by Elizabeth Pantley

4.6 stars – 413 reviews

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When this club selects a book, magic happens! They become the main characters in the story when the mystery comes to life.

The club agrees on each monthly book journey. This trip takes place on a cruise ship bound for Hawaii. Problem is, they were so excited about the cruising idea that they didn’t read the entire blurb on the back of the book.

Once on the ship, they meet a charming man who blends seamlessly into their motley group. Too bad they don’t know why he’s so scarce during the day but shows up to join them every evening for dinner, drinks, and a show.

When a dead body shows up on board, their new friend is labeled a suspect. Can they help him out by finding the real murderer? Or is he the real murderer?

The book club will need to solve the case to get off the ship, out of the book, and back to their home.

“I loved it so much, I read the series twice!”
“One of the COOLEST books I’ve ever read!”
“This is one of the greatest series I have ever read.”
“So. Much. Fun!”

by Brenda Novak

4.6 stars – 361 reviews

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“A sharply plotted, emotionally intense novel of family secrets, fresh starts and community” —Jayne Ann Krentz

She left her hometown following a scandal—but family loyalty is dragging her back…

Despite their strained relationship, when Gia Rossi’s sister, Margot, begs her to come home to Wakefield, Iowa, to help with their ailing mother, Gia knows she has no choice. After her rebellious and at-times-tumultuous teen years, Gia left town with little reason to look back. But she knows Margot’s borne the brunt of their mother’s care and now it’s Gia’s turn to help, even if it means opening old wounds.

As expected, Gia’s homecoming is far from welcome. There’s the Banned Books Club she started after the PTA overzealously slashed the high school reading list, which is right where she left it. But there is also Mr. Hart, her former favorite teacher. The one who was fired after Gia publicly and painfully accused him of sexual misconduct. The one who prompted Gia to leave behind a very conflicted town the minute she turned eighteen. The one person she hoped never to see again.

When Margot leaves town without explanation, Gia sees the cracks in her sister’s “perfect” life for the first time and plans to offer support. But as the town, including members of the book club, takes sides between Gia and Mr. Hart, everything gets harder. Fortunately, she learns that there are people she can depend on. And by standing up for the truth, she finds love and a future in the town she thought had rejected her.

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by Rhonda Lee Carver

4.4 stars – 114 reviews

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Finding Honor
A forbidden tryst with the rich boss’s daughter could land him in a heap of trouble…or with an unexpected future and a hankering for forever.There’s an invisible line at Sagebrush Rose Ranch. Sam Rose’s beautiful daughters know it’s against the rules to fraternize with the hands, a boundary Honor Rose has respected until she meets Cave McCoy.Coming from the wrong side of the tracks, Cave’s fully aware that Honor is both out of his league and big trouble, but sometimes a cowboy must take a risk to put out an internal fire. He thought he could dip in and dip back out unscathed, but Honor has a secret that will change their lives forever.Forbidden romance, secrets, and second chances will set Sagebrush Rose Ranch on a tilt. Will Honor and Cave succumb to their feelings, or allow birthright to extinguish happily ever after?

by Hans Peter Bech

4.4 stars – 12 reviews

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Tumult in Mecca: From Civil Servant to Global Business Adventurer transports readers to 1979, a year of upheaval and change.

Henrik Bertelsen, a Danish civil servant and baby boomer, is dedicated to his stable life in Copenhagen. Alongside his English wife, Sammy, they are building a co-housing community and navigating the complex adoption of a child from Indonesia. Henrik longs for peace and stability to secure his career.

But life takes an unexpected turn when he is offered the chance to renovate hospital kitchens in Saudi Arabia. His adventurer’s spirit is awakened, and Henrik plunges into a world far removed from the predictable corridors of Danish bureaucracy.

As the project escalates, Henrik finds himself caught in the Mecca conflict—an armed religious uprising that places him in grave danger. Trapped between rebels and police in one of the holiest cities in the world, he must rely on his instincts to survive.

Escape brings him more than safety—it opens the door to a lucrative job offer from an American tech company, setting his life on an entirely new path. Tumult in Mecca masterfully weaves Henrik’s personal quest for fulfilment with the global turbulence of 1979, capturing the tension between career and adventure, ambition and family, security and risk.

by Katie Mettner

4.2 stars – 34 reviews

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Mercy is of no use when kept to yourself.

CEO Hayes Rutherford has an image problem. A new name, and a cabin in the middle of Nowhere, North Dakota, will allow him to lay low, but Hayes has doubts it will take his mind off his problem…until he meets the camp’s grumpy proprietor.

