by Craig N. Hooper

4.5 stars – 72 reviews

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A contract killer. A governor’s son. And a gunshot heard around the world.

This fast-paced, action-packed thriller stars a hero who’s tough like Reacher and smart like Bosch.Back on the job after a year’s suspension, former operative turned federal agent Garrison Chase is looking to redeem himself in the Bureau’s eyes. Which should be easy, given his assignment is a routine protection detail for Stanley Tuchek, the California governor’s son.But on the first morning of protection all hell breaks loose when Chase’s house is nearly blown up and Stanley is shot a few hours later. Furious, the governor fires Chase and tells him to stay far away from Stanley.

But Chase doubles down instead, using Stanley as bait to lure the assassin. Which works. When Chase comes face to face with the hitman, however, he’s stunned to learn the man’s identity. And downright shocked to learn who sent him.

Suddenly Chase doesn’t know if his past is back to haunt him or if Stanley isn’t as innocent as he seems.

It’s a race against time–and against powerful enemies he didn’t know he had–to find the answers. And if Chase doesn’t find them quickly, he, along with everyone he cares most about in the world, are as good as dead.

“Everything a suspense reader could desire from a thriller.” Midwest Book Review

by Panayotis Cacoyannis

3.9 stars – 173 reviews

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“A magically original story about two strangers and enticing secrets.” IndieReader (5 Star Review)

Leon’s past is a labyrinth of truths, half-truths and untruths – not one story but many different stories at once, which Leon has been trying to put behind him. But ghost-writer Anna Tor knows much more about his history than he does, and when Leon reluctantly agrees to meet her, as they begin to trace together the two converging courses of their separate lives since their birth on the same September morning in 1973, the devastating secrets of the past are revealed one by one to bind them ever closer together.

by Barbara Silkstone

4.5 stars – 23 reviews

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A trailblazing figure in nursing, Florence Nightingale faces a series of bizarre mysteries for which she must use her nimble deductive powers while aided by her little pocket owl, Athena, and her sweet but snarky sidekick, Poppy Throckmorten.

In this first book in the series, the ladies journey to Greece on a mission for young Queen Victoria, the successful completion of which will fund the Nightingale School for Lady Nurses—the first of its kind in England.

Armed only with her quick wit and a rock-hard India rubber ball, Poppy is determined to assist Florence in securing the donation promised by a wealthy Greek philanthropist. But before they can return to England, the gift is stolen and one member of their British contingent is dead—was it murder?

Can Florence and Poppy find a possible killer and recover the endowment before they must answer to the Queen? And what’s with the giggling corpse?

Join me as I start my latest series of tongue-in-cheek, fast-paced mysteries that see Poppy Throckmorten chronicle the adventures of the brilliant but eccentric sleuth, Miss Florence Nightingale.

by Chef Effect

4.3 stars – 129 reviews

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Every few years it seems that there is some new, hot, culinary trend. To be honest, many of these trends seem to disappear as quickly as they arrive, leaving in their wake kitchen cupboards filled with gadgets and appliances that will never see the light of day. It is possible that you might even be able to find a few of these gems in your very own kitchen. I am always a little skeptical when it comes to new kitchen appliances. In my opinion, the ones that we have had for decades seem to be working so well that it is rare that one comes along that really gains my attention. Recently, one has and it is taking kitchens by storm. The appliance that I am speaking of is not only the topic of this book, but is quickly becoming the topic of culinary conversations everywhere. The Instant Pot is an ingenious appliance, and I am very excited to help you explore all the wonderful possibilities for your vegan lifestyle.

We are at a time when our schedules are hectic, lives are busy and cheap food is easy. I think most of us have good intentions when it comes to eating a healthy diet, but we all know that finding the time to prepare and cook a healthy meal, especially a vegan meal, can be challenging. Just when it seemed that frustrations in the kitchen were about to reach an all-time high, the Instant Pot came along to make us fall in love with cooking wholesome meals once again.

The Instant Pot is one appliance that functions as many. No matter what you have in mind, the Instant Pot can make it happen with just the touch of a couple buttons. Meals that once would have taken all day to prepare can now land on your table in a matter of minutes, without losing anything in terms of flavor or quality. Personally, I feel that this is even more important for vegan diets. The vegan lifestyle has a reputation of being repetitive, boring, and simply difficult to adhere to every day. Most vegans will stick to their diets, but will sacrifice variety and nutrition for the sake of not spending precious spare time in the kitchen. The Instant Pot helps to balance out our busy lifestyles with our desire to eat natural, healthy foods. This book was created to help you do just that. Not only do your hands hold an amazing collection of vegan recipes, they also hold practical advice for using your Instant Pot and loving your vegan lifestyle.

by Mary Jo Putney

4.4 stars – 150 reviews

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This novel was previously titled as Stirring the Embers. It is now being rereleased under its original title The Burning Point.
The first contemporary novel by New York Times bestselling author, The Burning Point is a riveting story of the ties that bind two people together—and the incendiary forces that can tear them apart.Kate Corsi always dreamed of working for her family’s world famous explosive demolition business—a wish her old-fashioned father denied until the day he died. According to his will, Kate will receive a fortune while her ex-husband, Donovan, will inherit the family business. But only if they agree to live under the same roof for a year.Forced into a reluctant alliance, Kate and Donovan must discover the truth about her father’s death—and confront the past that almost destroyed them both. And as they face their shattered dreams, their wrenching secrets and bitter resentments, they find themselves sliding perilously toward the burning point where passion catches fire once more….

The Burning Point was listed as one of the five best romances of the year by Library Journal.