settling in Colorado. She writes several mystery series and is the host of the podcast, Books to the Ceiling. Teresa lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and son.

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by Kim Davis

Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 09/24/2024

Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC.

After a scandalous arrest in San Francisco, Carissa Carmichael has moved back to her small Southern California hometown to start over as she opens her Aromatherapy Apothecary shop and reflexology services. A tourist destination, Oak Creek Valley, seems the perfect place to put the past behind her, but it seems no one will let her forget. When she finds the man who threatened to drive her out of business murdered in her shop, Carissa becomes the primary suspect, especially when her fingerprints are found on the murder weapon. Despite her father’s position as Oak Creek Valley’s chief of police, most townspeople assume she’s guilty.

Refusing to run again, Carissa knows she must prove her innocence to save her shop and save her father’s career when the investigating detective turns his focus on her. With suspects acting as slippery as the essential oils she distills, it’s up to Carissa to apply pressure and sniff out the truth before it’s too late.

Includes essential oil and reflexology tips.

About the Author

Kim Davis writes the Aromatherapy Apothecary cozy mystery series, the award-winning Cupcake Catering cozy mystery series, and the middle grade fantasy adventure The Board Game Chronicles series. She has also written several children’s nature articles published in a variety of magazines.

Kim Davis is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

She lives in Southern California with her husband and rambunctious mini Goldendoodle, Missy, who has become an inspiration for several plotlines. When she’s not spending time with her granddaughters or chasing Missy around, she can be found either writing on her next book, working on her blog, Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder, or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats to share. To learn more, please visit http://kimdavisauthor.com/

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by Nathalie Botros

 The Right Ingredients for a Life of Happiness and Hope

 Self-Help, Women, Psychology

Date Published: September 24th

Publisher: Gifts Of Legacy LLC

Discover the secrets to living a life brimming with joy and fulfillment with Nathalie Botros, the renowned Happiness Ambassador. Known for her rich multicultural background and infectious positivity, Nathalie has dedicated her life to empowering women around the world. As a psychotherapist, author, speaker, and mindset/happiness coach, she brings a unique perspective to the art of happiness.

The Happiness Cocktail: The Right Ingredients for a Life of Happiness and Hope is not just another self-help book – it’s a life-changing journey towards lasting happiness and fulfillment. Experience the incredible results of unlocking your happiness potential with Nathalie Botros’ expert guidance and personal experiences.

Why You Need This Book:

• Proven Strategies: Incorporate actionable steps and practical exercises into your daily life to boost your happiness and well-being.
• Inspiring Stories: Motivate yourself with personal anecdotes and success stories from Nathalie’s own journey.
• Expert Insights: Benefit from the latest research and insights from happiness and mental well-being experts.
• Holistic Approach: Overcome negative thoughts and emotions and cultivate a mindset of positivity and resilience.
• Empowerment: Take control of your happiness with a step-by-step guide to creating your own personalized Happiness Cocktail.

In this book, you will discover:

• How to create a lasting state of joy and fulfillment in your life.
• The power of gratitude and positive thinking in cultivating happiness.
• Techniques for overcoming negative thoughts and emotions.
• The ingredients for your personalized Happiness Cocktail.
• Strategies for maintaining a happy and fulfilling life long-term.

Don’t wait any longer – unlock your full happiness potential today and start living the joyful life you deserve! Buy now before the price changes.

About the Author

Nathalie Botros, the Bon-Vivant girl is known as the Happiness Activator around the world. With her rich multicultural background, she brings a unique perspective to her mission of spreading joy. Nathalie wears different hats – she’s a Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker, and Mindset/Happiness Coach with a special focus on empowering women.

Her mission hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2023 alone, she’s been crowned  Top Happiness Coach of the Year by IAOTP and recognized as The Top Women to Watch in New York  by Soeleish Magazine. Featured in major media outlets such as NBC TV, Authority Magazine, and Thrive Global, Nathalie graced the covers of Passion Vista, Soeleish, Best Holistic Life, and Healthy Life Magazines.

Author of If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat A Skinny Girl? and creator of Happiness Cards, her happiness tips resonate with millions globally, shared through social media, podcasts, and articles.

Nathalie spreads happiness one smile at a time.

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