Mercy Denfield appreciates the anonymity Cashmere Camp offers. The men who stay in her cabins are there to fish and hunt, not stick their noses in her business. That’s how she likes it…until Hayes Rutherford arrives on her doorstep.
Electricity crackles between Mercy and Hayes in personality and sexuality, but the secrets between them are many and great. A one-night stand leads to more, and by the time Hayes returns to the city, neither trusts what they’ve become. When unexpected circumstances complicate their lives, Mercy must face a journey of healing, self-discovery, and forgiveness, while Hayes must confront his past to cement his future.

Mettner captivates you with her signature blend of steamy romance and unexpected twists in The Secrets Between Us. Once you pick up Hayes and Mercy’s story, you won’t put it down until the very last page!

by Sonya Denise

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Imagine you are just ONE lesson away from having:

• More money
• More friends
• Better relationships
• More peace and self-confidence

Reflections of Resilience will take you on a transformative journey of self-discovery while providing wisdom and guidance about the toughest issues that plague our young queens. This empowering book delves deep into the personal experiences of Sonya Denise, a profound expert in women empowerment, as she navigates through life’s trials and tribulations, offering heartfelt reflections, intimate stories, and profound insights along the way.

This collection of letters is packed with vulnerability as it addresses:

• The conventional notions of success as a young woman
• Society’s requirements for acceptance
• The ingredients for self-confidence and self-respect
• Strategies to overcome the challenges EVERY young lady must face
• And much more

Along with the brilliantly crafted prompts, Sonya invites you to embark on your journey of healing, self-acceptance, and empowerment.

Reflections of Resilience is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to rise above challenges, find strength in vulnerability, and embrace one’s truth with courage and grace.

This book is a guiding light for anyone seeking to find resilience in the face of adversity and reclaim their power to thrive.

by Deanna Lynn Sletten

4.6 stars – 7,847 reviews

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Diane picked up her mother’s phone. “How do you feel about your mother being let out of prison today after sixty-five years?” the reporter asked. Diane stared at her mother. “My grandmother is alive?” That one phone call hurled shock waves throughout the entire family.

1955 – Anna Bergman Craine’s life changes in an instant when she commits a crime of passion and is sentenced to life in prison. Leaving behind two young children, she is left alone in the world, never to hear from family or friends again. Decades later, she is set free and finds she has a family that has chosen to forget her. What caused this beautiful, intelligent, young woman to commit such a drastic deed that would pull her away from everyone she loved?

2020 – Diane Martin is shocked to learn that not only is her maternal grandmother alive, but she’s just been released after decades in prison. Against her aging mother’s wishes, she visits the older woman and soon hears a tale of the events that led up to that tragic day in 1955. Diane realizes that her own life has mirrored that of her grandmother’s and, had circumstances gone differently that fateful day, she might have experienced the same fate.

A heart-wrenching story of a family torn apart because of a moment in time and trying to put the pieces back together after being separated for decades.

by K.L. Slater

4.2 stars – 340 reviews

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He was my husband first. Only I know his secret…

Eleven years ago, my husband had to disappear. He told me about the terrible thing he had done, that would put me and our son in danger. We had no choice but to pretend he was dead.

My heart broke for our little son, who missed his father every day. But when you are married you do what you must to protect the people you love.

Every day was a struggle, but I’ve survived because he promised that he would return to us one day. That we would move to a new town and start all over again. But now, I have made a shocking discovery. My husband has a new wife, and a new perfect life. Without us. This was never part of our plan…

After everything I did for him, he’s betrayed me. And now, I have to stop him before it’s too late. Because what he’s done hasn’t just put me in danger, but also our son. I’ll do anything to protect him.

I don’t know why my husband has thrown away everything we’ve worked for. But his secret is no longer safe with me. And he has absolutely no idea just how far I’ll go to get my revenge…

A completely gripping and addictive thriller from the number 1 ebook bestselling author K.L. Slater, The Married Man will have you glued to the pages until the very last twist. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden.

by Kait Nolan

4.6 stars – 984 reviews

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A captive who dreams of her freedom

In public, violinist Elizabeth Duncan is the toast of the entertainment world. A prodigy who’s been wowing audiences with her music since she was only twelve years old. But behind closed doors, she’s desperate to escape the man who’s turned her passion into a prison. When the specter of violence becomes more than a threat, she sacrifices everything to run.

A hero lost without a mission

Former special forces operative Ewan McBride has done everything he’s supposed to since leaving the military: Moved home. Bought a new business. Integrated into the community. But he’s just going through the motions. Until he rescues a woman in trouble in the midst of a terrible storm.

A sanctuary and an unexpected new beginning

Ewan recognizes a woman on the run and can’t resist the urge to help. The danger from her past is certain to come calling. The safest place for her? With him. But as they live and work together, what starts as a self-appointed protective detail becomes so much more. With her, he finds his own safe place to land. But when their fragile fresh start is threatened, he’ll do anything to protect her.